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62 • THE ARTISAN SPRING 2018 Patricia Burck Agalsoff (1945-2018) Journeyman Hair Stylist As part of the wave of make-up artists and hair stylists who came to work at Universal Studios during the 1970s and '80s, Patti Burck joined Local 706 in 1977 and enjoyed applying her craft on many of the television series and fea- ture films of that period. At that time, the Universal lot was constantly buzzing day and night, and Local 706 members reaped the benefits of constantly moving from show to show. She earned her journeyman status in 1978, had eclectic tal- ents and was fortunate to work with up-and-coming talents Robert Zemeckis and Nancy Allen on I Want to Hold Your Hand, joined by the iconic pop band The Beatles. Patti's tal- ents were again used on a horror film cult favorite Motel Hell, a true blood-and-guts comedy-horror film. Patti Burck Agalsoff day-checked and filled in on productions where extra hands were needed. After she married, she had two sons who became the cen- ter of her life. Patti honorably withdrew from Local 706 in 1989 but periodically kept in touch. She moved from California to Idaho and then back to the "gold country" of the Sierra Nevada. Patricia Burck Agalsoff passed away due to complications from Alzheimer's disease on January 15, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband Gregory Agalsoff, and two sons Andrew and Steven. EXTENDED FAMILY NEWS Carrie Barnette (1983-2017) Disneyland Resort Cast Member Local 706 mourns the loss of Workers United Local 50 member Carrie Barnette. Carrie was among the 59 people killed at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on October 1, 2017. Carrie was an over 10-year member of Disneyland theme park's culinary team where she worked at Flo's V8 Cafe, and previously at the Pacific Wharf Restaurant, according to Walt Disney Co. Chairman and CEO Robert Iger. "Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the tragic events in Las Vegas—the victims of violence, the witnesses, and the friends and families mourning loved ones," Iger said. "We are especially heartbroken over the loss of one of our own to this unconscionable and senseless act. Carrie Barnette had been a member of the Disney California Adventure culi- In Memoriam nary team for 10 years and was beloved by her friends and col- leagues." Barnette was at the concert with friends when gunfire rang out on the last night of the three-day outdoor country concert. Another Disney cast member, Jessica Milam, was seriously injured. Joey Castillo, who is married to Barnette's younger sister, Amy Castillo, said this has been a shock for the whole family. Barnette had just purchased a home in Riverside, a couple of miles away from her sister. "She's a very loving person," Castillo said. "She always put others before herself, was a very hard worker and she loved going to her music concerts. "She loved her nieces and nephews," he said. "She was just a joy to have around and very caring. She was my wife's sister and her best friend. She loved working at Disney's California Adventure." Glenda Gale East (1943-2018) Network Television Make-up Artist Prior to 1992, the make-up artists and hair stylists working at KCAL (Channel 9) were part of the Directors Guild of America. The employees of KCAL requested that the IATSE become their representative and after an election, the IATSE became the union representing the crew members. Glenda East was welcomed into the membership of Local 706 at that time. KCAL was an independent television station known for its newscasts, day- time dramas, game shows, children's programming, sports broadcasts and public information. Glenda often worked the night shifts, applying her make-up artistry to some of the most well-known television hosts and newscasters of that time. Jerry Dunphy, Pat Harvey and Jane Velez-Mitchell were the primetime anchors, and Glenda had a successful career as one of the network's artists for more than 19 years. In the early 1990s, KCAL restructured itself and phased out the family-oriented sitcoms and replaced them with syndicated talk shows and court shows. Glenda steadfastly was loyal to the studio until the downsizing of the entire staff of the station, then worked at CBS and other networks. Glenda retired and took honorary withdrawal and moved to