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FYI 1/27/09
Storytime is held at 10 a.m. Fridays for preschool children ages 3 to 5 (though all age groups are welcome) at the Corsicana Public Library. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.
Disaster Action Team (DAT) leaders are needed. The Corsicana branch of the American Red Cross is seeking experienced professionals to respond to local disasters. The branch is looking for individuals who have prior success in various aspects of management and/or have had success in leadership roles within the public and private sector. DAT meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at 701 W. Second Ave. Newcomers are welcome, and refreshments will be served. The branch is also looking for residents who can come and assist with client follow-up and data entry of current disaster cases. For more information, call Shelly Campbell at (903) 874-4551 or e-mail to scampbell@redcrossdallas.org.
New Beginnings group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Monday in the family activities building at First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St. All meetings are non-smoking.
Free GED, ESL and literacy classes are offered in Corsicana, Ennis, Fairfield, Ferris, Mexia, Midlothian, Red Oak and Waxahachie. Day and evening classes are available. Educational materials will be provided in the classroom. To obtain a schedule or request more information, contact the Navarro College Department of Adult Education at (903) 875-7464 or (903) 875-7460.
Habitat for Humanity of Navarro County needs volunteers and is also accepting applications for those qualifying for a Habitat home. For more information or application, the local Habitat office is located at 417 W. Collin St. or you may call (903) 872-4690 or (903) 874-5136 or view the Web site at www.navarrohabitat.org.
Navarro Regional Hospital Auxiliary is searching for friendly, compassionate volunteers to serve in various areas of the hospital. Scheduled times and hours and days are flexible. For more information, contact Connie Beal, volunteer coordinator, at (903) 654-6802; or membership chairmen Jessie Gonzales at (903) 872-1596 or Lydia Holy at (903) 872-1740.
Experience Works, officed locally at Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, 720 N. Beaton St., is recruiting job-seeking individuals who are 55 and older with limited income and want to work. Experience Works provides paid on-the-job training to eligible low income older workers. You are encouraged to get the training for the job you want. For more information, call (866) 412-0978 or view the Web site at www.experienceworks.org.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 1693, a non-profit organization, meets from 10 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St., Corsicana. Weigh-ins are from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Anyone interested in losing weight with a strong support system is welcome. For more information, call Bobbie at (903) 354-6790 or Joyce at (903) 874-5145 or visit the Web site www.tops.org.
Navarro County Office of Emergency Management and Local Emergency Planning Committee has community-based information Web site, www.navarrocountyoem.org. The Web site is continually being updated with helpful information.
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.a
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Shopping center back on city agenda
The Corsicana City Council will consider rezoning a block off First Avenue to allow for construction of a small shopping center, when the group meets in regular session at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Government Center, 200 N. 12th St.
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Special commissioners meeting scheduled
A special meeting of the Navarro County Commissioners’ Court will take place Tuesday to consider a number of topics, including the tax rate valuation for the county.
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Business Notes
Brookshire Grocery Company
Brookshire’s manufacturing division has won first place in the cultured milk class at the World Dairy Expo (WDE) Championship Dairy Product Contest with its Food Club Bulgarian Buttermilk. -
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Sept. 6
Corsicana Masonic Lodge will not meet because of Labor Day. -
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Sept.10
VFW Post 3366 will host Country Sue’s Karaoke! The karaoke will be held in the post canteen! Sue has thousands of songs to choose from and her sound is second to none! You will be on center stage. Come be a star! VFW is open from 4 p.m. till midnight!
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Humane Society fund-raiser set for Oct. 9
Paws will be the cause next month as the Humane Society of Navarro County begins its campaign to raise funds towards building a new animal shelter in Corsicana.
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An Unusual Texas Cowboy
The traditional image of the Texas cowboy is a John Wayne type figure with a ten gallon hat and a six shooter strapped to his hip. -
Conservatives group hears from candidates
At a meeting of the Navarro County Conservatives Organization on Thursday, Navarro County commissioner candidates delivered their first pledges for the county ahead of campaigning beginning this weekend.
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Tire disposal day scheduled
Navarro County and the City of Corsicana are partnering up once again to offer a Tire Disposal Day to local residents. The event is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 24 at the Navarro County Precinct 1 Barn. The facility is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of highway 31 and FM 2555. The program will begin at 7 am and conclude at 2 pm.
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Gibson captured in Florida Friday
A former Corsicana man and convicted sex offender who fled from a Dallas halfway house and cut off the electronic monitoring device he was required to wear has been caught in south Florida. - More Latest News Headlines
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