By Christina Rink, Covington correspondent
June 12, 2008 11:54 pm
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Covington-Douglas swimming pool is open 1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 6-9 p.m. Thursday. Cost is $1.50.
Pool managers are Kim Pearson and Kitty Shockey, and life guards are Katie Houston, Robin Donaldson and Ryan Donaldson.
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Gerald Pope, of Covington, recently was elected American Legion district commander of Area 8A. Pope attended Perry’s Ellis-Jirous American Legion Post 53 meeting June 3. The group elected a new slate of officers.
Pope congratulated Michael Doughty, who was stepping down after a year as commander of Post 53. Prior to that, Doughty was the post adjutant for 11 years.
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Before the rains, wheat harvest was in full swing in the Covington area. Russell Cassody brought in the first load of wheat to Covington Co-op on June 3. At Douglas Co-op, Larry Sebranek brought the first load in. Jim Worthan brought in the first wheat at Marshall.
Church
Fifth Sunday Sing will be 7 p.m. June 29 at Lucien United Methodist Church.
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