Dead Burbank High Coach Son Arrested

Teen charged in death of his father

He’s accused of involuntary manslaughter. Dad was an assistant football coach at Burbank High.

By Christopher Cadelago, Burbank Leader, Friday, June 26, 2009

BURBANK — Burbank police officers on Wednesday arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the Nov. 29 death of his father, Timothy Loock, assistant football coach at Burbank High School. Noah Loock faces one felony count of involuntary manslaughter and was released from custody on $25,000 bond. He is due back in Pasadena Superior Court on July 16, authorities said.

The incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. Nov. 29, when police responded to a fight at the family home on the 1800 block of North Avon Street. “After a couple of punches, the father fell to the ground,” Burbank Police Sgt. Robert Quesada said. Timothy Loock, 48, was rendered unconscious and was transported to Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said. Noah Loock fled the scene of the fight Nov. 29 and was taken into custody later that day and booked on suspicion of killing his father, Quesada said.

The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office filed no charges at that time, and the investigation continued until the Los Angeles County coroner’s office ruled the cause of death as homicide.

The Dec. 2 autopsy revealed that Timothy Loock died as a result of blunt force trauma to the head and neck, said coroner-investigator Denise Bertone. The county district attorney’s office filed one count of involuntary manslaughter, and an arrest warrant was issued Wednesday. “Because of the unknown nature of the circumstances, the actual length of the sentence varies and depends on what they look at,” Quesada said.The Loock family could not be reached for comment.

Timothy Loock worked in the entertainment industry on post-production for 30 years, according to his profile on the Internet Movie Database. An all-league wide receiver for the class of 1978 at Burbank High, he went on to coach receivers and defensive backs until his death last season. Noah Loock graduated from Burroughs High School in 2008. His Facebook profile was rendered inactive.

Here are updated photos of the Burbank High School field construction as of a few days ago.

In Loving Memory- Helen Sabin

Helen Pearl Sabin, 92, of Chattanooga, died on Sunday, June 7, 2009.

Mrs. Sabin was born in Boulder, Co., to Hiel and Bernice Hull. She graduated from Burbank High School then Life Bible College in 1937. She married Howard V. Sabin on May 12, 1948 in Burbank, Ca.

Mrs. Sabin was a charter member of Burbank Foursquare Church. She taught high school and college Sunday School, served with her husband as church organist and pianist and sang in the choir. She was also active in PTA and Cub Scouts during her children’s school years. She was employed as a security officer for Bendix Industries then as an assistant manager at VandeKamps Credit Union, retiring in 1978.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; son, Dennis Sabin; and two sisters, Dora Eisele and Dorothy James. Surviving are her son, Norm (Pat) Sabin of Chattanooga; five grandchildren, Daris (Kent) Freeman, Kelsey Sabin, Zak (Traci) Sabin, Michael Sabin, and Matt Sabin; four great-grandchildren, Josh Longbrook, Madyson Sabin, Azzeem Sabin, and O’Ryon Sabin.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tn. There will be additional visitation from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Valley Funeral Home, 2121 West Burbank Boulevard, Burbank, Ca. 91506. Private graveside services will be at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Cemetery, Burbank, Ca. Memorial donations may be made to Life Pacific College, 1100 W. Covina Blvd, San Dimas, Ca. 91773.

Barbara P. Hallack - In Memory

July 25, 1926 - May 31,2009 Barbara passed away peacefully Sunday evening from Alzheimer's.
Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grand and great grandmother. Barbara was a purchasing agent at the SDA Hospital, in Simi Valley, for twenty five years. She loved traveling around the world with her husband and many friends.

She will be missed by her husband Robert Hallack of 64 years and her children Barbara of Quartz Hill, son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Marlene of Thousand Oaks, Daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Bill of Hidden Hills, and her grandchildren, Coleen (Fred), Amanda, Julianne, Bryan and Ashley. Two great grand children, Kristen and Shaun, and one great great-grandchild, Kenny. Brother, Dave Carnes of Anaconda, Montana.

Barbara was born in Riverside, Ca. and graduated from Burbank High. Robert and Barbara lived in Simi Valley for many years, where they raised their family. They retired to Lake Isabella, and eventually moving back to Newbury Park for the last six years.
A service was held on Thursday, June 4, at Forest Lawn in Hollywood Hills, where she is laid to rest.

Local high school alumni reunite

Event committee members, from left, Pam Kirkwood, Trudie Hentze, Linda Damarjian and Patti Hallowes welcome former Bulldogs and Indians to Johnny Carson Park for Saturday's reunion.

By DAVID LAURELL
Published: Burbank Leader, Tuesday, June 23, 2009

While the gloom of June brought gray skies, Johnny Carson Park was transformed into a bright sea of vivid blue and red as proud Burbank and John Burroughs High School alumni gathered at the venue Saturday for the ninth annual All Class Reunion Picnic and Car Show. Welcomed by reunion committee members Linda Damarjian, Trudi Hentze, Patti Hallowes and Pam Kirkwood, the event was officially kicked off with “The Star-Spangled Banner” sung by vocalist Mallory Maisner, a junior at Burbank High School, who has been chosen to audition for next season’s “American Idol.”

Among the hundreds of former Burbank Bulldogs and Burroughs Indians who braved the intermittent drizzle to catch up with old friends, enjoy a picnic lunch and admire the classic cars on display were Burbank Mayor Gary Bric, Councilman David Gordon, Denny Grossman, Lou and Judy Bartoletti, Bill Hormuth, Gerald Gaughen, Darrell and Nancy Golnick, Bud and Joyce Nelson, Ashley Lopez, Stan Lynch, Natalie Villalpando, Nancy Ward, Karl and Marianne Grossman, Sally Geraci, Ed and Charmaine Sandors, A.J. and Dee Dee Culotta, Dick Benno, Bob and Virginia Wirffel, John and Mary Jo Hjelmstrom, and Diane and Harry Campbell.Also caught mingling throughout the day were Ron and Jane Cooper, Tom Treloggen, William and Amanda Kaufmann, Brian Church, Charlotte McCaskey, Jerry Crimeni, Mark Vargas, Steve Ceniceros, Adriana DeMattia, Darlene Kroah, Jorge de los Reyes, Kevin Hobson, Carole Collins, Leigh Hilt, Larry O’Brien, John and Cathy Coyle, Linda Mustion, Tom Branca, Carol Schmidt and Jan Williams.

Others in attendance were Mary Flavin, Bob Bauman, John and Marilyn Peterson, Joe Baldino, Eddie Levitt, Don Ray, Skip Higgins, David Ingram Symonds, Dean Chetkovich, Bill Murray, Jim Peet, Jerry Carson, Paula Roth, Janet Goldwater, Gerald Gaughen, George Damarjian, Lenore Stein, Mike Mendoza, Jon Walters, Lonnie Melton, Janet Knight, Ted Bregman, Larry Beck, Mary Nay, Frank McGuire, Cliff Slike, Irene Sandoval, Tim and Sue Norwalk,and Marci Brewer.

Opened in 1908, Burbank High School marked its centennial celebration this past year. Across town, 1928 saw the opening of John Burroughs as a junior high school before it made the transition to a high school in 1948. Among the well-known names who owe their high school educations to either Burbank or Burroughs are Mayor Gary Bric, former Mayors Bob Kramer and Marsha Ramos, Councilman Jess Talamantes, actors Clint Howard, Rene Russo, Anson Williams, Debbie Reynolds and Dan Haggerty, Golden Globe-winning director Tim Burton, and Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard.

This annual reunion that welcomes all alumni of the two high schools has become a Burbank tradition over the past decade. As Saturday’s picnic drifted into the history books, event Chairwoman Linda Damarjian commented that the attendance for this year’s reunion was down slightly from previous years. “The turnout was a little lower than in the past,” said Linda Damarjian said. “But it was a very good time, and the alumni classic car show was a big hit as usual. Having the mayor and a City Council member here was a nice addition, and people truly enjoyed themselves — many remarking that Burbank was such a wonderful place to grow up.”

BHS/JBHS Picnic Photos

Photo by Cathy Nicholls Coyle- BHS1967


Linda Mustion yours truly, BHS 1967 indulging eating a pink cotton Candy!
Hadn't had one in years.

Later in the day they started making blue cotton candy and I just had to have a blue one as Burbank High colors are Blue and White.


Every year I have the honor of holding the American flag, while Mallory sang the national anthem.

Mallory singing some songs. She is a student at Burbank High School and next week she is trying out for American Idol. Good Luck! Mallory!


Some Burbank High Class of 1967 looking at our 67 yearbooks and talking about old times.


Some other Burbank High Alumni!


Cathy Palmer BHS 1967 chatting with other BHS alumni.


Cool Wagon! Dig the surf board on top!


Because of the early morning rain, we had fewer cars for the car show as a lot of the guys don't like to take their nice shiny and polished cars out in the rain.


The picnic makes a large circle around the large grassy area, so this is only one side of the picnic with the sign in area and food area.

Cheryl McMillian a JBHS grad was manning the JBHS/BHS Alumni Band booth along with a CSUN Alumni flyers for any alumni who graduated freom CSUN.


Burbank High School sign-in booth.


Alumni getting caught up with old friends and meeting new ones.



Pam Kirkwood - BHS 1964 working at the BHS sign-in booth.


More BHS Class of 1967 looking through the 65, 66, 67 yearbooks.

Burbank High - Class of 1967 Group Photo

Front Row: Marilyn Williams Peterson, Cathy Palmer, Cathy Nicholls Coyle, Flora Angel Ferrens

Back Row: Deanna Lloyd Jennings, Leigh Rugee Taylor, Ellisa Dibble Weekley, Dona Foy Bruckner, Linda Peterson Everett, Al Thoutte, Chris Peterson, Don Ray, Linda Mustion, John Johnson, Mary Flavin Durrer, Vicki Peters Stigile. Classmates not in photo: Dennis Lombard, Diana Ziegler Larson.

Burbank Mayor Gary Bric, BHS 1970 interviews Don Ray, BHS 1967 about Gary's brother Bill Bric, BHS 1967 who was killed in action in Vietnam. Don was good friend of the Mayor's brother.

Road Kings roll out chariots for charity

During the opening ceremonies, from left, Gino Gaudio, Don Baldaseroni (BHS 1967) and Mayor Gary Bric (BHS 1970) kick off The Road Kings 20th annual Picnic and Car Show.

By David Laurell
Published: Burbank Leader, June 16, 2009

Burbank, like every other American city, is an ever-changing place. Some changes are great — like the revitalization of Downtown Burbank, while some we mourn — like the loss of those great chile rellenos at El Chiquito and the late night jazz and nightcaps at Chadney’s.

One other thing that has stood the test of time in our city is the camaraderie and charitable contributions of the Road Kings of Burbank.

Established in 1952 as a racing club, the Road Kings membership has included some of drag racing’s most famous such as Don Prudhomme, Tommy Ivo, Ken Safford, George Sakora, Owen Engle, Denny Cross, Nick Sfetsku, Joel Embick, Ed Drugmond, Bill Loven, Don “The Beachcoomer” Johnson and Frank Ney.

As they have done for the past two decades, the Road Kings of Burbank rolled into Johnny Carson Park for their 20th annual Picnic and Car Show on Sunday.

Staged as a fundraiser to benefit the local high school auto shop programs and numerous Burbank-based charitable organizations, the past decade alone has seen the Road Kings raise and contribute much more than $300,000.

Sunday’s event was officially kicked off with Gino Gaudio’s rendition of the national anthem and welcoming comments by longtime Road Kings member Don Baldaseroni and Burbank Mayor Gary Bric. Among the rodders and racers in attendance were Don Siglar, Richard Radd, Chuck Hanson, Rick Kalisz, Chuck Stein, Lou Bartoletti and Jim Gascoigne, along with two of the club’s charter members, Jim Miles and Kenny Safford.

Among the most notable of those on hand was Burbank resident Bob Muravez, who behind the wheel of the twin-engine “Freight Train” dragster was a legendary racer of the 1960s and ’70s.

Muravez, better known to race fans as Floyd Lippencott Jr., the alias he raced under after his father ordered him to give up the dangerous sport, piloted the “Freight Train” that had been designed and built by John Peters.

Revered as the top duel-engine gas dragster of the 1960s, it is considered to be one of the most famous Chevrolet dragsters of all time and to this day still holds track records at some venues.

Muravez, the longtime owner of Ralph’s Maytag Shop on Victory Boulevard, was joined at Sunday’s event by his wife, Sharon Muravez.

Others who enjoyed the day that included the music of Joe Finkle and the 7-10 Splits were Ginny Hanson, Pat Astamendi, Marcia Mueller, Diane Sfetku, Tony Wade, Brooke, Carley and Louise Bisordi, Ray Tocchio, Brooke Dickerman, Kathryn Davis, Bob Overstreet, Dean and Lynn Shelby, Michael Roberson, and Joe Sprosty, who was accompanied by his 3-month-old opossum, Stacey. Also on hand was Scott Scozzola of DeBell Golf Club with his wife, Heather, and the couple’s children, Isabella and Jake.

Among the numerous local organizations that have benefited from the Road King’s generosity over the years are Burbank Priority in Education, the Burbank Police and Fire Museum, the Burbank Police Mounted Unit, the Parks, Recreation and Community Service Department’s Summer Youth Program, the Burbank Historical Society, the Burbank Aviation Museum, the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank, the Joslyn Adult Center, Terra Del Sol and the Dog Tags for Soldiers Kids Project.