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Many thanks: The La Habra City Council recognized Dr. Patricia Howell, superintendent of the Lowell Joint School District, on her retirement. Howell served as superintendent for the last eight years. Prior to that she served as principal of La Habra High School. Her retirement is effective November 1.
Petition seeks drilling ballot initiative By Daniel Hernandez La Habra Journal
LA HABRA HEIGHTS
Kids scampering up and down sidewalks, people walking their dogs through the neighborhood and a community embracing the small rural seclusion that La Habra Heights embodies— these are just some of the characteristics Heights Oil Watch member Kathy Steele feels would be threatened by a possible oil drilling project. Steele, who is a part of a group that brought forth The Healthy City Initiative, which would prohibit land use for new oil drilling, attended the October city council meeting in La Habra Heights when city officials voted unanimously for an analysis of the possible ballot measure. “It is not really meant to interfere with existing oil drilling,” Steele said. “It is meant to prohibit Matrix from putting 30 wells and a processing plant up at the top of Las Palomas.” The initiative was hatched after the community became aware of a project proposed by Matrix Oil Company to begin drilling at a property it leases
from the Southern California Gas Co. at 2490 Las Palomas Drive. The analysis, City Manager Shauna Clark said at the meeting, will determine the initiatives fiscal impact, effect on internal consistency with the city’s General Plan, effect on the use of land, impact of funding for infrastructure for all types and impact on agriculture lands, open space and traffic congestion. The LHH City Council requested the city manager complete a report outlining details of its possible impacts. “I could never just say adopt this initiative without knowing all the effects on the community and to its citizens,” said La Habra Heights Councilman Michael Higgins. He conceded that he did not want to delay the initiative from appearing on the March ballot for this year’s March elections. One concern with the initiative is the effect it may have on the existing oil wells currently pumping in the city.
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According to Clark, some of the literature in the proposal might essentially ban these wells from drilling because of the nature of how they operate. Occidental Petroleum owns 141 existing wells, in which 25 are active, and they may be pumping on a rotating basis, Clark Said. But according to the Heights Oil Watch website, “the initiative has no impact on current well operations, including the reactivation of idle wells that are used on a rotating basis by Oxy.” Heights Oil Watch and the city seem to both want this measure to make it to the General election March 3, but enough signatures would have to be compiled before November in order to qualify. “We’ll probably have to get enough signatures to qualify us for the special election, just to be on the safe side,” Steele said. The group will need to compile 15 percent of signatures to qualify the initiative for a special election. See PETITION Page 7
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The City Council of La Habra unanimously approved to extend the contract with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to provide fire services for the city. The 10-year extension will begin after the current contract ends in February 2015 and allows for the city to opt out after five years. In 2005, La Habra approved the contract with the LACFD making it the only city in Orange County to be serviced by the LACFD. Since then it has provided “exemplary service” according to Councilman Jim Gomez. The current annual budget for LACFD is $6.8 million. Over the last 10 years of the current contract there has been an annual average increase of 3.2 percent each year for services. “La Habra enjoys one of the lowest fee cap for all the LA County Fire Department’s cities,” said Rob Ferrier, assistant to the city manager. The per capita cost for fire services for La Habra residents is $122.88 per year. This makes for an estimated per household cost of $399.59 for fire and ambulance services, according to city records. In comparison, Brea’s average per household cost for its fire services is more than double that of La Habra’s at $797.76. La Habra has one of the lowest per capita and per household cost for fire services in Orange County. In 2013, there were 3,847 incidents that the fire department responded to, 3,135 rescue or emergency medical and 639 that were classified as other. The average cost per incident for 2013 was $1,737. LACFD provides fire protection, hazardous material response and emergency medical services for the city. Ambulance services are contracted separately. Mayor Tom Beamish indicated that there is some additional cost savings with contracting with LACFD due to the maintenance and retirement expenses that are covered by the county of Los Angeles.
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Saturday, October 25, 2014
2014 Harvest Festival is being held today at Brio Park-300 S. Euclid St. from 4-9 p.m. Costume contest, candy, food, games, prizes and live entertainment. Admission is Free! For more information call (562) 315-6428.
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Emanuel Lutheran Church will be holding their annual Trunk or Treating. Enjoy hot dogs, nachos, games and crafts. The fun begins at 5 p.m. All ages are welcome, but scary costumes are not. Location: 150 N. Palm St., La Habra
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Friday, October 31, 2014
Enjoy the 37th Annual Halloween Haunt at The Park-1885 N. Hacienda Blvd. La Habra Heights. from 6-8 p.m. Admission is one bag of wrapped candy per child.
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Learn how to make a Chinese Knotted Necklace. This class will be held at the LH Community Center from 6-9 p.m. and the cost is $25. For more information call Ofelia at (562) 946-0828. Be sure to register early.
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on November 4, 2014 for La Habra City School District Board of Trustees I am passionate about improving our kids’ education. My kids have all been raised in La Habra and I have been part of La Habra since I was about 5 years old myself. This is our home and our love. It’s time to bring everyone together to create the best educational experience with the resources we have! Together we’ll make a difference in the LHCSD. I have been involved with the La Habra city business community through my family’s business-Unicorn Metal Recycling, since I was a kid myself. Working at the family business instilled in me the American value to “Pull yourself up by your bootstraps, and never give up.” I am a proud mother responsible for children with various strengths from an advanced learner to special educational needs. I am confident we can work together to improve and implement the current educational offerings from the district. My work experience includes over 20 years accounting/bookkeeping, customer service and running a complete business. Along with work and parenting, I also have served on the board of both the La Habra Chamber of Commerce and The Gary Center. In each organization I was heavily involved in community and charity work, so I truly understand what it takes to design and execute successful programs for our community. I have always had the will to help and taught my kids to do the same. We each have a part to play in this and I will not take mine lightly - as a mother, constituent, and your newest La Habra City School Board Member! Endorsed by council members Jim Gomez, Tim Shaw and concerned parents and community leaders just like you.
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COMMENTARY
So much info, so little space this time of year
It’s that time of year again, election time. Most of the topics I addressed were in the previous issue because I knew this one would be tight on space. One of the things we try to be is an
information resource for our readers and the community as a whole. One of the ways is to help make you more informed voters. This issue has the words of the candidates so that that you can get to know them a
little better and help you make more informed choices when it comes time to vote. We had to rearrange this issue a bit to accommodate the contents. I hope this issue helps you when you vote.
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Everything will be back to normal in the next issue. Thank you for your patience. Now, go exercise your right as a citizen and vote! —The Editor
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Time for a change and rethink the Fullerton Joint Union High School District board
On November 4, 2014 registered voters within the boundaries of the Fullerton Joint Unified School District will again see the same slate of “At-Large” incumbents running for Trustee seats for a new four-year term. I emphasize “At-Large” because FJUHSD school board members are elected as representatives to serve the fifty-five square mile area that serves the school district and not a particular sub-division – say the city of La Habra. This may make sense in a small elementary school district where all schools reside in one city, but in a high school district that serves a diverse group of communities tied to a $130,000,000 annual budget and six comprehensive high schools serving over 13,000 students I think there are better options. I propose the FJUHSD school board change the current method of election from “At-Large” to a “by Trustee area” method. This method would require each member of the
Board of Trustees reside within and be elected by the voters living within that particular trustee area. This simple change makes sense. I get a local elected Trustee who is connected to the community by virtue of residence, work, familial ties and local knowledge. It’s a fair and practical method that encourages local residents to serve on school boards without the high cost of running an “At-Large” campaign under the current system. The indirect benefits go beyond the obvious I just mentioned. First and foremost our country was created based on the principles of equal representation, in other words, equal interests among the people should have equal interests in it. Today, all five FJUHSD Board of Trustee live in Fullerton and four members have served on the board for an average of 30 years. We need voting system reform to bring new ideas, local issues and diverse perspectives to a homogeneous
As a long time resident of the La Habra area who has attended and worked in La Habra Schools for many years, I am voting yes on Measure I this November. Our 50/60 year old high schools, while winning academic recognition as the best in the state, are in need of serious repairs and upgrades. To continue our record of producing high achieving, successful students, Measure I funds will be used to upgrade classrooms, science
labs, career training facilities and technology. Certified by the Orange County Taxpayer’s Association, Measure I meets their criteria for a school improvement measure; I find this very reassuring. For the sake of our kids, our schools and our community, please join me in voting YES on Measure I.
It’s time for Measure I
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city of Fullerton. Maybe the parents of the six comprehensive high schools, including La Habra High School where my twin boys graduated this year, would have supported repairing basic infrastructure before constructing two new schools serving less than 10% of the total student population. These are the complex and critical issues which need to be addressed by a more geographically diverse board of trustees. It’s time to change how the stakeholders within the Fullerton Joint Union High School District participate equitably in the decisions that affect its students. The first change must start with the Fullerton Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees resolve to change the method of school board member election to a by trustee area method. It’s the right thing to do. Jim Najera La Habra Heights
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Chefs come out to support museum By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Hundreds of people filled the La Habra Community Center ballroom Sunday afternoon to taste and enjoy foods from amateur and professional chefs from around the community. They all took part in the annual Gourmet Guys event to benefit the Children’s Museum of La Habra. Approximately 84 chefs were on hand to offer everything from soups and salads to main dishes like chicken, beef and seafood, as well as desserts. The Museum was able to make roughly $35,000 from the fundraising event, with more money still coming in through donations and sponsorships according to Lovely Qureshi, museum director. The first place winners were: Ladera Palma Elementary School
Gymboree’s Brian Bartholomew shared his Sausage Rigatoni Bake and took second place.
Principal George Lopez for his hot hors d’oeuvre. Rob Cashion’s Pig Figs as cold hors d’oeuvre. Cliff Sawyer won with his macaroni salad. Mike Egan’s game day chili also took top honors. John Kimble’s farmer’s delight soup and Rob Denney’s mushroom stroganoff took first place awards. John-Paul Maites’ pulled pork sliders, James Shibata’s brisket and Ron Chatman’s teriyaki chicken took home blue ribbons in the meat category. La Habra Mayor Pro Tem Michael Blazey’s scalloped oysters took first for seafood and Sami Khoury’s egplant casserole won for the vegetable dish. Dave Coffin’s blue ribbon pie and Jerry Fisher’s Chocolate Velvet with raspberry surprise won for best desserts.
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More than a hundred attendees sampled various types of foods from the 84 chefs gathered at the annual Gourmet Guys event Sunday at the La Habra Community Center.
Patriots and Dragons (From left): Washington Middle School Vice Principal Matt Cukro, Ladera Palma Principal George Lopez and WMS Principal Mario Carlos served a variety of homemade recipes.
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Candidates vie for three seats on LH City School District Board
Five candidates are running for three open spots on the La Habra City School District Board of Trustees. For the first time in a long time there are no incumbents running, which makes the race wide open. This year, the candidates are (in alphabetical order): Cynthia Aguirre, Ofelia Corona Hanson, Kevin Jacobson, Ida MacMurray, Suzette Ornelas-Medina. In an effort to help readers learn more about the candidates, here are how some of the candidates (MacMurray was unavailable) answered three questions.
What do you think are the strengths of the La Habra City School District? AGUIRRE: The strengths of the La Habra District are definitely the teachers, administrators, and classified employees who work t h e r e . There is an amazing amount o f t a l e nt in our district, I think more than in most districts. I AGUIRRE have visited schools, and attended events and seen how the teachers inspire and encourage the students. The administrators seem very supportive of the teachers, and the classified employees from the bus drivers, to the custodians, to the secretaries, and classroom aids, are all there mentoring the kids. HANSON: I believe the La Habra City School District’s strengths lie within their educational and student support services. The district has made the shift in teaching and learning to accommodate the change from California State Standards to the Common Core State Standards. The La Habra City School District has numerous educational support programs in place. Programs like Expert 21, ST Math, and Summer Science Academy are a few that ensure our students are academically successful. JACOBSON: The strength of La Habra City School District is the community behind it. Our commu-
nity has supported our schools with the passage of two bonds during the time I have had children in our district. Without the community’s help, our district would not have the resources for the new technology and modernization of our school facilities.
ORNELES-MEDINA: Parents, teachers, principals, students majority bilingual already, school administrative staff, Infrastructure and funding. Small community city district and easier to manage.
What do you think needs to be addressed within the La Habra City School District? ORNEL AS-MEDINA: E xp and GATE and Honors programs. Increased concentration on special needs (reallocation of resources better deployed to service kids in a better way). Dual immersion to use the strength of many of our kids bilingual status to a bi-literate education. Most definitely reach out to teachers - they’re our partners, not adversaries. Last but not least make sure we are all holding accountability.
see with your own eyes attend these showcases. I have been amazed at what the kids can do here, l i ke at t h e roller-coaster showcase I at t e n d e d where the students explained how JACOBSON they used N e w t o n’s Laws of Physics and teamwork, to design their group roller coasters. And there were about 20 or more of these model coasters in the room. So maybe using technology and social media more to connect with parents and the community might help.
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JACOBSON: The biggest issue that is facing all school districts including ours is the implementation of Common Core. We will need to collaborate with other districts to continue to identify the best resources and materials to support our children in this transition.
What makes you the right person to be elected to the La Habra City School District Board? HANSON: I am the right person to be elected to the La Habra City School District Board because of my youth development experience through my employment with the Boys & Girls Clubs of La Habra. See LHCSD Page 7
HANSON: We need to prioritize La Habra City School District programs and policies that benefit the students and teachers, leaving behind failed ideas that HANSON waste valuable resources. La Habra City School District needs to continue to ensure that our students’ achievement is our highest priority. AGUIRRE: I think the district needs to continue to inform the parents and community members of what is going on in the schools. When I have attended the student showcases, which are really fantastic, and demonstrate all kind of student achievement, there have been very few community members and parents there. And yet everyone is always asking how do we know if our La Habra students are learning and achieving. Well this is one way to actually
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www.zinagleason.com Dear FJUHSD Voters, We write this letter of recommendation to the voters of the Fullerton Joint Union High School District as constituents of this District who happen to be elected trustees of the Fullerton Elementary School District. The Fullerton Joint Union High School District provides robust alternatives as well as an impressive breadth of programs to all students in our district. For many years, the high school students of Fullerton, as well as thousands of students from portions of the cities of Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, La Habra, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, La Palma and Whittier have received excellent educations from the storied programs within the FJUHSD, and we are grateful!
ISSUES & PRIORITIES
• SUPPORTS bringing 21st Century technology into our high schools. • SUPPORTS transparency of board activities/negotiations. • SUPPORTS strong implementation of the Common Core. • SUPPORTS setting term limits for board trustees. • OPPOSE FJUHS District Bond Proposition, Measure I
STRONG COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
The November 4th election, brings with it the opportunity to not only continue, but we believe improve upon our high school district. We encourage you to vote for Zina Gleason for the Fullerton Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees, for a variety of reasons.
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We believe that improved and more fluid communication between School Districts would benefit the children of our K-8 schools.
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We believe that Zina’s energy, background, experience, education and unbridled enthusiasm will assist the FJUHSD in improving their adoption of key technologies which serve our students, as well help to direct expenditures toward the classroom in an economic environment, in which we can assure you requires much work, drive and determination to maximize precious dollars to serve kids. We have been fortunate that our K-8 district has managed to accomplish this through tough economic times while maintaining an impressive budget reserve. Zina Gleason is a highly educated and successful business owner who not only has experience as an educator at the college level, but has shown extraordinary dedication to her community through her volunteerism, which includes teaching at-risk youths in our junior high schools, as well as sitting on the boards of Crittenton and the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce. Zina is an energetic leader and visionary, but most importantly to us, one who actively listens, learns and acts to improve the lives of those around her. We will be casting one of our votes for Zina Gleason for High School Board on November 4th.
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Business Owner, operating a family law mediation firm. Board of Director, Fullerton Chamber of Commerce. Volunteer Youth Counselor at Nicolas JHS. Board of Director, Crittenton Services of Orange County. Board of Director, YWCA. A foster parent. Former Adjunct Professor at Westwood College in Anaheim. Former Board of Director, WTLC.
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HANSON: I will work to ensure that La Habra City School District continues to provide a 21st-century education and provides students, at all levels of academic achievement, the opportunity to succeed. My experience, budgeting skills, and passion for highest quality education for our students, will enable me to contribute greatly as a board member. JACOBSON: Our city is known as a caring community. As a member of our community, I have shown that I care about our children’s education by staying informed about issues
that concern our schools. I have regularly attended La Habra City School Board meetings since 2006 and am knowledgeable of our school programs and our school budget. I care deeply about the success of our children’s education.
about the kids educational opportunities in La Habra and promise to advocate for their education the best I know how. I want to make a difference and have a voice for parental, students, teachers and our community.
ORNELAS-MEDINA: I can relate with parents who have children across the learning spectrum, from advanced learners that really think outside the box to those needing a little extra help. I can balance a financial ledger pretty well whether it’s my own, family business or charity programs. Lastly I am passionate
AGUIRRE: First of all, I am a passionate supporter of public education. I think that the public schools have the resources to provide a quality education to ALL students, not just a chosen few. And I think ALL students benefit from learning with and working together with all different types of their peers, just
like they will have to do later, in the workplace. As a product of the La Habra City School District, I also care deeply about this district. I received a good education here and I want the same for the kids who live here now. And finally, I am not an educator so I have a different perspective of the district. Because of my education and experience I guess you could say my specialty is budget analysis and I think this would be a valuable skill to bring to the board table since many board members have no experience at all in this a
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Matrix Oil President Johnny Jordan warned the city council about the unintended consequences the initiative poses if passed. “We looked at the draft of the initiative, and this is not an anti-fracking initiative, it is an anti-oil initiative to stop all oil and gas operations in this city,” Jordan said at last week’s council meeting. Jordan hopes the Environmental Impact Report is released in the next couple of months to address what
he considers some of the public’s misconceptions about the company’s project, which he later claimed does not technically exist yet. Councilman Kyle Miller expressed unease about the broad nature of the initiative and stated that he hoped to wait for the EIR to make a more informed decision. “I’m a little dismayed,” he said, “honestly, that we’re at an initiative process regarding this project right now, and the reason why is we literally don’t have a project.”
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Teammates: La Habra Police Department’s Det. Eric Ocampo and Sgt. Mel Ruiz stand with athletes John Blalock, Leighann Manzo and Joe Valliere at the Tip-A-Cop event last Thursday at Red Robin.
Police serve public to help Special Olympics By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
La Habra police officers filled Red Robin last Thursday night. They were on hand, as they are each year, to serve guests and help raise money for Special Olympics. LHPD has participated in the TipA-Cop event to help raise money to support athletes from Special Olympics for approximately the last 30 years. At this year’s event, LHPD raised $3,891.85, which was the most out of the nine other local police departments who held similar events. About 11 of LHPD’s personnel, including Chief Jerry Price, Captain
George Johnstone and Sgt Mel Ruiz, volunteered their time to bring drinks and food to hungry patrons. They also solicited donations and sold raffle tickets. Some of the La Habra Police Explorers were also on hand. However, according to Price, the most important people there were the Special Olympic athletes who were on hand to let people know where their donations went and who it would help. The next time to see these athletes and officers in action again will be at the annual Torch Run in late May and the World Games in Los Angeles July 2015.
More than 100 people filled the La Habra Community Center last Saturday to find out about college and the application process at the annual La Habra Goes to College event by Advance on to College. The event was targeted at La Habra area high school students and their parents wanting to learn about the steps in preparing for college and the resources Advance offers students. Many college representatives were on hand to talk about their schools and programs. The workshop included informational speeches from staff members, and a “college life” parent-student question and answer panel. Advance has been providing resources for students in the city for 10 years. “We do basically two things,” said Fred Lentz, co-founder of Advance. “We help you fill out your admissions applications, and we help you fill out your financial aid applications.” The non-profit organization also provides college information and other resources for students, all of which is free of charge. Students are not required to make appointments. They stay open in later hours to accommodate student’s after school activities and their parents to come with them after work, Lentz added. “Advance is a wonderful organization to walk away with some tools that will help the students get into the
colleges that they want to and choose the careers they would like to,” said La Habra Mayor Tom Beamish during his speech that addressed the students and parents in attendance. In addition to their services, Advance also awards 12-14 scholarships, which are funded by local families and retired teachers, Lentz said. Mohammad Raza, a freshman at UC Irvine, was awarded a scholarship in 2013 while he was a senior at Sonora High School. He recalled coming to the Advance offices and receiving help from Lentz. “I just went there for three, four hours a day, three days a week to get my applications done and they stayed with me, helped me out, and gave me personal attention,” Raza said. “A student going through such a grueling process really needs this one on one attention.” Madelyn Gastelum, a senior at La Habra High School attended the workshop with her mother. She remembered seeing Advance flyers around the city when she was growing up, but never knew exactly what services they offered. Throughout high school, Gastelum didn’t realize the steps needed to take for admissions. “Coming into my senior year, I realized that Advance is a fantastic program where you can see and get more exposure to everything out there,” Gastelum said. “It is new....so this helped me jump start my college applications and everything.”
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Room with a view: A look at an artist’s rendering of the residential development that is set to be constructed on South Beach Boulevard and include upscale apartment units from one-to three-bedrooms.
La Habra’s future is looking good By Mark Sturdevant
The blighted area at 901 South Beach Blvd that was once home to Friendly Hills Medical offices, later Samsung Church and a fire scorched Sunset hotel will soon be a faint memory. A proposed project, pictured here, is an upscale residential development comprising a total of 335 apartments. The property is bounded by
South Beach Boulevard to the east, a mini-storage facility to the north, single family detached homes to the west, and a shopping center to the south. Of the 335 apartments, 183 units will be one-bedroom, 137 units will be two-bedroom, and 15 units will be three-bedroom for a total of 502 bedrooms in the complex. Ample parking is designed within the complex. Fairfield Residential, a San Diego
based company, is expected to break ground in 2015 once the final analysis and reports are completed. These new homes are just a part of an entire matrix of homes to be built over the next few years. The former Don Steves car lot will soon turn into single family homes, condominiums are nearing completion on Walnut St. close to the La Habra City School District. Monte Vista St. will see new
homes and a very large project being considered on the eastern edge of La Habra (Fullerton) that will benefit our businesses. Downtown La Habra could see City Hall move across the street and open up to commercial and residential properties. The future looks better for La Habra. Bringing new residents into the community means a more vibrant economy and better schools for our children.
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By Dawn Holthouser, LHCoC Member Services
Mayor Tom Beamish, City staff and the La Habra Chamber recently visited the La Habra Bakery tucked away at the end of Leslie Street. The Kroger Company acquired it in 1999 as part of the merger with Ralphs and Food 4 Less. This facility occupies over 300,000 square feet of manufacturing space, which is located on 19 acres. La Habra Bakery employs 239 associates represented by two different Labor Unions. 15-20% of the employees are residents of La Habra. The bakery produces sliced bread, buns, rolls, donuts and English muffins under the Van De Kamp, Western Hearth, Kroger P$$T Value Line and Buena Comida labels.
This location has 194 team members of which 75% are La Habra residents and make up the majority of the seasonal hire. Target is opening a distribution center within the store and teaming up with UPS, which will boost store sales locally. Target supports our local education from book donations to field trips and Target Free Saturdays at the Children’s Museum.
Other businesses taking up a cause this month are Vital Touch Salon who held a fundraising event on October 11 for the American Cancer Society and the La Habra Police Department participated in the annual Tip-a-Cop fundraiser to benefit the Special Olympics held at Red Robin Restaurant.
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MedPost (Medical Urgent Care), located in the Imperial Promenade is now open for business. Demolition will begin soon at the former Don Steves Autoplex (Chevrolet dealership). SummerHill Homes will build several new single family homes on the site.
The La Habra Chamber is happy to welcome Target, as a new member. On a recent visitation we had the pleasure of meeting Keith Washington, the Store Team Leader. Keith was very welcoming and discussed some of the issues regarding the store.
Popular Community Bank is now Banc of California. The same friendly faces will still be there to help you with your banking needs. Keep an eye out for an upcoming Grand Opening.
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Cultural Development a Doing Business Honestly path to Economic Prosperity
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La Habra is blessed to be a City that strives for honesty and fairness in its business dealings. Many countries lack thriving economies because graft and corruption are systemic. Police officers stop vehicles at whim, detaining drivers until they pay a bribe. Officials “lose” citizens’ construction permit requests unless the clerk at the counter receives a special “processing fee” to personally pocket. I have visited one country where individuals go to a bank to pay bills because checks sent through the mail will inevitably be stolen. Corruption discourages entrepreneurs from taking the risks necessary to launch new business ventures. After all, if the rules as to what a company can or cannot do vary depending on how well connected a business owner is—or how much of an extra “fee” he or she is willing to pay—there is little motivation to try out a new idea that may meet a need in the marketplace. Graft diverts funds away from legitimate uses. Rather than reinvesting profits to expand a company or to provide increased wages to hard-working employees, bribes channel money to a privi-
Dr. Joyce Brooks leged and dishonest few. In the end consumers miss out by paying higher prices and losing opportunities to benefit from the services of prospective businesses. And so you and I can be thankful that we live in a City that values integrity and justice. Dr. Joyce Brooks is a pastor and a work-life consultant: she offers workshops to equip individuals to flourish at work. Contact her at dr.joyce@joycembrooks.com.
The arts have significant impact on a community’s ability to thrive. It can greatly enhance the quality of life for residents, which has far-reaching benefits, including healthy living, enhanced education, improved emotional well-being, and economic growth and development. Yet, the arts are often the first thing that governments and corporate sponsors will stop funding because when seen as a competitor to jobs and economic performance, it becomes a discussion of “either-or” versus opportunities of co-existence and a symbiotic relationship. The choice between support of the arts and economic development is not a choice at all, instead the arts should be considered a non-optional part of a community’s overall economic health and sustainability. Many in the United States are now beginning to recognize, as our international counterparts have long recognized, that the arts and cultural activities play a vital role in the existence and growth of a society, including its economic health. Communities that invest in the arts benefit through added jobs, economic growth and a quality of life that positions them to become more competitive in this new creative economy of the 21st century. Cities must compete to attract new businesses, home developments, young professionals, and homebuyers to bring economic growth and revitalization. International studies have indicated that those cities most successful at this will be the ones that can offer an abundance of art and cultural experi-
Regeanie Corona ences. According to Robert L. Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, “As the arts flourish so will creativity and innovation–the fuel that drives a global economy.” Corporate and elected leaders no longer have to choose between arts and economic prosperity because research is now showing that these two areas are not in opposition to one another, but instead are very complimentary. As leadership in La Habra begin to identify initiatives to support the General Plan adopted on January 21, 2014, which includes a section on “Community and Culture”, you are certain to start seeing a greater movement towards activities focused on and centered around bringing greater exposure to the arts into the community. It is an exciting time to watch as La Habra plans to expand its “creative wings” to become a model city that others are desiring to be a part of.
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Health Insurance Open Enrollment for Business By Amy DeMarco
Health insurance open enrollment is upon us. It’s that time of year again when most employers renew their existing plans or select new options for themselves and their employees. Now with Covered California, the same goes for individuals enrolled through the individual market. Covered California open enrollment begins for the second year on November 15, 2014. Those that enrolled last year will be automatically re-enrolled into their current plan, or they will have the option to select new health insurance coverage. Uninsured individuals and families will be able to enroll into health insurance and qualify for premium assistance and cost savings reductions through February 15, 2015. The first open enrollment period from October 2013 to March 2014 was marked with historic enrollment. Orange County enrolled 131,800 residents, surpassing our base projection by 283%. Out of all the enrollment entities statewide, La Habra’s Institute for Healthcare Advancement ranked 45th for enrolling 527 families into healthcare coverage. Institute for Healthcare Advancement, La Habra Family Resource Center and the City of La Habra are working together to help all La Habra residents get and keep health coverage in the coming year.
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Candidates vie for three seats on High School Governing Board
What do you think are the strengths of the Fullerton Joint Union High School District? BUCHI: The FJUHSD’s educational program provides an extraordinary opportunity for every student at every school. This program is designed to prepare students for c ol l e ge an d c are e r – whatever they choose to do after graduation. This work is re c o g n i z e d by the placement of all our schools in the top 5% BUCHI of the 31,000 high schools in the country. Our continuation school, a place for students who need to catch up, has been recognized multiple times as an often-visited, model continuation high school. The true strength of the district is people. Our schools are located in great communities with great families who entrust their wonderful children to us. Our district hires the best of employees who care about their schools and district and most of all the students. This means everyone: our classified employees who are often unseen, making sure that the facilities are clean and safe; the clerical staff, food service, transportation and others. This means our dedicated teachers who often need to be all things to all people. This means
the leadership at all levels with the never easy responsibility to direct this major operation that affects the lives of over 14,000 young people.
GLEASON: The greatest strength of the Fullerton Joint Union High School District is our population of excellent students, educated in successful K-8 systems b a cke d by ver y supportive and involved families. The high s cho ols of our District have histories of athletic success a s we l l a s GLEASON challenging academic programs like Troy’s Tech, the International Baccalaureate programs at most campuses and many victories in academic competition like the Academic Decathlon. We also have some impressive unique programming, like Fullerton’s arts program as well as their culinary program. However, many of these programs were cutting edge more than a couple of decades ago and we are lacking in our advancement of technology across the board. FAWLEY: There are many strengths. The students in the District continually challenge themselves and get involved. There are numerous extracurricular activities available to students such as, clubs, service organizations and athletics advised and sponsored by teachers and coaches. The teachers and classified employees are dedicated and hard-working often spending their own money and additional time to provide for students. Even though custodians and campus security people are short staffed, they are still striving to provide the same level of service to the students and the schools. The schools enjoy enthusiastic support from alumni and the communities they serve. HATHAWAY: The strengths of the Fullerton Joint Union High School District are defined by the reflection of people and communities served. All students are provided the highest quality educational opportunities, and are well-prepared for higher education
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I would appreciate your vote on November 4th Questions? Please contact me at aguirre4lahabraschoolboard@gmail.com Cynthia Aguirre for La Habra School District 2014 FFPC ID# 1369426
or the world of work. Each high school has qualities that make it unique. The Dist r ic t’s O p en Enrollment policy allows t h e s t u d e nt and parent to find the high school that is the best match HATHAWAY for the student. By hiring the best and brightest teachers, and emphasizing instructional excellence in every classroom, students are afforded a challenging and rigorous core curriculum. The learning environment includes specialized magnet programs such as the arts, advanced courses, engineering, medical careers, marketing and business, technology, agriculture, culinary arts, virtually all foreign languages, AVID, JROTC, automotive technology, International Baccalaureate (IB), and the area’s most extensive summer school, all in a safe learning environment. The District’s educational programs have resulted in our six comprehensive high schools being ranked in the top 5% nationally, and District
schools winning numerous State and National competitions in the arts, speech, athletics, science and JROTC. The District is well- managed with accountability and transparency for every taxpayer. NOOR: The schools within our district embrace diverse cultures, and this is our greatest strength. We have a place for scholars’ with various achievement potentials, the high achievers and those who aspire to be, the art enthusiasts, science geeks, mathematicians and sport jocks. With the student and parent engaged, the many programs offered makes it easy for our students to pursue their talents and aspirations. SINGER: The District’s breadth and depth of high quality educational programs, and complementary co-curricular and extracurricular activities, meet the needs of our diverse student population. The District provides outstanding college preparation, marketable skills for vocational careers, and effective programs and support for at-risk and special needs students. Continued on Page 16
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This year, three incumbents are battling four challengers for seats on the Fullerton Joint Union High School District Governing Board. Both of La Habra’s public high schools (La Habra and Sonora High Schools) are a part of the FJUHS District, and this year’s candidates will join the five person board that oversees the district, which also includes Fullerton, Troy, Sunny Hills, Buena Park and La Vista High Schools. The candidates (in alphabetical order) are: Marilyn Buchi, Joanne Fawley, Zina Gleason, Bob Hathaway, Ho Jeong Lim, MJ Noor, Robert Singer. In an effort to help readers learn more about the candidates, here are how some of the candidates (Lim was unavailable) answered three questions.
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FJUHSD: Candidates give their views (Continued from Page 15)
Student and school performance levels are extremely high, with all comprehensive schools ranked in the top 5% of the U.S. Our learning and support environment fosters student success. District schools are safe, students SINGER conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, and student attendance rate is 97%. Our facilities are structured to meet evolving student needs. The schools offer a welcoming environment for students, staff, parents, and guests. The District has sound fiscal management as well as communications and partnership with parents, staff, and community. Open Enrollment allowing parent/ student school choice increases satisfaction by all parties. Families move into the District so their children can attend our schools. The District has capable, committed people at all levels. The School Board, District and school leadership, and especially our faculty and staff are dedicated to best meeting student needs and helping them succeed.
Strong parental involvement significantly increases District quality. Surveys show high satisfaction with the District.
What makes you the right person to be elected to the Fullerton Joint Union High School District? FAWLEY: I have been an educator for almost 30 years. I teach government and advanced placement government at Cypress High School. Two different school districts have named me Dist r i c t Te a c h er of the Year and the Veterans of Foreign W a r s recognized me as Teacher of the Year. I have FAWLEY a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Political Science from California State University, Fullerton. In addition to the relevant classroom experience, I have valuable district level experience. From 2008 to 2014, I served on a monthly district budget committee and health insurance committee. I also served
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on the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee. I have wide-ranging leadership and collaboration experience. In addition to the district committees, I have served as the Social Science Department Chair, School Site Council Chair and Activities Director for example. I am endorsed by a broad coalition including education officials, teachers and counselors, classified employees, parents, business owners, college professors, community leaders, elected officials and the Fullerton Observer. A detailed list can be found at jfawley.com. I have been attending the school board meetings since February. I have the leadership tools, knowledge and experience to be an effective new voice on the Fullerton Joint Union High School District board. BUCHI: The qualities I look for in school board members are experience, integrity, dedication and no personal or political agenda. I hope our community sees those qualities in my leadership. We are in the middle of major statewide educational changes. My years of experience on the board as a strong, ethical and fiscally responsible leader have equipped me to protect the extraordinary quality of our schools in this changing landscape. As a District leader, I have consistently championed a place where every student is important -– with a choice among schools and programs, an ed-
ucation relevant to their future, and a safe and supportive environment. My experience at the state level broadens my knowledge and ultimately helps to improve our award winning schools. I serve on the policy making body and as a past president of a statewide educational organization (CSBA) dedicated to sound governance standards for school board members. I serve on the Board of the North Orange County ROP, the career-technical training arm of our high school program. As a long-time resident of the community, parent of district graduates, PTA leader and community volunteer, I am committed to making sure that our schools deliver the exceptional education that our community demands. NOOR: I am a concerned mom, and I care about the future of our children and the district. I am the only candidate that currently has a child NOOR attending high school. My children have reached high standards of success and I know I can
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LOCAL NEWS bring my knowledge and experience to the board. In 2010 I founded the Honors Parent Association, this Association is dedicated to the parents of honor students and those that aspire to be. I have been involved with the schools for over 17 years serving in many capacities to include 8 years on the GATE parent advisory board, School Site Council Representative and member of the PTA. I attended Harvard and worked as a fact finder for the United Nations. My training and experience allot me the unique skills to work through diversity in a congenial and productive manner. The three incumbents have been on the board for 30 years each, together 100 years! The other candidates do not have children. It’s time for a change, it’s time for the Parent’s Voice. I respectfully ask for your vote on November 4. HATHAWAY: My re-election assures all students the highest quality education that prepares them for higher education or a career. My background has made me a strong Board Member. This includes: U.S Naval service, managing large groups of engineers, being a local attorney, a restaurant owner for 20 years, and as a high school math teacher and university instructor. I have dedicated my adult life to community service in civic organizations such as Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Boys and Girls Club, Rotary, Elks, the American Legion, and as a Church Councilman. I have been a resident of the District for 47 years, am married, have three District graduates and two grandchildren attending a District High School. I have degrees in engineering, law, and education. As your Board Member for 29 years (President 6 times), I have worked for all District students.
As a member of the ROP Board for 22 years I have provided relevant career-technical educational programs. I pledge to continue quality education for all students, strong leadership, financial accountability and transparency, award winning programs, and safe schools. I have worked to make the District great. Keep what has worked. I am committed to the kids and their future. Experience counts! SINGER: I bring strong analytical skills needed for evaluating the District’s complex interdisciplinary issues and requirements. I have career skills to deal with large budgets, critical schedules, and difficult performance objectives. I am highly energetic and passionate about the criticality of strong public education to our country. My focus is on students and the classroom, and I’m respected for openness, honesty, fairness, and integrity. I am a proactive Board member and an independent thinker able to take those actions and positions needed to provide excellence in all we do, while still operating effectively as a member of the five member Board team. I have personally triggered positive outcomes for the District, including accountability, Troy Tech, preserving three agriculture programs, longer range financial analysis, and technology improvements. I have strong relationships with our community and staff, am responsive to parents, and work to establish collaboration among all stakeholders. My proven record as Trustee in helping build the District into one of the most highly performing and respected in Orange County is well established, and my extensive experience gives me a broad knowledge base, improving decisions on future issues. I was honored by Orange
County school districts as 2013 Outstanding Board Member. GLEASON: I was very fortunate to be talented enough as a high school athlete to earn a Division I scholarship to college for water polo, but it was not until completing both high school and my undergraduate degree that I discovered my true passion. In between graduating from college and beginning law school I worked at a group home for at risk youth. A group of young ladies that I was assigned at this home looked up to me BECAUSE I was vibrant, had a college education and they knew I was going to law school.
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These were attributes and successes they didn’t believe were accessible to them. I loved working with these remarkable young people and resolved to earn their admiration by better positioning myself to help children like them build happy and productive lives. Since that time, I began my successful family law mediation firm with a mission to heal struggling families whenever possible. In addition to this work, I have spent hundreds of hours volunteering directly with students in Fullerton schools, and have become deeply vested in our community, serving on the boards of Crittenton Children and Family Services, YWCA, and
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SPORTS
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Raiders dealt first loss of season By Erik Markus La Habra Journal
The Raiders have been able to cruise through most of their schedule thus far, but Friday night against the Troy Warriors, they met their biggest challenge so far. The Raiders (6-1, 1-1) were back and forth with the Warriors (6-1, 2-0) taking the lead with just 50 seconds left, but defensive letdowns and a costly personal foul hurt the Raiders as Thomas Becerra and the Warriors scored a touchdown of their own with just 22 seconds left for the Raiders. “I think missed opportunities. We just didn’t execute. The last (drive) we took a dumb penalty, gave them field position, and allowed them to score,” said Sonora Head Coach Paul Chiotti about the things which stood out from the game. “Most of the game we had some turnovers and different things and ultimately that’s what hurt us,” Chiotti said. For the Warriors, this was familiar territory. They beat Fullerton last week in overtime to take their first league victory. “These guys are just warriors, it was a team effort,” Troy quarterback Thomas Becerra said about his team playing in late game situations The Warriors only needed a field goal to tie the game, but a 20 yard pass to Ryan Scotti put the ball on the 13 yard line. From there, Thomas Becerra found Andrew Hernandez for a touchdown. “It was all about the line, I mean the whole drive, they just held on, they kept their distance between me and the d, and I just went through my progressions as usual, and they were
there on the back side, I just had to find them,” Becerra said. With their backs against the wall, Cole McDonald and the Raiders were forced to throw the ball. The Raiders passing attack struggled all game. McDonald was 3-13 for 46 yards with 3 interceptions. His third sealed the deal for the Warriors, and ended the Raiders undefeated streak. “We should have won that game. I wanted it, the team wanted it, they worked so hard and then falling short like that just kills you,” Cole McDonald said after the game. At the start of the fourth quarter, the Raiders trailed 21-10. In their biggest hole they’ve faced all season, they stuck with what put them in front all season, running the ball. “If you’re not having a good day in something, you got to find a better thing to do in that day,” McDonald said. Jacob Fimbres ran hard with 37 carries for 278 yards and three touchdowns. Cole McDonald was able to find plenty of running lanes as well running for 108 yards on 16 carries. Determined to get back in the game, Fimbres and McDonald traded carries for a 70 yard drive, which got the Raiders back in the game, down 16-21. With the Warriors looking to chew some clock, they lost the ball on a pitch. Jorge Bernabe quickly jumped on the ball recovering it for the Raiders on the Warriors’ 39 yard line With the lead in sight, Fimbres took the ball for a 5-yard run. McDonald then gashed the defense for a 15-yard run to put the ball within the 20. Fimbres put the Raiders on top with
Jose Lopez/ For the La Habra Journal
Getting away: Sonora running back Jacob Fimbres runs away from a tackle by the Troy defense. Finbres finished the night with 37 carries for 278 yards in the Raiders loss against Troy Friday in Fullerton.
a 17-yard touchdown run. The Raiders failed to convert the 2 point conversion but led 22-21 with 7:20 left in the fourth quarter. The Warriors looking to respond from their only turnover, formulated a drive of their own. The Warriors were led by Draytwoine Shaw who had two touchdowns in the first half and ran for 96 yards. Thomas Becerra also had a good game throwing the ball connecting on 10 of 17 throws for 184 yards and three touchdowns, including a touchdown to give the Warriors a 27-22 lead. Cole McDonald continued his fourth quarter heroics as he led the Raiders down the field. Fimbres immediately followed a
clutch first down with a 33-yard run to get the Raiders into the end zone with just 50 seconds left to play. The Warriors who were aided by a short kickoff and a personal foul on a late sideline hit. “This will teach us to finish four quarters, instead of not playing the full game,” Fimbres said. With a 34-27 lead, the Warrior defense sealed the victory. “This one stings, definitely stings, “ Chiotti said. “We had a great chance to come away with a victory, stay in first place in the league, but out of losses, sometimes you learn some lessons and sometimes you improve, we just have to keep moving.”
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SPORTS
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Highlanders Dominate Indians
By Sarah Fenton La Habra Journal
La Habra continued its Freeway League winning streak by beating Fullerton, 42-7, at home Friday night. The Highlanders (4-3,2-0) came off a big win in their season opener against Buena Park with a goal of improving against Fullerton (3-4, 0-2). “We wanted to keep pushing to get better,” said La Habra head coach Frank Mazzotta. “That’s all we try to do every week, get a little better and improve the things we had some trouble with and eventually you end up being a really good team.” The spotlight was on the Highlanders’ offense, which scored five
La Habra’s Carlos Martin snags a pass in the end zone for a Highlander touchdown Friday.
touchdowns in the first half. La Habra’s offensive leaders again were Eric Barriere, who threw two touchdown passes, and Carlos Martin, who scored three touchdowns and rushed for 156 yards. “We just wanted to go out there and do the same thing we did last week,” Barriere said. “We didn’t want to slow down, we wanted to keep on going. It was a really good win tonight. Everyone put in a good team effort to get the win.” La Habra’s defense had a solid game and made some big plays to hold the Indians to only one touchdown. The Highlanders’ defense held the Indians and forced them to punt on their first possession of the game. La Habra started it off by making its way down the field and scored off a pass from Barriere to give the Highlanders the lead over Fullerton, 7-0. Minutes into the second quarter, Barriere faked a handoff and ran 12 yards into the end zone to put the Highlanders up 14-0. Fullerton scored its first points of the game off a touchdown pass with a little over seven minutes remaining in the first half. La Habra responded with an 11yard touchdown pass from Barriere to Martin to advance their score to 28-7. With less than 30 seconds remaining in the first half, Barriere connected his second touchdown pass of the night to Amon Fellows, advancing their lead to 35-7 going into halftime. “There’s always little minor adjustments that we try to make at halftime
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Looking for a receiver: La Habra Quarterback Eric Barriere looks for an open receiver. The Highlanders dominated Fullerton 42-7 at La Habra Stadium last Friday.
but no matter what the score is, the whole point is to try to get better,” Mazzotta said about his halftime speech. Late in the third quarter Martin scored the final touchdown of the game off a 53-yard run into the end zone. “They absolutely played the way I wanted them to,” Mazzotta said. “We’ve been playing the way I want them to play a lot. The mistakes are really starting to be cut down and that’s the important thing.” La Habra will be at home again
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next week for their homecoming game against Sunny Hills on Friday.
The La Habra defense held Fullerton to just seven points and handed the Indians their second loss Friday at La Habra Stadium.
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