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Judy Keller, a certified massage therapist at Merle Norman is proud to introduce a new technique for health and relaxation. The sauna blanket detox therapy has received great reviews by her clients who have already experienced the complete benefits. A certified massage therapist for 16 years Judy's other treatments include foot reflexology, hot stone massage and airbrush tanning. According to Judy the primary benefits of this technique are: Enhance Immune System Health Each Far Infrared Sauna session causes a brief, beneficial increase in a...
With El Nino rains right around the corner, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging Californians to buy flood insurance even if they are in areas of low to moderate risk. If you are considering the purchase of flood insurance, it's important to know that it is not something that can be purchased at the last minute. Since flood insurance policies have a 30 day waiting period for the policy to go into effect, now is the time to make that decision. Here are a few things to keep in...
Once the holidays are over many people look around and decide they need to clean up their clutter for the new year. Here are two ways to do just that. If you find you’re receiving unwanted credit card pre-approval offers, there is a way to stop them. The website www.OptOutPrescreen.com is the official consumer credit reporting site to accept and process requests from consumers to opt-in or opt-out of firm offers of credit or insurance. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Consumer C...
Just about now, Jim Pickerell and Cindy Johnson should be making their final move from Castaic, California, to their new ranch in Stallion Springs. They bought the property last March but expected the move to take several months since they will be moving from a ranch that had been in Cindy’s family for many years. Castaic was becoming too crowded so the open spaces of the Tehachapi area were the perfect solution. I met Jim and Cindy at Tehachapi’s 4th of July celebration in Central Park. Rango,...
Christmas is coming and apparently so is El Nino, whether we like it or not. It’s getting colder, there is more snow and ice, more rain, it’s more windy, and more foggy, and so on and so on. So, what should we do when all these things happen? Do we stay hunkered down inside and only come out when the sun shines? That doesn’t sound feasible at all. If you are anything like me, you still have to go out and get things done because it is just a regular day in Tehachapi. You dress according to what...
On August 16, 2015, eleven of us met in Sacramento for a five-day tour of historic and beautiful places in Northern California. Two former Directors of the California State Park System led this tour: Paul Romero and Pete Dangermond. These brilliant men guided our group through many adventures. We traveled in two spacious vans to visit a few of our 278 State Parks and Historical Sites. We not only saw behind-the-scenes in the places we visited, but also learned the workings of the State Park...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. The countdown to 2016 has just about begun. If you’re like many people, you might be mulling over some New Year’s resolutions, such as hitting the gym more, learning a new language or taking a cooking class. All are worthy goals, but why not add some financial resolutions as well? For example … … Pay yourself first. Even if you aren’t living “paycheck to paycheck,” you probably don’t have much troub...
Greetings! Do you feel the magic in the air? It's the holiday season. Awful things are happening around the world, but bright lights still shine and there is magic galore. I hope you sense that magic when Christmas Pageants come together and small children remind us what Christmas is all about. There is hope and joy in our story and in our futures. No matter how bleak the winter, the state of our health, or the state of the world, we keep Christmas. No Grinch can steal it; Dr. Seuss knew that...
As we approach the end of another fruitful year at Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue, I’m moved to reflect upon how far we’ve come in the last two years, and the bright, potential-paved road that lies ahead in 2016. In addition to the (literally) thousands of dogs Marley’s Mutts has saved through rescue, and spay and neuter, we, the Miracle Mutts Crew, feel our influence can become a “preventative measure”. We strive to ensure that the animal caregivers of tomorrow understand the role each plays in ma...
No need to clear that RAM Are your apps misbehaving? Is everything on your phone running slowly? Maybe it’s not even good at making phone calls? Both iOS (Apple) and Android (Google) do a good job of managing your phone’s memory. Your phone is designed to use as much memory as possible to keep your applications loaded and ready to work for you. If you ask your friends or Google “why is my phone so slow?” you may get advice to “clear your RAM” in order to speed up your phone. Your phone uses...
The holidays aren’t coming; they’re pretty much here for the next month. Between work celebrations, visiting family and friends, and those irresistible goodies around, every day until New Year’s Day is a potential holiday. I could tell you to resist all of the good tasting stuff, but that is why they are called “irresistible” goodies. How can you survive the holidays without blowing your intentions or resolutions? First, figure that you are going to blow it, at least occasionally. Food can be a comfort and this is a stressful time. The corti...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental disorder that affects how the brain processes information. Symptoms of Autism vary in both type and degree and can develop gradually, but the condition is usually recognized by age three, and often sooner. An infant with autism does not react to social stimulation with healthy behavior such as babbling, laughing, smiling, or making eye contact. Instead, an infant with autism may show a marked inability to interact, and often begins to show...
As Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period (October 15- December 7, 2015) is winding down there is still time to choose a new plan, drop a plan or just seek advice regarding any questions you may have. If you decide to keep your plan, you do not need to do anything. It is always a good idea to check other plans each year to make sure there is not a better plan for your needs. Of course, make sure your doctor and medications are covered in your plan. QualCare is a new independent physician...
Believe it or not, I discovered a box full of things from my mother that I didn't know I had. I stuck it in my closet when I moved to Tehachapi, and assumed it contained old photos. It actually contained all sorts of things, including an eighth grade project my mother, Marion Deaver, completed on California History. She was born in 1907 and compiled a book about the state IN 1921 when she was 13. When I first looked at it, I thought it was a book on California Missions. It was much more. She...
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. David Newby and the Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus with selected soloists under the direction of Kathy Kelly, will be performing on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at Country Oaks Baptist Church beginning at 7 p.m. located at 20915 Schout Road. The holiday concert will feature selections from Handel's Messiah. During the summer of 1741, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland offered Handel the opportunity to visit Dublin, there to stage a series of...
As the year draws to a close, there might be a slew of tasks on your to-do list. One task to consider is setting up a meeting with your financial professional to review your investments. If you take the time to get organized now, it may help you accomplish your long-term goals more efficiently. Here are some steps that might help. Evaluate your investment portfolio During the meeting with your financial professional, review how your overall investment portfolio fared over the past year and...
Monsignor Ronald Swett celebrated a Mass of the Resurrection at St.Malachy Catholic Church on Wednesday Dec. 3, for lifetime resident, Tony Anthony, who passed away on Nov. 19 at the age of 87. His dedication to his family and his home town of Tehachapi will live on in the hearts of the residents. Born in Tehachapi in 1928, he attended local schools and graduated with his lifetime small town friends; friendships that lasted throughout his life. His father and mother, John and Angie Anthony...
The Tehachapi Replacement Critical Access Hospital (circled), wrapped by the hills of the Loop Ranch, already stands like a beacon of light above Hwy. 58, the freight train tracks and the city. Construction is moving smoothly toward opening in 2016. The U.S. Post Office on right of the hospital looks attached in this long lens photo taken facing north from across the valley, almost at Highline Road. The white water tank to the right is on the Loop Ranch; the dun-colored water tank to the left...
Kaiser Permanente health care providers will open its 2,500-square-foot Tehachapi Medical Office Building on Feb. 1, 2016. Kaiser Senior Vice President David Womack told the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council Dec. 2 at the Tehachapi Police Department community room that the 5,000 Kaiser members in the Tehachapi area who have been served by a mobile health vehicle will now have a permanent presence. The Kaiser Tehachapi Medical Office Building is in the Tehachapi Junction strip mall...
Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce President Ida Perkins has told the local business community that implementation of proposed California wage and sick leave Initiative 15-0105 would be devastating for small businesses. If the initiative is placed on the ballot and approved by voters, she said that by the time of full implementation, “Most of our small businesses – they won’t be in existence.” While a phased-in increase in minimum wage accommodates businesses with fewer than 25 employees at the fir...
Help for local military veterans -- City Councilman Ed Grimes reports that the inaugural dinner of the Veterans Collaborative Services on Nov. 21 at Veterans Memorial Hall was a great success. The gathering produced more than $6,000 in donations for a food bank, counseling services and housing assistance for our local vets. Anyone needing help or wishing to help, please call Grimes at 661-822-4226 or Norm Clendenin at 661-822-1014. Rasslin' and traveling – Members of the Tehachapi Valley Wrestli...
Lancaster native Tony Schoen began working as a financial controller in the nascent wind industry in 1988 and rode the boom-and-bust roller coaster until he retired from that business in 2004. For 16 years he worked in a small building on the hillside south of Hwy. 58 in the middle of the wind turbines. Describing himself as "a local desert rat," Schoen (pronounced "Shane"), 61, told the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi of his experiences under Zond, Enron and GE. Schoen first worked with James G.P....
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The Tehachapi Police Department Explorer Post 1018, established through the Boy Scouts of America, is an organization designed to provide young men and women between the ages of 14-20 with an insight into the world of law enforcement. All police officers who train the explorers donate their off duty time. Explorers experience first–hand how a police department functions and what it takes to get started in a challenging career in law enforcement. The program gives young people self-confidence, d...
With over 40 years of experience, (l-r) Robert, Mike and Tom at Blacksmith Automotive are well known for their customer service. These mechanics pride themselves in their ability to diagnose any automotive problem you may encounter. Be sure to tell them hello!...
