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Munford considering trash collection By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com

would be locked in with a five-year contract. That works out to $216 a year, compared to $380 a year, which is the going rate for private companies. “That's a significant savings,” Cole said. There are currently four or five different companies that provide trash service for Munford. “With one service for the whole town, we can control it better,” said Cole, adding that under the current situation, there are various garbage trucks driving through town five days a week. After the contract is negotiated, no other company will be allowed to pick

If everything goes as expected, Munford will be in the trash collecting business by January. At the Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting last week, Mayor Dwayne Cole laid out the town's plans to begin offering the service to city residents at a cheaper rate than private companies currently serving Munford charge. Cole said the plan is for the town to contract with a private company. The expected rate would be $18 per month for weekly pickups and that price

up trash in Munford. Alderman Jack Foraker said he recently discontinued garbage pickup at his home from a private company that was charging $95 quarterly. “I've seen trucks that were leaking hydraulic fluid so much you could track where they'd been all day,” Foraker said. “You can have different trucks running up and down the street all the time … I think this (having the city contract garbage collection) is the right thing to do. I'm excited about it.” The city will accept bids from companies. Cole said he hopes to have everything finalized by January. Atoka began contracting garbage col-

lection earlier this year. Their customers currently pay $15 a month. Cole said things have worked out well for Atoka and he is modeling Munford's plans after Atoka's. “We don't intend reinvent the wheel here,” Cole said. “Atoka has done some nice work and it has gone well for them.” Current Munford citizens will not be required to have the service, but new citizens will. Those enrolled will see the charge on their monthly utility bill. As for whether or not the trucks will be able to pick up brush and limbs reSEE TRASH, PAGE A2

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Former Munford mayor John O. Chorley Sr., 88, died at his home Saturday, April 27. He is pictured with wife Shirley. Courtesy photo

Former mayor Chorley dies By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

Munford residents are mourning the death of former high school principal and mayor John O. Chorley Sr. this week. Chorley, 88, became mayor in 1987, said current mayor Dwayne Cole, and one of his major contributions to the city was the improvement of its sewer system with the aid of a $2.5 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. "Under his leadership, we made improvements still in use today," Cole said in a final tribute to his friend and predecessor. "The cost of that improvement would have been unbearable had he not petitioned the EPA to help offset a portion of the cost and reduce fees to our citizens." Mr. Chorley was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, former Munford High School principal, longtime coach and a lifetime educator. During his tenure at MHS came a turning point for civil rights and public education. "He served during the turbulent years of integration with wisdom and strength. He welcomed all teachers and students like we all belonged together. I believe he understood." In Chorley's memory, flags on city buildings were at half-staff this week. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, May 1. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Love Chorley, sister “Dimp” Broom and brother, Harold Chorley. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Taylor Chorley; sons, “Chip” ChorSEE CHORLEY, PAGE A3

The TCCA (Tipton County Commission on Aging) Tappers entertain the crowd at Saturday night's Dancing With the Stars event, an annual fundraiser benefitting the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. In the bottom photo, Jeff Ireland and Sara McKee wrap up their dance performance. Rose Construction won the group contest and the People's Choice Award, while Sherri Yarbro and Lee Johnston took first in the couples competition. Approximately $53,000 was raised at the event, which was held at Covington High School. Top photo by Jeff Ireland; bottom photo by Cameron Ireland

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Music on the Square returns for eighth season By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com One of Covington's most-loved events returns Saturday and brings with it eight weeks of free music. Music on the Square, a free, family-friendly event, takes place each Saturday night in May and June in the shadow of the centuries-old courthouse on the historic square. Organizer Lee Johnston said crowds are 400-strong on average and this year he'd like to see attendance increase.

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"It's free music, all you have to do is bring your lawn chair," he said. "You don't have a reason not to come!" Southern rockers Wild Hearts Band will open the series this Saturday at 7 p.m., following the inaugural Relay for Life Paint the Town Purple Parade at 5:30 p.m. Also returning this year are Generation Gap ('60s and '70s music; May 18), Scott Myatt (folk/blues; May 25), Southern Voices (country/ rock; June 1), Infinity (R&B; June 8), Ronnie Twisdale ('60s and '70s; June 15) and Missouri's Most Wanted (country/blues/rock; June 22).

New on the Music on the Square stage will be Boomer Nation, a group performing hits for all ages with a focus on music Baby Boomers will enjoy. All performances take place at 7 p.m. There will be an intermission each night with children's songs and dances. Non-profit vendors will be on-hand with food and drinks for sale. Coolers and pets are not permitted. For more information, call Johnstone at 476-9727.

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Congratulations to our Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton Rosemark Academy graduates! “Downhome Banking the Way It Should Be”

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