Have you been robbed?
I really enjoyed writing my last blog entry, "Crossing Over". It gave me a chance to escape and hope for a brighter day. Lately however, I have been far, far away from that special Heaven place! :) I have been dealing with my Mom's issues with getting the County to fix the public road -- Fugate's Fork Road. If you lived in that area or in Breathitt County, I believe you would understand my dilemma with the county officials.
My mom and many of my family live on Fugate's Fork Road. It's just a simple 2-3 mile county dirt road running up a holler on the side of the mountain. Don't let the name fool you - we, the Fugate Family do not necesarily own it!! It is maintained by the county which means THEY-- the county officials -- are responsible for maintaining the safety and conditions of the road.
The Fugate's Fork Road is very dear to me since I walked it nearly everyday for six years to catch the school bus. So to see the road ignored and damaged affects me personally. Though I currently don't reside there, my friends and family do. I have been hearing the struggles and disheartening of the Fugate's Fork residents for many months now.
The road on Fugate's Fork has never been in the best of shape, especially in the last year or so. Lately though, it has gone to the extreme. The garbage has not been picked up THREE weeks, my mom and others haven't received their mail nor is she or many other residents in that area able to safely leave Fugate's Fork. My family has spent countless hours notifiying the County Judge, the magistrate of the area, the County Garage, and even the disctrict representatives. Yet they are blately being ignored by the County and District Representatives. Time after time after time their requests have been ignored, excused, or even thrown into the trash. Which makes me wonder how robbed they really are? Why is that these officials able to get elected into office? What's even more surprising is that these officials are running for office in the next election? One official even made a comment that he would fix the road if my family voted for him!
Are you like me? Do you find this issue astounding or appalling? How many times have you heard of votes being bought or bribbed? When I was younger, I thought it was neat that you could get money for voting for someone. My grandpa was drunk and had lots of money on every election day...guess where he got it?
Now that I am older, I get angry at the thought of uncaring officials robbing poor people and taking advantage of people. They care only for themselves.
I have contacted several state officials and will continue to contact and fight for Fugate's Fork. I need your help though---prayers, suggestions, --and ---NO...I not your money! :) Contact the KY's State Governor, the Attorney General, the Election Fraud Department, the Secretary of State, Lieutant Governor, and any other media contacts that you might have. Email anyone and everyone you know about this....
Doing this alone is a struggle.....but having friends fight with you makes it better. I am not afraid for the Lord Lights My Way.
Peace....and Thanks.....BTW - Can you bail me out if you see me in the Breathitt County Jail?? :) LOL
IT's Illegal for Someone to Buy or Bribe Your Vote. YOUR VOTE DOES COUNT. YOUR VOICE MATTERS!!!
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Go Get 'em Crystal!
ReplyDeleteMaybe you need to contact the state election officials to observe the elections in Breathitt County. I'ld be more than happy to fly up and be a non-partison observer.
ReplyDeleteDonna
Not smart enough to know how to post this but "Anonymous" was the only way it would allow me.Duh....Elections have been this way up there for years. Until the people get a backbone and do the right thing; it will never change. Remember the last 4 letters in Republican is "I can". The last 4 letters in Democrats is "Rats". Think about it, LOl. Donna Mcadams
ReplyDeleteWell, they have put gravels on Fugate Fork road. I went to the store today and drove over the road. I didn't slip and slide around. They could fix it a little better. I can't complain though. At least I got to the store and back ok. If we get any rain or snow it will be slick again. I just thank the Lord I could drive on it and get home in one piece.I hope Jeff Noble comes back Monday and adds a little more gravel. But, I guess that is about all we are going to get. I will let you all know if he comes back. Thank everyone for caring about us.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes and they did pick up the garbage after 3 weeks of waiting. I just wished I lived somewhere else. I want to sell out and move to a blacktop road. Maybe I can get to the doctors and store more often.
ReplyDeletepray for us folks on Fugate's Fork road.