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September 17, 2015
Rosie’s Garage recognizes educators
LHHS opens student store
By Genesis Miranda La Habra Journal
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New business leaders: Luis Amaya, Abby Romero, Norma Mendoza and Daniel Martinez, students in La Habra High School’s Marketing and Business Program pose inside the opening of the new Highlander Hub store. The store, created and operated by students, is in partnership with the La Habra Chamber of Commerce.
La Habra High School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the new Highlander Hub, the school’s newly renovated student store last week. In cooperation with the La Habra Chamber of Commerce and its mentorship program, the business students developed the plan for this store and followed through with the development.
The store, which is located in a former storage room near the school office, will be operated and managed by the students. The store is operated as a part of La Habra High’s Marketing and Business Program. See more photos of the store on Page 13
To give children a reason to strive for higher education was the main message that Rose Espinoza spread through her program Rosie’s Garage, and it was education that was promoted at the organization’s annual fundraising dinner held last Saturday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Espinoza recognized three local people who have dedicated their lives to education and helping others Retired La Habra High School teachers Fred Lentz and Betty Carr, along with local educator and administrator Antonio Valle were honored at this year’s event. Carr retired in 2009 after teaching art at LHHS for 47 years. Lentz retired from teaching at LHHS and started the nonprofit group Advance! On to College that helps tutor and prepare local students for college. The organizations also awards a number of scholarships for La Habra area kids to help pay for college.
Council makes new regulation for construction LA HABRA HEIGHTS
By Daniel Hernandez La Habra Journal
After the planning commission in La Habra Heights looked back at policy required for construction projects, they decided to ask the city to alter one of them a bit, attempting to make the construction process simpler and remove what council members called the unintended consequences of an aggressive rule. La Habra Heights city council passed, at its September meeting, an amendment to its story poles policy, adding two key overlooked features, while also making the rule an ordinance in its municipal code. Allowing a mechanism for a waiver and a $500 refundable deposit, not one council member felt the story pole amendment needed
much mulling over. The ordinance passed with a unanimous vote, 4-0. Councilman Roy Francis was absent from the meeting. “The (original) story poles requirement was probably a little overly aggressively written, and while we’re keeping 95 percent of the policy the way it was … we are only modifying it for the convenience of residents who are not creating a structure that has any impact on their neighbors,” LH Heights Mayor Michael Higgins said. The amendment to the story poles rule hands residents who feel their construction project shouldn’t require story poles — for example: pools, basements or low rising additions — a mechanism to waive
the requirement. The requirement can be waived after meeting certain guidelines and after the community development director reviews the project. “It (the amendment) unties the planners hands,” Bergman said. Now the poles are required for new structures, additions greater than 50 percent of the original floor area, second story additions and additions that may cause concerns about bulk and mass, view blockage or privacy. Generally the ordinance makes two key changes, Higgins explained. It adds a penalty for not removing the story poles in a timely manner, and the poles are not required for projects that do not obstruct other homeowner’s view, he said. Much praise was handed to the planning commission for reviewing
an old rule, while council members touted removing some of the unintended consequences of the original rule. Members of the council explained that at times residents would fail to remove the story poles in a timely manner, or sometimes a person would move during a construction and not remove the wooden beams from the ground. With the amendment city officials require a $500 deposit, which they could keep if homeowners with construction projects don’t remove the poles seven days after the city’s appeal process. Story poles are utilized during construction projects as a tool for neighbors and construction workers to visualize the size and scope of the structure planning to be erected. See POLES Page 10
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of La Habra provides a free, nutritious snack to all youth ages 0- 18. Youth in the community are welcome to come to the club Monday-Friday between 3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. to receive a free snack.
Friday, September 18, 2015
Jekyll & Hyde and Robin Hood will be playing at the Mysterium Theater in the month of September. For more information including dates, showtimes and tickets visit www. mysteriumtheater.com or call (562) 697-3311.
Saturday, September 19, 2015
La Habra Historical Museum is open today from 12-4 p.m.-201 E. La Habra Blvd. (just North of the library) You are invited to a community variety show brought to you by the La Habra Collaborative. There will be plenty of entertainment this evening from 6-9 p.m. (buffet from 6-7). Admission is $50 a person, which includes dinner. Call Martha Lester at (949) 218-9647 or (562) 335-7281 for more information and to purchase your tickets. Learn gardening basics at Armstrong Garden Center. You’ll learn how to determine your soil type and sunlight, what to consider when choosing a plant, and general planting and watering information. This free class begins at 9 a.m. Come out and join the statewide Annual Inner-Coastal Cleanup today from 8 a.m. to noon at Coyote Creek off of Fashion Square Ln. (Behind the LH Marketplace). For more information visit www.lahabraca.gov. Sunset Bat Hike! Take in a 2 mile hike in the late afternoon You’ll see some bat houses, discuss bat feeding habits and benefits, and search the skies for some of the bats living on the Preserve. Event will be hosted by a local bat enthusiast that will bring a bat detector. FAMILY-FRIENDLY: a good choice for those with children who like to hike. No dogs. Meet at the Sycamore Trailhead, 5040 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier from 5-7 p.m.
Monday, September 21, 2015
La Habra City Council Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
NEWS BRIEFS
La Habra Heights residence are invited by the mayor and councilmembers to a Meet & Greet with LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell from 6-8 p.m. in the LH Heights Multi-Purpose Room. Also in attendance will be special guest LA County Supervisor Don Knabe and a performance by Rancho Starbuck’s award winning Drumline. RSVP to gracea@lhhcity.org or (562) 6946302 ext 222. This is exclusively for LH Heights residents only.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
La Habra Heights City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 26, 2015
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the La Habra Police Department. Turn in expired, unused or unwanted over the counter or prescription medications with no questions asked. NO syringes or illegal narcotics. Love La Habra City-Wide service is today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Help those in need and improve our city. For more information and/or to sign up go to www.lovelahabra.com and click on the projects tab or call (562) 690-5109. For more information, see their ad in this issue of the LH Journal. Casino Trip to Pauma Casino to help benefit the Scholarship Fundraiser Program presented by North O.C. Gem & Mineral Society. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. and is back around 6 p.m. For more information call Jann at (562) 691-8019 or Don & Ofelia Warthen at (626) 330-8974 or (562) 946-0828. Attract Songbirds to your backyard! At Armstrong Garden Center, learn which plants to grow to attract these beautiful garden guests. Their expert will also discuss bird feeders and birdseed mixes. This free class begins at 9 a.m.
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LH goes to college: Advance! on to College will hold its annual La Habra Goes to College event at the La Habra Community Center on September 27. The event brings college admissions counselors together in one place for families and students looking to attend college to ask questions and gain information.
LA County Sheriff to make first visit to LH Heights
La Habra Heights residents are invited by the mayor and councilmembers to meet LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell September LA County Sheriff 21 from 6-8 Jim McDonnell p.m. in the LH Heights Multi-Purpose Room. The event marks the first time that a the county’s top law enforcement officer has visited the Heights. Also in attendance will be LA County Supervisor Don Knabe. There will also be a performance by
Rancho Starbuck’s award winning Drumline. LH Heights residents interested in attending should RSVP with gracea@lhhcity.org or (562) 6946302 ext 222.
Boys and Girls Club hosts national Kids Day
The Boys & Girls Clubs of La Habra will host a “Day for Kids” event Friday, September 18, from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Day for Kids is a national initiative that brings to light the critical needs of children and calls on adults to take action in support of America’s kids. Attendees can take part in games, raffles, prizes, food and much more! For more information on the Day For Kids event or other Boys & Girls Club services, call: (562) 694-1805.
Sunday, September 27, 2015
La Habra Goes To College! Students and families are encouraged to come to the Community Center today from 1-5 p.m. to learn how to apply and pay for college. This very informative and helpful event is free! For more information, please see their ad (Advance!…on to college) in this issue of the LH Journal.
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OPINION Did you know... By Sue Thompson La Habra Journal
An article found in the January 30, 1959 issue of the Star newspaper, announced “Committee Approves Beach Blvd. as New Name for La Mirada Ave.” The name was unanimously chosen at a meeting of the Street Naming Committee of the County Board of Supervisors and representatives from several cities. The representatives were from the cities of La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Stanton, Buena Park, Huntington Beach and Santa Ana. At first, “Huntington B each Boulevard” was suggested. Some jurisdictions believed the named favored Huntington Beach and objected. Two representatives from
La Habra, Bob Bennett and George Stringer suggested Beach Boulevard as a compromise. At the time of the article, the street had several names along its route from the city of La Habra to the Pacific Coast Highway with La Mirada Avenue being the most northern name. The street was also referred to most commonly as Highway 39. Just another interesting piece of the history about where we live, work and enjoy being a part of the La Habra community. Special thanks to Nicole Panza of the La Habra Historical Museum.
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The Beach: The city of La Habra had some influence on the naming of Beach Boulevard. Had it not been for the LH’s representatives in 1959, you would be taking Huntington Beach Boulevard through the city.
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All the news that fits for our community There were some things that I knew when taking over the La Habra Journal. I knew we were going into an industry that is in a great transition. As a professional journalist and editor for years and as a journalism professor, I see the changes in how consumers get their information. We no longer wait for the newspaper to tell us the breaking news because we can now get it at light speed in many different ways, including on our smart phones. I knew the workload would be tough. Running a publication while teaching full time (including advising college students on running their publication) and keeping up with my roles, as dad and husband to my great family would mean a lot of work. However, one of the final things I knew was that this community was worth all of it. The La Habra Journal was founded in 1995 by a group of residents who felt that with the loss of the Daily Star Progress, and the Orange County Register covering the community weekly from its offices in Santa Ana, that the true sense of our community and its stories would be lost. This mission is what fueled my family and I to continue the La Habra Journal. Having all grown up here, we all knew how special this community and its people truly are. We wanted to continue to tell the stories and inform people of the great things and achievements in our area. At times, it can be challenging. Like when a brush fire endangering homes, breaks out on a Tuesday (which is my long day of teaching), and I am unable to cover it directly. However, information was shared by residents, emergency agencies and various media outlets (even if they would sometimes forget La Habra is actually in Orange County). However, I knew the community was getting information. When I had the chance I compiled the various posts, tweets and updates you all shared and posted the story, as told by you, to the LHJ social media. While it is often challenging, we
remain committed to informing the community and sharing the stories of what makes us so special. We have added social media, videos, Spanish and other content to provide information in multiple ways to reach more people in our community. One of the challenges is continuing to solicit support from the community. Not from the readership, because that has steadily increased over the last three to four years. Even the number of our wonderful subscribers has remained high. It really comes in the way of advertising support. As a free source of information for the community, we rely solely on advertising to pay for operating expenses like printing. Our amazing advertisers like Pacific Community Credit Union, Yes We Can Handyman, Continental Deli, Eloisa Sharp, Primarily Hair and others help allow us to get the information out to you. Even then, our mission as a news outlet is to inform the readers, that includes publishing ads. We can tell you of a business or service that can meet your needs, just by displaying their advertisements. Often there are articles or calendar listings that would make for great advertisements to help further inform the public of a particular event. That’s maximizing exposure to the community. Something that most can agree is a good thing to attract customers. We greatly appreciate our advertisers, and we do what we can to help promote them. We will continue to look for ways to help better inform the community of the news and stories that make us great and get them two you. As a member of the community helping each other, we should all do what we need to in order to ensure that our community stays informed and keeps moving together toward the future.
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LOCAL NEWS 4 LHPD ready to take back prescription drugs By Kelsey Hutchison La Habra Journal
The La Habra Police Department, in partnership with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, is set to host the 10th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the front lobby of the police station. The nationwide event first started in 2010 and is held twice a year in an ongoing effort to keep local communities free of expired, unused or unwanted over-the-counter or prescription medication. In the last four years, the DEA reported that consumers donated over 4.8 million pounds of unwanted medication. California had 364 collection sites across the state in 2014, including the La Habra Police Department. For the citizens of La Habra, Take Back Day is an opportunity to keep families safe. “Rates of prescription drug abuse are alarmingly high – over half of teens abusing medicines get them from a family member or friend, including the home medicine cabinet,”
said Sergeant Brian Miller, a 10-year veteran of the Special Investigations Unit of the La Habra Police Department. “Unused prescriptions are susceptible to misuse, abuse and even overdose. Medicines in the home are the leading cause of accidental poisoning.” According to the annual report published in 2008 by the American Association of Poison Control Centers, there were 255,732 cases of improper medicine use in 2007. Over 23,783 involved the accidental exposure to another person’s medication with approximately 5,000 of the cases involving children six years of age and younger. Sergeant Miller said that he is also concerned that many citizens are not even aware of proper disposal methods for prescription medications. “Flushed or trashed medicines can end up polluting our waters,” says Miller. The Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency are working together to better understand the human health and environmental risks from medication that ends up in our waterways. The FDA strongly recommends
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Keeping people safe: The La Habra Police Department will be collecting unused and expired prescription drugs next Saturday at the station as part of the 10th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
that consumers first consider disposing of unwanted medications through take-back programs like the one sponsored at LHPD. If you feel that you might have expired or unused medications in your home, stop by the LHPD located at 150 North Euclid St., to dispose of
them. All medication can be donated anonymously–no questions asked, although syringes and illegal narcotics cannot be accepted. An officer will be in the lobby area from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to accept medications and answer any questions.
GARAGE: Fundraiser recognizes educators See GARAGE Page 4
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While honored to receive the award, Lentz had nothing but praise for Rosie’s Garage. “Rosie’s Garage has been a vital part of the health and well-being of the community for 25 years,” Lentz said. “Its work in low-income areas has given them new life and vitality. The young people Rose Espinoza has helped will grow into educated, productive citizens.” Valle’s son, David, accepted the award for his father who was being honored posthumously. “It means everything to me that his long period of service to the community and church is still remembered,” said Conee Valle, Antonio’s widow. “I have a tremendous appreciation to the community for acknowledging him in this way after all these years.” The host of the evening was radio personality Jimmy Reyes and the Keynote speaker was Dr. Daniel Castro from the Sancho Show. Reyes, who is from the area, graduated from Sonora High School in 1996. Castro directed his address to all the young children who are and have been part of Rosie’s Garage. He spoke about his radio show where he had a goal similar to that of Rosie’s Garage, to instill the idea of higher education in young children. “No school, no class” said Castro in his keynote address. “If you don’t get down with the libros, you’re gon-
na end up with the burros.” Castro began recruiting children to speak on the radio as long as they were still going to school and trying their best. “If you dropped out of school, there was no room for you in the program,” said Castro. According to Castro and others, it’s people like Rose Espinoza who have a passion for education and their community that help make a difference. “Kids still need help no matter what,” Espinoza said. “Teachers can do this and we thought ‘why can’t we do this in the neighborhood as well.’” Espinoza said she never expected that she would be doing this program for more than a few years, but next year Rosie’s Garage will be celebrating their 25th year of operation. “Every child has the opportunity to reach their goals,” said Espinoza. “For me it’s realizing that even we could make a difference to the kids.” Our Lady of Guadalupe Church lent the room for the event at no cost and Northgate Gonzalez market donated the food that was served in the evening’s dinner. Rosie’s Garage started as a small project back in 1996 directly out of Rose Espinoza’s garage. Espinoza noticed that there was a high crime rate in her neighborhood and decided to do something about it, to prevent young children from being recruited into gang activity. Rosie’s Garage began as a safe place for children of all ages to go in and receive help with tutoring.
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Here’s to the educators: Betty Carr, Fred Lentz and David Valle, who received the award for his late father Antonio from Rose Espinosa. The three were honored for their service in education in the community.
The program officially became a non-profit around 2009. “It’s funny when you think of Rosie’s Garage you think of an auto mechanic place,” said Albert Tovar, chairman of the board of Rosie’s Garage. “It’s far from that. But they don’t just go to get tutored. We take them out to Cal State Fullerton. We take them to Fullerton College…We want them to get exposed to being on campus and what it feels like. So that it’s not foreign to them. Because I never knew, when I went to college, I went to USC. But I never really knew what it was like being on a campus until somebody took me. And then I wasn’t as afraid of it, it wasn’t as foreign. So that’s what we’re doing here with the kids at Rosie’s Garage.” The children who participate in Rosie’s Garage get so much more than just help with their homework; they receive the encouragement and support they need to succeed in their studies. “Every year we send maybe one or two or three depending on the funds, to a youth leadership conference in Washington D.C. The person
behind that is Rosie, Rose Espinoza. She does so much for them, and she’s such a humble person if you talk to her,” said Tovar. “It came about because we had bought a new small house in our neighborhood where I was raised and crime was at an all-time high and we were concerned about our son,” said Espinoza. “Because we’re helping, their self-esteem would go up, and they’d get better grades,” said Espinoza. A few of the original students from the first ever group of Rosie’s Garage were present at the event. “It gave me an opportunity,” said Eddie Garcia, who was one of the first students to participate in the original Rosie’s Garage. “At the end of school, my parents couldn’t help me with homework and I had just come to La Habra not knowing the language. She gave me the opportunity to learn the language,” said Garcia. “That opportunity allowed me to be where I am now.” Eddie Garcia is now a site coordinator at Imperial Middle School. Rosie’s Garage will continue to inspire many young children to
COMMUNITY RELIGIOUS SERVICES Bethany Romanian Baptist Church 1431 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 690-3844
Beth Shalom 14564 Hawes Street, Whittier, CA 90604 562-941-8744 Erev Shabbat Services every Friday at 7:30 pm Shabbat Services every Saturday at 9:45. Calvary Chapel 1370 South Euclid Street La Habra (714) 446-6222 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., & 11 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. www.cclhabra.org Calvary Chapel Into the Light 217 North Walnut Street La Habra (562) 690-3000 Services: Sunday (English) 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Spanish) 10:30 a.m. Casa de Oracion 150 E. 1st Ave. La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 278-4282 Services: Thursday 7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Church of Christ 1621 West Lambert Road La Habra (562) 697-4115 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2351 E La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 691-1212 Community Bible Church 401 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 691-2798 Service: Sunday 11 a.m. Crossroads Community Church 222 N. Euclid La Habra (562) 691-6674 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. Emanuel Lutheran Church 150 N. Palm Street La Habra (562) 691-0656 Service: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Family Bible Church 123 E. 2nd Ave. La Habra (562) 694-9900 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Friday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. Facebook: Family Bible Church of La Habra Green Hills Baptist 2200 West Imperial Hwy. La Habra (562) 943-7291 Services: Sunday (English) 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. (Spanish) 11 a.m. (Korean) 1 p.m. Heights Worship Center International Ministries 2000 West Road La Habra Heights (626) 893-9963 Service: Sunday 8:30-10 a.m. Friday: 7 p.m. Youth worship & Adult Connection Rev. N. Jaren Lapasaran, Jr. - Sr. pastor www.hwcim.org Hillcrest Congregational Church UCC 2000 West Road La Habra Heights, CA 90631 www.hillcrest-church.org Rev. Paul Clay, Senior Pastor Worship service: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Home of Hillcrest Country Day School Church office - (562) 947-3755 School office – (562) 533-2354
Inglesia Bautista 700 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 691-8162 Services: Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Sudy, prayer service Wed. 7 p.m. Bilingual services Korean Gospel Presbyterian Church 1751 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 694-6214 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m. La Habra Christian Church 400 Bella Vista Drive La Habra Heights (562) 691-0514 Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. La Habra Foursquare Mission 324 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 694-2224 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. La Habra Hills Presbyterian 951 N. Idaho Street La Habra (562) 691-3296 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. La Habra United Methodist 631 N. Euclid St. La Habra (562) 691-1797 Service: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Lighthouse Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 550 N. Euclid St. La Habra (562) 697-1364 Service: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Lutheran Church of the Master 1601 West La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 697-2884 Service Sunday 9 a.m.
Morningstar Christian Chapel 16241 Leffingwell Road Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 943-0297 Service: Sunday 8:30, 9:45, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. Young Adults (18-25): Friday 7:00 p.m. Jack Abeelen Senior Pastor www.morningstarcc.org Mission Presbyterian Church 1901 E. Lambert Rd. Suite 105 La Habra (714) 448-3305 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.. mid-week study Na Sung 1620 Fullerton Road La Habra Heights (562) 690-7979 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 11 a.m. New Life Church of La Habra 740 E. Lambert Rd. Unit E La Habra (562) 694-5534 newlifechurchlahabra.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m.; Our Lady of Guadalupe 900 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 691-0533 www.olglahabra.org Call or visit for service information Potter’s Christian Fellowship 740 East Lambert Road La Habra (562) 690-7020 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. Redemption Hill Church Sonora High School 401 S. Palm St. La Habra, CA (562) 947-4791 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. www.rhchurches.com
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By Dennis Laherty, the Co-Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church, La Habra
It’s been a week now since the annual observance of September 11, 2001. There was a billboard in Fullerton, as there were in many other places saying, “We will never forget”. In reality there was so much from that day to remember that forgetting some things would be a normal human occurrence. But one part of that day is easy to remember. Every day in Southern California there are stories of first responders, firefighters, police and paramedics running into burning buildings, pulling people from burning cars, and caring for citizens they have never met at times of critical danger to their own lives. Every day we are reminded that 9-11 is unforgettable for many reasons. One of those reasons is that the same courage and commitment exhibited on that day has not changed. The life giving service offered by first responders that day in New York, Washington D.C. and Shanksville, can be seen in our communities over and over again. If you live in La Habra or La Habra Heights, there’s a good chance you live relatively close to Harbor Blvd. How many times a day do you hear sirens, usually on an ambulance or a paramedic or police vehicle as it transports or accompanies a person to St. Jude Medical Center. Certainly some of those moments are routine. But on the basis of 9-11 and the ongoing courage witnessed every day with first responders, it is clear that whatever the need for a citizen to be pulled from a life threatening situation, there are those who protect and serve who will fulfill that role. Certainly an appropriate response for all of us is to offer a prayer for those first responders, whenever we hear a siren or see an emergency vehicle. As they continue to serve with courage, let all of us never forget, but remember. Rehoboth Reformed Church 501 South Idaho Street #120 La Habra (626) 820-9390 Service: Sunday 10 a.m.
Vineyard North Orange County 615 S. Palm St La Habra (562) 697-4600 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.
St. Paul Lutheran Church 111 W. Las Palmas Drive Fullerton, CA 92835 714-879-8290 Services: Sunday Liturgical 8.a.m. and 11 a.m. Praise: 9:30 a.m.
The Warehouse Foursquare Church 16200 E. Amber Valley Dr. Whittier (562) 690-5109 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m.
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Milestones, Movement & Momentum in La Habra City Schools September, 2015
Our schools cannot do it alone. We applaud and appreciate the support we receive from the La Habra community. We can all share a sense of pride in the strategic growth in our academic programs in the 2014-15 school year.
School is In! School began in August with excitement and enthusiasm. You can feel the momentum. Classrooms are busy with students actively engaged in learning. All schools held successful Back to School Nights introducing families and community members to school programs and expectations. At Washington and Imperial Middle Schools all modernizations are complete and classrooms are furnished to support 21st Century Learning. In preparation for Phase II of our Measure ‘O’ modernizations, Walnut also has a model 21 st Century Classroom. We are also excited that our 1:1 iPad initiative is complete for our students in grades 6-8. In addition, we have added over 100 Digital TVs and Apple TV systems that will enhance the instructional program in over 66 classrooms District wide. We are continuing to implement the Common Core State Standards and deepening our understanding and implementation of our District initiatives with the support of our Academic Coaches. Thinking Maps, GLAD, CGI, and Accountable Talk are strategies being implemented District wide to provide students the necessary skills to develop a mindset that with effort and perseverance you can do anything. We are looking forward to a very successful school year filled with expanding possibilities for our students.
Moving to Fitness!
We know how busy you are and can’t always attend a meeting or make a phone call. Let’s Talk is open 24/7 to take your comments, compliments, and feedback. You are important to us and by using the included QR code or accessing the Let’s Talk tab on our District’s website at www.Lahabraschools.org you have the opportunity to start a dialogue with the District on any topic.
Staff is committed to respond to your input within two business days.
Major Milestones of Dedicated Service A traditional activity at our District Welcome Back Breakfast is the honoring of our Certificated staff members that have achieved a milestone in their service to the students of La Habra. This year we were very fortunate to recognize four very special individuals.
Staff on the move at our Welcome Back Breakfast
The La Habra City School District understands the importance of educating the whole child and joins the City of La Habra in the Move More Eat Healthy campaign. With the assistance of Tracy Bryars from St. Jude Medical Center, we were able to kick off our commitment to fitness at our Welcome Back Breakfast with Jim Salas, creator of the SPARK Physical Education program. Dr. Salas provided data to support the positive impact a healthy lifestyle, that includes physical activity, has on students’ academic performance. Certificated staff, Board members and Administrators had the opportunity to also participate in some simple fitness activities that can be incorporated into the classroom program.
Bea Betley, a second grade teacher at Arbolita, was presented with a golden apple for her 35 years of service. A new milestone recognition of a clock for 40 years of service was presented to Shari Casey, a Special Education teacher at Walnut School; Hilda Lord, a fifth grade teacher at Sierra Vista; and Wyteria Perry, a Kindergarten teacher at El Cerrito.
We are very proud to have these very special people that have chosen to spend their career providing a quality educational program to our students. Recognition pins were also given to Certificated Staff members for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of service. Trustees with Wyteria Perry, Hilda Lord, and Shari Casey.
Supporting Each Student’s Success A special thank you to some special people whose acts of kindness are greatly appreciated. The generosity and care that is demonstrated by members of the La Habra Community is admirable. This school year, thanks to the generosity and organizational skills of Laura Foster, every student at Walnut received a binder and school supplies.
Thanks to the generosity of the Orange County Department of Education every teacher K-5 will have a Fit Kit in their classroom. The District provided teachers in grades 6-8 with ‘Brain Break’ cards that teachers can use in their classrooms to keep students alert and engaged. A special thank you to Tracy Bryars and St Jude’s Medical Center for all their support in helping the children and adults in La Habra City School District Move More, Eat Healthy.
Trustees Ida MacMurray and John Dobson with Bea Betley
Students at Walnut receiving school supplies.
We would also like to thank the La Habra Rotary Club for their generous donation of backpacks filled with school supplies for our students. This is an annual project the club undertakes to make sure that no students in the La Habra City School District and Lowell Joint School District go without the supplies they need. Mark Chavez from the La Habra Rotary dropping off backpacks filled with supplies.
In every community there are those who are less fortunate and in the city of La Habra there are many who take pride in their contribution to making their life a little less challenging by these acts of kindness.
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FEATURES OBITUARY
Suzette Eschberger
1960-2015
La Habra’s friendly, caring curator Suzette Laurel Miller Eschberger was born in Lakewood, California on September 16, 1960, to Barbara Marguerite (Bowman) and Stanley Leroy Miller. She had two older siblings, Steven and Marie. Her formative years were lived in Cypress, Garden Grove, Twentynine Palms, and Lomita, California. Suzette graduated from Narbonne High School in Lomita in 1978 and immediately left for Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, with the goal of becoming a forest ranger. While she was not able to fulfill this goal, but the love of nature never dimmed. Suzette married Randall (Randy) Keith Eschberger on September 28, 1986, in Monte Verdes Park, Lakewood. The years flew by with their blended family: Randy Paul, Jeremiah, Russell and Delci. Suzette was actively involved with her children’s schooling, church activities, and extra-curricular fun. Suzette was a dedicated volunteer: Operation Gratitude that benefited soldiers, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), costume designer/seamstress for a youth theatre program sponsored by Biola College, and team mom with the “big red van” for Delci’s Sonora High School drill team. For many years, Suzette and Randy were part of a square dance group, “The Chevrons”. Her life includTerryprofessional Pam Chris ed clerical work at Title Insurance and Trust Co. and Noritsu, proofreader and church columnist for the La Habra Journal. Her most recent position (March 2009-June 2015) focused on preserving and sharing community history as the registrar and acting curator at the La Habra Historical Museum. One particular exhibit that was close to her heart was the “Defenders of Our Freedom”, an exhibit of past and present veterans of La Habra and their contribution in the armed services throughout the years. Suzette was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and auntie. A dedicated volunteer, strong
Suzette Eschberger advocate of doing what is right, talented seamstress, fierce defender of her children and grandchildren, family gatherer, nature lover, photographer, and very good at getting her husband Randy involved in whatever cause she had her heart in. Suzette recorded in her journal, “I hope that in this life, I have been able to show those around me the love of God and to encourage others to know their Creator. There is no greater thing.” She leaves a loving legacy for her children and grandchildren. Suzette passed away at home on August 26, at the from ageour ofFamily 54. to You Unparelleled Real Estate Services... She died from endometrial Pam Kennedy (562) 547-4489 carcinosarcoma cancer. SurviTerry 458-7948 vorsKennedy include(562) husband Randall Chris Kennedy (562) 537-8701 Keith Eschberger, daughter Delci Eschberger, son Jeremiah (Maribel) Miller and their children: Antonio, Allen, Hailey, Miracle, and Liberty; son Randy Paul Eschberger and his children Sage and Jaden; son Russell Eschberger; siblings: Steven (Mellie) Miller and their children; Marie (John) Crawford and their children; Stanley Lee (Kassia) Miller and their children; Marilou (Matthew) Payne and their daughter; and their mother Carla Miller. Suzette was predeceased by her parents Barbara Haseltine and Stanley Leroy Miller. A Celebration of Life was held September 12, at First Christian Church of Bellflower.
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Katherine Brie Romero 1986 - 2015
A passionate artist with a big heart Katherine Brie Romero was born on March 21, 1986 in Fullerton, California to Alfred and Constance Romero. She grew up in the Placentia area and graduated from Sonora High School in 2004. Katie attended the Art School International in Florence, Italy in 2008. In 2009 she received her BFA from San Jose State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. In 2013, Katie received her MFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. Katie worked at the New Children’s Art Museum in San Diego. She was an accomplished and acclaimed artist whose artwork has been shown in numerous galleries and museums and is held in private collections on both coasts. For six years she has battled brain cancer. She departed this world on August 19, in Venice, California, at the age of 29. She has been interred at Forest Lawn in Cypress, California. Katie is survived by her mother, Constance, her father and stepmother, Alfred and Jan Romero; her sister, Allison Romero; her brother
and his wife, Vincent and Alison Romero; her dedicated partner, Mark Modzelewski; her cat, Bird; her beloved dog, Sunny; and so many more family members and friends. The Katherine B. Romero Memorial Art Scholarship Fund has been set up in her honor to support art students at San Jose State University. Donations can be made at www.facebook.com/KBRMemorialScholarshipFund.
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FEATURES 8 Highlander Car Show Races to the Top By Yilean Morales La Habra Journal
Rain or shine, La Habra residents spent their Saturday enjoying food, live entertainment, and beautiful cars. Hundreds of people braved the heat and summer rain to enjoy The Sixth Annual La Habra Highlander Car Show held at La Habra High School. The car show, which is held in effort to raise funds for the Highlanders band program, as well as in honor of Patriot’s Day, has become an annual tradition for the entire community. The event offered something for everyone, including raffles and live auctions, great food, a children’s play area, live performances from Farpointe band and the La Habra High School marching band and drumline and of course, all of those gorgeous classic cars. Standing next to his red ’69 RS/ SS Camaro, Tony Reyes, an active
participant in car shows throughout Orange County and ranging as far as Las Vegas, rejoiced about the La Habra show. “I love the band, a lot of the car shows I’ve attended don’t have any entertainment and I like the music.” Reyes said. He added that he was thrilled about attending the event this year and will definitely be back next year. And like all great events, a lot of preparation and time was dedicated to making this event possible. Preparation for the event begins in March, pulling together a committee of people who work vigorously to make every year bigger and better than the last. This year the La Habra Car Show approximated over 100 cars and around 200 volunteers, which, according to organizers, marked a significant growth from previous years. The La Habra Car Show, which began as a commemoration for 9/11,
Worth a photo: Hundreds of spectators braved the elements to check out the many cars on display at the Highlander Car Show last Saturday. Many also took photos of these impressive machines.
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Marching along: The annual Highlander Car Show raises money to support the La Habra High School Marching Band (above). It also awards prizes to the various car owners (right).
continues to celebrate and honor Patriot’s Day, as well as celebrate American heritage. Undoubtedly, events such as the La Habra Car Show represent a tradition in American history and preserve the idea of a community coming together to celebrate each other and spend their day looking at cars from all eras in history, honoring those who died in 9/11 and helping out the marching band. Participant and La Habra High School 1985 alum, Timothy Mestaz, believes that there is a great importance in keeping the community together. “The community comes out to the show, you get to know people, and these kind of events are important, especially for a small town like La Habra” said Mestaz, who also agreed that participating in these events is a wonderful way to get to know your neighbors. The car show was primarily designed to generate funds for the La Habra High School band. The show is a way that the community can come out to support the band, from families to La Habra alum, to people from all
over the local area. “The band boosters come alongside the school and do fundraisers to provide a broader band experience for all the band students,” said Jim Davis, Chair of the La Habra Car Show. He explained that all profits from the car show go to the La Habra band program, which with the help of these funds is able to acquire greater opportunities, such as field shows, uniforms, additional coaches and instructors. Davis and the other volunteers can mark another successful year to the list for the La Habra Car Show. A larger outcome is anticipated for next years show and planning for the event will begin as early as November. Car owners, like Reyes, said they are ready to show off their cars again next year.
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LH Pop Warner part of NFL Family commercial By Taylor Engle La Habra Journal
If you were watching a football game on television lately and saw a commercial that you swore said something about La Habra, then you were right. La Habra Pop Warner boys’ football team appears in a commercial titled “Family” for the National Football League. The Pop Warner team members are featured with New England Patriots Rob Grownkowski in a commercial, which was shot over the summer The casting director said it was “hard to find kid actors to play football players” and it felt more realistic to have actual players in the roles. The fact that it is a real team in the commercial gives it a sense of authentic comradery. The Orange Empire Conference was tasked by the NFL to find the actors for the commercial. They asked the LH Pop Warner Board of Directors to gather 10-15 boys from the team, ages 11-12, to make the journey to Palos Verdes where the commercial was shot. Manuel Ellis, president of the LH Pop Warner Board of Directors, took off work early the day of the filming to drive the boys in. “I’ve never had a problem taking off from work early to help the team out,” Ellis said. “All of my sons grew up playing for Pop Warner and I’ve seen football give my oldest son openings into colleges all over the nation. I want to give these other boys the same experiences and opportunities as my sons.” The team wasn’t expecting much
Ready to play: Members of the La Habra Pop Warner team shot a commercial for the NFL during the summer. The commercial shows football as a family and features New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski as well as the La Habra players. The commercial can be seen during most NFL games,
more than to just have fun and maybe, just maybe, be on television a little bit, but upon arrival they realized the only teams invited were the La Habra League and the Orange Chiefs. “They asked the boys to wear their blue jerseys, which none of them had because they weren’t expecting to actually be in the commercial,” said Ellis. “Luckily, I had enough white jerseys in the car to go around.” The boys were accompanied by two actors, one playing the coach and the other playing a team
member. The boys enjoyed talking to the actors, learning about their craft, and teaching them about football. The commercial was shot in a locker room and on the field, where the team ran plays just like they do at practices. “They had a blast,” Ellis explained. “The director asked them to line up and they were ready in an instant; it was like second nature to them.” The team was surprised to see the commercial get air time. “Look, there I am!” exclaimed
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11-year-old player Mason Ellis every time he sees the commercial on television. Seeing themselves on the screen makes the entire team feel like movie stars. The commercial airs every Sunday during the football games. The La Habra Pop Warner League hopes to stay in contact with NFL casting for future opportunities. “It made the boys feel that much closer to one another as a team, and it helped make the commercial as realistic as possible,” Ellis said. “It’s a win win all around.”
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FEATURES 10 Helping to prevent hearing loss goes a long way HEALTH: Taking care of your hearing now can help to preserve it. By William Schenk, BC-HIS, ACA Fullerton Hearing Center
Did you know recent studies show one-third of all cases of permanent hearing loss are actually preventable? Learn the proper methods of protecting your hearing! Depending on the type and cause of the hearing loss, using the following prevention methods may help individuals protect their ability to hear. Avoiding prolonged exposure to loud or noisy environments, short bursts of excessively loud sound and wearing proper hearing protection are both important steps to preventing damage to hearing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an estimated 22 million Americans are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work
on a daily basis. While sensitivity to loud sounds varies from person to person, prolonged exposure to noise levels over 80 decibels - the sound of a garbage disposal- can cause permanent harm to hearing. And the higher the noise level means the greater the risk of hearing loss. Prolonged exposure isn’t the only way loud sounds can damage hearing. Exceptionally loud noise, even for a short duration, like firing a gun or an explosion can cause irreversible hearing loss. The problem with hearing loss caused by loud noises is the individuals don’t realize when a situation is too noisy or could be damaging to hearing. There are numerous indications of an environment which might be harmful to hearing, including: raising your voice to be heard; being unable to hearing someone three feet away from you, speech around you sounding muffled or dull after leaving a noisy area or experiencing pain or ringing in your ears (tinni-
tus) after exposure to sound. Permanent hearing loss can develop from loud noise because of damage to the delicate pathways of the ear canal. A noise is collected by the ear through sound waves, which travel down the canal and toward the eardrum. When sound is at a loud or dangerous level, the force of it can damage or dislodge the tiny bones of the middle ear. In addition to disrupting the middle ear, loud sound can damage the tiny hair cells lining the inner ear. Because healthy hair cells are required to send electrical impulses to the brain, damage to them can result in permanent hearing loss. The good news is there are numerous precautions individuals who work in a noisy environment can take. There are several types of hearing protection gear available, from low cost, low-tech foam or wax to high-tech, high-end noise cancelation devices. The best one differs based on an individual’s protection needs.
If an individual is experiencing any of these symptoms, a hearing healthcare professional can perform a hearing test to evaluate what kind of loss is present. Some hearing loss is caused by illness or earwax which can be treated by the practitioner or with medicine. If a hearing loss is already indicated, having it evaluated by a hearing healthcare professional could help prevent the loss from getting worse. It is possible they might need a hearing instrument. The instruments won’t restore hearing, but will help the individual communicate better. The key to hearing loss prevention starts with the individual. Avoiding prolonged exposure to loud or noisy environments, short bursts of excessively loud sound, wearing proper hearing protection and having your hearing checked if a loss is suspected, are all important steps to preventing damage to hearing.
POLES: Heights changes building regulations (From Page 1)
In La Habra Heights the poles are usually brown wooden poles, generally two by four inches in width, placed at the corners of the proposed structure, Higgins explained. Bright colored rope with flags hanging from them wrap around
the top, while the tips of the poles are painted a bright color. Not all cities use this rule, but City Councilman Brian Bergman, also one of the architects of the original rule, believes residents in LH Heights can use the process to protest to the city about any construction projects that might inter-
fere with a home’s view. “The community had concerns about structures going in and that they couldn’t see the visual outline of the structure,” Bergman said about residents at the time the original rule was hatched. “And so we looked at other communities at that time, and a lot of hilly communities
required story poles.” Bergman was part of the city’s planning commission who devised the original rule in 2002. “It gives the resident a visual, so they could see what the building is going to look like … and how it’s going to impact them,” Bergman said about the story poles.
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Brindando amor y una mano en La Habra Por Genesis Miranda La Habra Journal
Mejorar la ciudad en la que viven es una de las metas de una comunidad unida, y la ciudad de La Habra no es excepción. El programa de Love La Habra comenzó después de que tuvo un gran resultado el programa de Love Modesto, el cual fue iniciado en el 2007. Por el gran éxito que tuvo Love Modesto, se extendió a más de 50 ciudades más. Esta es una oportunidad para qué las personas trabajen juntas y ayuden a su ciudad, explicó el Pastor Kurt Fuller de la iglesia The Warehouse Foursquare Church en Whittier. No solamente se depende de voluntarios, también participan agencias de servicio público y organizaciones religiosas. Sus proyectos varían desde pintar las paredes del museo de niños hasta reparar paredes y ventanas de edificios locales. Hacen todo desde ayudar a arreglar el patio de algún vecino que no tiene los medios para hacerlo, o una escuela que necesite arreglar su patio de recreo, dijo Fuller. Ellos ayudan a reclutar a las personas y a recaudar los fondos para estos proyectos. El grupo de Love Fullerton lleva a cabo un evento anual, y de ahí es donde salió la idea para hacer uno parecido para Love La Habra. Durante una de las reuniones mensuales se habló de cómo podrían las organizaciones religiosas ayudar a la comunidad. Pensaron en hacer algo parecido al evento anual de Love Fullerton. Fue ahí cuando se decidió que la iglesia The Warehouse Foursquare Church es la mejor opción para organizar este evento. Fuller tomó la responsabilidad de reunir a la comunidad y organizar
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Brindando amor en La Habra: El primer Love Lahabra llegara el 26 de septiembre. Este dia estara lleno de actividades divertidas u a de ayuda para la ciudad.
este evento. “Cómo podemos trabajar juntos para hacer algo”, dijo Fuller. “Todos pensaron que nuestra iglesia era la mejor para dirigirlo”. El evento comienza a las 8 a.m. donde las personas llegarán a registrarse y recibirán una camiseta y un pequeño desayuno. Después, de las 9 a.m. hasta las 12 del medio día, todos se irán a sus proyectos específicos en los que se apuntaron anteriormente. Al regresar de trabajar en sus proyectos, les esperará una fiesta de
agradecimiento donde los adultos y niños puedan divertirse. Aunque este es el primer evento que se lleva a cabo para Love La Habra, se espera que se convierta en un evento anual cada primavera. Este tipo de programas llaman a gente de la comunidad a que se ofrezcan como voluntarios para varios proyectos con la meta de mejorar la ciudad. Love La Habra se dedica a unir personas que se preocupan por su comunidad, para que juntos la mejoren poco a poco.
“A lo que estamos invitando a las personas es a que vengan y trabajen lado a lado y trabajar juntos para hacer a nuestra ciudad grandiosa”, dijo Fuller. El sábado 26 de septiembre se llevará a cabo el evento de reunión de Love La Habra en el parque Portola. La dirección del parque es el 301 S. Euclid Street, La Habra, CA 90631. Personas de la comunidad pueden visitar la página web Lovelahabra. com para inscribirse a alguno de los proyectos comunitarios.
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Highlander Hub showcases local collaboration
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The Highlander Hub opened last week highlighting the collaboration between the local business community and education. In an effort to help provide real-world training for students, the La Habra Chamber of Commerce and its partnership with La Habra High School helped create this student initiated, designed and operated store. The renovation of the room took all summer and after stocking the merchandise, the store, which sells La Habra High School goods, was ready for the ribbon cutting. In attendance at the ribbon cutting were representatives of the La Habra Chamber of Commerce, California State Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang, and U.S. Representative Ed Royce. The Hub was also made an honorary member of the Chamber of Commerce.
Grand Opening: The ribbon is cut by Daniel Martinez, the Hub’s CEO and Norma Mendoza, COO. Both students are part of La Habra High’s Marketing and Business program.
Daniel Martinez, the Hub’s CEO and Norma Mendoza, COO received recognition from representatives from local government officials and became members of the La Habra Chamber of Commerce.
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Raiders keep streak alive
By Erik Markus La Habra Journal
The Raiders extended their winning streak to three games with a 43-14 road victory against Mayfair High School. The Raiders have also stacked together two straight dominating road performances with wins against Brea High School on September 14 and Mayfair Friday as the team is growing together. “It’s just the brotherhood, we want to play for each other, we want to win for each other, we want to fight for each other, we’re going to do whatever it takes, we’re going to claw we’re going to scratch, and we’re just going to get it done,” Raider Quarterback Cole McDonald said. “They have a pretty good defense, they’ve done a good job this year, and they cause a lot of havoc, so we knew we had to execute offensively,” Head Coach Paul Chiotti said. The Raiders won their first game behind the legs of running back Jacob Fimbres, but in these last two victories, they have shown the ability to score quickly and in bunches. Sonora was able to move down field with ease, and scored their first touchdown on a 29 yard touchdown pass to Jason Clayton. The Monsoons were able to respond four plays later with Jonathan Orizaba breaking free for a 40 yard touchdown. But while the early part of the game looked like a track meet, the Raider’s defense tightened up, forcing a turnover on downs and a punt on the next two drives. “We always talk about making
plays on those third downs, get off the field, and we made some key stops on fourth down and on third down. Our guys’ defeated blocks and made plays, it’s a great win for us,” Chiotti said. The Raiders defensive pressure was spearheaded by their line led by Eric Pulliam and Jorge Bernabe. Pulliam ended with two sacks, including a sack defending the goal line. Down 43-7 midway through the third quarter, the Monsoons drove all the way to the 7 yard line. The monsoons were called back for a 5 yard penalty, then lost yards on two straight plays to fall to third and 30. The Monsoons would get up to the 20 yard line but had their pass fall incomplete for another turnover. “When their backs are up against the wall, they’re responding. Whether it’s if they score, answer offensively, we’ve been doing a great job of that, and if a team is driving on us, and our backs are up against the wall, making that key stop,” Chiotti said. The Raiders have continued to maintain a balanced offensive offense, splitting carries between McDonald and Fimbres. The offensive line has continued to be a key strength to the Raiders’ ability to score points, because their physicality wears down their opponents. “This year it actually feels like we are starting to play a full four quarters of football,” Fimbres said. “That’s normally where we start popping our big plays, because we start really just wearing on the other team,” Chiotti said.
Photo by Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal
Runnin’ Raider Sonora’s senior running back Jacob Fimbres has been one of the workhorses for the Raiders this season with 144 yards on 12 carries and 4 touchdowns so far for the season.
The Raiders dangerous running ability has opened up passing lanes, which have allowed Steven Riley and Clayton to take advantage. Clayton was injured early in the Raiders matchup with the Monsoons, but McDonald and the Raiders didn’t miss a beat. “As soon as we lost Clayton, it pumped us up a little bit more, to fight for him,” Bernabe said, “we showed them that even when you take one of our guys out, we’re just going to fight even harder.” He distributed his passes completing 10 of 13 passes. Fimbres became a primary receiving option, catching touchdowns from 60 yards on a
swing pass, and 73 yards on a screen pass. He also added 134 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Raiders have used the heat to their advantage to toughen them up. “We’ve had some hot days and these guys don’t gripe. They go out there, we had some good practices this week, we talked about controlling what we can control,” Chiotti said. “It was hot” McDonald said. “We all worked hard this week, and coach pushed us extra hard. But we can see it pay off on the scoreboard.” The Raiders will bring their threegame win streak home for a homecoming game against Yorba Linda High School.
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Highlanders hiccup at home A pair of costly turnovers late in the game by the Highlanders sealed the victory for the Diablos. By Jason Burch La Habra Journal
The La Habra Highlanders took advantage of home field early looking to make it three straight wins to start the season on Friday night, but a resilient Mission Viejo team fought back and secured their own plan to stay unbeaten with a 24-14 win over La Habra. Following back-to-back blowout victories to begin the season, the Highlanders (2-1) looked like they were picking up right where they left off. The offense moved the ball seamlessly down the field on the 80-yard opening drive that finished with a 10-yard sweep by running back Cortlin Taylor strolling untouched into the end zone to put them on the scoreboard. The Diablos (4-0) answered back with an equally impressive drive just a few minutes later, finished off with a similar sweep right by Jordan Loya for the 14 yard score to tie the game. With the game tied in the second quarter, both defenses began to tighten up. Quarterback Eric Barriere drove the Highlanders inside the 10-yard line, but on third and goal tossed an errant throw into the back of the end zone that the Diablos picked off. The La Habra defense erased the turnover, forcing Mission Viejo to punt after just three downs. The Diablos forced a Barriere fumble on the next possession, giving the Diablos the ball at midfield. Trying to cash in on the turnover, Mission Viejo moved the ball all the way to the 6-yard-line setting up a first and goal. However, the Highlanders defense stiffened up as at least four different blue and white jerseys swarmed quarterback Brock Johnson for the sack on third down, forcing a 35-yard field goal seconds before the half expired.
Photos by Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal
Breaking away: La Habra Senior Cortlin Taylor pushes away a Mission Viejo defender as he works to break outside. The Highlanders lost 24-14 Friday night at home.
The Diablos caught the Highlanders flat footed after halftime with an 80-yard strike from Johnson to wide receiver Austin Osborne for the touchdown, extending their lead 17-7. La Habra answered back with a 12-play drive capped by a slant into the end zone from Barriere to wide receiver Gio Pavon bringing them with a field goal at 17-14. On the Diablos next drive, Johnson got into a rhythm with wide receiver Jason Lee, connecting with him on four straight. However, on a critical fourth and eight, inside the
red zone, Jacob Colacion stepped in front of Lee and picked Johnson off. With four minutes to play, the Diablos pinned the Highlanders back on the 3-yard-line with a perfectly executed corner punt. La Habra was within a touchdown of the lead with just enough time for a miracle comeback. Before the Highlanders drive even got started, Diablos linebacker Colin Shooler jumped in front of a routine check down throw to the flat by Barriere and took it 27 yards into the end zone, all but sealing the victory for the visitors. Highlanders Head Coach Frank Mazzotta said he was disappointed, but realized the game would have been much different if his team would have cleaned up just a couple
mistakes. “The difference in the game was the turnovers by us and we didn’t catch a few balls that we should have,” Mazzotta said. It appears La Habra could be closing the gap. The last time La Habra and Mission Viejo met, the Diablos ran away with it 49-20. Tonight was a much different type of contest. “It’s always encouraging to see our guys come out and play tough and physical like they did tonight,” Mazzotta said, “but we have to correct the mistakes if we want to be a great team.” The Highlanders have another pre-league test when they travel to Long Beach to face an undefeated Los Alamitos team.
Get away: La Habra quarterback Eric Barriere pushes away Misison Viejo’s Brenden Schooler as he heads toward the end zone. Barriere finished the night with 219 yards and a touchdown for the Highlanders.
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