Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Every time a home is sold, there's a very good chance that the lender is going to require a septic certification. Seeing as how a large number of homes in the Tehachapi valley and the high desert communities of Kern County are on septic, that means there are a lot of septic certifications currently being performed for buyers and sellers. Local plumber John Nelson, of John the Plumber, thought this would be a good time to address what exactly is involved in a septic certification. "We get...
How long does a car battery last? Mechanics will often joke that the answer to this question is: until it doesn’t work. While that’s not a response that inspires confidence, there is some truth to it. There are many variables that come into play when figuring out a battery’s lifespan. Sometimes, you’ll buy a battery that seems to never quit. Other times, the battery throws in the towel after just a few years. In this guide, we’ll cut through some of the clutter surrounding the lifespan of car ba...
One of the most familiar and charismatic residents of the Tehachapi Valley was a man named Ed Tompkins, whose name is still very much with us: Edward L. Tompkins Elementary School on Curry Street was named for him. After living a long and happy life, Ed died at the age of 92 on May 5, 2012 in his sleep in Anderson, California. Because few of the people whose children attend Tompkins Elementary know much about the school's remarkable namesake, allow me to tell you more about him. Ed was friendly...
Mary Gassaway was born in the tiny village of Elizabethtown, Illinois by the Ohio River on September 15, 1915 to Oscar and Mary Weaver. She had three siblings -- Sarah, Harold and Albert. Her father, Oscar, was a commercial fisherman and a Pentecostal preacher who caught catfish and bass with seine nets, and the family lived on a houseboat on the river. When Mary was about 12 years old, the family moved to Van Buren, Missouri, located by the Current River, and when he wasn't working, her father...
When I head out to welcome new Tehachapi residents, I know nothing about the people I am going to interview. This was particularly the case with Dave and Pamela Phillips. In the process of getting to know this fascinating couple and expounding on the glories of living in Tehachapi, I discovered that I had stumbled upon a celebrity in the world of maze creation. Dave has spent much of his life creating mazes both on paper and in "real life" and I have great hopes that Tehachapi can find a way to...
Tehachapi Healthcare District CEO Caroline Wasielewski was the lunch speaker at the Tehachapi Rotary Club on Sept. 8. Wasielewski, who is a member of the club, explained what the Healthcare District does and how it relates to Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley hospital. The mission of the Healthcare District is, "to promote and improve the quality of life and healthcare services to the community," said Wasielewski. Her presentation described a brief history of the Healthcare District from the...
The Golden Hills CSD will be hosting a “Meet the Candidates” event on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m., at the Golden Hills CSD - 21415 Reeves St., Tehachapi Questions will be asked and answers will be given. This event will be moderated by the Kern County Chapter of the League of Women Voters. The following candidates are running for the Golden Hills Board: • John Buckley* • Connor Harris • Marilyn White* • Scott Wyatt *Incumbent We hope to have you join us to be informed!...
If I was doing an out and back hike (as opposed to a circular trail), I learned long ago that even when you take the same path back, when you're going in a different direction the same scenery changes. I got into the habit of looking over my shoulder now and again, especially at forks in the trails, to see what the scenery would look like on my way back. I firmly believe that habit kept me from getting lost on some occasions or, at the very least, momentarily confused on others. When I'm in my...
At their Sept. 1 meeting, the Tehachapi Rotary Club heard from Jay Shipman who, with his wife Hannah, owns Brite Creek Farm, which is located on Banducci Rd. on the short stretch between Highway 202 and Highline Rd. Although they have lived in Tehachapi for 19 years, they only opened Brite Creek Farm in the fall of 2018 and it has since become well-known as a source of locally grown organic vegetables and grass-fed beef. Shipman grew up raising cattle and farming in the Imperial Valley, but it...
Having lived in Tehachapi two months shy of 40 years, I was asked to write about Tehachapi Then and Now. I was delighted! THEN: One weekend back in the early 1970s, my husband George flew us up to the Tehachapi Airport in our Cessna 172. We walked into the quiet town, found a pay phone and called my Uncle Jake and Aunt Rhea Dawn Jacobsen who were planning to come pick us up. The line was busy, and it continued to be busy no matter how many times we tried to call them. We decided to walk to their...
On Sept. 11, several organizations joined for a Flag Retirement Ceremony and 9/11 Remembrance event at the Tehachapi Rodeo & Event Center. Approximately 1,500 flags were collected from the Tehachapi community and received a proper retirement....
Photo by Stan Coutant....
On Sept. 13 this former Canada National FP9 #1751 was on the side track by the Tehachapi Unified School District's bus barn in Tehachapi....
Back in the day, a long time ago when I was a kid, a Sunday drive was a pretty regular weekly event. As a family we would go to church, then perhaps have a big Sunday dinner, and after that we would take off for a Sunday drive. Sometimes the drives were to favorite places, sometimes they included extended family members. Sometimes they were for parts unknown as we explored every big and little road, paved or dirt, in our surrounding area. The idea of a Sunday drive has stayed with me through...
The Summer Reading Challenge at the Tehachapi Library was a big success, with over 500 people signing up for it, 7,000 books read and over 82,000 minutes of reading accomplished. In addition, the summer programs had almost 1,300 people in attendance, that number has some overlap since some people came to several of the programs. The Tehachapi Friends of the Library funded many of the Summer Reading Challenge prizes and provided funds for several of the library's programs, including Bubble Magic...
Tehachapi Cancer Foundation, in partnership with Tehachapi Area Association of Realtors, is hosting a fundraiser on Sept. 17 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Triassic Vineyard, located at 24627 Cummings Valley Rd. The event itself is free to attend, dinner by Bean Me Up Espresso will cost $25 for tacos, rice and beans. Dinner tickets must be purchased by Sept. 1 online at Eventbrite. The event will have live music, a photo booth, auction items, 50/50 drawing, a commemorative wine glass to the first 200 people and a bottle pull. This will be a great event...
Charlotte Wilson, a recent graduate of Heritage Oak School, was notified in June that she was the winner of a $2,500 scholarship in the American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Essay Competition for the 2021-22 period. Her efforts included winning in local, district and finally the state competition. The subject of her essay, "What is Democracy?," was handled well and showed a great deal of research. Charlotte is taking a gap year and will take online classes to be able to enter college next fall....
Way back in 1995, Barbara Allen and others decided that Tehachapi needed its own kennel club, and thus, Tehachapi Dog Fanciers was born. It was never meant for fancy breeds only, but intended to encompass all dogs – anything from Labradoodles to mutts. Revenue was hard to come by, so Barbara Allen started obedience classes for a small sum. Many dogs need to learn socialization and limits. Teri Kahn and her husband had a Dalmatian who was a holy terror, so she decided that the dog needed some con...
I used to love to go to the library when I was a kid. I have vivid memories of several libraries, but the one I remember most and best was the one I used as a teenager in Chariton, Iowa. It was an old brick building with lots of oak inside and a polished floor that echoed when a person walked on it or when a wooden chair was scooted around. A sort of reverent silence was closely guarded by the librarian. Today's libraries are typically more modern than those of my youth – and not always as q...
On Sunday, Sept. 11 at 4 p.m., several organizations will join for a Flag Retirement Ceremony and 9/11 Remembrance event at the Tehachapi Rodeo & Event Center. Approximately 1,500 flags have been collected from the Tehachapi community and will receive a proper retirement. We invite the public to attend this ceremony. There will be brief remarks regarding both the flag retirement ceremony and Patriots Day. Tehachapi American Legion Post 221, Boy Scouts, Blue Star Moms, TMRA, 5150 Diesels, DAR, KCFD, TPD, the City of Tehachapi and many others...
Mental Health is so important, yet can be so scary. There is no way around that. Just imagine: The idea of being in extreme fear over otherwise menial tasks. An inability to eat regularly to maintain a look. A perpetual state of numbing emptiness. Even going as far as to intentionally cause your own death. It’s not a topic many people are comfortable talking about. Because they are afraid, many people who struggle with these issues find themselves alone and without support. According to a study from 2018-20 by KidsData, the youth suicide r...
Beverly Mildred Hopkins was born March 29, 1946 in Bakersfield, California. She passed away on Aug. 17 in Tehachapi. Beverly was a devoted mother and grandmother. She worked as a paralegal for many years and after retirement enjoyed singing with the Summit Singers and the Handbell Choir at her church. Beverly was right at home camping, taking walks and enjoyed being with her family. She loved baking, country music, watching westerns and shopping at Costco. Beverly is survived by her beloved...
Austin Edmond Hall was born to Pamela Hall on April 4, 2000, in Bakersfield, California. Austin grew up with his four siblings, sister and brother-in-law, Amber, and Joe Robert; sisters, Ashley Aguirre, Angel Martinez; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth, and Cassie Martinez. Austin leaves behind his fiancé, Samaya Ochoa; his daughter, Sky Earlene Hall; his son, Austin Edmond Hall Jr., and his soon-to-be-born son, Noah Alize Hall. Austin has 15 nieces and nephews, and a loving family of aunts, un...
Donna Mae Ricker (Marzolf), 85, born March 31, 1937, in South Gate, California, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on the evening of Friday, Aug. 19, at her home in Tehachapi, California. Donna was a longtime resident of Tehachapi, since 1973. She was preceded in death by her parents, Zado and Elwood Marzolf, and her daughter-in-law, Diana Ricker. Donna is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 66 years, Mike Ricker, her three sons and daughters-in-law, Mike (Bonnie) Ricker,...
Lois Marilyn Bailey, born Oct. 4, 1934, in Bastrop, Louisiana, went home to her Lord on Aug. 8. Lois, a 17-year resident of Tehachapi, was a regular member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church who loved to spend her time playing the piano, writing poetry and drawing. Lois was preceded in death by her two loving husbands, Hank Curry and Bob Bailey. She is survived by her two sons, Robert and Sean Moore; grandsons Nicholas, Lee, Nathaniel, Chris and Tracy; granddaughters Sarah and Anna; and...
