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Taylorsville Police Chief: use good behavior while "Cruising Taylorsville" 


JUST CRUISIN’ — Above, Matt Jordan, Taylorsville Fire Chief (driving), and fireman Mark Stafford (standing on running board) cruise a few laps around downtown on an antique fire engine August 7 with others including Julia Barnett Sigmon, Lisa Hubbard, Dana Stafford, Shelly Icenhour George, Jeff Sigmon, Allie Steele, and Renee Steele, among others. An estimated 500 to 700 people turned out for the event, which was planned in only five days. Cruising will continue this Saturday, August 14. (Photo by Amy Pruett.)
 
(Updated Sept. 2, 5:01 p.m.)

Cruising Sept. 4 in honor of veterans planned

    Taylorsville Police Chief Tony Jones issued words of advice--and caution--to local motorists who participate in the Cruising in Taylorsville events on Saturday nights in the downtown area.

    On August 30, Jones stated “All Cruisers: as Chief of Police, I certainly support the newfound life that you have all brought back to Saturday nights in Taylorsville. I have come to town and enjoyed the music, food, and conversations that bring back memories of my teenage years riding around these same streets. My children were so surprised to see so many people in town. I explained to them when I was their age, this was how it looked every weekend. It has been wonderful for local business, and what is good for local business is good for the town and county.

    “I must, however, remind everyone that traffic laws must be obeyed, radios must be turned down, and intersections not blocked. We have received numerous complaints about loud music, reckless driving, and unsecured passengers. Please obey the traffic laws of the State of North Carolina and Ordinances of the Town of Taylorsville. Officers will have to begin issuing citations if these things continue to occur. See you all Saturday,” Jones stated.

    In related news, Cruising in Taylorsville co-organizer Mark Odom issued a statement about the upcoming cruising: “on September 4, 2010, the streets of downtown will be full of cruisers and we ask that [you] cruise in honor of our veterans, both active and former vets. Please go by the Spilled Bean, Cracked Teapot, or Village Inn Pizza and make a donation, and funds will be split between Alexander County DAV and VFW chapters. Cruising will begin around 8 p.m. and we hope everyone enjoys themselves and that everyone will continue to support local businesses in Taylorsville that stay open for the cruisers.

Visitor Comments
 
Submitted By: anymous Submitted: 9/3/2010
I think the crusin is awesome. For those that complain about living in town you would be complaining that the kids are up to no good because they are bored. This ensure's that the kids are still in town near their parents and other adult supervision. There are other ways around town that you can go through. I believe 16 is not used becuase that is a major route and trucks would not be able to get through the traffic

Submitted By: Kelly Stutts Submitted: 9/3/2010
To the anonymous poster below that's complaining about the traffic, etc, I live in town as well. There are plenty of ways to get around main street and not have to deal with the traffic if you don't want to go thru it. If you need some help with this, I'm sure there are plenty of people that will point you in the right direction, if you will only ask. Taylorsville has been "dying" for a long time. This has been a terrific thing to bring energy to the town! Nothing is perfect and you really can't expect it to be. I hope it continues and grows. It is great seeing the town and community come together. You just never know, it may start something and get this town pointed in the right direction for progress.

Submitted By: Gwen Jenkins Submitted: 9/1/2010
In reference to anonymous, why anonymous??? I live in town. I grew up just off Hwy 16 58 years ago when it was safe enough that I could walk to my best friend's house that was on the street below the Presbyterian Church. I grew up with the original cruisin'. I live in town now. I saw cruisin' at it's best and I saw the town shut it down when it got out of control. Sure, there will be a few problems and a few kinks to work out, but hopefully that will not take very long. If I had found myself in the traffic jam you speak of, I would have made a quick left at Autozone, zipped down past the Presbyterian church, hooked a right to the stop light, out past the high school and I would have been a Foodlion in a flash. Business is flourishing during this cruising and we need this. Yes, some kids will be problems. Everything has problems. This world is not perfect, but some people are trying hard to do what they can. So Ms. Anonymous, give the town a chance. If you have a problem, speak up. But please, don't grumble in the shadows.

Submitted By: D Bartle Submitted: 9/1/2010
Back in the days of my growing up, cruising was the thing to do. It gave everyone a chance to socialize, get out with their friends and enjoy themselves. I highly admire everyone in Taylorsville for doing this. As long as everyone obeys the rules, has fun and business continue to support it, it will be great for our town. It's when people don't follow the rules that ruins it for everybody. Our community really needs this and I pray that it will be something that is here to stay and something that we can all be proud of. If you are not in support of it then ask yourself what do our youth really have to do here that would keep them out of trouble and to give them something to do besides sitting home on a computer, or out getting into trouble? It only takes a few to spoil it for all. Don't ask what can we do for our community....come out and see what the community is doing for us!!! Thanks to everyone who makes Cruisin' in Taylorsville possible and for everyone who will obide by and follow the rules to keep it a safe and fun thing to do.

Submitted By: anonymous Submitted: 8/20/2010
yes i am all for the kids haveing something to do in taylorsville, but my question is this; i live in town and i hear the honking of horns, yellin and loud cars continously on these nights since this has began, why do the citizens who live in town have to deal with this? Isn't there a noise ordenice in effect at 10 oclock pm? and also is it fair to those comeing into or out of town to have to sit in long lines for no reason except ''cruising'' and be yelled at by teenagers in the lines? it took me and my husband 25 minutes to get from autozone stoplight to foodlion at about 8:30 pm aug 7, a trip normally takeing around 8 minutes because of bumper to bumper ''standstill'' traffic. if walmart is suppost to be the ''hangout'' why isn't hwy 16 being utilized more for this event instead of main street? if my husband and i notiticed this inconvenice how many other have been affected?

Submitted By: Kim Kelley Submitted: 8/16/2010
I would like to recommend to everyone that they visit the Cracked Teapot and experience David Kerley's music. My husband and I went to see him and he is great!! Taylorsville should be so proud to call him a hometown boy. David is about my age and I am sure that he can remember many nights "cruisin" in Taylorsville. Having businesses that encourage schedule events around the new "cruisin" should help revitalize Taylorsville. This is so welcome in the economy that we are in right now.

Submitted By: Lisa Dollar Submitted: 8/12/2010
This is a great event for our town. It is a chance for people of different generations to enjoy time together. I want to thank our local businesses for participating. These businesses are important and I look forward to utilizing them during these and other times! As a parent of a teenager here, it is assuring to know he will have the opportunity to hang around closer to home, while still being able to have a good time.

Submitted By: Joy Watkins Submitted: 8/12/2010
Just a curious thought, could the old Walmart building be turned into a SKATING RINK? It's a shame we have to drive to Hickory when there are possibilities here in Alexander County that could keep revenue and tax dollars here in Alex. Co...

Submitted By: Karen White Submitted: 8/12/2010
What kind of business were you people doing in T-Ville on Saturday night? There's nothing open except for Walmart..Why do people have to be hater's ???? CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG??? IF YOU DONT LIKE IT STAY OUT OF TOWN ON SATURDAY NIGHT...It is bringing business back to T-Ville .That mean's more money for the local people. And maybe some new jobs .What is it hurting for people to be cruising? That just mean's they are not out getting in to trouble like breaking into home's or business's . Idle hands are the devil's playground.I see nothing here BUT GOOD CLEAN FUN FOR EVERYONE..SEE U CRUISING SATURDAY NIGHT!!!!!

Submitted By: mike adams Submitted: 8/12/2010
A big THANKS to Charlotte Observer, and all others getting involved, the kids need something.

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