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La Habra named a Fit City
Galactic friends enjoy Pasta Fest
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Star power: Iconic Star Wars bounty hunter Boba Fett (Jason Cecil, executive director of Help for Brain Injured Children) poses with Clara Perkins, 3, at the annual La Habra Lions Pasta Fest last Saturday at the Community Center. The two joined others at the fundraising event to help local seniors. See story Page 9.
Heights works to fill committee
The city of La Habra Heights is struggling to build a committee to look at the city’s roads. By Daniel Hernandez La Habra Journal
Efforts by La Habra Heights city officials to gather applicants for a proposed roads committee are so far falling short. La Habra Heights officials at the January 14 city council meeting voted unanimously to form a 10-12 person roads committee to oversee financing and other discussions about possible roads assessments. And so far, according to LH Heights City Manager Shauna Clark, only six people have applied for the committee. “I anticipate that by [the] March meeting we will have the 10-12 [ap-
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plicants], however, Council may also choose to lower the number if response isn’t what they thought it would be,” Clark said in an email. The needs for a roads committee aligns with the city’s attempt at structuring a roads assessment. The city is on the clock, and it needs to vote by March or April to include a roads assessment on the June Ballot. This assessment, if approved by public voters, could be on the December 2016 tax assessments, a deadline La Habra Heights Mayor Michael Higgins said he wanted to meet. Details about the roads committee’s role were discussed at the regular January 14 city council meeting, ranging from the amount of people to the level of expertise required to join. “I think we do need to have a roads committee,” LH Heights City Coun-
cilman Brian Bergman said. “But I think we need a lot more than just the technical expertise.” Bergman noted that the roads committee should have members with financial and marketing expertise. “I want the engineers to do the engineering and the residents to talk about what they’re willing to put up with,” said LH Heights Councilwoman Jane Williams. “So that somebody besides the council will take responsibility for the roads fund management.” She stressed that she wants a committee to continue after the roads assessment passes in order to quarterly review the expenses. Officials at the meeting noted that because the council will be selecting the members for the committee, they will be subject to the state’s open meeting law or the Brown Act. See COMMITTEE Page 4
Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States, according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control. There are many factors that play into obesity such as poor nutrition and lack of exercise, just to name a few. Many cities in and around the Orange County area have decided to take action and do something about the growing problem of obesity in America. As of January 2014, the city of La Habra was named one of the most “Fit” cities in Orange County through its “Move More Eat Healthy Initiative.” The initiative was first created to increase awareness to the growing problem of obesity and to take action through better meal choices and exercise in schools as well as local businesses. Vice Chairman Rebecca French of the La Habra Collaborative, and a team of individuals, who believe in healthy lifestyles for La Habra residents, promoted the idea of a “Move More Eat Healthy Initiative ”. French, and members of the Collaborative worked hard to educate the city, school district and entire community on the importance of eating healthy and having a more active lifestyle. The idea was met with much support and the city worked to meet the specific HEAL Cities criteria for an Active City like building and improving areas for increased opportunity for physical activity. Another area is that the city and chamber worked to foster healthy environments for employees. Further they worked to create greater access to healthy food choices by residents. According to The Healthy Eating Active City Campaign, “ The purpose of the campaign is to provide training and technical assistance to city officials adopt policies that improve their communities’ physical activity and retail food environments.” See FIT Page 4
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Come on out for a fun afternoon of Quartermania! North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society is hosting this event, with proceeds going towards scholarships. Doors open at 1 p.m. Advanced tickets $20 or $25 at the door. This fun event takes place at the United Methodist Church, 631 N. Euclid St., La Habra. For more details, see their ad on page 14 in this issue of the LH Journal. Join Gilberto Cetina Jr. for a culinary tour of the Yucatán. Cetina is the chef of Chichén Itzá in Los Angeles, where you can savor his perfect Yucatecan dishes. Learn basic cooking techniques and substitutions for ingredients that may be hard to find. Tasting to follow presentation. Books will be available for purchase. This free event takes place at the La Habra Library today from 2:30-4 p.m. For more information call (714) 526-7728.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016
La Habra City Council Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
If you have questions about what your tenant rights are, you won’t want to miss the Fair Housing Presentation by Fair Housing Council of Orange County. This free event takes place this morning from 9-10 a.m. at the LH Community Center.
Friday, February 19, 2016
The Mysterium Theater at The La Habra Depot Playhouse presents “The Hanging of Mary Surratt.” This play
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Saturday, February 20, 2016
La Habra City School District will be holding their 10th annual Literacy Fair today from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Las Lomas School, 301 W. Las Lomas Dr. This free event is perfect for ages birth to 7 years old. You’ll receive free books, story time, face painting, prizes, snacks and more! For more information, call (562) 690-2353 et 40171. Join this guided moderate 3 mile hike in the footsteps of local natives peoples through Sycamore Canyon onto the beautiful Rattlesnake Ridge trail. See the tadpoles in the stream and find out how to identify common native plants. Then learn how native peoples used plant life in everyday living and created medicines from their surrounding environment. No Dogs. Rain Cancels. Meet up at Sycamore Canyon Trailhead, 5040 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier at 9 a.m.
Monday, February 22, 2016
La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Parent Meeting for incoming Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten students for the Lowell Joint School District is being held tonight at 6 p.m. at Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate School. For more details, see their ad on page 7 of this issue of the LH Journal. La Habra Heights Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6 p.m. 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
The La Habra Woman’s Club will hold its annual Quarter Mania Scholarship Fundraiser Sunday, February 28 at the Community Center. The monies raised will benefit graduating seniors from both La Habra and Sonora High Schools. The LH Women’s Club is one of the oldest organizations in LH being organized February 10, 1898. The Club planned and staffed the first LH library and established the first kindergarten. Tickets to the event are $20. Doors open at 12:15pm auction will start promptly at 1:00pm.
PTA Thrift Shop moves one spot down to new location
The long-standing PTA Thrift shop moved to a new location, just down the street from its old location on La Habra Boulevard. The nonprofit thrift store offers low-cost clothing for the community. They will provide three complete outfits, from top to bottom, for all referrals sent by the schools and the La Habra Community Resource Care Center. The PTA Thrift shop is open Monday though Saturday from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and is closed on Sundays. Their new address is: 224 West La Habra Blvd. For more information, you can contact: (562) 691-6375 or ptathriftshop@hotmail.com
Local Charity League chapter offers scholarship
The National Charity League is offering scholarships to La Habra area women and girls. The Whittier Chapter of National Charity League, a mother-daughter service organization, is awarding scholarships to high school senior girls and to women attending college. Eligibility for the high school senior scholarship includes community service and residence in Whittier, La Mirada, Hacienda Heights, La Habra
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Steves names California Lion of the Year at annual event
Liz Steves was named Lion of the Year for California Multiple District 4 at the 97th annual convention in Modesto last weekend. The Lion of the Year award is the top award for the organization that consists of over 790 Lions Clubs throughout California, with an approximate membership of 23,429 people. Steves, who is the immediate past president of the La Habra Host Lions was recognized for her efforts in the community and for helping establish the student chapter at Cal State Fullerton.
Quilt Guild holds local show
The Friendship Square Quilt Guild will present “Friendships Through Quilting”, March 5-6, at the La Habra Community Center. The Quilt Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7. A drawing for a beautiful hand-appliqued and hand-quilted Opportunity Quilt, “Friendship Tree”, will be held on Sunday at 3:30 pm. To purchase tickets contact any Guild member or you may purchase tickets at the show for $1 each or 6 for $5. For additional information visit our website at: www.fsqg.org
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016
If you want to hear first hand on whats happening in our community, be sure to attend the State of the Community Breakfast with Mayor James Gomez. This event begins at 7 a.m. at Westridge Golf Club. Pre-registration is required by either calling the LH Chamber at (562) 697-1704 or going online at www.lahabrachamber.com. For more information, please see their ad in this issue of the LH Journal.
or La Habra Heights. Those eligible for the women’s scholarship must be at least 30 years old, attend a college or university, and demonstrate a financial need. The NCL website is under construction, so applications are available at local high schools, and at the La Habra library, or by calling the NCL. Completed applications must be postmarked by Saturday, February 27, 2016. For more information, contact Heidi (562) 945-3857 or Gina (562) 947-7779.
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Did you know... By Nicole Panza La Habra Historical Museum
The Great Depression of the 1930s greatly affected the La Habra community. However, it was during this bleak time that our town’s Civic Center came to be in part because of federal funding made available by New Deal programs. Built in 1935, the new Spanish style Civic Center included city hall offices, the library, the fire department, and the American Legion Hall. Few buildings remain of the original Civic Center today, but those that do are a lasting testament to the quality craftsmanship that went into the building of these structures. The American Legion Hall, now known as the Veteran’s Hall, is one of the original civic center buildings left today. In the 1930s, La Habra’s American Legion Post # 267 was able to raise enough funds to build the hall. The American Legion owned the building until 1966 when the organization sold the Veteran’s Hall to the city for $65,000. Currently under renovation by the
city, this building serves as an important space for community events. The building that housed the La Habra Branch Library is the site of the La Habra Historical Museum today. It sits on land given to the city by the Launer family. The La Habra Branch Library opened in 1937 and served the La Habra community until 1966 when a new library facility was built. The library building was built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a New Deal program that helped alleviate unemployment by funding local infrastructure projects. There is a plaque at the entrance of the La Habra Historical Museum to this day that marks the building as a WPA project. 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, February 10, 1966; La Habra: The Pass Through the Hills by Esther Cramer; “New Deal Programs | Living New Deal.” Living New Deal.
The importance of highlighting grades
One of the things we do in this community is recognize the efforts of our children. And when I say “our” children, I don’t just mean our own, I mean those of our community. However, when it comes to academics and academic achievement, I think we can do a little more. I had the privilege of attending La Habra Kiwanis Club’s annual Bring Up Your Grades dinner. This is where the organization recognizes not the highest achieving students, but the students who made the most improvement in their academics for elementary grades 2-5. You should have seen the joy and pride in these kids’ faces, not to mention on the faces of their parents and family members in attendance. It was heartwarming. We have covered the La Habra Rotary’s recognition of outstanding students from the three high schools. Campus recognitions, like the trimester awards, are common for achieving students. There are even occasional incentives like ice cream parties and events. The middle schools have a variety of events and showcases where they can show off their academics. I think there should be more opportunities to emphasize these
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academic achievements. We need to find ways to highlight and stress the importance of education. I know they are already tasked with a variety of things, but I think it’s important that school board members and the superintendents or district administrators attend these events. I’ve seen the reaction of Imperial Middle School or Ladera Palma students when they find out they were just talking with a school board member about their projects. It is important for them to see the support from the top. They see the principals, but to see district or school board support, it adds a greater level of importance. I think it would also be good for city officials to attend or appear at some of these events. It creates a stronger connection for the children with the city and creates a better-perceived value of their recognition. Further, I think more city recognition for student academic achievement would be beneficial and help foster greater motivation for children to reach for and achieve better grades. As has been said, children are our future and we need to teach them well, and do what we can to help their future be bright. —The Editor
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LH Life Center opens new facility By Naomi Osuna La Habra Journal
La Habra Life Center opened the doors to its new location with an open house and official ribbon cutting February 4. The new facility at 860 E La Habra Blvd. provides the opportunity for the nonprofit organization to grow and provide greater services. The La Habra Life Center is a non-profit charitable organization that provides guidance and help for women who might be pregnant, whether it’s planned or unexpected. They are
available for support with parenting or adoption options. The Life Center encourages women to be fully informed of their options before making a decision. They educate young women on abortion, birth control, and plan b, and also have a certified teacher/registered nurse to help with family planning. According to the director, Mecki Grothues, the new facility continues to offer free pregnancy tests, practical help, baby clothes, baby furniture, diapers, strollers, and much more. “This will help benefit the community because we’ve heard that in this
area there are pregnant teenage moms and we want them to have good care, not just sloppy care and we can help,” Grothues said. The La Habra Life Center benefits women who are unsure and don’t have a strong support system. The employees and volunteers are available without judgment, but with information and assistance. The LHLC has helped many women, with complete confidentiality, for the past 35 years and on the average, assist about 800 women per year who range in age from 13 to 45 who come for help. These women are encouraged by the
Center to return whenever they need to, whether for personal help or guidance or help with clothing and needs for the babies. With the new facility, Grothues said she expects to officially become a clinic with ultrasound exams within the next several months. According to Grothues , it’s one more resources help women have the assistance they need. “Everyone is wanted,” Grothues explained, “everyone is loved, and we will do everything to make them experience the love for them.”
of the policies in each of the criteria listed above. A Fit City, adopts and implements one policy in each area. Currently, there are 18 active HEAL cities in the Orange County area. La Habra is one of only three Fit Cities, which include: San Clemente, and Santa Ana. Each city must submit their own policies for a healthy city, along with a resolution as to how they are going to implement these changes throughout their city. For La Habra, this included collab-
oration by the city and the school district. The creation of bicycle-friendly paths, emphasis on walking or biking to school, providing healthier lunch alternatives, developing hydration stations and fit kid centers are some examples of the developments created as part of the MMEH campaign. The city has also included these elements within its General Plan 2035. Like most initiatives or changes, results are not always immediate and take time.
However, the idea has taken off with positive feedback and the outlook on the future of the program seems bright. French believes there are three things that will continue to encourage change. “Support, desire and interest in identifying there is a problem and then taking the initiative to make it better,” she stated. “Over the course of the next five years, through the strategic plan that was set in place, the numbers drop in obesity.”
will be televised, and there will be a chance for the public to participate with comments. The downside of the need to adhere to the open meeting law is that it limits the committees opportunities to speak about its business. This would require them to only speak about committee issues at committee meetings that are open to the public. “And over the period of five years for the district this could actually amount to a lot of expense,” Higgins said.
The cost was noted to be $125,000, according to Clark at the meeting. “It needs to be Brown Act. Yes there are some costs involved, but once we get the project going […] there shouldn’t be a whole lot of meetings,” Bergman said. The applicant must be a resident, property owner and a registered voter, according to city officials at the meeting. And the committee chair will be selected by the committee, rather than the city council choosing who will run the meetings. There is no limit on the number of applicants to be accepted by the city.
The committee will hold meetings at the city chambers and sit normally where the city council sits. As officials began to prepare for the unanimous vote to form a roads committee, some council members reminisced on what happened during the last attempt at passing a roads assessment. “People were in a bad mood. Nobody was working. People were losing their homes. Everything was going wrong,” Higgins said. However, he went on to explain, now that the bond is paid off, it is a much more reasonable time to ask for a road assessment.
FIT: City rewarded for its commitment to health (From Page 1)
HEAL is a partnership of The League of California Cities and the California Center for Public Health Advocacy. They have established three specific designations for cities that include: eager, active, and fit. In order to be considered an Eager City, a city has to want to join the campaign to bring focus to a resolution in order for their city to improve. An Active City has adopted and already implemented at least two
COMMITTEE: Heights looks for input on roads (From Page 1)
The law requires, among other things, that city council meetings be open to the public. “One of the things that will help make this successful […] that you have a standing committee that goes on as long as this assessment district lasts,” Clark said at the January 14 meeting. This would be appointed by the council and it would be subject to the Brown Act, Clark said. In an effort to further communicate with the residents, the meeting
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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
Would Valentine’s Day be as big a day for people if the greeting card companies didn’t promote it? Valentine’s Day is second only to Christmas for the number of cards exchanged between people. Imagine a holiday considered by most to be secular, having its origins specifically with the martyrdom of an early Christian. Although some church bodies celebrate Valentine’s Day as a saint’s day, it is acknowledged by many more people as a day for lovers, or at the very least, friends. In fact the emphasis on friends or lovers accounts for the day’s popularity more than any greeting card company could ever have imagined. It is at the very least a day of relationships. Relationships can be celebrated between any two or more people. Most have memories from school days when the cards may have even been hand-made, drawn, colored and even hand delivered. As a person grew older, even more care was given to what kind of Valentine’s Card would go to which friend. Attention was given to make certain that the right message was conveyed and that it was neither overdone nor underdone and that the message was appropriate for the relationship. No matter how you view Valentine’s Day, the driving force for its popularity is relationships. So what happens when the calendar changes to February 15, and Valentine’s Day has quickly become a memory? The answer to that question is up to you. The spirit of Valentine’s Day doesn’t need to begin and end on February 14. So you give a card to somebody on the 14th? Give that person a card another day. Do you send flowers to a special friend? In California especially, that can occur any day of the year. Candy also is readily available. Even texting or a phone call can count as showing appreciation for a special relationship. Remember, you can celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14, as well as every other day of the year. Rehoboth Reformed Church 501 South Idaho Street #120 La Habra (626) 820-9390 Service: Sunday 10 a.m.
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The Warehouse Foursquare Church 16200 E. Amber Valley Dr. Whittier (562) 690-5109 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m.
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City Communicator La Habra Races Return It’s time 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 semichallenging 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. The La Habra Active Day Camp staff will host its Bamboo Kids Club for kids ages two to 13 years for adults who would like to participate in the race, but need childcare for their kids. 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 $15 through March 4th and $20 afterwards. Running clubs with 10 or more runners will receive a discount. Pre-registered participants can pick up their race packets on Friday, March 11th, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Pizza Rev, 1841 W. Imperial Hwy. For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at (562) 383-4200.
New Late Night Egg Hunt Event Added The City of La Habra has added more springtime fun! This year, we welcome our first Late Night Egg Hunt, which will be held on Thursday, March 24th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Westridge Golf Club, 1400 S. La Habra Hills Dr. The evening will begin with games and other activities to prepare participants to begin the hunt for the Golden Egg. The cost is $15 per child, which includes all activities, plus glow accessories to help light the way. Bring your empty basket and a flashlight and get ready for some fun! For more information about the Late Night Egg Hunt, please contact the Community Services Department MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., at 562-383-4205 or visit www.lahabraca.gov.
15th Annual Spring Family Eggstravaganza La Habra’s 15 th annual Eggstravganza will be held on Saturday, March 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the softball fields at La Bonita Park, 1440 W. Whittier Blvd. Activities will include an Eggs-Treme Kid Zone, with games, crafts, inflatables, balloon twisters, live DJ, helicopter egg drop, and more. To add to the excitement, eggs for the egg hunt will be dropped by a helicopter! Egg hunts will be held for specific age groups at the following times: 9:15 a.m. 0-2 yr. olds & 3-4 yr. olds 9:35 a.m. 5-6 yr. olds 9:50 a.m. 7-8 yr. olds 10:05 a.m. 9-10 & 11-12 yr. olds 10:20 a.m. teens & adults As in the past, the La Habra Family Resource Center’s Community Health Fair will be part of the Eggstravaganza, with 30-plus organizations participating. Visitors to the Fair will be able to participate in family activities, gather information, enter into the raffle for prizes and much more.For more information about the Eggstravaganza, please contact the Community Services Department Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m., at 562-383-4205 or visit www.lahabraca.gov.
Catch the La Habra Express
State of the Community Address & Breakfast
Looking for a way to get around La Habra without a car? The La Habra Express, bus 103B, continues to circulate around the City, as well as down to the Fullerton Transportation Center, with stops at St. Jude Hospital and Fullerton Junior College. The Express bus accomodates 23 riders, with room for two bicycles and two wheelchairs. Service is available Monday-Friday, from 6:10 a.m. to 6:26 p.m. Bus fare is $1 each way. To view a schedule and route map, please visit http://www.goplacesseefaces.com.
Mayor James Gomez will speak at the annual State of the Community Address and Breakfast on February 24th, 7:00-9:15 a.m. The event, hosted by the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held at Westridge Golf Club, 1400 S. La Habra Hills Dr. The address will include a report from City Hall and key segments that make up our community. The cost to attend the event is $30 per person. For more information or to register online, visit the Chamber website, www.lahabrachamber.com.
City Numbers
To Remember
Animal Control: Beautification Committee: Building & Safety: Child Development: Children’s Museum: City Clerk’s Office: City Hall: City Manager’s Office: Comm. Preserv. Hotline: Community Services: Engineering Department: Fire Department:
* All numbers are 562 area code unless otherwise specified.
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383-4352 383-4010 383-4116 383-4270 383-4236 383-4030 383-4000 383-4010 383-4143 383-4200 383-4151 691-4692
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
Web Site: www.lahabraca.gov
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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Olita Elementary Boys and Girls Club reaches academic presents top awards milestone Olita Elementary School is celebrating a huge accomplishment that few schools have achieved. In fact, Olita is the only elementary school in La Habra to meet the Adequate Yearly Progress goals two years in a row. All schools are held accountable for meeting progress goals. These are the challenging state standards and annual statewide progress objectives that are in place to ensure that all groups of students reach proficiency. In 2010, after state testing scores were released, Olita Elementary fell in to Program Improvement (PI) for not meeting the required goals for subgroups two consecutive years. The staff continued to review data to find where teaching improvements could be made and focused on better strategies to meet their students’ needs. After taking the corrective action measures that all PI schools must adhere, the teachers and staff were determined to make a difference in their students’ learning. In 2013, the staff was encouraged
Ismenen “Izzy” Rodriguez Ismenen “Izzy” Rodriguez 2015 Thomas A. Sauer 2015 Thomas A. Sauer Youth of the Year Youth of the Year & & Special Keystone Special Keystone Achievement Award that their efforts were payingAward off. Achievement All subgroups at Olita Elementary had met the required goals on the California State Test (CST). Unfortunately, that was the final year California students would be taking the CST and schools’ PI status would freeze until new requirements could be established from the new Smarter Balanced state assessment. As the new Smarter Balanced test scores and requirements were released, it was determined that Olita had met its AYP goals for the required two consecutive years and removing them from being in Program Improvement status. “We will continue to focus on our students’ needs to make sure ALL students achieve to their potential,” stated principal, Krista Van Hoogmoed. “The staff and teachers at Olita are very proud of the hard work to which they committed and it is so rewarding to see their efforts had paid off. They are an amazing staff that shows dedication and persistence.”
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Seventeen year-old Sonora High School 2015 SeniorThomas Ismenen “Izzy” RoA. Sauer driguez was named the Thomas A. Sauer Memorial Youth of the Year Youth of the award winner for the BoysYear & Girls Clubs of La Habra. The award is the & & Girls Club highest honor any Boys member can achieve and presented annually. Special Keystone Rodriguez received a $1,000 scholAchievement Awardat arship, and is going on to compete the Orange County level in March. Rodriguez, Keystone Club President, holds a 3.4 gpa and after high school plans to attend either UCI or Cal State Fullerton. She also earned this year’s Keystone Award. La Habra High sophomore Jeffrey Perez received the Warren Kraft Character Award, Viviana Euan, eighth grader at Rancho-Starbuck received Sportsmanship Award.
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Kiwanis honor achieving students By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Families, friends, and school principals gathered at the La Habra Community Center to recognize the hard work of some elementary school children last weekend at the La Habra Kiwanis Club’s 26th annual BUG awards. BUG stands for Bringing Up your Grades. The club honored 57 La Habra City School District students for improving their academics. Over 50 volunteers, including volunteers from the La Habra High School Key Club served 244 people dinner at the event.
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Lions serve up pasta for charity By Leon Rome La Habra Journal
Hundreds of people enjoyed a pasta dinner as the La Habra Host Lions Club held its Sixth Annual Pasta Fest on Saturday at the La Habra Community Center. This event is aimed to help fund the City of La Habra’s Senior Programs, which are administered by the Community Services Department. They do this by donating all of the proceeds to the city’s program.
Bidding for charity: People scouted the many items available for the silent auction at last Saturday’s annual Pasta Fest. Proceeds go to help fund the senior meals program in the city.
Throughout the night guests enjoyed a traditional Italian meal with ice cream for desert donated by Frankie’s Frozen Treats, and the opportunity to participate in a silent auction and raffle. According to La Habra Social Services Manager and chair for Pasta Fest Josie Anderson, the event had been in production since last October. “This event will benefit all our seniors in the community. It will help purchase lunches five days a week, will help purchase entertainment, and any activities that the seniors have,” said Anderson. With over 30 silent auction items present, the guests had several options to place a higher bid on. The numerous items ranged widely from adult wine baskets to children baskets filled with coloring books and plush toys, as well as a special ride along and lunch experience with La Habra Police Chief Jerry Price. The auction items were displayed without cellophane wrapping so that the bidders could actually see the items within the assembled baskets. Raffle tickets were sold throughout the night by the Miss La Habra court. The largest raffle prize up for grabs that night was a $500 gift card tree with gift cards for several restaurants and department stores hanging from the
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Dinner is served: La Habra Mayor Jim Gomez, center, and friends are just some of the many people who enjoyed an Italian dinner at the annual Lions Club Pasta Fest Saturday at the Community Center.
trees branches. La Habra Mayor James Gomez, had nothing but high praise for the events successful turnout. “Seniors are very dear to the heart of the community. They call La Habra a caring community, and it’s clearly demonstrated today by all the people that have donated to this event,” said Gomez. Some of the men of the Lions Club acted as chefs for the night, having started earlier that afternoon to cook in the community center’s large professional kitchen for the expected guests. According to the La Habra Leo’s Club President, Tiffany Maese, the Leo’s Club members were the servers and clean up crew throughout the night’s festivities. The Leo’s Club also provided popcorn and beverages to the
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guests as appetizers before the main course. Ofelia Hanson, president of the La Habra Host Lion’s Club, was glad to see how smooth the night turned out and showed great admiration for her Pasta Fest committee’s diligent work. “They did a great job. There’s no empty seat here, it’s a full house,” said Hanson. With live music entertainment provided by DJ Ross Creations and a dance floor located at the center of the large room, guests made sure to dance the night away after applauding the raffle and auction winners and eating their delicious pasta dishes. Based off of the success of this year’s event, there is no doubt that plans for the seventh annual even twill soon be underway.
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Harrington brings new attitude to Lady Highlanders
By Jason Burch La Habra Journal
After a frustrating end to a highly successful run as head coach at El Modena High School, Steve Harrington feels reinvigorated and ready to take the La Habra softball team to the next level. The Lady Highlanders new coach is wasting no time getting the team prepared and the girls are just as eager to get started. “You’ve gotta believe, and it starts now with the very first drill,” Harrington said before the first official team practice. The intensity, discipline and accountability that Harrington demands of his team fell out of favor at El Modena, but for La Habra, it was exactly what they were looking for. Harrington stands behind his coaching philosophy of training the girls like elite athletes and preparing them for college softball. Harrington describes his departure from El Modena like a relationship where two people just grow apart and want different things. “When I first started there the support was incredible, but the last few years there was basically zero,” Harrington said. Make no mistake about it, Steve Harrington runs a tight ship and demands accountability from his players. His
power-lifter build and tattooed arms foreshadow the intense demeanor by which he operates, but coming from a football background that is par for the course. What makes him so unique, is that he has devised a way to successfully translate the preparation and coaching techniques of football into softball. Harrington’s approach includes strength building techniques that you might see at the CrossFit Games. Another facet he borrowed from football is advanced scouting. Harington breaks down the competition with detailed scouting reports on every opposing player. Harrington first got into coaching softball back at Chaminade High School in 1990. At the time, he was coaching football for the school, when the athletic director coaxed him to try it out. He took the JV team all the way to a league title his first season and became intrigued by the strategy involved. After the season, he absorbed as many softball books and videos as he could and transitioned up to varsity. He also began coaching a travel ball team in Orange County called the BatBusters. Harrington’s BatBuster team sent seven players to the United States Olympic Team. In 2000 he took the job opening at El Modena, where several of his BatBuster
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Under new management: Newly-named La Habra Head Coach Steve Harrington takes no time in starting to prepare the members of the Lady Highlanders’ softball team for their upcoming season.
players attended high school at the time. While at El Modena, Harrington became one of the winningest softball coaches in Orange County, compiling an unprecedented winning percentage of nearly 80-percent. Harrington led El Modena to the CIF Playoffs every year, including a State Championship in 2008. When it comes to in-game coaching, Harrington prides his teams on playing a unique brand of softball. “I coach a different style of play, defensively you are going to see a lot of shifts,” Harrington said. Offensively he prides his teams on putting pressure on the defense with aggressive base running and taking what the defense gives him at the plate. After leaving El Modena, Harrington took a year off of high school ball. He said that he evaluated all of the factors when deciding to coach high school again, but what sealed the deal for him was the talent of the team at La Habra. “We had a whole infield of freshman the other day, it’s incredible the talent we have here,” Harrington said. He also raved about the community and school support he has felt from La Habra, which is something that he said was lacking the last couple years at El Modena. “I’m telling you it has just been a very welcoming experience,” Harrington said. “Oh my god the support here has been incredible.” Harrington said that he made it a point not to come in and change everything. “You don’t want to come in and clean house, because their house is already built and its got a good foundation,” he said. Part of that foundation are assistant coaches Gina Doublin, Richard Flores and Andy Garcia. Flores has been with the program for 16 years and Garcia has been on board for five years.
“We are ecstatic,” Flores said. “We are in love with his presence here and everything about his style of softball.” Garcia echoed Flores’ sentiments and pointed out that Harrington has brought discipline and accountability to the team. “The last few seasons the girls kind of did what they wanted, but this season the girls are jelling and starting to play together as a team,” Flores said. The two assistants also talked about how Harrington has brought a college style approach to the team. “He has intertwined the [the high school game] with college style, so that when the girls leave here they will be ready,” Flores said. “I believe he is going to uplift our program to heights we’ve never seen.” Most importantly the players have taken to his methods right away. All of the coaches have noticed a big difference in the girls already. “He is showing them the big picture and they are drooling over it, we have been waiting for a coach like him for so long,” Doublin said. Harrington has wasted no time implementing his philosophy with the team. A firm believer in “iron sharpening iron,” Harrington has already set up preseason games and tournaments for the Lady Highlanders to play some of the toughest teams in Southern California. For the Lady Highlanders the future looks bright. The team has finished Freeway League Champions three out of the last four seasons, but Harrington now has the girls aiming higher. He stopped short of making any predictions about the season, but it’s safe to say they believe big things are coming. “I’ve been there [CIF Championships],” Harrington said to his team before their first official practice. “I’ve seen it and I am telling you right now, we have the talent to make it there, but you gotta believe.”
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SPORTS Heralds roll past National Signing Day
Knights with stifling defense
By Bryant Freese La Habra Journal
Whittier Christian controlled the game from start to finish against Ontario Christian Saturday night, winning 67-29 in a home game at Whittier Christian High School. The Heralds played like they had a lot to prove after a disappointing 21-point loss Tuesday night against Heritage Christian. “They had a little redemption in themselves tonight” said Sherwin Durham, head coach of the Heralds. The Heralds started off slow, scoring only seven points in the first four minutes of the basketball game. They kept themselves in the game with their man-to-man, intense defense. Ontario Christian took their only lead of the game midway through the first quarter with a three-point field goal from Grayson Kline. Prompting Shane Dean of the Heralds to match him with a three-point field goal of his own. Deans’ shot got the teams energy up on both sides of the ball. Moments later Christian Alvis-labadie made a driving lay-up around a Knights defenseman while being fouled giving the Heralds a two point lead before they went on a 6-0 run to end the first quarter, they led Ontario Christian 18-10 after one quarter. The energy from the Heralds carried into the second quarter. The defensive intensity of Whittier Christian played an important role in building a big lead. “The defense is what makes us go,” said Durham. The defense did make them go. Whittier Christians defense held the Knights to seven points in the second quarter, outscoring Ontario Christian 22-7. Shane Dean also played a key role in the dominant second quarter, scoring seven points. He finished the game leading the Heralds with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Dean looked to be the biggest, fastest and strongest player on the court Saturday night. Durham noted, “he really had it going tonight.” The Knights didn’t have an answer for him defensively. Dean was quick to credit his teammates for getting him great opportunities during the game after being asked about his commanding performance. “When we have a hot hand we keep feeding them,” said Durham. Deans’ offensive spark and Whittier Christians tough defense gave them
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a 40-17 lead going into halftime. The Heralds started off the second half with a 23-point lead, but the intensity didn’t let up on either side of the court. The Whittier offense moved the basketball around side-to-side to get the best open shot, “we always move the ball well,” said Dean “It’s a staple of our team.” The defense stood strong stifling the Ontario Christian offense once again, holding them to only three points in the third quarter. The Whittier Christian offense got more help from junior Justin Turner, who benefited from the great offensive ball movement. Turner scored nine points in the second half and 14 points in the game. Turner was lethal from behind the three-point line, hitting three shots on 50% shooting. Taking the Heralds into the final quarter of the game leading 57-20. With a seemingly insurmountable lead going into the 4th quarter the Heralds worked on their ball movement even more. Passing the ball as many times as possible while winding down the clock as long as the shot clock would allow them too. The Heralds defense gave up only 12 points in the second half of the basketball game, leading them to a 67-29 win over Ontario Christian. Whittier Christian will play Maranatha at Whittier Christian High School Tuesday night.
Lady Heralds overpower Ontario Christian
Whittier Christian girls basketball overmatched Ontario Christian with their size in the paint, winning 44-20 Saturday afternoon at Whittier Christian High School. The Lady Heralds had problems turning the ball over early and often. But their defense started playing tough, causing six turnovers in the first quarter. Freshman point guard Justine Nieto started the second quarter strong for the Heralds with a three-point field goal to make the score 11-3. Even with the offense starting to pick up, the defense continued to play aggressively, holding Ontario Christian to under 30 percent shooting from the field. The Heralds defense forced a total of 16 turnovers, holding the Knights to 20 points, eight points below their season average.
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Troy snatches league’s top spot from La Habra in OT By Jason Burch La Habra Journal
La Habra and the No. 3 team in CIF Division 3, Troy battled through six tightly contested periods before the Lady Warriors came away with a 15-12 victory to decide the top spot in Freeway League girl’s water polo last Wednesday night at Buena Park High School. Maddi Garcia came up with four of her record 20 total saves in the first overtime, but after Troy forced three turnovers in the final 2:25, a rebound put-back finally got past the Lady Highlanders goalkeeper with just :02 to play in the first overtime. Troy’s aggressive length of the pool defense coupled with the mounting pressure of the situation forced La Habra into a few bad passes that led to three breakaway scoring opportunities. “I think we rushed in a couple key spots, which led to bad passing which led to steals,” said La Habra Head Coach Courtney Robertson. “I think that is what led to two or three of their goals at the end.” Garcia elevated and blocked all
three potential scores, however the third save ricocheted back to a Troy player, who lobbed in the go ahead score from two meters out to make it 12-11 going into the final overtime frame. With their backs against the wall and fatigue setting in, La Habra added one more goal in the second overtime, but was ultimately outscored 3-1 to give Troy the victory. Robertson was happy with the way her team battled back and believes the one thing they need to do is play more calmly down the stretch when they meet Troy again in the Freeway League tournament next week. Natasha Velez and Lindsey Potter led the way for La Habra offensively with four goals apiece. “I felt like we came out so strong, at the end we did get a little tired, but we gave it our best,” Potter said. The Lady Highlanders held the lead nearly the entire first half and went into the break with a 6-5 advantage. After four lead changes in the second half, La Habra scored the final two goals of regulation to send the game into overtime. Garcia’s five
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Nothing gets by: La Habra goaltender Maddi Garcia looks to pass the ball to a teammate during a recent game. Garcia made 20 saves against Troy in the overtime battle last Wednesday, where the warriors won 15-12.
saves in the fourth period kept La Habra. Velez, Potter and Garcia all made it clear that they still have complete confidence that they can turn the table next week against Troy when they
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14 SPORTS Marlow leads Raiders in second-half surge By Erik Markus La Habra Journal
The Raiders rallied in the second half to upset the Troy Warriors on Friday night, winning 68-64. With just a minute to play, Kevin Marlow took a shot from the baseline, fading out of bounds. “That’s kind of my go-to move, the pull up jumper. It was feeling good tonight. When it came down to it, I went with what was most comfortable,” Marlow said. Marlow’s shot fell, hitting nothing but net, and giving the Raiders a one point lead. “The most courageous player on the court was Kevin Marlow tonight,” head coach Mike Murphy said. “Those are moments that I live for. I love when the pressure’s on me,” Marlow said. Marlow’s heroics led the Raiders (16-9, 6-2), but started in the first quarter. Marlow scored 11 of his 22 points in the first quarter, as he paced the Raiders through the Warriors (14-11, 5-3) first quarter blitz. The hot shooting Warriors started the game where they left off last time these two teams met, shooting the lights out. “I kept telling us at every time out, to hang in there, we’re fine, we’re playing good defense,” Murphy said, “We just emphasize, we got to run them off the three point line.” The Raiders stayed close after the first quarter, and chipped away as the game wore on. “It was amazing that they held it together,” Murphy said. Defense was the key for the Raiders, who went from giving up 41 points in the first half, to only 23 in the second half. “We did a really good job in the second half. They scored 80 points on us last time. 41 in the first half (today) and I just said guys if we’re going to win, we’re going to have to defend,” Murphy said. As the Warriors adjusted to Marlow’s shooting,
Austin Carter went to work dominating the boards and putbacks. “Austin’s a double double machine. We’ve played eight league games, and in every game, he’s had a double double,” Murphy said. Carter’s presence on the inside limited Troy’s Samir Shafi as well as provided a reliable option when the were in need of a bucket. There were multiple times where coach Murphy would yell to his guards to get the ball in to Austin. “We put a lot of plays in where we would set double screens, and then the second guy would slip, and we were getting Austin on that,” Murphy said. That effort proved successful, with Carter scoring 13 of his 17 in the second half. The X factor in this game for the Raiders was Colin Lopez who hit a buzzer beater at the end of the second quarter, and was a spark plug off the bench playing in crunch time. “Probably one of the most underrated players in this league. The kid’s a freak athlete and nights like tonight, he steps up big time,” Marlow said. Lopez has been sitting on the bench all season as one of the guards blocked by Marlow. “I told him yesterday, to be ready, because I know he’s a really good player, and he came out tonight and he played great,” Murphy said. “I’ve been waiting for this moment this whole season. It finally happened,” Lopez said. However, Lopez was able to knock down shots, energize his team, as well as play defense on one of the toughest players in the league. Aaron Yoo torched the Raiders in their last meeting because of his speed and strength. Lopez however pestered him and made him work for all seven of his points. “I’ve been playing with that guy for a long time, and I just had to stay in front of him,” Lopez said. The Raiders win came while the Buena Park Coyotes fell to the Lancers. With wins against the Lancers
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Taking it: Sonora’s Kevin Marlow takes the ball to the basket in last week’s win against Troy. Marlow’s pull-up jumper (two of his 22 points) late in the game helped seal the 68-64 win for the Raiders.
and Warriors this week, and four in a row, the Raiders move into a first place tie with the Buena Park, with two games left on the schedule. The Raiders finish the regular season on Thursday night at home against the Coyotes.
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