Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Entry fee: $5 (cash only) 10-visit punch pass: $40 (cash only) Passes available at the District Office or at the pool. Morning Lap Swim Days & Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5-7 a.m. Evening Lap Swim Days & Times: Tuesday and Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m. Shallow Water Aerobics with Marti Days & Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Deep Water Aerobics with Kathleen Days & Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. Location of Dye Natatorium pool: 400-B S. Snyder Ave., Tehachapi. Visit...
Everyone was welcome to take part in Cerro Coso Community College's Express Enrollment to streamline their registration process, which took place on Wednesday, April 17. Snacks and beverages were offered as students went from room to room to see what was in store for their future. Each student received one-on-one attention with programs such as financial aid, academic advising and many other support needs. Friendly staff awaited new and current students, ready to explore their many options for...
When I was a child and we became ill, my mother took over with a few home remedies. If that didn’t work we didn’t exactly call the doctor for in the mid-’30s in Mojave, we had no phone ... not many people did. My brother would be told to run two blocks up the street to Doctor Warner’s office/residence. Dr. Warner would come by in his old two-door Model A Ford sedan. It was officially called the Model A Ford Tudor Sedan. A very handsome automobile, but not the one owned by Dr. Warner. His was...
I hope you'll catch the play on words in the title. Turns out that May is an important month when it comes to the written word here in the U.S. Our United States Post Office was established in perpetuity on May 8, 1794, and regular U.S. airmail service began on May 15, 1918. In between these two May events we have: • The mail by stagecoach. (1832) • The Pony Express. (1860-1861) • The Intercontinental Railroad, driving of the Golden Spike. (1869) Mail is defined as letters and packages conveyed...
Alan Mark Heaberlin, long-time California City resident, died at home on Saturday, April 6. He was 74. Alan was born in Lancaster and lived mostly in the Antelope and Mojave valleys. He met his wife, Diana, in 1972. They married on Sept. 15, 1984, a partnership of 52 years. They had no children but were loyal guardians to many pets throughout the years. Before retirement, Alan was a test driver for Kett Engineering. He was an automobile enthusiast throughout his life; racing sprint cars, owned...
Jenny Willa (Clemons) Jones of Tehachapi, led her life as a selfless caregiver and educator who filled the world with joy through endless acts of kindness and compassion. Born in Valparaiso, Indiana on July 27, 1982, her parents, LeRoy and Jane of North Judson, Indiana instilled in their daughter a remarkable ability to connect with people, provide comfort and give back. Jenny grew up alongside her loving older brother Josh. His steadfast mentorship and occasional sibling rivalry, along with her...
The oldest protestant church in Tehachapi celebrated two anniversaries during the month of April. The Tehachapi Community Congregational Church began 104 years ago when the Methodist Church disbanded. At first, the new congregation met in the school auditorium, but in 1928 the current sanctuary was built on the corner of Green and E streets. The 96-year-old building survived the 1952 earthquake and in 2024 is continually in use for worship, weddings and funerals. The anniversaries were...
Serena Thornburg, a sixth-grade student at Jacobsen Middle School, recently competed at the California State Science and Engineering Fair, the final science fair of the academic year for students throughout the State of California in grades 6-12. The fair is hosted by the California Science and Engineering foundation, held entirely online this year on April 16. Thornburg competed with more than 900 of the state's top science students and received an honorable mention for her science project titl...
Whenever anyone asks me what my favorite season is, my stock answer is, whatever season is coming next. That is, if someone asks me that question in summer, my answer will be fall; if someone asks in the middle of fall, the answer will be winter. And, so on. I think, therefore, that I really like all the seasons, but I especially like the fact that they change. I love the beginning of a new season, and then after a month or two, I’m ready for the next one, ready for a change. That’s one rea...
Last year, manager Casey Thacker informed me that the treadmills at our Tehachapi club needed to be replaced. When asked if we should purchase new Precor treadmills, he showed me a brochure of treadmills made by a company named Woodway. But nothing was said about the cost, which turned out to be double the price ($14,000 each) of competing brands. I agreed to attend the 2024 Fitness Industry Tradeshow in Los Angeles to evaluate the various options, and I simply had to agree that Casey made the...
The Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District has been a supporter of the Tehachapi Humanitarian Relief Group (THRG) and The Villages’ local humanitarian efforts for years, from helping with fundraising events, gathering volunteers and stocking their food pantries. Most recently, the healthcare district has filed for a grant that would give them the funds to complete a second community garden. TVHD has partnered with the THRG and The Village on a community garden project, which started with a small lot in The Village’s backyard. It has now exp...
Raymond Michel Joseph Girard, 65, of Tehachapi, passed away unexpectedly on April 6. Ray was born to Albert and Claire Girard on Sept. 6, 1958, in Montebello, California. Ray worked for over 40 years in the aerospace industry after serving in the Air Force and then as an engineer at Northrup Grumman since 1990. Ray married Veronica in 1987, and together, they enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing and raising their children after moving to Tehachapi in 1990. Ray served the Tehachapi community for...
Ted Kitzmiller, former owner of the Radio Shack in Tehachapi, passed away March 28 after a four year battle with cancer. Born Robert Theodore on June 8, 1946 in Jamestown, Pennsylvania, Ted and his family moved to Fullerton, California when he was a boy. Ted met Chelley when he stole her candy bar at Sunny Hills High School. Sparks flew and they were married Sept. 21, 1963. Their son Danny was born in 1964 followed by Gina in 1967. In 1985, Ted's job transferred to Bakersfield, so the family of...
Lorina Jane Powell was born on May 11, 1948, in Bemidji, Minnesota. She passed away on April 10 in Bakersfield after 10 years of Parkinson's disease. In her early years Lorina was a switchboard operator at the phone company in Mojave. She also spent time as a bookkeeper. Lorina was the founder of Western Graphics in 1981, which she successfully owned and operated until 2001. She loved antiques and was a vendor of many amazing antique pieces at Central Park Antique Mall. Lorina loved going to...
Canine Companions is a national nonprofit organization committed to providing service dogs to people with disabilities at no charge to the recipients. With six regional training centers and subsequent chapters, Canine Companions has trained and placed over 7,700 service dogs. The Kern County Volunteer Chapter of Canine Companions, located in Tehachapi, welcomes their newest puppies Vinnie and Dane! Since its formation in 2011, it is the chapter's job to socialize and train the puppies over a...
This is a great question and one I hear often. Families usually want to come in right away and prepare. My first response is stay home with your loved one. Time with your loved one is your most precious commodity. I have had instances where families were at the funeral home preparing and their loved one passed away while they were with me. This can be devastating. We can help you begin this difficult process at home and aid you in preparing for a meeting with an arrangement counselor after your loved one has passed. I advise that, instead of co...
Stem cells are the foundation of our body’s repair system, versatile cells with the ability to transform into various specialized cell types essential for maintaining our health. However, as we age, the regenerative power of these cells wanes, hampered by genetic factors, environmental stressors and lifestyle choices. At the age of 20, we are endowed with an impressive one billion stem cells. Yet, as the years pass, this reservoir dwindles dramatically: • By age 30: a 60% decline to 400 million. • By age 50: a 75% decline to 250 million. • By...
The perfect gift for your favorite cowgirl is at Cowboys & Angels. Check out the new shoes, purses and hats from Dawn Jones. New furniture, as well. Now accepting new Western consignment items. Stop by Cowboys & Angels, located at 798 Tucker Rd., Ste. 3, next to Canine Creek and Fastrip gas station....
John McCraw is an experienced electrician with 45 years under his belt, and has been a business owner of over 30 years. His first business after receiving his contractor's license in 1987 was John K. McCraw Electrical. They were located in Santa Clarita where John lived for many years. Recently, John and his wife Becky made the move to Bear Valley Springs with their future retirement in mind. His business, John K. McCraw Electrical Tehachapi, started operation earlier this year. While he works...
As a child I was fascinated by epitaphs. Epitaphs are the words found on graves’ headstones. Some were sad, some were thoughtful and some were funny. I remember in my seventh-grade English class we covered epitaphs, and I became intrigued by them. The epitaphs themselves gave insight into the life of the deceased or what people thought of them. Some gave information on their demise while others seemed to just want to get on with it. My mom had a book of epitaphs and had memorized several herself...
"Altar" is a term many of us associate with the church. The Oxford Dictionary definition of an altar is, "the table in a Christian church at which the bread and wine are consecrated in communion services." The Christian church is not the only religious sect to use altars in their worship. Altars can be found at many places of worship, such as temples and shrines, and are commonly associated with paganism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism. An altar is meant to be a sacred space, be it in a house...
It's finally April and that means wildflower season. I'm hoping for a super bloom close to home this year, thanks to all the rain we've had this winter. Of course, you never know – it takes a combination of elements to make a very good year, including temperatures and wind, as well as rainfall, and they must all line up at the right time and in the right order. But no matter what, whether a super bloom or not, we're sure to see a variety of wildflowers this spring. In the lower elevations, l...
Tehachapi, you were awesome! No unexpected spring snowstorm was going to stop us from having fun! The annual Easter Egg Hunt was a resounding success, thanks to the enthusiastic participation of our community and the generous support of our sponsor, Valley Strong Credit Union. Families braved the winter-like conditions to join in the fun-filled event, held inside the ABIAC Gym on March 30. Children excitedly searched for Easter eggs through a gym filled with balloons, enjoyed the various games...
spring dances across these greening hillsideswhere all the chill winter rains came fallingyet through the clouds the golden sun now shineswhose gentle warmth gives the seeds their prodding to this year paint impressionist landscapesen plein air on the blank fertile canvaswith a fractal brush ‘cross this open spacein lupines and poppies among the grass seasons turn turn turn heralding new lifewhile now all the trees work towards fruitingwe hold onto these moments as we drivetwinkling images w...
I love the work that I do. I have made many friends here in Tehachapi since I started my business in 2001. That is when I moved up here and met Ted Kitzmiller. Ted was the owner of Radio Shack in Old Town. Chelley, his wife, was taking a picture editing class from me and said that her husband needed some computer services at his store. When I met Ted, he showed me the trouble he was having and I took care of them for him. We struck up a conversation about my background in the IT field and asked...
