Carnight 2010 More Like Arcadia High School Reunion! A great time with old (and getting older) friends!

This year's annual Carnight hosted by Dalcorp/AREA 51 and WR Trans had a little different feel to it than in year's past. With several Arcadia High School alumni showing up it seemed more like a mini reunion than the typical gear head gathering. There were some great cars and motorcycles in attendance but the focus for many of us was that of catching up with good friends from our high school days. The stories, like wine, seemed to get better with age. Maybe it's because, AT our age, we're all just happy to be here to be here! Thanks to everyone who dropped by and made this year's Carnight a very special evening.

Gary Kepner, left, talking with AHS alums Steve

D'Auria and Dave Pfost.

Here's Gary with his 1940 2 door sedan. Nice

Ride, Gary.

A scary group...l to r, Frank Marone, Ted

Seriff, Jeff Hinky and Chris Shevlin of Chicago

Title Insurance.

Some of the AHS class of '67...Lynn Tenney,

Fred Trout, Mark Stirrett and John Pandis.

Sarah Shevlin slide in behind the wheel of the

BG Oil Chevelle and looked like she was ready

to put the SS through it's paces. Better watch

it, Chris and Becky! You might have a racer in

the making!!

Lynn Tenney with "1tongeo" George McClelland,

Class of '67.

Fellow classmate Ross Lee's '57 Retractable Hardtop.

Ross passed away suddenly in December 2009 of

cancer. Fred Trout is selling the car for Ross's

family.

...a very cool ride. Interested buyers can call

us for info. 626 358 2868.

A little fundraising going on...

All the girls love Pato.

John, Mark and the Wigleys.

Here's a happy group!

A chance to visit with Tom Sparks is always a treat.

Another Arcadia alum, Roger Lord (left) and Roger

Peterson.

Mike Spagnola (center) doesn't miss much. Doug

Stokes (right) has Mike laughing about something...

'cause that's what Mr. Stokes does!

Jim Berens (left) in a serious discussion with

trans man Lorenzo Rodriguez, owner of WR Trans.

Lighten up guys, it's a party!

That's better!

Hey Phil, the keys are in it!

"Flash" with his street legal sprinter...cool.

Talk about a round table discussion. If you can

see through the cigar smoke, from left to right,

standing is John D'Auria, George McClelland,

Carl Burator, Fred Trout, Rich, John Pandis, Steve

D'Auria and Roger Wright. Close to 500 years of

experience...in what we haven't a clue!!

George, Roger and Fred saying goodnight to

Carnight, 2010. And a good time was had by all!

Margaret "Go-Go" Gochez Hosts Party At AREA 51! Family and friends gather to celebrate this special lady's birthday.

When Margaret Gochez has a birthday it's a lucky day for her close friends and family. Margaret knows how to party! And there isn't a more giving or loving person on the planet. Margaret threw herself her own birthday party, but it really wasn't for her. She wanted all those close to her to have a time to share some laughs, some food and some great music and dancing. Margaret's party was all of that and then some. There were games, stories, live entertainment and a rockin' dance floor for most of the night. Victor of Tacos La Paloma put on a great Mexican buffet with his cooked to order dishes and had the grill smokin' all night.

It's always fun to be a part of a family celebration but this one was very special...because of a very special and giving young lady. Happy Birthday, Margaret "Go-Go" Gochez!


The Hulk had it right..."The Party's Here!"

Margaret, second from the right, welcoming

family and friends.

I think Erica and Drew had as much fun as the

guests. Think about it..they get paid to party!

Victor caters so many parties here we might

have to set him up with his own kitchen!

Margaret welcoming about 60 of her closest

friends and family and going over the nights

activities.

One of the games was like musical chairs but it

was played using a lottery ticket. As the ticket

was passed around the table, when the music

stopped, you were eliminated if you were holding

the ticket.

The final two. Don't get stuck with the ticket!

...check out these desserts!

Margaret had everyone on the dance floor and

it rocked all night long.

Margaret's sister was leading the way most of

the night.

What's up with these young guys? Can't hang?

....photo op!

I don't think Margaret stopped smiling all night.

Happy Birthday, Margaret! You are a blessing

to many!