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September 13, 2001

 

Planes Level World Trade Center, Hit Pentagon, In Suspected Terrorist Attacks

By JERRY SCHWARTZ, AP National Writer

NEW YORK (AP) - In one of the most horrifying attacks ever against the United States, terrorists crashed two airliners into the World Trade Center in a deadly series of blows Tuesday that brought down the twin 110-story towers. A plane also slammed into the Pentagon as the government itself came under attack.

Governor's Office Promises Funding For Homer Bypass This Year

-Town Accepts North Wall Michael's Men's Store

By Susan T. Herring, Editor, The Guardian-Journal

Mayor David Aubrey told the Homer Town Council at their regular meeting Monday, September 10 the Governor's Office had promised funding of the $8.2 million Homer Bypass project within this fiscal year. John Basilica, Undersecretary for the Louisiana Department of Transportation, said, "It is a big deal, because it is one of the only projects of its kind that we are going to do this year in the entire state." He said it is being built 100 percent with state funds from the gasoline tax voted in 1989. Bids will be let no later than May 2002.

Haynesville Council Votes To Hire Four Police Officers

-To File Civil Suit Against Former Clerk Marilyn Bush

The Haynesville Town Council voted to give Police Chief Jim Garner permission to hire four new police officers at their regular meeting August 12. New officers are Alfred Hay, John Barnette, Hessie James, and Bobby Nations. Voting for the the motion by H.U. Slaid were Slaid, Otto Black, and Kenny Killgore. Joyce Major and Alvin Kendrick voted against the motion. Following executive session to discuss employment issues, a motion by Slaid to pay police officer Larry Jones from July 20, 2001 to August 31, 2001 was unanimously approved. At that time, he may either resign or be terminated.

Learning Is More Than Fun In Homer Elementary Pre-K Classes

By Susan T. Herring, Editor, The Guardian-Journal

The old saying, ‘learning is fun" is more than just words at Homer Elementary. Four-year-olds in the three Pre-K classes are having so much fun they probably haven't figured out they are learning in the process. Pre-K teacher Carol Ann Odom said they still have a few openings in the three classes. Many parents may not be aware they can still enroll their children and she would like to encourage them to take advantage of the class.

Junction City School Board Approves Budgets, Raises At August Meeting

Superintendent Alvin Kelly and Junction City school board members Randy Lyons, Leon Hines, John Sims, Kevin Hux, and Stan Owens met Tuesday, August 14. Kelly commended the job Chester White and Allen Simmons did to rework the inside of the band bus for carrying instruments and equipment.

Money Available For New Or Expanding Businesses In Homer

The Homer Chamber of Commerce now has monies to lend through the Revolving Loan Program, according to Mac Brakefield, Executive Director of the Chamber. Anyone who is interested in starting a business or enlarging a business within an eight mile radius of Homer is eligible. Collateral must be available and credit worthiness is essential. These funds were received from the USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program to assist small businesses and provide for jobs in Homer. Loan preferences will be made on the basis of job creation. Further information may be obtained by calling Mac Brakefield at the Chamber office at 927-3271.

September 13, 2001

Athens High School To Hold Open House Thursday, Sept. 20 - Athens High School will host an Open House on September 20 from 6:00-8:00 PM tonight, Thursday, September 20. All parents are encouraged to attend. At 6 PM refreshments will be served, followed by a short assembly with classroom visitations afterwards. This is a time to meet your child's teachers and to see improvements to the school If a conference is needed, it will be scheduled for a later time.    “Firehouse Jammers” Have Moved To Claiborne Electric - The “Firehouse Jammers” have outgrown the Homer Fire Station. They are now meeting at Claiborne Electric on Hwy. 146 All are welcome to bring their instrument and join in “picking and singing,” or just sit back and enjoy the music, the coffee and refreshments, every Friday night from 7 PM till. For more info, call Jerry Brown at 927-3792. «Full Story»    Junction City Parent-Teacher Conference Rescheduled - Due to a scheduling conflict, the Junction City High School Parent-Teacher Conference set for September 27 has been rescheduled. It will be held on Tuesday, October 2 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.    Corney Creek Pageant Set For Saturday, September 29 - The 2001 Corney Creek Pageant will be held at the Bernice High School Auditorium on September 29 beginning at 6 PM. Age divisions are as follows: "Baby Miss" (6-11 Months), "Toddler Miss" (1 & 2 Years), "Tiny Miss" (3 & 4 Years), "Little Miss" (5 & 6 Years), "Petite Miss" (7-9 Years), "Jr. Miss" (10-12 Years), “Teen Miss” (13-15 Years) and “Miss Corney Creek” (16-18 Years). Girls who live within a 50-mile radius of Bernice and who do not hold a current Union Parish title are encouraged to sign up. Entry fee is $40 and deadline is September 7. Candidates should mail entry form to Corney Creek Pageant, P.O. Box 186, Bernice, LA 71222. Entry forms are available in Homer at Lynn's Flowers, Claiborne Insurance, and The Guardian-Journal. For more information, call Danielle Harkins at 285-9743.    Absentee Voting For October 20 Election Will Be October 8-13 - Absentee voting for the October 20 election for District 9 Police Juror and for the Claiborne Parish Recreation District Ward 2 & 3 proposition in Haynesville will be held Monday, October 8, through Saturday, October 13. The office of the Registrar of Voters at 518 East Main will be open from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday and from 8:30 AM-noon on Saturday. New voter registration and address changes must be made by Wednesday, September 19. For more information, call Patricia Sanders at 927-3332.    Homer Memorial, Home Health, Senior Care To Offer Health Screenings At Butterfly Festival - Homer Memorial Hospital, Claiborne Home Health, and Senior Care Center will be offering five health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, anxiety, and depression at the Butterfly Festival at the Haynesville Fair Building Saturday, September 15, 10 AM - 4 PM. For more information, call 624-3665.    The Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies - Set For September 15 & 16 - It's that time again! Your invitation to attend the Butterfly Festival on Saturday, September 15, 2001, beginning at 11 AM for the Children's Pageant and the quest for a new QUEEN MONARCH. The pageant is staged in conjunction with the second annual festival in "Celebration of Butterflies" in the Fair Barn of the Claiborne Parish Fair complex in Haynesville.    Claiborne Parish Fair Comes To Haynesville September 23 - This year's fair will include school and club booths, art displays, general exhibits, poultry entries, livestock and don't forget the Carnival. Come enjoy the fun!    New Cabins At Lake Claiborne State Park Are Open - Ten new vacation cabins opened at Lake Claiborne State Park on January 9. Units rent for $65 with a 2-night minimum on weekends. and have everything but towels and soap. To reserve your cabin, call toll free (877) CAMP-N-LA (226-7652) from 8 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Image archive of Lake Claiborne State Park now online.    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.    Homer Memorial Hospital now offers MRI's - Homer Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the availability of MRI procedures two days a week in Homer.    Are You Being Hurt By Someone You Love? - Are you being hurt by someone you love? D.A.R.T. can help! D.A.R.T., the Domestic Abuse Resistance Team, serves the parishes of Claiborne, Lincoln, Union, Bienville, and Jackson, and 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.    American Legion And Auxiliary Unit Collecting Annual Dues - American Legion Post #73 and American Legion Unit #73 in Homer are accepting applications for new members, as well as members of the Sons of the American Legion. Current members should turn in dues as soon as possible. Those who did not paid last year must pay for both years. Any member of another post or unit who wishes to transfer to this post or unit can contact Carol Jones at 927-3549.    Lake Claiborne State Park Events - For information on upcoming events - Call 1-888-677-2524 toll free or 318-927-2976. Sept 8 - The Use of White Tailed Deer by Native Americans - Visitors are invited to a presentation on the many uses Native Americans found for deer hunted and harvested for subsistence. Their bones, tendons, antlers and hide, as well as venison for food, were all used. Sept 15 - Woodpecker Wonders, 7 pm - This special nature program will present facts about the woodpeckers found in Louisiana. Learn about their food preferences and how to attract them. Sept 22 - The Big Cheese, 7 pm - Visitors are invited to a presentation about the myths, folklore and facts about the moon. Sept 28 - A Trees Life, 9:30 am - Join the park naturalist for a nature hike to examine the different tree species found in the park. A discussion of the germination process, growth and life cycle of trees will follow.     Ford Museum Needs Photos From WWII Home Front - The Herbert S. Ford Museum is searching for photos taken on the Home Front during World War II of the activities that occurred in Claiborne Parish--scrap metal drives, war bond sales, Red Cross gatherings, etc. Photos of our WWII veterans are also needed for display for the upcoming Produce for Victory: Posters on the American Home Front, 1941-1945 exhibit from the LEH and Smithsonian Institute. For more information, call Linda Volentine at 927-9190.				Homer High Football Game Tickets $4 At School, $5 At Gate - Homer High School will be selling tickets to all home games at the school office for $4. Tickets at the gate will be $5    American Legion Auxiliary 73 To Meet Sunday Tall Timbers - The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 73 will meet at Tall Timbers on Sunday, September 23 with representatives who attended Girls State and Boys State. All members are urged to attend.    Boy Scouts To Hold Coat Drive - Boy Scouts Troop 72, sponsored by First Baptist Church, in conjunction with Community Services, Claiborne Cleaners, and Al-N-Way Cleaners, will host a community coat drive through September. Drop off points are Wal-Mart, Regions Bank, Hibernia Bank, and First Baptist Church, or call for pick up. Coats will be cleaned and distributed to local needy families. New and used coats in good condition only will be accepted. Call Wayne Hatfield at 927-2961 or 927-9420 or any Boy Scout.    It’s Not Too Late To Get Your Pelican Football Season Tickets - Previous ticket holders get first opportunity to renew Pelican Football Season Tickets at Homer High, then on first come, first serve basis. Ticket prices are: $5 - general admission; $20 - season tickets, $25 - lower box seats & sky boxes, $15 - parking passes. Call Homer High at 927-2985.    Class Reunion Committee Looking For Homer High 1991 Graduates - It is important that any Homer High School graduate, Class of 1991, who did not receive a letter in the mail about the upcoming reunion contact Kim Herring Pumphrey at (870) 924-5779 or David Aubrey at (318) 927-1312 as soon as possible.    Donated Items Sought For Doll Making In Homer! - Items are needed to make dolls and other gifts for Christmas--fabrics, lace, tape, ribbon, thread, sweat pants, sweat shirts, etc. Ladies meet the first Tuesday of each month at the Homer Church of Christ Annex Building on West Main to make dolls, lap robes, doll quilts, pillows, etc. Volunteers are welcome. For more info, call Jo Ann Kendrick at 927-3079.    Board Of Supervisors To Select Commissioners For Oct. Election - The Board of Supervisors of Elections will meet Friday, September 21at 10 AM in the office of Registrar of Voters at 518 East Main for the purpose of drawing commissioners and alternates for the October 20 election.    Homer Memorial Hospital To Hold Childbirth Preparation Classes - Homer Memorial Hospital will be offering Childbirth Preparation Classes beginning October 15. These classes are free and are open to anyone wishing to attend, regardless of where they plan to deliver. For more information, or to register, call Homer Memorial at (318) 927-2024 and ask for the OB nurse on duty.    Cub Scout Pack 7 To Hold Bass Tournament Saturday, Sept. 29 - Cub Scout Pack 7, sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, will host its First Annual Open Bass Tournament on Saturday, September 29 from 6 AM-2 PM--the only major fundraiser for the year. Participants can fish anywhere in Claiborne Parish. Sign in and weigh in at BSA Scout Hut across from School Board. Applications available at Michael’s Sporting Goods, Wal-Mart, Keith’s Food Mart, Mini-Mart, M&M Hardware, or from any Cub Scout parent. Entry fee is $20 per person, Big Bass $5. All cash prizes, based on percentage of entry fees. Popcorn sales start 9-24. To avoid door to door solicitation, popcorn will be sold by order only. For more information or to order popcorn, call Ben Booth - 927-2668 or 2011, Bob Goss - 927-3172 or 9238, Beverly Taylor - 927-4225 or 9675, Wood Wilder - 927-5295 or 6171, or Wayne Hatfield -927-9420 or 2961.    Homer Masonic Lodge To Hold Charity Bass Tournament - The First Annual Masonic Charity Bass Tournament will be held on Lake Claiborne on Saturday, October 20. First Place will pay $350, with $300 for the Big Bass. There will be a prize of $100 for the Kids Under 12 Big Bass and $100 for the Lady Angler Big Bass. (based on 50 teams entering) For additional information, contact Tom Brewton at 927-6619 or Dick Dorrell at 927-9200.    Hill Farm To Host Retirement Of Dr. Marcus Eichhorn Sept. 20 - The Hill Farm Research Station will be celebrating the retirement of Dr. Marcus Eichhorn, Jr. on Thursady, September 20 at 4 PM. Anyone who would like to attend are asked to RSVP no later than September 13 by calling 927-2578.    Louisiana Chicken Festival Beauty Pageant Set For September 22 - The Third Annual Louisiana Chicken Festival Beauty Pageant will be held at 7 PM September 22 in Dubach. There will be 6 age divisions from 3 years to 18 years. Deadline to enter is September 6, 2001. Entry fee will be $35. For more information, call Mona Wilson at 777-9005 or email her at mwilson@bayou.com.    Claiborne Council On Aging Events - Bingo is played every Friday after Lunch. Lunches are served daily Monday thru Friday. Exercise treadmills and rowing machines are available. Slip and molds are available for ceramics.    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.    Claiborne One Site Now Features Area Image Archive - Archived images from the recent Homer Christmas Festival and Parade are now online. Upcoming image archives to include: Haynesville Butterfly Festival 2000, Homer Christmas Festival 1999, Claiborne Parish Scenery, Lake Claiborne State Park and more. To submit your images for inclusion in the Claiborne One Image Archive you may email them to webmaster@ClaiborneOne.org.    Are Drugs Affecting Your Family Or A Friend? - Narconon (the name means "No Drugs") was established in 1966 to help people get off drugs and they have been active in drug rehabilitation and eradication ever since. Narconon provides answers to drug addiction, free assessment, evaluation and referral services to internationally recognized alternative and traditional treatment facilities. Drug addiction can be overcome. Call 1-800-468-6933 or visit their website at www.stopaddiction.com.
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