Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Tehachapi Heritage League maintains both the Tehachapi Museum and the Errea House. Many people join THL because of their interest in the community. Membership fees are important to maintaining these two important assets in our community, but they do not always cover the expenses involved. Fundraisers are held to augment income, and this month there is a raffle of four items: A commemorative plate, recognizing the Tehachapi Loop's celebration of 120 years from 1876-1996, is a collector's item....
This little inspiring story came to me from a friend over the Internet. In doing my own research on it, I found that it is a story repeated often in many different countries and cultures, and with many longer and shorter variations, always with a credit of "author unknown." However it is shared, and no matter when it was first told or by whom, it seems to me to be a timely addition to share with you today: According to an old Native American legend [sic], one day there was a big fire in the fore...
Christopher passed suddenly on Nov. 8 at the age of 37. Christopher was born on Jan. 16, 1987, to parents Mary Wilson and Adam Perez Jr. in Lancaster, California. He moved to Tehachapi in 1995. Chris loved being outside, playing with his dogs, fishing, camping and taking walks with his best friend, King – his beloved dog. He loved to garden and BBQ. He was larger than life. He loved his family and friends. They were his priority in life. He loved to laugh and have fun, and his laugh was so i...
The Salvation Army of Tehachapi has begun signups for their Angel Tree Christmas program to help local families with Christmas presents. Families who live in the greater Tehachapi area can register at The Salvation at 538 E. Tehachapi Blvd. Once a child is accepted as an Angel, donors like you can shop for their Christmas wish list. Simply pick a tag off the Angel Tree located inside Walmart, or by visiting The Salvation Army office at 538 E. Tehachapi Blvd. Once the gifts are received, The...
The Tehachapi Lions Club is continuing the Christmas Senior Program for the 12th year. As a part of this program, we are asking the community to help by donating sundries to the following locations: The Chamber of Commerce, The Village Grill Restaurant, Don Perico’s, Old Town Pizza and the Senior Center. Suggested items to be donated are Kleenex, 2-ply toilet paper, shaving cream, razors, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, laundry detergent, fabric softener/sheets, cleaning supplies and other sundry items. If you like it, so will the s...
Voyager Thirty eight years ago on Dec. 14, the Voyager aircraft, designed by Burt Rutan, built at Mojave Airport by a team of volunteers and flown around the world non-stop and unrefuled by Command Pilot Dick Rutan and co-pilot Jeana Yeager, lifted off the runway at Edwards Air Force Base. The 1986 circumnavigation flight in Voyager was 26,366 statute miles, which more than doubled the previous record set by a B-52 Bomber in 1962. This fragile aircraft with a wingspan of 110-feet had an empty we...
Local author Dan Bronson has been getting widespread recognition for his latest novel, "Shout at the Devil." The Southern California chapter of the Mystery Writers of America recently published the first sentence of his book in "The Last Word," the concluding feature of its journal in which the editor showcases a single sentence from one of its members, members who include Michael Connelly, Walter Mosley, Laurie R. King, Nicholas Meyer and many other best-selling authors. Bronson made this the...
Maria and Daryl Hale moved to Tehachapi in September from the Saugus area of the Santa Clarita Valley where they had lived for 23 years. They had been hunting for a quieter, simpler life now that they were both retired. Maria said that they had considered Kernville but it was a bit too small and remote. Daryl finally found Tehachapi while searching online. It had everything they wanted: the natural setting, four seasons and small town feel without being isolated. Perfect. Maria was raised in...
When Tehachapi attorney Phillip H. Darling isn't practicing law on the mountains, he likes to spend his time at the beach photographing the ocean. Darling has his bachelor's in mechanical engineering, and his juris doctorate in law. Throughout his life he appreciated a good challenge and was drawn to more difficult professions. He began his legal career working in litigation, but he discovered what branch of law pertained to him by reviewing the trust and wills of people close to him. Darling...
In 1997, we drove on 58 West toward our new home, Tehachapi. The tenor of the Mojave Desert seemed to follow us as we climbed along with stands of small Joshua trees striving to make it to higher elevation. On our left, colorful BNSF freight cars snaked along in hues of pullman green, ochre and iron red, while micro wind turbines resembling a child's Erector Set silhouetted the somber hills on either side. Just before passing the beached "SS Minnow" boat near the exit to Sand Canyon, a wedge of...
Irene Rippy's journey into the world of stained glass began in 1987, when the pressures of her real estate career led her to seek a creative outlet. What started as a way to relieve stress has blossomed into a thriving business, Irene's Touch of Glass, known for its unique Tiffany-style stained glass pieces. Irene's work is currently featured at Gallery 'N' Gifts in Tehachapi and on her Facebook page, where clients can connect with her to commission custom pieces. Irene's work is characterized...
I remember the holiday season in my previous career as being laced with travel, airports, hotel rooms, tournaments, games and lots of new places throughout my journey as a broadcaster. There was one Thanksgiving that I left the snowy plains of Wyoming in the morning, just in time to catch a flight home to Bakersfield and to have Thanksgiving dinner with my wife and in-laws, fresh off the plane at Meadows Field. The following year I was in Dayton, Ohio for Thanksgiving, eating in a restaurant,...
A White Cross and an Eagle's Feather My cousin Jerry in his prime was the quintessential lanky blonde-haired, blue-eyed surfer from any scene of the "Endless Summer." The first born son to Clyde "Bud" Coryell and Charlene "Charky" Coryell; Charky's family came from Tennessee via Arkansas and Bud's from the Dakotas with a Cherokee DNA in the mix. Think Southern Baptist meets Cherokee warrior, and he was conflicted before he knew how to ride a bike. Yet, from all outward appearances the family...
Last December I wrote about the Spirit of Christmas, which I defined as love, peace and goodwill toward others. We share the Spirit of Christmas by spreading joy, kindness and compassion to those around us. Most of us manage to share the Spirit during the month of December because there are reminders everywhere. The challenge is to keep the Spirit going the other 11 months of the year. But, why bother; isn't the month of December enough Spirit for a whole year? The best reason for year-around...
Peter Francis Hicks, known as Pete to friends and family, was born Feb. 23, 1942, at either 7 a.m. or 7 p.m. (depending on what nurse/Dr./phlebotomist he was teasing over the last few months when they asked his date of birth). He passed away on Nov. 19 surrounded by family. He grew up on a Ranch and was no stranger to hard work. He told stories of his chores and duties on the ranch starting from the time he was 5 years old. He remembered all those times with joy and happiness, even when the cow...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Davies Herbert, on Nov. 7 in Bakersfield, California. Mary Davies Herbert was born on Jan. 27, 1952 in Invermere, British Columbia, Canada to William Alexander Davies and Jane Randolph Davies. She was married to Walter Herbert. Mary was a Registered Nurse for 35 years. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America, worked in St Malachy's CDA store, was a routine participant in crafting items for the CDA Bazaar, the operation of...
On Monday, Nov. 18 Nik Scott Sutton passed away in Tehachap at the age of 66 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife, Linda; his sons and daughters-in-law, Derek and Julie, Skylar and Danielle; his sister, brother-in-law, and brother, Nardi, Mark, and Steve; his parents, Jerry and Joan; and his grandchildren, Tyler, Shane, Connor, Drew and Gage. Nik was born on Dec. 29, 1957 in Gilroy, California. He spent his youth exploring the outdoors, fishing, building and...
John Aaron Fairris was born on Aug. 28, 1935, in Webb, Mississippi, to Charles and Willie (Lay) Fairris. John was the fourth of five boys. Eventually the family moved to California. He went to Jordan High School in Long Beach where he met Bonnie Lou Buckley. They married on April 9, 1954. This year they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. They had two children, Christine and John Jr. John started working at Rockwell International in Chatsworth, California, when he was 18 and retired when...
I read an article a while back that described a study (a study?) about why children didn't care for the school lunches. We're talking about a carefully planned, nutritionally balanced lunch. That last sentence says it all. What kid likes a carefully planned, nutritious lunch? I remember my youngest child (now past 50) used to tell me that he always put his peas in the empty milk carton. Good place to hide peas! Of course, some kids eat the lunches and think nothing much about it. The general...
Gibanica (pronounced Ghee-bah-nee-tsah) isn't just a dish, it is a connection to my childhood, filled with family, tradition and love. Growing up, it was always present at every holiday gathering, making it impossible to imagine any celebration without it. My grandmother, Baba, would layer phyllo dough with the creamy and cheesy filling then drizzle each sheet with melted butter. I'd watch as she carefully placed her cherished enamel baking dish in the oven with her delicate hands. That same...
Tehachapi is a place where people are kind, generous and reach out to those who may need help. The Salvation Army is one of the organizations that does a lot to make life in Tehachapi more enjoyable for people. Tehachapi Community Church appreciates these efforts because they have similar goals of caring and sharing with others. Laurie Betts encouraged members of TCC to support the effort of The Salvation Army to provide Thanksgiving dinners to those in need. The small congregation was able to raise $400 for this project. Laurie asked...
This Thanksgiving, the Tehachapi Adult Day Health Center invites Medi-Cal eligible adults to join a heartwarming celebration with a free Thanksgiving feast and a tour of its facility. Taking place on Thursday, Nov. 28, at noon, this event is designed to foster connection, community, and support. Attendees will have the chance to enjoy delicious food, meet new friends, and engage with the center’s compassionate team of healthcare professionals, including occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, and a registered nurse. W...
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and may be here by the time you read this, signaling a time of reflection and gratitude for all the many blessings we have in our lives. That may seem a little more difficult this year, especially considering the big picture, what with the United States still being so divided and all of us facing a rather unchartered and uncertain future. Things will get better, as some folks say, or they'll get worse as others say, but the thing about life is (as most of us can...
Lots of people came out for Plane Crazy Saturday this month, even though it was colder and windy. It is so nice to see a number of aircraft on the ramp, including Dave Robbins Cessna 182. Dave works at Stratolaunch and pilots the chase plane, a Cessna Citation. We had a visitor from Germany, Joerg Schieber, who had sent an email to us in September asking if it would be possible to fly in a Cessna 150 while visiting Plane Crazy. We told him that we would try to find someone. He had earned his...
As someone who grew up watching professional boxing, and of course the likes of "Iron" Mike Tyson, I felt the need to weigh in on the events of Nov. 15, in which the former heavyweight champion came out of retirement at 58 years old to face a 27-year-old social media mogul and entrepreneur Jake Paul, who has fancied himself a fighter over the last several years. I'll start by giving both men a ton of credit, as annoying as Paul is to so many traditional fight fans, he is getting eyes back on...
