Bibb City/County (Macon) GA Animal Welfare Is Long Overdue for an Overhaul/Revamping

The below paragraphs is my initial reaction to Animal Welfare handling of my request.  The waters are still murky as to what actually unfolded in my simple request.  As I have said before, once a person loses trust in you, you have nothing.  A person word is their most powerful and valuable asset.   I’m waiting to see if my second request will be dealt with honestly and professionally, or will my doubts/initial reaction be validated.

It appears just as Lea’s cat is back to its old tricks, so is the Director of Macon’s Animal Welfare, Sonja Adams.   Today (June 27, 2016) I put an order in (SeeClickFix) for Animal Welfare to pick – up a cat that was trapped in my cage and to inform Ms. Adams that Lea’s cat was out on the prowl again after two weeks of absence from the neighborhood.  Well, needless to say she once again showed her true colors.   It appears her way of handling citizen concerns and /or calls is to mislead, distort, and bamboozle.  My present situation, I was told by her, the Department of AG would not allow a pick-up. It’s what I wasn’t told that makes me feel I had been bamboozled (Leaves Me SMH).   Because of my past experiences with Sonja Adams I knew to research and inquire to other resources.  And just as I had thought she did not level with me.   Because of my innate qualities, persistency and skepticism, I utilize all the available resources at my disposal.   It was discovered that I could deliver the cat myself to Animal Welfare, but that option was never disclosed.  To add more disgust to the situation….she posted, “sorry for the inconvenience”.  My question is, lady do you have no shame, compassion, and/or morals?

I tried to be civil towards her, but she has made it very difficult.  If not for City/County’s CSR , specifically, Ms. Mercer, there would not be civil communication between the two of us. But my patience are wearing thin.

She never responded to my second issue on SeeClickFix, Lea’s cat on top of a neighbor’s car (why Sonja allows this person to skirt the law, I don’t know), nor did she come back to inform me that the cat will be picked-up as I had requested.   I’ll let you guess whether I received documentation of the Dept. of Ag “stop/no pick –up order” from her assistant director.  Allow me to once again thank Ms. Mercer for intervening and bringing this lack of professionalism, conscientiousness, and overall integrity to a polite ending.  Would like to thank the Department of Agriculture for the information I received.  However, they would not send me documentation stating the information was misunderstood as I requested.  CYA extends all the way to the top.  “Oh, What a Tangled Web”.

Below is an email received from the assistant director June 27, 2016/ 9:20 am:

Cat in trap

Miss Patterson,

Will have someone out to pick up the cat in the trap ASAP.

Cson Johnson
Assistant Director

Mind you no mention of requested documentation.  I will in the future deal with Ms. Adams as my mother so often articulated, “feed her with a long handle spoon”.

The explanation given for the mix- up is, timing.  That is the time I made the request and the time they had the information.  I’m, however, skeptical of the explanation, because they never posted on SeeClickFix the correct information.  I’ll allow you to use your own judgement on this one, and I’ll keep my spoon handy.

The Most Despised Macon Newspaper -The Macon Telegraph - C. Jack Ellis

I question the telegraph's credibility and unbiased journalism.  It appears their journalist believe just because The Macon Telegraph and Ruse prints it , that makes it true.  C. Jack Ellis is loved by more people (that matters) than The Macon Telegraph and News would lead you to believe....primarily because he has not let The Macon Telegraph, political cronies,  Maconites (posing as not racist), and The Macon Telegraph writers (posing as journalist) define him.

Macon (in general) and people opinions of others are major problems in Macon, Georgia, but it has nothing to do with C. Jack Ellis.  Read the comment section of this article and decide for yourself.

How Inspiring is Danny D. Glover of Macon Georgia?

 

How Inspiring is This Macon, Georgia?

I was encouraged to see such an inspiring and motivated young black man take the initiative to improve (instead of destroy, degrade, and rob/steal/damage the reputation) the community he feels connected.  His background as a community activist reminds me of a young Barack Hussein Obama.   His goals are what it’s going to take to revitalize the black communities that are neglected, ignored, and destroyed by city-county government. I grew-up in the area he would like to revitalize, and have nothing but fond memories.   But he cannot do it by himself….he will need the help of like mind young, middle-age, and old people to extend a hand (get involved).

I would imagine some reading the article, thought as I did, what an admirable thing to do.  However, POC (low income, median income, high income) could make a difference by asking themselves, what can I bring to the table to assist this young man's endeavors.  And it may not necessarily require money, just your talents, whatever that may be.

We allow our neighborhoods to be things of the past (his-story) by sitting back and doing nothing, waiting for your tax paying dollars to benefit (kick-in) the neighborhood, waiting on someone else to do it, and waiting for the powers that be (city-county elected officials) to care.  The key word here is “waiting”.  Believe me, that’s not going to happen,  history has shown his-story WILL ALWAYS TAKE PRIORITY no matter how distorted and bias.

Another gross error we make in trying to better our communities, is begging/pleading (please) for the powers that be to fix our problems……..they see our issues as our problems not his/theirs.  So he/they have no interest or desire to intervene.  Your persistency, financial assistance, and fearlessness is the only thing that will work on people’s ignorance and/or people who ignore you.  Your willingness to contribute time, or money, and/or knowledge is the only thing that’s going to stop the bleeding (literally and figuratively) in our communities.

I contacted the writer (journalist/Stanley Dunlap/The Macon Telegraph) of this story by email asking for contact information for Mr. Danny D. Glover so that I could contribute to the goals of this young man….I don’t need to tell you there has been no response.  However, it will not stop me from doing what I can to assist.  I will also be trying to set up a gofundme page to garner support for his efforts.  If you, who are reading this and know Danny D. Glover I would appreciate any contact information provided. I don’t know the feasibility of a gofundme page, but I will be looking into it as well as other possibilities. Actual work begins when contact with the young man who initiated this awesome project is located. I especially ask those people of color to step up to the challenge and become involved. 

 

It would be uplifting if (and only if) the Mayor of Macon, Georgia saw what an opportunity this is to show his concern for Macon's  black communities demise, and assist this young man in the pursue of equal opportunity and community development.  Not necessarily assisting financially, but experiences and resources.  I was raised that when you, "Give a  man a fish, you'll feed him for a  day............teach a man to fish and you'll have fed him for a lifetime", and Glover has demonstrated by taking the initiative that he's not looking for a handout, but a hand up.

To be continued...............

No Weapon Formed Against Me Shall Prosper….

These quotes come to mind that perfectly explained what happen Friday the thirteen (May 13, 2016) on SeeClickFix involving an ongoing problem I’ve had between Macon – Bibb County Animal Welfare, my neighbor Lea Cilbrith and her blatant violation of city/county ordinance 5-12.

Martin Luther King Jr., and I quote:

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.

The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict.

Lea's dock tail cat off her property

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.

We will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

Pity may represent little more than the impersonal concern which prompts the mailing of a check, but true sympathy is the personal concern which demands the giving of one’s soul.

Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.

The first question which the priest and the Levite asked was: “If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?” But… the good Samaritan reversed the question: “If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?”

In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.

History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people.

Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.


Every citizen has the responsibility to lookout for their neighbor and their own property…….not to the extent that you are a nosy neighbor or obsessed property owner, but concern for you and your neighbor’s safety.  I had a neighbor tell me once she witness children peeping in my window, and the first question I wanted to know is why she didn’t call and tell me.  Her answer, she just didn’t.  Go figure. I also had a Lieutenant with the Macon –Bibb County Sheriff Department when ask for assistant in my neighbors violation of ordinance 5-12 tell me, and I quote “leave it alone”. 

I think it is hypocritical for a person to expect someone to be your voice in time of trouble and you don’t reciprocate.  Speaking out, when it appears to be against all odds is what has made profound changes and profound changes in people lives.  Bottom line, don’t be fearful to do the right thing, when fears engulfs your every being.  Right will always prevail.

 

Lea Cilbrith’s Cat (continued)

It comes as no surprise Lea Cilbrith appearance in court would not be a lesson learned.  Sonja Adams Director of Macon – Bibb Animal Welfare has allowed Ms. Cilbrith to circumvent the law by ignoring and/or down playing the seriousness of breaking the law.  Who do you hold responsible, the person who is breaking the law or the person who has the authority to stop it and doesn’t?  Yet, it appears she (Sonja Adams) finds ways to stop me from reporting or commenting on this annoying issue.  Can you say “stuck on stupid?

Yesterday, one of the officers from animal welfare stop by.  I had just pulled up to park in my driveway and saw him parked in front of my door.  I parked and walked to the driver side of his truck.  He greeted me and begin to explain the reason for being parked in front of my house.   I thanked him for coming by and thought that would be the end of our encounter.  In less than fifteen minutes into the conversation Lea’s cat was spotted off her property and entering on to mines.  The officer pulled his camera out and began to take pictures of the cat.  In the time he remained he took approximately five pictures of Lea’s cat off her property and one on my property, and at least one of the dog down the street off of his owner property without a leash.  Yada, Yada.

I had reported these animals earlier on up in the week and as usual no civilize response from Sonja Adams, if a response at all.  So yesterday she reported on SeeClickFix citations had been issued.  I commented also after her comment.  I became confused because my comment below was not posting.  I tried posting it as a new issue and still was unable to post.  So to test what was obviously happening, I post a different comment (As Long as the issue persist…….I will be persistent).  It was allowed to be posted, with a comment from her “no problem.   The deceit I’ve experience in trying to get this issue resolved is overwhelming.  Like her comment that it is “no problem”.  Well Sonja, it is a problem when I’m expected to base my reported issues solution on lies.  Comment in the next paragraph obviously ruffled her feathers, because it was not allowed.

"Thank you, Officer Brooks for coming by.  I was elated to see that you were able to witness what I witness on a daily basis, and hopefully can attest to where the problem lays and who perpetuates the problem.  I’m not the “cat lady”……the “cat lady” is the person who owns the cat/s (Lea Cilbrith), however, I am going to make sure no laws are being broken (no matter how insignificant/petty it may seem to others) in my neighborhood that I’m aware of and to me that’s every law abiding citizens responsibility that cares about their surroundings and the people who live in the neighborhood.   

I don’t care what you do on the property you pay taxes on (own)……..if it’s illegal /wrong don’t allow it to spill over on my property (property values) where I pay taxes. 

Pictures taken today while talking with Officer Brooks.  Lea’s cat is the one in the picture on my property." 

Another day when “Macon, Georgia Leaves Me Shaking My Head”.  Oh, now it seems as though everyone in city/county government would like to distant themselves (Mayor, Sheriff, Sheriff’s Precinct, City/County Commissioners, and SeeClickFix CSR) from the issue and me.  Can you say government works only if the people you elect works to make government work?

Oh, What A Tangle Web We Weave.........When We Practice to Deceive

I went before Judge Faulkner in Macon Georgia as a witness concerning the cat problem I’ve written about that persist in my neighborhood.  First I would like to say what an enlightening experience it was for me.  Judge Faulkner impressed me as a just judge.  He patiently took the time to put everyone at ease who came before him.  I was impressed particularly with an indigent defendant who came before him that was meticulous questioned to determine whether or not he was able to pay his fine.  It was disclosed he was not, rather than burdening the defendant any further with a fine he obviously could not pay the Judge gave him community service work.  How cool is that to witness such astuteness and compassion from the criminal justice system.

My summons to appear in court came a few days before the court date of March 30^th.   Before the summons I had put an open record request for citations and any information relevant to the cat problem (Lea Cilbrith) I had been reporting for years.  Discovered through this open record request she had a court date.  The summons was heaped in erroneous information.  

 

Long and short of it, in satisfying my request as required  by law, they could only come up with one citation and one they needed to find.  Can you say sloppy record keeping and/or no record keeping or can you say no citations until ask.  Very suspicious, because I had been told all along citations (not one or two) had been issued to Lea Cilbrith.

Anyway, the reason Lea and I are in court is because she pleaded not guilty to city ordinance violation 5-12 (begin in control of animals) and I’m there as a witness.  Go figure.  She mention to the judge paper work related to efforts she had taken to have cats spayed and neuter.   That she  had only two cats, the reason why she allows her cat to roam off her property …….yada, yada.  I, in turn relayed to the judge, I just want her to keep the cats off my property and the expense I had been burden with because of the cats.

Do I need to tell you the 180 degree turn around Animal Welfare Director and her Assistant Director had in court?  They told the judge how they’ve tried to work with the both of us……..when all you need to do is read “SeeClickFix.com” to see how they handled the problem.  I’ve suspected and always have suspected they were too accommodating to Ms. Cilbrith.  In fact the day we are to appear in court is the day Lea Cilbrith (teacher) did not have to go to work.  The day to appear in court was the week of “Spring Break”.  How many “breaks” does she need……….. can you way WTF? 

For all the people I sought help from, Lea Cilbrith, Macon Mayor Reichert and CSR, Sheriff Davis, Animal Welfare Director Adams, Animal Welfare Assistant Director Johnson, Animal Welfare Staff, and my precinct 3  who did nothing………justice was served in spite of.   Bottom line, Lea was fined (reduced fine) and it was implied in court she must be the “crazy cat lady” in the neighborhood.  Morrow of the story, oh, what a tangle web we weave…when we practice to deceive.

I don’t believe this is the end of this saga….stay tuned.

POC/Whites: Voting Against Your Own Interest

Low information or No Information voters?  It boggles the mind to witness Hillary capture the minds and hearts of so many voters.  I’m aware that most feel her opponent is not electable.  What makes him not electable in my opinion is people not electing him when they have the opportunity.  But more confusing than that, is the people who I talk with belief that Clinton will provide them the “pie in the sky”  they believe makes Bernie unelectable (offering a dream/free stuff).  Go figure.  People I talk with believe if Bernie is elected Congress would surely not act on any of his campaign promises, as they would Clinton’s campaign promises, if elected.  They believe the ACA is sustainable only if Clinton is elected. 

The problem it appears, “they believe”, rather than doing the necessary homework to become “inform decision makers”.  Once a person is informed it’s difficult to become bamboozled/hoodwink.  Who you vote for is your business/choice, just make sure your integrity, principles, and character aren’t compromised in choosing your candidate.

 

 

Four More Years of the Same Old, Same Old.......Mayor Robert Reichert

I don't think so.

It’s a shame that my tax dollars doesn’t grant me the same privileges, perks, inside information that other taxpayers are privy to.  Mayor Reichert has focused his time in office on those areas that benefit the white community, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with him taking care of his own.  However, when it becomes a situation where it’s in your face and blatant disparity, everyone that lives in Macon, Georgia should be appalled and/or concerned, and rethink their vote.    When an elected official has been voted in office, his/her responsibility is to become the elected official of all…………even those who did not vote for him, even those who are not his constituents, even those who did not contribute substantial amounts of money to his campaign, and finally the least of them (poor and downtrodden).

I said in a post in the Macon Telegraph when he was running for office four years ago, and I will say it again, “he is not the mayor for Macon, Georgia”.  Do your research and see what and who he works for in the community.  His style of governing is dictatorship and anarchy.  I did my homework and below is what I found.

Tax Commissioner appointed without a vote, circumventing will of the people.

Collaborated with Mercer University to move blacks out of areas to accommodate whites.

Collaborated with The Knights Foundation to improve those area once blacks were removed.

Collaborated with businesses to revitalize the downtown area to cater to the white population.

 

Reichert has divided the people of Macon, as shown in his promotions and administrative staff.   His promotion of department heads in city/county government departments included one black. County Commissioners are right to demand a say in city government and void the city charter to avoid improprieties as the ones mention.  He has proven at the detriment of people of color that he is not a mayor for all.  His governing style over the years is a profound example of government lacking the skills to reflect the city in which it serves.  If we are to move Macon forward, we need to stand together as a people and elect a mayor for all the people

If you want your community (where you live) to be an oversight, vote Reichert.

If you want decisions about your community made by someone who do not know or address your struggles, vote for Reichert.

If you want someone once elected focus on the privilege, vote for Reichert.

If you want someone who only see the plight of poor people when he’s addressing an election’s platform,  vote Reichert.

If you want someone who’s making a career of being Macon’s mayor, instead of making a difference in Macon, vote for Reichert.

If you want a candidate who will enrich the elite, as he has been doing, off the backs of the poor in Macon (gentrification),  vote for Reichert.

If you want to be thought of as a non-thinker/gullible, opting for the same old, same old, vote for Reichert.

 

HRC’s Win in Iowa and the MSM…….I, I. I, I, I,I, I, I

Mainstream Media is as deceitful as Hillary Rodham Clinton.  That said, but really did not need to be said.  It’s a given.   What every voting age individual should consider when making a decision to vote for Hillary is not what is known or played out on television, but what is not known.  Hillary is not seeking the democratic domination to be president for the people, but the first woman president………a distinct difference.   Every time the Clintons has says they are in it to help others, has only benefited themselves.  Over the years they’ve perfected the shell game so well the American people have forgotten it’s a shell game.  The Clinton and mainstream media has broadcast lies to its viewers and voters with such skill, it appears that viewers and voters are so taken back by the skill that they forget their being lie to.

Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton has played the indignant, outrage, and it’s my turn cards so well that when she has lost in any situation we forget that’s what is happening.  It’s a game all about Hillary, not about the people who principle and values has been compromise by her.  What a sad commentary.

People voting rights are eroding, being manipulated, gerrymander, it is imperative that every contender for the president of these United States for our vote is scrutinize.  Hillary has ask that you vote with your head.  I too, ask you to vote with your head, and also your heart and consider what she is and is not in your decision.

What she is not:

She is not authentic
She is not interested in improving the lives of people of color, middle class, and/or poor people.
She is not one of us
She is not trustworthy
She is not all inclusive
She is not approachable……….

What she is:

She is phony
She is interested in improving the lives of the 1%.
She is the 1%.
She is a prevaricator
She is only interested in those who can elevate her to the top.
She is callous

If we are to break the glass ceiling ,lets not break it for women (first woman president), but for inequality.

I don’t get the appeal, the monotone answers to questions, the scripted answers to questions, the placating answer to question, and you still don’t get it.  Hillary is not genuine, She is just as fake as $20.00 knockoff Louis Vuitton.

Hell Has no Fury as a Citizen Dismissed

My closer look at Macon’s mayor, Robert Reichert, came about as a result of my neighbor's violation of Macon, Georgia’s city/county ordinance and the mayor’s dismissal of my citizen nuisance complaint.  Upon my neighbor (Lea Cilbirth/1012 Hillyer Avenue) initially moving into the neighborhood her cats had begun to come onto my property.  Leaving signs that it had come and gone by leaving its calling card.  I had discussed with her on numerous occasion my disdain for her cats.   My comments did not have the results I expected.  Her response was to suggest what I should to do to keep her cats out of my yard.  Such as sprinkling cayenne pepper in my yard, anti-cat web addresses brought to me to peruse, and she even had her companion to come down to argue her case.  The arrogance was illuminating and only anger me, but trying to be a good neighbor I listen to her suggestions.

After many years of going back and forth with her on this annoying issue, I contacted city/county government, they in return sent Macon’s city ordinance regulations and assured me my neighbor was in violation of the city ordinance.  Having that confirmation, I spoke with animal welfare who I had been speaking with all along, who gave me instruction on what I needed to do in order for them to issue citation/s, fine her, and eventually take her to court.  One thing I was ask to do was document each time her cat/s were on my property.  I followed their instruction to the “T” for a number of months, nothing happen.

I then phoned the city/county government’s customer service worker who wanted to schedule me an appointment to come in and talk to the mayor,  on the mayor designated night in for the citizens of Macon.   I didn’t believe it warranted a discussion with the mayor, so I declined/cancelled appointment.  The problem persisted so I gave in and scheduled the appointment after some coaching by his administrative secretary, who led me to believe if I wanted the problem resolved I needed to come in on his scheduled mayor's night in.  Which is a complete waste of a citizen times.  He only does it (it appears) for documentation purposes only.   I never/ever heard from him (personally) again after that first contact.  How self-absorbed can one be? 

Bottom line, again following instructions, and absolutely nothing was accomplish.  By now I’m fuming, not angry, but fuming.  I began to send emails to the mayor, city/county commissioner, and staff of animal welfare, again nothing.  I did what experts’ state is the proper way to resolve conflicts (1) know your laws/rights (2) speak with the offender (3) contact proper authority (4) document your efforts, etc……to no avail.

I’m not suggesting by any means this is how to resolve conflicts, but what I’m suggesting is not to give up if you believe strongly you are in the right and the laws are on your side, and in some cases you may do everything right, and wrong seems to prevail.  The mayor and some of his staff demonstrated that they had no moral conscience and cared less about doing the right thing.  I believe they thought I would go far away, but I haven’t and I will not until this is resolved, not glazed over, not overlooked, not swept under the proverbial corrupt rug, but resolved.

Those e-mail communications I sent and received will be posted occasionally on this blog.

Lucas in Hot Water Over Gordon's Councilman 'slave' Comment

This is the headline by The Macon Telegraph staff writer/s Stanley Dunlap and Leigh Womack.  Articles such as this only divide and bring out race haters and baiters as indicated in the comment section of this article.    This story is a ruse to keep our community divided, at odds with each other,  and to disparage Commissioner Lucas. 

If you fail to report the real offensive taking place in this community, I believe you have no right to report those stories that only demonstrate your biases.  If you cannot see the blatant gentrification and disparity perpetrated by city/county government and report on it, then it’s obvious who in the community should be appalled by whom.  What’s worse to be called a slave or treated as a slave on a daily bases by government hidden agenda?   If you want to fan the flames report on the communities that are ignored and why, write about the disparities in this community, write about the grants and loans available to a certain segment of the community and not others and why, write about……..

Macon-Bibb County government officials offend people every day with decisions that effect citizen's lives in a negative way.  What’s worse to be called a slave or to be treated as a slave on a daily bases by people you've elected to have your back?

The word slave has many connotations and interpretations.  The writers in this article and the people they talked with chose to use it in a way that would disparage Commissioner Lucas.   We still have racism,  we still have inequality, we still have people/businesses who discriminate, we still have people voting against their own interest, we still have people who try and divide a community, we still have people using the word Uncle Tom, we still have people using the word white rednecks/trailer trash/cracker, we still have people using the n-word and believing it’s okay or not caring one way or another.  Doesn’t make it right, but it never the less exist.  Why would reporters go out of their way and find stories such as this to report when there are so many noteworthy issues that plague our city which need to be address?  Leaves me SMH.

Just a few days later look what happens......

Opportunist and Hypocrites

If only the overseers (white privilege) were as incensed by WR Military Base offensive comments.   The commenters and naysayers are only opportunist and hypocrites.  They continue to believe to this day they can control what others say, think, and/or do.  Those days, people are long gone.

Macon GA Mayor Power Grab

Mayor Robert Reichert 's power grab has only brought attention to his lack of leadership.   Employees are only as good as the person who leads them.  It is no coincident that the new garbage collection and recycling operation has hit a bumpy road first time out of the gate.  He is trying to juggle too many issues at once, which only proves that government employees needs Macon District Commissioner involvement/input to counteract chaos.  It never has been a good idea to have one person in control of everything, especially when there are several departments as in this case. 

His statement of the "best of the best" in his hiring of seven department heads with no input from city/county commissioners seems to be backfiring on him.  He appears to revel in these one sentence quotes such as the best of the best and no reason to fix a system that’s not broke.  Well, Mayor Robert Reichert it is broke and it does need fixing.

The people need to elect a new mayor who can discern when he/she is knee deep and when to relinquish some of their responsibility (power).

Customer Service.............What's That?

Customer Service is a lost entity and/or passing fad today.  I am amaze at the lack of professionalism and courtesy extended to buyers of goods, tax paying citizen and just the neighbor next door.  Every and I mean every, local government office and/or official I’ve contacted in the last year either ignores my correspondence (emails), blatantly lies to my face, is oblivious to what’s going on,  and/or plan just don’t care.   Some may say this an exaggeration, but in my experience lately in dealing with city- county government, restaurants, churches, etc.   I am absolutely appalled at the lack of concern shown by people who are working for a living, working for God, working for the public, working to survive.

I’ve read discussions in the news  of global concerns such as lack of competency of politician and people concern for our country well- being, but you really have to look no farther than your own backyard to find the same.    My mother had this saying when I was growing up, “clean up your own back yard, before you clean up someone else.”  This statement ringed true then and truly rings true today.   I welcome the day when people once again value people, customer service, neighbors, and their jobs.