Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Kiwanis members were treated to a preview of the upcoming musical, Riverwind, when Director Karl Schuck introduced the cast and explained his reasons for selecting this play. He had seen Riverwind in 1965 and dreamed of one day being its director. When there was an opening for Tehachapi Community Theater to stage a musical, Schuck volunteered to direct the play that had captivated him many years ago. He described the play as sweet and charming, the perfect show for Tehachapi. The story takes...
It's been said that beauty is pain. The lovely ladies at Stylz Salon, located at 20021 West Valley Blvd, seem to make it look easy and entirely pain free. Owner and hair stylist, Bobbie Searcy, has been in the beautification business for over 20 years. She has always wanted to operate her own salon and when the opportunity recently arose, she jumped at the chance. She has painstakingly hand picked a fantastic array of qualified professionals to help make her quaint and inviting salon flourish! Mrs. Ginger Kunstmann: hair stylist...
Reverand Mark Maxon was assigned to Saint Malachy Catholic Church in Tehachapi last November by Bishop Ochoa of the Fresno Diocese. "Assign" may not be quite the right word, because Rev. Maxon said that he chose Tehachapi out of several assignments that he was offered. As a man who loves the outdoors, he said that he is delighted to be here. Before moving to Tehachapi, Rev. Maxon was Associate Pastor for a year and a half in Visalia and at Saint Francis of Assisi in Bakersfield for two years....
Tortoise Days has a long tradition in California City. This year's big day will be on Saturday, May 14 , from 10 – 6p.m.in Central Park. The $1.00 ticket price (age 5 and up) helps fund scholarships for local students. This year's theme is "Family Fun in the Park." Booths will provide either free games or activities. In addition to a cake walk, coloring contest (download at: www.californiacitychamber.com), face painting, basketball throw, bounce house, and themed photo cutouts, you can add y...
Recently I visited the Mesa Verde Detention Center in Bakersfield - the temporary forced residence of about 300 male and 100 female undocumented immigrants. While touring the facility and praying with inmates, I thought about biblical stories. Have you ever noticed how much of the bible tells about migration? People on a journey somewhere…up into the mountains, wandering in the wilderness, leaving one place and seeking a homeland. We are people in motion, all of us. Some with legal status to m...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you’re a golfer, you know the joys (and occasional frustrations) of the game. But you might not realize that some of the lessons you learn on the links can carry over to other areas of your life – such as retirement planning. So whether you’re already retired or are planning to retire in the next few years, consider the following suggestions: Try to overcome the “yips” When you miss those short put...
I wrote this article six months ago and had so many people respond to it, I thought it would be good to present it again for those who missed it the first time. As I mentioned before, at least 90% of the clients that come to me for massage are looking for relief from pain in their upper traps, neck and shoulders. As I palpate their upper traps and in between the shoulder blades, every time… without fail, I find dense nodules that cause the client pain when I press into it. I get asked all the t...
Mutt Fans, put your hands and paws together for little Miss Vivi, who has just surpassed fifty hours of community service, and earned her Therapy Dog certification! This sweet girl was found wandering the streets in Mexico just a little over a year ago. When I met her, she was terrified of everyone and everything. She cowered and tucked her tail and bared her teeth when other, got too close. Then she got involved in our Miracle Mutts program, and to see her today, you wouldn't recognize her as...
Pacific Waterfowl Rescue (PWR) is a new animal rescue in the Tehachapi Valley. Formed in October 2015, it's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome domestic ducks and geese. They also seek to educate the public about domestic waterfowl and to discourage public dumping of them. Most people do not realize the harm that they do by leaving a domestic duck in a park or lake. Domestic ducks & geese are very vulnerable to predators. Most domestic ducks and geese can't fly and often are not aware...
May is my favorite month of the year. No, it’s not because it’s my birthday month and I try to do something different and exciting every year to celebrate my birthday. No, it’s not because I love my mother and we celebrate Mother’s Day. No, it’s not because spring is in full swing and the weather is perfect, and the wildflowers are blooming. May is my favorite month of the year because I am passionate about business, especially small entrepreneurial businesses, and the first week of May is Na...
Some residents in Bear Valley Springs and Stallion Springs who want to vote on Proposition H are not sure they can vote. The Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District encompasses all of the Tehachapi valleys and adjacent areas to the north and south, dips down into the Central Valley on the west side (at one point crossing Bear Mountain Road, or Hwy. 223) and extends down the east side into California City. Only residents who live within the boundary can vote on Prop H, the passage of which would...
Under a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Economic Adjustment, representatives of two economic development consulting firms have begun researching East Kern County. Their job is to discover the economic strengths and weaknesses of the communities in East Kern and to help structure plans for the future. County Supervisors Zack Scrivner and Mick Gleason, who together represent all of East Kern, won the grant, which is being administered by the county. Vicki Doll and Fawn...
The Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District programs offer more than games. "Thousands of kids come through our programs," District Manager LeAnn Williams told the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce at its April 19, 2016 monthly luncheon at Pacino's Restaurant. "They could be abused or bullied or had a fight with their girlfriend. This could be the best hour of their week. We want it to be a safe place for kids and families. We want staff members to be positive role models." The...
Water report – "Jacobsen Reservoir held 1,220 acre feet in storage on April 15, which is about average for that date," Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District Manager John Martin reported to the district board on April 20. "Our forecast shows the reservoir peaking at 1,429 acre feet on May 10." The drought, he reported, is continuing into its fourth year. "The State Water Project allocation is currently 45 percent but it could still go up. Northern Sierra precipitation is 121 percent of n...
The former women's prison in Tehachapi had its beginning in 1852 explained Del Troy, Tehachapi's well known historian, when she spoke to the Kiwanis Club. In those early days there was a ship at San Quentin Point that held 50 convicts, some of whom were women. A prison was built for them, and the women were housed in the same facility as the men until 1928 when the legislature approved separate prisons for women. The State of California purchased 1700 acres in Cummings Valley from Lucas Brite...
In 2012, the City of Tehachapi introduced a sponsorship program that allowed businesses, organizations, families or individuals to sponsor an American flag in downtown Tehachapi. The sponsorship program, known as the "Adopt-A-Flag" program, gives Tehachapi and its residents an opportunity to show off their pride and patriotism for America. The City has approximately 100 decorative light posts on Tehachapi Boulevard, Green Street, "F" Street, Curry, Robinson, and the Mill Street corridor right of...
The Tehachapi Lions Club enjoyed a presentation given by Eugene Suksi at their April 21st meeting. Suksi is the CEO of the Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District. Suksi informed the Lions of the new hospitals progress and explained what services will be available at the new facility. He also spoke about the hospital's affiliation with Adventist Health and explained their proposal of a prepaid $27 million lease to complete and fully equip the new hospital without any further financial commitment...
Fashion is an ever evolving change in colors, lengths, and styles. If you hold on to your wardrobe long enough it’s most likely that your dated look will come back at some point in your future. Of course, our sizes change and our taste helps to dictate what we want to wear. So, come to the Fashion Fiesta, Rotary’s Spring Fashion Show being held at Woods Pavilion at 323 West F Street at 5 p.m. on May 5th (Cinco de Mayo). You get a firsthand look at styles, colors and fashions available locally as models show you wear from Get Dressed, The Dre...
Harli Smith spoke about her participation in Medical Brigades to Nicaragua at the weekly Rotary meeting. She was a Rotoract at Tehachapi High School and is now attendintg California State University, Bakersfield studying medicine. Tehachapi Rotary club presented her with a check for $500 to help offset expenses for her trip to Nicaragua, for seven days leaving June 13. We are looking forward to her report about her trip when she returns. If you would like to donate please visit this website...
The Tehachapi Lions Club was pleased to honor three local students for their achievements at their April 21st meeting. Tehachapi High School's nominee was Piper Meisler. Piper is one of those conscientious students who excels academically, but has other talents as well. She is a gifted musician who plays the cello in the Tehachapi Community Orchestra. Piper has a great attitude and is willing to go out of her way to help other students. Monroe High School's nominee is Lord Evric Long. Lord...
A long standing tradition of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 221 is to have the chosen Girl State Delegate give the first poppy of the year to a distinguished member of the community. This year is no exception. At a recent Tehachapi City Council meeting Tehachapi High School Junior Emerson Fisher gave the first poppy to City Mayor, Susan Wiggins. This is the first step in announcing May as Poppy Month. American Legion Auxiliary members and Post Legion members will be seen around town passing...
At their April 26 meeting, the Tehachapi School Board unanimously approved the final contract with VIA Heart Foundation to supply the district with 21 AED units and to provide the oversight and maintenance of the units. The final cost of the units is $26,585 with an annual maintenance fee of $4,200. Money will also be set aside to provide for replacement at the end of ten years. The district was able to secure safety credit funds for the initial purchase so no money will come out of the General...
4-H Club The Stallion Springs 4-H Club made a presentation to the CSD Board of Directors at the April meeting promoting their annual Community Garden project. The club is currently preparing the Community Garden for this year. Located behind the swimming pool the garden has various size planting boxes available for rent for $12 to $36 depending on the size of the box. Planting is expected to begin around Mother’s Day. Reserve yours now. For more information contact Denise Cox at (661) 822-1423 or Lori Rogers at (661) 822-3268. Applications a...
May is my favorite month of the year. No, it’s not because it’s my birthday month and I try to do something different and exciting every year to celebrate my birthday. No, it’s not because I love my mother and we celebrate Mother’s Day. No, it’s not because spring is in full swing and the weather is perfect, and the wildflowers are blooming. May is my favorite month of the year because I am passionate about business, especially small entrepreneurial businesses, and the first week of May is Na...
I was at a home earlier this week doing a consultation for the homeowner who wanted to remove some lawn and take advantage of the turf removal rebate. Her lawn looked really healthy – and she only watered once a week. I hope one thing we are learning from this drought is that lawns DO NOT need to be watered every day. That’s just plain wasteful (not to mention against the drought emergency regulations). We know with scientific accuracy how much water fescue lawn needs. A watering schedule to keep your lawn healthy would look like this: • Once...
