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February 25, 2016
New Kaiser facility will help LH thrive By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Courtesy City of La Habra New development: Kaiser Permananete is set to build a two story, 28,000 square-foot medical building on Imperial Highway where the former HD Contractor’s Warehouse is standing. The new development will include a green space that can be used by the city for a farmers’ market and other events.
Miller appointed new mayor
The city council appoints Kyle Miller as the 39th mayor of La Habra Heights. By Daniel Hernandez La Habra Journal
Outgoing La Habra Heights Mayor Michael Higgins drew praise from members of the community at the last city council meeting of his term, while also ushering in the city’s next leader, a seasoned real estate developer and three-year council member. City council members voted, to select LH Heights councilman Kyle Miller, vice president of a commercial real estate developer, as the thirty-ninth mayor of the city at its February meeting. Councilwoman Jane Williams was selected as mayor pro tem, also after a
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unanimous vote by council members. “I want to make a strong effort to really reconnect with the residents of the community,” Miller said about his main goal during his 11-month term. Although the city mayoral terms usually span a year’s worth of work, because of the election consolidation with Los Angeles County, the outgoing mayor, the upcoming mayor and next year’s terms will be one month shorter than normal. The temporary adjustment to the mayoral terms is the result of the election month changing to November. The first consolidated election with the county will be 2017. Miller is vice president of commercial real estate development company Lancelot Commercial Real Estate Brokerage, and is getting ready to address some of the large issues that will
be impacting the city. One issue, road repair, is something he wants to address soon. “The roads are going to be a big issue this year and informing MILLER everybody about the condition of the roads and finding a path to fixing them,” Miller said. He added that he also wants to start an emergency preparedness plan to help with accidents that occur on LH Heights roads. Aside from his work on the city council, Miller has been active in the city through some volunteerism. See MAYOR Page 4
A new development on Imperial Highway is set to be focused on health and community well being. Kaiser Permanente received the green light to build a medical office building at 601 E. Imperial Highway after a unanimous decision by the La Habra City Council last week. The 28,284 square-foot office building will replace the building formerly occupied by HD Supply Contractor’s Warehouse, which has been vacant since 2010. The two story building will include doctors’ offices, imaging area, lab and pharmacy, among other services. Kaiser Permanente officials stated that there will be no overnight patient stays at the facility. In addition to the healthcare facility, Kaiser Permanente is developing and dedicating a portion of the 5.8 acre lot to a public green space that will be set up for a farmer’s market. “Bringing in open space and a farmers market as part of the business model is exciting news,” said David DeLeon, Recreation Manager. “We will be working with their outreach management team and bring them up to speed with our efforts to better serve the health needs of our community.” The space located on the eastern side of the lot will also include what the developers are calling a “Thrive Path,” which is a walking path loop that will feature outdoor fitness equipment. Sandi Baltes, director of the La Habra Collaborative, which has been working on the community’s “Move More, Eat Healthy” program, is looking forward to the development. She said that she is hoping to work with Kaiser Permanente to incorporate them and the green space into the program. A new access way onto the lot from Imperial Highway will be added to allow people to enter specifically for the green space and farmer’s market. Covered carports, with what developers are calling solar canopy structures will be along the north side of the lot and allow parking for either the medical offices or the green space. See KAISER Page 4
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of La Habra provides a free, nutritious snack to all youth ages 0- 18. Youth in the community are welcome to come to the club Monday-Friday between 3:45- 4 p.m. to receive a free snack.
Friday, February 26, 2016
Be sure to visit the 56th annual Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts today and tomorrow from 10-5 and on Sunday from 11:30-5 at 2000 West Road, La Habra Heights. For more details about this event, see their ad on page 2 in this issue of the LH Journal
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Free class at Armstrong Garden Centers at 9:00 a.m. – Organic Gardening for Beginners – Learn everything you need to know about starting your own organic garden. The focus will be on building soil health and problem-solving using organic products and techniques.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Black History Month Celebration today from 2:30-4:30 at the LH Library. Celebrate African-American cultural contributions, fun activities and food at this free event. The LH Women’s Club will be holding their annual Quartermania Scholarship Fundraiser today at the LH Community Center. Tickets are $20, doors open at 12:15 and the auction will start promptly at 1 p.m.
Monday, February 29, 2016
Homework Help at the La Habra Library Mon through Thur from 4pm to 5:30pm. High school volunteers help elementary school children with their homework in the Library Meeting Room. Parents need to register their students at their first session.
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Free Zumba classes are offered at the LH Library every Tuesday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. No need to worry about childcare. Children’s activities and story times will be held in the library during your Zumba class! For more information call (562) 694-0078.
Friday, March 4, 2016
The Editor/Publisher’s Birthday. Happy Birthday Jay!
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Our Lady of Guadalupe FoodDrive for the LH Resource Center is this weekend. Everyone in the community is invited to come to the
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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. Come on out to the Quilt Show today from 10-5 and tomorrow from 10-4 at the La Habra Community Center. There will be over 120 hand crafted quilts, vendors, raffle, auction and more! Admission is $7. For more information see their ad on page 10 of this issue of the LH Journal. A no-limits Texas Hold ‘em Tournament to benefit the programs of Help for Brain Injured Children, Inc. Check-In/Registration at 4:00PM, play will begin PROMPTLY at 5:00PM. $30 Buy-In or $20 Spectator (includes food and one free drink), cash bar. Location is at HBIC, 981 N. Euclid St., La Habra. For more information call (562) 694-5655.
Monday, March 7, 2016
La Habra City Council Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Save your family history/memories by attending this free “Memoir Writing Workshop” . Workshops are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday’s of each month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the La Habra United Methodist Church, 631 N. Euclid. Everyone is welcome! For more information please call John Knox at (562) 691-1797 or email him at knoxbox@aol.com
Thursday, March 10, 2016
La Habra Heights City Council Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
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Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal Art on display: Community members came out to enjoy local artists at La Habra’s first ever Art Walk. Organizers for the event are looking for local artists to display art at this year’s Art Walk.
Artists sought for Art Walk
The La Habra Art Committee is looking for local artists and craft vendors to participate in the upcoming Art Walk in April. Local artists who specialize in oil paintings, sketches, photography, pottery, glass, wood working and other forms of art are encouraged to display their art. The Art Walks will be held in the plaza area at the corner of Imperial Highway and Idaho Street. Please contact Michelle Bernier at michelleb.lhcc@gmail.com for more information.
Advance! takes local student services on the road
Advance!...On to College will be at the La Habra Boys & Girls Club on Saturday, February 27 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to assist students and families who need to complete their college financial aid application (FAFSA). Those who come are asked to bring their most recent tax information. The event is free of charge. Advance! has been in La Habra
since 2002 and has helped more than 3,000 local students with their college admissions and/or financial aid applications. Students and their parents can visit the Advance! office at 501 S. Idaho Street, Suite 230, any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, between 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. All of Advance!’s services are free of charge. For more information: call during the above hours (562) 691-2111 Website: www.ontocollege.org
Historical Museum Open
Just a reminder that the La Habra Historical Museum is open to the public every Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The current exhibit is “It Started in a Barn,” which covers the history of La Habra’s schools from 1895 to now. Be sure to stop by and enjoy a variety of school memorabilia such as books, programs, photos, yearbooks and more. The museum is located at 215 E. La Habra Blvd (east of the city hall).
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Did you know... By Nicole Panza La Habra Historical Museum
In the 1920s, Washington School children participated in an annual temperance essay writing contest, and a winner was chosen based on the strength of their writing and argument. In 1928, Eunice Launer’s temperance essay won. In it she writes about how milk is better than beer because of its many “healthful” qualities. In her essay, Launer also argues against beer as a beverage choice by stating that “many times men have been killed or injured because of drinking beer.” The views expressed in Launer’s essay were quite common among those who supported the prohibition of alcohol in the United States. Passed by Congress on December 18, 1917, and ratified on January 16, 1919, the 18th Amendment banned the manufacture, sale, or transportation of alcohol, and ushered in the era of prohibition. While prohibition did not last as long as some would hope, it was repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933, prohibition still managed to influence American drinking habits. People who came of age during prohibition typically drank less or
not at all once alcohol consumption was legalized once more. However, prohibition did not completely diminish the demand for alcohol, and upon its repeal even had some unintended effects on other industries. A La Habra Star article published on January 5, 1934 stated that “legalizing booze has helped lemon sales” and that “alcoholic beverages may interfere with the sale of oranges.” The article claimed that the increase in lemon sales and subsequent decrease in orange sales is due to the increased demand of lemons in mixed alcoholic drinks. Just another interesting piece of history about where we live, work, and enjoy being a part of the La Habra community. Sources: “The Constitution of the United States.” National Archives and Records Administration. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_amendments_11-27.html; “Alcohol and Temperance in Modern History.” Google Books. https://books. google.com/books?id=BuzNzm-x0l8C&pg=PA23#v=onepage&q&f=false; La Habra Star newspaper, January 5, 1934.
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A look at the past: This is La Habra Boulevard (then Central Avenue) looking west from Euclid. The year is 1927. As you can see much has changed. This was what it looked like at the time of the above story.
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It is important for the community to engage It’s great to be active in the community. Taking part in city events, enjoying festivals and concerts in the park are some of the many things we can enjoy in our community. However, it is just as important to not just be active but also be engaged in our community. It is often frustrating to hear residents voice concern or complaints about not knowing about something the city has done. Often it is about a development that was approved or something that was removed or curbs that were changed to red. Quite often the city has made efforts to inform people about the change or allow the public to voice concern about something. They are usually bound by law to publicize public meetings and/or notices about something they are going to move on and need public input. Sometimes information is even mailed directly to residents with the water bill or through Life in La Habra or Heights Life. However, despite these notices there are residents who don’t know that things happen. Now, I’ll be the first to admit that before we took over the newspaper, I could have easily been in this category. But since then I have become more engaged and I have seen the value in it. I have attended La Habra City Council meetings where residents in a North Hills neighborhood voiced their concern over
proposed speed calming humps, lumps and bumps on their streets. They spoke and had the council look at their issue and visit their neighborhoods. They were engaged citizens. I recently saw a council room full of residents in La Habra Heights address their feelings, opinions and concerns over a proposed commercial development on Hacienda Boulevard. The matter wasn’t even being addressed at that council meeting, but these residents wanted to share their concerns. They were really engaged citizens. While I’m not suggesting that the entire population of the city should pack every council meeting, I am saying that we, as citizens and residents should know what is going on and what is or will be affecting them. Go to or watch a city council meeting. Pay attention to public notices from the city that are in mailings or in local publications, and watch for meetings like the ones for planning or emergency preparedness that will help residents stay up to date and more aware of what is happening around the city. With more engaged in their community the residents are, the stronger the community can be. We should all strive for a better and stronger community. It all starts with us. —The Editor
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Legion honors top LHPD officer By Jaimee Lynn Fletcher Behind The Badge
La Habra Detective Craig Hentcy doesn’t offer up a list of all the great things he’s accomplished in his 20 years in law enforcement preferring to instead keep his head down and get the work done. He doesn’t brag about the 283 cases he closed last year with the La Habra PD or how his investigation skills helped track down and arrest a prolific bank robber and an accused murderer. Good thing his supervisors, his wife and the La Habra American Legion Post 267 are there to make sure his hard work gets recognized. Hentcy, on Tuesday, Feb. 16, was named Officer of the Year at the 51st annual American Legion Police and Firefighter Awards. “I am truly humbled,” said Hentcy, as he accepted his plaque. “This means a lot to me.” According to La Habra Police Chief Jerry Price, Hentcy’s work has made a big impact on the community. “Craig is an exceptional detective and has a solid work ethic,” Price said. “He is compassionate when dealing with people and is courteous and friendly.” Hentcy joined La Habra PD in 2008 as a police officer after serving four years with the Los Angeles Police Department, then eight with Whittier PD,
which is where he met his wife of 12 years, Lori. He was assigned to General Investigations in 2011 to work auto theft, auto burglary and robbery, where he handled numerous complex cases, including a take-over robbery at a local AT&T store. Hentcy’s investigation work led to the arrest of four suspects, who are all now facing life sentences. Then, in 2014, his caseload shifted to working homicides, assaults, arson and kidnapping cases. With these cases, his wife said, Hentcy’s commitment to law enforcement really shined. “People always say, ‘don’t take things too personally with the job’,” Lori Hentcy said. “One of the things that makes Craig a great detective is he does take it personally. He gets to know the victims or friends of the victims and keeps in constant contact with them.” “He works tirelessly to solve his cases.” Among the highlights of Hentcy’s work in 2015 was a 10-year-old case involving an abused baby. In 2005, an 11-month-old girl was shaken by a man who was living with the baby’s mother and the infant suffered severe brain trauma. At the time, the man charged with the abuse pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four years in prison, but Hentcy kept tabs on the case. When that girl died last year, as a
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Top cop: La Habra Police Department’s top cop this year Detective Craig Hentcy was recognized by the American Legion last week. He joined Fireman Capt. David Chetwood as the top first responders in LH.
result of the abuse she suffered a decade earlier, he successfully filed murder charges against the suspect, who is now facing trial. The detective also was key in finding and arresting the man accused of murdering and dumping Lompoc resident, Emma Posadas’ body in La Habra on July 21, 2014. Hentcy conducted key interviews that led investigators to the suspect —Posadas’ son, 30-year-old Gabriel Espinoza. Two days before Christmas, Hentcy visited Posadas’ family at their home to share the news the suspect had been arrested. They cried and told him they left an empty place setting to honor and
remember the 59-year-old woman with the infectious laugh. Espinoza is currently awaiting trial on a capital murder case. Price continued down the list of accomplishments and Hentcy kept his eyes fixed on his hands folded on the table — an obvious sign the attention felt uncomfortable for the humble detective. As he accepted his award, Hentcy said he couldn’t do so without first honoring God, his wife and those he works with every day. “I come to work each day and try to do my part in my community and for my department,” he said. “And I have to thank my colleagues. I couldn’t do any of this without (their help). This is a team effort.”
KAISER: New building brings community space (From Page 1)
A Traffic Impact Analysis Study was conducted and presented to both the planning commission and city council. In it, no adverse impacts to traffic were projected. The addition of a new traffic signal on Imperial Highway that will synchronize with the current traffic signal on Leslie Street is planned. In addition, improvements to Leslie Street and sidewalks will be implemented. During the planning commission meeting, Commissioner Mark Handler raised the question about bus stops at the location as a way to help residents who are unable to drive have access to the center and green space. Having been home to a empty warehouse for the last five years,
there were no bus stops at the location. However, the city will work with the Orange County Transportation Authority to see about creating a bus stop at the location. Construction of the new facility is set to begin early summer with completion late 2017. The new office will create 70-100 new jobs in the area. Mark Costa, senior vice president of Kaiser Permanente for Orange County, said that they are looking forward to opening the facility in La Habra. He noted that they serve approximately 14,000 members in La Habra. “I’m so happy to have Kaiser come to our community,” said LH Mayor Jim Gomez. “This will be a state-ofthe-art facility where patients will be able to receive the best care possible.”
New plans: The plans for the new Kaiser Permanete medical offices on Imperial Highway include a public fitness area and space for a farmers’ market in the green space on the right.
MAYOR: Heights council appoints new leader
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Miller is the executive director for the La Habra Heights Community Support Foundation. The foundation’s biggest contribution to the city was a nearly $28,000 Jaws of Life, which was donated to the city’s fire department. When elected as a city council member in 2013, Miller was also the director of the La Habra Heights Improvement Association for almost two years. “I think Kyle’s going to be his own guy. He’s going to set his own agenda,” Higgins said about the newly selected mayor. “I hope he carries on with the mayor’s coffee.” Higgins was also active in the community. As mayor, he had a way of connecting with the community that some residents believe brought people together. The outgoing mayor’s gathering once a month — the weekend after city council meetings — gave a chance for residents to voice their opinions. The gathering was dubbed coffee with the mayor. “He’s a great guy. He was a really great mayor,” Bill Love, LH Heights resident said of Higgins. “Mike’s strength is that he really reached out to all groups in the Heights.”
Selected as Mayor after a contentious election March 2015, Higgins found himself at the heels of a heated battle between community activists and Matrix Oil. Community members rallied together to form the Heights Oil Watch and created a proposal for the election ballots to thwart the attempts of the oil company to expand oil drilling on a property owned by the Southern California Gas Company. Measure A, or the Healthy City Initiative, was ultimately defeated by voters, but not after an expensive election and a recount that cost the city nearly $184,000, splitting the city in half with one side arguing against the other. And although a roads package remained his first priority during his term, the measure is still in the works and will not see fruition under his watch as mayor. But he seemed to understand the importance of unifying the community. “The thing I feel proud of is establishing the mayor’s coffee’s,” Higgins said about residents speaking their mind to the mayor and getting things off of their chest. “I try and respect everybody’s opinion.”
Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal Recognition of service: Outgoing Mayor Michael Higgins holds up a certificate for his time as mayor from Congressman Ed Royce’s office. Kyle Miller (left) was appointed the new mayor by the council.
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
How do you define or describe “miracle”? How would you describe a miraculous occurrence? Do you personally believe in miracles? Conversations regarding miracles seem to take place any time, in any place. Believers and non-believers alike engage in discussion about miracles. The topic is, at least, the focus of curiosity or wonderment for most people. The belief in miracles has certainly been around for many years, actually centuries, more like millennia. A couple of notable examples would be Moses parting the Red Sea in the Old Testament and Jesus changing water into wine in the New Testament. These two miracles have been told and retold so many times that they have even made it into other genre such as cartoons and movies. Maybe a better question to ask is: how do miracles that you have witnessed make your life better? It seems that whatever a proper definition of “miracle” might be, it is up to the person experiencing a miracle to determine its place in one’s life. For believers of many religions of the world, the idea of miracles is a working part of their belief. Simply stated, it brings the Divine closer to the person and the person closer to the Divine. On a lighter side it is suggested not to argue with a person who believes in miracles. The occurrence is so real that they will argue forever that what they have experienced is as real as the sun in the sky or palm trees in Southern California. If you believe in miracles, take a few minutes to think back over the years in your life and consider the top three miracles you’ve experienced. If you believe in miracles, there have most likely been more than one. Now, enjoy the memory and realize there will most likely be more in your future. Rehoboth Reformed Church 501 South Idaho Street #120 La Habra (626) 820-9390 Service: Sunday 10 a.m.
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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.
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Promoting Critical Thinking Skills for College and Career Readiness February , 2016
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.
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Let’s Talk is open 24/7 to take your comments, compliments, and feedback. By using the included QR code or accessing the Let’s Talk tab on our District’s website at www.Lahabraschools.org .
How do we ensure that our English Language Learners thrive academically? The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of the knowledge and skills our students need to be College and Career Ready. They require our students go deeper into their understanding of content. Now imagine being held to these expectations as an English Language Learner.
Learning to Think – Thinking to Learn What do number talks, a penguin, and modeling have to do with learning math? Everything! Learning math is more than memorizing facts and formulas. It is developing a mathematical mindset and learning to think like a mathematician. It is learning to apply mathematics to real world situations.
This is the challenge faced by 35% of the students in the La Habra City School District. They are not only developing their English Language skills, they are also required to demonstrate proficiency in the Common Core State Standards. Our teachers embrace this challenge and develop lessons to scaffold instruction to develop students’ comprehension while providing access to the core curriculum.
Rather than instructing students on how to solve problems, teachers are constructing opportunities to support students in developing the skills for thinking about math. Number talks engage students in ‘mental math’ where they are grappling with interesting mathematics. They are learning how to make connections, think logically, and use data Board members working with students and numbers solving math problems. creatively.
Even with the best instruction, teachers are challenged to meet the unique individual needs of their students. The La Habra City School District is meeting this challenge by partnering with Imagine Learning. Imagine Learning is a computer based literacy program that is like having a tutor for every student Imagine Learning supports language and literacy development. The lessons contain content-rich concepts and academic vocabulary individualized to meet individual students’ needs. Lessons also expose students to key concepts aligned with the Common Core State Standards and utilize strategies that support skills important for students to be successful when taking the Smarter Balanced Assessment. We are confident these tools will make a difference for our students and open doors of opportunity.
Jiji is the penguin in the ST (Spatial-Temporal) Math games. ST Math is a game-based instructional software designed to boost math comprehension and proficiency through visual learning. Students’ conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts is developed through solving a series of visual math tasks. Students help Jiji get past obstacles by solving math puzzles. Every time a student demonstrates understanding of a math concept, Jiji crosses the screen leading the student to the next more challenging puzzle. Mathematical modeling provides students the opportunity to manipulate and explore their mathematical world. Modeling encourages students to use manipulatives such as Cuisenaire rods, multilink cubes, and pattern blocks to demonstrate their thinking. It encourages them to use diagrams to draw the problem out. Through modeling students begin to make sense of difficult concepts and understand complex relationships that make math Teresa Lee demonstrating number talks. a living and exciting subject. All children can work as mathematicians. When students have a mathematical mindset they understand that math is a subject of growth and their role is to learn and think about new ideas. They enjoy math and are empowered into higher achievement.
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LOCAL NEWS
Women’s Club raises money for local scholarships By Rachel Rohm La Habra Journal
Founded in 1898, the La Habra Women’s Club continues to serve the community in many ways, and the upcoming Quartermania auction is an opportunity for it to raise funds for one of their most important causes while raising awareness about the group. “We expect it to be very successful, and everyone should have fun, and it will all go to scholarships,” said Linda White, a member since 1982. Applications for the two $1,000 scholarships are currently available at La Habra and Sonora High School, and one student will be selected from each school. Students, male or female, regardless of GPA, who are planning on going to either traditional college or a trade school are eligible to apply for one of the $1,000 scholarships. Once they submit proof of enrollment, scholarships will be given directly to the students. They can use the money to pay off tuition or purchase books, a laptop or a parking permit. College scholarships, although sometimes in different amounts, have been an annual tradition of the club for the past 50 years. This year, a recipient of the scholarship award in 1968, Brad L. Johnson will be a special guest at the Quartermania event, taking a few minutes to tell
participants how the award helped him succeed and to encourage them to give to this worthy cause. “He saw a Facebook post about Quartermania and what the money was going to go towards, and he immediately wanted to get involved because he felt he benefited from it,” Natalie Skullr-White, the organizer of the fundraiser said. Any funds from the auction left over after the scholarships are given out will go to benefit other educational programs, but this is not the only area that the club supports with their time and money. The ladies also serve veterans and give to food banks, libraries, and children. The club hosts activities that bond the members together in fun and support. They will have a membership meeting on Sunday, April 10. The ladies used to meet in their own clubhouse, built in 1924, but the building was declared structurally unsound a few years ago. The group is using the La Habra Community Center and is looking for a longterm home at the Community Center enter. The club officers are looking forward to having a permanent space again in order to plan more events with ease. The La Habra Women’s Club falls under the Orange District of the California Federation of Women’s Clubs.
Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal Memorialized: La Habra Women’s Club President Wilma Santana (right) stands with Councilman Tom Beamish in front of the plaque that the club helped fund, honoring La Habra’s women veterans.
The club’s president, Wilma Santana, now lives in La Habra after retiring from her work in the Rowland Unified School District and as a professor at Whittier College. The club’s Quartermania auction will be held on Sunday, February 28, at officers at 1 p.m. at the La Habra Community Center. Each ticket-holding participant will receive an auction paddle and one raffle ticket, along with food and drinks. There will be about 48 items up for auction, from twelve different
vendors, including products from home businesses such as Pampered Chef and Scentsy as well as local craftsmen. Tickets are $20, and doors will open at 12:15 p.m. Contact Natalie at gnatwhite@gmail.com for tickets or more information. Their name describes their members, but it does not place a limit on those they assist. While only women are in the group, people of all genders, ages and races benefit from the club’s presence in La Habra.
When: Saturday, March 19, 2016 Where: El320Centro/Lions Park E. Erna Ave. La Habra, CA 90631 Event proceeds benefit Youth Programs
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Live Entertainment by Aliyah Moulden and Friends Sonora High School FFA Petting Zoo, Free Sight and Hearing Screenings Vendors Silent Auction Special appearances by The Easter Bunny & Meet Miss La Habra and Her Court
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FEATURES
Quilt Guild celebrates art, friendship By Ashley Pellegrini La Habra Journal
Like quilts, friendships are sewn one stitch at a time. For the Friendship Square Quilt Guild, it’s that of time year again. The guild’s biannual quilt show “Friendships through Quilting” takes place March 5-6 at the La Habra Community Center. The Guild was first established in 1981 and has since become a growing success, with associations within various school districts. Further, donations that have contributed to Breast Cancer Society, Salvation Army Transitional Living Center, The Women and Children Crises Center, Maddi’s Closet, Community Resource Center, Rosie’s Garage, and neighboring police stations. The guild is currently in the process of creating quilts for Wounded War Veterans; once the quilts are completed they will be taken to Camp Pendleton in North San Diego County.
Each quilt displayed at this year’s quilt show, is said to have taken almost a year to complete with each quilt varying in technique, originality, and personality. This year, along with the other 80 or more quilts, the La Habra Chamber of Commerce Community Quilt will be on display. The quilt was originally presented to the chamber and its president, Mark Sturtevant in 2014. The quilt’s individual blocks were created by the FSQG and various community members. The residents had an opportunity to color and sign the blocks before they were sewn together. “Our quilt show is basically an art show, art in the form of fabric and design,” said Peggy Caslow, a guild member. This year’s opportunity quilt, known as “The Friendship Tree 2016,” was designed by Barbara Swanburg. The 78” X 82” quilt is hand appliquéd and hand quilted and will be on display during the exhibit. A drawing for the quilt will be held on Sunday, March 6. Quilt show Chair Renee Carlson expressed that the Friendship Quilt Guild is always looking for new members, and welcomes varying degrees of quilting ability. The quilters learn from each other and have guest speakers who offer their own sewing techniques, and inspirations to the group at their meetings which are every third Mondays “I love being part of an organization where I can develop friendships with people who share my passion for quilting while impacting the commu-
Quilted art: This hand-crafted quilt will be one of many on display at the Friendship Square Quilt Guild biannual quilt show at the La Habra Community Center on March 5 and 6. .
nity with quilts,” Carlson stated. All those interested are encouraged to attend the “Friendships through Quilting” Tickets can be purchased through a guild member, contacting the guild at www.fsqg.com, or at the La Habra
Every moment delayed could mean a moment missed.
Community Center. All money raised will be put towards projects in the community and to the art and education of quilt making. More information can be found online under FSQG on Facebook and Pinterest.
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Meet the contestants for Miss La Habra 2016
Anne Song Whittier Christian
Sarynna Romano Univ. of Phoenix
Rodinela Serban La Habra
Alexyss “Lexi� Gomez Sonora
Phoebe Graham Sonora
Madelynn Sopp Sonora
Ashley Chavez La Habra
Samantha Da Broi Sonora
Norma Mendoza La Habra
Kawkab Chigri La Habra
Breanna Siroonian Whittier Christian
Kristen Sauceda Sonora
The Miss La Habra Pageant
Ismenen Rodriguez Sonora
takes place at the La Habra Community Center March 12 Tickets on sale 5 p.m. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Pageant begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10.
Alyssa Alatorre La Habra
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Claros: Bringing a little bit of Italy to La Habra
By Taylor Engle La Habra Journal
It’s 3:24 in the afternoon on a Monday and a family of four is standing in line to order some sandwiches. The parents and two children all have an easy grin on their faces, which may be contributed to the fact that all of their demands are being rapidly met by a friendly staff of three. The staff and family exchange jokes and pleasantries; all the while the sandwiches are being made with attention to detail. The family moves to the cash register where they are rung up by manager Miriam Melnick. “We’ll see you again,” Melnick says, a genuine smile on her face. Located on the corner of Euclid Street and Whittier Boulevard sits La Habra’s very own little slice of Italy. With a variety of everything the customer needs to prepare authentic Italian food—along with a generous provision of Greek, French, and Argentine items—Claro’s Italian Market has been servicing Southern Californians since 1948. A native of the iconic boot-shaped country, Joe Claro first opened for business in San Gabriel alongside his wife Mary. Together, the couple ran the small shop straight into success. The store was opened to please customers looking for personal customer
service and products that are hard to find outside of Italy. What started as a little family-owned business sprouted into a grocery chain with six locations throughout Southern California: San Gabriel, Arcadia, Tustin, Upland, Covina, and, of course, La Habra. Claro and his wife retired in 1955, turning over the family business to their son Frank Claro and his wife Geraldine. However, the real devotees to the day-to-day activities are the granddaughters of Joe Claro and co-owners, Mary Linda Daddona and Rosemarie Lippman. “People travel far to shop with us, so we make sure to provide them with the best possible customer service. Whenever we hire a new employee, we make sure to teach them to treat each customer like their favorite aunt who gives them a lot of money on Christmas,” Lippman said with a laugh. The stores have a wide variety of grocery items available—everything from pastas, sauces, breads, cold drinks and wines to aprons, utensils, meats and cheeses. There is a variety of fresh pastries and sandwiches made to order. “No one can touch our deli selection,” Lippman said with pride. “We have such a variety in all of our stores.” For customers looking to purchase oils and vinegars but unwilling to commit to a large bottle, there is an oil and vinegar dispensary where you can
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Chiao bella: La Habra has a place to go for an authentic Italian market. Claros provides a full deli and market stocked with fresh Italian meats and products. It’s open six days a week, closed on Wednesdays.
measure your order. Customers are also provided with fresh-brewed coffee, complimentary during your shopping experience. One of the managers at Claro’s La Habra, Melnick has been proudly serving customers for the past 21 years. “I love it,” exclaimed Melnick. “I love working for family businesses and getting close with the customers.” Melnick is not alone—the entire staff of Claro’s Italian Market is attentive to each customer who walks through the door. Even on weekends when the small location is crowded with people, the staff ensures that all of the demands are met with a smile. “Bad customer service leaves a bad taste in your mouth,” said Lippman. “Our customers are very loyal to us, and we make sure to let them know how much we appreciate that.”
Whether you are looking for authentic Italian cooking supplies, a hearty sandwich for your lunch break, or you just want to experience a friendly and efficient environment, Claro’s Italian Market is the place to go.
Claros Italian Market 101 West Whittier Blvd. La Habra, CA, 90631 (562) 690-2844
Monday - Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Wednesdays
Friendship Square Quilt Guild Presents
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ENTERTAINMENT
Local community theater roundup By John Francis La Habra Journal
La Habra’s Mysterium Theater will be opening its first show of its new season March 17 when “Fame, The Musical,” hits the boards at the Depot Theater at 311 S. Euclid St. Directed by Ray Buffer, the musical based on the famous movie, will play Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. through April 10. Tickets for the production will be $15-$25 and reservations can be made by calling the box office at (562) 697-3311. There is still time to see Whittier Community Theatre’s comedy, “Tom Jones” by David Rogers and directed by Eric Moodyman. The play will end its run March 4 and 5 at the Whittier Center Theater, 7630 S. Washington Ave., in Whittier. Tickets are $12-$15 and reservations can be made by calling (562) 695-0600. Huntington Beach Playhouse will be holding auditions for its second play of the season, “Sherlock Homes and the Portal of Time,” March 7 and 8 at the company’s annex 7272 Saturn Dr., Unit C, Huntington Beach. Auditions will be held at 7:30 p.m. each night with a possible callback March 10 by the director’s invitation. The play calls for eight men and five women. Those wishing to audition should bring a headshot, resume and be prepared to cold read from the
script. The production is a light comedy dealing with Holmes meeting up with H.G..Welles and Albert Einstein, while time traveling to stop Professor Moriarty’s plot to change the end of World War II. Sounds interesting. For more information call (714) 847-4357.
Phantom Projects, which just closed a on-day showing of “To Kill A Mockingbird,” will be holding auditions for its next production, “The Center of the Universe,” sometime in March. Dates for the auditions have not been set yet, but director Steve Cisneros indicated that they will be held soon and that those interested in trying out for the production that features an allyouth cast should keep watching the Phantom Projects website. You can also call Cisneros at (714) 994-6310 for more information. The Attic Theater in Santa Ana will be closing Disney’s “Peter Pan Jr.” March 6 after a successful run, but there is still time to take the kids to see it. The production is somewhat of a family affair as Sudan Gerardi, Nicole Gerardi and Brittany Gererdi are the directors. The theater, a small space of about 50 seats, is located at 28345 S. Fairview Ave. Santa Ana. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and make sure you call for reservations at (714) 662-2525.
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Gonna’ live forever: Mysterium is preparing its first show of the season, “Fame, The Musical.” The performance is based on the popular movie and will run Thursdays through Saturdays starting Mar. 17.
Another small theater, but one that puts on powerful productions, is Stages Theater in Fullerton. The theater have two plays opening in March with “Raised in Captivity” by Nicky Silver beginning March 4 and running through April 3. Jack Millis is directing the production that will be at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Silver is considered one of the top writers of Black Comedy today. The other play that will be opening is “Blood Money,” by David Macaray and directed by Phil Brickey. The play will open March 12 and play through April 2 on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 5 p.m. only.
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For more information or to register, please visit the Community Center, or visit the City’s website at www.lhabraca.gov and click on the “Quick Links” button, or call 562-383-4200.
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Heralds unable to stop Maranatha By Bryant Freeze La Habra Journal
Whittier Christian was unable to overcome Maranathas’ size in the second half of the basketball game, losing 61-50 Tuesday night at Whittier Christian High School. The Heralds came into the game focused, looking to get a win in their final home game of the season. A game in which they honored four seniors prior to the opening tip-off. It was apparent from the start that Whittier Christian would need to play a great game to outmatch Maranathas’ size. Specifically in the front-court, they had to deal with six-foot-six Terrance Lang and six-foot-ten Trevor Stanback. Early in the first quarter there was nothing the Heralds could do to stop the two post players from Maranatha, giving up an 8-0 run to the Minutemen moments into the game. Maranatha controlled most of the first quarter behind Lang’s nine points. The Minutemen were leading 21-7 just seconds before the end of the first quarter when the Heralds Shane Dean made a three-point basket to beat the game clock. Giving Whittier Christian much needed confidence Terry Pam into the Chris and momentum going second quarter. That confidence wouldn’t relinquish, resulting in Dean sinking another three-point field goal to start the second quarter. The basket got the entire team more involved on both sides of the court. The game turned for the Heralds when they went on an 8-0 run of their own midway through the second quarter. Bringing the score to 25-22 and forcing Maranatha to call a timeout. Maranatha appeared to have calmed down and regained the momentum after a quick two point basket out the timeout. Whittier Christian would answer immediately led by two of their seniors Christian Alvis-Labadie and Shane Dean. Dean followed by tying the game with two quick buckets, one being another three-point field goal
his third of the game. Dean had 16 of his 18 points in the first half. After a Maranatha turnover Alvis-Labadie of the Heralds gave a Magic Johnson-like pass to Nico Albertini for an easy lay-up to gain the first lead of the game for Whittier Christian. The crowd was on their feet cheering as the Heralds had captured the momentum. Maranatha was not finished. They would come back at the Heralds with two tough made baskets inside by their big men taking the lead back just before halftime. It still appeared as though Whittier Christian would go into the locker room at halftime with the momentum and confidence after trailing by only two points 33-31. While forcing four turnovers and giving up just 10 points in the second quarter. In the second half Maranatha went to what got them the lead to begin the game, passing the ball down-low to their two post players. Stanback and Lang of Maranatha really started to crash the offensive glass and get second chance points for the Minutemen. Unparelleled Real Sherwin Estate Services... from our Family You Coach Durham of toWhittier Christian pointed to a lack of Pam Kennedy (562) 547-4489 boxing-out on the defensive end as a Terry Kennedy (562) 458-7948 reason for the second chance points, Chris “weKennedy didn’t (562) put 537-8701 our bodies into their legs” said coach Durham. Whittier Christian continued to battle back and stay within reach of winning the game for as long as possible. But the physicality started to take over for Maranatha. Not only offensively but also defensively. The Minutemen went on a 10-0 run to end the third quarter and take a 48-39 lead over the Heralds going into the fourth quarter. The Heralds were unable to get any offense going in the fourth quarter. The size of the Maranatha defense inside forced Whittier Christian to take tough outside shots but unlike the first half the shots were not falling, “we live and die by the jumper,” said coach Durham. Whittier Christian lost 73-67 in overtime against Crean Lutheran in the first round of CIF playoffs.
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Getting some air: Whittier Christian Justin Turner lays one up at a game earlier in the season against La Habra. The Heralds lost in overtime against Crean Lutheran in the first round of CIF playoffs.
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14 SPORTS Raider grapplers pillage Freeway League By Jason Burch La Habra Journal
The Sonora wrestling team hit the mats with high expectations and delivered champions in seven different weight classes at the Freeway League tournament Friday night, but it was a first-year wrestler that stole the show. Lions Pasta Fest 2016 Sonora 285-pound champion Jorge Bernabe was named MVP of the heavier weights after notching his second fall in the title match against Juan Lopez of Troy. Sonora Head Coach David Carrizosa was especially impressed with Bernabe, a former football player who never wrestled prior to this, his senior, year. “I had been trying to get him out for four years to wrestle,” Carrizosa said. “He finally came out, but it’s funny because he had this promise, he said, ‘Coach I’ll come out if you make me league champion,’ and I said ‘sure.’” Carrizosa made good on his promise, now he feels that Bernabe has a good chance at CIF and possibly further. He is hoping that Bernabe’s success will, “trigger more football players to come out for wrestling.” “He barely started wrestling in January,” Carrizosa said. “He was late to the party, but his only losses were to top ranked guys in the state and he held his own with them.” The Raiders hope to have at least one wrestler enter the CIF tournament as a No. 1 seed next week at Citrus Hill High School in Perris. Josh Kawaguchi
won the 160-pound weight class, marking his second Freeway League title. “Josh should be seeded first, he’s a returning CIF Champion,” Carrizosa said. “He is up three weight classes at 160, but based on the criteria he should be first--he was a state qualifier [in 2015].” Carrizosa pointed out that Bernabe could earn a top seed in the CIF Tournament as well. He said that his record is (15-2) this season, adding that, “his only losses came against top-ranked guys in the state.” Sonora’s Isaiah Perez (113), Hiwad Stanekzai (120), Nate Avila (138), Jacob Pelayo (145) and Chucky Chavez (152) were all crowned Freeway League Champions as well. In addition to the seven league champs, the Raiders also had two additional league placers, giving the team a total of nine CIF qualifiers, the same number they had last year. Carlos Castilla (195) and Sebastian Perez (220) both finished third. La Habra High School qualified four wrestlers for the tournament next week. La Habra’s Edward Medina (132) took third after beating Solomon Than of Sonora. Brandon Murry (145) took third after beating Luke Boyd of Buena Park. Carlos Castilla (195) pulled off a second-period fall against Eddie Estrada to take third and qualify for the CIF tournament. Wayne Nicholson (120), lead the Highlanders with his second-place finish in the tournament. Adrian Diaz (132) of Troy High
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Wrapping it up: Sonora’s Chucky Chavez puts Buena Park’s Josh Vargas in an awkward position on his way to win the 152-pound title. The Raiders sent nine wrestlers and La Habra sent four to the CIF Tourney.
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Sonora’s Josh Kawaguchi took his second consecutive CIF title. This time at the 160-pound weight class. Two other Sonora wrestlers made it to the second day of the CIF Tournament at Citrus Hill High School — Jorge Bernabe at 285 pounds and Hiwad Stanekzai at 120 pounds.
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Lady Raiders roll into quarterfinals By Erik Markus La Habra Journal
The Lady Raider championship dreams got off to a roaring start in their first two games. The Raiders cruised to a 61-15 victory over Gahr High School on Thursday night, then topped Indio winning 79-32. The Raiders pressure has tormented teams,from getting into their own half, and provides easy scoring opportunities for the Raiders. In both games, the Raiders have been able to find tremendous success shooting behind the arc. In the first game against Gahr, the Raiders hit six three pointers in the first half. In their second game against Indio, they hit eight in the first quarter, and 12 in the first half. The Raiders have played such strong first halves, that by the time they are in the second half, they are defending a close to 40 point lead. At halftime against Gahr, the Raiders led 45-5, and in against Indio, they led 50-14 at halftime. “All of our extra shooting is paying off, the kids shot lights out today,” head coach Melissa Barajas said after their game against Indio. “Sometimes you just feel it and you know, and you can just walk away knowing it’s going to go in. That was one of those moments where I definitely did. Everyone else was knocking down their shots and I just wanted to contribute,” Marissa Dunn said. The Raiders scored 34 points in the first quarter against Indio. Their scoring effort was led by Laine James who scored 14 of her 21 in the first quarter. She knocked down four
threes in the first quarter. James was tasked with defending Indio’s best player, Dneesya Baxter. Baxter scored Indio’s first 18 points and dominated the paint against the Raiders. “She was good, she was really good. She was strong,” James said, “she killed me. She was definitely a monster, I couldn’t guard her.” “She was a really good scorer, he had some really nice post moves, but we knew if we put a lot of ball pressure, and made sure we got a lot of backside help, and fronted the post, we knew we’d be fine,” Dunn said. The Raiders plan was to prevent her from getting the ball, which they did successfully. “We did a real good job trapping them, because we were worried about their girl inside. Our goal was to make them turn the ball over, before they could get it in to her,” Barajas said. The Raiders full court defense resembled a football passing defense, rather than a typical basketball defense. Dunn has led the Raiders in scoring, with 15 against Gahr and 22 against Indio. She has been shooting well from behind the arc, as well as attacking and rebounding well. One big reason for the Raiders recent strong shooting has been their comfortability against zone defenses. The Raiders have practiced against the zone often and were prepared to play against it during league, and now are showing their ability to break the zone. “After going through league and seeing so much zone, we have a better
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Taking charge: Sonora Senior guard Marissa Dunn drives down the court in an earlier game against Troy. Dunn lead the Lady Raiders in their first two CIF games with 15 and 22 points respectively.
understanding of where the openings are going to be and how to get it there,” Barajas said. This attention to passing is allowing them to move the ball and get everyone involved. “They were being so unselfish, making the extra pass. That created openings for people,” Barajas said. The Raiders have a strong bench which has allowed Barajas to rest her starters, or prevent foul trouble without losing any defense or scoring. “It’s bittersweet. Dunn said about
these last few games, “I know personally, I’m going to leave it all out on the floor, and I know my teammates, we have such a strong bond, we’ve come from not winning anything to here. We’re going to bring it, and leave it all on the court. I’m so excited.” The Raiders have also benefited from having a home crowd behind them. This trend continues into the quarterfinals of CIF when they will host South Hills from West Covina.
a seven iron, and I’ll even putt with it,” Murphy said. The Vikings came into these playoffs with minimal expectations. They pulled off an upset on the road in their first game, and followed suit at home against the Raiders. “We haven’t played this way all year,” Valencia head coach Chad Phillips said. “we’re playing with house money. We weren’t supposed to be here.” However, based on their actual team and skill, it’s arguable that they’re better than their ranking. One big reason they have played so well lately, is due to the presence of
Ikonte. Ikonte returned to the basketball court midway through league after recovering from cardiac arrest. Ikonte missed the past two and a half years, but has continued to work hard. “Being out there after all those years, it humbled me. It built character and persevearance. I appreciate every single minute on the floor,” Ikonte said. His effort and courage was a motivating factor for his teammates, and continues to lead the Vikings as they will play St John Bosco in the quarterfinals of CIF.
Raiders unable to stop Vikings in second round
By Erik Markus La Habra Journal
After winning 10 games in a row, en route to a league title, the Sonora boys basketball team lost their second round CIF 1 AA playoff game to Valencia high school falling 41-65. The Raiders led after the first quarter, but struggled to keep pace with the Vikings. Valencia was led by Chibuzo Ikonte whose interior presence and skill limited the Raiders at the rim, and opened up the floor for the Vikings penetration and shooting. The Vikings funneled the ball into Ikonte whose mere threat to score opened up the floor for the rest of the Vikings, despite being well defended by Austin Carter. “We let their shooters get away from us. We got caught in a couple of really bad rotations and they just don’t miss open shots,” head coach Mike Murphy said. The Raiders struggled to stay in front of the Vikings, and were beat to lose balls by Valencia’s athletic guards. Kyler Motoyasu made his presence known by collecting numerous loose balls and offensive boards, allowing the Vikings to continue to put pressure on the Raider defense. Kevin Marlow was tasked with defending the Viking’s point guard, Isaiah Davis who started slow, but scored 13 of his 24 in the third quarter. Davis found much of his success by penetrating to the rim. Marlow was unable to apply his usual defensive pressure, because he was dealing with foul trouble. Marlow fouled out early in the
fourth quarter, with the Raiders struggling to keep the game competitive. After leading 29-21 at halftime, the Vikings extended their lead to 49-28 after three quarters. The Raiders offensive troubles lasted into the fourth quarter, scoring eight points in the second quarter, and seven in the third. Carter continued his strong play, but was limited offensively, because the Raiders struggled to involve him more. “Next year he’s going to get the ball a lot more. He’s just got to get it. I’ve got to do a better job of getting it to him,” Murphy said. Murphy expressed his frustrations about the Raiders placement in the 1 AA bracket. “We stepped up, we played in this division, but what I think they’re doing, they’re really hurting the smaller public schools to take care of the private schools,” Murphy said. Because of the Raiders recent success, they now play against significantly larger schools. While this makes things difficult for the Raiders to continue the type of success they achieved in CIF over the previous two years, it also motivates Murphy. “It’d be like when we’re playing Mater Dei, and I’m playing against McKnight,” Murphy said, comparing himself to Mater Dei’s head coach. “It’d be like he’s got a bag full of clubs, and I’ve got a seven iron. I can either complain that I don’t have all those clubs, or I can get as good as I can get with that seven iron, and I’ll bet you I can beat McKnight in golf with a seven iron, and he can have all the other clubs, and I’ll beat him with
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