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Friday, August 5, 2016
Corn Festival from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Corn Festival 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Drive for the LH Resource Center is this weekend. Everyone in the community is invited to come to the church parking lot today between 5-6 p.m. or tomorrow (Sunday) from 6-11:30 a.m. to drop off canned goods, dry goods and toiletries. Nature Workshop this morning from 8-10 a.m. at the Hacienda Hills Trailhead, 7th Ave and Orange Grove, Hacienda Heights. This is for beginners through advanced painters. Participants should bring pencil, sketchbook, sunscreen & water. For more information visit www.habitatauthority.org.
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Last day of the Corn Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, August 8, 2016
La Habra 300 Bowl has a great night owl special this summer. Monday-Thursday from 6-11 p.m. there is unlimited bowling with shoe rental for only $10.
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
La Habra Library presents Ally's Discovering Science Camp. Children from the ages 6 to 12 years are invited to a weekly hands on Science Camp in the La Habra Library Program Room from 11 a.m. to Noon every Tuesday. Space is limited to 25 children. For more information, please call (562) 694-0078.
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La Habra Heights City Council Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Friday, August 12, 2016
Free Movie in The Park featuring “ Despicable Me 2.” There will be some fun activities and entertainment. Food is available to purchase or you can bring your own. Seating is on the grass so be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs. Oeste Park, 2300 W. Lambert Rd. from 6-9 p.m. (movie begins at dusk)
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Art Walk is being held tonight from 5-9 p.m. at the Imperial Promenade, 1040 W. Imperial Hwy. Come on out and enjoy hands-on activities, entertainment, displays, vendors, crafters and more.
Monday, August 15, 2016
La Habra City Council Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, August 19, 2016
Free Movie in The Park featuring "The Incredibles.” There will be some fun activities and entertainment. Food is available to purchase or you can bring your own. Seating is on the grass so be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs. Brio Park, 300 S. Euclid St. from 6-9 p.m. (movie begins at dusk)
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Whittier Area Genealogical Society (WAGS) Learn how to do “Foreign Research”. Trace your ancestors across the ocean. meeting begins at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 7604 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier. All are welcome
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Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal Awardees: The La Habra Police Officer's Association presented three deserving recent graduates from local high schools with its annual scholarships last Wednesday. Sonora's Kimberly Arreguin, Whittier Christian's Connor Chyr and La Habra's Mariesha Islas each received $1,000 from the association to help them with their college education. Islas also received the Orsonio award which presented an additional $500 toward her college education.
IHA offers back-to-school health fair for children
The Institute for Health will offer free services for school aged children Saturday Aug 13 at its location at 501 S. Idaho St. Families can take advantage of free services like health, dental, vision and sports screenings from 9 a.m. to noon.. Children will receive free backpacks and can win prizes. Haircuts and nutritional education will also be available for children. For more information call (562) 6904001 or email at: info@iha4health.org.
Roasted hatch chilies coming to supermarkets in LH
The scent of roasted hatch chilies is about to fill the La Habra air. The popular chili season has finally come. It lasts through September. There are two locations in La Habra that will be roasting these delicacies this month. Get there early because the lines are often long. The chilies can be frozen after roasting, which allows people to stock up. The two locations are: Albertsons 1800 W Whittier Blvd at Beach
Saturday, August 9. 7 a.m. Phone: (562) 697-6442
Northgate Market 580 W La Habra Blvd Sunday, August 14. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Phone: (562) 691-8032
Children's Museum racing for gold before renovating
The museum will celebrate the Olympic games with a variety of activities before it closes for its annual renovation period Aug. 29-Sept 26. They will be repainting and getting things cleaned up. They will also be installing their new exhibit "Time of Giants: Animals of the Ice Age."
Heights Watch to hold BBQ
The La Habra Heights community group, Heights Watch, is hosting a BBQ event August 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Park (1885 N Hacienda Road). Members from the LHH Fire Department, the LA County Sheriff, and the city will be on hand to talk about safety related issues. Residents must RSVP to attend. Call 562-315-8494 for more information.
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Did you know... By Nicole Panza La Habra Historical Museum
On August 6, 1949, the Lions Club put on the first Corn Festival and Parade in La Habra Prior to 1949, La Habra residents had enjoyed the Fall Fiesta parade and festival put on by the La Habra Valley Riding Club. This festival was first held in 1940 and was considered a boost to the La Habra community as it drew in crowds from outside communities. The Lions Club and the La Habra community worked hard to ensure the Corn Festival was equally, if not more, successful than the Fall Fiestas. The July 29 issue of the La Habra Star described the Lions Club as a “young but energetic club,” that deserved praise for doing such a good job planning a large scale event like the Corn Festival. In the same issue, several businesses such as the La Habra Dairy, Elite Dry Cleaners, and Lochmiller Avocado Company even took out ads to promote the Corn Festival and congratulate the Lions Club on their fine job planning the event. The first La Habra Corn Festival lived up to the community’s high
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expectations. Over 6,000 people attended the one-day festival featuring free entertainment, square dancing, and of course corn. The August 12 issue of the La Habra Star estimated that the Lions may have made almost $1,500 in profits, enough to pay for a new basketball court to be donated to the city park and to have a small starter fund for the next year’s Corn Festival. The Corn Festival remains an important annual event for La Habra and surrounding communities to this day. Those interested in historic Corn Festival photos throughout the decades should visit the La Habra Historical Museum (215. E La Habra Blvd) during the Corn Festival on Saturday, August 6 from 12- 6pm and on Sunday, August 7 from 12 to 5pm. Just another interesting piece of history about where we live, work, and enjoy being a part of the La Habra community. Sources: La Habra Star, July 26, 1946; La Habra Star, July 29, 1949; La Habra Star, August 12, 1949; La Habra Host Lions, http://e-clubhouse.org/ sites/lahabrahost/page-7.php;
There is a lot to do in this community
It’s summer and that means Corn Festival time for La Habra. For nearly seven decades, the Corn Festival has been something the community can look forward to year after year. The festival is something that we grew up with and something that’s comfortably familiar to us. Like a favorite pair of jeans, we might grow and change, but we know it will be there like always. The festival is just one example of events in La Habra. While out and about in the community and reading on social media, I often hear people saying that there’s not much to do in La Habra. I too have been critical. In a recent commentary I addressed that there are no splash pads or water areas for kids to play and that there are no active places like SkyZone or Rockin' Jump for older kids and teens to have fun. However, overall, there is a great deal of events in the community. As a matter of fact, there are more activities in La Habra than in Fullerton, Brea or most of our neighboring cities. There is of course, the Corn Festi-
val, and the growing Citrus Fair for people to enjoy. Most cities put on one major event. Each year, we have two. There are concerts in the park each week in the summer. There are movies in the park and dive-in movies at the La Habra High Pool. There are events like the upcoming Tamale Festival and Our Lady of Guadalupe’s La Fiesta. There is the fireworks show and the Eggstravaganza at Easter. There are smaller events for parents to do with their children and there is a number of fun and educational events put on by the La Habra Branch Library. There’s the newly launched Art Walk and a farmers market in development that will provide even more for people to do. So, while the city needs to work on developing water play areas and to entice some entrepreneurs to open a SkyZone or a Rockin' Jump franchise in La Habra, there are plenty of things for people to enjoy in La Habra and we should continue to take advantage of these events. —The Editor
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In the beginning: A look at the first Corn Festival Parade along La Habra Boulevard in 1949.
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La Habra School District establishes timeline for hiring new superintendent By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
The La Habra City School District board appointed Karen Kinney as acting Superintendent last week. According to John Dobson, president of the LHCSD board, Kinney will be in place until the interim superintendent is appointed. The board is set to name an interim Superintendent at its meeting on August 11, with a start date of August 22. The interim superintendent will take over district operations while a search for the permanent replacement continues. Dr. Susan Belenardo, who has served as superintendent of the LHCSD for the last 14 years submitted her resignation in July and her final day is August 5. The board named Kinney as the acting top administrator to help with the transition. Dobson acknowledged that Kinney already has a great deal of responsibility within the district and would not be in the acting position long. In an effort to assist in the search, the board has hired Leadership Associates, a La Quinta-based executive search firm that specializes in finding school district superintendents. The consultants have worked with the LHCSD board of directors to establish a timeline for the search and hiring of the new superintendent. The proposed timeline calls for a new superintendent to be in place by January or February 2017. According to the proposed timeline, consultants from Leadership Associates will meet with district staff as well as community and civic leaders that are designated by the board to receive input on key qualities and characteristics desired in the new superintendent. Online surveys will be conducted and will run through October 1.
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"Leadership Associates will get information from community stakeholders," Dobson said. He suggested that stakeholders could include the teachers, city leaders and the various PTAs to name a few. He explained that they will be seeking input on what these stakeholders will want to see in the new superintendent. The consultants will then communicate their findings to the board. Dobson explained that input from outside the board on the desired qualifications and expectations of the new superintendent is vital and will help the district move forward. After receiving the input from the consultants, the board will approve the position description, and it will be sent out to the various recruiting and employment outlets. Application deadlines are set for November. With the general elections in November and two of the five seats up for grabs, the current board members and consultants scheduled the time to review applications and selection of finalists to be after the new board is sworn in on December 8. Dobson reiterated the importance of the new board do the hiring of the new superintendent. Leadership Associates will conduct the initial paper screening of the applications and background checks by December. Consultants will meet with the board in a closed meeting and will discuss the applicants. Finalists will then be selected. Dobson cautioned that the timeframe could change a bit because of the Christmas holiday and various vacation plans. Final interviews of the candidates are scheduled to take place in January, and the new superintendent will start shortly thereafter.
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La Habra City School District superintendent hiring timeline August 2016 Board names interim superintendent. Board members meet with consultants and identify key qualities and characteristics desired in the new superintendent. Consultants meet with staff, community and civic leaders designated by Board to receive input. Online survey runs through October 1.
September 2016 Board approves Position Description and advertises position and conducts active recruitment.
October 2016
Board continues to advertise position and conduct active recruitment.
November 2016 Application deadline Consultants complete comprehensive reference and background checks on applicants.
December 2016
New, complete board meets with consultants (after elected members are sworn in on 12/8), reviews applications and selects finalists to be interviewed.
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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 Bible Study 9:30, Worship 10:30, Bible Study 5 p.m. The Church of Green Hills 2200 West Imperial Hwy. La Habra (562) 943-7291 Services: Sunday (English) 9 & 10:45 a.m. (Spanish) 9:00 a.m. (Korean) 10:45 a.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2351 E La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 691-1212 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. Heights Worship Center International Ministries 2000 West Road La Habra Heights (626) 893-9963 Service: Sunday 8:30-10 a.m. Friday: 7 p.m. Youth worship & Adult Connection Rev. N. Jaren Lapasaran, Jr. - Sr. pastor www.hwcim.org Hillcrest Congregational Church UCC 2000 West Road La Habra Heights, CA 90631 www.hillcrest-church.org Rev. Paul Clay, Senior Pastor Worship service: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Home of Hillcrest Country Day School Church office - (562) 947-3755 School office – (562) 533-2354
Inglesia Bautista 700 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 691-8162 Services: Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Sudy, prayer service Wed. 7 p.m. Bilingual services Korean Gospel Presbyterian Church 1751 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 694-6214 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m. La Habra Christian Church 400 Bella Vista Drive La Habra Heights (562) 691-0514 Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. La Habra Foursquare Mission 324 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 694-2224 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. La Habra Hills Presbyterian 951 N. Idaho Street La Habra (562) 691-3296 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. La Habra United Methodist 631 N. Euclid St. La Habra (562) 691-1797 Service: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Lighthouse Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 550 N. Euclid St. La Habra (562) 697-1364 Service: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Lutheran Church of the Master 1601 West La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 697-2884 Service Sunday 9 a.m.
Morningstar Christian Chapel 16241 Leffingwell Road Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 943-0297 Service: Sunday 8:30, 9:45, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. Young Adults (18-25): Friday 7:00 p.m. Jack Abeelen Senior Pastor www.morningstarcc.org Mission Presbyterian Church 1901 E. Lambert Rd. Suite 105 La Habra (714) 448-3305 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.. mid-week study Na Sung 1620 Fullerton Road La Habra Heights (562) 690-7979 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 11 a.m. New Life Church of La Habra 740 E. Lambert Rd. Unit E La Habra (562) 694-5534 newlifechurchlahabra.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m.; Our Lady of Guadalupe 900 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 691-0533 www.olglahabra.org Call or visit for service information Potter’s Christian Fellowship 740 East Lambert Road La Habra (562) 690-7020 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. Redemption Hill Church Sonora High School 401 S. Palm St. La Habra, CA (562) 947-4791 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. www.rhchurches.com
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By Dennis Laherty, the Co-Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church, La Habra
With the Corn Festival approaching I was thinking about a time when I tried growing corn. My uncle had told me a story of how Native Americans would plant corn and place a fish next to the kernel in the ground. The decomposing fish would provide nutrition for the new plant and it would grow and produce and provide a healthy crop. Labor intensive though it was, I thought I’d give it a try. At the time, my family and I would go on weekends to Lake Berryesa in Northern California. This one year in particular bluegills were unusually plentiful, although they weren’t very large. As we were catching them it occurred to me that this could be a good time to try the “fish next to the kernel” growing method. In the backyard, a few feet away from the fence, the kernels were planted and next to each one was planted a bluegill. It seemed like a fairly easy procedure since the fish were frozen and they could be jammed into the ground. Within days the ground was disturbed, the kernel was on the surface and the bones of the fish were lying in the garden. Possum and squirrels had been seen in the yard in the past but none had been seen recently. For about a week, every day another kernel was dug up along with the fish. All that was left were the bones. One morning our cat, a Siamese, came into the house, sat just inside the door licking its paws. Did you know that you can smell fish on a cat’s breath? We couldn’t very well punish the cat for doing something so normal for a cat to do. My problem was that I had only considered what would work with my planting. I hadn’t considered what might go wrong. The experience has helped me over the years when I’m making plans to ask, where is the cat in the situation? The corn didn’t do too well that year but I grew from the experience. Rehoboth Reformed Church 501 South Idaho Street #120 La Habra (626) 820-9390 Service: Sunday 10 a.m.
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City Communicator FREE Movies in the Park First Annual Mother/Son BBQ Slated for August Join us for our first annual Mother/Son BBQ event on Saturday, August 20th, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Oeste Park, 2300 W. Lambert Rd. The event will include lunch, dessert, games and other activities, and is open to boys ages three through 13 years old with an accompanying mom, grandmother, aunt, or female adult guardian. Tickets must be purchased in advance, so reserve your spot early! Register in person at the Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd., Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., or by phone at 562-383-4205, or online at www.lahabraca.gov. For more information, please call 562-383-4209.
The Community Services Department’s 2016 Movies in the Park series continues on Friday evenings, with two screenings in August and single screenings in September and October. Activities begin at 6:00 p.m., and the movies will screen at dusk (approximately 7:00-8:00 p.m.). Participants can bring their own food and beverages or purchase snacks at the snack bar. Seating is on the grass, so lawn chairs or blankets are a must. The upcoming movie schedule is as follows:
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Annual Coyote Creek Channel Clean-Up
� On Saturday, September 17th, the City of La Habra will participate in the annual California Coastal Cleanup Day by coordinating clean-up of the Coyote Creek channel, off of Fashion Square Lane, near the northeast corner of Beach Blvd. and Imperial Hwy. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., and the clean-up will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Volunteers should wear gloves, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a hat and bring a reusable bag or bucket, snacks and a sports water bottle. A completed waiver form must be turned in for each volunteer. A blank waiver form may be downloaded from the City’s Web site, www.lahabraca.gov. Please download and complete your waiver form BEFORE coming to the event, and bring it with you. Parking will be available at the Marketplace shopping center, adjacent to the clean-up site.
Save the Dates Gourmet Guys: Sunday, October 16th, 12:00-3:00 p.m. Amateur chefs unite at the La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd., to prepare their best recipes to be judged by professional chefs, food critics and restaurateurs. Funds raised support The Children’s Museum at La Habra. Tickets are $40 per person and can be reserved by calling 562-383-4236. Police Department Open House: Saturday, October 22nd, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. , 150 N. Euclid St. - Police Station tour, a variety of displays and special K-9 and motorcycle demonstrations, free coloring books, stickers, ballons and games to play. For more information, please call 562-383-4300.
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All movies are rated PG. For more information, please contact the Community Center at 562-383-4200.
It’s Not Too Late to Earn Your High School Diploma Do you still need to earn your high school diploma? The Orange County Youth Center, in partnership with John Muir Charter School, is currently enrolling for its diploma completion program. Participants in the program attend school for 28 hours a week and also work from 10-15 hours a week at local businesses. Important dates for those interested are:
♦ August 11th, 2:00 p.m. - Muir Orientation (mandatory for current/new students).
♦ August 16th, 17th, 18th & 19th - Mental Toughness Workshops: Are you tough enough to get your diploma? (All students must attend the four mental toughness days). ♦ August 22nd, 11:30 a.m. - First day of school. For more information, please contact Jenae Partida at 562-383-4227 or jpartida@lahabraca.gov. You may also visit the Youth Center, located at 1811 W. La Habra Blvd., in La Habra.
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Hundreds turn out to pray for LHPD
By Lou Ponsi Behind The Badge
The city of La Habra’s official motto is “La Habra, a caring community.” Judging by the 250 or so community members who gathered in song, prayer and praise in front of the La Habra Police Department on July 26, that motto is well deserved. Guided by local religious leaders, the informal gathering was organized to pay homage to the men and women who risk their lives to keep them safe. Mayor Jim Gomez came up with the idea for the prayer vigil, mainly in response to the general invective towards police in some circles and recent ambush style attacks on police officers in Dallas, TX and Baton Rouge, LA, where a combined eight officers were shot and killed. “There has been so much turmoil and attacks against people in public safety,” Gomez said. “I just thought that something had to be done.” Embracing the words of Pastor Lance Cook of Calvary Chapel La Habra, the gatherers also prayed for
the families of those fallen officers. “There are lives of people in authority such as those that protect us that are being taken,” Cook said. “We just pray for those, their family members (of) these officers who have (been) attacked and whose lives have been taken. There is a lot of fear. There is a lot of division. There is a lot of uncertainty.” Mike Murphy, the police department’s lead chaplain, said the city’s police personnel take their roles as protectors very seriously and are consummate professionals in everything they do. “I can tell you honestly that they are truly appreciative of all of your thanks and I am too,” Murphy told the gathering. We pray Lord for protection upon them. We pray that they would know how much they mean to us and how much we appreciate them.” Speaking in English and Spanish, Father Ed Becker pastor at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church asked God to “help all of us to appreciate and support our police in their sometimes difficult and dangerous work.”
Blessing: Father Ed Becker of Our Lady of Guadalupe shared blessings in English and Spanish for the LHPD.
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Photos by Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal Support: LHPD Lt. Mel Ruiz accepts handshakes from residents at the Evening of Prayer event last week.
“Even in these violent and dangerous times elsewhere, you have helped our police to protect and serve in justice and in peace,” Becker said. When the 40-minute gathering ended, dozens of people gathered around Gomez and thanked him for organizing the event. “I love that this community comes together,” said Becky Pyle, manager at Imperial Beach Self Storage. At least 15 police officers, along with some Los Angeles County Firefighters, who serve La Habra were on hand to hear the accolades. La Habra Police Cpt. Jeff Swain said he was humbled by the number of people who turned out for the event. “Amazing … Inspiring,” Swain said. “Didn’t expect the crowd. We love the community and we love to serve.”
Prayer: Calvary Chapel La Habra Pastor Lance Cook with LH Mayor Jim Gomez pray for the LHPD.
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CORN FESTIVAL
CORN FESTIVAL CONTESTS Water Guardians and former LA Ram great Apple Pie Baking Contest
Pies must be homemade and need to be dropped off at the park near the stage by 1 p.m. Saturday. The contest is open to all ages. Judging will take place at 1:30 p.m. Winner will be announced by 2 p.m. For more information contact Kathy Felix (562) 889-2805 or Vanessa Perkins (562) 756-8175.
Baby Contest The contest is open to the first 20 entries. The categories include babies from 6-11 months and 12-24 months. Bring Babies to the main building at the El Centro/Lions Park Sunday August 7 at 11:30
named grand marshals of annual parade The grand marshal of this year's Corn Festival Parade is Los Angeles Rams great, movie actor, singer and minister, Rosy Grier. Joining Grier as the Community Grand Marshals is the outstanding team of La Habra girls known as the Water Guardians. Grier was born in 1932 in Cuthbert, Georgia, into a family of eleven brothers and sisters. He attended Penn State University where he was the track team captain as well as a college football All American. He played professional football for the New York Giants (1955-1962) and the Los Angeles Rams (1963-1967). The Water Guardians are six award-winning students from Washington Middle School who worked to find ways the school, city and state can save water. Jessica Gallegos, Angeline Dequit, Fiona Paredes, Jun Kim, Vanessa Chancola and Alma Spicher have been recognized by numerous regional, state and national organizations for their efforts.
The parade is on La Habra Boulevard, Saturday August 6, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Grand Marshals - Former LA Ram great Rosy Grier (top) will join the six Washington Middle School students, known as the Water Guardians, along with their teacher Susan Pritchard as grand marshals of this year's Corn Festival Parade. The parade which runs along La Habra Boulevard starts Saturday, Aug. 6 at 9:30 a.m.
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Dog Contest
Be sure to bring your dogs to the annual Corn Festival Dog Contest. Prizes in various categories including best costume. Bring your dogs to the stage area on Saturday, August 6, by 3 p.m.
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CORN FESTIVAL Corn Festival Stage Schedule Friday, August 5
6-7 p.m. - Live music by the Far Point Band 7:30-10:30 p.m. - Live music by the Ravelers
Saturday, August 6
1 p.m. - Apple Pie Baking Contest 1:30 – 3 p.m. – Corn eating contests (divided by ages, youngest contestants first) 3 p.m. - Dog Contests (various categories) 4:30 p.m. - Live music by the Step Brothers 5:30 p.m. - Live music by Hardtack 7:30- 10:30 p.m. - Live music by Hanley Page
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Noon – Baby Contest 1 p.m. – LHHS vs SHS Corn Eating Contest (cheer vs cheer and football vs football) 2:15 p.m. – Dance performance by Corona Dance Studio 3 – 5 p.m. Live music by Los Tremendos Del Sur 5 -7:30 p.m. Live Music by the Wooden Nickel Band 8 p.m. – Winning raffle ticket for the 1965 Mustang (and other prizes) announced.
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FEATURES
Fishing trip planning company casts impressive line for LH owners
By Leon Romero La Habra Journal
With summer in full swing many people are looking to cool off on sunny days by going on a fishing trip and looking to catch massive fish to bring back home. Planning a fishing trip on a boat without going through a vacation planning company can get pricey quickly due to all of the equipment, fishing license, and transportation required. Luckily, 12-year La Habra Heights residents Leonard Phillips and his wife Diane Robert are the co-owners of a full-service vacation planning company called Baja Pirates based in La Habra, that helps you organize your personal fishing vacation in La Paz, Mexico. The company began operations in 2000, and now has 15 center-console and cruiser boats and 15 captains to accompany and instruct customers throughout their trip. Their most recent boat purchase happened when they came across a Triumph boat that was no longer in production, in excellent condition, and for sale. The owners went through the financial company Bizfi to finance the rare boat, and were able to purchase it for around $20,000, according to Phillips. Baja Pirates has been involved in four different television shows spotlighting different types of fishing at different times of the year, and their
next appearance will be on NBC’s fishing show "Season of the Fly." The show portrays various methods of fly fishing in different locations around the world, and whenever the film crew comes to La Paz, Mexico, Baja Pirates has always been there to provide their services. The company has made previous appearances on the show, so they’ve learned that it takes hundreds of hours of filming throughout five days to make a 30-minute episode. Before bringing Baja Pirates to La Paz, Mexico, Phillips and Robert worked in Sitka, Alaska at another vacation planning company called Alaskan Advantage, but eventually decided to begin business in Mexico because everything from hotel accommodations to food were much more inexpensive. “We took that Alaskan style of business and brought it to Mexico. When we brought the vacuum packers down there in 2000 they’d never even seen them,” Phillips said. The company’s main attraction is fishing trips, but they also offer scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking, golf trips, and tours of the location. Those who would rather not go on the water, schedule a vacation around the best restaurants, spas, sights, and shopping centers nearby. The two different types of bookings they encounter on a daily basis are single day rentals and vacation packages. According to Phillips, a five-day
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Photo courtesy of Leonard Phillips Adventure awaits: Co-owner Leonard Phillips of Baja Pirates stands in front of their headquarters. Phillips and his wife operate 15 boats and help guests plan their fishing adventures in Baja.
four-night stay at a waterfront resort with three days of various activities is around $1,000, while a single day fishing trip is around $400. Mexico has a limit on how many fish can be caught during a trip, but generally customers leave from a three-day fishing trip with a 50-pound cooler of fish that has been filleted, vacuum packed, and frozen. The company recently received their third consecutive certificate of excellence from Trip Advisor, which is only awarded to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn excellent reviews from customers.
There are over 850 different species of fish and marine mammals that call La Paz home, which is one of the various reasons why Phillips believes making it your next vacation spot is an excellent idea. “You’ll be out fishing and you’ll see whales, dolphins, turtles, and all kinds of birds,” Phillips said. “It’s an amazing place.” For more information on how to schedule your next vacation with Baja Pirates visit their website at: bajapiratesoflapaz.com. They are nonoperational December and January due to the strong northwest winds in that area.
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Over $100,000 raised by bookstore and still going strong By Leon Romero La Habra Journal
When you enter the La Habra Library building you’re probably used to making the first right to enter the main library, but if you look further down the hallway to the left you’ll find one of La Habra’s hidden gems. The room at the end of the hallway is the Friends of the La Habra Library Bookstore, which opened for business in 1992 and has raised well over $100,000 to assist with the library’s modernization. Inside the store customers will find that all of the books are priced at 50 cents, with the exceptions of one specially marked shelf with books priced up to $3 and any magazines or books on the shelves outside of the room priced at 10¢. Before that room became a bookstore it was a county office, and the library staff held book sales within the library twice a year. Marianne Getz began volunteering for the bookstore in 1996 and was eventually made co-manager along with her husband Leon Getz, who is the bookstore’s current president. “The bookstore was opened to raise funds for the library," Marianne Getz said. "During the recession the state was giving the library nothing for books, and the money from the story was a way they could buy new books.” The bookstore has raised impressive funds that have allowed the branch manager, Jill Patterson, to purchase new items including books, DVDs, chairs, tables, curtains, flooring, and most recently two ASUS desktop computers with
children learning programs. It has also funded several library programs including the Thursday Spectacular events during the Summer Reading program by providing funds for materials, prizes, and performers. Since its opening, local volunteers looking to support the library have staffed the bookstore. The bookstore is currently in search of more volunteers to work two-hour shifts once a week. According to bookstore co-manager Melanie Dennis, if people would like to sign up to volunteer, they may leave your name and contact information with the bookstore cashier. The books sold at the store are all either donations from the public or books being discarded by the library. Twenty-year La Habra resident, Nancy Rapadas, is a regular at this store that makes sure to donate the books elsewhere when she’s finished with them, because she admits to having accidentally bought a book she had previously donated to the bookstore. “My two sons gave me a Nook tablet, but it’s still too expensive to buy books on there, so I just buy paperbacks here—$1 for ten books, you can’t beat that deal,” Rapadas said. Another manner in which the bookstore raises funds is through the annual membership donations from residents and businesses. Inside the store visitors can find a yellow sheet that you turn into the bookstore cashier with your information and donation in order to become a member. There are seven different memberships you can sign up for with the lowest one being an Individual Member
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Friends of books: co-managers Melanie Dennis (left) and Marianne Getz stand outside the Friends of the Library Bookstore. The bookstore was able to raise more than $100,000 to renovate the library.
for $10 per year and the highest being a Life Member for $200 per year. Once your membership is approved you’ll receive a membership card, the quarterly newsletters, and a $5 gift card for the bookstore in the mail. According to the Summer 2016 newsletter from the bookstore, they made a total income of $19,334 from June 2015 to April 2016. While the total spent during the same time frame on materials and programs was $8,642. The next two library renovations on
Patterson’s list are to turn the multiple information desks within the library into a one-desk system and to upgrade the electric power system. With many changes coming from the civic center relocation project the library staff is preparing to move the main entrance and book-drop zone with help from the bookstore. “The Friends of the La Habra Library Bookstore is the strongest supporter of the library,” Patterson said. “We wouldn’t be where we are now without them.”
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New coach looks to help Raiders build for new season By Sarah Fenton La Habra Journal
Former La Habra High School quarterback, Daniel Morales, is now the new head football coach at the school that was once his rival, Sonora High School. “It was exciting, first off,” Morales said. “I’m going to be able to teach and be head coach, something I’ve always wanted to do. But in the back of my mind it’s crazy that I’m going to Sonora, which is our rival. Our cross-town rival since I was little.” Morales graduated from La Habra High School in 2003 and was an assistant football coach from 2007 to 2013. He served as the assistant coach at Nogales of La Puente for the past two seasons before replacing Paul Chiotti, who resigned this year. “All my brothers went to La Habra and my family has strong ties there, but at the end of the day it comes down to just being able to be a part of the community that I live in and that I love,” he said. Morales said he briefly spoke to his former coach, Frank Mazzotta, about his new head coach title. “I told him about it, we just talked a little bit. I still need to talk to him a lot more about it, but I jumped into the coaching aspect right away and just started going. Started preparing and getting stuff together, planning out spring, summer and fall and getting everything organized for the season so we can be as productive as possible.” Practices are in full force for the Raiders as he prepares his new team for the upcoming season, but looking past practices to the games on the
schedule, there is one matchup that stands out more than the others. “If you’re from the city you think about that game,” he said about playing cross-town rival, La Habra High School. “You think about all games, but at the end of the day it comes down to trying to get the most out of our kids. That game is going to happen as well as the other nine games that we have on our schedule so we’re excited about all of them and we want to go out there and be the best that we can be.” Out of the goals he wants to accomplish this season, his main objectives are for his team to be a family and play hard. In addition to his team goals, he also wants to make the community more aware of the school and its programs available to students. Outside of season, he has bigger goals in mind for his team. “The biggest goal I want to accomplish always is producing successful individuals both in the classroom and on the football field,” he said. “Having them use the tools that football teaches them and take it into the real world with them, be able to use it, become successful people, and get great jobs. I want them to support their families, and be people who care about their family and community. At the end of the day, that’s the ultimate goal.”
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Highlanders look to repeat despite loss of playmakers By Jason Burch La Habra Journal
It seems like just a couple months ago, La Habra was celebrating yet another last second miracle catch to win the CIF Championship, but alas the 2016-17 football season is nearly upon us once again. The La Habra Highlanders will officially kickoff the season at home against El Toro in just three weeks. As always, the Highlander football players and coaches find themselves searching for another CIF title. While La Habra will undoubtedly be in the hunt for another ring, they are first and foremost searching for a quarterback to take the reigns on offense. After the departure of one of the most dynamic playmakers in school history, Eric Barriere (Eastern Washington University), Head Coach Frank Mazzotta has yet to name his starting quarterback. Mazzotta said the position battle is between freshman Alex Flores , junior Zach Fogel and senior Joe Hernandez, a transfer from nearby St. Paul. While he is still unclear on how things will shake out, Mazzotta said he is happy with the progress of three players competing for the job thus far. Starting at quarterback as a freshman is a tall order at any school, especially at traditional power like La Habra. With that said, Mazzotta believes Flores has a bright future and has been impressed with his football-IQ. “Alex loves the game of football so much, he is really a student of the game,” Mazzotta said. Fogel saw some action last season in lopsided victories and showed the ability to move the ball when given the opportunity. Hernandez played the majority of the snaps behind center for St. Paul (Norwalk) last season, throwing for over 700 yards and three touchdowns. With Barriere, Amon Fellows and CJ Taylor no longer around, the Highlanders will be missing
three-quarters of their key playmakers on offense. However, they still have the explosive Prince Ross at receiver and seniors Eli Anderson and Madison Wheeler in the backfield. Ross was one of Barriere’s favorite targets a season ago and caught the CIF Championship-winning touchdown from Barriere as time expired the last time he was on the field. Mazzotta said the carries will be split between Eli Anderson and Madison Wheeler. Wheeler will also play a pivotal role on defense. He is expected by many to be one of the top recruits in Southern California. Another key returner on defense is linebacker Camron Rivas. The senior is equally adept at rushing the quarterback and stopping the run. He is also unquestionably one of the vocal and emotional leaders on the team. Senior outside linebacker Marcus Carrasco, will also be a major force on defense. Carrasco has the prototypical collegiate linebacker size and will be one of the leading tacklers for the Highlanders once again this season. According to Mazzotta, the Highlanders will be returning just four starters on offense and five on defense. One thing you can count on every season under Mazzotta’s tutelage, is the Highlanders will play physical and well coached football, from topto-bottom. Mazzotta has led the Highlanders to a Freeway League title 12 out of the last 13 seasons, and amassed an impressive seven CIF Championships in that span. With a young and explosive Buena Park team returning a lot of key playmakers, the Coyotes will most likely be the stiffest test for La Habra en route to capturing their 10th consecutive Freeway League title. It wouldn’t be reasonable to set expectations as high as they were coming into last season, especially with the uncertainty at the most important position. However, Mazzotta has proven to be masterful at building
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Takethe part in the La Habra Host is the Who Who is Club’s Baby Contest at the cutest baby cutestLions baby Corn Festival. in La Habra? La Habra? Who is in the Pick up a registration form at the Library or the Chamber ofWant Commerce office. off to show cutest Want baby to show off your little one? your little one? in La Habra?
CORN FESTIVAL 2016 Corn Festival Parade Lineup 1. Leo Club - Corn Festival Sign 2. La Habra High School Navy JROTC 3. La Habra High School Band 4. Bob Gross - President, La Habra Host Lions Club 5. Kathy Felix - Parade Chairperson, La Habra Host Lions 6. 1965 Mustang - Raffle Car 7. Miss La Habra and her court 8. La Habra Host Lions Club 9. La Habra Leos Club 10. District 4L4 Lions Sight and Hearing Van 11. Banning High School Band 12. Grand Marshal - Rosy Grier 13. California State Military Reserve 14. LH Mayor James Gomez 15. Ballet Folclorico Asi es mi Tiera
16. Mayor Pro Tem Tim Shaw 17. Scrips Mirimar Saddle Bred 18. Council member Tom Beamish 19. Pasadena Scottish Pipe Band 20. Council member Rose Espinoza 21. 26th US Calvary Philippine Scouts 22. Council member Michael Blazey 23. Rancho Laguna 24. Congressman Ed Royce 25. Wells Fargo Stagecoach 26. Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang 27. Incognito Drum & Bugle Corps
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28. La Habra Girls Softball 29. Boy Scout Troop 1814 30. Community Grand Marshal - Water Guardians 31. Cub Scout Pack 871 32. LA County Fire Department/ LHHS Cheerleaders 33. LA County Fire Department/ Sonora Cheerleaders 34. Sonora High School Army JROTC 35. Sonora High School Band 36. OC Supervisor Shawn Nelson 37. La Habra Sportsman Association 38. Brooken Horn Ropers 39. LH Planning Commissioners 40. LH Community Service Commissioners 41. C-Star Pleasure Riders 42. La Habra Chamber of Commerce 43. Morenada Real Urkupina 44. AYSO Region 94 45. North Valley Military Institute 46. Cub Scout Pack 817 47. Charros de la Puente 48. La Habra Pop Warner 49. El Bekal Temple Shrine Club 50. John Muir Alumni Drummers Association 51. Boys & Girls Club of La Habra 52. Los Nietos Valley Shrine Club 53. La Habra Youth Committee 54. Villa Park High School Band 55. La Habra High School Car Show 56. Rancho Jalisco 57. CR&R Environmental Services 58. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 59. DWA / Reum Squad 60. Ray Fernandez / Realtor 61. California High School Band
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Pacific Community is again the proud sponsor of the La Habra Corn Festival’s annual corn eating contest. Join us for a finger lickin’ good time as we celebrate the harvest with family fun, food, rides, music…and of course, CORN! La Habra Corn Festival: Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7 Corn Eating Contest: Saturday, August 6 Sunday, August 7
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