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Heights Life A COMMUNITY MAGAZINE
La Habra Heights Improvement Association
Volume 73 • Issue Number 6 • July 2021
MUSIC IN The Answer, a band that has been
playing at The Park for more than
THE PARK 30 years, is scheduled to perform
on August 11. Their concert will be
a special tribute to the late Claire
IS BACK! Spothelfer, founder of Music in The
Park with whom the band enjoyed
(See page 5) a three-decade friendship.
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LHHIA membership levels
Regular LHHIA membership is $35 per year. Please consider a
Premium Membership: $75 (Bronze), $100 (Silver), $250 (Gold)
and $500 or more (Platinum). We sincerely thank our many
P R E S I D E N T ’ S P E N Premium Members, who are recognized in Heights Life (see below).
W
Their financial support is a crucial part of our annual budget.
e hope you and your family are healthy and that your
lives are getting back to normal! Disruptions caused With your financial support and the help of our many much-
by the Covid-19 pandemic have reminded us all of the appreciated volunteers, LHHIA will continue providing ways
importance of community and the ways in which we rely on and for our community to come together. We welcome you to get
care for one another. more involved in our events and activities. Just contact any of
our board members listed on the back of Heights Life or e-mail
As we went to press, it appeared that the state and county were
memberLHHIA@gmail.com.
on the verge of easing restrictions on outdoor events sufficiently
for us to resume our Music in The Park concerts (see page 5). Of You’ll soon be receiving a letter from LHHIA—please join or
course, that is contingent on actual government guidelines that the renew your membership by mailing your check in the envelope
City of La Habra Heights receives. We’re hoping to have our first you’ll receive. You can also pay online at lhhia.com.
concert on July 21—but please stay tuned for the final go-ahead. We thank these new Premium Members
We’ll keep you updated at lhhia.com.
Those listed below became LHHIA Premium Members after
Please join LHHIA or renew your membership! we published our last list in Heights Life. We thank them for their
It’s the time of year when we invite you to become a member of support and generosity!
LHHIA or to renew your membership. LHHIA is an all-volunteer,
independent 501 (c)(3) charitable organization that is eligible to
receive tax-deductible donations in accordance with IRS Section
170. LHHIA is not part of the City of La Habra Heights and Erin Dunkerly, Kent & Dorothy Roberts
receives no city funding. We rely solely on the support of our
members and sponsors to help pay for:
• Heights Life magazine spotlights residents Heights Life
A COMMUNITY MAGAZINE
La Habra Heights Improvement Association
Volume 73 • Issue Number 5 • June 2021
and community events and articles pertinent to
our rural lifestyle. We rely on your dues to help
Jennifer & David Palmquist,
with publishing and mailing costs so that we Guadalupe Hoxie & Brian Shisado
can produce 11 colorful issues each year.
• Music in The Park concerts: We hold
Music in The Park concerts on Wednesday
Janet Averill, Bill & Rowena Beinbreck,
Patty Kraikittikun-Phuong’s shot of a veritable
herd of Heights deer won first prize in this
evenings during the summer. Thanks to our
year’s LHHIA Photo Contest (see page 8).
members and sponsors, we provide an entertaining opportunity Elizabeth & Kent Burrell, Clifford & Judy Chard,
for our community to gather, listen to music, dance, eat and spend
time together (see page 5). Terry & Candy Davis, Scott & Eugenia Foster,
• Easter Egg Hunt: Held annually at The Park, Louis & Nancy McNabb, David & Kathryn Nolte,
this event features egg hunts for three different age Dave Schroeder, Monique Wu & Tati Tung,
groups, free pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting David & Siri Whitesell, Paolo Zenarosa
and photos with the Easter bunny.
• Halloween Haunt: In October,
we transform the gym at The Park into “La
Haunted Heights” so that kids can enjoy a
fun, safe Halloween with our trick-or-treat
Kathleen & Samuel Sullivan,
alley, games, events and refreshments. Please Yvonne Sanchez & Don Tilley, Vickie Whitford
bring your children or grandchildren for a
spooktacular evening! —Pam McVicar
• Morning With Santa: Each December,
we start celebrating the Christmas season I N T H I S I S S U E
in La Habra Heights with Morning With Mayor’s Corner...............................................................................................................4
Santa, featuring photos with Santa Claus and All fireworks are illegal in La Habra Heights!..................................................................4
holiday crafts, games, music and goodies. Music in The Park bands.................................................................................................5
Bring the whole family for a morning of Congratulations, LHH graduates!...................................................................................6
holiday fun! Fire department gets new engine..................................................................................6
• Special programs: LHHIA sponsors Welcome Wagon and our Garden Plot...................................................................................................................8
annual Photo Contest. We also organize and fund improvements at Community Events Calendar........................................................................................16
The Park, including facility repairs, upgrades, painting and more. Sheriff & Fire Department Reports..............................................................................16
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MAY R ’S CORNER stand on the box to be seen and heard by people gathered and
then speak about virtually any topic. It was a way of letting
public officials know how an individual felt about an issue,
About public comment including those officials’ leadership.
B
I, along with other council members, look forward to having
y the time you read this installment from the mayor, not
members of the community come in person and speak about
being able to attend a La Habra Heights City Council
what is on their minds and hearts. It is a valuable opportunity
meeting in person will most likely be a thing of the past.
The post-Covid changes that will have occurred will make a to have five minutes to say whatever you want about items of
noticeable difference in many places, including our monthly importance to you. Very much like in the days of the soapbox,
council meetings. you can have your say in your own way.
It just doesn’t feel the same to have public comments There is even more to be learned now from such public
heard over a sound system at City Hall without seeing comments, because what is said in a council meeting is recorded
the person who’s speaking. on video so that interested people in the community can review it.
Soapbox: Carol M. Highsmith (Library of Congress); fireworks: Simon Steinberger (Pixabay)
As you may know, a couple of months ago I As mayor, the most common comment I’ve heard has not
implemented the rule that anonymous written been about particular community issues but rather about how
comments sent to the council would not some speakers come across during public comment. I feel that
be read publicly but instead would be filed with those five minutes can tell more about what is going on in a
the city and made available for the public to person’s life than the issue actually being addressed.
read upon request. It can’t be determined if I hope that those who speak during the public comment
such comments are computer-generated, portion of our meetings will review their words and manner of
coming from an actual individual or submitted delivery on the video recording. It could be helpful for everyone
by a creative writing student in the Heights involved and good for the city.
or some neighboring community—so such
comments are of questionable value and validity. Having said all that, I do encourage and invite members of the
community to share their opinions and feelings—thoughtfully
I believe that the origin of public comments
and in person—during public comment.
comes from the days when a soapbox was
set up in a town square. An individual could —Dennis Laherty
All fireworks are illegal
in La Habra Heights!
Violators could be fined up to $3,000.
Because the
Heights is a
high fire
danger
area, we
take any
fireworks
violations
very seriously!
Report violators! Report violations by calling
4
562-694-8283
Music in The Park
is back!
P R E S E N T E D BY
La Habra Heights Improvement Association
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e really missed you last summer, and we’re looking forward to resuming our Wednesday-evening concerts on July 21 (unless the public health situation
changes; see lhhia.com for updates). We’re grateful to our sponsors (we’ll tell you more about them in a future issue) and to all our Premium Members who
have made special contributions (see page 3). No food will be served at these concerts, so bring your picnic baskets and enjoy the ambiance at The Park!
July 21
Beach St.
A GoGo
Hits from the swinging
sixties—put on your go-go
Get ready to party like it’s 1965! boots and get down!
July 28
Motown
Mix
Fabulous ‘Motown
Sound’ favorites from an
eight-piece band!
August 4
Country
Nation
Contemporary and classic
country music hits done
just right!
They’ve been playing at
The Park for more than
30 years!
August 11
The
Answer This concert will be dedicated to the late
The best classic rock Claire Spothelfer, our Music in The Park
from the Heights’ all-time founder with whom the band enjoyed a
favorite band! friendship for more than three decades.
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Congratulations,
LHH graduates!
From LHHIA and our entire La Habra Heights community
Marisa Durkin Christabelle Garcia Alyssa Koba
Marisa graduated from Christabelle graduated with Alyssa graduated cum
Sonora High School. She honors from Pacifica High laude from the University
was a cheerfleader all School. She was in NJROTC of California, Irvine,
four years and captain and plans to join the U.S. with two degrees: a B.S.
of the cheer squad. She Navy Reserve. Memberships in human biology and
was a member of Key include Encore, Korean Club, a B.A. in public health
Club, Mecha Club and Christian Club and Latinos policy. She was active in
Best Buds. In the Heights, Unidos Club. She was awarded numerous organizations
Marissa was instrumental the Garden Grove Strawberry and served as a learning
in getting playground Festival Scholarship for assistant for multiple
equipment installed at academic achievement and upper-division courses.
The Park with a $5,000 a medal from the U.S. Daughters of 1812. She will Alyssa looks forward to
grant she earned from the attend Cerritos College and later transfer to the working in the nutrition
Dragon Kim Foundation, for which she received a Girl University of California, Irvine, to double major in and dietetics field and plans on going to graduate
Scout Gold Award. She will attend Mt. SAC in the fall. chemical engineering and pharmacy. school and becoming a registered dietitian.
Photo credits: Cathleen McGrath Photography (Marisa Durken), Paul Luna-Luna Ink (Jack Miller)
Jack McDonald Jack Miller Delaney Scheiern
Jack graduated from Jack graduated from Delaney graduated from
Sonora High School with Cal Poly Pomona with a Colgate University in May.
high honors. An all-around bachelor’s degree in music She earned two degrees,
scholar athlete, he played production and business. one in applied math and
both football and soccer He was recently hired by the other in computer
and competed on the track Paramount Recording science, both with high
team. He was actively Studios (Los Angeles and honors. She was tech chair
involved with IMPACT, Hollywood). He has his for Delta Delta Delta and
Best Buds and Fellowship own music production cheerleading team captain.
of Christian Athletes (FCA). company, Sounds from She is currently working
Jack is looking forward to Within. He plays drums, in Kansas City, Missouri,
attending the University of guitar, keyboard and sax, but his true love is as a junior data scientist, and in the fall she will be
Arizona, Tucson, to major producing music and creating beats. He graduated attending the University of California, Berkeley, for a
in business. from Sonora High before entering Cal Poly Pomona. masters degree in information and data science.
LHHFD gets new fire engine from Cal OES
T
he California Governor’s Office
of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
recently announced that the La
Habra Heights Fire Department would
be one of only seven Southern California
agencies to receive a new fire engine
specifically equipped to respond quickly
to brush fires as part of the California
Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System.
These Type VI fire engines are well-
suited for fighting wildland fires because
of their off-road capabilities.
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Complete tree
& landscape
services
Fire danger this year is especially
high! Call California Arborist for
C alifornia Arborist provides comprehensive tree and landscape
care, including these key services:
tree trimming, brush clearance and • Tree health assessment & maintenance
weed abatement.
• Tree planting, trimming & removal
• Irrigation installation & repairs
• Brush clearance & fire prevention
• Landscape design & development
• High-risk & emergency services
We operate a modern, well-equipped fleet of trucks manned by
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Gar d en
Gard
Images: Francesco Vignati from Pixabay (left), Rawpixel (right, page 9)
Plot
By Beverley Lepak
Horticulturist & Landscape
Consultant
Gaillardia
A
fter all the months of pandemic restrictions, we’re all more than coreopsis, dahlias, gaillardia, gazania, gerbera daisies, marigolds,
ready to have family and friends over for outdoor activities petunias, salvia and zinnias.
like BBQs, family celebrations and pool parties. Have the
kids help out by sprucing up your patio or garden. They can plant
Hot-weather gardening
cheery sunflowers and other colorful blooms for hummingbirds and Check irrigation systems and adjust timers, if needed. Clean
beneficial insects—especially milkweed for our monarch butterflies. rotting fruit and leaf litter off the ground (except for avocado
Give them summer jobs: cleaning out birdbaths and minding and trees, which need some leaf cover on their roots to keep them
harvesting the vegetable garden (they can keep a close eye on those cool). Deeply water large trees and shrubs, and lightly water cacti
precious pumpkins and gourds that you’ll harvest in the fall). Plant a and succulents. Some California native plants will start to go into
corn maze—the kids will have fun watching how fast it will grow! natural summer dormancy; stop watering them until early fall.
Brush clearance, including along roadways, and tree trimming
Summer vegetables & herbs are especially important during these summer months because of
We’re in the midst of another—and worse!—drought, so decrease increased fire danger. Happy Independence Day!
some space in your vegetable garden to reduce water usage. Clear
out non-producing vegetables and then plant or sow seeds of beans, Gerbera
corn, cucumbers, eggplant, okra, peppers, sweet potatoes and daisy
late-season tomatoes and zucchini. Keep everything well-mulched
to reduce evaporation and control weeds. When very hot weather
Image credits, all from Pixabay unless otherwise noted (clockwise from top left): Armennano, Ulrike Leone, Luisella Leoni, Kembangraps (Wikimedia), Wikimedia, Chesna, Photo Roadie, Rozelle Hansen
sets in, cucumber, melon and pumpkin leaves may appear droopy
because of cucurbit wilt, so cover them with shade cloth and water Genovese basil
them early in the morning—avoid wetting the leaves.
It’s time for summer herbs, especially basil, basil, basil! Sow seeds of
several different varieties: Genovese, Greek, spicy globe, lemon, lettuce
leaf, mammoth, purple ruffles and more! Plant basil in two-week
intervals and pinch off flower spikes to keep plants producing those
tasty leaves! Trim back lavender, oregano, rosemary, sage and thyme.
There’s still time to plant borage, cilantro, chamomile, chives,
garlic chives, dill, fennel, parsley, sage, summer savory and thyme. Corn maze Greek basil
Mints should be planted in pots so roots won’t travel. Move mint
pots into the shade when it’s very hot and keep them well-watered. Gazania
Do your gardening early in the morning or evening. If it gets hot,
remember to drink plenty of water and wear a hat and sunscreen, as
well as insect repellent. Mosquitoes will be out be looking for blood!
Help reduce the mosquito population by dumping out any stagnant
water in pot saucers, birdbaths and other containers.
Lemon basil
Monsoon storms could roll in from the south, bringing
sweltering, humid conditions. If a monsoon does appear, remember:
“If it roars, go indoors!” Dry lighting can start fires, especially Purple ruffles basil
during this drought time when plants are very dry. If you see smoke Garlic
or flames, immediately call 911 and report the location. chives
Summer blooms
Provide plenty of nectar for pollinators and pretty butterflies
by planting asters, black-eyed Susans, carnations, celosia, cosmos,
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Trimming Topping Removal
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Photo: Bhupendra Singh (Pexels)
10A true home for our residents
L
ocated in beautiful, rural La Habra
Heights, California, The Heights Surrounded by the beautiful hills of La Habra Heights
Senior Care is a residential care home
serving seniors in LA County.
The Heights offers a quieter, more laid-
back atmosphere than typical group homes,
so residents can take life slowly in our lovely
natural surroundings. We provide:
• 24-hour care by our qualified staff who
routinely observe and check up on
our residents’ well-being.
• Three daily, homemade, nutritious meals
based on dietary needs. Food is also
prepared for special occasions.
• Organic fruits and vegetables from our
own orchard and garden.
• Daily bathing, grooming and dressing help.
• Daily medication assistance and
management—we take this very seriously.
• Care for victims of Alzheimer’s, dementia Shared rooms with
and strokes. comfortable hospital beds
• Daily physical activity.
• Light housekeeping and laundry service,
as well as fresh linen service.
• All rooms are furnished, though residents State-of-the-art,
open-plan kitchen
are welcome to bring their own bed sets.
• Wrap-around balcony with stunning,
panoramic views of surrounding hills. Beautiful views
from every room
• Media room for residents’ leisure time.
• Clean, well-maintained bathrooms.
• Living room with central fireplace. Media room
• State-of-the art, open-plan kitchen and
dining room.
• Transportation can be arranged on request.
• Multilingual staff: English, Japanese, Urdu,
Hindi and Spanish. Peaceful, relaxing atmosphere
At The Heights, we strive to provide
a loving, caring home for every resident
through our commitment to hospitality,
compassion and professional care. We
respect the worth and dignity of each
individual in our care, and we are committed
to helping our residents live their lives to the Living room
fullest. Call us today for more information.
690 Picaacho Drive
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
Website: Heightsseniorcare.com
Administrator: Naz Hai (naz_hai@yahoo.com)
5 6 2 -2 2 8 - 3 0 6 3
RCFE/Lic # 197608079(562) 587-7844
Mobile: (562) 587-7844
Alpine Meadows
AM INSURANCE AGENCY
Able to write homes in the Heights
Tanya Grigorian, President
Lic. # 6001518
alpinemeadowsins@outlook.com
Quality commercial
and personal lines of
insurance since 1992 562-245-7340
SEPTIC TANK PUMPING
Pump septic tanks every 3 years
(562) 941-2274
Serving You Since 1938
Family Owned and Operated
H.D. NOGLE & SONS
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(800)238-5558
(800) 238-5558
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HEIGHTS RESIDENT
Heights Resident
Yards - Lots - Slopes - Roadsides - Etc... Quality Service Since 1958
Quality Service Since 1958
Serving La Habra Heights Since 1980
Residential, Commercial & Wildland
Weed & Brush Clearance
To Fire Dept. Standards
Heights Resident
Storypoles Tree
Treetrimming•Landscape •Cleanup
trimming•Cleanup•Firewood
Weed Clearing - Brush-Bushes-Hedges
Total Yard Clean Ups - Sod & Lawns 714•749•3488 Hinkle TREE SERVICE
Planting - Yardscapes - Fences Serving La Habra Heights since 1980
Sprinklers & Irrigation
Monthly Service Available
Residential • Commercial • Industrial
FREE Estimates
(562) 694-4865
THE HONEY DO LIST GUY
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CALL BOB Lic.# 442893 & Ins. Contractor
562-755-1705 Heights Resident 11 years
COMPACT
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PER HOUR LINDA PIEQUET • HAIRDRESSER
With operator & attachments • 40-year Heights resident Serving La Habra & La Habra Heights since 1976
Call Tom at 562-708-2665
(562) 697-2211
Sales • Refinances • Commercial Properties
BeckyOwner/Certified
Debbie Dudley, Marquez, Escrow Officer
Senior Escrow Officer
RV Storage
Inside & Outside
410 W. Whittier
410 Blvd., La
Whittier Blvd., La Habra, CA 90631 •• 562-265-3127
CA 90631 562-265-3127 •• 626-912-1651
626-912-1651 •• becky@mercuryescrow.com
debbie@mercuryescrow.com
428 Berry Way, Brea, CA. 92821
(714) 990 6703
JOHN HEINL
PLUMBING Inc.
Heights resident
"over 30 years in the business"
(714) 821-1564
(562)691-8356 Lic#410582 (714)257-1222
Fire Prevention
Weed/Brush Clearance for Fire Regulation
Fido Come Home
562-694-8090
Tree Work • Stump Removal • Hauling • Landscaping
Pixabay image
25 Years Experience
(310) 343-1154 Report lost or found pets
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to delete objectionable words and phrases. Submission of an advertisement
to Heights Life does not constitute a commitment by LHHIA to publish
the advertisement. Publication of an advertisement does not constitute an
agreement for continued publication. Heights Life and LHHIA will not be Youth Employment Roster
liable for failure to publish an advertisement as requested or for more than Pam McVicar: 562-690-1563, youthlhhia@gmail.com
one incorrect insertion of an advertisement. Heights Life and LHHIA liability
shall be limited to an adjustment for the cost of the space occupied by any Jessica Coburn (14) • 562-447-3486 – Babysitting
error, with maximum liability being cancellation of the cost of the first
incorrect advertisement or republication of the correct advertisement. Under and dog walking.
no circumstances shall Heights Life or LHHIA be liable for consequential
damage of any kind. The editors of Heights Life attempt to screen advertisers Lauren Krynen (17) • 562-245-7630 – Tutoring
carefully, but we are neither responsible for nor liable for the performance
or non-performance of advertisers. If you have compliments or complaints services for middle and high school level students
involving advertisers, please contact LHHIA. For more information, please in math (up to calculus), English, and AP prep.
call Monica Gunns at 714-412-2667.
Members of the La Habra Heights Improvement Association may run
Make checks payable to LHHIA and mail to: LHHIA, P.O. Box 241, La Habra,
notices in the Youth Employment Roster for free.
CA 90631. Advertising Co-directors: Monica Gunns and Carolyn Boehringer.
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ublic meetings of the La Habra Heights City Council, the Planning Santa Ana, CA
Commission, the Roads Advisory Committee and the Public Safety & Permit No. 4849
Emergency Preparedness Committee may soon resume at City Hall now that the State of
California has lifted some pandemic restrictions. However, all events are contingent upon the
latest, official public health information. Please see lhhcity.org for the latest updates and details.
JULY 4 Happy Independence Day!
JULY 12 La Habra Heights City Council meeting: 6:30 p.m.
JULY 15 Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee meeting: 6 p.m.
JULY 21 Music in The Park: Beach St. A GoGo (see page 5 for details)
JULY 27 Planning Commission meeting: 6:30 p.m.
JULY 28 Roads Advisory Committee meeting: 6:30 p.m.
JULY 28 Music in The Park: Motown Mix (see page 5 for details)
AUG. 4 Music in The Park: Country Nation (see page 5 for details)
AUG. 11 Music in The Park: The Answer (see page 5 for details)
Emergency & City Numbers
E mergency.................................................................................911
City Hall: lhhcity.org..................................................562-694-6302
LHHIA Board of Directors
lhhia.org
Sheriff’s Department (Industry Station)...........626-330-3322
Pam McVicar, President (LHHIAPresident@gmail.com), as well as
Ranger Services..........................................................562-698-1446
Membership Chairperson (Memberlhhia@gmail.com) and Youth
Fire Department (non-emergency)..........................562-694-8283 Employment Roster (youthlhhia@gmail.com).................................714-504-3415
La Habra Heights County Water District........562-697-6769 Rick Brooks, Vice President & Webmaster (plumeriafarmer@gmail.com)
Los Angeles County Animal Control.................562-940-6898
Lynn Kelley, Secretary and ‘Halloween Haunt’ Co-chairperson
Fido Come Home (report lost and found pets)..........562-694-8090 (lynnkelley91@gmail.com).....................................................................562-371-4603
Republic Waste Services..........................................800-700-8610 Romalyn Litchfield, Treasurer (romalynl@hotmail.com)........................562-697-6264
Catherine Richert, ‘Morning With Santa’ Chairperson
La Habra Heights City Council (catherinerichert@aol.com).................................................................562-697-0962
Michelle Saldivar, ‘Halloween Haunt’ Co-chairperson
Brian Bergman..........562-690-5047........Briansbergman@hotmail.com (msldi9135@aol.com)...........................................................................562-902-0125
Carey Klingfus...........562-697-2561..........carey@AELinspector.com Stan Carroll, Director (gw1763@gmail.com)...........................................562-697-1187
Dennis Laherty.........714-401-0873........Dennis.laherty@gmail.com
Angela Owen, Director (arowen3@yahoo.com).........................................562-201-1119
Jane Williams............562-697-5473.........jwilliams90631@gmail.com
Norm Zezula..............562-697-9914........normzezulaLhh@gmail.com Heights Life : heightslifeeditor@gmail.com
Editors: Dan and Barbara Stracner....................................................310-614-6878
Community Service Opportunities Advertising Co-chairperson: Carolyn Boehringer, Director.........310-849-4582
Advertising Co-chairperson: Monica Gunns, Director..................714-412-2667
Boy Scout Troop 883 • Call Brian Freeman at 562-743-1973
Boy Scout Troop 1814 • 951-538-8377 or cookmaster251@yahoo.com
Welcome Wagon : welcomewagonLHHIA@gmail.com
Boys and Girls Club • 562-694-1805 • ourchildrensfuture.org Chairperson: Vicki Cooke.................................................................... 562-694-4949
Habitat Authority • habitatauthority.org/waystohelp
Sheriff’s Report
Meals on Wheels • 562-383-4221 • LaHabraMealsonWheels.org
VCC: The Gary Center • 562-264-6000 • vccthegarycenter.org
May 2021
HAPPY
Residence burglary: 4, Grand theft, vehicle: 1, Fraud: 1, Vehicle & boating
laws: 3, Persons mentally ill: 1, Petty theft: 2, Traffic accicents: 2, Non-
criminal: 4, Miscellaneous offenses: 2.
Total Incidents: 20
JULY 4TH
From La Habra Heights
LHH Fire Report
May 2021
Advanced life-support calls: 20 (9 in LHH, 11 in LA County), Basic life-
support calls: 17, Public assist: 3, Fire calls: 7, Traffic collisions: 1, Automatic
Improvement Association aid into Los Angeles County: 9.
Total Incidents: 48
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