DA declares
Homer mayor’s office vacant
Newell does not meet residency
requirements
MICHELLE BATES, Editor
Homer
Mayor David Newell could soon be out of a job.
After
receiving a citizen complaint, the District Attorney’s Office of the Second
Judicial District, investigated whether Newell met the residency requirements
of the mayor’s office, finding that Newell does not.
According
to an opinion filed, which will also run as a legal notice in this week’s
edition of The Guardian-Journal, Louisiana R.S. 18:673, “it is the duty
of the District Attorney to investigate this matter after a complaint is
received.”
According
to the opinion, the district attorney’s office will file a petition within 10
days of the legal notice’s publication declaring Newell’s seat vacant. However,
Louisiana R.S. 18:674 states a hearing must be held no more than 20 days
“after service upon the officeholder whose removal is sought. Judgment shall be
rendered in the matter within 10 days after trial.”
The
statute continues by saying the officeholder (i.e. Newell) has five days to
appeal the judgment.
As of
press time, District Attorney Jonathan Stewart could not be reached for
comment.
In
response, Newell said this investigation was a part of something bigger, saying
that he was being attacked.
“I
currently have a residence in this town, and I’ve never lost my residency in
this town,” he said. “The District Attorney can do whatever investigation he
needs to do, but I’m still going to make the decisions that I feel are best for
the Town of Homer. The timing of this is uncalled for, and it’s simply a
decision that was made because they didn’t like the decisions I made concerning
the hospital.”
He did
not say who “they” were. However, he said he has been attacked without anyone
calling him or coming to his office to get his side of the story.
He did
confirm reports that he had a residence in Haughton and that his daughters are
enrolled in Haughton schools, where his daughter Samantha was just selected as
her class salutatorian.
“I
simply did what was in the best interest of my kids,” he said.
He
maintains that he is a resident of Homer, saying that he is still registered to
vote within the corporate limits of Homer and he still has homestead exemption
in this parish. However, records at the Claiborne Parish Tax Assessor’s office
show that he does not. The assessor’s office, required by law, took him off
homestead exemption when it was discovered the house was being rented. However,
Tax Assessor Bob Robinson is looking into the issue to decide whether he can
claim homestead, partial homestead or whether to take him off homestead
exemption altogether based on a statement and verification by the mayor
himself.
According
to records at the Claiborne Parish Registrar of Voters Office, Newell is
registered to vote within the corporate limits of Homer.
Town
Attorney Jim Colvin declined comment on the matter, saying he was researching
the issue.
U.S. vet foils robbery
MICHELLE BATES, Editor
A local
U.S. veteran is being hailed a hero after he stopped an attempted robbery.
On
Tuesday, May 4, a 16-year-old male juvenile attempted to rob the Dixie Mart
Convenience Store just south of town in Homer – but he didn’t get what he came
for.
Gerald
Manzanares, 38, stopped the teen in his tracks and waited for police to arrive.
According
to Captain Donald Malray, of the Homer Police Department, the juvenile entered
the store with a sawed-off rifle demanding money from the cashier.
After
quickly assessing the situation and making sure the store clerk was out of the
line of fire, Manzanares said his training just kicked in. He slapped the
suspect’s arm and rifle down, pushing him against the wall. The teen began
fighting, and the veteran said he put the teen in what is called a “rear naked
choke hold,” essentially making the teen pass out.
Manzanares
put him on the floor, revived him and put him in a position where he couldn’t
move.
“He
couldn’t go anywhere,” Manzanares said. “If he’d pulled the trigger when he
came in, he would have shot me.”
Malray
said there were three others with him, and they stayed outside the store around
the back. During an interview with the 16-year-old juvenile – in the presence
of his guardian – police learned that the other three did not enter the store
with him.
That
juvenile was taken into custody that night. The next day, on May 5, two
17-year-old males were taken into custody and will be charged as adults. On
Friday, May 6, another juvenile was taken into custody in connection with the
case.
Jeremy
Sharan Williams, of Sycamore Street in Homer, was charged with criminal
conspiracy and attempted armed robbery. No bond has been set. Lacedric
Robinson, of Buster Johnson Road in Homer, was also charged with criminal
conspiracy and attempted armed robbery. His bond has been set at $10,000.
Williams and Robinson were booked into the Claiborne Parish Detention Center. The two juveniles, ages 15 and 16, were transported to Ware Youth Center in
Coushatta, ordered by Second Judicial District Judge Jenifer Clason and
Assistant District Attorney Jim Colvin.
Does
the war veteran call himself a hero? No, he said.
“I got
lucky,” he said. “I didn’t do it to be a hero. I did it to save lives and make
sure nobody got hurt.”
However,
Malray cautioned citizens on taking the law into their own hands.
“I do
not recommend citizens arrests like this one,” he said. “Fortunately, this
citizen was trained in hand-to-hand combat, and sometimes you have to take the
law upon yourself to assist law enforcement. Citizens can get involved by being
good witnesses or getting involved personally. He chose to get involved
personally.
He and
the juvenile were transported to Homer Memorial Hospital to be treated for
moderate injuries. Manzanares was treated for back pain while the juvenile was
treated for a broken nose and shoulder injury.
Malray
also gave praise to the Homer Police Department as well as to Manzanares for
his heroic actions. Danny Nixon, the store’s area manager, gave praise to the
actions of Manzanares as well.
“It was
a bad situation that came with some good results,” Malray said.
Healthcare Foundation Coordinator
resigns
MICHELLE BATES, Editor
In the
wake of several changes at Homer Memorial Hospital, Claiborne Healthcare
Foundation Coordinator Alice Gandy has resigned.
Gandy,
whose resignation was official as of Friday, May 7, said she could not comment
at this time as to why she resigned, but she said she is still very supportive
of the foundation and its efforts to raise money for the improvement projects
at the hospital.
“I
still love the hospital, and I will do what I can as a citizen to see through
the completion of the project,” she said. “I love my co-workers and I love Homer Memorial Hospital. I don’t have to be an employee of the hospital to be supportive
and anybody that knows me knows my heart.”
In
December 2007, Gandy was named healthcare foundation coordinator after working
as the administrator’s assistant since November 2000 under former administrator
James McClung, then former administrator Doug Efferson.
She is
very proud of her time as the foundation’s coordinator. In fact, through her
efforts as well as many volunteers’ efforts, the Claiborne Healthcare
Foundation found its footing. In 2006, Pride Philanthropy conducted a study in
which several residents throughout the parish were interviewed during a
feasibility study to see if something of this magnitude would work. And it did
– to the tune of approximately $750,000, which was enough to call the architect
to begin the first phase getting the hospital’s intensive care unit up to
modern standards as well as a cafeteria and med/surg station.
It has
been said by many involved with the foundation and its efforts, that the
foundation is the one thing that pulled the entire parish together.
Gandy,
58, has been married to her husband Duffy for nearly 39 years. They have two
daughters and four grandchildren. The couple is a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in the Hurricane Community.
Originally
from Minden, she graduated from Minden High School in 1970, going to Northeast
for one year, majoring in business administration.
While
the two never finished their college education, they married and moved to Athens, started a family and worked the dairy farm. She stayed at home, raising their two
daughters, taking part time jobs after the kids began school.
Before
she began her career at the hospital, she was a part time secretary at her
church until November 2000. It was in December that she took the job that would
change her life. Although she loved her job as an assistant to the hospital
administrator, she said she felt God calling her to take the position of the
foundation coordinator after interviewing others for the job. And as they say,
the rest is history.
Gandy
is very active in her church. She and Duffy have been members of Emmanuel for
31 years. She plays the piano and organ at the church, and sings as well. She
also sings for other engagements including the scholar’s banquet last spring
and more recently during the prayer and praise service on the National Day of
Prayer.
Although
she won’t be in the public eye anymore, she will still be a very active member
of the Claiborne Parish community including in her church as well as wherever
the Good Lord leads her.
School Board honors retirees
The Guardian-Journal photo/Michelle Bates
The Claiborne Parish School Board honored its retirees on Thursday, May 6 with a reception before the regular school
board meeting. Pictured are front row from left Sarah Willis, Margaret
McKenzie, and Jennie SuEllen Kirk. Back row from left are D’Arcy Stevens, Sara
Seeliger, Barbara Monzingo, Jennifer Watson, Janell Overstreet, Gurtha Capers,
Donald Bellew, and Roosevelt O’Quin. Inset is Sylvia Presley.
The Guardian-Journal
The
Claiborne Parish School Board honored its retirees last Thursday with a
reception.
During
the regular meeting, each retiree received a plaque honoring their years of
service to the school board.
School
Board President Will Maddox told the retirees how much they were appreciated,
and Claiborne Parish Schools Superintendent Dr. Janice Williams agreed.
Together, those retiring this year have given more than 430 years of service
combined, she said.
Those
retiring are: Charlotte Moring, a teacher at Summerfield, with 25 years to
Claiborne Parish with nine years elsewhere; Donald Bellow, a teacher at Homer
Junior High School, with 32 and one half years; Gurtha Capers, Dean of Students
at Homer High School, with 33 and one half years; Sara Seeliger, assistant
principal at Homer High School with 34 years; Jennifer Watson, a teacher at
Athens High School with 33 years; Janell Overstreet, a teacher at Athens High
School with 34 years; Sue Ellen Kirk, a teacher at Haynesville High School, with
26 years in Claiborne Parish and six years elsewhere; Barbara Monzingo,
supervisor at central office, with 37 years; D’Arcy Stevens, principal at
Summerfield with 33 years; Roosevelt O’Quin, mechanic with the school board’s
department of transportation with 29 and one half years; Forrest Richard, a bus
driver at Summerfield with 19 years; Sylvia Presley, cafeteria at Haynesville
High School with 32 years; Sarah Willis, janitor at Pineview High School and
Homer Junior High and High School, 14 years and Margaret McKenzie, a teacher at
Homer Elementary for 33 years (retired in 2009).
Congratulations
to all these retirees.
In
other news, Claiborne Parish Police Juror Bob McDaniel went before the school
board seeking its support in getting the revised proposed amendment on the
severance tax cap.
“This
is the last shot we have at it,” he said.
Proposed
Amendment No. 4 on 2008’s ballot failed by 5 percent statewide, he said.
Claiborne Parish paid in $13 million in oil and gas taxes, but they only get
approximately 6 percent of that back, which amounts to about $850,000. At least
50 percent of that money must be dedicated to road infrastructure throughout
the parish. Just to give an idea, he said, Claiborne Parish has approximately
700 miles of roadway, and each year, the highway department is only able to get
to approximately 25 miles of road each year.
In
other school board news, the school board will advertise for bids on food, milk
and paper products. Also, The Guardian-Journal will be the official journal for
the school board beginning the next fiscal year through June 30, 2011.
Homer
High School Football Head Coach Glen Kyle approached the school board, seeking
its help in revamping the football field and the school’s gymnasium floor. To
re-sod the football field will cost approximately $7,500, and to redo the gym
floor, it will cost approximately $14,800. Repairs also need to be made to the
roof.
Kyle
said the school’s quarterback club raised approximately $2,500 to go towards
the projects, but he asked the school board to foot the rest of the bill. They
agreed through a unanimous motion, pending the repairs to the roof.
The
funds will come from the school’s maintenance funds.
Also, a
clarification must be made, Williams told school board members. In last month’s
regular meeting, school board members approved a one year contract for James
Scriber as principal of Summerfield High School. According to state law, she
said, that contract must be a minimum of two years. State law says that
contracts with teachers can be made for one year, but administrators – which
Scriber is considered – must be at least two.
Hey
kiddos!!! Last day of school is Thursday, May 20! Teachers’ last day will be
the following Friday, May 21.
Homer KFC closes doors permanently
The Guardian-Journal photo/Jenni WIlliams
Employees of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
in Homer arrived at work Tuesday morning under the impression that it was just
another day at work. Little did they know they would be informed to pack up the
entire restuarant and be prepared to relocate the business to Springhill. The
employees were given absolutely no advance warning, but were given the option
of transferring to the soon-to-be open Springhill location. As the Homer
employees spent the day packing up the business, customers were met at to door
to be informed that the much-loved, fried chicken establishment was no longer a
fixture in Claiborne Parish.
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser May 21
The Fuller Center for Housing at
Claiborne is hosting a spaghetti dinner in efforts to introduce the
organization to the community as well as generate funds to move closer towards
its goals. The event will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, May 21 at Homer City Hall. Plates are $5 each, and patrons must have a ticket to attend. For more
ticket information, please call 318-225-0077. The event will be catered by
Kathy’s Real Soul Food.
Haynesville Rummage Sale a success
The Guardian-Journal
Haynesville’s
community-wide rummage sale held last Saturday was a resounding success.
According
to Mayor Sherman Brown, by the end of the day, more than $1,000 was raised to
go towards various projects for the town. Also, donations outside of what was
raised Saturday were made. Brown said a full count had not been completed yet,
but he is sure the final amount will be more than $1,000.
The
money will be split three ways, he said. One third will go to the town’s
Christmas Decoration Fund, one third will go to the town’s Christmas Fireworks
Fund, and the final third will go to the Haynesville Beautification Committee.
Recent
projects done by the beautification committee include taking care of portions
of Bicentennial Park, erecting a fence next to the fire station to enhance the
looks of the empty lot and erecting a fence between two buildings on Sherman
Street. The committee also recently pressure-washed the sidewalks in downtown.
All in
all, Brown said he was proud of the outcome with approximately six or seven
booths rented out with various odds and ends, including one booth selling
candles. Mountains of clothing were donated as well as other items including
roll top desks, cookers, televisions and bicycles.
In
fact, the sale was moved from the pavilion to inside the Claiborne Parish Fair
Complex. Two racks of clothing were set up inside as well as nine 8-foot tables
full of items for sale.
Although
they sold a lot, they still have much left over. What’s left over will be
stored until the fall, when another sale is planned.
“We
decided that if this one was successful, then we’d do it twice a year,” Brown
said.
The
Haynesville Quarterback Club was also selling fish plates in two locations – at
the sale and at the high school.
“I
talked to two or three of them and they readily said they did well,” the mayor
said.
The
funds raised from the fish plates will go towards the renovation of the
football field.
So,
look towards the fall, because another sale is planned. For more information,
please call Haynesville City Hall at 318-624-0911 or contact any Citizen
Advisory Committee member.
Homer High School honors its graduates
Carrie Mitchell
Co-Valedictorian |
Shawn Hardy
Co-Valedictorian |
Haley Garrett
Salutatorian |
Fifty-seven
Homer High School seniors received diplomas Tuesday night, May 11, 2010, during commencement exercises in the Homer High School Student Center. Following the
invocation by Victoria Fong, the salutatory address was given by Haley Garrett.
Shawn Hardy and Carrie Mitchell then gave the valedictory addresses. Carrie
Mitchell was honored as Most Dependable Senior. Jessica Bender and Shawn Hardy
received U. S. Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Awards. The American Legion Awards
were presented to Shawn Hardy and Carrie Mitchell. Ja’Mario Carter and Haley
Garrett were recipients of the Scottish Rites Masons Americanism and Patriotism
Awards.
Recognized
as completing the TOPS core academic curriculum and the minimum ACT score, two
of three requirements which must be met in order to qualify for a TOPS award
from the State of Louisiana, were MelleNeekaQuonye’ Clark, Shelby Crabtree,
Victoria Fong, Haley Garrett, Shawn Hardy, April Hartwell, Carrie Mitchell,
Erica Palmer, Maggie Torbet, Rex West and Hannah Young. John Sampson,
principal of Homer High School, announced Carrie Mitchell, Shawn Hardy, Haley
Garrett, MelleNeekaQuonye’ Clark, Victoria Fong, April Hartwell, Hannah Young,
Dominique Daniels, Ja’Mario Carter, and Cardarius Mitchell “The Top Ten” of the
2010 Senior class.
Mr.
Sampson announced that more than $150,000 in scholarships has been awarded to members
of the Homer High School Class of 2010. The Community Foundation of
Shreveport-Bossier named Shawn Hardy and Carrie Mitchell co-winners and Haley
Garrett runner-up of the Evelyn Holcomb Hightower Memorial Scholarship.
Ja’Mario Carter, Victoria Fong and April Hartwell were announced recipients of
the W.B. and Esther Tinsley and Richard Eugene “Dick” Tinsley Memorial
Scholarship Fund. These are cash awards established by the alumni of HHS and awarded to top students in the graduating class of Homer High School that will be
attending state-supported universities. Cardarius Mitchell was recipient of the
LIFE Scholarship with Life Shares Blood. This award is given to a high school
senior who donates four times in school blood drives during the senior year.
Mrs. La Faye C. Jackson, Sr. named MelleNeekaQuonye’ Clark, Haley Garrett,
April Hartwell, Carrie Mitchell, and Briana Walker recipients of the Rogers C.
Jackson Sr. Memorial Scholarship. Mrs. Vera Meadors named MelleNeekaQuonye’
Clark and Haley Garrett co-winners of the Mrs. Earlene Walker Scholarship.
Haley Garrett was announced as receiving an ULM Pom Line Scholarship.
MelleNeekaQuonye’ Clark was recognized as winner of the 2010 Sheriff’s
Association Scholarship.
Carrie
Mitchell, president of the senior class, presented the eighty-eighth cedar rope
to Alexandra Crain, president of the junior class, in the traditional cedar
rope ceremony. MelleNeekaQuonye Clark offered the benediction to close the
commencement ceremonies.
The
following 2010 graduates received diplomas: Hailee Miranda Barnette, Jessica
Bender, De’Narus Bennett, Matthew Joseph Brazzel, Jerika Rosha Michelle Burks,
Tasha Calloway, Ja’Mario D. Carter, Antonio Rafael Casey, Sr., Charles Edward
Casey, Jr., MelleNeekaQuonye’ Clark, Tiffany Rena Combs, Shelby Krystyn
Crabtree, Deddrick M. Critton, Jermarcus Curry, Dominique Shanicia Daniels,
Laurabeth LeAnne Dean, Victoria Faith Fong, Meagan Shavone Ford, Quashunda
Shanice Ford, Haley Marie Garrett, Milton Lee Hamilton, Jr., Shawn Aubyn Hardy,
Jer’Kissa Shannell Harper, Demingo Cortez Harris, Katherine Shanice Georgia
Harris, April Marie Hartwell , Ramon Carlos Henderson, Hillary Breanne
Higginbotham, David Earl Howard, Jr., Briana Nicole Hunter, Zenita Laquita
Jenkins, Tanisha Danielle Lewis, Cardarius Mitchell, Carrie Alicia Mitchell,
Cosmos Osayimwen Oyara, Jr., Erica Paige Palmer, Chasity LaKeece Rabb, Deonnica
L. Rhodes, Marcus Woodrow Carvel Rhodes, Sharonica Denise Ridley, Lloyd Jesse
Roberson, Chelsey Marie Robinson, Patrick Antonio Bradley-Shelman, Constanza
Shelton, Michelea Smith, Maggie Amanda Torbet , ABC Turner, Briana Shontarius
Walker, Delmer Watts, Joseph T. Watts, Terrance Termane Webb, Rex Rernard West,
Cierra Chardae Williams, Ja’Lisa Rachelle Willis, Hope S. Willis, ArDarius D.
Wilson, Hannah Katherine Young.
Seniors graduating
Mount Olive Christian School
Graduation: Friday, May 14 at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium
Graduates
Kalyn
Jordan, Carey Jones, Andrew Sistrunk, Kori Butler and Matthew Wiggins
Haynesville High School
Graduation: Tuesday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium
Graduates
Aubrey
Kirk Allen, Ayesha Lashae Beene, Nakesha Monique Berry, DeMarsheyon Dishon
Bittle, McKenzie Clare Bond, LaDarrius Tremain Buggs, Stephan Anthony Carey,
Carlesha Nicole Cooper, Shanice Shantell Cornelious, Diazeo Lavonte Critton,
Dedra MaShae Dixon, Justin DeWayne Evans, Quamesha Reshae Evans, Ronnie
Fernandez Fields Jr., Cheres Victoria Marie Franks, Kentauwa Semaj Franks,
Shakia Sharrell Fulton, Stacey Daris Gilmore, Jerri Sanchez Grigsby, LaQuita
Nachanuda Hampton, Kentori Sancheaz Hardwell, Javonte Cortez Harris, Shundreka
Monique Hill, Trevor Ford Holly, Iesha Lashae Hunter, William Arthur Hunter
Jr., Laporsha Renea Ivory, Norshica Monea Jackson, Ian Andrew Jenkins, Dermarteze
Martia Johnson, Kadedra Dundra Johnson, Sequorah Naomi Jones, Shaynna Marie
Kirkpatrick, Heather Lee, Deandree Jamar Lewis, JaMichael Jamal Mays, Ledarius
Bair McGee, Sincere McGee, Alexis Nicole Millwee, Darius Kentrell Moore, Jason
Alan Morgan, James Ronald Penn Jr., Cemone Patrice Potter, Lance Colton Reeves,
Derriick Lamon Robinson, Veronica Monique Russ, Gregory Martin Sanders, Daivon
Marquel Thomas, Ashley Denise Waller, LaQuita Depaula Washington, Bruce Orlanda
Webb Jr., Jamarcea Jamal West
Athens High School
Graduation: Sunday, May 9, at 4 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium
Graduates
Mardezeo
Tramaine Allen, Willie Earl Cato Junior, Steven Sandiago Crane, Devarius Alunte
Critton, Bianca Nicole Graham, Tiera Shana Harris, Shalaina Lanette Jenkins,
Keneisha Nichele Tate, Russell Ladall Thorton, Charrinell Antionette Winzer,
Katelyn Marie Winzer
Many gather for National Day of Prayer
The Guardian-Journal photo/Jenni WIlliams
The Claiborne Parish Courthouse lawn was
host to a number of residents that joined area pastors in participating in the
2010 National Day of Prayer last Thursday. Pictured above is First Presbyterian
Pastor John McClelland as he says a short prayer during the lunch hour’s event.
Many prayers were issued during the event including ones for our parish, our
police and fire departments, the media and our school system.
Many
gathered to observe the 59th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer at the
Claiborne Parish Courthouse at noon last Thursday, May 6, to join with citizens
throughout the United States in asking the Lord to bless our nation.
The
theme for 2010 was “Prayer for Such a Time as This,” and the scripture chosen
this year was Nahum 1:7, “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He
cares for those who trust in Him.”
Thanks
to the town workers for the United States flags that were displayed around The
Square. The Trinity Bible Study Group has distributed posters and promotional
materials to the churches, schools and businesses in the area. Thanks to the
Homer Police Department, the traffic from large trucks that circle The Square
all day long was held back for the short prayer period and the prayers could be
heard.
Following
a welcome by the Rev. Ben Booth, ministers and laymen offering prayers for the
different needs of our country. This observance was under the direction of
Booth and the Homer Ministerial Alliance.
The
observance continued at 7 p.m. with a service of “Prayer and Praise” held at
Trinity Southern Methodist Church, planned by the Trinity Bible Study and
Prayer Group with the help of the Homer Ministerial Alliance.
The
welcome was given by Sandra Langley, who served as song leader. Prayers for our
nation’s needs were offered throughout the service by Dr. John Markley, the Rev.
James Pixley, Dr. Pat Bates, the Rev. James Norcross, Barbara Martin, Joe
Richardson and Sharon Pixley.
Special
music on prayer and patriotism was offered by Martin, Alice Gandy, Lana Pugh,
Langley, Joey White, Richardson, Earline Richardson, Pat Gladney, David Simons
and the Wesley Chapel Singers who were Earnestine Greene, Bonnie Keene, Pat
Bates, Henny Weiland and Sadie Garrett.
Accompanist
was Rosalind Gladney.
The
service closed with Sandra leading everyone in singing “God Bless America,” and Sharon Pixley offering the closing prayer written by the 2010 Honorable
Chairman Franklin Graham.
Everyone
agreed the 2010 National Day of Prayer observance was one of the best since
beginning observance of it in Homer in 1993. Everyone is looking forward to the
National Day of Prayer in 2011.
Submitted by Mary Turner, local coordinator
Lions Chicken Charbroil a success
The Guardian-Journal photos/Michelle
Bates
The Homer Lions Chicken Charbroil was a
complete success, selling 500 plates. At $7 per plate, those who purchased
tickets received a chicken leg quarter, mouthwatering potato salad and sweet
tangy beans. But none of it would have been possible without the support of the
House of Raeford, who donated the leg quarters, Jerry Bailey with Moon’s
Grocery for cooking the chickens, Lion Jerry Atkins, who cooked the breakfast
sausages, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Minden for providing drinks for the
workers, Regions Bank for donating the use of their parking lot, Lion Pat Gladney
for the use of his trailer, Lion Jim Hatch, who was in charge of refreshments,
and all the Lions Club members who sold tickets to make this year’s charbroil
such a success. Lion Dick Dorrell, chicken charbroil chairman, gave thanks to
all those who donated their time, materials and services to make the charbroil
a success. Pictured are from left, Lions Bob Robinson, Terry Willis, Dick
Dorrell, Dwayne Woodard, Ken Bailey, Mal Hauser, Buddy Pixley. Seated is Lion
Fred Lewis.
Pro Service Tire Company holds grand opening
The Guardian-Journal photo/Michelle Bates
ProService Tire Company held its grand
opening on Friday, May 7. With hamburgers and all the fixins, the public got to
come out and enjoy good food, fellowship and congratulate the new owners with
opening a business in Claiborne Parish. ProService Tire Company is also a
member of the Claiborne Chamber of Commerce. Pictured from left are Claiborne
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director John Watson, Ashley Eulate and Todd
Spurlock, ProService Tires, Claiborne Chamber Members J.T. Taylor, Nicole
Sanders Ware and Wesley Emerson.
Marathon donates to RFL
Submitted photo
Marathon Oil Company (MOC) in Haynesville
donates $4,500 to the American Cancer Society(ACS). Shown above is Dwight
Brodbeck , Superintendent presenting Lindsay Maggio, a representative with the ACS with the check for Relay for Life Claiborne Parish. Behind them are MOC employees Jared
Newsom, Jennifer Kennedy, and Stanley Newsom.
