Al-Anon — 8 p.m. Thursdays; 4 p.m. Sundays; 2412 N. Beaton St., Corsicana.
Alcoholics Anonymous —11 a.m. Sundays; 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Lakeside United Methodist Church annex building, 515 Farm-to-Market Road 416, Streetman (St. Elmo community).
Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas, Ombudsman Program, needs volunteers. Call (800) 272-3921.
Basic for Living classes — 9 to 10:30 a.m. first and third Saturdays of month (September through May), Griffin Chapel Church of God in Christ fellowship hall, 709 E. 12th Ave. For women of all ages. Call Ethel Baptist, (903) 874-7337.
Blood pressure clinic — 10 a.m. second Wednesday of each month, Friendship Towers sunroom. Call (903) 874-4745.
Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step Bible-based Christ-centered recovery program for adults — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays, First Baptist Church fellowship hall, 510 W. Collin St.; 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, 918 N. 13th St. Call Barbara Abbe, (903) 654-0003; Jeff Fitzhugh, (903) 872-7473; or Grady Pierson, (903) 874-3421.
Central Appraisal District board meetings — 3 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, 111 E. First Ave.
Children to age 21, having physical, mental or emotional problems who are not receiving an education, may call Corsicana Independent School District special education office, (903) 874-7441. CISD offers a number of special programs for students with disabilities.
Classes for medically-challenged children and special needs children — New Beginnings Family Fellowship, State Highway 22, Blooming Grove. Creative therapy classes, 5 p.m. second Thursday of each month. Music therapy classes, 5 p.m. fourth Thursday of each month. Call (903) 695-0025 or (903) 422-6120; or e-mail: info@whenarewegoinghome.com.
Community Services — Help may be available to low-income families in Navarro County with high energy bills. Applications must be completed to determine household eligibility. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 831-9929.
Cub Scout Pack 253 and Boy Scout Troop 253 — Meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Grace Community Church. View www.pack253.co.cc or call Toni at (903) 851-6621 about upcoming events.
Cub Scout Pack 258 — meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St., Corsicana. For more information, call (903) 874-2122 or (903) 872-3874.
Disaster Action Team (DAT) — 7 p.m. first Thursday of each month, American Red Cross, 701 W. Second Ave. Call Shelly Campbell, (903) 874-4551; or e-mail: scampbell@redcrossdallas.org.
Experience Works — recruits job-seeking individuals 55 and older. Call (866) 412-0978 or (903) 874-8276. Web site: www.experienceworks.org.
Family Caregiver Support Group of Navarro County — 6:30 p.m. first Thursday each month at Abundant Life Fellowship, 3900 Farm-to-Market Road 744. For more information, call (903) 641-9592.
Family Service Association — 517 N. Commerce St., (903) 874-4971. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays; 8 a.m. to noon Fridays; and 8 a.m. to noon second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
Free GED, ESL and literacy classes — Call Navarro College Department of Adult Education, (903) 875-7464 or (903) 875-7460.
Frost Volunteer Fire Department Community Service Center, Garitty Street, Frost, accepts donations 3 to 5 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays of month. Call (903) 229-0747 or e-mail: frostvfd@yahoo.com.
Grief support luncheon — noon, first Wednesday of each month, Hospice of Cedar Lake, 625 N. Main St., (903) 874-2646.
Habitat for Humanity of Navarro County, 417 W. Collin St., needs volunteers and accepts applications for those qualifying for a Habitat home. Call (903) 872-4690 or (903) 874-5136. Web site: www.navarrohabitat.org.
Horse Project Drill Team meetings — 3 p.m. second Sunday of each month, KWC Quarterhorse Ranch, 1381 County Road NE2120, Kerens. Practice for drill team, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call Carla, (903) 851-1361.
MLK Center board senior citizen program — 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. first and third Tuesday of each month. Call Della Borkchum, (903) 874-7259 or (903) 872-3994; or Jim Graves, (903) 874-7259 or (903) 874-8053.
Navarro County Animals at Risk Foundation — 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month, Heritage Oaks West sunroom. Call (903) 654-3668.
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance — 7 p.m. Tuesdays, St. John’s Episcopal Church fellowship hall, 101 N. 14th St. Call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Navarro County Meals on Wheels needs volunteers. Call (903) 641-0166.
Navarro County Office of Emergency Management — community-based information Web site, www.navarrocountyoem.org.
Navarro County Reach to Recovery — (903) 872-2459 or (800) 227-2345. Web site: www.cancer.org.
Navarro Regional Hospital Auxiliary — seeks volunteers to serve in various areas of hospital. Call Connie Beal, (903) 654-6802; Jessie Gonzales, (903) 872-1596; or Lydia Holy, (903) 872-1740.
New Beginnings group of Alcoholics Anonymous — 7 p.m. Mondays, First United Methodist Church activities building, 320 N. 15th St.
North Texas Food Stamp Outreach Program application assistance — second Tuesday of each month at The Salvation Army, 212 E. First Ave., (214) 330-1396; or e-mail: foodstamps@ntfb.org.
Old interior pictures of the Navarro County Courthouse (especially 1905 through 1930s) are needed. Contact Lowell Dunn, Moe and Dunn PLLC, 1200 W. Second Ave.; or Hugh Stroube, U Store, 310 N. 12th St.
Riding Club — 3 p.m. every fourth Sunday of the month, Willis Arena, Roane Road. Call Carla, (903) 851-1361.
Storytime — 10 a.m. Fridays for preschool children ages 3 to 5 (though all age groups are welcome), Corsicana Public Library, (903) 654-4810.
Support group for victims of domestic violence — meets first and third Mondays of each month. Call (800) 283-8401 or (254) 749-4437.
Suicide Survivor Group — Child and Family Program, 312 N. 13th St. Call (903) 874-2517 or e-mail to Pam.Crawford@pchas.org.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly No. 1693 — meets 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St. Weigh-ins 9:30 to 10 a.m. Call Mary at (903) 872-5568 or Joyce at (903) 874-5145. Web site: www.tops.org.
The Salvation Army — 212 E. First Ave., (903) 874-7131 or (903) 851-3797; or e-mail: elizabeth_anderson@salvationarmy.org.
Volunteers needed for hospice. Call Hand in Hand Hospice, (903) 874-7700; Family First Hospice, (972) 878-2273; Gardendale Hospice, (903) 874-3232; or Hospice of Cedar Lake, (903) 874-2646.
Young at Heart Club of Blooming Grove for residents 55 and older — 1 to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, Blooming Grove Fire Department meeting room. Call Brenda, (903) 354-6837.
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Officer injured in wreck
A Corsicana patrol officer, Seth Fuller, was slightly injured when a pickup pulled out in front of him Friday morning on East MLK at Third Street, according to Police Chief Randy Bratton.
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News from Mayor Chuck McClanahan
When you elected me mayor last year, I promised to communicate news and information about the city directly to you. Since that time, I have provided regular commentary updating you on both our triumphs and challenges through e-mail and through a column in the Corsicana Daily Sun.
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Grand Jury indicts 50
The Navarro County Grand Jury returned 50 indictments Thursday, according to District Attorney Lowell Thompson.
Four of the indictments were for Michael Edward Shimonek, Jr., accused of drug possession, theft of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon, according to Thompson.
In addition, the grand jury indicted Jerry Lee Vaughn with possession of a controlled substance, aggravated assault and evading arrest with a vehicle.
An indictment is a finding that there is enough evidence to proceed to a trial, but does not declare anyone guilty or innocent. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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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. -
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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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