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The deadline for submitting an application to the City Clerk’s Office is Wednesday, November 17, 2021, by 5:00 p.m. Applications may be submitted online at www.burbankca.gov/bccapplication. The appointment is tentatively scheduled to be made at the December 7, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No individual shall serve on more than one Board, Commission, or Committee at the same time. All applicants must be electors of, and actually live in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section Nos. 2-1-405, 2-1-406, and 2-1-407)

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Memorial Field was filled with emotion Friday night before Burroughs High and Pasadena tangled in a Pacific League football game.

With several hundred fans in the stands watching and dozens of family, friends and former football teammates on the track, Cerain Baker, who played on the varsity for two years was honored.

The touching, 20-minute ceremony was hosted by former Burroughs booster president Jeff Sporkin.

Baker, along with two others were killed in an automobile accident this past August.

Sporkin, who spoke from the heart and at times had to wipe tears from his eyes, was Baker’s Vikings coach for six years.

Sporkin talked about the young man’s commitment, even at a young age to football and how he treated others.

Only 21 when he was struck down, Baker, a wide receiver who in a game versus Glendale in 2017 had 11 receptions, which is the third most in school history and 233 yards, which is second best, was remembered for not only his on the field exploits, but the generosity he showed others.

Cerain’s father, Tony, an actor and comedian, spoke about his oldest child.

“This really meant a lot. I knew that he made a mark on the community and his friends and his football teammates and being homecoming king. We called him the Mayor of Burbank because he was so loved and popular,” he said. “To us, that’s our boy. That’s our baby. Our first born. Of course, he’s going to be special to us, his parents. Just the fact that he made a connection with so many different people, it means a lot.”

Baker continued: “He didn’t phone it in. He went all in. He was emotional and passionate about winning. He was a good teammate to have and a brother as well,” he said. “He really cheered you on. There was no negative energy.”

Mike Reily was Baker’s varsity coach and talked about what he meant to the football program and what he meant as a person.

“Cerain was a good athlete, but an even better human being,” he said. “He was a loyal friend to his peers. His laugh was contagious and his smile would light up a room.”

Reily said that his personality made everyone feel at ease.

“It was always hard to be in a bad mood when near Cerain, as his zest for life seemed to spread to those around him,” he said. “He was fun to coach, a joy to be around and he will be missed.”

Keith Recchia is the linebackers and special teams coach, and knew Baker, who inspired his teammates.

“Cerain was one of those kids that always made coaches laugh, but he also showed it on the field with his effort and work ethic,” he offered. “I’ve been here 15 years and he’s one of my all-time favorite kids to coach.”

Recchia went on: “His commitment to the program. Him always wanting to win. His willingness to do anything for us as coaches,” he said. “We asked him to do it and he said, “Coach, I’ll do it. No problem.” My last year as JV [junior varsity] coach, he was on my team and that next year he went up to varsity. So I was lucky enough to coach him for three years. He left that personal impression on me. He will always be one of those kids I’ll always remember. I will always remember the things he did even in the down times. He’s going to be missed.”

Jose Calzadilla is the offensive and defensive line coach and expressed what Baker meant to those he met.

“He was great. Easy to coach. Huge smile. Light up a room when he walked into it,” he noted. “Super friendly. Great with the lower-level guys. Positive. Uplifting. Helped them when he could. He was an absolute joy to have. Loved coaching him. Played hard all the time. He played hurt.”

Losing your life at such a tender age makes it even more difficult to deal with.

“This was tragic. Just a waste. He had a tremendous future. And was such a good kid,” Calzadilla said. “It’s just ridiculous, such a silly thing as street racing took his life.”

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Perhaps it was the emotion from the pregame ceremony to honor Cerain Baker, a former wide receiver who was killed along with two others in a tragic car crash this past August that helped carry the Burroughs High football team across the first half of Friday’s Pacific League match with Pasadena.

For 24 minutes, the Bears stood toe-to-toe with the giant that is the Bulldogs, trailing by seven points, but over the final two quarters, Pasadena was able to have enough chunk plays that resulted in a 35-7 win.

“There were four or five plays that made the difference in that game,” Burroughs coach Jesse Craven said. “I don’t think the final score was indicative of the effort our guys played with all night.”

The Bears’ only scoring came with 34.4 seconds left in the opening half when senior quarterback Jon English (nine of 22 for 73 yards and two interceptions) teamed up with senior wide receiver Vinny Harris on a nine-yard pass.

The score consumed 10 plays and trimmed Pasadena’s lead to 14-7 and saw Burroughs (3-4 and 1-2 in league action) drive 70 yards.

On the march, English spotted senior wide receiver Drake Vickers with his only reception, a 26-yarder on third and seven from the Bears’ 33-yard line and English also had an 11-yard run and a 21-yard carry.

English finished the game with 29 yards on seven carries and senior running back Nathan Chhina-Howland added 23 yards on 15 rushes.

Senior wide receiver Elijah Aldana-Pere snared four receptions for 26 yards for the Bears.

Senior running back/defensive back Jacksen Goodley recovered a fumbled punt at the Pasadena 35-yard which set up a 40-yard field goal by sophomore Brodie Kemp that hit the crossbar with 11:48 left in the second period.

The score at the intermission had the Bulldogs ahead 14-7, and considering that Pasadena, which has now won four straight games and has tallied 40 points or more four times, it’s a testament to the Bears’ roughed and sturdy defense.

“I thought our defense played well all night,” Craven said. “They came down with three long throws that changed all the momentum in the game.”

Pasadena’s 21-point outburst in the second half began with 1:56 left in the third quarter as freshman Hype Grand (three of six for 89 yards), the backup quarterback, drilled senior wide receiver Jason Sanford Jr. (115 yards on five catches) with a 65-yard run and catch.

The 60-yard, three-play excursion extended the Bulldogs’ lead to 21-7.

On Pasadena’s next possession, which began at the Burroughs 18-yard line after English was intercepted by senior strong safety/running back Daylon Beasley (77 yards on nine rushes).

The Bulldogs (6-2 and 3-0 in league play) needed just two plays to travel that distance and bolt in front 28-7 which was capped when senior signal-caller Kaden Taylor (seven of 11 for 67 yards) connected with sophomore wide receiver Cameron Mitchell with a 16-yard strike as 12.9 seconds remained in the third frame.

Pasadena’s final touchdown of the night saw Taylor find Sanford with a 14-yard pass as 4:52 was left in the game.

This march began at the Bears’ 35-yard line after English was picked off. The Bulldogs used seven plays to get into the end zone.

“We’re moving on to Muir with still a [CIF Southern Section] slot at stake,” Craven said.

Burroughs’ next league game will be against the Mustangs on Friday evening at 7 p.m.

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Making sure the city is in good hands rests on the capable shoulders of the Burbank police department.

Apprehending individuals also fall on the men and women in blue and on Sunday, October 3, Isaac Garcia Salgado, a resident of Sun Valley and a health care worker was arrested after being charged with domestic battery and it happened at 00:05 a.m.

Bertha Eloisa Martinez is a caregiver and a Burbank resident. Martinez was nabbed after being charged with domestic battery. It occurred at 00:40 a.m.

David Joel Soucy is unemployed and lives in Van Nuys. Soucy was taken into custody at 501 South Buena Vista St.

The charge is 3000.08 of the state penal code and a warrant. The time is 5:42 a.m.

Juan De Jesus Ortiz Hernandez lives in Northridge, is employed as a mechanic and was handcuffed at 814 South Glenoaks Blvd. and the time is 8:45 p.m.

The charges include possession of stolen property – possession of a controlled substance – being an unlicensed driver – driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or drug and a warrant.

Ashton Shorter lives in Burbank and was apprehended at 207 North Victory Blvd. It happened at 10:45 p.m. The charge is vandalism with $400 or more.

On Saturday, October 2, Johnny Aguilar, a Los Angeles construction worker was taken into custody at 2200 Empire Ave. and it happened at 7:00 a.m.

The charge Aguilar faces is driving with a suspended or revoked license and warrants.

Jesus Manuel Carreon Jr. lives in Los Angeles and is a construction worker. Carreon was nabbed at the same locale.

The charges are possession of a controlled substance – possession of drug paraphernalia – driving with a suspended or revoked license and warrants. The arrest took place at 7:10 a.m.

Burbank comedian Tyrone Marcel McClendon was picked up at Palm Ave. and Third St. The time is 1:10 p.m. and the charge is disorderly conduct.

Pedro Hernandez Ceron lives in Sun Valley and is employed as a guitarist. Ceron was nabbed at Van Nuys Blvd.

It happened at 1:45 p.m. The charge Ceron faces is possession of a controlled substance and a warrant.

Mark Hill works as a laborer and was arrested at Palm Ave. and Third St. It happened at 5:10 p.m. and the charges are resisting arrest and 3056 PC.

Artyon Amirjanyan is a Glendale driver and was taken into custody at Alameda Ave. and San Fernando Blvd.

The charges include being in possession of a controlled substance – possession of drug paraphernalia and 3056 PC. It happened at 7:00 p.m.

Burbank custodian Brianna Marie Tinsley was picked up at the same location and the time is the same.

The charges Tinsley faces are 22810 (A) PC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

On Friday, October 1, Mark Hill, a Los Angeles laborer was cuffed at Riverside Drive and Kenwood St.

The charge is being under the influence of a controlled substance and the time is 7:50 a.m.

Glendale construction worker Colin Glen Lathey was nabbed at 1200 South Flower St. It happened at 1:15 p.m.

The charges are possession of drug paraphernalia – being an unlicensed driver and a warrant.

Gina Marie Earl lives in Marina Del Rey and is a recycler. Earl was picked up at the same site and the time is 8:13 p.m.

The charges Earl faces are petty theft – being in possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Charles Christoper Newmann is a Marina Del Rey resident and works as a handyman.

Newmann was taken into custody at the same location and the time is the same.

The charges are petty theft – possession of a controlled substance – possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of heroin/cocaine.

Wesley Paul Milinich is a claims processor and a Burbank resident. Milinich was handcuffed at 107 North Rose St.

It occurred at 9:35 p.m. and the charge Milinich faces is 23152 (F) of the state vehicle code.

On Thursday, September 30, Faycal Sahnoun, who lives in Burbank and is a cryogenic technician was taken into custody after being charged with spousal abuse. The time is 00:45 a.m.

Hannah Moritz resides in Panorama City and is unemployed. Moritz was cuffed at 7927 Brimfield Ave.

It occurred at 7:15 a.m. The charges Moritz faces are robbery – identity theft – driving with a suspended or revoked license and warrants.

Panorama City resident Gerardo Daniel Martinez is employed as an installer and was taken into custody at the same location and the time is 7:28 a.m.

The charges Martinez faces are 1203.2 PC – identity theft – robbery and a warrant.

Vorasak Temsongsai lives in Panorama City, is a network engineer and was arrested at 8449 Snowden Ave. The charge is robbery and it happened at 10:50 a.m.

Freddy Medina is a Los Angeles electrician and was nabbed at Victory Blvd. and Lake St. It occurred at 10:10 p.m. and the charge is 381 (B) PC.

On Wednesday, September 29, Frederick Daehnke, who lives in Los Angeles and is a recycler was arrested at Magnolia Blvd. and Clybourne Ave. It took place at 4:16 a.m. The charge is burglary.

Adam Del Giudice resides in Burbank and was nabbed at 2200 West Empire Ave. and the time is 4:46 a.m. The charge is making criminal threats.

Nathaniel Christian is a Burbank artist and was taken into custody at Frederic St. and Empire Ave.

The charges are petty theft and possession of a controlled substance. The time is 8:45 a.m.

Dylan Cox is unemployed and is a Los Angeles resident. Cox was picked up at Vineland Ave. and Sherman Way and the time is 1:50 p.m.

The charges are robbery – giving false information to a police officer – 23153 (F) VC and a warrant.

Van Nuys resident Elkin Alejandro Paredas-Reina works at a car wash and was nabbed at Otsego St. and Caheuna Blvd. The time is 12:50 p.m. The charge is petty theft.

Oscar Rodriguez-Reina resides in Van Nuys and was arrested at the same site and at the same time. The charge is also the same.

Carlos Leonardo Rodriguez-Reina was taken into custody at the same locale and the same time. The charge is the same and a warrant.

North Hollywood security guard Charlie Erwin Rodriguez was picked up after being charged with domestic battery and it happened at 4:50 p.m.

Ricardo Vizcarra is a San Fernando mechanic and was taken into custody at Burbank Blvd. and Myers St. The time is 9:30 p.m. and the charge is petty theft.

Mark Austin Sheflin is unemployed and a Burbank resident. Sheflin was nabbed at 1131 North Cordova St.

It occurred at 11:35 p.m. and the charges are resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

Canoga Park comedian Derek Michael Nelson was handcuffed at Tujunga Ave. and IKEA Way. The time is 11:20 p.m. The charge is robbery.

Alexander Kelvin Schiff is a North Hollywood tour guide and was nabbed at Verdugo Ave. and Ontario St.

The time is 11:10 p.m. and the charge is driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or drug.

Mohamed Elhawary lives in North Hollywood and was picked up at Fantasia and it took place at 11:55 p.m. The charge is disorderly conduct.

On Tuesday, September 28, Paul Alan Buck, a North Hollywood resident who is unemployed was apprehended at Victory Blvd. and Hollywood Way and the time is 00:20 a.m.

The charges are 22810 (A) PC – 148.9 (A) VC – possession of a controlled substance – possession of drug paraphernalia – assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm and 3455 (B) (1) PC.

Joenhel Vince Cayanan lives in Lakewood Terrace and works as a theatre artist. Cayanan was arrested at Magnolia Blvd. and Beachwood Blvd.

The time is 00:20 a.m. and the charges are possession of drug paraphernalia and 4463 (A) (1) VC.

Rene Manuel Rosas is a Venice forklift driver and was handcuffed at 10421 Chandler Blvd.

It happened at 2:50 a.m. and the charges Rosas faces are grand theft and 3455 (A) PC.

Julio Alberto Molina lives in Pacoima and is employed as a carpenter. Molina was taken into custody at the same location and the same time. The charge is grand theft.

Hughlino Rivera Marcos is a North Hills resident and is employed as a construction worker.

Marcos was cuffed at 1414 West Victory Blvd. The charge is possession of a controlled substance and the time is 8:46 a.m.

Steven Raymond Araujo lives in Sylmar and works as an installer. Araujo was arrested at 1739 North Victory Place and it occurred at 8:40 a.m.

The charges are possession of a controlled substance – possession of drug paraphernalia – 476 (A) PC and warrants.

Michael Alan Reed is disabled and a Burbank resident. Reed was apprehended after being charged with domestic battery and the time is 10:45 a.m.

Ryan Carmen Shandra is a Burbank researcher and was handcuffed at the north garage. The charge is 853.7 PC and the time is 3:55 p.m.

Steven Colbert is unemployed and a Van Nuys resident. Colbert was taken into custody at 7:10 p.m.

The charges are 484 (E) (D) PC – possession of a controlled substance – petty theft and a warrant. The site of the arrest is Providencia Ave. and San Fernando Blvd.

Fred Frias lives in North Hollywood and is unemployed. Frias was nabbed at Vons and the time is 9:00 p.m. The charge is 3000.08 PC and a warrant.

Georgek Soroushkany Zaroukian is retired, a Burbank resident and was picked up at 9:10 p.m. The charge is spousal abuse.

Andrew Nicholas Martens lives in North Hollywood, is employed in construction and was handcuffed at Vanowen St. and Denny Ave.

The time is 10:25 p.m. and the charges are grand theft – resisting arrest – possession of a controlled substance and a warrant.

Michael Anthony Tighe is a Simi Valley construction worker and was arrested at Glenoaks Blvd. and Roscoe Blvd. The time is 9:08 p.m.

The charges are 2800.2 (A) VC – possession of a controlled substance – possession of drug paraphernalia – possession of a controlled substance for sale and a warrant.

On Monday, September 27, Sun Valley resident and auto body worker Javier Chavez was arrested at the LAPD Van Nuys station.

The time is 1:00 a.m. The charge is possession of a controlled substance for sale.

Leethel Harmon lives in Inglewood and is a business owner. Harmon was taken into custody at Victory Blvd. and Burbank Blvd.

The charge is driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or drug and a warrant. It happened at 4:30 a.m.

Ismael Altamirano is a warehouse employee, a Burbank resident and was handcuffed at Buena Vista St. and Empire Ave. It occurred at 10:00 a.m. and the charge is 3056 PC.

Vahan Mervzhandi Aghajanov is a Burbank barber and was cuffed at 624 East Colorado St. The time is 1:55 p.m. and the charge is making criminal threats.

Kathy Michelle Fraire is a receptionist and a Sun Valley resident. Fraire was nabbed at Wilson Court and Victory Place and the time is 7:00 p.m. The charge is possession of stolen property.

Steve Bryan Paz lives in Panorama City and works in road work. Paz was taken into custody at the same site and at the same time. The charge is the same.

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Richer scored the game’s first touchdown, a 12-yard pass from junior quarterback Dylan Robinson with 7:31 left in the first quarter.
Arcadia (3-4, 0-3) tied things up a six as its quarterback, Jonathan Maldonado, scored on a 3-yard run with 2:17 left in the first quarter.
Maldonado added a 6-yard touchdown at the 11:16 mark of the second quarter to give Arcadia a 12-6 lead.
It was the only lead the Apaches would have though.
Burbank came right back and less than a minute re-took the lead as Robinson scored on a 5-yard run. The extra point by Freddy Cardenas put Burbank in front, 13-12.
Robinson hooked up with fellow junior Jonathan Powell on a 22-yard touchdown with 2:05 left before halftime. That gave Burbank a 20-12 advantage.
The Bulldogs had a chance to make the fourth quarter more relaxing. Late in the third quarter Burbank had the ball at the Arcadia 7-yard-line. But the Bulldogs fumbled the ball away.
Arcadia countered on its first play after the turnover by nearly scoring as Dylon Larsuel broke off on a 42-yard that was only stopped thanks to a diving tackle by Powell who was the last man Larsuel had to beat.
The turning point came on the third play of the fourth quarter as Nick Franco intercepted Maldonado and broke Arcadia’s momentum.
Powell scored on a 4-yard run on fourth down with 7:02 to play to finally make Burbank feel comfortable.
Burbank’s Jake Ferrat forced Maldonado to fumble on Arcadia’s next drive, resulting in a turnover as Jacob Mendieta recovered.
With the momentum in its favor, Rony Preza ran right up the middle to score on a 28-yard run with 6:42 to play. This made it 34-12.
Arcadia did rally to cut Burbank’s lead to a pair of touchdowns. But Robinson finished the night with a 7-yard run with 1:26 to play.
Burbank will face Crescenta Valley next Friday at Glendale High’s Moyse Field.

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Burbank resident Jen Spincic created the Halloween Decorations Map last year to identify decorative Burbank Halloween locations for residents looking to celebrate the holiday safely during the pandemic. As she is a mother to a young child, Spincic wanted to do something to spread Halloween fun throughout the city and celebrate the creativity of Burbank locals.

“I just started realizing how many cool decorations we have here in Burbank because we have so many people here in the entertainment industry, and we have such a cool community when the holidays start,” Spincic said. 

The map quickly gained a strong amount of traction regionally, with a total of over 170 houses being added to the map by neighbors and community members leading up to Halloween. In addition, the map received over 17,000 online views. The popularity of the map prompted Spincic to expand the project and introduce sites with decorations throughout the winter holiday season in November and December of 2020.

“People loved it so much because they were out and about. Families would go out, [people would] go on date nights and just go look at all the Halloween decorations everywhere,” Spincic said. “It’s really cool. It’s just an awesome way to bring the community together and have some fun.”

For the 2021 holiday season, Spincic has reintroduced the map, and this new iteration will include local and regional Halloween events and pumpkin patches in addition to Halloween decoration destinations. Thus far, over 100 houses are listed on the map, as well as 51 events and 10 pumpkin patches. Community members are welcome to contribute photos and videos of events and locations online, as well as sites they feel would be beneficial additions to the map. 

The decorations map operates under a Facebook group also started by Spincic in the fall of 2020, called the Holidays in Burbank Facebook group. This family-friendly online club is welcoming to all people who are interested in conversing about holiday celebrations, decoration ideas, festive arts and crafts, and more. Around 1,500 members make up the group, and nearly 500 members are joining weekly as the holidays are fast approaching. The success of the Facebook group and Halloween Decorations Map continues to fulfill Spincic’s mission of spreading happiness to families, friends, and loved ones seeking out an enjoyable time for the holidays. 

“It just makes me happy to make other people happy,” Spincic said. “It’s been a crazy last couple of years. Just the thought that people can actually go out and have some fun and forget about all the stuff that we’re going through right now, it feels really good just to make other people happy and bring joy into their lives.”

View or add to the Halloween Decorations Map here: https://www.ontheroadagainnotary.com/

Learn more about the Holidays in Burbank Facebook group here. 

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Par 75  @Encino (White Tees – 6,140 yds)

Group 1       11:15 am     Season   Final    Score

Group 2       11:25 am     Season   Final    Score

Group 3       11:35 pm     Season   Final    Score

Individual Final Standings               Sch        Score 

League Individuals  @ CIF                               Sch

Alternates for CIF                         Sch

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According to Sgt. Emil Brimway of the Burbank Police Department “Monday night, October 11 at about 8:43 pm, officers were dispatched to an unknown problem in the 3800 block of West Victory Blvd. Prior to their arrival, the victim told dispatch that her neighbor broke into her residence through a shared closet wall. Upon officers’ arrival, they located the suspect who dropped what appeared to be a rifle on the ground in his apartment. The suspect then barricaded himself inside his apartment.

 Officers immediately evacuated the victims and nearby neighbors.” They also surrounded the property and stopped traffic on Victory Blvd.

Officers at the scene tried to talk to the man, identified by police as 34-year-old Robert Lambert from Burbank, who had exited the apartment to talk to officers. He soon ran back inside and barricaded himself in.

“Detectives, SWAT and Crisis Negotiator Team (CNT) personnel were called out to the scene. For several hours, CNT personnel continually made contact with the suspect. The suspect was continually asked for compliance and to peacefully exit the residence.

Police used both their Bearcat and also Glendale’s so that had coverage at both the front and back of the apartment. Both departments also deployed their K-9 units to the scene.

At about 2:30 a.m., a search warrant was executed at the suspect’s residence.  Due to the fact that the suspect had committed a violent felony and officers had observed a rifle inside his residence, SWAT personnel deployed flash bangs and CS gas.  The suspect then exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident. “

Brimway also noted that the investigation is still on-going. 

Lambert was arrested and booked for 646.9(a) PC – Stalking and 459 PC – Burglary, and is being held on $150,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court for his arraignment on 10/14/2021.

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Larry graduated from Helix High in La Mesa in 1953, received a BA from Point Loma College in 1958, and in 1965 received a Master’s Degree from the Claremont School of Theology. In 1992 he was bestowed an honorary Doctor of Letters from Woodbury University.

He lived most of his childhood in the San Diego area where he met his late wife, Marilyn “Sue” Colvin. Larry and Sue were married in 1955 and began their ministry in the Church of the Nazarene in Orange California.

Larry left the Nazarene Church in the early ’60s and began his journey with the
United Methodist Church starting as an Associate Pastor in South Pasadena. He also served as Pastor for the congregations of Knollwood and Crescenta Valley until he landed at Burbank First United Methodist Church in 1972.

In Burbank, they raised their three children, Jeanette, Jimmy, and Judie, who have given them eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Larry faithfully served Burbank for 32 years, which was an unheard-of timeframe in the ministry, and a sincere blessing for him and the congregation.

Anyone who had the pleasure to meet Larry knew he had an endless number of stories to share. He had an amazing storytelling gift and used his stories to teach, provide meaning and understanding, and inspire all of us who had the pleasure of listening.

Larry and Sue lived their lives proudly serving the Burbank community for almost 50 years. Larry served on the Board of Directors of Wesley Homes Inc., Burbank Community Hospital, Gene Autry Foundation, and the Metropolitan Water District. He was a past member of the Burbank Kiwanis Club, Chaplain for the Burbank Police Department and was honored to serve on the Burbank City Council, serving as Mayor in 1983-84.

Out of all the stories he told, his life was the most poetic of them all. He once said that he was the richest man on earth because of all the beloved people he was surrounded by. He never measured life by how much money he had or what kind of car he drove. Instead, he experienced the world around him by sharing and receiving love from everyone who walked into his life.

Larry was the most selfless man because he did not live his life for awards or status, but rather to form unbreakable bonds with those he loved. Larry was on his way to his happy place in Spain when he closed his eyes peacefully and forever. God blessed him with the opportunity to spread his message of love at every stage in his life. As a husband caring for his wife Sue and later his companion Lynda McCourry, as a father caring for his children, as a grandfather/great-grandfather caring for his grandchildren/great-grandchildren, as a pastor spreading the word of God to his congregation, and most of all as a light that will forever shine down on this earth.

Larry was not easily forgettable, he left an impression on everyone he met. His heart was filled with love and kindness and he had a sense of adventure! His life story is a lesson we all need to learn, live your life to the fullest, do the things you love with the people you love, and share your love with everyone you meet!

A celebration of life for Larry will be held on Saturday, November 13th at 2:30 PM at the Burbank First United Methodist Church, 700 North Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank CA 91502.

Larry loved the Burbank community with all his heart and shared his love with many Burbank charities. In lieu of flowers, here are a few he would love to have donations be made in his memory:

• Burbank First United Methodist Church Larry and Sue Stamper Scholarship Fund
• Burbank Family Services Agency – 2721 W. Burbank Blvd. Burbank 91505 (818) 845-7671
• Family Promise of the Verdugos – P.O. Box 7151, Burbank 91510 (818) 562-7778
• Burbank Temporary Aid Center (Larry had a role in establishing BTAC) – 1304 W. Burbank Blvd. Burbank 91506 (818) 848-2822

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