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THE KORB TEAM
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Volume 4 #3
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Welcome to Porto’s Bakery
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The view out Brad Korb’s office
window has deliciously improved since
late February, when Porto’s Bakery
opened for business at 3614 West
Magnolia—less than two blocks from
Korb’s offices.
“I look out and see their beautiful
building, and I’m just so happy to have
them here,” Korb said. “I want to invite
all the readers of the Burbank Bulletin
to come over and meet the Porto family
and see this wonderful addition to the
neighborhood.”
Many readers are probably already
familiar with the lush European-style
classic pastries, fancy cakes, Cuban
sandwiches, meat pies, fresh bread and
all other manner of culinary delights
from the legendary Porto’s Bakery in
Glendale (www.portosbakery.com).
Owned and operated by the Porto family since the 1970s, it was rated by the
national trade magazine Modern Baking
in 2005 as the best retail bakery in the
United States!
Burbank residents will likely be
delighted to have a Porto’s Bakery to
call their own for the simple reason that
Porto’s puts out high-quality products.
While most everyone else uses mangos from South America, Porto’s has
mangos imported via France “because
the French are very good at picking the
right quality of fruit,” explained Raul
Porto, Jr. “We used to use a domestic
rum for some of our cakes. Years ago,
we figured out that there was a better
one from France that costs twice as
much, but we still went ahead and
bought it.”
The list goes on: the croissants are
made with pure domestic butter; the
vanilla extract is imported from
Germany; the chocolate is from
Belgium; and so on. “We don’t worry
too much about price. We go out of
our way to find the best ingredients,”
said Porto.
Porto said his mother, Rosa, had her
first bakery in Manzanillo, Cuba. In the
early 1960s, Rosa and husband Raul Sr.
came to the United States. Raul Sr. got a
job at Van de Kamp’s bakery while
Rosa began her own home-based bakery
in Los Angeles.
Rosa’s cakes and pastries were so
popular that she eventually opened a
store in Los Angeles to handle all her
customers. The business kept growing, Raul Sr. left Van de
Kamps and joined Rosa, and in
the mid 1970s, the Porto family opened a larger location in
Glendale. There, history
repeated itself: the younger
Raul remembers that business
grew so fast that they had to
move into a larger location
every three years or so.
Today, the Glendale location
has 60 full-time employees. Raul
Sr., Rosa, their children Raul, Betty and
Margaret, and several grandchildren are
all involved in the operation of both the
Glendale and the new Burbank bakeries,
according to Porto.
“Why are we so popular? The quality
of our food is number one. Number two,
the prices are extremely reasonable, and
the third reason is the family atmosphere,” Porto said. “We treat our customers, employees and everyone else
like family. It’s in our atmosphere and
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Burbank News & Events
Burbank Boy Scout Troop 210 News Update
P.O. Box 999
Worthington, Ohio 43085-0999
Tel: (614) 785-1111
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A group of scouts headed for Snow Valley for a day of skiing and snowboarding. Some had never been on skis and some were intermediate and some
advanced. All had a good time and sustained no injuries. The weather was picture-postcard perfect and the food was good.
Boy Scouts do not just complete community service projects, they also take
time out for some fun. Snow sports are just one of the many outings that they
enjoy. Including, but not limited to, hiking, camping, cooking, rafting, archery,
swimming, sailing, rowing, fishing and backpacking, just to name a few.
If you would like to be a part of Boy Scouting, contact the Council Office
for your neighborhood.
Verdugo Hills Council, which includes Burbank, Glendale, La Crescenta,
LaCanada, Sunland, Tujunga and parts of North Hollywood can be reached at
818-243-6382.
The rest of the San Fernando Valley is included in the Western Los
Angeles County Council and they will answer questions at 818-785-8700.
Brad and Nancy Korb
Receive Certificate
Assembly Majority Leader Dario
Frommer presented Brad and Nancy Korb
with a State Assembly Certificate to recognize their outstanding citizenship and
dedication to the Burbank community and
to humanity.
Their support of the community goes
above and beyond excellence, their support has been critical in allowing us to get
Thanksgiving dinners to the Burbank
Temporary Aid Center and to Cristo Rey
in Los Feliz.
Assembly Majority Leader Dario
Frommer would like to extend his deep gratitude to both Nancy and Brad for
their humanitarian efforts and for working with us to provide Thanksgiving for
families that would otherwise be unable to celebrate alongside the rest of us.
The Korbs embraced this responsibility with open arms and have served as a
shining example of business involvement in community affairs.
Dave Barry © 2006 by The Miami Herald.
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HAVING A
GARAGE SALE?
The kilt (in Gaelic breacan feile means belted
plaid) seems to have originated in the 16th century.
Previously, the Celts of Ireland and Scotland wore
woolen or cotton tunics (called leine) and large
cloaks (called brat).
The modern kilt, those that we see worn by pipers
on parade, and sometimes as a form of formal dress,
did not appear on the scene until the late 18th century.
There are numerous events featuring the modern kilt
centered around St. Patrick’s Day. In this area, there
is Fair at the L.A. County fairgrounds, parades in
downtown Los Angeles and other cities, parties and
balls in many locations. The best way to locate the
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EDITOR
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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The Myth of the Origin of the Ancient Kilt
by Catherine Kay
PUBLISHER
Leo Zupan
various events is to check such sites on the Web as the
Irish Fair Foundation, the Celtic Arts Center, the Irish
Congress…too numerous to list. There, you will be
able to see the kilt in all its glory as pipers step smartly to the sounds of the bagpipes.
Back to the history of the kilt…There are many
tales about how it all happened, one of the most
popular being that of a blacksmith who needed a
less cumbersome garment than the full length tunic,
had a tailor cut off the top half of the tunic and sew
pleats to take up some of the rather wide material
that was needed to make the tunic, thereby creating
a small kilt.
The word kilt comes from Middle English and is
likely a derivation of the Danish word “kilte,” which
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means to tuck up. The term kilt is Scots, which is the
name of the form of gaelic spoken by the Scots. The
word tartan comes from the French word “tiretaine,”
most likely a linsey-woolsey cloth.
The Celts had worn checked and many-colored
fabrics, a style of fabric which confounded the
Romans when first observed. However, that type of
fabric was well-noted amongst such people as
Scythians and other Indo-European peoples, many
of whom were not Celtic. However, it was the Celts
who took this type of fabric from the ancient times
and brought it into the common usage of today.
There are reports that the Mayans may have worn
this type of fabric also as remnants have been found
on ancient sites.
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ASSISTANT CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Mark Touris
ART DIRECTOR
Charles Cihon
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Travis LaLuzerne
Ryan Willi
Stacy Burns
Todd Beistel
Sara Winters
Jennifer Peters
Drew Kimmel
ILLUSTRATION
Todd Beistel
FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL
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In The Community
Burbank News & Events
Universal Waste Disposal
TVs, computers, printers, VCRs, cell phones,
telephones, radios, household batteries, microwave ovens, fluorescent lamps—virtually any
electronic device with a battery or a circuit
board—are no longer allowed in household
trash, says the California Department of Toxic
Substances Control (DTSC). Electronics often
contain heavy metals such as lead, cadmium,
copper and chromium, which can contaminate
groundwater if buried in a municipal landfill.
Effective Feb. 9, 2006, these “universal
wastes” must be disposed of just like hazardous
wastes such as paint, pesticides and pool chemicals, says the DTSC. The “no-nos” even include
sneakers that light up and greeting cards that sing
to you. Residents can take any of the above-mentioned items to the following locations:
The Burbank Recycle Center, Mon – Fri. 8
a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sat. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Businesses with large quantities of electronics
(more than 100 lbs.) are asked to call the Recycle
Center at 818-238-3900 for disposal information.
Bulky items such as TVs, microwaves and
computers are also picked up weekly through the
City’s Bulky Item Program. Please call 818238-3805 to schedule a bulky item pickup.
The city also encourages residents to take
their universal wastes along with their other
household hazardous wastes such as paints, pesticides, etc. to the SAFE Collection Center,
11025 Randall St., Sun Valley, CA 91352, 1800-988-6942. The SAFE center is open 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. every Saturday, Sunday and Monday,
except holidays.
The annual Los Angeles County household
hazardous waste roundups in Burbank (usually
the second Saturday in September) and Glendale
(the second Saturday in March) are open to all
LA County residents and accept all household
hazardous and universal wastes. For further
information on these free roundups, please call
the Recycle Center at 818-238-3900 weekdays
or 1-888-CLEAN LA or log onto www.burbankrecycle.org or www.888 CleanLA.com.
The Glendale Environmental Management
Center (EMC), which is open to Burbank residents for household hazardous waste disposal
five days a month, does not accept electronics,
such as computers, microwaves or TVs.
There is no charge to Burbank residents at any
of these disposal sites. Please call the Recycle
Center at 818-238-3900 for questions.
Boys & Girls Club Fundraisers
The Boys and Girls Club of Burbank
has a big and exciting fundraiser
coming up soon:
On Saturday, March 25, 2006 The
Boys and Girls Club will have a Texas
Hold’em Poker Tournament Fundraiser held at the Masonic Lodge on
CITY OF BURBANK
2006 SPECIAL ELECTION
On January 24, 2006, the City of Burbank conducted a Special Election
to fill a vacancy on the City Council. This election was conducted by
mail ballot and the results are as follows:
2006 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
The long awaited Girl Scout Cookie Sale has
begun. Just mention Thin Mints and most people’s mouths start to water! Girl Scouts of the San
Fernando Valley have begun taking orders on
Thin Mints, Samoas, Tag-Alongs, Do-SiDos, Trefoils, Lemon Coolers,
All Abouts and the new Café Cookie.
Now through March 26, 2006, girls are
selling the cookies for fun, for the benefit of
funding their activities and for the invaluable
life lessons to be learned. While the cookie
sale is great fun, it is designed as a skillbuilding experience, like everything in the
Girl Scout program.
Setting targets, taking orders, handling
money, tallying sales and distributing cookies
teaches skills, such as money management, decision making, goal setting, honesty and financial
responsibility.
“I love the cookie sale,” says Gabriela Otero of
Troop 1266. “My troop sets a target, but I always
have my own goal, too!”
Monies raised by the cookie sale stays with
the Girl Scouts of the San Fernando Valley,
except for 20 percent which covers the baking
and shipping costs.
Girls take great pride and ownership, knowing
that their efforts not only support their own activities, but serve to support Girl Scouting throughout the San Fernando Valley. Programs, events,
leader training, camperships and publications are
Vahe Hovanessian – 1,081
Bill Wiggins – 4,028
Amy Lawrence – 1,048
David Gordon – 4,285
Michael Dontanville – 857
all supported by the cookie sale. Girls earn beautiful patches and plan special activities with the
proceeds from their sales.
Noteworthy is the fact that many Girl
Scout troops use the cookie sale as an
opportunity to help others. Troops often
give monies they generate from cookie
activities to organizations of their choosing. For example, many troops have
already decided to give a portion of
their proceeds to disaster relief
agencies or to send cookies to
Armed Forces personnel serving
overseas. When cookie lovers buy
Girl Scout cookies, they should know
that there is more than just great taste: there are
life lessons in each box.
Council Member-Elect David Gordon was sworn into office at the City
Council meeting of Tuesday, February 14, 2006.
The City Clerk’s Office wishes to thank the 11,399 Burbank voters who
took the time to participate in the democratic process.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (818) 238-5851 or visit the City Clerk’s
Web site at www.BurbankUSA.com.
ABOUT THE GIRL SCOUTS
Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s pre-eminent organization dedicated solely to girls, with a
membership of more than 3.7 million girls and
adults. Girl Scouting builds character, social conscience and self-esteem in girls, while teaching
critical life skills to enable them to succeed as
adults. With a proven track record of developing
leaders, Girl Scouts of San Fernando Valley provides enriching experiences to over seven thousand girls. For more information on the Girl
Scouts of the San Fernando Valley visit:
www.GirlScoutsSFV.org.
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406 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA. There
is a $100 buy-in.
Participants have a chance of winning a Championship Trophy and a
Plasma Television, along with other
fabulous prizes. Call 818-842-9333
for more information.
Remember:
YOUR VOTE COUNTS!
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In The Community
Burbank News & Events
Rave Review
ARNIE MORTON’S
3400 West Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA 91505
Tel: 818-238-0424
Reviewed by Heather Tyler
Sales Manager
My sister, Holly, was coming to visit
from Sacramento, so I wanted to take her
to a very nice restaurant. Morton’s was
the first one to come to mind. I made
reservations for Friday evening at 7:30
p.m., as they are recommended. I really
liked the fact that I could make the reservations online, www.mortons.com. For a
person always on the go, it makes it very
convenient.
When we arrived at the restaurant, my
sister was very impressed. Morton’s is
very upscale, although, we still felt
comfortable. The hostess greeted us
with a smile and promptly showed us to
our table. Jamie, our server, arrived
shortly thereafter and went over the
menu with us. Before handing us paper
menus, she showed us the items on the
menu. She had a cart with all the different steaks, vegetables and even a live
lobster. It made it very hard to decide
what to order.
RAVE REVIEWS
RATING GUIDE:
Burbank Temporary Aid Center News
Most Needed Items
BTAC is especially in need of macaroni
and cheese, peanut butter, jelly, canned
fruit. Any kind of canned spaghetti or other
pasta would also be greatly appreciated by
the agency’s hungry clients.
Cans with pop-tops make it easier for
our homeless clients. Right now the
agency has 151 homeless clients on its
roster. Some come once or twice a month,
but many come daily, so a lot of this type
of food is needed!
RESTAURANT REVIEW
While we were reviewing our choices,
Jamie brought us our beverages with the
most amazing bread. Holly and I decided to split the Chopped Salad for
starters. She ordered Chicken Christopher and I ordered a Single Cut Filet
Mignon, the smallest steak they had.
Since all entrees come a la carte, we
also chose to split a baked potato.
The food was amazing. My sister’s
chicken was the most tender chicken we
had ever eaten. We were stuffed almost
after first bites, but we still left room to
split Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake. It was something that is
ordered when you place your food order
because they make it fresh to order.
It was a little chocolate cake with ice
cream, and in the middle was warm
melted chocolate. It was excellent. Our
service was great, our food was delicious and the atmosphere was appealing. Overall, this was the best restaurant
adventure I have had in quite a while.
BTAC Needs Volunteers!
Are you Warmhearted and Caring?
Then join others who have found a place
at BTAC. Intake volunteers help interview
clients and determine how BTAC can be of
help. Pantry volunteers help fill orders and
keep the donated food well organized.
Volunteers with bookkeeping and data
entry experience would also be welcome.
For more information about volunteering,
call 818-846-2330.
New Facility
The new facility at 1304 W. Burbank
Blvd. will soon be completed, so BTAC is
planning to move into this new, permanent
California farmers have joined with
Providence Saint Joseph Medical
Center to provide residents with California
grown produce and to help
fund medical care for people who cannot afford
hospital services.
Every Saturday, more
than 30 California farmers
sell their fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, herbs, nuts and
eggs, and share part of the proceeds
with the Providence Saint Joseph
Foundation. A few non-agricultural
products such as fish, baked goods and
dried fruits are also available.
The Burbank Certified Farmers
Market, which is held from 8 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. in the parking lot at Third
and Orange Grove in Burbank, is oper-
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“You and your team were at all times graciously professional, knowledgeable and protective of my interests. I will be sure to refer your services!”
—John Hamelin, Home Seller
Van Nuys, CA
“After watching houses sell in the area for years, we knew you sold more than anyone
else and decided to list our home with you. It was a challenging situation, but you handled it like a pro and took care of my needs. Thank you!”
—Sharon Dilks, Home Seller
Burbank, CA
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BTAC Donation Policy
Due to changing community needs and
health issues, BTAC can accept only monetary and food donations. However, in the fall
and winter, gently used men’s pants and
jackets and new bedding or sleeping bags
are needed. If you have questions, please
call BTAC at 818-846-2330.
BTAC Address, Phone & Hours
BTAC is temporarily located at 1104 W.
Magnolia Blvd. The phone number is 818846-2330. BTAC is open for services
Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m.
to 5 p.m. If you’re dropping off a donation
during the noon hour, please ring the bell
at the front door and someone will be able
to assist you.
Burbank Farmer’s Market
Raising Funds for
Those in Need
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home in late March. We are excited to have
a facility designed for our work. If you’re
planning on dropping by with a donation,
please call to confirm the correct location.
Anyone interested in making a donation to
support the building costs and have their
name included on the donor wall can contact
Barbara Howell, Executive Director for
more details at 818-846-2330.
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ated by volunteers of the SERVE
organization, a support group of the
Foundation.
Every weekend, rain or
shine, several hundred
shoppers crowd the market
seeking the freshest fruits
and vegetables available.
The market’s offerings
may vary from week to
week depending on what
is in season.
Shoppers are guaranteed that they are
getting the best products and that they
are helping those who are in need have
access to the best medical care.
For more information about the
Burbank Certified Farmers Market, or
to volunteer, call Market Manager,
Carolyn Hill at (626) 308-0457, or
Elaine at (818) 845-6851.
In The Community
Burbank News & Events
TIPS for BUYERS and SELLERS
Time to Buy?
Young couples can live comfortably
in a rental apartment or small house initially, but inevitably the prospect of
children or other considerations will
create a demand for more space.
At some point, you will feel that it’s
time to buy a house, but accumulating
the cash for a down payment, moving
expenses and up-front loan costs may
make it seem out of the question.
But don’t despair—home finance is
part of Realtor® training and after discussing your financial picture with your
agent, you may well discover that your
prospects for a mortgage are better than
you think. If your ability to qualify for
a loan in other respects is adequate, creative solutions for a tight initial cash
position are available.
A short-term lease-purchase arrangement with the seller, for example, or
REAL ESTATE EXPERT ADVICE
perhaps a lender with a program that
minimizes the down payment and
allows some of the loan costs to be
included in the payment schedule.
Your agent is aware of these and
other alternatives. If you’re ready to
buy, your Realtor® can help make it
happen!
Is it five years or two years that I
need to live in my house before I
sell it? I’ve currently lived in my
house for three years, which is the
entire time I’ve owned it. Can I now take
my gain tax free?
Q
Price it Right!
Happily for you, the IRS requires
only that you live in the
home as your primary
residence for two of the last five
years. You get to pick which two
of the five years to count. So, if
you lived in the home five years
ago and four years ago, and then
rented it out for the last three
years, you should still be able to
use the capital gains exclusion.
If you have owned the property for three years, and lived there
the entire time, you may take up
to $500,000 in profits tax free if
you’re married or $250,000 in
profits if you’re single.
The IRS has recently clarified the rules for those who have lived in
their home for less than the 24-month
requirement.
In cases where you had to sell in less
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Your home should sell fast if the
price is right and a professional market
analysis will quickly establish what that
price should be.
Full-time Realtors® know what
homes comparable to yours are selling
for, and you should be realistic in setting a price that is competitive with
other properties currently listed.
Many factors influence your home’s
true market value: size, condition and
yard area, interior finish and so on.
Special features such as a finished basement, a hobby room or custom-made
cupboards add value.
Your Realtor® knows how these factors affect the asking price and is able
to compare your home fairly against
similar homes that have sold recently. A
price within 5 percent of the market
value should garner a reasonably quick
offer and hopefully the successful completion of the sale.
than two years because you took a new job
that was 50 miles away from your old one,
got sick, or due to terrorism or other special hardship cases, you may still be able to
take a portion of your profits tax-free. In
addition, if you are a member of the uniformed services or Foreign Service, you
may also be excluded from the two-year
ownership requirement.
These new rules date
back to any house that was
sold after May 6, 1997. If
you paid tax on your gain,
you may be entitled to a
refund. Talk to your tax
advisor for details.
You can also read the
new rules in the newlyrevised IRS Publication
523, which can be downloaded at the IRS Web site,
www.irs.gov.
If you are in need of
expert advice, please write
to The Brad Korb Team at RE/MAX In
Action, 3813 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank,
CA 91505, Attention Heather Tyler, or
heather@bradkorb.com.
Mark Your Calendars—It’s Time for Jamboree
We are very excited to announce plans for Southern California Genealogical Society’s 37th
Annual Genealogy Jamboree and Resource Expo Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6, 2006 at
the Burbank Airport Hilton Convention Center.
The Jamboree planners have outdone themselves in organizing the strongest lineup of
speakers ever seen in Southern California. Over the two days, participants will choose from
over 45 presentations by more than 30 knowledgeable and respected speakers.
■ Whether you’re just beginning to climb your family tree or have many generations of
family history neatly tucked away in those binders and files, you’ll find sessions that will help
advance your research.
■ We will celebrate the diversity of Southern California with a focus on ethnic specialties,
including African American, German, Hispanic, Native American, Scots-Irish, Mexican,
Jewish, French Canadian, British Isles, and others.
■ A special series of talks will address the needs of family historians—interviewing, writing, publishing, and storytelling.
■ With the surge of interest in DNA and other technology-based research tools, you’ll find
several sessions to help apply these new techniques to solve your family mysteries.
■ Three sessions will address ways for genealogical societies to transform the Challenge
of the Internet into the Opportunity of the Internet. Review techniques for promotion and publicity, discuss methods to retain and gain members, and learn how to create an effective presence on the Internet.
■ Software demonstrations will help you get the most out of those genealogy programs and
other research tools.
In addition to the education sessions, you’ll have lots of time to socialize, explore the
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Exhibition Hall, meet with the experts for one-on-one consultations, and chat with your
favorite authors in our new Book Nook. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to have your
copy of SCGS’s newly published family history anthology, “Celebrating Family History,”
autographed by several of the volume’s contributors.
Door prizes will be awarded throughout Jamboree, with the Grand Prize of a seven-night
stay at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel in Temple Square.
Friday features a vendor reception [no-host bar] followed by a special-event banquet with
the keynote address “Cemetery Hoppin’” with Bill Dollarhide. Register early for the banquet;
seating is limited.
Are you driving from a distance? Why not come to town a few days early, or stay through
the weekend. Jamboree participants will enjoy a per-night room rate of $102, which is a significant savings over standard rates. Fly into the Bob Hope Burbank Airport and jump on the
complimentary shuttle, and you’ll be at the hotel in just minutes.
You’ll find all the details and online registration through our secure shopping cart at
www.scgsgenealogy.com. Register by March 31 for special early-bird pricing. Please feel free
to pass this message along.
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The Library is open to the public for research on:
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesdays
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on third and fourth Saturdays
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on first and second Sundays
Closed Mondays
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In The Community
Burbank News & Events
Downtown
Burbank’s
Send a Referral
2006
Schedule
of
Events
& Earn a Reward
At The Brad Korb Team, we are committed to
serving our clients in a world-class way.
We do this because it’s what we believe in and
as a result, we are rewarded with referrals
from our great clients, friends and community.
As our way of saying “thanks” and making it
easier to refer, we have designed our
2006 Referral Reward Giveaway.
Downtown Burbank Fine Arts Festival
Taste of Downtown Burbank
June 10 and 11 & November 11 and 12
Two-day outdoor exhibitions and sale of art
by leading artists, designers, photographers,
sculptors, ceramicists and jewelers selected
from workshops across California and the
Southwest. All work is original, one-of-a-kind
and executed by the artists, with nothing manufactured, imported or purchased for resale. If
you are an artist interested in participating,
please contact Ronda Mills at 818.709.2907 or
apply via the Internet at www.westcoastartists.com
Thursday, September 21
Downtown Burbank’s salute to the culinary
arts has built a regional following. Customers
sample from more than 30 booths along San
Fernando Boulevard representing the best of
downtown cuisine. The event also features live
entertainment and family oriented activities.
Proceeds benefit the Burbank Community
YMCA.
Summer Concerts
It’s easy! Send a referral and be entered into the drawing!
Every Thursday in July and August
Fun nights of dancing outdoors on the
AMC Walkway to the tunes of Southern
California’s leading live bands. Events kickoff at 6 p.m. with free dance classes and/or
games. Bands strike up at 7 p.m. Concerts run
for approximately two hours and are free and
open to the public.
Booo-tiful Downtown Burbank
Halloween Day, October 31
Downtown Burbank celebrates Halloween
with Booo-tiful Downtown Burbank, an event
for children that is scheduled earlier on All
Hallows Eve to allow families the opportunity
to trick-or-treat before it gets too dark or too
late in the evening. Children and families who
visit Downtown Burbank’s shops and restaurants enjoy Halloween with treats from participating merchants, 4 to 7 p.m.
12 Days of Holiday Cheer
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Outdoor Picture Show
Wednesday Nights in June, July and August
One of Burbank’s most popular events. The
series has become a Burbank tradition, with
thousands enjoying movies outdoors under the
stars every summer. Screenings occur in the
IKEA Courtyard and are free and open to the
public. Presented by Burbank Town Center.
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Third Annual
Relay For Life
FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE ROUNDUP IN GLENDALE
If you are interested in working with the Relay For Life committee
to organize the third annual relay, please call Evelyn Silverman
at 818-841-2994. No experience is necessary.
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December 1 – 12
Downtown’s biggest festival heralds the
holidays with fun activities for twelve days
and nights. Events range from happenings at
IKEA, Burbank Town Center and the City of
Burbank Mayor’s Tree-Lighting ceremony.
Also featured are a downtown parade, merchant and restaurant events, strolling musicians, choirs and family favorites like Snow
Day, Reindeer Run and Breakfast with Santa.
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On Saturday, March 11, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Burbank residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose
of paint, pesticides, batteries and other household hazardous
waste at the Glendale Environmental Management Center,
780 Flower St., Glendale. There is no charge to residents for
this event. Computers, monitors, printers and other electronic waste will also be accepted. The roundup is open to all Los
Angeles County residents. Call the Burbank Recycle Center,
(818) 238-3900, or the L.A. County hotline at (888) CLEAN
LA (253-2652) for more information.
In The Community
Burbank News & Events
BTAC Names Mayor
and Former Mayor for
Annual Awards
The Burbank Temporary Aid Center (BTAC) has named
Burbank’s Mayor Jef Vander Borght and former Burbank
Mayor Michael Hastings as the 2006 recipients of the charitable group’s annual honor, “Burbank’s Top Award for
Citizenship.”
The awards will be presented at BTAC’s 2006 fundraiser
on Friday, March 3, 2006 at Burbank’s Castaway Restaurant,
1250 Harvard Rd., Burbank. The event includes a 5:30 p.m.
cocktail hour, silent and live auctions and dinner at 7 p.m., followed by dancing.
“Mayor Vander Borght has been an active supporter of
BTAC and its efforts,” said Tim Murphy, President of BTAC’s
Board of Directors. “His compassion and concern for the
entire community are part of the reason he’s a great personal
friend to me, and a terrific role model for me and for all
Burbank citizens.”
“For two decades, Michael Hastings has been a high profile, hard working supporter of charitable and community
service groups throughout the city,” Murphy said. “BTAC is
just one of the many local causes that have enjoyed greater
success thanks to Michael’s tireless work on projects like the
annual “Run for the Hungry.’”
“Both of these men define the highest standards for citizenship in Burbank,” Board President Murphy said.
Burbank Animal Shelter Needs Volunteers
by Jackie Light
Volunteer Coordinator, VBAS
becoming a volunteer, please check our Web site
(www.basv.org). The date will be posted during
the third week of February and registration is
The Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter online only. Application forms are only available
will be conducting an orientation in March at the at the orientation.
Burbank Animal Shelter. If you’re interested in
We’ll be holding orientations bi-monthly.
About BTAC:
Founded in 1974, BTAC is a charitable organization dedicated to providing short-term assistance for the homeless and
working poor in Burbank. Last year, the organization
processed 30,000 requests for assistance, an increase of
10,000 over the previous year. The agency is operated by two
full-time and two part-time staff, and a workforce of 70 dedicated volunteers. BTAC is overseen by a board of directors
made up of Burbank residents, local business leaders and
active volunteers.
Biographical Information on BTAC Honorees:
Mayor Jef Vander Borght
Appointed to the city council March 26, 2002 for a term
ending April 30, 2003. Elected to the council in April 2003 to
a term running until April 30, 2007.
Council Service and Municipal Appointments: (partial list)
• Burbank City Council (2002-present)
• Mayor, City of Burbank (2005-2006)
• Vice Mayor, City of Burbank (2004-2005)
• Member and former chair, City of Burbank Planning
Board (1985-1989, 1989-1993, 1999-2002)
Personal Background:
• Born in Lima, Peru.
• Burbank resident since 1977.
• Married with three children.
Former Mayor Michael R. Hastings
Elected to the city council in 1985 for a term ending April
30, 1989. Reelected to the council in 1989 to term ending
April 30, 1993.
Council Service and Municipal Appointments: (partial list)
• Burbank City Council (1985-1993)
• Mayor, City of Burbank (1986-1987, 1991-1992)
• Burbank/Glendale/Pasadena Airport Commissioner
Personal Background:
• Raised in Burbank.
• Married with three children.
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