Storyland Motel Residents Evicted in Fresno

When I was 17, pregnant and new to the area, I lived on Motel Drive. The first of many motels I lived in was the Story Land Motel. I hated it. I met new creatures of this world, cockroaches. I had never seen them before but they shared my new little home with me. They slept in my bed, crawled on my young, pregnant and frightened teenage body and ate my food. The people around me were either in similar situations as I was or just plain lost souls. The only thing I liked about the place was the adorable soilder boy that stood guard at the entrance of the drive-way. I guess the child in me was still seeking comfort through what appeared to be, a giant toy.
My new drug addicted husband was of no help to me, at age 17, I did not know the first thing about being married and truthfully, had no idea that he was slamming dope with some or the other residents of Motel Drive. I got very little sleep because I was either wondering when and if he would come back each time he left or worried that the little creatures would crawl into my ears and eat my brain. Life was definately not easy back then. Exiting out the door for some fresh (?) air would only lead to more confusion, as I seemed to be the new prey for johns that wanted some fun. Pregnant or not, they did not seem to care.
Reading this story, (very well done, Mike) brought back many memories for me as I recapped my own past, residing at StoryLand Motel, and many of the other motels on the strip. That was a long time ago, but the memories never leave. I pray for the mothers and children, expecially, that are enduring the hardships I once did. All I can say is, stay strong, life can get better, believe in yourself, and when you do get out of that life, it is ok to look back. Someone may need you too. God Bless.
Cynthia Manuszak

my name is Eric Bush. I am a local general contractor located in the fresno area.

we do alot of work concerning code enforcement violations for city code department
violation notice holders ... we are willing to speak with any officials... the owner of the storyland motel .. media or previous tennants that have any information or would like to get this situation resolved.. we can negotiate a ideal situation for the owner so everyone can get back into thier homes and the owner can resolve this situation .
we can give a guarenteed price that will fit everyones budget to fix this out of control situation....

There is alot of family members that have been affected by this... if anyone reading this
has the means of getting ahold of the owner of the storyland motel we would like to offer him a way to correct the situation at a budget price that will help him so everyone can get back into thier home....


Bush Construction & Remodeling
office (559) 299-2404
cell (559) 824-8530
fax (559) 323-4783

this is an effort to help families in need including the owner of the storyland motel...
if anyne has any questions please feel free to call... any information regarding this place is
welcomed


Thank You
Eric Bush
Bush Construction & Remodeling

My three boys and I lived there since Oct.2008 til it was closed,It was the worst place to be,we lived in rm#7 are sewage came up threw the shower,mold everywhere,I didn't know who to call or what to do so I got a hold of legal aid.That opened the doors for us,well it happend,I just didn't get to thank code inforcers,and the city for all there help Thank You All very much.