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Winfrey, Hale families unite
Tikita Winfrey of Covington became the bride of Byron Hale, Sr. of Covington on Saturday, May 12, 2012 in a ceremony officiated by the Reverend James D. Dowell, Jr. and attended by a host of family and friends at The Balcony in Munford at three o’clock in the afternoon. The bride is the daughter of the late Chester and Jeanette Winfrey. The groom is the son of Mr. J.W. Hale of Ala. and Mr. Walter and Veronica Wright of Covington. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Tyrone Burton. She wore a stunning white corset wedding dress with delicate beading throughout the bodice. A full-length tulle and beaded appliquéed veil was held in place by a beautiful diamond and crystal tiara. The bride carried a bouquet of while lilies. Nikita Winfrey, Misty Winfrey and Kimberly Hodge served as the maids of honor. The bridesmaids were Conswalla Draine, Roma Currie, Shauntay Dowell, Cassandra Taylor, Lori Currie, LaKesha Tipton, Tina Stowers, Wendy Currie, Charlotte Tipton, CorSandra Dowell, Janetta Currie and Taletha Burton. Junior bridemaids were Lonya Taylor and Kyania Hale. Daughters of the bride and groom, Tyliyah Winfrey and Danyale Hale, were the flower girls, along with Camille Commage, Mariah Currie, Shania Williams, Cortashia Flowers, Cormareanna Winfrey and Corbreya Dowell. The groom’s son, Byron Hale, Jr. served as the ring bearer. Tyrell Pierre served as the best man. Cameron Commage, Calvin Currie, Sr., Billy Grandberry, Reginald Hale, Eric Winfrey, Ramar Winfrey, Thazer Currie, Jr., Terrian Tipton, Kevin Hale, Charles Brown, Jr., Micheal Jackson served as the groomsmen. Tyrone Smith, Jr. and Robert Barbee, Jr. were the junior groomsmen. Honored guest was the bride’s grandfather, Rast Currie, Sr. of Covington. The reception was held at The Balcony where guests enjoyed music by Mr. John Hankins and a white and sage colored, three-tiered waterfall wedding cake. Mrs. Stephanie Young was the wedding coordinator, Travis Malone the photographer and Christopher Sherfield catered the event. After a two-week honeymoon in Las Vagas, Nevada, the couple will make their home in Covington.
Miss Tipton County applications available The annual Miss Tipton County Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in the historic Ruffin Theater. Any young woman, age 17 through 24, who is interested in competing for the title of Miss Tipton County 2013 may email Mary Gail Elam at mgail00@hotmail.com or Robyn Scott at rmf79@
hotmail.com for an application. You may also find an applicat i o n on the web site MissTennessee. org. The deadline to apply for the pageant is Friday, August 3. Anyone who has questions about the pageant may email Mary Gail Elam.
PUBLIC RECORD MARRIAGE LICENSES The following are marriage licenses for the month of May 2012 and were recorded in the county clerk office of Mary Gaither. Allen, Kevin Joseph and Heather Nicole Roberts of Munford Jeffrey Lynn Alsbrook, Jr. and Brandee Rachelle Lee Swords of Drummonds Blake Cahill Betterton and Cara Markee Bellora of Millington Stoney Ray Burns and Sharon Key Porter Edwards of Henning John Joseph Butt and Amanda Leigh Beasley Jackson of Cordova Jason Andrew Coats and Stephanie Renee Champion Wilson of Brighton Jewell Dwayne Cochran and Christina Nicole Sellers of Munford Jordan Elliot Collins and Tarka Lashae Mitchell of Memphis William Brian Cooper and Candice Lee Gibson Wright of Brighton Michael Lee Cornelius and Deborah Danielle Swann of Millington Darryl Craig and Roslyn Yvette Johnson of Covington John Edward Curry and Leasa Anne Carson Miller of Covington Jessie Everett Dungan and Chasidy Lynn Laxton Morrick of Stanton John Henry Erb, Jr. and Kathleen Nicole Coleman Null of Brighton Thad Phillip Fletcher and Lora Jean Pinner of Munford Teddrick Lovett Flowers and Laquisha Reunta Smith of Memphis Henry Lee Forbess and Debbie Diane Young Blackburn of Drummonds Darrell Matthew Franks and Nikole Elizabeth Kortebein of Louisiana Adam Bradfor Gilliland and Lauren Nicole Gam of
Munford Oliver Lee Grose, Jr. and Tameka Lashae Steele of Atoka Bryon Damon Hale and Tikita Natasha Winfrey of Covington Franklin Wayne Haley, Jr. and Stella Louise Meade Beasley of Covington Eric Duane Hallford and Maria Renee McCollum Sutphin of Munford Caleb Nathaniel Hollingsworth of Heather Michelle Morton of Cordova Lawrence Terrill Jones and Erica Nicole Wakefield of Covington David Lee Kane and Heather Faye Nichols Lippincott of Brighton Allen Vaughn Lewis and Beverly Dianne Higginbotham Whitecotton of Drummonds Daniel Ray Long and Lisa Marie Lavallee of Munford Josh Daniel McConnie and Sarah Nicole Knight of Mason Terry Joe McDougall and Madonna Lynn Varanelli of Millington Eric Tyrone McMahan and Charla Dequan Johnson of Drummonds Bryant Edward Miller and Kristina Michelle Tillery of Atoka Jason Wayne Moore and Tiffany Louise Baker Crunk of Munford John Alexander Ozment and Nelda Ann Turnbo of Memphis Johnny Joe Pilkington, Jr. and Kellie Lee Spencer Moore of Covington Michael Allen Poole and Abagail Hutcherson Morris of Covington Bryon Walter Rahilly, Jr. and Jennifer Lee Walker Hutchinson of Atoka Zachary Ty Robinson and Alexandra Marie Stubbs of Atoka
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Suspreme Court ACA decision 2012: The "end all" or the means to an end? By DEREK E. BALTIMORE Senior Consulting Financial Group, Inc.
ers will say it is clearly a victory for President Obama; and a much needed and necessary change to the spiraling health care train Last Thursday, the Supreme wreck that is currently and presCourt of the United States of ently in force and all around us. America ruled in favor of the Others will say that the impact President's signature piece of leg- of government controls and islation; the Affordable Care Act regulation are reminiscent to – aka Obamacare. When the rul- authoritarian governments, too ing finally came down, people of far-reaching into our lives as citiboth sides of the isle were zens in a democratic scrambling to "spin" each society – imposside's perspective as they ing actions into the attempt to better themfreedom that would selves and their respective have our founding parties in anticipation of fathers spinning the November elections. in their graves – as In discerning all of the simply an attempt information published in to quell the bleeding the newspapers and web of a system that is sites over the past week, SENIOR FOCUS "too broke to fix." it is easy to see that we live DEREK E. BALTIMORE In Chief Justice John in a sharply divided, political nation adrift at sea, with no wind or even operable sails should a gust appear out of nowhere. Many will say that the call to action Roberts opinion, he wrote, "The of the presumptive Republican court's job is not to protect the nominee to repeal the law as the people from the consequences of first act of his presumed admin- their political choices." What he istration is the right call. Still oth- could have meant: the chief jus-
tice's job is to get the court out oft he way while the politic still remains suspended between recognizing the unsustainability of the current welfare model and deciding what to do about it. Reality could not have instructed the President more plainly. The last thing we needed, with our country staggering with debt and an already unaffordable entitlement structure is yet another entitlement – a Rube Goldberg one no less! The last thing we needed was Obamacare. The nation and the times were asking Mr. Obama to reform health care, not to double down on everything wrong with the current system. As noted from a Wall Street Journal opinion piece by Holman W. Jenkins, Jr., even with this week's court success, he failed. It is not as if there wasn't a deep well of policy understanding that he could have drawn on to take the country in a better direction. Regardless of the Supreme Court ruling, reality will pass its own judgement of the Affordable Care Act –and it likely will not be favorable. God willing.
Tipton County Commission on Aging events sponsored by
Jim Baddour III, DDS and Staff TCCA and the Covington Senior Center are seeking volunteers for upcoming programs. We are currently seeking volunteers for jewelry making and kiln fired ceramics. If you are interested please contact Kelly West at 901-476-1068. Just for Fun Creative Aging- On Friday, July 13 at 10 a.m. in the Dining Hall of the CSC, Creative Aging presents The Beverly Brothers. Craft Club- The craft club meets this month on Monday, July 23 at 10 a.m. in the dining hall of the CSC. Book Club -The TCCA Book Club holds a light discussion about various books or articles each month. Facilitator, Mrs. Charlene Mashburn will be in the craft room of the CSC on Monday, July 16 at 10 a.m. Bible Study- NEW DAY FOR THIS MONTH ONLY-This month Bible Study will be held at the CSC on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. This non-denominational class is open to all. The facilitator this month is Mr. Chris Dowell. Bending Needles Quilting Club - Experienced hand stitch quilters are welcome to join the club. The quilters meet each Thursday and Friday morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the craft room. Bingo - Bingo will be held in the dining hall of the CSC on Friday, Jul. 20 and 27 beginning at 10 a.m. each day. Microwave Cooking - Join Kelly in the craft room of the CSC on Monday, July 30 at 10 a.m. for some deliciously simple recipes you can prepare in your microwave. Lunch Trip -The CSC will be taking a lunch trip to the Covington KFC on Wednesday, July 11. Vans will leave the center at 11a.m. and return at 12:30 p.m. Wii Games - Wii is back! Join Kelly in the dining hall of the CSC on Thursday, July 12 and 26 at 9 a.m. for Wii video games. Tipton County Public Library -The TCPL will be presenting special programs at the CSC on Thursday, July 12 and 19 at 10 a.m. Thursday July 12 – Fur Box: Animals of Tennessee, July 19- Puppet Show and Storytelling. To Your Health Health Screenings - Covington Manor will be testing blood sugar and blood pressure in the dining hall of the CSC at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11. Ms. Cindy from Baptist Home Health will be here on Wednesday, July 18 at 9 a.m. to test blood pressure. Covington Care will be in the dining hall of the CSC on Wednesday, July 25 at 9:40 a.m. to check blood pressure. TCCA has partnered with local healthcare providers to offer this service. The healthcare agencies volunteer for these clinics free of charge and occasionally they are called away to emergencies so please understand if/when they are unable to come. Clinics are also available at Garland and Munford Senior Centers. Get Fit, Stay Fit - Join other seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the CSC for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older. Tap Dance Class - Kay Catterton, our volunteer instructor always welcomes new students. The tap class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room. The cost is $3 a class. Line Dance Class - Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9 a.m. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor. Ballroom Dancing - Ballroom Dancing classes are every Wednesday at 12 p.m. in the TCCA dance room. Richard Bishop is the instructor and the cost is $8 per class. Singles and couples are welcomed! Caregiver Programs “Helen’s House” Adult Day/ Respite Service - Helen’s House currently has openings offering a great opportunity for those with some degree of memory loss or dementia to have a safe and therapeutic experience while their family caregivers enjoy a time for personal business or other activities. Helen’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. Helen’s House is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call Anita for more information or to receive a registration packet. Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tipton County… All shared information is confidential - “what is said here, stays here”- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. • South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group - This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at Munford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7 p.m. • “…For Men Only” Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the second Monday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The facilitator is Mr. Russell Lindsay. • Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The facilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hopper Spaulding. • TCCA Breast Health Wellness Group- Please join Sue Wheeler on the second Monday of the month at Covington Senior Center dining room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tipton County Commission on Aging 401 S. College, P.O. Box 631 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3333/901-476-3398- Fax Covington Senior Center Kelly West 476-1068 Helen’s House - Anita Feuring 476-1068 www.tiptonaging.org