Comments on: Construction of Decatur Cemetery Bridges Almost Complete

By: Scooter

Scooter — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:44:39 +0000

Speaking of the cemetery, what is the deal with the cemetery fence on the curve on Commerce next to mini-Kroger? Some driver evidently took the curve too fast and took out a section months ago, and it’s been down ever since. I know repairing old wrought-iron fence isn’t cheap, but really . . . Does anyone have the skinny on what happened and why so long to fix it?

By: iheartnelliebelle

iheartnelliebelle — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:31:30 +0000

I am crushed that the sledding hill was destroyed. What brought more joy than zooming down the hill on a rare snowy day in Decatur? Nothing.

By: Mises

Mises — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:19:04 +0000

I haven’t been in that area for years but in the early 60’s we use to catch fish in the biggest pool. I don’t know if it is the one in the photo. It seemed huge back then but looks smaller now. I look forward to going back.

By: treesrock

treesrock — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:55:27 +0000

I am guessing that they made that bridge bigger for maintenance and repair of the sewer line that runs the full length of the creek in that area. That equipment can be quite heavy. I would also speculate that it was one of the reasons they wanted access to that area.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:45:42 +0000

Dog walkers, baby walkers, joggers and strollers will enjoy this path for decades. Although Decatur will lose one of it’s few remaining “wilderness” areas, the upside is that thousands of people will see this area that never would have before. Also a nice shortcut for some.