Published: June 20, 2008 08:55 pm      

Local Beat 6/21/08

For a complete listing of local beat items, view the Daily Sun Web site at www.corsicanadailysun.com.



June 21

Powell Volunteer Fire Department will have a fish fry fund-raiser beginning at 5 p.m. at the fire station. Cost of the meal will be $8 per plate. Menu will be fish, french fries, beans, coleslaw, bread, tea and coffee. Funds raised will go towards new fire equipment that is needed.



The 20th annual Juneteenth parade will be held at 10 a.m. with the line-up beginning at 9 a.m. at Brookshire’s, 800 N. Main St. The parade route will begin at Brookshire’s traveling south on Main Street, west on Second Avenue, south on 12th Street, east on Fourth Avenue, south on Main Street, east on Sixth Avenue, north on Commerce, east on Fifth Avenue and continuing on G.W. Jackson Avenue, south on Parham, east on Sixth Avenue and ending at Bunert Park where the program will be held.



June 22

Heart of Texas Barrel Racing Association will host a show beginning at noon at the Navarro County Exposition Center. Admission will be free to the public. For more information, call Camille McCain at (903) 872-5283.



June 23

Barry Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited.



June 24

Winkler Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited.



Central Texas Quarter Horse Association will hold a ride night for members only at 6:30 p.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center. For more information, call Steve at (903) 641-6844.



Navarro County Republican Women will meet at noon on the seventh floor of the Bank of America building, 100 N. Main St. The program will feature a report on the Texas State Republican Convention in Houston. Lunch will be $7. Reservations for lunch can be made by calling Anne Curtis at (903) 874-0056 or e-mail to jraycurtis@netzero.net. Visitors are welcome to attend. The organization is open to all Republican women in Navarro County and everyone interested is invited to learn more about the organization.



June 25

Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas will host a job search workshop on “Microsoft Excel Training” at 10 a.m. at its office, 720 N. Beaton St. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



June 26

Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a session on creating a business plan from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th St. Cost of the workshop will be $20. For more information or to register, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.



Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas will host a “Workforce Center Orientation” at 10 a.m. and a job search workshop on “Resume Preparation” at 10 a.m. at its office, 720 N. Beaton St. “WorkInTexas.com” training will be offered at 5:30 p.m. at the center, but seating is limited and you must pre-register for this training. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



Corsicana Masonic Lodge will confer an EA degree on a candidate at 7 p.m. A meal will be served at 6 p.m. All masons are invited.



The Navarro College PAL will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Cook Center on the Navarro College campus. All people 60 and above are invited to attend. Bring a covered dish and come meet new friends. Drinks will be provided. Please bring canned goods fro the Navarro County Food Pantry. A guest speaker will be presented.



June 27

The Freedom Flag Project will hold a fund-raiser to assist with funding the numerous events held at Bunert Park in honor of local heroes. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a barbecue plate dinner and bake sale will be held at the City of Corsicana Annex Building, located on Collin Street, behind the Corsicana Public Library. If you are interested in ordering bake sale items or plate dinners or donating items, contact Ruby Williams, Emmaline Gonzalez, Sirvella Monie, Robert O’Toole, Faith Holt, Babbette Samuels, Jan Libal, or Ann Massey at annmassey1@att.net or (903) 874-6970. Volunteers are encouraged and welcome.



June 28

Navarro County Reach to Recovery will have a breast cancer health fair from 9 a.m. to noon in Classroom 2 of Navarro Regional Hospital. This will be the last health fair for 2008. If you are a breast cancer patient, you are encouraged to attend and receive vital information. Reach to Recovery, a service offered free of charge and a division of the American Cancer Society, offers 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.



Rice 4-H will have a rabies clinic fund-raiser from 10 a.m. to noon at First State Bank in Rice and from 1 to 3 p.m. at Chatfield United Methodist Church. Rabies shots will be available for a low cost. Other shots will also be available. Dr. John Beck will be the veterinarian. For more information, call (903) 326-4697.



Corbet-Oak Valley Volunteer Fire Department, 1690 Farm-to-Market Road 2452, will have a brisket dinner fund-raiser beginning at 5 p.m. followed by an auction. There will also be a drawing for a three-day, three-night guided fishing trip to Lake El Salto, Mexico. There will also be a drawing for a barbecue grill and a $200 gift card. For more information, call Ray, (903) 874-0990; Hugh, (903) 874-7673; or Mike, (903) 874-1883. You are invited to come join in the fun.



June 28-29

Navarro County Amateur Radio Club will have its annual “Field Day” June 28-29. This year’s contest will be held at the Rice football field. Antenna and radio equipment set up will be from 8 a.m. to noon June 28. The contest for contacts will start at 1 p.m. June 28 and continue through June 29. The public is invited.



June 29

St. Elmo Cemetery Association will have its annual memorial service and homecoming. Services begin at 11 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church followed by lunch on the cemetery grounds. A business meeting will follow lunch. If you cannot attend, donations may be made to St. Elmo Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 215, Streetman, TX 75859.



July 1

Corsicana Chapter No. 118, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A potluck supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. All area OES members are invited. For more information, call Bonnie Mathison at (903) 874-0226.



Central Texas Quarter Horse Association will hold a ride night for members only at 6:30 p.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center. For more information, call Steve at (903) 641-6844.



American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., announces the changing of opening hours effective July 1. The post will open at 4 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The post will be open regular hours at 2 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with the post closed on Sundays. For more information, call after 4 p.m. at (903) 874-3938.



July 3

Blooming Grove Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at the Blooming Grove Fire Station. The speaker will be James Lagomarsino, City of Corsicana judge and a candidate for district judge. Light refreshments will be served.



July 5

RJ Productions will host a team sorting at the Navarro County Exposition Center. Practice will begin at 11 a.m. with events to begin at noon. Admission will be free to the public. For more information, call Ricky at (254) 379-1685.



Sons of American Legion will meet at the American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., at 3 p.m. To attend the meeting, membership must be current. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.



July 6

Heart of Texas Barrel Racing Association will host a show beginning at noon at the Navarro County Exposition Center. Admission will be free to the public. For more information, call Camille McCain at (903) 872-5283.



American Legion Post 22 Ladies Auxiliary, 632 N. Beaton St., will meet at 3 p.m. To attend the meeting, membership must be current. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.



July 7

Corsicana Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited.



July 8

Central Texas Quarter Horse Association will host a sorting at 6:30 p.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center. It will be open to the public. For $20 you can ride as many times as you wish. For more information, call Steve at (903) 641-6844.



Corsicana Emergency Corps, 416 S. 12th St., will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. All members, any active volunteers who want to join, and any residents are invited to attend. Monthly meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, call (903) 872-5072.



Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1009 will meet at 7 p.m. at Sirloin Stockade, 2508 W. Seventh Ave. Membership is open to U.S. Armed Forces veterans who served on active duty (for other than training purposes) in the Republic of Vietnam between Feb. 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, or in any duty location between Aug. 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975. The veteran must submit a copy of his/her DD Form 214 along with the application and dues. Members and guests are invited to come early and eat and visit prior to the meeting.



Blooming Grove Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited.



Eureka Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited.



July 10

Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a basic workshop on how to start a small business from 10 a.m. to noon at the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th St. Cost of the workshop will be $20. For more information or to register, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.



Dawson Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited.



July 12

Ellis County Equine Association will host a show beginning at 9 a.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center. Admission will be free to the public. For more information, contact Brenda Escamilla at (972) 483-6175.



The Legionnaires monthly meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St. To attend this meeting, membership must be current. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.



July 14

Woodmen of the World Lodge 5 will have a meeting and salad supper at Liberty Hall at 6 p.m. All members, their families and guests are cordially invited.



July 15

Central Texas Quarter Horse Association will hold a ride night for members only at 6:30 p.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center. For more information, call Steve at (903) 641-6844.



Kerens Masonic Lodge will move to the new lodge, the old city library, after putting a new roof on it. A stated meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served after lodge. All masons are invited to welcome the new lodge officers.



July 15-24

VOICE will offer the Texas Youth Tobacco Awareness Program, a state-approved program for minors charged with attempted purchase, consumption, or possession of tobacco and is designed to the mandates of Texas law. VOICE staff is certified to facilitate this program. The class will be an eight-hour program divided into four two-hour sessions. There will be a choice of morning or afternoon sessions — from 9 to 11 a.m. or from 3 to 5 p.m. July 15, 17, 22 and 24. Classes are $80 (cash only) for all sessions. For more information, contact John Goodnight at (903) 872-0180 or jgoodnight@voiceinc.org.



July 19

A benefit for Bruce Holman will be held beginning at 5 p.m. at Frost City Park. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, silent and live auction, live music featuring JJ Bratcher. Holman, a former resident of Frost and son of William and Linda Meskiman, was severely injured in an accident April 26. He will have many months of physical therapy. You are invited to come support Holman and his family. Also, a bank account has been established for donations at Community National Bank and Trust. Donations may be made to “Frost Volunteer Fire Department for Bruce Holman” at the Frost, Streetman and Fairfield bank locations, or at either of the two Corsicana locations.



The 110th Masonic District will have officer installation at 2 p.m. at the Corsicana Masonic Lodge. The Eastern Star ladies will serve refreshments after the ceremony. The public is invited.



July 22

Winkler Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited.



July 24

Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a session on creating a business plan from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th St. Cost of the workshop will be $20. For more information or to register, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.



July 28

Barry Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited.



Aug. 4-8

Warehouse Living Arts Center’s Corsicana Children’s Company’s ninth annual theatre camp will be held. “Act and Seek” for kindergarten through second grade will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at a cost of $55. “Imagination Station” for third through fifth grades will meet from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at a cost of $58.50. Students will need a sack lunch. “Innovative Imagineers” for sixth through eighth grades and from ninth to 12th grades will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. at a cost of $65. Cost for each class will include a T-shirt and a snack. Season-ticket holders and multiple family registrations will get a 10-percent discount. For more information or to register, call (903) 872-5421.