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Councilman Joe Winslow's
comments: 'Confusing.'

In an interview with Quartzsite's new Mayor Ed Foster Wednesday, Foster raised some interesting issues concerning what transpired at Tuesday's council meeting, during which he was maligned by Councilman Joe Winslow, who requested the newly elected Mayor resign.

Councilman Jerry Lukkasson also soundly criticized Foster, passing out letters that were essentially a 'reprimand.'

Both councilmen, facing recall, may believe that Foster's 'friends' have caused recall efforts to move forward -- but the Citizen's Coalition has never organized a recall -- and did not do so in this instance according to a survey of nearly all of its longterm members.

Ex-councilman Hal Davidson has repeat-edly stated that he acted solely on his own when he began working to recall those officials that voted to disempower Foster even before he was allowed to take his position as Mayor.

Foster withheld any disparaging remarks -- something a bit 'novel' given Quartzsite's standards of etiquette -- and, instead, had these comments:

"Tuesday's Council meeting, June 22, caused some confusion among both onlookers and Citizen Coalition members as a commentary by Joe Winslow seemed to allege activities that -- by either group -- would be questionable activities at best," Foster stated.

"Winslow's rant -- so loosely worded yet laced with a myriad of allegations -- was not something people need to worry has any merit.

"He seemed angry and, if he needs to vent, I do not mind his making baseless allegations against me -- but I'm concerned that the organization I once headed -- the Citizen's Coalition -- should not be represented as anything other than what it is: a group of citizens dedicated to working on issues within the community. They volunteer, they teach, they make technology available to those who might not otherwise be able to get started in community service.

"I do wish he would be more concerned about factually representing any issues he has with me, " Foster said, In fact, that is advice that should be undertaken by all at this juncture."

There were others maligned in Winslow's commentary and, as those individuals weigh in, their comments will be added.

PARKER AZ -- 23JUNE 2010 -- It's over -- or is it? The State of Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled that the initial jury award of $9.2 million will stand.

READ THE OFFICIAL APPEALS COURT DECISION HERE

The problem? La Paz County doesn't have it. And since the debt is continuing to accrue at the rate of over $2500 per day, continuing to stall simply isn't an option. The debt has been growing at a rate that exceeds $100,000.00 per month for months while the case

Quartzsite businessman Richard Oldham [LA PAZ DISPOSAL LLC] has recently submitted a business plan designed to bring together La Paz County officials and Yakima partner Jim Willette to negotiate a deal that will settle the debt without bankrupting the county: one he hopes to present to county officials in the form of a work session in coming weeks.

"I have already sent letters to each of our Supervisors outlining the plan and stipulating the details," Oldham stated. "I look forward to seeing La Paz County come through this with minimal damage to reputations and bottom lines, believing that everyone will, finally, win."

Jim Willette has shown himself to be a capable and willing negotiator," Oldham continued. "When I attended one of his public conferences to answer citizen's questions concerning Yakima and the judgment against the county, I noted his receptive attitude toward alternative settlement -- and set about developing a plan that would be acceptable to all."

Oldham first contacted County Administrator Dan Field and La Paz County Supervisor for District 3, Holly Irwin.

Finally, he discussed the proposal with ex-Supervisors Mary Scott and Gene Fisher before drafting the proposal into a letter format, sending to all of the sitting Supervisors. LETTER

Oldham is hoping the Supervisors will not waste time arguing that the settlement is unjust -- but that they will take a proactive stance and alleviate this debt before it damages La Paz County further.

Shriners plan closure of at least six hospitals citing a decrease in donations and lagging funds -- but has the organization, under pressure from critics, finally conceded?

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Fluoride, a long-standing 'staple' in dentistry-related products, is routinely added to water -- in spite of an increasing body of evidence evidence to show it may lead to bone cancer. Did a Harvard study - funded by Colgate - suppress the evidence intentionally?

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Did a Harvard professor intentionally cover up a link between fluoride and bone cancer?

Did a Harvard professor intentionally cover up a link between fluoride and bone cancer?

Peta, long criticized for its unusual focus and backwards approach to animal issues has now come under fire for -- of all things -- killing those animals it was supposed to be protecting

Peta is under fire for -- of all things -- killing animals entrusted to its 'care.'

The 'Conflicker' virus was expected to create problems on or around April 1 - April Fool's Day. Even though the ramifications weren't as far-reaching as originally feared, many computers did seem to sustain damage. If you're running Vista for your operating system, do NOT do a system restore. Microsoft has some free scanner software to check your system... Click the Picture to Link to it

A virus of unknown origin is cusing concern the world over...

A virus of unknown origin is cusing concern the world over...

Here's the video version of the STORY and if your computer is already infected, have a friend with a clean computer download the MICROSOFT tool and e-mail it to you to run on your machine. VISIT OUR TECH SECTION

Quartzsite Police Chief Jeff Gilbert announced Tuesday that the Quartzsite Police are still investigating the death of Laura Vittori, the local woman found slain in a field behind the Exxon station on Exit 19 in Quartzsite.

"The FBI," Gilbert stated, "is still involved in this case and we are working on it. We do not believe there is a danger to the public."

Tuesday's Town Council meeting further exposed problems within the council as councilmen took steps to ensure anyone owing the town money could not run for office, in spite of vocal opposition by councilman Bill Moore, who questioned the constitutionality of the move...
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Councilman Hal Davidson, March 10, 2009