Judge rules in favor of Kendrick

" “Grand Marshal”

There was a local man who years before was a regular on a western TV series. He walked around Benson dressed similar to how he dressed on the TV series. My wife originally had no idea who he was, but being polite spoke to him one day in Safeway. He ask if she wanted his autograph. She thought he was looking for a handout. She later learned who he was. He was a nice person and pleasant to talk to. A Benson committee decided he should be Grand Marshal of one of the local parades since he had been on TV. He sat in the back of a convertible dressed in his western garb and waved to the crowd. Most of the crowd had no idea who he was. have not seen him in some time, I don’t know if he moved away from the area. The sad part in my mind was that he was made Grand Marshal. He had not accomplished anything to help Benson or its citizens.

Benson has many heroes who have never been Grand Marshal in any Benson parade. Many folks are retired military who have given years to their country. Educators, medical, civil servants and law enforcement who have done the same. Most talk little of their past. I know one local person who was a top civilian administrator at the Pentagon and BIA, among many other accomplishments. Most local folks had no idea.

Though I doubt if he will ever be named Grand Marshal. Benson has another local hero who stood up for what he knew was right and won. He deserves a lot of credit for taking on the City of Benson. The city made things very hard for him. Fining him daily, enduring much criticism from city officials, slanted newspaper opinions, finger pointing neighbors and huge attorney fees. He stood fast under the pressure. Why? Because Jay Kendrick is not a Safeway cowboy. He showed the city is not a all powerful entity who everyone must bow or be punished. City officials works for the citizens of the city, something they must learn.

Benson voters have every right to be upset by the actions of the City of Benson, because citizens funded their foolishness. The three city officials who pushed their vendetta against Kendrick and his mother did nothing but divide Benson for their own satisfaction. They should not remain in office.



Thank you

Mr. Kendrick. "

" The only explanation for the City of Benson is that Benson officials are being irrational. They are blooming out of their minds.

This is like former Mayor George Scott's attitude of we can do whatever we want and we will prove to you that we are in charge even if not in the right. We have the power.

You keep going Nichols and Fenn and Massee and you will cost the taxpayers of Benson even more oodles of money for your ego trips and personal vendettas'.

There comes a point when enough is enough and to go beyond is proof of poor judgement at best and possibly the misuse of authority. That point was, in my opinion, surpassed a long time ago . "

" Mayor and Council you need to get over it . You talk about Health and Safety.

Well I believe if you put a newer home in that takes care of the Safety Issure. The older homes have aluminum wireing and I do believe that is unsafe so why wouldn't you want newer homes in there

As far as Health Concerns Put the numbers back up on the Streets.

So Emergency Vehicles can find the person they need to get too.

Better Yet lets vote the City Council and the Mayor out of Office "

" I was working to get my comments in first but they didn't want to give the authentic Tom F that priviledge but, hey, anyway. ... just for the record I had no comment to make about the
City Attorney in last weeks comments section following : "arguments ongoing in Kendrick suit " That was some other Tom F.... but it doesn't matter too much unless that Tom F has been a victim of the city's name calling as I and Mr. Kendrick have been. ( to be continued ) "

" As expected some will be upset at Superior Court Judge Desens decision in the Stage Coach Trails, trial. They will place blame on many. Actually some locals have themselves to blame. Because Mr. Kendrick and Mrs Tipton failed to recognize these people’s Benson birthright superiority it made some locals irritated. City officials already upset with Mrs Tipton wanted violations to be true, so they went digging, but found only fools gold. The fined Mr. Kendrick daily and fully expected him to fold.

Personal likes and dislikes have nothing to do with actual law. Some Benson citizens were willing to take up torches, axe handles and pitchforks against Mr Kendrick and his mother simply because the two of them did not bend to their will. Others screamed and threw fits. Because of a induced dislike for Mr. Kendrick’s mother, the city decided to push the cause. Many lemmings fell in line, led by the pied piper mayor and city manager and endorsed by the newspaper.

The people who started this mess should go back to flying their flags upside down and waiting for weapons of mass destruction to be found in Iraq. In the meantime I wonder if the city will inspect the properties of the instigators and cite any and all violations. Lets hope so. Fair is fair and it may take some of the blame away from the city officials who fell into the trap. "

" I submitted comment s , sometime ago , to this newspaper , and this time I will add verification for your readership. I hope this helps clear up any identitiy issues. I am not trying to make a name out of this story, Only I wanted to clear up what someone might be thinking . thank you. "

" Time to vote these clowns out of office. "

" “The city has also been ordered by Desens to pay Kendrick’s more than $50,000 in legal fees.”

“Despite Desens’ Aug. 11 ruling, the city still doesn’t plan to approve a permit for the manufactured home on lot 27, which currently sits on wheels at the property.”

“Massee said the city will consider appealing Desens’ ruling at a later date.”


IS THE CITY SHOOTING FOR PAYING OVER $100,000 IN KENDRICK’S LEGAL FEES?
ARE THEY INSANE? YOU LOST! GET OVER IT. DO NOT THROW ANY MORE OF OUR MONEY AFTER A LOST CAUSE. GIVE IN, DROP IT NOW!!!!!!

There will also be staff salaries, outside legal fees and court costs to pay.

Lets hope there are some on the city council that will put a stop to this nonsense.

The city attorney works for the full city council not just the mayor and city manager!!!!

City Council, please put a stop to this nonsense. "

" Funny the city does not have the money to spend on the planned park upgrades for children. Yet they have the cash to blow harrassing people about minor issues..I hear a disc golf course could be put in Lions park for less than 1/3rd of what you wasted on just Kendricks lawyer and court fees. PRIORITIZE. "

" I thought this city would be a good place to approach , study ,
and then understand the strength's and weeknesses of landlordism and
pecking orderism but then I was subduced by it , and coerced by it , and placed under it's spell and that was not good. This city is more then just a corporation and so it's story needs to be told , as does Arizona's and for many reason's so that the people may learn from it' and find leadership here and elsewhere::: to keep the horse's here where they belong, in front of the carts, not behind them . "

" to read, to dream, to read from history once more ! and then know why you are doing it. Yes, because then things can fall into place and if you think on it a little, you might ? say : "well I am a legal American Citizen under the Constitution and my rights are reserved and so ,if I were you I would be planning to loan you . Jesse' Ventura's NEW Book . Then open this book to page 11 and read about the attempt to RE-CALL a President of these United States without any action from Congress ! or The Hign Court ! or by act of Impeachment . It's facinating history and a good warm-up for , you guessed it Chapter 11. Chapter 11 is about a Powerful American family , and it's proxies , who really thought they could fool "all of the people " in America but they haven't and they didn't in 2001 either. What they and their proxies did do was , and is , defeatable but but the devil is in the details ! Now the "Restore America Plan" looks very good for this . And Now, if some Wal-Mart store in Arizona could just form a Worker Organization this also would send an important message to the world of real people ! but , Wal-Mart has a history of closing stores where worker's organize... not a bad idea either. So, The Chamber's of Industry need to get rolling and create job's , job's and more job's wherever a Wal-Mart dies. Yup roll'em on back ! Jobs for American's , thank you. "

" Non-Straw Tom:

Thanks for your words of wisdom. Few if any have any idea what you are talking about. But you got your chance to say it. Keep up the good work. Give us a hint, does it have anything to do with the news article? We are waiting on your next input.

PS: Good job, Mr Kendrick. Lets hope it will change the dictatorship at city hall. "

" Nichols said,

"What has been happening is that in many cases newer, bigger units have replaced older, smaller units and the space sizes have remained the same," Nichols said. "This means that some parks have gotten more crowded, which has created additional fire concerns because the homes are located substantially closer to each other than before."

If this is true he must be talking about some other parks because it sure isn't this one. Are they being cited and sued?

If the homes meet all of the fire safety set backs then they are safe. Mr. Kendricks homes meet and exceed all fire safety set backs.

Thelma Grimes was given a copy of the measurements between each and every homes in Mr. Kendricks park. Why didn't she print it or at least refer to it.

You are unworthy of a reporters credentials Thelma. Shame on you. You are more than bias. You are a devoted follower of Fenn, Massee and Nichols. The heck with truth and public record. Right ??????????? "

" I hope everyone e-mail or calls members of the City Council and lets them know the action taken against against Mr Kendrick was unacceptable. The amount of time wasted by city employees and the huge amount of money spent should never be allowed to happen again.

Those who represent Benson should hang their heads in shame. All involved should apologize in public to the citizens of Benson. These acts have left a rotten taste that will linger for a long time.

E-mail addresses and phone numbers are listed under City of Benson Arizona "

" Well, Its sad but true. The people of Benson and surrounding areas need to quit voting on emotions, and investigate those officials they are putting into office before electing them. Get involved, and vote for good honest officials. were all at fault if you don't. "