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Comment on Huntersville board nixes regional transport agreement by Steve Lee

Steve Lee — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:21:56 +0000

This sends a strong signal, whatever the intent supposedly may be. It should give a big boost to the northeast light rail line. It would be good to speed up Charlotte’s east-west streetcar line, too. It makes more sense to provide services to people who are dependent upon public transportation than to cater to the whims of spoiled affluent suburbanites.

The North Corridor was planned with at least three stations in Huntersville. It really doesn’t make sense to build it with fewer stations there, just as it would be a bad idea to have it unless it extends well into Iredell County. We don’t really want Davidson to become a big parking lot for the commuters of the region. The best argument for going ahead with the North Corridor was that it would be much cheaper than the other projects. Hours of operation would be limited, and ridership wouldn’t be that large, but it could be built expeditiously. Even if the riders have been as greatly underestimated as they were for the Blue Line, anticipated years of bickering by the towns involved negate most of the rationale for proceeding.

Huntersville is destined to become even more of an obstacle in northern Mecklenburg, physically as well as operationally. The claim is that I-485 really is, for real this time no kidding, going to open this fall as far as I-77 and NC 115. The bottleneck at exit 23 will get worse with the increased traffic dumped on to northbound I-77 just four miles down the road. I wonder how long it will take until the first time that traffic backs up on the ramps of I-485.

Comment on Huntersville board nixes regional transport agreement by Robert Maier

Robert Maier — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:14:37 +0000

After watching 3 hours of the Democratic National Convention last night and its emphasis on the importance of unity in solving local and world problems, I find it a bit disturbing that local leaders- Huntersville Town Board– won’t even get together to discuss bus routes.

Comment on Residents listen as committee discusses Lake Davidson by David Boraks

David Boraks — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:11:48 +0000

The town has issued meeting notes from the Aug. 5 meeting. To read, CLICK HERE>

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Comment on Lake Norman Jewish Congregation finds full-time rabbi by Michael Shields

Michael Shields — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:02:20 +0000

The language of my soul is Judaism.”

Dr. Carol Ochs gave me the gift of thinking about “the language of my soul is Judaism.” I thank her for that.

Rabbi Michael Shields

Comment on Meeting Tues. to continue look at Lake Davidson’s future by Jenny Langford

Jenny Langford — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:50:37 +0000

I agree that conserving the beauty and health of Lake Davidson is key. I would argue, however, that the issue is control of housing not horsepower. The water shed area is the key. As blind approvals of large housing projects are allowed, trees are cut and the shoreline erodes. This is what will cause shallowing and stagnation of Lake Davidson. While we monitor the quality we need to determine the proper cause and not make inaccurate assumptions.

Water sport enthusiasts are some of the best stewards of lakes. Slalom skiing aims to avoid wakes. Skiers that use courses avoid wakes even more so, as wakes will ruin and move buoys. We should be able to keep this area as a safe and healthy park for everyone as long as it is not overbuilt.

In the meantime we need to honor the safety of all on the lake. Please view the following YouTube video … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I72jJ4wor_w

Jenny Langford
Davidson

Comment on Meeting Tues. to continue look at Lake Davidson’s future by Helmut Bracke

Helmut Bracke — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:49:41 +0000

Lake Davidson is much in the news, and rightly so. This small natural resource is but 1% the size of Lake Norman and needs protection. I am a member of a group, the Friends of Lake Davidson, who believe this lake should be set aside for canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, sail boats, and boat motors under 10 hp.

We envision Lake Davidson as a SAFE lake for passive watercraft and swimmers – a QUIET lake where people can escape the noise and speed that permeate our culture – and a HEALTHY lake for future generations to enjoy. For more information, visit Friends of Lake Davidson’s Web site.

If you share this vision, please send an email of support, along with your name and address, to LDavidsonFriends@bellsouth.net

In addition, plan to attend an important joint Mooresville-Davidson public hearing September 3 at 7 p.m.

This is a critical time – Your voice can make a difference! Please participate. Helmut Bracke

Comment on Mexican All-Stars beat local Pony team in World Series by Rusty Knox

Rusty Knox — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:59:06 +0000

Congratulations guys! Having grown up playing baseball in Davidson you can’t understand how proud you have made me, your parents and your hometown for the accomplishments this year. You will all remember this the rest of your lives and we will all remember the ‘08 team that went to the World Series.

Comment on Meeting Tues. to continue look at Lake Davidson’s future by Robert Maier

Robert Maier — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:32:51 +0000

I hope the various boards will consider the past biological research done on Lake Davidson, and perhaps commission an additional study to determine how fragile it is.

One recent study said there is surprisingly little water exchange with Lake Norman, and that Lake Davidson faces real danger in becoming an algae-clogged dead zone.

I hope that scientific expert opinion trumps the fear of lower property values.

Comment on Fleas, honors, setting sail, Nepal and the UN by Judy McLean

Judy McLean — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:40:28 +0000

Got your note today with the e-mail address and logged in this evening after a dinner outing. It’s now 12:35 and I’m just headed to bed! It was so much fun catching up on whats going on around town. I kept going to all the links and reading more and more. Can’t thank you enough for taking the time to send such a lovely note and passing on the website to Ed and me. DavidsonNews.net has two additional faithful readers. Thanks, Judy McLean

Comment on Cornelius eyes year-end opening of new animal shelter by Ginger Stell

Ginger Stell — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:32:10 +0000

This is a project we should all support. It is obviously going to be a huge improvement in conditions for stray and lost pets in Cornelius, but Davidson residents will also benefit from having a quality nearby place to adopt our next pets. The new shelter will also provide a wonderful local opportunity for volunteering. I encourage Davidson’s many animal lovers to make a financial donation to the Cornelius shelter. I’m still hopeful that our town leaders will figure out a way for Davidson to officially join Cornelius in this venture.