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By Janet Jacobs

Martin’s Music Hall, for years an entertainment staple downtown, is reopening Saturday after months of being dark with the Big C Jamboree.

The band has been playing in this area of Texas for about six years, and has done numerous shows in Corsicana, including two of the Patsy Cline shows with Zanada Tally, who is a regular in the band. For the last two years, the Jamboree has been playing at the Ennis Opry on Lake Bardwell, but is ready to make the move to Corsicana, said Ron Sikes, bandmember.

“A lot of people around here know us and hopefully we can get it going in this area,” he said. “We’ve had lots of interest so far.”

The Jamboree plays country and western with a dash of gospel thrown in for good measure.

The show starts at 7 p.m. at Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton. Admission is $10 per person.

In addition to the Big C Jamboree regulars, who are Chuck Wiginton, Joe Honea, Zanada Tally, Jody Thomas, Ron Sikes and Bobby Fluker as emcee, this Saturday’s show will also include special guests Billy Roy Mitcham, Russell Bailey, Stan Lawhon, Fred Hayes, and B.G. Williams.

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By Deanna Brown

Locals take a trip to Las Vegas

Everything’s coming up roses these days for Terry Fator.

Three Corsicana residents made a quick trip to Las Vegas on Valentine’s Day at Fator’s invitation to see the grand opening of his new show at The Mirage.

Fator, who won “America’s Got Talent” in its second season with his impersonating ventriloquist act, proved that ventriloquism is not yet a dying art. He has stayed busy since winning the competition performing at the Las Vegas Hilton, and around the country.

“I met Terry as a young man, when he was a member of the Children’s Company at the Warehouse Living Arts Theatre,” Sandra Huffman said. “My daughter Julie was 11, and Terry was about 14. We went to England, where they performed ‘Tom Sawyer.’ He played the Artful Dodger in ‘Oliver,’ which Julie and I were in, and he was also in ‘Sound of Music.’”

Fator’s musical group from the ‘80s, Texas the Band, was generous in contributing to fund-raisers, Huffman said, and she has known him many years. When she saw him at a wake for a mutual friend several years ago, Fator said he had auditioned for the talent show, but had not been contacted yet.

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March 2

City of Blooming Grove will holds its monthly city council meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Blooming Grove City Hall, 200 S. Fordyce St.

Corsicana Art League will meet at 6 p.m. at the Senior Activity Center, 919 W. Park Ave. Cecy Turner from Dallas will present the program. Turner is a watercolorist and oil painter and will present a landscape oil demonstration. Everyone is invited to attend.

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

March 3

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

Blooming Grove Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. in Heritage Hall of Blooming Grove United Methodist Church. The program will be presented by Linda Jordan Tribble who will speak about the Jordan family. All interested people are invited to attend. For more information, call (903) 695-2724 or (903) 673-2635.

Eureka Crime Watch will hold its regular monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. at Eureka United Methodist Church. Special guest will be Craig Tekell, who will give an update on the progress of an ongoing project. The public is invited to this informative meeting, and refreshments will be served.

Central Texas Quarter Horse Association will hold a ride night for members only beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center. For more information or how to become a member, contact Steve Orbison at (903) 872-6267.

Oak Valley Crime Watch will have its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Oak Valley Community Center. The crime report will be given by the deputies and a general discussion will follow. Please bring a covered dish and join in for food and fellowship.

March 4

Navarro County Branch NAACP will present the showing of “Freedom’s Song: 100 years of African-American struggle and triumph” at 6 p.m. at Lifeline Fellowship Family Church, 5301 W. State Highway 31. For more information, call E. Burrell at (903) 874-2821.

March 5

American Red Cross monthly blood drive will be held from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Navarro Shriner’s Building, 323 N. Commerce St. During March and April, everyone coming in to donate at a Red Cross center or blood drive will receive an American Red Cross life-saving team baseball hat. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health and have a photo ID. For more information, call (800) 448-3543 or visit the Web site at bloodisneeded.org.

Blooming Grove Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at the Blooming Grove Fire Station. Speakers will be Alva Lynn Smith, Blooming Grove mayor; and T.C. Lawhon, Blooming Grove police chief. Light refreshments will be served.

Navarro County Branch NAACP will present the showing of “Freedom’s Song: 100 years of African-American struggle and triumph” at 5:15 p.m. at Boys and Girls Club of Navarro County, 1000 G.W. Jackson Ave. For more information, call E. Burrell at (903) 874-2821.

Navarro County Democratic Women will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Navarro County Democratic Headquarters, 416 W. Third Ave. Guest speaker will be Corsicana Daily Sun reporter Janet Jacobs, who will be speaking on her coverage of Barack Obama’s inauguration in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20. All Democratic women are invited. For more information, call Carla Testa at (903) 641-0183.

Feb. 27

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.

March 6

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.

March 7

Big C Jamboree will be held at 7 p.m. at Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton St. The house band will include Chuck Wiginton, Joe Honea, Zanada Tally, Jody Thomas, Ron Sikes, and Bobby Fluker, who will also be the emcee. Special guests will be Fred Hayes, Stan Lawhon, Russell Bailey, Billy Roy Mitcham, and B.G. Williams. Tickets will be $10 per person. For more information, contact Jody Thomas at (903) 641-1538.

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.

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 spaghetti dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. at $6 per person. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

March 13

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.

March 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. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

March 20

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.

March 21

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.

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for a sock hop. Dance to the music of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Prizes will be given for the best dressed male and female. Entertainment will be 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.

March 27

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.

March 28

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for a night of music and dancing with Mr. Rock ‘n Roll from Ennis. Entertainment will be 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.

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The Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce has announced a change of dates for the upcoming Navarro County Day in Austin.

Scheduling problems with facilities at the state capitol forced organizers of the bi-annual trip to Austin to move the date back one day. It is now scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, according to Paul Hooper, executive director of the chamber.

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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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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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