September 16, 2009 Edition Also in this issue... Sports Scene | Education | Viewpoints | Records | WR Council votes to add stop signs While at the Old Walnut Ridge Reunion, Catherine Jones (from left) of Walnut Ridge with Trudy Kerlin and Pam Horne, both of Franklin, Tenn., look over a sample copy of three chapters of the book, "Tribute: The Life Story of Lois Marie Austin Companiotte." Companiotte was Kerlin's mother, and her life history closely relates to the history of Old Walnut Ridge. Horne interviewed Companiotte before her death for the book. TD Photo ~ John Bland Stop signs, drainage problems and damage allegedly caused by leaks from the city pool were the main topics discussed by the Walnut Ridge City Council on Sept. 8. Mayor Michelle Rogers told the council several requests had been made for stop signs at busy intersections. Aldermen voted to make the intersection of Hazel and Northwest Second a four-way stop as well as the intersections of Southwest Third and Ash and Southeast Third and East Pine. A stop sign will also be placed on the Walnut Ridge side of Midway Road where the Rails to Trails path crosses it. continued... County OKs funds for communications tower The Quorum Court approved an ordinance appropriating funds of $75,400 for the communications tower, which was completed last month. The tower enables the department to have better communications throughout the county. continued... Hoxie successful with property cleanup effort Pat Sluder, Hoxie code enforcement officer, reported at the Hoxie City Council meeting Sept. 8 on efforts during the month of August regarding the cleanup of property. Of the total of 52 residents who received letters, citations or verbal warnings, only nine or less have yet to complete cleanup. continued...

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