Oilworker Monument

October 15, 2009 started the one year countdown to Oildoradoand Taft’s 100th birthday celebration.   A luncheon was held at OT’s Cookhouse in Taft andhosted by Oildorado Inc.  Anestimated 100 people were in attendance for the countdown celebration. 

Michael R. Starzer, President and CEO of Bonanza CreekEnergy Operating Co., LLC presented a check in the amount of $20,000 to VicKillingsworth, chairman of the Oilworker Monument Committee.

SEMLOH Foundation has donated $100,000 to the OilworkerMonument Committee. 

The donations from individuals, companies and foundationsshow the passion people have in recognizing the contributions of the OIL WORKERto this area.

The Oilworker Monument Committee has made the decision to have the entire monument built of bronze.  This includes the 34 foot derrick, tools and men. If you have not contributed to this worthy cause, you still have time to have your company's name on a plaque.  Leave a legacy of your company and your employees. The first order of bricks have been placed.  We will be ordering more, so if you want to recognize a family member, friend or yourself, act now.