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The 67th annual Corn Festival returns with a tribute to everyday heroes. See sections inside for information.
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LHHS senior medals in surfing competition
By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
La Habra resident Nikki Chamberlain has been surfing for five years and competing for two years. The La Habra High School senior took the gold medal in the girls longboard competition at the California State Games on July 16-19 in San Diego. This is the second year Nikki has participated in the California State Games, which is a multi-sport festival of Olympic-style competition for California’s amateur athletes of all ages and abilities. State Games is a community-based member of the United States Olympic Committee. Chamberlain is currently ranked No. 13 for Girls U18 Longboarders by the Western Surfing Association, which is the oldest and largest amateur surfing association in the US. Last year, Chamberlain placed fifth at the China Uemura Longboard Classic in Hawaii among an international field of girls from Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Guam. Chamberlain surfs as much as she can with her busy schedule. She will be starting her senior year at LHHS, where she is the senior class vice president at La Habra High, an AP/Honors Heritage student, a member of National Honors Society and California Scholastic Federation. She also volunteers with the La Habra Leo’s Club. Chamberlain also works with Life Rolls On, an organization that takes those with spinal cord injuries on surfboards especially fitted for their needs. In addition to surfing, this year Nikki will be a part of La Habra LHHS Senior Nikki Chamberlain with her Life Rolls High School’s first girls golf team. volunteers and participants show their love of surfing.
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Safety first: LHPD officers demonstrate proper use of motorcycles at an event Saturday at Moto-United.
LHPD joins Moto-United for motorcycle safety event
with his young son. Talbott suggests people look for motorcycle classes at community colleges. He feels that there should be more events like the one the LHPD and Moto-United put on. “Since14 percent of all fatalities are on motorcycles, this shouldn’t be taken lightly,” he said. Saturday’s event marks the second year that LHPD has been involved in promoting an event like this one. “It’s a highly informative and beneficial piece of information for anyone riding, or anyone on the road,” said LHPD Sgt. Jim Tigner. “Now that there are more motorcycles there are higher chances of collisions, and these accidents are either life altering or life ending.” Tigner and the other motorcycle officers stressed the importance to always brush up on safety measures and laws regarding motorcycles. Officer Tam Do added, “You can never be too sure or safe.”
By Katelyn Chavez La Habra Journal
Motorcycle riders, families, volunteers, and La Habra police officers attended this event to talk about motorcycles and what you can do to ride just as good as the officers last Saturday at the Moto-United parking lot. The LHPD and Moto-United, teamed up to inform the community on motorcycle safety. LHPD officers gave demonstrations on how to properly ride motorcycles. Information and safety fliers were also given out at the event. Officers were there to explain why it’s important to know how to ride a motorcycle, with tips, and tricks for anyone interested. La Habra motorcyclist Wayne Talbott brought his son over to the event to help him become better aware of motorcycle safety. Talbott has been riding since he was a kid and keeps the tradition
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The La Habra Star newspaper printed an article and photo on July 12, 1951 about the Lions Club Corn Festival float. The float was created to advertise the city of La Habra and the Corn Festival. Wayne Irwin is credited with the design and the construction of the float, which was an ear of corn. Built by club members, the float was 22 feet long. The frame was made of wood and materials to build the float included wire netting, burlap, padding, paper mache and cheesecloth. The Lions Club funded the construction. The float first appeared in the Huntington Beach Fourth of July parade and made several appearances in parades throughout Orange County. Just another interesting piece of the history about where we live, work and enjoy being a part of the La Habra community.
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Recreational Open Swim Monday thru Thursday from 1-3 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. at the La Habra High School pool. $2 for adults 18+ and $1 for kids 17 and under.
Friday, August 14, 2015
Thursday, August 6, 2015
All La Habra High School alumni are invited to attend a mixer at La Habra 300 Bowl on Friday, August 14th from 6pm to 1am. Alumni will be meeting in the banquet room and can enjoy karaoke. The La Habra 300 Bowl is located at 370 E. Whittier Blvd.
“Fiddler on the Roof ” begins tonight at the Mysterium Theater (next to the Children’s Museum). For showtimes and ticket prices please call (562) 697-3311 or visit www. mysteriumtheater.com.
Friday, August 7, 2015
Corn Festival from 5-11 p.m.
Saturday, August 8, 2015
LH Boys & Girls Club along with HBIC (Help for Brain Injured Children) will be hosting a fun 5k run/ walk-Race for the Corn! This event will be held at the El Centro/Lions Park and check-in begins at 7 a.m. For more information on entry fees, registration, etc contact Maricela Hernandez at (562) 694-1805. Corn Festival Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Corn Festival from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. La Habra Historical Museum is open today from 12-6 p.m.-201 E. La Habra Blvd. (just North of the library). They are featuring their new exhibit, “It started in a barn…120 years of schools in La Habra.”
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Last day of the Corn Festival from 12-9 p.m. La Habra Historical Museum will be open today from 12-4 p.m. Enjoy an an easy 2 mile dog hike from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Powder Canyon Trail, 2345 Fullerton Rd., La Habra Heights. Meet up with fellow dogs and dog owners and enjoy nature together. Dogs must stay on their leashes at all times.
Monday, August 10, 2015
La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Music in the Park in La Habra Heights presents Battle of the bands with The Beatles vs. The Stones from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Be sure to bring your chairs and blankets. Food is available for purchase.
Dive-In Movie at the La Habra High School Pool presents “The Muppets: Most Wanted.” Gates open at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk. Cost is $5 per person. For more information call 562-383-4200.
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Meet William Engle, Purpose Driven Hypnotherapy. He’ll be at the LH Library today from 2:30-3:30. Everyone is welcome, no reservations are required! For more information call (562) 694-0078 or visit ocpl.org/ libloc/habra. The Whittier Area Genealogical Society will meet at 1:00 p.m. today at the Whittier Masonic Lodge, 7604 Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier. Hal Horrocks, a professional genealogist, teacher, author and lecturer, will discuss “Colonial Genealogical Records and How to Find Them”. The lecture is free and all are welcome. For more information, please call 562-6981457 or visit www.cagenweb.com/ kr/wags.
Monday, August 17, 2015
La Habra City Council Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Flag Raising Ceremony is this morning at 7:30 a.m. at Chick-Fil-A on Imperial Hwy between Idaho and Beach.
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Best Seller: Sonora alumni Molly Knight stands next to dentist Ramsey Ezaki and next to a cover of her recent book. Knight was on hand to sign copies of her book at the ribbon cutting of Ezaki’s Whittier office July 31.
La Habra Historical Museum opens new exhibit
The La Habra Historical Museum will be presenting its new exhibit “It Started in a Barn…120 Years of Schools in La Habra”, opening Saturday, August 8th. The new exhibit showcases the history of schools throughout the years, from the early beginnings in the late 1800’s to more recent years. Many photographs and articles are on display. The museum is still seeking items for the exhibit, such as Sonora High School yearbooks, class photographs and other school related memorabilia. The museum will be open during the Corn Festival, Saturday, August 8th from 12pm-6pm and Sunday August 9th, 12pm-4pm. The museum is located at 215 E. La Habra Blvd., directly east of City Hall. (562) 691-0258
LHHS Class of 1975 gears up for 40th reunion
La Habra High School class of 1975 will be holding its 40th reunion, August
15 at The Phoenix Club in Anaheim. A buffet will be served and a DJ will be providing musical entertainment. A raffle will be held. If you would like to donate an item to raffle, please bring it with you to the reunion. All alumni are encouraged to register at classreport.org. The cost is $70.00 per person to attend. Please contact Nancy Wangler Thompson at 562-6917143 to make a verbal commitment to attend no later than August 10. Also, 1975 alumni can join the Facebook page at: LAHABRAHIGHSCHOOLCLASSOF1975’s40thREUNION to reconnect with former classmates.
La Habra native, singer in role on a hit Hulu show
La Habra native, Leyo, is a Latin singer and actor, who recently debuted his single “Dime Que Si,” and is appearing in a role on Hulu’s Emmy nominated show “East Los High.” He will be performing his songs on stage at the Corn Festival this Sunday at 3 p.m.
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Beth Shalom 14564 Hawes Street, Whittier, CA 90604 562-941-8744 Erev Shabbat Services every Friday at 7:30 pm Shabbat Services every Saturday at 9:45. Calvary Chapel 1370 South Euclid Street La Habra (714) 446-6222 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., & 11 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. www.cclhabra.org Calvary Chapel Into the Light 217 North Walnut Street La Habra (562) 690-3000 Services: Sunday (English) 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Spanish) 10:30 a.m. Casa de Oracion 150 E. 1st Ave. La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 278-4282 Services: Thursday 7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Church of Christ 1621 West Lambert Road La Habra (562) 697-4115 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2351 E La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 691-1212 Community Bible Church 401 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 691-2798 Service: Sunday 11 a.m. Crossroads Community Church 222 N. Euclid La Habra (562) 691-6674 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. Emanuel Lutheran Church 150 N. Palm Street La Habra (562) 691-0656 Service: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Family Bible Church 123 E. 2nd Ave. La Habra (562) 694-9900 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Friday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. Facebook: Family Bible Church of La Habra Green Hills Baptist 2200 West Imperial Hwy. La Habra (562) 943-7291 Services: Sunday (English) 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. (Spanish) 11 a.m. (Korean) 1 p.m. Heights Worship Center International Ministries 2000 West Road La Habra Heights (626) 893-9963 Service: Sunday 8:30-10 a.m. Friday: 7 p.m. Youth worship & Adult Connection Rev. N. Jaren Lapasaran, Jr. - Sr. pastor www.hwcim.org Hillcrest Congregational Church UCC 2000 West Road La Habra Heights, CA 90631 www.hillcrest-church.org Rev. Paul Clay, Senior Pastor Worship service: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Home of Hillcrest Country Day School Church office - (562) 947-3755 School office – (562) 533-2354
Inglesia Bautista 700 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 691-8162 Services: Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Sudy, prayer service Wed. 7 p.m. Bilingual services Korean Gospel Presbyterian Church 1751 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 694-6214 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m. La Habra Christian Church 400 Bella Vista Drive La Habra Heights (562) 691-0514 Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. La Habra Foursquare Mission 324 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 694-2224 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. La Habra Hills Presbyterian 951 N. Idaho Street La Habra (562) 691-3296 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. La Habra United Methodist 631 N. Euclid St. La Habra (562) 691-1797 Service: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Lighthouse Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 550 N. Euclid St. La Habra (562) 697-1364 Service: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Lutheran Church of the Master 1601 West La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 697-2884 Service Sunday 9 a.m.
Morningstar Christian Chapel 16241 Leffingwell Road Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 943-0297 Service: Sunday 8:30, 9:45, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. Young Adults (18-25): Friday 7:00 p.m. Jack Abeelen Senior Pastor www.morningstarcc.org Mission Presbyterian Church 1901 E. Lambert Rd. Suite 105 La Habra (714) 448-3305 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.. mid-week study Na Sung 1620 Fullerton Road La Habra Heights (562) 690-7979 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 11 a.m. New Life Church of La Habra 740 E. Lambert Rd. Unit E La Habra (562) 694-5534 newlifechurchlahabra.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m.; Our Lady of Guadalupe 900 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 691-0533 www.olglahabra.org Call or visit for service information Potter’s Christian Fellowship 740 East Lambert Road La Habra (562) 690-7020 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. Redemption Hill Church Sonora High School 401 S. Palm St. La Habra, CA (562) 947-4791 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. www.rhchurches.com
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By Dennis Laherty, the Co-Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church, La Habra
The Corn Festival is here at last. Nothing is a reminder of early August like La Habra Boulevard being closed, rides being set up and food concessions adding their aroma to the downtown area. And, as a reminder of the event, people will be roaming the streets with freshly grilled and buttered corn on the cob. There really is more significance to a corn festival than people realize. Every summer in the Midwest, arguably corn country, in late June or early July there will be armies of young people detasseling corn. If you’ve never seen detasseling it is hot, tiresome, strenuous labor. It only takes place for a few weeks when the corn is at a certain stage in its development. Not so many years ago it was learned how to produce more corn, make the ears larger and even increase the size of the kernels. At a certain point in its growth a corn stalk will have tassels growing from the top of the plant. The tassels hold the pollen. When the wind blows the pollen makes its way down to the ear and in particular the silk, and fertilizes the corn. By removing the tassel when it appears on every plant in a row, it causes the pollen from every other untasseled row to provide the pollen for the detasseled plants. Through cross pollenization a hybrid ear is developed bearing larger, healthier and better tasting kernels of corn. Seed companies use this process to improve their product. Farmers follow the same process as well and experience a very similar outcome. The La Habra Corn Festival provides a vehicle for members of the community to get together in ways they would not otherwise. With the parade and all the events that are offered, our community takes the opportunity to mingle and get to know people we just don’t otherwise have the chance to. Less intense than the process of detasseling, taking part in the Corn Festival ends up the same; making us a stronger, healthier and even better community. So this weekend go ahead…Mingle. 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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LA HABRA JOURNAL
August 6, 2015
City Communicator Love Our City Program Comes to La Habra The Love Our Cities program began in Modesto, California, in 2007 and will debut here in La Habra on Saturday, September 26th, when the City, its faith-based community, and local service clubs join together for the first Love Our Cities day of service. Volunteers will perform a variety of projects around the City, including painting fences, walls, and buildings; making repairs to existing structures; planting drought tolerant vegetation; making blankets for the homeless; and holding a blood drive. Volunteers are still needed; if you would like to serve as a volunteer and/or team leader, please reigster at lovelahabra.org and be sure to like us on Facebook at LoveLaHabra. If you have a project that needs doing, you can also visit either of those internet sites. For further information, please contact David De Leon at ddleon@lahabracalgov or 562-383-4206.
Montwood Park Fitness Equipment Installed T he City of La Habra opened its new outdoor fitness equipment center for community use at Montwood Park, 231 E. Montwood Ave. The La Habra Family Resource Center, the La Habra Action Council and Southern California University of Health Sciences worked with the City to select the 12-unit system that focuses on upper and lower body strength and conditioning, as well as cardio work. Funding was provided by a three-part grant from St. Jude Hospital in Fullerton, the goal of which is to improve the overall health and fitness of the community and lower its health care burden and costs. The equipment will supplement the Move More, Eat Healthy campaign, which the City is also running in conjunction with St. Jude, as well as Friends of Family Health Center. There is no charge to use the equipment, and it’s available from dawn to dusk. For more information, please call 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 20 hours a week and also work from 1015 hours a week at local businesses. Important dates for those interested are:
♦ August 10th, 3:30 p.m. - Muir Orientation (mandatory for current/ new students). ♦ August 13th, 14th, 17th & 18th - Mental Toughness Workshops: Are you tough enough to get your diploma? (All students must attend the four mental toughness days). ♦ August 24th, 11:30 a.m. - First day of school. For more information, please contact Jenae Partida at 562-383-4227 or jenaep@lahabracity.com. You may also visit the Youth Center, located at 1811 W. La Habra Blvd., in La Habra.
Outdoor Movies Continue Although summer is nearing its official end, the free Movies in the Park program continues one Friday each month at Brio Park, 300 S. Euclid Street (across the street from the Children’s Museum). Activities begin at 6:00 p.m. and include recreation staff providing play equipment and leading games and contests. There also is a playground at the park. Movies begin at dusk. Participants should bring their own blankets and chairs for seating. Movies for September and October haven’t been selected; we are asking the public to vote on titles they’d like to see. Please visit our Facebook page, La Habra Recreation Division, to vote. Upcoming movie dates are: August 21st Big Hero 6 September 25th To Be Announced October 30th To Be Announced One more Dive-In movie will be screened at the La Habra High School Pool; admission is $5: August 14th: The Muppets: Most Wanted For more information, please contact the Community Center at 562-383-4200.
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LA Supervisor’s office clarifies fire donation By Daniel Hernandez La Habra Journal
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A new letter from Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe’s office clarifies the funds donated to the La Habra Heights Community Support Foundation for the Jaws of Life gifted to the city. La Habra Heights Mayor Pro Tem Kyle Miller obtained the letter from the county supervisor’s office to outline the large sum donated by Supervisor Knabe to the foundation, explaining that not all of the money was intended for the Jaws of Life project, which was recently donated to the La Habra Heights Fire Department. “It’s really a nice accomplishment that the residents of the community came together, over 50 of them, and donated towards the fundraising efforts,” Miller said about the resident’s portion of the donation for the equipment. According to the new letter, the breakdown of the $28,734.58 donated by Knabe is that $22,000 was for the Jaws of Life fund, while $6,734.58 was sent for the Heights Watch Program, a neighborhood watch organized by the La Habra Heights Community Support Foundation. City council members voted unanimously at the June council meeting to accept the Jaws of Life donation totaling the amount of $28,712.78, according to City Manager Shauna Clark. With Knabe’s donation, this means LHH residents contributed approximately $6,712.78. “If you don’t clarify, it appears Terry office paid Pamfor theChris like Knabe’s entire thing, and we’re sort of hanging on to the resident’s donation, which is entirely untrue,” Miller said. “I’m disappointed that a fundraising effort for our Fire Department, where over 50 residents came together along with Don Knabe’s office, would come into question from a false allegation.” Members of the community contributed to funding of the equipment through donations and some fundraising through the Foundation’s Address Post Program, Miller explained. The Address Post Program allows residents to have a clearly marked white plastic post filled with cement installed in front of their house with their address on it. The idea behind it is to help
emergency vehicles clearly see the address and respond quickly in an emergency. The labor was conducted at no cost by volunteers, and the foundation charged residents $75 to install a post. All proceeds from this fundraiser contributed to the Jaws of Life fund. Residents who donated larger amounts to the foundation for the Jaws of life fund were recognized at the June city council meeting. Also, members of the La Habra Heights Fire Department displayed the new equipment at the June council meeting while residents observed. The Foundation pursued donations for the Jaws of Life after they asked La Habra Heights Fire Chief Doug Graft what he believed was the most needed important improvement for the department. Earlier this month the La Habra Journal reported that Knabe’s full $28,734.58 donation was intended for the use of the Jaws of Life donation. This information, taken from a county document marked with a received date of January 30, 2015, was obtained by a Heights resident through a public records request, Miller surmised, and was left at the La Habra Heights city clerk’s counter during the last city council meeting. According to Miller, the information acquired from that letter was incorrect and confusing, and that it was merely an internal letter from Unparelleled Real supervisor’s Estate Services... fromoffice. our Family to You the county The county office Pam Kennedy (562)supervisor’s 547-4489 made a mistake not including the Terry Kennedy (562)in 458-7948 specified amounts in what it called Chris Kennedy (562) 537-8701 its internal memo obtained through a public record’s request according to Angie Valenzuela, deputy of Los Angeles County Supervisor, Fourth District. Valenzuela also confirmed the breakdown of the amounts outlined on the letter recently obtained by Miller. “In the future, we will ensure that all funds allocated are clearly specified,” Valenzuela said in an email. Miller emphasized that no members of the foundation are paid, and at times members of the foundation use their own personal money to support community-related projects. One of these projects, the Jaws of Life, is now in place with the La Habra Heights Fire Department.
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Mother with a passion for cooking and life Rachel Narvaez Valdez 19352015 Whittier, California Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, age 79 returned to her Father in Heaven on June 28. She spent her last days surrounded by her loving family. Rachel was born December 20, 1935 in La Habra, California to Rosalio Narvaez and Elijia Barajas Narvaez. She was a woman full of life and had an infectious laugh that made others smile anytime they were around her. She had the same effect on strangers that she would come across. She was a true example of being a hard worker and always took pride in keeping her home in order and very neat, a trait she passed on to her children. As a single mother, Rachel worked hard and raised her children mostly on her own for most of her life. She did her best to make sure her children were never without. She was known for making the best Mexican food, and would often say that you have to have a love for cooking, and she definitely had a love for cooking. She loved watching cooking shows and loved spending time in the kitchen making food for others to enjoy. She also had a love for music and baseball. She loved baseball like no other, especially her Angels. She wouldn’t miss a game.
Rachel Narvaez Valdez Most of all she was the most generous and charitable person. She was full of love and compassion towards others. Her life brought a bright light to many. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her four children, Diane Giesler, David Valdez, Richard Valdez, Liz Stewart, 14 Grandchildren and 26 Great Grandchildren. Rachel wished no flowers, but instead donations to St Jude Childrens Hospital, MS society, Cancer Association. God Bless
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LaBell, Gomez named parade grand marshals By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
This year’s grand marshals of the annual Corn Festival Parade highlight an icon of the community and a martial arts star. Los Angeles born martial artist, instructor, stunt performer and author Gene LeBell was selected as the parade’s grand marshal. LeBell has also worked on over 1,000 movies and TV shows and has authored a number of books. Born in 1932, LeBell’s love of martial arts started early. He began training in wrestling at 7 and then progressed into martial arts like Taekwondo, Shotokan, Kenpo. He was promoted to 9th Dan in Ju-Juitsu in 2004 and 10th degree in Judo in 2005. LeBell worked with Bruce Lee and trained thousands of students over the years, including Chuck Norris, Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, Gokor Chivichyan and UFC Champion Rhonda Rousey. The Community Grand Marshal for this year’s Corn Festival Parade is “Mr. La Habra” James Gomez. Gomez, currently the Mayor Pro Tem, is a lifelong resident of La Habra, and was first elected to the La Habra City Council in 2002 and was re- elected in 2006, 2010 and in 2014. In 2010 while serving as Mayor Gomez produced a music video called “I love LH” which was a parody of Randy Newman’s song “ I love LA” Shortly after Gomez was given the nickname “Mr. La Habra” because of his passion for the city and its people. Prior to serving on the city council, Gomez was a appointed to a three year term on the Community Services
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Commission. He is credited with starting the Veteran’s Day Program, t h e Yo u t h Committee, the annual tree lighting ceremony and m a ny o t h e r city programs. LeBell In 2007 Gomez saw a need in the community and in conjunction with Calvar y Chapel, La Habra started serving thousands of free meals on T h an k s g iv i ng Day. Gomez has been active in several nonprofit organizations including t he L a Habra Gomez Host Lions Club, the Gary Center, the La Habra Historical Society and Museum and the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce. For all of his work with the community, Gomez was recently presented the Citizen of The Year Award by the La Habra Chamber of Commerce. He is a former radio talk show host, having been credited with over 3000 interviews. Gomez currently works in Los Angeles as a business consultant. Gomez is a familiar face often serving as emcee at many community and non-profit events.
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Graham’s Towing: A long commitment to the community
By Taylor Engle La Habra Journal
Graham’s Towing, which started out in the back of a Chevron gas station on the corner of Whittier Boulevard and Euclid Street, has been devoted to giving back to the La Habra community for the past 36 years in so much more than just towing cars. The emergency road service was bought from Bill Graham in 1979 by a local college student in his early twenties, trusted to pay it off as he could. The Chevron and Graham’s employees at the time knew Graham as a man who always wanted to help people. He was known to hire teenagers when he didn’t even need help; he just wanted to give them a chance and a little work experience. “Bill told me I should buy Graham’s Towing from him, which I didn’t think was possible considering how young I was,” said Graham’s Towing owner Danny Hanson. “When the bank wouldn’t give me a loan, Bill told me to just dispatch the business out of the front lobby of the gas station, keep the trucks in the back, and pay him back whenever I could. He took a chance on a young kid. I owe everything to Bill
Graham.” It was Graham’s giving and trusting nature that inspired Hanson to dedicate his business and his own personal time to giving back to the community. Hanson and his wife Ofelia have been volunteering throughout the community in every way they can since he started the business. Hanson is on the Board of Directors for Help for Brain Injured Children (HBIC), a member of the La Habra Police Department’s K9 Foundation, and he annually donates trucks to city events such as the Corn Festival Parade. Also intent on giving back to the community, Ofelia is the Director of Educational Service at the Boys & Girls Club and the 2015-2016 president of the La Habra Host Lions Club. She is also a member of the Boys & Girls Club Alumni Association and was elcted to the La Habra City School District board of directors last year. “When I was a kid at the Boys & Girls Club, I benefited from various scholarships and donations from the Lions Club,” said Ofelia. “Now it’s my time to give back.” Ofelia is in charge of the after-school programs for nine different schools at the Boys & Girls Club.
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Serving the community: Graham’s Towing Service has been an icon in La Habra for decades. Owner Danny Hanson and his wife Ofelia continue to support and give back to the community.
As Lions Club president, she stays on task with projects in community service and fundraising. “Last year, we were able to give about $60,000 back to the community. It’s pretty fantastic,” she said. The Hansons maintain their spirit of giving back in everything they do. “Anyone that comes through the door of Graham’s Towing, we always do what we can to help,” said Ofelia.
Both she and Danny are really devoted to better the La Habra community and show appreciation for all the community has done for them. “When Bill was dying, I told him that I will never change the name of Graham’s Towing,” said Hanson. “He was like a father to me. He taught me how important it is to help people, and I will always be grateful for that.”
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A long commitment to local schools Despite its perception of secrecy, the La Habra Masonic Lodge has worked to support education and the community for decades. By Shawn Hanley La Habra Journal
The La Habra Cornerstone Masons is a fraternity of men dedicated to improving themselves and their community. Their simple creed,“Making Good Men Better,” sums it up. The familiar square and compass symbol may signify secrecy to some, but to the members of La Habra’s local lodge no. 659, it means brotherhood and philanthropy. Public education, not secrecy, is a priority with the Masons. “Masonry is dedicated to our public schools,” said Past Master Travis Halstead. The Lodge is active in lots of philanthropic activities, including blood drives, toy drives, recycling drop-off and partnering with a number of charities. “Every lodge in California has some sor t of event with local schools,” Halstead said. At the La Habra Lodge, Public School Night is its yearly recognition of local education. Every April, the Lodge awards two scholarships to students from La Habra and Sonora High Schools and also recognizes outstanding teachers and school staff. However, the support and philanthropy the Masons provide schools might not be known by a large number of the population because of the organization’s long perception of being a “secret society.” Secrecy may be relative anyway these days. Halstead acknowledged that the public’s perception of the Masons as a secret society may be based on the fact that “we do have certain signs and words to let us know who is a Mason. Most fraternities have some sort of way to distinguish their membership. With the internet, people are able to find almost anything they want to know, our secrets included.”
The curious can click onto the Lodge’s website and explore the guidebooks that explain that the “Masonry is an initiatic order. It is not a secret society but, more accurately, a society with secrets . . . Being part of the classic initiatic tradition is what distinguishes Freemasonry from other purely social, fraternal, or philanthropic organizations.” Senator Zavala, 26, who joined the Lodge a year ago, knows that the Masons can be misunderstood. “People’s imaginations run wild. Maybe the real secret is that the Masons are good and genuine people,” he explained. Halstead added, “I would love people looking for information to check our website. I also encourage interested people to attend our Stated Dinners the first Wednesday of each month.” Halstead is referring to the Lodge’s monthly meetings wherein members discuss Lodge business; these functions are not held in July and August. He also said that the Lodge hosts potluck dinners for the Masons’ families and friends. “This is a great time to meet the members in a relaxed atmosphere,” he said. “It is free and there is no obligation to stay.” Masonry’s requirements for prospective members are few. Belief in a supreme being is one of those requirements, but the organization is open to all faiths. Those wanting to join should be prepared to embrace one of Masonry’s most precious tenants, that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. According to Halstead, the Masons are just as committed to mentoring as they are philanthropy. “The Masons’ brotherhood is more genuine and real than you can get through any Facebook group,” said Zavala, now a third degree Master Mason and one of the younger Masons at the Lodge. “It feels rare today to find men who consider honor important. The Masons value www.edwardjones.com
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that concept. These values make me strive to be a better man.” Women are not excluded from Mason life. Job’s Daughters, founded in 1920, is an international organization for girls ages 10 to 20, who are related to a Master Mason. The girls are active in fund raising, education and community service projects. Dianne Edgar recalled that her daughter Carri’s experience with Job’s Daughters was “the best thing that ever happened to her.” Dianne’s husband, Pete, is a Past Master. “Job’s Daughters is like a sorority,” she explained. “It encourages the girls to become involved in their community, learn leadership skills, and to be kind to each other.” Job’s Daughters are the youth arm of Bethel, or women’s chapter, of the Lodge. The Bethel Guardian and Council advise and supervise the younger girls. Carri, now 30, is the current Bethel Guardian of La Habra’s Bethel No. 333 “We all work together,” Edgar said, pointing out that the Masonry and Bethel view themselves as a united group and not an organization where men and women are divided. “The Masons support the girls at Job’s Daughters in lots of ways, and the girls help with the Mason fundraisers. We are a family.” A favorite subject of science and history channel programming, the Masons’ history is rich and complex. The Masons of California traces the group’s emergence this way: In
the Middle Ages, the term “freemason” was awarded to highly skilled stonemasons who were hired as free agents to build castles and cathedrals in England and Scotland. Because of the inherent danger of their work, stonemasons formed local organizations, called lodges, to take care of sick and injured members as well as the widows and orphans of those who were killed on the job. Eventually, men who were not skilled stonemasons wanted to join the group for the many advantages it offered. These men were known as accepted masons rather than working masons. This is how the group began to shift from a craft guild to a fraternity. The Mas ons are ubiquitous throughout history. Who hasn’t heard that a great many of our founding fathers, including George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, were Masons? As America expanded west, so did the Masons. They established their first lodges in California about 150 years ago. Today there are some 340 lodges in California. Worldwide, according to the Masonic Service Organization of North America, there are about four million Masons. The Masons of La Habra have served the community for decades, and according to the members, will continue doing so for decades to come. For more information, see www. lahabramasons.com.
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The Lady Raiders Volleyball team took steps towards establishing themselves as a threat in Freeway League last season. Sonora’s finished with a 6-4 league record, and now look to build on their success. The Lady Raiders welcome back two of last season’s stars, Nicole Fraga and Allie Beattie. This year the hope is that the duo will be joined by a more balanced and deep supporting cast. “We have a lot of girls with three, four years varsity experience, highlighted with Nicole Fraga and Allie Beattie,” said Andrew Johnson, Raiders head coach. Last year Beattie was forced to sit out the first month of the season, due to CIF eligibility rules after transferring from Troy High School. However it did not take Beattie long to establish herself as one of the top outside hitters in the league. Despite only playing 22 sets for the Raiders, her 128 kills was second on the team (Fraga was first). She lead the team averaging nearly 6 kills per set. With her senior season ahead, she is poised to be an impact player for the Raiders. “It takes a lot of pressure off the
girls, with those two girls, there’s a lot that we rely on them, and they have the strong shoulders to carry the load,” Johnson said. With Beattie sidelined in the first part of last season, Nicole Fraga took on the role of star and leader, guiding her team through the preseason and their first league game. Incoming senior Fraga lead the Lady Raiders with 291 kills last season and also established herself as a top outside hitter and versatile player for the Raiders. The Raiders intend to take their next step with a focus on defense and ball control. The team has made defensive technique a point of emphasis in practice, because Johnson believes offense can come easy. “Defense comes down to effort and wanting to keep that ball alive,” Johnson said. The Raiders’ improved ball control he expects should speed up their offense so they can move from defense to offense quickly. He has decided to hold off on implementing offensive plays until they get into the season. The Raiders beat Sunny Hills, Fullerton, and Buena Park, but were unable to get past La Habra and Troy last season. This year Johnson said he expects that to change and the Raiders as a viable threat for a league title.
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Looking strong: With a large number of returning players, the Lady Raiders from Sonora look to be a strong contender for the Freeway League title this season.
However, with that as a goal, Johnson continues to keep the players focused on one match at a time. Johnson has the Lady Raiders focused on bringing a top-notch effort and work ethic, rather than looking over their shoulders at Troy and La Habra. “As soon as you start looking on the other side of the net and taking away what you need to do, all of a sudden we’re playing catch up,” Johnson said. “It’s up to them. We want to set the standard by just a good work ethic and making sure we do the things that we do well, and whatever weaknesses we have we cover that in practice.” Johnson said that the Raiders focus on hard work ethic will help to create balance. Rather than relying
too heavily on Fraga and Beattie, they intend to find success in their depth. “Injuries happen and you have to be able to adjust,” Johnson added. “What’s nice is having depth, having girls that can come in off the bench with experience and get the job done.” An improvement from last year will be by the Raiders’ middle and right hitters, along with an improvement in back row passing. “We have the ability to be a nice well-rounded team,” Johnson said. With strong leaders, a large number of returning players and a commitment to continued improvement, Johnson is optimistic for the Lady Raiders’ success this season. “We’re going to have a really good product to show, out there.”
Lomeli selected for USA Baseball development By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
La Habra resident Carlos Lomeli, was named to the USA Baseball 2015 17U National Team Development Program last week. The right handed pitcher was selected after competing in West National Team Championships in Arizona. During the USA Baseball Championship Tournament in Arizona earlier this summer, he joined the 90 mph club with his max velocity at 92 mph. Lomeli will start the program next week. The week-long 2015 National Team Development Program will be held in Orange, Calif., at Lutheran High School. The National Team Development Program offers identified athletes with an opportunity to connect with
USA Baseball staff to better prepare for a future national team experience. The program includes skill development sessions, off-field education seminars and intrasquad Stars vs. Stripes games to help develop the athletes as both a player and a person. Lomeli honed his love of baseball while playing in the La Habra Little League as well as his travel team the SoCal Bombers. The St. John Bosco junior verbally committed to St. Mary’s College after graduation. In his sophomore year, Lomeli, a scholar athlete, received offers to play at UC Santa Barbara, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, US Naval Academy, USC and San Diego State. According to USA Basebal, players are selected for the National Team Development Program based on their participation and performance at USA Baseball events.
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Lady Highlanders refreshed and ready
The La Habra High School Lady Highlanders have adjusted as a team and coaching staff while looking forward to a new, competitive season. Head Coach Adrianne Spear referred to the program, new coaches, and varsity team as “exciting.” “We have some young, new additions that bring some depth to the team,” she said. “But I can tell the team is just a bunch of fighters. I am excited to see what they can do.” Spear said there were quite a few girls at the training camp this summer; And she said some unexpected players brought talent to tryouts this year. With a handful of her team graduating after last season, Spear said was able to carefully choose her fairly, young varsity team soon after. “Now it is just a matter of me putting the pieces together,” she said. After taking second in the Freeway League last season, the Lady Highlanders are looking to build on that success with new members of the team. Although there are seven returners, the team is suffering a big loss of two middles and a setter. Spear also has to work around a couple of injuries. Marisa Spear, outside hitter and defensive specialist, has just began practicing again after knee surgery and Kimberly Gamez, also an outside hitter, is quickly healing from a broken bone in her foot. Fortunately, Senior Casey Lunceford had experience in the setter position last season and is expected to lead the team this year. She is solid all the way around, Coach Spear said of Lunceford. “I expect her to lead on and off the court.” Marisa Spear, senior, and Marina Pilkington, junior, are also expected to be experienced leaders in a competitive league.
Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal
Ready for the season: After a strong showing last year, the Lady Highlanders are getting ready to put on a strong 2015 season starting Sept 3.
Spear said this year the freeway league will be highly competitive. “We have a strong league with strong teams,” she said. “It will be interesting,” she said. “Troy, Fullerton, and Sonora will be tough. Sunny Hills and Buena Park will also be competitive.” Some changes have been made in the coaching staff for this upcoming season. Janisa Johnson is expected to be the assistant coach for the varsity team. Johnson is a volleyball alumnus from Long Beach State and is heading into her professional career. According to Spear, Johnson has great experience and training. “She brings something different to the team.”
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More changes in the coaching staff continue on the junior varsity level. Roxanne Sahagian has been given the opportunity to use her passion and personality to help the JV volleyball team to victory. Furthermore, two players from La Serna High School have transferred over to compete for the Lady Highlanders varsity team this season. The Highlanders first match is against Brea Olinda High School on Sept. 3 and Freeway League competition begins the first week of October. “It can be any one’s game this year and it has not been like that in a while,” Spear said. “I expect my team to play hard and leave it out on the court every time.”
CORN FESTIVAL 2015 Corn Festival Parade Lineup
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Order of lineup subject to change
1. La Habra Corn Festival Banner by the Leos Club 2. Sonora High School JROTC 3. Sonora High School Band 4. Ofelia Hanson- President of the La Habra Host Lions Club 5. Kathy Felix- Parade Chairman & Roy Ramsland, Festival Chairman 6. Raffle Car driven by Mark Sanders 7. Miss La Habra Carrera Vilaubi and her court 8. La Habra Host Lions Club float 9. Santa Cause classic car 10. La Habra Host Lions Motorcycle bike run 11. La Habra Leos Club 12. Lions Club Sight & Hearing van 13. The Batmobile 14. American Legion Post 267 15. LH Mayor Michael Blazey 16. TNG Real Estate 17. Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gomez, Community Grand Marshal 18. AYSO Region 94 19. Council member Rose Espinoza
20. Junior Sequoia Preschool 21. Council member Tim Shaw 22. Adagio Dance Studio 23. Council member Tom Beamish 24. Wells Fargo Stagecoach 25. OC Supervisor Shawn Nelson 26. New Orleans Jazz Band 27. Gene Le Bell, Grand Marshal 28. Boys & Girls Club of La Habra 29. La Habra Pop Warner and Cheer 30. US Congressman Ed Royce 31. John Muir Alumni Drummer Association 32. SoCal Wicked Fastpitch 33. La Habra Youth Committee 34. Chick-Fil-A 35. Banning High School Band 36. La Habra High School Navy JROTC 37. La Habra High School Band 38. Cub Scout Pack 817 39. Old Fireman Retirement Team 40. LH Planning Commissioners 41. LH Community Service Commissioners 42. C-Star Pleasure Riders 43. La Habra Sportsman Association 44. South Gate High School Band 45. Diego Hernandez, chairman of the La Habra Chamber of Commerce 46. Compton Sounders Drill Team & Drum Squad 47. Shrine El Bekal Shrine Temple 48. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 49. Shrine Los Nietos Shrine Club 50. Long Beach Junior Concert Band 51. Danny Cannon and the Light Up La Habra Boat Parade 52. Dave Schroeder and the Light Up La Habra Boat Parade 53. Rancho La Laguna 54. North Valley Military Institute
55. Dr. Ronald Correa, M.D. 56. Pasadena Cow Girls Drill Team and Drum Squad 57. La Habra High School cheerleaders 58. La Habra Collaborative 59. Incognito Drum & Bugle Corps
60. Mauricio Dominguez 61. Sonora High School Cheerleaders 62. Cub Scout Pack 871 63. Boy Scout Troop 871 64. Caporales Enaf - USA 65. La Habra Depot Playhouse 66. California High School Band
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