Preparing for the Rose Bowl Parade

Full slate of Rose events: Dec. 29 to Jan. 3

(Cheryl A. Guerrero/Times Community News)

http://www.burbankleader.com/the818now/tn-626-rose-bowl-and-rose-parade-events,0,6217099.story

December 26, 2011 | 9:28 a.m.

The Tournament of Roses has unveiled a full slate of activities in the days leading up to and after the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl on Monday, Jan. 2.

From Thursday through Saturday, the public can view Rose float decorating at three locations, the Rose Palace at 835 S. Raymond Ave., the Rosemont Pavilion at 700 Seco St., and Brookside Pavilion on the south side of Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive. Decorating takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults. Children under 5 are free.

The Brookside Pavilion site will also offer the public views as the official cars of the Rose Parade are decorated.

From 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, Rose Queen Drew Washington and the members of the Royal Court open the visitor hotline by taking calls from the public. The queen will be at the Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St.

On Friday at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, the horses who are stars of the parade will be on display at Equestfest. The horses will perform in the equestrian arena from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $15. Children under 5 get in free.

Also on Friday, the first Bandfest show takes over Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. Seven of the bands that will march in the parade will perform from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Performers include the Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Band; the Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band; the Los Angeles Unified School District All District High School Honor Band; the Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band; Banda Escolar de Guayanilla; the Mercer Island High School Marching Band; and the All-Lubbock High School Westerner Band.

Tickets are $15. Children under 5 get in free.
Bandfest 2 and Bandfest 3 hit the stadium at Pasadena City College on Saturday. The first show, from 9 a.m. to noon, features the Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Band; the Siloam Springs High School Band; the Needham B. Broughton High School Band; the Crestview High School Marching Band; the Calgary Stampede Showband; the Kyoto Tachibana High School Green Band; and the Avon High School Marching Black & Gold Band.

The second show, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., features Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Band; the Royal Swedish Navy Cadet Band; the Ben Davis High School Marching Giants; the American Fork High School Marching Band; the Pulaski High School Red Raider Marching Band; the Franklin Regional High School Marching Band; and the University of Oregon Marching Band.
Tickets are $15. Children under 5 get in free.

On Saturday float and care decorating continue on a limited schedule. Rosemont Pavilion will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Rose Palace from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Car decorating takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rose Bowl Stadium lot 1.

Tickets are $10 for adults. Children under 5 are free.

The Rose Bowl Kickoff luncheon takes place in Rose Bowl Stadium Lot K at noon on Saturday. Celebrity sportscasters present University of Wisconsin and University of Oregon caches, athletes, marching bands and pep squads, the Rose Queen and Royal Court, as well as the new members of the Rose Bowl Game Hall of Fame.

Tickets are $90.

The 123^rd Rose Parade begins at 8 a.m. Monday with 44 floats, 22 equestrian units and 21 marching bands marching the 5.5.-mile route.

At 1:30 p.m. the Wisconsin Badgers clash with the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl. For tickets and more information, visit www.tournamentofroses.com.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 2 and 3, post-parade events include a showcase floats at two sites: Sierra Madre Boulevard between Washington Boulevard and Sierra Madre Villa Avenue; and on Washington between Sierra Madre and Woodlyn Road.

The public is welcome from 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. A special viewing period for seniors and the disabled will take place from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Tickets are $10 per person. Children under 5 get in free.

-- Bill Kisliuk, Times Community News

Photo: Volunteers decorate floats at the Rose Palace in Pasadena on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Credit: Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer.

Burbank Bike Angels

This looks like a great organization!

Burbank Bike Angels make special delivery

The Burbank Bike Angels, a group of volunteers who restore bicycles for needy youth in the community, delivered close to 150 bikes to the Salvation Army on Monday.

Burbank Bike Angels Make Special Deliver

Volunteer Rob Wendlandt loads up a refurbished bicycle at Burbank Fire Station 11 for transport to the Salvation Army on Monday, December 12, 2011. 146 bicycles were donated. (Roger Wilson/Staff Photographer)

December 13, 2011 | 9:36 a.m.

The Burbank Bike Angels, a group of volunteers who restore bicycles for needy youth in the community, delivered close to 150 bikes to the Salvation Army on Monday.

Lt. Kari Rudd of the Salvation Army Burbank Corps Community Center said it is the third year bikes have been donated to the center. The first year, about 10 bikes were collected. That figure grew to 67 last year, and then to 146 this year.

The city of Burbank collects the bikes — usually second-hand — from the public, while members of the police and fire unions donate money for safety equipment and parts. The Salvation Army and other volunteers help with refurbishing the bikes, Rudd said.

-- Maria Hsin, Times Community News
Twitter: @mariahsin

Dave Campbell, BHS Class 1965 (1947-2011)

 

David Robert Campbell

October 12, 1947 - December 9, 2011

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From George Colvin, BHS '65 to Cathy Nicholls Coyle, BHS '67
Cathy did you or John know Dave Campbell? He was in the class of '65 but did not graduate with us because he moved away mid year. His Father was the Pastor of the Presbyterian Church across from BHS until they moved. Dave passed away this morning of a heart attack.


Reply from Cathy
So sad to hear that. I found this photo in the 1963 Ceralbus. You guys would have been in the 10th grade. Couldn't find his photo in the 1964 or 1965 Ceralbuses... Let me know if they are planning services in the area so that we can post it.
Thanks George.


From Alan Landros, BHS '70 to Cathy Nicholls Coyle
I just talked to Jennifer Todd. Yes, I was correct that Jay Campbell was the founding pastor of Bethany Presbyterian at Glenoaks and Tulare. She was sorry to hear that his son passed away today. She isn't sure if Jay is still living or not. As said earlier, if he has died it is within the last four years from when I saw him in October of 2007 at the dedication service for Calvary Chapel Burbank who now owns the former Bethany Presbyterian property. At that time his wife was still living, too. They both looked great, even for people younger than they actually were. I think Jay was around 96 at that time. He preached a short message, along with his remarks for Calvary Chapel's dedication! Possibly Dave was with them that evening, since I remember some of their family was with them and were introduced. In 2007 Jay and his wife lived in Orange County, I think Huntington Beach maybe. I believe Bethany Presbyterian was founded and built about 1948. So, if Jay Campbell left there in 1964 or 1965 he was the pastor at Bethany for 16 or 17 years.


DECEMBER 12, 2011 UPDATE
Received this email today from Trudy Lombard Hentze

Update on the service for BHS 65 alumnus, Dave Campbell:

Thursday the 15th at 11AM at the 1st Presbyterian Church Westminster, 7702 Westminster Ave, Westminster, CA

Wes Clark & Mike McDaniel Presents: The Burbankia Slide Show

The Burbankia Slide Show

Buena Vista Library, 9 July 2011

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Mike and I had a blast presenting the Burbankia slide show at the Buena Vista Library on 9 July 2011, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the city's incorporation. That was part one. Part two was presented by Mike in August. My wife took a video of the July presentation; I have uploaded it to youtube in seven segments. It's about 90 minutes in all. There is no video of the August presentation. Enjoy!



Part One Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
Part Five
Part Six
Part Seven





We begin.





Taking questions - there were a lot!





Mike formatted a bunch of the photos on Burbankia for displays... Burbank Library Blog Entry about the slide show

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Return to Burbankia

Karry Ann McEntire Hughes, BHS '66 (1948-1985)

Karry Ann McEntire
January 30, 1948 – July 23, 1985
Parents: Vernon Lee McEntire (1930–2018) and Joyce Yvonne Duke McEntire (1930–2018)

Today, we received the following from Thomas and Sharon McEntire via Alan Landros:

Thom's sister, Karry Ann McEntire Hughes, class of 1966, was born January 30, 1948, at Queen of Angeles hospital in Los Angeles. She moved to Burbank when she was 13 and went to John Muir and BHS. She married Michael Hughes from Texas and they had one son, Donald Hughes. In the late 70's they moved to Oregon.

Tragically, at age 37, Karry was killed in a motorcyle accident on July 16, 1985 in Salem, Oregon. Her husband, Mike, was driving the bike and a car did not see them. It turned left right in front of them and Mike didn't even have time to break. He was seriously injured but survived and unfortunately for Karry, she was thrown from the bike, broke her neck and died instantly.

Richard Marc Cutter, BHS '64 (1946-2011)

 















Received this sad email today from Pam and Jon Kirkwood...

Dear Loopers...

It has been a very long time since we connected. We wish it were under happier circumstances that we are sending out this "Special Loop", which actually continues to be on hiatus...

We received the following news from our friend and classmate, Mickey DePalo '64...

Hi Pam and Jon,
Another member of Burbank High, class of 1964, has passed away. Mark Cutter passed away on December 5th, 2011. Mark has been living in Mariposa, California, near Fresno, for the past several years. He and his wonderful wife, Karen, called it their dream home. They were very happy living there, and made periodic trips to Burbank to see friends and Mark's sister, Carol Finkle, BHS, class of '62. Mark was a VERY PROUD Vietnam Veteran. Mark was a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran, with a Silver Star, three Soldiers Medals, and a Purple Heart among his many decorations. Mark was an outstanding example of a Vietnam veteran who came home, raised a family, and made many great contributions to his community. Mark cared for the welfare of not only veterans, but also for the welfare of everyone he encountered. Mark was also a valuable member of the City of Burbank Veterans Commemorative Committee. He and his wife Karen came up with the idea of shipping items to the men and women serving overseas soon after 9/11. They came up with the name Hands Across the Battlefield. The program has met with a great deal of success and through the generosity of the Burbank residents and surrounding communities, there has been over 40 tons of health and comfort items sent overseas. This would never have happened if not for Mark and Karen.

There will be a memorial service for Mark at the McCambridge Park War Memorials located at Amherst and San Fernando Road in Burbank, on Sunday December 18, 2011, at 1:00 p.m.

I ask everyone to keep Mark, his wife Karen, his children and grandchildren, his sister, Carol, and his entire family in their prayers.

Jon and I certainly have lots of happy memories of Mark. He was our building inspector when we added on to our home over 25 years ago...He was in the elevator at St. Jo's Hospital, bringing a new baby home, when we were bringing our twins home. Marc was at so many of the Veterans' Day and Memorial Day Ceremonies at McCambridge over the years...He worked tirelessly to make sure our troops were remembered with packages from "Hands Across the Battlefield"...He was a "Hometown Hero", for sure...

Those of you in the Burbank vicinity, please take time to stop by the McCambridge Park War Memorials on Sunday, Dec. 18th, 1p.m. to remember and honor our friend, Mark Cutter and to pay our respects to his family.

Jon and I also want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Blessed Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah and a Happy New Year...and to also remind you who have, for one reason or another, neglected to attend your Burbank High School Reunions...Plan to go to your next one...We are losing so many of our dear friends...don't wait until it is too late.

Love, Pam and Jon

 

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Karen Bond Flanagan, BHS '69 Passed Away 11/18/11

Karen Bond Flanagan, BHS '69 passed away on November 18, 2011 due to cancer. Karen's husband, Jim Flanagan, is from the John Burroughs class of '69. Karen is survived by Jim, one son, and one daughter. Karen attended Thomas Jefferson, John Muir, and BHS.



Thank you to Gary Marca and Alan Landros for this information. May the Lord comfort Karen's family we pray.

Brad Bartsch, BHS '69 Passed Away 11/15/11

Brad Bartsch passed away November 15, 2011 due to liver failure. Brad's brother, Brian Bartsch, BHS '70, passed away October 9, 2005 at age 53. While growing up in Burbank they lived on Hilton Dr. They attended Thomas Jefferson Elementary, John Muir, and BHS. Both of them lived in Lakeview Terrace until their deaths.

Thank you to Gary Marca and Alan Landros for this information. May the Lord comfort Brad's family we pray.

Joan Miller Gordon, BHS '69 Passed Away

Just received the sad news from Guy Gingell, BHS '66, that Joan Miller Gordon, BHS '69, passed away last night, November 30, 2011, after a long illness.

Joan went all the way through school in Burbank at Thomas Jefferson Elementary, John Muir, and BHS.
Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers which include Joan's sisters, Joyce Miller, BHS '67, and Gail Miller, BHS '65.

A notice was also added to Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BHSmemorial/search/?query=joan%20miller

Don Smith, BHS '65 (1946-2011)

Donald Glenn Smith 

November 22, 1946 – November 18, 2011

 

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Once again I have to pass on sad news:

Dave Nichols informs us that Don Smith lost his battle with cancer last Friday morning.

There will be a graveside service on Monday, November 28th, at 3:00pm, at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.

For further details or information you may telephone Dave at (818) 954-0173.

If I receive any more information I will pass it on.

Trudie Lombard Hentze


NOVEMBER 21, 2011 UPDATE

Received this today from Cathy Nicholls Coyle (BHS '67) - Thanks Cathy!

Thought you might want to post this photo from a party that Dave Nichols hosted for Don Smith in September of last year. Here are some of his Class of '65 buddies who were at the party:


L to R: Jim Anderson; Ron Ybarra; Don Smith; Les Card; Tom Veatch; Dave Nichols; John Coyle and Adam Rocke.

Dave Nichols planned another get together for Don just last month at the Smoke House; but Don was not able to make it. He passed away 3 weeks later. Rest in Peace dear friend, you were an inspiration to us all!


L to R: Les Card; John Rocke; Dave Nichols; Adam Rocke; Jodi Firgens Gable; Cathy Nicholls Coyle; Santa Vessella Calderon; John Coyle; Tom Veatch and Ron Ybarra

Future Members of BHS Class of '63

Thanks to Caroline Ellis for this photo!

BHS '65 Phil Young's Blog Update

Thanks Phil!

FYI, Burbankers "might" find some things of interest on my last two blog posts (well, maybe)...
you can take the guy out of the town, but you can't take the town out of the guy...

Phil
http://travelranger87508.blogspot.com/

BHS Treasures on Ebay

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Burbank's 10 Year Plan

10 Year Strategic Plan - Input for 11-15-11 Mtg

Posted Date: 11/8/2011

City Seeks Input on Ten Year Strategic Plan

BURBANK, Calif. (November 8, 2011) - The second draft of the City of Burbank's revised ten year Strategic Plan for 2011-2021, currently titled "Our Plan, Our Future, Our Burbank," is now available for public review and input.

Every 10 years, the City embarks on developing a new Strategic Plan that will serve as the foundation and vision for the City's operations for the next decade. The second draft, which now reflects additional feedback from City Council and the public since the special study session held in Council Chambers on September 29, 2011, was initially developed from input received by the City's Boards and Commissions, the 2010 Citizen Survey, and each City department. The proposed plan is comprised of ten overriding goals, accompanied by several objectives, that the City will be looking to achieve. Additionally, a revised mission statement has been created to more appropriately guide the City's operations and reflect the community's values. The full report is available here on the City's website and hard copies can be viewed at the reference desk of the three public libraries and the City Clerk's Office.

The City of Burbank encourages its citizens and business owners to participate in this process which will direct the City's operations for the next ten years. Comments can be left on the survey page on the City's website, www.BurbankUSA.com. Additionally, please join us in Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. as the City Council will deliberate adopting the proposed plan for 2011-2021.

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10 Year Strategic Plan Draft #2

Staff Report to Council - Nov 15, 2011

BHS Class Lunch Dec 3 @ 1pm Giamela's

Class Lunch Dec 3
1:00
Giamela's
Magnolia/Victory
"Join us. We get together every 4-6 weeks... All BHS alumni are welcome !!!!"
Message posted on Facebook by Greg Alaimo, BHS '66

Bill Walters, BHS '62 1944-2011

Edward William "Bill" Walters, BHS '62
January 19, 1944 - September 30, 2011

Bill Walters, Class of 1962, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2011, in the hospital near his home in Makawao, Maui, Hawaii at age 67. Three days earlier, in the evening of September 27, Bill collapsed at his home from a massive heart attack. Everyone who had seen him earlier that day thought he looked fine. He was on life support for the three days in the hospital until his passing. Bill's girlfriend of over nineteen years, Akemi, who was also his business partner, was told by doctors that two of the arteries to Bill's heart were completely blocked/occluded. Bill's father died at about age 35 from heart trouble.

Bill had lived in Woodland Hills many years ago before moving to Ventura to be near some of the surfing locations that he surfed at. During those years he worked as a stock broker. Over twenty years ago he moved to Maui. There he and Akemi had their own business.

Bill Walters had survived several health problems in the past, including cancer of the esophagus. About ten years ago he had triple bypass heart surgery. Recently he had been scheduled for shoulder surgery, but during the presurgery tests it was found that he needed heart surgery once again. Before that took place he suffered the massive heart attack that took him. Akemi and Bill had recently been on a trip to Turkey and Italy, and he had no problems while traveling on that trip.

There was a beautiful ocean ceremony at the time that Bill's cremated remains were placed at sea near his home on Maui. Two canoes went out with the cremains while a friend blew a conch shell horn during the ceremony. Those had been Bill's wishes for the time of his death.

Besides Akemi, Bill is survived by a sister, Karen Madsen, BHS '67, who lives in California near the Colorado River and a niece, Kelly Baker of Ventura, California.

(Thanks to Alan Landros for providing this information;)

Bob's Fundraiser for Veteran's Day Nov 11

Passing of James Frederic Castro, BHS '68

Please keep Jimmy's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.



Thank you Alan Landros for the following email:

James "Jimmy" Castro passed away a week ago due to a brain tumor. He had related surgery in September, but after the surgery his health began going downhill, which continued until his passing. This information comes from Virginia Castro Hamilton, also BHS '68, and cousin of James Castro.

The funeral for James Castro will be:

Wednesday, November 2, 11:30 A.M.

Church of the Recessional
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
1712 S. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, CA 91205

Roland 'Pete' Peterson Memorial Photos

Here are some wonderful photos from this past Saturday, Oct 15, 2011, which was the Memorial Service for former Burbank High Teacher and Coach, Mr. Roland 'Pete' Peterson.

(Many thanks to Cathy Nicholls Coyle, Carol Nicholls Lebrecht and Alan Landros for sending these!)

CLICK HERE to read more about Mr Peterson

Family of Roland "Pete" Peterson, BHS '39 and BHS Teacher, and three of his siblings, Arnold Peterson, BHS '30, Paul Peterson, BHS '35, and Ruth Peterson Finch, BHS '44


Standing, l. to r. - Ron Peterson, Linda Peterson Everett, BHS '67, Pauline Peterson Cozzens, BHS '64, Virginia Peterson, Christy Cozzens Mages, Chris Mages, Bryant Lewis, Frank Koroshec
Seated, l. to r. - Marybeth Finch Anderson, Louanne Peterson, BHS '70, Debbie Peterson Lewis, BHS '69, Sharon Finch Koroshec

Debbie Peterson Lewis, BHS '69, Pauline Peterson Cozzens, BHS '64, Virginia Peterson, Linda Peterson Everett, BHS '67, Louanne Peterson, BHS '70
(Virginia is Pete's sister-in-law, and Pauline and Debbie are her daughters. Their sister, Barbara Peterson, BHS '67, passed away in 1994)

Louanne Peterson and two of her three sons:
Sam Hunzinger, #3 son, Louanne, Peter Hunzinger, #2 son


Some former BHS faculty members at Peterson Memorial were l. to r. - Bill North, Bob Brewer, Ham Lloyd
(others at the service not pictured - Bill Bertrand, Art Cobery, Frank Kallem)

L to R: Ham and Jim Lloyd at Peterson Memorial
(Ham is 22 months older than Jim)

BHS Class '70: Louanne Peterson, Steve Daugherty, Nancy Olsen Barry, Alan Landros, Joyce Starleaf

BHS Class '67: Denny Lombard, Linda Peterson Everett, Deanna Lloyd Jennings, Scott Nave, Joanne Yoffee Furer, Cathy Nicholls Coyle, John Rocke, Richard Pearson

From Cathy and Carol's cousin Rena Ryde, below is the BHS Class of '39 45th Year Reunion Memory Book with an article on Mr. Peterson

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