Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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The Loop recently learned of an amazing young cancer survivor by the name of Jennifer Kochanski (or Jenn) from Jim Wallace of the Tehachapi Cancer Foundation. He felt that her story could possibly help others who are dealing with cancer. On meeting her I was even very impressed by her grace, beauty and the candor with which she told the story of her journey with cancer. Jim met Jenn when, after moving to Tehachapi last fall, her family discovered that their new home had no central heat. They...
le, and no doubt you’re receiving postcard and phone solicitations daily. Before you give in to the shiny promise of a new loan, ask yourself “what matters most”? If you’re dealing with a call center, it could be that the rep’s commission is what matters most to them. They’ll quote whatever you ask for, without any analysis about what is financially smart. Many people respond to an ad and ask about “the rate”, which we know can vary greatly depending on what you want to do. Prescription be...
Have a Heart Humane Society has been approached by a Tehachapi Eagle Scout to work with him and his troop on a community service construction project. We have given the idea a lot of consideration. Have a Heart proposes to work with the scouts to help some of the feral cat colonies in Tehachapi. Why does Tehachapi have feral cats? Feral cats are the offspring of stray or abandoned pets that were not spayed or neutered. Have a Heart will ask business owners, residents and our own volunteers to...
Ruth W. writes: “I have a 3 year-old shepherd mix that barks at everything. How can I train her not to bark?” Dear Ruth, So, you know how, when referring to extra-marital affairs people will say things like “the affair isn’t the problem, it is a ‘symptom’ of the problem”? Well, I believe this to be true where affairs are concerned, and also where “barking at everything” is concerned. It is first important to think about the different reasons WHY dogs bark. They obviously bark to communicate an...
Vouchers: Have a Heart Humane Society has Kern County spay/neuter vouchers available for all pet owners in eastern Kern County (California City, Mojave, Boron, Rosamond and Tehachapi). The vouchers are $70 for dogs and $40 for cats, and they must be redeemed at Southern Kern Vet Hospital in Rosamond. We suggest pet owners call Southern Kern Veterinary Services at (661) 256-8121 first to make an appointment. Ask them what your balance after the co-pay would be using the Kern County voucher. Then, stop by Radio Shack (1121 W Valley Blvd,...
Do I need to file a tax return? The answer depends on you filing status, your age and the type of income you earn. Each person is allowed to earn a certain amount of income before they are required to file a tax return. Each individual is allowed a personal exemption of $3,950 and a standard deduction of $6,200 for 2014. Hence an individual can have $10,150 of taxable income before being taxed if under age 65. If age 65 or over, an additional $1,550 standard deduction is allowed, so the filing threshold increase to $11,700 of taxable income....
Winter is a fine time for reading, as we all know, but I offer to you the suggestion that any time is a fine time for reading. Yes, I do understand, the more you read, the more you want to read and that sounds a bit addictive. Catching a cold virus gave me permission to read, read, read, and so I did. I read about elephants and dogs, the Civil War, the Great War, the Bush family, and both suspense and mystery novels. Strangely the-to-be-read pile seems to be growing taller. Just a little side...
Keith Wilson and his wife Annie purchased their Tehachapi home last year. They were attracted to the experience of four seasons and the great weather. Keith felt the new house needed a little work and has been upgrading it a bit at a time ever since. They still have a house in Inyokern, California, which they plan to sell and Annie still has her house in Palmdale. Even though the couple has been married for five years, Annie’s children are finishing school there and it is convenient to her j...
Searching through my mother Marion Deaver’s files for a column, I found an article she wrote probably in the late ‘50s or early ‘60s about a Mojave Chamber of Commerce meeting. Some of those in charge, including Milt Smith, Mojave Desert News co-owner; Robert Byers, owner of Byers Furniture; and D.C. Sparling, owner of Kayo’s Trailer Park, were appointed to a committee to research the possibility of filing a request for a Kern County Grand Jury investigation. Some chamber members believe...
In every Social Security Disability claim the Social Security Administration (SSA) or, in this case the judge, making the final decision must determine how credible or believable the claimant is regarding their limitations. The credibility issues and subsequent analysis is extremely important in a disability claim because, face it, if the SSA believes the claimant to be fully credible then they should almost always consider the claimant to be disabled. We are not talking about not being...
You might guess by my title that the unspeakably violent murder of Jordanian Pilot, Lt. Muath Al-Kaseasbeh, is invading my thoughts. As you know, Muath was caged and burned alive by people claiming to be devoutly religious. I’m not the most adept religious scholar…so I can’t seem to find the religious teachings that direct us to do things like that. I like to study and question literal teachings and when I pray asking God to “set our hearts on fire,” I mean it as a metaphor. Metaphors...
Effective Jan. 1, 2001, Business and Professions Code Section 6400 et seq. redefined “paralegal” to mean only those who work for and are supervised by attornies. A “legal document assistant” is authorized under California law to prepare legal documents for consumers. Paralegals may not work independently for consumers. What can a legal document assistant do? At your direction, LDAs can complete court forms for you. LDAs may file forms with the court and have them served. LDAs may also supply...
A few years back I came upon a book called Leonie, which told of a woman who had studied and received her degree in Dentistry in 1902; she was twenty years old. She first was to practice in San Francisco, then to Arizona with the Hopi Indians, and also to the Klondike where she spent fifteen years. Later, back in California, for four years, she tended the dental needs of the young men in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps from 1932 until 1936. When the Federal Government appointed the...
Every year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announces cost-of-living adjustments that affect contribution limits for retirement plans, thresholds for deductions and credits, and standard deduction and personal exemption amounts. Here are a few of the key adjustments for 2015. Retirement plans Employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), and most 457 plans can defer up to $18,000 in compensation in 2015 (up from $17,500 in 2014); employees age 50 and older can defer up to an additional $6,000...
Tehachapi's own "Spine Guy", Dr. Terry Brady will be behind the bar and pouring wine to raise money for his chosen charity, "Healing Horses and Armed Forces." HHAAF helps both veterans and service members improve their quality of life utilizing the human, equine connection. Come out for some of Dr. Brady's great Austrailian Humor and support this noble and local cause! (See Dr. Brady's letter on Pg 21 of this issue.) Join Dr. Brady on Feb. 22, from 2-5 p.m. at Souza Family Winery, located at...
The City is like a corporation, with City Hall as the corporate headquarters, and the City Council as the Board of Directors. The customers are the residents and the business owners. Greg Garrett, Tehachapi City Manager, used this analogy as he outlined the City's success and progress at a recent Kiwanis Club meeting. Garrett stressed how important it is that the City live up to the expectations of its customers who want an active and high quality life style. There are 9 thousand residents in...
Working from her home studio space in Bear Valley Springs, Kathryn Jacobson uses Photoshop CS4 technology to create stunning works of art from photos she has taken. Her present camera is a Nikon 700 and she enjoys using her zoom lens. Inspired by animals and their actions she likes to re-interpret what she saw into “a softer more painterly image”. She works from her Mac. She enjoys working in a setting of urban noise and can often be seen at Kohnen’s Bakery working the images on her compu...
Stop by and see our collection of uncommonly eclectic and unusually unique stuff. Remember we carry an extensive line of art and craft supplies, and provide artist services in addition to local arts, handcrafts, jewelry, antiques, collectibles, music, books, yarn, gift items and more. For additional information please visit our facebook page: www.facebook.com/TehachapiTreasureTrove or call us at 661-822-6794 116 East Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi CA 93561 (Located across the Street from the Water...
Tehachapi Community Theatre (TCT) is offering a Sweetheart Promotion for an evening with our Valentine! After a quiet dinner, or wonderful evening stroll around town tasting fabulous local and regional wines while savoring special chocolate tidbits, why not take your valentine to see final evening showing of the hit TCT live stage production of Sylvia. We will be offering our "Two for Twenty" promotion, only available at the BeeKay box office on Valentine's night, Saturday, Feb. 14. The BeeKay...
From a large window overlooking a local golf course, artist Michelle Miller creates a world of beauty. Utilizing oil paints on canvas, Ms. Miller finds inspiration by hiking the various nature trails near her home. The Loop recently met with her at Gallery'n Gifts in Tehachapi where her work is on permanent display. Your paintings appear very bold in texture and seem to jump off the canvas. "I enjoy boldness of form and color. Many of my paintings are reminiscent of not only the shape and...
On Monday, Feb. 10 the Tehachapi School Board was treated to a presentation by Tompkins Elementary School Principal Cherie Belcoe and some of her students. Fifth grader Kayla Winchell explained her award-winning science project to the board. The project involved the effects of salt, sugar and sand on the melting of ice. Fourth grader Clair Schmidt also presented her science project exploring the effects of spring water, tap water and salt water on plants. Both of these students will be...
Twice a year in February and August Tehachapi Valley Arts Association celebrates and showcases our local photographers at their best. This month the walls at Gallery 'N' Gifts are filled to capacity with 172 photos submitted by 53 photographers for the 9th annual TVAA Photo Contest. On First Friday, February 6, winners were announced during a First Friday reception with music, food and plenty of camera talk. Pictures are on display this month. Best of Show Winner was Heather Tingley with her...
On Saturday, Jan. 31 the Rotary Club of Tehachapi hosted its second annual Wine Pairing Dinner featuring the wines of Tobin James Cellars. The event was a sell out and the 80 participants had a great evening at The Shed (formerly The Apple Shed), 333 E Tehachapi Blvd, where they experienced some of the new cuisine that will soon be offered at the restaurant. The evening started with appetizers of venison, buffalo and boar sliders served with Tobin James Radiance (Chardonnay). This was followed by West African vegetable soup which had a...
Most Tehachapi motorists associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to our town from the factory with chargers is growing every year. Here’s why – You need three elements for combustion: fuel, oxygen, and ignition (spark plug in gasoline engines and compression in diesels). Superchargers and turbochargers deal with the oxygen part of the formula. In the normally aspirated engines drivers are familiar with, air is just drawn in from the outside by vacuum pressure cre...
Having gone to school in Oklahoma I learned about the state’s many “historically black towns”. At least that was what they were called when I went to school. There were many such towns in Oklahoma, and while some are still in existence, there are many that no longer exist. Sometimes the town names tell us about the people that lived there, names like Bookertee and Liberty. Well, California had an all-black town and it isn’t too far from here. The town of Allensworth is preserved in the Colonel...
