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Thursday, March 25 - March 31, 2010 Volume XV, No. XVI

NEW BLOOD, BLUE BLOOD SQUARE OFF

By John Stephens

From left: Peter Amundson, Paul Cheng, Bob Harbicht, Jason Lee are seen here at the Arcadia Woman’s Club Tuesday evening. The candidates, along with fellow contenders Micky Segal and Sho Tay (not pictured), spent two hours discussing the issues in front of the standing room only audience. – Photo by Terry Miller

MacGillivray Slams Gavel On Mosca

In what has proved to be a more than a really contentious city council and election season, Sierra Madre citizens were once again bombarded with fireworks at the final city council meeting before the April 13 election.

Sierra Madre city councilman and candidate for re election Joe Mosca was verbally attacked during Public Comment period at Sierra Madre City Council on Tuesday evening. At least four members of the public affronted and walloped Mosca’s reputation for considerably longer than the 3 minutes traditionally allowed per person at a time reserved for items not specifically on the agenda.

It was clear than Mayor MacGillivray had no intention of stopping the onslaught of personal attacks and in-

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Story on Page 10

Symphony Pulls Out of Civic Auditorium

By Bill Peters

In a startling announcement before a crowd at a special subscriber party and press conference at the plaza of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, officials of the Pasadena Symphony Association said the Pasadena Symphony will leave its home since the early 1920’s to perform exclusively at the Ambassador

Auditorium when it opens its 2010-2011 season on October 23.

More changes, previously announced by the Pasadena Symphony Association include the change of the Pasadena Pops from its longtime home in La Cañada Flintridge, at Descanso Gardens, to a lawn area adjacent

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Dorothy's Place

Life Is Good

By Dorothy Denne I hope nothing important happened last night ‘cause if it did, I missed it.

I sat down in my favorite recliner/rocker about 9:00 p.m. to read the paper. I first had to pet and snuggle with the cats a bit. Then we all promptly fell asleep.

I awakened a little after 11:00 and knew I had already missed any new news announcement but decided I'd click the TV on anyway to catch the weather report which comes on about 11:15. Well, the TV clicked on but apparently I clicked off. The next time I was aware of anything, the sports report was on.

That follows the weather.

No problem, I'd hang in for the recap they do at the end. I dozed again. When I opened my eyes, Night Line was on. So much for watching the weather.

I came out of my stupor enough to turn the TV off, tell the cats and husband good night and crawl into bed.

I was exhausted. It had been a rather downbeat week. Late on a Monday evening I felt extra chilly. I checked the thermostat and discovered that our furnace had shut off.

Well, we had the privilege of spending the two coldest nights of the year with no

heat. Monday night was bearable but by Tuesday the house was well chilled.

Crawling out of bed into a 53 degree bedroom on Wednesday brought back memories of my early days on the farm. When the furnace man arrived at 10:00 I was ready to smother him with kisses but I really didn't want to chase him away.

While I had been suffering on Tuesday, I huddled close to a 150 watt lamp and read the book, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, for a discussion group I attend. It was the story of a 43-year-old Frenchman who, in December 1995, suffered a massive stroke that left him completely and permanently paralyzed. Once known for his gregariousness and wit, he now found himself imprisoned in an inert body, able to communicate only by blinking his left eye. The miracle is that in doing so he was able to compose his memoir, with a transcriber, one letter at a time. She would recite the alphabet until, with a blink of his eye, he would stop her at the letter to be noted.

In this manner he managed to maintain his sanity and refused to die in spirit until his bodily death just two days after the publica-

tion of his book in 1997.

While the book was inspiring, I finished it feeling emotionally drained and physically freezing.

By Wednesday noon things were getting better.

I had finished the upper/ downer book, our heat was on and I had filed the last of my income tax papers.

Life was good. I decided to attend the ‘senior movie' at the community center. It would be relaxing.

The movie was Bright Star, the story of poet John Keats' love affair with Fanny Browne at the end of his short life. The story was beautiful but, OMG, it was sad.

So, by the time I hit that recliner/rocker with the warm, fuzzy cats it is no wonder that I was prime to miss the news and the weather. But you know, here it is early Thursday morning. That news I missed is now history and the weather is present. The sun is shining, the air is chill, my furnace is working. Life, once again, is good.

TheGoodLife

April Fools Day

By Wally Hage Happy Birthday Honey! Now that sounds like the start of a fun day because my birthday falls on April 1st. Well, last year that day was unpleasantly memorable. Ea rly t hat morning my thoughtful wife came bounding into the bedroom and jumped upon the bed with a present in hand and yelled “Happy Birthday Honey”.

I groggily looked at the big box and said, “aahh thanks dear” and rolled over to catch another wink or two!

Her hurtful sounding “but honey, aren’t you even going to open it” pushed me into her silly game. As I tore off the pretty wrapping paper anticipating a new hard drive for my computer or something of

great desire... instead I saw a picture of a large rolling pin on the box and in big letters “Worlds First Motorized Rolling Pin”. Now tell me how would you react if you were awakened from a deep sleep and given a dumb birthday gift like that? Well, her sobbing request pleading for me to open the box, made me give in and too my surprise hidden in the fake box was four tickets to that evenings Lakers basketball game.

She gleefully shouted April Fool Day! Wow she got me good. For the past four years I had mastermind many devious tricks with the same exhortation.

W hen I quizzically said why four tickets... she bounded out of the room shouting back, “Well I know how much you like to watch basketball games

with my brother “Spike”.

Then I said, “oh no... not another evening with with your sister-in-law Susie.

You see “Sooey Susie” makes Miss Piggy... look like a Runway Fashion Model.

So acting on my best behavior we arrived at her bothers house only to be greeted with a big chocolate birthday cake with flaming candles. Being a “chocoholic” this part of the evening was starting Continued on Page 4

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On Thursday March 4th, 2010, the world lost the life of a very special person.

On April 1st we will be celebrating the life of Jamilyne Hutchinson Fisher.

But we need your help.

Along with all the proceeds from ticket sales, we will be selling raffle tickets for an array of different raffle items. We are also looking for a premium items to hold in a silent auction. All of the proceeds from the night will be donated to “TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS,” an organization that raises awareness about suicide prevention.

We would like to find out if you would like to donate something your business could contribute to the raffle or silent auction. We are looking for anything.

Anything at all. We have received donations from Capital Records, The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, DiNGLIFE.com, London Gastropub Restaurant, and the Los Angeles Kings Hockey Club to name a few.

The event will also have entertainment provided by local bands that have been touched by life of Jamie. Jamie was active in the music scene as a photographer.

Her photos have captured images of great musician like The Sound Archives and I, Omega, (formally The Syncope Threshold) who will be performing along with Fiction Framework, Domestic Fury, and True Press the night of the event.

Please contact us if there might be anything you would like to contribute.

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Don’t Embarrass Yourself

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An open letter to the Pasadena Weekly and its readership: This letter is directed particularly to Carl Kozlowski and any other staff responsible for the obnoxiously ignorant and rude editing and comments added to the Anarchist Picnic event listing for the Feb. 11, 2010, Volume 30, No. 6 issue of the Pasadena Weekly.

For those unaware, this event was submitted to be published in the Calendar section by anarchists organizing the event. It was published on page 33, albeit edited to include a snarky comment. Furthermore, the anarchists were emailed to submit pictures so the event could be spotlighted in the Arts section under the “Get Your Own” column on page 29. The pictures were provided, yet when the spotlight was published, the description of the event was mangled and barfed on.

In all seriousness, who does that? Who takes a Calendar Event listing and twists the message of the event, defecating on the description? If they had done a simple Google search of “anarchism,” they might have discovered that anarchism is merely a set of ideas for the complete, social, political, economic and spiritual emancipation of humanity — NOT “disorder and chaos.” Perhaps then, they might have withheld their grossly barbaric comments. But maybe we’re being too optimistic.

Regardless, prior to this dilemma we respected the Pasadena Weekly and were gravely disappointed when we discovered the debacle.

Carl, we want you and your colleagues to have fun with the paper, but please don’t embarrass yourselves.

Maybe you should take a tip from the Sierra Madre Weekly. They proudly posted the event without meddling with the message, taking a bold stand to publish such “dangerous” “chaotic” ideas of freedom. ~Unapologetic Pasadena Anarchists

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My name is Paul Cheng, the only candidate to have worked as a Deputy City Attorney, Prosecutor, and Mediator. Strong leadership and consensusbuilding are vital to our city. As one who loves Arcadia, I believe it is time to return to those core values that have made this a remarkable place to live, work, and raise a family. Below are five (5) issues that I believe we must focus on.

- Preserve Arcadia’s General Plan Arcadia’s assets are incomparable. We are a diamond in LA County. We must stand firm against uncontrolled growth.

R - Reduce Traffic Congestion

Revamping our street lights is crucial.

Diverting trucks from smaller streets and having large trucks take alternative routes would lessen the need to repave roads and allow for concision in travel.

I - Increase Public Safety

Our police and fire fighters do a superb job. Nonetheless, crime remains a problem in Arcadia, and they need our support. We can begin by restarting our Neighborhood Watch Programs.

D - Decrease Unnecessary City Expenses The State of California—and the City of Arcadia—are running at a fiscal loss. We are spending more than we earn, and must create a Finance Commission of citizens to serve as a watchdog for city finances, monitor city spending, and help see where improvements can be made.

E - Encourage Citizen Participation

We are blessed to have citizens who believe in giving back to the community. To keep Arcadia vibrant we need more citizen participation. We need to create a Youth Commission to work directly with City Council, Police, and Fire departments to communicate their needs and their concerns.

I welcome your ideas and look forward to discussing the choices and challenges Arcadia faces. E-mail me at: paul@friendsofpaulcheng.com.

Please remember to vote on April 13, 2010.

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April Fools Day Continued from the First Page

Peter Amundson knows it’s your money! l Opposes utility tax increase l Opposes pension spiking pay raises “Peter deserves another term for his courageous stance against the giving away of taxpayer funds to spike pensions for employees.”

Tom Hudson, Executive Director

California Taxpayer Protection Committee

“Peter knows how to stretch the tax dollar and ask the tough questions.”

Gail Marshall

Former Mayor of Arcadia

Former Arcadia Mayor Gail Marshall and Peter Amundson

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out great, I thought! But after blowing out all the candles “Sooey the Server” delivered a small piece of cake to me with a side dish of ice cream.

Ohh, one bite into the dried up cake, I knew that it must have been in her refrigerator since the last birthday celebration she hosted. Now staring into the dish of ice cream the curdled mess looked as though it had been microwave heated before serving. Quickly, trying to hide my displeasure I begged for some of her gultch coffee. She explained it was a new European Blend she brewed just for me. Now that put my stomach on edge immediately. Sure enough .... Battery Acid would have gone down easier. Quickly everyone shouted “April Fool Wally.”

Wow, that was a second “Gotcha” for the day arranged by by my Giggly wife.

As I excused myself from the table my brother-in-law asked, “When do we leave for the basketball game”? I brushed off his question with a sharp “all of the Laker games start at 7 O’clock! Frantically, my “Lakers Ticket Dispenser” shouted “Oh No ... Honey I forgot to tell you that tonight’s basketball game starts at six. Looking at my watch in panic, it was 5:30, then I verified the start time shown on the tickets I gasped... sure enough she was right.

As we all pushed and shoved trying to get out the door to the car, I looked down at my new Escalade SUV in disbelief front tire was flat as a pancake. I asked my brother-in-law “Spike” if we could go in his car. His reply, “sorry, my car is a two seater”! Now, I was really gripped with fear. I thought to myself, I don’t change tires, I don’t even know where the tools are. While painfully scrambling to find the owner manual to see if my new SUV had a spare tire... Spike sheepishly handed me the cord to his electric tire pump and said “Surprise Surprise”.

“This evenings birthday party was all an April Fool joke as the Laker game is not until tomorrow night. Those are fake tickets, that your sweetheart had me make on my computer”. Then, at that point they all shouted in perfect harmony, “Happy April Fools Day, Wally”!

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By Terry Miller Ah, it’s springtime, that time of the year when every- more well-bred and erudite. The Pasadena Star-News reone is talking about new growth and yes, those dreaded cently endorsed Joe Mosca, Nancy Walsh and Josh Moran. elections rearing their hanging chads in cities near and far. I concur, in spades.

Indeed, this is that special time when all the uncompromisOne look at the “Tattler” in the past year or two shows ing extremists crawl out from under their piles of TEA Party how clearly the town is alienated thanks in no small part pamphlets to preach and shove their propaganda down your to one particular candidate. Even some intelligent people, throat and into your mailbox in hopes that they see some who otherwise might be less forthright, provide incessant ink in the local press. Perhaps even a nice mug shot for the ramblings and discourteous comments under the guise of campaign scrapbook. anonymity, rightfully embarrassed to have their given name In Sierra Madre, for instance, there is no shortage of tied to such speech. important issues concerning the village atmosphere that the Mr. Crawford frequently refers to the late Cumquat town tattle-tails would like you to believe is in dire jeopardy. blog as “obscene,” yet he somehow refuses to see how ofBelieve what you read, and apparently there’s a master con- fensive he and his “contributors” can be. The Cumquat was spiracy afoot to allow such things as Wal-Mart at the old parody whose game was lampooning the very essence of Howie’s site, a Rose Bowl-sized performance center with Sierra Madre’s insular upper-class. This was the late Jim helipad for rock stars to arrive in style, a Costco in place of Snider’s forte. That’s parody, Mr. Crawford, not obscenity.

Bean Town and of course, turning Kersting Court into a Even a well-respected local priest was a regular reader of the five-story mixed use strip mall to house a massage parlour/ Cumquat as he recognized the entries for what they were. gift shoppe/transit center. Oh, and don’t forget parking me- Parody, Mr. Crawfish, plain and simple burlesque, spoofs. ters. We’ll need a few hundred thousand of those.

The “In” clique of Sir Eric Maundry (a.k.a. Candidate But alas, not one candidate who is running has said Crawford) has made personal attacks their passion; leavthey want that kind of escalation in development. In fact, ing once-good neighbors even more alienated than ever they’ve all come out with the rest of the town against it. But before. the fear-mongering blogocrats of our fair city need you to Crawford’s less than courageous and gaudy cohorts believe these changes are not only possible, but plausible, have not the valor to divulge their true identities: So therethat is, unless you vote them into the corridors of power. fore we offer these quotations in the hope that even CrawThen, and only then, will we be safe from the Rick Caruso ford’s cronies might think twice before casting their votes and Sam Walton. on April 13.

What is in short supply here are honest, straightforward Of all my favorite quotations, the following classics best solutions to problems the city faces; that and a critical lack describe, in my estimation, the Crawford clique and their of civility amongst a city council that never ceases to one- dirty tricks.– we took poetic license and adjusted some for up their own childishness. I mean seriously Mrs. MacGil- clarity. livray: “I don’t need input from the City Attorney”??? “This is my meeting and I’m the Mayor!”??? Easy on the gavel, “Thank you for sending me a link to your blog; there. We all heard you the first time. We promise we’ll I’ll waste no time reading it.” - Moses Hadas be good.

But back to the blogosphere: Calling one’s opponent “a “He can compress the most words into the smallworm” and alluding to his sexual orientation is juvenile at est idea of any man I know.” - Abraham Lincoln best and potentially libelous at worse. Take a gander at ‘that blog’ sometime and you’ll see not just one or two deroga- “He had delusions of adequacy.” - Walter Kerr tory comments but scores of slanderous attacks on many people in Sierra Madre. Prejudice is ugly and ubiquitous “He is a self-made man and worships his creon candidate John Crawford’s blog. (www.sierramadretat- ator.” - John Bright tler.com) We have observed less than a handful of Candidate “Some cause happiness wherever they go; othforums in Sierra Madre and what we observed was at best ers, whenever they go.” - Oscar Wilde. not terribly encouraging, and definitely dull as dish water.

Neither was even remotely thought provoking - as many “He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamphad hoped. The real issues seem get buried in interminable posts... For support rather than illumination.” vociferous accusations, trivial name-calling, and hackneyed Andrew Lang regurgitations from preprinted statements.

And finally, let us forget about politics and the obviously Attacks on this newspaper, its staff and the other papers, homophobic rhetoric (and sometimes unadorned repulsive politicians and personalities in town including the Pasadena and plain juvenile interpretations of someone’s career or Star-News and their staff members have been widespread, sexual orientation) on certain blogs. Let us not speak ill consistently cruel, callous and pedestrian. of those who have moved on to another world; let us love In fact, courteousness and graciousness has already thy neighbor, and respect each other’s differences without started to pay off for those candidates who are distinctly vulgarity and even violent thought.

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So, we beg i n ou r m a ide n voy a g e a nd I think I have the first sighting of land.

There isn’t a particular time of the year when I don’t enjoy a glass of wine or a flute of Champagne, but the thought of spring’s arrival lends a special enchantment to a glass of either. The inviting and fragrant bouquets of a r ich w i ne, or t he energetic and ascending bubbles of Champagne, appear reason enough to celebrate life, especially in the vitality of spring.

As The Huntington Library begins to paint the land in a forest of roses, I am reminded that this is a season of renewal.

Recent ly, I had a n oppor t u n it y t o v i sit a place in Pasadena that I love,“POP.” The first time I heard the name, I was certain that this was an Italian, family owned restaurant. Instead, it is a cleverly titled business, a Champagne Bar, as the cork and name announces. I believe that this is the first authentic Champagne Bar in the area. Of course, wine bars have increasing become a part of our landscape over the last few years but I remain vigilant in my search for Champagne Bars. I may not speak the language of love but I do tip my glass to them, the French that is, for I am a child when I see the magic of floating bubbles.

I was thrilled to discover that Pop had de-

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cided to open the bar on Tuesday nights. On Tuesday nights, Pop, treats its patrons plates of Tapas. It is a great deal at $3 and comped if you order a glass, if you are looking for something to break the week up, this place is certain to sprinkle a few warm thoughts to get you to Friday. Just to show that perfection is difficult to achieve.

I was excited when I discovered that Pop had decided to open an additional night. That first Tuesday night, I plowed through the doors with a smile and steady, comfortable feeling. As I sat down, a new bartender greeted me, Greg. Where w a s my m a n , R a f a el?

That man could read my mind, and knew what I wanted better than I? He had been promoted! Tuesdays are a work in progress. For one they do not have t he k itchen open and I was hungry. I love Tapas, but my group went

away hungry and ate elsewhere. Pop is a place of deals, and that is why I love them. I have a feeling they will figure this night out very quickly.

Another great time to attend is Sunday evening.

I got the permission of the owners to let you in on a secret. Since they are closed on Mondays, they offer a discount to insure that the contents of the open bottles are properly disposed of and drank by the customers.

On a Sunday night, I have had a five-flight sparkling wine and Champagne for ($16). The sparkling wine and Champagne can be expensive, but I find the prices to be competitive here. If we compa re a glass of Veuve Clicquot...

My memory tells that a gla ss at Madel ienes is around ($18), at Ruth’s Chris in the ($23) range.

Pop, checks in at a thrifty ($15) a glass, and get this, on Wednesday Night, it is only ($10)!!!! For a Thurs-

day night deal, the bottles of wine are reduced by 33%. Now that is a string of great deals.

Not sure what to order? I suggest the tasting f lights. Prices range from ($10) to ($19) and you enjoy three different samples of Champagne, then after the tasting, you can order the glass that you enjoyed most. Until next week, Cheers!

P o p C h a mpa g n e a n d Dessert Bar 33 E. Union St. Pasadena (626) 795-1295 as always check out web site for exact hours and details www. popchampagnebar.com For more tips and journeys, tune in every Sunday night at 9 PM to KJLA TV to Dining with Dills. For additional thoughts and comments, please email me at thechefknows@yahoo.com

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My mother and several of her friends attend a church function once a month on Saturday night called Fabulous Forties.

They are actually more than forty times two, and several ladies are in their nineties. But age is NOT the issue, they remember pa r t y ing in t he 1940’s a nd t he memor ies a re grand. As you can imagine the food is important at this gathering and I get many a new recipe idea from them. My mother’s revelation this week was t hat no matter what is served there is always the worn out and somewhat bland potato casserole.

I k now wh ich one she means and it is a staple at every large dinner gathering. She and I decide this morning that she will take potato casserole to the next gathering and it will have some piazza, not to mention just taste!

After a major recipe box search, we decided on the

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2 medium garlic bulbs 1 T olive oil 6 bacon slices 1 bunch green onions 4 pounds red potatoes 1 16-oz. carton sour cream 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese 1/3 cup butter 1/4 cup milk Salt and pepper to taste Chives, chopped

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andidates converged on Arcadia's historic Woman's Club Tuesday evening for a city council candidates' forum sponsored by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, Association of Realtors and Arcadia Weekly. Masterfully moderated by Scott Hettrick, publisher of the popular blog “Arcadia's Best,” the forum showcased a wide variety of issues and approaches by a diverse assortment of six candidates vying for three seats on the Arcadia City Council. The forum was the second-to-last chance for interested citizens to see all the candidates together in one room ahead of the April 13 election. Arcadia Weekly and the Arcadia High School Constitution Team will be hosting a final debate on Wednesday, March 31 at the Santa Anita Inn, just two weeks before Election Day. The evening began, as most of these events tend to, with opening statements from each of the candidates wherein they laid out their qualifications for the position as well as some of their ideas for legislative and fiscal action if and when they are elected to the council. At least one candidate took his first 90-seconds to go on the offensive.

“I am not supported by the unions!” said candidate Jason Lee in a tone closely approaching a shout, though accented with his wide trademark smile. Perhaps it was to avoid using yet another “hard P” that Mr. Lee did not mention the Arcadia Police Officers Association by name, but he did confirm

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Tay went on to explain that he was involved in many different businesses including the export of herbal products to China, a web site dedicated to all things Arcadia, owning and renting real estate investment properties in the city, and operating an indoor firearms shooting range where, according to Tay, “a lot of police officers go to shoot.”

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Candidate Paul Cheng, whose campaign has been continually harassed by leaflet distributing naysayers proclaiming to voters that “He has no desire to serve the Chinese overseas. On the contrary, he is a bad man (lawyer) oppressing the Chinese,” likely knew what question would come his way. And it fell to Mickey Segal to “give Mr. Cheng an opportunity” to explain just what all the negative campaigning was about.

Cheng said that the man distributing the negative materials had been hired by someone over whom he had recently won a judgment regarding that individual's mistreatment of employees.

As the man loomed outside the building near his late model Chevy Cavalier (w/ custom wheels) made anti-Cheng tour bus, Cheng said that the man had said he would cease his activities if Mr. Cheng paid him off or hired him onto his campaign.

“He's even offering to work for me once this is all over,” said Cheng in a postforum interview. Cheng said he disagreed with the negative tactics, saying that it essentially amounted to extortion and that he had no plans to employ the man or give in to his demands.

But there were other issues on tap for the evening, and Emcee Hettrick wasted no time moving on to the questions prepared by himself, members of the Chamber and citizens of Arcadia.

When the Gold Line was at issue, differing viewpoints and levels of experience began to shine through the candidates' responses.

“I passed the bond for it!” said Mickey Segal in a show of longstanding involvement with the decades-long Gold Line Foothill Extension project. But his excitement for the arrival of the electric train seemed muted as he echoed the concerns of many citizens that most Gold Line passengers would have little desire to get off the train in Arcadia considering the weak commercial and retail environment of the downtown business area nearest the station.

While Mr. Segal offered no ideas for the revitalization of the struggling downtown business area, he did offer that in order for the station to provide an economic boon for the city, some additional form of public transit would be needed to take visitors to other business centers such as the Westfield mall and Santa Anita Racetrack.

Though all of the candidates were in agreement, for one reason or another, that the Gold Line's arrival would be beneficial to the city, there were issues of contention regarding the design of the bridge over the 210 freeway and a grade separation over Santa Anita Ave. “It's a nice bridge. It's as nice as a bridge can be, really,” said candidate Bob Harbicht in defense of the much maligned and continually delayed plans.

Another current councilman, Peter Amundson, admitted that the council may not have moved quickly enough to prepare for the Gold Line's arrival.

“The Gold Line is coming faster than we were anticipating. We need to get out in front of the track,” said Amundson. “I know Monrovia's ready!”

The challengers offered their own opinions on the train, as well as criticisms of the current council's handling of the issue.

“We've known it's coming, but yet we've done nothing for downtown Arcadia,' said Paul Cheng.”The question is: Are people going to get off the train in Arcadia? And the answer is no.” Cheng went on to echo Amundson's sentiment that Monrovia had done a much better job in preparing for the train's arrival and revitalizing their downtown shopping

district. “I want Myrtle Avenue,” he said.

For his part, Jason Lee offered a more personal opinion of the Gold Line project.

“I can’t wait to ride the train all the way to work and read a book or work on my casework,” said Lee who lives in Arcadia but practices law out of an office in downtown Pasadena.

Of course, no forum on the issues pertinent to Arcadia would be complete without mention of the proposed, approved then unapproved, and perennially delayed Shops at Santa Anita development backed

by Grove developer Rick Caruso and vehemently opposed by Westfield mall and their proxies.

Perhaps surprisingly to some in attendance, all of the candidates voiced their support for the project, though Paul Cheng did offer some criticism of past administrations which he said had gone too far with their spending.

“Overspending of the city's tax revenue has caused us to need Caruso. That's what's allowing him to shove this project down our throats,” said Cheng.

Mr. Amundson also had some reservations about the project, saying he is “not really a big fan of malls,” but that he supposed it “could do something good for our community.”

The discussion then moved on to the issue of campaign finance.

“I'm not trying to buy this election,” said Bob Harbicht who estimated he has spent between 12 and 14 thousand dollars thus far.

Mickey Segal sounded a similar tone, saying that he had spent between 15 and 20 thousand dollars in each of

his previous campaigns, and would likely end up spending that much on this one.

Jason Lee and Sho Tay each said they had spent around 25 thousand, with Lee making a special point of mentioning his additional investment of what he termed “lawyer time” to the cause of walking the streets campaigning and meeting with residents.

But all eyes were on 32-year-old Paul Cheng, who confirmed with a member of his campaign in the audience that their total fundraising had topped 70 thousand dollars.

“I've taken no money from developers. I've taken no money from the police.

Most of the money that I have raised has come from my family. I am very grateful to them for that and I hope to be able to pay them back someday,” said Cheng.

Through their political action committee, the Arcadia Police Officer's Association has donated $2000 to each of the three candidates they chose to endorse, according to Detective Hernandez.

With the “Shops” issue settled, at least until the next

EIR, Emcee Hettrick steered the candidates onward to the subject of compliance with the city's business sign ordinance. The ordinance requires that all business signs within the city limits contain two-thirds Roman characters (read: English), with the remaining one-third available for use by another language (read: Chinese).

The ordinance was a reaction to the explosive growth of Chinese-owned businesses within the city, particularly those situated along Baldwin Ave, many of whom currently have signs that do not comply with the ordinance.

Jason Lee began by reminding the audience that the language used on business signs is protected free speech under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, though he asserted that the city does need to promote “some kind of conformity.”

Mr. Harbicht agreed that the signs were indeed protected by the Constitution, surprising many in the audience when he said, “Our ordinance is clearly unconstitutional, and so we have to handle this very carefully.”

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agreed, saying that Harbicht had “answered exactly how I would have,” adding that “if someone questions the constitutionality [of the ordinance], we will lose.”

But perhaps the most insightful response came from Paul Cheng who argued that allowing these businesses to continue to violate the sign ordinance was a form of segregation.”

In a post-forum interview at his still-bustling campaign headquarters, Cheng said that the signage issue was particularly important to him because he feels that if the issue is left to sort itself out, it will do anything but. “If we allow Chinese businesses to post their signs in violation of the ordinance, we are essentially letting them segregate themselves from the rest of the city, as well as the country. My campaign is about bringing people together as Americans. The minute you step off that plane, you're an American.”

Councilman Amundson sounded a similar tone post-forum. “If I'm elected again for another term, I fully intend to become mayor, and this is going to be a big issue for me.”

In the end, Tuesday's candidates' forum was a great success by all measures and in the opinion of most candidates and voters. The professional, well-planned, executed and attended event was a testament to the outstanding efforts of the Arcadia Woman's Club, Arcadia Association of Realtors and the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Hats were off post-forum in particular to Scott Hettrick and Beth Costanza of the Chamber, without whose tireless efforts the event would have been but a shadow of what actually transpired.

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2. Shortly after 6:00 p.m., loss prevention personnel from Macy’s advised that they had detained a woman for theft.

The suspect was seen concealing clothing and jewelry items in her purse while in a fitting room and then left the store without making payment. A private person’s arrest was made, and a 48-year-old Hispanic was taken into custody for grand theft.

Monday, March 15: 3. A traffic stop was made around 12:30 a.m. at Las Tunas and El Monte when officers saw a car swerving between lanes of traffic. An intoxicated 41-year-old male Caucasian driver was arrested for DUI and unlicensed driver.

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Tuesday, March 16: 5. A residential burglary occurred in the 100 block of East Arthur between 8:40 a.m. and 6:32 p.m. Unknown suspect(s) forced open a window to enter the home. Once inside, the suspect(s) ransacked rooms and stole jewelry, gaming system, cameras, and other property.

6. Units responded to the Westfield Mall parking lot around 10:30 p.m. in reference to a possible auto burglary that just occurred. A witness saw two male Hispanic juveniles by a car that appeared to have been burglarized. An area search was conducted and a 14-year-old Hispanic was apprehended and positively identified by the witness. A consent search was made and a stolen iPod, iPod cable, and CD’s were recovered. The juvenile was taken into custody for auto burglary.

Wednesday, March 17: 7. Between noon on March 16 and 9:30 a.m. on March 17, a grand theft occurred at Dental Implant Institute, 59 Las Tunas. Unknown suspects removed a $15,000 bronze statue that was bolted to a cement slab in front of the business.

8. Shortly before midnight, units were dispatched to the 400 block of North Altura regarding a battery incident. Investigation revealed that an intoxicated male suspect slapped his wife during an argument.

A 32-year-old Caucasian was taken into custody for spousal battery and disorderly conduct/drunk in public.

Thursday, March 18: 9. Around 12:35 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Alta in regards to a possible suicidal woman. Shortly after the call, the subject left the scene but was later found in the 600 block of Shamrock in Monrovia. The woman admitted to having suicidal thoughts so she was transported to a hospital for evaluation.

10. Units were called to Nordstrom around 6:18 p.m. in reference to a forgery investigation. A female suspect reactivated a dormant Nordstrom account by using a fake driver’s license with the victim’s personal information. The 38-year-old Caucasian suspect purchased about $200 in merchandise and was arrested for forgery and commercial burglary, and a copy of the victim’s credit report was also found in her possession.

Friday, March 19: 11. A solo traffic collision occurred at Second and Live Oak around 3:44 a.m. When officers tried to extricate the 29-year-old male African-American driver, he fought violently, biting and head-butting one of the officers. The suspect indicated that he wanted to die and had an open bottle of alcohol and an empty prescription bottle in the car. The man was tasered in order to gain compliance and was transported to a hospital for treatment and mental evaluation.

12. Around 10:13 a.m., a victim came to the station to file a fraud report. Unknown suspect(s) obtained the victim’s credit union account information by unknown means and made unauthorized purchases in Hawaii totaling $438.

Saturday, March 20: 13. A traffic stop for a code violation was conducted at Alta and Santa Anita around 2:00 a.m. A 19-year-old female Hispanic driver was contacted and officers detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath and person. A field sobriety test revealed that the driver was operating the vehicle while under the inf luence. She was taken into custody for unlicensed driver, DUI, minor driving with a blood alcohol level of .05 or greater.

14. Around 6:00 p.m., a 39-year-old female Asian struck her 69-year-old mother numerous times causing visible injuries. The suspect was arrested for inflicting unjustifiable pain/injury to an elder on March 21 around 11:45 a.m. during another battery investigation.

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advised Monrovia Police Department that they were going to serve an arrest warrant on a subject at a residence in the 1500 block of Pilgrim. They arrived at approximately 2 p.m. and two Monrovia officers were assigned to assist them. Los Angeles Police Department officers entered the home, but were not able to locate the suspect. The suspect is a known gang member who is wanted in relation to a homicide with a firearm.

The suspect's vehicle was impounded at the location.

The suspect is still outstanding at this time.

Receiving Stolen Property - Suspect Arrested On March 12 at 8:34 a.m., the groundskeeper at a complex in the 1100 block of Royal Oaks called to report a male subject who did not belong on the property loading a large television into an empty storage cabinet in the parking area of the complex. An officer arrived and detained the subject. He had a large, newer model television.

The suspect is known to be homeless and has a history of burglary and drug use.

His statements about the television were inconsistent. He made a statement that he possibly knew the television was stolen. He was searched and the officer found a used cocaine smoking pipe on his person.

The subject was arrested for the possession of drug paraphernalia and for receiving stolen property.

Injury Traff ic Collision On March 12 at 11:30 a.m., officers responded to Mayflower and the 210 underpass regarding an injury traffic collision. A driver, waiting to turn east from the number one lane of Mayflower, pulled onto Mayflower and was struck by a vehicle traveling north,

which was occupied by a father and his young son. Fortunately, both were wearing their seatbelts. There was heavy damage to the vehicles, but only minor complaint of pain by all parties. Traffic was problematic and additional officers were needed to assist.

Assault On March 12 at 4:54 p.m., a local hospital called to report they had the victim of an assault that occurred in Monrovia at their hospital. The investigation revealed the subject had gone to his girlfriend's home on Los Angeles Street and attempted to speak to her, despite a restraining order against him. During the encounter, he refused to leave and bumped into another male subject in the group. The male subject then punched him with a closed fist. Initial reports indicate that he may have a broken jaw. The investigation is ongoing; however, it may be that both parties will ultimately be charged criminally.

Unlawful Intercourse With a Minor - Suspect Arrested On March 12 at 6:50 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a park in the 600 block of West Olive regarding two juveniles possibly involved in sexual activity in the park. When the officer arrived the male and female separated. During the investigation, it was determined that the male was an adult and the female was 14 years old. The male was arrested for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor and destruction of evidence. The female was taken to a hospital for a medical exam. The investigation is continuing.

Welfare Check On March 13 at 9:24 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of West Cherry on a welfare check of an elderly female.

The officers observed mail piled up, a gas notice was left on the door, and other signs of inattention to the location. Officers believed the woman might be inside in need of assistance and made entry into the location with a key provided by the landlord. The officers found the woman laying on her dining room floor.

She was still alive, but in need of immediate medical attention. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.

There were no signs of a crime.

Officers found 16 cats in her apartment. Many of the cats were in poor health. Animal Control responded and assisted officers in gathering the cats.

The cats were housed at Inland Valley, except for one that appeared very ill and was taken to an emergency clinic for assessment and care. The woman has no relatives that could be located. The officer spoke to the social worker at the hospital and they advised they would work with her to ensure proper care when she is released.

Possession of a Control led Substance / Theft of an Access Card / Warrants - Suspect Arrested On March 15 at 10:44 a.m., an officer observed a small black car occupied by a female driver and a male passenger. The vehicle had no license plate. When the officer started to make a u-turn, the vehicle turned and went into a driveway.

The officer parked to see if the vehicle would pull out, and it did and drove past her. She made a uturn behind the vehicle.

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arrested. The subject was in possession of methamphetamine, two debit/credit cards belonging to other people, and he had two warrants for his arrest. He was booked and is being held for his court appearance.

Residential Burglary On March 15 at 4:48 p.m., residents walking their dogs in the area of Ranchito and Lemon saw two male juveniles sitting on a curb. The juveniles had backpacks with them and were asked what they were doing. The residents walked away, but kept an eye on the juveniles. They looked back again and noticed a window screen had been removed from a window of a residence in the 500 block of Ranchito, and now only one juvenile was sitting on the curb. The residents called the police.

The juvenile on the curb got up and ran. He was chased down by two male neighbors and detained until officers arrived. The second juvenile was found hiding in the rear yard of a residence. Both suspects were arrested for burglary,

booked, and later released to their parents.

Residential Burglary On March 17 at 3:54 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of North Canyon regarding a burglary.

When officers arrived, the resident reported that jewelry had been taken from the master bedroom. The suspects apparently made entry through a doggie door.

The suspects exited the master bedroom through the sliding door. Investigation continuing.

Sierra Madre PD During the week of Sunday, March 14th, to Saturday March 20th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 367 calls for service.

Monday, March 15th: 7:43 AM – Auto Burglary, 100 block North Lima Street. Suspect(s) stole a Jan’s Sport backpack containing books and school supplies from a car. The car alarm activated at 4:00 am,

but the loss was not discovered until 7:43 am when the victim found the passenger door ajar. The loss was estimated at $335.00.

8:14 AM – Commercial Burglary, 160 North Canon Ave. Suspect(s) broke into a classroom at the Sierra Madre Middle School and stole a $500.00 Apple laptop computer. The suspect(s) also tried to pry open a cash register in the cafeteria and may have drawn graffiti on the school grounds. The crime occurred between 2:30 pm Friday, 3/12/2010 and 8:00 AM Monday, 3/15/2010. The cost for the graffiti cleanup is unknown.

Wed ne sd ay, M a r c h 17th: 9:35 AM - Petty Theft, 700 block East Grandview Ave. Suspect(s) stole a UPS parcel from the front porch of a home. The package contained a Sony DVD burner valued at $25.00.

The package was delivered at 1:42 PM Tuesday, 3/16/2010 and discovered missing at 2:45 pm on Tuesday, 3/16/2010.

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nuendo and allowed such a spectacle to continue with one speaking for approximately 15 minutes against the candidate.

“You have to sit there and Take it” exclaimed MacGillivray said of the blitz. Councilman Mosca demanded time to respond to the assault. Mosca clearly stated that he felt the City Attorney should be consulted on the matter as a point of order but MacGillivray refused Mosca’s request. Proclaiming that she is the Mayor and said Mosca was “Out of Order’ for attempting to shield his good name. “ T h e r e’s n o t h i n g wrong with passion” said Mosca in a telephone interview Wednesday evening “but I feel these were personal insults and I have a right to respond - it is not a violation of the Brown Act to do so.”

One might ask if this blatant attempt to discredit Mosca was allowed by the sitting mayor, why then, was Mosca not afforded the same courtesy.

MacGillivray threatened at one point in the proceedings to have Mosca “taken away” presumably by the boys in blue for at-

tempting to defend him.

Chief Diaz was seen in a huddle with some of her off icers moment s a fter MacGillivray threatened Mosca with expulsion.

Mosca said the mayor treated him with no respect whatsoever and felt somewhat like he did in Catholic School being reprimanded by an elder.

Mosca continued that this incident has a much larger impact and that good people in Sierra Madre are becoming increasingly reluctant to step up to politics, join commissions or do anything civic due in no small part to this kind of abusive behavior.

A passionate and reflective Mosca said “I entered politics to make a difference” and echoed what many in the community felt Tuesday. These attacks were clearly orchestrated to discredit Mosca one final time with the hope that under the present rules of order he would have to “just sit there and take it.”

Mosca said it’s clear that homophobic, insular thinking plays a role in this onslaught which Mosca is handling with dignity.

Despite being upset by not only the comments allowed

but also the way in which fellow councilmembers, mainly MacGillivray handled the situation Mosca plans to battle on.

Mosca would like to see an agenda item added in the future to address how council can address such matters should they occur in the future. Not affording him the right to discuss the issue with city attorney was not acceptable and inappropriate, he said.

For his part, Mosca says civility is very important in getting anything done on council and rules and procedures should be followed and feels that when there was such an orchestrated attempt to discredit a sitting councilmember (on a locally televised council meeting just prior to an election), there should be some options allowed or at least considered.

Councilman Mosca will continue to walk the precincts and talk to his friends and neighbors up to April 13.

Calling what he experienced Tuesday night “abuse” Mosca still honors the right rules and procedures but claims he was NOT out of cont rol as MacGillivray said.

Legal Notices City OF Arcadia Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APRIL 6, 2010 – 7:00 P.M. Pursuant to Section 424 of the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Redevelopment Project Area, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the City of Arcadia City Council Chambers, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, to hear testimony of all interested persons for the purpose of considering revisions to Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 172 (ARA 172), which creates use and design requirements and guidelines in the Central Redevelopment Project Area.

Copies of the proposed revisions to ARA 172 are available for review in the Development Services Department, Economic Development Division, City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.

All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed revisions to ARA 172. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the Redevelopment Agency with respect to the proposed item you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections which you or someone else raised at or prior to the time of the Public Hearing.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting, please contact the Development Services department at City Hall (626) 574-5408. Please contact the Department at least three (3) working days before the meeting or time when special services are needed. This notification will help City staff in making reasonable arrangements to provide you with access to the meeting.

Publication Requirement - Arcadia Weekly Publish - Thursday, March 25, 2010 Thursday, April 1, 2010 Additional Publication – Pasadena Star News Publish – Thursday, March 25, 2010 Thursday, April 1, 2010 NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia is accepting proposals to furnish, deliver and provide services for the Senior Citizen Meals Program. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Proposal for Senior Citizen Meals Program” and shall be sent to the City Clerk of the City of

Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, P.O. Box 60021, Arcadia, California, 91066-6021. Proposals are due no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at which time said proposals shall be publicly opened.

Copies of the proposal may be obtained in the Purchasing Office of the City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, 91007. Said specifications and proposal forms are hereby referred to and incorporated herein and made a part by reference and all proposals must comply therewith.

The City of Arcadia reserves the right to accept in whole or part or reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities in the proposal process, and all proposals are binding for a period of ninety (90) days after the proposal opening and may be retained by the City for examination and comparison, as specified in the proposal documents.

The award of this contract shall be made by the Arcadia City Council.

CITY OF ARCADIA PURCHASING OFFICE Dated: March 18, 2010 Publish: March 22 & 25, 2010 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33431

Notice of a public hearing before the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33431 is hereby given concerning the proposed lease of land by the Redevelopment Agency to Paul P. Rusnak, as Trustee of the Paul P. Rusnak Family Trust, dated November 14, 1988, and Rusnak/ Arcadia, a California corporation (“Lease”), said land being generally located at 21 Morlan Place in Arcadia.

At the public hearing, the Redevelopment Agency will hear public testimony and receive evidence concerning the proposed lease to Paul P. Rusnak, as Trustee of the Paul P. Rusnak Family Trust dated November 14, 1988 for Rusnak/Arcadia, a California Corporation (“Operator”), for parking purposes.

The Agency will also consider approving a Categorical Exemption for this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301(a) (Class 1) of the Guidelines; leasing or minor alteration of public structures or facilities.

PUBLIC HEARING DATE: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 TIME: 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: City Council Chamber, Arcadia City Hall 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007

At the public hearing all persons will be given an opportunity to appear and be heard on such matters.

If you challenge the proposed action or actions described in this Notice in court, you may be limited to raising those issues that you or someone else raised at the joint public hearing described in this Notice.

The draft lease will be available for public review in the Development Services Department at Arcadia City Hall, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007, during normal business hours. If there are any questions about this notice, contact the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency at (626) 574-5409.

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Other Public Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7037.03801 Title Order No. 4323283 MIN No. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/18/04. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Trustor(s): ARTHUR L HARRIS JR, AND STEPHANIE THORNTON HARRIS, HUSBAND & WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 03/31/04, as Instrument No. 04 0763542, of Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 04/09/10 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 221-223 WEST LIME STREET, MONROVIA, CA 91016 Assessors Parcel No. 8516-014-019 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at

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March 25 - March 31, 2010 the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $360,466.79. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or its authorized agent was recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office and reads substantially as follows: The mortgage loan servicer declares that (1) it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code § 2923.52 and (2) the timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of California Civil Code § 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to California Civil Code § 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: March 17, 2010 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Julian Ojeda, Autho-rized Signatory 505 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 243, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.

USA-Foreclosure.com Automated Sales Line: 714-2774845 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FEI # 1002.147692 3/18,3/25,4/1/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1177016-02 APN: 8505-006-014 TRA: 06218 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx9842 REF: Varela, Richard IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED January 20, 2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 07, 2010, at 10:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded January 31, 2006, as Inst. No. 060224086 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Richard A Varela An Unmarried

Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the west side of the los angeles county courthouse, Southeast District, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 509 S Alta Vista Ave Monrovia CA 91016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $382,535.10. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code § 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of

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sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. This California Declaration is made pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 and is to be included with the Notice of Sale. I, Jaimee Gonzales, of Wachovia Mortgage, FSB (‘Mortgage Loan Servicer’), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Servicer has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying notice of sale is filed AND The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 7/22/09 Name of Signor: Jaimee Gonzales Title and/or Position: Vice President. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE EXHIBIT “A” Trustee Sale No. 1177016-02 Loan No. XXXXXX9842 Regarding Richard A. Varela, (hereinafter referred to as “borrower”) as required by Californian Civil Code Section 2923.5 ©, I, Jaimme Gonzales, an officer of Wachvovia Mortgage, FSB, declare as follows: As indicated below, Wachovia Mortgage, FSB, made the following efforts to contact the borrower, but contact was not made. Use of autodialer to contact borrower, manually dialed call(s) to the borrower, Mailed correspondence to the borrower containing a toll free number for Wachovia Mortgage, FSB, and regarding the delinquency. Mailed brochure(s) to the borrower regarding options to avoid foreclosure.

The undersigned authorizes the trustee, foreclosure agent and/or their authorized agent to sign on behalf of the beneficiary/authorized agent, the Notice of Sale containing the declaration required pursuant to Civil Code 2923.5. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: 11/11/09 By: Jaimee Gonzales.

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626-301-1888

moNrovIa buILDers Dream!

$339,000

Large high density lot! Room to build second home or 2-3 plex ( buyer must check with city of Monrovia to verify ).

Nice 1910 California bungalow home with 3bdrms (2bdrm + 1 den) 1bth, will maintained, fenced front & back yard, 2car garage, excellent location. Sold as is due to short sale. (C824)

CeNTurY 21 LuDeCke INC (626) 445-0123

Two LeveL uNIT for Lease

$1,300 mo

Nice townhouse style apartment located in good area of Monrovia. Unit located at the back of small complex. Double car garage with entry into the unit. New Paint and newer appliances. Laundry room in complex with washers and dryers. (COL)

CeNTurY 21 earLL, LTD. 626-301-1888

Century 21 Adams & Barnes

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433 West Foothill Blvd., MonroviA

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