Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Have a Heart Humane Society if offering free dog training classes to 20 lucky Tehachapi kids beginning this January. Local dog training expert, Rosemary Evans, will be conducting the classes. Each class consists of two sessions, the first one covering things dogs need to thrive and be happy such as proper nutrition, exercise, training, attention and love. During the second session, kids will be invited to bring their family dog and learn some simple tricks and play some crate games. Classes...
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...
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...
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...
A brief Veterans Day ceremony will take place on Nov. 11 in Philip Marx Central Park. Sponsored by local American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 221, the ceremony will begin at 11:11 which commemorates the time of the signing of the Armistice which signified the end of World War I in 1918. The ceremony will consist of keynote speaker Full-Bird Colonel Betty Demus (see her story on page 24), flag raising, gun salute, benediction and taps. Members of the community are asked to bring their own chairs....
TEHACHAPI - Second District Supervisor Zack Scrivner announced today all veterans are welcome to speak to a Kern County Veterans Services representative via teleconferencing at his Tehachapi office on the first Tuesday of every month, which started on Oct. 6, 2015. "I am happy to provide my Tehachapi office to those Eastern Kern vets to speak with the county Veterans Services Department to explore any and all benefits they may be entitled to. Using the teleconferencing at my office will save...
Wow – Tehachapi is awesome – The Aug. 8 Cheers to Charity event at Veritas (and the entire parking lot) brought in a $26,500 for local nonprofits, including the vital Salvation Army after school community center. The Tehachapi Car Club earned $22,000 at its Aug. 16 Thunder on the Mountain event, distributing all of it to more than a dozen local charities. Tehachapi goes global – An animated Henry Schaeffer, Jr. told the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council (GTEDC) -- meeting Oct....
The Tomo-Kahni Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a 50th anniversary luncheon honoring veterans who served in Vietnam on Oct. 3 at the Veteran’s Hall. Each branch of the service was represented during the cake cutting ceremony. Marine Corp Vietnam Veteran Larry Thompson. The Army is represented by Vietnam Veteran Daryl Black. US Navy Vietnam Veteran represenative is John Duffy, and for the US Air Force is Vietnam Veteran Larry Hoose. No Coast Guard Vietnam veteran was present....
Three Tehachapi veterans have placed nationally, in the Veterans Administration Creative Arts Festival for 2015. Army veteran, Eric Leiss, owner and operator of Tehachapi Furniture, is once again, a national title holder, having won first place for his portrayal of Nathan Detroit, in a drama entry. Air Force veteran, Debbie DeCoursey Martin, a local entrepreneur with Mary Kay, and regular vocal performer at the Triassic Winery, also received a top three national placement for a vocal entry from the musical “Wicked”. Iraq War veteran, Chr...
Edwards AFB Composite Squadron 84 Celebrates New Commander and Recognizes Members’ Service Capt. Kevin Finster (center) accepts the squadron guidon from the Group 6 Commander of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) California Wing, Lt. Col. Steve Asche, during the squadron’s change of command ceremony on May 29th. Capt. Finster also serves the Air Force as an F-35 Operational Test Engineer in the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron. Capt. Finster assumed command from Maj. Brian J. Bauer, as he departed to accept his new military duty station in Ger...
They are known as “The Greatest Generation” and on a recent trip to Washington DC with Kern County’s Honor Flight, I was able to discover firsthand how true this saying is. Honor Flight is a National non-profit organization that honors our veterans who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam by flying them to see the memorials built in their honor in Washington, DC. For a while now, I have been interested in this organization and as a prior member of the military (US Navy 2000-2004), a daughter of a Vietnam Navy Veteran (my dad served 1972-...
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of those who donated and helped to support our local Veterans' Food Bank. The food bank is sponsored by the American Legion Post #221 and is available to all local veterans. Special THANKS to the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, The Loop, Tehachapi News, Christian Life Assembly of God, First Baptist Church, and Shepherd of the Hills Church for being available as collection sites. And our appreciation also goes out to Home Depot for providing the collection bins. Because of the efforts of our...
When I was a kid, the best image of Pluto from Mount Palomar was a fuzzy dot. The great Hubble Space Telescope later gave us a fuzzy ball, which wasn’t much more satisfying. Something drastic had to be done about this problem. So in 2006, America vented its frustration by sending a grand-piano-sized probe called New Horizons to take a very good look at Pluto and its moons. We are a patient people. Now it is time to savor and celebrate. After over nine years in space, New Horizons will make i...
Four Tehachapi World War II Veterans went to Washington DC with an all WWII Veterans’ Honor Flight. They caught up with Andrew Selga, also from Tehachapi, and Guard #627 of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Left to right: Joe Cooper, Bill Norris, Andrew Selga, Tomb of the Unknown Guard in Arlington Cemetery, Donald McConnell, Robert Henderson. Photo provided...
The Tehachapi Lions Club held their annual Friendship Night on May 21 at the Tehachapi Senior Center. Lion Ric Williams emceed the evening. Ric shared a brief history of the Lions and reviewed how the Tehachapi Lions Club serves our community and the world. We honored Monroe High School senior, Kristyn Melton, as our May Student of the Month. We were excited to welcome home members of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Group from EAFB, MSgt Michael Spradley and TSgt Guy DeMarco and EOD Care Package Coordinator, John Nichols. John coordinates the...
The month of May has some significant anniversaries for our World War II Veterans, The Greatest Generation. The 70th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe), was on the 8th of May. The unconditional surrender of Germany took effect ending that portion of World War II on May 7 and was celebrated on May 8. World War II aircraft flew above the National Mall on Friday as part of the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the end to World War II. The day started with a ceremony at the WWII Memorial,...
Members of the newly formed Bear Valley Springs Veterans Association held a spring barbeque at the Bear Valley Springs tennis court horse shoe pits. New members signed up and Navy Veteran Jed Hannan did the cooking of hot dogs and hamburgers for nearly 40 guests. Horseshoes were pitched for points by old and young alike. Interested members can contact the association at [email protected] or facebook www.facebook.com/The BV CUB. Photo by Nick Smirnoff (NPPA)...
The American Legion Auxiliary Tehachapi Unit 221 would like to thank the Lauren, Christopher, Victoria Miller and Stephanie Byrd for their time offering poppies during our annual Poppy Days in May. Along with Auxiliary members and American Legion Post 221, we had a very successful event. Thank you to the public for your generous donations. The money raised will be spent solely on Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation projects within the Tehachapi area....
Sponsored by the American Legion. Bingo is every Friday night at the Veterans Memorial building, 125 W. F St. in Tehachapi. Play cards available for purchase. Doors open at 4 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available for sale....
Madison West, popular Tehachapi High School Junior and the 2015 Delegate to Girls State, was on hand to present the first poppy of the year to Father Wes Clare, Head Chaplain for the California Army National Guard and Rector at St. Judes in the Mountains Anglican Church in Tehachapi. Father Wes was chosen this year for his dedication to all veterans and especially to our local veterans, with his rehabilitative and therapeutic projects. The date for presenting the poppies to the public will be...
Honor Flights is a program to recognize the service of veterans of World War II and the Korean War. Rick Zanuto says they deserve recognition because they sacrificed their innocence and their youth to fight for their country. He spoke recently to the Kiwanis Club and described the experiences he has accompanying veterans on these flights. Zanuto said Honor Flights in Kern County began in 2012 with 24 veterans ranging in age from 80 to 101. Since that time he has accompanied six flights as a guardian, one who is assigned to assist veterans...
A desire for a quiet and peaceful lifestyle is what originally attracted Ellen and James Rice to Tehachapi. After 31 years as a heating and air conditioning fitter, James finally decided to retire. The couple had lived in Palmdale for 21 years and was more than ready to make the move to their mountain retreat. However, before settling into their Bear Valley home in the fall, they spent almost six months in Bridgeport, California, where James could enjoy the outdoor activities he loves: archery,...
For all my hoopla about VA loans lately, here’s something to consider if you want to use yours: If the VA has suffered a financial loss from you in the past, you may not be able to use your home loan entitlement. Twice recently we’ve run into Veterans who wanted to re-use their VA entitlement, and on both there was an old loss outstanding. One of those was from the 1980s. If you want to use your VA entitlement for home loans, you’d best get on the VA website and make sure your entitlement is cl...
Marvin Belcher was a ball turret gunner on a B17 airplane during World War II. He was stationed in England and flew missions over Germany. He spoke to Kiwanis recently about his war experience. Belcher was a participant in the Honor Flight program last year and expressed what an emotional experience it was for him. He was impressed with the admiration and attention the veterans received from children and adults who came up to them as they toured historical monuments in Washington D.C. Rick Zanuto, who helps organize Honor Flights, was present...
Why are realtors and sellers wary of buyers using a VA loan? They shouldn’t be. Let’s bust some myths about this great loan program. The VA home loan entitlement allows Veteran home buyers access to a loan program requiring no down payment. Way back in the day, VA loans had extra requirements about the condition of the property, and made the seller pay some of the buyer’s loan fees. Not any more. Myth: VA home loans require a 10% down payment. Truth: Veterans can apply for 100% financing for m...
