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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015
Traffic light sought at Hwy 34 & 49 crossing By MITCH SNEED Editor
An intersection that has concerned area drivers for decades is again drawing calls for changes to improve safety. The intersection of Alabama Highway 49 and Alabama Highway 34 south of Dadeville is well traveled for people headed to residences as well as to points on Lake Martin. Because the intersection is at the crest of a hill and follows several curves on both highways, it has been the scene of several violent crashes of over the years.
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Tallapoosa County Probate Court Judge Leon Archer said he has heard from several residents as well as members of Red Ridge United Methodist Church about the possibility of getting a traffic light installed there. Monday he asked the Tallapoosa County Commissioners if they could help. “I know we are dealing with state highways and they require a lot to make it happen, but the visibility there is pretty bad, especially if you are turning on to Highway 34 in either direction.” Commissioners voted unanimously to draft a resolution asking the state to consider a traffic
A caution light is the only safety feature currently at the intersection of highways 34 and 49, but residents hope that the commissioners can help convince the state to add a traffic light.
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Commissioners start process for a vote on Sunday sales
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By MITCH SNEED Editor
The Tallapoosa County Board of Education heard a report Monday night at its December meeting from a representative of the Alabama Examiners of Public Accounts on an audit of the school system and the results of an evaluation of Superintendent Joe Windle. Nikki Morrison, an examiner for the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, reported on the audit the Department performed in June of 2015. Her report cited several deficiencies brought to light in previous reporting about the audit, but which have been or are being corrected, according to Phil Blasingame, chief school financial officer for the Tallapoosa County Schools. “She was required to give us that report before the audit went public on their website,” Blasingame said. “There was really nothing new in addition to what has already been reported. It was pretty much a formality.” Blasingame said although all the deficiencies regarding the system’s deficit cash balance are See WINDLE Page 5
Barring any unforeseen setbacks, county voters could go to the polls in November of next year to decide whether they want to allow Sunday sales of alcohol. The Tallapoosa County Commissioners voted 5-0 to pass a resolution asking the local legislative delegation to introduce a local bill calling for a referendum. With the timing of the session, County Attorney Thomas Radney said the soonest a vote could See VOTE Page 5
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Lake Martin Home Health Care employees, above, take part in the Dadeville Christmas Parade while the Horesehoe Bend Marching Five Star Generals make their way to the Square. Following the parade, Christmas activities were sponsored by area businesses. For more photographs, see page 10.
Dadeville PD investigates claims that closed business defrauded customers By MITCH SNEED Editor
Dadeville Police Department investigators are searching for answers and residents have been calling in bundles claiming that a local business has ripped them off. Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said that in the last week or so the See FRAUD Page 10
Lee gets long-awaited Dadeville High diploma By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
After waiting for more than 70 years, Nathan Lee finally has his Dadeville High School diploma. Lee, at the time a junior at Dadeville High and fresh off a football season that saw him score nine Tiger touchdowns and earn honorable mention all-state honors at end, decided to forego his senior year and join the service. He stint in the U.S. Navy begain in December 1943, just weeks after he returned a late fourth-quarter
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intercepted lateral 70 yards to lead Dadeville’s 13-7 win over crosscounty rival Alex City. Lee had told his son, Randy, many times his greatest regret was not having his high school diploma. So, Monday night at the Tallapoosa County Board of Education’s December meeting, Superintendent Joe Windle intriduced Lee and Dadeville High School Principal Chris Hand presented the spry 90-year-old with the long-awaited sheepskin. Cliff Williams / The Record “I want you to know, Mr. Lee, Nathan Lee, left, speaks with Tallapoosa County School Superintendent Joe See LEE Page 2 Windle as the board of education awarded Lee his high school diploma.
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