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FYI 8/26/08
Shakers and Scrapers Car Club meets from 6:30 to 10 p.m. the second Friday of each month (March through November) at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2217 W. Seventh Ave., Corsicana. Each month brings a variety of cars and spectators, as well as music, a 50/50 pot, and random door prizes. The cruise nights are weather permitting, and there are no make-up nights for them.
Classes for medically-challenged children and special needs children as well as their siblings are held at New Beginnings Family Fellowship, located on State Highway 22 in Blooming Grove. Creative therapy classes are held at 5 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Music therapy classes are held at 5 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. The classes are free. For more information, call (903) 695-0025 or (903) 422-6120 or e-mail to info@whenarewegoinghome.com.
Donations may be made to “Frost Volunteer Fire Department for Bruce Holman” at Community National Bank and Trust locations at 400 N. Garitty St., Frost; 321 N. 15th St., Corsicana; 3401 S. U.S. Highway 287, Corsicana; 548 Farm-to-Market Road 416, Streetman; and 101 N. Mount St., Fairfield. Donations may also be mailed to Community National Bank and Trust, P.O. Box W, Frost, TX 76641. Holman, a former resident of Frost and son of William and Linda Meskiman, was severely injured in an accident April 26.
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance meets at 7 p.m. each Tuesday in the fellowship hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St. All are welcome to learn to give and to receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Two funds have been established for the benefit of the Donnie Evett family. Donations may be made to the Contribution Fund, in care of Jackie Evett Account at Bank of America, 100 N. Main St., Corsicana, TX 75110; Innovative Therapies Inc., in care of Makenzie Evett Account, 3728 S. U.S. Highway 287, Corsicana, TX 75109.
A fund has been established to help with medical expenses for Cecil Easley Jr., who was injured in a motorcycle accident in June. Donations may be made to the Cecil Easley Jr. Special Account at Community National Bank and Trust, 321 N. 15th St., Corsicana, TX 75110.
Central Appraisal District holds its board meetings at 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at 111 E. First Ave.
Navarro County Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteers to deliver meals for homebound clients. If you are interested in helping your community in this way, call (903) 641-0166 or (903) 229-1840.
Navarro County Reach to Recovery, a service offered free of charge, is a division of the American Cancer Society. Services provided include offering support by breast cancer survivors, literature, temporary breast prosthesis, wigs, and other support. For more information, call (903) 872-2459 or (800) 227-2345 or view the Web site at www.cancer.org.
The Salvation Army, 212 E. First Ave., is in need of diapers and formula for babies and infants. Also, when you clean out your closets and garages, The Salvation Army will accept your donations daily of gently used clothing, household items and furniture. For more information, call (903) 874-7131. The Salvation Army also has a need of volunteers to help others. Anyone willing to help may contact Maj. Elizabeth Anderson at (903) 851-3797 or e-mail to elizabeth_anderson@salvationarmy.org. Also, on the second Tuesday of each month, Andrea Wooden will be in Corsicana to help with application assistance regarding the North Texas Food Stamp Outreach Program. For more information, call (214) 330-1396 or e-mail to foodstamps@ntfb.org.
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Top Ducks
The Mexia chapter of Ducks Unlimited has taken the title of top fundraiser in the state of Texas, surpassing Houston, which was the lead group in 2008. The Mexia Chapter raised in excess of $115,000 in 2009, according to J.E. “Yazoo” Thomas the East Texas Regional Director for Ducks Unlimited.
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Navarro awards first Crouch Scholarship
During the 1980s, Navarro College had a large population of students from the South Pacific Islands of Micronesia
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American Red Cross drill to take place Saturday
On Saturday, the American Red Cross, Navarro Radio Club and Ellis County ARES/RACES will conduct a training drill in Ennis, with permission of the homeowners on Centennial, Highland and Carrol streets.
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County commissioners to meet on land sale
Navarro County commissioners will meet in a special meeting at 4:15 p.m. Friday to discuss an offer on some land for sale.
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Church News
Greater Love Outreach Fellowship Church, 700 E. Park Ave., will host a sister to sister conference, sponsored by the women’s department, at 7 p.m. March 10-19. The theme will be “I’m not afraid to tell my story.” Mothers are encouraged to bring their daughters and daughters to bring their mothers to hear some powerful speakers. Elder William Lewis Jr. is pastor and Marylyn Lewis is first lady. Women’s department overseer is Evangelist Mary Jo Dixon and women’s department president is Barbara Kelley. For more information, call (903) 874-7273.
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Local Beat
March 13
A low-cost equine vaccination clinic, sponsored by the Navarro County Animals at Risk Foundation, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at Beck Animal Hospital, 2508 W. Second Ave. Cost of vaccinations will be: coggins, $15; West Nile, $25; VEWT/Rhino, $32.50; and rabies, $12.50. Farrier service to be provided by John Mulloy, graduate of Texas Horseshoeing School, for trims at $30 per horse. For more information, call NCARF, (903) 654-3668; Linda, (903) 422-1077; or Judy, (903) 519-1084. -
Entertainment Beat
March 12
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will host Country Sue’s Karaoke from 8 p.m. to midnight. The VFW will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811. -
Texas gas prices up 3rd straight week
IRVING, AP) — Retail gasoline prices are up across Texas for a third week in a row.
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Texas ed board debates race in history classes
AUSTIN, (AP) — An effort to require Texas students to learn about congressional Medal of Honor recipients turned into an emotional debate about race for the State Board of Education.
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The big picture
Almost the first painting visitors see entering the Pearce Western Art Museum is a brilliantly colorful painting of the Grand Canyon. The artist who painted it is Brenda Howell, who is scheduled to teach a workshop on art and painting March 26 and 27 at the Cook Center.
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