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LHCSD looks to go TK-6
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By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
“I want people to read my story and walk away from it feeling the enormity of how blessed they are," Lau said, "and with that feeling I hope that they help others in any way they can.”
The La Habra City School District is opening up the discussion on the future of the district, including changing the structure of the nine schools. According to Superintendent Dr. Joanne Culverhouse, a task force is being created to study the feasibility of changing seven of the schools to a transitional kindergarten-sixth-grade configuration. The two middle schools would then become traditional junior high schools. The idea was presented for discussion at the School Board meeting last Thursday. Culverhouse explained that she had presented the idea to the teachers and classified staff unions as well as the board. She added that the district has an opportunity to rethink teaching and learning and that this is an opportunity that may never come around again. “It is beyond exciting, but more importantly a moral imperative that we owe our students and their future,” she said. It was explained that the TK-6 structure would match the education structures of all neighboring school districts. The board echoed the importance of Culverhouse’s suggestion of incorporating the community in this process. They explained while the possibility of the new TK-6 structure is being discussed, it would take a similar configuration as the search for a superintendent. Surveys and focus groups of parents and community members will be conducted. Board member John Dobson stressed the community involvement is vital. Culverhouse shared a comment from one of the school administrators that said the change could enable the district to create an “academic powerhouse from TK to 6."
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Eggs!: Children in various age groups swarmed the field at La Bonita Park Saturday to gather as many eggs and prizes like gift cards at the annual La Habra Eggstravaganza event. The event consisted of the egg hunt, after many were dropped on the field by a helicopter. Last Saturday, the La Habra Host Lions held an egg hunt at its annual Pancake Breakfast, and La Habra Heights held its annual egg celebration. For more photos go to Page 7
LH author shares story of her family's journey to find freedom
By Leonardo Romero La Habra Journal
La Habra resident Jennifer H. Lau released her autobiographical narrative “Beautiful Hero: How We Survived the Khmer Rouge” on October 13, 2016 after taking 15 years to organize, write, and edit her book. The book depicts events that Lau and her family endured in order to survive the tragic 1975 Cambodian genocide where it’s estimated that close to two million died under the Khmer Rouge’s four-year reign, according to the United To End Genocide website. Lau is the third of seven children, and was born in the Cambodian province Battambang in January 1970. At the age of five Lau and her family were forced to evacuate from their home and move to a countryside concentration camp where her family of seven was split into three separate work camps. Her oldest brother Vunn Hong is proud of her for documenting their
suffering in order for others to learn about and discuss this atrocity that has very little literature written about it. “This was something that happened a while ago, and reflecting on it makes it seem like it was a nightmare,” said Hong. “I still remember the things she wrote about in her book happening back in Cambodia.” The book opens with a chilling scene where Lau and her family are making their way through a mountain range covered heavily in landmines in order to get away from Thai soldiers shooting at them. Writing about these traumatic events proved to be therapeutic for her. According to Lau, she felt a responsibility as a survivor to honor those who passed by telling their story. The title of the book comes from Lau’s mother’s Chinese name Meiyeng, which translates to beautiful hero. Throughout the book one follows the struggles Meiyeng faced getting her entire family through starvation, dehydration, and illnesses.
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Jennifer Lau holds her recently released book inside her parent's Boston Donuts shop in La Habra.
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Friday, April 21, 2017
The 2017 Movies in the Park Program begins tonight with the viewing of The BFG at El Cerrito Elementary School located at 1051 N. Hillside Street. Activities begin at 6 p.m. and the movie will start at dusk. Seating is on the grass so bring chairs and blankets. For more information contact the Community Services Department at (562) 383-4200.
Saturday, April 22, 2017
The Public Works Department will be hosting its annual Earth Day/Arbor Day event at El Centro Lions Park La Habra residents are asked to bring their coupon received in their water bill to receive two free bags of composting mulch. For more information contact the Public Works Department at (562) 383-4170. Help beautify the Puente Hills Preserve. Events include painting, weeding, raking, hiking and crafts for kids Meet at the Powder Canyon Trailhead located at 2345 Fullerton Road, La Habra Heights at 8 a.m.
Sunday, April 23, 2017
La Habra Old Settler's Historical Society will hold its spring general meeting at 1:00 p.m. Bring a friend or relative and a potluck dish to feed 4-6 people and join them for a potluck luncheon at the Veterans Memorial Hall. The hall is located at 217 N. Orange Street across from El Centro Park.
Monday, April 24, 2017
La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, April 28, 2017
YWCA is offering FREE mammogram screenings today at Ponderosa Park FRC, 2100 S. Haster St., Anaheim. Call YWCA at 714-871-4488 to make an appointment.
Saturday, April 29, 2017
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The La Habra Republican Women Club will hold their annual membership luncheon today at 12 p.m. at Westridge Golf Club. The event will include a scholarship presentation to a graduating high school student, a fashion show and special speakers. For further information and to RSVP call Judy George at (714) 870-9202 by Tuesday, April 25th. YWCA is offering FREE mammogram screenings today at the Korean Community Center, 7212 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park. Call YWCA at 714-871-4488 to make an appointment.
Monday, May 1, 2017
La Habra City Council Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Save your family history/memories at this free Memoir Writing Workshop. Class begins at 10:30 a.m. at the La Habra United Methodist Church, 631 N. Euclid.
Thursday, May 4, 2017
The La Habra Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. For more information see story to right, and to make reservations, contact Brian Burgess at (562) 697-7000.
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Measure Twice: Sierra Vista fourth grader Mahi Kumar checks the distance of an obstacle course before she codes her robot at the Robot Rally, held at Imperial Middle School last week. Students from Walnut, Sierra Vista and Las Positas Elementary Schools were on hand to compete with their robots on obstacle course, a follow-the-line course and robotic sumo wrestling.
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast set The La Habra Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will be held on Thursday, May 4th at the Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd. Breakfast is served from 6:15 a.m. to 6:50 a.m. and the program begins at 7 a.m. Tickets are $15 per person or $150 per table. This year's guest speaker is Carrie L. Christie, a litigation attorney representing national restaurant chains, construction companies and major airlines. For more information and to make reservations, contact Brian Burgess at (562) 697-7000.
Love La Habra helps people
LOVE La Habra will be held Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to noon. The event begins at Washington Middle School located at 716 E. La Habra Blvd. LOVE La Habra is a city wide day of service to help those in need and to improve our city. Projects include street improvements, fence repairs, gardening, trash clean up, youth clinics, painting and school improvements. You may register for a project at www.LOVELAHABRA.com
Community Development holds Open House
The City of La Habra Community Development Department is hosting its 2nd Annual Open House on Saturday, May, 13. The Open House will be held at the new City Hall located at 110 E. La Habra Boulevard from 9 a.m. to noon. The event gives businesses and residents an opportunity to find out what the Community Development Department does, what projects are
in the pipeline and ask city staff questions they may have with regards to housing, planning, traffic or building and safety. For more information contact (562) 383-4100.
Lowell Students win annual patriotic essay contests
The Rancho La Habra Republican Women Federated association held its sixth annual essay contest with the Lowell Joint School District. The Patriotic theme of this year's essay was "What Freedom in the United States of America Means to Me." There were 1,389 entries submitted from students from all over the district. Only one student from each of the grades was chosen to be a winner. The winners were announced March 15 at the Hacienda Golf Club, and the winners were recognized at the La Habra Heights City Council meeting on April 13. This year's essay contest winners were: First grade winner: John Little from Macy Elementary School, Second grade winner Isabella Nauta from Olita Elementary School, Third grade winner Luke Shaw from El Portal Elementary School, Fourth grade winner Elise Hanrahan from El Portal Elementary School, Fifth grade winner Seth Gross from Meadow Green Elementary School, Sixth grade winner Natalie Dickerson from Jordan Elementary School Seventh grade winner Reagan Vasquez from Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate School Eighth grade winner Natalie Paul from Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate School
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The change we need at the LH school district As you can see from the Page One story, the La Habra City School District is looking to make the move to becoming a K-6, then 7-8 school system. That’s a pretty big change for this district. However, I think it’s a good one and one that has been a long time coming. See, I am a product of the LH School District. I went to kindergarten, first and second at Arbolita. I was transferred to Ladera Palma for third grade because Arbolita was closed for a few years. Back then, the grade breakdown structure was K-3 and then grades 4-6, then a traditional junior high school. So, after finishing third grade at Ladera Palma, I did fourth, fifth and sixth grade at Sierra Vista. In a little bit of trivia, I was actually part of the last sixth-grade class at Sierra Vista (the next sixth-grade class followed me to Washington my seventh grade year, creating the middle school configuration we have today). So, if you count it all up, I ended up going to three different schools before I hit the seventh grade, and my family never moved. It’s one thing to change schools because you move, but three different schools, bus routes, schedules, teachers, etc., while living at the same residence. Anyway, I, like many of my classmates, understand what the campus transition at the schools is like. As a parent of children who were and are in the district, I see it from another perspective. I see the anxiety that happens in the 8 year olds who have to transition to a whole new school full of unknowns. Then, again having the anxiety return as they transition
again in the already awkward preteen years as 11 and 12 year olds. Is that needed for our students? Do we need to have them learn their required academics along with new social coping mechanisms to deal with transition and loss (of the security of their old surroundings)? Does an 8 year old really need that kind of life lesson forced upon him or her? So, aside from helping to create safer surroundings and the potential for more nurturing environments for learning (teachers can
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collaborate and talk more about the need of various students between grades at the same school), there are more reasons why this change is needed. I have reported, and Jane Williams reported before me, the statewide test scores. I would even put them side-by-side with the scores from the Lowell Joint District, which has three schools in the city limits and many residents are part of that district. I would put the scores in there knowing that it was going to look pretty lopsided. I would try to give the explanation that it wasn’t meant to be a true apples-to-apples comparison. Lowell, like all of our
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campus levels. I have seen it from talking with administrators, teachers and classified personnel. This is the time to make the change. As Superintendent Culverhouse has said, it’s time to make the La Habra City School District a “destination district” for parents in other districts to move their children to attend. The restructuring to a K-6 system will create better learning environments for our children. It will allow the junior high schools to develop new programs that will help best educate and prepare our students for moving into high school. Administrators, teachers and classified staff all support the move. I am optimistic that parents will also support this move. It will be a little bumpy, but if all parties contribute and help this move by communicating with administration and PTA, sharing insight related to improvements and voicing suggestions on how to make the transition and district better, it will be successful. Further, it will be something that the whole community worked together to build and make happen. This will help to really strengthen and build the school district. With all of this support, I have no doubt that there will be a shift and that the LHCSD will become that destination district. It just needs all of us to take advantage of this opportunity that will help improve the system that helps to build the foundation of our community. —The Editor
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surrounding school districts, has a K-6/Jr High structure. La Habra School Districts were broken down by more schools and the numbers wouldn’t line up. But, they were there. For years, parents and community members had screamed about improving test scores. They questioned “Why are our test scores lower than ________ district?” “What are they doing different?” I go back to the fact that all neighboring school districts are K-6. La Habra has been the district that had the transitioning system. Now, I haven’t researched it enough to say that there is a direct correlation. However, I have been around education enough to know that when you create a nurturing environment that works to encourage learning, you will usually find greater outcomes and greater student success. If we are the ones with low test scores while other districts have higher, maybe it is time for us to come in line with what they are doing. Then we can build upon that base. There is also the staggering number of an average of 200 students that leave the district each year. They are going to _________ district because “it’s better.” I know parents who have moved their children to neighboring districts, and fought hard to do so. The reason they say is “it’s better.” It’s time the LHCSD becomes that “better" district. I have seen so much energy and enthusiasm at the district and
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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 & 11:00 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. 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
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By Dennis Laherty, the Co-Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church, La Habra
Since Thanksgiving in November, there seems to have been one celebration or festive day after another. Into December we had Chanukah and Christmas. In January we celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In February was Valentine’s Day and President’s Day. Now we’ve just completed Easter and Passover. It seems that we have a break in our formal celebrations until Mother’s Day and Memorial Day next month. The thought occurred to me, what if we didn’t have any celebrations on the calendar? What if there were no religious dates or civil dates to celebrate? What would life be like? As I thought about it I came up with an idea that I’d like to share with you. It will actually be more of a task but hopefully a fun one at that. Imagine that you lived in a land where there were no holidays or celebrations. National holidays didn’t exist and days like Valentine’s Day, Independence Day, the Citrus Fair or even your birthday were not celebrated. Religious days, for the sake of this exercise, were not acknowledged. Here’s the challenge: Create three different days that you would begin to celebrate. They can be days exclusive to you or you can come up with new national holidays. The focus of the celebrations can be anything you decide. What would your three days be? Remember that you can’t use those celebrations that already exist. When you complete your list of three, look at it and ask the question, “Do these days give me any insight into my life.” Have fun with your newfound holidays. 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.
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 10925 Valley Home Ave Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 690-5109 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m.
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Citrus Fair looking to catch STEAM By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
It's that time again. Time for the annual Citrus Fair. The fair, which will be held May 5-7, welcomes all the old favorites, with the addition of high-tech crowd pleasers. Students from Washington Middle School, Cal Poly Pomona and local robotics clubs will hold demonstrations and competitions at various robotics events next to the La Habra City Hall and at Washington Middle School. Kicking off the robotics event will be approximately 40 students from Washington Friday, May 5. The event will be at the school from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and will include robot demonstrations and competitions. The Robot Rally with Cal Poly students will be held Saturday outside the city hall building. There will be three events: Robot Sumo, Line Following, and Obstacle Course. Robotics clubs from La Mirada and surrounding communities will demonstrate robots and teach binary programming on Sunday. People will get to see these robots at work. The Tech Youth Expo is set to show students’ interactive programs featuring science, technology, engineering, art, and math and the Twenty-first Century possibilities. These exhibits and demonstrations will be held all weekend long in the new La Habra City Hall. “Our goal with the expansion of the Youth Expo including STEAM and other programs is to inspire kids and their families toward greater learning and encourage our students to create energetic and future thinking projects,” according to Mark Sturdevant, CEO of the La Habra Chamber of Commerce The fair will have its regular complete Youth Agriculture Expo and Jr. Livestock Auction.
The livestock will be on hand at El Centro Park. Youth craft displays will be located inside Legion Hall. Livestock raised by La Habra and Sonora Future Farmers of America students and La Habra Hilltopers 4H and crafts created by local students will be judged, with the top earning awards. The Livestock auction will be Sunday, May 7 at 3 p.m. As in the previous seven years, the Citrus Fair will host a variety of carnival rides. There will be a special Bear Country section at El Centro Park which will include rides and events for the little ones. Advance discount ride tickets are available at the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce office. (562) 697-1704. The annual children's Bubble Parade will open up the Citrus Fair on Friday. The parade will lead to the entertainment stage and food area in the parking lot between the library and Corona Dance Studio. Food will include a wide variety of tastes. This year, a cantina tent will be able to provide alcohol, including a margarita bar for those of legal drinking age. With the fair starting on Cinco de Mayo, the entertainment will start with Folklorico dancers, Los Colibri, Marisa Ronstadt, Mariachi Los Reyes and other Latin musicians. Saturday’s a mix of pop, retro, and country with La Habra's Hardtack Band and the Kelly Rae Band. Sunday is highlighted with international performances including Korean dance music, Bolly pop and Japanese drummers. The Fair's entertainment will culminate with a performance by last year's favorite Remj and his Michael Jackson tribute performance. For up-to-date information check out the Citrus Fair website at www.citrusfair. com for schedules, ticket information, maps, directions and more information
CITRUS FAIR EVENT SCHEDULE SUNDAY, MAY 7
FRIDAY, MAY 5
5 p.m. Agriculture Mechanics Show; Swine Show; Youth Floral Show 5:30 p.m. Bubble Parade 6:30 p.m. Folklorico Dance Friday Corona Dance Studio 7:30 p.m. Las Colibri 8 p.m. Singer Marisa Ronstadt 8:30 p.m. Mariachi Los Reyes
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10 a.m. Beef Show 11 a.m. Agriculture Mechanics Show; Swine Show; Youth Floral Show 12:30 p.m. Juan Carlos Sorez Band 3 p.m. Goat Show The Step Brothers Band 4 p.m. Singer Luis Cordova 4:30 p.m. Sheep Show 5 p.m. Mysterium Theater Performs Broadway and Rock Tunes 6 p.m. Hardtack Band 7 p.m. Kelly Rae Band
9 a.m. Dairy Cow/Heifer Show 11 a.m. Agriculture Mechanics Show; Swine Show; Youth Floral Show 12 p.m. Livestock Master Show 1 p.m. Dorothy of Oz - Elaine Horn, Impressionist 2:30 p.m. Sabrina Cleopatra's Court 3 p.m. Junior Livestock Auction Korean Dance and Music 4 p.m. BollyPop Dance 5 p.m. Hanabi Taiko -Japanese Drummers 5:30 p.m. Chinese Dance and Music Silk and Thunder 6 p.m. Youth Show Awards Ceremony 6:30 p.m. Folklorico Dance - Corona Dance Studio 7 p.m. Michael Jackson Dance-off 7:30 p.m. Michael Jackson Tribute Artist RemJ For updates to the schedule, go to:
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7 LOCAL NEWS Community comes out to celebrate eggs By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Both La Habra and La Habra Heights celebrated the spring season and the Easter holiday in multiple ways. The La Habra Host Lions Club held its annual Pancake Breakfast at El Centro/Lions Park April 8. They served breakfast to the community, along with auctions, children's talent shows, and an Easter egg hunt It was also the debut of the Corn Festival raffle car. La Habra Heights held its annual Easter Egg Hunt at The Park on Hacienda. Egg Hunts, a petting zoo, pony rides and photos with the Easter Bunny were available to those who attended. La Habra held its annual Eggstravaganza at La Bonita park that included a helicopter egg drop and Easter Egg Hunt. Photos by Jay Seidel/ La Habra Journal
Parents helped spot the eggs for children during the annual La Habra Eggstravaganza at La Bonita Park last Saturday.
Eggs and prizes on parachutes were dropped from a helicopter over La Bonita Park last Saturday as part of La Habra's Eggstravaganza
Parents took photos of their children before, during and after the Easter egg hunts, like the annual hunt at The Park in La Habra Heights.
Children from various schools in La Habra showed off their talents in the youth talent show at the annual La Habra Host Lions Pancake breakfast at El Centro Lions Park on April 8.
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By John Francis La Habra Journal
La Habra's Mysterium Theater will be opening Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" May 5 at the Depot Theater, 311 S. Euclid Ave., at 8 p.m. Directed by Ray Buffer with musical direction by H.H. Hanson, the famous opera will play through May 28 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Tickets for the production are $25 for general seating and $40 for VIP seating that includes preferential seating (first three rows) plus snacks and a drink. For reservation and more information, contact the theater at (562) 597-3311. Whittier Community Theatre is beginning rehearsals for its final show of its 95th season, the famous George
LOCAL THEATER ROUNDUP Feydeau farce, "A Flea In Her Ear" that will open June 2 at the Whittier Center Theater, 7630 S. Washington Ave. in Whittier. The production, directed by Eric Moodyman and produced by Roxie Lee, will run three consecutive weekends with 8 p.m. performances on Fridays and Saturdays and one matinee June 1 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets for the play are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students. For further information and reservations contact the WCT at (562) 696-0600.
famous by Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore in the movie version, is directed by John Francis (yes that's me) with musical direction by Bill Wolfe. Emily Turner is the show's choreographer. Performances will be at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets for the musical are $22 for general admission and $20 for seniors. For further information and reservations call (714) 893-8626.
the theater's Studio Stage will present "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," by Christopher Durang. The play will continue through May 27th. For tickets and further information for both productions call the theater at (562) 494-1014.
Westminster Community Playhouse will be presenting the musical "The Wedding Singer," that will open June 2 at 8 p.m. and play through June 18 at the theater located at 7272 Maple St. in Westminster. The musical, which was made
Long Beach Playhouse is continuing its production of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island" through May 6 in the theater's Mainstage at 8 p.m. After "Island" closes, the mainstage will hold August Wilson's "Fences" starting May 20 and will continue through June 17. As "Fences" will be performing,
And finally, the Stage Door Repertory Theater will be opening "Life Could Be A Dream" by Roger Bean May 20 through June 17 at the theater located at 1045 N. Armando St., Suite B in Anaheim. The musical will be directed by Nick Charles with music direction by Jo Monteleone and choreography by Arianna Hyatt. Tickets range from $22 to $28 and reservations are suggested since the theater seats only around 55 patrons. For information contact the theater at (714) 630-7378.
UC Irvine where she graduated with two bachelor’s degrees in Chinese / Chinese literature and Economics. Today Lau is the president of the accounting and business consulting firm Topp & Lau Inc., in Santa Ana. “If you think your life is hard then read other people’s life stories,” Lau said. “There’s always other suffering that can help you understand and get through your own struggles.”
During her time in college Lau began to realize that she should probably document her experience, but it wasn’t until early 2000 that she began writing her story down. In 2010 she had a rough draft of her book that was originally 450 pages. After several editing phases emerged the final draft at 350 pages. The book also includes photos of Lau and her family from 1981 to 2012.
According to Lau, writing this book was the most challenging thing she’s ever accomplished, because it was such a laborious and emotionally draining process. The book has over 50 reviews on Amazon.com, and 90% of the reviews are five out of five star reviews. For more information on how to purchase a copy of Lau’s book visit her official website www.jenniferlau.net.
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a greater feeling of comfort staying at the same school for six years. The ability of teachers to better collaborate in order to provide consistent, quality instruction for the students. Baltes added that the new structure would help parents by only having to go to one school to pick up their children and not having to race to another to pick up older or younger siblings. The next step, according to Culverhouse, is for the 15-member task force to get started on determining the feasibility of this new structure (facilities, teacher assignments, bell schedules, etc.). In addition, surveys will be going out to parents in both English and Spanish. Focus groups will be scheduled and help for parents to share their thoughts and insight regarding this structure. If the restructuring is officially approved, according to Culverhouse, the earliest it could be implemented would be fall 2018. Parents and the community are encouraged to share their thoughts and input with the district. More information about the focus groups and surveys will be coming soon. Culverhouse added that “it is important to challenge ourselves as educators to create excellent institutions of learning to instill hope and positive change in future generations in the La Habra community.”
AUTHOR: Lau's book highlights her family's journey from Cambodia From Page 1
Lau and her family eventually moved to Hudsonville, Michigan in September 1981 where her siblings and her worked in fields picking berries. In 1983, they moved to California and have lived in La Habra since 1987 where her family owns and operates the Boston Donuts on Imperial and Idaho. Lau graduated from Sonora High School in 1990, and then went off to
LHCSD: Contemplating changing structure of grades at campuses Further, that "raising and mentoring students and teachers for six consecutive years. Ensuring every student, parent and teacher are provided with the very best.” Culverhouse explained that it is very likely that the current boundaries will be able to be maintained. She added that some schools could have a specialized focus, like the current dual immersion program, but all schools will maintain the same quality education. Earlier in the meeting, the board adopted a standardized language arts program for the various grades in the district. This ensures the same training is being conducted across the district. Board President Ofelia Hanson said that something like this restructuring could help with enrollment. She added that the district has been losing an average of 200 students each year. She is hopeful that, if implemented well, this TK-6 structure might make the school district a “destination district” for parents. Board member Sandi Baltes, who was a teacher and administrator in the district prior to k-6 to its current structure, stressed how the new structure can help with the creation of a “family” environment at the schools. The new configuration would eliminate transitions at third and sixth grades. She explained how students would be able to build
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10 Heralds lose pool play in pitchers' duel By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
The Heralds lost a pitcher's duel against Southwest El Centro High School in the final pool play game of the San Diego Lions Tournament 1-0. Whittier Christian's Nathan Johnson got the start and went six innings giving up only one run on two hits while striking out five. Josh Hernandez came in relief for the Heralds in the seventh with no outs and held Southwest to just the single run. Isaiah Carreon, Julian Gonzalez and Matt White had the three hits for the Heralds, White hit a double for the Heralds . Whittier Christian battled hard to come back in the bottom of the seventh inning. Gonzalez walked and Brian Greene came up as pinch hitter, hitting a deep drive to left center field, but was caught by the left fielder at the fence. Gonzalez made it to third before the tying run, when the final out was recorded. The Heralds will finish play in the San Diego Lions Tournament on Thursday, with the opponent, time and location still to be determined.
SPORTS Highlanders sign college letters Janelle Rodriguez Cal State Fullerton Softball
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11 SPORTS Cauley helps lead LHHS offense over Sonora By Jason Burch La Habra Journal
The Lady Highlanders busted out of their toughest stretch in two seasons with an impressive 14-2 victory over cross town foe Sonora Thursday afternoon. The offensive explosion came at a pivotal moment for La Habra. On the heels of a disappointing finish at the Michelle Carew Classic tournament over the weekend where they were shutout in two of the final three games, La Habra was facing its first real slump in two seasons since Steve Harrington took the helm. “We were so knotted up because the expectations were so high that we couldn’t play our game, they were putting so much undue pressure on themselves that they were paralyzed,” Harrington said. “We had a great talk after the Troy game and what we preached was you don’t forget how to win.” After Sonora’s 21-1 drubbing of Buena Park and La Habra struggled to squeak by Troy 5-4 in their respective Freeway League openers, the Raiders seemed to have momentum coming in. It took La Habra just four innings
at the plate to dispel that notion. The Lady Highlanders scored at least three runs in every inning, including five in the third. In the bottom of the fourth Kira Cauley capped the scoring outburst with an opposite field slapshot liner that carried over the outstretched glove of Sonora left fielder Clarissa Hernandez and cleared the fence for a three-run homer. “The whole time I was thinking just go the other way,” Cauley said. “I knew that it felt good when I hit it, and it just carried over the fence.” The Lady Highlanders leadoff hitter and offensive catalyst struggled at the plate over the weekend. Cauley said that she was overthinking her approach at the plate, so Harrington stepped in to remind her to relax and trust her ability. “I’m my own worst critic, [Harrington] talked to me and really helped me,” Cauley said. Harrington said he echoed the similar message to the team, telling them to not worry about the outcome or where they are ranked, but to relax and just control what they can control. “Just because you lose once or twice, doesn’t mean you’re not a champion,
Sonora's Briana Garcia grabs the ball before looking to tag out La Habra' Kira Cauley at third base Thursday at La Habra High School. Cauley went 2-4 with a homerun and five RBI in the Lady Highlander win.
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La Habra's Hannah Johnson fires a pitch from the circle against Sonora. The Lady Highlanders won 14-2.
nobody can take that away from you,” he said. “At some point in time everybody is going to get beat, that’s competiton.” Cauley finished the game going 2-4 with the home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI’s. And she wasn’t alone, the entire Lady Highlander offense filled the scorebook. Alyssa Palacios was 3-3 with four RBI, including a bases clearing double to open the scoring in the first. Frankie Valencia had a two-run triple carom off the center field fence in the bottom of the third. Savannah Tourville had a double and three RBI’s. The Raiders threatened in the first inning with two on and one out, but
La Habra pitcher Hannah Johnson struck out the next two to escape the early jam. In the third though, Johnson allowed a pair of infield hits then hit a batter to load the bases. The Raiders cashed in their first run when Maddie McNally drew a walk. Johnson went on to retire the next three batters on a pair of strikeouts and a sacrifice fly, which plated Sonora’s final run. La Habra is now 2-0 in league, while Sonora drops to 1-1. La Habra will be at Buena Park on Tuesday. Sonora will have a tougher task on Tuesday trying to rebound when they host Sunny Hills who are tied for first at 2-0.
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