October 16-22, 2009 • Volume 4 Issue 16www.Taftindependent.com
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“Serving the West Kern County Communities of Taft, South Taft, Ford City, Maricopa, Fellows, McKittrick, Derby Acres, Dustin Acres, and the Cuyama Valley”
Taft Community Gardens Plant’s for the Future
Taft’s Only Locally Owned Newspaper!
Opal Smith Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
MK Gas Satation Reopens In New Cuyama
AVID Kinds Help Out At Chamber Mardi Gras
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Where Does Taft’s Water Come From?While California Suffers From The DroughtWest Kern Water District KeepsThe Water Flowing
Water Banking: West Kern Water District Chairman Stephen Steinhoffer and Gary Hamilton Regulatory Administrator
The Flu Makes its Way to the Westside.
by Michael Long
2 TAFT INDEPENDENT October 16-22, 2009
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October 16-22, 2009 TAFT INDEPENDENT 3
Calendar...........................3
News Briefs......................3
Westside Watcher...........4
Taft Society......................5
Westside News................6
Obituary...........................8
Westside Horoscopes.....9
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Inside Community Events
The Taft Independent
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“Gateway to the Carrizo Plain National Monument” TUHS Class of 1999 Reunion Friday, October 16th
Join the TUHS Class of 1999 for Food, Fun & Fellowship at the 10 year reunion held this weekend! Friday, October 16th Tailgate Party at The Fort at 6pm followed by the football game. Saturday, October 17th, Main Event, Reunion Dinner and Dance at The Fort. Cocktail Hour at 6pm and Diner at 7pm. Purchase tickets at the door $35 each.
The West Kern Oil Museum Boom Town Days and BBQ October 17th
The West Kern Oil Museum will be holding their annual Boom Town Days and BBQ on October 17th from 9:00am-3:00pm at The Oil Museum located at 1168 Wood Street. Admission is Free and a BBQ lunch will be available at 11:30 am for $10. Music by “Forever Surf ” Small Gas Engine Show and arrowhead making demo. For more info contact the Museum at 765-6664
Taft Community Blood Bank Tuesday October 27
Don’t miss the Taft Community Blood Drive to be held on Tuesday, October 27th from 1:00pm to 6:00pm at the Taft Chamber of Commerce! Bring two friends! Help us save more lives!
Sit N Sip Breakfast at Jo’s Wednesday, October 28th
Join the Chamber for their monthly breakfast Sit N Sip at Jo’s Restaurant at 9am on October 28th with Guest Speaker, Representative from Worker’s Compensation Defense Team From Modesto, Ca. The Worker’s Compensation speaker will be their to discuss the subject of “How big is your iceberg, hidden costs of WC.” Breakfast is $10 per person.
Heritage Park Fall Sale November 4th and 5th
Come in and take a look! November 4th and 5th from 10am to 7pm at Heritage Park. Bakery goods, candy, art work, knit work, flower arrangments, paper backs, and more. A wide variety of goodies. Set up in the rec. room at 201 8th Street between Kern and Center.
CITY OF TAFT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Tuesday October 20th, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
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West Side Recreation and Park District Purchases Land for New Recreation Center
The West Side Recreation and Park District has just closed a deal on nearly 2 acres of land located behind O.T.s Restaurant and the park district headquarters that will house its new $3 million dollar recreation facility. District Director Don Koenig said that the district had purchased the land form the Moose Lodge at a cost of $55,000 to build a new recreation center to replace the facility that burned down in a fire in downtown Taft. “The Lodge saw the facility as a real need for the community and decided to sell it to us,” said Koenig who also said it took nearly two years to complete the deal. Koenig said the new facility will house a high school sized gym with a basketball court, a fitness area and possibly a preschool center. Koenig also said he hopes to have enough funding for a second floor 1/8 mile indoor track, and possible a bowling facility. “The public told us that they would like to have a bowling alley,” Koenig said. “It may be a hybrid bowling, if we can afford it, where players would use a bowling ball but instead of pins, an electric scoring device would be used.” Koenig said that the old recreation facility was used by several hundred people a day. He expects the new facility to attract just as many if not more. As for the preschool center, Koenig said that he would like to put a senior center were the preschool is now in the existing recreation center, and move the preschool program to the new gym. “There is a lot of demand for a senior facility in Taft,” Koenig said.
Westside Recreation and Park District Director Don Koenig stands on the new 2 aces site purchased by the district to build a new recreation center that would replace the old facility that was destroyed in a fire in 2007. The land is located behind O.T.’s Restaurant and the Moose Lodge adjacent to the existing Recreation District office on Cascade Place.
Due to an overwhelming response from the community, Public Health has successfully distributed its initial supply of H1N1 Flu Nasal Mist vaccine at the 1800 Mt. Vernon Ave location. Kern County residents are reminded that 11 district offices throughout Kern continue to offer H1N1 Nasal Mist Flu vaccine at this time. The Bakersfield H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinic will resume when additional doses arrive.
Dr. Jonah, Kern County Public Health Officer states, “Public Health District Offices located throughout Kern County will be offering H1N1 Flu Nasal Mist vaccinations to eligible residents during their normal clinic hours. It is recommended the public calls the Public Health District Offices to confirm availability of the vaccine and to see if they meet the health eligibility requirements mandated by the Centers for Disease Control.” For Taft residents the H1N1 Flu Vaccination can be received at 315 Lincoln Street in room 150. Call for more information (661)763-8591. For those interested in the regular Flu Vaccination Shot check for dates and times at your local Rite Aid, Albertsons, KMART, and other locations in Taft.
Public Health Successfully Distributes Initial Supply of H1N1 Flu Nasal Mist Vaccine
Local Taft Independent Delivery Person Needed. Car Required. Dependable.2 Hours Per week - Friday Afternoons.Call 765-6550.
4 TAFT INDEPENDENT October 16-22, 2009
Editorial
Westside Watcher
Paik’sRanch House Restaurant
“Where Everybody Meets”
Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerOpen 7 Days
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat. 6 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wed, Fri. 6 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Sunday 6 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
765-6915200 Kern Street, Taft, Ca.
Asian ExperienceAsian Food and Pizza
Lunch and DinnerTuesday - Friday
11 am - 2 pm 4 pm - 9 pmSaturday 4 pm - 9 pm
215 Center Street, Taft763- 1815
Sagebrush Annie’sRestaurant and Wine Tasting
Tasting Sat. & Sun. 11:30-5 pmDinner by Reservation
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
1010 6th Street, Taft763-5156
Your Guide To The Best Restaurants and Entertainment on the Westside
Asian Experience
215 Center Street 763-1815
Asian Food and PizzaLunch and DinnerTuesday - Friday
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.Saturday 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Live Music Saturday Nights
Tumbleweed Café and Steakhouse
Steak, Seafood, Wild Game, Full Bar
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
768-4655
Paik’s Ranch HouseWhere Everybody Meets
Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerOpen 7 Days
Mon. Tues. Thur. Sat. 6 am-9pmSun. Wed. Fri. 6 am - 10pm765-6915 200 Kern St. Taft
Hot Stone PizzaPizza, Subs, Ice Cream
Family ArcadeSunday-Thursday 11am-10pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-11pmLunch Buffet Monday-Friday
11am-2pm407 Finley Dr.
765-6424
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Sagebrush Annie’sWine Tasting
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The Place“The Place to Go in
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Friday and Saturday Nights
Ribeye Oak BBQ and Sweetbreads
Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerEverything Homemade
766-26604414 Highway 33
Ventucopa
Taft Crude Coffe House
Full ServiceCoffe House
Fresh Sandwiches763-5156
1010 6th StreetAsian Experience
RestaurantAsian FoodLive Music
Friday Nights
763-1815215 Center Street
The Taft
Restaurant and Entertainment Guide
Independent
The Burger Barn
Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Monday - Thursday 7am - 7:30pm
Friday 7am - 8 pm
Sat. - Sun 8am-8pm
(661) 766-2466
4905 Perkins Rd.New Cuyama, Ca
93254
Reyes Creek Bar and Grill at Camp Scheideck
• October 17th Backlash from 8PM-12AM
• October 31st Toni Dodd and the Southbound Blues
8PM-12AMCostume Contest
Cash Prize!4 Miles East of Lockwood Valley Rd.
Off Highway 33 661-766-2521
McCarthy Says Central Valley is Being Crushed by Record Unemployment from Man-Made Drought Congressman Kevin McCarthy joined his colleagues on the floor calling on House Democratic leaders to stop ignoring legislative efforts that would address the man-made drought in the San Joaquin Valley that is causing massive unemployment. He implored his colleagues to take up the Turn on the Pumps Act. “I rise opposed to this rule. You cannot bring water to California when you bring another closed rule to the floor. You cannot bring water, or debate to the floor, when you don’t allow amendments. Madam Speaker, the people of the Central Valley are being crushed with record unemployment from a man-made drought, from 14% to over 40%. Plain and simple, the Majority that runs this House is failing to fix this problem. Jobs are being lost because the pumps were shut off. At a time of crisis when there’s no excuse for partisanship, some appear to be playing partisan games at the expense of people’s livelihood. Instead of coming together as Republicans, Democrats, and Independents, the solution to get the water flowing sits behind post office bills, and this bill that would recycle water for use in the San Francisco Bay. I ask this simple question: why are we failing to take up a needed bill? The Turn on the Pumps Act - to get the water flowing again. This is not a liberal, conservative, or moderate issue; this is a common sense issue. Madam Speaker, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt once said, “The nation that destroys its soil, destroys itself.” Well, the pumps are off, the pipes are dry, the land is no longer able to produce, and the soil is being destroyed. How do you bring water to California with a closed rule? How do you sit on this floor and say that you’re bringing up all these bills for water but you deny the Valley, you deny the breadbasket, and you deny the ability for the pumps to be turned on. I ask for a ‘no vote’ on the rule.”
Opal Smith Turns 100 in time to Celebrate Taft’s 100th Birthday
Taft resident Opal Smith will turn 100 years old this month and just in time for the City of Taft’s Birthday in 2010. Smith was present at the Oildorado Luncheon on Thursday where the crowd sang Happy Birthday to her. Opal plans to spend her birthday with family quietly. The City of Taft will present her with a Resolution at their meeting next Tuesday.
Workmen place an underground main water line from water station “A” near Highway 119 and the state water aquaduct to bring water to Taft in the 50’s.
Got Water?West Kern Water District Securing Local Water Supplies
While the rest of the Central Valley and most of California suffers through a water shortage, the Westside is working hard to ensure that Taft and the Westside has plenty of water, even in times of severe drought. Central Valley farms have not planted crops, some cities have implemented water use restrictions, and unless it rains or the state has really good snowfall this year, it’s going to get worse. The Westside, however, has not had to take such drastic actions and is in a relatively fortunate position with an aggressive water district board of directors and staff always on the look-out to secure enough water to supply local residents and Westside oil and power generating plants. On a recent outing to the WKWD’s well field near HWY 119 and Enos Lane where the district stores district water, District President Stephen Steinhoffer and Regulatory Administrator Gary Hamilton provided a tour and briefing on where Taft’s water comes from. In the water world, water is measure in acre feet, that is, one foot of water that cover approximately one acre of ground, enough to supply a family of 4 for about a year. The district supplies Taft, Maricopa, McKittirck and the surrounding oil and power generating plants with water.
Source of Local Water (2008)State Water 31,500Historical Ground Water 3,000
Total 34,500
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Even though the water district is entitled to 31,500 acre feet annually, because the supply of state water is unreliable due to lack of rain, snowfall and environmental issues, the district usually only receives between 10 percent and 60 percent of the water, or between 3,000 and 16,000 acre feet per year. To make it worst, the district may not know how much it will get when it needs to know. So the district is always trying to secure and store other sources of water from other water districts who have excess supply and make it available for sale to the WKWD.
Who Gets The Water (2008)Industrial Use 18,648Domestic 4,464La Paloma Plant 4,554
Total 27,666
Since the district did not get its full entitlement of state water last year, the district had to purchase water from other sources who have excess water for sell. To make up the shortfall this year, the district bought or exchanged 10,000 acre feet of water with the following sources:
3,000 Buena Vista Water Dist.2,000 Kern Delta Water Dist.1,000 Exchange Rio Bravo4,000 exchange N. Kern Dist.
Water costs for the district run between $170 per acre foot to more than $350 and acre foot, depending on availability and source. In the next column on the WKWD, we will discuss how district water is stored and how it is delivered, and the need for more water storage facilities.
October 16-22, 2009 TAFT INDEPENDENT 5
Taft Society - Chamber of Commerce Gala
Continued on Page 12
TUHS Seniors and AVID students as servers: Cami Butler, Amber Strong, Emily Graham, Brett Howard, Curtis Walchock, Daniel Loza, Carolyn Mercer, Peter Galvan, Jose Barrera, Patrick Romero, Cindy Palacios, Vanessa Talavera, Mariana Gutierrez, Esperanza Uribe, Kassandra Ramos, Stephanie Hinojosa, Priscilla Figueroa, Alberto Uribe, Chelsea Dickard, Allison Jarvinen, Talina Reed, Jessica Neher, Berenise Flores, Mayra Aguilar, Daniel Panchi. Not pictured: Daniel Ortiz, Jacob Johnson.
The Taft Chamber of Commerce held the 25th Annual Gala Saturday, October 10th at The Historic Fort, this years theme was “Mardi Gras 2009.” The evening was chaired by Jan Ashley, and Cheri Layton and with the help of committee members Danna Borrecco, Kathy Herm, Jessica Wallis, Kelle Black, Jessica Miller, Tracy Chitwood, Heather Manuz, Pamela Dudley, Sherri Burch, Orchel Krier, Ray Hatch, Sandy Anderson and Greg Anderson. An authentic mardi Gras style cusine was catered by Cherie Napoleon and entertainment was provided by “First Light” of the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop. 2009 Gala Sponsors: Advanced Beverage, Watkins Construction, Dr. Loretta Lipscomb, TRC Operations, Westside Waste/Bob Hampton, Kelle Black, Roger Miller Insurance, McKittrick Waste Mgt., Attorneys Gibson & Gibson, So. Sierra Engineering, Jan Ashley, and Orchel Krier/Tumbleweed Cafe.
6 TAFT INDEPENDENT October 16-22, 2009
The Wide World of Photography photo contest continues to draw local interest. Sponsored by the Taft Camera Club, this contest which is open to all West Kern Residents, is quickly drawing to a close. Entries must be postmarked no later than Saturday, October 31st. The Taft club is encouraging anyone who has any interest in fun pictures, interesting pictures, different pictures, perhaps even great pictures, to enter their digital images in any of these five categories – People and Critters – Going Places – Doing Things – Other Stuff – Oil Patch. Contestants may enter images in one or more or all of these categories but may not enter more than an overall total of tem images in the contest. There is a one-time entry fee of $9 for all contestants that entitles them to enter up to ten images. First through fourth place awards will be given in each of the five categories in addition to a Best of Show award. All winners will also received a mounted 8” x 10” print of their digital image.Contest winners will be judged by Samuel G. Shaw, a noted photographer who has previously judged photo contest for clubs both nationally and internationally for over ten years. A long time member of the Photographic Society of America, Shaw has been frequently mentioned in PSA’s Whos’s Who in Phogography and was one of the top exhibitors in North America for Photo Travel in 2008. Shaw’s works have graced the cover of the PSA Journal twice in recent years. A strong supporter of the individual photographer, Shaw devotes much of his time to supporting local camera clubs and individuals including the development of digital programs for their use. With the end of October closing date fast approaching, local photographers – young and old – novice and experienced – are encouraged to review and select their best photos of big things or little things, of quiet subjects or active subjects, and convert them to digital images on a CD disk and mail them to the Taft Camera Club at P.O. Box 682, Taft. Contest rules and entry forms can be picked up at the following locations: Taft Chamber of Commerce, West Kern Oil Museum, K.C. Photo and at numerous other Westside merchants. The Taft Camera Club, which was formed in 1933, was a charter member of the Photographic Society of America in 1934 and the San Joaquin Valley Camera Club Council in 1954. Many prints of Taft Club members are currently on display at the Taft College Library. The Club meets at 7:00 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Chevron Valley Community meeting room on West Kern St.
Cathedral Rockby Herb Spencer
The Stairsby Barbara WheelerMaricopa Chamber of Commerce welcomes our newest Chamber member, The E.M.E. Recycle
center located off HWY 166 at 621 Ventura street, they have settled in now and are open daily Monday through Saturday from 9-A.M. to 2-P.M. they need your community support, especially those that have limited means to transport your recyclables, Allen Alexander owner also has the used pipe yard located 1/4 mile east or Maricopa on HWY 166 where you can sell or purchase used pipe, Allen pays top dollar for good used pipe and also offers his expertise for a fee in pipe straitening and the removal of poly line from oil well tubing, pictured on fork lift is owner Allen Alexander.
Local band, War of State, plus other bands will be holding a Halloween Party on Saturday, October 31st at Club H2O. There will be a live DJ, games, prizes and a costume contest. Must be 21 and over to attend. For more information contact Scott at (661)912-7460
Maricopa Chamber Welcomes Newest Member Taft Photo Contest Draws Interest
Halloween Show at Club H2O
FREE COOLING SYSTEM INSPECTION(includes visual inspection of belts, hoses, fluid levels, cooling system)
WITH EVERY OIL CHANGEIt’s getting time for the winter weather to set in,
don’t forget to replace those wiper blades.
Happy HALLOWEEN SPECIALS
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Have a safe and Happy Halloween from San Joaquin Automotive Center 531 Center Street • (661)763-1123
All wiper blades 10% off when installed.
Westside News
Boom Town DaysWest Kern Oil Museum
Saturday, October 17thGates open at 9:00 am
BARBECUE SERVED AT 11:30 AMAdults $10.00 Children $5.00
Gas Engine Show • Museum ToursNew Exhibits • Classic Car Show
Blacksmith Shop Open For BusinessIndian Arrowhead Making Demonstrations
- Plant Sale -
“Forever Surf”At the Gazebo for your enjoyment!
West Kern Oil Museum1168 Wood Street • (661)765-6664
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Benefits of an Enterprise Zone Designation
According to the State of California, the purpose of the Enterprise Zone Program is to:1. Stimulate business and industrial growth in depressed areas of the state.2. Help attract business into the state.3. Help retain and expand business and industry; and4. Create increased job opportunities for all Californians. A designation as an Enterprise Zone lasts 15 years and there are 42 such zones throughout California. The State provides performance based tax credits and incentives to Enterprise Zone businesses to promote “Smart Growth” by revitalizing chronically deteriorated areas, hire the most difficult to hire residents in private sector jobs, and retain, expand and reward businesses that participate in these objectives. Zone companies are eligible for substantial tax credits and benefits including: - Hiring Tax Credits - Firms can earn $31,605 or more in State tax credits for each qualified employee hired. - Sales and Use Tax Credit - Zone companies may receive a sales tax and use tax credit for manufacturing or processing machinery, data processing and communications equipment and motion picture manufacturing equipment central to production and post production, to be used in the Zone. Individuals can claim a credit on the first $1,000,000 of qualifying purchases, while corporations can claim credit on the first $20,000,000 per year. - Business Expense Deduction - Up front expensing of certain depreciable property. - Net Operating Loss Carryover - Up to 100% of the NOL may be carried forward for 15 years. - Lenders Credit - Lenders to Zone business may receive a new interest deduction. - Unused tax credits can be applied to future tax years. - Enterprise Zone companies can earn preference points on state contracts. According to a recently released “Cost-Benefit Analysis of California’s Enterprise Zone Program”, conducted by Applied Development Economics, the Zones are achieving their intended purpose by stopping decay and stimulating growth of the most distressed areas of the state. In 2002, the net gain to California was $249 million, which was a 35% return on the state’s investment. Over 182,000 zone eligible jobs were added, with a most of the employees formerly being on public assistance. This translates to a savings of over $40 million to public assistance in 2002 by the creation of these jobs. Employment in California enterprise zones in 2002 is approximately 170% of what it was in 1992, with the average starting salary 33% above minimum wage. Along with these amazing statistics, zones also contribute to local benefits such as overall economic vibrancy, added sales and property tax, building permit fees, land use improvements and reduced blights. Since the inception of the Enterprise Zone designations, local investments have exceeded State investments by over 700%, zone communities have spent over $3 billion in their zones, over 100,000 new businesses have located within zones, and small businesses (50 employees or fewer) make up 75% of the companies using the Zone Hiring program. A Zone application often takes two years to complete, with approximately 150 pounds of paperwork attached to the final product. Most cities hire consultants specifically for the Zone application since the Environmental Impact Study is quite massive and can often cost about $500,000 to complete. Should a city decide to complete its own application, there would be a substantial savings. One way to offset the costs and minimize the time spent for the application would be to contract out some studies but retain most of the work for city employees. Since the City of Taft is already planning an environmental impact report and municipal services review, along with the General Plan update, the City’s task will be much easier should it proceed for a Zone designation. As the City pursues a new economic development plan, including extending the Sphere of Influence and Annexation of Ford City, Taft Heights, and South Taft, having an Enterprise Zone may be just what is needed to revitalize and diversify the economy of this area.
Interested Citizens Encouraged To Attend Public Workshops Regarding Proposed Revisions to Animal Control Ordinances
Public is Encouraged to Attend and Provide Input and Comment The Kern County Animal Control Department announces a series of Public Workshops regarding proposed revisions to the Kern County Ordinance Code relating to Animal Control regulations. The public is encouraged to attend these workshops and provide input and/or comment on the proposed revisions. Comments and input will be gathered to present at a later date to the Kern County Board of Supervisors and to the Animal Control Commission for review. Six different workshops have been scheduled to provide residents in all areas of the County the opportunity to attend and participate in the discussion. Workshops have been scheduled as follows: - Taft - Tuesday October 20th Taft Veterans Building 218 Taylor Street
City of Taft Awarded Enterprise Zone Designation
8 TAFT INDEPENDENT October 16-22, 2009
TAFT UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH
630 North St. 765-5557
“Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors”Sunday Morning Worship 10 am
Adult Bible Study and Sunday School 11:30 amAdult Bible Study Monday 6 pm
Praise Team Meerts on Wednesday at 6 p.mPastor Cindy Brettschneider
Trinity Southern Baptist Church
400 Finley DriveWe invite you to join us
each week as we worshi
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
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New Hope Temple“Connecting Lives”
308 Harrison Street765-4572
Sunday Morning Worship Service10 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship Service6 p.m
Bible Classes All AgesWednesday 7 p.m.
Rev. Linda Huggard
HOT MEALS & FREE CLOTHINGTuesdays & Thursdays 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
at The Spot - 201 Harrison Street
New Life CommuNity ChurCh
Pastor Floyd and Carol Jordan 1000 6th Street
765-7472 www.nlctaft.org
UTURN Youth GroupWednesdays 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.At The Spot, 201 Harrison Street
Building Stones MinistryTraining Center401 Finley Drive
661-765-6066
Pastors Dale & Kay Sullivan
Kids Klub & Family MeetingWednesday @ 6:30 p.m.
School of MinistrySunday @ 6:00 p.m.
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Alice Laverne Butz
Alice Laverne Butz was born February 25, 1923 to Henry Russell and Ella Bell Marshall Langworthy. She was born at 3565 Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA, on her grandparents Jacob and Martha Marshall’s dining room table.Her family lived with Jacob and Martha Marshall for a while. ( Jacob Marshall had moved to California from Pennsylvania in a covered wagon. He bought Grabner’s Post Office at the turn of the century, located at Auberry Road and Wellbarn. He renamed it Marshall Station, where it still stands today.) Then the Langworthy family moved to 3609 Lewis Ave. From 1929 to 1931 they lived at Hume Lake while Henry surveyed the road to Cedar Grove. They also lived for six months at Three Rivers, before moving to 3601 Lewis Ave. in Fresno.
She met Warren Russell Butz July 13,1940 at church camp at Sequoia Lake. They were Married March 10, 1942. They lived at 112A Buchanan in Coalinga until Warren was called to the Army. Then she moved back home with her parents. She worked at a long distance board from 6 PM to 1 AM and rode home in a Yellow Taxicab. When Warren came home from the Army, he built a home for them in Derby Acres. She sold Avon from November1962 until December 1991. She also sold Sara Coventry Jewelry, painted with liquid embroidery, and played Bunco. She was a member of Eastern Star. She attended Fellows Baptist Church, and later First Baptist Church in Taft. When Warren retired from M.H. Whittier in 1985, they moved to Auberry. She died at home in Auberry on October 7, 2009. She will be missed by her friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Ella Langworthy, a sister Altamae Halbert, a son Daniel Butz, and her husband Warren Butz. Her surviors include: a sister, Jean Carr, of Auberry; children: Jon Langworthy-Butz and wife Judy of Clovis, Karol Hudson and husband Rick of Taft, Steven Butz and wife Ruthie of San Marino, Gary Butz and wife Frances of Derby Acres, Mike Butz of Arizona, Kathy Marion and husband Tom of Bakersfield , ten grand children and twenty-one great grandchildren.
Private services will be held at Oakview Baptist Church in Auberry. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity, Oakview Baptist Church in Auberry , of First Baptist Church in Taft.
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Aries (March 21-April 19): You’ll be taking some rather enjoyable trips down memory lane this week when a few old friends make an appearance in town.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): If you keep telling yourself something you’ll eventually believe it – just remember that doesn’t really make it true.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): You don’t necessarily need new ideas this week. Revamping some of your past work will bring a lot of success and accolades.
Cancer ( June 21-July 22): You tend to be the center of attention without really trying, but don’t get so wrapped up in it that no one else can get a word in edgewise.
Leo ( July 23-August 22): If you don’t keep active this week, the extra energy you have will turn inward and make you frustrated and downright cranky. Keep busy, keep busy, keep busy.
Virgo (August 23-September 22): You aren’t just saying you believe in something – you’re showing it and you’re standing up for it. You should be incredibly proud of yourself.
Libra (September 23-October 22): You recognize that there’s nothing you can do to change other people’s behavior and that’s a good thing. It doesn’t mean you have to be happy about it though.
Scorpio (October 23-November 22): You’re experiencing a lot of success and have every right to enjoy it. Don’t rub it in to those around you though. Believe me, they’re already aware.
Sagittarius (November 23-December 21): It is so far past time for you to make a decision that if this situation were a gallon of milk it would be curdled into cheese by now.
Capricorn (December 22-January 19): It seems like you have a lot of extra time on your hands, but it would behoove you to fill it with extra work rather than leisurely activities. Trust me.
Aquarius ( January 20-February 19): As difficult as it will be this week, do not give into the temptation to feel sorry for yourself. It accomplishes nothing and wastes precious time.
Pisces (February 20-March 20: The best way to describe the mood you’ve been in is to say you’ve been in a funk. You can use social activity this week to “fun” your way out of it though.
If your birthday is this week: You know you’re right. Everyone knows it in fact. But that doesn’t mean that you have leave to do the “told you so” dance. In fact, try to refrain from saying anything at all. It’s superfluous at best. It’s cruel and just plain mean-spirited at worst.
10 TAFT INDEPENDENT October 16-22, 2009
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TAFT COLLEGE
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My Fair LadiesCleaning ServicesComm. and ResidentialServing the Westside340-8611Lic. No. 007657
Rite Away Carpet CleaningCarpet & Upholstery Cleaning\General CleaningOwner OperatedVisa\Master Card 765-4191
Taft ConstructionAir Conditioning and Heating
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We Do All Phases of ConstructionKitchen and Bathroom Specialists
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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.
Garage Sale. 904 Alameda St. Maricopa. 7am - Noon.
524 philippine st. due to illness last weekend, the yard sale had to be moved to this weekend,10/17/09. sorry, and thank you.
524 Philippine St. too much stuff! time to let go of 10 yrs worth of odds-n-ends. Oct.10th, 7a-12p
ANNOUNCEMENTSGrief Support Group, offered as a community service by Optimal Hospice Care. Meetings held 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. 10:00a.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
– 763-3856.COMPUTER SERVICES
Desktop and Laptop Repair. Upgrades. Home Theater Installation. See price list at TaftPCServices.com. 623-5188.
2 horse trailer good tires floor electric, $1000 766-2343
WANTEDJunk Cars! Cash Paid (661) 805-0552
Car for elderly woman. 1985 reliable vehicle, automatic. Call 472-7516.
FOR SALEUndercover tonneau cover. Fits Ford F-150 2002 thru 2008. Asking $400. 661.765-4109.
8 x 35’ trailer w/pop-out. $1,200 obo. 763-5290.
New or excellent cond. Breadmaker $20. Dr. Ho’s muscle massage new $25. Black velvet jacket w/hood-new $20. Wedding dress new $20. Black/gold formal $20. Kincade light $15. H.D. leather cap $20. 11 collectable comics $25. Burke and Gay china cabinet $750. 763-5290.
Walnut octagon game table. 4 blue colored chairs on wheels. Excellent condition $250 OBO. 745-4378
Beautiful king size burgundy and gold. Bedspread, pillows, the whole works. $250 OBO 745-4378
Welding or fabricating. We sell used angle channel plate and pipe. EME Recycling in Maricopa. 747-9345.
LOST PETSBlack and White Basset Hound. Lost near E. Calvin area. Reward. 623-6027
PETSChihuahua puppies. SO CUTE! Pure bred Tiny Toy. Shots and papers. Parents on site. $150-$200. Will deliver. 661.903-0724
Free kittens. 8 weeks old. (661) 623-0694.
AKC BEAGLE PUPPIES! EXCELLENT PEDIGREE, SHOW QUALITY GREAT WITH KIDS. SMALL, GREAT PERSONALITIES! BOTH PARENTS ON PREMISES.REDUCED PRICE $400.00 FEMALES AND $350.00 FOR MALES. CALL 661-331-1058
2 Rat Terrier puppies. Free to a good home. 858-2542. Shih-Poo (Free to good home) Female 13wks 2.4 pounds has had shots and wormed 661-304-8009
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Foreign and DOmestic. 28 years exp.
Reasonable Rates. No job too small.
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AUTOMOBILES96 Landrover. A\c. elec. win., runs great. Good cond. 623-6458.
2000 Kia Sephia. $3,000 OBO 763-1711
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Taft Property Management
1,2,3 and 4 Bedrooms now available in good
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HOMES FOR RENTWest ValleyReal Estate
RENT: Cute 2 bedroom 1 bath $750. 3bd. 1.5 bath. Three, 2 bd. 1 ba. $650.
FOR SALE: 4/2.5 w/pool, 2 car garage, granite, like new! PRICE REDUCTION! 2/1 Condo, 2 car garage, super clean $95,000 (661) 763-1500. www.BuySellManage.com.
For Rent. Very nice newer and private garden apartment in duplex. Quite yard in quiet neighbor. 2 bd. 1 ba. Central a\c. laundry, dishwasher, carport.avail. 10-15-09 must have good ref. xlnxt credit. $675 PLUS DEP. Renter pays all util. Michael 765-6550.
27593 Valley West Blvd. $925/$800 3 bd 1 ba W&D hookups, garage, pet ok, 393-8386.
Downtown Taft Cottage. 319 1/2 North St. 1bd. 1 ba. Fenced yard. Stove and Frig. incl. Renovated. $550 mo. $550 dep. Call 661.623-5188.
October Move-In SPECIAL ~ $100 off deposit & 1st months rent - 615 Woodrow 2/1/ 1 car garage $800/$800 dep. - 115 Adams 3/1 + Bonus Room $1150/$1100 dep. Both incl: gardener, gbg, pest control 549-0154
2 bd. 1 ba. 531 D Street. $700 mo. and 1 bd. 1 ba. Apt. 400 Woodrow. Cable TV paid. Very nice unit. $626. Must have excellent Ref. (805) 237-0741 or 745-4650.
101 Jackson 3bd/1ba fenced yd, w/d hookups $750 mo + dep. 763-4373
3 bd 2 ba Apt. 529 D.
Street. 1000 + dep. 765-5421
1019 Wood St 2bd/1ba fruit trees, nice cute home 750/mo 765-7029
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pay negotiable, drug screen and please apply in person at
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West Side Recreation and Park District is currently accepting proposals from qualified individuals or firms for architectural services for a gymnasium and support facilities in Taft California.Interested individuals or firms must submit 5 copies of their proposal to West Side Recreation and Park District, Administration Office, Attn: Don Koenig, 500 Cascade Place, Taft CA 93268, no later than 2:00 P.M., November 3, 2009. All proposals must be sealed.Contact the District Office at 661-763-4246 to receive a Request for Qualification packet.The West Side Recreation and Park District reserves the right to reject any and all submissions due to any defects or waive informalities and accept any submissions that, in their judgment, would be in the best interest of the District based upon the selection process and criteria set forth in the Request for Qualifications. The Board of Directors shall award the contract or reject all submissions no later than thirty (30) days from receipt of same.
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12 TAFT INDEPENDENT October 16-22, 2009
Brand New Homes in Taft3 Bedroom, 2 bath
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Absolutely wonderful turn-key home! Living room, formal din-ing area, large kitchen with bar, 2 bedroom, 2 bath lovely mas-ter bathroom. TV or office room. Many upgrades, dual pane glazed windows, plaster walls, newer carpets with fans in all rooms. Newer storage shed. Lovely landscaped yard. Extra nice car-port. Energy efficient home! This home has had TLC!$54,500 Call to see!
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