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March 24, 2016
Council set to discuss city fees
New Miss La Habra
By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
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New city royalty: Sonora Senior Kristen Sauceda (center) was crowned Miss La Habra last Saturday at the La Habra Community Center. New princesses (from left) Samantha Da Broi, Alexyss Gomez, Madelynn Sopp and Norma Mendoza were also crowned and now members of the court. For more, see story Page 8
Council to set Roads Committee
By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
LA HABRA HEIGHTS
The La Habra Heights Council will interview applicants for the Roads Committee being assembled. After receiving 15 applications for the committee, the council had a lengthy discussion on the makeup of the committee. It was determined to have 11 members with four alternates. The council had previously approved a committee of 10-12 members, but all of the council members were pleased with the number of applicants of interested residents and discussed how to be inclusive. Councilmember Roy Francis said he was “very impressed with the applicants” and based on the applications that were submitted they “look like a good group to fix our roads now and in the future. It’s a great cross-section of the community,” he said. Mayor Kyle Miller suggested an interview in order to meet the individuals in person to get a sense of who they are.
Councilmembers Brian Bergman and Michael Higgins agreed that a meeting would be the best route to determining the members of the committee. Mayor Pro Tem Jane Williams suggested eliminating the last three applications to keep the committee to a manageable number and wouldn’t need to schedule the special meeting. City Attorney John Brown pointed out that committees in other cities consist of about 11 people and that alternates have been used. The council scheduled a special meeting to interview the applicants for the Roads Committee for April 2 at 9 a.m. They plan to allot approximately 10 minutes per candidate. The decision was approved 4-1 with Francis being the dissenting vote. Miller said that he didn’t want to discourage people who wanted to help the community and was glad that they could get going on the process of set-
ting up the committee. He had suggested that the committee initially set goals to discuss best practices for outreach to the community. He suggested that outreach efforts could include newsletters, community meetings or even phone banking. He said that it will be important to reach out and inform as many residents as possible. He then said the committee’s second goal would be to read and analyze the pavement management plan. Higgins agreed and said that they need to evaluate it. Higgins also pointed out that many other cities had standing maintenance schedules of when roads would be repaired, resurfaced and worked on. “This way residents know what’s happening on their street,” Higgins said, and added that having a standing schedule could benefit the city, “so that we don’t have to go through this every five years.” The committee will be established and approved at the city council meeting in April.
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The La Habra City Council will discuss proposed increases and adjustments to individual and commercial fees at the next city council meeting on April 4. The Council voted to table the matter until the next meeting to allow for more time to see all of the proposed fee adjustments. The city council hired a management research and consulting firm, MGT America, last year to conduct a study of city fee-related services in order to identify fees that could be adjusted to reflect the city’s cost to provide that service, identify opportunities to implement new fees and develop revenue projections based on the proposed fee structure. It is also to come in line with the annual adjustment by the Consumer Price Index. While the city has made annual adjustments, it has been ten years since an analysis of fees was conducted. The MGT study factored the hourly rates of staff members providing the service and the amount of time devoted to providing that service. They specifically looked at recreation, facility rentals, police services, finance, city clerk services, engineering, planning and building fee services. The study showed that the city is currently covering the cost, or subsidizing, 43 percent of the current city fees. Based on the study, the average annual cost for services is $4,071,487 and the city is generating $2,326,184 in fee-based revenue annually. The city is then subsidizing $1,745,303 for the work to provide these services. The study broke down each fee in each city area while making the report. While most fees are recommended to increase, some outdated or unused service fees are recommended to be deleted. The City Council will address this again at the April 4 meeting to determine if the fees will be increased and which fees will be increased.
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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 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. to receive a free snack.
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“Fame, The Musical” is now playing at the Mysterium Theater, 311 S. Euclid Ave., La Habra. Beginning tonight at 8 p.m., and repeating on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check their website for showtimes or to purchase tickets at www.mysteriumtheater.com. or call (562) 697-3311. Spring sign-ups for the Toque Futsal Development Program are going on now. Be sure to check out their ad on page 12 for more information.
Saturday, March 26, 2016
15th Annual Spring Family Eggstravaganza is today from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the softball fields at La Bonita Park, 1440 W. Whittier Blvd. There will be a kid zone, games, crafts, inflatables, balloon twisters, music, helicopter egg drop and more! Egg hunts for specific age groups at the following times: 0-2 & 3-4 yr olds will be at 9:15 a.m.; 5-6 yr olds will be at 9:35 a.m.; 7-8 yr olds will be at 9:50 a.m.; 9-10 & 11-12 yr olds will be at 10:05 a.m.; teens & adults will be at 10:20 a.m. La Habra Historical Museum is open today from 12-4 p.m. The museum is located at 201 E. La Habra Boulevard (Just north of the La Habra Library.)
Monday, March 28, 2016
Coffee With A Cop is this morning from 8-10 a.m. at Corner Bakery. This is a great opportunity to chat with LH police officers, ask questions, voice concerns and get to know officers in your neighborhood. La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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Our Lady of Guadalupe FoodDrive for the LH Resource Center is this weekend. Everyone in the community is invited to come to the church parking lot today between 5-6 p.m. or tomorrow (Sunday) from 6-11:30 a.m. to drop off canned goods, dry goods and toiletries. 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. 6th Annual Tee It Up 4 kids Golf Tournament is today at Friendly Hills Country Club, which benefits the Boys & Girls Club. Golf & Dinner for $225, Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Ticket $10 and Tee Sign Sponsor $100. For more information please contact Michele Lawson at (562) 691-2413. La Habra City Council Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
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Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal Beautification: The La Habra City Council presented Sierra Vista Elementary School with a special recognition at its meeting Monday for its changing over to drought-resistant and native landscaping.
Heights’ Miller named Woman of the Year by senator
Carmen Miller, a La Habra Heights resident was awarded the 2016 Woman of the Year award for Community Service by Senator Tony Mendoza of the 32nd Senate District. She and seven other women were honored at a luncheon held at the Cerritos Library on March 4. Miller has been active with the PTA at Macy Elementary, Rancho Starbuck Intermediate, and L a Hab ra and Sonora High Schools. During her time at Macy she was involved in many Senator Tony committees and California Mendoza presents hosted several Carmen Miller with PTA installation volunteer award. dinners in her home. During her involvement with Rancho Starbuck, she was treasurer of the band boosters and helped the La Habra band boosters raise money for uniforms by helping to put on the first annual gala fundraiser. She also served on the board of the Lowell Joint School District Foundation, where she was actively involved in the district’s Turkey Trot and with the golf tournament that helped to fill the gaps in the school budget. Miller has also volunteered at her church and at the Hillcrest Art Festival, a nearly 60-year-old event. She has served many roles within the festival including cashier, Chairperson of corporate/business donations and served as Festival Chairperson, coordinating the entire event. Miller continues her work vol-
unteering as a county poll worker and is a member of the League of Women voters. She joined the La Habra Heights Improvement Association and serves as its secretary. She launched the first annual Community Christmas gathering which provided the families of LHH a chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus over brunch while making crafts, singing, and taking photos with fun Christmas themed props. . She is currently on the LHHIA’s Easter Egg Hunt committee. Miller has also joined the board of the La Habra/La Habra Heights Meals On Wheels and is Vice President of Fundraising and Special Events. Her first project was a special luncheon, which honored some long-term volunteers and was a huge success. Along with serving on the board she also delivers meals on a weekly basis and enjoys interacting with the clients.
Assemblywoman Chang offers free info to reduce state tax
Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang will provide a free informational forum on the California Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on Friday, April 8 at 5 p.m. at the La Habra Community Center. Chang, who represents La Habra and other portions of North Orange County in the State Legislature, says “the program can boost incomes for nearly 600,000 families in California, including many in Orange County.” To RSVP or seek more information on the event, which is open to the public, please call Assemblywoman Chang’s office at 714-5295502.
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Did you know... By Nicole Panza La Habra Historical Museum
The first inhabitants of the La Habra Valley were a group of Native Americans who called themselves the Tongva. Arriving in the area between 8,000 and 10,000 years ago, the Tongva Indians inhabited almost 4,000 miles that included parts of present day Orange and Los Angeles counties as well as some of shore islands like Catalina. The Tongva Indians were semi-nomadic hunters and gatherers. The plentiful amount of resources, including acorns, pine nuts and game as well as the temperate climate allowed the Tongva Indians to live a relatively peaceful life. They lived in villages of 50 to 500 people, and work was divided along gender lines. Women planted, harvested, and prepared the food, while men hunted and fished. Since acorns and other plants were the basis of their diet, women as the gatherers of these food
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items were held in high regard. The illustration below shows a Tongva woman gathering food. The arrival of the Spanish and the establishment of the California mission system in the eighteenth century ultimately changed their way of life. The Tongva Indians came under the control of the Mission San Gabriel. Those that worked on the mission lands were referred to as Gabrielinos, and as with most encounters between Native Americans and Europeans disease and conflict permanently disrupted the Tongva people’s way of life. Just another interesting piece of history about where we live, work, and enjoy being a part of the La Habra Sources: “A Brief History of the Tongva Tribe: The Native Inhabitants of the Lands of the Puente Hills Preserve” by Rosanne Welch, http://www. tongvapeople.org; La Habra: The Pass Through the Hills by Esther Cramer.
City leaders should listen to the children As we all know, California is still in a drought. We are still waiting for a long visit from El Nino to help alleviate it, and even then we will still be in a drought according to state water officials. In knowing that, we have had to come up with ways to live using less water. I know I spoke about this last issue, but it is an important issue that we all continue to work with. While we work to cutback on watering our lawns and taking shorter showers, the youth of La Habra have been working hard to make sure the city cuts back on its water use. As reported in the last issue, the Water Guardians from Washington Middle School have worked on ways to cut back on water use at their school, including low-flush toilets, changing the sprinkler system and watering less overall. The middle school students will begin working with the K-2 students at Ladera Palma Elementary School to work on ways to imple-
ment water conservation measures at that school. Last year, students at Sierra Vista Elementary School came to the administration to come up with ways to use less water. They worked with Principal Ana Dorado and took on a long-term project that changed the landscape in the front of the school. They helped plant native and drought resistant plants, which needed less watering. I am impressed with the youth in La Habra and their tackling of such large issues. Further, I like the collaboration and the way the schools have embraced the ideas and suggestions of the students. I hope this trend can continue to all of the campuses across the city. I further hope that the city follows the lead, collaborative ideas and spirit of these students are embraced and continue to be encouraged —The Editor
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Original La Habran: Before any European settlers passed through the area, the Tongva tribe called the La Habra valley home.
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LH Art Association open mic celebrates one year
By Autumn Whitney La Habra Journal
On Mother’s Day, the La Habra Art Association will celebrate the one-year anniversary of when they began to hold open mic nights in the art gallery every first and third Saturday of the month. During last year’s Citrus Fair, adults visiting the gallery commented on its stage, saying it would be a great location for open mic nights. Shortly after, a man called and expressed interest in starting an open mic night—that man was Mon Concepcion, a musician also known as Reckless&Blue, who is now Open Mic’s host. The events cater to individuals who wish to practice their craft and support other artists in an encouraging environment. Open Mic is open to any creative talents; it consistently sees a variety of musicians, poets, spoken word performers and dancers, and Concepcion is hoping to increase the number of comedians involved. Anyone who is interested can participate, regardless of age or prior experience. “As long as you have a passion for playing your instrument, belt out a song, anyone is welcome,” said Luz Spanks, event coordinator of the La Habra Art Association. “[On] one particular night, the performers could be a high school student, a college student, a grandmother, a grandfather, mother, father, daughter, cousin, husband, wife, son, brotherin-law, an actor, a playwright, an accountant, a journalist—from 9 to 95.” The staff asks entertainers to re-
frain from using foul language and obscenities while attending Open Mic, according to Spanks. On average, there are 15 performers during Open Mic nights and an equal amount of audience members, but the crowd has gone up to 50 in the past. There is no limit on the amount of participants, and the gallery is always looking to add more. “It’s really all about the vibes. We have good vibes,” Concepcion said. “It’s a warm place to meet people and network, to get to know folks. That’s what it’s all about. Have a good time, let them know what you’re doing, show them what you got up on stage.” One of Concepcion’s main goals for Open Mic is the creation of a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere that combines art and music to foster artists’ growth. He seeks to encourage original artistry by creating an environment in which people can connect over their work and motivate one another. “This is a formal motivation—to conquer your fear and have a good time and do your thing up on stage,” Concepcion said. Open Mics are now held once each month, on the third Saturday of the month at 7 p.m. The events currently take place in the art gallery on north Orange Street, but the building will soon be converted to housing and the gallery will move to a new expansion of the Community Center. The association is excited for the new location, but is concerned about the size of the building. “[The new building] is significantly smaller,” Spanks said. “The current gallery is 1500 square feet with sep-
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Courtesy of Luz Spanks Life is Art: Participants on Saturday’s Open Mic Night at the La Habra Art Association. The monthly event brings a variety of artists to the gallery. The current exhibit is from Fe Koons and Joy Marivic Santiago.
arate restrooms, kitchenette, storage and office. The new space is a total of 991 square feet including storage.” According to Spanks, they are working on the logistics of keeping workshop participants in the building without violating the fire code. “We worked hard to promote the art workshops, [it’s] just unfortunate that we can’t maximize the attendance due to size of the place,” Spanks said. The Art Association will offer a larger amount of events and workshops in order to keep up with the fast-paced nature of art media. Raul D. Arellano is starting a new painting class on Wednesdays, called Still Life in Oil & Acrylic. “The mission of La Habra Art Association for the new site is to provide artists a place to be creative, to grow as an artist and exhibit their work while providing the public with
experiences that stimulate creativity and imagination, while conserving the heritage of each constituent of the La Habra community,” Spanks said. For more information, visit www. lahabraartgallery.org.
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COMMUNITY RELIGIOUS SERVICES Bethany Romanian Baptist Church 1431 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 690-3844 Beth Shalom 14564 Hawes Street, Whittier, CA 90604 562-941-8744 Erev Shabbat Services every Friday at 7:30 pm Shabbat Services every Saturday at 9:45. Calvary Chapel 1370 South Euclid Street La Habra (714) 446-6222 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., & 11 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. www.cclhabra.org Calvary Chapel Into the Light 217 North Walnut Street La Habra (562) 690-3000 Services: Sunday (English) 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Spanish) 10:30 a.m. Casa de Oracion 150 E. 1st Ave. La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 278-4282 Services: Thursday 7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Church of Christ 1621 West Lambert Road La Habra (562) 697-4115 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2351 E La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 691-1212 Community Bible Church 401 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 691-2798 Service: Sunday 11 a.m. Crossroads Community Church 222 N. Euclid La Habra (562) 691-6674 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. Emanuel Lutheran Church 150 N. Palm Street La Habra (562) 691-0656 Service: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Family Bible Church 123 E. 2nd Ave. La Habra (562) 694-9900 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Friday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. Facebook: Family Bible Church of La Habra Green Hills Baptist 2200 West Imperial Hwy. La Habra (562) 943-7291 Services: Sunday (English) 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. (Spanish) 9:30 a.m. (Korean) 11 a.m. Heights Worship Center International Ministries 2000 West Road La Habra Heights (626) 893-9963 Service: Sunday 8:30-10 a.m. Friday: 7 p.m. Youth worship & Adult Connection Rev. N. Jaren Lapasaran, Jr. - Sr. pastor www.hwcim.org Hillcrest Congregational Church UCC 2000 West Road La Habra Heights, CA 90631 www.hillcrest-church.org Rev. Paul Clay, Senior Pastor Worship service: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Home of Hillcrest Country Day School Church office - (562) 947-3755 School office – (562) 533-2354
Inglesia Bautista 700 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 691-8162 Services: Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Sudy, prayer service Wed. 7 p.m. Bilingual services Korean Gospel Presbyterian Church 1751 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 694-6214 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m. La Habra Christian Church 400 Bella Vista Drive La Habra Heights (562) 691-0514 Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. La Habra Foursquare Mission 324 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 694-2224 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. La Habra Hills Presbyterian 951 N. Idaho Street La Habra (562) 691-3296 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. La Habra United Methodist 631 N. Euclid St. La Habra (562) 691-1797 Service: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Lighthouse Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 550 N. Euclid St. La Habra (562) 697-1364 Service: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Lutheran Church of the Master 1601 West La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 697-2884 Service Sunday 9 a.m. Morningstar Christian Chapel 16241 Leffingwell Road Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 943-0297 Service: Sunday 8:30, 9:45, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. Young Adults (18-25): Friday 7:00 p.m. Jack Abeelen Senior Pastor www.morningstarcc.org Mission Presbyterian Church 1901 E. Lambert Rd. Suite 105 La Habra (714) 448-3305 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.. mid-week study Na Sung 1620 Fullerton Road La Habra Heights (562) 690-7979 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 11 a.m. New Life Church of La Habra 740 E. Lambert Rd. Unit E La Habra (562) 694-5534 newlifechurchlahabra.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m.; Our Lady of Guadalupe 900 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 691-0533 www.olglahabra.org Call or visit for service information Potter’s Christian Fellowship 740 East Lambert Road La Habra (562) 690-7020 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. Redemption Hill Church Sonora High School 401 S. Palm St. La Habra, CA (562) 947-4791 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. www.rhchurches.com
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By Dennis Laherty, the Co-Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church, La Habra
Easter! There are so many thoughts related to that one word. For Christians the word impacts our lives in so many ways they are incalculable. How often we wish somebody Happy Easter and yet we are thinking so much more than that. The word is loaded with meaning. The Easter season in the church continues beyond that first Sunday for seven weeks. During those successive Sundays, Easter is celebrated over and over again. Again, the day is overflowing with meaning. For Christians, what’s so important to remember is that the Easter theme doesn’t end with the seven weeks passing and the celebration of Ascension. Easter can continue as a way of life for all Christians. One major theme of Easter is newness. It is believed that resurrection creates something new. All year round there is a need for newness in our lives. When there is a health problem, a new outcome is hoped for and seen. When a family struggles with conflict, a new resolution is sought and in fact can be found. When unemployment or underemployment becomes an issue, a new outcome is waiting. Christian belief says that the Lord works with the theme of Resurrection every day of the year and even multiple times in a day. So how does one stay open to the Godly power of the Resurrection? Here’s a suggestion: Whatever area of your life you feel needs resurrection, a newness that can only come from God, carefully picture what that newness looks like. Now, bury the old as if you were placing it in a tomb. Imagine sealing the tomb. No light can get in or out. You have created an air tight chamber. You have placed a stone across the opening so that nothing can get in or out. Now, ask the Lord to resurrect the image. Watch the stone roll away. Watch for the light emanating from the formerly closed tomb. Envision only the now resurrected idea or situation. Now, pray to the Lord to make it happen…and Easter will continue. Rehoboth Reformed Church 501 South Idaho Street #120 La Habra (626) 820-9390 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church 111 W. Las Palmas Drive Fullerton, CA 92835 714-879-8290 Services: Sunday Liturgical 8.a.m. and 11 a.m. Praise: 9:30 a.m.
Vineyard North Orange County 615 S. Palm St La Habra (562) 697-4600 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. The Warehouse Foursquare Church 16200 E. Amber Valley Dr. Whittier (562) 690-5109 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m.
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Students & Teachers Apply Critical Thinking Skills to Problem Solve March, 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.
Technology Bytes What is a GAFE Summit? It’s a two day high-intensity event where teachers and technology support staff engaged in hands on learning to experience using Google Apps for Education (GAFE) to promote student learning.
Let’s Talk is open 24/7 to take your feedback, comments, and compliments by using the included QR code or accessing the Let’s Talk tab on our District’s website at www.Lahabraschools.org .
“Googling” is taking over the technology world in LHCSD. Teachers, coaches and administrators throughout the district are sharing documents using Google Drive. Teachers are being trained in GAFE and are learning to use Google Tools such as Google Classroom to manage Google Drive.
Saving Water One Drop at a Time Can six Middle School students change the world? Yes, if they are the Washington Middle School Water Guardians. They are the only team from California to win First Place in the National Lexus Eco Challenge. Their passion for conserving water began with an opportunity presented by their teacher, Dr. Sue Pritchard, to enter into the Lexus Challenge. Why is this so special? Water Guardians with Principal Dr. Mario Apart from the trip to Carlos and their teacher Dr. Sue Pritchard Sacramento and presentations on the Assembly and Senate floors, it is also an outstanding example of 21st Century learning and a model of Community Engagement.
Ed Tech Team at GAFE Summit
Students use Google Docs to create their work and Google Drive to store and share their work. Google Maps are the tool for learning geography by participating in an Amazing Race. Going Google supports the 4 C’s, makes instruction more engaging and prepares our students to be college and career Ed Tech Team at GAFE Summit ready.
Breakout EDU Teams of students, teachers, and administrators are learning first hand to “Think outside the box.”
The La Habra City Council invited the Water Guardians to present at a Council meeting in January. At that meeting the board of the California Domestic Water District graciously granted $5,000 to the Water Guardians’ project to implement a water conservation master plan for Washington Middle School.
Integrating the 4 C’s – Collaborating, Communicating, Creativity, and Critical Thinking, Students reviewing their clues to Breakout EDU engages students’ Save Disneyland minds to breakout of the traditional classroom learning environment. Breakout EDU builds on students own curiosity and natural desire to problem solve. It builds teamwork, supports the 4 C’s, and may be used to integrate academic content. Teams are provided a series of challenges that reveal clues and unlock mysteries in order to win the game - “break out”.
The La Habra Rotary Club contributed an allowance to the team to purchase clothes to wear for their growing list of public appearances. Meeting with City Council Member Tom Bemish and a Director of the Metropolitan Ranch Water District.
As a model of 21st Century learning, the Water Guardians embraced the opportunity presented by Dr. Pritchard and embarked on an analysis of how to save water. They investigated areas of their campus and selected to transform an area in front of their school with drought tolerant plants and a drip irrigation system. This planning was done with the support of Bert Cota, the District Grounds Supervisor. They are engaged in spreading the word of water conservation worldwide by sending epackets to schools in Asia and Europe. They are also working on a proposal with engineering students from Cal Poly Pomona for legislation to require all schools to install water conserving faucets and toilets. We are extremely proud of our WMS Water Guardians and congratulate them for their outstanding accomplishments. To learn more about the Water Guardians, visit their website at http://www.drpstem.com/page34.html.
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LH youth prepare for 7th annual livestock show and auction By Rachel Rohm La Habra Journal
Students from Sonora and La Habra High School, as well as the La Habra Hilltoppers 4-H Club, will be showcasing their projects and selling 80 animals at this year’s Citrus Fair, held April 30 through May 1 in El Centro-Lions Park. This student showcase gives local students the opportunity to prepare for the county fair, and it also gives residents a chance to learn about how food goes from the farm to the table. This fair will benefit about a thousand young people in the area. Livestock will include beef steers, pigs, goats, sheep, broiler chickens and egg-laying hens. This year, in addition to the livestock showcase and auction, students will have a place to market their floral culture and agricultural construction projects, such as barbeques, benches, and small outdoor furniture. In the Veteran’s Hall, there will be more
Junior Issac Rodriguez takes a moment with his pig that he will show at the annual Citrus Fair in April.
Sonora High School Senior Nancy Garcia will show and auction her steer at the annual Citrus Fair.
displays and projects, including floral decorating, cake decorating and table setting. “There is no better education than hands-on learning,” said Phil Pacia, head of career and technical education at Sonora High School and founder of the La Habra Community Fair. The La Habra Valley Community Fair started seven years ago, but for the past two years the livestock show and auction has been a part of the city’s Citrus Fair. Pacia partnered with the Chamber of Commerce, specifically its president, Mark Sturdevant, to effect this change. “The chamber is working to help the kids in this community be successful,” Pacia said. “That’s a huge project.” The auction will be held in the park at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. Each student’s project will be sold one at a time, focusing on the student as a hard-working member of the community. If livestock is purchased, it can be kept as a pet or project, with goats helping in weed abatement and hens laying eggs. If the buyer wants to use the livestock for meat, the auction
committee will arrange for the animal to be prepared, and the product will be ready about three weeks after the fair. The buyer will have to pay an additional processing fee. “Our goal in the auction is to have a personal experience for the buyer and the student,” Pacia said. While auction sales are predicted to exceed $120,000, students will just break even after all the money and time they have put into raising the livestock. The auction allows for group buyers and even has an “add-on” program, giving donations of any value directly to the student. Anyone interested in giving a donation to a student can either talk to the student during the fair, connect with the representative or announce their donation during the bidding process. Another way fairgoers and potential buyers can support these students is by donating to the scholarship fund. High school seniors who are active in FFA or 4-H are eligible to apply for the scholarships, the recipients of which will be announced at the closing ceremony on the main stage. The student showcase is a chance for residents to learn about where their food comes from while being impressed by the work the students have put into their projects. The students will be demonstrating the skills they have learned in class. “We need you to make it a priority to come out and see what your high schools are producing, because we’re not the average high schools,” Pacia said. For more information about the auction, visit lhvcfair.com. If you have questions about purchasing livestock or otherwise participating in the showcase, call Phil Pacia at 714-4028062.
Junior Rebecca Brand (left) and Senior Tara Young of Sonora will show their goat and sheep at the annual Citrus Fair in April.
Schedule
Friday April 29 5 p.m. (“opening the fair”): FFA livestock judging field day Saturday April 30 All day: exhibiting /showing of animals 10 a.m. sheep and goats 12 p.m. cattle 6 pm. Pee-Wee Show Sunday May 1 3pm Auction
Average auction prices
Beef 1250 lbs. X $3/lb. = $3,750 Hog 250 lbs. X $3/lb. = $750 Goat 80 lb. x $6/lb. = $480 Lamb 150 lb. x $4/lb. = $600 $150-200 for a pen of 5 egg-layers OR 3 broiler chickens Processing fee will average $150-200
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FEATURES
New Miss La Habra crowned
By Ashley Pelegrini La Habra Journal
Kristen Sauceda was crowned Miss La Habra at the 68th Annual Miss La Habra Pageant that took place on March 12 at the La Habra Community Center. Her princesses include: Samantha Da Broi, Alexyss Gomez, Madelynn Sopp and Norma Mendoza. Friends, family, and neighboring ambassadors and their court were in attendance. This year 14 beautiful young women competed for the title of Miss La Habra 2016. This year’s theme, “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” by Dr. Seuss. The young women were scored based on their involvement within
Miss Congeniality 2016: Sonora Senior Phoebe Graham was voted Miss Congeniality by the other contestants for Miss La Habra.
the community, a panel interview with judges that took place the day before the pageant, and their ability to answer a question, that was selected by each girl randomly and gave her best answer. The pageant showcased a mini performance by the former Miss La Habra 2015 and her court, as well as all 14 candidates for Miss La Habra 2016. The next portion of the pageant moved on to individual strides down the runway, while each of the young ladies likes, dislikes, pet peeves, and hopes for the future were expressed individually. During the evening gown portion of the ceremony, the women took another stride down the runway one last time, as final scores were calculated. Former Miss La Habra, Carrera Vilaubi gave a heart-felt speech and expressed her deepest appreciation for her court, experiences that she had, and memories she will never forget. Queen Carrera and her princesses were given roses and a final thank you from the community before announcing the new Miss La Habra and her court. The young women are considered ambassadors of the City of La Habra and represent the city. Queen Kristen and her court will make special appearances throughout the year at various community functions, and this year’s upcoming Corn Festival.
Photos by Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal
The new court: Sonora Senior Kristen Sauceda and Princesses Samantha Da Broi, Alexyss Gomez, Madelynn Sopp and Norma Mendoza crowned last week at the La Habra Community Center.
Miss La Habra Contestants: These 14 young women from La Habra, Sonora, Whittier Christian and University of Phoenix got to know each other while competing in the Miss La Habra Pageant.
9 FEATURES Weekend events bring out the community
Photos by Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal Off and running: Participants take part in the city’s annual 5K and 10K races last week. Photos by Sue Thompson/La Habra Journal Pancakes: Members of the La habra Host Lions served 856 hot breakfasts at their annual Pancake Breakfast event at El Centro Lions Park. The event included an Easter Egg hunt for children.
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5K/10K and youth races March 12, 2016 La Habra Market Place
58th Annual Pancake Breakfast Running Club: Students from El Cerrito Elementary School formed a running club at the school and showed off by participating in the city’s Diaper Dash and 1K races at the La Habra Market Place last week.
March 19, 2016 El Centro/Lions Park
The La Habra Host Lions served 856 meals and hosted an egg hunt for kids, petting zoo, face painting, live entertainment and a silent auction. Proceeds benefited the Boys and Girls Club.
Miss LH and friends: Peter Cottontail joined Miss La Habra Kristen Sauceda and her court at their first public appearance since being crowned.
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LHPD finalizes coyote plan
Residents advised to keep a close eye on pets. By Rachel Rohm La Habra Journal
Due to the steady presence and danger posed by the animals, La Habra police have now finalized their coyote management plan in order to prevent and address coyote attacks. Coyotes are opportunistic feeders, and unlike dogs, who might harm for play or defense, coyotes are looking for food. The city of La Habra is currently at “Sighting Level Green”, meaning that coyotes have been seen moving in the area but are not entering places frequented by people. In other words, residents are seeing coyotes, but have not had interactions with them. Most sighting reports are from the area in and around Osornio park, as well as the pocket behind it along Creek Lane. “The Coyote Management Plan really mandates community involvement,” said Cindy Knapp, bureau manager of the La Habra Police Department. As part of the management plan, the police department is taking every opportunity to educate the public about coyotes. They even include this information in the papers they give to pet owners who are renewing their pet licenses. Within the information given out with dog and cat license renewals,
the La Habra Police Department warns dog owners to walk outside with dogs on a leash less than six feet in length, secure them safely when outdoors, feed them indoors, keep the yard free of overgrown shrubbery and discourage coyotes from repeated visits by shouting, making loud noises or throwing rocks. If a dog must be kept outside on its own, be sure to have the bottom of the kennel enclosed as well to prevent coyotes from digging under the dog’s cage. Cat owners are advised to keep cats indoors at all times. All residents should keep trash secured, bagging attractive food waste before placing it in the bin. They should also keep their yards free of fallen fruit and excess birdseed. Coyotes travel along creek beds and usually try to stay as far away from humans as possible. However, if they find a residence with a food supply, they will keep returning to that area as their hunting ground. “If we can’t reduce the attractants and work together to address the problem, we’re going to continue to have coyotes coming here,” Knapp said. The police department has no record of a coyote attacking a human for at least the last 25 years. In the past few months, two pet dogs have been killed by coyotes. One dog was killed at night, which makes sense because coyotes typically hunt in the early morning
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Courtesy Shutterstock Predator: Coyotes can often roam the streets in the early hours and pose a danger to small pets. The LHPD Animal Control Division has finalized and will be implementing a newly approved plan.
hours. The other dog was killed in the middle of the day, when no one was home and the dog was left unsecured in the yard. Fenced yards are not necessarily a guard against coyotes with the ability to climb, Knapp warned. Coyotes are most active at night and in early morning hours, which is when they hunt. Because spring is breeding season, residents can expect to see more coyotes traveling together. If residents see coyotes lurking about where they should not be, especially where there are pets nearby,
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they should call 562-383-4357 to report the coyote sighting. Authorities will not trap coyotes or remove them from their habitat, but residents and police personnel can deter them from residential areas. Residents can report aggressive coyotes to the South Coast Region of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at 858-467-4201. Knapp said that they are working to have a balance. “We want to try to have a nice cooperative relationship with them so that our urban wildlife is maintained but that we also protect our pets.”
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Easter Sunday, March 27
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Bond Measure starts to reshape campuses By Leon Romero La Habra Journal
The Fullerton Joint Union High School District has released an initial project list for their ongoing Bond Facilities Projects, which involves the renovation of several of La Habra High School and Sonora High School’s facilities. Once voters of the FJUHSD approved Measure I on November 4, 2014 they began planning for the renovation projects. Measure I allowed the District to provide $175 million in general obligation bonds in order to finance the projects with the funds collected from the sales of the bonds, according to a press release from the District. The list included the first phase of projects for each of the six schools being renovated. La Habra High School will be receiving a new theatre and modernization of their stadium, lecture halls and gym. Sonora High School will be receiving a new gym along with the modernization of their theatre. Both schools will also be receiving upgrades for their technology infrastructure. According to the projects’ Facilities and Construction Director, Todd Butcher, the board has only approved the initial contract with the architects for the preliminary designs, but have allowed him to begin the modernization process for the existing gymnasiums and theatres. The board has yet to authorize the construction of the new gymnasium and theatre. The modernization process’ construction period is estimated between 18 to 24 months, but Butcher noted that all of the projects should be completed within two to three years.
“We are working diligently on getting these preliminary designs to the board as quickly as possible,” said Butcher. Measure I indicates that the project’s funds will only be spent on the schools’ specific improvement projects, and not on teacher or administrator salaries or other school operating costs. A Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee has been formed in order to oversee the proper utilization of the bond proceeds for the project. Annual performance and financial audits have been implemented into the projects schedule as well. The city of La Habra has no jurisdiction over the current projects, but it has surely brought excitement and delight to the city’s administration. La Habra Mayor, James Gomez, believes that education and public safety should be the top priorities for the community. “Any improvements done to our schools will benefit the students, the community, and will be very beneficial as a whole for La Habra,” said Gomez. With the projects’ estimated construction time being between two to three years there is a question posed as to whether the projects will disrupt any daily school operations. According to Sonora High School principal, Adam Bailey, the District has reassured him that the construction will have very minimal impact since the majority of the construction will be implemented on the perimeter of the school. Sonora’s new gymnasium will possibly be constructed over the current racquetball and tennis courts, according to Bailey. “The great thing about working
Home improvement: Both La Habra and Sonora High Schools will see improvements in the coming year thanks to bond money from Measure I including gym and technological improvements,
with Mr. Butcher is he has a lot of experience with project designs, so he has several great ideas on how to work around the impacts the school renovations could bring,” said Bailey.
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FEATURES STEVES ANNIVERSARY
Mike and Liz Steves celebrated their silver anniversary in the silver state of Nevada in Lake Tahoe. They both drove El Camino’s and it was love at first sight when they met at Don Steves Body Shop in 1988. Liz said the marriage proposal was eventful when Mike decided to pop the question there while she was vacuuming out their boat. Mike said that’s when he knew she was a keeper. Married March 2,1991 at Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Habra by Father Mac Carthy, they took a horse drawn carriage ride through town to their reception at the Steves Home in North Hills catered by El Cholo. A special couple to the bride and groom were Scott and Susie Schultz who celebrated their 6th anniversary that same day.
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Study shows hearing aids reduce risk of cognitive decline By William Schenk Fullerton Hearing Center
Hearing loss is the most common chronic health condition affecting older adults. Despite numerous studies showing the link between hearing loss and the risk of cognitive decline, less than 75 percent of people with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids use them. A new study may provide the wake-up call that prompts them to finally seek help for their hearing loss. The study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, found no difference in the rate of cognitive decline between people with no reported hearing loss and people with hearing loss who used hearing aids. By contrast, cognitive decline is significantly accelerated for people who have hearing loss and don’t use hearing aids. “For the first time we are seeing evidence that hearing aids are prevention against accelerated cognitive decline associated with hearing loss,” said William Schenk of Fullerton Hearing Center. Schenk added that researchers agree that cognitive decline is likely related to the lack of social interaction that older adults have
because of hearing loss. “The assumption has been that if people use hearing aids and thus become socially active again or are able to maintain an appropriate level of social activity, then they would decrease their risk of a more rapid decline in cognitive skills,” he said. “The new study appears to corroborate those assumptions.” Schenk points out when the sound signals from your ears are compromised by hearing loss, your brain has to work even harder to fill in the gaps. This extra effort can take its toll. “The newest hearing aids with Brainhearing technology are designed for your brain, supporting the hard work it does,” he explained. “The result is a more natural, effortless listening experience. This means less demanding mental processing throughout the day so you can engage more actively in everyday life.” Schenk went on to say, “Our audiological focus is to support the way the brain makes sense of sound; a process we must understand in order to meet the many unique demands of each individual. To do this Fullerton Hearing focuses first on what the brain needs in order to make sense of the sound it receives from the ears, we think brain first.”
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Spring Family Eggstravaganza at La Bonita Park Softball Fields 1440 W. Whittier Blvd. 8:00 a.m. to Noon
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14 SPORTS Lady Highlanders hold on, make it 7 straight By Jason Burch La Habra Journal
A miscue in centerfield helped Rosary breakup Hannah Johnson’s shutout attempt in the seventh inning, but Harley Wells came in and set down the final three batters to give La Habra its seventh straight victory, 4-2. Johnson was sailing along through the first six innings, allowing just one runner to third base up to that point. La Habra Head Coach Steve Harrington was impressed with her ability to dominate a tough team like Rosary. “She is a very smart pitcher, but her confidence in her ability to place the ball where she wants is what helped her today,” Harrington said. In the seventh though, a couple miscues allowed Rosary to get on the scoreboard. Mady Christensen reached on an error to leadoff the inning. Then Caroline Dame’s single up the middle got past the centerfielder, giving Rosary their first run of the game. The next batter, Sarah Ellersick doubled in Dame, finally chasing Johnson from a superb outing on the mound. With no outs and Ellersick in scoring position, Wells took control of the high leverage situation and retired the next three batters in order. Rosary Head Coach Brett Tice admitted that his team came into the game knowing they would have to play their best, and was pleased with the way his team fought until the final out.
“We haven’t been shutout all year and we didn’t want to get shutout today obviously, we got one run and we were hoping it would lead to four or five,” Tice said. “They [La Habra] are great everywhere, great pitching, hitting and the catcher was great, so we knew we had to play a great game today.” It was a pitchers duel nearly the entire game, aside from half of an inning for each team. The Lady Highlanders supplied all of their offense in the bottom of the fourth. With the bases loaded, Janelle Rodriguez singled in two of La Habra’s four runs in the inning. The rest of the game was filled with Johnson and Rosary starting pitcher, Amelia Wiercioch breezing through the opposing batting order. The Lady Highlanders (10-1), have now won seven straight games and are looking forward to a run at the Freeway League Championship. The entire coaching staff echo sentiments of playing team first softball. “They are buying into the system, they’re not selfish and a lot of kids have bought into the team concept,” Harrington said. “These girls have come a long way since the beginning of the season and you know what, they’re gelling as a team more than ever, both on the field and off the field and it’s working,” said Gina Andrade, assistant coach. The Lady Highlanders will open the Freeway League on the road against Sonora on April 12 at 3:15. The team will not play at home again until May 5, when they take on Fullerton.
High Fives: La Habra’s Kira Cauley high fives Nikki Butler as they and Billi Wells (center) celebrate the Lady Highlanders four-run fourth inning.
LEAGUE OPENER La Habra @ Sonora April 12 3:15 p.m. Making contact: La Habra’s Frankie Mendoza connects with the ball to get on base during the Lady Highlander’s 4-2 victory over Rosary Monday.
Throwing it in: La Habra Left Fielder Kira Cauley throws to prevent Rosary from scoring in the Lady Highlanders 4-2 win Monday.
Closing: La Habra Harley Wells came in to pitch in the seventh inning to secure the save for La Habra.
Photos by Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal
On fire: La Habra’s Hannah Johnson pitched six shutout innings in the Lady Highlander’s 4-2 victory Monday over Rosary High School to lock up their seventh straight victory. La Habra opens the Freeway League on March 30 when they travel to Sonora to play the crosstown Raiders.
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Raiders take first meeting with Highlanders By Erik Markus La Habra Journal
Cross town rivals opened Freeway League baseball, with the Sonora Raiders taking the early season advantage, winning 5-1. A pitchers duel looked to be the story on this afternoon, with both teams aces headlining opening day. The two teams didn’t disappoint, as strong pitching was on display early, but it was the Raiders (2-6, 1-0) offense which allowed them to separate from the Highlanders (2-5, 0-1). The Raiders were led by Dylan Villalobos who pitched seven innings of one run baseball for the Raiders first conference victory. “It felt like everything was working today,” Villalobos said. “He’s going to be our guy,” Sonora Head Coach Pat Tellers said. In the top of the sixth inning, the Highlanders began to string together a couple of base runners. Brad Hoffrichter led off the inning with a walk, after a single by Zack Stack, the Highlanders were threatening with runners on the corners and only one out. Villalobos was able to bear down with Highlanders’ first baseman Mike Borg at the plate, striking him out looking. “I knew that if I left anything up, he was probably going to crush it, so I just tried to work down,” Villalobos said. Just as it looked as if the Raiders escaped a jam, Matt Schmidt air mailed an inning ending groundout. Hoffrichter scored on the throw to trim the Raiders 2-0 lead in half. Villalobos was unnerved striking out Jacob Milligan to end the threat. “I knew next ball that was hit, we’d get out of it,” Villalobos said. The Raiders responded to the Highlander push and strung together a few
hits of their own, ultimately adding three more runs to their one run lead. Max Wilkinson led off the inning with a walk, he was able to advance to second on an errant pickoff attempt. Wilem battled through his at bat, before moving the runner over to third on a groundout. “If you get the guy on second base with nobody out, you have one job to do, and that’s to get him over, and I don’t care how you do it,” Tellers said. Matt Schmidt came up with redemption on his mind. He singled in the runner from third. Villalobos followed with a single on a run and hit which allowed Schmidt to score and put runners on the corners. “That was huge, right before he went to bat, he said, ‘I’m going to get it back for you Dylan,’” Villalobos said. Mehial Nazaroff singled, scoring Schmidt, and putting Villalobos in scoring position. Villalobos scored shortly after on a wild pitch. Villalobos was able to close things out in the seventh to lock down the victory for the Raiders. The Highlanders were led by Andrew Martinez who successfully guided the Highlanders out of danger through three innings. Robert Acosta came in relief in the fourth with runners on first and second, and was able to prevent any damage. “I think our pitching staff has a lot of ability, it’s one of those things, where we’ve been a pitch away, from getting ourselves out of those situations, and we just haven’t been able to make that pitch yet,” La Habra Head Coach John Sothern said. Sonora’s Jason Clayton had a nice day, driving in the Raiders first run, and swiping a few bases which led to another run in the fifth. “Start off in league, you’ve got to be aggressive,” Clayton said, “I told myself, ‘you got to make a play.’”
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“You’ve got the green light on first base, second base, just be smart when you’re going to go,” Tellers said. The Raiders will have a road game against Sunny Hills next Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Highlanders will host Buena Park on Tuesday as they look to flip the script for their season. “The last couple of years, we’ve started off really really hot, and cooled off at the end, here we’re starting off kind of cool,” Sothern said, “its kind of a fork in the road, we’re either going to tough it out and keep scraping and clawing, and find a way to stay in this thing, or collapse and fold.” Despite seeing two potential outcomes, Sothern trust his team has the character to redirect their path. “Knowing these guys, and the way they’ve played in the past, there’s no reason to think we can’t overcome this little bit of adversity and finish strong,” Sothern said.
Photos by Christian Mesaros/La Habra Journal
Taking charge: Sonora junior right hander Dylan Villalobos struck out eight Highlanders and gave up one run on three hits in the Raiders 4-1 win over La Habra last Saturday to open Freeway League play.
Throwing heat: La Habra junior left hander Andrew Martinez gave up one run in the first inning, but was able to shut down the Raiders in the third inning last Saturday at Sonora.
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Beating the throw: Sonora senior first baseman Max Wilkinson beats the throw to La Habra’s Michael Borg at first base. The Raiders went on to win 4-1 in the Freeway League opener at home Saturday.
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Head first: La Habra third baseman Mun Pak misses the throw to tag out Sonora center fielder Jason Clayton who dove head first into third base. The Highlanders will host the Raiders on April 13.
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