Kirk bond may be revoked

MICHELLE BATES, Editor

A woman accused in the stabbing death of her boyfriend in 2010 could get her bond revoked after she was arrested again Monday for aggravated assault.

Patishi Kirk, 23, of Homer, was arrested Monday, August 20 on the charge of aggravated assault with bond set at $5,000. She has already posted bond.

According to police, witnesses claimed to have seen Kirk at Mayfield Park on Sunday, August 12, riding around the park holding a gun out of a car window.

Officer Scott Glenn was dispatched to the Homer Police Department to take a complaint from the victim. While at the park, she engaged in a conversation with Kirk. Kirk then got into a vehicle and backed out holding a gun out of the window.

Homer Police Chief Russell Mills said he received information from individuals pertaining to possible witnesses on the following day. On Thursday night, August 16, another witness came forward and gave a statement to Glenn. On that Friday, a warrant was obtained and she was arrested on that Monday.

Kirk was first arrested in July 2010 where she was charged with second degree murder in the stabbing death of her boyfriend, Vincent Dunn. She bonded out and has since been free on bond until her arrest Monday.

According to earlier reports, Kirk confessed to the crime but offered no motive. On July 3, 2010, police say Dunn was found in a bedroom inside the residence on Hunter Street where he was later pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police records indicate officers have been called to the Hunter Street residence several times in the past in reference to domestic issues. In the past, Dunn also had a restraining order on Kirk.

In May, she was given a summons (a citation) for simple battery for fighting, issued by the Ruston Police Department. According to Lt. Tim Parker, public information officer, the summons was issued when a dispute between her and a boyfriend became physical.

“In a case like this, if we can’t decide the aggressor, we will issue a summons or we could arrest them (depending on the severity of the altercation),” Parker said. “In this case, we issued a summons.”

A hearing to revoke in Claiborne Parish has been set for Tuesday, September 4. Status conference and trial on the simple battery charge in Ruston is set for September 18 in Ruston City Court.

In a separate incident, a Homer woman has been arrested for forgery after she allegedly stole a checkbook.

Tequisha D. Shelton, 23, was charged with three counts of forgery with bond set at $10,000 for each count on Tuesday, August 14.

According to Homer Police, Officer Frank Evans was contacted by a person who reported that someone had been forging checks from a closed account.

Shelton cashed three checks at various businesses in Homer, and at one business was identified on store video presenting a check to be cashed.

After further investigation, a warrant was issued for her arrest on the above charges. She was placed under arrest and transported to the Claiborne Parish Women’s Jail for booking.

Butterfly Festival set for September 15

The 14th annual Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies will be held September 15 at the Claiborne Parish Fairgrounds in Haynesville. 

The festival features a parade, seminars, a butterfly conservatory stocked with plants and butterflies in all four stages of metamorphosis, many children’s' activities, vendors, musical and dance entertainment, and several contests for which prizes are awarded.

The butterfly-themed parade, which begins at 9a.m., includes a pet parade with trophies awarded for the largest, smallest, most unusual, and best-decorated pets.  To enter, contact Linda Knox at (318) 624-1606 or e-mail .

Programs for the day will be two presented by Felder Rushing, titles undetermined,  Butterflies From Scratch, The Monarch Butterfly, Live Demonstration with Caterpillars and Their Host Plants and a skit God Planted Those Dandelions.

Vendors desiring a space at the festival should contact Pat Bourn, (318) 624-1216, 3647 Hwy 2 Alt, Haynesville, LA 71038, or LeBois Sincox, (318) 624-0661, 2087 Dogwood Drive, Haynesville, or Sissy Balda, (318) 624-2483, 500 Main Street, Haynesville.

To enter the nature photography contest and exhibit, contact Mary Anna Perryman, (318) 377-1006, 299 Perryman Drive, Dubberly, LA 71024, e-mail .

The container gardening contest offers monetary prizes.  An entry must be from your own garden and can feature any type of flowering or foliage plants growing in a container.  To enter, contact Beverlee Killgore, day (318) 624-1122, evening (318) 624-2432, 2222 Main Street, Haynesville, LA 71038, e-mail .

There will be a horseshoe pitching contest with $100 awarded to the winning team.  For information concerning this and other festival activities or a brochure contact Loice Kendrick-Lacy, (870) 234-4910 or (318) 624-1929, 203 Troy, Magnolia, AR 71753, , www.claiborneone.org.

Butterfly Queen to promote new book

‘Gardening to Attract Butterflies,

The Beauty and the Beast’

Loice Kendrick-Lacy is the founder and director of the Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies, with its 14^th annual being held this year at the Claiborne Parish Fairgrounds in Haynesville, Louisiana. She is a member of the Louisiana Native Plant Society, Louisiana Ornithological Society, the Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society, the Haynesville Garden Club, the Arkansas Audubon Society, and is a master gardener certified in both Louisiana and Arkansas.

Known as the Butterfly Queen, Loice, a long-time resident of Haynesville, will be having an advance previewing for her first book, Gardening to Attract Butterflies; The Beauty and the Beast. Television interviews will be given and advance orders will be taken that day, but Loice's first book signing will be at the annual Butterfly Festival in Haynesville, Louisiana on Sept. 15, 2012.

Having been a journalism major at what was then Southwest Texas State Teachers College, Loice has published poetry and many articles on nature. For the past 37 years, she has written a column for the newsletter of the Arkansas Audubon Society, also serving as that publication's editor for 10 of those years.

An avid birder as well as butterflier and lover of all things in nature, Loice taught either botany or ornithology for 14 years at the Arkansas Audubon Ecology Camp. For over 30 years, she has been giving programs on butterflies, birds, wildflowers and gardening. Since 2004, she has taught butterfly gardening to each new class of master gardeners in Southwest Arkansas. Prior to moving to Arkansas, she taught the same subject to master gardeners in Northwest Louisiana.

In reference to the Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies, botanist and butterflier Dr. Charles Allen says, "This event has seen a lot of visitors over the years but none as important as the butterflies themselves. I am a fortunate person who has been able to attend the festival each year since its inception in 1999. As the director, Loice puts much work into the festival, making sure that every little detail is in place on that Saturday in September each year when butterflies are given their due celebration in Northwest Louisiana. This is the reason the festival has continued with such success for 13 years. Her book on gardening to attract butterflies is an appropriate crown for Loice, the Butterfly Queen."

Loice was born in Runnels County in the country near the small town of Talpa, Texas, in a setting idyllic for her to become Nature's Child. Since there were no school buses in the area when the time came, her three older siblings were homeschooled using textbooks supplied by the public school. Later when she was nearing school age, Loice says her mother tried with little success to interest her in books. Concerning her reluctance to open a book, Loice explains, "My interest at that time was in exploring the attractions of nature, thus I wanted to spend every daylight hour outside."

By the time Loice had reached school-age, the family had moved closer to a school where she was placed in the first grade, but the following year she was advanced to the third, skipping the second. She says, "I give the credit for any success I had in school to my mother for being such a gifted teacher even though she was often stymied in her efforts to interest me in scholarly pursuits in those early years."

In the first few years after Loice and her older siblings entered public school, the four rode Shetland ponies to school. As they had only three ponies, Loice rode behind her brother on what was the smallest of the ponies. She says her parents wouldn't entrust her to any but their only son nor did they think any but he could handle Bay Molly, a cantankerous and stubborn little animal.

Loice recalls some of her remembrances from her early childhood: a turtle laying its many eggs in a sandy spot in the yard; searching for the nests of wrens under the syrup buckets capped over fence posts; climbing the mulberry tree by the chicken house to feast on its juicy black fruit, unmindful of the resulting stains on her clothing; watching horned toads dining on their favorite insects in the red ant beds and wondering if they ever got stung as she often did; riding her stick horse (the dried stalk of a yucca plant) to search out new adventures; using a broom straw to bring forth a doodle bug from its inverted conical pit in the sand, all the time reciting "doodle bug, doodle bug your house is on fire;" looking for the sky-blue eggs of bluebirds in cavities of rotting fence posts; making necklaces from smilax leaves joined together with thorns from mesquites; picking the delicious agarita berries to enjoy with cream (real cream straight from the family dairy cows) and sugar; frolicking barefoot on the front lawn in a gentle rain.

Recalling the above pleasures of her childhood, Loice admits that truly not much has changed; she can still enjoy all those simple things of nature. Perhaps with one exception: the stick horse might better be used as a walking staff rather than a trusty steed.

Emilee Holloway Prayer Supper this Friday at FUMC Homer

A prayer supper for little Emilee Holloway will be held this Friday beginning at 7 p.m. at Homer’s First United Methodist Church. The supper, beginning at 5 p.m., will include burgers with all the fixins’ and a drink.

A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary where citizens will gather to pray for Emilee, her doctors and her family when she will have brain surgery in September at Cook’s Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.

She has had debilitating seizures most of her short life and the medications are no longer working. Also, t-shirts are for sale, although supplies are running out fast.

If you would like a t-shirt, please contact Allison Dillon at 318-433-0863. Youth sizes are $12, adult smalls through extra-large for $15, and 2x through 4x are $17.

Emilee is expected to be in the hospital for six weeks if all goes well, her mother, Jennifer Holloway, said. She will undergo therapy for several years of her life for paralysis on her right side. Once she returns home, she will undergo therapy every day for quite a while, which will include physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy.

A look at football in Claiborne Parish

The Claiborne Parish football coaches spoke at August’s Lion’s Club meeting held in the conference room at Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant on August 9 .

 First up was Haynesville High School’s Head Coach David Franklin.

Coach Franklin filled the club members in on a little bit of his 39-member team for the 2012-13 season. The team consists of 11 Freshman, nine sophomores, 15 juniors and four seniors.

The coaching staff will remain basically the same with Red Franklin, Tracy Jackson, Tony Gantt, Clay Canterbury, and a new student coach Mario Thompson. The majority of these coaches are, of course, residents of Haynesville, making the staff a special kind of thing.

The Haynesville Golden Tornado kicked off their season the very next day with a scrimmage against North Caddo and will participate in the annual Jam at the Joe Jamboree this Saturday against Jonesboro.

Then regular season will begin next Friday against North Webster.

Coach Franklin touched on the adding on to the name of the Golden Tornado’s Memorial Stadium. The stadium’s new name will reflect  the impact that former Head Coach Red Franklin has had on the program. The new name will be Red Franklin - Memorial Stadium, maintaining the original name in honor of local veterans and now also honoring Red Franklin.

Addressing the club next was Homer High School’s Head Coach John Sampson.

Coach Sampson touched on his 35-member team and six-member coaching staff, looking forward to the extra coaches.

The team kicked off its season with a scrimmage held this past Friday. The Fighting Pelicans will host a jamboree at home this year with Grambling, Lakeside and North Webster participating.

The team is looking well already and has high hopes for the season, with a number of team members being looked at by area colleges.

The team is looking better and better, with the staff expecting the end-of-season numbers to reflect the team’s efforts.

Claiborne Academy’s brand new Head Coach Lyn Lumley was introduced to the club as the last speaker of the meeting.

Coach Lumley, a very recent transplant from Oregon, has been a past private school football coach for a number of California high schools.

His Rebels team consists of 25 members on the varsity team and 34 for the junior varsity team.

The teams is experiencing a bit of a rebuilding year as last year had a number of seniors. He commented on the conditioning of the team, especially as he isn’t used to the Louisiana heat.

His goal for the team for this year’s season is to at least take fourth place in district to qualify for state playoffs.

The team traveled to Riverdale the next day to participate in a jamboree and held their first home game against Prairie View of Bastrop this past Friday.

Coach Lumley mentioned a new program he implemented over the summer - a kids football camp for future players, with the belief that “you gotta start ‘em young.” More than 30 kids showed up to participate in the event.

“Overall, we’re excited about the season,” Coach Lumley concluded.

Foster Campbell to stop in Claiborne Parish

The Guardian-Journal

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell will be in Claiborne Parish on Thursday, September 13 to answer questions from local residents about their utilities.

“I invite citizens to attend and discuss any concerns they may have about their electricity, natural gas and other utility services,” Campbell said.

His first stop will be at Haynesville City Hall at 10 a.m., located at 1711 Main Street.

He will also be the guest speaker for the Homer Lions Club at noon at Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant. All members are encouraged to attend and bring a guest.

His next stop will be in Minden at 3 p.m. at Minden City Hall, located at 520 Broadway in Minden, so if you missed him in Homer and Haynesville, there’s still a chance to get questions answered in Minden.

Campbell said he would ask representatives of local public utilities to attend and address questions that arise.

For more information, please contact Commissioner Campbell’s office toll-free at 1-800-256-2412.

Claiborne declared drought disaster area

MICHELLE BATES, Editor

Claiborne Parish is now one of 11 parishes in north Louisiana that have been declared a drought disaster area.

According to Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain, he received a notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that four parishes and seven contiguous parishes are now designated natural disaster areas as a result of the drought.

Claiborne Parish is a contiguous designated area, which means Claiborne is a parish that touches a designated drought disaster area.

“With this designation, they are eligible for grants and other emergency assistance from the Farm Service Agency,” Strain said in a telephone interview. “We urge (farmers) to call their local Farm Service Agency and make sure you are keeping accurate records of what’s going on on your farms and what your losses are.”

These emergency loans, under USDA rules, come as part of the Consolidated Rural Development Act which serves as the authorizing statute for the USDA’s lending programs. It includes current authority for three major Farm Service Agency farm loan programs: farm ownership loans, farm operating loans and emergency disaster loans. This assistance includes low interest FSA emergency loans.

According to a press release from the LDAF, Morehouse, Richland, Union and West Carroll parishes are declared primary natural disaster areas. Claiborne is among the seven listed as contiguous natural disaster areas. The other six are Caldwell, East Carroll, Franklin, Lincoln, Madison and Ouachita.

“It’s unfortunate that our farmers need this type of assistance, but we are grateful it exists,” Strain said in the press release. “You can’t control mother nature, but we are glad to see our farmers get the assistance they need to alleviate some of the hardship.”

The USDA reports 63 percent of the nation’s hay acreage and about 73 percent of our cattle acreage are in areas experiencing drought. About 87 percent of the U.S. corn and 85 percent of the soybeans are included in the drought areas.

Early last week, President Barack Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA’s intent to purchase up to $170 million in pork, lamb, chicken and catfish for federal food nutrition assistance programs, including food banks, which will help alleviate pressure on American livestock producers and bring the nation’s meat supply in line with demand.

“USDA is committed to using its resources wherever possible to help the farmers, ranchers, small businesses and communities being impacted by the drought,” Vilsack said. “In the past month, we have streamlined the disaster designation process, reduced interest rates on emergency loans and provided flexibility within our conservation programs to support struggling producers.”

Within the last month, USDA has opened the Conservation Reserve Program to emergency haying and grazing, lowered the borrower interest rate for emergency loans and worked with crop insurance companies to provide flexibility to farmers.

For more information, or to apply for a low interest emergency loan, please contact the Louisiana Farm Service Agency at 3737 Government Street, Alexandria, LA 71302, phone 318/473-7721, fax 318/473-7735. Willie F. Cooper is the state executive director.

Council members learn much at LMA conference

MICHELLE BATES, Editor

Haynesville Town Council members who attended the Louisiana Municipal Association’s conference in Lake Charles learned quite a bit through workshops they attended.

While retirement issues weren’t at the top of their agenda, Haynesville Mayor Sherman Brown, District 1 and District 3 Councilwomen Linda Webb and Barbara Torrence learned quite a bit about issues that affect their municipal government.

Torrence said she attended an identity theft workshop where they were warned to be very careful with their personal information.

“It’s worse now than it was 10 years ago,” she said. “No one is immune, and there’s no real way to prevent it.”

Webb said she attended two workshops which included social media and municipalities.

“Be careful of what you put on social media,” she said.

According to what she learned, she said, employers have a right to look at posts on social media sites, such as Twitter and Facebook. If someone says something negative or derogatory about a coworker, it could be grounds for termination.

Webb also attended a community safety workshop, where she learned about intercommunication that must take place among the police department, the mayor and the council in regards to what they have to do if a situation involves a police officer.

Haynesville Mayor Sherman Brown also gave an update on what he learned as well, saying that “public announcements” should be added to the agendas of each monthly meeting. The council does this already, he said, it was just suggested they actually put it on the agenda.

In a handout he gave council members, he made notes on an emergency planning session which encouraged governmental entities to work together in disasters, of which Claiborne Parish already does well. On June 12, a storm ravaged many parts of Claiborne Parish, which left trees down, power outages throughout the parish and essentially left the parish crippled. All divisions of emergency personnel came together to make sure Claiborne Parish got back on its feet.

Brown said they were also encouraged to attend an elected officials emergency management summit in the area coming later this fall.

He also noted the cleanliness of Lake Charles, where the LMA conference was hosted. He said he could see absolutely no litter and he wished the citizens of Haynesville would take such pride. With the recent cleanup efforts going on the last few years, he said, it gets frustrating because after such an event, people are still throwing their trash on the side of the highways and streets.

In police news, the council has officially accepted the resignation of former Haynesville Police Officer Ricky Goode.

In Thursday night’s meeting, Police Chief Anthony Smith requested they accept his resignation, following a sting operation in July that revealed that Goode purchased prescription drugs off the streets in uniform and on duty at the time of the purchase.

According to a press release from the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office, the sting was conducted by the Claiborne Narcotic Enforcement Team (CNET) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Goode was detained by the FBI, but the U.S. Attorney’s Office has not pressed charges and Goode has not been arrested as of this time. His case will go before a grand jury for consideration.

In other police news, Smith informed the council that the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will be donating two 2007 Crown Victoria cars with all equipment included. As soon as the cars are repainted and re-striped, they will be put into service.

In grant news, a resolution for a Louisiana Governmental Assistance Program (LGAP) grant needed to be adopted before September in order to be submitted to the state along with the grant paperwork. The grant, requesting $35,000, would go to repair leaks on the roof at the Claiborne Parish Fair building. The leaks are on the west corner and in the middle. It has to be a hard sustained rain in order for the roof to leak, Brown said, but some screws need to be replaced and the entire roof needs to be coated.

In other news, the council decided to get some property at the Industrial Park appraised and go from there, following an offer from East Texas Crude Oil to purchase about 60 acres of the property for industrial use. They offered the town $1,000 per acre, but the actual property is worth more than that. In the agreement, if it is decided they sell it, the town will also have the right of first refusal.

It will also have to be advertised for two weeks.

Due to conflicts with the fair and the upcoming clerks conference, the council decided to move the October monthly meeting to Monday, October 22. This year’s Claiborne Parish Fair is October 14-20.

In CAC news, Linda Levingston was appointed to the CAC.

At the beginning of the meeting, a moment of silence was observed for those who have passed away since the July meeting. They are: Meredith Garrett, Willie Randle Jr. and Claudia G. Goodwin.

The next meeting of the Haynesville Town Council will be at 6 p.m., Thursday, September 20, in council chambers, located at 1711 Main Street, behind City Hall. For more information, or for questions, please call their office at 318-624-0911.

Hunter’s Ed course set for September

The Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO), along with David Wade Correctional Center (DWCC), will be sponsoring the Hunter Education Courses for 2012.

The hunter education course will be conducted at the Homer Fire Station, 411 West Main Street, in Homer, on September 19, 20 and 22.

The class schedule is as follows:

September 19: 6 until 9 p.m.; September 20: 6 until 9 p.m.; September 22: 8 a.m. until noon

Anyone interested in this hunter education class must pre-register with the CPSO at 318-927-2011 or by contacting Col. Brad Rogers at DWCC at 318-927-0400, extension 455.

In 1985, hunter education became mandatory in Louisiana. Anyone born on or after September 1, 1969 is required by law to complete the Louisiana Hunter Education course before purchasing a hunting license. The minimum age for certification is 10.

Older hunters who plan to hunt outside the state should check the state regulation where they plan to hunt. All 50 states now require some form of mandatory hunter education certification prior to issuing a license.

Hunter education programs have always taught young hunters the practice of firearm and hunting safety. Today, hunter education programs are about more than safety. They have been expanded to produce knowledge, responsible and involved hunters -- hunters who understand the importance of complying with hunting laws and behaving ethically. These programs give beginners a good foundation, and they provide a refresher for veteran hunters.

Ultimately, the mission of hunter education programs is to ensure the continuation of the hunting tradition.

McMullan Realty, Springhill - Announces Opening of Their New Website

Denny McMullan of McMullan Realty Company in Springhill, LA, announces the opening of their re-designed website as of 2012-08-06, with all current listings now available at: www.McMullanRealty.com.

Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home, commercial or investment property, McMullan Realty Company can help. They take pride in taking the time to get to know each and every client individually - listening to their specific needs and wishes. They are ready to negotiate the best deals, determine your optimal selling price and provide you with all the necessary facts you need to make a confident, informed decision.

From the first walk-through to the signing of papers, McMullan Realty will be with you every step of the way. Their experienced agents are ready to help you achieve your real estate goals.

McMullan Realty Company was established in 1961 by Dennis and Evelyn McMullan. Continuously family owned and operated, McMullan Realty Company has specialized in REAL ESTATE SALES AND MARKETING in the North Webster Parish, Louisiana and Southwest Arkansas areas for more than 50-years.

Denny McMullan, broker at McMullan Realty, stated "We were looking for a web designer to re-build our existing site and someone that we could depend upon to maintain our site in a timely manner. After reviewing several area realtor sites, we came across Claiborne Parish web designer, Key-Comp Web Design, we visited the Key-Comp sites for Claiborne Parish realtors and were very impressed (JT Taylor Realty, Northest Properties & Toney Johnson Real Estate). We contacted Joel Ponder of Key-Comp Web Design, he subsequently submitted a very reasonable proposal for the design and maintenance of our site. We accepted the proposal and have been very pleased with the results. If any of you know anyone who wants a new website or has a site that is in need of a re-do, we strongly recommend Key-Comp. You can contact Joel via his new website at: www.KCWD.com."

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

* 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 Guardian-Journal

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