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No. 95462
September 3, 2015
LA HABRA HEIGHTS
LH Art Walk is a picture of success
Heights bond call provides savings By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
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Art appreciation: People enjoyed viewing the many art pieces on display at the first La Habra Art Walk last Saturday at the Imperial Promenade.
By Kelsey Hutchison La Habra Journal
People escaped the heat and ventured out to enjoy a little bit of art and community in La Habra. The La Habra Business Connection and the La Habra Art Gallery co-hosted the first La Habra Art Walk last Saturday evening at the Imperial Promenade. Two previous attempts to introduce the event to the community were hampered by unexpected events and a rainstorm. To organizers, the new event was a tremendous success with a good turnout by the public. “The third time’s a charm,” said Michelle Bernier, one of the committee members responsible for the
success of the event. All proceeds from the artwork purchased will go toward the Children’s Museum at La Habra and the La Habra Youth Committee. “We want to showcase local art and artisans, and give La Habra exposure to put the arts back out there,” Bernier said. She explained that one of the main motivating factors for creating the event is to raise money so that children with Autism and special needs can have a day that they can just be themselves and enjoy a day at the LH Children’s Museum with their families.
La Habra Heights residents will see a lowered property tax bill in the upcoming year after the city was able to payoff of an assessment district bonds early. According to an official statement, the city of La Habra Heights, through its fiscal agent, the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, will perform a bond call for its Citywide Street Reassessment District No. 1. This will save property owners an estimated $10,800 in interest. “The property owners of La Habra Heights will be pleased to know that they will no longer see the assessment on their property tax bills,” said Mayor Michael Higgins in a press release. The district accumulated sufficient funds that, when combined with its $192,000 of reserve funds, are enough to pay off the bondholders one full year early. See BOND Page 7
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A final, personal farewell to community icon
By Jane Williams La Habra Journal
LA HABRA HEIGHTS
The Journal editor was gracious enough to let me write an article about the Paul Goldenberg I knew. He’s the man who paid the ridiculous sum of $3,000 for a Golden Retriever puppy at the Boys and Girl Club auction eight years ago and turned around and told them to give the puppy to me because I had admired her. Thus, The Queen came into our lives much to the former publisher’s dismay. Paul could be brusque, he could talk your ear off while hanging on to your arm to make sure you paid attention. If he didn’t know you very well, but he knew you intended to ask for money, he could make
you really work for it. All the same he was very generous to those who could not ask him directly. When Paul’s TV was incredibly successful he decided it was time to give scholarships to the local high school graduates. He talked to the people at Sonora and La Habra Highs. He had decided he would give out five scholarships of $500, as I recall, at each school but more than that applied. So the counselors told him to pick the five he wanted at each. He refused to do so. He didn’t want to turn down anyone so he wrote checks to cover all those who applied. That only had to happen twice
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before the students at both schools caught on and more applied. The last few years he did it, he was giving out 15 scholarships at each school and it was the counselors who limited the applications. August 13, was a sad day for La Habra when Paul Goldenberg died. A real original, Paul was born in 1928. His Eastern European Jewish parents raised him in the Dorsey High neighborhood where he completed his high school work in time to enter UCLA at the age of 16. Years later, Dorsey High presented him with a letterman’s jacket that he proudly wore to any number of events.
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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 4, 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 5, 2015
La Habra Historical Museum is open today from 12-4 p.m.-201 E. La Habra Blvd. (just North of the library) Our Lady of Guadalupe FoodDrive for the La Habra Resource Center is this weekend. Everyone in the community is invited to come to the church parking lot today between 5-6 p.m. or tomorrow from 6-1130 a.m. to drop off canned goods, dry goods and toiletries. Armstrong Garden Centers in La Habra is offering a free Easy-to-Grow Succulents class this morning at 9 a.m. Show off your personal style by creating a small garden paradise. Armstrong experts give you the know how and special tips for success.
Monday, September 7, 2015 Labor Day
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
La Habra Heights Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
La Habra Heights City Council Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 12, 2015
La Habra Highlander Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at La Habra High School. The La Habra Library presents Travel Adventures with Road Scholar today at 2:30 p.m. 4th Annual Rosie’s Garage Fundraiser is today beginning at 3 p.m. at OLG. Emcee will be radio personality, Jimmy Reyes and the Keynote Speaker is Daniel Castro from the Sancho Show. For more information please see their ad in this issue of the LH Journal. The League of Women Voters of North O.C. invites you to their Annual Kick-Off Luncheon today from 11:30-2 p.m. Reservations due by September 4th by ordering online to
lunchwithleague@lwvnoc.org or by mailing a $30 per person check to LWVNOC, PO Box 3073, Fullerton, CA 92834. Luncheon will be held at Black Gold Golf Club, 1 Black Gold Dr., Yorba Linda. Armstrong Garden Center in La Habra will be holding a free Grow What You Eat class this morning at 9 a.m. There’s a wonderful assortment of great-tasting veggies to plant for fall, winter and early spring. Learn what to plant.
Sunday, September 13, 2015
PizzaRev La Habra will be hosting a fundraiser between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. for Meals on Wheels. Just mention the fundraiser at the register and PizzaRev will donate 20% of your purchase to Meals on Wheels.
Monday, September 14, 2015
La Habra City Planning Commission Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Join the LH Business Connection, City of LH and the American Legion for their monthly Flag Raising Ceremony at Chick-fil-A on Imperial Hwy between Idaho and Beach at 7:30 a.m.
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On the court: Carlos Romo, returned to visit the La Habra Boys and Girls Club. He was named National Youth of the Year in 1985 by Boys & Girls Clubs of America from La Habra. Carlos and his family live and work in Northern California, but Carlos still supports his club and community here in La Habra. He is also an honorary board member.
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The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is a 20 hour, all hazard, training program designed to train and prepare participants to respond to emergency situations in their community. CERT training will help protect yourself, your family your neighbors and your community in an emergency situation. The training modules include: Emergency preparedness, fire safety, disaster medical, light search & rescue, disaster psychology, terrorism and CERT organization. CERT training is FREE and is presented by the Los Angeles County Fire Department and City of La Habra. To enroll or obtain more information about CERT visit: fire.lacounty.gov and select CERT or contact John Rees at (562) 383-4306 or by email at Jrees@
LHPD to hold open house
La Habra Police Department will be holding an Open House on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be a K-9 Demonstration, SWAT Vehicles, police motorcycles, DUI Command Post Trailer, Bike Patrol Demos, food and drinks, Kids’ crafts and face painting, police cars and equipment displays.
LHHS Class of 1995 gears up for 20th reunion
La Habra High School class of 1995 will be holding its 20th reunion, during the weekend of Oct 16-18. Friday, 10/16 - LHHS football game. Saturday, 10/17 - La Habra 300 Bowl. Sunday,10/18 Picnic, La Bonita Park. For more information see the ad on Page 14.
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Did you know... By Sue Thompson La Habra Journal
The first school in La Habra opened in 1896 in a barn near the southwest corner of Cypress Street and Central Avenue (now La Habra Boulevard). The first teacher hired was Miss Manie Newby from Whittier. The owner of the barn was Frank Austin. When the barn was finally torn down, the lumber was used by Jacob Leutwiler to build his house on the southeast corner of First Street and Euclid Street. This house was demolished in 1967 when Euclid Street was widened. The above information is currently on display in the new exhibit titled “It Started in a Barn…120 years of Schools in La Habra” at the La Hab-
ra Historical Museum. This exhibit features many items of historical significance of the schools in La Habra. Many photos are on display as well as several newspaper articles and stories of interest. There is also many years’ worth of yearbooks from various schools that you can browse through. The museum is located at 215 E. La Habra Boulevard (next to the library) and open on Saturdays from Noon – 4pm. Just another interesting piece of the history about where we live, work and enjoy being a part of the La Habra community.
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Local history The La Habra Historical Museum’s current exhibit showcases the history of La Habra schools (La Habra City, Lowell Joint and the high schools). The museum is open Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.
La Habra should embrace art
American author and poet Henry David Thoreau said, “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” This sentiment should inspire the creativity and the aspiring artist in all of us. Artist Pablo Picasso further acknowledged our capacity for creativity when he said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” This being said, art should be something we all contribute to and take part in. However, our community seems to struggle with developing its arts and cultural scene. We are lucky to have an amazing place like the Children’s Museum to help inspire the creative minds of our children. Buses with kids from school districts all over Southern California enjoy the museum. However, citing Picasso’s challenge, when we grow up, where can we go in our community to ignite our own creativity, appreciate the work of artists and enjoy some culture? Recently, the La Habra Business Connection, and in particular Michelle Brenier, initiated La Habra’s first Art Walk. This event that allowed people to experience various types of art, was focused on helping to provide an outlet for local artists, children and adults alike. Further, it was to generate an appreciation for art in general. In addition to the Art Walk, the La Habra Art Association is opening a new exhibit that highlights the past 60 years of the association’s work and exhibits. The annual Hillcrest Arts Festival in La Habra Heights is a well attended
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event that showcases art of all types and draws visitors from all over the surrounding area. Further, other forms of art are working to be appreciated by the community. In performances, Mysteryum Theater has been putting on a variety of shows at the historic Depot Theater and working to revitalize the theater and performances in La Habra’s central area. While the Art Walk, the Art Association and Depot Theater are great vehicles in which to help bring art and culture to our community, there needs to be more effort made to help the La Habra community build its art and culture. More outreach to the high schools (all three) and the middle schools (all three) should be done to cultivate young artists. The Art Gallery should invite more artists to showcase and discuss their work. However, before this happens, more support, both financial and volunteer help, should be given to the LHAA by the city and by the community as a whole. Businesses like restaurants, that can work as venues, should look to see how they might invite artists to their locations. And finally, more effort needs to be placed on promotion and marketing. If there’s an event held and nobody knows about it, is it really even worth it? La Habra has the potential of growing its art community and really having something that could inspire future artists and make us all proud. —The Editor
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PAUL: The man who had a quiet but large impact on the La Habra Community (From Page 1)
In 1964 he moved his appliance and TV store to La Habra from Hollywood. Paul, his son Doug, and his wife settled in La Habra Heights above Hacienda Golf Club’s fairways. He later bought a “beach house” in Newport Beach, but the Heights house was always his home. Paul fell in love with Hollywood and the movies as a child. When Mitsubishi introduced big screen TVs for home use, Paul bet people would want one for their home and be willing to pay for it. He also bet people would be willing to come to La Habra if he promised same day delivery and installation. While Paul was thrilled to watch his favorite classical movies on the big screen, most of his customers wanted to watch sports on that big screen. One Super Bowl Sunday the news helicopters circled the store on Harbor filming the lines of prospective buyers. Then his ad agency came up with the line for Paul to say, “I am the King.” And he truly was as far as Mitsubishi was concerned. Even before that when the store still carried appliances, Bank of America was more than willing to send an employee to pick up the store’s daily deposit and that person was Silvia Gomez Jenn. “One of my fondest memories of Paul is that he had a close group of Paul’s TV employees and friends meet at the store.” Silvia recounted. “We climbed into a limo, drove to John Wayne Airport, and boarded the Lear Jet he chartered, and all 10 of us flew to San Francisco. He took us to Fisherman’s Wharf where we were wined and dined. On our way back, he had champagne and cake served so everyone could celebrate my 21st birthday in the air. I will never forget the celebration...it was so Paul’s style.” “I knew Paul for 38 years,” she said. “He was not only a friend to me but to my family, friends and the organizations I volunteered for and supported. Most importantly he taught me to believe in myself as a strong woman. Paul was family and it was an honor and privilege to also call him a friend.” Silvia’s son Gregory Jenn was very young when cancer struck his father, Robin. They were all living in San Diego and Robin was being treated at Scripps. Many nights Paul would drive down to see if there was some way he could help. When Scripps exhausted their treatments, Paul sought and got the help of City of Hope. While Robin was there, Paul was disturbed that patients had to go outside on the sidewalk to get to their chemo therapy treatments. When Robin lost his fight with cancer, Paul conferred with Silvia and then City of Hope and had a walkway built between buildings in Robin’s memory. “Paulie became a father figure and mentor to me since my own father’s passing,” Greg Jenn explained. “He was always there with great sup-
port and lots of advice. I personally feel honored to attend the university he was so proud of attending for a week. I will never forget his teaching and will continue my education to honor this great man.” Greg also recalls that Paul would tell me over and over again while dining at Marie Callenders, “You know Gregory, I attended two of the finest universities. At the age of 16, I attended UCLA for two straight weeks. Then, in my forties, I attended Notre Dame for 1 straight week.” Paul would then add he didn’t understand why students take four years to graduate. He was so smart he was able to absorb all the knowledge he needed within a matter of weeks.” “Once I was accepted and decided to attend Notre Dame, Paul would constantly remind me of how proud he was that I was attending his ‘alma mater.’” La Habra Mayor Pro Tem James Gomez recalled Paul calling him and asking if he could donate anonymously when he learned that Calvary Chapel planned to feed the people in the community who had no place to go for Thanksgiving. “He didn’t want anyone to know he had given the money,” Gomez explained. “From then on as the holiday drew near a check would just arrive.” One evening Paul spent at least 30 minutes telling the publisher he didn’t wish to be known as The King. He wanted people to think of the good deeds he had made possible by helping others, like the women he helped go to medical school or the victims of Alzheimer’s who now live unrestrained at the Jewish Old Folks’ Home. My husband and I sat with Richard Ziman after Paul’s funeral and heard the story of how, when asked for a donation to build the Alzheimers’ wing, Paul said “I’ll think about it” and then called back later and said “I figure if I pay for half and you pay the other half, we’ve go it done.” Ziman’s only comment was, “That wasn’t what I had in mind.” The wing is designed in a circle so those who feel compelled to walk, which many do, may do so as long as they wish. Paul would tell you the wing was badly needed, both he and Ziman could afford to make it happen, so they did. Now my own memories of Paul are varied. On October 3, 2001 he called me, and said, “You might want to drop by the store in an hour. We’re going to be having a special visitor, but don’t bring your camera. They’ll probably confiscate it. And it would be nice if you put some make-up on.“ So I did and I stuck my camera in the car just in case. It was around 10 a.m. when I walked into the store and all the employees were dressed up and looking spiffy. Paul was as nervous as a bride’s mother when I got there and promptly chewed me out, “Where’s your camera?” To which I replied, “You told me not to bring
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Full of smiles: The late Paul Goldenberg (right) when he visited family friend Gregory Jenn while he was at school at Notre Dame University.
it so I left it in the car.” “Go get it!” he ordered. “You know who’s coming, don’t you?” It was not hard to guess. For years Paul was one of the Friends of Bill. Several times a year he and others would meet with President Clinton and tell him how things looked in their part of the country. All of them were major contributors to his campaign and after he left office, to Clinton’s foundation. Within the hour three SUV’s pulled into the parking lot, secret service men and one woman jumped out and check the surroundings and went through the different areas of the store. One employee and I stayed outside where I asked an agent if it was okay if I took photos. He said I could, so I began to shoot. Then the last SUV pulled in and Paul was there to greet the visitor. Clinton might have been out of office but he was still campaigning. He headed directly for the employee and the photographer to say hello and shake their hands. Then Paul was able to steer him into the store where all the employees and
their relatives were waiting to meet him. I was fortunate enough to get a front page photo at one point when President Clinton and Paul stopped to look at a group of photos of both of them throughout the years of Clinton’s presidency. Paul was a very complex character who definitely marched to the beat of a drum he alone might be hearing. He was not a saint nor an angel. But if a story of someone in need moved him, he would do what he could to help, particularly if she was young and cute, like the young lady he overheard telling someone she was going to have to drop out of college because she no longer had a car. He called a local used car dealer near his store and ask him to set aside the best used car on his lot for about $6,000, took the young lady over there and made the purchase in her name. That was vintage Paul. With such a lasting impact on the community, my husband and I are not the only ones who are going to miss him.
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COMMUNITY RELIGIOUS SERVICES Bethany Romanian Baptist Church 1431 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 690-3844
Beth Shalom 14564 Hawes Street, Whittier, CA 90604 562-941-8744 Erev Shabbat Services every Friday at 7:30 pm Shabbat Services every Saturday at 9:45. Calvary Chapel 1370 South Euclid Street La Habra (714) 446-6222 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., & 11 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. www.cclhabra.org Calvary Chapel Into the Light 217 North Walnut Street La Habra (562) 690-3000 Services: Sunday (English) 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Spanish) 10:30 a.m. Casa de Oracion 150 E. 1st Ave. La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 278-4282 Services: Thursday 7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Church of Christ 1621 West Lambert Road La Habra (562) 697-4115 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2351 E La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 691-1212 Community Bible Church 401 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 691-2798 Service: Sunday 11 a.m. Crossroads Community Church 222 N. Euclid La Habra (562) 691-6674 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. Emanuel Lutheran Church 150 N. Palm Street La Habra (562) 691-0656 Service: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Family Bible Church 123 E. 2nd Ave. La Habra (562) 694-9900 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Friday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. Facebook: Family Bible Church of La Habra Green Hills Baptist 2200 West Imperial Hwy. La Habra (562) 943-7291 Services: Sunday (English) 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. (Spanish) 11 a.m. (Korean) 1 p.m. Heights Worship Center International Ministries 2000 West Road La Habra Heights (626) 893-9963 Service: Sunday 8:30-10 a.m. Friday: 7 p.m. Youth worship & Adult Connection Rev. N. Jaren Lapasaran, Jr. - Sr. pastor www.hwcim.org Hillcrest Congregational Church UCC 2000 West Road La Habra Heights, CA 90631 www.hillcrest-church.org Rev. Paul Clay, Senior Pastor Worship service: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Home of Hillcrest Country Day School Church office - (562) 947-3755 School office – (562) 533-2354
Inglesia Bautista 700 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 691-8162 Services: Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Sudy, prayer service Wed. 7 p.m. Bilingual services Korean Gospel Presbyterian Church 1751 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 694-6214 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m. La Habra Christian Church 400 Bella Vista Drive La Habra Heights (562) 691-0514 Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. La Habra Foursquare Mission 324 E. 1st Ave. La Habra (562) 694-2224 Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. La Habra Hills Presbyterian 951 N. Idaho Street La Habra (562) 691-3296 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. La Habra United Methodist 631 N. Euclid St. La Habra (562) 691-1797 Service: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Lighthouse Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 550 N. Euclid St. La Habra (562) 697-1364 Service: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Lutheran Church of the Master 1601 West La Habra Blvd. La Habra (562) 697-2884 Service Sunday 9 a.m.
Morningstar Christian Chapel 16241 Leffingwell Road Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 943-0297 Service: Sunday 8:30, 9:45, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. Young Adults (18-25): Friday 7:00 p.m. Jack Abeelen Senior Pastor www.morningstarcc.org Mission Presbyterian Church 1901 E. Lambert Rd. Suite 105 La Habra (714) 448-3305 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.. mid-week study Na Sung 1620 Fullerton Road La Habra Heights (562) 690-7979 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 11 a.m. New Life Church of La Habra 740 E. Lambert Rd. Unit E La Habra (562) 694-5534 newlifechurchlahabra.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m.; Our Lady of Guadalupe 900 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra (562) 691-0533 www.olglahabra.org Call or visit for service information Potter’s Christian Fellowship 740 East Lambert Road La Habra (562) 690-7020 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. Redemption Hill Church Sonora High School 401 S. Palm St. La Habra, CA (562) 947-4791 Service: Sunday 10 a.m. www.rhchurches.com
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By Dennis Laherty, the Co-Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church, La Habra
“The grass is always greener” is a saying that is changing with time. Or should I say that the meaning is changing with our historic drought? When one drives through La Habra or La Habra Heights these days the grass doesn’t seem very green wherever one looks. It’s mostly brown. But the saying still holds meaning. The saying in its entirety is actually, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” It usually means that whatever is being considered in one’s life, whatever circumstance is deemed unsatisfactory, whatever disappointment there may be, one can look somewhere else and it always looks better. This saying took on new meaning for me a few years ago when I was visiting farm country. Approaching an emerald green field of grass there was a herd of cows grazing. On the edge of the field was one cow which had its head sticking through a barbed wire fence. After grazing for awhile through the fence she pulled back and exhibited scratch marks on her neck from previous movement back and forth through the barbed wire. Regardless of the scratching, tight fit or pain, this cow was committed to believing that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. The cow apparently could not accept where she was, how life was going or her overall circumstances in life. She was committed to looking for a greener pasture. Yes we can learn from animals. Who we are, where we are and what we are doing can be our best place in life. Sometimes we can think there are greener pastures, but maybe there’s no difference at all. In the end, where we find ourselves may be as green as it gets. The only other question then is; Is that really unacceptable?
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LA HABRA JOURNAL
September 3, 2015
City Communicator Love Our City Program Comes to La Habra The Love Our Cities program began in Modesto, California, in 2007 and will debut here in La Habra on Saturday, September 26th, when the City, its faith-based community, and local service clubs join together for the first Love Our Cities day of service. Volunteers will perform a variety of projects around the City, including painting fences, walls, and buildings; making repairs to existing structures; planting drought tolerant vegetation; making blankets for the homeless; and holding a blood drive. Volunteers are still needed; if you would like to serve as a volunteer and/or team leader, please reigster at LoveLaHabra.com and be sure to like us on Facebook at LoveLaHabra. If you have a project that needs doing, you can also visit either of those internet sites. For further information, please contact David De Leon at ddleon@lahabraca.gov or 562-383-4206.
Adult Basketball League The Community Services Department is seeking players for its new Adult Basketball League. Games will be played at the Crossroads Communitiy Church Gym, located at 222 N. Euclid St., on Tuesday evenings, October 5th through November 10th. The cost is $45 per player. Pariticpants may register as individuals or may register as a team. Those who want to participate must register by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25th. To register, please visit or call the Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd., Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Bernard Nolen at 562-383-4210.
Free Movies in the Park The free Movies in the Park program continues through October 30th, with two more movies to be screened. Activities begin at 6:00 p.m. and include recreation staff providing play equipment and leading games and contests. There also is live entertainment before the showand kids can enjoy the playgrounds at both parks. Participants should bring their own blankets and chairs for seating. Snacks are available for purchase at these events. Upcoming movie dates and locations are: September 25th Up Las Lomas Park, 800 S. Euclid St. October 30th To Be Announced Oeste Park, 2300 W. Lambert Rd.
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Daddy/Daughter Dance Debuts Join us for an unforgettably sweet evening for little girls and their dads at the La Habra Community Center ballroom on Saturday, October 3rd, from 6:30 to 9:39 p.m. The event will include dinner, dessert, dancing, games and a photo booth. Open to girls ages three through 13 years with an accompanying dad, grandfater, uncle or guardian. Tickets are $20 per person and must be purchased in advance. Limited tickets are available, so register early by visiting the Community Center at 101 W. La Habra Blvd. or calling 562383-4200 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Annual Coyote Creek Channel Clean-Up On Saturday, September 19th, the City of La Habra will participate in the annual California Coastal Cleanup Day by coordinating clean-up of the Coyote Creek channel, off of Fashion Square Lane, near the northeast corner of Beach Blvd. and Imperial Hwy. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., and the clean-up will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Volunteers should wear gloves, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a hat and bring a reusable bag or bucket, snacks and a sports water bottle. A completed waiver form must be turned in for each volunteer. A blank waiver form may be downloaded from the City’s Web site, www.lahabraca.gov. Please download and complete your waiver form BEFORE coming to the event, and bring it with you. Parking will be available at the Marketplace shopping center, adjacent to the cleanup site. For additional information, please visit www.coastkeeper.org/lahabra/la_habra_coyote_creek.
Save the Dates Police Department Open House: Saturday, October 17th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. , 215 N. Euclid St.- Police Station tour, jail tour, K-9 demonstrations, SWAT vehicles, police motorcycle, DUI command post trailer, bike patrol demo, food and drinks, kids’ crafts and face painting, police cars and equipment displays. Gourmet Guys: Sunday, October 18th, 12:00-3:00 p.m. Amateur chefs unite at the La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd. to prepare their best recipes to be judged by professional chefs, food critics and eminent restaurateurs. Funds raised support The Children’s Museum at La Habra. Tickets are $40 per person and can be reserved by calling 562-383-4236.
Sunday Sunday,, September 27th, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the La Habra Comm unity Center Community Center,, 101 W W.. La Habra Blvd. Info on how to: Pr epar e, Apply & Pay for Colleg Prepar epare, Collegee For more information, please call Advance! at (562) 691-2117 383-4352 383-4010 383-4116 383-4270 383-4236 383-4030 383-4000 383-4010 383-4143 383-4200 383-4151 691-4692
Graffiti Hotline: 383-4220 La Habra Shuttle: 866-557-7433 Library: 694-0078 NOC Youth Center: 383-4227 Personnel Services: 383-4079 Planning Dept: 383-4100 Police Department: 383-4300 Public Works: 383-4170 Traffic Office: 383-4151 Water & Sewer Billing: 383-4070
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Your City Council: Michael Blazey, Mayor James Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Rose Espinoza Tom Beamish Tim Shaw La Habra City Hall 201 E. La Habra Boulevard La Habra, CA 90631 Telephone: 383-4000 FAX: 383-4474 *The Council meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
FEATURES OBITUARY LH Art Association celebrates 60 years Caring and happy with new gallery show ‘softball mom’
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By Jay Seidel La Habra Journal
In celebration of 60 years of serving the community of La Habra, The La Habra Art Association will showcase a new exhibit titled LHAA 60 Years and Beyond. The exhibit includes a collection of photographs, memorabilia and articles that chronicle the association’s 60 year history. The show, curated by Timarie Santana and Luz Spanks, will run at the LH Habra Art Gallery from September Terry 5-30. Pam Chris
The LHAA is a non-profit organization that is committed to promoting fine arts and providing a venue for artists to showcase their art and grow as artists. Started in 1955, The LHAA holds year round exhibits, artist meet ups, art classes, demonstrations, drawing sessions, songwriting workshops and open mic sessions. The La Habra Art Gallery is located at 215 N. Orange St. For more information callServices... (562) 691-9739 or Unparelleled Real Estate from our Family to You email: lahabra_artgallery@att.net. Pam Kennedy (562) 547-4489 Terry Kennedy (562) 458-7948 Chris Kennedy (562) 537-8701
BOND: Heights pays off bond early (From Page 1)
The original Assessment District was created in 1996 to fund major street construction and improvements that were beyond the City’s budget. Bonds in the amount of $4,000,000 were issued to pay for the improvements. Those improvements and construction were completed in August 2002, and the city continued to pay the bonds. The city reassessed and refinanced $2,750,000 bonds in July 2003, taking advantage of a lower interest rate. This debt was secured by assess-
ments against approximately 1400 parcels in the city. At the time, the projected payoff date was September 2016. However, revenue from the Assessment District was made available to provide a credit to residents, which was reflected on their Fiscal Year 2014-15 tax bill. This credit decreased assessments, on average, from $213.18 to $112.12. Further, according to city estimates, residents within the district will no longer be subject to this assessment and the charge will not appear on any future tax bills.
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If you look up the qualities of a great woman, you would find the exact description of Christine Ryan. Honest, happy, outgoing, respected and compassionate are just a few to sum up her character. Christine was the life of the party and someone everyone wanted to be around. Growing up in La Habra, she attended Olita Elementary, Rancho Starbuck Junior High and Sonora High School. Her love for the city carried over into her family when she decided to raise her two daughters in La Habra as well, becoming staples into Whittier Christian Schools and the softball community. If you knew Christine, you knew that she was the pinnacle of a “Softball Mom”, always attending her daughters’ games cheering for them in the stands. There is not one person that she met who was not touched by her spirit. Christine was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 27, leaving behind her two girls: Morgan (17) and Devan (14). She was a strong woman of faith who lived her life for the Lord. She is now holding hands with God, looking down on her two greatest accomplishments from
Christine Donnert-Ryan Heaven. Mother, sister, daughter and friend; Christine Ryan will be greatly missed. There is a GoFundMe page set up for her daughters in order to help them through this time. Christine’s Celebration of Life ceremony will be held Saturday, September 12 at Whittier Area Community Church. If you would like to help with the fund for Christine’s daughters in her honor, please visit www. gofundme.com/nm2uhtr5.
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Hundreds check out tortoise show
The annual Turtle and Tortoise show filled the La Habra Community Center last Saturday. Here’s a couple of photos from the event. If you missed it, be sure to check out next year’s event at the Community Center.
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ART WALK: inaugural event draws many visitors (From Page 1)
Some of the art on display between the Chipotle and the Corner Bakery was created by several local children. Each piece on display had a description of the artist who created it, where the artist is from, how long the piece took, and what materials were used. Bernier partnered with Imperial Middle School PTA President, Suzanne Michele to coordinate the art and to help put the event together. A watercolor station was set up for the children so they could paint and keep busy while the adults visited each station.
For many who attended, a highlight of the event was the work exhibited by local artist Rowan D. Harrison. Harrison, a pottery and ceramics artist, displayed colorful pottery and functional ceramic ware that were all handcrafted and hand-painted. He also teaches classes for adults and children at The Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton. The Center offers after school programs for children. Harrison said, “Each piece is a creative journal. I like to tap into my Native American culture and show people my culture through the artwork I have created and displayed here today.”
Photos by Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal
A walk among art: People were able to walk and enjoy artwork by local artists that was on display along with artists and vendors at the Imperial Promenade at last Saturday’s inaugural La Habra Art Walk
The artists: Children were able to create their own artwork with the La Habra Children’s Museum and the La Habra Art Association’s tables at the La Habra Art Walk Saturday.
The La Habra Art Association had a booth to promote an upcoming exhibit featuring the contemporary work of several local artists. The exhibit, called “LHAA 60 Years and Beyond,” is curated by Timarie Santana and Luz Spanks, and will be on display from September 5-30 at the La Habra Art Gallery 215 N. Orange Street in La Habra. The exhibit will include photographs, memorabilia and other articles that chronicle 60 years of local art history. For sponsorship opportunities, call (562) 691-9739. The Children’s Museum in La Habra will be holding the 23rd Annual Gourmet Guys - Raise Bread for Kids fundraiser on October 18, 2015, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the La Habra Community Center. Steven Montes, an outreach and volunteer coordinator for the museum, said, “We will be displaying
a community art piece that we have been working on where children will trace their hands and it will be displayed at the museum.” The fundraiser will also include amazing activities for children and adults, according to Montes. The success of this year’s La Habra Art Walk will hopefully lead to another great event next year. Talks are underway about moving the location to a larger venue and having music by local artists and food trucks. The city looks forward to encouraging the work of its local artists with another fun-filled night of beautiful art and activities for all ages. Bernier said all artists and art are welcome to participate in next year’s event. Any questions regarding displaying artwork or opportunities to volunteer, please contact Michelle Bernier at (562) 458-3028 or find LHArtWalk on Facebook.
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10 Program helps families prepare for school By Taylor Engle La Habra Journal
La Habra City School District begins their fourth year of the School Readiness Center at Las Lomas Elementary on Monday, August 31, 2015. The program provides free classes during the school year for children ages 0-5 and their parents to participate in. The classes are in session all year until May 26, 2016. Each class is either half an hour or a full hour long and provides interactive lessons in manners and etiquette, health and fitness, character building, math, reading, dance, and art. The parents are encouraged to allow their children to try out as many classes as they are interested in and choose which ones they will be taking from there. The teachers stress that the parents follow the needs and interests of the child. There are two teachers per classroom who pay attention to each child in order to plan the lessons around the children’s needs. “Each age works at a different pace, so we make sure to modify everything to the child’s age and ability,” said Early Learning specialist Oralia Birakos. The program also has a paid nurse who provides free medical screenings to the parents and students and is available to answer any questions
a parent may have about their child’s health and wellbeing. The character building classes focus on teaching the children proper health and oral hygiene. “Basic hygiene that seems like common sense to us isn’t always common sense to kids, so we make sure they learn how to properly take care of themselves,” said Birakos. The teachers also use puppets to act out proper use of manners and sharing. The Orange County Department of Education provides a nutrition class, which teaches the parents about nutrition and fitness for their children. The kids also plant fruits and vegetables in the campus garden, which they then learn to prepare and eat in the “Green Team” class. The Read Aloud class encourages parents to interact and engage, reading to their children but allowing the child to read as well. The teachers want the students to be able to take home what they learn and practice these skills beyond the classroom. The program hosts a Golden Bell-winning Literacy Fair in February at Las Lomas. The fair includes vendors with books, information on reading, and raffles. Classes are also provided at the La Habra Public Library. A popular class at the library is Building Blocks, where kids are taken around
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the city to locations such as the La Habra Police Department, the market, the bank, or the La Habra Farm, given a presentation, and then taken back to the library to build the place they visited with blocks. “We make sure they build however they interpret what they saw,” said Birakos. “We want to encourage creativity.” The music and movement class, which won a Golden Bell, has parents and their kids sing and dance together. There is an additional dance class provided for children ages 3-5 where National Honor So-
ciety students trained in dance teach the children dance routines that they perform for audiences. Lastly, the School Readiness Center provides a ten-week training course for kids and their parents to run a mile in the OC Marathon. The parents participate in the training but only the kids run the marathon. Overall, the program encourages students to practice lifelong learning. It is an opportunity for parents to learn along with their children and develop positive interactions to last throughout their relationships.
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Getting ready to Love LH By Brianna Flores La Habra Journal
Church representatives, business owners, non-profit executives and city leaders have teamed together with Love Our Cities to host a citywide event that expands on La Habra’s motto, “a caring community.” On September 26, residents will have the opportunity to give back to the community by donating three and a half hours of their time to tackle projects around the community. This year’s first Love La Habra event is being financially supported by community donations. “The city has been very generous in terms of buying the materials and supplies for a lot of the projects. Several businesses have donated – that’ll help pay for all the t-shirts. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and the Warehouse Church have also donated a significant amount of money,” Pastor Kurt Fuller said. Those who are interested in participating in the event can visit LoveLaHabra.com for a list of available projects. The website also states whether projects are “family friendly” or “little kid friendly.” “We’re brand new at this,” Fuller explained. “Because it’s new, not a lot of people know about it yet, so we’re not doing the smaller projects yet, we are really focusing on larger projects in the city.” Love La Habra plans to eventually
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Lovin’ La Habra: The first Love La Habra day is coming on September 26. The citywide event will include a day of service beautifying or fixing something in the community, like this volunteer did earlier this year as part of a project by Freedom House Church. Love La Habra will include work that help areas all over the city.
take on smaller projects such as fixing an elderly person’s broken fence. “The beautiful thing about Love La Habra is it’s everyone working together and everyone working together to make our city great. [Our church] is always trying to do one thing, and the non-profit sector another thing, and the government something else. Love La Habra brings all of us together,” Fuller said. The executive board organizing the event wants to attract 1,000 people. At three and a half hours
of community service per person, a total of 3,500 hours will be donated to the city. Three things that is being asked of the community is to show up and work on the day of the event, be alert and suggest any possible projects and support Love La Habra by making a monetary or community service donation. On the day of the event, volunteers will meet at Portola Park at 8 a.m. for registration, a t-shirt and a group breakfast. At 9 a.m., helpers
will head to their project location and will work until 12:30 p.m. There will be a “Thank You” party following the community service. Free lunch, bounce houses, face painting and live music will be provided to volunteers. Fuller said that the executive board is planning a similar project in April and encourages residents to propose projects and submit them online. Any surplus donations from this event will be applied to that project. Additional information can be found at LoveLaHabra.com.
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Herald offense proves too much for Bishop Broncos
By Erik Markus La Habra Journal
The Whittier Christian Heralds overcame a halftime deficit to defeat the Bishop Broncos 21-16 in their first game of the season. The Heralds’ (1-0) high powered offense totaled 432 yards which allowed them to overcome 21 penalties, compared to only 11 from the Broncos (0-1). The Heralds this season are led by sophomore Quinn Commans who threw for 359 yards. Nick Watase’s fingerprints were all over the game. Watase caught 11 balls for 119 yards and ran for 60 on just eight carries. He also scored two of the Herald’s three touchdowns and played safety for the Heralds.
In order for the Heralds to take pressure off their offense, their defense needed to improve. Hunter Jauregi was the Heralds’ defensive standout. Jauregi had 2.5 sacks, and eight tackles. “He battled all night long, Head Coach Sergio Gradilla said, “he’s not the biggest guy, but he battles.” The defensive line was successful generating pressure and set the tone for the Heralds’ defense. “They played really, really good football,” coach Gradilla said, “it gives us more confidence going forward.” The Heralds will look to ride this confidence into their next matchup where they will host Arrowhead Christian in their home opener.
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Offense: The Heralds offense raked up 432 yards in their 21-16 victory over Bishop to start the season.
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Highlanders crush Chargers
La Habra’s stifling defense held back El Toro’s offense while Senior Quarterback Eric Barriere led a high-powered offense to the decisive 41-7 victory. By Teren Guerra La Habra Journal
EL TORO—Senior quarterback Eric Barriere showed off his talents leading the Highlanders to a 41-7 victory over El Toro to open the 2015 season. Barriere accounted for over 230 yards of total offense including four touchdown passes. “He’s a special dude, he can make every throw and knows this offense inside and out,” said La Habra Head Coach Frank Mazzotta. After trailing to an interception return in the first quarter, the Highanders were able to overcome the slow start by scoring on three straight possessions in the second quarter. Barriere found different receivers on three consecutive throws to swing the momentum. Senior wide receiver Justin Sun was the first to find the end zone for the Highlanders coming down with a 41 yard catch from Barriere. After a fumble recovery deep into Chargers territory, Barriere found Amon Fellows for a 10 yard score. The highlight of the first half came when Barriere found Eric
Lancaster-Garcia for a 90 yard score. After the catch under pressure, Lancaster-Garcia was able to break a tackle and find the end zone. After scoring 34 unanswered points, the Highlanders put together an impressive 96 yard touchdown drive to seal the game. Prince Ross capped the drive with a 20 yard run. The Highlanders defense was on full display as well. The defense, which last season allowed 51 points to this Chargers offense, kept the shutout in the season opener. Led by senior outside linebacker Jacob Colacion, the Highlander defense allowed only 7 first downs and added a score of their own. On the second play of the third quarter defensive back Eli Anderson intercepted the pass and found the end zone. “That’s a La Habra defense,” Mazzotta said, “In my 18 years at La Habra thats whats it’s all about.” After opening the season with an impressive victory, Mazzotta is still not completely satisfied, “It’s the first game of the season so we have a lot to work on, we know that and look forward to getting better and preparing ourselves for a tough schedule.” The Highlanders are at home next week to take on South Hills of West Covina who opened the season with a 7-0 victory over Diamond Bar last week.
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Going nowhere: Just like the photo from last season, La Habra’s defense had a strong showing. The defense only allowed seven first downs and held the Chargers scoreless (El Toro scored its only touchdown on an interception) in the season opener Friday night in El Toro.
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Raiders remove rust in route By Erik Markus La Habra Journal
Jacob Fimbres and the Sonora Raiders opened the season with a 41-23 victory in front of their home crowd against Whittier High School. There were clear signs of rust, but they were able to push past their struggles to secure the victory. “These are the local boys, these guys bring their lunch pails every single day and they get to work, and that’s what Sonora football’s going to be known for,” Head Coach Paul Chiotti said. The Raiders struggled throughout most of the first half and early into the second half but were able to pull away in the second half. “We still have a lot of improving, that’s one thing that stands out, but you’re always going to get that in the first game,” Chiotti said. Chiotti chalked most of their early struggles up to rust, but was glad to see the way his team responded. The Raiders defense looked soft on most of their pass coverage and lost the ball on an option. “We’ve got to get off the field, and not give up those chunks on the outside,” Chiotti said. The oddest play of the night came midway through the second quarter, when the Cardinals attempted a field goal from nearly 50 yards out. The Raiders didn’t leave anyone back to return the kick, so when Jorge Vasquez’ kick landed short of the endzone, one of the Cardinals stopped it at the 2 yard line. The very next play, Raider quarterback Cole McDonald let a backwards pass fall behind Fimbres. Fimbres fell on it in the endzone resulting in a safety for the Cardinals. Trailing 16-13 after the safety, the Raiders were able to respond before halftime with a five yard touchdown run set up by an effective aerial attack led by McDonald. “We’re going to win as a team and so balance is key,” Chiotti said.
With a 20-16 lead out of halftime, the Raiders were unable to score in their first drive. The Cardinals took advantage and pulled ahead on a 35 yard touchdown pass to Anthony Rios. The Raiders struggles continued with a turnover on downs on the Whittier 30 yard line. After squandering their first two opportunities in the second half, and losing their halftime lead, the Raiders defense came alive and the Cardinal offense began to spin out of control. “We kind of settled down and started playing a little more physical,” Chiotti said. The Raider defense forced the Cardinals to punt before reaching midfield. The snap to the punter sailed over his head and was kicked deeper into the Cardinal’s territory. After the errant snap, the Raiders took over with only 19 yards to get to the endzone. Fimbres did not waste any time scoring on the first play. Whittier fumbled again on their next drive which Fimbres turned into a 21 yard touchdown run to give the Raiders a 34-23 lead. Fimbres’ ability to break into open space allowed the Raiders to keep pace until everything came together. His longest runs were for 40, 65, and 70 yards, en route to a total of 285 yards and five touchdowns. Fimbres has given himself high season goals and wants to run for 2,000 yards and more than 30 touchdowns. “He works his butt off and I know him personally and he’s a good friend and I’m really happy for him, he deserves it, he’s a hard worker,” McDonald said. Fimbres big night was aided by the offensive line who were able to create the running lanes for him. “They did a great job today, I wouldn’t have done all that without my line,” Fimbres said. The Raiders receivers also made a strong effort to give good downfield blocks to allow Fimbres to scamper into the endzone.
Getting the message: Raider Quarterback Cole McDonald (above) talks on a headset to coaches about a play. Junior Cornerback Landon Williams (right) conforms a play with the sidelines during Sonora’s 41-23 victory against Whittier High at the season’s home opener on Friday night.
Photos by Jay Seidel/La Habra Journal
Runnin’ away: Senior Running Back Jacob Fimbres breaks away from a Whittier defender in Friday night’s home victory. Fimbres had 285 yards and five touchdowns to help seal the Raider victory.
“They already know I’m going to break it to the outside, so they already know to block for me,” Fimbres said. However, the victory gives the Raiders plenty of room for improvement. “At halftime we were just talking, we’re going to have to win games in the second half. You get to our league, and we’re not going to blow anybody out, our league is a really strong league, so we got to be able to play for those four quarters,” Chiotti said. The Raiders focus this year is on CIF, which requires better prepara-
tion leading up to league. “We talk about preseason for us is prep for league, so we know we have a long way to go, our league is tough, so we know we got to get better every week,” Chiotti said. The Raiders will stay local as they travel to Brea Olinda for the second game of the season.
NEXT GAME At Brea Olinda 7p.m.