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Local Gourmets: Whitney Sitter, Travis Russell, Brian Reed and his daughter Sydney Reed share their recipe at the La Habra Children's Museum's annual Gourmet Guys event at the La Habra Community Center last Sunday. For more on this event, see story on Page 10.
Hildenbrand new city manager By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
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The La Habra Heights City Council approved the hiring of Jarad Hildenbrand as the city's new manager at its October meeting. Hildenbrand will take over as the city's top administrator on December 16, subject to finalization of the terms and conditions of an official employment agreement, which should be finalized by the city council at its November meeting. “I’m very excited to work in La Habra Heights," Hildenbrand said. “I’m honored to be chosen as the next city manager and look forward to working with a dedicated City Council, staff and community that values a continued high quality of life." Hildenbrand has been serving as city manager of Villa Park since July 2012. Prior to that he worked as assistant city manager from 2008, and started working at the city of Villa
Park as an assistant in 2006. He earned a masters of public administration degree from California State University, Long Beach in 2016 and received a bachelor’s degree in public administration from California State University, Fullerton in 2006. "My experience compliments the city’s rural character," Hildenbrand said. "And I am confident that working together we can accomplish great things.” Hildenbrand will be responsible for all city functions, including administration, city clerk, community development and planning, public works, finance and the fire department. “We are pleased that Jarad Hildenbrand has agreed to serve as city manager in La Habra Heights,” said LHH Mayor Kyle Miller. “His experience and education are well
suited to the needs of our community.” The city manager position became vacant when Shauna Clark resigned in July after nine years. Since then, former La Mirada City Manager Tom Robinson has served as interim city manager.
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Jim Coombs has been hired as the new Superintendent of Schools of the Lowell Joint School District. Coombs is currently the principal of Buena Park High School. The district's board will approve the contract at the next meeting. Coombs' actual start date is yet to be determined, but will be soon as the contract with LJSD's current interim superintendent Giokaris will be ending. "Mr. Coombs is Coombs an excellent match for our District," said LJSD Board President Brandon Jones. "The Board of Trustees has great confidence that Mr. Coombs’ personal character and ethics, dedication, passion, skills and talents, professional experiences, and people skills will equip him to most effectively serve and provide the leadership needed to ensure that our district remains one of the best in the State of California in the years to come.” Coombs began his professional career as a science teacher at Ramona Middle School in La Verne in 1988. After three years teaching at the middle school, Coombs spent the next five years teaching at the high school level, before returning to Ramona Middle School to serve as assistant principal in 1996 for three years. Subsequently, he served as a high school assistant principal for two years. Coombs served as the principal of two different high schools (West Covina and Buena Park) for a total of over 12 years. Coombs has also served as an assistant superintendent for a total of six years in the West Covina, Monrovia, and Claremont Unified School Districts. “I am honored to serve," Coombs said. "It is a blessing and a privilege. My wife, our sons, and I are most thankful for the opportunity to join the Lowell Joint School District family and support all staff members, students, families, and the entire community as we work together to ensure the success of all students.”
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of La Habra provides a free, nutritious meal to all youth ages 0- 18. Youth in the community are welcome to come to the club Monday-Friday between 3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. to receive a free meal.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
La Habra School District Candidates Forum is being held tonight at the LH School District, 500 N. Walnut St. at 6:30 p.m. Come and meet your candidates for the LH School Board!
Friday, October 21, 2016
Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza! Enjoy a pumpkin carving contest, costume contest, food, DJ, games, crafts and family fun. Pre-Registration is required at 7-Eleven, 100 W. La Habra Blvd (Euclid & La Habra Blvd). The festivities will begin at 3:30 p.m. at Portola Park, 301 S. Euclid St. The Jungle Book movie will follow the pumpkin carving fun at dusk.
Saturday, October 22, 2016
La Habra Police Department is holding an Open House today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come on down for a police station tour, jail tour, K9 demonstrations, SWAT vehicles, police motorcycle, DUI command post trailer, bike patrol demos, food & drinks, kids' crafts & face painting, police cars & equipment displays. La Habra’s Grocery Outlet is offering a complimentary lunch from In & Out Burger today from 12-3 p.m., with a minimum $10 grocery purchase. One per person while supplies last. There will also be entertainment, fun and prizes for the whole family.
Monday, October 24, 2016
La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
NEWS BRIEFS League of Women Voters to hold LH School District debate
Pacific Community Credit Union is offering a free Dinner workshop to educate seniors about new changes to reverse mortgages. Workshops are open to the public. Reservations are required for attendance, adults only please. Tonights workshop will be at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 110 E. Santa Fe, Fullerton at 5 p.m. To save your spot, please call (714) 6261455 or visit www.yourcreditunion.com/ rmworkshop.
The League of Women Voters will be hosting a debate of the candidates for La Habra City School District Thursday October, 20 at 6:30 at the district office at 500 North Walnut Street in La Habra. The candidates: John Dobson, Sandi Baltes, Michelle Bernier and Elvira Moreno will be on hand to answer questions from the audience. The discussion is moderated by the League of Women Voters and is free to the public.
La Habra Heights Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Local author wins literary award with teen novel
Friday, October 28, 2016
Fall Fun Extravaganza at The Church at Green Hills, 2200 W. Imperial Hwy. in La Habra from 6-8:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a fun and safe event for all ages. Free games, inflatables, photo booth and lots of candy! Chick-Fil-A meals will be available for purchase.
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Our Lady of Guadalupe will be hosting Dia De Los Muertos-Day Of The Dead today from 2-9 p.m. For more information, please see their ad on page 4
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Senior Salute Week begins today and runs through Wednesday, November 9. This is a great opportunity to attend a variety of activities and classes. For more information and a schedule of events, please see their ad on pages 10 & 11.
Re-Elect Rose Espinoza to the La Habra City Council! “I have served La Habra since 1991, when I founded Rosie’s Garage, a nationally recognized after-school program. I have served on the La Habra City Council since 2000 and as Mayor in 2004, 2008 and 2013. I get results for La Habra. Please vote, Rose Espinoza for City Council.” -- Rose Espinoza
The Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards presented local author Angela Shelley with a silver medal for best pre-teen ebook on Wednesday, October 5. Her book, Ennara and the Book of Shadows, is Shelley’s second award-winning novel. Shelley writes fantasy and mythic adventures for middle-graders, teens, and adults with Patchwork Press. She lives with her husband and children in Whittier, California. Her first book, Ennara and t he Fallen Druid, won a silver medal in the 2013 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. The Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards bring increased recognition to exemplary children’s books and their creators, and are dedicated to supporting childhood literacy
and life-long reading. The contest is open to authors, illustrators, and publishers of children’s books written in English or Spanish for the North American market. Books that were published with a 2015 or 2016 copyright or that were released since October 1, 2014 were eligible. For a full list of this year’s winners, see www.independentpublisher. com/article.php?page=2109. For more information about Angela Shelley or her books, please visit www.angelashelley.net.
Prescriptions take-back day coming to LH
As part of the National Prescription Take Back Day on Saturday, October 22, residents can turn in their expired, unused or unwanted over the counter or prescriptions medications at the La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd. from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please call (562) 383-4300 for more information.
Children's Museum to hold Mini Monsters Bash
The La Habra Children's Museum will hold its annual Mini Monster Bash Oct. 28 from 10 a.m.-noon. The Halloween costume event for children will feature games, crafts, mini-maze, and costume parade Little ones and their adults are encouraged to dress in costume! Free to CMLH members and visitors with paid Museum admission.
LHPD to hold open house
The La Habra Police Department will hold its annual Open House Saturday, Oct 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Depar tment tours, displays, equipment will e available for the public.
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Did you know... By Nicole Panza La Habra Historical Museum
Shortly after the incorporation of La Habra in 1925, the La Habra Police Department was organized. This initial police force included Leo Martin as City Marshall and Harry T. Mereness as Deputy Marshall who after a few months resigned and was replaced by Dorsey Ellis. Gus Scott served as a night policeman, a position that was maintained by local businessmen of the city. However, this initial police force did not last. La Habra’s city officials had many disagreements and resignations in those first years of cityhood. Following a change in city administration, the entire police force was removed on April 4, 1926. George Wilcox was appointed Chief of Police and Gus Scott was the Deputy. In May of 1927, La Habra City Council removed Wilcox and his deputies from the police force and L.W. Bain was named Chief of Police. Despite the initial instability of the early police forces, by 1928 new appointments were the result of promotions and resignations rather than mass dismissals of the entire police force. Another period of change for the
The La Habra Journal is an independent, locally owned and run, community newspaper published bimonthly and serving the cities of La Habra and La Habra Heights. The Journal’s mission is to provide a vehicle of communication for the whole community and bring the community members together. The La Habra Journal welcomes views and comments from the community. All letters to the editor need to have a name for publication. Comments by the community are the views of the community and subject to verification. Authors will be contacted and notified prior to publication of their letters. The La Habra City Council meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. The La Habra Heights City Council meets on the second Thursday of the month at City Hall at 6 p.m.
police force occurred in the 1960s with the construction of their new more modern police building. Plans for the new police station were approved in 1962 after three years of planning by city administration. The new police station replaced the old police building on Hiatt Street, Euclid Street today. The new building was located approximately in the same location, just slightly south of the old police building. The old police building had an observation deck that was used by the Ground Observer Corps in the 1950s to observe and identify any aerial activity. The photos below show the old police building with the observation deck and the dedication of the new police building on August 17, 1963. Just another interesting piece of history about where we live, work, and enjoy being a part of the La Habra community. Source: La Habra Star newspaper, August 1, 1962; L.M. Hopper (Secretary of the La Habra Chamber of Commerce), “A Brief History of the La Habra Police Department,” 1929 Orange County Peace Offices Association Year Book, courtesy of the LHHM Archives.
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groups. The interviews are simple and just a few minutes long. They were meant to help residents put a face to the name on their ballot and to hear something about them in their own words. Interestingly enough, posts about good local street taco vendors (of which I am excited about) and T&S Burgers received more comments and discussion than the video interviews of the city council candidates. Again, I know this election cycle has really changed the way we look at politics in America. However, that shouldn’t be something to deter you from researching and voting for who will help guide your city. I encourage you to research the candidates so you can vote with knowledge and confidence in your picks for city council. I will be posting my interviews with the candidates running for La Habra City School Board soon. These candidates will have a direct impact in shaping the city’s school district as they will be tasked to hire the new superintendent. So, yet another local race for us to pay attention to and learn about the candidates. So, whether the presidential election has got you disheartened or motivated, be sure to get out and vote for our local elected positions. It really is a vote for you, your neighbor and your community. Now, if you will excuse me, I have to get back to digging through the massive book with all this year’s propositions listed. Check out the interviews at: youtube.com/lahabrajournal —The Editor
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I’m not sure if you’re aware, but there is an election coming up. There has a lot that has been said regarding the presidential candidates. It has caused tension in our country. So much so that some have said that because of the presidential candidates, they don’t feel like voting. This is a mistake. One of the greatest privileges we have in this country is the right to vote. As citizens, we should exercise that right as much as possible. The great thing about elections is we have the ability to vote for whomever we want. Don’t not vote (yes, I know that is a double negative) because you are disheartened with the presidential candidates. There are so many other people and propositions that have a direct impact on us on this ballot. Those are the items you should be looking for and looking to vote on. For the first time in two election cycles (also known as four years), we are voting on city council members for La Habra. As opposed to presidential candidates, these candidates have a lot of impact on our day-to-day lives. Roads, water, trash pickup, parks, recreation, city codes, are some of the things that the city council is responsible for. The League of Women Voters held a live debate with the candidates for city council (they are holding one for La Habra City School Board members tonight) and it had some residents in attendance. Taking off of the League’s efforts to let people hear from the candidates, I interviewed the council candidates and posted the video interviews to the La Habra Journal YouTube channel and to our Facebook and Twitter accounts. Further, the link to the videos was shared on community Facebook
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Margaret Anne Mann 1923-2016
A giving family woman
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Allison Hetrick and Brian Barden were married on October 1, 2016 in a destination wedding in Temecula, California. The wedding colors were cabernet, peach, champagne and tan, lots of whimsy with handmade felt flowers for adornment, the groom and groomsmen wore a traditional beach flip-flop with their tan wool suits. Their daughter Avery Mae, 15 months was the flower girl and added considerable whimsy of her own. Allison’s parents and her twin sister Cassandra are La Habra residents.
Mr. and Mrs. Barden are both La Habra high school graduates in 2003 and the wedding was a mini high school reunion as well as a wedding. They met and remained high school sweethearts and have been together for the last 16 years. Allison is the proprietor of One Body Yoga and Pilates Studio in La Habra and a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Brian owns an auto detailing business.
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Margaret Anne Mann, AKA Marge, was a 48 year resident of La Habra. Margaret was born June 27,1923 in Fort Worth, Texas and relocated to La Habra. Known as the "Egg Lady," she and her family had a chicken ranch at 9892 Hillandale Place, then a county strip of the city. She got the name because she delivered eggs to many of the local merchants in town during the late '50s and early '60s. She and her husband Nolan Mann were charter members of the La Habra Church of Christ. She is survived by her three chil-
dren and many grand and great grandchildren. Her services were held Tuesday Oct. 11 at Memory Garden Memorial Park in Brea.
CLASS REUNION
Lowell High School holding all-years class reunion
A Lowell High School class reunion for all graduating classes from 1963 to 1981 is set for Saturday, October 22, on the Lowell High School Campus, what is now Southern California University of Health Sciences. The reunion is sponsored by the Class of 1966. For information or to reserve a spot, please call Reunion chairperson Steve Rice at: (714)757-7892
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COMMUNITY RELIGIOUS SERVICES Bethany Romanian Baptist Church 1431 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 690-3844
Worship service: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Home of Hillcrest Country Day School Church office - (562) 947-3755 School office – (562) 533-2354
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.
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
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: Thurs. 7 p.m. Sund. 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Church of Christ 1621 West Lambert Road La Habra (562) 697-4115 Services: Sunday Bible Study 9:30, Worship 10:30, Bible Study 5 p.m. The Church of Green Hills 2200 West Imperial Hwy. La Habra (562) 943-7291 Services: Sunday (English) 9 & 10:45 a.m. (Spanish) 9:00 a.m. (Korean) 10:45 a.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2351 E La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 691-1212 Services: 9 & 11 Sacrament 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. Eastside Christian Church 501 N. Beach Boulevard. La Habra, (Whittier Christian Campus) Service: Sundays 9:30 & 11:15 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. 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 Church UCC 2000 West Road La Habra Heights, CA 90631 www.hillcrest-church.org Rev. Paul Clay, Senior Pastor
Korean Gospel Presbyterian Church 1751 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 694-6214 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 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.
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By Dennis Laherty, the Co-Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church, La Habra
What will happen to the timeslots from campaign advertisements after the November 8 election? At some point over the last couple of months, commercial advertisements on television slowly began to appear. Then, as the November date has approached, more and more ads for individuals running for office, as well as propositions on the ballot, have seemed to fill the airwaves. It’s overwhelming at times to be watching television for some entertaining show, then to see not one, but a series of ads for virtually any item that will appear on the ballot. For those who have tired of the abrasive, and at times abusive commercials, like magic they will all be gone by November 9. It interests me to think that there is at least one person, although there are probably many, whose job it is with television stations or networks, to replace all the political commercials with ones from regular advertisers. And they replace them overnight. Major change can occur and actually does occur in an instant. Forget about New Year’s resolutions. Consider using Election Day, November 8, as a day to put old habits behind you and start a new and better era in your life. Yes, make the change overnight. The change can be viewed this way; as the massive number of political commercials can disappear so quickly so too can old ways of doing certain things in life. This year as you bid farewell to the political ads, bid farewell to old, unworkable or troublesome habits. Regardless who wins the election, you who change will be the biggest winner on November 9. Redemption Hill Church Sonora High School 401 S. Palm St. La Habra, CA (562) 947-4791 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. www.rhchurches.com Rehoboth Reformed Church 501 South Idaho Street #120 La Habra (626) 820-9390 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. 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. Vineyard North Orange County 615 S. Palm St La Habra (562) 697-4600 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. The Warehouse Foursquare Church 10925 Valley Home Ave Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 690-5109 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m.
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Our mission in the La Habra City School District is to not only prepare our students to thrive in high school, but to have the critical thinking skills and capacity to innovate and collaborate as they pursue careers, college, and active citizenship in a global economy. We appreciate the support of our community in helping us achieve that vision for every child.
Imperial Middle School student selected for Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
District awarded Golden Bell for student readiness program
Amber Redmon, an 8th grade student at Imperial Middle School, has earned a spot playing the oboe with the Southern California Youth Philharmonic. The mission of the Southern California Youth Philharmonic is to provide a distinguished orchestral experience designed to motivate and enhance musical talent and foster musical growth through the rehearsal and performance of the world’s greatest music. Amber will be performing at venues including the Nixon Library, Chapman University, Disney Resort, and Carnegie Hall in New York.
La Habra City School District’s School Readiness Building Blocks program has been chosen as one of 56 recipients of the state’s leading educational honor, the Golden Bell Award. The Golden Bell Award, now in its 37th year, is sponsored by the California School Boards Association. The award recognizes public school programs that are innovative and sustainable, make a demonstrated difference for students and focus on meeting the needs of all public school students.
Amber has been an advanced band student at Imperial for the past three years. During this time, she has earned an overall grade point average of 4.00. Amber has been involved in numerous activities such as the Dance Team, tutoring other students, and volunteering at lunch. Imperial Middle School, Academy of the Arts, is proud to call her one of our own!
New Superintendent Search Update La Habra City School District is currently being led by two interim superintendents, Dr. Joel Shawn and Dr. Marc Winger, while we search for a permanent replacement for former superintendent Susan Belenardo, who retired in August. The search for a new superintendent is well underway. Leadership Associates, a highly regarded superintendent search firm, is leading the process for the Board of Education. Many stakeholder and community meetings were conducted early in the school year to develop a personal and professional profile for the new superintendent. Leadership Associates took the notes from these meetings and developed a job announcement that included the attributes that the community wants in its new superintendent. Applications are now being accepted for the position, and the application window will be closing mid-November. Once applications are submitted the consultants will complete comprehensive reference and background checks. When those checks are completed the Board will meet with the consultants, review a select pool of applications, and select finalists to be interviewed in December. It is possible that the board will visit the community of the leading candidate before making its final selection public. The board hopes to announce its selection mid- January with the goal of the new superintendent taking the helm in February.
State bond will support school modernization The La Habra City School District Board of Trustees approved a Resolution in Support of Proposition 51, the Statewide School Facilities Bond on the November ballot. The last Statewide School Facilities Bond was passed by California voters in 2006. There currently is a backlog of almost $2 billion in the State of California K-12 project applications and approximately $500 million in priority community college projects.
LHCSD School Readiness Building Blocks is a free program designed to expose pre-kindergarten aged children and their families to the 21st Century Learning Framework by learning about their community and interacting with community members in the real-world classroom. Students have the opportunity to connect with their community by visiting key businesses and agencies such as a bank, supermarket, police and fire department, a farm and more. The philosophy behind this program is to reinforce the learning that is taking place in the classroom in regards to the 21st Century Skills of Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. Children and their families are thoroughly engaged as members of the community teach the importance of teamwork, being able to interact effectively with coworkers and other agencies, and how to find creative solutions to the challenges of today. It is through real-life experiences that our children will see their learning come to life. Experts from school districts and county offices of education made up the 16-member judging panel that reviewed the written entries and made the initial recommendations for the awards. On-site validators assessed the programs in action. This year’s award is presented to school districts and county offices of education helping students achieve through afterschool programs, mentoring, instructional interventions, use of data and other innovations. “California’s K-12 public schools continue to produce some of the nation’s best and brightest students, and our Golden Bell recipients are a reflection of that excellence as well as the spirit of innovation which is so characteristic of this state,” said CSBA CEO and Executive Director Vernon M. Billy. “The Golden Bell Awards recognize the quality and the determination of school leaders from across California in meeting the needs of California's students through awardwinning programs and services.”
Estimates project that K-14 schools in our state will need $20 billion over the next decade to complete renovations and build new schools where there is population growth. Prop 51 will provide $9 billion in matching state grant funds to help school districts throughout the state meet future needs. The passage of this Prop 51 would support the improvements to facilities right here in La Habra and allow the District to do even more with the funds from Measure “O” supported by our local taxpayers in 2012. The District has $31 million in facilities construction and modernization needs, some of which could come from the proceeds of these state bonds. Please visit our website to learn more about future projects.
Let’s Talk is open 24/7 to take your comments, compliments, and feedback. By using the included QR code or accessing the Let’s Talk tab on our District’s website at www.Lahabraschools.org .
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A look at La Habra City Council Candidates
By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
After canceling the last two city council elections, residents of La Habra will be voting to fill three positions in November. Six people, including the three incumbents, are vying for the three four-year positions. Tim Shaw, Tom Beamish and Rose Espinoza are the three current councilmembers who are running to retain their seats. Jess Badillo, Ida MacMurray and Dawn Holthouser are three new candidates that are looking to become new council members. We were able to chat with the candidates to get to know a little more about them. Rose Espinoza was first elected to city council in 2000 after four tries to get elected to the council. She said that after establishing Rosie’s Garage, an after school tutoring center for students, she felt like she could make a difference in the community and ran for city council. “I’m running again because there are still things on my platform that I want to get done,” Espinoza said. She added that the revitalization of La Habra Boulevard is one of her interests. “I think we are really turning a corner with it.” Tom Beamish has been on the council since 2004. He started out as a community service commissioner in 1997 and then the planning commission in 2000. "I have a passion still and an eagerness to serve,” Beamish said. “I feel like I have a lot to offer with my experience and background. “ Tim Shaw, the current mayor pro tem, has been on the council since 2008. “I think we have come a long way in the last eight years,” he said. “I’d like to keep the momentum moving forward.” Shaw is on the board of directors for the Orange County Transportation Authority. “I’m really proud of where La Habra is, and I believe we can continue to make it better,” Shaw said. All three candidates were reappointed in 2012 when they ran unopposed in the election cycle.
La Habra City Council Candidates (in order they appear on ballot)
Tim Shaw
Dawn Holthouser
Rose Espinoza
Ida MacMurray
Tom Beamish
Jess Badillo
The individuals challenging for the seats are Ida MacMurray, Dawn Hold Houser and Jess Badillo. MacMurray is a current member of the La Habra City School District Board. The former teacher has also been active in the community “I love being a public servant,” MaMurry said. “ I enjoy it and I am passionate about it.” Dawn Holthouser is a current planning commissioner and former member of the Beautification Committee. "I've always been a volunteer in
the community, whether it's been through the schools, Lions Club, or my church,: she said. "I've really gotten to know a lot of the residents and their needs." Jess Badillo is the final candidate running for city council. Badillo has been in the community for 31 years. He’s been serving as a community services commissioner and with the city for 10 years, and he was active in helping create the annual Tamale Festival. “I’m heavily invested in the city of
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Espinoza noted that the mixed use zoning can help encourage growth and development along La Habra Boulevard. In addition, she suggested her hope is for some al fresco dining on the corner of Harbor and La Habra Boulevard. “This can keep the downtown vibrant,” Espinoza said. “I’m hoping that with the rezoning we can attract more people and businesses to the area.” Espinoza and Shaw noted that the loss of Redevelopment Agencies within California cities a few years ago continues to hinder what cities can do when it comes to binging in new businesses, but the development of the general plan will continue to help. In addition to the rezoning, some of the candidates noted that it is the growth of housing that will bring in more businesses and spark greater economic development Beamish and Shaw noted that the new Black Bear Diner on Beach Boulevard is an example of this. The restaurant came into the city specifically because of the new apartment project being built across the street. The non-incumbent candidates spoke enthusiastically about the potential of the city. Badillo, MacMurray and Holthouser all pointed out that La Habra could work harder to showcase the community to businesses, letting them know that it is a smart investment to open a business in the city. MacMurry noted that the city should be active in retail industry conventions and letting them know about the community. Badillo took it a step further.
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“We have to go after businesses and not wait for them to come to us. That way we can be selective.” he said. “It’s important for the city to have a clear vision of what we want.” Holthouser noted that “we want to make sure the right businesses come to La Habra.” She noted further that we might also have to rethink how we see businesses today. “Businesses function differently than they did years ago,” she explained. “The brick and mortar stores are for customers to touch the products, but many buy online.” On the topic of public safety, all six candidates complimented the hard work of the La Habra Police Department. Shaw and Espinoza noted the decrease in overall crime in the city over
Ida MacMurray
Jess Badillo
Tim Shaw
Rose Espinoza
the last few decades. Shaw noted that the serious crimes in La Habra have gone way down over the years. However, as noted there has been a slight increase in property crime. Many of the candidates noted how Prop 47, which, when passed, reduced certain drug possession felonies to misdemeanors and also made misdemeanor sentencing for petty theft, receiving stolen property and forgery. All candidates commended the LHPD on its community outreach to raise awareness. The Coffee with a Cop program and the annual open house were examples given of the outreach. Almost all candidates noted that more active and engaged residents can help reduce crime. Holthouser encouraged residents to take part in
the LHPD’s Citizen’s Police Academy program. Shaw and Beamish addressed officer staffing levels should be examined and where they could be increased if possible. Badillo noted greater communication with police to the business community and greater outreach to community members in Spanish. MacMurry added a continued and increased education effort by the police department to help residents become aware of potential crime. All candidates share their love and dedication to the La Habra community. They all explained in various ways that is what makes them want to run. They all have varying ideas of how to help La Habra continue to grow and prosper, but they all agreed that La Habra’s future looks bright.
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Former teacher Past LHCSD Board Member Executive Director, La Habra Collaborative As a resident of the La Habra area for 70 years, and as a teacher, administrator and a school board member in the La Habra City School District for 30 of those years, I am asking you to elect me as your school board trustee. I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, a California Lifetime Teaching Credential, a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, a California Educational Administration Credential, and a Masters in Governance Certificate. With this experience in education, I hope to become a supporting part of the current school board team. This board will be faced with the most important, and difficult decision with which a board can be confronted, selecting a new Superintendent of Instruction. I want to be part of that selection process, helping to install leadership that will insure La Habra’s place as a top educational community. Our district needs, deserves a strong school board, and a strong administration, which will support teachers, families, community and most of all every single one of our children, providing them with the best educational opportunities possible. Facing changes, I hope to be a part of the La Habra School Board as we make the best choices for these changes.
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LH cooking contest raises funds for Children’s Museum
By Leonardo Romero La Habra Journal
The Children’s Museum at La Habra held its 24th annual Gourmet Guys Raise “Bread” For Kids fundraiser on Sunday at the La Habra Community Center. Planning for the event began in July by the non-profit organization Friends of The Children’s Museum at La Habra, and the museum staff and guild assisted with coordinating and working the event. The fundraiser featured a silent auction and a cooking contest with 85 local chefs that entered their dishes into one of the 14 food categories. Professional chefs judged their entries on preparation difficulty, originality, taste, and presentation.
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Hundreds of people came out to eat and help raise money for the Children's Museum Sunday.
Eventos gratuitos para los cuidadores y las personas de la tercera edad
The chefs that volunteered donated their time and own money into cooking their creations for those in attendance. They were asked to cook a meal that will serve 24 people, because each person willing to taste a chef ’s dish was given a sample tablespoon serving. Besides the best overall awards in each food category there were three special awards, which included most outstanding individual presentation, best group theme, and the people’s choice award. The dishes were judged before the public was allowed to enter the event, and the medals were awarded once the attendees had a chance to taste the entries. A few of this year’s winners included Chuck Morse who won first place in both the best bread category and best presentation for his monkey bread, and Sal Failla won first place for the people’s choice award and second place in the beef entrée category with his filet mignon tacos. Morse is a chef currently writing a cookbook. This was his tenth year entering the contest and third time winning first in best presentation for his entries. He discovered his monkey bread recipe after one of his granddaughter’s made it for Thanksgiving one year, and he expanded on it by adding walnuts, cashews, and Jack Daniel’s whiskey. Failla is the Director of Community Services for the city of La Habra, and deserved winning the people’s
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Winning recipes: Sal Failla (left) won first place for the people’s choice award and second place in the beef entrée category with his fillet mignon tacos. Raymond Phan took second place for his "Wings of Fury" and third place winner Ron Chatman and his "Mr. C's Straight outta Compton dressin and turkey wings."
choice award since he had the longest line of people waiting to get a taste of his dish. “All of my brothers have won a gold medal before, so I had been getting nothing but grief. Now I won my gold medal, so they have to be quiet,” said Failla. According to the Executive Director and Chief Development Officer of the Friends of The Children’s Museum at La Habra, Roy Mueller, they raised around $45,000 at last year’s fundraiser. Starting last year the non-profit began targeting food blogs to garner a grander online presence. “What we’d like to do in the future is gain more visibility via social media to increase the attendance from local La Habra residents, because I think there’s a lot of people in La Habra that don’t even know about this event that would really love to participate in it,” said Meuller.
This year was the first to feature a student chef category of high school students interested in pursuing a career in the culinary industry. There were a total of nine students present and seven food entries on their behalf, and they collectively won the first place medal for best group theme. All of the proceeds from the fundraiser are used to fund the Children’s Museum at La Habra’s current exhibits, upcoming exhibits, scholarships for Title I schools to visit the museum, and special programs, according to the museum’s director Lovely Qureshi. “The whole purpose of the event is to bring the community together, but mainly so that we can continue operations and have new exhibits coming to the museum,” said Qureshi.
La Habra Senior Salute Week November 2 – 9, 2016
Free Events for Seniors age 55+ and Caregivers
Senior Health Fair
Feria de la salud para las personas de la tercera edad
Wednesday Nov 2 | 9am – 12 pm Location: La Habra Community Center (LHCC)
Breathing Test Examen de respiracia Vision & Hearing Examen de la vista Blood Pressure Examen de la presión arterial
Glucose ( Blood Sugar) Examen de la glucosa Bone Density Examen para determinar la salud de los huesos
Carotid Artery Examen de la arteria carótida Ask A Nurse Pregúntele a una enfermera Flu Shots Vacunas contra la gripe
Ask a Pharmacist Pregúntele a un farmacéutico Educational Programs Programas educativos Balance Screenings Examen del equilibrio
Orange County Resource Booth
AARP Member Booth
• Healthcare • Retirement planning • Service providers • Caregiver resource guide • Contact info for local elected
Leaving the Hospital with Your Caregiver Al salir del hospital con su proveedor de cuidado en casa
Location: LHCC
• Veteran assistance • Fraud and financial crimes prevention • Volunteer opportunities • Access to legal and life-planning specialists
Nutrition Education Educación de nutrición Dental Dentista
Mesa de información para los participantes
Learn about caregiver rights when a family member is discharged from the hospital. Aprenda sobe los derechos de el proveedor de cuidado en casa cuando un miembro de la familia es dado de alta del hospital
La Habra Community Center (LHCC) 101 W La Habra Boulevard
For information call 562-383-4200
Eventos gratuitos para los cuidadores y las personas de la tercera edad
La Habra Senior Salute Week November 2 – 9, 2016
Free Events for Seniors age 55+ and Caregivers
Senior Health Fair Feria de salud para personas de la tercera edad Self Defense Class Clase de defensa personal
Medicine Check Verificación de medicina Financial Information Información financiera Entertainment Entretenimiento
Caregiver Class Clase para el cuidador de personas adultas Driver Safety Seguridad del conductor
Home Care Information Información de cuidado del hogar Medicare Programs Los programas de Medicare
Advance Directive Class clase sobre la Directiva o Instrucciones anticipada para la atención médica Senior Prom baile de fin de curso
WEDNESDAY 11/2/2016
SATURDAY 11/5/2016
9am - 12pm Senior Health Fair Feria de salud para personas de la tercera edad Location: LHCC
8:30am - 12pm Pickleball - Learn or Watch Pickleball - aprenda a jugar o solo mire el juego Pickleball is a cross between badmitton, tennis and ping pong. Pickleball es un cruce entre badmitton, tenis y ping pong. Location: La Habra Tennis Center, 311 S Euclid Street 2pm ½ Mile Walk Senior Stroll / Home Safety Booth ½ milla a pie Paseo Superior Location: Guadalupe Trail – Meet at Tennis Center
9am - 12pm Up and Go Spanish Location: LHCC Heart Class Clase sobre el corazon Location: LHCC 8:30 Stitchers* Crafting Class Clase de punto y cruz*Clase de artesanía Location: LHCC 10am Health and Wellness Exercise Class* Clase de ejercicio para la salud y el bienestar Location: LHCC 12:30pm Bingo* Bingo (loteria) Location: LHCC
THURSDAY 11/3/2016 10am Senior Safe Driving in English Como conducir con prudencia clase para adultos en ingles Location: The Barnett Center 501 S. Idaho Street 10am Music, Dancing, Lunch* Música, Baile, Almuerzo Location: LHCC 10am Health and Wellness Exercise Class* Clase de Ejercicio y Salud Location: LHCC 12:30pm Bingo* Bingo (loteria) Location: LHCC 1:30 - 2:30 Medicare Basics in English Conceptos básicos de Medicare en Inglés Location: The Barnett Center, 501 S. Idaho Street 2 - 3:30pm Healthy Living with Chronic Conditions Vivir sanamente con condiciones crónicas Class discussing chronic condition management Clase sobre el tratamiento de su condición crónica Location: LHCC 2:30 - 3:30 Medicare Basics in Spanish Conceptos básicos de Medicare en español Location: The Barnett Center, 501 S. Idaho Street 3pm Financial Wellness | Bienestar financiero Fraud prevention and retirement prevención del fraude y la jubilación Location: Wells Fargo Bank, 1190 S Beach Blvd 5:30pm Frontline Movie About End-of-Life Care pelicula documental sobre el cuidado en los ultimos dias. Learn about Advance Directive Obtener información acerca de directiva anticipada Location: The Barnett Center, 501 S. Idaho Street
FRIDAY 11/4/2016 9am - 12pm Spa Beauty Day | Día de Spa y belleza Free haircuts, style and manicures Cortes de pelo, estilo y manicura gratis Location: The Barnett Center 501 S. Idaho Street 10am Senior Safe Driving in SPANISH Como conducir con prudencia clase para adultos en español Location: The Barnett Center, 501 S. Idaho Street 11:30 “Home Care“ | Cuidados en el hogar New changes to laws and rules to help you choose home care aid Nuevos cambios en las leyes y las normas para ayudarle a elegir la ayuda de atención domiciliaria Location: The Barnett Center, 501 S. Idaho Street 10am Music, Dancing, Lunch* Música, Baile, Almuerzo Location: LHCC 10am Health and Wellness Exercise Class* Clase de Ejercicio y Salud Location: LHCC 12pm Bridge* Bridge (juego de cartas o naipes) Location: LHCC 12pm Learn how to use the exercise equipment Demostración del equipo de Ejercicio Location: Montwood Park, 231 E Montwood Ave 2 - 3:30pm Diabetes: Everything You Ever Wanted Know Diabetes: Todo lo que siempre quiso saber Location: LHCC 6pm Basic Home Repairs Reparaciones básicas en el hogar Location: The Home Depot, 600 S Harbor Blvd
SUNDAY 11/6/2016 Blessing Day | Día de bendición Go to your place of worship and receive a blessing Valla a su templo, iglesia, centro religioso o casa de oración y reciba una bendición Location: Places of worship in La Habra
MONDAY 11/7/2016 10am Music, Dancing, Lunch* | Música, Baile, Almuerzo Location: LHCC 10am Health and Wellness Exercise Class* Clase de ejercicio para la salud y el bienestar* Location: LHCC 12:30pm Bingo* | Bingo (loteria) Location: LHCC 3 - 5pm Caregiver Respite Class Clase de descanso para el cuidador de los adultos Teaching caregivers to care for themselves. Enseñar a los cuidadores como cuidar de sí mismos. Location: The Barnett Center 501 S. Idaho Street
TUESDAY 11/8/2016 Election Day 9:30-11:30am OneCare Connect Class Clase de cuidado OneCare CalOPtima’s new health plan for people with Medi-Cal and Medicare. Nuevo plan de salud de CalOptima para las personas con Medi-Cal y Medicare. Location: LHCC 10am Music, Dancing, Lunch* Música, Baile, Almuerzo Location: LHCC 10am Health and Wellness Exercise Class* Clase de Ejercicio y Salud Location: LHCC 11am - 12:30pm Lunch with the Mayor, Police Chief and Fire Chief Almuerzo con el Alcalde, Jefe de Policía y Jefe de Bomberos Location: LHCC SIGN UP REQUIRED 12:30pm Bingo* | Bingo (loteria) Location: LHCC 1 - 2pm Advance Healthcare Planning Planificación anticipada para atención médica Location: The Barnett Center, 501 S. Idaho Street 1:30-3:30 Alive Inside Movie Vivo por dentro (pelicula) Documentary on the impact of music on memory loss. Documental sobre el impacto de la música sobre la pérdida de memoria. Location: SCUHS 16200 E Amber Valley Drive, Whittier, CA 90604
2:00 - 3:30 Teaching Caregivers How To Reduce Falls Ensenar a los proveedores de cuidado en casa para las personas de la tercera edad como reducir las caídas Location: LHCC
WEDNESDAY 11/9/2016 9 - 12pm LH Historical Museum Tour Viaje al Museo Histórico de La Habra Location: LH Historical Museum, 215 E La Habra Blvd. 8:30am Stitchers Crafting Class* Clase de punto y cruz*Clase de artesanía Sew, knit, or crochet items for donation Coser, tejer, o artículos de ganchillo para la donación Location: LHCC 10am Health and Wellness Exercise Class* Clase de Ejercicio y Salud Location: LHCC 10am -12pm Senior Prom Fiesta de promoción Music, dancing and light refreshments Música, baile y refrigerios Location: LHCC 10:30 Social Media Class Clase sobre los Medios sociales Learn about Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and more Obtener información acerca de Twitter, Instagram, Facebook y más Location: LH Library, 221 E La Habra Blvd 12:30pm Bingo* | Bingo (loteria) Location: LHCC
La Habra Community Center (LHCC) 101 W La Habra Blvd
* On-going activity
Lunch* Call to make a lunch reservation, with your name and quantity of people attending. 562-383-4222
For information call 562-383-4200
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Central Drugs burglaries may be a multi-county crime ring By Jaimee Lynn Fletcher Behind the Badge OC
A La Habra drug store, burglarized twice in two weeks, may be part of a larger crime operation targeting stores in several counties to steal prescription medication, police said. La Habra police have arrested two men and one woman suspected of burglarizing Central Drugs in the 500 block of west La Habra Boulevard on Aug. 19, and are searching for another man involved in the incident. Police also are looking for an unknown number of suspects who hit the store again Aug. 31. “Although our investigation is still ongoing, it appears the suspects are part of a crew committing similar crimes in other counties,” said La Habra Det. Scott Irwin. “They’re organized and very selective in what they steal.” Irwin said, “We believe the burglars may have cased the location, prior to the break-ins, because they were in and out of the business within minutes.” La Habra police, at about 3:30 a.m.,
on Friday, Aug. 19, responded to a burglary alarm at Central Drugs. When the first officer arrived, he observed a suspicious vehicle parked outside. The driver sped off before the officer could make contact. The suspect’s attempt to evade police ended when he drove down a dead-end road and smashed his silver Hyundai Sonata into a wall in the 700 block of W. First Avenue. The officer pulled in behind the suspect’s car and started to get out when the suspect threw the Sonata in reverse, and crashed into the patrol car. The two suspects in the car — Daniel Estrada, 29, of Apple Valley, and Lina Medina, 24, of Rialto — were detained and subsequently arrested, police said. While the short vehicle pursuit was underway, additional La Habra officers chased after two other suspects who were in the store when police arrived. These suspects ran behind the Northgate Market, which is located in the 500 block of W. La Habra Boulevard, and split up. A perimeter was set up, with the
Sonora readies for new gym
By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Sonora released the architects' renderings of the new Raider gymnasium. The structure, which is to be built on the land behind the current gym and where the current racquetball courts are located, is part of the Measure I Bond that the Fullerton Joint Union High School District has been implementing and funding campus upgrades. According to the district, the designs for the gym are still on-going, and the plans of the gym have been
submitted for approval to the Division of the State Architect. The Division of the State Architect provides design and construction oversight for K–12 schools, community colleges, and various other state-owned and leased facilities. The current gym will remain and be utilized for assemblies, as a practice gym and by athletics like wrestling. Construction is set to begin next year. Other upgrades for Sonora include roof replacement, science classrooms upgrades and theater modernization.
Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal
Police are looking for the remaining suspects who broke into Central Drugs in late August. The crime could be related to other burglaries throughout Orange and LA counties.
assistance of officers from Buena Park, Placentia, Brea and Fullerton police departments, while an Orange County Sheriff’s Department helicopter hovered overhead to provide air support. La Habra police successfully arrested Gabriel Pille, 23, of Fontana, after a foot chase; the other individual was not located. Pille and Estrada were charged with burglary, possession of stolen prop-
erty and conspiracy. Estrada also was charged with assault on a peace officer. Medina was charged with conspiracy. Twelve days later, Central Drugs was again burglarized, but the suspects had fled by the time officers arrived on scene. The total loss from both incidents is unknown and police continue to investigate both burglaries. Anyone with information is urged to call the La Habra PD at 562-383-4300.
Courtesy Sonora High School
A look at the proposed new gymnasium at Sonora High School. The gym will be located just northwest of the current gym where the racquetball courts are located.
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“Greetings,” by Tom Dudzick, is a fascinating Christmas comedy about a family that comes together during this special time of year. John Francis (yes, that’s me) is directing the play, assisted by Mike Crumley. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and the theater is located at 7272 Maple Ave. in Westminster. For tickets and reservations call (714) 893-8626.
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Things are taking shape for the Christmas season in local theater’s as many productions are hitting the yuletide theme. La Habra’s Mysterium Theater is gearing up for the coming season with the Leslie Bricusse musical “Scrooge, The Musical,” which will open Nov. 8 and play through Dec. 18 at the theater, 311 S. Euclid Ave. Long Beach Playhouse, in its 85th Estate from our Family You In addition to “Scrooge,” the Mys- Unparelleled season,Real will beServices... presenting the tocometerium is finishing up its run of the Pam dyKennedy “Don’t (562) Dress For Dinner,” on the 547-4489 hit children’s play, “Pinocchio” which MainStage Nov. 5 through Dec. 3 with Terry Kennedy (562) 458-7948 Terry Pam Chris will close Nov. 5. Performances are at Chris 8 p.m. shows on Friday Kennedy (562) 537-8701 and Saturday 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and and 2 p.m. performances on Sunday. are at 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The theater’s current studio theater For tickets contact the theater box production, “Sweeney Todd,” continoffice at (562) 697-3311. ues through Nov. 12, Long Beach Playhouse is located at Whittier Community Theater will 5021 E./ Anaheim St., and for tickets be presenting the A.R. Gurney com- and reservations, contact the box ofedy “The Dining Room” directed by fice at (562) 494-1014. Candy Beck and produced by Richard DeVicarris, at the Whittier Center Auditions for Stages Theater’s Theater, 7630 S. Washington Ave. production of Christopher Durang’s The play, continuing the theater’s comedy “Vanya and Sonia and Masha 95th season, will open Nov. 4 and play and Spike,” will be held Nov. 5 from through Nov. 19 with 8 p.m. perfor- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the theater, 400 mances Friday and Saturday and one E.Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. matinee on Nov. 13 at 2:30 p.m. The play will be directed by former Tickets and reservations to Whittier Fullerton College Theater Professor Community Theater can be made at Gary Krinke. He will be seeking two (562) 696-0600. men and four women from ages late 20s to middle age. Westminster Community PlayThe play will open Jan 13 through house will be presenting “Greetings” the 29th and Krinke said that restarting Dec. 2 and playing through hearsals will be moderate during the Dec., 18. holidays.
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La Habra's Mysterium Theater will be performing "Scrooge, The Musical" for this holiday season. The show will run at the Depot Theater on Euclid Street Nov. 8 through Dec. 18.
For further information, contact the theater at (714) 525-4484. The 60th La Habra Theater Guild Production will be" Guys and Dolls." Performed in Plummer Auditorium, November 10 – 20 She show, directed by Brian Johnson and choreographed by Annie Lavin, is set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City. "Guys And Dolls" is an oddball romantic comedy for the whole family. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years.
Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown. "Guys And Dolls" takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. The Plummer Auditorium is located at: 201 East Chapman Avenue in Fullerton. Show times are Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday matinées at 1:30 p.m. For more information about "Guys and Dolls", including ticket prices and other upcoming shows go to: lhhsguild.com
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North County SWAT trains to handle dangerous situations By Lou Ponsi Behind The Badge OC
They snake through a maze of doors and narrow hallways, holding their weapons and on high alert for anybody or anything in their path. Outfitted with bullet-proof vests and helmets, they are mindful of every window and door, as they inch forward and ever so carefully turn corners. Every movement of every member of the team is scrutinized by the SWAT Commanders and training cadre watching from a catwalk above. The operation is just one element of a recent training day for North County SWAT. This particular drill involves the safe apprehension of a distraught man who shot someone and won’t respond to demands from the SWAT team to come out with his hands up. The suspect eventually is appre-
North County SWAT officers use a mirror to check the doorway before entering the building during a SWAT drill.
hended, finishing the drill. A period of debriefing follows, just as it would if this were a real-life situation. What did they do right? What could they have done better? Then, they do it again … and again. Made up of police officers from Fullerton, La Habra, Brea, Placentia, La Palma and Cal State Fullerton, as well as paramedics from the Brea and Fullerton fire departments, North County SWAT responds to high-risk incidents that are typically beyond the scope of what officers on patrol are equipped to handle. High-risk search warrants, active shooter situations, civil unrest, dignitary protection and hostage situations all would draw a response from North County SWAT, which responds to about 10 calls a year. Lieutenants Mike Chocek and Dean Capelletti, who are with Fullerton and La Habra police departments respectively, say pooling manpower and equipment to form a single SWAT unit offers several advantages. “By having several different agencies involved, there is a higher likelihood that SWAT officers will be on-duty, working their primary assignment,” LHPD's Capelletti said. “That gives us a decent pool of team members to initially pull from, greatly reducing our response time to an event. We are able to get important tools and resources to a volatile sit-
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North County SWAT officers use a BearCat (SWAT vehicle) for protection as they approach a building they need to enter as part of a SWAT drill in Irvine.
uation quickly, and when the rest of the team arrives, things are able to run as smoothly as possible.” Each agency may have a handful of trained SWAT operators, Chocek said, so pooling agencies also equates to higher numbers of SWAT personnel in a single unit. “It allows us to handle almost any event that happens,” Chocek said. “All the guys carry all their gear in their vehicles and can be at call within minutes, and have … a pulse on what is happening.” Given budget constraints, joining forces also makes sense financially, with each agency purchasing individual specialized pieces of equipment that are pooled for the team’s use. Six paramedics each from the Fullerton and Brea fire departments respond to SWAT calls and train with the SWAT unit right alongside officers. “Our primary concern is these guys, rendering them aid if something happens to them,” said Capt.
John Miller of the Fullerton Fire Department. “But we’ve also been on calls where the perpetrator has been injured and we’ve been able to render aid to him/her as well.” North County SWAT puts in 160 hours of training a year, which includes simulating real-life situations and qualifying four times a year on the shooting range. The team also is equipped with armored vehicles, bullet-proof vests and helmets, an array of lethal and non-lethal weapons, communication gear, gas masks and even a special ambulance that has more features than a traditional one. The team includes tactical dispatchers, tactical medics, crisis negotiators and snipers. “Our top priority is public safety and, together, we have just about every element you can have on a SWAT team,” Capelletti said. “This cooperative alliance is a tremendous benefit for each of the communities we serve.”
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16 Heralds hire new baseball coach By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Jonathan Munoz was named the new head varsity baseball coach at Whittier Christian last week. Munoz replaces Brent Lavoie who took the head baseball job at Long Beach Poly High in late August. A Whittier native, Munoz attended Diamond Bar High School where he was a five-time All-Hacienda League honoree. He earned three varsity letters in baseball and two in basketball during
his time as a Brahma. Munoz attended the University of California, Irvine on a baseball scholarship and played for Hall of Fame coach Mike Gillespie. Munoz played five seasons for the Anteaters, during which time he earned Big-West 1st team All-Conference, Capital One All-Academic District VIII, and Big West Scholar Athlete honors. His experience at Irvine culminated in a trip to Omaha, Nebraska to compete in the College World Series
where he started as the team’s designated hitter. Munoz played summer ball for the West Coast affiliate Kelowna Falcons in Kelowna, British Columbia and the California Collegiate League Southern California Catch. During his time with the Catch he was a two-time All-Star and 1st team All-League honoree. Munoz has served as an FCA coach since 2013 and coached in the collegiate Sunset League.
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Heralds tennis edges Maranatha, hold onto Olympic League lead By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
The Whittier Christian girls tennis team beat Olympic League rival Maranatha last week 10-8.The win moves the Heralds to 6-1 on the season and in the top spot of the league Marahnatha took the first match 10-8. Whittier Christian came back strong with a 12-6 victory in the second. Both teams came into today’s match with a 5-1 record in league and both in the chase for the Olympic League Championship. The first round saw two doubles wins and a singles win for the Heralds to start the match off in a 3-3 tie. The second round was exactly the same and the Heralds and Minuteman were tied, 6-6. Tension started building in the third round as both teams realized the hard-fought match could go either way and a potential league championship was on the line. The Heralds needed to win four
of the remaining six sets to win the match. Sophomore Hawoo Shim brought in a point for the Heralds. Katia Diaz (1-6, 0-6, 6-3) pulled through in the third round with a huge win against the Maranatha's No.3 singles player. The Heralds' doubles team of Sam Martinez and Jessica Maher (4-6, 6-3, 6-0) lost their first set, but came back winning their second and third. Whittier Christian's other doubles team of Nikki Alvarez and Juliette Moreno (6-1, 2-6, 6-2) took the first set, lost the second round and came back in the third round for a huge game changing win of the Heralds. It all came down to one last set. the Herald's Shiloh Moore faced Maranatha’s freshman Malena Smith. Moore has taken the first two meetings. The two traded games back and forth. Taking 5-4 lead, Moore was able to finish off the set with a 6-4 win and match victory for The Heralds. The league-leading Heralds have two matches remain.
The Whittier Christian girls tennis team is looking to finish the Olympic League strong after last week's win against Maranatha. The Heralds have matches against Heritage and Valley Christian remaining.
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High-flying Heralds continue to soar By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
The Whittier Christian offense put on a scoring clinic during Friday's 4714 win over Maranatha Friday night. Junior quarterback Quinn Commans threw for five touchdowns adding to his season total of 38. Cade McGee caught three of thos touchdown passes for the Heralds. Senior Nico Albertini scored on both sides of the football. He caught a 67-yard scoring pass from Commans and picked off Maranatha's Kwon
Peterson three times, running one back for a 40-yard touchdown. Jarrett Pahoa also had an interception for the Heralds. Commans finished the night 13-27 for 381 yards. Senior Justin Osborn had seven carries for 112 yards and four receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown. Senior running back Joshua Hernandez added the other Herald touchdown. The Heralds (5-3, 1-1) will be on the road against Valley Christian Friday. Photos by Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal
Whittier Christian's Nico Albertini takes to the air to tackle Maranatha's Dimitri Mata during Friday's Herald win. Albertini had a touchdown reception and an interception run back for a touchdown.
Justin Osborn pushes past Maranatha defenders Friday in the Heralds' win at Whittier College. Osborn finished with 7 carries for 112 yards and four receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown.
Senior Linebacker Collin Kociela chases down and tackles Maranatha's Jacob Moreno for one of his six solo tackles in the game. He assisted in three more tackles for the Herald defense Friday.
Junior Quarterback Quinn Commans was 1327 for 381 yards and five touchdowns for the Heralds' win Friday night against Maranatha. Commans has 38 touchdowns for the season.
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Lady Highlanders sweep rivalry series with four-set win By Jason Burch La Habra Journal
La Habra traveled across town to Sonora High School to conclude the season series in volleyball and walked away with a nearly identical performance as the previous meeting, taking three-of-four sets in convincing fashion (25-14, 22-25, 25-20, 25-16) Thursday night. Senior Marina Pilkington wasn’t available a couple weeks ago when the two teams met at La Habra, but she certainly made her presence felt with 10 kills and a host of blocks, including an emphatic spike for match point and the 25-16 victory. La Habra Head Coach Adrianne Spear said she was really pleased with the way the girls responded after a tough five-set loss to Troy.
“We came off a tough loss to Troy, we took them to five and I was hoping that wouldn’t affect us, but take all that energy from the previous game and carry it over to tonight,” Spear said. “I think the girls saw their capability from that game, came out and said we can do this.” Spear had high-praise for Pilkington and freshman Carly Richter, who she said are the catalysts for the team. “Marina for sure gets us going when she is out there, and so does Carly Richter,” Spear said. “With those two paired together, it’s what keeps us going.” Richter’s maturity and understanding of the game at such a young age has impressed her coach this season. “Carly sees the game really well, and she has a really high volleyball IQ, she sees things that a lot of peo-
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La Habra’s Marina Pilkington tries to hit a shot past Sonora’s Sophia Kane and Kyra Sims Thursday at Sonora. The Lady Highlanders won 3-1. This was La Habra's second win against Sonora this season.
Lady Highlander Kimberely Gamez fires one at Sonora’s Sophia Kane and Arianna Gonzalez. The Lady Raiders took the second set, but La Habra proved too much taking the third and fourth from Sonora.
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ple don’t see, so we coach her up, but we also let her do her own thing out there,” Spear said. “It was funny, even the referee said, ‘wow, she really runs the show out there doesn’t she.’” Carly Richter finished with 17 digs on the night. Junior Taylor Richter lead the Lady Highlanders with 11 kills. The Lady Highlanders (10-11, 4-3) took the first set 25-14 and looked to be cruising along in the second set with a 16-12 lead midway through. However, Sonora (13-10, 3-4) roared back to tie it at 18, and then took their first lead on the next serve. La Habra fought back to tie it 22-22, but the Raiders closed out the set
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with three straight winners to bring the sets even. “Sometimes we let teams sneak back up and take us,” Spear said. “We still need to learn how to overcome that.” The third set was a total backand-forth battle. Neither team could extend more than a three-point lead until La Habra closed out the set exactly like Sonora did in the second, scoring the sets final three points for the 25-19 win. Both teams next game will be on Tuesday. Sonora will be at Sunny Hills (14-14, 5-2) while La Habra will be back home to take on Buena Park.
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Highlanders roll Sonora, extend winning streaks By Jason Burch La Habra Journal
The La Habra High School football team continues to reach uncharted territory with every win, and this week against Sonora the Highlanders extended their county record league winning streak to 47 with a 56-0 blowout over the rival Raiders. The Highlanders put up 50 points before the halftime gun sounded, with a eye-popping 36 in the first quarter alone. With a big lead early, Head Coach Frank Mazzotta used the opportunity to get a lot of the younger players reps, which he has been talking about needing to do all season long. “It means everything, there are so many kids who show up to practice
La Habra's Madison Wheeler breaks to the outside on a run for the end zone. Wheeler and the Highlanders went on to take the city championship trophy after beating Sonora Friday night.
everyday and work their butts off, to give them a chance to play under the lights, I love that, it’s one of my favorite things to do,” Mazzotta said. Sonora couldn’t get anything going offensively all night and had a handful of miscues in the first 10 minutes, which gave the heavily favored Highlanders easy scoring opportunities. Before the seats got warm La Habra had a commanding 22-0 lead. Pervis Henderson had a 1-yard touchdown grab and Eli Anderson carried the ball in from 3 yards out on the Highlanders’ first two possessions, with 10:41 remaining in the opening frame. On the Raiders next possession, Cameron Rivas held up Ethan Cook at the line of scrimmage and Madison Wheeler ripped the ball away for a 9-yard touchdown return on the fumble. “On any given day, they are a good team, regardless of what their record might say, they’re a good team and on any given day you can get beat,” Rivas said. “So you just have to go out there and bring your A game.” On the ensuing kickoff, Chigozie Anusiem looked to be attempting to deploy a reverse, but wound up backtracking a couple feet into the end zone, where he was downed for a safety. The Highlanders added a couple additional scores when quarterback Zach Fogel hit both Prince Ross and Derrick Corso for touchdowns of 22 and 23 yards respectively. By the time the second quarter rolled around, the game was already out of hand for Sonora. However, despite the lopsided loss, Head Coach Daniel Morales was proud of his team
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Sonora running back Ethan Cook was swarmed by the Highlander defense, which kept him out of the end zone. La HAbra repeated as City Champions in the 56-0 win over crosstown rival Sonora Friday.
for continuing to battle until the final whistle. “I applaud them for that, it’s not easy to do, [La Habra’s] a really great team, they’ve been great for a long time and they’ll continue to be great,” Morales said. “Where we are at right now, we were just not ready for a test like that, but these guys I’m so proud of them for giving everything they got until the very end.” Morales was a former Highlander player and coach prior to taking over at Sonora. Afterwards, Rivas shared a moment with his former coach, Morales. “I just told him they got a hell of a coaching staff and to just keep their heads up and keep fighting because it’s a process,” Rivas said. “The kids from this city have a lot of fight, I love coaching the kids from this city,” Morales said. “I am
from here and I am proud of all of my guys.” The Highlander defense held Sonora to three first downs in the first half, with a pair of them coming on penalties. Fogel threw for 122 yards and three touchdowns, while Anderson gained 59 and two scores on the ground, with just four carries on the night. Romeo Mergerson made his backfield debut for the Highlanders in the third quarter, carrying the ball down the field on just one series and totaled 51 yards with a touchdown. The Highlanders (4-3, 2-0) stiffest test in league awaits, as they will travel to Buena Park (6-1, 2-0) next Friday. Sonora (0-7, 0-2) will look to get into the win column when they host Sunny Hills (5-2, 1-1) at La Habra High School next Friday.
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