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During the Town Council meeting Tuesday, Councilman Carolyn Guthrie accused Dean Taylor -- under consideration for an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission -- of extortion.

Guthrie, currently the subject of a recall effort initiated by Taylor, indicated in an interview Wednesday that she was 'threatened' by Taylor and "I was told by the Town Attorney that that's extortion," Guthrie stated -- a statement Taylor has reported Field subsequently denied in a meeting following the open session.

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In other business, Field recused himself from handling a town matter of noise -- citing a 'potential conflict' in the issue. The local business, a tavern and restaurant known as Grubstake, has been the target of many citizens' complaints over the past two years for failing to adhere to standard local ordinances that require relative quiet after 10:00 p.m. Field's family members are widely known to be owners in the business, and Coalition participants have heard repeated concerns that Field's position as Town Attorney and Town Manager have prevented proper handling of the noise issue.

The council voted to have another attorney, Richard Files from Yuma, handle the matter on behalf of the town, with one councilmember, Hal Davidson, pointing out that the monies paid to Files should be deducted from those payable to Daniel Field.


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The Citizen's Coalition has reiterated its request for an opportunity to elect a Mayor for the Town of Quartzsite. While participants Akin and Field have since clarified the matter, indicating that Akin will remain in the position of 'Acting Mayor' until March, 2010.

The Citizen's Coalition is reviewing a wide range of issues brought to open, public meetings by residents that are unhappy with the town's handling of the matters. Many are viewed by coalition members as ethics violations.

However, council members have consistently avoided the formation of an ethics oversight committee, a common
Also as issue during the meeting was the town's approach to zoning, delineated in a statement by Century 21 Real Estate Agent Doug Gilford. Gilford discovered an unorthodox approach to zoning issues when he purchased a property in Quartzsite only to find the C2 zoning challenged by Quartzsite's zoning official.

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Circuit City files for bankruptcy protection Frightened into action by  creditors threatening to withhold products, Circuit City bowed to the pressure and filed for protection as it struggled to stay afloat amidst a sea of red ink.            READ MORE

The financial struggles facing business in today's economy threatens to upset many townships: Quartzsite among them

Vice Mayor Chuck Busby passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008, of complications of pneumonia. Busby was known to have been suffering from pneumonia over the past two weeks, but had undertaken residential care foregoing hospitalization. He was subsequently hospitalized in Parker Monday evening, and died this morning. The ramifications for the Town of Quartzsite are extensive.                                 READ MORE

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First to warn travelers, the problem is escalating and gaining national attention.
Planning a trip to Mexico? Now is not the time to go. Bandits in such highly popular areas as San Carlos have travelers terrified -- and Tijuana, also a popular destination, is faring no better at this point in time. Officials attribute the problems to gang activity as more and more seem to be engaging in 'turf wars,' but an uninformed public should avoid Mexico travel until the danger is deemed to have subsided.

The bailout [and its rejection] has had everyone talking: but is it concern for avoiding an economic freefall -- or the belief that the citizenry is not being represented that's driving it? Martial Law has been implemented. Even Congress is indicating their opinions are being ignored. Bernanke was warned by Ron Paul months ago [VIDEO HERE]of the looming crisis.

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The Citizen's Coalition recently formed in Quartzsite is taking issue with the future status of the post vacated when Bennett relinquished his position citing 'personal reasons.'

Bennett's letter of resignation was presented to the council Wednesday, August 27th, and formally accepted at a special meeting held Wednesday, August 28th. Many spectators at Tuesday's meeting indicated they found the diatribe presented against Mayor Bennett offensive, even though the case against Bennett -- presented without interruption by Daniel Field-- did not appear to be without merit.

Bennett officiated during the first part of that Tuesday council meeting and excused himself for the duration of the session, leaving the room to the remaining members of the council and Town Manager/Attorney Daniel G. Field, to discuss the case against him in open session, with many townspeople in attendance. He did not attend Thursday's meeting when his resignation was presented for acceptance.

The FANNIE & FREDDIE Fiasco, and AIG, MORGAN STANLEY, WAMU and...

The bailouts are being described as amounts TEN TIMES THE NATIONAL DEBT. 10% of the banks are on the verge of failure...

The fact is, there's more money changing hands than is comfortable for most people: huge losses are being sustained by even the most savvy and frugal investors, the downturns keep happening and the pivotal 'turnarounds' that would typically allow losers to recoup are becoming fewer with ever lengthening periods of time in between.

Is it the 'redistribution of wealth' that's been a source of such concern of late?

Be sure to hit our FINANCE SECTION for information and even referrals... and stay on top of what's happening in the SCAM department: as times get tougher, more and more are scamming both individuals and businesses.