I stand corrected: 'cross worlds is one week away, not three. I guess that number popped into my head from out of the fog and I just went with it. Well, that just makes two American top tens at the Hoogerheide World Cup this past weekend even more portentious. Could we be on the verge of an American making the podium for the first time in the elite category? How's about a Luna Cycles sticker to the first person who emails me the name, year and location of the first American Cyclocross World Champion? Put on those thinking caps and don't forget to include your snail mail address so I can send you the sticker!
Good news here in Lenoir, James Lowicki (keeper of the facial thigh warmers) had his beloved Bianchi Bergamo stolen from his house this past weekend. In a beneficial collision of fate, Jeff just happened to see said bike and it's new "owner" this morning on his way to the shop. Now, we here at Luna Cycles feel a particular kind of hatred towards bike thieves. Jeff kept a level head and alerted Wicki (rather than taking matters into his own hands), who in turn alerted Lenoir's finest. A multi-police car search ensued and said bike thief was found. Bike was recovered unscathed, but the thief got away. Seems this guy has been pretty busy breaking into houses here in my neighborhood this past weekend. His b&e implements were recovered with the bike, and hopefully his apprehension will swiftly follow. Wicki is grinning from ear to ear to be reunited with his bike! Awwwwww, a happy ending...
Went to the County Commissioners meeting this evening to support Charlie Frey in his request to get a recycling drop off center located within the Lenoir City limits. Ever since our curbside recycling was discontinued by the city in a low-profile, hush hush decision, the conscientious citizens of Lenoir have had to drive about 15 to 20 minutes to their closest county maintained recycling center.
In a truly unencouraging manner, the county deemed Charlie's request to be placed on the agenda (2 months ago) to not warrant anything, but time during the public comment segment at the very END of the meeting. Jeff and I went at the beginning of the meeting at 6pm, but by 8:30pm, not even half of the agenda had been covered and most of the recycling supporters had left. I am asking you to please voice your opinion in this matter to those elected officials who are supposed to represent us. I feel that it is our responsibility to protect our environment for the subsequent generations, and I have seen the runaround that Charlie has gotten from our local government. Take the time to let Chairperson Faye Higgins know how you feel about this issue. I firmly believe that we can make a difference if we just speak up!
I've got some super secret bike spy photos on the way to share with you, so check back soon!
2 comments:
You still do not understand how politicians work. If they really wanted to hear what the public had to say, they would not have the public comments scheduled for the end of the meeting. When you and the others left the meeting, you did exactly what they wanted you to do. Now they can justify not doing anything because "there was no public support for the project as evidenced by the poor turnout at the public hearing." It is all a game to them. The secret is that you have to be better at the game then they are. This whole issue with the recycling center is like a bike race. If you guys will approach it as such an see who has the most endurance, I am sure that you, Jeff and the rest can whip some political butt and make it happen!
Dad
Jr. Worlds at Poprad,(Travis?) Kelly.
Good work Shawn, I can't even keep up with your writing. I had to read 3 days worth tonight.
HH
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