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No. 95454
May 7, 2015
Food truck buffer zone reinforced
Celebrity gives Thanks
By Brianna Flores La Habra Journal
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Nashville star: Country singer Trace Adkins stopped by the La Habra Library Tuesday to say thanks from the troops serving in Afghanistan to La Habra Girl Scouts for sending more than 1,000 cookies overseas. Adkins also gave special recognition to Arbolita second grader Jessica Alatorre, whose letter he saw brightened soldiers’ day while he was in Afghanistan visiting the troops as part of the USO. Adkins shared his story and some gifts with the girls. See story Page 9
Food trucks in La Habra will need to change the way they operate within the city limits after a unanimous vote by the city council at its meeting on Monday. Kurt Keating, community preservation manager, provided data supporting his argument for amending and modifying the current ordinance that requires food trucks to adhere to a 300-foot buffer zone around schools and city buildings. Keating wanted the Council to only consider lifting the buffer zone around schools. “This request is being driven by complaints that community preservation and other city staff have received in the last 11 months about the impact this is having on the community,” Keating said. Increased littering, increased noise level and trampled landscapes were among some of the complaints voiced by residents. See COUNCIL Page 4
Larger Citrus Fair brings in record crowds for fun
By Brianna Flores La Habra Journal
Food vendors, ride assemblers, livestock coordinators and volunteers began preparing for the sixth annual La Habra Citrus Fair on Thursday evening. This year’s theme, Back to the Farm II, was expanded to include the Youth Expo and Livestock show, Gem and Mineral Show, and a fossil exhibit. The fair ran from May 1 – 3 on La Habra Boulevard between Euclid and Cypress Streets and each day was uniquely themed around featured entertainment. John Rees, La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce board member, said that it is difficult to estimate how many people visited, but the chamber hoped to attract 50,000 people this year. Retail stores and medical clinics located in the center of the fair are
encouraged by the chamber to stay open during the three-day fair, according to Rees. He said that remaining open could help some businesses attract customers. Javier De La Cruz, owner of the Mucho Crazy Nachos food truck, has been to large events, such as the Grand Prix of Long Beach, for the last 42 days. He said that he has been a food vendor at the Citrus Fair in the past and decided to return this year because coordinators are easy to work with. “I haven’t had any issues here and parking is easy. Friday was good, but I think the fight really hurt us [on Saturday],” De La Cruz said. Shaun Smeby considers going to the Fair a family tradition and has taken his wife and children every year. See FAIR Page 8
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Filled streets: The annual Citrus Fair, which included the La Habra Valley Fair Livestock Show and the Gem and Mineral Society’s Gem Show, welcomed a large number of people last weekend.
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Miss Saigon is now playing at Mysterium Theater at the La Habra Depot Playhouse-311 S. Euclid. For more information, showtimes and tickets call (562) 697-3311 or visit www.mysteriumtheater.com.
Saturday, May 9, 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).
Monday, May 11, 2015
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.
information on the different classes offered today, visit www.cagenweb. com/kr/wags or call Rosie at (562) 698-1457.
Monday, May 18, 2015
Friendship Square Quilt Guild Meeting is tonight at 6:45 p.m. at the La Habra United Methodist Church, 631 N. Euclid. Guests are welcome! For more information visit www. fsqg.org. La Habra City Council Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Flag Raising Ceremony is this morning at 7:30 a.m. at Chick Fil-A.
La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
La Habra Heights City Council Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Free Movie in the Park is tonight beginning at dusk. Tonights feature film will be Up at Brio Park-300 S. Euclid St. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets.
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Young Authors’ Faire today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the La Habra Library. For more information visit www.ocpl.org/libloc/habra/calendar or call the library at (562) 694-0078. Join this informative hike beginning at Sycamore Canyon Trailhead-5040 Workman Mill Rd. from 8-10 a.m. Find out about the geological activity of the Puente Hills at this 4 mile moderate hike into Dark Canyon. This hike is lead by a trail watch volunteer who is also a geologist. The hike, about 4,500 ft long, will also serve as your guide for a description of the history of the earth (4,500 million years). Along the way, he will discuss plate tectonics, groundwater, evolution and local faults. No dogs. Whittier Area Genealogical Society (WAGS) is having their monthly meeting today at the Whittier Masonic Lodge, 7604 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier. There will be a beginners workshop at 10:30 a.m. For more
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Full house: La Habra mayor Michael Blazey opens up the town hall meeting the city held last week at the Community Center to hear how the current drought conditions will impact the area and the residents.
City holds town hall meeting on the state’s drought update
It was a packed crowd that heard what the city of La Habra is doing regarding the state’s drought. The city held a town hall meeting to address the drought and the governor’s required cutback to water usage. Representatives from the Metropolitan Water District, San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District and city of La Habra were on hand to discuss how each are playing a role and how La Habra’s 28 percent cutback will be implemented. Representatives from Orange County Vector Control were also on hand to discuss the importance of helping battle against mosquito populations. More information about the drought and the impact to the city will be in the next issue of the La Habra Journal.
Sonora High and Washington Middle Schools receive Gold Ribbon recognition from state
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced that Sonora High School and Washington Middle School were among Terry Pam Chris 193 middle schools and 180 high schools that were honored under the state’s new Gold Ribbon Schools Awards Program, which is temporarily taking the place of the California Distinguished Schools Program. “These schools are academically successful, vibrant, and innovative centers of learning and teaching,” Torlakson said. “They provide great examples of the things educators are doing right—embracing rigorous academic standards, providing excellence and creativity in teaching, and creating a positive school climate.” The California Gold Ribbon Schools Award was created to honor schools in place of the California Distinguished Schools Program, which is on hiatus while California creates new assessment and accountability
systems. The Gold Ribbon awards recognize California schools that have made gains in implementing the academic content and performance standards adopted by the State Board of Education. These include, the California Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics, California English Language Development Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards. Both schools also received an additional award for being Title I Academic Achieving Schools.
LH Boys and Girls Club sends Keynote members to Orlando
The Boys & Girls Clubs of La Habra won a “Career Preparation Award” at Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Keystone Conference held in Orlando last week for their Camp Taco Bell activity. “Camp Taco Bell”, in which over 100 Southern California Taco Bell teen team members and teens from local Boys & Girls Clubs were challenged to invent a Taco Bell menu item, create marketing plan, and Unparelleled Real EstateaServices... from our Family to You have the opportunity to sell their Pam Kennedy 547-4489 product in(562) a restaurant. TerryThe Kennedy 458-7948 LH(562) Boys and Girls Club’s “Jalarito”, crispy burrito filled with Chris Kennedya(562) 537-8701 pinto beans, cilantro rice, all white meat marinated fire grilled chicken, three cheese blend and jalapenos, claimed victory in a final “taste-off ” held at a Southern California Taco Bell restaurant where customers voted on their favorite teen-created menu item. The award recognizes outstanding efforts of Keystone Club members throughout the year. Ten members from La Habra went to Orlando for the conference where they attended leadership workshops and interactive sessions to learn the 21st century skills and strategies needed to make a difference in their own lives, in their Clubs, among their peers and within their communities.
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I was disturbed to read your recent commentary in the piece entitled “New developments mean more for the community.” Your belief that replacing properties zoned for business with residential units is beneficial to the city’s economic health is frankly wrong. Replacing Don Steves Chevrolet with 32 single family homes will not increase economic development. You have forgotten to factor in the impacts on services such as police, fire, schools, water resources, utilities, road degradation and traffic. All this costs money. Where does the money come from? Taxes-of which business and retail tax account for the lions share. When you wipe out valuable property zoned for business-never to be reclaimed, you lose all its potential for business tax revenue. Your idea to bring in residents first and businesses will follow works for urban renewal of a large city with a deserted core. In that scenario, it makes sense to first build apartments, condos and mixed used spaces. But not La Habra, already with a high inventory of residences. You mention that the community wants more upscale businesses like “steak houses and Trader Joes” and you believe that more houses will bring them. However, if you ask these businesses, they state that it is not the population density of the La Habra that is inadequate, it is that they already have locations in surrounding communities like Whittier, Brea and Fullerton and don’t wish to split their market share further. Demographers have also for many years sold La Habra short by 1) not counting La Habra Heights as a potential customer base and 2) citing our older housing stock as the core community, and wrongly concluding that upscale businesses would fail. Increasing density will not fix this problem, but strong leadership from
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the city council will. A proactive council who will advocate for the city by courting business entities to come and to build quality projects will benefit the city far more than adding homes. And by business entities I don’t mean more automotive shops, fast food, drug and convenience stores. Right now, it appears our leadership has lost the will to fight for what is best for the community and are taking the easy way out by approving conditional use permits allowing zoning changes and benefiting developers by allowing them to build whatever they want in the least attractive ways, and it shows. Without more thought to the quality of commercial development, La Habra will always struggle to attract better shops and restaurants. You say the Beckman housing project in Fullerton and its impact to La Habra’s traffic and infrastructure is the “big problem,” and 32 more units is small in comparison. So why chose to add to it? Is our city council prepared to challenge the Beckman project and its impact to this city? I understand that even more residences are being proposed for other lots, such as the Burch Ford and the old La Habra Hospital site. The residents of this city deserve better, stronger planning, and it starts with better informed citizenry. Sincerely, Bruce Nadel
All good points. Just to clarify, I was using Trader Joes as an example. I understand retailers have policies on how close their stores are located. Thank you for the letter and I hope this continues the discussion
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Managing the current drought begins with our water usage
By now, pretty much everyone knows that we are experiencing a pretty substantial drought in California. The governor has called for increased cutbacks to water usage and stiffer penalties to those who violate or abuse their water usage. Many of us have seen photographs of Lake Oroville in North California from five years ago with lush greenery and a lake filled to capacity, contrasted with photos of it today as what can best be described as a brown dirt hole. I, for one, am concerned. Now, I would never classify myself as a huge conservationist or environmentalist. I recycle, turn lights off when not in use, use paper bags, etc. However, this situation that we Californians see ourselves in, has caused me to become more conscious. I’m looking into what more my family can do on a personal level to cut back on water usage. The city and state say we can only water our lawns two days per week and only for 15 minutes. What works as a blessing and curse, I have St. Augustine grass in my lawn. It’s great because it is made to go dormant and then come back to its green self. However, the lack of water has prolonged the dormant season and it is staying brown. It takes regular watering to bring it back. But,it’s going to be brown for a while longer (something I’m sure my
neighbors aren’t overly happy with). While I get along well with my neighbors, I don’t want to be “that guy” that’s watering every day for an hour or two. (In an effort of full disclosure, I used to be that guy.) I’ve looked into possibly ripping out the lawn and going native with drought resistant or sustainable landscape. However, I’m not there yet. I’d be the only one in the neighborhood, and I haven’t quite seen landscape that I truly like. It’s out there, but I haven’t seen it. I’m actually experimenting with sustainable plants in my back yard to see how they look and if I would want to commit to moving them to the front. But, we shall see. We need to take quicker showers, fix leaks, find ways that we can catch water and reuse for plants, use a nozzle that shuts off when you wash your car, and any other ways to cut down on our water usage. We need to do our part. The cities will look to cut back, as mandated by the state. Parks and school yards will start to go brown and landscape in medians might be converted to be more drought resistant. If each of us cuts back and we become accepting of our neighbors, as their green yards turn brown, we just might make it out of this drought.
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COUNCIL: New ordinance (From Page 1)
In some instances, food trucks are said to park directly in front of commercial businesses, decreasing available parking for potential customers. James Gomez, mayor pro tem, expressed his opinion about some negative impacts that food trucks have had on the community. He was especially concerned about small businesses losing customers to the food trucks. Andres and Maria Gomez have owned and operated an ice cream truck for about 30 years and have sold to Sonora High School students for the past 18 years. They have not had any issues or complaints until about three years ago. “I don’t think that we have lost much business because of the buffer zone, I just think the city was worried about the safety of the children because they have to walk further,” Maria Gomez said. She explained that the 300-foot buffer zone has not impacted her business because the students are willing to travel the distance. Andres said that they provide a trash can for students and disposes of any trash that has been left behind by students. Patricia Comparan, employee of Tacos Puro Vida, said that she is happy that she will be able to park closer to high schools because it will benefit the company. She also shared that the 300-foot buffer zone has not affected her business. Members of the city council unanimously voted to amend and modify the operational requirements for food vending vehicles, eliminating the buffer zone for high schools only. In addition to the food truck ordinance, they discussed the possibility of lifting the ban on fireworks within
the city. La Habra currently prohibits the use and sale of fireworks, with the exception of the annual fireworks show held at La Habra High School. Andrew Ho, director of economic development, provided information for both repealing the current fireworks ordinance and also reasons for lifting the ban. Adverse effects from lifting the ban could include property damage, personal injury and a smaller audience for the city’s firework show. On the other hand, neighboring cities that allow the sale of fireworks have stated that each booth averages about $10,000 per location, providing revenue for the city. The city council’s primary concern about lifting the ban on fireworks was the safety of the community, including the ability of the police department to effectively respond to all issues and concerns within the city. City Manager Jim Sadro said that the cost of hiring a staff to clean up debris on streets and sidewalks is an expense that has not yet been calculated or even considered. John Kelly, vice president of TNT Fireworks, spoke in favor of lifting the ban. He said that fireworks are legal in California, but cities are given flexibility to implement additional restrictions and “craft their ordinances” within their jurisdiction. The city council concluded that more data needs to be collected before they can reach a decision. Ho and his team will gather the necessary information to support a decision on behalf of the city council. Data is anticipated to be presented at the next city council meeting, but it is unlikely that if the Council decides to repeal the ordinance, it would be put into effect by July 4, 2015.
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George Temple 1933 - 2015
Local craftsman, beloved family man George L. Temple was born June 2, 1933 in Santa Barbara. Shortly after his graduation in 1951 from Ventura High, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Korea. Upon his return to the States, George moved with his family to La Habra and married Glenda Smedley on September 25, 1959. After working as a carpenter for J.L. Blair, his talent for woodworking led him to form his own company, G.L. Temple Construction. George became a licensed General Contractor in 1972, and built and remodeled many homes and commercial buildings throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties, including two North Woods Inns. As a side job, George put wood decks on inboard ski boats. He eventually built his own mold and laid up fiber glass inboard boats under the name Magnum Custom Boats. In his retirement, George loved restoring classic cars and hotrods, and traveling with friends and family. George passed away at his home in La Habra on April 14, 2015 from cancer. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Glenda, his son Dave Temple, his daughters Kerry Valadez
George Temple and Kacy Ligenza, son-in-law Ned Ligenza, four grandchildren Matthew, Anthony and Tiffany Valadez, and Megan Ligenza, four great-grandchildren, and his sister Gail and her husband Mike Patrick of Aurora, CO. George was laid to rest on, April 25 at Memory Garden in Brea. The family asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be considered to support The Boys and Girls Club of La Habra [www.ourchildrensfuture.org]. www.edwardjones.com
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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.
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By Dennis Laherty, the Co-Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church, La Habra
Mother’s Day is coming. It is incredible to think that there was a time when there wasn’t a day set aside to honor mothers. No doubt over the years it was decided to set such a day aside and celebrate arguably, the most important person in life. We know that the gifts of a mother include caring, nurturing, loving and forgiving. A question worth considering is this: if mothers are to be revered, respected and honored, are their gifts being utilized as much as they could? It would be a challenge to say that they are used to their fullest. Let’s approach Mother’s Day in a different direction. Let’s put mothers in charge of all governmental positions. From the top down, for that one day a year as a starter, let’s fill all roles of leadership with a person who exhibits the gifts of a mother. Imagine for a moment the U.S. Congress keeping its qualification of the person needing to be at least 25 years old. But beyond that requirement, the person must manifest the gifts that a stereotypical mother would have. Imagine a more caring, nurturing, loving and forgiving Congress. Those three attributes would supersede party lines or the desire to verbally annihilate an opponent. All new legislation would need to be viewed in the realm of how it would further the positive development of the citizens of the country. Now, imagine other nations of the world making the same decision: to place only people who exhibit those motherly qualities in positions of leadership and all governmental positions. The world would certainly be a better place. Regardless of national affiliation, ethnicity, religion or any other consideration, it’s difficult to argue against this approach to government and leadership. It’s another way of saying, whatever your background, Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate and be thankful for those characteristics that make for a better world. 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
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May 7, 2015
City Communicator Hazardous Waste & Paper Shredding Events Planned The City has scheduled two hazardous waste collection and document shredding events. The first will take place on Friday, May 15th from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the City Yard, 621 W. Lambert Rd., and is open only to La Habra businesses that generate less than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of hazardous waste in a one-month period, otherwise known as Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQGs). Please note that sharps will NOT be accepted at this event. You MUST make an appointment by calling 562-694-3730 to attend this event. The second household hazardous waste and document shredding event is open to La Habra residents only and will take place on Saturday, May 16th from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the City Yard. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) includes consumer products that contain hazardous substances or pollutants that may have an adverse effect on the environment and people and cannot be safely collected with your trash and sent to a landfill. These include automotive products, batteries, all parts of computers, televisions, cordless and cell phones, stereos, VCRs and DVD players, microwaves, flares, fluorescent light bulbs, glue, herbicides and pesticides, household cleaners, paint, personal care products, pool and spa chemicals, fuel and propane, and tires (no rims, maximum nine per resident). If you are bringing sharps, needles or syringes, they must be in a sharps container and separate from other items in the car’s front passenger seat. Identification and proof of residency are required. HHW is limited to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle. You MUST make an appointment to drop off your items. Please schedule an appointment by calling (562) 694-3730.
More Movies in the Park The Community Services Department continues its new Movies in the Park program on on Friday, May 15th at Brio Park, 300 S. Euclid Street, with a showing of Up. 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 or visit the City’s website, www.lahabraca.gov.
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City to Host Los Angeles County Fire Service Day On Saturday, May 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Los Angeles County Fire Department will hold its annual Fire Service Day at the La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd. Activities will include fire apparatus and equipment display, shakey quakey earthquake simulator, vehicle extrication demonstration, K-9 demonstrations, music by the Art Arzaga Band, a performance by the La Habra High School Cheerleaders, food, activities for the kids and HB Greenscreen photos with a firefighting background. In addition to seeing equipment firsthand, visitors will also have an opportunity to speak to firefighters about fire safety, water rescue and earthquake preparedness. For more information, please visit www.lahabraca.gov or the La Habra Recreation Division’s Facebook page, or call 562-383-4200.
Upcoming Summer Programs, Old & New Summer is just about here, and the City has a full roster of activities, which include old favorites and many new ones! Returning activities include: La Habra Active Day Camp, Swim Lessons, Recreational Open Swim, Concerts in the Park, and the 4 th of July Celebration. What’s NEW: Movies in the Park : Fridays, May 15th, June 19th, July 17th & August 21st at Brio Park. Activities begin at 6:00 p.m. & movies begin at dusk, FREE. Fun Fridays at the Pool: Fridays, June 8th-August 14th at LHHS pool, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Aquatics staff will host an hour of fun, interactive games during recreational open swim. Hot dogs will also be added to the snack bar on Fridays. Dive-In Movies : Fridays, May 29th, June 12th, July 31st & August 29th at LHHS pool. Activities begin at 6:00 p.m., movies begin at dusk, $5 per person. Concerts at the L.H. Marketplace: June 18th, Beatles vs. Stones Tribute; June 25th, Thee Midniters, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Mother/Daughter Tea & Fashion Show: Saturday, June 6th, 2:00-4:00 p.m., La Habra Community Center, $20 per person. Father/Son Fishing Derby: Saturday, June 13th, 7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m., $25 per pair. Daddy/Daughter Dance: Saturday, June 27th, 6:30-9:30 p.m., La Habra Community Center, $20 per person. A Night at the Museum: Saturday, July 10th-11th, 5:30 p.m.9:00 a.m., Children’s Museum at La Habra, $20 per person. Itty Bitty Summer Week: Monday, July 27th-Friday, July 31st, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $65 per child. Family Camping Trip: Friday-Sunday, August 14th-16th, 10:00 am-3:00 p.m., Forest Lawn Scout Reservation, $185 per adult, $165 per child. For more information on any of these activities, please visit the City website, www.lahabraca.gov or call 562-383-4200. 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 LH opens its doors to world By Jessica Custodio La Habra Journal
La Habra will be a host town for the Special Olympic World Games this summer, marking the first time the city has ever had such a designation. Being a host town allows the La Habra community an opportunity to become part of a world event by helping to give athletes and coaches a welcoming experience. The city participates in a three-day program, taking place before the opening ceremonies. Held July 25-Aug. 2 in Los Angeles, the Special Olympic World Games is the largest sports organization in the world celebrating the talent and dedication of athletes with special needs and disabilities. Since its foundation in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the Special Olympics has always maintained the motto of trying to improve the world. “We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time,” according to the Special Olympics International motto. La Habra, one of about 100 other host cities in Southern California, will be hosting athletes from Lithuania, Myanmar and Norway. The city will also be hosting more than 100 athletes and their
Kicking things off: The city of La Habra celebrated its status as a host city for athletes participating in the World Games this summer.
Photo courtesy City of La Habra Ready to compete: Local athletes John Blalock, Leighann Manzo and Joe Valliere were on hand to help the city kick off its status as a host city for athletes competing in the World Games in Los Angeles this summer. La Habra will host more than 100 athletes from Lithuania, Myanmar and Norway.
coaches from other European and Asian countries at California State University, Fullerton. La Habra Committee Chairperson Katie Elmore is hoping that this incredible opportunity helps everyone involved become closer and learn about different cultures. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime event,” said Elmore. “Our goal is create a unique and special experience for our delegates, one that will create memories that will last a life-time.” The Host Town program has been an integral part of the Special Olympics World Games for years and it has always left a positive impression on all the different communities around the world. La Habra officials hope to get more people involved in this host town program, with many different opportunities available. Volunteers before and after the event are needed. Donations of personal hygiene products (shampoo/conditioner, hand soap, body wash, sunscreen and lip balm) are also request-
ed. Food and drink donations (individually packed snacks, water bottles, Gatorade) are some other ways the community can help with the program. Also, sponsorship opportunities are available with hospitality, transportation and swag bag packages during the program. So far, the list of sponsors includes Taco Bell, the Orange County Fair, La Habra Host Lions Club, Cal State Fullerton, Soroptimist Inter-national of Brea & La Habra, La Habra Police Association, Jersey Mikes, Unicorn Metals, Eric Wills Gymnastics, and N.O.C. Gem and Mineral Society. “I want to see the community come together and take pride in our program, and create an understanding environment for all,” said Elmore. For more information on sponsorships, or if you would like to volunteer, please email Katie Elmore at kelmore@lahabraca.gov and kmarshall@lahabraca. gov or call (562) 383-4211.
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FAIR: Thousands enjoy annual event strations and dealers were scattered throughout the Center. Visitors also had the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win prizes donated by members, merchants and dealers. Meri Saunders, owner of Meri’s Treasures, wanted to introduce her one-of-a-kind handcrafted Jewelry pieces to La Habra. She also mentioned that she was worried about parking availability and how it may affect vendor sales. Rees said that he understood that parking might be an issue for some, but there were large parking lots surrounding the fair to accommodate visitors. Although this was the first year that a livestock area was featured at the fair, it was popular for people of all ages. A petting zoo and auction were among some of the attractions.
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“You can’t be here and not feel a sense of community,” Smeby said. Juanita Matamoros Ramirez and Rosemary Ramirez Boartfield were both in line for their favorite part about the fair: funnel cakes. Funnel cakes were priced at $5 each, and all funds raised are said to be redistributed into the community. The La Habra Host Lions use these funds to create scholarships, support non-profit organizations and sponsor events like the Miss La Habra Pageant. Jeanette Jones, La Habra Host Lions volunteer, said the organization expects to sell 3,000 of their “famous” funnel cakes this year. The Jubilee of Gems & Jewelry and La Habra fossil exhibit took place inside of the Community Center. Handcrafted jewelry, gems, demon-
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Top showman: Sonora senor Marcus Woods shows off one of the many livestock animals at the annual Citrus Fair last weekend. Woods also won Best Showman in the advanced category during the weekend’s events.
Michelle Sanders, a 16-year-old student at Sonora High School, attended the fair through her school’s agricultural program. She opted to be involved in the dairy project, an experience that has taught her teamwork and leadership. “I wanted to [take part in this project] because I want to be a large veterinarian and this has taught me how to take care of animals,” Sanders said. Steers, pigs, rabbits and sheep were among some of the animals auctioned off. Students are responsible for raising and caring for the animals until they are old enough to be sold. Sunday’s feature performance was the Mariachi Divas. The group played music from all 10 albums and announced that their next CD would be available on June 23. Steve Smith visited the Citrus Fair for the first time this year. His wife, Gloria Smith, went to the fair specifically to hear the Mariachi Divas play live music. Steve’s son said he was at the fair because his son was trying to purchase livestock at the auction. He was pleased with the variety of food and atmosphere. Other attractions included vendors from Verizon, State Farm, Cutco and carnival-style rides. Fair food ranged from fried Oreos and lemonade to barbecue and Mexican food. According to Rees, all of the revenue made at the Citrus Fair is redistributed into the city to stimulate the city’s economy.
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Country star shares thanks from troops By Ashleigh Fox La Habra Journal
Before Tuesday, May 5, Jessica Alatorre was your typical second grade student at Arbolita Elementary, working on homework and planning for a summer filled with trips to visit family and spend time at the beach. After Tuesday, Jessica, as well as the La Habra community, became the face of hope and encouragement to soldiers deployed in Kandahar, Afghanistan after recognition from country music star Trace Adkins during a special visit to La Habra. It began with two projects — Hearts for Heroes and Treat the Troops. On February 12, the La Habra Library hosted Hearts for Heroes, giving the community the opportunity to write encouraging notes to American soldiers deployed overseas. Alatorre, one of the students that receives help with her homework from a high school student through the award-winning Homework Help group, contributed an intricately-decorated card for the cause during her homework session that day. That card, along with several others, got put in a box with over 1,000 Girl Scout cookies donated by community members through Treat the Troops to be sent overseas. When purchasing Girl Scout cookies, local buyers could also donate five dollars to send a box to the troops through the Treat the Troops program. The many boxes of Girl Scout cookies, letters from local Girl Scouts and through the Hearts for Heroes,
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On my honor..: Jessica Alatorre holds up her fingers and recites the Girl Scout Promise as she becomes a new scout Tuesday.
A caring soul: Country singing star Trace Adkins holds up a card that second grade student Jessica Alatorre (right) made and sent to the troops in Afghanistan. Adkins stopped by the La Habra Library Tuesday to thank Alatorre and the LH Girl Scouts for their kindness.
were all sent in a large shipment paid for by the City of La Habra’s Operation Stay Connected program. Enter Trace Adkins. His involvement with the United Service Organization brought him on a tour bringing entertainment to soldiers overseas, specifically Kandahar, Afghanistan. While enjoying a cup of coffee with Lieutenant-Colonel Bill Wiles of C Co, 426th Brigade Support Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, he noticed the wall piled high with boxes of Girl Scout cookies and a special box filled with handmade cards. “I just started looking through them and thought, ‘this is so cool that kids take the time to sit down and make these cards by hand and send them to the soldiers’,” Trace Adkins said during his visit to La Habra. Adkins was so inspired by the creativity and hard work put into Alatorre’s card and the large giving from the Girl Scouts that he wanted to stop by and give encouragement in return with his presence. “I wanted to come here and tell you today that your cookies made it to Kandahar Afghanistan,” Adkins said. “I ate some of ‘em, so I know they got there.” Also sending his thanks was Lt. Col. Wiles. “Thank you for your cookies, they mean a lot to all of us in Kandahar, Afghanistan,” Wiles wrote in a letter read by Adkins during his visit. “We all really appreciate your thoughts and gifts. Thank you again, Lt. Col. Bill Wiles.” Adkins finished his time by presenting the letter
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from Lt. Col. Wiles, a photo of Adkins and Wiles in Afghanistan with the two letters and his black cowboy hat to Alatorre. “I just wanted to come and see this young lady and tell her how much they appreciate this,” Adkins added. Even at a young age, Jessica realized the impact her small gesture made for the troops overseas. “It’s really not fair cause people from their families are missing them and they are far, far away,” Alatorre said. Members of the community saw this kind gesture by Adkins as a point of pride for La Habra and the collaborative effort to support and encourage the troops. “This isn’t just about Girl Scouts,” said Sandra San Miguel, the Girl Scouts service unit manager for La Habra, “This is about the city and about the people, everybody coming together.” San Miguel was an integral part in getting Adkins connected with Alatorre, as well as Jill Patterson, the branch manager of the La Habra Library. After Adkins’ appearance, Alatorre was also made an official Girl Scout by the La Habra troop. With her huge smile, she held her fingers up as the Girl Scout sign and recited the pledge. “It was really heartwarming,” Patterson said of the day’s events. “Councilwoman Rose Espinoza always said, ‘La Habra, a caring community’, and I feel that La Habra really is a family-friendly community.”
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Customer service has always been a priority for Integrity Auto By Taylor Engle La Habra Journal
From the exterior, Integrity Automotive Repair looks like your average auto repair shop: a neutral colored building with a big sign, difficult to distinguish from any other office building. However, as soon as you take a step inside, it is apparent that you have come to a special place. The walls are adorned with photographs and various awards that the shop has won over the years, a play area is available for children, the bathrooms are clean, refreshments are readily stationed, and an employee is there to greet you with a warm smile. Located at 601 W. Lambert Rd, Integrity Automotive Repair has been satisfying customers’ repair service needs since May 2002. The shop was founded by Joe and Susanna Alio, a husband and wife team who strive to do the best for their customers. “When we first decided to open, we were scared to death,” Susanna said. “But customers were very pleased with our work, and they referred us to their friends.” Originally an administrative assistant, Susanna transferred her skills to managing the shop while her husband handles the repairs. It was Joe who decided to name the shop Integrity Automotive, well aware that this is a high standard
to live up to. However, it is clear by the three consecutive Angie’s List Super Service Awards they have won and the customer feedback on their Yelp and Angie’s List pages that he is going above and beyond. “People say workmanship is dead, but not for my husband,” said Susanna. An Automotive Service Excellence Certified Master Technician, Joe has always believed in doing things the right way. After Joe did a check up on a customer’s car before she drove safely to Ohio and back, he was told that it felt like he was working on his own car. Joe puts quality above all else and ultimately just wants his repairs to hold up. He began working on cars at age 13 when his father purchased a Shell gas station. He then went on to pursue auto technician courses at Rio Hondo College before becoming ASE certified. “It all started when my father purchased a scope and was offered free training to operate it,” said Joe. “I attended the training at age 16, and the instructor was impressed by how much I already knew at such a young age.” Even now, Joe and his four employees attend auto technician classes from time to time in order to keep up to date with all of the changes in automotive technology, such as Hybrid vehicles or updates to the computer systems in cars. “I enjoy working at a place where
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Diamond in the rough: While it might look like an average building, the staff at Integrity Auto work to show that their place is a special kind of auto shop. Owners Joe and Susanna Alio stress customer service.
I love what I do,” said manager Gabriel Cisneros. The Alios’ employees are never put under pressure to lie to customers or try to oversell—they just use their talent and knowledge to extend the lives of customers’ cars and get them back on the streets. La Habra resident Manny Monroy first heard about Integrity through their reviews on Yelp. “Their name holds true. They are honest people who would never try to oversell you,” said Monroy. “I’ve had customers frantically call me because another mechanic told them they need to have their brakes fixed, and then we check it out and discover they’re just fine. We believe in always being honest with our customers,” said Susanna.
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Fair anual celebra cultura Mexicana Por Genesis Miranda La Habra Journal
El evento anual en la ciudad de La Habra, el Citrus Fair, se celebró al estilo Mexicano este domingo pasado llamándose el Citrus de Mayo. La feria duro desde el viernes, primero de mayo hasta el domingo tres de mayo. Como ya se acerca el cinco de mayo, se dedicó un día para celebrar la cultura Mexicana. La Banda Impacto Jalisciense comenzó a brindar la energía en el escenario desde que comenzaron a tocar. Después que uno de los integrantes les anunciara, varias personas se pararon de sus asientos y se acercaron al escenario para bailar. Los integrantes incluso bajaron del escenario para acompañarlos. Integrante de la banda Cristóbal Rosales dijo que el grupo toca en el área local e incluso viajan a Fresno y Bakersfield, a Las Vegas y a Arizona. “Donde la gente nos llame nosotros estamos para apoyarlos y para alegrar los eventos”. “A este festival bonito es la primera vez que nos invitan y gracias a Dios esperamos que nos sigan invitando y volver otra vez”. Rosales dijo. La banda no solo se aseguró que el público se divirtiera peo ellos también pasaron un buen rato. “Bueno es una experiencia muy bonita. La verdad no esperábamos que la gente nos recibiera así y la verdad una experiencia muy bonita y única”, Rosales dijo. Cuando la banda termino de tocar, llego el grupo de niños mariachi para
seguir la celebración. Summer Villegas, maestra de estudios sociales de sexto grado en la secundaria Washington venía a la feria con algunos de sus alumnos que formaban parte del grupo de mariachi de niños. “Hicieron muy bien”, Villegas dijo. “Estoy muy orgullosa de ellos. Este es el primer ano que han tenido mariachi en la secundaria Washington”. Este grupo de niños forman parte de un grupo creado por el señor José Luis Rodríguez, el enlace de la comunidad. “Tenemos una lista de espera de 100 personas”, Rodríguez dijo, hablando de niños quienes quieren entrar al grupo de mariachi que el maneja. En este grupo hay niños entre 8 y 12 años con habilidades diferentes y con historias diferentes. Dos de los cantantes ese domingo fueron dos niños que no hablan español. Sin embargo, hicieron su mejor esfuerzo y lograron conquistar al público con su energía. Rodríguez explico que aunque algunos de los niños no hablan español, ellos quisieron ser parte del grupo para “tener un mejor conocimiento”, hablando de la cultura Mexicana. Mucha de la música que toco el grupo de niños no es música que ellos reconocerían, según Rodríguez. “Les trae recuerdos a los papas. Incluso es una forma de crear un sentimiento”, Rodríguez dijo. “Ellos están dando un buen ejemplo a la comunidad”. “Hacen la lucha para salir adelante”, dijo Martha Ochoa, residente de La Habra.
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Música hermosa: Cantantes de la Mariacchi Divase realizan en la Citrus Fair anual el pasado fin de semana en La Habra. Domingo incluido muchos intérpretes de la lengua española en honor de herencia Mexicana de la ciudad.
Ochoa viene a la feria cada año y ha estado viniendo por 10 años. “Me parece muy bien para uno que es Mexicano, es muy alegre”, Ochoa dijo después de ver que este año la feria dedico un día a la cultura Mexicana. Después del mariachi de los niños subió al escenario el grupo Mariachi Divas. Norma Rodríguez, madre de una de las integrantes, Carla Rodríguez, estuvo presente en la feria para ver a su hija tocar. Esta era la primera vez que ella visitaba el Citrus Fair; vino desde San Juan Capistrano. “Se me hace bonito que tomen en cuenta la cultura y las tradiciones de nosotros los Mexicanos”’ Rodríguez dijo.
Cosas que hacer Personalidad de la radio, nutricionista y autor Luz Maria Briseño hablará en la biblioteca de La Habra Sabado, 23 de Mayo. Briseño compartirá su pasión por la nutrición y la importancia de la buena salud en la comunidad Latina. Su programa de radio Curvas Peligrosas ventila en Jose 97.5 FM local de lunes a viernes de 12-1 de la tarde. La Habra biblioteca se encuentra en 221 E. La Habra Blvd. Para más información llame 562-694-0078.
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Lowell honors aspiring artists at annual extravaganza By Rachel Ramos La Habra Journal
For many young children, arts education fuels creativity and allows them to apply freedom of expression through their masterpieces. There is a need to place emphasis on arts education, which is why the Lowell Joint Education Foundation hosted the second Fine Arts Extravaganza on April 20. The showcase cultivated young artists’ creativity and allowed students in preschool through eighth grade representing the five elementary schools and Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate School to display their skills.
The vibrant environment at the Grand Ballroom at the La Habra Community Center was transformed into a non-traditional academic gallery where approximately 150 entries were on display. Parents, students, and art lovers also enjoyed entertainment from Rancho-Starbuck’s Choir, Jazz Band, Percussion Class, and Saxophone Ensemble. The visual and performing arts offer opportunities for young children’s growth and development beyond their singular, domain-specific artistic development, according to the Early Childhood Education Journal. Arts-related experiences,
such as this showcase, provide an enriching platform from which young students can both understand and prepare for the world around them. The Lowell Joint Education Foundation was established as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization in 2005 in response to the lack of the state funding for academic enrichment and innovative programs in the Lowell Joint School District. The Foundation provides financial support to special programs such as Academic Excellence Day, technology grants for the schools, the Fine Arts Extravaganza! and the after-school sports program at Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate School. The Lowell Joint School District
serves families in the communities of La Habra, La Habra Heights, and Whittier. Traditionally, the arts are viewed in early childhood education as brief opportunities, but programs like these place emphasis on children’s creative expression allowing them to engage in expressive and social capacities that can stimulate new insights in children’s thoughts and perceptions. Donors may contribute funds or products/services to help support the activities of the Lowell Joint Education Foundation. Donations are welcomed and may be submitted via the Foundation’s website at www. ljefonline.org.
La Habra freshman do well at building competition
By Jessica Custodio La Habra Journal
A group of freshman from La Habra High School wowed the judges and students at the Design Build Competition of the Home Builders Council April 25-26 at the OC Fairgrounds. The design building competition is an annual competition that bring future builders and current professional building designers together. The two-day building project consists of professional builders helping future builders learn about values of safety, teamwork, deadlines and to learn more about craftsmanship from people who build for a living. La Habra High School team reigned as number one on the first day, with its team consisting of all freshman. Sonora High School also participated in this major competition, and were able to experience this real-world based competition, The LHHS students are part of the G-CADemy, which is a Build pathways program for high school students that focuses on sustainable construction. According to the La Habra High School website G-CADemy gives students many opportunities throughout the program. The LHHS program articulates with the construction technology program at Fullerton College, and allows students to further their education after graduation from LHHS. This could include associate of science degrees in a wide range of construction majors as well as opportunities to earn certificates in construction, inspection and drafting. With these types of programs it’s great to see different high schools developing these types of skills regarding engineering, architecture and all types of construction. La Habra High school Science
Department Chair Lezlie Matsuyama explained their focus for the weekend. “The main goal was to give the students experience in Design/Build competitions,” Matsuyama said. “I was so proud of them! They are all in their first year of the program, and they were competing against students who have been building for four years. I believe that they have an excellent chance of winning the entire competition next year.” G-CADemy Construction/ BITA teacher Robert “Bobby” Albright echoes that sentiment and hopes that the team will reach to the best of their abilities in the next year because he knows that all their hard work will help them stay on the path to success, but the main goal is always to have fun. “Since this program is in its first year and we have a class composed mainly of freshman, the goals I set for the students were very clear,” Albright said. “Be safe, have fun, and make a good name for yourselves and the program. They worked very hard all year and already had a lot to be proud of with laying the ground work for G-CADemy and our student organization, SkillsUSA.” Although LHHS slipped down the ranks on the second day to sixthplace, they are hoping to improve tremendously next year. By next year the team will be half way through the second year of the program and they will be learning about developing trade skills which include installing home floors, electrical and plumbing systems, and drywall. This will give them a better target for next years build competition. Both Matsuyama and Albright are confidant that after this experience, the students will be able to really do well in next years competition.
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Highlanders win, battle into third
By Erik Markus La Habra Journal
The Highlanders moved into a tie for third with the Lancers after their 8-2 victory over Sunny Hills. La Habra (14-9, 6-5) got on the board early in the first inning, scoring two runs and added one more in the second inning. Lancers’ (14-9, 6-5) starting pitcher Christian Cano was able to get the leadoff batter, Jordan Smith out, but quickly got into trouble with two straight hit batsman. With Kyle Schuh and Michael Borg on first and second with one out, Elijah Traylor grounded into a fielders choice to the shortstop Andrew Aguilar. With Schuh and Traylor on the corners and two outs, Zack Stack doubled down the left field line. Juan Small followed with a single up the middle to bring in Traylor. Cody Sciacca led the second inning off with a walk. Mun Pak sacrificed him over to second, and Smith bunted for a hit to put runners on the corners. Schuh loaded the bases on an infield single and Borg drove in Sciacca on a sacrifice fly to left field to give the Highlanders a 3-0 lead. Meanwhile, behind Andrew Martinez, the Highlanders were able to keep the Lancers quiet until the seventh inning. The Lancers led of the fifth inning with a double by Christian Milroy, but was left stranded at second base. Martinez worked his way out of a jam in the third inning, when he induced a double by Aguilar.
The Highlanders took advantage of poor defense by the Lancers in the bottom of the sixth. Stack and Small led off the inning with back to back singles. Brad Hoffrichter bunted to the pitcher Jeff Murphy whose throw got past Jeff James. Sciacca drew a walk to load the bases. Smith hit a grounder to Zach Peyton. He bobbled the routine play and rushed his throw to first. The throw sailed past James allowing two runs to score and put Smith on second. Borg would drive in the Highlanders final run on his second sacrifice fly. When the dust settled, the Highlanders led 8-0 with just half an inning left to play. The Lancers capitalized on subpar defense by the Highlanders in the seventh inning. Conner Holz reaches on a slow roller to short. Hoffrichter booted a potential double play ball to put runners on the corners. Holz scored from third on a fielders choice to short by Milroy. Zach Peyton singled to right to put runners on first and second. Daniel Kim moved the runners over on a groundout and David Park singled to left to drive in the Lancers’ second run. Hoffrichter ended the inning making a sliding catch in foul ground to secure the victory for the Highlanders. Andrew Martinez got the win for the Highlanders and threw seven innings giving up six hits. Martinez pitched to contact and did not walk a batter nor struck anyone out.
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Silencing Lancers: Sophomore left-hander Andrew Martinez, seen here from an earlier game, kept the Sunny Hills bats quiet through six innings in the La Habra 8-2 Freeway League victory at home last week.
With the victory, the Highlanders are tied with Sunny Hills for third place in Freeway league. The High-
landers will play the league leading Troy Warriors in a two game home and road split.
Local baseball remaining schedule
La Habra (14-9, 6-5) 5/8 vs Troy 3:15 p.m. 5/12 @ Sonora 3:15 p.m. 5/14 @ Sonora 3:15 p.m.
Sonora (14-8-1, 8-3) 5/8 @ Buena Park 3:15 p.m. 5/12 vs. La Habra 3:15 p.m. 5/14 vs. La Habra 3:15 p.m.
Whittier Christian (14-10, 4-6) 5/8 @ La Salle 3:30 p.m. 5/12 @ Valley Christian 3:30 p.m. 5/14 vs Valley Christian 3:30 p.m.
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Akles leads Lady Highlanders past Sonora at home By Erik Markus La Habra Journal
The La Habra Highlanders controlled their first matchup against city rival Sonora using the longball to lead them to a 6-2 victory. Amanda Akles got to be the hero for the Highlanders sending two pitches deep out of the ninth spot in the lineup. When asked if she liked batting ninth, “No, well maybe after today,” Akles said. The Highlanders have seen contributors from all kinds of places this season and it has helped the team dynamics. “It’s always helpful to have those star players, when everyone’s at the same level and working as a team,” head coach Melissa Gomez said, “the team kind of sticks up for each other, they back each other, they support each other, rather than putting it on the shoulders of one player.” The Highlanders held the Raiders in check thanks to another solid outing from Janelle Rodriguez. Rodriguez recorded her sixth win striking out nine Lady Raiders over seven innings. Thanks to the high wind blowing towards center field, it was the offense which stood out. Three batters homered including Akles, twice. Akles was moved down in the lineup in the midst of a hitting slump, but appears to be breaking out with an-
other round of league games to play. “I think they took me more lightly compared to a four batter, I got easier pitches to hit and I took advantage of them,” Akles said. Akles first home run came in the second inning. The Highlanders started the inning scoreless. Tatyana Peko led off with a ground rule double. She advanced to third on a groundout. Kira Cauley was hit by a pitch which set the table for the Highlanders. Cauley stole second, and Peko followed in a delayed steal attempt swiping home. With Casanas on the ropes, Akles drove the next pitch deep to give her team a 3-0 lead. The Raiders responded in the third when Frankie Juarez reached on an infield single up the first base line. Chelsea Purcell drove her home on a hard groundball to short which bounced under the glove of Jessie Gomez. The ball rolled into the gap all the way to the wall, giving Juarez time to race around from first. Akles crushed her second homer in the fourth inning. “Today she was kind of in a relaxed mode, I think it was because she was finally getting over a cold, but it kept her relaxed, kept her smooth, and she was able to rock it,” Gomez said. Purcell kept the Raiders close with her own home run in the fifth, and Nikki Bulter got a hold on a pitch to give the Highlanders a 5-2 lead.
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Hammerin’: La Habra Senior Amanda Akles’ two home runs helped the Lady Highlanders beat crosstown rival Sonora 6-2 at home last week. La Habra is tied for first place in the Freeway League with Sunny Hills.
The Highlanders scored their sixth run, a sacrifice fly from Jayanna Perez, but nearly added more. Lauren Blazey’s diving grab in center field saved extra bases and kept the Raiders in striking distance. Blazey also robbed a home run in the first inning. The Highlander bats were superior in this game, but the Raiders continue to flash the leather, which has been an equalizer throughout the season. “Our defense kept us in the game,” head coach Michelle Rodriguez said. “We know that they can come out and beat any team that they want to,” Gomez said about Sonora’s team
potential. Sam Casanas didn’t have her best stuff against the Highlanders but will have plenty of opportunities to reestablish herself with the second half of league ahead. “She is resilient, she was able to bounce back (in the past), like anything, it’s up to her, everything is up to her, she has the talent, she has the potential,” Rodriguez said about Casanas Through the first half of Freeway League softball, the Highlanders are tied for first with Sunny Hills a 5-1 record, and the Raiders are tied for fourth with Troy at 2-3.