REMINDER: Only 55 days until the Taft Diamond Jubilee Taft Oildorado celebrating Taft's 100th birthday, October 15-24 and the dedication of the Oil Worker's monument with Huell Howser present to videotape his program called, "California Gold" for public television broadcast on the West Coast. This is also the anniversary of the world famous Lakeview Gusher -- the granddaddy of all gushers -- that spewed 9,000,000 barrels of oil over a year and a half before it stopped flowing. A historical marker is located at the crater of the gusher on the old road between between Maricopa and Taft. The Taft Oildorado website is oildoradodays.com.
Historical Note: This comes from Larry Peahl's 53-page compilation of the "Chronology of History of Taft" from 1863 until 2009: Petroleum development begins 1880 in the Sunset area. 1989 McKittrick the rail line completed to Asphalto, east of McKittrick, where post office opened. Jan. 1, 1900, post office opened in McKittrick and Asphalto post office closed.
REMINDER: Only 69 days until the Taft Diamond Jubilee -- The Taft Oildorado, Inc., celebrating Taft's 100th birthday, October 15-24 and the dedication of the Oil Worker's monument with Huell Howser present to videotape his program called, "California Gold" for public television broadcast on the West Coast. The year 2010 is also the anniversary of the world famous Lakeview Gusher -- the granddaddy of all gushers -- that spewed 9,000,000 barrels of oil over a year and a half before it stopped flowing. A historical marker is located at the crater of the gusher on the old road between between Maricopa and Taft. The Taft Oildorado website is oildoradodays.com.
Taft's Midway Driller, which is also celebrating its 100th birthday this year, is asking for your favorite memory of an Oildorado celebrations.
Taft Oildorado Street Party
Eddie Money is coming to Taft on Thursday October 21, and has been booked by Taft Oildorado to help celebrate Taft's Diamond Jubilee 100th birthday. Incorporated in 1910, Taft is different. We celebrate Taft's birthday every five years, and this year is the date of the next celebration. The celebration will start on October 15 and run for the next 10 days. Tickets for Eddie Money Street Party will be on sale at the Taft Oildorado headquarters, which will open in August at the old Pioneer Mercantile Building at 5th and Main Streets or at the Taft Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $5 for general admission. The gates will open at 5 p.m. and the show will start at 8.
With 29 million records sold worldwide, Eddie Money's raspy, husky voice is recognized everywhere records are played.
For more information contact Carla Finlay at cfinlay@toniclle.com or visit www.oildoradodays.com
REMINDER: Only 116 days until the Taft Diamond Jubilee -- The Taft Oildorado, Inc., celebrating Taft's 100th birthday, October 15-24 and the dedication of the Oil Worker's monument with Huell Howser present to videotape his program called, "California Gold" for public television broadcast on the West Coast. The year 2010 is also the anniversary of the world famous Lakeview Gusher -- the granddaddy of all gushers -- that spewed 9,000,000 barrels of oil over a year and a half before it stopped flowing. A historical marker is located at the crater of the gusher on the old road between between Maricopa and Taft. The Taft Oildorado website is oildoradodays.com.
W.C.M.A to Host 3rd Annual BBQ to Benefit Local Salvation Army We all know times are tough, there aren’t many who have not been affected by our local economy.
REMINDER: Only 130 days until the Taft Diamond Jubilee -- The Taft Oildorado, Inc., celebrating Taft's 100th birthday, October 15-24 and the dedication of the Oil Worker's monument with Huell Howser present to videotape his program called, "California Gold" for public television broadcast on the West Coast. This is also the anniversary of the world famous Lakeview Gusher -- the granddaddy of all gushers -- that spewed 9,000,000 barrels of oil over a year and a half before it stopped flowing. A historical marker is located at the crater of the gusher on the old road between between Maricopa and Taft. The Taft Oildorado website is oildoradodays.com
REMINDER: Only 137 days until the Taft Diamond Jubilee -- The Taft Oildorado, Inc., celebrating Taft's 100th birthday, October 15-24 and the dedication of the Oil Worker's monument with Huell Howser present to videotape his program called, "California Gold" for public television broadcast on the West Coast. This year is also the anniversary of the world famous Lakeview Gusher -- the granddaddy of all gushers -- that spewed 9,000,000 barrels of oil over a year and a half before it stopped flowing. A historical marker is located at the crater of the gusher on the old road between between Maricopa and Taft. The Taft Oildorado website is oildoradodays.com
REMINDER: Only 154 days until the Taft Diamond Jubilee -- The Taft Oildorado, Inc., celebrating Taft's 100th birthday, October 15-24 and the dedication of the Oil Worker's monument with Huell Howser present to videotape his program called, "California Gold" for public television broadcast on the West Coast. This is also the anniversary of the world famous Lakeview Gusher -- the granddaddy of all gushers -- that spewed 9,000,000 barrels of oil over a year and a half before it stopped flowing. A historical marker is located at the crater of the gusher between Maricopa and Taft.
The Taft Oildorado website is oildoradodays.com.
REMINDER: Only 160 days until the Taft Diamond Jubilee -- The Taft Oildorado, Inc., celebrating Taft's 100th birthday, October 15-24 and the dedication of the Oil Worker's monument with Huell Howser present to videotape his program called, "California Gold" for public television broadcast on the West Coast. This is also the anniversary of the world famous Lakeview Gusher -- the granddaddy of all gushers -- that spewed 9 million barrels of oil over a year and a half before it stopped flowing. A historical marker is located at the crater of the gusher between Maricopa and Taft.
The Taft Oildorado website is oildoradodays.com.
REMINDER: Only 174 days until the Taft Diamond Jubilee -- The Taft Oildorado, Inc., celebrating Taft's 100th birthday, October 15-24 and the dedication of the Oil Worker's monument with Huell Howser present to videotape his program called, "California Gold" for public television broadcast on the West Coast. The year 2010 is also the anniversary of the world famous Lakeview Gusher -- the granddaddy of all gushers -- that spewed 9,000,000 barrels of oil over a year and a half before it stopped flowing. A historical marker is located at the crater of the gusher between Maricopa and Taft.
The Taft Oildorado website is oildoradodays.com.
