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.

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Jan. 30

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for Pure Country Karaoke with Connie and John from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will host Country Sue’s Karaoke. The VFW will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.

Jan. 31

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for Pure Country Karaoke with Connie and John from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

Feb. 6

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for Walker Creek Karaoke with Loran from 8 p.m. to midnight. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will host Pure Country Karaoke with John and Connie. The VFW will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.

Feb. 7

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for Pure Country Karaoke with Connie and John from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. Sons of American Legion will have a fajita dinner with trimmings from 6 to 8 p.m. at $8 per person. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

Feb. 13

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for Pure Country Karaoke with Connie and John from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will host Country Sue’s Karaoke. The VFW will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.

Feb. 14

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for Walker Creek Karaoke with Howard and Loran from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary will host the “valentine party” with snacks and prizes for a king and queen, prince and princess. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

Feb. 20

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for Walker Creek Karaoke with Loran from 8 p.m. to midnight. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will host Pure Country Karaoke with John and Connie. The VFW will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.

Feb. 21

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for Pure Country Karaoke with Connie and John from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will host Country Sue’s Karaoke. The VFW will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.

Feb. 27

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for Pure Country Karaoke with Connie and John from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will host Country Sue’s Karaoke. The VFW will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.

Feb. 28

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for Walker Creek Karaoke with Howard and Loran from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

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January 26, 2009

The City of Corsicana has hired Steve Dieterichs as its new tourism and promotions coordinator, it was announced Monday morning.

Dieterichs is a resident of Kerens and formerly worked as the Spanish teacher at Kerens High School. He began with the school as a substitute. Prior to working at Kerens, he worked for the City of Arlington in its public relations office, where he was responsible for the employee newsletter and public service announcements for the city.

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It takes two to ride a tandem bicycle, sing a duet or play checkers. The American Red Cross says it also takes two to save a life — the generous donor rolling up their sleeve and the Red Cross, working together to ensure life-saving blood is on hospital shelves for patients in need. Locally, you can be a part of a life-saving duo by giving blood at the Corsicana community blood drive from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Navarro Shriner’s Building, 323 N. Commerce St.

It also takes two in the community to spread the message of the ongoing need for blood. During January and February, everyone coming to donate at a Red Cross blood drive will receive two great Sonic coupons for one life-saving donation. Redeem your coupon at a participating Sonic and enjoy a free medium cherry limeade, and then use your buy one, get one free Sonic burger coupon for another visit.

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Time to Start Planning the Spring Garden

Even though it is still January now is the time to start making plans for the spring garden. Even though the threat of frost remains until the middle of March for Navarro County there is a lot of work to be done on paper. For a successful garden I recommend planning it all out on paper and then working that plan.

There are several things to consider:

• Site Selection: Do you need to do weed control, add organic matter and start working the soil.

• Soil Fertility: Do you know what your soil needs? If you haven’t had your soil tested then consider this as a way of taking the guess work out of fertilizing. Soil testing will provide a detailed, scientific analysis that tells you what the nutrient composition of your soil is and what it might need. Soil bags are available by calling the Extension Office.

• Plant Selection: Consider the types of vegetables you want to grow. If you won’t eat it, then why grow it. Also, make sure you have the space you need for the plants you want. If you can’t get between the rows to work then what is the use.

• Planting Timing: It is no use planting okra in the early spring but don’t wait to late to get those carrots in. For planting dates check out http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/earthkind/ekgarden.pdf and for planting spacing check out http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/home/hmguide.pdf.

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By Bob Belcher

Aric Bonner’s voice was confident and optimistic Thursday as he spoke of his plans for the year as new president of the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce.

Bonner gathered chamber board members for a workshop to form committees and outline the goals and objectives he wants the chamber to strive for in 2009, including a new event designed to reach across cultural lines in the community.

“The objective for me is to make sure the chamber is encompassing the entire community,” Bonner said. “I don’t think we’ve done a very successful job in the past of including all segments of the community.”

His goal of reaching out to all is consistent with the theme Bonner has set for the year — Breaking New Ground.

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By Bob Belcher

The City of Corsicana has issued a public notice enacting voluntary water restrictions for all of its residential and commercial customers.

Officially, the city is under “mild drought conditions,” and voluntary measures are encouraged to help ease the demand on the city’s water sources.

During the “voluntary” restriction period, consumers are asked to limit the amount of water they consume in their homes and businesses.

In addition to the voluntary measures, the city also asks consumers to limit lawn watering to a rotating five-day schedule based on the last digit of their street address. Any watering should be limited to between the hours of 8 p.m. and 10 a.m., with no landscape watering between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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