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October 26 - 1, 2012 • Volume 7 Issue 17

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

Taft Lions, TUHS Haunted Houses Ready for Trick or Treaters

SYNAGRO South Kern Facility Composting for the Environment

Clyde Harris, Plant Manager Lorrie Loder, Product Marketing Director Diana Fjalstad, Office Manager Josh Rogers, Operations Manager Freddy Loria, Operations Shift Leader

Oasis Restaurant and Night Club Halloween Party!

Vic and Swopes Karaoke and Costume Party Don’t Miss The Fun Saturday, October 27th 8 p.m.

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Inside Community Events.........3 News Briefs......................3 Recreation Report..........4 Westside News.................5 Westside News.................6 Westside News.................7 Movie Review...................8 Classified Ads.................10 Shop Taft........................11

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Taft Lions Haunted House - October 27 - 31.

Taft High School Haunted House - October 24 - 27.

Annual Trout Derby - November 17. Registration opening soon.

Taft Sportsman’s Club Pheasant Hunt Nov. 17 and 18 Monday, Dec. 3--Christmas Parade Thursday, Dec. 6--Fort Craft Fair Friday, Dec. 7--Tour of Trees Shopping Night and Cruisin’ Center Again Car Cruise Sat., Dec. 8--Soroptimist Home Tour and Luncheon

November is National Novel Writing Month!

Been thinking about writing a novel? Do you swear you’ll get to it “someday?”

Well, stop thinking and write! All through November writers around the world will take part in National Novel Writing Month, when amateurs and professionals alike try to complete a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Participation is free and open to everyone. There are no judges or entry standards, so seize the opportunity to produce something pressure-free.

Taft College will host a writing session on campus all four Saturdays in November. We’ll meet in Room G9 from 10-4 each day. Bring your laptops or journals, and as many friends as you can find.

For more info visit www.nanowrimo.org or call the TC Library at 661-7637707.

Peace Lutheran Church Hosts Marketplace November 3rd Every year Peace Lutheran Church at 26 Emmons Park across from the library hosts a Marketplace at Peace, and this year the event will be on Saturday, November 3rd, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

If you have something you want to sell—homemade crafts, art work, gently-used clothes, holiday items, home-baked goods, whatever—you are welcome to rent a table for $10. Please call 765-2488 or 765-6248 to reserve your table now. Items will be for sale both in the yard and inside the parish house.

Lunch will be available—hot dogs, chili, and chicken sticks. Coffee and water are free. The bake sale—cookies, cakes and pies—is inside.

Welcome one and all—you never know what you’ll find at the Marketplace. This is a good place to start your Christmas shopping.

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BLM Plans Prescribed Burn in Carrizo Plain National Monument The Bureau of Land Management’s Bakersfield Field Office plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the northern section of the Carrizo Plain National Monument next week.

The 940-acre burn is located near the Goodwin Education Center, off Soda Lake Road. The burn should take one or two days to complete. The BLM’s target burn date is Tuesday, Oct. 30, but the actual date could vary depending on weather and smoke dispersal conditions.

The purpose of the prescribed burn is to remove grasses so that the area can be seeded with native species to aid in restoration. Smoke may be visible in the surrounding area, but should dissipate relatively quickly.

Signs will be posted on either side of the burn on Soda Lake Road to alert visitors to the burn location. Visitors should watch for fire equipment on the roads and be prepared to slow down. There may be short delays on Soda Lake Road, Painted Rock Road or Selby Road during the burn operations.

If you have any questions about the prescribed burn, please contact the BLM fire management staff or Carrizo Plain National Monument Outreach Coordinator John Kelley at (661) 391-6000.

Chamber Trout Fishing Derby Nov. 17th Registration is underway for the Trout Fishing Derby on Saturday, November 17, 2012. This year’s event features $1,000 grand prize for the heaviest trout caught with a chance to win $20,000. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in all age groups. Water at Buena Vista Lake Evans is down giving a better chance to catch some of the trout we will be stocking in the lake!

Only $20 for adults and $10 for kids under 14 Submit your registration today at the Taft Chamber at 400 Kern Street, Taft or Bob’s Bait Bucket, 2131 S. Chester Ave, Bakersfield

Taft Church of God

Revival

419 Polk Street Sunday October 28, 10 and 6pm Monday October 29th, 6 pm.

Tuesday October 30th, 6pm.

Rev. Tim and Kim Chenault 763-1665 Taft Church of God

Maricopa Tea Room Specials Weekly specials for Oct 29th

Monday-Salad Bar T-Lasagna w/salad & garlic bread W-Taco Salad w/ chips & salsa TH-Tea Room Closed F-Fried Shrimp & Calamari w/fries and salad.

Come enjoy!!!

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Harvest Fest

Free Food Games Candy Toys Halloween Night October 31st, 5:30 p.m. - 419 Polk Street No Scary Costumes Please!

Rev. Tim and Kim Chenault 763-1665

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Westside Watcher

Restaurant and Entertainment Guide

Your Guide To The Best Restaurants and Entertainment on the Westside Tumbleweed Café Asian Experience and Steakhouse Asian Food and Pizza

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. Thur. 6 am-8:30 pm Sun. Wed. Fri. & Sat. 6 am - 9 pm 765-6915 200 Kern St. Taft Sagebrush Annie’s Restaurant and Wine Tasting Wine Tasting and Lunch Sat. & Sun. 11:30-5 pm 4211 Highway 33, Ventucopa (661) 766-2319

Lunch and Dinner Tuesday - Friday 11 am - 2 pm 4 pm - 9 pm Saturday 4 pm - 9 pm 215 Center Street, Taft 763- 1815

Black Gold Cafe & Deli Pastas - Sandwiches Espresso - Beer - Wine Craft Beers Open Monday to Friday 6:30am to 8pm Saturday 7:30am to 8pm Sunday 10am to 2pm 508 Center Street 765-6556

514 Center Street • (661)765-7469 LIKE us on Facebook: Fox Theatre Taft TAFTFOX.COM Week of Friday, October 26, 2012 through Thursday, November 01, 2012 Fun Size (PG-13) No Passes Allowed Fri & Sat: (5:00), 6:50, 8:40 Fun Size (PG-13) Sun: (1:20), (3:10), (5:00), 6:50 Fun Size (PG-13) No Passes Allowed Mon - Thu: 7:15 PM Paranormal Activity 4 (R) No Passes Allowed Fri & Sat: (5:15), 7:05, 8:55 Sun: (1:30), (3:25), (5:15), 7:05 Mon - Thu: 7:30 PM Taken 2 (PG-13) Fri & Sat: 6:00, 8:00 Sun: (2:00), (4:00), 6:00 Mon - Thu: 7:00 PM Fox Theatre in Taft will have early matinees on Wednesday, October 31. To celebrate, we are offering a free candy to those in costume at our early shows.

Plan to see one of these movies: 2:15pm - Fun Size, PG-13 2:30pm - Paranormal Activity 4, R 2:30pm - Taken 2, PG-13

A Critical Choice for America In a campaign season marked by new lows in polarizing rhetoric, some of the most divisive has originated from the President and his allies — and has been aimed at successful people in the business sector.

These attacks are not getting us anywhere. They are really just political tricks to distract from the President’s own policy failures.

Consider for instance what the President hasn’t said. He has no solution for the staggering $16 trillion debt the nation carries — a burden his policies increase minute by minute. He won’t explain why the stimulus spending hasn’t produced the jobs recovery he predicted. His party has failed to produce a budget in nearly four years. He has no answer for investors who need fiscal stability before they can put money at risk.

Instead, his Administration has increased regulations on virtually every sector of the economy while the President maligns business achievement in his campaign stump speeches.

American free enterprise is not the problem. Free enterprise is the essence of opportunity. It employs tens of millions, generates tax revenue, and pays healthcare benefits for millions of families.

It is the engine that drives new industries, products, services, and innovation.

So when the President and his aides pit Americans against one another, it is not only misguided, it is irresponsible. Americans deserve solutions, not political ploys.

Fair-minded people can differ on those solutions. But the President seems oblivious to the fact that dynamic, productive job growth comes not from government spending, but from the private sector.

How do we know? Our entire careers have been dedicated to growing businesses and creating jobs. That entrepreneurial spirit is where America’s real strength is found. The solution must come from encouraging individual initiative and rewarding innovation.

It’s about teaching someone to fish, not giving fish away by the billions as this Administration thinks.

Before you vote on Election Day, think carefully about what kind of country we are creating for ourselves and coming generations. Will it be a country that demeans job-creating business owners by saying, “You didn’t build that?”

Or will it be a country that protects free enterprise and allows everyone to pursue their highest aspirations?

Michael Ashner, Winthrop Realty Cliff Asness, AQR Capital Larry Bossidy, Retired Executive Jim & Becky Byrne, Atlantis, FL Russ Carson, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe Lee Cooperman, Omega Advisors, Inc. Stanley Druckenmiller, Duquesne Family Office Steven Einhorn, Omega Advisors, Inc. Gary Erlbaum, Greentree Properties William B. Finneran, Palm Beach, FL Howard Flinker, Flinker & Company E. E. Geduld, Cougar Trading, LLC J. Ira Harris, J. Ira Harris & Associates Roger Hertog, Hertog Foundation Ed Hyman, International Strategy & Investment Jonathan Jacobson, Highfields Capital Management Mel Karmazin, SiriusXM Radio James Kilts, Center View Capital Ken Langone, Invemed Associates, LLC

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Taft College Men’s Soccer Team Ranks First Place in the State

For the second straight week Taft College was pegged as the #1 men’s soccer team in the State and Northern California.

Taft was followed by new SoCal #1 Mt. San Antonio College and NorCal #2 San Francisco City College in the State Poll.

Visit Us Online taftindependent.com Stephen A. Levin, Gold Coast Beverage Distributors, Inc. Stephen Luczo, Seagate Tech Dan W. Lufkin, Private Investor William Mack, AREA Property Partners Morris Mar, Mark Asset Management Roberto Mignone, Bridger Capital Lauree Moffett, Austin, TX Nelson Peltz, Trian Fund Management Joseph Perella, Perella Weinberg Partner Michael Price, MFP Investors Samuel T. Reeves, North Palm Beach, FL John Runnette, Retired Entrepreneur Ricky Sandler, Eminence Capital, LLC Oscar Schafer, O.S.S. Capital Management Herbert Siegel, ALS Capital Michael Steinhardt, Steinhardt Management Co. LLC Thomas Teague, Salem Holding Company Jack Welch, North Palm Beach, FL John Whitehead, Retired Executive A Critical Choice for America PAC is a group of entrepreneurs and business leaders concerned about the future of economic freedom in this country. Our open letter to the public ran in USA Today on October 22, 2012.

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YOUTH BASKETBALL Division 1: Ages 7-9 Division 2: Ages 10-12 Division 3: Ages 13-15 Practices: Weeknights Games: Weeknights or Saturdays (varies by team) Session: December 17, 2012 – March 2, 2013 Place: Aera Gymnasium, Recreation Center Registration deadline: Thursday, December 6 Fee: $50 per person

West Side Recreation Report

by Stephanie House TENNIS CLASSES Who: Ages 9-14 When: Monday and Wednesday, beginning September 5 Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: TUHS Tennis Courts Fee: $30 per month Instructor: Doug Taylor Students will be introduced to the rules and fundamentals of tennis. Classes will include drills, game play and athletic fitness activities. No previous experience or knowledge is needed; all skill levels are welcome. Racquets will be available for use at the first practice; parents can speak with the coach prior to purchasing a racquet. Class enrollment is limited. Classes operate on a monthly basis in September, October, November, February, March and April. New students are welcome as space permits.

BOOK CLUB Who: Ages 18+ When: 2nd Tuesday of the Month Next Meeting: November 13 Duration: October 2012 – May 2013 Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Where: Community Center Fee: $15 per person Our goal is to have 8-16 members in the group. Members will purchase their own books and/or e-books (any format is fine). Books were chosen with the help of the online book club resource LitLovers. Meetings will consist of socializing, snacks and book discussion. Facility use and drinks will be provided. Books will include Gone Girl (Gillian Flynn), Summer Rental (Mary Kay Andrews), The Red House (Mark Haddon), The Postmistress (Sarah Blake), I’d Know You Anywhere (Laura Lippman), The Next Best Thing ( Jennifer Weiner), Fathermucker (Greg Olear) and Night Road (Kristin Hannah). For more information, or to register over the phone, please contact the District Office at 763-4246.

YOGA Who: Ages 14+ Morning Flow Yoga – Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 5:15-5:45 a.m.

Chair/Restorative Yoga – Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Hatha Yoga – Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00-8:45 p.m.

Where: Community Center Assembly Room Fee: $25 per month ** register prior to attending class Instructor: Valerie Taylor, R-HYI This is the perfect class for beginners looking to improve flexibility and enhance general fitness. Class goals are to strengthen muscles and joints, improve circulation and relieve stress through common yoga stretches. Students should bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Class space is limited – registration is REQUIRED prior to attending class.

AEROBIC KICKBOXING Who: Ages 14+ When: Monday, Wednesday & Friday – beginning January 7, 2013 Time: 8:00-9:00 a.m.

Where: Community Center Assembly Room Fee: $25 per month Instructor: Amy Steers This fun fast-paced class will include kicking, punching and the use of hand weights. The objectives are to increase cardiac health, improve muscle tone and learn some self defense. Classes will be held on a monthly basis and new students are welcome as space permits.

ATTLES SCHOOL OF BASKETBALL Who: Ages 10-17 When: Sunday Afternoons Dates: October 21 – January 20 (no classes on November 25 or December 23) Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Where: Aera Gymnasium, Recreation Center Fee: $150 for all 12 classes (paid in advance) or $15 per class (paid day of ) WSRPD is working with the Attles School of Basketball to offer this program with the goal of teaching baseline fundamental skills to kids who are passionate about the game of basketball. This series of classes will help kids build confidence, proficiency and awareness of how to play the game – “the right way.” Areas of skill development will include ball handling, shooting, passing, footwork, low post moves and offensive moves. Register now in the District Office! For more information, give us a call at 763-4246.

INSTRUCTIONAL BASKETBALL Who: Ages 4-6 Practices: 1 day during the week Games: Weeknights or Saturdays (varies by team) Session: January 22 – March 2, 2013 Place: Aera Gymnasium, Recreation Center Registration deadline: Thursday, January 10 Fee: $35 per person TINY TOT BASKETBALL Who: Ages 2-4 When: Thursday Evenings Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Session: January 24 – February 14, 2013 Place: Aera Gymnasium, Recreation Center Registration deadline: Thursday, January 10 Fee: $25 per person 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.

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South Kern Compost Manufacturing Facility Composting for the Environment

By Jane McCabe South Kern Compost Manufacturing Facility, a Synagro company, has been successfully reducing the amount of waste that is filling our landfills while providing farmers with a high quality soil amendment for going on six years. Synagro is approaching two million tons total of biosolids, yard trimmings and agricultural waste received and has produced and successfully marketed in excess of 750,000 tons of AllGro brand composted soil amendment since operations commenced in 2007. AllGro compost is just what crops need to reach their full potential; it provides improved soil structure and water holding capacity over alternative synthetic fertilizers.

As you drive east on E. Gardner Road until it rounds the bend and heads south, then at South Lake, turn left and drive down the road for several miles you will come to Santiago Road. There you turn right and you’re at the South Kern Compost Manufacturing Facility.

You will see trucks making deliveries to the plant or hauling what looks like dark loamy soil in them. Once inside you will see various areas—a building where three kinds of materials—biosolids, green waste (from trees and plants), and carbon (wood chips) being poured into giant mixers to be mixed. This mixture is then conveyed into piles outside that have thermometers stuck into the tops that reach deep into the piles. The mixture then sets from 14 up to 22 days, where it “cooks” and the heat rises to temperatures greater than 131˚, because of a natural reaction taking place, decomposition.

The final composted soil amendment, AllGro Compost by Synagro, is manufactured in accordance with both US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CalRecycle) regulations. When compost is subjected to the temperatures prescribed by the EPA, pathogens will not survive. Synagro provides regular documentation of the pathogen-killing conditions and rigorous testing of the final compost product for pathogens by a certified analytical laboratory to further protect the health and safety of consumers of agricultural products.

The South Kern SYNAGRO Team: Clyde Harris, (Left to right) Plant Manager, Lorrie Loder, Product Marketing Director, Diana Fjalstad, Office Manager, Josh Rogers, Operations Manager, Freddy Loria, Operations Shift Leader.

October 26 - 1, 2012 ing to preserve the environment by this method of recycling. The employees at the plant helped craft their Environmental Management System statement: “South Kern Compost Manufacturing Facility strives to balance the needs of people and the planet by recycling biosolids into valuable compost products. (Las Facilidades Manufactureras De South Kern Compost se estuerzan por balancear las necesidades de la gente y del planeta a travez del recyclage de bio solidos al cenvertirlos en valiosos productos de estiercol (compost).”)

They are pleased that Synagro voluntarily complies with the National Biosolids Partnership’s Environmental Management System (EMS) to ensure operational consistency and for going above and beyond regulatory compliance. “This process will assist the team with increased productivity, cost reduction, and effective management. We welcome input from the public. We are pleased to help the City of Taft recycle its wastewater solids (biosolids) and greenwaste to it keep it out of landfills.”

The Kern County plant employs 25 people and has a product marketing department. It was built in 2006 and commenced operations in January 2007, almost six years ago. Synagro is the largest biosolids recycling company in the United States with operations in 36 states, including compost facilities in Arizona and Merced, California.

The facility’s community outreach includes helping with the landscaping at the Fort and the Community Garden and funding the Taft College STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Program.

Now here’s a Company we can really be proud to have in our community. You can learn more about the South Kern Compost Manufacturing Facility by visiting www.synagro.com.

The compost process is entirely natural—no extraneous or synthetic chemicals are added. The reaction is the same as in the biodegradable waste products from your kitchen that you save and deposit into a compost heap. As it sits, if you stir it occasionally, you see heat rising and the Synagro facility includes specialized equipment that not only enhances the natural process, but it also controls odors and emissions as shown in routine testing required by the facility’s SJVAPCD air permit.

The material is then sifted or screened, and the finer materials are loaded into truck beds ready for transport to customers in the Central Valley farming community to be used as a soil amendment in orchards or in landscape gardening. The mixture is rich in nutrients that aid the growing process, particularly nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous.

The alternative to composting biosolids and greenwaste is loading up landfills with waste materials to sit for eternity. The beauty of this process is that nothing is wasted; everything is recycled—now how green is that?

Clyde Harris, plant manager, is excited about the Company and what his team is do-

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Westside News & Business Briefs

Indie Movie, Then Again, Filmed Taft Lions Club Haunted House in Taft Saturday October 27-31

TUHS Haunted House Opens October 24th at IOOF Hall

By Jane McCabe Most Taft residents are unaware that last year Taft was the location of a full-length movie called Then Again, co-written, directed and produced by a young Indian filmmaker by the name of Ayan Pratap.

Ayan Pratap, now 26 years old, was born in a small town in northwest India, went to school In Illinois, earned a BA in business administration, and then in 2010 he moved to Burbank to embark on a career as a moviemaker. Then Again is his first film.

Once they had developed the script, he and his cowriter Jim Suthers scouted nine small towns before selecting Taft as the location for their film. They were intrigued by all the empty buildings they found here.

The film, says Ayan, is about discovering your life’s passion and following your dreams. Its heroine is a young woman, Alex Carlson (played by Aleece Jones,) who lives with her father and works as a waitress at Jo’s Restaurant (many of the films scenes were shot at Jo’s.) She’s an artist but doesn’t know what to do. All the people in her life think she should be content with her life in Taft but she isn’t satisfied. When Chuck Crowley, a world-famous photographer (played by Christopher Ivins) whose mother lives in Taft, comes to town he encourages Alex to say no to her current life, to find what her passion is, and to begin a new life for herself…

The movie revolves around a mural of a woman in a yoga position painted on the wall of an empty building in Taft. It was left unfinished because the artist, Suzanne Engel, died before she finished it. When asked where this mural can be found, Ayan admits that it was computer generated for this film. Alex thinks she may be the reincarnation of Suzanne and she decides to finish the mural…

Besides Jo’s Restaurant, the film makes use of a number of locations in Taft —201 Supply Row (the building on which this mural has been projected), the houses of Mable Mitchell and Elizabeth Yingst, and Center Street.

A back hoe was borrowed from Randy’s Trucking for the demolition scene.

It took Mr. Pratap’s crew 13 weeks to make the film.

While they were filming, they stayed in Maricopa.

Unfortunately, we Taft residents will have to wait until December or January before we can see the movie as it’s been entered in the 2012 Sundance competition for independent films where it will be judged and given its world premiere. After that, it can be released and will be shown here at the Fox Theater.

The Taft Lions Club will sponsor a Halloween Haunted House from Saturday, October 27th till Wednesday, October 31st at the Taft Lions Club building located at the corner of 2nd and Main Streets. According to Larry Robison, President of

the Taft Lions Club, the haunted house will be open from Oct. 27th to Oct. 31st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every night. Cost is $5 per person.

Used to be Paul’s BMX

“We can keep our Teens off the streets!”

New School Hours Mon. & Tues.

9am - 2pm Closed Wednesday Thur. & Fri. 9am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 2pm Closed Every 2nd Sat. of the Month

T-Shirts .25 cents Pants .50 cents

God Bless!

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Taft Union High School will sponsor a Halloween Haunted House at the Center Street IOOF Hall starting Wednesday, October 24th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The IOOF is located at 504 Center Street. The haunted house will be open October 24th, Thursday October 25th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday October 26th from 7 p.m. to midnight, and Saturday, October 27th from 7 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $5 per person.

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Scary Crew: Members of two local Lions Clubs spent nearly two weeks putting together their Taft Haunted House at the corner of 2nd and Main Streets in Taft. The Taft Lions Club with the help of the Midway Sunset Lions Club put the 16 room haunted house together after a four year hiatus of club sponosored haunted houses. Seen here are Larry Robinson and Floyd Adams of the Taft Lions Club, and Tim Crabb and Paul Martin of the Taft Midway Sunset Lions.

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Liberty Under Fire

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Obituaries

Democracies Breed and Feed Special Interest Groups

By Dr. Harold Pease Viewing past presidential elections, and the one we are now in, it becomes very obvious to me that the winner will be the one who gathers the most special interest groups by promising them favors in return for their vote, often from the public treasury.

Today there are between 9 and 15 thousand lobbyists working on Capitol Hill seeking ever-larger portions of the tax pie for their faction. Purchased politicians can’t say no. When they can’t actually meet all the promises they have made, they simply raise the debt ceiling which signals the Federal Reserve to print more paper money, a process sometimes called quantitative easing. Hence we have passed to our children a debt in excess of 16 trillion dollars.

The Founding Fathers were quite familiar with the need to control special interest groups, then referred to as factions, as absolutely critical to liberty. Democratic governments in both Athens and Rome had bred and fed factions thus, “bread and circuses” was the cry of their factions before their loss of liberty.

James Madison, Father of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, defined a faction, in The Federalist Papers No. 51, as “a number of citizens, whether amounting to a majority or minority of the whole, who are united and activated by some common impulse of passion, or of interest, adverse to the rights of other citizens, or to the permanent and aggregate interests of the community.” He saw the source of factions as being “the various and unequal distribution of property. Those who hold, and those who are without property, have ever formed distinct interests in society. Those who are creditors, and those who are debtors, fall under a like discrimination.”

Tension over income distribution will always exist because we do not share the same talents or work ethic. The problem with democracy, he continued, is that “there is nothing to check the inducements to sacrifice the weaker party, or the obnoxious individual. Hence, it is, that such democracies have ever been spectacles of turbulence and contention; have ever been found incompatible with personal security, or the rights of property; and have in general been as short in their lives, as they have been violent in their deaths.” Free men are not equal and equal men are not free.

George Washington warned that factions “put in the place of the delegated will of the nation the will of party, often a small but artful and enterprising minority of the community” (Congressional Record, Feb. 19, 1973, S2653). He admitted that they “may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely, in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men, will be enabled to subvert the power of the people, and to usurp for themselves the reins of government; destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.”

Unions come to mind. Factions are focused only upon themselves and demand an ever larger share of the public pie until there is no pie. Look at Greece.

Madison knew that factions could not exist in non-free states, they could simply be outlawed, but in free states only a republic could control them. The Constitution was specifically designed to do just that by offering them no incentive to assemble on the federal level. Congress was given but four powers: to tax, to pay the debts, and to provide for the general welfare and common defense. Clauses 2-9 of Section 8, Article 1 defined what general welfare is and 10-17 what common defense is. No money was set aside for, or provided to, any special interest. The power distributed benefited all equally and at the same time. The federal role was as referee only. Our Constitution does not redistribute wealth; it leaves the individual to do that by his work ethic. It remains the fairest way. The Founders, who were all veterans, even resisted the temptation to carve out special privileges for themselves. With no money to divide, the vultures had no reason to assemble.

DENNY Eleanor Nichols Denny passed away in her home in Taft, CA on Sept 20, 2012 at the age of 91. She was born Sept 1, 1921 in Sumter, SC to Jim and Slova Nichols. She lived and worked in Columbia, SC until retirement, at which time she moved to Aztec, NM. She loved her friends at the Aztec Library, and the nine years she volunteered there brought her much joy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Denny; and two of her sisters, Mary Baker and Marguerite Goon.

She is survived by her daughter Jackie (Gene) Maxwell of Taft, CA; her sisters Lula Sheridan of Columbia, SC and Gloria Kerr of Durham, NC; and her brothers Nick Nichols of Sumter, SC and George (MaryAnne) Nichols of Greenwood, SC. Also missing her are her grandsons Michael Hendricks of Aztec, NM and Stephan Maxwell of Taft, CA; her granddaughter Nura Maxwell Chacon of Grants, NM; her “adopted” granddaughter, Melissa McFarland; great grandchildren Xavier Chavez (CA), Monica Hendricks (LA), Michael Hendricks (Farmington), Cooper and Bailey Maxwell (CA), and Brandyn McFarland (CA); two greatgreat grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

After moving to Taft in 2009 Eleanor enjoyed riding to the beach; but she especially looked forward to watching her grandson and great grandchildren play soccer every Saturday. Whether she was called Mother, Dutch, Dutchie, Mudder, or Mumsie she is greatly loved and missed. Arrangements were made with Westside Memorial in Taft.

Unfortunately, the resistance to use the public treasury to further special interests did not last. A transcontinental railroad was desirable in the late 1860’s and the country was willing to look the other way, ignoring the Constitution, when two railroads, the Union and the Central Pacific, were given the privileged contracts. The completed track laid in 1869 wet the lips of other railroad building companies who thought that they should get monies from the public treasury as well. The government, invaded by “me too” applicants financed three additional transcontinental railroads by the early 1890’s.

Benjamin Harrison decided to promise veterans monies from the treasury in his election against Grover Cleveland, who honorably refused to do so. Harrison’s win opened Pandora’s box. Now that some were getting access to the treasury, other groups and causes felt that they should as well. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson opened it even wider allowing anyone with a cause to get taxpayer monies. Armies of special interest groups now assemble on the Capital to feed off the public trough. Gone is the view that the federal government can only do and finance the listed items in Article I. Factions will inevitably destroy our republic unless we return to the list. It will not be easy. We are addicted to debt, having everything right now, and passing it along to our children. Still, the foundation is there. Every remodel is first ugly and dirty before it shines, but getting back to where government cannot show favoritism to any group, interest, or faction is critical or this patient is terminal. The Founders had to start from the beginning to control factions, we already have machinery in place to do so but lack statesmen who will use it. It is time to find those statesmen.

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October 26 - 1, 2012 NICHALOS JAMES TAYLOR A memorial service will be held in Westside Believers Fellowship on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. for Maricopa resident, Nichalos James Taylor, 25. Pastor Ron Griffith will officiate. Mr. Taylor was born in Bakersfield on May 28, 1987 and passed away on October 19, 2012 as a result of an auto accident.

He had lived his life here in Kern County. He had been employed as an oilfield construction worker and had worked for Joe Burke Construction, Jerry Melton and KSI He loved the time spent with his children and the rest of his family. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing and watching movies. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Larry West and Bill and Gerry Taylor and his uncle, David Taylor. He is survived by his fiance, Michelle Mackey; his children, Tessa Taylor, Jeremy Robey, Kaydance Robey and Hailey Robey; his father, James Taylor, Sr.; his mother, Donnell Taylor-Shears; his grandmother, Barbara West; his brothers, James Taylor, Jr., Christopher Taylor and Stephen Shears; his sister, Chloie Weaver; his uncles, Billy Taylor, Tom Culhane and Michael Culhane; his aunts, Sue Huckins, Kathie Bethel and her husband, Wayne, Sheila Gordon and her husband, Edwin and Joann Taylor and his numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday, October 26, 2012 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. at the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home. To convey condolences or sign an online registry, please visit www.EricksonAndbrown.com In lieu of flowers, it has been suggested that donations may be sent to Chevron Valley Credit Union for an account that has been established for Mr. Taylor’s children.

JOHN CHARLES SCOTT October 18, 1950 – October 19, 2012 John was born in Taft, California to Marion “Joe” Scott and Alma MacKinzie Scott. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister , Ninalee Wade. John graduated from Taft Union High School in 1969 and proudly served his country with the United States Army from 1969 to 1971. He spent his career working in the Westside oilfields for various oilfield contractors. John was very patriotic, extremely opinionated and definitely one-of-akind. He loved backpacking, taking pictures, making butterscotch pies for friends and family and was an avid history buff. He will be dearly missed. John is survived by his brother, Jack Scott of Alturas; nieces and nephews, Scott and Renae Wade of Bakersfield, Jolene and Jon Selby of Helena, Montana, Stacey Wade of Bakersfield, Holly and Darrell Melton of Taft and Bryon Scott of Sparks, Nevada; and many great-nieces, nephews and cousins.

John is also survived by his close friends, Danny Baker, Tim and Lisa Hill and Jack and Pat Reedy. Here’s to John and the High Sierra! The arrangements are under the direction of the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home. To convey online condolences please visit www.EricksonAndBrown.com.

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Pastor Cindy Brettschneider Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 AM Adult Bible Study and Sunday School 11 AM Adult Bible Study Monday 6:00 PM Wednesday Night Service 6:00 PM Praise Team meets on Thursday at 6:00 PM

St. Mary’s Church 110 E Woodrow Street • Taft 661 765-4292 Mass Schedule Tuesday-Friday 8:00 A.M. Sunday 8:30A.M. English 11:00A.M. Spanish

Gateway Temple

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Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 Sunday Evening Worship 5:00 Monday Evening Mens Prayer 7:00 Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 For a ride: Call Dorine Horn 427-9722 Pastors Charle (Tommy) and Mary A. McWhorter

New Hope Temple “Connecting Lives” 308 Harrison Street 765-4572 Sunday Morning Worship Service 10 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship Service 6 p.m Bible Classes All Ages Wednesday 7 p.m.

631 North Street Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

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NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Services 10am 1000 6th St. Weekly Classes Mon - Thurs Please call 765-7472 for info For a ride to church call 765-7472 before 9am on Sunday

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Trinity Southern Baptist Church 400 Finley Drive We invite you to join us each week as we worship

Sunday Bible Study 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 6:00 pm

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Peace Lutheran Church- LCMS

Sunday Oct 7, 2012 BBQ Chicken, Rice, and Bean Lunch we will be serving 9:30am to 2pm $10.00 per plate we will have to-go boxes.

Taft- A caring community under Christ We welcome you to worship with us at peace lutheran church, 26 Emmons Park Drive (across from the College). Worship service begins at 10:00 a.m.

Communion will be offered 1st and 3rd Sundays

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407 E. Street Lot’s of stuff, clothes, good cond., oants. Sat. 7am4pm Big Yard Sale. 415 Olive St. Electronic, Clothes, Jewelry. Sat. and Sun. 7am - 2 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Free Ice Packs. Taft Veterinary Hospital. 627 Harrision St. 661 7631581.

New AA meeting just started in Taft at the Chevron Valley Credit Union Community Room. 7:30 am every Saturday morning. We read a topic from As Bill Sees It. 9-19.

Grief Support Group, offered as a community service by Optimal Hospice Care. Meetings held Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. At Chevron Valley Credit Union, Community Room, 1092 W. Kern St., Taft. Enter by outside entrance – Albertson’s Shopping Center. Free and open to the public. Info call 716-4000.

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1994 4x4 Toyota Pickup w/Mickey Thompson wheels. Very nice. $4,000 obo. 661 204-8307.

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ATTENTION

Valley Acres, Dustin Acres and Surrounding Area Residents Kern County is Proposing Mandatory Trash Collection That Could Require You To Pay Up To $811.68 Per Year!!!

If You Don’t Pay The Annual Bill, A Lien Will Be Placed On Your Property!

You Can Protest This Fee and Stop The Mandatory Fee Collection

By Protesting this New Tax on Property Owners!

If You Don’t Act, Collection will begin on July 1, 2013.

Make Your Objection Heard.

There Will Be A Public Hearing On Tuesday, October 30th.

Please attend the Meeting and Say You Oppose the Mandatory Universal Collection.

Please cut out this form and mail to: Kern County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 1115 Truxton Avenue 5th Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 This form must be received by the Clerk of the Board by October 29th.

We The Undersigned Oppose:

1). Mandatory Universal Collection Expansion and 2). County Collection of fees on Annual Property Tax Assesments

Name of Signer

Address or Assessor Parcel No.

Date

Sign___________ Print___________

__________________ ___________

Sign___________ Print___________

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This form must be completed by property owners

You may also deliver this completed form before the meeting begins at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30th.

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