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Heights Life
A Community Magazine
La Habra Heights Improvement Association
Volume 68, Issue 1, February 2016
In This Issue
Easter Egg Hunt
5
LHHIA Photo Contest
5
New Public Works Manager
7
Los Compadres Scholarships
7
Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts
8
Christmas Gathering
9
Honoring Heights Veterans
10-12
Quilting Show
12
Garden Plot
13
Spotlight on Heights Residents 14
Artwork by Marty Ann Wilson
From the Editor
Mayor’s Corner
Attention LHH Photographers!
The LHHIA Photo Contest
deadline is April 30, 2016 and it’s
never too early to start taking photos
of life in La Habra Heights. View contest details at
LHHIA.com. Several photos from the contest were
used on the covers of Heights Life in 2015. We hope
you will participate this year.
I have come to the end of my term
as your Mayor, and I just wanted to say
it has been an honor and a privilege
to serve you, and to represent our city. If you attended some
of the monthly “Coffee with the Mayor” get-togethers,
I hope you enjoyed the opportunity to discuss issues
of concern to you. I will continue to serve as your City
Councilman and always be available to hear your concerns.
We have seven more Veterans honored in this issue
on pages 10 to 12. I want to thank everyone who
submitted pictures and stories to make the Veteran
tribute possible.
Roads Workshop/Committee: On January 9 a
special City Council meeting was held and focused mainly
on roads. Representatives from the Bucknam Group and
NBS gave presentations on how the Pavement Management
Plan (PMP) was prepared and what would be required to
bring our roads back to a recommended maintenance level.
Although the report was still in draft form, it gave us an idea
of what the costs would be over a 5-year period. We also
heard about how assessment amounts would be determined if
we decide on a new assessment district. Residents were able
to ask questions and make comments - this information will
be vital to the Council as we consider how to move forward.
The meeting can be viewed on the City website and on
Channel 3. At the Council Meeting on January 14, the
Council decided to form a Roads Committee. This
committee will be made up of 10 residents and all meetings
will be open to the public. If you are interested in being on
the committee, call City Hall at (562) 694-6302 ASAP and
get information on how to apply.
I hope 2016 started off well for you and that it will
be a truly great year.
Thank You,
Vicki Cooke,
Heights Life Editor
President’s Pen
We hope you enjoyed your holiday
season – at least as much as those
who attended LHHIA’s Community
Christmas Gathering at the Park. We had
a wonderful group of children and adults who were able
to take some fun photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, do
some sing-a-longs with Ernie Hernandez, make holiday
crafts, enjoy a continental breakfast and simply enjoy an
opportunity to celebrate Christmas in the Heights with
other residents. Please see page 9 for pictures.
Rain Barrels: On January 9, residents that signed up for
the subsidized rain barrels picked up 167 barrels at The Park.
If you are interested in ordering barrels, please call City Hall
and let them know.
Mark your calendar for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at
The Park on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. Face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, an Easter
egg hunt and an opportunity to take a picture with the Easter
Bunny. Bring your children, grandchildren, friends and a
camera. The event is free but we ask that you bring
one bag of individually wrapped candy per child.
Storm Drains: If you see a city storm drain blocked
with debris or otherwise not functioning, please report the
location to Lori Askew, our new Public Works Director, at
562-694-6302 or email [email protected].
We are excited about the calendar of events planned for
2016 and hope this is the year you will get involved in
LHHIA. Please contact me at [email protected] if
you are interested.
Thank you for the opportunity to have served you as
Mayor!
Sincerely,
Michael Higgins, Mayor
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Sincerely,
John Powers, President
La Habra Heights Improvement Association
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Saturday, March 19, 2016
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Please join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt at
The Park on Saturday, March 19, 10am-12pm.
Bring your children, grandchildren and friends
for the Easter egg hunt, pony rides, petting zoo
and creative face painting. Please bring your
cameras/or phones to take pictures with the
Easter Bunny.
The event is free but we ask that you bring
one bag of individually wrapped candy
per child to the Hunt, and please RSVP to
[email protected]
by March 16.
Photo by Dan Stracner
Attention
LHH Photographers!
La Habra Heights Improvement Association
Photo Contest
Deadline: April 30, 2016
LHHIA is looking for great photos of La Habra
Heights that show our city’s unique character,
beauty and lifestyle. Contest is open to all
professionals and amateur photographers
who are members of the La Habra Heights
Improvement Association. First place wins
$100, second place $50 and third place $25.
Please go to LHHIA.com to view contest rules.
(If you aren’t currently a member, contact Pam McVicar at
[email protected])
Photo by Brian Burgess
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Welcome Lori J. Askew
New Public Works Manager
Los Compadres High School
Senior Student Awards
Ms. Askew joined the City of
La Habra Heights as the new
Public Works Manager on
December 21, 2015. She has
a Bachelor of Science degree
in Civil Engineering from
Michigan Technological
University. She began her
engineering career with the
Los Angeles County Department
of Public Works and then spent several years with private
engineering companies providing design services in
commercial development and aviation projects. She
has worked on such projects as the Los Angeles County
Jail, Anderson Graduate School of Management and
WorldPort at Denver International Airport. Ms. Askew
has spent the last thirteen years in municipal government
overseeing all aspects of Public Works. She enjoys horseback riding on the weekends and competes in the hunter/
jumper and equitation division at local horseshows. She is
looking forward to working with the City Council and
residents in the community. Call the City or email her at
[email protected].
Deadline to Submit Applications
is March 21, 2016
Each year the Los Compadres Club of
La Habra Heights awards scholarships to
graduating seniors living in La Habra Heights.
To be considered, students must have
maintained a 3.5 GPA throughout their
high school years and participated in school
and community activities. Selected students
will receive a scholarship cash grant and
a Certificate of Excellence at the Los
Compadres Awards Banquet in May.
Qualified students may request an
application from Los Compadres by
contacting Brad Cooke at 562-694-4949
or email [email protected].
Applications must be completed and submitted
by Monday, March 21, 2016
LA HABRA HEIGHTS
COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
Water Conservation Contest Winners
4th Quarter Winner
Robin Raymond conserved 13.6%
End of Year Winner of $500
James Richardson conserved 41.6%
Customers conserved 23.6% from June thru
December 2015. Please keep conserving!
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2016 Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts
February 26, 27 & 28th
Friday & Saturday: 10am - 5pm • Sunday: 11:30am - 5pm
The Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts celebrates its 56th
anniversary with 200 artists exhibiting watercolors, oil and
acrylics, handmade jewelry, ceramics and pottery, stained/
fused glass, sculptures, woodworking and hand-crafted gifts.
Free admission/free parking. Free art workshops for children
to create their own artwork will be held on Saturday and
Sunday. Enjoy musical entertainment and eat at the Starving
Artist Café, sponsored by Simply Irresistible. A special exhibit
by BraVo (a local organization that provides breast cancer
patients and survivors an opportunity to turn bras into art and
story) and a workshop sponsored by PIH Health Partnership
By Mike Evans
encourages women to share their stories about breast cancer
and find a place to connect with other survivors. Hillcrest Congregational Church is located at
2000 West Road, La Habra Heights. For more information call Gail Stier at (562) 947-3755 or visit
www.hillcrestfestivaloffinearts.com.
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There was a great turnout of Heights
residents at the Community Christmas
Gathering. Children and adults alike
were excited to see Santa and Mrs.
Claus arrive on the fire truck, make
crafts, sing Christmas Carols with
guitarist Ernie Hernandez, take
pictures and dance with Santa
and Mrs. Claus.
Many thanks to Co-Chairs Carmen
Miller and Romalyn Litchfield and
the many volunteers who made this
event possible. Boxes of new toys
were collected and given to Sonora
High School for their Annual
Spotlight on Heights Veterans
Kathi Cotariu Taverney
Kathi Cotariu Taverney grew up in a military family. Her dad was a “China Marine”
in the ‘30s and eventually became a Navy pilot. Her mother ran off and joined the
Navy at the age of 19, towards the end of WWII. Kathi thought the Navy would be
her choice but was swayed by the Marine recruiters who showed up at Santa Clara
University. She was sworn in to the Reserves and went to Woman Officer Candidate
School. When she graduated from Santa Clara, she was commissioned and sworn in
by her father. Before reporting for active duty, Kathi met (and later married) Capt.
Tom “Tav” Taverney at the Officer’s Club at the Naval Air Station at Moffett Field.
Kathi started her Marine career as the Assistant Post Exchange Officer at the Marine
Corps Development and Education Command, Quantico, VA. The couple requested
to be stationed together but were unsuccessful. At the time, military women were
not permitted to remain on active duty when they became mothers so before
the birth of their first son, Kathi resigned her commission and moved back to
California. Kathy became a high school teacher in the Norwalk-La Mirada
Unified School District where she taught Spanish at Norwalk High for nearly
20 years. She and her students sent several hundred Care Packages to deployed
military personnel. Currently, Kathi volunteers at the USO at Ontario Airport,
manning a hospitality lounge for traveling service members. She quilts and is
currently working on her Doctoral Dissertation. The Taverneys moved to the
Heights in 2002.
Thomas D. “Tav” Taverney
Tom “Tav” Taverney with his
grandson, Jarred, at his
retirement party
Thomas D. “Tav” Taverney was born in New York to an immigrant family.
Sadly, his father died when Tav was 9 years old. His mother had to work
several jobs to keep the family together, and he and his brother delivered
newspapers to help out. They realized early that the only way out of poverty
was to get a good education. Tav attended Newark College of Engineering
for a year before accepting an appointment to the United States Air Force
Academy in Colorado Springs. He graduated from the Academy in 1968
with a degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. During Tav’s
Air Force career, he worked in the field of rocket and satellite design, control
and communication. He left active duty after 10 years and continued in
the defense aerospace industry concurrently with his Air Force Reserve
commitments. In 2002, he was called back to active duty in the Air Force.
He served several tours of duty in support of the War on Terror, and also
served in Qatar, Bahrain, and Iraq. His final assignment was that of Vice
Commander of Air Force Space Command in Colorado Springs. Tav
retired from the Air Force in 2006 with the rank of Major General. He
continues to work as Senior Vice President of Leidos, and is responsible
for building intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance satellites. He
has several “pieces of hardware” in orbit right now. In his spare time,
he plays golf at Los Coyotes Country Club and spends quality time with
his grandsons.
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Thank You for Your Service!
Dr. Robert C. Sharp
Dr. Robert C. Sharp graduated from Temple University Medical School in
Philadelphia in 1962. He attended Boot Camp at Camp Pendleton in 1963 and
was commissioned as a Navy Officer attached to the Marines. He served as a
doctor for eight years from 1962-1970. He was stationed in Okinawa before being
sent to Vietnam where he spent one tour in 1965 as a Field Medical Surgeon. He
had earned the rank of Lieutenant Commander when he resigned his commission
in 1970. He completed his residency in the Navy and went on to become the Head
of Pediatrics at Long Beach Naval Hospital. He established a pediatric practice in
La Habra and Brea where he has practiced for 45 years. Dr. Sharp moved to the
Heights in 1970 and raised five beautiful daughters here.
Michael L. Higgins
Michael L. Higgins served in the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1972 during the
Vietnam War. He completed Boot Camp in San Diego, California and was
stationed in Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida and at the Combat Camera
Group at Coronado Naval Base. He served as a Combat Cameraman. Michael had
earned the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class at the time of his honorable discharge.
Mr. Higgins was the editor of Heights Life from 2009 to 2013 and is the current
Mayor on the City Council. Michael and Pam moved to the Heights in 1989 and
raised their two daughters here.
Michael Higgins (right) at his
graduation from Boot Camp
John A. Smith
John A. Smith joined the U.S. Army at age 17 straight out of high school. He
served from 1964 to 1967 and was stationed in Germany (3rd Armored Division)
and then in Di An, Vietnam (1st Engineer Battalion of the 1st Infantry Division
– the Big Red One) where he was assigned to constructing airstrips. John was a
recipient of the Purple Heart when wounded in action during enemy fire in a battle
near Tay Ninh City in War Zone C and received the Vietnam Campaign medal when
he was honorably discharged with the rank of E-5.
John is a highway road building contractor and has also built 11 homes in La Habra
Heights. He served for 16 years on our Roads Committee from 1985 to 2001. He
and his son own an asphalt plant in Downey and John plays tournament poker for
fun. Marguerite and John Smith have lived in La Habra Heights since 1980.
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Glenn J. Sheppard
Glenn Sheppard was inducted into the U.S. Army in Los Angeles and
served from 1969 to 1971. He completed basic and advanced training at
Ft. Ord, CA (now CSU Monterey). He was assigned to the Americal
Division’s 198th Brigade, 5th Battalion/46th Infantry Regiment. He
patrolled the mountains and jungle west of Chu Lai, South Vietnam (aka
I Corps). He was awarded a CIB and Bronze Star. When honorably
discharged at Ft. Lewis, WA, he had earned the rank of Sergeant. Glenn
and Floretta Sheppard have lived in the Heights for 24 years.
Robert T. Lee
Robert Lee graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a
degree in Mechanical Engineering before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1971.
After completing Basic Training at Ford Ord in Monterey Bay, the Army put
to use his engineering background at the Yuma Proving Ground where he used
NDT (non-destructive testing) on different types of artillery and ammunition.
When honorably discharged in 1973, he had earned the rank of Specialist 4.
Bob works at Schaffer Grinding in Montebello, a family-owned business
specializing in surface, rotary and belt grinding of all types of metals for all
types of industries. Sharon and Robert Lee have lived in the Heights for 34
years and raised their two children here.
Friendships Through Quilting
Saturday, March 5, 10-5pm, Sunday, March 6, 10-4pm
La Habra Community Center
101 La Habra Boulevard
Admission: $7
Friendship Square Quilt Guild’s Quilt Show features more than
100 beautiful hand-crafted (contemporary, traditional and
antique) quilts made by members of the Guild. A drawing for
a hand-appliqued Opportunity Quilt, “Friendship Tree,” will be
held on Sunday at 3:30 pm. Contact any Guild member to
purchase tickets or purchase tickets at the show. Don’t miss
the vendor mall featuring homemade items, silent auction items
with proceeds going to breast cancer research, and view the
La Habra Chamber of Commerce Community Quilt.
The Friendship Square Quilt Guild members donate hundreds of quilts and give financial support to the Salvation
Army Transitional Living Center, The Women’s and Children’s Crisis Center, Maddi’s Closet, Interfaith Food
Center, St. Matthias Homeless Program, Community Resource Center, Rosie’s Garage, police and sheriff stations
and wounded veterans returning home. For the convenience of visitors, strollers will be permitted on Sunday.
For additional information visit our website at: www.fsqg.org
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Garden Plot
By Community Contributor Beverley Lepak
La Habra Heights Horticulturist and Landscape Consultant
•
February Gardening
February could surprise us with a bit of winter chill, so
watch weather reports for possible frost. Protect tender
plants and bring in the pets. We had some rain last month,
and hopefully this El Niño won’t cause too much damage,
but be ready: clear your rain gutters and drainage areas.
•
•
While you’re outside, why not plant some red, pink,
and white flowers for your sweetheart for a lasting
St. Valentine’s Day bouquet! Carnations, cineraria,
cyclamen, gaillardia, Iceland poppies, pansies, primrose
and viola will add a touch of spring and provide a nibble
for beneficial insects and humming birds. And check out
our new “Monarch Park” butterfly garden at City Hall!
Plant one inch or more above the soil line
because the plant/tree will settle.
Use the recommended amendment and
a slow-release fertilizer.
Larger trees will need to be staked. Use two
stakes, with the trunk in the center, and use
the ties around the stakes and not on the
trunk. (NOTE: Using ties on the tree trunk
could cause “girdling” and choke off water
and nutrient flow)
Camellias
Camellias bloom this month! If you want to plant camellias,
visit the garden center while they are blooming so you can
choose the plants that appeal to you. Plan a field trip: delight
in the camellia displays at Descanso Garden in La Cañada,
Huntington Library in San Marino, and Nuccio’s Nursery in
Altadena (bring your check book for Nuccio’s).
Spring Vegetables
Good fortune: we can grow vegetables all year ‘round.
Easy-growing, cool season vegetables to plant are:
broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots,
endive, leeks, and lettuce (try a few varieties). Lima beans,
mustard greens, peas, potatoes, early tomatoes and Swiss
chard. Sow seeds indoors for: beets, celery, green onions,
shallots, spinach and radish. Evergreen herbs can be
planted any time of the year (lavender, rosemary, sage
and thyme).
Keep camellias flowering with a light application of
camellia/azalea fertilizer. Clean up any leaf litter and old
blooms. Camellias will survive better with NO mulch. They
are susceptible to root rot and bacteria, which can infect the
blooms. Keeping the soil clear will help reduce problems.
You can get a jump-start for spring herbs by sowing seed
indoors: caraway, chervil, chives, cilantro, dill, fennel and
parsley.
Camellia flowers come in shades of pink, red, white
and cream and some are variegated or striped. There are
some that even have a scent! Check out Camellia sasanqua,
Camellia oleifera and Camellia hiemalis hybrids for scented
flowers.
Bare Root Planting
Rain Showers!
Put in bare root plants early this month to help them grow
a good root system: artichoke, asparagus, berry brambles,
rhubarb and strawberries. Remember: dormant fruit trees,
ornamental trees, and roses need to be planted in early
February.
Muddy boots and raincoats may be this month’s garden attire.
A boot scraper and a good doormat will help in reducing those
little (or big) muddy footprints from appearing in the house.
Apply mulch wherever you can, including a deep layer over
those pesky mud holes. Mulching will cut down on the
weeds that will soon be popping up everywhere.
Bare Root Planting Tips:
• Soak the roots in water over night before
planting and remove leaves and cross branches.
HAPPY ST. VALENTINE’S DAY!
Beverley can help with your questions:
[email protected]
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Twin Girls Born to Heights Residents
On November 25, 2015, proud parents Primo and
Melba Castro welcomed Julia Kennedy Castro,
6.4 lbs. and 20 inches long, and Lourdes Carter
Castro, 5 lbs. and 17 inches long. The twins join
their sisters, 6-year-old Madison Eva and 3-yearold Sofia Taylor. (All have a U.S. president in their
name!) So far, the twins have exhibited differing
personality traits. Julia is the more active and hungrier of the two. Lourdes is calm and inquisitive and
loves special attention. The parents have been sleep
deprived, but contend that sleep is overrated. The
Castros moved to the Heights six years ago and look
forward to introducing the twins to our rural lifestyle
in the coming years.
Crystal Myers &
C.K. Smokey Win
National Title
Employment Opportunity
for Green Thumls!
GreenTree Landscaping is an award-winning
landscape and design company seeking
“Green Thumbs” in the Los Angeles area.
Opportunities for both aspiring leaders and
skilled landscapers. The owner grew up
in La Habra Heights and has spent the
last three decades cultivating a healthy
working environment while providing
the best services a top-tier landscaping
company can provide.
Crystal Myers and her llama, “C.K. Smokey,” were awarded
National Champion, Heavy-Wool Male in the 18th Annual
Alpaca Llama Grand Nationals Show of Champions in Park
City, Kansas. Crystal was born and raised in the Heights and
has been raising llamas for 15 years. Congratulations Crystal
and K.C.!
Please contact us at (323) 468-9740 or send
resumes to [email protected].
Visit our website at GreenTreeLA.com.
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Community Event Calendar
Feb 6 Feb 11
Nature Workshop/Live Animal Exhibit 10-11:30am
Hacienda Hills Trailhead, 7th & Orange Grove
City Council Meeting, 6pm, City Hall
Feb 23
Planning Commission Meeting, 6pm, City Hall
P.O. Box 241
La Habra, CA 90631
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U.S. Postage PAID
WMS
Feb 26/28 Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts
Mar 5/6
Quilt Show, La Habra Community Center
Mar 10
City Council Meeting, 6pm, City Hall
Mar 19
Easter Egg Hunt at the Park, 10am-12pm
Mar 21
Los Compadres Senior Applications Due
Mar 22
Planning Commission Meeting, 6pm, City Hall
Emergency & City Numbers
EMERGENCY
City Hall: www.lhhcity.org
Sheriff’s Department
Ranger Services
Fire Department (non-emergency)
La Habra Heights County Water District
L.A. County Animal Control
“Fido Come Home”
Republic Waste Services
911
562-694-6302
626-330-3322
562-698-1446
562-694-8283
562-697-6769
562-940-6898
562-694-8090
800-700-8610
La Habra Heights City Council
Brian Bergman • 562-690-5047 • [email protected]
Roy Francis • 562-697-0944 • [email protected]
Michael Higgins • 562-690-1563 • [email protected]
Kyle Miller • 562-694-8889 • [email protected]
Jane Williams • 562-697-5473 • [email protected]
Community Service Opportunities
Boy Scouts Troop 1814 • 951-538-8377 or [email protected]
Boys and Girls Club • 562-694-1805 • www.ourchildrensfuture.org
Habitat Authority • habitatauthority.org/waystohelp
Meals on Wheels • 562-383-4221 • www.LaHabraMealsonWheels.org
(Delivery Available in La Habra Heights!)
Improvement Association Board
www.lhhia.com
John Powers, President
562.690.3918
[email protected]
Jennifer Jones, Vice President, Music in The Park
562.690.6193
[email protected]
Romalyn Litchfield, Treasurer
562.697.6264
Carmen Miller, Secretary
562.694.8889
[email protected]
Carolyn DiMario, Music in The Park
562.947-7547
Erick Armeson, Event Photography
Pam McVicar, Membership
562.690.1563
[email protected] & [email protected]
Chester Jeng, Welcome Wagon
909.450.7158
[email protected]
Catherine Richert
562.697.0962
Dominick DiMario
562.947.7547
Michelle Saldivar
562.902.0125
Rick Brooks
HEIGHTS LIFE MAGAZINE: [email protected]
Vicki Cooke, Editor
562.694.4949
Espie Graphics, Graphics
626.963.8521
Carolyn Boehringer, Ads
310.849.4582
Monica Gunns, Ads
714.412.2667
Sports
sheriff’s report
AYSO (Youth soccer) • 562-447-4247 • www.ayso-region94.com
Girls Softball Association • 562-692-5447
La Habra Little League • 714-529-8951 • www.lhcll.com
Pop Warner Boys & Girls • www.lahabrapopwarner.com
CRIME STATISTICS, DECEMBER, 2015
Burglary Residence (1), Grand Theft Vehicle (1), Identity Theft (1),
Assault, Non-Aggravated (1), Misdemeanor Possession of a
Controlled Substance (1), Narcotics (1), Vehicle Burglary (2),
Petty Theft (4), Accidents, Traffic-Vehicle or Boat (3), Miscellaneous
(1), Non-Criminal (1), Vehicle/Boat, other Non-Criminal (1)
TOTAL INCIDENTS 18
Animal Lovers
4-H Dog Project • 562-694-8090 • [email protected]
Highland Riders • 562-902-0125 • www.facebook/highland-riders
Fido Come Home • 562-694-8090
La Habra Hilltoppers 4H • [email protected]
LHHIA is a 501(c)(3), Tax ID# 95-2455456, and receives no city funding. We rely on your
membership dues to pay for Music in the Park, the Halloween Haunt, the Photo Contest,
the Easter Egg Hunt and the printing and mailing of the Heights Life magazine.
Membership: Regular $35, Bronze $75, Silver $100, Gold $250, or Platinum $500
Please send your Dues and Donations to:
LLHIA, P.O. Box 241, La Habra, CA 90631
Industry Station:
626-330-3322
LHH Fire Report
FIRE DEPT. STATUS REPORT, DECEMBER, 2015
ALS Calls in La Habra Heights (14), ALS Calls in Los Angeles
County (1), BLS Calls (9), Public Assist (5), Fire Calls (7), Traffic
Collisions (3)
TOTAL INCIDENTS 39
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