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January 12, 2017
LH council approves more road repair By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Heights recognizes six lost firefighters
With honor: Members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department's Honor Guard fold the flag that flew over the memorial for the fallen firefighters Saturday.
By Naomi Osuna
LA HABRA HEIGHTS
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Family and friends of La Habra Heights Fire Department gathered together on January 7 for a Memorial Dedication Ceremony to honor the lost lives of six firefighters. On September 2, 1955, in the area that would later become La Habra Heights, six brave firefighters paid the ultimate price to protect the safety of others during the “Hacienda Fire”. The La Habra Heights and Los Angeles County Fire Departments dedicated a monument and plaque to these six firefighters. La Habra Heights Mayor Kyle Miller, explained that what prompted
him, and many other people to hold this memorial originally started with LHH Fire Chief Graft. The Fire Chief, through some wild fire training programs, learned of this incident and brought it to the attention of the council and the mayor. "We were all in it from the beginning," Miller explained. "Our rule was to really support what he wanted to do." Miller went on to explain, "you always want to support public safety officers, particularly La Habra Heights because it is such a fire danger.” See MEMORIAL Page 4
WHAT ’ S INSIDE THIS ISSUE LHPD unveils new mural honoring past and present officers
Rotary recognizes performaing artists LOCAL NEWS PAGE 7
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Remembrance: La Habra Heights Councilman Roy Francis stands with Anita Morgan, by the new memorial that honors her father, Captain Glenn Rockey, who was killed fighting the Hacienda Fire in what is now La Habra Heights in1955.
With the construction projects of the La Habra Civic Center underway, city staff found that some areas needed additional funding. The City Council approved an additional $1.7 million on enhancements to the various buildings in the projects. The additional funding will include $685,000 at the new city hall. The improvements will include significant parking enhancements. According to city staff, the existing parking lot lights will be replaced with new energy efficient lighting. In addition, a drive-through lane for customers to drop off USPS mail and city water bills will be constructed. Other improvements include the placement of two electric vehicle-charging stations in the parking lot and the installation of sufficient power conduits and outlets to allow for the use of the parking lot area for future civic events. The La Habra Police Department will receive $475,000 in enhancements with the installation of bullet resistant glass along the exposed part of Euclid Street and an increase to the perimeter wall height from six feet to eight feet. There will be further improvements to the parking lot to increase capacity and functionality and replacement of the existing outdated and underpowered emergency generator. With the planned closure of Orange Street adjacent to El Centro/Lions Park, the city will apply $400,000 to widen Orange Street to accommodate straight in parking, expanding parking along the existing park parking lot, and creating a new parking lot on the south side of the Library, adjacent to La Habra Boulevard. The source of the additional money will come from various sources. • $1,301,000 from the General Capital Projects Fund
LHPD Officer retires after 30 years of service FEATURES PAGE 12
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of La Habra provides a free, nutritious meal to all youth ages 0- 18. Youth in the community are welcome to come to the club Monday-Friday between 3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. to receive a free meal.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
La Habra Heights City Council Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Last day to sign up for La Habra Little League! Stop by Esteli Park today between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for baseball and challenger sign ups. For more information visit www.lhcll. com or call (714) 529-8951 before 9 p.m.
Monday, January 16, 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friendship Square Quilt Guild Meeting is today at 6:45 p.m. located at the United Methodist Church, 631 N. Euclid, La Habra. Guest are welcome as always.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
La Habra City Council Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Free lecture series by the Year Around Garden Club at Liberty Community Plaza 14181 Telegraph Rd., Whittier, from 10 a.m. to noon. This month will be Waterwise Gardening by Don Swartzbaugh from California Arborist in Whittier. Homework Help at the La Habra Library Monday-Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. High school students volunteer to help elementary students (K-5) with their homework as well as computers with educational software and links to websites that the school uses, such as ST Math, and tablets with books and educational software as well. Parents need to register their student at their first session.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Whittier Christian High School will be hosting their Information Night. Complimentary dinner served at 5:30 p.m., program begins at 6:15 p.m. See their ad on page 16 for all the details.
Saturday, January 21, 2017
WAGS (Whittier Area Genealogical Society) will be holding a few workshops today. The morning class is Decoding the National Archives-Online and is from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. Next will be the General Meeting followed by the next topic of Transported Convict Records at 1 p.m. Meeting location is at the Masonic Lodge, 7604 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier.
Monday, January 23, 2017
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La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Night Owl Special at La Habra 300 Bowl! Monday-Thursday from 6-11 p.m. unlimited bowling with shoe rental for only $10.
Tuesday, January 24, 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. La Habra Heights City Planning Commission begins at 6 p.m. Deadline for Miss La Habra applications. They must be turned in or mailed to Martplan Insurance 1001 W. Whittier Boulevard, La Habra CA 90631. Applications are available at local high schools, La Habra Community Center, LH Chamber of Commerce. (See Ad on Page 4.)
Thursday, Jannuary 26, 2017
Kickoff event for the La Habra Relay for Life Team at the La Habra Community Center at 6 p.m. Help the team raise money to help fight cancer. For more information go to: RelayforLife.org/LaHabraCa
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And many more: Beryl Sweeney with four of her six great grandchildren to help her blow out the candles on here 100th birthday cake. Sweeney's friend Genny Foster (far left) was on hand too. Sweeney and Foster (who is a few months younger then Sweeney) delivered Meals on Wheels until they were 90.
Long time LH resident cel- Relay for life holds kickoff, ebrates centennial birthday welcomes donations Beryl Sweeney was born in Los Angeles in 1916, the same year as the first hamburger bun, Einstein's Theory of Relativity, the National Park Service, stainless steel, Monet's Water Lilies, Betty Grable, Woodrow Wilson's second term, the PGA, the first blood transfusion. Sweeney (a long time La Habra resident) was joined by friends and family at the Summit House in Fullerton, to celebrate her 100th birthday. Among the guests were her sons Mike (wife Carol) from Indiana and son Ed (wife Nita) from Ohio and her grandson Paul (wife Donna) also from Indiana, Major planners for the evening were her other three grandchildren: Wendy (husband Tom) , Bob (wife Lisbeth) and Mike (wife Allison) Buchi-- all Sonora High School graduates. Six great grandchildren, cousins and nephews and friends also joined the celebration.
LH Rotary Club presents grants to organizations
Each year on Martin Luther King's birthday the Jay Johnstone and the La Habra Rotary Foundation hold a golf tournament with all the profits going to local organizations, primarily those serving the youth of the area. Around Thanksgiving time the Club began handing out the money earned at the 2016 tournament. Pet Prescription Team received a grant for its newest project which involves using the team members' dogs to reassure children being questioned about human sex trafficking. Rancho Starbuck received money for its Top 100 Dinner and the Lowell Foundation received money for the Academic Olympics. La Habra Little League received two grants one for improving their fields at Esteli Park and one to help meet the expenses of Challenger Little League.
The La Habra Relay for Life team will hold its annual kickoff January 26 at the LH Community Center at 6 p.m. Relay for Life is a national organization that raises money to help combat cancer and raise awareness. More infor mat ion on t he La Habra team can be found at: Relayforlife.org/LaHabraCa
Applications for Miss La Habra now being accepted
Applications for the Miss La Habra Pageant are available now. Applications can be picked up at all local high schools, the LH Community Center, the LH Chamber of Commerce and The Boys and Girls Club. Completed applications must be mailed or delivered to Martplan Insurance at 1001 W. Whittier Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631, by January 24. The Pageant will be held March 18 at the La Habra Community Center.
BUILDING: Enhancements to civic building projects From Page 1
• $200,000 from the Gas Tax Fund (Since much of the enhancements have to do with parking and road fixes) • $125,000 from Traffic Impact Fund • $125,000 from the Water Fund The $20.7 million La Habra Civic Center improvement project consists of improvements and construction related to six municipal buildings, including: Relocation of La Habra City Hall and US Post Office, rehabilitation of the Veterans Hall Building, rehabilitation of the La Habra Historical Museum, rehabilitation roof repairs of the police department. And construction of a 4,250 square foot addition to the Community Center to house the Women’s Club, the La Habra Art Association, and the Boy Scouts; and Rehabilitation and improvements to the Police Department.
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LH Rotary presents grants: Left to Right: Chris Kennedy Rotarian in charge of the program. Rose Espinoza Mayor and founder of Rosie's Garage, Mark Chavez Director of the La Habra B&G Clubs,Mark Beswick HBIC, Gil Saenz and Carmen Miller Meals on Wheels, Fred Lentz, Founder and director of Advance!
OPINION
Did you know... By Nicole Panza La Habra Historical Museum It is fairly well known that Richard Milhous Nixon, 37th President of the United States, practiced law in La Habra from August 1939 until January 1942. A monument in the parking lot of the Community Center marks the location of his law office on the northwest corner of Hiatt, now Euclid Street and Central Avenue now La Habra Boulevard. However, his connection to La Habra did not end with his law practice. Nixon was also involved in the La Habra Kiwanis Club in the 1940s. Richard Nixon became an active member of the La Habra Kiwanis Club on January 17, 1940 shortly after setting up his law practice in the back of B.J. Roberts’ real estate office. As a young professional new to the La Habra community, it made sense for Nixon to join a service club. With its weekly Wednesday meetings in the American Legion Hall, the Kiwanis Club provided Nixon with the opportunity to get to know local community leaders and demonstrate his willingness to participate in community events. Nixon gave talks, presented programs, served on the club’s board of directors, lead the welcoming committee for La Habra’s Pioneer Fiesta and headed the Association of Northern Orange County Cities. His involvement in the La Habra community ended after only two years when he closed his law office in 1942 and left to pursue a career in politics in Washington D.C. Despite his brief time with the La Habra Kiwanis Club, Nixon clearly left his mark.
The La Habra Journal is an independent, locally owned and run, community newspaper published bimonthly and serving the cities of La Habra and La Habra Heights. The Journal’s mission is to provide a vehicle of communication for the whole community and bring the community members together. The La Habra Journal welcomes views and comments from the community. All letters to the editor need to have a name for publication. Comments by the community are the views of the community and subject to verification. Authors will be contacted and notified prior to publication of their letters. The La Habra City Council meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. The La Habra Heights City Council meets on the second Thursday of the month at City Hall at 6 p.m.
3 A new year and fitness center for everyone COMMENTARY
It’s the beginning of the year, which means a lot of re-commitments to being healthy and getting more physically fit. This is a good thing on many levels. Many people are actively looking and trying out different gyms, trying to find the best memberships. For some, gym memberships are too costly and the opportunity to fulfill the healthy resolutions becomes more challenging or even non-existent. Further, as the year progresses, most resolutions get lost or pushed aside because maintaining a fitness regiment Just another interesting piece of histo- becomes difficult with busy schedules. Getting to a gym or paying a high ry about where we live, work, and enjoy membership can create roadblocks. being a part of the La Habra community. Organizations like the La Habra Collaborative have been working hard to Sources: Daily Star Progress, January help develop opportunities for people 20, 1969; La Habra Historical Museum to fulfill their fitness and health goals. Archives. They have worked with health providers to put fitness equipment at various parks across the city, like at Montwood Park. They are working with the city Recreation Department to develop the trails along Guadalupe Park in order to provide a walking or biking area for residents. The Move More, Eat Healthy program that has grown and expanded in the local schools has helped plant seeds in our community’s youth to eat better and be active, thus adopting a healthy lifestyle. All are great things and can help people live healthier lives. However, going back to what I was talking about at the beginning…maintaining and reaching your fitness resolutions. People often equate getting in shape with working out at gyms. So, if there is an emphasis in the comCourtesy La Habra Historical Museum munity on helping residents have access Member letter: A letter by the La Habra Kiwanis and the resources to fitness equipment Club showing membership of former President to “move more” and be healthier, can Richard Nixon. He was a member of the club since anything be done about a gym? he had his law office in La Habra. If you have ever been to the Brea or Fullerton Community Centers, you have seen how they have addressed this. They both have fitness centers inside and allow access to residents at a He was re-elected as an Honorary Member of the club in 1959 while serving as Vice President of the United States. In 1972, as President of the United States, Nixon wrote to Walter Caplinger of Caplinger’s Pharmacy to thank him and the La Habra Kiwanis for sending him a copy of “The First Fifty.” He even stated in his letter that his association with the Kiwanis Club and the La Habra Club was “a treasured and proud part of [his] life.”
greatly discounted rate. Their residents have access to walking and biking trails (Brea has been actively developing them over the last few years), outside fitness equipment at parks, sports parks and their fitness center that residents can use. As a La Habra native, I am by no means insinuating that Brea or Fullerton are “better” than La Habra. However, they do have some resources for their residents that are impressive. With the construction and redevelopment of the La Habra Community Center, I was initially optimistic that we might be able to have a fitness center in the center. But the new construction at the center is to accommodate other needed community resources—the Scout Hut, Women’s Club and Art Gallery. Understandably, these are a priority. However, to truly be a community that is working to provide healthy resources for its residents, maybe looking to create something like what our neighbors have might be something to consider. Facility space is a premium, and with the new addition to the Community Center, there really is no place to add there. However, there could be an opportunity to have something at the soon-to-be-planned Vista Grande Park. Perhaps something at the old Scout Hut, or a new facility at the park itself. I’m sure the La Habra Collaborative could work with the city to craft some ideas and even seek additional funding to offset any extra city costs. Anyway, it’s just a thought. The Collaborative and the city have worked hard and come a long way to help stress fitness. I think developing something like this for residents could create something great Of course, we would do it better than Brea and really help residents move more and eat healthy. Who knows, maybe with something like that, I too might be able to stick to my New Year’s fitness resolutions… even past March. —The Editor
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4 MEMORIAL: Firemen recognized in ceremony The granite monument was donated, with an engraving describing the details of the fire and named Captain Glenn Rockey, and his five young crew members: Franklyn Fay, Terry Kelly, La Verne Pendergast, Gregory Sambrano and William Strack, all of whom were 16 or 17 years old. Miller said that it took a lot of people, including many from the fire department, who donated their time, to bring the memorial to life. The foundation for the monument was dug up by firefighters who volunteered their time. “When you’re doing the right thing, for the right reason, a lot of people are happy to help,” he said. Miller added that he thought that it will serve as a constant reminder that fires can happen at any time, and you can never be over prepared. "I hope it will affect the community in knowing that they will have an example of something tragic happening and do all that they can to prevent
it,” he said. Graft explained he wanted the community to be aware of the sacrifices that were made by the firemen and to use it as a teaching tool for the young firefighters. Graft expressed his gratitude that the community is aware of this tragic event and grateful that their young firefighters have been able to reflect on what transpired years ago. Retired fireman and current La Habra Heights Council Member Roy Francis explained that the community has changed over the 60 years since the Hacienda Fire. But feels that the residents should know about the events that took place to help maintain their community as it is. "I’m hoping that when this gets out people will realize that this really did happen, and this happens all the time,” he said. “This will make everyone aware that these are some things that shouldn’t be taken lightly, any kind of fire, and we all learn from these things.”
The Hacienda Fire that claimed the lives of six firefighters in what is now La Habra Heights, caused many changes in the way firefighting is done. The 1,150-acre fire on September 2, 1955, caused a back blast fire. Captain Glenn Rockey of Los Angeles County Fire Department Engine 4 went in to rescue the five juvenile members of Los Angeles County Probation Forestry Camp Crew 5-1. Rockey and the five teens succumbed to burn injuries. Seven others were severely injured in the fire.
As a result of the deaths and the deaths on the Canyon Fire or Canyon Inn Fire in 1968, the Los Angeles County Fire Department discontinued the practice of using juveniles to fight fire. The Hacienda Fire, which burned in an unincorporated part of Los Angeles County, ranks as the thirteenth deadliest fire by Cal Fire. The fire has been studied and new fire fighting methods were put in place for better containment methods and to help ensure greater safety to fire fighters.
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Honoring those who gave so much: The granite monument outside of the La Habra Heights Civic Center recognizes the six firefighters who lost their lives in 1955 fighting the Hacienda Fire.
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Bethany Romanian Baptist Church 1431 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 690-3844
Beth Shalom 14564 Hawes Street, Whittier, CA 90604 562-941-8744 Erev Shabbat Services every Friday at 7:30 pm Shabbat Services every Saturday at 9:45. Calvary Chapel 1370 South Euclid Street La Habra (714) 446-6222 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., & 11 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. www.cclhabra.org Calvary Chapel Into the Light 217 North Walnut Street La Habra (562) 690-3000 Services: Sunday (English) 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Spanish) 10:30 a.m. Casa de Oracion 150 E. 1st Ave. La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 278-4282 Services: Thurs. 7 p.m. Sund. 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Christ Lutheran Church-Missouri synod 820 W. Imperial Hwy. Brea (714) 529-2984 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. - Traditional 9:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. - Contemporary Church of Christ 1621 West Lambert Road La Habra (562) 697-4115 Services: Sunday Bible Study 9:30, Worship 10:30, Bible Study 5 p.m. The Church of Green Hills 2200 West Imperial Hwy. La Habra (562) 943-7291 Services: Sunday (English) 9 & 10:45 a.m. (Spanish) 9:00 a.m. (Korean) 10:45 a.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2351 E La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 691-1212 Services: 9 & 11 Sacrament Community Bible Church 401 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 691-2798 Service: Sunday 11 a.m. Crossroads Community Church 222 N. Euclid La Habra (562) 691-6674 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. Eastside Christian Church 501 N. Beach Boulevard. La Habra, (Whittier Christian Campus) Service: Sundays 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Emanuel Lutheran Church 150 N. Palm Street La Habra (562) 691-0656 Service: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Family Bible Church 123 E. 2nd Ave. La Habra (562) 694-9900 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Monday Community Prayer 6:00 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m.; Friday 6:30 p.m. Heights Worship Center International Ministries 2000 West Road La Habra Heights (626) 893-9963 Service: Sunday 8:30-10 a.m. Friday: 7 p.m. Youth worship & Adult Connection Rev. N. Jaren Lapasaran, Jr. - Sr. pastor www.hwcim.org
Hillcrest Congregational 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 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 Korean Gospel Presbyterian Church 1751 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 694-6214 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m. La Habra Christian Church 400 Bella Vista Drive La Habra Heights (562) 691-0514 Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. La Habra Foursquare Mission 324 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 694-2224 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. La Habra Hills Presbyterian 951 N. Idaho Street La Habra (562) 691-3296 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. La Habra United Methodist 631 N. Euclid St. La Habra (562) 691-1797 Service: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Lighthouse Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 550 N. Euclid St. La Habra (562) 697-1364 Service: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Lutheran Church of the Master 1601 West La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 697-2884 Service Sunday 9 a.m. Morningstar Christian Chapel 16241 Leffingwell Road Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 943-0297 Service: Sunday 8:30, 9:45, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. Young Adults (18-25): Friday 7:00 p.m. Jack Abeelen Senior Pastor www.morningstarcc.org Mission Presbyterian Church 1901 E. Lambert Rd. Suite 105 La Habra (714) 448-3305 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.. mid-week study Na Sung 1620 Fullerton Road La Habra Heights (562) 690-7979 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 11 a.m. New Life Church of La Habra 740 E. Lambert Rd. Unit E La Habra (562) 694-5534 newlifechurchlahabra.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m.; Our Lady of Guadalupe 900 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 691-0533 www.olglahabra.org Call or visit for service information
INSPIRATIONAL CORNER
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By Dennis Laherty, the Co-Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church, La Habra
The December holidays and celebrations have concluded, but let them live on. It might be due to gift purchasing and giving that when the December celebrations end, people are ready to move on with simpler days. If people do move on completely, the goodness of those days is often lost and that’s sad. At the same time those memorable, enjoyable and celebrative days can continue and they do. A few years ago around Christmas, I was moving to a different city. The living room was filled with packed boxes. The house didn’t have many items left out that would make it appear that somebody actually lived there. One morning there was a knock on the door and it was a person from a church group that doesn’t celebrate Christmas. When I told the person that I was busy packing and didn’t have time to talk, she began telling me why I shouldn’t celebrate Christmas. Quickly I responded, “If you didn’t acknowledge Christmas in some way, I don’t think you would be using this time of year to call on me. I guess you celebrate Christmas in your own way.” It was a short conversation. In an unusual way, the point I made to that visitor is one that I came to realize is common. Everyone who celebrates a December holiday can be touched by some element of the event. In some cases we might not even be aware of how we celebrate the event. Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanza or any other celebration can leave a person with a special part of the day or days. We all still have time to consider what part of our celebration we want to continue throughout the year. Gift giving is only one of those elements. Loving one another, celebrating life, and enjoying family are all parts of the celebrations. December is over and 2016 is finished, but what made the celebration notable can continue in the New Year. How will it continue for you? Potter’s Christian Fellowship 740 East Lambert Road La Habra (562) 690-7020 Service: Sunday 10 a.m.
St. Paul Lutheran Church 111 W. Las Palmas Drive Fullerton, CA 92835 714-879-8290 Services: Sunday Liturgical 8.a.m. and 11 a.m. Praise: 9:30 a.m. Vineyard North Orange County 615 S. Palm St La Habra (562) 697-4600 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.
Redemption Hill Church Sonora High School 401 S. Palm St. La Habra, CA (562) 947-4791 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. www.rhchurches.com Rehoboth Reformed Church 501 South Idaho Street #120 La Habra (626) 820-9390 Service: Sunday 10 a.m.
The Warehouse Foursquare Church 10925 Valley Home Ave Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 690-5109 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m.
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LA HABRA JOURNAL
January 12, 2017
City Communicator La Habra Races Scheduled for March 2017
New Winter Youth Volleyball League The Community Service Department’s Recreation Division is offering a new Youth Volleyball League open to boys and girls in 7th and 8th grades on Saturday mornings, January 28th through March 4th. The league will be run by Jump Start Sports, which will provide professionally trained coaches, a team shirt and cinch bag. All fundamentals will be taught, including passing, setting, spikes, serving, blocking, defense and team strategy, using game situation drills, and real games will be paid at every meeting. The goal for participants is to prepare and perfect skills prior to their trying out for their middle school volleyball teams in the fall. Whether your child is an experienced player or a complete novice, he or she will have a blast and learn a lot about the sport in this fun and innovative program! Final age group assignments and schedules will be emailed to all participants one week prior to the start of class; the class will be 90 minutes long, and the fee is $110 for six weeks. In addition to the Volleyball League, Jump Start Sports will also be offering a soccer program for kids ages three to six years, two basketball programs for kids ages Pre-K & Kindergarten, and grades one and two, as well as a volleyball program for kids in grades one through six. The basketball programs will meet on Saturday afternoons, and the other programs will meet on Saturday mornings. Final age group assignments and schedules will be emailed to all participants one week prior to starting. The fee for these activities is $110 for six weeks.
State of the Community Address & Breakfast The La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual State of the Community event on Wednesday, February 22nd at Westridge Golf Club, 1600 S. La Habra Hills Dr. This is a great opportunity for attendees to learn more about current events, projects and activities in the City. Past presenters have included school districts, business organizations, non-profits, and City staff. At this year’s event, expect to hear about the new civic center and post office, new businesses opening, and the numerous housing projects that are currently underway. Doors open at 7:00 a.m. , with breakfast served at 7:20 a.m., and the program takes place from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information, please contact the Chamber at 562-697-1704 or visit the website at www.lahabrachamber.com. Animal Control: Beautification Committee: * All numbers are 562 area code Building & Safety: Child Development: unless otherwise specified. Children’s Museum: City Clerk’s Office: City Hall: City Manager’s Office: Comm. Preserv. Hotline: Community Services: Coyote Sightings: Engineering Department:
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The La Habra 5K Run/Walk, which also includes a 1K Kiddy Run, sponsored by Chick-fil-A, and a 50-Yard Diaper Dash, sponsored by Children’s Happy Teeth and Happy Braces, will be held on Saturday, March 11th. Please note that this year’s event will not include a 10K run. The Races will be held at the La Habra Marketplace shopping center, located at Imperial Hwy. and Beach Blvd. The 50-Yard Diaper Dash (open to ages three to five years) begins at 7:30 a.m. and the Kiddy Run (open to ages six through nine years) begins at 7:40 a.m. All participants in these races will receive awards. The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:00 a.m., and awards will be presented at 8:20 a.m. The course is a semi-challenging loop and runs through the heart of La Habra. All runners will receive a runner goody bag, a free dental appointment, a toothbrush kit and a Chick-fil-A sandwich. The race also features a health and fitness expo, medals to the top five runners in each age group division, timing and finish line management, and tech t-shirts. La Habra Active Day Camp staff and Jump Start Sports will host a supervised play area for kids ages two to 13 years for adults who would like to participate in the race, but require care for their children, Register in person at the La Habra Community Services Department, 101 W. La Habra Blvd., Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. In addition, online registration is available by visiting https:// apm.activecommunities.com/cityoflahabra. An additional service fee will be incurred when registering online. The cost to register for the 5K is $30 through March 3rd, $35 afterwards. The cost for the 50-Yard Diaper Dash and the 1K Kiddy Run is $20 through March 3rd and $25 afterwards. Running clubs with 10 or more runners will receive a discount. For more information, please contact Melissa Rivera at (562) 383-4209 or email her at mflores@lahabraca.gov.
Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners This year’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest drew 36 entries, with six properties receiving the City’s “Light up the Season” award. Contest winners were recognized at a City Council meeting in December. The winners are: 920 Linda Ave. - The Miller Family - District 1 621 La Serna Ave. - The Sharp Family - District 1 1100 Circle Dr. - The Pellkofer Family - District 1 301 Florence Ave. - The Leon Family - District 2 511 Martinez Dr. - The Kindig Family - District 3 561 S. Liberty St. - The Delgado Family - District 4 Fire Department: Graffiti Hotline: La Habra Shuttle: Library: NOC Youth Center: Personnel Services: Planning Department Police Department: Public Works: Traffic Office : Water & Sewer Billing:
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Your City Council: Rose Espinoza, Mayor Tim Shaw, Mayor Pro Tem James Gomez Tom Beamish Michael Blazey La Habra City Hall 201 E. La Habra Boulevard La Habra, CA 90631 Telephone: 383-4000 FAX: 383-4474 *The Council meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
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LH Rotary honors performing students By Jane Williams La Habra Journal
Jessica Harms came to Rotary's Student of the Month Lunch December 15 to receive the outstanding senior in fine arts award at Whittier Christian. Along with major roles in her school's production as the Fairy Godmother in "Cinderella" and Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz," she also has been Peggy in "Godspell," Anita in "Westside Story," and performed in "Cats"all produced by Biola's Youth Theatre. She went on to perform in "The Importance of Being Earnest," "Almost Maine," and "Chemical Imbalance" in which she portrayed Ambosia Jekyll at Whittier Christian. These were straight theatrical plays, but it is musical theatre that is her passion. She has taken theatre classes all four years and taken jazz, ballet, and hip hop dance classes, tap class, and private lessons. She is a member of Whittier Theatre Company which last year made a trip to New York City, saw several shows, toured the sights, and best of all took master classes. One was in stage combat. She can apply appropriate make up for many different roles and ages. After she received her award she rewarded the Rotarians with a snippet of “Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Alexis Arreguin represented Sonora's fine arts stars. A singer in the school's choir and a member of the Orange County Student Union for three years. Last year he performed three pieces at the Barbershop Harmony Society's all Boys Youth Chorus Festival in January. In theatre he had the lead in Peter and the "Starcatcher," and
Shakespeare's "As You Like It," and supporting roles in "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," "The Man Who Came to Dinner," and the musicals "Music Man" and "Guys and Dolls." Arreguin also spent the summer after his junior year operating the sound and managing the stage and lights for Mysterium Theatre in La Habra, and has been an I-Path mentor At the same time he manages to participate in Girls' League as its secretary as well as secretary of Friday Night Live in ninth and tenth grade and Strings Club last year. He also is a member of Sonora's National Honor Society, and has taken an active role in Sonora's food drive which this year supplied food and gifts for 96 families. He has already been accepted at Cal State Fullerton, and has applied to the following top theatre schools at Juilliard, Carnegie Mellon, NYU and Cal Arts. He plans to major in English and hopes to have a career in acting. And to demonstrate his skill he recited a portion of his lines from Shakeapeare’s "As You Like It" which he performed last year, complete with some extraordinary animation. La Habra's Wyatt Logan has an uncanny knack for reproducing any accent he has heard. He learned that while traveling around England with the Fullerton's Children Rep in a kilt and convincing the natives he was from Scotland. It was in elementary school that he decided to join a pal and try out for one of the group's plays. He quickly discovered performing gave him joy. He began his career at La Habra performing as Walter Cunningham in "To Kill a Mocking Bird" and went on to play Scrooge in "The Christmas Carol," The Porter in "MacBeth,"
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Outstanding performers: Sonora's Alexis Arreguin Whittier Christians' Jessica Harms and La Habra's Wyatt Logan were recognized by the La Habra Rotary club for their dedication to performing.
Anthony in "I and You," and Piggy in "Lord of the Flies." He will cap his high school career as Captain Hook in the production of "Peter Pan" this March, and hopes to be cast in the final play, "Robin Hood," of the year. He decided to attend La Habra High where Brian Johnson, the organizer of Fullerton Children's Rep, runs the program. It was a fortunate choice as the Logan family was thrown into traumatic times when his father, a police officer, was seriously injured and needed multiple surgeries during which time he became addicted to acting. It was Johnson, Logan's grandfather and his faith which supported him throughout this time. It also helped that theatre became
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New year; new focus A roundup of local resolutions and hopes for 2017
To spend more time with my wife, family and friends and to pause more often to appreciate and enjoy the extraordinary beauty of the seemingly ordinary things in my daily life. —Jess Badillo, former La Habra Community Services Commissioner I would like to spend more time with friends and family just enjoying their company. Also, hopefully we can take the kids on a well deserved vacation very soon. —Michelle Bernier, La Habra Planning Commissioner This year I would like to inspire more people to become involved in the community. A good way to do that is to become a member of the La Habra Host Lions. There's so many ways to serve. —Kathy Felix, Chair of La Habra Corn Festival Parade "Never give up, no matter what! Trust in God, He is in charge." —Meckie Grothues, Director of the La Habra Life Center Stay active, run a half marathon, volunteer more, work with the community for a better La Habra, for all! —Tom Beamish, La Habra City Councilman My New Year resolution is to continue to build academic excellence and an appreciation of the arts at Imperial Middle School! —Cathy Seighman, Principal of Imperial Middle School My resolution for 2017 is to do what I can to insure that the transition to our new Superintendent be a complete success. I am looking forward to a new day in our district. Hope you had a good new year. —John Dobson, Board member, La Habra City School District.
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My New Year's resolution for this year is to exercise and ride 3/4 solid days each week, eat less sugars/ carbs, be more consistant with daily devotions and to worry less and trust God more." —Rona McDonald, La Habra Resident My New Years resolution is to travel more. Travel is education. #Fun #FarAwayPlaces #GoSee —Cynthia Aguirre, Trustee, La Habra City School District In 2017, I will start my second semester at the University of Redlands and my new job as an after school teacher and cheer coach in San Bernardino. My goal for 2017 is to be the best teacher, friend, coach ,and role model to these young elementary school students. My experience as Miss La Habra has been truly amazing and I am looking forward to making a difference in my new communities. —Kristen Sauceda, Miss La Habra The GPAC, General Plan Advisory Committee, passed a resolution titled HEAL, Healthy Eating Active Living, that is part of our General Plan 2035 and approved by La Habra City Council in 2014. La Habra supports health to decrease chronic illness, health care costs and promote physical activity of our community. My personal resolution is to increase my physical activity and that of our community. I would like to connect with Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, walking, biking and other fitness instructors who are willing to offer their program free to the public in an open air area to promote active living in La Habra. —Rose Espinoza, Mayor of La Habra
To take better care of myself and those I love and care about. To make the time to show my appreciation to my friends and family. I hope that 2017 shows a more overall positive outlook by the population as a whole. While there were some wonderful events and happenings in 2016, the overall tone (in my opinion) of people was more negative and one of despair. 2017 should have everyone hopeful and encouraged, even if the coming year appears challenging. —Jason Cecil, Executive Director of HBIC My hopes for our country: peace, honesty, kindness and healing the divisiveness. We are so fortunate to live in the United States of America. —Marilyn Buchi, Fullerton Joint Union High School District Board Member My resolution would be "hope our new president can bring the nation together and be one nation under God. —Bob Kurtz, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Here is what my plan for 2017 looks like: Stay Centered Find Meaning Be Happy Build Positive Relationships Be Fully Engaged —Carrie Surich, Chairperson of La Habra Chamber of Commerce I want to see all La Habra residents become aware and take advantage of the work Move More, Eat Healthy is doing to promote health and wellness. And I want everyone in La Habra to work together to make this community as healthy as it can be.” —Michael Villaire, President/CEO Institute for Healthcare Advancement
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Continue to provide La Habra youth and teens with high quality Club experiences that are safe and fun. Provide them with more Cultural trips and activities to broaden their horizons. —Mark Chavez Executive Director, Boys and Girls Clubs of La Habra
Continue with Principal Challenges and teach every teacher's class by the end of the school year. Continue to connect with all students, families, and community members through face to face meetings and social media. Begin exciting campus construction and renovation projects with new theater, upgraded stadium, renovated gym, and upgraded lecture hall. —Karl Zener, Principal of La Habra High School Try to be more considerate and helpful of others problems, thus assuring a more tolerant and peaceful world. —Chuck Morse, Veteran & La Habra Resident My New Year's resolution is to continue to help provide assistance for our young people to find their way into college in the hope that they will eventually enter the working world prepared and ready —Fred Lentz, Director of Advance! on to College My resolution for 2017is to find a medium long range solution to maintaining the La Habra Heights roads. I am particularly looking forward to finding a solution the Heights voters will approve for a period of 10 years, so the city has an opportunity to repair and rebuild those that need it and maintain all the roads over that time. Personally, I favor having the city commit its already received money from Gas Tax and other receipts to providing appropriate drainage for
those same streets. I think it is important that the council make it clear it is giving up a certain amount of its discretionary spending just as it is asking voters to. —Jane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem of La Habra Heights As I move further through this life I realize more and more how important it is to take the time to show the people in your life how much you care about them. Sometimes I forget and use harsh words that can hurt others, so once again I resolve to be kinder to the people in my life. —Michael Higgins, La Habra Heights Councilman I plan on getting serious about making it to the gym on my way to work —Tim Shaw, Mayor Pro Tem of La Habra To continue to provide an excellent education to all Patriots, and to be of great service to the students, parents and staff at Washington Middle School. Also to play more basketball. —Mario Carlos, Principal Washington Middle School Less Words, More Action Less Anger, More Laughter Do Good, Be Happy! —Mark Handler, La Habra Planning Commissioner "Each New Year for me always brings reflections of the year past along with the promise of new adventures both personally and professionally...to do the best that I can do and be the best me that I can be" —Cindy Singer, Director of the Miss La Habra Pageant My New Year's resolution is to spend more time with friends and family. —Darin Barber, Board member of Lowell Joint School District
In 2017 I hope for my family & friends to stay healthy and keep life simple. —Krisha Cauley, La Habra Resident There are two professional goals for the 2017 Chamber: "Enhance platforms for our members to increase sales and strengthen our member engagement." Personally, "be grateful for each day. —Mark Sturdevant, President/CEO La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 will see a great increase in the use of technology by students and staff at La Habra High School, so I resolve to help our teens to use these resources to integrate their learning with the world around them. As a school, LHHS will continue to focus on and celebrate the whole child and his/her accomplishments not only as a student but as a member of the Highlander Family. —Lezlie Matsuyama Chemistry teacher, La Habra High School We are going to live life everyday following La Habra's motto " A Caring Community" continuing to make a difference in our community everyday. We resolve to use our Facebook Live show to communicate regularly with residents. —James Gomez, La Habra Councilman and Maria Martinez of Lady Bugs Pest Control. I'm resolving to work side by side with my fellow LHCSD school board members, and our new superintendent, to make our district the best it can be for our students, families, teachers and staff and for our whole community. This is going to be a great year! —Sandi Baltes, Board member of La Habra City School District.
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I actually set Goals as opposed to resolutions every year. As you know very few resolutions actually get completed (about 8%) . I make sure my goal setting is SMART (specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and time sensitive) So, instead of setting a resolution to lose weight, I set a goal to lose 5lbs a month. Etc. The main thing with any goal or resolution is changing habits and patterns. If we don’t change the way we do something, we're bound to end up doing the same thing. In order to say yes to something, we have to say no to something else. —Kurt Fuller Senior Pastor, Warehouse Church To work more world title fights, and assist the underprivileged more. —David Martinez, Director of La Habra Boxing A couple of resolutions and I am sure you receive some of the same : 1. Bring the roads issue to the voters for their approval. 2. Support the Fire Department in the department upgrades such as the 911 dispatch with Los Angeles County Fire Department and other issues that will improve public safety. 3. Work with the Sheriffs Department to improve traffic safety on Harbor Blvd and Hacienda Road. 4. Wish Council Member Jane Williams the best for her turn as Mayor in 2017. —Roy Francis, La Habra Heights City Councilman My resolution is to be in the present; when spending time with family and friends I intend to put my phone down and engage in good conversation and being a good listener. I want to focus on real conversations with people who matter to me, my family and my community. —Veronica Rico, La Habra Resident
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New mural in LHPD station connects department’s past with its present
By Lou Ponsi Behind the Badge OC
When La Habra PD Sgt. Dan Barnes came up with the idea for a mural inside police headquarters, he envisioned an art piece that would detail the growth of the 91-year-old department along with its relationship with the city. There needed to be elements unique to the department and to La Habra. The approximately 8- by 20-foot mural, which captured Barnes’ vision to a T, was unveiled Wednesday, Dec. 21 in front of a gathering of past and present personnel, family members of officers and city officials. Painted by Los Angeles artist Erik Alos, the mural juxtaposes La Habra Police Department’s past and present and adorns a wall along one of the station’s hallways. “It’s one of my favorite ones,” Alos said. “I’ve done about 11 murals for law enforcement. I’d say this one and one other one are my favorites.” On the right and painted in shades of black, white and grey are depictions of a late 1920s Ford Model A squad car alongside a Harley Davidson police motorcycle from the same era. There’s an image of the LHPD station as it looked in the early days, a watchtower that was in place during the Cold War, the old city seal and a service revolver. Images and symbols on the mural’s left side were painted in an array of colors and include a more modern LHPD Crown Victoria, the preferred squad car for most agencies, a K9, a late-model police motorcycle and a
Margarita “Maggie” Osornio, left, and Guadalupe Osornio, the sister and mother of La Habra Police Officer Michael A. Osornio, who died while on duty in 1994, stand next to La Habra’s new mural that features a badge with his number, 273, on it. Guadalupe Osornio brought her son’s badge to the ceremony.
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La Habra Police Sgt. Dan Barnes shows the recently unveiled mural depicting the new and old police department.
semi-automatic pistol, all elements of today’s agency. “Being a small department, we wanted to make sure this was about those who served here — civilian and sworn,” Barnes said. The mural’s most prominent feature, and situated in the center, is a 4-foot high image of an LHPD badge with the number 273 at the bottom. Virtually everyone associated with the LHPD knows badge no. 273 belonged to Officer Michael A. Osornio, the only La Habra police officer to die in the line of duty. Osornio was 26 when a drunk driver broadsided his patrol car at the intersection of La Habra and Beach boulevards on Oct. 31, 1994. He had been on the job only 14 months. Osornio’s sister and mother attended the unveiling. “They never forget him,” said Maggie Osornio, Michael’s younger sister. “It’s just beautiful. We can’t replace him but at least he is never forgotten.” Another symbolic element is a pair of playing cards, an ace and jack of spades, representing 21 in a blackjack hand. LHPD’s station is classified by the county as Station 21. The mural was paid for by sponsorships and donations made by current, former or retired department personnel and, in some instances, their
Artist Erik Alos painted the mural on the wall of the La Habra Police Department. The mural honors the Department's past and recognizes the present officers, as well as acknowledging its future growth.
relatives. Current employees’ names, along with their badge numbers, are commingled with the names of those who have retired, died or moved on to other agencies. Together they bracket both sides of the mural. Barnes said he got the idea for the mural about three years ago, when a friend from another agency was involved in a similar project. Alos was recommended and ultimately selected because of the artwork he had skillfully created for other departments. The artist drove around the city to get a feel for its vibe and culture,
made some sketches of possible options, and then collaborated with Barnes on determining the final selection. Barnes felt it was important that the mural reflect the intimate connections LHPD has within its ranks and within the city. “There is a little piece of history reflected in every aspect of our mural,” Barnes said, “and it serves as a visual reminder that every man and woman, who served as a part of La Habra Police Department’s development or its current progression, remains an integral part of its composition.”
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Kindness was key in LHPD officer’s 30-year career By Jaimee Lynn Fletcher Behind the Badge OC
La Habra Officer Chris Koelber has made it through more than 30 years of police work by embracing a simple mantra: find the good. It wasn’t always easy and it wasn’t something he learned straight away, but it’s important, he said. As Koelber talked about his career on a recent Thursday with his Dec. 28 retirement date approaching, he said being kind and seeking out the positive is the greatest lesson he’d like to bestow on younger generations of police officers. “If you’re out there being friendly and being a role model it makes your job easier,” he said. “Little things and little moments make an impression.” Koelber, 51, waves at passersby from his patrol car, chats up residents when he can and smiles so people view him as approachable. He loved to focus on the little things while on patrol — his favorite assignment, of all the positions he’s held, since starting with the department 34 years ago as an Explorer. Koelber lived with his mother in San Clemente after his parents divorced, but was shipped off to his father in La Habra, when his grades dropped and his choice of friends became questionable. His dad, a Los Angeles PD officer, wouldn’t tolerate Koelber’s brief stint of slacking off and minor rebellion. “I was sort of an incorrigible child,” Koelber laughed. “But I never got into any real trouble.” While living with his father, Koelber decided to put in for a ride-along with La Habra PD. One ride and he was hooked. “I remember thinking, ‘This is what I want to do,’” he said. “What young kid
didn’t want to be a police officer?” After learning of his son’s infatuation with law enforcement, the elder Koelber urged him to become a plumber. Koelber didn’t listen. In 1984, he was hired as a cadet and two years later became a reserve officer. In October 1986, he joined the PD full time and never left. “This is a family-oriented place and you get close with everyone,” Koelber said of his tenure with La Habra. “You can still make a difference in La Habra. If you have a problem area, you can change it.” Koelber remembers being on patrol in the ’90s when gang activity was more prevalent and the crime rate was higher. But a concerted effort by the PD, including La Habra’s newly formed gang unit, inspired measurable change. “It was a team effort,” he said. “We developed a program to go out and deal with the issues and it made a huge difference.” That was one thing Koelber loved about working the streets, and for a few years in the ’90s, he got to do so with a partner. In 1990, Koelber was selected to be a K9 handler for Natz, a German shepherd that had a knack for balancing when told to be docile around children or spring into action to go after a suspect. Back then, there were no cages separating the front seat from the back so Natz would ride cheek-to-cheek with his handler, sometimes dropping a slobber-covered tennis ball in Koelber’s lap as if urging his partner to pull over for a break. “The only thing bad about having the dog was I smelled like a dog and that tennis ball left a line of drool down the front of my uniform,” he said. “But I loved that dog. He was a great dog.”
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La Habra PD Officer Chris Koelber is recognized, with his family, by the La Habra City Council and LHPD Chief Price at the December council meeting on his retirement after 30 years of service.
Natz also was a great violence deterrent, Koelber recalled. When he joined the force at a lanky 6-foot-1 and 145 pounds, bad guys always were ready to go toe-to-toe with Koelber. “I was the skinniest cop you ever saw and I looked like I was 16,” he said. “My uniform looked like a kite when the wind blew. Everyone wanted to fight me.” But that didn’t last once Natz was at his side. “I’d point my dog at them, and they’d call me sir,” he said. The pair was together until 1993 when Koelber transferred back to patrol. In 1995, he joined the investigations bureau as a fraud and forgery detective. The caseload was interesting but Koelber missed the streets, so in 1997 he returned to patrol. “I like talking to people and I like being out there and helping people,” he said. But there were tough parts that went along with the assignment Koelber enjoyed so much. “There are the things that you try to forget, but they keep coming back to haunt you,” he said. Things like friends getting shot on the job and children he couldn’t save. One incident involving a teenager who crashed his car after racing is particularly vivid is Koelber’s mind. The car exploded into flames when it crashed into a truck, and Koelber was first on the scene. Despite trying to put the fire out and free the driver, the conscious teen was trapped. He died in the vehicle. “That was hard,” he said. “But you have to let it go, if you can. (The memory) is going to come back, but as long as you talk about it, it won’t eat you up as much. You have to look at the good things — your kids, your family. There is a lot of good out there.”
And Koelber has done a lot of good in his years with La Habra, too. When asked about his accomplishments, he furrowed his brow and replied, “I never did anything outstanding. I just enjoyed the job.” Koelber is effortlessly deferential and self-deprecating. He received the lifesaving medal three times — once in 1999 for saving a man who was not breathing and twice in 2008. The first involved administering CPR to a man in cardiac arrest and the second the resuscitation of a man who had suffered a head injury in a fall and was unresponsive. Koelber also received a Chief ’s Citation in 2005 for rescuing a 10-day-old baby who had stopped breathing. And early in his career, he stopped a young girl from hanging herself in the city jail. Reflecting on his career, however, Koelber doesn’t measure it in terms of awards and accolades. Instead he hopes he left an impression with his colleagues and he hopes they learned something from him. “I think people will most remember my sense of humor and that I was someone who was always there,” he said. “If you needed me, I was there.” Koelber does not yet have any post-retirement plans, but is considering real estate, sales or fueling his love for home improvement projects by working at Home Depot. “I make a lot of mistakes and could use that 10 percent discount,” he quipped. “But who knows what the future holds.” Koelber knows he’s looking forward to spending more time with his four children, who range in age from 5 to 11. He also knows he wants to catch at least one Packers game at Lambeau Field. And he knows he’ll miss the job. “I’m going to miss the humor, the people and the closeness. I made a lot of friends here,” he said. “I wonder
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LHPD Officer Chris Koelber announced his retirement after 30 years of serving the LH community.
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Highlander hoops start year with win
By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
La Habra High School extended its’ winning streak to four games after a 65-51 victory over Vista del Lago High School last Wednesday night at La Habra. The Highlanders started off the game slow, giving up easy points in the paint and multiple offensive rebounds while not being able to create open shots of their own on the offensive end. “I think they were just so hyped because it was their first home game of the year so a lot of it had to do with some jitters,” said La Habra Head Coach Dave Ploog after the game. “We also had to figure out their speed, they were a very quick team, so once we figured out how to move the ball better we got better shots.” The Highlanders lack of defense was a problem in the first half of the game, especially early on in the first quarter. Vista del Lago made very few perimeter shots, a majority of their buckets came from inside the paint after blowing past the defense and on offensive rebounds which allowed easy put-backs around the rim. La Habra was in a full-court press in the first half, which allowed the speed of the guards from Vista del Lago to break the press and create open opportunities in the paint. Even with Vista Del Lago not making many perimeter shots, the Highlanders trailed 12-11 after the first quarter. “We talked a lot at halftime about giving them more space and seeing if they could shoot outside, and we even did some zone defense to make them shoot outside.” Ploog said. “I
think they only made maybe one three in the whole game, so I think our plan worked to make sure they didn’t get as many shots around the basket.” A large part of the Highlanders improved play throughout the game was thanks to senior forward Devin Howlin, who led the way for La Habra with 17 points including 11 points in the second quarter on 3/3 shooting from behind the three-point line. Howlin got open looks for his teammates and hit clutch shots throughout the game to extend the lead for the Highlanders, including a momentum grabbing three-point basket with 10 seconds remaining in the first halftime to give La Habra a 35-28 lead going into the locker room. “He’s a very explosive player and he’s very fast. The thing he does well is get to the basket and over the course of the game it makes a difference because he can make layup or kick it out for jump shots. When he goes our team goes.” Ploog said of Howlin’s impact on the team. The Highlanders came out of the locker unsatisfied with their seven point lead, starting off the second half with a 4-0 run to extend their lead to 11 points just minutes into the quarter forcing Vista del Lago to call a timeout to regain their composure. La Habra, however, would not relinquish the lead for the remainder of the game. The Ravens made every effort to narrow the gap but the Highlanders continuously answered back with a basket to hold the lead in double digits until the clock hit zero. “We’re playing more aggressive, we’re playing more up-tempo. The guys are feeling positive, it’s a lot of energy from the whole team,” Ploog
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Going up: La Habra Forward Devin Howlin puts up a basket against Whittier. The Highlanders beat Vista del Lago High last Wednesday and have entered league play. They will host Sonora this Friday.
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comes up next week.” The Highlanders will host crosstown rival Sonora, Friday night at 7:30 p.m.
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Raiders Pounce on Wildcats
By Jason Burch La Habra Journal Austin Carter and Kevin Marlow combined for 16 in the opening quarter to give Sonora an early lead and the Raiders outpaced Wildcats the rest of the way to win their seventh straight Friday night at Brea 83-57. After winning four consecutive games over top notch competition to take their division at the Under Armour Holiday Classic in San Diego over the break, the Raiders were brimming with confidence, and it showed early on in Brea. Marlow’s hot shooting from downtown continued. The senior shooting guard sank a pair from downtown early and notched 9 first-quarter-points. “Marlow has been playing at a really high level,” said Head Coach Mike Murphy. “He gets from point-A to point-B as fast as anybody.” Carter dominated the paint with 7 points to give the Raiders a commanding 22-5 lead over the Wildcats heading into the second quarter. “I’ve been at Sonora for 27 years and I’ve never had anybody as strong as him,” Murphy said. “We try to establish ourselves inside at the beginning of the game, it spreads out the offense,” Marlow said. “We like to feed Austin and that forces the defense to collapse to double him, and that really opens it up for our shooters.”
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You the man: Sonora's student fan section points out a good shot and supports the Raider team even on the road at Brea.
That's the ball: Jonathan Martinez dribbles past a Brea defender in the Raiders' non-league win over the Wildcats Friday at Brea.
Despite the dominant start, the Raiders never really put the game much farther out of reach, outscoring the Wildcats just 61-54 the rest of the way. Murphy acknowledged afterwards that executing for a full four quarters is something that his team still needs to work on. “I thought we came out with great energy in the first quarter, we shared the ball and moved the ball really well,” Murphy said. “What often happens with high school kids, once we got up by 20, everybody was out there for their own, the ball wasn’t moving, we weren’t sharing and we kinda stopped executing.” “We jumped on them early, but I think we got complacent a little bit and took our foot off the gas pedal,” Marlow said. “I think we executed ok, we just didn’t play with the same intensity as we usually do, but that’s something we can work on and easily fix.” Carter finished with a game high 21 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocked shots. Marlow was close behind with 20 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals. Sophomore Maceo Reddick finally got Brea going, scoring 7 of his 10 points in the second quarter. Tyler Clark led the Wildcats with 13 points, all of which coming in the second half. The Raiders (16-2) will begin Freeway League play Tuesday night at home when they host Buena Park (14-1). Much like last season, the Coyotes figure to be the Raiders toughest competition in league.
By Jason Burch La Habra Journal The Sonora girls basketball team grabbed its first lead on the opening possession of the fourth quarter, then held Santa Margarita without a field goal the rest of the way to down the Eagles 32-29 Saturday afternoon in the Matt Denning Hoops Classic at Mater Dei High School. The Raiders trailed nearly the entire game and entered the fourth still down a point 28-27. Elizabeth Yoshitake drained a 3-pointer to begin the fourth and Sonora never relinquished the lead again. Sonora held a 32-29 lead with :22 remaining and possession of the basketball. The Eagles last-ditch effort to force Sonora to the free throw line took a little too long because they still had five fouls to give. With :03 to play, junior Lainie James actually missed the free throw, but the Eagles half-court shot fell well short. The Eagles missed on 11 consecutive field goal attempts in the fourth quarter, largely due to the Raiders defensive pressure late in the game. Their lone score in the fourth quarter came on a Jessica Fracker free-throw. Sonora Head Coach Melissa Barajas attributed the hard fought victory to her team playing top notch competition all season. “Our kids are battle tested,” Barajas said. “Things weren’t necessarily going our way on offense, but we stuck with it, we were battling on defense, battling on the boards and that is something we were not as strong with early in the year.” Yoshitake lead all scorers with 12 points. Meghann Henderson finished right behind with 11 for Sonora. Tori Anderson lead the Eagles with 11 points. The Matt Denning Hoops Classic was the Raiders (9-5) final tuneup before Freeway League play begins. Sonora will host Buena Park (9-4) on Tuesday night, then head to La Habra (11-4) to take on the Lady Highlanders on Friday.
Driving around: Sonora’s Elizabeth Yoshitake drives past a Santa Margarita defender in the Raiders' 32-29 win Saturday at Mater Dei High School.
Up and away: Sonora’s Kevin Marlow puts one up against Brea in the Raider’s 85-57 win Friday.
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