Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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We’re short and sweet this week: Here is an article posted in the National Mortgage Professional magazine. While the majority of prospective homebuyers do their research on home loans online, they prefer to handle their applications in the presence of a loan officer. According to a new survey of nearly 2,000 adults conducted on behalf of the American Bankers Association, 60 percent of Americans stated that, while they use the Internet to research their home loans, they would rather apply for a...
Tehachapi mural artist Lyn Bennett will be on hand to talk to visitors and answer questions about her latest painting located in Dunkn Donuts on July 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. Dunkin Donuts commissioned Bennett to create a mural that would illustrate some of the most significant attributes of Tehachapi. Lyn's work is on exhibit in many locations around Tehachapi. She painted the Blacksmith mural on S. Curry and the Monolith mural on F Street as well as the walls of Big Papa's and Darlene's Real...
Three downtown businesses have been awarded façade grants by Main Street Tehachapi for improvements made to their businesses or buildings. The checks totaling $9,000 were awarded on Monday, July 17 for work recently completed. Although the grants required matching funds, each of the businesses expenses more than exceeded the maximum of $3,000 per business allowed under the grant program. Sheridan's Consignment Shop has expanded into an additional location in the 200 block of Tehachapi...
I was reminded the other day of a breakfast I had with friends a few years ago, an experience that has always served as a great lesson to me about how utterly draining negativity can be and how to deal with it. I’ll call those friends Ed and Elle. We met at a quaint little restaurant here in town, where everyone is usually brimming with year-round cheer, a place that served good food and plenty of it. We sat at a table with a checkered tablecloth, by the fireplace. I loved the place but I plead...
This is the third and probably the last of the historical collaborations between my brother Bill Deaver and me to write our columns. Bill did most of the writing on this one; however I provided the memories needed for names of people from the past. What prompted this trip down memory lane was the building known as the Poole Building in Mojave suffering damage from a fire recently. This began as a major discussion in my family and with many of the community speculating on how the old building...
One of Tehachapi’s newer residents is Linda Slover. Linda is also owner of Twisted Sisters Revival, one of Tehachapi’s newest businesses. Linda arrived at the end of last year from Ft. Collins, Colorado where she had lived for the last eight years. Linda said that members of her family living on the West Coast had been after her to move for quite a while. She fell in love with Le Conner, Washington and even made an offer on a house there. When that didn’t work out, her daughter asked her to mo...
Mmmm, cookies. Unfortunately, I’m not talking about the delicious cookies you make in the kitchen. I’m talking about the cookies stored on your computer. Wait, what? How do these cookies get on my computer? What are they for? Should I be worried? Whoa there, pardner. We’ll get to all your questions. Technically, when we talk about cookies on your computer, we’re talking about browser cookies. Firefox, Internet Explorer (do people still use that?), Chrome, and Edge all put cookies on your compute...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Unless you live near an amusement park that does a lot of advertising, you probably didn’t know that Aug. 16 is National Roller Coaster Day. Actual roller coasters provide people with thrills. But as an investor, how can you stay calm on the “roller coaster” of the financial markets? Here are some suggestions: Know what’s in front of you. If you’ve ever ridden a roller coaster in the dark, you may f...
L.J. from Stallion Springs, writes, "What are some signs of aggression in dogs? How can I diagnose my dog's behavior as aggressive?" Dear L.J., Thanks for your question! First, a disclaimer: While I am an experienced trainer, and deal with my own dog's issues that include reactive (and at times aggressive) behavior, I do not specialize in aggression cases professionally. I suggest that anyone who feels their dog might be exhibiting aggressive behavior seek help from an experienced, credentialed...
Friday, July 14, was National Cow Day. This made me think of a story. Here goes. Did I ever tell you about the time George and I were volunteering at Wildlife Waystation in the mountains north of Los Angeles? The Montrose Mountain Search and Rescue Team had signed up and brought three RN's with them, all Rescue Wives. I was asked by the sexy blonde French owner Martine Collete to go out in the cow pasture to the storage shed there and pick up some burlap bags for her. Well, as I approached the...
June and July have been busy, action packed, fun months for the Carriage Club. On June 17, we held one of our clicker training workshops. These events are wonderful to watch. The most interesting thing is to see how the equines learn new skills and progress. One of the best parts of clicker training is that the animals really enjoy it, and are focused and engaged. Of course it takes time and patience for an equine and human team to master the skills involved and become proficient at new...
When asked what her parting words would be, Kathy Bassler of Kelcy's Cafe said, "It's been a good life, a pleasure to serve our extended family, but it's time to relax." Family is the word we kept hearing from Kathy, as she explained that her patrons were her extended family, and seeing generation after generation coming in to dine is what she will miss most. She had always hoped and wanted everyone to feel welcome and be treated like family when entering Kelcy's. Before Kelcy's, the restaurant...
Eric Scarlett is one of Tehachapi's claims to fame. If you've ever wondered who built the world's largest barbecue grill, or the world's biggest motorcycle, look no further than Bear Valley Springs, where Eric is a resident. Driving up to Eric's house off Jacaranda, there's a commanding view of the southern Sierra Nevada mountain range. He lives in a very nice 2-story house with a garage that looks like an automotive shop, which gives away a huge clue to one of his major hobbies. He invited me...
How do the policies you’re considering stack up against each other? Which benefits and features mean the most to you? How much can you customize each policy to your needs? These are very important questions. Knowing how to evaluate LTCI (Long Term Care Insurance) coverage in light of your own needs is the key to comparing and weeding out policies. Your final list of policies should include only ones that can offer exactly what you’re looking for. Compare premiums Because LTCI policies vary so...
Storytelling in music is as old as melody. Although today's pop music tends to focus more on "beats" than ballads, musical storytelling is still alive and well in acoustic music. Over the last seven years, Fiddlers Crossing has been bringing some of the best musical storytellers to Tehachapi. Berkley Hart, returning for their second appearance in the venue August 4, is certainly in the top tier of musical storytellers. The combination of Kerrville New Folk Songwriter Award winner, Jeff Berkley,...
Tehachapi Museum and Errea House 'Art on the Porch' featuring Jon Hammond "Art on the Porch" continues in August with a First Friday display of cowboy, ranching, farming, and outdoor items on the porch at the Errea House from 5 to 8 p.m. Jon Hammond will be the featured guest and will bring some items from his collection of cowboy and farming related items he has collected from the Tehachapi area. He will also be telling stories and answering questions about Tehachapi's ranching and agrarian...
Friends and Chamber of Commerce members assisted Virgina Sheridan with the Ribbon Cutting at her second location at 114 W. Tehachapi Blvd. on July 13....
The Tehachapi Lions Club would like to thank the community of Tehachapi and visitors to our wonderful city for their support of the Lions hot dog sales at the July 4th Hot Dog Festival in Philip Marx Central Park. Due to your generosity, the Lions are able to continue to send care packages to the EAFB Explosive Ordinance Disposal Airmen of the 812th Civil Engineering Division serving overseas as well as support the families of these airmen during the holidays. To find out more about the Lions,...
Here is lovely Melissa Billingsley from Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) with her amazing service pup "Hiltie" during their visit to the beautiful BeeKay Theater. Hiltie's job? "Hearing Dog" for Melissa. After Hiltie was 'puppy raised' by volunteer Paul Sandberg, she was then trained as a hearing dog by CCI. Hiltie, and all of CCI's pups are custom trained for the special needs of those individuals who will receive these beautiful dogs. In Hiltie's case, she is Melissa's right hand gal...
TCT's next production begins August 4, 2017, presenting the hilarious musical comedy, "The Drowsy Chaperone". Directed by Christine Guarante, Drowsy begins with a 'man in the chair', (played by Jason Johnson) who is lamenting the lavish golden age of the stage. But then, instead of staying in his mournful funk, through an old-fashioned vinyl record, he lifts us out of the mundane into an outrageously fun and funny 1928 musical. It seems that a certain theatrical star, Janet Van De Graaf (played...
The aircraft in the photo above is a rare Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IXc/e that underwent flight testing here at Mojave Airport over a decade ago before it was shipped to the TAM Air Museum Americana in Brazil. The Supermarine Spitfire is a legend in British aviation history and along with the Hawker Hurricane, successfully defended England in the Battle of Britain (1940-1941) against Germany's Luftwaffe. We were so lucky to actually hear the 'Spit' flying over Mojave in July 2007. It was painted...
This will be the seventh year for Tehachapi's National Night Out. Again, Tehachapi Police Department and the Tehachapi Police Foundation are partnering to bring demonstrations, education, tours of equipment and much more to the community. National Night Out is held annually across the United States to show support for law enforcement, first responders and spreading the word on safety at home, in school and around the neighbrohood. The event is free and all are welcome! The location is Philip Mar...
During the June 27, 2017 TUSD Board meeting, the administration presented their report regarding the Critical Incident Review (CIR) of the TUSD by the California Department of Education (CDE), Special Education Division (SED). This was an on-site review from October 24-28, 2016. This review was a result “of a number of phone calls from parents expressing complaints and concerns with the District.” Subsequent to this meeting, I was contacted by several constituents asking for my position to the administration’s interpretation/presentation of the...
Civil Air Patrol California Wing (CAWG) announces their Aerospace Education Summer Camp at Edwards Air Force Base July 30 to Aug. 5. Cadets age 12-18 will take part in a variety of aerospace activities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), which include model rocketry, robotics, drones, flight simulators, and STEM related career seminars. A few of the other special activities are Tours of the Test Pilot School (TPS), F-22, F-35, Global Hawk, rocket facility, TRACON, and the new control tower. Also on the AESC schedule is a...
Mindfulsness is waking up to the present moment, not being in an altered state of consciousness. Who can benefit from Mindfulness? Anyone who can breathe! Too often we’re worrying about the future, ruminating the past, or checking off our to-do list to truly be alive, to be aware of what is actually happening in our lives. Mindfulness brings the body back to a relaxed state, allowing all the bodily functions and processes to perform at their best. Science has proven that this brings healing to the body in many incredible ways. Some of the H...
