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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”

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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 Opinion and Feature....11 Shop Taft........................12

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My dog got out of my yard on Woodlawn Ave. on Monday 11-26-12 and she is listed in your paper under Lost Dog by the name of Rexxi. I was told that a medium sized dog was hit on Taft Highway coming from Maricopa to Taft, when you first come over the hill into Taft by the Welcome sign.

Someone thought it may have been her, because it was black and white, but some nice person removed the dog on Wednesday the 28th before I could see if it was her. Then that same night someone called and said they had seen her after the other dog had gotten killed, plus Rexxi is black, white and gray with a touch of tan. We just don’t know what to think and we miss her so much. Could you please ask your readers if anyone knows about the little dog hit on the highway?

We hope it was not her, but we need to know. Please help us find Rexxi.

Vicki Jacobs Taft Editor: Vicki, we hope someone will help you find your Rexxi!

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TUHS Christmas Concert Tuesday, December 11th

The Taft Union High School concert band and jazz band will perform a Christmas concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday<Dec. 11> in the high school auditorium.

The concert band will perform an “African Bell Carol” (a drummer’s take of “Carol of the Bells”), “All Is Calm” (an arrangement of “Silent Night”) and “Sleigh Ride,” an American classic by Leroy Anderson.

Then the jazz band will play: “Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer” featuring trumpet soloist Ashley Ramos; “Jingle Bell Boogie” featuring soloist Ben Pitts on tenor sax; and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” featuring Macy Bratcher on bass guitar, Zack Fearon on piano and Isaiah Sharp on alto sax.

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December 7 - 13, 2012 Congratulations Glen and Peggy Davis of Pismo Beach

From the Former Mayor....

Hi Everyone, After every two-year election cycle, the City Council meets the first week in December, after the election results have been certified by the County Recorder’s office. The Council then goes through a reorganization of the Council, meaning we appoint a Mayor and a Mayor Pro Tem. Your new Mayor for at least the next two years will be former Mayor Paul Linder and your new Mayor Pro Tem will be Orchel Krier.

Orchel was elected in his own right, after being appointed two years ago upon the resignation of Craig Noble. Congratulations also goes to Councilman Dave Noerr for his re-election to the Council for his third term.

If you look closely at the council make up, you have quite a bit of experience going for the City. Ron Waldrop was a former Councilman and Mayor, coming back after a hiatus and was re-elected two years ago. Dave was Mayor during our fabulous Oildorado Celebration and yours truly has been on the Council for the past twelve years. Orchel has learned a great deal in the past two years and is very much up to speed on the inner workings of the City. He is doing a great job by attending all the meetings he can although he is very involved in his many business ventures. He is a great City representative by being out in the community attending all the events that he can, while also holding down the post of President of the Rotary Club of Taft.

Mayor Linder recently retired from his job as Head of Transportation, that he daily commuted to, at the Superintendent of Schools transportation facility on Union Ave in Bakersfield. Most of you remember him as head of Facilities and Maintenance at Taft Union High School. Paul has brought a wealth of knowledge, experience, and especially patience to his 12 years on the council. Unfortunately, his last round of being Mayor wasn’t much fun as the City was going through some very trying times. Most of that is behind us now, but we are facing some bleak news regarding our budget for the rest of this year and next fiscal year.

We look forward to Paul’s leadership as he helps guide us through these troubling times. The good part for him being Mayor is that we have the Family Dollar store rising up, a new Starbucks, Dollar General is still on track for 10th and Supply Row, and we are hearing good news about the motel planned for 6th and Main Street. Hopefully, we can get through with all the requirements for our Hillard Street housing project and finally get some new housing going for Taft. We are on track, stay positive as we move forward.

I really enjoyed my time as Mayor. Seems that a lot of folks got a kick out of it too. It was fun being introduced to different people as the Mayor of Taft. I didn’t realize what a big deal that is for certain people; that they got to meet the Mayor or talk to the Mayor. It is very humbling. I always tried to take being Mayor very seriously and I’ll let you be the judge on how I did. I tried to attend to as many events as I could, tried to put on a good face as your representative of Taft, and tried to be always positive whenever I could to promote Taft.

When you are Mayor, in a way, you are also representing the whole Westside of Kern County. Many of the issues we face are the same as for the three areas attached to Taft. We try to be a major unifying voice when we are dealing with the Feds, State, or County government

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Congratulations to Glen and Peggy Davis of Pismo Beach, California, who are celebrating their 69th wedding anniversary on December 11, 2012. Glen served in World War II as B-26 pilot completing 48 missions. In 1980, Glen and Peggy retired from the oilfields in Taft and moved to Pismo Beach where they have enjoyed many trips in their motor touring the United States.

Congratulations from your loving family, Carole Voliva, Leroy Millican, Mike and Tracy Chitwood, Chandra Chitwood, Chris Minks, Zack Chitwood, Chuck, Connie, Courtney, Chelsey and Chuckie Voliva. officials. Also, we work with our local special districts and school district officials to make sure that we are on the same page when we are moving projects, ideas, and concerns thought the various processes we must go through. I’m not trying to pat myself or any of the Council members on the back, but there is much that we have to know and make decisions on every week.

Those decisions will affect your lives and that is a heavy burden.

Gratefully you have noticed that the rancor that we once had on the Council has gone away, albeit it doesn’t make the front page like it use to. Still we are all our own men and we have made a pact, publicly, that we conduct ourselves as professionals, even when we disagree. We think that you may find it a little more boring but we need to get the peoples work done. Thanks for letting me be your Mayor, it is a very short list of people who can claim that honor and I am proud to done have my part and represented my family’s name for the City of Taft I want to thank Bill LeBarron for being our City Treasurer for the past 8 yrs. He did a yeoman’s job to help protect and make secure your city tax dollars. We welcome on board Ben Magnum, the owner of Ben’s Books on Center Street as your new City Treasurer. Ben ran on the promise that he would look after our City finances and we’ll hold him to his word. City Clerk, Louise Hudgins, was re-elected to another term as she brings extreme professionalism to her office and keeps us all on our toes to make sure all our documents are properly processed.

I kinda wanted to go on a rant over this past national and state election, but we’ll see how it all plays out; who promised what, to whom, and at what cost. I’ve said it before, it all comes down to dollars in and dollars out.

The City of Taft can’t print money so we have to live within our means and that is what we intend to do. Please say a prayer for City employee Mark Golleher, who was seriously injured last week, not life threatening, but a nice gesture would be to donate blood in his name. I hope this finds you and yours in a state of joy, peace, and good health this Christmas Season.

See you around Town,

Randy Miller, Former Mayor of Taft

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LETTERS TO SANTA Children ages 8 and younger can write letters to Santa Claus in care of his helpers at the Recreation District.

We will make sure that he gets your letters and writes back. Please write to Santa between November 15 and December 14. (Groups and schools – please be sure that Santa gets your letters no later than December 4.) Don’t forget to include your address! Send letters to: Santa Claus c/o WSRPD P.O. Box 1406 Taft, CA 93268 LITTLE ELF’S BAKERY Wednesday, December 12 3:00-4:15 p.m.

Community Center Assembly Room, 500 Cascade Place, Taft Ages 4+ $3 per person In this cookie workshop, we will make jumbo sugar cookies and then decorate them. While the cookies are baking, we will watch holiday cartoons and drink hot chocolate. Little elves will need to bring along an older helper.

KIDS NIGHT OUT Friday, December 21 6:00-9:30 p.m.

Community Center Auditorium, 500 Cascade Place, Taft Grades K-6 $10 per person ** pre-registration required by December 19 Join us for a fun evening of games, movies, crafts, pizza, snacks and more! The more the merrier, so be sure to sign-up with a friend. This is a chance for parents to get some time to themselves during the busy holiday season. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by Wednesday, December 19.

JR. HIGH “GOODBYE TO 2012” DANCE Friday, December 28 7:30-10:00 p.m.

Community Center Auditorium, 500 Cascade Place, Taft Grades 6-8 $5 per person All 6th-8th graders are invited to bring their friends to another fun Jr. High Dance. Music and lights will be provided by DJ Brandon & Amazing Sound. Dress is casual. Drinks will be sold.

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.

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

Pilates – Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

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 Pay one low monthly fee and have access to all three classes! Students should bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Class space is limited – registration is REQUIRED prior to attending class.

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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ATTLES ALL-STARS BASKETBALL TRY-OUTS Who: Men, ages 16+ Try-Outs: Saturday, December 9 Check-In: 6:00 p.m.

Try-Outs Begin: 6:30 p.m.

Place: Recreation Center, Aera Gymnasium Fee: $5 per person (if you do not make the team, you will be given a voucher for a FREE admission to the game) All-Star Game: Saturday, December 29 Try-out to play in a competetive basketball game! West Side Recreation & Park District is looking for experienced basketball players to play in the inaugural Attles All-Stars game to be played on December 29. **Attles All-Stars is a team comprised of former Division 1, 2 and 3 college players who are still actively involved in basketball by playing, coaching or teaching.

NIGHT BINGO Friday, December 14 5:45 p.m. – Doors Open 6:30 p.m. – Games Begin Community Center Auditorium, 500 Cascade Place, Taft Ages 18 and older *Minimum $5 buy-in is required Join us for Bingo! We will have monthly specials and complimentary coffee and bottled water. Bring your own snacks along!

FRIENDS OF TAFT HOCKEY NIGHT Bakersfield Condors vs. Idaho Steelheads Friday, December 14 Puck Drops at 7:00 p.m.

Rabobank Arena, Bakerersfield Terrace (upper) Level: $10 each Executive (lower) Level: $15 each Tickets are available in the District Office, 500 Cascade Place in Taft or at the Taft District Chamber of Commerce. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the District’s STOP Scholarship Program.

SECRET SANTA NO-TAP BOWLING TOURNAMENT Who: Ages 16+ When: Saturday, December 15 Check-in: 5:30 p.m.

Starts: 6:00 p.m.

Place: West Side Lanes, Recreation Center Format: 4 games (keep the best 3 scores), max score 300, no handicap Prizes: Paying out top 10% Registration deadline: Thursday, December 13 Fee: $20 per bowler, plus one unwrapped toy – toys will be donated to Alpha House WEST SIDE LANES BOWLING SPECIAL EVENTS GLOW BOWL – Saturday, December 8 FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL – Friday, December 21 RAINBOW BOWLING – Saturday, December 29 9 PIN NO TAP DAY – Wednesday, December 26 THROWBACK THURSDAY – Thursday, December 27 FOLLOW FRIDAY – Friday, December 28 More info: www.wsrpd.com, Twitter, Facebook or call us at 765-6677 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

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! BINGO Thursday Afternoons Games start at 1:30 p.m.

Community Center Assembly Room Ages 21 and older Buy-in varies, $10-15 average Cash pots! Pull-tabs also sold.

EAGLE MTN. BUS TRIP Monday, January 7, 2013 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Bus leaves from Community Center Ages 21 and older $3 per person Call 763-4246 to reserve a spot on the bus!

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Westside News & Business Briefs

New Council Sworn-in, New Mayor Selected, 10 Vacant Jobs Eliminated as Cost Saving Measure

By Kent Miller Taft has a new mayor, mayor pro-tem and treasurer. The city also has 10 less positions after Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

Paul Linder, a councilmember for 10 years and former mayor, was unanimously elected by the council to a two-year term as Taft mayor.

And Orchel Krier, who was appointed to fill out the last two years of Craig Noble’s term as councilmember and was elected to Retiring Taft Treasurer Bill Lebarron is a four-year term of his own presented with a resolution honoring his in November, was elected service to the city by Mayor Miller and Councilman Waldrop. mayor pro-tem, also by a unanimous 5-to-0 vote.

Krier; Councilmember Dave Noerr, who was elected to his third four-year term in the November election; and City Clerk Louise Hudgens, who was reelected to a four-year term, were administered oaths of office.

Ben Mangum, who defeated incumbent Bill LeBarron in the general election, was sworn in for a four-year term as city treasurer.

Positions eliminated As part of cost-savings measures, the council voted to eliminate 10 positions that became vacant through attrition and have remained unfilled.

Three of the positions had no budgeted cost for the 2012-13 fiscal year but the other seven were budgeted for salaries that totaled about $470,000. Position benefits such as health insurance would have substantially increase the budget impact.

The reduction leaves the city with 62 regular and four tempo-

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rary positions, said Lonn Boyer, director of Human Resources.

The 62 positions are: six in administration, five in the Finance Department, three in the Planning Department, 29 with the Police Department, and 19 with the Public Works Department.

Recognition The council presented certificates of recognition for jobs well-done to four people: * Outgoing treasurer LeBarron, who had served for eight years; * City employee Janice Strong, who is retiring after 32 years Taft Police Officers Association spokesperson Adrienne Villarreal with the city; * Fourth District Supervisor Ray speaks out against potential police Watson, who is retiring after 10 officer layoffs. years on the Kern County Board of Supervisors.

CCF marketing With Los Angeles County supervisors at least two months away from possibly voting on a contract to house Los Angeles Sheriff ’s Department poisoners at the vacant Taft Community Correctional Facility, the council voted to spend about $1,000 for materials to market the CCF to all 58 counties in California and counties in Arizona and Nevada.

Los Angeles County supervisors have repeatedly removed approval of the contract with Taft from their agenda, which continues to have a major negative impact on the city’s budget.

Enfinity contract At the urging of Krier, the council voted to have City Attorney David Prentice review the city’s contract with Enfinity solar energy company.

Krier expressed his displeasure with the length of time it is taking Enfinity to finishing installation for all of the planned solar positions in the city.

Prentice will examine the contract, determine if there has been any energy-savings and/or income produced for the city yet, make any possible recommendations for changes, and Taft’s new city treasurer Ben Mangum is sworn into report back to office by City Clerk Louise Hudgens. the council.

Taft Union High School senior Viviana Camacho sang alto in the women’s choir of the Central California honor choir Nov. 15-17 in Stockton and is awaiting news about whether she qualified to advance to the state honor choir.

When she found out she had qualified for the regional honor choir, “I had to sit down. I was crying when I told my mom because I was so excited.”

Five Taft students auditioned for the regional state honor choir and she was the only one who made it. She had to learn an Italphoto by Jim Carnal ian aria, sight-sing, display her vocal range, and pass a listening test in order to qualify for the prestigious event, explained choir director Amanda Locke. After two days of rehearsal, the 200-member women’s choir and the even-larger mixed choir performed a public concert on the third day in Stockton.

“It was a great experience. (Including rehearsals) we sang for 20 hours. I learned how to open my vocal tone and how to stretch my breath. It was the first time I was out of town on my own. I got to know Mrs. Locke better. I made a bunch of new friends.”

Viviana has been winning singing competitions since she was a tween and sings with what some have described an “old soul” befitting her love of old country and Hispanic songs.

When she was 11 or 12, Viviana won a signing competition at La Movida nightclub in Bakersfield. She ended up getting paid $40 a night to sing a few songs on weekends for almost a year.

Then Buck Owens discovered her, she said. “He sent me to learn to play guitar.” But before that opportunity advanced very far, “Buck Owens passed away (in 2006).”

Her next break came when an Avon saleslady listened to her sing, at her aunt’s prodding. “I made her cry and she told me, ‘You have an old soul.’

“I like music that means something. I love Patsy Cline and old country music and really old Hispanic music.” The Avon saleslady told Viviana that she will set her up with her sister who is in the recording business in LA. Viviana plans to attend Taft College and then transfer to a fouryear college, all the while pursuing her singing career as far as it will take her.

Other matters In other matters, the council : * Approved cancellation of its meeting scheduled for the first Tuesday of January, which is New Year’s Day; * Approved the emergency purchase of two desk-top computers for Taft Police Department after the computers stopped working and prevented access to files.

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TUHS Honors Students, Staff at Renaissance Rally Photos by Jim Carnal

Taft Union High School junior Cheyenne Vera Torres was honored as most improved student and custodian Gary House was feted as the staff member of the year at the fall Renaissance rally Wednesday, November 28th in Mullen gym. The rally celebrates academics.

Cheyenne improved her grade point average by 1.57 points, according to Greg Goossen, Renaissance team coordinator. Her mother, Most Improved Student Cheyenne Vera Mary Vera, said she suffered a Torres is all smiles with her bouquet stroke in August and noticed and balloons. the change in her daughter shortly thereafter. Cheyenne helped care for her mom, now in a wheelchair, and her two younger sisters at home, and improved her grades. “Someone had to step up and she’s the one. She’s a terrific kid. She deserves this. I’m proud as a peacock.” So is her father, Efren. “I tell her, ‘whatever your dreams, just follow them. Make up your mind and you can be something in the future.’ We are proud of her.”

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It was also remarkable that no one breathed a word. “You talk about a surprise,” House said. “I had not a clue. The funny thing is, people all around me knew and kept their mouths shut.

My wife (Shelley) knew for a week and didn’t say nothing.”

The well-executed rally included overhead balloons that dropped when Senior Michael Larson competes in the hula-hoop the winners were competition. He held on for at least a half hour before falling to winner Sierra Holmes. announced, plus a variety of games from sling-shooting basketballs to zorbing to Gangnam style dancing.

Fifty-three Top Cats — students with a GPA above 4.0 in the spring 2012 semester — dined on candy in their own section on the south side of the gym. Renaissance students liberally sprinkled candy among the bleachers.

Cheyenne received a 32-inch Samsung HDTV and a 10-karat gold ring from Jostens, Goossen said, while House received a $250 Visa gift card from the Renaissance club.

Students nominated by staff for good attitudes and staff nominated by students wore T-shirts they received for their positive attitudes.

Ashley Ramos Recruited by AIST A.I.S.T. (American International Sports Teams) has recruited number 21 on the Taft Union High School varsity volleyball team, Ashley Ramos, to represent the U.S.A in the National Volleyball Tournament. She will be traveling to Austria, Italy, and Germany. As you may know this is a chance of a lifetime and she needs help sending her on this trip. If you would like to help out with donations or would personally like to speak with Ashley you may call (661)932-6034 or if you would like to send a check, make it payable to Ashley Ramos, to the address of 328 Phillippine Street in Taft California 93268. Thank you to everyone who is helping her make a dream come true and God Bless.

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Staff member of the year Gary House (left) thanks the audience as Renaissance coordinator Greg Goossen watches.

House, 41, loves his work and it shows. “He had 50 or 60 nominations. He won by a huge margin,” Goossen said. House has a positive attitude and enjoys filling in wherever needed. He likes his coworkers and the students and he particularly enjoys being on-site as his five children pass through the high school. Three have graduated, the fourth, Casey, is a senior, and the last one is on deck.

When Casey, got involved in Future Farmers of America and welding, his dad, a handyman, pitched in where he could. “It’s just really cool to plunge into their activities and see them every day. It’s cool watching them evolve. One turned out to be an actor. Casey is a welder. Not every parent has that opportunity and it is a remarkable thing for me,” House said.

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TPOA Offers Holiday Safety Tips

The Taft Police Officer’s Association (TPOA) is proud that Taft is the safest city in Kern County, and they are committed to keeping it that way. However, Taft is not crime-free, and many Taft citizens will be traveling or shopping in other cities during the holiday season.

Therefore, the TPOA offers the following reminders to help ensure your Christmas is merry.

Shopping: • Be aware of your surroundings in parking lots. Criminals will target someone who looks like easy prey. If you are focused, aware, and undistracted, you are less likely to be targeted by criminals.

• Park in well-lit areas and remember where you parked • Do not talk on your cell phone while walking to or from your car.

• Do not “flash” large amounts of cash while paying at the register.

• Have your car keys in-hand and ready to go before you leave the building. This way you won’t be fumbling for your keys.

• Don’t be shy about asking for a security escort to your vehicle.

• If you must leave packages in your vehicle, lock them in the trunk or otherwise out of sight.

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Home: • Always lock your residence.

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• If possible, never leave anything valuable in your vehicle, even if you lock it.

The TPOA wishes all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Liberty Under Fire

December 7 - 13, 2012

Marsha Eubank named Taft High’s first Central Section AD of the year Taft High has another Valley champion!

Is it time states use a little known, but previously used, constitutional check to stop Obamacare?

By Dr. Harold Pease Presently 17 states have chosen not to setup insurance exchanges with respect to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Law, commonly cited as Obamacare, primarily because they fear that doing so would bankrupt their state and they remain convinced that it is a serious intrusion on their constitutional jurisdiction— even freedom. Some were among the 26 states that suede the Federal Government for exceeding its constitutional authority.

They may not know that they have one constitutional check left to exercise if they but have the will.

Those who spend any time with the Constitution know that the federal government is limited to a list of specific areas wherein Congress can legislate (Art. I, Sec. 8) and if a wanted power is not on that list, or not added thereto by way of an amendment to the Constitution, they are prohibited from legislating therein. All other powers not provided in that document are left to the states and to the people as per Amendment 10 of the Bill of Rights. Checks and balances were created in an effort to keep the federal government from creating its own authority and taking over everything. The Founding Fathers saw going off the list and doing something not authorized as tyranny.

Senators were especially charged to protect state sovereignty, the list, and the 10th Amendment, but Progressives in the early 20th Century weakened that protection by ratifying the 17th Amendment, which favored a popular vote for this office rather than, as it was before, having Senators selected by state legislatures who were purposely far more state sovereignty centered. State power was thereafter left unprotected and measures clearly of state jurisdiction and unlisted, such as healthcare, got through the badly damaged shield and became law.

The Supreme Court was also one of those checks and balances, but it too has become damaged when previous small perversions of the Constitution become leverage for yet other larger perversions, and original intent the intended interpretation, was replaced by past practice, a philosophy also accentuated by the Progressives Movement.

What do we do when the Court too is compromised as in the Patient Protection and Affor able Care Law? The Supreme Court also has one other problem. Think of our government as the founders did, as two parts, with power divided between two government teams—the federal and the state. The Supreme Court can never be the arbitrator between these two teams as it is a valued player on the federal team, and thus not neutral. It will always tend to favor the federal team. What can the states then do to stop federal intrusion into their arena even when such intrusion is blatantly clear to anyone reading the Constitution? Nullification.

The Founders left us with one final check on tyranny, but it is not well known and is little used. If the 26 suing states, or even the 17 who have rejected creating the insurance exchanges, instead just said “No! “The law is clearly unconstitutional and will not be implemented, in part or whole, in this state without a constitutional amendment so authorizing.” “If this law, which virtually destroys the 10th Amendment to the Constitution, is allowed to stand the states have no protected jurisdictions from the federal government and are merely appendages to it.” If enough understood that this law is the death of the philoso-

Athletic Director Marsha Eubank became the first AD from Taft High to be selected as the Central Section’s Athletic Director of the Year. The annual award dates back to 1974.

“This award goes annually to an athletic director for their outstanding leadership and achievement at their school site,” explained Ryan Tos, the AD for Central Valley Christian High School and a member of the selection committee. Tos, who won the award in 2010, told Eubank, 49, “Your name came up quite a few times in the meeting (of the selection committee of the California state athletic directors).”

“It’s an honor being selected by your peers,” Eubank said. “I have a lot of help at Taft Union High School. It’s not just a reflection of me. I think it’s a reflection of our district.”

Superintendent Bill McDermott, said, this is a “wonderful honor for a member of the staff ! I had the pleasure of working with three of the people who have received this award!! She is in great company!”

David Dennis, a longtime cross-country and track coach who set Billy Nelson on his path to the Olympics in the steeplechase, praised Eubank, “The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Marsha’s performance as AD is her commitment to all of the students in every sport. She puts her best effort into improving the situation for every student-athlete in every sport. Additionally, we often see the success of the teams but don’t recognize the organizational work that begins months in advance to be sure that a season runs smoothly. Marsha always prepares well in advance. Rarely is the important work behind phy of shared power they would oppose it. If even a minority of states stood together on this point it would stop this federal takeover of one-seventh of the economy in its tracks. State legislators. You are the last Constitutional Check. Are you listening?

Nullification has two historical precedents. Thomas Jefferson (principle author of the Declaration of Independence) and James Madison (referred to as the father of the Constitution) attempted to nullify The Alien and Sedition Acts in 1798 created by their Federalist Party predecessors. These authors penned the Virginia and Kentucky Resolves objecting on the basis of the unreasonable empowerment of the president and the attack on the First Amendment, particularly freedoms of speech and press. The Supreme Court never took the case, largely because the bill was design to last only until 1801, (Federalists did not want it used against them should they lose the next election) thus the issue died naturally undoubtedly assisted by resistance of these states.

Next to use the Nullification Doctrine was South Carolina with respect to the 1828 “Tariff of Abominations,” believed by them and neighboring states to be unconstitutional. Opponents to it declared it to be “null and void” within their border and threatened to take South Carolina out of the Union if Washington attempted to collect custom duties by force. President Andrew Jackson prepared to invade the state. A compromise Tariff of 1833 gradually lowered the tariff to acceptable levels and the issue faded away. States standing firm brought compromise.

Unfortunately for power-hungry federal politicians, the word health is not in Section 8, nor has it been added to the Constitution by way of amendment through Article V, which is the process for “change that you can believe in,” and thus our Founders would have considered it devoid of constitutional authority. If we are to follow the Constitution as intended, and not make a mockery of it, health related concerns are state functions at best and cannot be moved to a federal jurisdiction without a 3/4th affirmative vote of the states as per Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The last acceptable Constitutional check to federal tyranny is the state legislatures. Will states stand with the Constitution and its authors?

the scenes given its due. I am pleased to see that she has been recognized for her accomplishments.”

Jim Carnal, who recently coached the girls’ team to the school’s first Valley championship in tennis, praised, “I’ve coached varsity tennis for 18 seasons and, from my perspective, Marsha has always been extremely fair, supportive and knowledgeable. If there is a dispute with another school over rules, I’m always confident when Marsha represents Taft.

She always plans ahead and is the best AD I’ve ever met.”

Eubank serves as the South Sequoia League representative to the Central Section board of managers as well as a state CIF representative for basketball.

Awards are nothing new for Eubank. As a junior, her Ankeny High School basketball team won the Iowa state championship and was runner-up her senior year when she a member of the state all-tournament team and was the leading rebounder. Back then, in high school softball there was a fall and spring season and her team won six state championships.

The 5-foot-101/2-inch guard/forward played for Simpson University in Indianola, Iowa, as well as first base on the softball team. She snagged a head-coaching job in basketball at DeWitt High School straight out of college, which was unprecedented at the time. She was coach of the year there her last year in 1988-89, and also coached an all-star basketball team that played in South America.

The next year, she came to Taft High, where she coached JV teams and was an athletic PE teacher. In 1998, she moved up to varsity basketball coach and in 1999, she led the team to the Valley championship. She did it again in 2000 and then again in 2003. In 2004, she

was promoted to athletic director.

In 2009-10, the California Coaches Association named Eubank female athletic director of the year.

As the newly designated Central Section’s Athletic Director of the Year, she will be honored at an awards banquet on April 20, 2013 in Reno.

December 7 - 13, 2012

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Peace Lutheran Church- LCMS 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.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 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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Jackson’s Automotive $100 REWARD. Pebbles lost on 11-17.

Tina tan Chihauhua last seen by Taft High School. Please contact Trish 745-4307 or 6233948.

Smog Test and General Repairs Front End Repairs Transmission Service Brake Service Tune Ups and Fuel Injection Service and Repairs Call Today for an Appointment 763-1055

Lost Mini Aussie. Black\ grey\white w/tan spot on

Corner of 3rd and Center Street 110 3rd Street - Taft, CA. (661) 763-1055

Andy’s Septic Tank & Sewer

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

HARRISON STREET AUTOMOTIVE

209 Harrison Street • Taft (661)765-2505 or (661)763-1887 fax

Used to be Paul’s Bike Shop

BMX

Bikes Are Here!

Diagnostic Specialists Service & Repairs • Smog Repairs Air Conditioning • Tune Up • Front End Brakes • Fuel Injection

(661)765-5000 or (661)343-0507

$15.00 OFF with mention of this ad* *1996 Vehicle or newer

Qik Smog & Tune

Black Gold Cafe and Deli

745-4919

608 Center St.

Devon’s Body Shop

(661)763-4445

508 Center Street 765-6556

No Appointment Needed for Smog Check!

General Automotive Repairs

• 661-763-4445 • 500 S. 10th Street

408 Main Street • (661)765-4337

Randy’s Trucking Cart-Away Concrete Mix Trailer • Hydraulic Rotation and Tilt for Mixing and Dumping • Mixes Concrete While Traveling • • Large Internal Blades • • Rear Operator Control Panel •

western shop & PET Wash Storewide Sale Through December Wrangler and Dickie Jeans Starting at $10.00

Full Grooming Salon Special Christmas Touch

For every good dog!

Color: nails or hair coat bow, bandana or dazzle hair extention

All Women Apparel 20-50% Off Including Jewelery and Purses

(661) 763-4773 1050 Wood Street

Mens and Womens Dress Boots on Sale Now

Regular grooming includes: wash and dry and shedding grooming cut (when needed) nails clipped and filed teeth checked

www.shawswesternshop.com

Monday-Friday 9-5:30, Saturday 9-3

419 Harrison St. Taft, CA 93268 (661) 765-2987

The Tumbleweed Bar and Restaurant

Located in the Heart of Oil Country On the Petroleum Highway We Cater Your Place or Ours Full Bar Available For Your Special Event

Open 7 Days a Week

FULL BAR

Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Full Bar - Catering - RV Parking Available 24870 Highway 33 in Derby Acres • (661) 768-4655

Owner Orchel Krier Welcomes You and Your Family - Dinner Reservations

12 TAFT INDEPENDENT

December 7 - 13, 2012

Why Haven’t Fibromyalgia Sufferers Been Told These Facts?

Do you feel like every drop of energy is drained from your body and most days you just hurt all over?

Does going to the bathroom feel like a ten- mile hike?

Even after numerous tests with your doctor, do they say “we can’t find anything wrong ?”

You are not alone. Six million Americans suffer from the effects of fibromyalgia. But the sad fact is most of them have been told they’re crazy, lazy, or just depressed.

Do You Have Any of the Following Symptoms?

• Aching all over • Disturbed sleep • Tender points in the neck, spine, shoulders and hips • Recurring headaches • Fatigue & Stiffness

symptoms… (NOTE: These would normally cost you at least $100).

• A special report complimenting your recommendations that reveals the foods you should and should not eat, the best way to sleep, and how to reduce stress.

I’ll provide answers to all your most probing questions about fibromyalgia like… …the best nutritional supplements proven to help with fibromyalgia. …which position, mattress, and pillow you should use for a good night’s rest. …the foods that can help you and which ones can make you worse. …how to exercise the right way so you aren’t making your pain worse.

The offer is only good until December 21. The appointment will not take long at all. And you won’t be sitting in a waiting room all day either.

Finally, A Proven Solution For Fibromyalgia Pain

Imagine what it would be like to finally have hope again.

To have a doctor finally tell you what’s wrong and what you can do to help yourself feel better.

“You’ve Been Everywhere, Tried Everything, And You’re Still Suffering”

By working together, we can customize a treatment plan just for you. And best of all, there will be…

Maybe your doctor doesn’t even think fibromyalgia is a real disease, but you know it is. You suffer with it every day.

No Harmful Drugs, No Uncertain Procedures, And No Intimidation.

A woman knows her own body.

One fibromyalgia patient said it like this…

Internally you can sense that certain areas of your body aren’t as they should be.

“I am so tired of the guilt of not being able to keep my house the way I like or fix dinner for my husband all the time. With the girls and the meds and pain I can barely just get that done, let alone clean and cook dinner most days.”

Healing those areas will give you more energy, less pain, and a better life! Phone 661-765-2225 Call Monday through Friday and tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Special Fibromyalgia Evaluation before December 21, 2012.

Another said…

“For people who take good health for granted, it’s hard to imagine a condition that makes simple tasks great tests of will and determination.”

Fibromyalgia is often called the invisible disease.

You look fine on the surface, but underneath you’re often exhausted and in excruciating pain.

My name is Dr. Keith Sparks. Over the past fifteen years I’ve used gentle treatments to help hundreds of fibromyalgia patients feel better and live healthier, more joyful lives.

I look forward to helping you get rid of your pain so you can start living a healthier, more joyful life.

Numerous studies have shown the benefits of chiropractic care in fibromyalgia patients.

Sincerely, Keith L. Sparks, D.C.

Dr. Frederick Wolfe, a well-known investigator of fibromyalgia and clinical professor at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, ran a study on fibromyalgia.

P.S. What Will Your Fibromyalgia Pain Feel Like 1 Month From Today?

No Woman Should Have To Suffer The Way You Do.

He asked patients to indicate drug or alternative treatments that best relieved their pain.

Dr. Wolfe found that changes in lifestyle worked better than drugs and stated “Chiropractic treatment also scored among the most effective measures.”

I’ve made it my mission in practice to help those suffering with chronic pain like you.

Another study examined the effectiveness of chiropractic in relieving fibromyalgia symptoms.

Because of this, I’m running a special offer for women suffering from fibromyalgia.

After just a few chiropractic treatments, fibromyalgia patients suffered from less pain and fatigue, and actually enjoyed better sleep.(JMPT 2000)

The more patients I helped get better, the more I realized that…

For 10 days only, $19 will get you all the services I normally charge new patients $250 for!

One of the biggest myths about pain is that it goes away all by itself, without any treatment.

A May 1998 study in the British Medical Journal proved this myth false, showing that 75% of back pain sufferers who do nothing about it will have either pain or disability 12 months later.

Let’s face it, if the pain hasn’t gone away by now, it’s not likely to disappear on its own.

Don’t let this be you, call me today and see if I can help you.

661-765-2225

Imagine how great you could feel without your constant fatigue and nagging pains.

CALL TODAYTO SCHEDULE YOUR $19.00 FIBROMYALIGIA EVALUATION

• A complete neuromuscular examination.

Imagine waking up each morning, jumping out of bed, and enjoying the day…no more waking up and feeling like you got hit by a truck.

Sparks Chiropractic

• A full set of specialized x-rays to determine if a spinal problem is contributing to your pain or

Imagine not having to take handfuls of pain pills that haven’t helped and can have side effects.

What does this offer include?

• An in-depth consultation about your health and well-being where I will listen…really listen…to the details of your case.

For Many Women, There Is Hope. You Just Need The Right Plan.

($250 Value) Available Until 12-21-12

1107 Kern Street, #7 Taft, CA 93268

661-765-2225 Medicare restrictions apply