Daily Archives: June 5, 2012

Cell Phone Towers – They’re Everywhere in Burbank – Here is the List

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On the City Council agenda tonight is the appeal for the Little White Chapel to have a cell phone antenna on their roof, changing site lines and raising the height of the building.

While the City Council can act on these measures and stop this cell tower, there are already over 100 cell phones antenna site facilities located throughout Burbank.  Most are on major streets, but still near residential aareas — and somre are just mere blocks away from schools.

We have obtained an official ‘unofficial’ list from the City of Burbank, noting  all the cell phone company sites throughout Burbank.

Many of these facilities have been in place for years.  After all, with all the people in Burbank that own cell phones and pads, there has to be numerous facilities that handle all of the information traveling wireless.

Burbank Webelos Scouts Earn Cub Scouting’s Highest Honor

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Webelos Scouts from Burbank’s Cub Scout Pack 225 have received the Arrow of Light Award, cub scouting’s highest honor. The Cub Scouts are preparing to become Boy Scouts Eight Webelos Scouts from Burbank’s Cub Scout Pack 225 received the Arrow of Light Award, Cub scouting’s highest honor, at a pack meeting in April at Burbank First United Methodist Church.

The boys received hand-crafted arrows symbolizing completion of the program. Webelos Scouts who have earned the Arrow of Light Award have also completed nearly all the requirements to earn the Scout badge so they have already begun their Boy Scout trail.

Those who earned the Arrow of Light Award are Matias Artiga, Aleko Brice, Gavin Cho, Dylan Giliberto, Jonah Goldman, Liam Stackhouse, Jake Noren and Christopher Wilke.

Cub Scout Pack 225 serves boys in grades 1 to 5. For more information, visit www.pack225.com.

McKinley Elementary School Develops Character Through Music

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McKinley Elementary School musical performance is meant to be a fun assignment after state testing, but third- and fourth-grade students also learn about taking responsibility, accepting people from all walks of life and forgiving people who make mistakes. Teachers say students remember things from the plays that come up in the classroom.

 

By Joyce Rudolph
BurbankNBeyond

 

Three classes at McKinley Elementary School gave their parents and siblings a lesson in building positive traits with an after-school musical performance titled “Character Matters.”

Character Matters Cast. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

About 90 students, representing two fourth-grade classes and one third-grade class, took part in the production, said Cherie Wescott, who produced the musical along with Mr. Danielson, Mrs. D’Mello and Mrs. Fuentez.

“Every year we get together and do one of these at the end of the year,” she said. “We just find it is a nice way to wind things up for the kids and after all the hard work of state testing it gives them a little relaxation. It is something fun for them to do every year.”

The topic was combining favorite fairy tales with lessons on building good character.

The Princess and Frog played by: Victoria Valenzuela,Gemma Maginnis,Marion Hunter and Frog Prince Hamlet Murazan. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

“We purchased this play from a company in Camarillo,” Wescott said. “We have a selection of these musical performances we have purchased from them. We did this one about four years ago. We try to do a different one each year.”

Wescott believes the youngsters take what they’ve learned from the plays and apply it to the classroom curriculum.

“In the past we did a play about the western movement and they will come back the next year when it’s part of the social studies curriculum and they say they remember when the same things were mentioned in the play,” she said.

The chorus of the song that runs through the entire production hits a poignant note.

“Character matters, you must care how you act. Character matters, as a matter of fact. Character matters, ’cause you are what you choose. Character matters, it’s one thing you can’t lose.”

In one skit, “Magic Mirrors,” three students~Robert McGraham, Kate Outwater and Troy Outwater ~ wear cardboard squares covered in a reflective material, in a take on the story of “Snow White.”

The final line says “Honesty is the fairest of all.”

Humpty Friends John Alajijian and Christopher Hawandjian. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

In another scene, Richard Solano plays Jack and Brandin Gustafson is the giant from “Jack and the Bean Stalk.”

“I learned that you don’t judge someone by how they look, but by asking them questions and finding out something about them,” Richard Solano said.

The final line is “Differences can be scary, but it’s cool.”

Parent Fran Martin said she was impressed with the acting. Her favorite scene was the one about Humpty Dumpty and his friends, she said.

“It was about taking responsibility and the little girl was blaming everyone but herself,” Martin said. “I thought that was really cute.”

Miss Country Western USA Looking for Burbank Contestants

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The reigning “Miss Country Western USA”. Jessica Cronjager of Simi Valley, California is winding down, as her time in being “Miss Country Western USA” 2011-2012 comes to a close. The Pageant which is open to any single girl ages 16 through 29, is on an area search in the Burbank and adjacent

Photo Courtesy of Miss Country Western USA Pageant

areas to capture the title on August 11th In Morro Bay, which is a little resort fishing village, less than 200 miles North from L.A.

The Pageant, which is looking to crown the 2012-2013 “Miss Country Western USA” decided to hold the festivities in Morro Bay, as that community provides a good site for the contestants to relax, and remember the good times, and new friends they made by stepped onto the stage in a National Pageant. The white sandy beaches, world acclaimed restaurants, sea lion park, picturesque Bay, laced with sea otters and fishing boats are only the tip of the iceberg as your eyes pan up to the Monolithic Morro Rock standing sentry over this quiet community.

The promoters are working with the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce to insure a wonderful time for each contestant. More than a Pageant, the Western Styles, inexpensive outfits, and casual family friendly event, promises to be there for every contestant into her future, with references, and friends they make in their quest for the crown on August 11.

This pageant will be judged by Hollywood Talent Agents, Casting Directors, and the Founders of the Academy of Country Music Awards.

The new queen will be crowned and receive $2,500 in CASH – Prizes –and- Bonds, with the opportunity to win more in the Pageant Essay Contest and other opportunities, which could total upwards of $3,000.

The “Motto” of the Pageant Executive Producer and Staff is “WE BELIEVE IN EVERY GIRL” In standing by that motto, everyone connected with the pageant is instructed to assist every contestant, in every way possible.

LOOKING FOR THE BEST! “The pageant is about the girl inside and out.” “A total beauty, not just nice toenails”. According to Pageant Executive Producer, Jim Etter. “No clutter with talent requirements, or staged swimwear; this conservative pageant is about the girl, her beauty, knowledge of local and world events. Not how well she can play a banjo.” According to Etter

Girls seeking a career in show-business will have the opportunity to meet some inside personnel from Hollywood, and the top 25 will be permitted to submit head-shots and resumes to reps who will pass them along as they arrive back in Hollywood.

Thinking this pageant is too expensive for being held in an up-scale resort community like Morro Bay? Think again. With many pageants starting above $800 for application fees, and more as you compete in various trophy divisions, Miss Country Western USA is a flat $135 which includes everything. The Crown Runner-up’s and conditional Trophy Awards and the $500 Essay Contest, are all inclusive.

Recruiting in the Burbank and local area will only take place during the next 4 weeks, with cut-off being July 1st, 2012. Limited to the 1st 100 contestants, the Pageant offers every contestant opportunity for the spotlight, during this 2-day regalia.

For more information, go to the Pageant website at: www.CountryWesternPageant.com -or- email questions to info@CountryWesternPageant.com for details.