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November 9, 2017
La Habra annexes county islands
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And they're off: The annual Lowell Joint Education Foundation Turkey Trot brought hundreds of people to take part in the fund raising effort. This year's 5K race had the addition of a color run where participants were doused with color. All money raised goes back to the Lowell Joint School District. More info on Page 8
Heights Council seats are too close By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
The La Habra Heights City Council Race was too close to call Tuesday evening. Councilman Brian Bergman was ahead of the three positions with approximately 150 vote lead. The remaining two seats, held by Councilmen Michael Higgins and Kyle Miller were too close to call by press time. Higgins and Candidate Carey Klingfus were after Bergman and separated from each other by only one vote. Candidate Norm Zezula and Miller were separated by only two votes As of print time it was too close to call. Some remaining and last-minute mail-in votes still need to be counted. If confirmed, Bergman will be elected to his fourth term on the Heights Council Measure G, which extends the
Gann Limit, which allows the Heights Council to spend existing money from the fire tax, was passed. More updates will be provided on our website and social media.
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In front of a packed council chambers that flowed over into the City Hall atrium, the La Habra City Council voted 4-1 to annex the last remaining six county islands that fall within the city limits. After two hours of public comments where those in attendance spoke against the annexation and shared their concerns about the impact of becoming part of the city, the council members discussed the issues and worked to address some of the concerns. Councilman Tom Beamish made a motion, that the council approved, to direct the city staff to schedule town hall meetings and to ensure the city is getting input from the new residents about the direction they want to go regarding being assimilated into the city. Of the concerns expressed by the residents, many voiced their concern over promises the city was making. City staff shared that all legal county permitted construction on properties will be grandfathered in to the city, and will be listed as a legal non-conforming status. However, that didn’t comfort all residents. “I’m concerned about the permits,said Scott Wilson, a resident of the Macy-Randall island on the northwest side of La Habra. “Some construction on my house did not need permits in the county, and I’m concerned about it not being grandfathered.” Further, many residents shared their worries of future city councils and what changes they might implement. Beamish and Councilman Michael Blazey both expressed that they wanted to put in writing the plans as they go forward with the island annexation, so future council members will be unable to change or implement changes on the residents.
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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, November 9, 2017
La Habra City School District will hold a Reconfiguration Parent Information Night at El Cerrito School. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. in English and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish. For more information call (562) 690-2305. La Habra Heights City Council Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 11, 2017
City of La Habra Veterans Day Program begins at 9:30 a.m. The theme is "Celebrating Patriotism". The Gaslight Chorus will perform and the guest speaker for the event is Henry Di Carlo, meteorologist from KTLA 5 Morning News. The event will be held at the Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd. For more information contact Community Services at (562) 383-4200. See their ad page 4 Help For Brain Injured Children 31st Annual Gala Affair "The Golden Age" red carpet event at Westridge Golf Course, 1400 La Habra Hills Drive in La Habra. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. Please contact HBIC at (562) 694-5655 or visit www.hbic.org for more information or to make a reservation. The La Habra Art Gallery will be showcasing their new exhibit "Flower Gallery!" featuring floral paintings and designs from several artists. The opening reception begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Art Gallery located at 151 W. La Habra Blvd. For more information visit www.lahabraartgallery.org or call (562) 691-9739.
Monday, November 13, 2017
Homework Help at the La Habra Library Monday-Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. 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. La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Whittier Christian High School Preview Night. A free dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit www.wchs.com or call (562) 694-3803.
Thursday, November 16, 2017
La Habra City School District will hold a Reconfiguration Parent Information Night at Arbolita School. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. in English and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish. For more information call (562) 690-2305. OC Vector Control will be at the LH Library today discussing the risks of mosquitoes and other pests. Topics include: Mosquitoes, Rats, and Red Imported Fire Ants in our Urban En-
vironment; West Nile Virus? Aedes mosquitoes and Zika Virus; A mosquito free community. Presentation will be in both English and Spanish and begins at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 18, 2017
The Boys and Girls Club of La Habra Keystone Club is hosting a menudo breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $5.00 per bowl. The club is located at 1211 Fahringer Way. For more information call Patrick Favela (562) 694-1805. Whittier Area Genealogical Society (WAGS) will be holding their November meeting today. The afternoon session is from 1-2:30 p.m. and the topic is: Dear Distant Cousin: The role of DNA and a Good Paper Trail. The meeting is held at the Masonic Lodge at 7604 Greenleaf corner of Mar Vista, in Whittier. For more information, visit www.wagswhittier.org. La Habra Library presents Mystery Author Panel: Meet Elena Hartwell, Nadine Nettmann, & Sheila Sobel. Three award nominated mystery novelists talk about the world of publishing. One orphaned teenager, one private eye, and one Sommelier turned amateur sleuth span the gauntlet of what it means to be a "mystery" protagonist. Book signings to follow. Presentation begins at 2 p.m. Southern California University Health Services (SCU) will be hosting a Toy Drive for CHOC Children's Hospital from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A child's admission is free with a new unwrapped toy or $5.00 without a toy. Activities include photos with Santa, snow play area, games, holiday crafts, food and drinks. The Los Angeles Charger Girls will also be present. The university is located at 16200 Amber Valley Drive, Whittier 90604. See their ad page 8
Monday, November 20, 2017
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ra’s Keystone Achievers as they hold their annual Menudo Breakfast Fundn THe La Habra Boys and Girls Clubs will be holding its menudo fundraiser to help raise money to send Keystone students to a national conference. The event set for November 18, will run from 7:30–11:30a.m. at the Boys & Girls Clubs of La Habra. Cost is $5 per meal (presale), $7 per meal at the door, which includes a bowl of Menudo, corn tortillas and a beverage. The Menudo is made fresh by Senor Campos Mexican Restaurant. All proceeds will go towards Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Keystone Leadership Conference. The Keystone club is the group of teen leaders engaged in leadership development, community & club service, and free enterprise. For additional information contact Amber Villasenor (562) 694-1805 or avillasenor@ourchildrensfuture.org
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Olita Elementary Principal Krista Van Hoogmoed kept her promise to kiss a pig if the students reached the fundraising goal of $25,000. They exceeded the goal and raised $28,000 total.
La Habra City Council Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Friendship Square Quilt Guild meeting is this evening at 6:45 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 631 N. Euclid St., La Habra. Guest are welcome! For more information visit www.fsqg.org.
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Everyone has a story to tell! Learn how to get started by coming to a Memoir Writing Class. Meetings held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:30am – 12 p.m. at the La Habra United Methodist Church, 631 N. Euclid St, La Habra. For more information call 562-691-1797.
Thursday, November 23, 2017 Happy Thanksgiving!
Sunday, November 26, 2017
The City of La Habra will host its 4th Annual Tamale Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Euclid Street between La Habra Blvd. and Lambert Road. The event will include entertainment, music, holiday boutique, contests, pictures with Santa and the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. There will also be a tamale making class at 11:00 a.m. To preregister for the class or for more information contact Community Services at (562) 383-4200. See their ad page 14
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La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
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Generations make LH truly special
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Air Force JROTC cadets fold the US Flag during a Veterans assembly at Las Positas School last week.
La Positas honors veterans
Las Positas students invited their Veteran family members or friends to come to an assembly November 2 in honor of their service. Buena Park High School's Air Force JROTC presented the Colors and also presented La Habra City School District Superintendent Joanne Culverhouse with a flag in remembrance of her father, who was an Air Force veteran.
The students introduced their honored guests, fifth grade students read poems and sang a US Armed Forces Medley. Students learned the history of Veterans Day. The National Anthem was sung by the student body. Veterans enjoyed having their pictures taken, telling stories of their service and interacting with the students.
There’s something special about La Habra. I know that might sound a little cliché or over the top, but there is. I can’t quite put my finger on it. I’ve talked about it before in the commentary. It’s the small-town type feel. It’s the sense of community. It’s the lack of freeways. It’s the un-Orange County-butnot-LA-County feel. By that I mean it’s the 562 area code, despite being in OC. It’s the contract coverage with LA County Fire Department. It’s being at that furthest most edge of Orange County with one of the school districts that spreads into Los Angeles County. Nowhere else in Orange County is there a city like La Habra. It’s also a city that has an interesting past and has gone through many changes. Recently, I started working with the Old Settlers and the La Habra Historical Museum to capture oral histories of the long-time residents of La Habra and La Habra Heights. The idea is for them to share what the area was like and what life was like in the community. It’s important to capture these stories and these histories before they are gone. Every community has a history, and its past and present that make it move into the future. My master’s thesis incorporated oral histories, and through that I learned the value of these first-hand accounts.
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It has been an amazing experience so far, and I have been meeting some interesting and inspiring neighbors. As a long-time resident myself, I remember quite a bit, but to hear the stories of La Habra during the 1930s and ’40s is fascinating. While all that helps make La Habra special, there's something else. During these histories, and interviews, meeting these longtime residents for the first time, I have found personal connections with all of them so far. Whether it's being in Boys Scouts in La Habra with one's son or realizing the interviewee took me up in a sailplane when I was in the Civil Air Patrol based in La Habra. It's also finding out that I went to elementary school with the daughter of another. This coupled with the fact that I continually run into or serve on committees with my former teachers. There's also others who remember me when I was an infant. It is a real-life six-degrees of separation in La Habra or it's like that theme from the TV show "Cheers." "....where everyone know you name." This true sense of community and the generational appreciation for it is what helps make La Habra special. —The Editor
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The ribbon cutting ceremony for Pizza Press Restaurant on October 24. Pizza Press is located at 1327 W. Whittier Blvd. in the Northgate shopping center.
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ANNEX: LH brings in new residents
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Mayor Pro-Tem Tim Shaw added that with the influx of the new residents, perhaps its time to get their input on making some changes to the way the city does things. Perhaps they should look at La Habra’s permit requirements and maybe adopt some policies like the county. “Just because we’ve always done something a certain way doesn’t mean we have to always do it that way,” Shaw said. Another major concern expressed by many residents is the possible change of addresses as the county numbering system is different to the city system. Sue Schmidt, a resident of Sharon Way, which is an island area, tried to appeal to the councilmembers about the impact the address change could have. “What if they changed your address,” Schmidt asked the councilmembers. “Would it be OK with you? What if they did it to your parents? It’s a really big thing to me. The people that are being affected by it, It’s a big deal to them, and I hope you think of it as it is a big thing for you.” Beamish and Blazey shared that the town hall meetings would allow the La Habra Police chief and Los Angeles County Fire assistant chief to share their views on the addresses for those gathered. After that, they said they were in favor of the residents deciding if they need to change their addresses. Beamish said that some may have to change because they are the same number, but one has been county and the other La Habra. Councilman Jim Gomez cast the only vote against annexation. He said that it was the number of people who
shared their concerns and opposition of annexation convinced him not to do it. “An overwhelming amount of people testified that they clearly did not want to be annexed into our City,” Gomez said. “Although I would have loved to have them be part of our community I am not going to force the issue down their throats.” Another concern addressed by the residents is the cost of moving from septic tanks to connecting with the city sewer systems. Some of the residents are already connected to the sewer system, but the majority are still on a county or septic system. City Manager Jim Sadro explained that if the residents on a street don't want a sewer built, they don’t have to have one. The city will allocate that money to other repairs. However, if they want it, the city will install the sewer and run lateral lines to the property lines. The residents will need to pay for the connection, which was estimated to be approximately $23,000-$85,000. However, costs can be reduced due to different contractors or by the homeowners doing some work themselves. However, California law states that if a residence is 200 feet or less from a sewer they must connect. Annexed neighborhoods can petition to have the city declare their neighborhoods rural and not needing sidewalks or sewers. The petition is signed by the residents in the area and will come before the council for approval for the designation. The city began the discussion about annexing the remaining Orange County islands Macy/Randall, Citrus/ Idaho, Citrus/Entrada, Cypress/Terry, Hensel/Magda and Palm/Shadycrest
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La Habra gains: 425 housing units/approximately 1,267 residents and just over 130 acres. Fiscal impact to city: With the designation of "rural" areas within some of the islands, the cost to move the islands to city standards is estimated to be approximately $5.3 million, but could be up to $7.3 million. City has $4.3 million budgeted for island development. Orange County will pay La Habr÷a a one-time fee of $3.1 million to be used for public improvements. City will gain an estimated $183,000 in new property tax annually. in 2016 when the city of La Habra was looking to run a new larger water line across the city north of Whittier Boulevard. At the time of planning it was determined that the line will cross five county islands within the city limits. At the same time, the organization providing water service to those islands, California Domestic Water Company, decided to change its operating model and change to a wholesale water company instead of retail customer services. Elias Saykali, La Habra Public Works Director, explained that there are “major deficiencies” in the water lines in the northern part of the city. He explained that there is some water that flows at 300 gallons per minute with reduced water pressure in smaller 4-inch pipes. In an effort to meet the city’s water master plan, Saykali said they want to move to 6-10-inch pipes in an effort to 1,500 gallons per minute. If the city did not annex the islands previously serviced by Cal Domestic, it was estimated that an additional $2 million would need to have been spent to route the water around the county islands. Prior to the meeting, residents of the islands raised concerns over a possible conflict of interest as La Habra City Attorney Dick Jones is a current California Domestic Water Company board member. Jones understood the
concern and said that he checked with Cal Domestic legal council and said he was told that is wasn’t a conflict. However, he recused himself and the city retained an outside law firm to represent and advise the city for this issue. The largest island neighborhood, Macy/Randall island, will remain being serviced by Suburban Water while the rest will come under the city's water service. . The city started to discuss the annexation of these properties when in order to run a larger water line across the northern part of the city the cost to move round the islands would be very expensive. This was at the same time Cal Domestic was geting out of retail service. OC and the LAFCO officials informed La Habra city staff that the county would approve the property tax transfer if the city annexed the sixth final island, Macy/Randall, removing all of the county controlled territories within the city limits, which they did on Monday. The next step to complete the annexation is the agreement will be presented to the Orange County Board of Supervisors within 30-45 days and they will vote to approve the annexation and transfer of the county assets to the city of La Habra. Then comes the ongoing task of assimilating the new residents into the city.
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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: 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 & 11:00 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 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.; Friday 7 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
INSPIRATIONAL CORNER By Dennis Laherty, the Co-Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church, La Habra
Today’s inspiration comes from the Automated External Defibrillator or AED. AEDs are becoming more common. They are found in public places, usually where large numbers of people gather. If someone experiences cardiac arrest, an AED can truly be a lifesaver. They are often found in special cases at eye level mounted on a wall. If a person is carefully identified as experiencing cardiac arrest, the AED can be grabbed from its wall case and opened near the person needing it. Immediately one sees written instructions regarding how to use the device. Most often there are audible instructions guiding the assisting person step by step through its application and usage. It’s quite an incredible device, offering a proper electrical shock only if the patient would actually benefit from it. There are more AEDs needed in the world today: Affirming Edifying Donors. These AEDs operate differently from the ones I’ve just mentioned. Yes, they do effect the heart. These AEDs touch the heart causing the recipient a moment of happiness and recognition. The way this second AED works is with simple words. “Hello”, “Hi”, “Good morning”, “Have a good day”, “Peace be yours” or just “Peace”. Passing a person on a sidewalk, glancing at a person in a supermarket, crossing paths with a person in a department store, the list of encounters goes on and on. With each encounter as an AED you end up touching a person’s heart. It may seem nominal or even unnecessary. For a person who can go through a day without being acknowledged it can be a lifesaver. Instead of stuck in a case on a wall, you are a mobile AED able to touch more lives in more places. As an AED you will provide that heart touching moment that can make a person’s day better. It’s simple but not to be underestimated. 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 Rehoboth Reformed Church 501 South Idaho Street #120 La Habra (626) 820-9390 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church 111 W. Las Palmas Drive Fullerton, CA 92835 714-879-8290 Services: Sunday Liturgical 8.a.m. and 11 a.m. Praise: 9:30 a.m.
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
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November 9, 2017
City Communicator Operation Santa Recognizing Our Veterans The City of La Habra’s annual Veterans Day Program will be held on Saturday, November 11th at the La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd., beginning with a musical performance by the Gaslight Chorus at 10:30 a.m., followed by the formal program at 11:00 a.m. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Patriotism”. Henry DiCarlo, AMS meteorologisist and sportscaster for the KTLA 5 Morning News, will be our guest speaker. All are invited to attend this event, which is co-sponsored by La Habra’s American Legion Post 267. For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at 562-383-4205 or email mflores@lahabraca.gov.
O.C.’s Largest Tamale Festival Returns The City of La Habra celebrates its Hispanic traditions and celebrations by presenting its 4th Annual Tamale Festival on Sunday, November 12th, 11:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. The event will take place on Euclid St. between La Habra Blvd. and Lambert Rd., with musical and dance performances held in Brio and Portola Parks. In addition to selling tamales, activities at the festival will include a holiday boutique with over 50 vendors, a live DJ, ballet folklorico and other dance performances by students from City dance classes and local studios, a variety of food for sale, a kids’ zone, photos with Santa, churro eating contests, homemade salsa and tamale contests, and musical performances by Mariachi Espectacular (including Cindy Shea from Mariachi Divas) and Soto. DJ Jimmy Reyes will return to emcee the event, along with KTLA’s Henry DiCarlo. New this year is the world’s largest tamale making class, to be held at 11:00 a.m. Cost to participate in the class is $5 through Wednesday, November 22nd and $7 on the day of the event. The fee includes all supplies and equipment necessary to make three tamales, plus a reusable apron and bag. To pre-register, visit the Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd. Pick up your supplies on the day of the event at check-in, 10:00 a.m. The Tamale Festival will conclude with the City’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting event at 5:30 p.m. 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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This year’s annual Operation Santa program, which provides a special holiday season to underprivileged children and their families every December, is now underway. Names of families who would most benefit from the program are provided by the school districts that serve the City, as well as by the City’s own Child Development Department programs. On December 16th, families will come to the Community Center to receive their gifts, enjoy a visit with Santa, and other fun family activities. You can support this very special program by donating non-perishable food items and toys, or by donating gift cards from Target or Walmart (these will be used to purchase items for older children) or from grocery stores. Items can be dropped off at the Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd., Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. You can also sponsor a family; if you are interested in doing this, or if you have any questions about Operation Santa, please call Josie Anderson at 562-383-4217 or email her at janderson@lahabraca.gov.
Decorate Your Hearts Out, La Habra! Do you have the most festive house in your neighborhood? This holiday season, we invite you to enter the City’s17th annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest! Registration begins on Monday, November 27th, when you can pick up registration forms at the La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd. Registration forms may also be downloaded from the City’s website, www.lahabraca.gov. Completed registration forms must be turned in at the Community Center by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8th. Judging will take place the week of December 11th, and winners will be recognized at the December 18th City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. All winners will receive a special yard sign, an award certificate, a medal and a gift card. All La Habra residents are eligible for this free activity! This program is sponsored by the City of La Habra in collaboration with the Beautification Committee.
Breakfast with Santa Start a family tradition at the Children’s Museum at La Habra by having breakfast with Santa Claus. The time honored tradition is back again this year on Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd. This special family event will feature a yummy continental breakfast, a holiday craft to get you in the spirit, and the ever-popular photo with Santa Claus. Admission to the museum is included in the event fee, so youngsters may explore the fascinating hands-on exhibits, including our new STEAM Lab. The cost is $11 for children two years and over and $13 for adults; children under two are free. You may reserve your visit at 8:30, 9:45 or 11:00 a.m. on either day; reservations are required. Don’t miss your chance to spend some quality family time together and also greet Santa before he starts his busy schedule.
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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 110 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 recognizes outstanding students
By Jane Williams La Habra Journal
La Habra Rotary members were able to meet the top student of the senior class at each high school, not the one with the highest grade point but the one who distinguished herself in contributing to activities and who took on tasks that made possible the accomplishments of other students. And yes, you read it correctly, herself. It just so happens all of them this year are female. Justine Sombilon was born in the Philippines. When she was two her parents decided to emigrate to the United States, settling first in Washington, D.C., then to Texas, and by the time she was eight they were living in Fullerton. She attended Rolling Hills Elementary where she decided to audition for the lead female role in "Tom Sawyer." Her parents only heard about it when she had won the role. It was there she met Vickie Schindele who later became the musical director at Fullerton Children’s Repertory Theater which her principal encouraged her to join after seeing her performance as Becky Thatcher. She went onto to appear in two musicals a year throughout junior high. After deciding to attend La Habra High, she entered the AP Heritage program, participated in three Main Stage productions, and joined the Cappies team, writing reviews of productions put on by Orange County high schools. As a freshman, three of her reviews were published and
she was named Top Freshman Critic by the Cappies, and still compiled a straight-A record for that year. By Junior year she was a lead critic and guided her team through 13 published reviews, three of them hers. That was the year she was named editor of The Scotch Tape, the school newspaper. She and the staff decided to redesign the paper as a magazine. The same year her theater director, Brian Johnson, asked her to try out for "Blamed: An Established Fiction," a dance and music-infused play about women throughout history wrongly accused for the ills of the world, at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Her audition was a success and she performed this summer with very talented women. When the show closed in Hollywood, Justine received news it was going to off-Broadway at the Soho Playhouse. This past September she flew to New York to recreate her part for a week. Through high school, Justine has discovered her real joy comes from telling stories, whether in the Scotch Tape, or in bringing a character to life on the stage. It comes as no surprise that she is applying to schools in New York City known for their drama programs as well as UCLA. Whittier Christian selected Ashlynn Hernandez, an outstanding student who has been in the top 10 of her class every year, passed two AP tests, completed the Cal State Fullerton US History course, and is carrying a 4.42 GPA. Ashlynn is also a great athlete having first been captain of the Girls’ JV soccer team for two years and then captain of the varsity team her junior
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Leaders' recognition: The La Habra Rotary Club awarded student leaders, Whittier Christian High School's Ashlynn Hernandez (left) La Habra High School's Justine Sombilon and Sonora High School's Hanna Suh show their certificates at the club's awards luncheon that took place last month.
and senior years. She is an accomplished vocalist, singing with the choir for three years and appearing as Glinda The Good Witch in the "Wizard of Oz" as a freshman and Queen Constantina in "Cinderella" in 10th grade. This year she will perform as Jo March in the "Little Women" musical. She also found time to be head of the link crew in this, its first year, serve on ASB as its representative, the Chapel team for three years, and this year as a member of the worship team, as well as three years on the Theatre Council. She would like to become an elementary school teacher and has applied to Liberty University and Wheaton College.
Sonora had no trouble selecting Hanna Suh as their outstanding senior. How could they resist an IB student with a 4.67 GPA, a National Merit Semifinalist and the captain of the Academic Decathlon. Who also teaches violin to elementary students and is a member of the South Coast Symphony. And to top it all off this year at Sonora she makes time to be Commander of the Sonora JROTC unit. She has spent 400 hours on community service and is a reliable participant in Sonora’s annual Christmas food drive. She plans on attending Johns Hopkins University in the fall.
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Community carves pumpkins at Portola Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Runners come out for Lowell's Turkey Trot
Hundreds of families came out for the Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza held on Saturday, October 28 at Portola Park. The family-friendly event included pumpkin carving and costume contests in various categories. It also included food, games and crafts. The event was hosted by the City of La Habra and 7-11 located at 100 W. La Habra Blvd., Ranjit Singh, owner. Approximately 200 pumpkins were donated by 7-11 for the event.
Hundreds of participants hit the streets of east Whittier and La Habra Saturday to take part in the Lowell Joint School District's Turkey Trot 5K race. Runners of all ages and skill level ran the course that wound it's way through the neighborhoods outside Rancho Starbuck Junior High School. The school's drumline performed for the runners. Vendors of many types were on hand to share information and their goods to those in attendance. District Superintendent Jim Coombs as well as board president Darin Barber joined many of the principals and students in the run. Plans for next year's event are already underway.
Pumpkin Patch: Families took part in the pumpkin carving event at Portola Park at the city event.
Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Photos by Sue Thompson/La Habra Journal
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FEATURES OLG celebrates lives of those who passed By Génesis Miranda Miramontes La Habra Journal
October has come to an end and November begins, which means Dia de Los Muertos is approaching. Dia de Los Muertos is a holiday observed in the Hispanic community on November 2nd where families come together to remember the life and honor the memory of their loved ones who have died. The day is filled with altars, music, food and prayer. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church was filled with bright colors, music and the smell of food for their annual Dia de Los Muertos event last Saturday night. Northgate Market was present selling “pan de muerto,” a popular style of bread eaten on this holiday. From the front of the church extending towards the parking lot, families gathered around the altars they had built in memory of their loved ones. Many guests had gathered inside the church for mass while others
sat outside and enjoyed the music and food. Pastor Edward Becker was walking around the church grounds greeting guests and friends. “We’ve had a steady stream of people since 3p.m. and lots of families coming to look at the altars,” said Becker. “I’m very happy with the turnout and happy we’ve had such a nice enjoyable day.” Families sat by their altars while visitors stopped by to admire the colorful decorations and photos of deceased loved ones. “The altars have to be considered the favorite part for everybody,” said Becker. “There’s a certain degree of fun associated with putting up the altars and also a sense of reverence and remembrance.” Pastor Becker says that Dia de Los Muertos plays an important role in prayer. That is because families not only set up altars in memory of loved ones but they usually gather to pray as well. “This is one of the many ways Catholics pray for their loved ones.
Photos Genesis Miranda Miramontes/La Habra Journal
Night of altars: An altar celebrating the lives of family members sits outside Our Lady of Guadalupe Church during its annual Dia de los Muertos celebration last weekend.
It takes on a whole significance,” said Becker. Dia de Los Muertos is not all about death, it is a way to celebrate the life of those who were once part of our lives and how we honor their memory. “In so many cultures children are kept away from death but in Mexican culture children are included in the celebration,” said Becker. Scott Miller, business manager at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church assisted in coordinating the event, along with the help of the Hispanic Committee. Miller explained that this year’s event included the new addition of
two classic cars, which belonged to family members who had passed. This was a change from the usual altars displayed on Dia de Los Muertos. Miller said his favorite part of the event is “just seeing the community come together.” He hopes that during next year’s event “we have more altars to educate, so that people understand more.” The Hispanic Committee assisted in the organization and setup of the event. “The central theme is uniting the community,” said committee member Gregorio Morales. “The most important thing for me is to remember our loved ones.”
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OLG celebra el Día de los Muertos Por Génesis Miranda Miramontes La Habra Journal
O c tubre ya ha ter minado y comienza el mes de Noviembre, lo cual significa que se acerca el Día de Los Muertos. El Día de Los Muertos es una celebración en la comunidad Hispana. Se celebra el 2 de noviembre y es un día en el que recordamos la vida y honramos la memoria de nuestros seres queridos que han muerto. El día se celebra con altares, música, comida y oración. La parroquia Our Lady of Guadalupe se llenó de luces, música, colores brillantes y olor a comida para su evento anual del Día de Los Muertos el sábado pasado. Northgate Market estuvo presente vendiendo pan de muerto, un pan que se come especialmente en este Día de Los Muertos. Este es el tercer año que se lleva a cabo este evento en la iglesia en La Habra. Desde el frente de la iglesia hasta el estacionamiento de atrás, familias se reunieron alrededor de los altares que construyeron en memoria de sus seres queridos que han fallecido. Muchas personas se pasaron adentro de la iglesia cuando comenzó la misa, mientras otros se quedaron para vigilar sus altares y convivir con amigos. El párroco Edward Becker caminaba entre la gente, saludando y platicando con ellos. “Ha llegado una buena cantidad de personas desde las 3 p.m.” dijo
Becker. “Estoy muy contento con la cantidad de personas que asistieron y que tuvimos un dia tan lindo y agradable”. Familias se sentaban cerca de sus altares mientras los visitantes se detienen para admirar las decoraciones y las fotografías de los fallecidos. “Los altares tendrían que considerarse la parte favorita de todos”, dijo Becker. “Existe un cierto grado de diversión al construir los altares y a la vez un sentido de reverencia y recuerdo”. El párroco Becker añadió que la celebración del Día de Los Muertos juega una gran parte en la oración. Esto es porque las familias no solo hacen los altares sino que se reúnen para rezar por sus seres queridos. “Esta es una de las maneras que los Católicos rezan por sus seres queridos, adquiere una gran importancia”, dijo Becker. El Dia de Los Muertos no se trata solo de la muerte, se trata de celebrar la vida de esa persona que ha muerto y los recuerdos que dejaron. “En muchas culturas, alejan a los niños del tema de la muerte pero en la cultura Mexicana, los niños están incluidos en la celebración”, dijo Becker. Scott Miller, manager de negocios en Our Lady of Guadalupe asistio en la organizacion del evento junto con el comite Hispano. Miller dice que la celebración de este año incluye la adición de dos carros clásicos que pertenecían a
Photos por Genesis Miranda Miramontes/La Habra Journal
Celebrando la vida: La Habra residente Grecia Sotelo, de Springs Charter School, estaba a la mano para disfrutar de la noche de los Alteras en Our Lady de Guadalupe el fin de semana. pasado
entienda más”. El comite Hispano asistio en la organizacion del evento. “El tema central es de reunir a la comunidad,” dijo Gregorio Morales, un miembro del comité Hispano. “Lo más importante para mi es recordar a nuestros seres queridos”.
los familiares que han muerto. Esto fue un cambio comparado con los altares que usualmente se ven. Miller dice que su parte favorita de la celebración es “unir a la comunidad”. Miller dice que espera que el próximo año puedan “tener más altares, para educar y que la gente
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La Habra Police animal control officer uses his lifetime of experience on the job By Shawn Price Behind the Badge
Ian Daugherty’s life has been shaped by animals, so it’s only fitting that he now returns the favor to animals wild and not-so-wild in the streets and backyards of La Habra. Daugherty has been an animal control officer for La Habra PD since 1993, and the first thing he’ll tell you about the job is, surprisingly, “You have to be a people person.” It can be delicate dealing with people and their pets, or somebody else’s pet or even a coyote in their backyard. “You learn when people are irate about something,” Daugherty says, “not to take it personally.” Each work day, Daugherty circulates between police headquarters, the veterinarian’s office, patrol and the animal shelter, dealing with sometimes as many as 14 calls a day, mixing interactions with animals about as much as animal owners, good and bad. He might not take what people say personally, but he does care a lot about the animals he encounters. Daugherty spent his early childhood on a farm in Nebraska. There was no TV but plenty of chores, and growing up on a farm meant he had to deal with the livestock on a daily basis. His family moved to Orange County when he started middle school, and his mom began fostering animals. Daugherty helped. While at Villa Park High School, his counselor asked him to join a job-training class that took place at the old Lion Country Safari in Irvine in 1982. He started with mostly custodial duties, and eventually became a guardian of animals and the public alike, working at one of the guard towers. Lion Country Safari, for those
who didn’t grow up in Orange County in the 1970s and 1980s, allowed visitors to slowly drive through and stop their cars in open compounds of wild animals, including large predators like lions. “We had a rhino that didn’t like yellow cars for some reason,” he says. And in a time when a lot more cars were yellow, it did create problems, but mostly his job was “just to keep an eye out that nobody did anything stupid.” Daugherty stayed with Lion Country Safari until it closed in 1984. After years of construction work, he applied for a job as an animal control officer for the La Habra PD when he was 30. He was quickly hired. “The goal was a job. I was pretty confident from living on a farm and training dogs I could handle the animal side of the job, but the law enforcement side, I had no clue what to expect.” He picked up the codes and laws pretty easily and a year into the job, he decided he would stay. Now, 24 years later, he’s probably seen it all. All of his previous experience has made it an easy fit for him. “In this job, knowing behavior is the biggest thing,” he says. “It’s the little stuff you can’t explain…like which dog is going to bite you.” He says his worst days are anytime he has to euthanize an animal. But he knows when he does, it’s the last option. His best days are those when he finds a dog and is able to quickly return the dog to the owner. He says the help he gets from various local rescue groups as well as La Habra police officers keeps a lot of dogs from the shelter. Unfortunately, it’s still a struggle to find every lost animal a good home. “It’s become a disposable society,” he says. For every dog or cat that goes
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Steven Georges/Behind the Badge OC People person for animals: Ian Daugherty has served the community for more than 24 years as an animal control officer for the La Habra Police Department, and has had a lifelong love of animals.
to the shelter, “he’s one of hundreds. There’s a lot more pets than people. I can’t figure out how to solve that one.” Daugherty says getting pets microchipped and registered is essential to getting pets returned to their homes. “Accidents happen, gates get left open,” he says. But because of microchips, “we’ve returned far more pets than we’ve taken to the shelter, and that’s great.” Daugherty says he often finds himself in the position of educating pet owners, turning them from bad to good pet owners in just a conversation. Though people might mean well, not knowing about the proper care of a pet can bring Daugherty to your home. But passing on some facts and tips is usually better than prosecution. Daugherty wishes all dog and cat owners got their pets spayed or neutered, but would be happy simply if an appreciation and understanding of animals started younger for kids, they would make better pet owners when they’re adults. “But if someone says thank you,
I’ve done my job,” he says. “I know when I get a thank you it’s for the animal. For me, when you see an animal in a bad situation and you can make it better, that’s why I do this.”
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California law requires all dogs, four months of age or older, to be vaccinated against the rabies virus and licensed within the jurisdiction where the dog resides. Discounts are provided for spayed or neutered animals, as well as for pet owners who are senior citizens,
Animal Services Division 150 N. Euclid Street La Habra, CA 90633
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OBITUARIES OBITUARY
Marvin Caldwell 1954-2017
Marvin Caldwell, 63, died at Whittier Community Hospital on October 6, 2017 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his children, Andy (Vanessa) of California and Robert (Katt) of Texas; grandchildren Avery and Odin and his exwife, Barbara. Marvin was born in Texas to Don and Martha Caldwell (who have preceded him in death) on September 1, 1954. He was the oldest of 6 children, Marvell and Larry have also preceded him in death, Brenda Kaye of Oregon, Donna Wiley of Texas and Dell Caldwell of New York are his surviving siblings. Marvin is a longtime resident of the Whittier/La Habra area. He has worked many jobs over the years but most recently people will remember him living in his RV with his favorite birds, Earl and Sally. He had some special friends, most notably his friends Chuck and Bill Blevins. The family of Marvin would also like to extend their gratitude to the UCI oncology department, specifically Dr. Tara Seery and JoJo her nurse who treated Marvin with compassion and dignity; and to the staff and residents of Whittier Glenn
Marvin Caldwell Assisted Living. A Memorial Service was held at United Methodist in La Habra in the Fellowship Hall on October 28. Coffee and Marvin’s favorite donuts were served.
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Ana Maria Camacho 1940-2017
Ana Maria Camacho, 77, p a s s e d aw ay p e a c e f u l ly at home in Rougement, North Carolina on October 11, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Ana was born in Mexico and moved to L a Habra in 1967. Ana attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Church for many years while living in La Habra. She and her husband Louie moved to Rougement, North Carolina in 2007. Ana is survived by her husband Louie, her daughters, Ana, Barbara, Karen and Ruby; her sons, Gerald, Mark, Roland and Anthony. She is also survived by her mother, Margaret, her brothers, Enrique and Manuel, her sisters, Carmen, Margaret, Linda and Anita, 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Ana joins her father, Leopoldo and brother, Ross in Heaven. A Catholic Mass was held on October 17th at St. Matthew
Ana Maria Camacho Catholic Church in Durham, North Carolina. Condolences can be sent to Hall-Wynne Funeral Service at www.hallwynne.com.
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Finals feeling: The Lady Raiders celebrate after a score earlier this season. Sonora will be playing St. Paul for the Division 5 CIF Championships.
Lady Raiders roll into CIF Finals
By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Despite losing their first set of the CIF playoff season against a tough La Reina team, the Lady Raiders locked up the victory Tuesday night that sent them into the Division 5 CIF Championship match. Sonora jumped out to a lead winning the first two sets, but La Reina battled back and proved a tough adversary in the third set. The Lady Raiders closed the door in the fourth and punched their ticket for the finals 25-21,25-22, 20-25, 25-22. The Lady Raiders (28-3) will take on St. Paul (25-10) in the CIF Finals.
Flying High: Sonora's Chandler Thompson dives into the endzone for a Raider's touchdown. The Raiders beat the Warriors 21-14 Friday and will now face Saugus in the first round of the CIF playoffs.
Raiders edge Warriors, reach CIF playoffs
After edging out the Troy Warriors 21-14 at home in the final league game of the season, the Sonora Raiders waited to see if their 6-4, 2-3 record was good enough for the CIF playoffs. They didn't have to wait long. Sunday, Sonora was notified that they received an at-large bid in the playoffs and would travel to play Saugus High School in the first round. A team that lost many of its skill players, had a new head coach and went winless last season is now preparing for post-season play in the Division 6 CIF playoffs. Saugus (4-4, 2-3) was third in the Foothill League and enters the playoffs on a three-game loosing streak. The game starts Friday at Saugus High School at 7 p.m.
DIVISION 6 - CIF PLAYOFFS at Saugus Friday 7 p.m.
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Highlanders shut down Fullerton, win league title By Jason Burch La Habra Journal
On a mistake riddled offensive night, La Habra’s defense picked up the slack and shutdown Fullerton 17-0 to win their 10th title in 11 years at Fullerton District Stadium Friday night. The Highlander defense forced four Fullerton turnovers on the night. Kobah Fuamatu had a fumble recovery in the second quarter. Clark Phillips III had a pair of interceptions and Isaac Soto’s fourth quarter interception slammed the door on the Indians. La Habra allowed just one offensive touchdown in Freeway League play this season.
La Habra's Skyler Taylor runs down the field during the Highlander's league championship game over Fullerton on the road Friday
After La Habra’s opening drive score, capped by Skyler Taylor’s 4-yard touchdown run, offense struggled to maintain possession the rest of the half. Taylor had a pair of fumbles and the offense was hit with several penalties that forced long down and distance plays, or negated big plays on every possession the rest of the half. Fullerton’s best chance to get on the board came on a missed 27-yard field goal with a couple seconds remaining in the first half. Phillips second interception came on the Indians opening drive of the second half, setting up the Highlanders final touchdown. Taylor atoned for his earlier fumbles a couple plays later with a 53yard touchdown run to put La Habra up 14-0 a couple minutes into the third quarter. “He [Taylor] played hard, and sometimes when you fumble it’s because you’re playing hard, fighting for yardage,” said Frank Mazzotta, La Habra head coach. Fullerton hung around thanks to some untimely penalties for La Habra. The Highlanders had three different scoring plays negated by penalties in the second half. To make matters worse, they were also flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct several times within the red zone, which set up fourth and goal plays from beyond the 20. After a pair of penalties negated a touchdown and forced the Highlanders to turn it over on downs inside the red zone, the Indians looked to make one final attempt to get back into the game.
Photos by Paul Luna
La Habra's Zach Fogel looks for a receiver during the Highlander's 17-0 victory over Fullerton to reclaim the Freeway League Championship. They host Edison Friday in the first round of CIF playoffs.
However, Soto’s interception spoiled Fullerton’s ensuing drive and set up La Habra’s final score. Once again though, La Habra had a couple touchdowns taken off the board for penalties, so they had to settle for Holden Remme’s 24-yard field goal to seal the victory. “We had a good week of practice too, sometimes these things just happen, this is football,” Mazzotta said. Phillips’ two interceptions brings his total to eight this season, which leads the county despite missing three games this season. Taylor finished with 178 yards rushing and two touchdowns. He is the only Highlander to score in every game this season. Taylor said it felt great that Mazzotta and his team never wavered from handing him the ball in the second half. “I knew I owed my team a touchdown after that first half,” Taylor
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added. “Coach told me to fix the little mistakes and just keep doing what I’m doing.” La Habra officially finished the season (7-3, 5-0), although the team only lost games to Mission Viejo and Upland on the field. The Colony game is listed as a forfeit despite beating them handily 49-7. La Habra plays Edison at home in the first round of CIF playoff game Friday. “This might’ve been a good wakeup call for a group of guys that think they are pretty good,” Mazzotta concluded.
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