The blackout occurred when the city was facing a severe financial crisis and its residents were fretting over the Son of Sam murders.

But, today in this dusty town of 495 people, the last oil camp site left from the roaring 20's, some residents fret that they are also losing their toehold on history.

Some residents fret about the amount of land being gobbled up by a few wealthy buyers.

Meanwhile, local residents fret.

Other residents fretted about the traffic such a big project would generate.

Meanwhile, residents fret.

Suddenly residents of oil-rich Venezuela are fretting about the "Colombianization" of this traditionally easygoing nation.

But now, despite the fact that the only McDonald's for several countries around opened recently, residents fret that their status as the region's most famous crossroads might not endure.

Now, residents and buyers are fretting about repair costs, calling their lawyers and researching the co-op's insurance coverage.

Now, residents fret that too much publicity will attract Coney Island-like crowds.