Corsicana —
July 6
Eureka Crime Watch will hold its regular monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the Eureka United Methodist Church. Special guest will be Chief Deputy Mike Cox from the Navarro County Sheriff’s Department. The public is invited to attend, and refreshments will be served
July 7
Blooming Grove Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at the Blooming Grove Fire Station. The speaker will be Navarro County Tax Assessor/Collector Russell Hudson. Light refreshments will be served, and everyone is welcome to attend.
The American Red Cross will conduct its monthly blood drive from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Martin Hall at First United Methodist Church in Corsicana. Identification are required at check-in. Donors must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old (16 with completed Parental Consent Form). New height and weight restrictions apply to donors younger than 19. Visit redcrossblood.org to learn more.
July 9
American Legion Auxiliary will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. at the Legion Post at 632 North Beaton Street. All officers are asking members to remember to bring their best recipes for the upcoming cookbook. Also be sure to bring coupons for military families overseas. For more information, call the Post after 4 p.m. at (903) 874-3938.
Angels of Corsicana Troop Support will hold its monthly packing meeting at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome. They will be featuring sports equipment to send to the military. Donations of equipment can be dropped off daily between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Anyone having a family member leaving for overseas duty is asked to drop off their information. A monthly box will be sent to them. For more information, call Jean O’Connor at (903) 851-2560.
Local author Byron “Putt” Riddle will be signing copies of his two murder mysteries, “Zero Tolerance,” and its sequel, “Just Greed/Not Lust” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bookstack, 1427 West Second Avenue in Corsicana.
July 11
Help the abused and neglected children of Navarro County by becoming a volunteer for Court Appointed Special Advocates (“CASA”). A CASA volunteer conducts interviews, reviews all records involving the child’s case and makes reports to the court regarding the best interest of the child. A 30 hour training will begins July 11, 2011. For more information, please contact Shannon Dunn with CASA at (903) 872-3772.
Piecemakers’ Quilt Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Westhill Church of Christ. The business meeting will start at 10 a.m. The program this month will be a demonstration by Brenda Metz on a “quilt-as-you-go” technique that might be helpful in completing a community quilt project. For the demo, bring a block or piece of fabric at least eight inches square with batting and backing at least two inches larger all around than the top piece. This will be a workday, so bring your project and you can work on it after lunch at sit–n-sew. Please complete and return the Quilts of Valor items as soon as possible. QOVF request are coming in for this worthy cause. For more information, contact Linda Schnacke at (903) 778-9515.
The Republican Party of Navarro County will hold its County Executive Committee Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Republican headquarters at 111-B West Third Avenue in downtown Corsicana. Party Chair Frank Steed will hold a workshop to implement the Ellis County precinct zone organization plan presented at the previous meeting, to Get-0ut-The-Vote for the 2012 election. A social time will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. saluting local elected officials, hosted by the Navarro County Republican Women. All registered voters are welcome to attend. For more information, visit the website at www.navgop.com.
Woodmen of the World Lodge 5 will meet at 7 p.m. at Liberty Hall. All members, their families and guests are cordially invited.
July 12
Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.
City Of Blooming Grove will hold its monthly city council meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Blooming Grove City Hall, 200 S. Fordyce, Blooming Grove. For more information, Beth Nemeth, of the City of Blooming Grove, at (903) 695-2711.
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Corsicana Emergency Corps located at 416 South 12th Street in Corsicana, will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7 p.m. The general public is invited to attend. Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For further information, please call (903) 872-5072.
July 14
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.
July 19
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815
July 23
Corsicana Police Officers Wives’ Auxiliary are hosting “Back the Blue,” a motorcycle ride beginning with registration at 10 a.m., and kick-stands up at 11 a.m. at I.O.O.F. Park, 1400 N. 45th St., Corsicana. Registration is $20 per bike or car, and the group will ride through Navarro County ending at Harbor Inn Restaurant on Richland Chambers Lake. A donation of school supplies would be appreciated. For more information, call (903) 879-0566.
July 25
Not-for-profit agencies board member training, “Give, Get or Get Off: What in the World is a Board Member Supposed to Do?” will be offered from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall, 312 N. 13th St. in Corsicana. Registration is $10, payable to the United Way of Navarro County. Professor Gaynor Yancey of Baylor University’s School of Social Work will conduct the training, which will include topics such as “Roles and Purposes of Executive Directors and Board Members” and lack of focus during meetings. To pre-register, call Pam Crawford at (903) 874-2517, or e-mail pam.crawford@pchas.org. A continental breakfast will be served beginning at 8:15 a.m.
July 26
Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815
July 28
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.
Aug. 2
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302, or (903) 874-6815.
Aug. 9
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.
Aug. 11
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.
Aug. 16
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Aug. 23
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.
Aug. 25
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.
Aug. 30
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Sept. 6
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302, or (903) 874-6815.
Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.
Sept. 8
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.
Sept. 13
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Sept. 20
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.
Sept. 22
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.
Sept. 27
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Oct. 4
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
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Griffin retires after three decades teaching
When the school bell rings today, it will signal for most the end of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation.
But for Dana Griffin, it will mark the end of his 30-year career teaching ag science at Corsicana High School, the only job he’s had since graduating from college.
Though he is excited about his new horizons, this day will most likely be bittersweet, as 30 years of animals, ag projects, and kids — it’s always been about the kids — draws to a close. -
Schools ready for summer
With a nearly balmy winter, local school districts faced the end of the year with so-called “snow days” still in their pockets. Corsicana schools will spend one of those bad weather days Monday, taking off Memorial Day.
The other free day was spent on April 9, the Monday after Easter.
“We called it Good Friday, Better Monday,” said Susan Johnson, spokeswoman for the district. -
Church News
Open Door Church of God in Christ at 1201 E. Eighth Ave. will host a service tonight at 7 p.m. Pastor James Jones and wife Theresa A. Jones will be speakers. Pastor Jones is currently serving as Chairman of Evangelism for the Greater Huntsville Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship in Huntsville, Alabama. Theresa A. Jones serves as co-pastor of the Reunited Christian Fellowship Church in Huntsville, where they both reside.
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Entertainment Beat
May 25
VFW Post 3366 invites all its members and guest out for an evening of karaoke with Country Sue’s Karaoke!! Canteen opens at 4 p.m. and karaoke starts at 8 p.m. until closing. Come early to get a good seat! Admission is free! Call (903) 872-3811 after 4 p.m. for more information. -
Sample Ballots, Polling Places for May 29 Election
Click this link to get sample ballots for the May 29 Primary Election
Early voting
Early voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays Monday thru Friday May 14 through May 18, and May 21 through May 25, 2012, in the basement of the Navarro County Courthouse, 300 W. Third Ave., Corsicana.
Early voting will be held on the weekend from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday May 19, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, in the basement of the Navarro County Courthouse, 300 W. Third Ave., Corsicana. -
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May 26
Union High Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fundraiser at 6 p.m. at the fire station on FM 638. The menu consists of fried chicken, macaroni salad, green beans, rolls, tea and dessert, and there will be entertainment following the meal. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. -
Relay for Life donations still pouring in
Annot Walthall with the Navarro County Relay for Life received two additional donations Thursday totaling more than $3,000 at the offices of the Corsicana Daily Sun.
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Two Doors Down closing doors next week
After five years of serving up gourmet coffee, parties and unusual fare, Two Doors Down is closing June 8, according to owner Todd Jones.
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Walk Across Texas wraps up
Do you want to know an easy way to get fit and reduce your risk for cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke?
All it took for 312 Navarro County citizens this spring was a decent pair of walking shoes and 150 minutes of their time every week for eight weeks in the “Walk Across Texas” program sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extenstion. -
Man suspected in Corsicana heist may have done others
The man accused of robbing the Corsicana Shell station at Interstate 45 and Texas Highway 31 is now being investigated for even more hold-ups, according to police investigators up and down I-45.
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