Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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On Thursday, June 2, the City of Tehachapi will hold the first Tehachapi Farmers Market for the summer of 2022. "We love to showcase our downtown Tehachapi businesses, and the Farmers Market is a reason for our community to come down and not only see what is on display at the Farmers Market but also all of our businesses in downtown. Come out, buy some fresh produce, enjoy the live music, and then stop by and grab dinner and a movie from one of our small businesses," said Greg Garrett City...
When I occasionally travel Willow Springs Road toward 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...
Laurie and I recently got to spend the day in Normandy, walking the hallowed ground where American, English and Canadian soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice on June 6, 1944. We were honored to observe the playing of taps at the American Cemetery in memory of the men buried on the grounds. Our troops attacked the beaches at Utah and Omaha as well as Point du Hoc while the English landed at Gold and Sword and the Canadian troops at Juno beach. About 18,000 men of the US 82nd and 101st Airborne...
Kern County is home to several worthwhile museums, and one of them is the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and Science in downtown Bakersfield. I've been meaning to visit this museum for some time now but for one reason or another, I've never gotten around to it. Then one day local historian/artist/friend Helen McAllister suggested I check it out. She spoke so highly and enthusiastically of it that I moved it up on my list. So, friends Jane Baron, Leila Kleiman and I jumped into a car...
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At Cornerstone Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, our main goal is to fight the stigmas around mental illness; substance abuse in particular. The stigmas turn a diagnosable treatable physical illness into character flaws, spiritual issues and a lifestyle choice that impedes those suffering from receiving the help they need. More often than not the stigmas result in an attitude of “pick yourself up by your boot straps” (a phrase that originally meant an impossible task, by the way), “ju...
The theme for the 41th Annual Access Programs Awards ceremony held on Friday, April 29 was, "The Future is Bright." Student speaker Coral Ashlock from the Ridgecrest campus shared how focus and determination kept her on track with her schooling during the pandemic. Matthew Guntert, from the Eastern Sierra College Center (ESCC), credited all the personal ways counselors, tutors, laptop loans, WiFi and a variety of programs sought to engage students remotely was very helpful to students and their...
Lindsey was a comforting friend, a wonderful sister, a strong wife and she always stood up for the people she loved. Her sense of humor was wonderful. She delighted most in being a mother. The town knew her from the "Feed My Sheep" meals program. She and her father began it after the death of her mother. She was the tough lady that always set aside a few extra plates of spaghetti for any latecomers. In 2011 the building that hosted "Feed My Sheep" also hosted the Salvation Army. This is where...
The Tehachapi Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale on April 23 was a tremendous success. The community came out and helped us earn over $2,500 by buying books. That money is being put to use immediately to purchase some really nice prizes for the library's Summer Reading Challenge. Bringing in this much money will help with our library's plan to have two or three times as many prizes as in previous years. The Summer Reading Challenge will run from June 1-July 31 at the Tehachapi Library,...
On May 16, the City of Tehachapi, Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District (TVRPD), Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District (TVHD) and Houchin Community Blood Bank (HCBB) worked together for what turned out to be the largest turnout for a community blood drive this year. Kristel Pollock from HCCB provided the results for the blood drive and this one tied the largest turnout by the Tehachapi community with 54 total donors. In total, 66 people came out to roll up their sleeves, 61 registered...
My beloved wife, Linda Jean Kracke, born on March 30, 1951, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away on May 12. Linda is survived by her husband, Gene Kracke; her three children, Elizabeth (Kracke) Osborn and, husband; Brian, Joseph Kracke, and, wife, Jane; and Mathew Kracke. She also leaves behind her cousins, Nick Vigna, Tom Vigna, Elvy Vigna, Joe Vigna and Janet Dubin; as well as her eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a fierce protector of her family and those she...
The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome a new business, Earl’s V-Twin Motorcycle Services. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 16 at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Earl’s V-Twin Motorcycle Services will also have a Grand Opening Event on Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with live music. We hope you can make it to both events! Visit them at 1100 E. Tehachapi Blvd., Ste. A....
A friend asked me a few weeks ago if I would like to revisit the Edwards AFB Flight Test Museum. These days you have to be retired military or work there to get on base. It ends up my friend Kerry is a former Air force jet mechanic at Edwards and knows the base very well, so on May 12 we got a fantastic tour. We also had a former FAA pilot and a retired firemen with us on this trek to Edwards. For security reasons, at this time tours at the Edwards Flight Test Museum are not given to the...
On May 16, the Tehachapi City Council proclaimed May 15-21 as National Police Week in Tehachapi. Mayor Phil Smith presented Tehachapi Police Chief Kent Kroeger and members of the Tehachapi Police Department with the proclamation at the beginning of the council meeting that night. Mayor Smith expressed his deepest thanks to the law enforcement community and our Tehachapi Police Officers. Chief Kroeger accepted the proclamation on behalf of all men and women who serve and protect their...
The public is invited to the 2022 Memorial Day ceremony at Historic Union Cemetery Monday, May 30 at 9 a.m. Michael Bowers, Trustee of Historic Union Cemetery serves as our master of ceremonies. A Garrison Flag from the Kern County Fire Department will provide a backdrop for the ceremony and we have several guest speakers, including Brigadier General Sandifer Jr. of the Buffalo Soldiers, our keynote speaker hails from Edwards AFB: Lt. Col. Christopher “SIN” Campbell, F-35 ITF Director and 461 FLTS Commander. The U.S. Naval Sea Cadets and Son...
Michaela Deaver has been awarded the 2022 Valley Oaks Charter School salutatorian. This incredibly resilient and flexible young lady is the oldest of five siblings and was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. Michaela's has lived in 10 houses on four military bases over the past 18 years! Michaela came to Valley Oaks in 2012. She was home schooled from kindergarten through her senior year of high school. Although she has a passion for science and education, her academics have also included...
New heath care products Great news for our soap connoisseurs. Our new soap artist, Ana Marie Sowell, has created a line of lotions, face creams, soaps and balms. Originally created for her own use, friends, family and acquaintances soon convinced Ana Marie to make her concoctions available for purchase. A nurse for 30 years, Ana Marie saw a need for healthy and reasonably priced skin care products. Her all-natural products consist of a blend of coconut, mango and other tropical fragrances. Classes and events Our Children’s Art Class is now a...
TVAA Gallery 'N' Gifts June guest artist presents Anya Lathrop. Decades after first learning to embroider, Anya Lathrop is still learning how to make curves out of straight lines. For her upcoming show, "Horcruxes," Anya has various embroideries done on raw canvas, but she has also experimented with different mediums such as epoxy and gold leaf on prepared canvases. Anya has devoted her life to the arts, as a musician/vocalist, actor, writer, painter and textile artist. Her husband accurately...
Tech Trek is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) camp aimed toward encouraging the interest, excitement and self-confidence in 7th grade girls. Sponsored by American Association of University Women, it is week-long event which features hands-on activities in STEM-related fields held on a college campus. Tehachapi Mountain Branch/AAUW has supported this program for many years and provided scholarships for girls from Jacobsen Middle School to attend Tech Trek. Linda Flores, Tech...
The Bakersfield National Cemetery will commemorate Memorial Day with a 9 a.m. ceremony on Saturday, May 28 at the Bakersfield National Cemetery. Veterans, their families, friends and the public are invited to attend. Guest speakers for the event include Congressman Kevin McCarthy and Congressman David Valadao. The event will also feature a fly over, wreath presentation, traditional military tributes and music provided by the Bakersfield High School Band. U.S. Air Force Lt Col Hans Buckwalter,...
Jack Wiehn, a senior at Valley Oaks Charter School, has received a $15,000 George Beadle Scholarship from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where he will study Graphic Design with a minor in Business Administration. Jack is also a recipient of the President's Award for Academic Excellence and the American Citizenship Award which honors graduating seniors. He is also a member of the California Scholarship Federation. Taking advantage of Valley Oak's variety of class structures, he has chosen...
Kern County Public Health urges residents to protect themselves from the heat as triple digit temperatures are expected for the first time this year on Wednesday afternoon. Heat poses a substantial health risk, especially for vulnerable populations including young children, the elderly, those with chronic diseases or disabilities, and pregnant women. People suffer heat-related illness when their bodies are unable to cool themselves properly. Heat-related illness includes cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and death. Warning signs of...
On May 12, the Tehachapi Rotary Club was treated to a talk by Miles Muzio, the chief meteorologist for Bakersfield news station KBAK. He has held that position since 2003. In 2017, he became the Meteorology Instructor at the California Aeronautical University at Meadows Field in Bakersfield. Muzio originally spent 12 years as an Air Force forecaster in Alaska. He has written extensively on forecasting techniques and done experimental research on UV radiation forecasting methods as well as a...
"Don't wait until you know who you are to get started." -Austin Kleon. This is Mikailey's favorite quote and how she has approached her life in high school. Mikailey was not the biggest fan of school growing up. She was home schooled from pre-k through 8th grade and admitted that she was a rough kid to educate during the elementary years. However, when she entered middle school, Mikailey started liking school more. Once she enrolled at Valley Oaks for high school, Mikailey's whole mentality...
Valley Oaks Charter School held its Senior Honors Reception on May 16. Students received various awards including Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Presidential Academic Excellence Awards, Presidential Academic Achievement Awards, Citizenship Awards, California Scholarship Federation Lifetime awards, Interact Outstanding Service Award and were recognized for completion of A-G requirements. Those honored included the following: • Dylan Amato – CSF Lifetime award, A-G Completion and American Cit...
