Burbank On Parade 2010

Annual tradition since 1945 colors gray skies with ‘Big Top’ theme.

By Christopher Cadelago, Burbank Leader
Published: Monday, April 12, 2010

The big top rolled through town Saturday, saturating Burbank on Parade’s 29th annual street march in a wave of colors that breathed life into an overcast morning. Burbank on Parade Celebrates the Big Top, this year’s iteration of an event that began in 1945, began with a 27-foot-wide circus tent and gave way to Grand Marshal Ronald McDonald. The hamburger mascot waved from inside a 1926 Ford as hundreds of spectators lined Olive Avenue from Keystone to Lomita streets to take in the community celebration of floats, equestrian groups and public officials.

“What a spectacular opening,” said parade President Linda Barnes, noting that the big top was carried by entries chosen at the last minute. “What an honor for them.”Mayor Gary Bric and wife Shelly Bric drew friendly whistles from their perch atop a Wells Fargo stagecoach, and the crowd cheered when the airplane portion of the award-winning “Barnyard Aces” float by the Burbank Tournament of Roses Assn. brought the parade to an end.“It was a lot of fun,” Gary Bric said after climbing down from the stagecoach. “It looked like we had a large turnout this year, and I really want to thank the Burbank on Parade committee for year after year making this a worthwhile community event.”

A mob of clowns scattered among the usual marching bands and carloads of nonprofit organizations, while the Road Kings provided the classic automobiles that carried area dignitaries, including Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) and state Sen. Carol Liu (D-La Cañada Flintridge). Former City Manager Mary Alvord and former school board member Richard Raad provided the commentary.

Several residents who lined the parade route pitched lawn chairs and fanned out picnic blankets along the sidewalk. Mary and David Hansen brought along their 5-year-old son, Max, and his 3-year-old sister, Devon. The family occupied a covered bus stop along the route, “just in case it rained,” Mary Hansen said. By the time the band from Burroughs High School belted by, the clouds had parted, and Max was ready to join the parade as a participant.“Maybe next year,” said David Hansen, looking on as groups of Scouts and athletic organizations rode by.

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Taylor, Bulldogs edge out Indians

Baseball: Senior pitcher strikes out season-best 12 to lift Burbank to 1-0 victory against archrival.


By Charles Rich, Burbank Leader
Published: Friday, April 9, 2010


JOHN BURROUGHS HIGH — Burbank High baseball Coach Bob Hart saw a gleam in McCauley Taylor’s eye as he strolled back to the dugout after the second inning. Hart had an inkling that it might lead to something good for Taylor and the Bulldogs in their first of two head-to-head meetings against crosstown rival Burroughs. Taylor buckled down by turning in his best performance of the season as he struck out a season-high 12 on Friday night to help visiting Burbank pick up a 1-0 Pacific League victory against Burroughs.


It’s tough enough to strike out 12, especially against an archrival, but McCauley (3-2) proved to be up for the task, as Burbank improved to 9-8 and 3-2 in league. Burroughs fell to 6-9 and 3-2 and is now tied for third with Burbank in league.


“I wanted to go out there and get a lot of first-pitch strikes,” said Taylor, a senior right-hander who limited the Indians to a pair of hits in going the distance. “I could tell after the first inning that the strike zone was going to be big and that takes off the pressure. “After the first inning, I knew I could stay focused and throw some strikes.”


Burroughs got a solid effort from starting pitcher Nate Albers, who struck out 10 in six innings. Albers yielded four hits.“Nate pitched well,” Burroughs Coach JR Schwer said. “Both pitchers pitched well.” SEE FULL STORY

Burbank High Students need our help!

Hi Everyone,

Please read this email from the "bottom up". It is from Christine Krohn, former AP of Burbank High and current Principal of Burbank Community Day School.

I am forwarding this to all of you, because you are some of the best "detectives" I know...

Christine and her students need to borrow a picture of a BHS Baseball Team from the 1950's for a school project. Christine will personally guarantee the safety of the photo. Apparently, they need an actual photo and not one from a Ceralbus.

Hopefully, one of you can help (perhaps, you have older siblings who went to BHS and played baseball in the '50's...) If you can assist in this matter, please let me know right away.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Pam Zipfel Kirkwood '64

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Hi Christine,

I will forward your request to several contacts I have and see what we can come up with. It could take a bit of time...How soon is this picture needed?

I am assuming that you want an actual photo, not a picture that is in a 1950's Ceralbus, because Burbank High has all the yearbooks from every year.

I will be in touch...

Sincerely,

Pam Zipfel Kirkwood BHS '64
Senior Bulldog Secretary
--- On Tue, 4/6/10, Chris Krohn wrote:
From: Chris Krohn ChrisKrohn@burbankusd.org

Subject: To:

Pamkirkwood@yahoo.comDate: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 8:52 PM

Hi PamMy name is Christine Krohn, the Principal at Burbank Community Day School and would like to ask the Senior Bulldogs a favor. We are looking for a team picture of a baseball team from Burbank High School in the 1950's. My students are doing a short film and need the picture for a few days. I was an assistant principal at Burbank High School for 21 years and work with several of your Senior Bulldogs, but have no way of getting a hold of any of them. I would guarantee the safety of the picture. If you can help, please contact me at (818) 558-4693.Thank you for your consideration in this matter.Sincerely Yours,Christine KrohnPrincipal Burbank Community Day School.

Cpl Larry Maxam Park Update 4/5/2010

Below is some photos of the construction going on at Pacific Park in Burbank. They will be renaming the park the Larry L. Maxam Park after the city's only Medal of Honor. These photos are about a week old as they were taken a week ago Saturday. The Dedication Ceremony is April 17th at 11 a.m. at Pacific Park.

HAPPY EASTER!

Carey Briggs BHS 78, Celebrates 50th Birthday!

Carey Briggs, a third generation "Burbanker," celebrated his 50th birthday recently amongst family and friends at Alfredo Granada Mexican Restaurant.

Carey graduated from Burbank High School in 1978, following his father Dick Briggs who graduated in 1954 and his grandmother Sylvia Smith who graduated from BHS in 1928.

Briggs is a very dedicated Burbank resident who enjoys volunteering in the local community.Through out the years he has been a Cub Scout Master, Telephone Company Pioneer and a coach for various Burbank Park and Recreation teams. He currently volunteers as the Transportation Director for the annual "Burbank on Parade" and is currently the President of the Burbank Historical Society. Carey lives in Burbank with his wife Dianna and two sons, Richard and Jacob.

Varsity Bulldogs cream Alumni 17 - 1

The Girl's Alumni Softball Team lost 17 - 1 to the Burbank High Varsity Bulldogs last Saturday night. Even though there were dropped fly balls and over thrown balls and dropped grounders by the alumni they all had a great time! The varsity was lead by pitcher Ashley Russo. The alumni scored their only run in the first inning and just could not get anything going the rest of the game.

The 1975 CIF Champions were honored and many were in attendence and some played in the game. A BBQ was served and BHS T-Shirts and hats were sold. There were raffle prizes etc. A good turn out and everyone had fun and enjoyed themselves.