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April 30-6, 2010 • Volume 4 Issue 44www.Taftindependent.com

“Serving the West Kern County Communities of Taft, South Taft, Ford City, Maricopa, Fellows, McKittrick, Derby Acres, Dustin Acres, and the Cuyama Valley”

Oilworkers Monument Site Gets Ready!

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Best Bet Weekend: West Kern Oil Museum Yard Sale

Taft Police Receive City Centennial Badges

Mark Your Calendar Fot the Spring 2010Taft Independent Community Yard Sale

Saturday and Sunday

May 8th & 9thCall and get your Yard Sale on the Yard Sale Map!All Yard Sales will be shown on a pull out map for FREE in our May 7th issue! Call 765-6550 Today

or email [email protected]!

Taft College Quad Near Completion, Public Space Ready for Students and Programs

2 TAFT INDEPENDENT April 30-6, 2010

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(661)745-4913Monday to Friday10am-7pm and

Saturday 9am-6pm

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(we also treat ingrown nails)Men & Seniors & Diabetics Welcome

Next Step Cardio and Fitness Club

Open 24 Hours! 506 Center Street (661) 205-5579

You Do Not Need to be a Member to Purchase.

R ‘N CRibbonz ‘N Curlz Bowtique

“From classy to sassy. We have Bowz and Clothez for you”

Buy 2 Get 1 FREE!On All Hair Accessories!

All Winter CLothing now 50% off!

We Have Moved to 415 Center Street!Tuesday -Friday 10am-5pm

Saturday 10am-2pm415 Center Street • (661)345-BOWZ

101 B. Street • Taft

(661)763-9890

El Jacalito Restaurant

Mexican Food & Seafood

Miller’s

661-763-5445 510 Center Street • Taft

Beauty Supply

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Glam Squad on Premises

Beauty Supply • Salon • Boutique

Barbara • Melissa • Laci • Christine • Carolyn

Hair & Skin Care Products • Salon Services Synthetic Hair Wigs & Human Hair Extentions

Hair Accessories • Jewelry • Pictures & Prints • Massages

Located at:

The Historic Fort915 North Tenth St.

Suite 34623-1783

We Carry:Fox • Volcom • Infamous

Vans • SoCal • Hurley • Guess Juicy Couture • Ed Hardy

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aft

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New Store Hours:Tuesday - Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm

Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Perfect for Mother’s Day!Mother’s Day is May 9th!

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Tanning Packages Available!

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All You Can Eat Brunch Buffet

Includes coffee or tea10am-1pm

Happy Mother’s Day from the Staff at El Jacalito!

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April 30-6, 2010 TAFT INDEPENDENT 3

Community Events.........3

News Briefs......................3

Westside Watcher...........4

Westside News.................6

Westside News.................7

Westside Horoscopes.....9

Westside

News and Reviews.........9

Classified Ads................10

Inside Community Events

The Taft Independent

508 Center StreetP.O. Box 268

Taft, California 93268(661) 765-6550

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Locally and Independently owned since 2006

The Taft Independent is a locally owned community newspaper published weekly on Fridays for your enjoyment and reading pleasure. We publish 3,250 issues and distribute to over 225 locations in the city of Taft and the neighboring communities of Cuyama Valley, McKittrick, Maricopa, Fellows and Western Kern County, California.

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News Briefs

CITY OF TAFT COUNCIL MEETINGSTuesday May 4th, 2010 – 7:00 p.m.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER209 EAST KERN STREET, TAFT, CA

(661) 763-1222AGENDA POSTED ON BULLETIN BOARD

OUTSIDE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ANDPOSTED AT THE CITY OF TAFT WEB SITE

www.cityoftaft.orgTELEVISED ON BRIGHT HOUSE CABLE CHANNEL 11:

Wednesday 8 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. 8 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.

Taft California“Gateway to the Carrizo Plain National Monument”

Blood Drive Tuesday, May 4th

Houchin’s Blood Mobile will be in Taft on Tuesday, May 4th at the Taft Chamber of Commerce located at 400 Kern Street from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Please join us and bring a friend and help save more lives!

TUHS Staff vs. Seniors Basketball Game Wednesday, May 5th

The Taft Union High School staff will face off against the seniors in a basketball game 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 5th in Mullen gym. The event is free and open to the public.Eric Newton, the organizer and adviser to the Associated Student Body and former Taft High basketball star, will lead the staff team. This will be the sixth year in a row that the game has been played. Staff won the first year, seniors the next, then staff has swept four in a row.

Homespun Happenings Craft Show & Salad Luncheon Wednesday, May 5th

Your hand crafted treasures can be registered on Tuesday, May 4th from 9am to 4pm. The Craft Show and Salad Luncheon will be held Wednesday, May 5th from 11am to 1pm at Peace Lutheran Church, located at 26 Emmons Park Drive. Call for more information to display your crafts and for tickets for a fantastic salad luncheon. ($6.50 donation) at 765-2488 or Shari at 765-6855. Orders will be taken and we will deliver.

Taft Independent 3rd Annual Community Yard Sale May 8th and 9th

It’s time to clean out all your old junk! Get your yard sale in the Taft Independent for the weekend of May 8th and 9th, to be a part of the Community Wide Yard Sale. A pull out map will be available on Friday, May 7th of all the yard sales that weekend. Deadline to place Yard Sale Ad is Wednesday, May 5th. For more info contact us at 765-6550.

Taft Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, May 15th

The Taft Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual golf tournamnet fundraiser Saturday, May 15th at Bueana Vista Golf Course. $100 per player or $400 per team. For more information contact the Chamber at 765-2165

Rotary Presents the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Sunday, May 16th

Rotary Club of Taft will be bringing back the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Sunday, May 16th from 4pm - 6pm at the Taft Union High School Auditorium. Admission is FREE!

Optimal Hospice 1st Annual Walk and Remember Event Saturday, May 22nd

Optimal Hospice Foundation presents the 1st Annual WALK AND REMEMBER memorial event. Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 8:00am to 12:00pm Beach Park*Bakersfield, Corner of Oak Street and Highway 178 Walk the self-guided 1-mile. The lives will be honored by a butterfly release at 11:30am. For more information or to obtain registration forms, please contact Ann Smart, Foundation Director, 661-716-8000.

Bikers For Christ First Annual Down Biker Run Saturday, May 22nd

Bikers for Christ will be holding their first annual Down Biker Run to assist Westside riders who go down and need assistance. The event will be Saturday, MAy 22nd at Veterans Memorial Park on Kern Street and Hwy. 119. Registration begins at 8am KSU 9:30am. There will be a poker run, raffle prizes, BBQ and great music. $20 per rider/$10 for passenger, includes meal, 1 poker hand and 5 raffle tickets. Any question contact Dwayne Johnson (661)577-6872, [email protected] or Brandon Dillingham (661)330-7198. All donations are tax deductible.

Jump for the Red Cross and Blood Drive Saturday, May 22nd

Jump for the Red Cross and Houchin Community Blood Bank Blood Drive will be held Saturday, May 22nd at Skydive Taft from 10am to 4pm at 500 Airport Road in Taft. Enjoy Tandem Skydiving, BBQ and Raffle. Proceeds from Skydiving and BBQ support the Red Crosss. Contact Amy Sherrill to sign up to give blood at 765-5867

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Saturday, May 8thHouseholds - Businesses - Churches - Non-Profits

Community Organizations - SchoolsEveryone Welcome!

The Independent will Promote Your Yard, Moving or Estate Sale in our Friday, May 7th Issue FREE.

We will indicate your Yard Sale location with a flag on our centerfold color 2 Page Map of Taft. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

Deadline to Place Yard Sale Ad for this Issue is Wednesday, May 5th.

Call Today to get your yard sale on the map (661) 765-6550Please leave a message with your address, date, and time of yard sale.

Or fax us your Yard Sale Ad Information to (661) 765-6556 or email us your yard sale at [email protected]

Printed Yard Sale Signs available for $3 and Display ads available in the paper for $12 and up.

The TaftIndependent

The West Kern Oil Museum’s biggest fund raising event began today and will continue through Saturday.Bailing Out Days yard sale runs from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and offers a wide variety of goods. Desserts and drinks will be available to the browsers and customers.“We have a nice variety of items,” said Agnes Hardt, director of volunteers. “The community once again has been very generous.”Westside area residents donate items for the yard sale. The museum, which is Taft’s biggest tourist attraction, is run entirely by volunteers and funded by memberships, donations and events like the yard sale.It is located at Highway 33 and Wood Street, and is easily identifiable by its striking wooden derrick.

Used to be Paul’s

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Saturday 4 pm - 9 pm 215 Center Street, Taft

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Sagebrush Annie’sRestaurant and Wine Tasting

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4211 Highway 33, Ventucopa(661) 766-2319

Taft Crude Coffee HouseCoffee House and Deli

Monday – Friday 6:30 am to 5pm.

Saturday 7 am to 2 pmSundays 7:30 am to 1 pm

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Asian Experience

215 Center Street 763-1815

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11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.Saturday 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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Tumbleweed Café and Steakhouse

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Monday – Friday 6 am to 2 pmSaturday – Sunday 7 am – 2 pm

Dinner Hours Friday and Saturday 6 pm to 9 pm24870 Highway 33, Derby Acres

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El Jacalito Authentic Mexican Dining

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Taft Petroleum Club

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Sagebrush Annie’sWine Tasting

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Award Winning Wines

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Letters to the Editor

Every Friday is Ribeye Steak Dinner Night

Dear Editor:

I finally took the time to watch the video of the City Council meeting where Mr. Thompson was censured. I am discouraged and shamed by the dysfunctional behavior I witnessed. I have stood before this council several times and praised them for the unity and progress I saw them working in. I was so proud of them. However, I can no longer say that I cast the right vote at the last election, if I could take back my vote for Cliff Thompson, I would. I don’t want our city to go through another recall, it is to costly and painful. Mr. Thompson, I beg you to do what is best for our city community, not the City Council or yourself. Sometimes the proof of the biggest man, is to respectfully walk away from the fight with your head up high. You seem to still be standing with your chin up, and being right in your own mind should be victory enough. I don’t think you see that you are in a place that you are no longer effective to represent the people, so please just resign with out any further ado. Even if you were to ‘win’ whatever it is your fighting for, what would be the cost to us tax payers? Please, let our government get back to governing. The City’s motto is “Energized for the Future” Sir, you are causing the power of our future to be short circuited. You are stealing the power, the money and the time of our community with this endless barrage of accusations, lawsuits and bad press.

Respectfully,Kay Sullivan

Bitter Creek Scoping Meeting Draws Fort CrowdBy Kent Miller

Yes to cattle grazing; no to prescribed burning.That was the message a crowd of about 50 people sent Wednesday night to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the future management of the Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge – prime habitat for the California condor – consists of 16,144 acres adjacent to Los Padres National Forest and about eight miles west of Maricopa. Of the more than 16,000-acre Refuge in Kern, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties, 14,096 acres is owned in fee title by Fish and Wildlife. It is primarily open grassland “providing valuable foraging habitat for condors” and for more than a century has been used for cattle grazing. Most of those in attendance at the meeting Wednesday night at The Historic Fort in Taft agreed with Fish and Wildlife’s operation of the Refuge for protection of a variety of native plants in addition to condors, golden eagles, prairie falcons, pronghorn antelope, tule elk, and the endangered San Joaquin kit fox and blunt-nosed leopard lizard. The main point of contention was whether a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for 15-year operation of the land would reopen it to cattle grazing or keep it closed to livestock and manage control of grassland growth through prescribed burning.“I request that the (Fish and Wildlife) Service comply with federal law and procedures and restore the cattle to the main portion of the Refuge,” said Susie Snedden, who with her husband, Richard, operate a cattle ranch that shares 13 miles of common fencing with the Refuge. Snedden pointed to a wildfire danger from the ungrazed land.Ranchers Art and Jill Steinbeck, neighbors of the Sneddens, ran cattle on the Bitter Creek land for 20 years, from its purchase by the federal government in 1985 until grazing was banned in 2005.“The 1994 Compatibility Determination Document for Bitter Creek states ‘Beneficial impacts will also be realized through this grazing program (and) this addresses the importance of continued cattle grazing operations to provide a forage base for the California condor,’” Jill Steinbeck said. Historically, a byproduct of cattle grazing has been still-born calves and cattle fatalities, a major food source for condors, Susie Snedden said.She urged “elimination of any use of prescribed fire to clear the area.” Banning use of prescribed burning was also supported by most of the other speakers at the hearing. That include messages from Supervisor Ray Watson, Kern County Fourth District, Assemblywoman Jean Fuller, R-32nd, and Congressman Kevin McCarthy, R-22nd. The messages were delivered by representatives of each elected official. The expense of prescribed burning as opposed to income from leasing grazing land, air pollution from burns, and the danger of a prescribed burn roaring out of control were reasons given for opposing use of fire.Fish and Wildlife has until 2012 to form the CCP for Bitter Creek and two other parts of what is known as the Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The other two sections are Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, near Fillmore in Ventura County, and Blue Ridge NWR, east of Visalia in the Sierra. All three areas are considered condor habitat and were established “to restore the endangered California condor population to its native range,” according to Fish and Wildlife literature. “The CCP will help guide the overall management of the three refuges for the next 15 years.” Fish and Wildlife is responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats. And the National Wildlife System – which includes Bitter Creek, Hopper Mountain, Blue Ridge, and more than 550 other national wildlife refuges – is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife. Still, one speaker at the hearing – who was not a cattle rancher – urged opening Bitter Creek to the public and hunting. And if that lead to the extinction of any species, so be it. And another speaker claimed that today’s California condors are really imported “India condors” and that the California condor became extinct decades ago.

Dear Editor:

For the past week I’ve read with concern, postings on TaftMidwayDriller.com website related to West Kern Water District. First and foremost, I welcome and encourage feedback from the customers of West Kern. To that end, my door is always open to receive feedback directly. Communication is an important tool for developing solutions and furthermore, it is a fundamental right of everyone. As one of my responsibilities as General Manager, I am obligated to look into the types of allegations contained within these postings. While a direct conversation is preferable, I’m left to interpret customer statements on the newspaper’s website due to the anonymous nature of the postings. In summary, the comments reflect a deep seated belief that laws have been violated at West Kern with respect to nepotism (favoritism granted to relatives or friends without regard to merit). I acknowledge that employing people who are related or are married can pose challenges and potential problems within an organization and within the public eye. Recognizing that the district is prohibited by law from denying employment or promotion to a qualified individual on the basis of marital status, the district has taken important steps to ensure that these relationships do not compromise management’s ability to properly operate the District. To that end, the Board of Directors, labor union and staff developed a thorough policy (copy attached and available for public review) that guides management in dealing with these types of situations. In my review, the Board is fully informed on this matter and the district has adhered to the law and these policies. However, I do acknowledge the concerns from a public and remain sensitive to this concern. In closing, I look forward to guiding the District into the future. There are serious

water supply challenges ahead for West Kern. The situation in the Delta is at a critical level and I’m committed to meeting these challenges on behalf of the District. West Kern is here to serve and act as steward in protecting the District’s water supply and infrastructure. I value every employee assisting in this process and remain committed to working with the Board of Directors, citizens and industrial customers to secure a reliable water supply for the future.

Sincerely,

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West Side Recreation and Park Report

WEST SIDE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT500 Cascade Place, Taft, CA 93268 (661) 763-4246

[email protected] www.wsrpd.com

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

HUNTERS SAFETY COURSEMonday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 56:30-9:30 p.m.Community Center Auditorium500 Cascade Place, Taft$5 per person (facility fee)With cooperation from the volunteer instructors Ray Mortimer and Larry Heptinstall, materials and instruction for obtaining a California Hunting license are available approximately every three months. Registration begins the first night of class and a minimum of 10 paid students is required or the class will be postponed until August. Upcoming class dates are August 2-4 and October 4-6.

ICE CREAM & MOVIE SOCIALWednesday, May 122:30 – 4:00 p.m.Community Center Assembly Room, 500 Cascade Place, TaftGrades K-8$3 per personNeed to get out of the house for a while? Bring a friend and join us for an ice cream social. We will make sundaes and watch “Aliens in the Attic.”

HORSESHOE LEAGUEWhen: Sunday Afternoons (beginning May 16)Time: 2:00 p.m.Location: TBAFee: $25 per player Format: DoublesRegistration deadline: May 13

BINGOThursday AfternoonsGames start at 1:30 p.m.Community Center Assembly Room, 500 Cascade Place, TaftAges 18 and olderThe District holds Bingo games every week for adults. Average buy-in is $15 per person. Cash pots are awarded and we also sell pull-tabs. Stop by and check it out!

MUSIC MANIAWho: Ages 3 and older (and a parent or other adult!)When: Tuesday EveningsTime: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.Session: June 8 – July 6Where: Community Center Activity BuildingFee: $10 per person ** registration deadline – June 3Instructor: Danyel BevanAges 3-7 are invited to participate with their parents (or other adults) in this fun and interactive music class. Kids love music and so do we – so let’s get together and make some noise! You will learn rhythm exercises, movements and songs. Come have fun with us!

STAYING FIT AFTER FIFTYWhen: Monday, Wednesday and Friday morningsTime: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.Fee: $20 per month (classes are ongoing, new students welcome at any time!)Instructor: Lola Knox

JR HIGH DANCEFriday, May 217:30-10:00 p.m.Community Center AuditoriumGrades 6-8$3 per personMusic by Nick’s Mobile DJ

SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOPSaturday, May 810:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Community Center Assembly RoomAges 15 and older$5 per personBring your own supplies!

Check us out online!Need more information on

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JR. THEATRE CLASSWho: Ages 7-11 (grades 2-5 in 10/11 school year)When: Monday AfternoonsTime: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.Session: June 14 – August 2 Where: Community Center Assembly RoomFee: $40 per person ** registration deadline – June 11Instructor: Kelly MorrisAges 7-11 (grades 2-5 in the coming school year) are invited to participate in this fun acting class. You learn how to memorize a script and what it takes to put on a drama performance. We will be studying and performing a fun theatre production. The performance will be held at the end of the session for friends and family.

KARATEWhen: Tuesday EveningsTime: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.Fees: $20 per month – Youth (ages 12-14), $25 per month – Adult (ages 15 & up) (classes are ongoing, new students welcome at any time!)Instructor: Ryan LondonThe art of Jukido Jujitsu focuses on body throws and using an opponent’s energy against himself. Karate focuses upon escapes, kicks, blocks and punches.

BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGESMake your reservation now!Need help planning a birthday party, bridal shower or baby shower? We can help! For one low fee, we will provide a room, plates, napkins, forks, cups, balloons and invitations – all to match your theme or colors. And for a little extra, we can help with activities, too! Package prices start at $110. For more information, or to make a reservation, please call the District Office at 763-4246.

NATATORIUM POOL PARTIESMake your reservation now!Reservations are now being accepted for private party rentals at the Natatorium swimming pool. Parties may take place on Friday evenings, Saturday or Sunday between May 28 and August 29. Rental fees start at $165 for 2-hours. Call 763-4246 for more information.

NATATORIUM NEWSSwim Programs at the Natatorium Pool will be starting soon!SATURDAY SWIM: Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., May 29 – August 28OPEN SWIM: Monday – Friday, 1:00-5:00 p.m., June 7 – August 13NIGHT SWIM: Monday and Thursday, 7:30-8:45 p.m., June 7 – August 12MORNING LAP SWIM: Monday – Friday, 5:30-7:00 a.m., May 24 – August 13EVENING LAP SWIM: Monday – Thursday, 6:00-7:30 p.m., June 7 – August 12SWIM LESSONS: Sessions begin June 14; Registration begins June 1 in the District OfficeFor more information, please contact the District Office at 763-4246 or visit us online at www.wsrpd.com.

S.T.O.P. PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS(Strive To Optimize Participation)Did you know that the District has a youth scholarship program? Children in low income, single parent or multiple participant households are eligible! For more information, or to find out how your child can take advantage of reduced program fees, give us a call in the District Office at 763-4246.

NEW LATE FEE POLICY (effective March 1, 2010)When registering/paying for a program, a $5 late fee will be assessed for:* Classes not paid by the 10th of each month* Any registrations, including scholarship applications, received after the program registration deadline.A more detailed copy of the Late Fee Policy is available on our website at www.wsrpd.com.


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Last weekend the Alpha House Women’s Shelter held their annual BBQ and Auction at the Rec. District. Many came out to get some good home cooked BBQ and partake in the good finds at the auction. All proceeds went to the Alpha House to take care of their members.


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Deep Pit Pork with Salad, Beans and Homemade Tortillas$1.00 Drafts from 5pm - 7pm

7:00pm Live Musice by X StaticNo to go’s

Over Night Camping Available

Dinner and Patio Dance

$10.00Saturday, May 8th

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Last Friday, Police Chief, Ken McMinn honored the men and women of the Taft Police Department with the new Taft City Centennial Badges, in honor of the City of Taft celebrating 100 years. Taft Police officiers in attendance included Casey Ray, Ray Buford, Corey Beilby, David Wheeler, Ed Whiting, Tassie Weninger, Amber Mayo, Tracy Bryan, Ken McMinn. Mayor Dave Noerr along with Councilman Miller and Thompson honored the men and women with their badges.

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Taft Police Receive City Centennial Badges


TAFT UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

630 North St. 765-5557

“Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors”

Pastor Cindy BrettschneiderSunday Morning Worship 10:00 AM

Adult Bible Study and Sunday School 11 AMAdult Bible Study Monday 6:00 PMWednesday Night Service 6:00 PM

Praise Team meets on Thursday at 6:00 PM

Trinity Southern Baptist Church

400 Finley DriveWe invite you to join us

each week as we worship

Sunday Bible Study 9:45 amSunday Morning Worship 11:00 amSunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm

Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 6:00 pm

First Congregational Church of MaricopaSunday 10 a.m.

Bible StudyThursday Nights 7 p.m.

395 California Street, Pastor Maricopa, CA 93252Bill LeBarron (661) 619-5372

Lighthouse Foursquare Church210 Harrison Street 763-1518

Home Of The Good News BearsHugs On WheelsFood In The ParkCode Blue Youth

Sunday Service 10 AMPastors Mark and Kathy Fitzsimmons

For More Information on Service Times Go ToWWW.TAFTLIGHTHOUSE.ORG

New Hope Temple“Connecting Lives”

308 Harrison Street765-4572

Sunday Morning Worship Service 10 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship Service 6 p.m

Bible Classes All AgesWednesday 7 p.m.

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HOT MEALS & FREE CLOTHINGTuesdays & Thursdays

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New Life CommuNity ChurCh

Pastor Floyd and Carol Jordan 1000 6th Street

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UTURN Youth GroupWednesdays 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.At The Spot, 201 Harrison Street

Sunday Service at 10:00AM

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Immaculate Conception Parish

Mass Saturday 7pmSunday 9am

Everyone WelcomeDeacon Ricardo Barragan

Weddings - BaptismsQuinceañeras

4595 Highway 166 - New Cuyama(661) 766-2741

It’s About Taftby Randy [email protected]

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Fellowship631 North Street

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

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Hi Everyone

I appreciate the positive comments I have been receiving about my musings in this paper. No one has said they hated it so far, so I guess I’ll continue along until I run out of things to write about. As you might have guessed, I am a true Taft hometown boy at heart. I was born in the Fort, went to kindergarten screaming

and kicking to the old, now gone, Taft Primary School on Oak Street that was behind the now Quik Smog. It was a two room school with another separate school room building out back. Then on to Conley for 2nd through 4th and then to the new Roosevelt School because 1952 earthquake made the old one uninhabitable. The only remnant that is now left of the old school is the two rows of palm trees behind the auditorium. I remember standing at the fence on the corner of 7th and Woodrow and watching the Freshman Friday hazing that was going on at TUHS and thinking “man I don’t know if high school is going to be the place for me”. Then it was on to Lincoln for 7th and 8th grade. For you that remember, way back then, there was a boys acappella choir that met before or after school a couple of times a week, I was one of them. Barney Boggs was our director; he really had a lot of patience. We were pretty good and entered some competitions in Bakersfield. I wanted to have a tenor or base singing voice really bad but I wound up a soprano. I had a changing voice at that age, still do today. Most of the guy’s now probably wouldn’t man up to being in the choir back then, but we had about 20. We did play basketball, flag football, and stuff, we weren’t sissy’s you know. I was one of the “Boys Officials” for the inter classroom basketball and football games. Don’t think they have that now. I got an athletic letter for doing it for the two years I was there. Next, it was on to Taft Union High School. A lot of people forget the Union part, I don’t, because there is a Taft High School down in Torrance in the LA area. My dread of facing Freshman Friday subsided when, as luck would have it, the school outlawed the practice that year because the hazing was getting too far out of hand throughout the nation. So, no lipstick all over your body, no crawling through mud pits, no pushing unmentionables down the hallway with your nose, swallowing gold fish, seniors yelling at you, barking orders, etc, etc. My four years there were unremarkable except for a lot of pimples; a broken heart more than once; 4 year member of the most active club on campus, HI-Y which was a young man’s Christian organization, a very PC no-no now; couple of years of football; I pole vaulted 7’6” in a track meet once and got third place; lots of fun on Friday and Saturday nights cruising around and heading off to the hills to do what young people did at that age; and upgrading my 50 Olds to a 57 Ford two door with a wimpy 3 speed stick shift 6 cylinder my senior year. The best thing about TUHS, although spread to the wind, was the real bonding with many of my classmates that are still very strong to this day. I still have friends from kindergarten and cub scouts. We all seemed to turn out OK. I didn’t graduate with many ‘B’s and ‘A’s but I never got an ‘F’. Then it was on to Taft College for a year where I earned a very deserved 1.65 grade point average. I was working 48 hrs a week and attending full time at TC. It seems I earned more ‘D’s than I should have. Seeing that going on to college wasn’t a real goal for me, a childhood buddy and I went down to the Navy recruiter located at the Driller Printers Building on 4th Street and signed up for four years. My first day in boot camp was my 19th birthday. I wasn’t in Taft anymore. Well, three years, eleven months, and 29 days later I was back in Taft and back to Taft College where after a year I brought my grade point average to an honest 2.5 and graduated with an AA degree. Unfortunately, my buddy didn’t make it back as he was killed in an automobile accident in San Francisco. I still miss him and I visit him out at Westside Cemetery from time to time. Didn’t mean to end on a sad note but growing up and living in a small town has its rewards, its sadness, and its joys. I feel all those emotions living here every day, but I love it, don’t you ?? With all the turmoil down at City Hall, don’t give up on Taft. It will pass when certain people come to their senses. In the meantime, continue to support and be a part of the friendliest, safest, and cleanest city in Kern County. We are a Destination City waiting for our time to be discovered, and it is just around the corner. See you around town.

Randy


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Aries (March 21-April 19): Eventually you’re going to have to get off that comfortable perch you’re enjoying in the middle of that fence; you need to choose one side or the other and soon.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): This is a huge turning point for you at work. It’s actually the kind of moment this could change from a job into a career, so don’t let up one little bit.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Do not allow anyone to make decisions for you this week. No matter how good their intentions, the direction they’re leading you is all wrong.

Cancer ( June 21-July 22): While most loved ones find your “control freak” tendencies endearing, if you’re not careful they too will lose their patience. Just give up the reins and enjoy the ride.

Leo ( July 23-August 22): If the same thing keeps going wrong on your watch, it’s time to think about what your responsibility is in the errors. You’re the only common denominator here.

Virgo (August 23-September 22): You’ve come so far in the last few years where a closer relation is concerned. Don’t let it all go to waste on a silly misunderstanding.

Libra (September 23-October 22): You’re definitely taking the right steps towards a brighter future for yourself. No matter how frustrated you may get, don’t give up now.

Scorpio (October 23-November 22): You’ve spent rather too much money in the last week, so you’ll have to work hard to conserve more in the coming month.

Sagittarius (November 23-December 21): A romance may be on the horizon and with someone you never thought you saw “that way.” Give it a chance, you may be surprised.

Capricorn (December 22-January 19): One of the most important days of your life will be happening this summer. Enjoy these last days leading up to it; you’ll never get them back.

Aquarius ( January 20-February 19): You may think you were entirely justified, but a recent heated discussion with a friend went too far in their view. Like it or not, you owe an apology.

Pisces (February 20-March 20: You’re juggling so many different balls in the air and doing a marvelous job, so don’t lose your concentration now. A respite is in sight, but not yet.

If your birthday is this week: It’s completely understandable to feel a little jealousy where a certain friend or family member is concerned. They’re going places you wish you could. But before you let said jealousy color your actions and words, ask them how they’re feeling about things. You may be surprised to find the picture’s not as rosy as you thought. 428 Center Street

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Patrick Wilke, president of the Taft High Future Farmers of America, was selected as the FFA state champion in the Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) Proficiency competition Sunday, April 18 at the state FFA conference. This is the first state FFA championship for Taft High. Wilke, a junior, received a $250 check.Wilke is refurbishing his family’s 165-acre ranch in Ventucopa, near old Cuyama, 30 miles south of Highway

166. He is rebuilding fences, irrigation systems and tractors, and reclaiming pasturelands to improve the carrying capacity of the land. He has developed a plan to improve the watershed and maintain reservoir capacity on the ranch. “Our goal is to raise 250 head of cattle on the ranch,” he said.Patrick won the county contest and then the San Joaquin region. He entered into the state finals along with five other regional winners. The top three participated in an interview process with a

panel of judges on Sunday morning. This is where Patrick really shined and was selected as the state winner, according to Patrick Casey, who is the FFA co-adviser with Teresa Taylor. From here, Patrick will have his SAE reviewed by the Western National Regional office along with state winners from the nine western states. The winning SAE from that group will go on to the national finals next fall in Indianapolis, Ind.

TUHS FFA State ChampionTaft Independent Community Yard Sale Mark your calendars everyone, next

weekend is the Taft Independent Community Yard Sale Saturday and Sunday, May 8th and 9th. Call to get your yard sale on our free pull out yard sale map in our Friday, May 7th issue. Deadline to submit your yard sale is Wednesday, May 5th. Call us at 765-6550 or fax your yard sale in at 765-6556 or email it to us at [email protected].

Promote your yard sale, garage sale, estate sale, church sale, non-profit sale, household, business, school or any other organization sale with us. A map of the entire Westside community will be provided to show every yard sale next weekend, including Maricopa, McKittrick, Dustin Acres, Valley Acres, Derby Acres, and Fellows. To list your yard sale on the map is FREE, if you would like to promote your sale further you can place a display ad on our map for $10 and up! Call today to get your yard sale on the map, you do not want to miss this opportunity to clean out your old items and help stimulate the Westside economy. The Taft Independent will be relocating to 508 Center Street this weekend so if we are not at our 210 6th Street location, come down to our new office at 508 Center Street to drop off your yard sale ad!


ClassifiedsClassified Ads are $3.00 per issue for up to three lines, $5 per issue for up to 5 lines, and $7 per issue for up to 10 lines. Yard Sale ads are free. Phone, fax, mail or drop off your ad to the Taft Independent.

Boxed\outlined\bolded classified ads start at $12.00 for 8 lines, $16 for 12 lines, $20 for 15 lines, $25 for 20 lines.

Photo Ads. Car, truck or house for sale ads are $5 per week, or $10 with a photo. Email us (or bring to our office) a photo of your home, car, truck or motorcycle and we’ll do the rest.

Classified ads deadline is now Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

Phone: 765-6550

Fax: 765-6556

Email: [email protected]

Payment can be made by cash, check, or credit card. Taft Independent 210 6th St., Taft, CA 93268.

ClassifiedsClassified Ads are $2.00 per line. Phone, fax, mail or drop off your ad to the Taft Independent.

Ad your photograph for $5. Ad your company logo for $5. Boxed ads are $3 additional. E-mail us (or bring to our office) a photo of your home, car, truck or motorcycle and we’ll do the rest.

Yard Sale ads are free, up to 3 lines.

Classified ad deadline is Thursday at 2 p.m.

Phone: 765-6550

Fax: 765-6556

E-mail: [email protected]

Payment can be made by cash, check, or credit card. Taft Independent 210 6th St., Taft, CA 93268, 765-6550.

offered as a community service by Optimal Hospice Care. Meetings held 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. 1:30p.m. to 3:00 p.m. At Chevron Valley Credit Union, Community Room, 1092 W. Kern St., Taft. Enter by outside entrance – Albertson’s Shopping Center. And 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at First Baptist Church. 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 220 N. First St. Free and open to the public. Info call 716-4000.

For problems with Alcohol, Alcoholics Anonymous. 765-4016 or 763-3856.

A.A. Womens Meeting. Tuesdays 6:30-7:30. 703 5th Street. 889-8011.

COMPUTER SERVICES

Desktop and Laptop Repair. Virus removal. Moble & Inhouse. TaftPCServices.com. 623-5188.

HELP WANTEDTUHS Class of 1970 hosts the “All TUHS Reunion” October 22-24, at the Oildorado Midway Pavilion Tent on the “Rails to Trails” between 6th and 5th Streets, Taft.

We are looking for the following friends and classmates for the 40th Reunion: Betty Aeilts, Carol Beasley, Joselyn Brenoel, Debbie Downing, Brenda Everett, Sally Goff, Clyde Eugene Green, Cliff Halcomb, David Harrell, Gary Hollingsworth, Steve Jones, Nancy Keeler, Terri Kensinger, Robert Lambright, Blaine McCoy, Marlene Michaels, Richard Michaels, Sherri Mundy, Dianna Murray, Doug Myers, Nelson Robinson, John Rohall, Anita Schmidt, Phyliss

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YARD SALESAdvertise your FREE yard sale ad. Up to 3 lines free. Fax your ad to 765-6556 or call and leave message at 765-6550 by 2 p.m. Thursday.

Yard Sale. Sat. May 1. 311 Calvin St. 8am-?

Yard Sale. Sat., May 1st. 603 Filmore St. 7am-11am. Baby items, kids toys, furniture, adult clothing, formal, misc.

Yard Sale All Day Sat.and Sun. 303 1/2 Tyler St. in Alley. Antiques and collectibles and bicycles.

300 Broadway. Maricopa. fri-sun 7:oo tools,dishes,jewelery, antiques + size clothes

722 Lucard Street Yard Sale. May 1st 2010 7:00am-?

805 Hazelton St. Maricopa. Sat. May 1 8-5p.m. Lots of misc.

Huge Yard Sale at Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Sunday, May 2nd 7am-3pm. Harrison and Date St. All proceeds benefit our food pantry for community service.

NEXT WEEKEND MAY 8, 9. COMMUNITY YARD SALE! GET YOUR YARD SALE ON THE MAP FOR THE WEEKEND! CALL 765-6550

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Simmons, Dennis Smith, Sue Smith, Debbie Snellgrove, Barbara Taxdahl, Linda Thompson, Albert Weigand, Sharon White.Contact Don @ 661-763-5242. Kathy @ 661-654-3343 or Cherie @ 661-765-6621 or [email protected]

Help wanted. Bar Tender, no experience ness. Prep cook. 765-6909.

week as of 1-29-10 CARPET AND FLOORING

CARPET/HARD FLOORING REPAIR

No job too small. Reasonable prices. Call Jeff 623-5421 or 765-

4676.

For Sale: Carpet Equip. Carpet stretchers, knee knockers, edger, trimer, cuter, hot iron, seamers. $350 obo(661)769-8887

SERVICESRemodels, additions, home repair, tile, cement, plumbing, no job or repair too small. 661-342-3460 #564843

WANTEDJunk Cars! Cash Paid (661) 805-0552

FOR SALE

2x long twin beds. $35 ea. sheets, pads free. Modern, tan, leather lounge chair w/hassock $40. 765-5314

2008 Lance scooter 150. 700 miles $1,600. 763-3878

LOST PETS

Female Black, brn paws and brn eye browns. Small fat dog. Purple collar. Daisy. 100 Bock North Street. 577-6309.

Lost dog. 7 yrs old black lab. answers to name Shadow. Lost near 925 2nd St. Call 706-7749.

PETSLab Puppies, Free to good home! Very cute and sweet! 4 boys, and

3 girls. Call 431-4084, or 578-7560

Free to good home 1 1/2 year old German Shepard. Call 661-281-8157

FOUND PETS

AUTOMOBILES

62 Ford Ranchero. All orig. parts, straight body, $2,500 obo. 702.245.5474 or 661.765.4333.

65 Ford Falcon. 4dr. All orig. parts. Good project. $2,500. obo. 702.245.5474 or 661.765.4333.

1988 Ford F-150 Auto., smogged and tagged. 765-2574. $2,100.

1996 Dodge Ram 2500, V-10, 8 Liter, 3/4 Ton, 4WD, 5th wheel hitch,$6,000.00 OBO, Ask for Louie 661.766-2397 or 805-448-5836

‘97 Ford ranger pick up XLT V6. 91,000 miles. $3,500. 763-3878

PERSONALS

Magic Touch. New Vacancies Available. Email to [email protected].

PROPERTY MANAGEMENTTaft Property Management

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Amber Street HomesBrand New 3 bedroom and 2 bath homes(Front Street between 6th and 5th Streets)

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March 29th and 30thSaturday and Sunsay

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Taft. 210 Naylor St. 3bd. 1 ba. Remodled. $750 mo. plus. Dep. 661.717.9056 or 909.239.8337. Se habla espanol.

615 Taylor. 2bd. 1 bath. Large back yard, fenced with detached garage. (661) 765-2875.

Wanted. Any Investor with $5,000 cash to buy and own 1/2 of a house in Taft. (408) 804-0304.

HOMES FOR RENT

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First time home buyer tax credit extended. Houses available from $13,000 to $370,000. Gorgeous 3/2 granite, pool, $217,000. Completely remodeled 3/2 with studio in back.

$139,900. Residential commercial bank owned HUD and Investment. (661) 763-1500. www.BuySellManage.com.

Maricopa 3 bd 2 ba home. Fenced yard reasonably close to schools with a lawn front and back. Garden area, Biking trails. Double pane windows with good size rooms with central heat and air. Great kitchen and large living room Double car garage converted to a large rec room with a special area for working with the tools. Asking $1,100 call (925) 408-5756 or (661) 857-1965.

2bd 1 ba. Fenced yard, work shop, close to schools, Fresh paint and carpet. $650 mo. 925-408-5756 or 661 857-1965.

2bd 1 ba. newly renovated. Large fenced yard. $800 mo. $750. Ref. Req. 765-2819.

Preserving for the Future1 bd. downtown Taft. Off street parking. 319 1/2 North Street. Fenced Yard. $500 mo. plus dep. 661-623-5188.

Two BR/one bath for rent. $700 per mo./$700 security Call (661) 623-0453

3bd, 2ba, with garage, W&D hookups, fenced yard, and fresh paint. $1,100 mo + $1,000 dep. Avail. 4/1/10 763-8941

1st Month Free! $100 move in. 108 Center Street. 1 bd., 1 ba. apt. (661)846-6403. Equal Housing Opportunity.

2 bd 1 ba, $650 mo. + $600 dep. Apt. located at 424 Woodrow. Car port, laundry, dish hook-ups. Large front and back yard. 1 car garage. Hablo Espanol 805-746-5410. Avail 12/6.

FOR LEASE 2 bedroom 1 bath house in Taft heights washer and gas dryer hook ups $700 a month contact Rick at either (661)765-2328 or (661)342-5877 section 8 ok available now.

Beautiful, lrg, well maintained 2 bdr condo. Private yard, prof. landscaping, private carport and entrance. 555 Front St. Excellent ref req. $875 mo. 745-4650 (805)226-8463

2bd, 1ba, condo 533 Front St. W&D hookups

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Free Hot Lunches and ClothingTuesday and Thursdays11:30 - 1:30

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+ yard. $850 mo + dep. 661-577-7020

Maricopa. 2bd, 1ba, garage and fenced yard. $700 mo. + dep. Refridgerator, stove, washer and dryer provided. Now taking applications. 301-0754

House for Rent - Clean 2 bedroom/1 bath $650 per month plus $500 deposit call (909)851-4228.

APART. FOR RENTCreekside Apartments. 1 BD and 2 BD. Pool, AC & Appl. 661.765-7674. 420 Finley Dr.

Courtyard Terrace Apts. 1 and 2 bdrm’s. Pool, lndry rm.,1210 4th St. Apt. 1. Sec. 8 OK. (661) 763-1333.


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pane vinyl windows, granite in kitchen, custom oak cabinetry, banquet breakfast nook, formal dining room, indoor laundry, ceiling fans, sola-tubes, recessed lighting, tankless water heater & hardwood floors. A 1000 sq. ft. detached garage! Lots of storage including a 10x20 shed, pool

storage structure and enclosed exterior storage!

Contact: (661) 809-1782

$270,000 • 4 Bed/2.5 Bath • 208 Robin Way • Taft

RLK Coatings Oil production tank owners & operators get ready for the

November 10th 2010 deadline that requires secondary contaiment be lined. Fines are $5000.00/day for the first time & $10,000.00/day for repeat violations.

• Our spray applied systems that are seamless & in event of a spill offers 100% recovery with easy cleanup.

• Membranes are long lived,tough & resilient • Withstands thermal cycling & UV exposure

• No VOC’s • Nontoxic • Non-Flammable • Instant Set • Quick Return to Service• Spray Liners Can Be Used as Waterproofing • Eliminate Roof Replacement-Leaks

• Breath New Life Into Old Rusted Out Tanks • Line Sumps • Mud Pits • Whatever Needs Contained

For more information on services & the new law please visit our website

Sales 661-623-7039 Office 661-366-5460www.rlkcoatings.com

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Randy’s Trucking, Inc.Now Renting

U-Cart Away Concrete MixerStarting at $44

(661) 763-4773 1050 Wood Street, Taft, CA 93268

• Cart-Away Concrete Mix Trailer

• Hydraulic Rotation and Tilt for Mixing and Dumping

• Mixes Concrete While Traveling

• Large Internal Blades

• Rear Operator Control PanelCement Available 7 Days A Week

(661) 763-4773

ANDERSON BUSINESS SERVICESBookkeeping and Income Tax Preparation

TAX TIME IS HERE!Make Your Appointment Early.

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Call for Appointment: 765-7665 or 577-6790

RV STORAGE1124 4th Street, Taft (661) 765-4352

Open 7 Days a Week

BARRON PROPERTIESManagement/Sales

“Putting Management back into your Property”

Ethele M. Barron325 Kern Street

[email protected]

(661) 763-9000 • Fax: (661) 763-9001 DRE# 01812075

Advertise in the Taft Independent Call Today (661)765-6550

Open House Saturday May 8th 12:15 – 2:30pm

4 Bdrm, 2 Bath, 3 Car Garage, Spa

$349,000

Stephen Wright’s

503 6th St. Taft, CA • (661)765-5274 • South Valley Realty

DRE# 0141546010605 Odyssy Way, BV Estates

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