Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Marilyn passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 17 after a brief but intense battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, W. W. "Buzz" Wells; sons, Wesley W. Wells of Lolo, Mont. and Jay W. Wells of Shell Beach, Calif.; Montana granddaughters Mallory, Delaney and Kennedy Wells; California granddaughter, Jamie; and grandson, Jake Wells. She is also survived by her sister, Erlene Boward Wall of Helena, Mont.; nephew, Brett Wall of Helena, Mont.; niece, Debbie Wall Schaner...
The Cerro Coso Community College Honors program hosted its first virtual recognition for program graduates on the college website at www.cerrocoso.edu/studentservices/2020-honors-program-graduates. Graduates and their instructors reflected on the hard work the students put into the rigorous program. Students received their Honors cords and tassels to wear in the college-wide commencement ceremony during the drive-thru regalia and professional photography event. Since 1998, the Honors program has provided opportunities for students to challenge...
Father Wesley Clare, pastor of St. Jude's Anglican Church and Chaplain in the National Guard, commemorated his retirement from service in the National Guard on June 28 at St. Jude's Anglican Church. As with most celebrations these days, the event was delayed a few months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Several chaplains and other military personnel who served with Father Clare over the years as well as members of his congregation and assorted friends and family attended and enjoyed a delicious...
Who can forget Tom and Huck, Sid, Aunt Polly and of course pretty Becky Thatcher? They are found in the lazy crazy summer days in fictional St. Petersburg, Missouri, created by a man whose name came from vessels going up and down the great Mississippi. “Mark Twain!” they would call out. Samuel Longhorne Clemmons penned the name Mark Twain and wrote of the greatest adventures of summertime. Stories of Tom and Huck that have lived on since 1876. Scraps and jokes and tricks, lots of fishing, sca...
The Flight Test Museum Foundation (FTMF) is honored to announce a generous contribution from Terra-Gen, a leading independent renewable energy provider with offices and projects in the Antelope Valley. Terra-Gen is contributing $250,000 to the FTMF to sponsor the SR-71A Blackbird and help directly fund construction of the new Flight Test Museum being built outside the West Gate at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB). The Flight Test Museum's mission is to preserve, display and educate the public on...
One-time Tehachapi resident Robert Howell McLeod passed away on Feb. 29 in Montrose, Calif., located north of Los Angeles. Robert was born during the Depression on July 27, 1930 in southwest Oklahoma. Located on the edge of the Dust Bowl in southwest Oklahoma, his parents owned a small farm where they raised most of the food for themselves and their 12 children. Robert was the next to youngest and by the end of World War II, only he and his younger sister were left at home. Three of his...
In most aspects of life, knowledge is power; this is especially true when it comes to your car. Having insight into how your vehicle works plays a part in keeping you safe on the road, and it can help you handle any car troubles without breaking a sweat. Asking the right car questions can provide you with some valuable automotive know-how. Still, many people new to owning or caring for a vehicle shy away from asking questions for fear of looking uninformed. If you’re one of those folks, you’re in luck! Here are the answers to four car que...
Recently, I had the honor of leading a memorial service for a gentleman who was an inspiring hero. He had been a firefighter for 30 years and often walked into danger. There's a particular biblical quote that is usually read at the farewell service for firefighters: "No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends." (John 15:13 NSRSV) This man had written a brief autobiography and it was precious to hold the pages of his handwritten words. He was one year older than...
Jennifer Leigh Williams (affectionately known as "Petes"), 55, of Tehachapi, Calif., passed away on Tuesday, June 9, after a long battle with auto-immune disease and chronic pain. She was born on April 14, 1965 in Panorama City, Calif. to Andre and Barbara Wetta. Originally from Redding, Calif., Jennifer worked in the Antelope Valley as a Financial Consultant for 14 years. She opened her independent office, J. Williams Personal Financial Planning, Inc., in Tehachapi in 2008. Later that year,...
New investments continue as COVID-uncertainty looms The world hasn't completely stopped although the moving in and out of economic recovery has been frustrating for many as the goal posts related to COVID-19 continue to change. With that said, investment continues in the City of Tehachapi. It is a testament to our community, our quality of life and the customers that support local business. As many may have seen, the remodel continues to Tacos El Superior, the Antelope Valley-based business...
Transfer Station Access Stickers How do you get your new sticker to gain access to the site? You have received a notice in the mail. The CSD will need you, as the occupant of the property, to fill out the enclosed form and send it back to the District Office. When the enclosed form is completed and returned to the District office, an access tag will be assigned to the occupant of the property and the vehicle used for trash disposal only. In order to receive your tag, you must come to the...
The City of Tehachapi and the Tehachapi Police Department encourage Tehachapi residents to sign-up for free important and emergency local alerts. Tehachapi residents can receive real time public safety messages through Nixle. Signing up is quick and easy, text the word Tehachapi to 888777. The City of Tehachapi and the Tehachapi Police Department have partnered with Nixle to implement its community notification system to alert residents in real-time for localized emergencies and relevant community advisories. Stay instantly informed of trusted,...
Question: Last summer my kids and I went camping in the mountains. I thought we were careful about ticks, but unfortunately, I found several in our clothing when we got back and one bit me! A few weeks later I started to have severe headaches and neck stiffness. I also developed severe pain and swelling in my knees. I finally went to the doctor to discover I have Lyme Disease. Now I am unable to work because I am having problems concentrating and focusing. Would I qualify for benefits even if I...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC. The investment world contains different types of risk. Your stocks or stock-based mutual funds could lose value during periods of market volatility. The price of your bonds or bond funds could also decline, if new bonds are issued at higher interest rates. But have you ever thought about longevity risk? Insurance companies and pension funds view longevity risk as the risk...
