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LH assessing roads, filling potholes By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
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Road repair: Recent rains have caused more potholes to appear along the major streets of La Habra and La Habra Heights. City officials of La Habra have sent out crews to fill some of the potholes, like these along Lambert Road. Officials said they are assessing the major or arterial roads and developing a pavement plan.
Hillcrest prepares for art festival
By Jay Seidel
LA HABRA HEIGHTS
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Nearly 200 artists will be exhibiting and selling their artwork as the Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts rolls into La Habra Heights. The festival, which will be celebrating its 57th year of showcasing art, will run February 24, 25 and 26, at the Hillcrest Church 2000 West Road in La Habra Heights. In addition to the exhibitions, many artists will personally be demonstrating their artistic skills during the three-day event. According to organizers, attendees will see watercolor and oil paintings, unique handmade jewelry, ceramics, pottery, hand-woven clothing, photography, stained and fused glass, bronze and metal sculptures, carved wood, and a great selection of handcrafted one-of-a-kind items in the Arts & Crafts Boutique. Each year, many first-time exhibitors, as well as long-time favorites, are selected to participate. Local high school students will
display their artwork in a juried exhibition that will showcase their talents and skills. There will be free art workshops for children on Saturday and Sunday, and festival attendees can browse, shop, enjoy musical entertainment, and eat at the Starving Artists Cafe. The festival organizers announced that Gerald Brommer and Jon Oakes will be the Festival's featured artists. Both artists will be present during the festival weekend. Brommer, born in Berkeley, California, is a renowned watercolor and acrylic painter, collagist, innovative teacher, author and juror. He has exhibited in many national competitive watercolor shows and has had over 165 one-man shows. He has written 23 books for high school and college art classes, as well as a book for artists on emotional content in landscape painting and several bestselling books on watercolor and collage.
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Oakes was born in Minnesota, raised in North Dakota, and moved to California to attend college. While in school, Oakes studied ceramics; he was particularly drawn to the bright, fiery colors that defined the ancient process of raku. About 16 years ago, an opportunity arose to study glass-blowing at Santa Ana College. Always intrigued by the art of glass-blowing, he jumped at the chance and quickly grasped this new medium. Before long, glass became his main focus. According to festival organizers, Oakes' vibrant and artistic expression is varied, from extravagant floral chandeliers to contemporary standing lamps, spectacular fluted bowls, elegant lidded vessels, floral bouquets and abstract wall art and unique tile mosaics. Admission and parking for the festival is free. Hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information go to the festival's website: HillcrestFestivalofFineArts.com.
A number of potholes appeared in La Habra’s major roadways after the recent rains. City crews have been starting to fill in some of the holes along Lambert, but residents are voicing concern over the overall repairs. The city completed a seven-year pavement program for the city’s residential streets. The task cost the city approximately $18 million and was completed in early 2016. In addition, many of the city’s alleyways have also been repaved. However, the challenge remains to be the roadways through the city, which handle the bulk of the traffic. According to Mayor Pro Tem Tim Shaw, Whittier and Beach Boulevards, along with Imperial Highway are all maintained by Caltrans. “We have two major projects approved: Harbor and Euclid, from Imperial Highway south to city limits,” Shaw said. The southern portion of Harbor Boulevard, which runs along the winding border with Fullerton, is set to be repaved this year. The cost of the project is being shared with Fullerton. The project will cause some congestion in the Harbor corridor into the city. The pavement project on Euclid will also start this year and will be south of Imperial and run all the way to Fullerton. Shaw added that the city council has directed the city staff to develop a plan for the arterial roadways that is something similar to the residential pavement management plan. Despite these plans, many residents are concerned about an increased amount of potholes that have developed along the main streets. Shaw said that while the staff is working on developing a plan, they will continue to address the immediate concern of the roads. “In the short term, public works crews are filling potholes as they open up,” Shaw added. The city will continue to look for federal funding opportunities because, according to Shaw, the state has been particularly weak at funding transportation in recent years. Drivers are cautioned to avoid the potholes while driving and to report any severe road damage or deterioration to the City Public works Department.
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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.
Tuesday, February, 21, 2017
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Year Around Garden Club is offering a free public class entitled "Brighten Up Your Garden With Succulents" by Succulent Design at Liberty Community Plaza, 14181 Telegraph Rd., Whittier, at 10 A.M. There will be plants for sale. Contact nancyjbird@verizon.net for questions.
La Habra Heights City Council Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Job Hunting 101 at the La Habra Library from 1-2 p.m. They will review websites that can assist you in your search for a job. Also included are tips and tricks for resumes, cover letters, and more. For more information call (562) 694-0078.
Monday, February 13, 2017
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 14, 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.
No La Habra City Council meeting due to the moving of the City Hall offices. Next LH Council meeting will be March 6 in the new council chamber located at 100 E. La Habra Boulevard.
Parent Meeting for Lowell-Joint School District 2017-2018 incoming kindergarten and transitional kindergarten students. Parents can pick up their registration materials at this time. This meeting takes place in the Multiuse room at Rancho Starbuck Intermediate School, 16430 Woodbrier Ave., Whittier at 6:30 p.m.
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Whittier Area Genealogical Society (WAGS) will be holding a morning class from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with the topic of “Online Cemetery Indexes.” Location is at the Masonic Lodge, 7604 Greenleaf, Whittier. Gardening for Beginners at Armstrong Garden Center in La Habra. Class participants will learn the basics and gain the confidence to grow anything. Class begins at 9 a.m. and is free. Be sure to check out the Health & Fitness Expo today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. being held at Southern California University of Health Sciences, 16200 Amber Valley Dr., Whittier. For more details, see their ad on page 9.
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Friendship Square Quilt Guild Meeting will be held today at 6:45 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 631 N. Euclid, La Habra. Guests are welcome. For more information visit www.fsqg.org.
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New Contestants: The 14 young ladies competing for this year's Miss La Habra crown met at El Cholo Restaurant for their annual kickoff luncheon. The Pageant will take place Saturday, March 18 at 6 p.m.
Free sandbags available at local fire stations
The La Habra Heights Fire station has free sandbags for residents to help protect their property against damage caused by the rain. La Habra residents can go to Fire Station #192 at 520 S. Harbor Blvd., (near Home Depot) and Station #193 at 1000 W. Risner Way, (south of Imperial Highway off Idaho Street) for free sandbags.
LH Library showcases film series and discussion
The La Habra Library will present the film series: "Dismantling Archetypes." The first movie will be a film about the civil rights activist whose famous quote was: “By any means necessary.” Gloria Monti, Associate Professor of Film and Television Arts at Cal State Fullerton, will be curating the film and leading a discussion about
race in society. The film and discussion will be Sunday, February 26, at 1 p.m. The series is paid for from a grant from California Humanities, and in conjunction with African-American History Month. Refreshments provided.
Imperial Middle School launches parent project
Imperial & Las Positas Schools have started their School Smarts Parent Engagement Program at their schools. School Smarts is a resource for any parent or guardian who would like to become more involved in their child’s education. School Smarts academy sessions are scheduled for Wednesdays, February 8- March 22 from 8:30–10:30 a.m. at Imperial Middle School. If you are interested in attending, please contact Imperial at (562) 6902344 or Las Positas at (562) 690-2356.
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Dual language show: Mysterium Theater will present its first dual language show, Disney's "Aladdin." Some characters speak Spanish and others English, switching back and forth between the two languages. The plot is tweaked where the evil Jafar casts a spell over Agrabah creating a language barrier, but the love between Aladdin and Jasmine work to remove the spell. The show opens Feb 10 and runs through March 5.
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Did you know... By Nicole Panza La Habra Historical Museum
In February 1939, the Kiwanis Club assumed the sponsorship of Boy Scouts Troop #98. Part of their goal in sponsoring the Boy Scouts was to help provide a designated space for the troop to meet. The old Scout Hut on Central Ave was obtained in the early 1940s to provide a permanent meeting place for troop meetings. Title was turned over to the city for tax purposes and an organization called Scout Hut Incorporated was formed to manage the property. The building was rebuilt and used actively until the late 1960s. In March 1960, the Kiwanis Club decided that the old Scout Hall was limited in its usefulness and planning was started for the development of a new Scout building. The new Scout building was incorporated into the planning of a new city park at Idaho and Lambert in December 1961. The property on Central Ave was sold and the funds were used towards the construction of the new building. Construction was started on the new Scout Building in October 1968. The completed building was dedicated February 8, 1970, after a total cash expenditure of $41,167.38. The property belongs to the City of La Habra and is currently being used as a city storage facility. In Spring 2017, the Boy Scouts will once again have a designated space for their troop meetings in the new building next to the La Habra Community Center. They will share the space with the Woman’s Club whose clubhouse was too
costly to repair and the Art Association whose gallery will be torn down along with the old city hall. If you are interested in learning more about any of the organizations mentioned above please visit the La Habra Historical Museum’s current exhibit Our Community Cares: A History of La Habra’s Non-Profits. The La Habra Historical Museum is located at 215 E La Habra Blvd. and is open every Saturday from 12 to 4pm. 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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On my honor: The site of the original Scout Hut on the corner of Idaho Street and Lambert Road. The building is currently used for storage. The Scouts will be moving to the addition at the Community Center.
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. The La Habra Journal is a proud member of the California Newspaper Publishers Association.
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A community built upon a friendly rivalry It’s interesting, as I go around and talk with people in La Habra, and to some extent in La Habra Heights, that while our community is close, there is still one divide that is hard to get over. Are you “Blue and White” or are you “Blue and Gold”? For those that don’t know because you moved here or went to school in another area, the divide comes in being either for La Habra or for Sonora. Like many rivalries, the La Habra and Sonora rivalry runs through generations. They are passed on by family members and fueled by the schools students attend. Lines are drawn. I am regularly questioned as to my loyalty and my sense of fairness when there seems to be too much of one school covered in the sports pages of the La Habra Journal. (Trust me, there is no bias one way or the other. It’s usually more of a manpower and availability issue.) Despite living physically close to one of the two, I’ve known parents to send their children to the further of the two, because they went there and no way their child was going to the opposite school. Current students of each school at the sporting events maintain the rivalry. On the field LHHS has the perpetual football domination and is a leader in the fall sports. However, on hardwood courts, the edge shifts to the Raiders. The soccer fields and pools typically enjoy a back and forth while the baseball and softball powers split between Sonora and La Habra respectively. The student sections at the sporting events fuel the spirit of rivalry. Having covered LHHS and Sonora at other Freeway League school over the years, there is nothing that compares to the student sections at the city rivalry. I’ve seen some try to come close, like Servite with Sonora in basketball and pretty much every one tries to match LHHS when they play the Highlanders in football. But nothing is consistent like the crowds at the LHHS-Sonora games. The themes created by the students, the chants and the volume of students are unbelievable. Then, there are the alumni to factor in. If alumni are in town, or decide to go “check out a game,” the game they want to go to is a city rivalry game. My brother-in-law rarely misses a La Habra football game. A school he played for years ago and still roots for today. So you combine rabid student sections with passionate alumni and you have packed gymnasiums or fields. This was evident at the last two rivalry basketball games. At LHHS, standing room only caused people to
push in on the corners of the court. At Sonora, there was an attempt to control the amount of people due to the fire hazard, but the crowds still swelled and were even more fired up. The rivalry continues to build each and every year. Even when not referencing the sports, the rivalry still continues. Students wear their colors proudly throughout the city. There are usually nods or shaking of head when they are spotted. Older generations will talk with others around town. When a new person is introduced it is often accompanied by the “…but he is from La Habra,” or “…it’s OK, she went to Sonora.” This is used as a note to say they are an alright person, like a “goodfella,” or to solicit some sympathy and further solidify the alumni bonds with a friend. There are many split households in the city. I live in one, as do a number of the current council members. I am a La Habra alumnus, while my wife went to Sonora. In an odd instance, I knew the majority of her classmates, because I went to elementary schools and Washington, which at the time were all in the Sonora portion of the district. There are even split households with children at both of the schools. The current Miss La Habra, Kristen Sauceda comes from that type of household. She recently graduated from Sonora while her brother goes to La Habra. Their parents have both schools’ logos on their cars. So while we come together like the great community we are, we can keep our friendly rivalry. None of our close neighbors have this split. Whittier has many high schools, which makes rivalries hard. Fullerton’s odd number of high schools make a true city rivalry impossible. Brea stands alone with one high school. The La Habra-Sonora rivalry remains a part of who we are as a city. So, be proud when you wear your blue and white or your blue and gold, you are a part of what helps make this community special. —The Editor **NOTE** I know Whittier Christian falls within our borders, and there are many Heralds who are active members of our community. There is no disrespect meant to the wonderful faculty and staff and the outstanding students at WCHS. It’s just that this city public school rivalry existed long before WCHS moved into the old Starbuck campus. We all welcome the cardinal and gold into the community.
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4 LH area looks to find out how to stay healthy and fit with free expo By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Residents will be able to give a boost to their New Year's resolutions to get fit and stay healthy next weekend. The second Annual Health & Fitness Expo will be hosted at the Southern California University of Health Sciences' campus in East Whittier will allow those in attendance find ways to exercise, eat right and stay fit through demonstrations, vendor booths, classes and more. The free event is sponsored by the city of La Habra, the La Habra Collaborative, Friends of Family Health Center, and the Institute of Healthcare Advancement. "This is one of four La Habra Health Fairs presented throughout the year as a part of the Collaborative's 'Move More, Eat Healthy' initiative," said Sandi Baltes, executive director of the La Habra Collaborative. Baltes explained that the expo provides "a venue and support for local fitness and wellness organizations to introduce ways for families to improve their health through nutrition and exercise." The second annual event will include fitness demonstrations, fitness class information, health and fitness tests, nutritional education, alternative health information and health management information for those interested. "The Expo will present everything from yoga and Zumba classes to lessons on 'Rethink your Drink,'" Baltes added. She explained that the event is not just for adults, but the whole family. Health activities for children, as well as education sessions will be provided to help even the youngest residents learn ways to better health. Prizes and giveaways will be available throughout the expo. Baltes explained that its a great event to start the year right. "This is a great chance to maintain your New Years resolution to lose weight and be healthier in 2017."
Second Annual Health & Fitness Expo Saturday, February 18. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Southern California University of Health Sciences 16200 Amber Valley Dr, Whittier, California
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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
Valentine’s Day is coming. Since the middle ages this saint from the third century has been commemorated in some fashion by people of various backgrounds in many parts of the world. Whether you are Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopalian or any other Christian denomination that acknowledges St. Valentine, or you’re simply someone who appreciates the day, you know what is celebrated; LOVE. There are several versions of who the saint was or what his role in life really was or whether the day commemorates one person or a compilation of different people. The one point that is agreed upon is that love is the common thread. It’s a big day for cards. It’s also a big day for candy. For some couples it will serve as the perfect time to begin an engagement leading to marriage. For school children it serves as a time to let somebody else know that you’ve noticed them. However the day is acknowledged, commemorated or celebrated, it certainly is a widely popular day. With our government seeming ill at ease, I’d like to think of unlikely combinations of politicians sending Valentine’s Cards to each other. Democrats, Republicans, Independents setting the day aside to focus on loving each other. Members of Congress and the Senate could set aside disharmony during a hearing process by either exchanging a card or maybe sharing a box of chocolates. A White House press conference on Valentine’s Day could include flowers exchanged among the press corps and the Press Secretary along with a word of love or kindness. What a day it could be. Oh well! However you celebrate the day this year, keep a sense of love in its midst. For Valentine’s Day to be effective it doesn’t even take the exchange of traditional items. All it takes is a kind, loving heart keeping the day special. And, if you want the celebration to continue, keep the same spirit and heart from the day and preserve it throughout the year. Happy Valentine’s to you all. 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.
Potter’s Christian Fellowship 740 East Lambert Road La Habra (562) 690-7020 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. Redemption Hill Church Sonora High School 401 S. Palm St. La Habra, CA (562) 947-4791 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. www.rhchurches.com Rehoboth Reformed Church 501 South Idaho Street #120 La Habra (626) 820-9390 Service: Sunday 10 a.m.
The Warehouse Foursquare Church 10925 Valley Home Ave Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 690-5109 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 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
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Mission Presbyterian Church 1901 E. Lambert Rd. Suite 105 La Habra (714) 448-3305 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.. mid-week study Na Sung 1620 Fullerton Road La Habra Heights (562) 690-7979 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 11 a.m. New Life Church of La Habra 740 E. Lambert Rd. Unit E La Habra (562) 694-5534 newlifechurchlahabra.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m.; Our Lady of Guadalupe 900 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 691-0533 www.olglahabra.org Call or visit for service information
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City Communicator Family Overnight at The Children’s Museum
La Habra Races Scheduled for March 2017 The La Habra 5K Run/Walk, which also includes a 1K Kiddy Run, sponsored by Chick-fil-A, and a 50-Yard Diaper Dash, sponsored by Children’s Happy Teeth and Happy Braces, will be held on Saturday, March 11th. Please note that this year’s event will not include a 10K run. The Races will be held at the La Habra Marketplace shopping center, located at Imperial Hwy. and Beach Blvd. The 50-Yard Diaper Dash (open to ages three to five years) begins at 7:30 a.m. and the Kiddy Run (open to ages six through nine years) begins at 7:40 a.m. All participants in these races will receive awards. The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:00 a.m., and awards will be presented at 8:20 a.m. The course is a semi-challenging loop and runs through the heart of La Habra. All runners will receive a runner goody bag, a free dental appointment, a toothbrush kit and a Chick-fil-A sandwich. The race also features a health and fitness expo, medals to the top five runners in each age group division, timing and finish line management, and tech t-shirts. La Habra Active Day Camp staff and Jump Start Sports will host a supervised play area for kids ages two to 13 years for adults who would like to participate in the race, but require care for their children, Register in person at the La Habra Community Services Department, 101 W. La Habra Blvd., Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. In addition, online registration is available by visiting https:// apm.activecommunities.com/cityoflahabra. An additional service fee will be incurred when registering online. The cost to register for the 5K is $30 through March 3rd, $35 afterwards. The cost for the 50-Yard Diaper Dash and the 1K Kiddy Run is $20 through March 3rd and $25 afterwards. Running clubs with 10 or more runners will receive a discount. For more information, please contact Melissa Rivera at (562) 383-4209 or email her at mflores@lahabraca.gov.
Join the La Habra recreation staff for an epic overnight takeover of the Children’s Museum at La Habra, Friday, April 7th 6:30 p.m. through Saturday, April 8th, 9:30 a.m. Fun family activities will include games, crafts, story telling, a movie and more! Dinner, breakfast and snacks will be served. This activity is open to children ages four through 12 years of age, with an accompanying parent/adult (18+ years) guardian. The fee is $20 per person, and preregistration is necessary. Limited space is available, so register early in person or by phone at the La Habra Community Center, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m., 101 W. La Habra Blvd., 562-383-4200. You may also contact the Recreation Division at that number for more information about the event.
16th Annual Spring Family Eggstravaganza La Habra’s 16th annual Eggstravaganza will be held on Saturday, April 15th, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., at the softball fields at La Bonita Park, 1440 W. Whittier Blvd. Activities will include an Eggs-Treme Kid Zone and egg hunts for different age groups. New this year will be an egg hunt designated for special needs participants. The helicopter egg drop will also take place, as well as the La Habra Family Resource Center’s Community Health Fair For more information, please contact the Community Center at 562-383-4200.
Summer Rec Staff Sought The La Habra Recreation Division is seeking staff for its summer day camp and special events. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and pass a background check, as well as being fingerprinted and livescanned. Applications can be downloaded from the City’s website, www.lhabraca.gov, or can be picked up at the Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd., Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the Community Center at 562-383-4205. Applications are due at the Community Center on or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2017.
Family Circus to Return American Crown Circus: Circus Osorio USA will return to the Market Place shopping center Thursday, April 6th through Monday, April 10th. The 18-year-old Las Vegas-based, familyowned circus is a one stage traveling operation with high-wire acts, acrobats, magicians, and jugglers that owner Roberto Osorio describes as “a Las Vegas-style production that is a cross between Cirque de Soleil and the more traditional traveling circuses.” In addition to providing a fun activity for family members of all ages, a percentage of ticket sales will be used to support La Habra recreation and community programs.
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EGG NIGHT Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt Thursday, April 6th, 6-8 p.m. Open to kids ages 7-13 years old - $20 per person For more information, please call 562-383-4205. Fire Department: Graffiti Hotline: La Habra Shuttle: Library: NOC Youth Center: Personnel Services: Planning Department Police Department: Public Works: Traffic Office : Water & Sewer Billing:
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Your City Council: Rose Espinoza, Mayor Tim Shaw, Mayor Pro Tem James Gomez Tom Beamish Michael Blazey La Habra City Hall 201 E. La Habra Boulevard La Habra, CA 90631 Telephone: 383-4000 FAX: 383-4474 *The Council meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
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Five LHPD officers receive promotions By Lou Ponsi Behind the Badge OC
The promotions of five members of the La Habra Police Department were recently celebrated during a badge-pinning ceremony attended by family members, fellow officers and police personnel from several agencies. One by one, with Police Chief Jerry Price announcing the achievements of each, the honorees took the stage at the La Habra Community Center, accompanied by their families. Children and proud spouses pinned the badges, engraved with the new rank, on the uniforms of the honorees. Receiving promotions were Cpl. Shawn Miller, Sgt. Eric Ocampo, Lt. Clint Angle, Lt. Adam Foster and Capt. Dean Capelletti. Capt. Dean Capelletti A police officer since 2002, Capelletti has excelled in virtually every unit where he has been assigned. He was transferred to the General Investigations Bureau in 2006, where, as an investigator, he handled auto thefts, sex crimes, child abuse and homicide cold cases. During that assignment, Capelletti also was part of the Juvenile Sex Offender Management Team of Orange County. In that role, he developed methods that help investigate sex crimes cases involving juvenile suspects. He is a certified composite artist and his composite drawings have been instrumental in helping solve multiple cases. Capelletti was promoted to sergeant in 2010 and assigned to the Professional Standards Unit the following year. He remained in that assignment until his promotion to lieutenant in 2013, when he was reassigned to patrol. Two years later, he returned to the Investigations Bureau, this time as the bureau com-
mander. Over the course of his career, he has had the opportunity to coordinate the department’s security for community events, such as the Corn Festival, has participated in numerous honor guard events, and served as a presenter for the department’s English and Spanish language Citizens’ Academies. During his time with La Habra, he has served as an explorer advisor, field training officer, arrest and control tactics instructor, North County SWAT team leader and team commander. Lt. Adam Foster Foster came to the LHPD from another agency in 2009. As a lateral officer with seven years of law enforcement experience, he was a welcome addition to the department. In fact, within a year of joining the agency, Foster became a member of the North County SWAT team and a field training officer, spending two years in patrol training new officers. While on SWAT, Foster planned and served a multi-location arrest warrant for two suspects wanted in connection with a double homicide. He was transferred to the General Investigations Unit in 2012 as a detective working fraud and forgery cases. Foster was promoted to sergeant that same year. As a sergeant, Foster served as a SWAT supervisor for North County SWAT. He also was transferred to the Professional Standards Unit where he was responsible for the department’s recruitment efforts, personnel training, and internal affairs investigations. Lt. Clint Angle Angle began his law enforcement career as a police cadet with LHPD in 1993 and was hired as a police officer a year later. Angle also has served on North
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge OC Five La Habra officers stand together at the conclusion of LHPD’s promotion ceremony. From left, Cpl. Shawn Miller, Sgt. Eric Ocampo, Capt. Dean Capelletti, Lt. Adam Foster and Lt. Clint Angle.
County SWAT and as a detective in the Gang Unit and member of the Special Investigations Unit. Angle was assigned to the Professional Standards Unit in 2011 and was put in charge of hiring and training for the department.
currently is an active member of the North County SWAT, serving as a team supervisor. He has received commendations from his supervisors, three chief ’s citations and a Distinguished Service Medal.
Sgt. Eric Ocampo Ocampo joined the LHPD in 2007. After working in patrol, he was appointed as one of the department’s field training officers. Ocampo played a role in locating an occupied vehicle involved in a robbery, resulting in the arrest of the suspects. He transferred to General Investigations in 2012, serving as investigator of sexual assault and child abuse cases. Ocampo has served as a member of the range staff, a Taser instructor, a presenter for the Citizens’ Academy, a member of the honor guard, and as a regular participant in the Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run. He
Cpl. Shawn Miller A police officer since 2007, Miller has consistently exceeded the average for self-initiated calls during a shift, Price said. He has served as a member of the department’s range staff, as a field training officer and as a volunteer during K9 demonstrations. Miller was selected to serve as a narcotics detective in the Special Investigations Unit in 2012. In 2015, Miller became part of the Public and Commercial Narcotic Enforcement Team, (PACNET), or as it is currently known, the Orange County Financial Investigations Task Force.
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LHPD joins with sergeant’s wife urging cancer awareness By Greg Hardesty Behind The Badge OC
Loretta Baylos radiates health and vigor. The wife of veteran La Habra PD Sgt. Jeff Baylos is healthy, having been cancer free for 2 ½ years. But daily, Loretta still weathers lower back and stomach pain from a radical hysterectomy she underwent in August 2014 after being diagnosed with an early-stage (1b1) but aggressive form of cervical cancer — the second leading cause of cancer in women, after breast cancer. Baylos hopes other women don’t have to experience what she went through. And she prays that fewer women will die from a disease in which early detection is critical. “We’re losing women in silence… it’s an epidemic,” Baylos said. “They are crying out and dying in agony, and very few people are listening. Some of these girls when they get diagnosed with cervical cancer die very soon afterwards.” Baylos and her husband purchased teal ribbon magnets two years ago and La Habra PD Chief Jerry Price allowed them to be displayed on the agency’s entire fleet of police vehicles during January, national Cervical Health Awareness Month. Two years later, the La Habra Police Department continues to support awareness with the teal ribbons on each patrol unit and Loretta Baylos remains a tireless advocate for cervical cancer awareness. Although the second leading cause of cancer in women, cervical cancer still is widely regarded as an afterthought.
It usually is caused by HPV viruses. Baylos continues to urge women to educate themselves about HPV-related cervical cancer and to get vaccinated against HPV, as well as to undergo regular screenings for the virus. HPV is transmitted through sexual contact and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is the most common sexually transmitted infection. More than 10,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with HPV-related cervical cancer each year, but the disease is virtually always preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening (Pap and HPV tests), the CDC says. More than 4,120 women die in the U.S. from cervical cancer, according to cancer.net. When detected at an early stage, the five-year survival rate for women with invasive cervical cancer is 92 percent. Once again, throughout January, the LHPD had outfitted its vehicles with the teal-and-white ribbon magnets. “This is a good cause,” Price said. “The issue really hit home for us because it touched one of our own. The teal ribbon magnets are a great way for us to raise awareness, and the campaign has been really well received by the public. I think if the ribbons motivate someone to get screened or help others to recognize the prevalence of this cancer, we have accomplished something.” That’s where Loretta and her husband, a watch commander and field sergeant with 30 years in at the LHPD, come in. In addition to the police vehicle
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge OC
Sgt. Jeffrey Baylos of the La Habra PD with his wife, Loretta, a cervical cancer survivor, showing the tealand-white colored Cervical Cancer Awareness decal displayed on patrol cars during the month of January.
magnets and teal-and-white wristbands she hands out, Loretta speaks about her experience with HPV-related cervical cancer to such groups as the American Cancer Society. She and her husband, who between them have six children ranging in age from 13 to 32, agree the issue needs to be brought further to the forefront. “We’re at the point now where we need to talk about this more,” Jeff Baylos said. “We’re trying to get other PDs on board with this.” Loretta gets a checkup every three months to make sure her cancer has not returned. She stresses the importance for
women to get annual Pap and HPV tests to make sure they don’t get cervical cancer — or that they catch it in the early stages. Some of the surgeries women have to endure when they have a reoccurrence from cervical cancer are very invasive and harrowing. “I don’t want any woman to have to go through that,” Baylos said. She may be cancer free now, but Baylos lives with anxiety daily. “That fear never goes away,” she said. For more information, visit TealLadiesMoveMountains.com
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LH rallies to combat cancer with annual Relay For Life
By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
La Habra kicked off the fundraising for the annual Relay For Life Event last week at the La Habra Community Center. The kickoff event helped raise awareness about the fight against various forms of cancer. "This year we are creating a welcoming experience of support, celebrating with sur vivors and
remembering those we lost," said Mark Sturdevant, Relay Experience co-chair. Local survivors were on hand to tell their stories. "We will praise the work of caregivers that unselfishly serve their loved ones and bring hope to others," Sturdevant added. La Habra High School's Diego Sanchez who has been battling cancer and has been the inspiration around the high school's
Photo by Miguel Pola
Loretta Baylos, wife of LHPD Sgt. Jeffrey Baylos, shares her story of her battle with cervical cancer and her efforts to help raise awareness at the Relay For Life Kickoff event last week.
Photo by Miguel Pola
La Habra High's Diego Sanchez (second from left) is surrounded by LHHS football players and LH Councilman Jim Gomez. Sanchez shared his battle with cancer at the Relay For Life kickoff event.
#DiegoStrong movement, was the event's keynote speaker. He was supported by many of his LHHS football family wearing blue wristbands as he shared his story for those gathered. Loretta Baylos, wife of veteran La Habra PD Sgt. Jeff Baylos, shared her battle with cervical cancer. Baylos is 2 1/2 years cancer free and has become an advocate for examination and prevention for women. Other LHPD wives stood up with Baylos as she shared her story. Relay For Life is a grass roots, community-based team event. According to organizers, every Relay has different components. "Our theme, Blast Cancer Out of this World, serves as a reminder of our strength to fight back against this terrible disease," Sturdevant said. "We encourage others to join the fight."
If you're interested in finding out more, volunteering or supporting, you can go to the La Habra relay site at: www.RelayForLife.org/LaHabraCA
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Moros Cuban Restaurant moving to bigger location By Leonardo Romero La Habra Journal
On December 15, 2010 Sean Saafan opened the door to Moros Cuban restaurant and declared it open for business. After six years of running his first restaurant in a location that can hold 12 tables and 42 people, Saafan is ready to move his business into a more spacious building. He’ll be moving his restaurant to 1299 S. Harbor Blvd., which was formerly occupied by Mrs. Bea’s Louisiana Chicken and Waffles. An official moving date hasn’t been scheduled yet, but Saafan is aiming to open by the first week of April. “I think we’ve come a long way,” said Saafan. “We were voted number one Cuban restaurant in Orange County four years in a row by the OC Register.” The restaurant also has a four and a half stars review from close to one thousand reviews on the website yelp. com. As the restaurant became more successful, the restaurant’s team began facing busy weekend nights where
Moros Cuban Restaurant in La Habra is getting ready to move from its current location to a larger location on12909 South Harbor in April.
they would have to explain to customers that there is a two-hour wait for the next available table. Saafan didn’t like that people would have to leave due to the long wait, so he decided to search for a larger location. The new location is triple the size of the current location and will feature a stage where a live band will perform. The new location is also scheduled to open with a new menu containing new entrees and desserts that are currently being finalized, according to one of the restaurant’s chefs, David Adan. The current location doesn’t sell any alcoholic drinks, but the new location will be serving beer and wine. “We cook traditional Cuban dishes here, but we add more flavor by adding different spices and meats,” said Adan. “If you’d like to try something new then you should come try our flavorful dishes.” On Sundays Moros features an all you can eat buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at $16 per person and $8 for children ages 3 to 7. With more room to improve the buffet at their new location, Saafan plans on adding a meat carving station, omelet station, ceviche station, and a dessert station. Within the current location the walls feature painted silhouettes of buildings and the moon on one side and silhouettes of people dancing and a man playing the saxophone on the other side. Next to the man playing the saxophone is written Maadi, Cairo, Egypt in black paint. That was the town Saafan was born and raised in until he moved to New York at the age of 19 to study at the French Culinary Institute of New York. “Egypt is a third world country where if you’re born poor you die poor,” said Saafan. “If you’re born
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Behind the scenes: The crew from left: Manager Tyler Thomas, Chef Augustine Flores, Sous Chef Jose Mondragon, Chef de Cuisine David Adan, and Owner / Executive Chef Sean Saafan.
rich you die rich. For me to make a difference in my life I had to get out.” After graduating among the top in his class from the culinary institute he moved to and worked in Las Vegas. He eventually moved to California in 2004 and worked at a Cuban restaurant in Pomona named Coco Palm Restaurant. He has the name of his hometown painted on his restaurant’s wall, because he never wants to forget his roots as he moves forward in his successful culinary career. Moros’ front of the house manager, Tyler Thomas, has been working at the restaurant for over four years, and has had several instances where he was unable to reserve a company’s Christmas party due to their location’s restricting capacity. “We were very limited with only twelve tables here,” said Thomas. “Now that we have the right place and the right staff it looks like everything is working out right.”
Until Moros Cuban Restaurant moves it will remain open at its current address located at 380 N. Harbor Blvd. in La Habra. For more information on the restaurant and an online menu visit their official website at moroscubanrestaurant.com.
Moros Cuban Restaurant will be moving from its current location at 380 N. Harbor Blvd., to a larger location on1299 S. Harbor Blvd., in April.
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12 Emma Zener: Lady Highlanders' Sharpshooter Breaks 1,000 By Jason Burch La Habra Jouirnal
Lady Highlander senior Emma Zener had a day to remember. Just a few hours after she was named La Habra’s class of 2017 co-valedictorian, Zener surpassed a milestone never before reached in school history on Tuesday night. With her 10 points against Sunny Hills last week, Zener eclipsed 1,000 for her career and helped lift the Lady Highlanders over the Lancers. Zener came into the game seven points shy of 1000 for her career. So her average of 11 points per game seemed to make eclipsing the milestone mostly a formality. However, the standout sharpshooter opened the first quarter ice cold. With friends and family filling up the La Habra gym, and the PA announcer reminding everyone in attendance of the looming milestone several times, Zener began the night uncharacteristically off from behind the arc, missing her first six shots. “Going into the game I was a little more nervous than usual because I knew that I had family coming out and people were expecting me to hit seven more points,” Zener said. “Normally I wouldn’t see seven as that many points, but suddenly reaching that milestone was like trying to get over the hump.” As the game progressed, she turned
to her defense to create some easy offense and get to the basket, which is something she and her head coach Dana Khandelwal have been working on all year. “By this point with four years on varsity teams know she’s going to shoot, so this year we have encouraged her and really worked with her on attacking the basket,” Khandelwal said. Midway through the second quarter Zener grabbed a rebound and took it the length of the court for a layup. And one minute later she came up with a steal and another transition bucket at the rim. Khandelwal said Zener was already a prolific three-point shooter the past three seasons, but what has set her apart this season, has been her ability to drive to the basket. That setup center Hannah McArthur to find Zener open behind the arc, and she fittingly knocked down a three to reach the rare milestone with 1:47 remaining in the first half. “At first when my shots weren’t falling I started to get a little nervous, but then once I hit those layups, I was really happy to hit my 1000th point on a three.” Zener said. After trailing the Lancers by a basket through the first quarter, Zener’s seven points in the second helped give the Lady Highlanders a 27-17 lead at the half, and they they never looked back. La Habra would go on to beat
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For the record books: La Habra Senior Emma Zener reached the 1,000 career point mark as she helped leat the Lady Highalanders basketball team to a 52-36 win over the Sunny Hills Lancers at home.
Sunny Hills 52-36, with Zener adding another three in the third quarter to cement this game and her forever in the record books. “We talked about this game last night and how we wanted to get to the third spot for the playoffs,” Khandelwal said. “We actually didn’t put too much pressure on the seven points because she’s averaging 11 [per game] now anyway, so we knew she was going to get it.” Zener plans to continue playing basketball at the next level. The newly honored valedictorian will attend Smith College in Massachusetts, where she will play basketball and pursue a liberal arts degree. “I wanted to go to a college where I can be a student first because I’ve always loved learning more than bas-
ketball,” she said. “I realized at a D3 I can do that, basketball is just a part of who you are, it’s not your whole identity and I love the idea of an all women’s college.” Zener said that she realized at the beginning of her freshman year if she wanted to maintain success in both the classroom and on the court, that she would have to create a regiment for herself. “I would say it was a lot of self discipline, with telling myself I want to be the best in school and in basketball,” Zener said. “I don’t want to be just a student or just a basketball player, but a student-athlete who excels in both.” At 1003 and counting, Zener and the Lady Highlanders will look to finish strong in the Freeway League.
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Lady Highlanders double up Coyotes By Jason Burch La Habra Journal
Center Hannah McArthur returned from a one game absence to lead the Lady Highlanders past Buena Park 65-32 on Senior Night at La Habra on Friday. After rolling her ankle against Troy a week ago, McArthur sat out Wednesday night’s game against Sonora. Afterwards La Habra coach Dana Khandelwal said they were really hoping she would be able to take the court for Senior Night, but didn’t want to rush her back. Other than a feeling it out process early on, McArthur certainly didn’t show any ill effects. Buena Park was able to keep it close early, trailing La Habra 10-8 at the end of the first quarter, with McArthur failing to register a shot. McArthur broke through in the second quarter though. Her 8 points in the second gave La Habra a 32-18 lead at the half. She added 6 more in the third and the Lady Highlanders pulled away for good. McArthur wound up leading all players with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Emma Zener matched her season scoring average with 11 points, including three from downtown. “My two teammates Lani and Larisa Maehara pushed me to what I am today, so I have to thank them,” McArthur said, fighting back emotions. “Without them I wouldn’t be where I am.”
“And also all of the coaches and trainers, and of course my parents, they challenged me to get 1000 rebounds and I’m about 140 away,” she added. The Lady Coyotes only suited up six girls for the game, giving them just one bench player most of the night. Buena Park inevitably got into foul trouble late in the game because the girls had to stay on the court the entire way. Two Lady Coyotes fouled out in the fourth, so La Habra played the final 5:17 with a five-on-four power play advantage. Despite being outnumbered, Buena Park hustled and fought for every rebound and loose ball until the final whistle. Khandelwal praised Buena Park’s effort and said she knew that they would have to match their intensity to be successful. La Habra's final Freeway League game, and perhaps most critical will be at Sunny Hills (14-10, 3-5) Thursday night. “This team has gone beyond what I thought, so I think we are going to do something great this year,” McArthur said.
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The Sonora Raiders wrestling team repeated as Freeway League Champions this year after a 4218 victory over Fullerton on January 31. The team went undefeated through league this year. The team then beat Yorba Linda, but lost to No.1 seeded St. John Bosco in the CIF dual meets.
La Habra girls soccer takes the golden Cleat By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
The Lady Highlanders soccer team took the Golden Cleat, the symbol of the city championship, for the fourth straight year with a 3-2 win over Sonora on January 31. La Habra will battle Sunny Hills to try to take the No.2 spot in the Freeway League and a seed in the CIF playoffs. La Habra hosts Sunny Hills today for the final league game of the season.
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La Habra's girls soccer team took the city championship for the fourth straight year. They will battle Sunny Hills and wait for CIF seeding.
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Marlow's late three in OT seals Raider win By Frank Lara Resca La Habra Journal
FULLERTON—A late overtime three-pointer by senior Guard Kevin Marlow propelled Sonora to a 61-59 victory over Sunny Hills. Marlow made an impact in the closely contested battle early and often. The senior guard scored the Raiders first six points of the game and 11 of the Raiders 15 points in the first quarter. Sunny Hills was led in the first quarter by senior guard Ryan Shaw, who helped keep the Lancers close in the opening quarter by scoring 6 of their first 11 points. Throughout most of the second quarter both teams matched each others’ makes and misses from the field, but for a few moments the Lancers disrupted the pattern. The Lancers (16-10, 5-3), through baskets by seniors John Paek and Jacob Dibble, outscored the Raiders 7-0 in a two-minute stretch in the quarter and briefly took a one point lead. With Sonora behind, Marlow stepped up once again and scored five straight points, including a 3-pointer, in the final two minutes of the half to retake the lead for the Raiders and put them up by four. As the second quarter drew to a close the Raiders sustained their lead and they went into the half leading 32-28. The game became even closer in the third quarter. The Raiders (23-3, 7-1), who only managed seven points as a team in the third, had trouble converting
from the field due to Marlow only managing two points and the rest of the team missing more than a few shots from beyond the arc and in the paint. Sunny Hills capitalized on the Raiders shooting struggles and went on a 5-0 run to end the quarter only down by one. At the start of the fourth quarter Sunny Hills continued their run and went up 41-39 after forward Luke Hosozawa completed a three-point play from the free throw line. The Raiders responded by going on a 7-0 run of their own to go up by five early in the fourth quarter. Sonora could not pull away from the Lancers and with a minute and a half remaining a 3-pointer by senior guard Sam Barrera tied the game up 51-51. Moments later, Barrera was in position to put the Lancers ahead when a foul sent him to the free throw line with under a minute remaining. However, the senior failed to convert the front end of a one-and-one and the game remained tied. In the final minute each team missed a go ahead basket in the paint and Sonora regained possession after a miss by Dibble. As the clock neared triple zeros Marlow, who had six points in the fourth quarter, had the ball in his hands. The senior sent up a 3-pointer as time expired but it fell short and without a team on top the game went into overtime. With overtime nearing its end and Sunny Hills up by one, Barrera found
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Putting it up: Sonora’s Austin Carr drives through two Sunny Hills defenders on his way to put up two points. Carr and the Raiders secured at least a share of the Freeway League title with the 61-59 win.
himself at the free-throw line once again. This time he converted from the line but missed the second, which meant the Lancers only led by two instead of three. On the very next play Raiders senior center Austin Carter hit a two-pointer to tie the game 58-58. The Lancers responded by making a drive to the basket through Barrera. The senior was fouled on the way into the paint and went to the line yet again. As in his previous attempt, Barrera only converted one of two shots from the line. “You got to make free throws, those are fundamental things of the game,” said Sunny Hills Head Coach Joe Ok, who noted that the team missed nine
free throws on the night. With time running out, once again Marlow had the ball in his hands again. Marlow rapidly made his way up the court and drained a 3-pointer to put Sonora ahead 61-59 with only 2.7 seconds remaining to seal the win. With the close victory, their third in overtime in league play, the Raiders are guaranteed at least a share of the Freeway League title. “This group has been the most resilient group I’ve ever coached,” said Sonora Head Coach Mike Murphy on the overtime win, and added that “we just kinda find a way.” “I just played my heart out, I just did everything I could and thankfully it was enough” said an overjoyed Marlow, who ended up with a game leading 31 points on the night.
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