Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Now is your chance to become a published author and help Tehachapi's homeless pets at the same time simply by writing about a rescued dog or cat that touched your heart. With the help of New York Times Bestselling author, Deborah Smith http://deborah-smith.com, who is also a partner in BelleBooks -- a small press known for southern fiction, http://bellebooks.com, Have a Heart Humane Society will publish a book titled: "Touched By A Furry Angel, True Stories Of Rescued Pets Who Touched Our...
Artist-Sculptor Rodolfo Perez-Moreno, who recently relocated from Ohio, will be the feature artist at Gallery 'n' Gifts in January. The First Friday Reception will be Jan. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Gallery. Perez-Moreno enjoys working with the complexity of the human form, in his paintings and sculptures. His nudes are tasteful and liquid-like. A sense of serenity and harmony exude from the sculptures. He is originally from Costa Rica, an alumni of the Universidad Nacional Costa Rica and a...
Grooming spot is excited to announce the addition of Caitlin Roberts from Colorado. She is a skilled and knowledgeable groomer who comes highly recommended. Caitlin adds diversity as she grooms all breeds of dogs, small to large and cats on a case-by-case bases. Initially working Saturday and Sunday we feel it will help those customers challenged by week-day appointments. Caitlin is a friendly and professional groomer with a special way with animals. Please join us in a warm welcome to Caitlin!...
When Darlene of Darlene's Real Swell Toys was asked what the swellest, most-sought-after new toy is she didn't hesitate: "Our hottest new toy comes from 'Automoblox.' These vehicles have interchangeable parts that stimulate children to come up with their very own designs. This is a very good quality product." Merida Jae said, "It's an awesome toy! Not just for kids." Kathleen Gair of the band "Movin' On" said of Darlene's: "Fellow Tehachapudians...if you haven't yet discovered Darlene's Real...
One of my former clients is moving to a different county and we’ve pre-approved her to use an FHA loan to buy her next home. Her Realtor tells us we’ve lost two properties because of the loan type. Does that mean FHA is a bad loan? Back in the day, there might have been reason to think so. At one time, an FHA loan had what were known as “non-allowable” closing costs. These were loan fees the borrower was not allowed to pay. This meant the seller had to pay the fees on behalf of the buyer, making...
In September Richard and Karen Ridgley sold their home in Anaheim and traded the hustle and bustle of the city for the quiet serenity of our mountain community. He had traveled through the area many times for work. At the time he was teaching commercial driving around the state and he thought this would be a great place to retire someday. They have since had some of their family join them. Karen's mother is in assisted living nearby and her sister and brother-in law are getting settled into a ho...
I remember when I believed that the Post Office delivered no matter what. In fact I thought their motto was “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” But, this is commonly misidentified as the creed of our mail carriers, but actually it is just the inscription found on the General Post Office in New York City at 8th Avenue and 33rd Street. The Post Office doesn’t actually have a pledge or motto. Anyway, since I thought they would deliver, I made the ridic...
This is a day in the life of a dog rescuer: the emotional process, the actual rescuing and the undeniable reality of it all. The point of this article is to give a vulnerable insight into what I go through on a daily basis and I’m sure that some of you will relate – it may even help. On this day we rescued two dogs that had been left in a crate in the middle of the desert near Ridgecrest. A group of hikers found the dogs (there were three, one deceased from hypothermia) in a semi-large cra...
There are several businesses in town who provide bookkeeping, payroll and/or income tax preparation services. How do you determine which business is worthy of your trust? Our office (D. R. Moats & Company) thinks the answer to that question is based on how well the business meets the following criteria: 1) Length of time in Tehachapi 2) Credentials and experience of the individuals performing the services 3) Availability of the individuals performing the services 4) Attitude of the firm performing the services May we expand on those four...
If you're not gluten free these days you most likely know someone who is given the fact that nearly ten percent of the population has celiacs disease. Celiac disease is a condition that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for staying healthy. The damage is due to a reaction to eating gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye, and possibly oats. I'm sure I don't need to tell you that for an Italian restaurant this is not...
The Tehachapi community had a new holiday event this year for some of their more disadvantaged kids. In what is to become an annual holiday event, principals of each local school selected candidates for the community's first "Shop With a Cop" event. 14 children were selected for a free buffet breakfast at the Highway-58 Restaurant. Upon arrival, each child was pared with their own Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff. Law enforcement agencies that were able to participate were Tehachapi City Police...
On a beautiful November Saturday, eighteen Home Depot employees went to Veteran Becky Byrd’s house. They installed new hardware to her kitchen drawers, a new vanity (and faucet) in daughter’s bathroom, new tub in the master bathroom, and repainted her front door (and deck). They also built her three dogs a house with awning to protect them from the elements. Everyone had a pre-assigned task, including the three children that were there with their parents. This once-a-year event is sponsored by...
Using a Health Savings Account A health savings account, or HSA, is a tax advantaged savings account tied to a high deductible health insurance plan. An HSA is funded with pretax contributions up to certain annual limits set by the IRS. Any growth inside an HSA is tax deferred, and what you don’t spend in one year can carry over to subsequent years. Just as importantly, withdrawals made from your HSA for qualified medical expenses are tax free. Tax-qualified L TCI premiums are a qualified m...
