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On Oct. 4, Cheers to Charity distributed $53,875 to local nonprofit organizations. What began in 2014, as a small fundraiser in a parking lot, has grown into the year's most anticipated fundraising event. The Cheers team supported 14 nonprofits with grants ranging from $1,000 to $7,500. The August 2024 event, featuring food, wine, craft beer, home brews and spirit-free mocktails, brought together several hundred people to raise money for charity. Tehachapi's Aviator Park lit up with thousands...
Every Halloween, I have a go-to dish: chili! As a busy mom, I would prep all the chopped vegetables the night before and sautee them in a pot, adding the rest of the ingredients, letting it simmer away while I juggled pumpkin carving and costuming. By the time the sun started to set, and my son was ready for trick-or-treating, dinner was ready to be enjoyed. This year, I no longer have to prepare for trick-or-treaters, or finish touching up Halloween make-up, so I changed things up a bit with...
John Alvin Ashe, passed away peacefully on Sept. 16 in Los Angeles with the love of his family and friends. Born on April 17, 1942, John Alvin Ashe led a remarkable life filled with love and support to his family, dedication and service to our country. John Alvin Ashe leaves to mourn in his passing, wife Maria T. Ashe, five children with mother of (preceded in death) Jo Anne Ashe, John A. Ashe Jr., Sherrod A. Ashe, Wanda Y. Ashe, Patricia L. Ashe and Rhonda J. (Stacy) Moses, eight grandchildren...
Kern County Public Health, in coordination with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is investigating a potential human case of H5N1 bird flu in an individual who had contact with infected cattle at a dairy farm. "While the risk to the general public remains low, it continues to be extremely important for persons who may come in contact with infected animals to use caution and wear proper personal protective equipment,"...
Diamonds are a girl's best friend. A diamond is a piece of coal that handled stress well. A diamond in the rough. Perhaps you're sensing a theme. Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society presents "Diamond Crystals: Types, History, Sources, and Current Issues" by Renee Newman. Newman is an expert on colored stones and diamonds, and she will be speaking at our upcoming Oct. 24 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Tehachapi Senior Center. Don't miss this interesting and exciting presentation. Surprisingly,...
There once was a little girl whose mother let her wear Pippi Longstocking braids to school whenever she asked. This mother encouraged her daughter to "march to the beat of her own drum." She let her little girl be herself, even when it was weird. What a beautiful gift to give a child. The world is full of pressures, stressing one to tow the line, be acceptable. Expectations that do not necessarily "one size fits all." Some of the most creative and heroic people in this world were a bit out of pl...
Fused glass class, Oct. 5 Join Leila Klieman, our resident glass artist, and create a beautiful, fused glass bowl. The class starts at 10:30 a.m. Be sure to wear closed toed shoes. Cat adoption event, Oct. 12 Last month's cat adoption was a huge success, and we are repeating it again this month. Come adopt a cat or kitten or learn about getting a local non-domestic cat spayed. Downtown Trick or Treat Trail, Oct 31 The Arts Center is proud to join with the city and other businesses here in town...
For the past two years, my health had been steadily declining, and it felt like my body was betraying me. I was constantly passing out, losing energy, and spent most of my days sleeping. Despite multiple doctor visits, no one could quite figure out what was wrong with me. At the same time, I was under immense stress, caring for my husband, who was 100% disabled, a retired Air Force Master Sergeant. His health was rapidly deteriorating too – he had developed dementia and had both of his legs a...
Sandra was the sixth child born to parents Leslie William Crews and Rachel Carson Crews, residents of Roscoe (now Sun Valley), California. The family moved to Little Rock, California when Sandy was 3 years old. She went on to be a graduate of Palmdale High School in 1961. Sandy married Allen Nelson of Palmdale, California in March 1963 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Family and friends attended the ceremony with Sandy's brother Norman being best man and Dorothea Zoller as bride's maid. The honeymoon was...
Toys for Tots 2024 Autumn has arrived! That means it's time for our Toys for Tots drive. This has long been an annual tradition for our local Farmers Insurance office. The Tehachapi community is literally in our blood. Our office is completely staffed by long-time locals to help our community, the one we live in, to be the best it can be. It always amazes me how Tehachapi pulls together at this time of year and donates so much for our local kids. Over the years we have collected thousands of toy...
On the last Saturday of September, more than 280 classic cars, trucks and motorcycles rumbled into Downtown Tehachapi for Thunder on the Mountain Car and Motorcycle Show. Gorgeous autos filled Green Street, F Street and surrounding parking areas. The streets were filled with guests who enjoyed live music from Smokin' Jack Primo, shopping at vendor booths and even racing on pedal cars. At noon, engines roared to life for the iconic "thunder" sound that lasted more than a minute. At the end of...
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Sue Wonacott, fondly known to many as Momma Sue. Sue's warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication touched the lives of everyone she met. Her remarkable 18-year tenure in the health insurance industry, including 12 years at Farmers Insurance, is a testament to her commitment to helping others navigate the complexities of health insurance. Sue's passion for serving the community led her to join Central Health Acc...
The weekend of Sept. 21 and 22 saw 62 horse and rider teams from throughout California and Nevada gather at the Bear Valley Equestrian Center for the California State Horsemen's Association (CSHA) Trail Trials 2024 State Championship Event. Avid trail riders competed for beautiful awards and bragging rights as California State Champions after two days of competition, riding up to seven miles a day while encountering different challenging obstacles throughout Bear Valley. Numerical scores were...
On the morning of Oct. 7, artist Lyn Bennett began the repairs on the Nuwä mural located on the north side of the Hitching Post Theater. Bennett is part of the "Make Art Tehachapi" mural restoration team....
Local Volkswagen clubs met at the former Kmart parking lot for their annual trek to the Stallion Springs Oktoberfest on Oct. 5. We saw a great mini car show, which included many popular years of custom VWs. There must have been over 100 VWs and other custom cars headed for the fun in Stallion....
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Donald Walter Waldowski, Jr. was born Dec. 18, 1953 in Webster, South Dakota. His mother soon gave him the nickname Toby. Toby gave his life to Jesus on his knees in the basement of his home after hearing Billy Graham's message and call. He received his bachelor's degree from South Dakota State University (SDSU) in 1976. While attending SDSU, Toby fell in love with Barbara Shelsta and they were married their junior year on Aug. 9, 1975. After graduating together, they moved to Orange County,...
Every month has a special designation, and every year around this time I like to write a reminder that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's a great time to get those breasts checked and catch any abnormalities early. Early detection can save lives, and early detection depends on actually getting checked out. October is the month to get that done! So that's my reminder for this year. Because in researching the month of October, I also found a lot of other fun stuff to remember and...
I've seen my fair share of high school football games over the years. I played in some memorable ones, too. From the field to the press box to the broadcast booth and the public address system, I've witnessed several contests that stick in my brain. But the game on Sept. 27, Tehachapi High School vs. Golden West (Visalia), is now at the top of my chart. Our Warriors lost the game, but witnessing that contest was worth the price of admission, or at least the price of my volunteer time to THS...
This is part 2 of an article that was in the Aug. 31 issue of The Loop newspaper. Last time I talked about the origin of coffee and how it came to America. In this installment, I'll explain how to roast your own coffee. But first, why should you bother? Because the resulting drink is SO MUCH BETTER than anything you've ever had before. And it's fun, easy and lots cheaper than buying from expenisve coffeehouse chains every day. There are two ways to roast coffee beans: drum roasting and fluid...
Chaelsea Tolentino has owned and operated the Mountain Coffee House on Mill Street for the past four years. It's a modern-day oasis of hot and cold coffees, teas and yummy edibles served in a welcoming ambiance reminiscent of a retro, mid-century coffee house. Over the years, Chaelsea has traditionally hosted local artists, musicians, storytellers and poets. October's featured artist is Andi Hicks who brings her eclectic collection of watercolors, acrylics, embroidery and photography to their ga...
I met Dr. William Costello, his lovely wife Annette and their seven children on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 22, following services at Tehachapi Sovereign Grace Church where Will had been installed as permanent pastor the week before. The family came to Tehachapi from Visalia where Will had been pastor of Grace Bible Church for six years before joining the pulpit-supply team of Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield. When Pastor Mike Jarvis resigned from TSGC at the end of 2022, Will was sent to fill in...
When it comes to choosing healthcare for you and your family, especially in smaller communities like Tehachapi, you deserve the very best. At Adventist Health, we're proud to offer 5-star primary care, backed by ratings from real patients just like you. In 2024, Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley earned two 5-star ratings - one for patient recommendations and another for cleanliness. These ratings are based on patient survey data collected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),...
A group of fifth grade students from Cummings Valley Elementary School recently had the opportunity to participate in the Department of Defense's STARBASE program at Edwards Air Force Base. This unique five-day educational experience, over the span of five weeks, was the first of its kind for Cummings Valley Elementary, marking a significant milestone in the program due to new DoD guidance that expanded eligibility beyond Title I schools. Teachers Angelica McKay, Haley Sexton and Lisa Newman...
Take action during National Preparedness Month to get ready for emergencies The American Red Cross of Central California is encouraging everyone to take critical actions during National Preparedness Month this September to be ready for worsening disasters. Deadly storms and floods, raging fires and extreme heat are becoming more frequent and intense due to the climate crisis, and families are experiencing the effects. "Disasters can happen at any time, often without warning, changing lives...
