American Cancer Society Relay For Life To Meet Feb. 8 The next meeting of the 2005 Claiborne Parish American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be held on Tuesday, February 8 at Regions Bank. Committee chairs will meet at 5:30 PM followed by the team captains meeting at 6:30 PM. For more information, contact Sandra Griggs or Nancy Mason at 318-927-9626.   Qualifying For Haynesville Municipal Elections Feb. 9-11 Qualifying for the April 2 election for mayor and alderman for the Town of Haynesville will be held Wed.-Fri., February 9-11, 2005 at the Claiborne Parish Clerk of Court office in Homer.   Homer High Drama Club To "Rock Around The Block" The Homer High School Drama Club will present "Rock Around The Block", a fifties musical on Valentine's Day, Monday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m. on the Homer High School stage. Tickets are $2 adults and $1 students. See Director Denice Owens or a drama member, or go be the high school office for tickets. Lots of "50s" hits will be included in this rockin' 50's salute to the oldies.   Claiborne Bass Busters To Hold Tourney On Caddo Lake Claiborne Bass Busters will hold their February Bass Tournament on Caddo Lake,  out of Earl Williams Park on Saturday, February 19, from 6:30 AM until 3:00 PM. Absolutely no entries accepted after 6 AM on date of tournament. New members welcome. For information, contact Donnie Westbrook at 927-5325.   Homer Town Council To Meet Monday, February 7 At 6 PM The Homer Town Council will hold their next regular meeting on February 7, 2004 at  6 PM in the Council Chambers.   First Baptist Church To Host Valentine's Day Banquet Feb. 14 First Baptist Church of Homer will host a Valentine's Day Banquet on Monday, February 14th at 6:30 PM in the Family Life Center of the church. Guest speaker will be Christian comedian Brent Reed. No admission will be charged to enjoy entertainment and a banquet supper. Nursery will be provided.                First United Methodist To Hold Ash Wednesday Service Feb. 9 First United Methodist Church of Homer will hold an Ash Wednesday Service on February 9th at noon in the McKenzie Memorial Chapel at the church.  Pastor David Dietzel and Associate Pastor Pat Bates will officiate. Ash Wednesday begins Lent, a season of forty days, not counting Sundays. Lent is a somber season of spiritual preparation for celebrating Easter. Historically, Lent began as a period of fasting and preparation for baptism by converts, and then became a time for repentance by all Christians. Pastor Dietzel welcomes the entire community to share in the Ash Wednesday Service.   Middlefork Water System To Hold Annual Meeting Feb. 14 Middlefork Water System will hold its annual meeting at 6 PMat  the Lisbon Civic Center on February 14. All members asked to attend this important meeting!   David Raines Health Center To Provide Health Screenings David Raines Community Health Centers will provide free Health Screenings at the Claiborne Parish Boys and Girls Clubs, afrom 3:30-5:30 PM on Monday, February 7 at the Haynesville unit and on Wednesday, February 9 at the Homer unit. The public is invited to attend.   Rep. Rick Gallot Announces Schedule For Homer Office State Representative Rick Gallot will be in the Homer office from 9 AM - 12 PM on February 3, 8, 17, and 22. If you have questions or want to make an appointment, call Lari Talbert at  251-5019 or 1-800-676-2111.   Congressman McCrery Staff  Here 1st Tuesday Each Month A member of Congressman Jim McCrery's staff will be in Claiborne Parish the first Tuesday each month to meet with constituents on any subject. He will be at Homer Police Station from 9:30 - 10:30 AM and Haynesville City Hall from 11:00 - 11:45 AM.   Youth & Government Conference Set March 3-5 In Baton Rouge The Community Coordinating Council, Inc. and Rep. Richard Gallot  are sponsoring a Youth And Government Conference, a program designed to introduce students in grades 9-12 in District 11 to every aspect of the legislative process including writing, lobbying, presenting, and debating bills. The Conference will be held March 3-5 in Baton Rouge. All expenses are paid. Request your application packet today by contacting Valena Lane at 247-6676 or Tonya Jackson at 255-3632.   Willie Burns Jr. To Provide Transportation To Six Flags Over Texas Willie Burns Jr. will provide transportation to Six Flags Over Texas near Dallas sometime this summer. He is asking area churches to contact him if they are interested in signing up the children in their church. The seating is limited so names will be taken on a first come, first serve basis, but the deadline to call is April 1, 2005. Burns can be contacted by calling 560-8563.   Benefit Fund Set At Hibernia National Bank For Charlie F. Bailey A benefit fund has been set up at Hibernia National Bank for Charlie F. Bailey of Baileytown in the Summerfield community. Charlie suffered a brain aneurysm on December 22 while working on his job in Florida. He had surgery December 23 and will have to remain in the hospital and rehab for several weeks. He is presently in HealthSouth Rehab at Claiborne Manor Nursing Home. All donations will be greatly appreciated. Call Jack or Laura Bailey at 624-1885 for information.   Burns To Hold Valentine Banquet For Ladies On February 14 Willie Burns Jr. will hold a Valentine Banquet on Monday, February 14 for fifty ladies and their spouses (or dates) at 7 PM at the New Hope Baptist Church. Due to the fact that Big T's Seafood has closed, ladies can call Burns at 560-8563 to sign up before January 31, 2005. If more than fifty sign up, there will be a drawing. Burns said they will also have three $300 drawings during the Banquet   Patricia Folts Accepting Donations For American Cancer Society  Patricia L. Folts is now chairman of the American Cancer Society Memorial Fund.  Folts began receiving and processing donations for the American Cancer Society on October 15, 2004. Donations may be sent to her home at 327 Coleman Loop, Homer, LA 71040.

Buy A Book - Build A Child Completion of the Homer Elementary School Library is expected late August 2004. Librarian Maggie Harris is requesting businesses and individuals to donate $25 per book, to help build a child's future through reading. A recognition label will be placed on the inside front cover of each book purchased through your donations. Donating a book in their name is a great way to honor a friend or family member. Donations may be mailed to Homer Elementary School Library, 624 Bonner St, Homer, LA 71040. For more information, contact Librarian Maggie Harris at 318-927-2393. Please print the program flyer and post at your place of business. Toe Tapping Good Time at Claiborne Country in Homer Claiborne Country provides a toe-tapping good time Saturday Nights throughout the year. Hours are 7:00pm - 10:30pm. Features the Claiborne Country house band with Special Guest Singers. Free Dance Lessons are also offered, call 870-546-9534 for more information. No Alcohol and No Smoking. Claiborne One Site Now Features Area Image Archive Archives Now Online include: Christmas Festival and Parade 2000 Christmas Festival and Parade 2003 Christmas Festival and Parade 2004 Lake Claiborne State Park Cabins - Lake Claiborne State Park Corney Lake Natl Park Claiborne Parish Jubilee 2003 Patriotic Boat Parade 2004 Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies 2004 Junction City HS Homecoming Parade 2004 Money Available for New or Expanding Businesses in Homer The 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 an eight mile radius of Homer 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. 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. The Claiborne One Website Is Seeking Area Support The Claiborne One website at www.claiborneone.org, with hundreds of pages online, including the Claiborne Parish Police Jury, The Towns of Haynesville & Homer and are seeking sponsors to support continued growth. Sponsors are provided custom banners linking to the sponsor's website. Guardian-Journal Headlines and New Briefs, updated weekly, are available at Claiborne One, archived since November, 1999. A community effort is needed in collecting information for Claiborne One. For contribution ideas, see the open letter from Claiborne One's local web site designer. To contribute news and photos to Claiborne One contact Key-Comp Web Design, Joel Ponder at 927-9229 or use the online contact form. For more information on becoming a sponsor Visit the Claiborne One Sponsorship Page or contact the Allen Group, Al Lynn at 927-9674.

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