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LH council approves moratorium on marijuana
Past and future
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Changing halls: Construction on the new La Habra City Hall and Civic Center are almost complete. The building should be ready to move in early next year.
Roads committee makes recommendations LA HABRA HEIGHTS
By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
The Roads Committee presented its findings and recommendations to the La Habra Heights City council at its rescheduled meeting last Monday. The recommendations call for the implementation of utility user tax, a consultant to help recommend the proper tax, greater oversight and accountability of the expenses of the tax money for the roads. Roads Committee Chairman Dennis Laherty presented the findings and said that the committee’s recommended goal is to repair the roads to achieve 75 PCI or Pavement Condition Index. The Pavement Condition Index rates the condition of the surface of a road network. The PCI provides a numerical rating for the condition of road segments within the road network, where 0 is the worst possible condition and 100 is the best To achieve that, the committee is recommending utility use tax on a 10-year duration. Laherty explained that the committee is requesting that 90 percent of the funds generated from the tax be used directly on road repair, on items such as engineering, construction, and inspection. The remaining 10 percent, Laherty explained the committee recom-
mended be used for vital city services like fire protection, paramedic services, park maintenance and repair, traffic safety and sewer repair. The committee is also recommending hiring a consultant to look at and assist in determining the utility use tax. The committee is requesting reporting of the general purpose utility users tax expenditures at every Roads Committee Meeting. Laherty also said the Roads Committee recommended that it be used as the advisory committee and as a Citizens oversight committee to monitor and report expenditures of funds raised by the General purpose utility users tax including: the committee reviews the scope of the planned maintenance, all expenses reviewed by the committee, provide updated accounting. Laherty said that there needs to be greater communication and marketing to the public. He explained at its next meeting they are going to be discussing ways to better educate and inform the residents on what the committee is doing and the need for repairs and maintenance as well as the funding sources. “It’s obvious a lot of thought has
been put in to this and I appreciate the work the committee has done,” said Michael Higgins, La Habra Heights Councilmember. Higgins noted the deterioration of the roads in the city and stressed the importance of the repairs coming “sooner than later.” He also echoed the importance of communication with the residents and suggested town hall type meetings for the public to hear from the Roads Committee Members. Mayor Pro Tem Jane Williams stressed that the meetings need to be set up from the Roads Committee and not the city council. “They are the experts,” she added. Laherty said that they want to keep the Roads Committee as the one place people can go for accurate information. There needs to be a place where people can come and know they are getting precise answers to their questions. Mayor Kyle Miller commended the committee members on their hard work and reiterated that council is there to support the committee. “We as the council are here to support the committee with the resources it needs,” Miller said. “If it’s roads related, I say you go all the way.” The next Roads Committee meeting is scheduled for January 2, 2017.
The ban was put into effect at a special city council meeting Monday afternoon. City officials and council members said the moratorium will give time for the staff and council to look at the new law and what the state will look to require before making anything permanent. California voters approved Prop 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act in November, legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. The city had a marijuana ban ordinance that only covered medicinal marijuana but not recreational. With the moratorium it will prohibit all selling, manufacturing, growing and testing of marijuana within the city limits. After Prop 64 was approved, the city can’t ban or prohibit the possession, or transportation of it. Further, cannot stop indoor cultivation of no more than six plants per dwelling. Deputy City Attorney Carrie Raven reported that many surrounding cities have already banned it while more research can be conducted and greater direction comes from Sacramento in order to ensure compliance. Some cities that already have a ban or moratorium in place are: Brea, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Orange, Anaheim, Placentia, and Costa Mesa. Placentia has taken it a step further and made the ban permanent. Fullerton is also considering permanent ban. Without clearer direction from Sacramento regulation will be tough. Cities have local control and can regulate it, but under federal law it is still illegal, said Jim Sadro, La Habra city manager. Councilman Tom Beamish requested that staff address the financial impact of the law. He stated he was not in favor of creating something that would have a negative impact and the city would not be able to generate revenue in an effort to address any problems that can come from it. Another concern is that if Fullerton doesn't ban marijuana, then it could allow for the development of retail stores at the former Beckman property on Harbor Boulevard. That section is surrounded by La Habra in which La Habra could gain the problems, but Fullerton would generate the revenue. The matter will come back before the council in 45 days .
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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.
Friday, December 16, 2016
Scrooge, The Musical is now playing at the Mysterium Theater. Friday and Saturday’s performance begins at 8:01 p.m. and Sunday’s begins at 5:01 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets call (562) 697-3311 or visit www.mysteriumtheater.com.
Monday, December 19, 2016
La Habra 300 Bowl has a great Night Owl Special! Monday-Thursday from 6-11 p.m. unlimited bowling with shoe rental for only $10. La Habra City Council Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 24, 2016
Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Christmas Mass schedule is on page 7. E m a nu e l Lu t h e r a n C hu r c h “Christmas Eve Candlelight Services” schedule is on page 5. Saint Paul Lutheran Church Christmas schedule is on page 5.
Monday, January 9, 2017
La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Save your family history/memories at this free Memoir Writing Workshop. Class begins at 10:30 a.m. at the La Habra United Methodist Church, 631 N. Euclid. Garden Club Meeting is being held today from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Liberty Community Plaza, 14181 Telegraph Rd., Whittier. All are welcome to attend. Serving Whittier, Hacienda Heights, La Mirada, La Habra and La Habra Heights.
Thursday, January, 12, 2017
La Habra Heights City Council Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Sunday, December 25, 2016 Merry Christmas!
Monday, December 26, 2016
La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Happy Kwanzaa!
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
La Habra Heights Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Our Lady of Guadalupe’s New Year’s Mass schedule is on page 7. Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Drive for the LH Resource Center is this weekend. Everyone in the community is invited to come to the church parking lot today between 5-6 p.m. or tomorrow (Sunday) from 6-11:30 a.m. to drop off canned goods, dry goods and toiletries.
Sunday, January 1, 2017 Happy New Year!
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Sonora High School will be hosting their Open House at 6 p.m. See their ad on page 15 for all the details.
Thursday, January 5, 2017
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LHPD looking for drunk drivers during holidays
This holiday season, La Habra police will be out looking for drunk & drugged drivers as part of a special year-end Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization. “Beginning December 16 and continuing into the New Year, you will see stepped up enforcement watching closely for anyone who is driving impaired,” said Chief Jerry Price. “We want to keep our roads safe for holiday travelers, so we will have zero tolerance for drunk or drugged driving”. As part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign period, police, sheriff and the CHP will be deploying DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols during the upcoming 17-day DUI crackdown throughout the region. The LHPD will be conducting DUI saturation patrols on Friday, December 16 and Friday, December 23 and a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, December 30. Drugs such as prescription medication, marijuana or illicit drugs can impair judgment and get you the same DUI arrest as alcohol. Nationally in 2014, 32,675 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes
with 9,967 people killed in crashes involving an impaired driver. In California, total highway deaths were reported at 3,126 with 1,155 lives lost in alcohol and/or drug impaired collisions. Violators could face jail time, fines, loss of driver’s license, towing fees, and other DUI expenses, totaling an average of $10,000. Drivers are encouraged to download the Designated Driver VIP, or “DDVIP,” free mobile app for Android or iPhone. The DDVIP app helps find nearby bars and restaurants that feature free incentives for the designated sober driver, from free non-alcoholic drinks to free appetizers and more. The feature-packed app even has social media tie-ins and even a tab for the non-DD to call Uber, Lyft or Curb.
LH dentist donates to LHHS football for smiles
For over a decade Dr. Adrian Acosta has sponsored local high schools with free custom-fitted mouth guards. The teams also get to enter the raffle during their visit and the winning team gets a $500 donation. This year LHHS football won. "We help folks achieve a healthy smile," said Acosta. "And we also thoroughly enjoy doing anything we can to give back to our community."
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Time of giving: The La Habra Host Lions Club presented its annual charity grants Tuesday where it gives the money raised throughout the year to local charities. This year's recipients are: AYSO Region 94, AYSO Region 94 VIP Division for special needs, Meals on Wheels, Challenger Little League, La Habra City Little League, La Habra High Girls Tennis, Advance! On to College, La Habra Children's Museum, La Habra Boys and Girls Club, HBIC, Sonora High Football Boosters, La Habra High Football Boostersand numerous Lions' grants.
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Did you know... By Nicole Panza La Habra Historical Museum
La Habra has been home to many gifted people over the years including noted poet Ann Stanford. Ann Rowena Stanford was born on November 25, 1916. She grew up on Hiatt Street now called Euclid, and attended Washington Grammar School and Fullerton Union High School. Her father worked for Schaeffer Oil Company in Brea and her mother taught at Wilson School in the Mexican citrus camps. Eunice Launer Harris, a close childhood friend describes Ann as “a brilliant student ... [who] ... started writing poetry at an early age even on birthday cards.” Her work was featured in Fullerton Union High School’s Student Verse, an anthology of student poetry, and according to Eunice Launer Harris she entered enough poetry to fill the entire book. Ann graduated from Stanford University in 1938, accepted a Phelan Fellowship and studied part-time at Radcliffe College before attending UCLA where she earned her master’s degrees in journalism and English and a doctorate in English. Ann Stanford went on to write eight volumes of poetry including In Narrow Bound (1943) and In Mediterranean Air (1977) in addition to teaching English for over 25 years at CSU Northridge. She won the Shelley Memorial Award in 1969, the National Institute of Arts and Letters Award for Literature in 1972 and two silver medals for poetry from the Commonwealth Club of California. Ann was regarded as a skillful poet able to write on a variety of subjects. She was particularly admired for her ability to write about nature, a skill she claimed came from staying in Southern California where she could have access year round to nature. Ann had a very successful career as a well-respected poet, but she did not
forget her childhood in La Habra. Ann wrote her poem “The Riders,” published in her book The Weathercock in 1966, for her friend Eunice Launer Harris. It describes their early childhood growing up in La Habra in the 1920s, and in it she refers to their hikes in the La Habra Heights and the natural beauty of the area. Several of Ann Stanford’s books of poetry are available through the Orange County Public Library system for those who are interested in reading her work. Just another interesting piece of history about where we live, work, and enjoy being a part of the La Habra community. Special thanks to Eunice Launer Harris. Sources: “Peers Praise Her Talent : Poet Ann Stanford Dies; Taught 25 Years at CSUN,” Los Angeles Times, July 18, 1987. http://articles.latimes.com/1987-07-18/
New year means time to look forward
Well, looks like we made it to the end of another year. It’s always at this time of year that I feel like there is a flurry of rushing around and finishing up as things come to an end. However, I take comfort in knowing that things will be starting anew with the new year. The opportunities and the changes and the questions of what is to come are all exciting and some things I look forward to at the start of each year. The same can be said for the communities we live in. La Habra Heights has a new city manager, who will bring some new energy and perspectives. LHH will also have a new mayor, most likely one that has a personal connection to the La Habra Journal. New civic leadership in The Heights is exciting and encouraging for the residents. La Habra has a lot to look forward too. The city seems to temper its changes. While there was an election, the council members didn’t change. So, civic leadership is set to remain the same. While change is good, something can be said about maintaining the same leadership, especially as the city looks forward to many other changes. For one thing, the new city hall and post office will be completed soon. The move brings the city closer to its original foundation square. Northgate will complete its move to Whittier Boulevard and Idaho Street. People are excited for the change, but measured as they wait to see what the new-look shopping center will consist of. Personally, I think it is exciting. In talking with the owners, they kept referencing Whole Foods, not a direct comparison, but rather more along what the concept of the new Northgate market will become. A café, the
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inclusion of grab-and-go foods, a bakery and butcher will no doubt be the spot for the community to pick up fresh pan dulce and carne asada. This could stimulate other markets along Whittier Boulevard to improve their exteriors and parking lots…… (*cough* Stater Brothers *cough*). The apartments. That’s pretty much all that has to be said. While not quite as divisive as the recent election, now that the four-story luxury apartment complex is near completion on Beach Boulevard, residents on social media and in-person have ben sharing their mixed feelings on them. “Too big,” “too much traffic.” etc. The thing is that it is being built, and it is a change from what we are used to in LH. But, remember what was there before? It was an empty medical center/church and a “payby-the-hour” motel that might as well been a LHPD substation for the amount of times officers were called out to respond there, and it most recently showcased its fire damage. These are just the big changes we see happening. What else will happen in 2017? Will that car wash meet code and be open on the corner of Whittier and Euclid? What will the new Kaiser medical office building look like and will it have a farmers market area? Will Aldi market finally break ground next to the Pepper Shaker on Imperial Highway? Will there REALLY be an In and Out on Whittier and Beach? And where will Tommy’s reappear? Yes, its that time of year, to look back and appreciate where we just came from and then get excited and look forward to what the new year will bring. Happy holidays and happy new year! —The Editor
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LHHS program receives state's Golden Bell Award By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
La Habra High School Highlander Student Targeted Enrichment Program (HiSTEP) has been chosen as one of 56 recipients of the state’s leading educational honor, the Golden Bell Award. LHHS was one of only 10 K-12 schools in Orange County to receive the award, which was presented last week in San Francisco. "The Golden Bell 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. The Highlander Student Targeted Enrichment Program (HiSTEP) is a school-wide proactive intervention program focused on providing academic support, closing the achievement gap, and increasing and rewarding academic success. La Habra's HiSTEP works to help bridge the achievement gap
for students. The program provides peer-mentoring for ninth grade students through HiSTEP Freshman Focus, individualized academic support for struggling students through HiSTEP Tutorial and Study Hall, and an incentive and reward system for students meeting all academic, attendance and discipline standards through HiSTEP Long Lunch. Since its implementation, La Habra High School has decreased the course failure rate among all lower performing subgroups and met Adequate Yearly Progress two years in a row. HiSTEP has fostered a culture that highly values the academic strengths of their students and provides timely intervention for those who need additional support. "Not only was HiSTEP instrumental in helping LHHS become the only comprehensive high school in Orange County to meet Adequate Yearly Progress two years in a row and be removed from Program Improvement status, but HiSTEP has
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Highlander team: Lezlie Matsuyama,Stephen Imlay, Joyce Wheeler, Karl Zener and Melissa Stinson were on hand in San Francisco to receive the Golden Bell Award for the HiSTEP program.
become the foundation of what we stand for--going above and beyond to help students succeed," said Karl Zener, principal of La Habra High School. "HiSTEP has transformed our campus into a caring, nurturing, and student-centered environment that ensures ALL students receive the individualized support they need to reach their goals and dreams." 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. “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 award-winning programs and services."
Senor Campos hosts breakfast for local kids By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Fifty-two children giggled, talked, smiled and enjoyed a breakfast at Senor Campos Mexican Restaurant last Friday while they waited for Santa Claus to arrive. The children who ranged in age from 5-6 years old, were from the La Habra Boys and Girls Club and were taking part in the restaurant's twenty-fourth annual breakfast with Santa event. The restaurant opened early just for them to allow the children, who walk from the club, to come in and enjoy a full breakfast. Then, the children were greeted by Santa Claus who presented each of them with a toy and a
candy cane. "John and Tillie Campos started this because of their love for all children especially for La Habra youth and in particular boys and girls club participants," said Mark Chavez, executive director of the club. "They have been involved with the club since they opened Senor Campos Mexican Restaurant" The new owners continued the tradition. Finally, with smiles on their faces, full bellies and a new toy in hand, the children walked back to the Boys and Girls Club even more eager for Christmas to arrive. A grateful Chavez said that "all employees volunteer their time on the day of the event and create happy moments for our children."
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Smiles: Senor Campos Mexican Restaurant hosted children from the La Habra Boys and Girls Club where they met Santa Claus.
Wishing you and your family the very best during the holiday season and throughout the new year Warmest Wishes Mayor James Gomez “Mr. La Habra”
COMMUNITY RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Bethany Romanian Baptist Church 1431 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 690-3844
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
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.
Hillcrest Congregational Church UCC 2000 West Road La Habra Heights, CA 90631 www.hillcrest-church.org Rev. Paul Clay, Senior Pastor Worship service: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Home of Hillcrest Country Day School Church office - (562) 947-3755 School office – (562) 533-2354
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.
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
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.
Korean Gospel Presbyterian Church 1751 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 694-6214 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m.
Christ Lutheran Church, 820 W. Imperial Hwy. Brea (714) 529-2984 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. - Traditional 9:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. - Contemporary
La Habra Christian Church 400 Bella Vista Drive La Habra Heights (562) 691-0514 Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10 a.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.
La Habra Foursquare Mission 324 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 694-2224 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11:15 a.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.
La Habra Hills Presbyterian 951 N. Idaho Street La Habra (562) 691-3296 Service: Sunday 10 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 Ad for December 8 222 N. Euclid La Habra (562)St. 691-6674 Paul Lutheran Church 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 Advent & Christmas Schedule (562) 697-2884 Service Sunday 9 a.m. Children’s Christmas Program, Sunday, Dec. 11 at 9:30 a.m.. Eastside Christian Church 501 Chancel Choir Cantata, Sunday, Dec. 18 at 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. N. Beach Boulevard. Morningstar Christian Chapel La Habra, (Whittier Christian Campus) 16241 Leffingwell Road Christmas Eve Services. Saturday, Dec. 24 at 5, 8 & 10 p.m. Service: Sundays 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Whittier, CA 90603 Christmas Day Service, Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m. (562) 943-0297 Emanuel Lutheran 111 Church W. Las Palmas Drive, Service: Fullerton, CA 92835 Sunday 8:30, 9:45, 11:30 a.m. 150 N. Palm Streetwww.stpaulfullerton.org ~ (714) 879-8290 Sunday Evening 7:00 p.m. La Habra Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. (562) 691-0656 Young Adults (18-25): Friday 7:00 p.m. Service: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Jack Abeelen Senior Pastor Family Bible Church www.morningstarcc.org 123 E. 2nd Ave. Mission Presbyterian Church La Habra 1901 E. Lambert Rd. Suite 105 (562) 694-9900 La Habra Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Tues(714) 448-3305 Ad forFriday December day 6:30 p.m., 6:3021p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.,
St. Paul Lutheran Church Christmas Schedule
Christmas Eve Services. Saturday, Dec. 24 at 5, 8 & 10 p.m. Christmas Day Service, Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.
111 W. Las Palmas Drive, Fullerton, CA 92835 www.stpaulfullerton.org ~ (714) 879-8290
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By Dennis Laherty, the Co-Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church, La Habra
We are certainly in the season of giving. However you celebrate this holiday season, giving is most likely a part of your tradition. When I was 11 years old my parents decided to cultivate in me a sense of giving. First, a Christmas Club was established at a local bank. Every two weeks during the year, I would be taken to the bank to place $1.00 in my account. By the first of December that year I had saved the enormous amount of $25.00. By the first of December the account had come to an end and the money would be taken out and used to purchase Christmas gifts. It was a time of careful scrutiny. A local clothing store that year offered a special price on slipper socks. The final decision was left for me to decide how the money would be spent and on what item. At $1.97 per pair, slipper socks could even broaden who I gifted that year. Not only could I give them to my parents and my sister but this particular year I could include grandparents and a few aunts and uncles. I can remember the outright fun it was to be able to give so many gifts that year. Even then, I never thought I’d see a price that low that would permit me to give such a fine gift. I was wrong. That was in the early 1960s. Now in 2016 I realize there’s a finer gift to be given that doesn’t cost a cent. It’s called a hug. It is amazing to me how many people there are today who don’t get hugs. People who live alone, usually older people, just don’t have the opportunity to receive a hug. If I don’t know the person very well I certainly ask if I may give them a hug. It’s been months since I’ve been turned down. It’s more fun than slipper socks and it turns out to be the most meaningful gift you can give a person. Rehoboth Reformed Church 501 South Idaho Street #120 La Habra (626) 820-9390 Service: Sunday 10 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.
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.
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. Don't Redemption Hill Church Sonora High School 401 S. Palm St. La Habra, CA (562) 947-4791 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. www.rhchurches.com
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“Christmas Morning Combined Service” December 25, 2016 at 10:00 am Emanuel Lutheran Church 150 N. Palm St., La Habra, CA 90631 562-691-0656
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Spreading good cheer during the holiday season December 2016
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.
Holiday Craft Night brings families together To kick off the Holiday Season, students and families at Las Lomas School came together on December 1st to make holiday crafts. It was a wonderful sight to see parents working with their children to create festive holiday decorations including Santa, wreaths, and Holiday trees. Additionally, students and their families had the opportunity to paint ornaments and make a keepsake handprint for a small fee. There was also time for sharing of cookies and listening to Holiday music. Las Lomas families and staff enjoyed this well attended event to spread holiday cheer.
Reaching out to our community in the spirit of sharing A cadre of students from Las Positas recently visited the La Habra Villa assisted living complex to spread Holiday cheer. The students, led by Terri Plavala, shared their collection of Holiday songs with the residents.
One of the residents even joined Mrs. Plavala in leading the students. Another example of students and staff from La Habra City School District celebrating the holiday season with members of our community.
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Imperial eighth graders showcase science skills By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Approximately 240 eighth graders rushed to place the finishing touches on their vendor tables last Friday in the multipurpose room. On display were cosmetics ranging from gender neutral fragrances, lotions, body scrubs and hair gel for students, guests and faculty members In addition, evaluators from some of the industry’s top beauty brands like Sephora and Arbonne were on hand to evaluate and provide suggestions and compliments to the students. This marks the second cosmetic showcase at the school. The event was created by IMS science teacher Csilla Koppany when she wanted to add something new to her curriculum that would make her chemistry class more interesting for students. “It’s a really great opportunity for the students,” she said.
Koppany said that the event was created when she wanted to see if she could teach the students how to create some simple cosmetics and take it one step further and include branding, marketing and presentation. Students had to come up with their own recipes, their own brand. They had to test the products and survey people. Koppany explained that the students used technology with everything, They created commercials, brochures, business cards – “you name it, they’ve done it,” she said. She said she ultimately wanted her students to learn how to engage adults and communicate with them effectively. She wanted to help inspire them to want to be successful entrepreneurs. While the cosmetics showcase was again a successful extended learning opportunity for her students, Koppany is already preparing the next event in early March, where students create a biosphere to live on Mars.
Imperial Middle School eighth grader Amber Redmon (left) along with Erika Cervantes and Michelle Tran explain their cosmetic presentation to California Senator Josh Newman and La Habra City School Board Member Cynthia Aguirre at the student showcase Friday.
Washington instructor Susan Pritchard is again heading up the students on their research and reporting. "Dr. Pritchard and the Pollution Eliminators have made a positive impact on the Washington Middle School campus," said Mario Carlos, principal of Washington Middle School. "They are working to spread the news on a variety of ways to eliminate pollution, such as carpooling, walking and biking." The middle school students recently shared some of their information and findings with the board members of the La Habra City School District. "Their diligent afterschool preparations of presentations, pamphlets, and creating a positive message is admiral and well respected by teachers and peers," Carlos said. "We are grateful for the Pollution Eliminators."
The Pollution Eliminators: Washington Middle School's science team working to help minimize carbon footprints as they presented their research at the La Habra City School Board meeting last week.
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Washington Middle School's new science warriors By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
After the success last year of the five eighth grade girls known as the Water Guardians, students at Washington Middle School are looking again to make changes. While the mission last year was to reduce everyday water usage, this year, five students have taken the challenge and will be looking to help reduce our carbon footprints. Eighth graders Isaac Quezada, Brandon Garcia, Mireya Basulto, Odalys Garcia and Destiny Reglado, known as the Pollution Eliminators, have started the research on climate and our everyday happenings. They have determined that there is an impact and that we can help cut down by changing how we do things.
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LH Lions showcase cars and help bring smiles to children By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Hundreds of people came to check out the La Habra Host Lions' annual Santa Cause car show held at the La Habra Marketplace Saturday. Cars, local vendors and live music were on hand to help raise money and collect toys for local children in need. In previous years the event had been held at the CVS parking lot on Harbor Boulevard. This was the first time that the event was at the La Habra Marketplace and many attendees, as well as organizers said the new location
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was a benefit. "It's a great location," said Lion Ofelia Hanson. "People come by while they are shopping." The reigning Miss La Habra Kristen Sauceda agreed that the location helped bring more people to the event. Sauceda and the Miss La Habra court were selling raffle tickets at the event and saw that the number of attendees increased over last year. Santa Cause collaborated with the city of La Habra's Operation Santa which will provide food and gifts for families in the city. Operation Santa will have its distribution this weekend at the La Habra Community Center. Miguel Pola/La Habra Journal
Riding in style: Even Santa Claus knows a good car when he sees one. Santa stands next to a classic Plymouth, which was one of many cars on display at the annual Santa Cause charity car show.
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More than 50 cars were on display at the La Habra Marketplace on Imperial Highway Saturday as part of the La Habra Host Lions Clubs' annual Santa Cause Charity Car Show.
This classic all steel 1928 Ford sedan on display at the annual Santa Cause Charity Car Show is owned by La Habra Heights Councilman Roy Francis and his wife Judy.
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More than cars were on display at the annual Santa Cause charity event put on by the La Habra Host Lions Club last Saturday. The event helped raise money and toys for local families.
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FEATURES 10 La Habra couple celebrates 75 years of marriage By Leonardo Romero La Habra Journal
When La Habra resident Burnice Riggin’s brother brought home his friend, Herbert Riggin, to stay with them in July 1941 she was extremely upset that she had to give up her room for him to sleep in. That anger towards him eventually turned into love, because five months later they got married on December 12, 1941 in East Los Angeles. The married couple recently held their 75th anniversary celebration on Sunday, November 27 at the Rio Hondo Event Center with over 40 close friends and family members. The festivities included live music, photos on display of them throughout the years, and speeches from family members including a special speech from daughter-in-law Linda Riggin explaining how Herbert and Burnice first met as well as other momentous occasions from their lives. “We planned to have the party on our 75th anniversary, but everywhere we looked was already booked on that date,” said Burnice Riggin. “We had our party a little early, and everything turned out right.” When asked what the secret was to a long marriage, they said communication and remaining friends. "You just say 'yes dear' and don't talk back," Herbert said with a laugh. Herbert Riggin was born in Spokane, Washington in January 1921, and traveled throughout the United States as a child since his father worked as a railroad builder. Burnice Riggin’s father worked in oil fields building oil wells. She was born in East Los Angeles in June 1922. On the day of their wedding Herbert received the unfortunate news
that he was being laid off from the tire factory he worked at, because it was being converted into a factory that produced gas tanks for Boeing B-17 four-engine bomber planes. They still decided to get married in spite of his job loss and the fact that his draft number was going to be drawn soon. Herbert decided that instead of being drafted into a position he wouldn’t prefer he’d rather have his choice, so he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. Beginning in the summer of 1942 he was sent off to various states including Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah until he was sent overseas. Burnice followed her husband to every state he went along with their first son, Ronald Herbert Riggin. Herbert went off to fight in World War II for three years until his camp was bombed and he was injured. He was flown to Fitzsimons’s Army Hospital in Denver, Colorado in November 1945. There he received his discharge papers and the honorary Purple Heart decoration for his valiant services. Within the Riggin’s home is a room with two walls covered in frames containing documents, letters, medals, and photos collected from Herbert’s time in the military. Post-war life for Herbert included becoming a beer delivery truck driver for Lucky Lager, and eventually became the brewing company’s top salesman in all western states. Their second son, Robert Larry Riggin, was born in 1948, and soon afterwards Burnice worked for 28 years at Washington Grammar School within the Montebello School District as a cafeteria worker. They both retired in 1977, and moved to their current home in La
Photos courtesy Riggain family
Together forever: La Habra couple Burnice and Herbert Riggin celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary last week, RIGHT: A photo of the couple who were married in 1941 and have been together ever since.
Habra. According to their granddaughter Kristy McLendon, her grandparents have incredibly friendly and thoughtful neighbors that check up on them every day to make sure they’re okay and bring them food often. McLendon shared some wise insight she received from her grandparents, “I remember they advised me when I got married that within a relationship you need to fix the problems you have, and you don’t just go out and get a new one."
The La Habra Journal family wishes you all happy holidays and a peaceful and prosperous new year!!
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Local high schools prepare for the new sport of Competitive Cheerleading
By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
As the calendar moves to 2017, high schools are starting the groundwork to prepare for the newest interscholastic sport, competitive cheerleading. The sport becomes official with the 2017-18 school year, but athletic programs will start preparing this spring. The California Interscholastic Federation, which is the governing body for high school sports, held a meeting with its regions and for high school athletic directors last month to give a timetable and outline the new sport. Competition Cheer is defined as a sport which teams participate in direct head-to-head competition with one another using an objective scoring system. CIF and the California Department of Education are developing guidelines for these competitions and will need to have guidelines in place by July 1, 2017. The guidelines, procedures and safety standards will be in line with other interscholastic sports within the state. CIF has been working with the Department of Education as well as the high school cheerleading community and the NCAA cheerleading leadership as they have previously established safety standards and policies. They will also create the championship bracketing system for the sport as well. The CIF Southern Section, which has 583 schools, requires that at least 117 schools, or 20 percent, play the sport before it becomes a section championship event. According to CIF, in the 2015-16 school year, there were 9,401 students participating in competitive cheerleading (8,846 females and 561 males). Competitive cheerleading is different than what CIF designates as Sideline cheerleading. What most people are familiar with is the Sideline cheerleading at most of the school's sporting events. These are the cheerleaders that help inspire school spirit ad motivate the crowds during games. CIF indicates that there are approximately 25,021 sideline cheerleaders in the state. Further, CIF deems that this is not a sport and not designated as interscholastic competition. Competitve Cheerleading includes performance of a standard two to
three minute athletic routine in a head-to-head scoring format. Many high school cheer teams are looking forward to the new sport designation and have been preparing their competitive teams. "I'm hoping this will put a new light on cheer, not just to other kids at La Habra High School, but to adults in our community as well,"said Allison Marisy, cheer coach at La Habra High School. "We already have a competition team set up and are practicing so we will be ready to take the mat in January." Cheer teams have been competing in this type of competition for years. The CIF regulation will now make it an officially sanctioned interscholastic sport. "We have a group of 20 amazing girls who put in blood, sweat, tears, and endless hours to bring La Habra's name back onto the competition mat," Marisy said. Sonora cheer has been competing for years at national competitions and the current cheerleaders are looking forward to CIF recognizing what they are doing as an official sport. Whittier Christian has also already had a competitive cheer team. "We have had competitive cheer for many years at WCHS," said Rolland Esslinger, athletic director at Whittier Christian. "We will pursue that with the new CIF oversight." This oversight will include certification for coaches, increased safety equipment, medical screenings and trainers on hand. Further, the cheer athletes will be required to meet all academic standards set forth by CIF. Last year, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 949, introduced by Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), to classify competition cheer as a CIF sport beginning in the 2017-18 school year. This is one of the first times that the state legislature and governor acted to create a statewide interscholastic sport. “The CIF is excited to add competitive cheer to our sports offerings,” stated Roger Blake, Executive Director of the CIF. “We look forward to working with the California Department of Education to develop policy and standards allowing the student-athletes involved in competitive cheer to enjoy greater opportunities to display their athletic talents in a safe environment.”
Top: Sonora varsity cheerleaders, Above: La Habra varsity cheerleaders, Right: Whittier Christian varsity cheerleaders are preparing for the new sport status.
Blake added that one of the major goals in the process will be to "develop guidelines for competitive cheer programs that our member schools can implement, meet the standards and be compliant with Title IX as defined by the United States Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.” In accordance with the bill, the CIF shall seek a United States Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights Title IX compliance designation for competition cheer. Competition cheer will not be counted towards a school’s Title IX compliance unless the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights deems competition cheer compliant with its definition of a sport. Title IX is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. In the November meeting CIF officials stated their objectives as pertaining to spirit and cheer programs: ensure coaches have best training and safety education available and that cheer programs have the opportunity for participation and recognition for their roles.
They want to create opportunities, competitive experience and keep event expense for schools minimal. Marisy added that they are looking forward to the opportunity to have full mats and equipment for the cheerleaders. "Our number one goal for this team is to keep them safe at all times," she added. Bylaws, policies and regulations to fulfill obligations under AB949 will be established by CIF by the July 1, 2017 deadline. Until then, the cheer teams will continue to compete as they have been doing, but for the last time as an unofficial sport. "It's really encouraging to see it become an official CIF sport," said La Habra Senior Captain Madeline Arnold. "We're really excited to start competing and can't wait to see how cheer will improve in the years to come."
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Lady Heralds top La Habra, win Leon Davis Tournament
The Whittier Christian Lady Heralds poured in 18 points in the fourth quarter to pull away from the Torrance High Lady Tartars to win the championship of the Leon Davis Classic. In the semifinal game, the Lady Heralds held on to a fourth quarter lead and handed the La Habra Lady Highlanders their second loss of the season. WCHS' Clairessa Watkins led the team with 16 points, seven rebounds, and four steals. Joleen Corona also reached double figures in points with 10 to go along with five boards and a team high four assists. Dashell Vasquez added eight points off the bench hitting back to back clutch shots in the fourth quarter to give the Heralds the lead.
Sophia Stolt also provided solid play off the bench hitting her only field goal and snagging 5 key defensive rebounds. Tournament MVP sophomore forward Clairessa Watkins recorded a double double of 16 points and 16 rebounds. Senior center Christa Evans also recorded a double double with a team high 19 rebounds to go along with 14 points earning her all tournament honors. Rounding out all tournament honors, freshman point guard Joleen Corona tallied 13 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. Freshman guards Skylar Sherfey and Amaya Norris contributed on the defensive end of the floor.
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Above: Whittier Christian's Christa Evans goes for the basket with La Habra's Hannah Mc Arthur defending. The Lady Heralds went on to win the tournament and La Habra took second. Left: La Habra's Emma Zener accepts the plaque for all-tournament MVP at the Leon Davis Classic Tournament
Whittier Christian's Joleen Corona looks to drive past La Habra's Lani Maehara during the Lady Heralds 44-42 victory over La Habra in the Leon Davis Classic Tournament at Whittier Christian last week.
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14 SPORTS Friars hand Raiders first loss of season By Jason Burch La Habra Journal
ANAHEIM—Sonora took a threepoint lead into halftime, but senior Kamron Flemming sparked Servite with 12 of his 29 points in the third quarter to pull away and eventually down the Raiders 74-59 Friday night in Anaheim. The first half was a dogfight, with neither team extending a lead past three points. The Raiders took advantage of center Austin Carter’s size down low to outpace Servite 33-30 heading into the third quarter. Carter led the Raiders with 14 points in the first half. “It’s tough because they have four guys who can stroke it from the perimeter on the court at all times,” said Servite Head Coach John Morris. “You kind of have to pick the lesser of two evils, Carter is a great high school player though.” Morris said they made some adjustments at halftime and came out with the gameplan to deny Carter easy looks and disrupt entry passes to him. Servite held Carter to just 6 points the rest of the way. Sonora (6-1) struggled from the perimeter in the second half as well, missing a lot of open looks and shots around the basket. Just as the Raiders went cold, Flemming and the Friars began to heat up, outscoring Sonora 21-8 in the quarter. With both teams employing full court pressure, the game kept a grueling pace and the Friars looked like the much fresher team late in the game. Morris utilized frequent substitutions at nearly every position at seemingly every break in the action.
While Sonora Head Coach Mike Murphy left three of the five starters on the floor the entire game. “That was all the weight room, we pride ourselves on being in the weight room four times a week year-round,” Morris said. “We really want to make it like a heavyweight fight and hopefully we can start to wear teams down, especially on the defensive end.” The Friars (3-1) slowed the game down late in the fourth and coasted to the double digit victory. Flemming led all scorers 29 points and added 4 rebounds for the Friars, while Devyian Roberson had a nice game with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists off the bench. Carter led the Raiders with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 blocks. Senior guard Bryce Rutledge finished with 18 points and 5 rebounds.
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Sonora's Kevin Marlow gets air putting one up for the Raiders on the road against Servite. The Friars handed the Raiders their first loss with a 74-59 win against Sonora last Friday night in Anaheim.
Raider Wrestlers take Mater Dei tournament
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Sonora wrestlers took the team championship title at the Scott Davis Invitation Tournament Saturday at Mater Dei High School. The Raiders were led by Tournament MVP and champion of the 152-pound weight class Jacob Pelayo, 120 -pound weight class Champion Isaiah Perez and Heavyweight class Champion Sebastian Perez. "It was a total team effort the kids who didn't place still earned team points," said David Carrizosa, Raider head coach. Sonora's Spoon Castro and Ryan Esparza took fourth place, Issac Estrada took sixth place, Richie Herrera and Solomon Than took third. Jonas Pelayo took fourth place, Brian Murphy, Armando Gonzalez and Tyler Allison took fifth place in their weight classes. Sonora's Jacob Navarrette and Carlos Castilla rounded out the team. "We've had a few top-five finishes be-
fore, but this is our first in-season varsity tournament championship since I arrived at Sonora," Carrizosa said. According to Carrizosa, three freshman competed and two sophomores saw their first action on Varsity. "It was a strong showing for these underclassmen," he said Carrizosa explained that they were called up because starters Hiwad Stanekzai, Isidro Blandon and Joe Lopez were taking the ACT exam. Also seeing varsity action for the first time, according to Carrizosa, were seniors Jacob Navarrette and Tyler Allison who took fifth. They are both senior football players who decided to come out," Carrizosa explained. "My decision to return to coach football has sparked interest in some football players. Head Football Coach Daniel Morales and I are really working well together." The varsity Raiders will see action this Friday and Saturday at the Brea Tournament.
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