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The Power of Prayer
CA hosts community-wide prayer service
The Guardian-Journal photos/Jenni
Williams
Claiborne Academy hosted a community-wide
prayer service on Tuesday, July 24 to pray for those in need and those who have
lost loved ones. The theme for the service was “Where hope grows, miracles
blossom.”
Claiborne Academy Headmistress Jane
Brown, pictured left, said it was important to start the new school year with
prayer. “We wanted to pray for our schools, our children and our families in
our community,” Brown said. “It’s important for us to work together, because
it’s true that it takes a village to raise a child. We thought our community as
a whole was in need of prayer. We have individuals in our community that need
special prayer and we also thought it would be important to start our new
school year with prayer.
Teen charged with carnal knowledge
The Guardian-Journal
A Homer
teen was arrested for felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile after the mother of
one girl filed a complaint against him.
Jermund
Curry, 19, of Homer, was arrested on Thursday, July 26, on two counts of felony
carnal knowledge of a juvenile and one count of computer solicitation for
sexual purposes and two failure to appear warrants.
According
to Homer Police, they received a complaint from the mother of one of the
alleged victims, claiming Curry had sex with her daughter, who is 14-years-old.
Homer Police Sgt. Van McDaniel said he was provided with messages from a
Facebook account with Curry and the 14-year-old girl having a conversation with
each other about having sex.
The
victim was taken to Pines Advocacy Center in Ruston where she was interviewed.
When McDaniel interviewed Curry on the date of his arrest, he said Curry
admitted to having sex with the girl.
During
the course of McDaniel’s investigation, he learned of another girl, also age
14, with whom Curry had sex with, in fact, fathering a child with her. McDaniel
said at the time the girl became pregnant, she was only 13. During that same
interview with Curry, McDaniel also reported that he admitted to sexual
relations with a third underage girl.
The
investigation is still ongoing and other charges may be pending.
“The
law is clear,” McDaniel said. “Even though the girls were willing, he took
advantage of them.”
Bond on
the two counts of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile was set at $25,000 each
and the computer solicitation for sexual purposes also carries a bond of
$25,000. One failure to appear, bond was set at $500, and Curry will have to
serve 10 days in jail on the other failure to appear warrant.
Homer
Police Chief Russell Mills said there may be others than the ones already been
reported, and he encourages them to come forward. Please call the Homer Police
Department at 318-927-4000.
“We
believe there could be more victims and if so, we urge them to come forward,”
Mills said.
Ride home turns into ride to jail
The Guardian-Journal
A ride
home turned out to be a ride to jail for a Homer man.
According
to a press release from the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday,
July 26, Deputy John Eric Stephenson was on patrol and observed a male subject
on Hwy. 9 attempting to flag him down.
The
subject was identified as Kataris D. Eddens, 30, of Homer, and Eddens requested
a ride.
Dispatch
was notified by Stephenson and the routine check for warrants was initiated
while Stephenson transported Eddens to his residence.
It was
discovered that Eddens had an outstanding warrant for failure to pay child
support.
Eddens
was transported to the Claiborne Parish Detention Center, where he was booked
for the warrant. During booking procedures, Stephenson discovered a pack of
cigarette rolling papers commonly used to role marijuana joints in Eddens’
possession.
Upon
leaving the detention center, Stephenson also discovered a small clear plastic
bag of a green leafy substance similar in appearance to marijuana lying in the
rear driver’s side floorboard where Eddens had been sitting.
Eddens
was charged with failure to pay child support with a $7,000 payoff and simple
possession of Schedule I CDS (marijuana) with bond set at $500.
Teaching safety to our kids
Louisiana State Police Troop G Public
Information Officer Matt Harris wanted to take the time to speak with the
children of Little Ones Day Care in Homer last week in reference to Stranger
Danger, Bicycle Safety and the importance of Gun Safety. Harris says it is
never too early to educate our children on these topics, especially when it
comes to fire arms. Harris also said that he was very impressed with the
parents of our community, because the children provide feedback on all topics
and were very knowledgeable about the dangers of fire arms. Pictured above,
Harris and his son Tucker take a group photo with Little Ones children.
Pictured left, Harris and Tucker talk to the other kids about fire arm safety.
Town representatives attend NAPC
conference
Conference focuses on historic
preservation
Picture: NAPC conference picture
From left, Kerry Jensen, Destination
Downtown Coordinator of Rogers, Ark., Shaquaila Lewis, Mayors Assistant, Ray
Scriber, Director, Louisiana Main Street Louisiana Division of Historic
Preservation of Culture, Recreation & Tourism of Baton Rouge, Mayor Alecia
N. Smith; and Ms. Cynthia Steele, Jubilee Committee Chairman.
The
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions held its biannual forum
conference in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 18-22.
The
forum is the only national conference specifically designed for historic
preservation commissions, staff, and their local partners. The event is an
interactive conference that blends traditional educational sessions with
discussion round tables, mobile workshops and tours, while providing
participants with essential training and networking opportunities.
The
forum is held biannually in interesting destination cities and brings local
commission members and homeowners from across the country together with
representatives from local, state and national organizations, governments and
federal agencies.
The
Town of Homer sent three representatives to Norfolk via scholarship through The
Division of Historic Preservation.
Glynn Saulters, a Lisbon native, will be
inducted into the Arklatex Museum of Champions on Saturday, August 4, in
Shreveport. The induction banquet will be held at the Convention Center in
Shreveport with an open house at 5 p.m., followed by a dinner and ceremony
beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person or $300 for a table of 8. For
more information, contact board member Don Scriber at 318-686-8473 or Dr.
George Bakowski at 318-227-2451.
Wreck injures one, airlifted to hospital
Louisiana State Police investigated an
accident on Hwy. 519 on Friday, July 27, where Elijah M. Flowers, 18, of
Arcadia was traveling at a high rate of speed in a 2005 gold Chevy Silverado
headed southbound. According to Troop G PIO Matt Harris, Flowers then failed to
negotiate a curve to the left, lost control of the vehicle, exited the roadway
to the right and struck a tree. Flowers sustained moderate injuries in the
crash and was transported by Pafford AirOne to LSUHSC for treatment. At the
time of the crash, Flowers was not in possession of a valid driver’s license
and was cited for careless operation as well. Harris says he was restrained at
the time of the crash and impairment was not suspected.
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Claiborne Parish tourism initiative is
underway
JIMMY DEAN, Feature Writer
The
Claiborne Chamber of Commerce has put together an assortment of materials to
highlight where to go and what to do and see in Claiborne Parish. “Whether
you’re a visitor or a local resident, Claiborne Parish has a driving tour CD
set that you will find interesting,” says John Watson, Executive Director of
the Chamber.
“The CD
is one part of a major initiative aimed at helping others see and appreciate
what is wonderful about Claiborne Parish,” Watson notes.
Asked
what else is a part of the initiative, Watson explains that a colorful tourism
brochure has been prepared. In addition, there is a new website
www.claiborneparishtourism.org.
Also, a
cemetery brochure includes a map of the parish with the locations of 156
cemeteries in the parish or within a few miles of the parish line.
Finally,
television ads have appeared describing Claiborne Parish as a desirable tourist
destination.
Describing
the tourism brochure, Watson says it highlights points of interest in Homer,
Haynesville, Athens, Lisbon, Summerfield, and other areas of Claiborne Parish.
It points out that 10 buildings in the parish are listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
The
brochure includes pictures of the Claiborne Parish Courthouse, Herbert S. Ford Museum, Lisbon’s Killgore House, the mural on the west wall of
Haynesville’s Killgore Pharmacy, Homer’s Old Town Cemetery, the Hill Farm,
Summerfield’s Alberry Wasson House, and Lake Claiborne.
The
cover of the “Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, Cemetery Guide” notes that it is
intended to be “A guide to finding the resting places of your ancestors.” A
brief description gives directions for each of the 156 cemeteries There is also
a map in the brochure marking the approximate location of each.
The new
tourism website, www.claiborneparishtourism.org, describes Lake Claiborne State Park and lists local lodging such as Panther Creek Bed and Breakfast at
Summerfield and Lake Claiborne Vacation Cottage on Harmon Loop.
The
website describes “eateries” such as the Rebel Stop and Moon’s toward
Summerfield, Port-au-Prince on Lake Claiborne, Sunrise Bakery and Restaurant
and Homer Seafood and Pizza as well as Yesterday’s Grill in Haynesville.
Highlights
related to Homer, Haynesville, Lisbon, Athens, Summerfield, and the parish’s
historic cemeteries are all mentioned on the website.
Some
parish events are plugged including the Butterfly Festival, the Claiborne
Jubilee, the 4th of July Fireworks and Boat Parade, Lake Claiborne Antique Auto
and Bike Show, and the Christmas Festival.
The set
consists of two CDs with 41 tracks of information highlighting areas of
interest around the parish. For only $3 visitors or local residents can learn
things about Claiborne Parish that’s not in the history books, stories passed
down from grandparents to grandchildren that has become the stuff of local
legend and lore.
Of
course, the internet website is free as is the tourism brochure. With the
cemetery guide available for $1 and the driving CD sets for $3, the whole
tourism package is available for $4, a token cost to cover expenses of
production.
Many
local citizens donated many hours to the brochures, the cemetery guide, the
driving CDs, and the website.
Brochures
and CD sets are available at the following locations:
* The
Grapevine
*
Port-au-Prince Restaurant
*
Killgore Pharmacy
* The
Rebel Stop
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Claiborne Parish Library
* Delta Interiors
* The
Chamber Office at Ford Museum
Brochures
only are available at the following:
*
Courtyard Florist
* Lake Claiborne State Park
* Haynesville City Hall
* The
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Pupil Progression Plan
available for review
Claiborne Parish School Board
will revise and adopt the 2012-2013 Pupil Progression Plan at its regular
meeting, August 9 at 6 p.m. This plan sets local policy for promotion,
retention, graduation, and testing of students in the Claiborne Parish Schools
during the next year. A draft plan will be available for public viewing and
comments in the Claiborne Parish School Board office, 415 East Main Street,
Homer, Louisiana, during regular business hours.
Homer Elementary still taking
Pre-K applications
Homer Elementary School is still
taking Pre-K applications Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Children must by four-years-old by September 30. To enroll, you will need your
child’s birth certificate, shot record, social security card and proof of
address. Space is limited, so please sign up early!
Head Start Registration
continues
Applications for preschoolers
for Head Start continue. Applications are being taken for children ages 3 and 4,
who were born before October 1. Complete services for all children including
children with special needs. For more information, please call Sharon Warren in
Haynesville at 318-624-2157.
Homer Elementary registration
August 1-2
Registration for all students in
grades pre-K through 5th grade will be held from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on
Wednesday, August 1 and from noon until 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 2. For more
information, please call the school at 318-927-2393.
Haynesville Pee Wee Football
sign up August 1-3
Pee Wee football and cheerleader
sign up will be in Haynesville at the Community Building (the old AARP
building) from 6 until 8 p.m. each day. Flag football, ages 4-6 for $75, ages
7-12 for $100 and cheerleaders ages 4-12 for $100. For more details, contact
Lorenzo Jackson at 318-422-0936 or Brenda at 318-422-0952.
Grider, Harris Family Reunion
August 3-5
The Grider and Harris Family
Reunion will be held at Tall Timbers Lodge. For more information, please
contact Ivory Mills at 318-927-5024 or Sandra Thomas at 318-927-3287.
Back to School
Fundraiser/Rummage sale August 4
A back to school
fundraiser/rummage sale will be held from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Lovic’s
Station in Athens, across from Gibsland Bank. Barbecue plates, chili dogs,
nachos with cheese, drinks, clothes (baby, women, men), shoes, jewelry,
glassware, bowls, sheets, bedspreads, wall plaques and more! Money donations
are appreciated! May God bless each one that contributed! Thank you!
Homer Town Council to meet
August 6
The Homer Town Council will meet
at 6 p.m. in council chambers located inside city hall for its regular monthly
meeting. For more information, or for questions, please call their office at
318-927-3555.
Police Jury to meet August 8
The Claiborne Parish Police Jury
will meet in the police jury meeting room at the police jury complex at 9 a.m.
for its regular monthly meeting. For more information, or for questions, please
call their office at 318-927-2222.
Cancer Support Group to meet
August 9
Homer Memorial Hospital, partnering
with the Rural Hospital Coalition and the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center at LSUHSC
is offering a support group for cancer patients. The program is funded by a
federal grant and will provide group therapy for cancer patients. The session
is from 4 until 5 p.m., which is held on the second Thursday of each month at
Homer Hospital. These sessions are led by an experienced therapist from the
cancer center and are free of charge. Please call Adrienne Willis at
318-927-1400. Remember, there is no charge.
School Board to meet August 9
The Claiborne Parish School
Board will meet at 6 p.m. in the meeting room at Central Office for its regular
monthly meeting. For more information, or for questions, please call their
office at 318-927-3502.
Homer Lions Club to meet
August 9
The Homer Lions Club will meet
at noon at Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant. Football Coaches John Sampson with Homer
High School, David Franklin with Haynesville High School and Wade Heigle,
athletic director and Lynn Lumley with Claiborne Academy will be the guest
speakers, giving a preview of the upcoming high school football season. All
members are encouraged to attend and bring a guest!
Homer/Mayfield Class Reunion
set for August 10-12
Homer/Mayfield High School
Classes of 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960 will celebrate its reunion in Dallas,
Texas, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Friends, classmates, schoolmates and others
are invited. If more information is needed, please call Barbara Kinsey
Satterfield at 310-614-6652 (class of 1960), Ella Lee Johnson at 832-865-5323
or Willie “Bud” Webster at 972-291-3419 (class of 1959), Ola Crew-Allen at
214-371-7031 or Charles Pace at 301-257-8486 (class of 1958). Please join us as
we travel down the road of happy memories of Homer/Mayfield High!
Back to School Bash set for
August 11
Haynesville United Pentecostal
Church presents its Back to School Bash from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the
Claiborne Parish Fair Complex. The bash is for children ages 6-17, and no
children under age 6 without an adult.
Middlefork Water System to
meet August 13
The regular monthly meeting of
the Middlefork Water System will be held at 6 p.m. at the Lisbon Civic Center.
Middlefork Water System is an equal opportunity provider.
Homer High Student
Registration August 14-15
Homer High School Seniors and
Juniors will register on Tuesday, August 14, with seniors registering at 9 a.m.
and juniors registering at 1 p.m. Freshmen and sophomores will register
Wednesday, August 15, with sophomores registering at 9 a.m. and freshmen
registering at 1 p.m. All students will be required to pay their annual school
fee of $10 in order to receive their 2012-13 class schedules.
Haynesville Town Council to
meet August 16
The Haynesville Town Council
will meet at 6 p.m. in council chambers located behind city hall for its
regular monthly meeting. For more information, or for questions, please call
their office at 318-624-0911.
Free Cancer Screening at HMH
August 23
Homer Memorial Hospital will be
conducting free breast cancer screening mammograms. To qualify, you must be 40
years of age or older, no insurance or very high deductible and not had a
mammogram within one year. Call Adrienne Willis at 318-927-1400 for an
appointment. These services are paid for by a federal grant.
Pineview High Reunion planned
Aug. 31-Sept. 2
The Pineview High School Reunion
will be in held at the Homer City Hall, Homer, LA, August 31-September 2,
2012. The reunion will begin Friday, Aug. 31 with a “Meet and Greet” from 6
p.m. until midnight at the City Hall. On Saturday, Sept. 1, a picnic is planned
at the Lake Claiborne State Park Nature Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Following
the picnic, a banquet will be held at City Hall from 7 p.m. until 1 a.m. Pastor
Jimmy T. Wafer will conduct services on Sunday, September 2 from 11 a.m. until 3
p.m. also at Homer City Hall. For more information, contact Gwen Malone Heard
at 318-927-6917.
Quilt Show set for September
29
The Piney Hills Quilt Guild of
Ruston Quilt Show will be at the Louisiana Chicken Festival in Dubach from 9:30
a.m. until 4 p.m., Scott Hamilton Warehouse, Hwy. 167, Dubach. This year’s show
will feature the Hoffman Challenge Quilt Trunk Exhibit. All quilts are
welcomed, ribbons will be awarded, lots of door prizes and many new venders
will be present. The deadline to enter your quilt is September 20. For more
information, please call Jean Lowery at 318-777-0960 or cell at 318-548-8373.
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Ford Museum Seeking Veterans' Photographs
The H.S. Ford Museum has received a grant from Entergy that will enable us to make its exhibits more interactive. Our first emphasis will focus on honoring our military veterans, especially those with a connection to North Central Louisiana. For this project, we are requesting the public's help in gathering photos, formal as well as candid photos that capture everyday life in the military. Artifacts and photos are needed from the Civil War era to the present. Items can be sent to the museum at or mailed to P.O. Box 157, Homer, LA 71040. The museum is opened Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 am to 4 pm for anyone wishing to deliver material in person.
Hilltop Campgrounds & RV Park announces opening of their website
 Hilltop Campgrounds & RV Park (Princeton/Haughton, LA) is proud to announce the opening of their website as of 06/10/2012, online at www.HilltopCampgrounds.com.
Hilltop Campgrounds and RV Park is a work-camper, family and pet friendly park located just minutes from I-20 and I-220. The park is always clean with on-site management and maintenance for a worry free stay. The rental prices include lot, electric, water, sewer and trash pickup.
The park is located less than five miles from Haughton and 3 minutes from I-20 (Haughton/Fillmore exit - Hwy 157 North), and just 10-15 minutes from all the Hottest Gaming Locations in Shreveport-Bossier.
The park is open to the public year round. Features include Fishing and Swimming in their 5 acre natural spring pond. hiking & biking nature trails and beautiful, peaceful & serene surroundings throughout the year.
The park owners stated that "We contracted a Claiborne Parish based website designer, Key-Comp Web Design, and are very pleased with the results and recommend their services to anyone needing a new website or a face-lift of an existing site . Key-Comp can be contacted via their website at www.KCWD.com."
Golden Eagle Training & Safety - New Website
Steve Risner (Homer, LA) and Butch Shaver (Shreveport, La) announce the opening of their new Golden Eagle Training & Safety website, now online at www.DefensiveTraining.us.
 For more than 18 years the founders of Golden Eagle Training & Saftey (GETS) have certified nearly a thousand Law Enforcement/Correctional Use of Force Instructors and certified over seven hundred civilians in Carry Concealed Handgun Classes for permits to carry concealed.
GETS offers Instructional/Certification courses for the General Public, Law Enforcement & Corrections, School Resource Officers & Staff, Churches, Organizations and Companies.
GETS training for the public includes: Carrying Concealed Handgun Permit Class, Personal Safety Course, Women’s Safety & Self-Defense Course, Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention (known as SHARP), Weapon Retention & Disarming (if you carry a firearm, you need to know how to effectively retain it or disarm someone who has one), Escape & Evasion, and Advanced Carrying Concealed Handgun Courses.
Certification courses available for Law Enforcement and Correctional Agencies include: Defensive Tactics (DT), Impact Weapon (IW), Weapon Retention and Disarming (WRD),
Ground Avoidance/Ground Escape (GAGE), Spontaneous Knife Defense (SKD), Inmate Control, and Pressure Point Control Tactic (PPCT).
For the educational arena (School Resource Officers & Staff) they offer: Safe Schools Resource Officer (SRO) Training & Certifcation, Basic & Instructor Certification Classes in Human Factor Research School Safety ( Bullying) & Healthy Children and Disruptive Student Management (DSM).
They have also held "Surviving a Critical
Incident Courses" for churches in Bossier City and will be glad to do the same with any church in your area.
Steve Risner said "We have contracted Joel Ponder, long time resident of Claiborne Parish, and designer/webmaster of many of our local area websites, to rebuild our website and we are very pleased with the fine job he is doing for a very affordable price. If any of you know someone who wants to start a
website or has one that needs a facelift, we strongly recommend Mr. Ponder. You can contact Joel via his new website at: www.KCWD.com."
Local CPA Signs On as ClaiborneOne Sponsor
The accounting firm of Steven J. Koskie, CPA LLC has signed on as a sponsor of the ClaiborneOne website.
 Steve Koskie, Managing Member of the firm said, "Back in the fall, we decided we were going to enhance our presence on the internet. So many people now use the internet as a key way to get news and information. By improving our website and overall web presence, we felt we could achieve two important goals. They are, first, to be of more service to our existing clients and, second, to more effectively reach out to new clients."
After reviewing the web traffic statistics for ClaiborneOne the decision to become a sponsor was made. "I was surprised by the amount of web traffic that goes through the ClaiborneOne web site. ClaiborneOne provides a great service as a 24 hour a day clearinghouse of parish news and information that reaches literally around the world."
Steven J. Koskie CPA LLC is located at 417 North Main Street in Homer. The firm focuses on preparing personal income tax returns, business income tax returns, and bookkeeping/accounting services for business. The firm also provides a variety of financial planning services for individuals and consulting services for business.
"Our experience covers a broad horizon. We have a lot of experience in oil & gas as regards income tax, lease negotiations, and royalty/working interest accounting. We also are very engaged in agricultural endeavors like poultry farming, timber farming and cattle operations. Through the years, I've helped manage some very significant investment portfolios of stocks, bonds, and limited partnerships. When it comes to helping businesses, having 10 years experience as a controller and CFO for significant private companies gives me a unique hands-on perspective of what business owners face in their daily lives. I know their problems and opportunities because I've lived with the very things they deal with everyday. Plus the fact that I've dealt with the day-to-day business decisions of my own firm for a decade."
"We look forward to serving the citizens and businesses of Claiborne Parish and the surrounding area for many years to come. We have a vested interest in the growth of the area and work hard to provide a high quality service. This means much more than delivering a tax return or a set of books to a client. We have the privilege of helping people live their lives and manage their resources. That responsibility to our clients is why we say our income tax, accounting and consulting services require we make a point to 'Provide more than numbers on a page'."
 J.T. Taylor Realty/Dimex Sales - Now Online
J.T. Taylor Realty has provided Real Estate Sales and Buyer Representation in Homer, Haynesville and Claiborne Parish for Commercial, Residential and Timberland Properties since 1984.
With over 56 years experience in the Commercial and Home Markets, J.T. Taylor offers a wealth of knowledge To Help You Avoid the Pitfalls of Buying, Selling or Remodeling a property!
For over 10 years, Dimex Sales has offered a full line of Portable Buildings for Home, Home/Office, Construction Sites, and Storage needs.
 DNG Consulting - Now Online
Based in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, DNG Consulting, LLC provides a wide range of consulting services to meet the needs of a variety of client types. DNG Consulting assists clients in Mergers & Acquisitions, Management Organization Study & Re-structuring, Project Management, Critical Path Recovery Scheduling, Construction Claims Analysis, Business Development, Professional/Technical Recruitment Services and Fuel Services.
Don Grimes, President of DNG Consulting, and wife Bea are long time Claiborne Parish residents. The Grimes' have been involved in promoting Claiborne Parish for many years.
Key-Comp Web Design Announces the Opening of their Redesigned Website
Key-Comp Web Design was originally established in 1980 as Key-Comp Computer Services. Providing computer programming and support services in Monroe, LA, Ouachita Parish, re-locating to Claiborne Parish in September of 1987.
 Since 1996, Key-Comp has provided web site design, hosting and maintenance to a variety of businesses and organizations, including those in Homer, Haynesville, Tulsa, Monroe, Shreveport, El Dorado, and Gibsland.
Key-Comp's services also include Print/Web Ad design, Business Card design, Logo design, software training, system analysis/purchasing, custom database programming and Special Event & Family Reunion Photography. Visit Key-Comp's Portfolio to view their work.
Key-Comp is operated by, long time Claiborne Parish residents, Joel Ponder & Pam Thompson-Ponder (Pet Pampering Grooming & Boarding) with photography and graphics design assistance by their sons, Homer High grads, TJ & Tanner.
Key-Comp designed many of our local sites including ClaiborneOne.org (which includes Claiborne Parish Police Jury, Town of Homer & Town of Haynesville), ClaiborneSheriff.org, Claiborne Chamber of Commerce, J.T.Taylor Realty & Dimex Sales, Northeast Properties, Toney Johnson Real Estate, Advertising Unlimited, and DNG Consulting. Key-Comp's Portfolio presents legacy/retired designs that include Allison Law Firm (Shreveport), Homer Memorial Hospital, Hall Boat Lifts, Speech Language Pathology & Associates and Gibsland Bank & Trust.
Key-Comp's new sites are produced using the most current & popular Content Management Systems (CMS) that will allow their clients to easily add and/or delete content. Key-Comp has built this owner friendly functionality (password protected & secure) into their sites for years, however almost all of their clients have opted to depend upon Key-Comp for maintenance and updates - Key-Comp says "(Concentrate on Your Business - We'll Handle the Web)".
Redesign projects now underway include Golden Eagle Training & Safety and McMullan Realty (Springhill).
For more information on Key-Comp's services visit www.KCWD.com.
Claiborne One Site Now Features Area Image Archive
Archives Now Online include:
Money Available for New or Expanding Businesses in Homer
The Claiborne Chamber of Commerce now has monies to lend through the Revolving Loan Program. Anyone who is interested in starting a business or enlarging an existing business within Claiborne Parish may be eligible. These funds were received from the USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program to assist small businesses and provide for jobs in Claiborne Parish. Loan preferences will be made on the basis of job creation. Further information may be obtained by contacting John Watson, Executive Director of the Claiborne Chamber of Commerce at (318) 927-3271. The Claiborne Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity provider. To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave. S.W. Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).
Smoke Detectors For The Elderly Offered through TRIAD
TRIAD of Claiborne wants all seniors age 65 and above, to have a smoke detector. You may also qualify if you're disabled. Having a smoke detector can mean the difference of life or death. Smoke detectors are available without charge. If you don't have a smoke detector, call 927-2011.
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