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Erickson and Brown: 70 Years on the Westside, and a $5,000 Gift to the OilWorkers Monument

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Purple Warriors Tribe in The Westside Recreation and Park Report

Taft Bureau Of Land Management Fire Dept. Grand Opening Today.

Relay for Life This Weekend

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Do you have a reason to celebrate? A birthday, anniversary, graduation, sweet 16, quncinerra, bridal shower, baby shower, wedding, or any other reason to get together? Don’t know where to start? Now, the help you are looking for is available for your budget. Frugal and Fabulous party planners and owners Jenica Destrampe and Rachel Rudel met while two of their friends got married, they were both in the wedding and they both helped plan the wedding. “Over the years we have planned many events. Every one turned out to be frugal and fabulous,” said Jenica As time went on Jenica and Rachel planned their own parties and events as well as their friends and that’s when friends and family suggested that they go into business and offer their services to everyone. Frugal and Fabulous is a way for the two friends to do what they love to do and help bring income into their homes. As stay at home moms, they have had many reasons to have a party, and with one income, sometimes it can be hard to get the effect that they wanted. Jenica and Rachel have found ways to have what looks like an extravagant party for pennies on the dollar. From where to have it to how to thank guests for attending and everything in between. They can get it all done for you. First thing is first. You set the budget. Then Jenica and Rachel customize every event to you, the client. They can work out something that fits your pocket book. They can break it down to fit just what you need. If you want them to do the center pieces only, just the party favors, thank you gifts alone, design create and mail the invitations, or do

it all they can help. Frugal and Fabulous understands that the economy is unhealthy but that’s no reason to let life’s celebrations go unnoticed! You can give them the event and what you want done and they can come to an arrangement that suits everyone best.

“We live our lives knowing that the positive we put out always comes back to us,” said Rachel.

It doesn’t matter the size of the event. What matters to Jenica and Rachel is what you are celebrating and that everyone on every budget has the opportunity to celebrate. It could be a small family gathering to mark the occasion of a new family member,

a promotion at work, the start of a new life with someone you love, a child accomplishing a goal they set for themselves, a new home. “Life has many wonderful things that are given to us and we must make memories that last a life time. It’s the good that we must

hold on to and never forget,” Rachel and Jenica agree. Contact Jenica and Rachel with Frugal and Fabulous at 745-3327 or

346-9951 or at [email protected]. “Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving, make every day a holiday and celebrate just living!” - Poet Amanda Bradley

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CHARLIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD • FAITH AND FAMILY

“Serving the West Kern County Communities

of Taft, South Taft, Ford City, Maricopa, Fellows, McKittric

k, Derby Acres, Dustin Acres,

and the Cuyama Valley”

Independent

By Nathan Bliss

Business Feature:

Westside Spring Yard Sale

Event - Our Treasurer

Hunter Map Inside

Edith Laurin, Executive Director

of the Fort Preservation Society

By Kayleigh O’Neal

Craig Jones

Business Feature:

Southern Sierra General

Enginering

Also Inside:

Calendar, Westside Watcher, News, Business Feature,

Community Voices, Letters, Horoscopes and Classified Ads.

Taft’s Only Locally

Owned Newspaper!

Purple Warriors Tribe in The

Westside Recreation and Park Report

It’s Time For the Best of Taft 2009.

Get your Nomination ballot Inside.

Th e Together We Can

Collaborative

Helping the Community

Tuning Up For The May 9th

Taft Chamber of Commerce

Golf Tournament

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Taft Gets Stimulated With

$335,000 in Fed Recovery Funds

by Sherise Michell

Westside Believers “Look Up” This Sunday

and Invite Prayer For The Community

Th e “Did You

Know We Have an

Election” Issue?

Our Wes Morris Shares Th e Joys

of 6 California Propositions

on the May 19th Special Election Ballot.

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Are

See Our Independent TV Ad on Channel 23

Oilworkers Monument Site Gets Ready!

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Business Feature..............2

Calendar...........................3

News Brief.......................3

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

West Side Rec. Report.....5

Westside News and Business.......6-7

Taft Chamber of Commerce Report........8

Obituary............................8

Westside Horoscopes.......9

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

Inside Calendar

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Pioneer Days Saturday, May 16th

West Kern Oil Museum is holding a barbecue Saturday, May 16th for Pioneer Days starting at 11:30am. Meal includes homemade desserts and drink. No admission charge, barbecue is $10. Gas engine show, quilters, living museum demostrations, working blacksmithing shop, raffle, plant sale, books and more. At the West Kern Oil Museum 1168 Wood St.

TUHS Choir Presents “Beatles Mania” May 19

The Taft Union High School choir will present “Beatles Mania!!! or The Across the Universe Concert” at 7 p.m. Tuesday May 19 in the high school auditorium.

The concert, under the direction of choir teacher Amanda Locke, is free and open to the public.

South Taft 6th Annual Clean-up Saturday May 30th

South Taft will hold its 6th Annual Clean-up on Saturday, May30th beginning at. 7 a.m.

This years theme is “Cleaning our Neighborhood, Building Our Park”. For more information please call 577-7040.

Old Time Radio Show at Oil Museum May 30th

The Pine Mountain Players will present an Old Time Radio Theater program live at the West Kern Oil Museaum on Saturday, May 30th at 6:30 p.m.

The program will feature the firt esisode of the Flash Gordon Radio Show and the classic “Who’s on First” from the Abbott and Costello Radio Show.

Admission is freee. A donation will be solicited at the end of the show. For more information please call 765-6550.

News Briefs

CITY OF TAFT COUNCIL MEETINGSTuesday MAY 19, 2009 – 7 p.m.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER209 EAST KERN STREET, TAFT, CA

(661) 763-1222AGENDA POSTED ON BULLETIN BOARD

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

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The Taft IndependentBest of Taft 2009

What’s your favorite Restaurant? Who makes the best pizza?The best hamburger? Who is your favorite sales clerk or waitress? Or, what is your favorite business.

The Independent is seeking your vote for the Best of Taft 2009.Submit your nomination and vote today for the following categories or make up one of your own.

Vote your choice for The Best of Taft 2009 Best Pizza_____________________________________________________

Best Mexican Restaurant ________________________________________

Best Burrito_____________________________________________________

Best Hamburger ________________________________________________

Best Coffee ____________________________________________________

Best Breakfast _________________________________________________

Best Restaurant ________________________________________________

Best Place to get a drink _________________________________________

Best New Business ______________________________________________

Best Salon ____________________________________________________

Best Stylist ____________________________________________________

Best Mechanic or auto body shop __________________________________

Best Health Club/ Gym __________________________________________

Best Teacher ___________________________________________________

Best Sales Clerk ________________________________________________

Best Waitress __________________________________________________

Best Tourist Destination _________________________________________

Best Property Management Firm __________________________________

Best Bank _____________________________________________________

Best Real Estate Agent ___________________________________________

Best Convenience Store __________________________________________

Best Customer Service/Friendliest Business ___________________________

Best Place for Home Improvements _________________________________

Best Credit Union ______________________________________________

Best Non Profit Organization______________________________________

Best ___________________________________You Create Your Own Category

Best of Taft Rules: Submit your nominations to the Taft Independent on this official form. Mail this form to our office located at210 6th Street, Taft, CA 93268 or drop in our door mail slot, or fax the form to 765-6556. Nominations will only be accepted on this form.

DEADLINE to file your form is Wednesday, May 27, 2009 WINNERS will be announced on Friday, June 5, 2009.

Taft Union High School once again won first place in the small schools division of the Houchin Blood Drive. Taft has 190 seniors and 184 people donated blood. That number includes 17- and 18-year-old seniors, staff members and walk-ins, according to Sharon Hill, adviser to the sponsoring Key Club. Taft also won the award in 2006-7.

Nomination Form DEADLINE

Wednesday, May 27th 5 p.m


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A number of local residents asked us to check out the road on Woodward Street. We did and we were surprised. The city of Taft is in the middle of a street repaving project and were sure this one is on the top of the list.

The Road to Taft is Paved With........

Taft High School Wins First Place with Houchin Blood Bank

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Editorial

Westside Watcher

NEXT WEEK 2-13-09

Paik’sRanch House Restaurant

“Where Everybody Meets”

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Open 7 Days

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat. 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.Sun, Wed, Fri. 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

765-6915

200 Kern Street, Taft, Ca.

Westside Restaurant and

Entertainment GuideAsian Experience

Asian Food and PizzaLunch and Dinner

Tuesday - Friday 11 am - 2 pm 4 pm - 9 pm

Saturday 4 pm - 9 pm 215 Center Street, Taft

763- 1815

Sagebrush Annie’sRestaurant and Wine Tasting

Tasting Sat. & Sun. 11:30-5 pmDinner by Reservation

4211 Highway 33, Ventucopa(661) 766-2319

Taft Crude Coffee HouseCoffee House and Deli

Monday – Friday 6:30 am to 5pm.

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

1010 6th Street, Taft763-5156

Your Guide To The Best Restaurants and Entertainment on the Westside

Asian Experience

215 Center Street 763-1815

Asian Food and PizzaLunch and DinnerTuesday - Friday

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

Live Music Saturday Nights

Tumbleweed Café and Steakhouse

Steak, Seafood, Wild Game, Full Bar

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

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

768-4655

Paik’s Ranch HouseWhere Everybody Meets

Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerOpen 7 Days

Mon. Tues. Thur. Sat. 6 am-8:30pmSun. Wed. Fri. 6 am - 9:30pm765-6915 200 Kern St. Taft

Hot Stone PizzaPizza, Subs, Ice Cream

Family ArcadeSunday-Thursday 11am-10pm

Friday and Saturday 11am-11pmLunch Buffet Monday-Friday

11am-2pm407 Finley Dr.

765-6424

Cali’s Restaurant

101 B Street 765-7610Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri

10:30am to 9pmClosed Tuesday

Breakfast Served Sat. and Sun. 7:00am to 10:30am

Always Fresh!

Mon. - Thurs. 10am - 5pm

Friday10am - 3pm

Dine In or We Deliver765-4143

700 Kern Street Taft, CA

Westside EntertainmentChilled & Grilled

Friday DJ at 9pm

Next Saturday May 23rd BeerPong at 7pm sign ups at 6pm $20 per

player!

765-2000621 Center Street

Sagebrush Annie’sWine Tasting

Dinner by Reservation

Award Winning Wines

766-23194211 Highway 33, Ventucopa

FOXTHEATER

All shows before 6 p.m.- $7.00 -

Late ShowChild and Senior $7.00

Adults $9.00www.taftfoxtheaters.com

765-4802514 Center St.

SHOWTIMES:Mon-Fri. 7 p.m.

Sat & Sun. 1 p.m.,4 p.m., 7 p.m.

NOW SHOWING

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The Place“The Place to Go in

Ventucopa”OPEN 7 Days

Friday and Saturday NightsRibeye Oak BBQ and

SweetbreadsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Everything Homemade766-2660

4414 Highway 33, Ventucopa

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Taft Crude Coffe House

Full ServiceCoffe House

Fresh Sandwiches763-5156

1010 6th Street

Maricopa Gusher Days Parade Thank You

The annual Gusher Day Parade and Street Fair has come and gone once more. The event brought in much needed funding towards our scholarship awards and other yearly programs that we are involved with. We would like to thank our Grand Sponsor Nestle Purina for their continued support of this grateful community. When I contacted Paula Harris, Human Resource Department Manager about being our Grand Sponsor, she replied that we send our request and they would do their best to approve the request. Nestle does a lot for the community and provides jobs to some 90 employees. They have been there during our back to school supplies drive and gives a helping hand at the yearly stand down for homeless Veterans of Kern, helping us provide a new warm winter coat for 120 homeless Veterans this past year. During the Thanksgiving week, we cook a complete Thanksgiving diner for the home bound seniors throughout Maricopa, again we thank you for the donation of the Turkeys each year, and we have asked and would be honored to have either Paula Harris or her associate Ruth Jared as the presenter of the scholarships this year. On behalf of the residents, we thank you for all the help and support for our small community.

M.L. GregoryChamber President

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May 19, 2009 Special Election Ballot Propositions

Wes Morris’ Picks

Proposition 1A – NoProposition 1B – NoProposition 1C – NoProposition 1D – Ask a smokerProposition 1E – Ask a millionaireProposition 1F – No

“What joy!” This is what our feature writer Wes Morris wrote two weeks ago in our special election issue of the Taft Independent. Wes told us that we are having another special election on Tuesday May 19, 2009 in what will cost the state millions of dollars. And typical to most of these ballot propositions, they are overly confusing and something our paid state legislators should be taking care of. We suggest that the State of California is in big trouble, not so much because we have such

huge deficits and massive debt. It’s because we lack leadership in the legislature or the Governor’s office. California is suffering from an existential lack of leadership. A few years back, California’s voters recalled Governor Gray Davis for huge deficits and our massive debt. Nothing has changed since then, and it has only gotten worse. We blame a leaderless Democrat majority in the Assembly and Senate, and a mushy Republican governor who said he was a conservative, but suffers from wanting to be liked too much. And, the Governor really hasn’t taken on the legislature like past Governors Ronald Reagan, Pete Wilson or George Deukmejian did. We think the solution is for voters to quit electing and re-election liberal democrats to the legislature, and for a real leader to emerge and govern California like our overtaxed voters deserve.


and Park

West Side Recreation and Park Report

by Stephanie House

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

[email protected] www.wsrpd.com

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Carrizo Area Tours

JR. HIGH DANCESaturday, April 47:30-10:00 p.m.Community Center AuditoriumGrades 6-8$3 per personAll 6th through 8th graders are invited to bring their friends to another popular Jr. High Dance. Drinks will be sold, dress is casual, and music will be provided by Nick's Mobile DJ.

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

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

NATATORIUM SWIMMING POOL RENTALSWe are now making reservations for private pool parties! Rental prices start as low as $165. The pool will be ready for parties as of Saturday, May 30. Spots fill quickly, so make your reservation now! More information is available by calling the District Office at 763-4246.

NATATORIUM SWIM PROGRAM INFOMorning Lap Swim May 26 – August 14Evening Lap Swim June 8 – August 14Party Rentals May 30 – August 30Saturday Open Swim May 30 – July 25Daily Open Swim June 8 – August 14Night Swim Mondays and Thursdays, June 8 – August 13Swim Lessons first session begins June 15

SWIM LESSONSRegistration begins May 27 in the District Office.Session 1: June 15-25Session 2: June 29 – July 9Session 3: July 13-23$20 per session – Parent & Me Classes$30 per session – Preschool, Levels 1-3All ages are invited to learn to swim or improve their skills by participating in one of our swim lesson classes. Classes follow the Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program and include Preschool, Parent & Me and Levels 1-3. Each session is 2-weeks long, with classes taking place Monday through Thursday. Additional detailed information is available on our website at www.wsrpd.com.

EAGLE MTN. BUS TRIPMonday, June 1, 20097:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Bus leaves from Community CenterAges 21 and older$3 per personCall 763-4246 to reserve a spot on the bus!

SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOPFriday, June 12, 20095:00-11:00 p.m.Community Center Assembly RoomAges 15 and older$5 per personWe provide the room – you bring your supplies!

The Summer 2009 Youth Brochurewill be available soon!Until then, don’t forget to visit usonline at www.wsrpd.com.In addition to program information,you can also download registrationforms, sports schedules and more!

KIDS CHOIRWho: Ages 7 and olderWhen: Monday EveningsTime: 5:30-6:30 p.m.Session: June 15 – August 3Where: Community Center Activity BuildingFee: $45 per session Instructor: Danyel Bevan

BOOK & MOVIE CLUBWho: Ages 8 and upWhen: Wednesday AfternoonsTime: 12:30-2:30 p.m.Session: June 17 – July 29Where: Community Center Assembly RoomFee: $30 per person ** registration deadline – June 15Do you love to read? Do you like movies? Then we have the perfect class for you! Over the course of 6-weeks, you will read books and then watch the movie version. Books will be distributed during class for you to take home and read. This year, there are two reading levels – each level will read 3 books and watch 6 movies. This session’s book selections: Ages 8-11 – Hotel for Dogs, Nim’s Island and Tale of Despereaux and for Ages 12 and older – Freaky Friday, My Friend Flika and Hoot.

SUMMER FUN!Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.June 8 – July 16Taft College GymAges 5 and upFREE!This fun program keeps kids busy with crafts, games, sports and other fun activities. Younger children are welcome to attend with an adult.

COMING THIS SUMMER…Kitchen Kapers Cooking CampsKids Night OutPrincess Boot CampSuperhero PartyCheerleadingWii Bowling Tournament


West Side News and Business

Representative from Chevron Corporation, Adam Alvidrez, presented District Administrator Don Koenig and Recreation Supervisor Les Clark III with a check for $10,000.00 as additional funding for the District’s STOP Program. Chevron is the founding member for the scholarship program that gives disadvantaged youth the ability to participate in sports and activities offered by West Side Recreation & Park District. Pictured from Left to Right: Adam Alvidrez, Chevron Corporation; West Side Recreation & Park District Administrator, Don Koenig and Recreation Supervisor, Les Clark III.

Adam Alvidrez, Chevron Representative presented the Taft Union High School AVID program with a check for $10,000 to help fund the program. Bill Wolfe, AVID coordinator, and Dr. Mark Richardson, TUHS Principal received the check along with students from one of the AVID senior classes; Cassie Walrath, Nicole Owen, Ana Espinoza, Martha Almanza, Veronica Montoya, Martin Lopez, Jose Ainijosa, Yeni Sandoval, Reyes Alonzo, Sierra Sutherland, Jaime Valdez.

A Passion for Nails held its Grand Opening on Wednesday this week in the Pilot Plaza next door to Taft Crude Coffee House. Passion is a full service nail salon open 6 days a week, Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. They welcome you to come by and get acquainted and see what a nice job they did on decorating their beautiful facility.

The Westside Christian Ministers Association held a BBQ fundraiser for the local Salvation Army on Sunday May 3rd and presented a check for $2,500 to Sandy Koenig who represented the Salvation Army. Pictured here from the Association are Jim Stigall of Community Christian Fellowship, Jack Turner and Jim Beilstein of Peace Luthern Church, David Daniel of Calvary Temple and WCMA President, Bill Barron of the First Congregational Church of Maricopa, Scott Pearson of the First Baptist Church, Trent Meadors of the Taft First Assembly of God Church, Rodney Wikoff of West Hills Church of the Nazarene, Carol Jordan of New Life Community Church and Kathy Fitzsimmons of Lighthouse Foursquare Church. Koenig said the funds would be used for emergency support services for housing, food and transportaion for the unemployed and gave special thanks to Fred Holmes for donating and cooking the tri-tip, and David Reed who bar-b-qued the chicken.

Westside Christian Ministers Association Presents $2,500 to Salvation Army

A Passion for Nails Grand Opening Chevron Gives $10,000 to TUHS AVID Chevron Gives $10,000 to Westside Rec

23 News Salutes Taft

Next Step Cardio Grand Opening

Bakerfield ABC Affiliate Channel 23 spent a week in Taft last week reporting on all things Taft, doing interviews, telling viewers about the community and all that we have to offer. On Friday, Channel 23 closed off Center Street in front of the Fox theater and conducted their 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newsbroadcast live from downtown. Taft Union High School band entertained while on-air personalities Felix Rodrigues, Jackie Parks and Rusty Shoop charmed the crowd and deliverd the news live in front of the Fox Theater.

Work Continues on Taft Oilworkers Monument

Workmen prepare the foundation of the Oilworkers Monument at the corner of Supply Row and 6th Street. The monument will be located on the site when complete and unvieled next Fall.

Next Step Cardio and Fitness Club held it’s official Grand Opening last Friday with the Chamber of Commerce while Channel 23 News did their live broadcast on Center Street. Next Step Cardio invites you to come check out their new facility, professional size boxing ring, 24 hour service, and services for the entire family. Next Step is located at 506 Center Street.


TINA’S DINER

The Taft Relay for Life event to fight cancer will be held this weekend at the Taft High School track. The American Cancer Society-sponsored event will kick off at 8 a.m. Saturday with the survivor’s breakfast followed by opening ceremonies at 9. Channel 17 news anchors Jim Scott and Robin Mangarin will host the opening ceremonies, which will be followed with cancer survivors taking the first lap around the track.Each survivor will receive a medal. The parade of teams will be at 10 a.m., the same time the Kids Camp will open. More than 30 teams of volunteers will walk the track until 9 a.m. Sunday. They have already raised more than $40,000 for the fight against cancer. Taft Relay goals were 25 teams and $25,000. Additional money will be raised during the event. A variety of activities is planned, including music by three bands, aerobic and kick-boxing demonstrations, a Taft Idol contest, stupid human tricks contest, a dance party Saturday night and crazy pajama contest.The impressive luminaria ceremony will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday.Channel 23 sports anchor Pep Fernandez will make an appearance. Local hairstylists will be cutting hair to be donated to Locks of Love to make wigs for children who have lost their hair as a result of cancer treatments.During the night movies will show on a big screen television.The event will wrap up with the closing “Fight Back” ceremony on Sunday.

Erickson and Brown Funeral Home is celebrating 70 Years in Taft, and to show thier appreciation of the community, the owners have donated $5,000 to the Oilworkers Monument Committee to help pay for creation of the statue in honor of oilworkers. Prior to opening the Erickson and Brown Funeral Home in 1939, William O. Erickson and Max P. Brown both worked for Sam Withrow. Mr. Withrow owned and operatd a funeral home at 102

Asher Street. Mr. Erickson arrived in Taft first and a few years later brought his nephew, Max Brown, to Taft. In 1937 Mr. Withrow built a “state of the art” mortuary building at 501 Lucard Street and moved the business from Asher Street to the Lucard location. In 1939 Mr. Erickson and Mr. Brown left the employ of Mr. Withrow and started their own business called Erickson and Brown Funeral Home at 300 Lucard Street. After World War 2, Mr. Brown purchased the mortuary building at 501 Lucard Street from Mr. Withrow and moved Erickson and Brown Funeral Home to its current location. In the late 1940’s Mr. Erickson and Mr. Brown hired Wally Carnes. Over the years Mr. Carnes became an intregal member and part owner of the business. In 1977 Charles V. and Jennifer Landwehr moved to Taft and Charles was hired by Erickson and Brown Funeral Home as an embalmer. Two years later the Landwehrs were offered the opportunity to purchase stock in the business and, of course, they did. Bruce Ioppini joined in ownership in 1981 and remained for four years. After Bruce left, the Landwehr’s became sole owners. The years rolled by and the Landwehrs raised three sons in Taft and continued the tradition of “service, understanding, dignity, and experience” that had been established by the funeral home founders. In 1987, Taft native, Angie Milner, joined the team and has since become an invaluable and trusted employee and friend. Charlie, Jennifer and Angie are proud to be a part of Taft and are privileged to own and work at one of Taft’s oldest, continually operated, family owned businesses.

Erickson and Brown celebrates 70 years in Taft, Gives $5,000 to Oilworkers Monument

BLM Fire Station Grand Opening

Taft Relay for Life Gets Underway This Weekend, Events Scheduled

RELAY FOR LIFE WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENT

Saturday, May 16

8 a.m. – Survivors breakfast9 a.m. – Opening Ceremony ( Jim Scott and Robin Mangarin, Ch. 17 news anchors)

9:30 a.m. Opening Song9:40 a.m. Survivor Lap (Caregiver Lap to follow)10 a.m. Parade of Teams (Kids Camp opens)11 a.m. Lunch, aerobics demonstration, field games, Pep Fernandez (Ch. 23 sports anchor), Locks of Love haircutting and styling1 p.m. Kickboxing demonstration1:30 p.m. Band: “Living Room”2:30 p.m. Line dancing demonstration3 p.m. Stupid Human Tricks Contest3:30 p.m. Dude Looks Like a Lady Contest4 p.m. Band: “Good Question”5 p.m. Dinner5:30 p.m. Taft’s Got Talent Contest7 p.m. Band: Taft Union High School8 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony9 p.m. Band: “Last Chance”10 p.m. Dance Party on the field11 p.m. Crazy Pajama Contest11:30 pm Movies on the Big Screen begin (running until 6 a.m. Sunday)

Sunday, May 17

7 a.m. Breakfast8:30 a.m. Bed Head Contest9 a.m. Closing/Fight Back Ceremony; Announcement of money raised

Patti Moon and LaNell Howell, Co-chair’s the Taft Relay for Life prepared for a weekend of “Relay for Life” activities.

Charles and Jennifer Landwehr (left) with Angie Milner.

Oliworker Monument Committee Members Randy Miller (left) and Bob Colston (next left) receive a $5,000 contribution fromCharles and Jennifer Landwehr, owners of Erickson and Brown, (left) and Angie Milner (right).

The Taft office of the Bureau of Land Management held a Grand Opening for its fire satation on Center Street in Taft today. The Bureau of Land Management’s Midway fire crew will begin operating this year from the crew’s new quarters in Taft. The public was invited to help dedicate the fire station, located at 801 Center St., at 10 a.m. today. “The Taft location will give us better coverage for areas on the west side including the Carrizo Plain National Monument,” said Tim Smith, manager for BLM’s Bakersfield Field Office. In addition to the fire crew, a BLM law enforcement ranger will be based at the fire station. It will also be used as a source of information for people visiting the Carrizo, he added. “We would like to thank the City of Taft, a Carrizo gateway community, for making its former fire station available for the BLM crew. We look forward to building an even stronger partnership,” he said. “The City of Taft is looking forward to a continuing relationship with BLM. We would like to thank BLM for utilizing the fire house and welcome them to the community,” said Bob Gorson, city manager.

Caltrans, CHP Dedicate Higway 119 Safety Corridor, More Enforcement

Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol on Thursday unveiled new signage designating Highway 119 a “Safety Corridor” promising continued funding for increased traffic enforcement an safety one the 2 lane highway connecting Taft with Bakersfield. Since increased highway patrol law enforcement went into effect in November 2007, traffic accident fatalities dropped from 8 deaths in one year, to one in 2009, according to Councilman Cliff Thompson. Taft City Councilman Cliff Thompson and 4th District Supervisor Ray Watson keynoted the news conference announcement designating the road connect the two communities as a safety corridor which brings with it continued funding for more than 1,000 hours of overtime for California Highway Patrol traffic law enforcement and future improvements of the highway that connects Eastern and Western Kern County. Councilman Thompson said that the continuing increased CHP traffic enforcement had saved many lives. Supervisor Watson said that planned improvements would be welcomed and increase highway safety.

Taft Councilman Cliff Thompson (left), Supervisor Ray Watson (right) with CHP Chief Jim Abrames.


TAFT UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH630 North St.

765-5557

Worship Sunday Morning 10 amAdult Bible Study and Sunday School 11:30 am

Adult Bible Study 6 pmJae Haeng Choi and Cindy Bretschneider, Pastors

Praise Team MeetsWednesdays 6 pm

Trinity Southern Baptist Church

400 Finley DriveWe invite you to join us each week as we worship.

Sunday Bible Study 9:45 am

Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 amSunday Evening Worship 6:00 pmWednesday Prayer & Bible Study 6:00 pm

First Congregational Church of MaricopaSunday 10 a.m.

Bible StudyThursday Nights 7 p.m.

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

Lighthouse Foursquare Church210 Harrison Street 763-1518

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

Sunday Service 10 AMPastors Mark and Kathy Fitzsimmons

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

New Hope Temple“Connecting Lives”

308 Harrison Street765-4572

Sunday Morning Worship Service10 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship Service6 p.m

Bible Classes All AgesWednesday 7 p.m.

Rev. Linda Huggard

HOT MEALS & FREE CLOTHINGTuesdays & Thursdays 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

at The Spot - 201 Harrison Street

New Life CommuNity ChurCh

Pastor Floyd and Carol Jordan 1000 6th Street

765-7472 www.nlctaft.org

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

St. Mary’sCatholic Church100 E. Woodrow

Saturday Mass 5:30 pmSunday

7 am Spanish Mass9 am English Mass

Building Stones MinistryTraining Center401 Finley Drive

661-765-6066

Pastors Dale & Kay Sullivan

Kids Klub & Family MeetingWednesday @ 6:30 p.m.

School of MinistrySunday @ 6:00 p.m.

Jennifer, Charlie, and Angie Dedicated • Professional • Experienced

All Are Licensed Funeral Directors

The Trusted Name Since 1939

What Does it Cost?Direct Cremation

$795.00

West Side Memorial ServicesPorteous Family

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Sunday Service at 10:00AM

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P.O. Box 612Taft, CA [email protected]

(661) 203-6677CA License #784342

“Exterior Paint Specialist” Interior and Exterior • Commercial and Residential

OWNER/OPERATOR

Taft Chamber News Obituary

Tuesday -Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Crystal Lee'sNEw SPRINGITEMS!

522 Center Street

New Spring items in stock and more

to come!

BOOTS, HOODIES, SwEATERS, PURSES, JEANS, ED HARDY.

Roselyn Marie KolarMarch 22, 1955 - May 9, 2009

Visitation will take place for Derby Acres Resident Roselyn “Rosie” Marie Kolar on Friday May 15, 2009 from 8am to 1pm at the Assembly of God Church located on Asher. A Celebration of Rosie’s life will be held at the Assembly of God Church on Friday May 15, 2009 where Pastor Trent Meadors will be officiating.

Rosie was born on March 22, 1955 to Paul and Patricia Riley. She went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday May 9, 2009 at her home with her friends and Family by her side. Rosie is known for her homemade Salsa. She was the owner of the Rosie’s Tumbleweed Café in Derby Acres. Rosie was a person who was not selfish, she is someone who would do for everyone before herself. She loved to drive her brother-in-law around to his appointments and to work. She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.

Rosie is preceeded in death by her late husband Jon Lee Box who passed in 1991, her beloved father Paul Riley (1990), her nephew Michael Elmore (2006) and sister Rebecca Capels in 2008. She is survived by her beloved husband Kenneth (Gabby) Kolar, son Garry Box, Grandchildren, Zackary, Heather, Johnny and Nicholas Box. Step children Johnny, Jimmy and Steven Box, her honorary son, Jacob Bright. She also leaves behind her sisters,Wanda Girvin of Rochester, New York, Pamela Caples and husband Richard of Taft, CA, Tina Wilsonand husband Ron of Taft, CA, Dianna Leach of Fresno, Ca, brothers Paul Riley and wife Nancy of Taft, Ca, and Roger Riley and friend Ruth of Taft, Ca. She also leaves behind her mother Patricia Riley, and numorous neices, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

For further floral and service information, please contact West Side Memorial Services – Porteous Family at 763-1594. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.westsidememorialservices.com West Side Memorial Services Porteous Family has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Randy MillerExecutive Director, Taft District Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber had its Annual Chamber Golf Tournament on Saturday May 9th. Ken McMinn was our Chairman and he organized a great event. We had a wonderful group of volunteers who helped, many stayed all day long, to make this annual fundraiser a great success. Of course, we had very special sponsors that we will give due credit to in our Monthly newsletter. They make the tournament possible. The Chamber is now focusing our attention towards the 1st Rails to Trails Car Show coming up on June 13th. We feel this will be a new way to showcase Taft. We have a passport booklet that we will be handing out to encourage visitors and residents alike to visit our business sponsors in the downtown area. It will be a grand day for Taft, as many of the vehicles on display will be coming from out of town. We hope to show these folks a good time, share little history about Taft, and give them some reasons why we think and know that living in “Taft is the Best of Places”. For more info, call the Chamber. We had a ribbon cutting this past Wed after the Sit N’ Sip for our newest Chamber member, Kelly Ngo with “Passion for Nails”. They

are located in the Pilot Plaza next to the Taft Crude Coffee House. They are a full service nail salon and welcome you to come by and get acquainted and see what a nice job they did on there renovation. We held a ribbon cutting recently for the Taft Community Garden group. They have signed a lease for the West Kern Water District empty lot on 9th Street. They will have raised planters from which they will grow fruits and vegetables. They are looking for charter members to donate time, materials, funds, and energy to make this a reality. If you would like to return to the soil, this could be for you. Right now, they are in need of a small office trailer that has a restroom and working space. If you locate one that is not being used or that can be donated to this group, who are 501 - 3 (c) non-profit, please contact the Chamber at 765-2165. On Friday May 15th, we are holding a ribbon cutting for the Bureau of Land Management at 10:00am at the old City fire station on Center Street. They are leasing from the City to house their fire fighters and rangeland firefighting equipment. They were stationed near Shafter but this facility is much closer to their coverage area of operations. The Taft Chamber is working hard for Taft to become a destination City. We are looking for your thoughts and ideas. Drop by and let’s discuss them. Live in Taft, don’t just reside here. Be a part of the solutions.


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Double Gold Medal Winner and Best Cabernet Sauvignon of Show at the San Francisco International Wine Competition

WANTED: BULKY WASTE PICKUPFord

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South TaftFriday

City of Taft – Taft HeightsWednesday

• REFRIGERATORS • MATTRESSES • WATER HEATERS • STOVES • WASHERS & DRYERS • SOFAS

All green waste must be bagged. Tree Limbs cut in 6’ length, and bundled.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED

Construction/Demolition Waste/Used Oil/ Hazardous Waste/Tires

If Missed… Call Office at

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Westside Horoscopesby Jessy McCulloch

G&S CARPET Service & Selection

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370 CALIFORNIA 769-8580

Beginning Sewing Classes Starting May 1, 8 and 15. Call Now to Sign-Up. 769-8580.

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MARICOpA QuILT COMpANy

Lover’s knot class starting May 2nd

Now Celebrating Our 20th Year

Aries (March 21-April 19): This weekend’s going to be a lot of fun for you, but that doesn’t excuse you from following through on your myriad of responsibilities.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Jealousy is a very common emotion and you shouldn’t feel bad for feeling it. It’s how you react to it that shows your true colors – and hopefully they’re not green.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Just because you can’t see how badly you need something doesn’t mean you don’t need it. Listen to your friends on this one; they know better.

Cancer ( June 21-July 22): Aggression’s going to be the name of the game this week – it’s the only way to get what you want. Letting up at all could mean missing this opportunity.

Leo ( July 23-August 22): You’re going to surprise everyone this week, but no one will be more surprised than yourself. This is a good thing, as there’s no tougher critic for you than you.

Virgo (August 23-September 22): Others are being wishy-washy with their feelings this week, and that’s all the more reason for you to stick to your guns.

Libra (September 23-October 22): Use your smooth talking abilities this week to get everyone to your line of thinking. Don’t oversell the point though, or you’ll be tuned out.

Scorpio (October 23-November 22): The night is darkest before the dawn, and rarely has that been more true than it is for you now. Great things are coming your way, so just hang tough.

Sagittarius (November 23-December 21): An impulsive move this week could prove to be the game-changer at work. Take that chance and you won’t be sorry. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Domestic responsibilities and business interests are pulling you in separate directions. You have to come up with a good balance for the two.

Aquarius ( January 20-February 19): There is no point to holding grudges, particularly when you’re not entirely in the right and the guilty party isn’t entirely guilty. Just let it go.

Pisces (February 20-March 20): Just because you’re optimistic does not mean you’re not realistic. Don’t let anyone tell you the glass is half empty when you know darn well it’s half full.

If your birthday is this week: You may feel like you’re alone and backed into a corner, but that couldn’t be less true. Take a closer look around you. Those walls you think are behind you are actually the friends and family who support you. Just because you haven’t asked for help doesn’t mean they aren’t 100% prepared to give it to you anyway.


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

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

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

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

Phone: 765-6550

Fax: 765-6556

Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

Phone: 765-6550

Fax: 765-6556

E-mail: [email protected]

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

YARD SALES

Advertise your FREE yard sale ad. Fax your ad to 765-6556 or call and leave message at 765-6550 by 2 p.m. Thursday.

Big moving sale. Sat. 8-12. 125 Lucard. Books, furniture, clothes, toys, toddler, bed, misc.

Yard Sale. 806 Mallory Ct. Sat. and Sun. 5/16 and 17. All clothes .25 cents.

Yard Sale. Sat. 505 Van Buren.

Yard Sale. 503 Fillmore Street. 80-gallon acrylic aquarium, men’s & women’s clothing, metal shelving unit, 2 BBQ’s, miscellaneous items. 7;30 a. m. - ??

EVENTS

Veteran’s Office will be open in Taft on the forth Tuesday of each month. Come to Supervisor Watson’s office at 315 Lincoln – Room #141, and visit Veteran’s officer Mike Penny if you’re a veteran who needs help. Hours are 9 a.m. until noon.

LOST

Silver Bracelet. engraved on back “Sweet 16” Please call to return (661)763-3618

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Decorative landscape curbing machine. Be the only one in town to provide this service! Complete turn key operation. Reasonable offers will be considered. Possible $500 hr profit. Contact 330-7012 or 428-0575

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Westside Humane Society needs foster homes! Call 765-3297 for application.

Grief Support Group, offered as a community service by Optimal Hospice Care. Meetings held 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. At Chevron Valley Credit Union, Community Room, 1092 W. Kern St., Taft. Enter by outside entrance – Albertson’s Shopping Center. And 3rd Thursday at First Baptist Church. 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 220 N. First St. Free and open to the public. Info call 716-4000.

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

COMPUTER SERVICE

Taft PC Services. Spring Special. PC Tuneup $25. Exp. 5/31/09. See price list at TaftPCServices.com. 623-5188.

HELP WANTED

Driver- Must have clean DMV. Class A and CDL required. Pre employment and drug screen required. Hazmat and tanker EN. Send resume, dmv printout and salory requirement to HR. PO Box 1076 Taft, CA 93268

Lifeguard wanted at the New Cuyama Aquatics Complex. $14.00/hr visit www.sbparks.com for details.

Recycling yard help. Good math and record keeping skills. Background check required. (661)747-9345

Need class A Drivers for a small vaccuum truck company and hiring for a dispatcher postition. 661-859-8426

FOR SALE

Misc. Tools, handyman tools, plumbing tools, and more. (661) 577-7636.

Coolers, downdraft and sidedraft, insulation available. 623.4063.

Like new oversized tan couch, love seat, chair with ottoman $500. Round clear glass coffee table with 2 end tables $50. 763-3949

Refrigerator. $125. 769-8785

Moving most sell 1999 Quad CabvDodge PU, 79000 mi $5,850 OBO; 2006 Thuro-bilt 2 Horse Trailer, pulled 10 times, $7,550 OBO; Oak Computer Armoire, $750 OBO 661-338-9723

WORK WANTED\LAWN\SPRINKLER REPAIR

Trash hauling @ Clean-ups. Yards, homes & lots. Land scaping, sprinkler repair, flower & tree planting. (661) 205-1203.

WANTED

Wanted. Reasonable priced, in good condition tredmill. (661) 763-3494.

Junk Cars! Cash Paid (661) 805-0552

LOST\FOUND PETS

PETS

Goats for sale. All ages and sizes. (661)769-8176

Free Pug Puppies. 763-4491.

Chiuaua puppies, beautiful, pure bred. 8 weeks. Teacups and Tiny Toys de-

wormed, 1st shots and registered. $150-$300. 903-0724

Playful kitty needing purr-fect home, neutered mle, first shots, (661) 765-5858.

LIVESTOCK

Goats for sale. All ages and sizes. (661)769-8176

AUTOMOBILES

1998 Oldsmobile Cutless. 75,000 original miles! Runs Fantastic....Rarely Used! Power Seats and Windows. Leather seats! $3,000. (661) 599-4845.

For Sale ‘79 Bronco, ‘77 Ranchero $500 each, ‘91 Kawasaki Jet Ski $400 661-623-5810

Hobby stock race car. 76 Pontiac Le Mans, 95 percent race ready. 350 motor, 350 trans. with car trailer. $2,500. (661) 763-3494 or 695-3429.

TRUCKS

1999 Chevy Blazer LS. 115,000 Miles. Power seats and windows. CD Player. $4,210 or best offer. (661) 599-4845

Trailer. 8 x 5 covered $2,500. 763-5495 or 623-1281.

For Sale. 2001 Ford F-150 4x4. Fully loaded. Tow package. crew cabAsking $11,000 or best offer. Call 661-768-4517

1986 FORD TRUCK F-250 SERVICE BOX WITH 8 TOOL STORAGE GREAT

FOR HANDYMAN JOB.run super strong 97,000 miles 1700.00 including tag and smog. or without tag and smog for discount ok email [email protected].

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Taft Property Management

1,2,3 and 4 Bedrooms now available in good

areas.CRIME FREE

HOUSING Brokers Licence

04417057661-745-4892

ROOM FOR RENT

$100 per month. $275 to move in. Cuyama area. Avail. Feb. 1st. (805) 868-5381.

MOBILE HOME

2 bd 2 ba, in Maricopa $600 + deposit. (661)623-1985

24 x 60 Mobile in BV Park. Xlt. Cond. 2 bd. 2 ba. All new carpet. Xlt. Price $30,000 obo. (661) 623-2102 or 745-3217.

APARTMENTS

Business Services

Cleaning Services

My Fair LadiesCleaning ServicesComm. and ResidentialServing the Westside340-8611Lic. No. 007657

Rite Away Carpet CleaningCarpet & Upholstery Cleaning\General CleaningOwner OperatedVisa\Master Card 765-4191

Taft ConstructionAir Conditioning and Heating

Solar Power SpecialistAskenergysavers.com

Ken Shugarts (661) 343-0507

We Do All Phases of ConstructionKitchen and Bathroom Specialists

30 Plus Years in ConstructionLicense No. 927634

1bd apartment. 400 Woodrow in Tradewinds. $625/month. 763-1168

HOUSES FOR RENT

3bd 2 ba, in Maricopa. $900 + deposit. (661)623-1985

3 bd. 1 ba., dining room, laundry rm and garage. $950 mo. plus deposit. 402 Pierce St. (661) 623-5188.

3 bd. 1 ba. remodeled, $700 mo. and 1 bd 1 ba. $550 mo. (661) 623-4063.

Clean 3bd. 201 Lucard $750/month + deposit. 765-4644 or 363-3005

527 D Street. Remodeled, 2bd. 2 ba. with one car garage. $950 plus $950 deposit.

No pets, no sec. 8. Includes wsher and dryer hookups, kitchen nook, stove, micro, and dishwasher, gardner and pest control. 549-0154.

319 and 319 1/2 Kern St. $650. deposit 650 2/1 [email protected]

319 1/2 kern st taft, ca 2/1 $650.00 Deposit same. 1-866-367-8171 email [email protected]

HOUSES FOR SALE

West ValleyReal Estate

WOW, 5/3 on 2 lots w/pool, 3 car garage, granite, like new! Parkview Village, 4/2, new tile & carpet, super clean! Updated Model Home Standards, 3/2, hardwood floors, granite, pool! (661) 763-1500. www.BuySellManage.com.

Sp. #30 BVMHP. 2 bd. 2 ba. Formal L/D plus den. Call to see @ 765-2989 or 805-1168. Price reduced.

P.O. Box 1113Taft, CA 93268

Office (661) 765-6182Fax (661) 765-6155

[email protected]

Crane and Transportation ServicePumping Unit Repair

Lic. # 887301

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Beverly MitchellRealtor

Absolutely wonderful turn-key home! Living room, formal din-ing area, large kitchen with bar, 2 bedroom, 2 bath lovely mas-ter bathroom. TV or office room. Many upgrades, dual pane glazed windows, plaster walls, newer carpets with fans in all rooms. Newer storage shed. Lovely landscaped yard. Extra nice car-port. Energy efficient home! This home has had TLC!$54,500 Call to see!

Open HouseSunday 1-4 p.m.

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415 Harrison St. Taft, CA 93268 (661) 765-2987Monday-Friday 9-5:30, Saturday 9-3

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Brand New Homes in Taft3 New Homes 3 Bedroom, 2 bath

For Private Showing or For More Information

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Amber Street Homes(on front street between 6th and 5th Streets)

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For Private Showing Call 763-3517For More Information Please Call 763-3517

March 29th and 30thSaturday and Sunsay

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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RECYCLE THIS PAPERDO YOUR PART TOCLEAN UP TAFT!

BARRON PROPERTIESManagement/Sales

“Putting Management back into your Property”

Ethele M. Barron325 Kern Street

[email protected]

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

Nominations are due Wednesday, May 27thWinners will be announced Friday, June 5th!

Pick up Your Ballot In any Issue of the Taft Independent!

A Hint of ClassInside The Historic FortGift Shop- Floral Design

Clothing Boutique915 N. 10th St. Ste. 34

Monday - Friday 10am - 6pmSaturday 10am - 3pm

Pamela Dudley763-3831444-5420

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