A World War II veteran and longtime teacher in Garden Grove is celebrating a milestone birthday while continuing a tradition that has made him a local favorite.
Hal Yoak turned 101 this year and marked the occasion with a simple reflection on longevity: “Well number one, I’m still here.”
Beyond his years, Yoak is known in the community as a craftsman who spends his time making wooden toys in his garage. What began as a personal activity evolved into something more meaningful, as he built toys not to keep, but to sell or often give away to neighborhood children…