1920

1929

1930

1934

1936

Alvin Flannes Jean P. Francis

William Fentress Bill Ferantte

Perry Morrison   Blanche Mowrey

Mary Louise White             Alice Wilkinson

Walter Self Sarah Seymour

1944 

Joe Coombs    Roger Jensen

 

Donna (Marto '57) Smith

Happy Jack, AZ

dogtrainerone@yahoo.com

Note new email address 10-3-09

4-28-11

* * * * In from Rocky Rockwood, '38....

 

Just got a call from Betty Morrw's daughter  telling of her mothers passing and stating

that no obituary was published. From my notes here is my take.

 

 

Betty Mass Morrow, an honored member of the Scholarship Society and the Tri Y

during her years at MAD, one of our classmates that was on the internet, liked to finish the

daily NY Times Crossword puzzle, had a great sense of humor and in her last years of visiting

at class reunion luncheons laughed about her slipping memory.

 

After a fall and  stroke, her memory continued to deteriorate becoming Alzheimer's as she

passed away on April 4th.

 

She was the sixth child in a brood of  six brothers and is survived by husband of 57 years

"Sam"  Ed Morrow and three children and 13 Grand children.

 

A memorial service was held at Rose Hills Memorial Park on April eleventh

 

 

* * * * * from Rocky Rockwood, '38...

 

A nice sunny spring day yesterday prompted me, still recovering from an attack of Vertigo, to walk

the gravel path in the wildlife refuge with unipod walking stick and camera, with friend David Seesholtz.

 

The refuge used to be a large dairy farm running along a side channel of the Columbia River and

bounded on the north by Washington 14. The farm had constructed small dikes  to control the stream

runoff and perhaps flooding  by the river. Mature cottonwoods line these dikes and provide cover

and nesting sites for a variety of small birds while the streams, ponds and lakes  are resting places

for resident and itinerant water fowl.

 

 

 

First a look north after walking south from the  parking lot off of State route 14, which is visible

 going up the hill

 

 

Tame? along the gravel path

 

As we neared the first row of Cottonwoods the Osprey building a nest came to view - back lighted 

 -not the best for a photo

 

zooming in - caught the twig being put in place

 

The trail makes a big loop and returns on the dike with the Osprey's nest, now front lighted

 

On fiberglass bridges over the several water courses showed the extensive planting being done to

protect the streams

 

 

Most of the many small birds are too quick for my camera except for some Robins, Redwings

and this Towhee

 

Near the south end of the trail the larger lake had a variety of water fowl  including this Hooded

Merganser , looking over it's shoulders as it swam rapidly away

 

 

Pick a nice day and  go see for yourself

 

Thanks Rocky for sharing.

Donna '57 Editor

2-25-11

Hi Donna,   Sorry to add another to the "Gone but not Forgotten" list. Recently learned that my uncle, R. Keith Ryan, MAD '32, passed away in November 2010 at Hilton Head Island, SC.   Thanks for your work on this web site.     Chuck Pollard '51

2-15-11

Did you know him or of him?   Raymond V. McCarville,  He would be about 85 now. For some reason I think he was a Madcat...????  He was a member of the kiwanis. Thanks. Donna

1-11-11

....from, A.J. Bima '57

 

Donna:

A history item for your site.   Got to grab the attention of any former Wildcat.

A.J. Bima

Football: Monrovia championship parade, 6:30 6 January 2011.

The city of Monrovia will hold a championship parade for Monrovia High School's football team beginning at 6:30 tonight. It'll proceed east on Colorado and head north on Myrtle before arrivig at Library Park, approximately around 7. The parade will have police escort and the footbal team will parade on fire trucks. Monrovia beat Whittier Christian 38-8 for its first ever CIF-Southern Section Mid-Valley Division championship. It was the 10th try for the Wildcats. City dignitaries will speak upon arrival, as will Monrovia football coach Ryan Maddox.

 

MONROVIA -- A celebration 75 years in the making took place Thursday night at Library Park where city dignitaries honored Monrovia High School's football team for bringing home its first ever CIF-Southern Section championship.

 

In their 10th finals appearance last month, the Wildcats defeated Whittier Christian, 38-8, to capture the Mid-Valley Division title in front of a standing-room only crowd of 4,557 at Arcadia High.

 

Prior to bringing home the title, Monrovia was the only school in Southern Section history to reach nine finals appearances without bringing home a divisional title. Monrovia made its first CIF finals appearance in 1935.

 

The football team and coaching staff rode in a fire truck, school bus and carriage. It departed from Monrovia High heading east on Colorado Boulevard and turned north on Myrtle Avenue in the heart of Old Town District.

 

Monrovia principal Darvin Jackson said the city council organized the event, and that he was approached by a city council member about hosting a championship parade and rally.  "This was 10 times in the making," Jackson said, "so they understood the magnitude of this championship."

 

Monrovia football coach Ryan Maddox, in only his third season at the helm, understood first hand what it's like when a close-knit community comes together.

"Before I even came here, I knew this town was unique," he said. "It's as if they took a Midwestern town and put it in Southern California."

 

Mayor Mary Ann Lutz proclaimed the night "Monrovia Wildcat Day" and school board President Ed Gililland called on residents to donate to a fund set up by the board to help buy the team CIF championship rings.

 

The celebration was a homecoming of sorts for almost two dozen former players, including Bob Humble (1948) and Chris Hale ('84), who went on to play in Super Bowl XXV and XXVI with the Buffalo Bills.

 

Josh Lowden, who graduated in 2010 and was part of a Wildcats team that lost to San Dimas in last year's final, said the feeling was anything but bittersweet.  "You just have to feel happy, and it's sweet more than anything because we're all a part of it," he said. "We built off of the '90s teams and they built off of what we did last year."

 

Monrovia defensive line coach Mike Minter, who was part of the coaching staff that lost in the finals in 1997, 1998 and 1999, was overwhelmed with emotion.  "You always wondered when you were going to get that break," said Minter holding back tears. "To see all this is truly special."

 

A portion of Myrtle Avenue between Lime and Palm avenues was closed 45 minutes before the team's arrival, but it had no impact on local businesses.

In fact, merchants on Myrtle said they welcomed the celebration.

 

One by one the Monrovia High School football team was introduced before a cheering crowd of approximately 1,500 fans at Library Park on Thursday night.
A close-knit town came together to honor the Wildcats for bringing home the school's first ever CIF-Southern Section football championship after beating Whittier Christian 38-8 last month.

 

Monrovia quarterback Nick Bueno and safety Charlie Cimmarusti were taken aback by the community support.

"It's amazing, the turnout," Cimmarusti said.
 

Added Bueno: "We thought we would ride a bus, drive by, wave and then go back to school."

 

The parade and rally, organized by the city council, was 75 years in the making. Monrovia made its 10th finals appearance count, and the magnitude of the finals victory resonated with the past and present.

 

Bob Humble, a 1948 graduate, attended five of the Wildcats' 10 championship appearances. He also attended every game this season and, perhaps fittingly, celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary with wife Marilyn ('52) four days before Monrovia captured the Mid-Valley Division title.  "To watch (former coach Steve) Garrison's efforts die was heartbreaking," said Humble, proudly sporting a green jacket and black Monrovia hat. "Ryan Maddox was terrific turning this team around almost overnight."

 

Humble didn't need much time to think when asked who his favorite player was this season.

"Nick Bueno," he responded. "He's the best player I've seen for his size."

 

There was a heartwarming sight when senior captain Evan Sanchez was introduced. The tight end/linebacker who tore anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments halfway through the season and spent weeks confined to a wheelchair, walked up to the stage, albeit with the help of a cane.

 

Senior Dean Bisterfeldt can thank good sportsmanship from La Cañada's wrestling coaching staff, which allowed Bisterfeldt, who would normally wrestle last as a 215-pounder, to go first in a key Rio Hondo League dual meet.

 

Notably absent from the festivities was junior defensive linemen Ellis McCarthy. The 6-foot-5, 295-pounder on the same day took part in the U.S. Army National Combine in San Antonio.

 

Monrovia principal Darvin Jackson sported a monkey backpack with a white shirt that had "Monrovia X" printed on the front. He said it was nice "to get the monkey off our back", adding he wouldn't throw it away because Monrovia coach Ryan Maddox agreed to include the plush toy in the new trophy case that will highlight the new gymnasium slated to open Jan. 13.

 

Noel Tamietti '41 lost his MAD Yearbook in the Fallbrook fire, does anyone have one to sell, copy or? If so contact Gary Dayton '50 page gdayton65@gmail.com please. I would like to get one to Noel, he is an old friend and business partner. Noel is in Fallbrook and not in very good health.

Gone but not forgotten

Stanley Scott "Scotty"
 

The Pasadena Star New on May 5 carried this:
 

SCOTT-Stanley L. Scott, 91, passed away on May 2, 2010. He is survived by his daughter, Diana Burke (Darrell); son, Ronald West (Nora); grandson, Ryan West; step-grandchildren Wayne, Kenny & Tina and 7 great grandchildren. Stanley was predeceased by his loving wife Ruby Scott and grandson, Randy West. Viewing will be held on Thursday, May 6 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 7th at 11:30 am at the First Lutheran Church, 1323 S. Magnolia Ave., Monrovia. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the First Lutheran Church and School. Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance Funeral Home (626) 358-3244, assisting the family.

 

As  readers of MAD Cat's Tales know Scotty had a stroke five plus years ago and was thought then not to survive it but he recovered partially and for several years now has had 24/7 care in his own home. Scotty is perhaps unique in that he was born in Monrovia, enlisted in the submarine corps. in Monrovia, came back to work for General Telephone in Monrovia and died in Monrovia  - a real home town boy!

 

 

Bill Cartter, William Gilbert Cartter, of the Monrovia Arcadia Duarte class of 1938, died on April 28th, 2010. There was no official obituary published. He is survived by his second wife, Louise, his daughters Cory and Candy and their four children and Louise's Nancy, Frank  and John and their eight children and by Bill's brother  Don residing in a retirement facility in the east. He was predeceased by his first wife June Des Jardien A simple memorial service was held on the Irvine Episcopal Church and a bagpipe played at Bill's request.

Bill was featured in the MAD Cat's Tales of February 2006 . A brief recap would include: born in Monrovia to one of the original Monrovia families, attended Mayflower, Ivy and MAD and on to Cal Berkeley graduation in Business, married June, commissioned and became an instructor in the Air Force in W.W.II, worked at Day and Night -then Monrovia's main company- during summers and briefly on getting out of the Air  Force, moved to June's dad's company and spent the rest of his working days as a Vice President  and Branch manager, married Louise in 1979, retired in 1988 and moved to Laguna Niguel at that time.

In the last few years age related dementia and weakness took its toll and he died in a small care home in Irvine.

______________________________

 

 

 

William Heim -  Bill, who demonstrated extraordinary ability with languages in high school, went on to an amazing career in the armed forces, serving with General Mac Arthur in Japan and in Korea and back home as an instructor both in languages and with classified computer use. Retiring in Kansas, he and his second wife opened a vineyard and winery with and an adjoining gift shop and rental garden grounds. He is survived by his wife, Francis, and two sons.

Your class secretary lost track of Bill after we published his controversial life story in MAD Cat's Tales in Feb. 2008. At that time, Charleen Eller Mercer, having spent a day with Bill at his vineyard and winery at my request came to the conclusion that dementia was setting in. The following year all contacts with Bill ceased-phone numbers, email addresses and web pages all disappeared. This spring with an Internet search I found the new phone number and a daughter answered and simply told me Bill died due to Alzheimer's in June 2009 and hung up on me. - end of story.

 

**** So glad someone is sending stuff to me for your Golden Cats page.

     Much thanks to Rocky Rockwood, '38 for the beautiful photos he

     sends....Keep it coming Rocky.

On Thursday with some sun a short walk around the Hayden Bay gave me a couple wildlife images.

As  I walked around the west end of the bay our resident Great Blue  Heron landed right by me but

since I have dozens of photos of his (hers?) cousins I didn't click the shutter.

 

Out at the point the breakwater logs had this mix of Gulls and these Double

Crested Cormorants.

 

And out in the eddy in the Columia were 10 or so Western Grebes (last year I

counted 100)

 

 

On Friday David Seesholtz and I did a four and a half  mile clockwise loop in

Salmon Creek.

 

As we started we were seeing no bird life  so I took these of the meadow in a

horse pasture and the wild roses along the trail

 

While resting at our turnaround point several Cedar Waxwings entertained us. They

were really out of range for my 450 mm equivalent telephoto but I shot away

anyway......hand held,  cropped and sharpened in Photoshop.

 

We saw Towhees but got no photos so I went to my archives from previous hikes

and pulled up this one

 

A nice little side stream comes in from the south

 

Many dog walkers were out on the paved trail and since I take lots of photos of

faces added this to my collection

Happy Trails'  

Rocky '38

 

 

 

 

* * * just in from Hank Morris, class of '47

 

    Another "Golden Cat (Kitten) to add to 1922
 

Hi Donna:

I recently learned that a classmate of my Mom's (Hazel Peterson, 1922) passed away just

short of 104! That's probably a record for that class. Helen Church Giebler.

Helen Church and my mom were buddies going back to grammar school at Wildrose.

 

Helen will be remembered by some as a teacher at Mayflower. Interestingly, her earliest

teaching days were here in Ventura. Helen was married to Harold Giebler, later a teacher

and basketball coach at Elliot in Pasadena. Before that, they lived and taught in Galveston, TX

before returning to Monrovia.

 

Their daughter Ellen Anne, was my first real girl friend. She and Jan were both in MAD '49.

 

 

As an EMT here in Happy Jack, I have finally convinced Emergency Services, to put in place, trained service dogs. They have now been introduced to help cut costs.

Canines have been used for police work, search & rescue, tracking, service dogs and a variety of other tasks.  Now they're assisting Paramedics and EMTs and doing so at a much lower cost. 



See the example below..........................

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breathe, damn you, breathe!

 

* * * from Rocky Rockwood, class of  '38.....

 

Donna,

My yearly visit to my alma mater CALTECH is timed to be at the spring bloom peak and

while I've sent images in the past  many have not seen the Pasadena campus so here are a

few new and old.

 

Starting at the east side of the campus at the Athaneum, where our Half Century Club lunch

is held, we walk west along the student houses

 

 

Caltech is coed now and looks like it sows it's seed early

 

 

At the end of the Olive walk where the old Thrope Hall stood in my day are waterfalls and

 turtle ponds and the tall Milican Library beyond

 

 

along the way the Bookstore columns are headed with appropriate designs

 

 

 

 

Near the turtle ponds is a small succulent garden with some unique specimens

and the use of water features in gardens
 

 

 

other walks on campus show off the perfusion of blooms-

 

Thanks Rocky for sharing these photos with others that may have attended Caltech.
 

 I used to drive by there a lot chasing girls in Pasadena till one caught me.
I did stop out front once when a cop pulled my roadster over.
--
Love to all Gary

 

 

 

OK, all of you other Golden Cats....