also Christian wrote on Oct 17, 2008 11:02 AM:
" Christian's are to be Christian every day of the week, not just by going to Church on Sunday. We are Christian by the good we do. What good comes from alchol sales on Sunday except to deepen the pockets of a few. Why do most of us live in Bracken Co. I believe it's due to our laid back way of life and anything that is capable of changing that should be brought before the voters instead of left in the hands of the magistrates anyway. They are to serve the needs of the people, so why can't they at least poll us on things like this before making their vote. I would freely fill out a questionaire left in my mailbox from my magistrate instead of having him make a decision for me based on his lifestyle instead. "
PROUD TO BE A CHRISTIAN wrote on Oct 17, 2008 8:18 AM:
" 1) I worship God everyday and do a lot of praying 2) I have kids begging me to help them to get off alcohol and drugs.3) I lost a baby to an alcoholic abuser 4) Christians deserve to have one day to worship with there families. This country was based on God , and when you to turn your backs on that you get just what you have right now .I would love to have the money the people who drink throw away to put in Gods house to get KIDS who are so badly hooked on the crap off of it . I would also love to have one minute with my child who died at the hand of a abusive drunk . That child would be 18 years old right now. Alcohol is destroying peoples lives and i pray that those of you who go out and get drunk and go to church , no what you are doing. I am a Christian not just one on Sunday !!! Why cant people set examples for the children of this community? When you are holding up a bar stool and then going to church on Sunday ,you are setting a really good one. THAT ALCOHOL COMES FIRST THEN GOD !!!! God so loved the world he gave his son to die for us and you repay him how by wanting to get drunk on Sunday. Also for all of you who think that religion should have no say in this of course it should its the Lords day not yours to get drunk. "
DSM wrote on Oct 16, 2008 12:22 PM:
" This issue should be put to a vote and not just by magistrates at a meeting! Let all the people of the county have a say in this matter. Pretty sad that a few people who go to the meetings have to use religion to make them feel more powerful. You should worship God everyday, not just on Sunday!! True Christians wouldn't abuse their religion in this way. Go to the meetings, express you opinions and concerns but leave religion out of it!! How can we get this issue put on the ballot?? "
Bracken Man wrote on Oct 16, 2008 8:43 AM:
" I say put it on the ballot for the November election and let the people have their say by voting. "
also a Christian wrote on Oct 14, 2008 10:16 PM:
" I too am a Christian, but I still go to Rooster's on the weekends to mingle with friends and have a good time. But I am either a designated driver or have one. I am a member of a church in Foster KY and noticed that one of our members wrote a letter in the paper fighting against the proposal Frank had made, but this member failed to state that he too parties at Roosters with his family and never had a designated driver. No one is knocking anyone for going to church and having a day to serve the lord, just tired of those complaining that do just what they are complaining about. Again, as stated previously they will drink no matter where they get it. So let's support those that are our neighbors and support our county. "
Unbelievable... wrote on Oct 14, 2008 10:09 PM:
" Excuse me "Amazed", but wasn't there a rape in B'ville as well of a 13 or 14 year old girl?!? Every town and city has there share of problems so why not stop the finger pointing!! And "Proud to be a Christian"...I am a Christian as well and go to church every Sunday. I don't agree with you completely because I really don't think it's that big of a deal if people wanna drink on Sunday but what you said about people bad mouthing is definately true. It seems like soon as they don't get their way they all forget the good that has been done for the county....and why does all the blame fall on Mr. Riggs?? There are other voters ya know, he can't make it happen/or not happen by hisself! The way I see it, Riggs did a great thing bringing it before the public and letting them have a say in it yet no one is appreiciative of that. One thing that I don't understand though is that Augusta is apart of Bracken County. Augusta is aloud to sell beer on Sunday yet nowhere else in Bracken Co. is...how fair is that?? It's one county, shouldn't everyone have the same rights? "
Enough already wrote on Oct 14, 2008 3:36 PM:
" If I choose to drink, I will drink. If I choose to do it on a Sunday I will either drive to Augusta to buy it or to Campbell County. I won't be riding around out in the county running people off the road. I will be at home enjoying a day of football, NASCAR, baseball, or whatever else may happen that day. So please, don't throw your religion up in my face. I, too, believe in God. It's my choice and not your holier than thou preaching that will make my decisions for me. I still think that if the establishments wish to sell alcohol on Sunday, that should be their choice. A handfull of holy rollers and moaners and groaners should not be able to make decisions for anyone. "
amazed wrote on Oct 14, 2008 3:43 AM:
" to racingGuyin NC Wow I bet you are a real big racing guy. Probably a 2 wheel scotter. If it wasn't for Clopay Augusta would still be the slum it was in the late 50 early 60s. Augusta has its share of drunks and child molesters. Just has a rape or two last month. So lay off B-ville because you don't have a clue mister racer. "
Pround to be a Christian wrote on Oct 13, 2008 7:35 PM:
" I cant not believe all the cry babies on here complaining because they cant have another day to drink !! GO to AA you need it !!! Let the Christians have one day to serve God without having to deal with drunks on the roads , after all you have 6 other days to get plastered !! Everybody wants to cry when they don't get their way and bad mouth the people who work hard for this county !! Grow up , and attend AA ,and maybe you will see that the problem is not the people who run our county at all ,its the drunks and drug users who are not doing it any justice !!!! "
RacingGuyinNC wrote on Oct 13, 2008 2:15 PM:
" I grew up in the Brooksville area and moved to NC about 5 years ago. When I return to BC to visit it is as if I never left. The town has not changed in the least. It feels like Brooksville and Bracken County (with the acception of Augusta) is stuck in 1983. There is no leadership or people looking out for the best interest of the tax payers. No new development and the worst thing is no open minds. Bracken County will never reach its full potential until proper leadership is elected and its resident's get away from the "good ole boy"..."Ive known him all my life" types. Mr. Riggs seems to be cruising until it is time to retire. Perhaps the next judge exectuive should hail from Augusta. Augusta is vibrant and welcoming to outsiders and tourists a like. Added alcohol sales on Sunday's may or may not help the economic situation but the tax payers should be the ones to decide. Why aren't people as outspoken about the lack of jobs in area? I think Bracken County needs to realize that it is not moving in the right direction and some REAL leadership is needed. "
also a voter wrote on Oct 13, 2008 10:46 AM:
" way to go designated driver, everyone is out to blame Roosters for the drunk drivers when it is no ones fault but their own. If you are going to be drinking you need to be responsible and find a designated driver. For these people placing articles in the papers complaining they go to roosters too. And from what I have seen they usually do not do the responsible thing and have designated drivers so they need to get off their soap box and be quiet. As you said these people know who they are and when these people are seen out there they should be reminded of this. Roosters is a nice establishment and they offer breakfast after the bar closes so that people can sit for a while and sober up a bit. But it is still YOUR responsibility to not drink and drive. Frank keep up the good work! "
BRACKEN VOTER wrote on Oct 11, 2008 10:05 PM:
" IF YOU REMEMBER CORRECT, I BELIEVE CARL ALLEN DID VOICE HIS OPINION, BUT ITS LIKE THE OLD DAYS NO ONE PAYS ANY ATTENTION TO HIM OR DID THEY ANY OF THEM BACK THEN,GOOD WORK CARL,,, THIS JUDGE HAS NEVER BEEN I OFFICE WHEN I GO IN THERE, SECRETARY TAKES MESSAGE, WHERES ALL THIS MONEY HE GETS FROM FRANKFORT, HE HASNT GOT A DOLLAR TO MENTION OF JUST BLACKTOP MONEY, WE GET THAT EVERY YEAR..PLEASE DO NOT EVER TALK ABOUT THE GOOD OLE BOYS AGAIN, HE MUCH WORSE THAN THAT. "
FORMERbrackencoresidnet wrote on Oct 11, 2008 10:32 AM:
" first off too the elected officials it is is stated that we shall seperate church from state.What does that mean:well u can not let church orgs and your beliefs impair your judgement as to what is right or fit for the people.Gary a few phone and threat of your job is all it took to get u to flip flop on this issue.And i read abour bracken county and hear from my family about it everyday and it upsets me that this county has backslid as far as it has from the days of "Pie", and Mike Nelson.Thats the days when the county was run right, for the people and not by the "christian" vote.As for the "christians" raising a stink, well maybe u should sober up yourself and think about the financial situation the whole nation is in and allow the tax revenue that extended sales provides and give your elected officials a real chance to do their JOB. "
me wrote on Oct 11, 2008 7:46 AM:
" Amen to what "HEE HAW" Said "
designated driver wrote on Oct 10, 2008 8:19 PM:
" I am from Pendleton County and we went to Roosters every single weekend. I am not a drinker, I am always the designated driver. There are a lot of DD's there every weekend. I have NEVER seen not even ONE county officer when we leave there. You do see State Police, and they have even come in to Roosters at the end of the night for breakfast. At least there, you never have trouble. Frank does a wonderful job at keeping the trouble makers away. Those of you who are against Roosters, I have seen you out there MANY times. You know who you are! I'll make sure I point you out the next time I see you there. As far as your families being out at night when Roosters closes ... what kind of parents would have their kids out driving around at midnight / 1:00 am anyway??? Get a life and find something else to cry about! Roosters is the nicest club you will find in Northern KY ... support it and be happy that it's in your county. "
Hee Haw wrote on Oct 10, 2008 12:39 PM:
" Well well well. Are we waking up Bracken County? Are you seeing that those you voted for are only in it for themselves and the notoriaty it brings or the fact that they want someplace to spend the next few years until their retirement kicks in? In one office you have someone who sits back with his feet up and does nothing. In one office you have someone who only wants to run the courthouse and take over any space possible. In another office you have someone who flip flops around issues to see who he can keep happy and on his side. I think you're finally seeing that you CAN'T ELECT PEOPLE BY USING THE POPULARITY ISSUE. Who cares if so and so has money, a nice family or a nice smile. WHAT'S THAT GOING TO DO FOR YOU? NOTHING. Now that you're awake, put your feet on the floor and DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT for a change. "
Watching Over wrote on Oct 9, 2008 10:37 PM:
" i think they need to get rid of all the magistrates and Gary Riggs they all make bad descions. They havent dont anything for Bracken Co expect give the judge family and friends JOBS. and to think there would be change i see the sheriff deputy cruiser at the EMS office more then doing their job. Maybe they would get more then 11 dui's in 10 years at roosters. Better thank the State Police for those 11. "
wrong day wrote on Oct 9, 2008 7:02 PM:
" my holly day is Saturday so why can't get a drink on Sunday If I want one???? Everybody sells it on my holly day(Friday at dust to Sunday at dawn? an no one cares, "
Come on people... wrote on Oct 9, 2008 3:52 PM:
" Shouldn't we be more focused on the drunk drivers than on where they are getting the alcohol? I mean come on, they can get it anywhere, doesn't matter if we have extended hours or not. We have people out here who have been caught drinking and driving more than 5 times, yet somehow they still end up getting their license back. I think we should work on getting a law passed where it's 3 strikes and your out!! Get a 3rd DUI and lose them for good. Why should people get more than 3 chances to take a life with their stupid choices?!? Then we have responsible drinkers...those who just wanna have a beer while watching the game or race on Sunday evening with friends. Yet they are not even taken into consideration because people are to focused on the irresponsible drivers! Believe it or not, there are people who are able to drink responsibily! Those who don't do it responsibily should be the ones punished!! "
concerned wrote on Oct 9, 2008 1:09 PM:
" What`s the deal Migistrate Allen is he afraid the voice his opinion???????? "
Bracken wrote on Oct 9, 2008 12:59 PM:
" BYSTANDER,Trip,& Mr.P
This the way Riggs operates. When he does post a position in the paper its just a smoke screen he hires one of his friends "
Religion ya think wrote on Oct 9, 2008 12:00 PM:
" Well just let them go to Mac Daddy's or Maysville / Ohio bars so they can kill or permanently injure themselves and others on the way back to Bracken County. Face it, the Brooksville cops just don't want to deal with it. It really has nothing to do with religion. APD is on the ball and keep busy when it comes to DUI's in their jurisdiction...most of the time. "
Retired Mamaw wrote on Oct 9, 2008 9:29 AM:
" THANK YOU Bracken Fiscal Court. This is good news for all of Bracken County. The Fiscal Court is to make decisions for the common good, not just a few. The christian vote is more powerful than you think here in this county. Thank you again and God bless. "
Trip wrote on Oct 9, 2008 8:59 AM:
" I belive the Judge himself voted to break the tie,and cause all of this hallabalu.
Probably working on getting industry in the county would be more appropiate.
Also getting someone to fill the vacancy left by the closing of Health Point. "
augusta citizen wrote on Oct 9, 2008 8:54 AM:
" On the second page of the Ledger, is another article about Bracken Fiscal court. In it Judge Riggs states, the county has no say so over who is hired as Tourism director for the county.It is true that Augusta has the office,and provides insurance for the position.
So let us be fair Judge Riggs,when Augusta's Representive on the Ambulance Board passed away,you just named a person from out in the county,and did not even post the position as you had always stated you would.So, don't Be to judgemental of the Augusta Mayor and Council. "
A. Nonymous wrote on Oct 9, 2008 8:42 AM:
" Bracken Co. does not need any extended hours for a bar to be open, as I have a scanner and I hear about enough drunk drivers out on the road.....if people want to drink, let them do it at home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
JOKE wrote on Oct 9, 2008 6:15 AM:
" I would like to say that Bracken will never go forward. I seen a few that went in the courthouse to that meeting and they were drinkers but not all. There is nothing wrong with Sunday sales, How can Augusta sell it and the other parts of the county can not, When was your decision as a magistrate aloud to be based on religion. If the guy from roosters gets a lawyer he should have a good case.Not suppose to base it on Religion-sex-race...Guess we will never go forward and a bunch of old men will rule the county alot like Russia and other countries... Just another day at the old folks home. signed Sandy "
Lucky from KY wrote on Oct 9, 2008 6:01 AM:
" I think you are all wrong.Why do you not let the people have a say at the polls ? But I guess we all know why It would not be a good move for the politician. sure would be nice to see elected people be for ALL the people and not just for the ones that will vote for them. "
FWIW wrote on Oct 9, 2008 5:00 AM:
" What countywide police coverage??? Hasn't been any of that for years! "
Mr P wrote on Oct 9, 2008 3:41 AM:
" I still have a rough time forgetting Gary Riggs voted to break the tie in the 1st place. Not the kind of person I want in office. BAD DEAL "
Sad wrote on Oct 9, 2008 2:51 AM:
" Sad that Augusta can do it but not the county. Some groups just get carried away about such things so our money goes out of the county. "
BYSTANDER wrote on Oct 9, 2008 1:00 AM:
" LOOKS LIKE RIGGS CHANGED HIS MIND AFTER A FEW PHONE CALLS. MAYBE HE SPOKE TOO SOON THE FIRST TIME OR DID HE GET SCARED "
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