Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Dennis Cowden of Tehachapi had a fascinating encounter with what we believe to be a juvenile red-tailed hawk on his property on Nov. 7, 2017. Apparently, red-tailed hawks may be the most common hawk in North America. Dennis says the hawk posed for him for several minutes. This was his favorite photo out of a few dozen. Look on page 16 of this issue to see another photo of this beautiful raptor. Dennis is the writer of The Cookie Corner, a regular column in The Loop. Find his gingerbread cookie...
Early this year Murphy's Diesel & Auto Repair, long known for their emergency roadside big rig service, took over the South Street auto repair shop formerly known as Shofner Automotive. Jeff and Paula Murphy said that they are delighted to be able to now provide service to all vehicles from diesel big rigs and heavy equipment to compact cars. Knowing the importance of customer service in Tehachapi, the Murphys have retained the service personnel including Service Writer/Shop Foreman Rick...
On the afternoon of Oct. 25, the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce helped Susan Minor celebrate the Grand Opening of Slice of Life Enrichment School. Responding to the needs of home-schooled and traditionally schooled students for classes in language, music, and art, the new facility at 48771 Valley Blvd. has been beautifully designed and remodeled by Susan's husband Lonnie, a general contractor, and their son Seth as a classroom, meeting, and recital center. Susan moved to Bear Valley Springs from...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. You may spend decades contributing to your IRA and 401(k). But, eventually, you'll need to use this money. Before that day arrives, you'll want to be familiar with the rules governing withdrawals – and you'll want to know just how much you should take out. To begin with, withdrawals from traditional employer-sponsored retirement plans like these fall under the Internal Revenue Service's "required m...
In searching my Mother Marion Deaver's files I am always amazed thinking that I am going to run out of topics, but then I come across something new. Although I began covering the Mojave Airport District after its inception in 1972 and wrote many articles and several columns about it, I found a couple of articles I had not seen before. The airport district evolved into the East Kern Airport District and today because of tenant's new research and flights to the edge of space is known as the...
Just about everyone is aware that Tehachapi's new hospital is due to open sometime next year. Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley also has a new president and CEO. Jeff Lingerfelt arrived to take the reins on August 14. His wife Jenny arrived about a month later. They came from Geneseo, Ill. where Jeff had spent the last two years as CEO of Hammond-Henry Hospital. It was just recently announced that Lingerfelt was named to Becker's Healthcare 60 Critical Access CEOs to Know list for the second tim...
Are you still using Internet Explorer (IE)? If so, we need to talk. Are you tired of seeing "Web page not responding" errors? Tired of seeing "Could not connect to secure page" when you try to connect to your bank's website? How about "An error has occurred in a script on this page," tired of that one? You can fix all of these errors by not using IE anymore. Here are a few more reasons to quit IE: • IE is more "hackable" than any other browser. Any. Other. Browser. IE has been banished by IT d...
Today, there are over 50 million small business owners in America. With the advent of new companies such as Uber and Airbnb, having your own business seems easier than ever. New business start-ups are exploding whether the plan is to go full-time or just to have a little something on the side to make some extra cash. This phenomenon is reshaping the American economy creating more and more self-employed entrepreneurs. It is easy to start a new business, and you want to make sure you don't overloo...
In spite of all the disasters, killing sprees, ugliness and uncertainty going on in our world today, there is always something to be thankful for. Every morning when I wake up to a new day, I am thankful to be alive, to know that I can pretty much enjoy the coming day as I chose. Every morning when I sit at the breakfast table and eat the food before me, I am thankful for the bounty in my refrigerator and cupboards. I am also thankful for the clothes I wear, and the medicines I take, and the com...
On a beautiful Saturday evening, the Tehachapi Gandy Dancers Square Dance Club hosted their October Harvest and Anniversary Dance to 36 square and round dancers. Dancers representing the Mountain Squares at Frazier Park, the Joaquin Squares of Bakersfield, the Bakersfield Rounders, the Aces & Deuces of Palmdale, and our own Tehachapi Gandy Dancers came together to enjoy a night of dancing and camaraderie along with celebrating the Gandy Dancers 39th anniversary as a square dance club. Dick...
Public Works crews worked alongside a beekeeper and tree trimmer on Wednesday Nov. 1, 2017 for the safe removal of a beehive on F Street. "It was a good environmentally friendly way to deal with this type of issue. We were able to save the bees and restore safety for the public," said Ryan Montgomery Public Works Director. The beehive was found to be deep inside a rotting tree on F Street in downtown. The initial attempt to encourage the bees to move into a bee box mounted on the tree was...
The Tehachapi Lions Club is holding its Christmas for Seniors service project to brighten the holidays for low-income, isolated and or homebound seniors who have no family. Donations can be dropped off at The Loop, 206 S. Green St., or the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, 209 E. Tehachapi Blvd., any time through Dec. 1. The "12 Items of Christmas" that are most needed include: two-ply toilet paper, dryer fabric softener sheets, shaving cream, hand and body wash, shampoo, conditioner and...
When I occasionally travel Willow Springs Road towards Rosamond and Lancaster, I pass Truman Road and Hamilton Road. For years I have told anyone who would listen that the two roads do not stand for an early American statesman, Alexander Hamilton, or former President Harry Truman. The two roads are a reminder of Truman Hamilton, former lawman and Constable of the 11th Judicial Township. Beginning his job in 1922, residents saw a man of substantial size; both in height and weight. His size alone...
The Tehachapi Lions Club is pleased to announce their November Student-of-the-Month recipients. The staff at Jacobsen Middle School noticed that sixth grader Tabitha Campbell has been trying her best since she came to the Sixth Grade Center. Her effort and dedication to doing the best she can is paying off as she began the school year with four A's and one B. The staff at JMS congratulates Tabitha and encourages her to keep up her efforts. Senior Alex Lowery was selected by the staff at Monroe...
I grew up in Tehachapi. I learned to ride my bike while avoiding tumbleweeds, learned to drive a car in weather that can change in an instant, and got my first job - making pizzas at Little Caesars. I moved away for college to study journalism, but moved back nearly two years ago to raise my family in this unique little town. So much has changed, but the things that remain the same and the people who work to preserve the charming small town atmosphere, help it to still feel like home. These are...
Investing for your retirement isn't about getting rich quick. More often, it's about having a game plan that you can live with over a long time. You wouldn't expect to be able to play the piano without learning the basics and practicing. Investing for your retirement over the long term also takes a little knowledge and discipline. Though there can be no guarantee that any investment strategy will be successful and all investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal, there are...
Whether you are fixing up your home for sale, getting ready for the cooler months, or remodeling after the kids move out. The most important step in any home improvement project is to choose a qualified contractor. There are a few things that should be considered and verified when choosing a home repair contractor, such as: Check license status Don't hire a contractor to work on your house without asking for their license number and insurance. State law requires that someone have a contractor's...
As Autumn comes on, my tastes turn to more bold flavors. This simple lentil salad is a bold punch of flavor. Deep, rich, earthy lentils. Peppery arugula. Sweet sun dried tomatoes. And a tannic sherry vinaigrette. It's perfection. Items with an asterisk (*) are available at Taylor's Provisions - 208 S. Mill Street. Near the corner of Mill and F Streets. Part of the Mill Town Marketplace collection of businesses. Lentil Salad Salad ingredients: • *4 cups cooked lentils • 2 cups arugula, cho...
On Tuesday, Oct. 24 the City of Tehachapi recognized employees for reaching milestone markers for their years of service to the city. "We are so lucky to have dedicated people in our organization. The city would not function at the high level it does without staff who care about our community as much as they do," said City Manager Greg Garrett. Leading the way with 33 years of service is Perrin Cowan who works in our Public Works Department. Dale Hamon and Christie Copus were each recognized...
The Tehachapi Westside Cemetery, 920 Enterprise Way, and the Tehachapi Eastside Cemetery, 820 Burnett Road, are both official Wreaths Across America (WAA) locations and will host a wreath-laying ceremony for Wreaths Across America Day. More than 1,200 other locations across the country will participate in this event that began in 1992 at Arlington National Cemetery. The event will be held Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, 10:30 a.m. beginning at the Westside Cemetery. Following a short program and the...
With many happy hoots and hollers, Tehachapi High School students enthusiastically welcomed local veterans to campus Thursday, Nov. 9. Student-crafted art and decorations covered the THS gym for the school's 10th annual Veterans Day Assembly. After refreshments in their honor, local veterans entered the gym to a standing ovation and loud applause from students and staff. Judging by the smiles on the faces of both students and their invited guests, this is an event that means a lot to all...
Sage Scott, an eighth grade student at Jacobsen Middle School, has taken the first step to becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the Tehachapi Lions Club. Scott's poster was among more than 600,000 entries submitted worldwide in the 30th annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Lions Clubs International is sponsoring the contest to emphasize the importance of world peace to young people everywhere. "It is my hope that my drawing, Love...
It was a full house at the Wells Education Center board room Nov. 6 as the Tehachapi City Council honored the sponsors and 263 volunteers who have made the Tehachapi GranFondo cycling event No. 13 in the nation. Local non-profit organizations received checks for a total of $22,000 for their work supporting the popular event and providing volunteers. Below left, attorneys Maricela Marroquin (left) and Youstina Aziz, both of the Los Angeles firm Richards Watson Gershon, are of counsel to the city...
My husband, Al and I had the rare opportunity to attend a special gathering of World War II fighter pilots who were combat Aces in August 2009. We met William Hardy, U. S. Navy Ace; Clarence 'Bud' Anderson, USAF triple Ace; Fredrick 'Boots' Blessee, Korean War Ace; and The Flying Greek, Col. Steve Pisanos, who flew for the RAF and the U.S. Army Air Corps as a WWII flying ace with ten aerial victories. Pisanos was encouraged to write a book about his life by the late Col. Frances 'Gabby' Gabreski...
The Christmas Kettle campaign is our largest fundraiser and helps provide for the programs that we run throughout the year. All the money collected in Tehachapi stays in Tehachapi. Bell ringing began on Nov. 18! If you want to help volunteer you can sign up at www.registertoring.com You can register as an individual or as a group with your church or organization! We will be bell ringing until Dec. 23. The Salvation Army of Tehachapi provides emergency food and utilities for those who are...
