Corsicana Downtown R.O.S.E. Association meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th St.
Used adult-size baseball gloves and baseballs have been requested by Lance Cpl. Peter Seefeldt, son of Corsicana resident Ruth Neal. You may also donate new decks of playing cards. Seefeldt has been deployed with the 2nd Marine Division and is stationed in Iraq. You may drop off your donations of gloves, balls and cards at the Corsicana Daily Sun office.
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.
A scholarship has been set up to honor Jan Green Ivie. Donations may be made to: Jan Ivie Memorial Account, in care of City National Bank, P.O. Box 1798, Corsicana, TX 75151. For more information, call Trena Weidmann at (903) 874-5691.
Basic for Living classes for women of all ages are held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. every first and third Saturday of the month September through May in the fellowship hall of Griffin Chapel Church of God in Christ, 709 E. 12th Ave. Topics will include beginners sewing, food and nutrition, communication classes, defensive driving, money management and other topics. For more information, call Ethel Baptist at (903) 874-7337.
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FYI 9/26/08
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Calling all recruits
The Corsicana Police Department is once again opening the doors for the Citizens Police Academy, with classes starting March 22.
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Dance hall appeal denied
An appeal to the Corsicana City Council to overturn the denial of a dance hall permit on Roane Road was voted down by the council at its Tuesday meeting.
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Animals seized near Cayuga
Anderson County sheriff’s authorities say criminal charges could be forthcoming following Friday’s seizure of six horses and four donkeys from property near Cayuga.
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Super Bowl measles alert issued
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Local Beat for 2/9/12
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Stop! That's what it says ...
A 'Stop' sign replaces the 'Yield' sign at the intersection of Collin Street and North 12th Street.
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Boehner: Congress to overturn birth control policy
House Speaker John Boehner accused the Obama administration Wednesday of an "unambiguous attack on religious freedom," promising that Congress will reverse a new policy requiring religious schools and hospitals to provide employees with free birth control if the president doesn't.
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‘That lady welder’
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