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However, some residents say that does nothing to the address roads that were already treated with the chemical and don’t show signs of improving from their “pig pen”-like condition any time soon.

“That sure helps my neighbors, and I think that’s great, but we’re looking at potential damages in excess of $1 million on our farm and ranch,” Simpson said. “What is the Air Force going to do about my road and my equipment that’s already been damaged?”

Simpson said three combines, four tractors and numerous pick-up trucks are showing early signs of corrosion he says is caused by the slimy road muck that ends up covering vehicles and equipment that drive on the road.

“We can’t get in or out of our place without driving on this stuff,” Simpson said.

Dorothy Lenz, who lives on Crystal Lake Road east of Moore, said a shovel she uses to clean the muck off her garage floor is covered in rust.

Lenz said she’s so sick of dealing with the sloppy roads — and the mess she has to clean up afterward — that she forgoes trips to town just to avoid driving on them.

“I don’t know how to explain it except today I didn’t go to town to get some things because I can’t stand the thought of driving on it and getting that mess all over and having to deal with it again,” Lenz said. “It’s terrible to feel like you’re trapped because you don’t want to have to get out there and have that mess. I have a mess again in my garage and my car hasn’t moved for three weeks but it’s still dropping off.”

Lenz said she’s told friends and family not to visit her

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