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Prepping for LH alley the new state paving school testing program
set to start By Tyler Engle La Habra Journal
The examination standards have changed in order to meet new reaching methods and adapt to technology.
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By Brianna Flores, La Habra Journal
tandardized testing is a phrase familiar to anyone who has been a product of the public school system. Recently, California has chosen to adopt the Common Core State Standards Initiative, resulting in a shift in the way students are taught and consequently, a change in the way a student’s academic level is measured. Both the Lowell Joint and La Habra City School Districts have worked to prepare students and teachers for the transition from a paper and pencil
test, to a mostly digital format. The Standardized Testing and Reporting, also known as STAR, program was taken annually in spring for students in grades two through eleven. Prior to 2014, student academic levels were measured by how many scantron bubbles were filled in correctly. Sheryl Tecker, director of programs and assessments for the La Habra City School District, said that students are now trained to be critical thinkers and not just good test takers.
“The whole point is to better prepare students for college and career, whereas the old format prepared students to be good test takers,” Tecker said. “We don’t have to do that in our professions, we don’t take tests every day. We apply our knowledge, we write and communicate and those are the kinds of skills that colleges and businesses are looking for, not students who can take a multiple test choice well.” See TEST Page 12
Higgins elected new Heights mayor By Daniel Hernandez La Habra Journal
LA HABRA HEIGHTS
After what council members described as a contentious 2015 March election in La Habra Heights, city officials voted unanimously for its next mayor. La Habra Heights Council members elected councilman Michael Higgins as the city’s next mayor during a special council meeting March 26 at city hall, ushering in its thirty-eighth mayor since 1979. And as mayor, Higgins’ first concern is unifying the community with a roads package that everyone can agree with. “We have some incredible community leaders out there,” Higgins said. “What I’m hoping in this next year, when we start to address the roads issue, that we can start relying on some
of these community leaders.” In 2012 the community rejected a proposal to fund the roads, and since then city officials have discussed at meetings on how to approach the issue. “I think we have a very good council and any of the council members can be the mayor pro tem and the mayor,” outgoing mayor Brian Bergman stated in a phone conversation. This past year was Bergman’s third term as mayor of LH Heights. He has served the city since March 2005 and was mayor 2007, 2011 and 2014. When asked about the future as a city leader, Bergman was unsure about what his role might be. “I haven’t really thought about it,”
he explained. It d e p e n d s on how busy I am and my health and everything else.” Bergman has two grown children who live on their own, and he a l s o s t at e d HIGGINS that his wife has been deceased for a while. Councilman Kyle Miller was selected as the city’s mayor pro tem for the next year, all but assuring his position as mayor in 2016. See MAYOR Page 4
The La Habra city council approved the alley pavement plan earlier this year. This plan will improve the conditions of the alleys throughout the city. The plan developed from the Pavement Management Plan of 2008, which repaved 76 miles of residential streets in La Habra, costing the city $19 million over a six-year period. The residents were very pleased with the outcome, and the city has now turned its attention to the alleyways. Much like the pavement management plan that resurfaced all of the streets in La Habra, the alley pavement plan is expected to take place over several years. “There are about 6.8 miles of alleyways in our community that are broken into a little more than 100 segments,” said Rob Ferrier, assistant to the city manager. “We estimate we’ll do about $800,000 of work each year.” The entire project is expected to be done in 10 years. A start date has not yet been set, but the city council plans to start with the alleyways that are in the worst condition, which are located in the central area of the city. “We plan to focus on areas where we can improve several alleys that are close together,” Ferrier said. With this tactic, the city council plans to get the job done quicker and more efficiently. La Habra’s Engineering Division, the heads of the pavement management plan, will also be heading this project. Residents will be notified prior to the start of the project and the engineering division will be focused on getting it done as quickly as possible so as not to inconvenience residents. By improving the alleyways, the city council feels that mobility and traffic circulation will be improved as well, making traveling much easier for residents.
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Friday, April 10, 2015
Mysterium Theater at the La Habra Depot Playhouse presents Peter Pan a new musical. For more information, dates, showtimes and tickets visit www.mysteriumtheater.com or call (562) 697-3311.
The La Mirada Theatre presents Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice a musical. For more information, dates, showtimes and tickets visit www. lamiradatheatre.com or call the box office at (562) 944-9801. Performances are from April 17 through May 10.
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Saturday, April 18, 2015
La Habra Historical Museum is open on Saturday’s from 12-4 p.m.201 E. La Habra Blvd. (just North of the library). Be sure to stop by the 5th Annual Spring Multi-Family Yard Sale today from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, including locations, please see their ad in this issue of the LH Journal on page 9 Join Preserve guides for an easy 2 mile Earth Day Walk and Weed event in the Puente Hills. Find out about native plants, get your workout, and play an important role in protecting our local wild places in honor of Earth Day 2015. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing (long sleeves, long pants, old sneakers or boots). Necessary tools, gloves, and trash bags will be given to the hikers and energizing snacks and beverages will be served. Handy give-a-ways will be given to the first 100 visitors at each trail head. A gift basket raffle will be held at 11:30 am for all participants. Event is from 9-11:30 a.m. at two locations: Hacienda Hills Trailhead-7th Avenue and Orange Grove and Arroyo Pescadero Trailhead-7531 S. Colima Road. For more information
Monday, April 13, 2015
La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Homework Help at the La Habra Library Monday-Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. High school students volunteer to help elementary students with their homework. Parents need to register their student at their first session.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
La Habra Heights Special City Council Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Flag Raising Ceremony at ChickFil-A this morning at 7:30 a.m.
Friday, April 17, 2015
The City of La Habra Community Services Department presents Family Movies in The Park. Tonights feature is Planes: Fire & Rescue. See their ad in this issue of the LH Journal for the showtime, location and more general information.
Annual Spring Multi-Family Yard Sale today from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, including locations, please see their ad in this issue of the LH Journal on page 13 Green Scene Plant & Garden Show 2015 at the Fullerton Arboretum is today and tomorrow (Sunday April 19) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See their ad on Page 7 in this issue of the LH Journal for more information. Be sure to present the ad to receive a discount on general admission.
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Meet the author of Spare Parts, Joshua Davis. He will be at the Library today at 2:30 p.m. Spare Parts was recently released as a motion picture and is about four undocumented Mexican-American teens who risk the threat of deportation and other obstacles in order to battle for the American dream.
Monday, April 20, 2015
La Habra City Council Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Friendship Square Quilt Guild Meeting will be held tonight at La Habra United Methodist Church-631 N. Euclid, La Habra. Meeting begins at 6:45 p.m. and guests are welcome.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Budget tips, small changes for a brighter future. Learn how to build a budget to plan your spending, limit over-spending and make sure that you reach your short-term and long term-financial goals. This takes place at the LH Library tonight at 6 p.m.
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Honorable recognition: La Habra High School recognized its top 100 students last week at the Community Center. The top 25 students of each grade level were treated to a special dinner ceremony on April 3.
LHPD cracking down on bicycle and pedestrian violations
by law. Pedestrians should cross the street only in marked crosswalks or at corners.
The La Habra Police Department will step up Bike & Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operations over the La Habra Life Center holds next several weeks with focused walk for life enforcement on collision causing facApproximately 200 walkers partictors involving motorists, pedestrians ipated in the second annual Walk for and bicyclists. Life La Habra on March 28. Bicycle and pedestrian fatalities The event put on by the La Habra are rising in California as more peo- Life Center to raise awareness of the ple use these non-motorized means anti abortion issue. of transportation. Locally, the La Walkers started at Our Lady of Habra Police Department has investi- Guadalupe Church and took a route gated 3 fatal and 108 injury collisions along La Habra and Beach Bouleinvolving pedestrians and bicyclists vards to Imperial Highway and back during the past three years. up Idaho Street. The department has mapped out Director Mecki Grothues was locations over the past three years impressed with the number of partciwhere pedestrian and bike collisions pants and the amount of high school have occurred along, with the viola- students who took part in the event. tions that led to those crashes. Extra officers will be on duty pa- La Habra Youth Committee trolling areas where bike and pedestrian traffic and crashes occur in an Seeks Members The City of La Habra Community effort to lower deaths and injuries. Services Department is recruiting In 2012, California witnessed 612 applicants to serve on the 2015-16 pedestrian and 124 bicyclists killed Youth Committee. that year while nationally 4,743 Unparelleled Real Estate Services... from our Family to You committee members need pedestrians and 726 bicyclists were Pam Youth Kennedy (562) 547-4489 to be: killed. Terry• Kennedy (562) 458-7948 Terry Pam Chris Enrolled as a full-time student Officers will be looking for violaChris Kennedy (562) 537-8701 in grades 7-12 at a local public, tions made by drivers, bike riders and private or home school, pedestrians alike that can lead to life • Have opinions and ideas about changing injuries. Special attention will be directed how to improve the quality of toward drivers speeding, making illelife for youth in La Habra, gal turns, failing to stop for signs and • Is interested in developing his/ signals, failing to yield to pedestrians her leadership skills, in cross walks or any other dangerous • Is interested in learning about violation. city government, Additionally, enforcement will be • Is able to attend meetings on taken for observed violations when the second and fourth Tuesday pedestrians cross the street illegally of each month. or fail to yield to drivers who have the right of way. Applications may be picked up at Bike riders will be stopped and citations issued when they fail to fol- and submitted to the La Habra Comlow the same traffic laws that apply to munity Center by 5 p.m. on Friday, motorists. All riders are reminded to May 8. always wear a helmet – those under 18 years of age must wear helmets
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I talk a lot about community and how La Habra and La Habra Heights work to build the feeling of communities within our cities. However, what about neighborhoods…the subsets of cities? What about the neighborhood community? That’s something that needs to be fostered and worked on. There’s no denying that things are different from Andy Griffith’s Mayberry or neighborhoods on “Leave it to Beaver” or “Father Know’s Best,” however, there should still be some friendliness among neighbors. I’m sure many of you know your immediate neighbors, but do you know others around you? Knowing more people in your neighborhood builds a community and not to mention creates a safer zone. A couple years ago the La Habra Police Department worked to restart the Neighborhood Watch program. Last year residents and the La Habra Heights Community Support Foundation started Heights Watch. Programs like these can help build neighborhood communities, develop networks and help protect individual property. The concept is easy and harkens back to the ideas of Mayberry. You help your friends and people you know. Neighbors who know each other will look out for each other because of their sense of community. “I want to help my neighbor and
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Tips for local residents OBITUARY regarding burglaries Beloved local mother, Lydia Zubia 1930 - 2015
By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
A recent occurrence of residential burglaries have caused the La Habra Police Department to issue a warning and tips on how to help prevent these crimes from happening. According to the LHPD, the burglaries occur by persons posing as solicitors who knock on residential doors to see if the occupants are home. If nobody responds then they proceed to attempt to gain access and take the homeowners possessions. LHPD Sgt Jose Quirate gives some tips to help residents protect their belongings from burglaries. 1. Report any suspicious activities in your neighborhood. If you see something, say something. 2. Use door (including screen doors) and window locks 3. Keep valuable items out of site. 4. If you use an alarm system, make sure it’s up to date with the LHPD. 5. Report your vacations with the police department. Quirate explained that if you will be gone for about a week then contact the LHPD so they can conduct vacation checks to help make sure things stay safe. While there have been a recent increase in these home burglaries, Quirate pointed out that burglaries were down 23 percent in La Habra last year. For more information you can access the police website through the City of La Habra’s site at: www.lahabracity.com
grandmother and wife Lydia Zubia was born in Whittier, California on February 12, 1956. On March 17, 2015, she went home to be with the Lord in whom she trusted since the age of seventeen. Her faith sustained her during her long term illness. She was always quick to share God’s love with others and prayed for family members and many friends to come to experience God’s love. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Eddie Zubia; children Jason Zubia, daughter-in-law Claudia; Valerie Abundis, sonin-law Francisco; grandchildren Desiree Zubia, Juliana Zubia; Francisco Abundis; siblings Rebecca Pantoja, Robert Curiel, Stella Jaramillo and Frank Curiel. She is predeceased by father, Victor Curiel; mother, Alice Con-
treras; brother, Victor Curiel. Funeral Service was March 30 at Calvary Chapel Chino Valley, with graveside services at Queen Of Heaven Cemetery in Rowland Heights.
MAYOR: Higgins new mayor, Miller named pro tem From Page 1
He was elected on a 3-1 vote with Councilman Roy Francis voting no and Councilwoman Jane Williams abstaining from the vote. Francis believes Williams should be mayor pro tem. “She has gone through the wars of election this time and it was considered a pretty brutal one,” he said.
“She’s been on the longest time, except for Brian and me, and I think it’s her spot to be given.” While Higgins and Miller both joined the council during March of 2013, Williams was appointed to the board in 2012, after Howard Viperman resigned. Francis nominated Williams for the mayor pro tem position last year. At the time, Higgins, Bergman vot-
ed against her nomination and stated that they were unsure if Williams w o u l d run for re-election.
Also, at the meeting, Williams and Francis were sworn in as city council members for another term. “I appreciate every single one of you, particularly the last 20,” Williams said about her 20-point margin of victory over Alex Villanueva. “I think we have a whole lot ahead of us, more than we are even aware of at this point in time.”
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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) 11 a.m. (Korean) 1 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 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.rhcchurches.com
INSPIRATIONAL CORNER
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By Dennis Laherty, the Co-Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church, La Habra
Hospitality is an important part of virtually every faith tradition. It tends to be an important part of many followers who live out their belief and practice. It seems that a spirit of hospitality conveys the positive side of most all religions. Within Orange County these days is a newly enhanced location that exemplifies the hospitality cherished by nearly every faith group. The location is called Christ Cathedral. It is the new home of the Catholic Diocese of Orange and the former location of the Crystal Cathedral. Recently Bishop Kevin Vann of the Orange Diocese was present to welcome members of other Christian communities on a tour of the facilities. Without question, everyone felt the hospitality that Bishop Vann, along with other representatives of the diocese, was offering. Although the history of the Crystal Cathedral included a welcoming environment, it is truly becoming a focal point of Christ Cathedral. The grounds are being revitalized and the buildings are being renovated with hospitality at the forefront of planning for the future. The nave itself is having the interior redesigned. When one enters the nave for worship it will appear in many ways as it has in the past, but with changes to enhance the liturgical life of its new position as the seat of Roman Catholicism in Orange County. It too will be a welcoming place like the other parts of the facility. For non-Catholics and those who are part of the extended Christian community, as well as the broader community, the Christ Cathedral environs will be an open and welcoming place for anybody who desires a quiet place to meditate, rest or spend time praying. It is intentionally being made a place that speaks to the hospitality of the Catholic Church and the ecumenical spirit present in Orange County. 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.
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LA HABRA JOURNAL
April 9, 2015
City Communicator Teen Leaders Sought for Summer Rec Programs The City of La Habra Community Services Department is recruiting participants for its volunteer Teen Leader Program. The program is designed to promote the development of leadership skills in a structured setting by providing leadership and mentor training for teens interested in receiving hands-on training in recreation services. Participating in the program can provide volunteer hours required by school, as well as valuable work experience for future employment opportunities. It also supplements the number of Recreation leaders assigned to various Community Services programs, saving the City money and creating trained staff to draw on in the future. Teen Leaders will work with Recreation Staff performing duties at La Habra Active Day Camp, assisting aquatic staff during swim lessons, helping at the City’s many special events, or working in the Community Center office. All Teen Leader applicants must be 13 to 17 years of age by June 2, 2015, and must be available to work the majority of the summer. All applicants will be invited to a group interview on Saturday, April 25th at 9:00 a.m. Selected applicants will be invited to a 15-minute oral interview on Thursday, April 30th, between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. To be considered for the Teen Leader Program, pick up an application at the La Habra Community Center or download the form from the City website, www.lahabraca.gov, and return it to the Community Center by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17th. For more information, please contact Karlee Marshall at 562-383-4211.
Earth Day/Arbor Day Event Slated In celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Day, the City of La Habra is providing FREE mulch and tree seedlings to residents on Saturday, April 18th, at El Centro-Lions Park, 320 E. Erna Avenue, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Participants must bring proof of City residency and a plastic trash bag. The seedlings will be donated by West Coast Arborists, Inc., the City’s tree trimming contractor, and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Waste Management of Orange County, the City’s refuse contractor, is donating the free mulch. Residents are limited to one plastic trash bag (maximum size 40 gallons) of mulch per person and MUST bring their own trash bags. There will also be an educational fair at the site, with information about water conservation, recycling and the La Habra Public Works Department’s programs. The City would also like to thank S.C. Yamamoto for planting 10 “Pink Cloud” cherry trees at Vista del Valle Park, as part of a multi-year plan to plant 100 cherry trees. For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at (562) 383-4170.
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Movies in the Park Program Debuts April 17th The Community Services Department will kick off it’s new Movies in the Park program on Friday, April 17th at Brio Park, 300 S. Euclid Street, with a showing of Disney’s Planes: Fire & Rescue. The movie will be screened at dusk (approximately 7:00 p.m.), and beginning at 6:00 p.m., there will be a variety of fun activities for families before the movie starts, put on by the Bamboo Kids Club and sponsored by the City’s Aquatics Program. Participants can bring their own food and beverages or can purchase items from food truck vendors. Seating is on the grass, so lawn chairs or blankets are a must. Movies will be shown monthly through August on these Fridays: • May 15th Up • June 19th Dolphin Tale 2 • July 17th Annie • August 21st Big Hero 6 For more information, please contact the La Habra Recreation Division at 562-383-4205.
Face Painting Class Come and learn a new skill that you can use for fun or profit. You’ll be the hit of the party! Great for fundraising, volunteering or making additional income! Instructor Nina Greville is a professional make-up artist and face painter who has worked for many years in print and television. Her clients include many Hollywood celebrities. In this class, you’ll learn the basics to be able to make many popular designs. There is a $15 supply fee payable to the instructor to cover the cost of materials. The face painting class will meet at the La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd., on Wednsday, April 15th, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Pre-registration is necessary; register in person at the Community Center, by phone at 562-383-4200, or online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/ cityoflahabra.
La Habra Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Slated The La Habra Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be held on Thursday, May 7th, at 6:15 a.m. at the La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd. This year’s guest speaker is Michael Franzese, former mob boss for the Colombo crime family in New York. He served seven years in federal prison and survived walking away from the mob. He uses his former experiences to help transform the lives of others. His story has been featured on the Today Show, Nightline, ABC Primetime, NBC Nightly News, ESPN and more. Tickets are $15 per person or $150 per table. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Brian Burgess at (562) 697-7000. Graffiti Hotline: 383-4220 La Habra Shuttle: 866-557-7433 Library: 694-0078 NOC Youth Center: 383-4227 Personnel Services: 383-4079 Planning Dept: 383-4100 Police Department: 383-4300 Public Works: 383-4170 Traffic Office: 383-4151 Water & Sewer Billing: 383-4070
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Your City Council: Michael Blazey, Mayor James Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Rose Espinoza Tom Beamish Tim Shaw La Habra City Hall 201 E. La Habra Boulevard La Habra, CA 90631 Telephone: 383-4000 FAX: 383-4474 *The Council meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
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LOCAL NEWS First grader opens library By Brianna Flores La Habra Journal
Several months ago, 6-year-old Nevaeh Talavera was inspired to do something to help the community. She was inspired by the program called the Little Free Library and wanted to set one up in the city of La Habra. After learning that children across the country were sharing their books with their community, she decided that she also wanted to share her passion for literature with hers. When Talavera first told her mother, Angela Zuniga, about the idea to bring the Little Free Library to their community, her reaction was, “How are we going to pull this off?” After much persistence, Zuniga was compelled to reach out to Rose Espinoza from the after-school program, Rosie’s Garage, and explained the concept of the program. They agreed that Rosie’s Garage would be the ideal location for the little library. The “take a book, return a book” policy gives community members
It takes a community: (Back from left) Joe Harb, Angela Zuniga. children from Rosie’s Garage joined Nevaeh Talavera (center) on Monday for the installation of the Little Free Library at Rosie’s Garage. Talavera came up with the idea and Harb built the wooden library.
access to the ever-changing book inventory. “We would have loved to have it in front of our house, the only issue is we have four dogs. So we thought, where is there another place kids can enjoy it. They have an after-school program there so we decided on Rosie’s Garage,” Zuniga said. Since Little Free Libraries are located outdoors so that books can be easily accessed, it is important that they are built to resist a variety of weather conditions. With this in mind, Zuniga reached out to Joe Harb, owner of Yes We Can Handyman. After explaining the benefits of program, Harb agreed to build and install the library for free. “He donated all of the materials and the time to make it,” Zuniga said. She also mentioned that she thinks Harb donated the library because he wanted to give back to the community and help a 6-year-old girl who wanted to make a difference. Harb gave Talavera complete freedom to decorate and design the library. Zuniga explained that the library’s red, white and blue color scheme was inspired by Zuniga’s godson whom is currently serving in the Marines
Open for business: Nevaeh Talavera uses the Little Free Library for the first time after it was installed in front of Rosie’s Garage.
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overseas. Each book will also be given a sticker that includes the phrase, “God Bless Our Troops.” “She’s very patriotic and loves our servicemen and women,” Zuniga said of Talavera. Talavera has donated many of her own books to the library in order to establish it, but friends, family and Harb have also donated several children’s books to the program. Zuniga said that Talavera’s main objective of the library was to share her books with other children in her community. “Ever since she was little, I made sure she respected books because I love to read as well,” Zuniga said. Talavera’s Little Free Library is in front of Rosie’s Garage and joins two other Little Free Libraries in La Habra. The others are located next to the La Habra Library and the other next to the Gary Center near Guadalupe Park. Anyone interested in donating books of all genres and for all ages for Talavera’s library can contact Angela Zuniga at www.NevaehsLittleFreeLibrary@ gmail.com.
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FEATURES LH celebrates the season
La Habra Host Lions annual Pancake Breakfast March 28, 2015
City of La Habra’s annual Eggstravganza April 4, 2015
The La Habra Host Lions Club held its 57th annual Pancake Breakfast at El Centro Park. For a $5 donation, attendees were given breakfast including eggs, hash browns, sausage, coffee and juice and of course pancakes. Lions Club volunteers cooked the breakfast on site. There was also live music, silent auction, petting zoo from the Sonora High Agricultural program and an Easter egg hunt for the children. All proceeds went to the La Habra Boys and Girls Club.
Residents flocked to the annual Eggstravaganza put on by the City of La Habra at La Bonita Park. A wide array of vendors were on hand as well as a number of area non-profit organizations sharing information to the community. There was a flyover and egg drop from a helicopter which lead to an Easter egg hunt for various age groups. Candy and prizes were given to those involved in the egg hunt. Volunteers from the Freedom House Church sponsored and helped manage the event.
All in the batter: Volunteers from the Lions Club helped prepare breakfast last Saturday at El Centro Park.
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Say carrots!: 10-month old Aryan poses in his bunny suit while his mother Mary takes a photo.
Eggs away! Hundreds of eggs were dropped onto the softball fields of La Bonita Park Saturday.
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Local friends reach peak of Scouting together
By Jessica Custodio La Habra Journal
Four local high school seniors are completing a journey that they started together just before the sixth grade. The young men from Whittier Christian High School each earned the rank of Eagle Scout this year. Russell Cecil, Austin Gray, Kenny Schemmer, and Spencer Swift started their Boy Scout duties together in the sixth grade as part of Troop 1775. Although each young man’s journey was different, they have all had the opportunity to see each other grow and achieve obstacles that are not easily attained. “Discipline and leadership are two attributes I take away from my years in Scouting,” Cecil said. “They have molded me into the young man I am today and the core foundations of Scouting I will continue to use for the rest of my life.” At the Eagle award ceremony on March 22, city and county officials, including a representative from Congressman Ed Royce’s office, praised the boys’ accomplishment. Also many community representatives spoke about how important Eagle Scouts are and congratulated all their service and contributions the boys made throughout the years. “Learning skills at a young age, such as latching, building campfires,
pitching tents, and planning, preparing and cooking in the outdoors are talents which I still use today,” Cecil added. The trail to Eagle Scout is not easy. Scouts must demonstrate leadership and work at mentoring others. They must achieve 21 merit badges, complete a service project for a religious institution, school or for their community. They must gather letters of recommendations and pass a review board. The scouts do this while juggling school and family requirements. Not only were Cecil, Gray, Schemmer and Swift Boy Scouts but the lifelong friends were also involved with sports as well as keeping up academically at Whittier Christian. The boys played football and volleyball for The Heralds. All four will be attending four-year universities this fall. “As I grew older and matured, juggling a rigorous academia program, varsity sports throughout the school year, and community service - life became very demanding, thus I had to learn how to manage my time and priorities in order to continue and achieve the requirements needed to become an Eagle Scout,” Cecil said. Most of all these young men were able to experience what many do not, which is learning how to work as a team and develop leadership skills.
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Keeping La Habra rolling on two wheels By Breanna Flores La Habra Journal
Bike riding is for people of all ages and interests. Some prefer to ride for fitness or sport, while others look for comfort and leisure. Jim Karnes, owner of the La Habra Cyclery, knows that every person is different when it comes to choosing the right bike. Karnes has worked with bikes since 1988, first as an employee at a previous bike shop in Bellflower. Years ago, his then-manager purchased the La Habra Cyclery and decided to transfer him in to manage the store. Karnes has been at the La Habra Cyclery since 1991and was given the opportunity to purchase the store last July. Even still, he does not limit himself to administrative responsibilities. “We all share the same duties. All the boys here know how to work on bikes, all the boys are sales staff. They all have knowledge of everything. It’s just a better atmosphere and customers don’t get stressed. It’s a friendly atmosphere, no high pressure,” Karnes said. In addition to selling everything from parts, accessories, supplements and bicycles, the Cyclery has a full service center in-store. Walkins are encouraged and bikes are usually fixed within a day. Karnes said that the most common misconception around purchasing a bike is that the ones sold at department stores are compara-
ble to the ones at bicycle shops. “Department stores are convenient. People are always in a rush, so it’s a one-stop shop. They can get their groceries and their paper towels and their appliances for the house and there’s bikes as well, but it’s not a bike shop,” Karnes said. Most bikes are brought in to be serviced because they are not functioning properly. Customers are taught the difference between purchasing a bike at either location and learn that there is a significant difference between the two. The Cyclery’s friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable staff is what Karnes thinks separates his shop from others. Customers and employees are always treated as family and Karnes even rides with many of his customers. Karnes shared some advice for someone interested in purchasing a bike. “Determining where you want to ride the bike will determine what kind of bike you need,” Karnes said. In addition to terrain, a person must consider whether they will be using their bicycle for recreation, fitness or competition. In terms of price, recreational bikes such as beach cruisers are the most affordable, while competitive racing bikes are most expensive. Additionally, Karnes enjoys visiting schools within the community and teaching students the importance of bike safety. He recently spoke to students at Washington Middle School and plans on visiting Imperial Middle School in the near
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Rolling along: Jim Carnes of La Habra Cyclery has shared his passion for bicycles with the community since 1991. He not only helps with bikes, but also shares tips with customers on how to maintain their bikes.
future. This year, Karnes and several of his employees will be at the Citrus Fair to promote health and nutrition to residents. He thinks it is important because La Habra was noted as being one of the heaviest cities in Orange County and hopes to encourage visitors to be more active.
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TEST: New method coming to schools From Page 1
Beginning this year, California students will be taking the majority of the state test on a computer or iPad and will challenged to demonstrate critical thinking to ensure that they are placed in the correct classes and are being prepared for college and careers. There are two test portions under the new California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress testing system, a computer adaptive Smarter Balanced Test and the performance task portion. The Smarter Balanced Test is the computer portion with a set of predetermined answers that adapts to students. Subsequent test questions will be easier if the previous question was answered incorrectly, or more difficult if it was answered correctly. The performance task requires that students construct their own answers in their own words, such as in an essay question. Tecker said that there were three things that have helped teachers and three things that have helped students prepare for the transition. According to Tecker, teachers underwent several years of professional development to orient teachers to the new Common Core standards. “That’s probably the biggest paradigm shift, is we’re actually teaching different standards,” Tecker said. In addition to ensuring that teachers comprehend the new standards, teachers across the nation are given access to the Smarter Balanced Digital Library and finally, are trained on how to administer the tests effectively to students. The first step to ensure that students are prepared for the Smarter Balanced test begins with teaching the new curriculum. Tecker said students have been
taught according to the Common Core standards in language arts and math for the past several years. Since the tests were structured around the new standards, students have been prepared for several years and have been exposed to relative concepts. Secondly, the districts have adopted a test similar in format to the Smarter Balanced test to assess students’ academic progress and are comfortable with the digital format. Results are evaluated at the district level and influences instructional methods. Finally, students are taught how to use the most basic functions of a computer and an iPad. “Many of them, before third grade have not taken a test on a computer so they teach them keyboarding skills, how to operate and drag a mouse – how to drag and drop and click and point,” Tecker said. This is beneficial not only for younger students, but for students who might not otherwise have exposure to computers or iPads at home. Sheri McDonald, assistant superintendent of instruction for the Lowell Joint School District, said that teachers in her district have not had any issues with administering the tests and students are comfortable with the new format. “The kids have been fine. They get excited because they get to go to the computer lab for testing. They’re fine and so used to that world of technology, it’s really not difficult for them,” said McDonald. Washington Middle School Principal Mario Carlos and Assistant Principal Matthew Cukro concluded that students can only be successful if teachers are comfortable and confident about administering the test and are prepared to overcome any technical issues that
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Young scholars: Elementary through high school students across the state will be taking new statewide testing this year that will include a greater use of technology and be more in line with Common Core teaching
may arise. To achieve this, substitute teachers were brought in to teach classes while Cukro held short informational workshops for teachers so that they can learn how to log onto the website and administer the test to students. Teachers also took this opportunity to ask questions and resolve any lingering concerns. “We have to make sure we’re all on the same page, so Washington [Middle School] wanted to make sure that something as simple as logging in goes smoothly since there are different levels of technology [among teachers],” Carlos said. Most of the concerns held by teachers were connected to technology. “I think we’re all a little worried that the Wi-Fi capabilities won’t be enough and that the iPads won’t freeze,” said
Kerry Thomas, language arts teacher at Washington Middle School. In the second day of testing, McDonald said that she knew things were going smoothly because her phone did not ring once. Students at Washington Middle School are scheduled to begin testing next week, but Carlos and Cukro are certain that the format will not be an obstacle for students because they have taken several practice tests similar to the Smart Balanced test. Since test results from this year will be used as baseline data, academic growth cannot be proven until next year’s results are released. Both districts explained that parents are recommended to visit www. CAASPP.org for practice tests and additional resources.
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Mysterium brings a new season of theater shows
By Jessica Custodio La Habra Journal
The Mysterium Theater opens its full season at The La Habra Depot Playhouse for the 2015 season. Mysterium Theater started almost six years ago by creative director and educator Marla Ladd and husband Robert who is the technical director, decided to create a place where theater enthusiasts could create and celebrate the art of theater in Santa Ana. From that day on the group has produced and presented a full continuum of plays. Last year, the Mysterium troupe moved its location to the La Habra Depot Playhouse. Ladd explained she had a vision of what she wanted Mysterium to represent and she feels that they have achieved that goal. “The philosophy of Mysterium
Theater is to inspire, to challenge, to amaze, to celebrate the human experience in a joyous way where we can all play together,” Ladd said. Ladd added that with the upcoming a 21-show season of new works and classics, it gives guests an opportunity to maybe see a musical on Thursday and a heavy drama on Friday all brought together in one fabulous crazy season. Although the Mysterium was first opened to showcase theater works Ladd explained that she also wanted to provide her knowledge of theater. Mysterium also offers ongoing acting classes throughout the year. Classes are offered to beginners through advanced theater performers, with a full range of professional instructors who love the art of performing. The classes are designed to provide theater dreamers an opportunity to go
from an audition to the stage. Ladd’s main goal is for the theater to provide the best quality experience to an audience to see the excitement and surprised expression on their faces. What keeps them going is the love for theater they all have and they want to express to their community. “The most rewarding part about having a theater is hearing the awe and excitement in the audience or seeing the light bulb go on in the midst of rehearsal and watching an actor get it,” Ladd said. “ It not only recognizes and realizes my dreams but it gives an opportunity for others to find their dreams as well and we’d like to bring all the arts together.” Now the theater has returned to the La Habra Depot Playhouse to open its first full season. The season will present:
Pirates of Penzance -March 27 April 19 Peter Pan -April 9-19 Miss Saigon - April 30-May 17 Legally Blonde - May 28-June 20 Bed: A Horizontal Musical May 7-17 Taming of the Shrew - June 6-28, Fiddler on the Roof - July 2-19 Willy Wonka / Charlie & the Chocolate Factory - July 30th-August 23. Hamlet - July 5-26 As You Like It - August 1-16 Greater Tuna - July 31-August 22 Jekyll and Hyde - September 3-20 Rocky Horror Picture Show October 1-31 MacBeth - August 22
OLG gets on board with citywide eat healthy program By Sandi Baltes Contributing Writer
Scott Miller and Tom Ybarra are helping parishioners and staff members at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church “get fit”. OLG is connecting with the La Habra Collaborative, the City of La Habra, the Orange Community Action Partnership of Orange County and St Jude Medical Center Community Outreach in promoting the “Move More, Eat Healthy” campaign throughout La Habra. On February 6, Miller and Ybarra replaced the traditional jog-a-thon at OLG school with a school wide fitness challenge
On February 8 a health fair was held after all masses, giving church members information on health and fitness, and promoting a series of five Nutrition Classes to be offered. From February 19 to March 26 those nutrition classes were provided in the evening with the help of members of the Community Action Partnership of Orange County. Those well attended classes provided information and instruction on healthy lifestyles, cooking demonstrations, and even Zumba lessons. According to Miller, this is just the beginning of OLG’s program to help the community fight childhood obesity and get healthy. Working with the Collaborative
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and the numerous health organizations, OLG hopes to continue with even more classes on nutrition and fitness for children and adults; they are even proposing a community garden, and establishing a parish wide fitness committee. According to Sandi Baltes, Executive Director of the Collaborative, the participation and support at OLG has been just outstanding. “It seems that everyone wants to get on board, they want to be fit and healthy, and to share what they are learning with their families and friends,” she said. Rebecca French, chairperson for the Collaborative’s Wellness and Fitness Task Force explained the
success of the classes over the past year. She added that the classes have been successfully offered at Friends of Family Health Center, Brio Park, Family Bible Church, the Boys and Girls Club and Elite Fitness. Anyone wanting to get involved with the movement can contact Scott Miller at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dave de Leon at the La Habra Community Center, or Sandi Baltes at the La Habra Collaborative office. For more information about the program or the Collaborative itself. please check out the organization’s website at: www.lhcollab.org.
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SPORTS
Lady Raiders shut out La Serna
By Erik Markus La Habra Journal
The Lady Raiders softball team only needed one good inning to take care of the La Serna Lancers. With Sam Casanas in the circle. Scoring three in the second inning, Sonora cruised to a 3-0 victory. The Raiders took advantage of a rocky second inning by Elena Valenzuela whose control put her in a jam. Valenzuela got off to a poor start against the Raiders, which put an end to her day before the end of the second inning. Gabby Munoz led off the inning reaching first on a hit by pitch. Frankie Juarez followed with a single to left. With one out, Valenzuela walked two consecutive batters bringing home the Raiders first run. With the bases loaded and Valenzuela struggling to regain control, Madi Rodriguez doubled to give the Raiders a commanding early 3-0 lead. Jamie Wren slid over from shortstop to get two outs and end the Raiders rally. Down three, the Lancers (10-3) were pressed for runs against Casanas. “Going into the circle and knowing I have a couple run benefit, it gives me a little more room,” Casanas said. For the Raiders (7-9), in addition to their lead, they also had stellar defense working in their favor. “It seemed like we had sticky glue
or magnets in our gloves,” head coach Michelle Rodriguez said. One play that highlighted the defense was made by centerfielder Lauren Blazey. The Lancers got hold of a pitch and sent it to deep centerfield. With the ball soaring over Blazey’s head she was able to run it down and save extra bases. Zoe Juarez also made some stellar plays at second base, generating a double play on a line drive and diving to save a hit up the middle. “They took it to the next level, taking base hits away today,” Rodriguez said about her team’s defense. The wind became a factor knocking down anything in the air and keeping the balls inside the yard. “It was definitely our 10th person on the field today,” Rodriguez said. The defense behind Casanas made it easy for her to attack her opposition despite pitching the entire game without a strikeout. “We definitely kept everything in the infield, which is good, Sam kept everything low, so we got our ground balls on the infield and everything else was caught in the outfield,” catcher Madi Gimpl said. Inning after inning Casanas confidence grew as she was able to shut down the Lancers’ offensive attack “It makes me feel like I have a team behind me and I can do anything,” Casanas said. The Sonora Raiders begin Freeway League games on April 14 at home against Sunny Hills.
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Shutting ‘em down: Junior Sam Casanas held La Serna scoreless pitching a complete game in the Lady Raiders’ 3-0 victory last week. Sonora opens up the Freeway League play hosting Sunny Hills April 14.
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La Habra falls to Lancers By Erik Markus La Habra Journal
The Sunny Hills Lancers took advantage of the Highlanders struggles on the mound to beat La Habra 6-2. The Highlanders (10-5) and Lancers (8-5) both had their fair share of pitching struggles, but it was the Lancers who were able to tighten things up to protect their lead. The Highlanders got on the board first in the second inning. Lancer’s pitcher Jeff James hit Mun Pak and Kyle Schuh with pitches. Jordan Smith followed with an infield single to Andrew Aguilar which sailed over the the head of Jacob Murphy. Pak was able to come around from second on the error. James would eventually escape the jam after loading the bases. With the Highlanders up 1-0, Ricky Garcia pitched himself into his own jam, but unlike James, Garcia was less fortunate. With the bases loaded, James was able to avenge his early struggles with a two run double to give his team a lead. Daniel Kim followed with a groundout to add a third run to the Lancer’s total. The Highlanders turned to Jonathan Hernandez in relief in the fourth inning, and while he was able to maintain his control, he was unable to keep his pitches away from the Lancer bats. Aaron Paek led off the inning with
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Making contact: La Habra Senior Kyle Schuh connects with the ball during a game against Fullerton. La Habra lost to Sunny Hills 6-2 and will face Sonora Friday
a walk and stole second. Paek scored from 2nd on a single by David Park. Andrew Aguilar then singled to put runners on first and second. Jacob Murphy put runners on the corners when he grounded to short. James added his third RBI when he drove home a run with a single up the middle. Daniel Kim joined the hit parade with a single to give the Lancer’s a 6-1 lead the top of the fourth. Christian Cano came in with a runner on first in the Highlanders
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