Homer To Host Health Crisis Briefing
Wednesday, August 9 At 4 PM

The Governor's Program on Abstinence will be in the auditorium of the Homer City Hall on Wednesday, August 9 at 4 PM for a Health Crisis Briefing. This is a statewide effort to raise public awareness concerning an epidemic sweeping Louisiana and the rest of the country. The briefing will deal primarily with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and proposed abstinence as the only effective means of prevention. Since 1970, the number of STDs has increased from two to twenty-five. The STDs reported in 1970 were primarily bacterial and curable. "Today," according to Dan Richey, state coordinator for the Governor's Program, "most of the STDs are viral and incurable and some of them are deadly." For more information on the 100-city Tour or the Governor's Program on Abstinence, visit their website at www.abstinencedu.com or call the office at (225) 342-5818.

Florida Junior Classical League Makes Stop In Homer
By Susan T. Herring,  Editor, The Guardian-Journal

Eighty-five members of the Florida Junior Classical League made a quick stop in Homer on Sunday, July 30, while traveling to their national convention in Norman, Oklahoma. Two Latin teachers in Tallahassee, Florida, found Homer through the ClaiborneOne website. Once they saw the picture of the antebellum Courthouse, in its Greek Revival Architecture, and read several of the historical articles, they knew Claiborne Parish would be a must stop on their trip.

August 3, 2000

Claiborne Parish Fair Assoc. To Meet Today, August 3 - The Claiborne Parish Fair Association will meet today, Thursday, August 3 at the Hill Farm Research Station beginning at 7 PM. For more information, call 624-2720.   Lake Claiborne State Park To "Explore The Night" - Test your senses on a night hike through the park. Join the park naturalist for a hike to learn the sites, sounds, and smells of the night on Saturday, August 5, 8-9 PM. For more info, call 1-888-677-2524 toll free or 318-927-2976 locally.   Ford Museum Is Seeking Church Artifacts, Histories - In preparation for the upcoming exhibit this fall, Folklife Traditions of Religion in Claiborne Parish, the Ford Museum is searching for church photographs (past and present), photographs depicting stained glass windows, church histories, and artifacts from the past. Call 927-9190.   Triad Of Claiborne Sets Date For Senior Expo - Triad's SALT Council will sponsor its 7th Annual Senior Expo Saturday, August 26, at the Haynesville Fair Barn. The program will include senior fitness, long term care preparation, AARP benefits, Medicare -Medicaid update, entertainment and door prizes. Free health check. Contact Alf Pike at 927-2011 or 927-3796.   Donations Being Accepted At Hibernia For George Ogden - On July 10, George Ogden of Haynesville was severely injured in an accident. Anyone wishing to make donations for personal and medical expenses may do so at Hibernia Bank in Haynesville. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.   Hunter Education Class To Begin August 9 - A 3-day Hunter Education Class will be held at the Homer Fire Station from 6-9 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, August 9 and 10, and from 8AM-Noon on Saturday, August 12. Pre-registration is required as classes are limited to 30 persons. Participants must be at least ten years old. Call Deputy Ken Bailey at the Sheriff's Office at 927-2011.   Billy Faulk Tournament Set For Saturday, August 19 - The Billy Faulk Tournament will be held Saturday, August 19 at Homer Armory Park. For more information or to sign up by the August 16 deadline, contact Wayne Murray or Clint Faulk at 927-2590.   Last Claiborne Academy Work Day August 12 - The Claiborne Academy Booster Club will hold its last work day Saturday August 12 beginning at 8 AM. All are encouraged to participate. Bring yard tools (weed eaters, rakes, etc.) paint supplies (brushes, rollers, etc.) cleaning supplies, drinks and snacks.   Homer Co-Ed Softball League To Begin Aug. 7 - Games are scheduled to being Monday, August 7 for the Town of Homer Co-Ed Softball League. Entry fee is $250 and can be mailed or dropped by Homer City Hall at 400 East Main in Homer. If interested, call Kim Pumphrey at (870) 924-5779, Jamey Herring at 927-9312, or Wendy Brown at (870) 924-4630 ASAP!   Barham, Foster To Attend Public Education Forum - State Senator Robert Barham, and possibly Senator Foster Campbell will be among the panel of parish and state officials who will participate in the Public Education Forum which is now rescheduled for Thursday, August 31, at 6:30 PM at the Homer High School auditorium. Any citizen, parent, or teacher concerned about education in this parish should attend this meeting.     The forum, which begins at 6:30 PM will address local education concerns--from the mandated high stakes testing, to local and state funding of education, to the future of the Homer campus of the Northwest Louisiana Technical College. The forum is being sponsored by The Guardian-Journal and the Education Committee formed through the LSU AgCenter's CLED Seminar held last fall. For more information, call Bill Copeland at 927-3586 or Susan Herring at 927-3541.   Ford Museum Is Seeking Church Artifacts, Histories - In preparation for the upcoming exhibit this fall, Folklife Traditions of Religion in Claiborne Parish, the Ford Museum is searching for church photographs (past and present), photographs depicting stained glass windows, church histories, and artifacts from the past. Call 927-9190.   Adults Education Center Enrolling Students For GED Program - The Adult Education Center is enrolling students who are 16 years of age or older who are interested in pursuing a GED, or refreshing basic skills. Anyone interested in attending the center may contact Sue Frye at 927-5302 or Sherman Brown at 927-3502 to enroll. The next entrance assessment for the 2000-2001 school year will be at 8 AM Monday, August 21. Students who wish to enroll at a later date may call at any time during the school year to make arrangements for attending the program. The center is located on the Northwest Louisiana Technical College Campus in Homer.   Country, Bluegrass, Gospel Music Every Friday In Homer - Every Friday night in downtown Homer, amateur musicians from all over the Ark-La-Tex meet at the Homer Fire Station to enjoy a little country, bluegrass, gospel, and fellowship. Anyone is welcome to join in, or just sit back and enjoy. For more information, call Ed Dettenheim at 927-5253 or Jerry Brown at 927-3792.   Deadline To Sign Up For "Taste Of Homer" Extended - Individuals, businesses, restaurants, or churches interested in preparing a favorite dish for the "Taste Of Homer" on Saturday, November 11 during Homer's Sesquicentennial Celebration should sign up immediately and submit their recipes. Persons need only prepare a dish as they would for a reunion or a covered dish supper. Their recipe will be published in the "Sesquicentennial Cookbook," along with historical information and pictures of Homer and the surrounding Homer. Individuals may also submit recipes for the book, even if they do not wish to provide a dish. Cookbooks will be sold before and during the festival. For more information, call Cookbook Chairman Ivy Lewis at 927-6197 or mail your recipe to Rebecca McDaniel at 2606 Hwy 146, Homer, LA 71040.				Homer High Band To Begin Practice Wed. August 9 - The Homer High Band, grades 8-12, will begin practice on Wednesday, August 9 at 8:30 AM at the HHS band room.   Allen Nipper Is Looking For "Men With Beards" - In conjunction with Homer's Sesquicentennial on November 11, Beard Contest Chairman Allen Nipper is looking for entrants in the "Beard Growing Contests" beginning with "The Great Courthouse Square Shave Off" on Saturday, August 5. Awards will be given to longest beard from scratch, longest beard, best looking beard on an elected official, and best looking beard in 1850 costume. For more information or to sign up, call Nipper at 927-2578.   Items Being Collected For Sesquicentennial Time Capsule - Pam Suggs, Claiborne Parish Librarian, is seeking items that reflect the community in year 2000 for the time capsule to be buried as part of the Sesquicentennial Celebration on November 11. Any civic organization, school, church or individual interested in making a contribution or to obtain more information about what items can be submitted, call Suggs at the Claiborne Parish Public Library at 927-3845.   Mt. Olive Christian School To Hold 18th Annual Rodeo - Mt. Olive Christian School is gearing up for its 18th annual rodeo scheduled for July 28-29. The Simmon's Rodeo Contractors will furnish the stock. Clown Rudy Burns will be the nightly entertainment at 8 PM each night at Gantt's arena on Hwy. 518 east of Athens.   Learn Importance Of White-Tailed Deer To Native Americans - "Deer Necessity" addresses the importance of white-tailed deer to Native Americans as a food source, and for clothing, tools, and jewelry as well. Join the park naturalist at Lake Claiborne State Park at 9 AM on Saturday, August 12. Call 1-888-677-2524 or 927-2976.   "Out Of The Dark: Bats" Topic At State Park August 19 - This program focuses on the amazing, misunderstood mammal--the bat--offering facts to balance legend about this creature of the dark. Join the park naturalist at Lake Claiborne State Park on Saturday, August 19, 7-8 PM for "Out of the Dark: Bats." Call 1-888-677-2524 or 927-2976.   Slide Show "Constellations Of The Night Sky" August 26 - Lake Claiborne State Park naturalist will share a slide show of constellations, with discussion of legends surrounding various constellations, and tips on how to identify them on Saturday, August 26 from 8-9 PM. Call 1-888-677-2524 or 927-2976.   Newspaper Still Being Collected At City Hall - Please continue to recycle your newspapers by dropping them off at Homer City Hall (old fire station).   Grief Support Group Meets 1st And 3rd Mondays - The Grief Support Group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday at 6 PM at the Homer Memorial Hospital Conference Room. The Group is open to anyone experiencing grief over a recent or past loss. For more info, call Toni Camp at 371-1140 or Kaye Spring at 927-2024.   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 Alf Pike at 927-2011 or 927-3296.   D.A.R.T. In Homer Every Thursday From 9-12 AM - D.A.R.T. of Lincoln is committed to ending domestic violence by providing shelter, legal assistance and counseling. Representatives are in Homer every Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM. For more info call (800) 281-7885 or the 24-Hour Crisis Line at (318) 251-2255.   Country, Bluegrass, Gospel Music Every Friday In Homer - Every Friday night in downtown Homer, amateur musicians from all over the Ark-La-Tex meet at the Homer Fire Station to enjoy a little country, bluegrass, gospel, and fellowship. Anyone is welcome to join in, or just sit back and enjoy. For more information, call Ed Dettenheim at 927-5253 or Jerry Brown at 927-3792.   Claiborne Parish Police Jury Offers $500 Reward - In order to alleviate littering and illegal dumping of trash on rural parish roads, the Claiborne Parish Police Jury is offering a $500 reward to anyone offering information which leads to the prosecution of someone dumping illegally or littering parish roads within Claiborne Parish. If you have information, please call the Police Jury office at 927-2222 or the Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office at 927-2011.   Claiborne One Site Additions Under Construction! - The complete Community Service Directory originally produced by The Family First Coalition will be presented online. Information covered includes: Educational Programs & Resources, Hotlines, Health & Medical Resources, Social & Community Programs, Clubs & Organizations, Related Internet Resources and much more. Portions are now online with additions monthly.      The Internet Multi-Search page searches/opens up to six sites with one entry. A variety of links are planned: Search Engines, Meta-Search Engines, International News, Online Newspapers, News/Discussion Groups, Sports News, Software, General Entertainment, Acceptable Sites for Teens, Kids/Educational, Travel, Job Search, Financial/Stock Market News, Online Shopping, as well as Clip Art, HTML and Javascript Repositories. Many links are now online with more coming monthly!   Claiborne Parish School District Web Site is Now Under Construction - Developed and maintained by The Claiborne Parish School Board, the Claiborne Parish School District Web Site will provide information on our School District, Central Office Staff, Parish Schools, Parent/Teacher Resources, a parish-wide Educator Email Directory, Area Technology Developements, and an Employment Opportunity Listing with an online application for employment in the Claiborne Parish School System.
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