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LH set to launch cultural project By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
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Hear the drums: Members of the Kyodo Taiko Drumers from UCLA perform at the La Habra Depot Theater on Saturday as part of the launch of La Habra’s Art Appreciation program. The city, in conjunction with Oasis Center International, started the 10-week program that will provide classes for the community.
Measure A wording finalized By Daniel Hernandez La Habra Journal
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A superior court judge imposed her own verbiage on all parties involved in a lawsuit regarding the Healthy City Initiative last Friday, modifying the title of a controversial measure on the La Habra Heights March election ballot. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Joanne O’Donnell ordered city officials to make slight changes to the ballot title question for the anti-oil initiative the city dubbed Measure A, attempting to reach a compromise between Heights Oil Watch members and the oil industry’s preferred language, City Manager Shauna Clark said. The new language changes the word “any” to “certain” among other small verbiage alterations. “It was not some kind of compromise,” Clark stated. “The language was adopted by the court.”
The city manager preferred to let the La Habra Heights city council vote on the new language, but the judge decided to impose the changes and settle the matter on that day. City Attorney John Brown stated at the meeting that he is confident from a legislative standpoint that the city did everything they could to follow the election codes. On December 1, an oil industry backed lawsuit filed by Heights resident James Pigott convinced city officials to change the title question on the ballot measure, eliminating the term “high intensity petroleum operations.” But the HOW group filed its own lawsuit December 12 arguing that the new verbiage the city agreed upon is not impartial and could confuse voters, who might think the initiative would ban existing oil operations. See BALLOT Page 4
CORRECTION Last issue James Pigott was incorrectly identified as a representative of California Resources Corporation. Mr. Pigott is a resident of La Habra Heights.
WHAT ’ S INSIDE THIS ISSUE Community members share their new year’s resolutions
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Over the centuries, communities have thrived on the development of their cultures. In order to help enrich the lives of its residents, La Habra has continued to develop and build on its community. Last Saturday La Habra launched an Art Appreciation program in partnership with Oasis Center International. The 10-week program will include visual and performing arts and will be focused primarily at children and youth in the community. “We need to help the youth in the community to aspire to greatness,” said Mark Sturdevant, president of the La Habra Chamber of Commerce. “Oasis International has the foundation to make that happen. “ Courses in children’s theater, journaling, painting, tap dancing and architectural design are scheduled for the community. “ The mission of Oasis is to inspire a generation of youth to fulfill the highest level of life achievements’ and discovery of their inherent gifts ,“ said Jin Sung, Oasis Executive Director. In addition to the arts, Oasis will be offering non-art courses for young mothers, financial literacy, home ownership, just to name a few. “There are many paths to prosperity in a community,” Sturdevant said. “I have always believed that cultural arts development is a critical part of economic development.” Over the course of the 10 weeks, Oasis will also conduct special community events. Including the Children’s Festival on January 31 and art symposium on February 21. Cost for the programs are low in comparison to others of a similar type, and there are scholarships available for all of the programs. The art collaboration between Oasis and La Habra is unique and is a first of this size and diversity for Oasis.
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Friday, January 16, 2015
Free Legal Consultation at The Gary Center every Friday from 10Noon. If interested, call 562-6913263 ext 101 to make an appointment. The Gary Center is located at 341 S. Hillcrest St. La Habra.
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Be sure to check out the 1st Annual Futsal Festival being held at La Bonita Park-1211 Fahringer Way, La Habra from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some featured events will be free Futsal games & activities, music, food, giveaways, raffles and more. Visit info@toquefutsal.com or www.toquefutsal.com for more information. Hike the Powder Canyon trail for an easy 1.7 mile loop in search of winter migrating birds. The Powder Canyon trail is a majestic oak woodland located in the hills adjacent to the city of La Habra Heights. Dogs ok. Meet up at 9 a.m. at 2345 Fullerton Rd., La Habra Heights.
Monday, January 19, 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friendship Square Quilt Guild Meeting is tonight at 6:45 p.m. at United Methodist Church-631 N. Euclid St., La Habra.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
La Habra City Council Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Free ESL Classes at The Gary Center every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10-Noon. The Gary Center is located at 341 S. Hillcrest St. La Habra. Homework Help at the La Habra Library Monday-Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. High school students volunteer to help elementary students with their homework. Parents need to register their student at their first session.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Learn to make a 14K Gold-Filled Wire Wrap Pendant with the OC Gem & Mineral Society. This takes place at the LH Community Center from 6-9 p.m. Contact the Community Center to register for this event. Cost for the class is $47 for materials and is payable to the instructor. The League of Women Voters of North Orange County invites you to attend their “Lunch With League” from 11:30-2 p.m. at the Meridian
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Club-1535 Deerpark Rd., Fullerton. Back by popular demand as the guest speaker is the humorous and politically savvy professor from Cypress College, Pat Ganer, who will be speaking on The Nexus between education and newspapers. For reservations call (714) 254-7440 or email lunchwithleague@lwvnoc.org. Price is $20 and reservations are due by Monday, January 19 at noon. La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 24, 2015
La Habra Historical Museum is open on Saturday’s from 12-4 p.m.201 E. La Habra Blvd. (just North of the library).
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Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal Made to order: Pizza Rev, a new customizable pizza restaurant, opened its doors Tuesday to a packed house. The restaurant is in the Imperial Shopping Center, just down from Sprouts, near Ross.
Historical Museum looking for community input
It is time to start preparing for the next exhibit at the La Habra Historical Meseum. The exhibit is set to open either late April or the first weekend of May, in conjunction with the annual Citrus Fair. The theme (no title of the exhibit yet) is the history of La Habra schools. At this time, the museum is reaching out to the members of the community and looking to borrow: —Any memorabilia from the local schools such as photos, programs, pins, pens, pencils, folders, sports-affiliated clothing, graduation tassels, yearbooks, school papers, school books, etc. (from the early years through 1990s) —a REAL chalkboard —an old globe
—personal memories, funny/sad stories, sports stories —favorite teacher(s)/in what grade/what school/what year Deadline for items: February 11. For more information call (562) 999-6453
Community flag raising
Beginning in January 2015, in order to honor our country, its military and veterans , The La Habra Business Connection, in cooperation with the Community Services Dept., and the American Legion Post 267 will present a monthly flag raising event. The monthly event will be held at Chick-fil-A restaurant, 1802 W. Imperial Hwy., and start at 7:30 a.m. The inaugural event will be Wednesday, January 21, and will continue on the third Wednesday of each month.
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Did you know. . . By Sue Thompson La Habra Journal
The site of the present day La Habra City School District office on Walnut Street was once the location of Lincoln School. It’s located just south of Whittier Boulevard on the east side of Walnut Street. The land was purchased in 1923 when a bond issue was passed to build a new school. The Lincoln School site existed until 1968 when the building was torn down to build the new district office. Also in 1923, the school trustees changed the names of two other schools in La Habra. East Side School, also known as La Habra Grammar School, was renamed Washington School. This was the site of the first school built in La Habra and was dedicated in 1896.
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The school is located on La Habra Boulevard between Cypress Street and Harbor Boulevard. The West Side School, which was built in 1920, and located at Second and California Streets, was renamed Wilson School. The school trustees chose these names to honor the US presidents. These three schools served the La Habra Community until 1950. In the 1950s and 1960s, nine more schools were built to accommodate the growth in the community. Just another interesting piece of the history about where we live, work and enjoy being a part of the La Habra community. Source: La Habra: A Pass Through The Hills, Esther R. Cramer, Sultana Press, Fullerton 1969
Photo courtesy of La Habra Historical Museum Early education: La Habra residents came out to celebrate the opening of the new Lincoln School in 1923. The building, on Walnut Avenue., now holds the La Habra City School District offices.
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It’s that time of year again, time to start off the new year with new initiatives and a new focus. It’s a way to kind of reset and focus on goals we want to achieve. This is the issue that we include some resolutions from people in the community. It’s always interesting to read what some in the community are planning on doing. I actually recently completed a New Year’s resolution that I had from a year or two ago of cleaning out and organizing the garage. I guess there’s no real time frame on when these resolutions have to be completed. Just that we have goals. One of the goals we have for the La Habra Journal is to continue to provide information and act as a resource for all those in the community. This is why we have the business directory, the church listings, the business journal and other items. Since it is the new year it is time to expand these goals. Starting with this issue, and with the next couple issues, you will see some new sections within the pages. This issue starts the Health/Fitness section. Within this section there will be articles that will help readers maintain health and fitness. There will be articles on different medical topics for various age groups, as well as fitness tips and nutrition ideas written by local experts in these areas. The goal is to provide a resource and help people in the community live healthy and happy lives. We will also publish a personal finance section every other issue starting in the next issue. Not only do we want to help people be physically healthy, but we also want to help provide a resource for the community members to stay financially healthy. Topics will vary and benefit all age groups with tips on saving for retirement and college as well as helping
to clear up credit and applying for home loans. Like the ones on the new health section, these articles will be written by local experts to provide the most relevant information for our readers. Finally, we will be launching a section of the LH Journal in Spanish. It has been a goal of ours for a while, but needed to get the right people in place to ensure we will provide information that readers want and need. It won’t just be a translated version, of the English language articles, but rather new content. Some articles will include information from the English articles, but it will be more of a resource for the Spanish-speaking members in our community. So, if you are reading this and know of someone who would appreciate local news in Spanish, please tell them to pick up the LH Journal starting with the next issue. Again, the idea of implementing all these additions is to provide resources for our readers. Much of the content, you’ll notice will be written by advertisers. This is not a paid piece or perk of their advertisement, but rather something initiated by me for information. We have a great relationship with our advertisers and we believe in our advertisers and their benefit to our community (otherwise we wouldn’t have them in the paper). So, it’s natural that we reach out to them as knowledgeable sources from the community for these topics. It’s another way of helping to further connect our community and maintain a local perspective. We will continue to look for ways to enrich the lives of our readers and as a La Habra native, I want to help ensure we do what we can to help this community.
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Sung added that other cities in Orange County are interested in a similar collaboration. She said that she has appreciated the outpouring of support and the willingness to work together among organizations in La Habra. “Great programs often operate in silos,” Sung added. “I feel there is a great willingness to break that mindset here in La Habra.” Sung explained that the collaboration with the La Habra Art Association and the Children’s Museum has really helped provide resources and expand the scope of the program. Further, the support from the La Habra Chamber of Commerce, the La Habra Collaborative and the various faith-based groups in the community have helped make this program happen, according to Sung. This program is just another in a
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series of events that the city has done in an effort to help grow the cultural heart of La Habra, including bringing in Mysterium to operate and produce shows at the Depot Theater, after it sat unused for nearly two years. “It’s really a collaboration,” said David DeLeon, La Habra recreation manager. “We are creating a platform to join groups together and leveraging our resources and knowledge bases. To achieve a strong footprint for the arts here in La Habra.” New productions by Mysterium and the art appreciation program by Oasis, including community classes by professionals to help inspire La Habra’s younger population, are definitely increasing La Habra’s cultural footprint. “There is a power in art,” Sung explained. “Art has the ability to store the wounded heart, awaken a sleeping soul and even shed light to beauty. Art leads.”
BALLOT: Heights Measure A wording finalized
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The superior court judge agreed. The final version of the debated ballot title now reads like this: “Shall an ordinance be adopted that prohibits land use for certain treatments of oil or gas wells that are designed to enhance production or recovery, any new oil and gas wells, and reactivation of idle wells?” The judge ultimately said all the initiative language is partial. “It was the judges’ decision because we [The LHH City Council] just could not reach an agreement,” Kyle Miller said at the meeting. None of the actual initiative language has been changed, except for the title or question. An oil industry group, Californians for Energy Independence, recently donated $200,000 to help fight Measure A in La Habra Heights. Members of the HOW organization see it as a steep amount for a community with under 4,000 voters. As stated, Measure A would ban
the drilling of any new oil wells and prohibit the reactivation of any existing idle wells while maintaining existing oil operations. The oil industries in the community, including California Resource Corporation, formerly known as Occidental Petroleum, and the president of Matrix Oil argue that the initiative not only aims to stop new oil drilling but also could put a halt to all existing oil operations. Some of the Heights council members and the city manager agreed and have argued in past meetings that the broad verbiage in the initiative reads like it might lead to existing oil wells being shut down because of well rotating. The HOW group and supporters of Measure A claim the initiative is intended to stop new oil drilling in La Habra Heights, while maintaining existing operations. In other words, the initiative is meant to stop the Matrix Oil project from commencing at a property that it is
leasing from the Southern California Gas Co. at 2490 Las Palomas Drive. A time line, provided by the city of LHH, with the different titles for the initiative with all the small changes from the beginning of the process is as follows: 1. Language initially written by BBK and challenged by Pigott (Adopted November 13, 2014). “Shall an ordinance be adopted that prohibits land use for new oil and gas development, including high-intensity petroleum operations, new oil and gas wells, and reactivation of idle wells?” 2. Approved by Council on December 1 to settle Pigott (Adopted December 1, 2014). “Shall an ordinance be adopted that prohibits land use for any treatment of oil or gas wells that is designed to enhance production or recovery, any new oil and gas wells, and reactivation of idle wells?”
Note: December 31: The Judge objected to the use of the word “any”. She did not object to the word “enhance” 3. Submitted to Judge O’Donnell (Adopted January 2, 2015). “Shall an ordinance be adopted that prohibits land use for treatment of oil or gas wells that is designed to enhance production or recovery, any new oil and gas wells, and reactivation of idle wells?” 4. Final language (Imposed by order of the court – January 7, 2015) “Shall an ordinance be adopted that prohibits land use for certain treatments of oil or gas wells that are designed to enhance production or recovery, any new oil and gas wells, and reactivation of idle wells?” According to Clark, the city sent the ballots to the printer Monday. The election is set for March 5.
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Beth Shalom 14564 Hawes Street, Whittier, CA 90604 562-941-8744 Erev Shabbat Services every Friday at 7:30 pm Shabbat Services every Saturday at 9:45. Calvary Chapel 1370 South Euclid Street La Habra (714) 446-6222 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., & 11 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. www.cclhabra.org Calvary Chapel Into the Light 217 North Walnut Street La Habra (562) 690-3000 Services: Sunday (English) 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Spanish) 10:30 a.m. Casa de Oracion 150 E. 1st Ave. La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 278-4282 Services: Thursday 7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Church of Christ 1621 West Lambert Road La Habra (562) 697-4115 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2351 E La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 691-1212 Community Bible Church 401 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 691-2798 Service: Sunday 11 a.m. Crossroads Community Church 222 N. Euclid La Habra (562) 691-6674 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. Emanuel Lutheran Church 150 N. Palm Street La Habra (562) 691-0656 Service: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Family Bible Church 123 E. 2nd Ave. La Habra (562) 694-9900 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Friday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. Facebook: Family Bible Church of La Habra Green Hills Baptist 2200 West Imperial Hwy. La Habra (562) 943-7291 Services: Sunday (English) 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. (Spanish) 11 a.m. (Korean) 1 p.m. Heights Worship Center International Ministries 2000 West Road La Habra Heights (626) 893-9963 Service: Sunday 8:30-10 a.m. Friday: 7 p.m. Youth worship & Adult Connection Rev. N. Jaren Lapasaran, Jr. - Sr. pastor www.hwcim.org Hillcrest Congregational 2000 West Road La Habra Heights (562) 947-3755 Service: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Inglesia Bautista 700 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 691-8162 Services: Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Sudy, prayer service Wed. 7 p.m. Bilingual services
St. Paul Lutheran Church 111 W. Las Palmas Drive Fullerton, CA 92835 714-879-8290 Services: Sunday Liturgical 8.a.m. and 11 a.m. Praise: 9:30 a.m.
Korean Gospel Presbyterian Church 1751 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 694-6214 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m.
Vineyard North Orange County 615 S. Palm St La Habra (562) 697-4600 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.
La Habra Christian Church 400 Bella Vista Drive La Habra Heights (562) 691-0514 Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. La Habra Foursquare Mission 324 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 694-2224 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. La Habra Hills Presbyterian 951 N. Idaho Street La Habra (562) 691-3296 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. La Habra United Methodist 631 N. Euclid St. La Habra (562) 691-1797 Service: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Lighthouse Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 550 N. Euclid St. La Habra (562) 697-1364 Service: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Lutheran Church of the Master 1601 West La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 697-2884 Service Sunday 9 a.m. Morningstar Christian Chapel 16241 Leffingwell Road Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 943-0297 Service: Sunday 8:30, 9:45, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. Young Adults (18-25): Friday 7:00 p.m. Jack Abeelen Senior Pastor www.morningstarcc.org Mission Presbyterian Church 1901 E. Lambert Rd. Suite 105 La Habra (714) 448-3305 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.. mid-week study Na Sung 1620 Fullerton Road La Habra Heights (562) 690-7979 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 11 a.m. New Life Church of La Habra 740 E. Lambert Rd. Unit E La Habra (562) 694-5534 newlifechurchlahabra.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m.; Our Lady of Guadalupe 900 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 691-0533 www.olglahabra.org Call or visit for service information Potter’s Christian Fellowship 740 East Lambert Road La Habra (562) 690-7020 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. Rehoboth Reformed Church 501 South Idaho Street #120 La Habra (626) 820-9390 Service: Sunday 10 a.m.
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The Warehouse Foursquare Church 16200 E. Amber Valley Dr. Whittier (562) 690-5109 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m.
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INSPIRATIONAL CORNER By Dennis Laherty, the Co-Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church, La Habra
What is a common thread that can be shared by most religions? Following September 11, 2001 representatives of a couple of branches of Christianity including Catholicism, as well as Judaism and Islam came together at Holy Family Cathedral in Orange to plan an interfaith worship service. Prayer certainly filled a major part of the planned worship but a theme for the worship was desired that could unite the various religions participating as well as the many other religions represented in the community. After considerable discussion about worship in our respective systems of belief a word was mentioned that had all of the planners in agreement. The word was “light”. In virtually all of the religions of the world the theme of light plays a major role. For Judaism Chanukah celebrates light in a special way. In Islam light is a symbol of the presence of God. In Christianity during the Christmas season and for a few weeks beyond light is an emphasis in worship as well as Scripture readings designated for those days. We are now beyond Chanukah and Christmas. We are moving into the new year away from the celebration of light. And yet celebrating the presence of the light continues to be a most needed part of our lives in our community, in our nation and the world. Similarities are being drawn between the recent tragedy in France and September 11, in this country. The darkness that such horrendous acts represent cannot be permitted to touch our lives. May the light with which we have been celebrating during the past month continue to remind us from where it comes. In our respective faith traditions may we be nurtured and cultivated by that light so that no darkness, from whatever source, will ever overshadow our lives.
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January 15, 2015
City Communicator La Habra Run Dates Set Winter Youth Volleyball It’s time to register for the City of La Habra Community Services Department’s Winter Youth Volleyball program. This activity is open to children ages eight through 13. The cost is $45 for the first child in a family, and $40 for any additional children in the same family. You must sign up family members at the same time in order to receive the family rate. The cost of the activity includes a jersey and a trophy. Youth Volleyball is open to boys and girls, and all games will be held at the La Habra Boys & Girls Club gym. Practice times will be determined by individual coaches. Volunteer coaches and referees are needed. The registration deadline is 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 16th. Team play begins on Saturday, February 7th. Please visit the Community Services Department at 101 W. La Habra Blvd., or call (562) 383-4200, for more information, to volunteer to coach or to register.
Tamale Festival Sizzled Despite intermittent rain, La Habra’s first annual Tamale Festival, held on Sunday, November 30th, was a big success. In fact, it was so successful that the tamale vendors sold out of tamales before the end of the event! Visitors enjoyed listening to the Mariachi Divas perform holiday and traditional songs, and there were dance performances by Miss Melissa’s Ballet Tap Combo classes and Corona Dance Studio. Unfortunately, a particularly heavy interval of rain prevented USA Dance School’s folklorico performance. There were also over 60 vendors selling a variety of items. The event included a tamale and salsa contest, and the winners are: Best Dessert Tamale: Elise Alvarado; Best Tamale: Josefina Lopez; Best Salsa: Barbara Green; and Hottest Salsa: Stella Hernandez.
2014 Holiday Decorating Contest Winners The City of La Habra and the La Habra Beautification Committee selected the winners of the 2014 Holiday Decorating Contest. This year’s winners were recognized at a City Council meeting on December 15th. Winners are: Grand Prize Winner: 2210 Branford Lane; Best Use of Theme: 1820 E. Arbolita Drive; Best Use of Lights: 1400 Hidden Lane; Best Use of Music: 350 La Plaza Drive; and Best Use of Animation: 931 Kirby Lane.
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The City of La Habra will hold its annual La Habra 5K/10K Run/ Walk, which also includes a 1K Kiddy Run and a 50-Yard Diaper Dash, on Saturday, March 21, 2015. The event will be held at the La Habra Marketplace, located at Imperial Hwy. and Beach Blvd. Registration opens at 6:00 a.m. The 50-Yard Diaper Dash (open to ages three to five years) begins at 7:15 a.m.; and the Kiddy Run (open to ages six through nine years) begins at 7:20 a.m. The 5K/10K Run/Walk begins at 7:30 a.m., and awards for 5K winners will be presented at 8:15 a.m., followed by awards for 10K winners at 8:30 a.m. The course is a semi-challenging 5K loop (the 10K consists of two laps) and runs through the heart of La Habra. All runners will receive runner goody bags. The race features a health and fitness expo, medals to the top five runners in each age group division, timing and finish line management. The La Habra Active Day Camp staff will host a “Crazy Kids Club” for kids ages two to 13 years for adults who would like to participate in the race, but need assistance with their kids. Register by fax, mail, or in person at the La Habra Community Services Department, 101 W. La Habra Boulevard, (562) 383-4200 (phone), (562) 383-4482 (FAX). In addition, online registration is available ; an additional service fee will be incurred when registering online. The cost to register for the 5K is $30 through March 13th and $35 after that date and on race day. The cost for the 10K is $35 through March 13th and $40 after that date or on race day. The cost for the 50-Yard Diaper Dash and the 1K Kiddy Run is $15 through March 13th and $20 after that date and on race day. Running clubs with 10 or more runners will receive a discount. For more information, please call the Community Services Department at (562) 383-4200.
14th Annual Spring Family Eggstravaganza La Habra’s 14th annual Eggstravaganza will be held on Saturday, April 4th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the softball fields at La Bonita Park, 1440 W. Whittier Blvd. Activities will include an Eggs-Treme Kid Zone, with games, crafts, inflatables, balloon twisters, live DJ and more. To add to the excitement, eggs for the egg hunt will be dropped by a helicopter! Egg hunts will be held for specific age groups, with times to be announced. As in the past, the La Habra Family Resource Center’s Community Resource Fair will be part of the Eggstravaganza. Visitors to the Fair will be able to participate in family activities, gather information, enter into a raffle for prizes and much more. The sponsors for this year’s event are Waste Management, Freedom House, Institute for Healthcare Advancement, and La Habra Family Resource Center. For more information about the Eggstravaganza, please contact the Community Services Department at (562) 383-4200, visit the City’s website at www.lahabraca.gov or find us on Facebook, La Habra Recreation Division.
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7 LOCAL NEWS Ladera Palma launches Lego Robotics program By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
The 7-year-old adjusts a final brick and moves back to double check to see if the code she entered is correct. She then sets the robot down and smiles as her creation whirs and moves into action. For her, everything is awesome. This is what some first and second graders at Ladera Palma will experience in the schools new after school Lego robotics program. The program officially started last Thursday, but Principal George Lopez started the wheels going on this concept as soon as he became principal in the fall. Lopez was vice principal at Washington Middle School and was instrumental in helping establish that schools robotics program. “We always thought how great would it be if we could start the kids with it at an earlier age,” Lopez said. “When I came over to Ladera Palma as a principal, one of the things I wanted to start was a STEM program.” STEM is the acronym for science, technology, engineering and math, which has become an educational priority in American schools. Inspiring learning and helping to build successful students who are ready to the ever changing world of technology is a goal for schools. The big push is to find ways to get students more excited about the science fields
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Cutting-edge scholars: Ladera Palma is the first K-2 school in the La Habra City School District to initiate a robotics program to inspire interest in science.
that will help them throughout their academic careers. The Lego robotics program is a way to do that at an early age. “It teaches them concepts in engineering, definitely implements math and technology, which is the use of the computer and basic programming that comes with the Lego kit,” Lopez explained. “It clearly is a part of science.” Lopez added that it also integrates the “Four Cs”, which includes: critical thinking, collaborating, communication and creativity.
The start of the program at Ladera Palma marks the first time a program like this has been started at the K-2 level in the La Habra City School District. Washington Middle School has been successful with a robotics program and some of the 3-5 schools like Walnut and Los Positas have started similar STEM programs. The program is 6-8 weeks and the initial class is made up of 30 first and second graders, which are then broken up into teams of 4-5 children. Lopez himself teaches the program. “I had experience with the program
from Washington,” he explained. “So when we brought the Legos over it wasn’t that foreign to me. It was just a matter of doing it with Legos and formatting it to a first and second grade level.” Lopez said he hopes is to increases the class offerings and get other teachers trained to teach the program. He added that the goal is to get the children excited about science and technology and “most of all want to get the kids excited about applying their learning to other things.”
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La Habra area community members share It’s a tradition. Each year we make resolutions. Here is a look at some of
My New Year’s resolution for 2015 is to spend more time with my son and family. As I enter my fourth term on the city council I resolve to serve our community with the same passion and drive as my first day in office! James Gomez La Habra Mayor Pro Tem
Eat Healthy La Habra campaign to fight childhood obesity, and promote a healthy, vibrant La Habra, Sandi Baltes Director, La Habra Collaborative
My New Years resolution is to have Advance! help more than 300 young people from La Habra get into college! Fred Lentz Founder, Advance! on to College
To create, develop, produce and market something never seen, imagined or done before in the past 83 years. Chuck Morse La Habra Resident
To train one more World Champion. Also, relax more and less serious on little things. David Martinez Director, La Habra Boxing Club
In 2015 I resolve to spread the good news about La Habra High School, the Home of the Highlanders. We are blessed with amazing programs, students, families, staff, and community members, and I want to share this with everyone! Lezlie Matsuyama Chemistry teacher/Science Department Chair, La Habra High School
Give unconditional love to all: to those that are easy to love and to those that challenge me to love with all my heart. Mecki Grothues Director, La Habra Life Center I want to work more with community organizations and members, involving everyone in the Move More,
My resolution for 2015 is: To NOT add anything more to my plate BUT to do the things that I already do BETTER in a way that pleases God. Rolland Esslinger Athletic Director, Whittier Christian High School
Our New Year’s Resolution at Sonora is to increase the equity, access and opportunities for all students in our International Baccalaureate Program.
I personally would like to get more involved with our Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in activities and service to our community here in La Habra. Adam Bailey Principal, Sonora High School I have a goal to get my older kids started on piano lessons this year. Tim Shaw La Habra City Councilman To be more active, to learn to ice skate well (my mom was a speed skating champ), and to remember to take my reusable shopping bags into the store, instead of forgetting them in the car. Marcia Taylor La Habra Recreation Division The Children’s Museum at La Habra will continue to be a fun and exciting destination for children and families to visit and engage in the Arts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Literacy, Physical Fitness and Healthy Eating exhibits and programs. Lovely Qureshi Managing Director, The Children’s Museum at La Habra
Get rid of negative influences, have more patience, laugh often and say ‘thank you’ always. Eloisa Sharp La Habra State Farm Ins. agent Looking forward to serve everyone that comes to the Continental Deli. Come on over and have a sandwich or sausage and also buy from our Deli where we have German specialties. Monica Geub Owner, Continental Deli My primary New Years Resolution is become more involved in Pet Rescue. Sharon Machlik Owner, The Dog Lodge I resolve to stop daily and see… Really see the beauty around me . To name it, share it and record it everyday, in my journal, much like a gratitude journal, but I must see it every day, in the daily activities of life and capture it. It’s a daily adventure. Oh, and take my daily vitamins Vicky Eagleson Counselor, La Habra High School My New Years resolution is to spend a few minutes every night writing a schedule for the following weekday so I can maximize my time. Matt Holmberg Treasurer., LH Kiwianas Club, La Habra Heights Resident
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To continue to fulfill LHHS’ vision of supporting and producing well rounded students who thrive in academic, athletics, the arts, and leadership activities. And, of course, repeat as only school in Orange County to meet State and Federal AYP guidelines! Karl Zener, Ed.D. Principal, La Habra High School My New Years resolution like most people out there is to get in better shape. I also want to sell twice as many homes as I did in 2014. Ray Fernandez TNG Real Estate Consultants
I resolve to be as smart as our 5th graders as we implement new technologies and the Common Core in our schools. John Dobson President, Board of Trustees La Habra City School District I resolve to improve my time management skills. Balancing your professional life and personal life is key to happiness and success, and both are equally important. Jason Cecil Interim Director Help for Brain Injured Children
I would like to see the Move More, Eat Healthy La Habra Campaign continue to progress and thrive. O u r c it y i s on the road to improved health and fitness and I am excited to see what this year brings! Rebecca French Owner, Elite Fitness
My goals for 2015 are to eat healthier and to enjoy more time with family, as our son is heading off to college in the fall. Melissa Barajas Sonora High School English Teacher and Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
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Hearing loss can be due to the aging process, exposure to loud noise, certain medications, infections, head or ear trauma, congenital (at birth) or genetic factors, diseases, as well as a number of other causes. Recent data suggests there are over 34 million Americans with some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss often occurs gradually throughout a lifetime. People with hearing loss compensate often without knowing they have hearing loss. You may have hearing loss if: l You hear people speaking but have to strain to understand their words. l You frequently ask people to repeat what they said. l You don’t laugh at jokes because you miss too much of the story or the punch line. l You frequently complain that people mumble. l You need to ask others about the details of the meeting you just attended.
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Running away: Sonora’s Josh Rodriguez drives the ball in an earlier game this season. The Raiders beat Servite 58-51 on the road. They open Freeway League play against Sunny Hills this week.
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Witt fires up team for Raider victory
By Erik Markus La Habra Journal
After a sluggish first half, three second-half goals for the Raiders helped them to a 4-1 win over Bolsa Grande last Wednesday. Tied at one at halftime, the Raiders were given a challenge by head coach Cory Witt...score three goals or run. “It’s frightening to run, because none of us want to do that,” Christopher Dimas said about the possibility of running after the game. The Raiders (3-3-2) had played with disinterest, appeared confident they could sleep through this game and get a victory, but just before halftime Bolsa Grande (2-6) beat them in the defensive zone and got a clean look for a goal. The goal wasn’t anything fancy, but was a product of lackluster defense and hustle. “We came out in the first half, oh we’re gonna win this game, and we don’t have to try that hard, which I told them at halftime, is a complete and utter disrespect for an opponent,” Witt explained. The coach didn’t need more signs to issue the challenge. “I don’t care who the opponent is, you go out there and you go play your best,” Witt said. “You bring out the best in their abilities as well.” Sure enough, the Raiders responded.
“First half, we were playing with a sense of arrogance, and they were playing with passion, and the second half we decided to play with a little bit of passion,” Witt said. The passion he saw in Bolsa Grande, which he wanted from them was displayed in their soccer. “The passion came from, trusting one another, touching the ball quickly, moving the ball from offense to defense in a smooth, quick fashion, and the result paid off,” Witt said. They entered the second half with a different intensity, and scored their first second half goal within the first 10 minutes. “The second half they took those words to heart, and they went out there and played to their ability,” Witt said. Dimas scored the first goal off an assist from Joey Montalvo, but it was the third goal that highlighted the change in attitude. Pushing the ball past midfield, Dimas was found open just outside the box. A ground pass was sent his direction but Montalvo realized the defense was rushing in his direction and told him to let the ball go. Aware of the situation, Dimas dummied the ball through his legs, right to Montalvo who finished the ball to give the Raiders their third second half goal and a 4-1 lead. “I did not expect him to let it go,”
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Moving through: After a motivational speech at halftime, the Raiders scored three unanswered goals against Bolsa Granda in a non-league matchup last Wednesday. (file photo)
Montalvo said about the pass he received from Dimas. Afraid of the reaction he would have gotten from his teammates, he made sure to finish the shot. “They probably would have chewed me out,” Montalvo said. Eli Rico-Torres scored the first goal 20 minutes into the game when he received a throw in from Montalvo. Once he had the ball, it took just a few dribbles before he ripped a shot with his left foot to net the first goal. Rico-Torres also scored the Raiders third goal as they inched closer to their objective. The midfield offensive pressure changed in the second half, as they received balls and quickly looked to
move it upfield, rather than dribbling it into pressure. “When your midfielders in the first half are holding the ball five, six touches, trying to make people look foolish, dribbling one or two players, and then five minutes into the second half, they’re collecting the ball and getting rid of it right away, two touch three touch soccer, you can tell right there that okay these guys mean it, they’re gonna play,” Witt said. The Raiders followed with a 4-0 win against Whittier High School Friday, and enter Freeway League play Wednesday against Sunny Hills at home. Witt added, “they’ve got to rely on one another to be successful.”
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16 Lady Highlanders dominate in opener By Sarah Fenton La Habra Journal
The La Habra girls’ soccer team won its first Freeway league game against Buena Park, 7-0, at home Tuesday afternoon. “In league every game matters, so we knew we had to play hard,” said La Habra head coach Matt Sanger. “We wanted to start off strong and send a message to our league that we are here to win it.” The Lady Highlanders (3-6-1, 1-0) took turns scoring and dominated the Coyotes (2-10-1, 0-1) on both offense and defense the whole game. “We worked on possession and we got to work on some of our set plays,” Sanger said. “It’s not so much this game that we’re looking at, we’ve
Taleah Carter fires one toward the goal in La Habra’s 7-0 win over Buena Park Tuesday.
been preparing for the season to start. In preseason we got to try some things out and we got to test things.” La Habra took an early lead in the 6th minute with an assist from Taleah Carter to Sarah Wieland who finished the play. The Highlanders took control of the first half and maintained possession of the ball in Buena Park territory but had trouble finishing their shots. “We have a lot of young players and with young players you have inconsistencies so what we need is our young players to get more experience and to start playing more confidently,” Sanger said. Late in the first half the Highlanders advanced their lead to 2-0 with help from Alexis Morales. The Highlanders held the lead over Buena Park going into halftime. La Habra came out fighting in the second half. “For the second half we went back to our game plan of playing simple, moving the ball quickly, and not getting stuck,” Sanger said. “We tried to play a more simple game and we found spaces and we were able to attack a lot more.” The Highlanders sco quickly with an early goal off a corner kick tapped in by Darriell Franklin to advance the lead to 3-0. Minutes later, La Habra found another scoring opportunity when the ball got loose in front of Buena Park’s goal. The ball bounced around in front of the goal and the Highlanders tapped it in before the Coyotes could clear it out. The Highlanders kept pushing the
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Fighting for it: La Habra’s Darriell Franklin fights off Buena Park’s Alyssa Sanchez before she went on to score the Lady Highlander’s third goal in their 7-0 victory Tuesday in the Freeway League opener.
ball forward and Chloey Cooksey scored two consecutive goals from left field to advance their lead to 6-0 over the Coyotes. In the final minutes of the game, Regina Sanchez added one more point to the scoreboard by tapping in a corner kick from Wieland. “A game like this might look like we played a perfect game when you look at the score but we have a lot of things we have to fix,” Sanger said.
“Mostly it’s just little mistakes.” With their first Freeway league win under their belt, the Highlanders will travel to Fullerton and take on the Indians Wednesday afternoon. “I think we did a much better job in the second half,” Sanger said. “The biggest thing for us is our intensity. We have to bring a high level of intensity no matter who we play. Any team in this league can be dangerous so we need to make sure that we come prepared.”
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