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January 14, 2016
LHHS gets some good news
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School officials were notified that they reached academic progress goals and off program improvement status. By Jane Williams La Habra Journal
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Awarding Service: The members of the Love La Habra committee were recognized by the La Habra City Council in December for their work in planning and conducting the citywide service day September 26. Plans for another citywide service day on April 30 are underway. For more info go to www.lovelahabra.com
Heights prepares for El Nino
The city of La Habra Heights is looking to inform residents about road repair. By Daniel Hernandez La Habra Journal
The long awaited weather phenomena known as El Niño introduced itself again to the area during the first weeks of January, sputtering rain while blasting thunderous bolts of lightning. While much of California welcomes the wet conditions after nearly a decade of drought, the city of La Habra Heights, nestled on dirt hills and acres of open space, finds itself preparing with caution for what some weather forecasters believe to be a powerful El Niño, or a strong storm caused by the warming of waters across the central and east-central Equatorial Pacific. “Southern California needs the rain and the snow to replenish our supply of water,” LH Heights Mayor Michael Higgins said. “My hope is that we will receive many small doses of rain that will allow the earth to absorb the water
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without excessive runoff.” City officials prepared for the storm by clearing infrastructure, but the mayor hopes residents find the time to analyze their own property and decide what needs to be done to prevent property damage from possible mudslides and flooding. Several months ago the city completed a survey of the storm and street drainage systems in preparation for a long wet winter, Higgins said. Potential problems, like drain blockage and overgrown waterways were pinpointed. “The city has since removed drain blockages, cleared waterways, and repaired certain street paving with drainage problems,” Higgins said. The city has done a great job of preparing for El Niño with the limited financial resources and public works personnel.” Although the city has done what it can in preparation for the worst, residents remain responsible for their own property. Sandbags remain available for free at
the fire department and city hall while a pile of sand is kept at The Park to fill the sandbags. Residents are advised to bring their own shovel. And sandbags could also be found at some big box stores, the mayor said, at little cost. The county of Los Angeles also recommends residents stay alerted by downloading its free app for smartphones. The app can be found at: www. dpw.lacounty.gov/theworks. “Ultimately residents need to make proactive preparations, including clearing drainage and water ways, diverting water that might enter their dwellings,” Higgins said. The mayor also recommends residents attend one of the many meetings held by the county Sheriff ’s Department or Fire Department. The city’s weed abatement program, while important for the upkeep against fire hazards, might have an effect on how the hills are able to drain water runoff, being much of the vegetation, which might make dirt hills more stable, is cleared in the process. See RAIN Page 9
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It was Monday, January 4, and all the doors at La Habra High’s office wing were locked up tight. It was an in-service day for teachers and no students were expected on the campus, but the teachers were supposed to be working. Suddenly boisterous clapping and unrestrained cheering could be heard coming from the theater. Principal Karl Zener had just announced the school had for the second year met all its Adequate Yearly Progress goals. “You did it. First you made this a great place for kids, and this is the result. We are the only school in Orange County to do that two years in a row,” Zener explained to the faculty and staff. Adequate Yearly Progress is the measure by which schools, districts, and states are held accountable for student performance under Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. All Title I funded schools that do not make AYP are identified for Program Improvement under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Schools that are in PI must develop an improvement plan to achieve the AYP goals. They must also continue to notify the parents of the school’s status. Zener explained that in terms of NCLB and federal law it means LHHS is no longer in Program Improvement Status and can “shed this negative label” and that they are free from PI requirements and oversight. “For our school and community, it means we have demonstrated we are a great academic school and join only Sunny Hills and Troy in our district that are not PI schools,” Zener added. Zener described to the staff how it pained him each year he had to sign and send out a letter to parents saying that while La Habra was a great high school, it had not made adequate yearly progress. See ACADEMICS Page 8
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Relay for Life is inviting you to be part of an event that honors cancer survivors/caregivers and their families. Come join the fun with activities, prizes and inspirational speakers. Appetizers and desserts will be served. This event takes place at the La Habra Community Center from 6:15-8 p.m. For more information and to RSVP for the event, call Taryn McDonald at 714-875-9959 or email taryn.mcdonald@cancer.org. La Habra Heights City Council Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Friday, January 15, 2016
If your in the mood for pizza, today would be the perfect day to patronize PizzaRev, 1841 W. Imperial Hwy, La Habra. PizzaRev will donate 20% of your purchase to the La Habra Police Explorers. Just mention this fundraiser at the register today from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Free class at the La Habra Armstrong Garden Center is being held today at 9:00 a.m.,Starting Summer Veggies from Seed, Growing edibles from seeds is easy and fun, and very rewarding. They’ll show you how to start them off right and which ones will give you the best harvest.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Friendship Square Quilt Guild Meeting is being held this evening at 6:45 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 631 N. Euclid. Guest speaker will be Joe Cunningham (My Life in Quilts). Guests are welcome! www.fsqg.org.
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Sonora High School will be hosting their Open House this evening from 6-9 p.m. See their ad on page 16 for more details
Homework Help at the La Habra Library Mon through Thur from 4pm to 5:30pm. High school volunteers help elementary school children with their homework in the Library Meeting Room. Parents need to register their students at their first session.
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Fitness Expo from 9 a.m. to noon at Southern California University of Health Sciences, 16200 Amber Valley Dr, Whittier. For more information call 562-947-8757.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Bridal show is today from 11-2 at Westridge Golf Club, 1400 S. La Habra Hills Dr. There will be a fashion show, giveaways, appetizers and more. For additional information, please call 562-690-4200 ext 112.
Monday, January 25, 2016
North Orange County Community Concerts presents “The Perfect Gentlemen,” providing close vocal harmony and humor, this evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Fullerton First United Methodist Church, 114 No. Pomona (at Commonwealth). Tickets at the door: Adults-$20; All Students-$10. Ticket includes a post-concert dessert reception with the artists. More at (714)535-8925 and www.northocconcerts.org La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Save your family history/memories by attending this free “Memoir Writing Workshop” . Workshops are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday’s of each month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the La Habra United Methodist Church, 631 N. Euclid. Everyone is welcome! For more information please call John Knox at (562) 691-1797 or email him at knoxbox@aol.com La Habra Heights Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
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Bring it on: The Sonora High School cheer team took third place at the Jamz Palms and Pyramids Competition Sunday at the Walter Pyramid at Cal State Long Beach. The team will next compete in the All Star Cheer National Championships in Las Vegas, Feb 26-28.
Pizza Rev celebrates anniversary
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of its La Habra location, PizzaRev is serving $5 pizzas all day on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. To redeem their custom, personal pizza, guests can simply like or follow PizzaRev on Facebook at www.facebook.com, Twitter, or Instagram and show their phone to the cashier at the build-your-own pizza restaurant, located at 1841 W. Imperial Hwy., La Habra, www.facebook.com/ PizzaRev.
Boys and Girls Club sets Youth of Year Award date
The Annual Boys and Girls Club of La Habra’s Youth of the Year Awards Night will be held on Saturday, January 30 at the Boys and Girls Club. The Western-themed event starts at 5 p.m. For more information contact the club at www.ourchildrensfuture. org.
Daniel the Tiger coming to entertain at the Children’s Museum of La Habra
The Children’s Museum is teaming up with PBS SoCal for a beautiful day in our neighborhood! Daniel Tiger, from the vary popular PBS SoCal children’s show, will make appearances throughout the day on Saturday,
January 23. Meet and greets with Daniel Tiger are schedule 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and are on a first come, first served basis.
Miss La Habra Pageant applications deadline soon!
Applications for the Miss La Habra Pageant are due by January 21. You can still pick up an application at all three high schools, the LH Community Center and the LH Chamber of Commerce.
LHPD hold checkpoints
The La Habra Police Department’s Traffic Unit conducted a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on December 19, for westbound La Habra Blvd. at the Civic Center between the hours of 10:02 p.m. and 3 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. The checkpoint conducted 420 vehicle screenings. Two field sobriety tests were given. Two suspects were arrested for DUI-alcohol/drug charges. Six drivers were cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked. The LHPD will be conducting six more DUI/CDL checkpoints in the coming months.
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Open house: Tarek and Christina from the HGTV show “Flip or Flop” held an open house Saturday for one of their remodels in La Habra. The address of this home is 1361 Sierra Vista Drive. The renovation will be feature on the television show’s upcoming fifth season.
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Did you know... By Nicole Panza La Habra Historical Museum
Snow in La Habra, as strange as it sounds, is not a complete impossibility. Most of us in La Habra have experienced frost on our windshields and roofs in the morning, and have seen the occasional snowflake. However, most residents haven’t woken up to snow on the ground in La Habra like residents did in January of 1932. The photo below shows snow in La Habra Heights on Hacienda road looking east. As picturesque as snow in La Habra seems, La Habra residents were quite concerned how much damage the snow would cause their citrus. Smudge pots had to be lighted in the early hours of the morning to ward off frost, and often times the damage could not be detected until weeks after the frost. The January 29, 1932 issue of La Habra Star states that “the season of 1931-1932 has been almost
a record breaker so far in the number of frosty nights experienced during the winter season.” During the period of November 15, 1931, to January 27, the La Habra Star reported that “52% of the total number of nights have been 32 degrees or lower.” Still snow in the La Habra area was not without its wonders. An article in the January 29, 1932 issue of La Habra Star reported that a small patch of strawberries located on Dorothea Street in La Habra Heights yielded a dozen or so boxes of fruit everyday despite the snow on the ground. In fact, the owner attributed the snow as the cause of the increase in quantity and quality of the strawberries. Just another interesting piece of history about where we live, work, and enjoy being a part of the La Habra community. Sources: La Habra Star newspaper, January 29, 1932.
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A photo of La Habra and La Habra Heights covered in a blanket of snow in 1932
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Tomorrow almost marked the end of an era in the community. As part of its reorganization, the Orange County Register announced that it would stop publishing the Star Progress that covers La Habra and Brea. However, they recently decided to keep publishing it. The La Habra Star started covering the city of La Habra right when it became a city (and included La Habra Heights), in 1916. It soon became a daily newspaper serving our growing community. This was the news of the town. It grew with the city. It had its offices over on Palm St. It staffed a number of great community reporters and photographers. Its focus was on La Habra and what the people of the city wanted and needed to know. The paper was purchased by Freedom Communications, parent company of the OC Register and continued on. It merged with the Brea Progress and became the Daily Star Progress. It remained its daily distribution until reorganization at the Register brought all the community newspapers into its main paper in the early 1990s and made them weekly supplements. That’s the version of the Star Progress we know today. It continued to be a combination of La Habra and Brea news…sometimes it was more Brea news. Often, it included shared content from the Fullerton Tribune or Anaheim Bulletin. In later years, the Star Progress was a training ground for Register reporters. They gained the needed experience covering LH and once they showed prom-
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ise and ability, the Register moved them to a larger city or different part of the Register. That’s when the La Habra Journal was started, in 1995. The creation of the LHJ was a return to the concept of reporting on the community from within the community. The Register’s recent decision to cut many of its community newspapers (about seven of them in all) was based on trimming the ones that were “struggling” the most. Newspapers, even community ones, still rely heavily on advertising revenue. When advertising isn’t there, newspapers struggle, and the Register decided to cut these papers. As a native of La Habra, I was sad to see the Star Progress go. I helped deliver the progress on my bike when I was a kid and was in the paper a couple times. Community reporters like Barbara Giasonne and Susan Gaede, and many others, spent much of their lives doing their best to let our community know what was going on. But the fact that they changed their minds and decided to keep publishing it, doesn’t make me happy. It’s not the same. It’s like getting fired, but then your boss changes his mind and decides to keep you. You know you’re not really wanted, but it would look bad if you were fired. As the editor of the La Habra Journal, I can say that we will continue to dedicate ourselves to news and information for our community. —The Editor
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MARGARET ANNE KINGSTON BURCH 1923 - 2016
Wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, LH icon Margaret Anne Kingston Burch was born on October 25, 1923 in Los Angeles, California. She was born to John Kingston and Dorothy Martin Kingston. Margaret moved to La Habra at the age of 17. She married William “Bill” Burch in February of 1947. Together they had two children, Martin “Marty” Burch and Catherine “Cathy” Burch Gage. She was a very active member of the La Habra community. She owned several businesses, including Burch Ford and La Habra 300 Bowl. She also donated both her time and finances to multiple organizations in the La Habra community. Margaret lived her 92 years to the fullest. She attended California State University Fullerton, earning degrees majoring in both anthropology and art. She enjoyed traveling, and took several trips across the United States in her motorhome with her daughter Cathy. She
also loved sports and regularly played tennis, golf and bowling. One of Margaret’s proudest accomplishments was becoming an airplane pilot. She won a leg of the Powder Puff Derby in 1971 with her close friend, Peggy Lawton. Margaret loved her family dearly. She is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Burch; her son, Martin “Marty” Burch and by her brother, John “David” Kingston. She is survived by her daughter Catherine “Cathy” Gage; her grandchildren, Andrea Gage Werren, Jonathan Burch, William “Billy” Burch, Eileen Burch Baker and Francine Burch Stephenson. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Jessica, Landon and Christine. She leaves behind several close friends and many stories that will be shared for years to come. Services will be held on Sunday, January 17th at noon at Memory
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Garden in Brea. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, that donations be made on Margaret’s behalf to HBIC (La Habra) and the American Cancer Society.
ROBERT CARL SIVERSTEN 1918-2015
WWII veteran, La Habra resident Robert Carl Sivertsen was born on Christmas Day in the small village of Edina, Minnesota in 1918. When Robert was a year and a half old, the Sivertsen family moved to Palo Alto, California to take advantage of the much more pleasant winters. It was in Palo Alto that Bob attended school, from elementary through high school, and for two years at a junior college in San Mateo. However, his education was interrupted as he joined the United States Navy in 1940, serving as a chief aviation machinist’s mate on a PBY and becoming a PBY back-up pilot as an enlisted man. During a leave in August of 1943 in Los Angeles, Bob married his hometown sweetheart, Edye, and they remained married until her passing in November of 2009. Near the end of the war Bob was transferred to Alameda. He was discharged from the Navy in 1945 and decided to complete his education. He enrolled at USC, where in 1947, he graduated with a degree in architecture. Bob worked as an architect, later specializing in
Robert Carl Siversten landscape architecture. Bob and his family later moved to La Habra. In his later years he liked to play solitaire and do research on his computer and to spend time with his buddies at the community center. He is survived by his three children and four grandchildren, three whom live in Southern California and one in Palo Alto.
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COMMUNITY RELIGIOUS SERVICES 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: Thursday 7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Church of Christ 1621 West Lambert Road La Habra (562) 697-4115 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2351 E La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 691-1212 Community Bible Church 401 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 691-2798 Service: Sunday 11 a.m. Crossroads Community Church 222 N. Euclid La Habra (562) 691-6674 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. Emanuel Lutheran Church 150 N. Palm Street La Habra (562) 691-0656 Service: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Family Bible Church 123 E. 2nd Ave. La Habra (562) 694-9900 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Friday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. Facebook: Family Bible Church of La Habra Green Hills Baptist 2200 West Imperial Hwy. La Habra (562) 943-7291 Services: Sunday (English) 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. (Spanish) 9:30 a.m. (Korean) 11 a.m. Heights Worship Center International Ministries 2000 West Road La Habra Heights (626) 893-9963 Service: Sunday 8:30-10 a.m. Friday: 7 p.m. Youth worship & Adult Connection Rev. N. Jaren Lapasaran, Jr. - Sr. pastor www.hwcim.org Hillcrest Congregational Church UCC 2000 West Road La Habra Heights, CA 90631 www.hillcrest-church.org Rev. Paul Clay, Senior Pastor 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 Potter’s Christian Fellowship 740 East Lambert Road La Habra (562) 690-7020 Service: 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
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By Dennis Laherty, the Co-Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church, La Habra
It’s far enough into the new year that people’s New Year’s Resolutions are simply a thing of the past. The first ones traditionally to go by the wayside are losing a specific number of pounds. Other resolutions don’t stand much of a better chance for making it farther into the year. If you are one who has made a resolution and find yourself able to still keep it; congratulations! For others who just haven’t made it this far, I cannot only understand but to you I can easily relate. It’s understandable how with a new year and a new calendar, a month that is often abbreviated 1-1, that people can think it’s a great starting point for change. It’s certainly easy to remember the starting point and to know how long the resolution has been in place. But there is also an alternative approach, one that can still work at this time of the year. Pick another starting point. January 16 or January 21 or January 23 or any other date, other than the first of the month will do. For one thing, it’s harder to remember when you began your resolution. You have to be very intentional to remember the date. Even if you write the date down you have to remember where you wrote it down to verify the date. Even if you use a smart phone or a calendar app you have to be intentional to check for the date each month. The effort placed in remembering, recalling or finding the date will instill again the resolution itself. Whether it’s the desire to lose weight or change some other area of life, the need for intentionality will play a part and increase the chance of fulfillment. Finally, it’s possible I have no idea of what I’m talking about. The interesting side is that unless you try the suggestion you won’t know if it’s successful or not. Good luck, Happy New Year and Happy Resolution. Rehoboth Reformed Church 501 South Idaho Street #120 La Habra (626) 820-9390 Service: Sunday 10 a.m.
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LA HABRA JOURNAL
January 14, 2016
City Communicator La Habra Races Return Here Comes the Bridal Show The La Habra Community Services Department is joining with Westridge Golf Club to present the first La Habra Bridal Show on Sunday, January 24th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Westridge Golf Club, 1400 S. La Habra Hills Dr. Participants will have the opportunity to meet local vendors, wedding professionals and also find everything necessary to plan their dream wedding. Brides-to-be can enjoy a fashion show, giveaways every 15 minutes, appetizers and a swag bag. A Groom’s Lounge for the guys will feature a cigar roller, casino tables, a putting contest, bar and lounge, televised pre-game, and additional prizes. There will also be raffle prizes that include a weekend getaway, DJ services and more. The cost to attend the event is $5 per person through Friday, January 22nd and $7 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Wish Upon a Wedding, a non-profit organization that grants weddings and vow renewals for couples facing serious illness or a life-altering circumstance. For more information or to register, please contact or visit the Community Center, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or call 562-383-4205.
Winter Youth Volleyball It’s time to register for the City of La Habra Community Services Department’s Winter Youth Volleyball program. This activity is open to children ages eight through 13 years. The cost is $45 for the first child in a family, and $40 for any additional children in the same family. You must sign up family members at the same time in order to receive the family rate. The cost of the activity includes a jersey and a trophy. Youth Volleyball is open to boys and girls, and all games will be held at the La Habra Boys & Girls Club gym. Practice times will be determined by individual coaches. Team play begins on Saturday, February 6th. Please visit the Community Services Department at 101 W. La Habra Blvd., or call (562) 383-4200, for more information, to register or if you’d like to volunteer to coach a team.
Tamale Festival Sizzled La Habra’s second annual Tamale Festival was a huge success, with over 11,000 visitors and over 20,000 tamales sold. Visitors also enjoyed performances by local dance classes and studios, as well as the Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Divas, and shopping from over 60 vendors. Congratulations to our contest winners: Best Tamale: Jasmine Gutierrez Best Salsa: Briana Sonabria Best Tamale Dessert: Elise Alvarado Judge’s Choice: Maria Teresa Luna Churro Eating Contest: Round 1: Shuta Kuroda Round 2: Bobby Payan, Jr. Final Round; Bobby Payan, Jr.
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It’s not too late to sign up for the La Habra 5K/10K Run/Walk, which also includes a 1K Kiddy Run and a 50-Yard Diaper Dash, on Saturday, March 12th. The event will be held at the La Habra Marketplace, located at Imperial Hwy. and Beach Blvd. Registration opens at 6:00 a.m. The 50-Yard Diaper Dash (open to ages three to five years) begins at 7:15 a.m.; and the Kiddy Run (open to ages six through nine years) begins at 7:20 a.m. The 5K/10K Run/Walk begins at 7:30 a.m., and awards for 5K winners will be presented at 8:15 a.m., followed by awards for 10K winners at 8:30 a.m. The course is a semi-challenging 5K loop (the 10K consists of two laps) and runs through the heart of La Habra. All runners will receive runner goody bags. The race 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. For adults who would like to participate in the race, but require day care for their children, the La Habra Active Day Camp staff will host its Bamboo Kids Club for kids ages two to 13 years. Register by mail or in person at the La Habra Community Services Department, 101 W. La Habra Boulevard, (562) 383-4200. In addition, online registration is available: 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 4th, $35 afterwards. The cost for the 10K is $35 through March 4th, $40 afterwards. The cost for the 50-Yard Diaper Dash and the 1K Kiddy Run is $15through March 4th and $20 afterwards. Running clubs with 10 or more runners will receive a discount. For more information, please call the Community Services Department at (562) 383-4200.
Operation Santa Operation Santa’s food and gift distribution took place on Saturday, December 19th. Families who needed some extra help to celebrate the holidays came to pick up their goodies and also enjoyed a visit with Santa, carnival-style games, refreshments, and a concert by Mariachi Divas that included classic holiday songs. This year’s event also included a classic car show. Approximately 800 families were served this year. Social Services Manager Josie Anderson, who coordinates this event, extends her warmest thanks to all who donated gifts, gift cards, food items and funds, as well as to all those who helped at the event.
Holiday Lights Contest The Holiday Home Decorating Contest winners were recognized at a City Council Meeting on December 21st, where they received their awards. The winners were: Grand prize Winner: 340 Valley Home Avenue Best Use of Theme: 700 E. Pinehurst Avenue & 810 Inola Court Best Use of Lights: 701 El Camino Drive & 231 N. Hazel Street Best Use of Music: 2501 Gregory Lane Best Use of Animation: 1310 N. Orange Street Graffiti Hotline: 383-4220 La Habra Shuttle: 866-557-7433 Library: 694-0078 NOC Youth Center: 383-4227 Personnel Services: 383-4079 Planning Department: 383-4100 Police Department: 383-4300 Public Works: 383-4170 Traffic Office: 383-4151 Water & Sewer Billing: 383-4070
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Your City Council: James Gomez, Mayor Tim Shaw, Mayor Pro Tem Rose Espinoza 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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LOCAL NEWS
Rotary acknowledges local shining artists The La Habra group recognizes top high school students who excelled in theater and performing arts. By Jane Williams La Habra Journal
At its last meeting of 2015, La Habra Rotary met the stars who will shine brightly in the coming years. This is the month where those who have distinguished themselves in performing arts at their high school received all the attention. Whittier Christian praised its three arts performer, Carolina Reynoso, who has won rave reviews whether acting, singing or dancing. In addition, she is the school’s media director, a member of the Choir Council and acknowledged as the best in choreography. She is a member of the National Honor Society, and has also started her own business. She will bring a Neverland Princess Party to any aspiring princess’s home. Reynoso wants to study musical theater and has applied to Boston University, NYU, and Carnegie Mellon. One of her teachers described her as a natural leader who sparkles on stage and in the classroom. Sonora’s Ellese Castro was described as an amazingly gifted student as well as a true giver with a heart for those in need and acted
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upon her desire to help them by volunteering regularly at the Union Rescue Mission. But what pleased her principal Adam Bailey the most is the fact she has perfect attendance. Castro is also the top performer in the theater program and plans to apply to Carnegie Mellon University when she is ready. She hopes to become a screenwriter in the future. La Habra High’s Zoya Faith Martin is the daughter of Vetta Martin, an accomplished pianist of Russian descent and Craig Martin. Vetta taught piano while Zoya was still in her womb and she continued to do so throughout Zoya’s childhood. At the early age of four, people began commenting on Zoya’s singing voice. She loved singing for anyone who would listen. It was early on when Zoya heard about a musical at Hope International University and decided to audition. She was selected to play a Who in “Suessical,” and she was hooked. At Rolling Hills elementar y School she heard about Fullerton Children’s Repertory Theater, but it wasn’t until seventh grade that she decided to audition for a role in a Rep production. She got the lead in their production of “Peter Pan,” after playing Maria in the Sound of Music at the end of eighth grade, she admitted that she wasn’t quite prepared to
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Shining stars: Sonora’s Ellese Castro, La Habra High School’s Zoya Martin and Whittier Christian’s Carolina Reynoso were recognized as top performing arts students by the La Habra Rotary.
leave her friends at the Rep and its director, Brian Johnson. So she decided to follow them all to La Habra High. By her sophomore year, she was off to New York City for the Macy Awards Ceremony for her performance as Maria in the La Habra High Theater Guild’s production of “West Side Story.” At the end of her junior year, Zoya applied and won a generous Musical Theatre West scholarship in Long Beach. This year she was Belle in the Guild’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” and will be Babe in the upcoming production of “Pajama Game.” She has applied to colleges renown for their musical theater
programs such as Carnegie Mellon, University of Michigan, NYU , UCSD and Southern Oregon located in Ashland, home of the famous Shakespeare Festival each Spring. Johnson, LHHS theater instructor, said, “Zoya will have gone wireto-wire obtaining every lead in all our Plummer mainstage musicals. I liken it to the Mater Dei quarterback who takes every snap from entering his eighth grade year through the final down of his senior season.” Johnson went on, “She is without a doubt the best student I have taught in 12 years, and I’ve had some great ones. We’ve had some incredible students of great moral character and academic prowess in my program and she exceeds them by a lot.”
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City recognizes LHHS’ seventh title By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Families, friends, alumni and fans filled the parking lot in front of La Habra City Hall last Saturday to celebrate La Habra High School football team’s seventh CIF title. The Highlanders rode on LA County Fire trucks from the Children’s Museum to the City Hall steps. There the team received commendations by the La habra City Council, Orange County Supervisor Shawn Nelson and Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang as well as cheers from the fans in attendance. Chang took a moment to take a
selfie with the entire team. Fullerton Joint Union High School District Superintendent Scott Scambray shared that the school board recently approved money to upgrade and modernize the La Habra football stadium. Head Coach Frank Mazzota shared that the strong work ethic of the players is what helped carry them though this season. He explained that it started early and that he and the coaching staff are already starting work on next season. After the parade and ceremony, the players were treated to lunch at Black Angus in Whittier.
Players, coaches and cheerleaders rode Los Angeles County fire trucks on Euclid Avenue Saturday as part of the parade. Friends and families waved at the intersection of La Habra Boulevard.
La Habra’s Cameron Rivas shares his excitement at the ceremony at city hall on Saturday.
La Habra’s Rene Palacios Jr. carries the US and Scottish flags at the Highlander ceremony Saturday.
Steve Spernak from Orange County Supervisor Shawn Nelson’s office presents La Habra High School Principal Karl Zener with a county recognition that will be hung in the school’s trophy case.
Players react to the news that the stadium will be remodeled and modernized.
La Habra Head Coach Frank Mazotta shares the hard work and energy that the players put in this year is what helped lead them to their seventh CIF title.
ACADEMICS: LHHS reaches annual goals again
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The goals are set for top students, average students, English learners and those with learning disabilities. All groups have to meet their particular goals. Since La Habra was still in program improvement, parents of students in the school’s attendance area were free to transfer to a school, which is not in PI. He explained that they hasdlost a few families because parents chose to send their student elsewhere. Zener had given every member of the staff a copy of the letter he had needed to send out each year to parents notifying them of their status. He held his paper up and began instructing the staff to roll it like a hot dog, followed by instructions to twist it like a churro and then to mash it like a lunch bag. At that point he instructed them all to throw it out since the school no longer needed them. “I’m incredibly proud of and also in awe of your accomplishments,” Zener added to the staff. “It is a unique time to be at La Habra High. I feel so proud. It just proves if you do good things for kids great things happen.” Zener explained that he was informed the week before winter break that they did not make AYP. He said they told him that they were close, but missed meeting one requirement. However, right before school ended he was
told they did indeed make AYP again, but to wait on an announcement to make sure the data did not change. He said for the next week he checked and double-checked the numbers with the state department of education to make sure the data was correct. Then they confirmed in late December. “I was both surprised and not surprised at the same time,” Zener explained. “Surprised because making AYP is incredibly difficult and not many schools make it but not surprised because we have amazing students and staff who did it last year.” He added that while they were in PI, it was never a setback to the staff. “We never set meeting AYP as a specific goal,” Zener explained. “Our goals have been to have high academic standards for our students while providing support and interventions. We believe that with great instruction, hard work, and perseverance, the accolades and recognition will come on their own.”
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Twisting like a churro: La Habra Principal Karl Zener instructs faculty and staff to tear up a copy of the letter he used to have to send home to parents. The school reached its academic goals again and was removed from the program improvement list.
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Samantha Elizondo: Local star on the rise By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Samantha Elizondo was a shy girl growing up on the border of La Habra and East Whittier, but being surrounded by a family of musicians it was almost destined that she would perform. Already headlining shows in Los Angeles and Puebla, Mexico, the bilingual songstress is starting to take the music industry by storm. And while she continues to pursue her career as an entertainer, she still remains connected to family. A bright smile moves across the face of the 16-year-old as she talks about her greatest inspiration, her grandfather. “My grandfather taught me my first song when I was about four,” she explained. “He loved to sing mariachi.” Elizondo explains that it was her bond with him that pushed her to sing. “I was 10 when he passed away,” she said. “All of a sudden I had this passion to start singing and it went from there.” For the last six years, Elizondo has been pursuing her dream of singing. She has released a string of pop singles that are playing internationally. Her single “Oh Oh Oh” is currently on high rotation on stations in Australia, Brazil, Chile, Philippines, and many more. Her first single “Celebrate” reached first place on RCDJ FM 88.1 Sydney, Australia and tenth overall for the year 2014. She also just finished a radio and television tour in Mexico and performed at her own showcase concert for a large audience in Puebla. The teen who is a mix of Mexican, German and Irish heritage, is set to release her first single in Spanish later this month. Life has been busy for the energetic teen. She attended Rancho Starbuck Intermediate School and her Freshman year of high school at La Habra High, but due to her hectic schedule, moved to being home schooled in order to continue her education and pursue her budding singing career. However, she and her family stay true to La Habra and attended every LHHS football game this season. Samantha is not the only musician in her family that went to La Habra High School. Her older brother Ivan, 24, played on the drumline at LHHS and is the drummer and musical director of her band. Her younger brother, Christian, is a freshman at LHHS and is pursuing acting, having already starred in a number of films and television shows. He too is also pursuing music and learning to play the guitar. “He’s just starting,” Samantha said in a tone that befits that of a big sister, “but has a long way to go. Maybe one day he can be my guitarist.” While her brothers work with her, it really is her grandfather that continues to be her motivation. “Singing is kind of a memory of
him and a way for me to keep him close and with me,” she said. “He’s the one who definitely inspired me to sing.” It is because of him and his musical teaching, she always closes out her performances with a mariachi band, as a salute to him. While her grandfather provides her motivation, she draws munch of her inspiration from life and from other people’s stories. “I think everything is an inspiration, you just need to find the inspiration in it,” she said. “You just have to tell a story.” The story telling is one of the aspects that draws her to music. “I love it because you can definitely express yourself and give a side of you that not everyone knows,” she said. “You can tell stories, your own and other people’s.” When she’s not performing, she’s a typical teen. She explains that she hangs out with her friends, goes to Starbucks way too much, loves taking pictures and just tries to have fun. She also listens to a lot of music, both in English and Spanish. Her favorite artists are Selena Gomez and the Latin pop group Camila. She also listens to DNCS, Ricky Martin, Elle Goulding, Shikira, Lana Del Rey and many others. She explains that she has grown and matured in the industry over the last six years. She has become more comfortable as a performer and more focused on where she wants to go. “I am taking more control of my writing,” she explained with an air of confidence. “I like it because I know more of what I want now, and I am able to be more creative. I have more of a perspective of what I see myself doing.” Not limiting herself to just music, she has also been pursuing acting. She is currently taking acting classes and has appeared in various commercials. However her heart is always with music. While she is on the rise, she remains grounded to her supportive family and community. She said she is enjoying what she is doing and is excited to see where life takes her. Her goal is to continue to perform, honor her grandfather and continue to be happy.
For more info, including her music videos, follow Samantha Elizondo on: www.samanthaelizondo.com Twitter: @elizondosam Instagram: @samanthaelizondo Facebook: elizondosam Vevo: SamanthaElizondoVEVO Youtube: elizondosam
Photos courtesy Raul Elizondo
Songstress: Samantha Elizondo sings one of her pop hits at the House of Blues Hollywood last year. The local teen performed at the iconic venue last year before it closed.
RAIN: Heights prepares
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“Weed abatement and the severe drought we have experienced over the last few years have contributed to bare hillsides. This can make the hills vulnerable to excessive rain and possible landslides. The City is prepared to clear city streets that would prevent residents from ingress and egress,” Higgins said. El Nino was originally recognized by fishermen off the coast of South America during the 1600’s, with unusually warm water appearing in the Pacific Ocean, according to the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration. Wetter-than-average conditions can be expected in the Pacific
Northwest, the website explains. And while the mountainous regions in California pack in heavy snow falls, and rain downpours on much of the state, relieving a bit of the drought conditions the area has suffered through for much of the new millennium, cities throughout the state should welcome the rainfall with caution and be prepared. “Talking with many of our residents, I have the impression they are taking the potential threat of El Niño to their property very seriously,” Higgins said, “and [residents are] making appropriate preparations,”
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En Español Cantante local exhibe su talento juvenil
Por Genesis Miranda La Habra Journal
Con su pasión por la música y el mundo del entretenimiento, Samantha Elizondo quiere conquistar audiencias alrededor del mundo con su talento. Elizondo, quien tiene apenas 16 años, ha estado practicando el canto por varios años. Desde que era una niña, Elizondo recuerda pasar mucho tiempo con su abuelo paterno, quien le enseño a cantar la famosa canción “Cielito Lindo.” Cuando su abuelo murió, Elizondo dice que empezó a sentir una gran pasión por la música y fue cuando comenzó a cantar. Elizondo dice que fue apenas hace tres años y medio cuando decidió hacer esto profesionalmente y convertirse en cantante. “El canto es casi como una memoria, él [su abuelo] es definitivamente la persona quien me inspiro”, dijo Elizondo. Querer ser cantante tal vez no es sorprendente al ver que viene de una familia talentosa. Sus dos hermanos también están involucrados en el mundo del entretenimiento. Su hermano mayor, Ivan Elizondo, estudia Jazz y está a punto de recibirse de la universidad estatal de california en Fullerton. Él es el baterista y director musical para las presentaciones de su hermana. Su hermano menor, Christian Elizondo, es estudiante de primer año en la preparatoria en la ciudad de La Habra y también ha comenzado su carrera como actor de películas. Elizondo viene de una familia muy talentosa y dice que 8cuenta con 3:45 todoPM FloodInsAd.pdf 11/24/15 el apoyo de sus papas, su familia y sus
amigos. El padre de Elizondo es mexicano y su madre es Irlandés/Alemana originaria del estado de Dakota del Norte. Como residente de East Whittier/ La Habra, Elizondo fue estudiante de la preparatoria de La Habra por solo un año debido a su horario tan ocupado. “Fue muy difícil alcanzar a terminar todo”, dijo Elizondo quien estaba tomando clases de nivel avanzado, AP. Elizondo dice que la educación es algo muy importante para ella y ahora está terminando sus estudios desde casa. Aunque su carrera como cantante está en sus principios aquí en los estados unidos, Elizondo ya ha encabezado un show en el House of Blues en la ciudad de Hollywood junto con otros artistas como Bambaata Marley, el nieto del legendario Bob Marley. Su música incluso ha sido escuchada en países como Australia, Brasil y las Filipinas y ya tiene una gran cantidad de seguidores en México. Elizondo recientemente termino un tour por México e incluso encabezó su propio show en Puebla. Durante su tour visito Guadalajara, Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta, Colima y Puebla. El show más memorable de su tour en México dice que fue en Puebla porque era un show que ella encabezó. Aunque las canciones que presento en México fueron en inglés, Elizondo dice que siempre cierra un show con una canción en español acompañada de mariachi. Su estilo de música es pop en inglés, pero dice que pronto saldrá una canción en español. Esta será la primera canción oficial de Samantha Elizondo en español.
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Cantante local:Samantha Elizondo usa su talento y amor por la música para crear canciones originales en el género pop.
Por ahora, tiene dos sencillos llamados “Oh, Oh, Oh” y “Celebrate”, los cuales tienen miles de vistas en YouTube. Escogió el género de pop porque existen muchas posibilidades dentro de este género, explico Elizondo. “Puedo conectarme con muchas personas porque es una audiencia tan general”, dijo Elizondo. Algunos de los artistas latinos que ayudan a inspirar a Elizondo son Camila, Ricky Martin, y Selena Quintanilla. Incluso otros artistas Americanos como Ellie Goulding, Lana Del Rey y Selena Gomez. Elizondo dice que quiere involucrarse más en el proceso de su música y quiere escribir material para sus próximas canciones. “Definitivamente me he hecho más creativa” dijo Elizondo, “ahora tengo más perspectiva de que me imagino
a mí misma haciendo y que es lo que quiero hacer”. Aparte de la música, Elizondo también ha mostrado interés en la actuación y ha aparecido en canales como Disney, Nickelodeon y ABC Family. Pero dice que el ser cantante es su prioridad. Por ahora, Elizondo está trabajando en su siguiente canción que será en español y planea hacer más música en inglés y en español para mostrar su amor por su cultura mexicana. “Definitivamente quiero mantenerme bilingüe”, dijo Elizondo hablando de su música. “Cada vez que canto en español me siento más cerca a él [su abuelo]”. Pueden conectarse con Elizondo por medio de su página web samanthaelizondo.com, su canal de YouTube y sus redes sociales como Facebook, Twitter e Instagram.
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Highlanders win with last-minute penalty kick
By Jason Burch La Habra Journal
After a rough start to the season, the La Habra girls’ soccer team broke into the win column with a last minute goal to defeat crosstown rival Sonora 1-0 at home on Tuesday. The Highlanders rough season looked like it would continue after being completely dominated in the first half. However, a crucial call from the referee on an inadvertent touch by Sonora with one minute left on the clock changed the outcome of the contest. With a few ticks over a minute to play and the Highlanders putting pressure on inside the 18-yard box, a deflected shot caught the forearm of a Sonora defender one-yard outside the keeper-box to setup a free-kick. “The deflection came off and the ball went to the player’s hand, not the hand to the ball,” said Sonora Head Coach Jorge Montalvo. According to the rule, Montalvo felt that it should not have warranted a penalty kick, but he conceded that it was a difficult call for the referee to make in a split second. Senior forward Chloe Cooksey took the penalty kick and pushed it to the right corner of the goal, just past the out-stretched arms of goalkeeper Aerin Herrera into the back of the net for the game winner. “It was a lucky play, but I told the girls that they created their own luck by being there and creating that pressure at the end,” said La Habra Head Coach Matt Sanger. “Good things happen when you shoot, that wasn’t what she Terry when she shot Pam it, but Chris expected we will take it.” Both teams had their opportunities in the final two minutes. Sonora had a free kick from the outside the 18-yard box, but Mildre Obregon’s kick went too low and bounced off the wall of La Habra defenders.
Just a few seconds later, the Highlanders had a corner kick, but it was thwarted by Anna Saucedo, who outmuscled the Highlanders for control of the ball. For the majority of the game, Sonora forwards Tatsiana Loscutoff and Saucedo won the position battles on break away opportunities and 50-50 balls, but all of their shots-on-goal sailed wide or were gobbled up by La Habra keeper Katelyn Phinney. Montalvo said that finishing has been the big issue all season. “We should have had this one, but we didn’t capitalize on our opportunities,” Montalvo said. The first half ended scoreless with a total of four legitimate shots-on-goal, all of which by Sonora. The Raiders controlled about 85 percent of the time of possession in the half, thanks in large part to the swift and aggressive play of Saucedo and Loscutoff. The Raider defense was able to hold the Highlanders in check throughout the first half by getting to the 50-50 balls and clearing them before they were ever in any danger. The second half was a different story. The Raiders played a physical game, knocking Elizabeth Geringer down and out of the game two different times and Alexis Morales out at one point as well after a collision with Aubree Rodriguez of Sonora. Sanger was visibly upset at what he felt was over aggressive play at several points throughout the game. Unparelleled Real EstateMontalvo Services... from said our Family You Afterwards histoteam plays really hard, but stressed that Pam Kennedy (562) 547-4489 they are never dirty. Terry Kennedy (562) 458-7948 Sanger said he made adjustments Chris Kennedy (562) 537-8701 at the half to pull a defender out and move a striker up in order to create some additional pressure offensively. The move worked and it is what created the late game pressure that ultimately forced the free-kick for the victory.
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Leg mixup: Sonora’s Jessica Bautista drives the ball down the field while La Habra defender Annelle Morales looks to take it away. The Lady Highlanders beat the Raiders 1-0 Tuesday at La Habra Stadium.
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Victory: The Lady Highlanders hug and congratulate senior Chloe Cooksey after she scored the game-winning free kick. La Habra beat crosstown rivals Sonora 1-0 Tuesday to open Freeway League play.
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Raiders fall to Friars By Erik Markus La Habra Journal
The Raiders made a late charge to surpass the Servite Friars, but ultimately were doomed by poor shooting and the Friars’ strong interior presence. The Friars (12-4) finished on top winning on the road 71-54 led by Cameron Griffin’s 29 points. These two teams have had a long standing rivalry, but it was the Friars who took this year’s matchup as the teams prepare for league competition. “Last year they came into our house and kind of stole one from us, so this year we were able to play with a chip on our shoulder and it was great to get a win here at their house, in front of their home fans,” Griffin said. The Raiders (9-7) made a late push at the start of the fourth quarter to pull within 5 after threes from Matt Schmidt and Lucas Everett, but the Raiders were unable to surpass the leading Friars. The Raiders held a narrow lead after the first quarter but the Friars dominant interior presence was too much for Sonora. The Raiders compounded those struggles by shooting 19 percent from the field and 40 percent from the foul line. “We moved the ball a lot better in the second half. It’s not the fact that we can’t pass, a lot of the time we choose not to pass,” head coach Mike Murphy said, “when we can convince our guys to pass the ball, and that they have to move the ball and share, we’re going
to be a lot better.” The Raiders stagnancy on offense made it easy for the Friars to focus their attention on the outside threats. Meanwhile they also have the length to protect the paint from penetration. “We were focused in on our rotations, we were able to take their shooters out of the game, which we know they like to come in and do,” Griffin said. “When we started the game, moving the ball, I think we had 15 points in the first quarter. That’s a good quarter,” Murphy said. The Friars were led by Cameron Griffin who attacked the paint all night long. His aggressive approach led to 29 points off of easy baskets and free throws. “I just like to get down hill a lot. Use my body to score. Put my body between my man and the ball. Try to absorb some contact and still finish the basket,” Griffin said. Pearson Parker was kept quiet for much of the game, guarded by Kevin Marlow but scored nine of his 20 in the fourth quarter, with seven of them coming from the charity stripe. Marlow led the Raiders in scoring heading into the fourth, but was 3-14 from the field and had his hands full guarding Parker. Steven Riley and Austin Carter both had good quarters, but were also nonexistent on the scorecard at times. Riley scored all of his points in the second half, and Carter scored his in the first and third. Both finished with 10 points.
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Putting it up: Sonora junior guard Kevin Marlow lead the Raiders the first half and was tasked to keep Servite’s Person Parker quiet in their 71-54 loss last week. Marlow pictured here from last season.
With Freeway League games coming next, the Raiders spent much of their postgame meeting trying to work on a consistent rotation and starting lineup. “We’re looking for a group that will do a better job playing together,” Murphy said “a lot of times you’ve got to play to get a teammate open, and not just get yourself open.” The Raiders have played a tough preseason schedule which has allowed them to be challenged heading into league. “Our players don’t want to beat somebody 80-8, they want to play
Servite, they want to play Long Beach Jordan, Esperanza, they want to play the best teams,” Murphy said. “It’s a good physical battle every year, and shake hands at the end. That’s how high school sports should be,” Servite head coach John Morris said. This was the first game of the season for Sean Murphy, who transferred from Canyon High School. Murphy scored six points shooting 2-10, but was keyed on while he was on the court. The Raiders will travel to Sunny Hills Friday.
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Labadie leads Heralds past Highlanders By Jason Burch La Habra Journal
Sparked by Christian Labadie’s hot shooting night, Whittier Christian outpaced La Habra from beginning to end, defeating the Highlanders 60-52 in the crosstown basketball matchup. The Heralds held the lead from the first possession through the final whistle. Labadie got them on the board right away with a three-pointer and never seemed to cool off, ending the first half with 18 points on 6-8 shooting. “Hey, when [Labadie] goes, we go,” Heralds Head Coach Sherwin Durham said. Labadie finished the game with four rebounds, four assists and four steals to go along with his game-high 31 points. “[Labadie] had the hot hand and he is our guy,” Durham said. “We expect him to show leadership and he just had one of those nights where he was knocking down shots.” Durham felt that his performance tonight proved what he has thought for a long time, that Labadie is one of the best players around. La Habra Head Coach Dave Ploog said he knew it was going to be a tough assignment keeping Labadie in check, but felt that coming out with zone defense might help contain his outside shot. “We talked about [Labadie] in our scouting report and we knew coming in, as he goes, they’re going to go-- he really leads the show.” Ploog said. Labadie’s presence at point guard was equally impressive, often getting his teammates open looks and freeing up shots with good ball movement. “That’s why we wanted to go zone, to try and slow him down at the three-pointline, but with that ball movement, they were able to get the ball back to him and by then we had guys on him that we didn’t want on him.” The Highlanders made a couple runs
La Habra routes Sonora in opener By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Seven different Lady Highlanders scored in La Habra’s 15-1 victory over Sonora on January 6 at Fullerton High School. La Habra’s Natasha Velez lead with five goals and one assist. Rachel Henson scored three goals and had four assists. Goaltender Maddi Garcia had 12 saves. The lone R aider goal was scored by Brittany Vasquez. La Habra (9-7, 1-0); Sonora (3-4, 0-1).
in the fourth quarter to bring the game to within striking distance. With just :35 on the clock, Jacob Burresch completed a three-point play to cut the deficit to 57-52, but the Heralds buried the late free-throws to secure the victory. La Habra kept pace behind a strong outing from Devin Howlin. During several stretches within the first half Howlin matched Labadie shot-for-shot, notching 15 points before the break. The Heralds held a tight 17-13 lead after one quarter, but opened the second quarter on an 11-1 run to create a little breathing room. Howlin hit a couple three-pointers before the half to bring it back to a single digit deficit, 32-23. The Highlanders came back from halftime with a lot of energy and cut the deficit to six, but the Heralds pulled away again behind Justin Osborn’s aggressive play. “[Osborn] is an energy guy, whether he’s on the football field or the court that’s what he’s going to give you,” Durham said. “I don’t think there are many players that match his energy and we feed off that as well.” Osborn attacked the backboard and the basket equally, and got to the line several times. He finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds. La Habra was dealt a blow in the third quarter, when Howlin landed hard on his hip attempting to block one of Osborn’s shots, forcing him out of the game momentarily. “At the time it hurt, but once I walked it off I felt a little better,” Howlin said. Howlin re-entered the game a few minutes later, but his shot cooled off significantly down the stretch, going just 3-9 in the second half to finish with 22 points and 9 rebounds. Next up for La Habra (5-9), is another home game against Buena Park on Friday at 7 p.m. Whittier Christian (11-6) will be at home on Friday to take on Village Christian at 7 p.m.
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Driving through: Whittier Christian senior Christian Labadie drives the ball past La Habra’s Ben Peppard to the basket during the Herald’s 60-52 win last Tuesday at La Habra High.
Lady Highlanders drive past Lady Heralds By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Forward Amanda Cuervo’s 23 points and 17 rebounds lead the Lady Highlanders to a 50-35 victory over visiting Whittier Christian January 5. La Habra (12-4) jumped out to a 25-12 lead at the half. Emma Zener had nailed four three-pointers for the Lady Highlanders. Whittier Christian came on stronger in the second half. Junior Christa Evans lead the Lady Heralds with 11 points and Freshman Justine Nieto added nine points. La Habra traveled to and defeated Santiago High School 41-30 on January 7. Whittier Christian (6-10, 0-1) lost the league opener against Valley Christian 50-48 on Jan. 8.
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Taking it to the basket: La Habra’s Amanda Cuervo fights off Whittier Christian’s Makenna Coleman to score one of her 23 points last Tuesday at home. The Lady Highlanders beat the Lady Heralds 50-35.
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