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Taft Business of the Week Black Gold Brewing Co.

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The Taft Business of the Week: Black Gold Brewing Company at 508 Center Street. They brew several different beers and have several other brands on tap and in the bottle. Black Gold has always had the best Coffee and now they added to their menu to include Monster Burgers, Thai Food, Fish & Chips, and much more. They are known for the Tri-Tip and Ribs Specials. They recently knocked out the wall to expand and added TV’s on the Patio. Black Gold is the perfect place to sit at the Bar and have a drink, or is big enough to bring the entire team down for dinner after the game. It is owned and operated by great Taft Resident’s Michael and Marty Long.

Check out Black Gold today for morning coffee, lunch, and dinner.

Come in or call 765-6556 today.

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By Andreas Fault Oildorado is finally here, now through October 18th! There is a complete list of events listed here in the Taft Independent.

Friday- Taft High Wildcats Football vs. Shafter at Home at 7:00pm.

Posse vs. Wooden Nickel Gang at Halftime. Varsity only, J/V plays at Shafter.

WCMA Oildorado Christian Concert in the Oildorado Tent at 6:30pm.

Super Cruise Night on Center Street at 6pm.

Saturday- Taft Chamber Car Show on Center Street. Register now at the Taft Chamber @ 765-2165. Lots of great shopping along Center Street during the show.

West Kern Oil Museum Boomtown Days, starting at 9am. Free admission, donations accepted.

Monday and Tuesday- Dinner Theater at Westside Believers Fellowship.

Wednesday- Queen Contest in the Oildorado Pavilion.

Thursday- Melodrama in the Taft High Auditorium.

The Fox Theatre is open 7 nights a week.

West Side Bowling Lanes is open 7 nights a week.

Save the Date for these Future EventsOctober 24th: Taft College Alumni Baseball Game at 12, at Cougar Field.

Taft Sport Shooters Zombie Match at dark at the Taft Sportsmen’s Club.

October 28th: Taft High Cross Country at Buena Vista Golf Course at 3pm.

October 30th: Taft High Football vs. RKF at Home. Homecoming.

October: Taft Moose Lodge Halloween Party.

November 4th: Taft Industry Night at the Taft Petroleum Club. Dinner at 7:30pm.

November 6th: Taft High Football vs. BCHS at Home. Sr. Night.

1st Friday Cruise Night on Center Street at 6pm.

November 7th: Taft Chamber Golf Tournament at Buena Vista Golf Course.

November 17th: Taft Chamber Trout Derby at Buena Vista Lake. Register now at the Chamber.

November 20th and 21st: West Side Rec Holiday Gift Show at the Rec, 500 Cascade Place.

December 7th: Taft Christmas Parade on Center Street.

Donnie Schwerdetfager Motorcycle Fundraiser Run on Sunday October 18th. Donnie was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Registration at 9:30am at Art’s Corner at 400 Harrison Street, Kickstands up at 11am, ride to The Place, Buckhorn, then end at the Taft Petroleum Club. $20 per bike. 50/50, Shoebox Raffle. Cars welcome. The Taft Petroleum Club will be serving Deep Pit Dinners for their Horseshoe Tournament.

A Donation Jar will also be out for Donnie in the Bar. Please help a great guy that always helps others. Please keep Donnie and his family in your Prayers!

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Editorial

Westside Watcher

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Restaurant and Entertainment Guide Your Guide To The

Best Restaurants and Entertainment on the Westside Tumbleweed Café and Steakhouse

Steak, Seafood, Wild Game, Full Bar Monday – Friday 6 am to 2 pm Saturday – Sunday 7 am – 2 pm Dinner Hours Friday and Saturday 6 pm to 9 pm 24870 Highway 33, Derby Acres 768-4655

Paik’s Ranch House Where Everybody Meets Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Open 7 Days Mon. Tues. Wed., Thur. 6 am-8:30 pm Sun. Fri. & Sat. 6 am - 9 pm 765-6915 200 Kern St. Taft

Black Gold Brewing Co. American and Asian Food Burgers Pasta Thai Food Espresso - Beer - Wine Craft Beers Open Monday to Friday 7am to Close Saturday 7:30am to Close Sunday 10am to 12pm 508 Center Street 765-6556

Sagebrush Annie’s Restaurant and Wine Tasting Wine Tasting and Lunch Sat. & Sun. 11:30-5 pm 4211 Highway 33, Ventucopa (661) 766-2319

514 Center Street • (661)765-7469 LIKE us on Facebook: Fox Theatre Taft TAFTFOX.COM Week of Friday, October 09, 2015 through Thursday, October 15, 2015 Pan (PG) Fri & Sat: 6:00, 8:15 Sun: (3:00), 6:00 Mon - Thu: 6:20 PM The Martian (PG-13) Fri & Sat: 7:00, 9:50 Sun: (4:30), 7:20 Mon - Thu: 6:30 PM Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG) Fri & Sat: (5:00 PM) Sun: (2:30 PM) Mon - Thu: (4:25 PM)

Paik’s

Ranch House Restaurant “Where Everybody Meets” Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Open 7 Days

Mon, Tues, Wed., Thurs & Fri. 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Sat. and Sun. 6 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

765-6915

200 Kern Street, Taft, Ca.

Miller Time Oildorado 2015 HI Everyone, Here we are, right back where were five years ago. If you didn’t know it is Oildorado Days time again. I won’t go into details because this paper will outline all the activities for you. As your Mayor, and a member of the Oildorado Executive Committee, I just want to welcome you to a ten day celebration of fun, food, frolic, and festivities. We celebrate the 105 centennial of the incorporation of the City of Taft and the close relationship we have to the oil industry whom we have supported with sweat, tears, and labor to provide our nation the energy resources it needs to continue to lead the world. We are an oil town and darn proud of it. Drill, Baby, Drill; Save Our Wells are but a couple of themes for this year’s celebration. The committee has worked very hard to come up with a little bit of entertainment to satisfy most everyone’s needs. We are the second largest event in size and scope only to the Kern County Fair. We have been doing this every five years since 1950. It is an all volunteer group of local citizens striving to put on the best possible event, earning just enough funds to put away to jump start the next celebration in five years.

Many of the authorized Oildorado events are sponsored by our local non-profits, and we hope they can make as much money as possible to help their organizations. Have fun, be safe; don’t do anything stupid; enjoy this family themed event with everyone else.

There are a couple of shout outs that I’d like to give now so that you can applaud these folks for their hard work and generosity. If you’re near Fifth and North Street you can’t miss the Oildorado Store, whose premises were donated at no cost for use by the owner of the old Chevrolet Dealership, Devinder Baines. President Paul Linder and Past president Eric Cooper whose vision were the driving force to turn it into a one stop shopping experience deserve all your praises. When you are in the store, realize all the workers in there are unpaid volunteers doing what they can to make Oildorado a success and they do it because they want to be a part of something good for Taft, and they are enjoying themselves. While there is a board of directors, most of all the people involved in all the events are doing it because they want to be part of something bigger than Taft.

These folks live in this community, they give back, they are not takers, and they don’t just reside here. So remember when you are out and about, be nice to these folks, they are giving up a lot of time, energy, and their own funds to make sure that you are enjoying yourselves.

You might notice as you are out and about how clean our City is. Another group of folks that deserve your praise is our Public Works staff who work tirelessly to do all they can to make Taft the pride of kern County. We may not be the biggest City, but we certainly are the safest and one of the cleanest. With available grant funds we were able to do a just finished repaving project on Center Street, and volunteers led by Councilwoman Renee Hill replanted all the planter boxes and repainted all the oilfield memorabilia. The City just completed a tree trimming project on Center Street, and are putting the finishing touches on the Fifth Street Plaza for your enjoyment. It is unknown at this time if our biggest project downtown, the Best Western Taft Inn, will be open in time for Oildorado, but it is great addition for our plans for the future.

It is also a time to reflect on the past, thanking the man above for all the blessings that that have been bestowed on us. We have wonderful schools; a progressive City Government; we’re building new homes again and our industrial parks are filling up; new entrepreneurs are looking at Taft and filling in some of the closed shops; we are looking to extend the Rails to Trails to the Museum; we’re starting a new transit building and park and ride lot next the Oil Workers Monument; our Community Correctional Facil-

Taft Mayor Randy Miller

ity is open again providing many needed jobs and funding for the city. All of our schools and special districts are updating and modernizing and if you haven’t seen what our Westside Recreation District has been doing, you need to check it out.

Their new facility behind the Kern County Fire Dept. is stunning; they have upgraded ‘A’ Street park so the whole park can be used; and they have taken over the Little League fields from the County down on Cedar Street and turned them into a first class facility. Staff creativity, board vision, finding the funding, hard work, and dedication are all part of making their facilities a wonderful treat for all ages in our community.

A tip of the hat goes to Superintendent Don Koenig and a great staff for doing such a great job.

If you’re coming back to Taft, take a look around. Something’s have remained the same, but much is different. We are proud of our City of Taft and what we are able to do. It is an honor and a humble privilege to be your mayor during this time. The City Council wishes you to have a great time, but don’t take so long to come back and visit us again.

Randy Miller Lovin’ Taft

Paik’s

Ranch House Restaurant “Where Everybody Meets” Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Open 7 Days

Mon, Tues, Wed., Thurs & Fri. 6 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sat. and Sun. 6 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

765-6915

200 Kern Street, Taft, Ca.

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Black Gold Brewing Company Pub and Grill

October Entertainment

Gypsy Stew

Friday, October 9th 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 10th 7 p.m.

Gypsy Stew reflects the spirit of classic country music blending the traditional rhythms of bluegrass, the soul of the blues and the engaging energy of roots rock.

Live Entertainment on Center Street Great Food & Craft Beers

Ben’s Books The Largest, Cheapest and Only Used Book Store in Taft Hours Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 5 pm Friday and Saturday 10am to 3pm

810 Center Street • (661)805-9813

Let’s Go! Location Photos!

Senior Portraits Class of 2015 Fun and Easy

Free clothing change, multiple pose packages, yearbook photo Starting at $99 + Tax.

Have Camera, Will Travel. Call today for more details and appointment 763-5429.

427 Center Street • Since June 1986

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Oildorado Buckels Jewelry & Western Wear

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Many communities hold annual celebrations to commemorate anniversaries. Taft is different. The town celebrates its birthday once every five years. But what a celebration it is!

The city’s birthday bash pays homage to the hardy men and women who migrated to this dusty southwestern corner of the San Joaquin Valley when oil seeps were detected shortly after the turn of the century. Oildorado runs for 10 days, and it has something for everyone – a grand parade, melodrama, queen pageant, entertainment, barbecues, dances, civic luncheon, and much more.

Whiskerino A tradition of every Oildorado celebration has been the Whiskerino Contest where manly men put their facial hair to the test.

Now, not every man is required to put his whiskers up for a panel of judges to scrutinize, but every man must have some facial hair or possess a Smooth Puss Badge.

Tessie Garratt Pony Tail & Hair Bun Contest Oildorado celebrations through the years focused only on men and their facial hair until the 1995 celebration when the Tessie Garratt Ponytail and Hair Bun event was added, a move that brought added interest – not to mention a measure of equality – to Oildorado. The contest was initiated to honor Tessie Garratt, who was Taft’s first woman city council member. Ponytail categories are best blonde, red, brown, gray, and black. The hair bun contest includes neatest, most unusual and most comical.

Maids of Petroleum Contest Each yeah, the good folks of the town select a handful of lovely maidens called the Maids of Petroleum to be the official royalty of theOildorado celebration.

One of them is selected to be the fairest of them all, and she’ll be called the Oildorado Queen.

The Sheriff and His Posse Early day Taft had its share of shenanigans and lawlessness such as horse thieving’, cattle russlin’, chicken stealing, egg sucking, and other high crimes and misdemeanors waged against the good folks of Moron (now called Taft).

To make sure that sort of behavior is kept in check, Oildorado Sheriff Bryan Sellman and his posse have the unenviable task of enforcing the celebration’s version of law and order. In addition to watchin’ out for varmints guilty of the above transgressions, Sheriff Bryan and his boys will also be on the lookout for clean shavin’ menfolk who don’t own an official Oildorado Smooth Puss Badge. Those scofflaws are destined for a trip

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around town in the Hoosegow – a trip that ends in shelling out some dough for a badge, of course. The Sheriff and Posse also serve “Wanted – Dead or Alive” warrants sworn out by local citizens.

The Wooden Nickel Gang As if Sheriff Bryan and his posse don’t have enough to worry about, what with enforcing the facial hair edict, they also have to be on the lookout for an even more sinister gang of malcontents – the Wooden Nickel Gang. Wooden nickels are the official currency of Oildorado and the Gang knows that, so those ornery critters are hell bent for leather in their undying quest for that precious commodity by any means necessary.

During the course of Oildorado Days you can expect to see a few shootouts between Sheriff Bryan valiant band of law protectors and those evil cusses in the Wooden Nickel gang. Why, it’s a classic example of the struggle of Good versus Evil!

The Hoosegow & Warrants Part of the fun of Oildorado is to get into the spirit by having someone tossed into the Hoosegow – even if they haven’t, technically, broken any of the Oildorado laws. The way to do that is to swear out a “warrant” for someone you would really like to see get into the Oildorado spirit.

Costume Contest Oildorado is a flashback to the turn of the century when the discovery of oil brought legions of folks to the area to cash in on black gold fever. Many celebration participants get into the spirit by dressing up in clothing of the period. That, naturally, spawned interest in a contest to see who can get “duded up” the best. This event is held in conjunction with the Whiskerino and Ponytail/Hair Bun contests. Categories include best woman, man, girl, boy and family. Costume judging will be held at the same time as the Whiskerino and the Ponytail and Hair Bun contests.

Grand Parade Oildorado Days doesn’t just have a parade. We call it the Grand Parade because it eclipses anything staged in Kern County. There’s simply nothing like it. The Grand Parade is expected to attract a crowd that could hit 30,000. A grand marshal, floats, marching units, the Oildorado Queen and Maids of Petroleum, the Posse and Wooden Nickel Gang – you’ll see all that and more.

Oildorado Store & Headquarters The previous Taft Chevrolet building will be the home for the 2015 Oildorado Store & Headquarters. The building, located at 401 North Street, is located close to downtown and within walking distance of Rails to Trails and the Oildorado Event Tent. The Oildorado Store & Headquarters will open October 1.

Personal Style

Salon and Boutique

Extended Hours During Oildorado.

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421 & 423 Center (661)763-3527

Monday - Sunday 7am to 9pm GRAND OPENING Sunday, October 11th 11am - All Day

Special - Chicken Frajitas Buy One Get 2nd 50% Off Tuesdays: Kids Eat Free Martes: Ninos Gratis Sabado y Domingo Menudo y Birria 129 Kern Street, Taft (661) 765-1934

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WEST SIDE URGENT CARE

765-1935 HOURS

Monday thru Friday 8:00am –9:00pm Saturday and Sunday 10:00am – 9:00pm 100 E North St. Taft CA

Black Gold Brewing Company Brewery Restaurant Grill

Wild Caught Cod Beer Battered Fish and Chips $10.95 508 Center Street (661) 765-6556

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Ben’s Books The Largest, Cheapest and Only Used Book Store in Taft Hours Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 5 pm Friday and Saturday 10am to 3pm

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Restaurant Directory El Paisano’s Restaurant 1006 6th St (661-765-2548

Oasis Bar & Grill 414 North St (661) 765-5188

Art’s Corner 400 Harrison (661) 763-9903

Mi Ranchito 129 Kern St (661) 765-1934

Artz Liquor and Deli 127 Kern St (661) 765-7935

Jo’s Restaurant 510 Kern Street (661) 763-4621

Original Hacienda Grill Antonio Guzman 1015 4th Street (661) 763-1655

Asian Experience 215 Center Street (661) 763-1815

OT Cookhouse and Saloon 205 North Tenth Street (661) 763-1819

The Bank Sports Lounge 431 North Street (661)745-4963

Paik’s Ranch House 200 Kern Street (661) 765-6915

Black Gold Brewing Company 508 Center Street (661) 765-6556

Popeye’s 1117 Kern St. (661-765-6999

Candy Café 319 Center St (661) 765-2131 Casa Tabares 330 Kern Street (661) 745-4898 Chicken of Oz 1107 Kern Street #3 (661) 763-5150 China One Express 1072 Kern St (661) 765-6800 Domino’s Pizza - Central Cities Pizza 530 Kern Street (661) 763-3030

Las Brasas Grill 301 Harrison St. (661) 745-4966 La Salsa Fresh Grill 101 E. Kern Street (661) 765-7321 Little Caesar’s Pizza 201 Kern St (661) 763-9999 McDonalds 1001 Kern St (661) 763-5656 Mi Casita Restaurant 621 Center Street (661)763-0188

Pizza Factory 614 Center Street (661) 765-5311 Pizza Hut 910 Kern Street (661) 763-1090 Rosemary & Thyme Italian Bistro 149 Kern Street (661)763-1740 Route 33 700 Kern St (661) 763-3333 Sagebrush Annie’s 4211 Hwy 33 (661) 766-2319 Super Tom’s Burgers 1008 Kern St (661) 763-3311 Tumbleweed Cafe 24870 Hwy 33 (661) 768-4655 Starbucks of Taft 1044 Kern Street (661) 765-4944 Taco Bell 1121 Kern Street (661)330-5823

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A Hint of Class Bakery Fresh Pies - Baked Daily - Cakes and More Now Serving - Frozen Yogurt

Chocolate Low Fat Yogurt Vanilla Low Fat Yogurt Small- $5 Med $6 Large $10 Small- $5 Med $6 Large $10 Add .$50 for Toppings

Cookies $1 Fruit Pies $16.99 $3 per slice Chocolate Chip Apple Peanut Butter Cherry Butter Brickle Peach Oatmeal - 4 KInds Strawberry Rhubarb

Cakes $5 per slice

Cream Pies $16.99

$3 per slice

White Cake Banana Cream German Chocolate Coconut Cream Strawberry Chocolate Cream Carrot Cake Lemon Maringue

Cup Cakes Med. $2.50 Large $3.50 Banana Nut Bread $2.50 slice

Fudge Brownies $1.50 Fruit Cake $ 4 per slice Caramel Brownies $2 Lemon Bars $2 Nut Brownies $2 Cheese Cake $3

Fresh Salads

Small $6

Large $11

Chicken Wraps $7 each Turkey Wraps $7 each Sugar Free

Crunch Peanut Butter Balls $1.50 Nut Clusters $.50

Nut Clusters $2 Peanut Butter Cups $1.50 Rice Crispy Blocks $4 Brownies $1.50 Cakes $1.50 Gluten Free Banana Bread $3 per slice

420 Center Street 623-1783

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Oilstock Music Festival Features WAR, Foghat, Taylor Hicks, Junior Brown and More Saturday Night Fireworks Shows The 3-day Oildorado event, Oilstock Musical Festival, starts Friday evening at Franklin Filed and features a number of well know artists including WAR, Foghat, Taylor Hicks and Junior Brown.

Friday’s event kicks-off with a free pre-festival party featuring Taft’s favorite band Truxton Mile beginning at 4p.m.

Following the Friday kick-off concert, Taft’s Macy Bratcher, Bridge, Monroy and WAR begins the music festival at 5:30p.m.

On Saturday, a Rocktober Beerfest featuring over 30 brands of craft beerwill start at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to samples the local brews. The cost is $20 per person. Entertainment will be provdied by the Wicked Tinkers.

Saturdays concert starts at 3:30 p.m. with Taft’s Sara Lopez, followed by Truxton Mile, Bridge, Monroy, Skynnyn Lynnyrd and Foghat. A fireworks show will immediately follow Foghat.

On Sunday, starting at 3p.m., Taft’s own Taylor Owen will kick-off the afternoon concert followed by Truxton Mile, Junior Brown and Taylor Hicks.

Tickets are still available online at www.oilstock.eventbright. com, or the Taft Oildorado Store and Westside Recreation.

Reserved parking is also avalable for $15 for the 3-day event.

Free parking is also available. Tables and VIP Cabanas are also available at the walk-up ticket outlets.

For more informaton, email at info@teamstarstruck.com.

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Downtown Taft Mechants Welcome Taft Oildorado Visitors Daily Specials by Participating Merchants

Friday

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Super Cruise Night Bargains

Saturday 10th Car Show Deals Sunday 11th Password Sale “Secret Sale” Monday 12th Senior Day 15% Off

Tuesday

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Buy One Get One Free

Wednesday

14th

“Shot Gun Sale” Buy 2 Get 1 Free

Thursday

15th

Sweet Night Special - 5PM till Closing

Friday

16th

Super Cruise Night - Side Walk Sale

Saturday

17th

Easy Draw Discounts up to 50% Off

Sunday

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Side Walk Sale Kids Cruise 2pm to 4pm

Sponsored by our Participating Merchants Acme Jewelry Alvarez Gifts and Crafts Personal Style Boutique Labocana Fine Mexican Food Renee’s Boutique Jack’s Flower Shop

Bang’s and Tangles A Hint of Class Bakery Black Gold Brewing Company Eye Kandi Salon Boutique Westside Furniture Fertile Earth Nursery & Garden Center Black Gold Brewing Company

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Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Oildorado Specials!!!

Breakfast Burritos a la cart $6.95 Huevo Rancheros or Huevos con Chorizo with beans and rice $7.95 Lunch Specials $9.95 to $10.95 Dinner Specials $10.95 to $13.95 Enchiladas

Quesadillas

Seafood

Tostadas

Tacos

Soups

Salads

Burritos

Kids Menu!

Open Late for Oildorado!

Monday - Friday 10 am to 11 pm Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 11 pm Full Bar with Draft Beer and Cocktails

621 Center Street, Taft (661) 763-0188

Kids Menu!

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Mexican and Seafood Taqueria Open 7 Days a Week 7 am to Midnight - 7 Days a Week

Oildorado Specials New York Steak $11.95

Breakfast Burritos $5.95 Mondays .99 cent Tacos Tuesdays Chicken Frajitas $7.95 $20 for 20 Tacos Every Day! 330 Kern Street Corner of 4th and Kern Street 745-4898

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Rosemary & Thyme Italian Bistro Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Billy Hillburn, Wally and Max Bingham of Pyramid Oil Company, October 22nd, 1965 World Champion Pullers

Menu

Hours Monday - Saturday 5am - 8pm Sunday Brunch 11am - 2:30pm Closed Monday - Saturday 2pm - 5pm 149 Kern Street, Taft California (661) 763-1740

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BREAKFAST

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5am - 10am

Breakfast Burritos

Made with Potatoes, Eggs & Cheese with a choice of Bacon, Kielbasa, Ham or Sausage

1 Meat - $5 Combo- $6

Homemade Biscuits & Gravy

½ Order $4

Full Order $6

Breakfast Paninis

Smoked Mozzarella $8 Prosciutto on an English Muffin, Italian Dressing, Roma Tomato & Smoked Mozzarella Cheese

Frittata Panini $7

Egg Based Italian dish, similar to an Omlette or Crust less Quiche, set a top of an English Muffin

Italian Panini $7

Rough Neck Special $12

Egg, Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes & Basil Set atop of an English Muffin

½B&G Sandwhich Chips 1 Cookie 20 oz. Soda

LUNCH MENU, LITE LUNCH 10am - 2pm

Rosemary’s Chicken Salad Sandwich

$7

Roasted Chicken Breast, Mayo, Walnuts, Craisins, Red Onion & Spring Greens a top a 4x4 Ciabatta Bread

Egg Salad Sandwich $6

Hard Boiled Eggs, Mayo, Salt & Pepper w/ Spring Greens & Red Onion a top a 4x4 Ciabatta Bread

5am to 10am Monday - Friday

Tuna Salad Sandwich $6

Chunk White Albacore Tuna, Mayo, Salt & Pepper, Spring Greens & Red Onion a top a 4x4 Ciabatta Bread **All Lite Lunch Sandwiches served w/ a side of Cottage Cheese**

LUNCH SANDWICHES

Turkey Swiss & Avocado

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DEATH ON THE GRIDIRON PART IV A JONAS KIRK MYSTERY

BY Dick Snyder Helly led them up to the ball, all the lineman standing. On a count of “shift” one flanker went left but stood two yards behind the line of scrimmage. One back remained behind Helly and two other receivers aligned on the right side of the formation, one on the line of scrimmage, preparing for a “bubble’ screen.

All the standing blockers shifted to the right of center, leaving Tubs Baldwin on the end of the line of scrimmage. A passing formation OR a run to the right? Coach Rock screamed to his defense to gap the offensive lineman and double the outside receivers. Tubs, now an eligible receiver, remained still and uncovered. A five receiver set! Nothing in Rock’s analytics told him that Sips would order a pass on the goal line…nothing.

One second, two seconds, then Tubs shouted, “Hey, ref… there is something wrong with the ball…it’s nearly flat!

Look! Show ‘em Helly!” He handed it back to his QB. The clock started.

“Yep, it is,” Helly shouted, “Show ‘em Tubs…he tossed it back to the center.”

Tubs took the ball, held it high in the air above his head, walked slowly across the line of scrimmage toward the official in the end zone, and in two steps scored the winning touchdown! A ploy! Rock never saw it coming.

The crowd gasped at first, then roared with a sense of pride in Jocko’s cleverness, anointing him once again as coach of the year, reveling in the thrill of making buffoons out of those Stillwater Frogs. Victory! Winning streak intact! Sips Johnson a genius! Extra point through the uprights. Final score: Locusts 31 Frogs 28.

Jocko, whose face reddened perceptively amidst the tension, breathed a huge sigh, drained the last of his water and started across the field to shake hands with his bitter rival, Rock Reinhart, the man whose team he had defeated now for six years in a row. As he walked, fans poured out of the stands, moving as though a wave, flowing over the Locust’s bench, swarming out onto the field to congratulate players now filling the empty spaces between the 40 yard lines, engulfing Sips and Reinhart even as they reached out to shake hands.

I watched from the end zone, happy enough to be far from the confusion and the explosive energy of a victory well earned, close enough to grab a glimpse of Jocko as he reached out to shake Reinhart’s hand and commiserate in those close quartered whispers that coaches offer to one another.

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Liberty Under Fire Obituary Allow Teachers to Protect their Students and Themselves

Glenn Patrick (Papaw) Phipps

By Dr. Harold Pease One of the revelations that surfaced from the Umpqua Community College Massacre, the worst in Oregon history, was that the deranged gunman, (I join others in refusing to name the killer giving him desired publicity) carried enough rounds of ammunition to kill dozens more. What stopped him? He decided to kill himself when confronted with a shootout with police eight minutes into the slaughter. It takes a gun to stop a gun. Why not allow teachers and others with student responsibilities, the right to protect those under their care if they wish to?

Just one gun somewhere near the premise could have been enough, one victim told her father in the hospital. The shooter had eight minutes of unrestrained killing time before police arrived after 911 notification and before he took his life ending the massacre. If but one armed concealed weapons permit holder had been in the classrooms, or close by, he/she could have saved several minutes of indiscriminate slaughter, in this case nine lives and an equal sum of injuries. No it would not have saved 67-year old Assistant Professor Lawrence Levine, as he was the first murdered and had zero warning, but most certainly others.

Glenn Patrick (Papaw) Phipps Glenn Patrick (Papaw) Phipps was born September 15, 1950 in Compton, Ca. Surrounded by his family, he lost his valiant battle with cancer on September 17, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Ruth E. Phipps, his mother in law Carol Regan, sons Chuck and wife Nicole Phipps, and Adam Phipps, daughters Michelle and husband Michael Long, Jolanda and husband Matthew McAfee and Stacy Guzman; grandkids Sarah Muro, Travis Teague, Paige Phipps, Cheyenne McAfee, Kelsea Holder, Austin Phipps , Sydney Long, Zack Long, Randy Teague, Chloe McAfee, Drake Phipps, Ciara Phipps, Mimi Guzman, and Roman Guzman; great granddaughter, Zoey Smith; siblings Lee Phipps, Jaci and husband Chris Salazar, Rebecca Bynacker, Nancy and husband Ed Carr, Jodi Phipps, Dwayne Overby, Sherry Overby, Shane Francis, and Robyn Francis, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Daughtry and Jacquelyn Phipps, and Jerry and Jo Francis.

This is not to suggest that every teacher must participate, only those who wish to. Hundreds of regular permit holding citizens in my county already carry concealed weapons everywhere except in gun free zones (others call “free kill zones”). Such is the same in most counties throughout the nation. Law enforcement normally see permit holders as an asset, the ultimate backup should they need extra help, and also because cops know they can’t be everywhere at the same time, as some Umpqua college students learned the hard way. Why not let them do so on school grounds as well, allowing them to be an asset of protection wherever they are?

They are on the scene, care for their students, are a trusted profession in society, and, most importantly, are themselves threatened. It would cost the college nothing. Chances are every college has several concealed weapons permit holders among its faculty and staff already. Again, why not let those who wish to protect their students do so?

Permit holders are among our finest citizens. Obtaining a concealed weapons permit requires a thorough investigation, a near perfect record from law enforcement, a stated need to carry, and some training. Normally they are older more mature folks and, in the case of teachers, society already trusts their young people to them several hours a day.

They are already on the scene where a policeman could not

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Glenn served in the US Marine Corps and served two tours in Vietnam. Glenn and his family moved to Taft, Ca in 1983 where he worked as a truck driver until his retirement.

Glenn was very active in the Taft community as a baseball and softball coach from 1985 to 1989. Glenn enjoyed fishing, football, baseball, and spending time with his family including friends he considered family.

Celebration of Glenn’s life will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 11:00 am at A Street Park. The family is asking that San Diego Padres attire or green be worn in honor of Glenn.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Glenn’s honor.

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Then, the crowd milled about for another ten seconds, and I lost sight of Sips, and the mob passed on by heading for the end zone to celebrate some more, rocking the goal posts, but leaving them intact. A few moments more, and I noticed a small knot of bodies standing on the 45 yard line looking into the stands as though seeking help. I followed their eyes, then came back to where they stood and this time I noticed Jocko. He lay there…and he wasn’t moving.

Lydia saw my concern, “Go Jonas, I’ll get myself home. See if you can help.”

I moved carefully down the wooden bleachers to the fallen figure whose inert form now attracted growing attention from the fans around him. “He’s not breathing,” I heard one of them say. “He’s just not breathing.”

I slid in amidst them, stripped off Jocko’s jacket, flopped him over to his back and began chest compressions, still nothing. The crowd had morphed into an audience, hoping that Sips would rise again. He did not.

Thirty minutes later, I watched the EMTs haul Jocko away in their ambulance, and I began to mull my mental images of what I had seen in those chaotic moments after the victory. I took my thoughts home and slept in late which is my habit.

I dressed, reviewed my thoughts of last night’s terrible end to a terrific victory…wondering, just wondering…and finally set off for Ole’s Doughnut ‘Ole and a chance to mingle amidst the jangle of voices and thoughts about the game. Crowded as always on a Saturday morning, the smell of coffee mixed nicely with the scent of pancakes and the sweet aroma of sugar mixtures filling the display cases. I plucked down my money, picked up my apple fritter, filled my cup with coffee and sat down over in the corner.

It took a while, but by my second cup of coffee I thought I had an answer. It might not be the answer, but it sat there right in front of me, too big to ignore and too full of promise to down in a single gulp. I called Lieutenant, Chester Devlin, got him on the fourth ring, and asked what he thought about last night.

“Nothing,” he answered, “Waiting for a formal coroner’s report.”

“I am a man of great informality, Devlin, and I clearly understand the perturbations that you must be wrestling with in your effort to compose theory and homogenize it with fact, but I thought I might help you along a bit, what?”

“Blah, blah, blah,” he shouted, “There you go again trying out big words to hide little thoughts. Jocko just plain had a heart attack. No weapons, no observed broken bones or injured limbs. He probably found that last minute of play too exciting even for him, couldn’t contain himself, walked a few yards into the field, met and congratulated Reinhart. ‘Bout that time, he collapsed. Coach Rock said he never saw anything like it. Sips just let his hand go, grabbed his chest, said nothing and slipped to the ground. Pretty damn sad.”

“Sad indeed,” I echoed, “Still, Devlin, I have thoughts…”

He responded a bit more cautiously this time, “What? You really think…come on…this is simple, right?”

I answered as nicely as I could, “I think it’s simple all right, Devlin, simple homicide.”

To be concluded…

Copyright, 2015 by Dick Snyder Released to Taft Independent for one printing on October 9, 2015

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possibly be. What a deterrent to a would-be killer if he knew schools are not so vulnerable.

Gun free zones clearly do not work as most massacres in the United States happen in them.

Anticipating no resistance, rather than deter, they entice killers giving them access to large groups of unprotected, good, and innocent victims—often children. Presently the only hope that a teacher, wishing to protect his/her students has is to hide them—not realistic.

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In my classroom of many years, as in most, there is but one door, which opens outwardly. Everyone inside, including me, has been set up by his own government to be a victim. Turning out the light, if the classroom is not the first visited to do the killing, might trick the gunman to move on to another classroom—but this is unlikely. If this were the first classroom with no warning no one could possibly get to the door in time to lock it.

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For years my only defense was to ask students sitting on the door side of the room, upon hearing gunfire from outside the room, to lineup next to the wall, remove the fire extinguisher from the wall next to a door that opens outwardly, and spray or hit the intruder as he enters.

Those behind him then were to overwhelm the intruder after the distraction, but this is all that we can do and it is not enough. Since my students are young adults this could work with a lot of luck. Again, if we were a killer’s first classroom such is, in fact, a “free kill zone.” Better yet, a teacher or student with a concealed weapons permit, need only pull out a weapon from pocket or purse and fire a couple of rounds at a very surprised—then very dead—potential killer.

Elected officials, please give students and teachers a fighting chance to survive. Teachers have done nothing that should justify disarming us, or fearing us, and thus leaving us with virtually no hope of survival. You may answer, “We can’t just let anyone have a weapon of mass destruction!” You already do!! Anyone, 16 and older, can have access to an automobile, which is decidedly a weapon of mass destruction—even if he might commit crimes with it.

This brings us back to the lessons of Umpqua Community College. In this case the killer did his deed in a location that he probably supposed to be gun free and ceased his rampage of killing only when confronted with another gun. Next time let that person be a teacher or staff member with a concealed weapon, and a vested interest in his and the safety of those around him, whose immediate action would allow so many more students to live.

Dr. Harold Pease is a syndicated columnist and an expert on the United States Constitution.

He has dedicated his career to studying the writings of the Founding Fathers and applying that knowledge to current events. He has taught history and political science from this perspective for over 25 years at Taft College. To read more of his weekly articles, please visit www.

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with a salary range of $9.90-$12.63 per hour in 6 steps. Application and job description may be picked up at the District Office, 820 Sixth Street, and must be returned by Monday, October 5, 2015 by 4:00 p.m. Classified application may also be filled out online at: www.taftcityschools. org

Maricopa High School Boys Basketball Coach needed Prior coaching experience preferred Positions are seasonal approximately November 30, 2015, February 11, 2016 Salary for season $2122.

Those interested, contact the Maricopa Unified District Office to apply or for additional information 769-8231 ext 204 EOE Employer

SERVICES

West Side Recreation and Park District currently has an opening for a part-time position as a Senior Recreation Leader in our bowling alley. Starting pay will be $10.00 - $15.56 per hour D.O.E. Must be 18 or older and possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Customer service experience and basic computer skills preferred. Inventory management a plus.

Must be able to work varying shifts – weekends, nights and holidays. Applications available at the Recreation Center, 500 Cascade Place, Taft. All applicants must complete a District application. Applications close at 5 p.m. Monday, October 19th, 2015.

Fingerprinting required upon offer of employment.

Taft City School District is accepting applications for the position of Cafeteria Servers.

Employment process includes application screening, a written exam, interview, DOJ fingerprint clearance, and physical exam with drug screen.

These part-time, 10-month position, 2 to 2.5 hours per day,

AUTOS FOR SALE 1999 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4. V-8, seats 8/9 people 3rd row.

A/c. $6,500 obo. (661) 586-9444

OPEN HOUSE

Open House. 5 bedroom, 2 ba. 803 Front Street. Taft.

11am to 3pm Saturday, Oct. 10th.

HOMES FOR SALE

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Joyce Properties (661) 769-6469 Preserving for the Future

Rentals Real Estate

(661) 769-6469 1520 sf, $179,900 1019 Buena Vista St, 2/1.75, manufactured home on huge lot, extended living room, enclosed porch, mature trees, $38,800 Pick up a list of all homes For Sale at 322 Kern St or call 661-765-5000

HOMES FOR RENT NIce apartment for rent. 2bd 1 bath.

Central AC\heat.

Carport. $600 month. $600 dep. Ref. req.

Very private, quite.

Fenced yard, fence small kitchen patio.

WD. 407 Lucard #B. Alley entrance. Call Michael (661) 7656550. or text 661-6234296.

House for rent.

503 Harding. 3bd.

1.5 bath. Large fenced back yard.

W\D hook-ups. Nice neighborhood by Parkview School. $800 mo. no smoking. $800 dep. Credit check. 765-6550. or text 661-623-4296.

2 bedroom 1 bath house with yard 1 year lease Rent $700 Deposit $800 328 General Petroleum. Paul joyce Joyce Properties 661-769-6469

West Valley Real Estate www.BuySellManage.com (661) 763-1500 Cal BRE Lic # 01525550 FOR RENT 218 4th St #4 Studio/1 $425 224 B St #A 1/1 $550 224 B St #B 2/1 $575 904 Stanislaus #2 & #3 $600 203 W Ash #D 2/1.5 $600 601 4th St 2/1 $650 315 7th St 1/1 $750 282 Mary St 3/2 $800 417 E St 2/1+Studio $825 302 Calvin 1/1 $850 709 Kern 3/1 $900 410 Buchanan 3/1 $900 409 Tyler 3/1 $950 412 Philippine 4/2 $1,100 127 Lexington 3/1+Pool $1,350 108 Brandon 3/2 $1,500 110 Village Way 4/2 $1,800 212 4th St Laundromat opportunity $500 216 4th St Office space $500 518 Center Retail Shop Space $500 100 South Commercial Property/Yard $750

APART. FOR RENT

NIce clean comfortable apartment for rent. All Americana Real appliances incl. 2bd 1 Estate 322 Kern St. 661-7655000 Lic # 00447658 & 01942324 110 Loma Vista 3/2 with garage, Complete Remodel incl. Roof, A/C & ducting, windows, stucco, all new interior, kitchen & baths w/granite & tile, 1292 sf, $167,900 112 Loma Vista, 3/1 with pool & garage, newer roof, A/C unit 705 Garrett. 4bd Rm. 2 bath. & windows, large Large Family Room, 2 car garage, yard, all new flooring fenced backyard. $199,000. Call throughout! 1085 sf, $149,770 (661) 201-2087.

604 S. 10th St, 3/2 with office & Specializing in Owner Rentals and 2 car garage, Home Maintenance - Call 293-0192 for Quick Service Complete Remodel incl.

Specializing In Cooler Service and Repair! electrical, plumbing, A/C & ducting, windows, stucco, all new interior, kitchen & baths w/ granite & tile,

House for Sale

October 9 - 15, 2015

bath. Central AC\heat.

Carport. $600 month. $600 dep. Ref. req.

Very private, quite.

Fenced yard, fence small kitchen patio.

W\D. 407 Lucard #B Alley entrance. Call Michael (661) 7656550. or text 661-6234296.

Creekside Apartments.

1 BD and 2 BD. Pool, AC & Appl. 661.7657674. 420 Finley Dr. MOVE IN SPECIAL! FIRST MONTH FREE. Based on approved credit. No Application Free. Pet’s OK. 108 Center Street Apartments. 1 bed room 1 bath.starts at $500 per month. Plus Sec. Dep. Call (661) 846-6403 or (661) 765-7678.

ROOM FOR RENT

Ken Shugarts

Air Conditioning & Heating

Plumbing • Septic • Rooter Framing • Electrical • Concrete We Do All Phases of Construction Kitchen and Bathroom Specialists Ken Shugarts (661) 343-0507 30 Plus Years in Construction License No. 927634

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Real Estate Services and Property Management Laura Vega DRE 01942324

322 Kern Street Taft, CA 93268 (661) 765-5000

Yates’ Detailing 600 Center Street Taft, California

(661) 623-0827 (661) 765-1171

All your detailing needs!

Wash, Wax, Shampoo, Buffing and Window Tinting.

Call for Appointment Today!

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

G&S CARPET CO “No Job To Small” Immediate Installation!

Hours: T-F 9-5 Sat. 10-3 Closed Sun./Mon. Eve By Appt.

Carpet Vinyl Hardwood Laminate Ceramic Tile 661-398-3044

7000 District Blvd Bakersfield

Contractor’s Lic. #352844

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Shop Taft Passion For Nails western shop & PET Wash Fish - Reptile - Supplies Tack - Feed - Livestock Supplies Western Clothing - Boots - Work Apparell Pet Grooming Fred and Cheri Shaw 419 Harrison Street, Taft, CA 93268 (661) 765-2987

Geiger Construction & Plumbing Residential • Commercial

Cement & Asphalt Cutting

Lic # B-721903

661-765-4377 Fast • Friendly • Affordable Se Habla Espanol 661-301-4660 24 Hours/ 7 Days a Week

Black Gold Brewing Company An American Craft Brewery in Taft

Pub Burger and French Fries Every Day $7.50 508 Center Street (661) 765-6556

Wildcats Barbershop 203 Harrison Street Taft, CA 93268

Try Our New Pedicure Chairs Men & Seniors &

2 Barbers Faster n-out Kameron Rice Monte Klein

1014 6th Street • Taft In the Save A Lot Shopping Center Monday to Friday

Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 5:00pm Sat. 8:00 am - 3:00pm (661) 763-3160 Senior Discounts

Diabetics Welcome CHECK-IN TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND GET $1 OFF

10am-7pm and Saturday 9am-6pm

(661)745-4913

Personal Style

Salon and Boutique

Extended Hours During Oildorado.

Check-out our Daily Specials.

Armstrong Locksmithing New Local Locksmith Commercial - Residential - Automotive & More Professional Key Duplication & Code Generation

Bring This Ad for a Free House Key

Shop Downtown Taft!

421 & 423 Center (661)763-3527

A Hint of Class Bakery

Fresh Pies Baked Daily Cakes and More Now Serving Frozen Yogurt

(661) 348-7884 LOC. # 6214

Ten Percent Firearms 1277 Kern Street (661)765-6899

420 Center Street 623-1783

BRC Painting

Mobile Sandblasting and Printing Inc.

“Proud to Serve” Industrial - Farming - Trucking - Oil Extending and Restoring The Life of Your Investment

Merced Moreno - Licensed Bonded (661) 345-7350 P.O. Box 755, Buttonwillow, CA 93206

Adam Dayton Lic. No. 983535 (661) 809-3919

Billy Ray Cox

Contractors License 988395 (661) 623-4082 Billyrcox1@hotmail.com 900 E. Ash Street, Taft, CA 93268

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