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February 23, 2017
New LH City Hall set to open By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
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A friendly walk: The restoration project going on at Powder Canyon continues. The project, managed by the Habitat Authority and funded by Southern California Edison is now in the seeding and planting phase where nearly 40 native plant species will be planted in the 53 acres of trails along the canyon.
Powder Canyon restoration on track By Jay Seidel
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Powder Canyon in La Habra Heights is in the middle of an environmental restoration project. The project, run by Habitat Authority and started in October, is in collaboration with Southern California Edison. It was brought on due to SCE's Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project, which is a series of new and upgraded high-voltage electric transmission lines and substations that will be stretching through the Angeles National Forrest and down into the San Gabriel Valley area. SCE agreed to consolidate most of its habitat mitigation requirements from Project segments 7 and 8 of the TRTP onto the Habitat Authority’s Preserve, which includes Powder Canyon. According to Andrea Gullo, Executive Director of the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority, 60 acres total will be restored to native habitat consisting of 53 acres of coastal sage scrub and seven acres of oak and walnut woodlands. Gullo added that coastal sage scrub is a plant community made
up of several different plant species and supports the coastal California gnatcatcher, a bird protected by the Endangered Species Act. The habitat restoration in Powder Canyon started in October and included weed clearance by goat grazing. This has been followed by the killing of standing weeds and reducing the weed stored in the soil. This needs to be done before seeding and planting. According to Gullo, locally collected seeds will be used as much as possible for seeding and plant propagation followed by five years of maintenance. Locally collected seeds have a greater chance of survival, ensure that the right subspecies are used, and ensures that hybridization will not be introduced into the area. She added that temporary irrigation will be used for two-three years during maintenance to help establish the plants. The end result will be a self-sustaining native habitat. There are several benefits of this project. The area will be restored back to its native habitat increasing the
native habitat available for dependent animals. Converting weeds to native habitat will increase the enjoyment of recreational users of the Puente Hills Preserve, and in particular Powder Canyon. Also, the community will be safer from wildfires. Flashy fuels, estimated to make up the majority of the 60-acre site, will be removed. The restoration site will continue to be managed in perpetuity with funding by SCE used to establish a long-term management endowment. Fall/Winter 2017/18 – Seeding and planting 2018-2023 – Plant maintenance and establishment In addition, nearly 40 native plant species will be used. The day to day coordination of the project is done by Habitat Authority Ecologist, Lizette Longacre. The project is regulated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and funded by SCE. The Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority is a local government joint powers authority which manages 3,870 acres of hillsides in Whittier, Hacienda Heights and La Habra Heights.
After a slight delay due to the recent rains, the new La Habra Civic Center is nearly open for business. The rains caused the start of the move to the new city hall to be delayed from February 17 to March 2. The new civic center is set to be open and operating on March 7. While most of the construction was complete, some of the exterior work, including concrete and paving in the parking lot, had to be delayed to allow for proper draining. The move in the middle of the week will be a bit of a challenge. The city will try to keep basic city departments open while others move. This will not cause a delay in permits or water bills, etc. Beginning March 7, the former city hall will remain open for regular business while the administration and personnel departments pack and move. City hall will close March 3 to allow other city departments the opportunity to pack and move. Saturday and Sunday, March 4 and 5, the moving company will continue to move items to the new City Hall. Both city hall buildings will be closed Monday, March 6 to allow for staff to unpack and set up the operations in the new building. The former city hall will remain permanently closed. The US Post Office will move to its new location in the city hall complex during the weekend as well. The current post office will be closed and not reopen. The new post office is set to open Tuesday, March 7. The city council will hold its meeting on March 6 in the new Council Chamber (the one-story building on the southeast corner of Euclid Street and La Habra Boulevard. The city hall will stay closed Tuesday, March 7 to allow staff to finalize setting up. The new civic center complex will be open to the public on March 8.
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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, February 23, 2017
Help support Relay for Life Team Chamber. All you have to do is go out for some pizza at PizzaRev from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and they will donate 20% of your bill back to the charity. Just be sure to mention the fundraiser at the register. PizzaRev is located at 1841 W. Imperial Hwy La Habra.
Friday, February 24, 2017
Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts begins today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and runs through Sunday, February 26. (Sunday hours are from 11:30-5) Enjoy many different forms of art, crafts, jewelry, music and more! Admission and parking are free. Location: Hillcrest CongressionalChurch, 2000 West Road, La Habra Heights.
Saturday, February 25, 2017
The La Habra Library presents “Spanish Patriots During the American Revolution.” Join this presentation on Spain’s military actions during the Revolutionary War today at 2 p.m.
Monday, February 27, 2017
Homework Help at the La Habra Library Monday-Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. High school students volunteer to help elementary students (K-5) with their homework as well as computers with educational software and links to websites that the school uses, such as ST Math, and tablets with books and educational software as well. Parents need to register their student at their first session. Night Owl Specials at La Habra 300 Bowl! Monday through Thursday from 6-11 p.m. unlimited bowling with shoe rental for only $10.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Imperial Middle School and Washington Middle School, along with the OC Child exploitation Task Force presents Internet Safety & Cyberbullying Family Education Night. Learn how to monitor your child while online and understand internet safety. This presentation will be held at the La Habra Community Center beginning at 6 p.m. and is for parents and 6-8 grade students. For more information call (562) 690-2344. La Habra Heights Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament is today from 4-9 p.m., benefiting children and adults with disabilities. $30 buy-in, includes food and one drink
and $20 guest, includes food and one drink. Cash bar and prizes are also available. The tournament takes place at HBIC, 981 N. Euclid St. La Habra. Register early, as seating is limited to 80 players. For registration and questions call (562) 694-5655 x 103, email: jcecil@hbic.org, or visit: www.hbic.org. Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Drive for the LH Resource Center is this weekend. Everyone in the community is invited to come to the church parking lot today between 5-6 p.m. or tomorrow (Sunday) from 6-11:30 a.m. to drop off canned goods, dry goods and toiletries.
Monday, March 6, 2017
La Habra City Council Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. This will be the first City Council meeting to take place in the new council chambers located at 100 E. La Habra Blvd.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Save your family history/memories at this free Memoir Writing Workshop. Class begins at 10:30 a.m. at the La Habra United Methodist Church, 631 N. Euclid.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
La Habra Heights City Council Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
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On a roll: The Herald Song and Cheer Teams took top awards at the FCC (Fellowship of Christian Cheer) competition on Saturday, February 18. That followed the team's earning top spots at Azusa Pacific University on February 11 at their first Competition of the season. They received first place for their routine, and were named division champs. Andrea Reincke received second place for best jumps.
Community has opportunity to be part of LH City Hall
The city of La Habra is selling customized engraved pavers that will be placed in the new Civic Center plaza. The pavers can celebrate families, honor a loved one, highlight a local business, or anything else. Pavers can be in a 12-inch by 12inch size for $300 or an 8-inch by 8-inch size for $200 though June 30. For more information, or to order a paver, go to: lahabraca.gov/ paverprogram, or contact La Habra Community Services Department at (562) 383-4200.
Goats and sheep available for local yard maintenance
The Future Farmers of America programs at La Habra and Sonora High Schools are offering goat and sheep rentals for local residents who need their yards trimmed. Residents of La Habra and La Habra Heights c a n a rrange for one or two goats or sheep to be delivered to their homes to trim down overgrown grass and weeds. It must be a well-fenced property For more information, or to arrange for a goat to come to your house, contact Phil Pacia at Sonora at 562-266-2003.
The Children's Museum is helping children adopt caterpillars
The Children's Museum of La Habra is hosting Caterpillar adoption. Parents can pre-order caterpillar kits for their children. The pick-up date and workshop is set for March 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a shoe box to create a caterpillar cabana to take home. The cost for the kits is $5. Participants will receive a caterpillar kit containing a live caterpillar and caterpillar food. Pre-reservation for the caterpillar is required. For more information or to reserve your kit, please call (562) 383-4236.
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Tourville named new Lowell Joint School District Board member Marty Tourville was appointed to the board of the Lowell Joint School District to fill the unexpired term of Brandon Jones, who had to resign his position. The provisional appointment serves until the next general election held in November 2018. He received his bachelor’s deTOURVILLE gree in business administration from Cal State los Angles, and he serves as the regional manager of Bank of the West. Tourville has been involved with the district and its foundation for the last nine years, most recently as the president of the Lowell Joint Education Foundation. Tourville’s philosophy of education is that “every child deserves the opportunity to have available the best possible education. It is also the responsibility of the administration to provide a safe environment to learn and grow.
Spring CERT classes set
La Habra Police and Los Angeles County Fire Departments announced the dates for the spring Community Emergency Response Team training. Courses will be held on consecutive weeks April 1, 8 and 15. The training teaches residents emergency response and recovery skills. Students will learn emergency preparedness, fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster, medical and disaster psychology training. The training is free to the public who are high school age or older. For information or to reserve your spot in the class, call (562) 383-4306 or email dgonzalez@lahabraca.gov.
Ross stores helping Boys and Girls Clubs of LH Ross is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America with a program called, “Help Local Kids Learn.” This February, customers can make a contribution at the La Habra Ross Dress for Less location during checkout to be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of La Habra.
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Did you know... By Nicole Panza La Habra Historical Museum
In La Habra has been home to many talented artists over the years. One such local artist was Betty Lou Nichols. She was a photographer, painter, and seamstress, but she was especially known for her ceramic work and her head vases in particular. She attended Fullerton High School and Fullerton Junior College where she majored in art. It was at Fullerton Junior College that she first discovered pottery. She studied under Mary Hodgedon, who was considered the foremost authority on ceramics in California. After her husband joined the military in 1940, Nichols moved in with her parents in La Habra and set up a small kiln in their backyard. She began producing ceramic figurines that she decorated herself. In 1949, her factory was located at 639 Central Ave. in La Habra, and at the height of her business she employed 30 people to help produce her distinctive ceramics. Her head vases were the primary pieces produced. What made Nichols’ head vases so distinctive were the hand-applied details like ruffled bodices, hat bows, curly hairstyles and long eyelashes. However, despite the distinct style of her head vases, her designs could not be copyrighted and in the 1950s the market was flooded with imports from Japan that were much cheaper to produce. Unable to compete with these imports, Nichols was forced to close her shop in 1962. In her later years Nichols became
known locally for her paintings. After her death in 1995, a renewed interest in Betty Lou Nichols head vases emerged, and her pieces now sell for a significant amount. Those interested in seeing her unique ceramic works can visit the La Habra Historical Museum where several of Betty Lou Nichols head vases are on display. The museum is located at 215 E La Habra Blvd and is open on Saturdays from 12 to 4 pm. Just another interesting piece of history about where we live, work, and enjoy being a part of the La Habra community. Sources: La Habra Historical Museum Archives
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Local artist: La Habra resident Betty Lou Nichols was known for her distinct vases of ceramic heads. Many of her pieces are on display at the La Habra Historical Museum.
The La Habra Journal is an independent, locally owned and run, community newspaper published bimonthly and serving the cities of La Habra and La Habra Heights. The Journal’s mission is to provide a vehicle of communication for the whole community and bring the community members together. The La Habra Journal welcomes views and comments from the community. All letters to the editor need to have a name for publication. Comments by the community are the views of the community and subject to verification. Authors will be contacted and notified prior to publication of their letters. The La Habra City Council meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. The La Habra Heights City Council meets on the second Thursday of the month at City Hall at 6 p.m.
Example of daily courage not to be forgotten
As many know, last Monday, Whittier Police Officer Keith Boyer was killed after being shot, when he and Officer Patrick Hazell responded to a traffic collision on the corner of Colima and Mar Vista Street. Hazell was also shot, but is expected to survive. The shooter was driving a stolen car and was a known gang member from Los Angeles. According to police, he was a two-time parolee with an extensive rap sheet. Apparently, the 26-year-old male had stolen the car in East Los Angeles, where he may have been involved in another killing earlier that morning. The suspect was arrested and is in custody. However, think about that for a second. The two officers were responding to a traffic collision. They were there to assist and render aid to possible victims and secure the location so other drivers remained safe. They were responding to a routine call and then suddenly ambushed and shot. Imagine being at work, like any other day, and you get called to help someone. Then, you get shot. The loss for the Whittier Police Department is huge, and the loss for the Boyer family is immeasurable. Police officers never know what will happen in their work day. They repeatedly face life and death situations and do it head on, and without hesitation. Police officers like Boyer and Hazell remind me of the Bible passage, Isaiah 6:8. “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" They respond to protect and preserve the well being of their communities. There has been attention given to officers who over step, make bad decisions and abuse their power. They are wrong. However, they do not reflect the professionalism and bravery shown by the thousands of other officers around the country. These men and women, truly are
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heroes. The tragic loss of Officer Boyer is a reminder of just how dangerous their jobs are and how better we are because of them. A difficult aspect to think about is that this event might have been avoided had it not been for us, the voters. California voters approved Prop. 47 in 2014 and 57 in 2016 to help reduce the overcrowding in California prisons. This new law allowed inmates serving sentences for crimes affected by the reduced penalties to be released early. Police departments across the state have seen an increase in crime since the passage of the propositions. The shooter in this case was a twotime parolee. He most likely benefitted from the propositions and was driving that stolen car because of an early release. California legislatures need to rethink this proposition and consider a new proposition to fix some of the problems created by Props 47 and 57. In the mean time, we can only be grateful for the work and dedication by police officers. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Boyer and Hazell families, and we stand along with the La Habra Police Department and Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department in support of the Whittier Police Department. —The Editor
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Our mission in the La Habra City School District is to not only prepare our students to thrive in high school, but to have the critical thinking skills and capacity to innovate and collaborate as they pursue careers, college, and active citizenship in a global economy. We appreciate the support of our community in helping us achieve that vision for every child.
Elementary Students Experience Theater Arts Residency The La Habra City School District continues to open doors to learning through the visual and performing arts (VAPA). This year we partnered with Segerstrom Center for the Arts to bring in theater artists and musicians to work with our elementary students and teachers. Our third-grade students recently completed a theater arts residency with Peter Kors. Teachers were delighted to see their students discover their speaking and stage presence skills while gaining a deeper understanding of the core content. Second grade students across the district will experience a six-week music residency program with Megan Hook or Beth Susseman. Both artists use the piano and song to help students express their ideas and retell stories.
New Superintendent Named in La Habra City Schools
Meet Dr. Joanne Culverhouse It is both an honor and a privilege to be named the Superintendent of the La Habra City School District. I appreciate the warm welcome I have received from the Board of Education, staff, support staff, teachers, administrators, city officials, and community members. Clearly La Habra is the “All American City” and I am grateful and proud to become a member of the team. As Superintendent of La Habra City School District, I will be the “Lead Leader”, positioning us for success by inspiring others through modeling, mentoring, and painting a picture of what is possible for our students. Being a “Lead Leader” does not happen behind a desk and as the Superintendent, I value spending time in the classroom and I appreciate and enjoy being actively involved in school and community events It is clear to me that past performance is a predictor of future success and an indicator of who you are as a person and a leader. My beliefs and values are aligned with the principles and expectations of the schools, community and its stakeholders. I believe in the best intentions of others and that trust must be earned through genuine relationships and a love for children. I earned my Doctorate from UCLA and a B.S. and M.S. in Education and Administration at the University of Nevada, Reno. I most recently served as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. I have previously taught elementary school, coached, and served as a principal at the elementary, middle and high school level. My past experiences have also included principal positions in Sun Valley, Nevada; Hemet California; and Laguna Beach, California. My life experiences span the range of communities of both poverty and affluence in urban, rural, and suburban settings and it is abundantly clear to me that parents want the best for their children and they understand that schools are vital to their success.
2nd grade students from Ladera Palma on their first day of their artist residency.
I want to thank members of the Board of Education, LHCSD employees, community members and every family for entrusting me with your children. I take that honor seriously and pledge my best effort to fulfill your expectations and continue to provide the best education possible to our students. We will maintain a focus of mastering academic skills while developing effective communicators, critical thinkers, and responsible and respectful members of society.
Keeping active fuels student learning Fuel up to Play 60 grants consists of in-school nutrition and physical activity programs that are supported by the National Dairy Council, local dairy councils and the National Football League. The La Habra City School District Wellness Committee has worked with the local dairy councils, the Orange County Department of Education and St. Jude Medical Center to obtain “Fuel up to Play 60” grants at six of the District’s nine schools over the past 18 months. This constitutes the highest percentage of schools within one district to receive the awards and the most awards received by a single district with the exception of Los Angeles Unified School District. The almost $25,000 in grant funds received to date has been designated for a variety of expenditures. In addition to purchasing hockey equipment for the Physical Education Classes, Washington Middle School has transformed their cafeteria into the “Patriot Café.” Several schools are purchasing “Cooking Stations” that will allow teachers to teach hands-on, nutrition lessons in their classrooms. The best part of the nutrition lessons is that the students will have the opportunity to eat their healthy projects. Imperial Middle School has developed a “Blenderless Smoothie Cart” as well as “Grab and Go” lunches that will provide students with healthy alternatives while reducing the lines in the traditional school cafeteria. Ladera Palma Elementary School will be putting a “Fresh Produce Stand” in the corner of the cafeteria to provide Students with fresh fruits and vegetables. The new area of Ladera Palma’s cafeteria will include food carts, displays and a student-generated mural to be painted on the wall. Several of the Elementary Schools in the La Habra City School District are using the funds to purchase jump ropes, tetherballs and red handballs as teachers are instructing students in the traditional schoolyard games. The attitude of supporting a healthier student is nothing new as the La Habra City School District and their partners have joined together to “Rethink Your Drink”, “Walk to School Wednesdays,” and with the help of our Credentialed PE Teachers, have developed a comprehensive program that encourages our Students to Move More and Eat Healthy.
Young engineers making their mark in STEM competition On January 18, 2017, Washington Middle School students Clarissa Cabrera, Alan Guardado, Ethan Hernandez, and Desiree Mejia presented a final project of a Rube Goldberg machine at the Orange County Dept. of Education (OCDE) STEM Student Showcase Dress Rehearsal. These students represent Dr. Pritchard and Mrs. Bowen’s 3rd-period Engineering and Coding class. They demonstrated their knowledge of force and motion, and the mechanical advantage of each of the six simple machines required to create a Rube Goldberg machine that seamlessly transfers energy from one simple machine to the next in order to complete a simple task. The students also presented their project at the Student Technology Showcase on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Mendez Intermediate School in Santa Ana. This was part of The OC Computer Using Educators “CUE” Technology Festival. Laura Dellisanti, OCDE Educational Technology Specialist, commented, “…Everyone was impressed with the preparation, knowledge, and enthusiasm your students exhibited! The energy in the room was incredible!” La Habra City School District is extremely proud of our Washington Patriots and agree with Ms. Dellisanti wholeheartedly!
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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 & 11:15 a.m. Emanuel Lutheran Church 150 N. Palm Street La Habra (562) 691-0656 Service: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Family Bible Church 123 E. 2nd Ave. La Habra (562) 694-9900 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Monday Community Prayer 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 6 p.m.; Friday 7:00 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.
INSPIRATIONAL CORNER By Dennis Laherty, the Co-Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church, La Habra
As a society, are we getting away from the concept of self-examination? Are we leaving individual responsibility for others? Has blaming others become so common that we don’t need to consider other options for what happens in our lives? Here are some phrases that we have seldom heard during the last six months: “I made a mistake.” “I need to do some soul searching.” “I don’t know who’s at fault, I’ll have to think about it.” “I’ll just cut him/her some slack.” I wonder what’s going on in our society. Certainly the political scene is different from what it has been over the years. Conversations involving health care and immigration are two topics that put most people on guard these days, not knowing where the discussion will lead. Will the discussion be constructive or will it be negative and highly emotional? Virtually all these topics have become what are called “hot button issues” because people have adopted the direction of going after the other person. I don’t know when this attitude began or how it has become so widespread. I do know that until it changes, our society will have an overabundance of anger and discomfort as we move to the future. Maybe it’s time for self-examination. I am not implying that there are no problems in the world outside ourselves. But if there are to be solutions to any problems in society they need to begin with each individual wanting to bring them to a constructive conclusion. I believe that posture requires self-examination. Accusing, condemning, name-calling and angry outbursts just don’t have a place for constructive solutions to occur. There was a publication a few years ago titled, “Noisy Contemplation.” Its premise was that even in our busy, speedy and intense society there is time for consideration, thoughtful deliberation and kindness. Maybe it’s time again for noisy contemplation as each person addresses solutions for a society that has become so agitated. St. Paul Lutheran Church 111 W. Las Palmas Drive Fullerton, CA 92835 714-879-8290 Services: Sunday Liturgical 8.a.m. and 11 a.m. Praise: 9:30 a.m. Vineyard North Orange County 615 S. Palm St La Habra (562) 697-4600 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.
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LH native looking to make it big in music By Genesis Miranda La Habra Journal
La Habra may seem like a small city, but great things can come out of a close community. For Juan Pablo Castillo, known by his artist name JP Castillo, La Habra was a major stepping stone and a great memory for his singing career. Castillo came to the United States from Costa Rica when he was only 8 years old. He and his family moved around quite a bit through cities like Southgate, Norwalk, Paramount and finally La Habra. Coming from a musical family, it’s no wonder why Castillo has a love for music and the stage. His mother was a singer and his father was a drummer. Growing up in a religious family, Castillo was trying to figure out his own path. In school he tended to be timid and shy. “I was trying to develop my relationship with God,” Castillo said. It wasn’t until Junior year of high school, at La Habra High School, where Castillo met David Montoya. Montoya became the choir teacher and one of Castillo’s most memorable encounters. Prior to Montoya, Castillo said there was no established choir class or program. The summer of his sophomore year the school offered vocal classes. But it wasn’t until Montoya came to the school that a choir program began. When the choir was formed, Montoya wanted to create a group of student leaders, which Castillo formed part of. “[Montoya] is a very happy person, he treated us all as individuals,” said Castillo. During one of the many competitions Castillo attended with the La Habra High School choir, he ended up being the only male vocal. And much to his surprise he won the award for
“best male solo.” It was there at La Habra High School where Castillo developed relationships with Montoya and his classmates; and he learned vocal skills that would stay with him until this day. “I am very grateful for that and [Montoya] opened up a whole new world for me,” said Castillo. After high school Castillo attended Fullerton College for a couple of years, first as an instrumental major and then as a vocal major. He formed part of the “Cabana Boys” as their drummer and later as a vocalist. Performing with the “Cabana Boys” Castillo said he loved the energy he received from the audiences. Although he ended up dropping out of college, Castillo’s opportunities as a singer soon followed. After accompanying a friend to an audition at Disneyland, Castillo ended up auditioning himself and landed a job offer from Disney. It was his first professional job offer and he knew he could not let this go. Unfortunately at that moment, Castillo was undocumented and waiting on his paperwork to arrive. He explained his situation to his potential employers and thought he would have to let it go. Luckily all of his documentation and paperwork arrived a day before he would have had to sign paperwork for the job offer and he landed the job with Disneyland. He formed part of the High School Musical cast as the main singer and as Aladdin. “I’m a bold person. It took a lot but it was a great experience for me,” said Castillo. “Passion must be converted into discipline.” After that experience, Castillo went
Photo courtesy JP Castillo
Local talent: LHHS graduate JP Castillo releases his first single while preparing for his EP album.
on to Osaka, Japan to work for Universal Studios and stayed there for about a year in a home studio he created for himself. He also traveled to Europe to participate in a Michael Jackson tribute show called “Thriller Live” in London. “I never lost my focus,” Castillo said. Soon after, Castillo received a call from a friend who said he would be forming part of a Jackson reunion tour and that he had recommended Castillo as a vocalist. He later received a call from Jackie Jackson himself who then invited Castillo to form part of the team. They toured Japan, Canada, the United States and parts of Europe. “It was an experience I will never forget,” said Castillo. “I can't even say it
was a dream come true because I never even dreamt this would happen.” Other experiences Castillo has had are touring with artists like Prince Royce and Jennifer Lopez. Castillo has since then landed a record deal with the label Crossover and has released a single titled “Tu Ausencia” featuring fellow artist Gotay. He is currently working on his second single to be released sometime in the next few months and his EP album which he hopes to release later this year. “I am an artist that wants to inspire people,” Castillo said. “Inspire all the young people to reach their goals. We all have a purpose.” JP Castillo’s music can be found on social media like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as @JPCastilloMusic.
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Sonora 'Splash Brothers' lift Raiders to best record since ‘09 By Jason Burch La Habra Journal
Rarely does one high school basketball team possess a pair of the top three-point shooters in the county. Having a trio, virtually unheard of. In Sean Murphy, Kevin Marlow and Lucas Everett, the Sonora Raiders possess a tandem of sharpshooters, each of whom confident they are the best. And based on the numbers they have posted this season, it’s hard to argue. The trio could be right, perhaps only rivaling each other as Orange County’s top marksman. Some high school teams don’t post their players stats, as to not give opposing coaches a scouting advantage. But based upon the data available, Marlow, Murphy and Everett comprise three of the top five three-point shooters in Orange County this season. Everett, a junior, lead everybody with 82 three-pointers this season and finished a robust 45% from behind the arc. He made at least five in a game 12 different times this season. Perhaps his best night came against San Dieguito Academy early in the year when he knocked down eight in one game. Not to be outdone, Murphy drilled 10 the next night against Animo South Los Angeles to close out the Crean Lutheran tournament. He finished the season with 72 made on 35% shooting. Marlow, who was the Raiders leading scorer, made a total of 68 threes and shot 35% as well. Had his battery-mates not outdone him, Marlow would own the school record as well. He hit seven against Central Gwinnett (Georgia), and six in the final regular season game against Fullerton this year. Raiders assistant coach Jason Stein also pointed out Marlow’s uncanny ability as a clutch shooter. “Kevin hit two huge three-pointers in the closing minutes of regulation against La Costa Canyon in the semi-finals of the Torrey Pines tournament,” Stein said. “Then he hit another big three against Santa Fe Christian in the finals of that same tournament to take home the tournament MVP.” “And of course, Kevin hit the game winner against Sunny Hills in overtime too,” Stein added. Beyond the incredible numbers and records each has posted, perhaps the trio’s most resounding endorsement is that they made a believer out of their coach Mike Murphy.
Lucas Everett
For nearly three decades Murphy has built Sonora into one of the top high school basketball programs in Orange County with a traditional inside-out, pressure defense and ball control philosophy. But then his son Sean joined the team last season. He and the rest of the trio have shot the ball so well the past two years that they forced Murphy to adapt his approach. “We practice it all the time so if we’re in the game and ever get an open look, [coach] Murph is never going to tell us not to shoot,” Marlow said. “So if we get a good look we’re going to take the shot.” “Yeah he is real old school guy,” Marlow said. “He would love it if we threw the ball inside every time down the court.” “He’s never coached three shooters like this,” Sean said of his dad. “After the second half of league last year though, he started to figure it out.” “I think it was kind of hard for him to expand his thinking at first, but after he got used to it, it worked out really well for us.” Marlow added. “He realized how we could shoot the ball and how it expands the offense, so I think he was more open to that this year.” “I feel like him changing the way he’s coached his teams in the past has helped us out a lot, because we have all shot the ball pretty well this year,” Sean added. Sure, making seven, eight or even 10 threes in a game certainly helped
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the trio sway their passionately oldschool coach to release the reigns. But coach Murphy admitted it was their work off the court that impressed him the most. “We’ve played 100 games since last year, so I’ve seen them play enough to know I have to let them shoot the ball, that’s what they do,” coach Murphy said. “The faster we play, and the more possessions there are, the better our chances are to win.” “They work at it, they make those shots for a reason,” Murphy said. “They are always in the gym shooting.” Murphy said the trio practice so much that he actually has to protect them from overdoing it sometimes. He referenced perhaps basketball’s alltime perfectionist, Kobe Bryant saying not to take more than 600 shots a day to prevent his shoulders from injury. Aside from their commitment to putting in work, Murphy believes all three truly have a gift to shoot the basketball. “A lot of it is God-given, they can really shoot the ball and they all get hot, it’s not just one of them, it’s all three,” he added. After playing his first two seasons at Canyon High School, Sean made the transition to play under his dad his junior year. Sean has flourished at Sonora and helped his pops notch the most regular season wins in over a decade. Needless to say, both are confident they made the right choice. “I remember last year when Sean hit five in a quarter, and I was thinking, oh my God this is the game of his life, then last summer he did it every other game.” Murphy said. “It’s really fun coaching your son, I’m glad I got the chance to do it.” He admitted it was stressful and a rollercoaster of emotions, but concluded it was one of the best experiences in his nearly three decades at Sonora. It wasn’t just Murphy who began
to take notice of the talented shooters on his team. Game by game, opposing coaches echoed the same takeaway -- we knew it was going to be tough stopping all three shooters -- nearly every coach admitting how unusual it was to face a team with that many talented shooters. Despite their best laid plans, opposing coaches had a tough time stifling the trio this year. Behind Marlow, Murphy and Everett’s blistering shooting from beyond the arc, Sonora (25-4) finished with its best record in eight seasons. “This team shoots the ball as good or better than any team I’ve ever had,” coach Murphy said. “It’s a ridiculous number how many threes they have made,” coach Murphy said. “You know for a coach like me, who’s old-school, I like to see the ball passed more, but I also encourage those guys every time they’re open to shoot it.” Marlow and Murphy both plan to play basketball in college next year. Murphy is leaning towards Irvine Valley College. “I’m not going to stop playing until somebody tells me I have to,” Sean said. Marlow hasn’t decided on a school, but is talking to several universities right now. The returning Freeway League MVP also carries a 4.3 GPA, which should certainly give Marlow plenty of options. Fortunately, coach Murphy won’t lose all three, as Everett will be back next season for his senior year at Sonora. Despite the disappointing ending Friday night, they all agreed the past two seasons were a success. Competing together in sports gives you something much more important than wins and losses, or shooting percentages and records. “I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” Sean concluded. “I love these guys, they’ll be my friends for life.”
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Lady Heralds advance to CIF quarterfinals By Staff Reports
The Whittier Christian Lady Heralds beat Cathedral City 43-29 on the road to advance to the Division 4-AA CIF Quarterfinals. Senior Christa Evans had her fifteenth double double with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Freshman point guard Joleen Corona scored 13 points for the Lady Heralds. She also led the team with four assists and six steals. After being up 18-17 at the half, Whittier Christian exploded for 17 points in the third. Corona and fellow
Lady Raiders beat Lynwood to advance
freshman Skylar Sherfey combined to score 13 of those points in the third quarter. Sherfey also worked hard on defense for Whittier Christian (20-9) and added four steals. The fourth period belonged to Evans as she scored all 8 of the Heralds' points in the last quarter. Sophomore Clairessa Watkins had 9 rebounds and 6 points. Senior center Sophia Stolt contributed 4 points and two rebounds. Senior Kacie Hunt added 4 rebounds. The Lady Heralds will host Pasadena on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Lady Highlanders end season after OT loss
By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
The Lady Highlanders battled into overtime, but Lompoc proved too much beating La Habra 49-46 Saturday night at home in the second round of CIF Southern Section Division 2A Playoffs. The Highlanders (18-10) bat-
By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
The Lady Raiders keep rolling as they beat a visiting Lynwood Saturday 59-50 to advance to the CIF Division 1AA Quarterfinals. Trailing 29-27 at the half, Sonora applied a more pressure defense and went on to score 32 points in the second half. Senior Meghann Henderson lead the Lady Raiders with 22 points. Junior Lainie James tallied 15 points in the game, including three baskets from outside the arch. Sophomore Elizabeth Yoshitake added an additional 11 points for the Lady Raiders. After hosting Cajon and Lynwood at home, the Lady Raiders (18-8) travel to Canyon Country to take on the Cowboys (19-9) on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Photo by Paul Luna
Thrilling season: The Lady Highlanders reached the second round of the CIF playoffs this season.
tled back after being down in the fourth to tie it at 40 and forcing an overtime. Hannah Mc Arthur finished the season leading the team in nearly every category (11.8 points, 12.9 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.6 blocks per game). The Lady Highlanders will now look to build for next season.
Raiders send three, Highlanders send one to Masters Tournament By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
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Up and away: Sonora's Meghann Henderson puts up two of her 22 points Saturday in the Raider win.
La Habra's Brandon Murray qualified for the Masters Tournament when he took second place in the 170-pound class at the CIF Southern Section Tournament. Freeway League champion Sonora had six wrestlers reach the podium in the CIF tournament. Three of which qualified for the Masters Tournament.
Armando Gonzalez took sixth place and qualified in the 170-pound class. Hiwad Stenekzai is returning to the Master's Tournament after taking fourth in the 132-pound class. Sonora freshman Richy Herrera took fifth place in the tournament and qualified for the Masters Tournament. The tournament will be held this weekend at the Citizen's Bank Arena in Ontario.
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RAIDERS CIF RUN ENDS AFTER FALLING TO COYOTES By Jason Burch La Habra Journal
Unlike Sonora, Calabasas didn’t get the luxury of a first round bye, but that didn’t seem to bother them one bit. In fact, the Coyotes felt playing twice this week helped keep them sharp in their 80-69 victory over the Raiders, who conversely appeared out of sync after the week off Friday night. “I always believed instead of getting a bye I like playing first, and if we get a win that ultimately gives us momentum coming in,” said Calabasas guard Jack Roggin. In Calabasas, the Raiders ultimately met a team that thrived in this particular matchup. The Coyotes have been more successful against fellow shooting teams like themselves, and have also had more success on the road versus home. “All season long we have been winning on the road, that’s been our identity,” Roggin added. The Raiders on the other hand, played extremely well at home, posting a 9-0 record this season coming in. However, the Raiders uncharacteristically struggled from the perimeter. “It was one of those games where our shots just weren’t falling, I know Lucas had a good game, but it takes the whole team,” Kevin Marlow said. “I don’t think we played badly or anything, they just played a better game tonight, you have to give credit to [Calabasas], they are a great team.” The Raiders pulled to within one a couple minutes into the third quarter when Sean Murphy nabbed a pair of offensive rebounds and finished the putbacks. But that was the closest they would get the rest of the night. Calabasas began to pull away in the fourth as Sonora went cold from the perimeter. Bryce Rutledge got to the line and hit one of two, then stole the inbound and dished to Lucas Everett for the easy
bucket to cut the Raiders deficit to 7265 with :35 to play. Calabasas converted their freethrow attempts down the stretch though and their hustle finally sealed the victory. They did miss a couple free-throw attempts on consecutive possessions, but instead of the Raiders coming down the court to cut into the lead, the Coyotes grabbed the offensive rebound and went right back to the line both times. Calabasas’ 1-3-1 zone defense kept Sonora out of sync most of the night. “That’s our identity right now and that’s the way we stop shooters,” Roggin said of Calabasas' effort. “We knew they had three guys that literally make five threes a game, so that was our game plan with the zone to slow them down.” The Raiders offense fell into the trap of swinging the ball back and forth around the perimeter with very minimal dribble-penetration into the paint. This allowed the Coyotes to keep a lot of pressure on the Raiders’ shooters, who had trouble getting open looks. Roggin lead all scorers with 19 points, and shot 5-8 from downtown. “We are not a big team, so there’s a lot of shooting,” Roggin said. “We know that’s what our biggest factor is, to keep hitting threes or we might get out of the game.” The Raiders leading scorers were, Everett with 17, Carter with 16 and Marlow had 14. Outside of Everett, who went 5-7 from beyond the arc, the rest of the team had an off night shooting. Everett will be the only starter returning next season. Carter, Marlow, Murphy and Rutledge all plan to continue playing college ball in 2018. Despite the early exit, Sonora finished the season with their best overall record in eight years at 25-4.
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Battling: Sonora center Austin Carr battles to get a shot past Calabasas forward Zach Favaedi Friday in the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division 1AA playoff game. The Raiders lost 80-69.
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HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT Introductory Rate for 6 Months
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* APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Certain conditions apply for introductory rate and not everyone will qualify; call for specific details. APR does not include fees or closing costs. All loans are subject to credit approval and actual rate received is based on your individual credit profile. Any policies, and rates stated herein are those in effect on the date of publication and are subject to change. ** APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rates as of 2/17/17. Rates are subject to change without notice. Rates may be higher based on loan-to-value (LTV), credit score, loan type or collateral type. For all 1st Trust Deed Loans: Owner-occupied California properties only. APR based on $250,000.00 loan amount with 1.2009% points. Representative Example: Make 360 monthly payments of $1,175.59 each month at 4.0422% APR. All loans subject to Pacific Community’s customary due diligence, underwriting, credit approval and documentation. Other terms and conditions may apply. Services available to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Orange County, Riverside County, the San Gabriel Valley and the Gateway Cities of Los Angeles County. FEDERALLY INSURED BY NCUA