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For latest weather, go to Accu-Weather at ggjournal.com The Newspaper of Garden Grove n Monday, July 29, 2013 n www.ggjournal.com n Vol. 31, No. 60 n Phone: 714-539-6018 n Fax: 714-539-6079
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No decision of the fate of Supt. Tauer Some positions reinstated by trustees on a 4-0 vote By Jonathan Smith Garden Grove Journal
Superintendent Richard Tauer still remains on paid administrative leave as Westminster School District’s Board of Trustees announced no specific action about the position during Thursday night’s board meeting. However, the board did vote, 4-0, to restore several of the proposed eliminated positions due to the finalization of the state’s budget. Trustee Andrew Nguyen was not present for the public session meeting, due to his mother’s stay in a hospital, said Mary Mangold, the president of the board. Tauer was placed on administrative leave during a special closed board held earlier in the month. Rumors circulated that Tauer would be fired, resulting in his supporters packing the board room July 2. The board met in closed session after the
meeting and Tauer’s leave decision was reported after the session the same day. No official explanation was offered about why the board placed Tauer on leave, and the board did not mentioned Tauer at all during Thursday night’s session, either. The board did meet in closed session before the meeting. An item, titled “public employee discipline, dismissal, removal” appeared on the closed session agenda. However, Mangold said no action was taken on any of the items. The closed meeting was adjourned to the next board meeting. Although Tauer’s leave was not explained, a couple of people did speak in favor of him during the night’s meeting. Westminster resident Ruth Ann Laws said she was out on vacation when the special public meeting was held. Laws said she felt the superintendent was doing a fine job so far. Continued on page 2
Man fatally stabbed at GG party Sunday Garden Grove police are asking for the public’s help in getting information about a fight early Sunday morning which left one man dead and two others wounded. According to the Garden Grove Police Department, officers were sent to the 12000 block of Darnell Street (northwest of Harbor Boulevard and Lampson Avenue) shortly after midnight because of complaints of a large party. Arriving officers found that a large fight had broken out in the backyard of the house where the party was being held. As police approached, many of the members of a large crowd there fled, leaving behind three persons suffering from stab Continued on page 2
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Alan Smith scoops some flavored popcorn for a passerby to sample at the Garden Grove Farmer’s Market on Main Street Sunday. The market, which offers fruit and vegetables for purchase as well as other food and retail goods, is held Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Main between Acacia Parkway and Garden Grove Boulevard.
Parking decisions are made Enforcement deal is approved; urgency ordinance is extended By Jonathan Smith Garden Grove Journal
Westminster residents might think twice before parking their cars in their usual spots as the city council voted unanimously to approve two separate resolutions that will impact the parking in the city. The council approved a contract with Parking Concepts, Inc. (PCI) for parking violations citation services. The company will be in charge of citing parking violations within the city.
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According to the agenda report, the contract with the company will not exceed $500,000. The council also approved an urgency ordinance to adopt specific parking standards for retail shopping centers and eating establishments in the centers. Relating to the contract services with PCI, city manager Eddie Manfro said the pilot program with the company will be
used to bring consistency with the city’s parking policies. “It’s a cost neutral program,” he said. “Hopefully, it will generate revenue for the city.” PCI’s spokesman Richard Raskin said the services were a new venture for his company. The company currently operates all the parking operations at John Wayne Airport and the County of Orange parking services, he said. However, councilmembers asked Raskin and staff about the pro-
cess of the services. Councilwoman Margie Rice expressed reservation with the contract layout. Rice said she wished that the city would have contracted a fixed percentage from the revenue generated from the citations. “Personally I would not have negotiated a contract like this,” she said. “I would have negotiated a percentage. So that way I know that we are getting the money.” Councilman Sergio Contreras asked how Continued on page 2
Hearing, trial set in Westminster death A pre-trial hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 9 and a jury trial for Sept. 16 for a man accused of killing a woman and critically wounding a man in their Westminster home. According to the Orange County District Attorney, on Feb. 14, 2010 Pasqual Raul Loera alleg-
edly went to the home of Julie Palasko and Dennis Koire on the pretext of buying an Infiniti sedan the couple had offered for sale. Loera is accused of shooting both of them. The suspect then allegedly took the car and drove to Las Vegas, where ca-
sino security personnel said he was acting suspiciously. Authorities say that Loera then fled the casino but crashed the Infiniti into a ditch. Las Vegas police, finding that the car was registered in Westminster, called Westminster police.
Local police went to the listed address and found Palasko, 49, dead and Kiore seriously wounded. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Both the pre-trial and trial will take place in the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana.
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MEETINGS: The city of Westminster’s Traffic Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 30 at 6 p.m.
ON STAGE: Shakespeare Orange County is producing
the romantic comedy “Twelfth Night” at the Festival Amphitheatre in Garden Grove through Aug. 3. Performances run Thursdays through Saturdays and begin at 8:15 p.m. General admission costs $35 and $33 for seniors and students. The amphitheatre is located at 12762 Main St. “The Sound of Music” can still be heard at the Rose Center Theater in Westminster, located at 14140 All American Way, through Aug. 4. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays. General admission costs $27 and $22 for seniors and students.
MOVIES: Opening this week at local theaters: • “The Smurfs 2”: The blue crew is back. Evil Smurf wannabes kidnap Smurfette in hopes of learning the secret spell that will grant them magical powers. Featuring Hank Azaria, Neil Patrick Harris and Katy Perry. Rated PG. • “2 Guns”: Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg are two undercover agents from rival bureaus who have been assigned the task of infiltrating a narcotics syndicate. Rated R. • “Europa Report”: Astronauts embark on a journey to Jupiter’s moon in search of hidden oceans and life. Rated PG-13.
DENZEL WASHINGTON and Mark Wahlberg in “2 Guns.”
Legal Notices
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 450538CA Loan No. 5302719025 Title Order No. 836033 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY. PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-14-2004. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08-12-2013 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01-26-2004, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2004000058236, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California, executed by: VINH QUANG TRAN AND HOA THI LY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.(MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, UNITED FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORP., IT’S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE NORTH FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 700 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE WEST, SANTA ANA, CA Legal Description: LOT 74 OF TRACT NO. 1787 IN THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 55, PAGE(S) 9 THROUGH 11 INCLUSIVE OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID ORANGE COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $297,184.20 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 13222 LUCILLE STREET GARDEN GROVE, CA 92844 APN Number: 097-366-09 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 07-22-2013 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee BRENDA BATTEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1-714-730-2727 www. priorityposting.com or 1-714-573-1965 www. auction.com or 1-800-280-2832 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding
liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for “Advanced Search” to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4399966 07/22/2013, 07/29/2013, 08/05/2013 Publish July 22, 29, Aug. 05, 2013 Garden Grove Journal (13-58-01) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10-26-2005. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08-222013 at 3:00 PM, MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE f/k/a MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 1107-2005, Book, Page, Instrument 2005000894571 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Orange County, California, executed by: Soo Hee Lim, A Single Woman as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MEGA CAPITAL FUNDING INC., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the notes (s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: On the front steps to the entrance of the Orange Civic Center, 300 E. Chapman, Orange, CA 92866. Legal Description: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation of the real property purported as: 11931 BROOKHAVEN STREET #24, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840 APN Number: 930-94-036 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $326,784.16 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not the property itself. Placing the highest bid at trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware
that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 480-5690 or visit this Internet Web site www.tacforeclosures. com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 26757CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. In addition, the borrower on the loan shall be sent a written notice if the sale has been postponed for at least ten (10) business days. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. DATE: 07-27-2013 MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE f/k/a MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE 3 SAN JOAQUIN PLAZA, SUITE 215, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 Sales Line: (714) 480-5690 OR (702) 586-4500 Jesse J. Fernandez, Publication Lead Meridian Foreclosure Service Is Assisting The Beneficiary To Collect A Debt And Any Information Obtained Will Be Used For That Purpose. Publish Jul. 29, Aug. 05, 12, 2013 Garden Grove Journal (13-60-01) Law Offices of GREGORY BEAM & ASSOCIATES, INC. 23113 Plaza Pointe Drive Suite 100 Laguna Hills, California 92653 (949) 598-5800 Fax: (949) 598-5815 Gregory B. Beam, Esq. N. Paul Breen, Esq. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE VIA CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED MARY ANN THORNTON 8111 STANFORD AVE #104 GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to California Civil Code Section 798.56a and California Commercial Code Section 7210 that the following described property, which could include a lease or license, will be sold by VILLA CAPRI PARK (Warehouseman) at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, in lawful money of the United States, or a cashier’s check, in lawful money of the United States, made payable to VILLA CAPRI PARK (payable at time of sale). Said sale to be without covenant or warranty as to possession, financing, title, encumbrances, or otherwise on an “as is” “where is” basis. The property which will be sold is described as follows (the “Property”): Year/Mobilehome: 2001 SKYLINE HOMES INC PALMSPRINGS Decal Number: LBD3332 Serial Number 23710363PB 23710363PA The current location of the subject Property is: VILLA CAPRI PARK (“Park”), located at 8111 Stanford Ave., Space 104, Garden Grove, CA 92841. The sale will be held as follows: Date: August 15, 2013 Time: 11:00 a.m. Place: 8111 Stanford Ave., Space 104 Garden Grove, CA 92841 The public auction will be made to satisfy the lien for storage of the Property that was deposited by MARY ANN THORNTON with VILLA CAPRI PARK. Any purchaser of the Property who intends to leave it at its current location must make an application and must be approved for tenancy at the Park. If not approved, the Property must be immediately removed from the Park. Any purchaser who intends to remove the Property from its current location must remove it within five (5) days from the date of purchase, and remit additional payment for daily storage fees of $30.00 per day commencing from the date after the sale to the date the Property is removed. Furthermore, the purchaser shall be responsible for cleanup of the space of all trash, pipes, wood, equipment/tools, etc., utilized in the removal of the Property. Additionally, the purchaser shall also be liable for any damages caused during the removal of the Property. The money that we receive from the sale, if any, (after paying our costs) will reduce the amount you owe. If we receive less money than you owe, you will still owe us the difference. If we receive more money than you owe, you will be entitled to the extra money, unless we must pay it to someone else with a security interest in the Property. The total amount due on this property including estimated costs, expenses, and advances as of the date of the public sale is $17,103.44. The auction will be made for the purpose of satisfying the lien on the property, together with the cost of the sale. As set forth above, we have sent this Notice to the others who have an interest in the Property or who owe money under your agreement. DATED: July 23, 2013 GREGORY BEAM & ASSOCIATES, INC. By: Gregory B. Beam Authorized Agent for Villa Capri Park P1051978 7/29, 08/05/2013 Publish July 29th and August 5th, 2013 Garden Grove Journal (13-60-02)
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“I am a citizen of this city,” Laws said. “I work in the school district. I’m not happy again. “I really would like to know what in the hell is going on,” she added. After the meeting, Laws repeated her compassion for the school district. “I love this school district,” Laws said. “I love the students here. I love everything.” Despite Tauer’s absence, the board did reinstate some of the positions Tauer’s fought for in previous meetings. The board voted, 4-0, to add back the administrator of categorical programs and assessments and administrator of curricular and instruction positions. The director of information technology was also reinstated but only as a 10 month position. The board also elected to restore student class sizes for grades 4th-8th. The restoration will cost the district about $375,000, according to the agenda report. A music teacher position was also reinstated. Mangold responded to criticism about the eliminated positions. District staff urged the board in prior meetings that the eliminated positions would hinder the district’s work if not reinstated before July 1. “It was never our intent to eliminate these positions,” she said. “All of the talk of the district of falling apart from July 1 to July 25 did not transpire.” She said that the board was always committed to doing what was best for the district.
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wounds. One was taken to a local hospital where he died from his wounds, according to police. The injuries suffered by the other two “did not appear to be lifethreatening.” Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Farley at the GGPD at (714) 741-5877.
“I have been steadfast about putting the students first,” she said. “That’s the only reason why I sit on the board.” Trustee Amy Walsh echoed the same sentiment after the meeting. “We said all year long that we will reinstate positions once the governor signed that little sheet of paper,” she said. “I’m just doing what is best for the kids,” she added. “I
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the company will be uniformly identified, since they will not be official police officers of the city. Councilwoman Diana Carey also asked if the company’s employees would be armed. The council also discussed the ensuing impact the citations will have on the community. “When you start handing out the tickets, you know who are going to be getting the calls?” Rice asked Raskin. “The people up here.” Raskin assured the council that the company will work with the city to blend their services with the city’s brand and policies. The urgency ordinance, passed after a public hearing, will serve to limit the overcrowding of the parking lots in smaller retail areas.
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