By Christina Rink, Covington correspondent
Covington-Douglas Board of Education members voted Dec. 16 to amend the policy dealing with district-owned rental property.
The change allows school property to be rented for a short-term basis to non-school employees if it is not needed by a school employee.
Community
First Bank and Trust of Covington had its annual Christmas open house Dec. 9. Prizes were won by Christy Smith, Christmas wreath; Linda Postier, $25 gift certificate to Covington General Store; Mary Barnes, $25 to Dairy Sweet; and Rhonda Stienert, a Dr. Chicken gift certificate.
Charles Gopfert cut out wooden Christmas trees and presents for table decorations. Jean Beeby’s art class painted and decorated them.
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Hopewell Club met Dec. 15 at Tri-County Senior Center for lunch with Evelyn Clodfelter as hostess. The club purchased a gift for a child on the Angel Tree at the local bank.
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Home and School Club met Dec. 15 in the home of Sherri Brooks for lunch. Christmas gifts were exchanged and secret pals were revealed. The club purchased a gift for a child on the Angel Tree at the local bank.
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Covington Town Board met Dec. 2 and voted to enter a loan with First Bank and Trust of Covington for the purchase of a 1996 JD 310 Backhoe.
Church
The Charlie Seelen family, missionaries from the International Mission Board on furlough from Japan, will be guest speakers at 6 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church.
