Br. JERRY BERNS SENDS THIS STORY IN MEMORY OF Br. ART AROCHA

ONLY ARTURO --- A STORY FROM Br. JERRY BERNS

The sick Mexican husband was lying on his deathbed. He had only hours to live when suddenly he smelled tamales.

He dearly loved tamales more than anything else in the world, especially his querida Carmen's tamales.

With every last bit of the energy left in his mind and body, the terminally ill husband pulled himself out of bed, across the floor, down the hall, and into the kitchen.

Here, his wife was removing the fresh batch of tamales from the stove top. As he reached for one of the freshly made tamales, his Corazon, Carmen, smacked him in the back of the head with a wooden spoon: 'Leave them alone, pendejo! 'They're for the funeral!'

Br. ART HORTZE

Br. Art Hortze - February 2010
Brother Arthur Hortze was born on the 16th of July in Newark, New Jersey. He attended BOTH Long Beach Polytechnic and Van Nuys High Schools. ART was a member of the United States Marine Corps prior to his pledging. Brother Art Hortze was initiated into the Phi Delta Psi Fraternity in the Fall of 1959 at Los Angeles Valley College
Art was employed for many years by the National Tool and Gage Company. In 2004, he is an insurance and long term care agent for Blue Cross - Blue Shield of North Carolina and for Physician's Mutual. In 2010 "Uncle Artie", as he is affectionately called by his Fraternity Brothers, related to our Brotherhood that he is struggling with cancer. With the help of our little sister Rosalyn Stern and her family, Art has moved from Montana to Las Vegas to be closer to medical care.
This photograph of Art, with Br. Gary Fredburg in the background, was taken at Br. Paul Queyrel's Super Bowl Party.

PHI DELT FOUNDERS AT FEBRUARY LUNCH.

Founder Doug West

Founder Jack Wilson (turned), Dave Page and Vance Meyer front to back: Joe Palazzola, Founder Jim Magouirk, Founders Doug West and Jack Wilson, and Vance Meyer
front to back: Dennis Parcells, Founders Steve Falk and Grady Talbot, Jerry Fecht and Bob Robar.

It was "Founders Day" at our monthly Phi Delta Psi lunch at Barone's Restaurant in Valley Glen. The five founders who joined us were: Doug West, Steve Falk, Jack Wilson, Grady Talbot and Jim Magouirk. Arnie Levy, Mike Rosenthal, Bob Robar, Tom Montes, Joe Palazzola, LeRoy Hunt, Dave Page, Vance Meyer Dale Alexander, Jerry Berns Dennis Parcells, and yours truly Jerry Fecht were aboard.
Our March lunch is on the 18th at Barones'

OUR FOUNDER JAMES MAGOUIRK

James Magourik - Founder of Phi Delta Psi - Photo taken for the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley by Gerald Fecht - February 2010
James Magouirk founded the Phi Delta Psi Fraternity, with twelve other students from Los Angeles Valley and Pierce Colleges, on the 13th of October, 1956. Much of the Fraternity's early success was due to his dedication and energy.
Founder Maqouirk attended the University of Southern California briefly after his graduation from Valley College, where he majored in pre-dentistry. Unfortunately his father died and he could no longer afford his studies at USC. Jim transferred to California State University Northridge where he studied business and accounting.
Jim describes his work with Remax-Olson Realty in the following terms: "I have had much success in selling Southern California Real Estate. My experience spreads from multi-million dollar estates to entry-level homes to condos. I have a vast network base in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, Simi and Conejo Valleys, plus Hollywood Hills, Malibu, and Northridge of course. My knowledge base spreads over commercial and development ventures as well. My degree in finance with a major in accounting puts me ahead of all the rest. I am committed to the highest standards of client service. I have been a consistent top producer for over 25 years in the real estate market."
Jim and his wife Katharine E. Baker Magourik have five sons.

OUR LITTLE SISTER ROSALYN

Rosalyn Stern Krause 2010 - photo by Gerald Fecht for the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 0 photo image # 1411 (click on image to enlarge)
Rosalyn Stern-Kraus, Little Sister of Phi Delta Psi, Alpha Chapter c. 1963. Rosalyn attended Valley College from 1962 to 1964. She is a member of Theta Rho Theta Sorority. Rosalyn and her family accompanied Brother Art Hortze from Montana to Paul Queyrel's Super Bowl party this month in Newport Beach, California.

Br. WILLIAM BORDERS

Brother Bill Borders 2010 - Modified photo by Gerald Fecht for the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley - Image 1411 (click on image to enlarge) Photograph taken at Paul Queyrel's Super Bowl party, February 2010

William Edgar Borders was initiated into the Phi Delta Psi Fraternity in the Fall of 1963. He was a member of Alpha Chapter at Los Angeles Valley College. His birthday is January 8th. His Phi Delt mug read "Big Ed".
Bill holds a Bachelor of Science from California State University Northridge
In 1988, Bill married Kathy Kullberg. Kathy is a designer and heads a volunteer art program for all the grade schools in Bonner county, Idaho. In Bill's words, "Not incidentally, she is incredible."
Brother Bill has two children from his first marriage. They are Brett and Brooke.
Bill and Kathy Borders live in Sagle, Idaho. For many years Bill ran an advertising agency in Portland & Seattle. He is semi-retired and living on Lake Pend Oreille, north of Couer d'Alene in the wilds of Idaho. Bill spends much of his time writing screenplays and doing freelance ad writing, that is, as he says, "when I'm not splitting firewood or wetting hooks in the lake."

OUR FOUNDER JACK WILSON

Jack Wilson - Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley - refer to photo number 1402
Jack Carlton Wilson is one of the 13 Founders of the Phi Delta Psi Fraternity. This photograph was taken at Barone's Restaurant in February 2010, when five of the Founders of the Fraternity came for our regular 3rd Thursday lunch. Most of the Brothers who joined us at the meal had never met Jack before.
Jack Wilson grew up in West Hollywood, California. He graduated from Hollywood High School. He was a childhood friend of Doug West. After completing his studies at Valley College, Br. Wilson transferred to California Polytechnic University Pomona, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1968.
Brother Wilson and his wife Nora live in Carson City, Nevada. Nora and Jack were married on the 17th of June, 1967.
For some years he was an property assessor for the State of California. He also worked in real estate for Heiner and Corliss in Santa Monica. He continues his work as an assessor in the State of Nevada in 2004.