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Ballet Folklorico: Performers from Corona Dance Studio danced a variety of traditional dances of Latin America at the opening of the La Habra Historical Museum’s new exhibit “La Habra, Small Town Abundant Talent”. For more on the exhibit go to Page 4. For an article in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, go to Page 13.
Remodeled Heights city hall ready for move in
By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
After nearly 10 months of working in temporary buildings, the La Habra Heights city staff is starting to move back into its remodeled city hall. The city had been working out of the original city hall building, which was built as a school in the 1950s. The city council unanimously approved the remodel project in order to bring the resources up-to-date and to help the city staff work in a more functional environment. “The new facility is not just func-
tional, it’s beautiful,” said Shauna Clark, La Habra Heights city manager. The cost of the entire remodel, including architectural designing, furniture, building construction, etc., will be between $2.3-$2.4 million when it is all complete according to Clark. She added that the entire city staff is excited about the new facility and feels that residents will like the new city hall. “We’re all excited,” she said. “It’s just a better and healthier place to work.”
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Finishing touches: The La Habra Heights city hall is almost finished with a 10-month renovation project.
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The sound of accordions, the smell of bratwurst and the clanging of beer mugs will be filling the Target parking lot this weekend as the La Habra Chamber of Commerce celebrates its second annual Oktoberfest. Craft vendors and international food makers will be on hand selling their goods as various musicians perform live music on stage. According to Chamber President Mark Sturdevant, there will be an expanded beer garden from last year’s event. “La Habra Oktoberfest broke new ground last year in offering its residents an evening under the stars that actually included beer and wine,” Sturdevant explained. “Oktoberfest was well received by the public and went off without incident. Everyone was full of smiles.” While there will be a variety of food on hand to provide for an array of tastes, for those who want to enjoy a more traditional Oktoberfest experience, La Habra’s own Continental Deli will be providing some authentic German schnitzel. The Oktoberfest will be Saturday and Sunday in front of the Target.
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Community Appreciation event at La Habra Modern Dentistry-1701 W. Imperial Hwy from 11-2. There will be free Chik-Fil-A, balloon artist, face painting and a lot more fun surprises.
Lady Highlander’s Volleyball team will be hosting a car wash at La Habra High School from 8-Noon. The cost is $5 per standard vehicle and the proceeds will help fund needed equipment.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This takes place in the lobby of the La Habra Police Department. Turn in any unwanted and/or unused prescription drugs, anonymously and with no questions asked. No syringes or illegal narcotics will be accepted.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Oktoberfest! Enjoy international food, beer & wine. There will also be live entertainment and vendors. Located in the Target parking lot on Imperial Hwy and Idaho from 3-11p.m.
Rosie’s Garage is having its 3rd Annual recognition dinner tonight from 5:30-9 p.m. at the La Habra Community Center. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year! Cost is $45. For more information call (714) 626-0655.
Be sure to come out to Our Lady of Guadalupe’s 59th Annual La Fiesta today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy food, games, rides and live music! National best selling author of Ask a Mexican and OC Weekly editor, Gustavo Arrellano will be visiting the LH Library today at 2:30 p.m. to explore the history and culture of Mexican food in the United States. The SOHO Taco Truck will be on Unparelleled Services... our Family You hand toReal sellEstate tacos andfrom drinks to to enjoy during the (562) program. Pam Kennedy 547-4489
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Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal Creative students: The La Habra City Council recognized the team of students from the Boys and Girls Club who won a competition by Taco Bell by creating a new menu item, the Jalarito.
Right Aid rewards Rosie’s Garage with $10,000 grant
The Rite Aid Foundation presented a $10,000 KidCents grant last Thursday to Rosie’s Garage, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization based in La Habra, that provides a safe place for impoverished and underprivileged children to learn and receive after-school tutoring. The grant is in celebration of an enhancement to The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidCents program, an in-store round up program that supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children.
American Christian Credit Union raises money for charity
America’s Christian Credit Union participated in the annual Miracle Jean’s Day fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals bringing the total of funds raised for CMN in 2014 to $8,000. Since 2009, Miracle Jeans Day has encouraged groups and individuals alike to trade their traditional work attire for jeans and help raise funds for kids treated at the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in their area. Since its beginning, Miracle Jeans Day has raised more than $2 million to help fund life-saving medical needs in Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
League of Women Voters to hold luncheon
The League of Women Voters his holding a La Habra City School District Candidates Forum on Monday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m., at he La Habra City School District 500 N. Walnut Street, La Habra. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens. To be better informed. The League encourages residents to come to the La Habra City School District Candidates Forum where you can meet and ask questions of the candidates.
La Habra Library to hold infant programs Delight and stimulate your child’s senses with the Baby Lapsit program starting on Saturday, Oct 18 at the La Habra Library. The 30-minute program is designed for children up to 18 months with an adult caregiver. Learn to play with your child using songs, rhymes, finger plays and more. The class will be held in the Meeting Room, does not need registration, and of course is free. At the end of the class, there will be a 30-minute playtime for babies & adults. The La Habra Library is located at 221 East La Habra Blvd, La Habra, CA, 90631, and can be reached at 714-526-7728
Notable local author speaks at La Habra Library
The La Habra Library will have National Best Selling Author of Ask a Mexican! and OC Weekly editor Gustavo Arellano as he takes you on a tasty journey exploring the history and culture of Mexican food in this country. Author of Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, Arellano is also the restaurant critic for OC Weekly’s “Hole in the Wall” column. The event takes place Sunday, October 5 at 2:30 p.m. The Soho Taco Truck will be on hand to sell tacos and drinks that you can enjoy during the program.
La Habra Historical Museum seeking donated computer
The La Habra Historical Museum is seeking a donated computer from the community. If interested in donating, contact Suzette Eschberger at the La Habra Historial Museum (562) 999-6453 or email her at Suzette. lhhm@gmail.com
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Did you know... By Sue Thompson La Habra Journal
La Bonita Park is located at 1440 W. Whittier Blvd. and consists of 22.6 acres of land. The City of La Habra purchased the land in 1957 and development of the park began in 1960. Bonita means beautiful in Spanish. Structures at the park include the Boys and Girls Club, Child Development Center and the Girl Scout Pavilion. A skate park is located on the east side. La Bonita Park has four lighted softball fields and is the home field for the La Habra Girls Softball Association.
The park is also the location of the City of La Habra’s second water well. The well began operating in September of 2012. Amenities at the park include picnic and playground facilities, basketball courts and a landscaped trail that follows a stream bed through the park. Just another interesting piece of the history about where we live, work and enjoy being a part of the La Habra community. Source: www.ci.la-habra.ca.us
A look at language: Phrase origins By Michael Tye For the La Habra Journal
We all rememb er the s cene when the rider brings his steed to a dust-raising halt to deliver a critical message or intervene to save the day.
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Time to honor La Haabra’s Hispanic Heritage It doesn’t take much effort to look around our community and see the long connection we have to the Hispanic community. From the street names, schools, many shops, parks and even the name of the city itself, you can see the influence on the La Habra community. I bring this up because it is Hispanic Heritage month and the time to acknowledge and appreciate the culture and history that is so entwined with our community. In this issue we have a feature on Cruz Reynoso, who became the first Latino on the California Supreme Court. No matter your political view, the story of a son of a migrant farm worker in La Habra who battled his way for an education and to be appointed to the highest court in the state is pretty impressive. It’s an example of what we have been told and what we tell our children. With hard work, you can become anything you want. Reynoso’s story also sheds light on a part of La Habra’s history that it isn’t totally proud of; the segregation in its school system. Wilson Grammar School was where the children of the Hispanic worker in the camps went to school. They were forced to learn English and abandon the Spanish language. Think about that. They were sent to a school with only Latinos and then punished for speaking Spanish. It was English or nothing. The school maintained this focus through 1950. After that, integrated schools that we currently have in the La Habra City School district started being built around the city. We have come a long way as a city in its tolerance and acceptance of others. Where the Wilson School looked to force English on Hispanic children, today, the LHCSD has initiated a dual immersion program that teaches both English and Spanish from transitional
kindergarten through second grade. The goal is to have bilingual students, of any ethnicity, by third grade. We really have come a long way. However, there is further to go. This year, Latinos will make up 39% of the population in California. That’s more than any other state except for New Mexico. Yes, that means more than Arizona (30.2%, more than Texas (by a slim margin 38.2%) and Nevada (27.3%.). Further, it is more than the resident white non-Hispanic population, which makes up 38.8% of the state’s population. This is according to the Pew Research Center. With those numbers, which will continue to grow, it is important that our cities continue to strive for continued cultural integration. I’m not suggesting that everyone should learn to speak Spanish, but I highly encourage the non-Hispanic population to look for ways to open up to the culture. Find out what La Habra means and where the names of some of these city parks come from. Find out about Sonora High School’s true mascot, the Zapata Raider, by finding out about Emilliano Zapata. Look at the history of La Habra and how the Orange County communities and citrus growers grew on the backs of the Hispanic workers. Learn about Hispanics who have come through the city and made a difference, Like Reynoso and Rose Espinoza. We have made strides, but it is up to us, the people of this community, to want to continue to do more. La Habra is a caring community, lets continue to move forward and care for all of our people and cultures in this community. Have a happy Hispanic Heritage Month and continue to work to make a difference in our community. —The Editor
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New museum exhibit shows off La Habra’s talent
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The La Habra Historical Museum opened its new exhibit, “La Habra, Small Town Abundant Talent” on September 20. The exhibit showcases La Habrans who displayed some kind of talent or passion. Those featured in the exhibit come from all areas, artists, wood carvers, hot rod designers, musicians, dancers, performers and much more. Famed Hot Rod designer, the late Boyd Coddington was recognized for the work he created at his La Habra shop. His widow, Jo Coddington and sons were on hand at the opening event. Wood carver Charlie Deberry showed his work. However, he never considered his work art. “I never sold a piece,” he said. “I’ve given more away to people. To me, it means more knowing that you bring a happiness to them without a price.” The exhibit runs through February. The museum is located at 215 E. La Habra Blvd. Phone: (562) 691-0258.
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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) 9:30 a.m. (Korean) 11 a.m.
Mission Presbyterian Church 1901 E. Lambert Rd. Suite 105 La Habra (714) 448-3305 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.. mid-week study
Heights Worship Center International Ministries 2000 West Road La Habra Heights (626) 893-9963 Service: Sunday 8:30-10 a.m. Friday: 7 p.m. Youth worship & Adult Connection Rev. N. Jaren Lapasaran, Jr. - Sr. pastor www.hwcim.org
Na Sung 1620 Fullerton Road La Habra Heights (562) 690-7979 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 11 a.m.
Hillcrest Congregational 2000 West Road La Habra Heights (562) 947-3755 Service: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Inglesia Bautista 700 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 691-8162 Services: Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Sudy, prayer service Wed. 7 p.m. Bilingual services Korean Gospel Presbyterian Church 1751 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 694-6214 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m. La Habra Christian Church 400 Bella Vista Drive La Habra Heights (562) 691-0514 Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m.
New Life Church of La Habra 740 E. Lambert Rd. Unit E La Habra (562) 694-5534 newlifechurchlahabra.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m.; Our Lady of Guadalupe 900 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 691-0533 www.olglahabra.org Call or visit for service information Potter’s Christian Fellowship 740 East Lambert Road La Habra (562) 690-7020 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. Rehoboth Reformed Church 501 South Idaho Street #120 La Habra (626) 820-9390 Service: Sunday 10 a.m.
St. Paul Lutheran Church 111 W. Las Palmas Drive Fullerton, CA 92835 714-879-8290 Services: Sunday Liturgical 8.a.m. and 11 a.m. Praise: 9:30 a.m.
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Vineyard North Orange County 615 S. Palm St La Habra (562) 697-4600 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. The Warehouse Foursquare Church 16200 E. Amber Valley Dr. Whittier (562) 690-5109 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m.
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La Habra Foursquare Mission 324 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 694-2224 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. La Habra Hills Presbyterian 951 N. Idaho Street La Habra (562) 691-3296 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. La Habra United Methodist 631 N. Euclid St. La Habra (562) 691-1797 Service: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Lighthouse Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 550 N. Euclid St. La Habra (562) 697-1364 Service: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Lutheran Church of the Master 1601 West La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 697-2884 Service Sunday 9 a.m.
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Keeping students mentally and physically fit
Healthy Children, Healthy Learners September 23, 2014 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.
Introducing Our Youngest Language Learners
Supporting Student Health & Wellness
¡Buenos dias, amigos! Walking down the hall outside Kindergarten Room 6 at Arbolita you will hear students and adults in conversation in Spanish. This is an extension of the learning that is occurring in our two Dual Immersion Kindergarten Classrooms. In a very short time, our youngest language learners are demonstrating their ability to communicate in a second language as well as being able to read and write in Spanish. We are pleased to see the progress of the students in our new Dual Immersion program. For 80% of their school day, students are immersed in classroom instruction in Spanish. By design, these classes include an even number of Native and non-Native Spanish speakers. This provides students the opportunity to learn from and support each other in this language learning experience. Proficiency in a second language is an important skill in today’s changing world we are pleased to be able to offer this educational opportunity to our students.
In the La Habra City School District we have always placed great importance on supporting our students in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and encouraging good nutrition. Our partnership with the Orange County Department of Education, in the Network for a Healthy California Grant, supports our Harvest of the Month activities. These activities introduce our students to developing healthy eating habits by including more fruits and vegetables in their diet. Our District Food Services Department supports these activities by making these featured food choices available in our school lunch program. In addition, our school lunch program has received commendations for meeting the Federal Dietary Guidelines and Nutrition Standards and providing quality nutritional meals to assure that our students are ready to learn! This year we are also pleased to report that the District is receiving additional support to expand wellness and fitness opportunities for our students. A St. Jude Medical Center Healthy Community Initiative Grant provides support for District staff to lead wellness efforts and to implement Fit Kid Centers in our K-2 schools.
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Additionally the District’s, Thriving Schools Proposal, has been funded through the Kaiser Grant Program to support Fit Kid Centers at our 3-5 schools. Fit Kid Centers make access fun by engaging group exercise and simple, flexible, studentcentered, self-directed fitness and nutrition education activity stations available to all students at regularly scheduled times during the school day.
Las Positas students had the opportunity to “make their mark” on Monday, September 15 as they celebrated International Dot Day. Dot Day, established in 2009, is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration. The book, The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds, tells the story of a teacher who dares a resistant student named Vashti to “make her mark”. According to the author, “Vashti’s breakthrough begins with a dot on a piece of paper. Encouraged by her teacher, she sets off on a journey of selfdiscovery, letting her creativity bloom and, ultimately, inspiring others.” After reading The Dot, Las Positas students discussed the changes that Vashti experienced because of her teacher’s encouragement. Students dressed in polka dots, made colorful “Dot Day” trading cards listing activities they like to do, and read several other books authored by Peter H. Reynolds. They also wrote about ways to be of service in the school, community, and at home. Students then picked one area of interest to concentrate on in their quest to “make their mark”.
We are also excited to be participating in the Move More Eat Healthy La Habra campaign. Let’s get fit!
Introducing Michael McElroy Child Wellness and Welfare Coordinator
With our expanded focus on supporting our students in developing a healthy lifestyle, we are pleased to introduce Michael McElroy as our new Child Wellness and Welfare Coordinator. Mike comes to La Habra from Orange Unified where he was a high school science teacher. In addition, to being an advocate for students, Mike has extensive background and experience in school safety and other student welfare from his experience as a School Resource Officer. We are pleased to welcome Mike to our Administrative Team.
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Legion honors local reps for Boys State
By Krysta Fauria La Habra Journal
When Joseph Kim’s classmates ask him how he spent his summer, they’re surprised to learn that the Sonora High School senior received a scholarship to stay at the state capitol for a week and learn about California’s government. The 17-year-old was one of three local students who were chosen by the La Habra post of the American Legion veteran’s organization to attend this year’s Boys State – a weeklong trip to Sacramento that teaches students the operations of the local, county and state government in California. “It was so hands on and you actually get to see what you are learning about as it’s happening. There’s no better place to learn about our state government than where we were,” Kim said. Kim joined Alec Barrios and Darin Moore, along with nearly 1,000 other students at the state capitol in June, where they had the opportunity to experience running for office and campaigning against their peers. All three of the boys ran for different positions during the trip and learned what it takes to campaign for them. Although Kim was initially hesitant to run, he decided he wanted to make the most out of his experience. “I think when you do these kind of things, the natural inclination is to try to get liked by people,” he said. “In the end, not everyone is going to like you so you might as well just go for every opportunity you can.” The nationwide program was founded in 1935 as an attempt to counter socialist organizations that
existed during the time. It aims to teach students the rights, responsibilities and privileges of American citizens. “We see this as an opportunity for young men of this generation to represent us. We’ve had some amazing participants come through the program but I think this is one of the best groups I’ve seen,” said Niles Stuart, 77, who is a past commander of the La Habra post of the American Legion. Last week, the organization honored the boys with a dinner at the La Habra Elks Lodge. Although Moore, 17, of La Habra High School could not attend, Kim and Barrios had the opportunity to reflect on their experience together. Barrios, 17, who is currently a senior at Whittier Christian High School, said the trip helped him better understand the interworking of the state government. “Getting the chance to see how it works was such a valuable experience. I learned so much and it was definitely worth a week of my summer,” he said. La Habra mayor Tom Beamish concluded the night by thanking the students and encouraging them to consider a career in politics. “Regardless of your political affiliation, we need people who have integrity, honesty and will stand up for their principles to be leaders,” Beamish said as he shook the boys’ hands on stage. Although the two said that they were not sure if they wanted to pursue political careers when asked what they planned to do next, Beamish smiled and advised them to always reply, “I would never count it out.”
FARRELL - CRUZ WEDDING Kelsey Farrell and Nathan Cruz were married September 20, 2014 at the Brea Community Center. The bride is the daughter of Doug and Sharon Farrell of La Habra. The groom is the son of Rebeca and Danny Cruz of La Mirada. The couple met in 2009 in a math class when they both attended Sonora High School. Nathan graduated in 2009 and Kelsey is a member of Sonora’s class of 2011. The two met again coincidently at Stater Brothers in 2011 and dated ever since. Kelsey was Miss La Habra 2013 and graduated from Biola University last May with a degree in public relations. The two are honeymooning along the coast of California and plan on living in La Habra.
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La Habra cleans up
Top: Volunteers hunt for trash and debris during the InterCoastal Cleanup Day last Saturday. Photo courtesy of John Price Left: Rocky, 7, and Brock Blair, 6, look for trash during the annual InterCoasl Cleannup Day. They were there with their father Jacob Blair, Photo by Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal
By Gigi Gradillas La Habra Journal
The annual California coastal cleanup took place on Saturday, September 20. About 70 volunteers came together to pick up debris for the statewide event in a nearby creek. Local participants gathered at Coyote Creek, just south of Imperial. The event took place from 8-12 a.m. Volunteers ranged from all ages. Workers picked up trash and separated litter from recyclables with bags that were provided. This was not the first time Coyote Creek was chosen as the cleanup site as opposed to other city creeks. “It’s one of the major waterways of our
FEATURES Coyote Creek is target of this year’s intercoastal cleanup day city,” said Chris Johansen, La Habra city engineer. “Most of the city drains to this point. We want to be able to capture the trash that’s getting into the channel at this point before it gets down into the oceans,” said Johansen. Volunteers included boy scout troops and their parents, students, and prospective bypassers eager to lend a hand in the cleanup. This years volunteers were about half new faces, and half returners of the annual event, according to Johansen. Hali Coombs, 11, came to Coyote Creek with her friend Megan Koontz, 12, who had to volunteer for community service hours for her middle school. It was their first time participating in this event. “When I grow up I’m going to be a marine biologist. So I definitely care about the oceans and the natural habitats of our world,” said Coombs. They both agreed that the California coastal cleanup is something they will participate again in the future. After trash had been picked up, volunteers recorded their data on a data sheet provided by the Ocean Conservancy. Using this data form, volunteers marked the number of items of debris they found, including cigarette butts, containers, bottles, and much more. The data is then sent to the Ocean Conservancy in Washington, D.C. to be organized and analyzed. The results are then published in the “Ocean Trash Index Report”.
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A Step Beyond Networking: ConnectUp at Corner Bakery
By Mark Sturdevant
It started as a small Chamber of Commerce group that has grown to over 50+ people each Thursday. What is interesting about ConnectUp is the mix of people. We have business and nonprofit organizations represented. Active resident ambassadors, police, elected officials and occasionally people looking for a job. We believe it’s that mix of people that give ConnectUp its unique quality. Where else do you meet the Chief of Police or business owners for coffee and general conversation? The other secret to ConnectUp’s success is the way people meet and strengthen relationships without pushing their products. Business naturally comes later when the need arises. The Corner Bakery continues to be the perfect host by supplying free coffee, beverages and goodies. ConnectUp has been so successful, Corner Bakery executives are studying the group to see how it can be duplicated in other locations. It builds loyalty and the returns for lunch and dinner are very high. La Habra Corner Bakery is ranked as one of their top stores in the Western region. The goodwill extends into the community by direct participation in a variety of community events. Corner Bakery gets it! ConnectUp is open to members and invited guests and meets every Thursday. If you are interested in attending ConnectUp as a guest, call Marie at the Chamber (562) 697-1704. We look forward to meeting you.
La Habra Biz Buzz
By Dawn Holthouser, LHCoC Member Services “What’s new in the La Habra Business Community?”
La Habra history.
The Depot Theater has reopened! Mysterium Theater has taken residence and over the last few months have cleaned and restored the theater. The anticipated Opening Night arrived on September 5 with Oscar Wilde’s, “The Importance of Being Earnest”. The people that attended were excited and thankful that The Depot Theater is open for business once again. The theater holds special memories for many and is little piece of
Crossroads Recovery Center, on the corner of La Habra Blvd. and Cypress had their Ribbon Cutting on August 27. They are a welcome addition to our “Caring Community”. We recently had our Lunch Mob at Ace’s BBQ, a small family owned wood pit bbq. located at 2050 W Whittier Blvd. The owner and his wife
are very welcoming and serve delicious bbq with homemade sides and cornbread. Local growth continues as developer, La Habra townhomes, LLC and Apel Construction Mangers build on Walnut and Monte Vista Streets. We said goodbye this month to Don Steve’s Autoplex. This business has been a landmark on Whittier Blvd. for decades. The Steve’s family has been a strong supporter and contributor to the La Habra community. The property that was Don Steve’s Autoplex has been approved for rezoning, from commercial to residential. SummerHill Homes will be starting work soon. Just west the new McDonalds is about to open Oct 2. Exciting things are happening, changes are coming and La Habra is growing! I’ll continue to keep you posted on these exciting updates. Dawn Holthouser provides membership and advertising sales for the La Habra Chamber. Also Assistant Team Leader of the Chamber’s Enterprise Team.
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Capitalism alone is not enough
Zoning and Sign Code Updates
By Mark Sturdevant
On rare occasions, municipal government reviews its zoning and sign codes. It is a long and arduous process of sorting through what works and what does not. However, upon the completion of the General Plan Update, the La Habra City Council has selected the firm of *PMC to update the Zoning code along with the Sign Code for consistency with the new General Plan. PMC will be conducting interviews of members of the community which will include two or three members of the **Economic Development Ad-Hoc Committee. PMC will be making presentations to the committee at key points in the
code update process. This project will take about 10 months to complete and will include public meetings. This is the time for our business owners to have their voice heard regarding signage, a very important part of business. It is also important to hear from the general public to strike a balance between useful information and sign-clutter. The La Habra Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Adhoc committee will play an active role in this process. *PMC is a privately owned California corporation. PMC was established in 1995 with a mission to provide planning, environmental, and
municipal services to public agencies, special districts, and public-oriented organizations. **The Economic Development Ad-Hoc Committee is a joint City of La Habra / La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce committee convened by the Mayor of La Habra with the purpose of recommending ways to help strengthen our local economy. The Committee meets at the La Habra Chamber offices 321 E. La Habra Blvd. the second Thursday of each month at 1:30pm. These meetings are open to the public and the schedule is posted on www.lahabrachamber.com and www.lahabracity.com.
All too often people have a perception that business is all about their bottom line and their personal enrichment. Imagine a business holding a fundraiser for their CEO because he/she wanted another home at a resort? Not a penny would be given to him or her. What if the business held a fundraiser for women and children’s shelters or Challenger sports by way of matching donations? People may find the companies motives more principled, especially if there was a history of giving. What if you’re an entrepreneur with an idea and maybe a business plan, a small-business owner or the head of mid-sized company? To expect you to add social purpose to your business just because it’s a good thing to do, is foolish. You have a bottom-line and other obligations to meet. You don’t have extra resources to allocate to ‘doing good.’ But doing good is a business strategy, not merely a moral argument or trend. Businesses with a strong social mission have a competitive advantage: Consumers prefer companies that make a positive impact on the world. Eighty-three percent of U.S. consumers want more of the products and services they use to benefit causes (2010 Cone Causes Evolution Study) and 62% of global consumers will switch brands if one works with ’good causes’ and the other does not (Edelman, 2010). People will talk consumers, competitors, investors, suppliers and the press. Your company’s initiatives will be modeled as more companies realize the benefits of having a social mission.
Discovering Hidden Gems in La Habra
A few months back, my family and I attended the North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society’s Show at the La Habra Valley Community Fair, and as I looked at the many processed and unprocessed rocks, gems and minerals, I was reminded of the assets that many of us are exposed to in both our personal and professional lives. I quickly began thinking about the various communities that I’ve lived and worked in, and the many personal and professional relationships I’ve built along the way. Each time, not only did I develop lasting relationships, many valuable assets were exposed in the process of relationship building. Many of those assets ultimately were used to do exciting and rewarding work in the community. Communities are filled with a variety of wonderful assets. Often, these assets are like undiscovered gems waiting to be unearthed and processed so they can shine beautifully within the city. Just as with gem collecting, identifying assets within the community can be an arduous process, but in the end, the finished product has great value and attracts much attention. Every community has these hidden gems just waiting to be discovered and processed so that they can add value to any community development effort. Continuing with the gem analo-
By Regeanie S. Corona
gy, once found, assets come in many varieties, with multiple distinguishing characteristics. When gems are discovered, they aren’t naturally beautiful to the naked eye, but with refinement, they become exquisite. Just as with gems, discovered assets can be synthesized and enhanced so that the final product demonstrates the innate characteristics of beauty and luster, including the highlighting of its many facets. The process of discovering assets within your community is called “asset mapping.” This process was developed by John Kretzmann and John McKnight from Northwestern University as an approach to building strong communities by focusing on and identifying its strengths and capacities. At the very core of this method, there are three levels of assets to consider: (1) “gifts, skills and capacities” of residents living in the community, (2) “citizen associations” where local people come together to pursue common goals, and
(3) institutions in the community, such as local government, businesses, education, hospitals, and human services organizations. Now, let’s briefly switch our analogy: Are you a “glass half full” person, or do you always see the glass as “half empty”? When approaching community building and development, the asset-based approach tells us to look at the glass as “half full.” A community already has many assets to build on and is deeply “rich” within, even if a large part of its population is “labeled” low-income and underserved. However, service providers tend to start the re-building process by focusing on the issues, dysfunction and lack, rather than placing the emphasis on the positive aspects of the community which already exist. The key principles behind asset mapping is to always start with the “glass half full” approach by looking at what is already working and seeing the assets rather than the needs. Another key component of asset mapping is to take a community-based approach to issues and concerns, by including community members in the full process of identifying and defining the available assets, then identifying and defining the needs, and finally designing and implementing the solutions.
Although this process is often used in community development efforts, it can also be applied to business development and growth. Understanding the assets available to you within the community that you’ve chosen to do business in can be of great value to your business, and ultimately your bottom-line sales. Businesses often focus on skills identification within the confines of their own organizations. However, by getting involved in the community that your business resides in, you create a symbiotic relationship where everyone reaps the rewards. And, along the way, you discover that there are great assets that can be beneficial to your business and its growth. In the end, it leads to greater social and economic growth for all in the community. Where are your community’s gems hiding? Regeanie Corona is the owner of TNSM Consulting in, a business strategy and capacity planning company, who specializes in assisting grassroots nonprofits and churches by “creating business strategies for success!” She is also the Director of Operations for OASIS Center International, an arts-based community development nonprofit organization based in South Orange County. She can be contacted at rcorona@tnsmconsulting.com.
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From La Habra barrio to the Supreme Court
Justice Cruz Reynoso battled many challenges to pursue his education and break cultural barriers.
By Genesis Miranda La Habra Journal
Even while Cruz Reynoso was a child out in the fields picking oranges and plums in Orange County with his family, he always kept the importance of a good education and equal rights in mind. This mentality paved the way to help make him the first Latino to serve on the California Supreme Court and change the way the state dealt with the disadvantaged. His passion for equality and justice began on the farm. Once, he participated in a sit-down strike in order to bring awareness to the wage issue. And it worked. “I always remembered the power that people had when they worked together that they wouldn’t have if they worked individually,” said Reynoso, now 83. “With everyone working together, they
Cruz Reynoso when he was a young attorney working in El Centro, Calif. Reynoso worked with Robert Kennedy to help litigate for many of the migrant workers in California. He had many negotiations with union leader Cesar Chavez.
were able to succeed.” This incident solidified Reynoso’s passion for education, regardless of ethnicity or environment. The teachers in La Habra helped instill the desire for learning at a time when an education wasn’t as treasured as was working and making a living. Reynoso and his siblings, after moving to La Habra in 1938, were sent to Wilson Grammar School,
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I had gotten used so quickly to being the only Chicano that I didn’t think about it so much in those days. So much of what I did I was the only Chicano.”
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where all the Mexican or Mexican-American children attended to learn English. “We were forced to attend that school,” Reynoso said. “We had formal segregation,” Reynoso explained that his experience with segregation at Wilson School helped fuel his desire to serve people and fight for equality. After leaving Wilson and going to Fullerton High School, Reynoso was very active in working for the eventual desegregation of Wilson, and he was successful. “I actually enjoyed the teachers, and we learned a lot,” Reynoso explained. “But the atmosphere wasn’t that good. We weren’t encouraged to go into school. We were expected to quit at age 16 and go to the orange groves. That’s what young boys did.” In the barrios, or camps, in La Habra where he lived, Reynoso said that education was not encouraged there, either. His mother actually discouraged Reynoso and his five brothers and sisters from going to school, while his father was indifferent. As long as they didn’t end up as thieves and did something honorable, he was supportive, Reynoso explained. “My folks had come from Mexico,” he said. “They were basically farmers. The life of books was not
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Justice Reynoso: La Habra’s Cruz Reynoso stands in front of a Fullerton Museum exhibit last year.
their life.” Reynoso’s older brother went on to college first and acted as a role model for him. Reynoso attended Fullerton College and became student body president. He realized that he was often going to be doing things that many Latinos didn’t do back then. “I had quickly gotten used to being the only Chicano that I didn’t think about it so much in those days,” Reynoso said. “So much of what I did, I was the only Chicano.” After Fullerton College, Reynoso served two years in the United States Army and then went on to law school at the University of California, Berkeley. After earning his law degree, Reynoso spent most if his time working for labor rights. He eventually worked as deputy director of the California Rural Legal Assistance organization and battled for the rights of farm workers in the state. It was then that Reynoso once again found himself as the only Latino when he was appointed to the California Court of Appeals in 1976. In 1981, Gov. Jerry Brown appointed him to the California State Supreme Court. He was the first Latino to serve on the state’s highest court. On being the first Latino Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, Reynoso said it was a very exciting several years for him. During his time as justice of Justice Reynoso works in the California Supreme Court. Reynoso was the first Latino on the state’s highest court Photo courtesy Cruz Reynoso
the Supreme Court, Reynoso feels he made a real impact, especially in securing translators for those accused of a crime. “At that time they had interpreters, but not for the accused. So I remembered that I had a hard time as a lawyer doing my job, but I know it was very hard for the accused,” Reynoso said. “The notions of basic fairness required that the accused knew what was going on.” Reynoso was removed from the court in 1986, along with Justices Rose Bird and Joseph Grodin. Reynoso worked in various law capacities after the Supreme Court and eventually became a law professor at UC Davis School of Law and the University of New Mexico School of Law. He remains active in working to help the rights of minority and migrant workers. In 2000, former President Bill Clinton awarded Reynoso the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States’ highest civilian honor. On the medal itself is a description that, to many, sums up the career of this former child from the La Habra barrio: “Through his efforts to address social inequity in his rural community, his leadership of the pioneering California Rural Legal Assistance program, his tenure as the first Latino on the California Supreme Court and his service on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, he has been a strong force for change and a passionate voice for our nation’s disadvantaged.”
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La Habra Pop Warner Honors its past, future By Yajira Perez La Habra Journal
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Lion Pride: Current members of La Habra Pop Warner listened to the speakers at the annual alumni night Monday.
Alumni and families filled up the Esteli Park Stadium Monday night, September 22. La Habra Pop Warner held an Alumni night to honor two families with memorial jerseys and hand out the Richard Atanay Lifetime Achievement Award. “This is more than a football program (as you can see) it’s really about family and so much more than being out here and playing the sport,” said Robert Atanay, president of the league. There was tacos, funnel cakes, and fruit juices to keep the crowd busy until ceremony time. Later the music was lowered and Atanay opened up the ceremony by thanking the crowd and families for their support. After singing the National Anthem, Jim Gomez, La Habra City council member was asked to lead a prayer. Shortly after, all the current Pop Warner players were welcomed on the field with their coaches. Since it was alumni night, the La Habra High School cheerleaders were invited to come back to their old stomping grounds. “This last year has been real tough for La Habra Pop Warner family,” said Atanay before reading a brief letter from John Vickery’s widow, Janna Vickery. Before handing over the memorial jersey to the Vickery family, Atanay finished by saying, “He is now
running and calling football plays in heaven with the great Lord and savior.” Next, Mickey Kolonics was honored by Atanay remembering his life as a coach for more than 30 years saying, “His number one thing was about the kids.” Last but not least was Jeff Jones who received the 2nd annual Richard Atanay Lifetime Achievement Award. Richard Atanay was the first nominee for the award, and passed away just two months after receiving the award. This award is about recognizing these men who put countless years and time into this organization. “Jeff is one of those guys I looked up to when I was a coach,” said Atanay. Jones was then invited to say a little something for receiving this special award. He started by empathizing with the widows of the other two men. “John (Vickery) would say… hey it’s Monday night football, what are we doing here?” said Jones. Jeff Jones had a group of alumni football players from Pop Warner supporting him to the side. This alumni night was about getting alumni, current, and future generations together. They all had a common goal in mind, which is to serve the kids and better their future. After it was all done, the football moms were the last on the field. As Bertha Rodriguez puts it, “I am my kids number one supporter whether it’s a win or loss.”
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16 Raiders keep rolling, blow out Saddleback By Erik Marcus La Habra Journal
The Raiders focused against the Saddleback Roadrunners, and came away with a dominating 76-19 performance. After a nail biter victory the week before against Brea, the Raiders left no chance for a comeback this time. “I think they learned their lesson last week, you got to stay focused for every snap, and I think that was the key. We were focused, we executed, and we did what we were supposed to do, and then had some great performances by everybody.” Head coach Paul Chiotti said. The scoring barrage began as early the first drive. Benjamin Kim scored his first touchdown of the season on an 11 yard run with less than 30 seconds off the clock. “I got to give all my credit to my line,” Kim said, “today I really feel like we came together as a team.” All season long the offensive line has been the catalyst leading the Raiders rushing attack. “The rhythm of the game runs with the linemen, if we go slow, everyone goes slow, but if we play fast, physical and with emotion, then everyone plays with emotion, and they play physical and they get pumped, and that’s when we score
touchdowns,” Offensive guard Julian Orozco said. Jacob Fimbres followed with two straight rushing touchdowns and Joshua Rodriguez added a punt return touchdown to bring the score to 27-0 with 5:32 left in the first quarter. C ole McDonald broke away from the pack on a 30 yard option play with 18 seconds left in the first quarter. “Really having that killer mentality, like when you have a team and you can just put them away, don’t let em back in, because once you give that team that little bit of hope, they’re going to come back. We really executed that today,” said Raider quarterback Cole McDonald. The second quarter brought the first wave of backups. Aashad Womack scored on his first target as he caught a ball on a slant and immediately broke for the end zone. “Dude it was so crazy, I felt like I was running for hours out there, it was a lot of funt hough, I liked it a lot,” Womack said about his touchdown experience. Carlos Urias scored a touchdown and had 71 rushing yards. Carlos Soto added a 62 yard rushing touchdown to highlight a half of running the Raider attack. “I’m kind of jealous, but I’m really
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Looking for a man: Raider Quarterback Cole McDonald looks for an open receiver in the season opener against Brea. Sonora dominated Saddleback 76-19.
happy for him, he’s worked hard,” McDonald said about watching his backup put up the numbers he did. The victory gives the Raiders a 3-0 start to begin the season and some confidence to know their coaching is paying dividends. Raiders have a bye this week before squaring off against Whittier Christian.
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Lady Heralds edge Lady Highlanders The Lady Heralds of Whittier Christian battled cross-city rival La Habra in a nonleague match. Whittier Christian edged the host Lady Highlanders 3-2 (25-22, 25-14, 23-25, 2025, 15-10). La Habra (5-4) opens up league play at Buena Park on Oct 2. Whittier Christian (7-5) travels to Rancho Cucamonga in a non-league match tonight. Photos by Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal
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Lady Raiders battle back but come up short against El Modena By Erick Marcus La Habra Journal
The Sonora Raiders Girls’ Volleyball team battled all afternoon against the El Modena Vanguards but fell in 3-2 (25-23, 22-25, 21-25, 25-23, 5-15) The Raiders dug themselves into holes throughout the match, but after falling 5-0 in the fifth game, the Vanguards closed the door on any comebacks. “I’m happy with the effort, just not how that fifth game started being down five to zero, puts you kind of in a corner and then we didn’t really respond,” head coach Andy Johnson said. The Vanguards stretched their lead to nine before the Raiders put a point on the board. The Vanguards finished the best of five series winning 15-5. “Props to El Modena for serving us tough, I thought they really played a smart game,” Johnson said. With the Vanguards winning point after point, their bench came alive and the players looked like they could do no wrong. “When it’s a game to 15, if you go down five zero, instead of having up to 25, it puts our backs up against the wall and we couldn’t respond, which is unfortunate because it was a fun game to watch,” Johnson said. The Raiders mounted a comeback to take the first game, before losing the second and third games. They won the fourth with another comeback but came out flat in the
fifth game. “There’s ways to look at putting ourselves in a hole and maybe starting out stronger would fix that, but I’m gonna choose to see that as a positive as us being resilient and fighting back,” Johnson said. The Raiders started the match winning 25-23 and came back from a 16-22 deficit. Johnson was able to rally his team after a timeout, and Nicole Fraga got the team going with a spike to shift the momentum. “I thought Nicole Fraga did a fantastic job, she’s a third year captain, she’s been here since her freshman year, I love her leadership on the court, I thought she stepped up,” Johnson said. The Raiders dropped the second game after hanging tight early, but El Modena held off another rally winning 22-25. The Raiders were even at 14-14 through game three, but lost Vadia Metchkoff to an ankle injury. The injury happened as soon as the point started but continued with Metchkoff still on the floor. She was helped off the floor, but the Raiders missed her presence. “Without her it really kind of hurt us in those crucial moments” “Our other outside Lauren Gutierrez played well (and) I thought our setter Janiece Tolmasoff also played well,” Johnson said about missing Methkoff. The Vanguards took control from stretching their lead to 17-22, eventually winning 21-25.
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Getting some advice: Sonora Coach And Johnson gets the Lady Raiders ready for a match. The team lost to El Modena in five set. They host Laguna Hills Thursday.
The Raiders trailed 17-22 in game four but came together to push a decisive game five. The Raiders scored seven straight points to take a 24-22 lead and sealed the rally 25-23. The Raiders drew a nice crowd and with the two teams combined freshman and junior varsity players. With their fans and parents, they created a rowdy atmosphere in the Sonora gymnasium. “I liked the energy in the gym and the support we got today was nice,”
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Johnson said. This is the only game the Raiders play this week, which gives them a chance to get healthy. With Metchkoff hurting her ankle, this is the third ankle injury the Raiders have endured thus far in the season. Allie Beattie was on the bench but did not participate in game action as she waits to be eligible after transferring from Troy High School. The Raiders host Laguna Hills on Thursday, September 25.
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Highlanders unable to stop Matadores By Sarah Fenton La Habra Journal
An early lead for La Mirada helped the Matadores defeat La Habra, 4528, on the Highlander’s home field Friday night. “This is becoming too familiar,” said La Habra head coach Frank Mazzotta. “We just aren’t very good right now. That’s kind of the bottom line.” La Mirada (3-1) came out fighting in the first quarter, scoring the first touchdown of the night on the game’s opening possession. The Matadores extended their lead to 14-0 by the end of the quarter. La Habra (1-3) retaliated with less than 5 minutes left in the second quarter when quarterback Eric Barriere broke tackles and scrambled before he found Stephen Gichuru in the end zone, making the score 14-7. With less than two minutes left in the first half, the Matadores marched down the field and scored one more time to end the half. La Mirada led 21-7, going into halftime. The third quarter was back and forth as both teams took turns scoring on six consecutive possessions. The Highlanders started the second half with an early touchdown run by Carlos Martin, advancing the score to 21-14. A few minutes later, the Matadores found their way to the end zone and expanded their lead to 28-14. A big 69-yard touchdown run from Joshua Levy kept the Highlanders alive as they trailed La Mirada, 28-21, with less than nine minutes
left in the third quarter. Thirteen seconds later, La Mirada quickly made it down the field and scored again, advancing their lead to 35-21. The last two touchdowns of the quarter were scored off of runs from each team. La Habra scored first with a run from Martin, and La Mirada’s Sei-j Luago followed with the last touchdown of the quarter. La Mirada led 42-28 going into the fourth quarter. Both teams battled in the final minutes of the game, but a 28-yard field goal from Nikolas Valdez at the end of the fourth quarter sealed the win for La Mirada. Barriere rushed for 57 yards and completed 12 of 21 passes for 177 yards. La Habra will play at home again next week when they take on Colony High School on Friday.
NEXT GAME Colony of Ontario Friday, September 26. 7 p.m. at LH Stadium Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal
Running away: La Habra’s Stephen Gichuru runs away from a tough Matadore defense. The Highlanders lost to La Mirada 45-28 last Friday. They will host Colony High School this Friday at 7 p.m.
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