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No. 95434
July 10, 2014
LH city advised to repeal ordinance
Celebrating America
By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
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A salute to Old Glory: La Habra celebrated Independence Day with the annual fireworks celebration at La Habra High School. Community members were able to enjoy live music, food and friendship Scott Ward and his pyrotechnic specialists once again fired off a fireworks show to remember. For more photos go to Pages 8-9
Water main break closes Hacienda LA HABRA HEIGHTS
By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
Ha c i e n d a R o a d w a s c l o s e d throughout La Habra Heights and a large number of people were without running water after a water main broke near The Park on Hacienda, Friday, June 7. The break in the main water line was reported to La Habra Heights city offices about 12:30 on Friday. Hacienda was then closed off as the break got larger. The break in the line caused a 10-feet-by-20-feet, 5-feet deep hole on Hacienda just north of West Road.
The water pushed aside much of the soil and asphalt. City crews responded and were able to repair the break and got the water running again at 6 a.m. on Saturday. Repairing the damaged road took a bit more time. Hacienda was reopened at 8 p.m. in the evening. The Friday night Movies in the Park was canceled according to the The La Habra Heights Improvement Association. The showing of Disney’s “Frozen” is set to be rescheduled.
City repairs: La Habra Heights city workers had to repair damage caused from a water main break on Hacienda Road,
The La Habra City Council was faced with a tough decision at Monday’s city council meeting. It was evident during the discussions that all members wrestled with the matter that they felt didn’t allow for many options. After a long pause, Mayor Tom Beamish cast the deciding vote to repeal the ordinance prohibiting registered sex offenders from entering public parks without written permission from the La Habra Police Department. “The state supersedes us,” Beamish said. We are directing staff to have our lobbying efforts advocate for stronger guidelines regarding parolees and convicted sex offenders.” BEAMISH In late January, the city received a letter from the organization California Reform Sex Offender Laws that requested the city immediately repeal the ordinance, which was passed in 2011. The letter, which was sent to all cities in California that had similar city ordinances, cited two recent decisions reached in the state appellate courts that preempted the city to impose this type of ordinance. “The two cases went to the California Supreme Court, but they said no, they didn’t want to hear it. So the appellate court decision stands,” explained Dick Jones, La Habra city attorney. Jones added that had the city not repealed the ordinances, CA RSOL would have sued the city, and, based on case law, the city would have lost.
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Recreational Open Swimming at La Habra High School July 10th thru July 25th Monday-Thursday from 1-3 p.m. and Fridays from 10-3. July 28th thru August 1st 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $2 for adults and $1 for children 17 & under.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Free Concert in the Park from 7-9 p.m. at El Centro-Lions Park-320 E. Erna Ave., La Habra. Tonight’s performance will be by Retro Soul. La Habra Heights City Council Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Enjoy a Movie at The Park! Tonight’s feature will be Despicable Me 2! The movie will begin at sundown and refreshments will be on sale. Location: The Park-1885 N. Hacienda Blvd. La Habra Heights.
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Roundup is today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Park on Hacienda Blvd. & Encanada Dr. This is open to Los Angeles County residents. For more information call the city of La Habra Heights at (562) 694-6302 or visit www.lhhcity.org.
Monday, July 14, 2014
La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Music in The Park from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tonight’s performance will be by Abba Fab. The Park is located at 1885 N. Hacienda Blvd., La Habra Heights.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Healthy Eating Tips for Kids. This free class is presented by PIH physician Sylvia Gonzalez MD from 11 am to 12 pm at the Children’s Museum of La Habra. Reservations are required. Please call 562.698.0811 Ext. 82160. Free Concert in the Park from 7-9 p.m. at El Centro-Lions Park-320 E. Erna Ave., La Habra. Tonight’s performance will be by Hip Street.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Geology Hike! Find out more about the geological activity of the Puente Hills at this 4 mile moderate hike. No dogs. Meet up at Sycamore Canyon Trail, 5040 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier at 8 a.m. For more information visit www.habitatauthority.org or call (562) 945-9003.
Monday, July 21, 2014
Friendship Square Quilt Guild Meeting is tonight at 6:45. Guest speaker will be Martha Nordstrand “Quilting Odyssey”. Guest are welcome! Location: United Methodist Church-631 N. Euclid. For more information visit www.fsqg.org. La Habra City Council Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
The Gary Center will be having English as a Second Language classes for beginner, intermediate & advance learners. These classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to Noon at The Gary Center-341 S. Hillcrest St., La Habra.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014
Quartermania! Check-in & Preview Shopping starts at 5:30 p.m. Pre-registration tickets are $20 or $25 at the door and includes dinner, ticket & auction paddle. Tickets can be purchased online at www.lahabrachamber.com or at the La Habra Chamber office, 321 E. La Habra Blvd.
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Music in The Park from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tonight’s performance will be by The Silverados. The Park is located at 1885 N. Hacienda Blvd., La Habra Heights. Concert in the Park from 7-9 p.m. Tonight’s performance will be by Cold Duck. Location is El Centro-Lions Park-320 E. Erna Ave., La Habra.
Photo courtsey Allie Cox Celebrating the 4th: La Habra Dentistry held a parking lot party for the community on the 4th of July. Food, games and live music (Dr. Adrian Acosta on guitar) were provided and guests watched the La Habra Fireworks show.
Blaze Pizza makes its debut
Last Saturday Blaze Pizza opened its doors and offered free pizza to those who showed that they followed the restaurant on any of its social media outlets. Lines stretched out the door with people looking to take advantage of the new pizza place in La Habra. The restaurant boasts a quick-fire, create your own pizza that is affordable for families. Raj Rajalingam is the owner of the location located on Beach Boulevard in the WalMart parking lot. “We like this community and want to give back as much as we can,” Rajalingam said. “We plan on staying here a long time and want to be a part of the community.”
La Habra City Council nomination period open
A general municipal election will be held in the city of La Habra on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at which time two councilmembers will be elected to four-year terms. The terms of Mayor Pro Tem Michael Blazey and Councilmember
Jim Gomez will expire this December. Individuals who are interested in seeking election to the city council must be residents and registered voters of the city of La Habra at the time nomination papers are issued (residents of the unincorporated islands are not eligible to run for office). Nomination papers may be obtained beginning Monday, July 14, from the city clerk’s Office at La Habra city hall, located at 201 East La Habra Boulevard. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and alternating Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In order to be eligible to run for office, completed nomination papers must be returned to the city clerk no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, August 8. Should either of the two incumbent city councilmembers not file by August 8, the deadline will be extended for non-incumbent candidates until 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Please call the city clerk’s office at 562-383-4030 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Monday, July 28, 2014
La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Music in The Park from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tonight’s performance will be by Cold Duck. The Park is located at 1885 N. Hacienda Blvd., La Habra Heights.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Learn About Water Safety and Skin Protection. This free class is presented by PIH physician Anita Sinha MD from 1-2 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of La Habra. Reservations are required. Please call 562.698.0811 Ext. 82160.
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Makin’ pizza: Blaze Pizza allows guests to customize their own individual pizzas. The new restaurant opened last month on Beach Boulevard in the WalMart parking lot.
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Wait a minute, that’s not part of La Habra?
Did you know... By Sue Thompson La Habra Journal
The La Habra Heights Improvement Association was formed in 1932. Initially, the group was not very active so, in 1939, Edwin G. Hart called for a general meeting at the Hacienda Golf Club. He asked Art Suckdorf, Glen Annabel, Alex Morrison and H.B. Griswold to help reorganize the group. The group reached their principal objective which stated “To encourage and promote the development of the Heights as a rural residential area.” In 1942, the group helped establish the La Habra Heights Volunteer Fire Department. The citizens agreed that fire protection was of high priority in the Heights. In October of 1942, the department was incorporated. In 1949, the association leaders presented a plan to the County Regional Planning Commission. The request was for RA-1 (Residential Acreage-minimum one acre) zoning. A survey had been taken and it was determined that 82 percent of the Heights residents were in favor of one acre minimum lots and that 80 percent of the lots met that acreage amount. A zoning ordinance was also implemented to limit types of commercial agriculture and forbid roadside stands and signs. This RA-1 zoning classification is still in effect
today in La Habra Heights. The City of La Habra Heights was incorporated in 1978. Horses also played an important role in the history and lives of many Heights residents. The La Habra Heights city seal reflects this essential part of rural living by having a horse in the seal.
Pork bellies, pigs feet, hog jowls would be characterized by most as “soul food”, eaten by those with lower incomes. On the other hand,
the cuts of meat prized by the butcher’s customers of greater means, like ham, bacon, pork chops are cut from the upper portion of the hog. These customers are said to be living “high off the hog”.
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Best Buy...Fullerton Across Harbor where Leslie Pool Supplies and Aunt Bea’s Chicken & Waffles...La Habra. Further down, Armstrong Garden Center on the east side of Harbor.... La Habra. As a matter of fact, that stretch from behind Best Buy to Las Palmas is part of La Habra. The west side of Harbor is Fullerton. Confused? Many people confuse the boundary. I was told a while back that boundaries aren’t made by streets or roads, they are usually based on water rights and water districts. This might help explain the winding border of La Habra and Fullerton.
Just another interesting piece of the history about where we live, work and enjoy being a part of the La Habra and La Habra Heights community.
A look at language: Phrase origins By Michael Tye For the La Habra Journal
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COUNCIL: LH lifts ban on sex offenders in parks From Page 1
LHPD Chief Jerry Price explained that some other state laws still prohibit some registered sex offenders from entering city parks. Chelsea’s Law prohibits offenders who have committed serious crimes against children under the age of 14 from entering parks. Jessica’s Law sets up residency limitations for offenders, which could restrict them from living near a park and thus limit access to the parks.
Price and Jones both noted that since the act was implemented in 2011, there have been no arrests, citations given or any issues regarding registered sex offenders entering city parks. Price noted that La Habra has 86 offenders registered in compliance with Meagan’s Law. This includes both the 47 listed on the Meagan’s Law website and the other low-level offenders that law enforcement keeps track of. Fullerton and other cities that have similar laws have been
repealing them. According to Jones, three or four cities decided to keep the laws and are in the process of being sued. However, according to Jones, they are coming up on the losing end of the court cases. The very people these cities are fighting, are now being funded by them through their losses in the litigation, Jones added. “It’s a money maker for that organization.” Beamish initiated that La Habra push for lobby efforts at the state
level that will create stricter and stronger laws regarding registered sex offenders in California. For Councilman Tim Shaw, the decision was clear, but distasteful. “Sometimes when you’re in an elected office, you have to cast votes that are legally required, even if you don’t like them,” Shaw said. “In this case, it was the only responsible vote to cast, rather than put the city in the losing end of an expensive lawsuit.”
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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
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.
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
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
Na Sung 1620 Fullerton Road La Habra Heights (562) 690-7979 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 11 a.m.
Hillcrest Congregational 2000 West Road La Habra Heights (562) 947-3755 Service: Sunday 10:30 a.m. 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.
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. 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.
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Vineyard North Orange County 615 S. Palm St La Habra (562) 697-4600 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. The Warehouse Foursquare Church 16200 E. Amber Valley Dr. Whittier (562) 690-5109 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
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La Habra Foursquare Mission 324 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 694-2224 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m.
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
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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LA HABRA JOURNAL
July 10, 2014
City Communicator Free Summer Concerts The City of La Habra’s annual summer “Concerts in the Park” series, presented by Waste Management and Nationwide Environmental Services, continues through July 24th. The lineup is as follows:
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July 10th Retro Soul - Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Oldies July 17th Hip Street - Tower of Power Tribute July 24th Cold Duck - Santana Tribute The Tailgate Truck & Kala Truck will offer food for purchase at all of these concerts. You may also purchase food from local non-profits.
All concerts are held on Thursday evenings and begin at 7:00 p.m. at El Centro-Lions Park, 320 E. Erna Street. Concert goers may bring their own refreshments to the event, or may purchase food from food trucks, vendors and local non-profits. There will be a kids’ zone, as well. You may bring your own lawn chairs and blankets for comfortable seating. Please remember that no alcohol or dogs are permitted in the park.
New Summer Special Interest Camps Available Specialty Camps meet from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Lunch and snacks are included. Sign your child up for Active Day Camp, as well as a Specialty Camp, and pay a reduced rate for the Specialty Camp. In addition, transportation from the Active Day Camp site to the Specialty Camp site will be provided, and your camper can also attend the weekly Wednesday Active Day Camp excursion. This year’s Specialty Camps are:
♦ Law Enforcement Camp: July 14th-18th (ages 8-14 yrs.) $55 with Day Camp, $105 without Day Camp.
♦ Digital Journalism Camp: July 28th-August 1st (ages 13-17 yrs.) $25 with Day Camp, $50 without Day camp.
Join Us for Our First Annual Family Camping Trip The La Habra Recreation Department is delighted to offer its first annual Family Camping Trip at Camp Scherman, a 700-acre c a m p located in a beautiful hidden valley in the San J a c i n t o Mountains. The weekend activities will i n c l u d e a r c h e r y , canoeing/ kayaking, h i k i n g , swimming, trail exploration, stargazing, arts and crafts, games, campfires, skits, volleyball, movies and more! Families will be assigned a cabin (two+ families per cabin), with private family areas and dormstyle restrooms. Cabins include mattresses, restrooms, showers and hot water. Meals are prepared on-site by Camp Scherman’s food service professional culinary staff and served group-style in the dining hall. Additional snacks and beverages are provided for the weekend. All children must be at least five years old to attend and must register with at least one parent/guardian. Although recreation staff will be present on the camping trip, parents are responsible for supervising their children. Family Camping Trip dates are Friday, August 15th through Sunday, August 17th. The fee is $165 per child, (ages five through 13 years) and $179 per adult (ages 13+ years). Trip fee includes transportation to and from La Habra, all meals, snacks and beverages, and all activities listed above. Horseback riding can be added for an additional fee. Registration must be done in person and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis until the trip is sold out. All registered campers will receive a welcome packet, and the first 20 children who register will receive a free duffle bag! For more information, please call 562-383-4200.
♦ Sports Camp: August 4th-8th (ages 8-14 yrs.) $45 with Day Camp, $60 without Day Camp. For more information or to enroll, please visit the La Habra Community Center Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. or contact the Center at (562) 383-4200.
Itty Bitty Summer Camp Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Open to ages 3-4 years - $50/week For more information or to register, please call 562-383-4200, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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La Habra Express: Go Places...See Faces The La Habra Express is a new circulator bus service that will begin operating on Monday, August 4th. Route A exclusively circulates and travels within La Habra. Route B is similar to the circulator stops within Route A, with additional stops at St. Jude Medical Center and the Fullerton Transportation Center. Stop times for both routes are being verified and will run Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Even more exciting news -- the first week of service, August 4th through 8th, is absolutely free! For route information and more, visit www.GoPlacesSeeFaces.com. 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: Tom Beamish, Mayor Michael Blazey, Mayor Pro Tem Rose Espinoza James Gomez 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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LH kicks off concerts with queens of mariachi By Yajaira Perez La Habra Journal
As the orange sun sets on the La Habra residents in El Centro-Lions park, the purple boots walked up the stage with instruments in hand. Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles opened up the concerts in the park series June 26. The mariachi group, marks the first time a mariachi act has perfomed in the summer concert series in recent years. The members perform as America’s first all-female mariachi. “It’s exciting, the group has been around for 20 years now…and it’s great because we get to do what we love on stage…and we get to represent Mexican women and women in gen-
eral,” said Vanessa Sanchez, member of Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles. The mariachi group has been to La Habra once before, but this time they are celebrating their twentieth anniversary with the community. Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles was the first to open the concerts in the park series, many more concerts are set to be held at El Centro-Lions park Thursdays beginning at 7 p.m. Admission to the concerts are free and everyone is welcome to enjoy the music while munching on something from the food trucks and/or local non-profit food vendors. Those attending can bring their own picnic dinner and lawn chairs and blankets.
“It brings the entire community together to enjoy concerts in the park, enjoy some great food, dancing, and just have a good time as a community,” said James Gomez, LH councilman. He added that this is La Habra’s thirtirteth year of putting concerts in the park together. The all-female mariachi group put on a great show for the community and had some dancing through the evening. Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles member, Laura Pena, described the importance of coming to La Habra as a wonderful feeling when watching the community walk out of their homes to celebrate the Mexican music.
Remaining Performances 7-9 p.m. El Centro-Lions Park
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SEE VIDEO HERE For a sample of the performance and coverage in English and in Spanish, check out the La Habra Journal Youtube Channel, or scan here:
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Singing: Vanessa Sanchez of Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles sings during a performance last week at El Centro-Lions Park.
An evening filled with music: Laura Peña of Mariachi Reyna de Los Angels entertains the crowd at El Centro-Lions Park last week in the first performance of the city’s annual concerts in the park events. Attendees clapped and danced throughout the evening’s performance by the all-female mariachi group.
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La Habra celebrates America’s birthday with annual Photos by Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal
Hundreds of people filled the field and the stands of La Habra High School stadium Friday as part of the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration. Those in attendance listened to live music performed by the band Soto. Attendees were able to purchase a variety of food and children could play on a variety of inflatable bounce houses and play area. Scott Ward and his team of pyrotechnic experts once again filled the sky with fireworks for the community to enjoy. Here is a look at some of the evening’s festivities. You can see more photos at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lahabrajournal/sets/72157645112818107/
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Kevin A’Lurede, 36; dedicated friend, family member, student By Trevor Owens For the La Habra Journal
The breakout pass was perfect, a saucer pass straight up center ice, catching the defenseman as he quietly waited behind the play. As the defenseman skated past the blue line into the offensive zone, two forwards raced right behind for a three-on-one scoring chance against a rookie goaltender. The only sound in the rink was steel blades cutting across ice—the crowd fell silent as the hockey fans held their breath. The defenseman faked a shot and then passed the puck to the wing, setting up a wrist shot that sailed top-shelf from the left face-off circle. A flash of white leather, then — Thump. The crowd jumped up and yelled with joy as the puck was frozen in the crease; it had fallen softly to the ice after hitting the goalie’s blocker, never entering the net. The small pick-up game ended, and the crowd of two greeted the net-minder outside the rink. I was that inexperienced goalie, trying to make the UCLA hockey team. Kevin A’lurede was one of those two fans. The other was Robert Cooper, and the three of us had become close friends while working together on the Fullerton College newspaper, The Hornet. Kevin was a hockey fan and the kind of friend who would come to a practice to show support. Anyone can show up to a pick-up game and play, but there are almost never fans. Kevin loved the game and was proud that I had picked up my love of hockey through our friendship.
Kevin did not have many friends, so he cherished those he had and kept them close. I met Kevin when we were both working on the newspaper. As sports editor of The Hornet for five semesters, Kevin thought it was important to fairly represent student athletes. He was aware that his stories and photos meant much to students who would go on to other careers, and never failed to respect the men and women involved. While some student journalists are focused on portfolios, internships, or simply moving on from community college, Kevin was focused on representing students and serving his readers. His work made the campus a richer place to learn. I asked Kevin to stay on the newspaper staff for a fifth semester; one beyond the college limit. I wanted him to be the sports editor and work with me one last time as I helmed the paper. He explained the intense pain he was suffering every day, describing in detail the challenges he faced working long hours at a computer. Editing articles and overseeing a section of a newspaper is demanding work, and even typing was a difficult task for Kevin, but he told me he would be honored to work with me one more time. The feeling was mutual. He received permission from the college to take the class again, and made key contributions to an award-winning semester for the newspaper. Some people let adversity weigh them down or keep them from doing what they love.
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Kevin never let that happen. Kevin Kristofer A’Lurede weighed 13 pounds when he was born on November 2, 1978 in Upland, and he knew adversity before he entered the world. His birth was a struggle that left him with only limited use of his left arm for much of his life. Instead of complaining or being angry, Kevin took what some would call a raw deal and ran with it, often literally. He ran track and field in high school, played soccer and basketball, and dreamed of being a major league pitcher while he played Little League baseball. One of his heroes was Jim Abbot, who famously pitched for the Angels and other MLB teams even though he was born without a right hand. Kevin’s father Greg A’lurede helped his son learn to scuba dive, and he went on to dive in Florida and Mexico after his scuba certification. Sports writing was the marriage of Kevin’s two greatest passions. After his time with The Hornet, he focused on fiction projects. He was a gifted storyteller and writer, and was working on a suspense novel and a science fiction series that he hoped to publish. Kevin moved to La Habra in 2002 and was ready to walk at this year’s graduation ceremony at Fullerton College to collect two associate degrees, one in liberal arts and one in anthropology. He received a full ride scholarship to The Kings College in New York, and he was accepted to Cal State Long Beach. He was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in anthropology.
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Residents and business owners in the city of La Habra will see a rate increase for refuse disposal services starting next month. After a lengthy discussion that spanned two city council meetings, in addition to a public hearing, on Monday the city council approved the proposed increase. Residents will see an increase of 49 cents to their average monthly rate. The rate will move from $18.92 to $19.41. The average is based on one Unparelleled Real Estate Services... from our Family to You trash cart, one recycling cart and up Pam Kennedy (562) 547-4489 to three green waste carts. Additional Pam Chris$7.45 Terry Kennedy (562) 458-7948 trash Terry carts will add an additional and greenwaste carts will add $.48 to a Chris Kennedy (562) 537-8701 resident’s bill. There is no cost for more recycling carts. According to Elias Saykali, director of public works, the cost covers waste hauling, tree trimming, street sweeping, administration and franchise fees. According to the report given by Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal the city, the increase is needed by Dirty Job: La Habra City Council approved an increase to the city’s refuse service rate. The 49-cent increase takes place effective July 1, 2014. Waste Management in order to cover the increases to fuel prices and landfill other commercial cart size service services at no charge. commitment to providing quality tipping charges. decreased by an average of 1 percent. During both meetings, Coun- service and cited that the same route Businesses see the most substantial One small business owner voiced cilmember Jim Gomez pressed Waste drivers and supervisors have been increase. Commercial rates for an his concern about the increase to the Management representative Elmer servicing the city for years and provide average 96-gallon commercial cart popular 96-gallon cart service and said Heap to guarantee that more emphasis knowledge and familiarity to the routes are moving from $33.65 to $40.16 that the large cost discrepancy between will continue to be placed on customer in the community. per month. Business owners who are residential and commercial customers service and quality control. The approved increase to residential concerned about the increased cost are is something that “needs to be reexamGomez cited instances where trucks services still keeps La Habra’s rates in encouraged by city officials to consider ined” by the city council. have broken down and trash remained the lowest third of the county (No. 26 reducing its cart size from 96 gallons to Another suggested cost-saving unclaimed until a replacement truck out of 32 cities). 64 gallons. The cost for the 64-gallon measure is that businesses can opt out was sent later that day or the following The increase for refuse services cart is $33.44. of the trash service and only utilize day. becomes effective July 1, 214. However, the cost for many of the the weekly recycling and green waste Heap voiced Waste Management’s
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Futsal program builds community in La Habra By Christina Ledesma La Habra Journal
Parents waited on the sidelines, as their children kicked around a soccer ball while they wait for their trainers to begin the new futsal developmental program at La Bonita Park in La Habra. La Habra resident Charles Allen has been bringing his 7-year-old daughter Alana to the free futsal lessons. “I think it’s beneficial, it teaches our children how to be team players and the basic fundamentals on what soccer is all about,” Allen said. The futsal developmental program officially started last June and was developed by Toque CEO Valdemar Vera. Last April and May, Vera provided free futsal lessons for parents and children to inform them about futsal and the new program. “A lot of the parents do not know what futsal is. It’s different then street soccer, the ball, the size of the field, the goals, the rules, and the referees. We just wanted them to come and check it out.” Toque is an organization that has implemented futsal in order to help athlete’s develop skills for the game of soccer. The organization also offers private trainings, leagues, camps, clinics and a variety of events including the upcoming charity tournament benefitting A Full Heart, which helps generate community awareness on health.
The tournament will be July 26-27 at La Bonita Park. Futsal is played with teams of five players on a smaller court and with a smaller ball. It is quicker than soccer and allows the players to touch the ball more frequently and move more on the court. It also helps players to think quicker, develop muscle memory and learn the technical skills of soccer. The futsal developmental program is twice a week for eight weeks. The first three weeks consist of training, were children will learn how to pass, shoot, and move on and off the ball. By the fourth week the children in the program will be put into teams with a trainer. The selected trainer will be responsible for that team for the remainder of the program. After the training period, the program branches off into a league allowing the children to show their skills and what they have learned from training. Before the futsal court was placed at La Bonita Park, that area had a lot of vandalism and was used as a hockey rink. According to the La Habra Recreation Manager David DeLeon, the city was spending $50,000 each year on vandalism in that area. DeLeon also noticed that futsal and basketball players were the only ones utilizing that area. He decided to place a futsal/basketball court there. “We even had situations where they were breaking into the building and turning on the lights for the
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Training and playing: Toque Futsal in La Habra provides training sessions and developmental program on the sport of soccer for the community. Mens, womens, boys and girls leagues for this faster, competitive sport are formed by those interested. Games are played Thursday nights from 7-10 p.m. at La Bonita Park.
skate park and multipurpose area,” DeLeon said. “There have been a lot of problems there and so the police department was constantly being called for a variety of reasons and as a result we needed to make a change.” After the futsal court and program was implemented the city started to see improvements right away. DeLeon added that the city does not have to spend any money on destructive vandalism in that area. He explained that it was a very simple model that he followed. “If you put positive programming into any place it will change the dynamics,” he said. “One of the reasons why we had such a problem was because we didn’t have enough people involved in some structure activity.” Now that there is a futsal program implemented, the city also receives a share of cost from the program. That money is used to help develop other
programs in the community. For most, it is evident that the Toque program has had a great impact on the community, according to Vera. Not only has it decreased the vandalism in the area, but it has also brought the community together. Vera who also runs an adult futsal league on Wednesday evenings said that the players take care of the futsal court like it’s their home. “Honestly the people who play in the program take care of it,” Vera added. “It doesn’t belong to us it belongs to the community.”
Toque Futsal 1211 Fahringer Way La Habra www.toquearena.com lahabra_fdp@toquefutsal.com
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