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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/01/01
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8 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Patti Jones (60), David Douglas (62)
Robert Holmes (62), Leoma Coles (63)
Betti Avant (69), Brad Wear (71)
Jim Anderson (72WB), Anonymous
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In case any new readers are wondering...
"WB" means WannaBe or WouldaBeen
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>>From: Patti Jones (60)
HEAR YE HEAR YE HEAR YE
BOMBER BABES
All Bomber Alumni Women's Luncheon
ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY September 14, 2001
Date: September 16, 2001
Time: 1:00PM
Where: Best Western Executive Inn
I-5 Exit 137
Fife, Wa 98424
Phone: 922-0080
Mothers and wives of Bombers are Welcome. Come
Join the Fun.
-Patti Jones (60) ~ Browns Pt., WA ~ Where the moon is
beautiful shining across the water.
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>>From: David Douglas (62)
I have a request to make of our highly educated
alumni. In eighth grade General Languages class at
Carmichael the textbook had a poem about a Frenchman
trying to learn to speak English - especially words
ending with "-ough". I would love to have a copy of
this poem to share with my English classes, if anyone
can locate it for me.
-David Douglas (62) ~ Tianjin, China
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>>From: Robert Holmes (62)
Re: BOMBER SURPRISE
Bomber alumni owns ski areas... offering free
skiing and discount packages at Schweitzer Mountain
Resort in Idaho. We purchased Schweitzer in December
1999 and have made significant improvements and would
like to offer alums big discount to visit the area.
Great in summer and great in winter.
You can get additional information o the area at
http://www.harborproperties.com
Re: Real Estate
Who is the best real estate person and company in
Richland?
-Robert Holmes (62)
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>>From: Leoma Coles (63)
To: Gary Scholl (56)
Do you film commercials for Microsoft in Bellevue?
Do you know my son, Kevin? He was doing some work for
Microsoft and now is doing some acting and some
commercial spots himself....maybe he'll be a star
someday!! LOL...
Miss the Seattle area, but loving it here in Salem,
Oregon (where the state Fair is going on right now)
-Leoma Coles (63)
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>>From: Betti Avant (69)
Re: Labor Day
My goodness, it is Labor Day weekend already. How
many of you remember not starting school until after
Labor Day? Now a days most schools in this state start
at the end of August and with no air conditioning they
end up letting them out in the afternoons if it's way
too hot. The town where I live is having their first
football game tonight (Friday). They ran cross country
and had a golf tournament yesterday. I guess the only
thing good about the early start for the kids is that
they get off for the summer in May.
-Betti Avant (69) ~ Goodland KS - where it has started
to cool down a bit (the 80s today)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
Re: Audie Murphy
One of Dallas' best kept secrets is Audie Murphy's
old homestead that is a top ranked restaurant. It's
called Dovie's, and it's located on Midway Rd. Dovie
Grant was the Julia Childs of Great Britain. She moved
to Dallas years ago and bought Audie's old homestead
and set up shop. The house is basically the same as it
was when Audie lived there, including lots of old film
posters and memorabilia. I can't tell you how many
clients I have taken there and they all love it. Any
local alums who haven't been there need to go sometime...
it'll be worth the effort.
-Brad Wear (71) ~ in rainy (3-5 inches) cool
Richardson, TX
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>>From: Jim Anderson (72WB)
Re: Where are Greg Alley (73) and Phil Jones (69)?
What with the smell of freshly cut damp grass
filling the air, it seems reasonable to broach the
football issue again. How are the Bomber 11 shaping up
this year? Not living in the area, I'm wondering which
of the Tri-City match-ups continues to be the biggest
rivalry? I remember the late 60s and early 70s, when
Ron Howard played at Pasco (remember how people in
Richland called the Tri City Herald the Tri City
Howard, because they wrote so much about him?).
Do the junior highs still have football programs
there? Certainly nothing like that in Seattle! I was
wondering if the programs were cut when the levy
failed.
How come it's been so long since Phil Jones wrote
in? The last time he did, I think it was related to a
Pete Rose conversation on this site. Anybody see the
recent article in Vanity Fair about Pete? Goodbye Hall
of Fame! The article makes Jim Gray's less-than-gentle
interview with Rose a while back seem cuddly.
-Jim Anderson (72WB)
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>>From: Anonymous
For the trivia addicts, here is a review of "Hell to
Eternity" from http://Djangos.com
"This standard wartime drama is divided into three
chronological segments and is based on the experiences
of the real Guy Gabaldon (played as an adult by Jeffrey
Hunter, and as a boy by Richard Eyer). In the first
segment, Guy is a homeless waif without many prospects
when he is adopted by a Japanese-American family. He
grows up just in time to be drafted into battle in
World War II -- the bombing of Pearl Harbor has a
particularly devastating effect on his family and their
friends. After a wild last fling with two buddies
(David Janssen and Vic Damone) and some women, Guy
heads off to war where he distinguishes himself because
of his fluency in Japanese. Nothing is mentioned about
his family back home or whether they were put in
internment camps and lost their property. -- Eleanor
Mannikka, All Movie Guide"
Chatless (Anonymous)
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Funeral Notice scanned by Jimmie Shipman (51)
~ Arthur Jones Garner, Jr. ~ Class of 1951 ~
http://FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/02/01
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Sherrill Hamlin (55), Steve Carson (58)
Earl Bennett (63), Linda Reining (64)
Patti Snider (65), Alan Lobdell (69)
Pam Pyle (69), Greg Alley (73)
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READ THIS FIRST
Laura Dean Kirby (55) had a heart attack early Saturday
morning and is in Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.
The doctor wasn't sure she would survive the trip to
Springfield, but she did. They have done some emergency
procedures on Laura and have her in the Intensive Care
Unit at 3:30pm Saturday afternoon. The doctors are very
pessimistic, but they don't know our Laura, or her
Bomber friends. She has been assured that we are all
thinking of her and praying for her health. She likes
that and managed a smile when she heard that.
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>>From: Sherrill Hamlin Savery (55)
Re: Final Hi Spot Dance
I read it Laura Dean Kirby's (55) contribution
today that there is to be a final Hi Spot dance. When
is it and where can I get more information? Thanks
-Sherrill Hamlin Savery (55)
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>>From: Steve Carson (58)
To: Lequita "Lea" Branum Clark (55)
Yes we have winter here and everyone can empathize
with the people who have to work out in it. It is a
small price to pay to live here. Fortunately we have
just moved into a community where all snow removal is
handled by the professionals while we sit in front of
the fireplace with a hot buttered rum.
I recall my years in Seattle and most of those
memories include very long periods without seeing the
sun and rain that seemed a daily requirement. My sister
Carol Carson Renaud (60) still lives there and I look
forward to visiting.
-Steve Carson (58) ~ Chicago, IL
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>>From: Earl C. Bennett, III, Gold Medal Class of '63
To: Leoma Coles (63)
Small world - my niece, Jennifer Volkle, just
started as a receptionist at Uncle Bill's Monopoly
(Microsoft) in June. She said the training classes are
a joke if you're even noddingly familiar with PCs -
they spent a whole morning learning how to do email.
I guess you have to gear things to the lowest likely
denominator, but she was bored stiff.
Regards, ecb3
-Earl Bennett (63)
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
To: Robert Holmes (62)
Congratulations on acquiring the Schweitzer
Mountain Resort in Idaho. My brother and his family
have been there and say the skiing is great! My mom
(who just passed away in July) has a home in "Hoodoo
Valley" and her mailing address was Priest River, ID.
We all know the Sandpoint and Coeur d'Alene areas
well. ;)
Bomber hugs,
-Linda Reining (64) ~ weather in Bakersfield, CA has
finally gotten BELOW the 100s.
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>>From: Patti Snider Miller (65)
To: Rick Valentine (68)
Thanks for the site on "Little Boy" and "Fat Boy",
great picture and info.
-Patti Snider Miller (65) ~ Richland - where it 83
degrees and has been windy, windy all day!!!
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[ http://colhi68.tripod.com/68pictures.html ]
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>>From: Alan Lobdell (69)
Re: Dallas restaurants
To: Brad Ware (71)
Have you ever tried the "Cool River", "Three Forks"
or "Cantina Laredo" restaurants in Dallas? My wife's
sister and brother-in-law are the CFO and CEO
respectively for the company that owns these. We have
eaten there on visits and they are great. Warning,
Three Forks is very expensive.
-Alan Lobdell (69)
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>>From: Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
To Jim Anderson (72)
Great minds think alike... Listening to Washington,
D.C. all-news WTOP re: the unconscionable Little League
World Series age scandal yesterday afternoon, I
suddenly realized we haven't seen Phil Jones (69) for
a looooong time. While I enjoy giving him a bad time
about being ever-so-slightly OBSESSED with baseball
(with other sports falling in close rank right behind
it), I also enjoy watching and reading the comic,
middle-aged banter between Phil and others as they
reminisce about those magnificent memories of days
gone by and take pot (as in belly) shots at each other...
Where ARE you, Phil?
-Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To: Jim Anderson (72WB)
I'm still here. I do remember Ron Howard from Pasco
and he did go on to a career in the NFL. He was a real
good local three sport star. Along with Dicky Johnson
and his brother Noble, Pasco was hard to beat when he
played.
You were mentioning junior high. I live next to
Chief Jo and its a middle school with grades 6 through
8. You're in high school now in 9th grade in Richland.
To be politically correct they are the Eagles, not
Warriors. You're probably getting your car painted at
Maaco because Pete Rose said it was good.
-Greg Alley (73) ~ in windy Richland and everybody's on
vacation but me.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/03/01
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Fred Suckow (55), Marilyn Simmons (63)
Peg Sheeran (63), Pook Smith (63)
Brad Wear (71), Todd Grabner (79)
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Report on Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55)
This is NOT from a "medical person".
Saturday morning the prognosis was very bad for
Laura... doctors thought she would probably not
survive. Saturday evening about 8pm she responded with
new found energy, squeezing her cousin's hand and
trying to raise herself off the bed... the doctor said
that was OK for her to do and said to look at the
computer screen for confirmation that she was
responding with all she had. No news came through the
night. Sunday morning's visit showed Laura responding
to speech and recognizing family members. The nurse
emphasized that they still have her on complete support
systems and various chemicals and procedures and that
the outlook is bad. Local family is encouraged by what
they saw. Washington family was arriving Sunday and
that should cheer her further.
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>>From: Fred Suckow (55)
Re: Irony
Laura Dean Kirby (55) is the one who was organizing
the Hi-Spot function [back then] and is struck by a
heart attack. The last one who we would believe would
have such a problem.
Hang in there, Laura Dean.
-Fred Suckow (55) ~ Murrieta, CA
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>>From: Marilyn Simmons Arnold (63)
Re: Real Estate
To: Robert Holmes (62)
If you are looking for the best realtor in the
Tri-Cities, we highly recommend Tom Johnson with
Windemere. He is a man of high integrity, honesty, and
is just a fine fellow. AND he is a [class of '61]
Richland Bomber.
-Marilyn Simmons Arnold (63)
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>>From: Peg Sheeran Finch (63)
To: Robert Holmes (62)
In my opinion, the best realtor in the Tri-Cities
is my brother-in-law, Tom Johnson (61), husband of my
sister, Katie Sheeran Johnson (61). He works for
Windemere. Just know he's a hard worker and honest as
the day is long.
-Peg Sheeran Finch (63)
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>>From: Pook Smith (63)
President Harry S. Truman said he did not recall
getting an apology for Pearl Harbor and I will not for
being a Richland "Bomber". Anyone who might be offended
can meet us on the field of battle, i.e. Baseball,
Football, Basketball, etc., etc.
-Pook Smith (63)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
To: Alan Lobdell (69)
Alan,
I'm fortunate in my job that I get to take clients
to all the good restaurants here in the DFW metroplex,
and in the various cities I travel to. All three of the
restaurants you mentioned are great in their own way.
Cool River and Three Forks are definitely "high roller"
places, while Cantina Laredo has a great mix of TexMex
and Cajun cuisine, with killer margaritas. Frozen, with
salt please. Dallas has some great restaurants, in
fact, you can go to the Mansion on Turtle Creek, have
great food, get insulted by the staff, pay astronomical
prices, and feel good about it when you leave. They'll
even call the police and have you arrested if you
complain about something, just ask Eddie "The Eagle"
Belfor of the Stars. Dallas has three of the top ten
rated restaurants in the nation, but give me a Denny's
Super Diner any time. I'll "Grand Slam" it, race out
for a Krispy Kreme, chase it down with a Starbucks and
walk away with a lot of extra coin in my pocket. I
guess I don't have that sophisticated of a palate, nice
legs, a bit fruity, yet unpretentious is not in my
lexicon. Just being flippant, Cool River is actually
one of my favorite places. You can't go wrong there
anytime.
I'm sorry I missed Norm Bell (61) and Mike Davis (74)
at the board meeting this month, I would have liked to
have talked to both of you.
-Brad Wear (71) ~ in cool, foggy Richardson, TX
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>>From: Todd Grabner (79)
Does anyone know if the Richland Bomber alumni
license plate holders are still available? If so,
where are they available at and at what cost?
Thanks!
-Todd Grabner (79)
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[ http://R2K99352.tripod.com/R2Kplates.html ]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/04/01
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6 Bombers and a report from Laura Dean's cousin:
Wynell Williams (55), Ernie Trujillo (59)
David Douglas (62), Ed Wood (62)
Leo Webb (63), Gary Behymer (64)
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>>From: Tom, cousin of Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55)
Sent: Monday, 9/3/01 9:30am
"I hope that Laura enjoyed her time here with her
family and getting in touch with her beginnings if that
is going to be all the time she gets on this earth."
I got your message, along with a lot of other ones
today when I got home to check the mail. There is no
good news this day, in fact the doctors are putting the
odds 80-20 against her survival. I can respond to your
hope that I have quoted above. Without reservation I
can say that she loved the last month in Illinois with
family and surroundings of her youth. I will not make
this a geographic comparison. Most of her life and good
memories come from Washington State, but the last month
was spectacular. Spectacular in its simple beauty.
Furnishing and outfitting her new home. A visit to the
ice cream stand. A view of the sunset. A lemon shake-
up. Hearing music. Cooking dinner. Getting her hair
cut. Visiting her family and the geography of her
youth.
I cannot begin to list the things that month allowed
her to enjoy and me to share but if it is all we have
then everyone know that it was a blessing. We discussed
and gave thanks daily for this blessing and want
everyone to know how wonderful it was. I will tell her
all of your hopes and prayers, she needs them.
-Tom
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[Three pictures of Laura Dean at R2K (June, 2000). -Ed]
Picture #1 ~ Picture #2 ~ Picture #3
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>>From: Wynell Williams Fishburne (55)
I would love to have an address for
Laura Dean Kirby (55) if anyone has it. Will
be glad to hear any updates on her condition.
Thanks for letting us know of her heart attack.
-Wynell Williams Fishburne (55)
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>>From: Ernie Trujillo (59)
To: Brad Wear (71)
Brad,
I read your post about Audie Murphy's home and was
surprised I didn't know about it. I live in Dallas and
will definitely make a trip to Dove's... I've always
been an admirer of Audie Murphy... thanks for the tip.
To: Alan Lobdell (69)
Re: Dallas Restaurants
Alan,
I've not tried Cool River yet but I have it on my
list now. Three Forks and Cantina Laredo are definitely
good! Between you and Brad Wear (71) you've given me a
couple new restaurants to try.
...from a cool 89 degrees in Dallas
-Ernie Trujillo (59)
Go Bombers!!
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>>From: David Douglas (62)
My web site has finally been updated with my first
pictures of Tianjin. I am unable to access it from
China (I think they block certain types of sites here -
I can't access the alumni websites either), but I sent
the files to my brother who uploaded them for me. It is
at http://www.davidmdouglas.webprovider.com
Everyone asks me about 'culture shock.' Actually, I
didn't experience any. After living in Hawaii for 32
years where there are more Orientals than Caucasians, I
feel right at home. It actually felt stranger moving to
Arizona, where there were very few Orientals. Our
favorite restaurant in Hawaii was Chinese, so I am
thoroughly enjoying eating Chinese food.
The most interesting experience so far was going to
a bathhouse and getting a foot massage. I do most of my
shopping at a store called Carrefour, which is similar
to Costco, but I did buy two tomatoes at the street
market.
I will be teaching four classes of oral English,
two of writing, and one 'audio-visual' class. My first
class meets Wednesday, Sept. 12, and I am looking
forward to it with great anticipation.
-David Douglas (62) ~ Tianjin, China
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>>From: Ed Wood (62)
Re: General Language
To: David Douglas (62)
I can't help you out with your poem request, but
I'm impressed with your memory. Mr. Martin's class was
one of the most stimulating and memorable classes at
Carmichael. I've often wondered why such classes are no
longer offered -- at least in the schools my boys went
to. Has anyone else seen such a survey class on the
structure of language, including introductions to
Latin, French, and German?
-Ed Wood (62) ~ Lakewood, CO
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>>From: Leo Webb (63)
The Olympia, and beyond, group will be meeting for
lunch October 4th at 11:45. This time we will be at the
Olympia Oyster House.
Again, we want any Bomber from any year to join us.
To: Pook Smith (63)
Also include the field of battle to include the
Zip's parking lot.
-Leo Webb (63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
I have to believe that the below listed 'pulse
poll' now running on the Tri-City Herald 'web page' has
garnered more total votes than any other poll that they
have run. Gooooooo Bombers!
Should the alumni-donated bomb be displayed in
Richland High School?
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/interact.html
1226 people have voted (;-) Thanks to you!
-Gary Behymer (64) ~ Now living in Colfax, WA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/05/01
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1 Bombers, Alumni Sandstorm delivery report and
report on Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55) today:
Dave Tillson (50)
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ALUMNI SANDSTORM DELIVERY PROBLEMS....
9/3 and 9/4 Alumni Sandstorms have been sent to the
listserv, but have not yet been delivered to the
list... that's probably why there's only one entry for
today's Sandstorm... dunno what the problem is...
Everybody needs to bookmark the Alumni Sandstorm
website -- or add it to your favorites. You can always
check the website to see if the Sandstorm has been sent
and you just haven't received your copy in your inbox
yet... AlumniSandstorm.com
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9/4/01 noon CT - report on Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55)
She knows visitors and can manage a smile. She
cannot speak because of the tubes but sometimes is
awake enough to enjoy a visitor. She can move her arms
and legs somewhat although the equipment limits this
activity. The staff at the hospital is first rate and
seems to take a special interest.
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>>From: David Tillson (50)
Re: Spudnuts
If any of you Bomber Alumni are traveling through
Utah by car and need a spudnut fix you'll be happy to
know that there are two local coffee shop chains that
are spearheading a Spudnut revival, Tasty's and Tommies
Doughnuts. Tasty's has three locations in South Ogden,
Kaysville, and Salt Lake. Don't know where Tommies are
located since I can't get past the Tasty's. If you're
headed up or down I-15 you can potentially OD on
spudnuts within a space of less than 40 miles. Having
been a daily Spudnut junkie, along with Vern McGhan (49)
during 20 plus years working on the Hanford project I
can attest to the authenticity of the Utah variety. For
those of you who won't be driving through Utah or don't
live in Richland or have access to local bakeries that
make and sell Spudnuts, there was a recipe for making
your own Spudnuts published in the August 29 issue of
the Salt Lake Tribune. See the article "Make your own at Home".
Just in case you can't find the article I'll bring a
copy with me to the Friday night session of Club 40.
You will easily recognize me as the short guy with the
enlarged mid section caused by eating to many Spudnuts.
-David Tillson (50) - Salt Lake City, UT - where the
official state snack is green Jell-O.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/06/01
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Shirley Armstrong (61), Jim Hamilton (63)
Tami Bond (63), Bill Wingfield (67)
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SANDSTORM DELIVERY PROBLEMS continue... 9/3, 9/4, and
now 9/5 Sandstorms have not been delivered. I left a
message on the server's recorder around 10am on 9/5...
no return call yet... don't quite know what to do now.
Will continue to put the Sandstorm up on the website...
AlumniSandstorm.com
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>>From: Shirley Armstrong Dvorak (61) (Ron's sister)
Re: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55)
I spoke with Ron (Laura's husband) this morning.
Laura is doing a little better, they are slowly
reducing the medication she is on to see if she can
remain stable enough to insert a balloon to help the
blood flow to the heart. They are limiting the visiting
as this wears her out.
Laura's Mother and two daughters, Brenda and
Shelly, went [to Illinois] with Ron on Sunday the 2nd.
Brenda had to return to her home today and the oldest
daughter, Kirby, will be there sometime today.
Ron appreciates the prayers and support from the
Bomber family. If you want me to tell Ron anything please feel
free to email me and I will see to it he receives his messages.
-Shirley Armstrong Dvorak (61) ~ Quinlan, TX
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>>From: Jim Hamilton (63)
Re: Last Chance Hi-Spot on 9/15 at the Community House
Has anyone taken it upon themselves to invite
Superintendent Scrooge and his toadies, I mean school
board members to the Last Chance, Last Dance Hi-Spot?
Might be a nice opportunity, for them to have a
chance to loosen up and see what being an "Old Bomber"
is all about.
I once went to a Texas A&M game and "sawed
varsity's horns off", and have never been the same
since.
Just might do some good
-jimbeaux [Jim Hamilton (63)]
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>>From: Tami Bond Trudell (63)
To: Ann Engel Schafer and Fred Schafer, Leo Webb,
and Susie Shaver [All Class of '63]
I was in Olympia in July and had not seen our web
site until after we returned to the Tri-Cities. My son
was with me, while my husband was fishing in Alaska,
and we were visiting old neighbors. We lived in Lacy
from 1980-1985. I really wished we could have met and
talked about old times.
This web site just brings back so many memories
from high school. I have enjoyed reading all the
comments from old class members. I have a brother in
Richland and one in Goldendale, so still come home to
visit. Next time we plan a trip to Washington, maybe I
can join you for lunch somewhere!
-Tami Bond Trudell (63) ~ Zachary, LA
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (67)
To: Maren
I need my daily fix
To: All Richlanders
Please vote for Richard Anderson (60) for School Board.
I will be coming there on Saturday to help my Dad,
Truman, put a new roof on Mom and Dad's cabin in the
Blue Mountains. Anyone want to help?
-Bill Wingfield (67) ~ Augusta, GA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/07/01
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2 Bombers and a "Sandstorm Delivery" Update today:
Dick McCoy (45&46) and Ann Bishop (60)
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SANDSTORM DELIVERY UPDATE:
To: Maren
The Mail server was attacked with 1000 emails/minute.
While this is a doable load, the emails were forwards
to themselves. So none of them ever left the server.
The mail server would try to process all of these
emails, but the incoming was too quick. This built up
until the server could take no more and stopped.
The Fix: I deleted all of the emails in the queue,
including ones you may have sent. The ISP is also
tracking down the violator and will deny service from
that address. I also believe they will report the
violator. This has all been fixed today [9/6/01].
The server is back up and working. If you have any
emails you would like to send again, please do.
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[REsent the 9/3 Sandstorm at 7pm on 9/6 and it has not
yet been sent to the list. -Maren]
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>>From: Dick McCoy (45/46)
Re: Trilogy to six months of reading
Sandstorm, Sandbox, mascot
Maren, Maren, Rick
Burt, Keith, Ray
Bomb, Bomb, Day's Pay
Rings, Things, Dingalings
Krispys, Spudnuts, Fat
Portland, Chicago, Seattle
Sings, Songs, Ding dongs
Who, AKA, He?
Pres, School, Board
Limit, limit, Limit
What? Gol Dimmit!
Much Ado About
Not So Much
-Dick McCoy (45/46)
Bronc, Beaver, Bomber
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>>From: Ann Bishop Myers (60)
Re: Monthly Lunch - Women of '60
It's time again for the Class of '60 women to
get together for lunch. 11:30 Saturday the 8th at
Expresso World on GWWay in Richland. See you there.
-Ann Bishop Myers (60) ~ Kennewick, WA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/08/01
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Carol Carson (60), Gary Behymer (64), Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: Carol Carson (Southam) Renaud (60)
rE: Single Bombers
It would be interesting to know how many of our
Bombers are single, i.e., never married, divorced,
widowed. As singles groups go, it is difficult to find
people of similar backgrounds. Maybe Bomber Singles
could socialize - at least we know how great we are!
LOL
-Carol Carson (Southam) Renaud (60) ~ Renton, WA where
it is showing signs of Fall
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
Re: Volunteers finishing Richland field
-Gary Behymer (64) ~ Colfax, WA
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
FYI - Cost of Prescription Medication & Copays
I was at the Doctor's today, getting my thyroid
level checked. When he wrote out the prescription he
said to ask the pharmacy how much it would be without
the insurance copay. The reason being, is that he's
noticed in quite a few of his patients, the price of
medications (especially older medications) were less
than the insurance copays. The pharmacies don't have to
disclose this unless you ask.
I called my pharmacy, he was right, my medication
was $9 cheaper than my co-pay. I wish I'd known this
years ago, I'm shocked on how much money I could have
saved.
So next time ask your getting your prescriptions
filled, ask if it's more with the insurance copay, tell
them you don't want to buy it without the insurance.
-Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/09/01
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2 Bombers and Hi-Spot Announcement:
Linda Reining (64) and Brad Upton (74)
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Hi-Spot
Don't miss the "Last Chance" to dance the "Last Dance"
at the old Community Center. It's just a week away...
Saturday, September 15th from 6:00 until the "Last Dance".
The Richland High Band will be there to sell
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Cherry and Vanilla Cokes,
Cherry 7-ups, and Swamp Water. Come eat dinner and
support the Band.
A Big Thanks to John Adkins '62 who has been
gathering Hi-Spot's favorite "old" Songs.
Admission will be $5.00 for Bomber Alumni and
Guests. If you bring your old Hi-Spot card you can get
in for $3.00. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1.00 for
the chance to name the "Last Dance".
Ken and Lorraine Olson, and Wanda Janos will be
there to Chaperone once again, checking for fake Hi-
Spot cards and smelling breaths. More old Hi-Spot
Chaperones are being recruited. Any names, please let
us know.
Don't miss out on an evening to relive the memories
of Hi-Spot. And when the time comes to turn on the
lights, 'cause the party's over, You will be able to
say that you were there when Elvis left the building.
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
To: Carol Carson (Southam) Renaud (60)
Are you related to Lillian Southam that lived on
Rossell? I lived at 404 Rossell till third grade when
my folks moved to a "Ranch" house on Elm Street.
-Linda Reining (64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - where the
weather is not too hot today.
Re: single Bombers - have been married twice and
am now happily single. LOL
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>>From: Brad Upton (74)
Hey Maren,
AAAAAaaaaaahhhhh! I just got back from working on a
cruise and was getting ready to read the past 5 days of
Sandstorms and they weren't there!!! What happened?!?
Please put me back on the list!
Thanks,
-Brad Upton (74)
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[Brad - Yes, the Alumni Sandstorm has a problem. The
problem is NOT you... the new server hasn't sent it to
everyone for the last 6 days... We were told it was
fixed... I resent the 9/3 Sandstorm around 7pm 0n 9/6,
BUT haven't received my copy yet, so I'm not sure if
the problem is fixed... when you start seeing the old
Sandstorms coming in, you'll know the server is fixed.
ALSO, in the meantime, you can find the Alumni
Sandstorm every day on the website at
AlumniSandstorm.com --bookmark that (or
add it to your favorites) when you get there... you can
*always* check the website to see if it's out and just
hasn't arrived in your INBOX for whatever reason...
Bomber cheers,
Maren Smyth (63&64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/10/01
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3 Bombers and Hi-Spot Announcement:
Carol Black (48), Mike Clowes (54)
Shirley Armstrong (61)
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Hi-Spot
Don't miss the "Last Chance" to dance the "Last Dance"
at the old Community Center. Less than a week away...
Saturday, September 15th from 6:00 until the "Last Dance".
The Richland High Band will be there to sell
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Cherry and Vanilla Cokes,
Cherry 7-ups, and Swamp Water.
Admission will be $5.00 for Bomber Alumni and
Guests. If you bring your old Hi-Spot card you can get
in for $3.00. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1.00 for
the chance to name the "Last Dance".
Ken and Lorraine Olson, and Wanda Janos will be
there to Chaperone once again, checking for fake Hi-
Spot cards and smelling breaths. More old Hi-Spot
Chaperones are being recruited. Any names, please let
us know.
Don't miss out on an evening to relive the memories
of Hi-Spot. And when the time comes to turn on the
lights, 'cause the party's over, You will be able to
say that you were there when Elvis left the building.
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Carol Black Foster (48)
Date: Sat Sep 8 12:35:56 2001
1948 Grad
Hi Bombers: Just wanted to add another '40s name
to your guestbook.
Go Bombers!!!
-Carol Black Foster (48)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
For those of you old enough to remember, I'll start
by using the words a then famous radio (remember that?)
commentator Gabriel Heater used to open his broadcasts
"Ah, there's good news tonight."
Having just returned from a fine weekend in the
Atomic City, I can report to all of you that Club 40 is
still alive and well. Earlier reports of its demise
were somewhat overly optimistic. There is a new slate
of officers, and for all members, there will be a
"Duststorm" coming out sometime in November. This was
decided at a general membership meeting held Sunday
morning at the Shilo Inn.
One of the pleasant surprises during the Club 40
gathering was to meet Our Candidate for Richland School
Board, Richard Anderson (60) and his versatile campaign
manager, Judy Willox Hodge (61) (but, believe me, she
doesn't look a day over ... mere modesty prevents me).
Our own Queen of the Alumni Sandstorm, Maren, was also
in attendance. I think her only complaint was that the
"band" couldn't play the Queen Song Book. [Not true! My
other complaint was the lousy sound system at the
Shilo. -Maren]
My understanding is that the schedule for next
year's shindig will be finalized during the Club 40
Board meeting later in October. This will serve as fair
warning for all you '62ers to get ready.
Bomber Cheers to all,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54) ~ back in Albany, OR
where it was hotter today here than it was in
Richland yesterday.
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[Burt Pierard (59) is the new President of Club40. -Ed]
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>>From: Shirley Armstrong Dvorak (61)
Re: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55)
The doctors are concerned about an infection Laura
has and the fluid in her lungs. They have her heavily
medicated, her blood pressure is holding and she is
starting to get restless. The Doctor said the next few
days should give them more information. All of Laura's
girls have returned to their homes and her mother left
this morning [Sunday]. Ron is hanging in there and is
feeling a little more positive about the whole
situation. Keep the prayers coming and thank you all
for your support.
-Shirley Armstrong Dvorak (61) ~ Quinlan, TX
80 degrees, overcast and cool for Texas
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/11/01
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Carol Carson (60) and Linda Reining (64)
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LAST CHANCE HI-SPOT ~ 9/15/01 ~ 6pm
We could use some volunteers to help decorate at
4:30pm on Saturday [9/15/01] at the Community Center,
and to help clean-up after the "Last Dance".
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Club40/Class of '51 -- article from Tri City Herald
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>>From: Carol Carson Southam Renaud (60)
To: Linda Reining (64)
Yes Linda - Lillian Southam is my former sister-in-
law. She and her husband live in Puyallup, WA (south of
Seattle).
Re: Being single
It has it good parts and some not so good,
especially if your spouse passed away. Glad you're
enjoying your "singlehood."
-Carol Carson Southam Renaud (60) ~ Renton, WA - where
it's cool this morning.
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
Re: Richland Bomber Alumni Ring
I have ordered my alumni ring!!!!!! How many others
have done the same? Can't wait to "wear" BOMBER PRIDE!!
Hey Maren, thanks for all you do for us BOMBERS!!!!!!
Where would we be without you????? ;)
Bomber hugs,
-Linda Reining (64) ~ Bakersfield, CA
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[You, too, can order YOUR Alumni Ring now!!
Alumni Ring Website ]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/12/01
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6 Bombers and one Bomber Mom today:
Ralph Myrick (51), Anita Hughes (52)
Sharon McDermott (63), Susie Shaver (63)
Linda Reining (64), Frank Trent (72)
Wanda Janos (Bomber Mom)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick (51)
I would personally like to thank all the people
that worked on the 50th Bomber Reunion. A lot of work
went into planning it and the result was terrific. I
got to see a lot of kids that I went to school with
that I haven't seen since high school. It was really
great to see them.
Thanks to Buddy for the work he put into the gold
tournament. I had a great time playing with Don King,
his wife, Chris, and Ginger. They were a lot of fun.
Thanks again for a great time and for a superb job
that went into the planning.
-Ralph Myrick (51)
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>>From: Anita Hughes Hogan (52)
Re: remembering
How many of us are there with memories of Pearl
Harbor today? I was seven years old and vividly
remember my parents "shushing" us as they listened to
the news of that terrible time on the radio. Today it
has come back to all of us with this terrible attack on
America. Our prayers are with all of those who are
suffering today. Just a few of my thoughts to pass on.
-Anita Hughes Hogan (52) ~ where it is cooler and
somewhat overcast today
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>>From: Sharon McDermott Bruce (63)
Let us all join together in prayer for the victims
and all their families involved in the tragic actions
of Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
-Sharon McDermott Bruce (63)
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>>From: Susie Shaver Caldwell (63)
To: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: Prescriptions
My message is to Kim Edgar Leeming (79), but also
to all of you that get prescriptions filled.
We always give you the best price... unfortunately,
we have to run it thru your insurance first., at your
request. If we are not totally paying attention, we may
just let it go thru insurance. While I try to supervise
at least 200 to 400 prescriptions a day, sometimes I
miss things. I also have to make sure that those
wonderful insurance companies are paying me at least $3
over my $100 to fill the Rx. What business could stay
in business if they only made $3 on a $100 cost? When
it comes to thyroid Rx, etc., I'm always looking to
save you, the customer, $ MOST of the time, your
insurance did give you a discount, but now I see a
change. If the drug is a generic, and has been out for
a long time, like thyroid, you would be best to buy
#100 at a cash price, other than buying 30 at a co-pay
of $5. But everything is variable, so the best thing is
to talk to your pharmacist... we are not trying to take
advantage of you. We don't know what your insurance
will pay, etc. This is a very trying time for us with
the insurance companies... as it is with you, the
consumer.
The best thing for you to do is complain to your
insurance company, and if enough of us complain, maybe
we can make a difference. If we don't complain, nothing
will change. We, as health care providers, want to give
you the best care that we can, but we are hampered by
your insurance formularies (what drugs that they will
cover). So call your congress!!!! We need to change
this, as sometimes changing your Rx results in more
problems.
SO e-mail me if you want to discuss this further,
but you can see how frustrated I am.
Bomber cheers,
-Susie Shaver Caldwell (63)
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
Re: Attack on America
Find the a_ _holes and "NUKE 'EM"!!!! I know this
isn't the forum for that statement, but just had to say
it!!
-Linda Reining (64) ~ Bakersfield, CA
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>>From: Frank Trent (72)
Re: Terror in America
Our prayers go out to all those touched by these
horrible acts of terrorism, and to the hundreds of
heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their fellow
Americans.
Hope for justice ... Pray for wisdom.
-Frank Trent (72) ~ Tacoma, WA - Where the sky is quiet
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>>From: Wanda Janos (Bomber Mom)
To: Anyone interested
I have a child's pedal car - aluminum - which is a
replica of the B17s of the 50s... it may be a companion
to the bomb. It is about four or five feet [long] with
a wingspread of maybe four feet... a real antique... it
has been painted green and silver... if anyone would
like to use it as a decoration at one of the alumni
events (it could hang), I would be happy to share it
with you - as log as I get it back... come see it...
Chris Janos (65) was a cheerleader and had to carry
the bomb off the field many times. The disgruntled
LOSERS would try to get it.
Email me your interest and I will send you my
address and phone number so you can come see it.
-Wanda Janos (Bomber Mom)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/13/01
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14 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Nancy Stull (59), Audrey Eberhardt (61WB)
Mike Brady (61), David Douglas (62)
Sandra Genoway (62), Gary Behymer (64)
Jean Armstrong (64), Shirley Collings (66)
Pam Ehinger (67), Betti Avant (69), Pam Pyle (69)
Kim Edgar (79), Jil Lytle (82), James Baker (83)
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LAST CHANCE HI-SPOT ~ 9/15/01 ~ 6pm
We could use some volunteers to help decorate at
4:30pm on Saturday [9/15/01] at the Community Center,
and to help clean-up after the "Last Dance".
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>>Tri-City Herald
Re: David Hinson (51) Re: September 11, 2001
Tri-City Herald Article
-David Hinson (51)
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>>From: Nancy Stull Jewell (59)
Re: Attack on America - NYC terrorism
Pull up the drawbridges, flood the moats and let
the alligators loose. Then nuke 'em. Not exactly PC,
but for today, it's the way I feel. And having recently
relocated from the Big Apple, the middle of nowhere is
a pretty nice place to be. (Except for the chemical
depot, maybe.)
-Nancy Stull Jewell (59)
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>>From: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews (61WB)
To show terrorists that Americans stick together:
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14 is "Flags Across America." All
Americans are asked to display the American flag either
in their homes or cars. Let's keep the meaning of
UNITED in "United States". Pass this on to as many
people as you know.
Thanks!
-Audrey Eberhardt Mathews (61WB)
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>>From: Mike Brady (61)
Recently, there was an article in the Seattle PI
stating that Hanford workers with any type of cancer or
lung disease caused by breathing in beryllium are
eligible for compensation. The number of survivors
eligible for a maximum of $150,000 benefit is limited.
Children of survivors, for instance, must have been
dependent on the parent at the time of death. My father
passed away when I was 17. According to the autopsy,
his body was riddled with cancer. I submitted a claim,
and I received a response stating that I was not
legible for compensation because his cancers were not
diagnosed prior to his death!! My Dad had been
overexposed to radiation several times, and I believe
his death was a result of the radiation.
Question: Does anyone know how I can obtain my
father's radiation exposure records? He worked at
Hanford from 1943 until his death in 1960.
-Mike Brady (61)
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>>From: David Douglas (62)
From Tianjin, China -- I had just gone to bed a bit
before 11:00 pm last night (Tuesday), as I had my very
first class at 8:00 am this morning (Wednesday), when
Paul Ramsey, another American teacher at Tianjin
University, called and told me to turn on the channel
with the Phoenix symbol. He didn't say what it was
about, but it was obviously something serious. I
located the station, which was showing a live feed from
Fox News/WCBS in New York. Although the commentary was
in Chinese, I was able to hear enough in English from
the background to grasp what I was seeing.
My reaction was the same as any American, I'm sure.
First was disbelief that what I was seeing was really
happening, much like my reaction the first time I saw
films of the Challenger disaster. Then came deep grief
at America's loss of innocence. What we always thought
of as something that happened in other countries was
now an indelible mark on the fabric of our society.
I quickly checked the other channels (about 25, all
Chinese). One other channel began coverage at its
regular news broadcast at 11:30 pm, and a third at
midnight. I watched until a little after midnight, when
I decided that my class needed me awake and functioning
in the morning. But it was hard to sleep.
I was in my classroom by 7:30 am and students began
arriving shortly after. Almost all were listening to
radios as they found seats in the room. Two of the
fellows assisted me in setting up the overhead
projector, and then we waited for the starting bell as
the classroom filled.
The students seemed reluctant to speak first,
perhaps not knowing what to say. I had already
memorized my get acquainted speech, and I decided to
stay with that. I greeted them with "Good morning,
ladies and gentlemen," and they enthusiastically
responded in unison, "Good morning!" I introduced
myself and some of my history, illustrated with maps of
the US, Washington, Hawaii and Arizona and pictures of
my family. I told them about Richland's one claim to
fame and some of my personal thoughts about that.
When I finished my prepared introduction I invited
them to ask me any questions, personal or otherwise. I
was unsure how responsive they would be, as Oriental
students in Hawaii tend to be reluctant to talk in
class. But they responded very enthusiastically. When
the first person asked a question, I told them that I
had wanted to bring a small reward with me to give the
first ones to volunteer to speak in class. As it had to
be small and light to fit in my luggage, I ended up
with chocolate candy bars, and I gave her a candy bar
(I had enough for the first eight questions). I told
the guys if they didn't like candy they could find a
pretty girl to give it to, which brought much laughter.
The third student asked my reaction to the attack
in New York. It was a rather emotional moment, as I had
not even begun to sort out my feelings and still had
little in the way of facts. Remembering all the
misinformation reported after the Murrah Building
bombing in Oklahoma City, I did not want to speculate
on why it happened or on what America's response might
be. Many of the students expressed their great sympathy
for me and for America.
We made it through the rest of the class, with many
still wanting to ask questions. I am having my first
"open house" Thursday evening, so there will be further
opportunity to talk with them.
As soon as I returned to my apartment I received a
call from the government liaison officer for the
foreign faculty inquiring if I had any relatives in New
York. She also expressed her great sorrow at what had
happened.
After class I ventured off campus on my bicycle to
meet Beatrice Maberry Jacobsen (62) for a planned
visit to the shops on "Culture Street," and the
sidewalk newspaper vendors were doing a very brisk
business. Being illiterate in Chinese, I do not know
what the headlines said, but the pictures were of smoke
billowing from the World Trade Center Towers.
On the evening news the Chinese Premier and Foreign
Minister expressed their condolences to the victims and
the American people, and reiterated their condemnation
of any form of terrorism.
The Chinese people are aware of what happened, and
the reactions I have seen on the news have been most
positive in sympathy toward the United States and
condemnation of terrorism. The Chinese are a very
gracious people, always helpful and polite (well, with
the exception of the ones I have run into with my
bicycle). I feel very safe here (safer than in Arizona,
in fact - I would never go walking on the streets of
downtown Phoenix after dark, which I feel very
comfortable doing here).
So, it was a day of very mixed emotions. I feel
most unfortunate that the day I have looked forward to
for many weeks with such great anticipation -standing
before my first class as "Professor Douglas" - had to
be marred by senseless tragedy. But such is life.
-David Douglas (62) ~ Tianjin, China
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>>From: Sandra Genoway (62)
Re: Fly Your Flags Draped In Blue
Something that has started in Seattle. We are
flying our flags (half-staff, if possible) and wearing
flag pins draped in a blue ribbon (tied at the top of
the flag, or a little lapel blue ribbon worn like those
for AIDS campaigns).
Blue is the color for JUSTICE!
-Sandra Genoway (62)
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
Re: Attack on America ~ September 11, 2001
'Pulse Poll' in the Tri-City Herald...
"How should the United States react to the terrorist
attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon?"
Vote...
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/interact.html
-Gary Behymer (64) ~ Downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Jean Armstrong (64)
Re: Attack on America ~ See the flag fly
See The Flag Fly!!
-Jean Armstrong (64)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins (66)
Re: September 11, 2001
...from a favorite song:
"Let there be wisdom, let there be peace."
-Shirley Collings Haskins (66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen (67)
Dear Bombers;
On 9/11/01 was the second worse day in history, the
first being Pearl Harbor. I have a special request. My
son, James John Walsborn, is in the Army. They are
locked down and on stand by. Which means they are ready
to go at a minute's notice. I'm asking all my Bomber
Family to Pray for him and other sons and daughters who
are in the military. As a Mom this is killing me not
knowing where or if he will be going. I have not been
able to talk to him. I did talk with someone on the
base and was reassured that he is fine. But I still
want to hear my baby boy's voice. This is a parent's
worse nightmare. Jimmy only has one year left out of
the 6 he's served. I keep asking myself "Why now?". I'm
praying for the people in New York. But I'm also
Praying to God that our government finds and takes care
of Bin Laden or who ever it might be. We must show the
world we are not a country to be MESSED WITH!! God
Bless and keep you all safe.
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (67) ~ Thorp, WA
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>>From: Betti Avant (69)
Re: good to have you back
It is so good to have the Alumni Sandstorm back
where it belongs (in my mailbox every morning). I had
been reading it through the Richland High School page
with the All Alumni Link, but heck this is alot easier
to get to. Thanks for all the great efforts.
-Betti Avant (69) ~ Goodland, KS
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>>From: Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
Re: U.S. Attack ~ September 11, 2001
Dear Friends & Loved Ones:
Thank you - ALL of you - for your calls and e-mails
yesterday and this morning. I have finally, just now,
sorted through and read the e-mails; for, as you might
have guessed, yesterday (Tuesday, September 11) was
clearly one of the most bizarre and shocking days of my
adult life. I did get home, finally and safely, at
around 5p.m. (1700) yesterday afternoon, having been
dismissed from work at 10:00a.m.
I started my new job at the U.S. Department of
Labor, about two blocks from the U.S. Capitol Building,
on Monday, September 10. It was also my first day at
commuting via train. The commute was AWFUL the first
morning and evening (trains late both directions, rain
downtown, etc.) Then, I learned that, in spite of the
many flexibilities of the Department of Labor's work
schedule programs, it is possible and likely I will
have to alter the work-week and schedule I kept
successfully at Department of Commerce for nearly two
years. The combination of these two, but largely as a
result of the looooong day precipitated by all the
train delays, I returned home in tears Monday night.
Although I wondered, out loud to Charles, whether the
terrific people I met and the promise and challenge of
stimulating work could be WORTH all this grief, I
closed the sad tale to him this way, "I have to give it
time. Surely, tomorrow can't POSSIBLY be any worse than
today."
Enter a small army of terrorists.
I reported to an offsite training location, 200 N.
Capitol Street (across the street from the Capitol and
about two blocks from Union Train Station), ON TIME, at
8:30a.m. yesterday morning. We began the task of
learning all about the new EEOICP, Energy Employees
Occupational Illness Compensation Program, meant to
compensate victims (and certain survivors) of
carcinogenic and radiation exposures associated with
production of nuclear weapons and power. (My home town
is one of the identified locations of such exposures.)
At about 9:50a.m., one of our facilitators exited
the room briefly and returned to tell us about a report
that New York's World Trade Center had been "hit by
terrorists." Just minutes later, he exited and returned
again to inform us that airliners had crashed into the
two New York towers and that the Pentagon had been
similarly attacked and was now engulfed in flames and
smoke. I exited the building to try to contact Charles,
at home (retired just two weeks ago), via my cell
phone. Sirens were blaring as a parade of emergency
vehicles sped past. The cell phone lines were jammed,
making outside contact impossible on this otherwise
picture-perfect late summer day. I re-entered the
building and was informed we were ordered to evacuate.
All federal buildings were being closed.
I quickly grabbed my briefcase and sweater and
headed for the train station. The timing seemed
wonderful, as the early southbound Amtrak train was
there and ready to board for the 10:20a.m. regular
departure. As I sank into the seat, I counted myself
lucky that the day's location had positioned me so that
I could be among those first to the train station. I
would be home in just an hour or so, I thought.
Then, the announcement, "Ladies and gentlemen,
please disembark immediately and exit the station. All
train service is canceled, and we are evacuating Union
Station." After the predictable moment of disbelief, I
and the other passengers on the packed train did
exactly as instructed. Some tried to stop and ask, "But
what are we supposed to do NOW?" These questions were
met with sternly repeated instructions to exit the
train station building IMMEDIATELY. Clutching her
little daughter's hand as she walked along side me, a
young African American woman burst into tears and said
to me, "What will we do NOW? My mother has just had a
heart attack and I'm trying to get home to her...this
is the first time I've ever traveled away from my
husband..." I put my arm around her shoulder. Pulling
her along with me, I advised, "Listen to me. We're
going to do EXACTLY as we've been told, and you'll be
just fine. You'll get to your mother when it is safe to
travel. This is a national emergency, and this is the
Capitol of the United States. These officials have our
safety and well-being in mind, and they are trained to
handle our needs."
Once out of the building, we were moved back onto
Union Station Plaza, across the street. We were
instructed to remain away from the building and away
from the U.S. flag standards. There were thousands of
pedestrians out there, and whatever vehicles were in
the street (cars, buses, cabs) stood frozen in
gridlock. Sirens blared in the background, cutting an
otherwise quiet atmosphere. One woman had a radio and
headset, and she readily accepted the task of
repeating, out loud, all the details she heard from
news radio. Bathed in warm sunshine and surrounded by
the always impressive buildings of the Capitol City,
the shattering news was all but impossible to accept.
As it became clear that none of us was going
anywhere, some people in the crowd reacted angrily
toward the many law enforcement and security types
surrounding the massive train station building. Others
decided to try to seek hotel rooms. Many availed
themselves of cold drinks and snacks from any of
several of the always-present street vendors. I
continued to try to contact ANYONE on my cell phone
directory, especially out of state folks who might be
able to contact Charles or Chris for me (a
communications strategy we learned as a result of
California's frequent earthquake interruptions), but
found the lines jammed. I have never seen so many cell
phones in use at one time as on that plaza yesterday!
And so I sat, plopped on top of my briefcase,
employing my brand new London Fog umbrella for shade,
observing the reactions and behaviors of thousands of
my fellow captives. And that is exactly what we train
commuters were...powerless captives. Nothing left to do
here, I thought, but pray for the grace to accept God's
will for all of us. ALL of us.
And I must tell you that I never felt any fear for
my own safety. Perhaps it was the sunshine, the
relative calm of the crowd, the absence of VISUAL
evidence of disaster or crime (even though we could see
wisps of smoke in the general direction of the
Pentagon), or the presence of so MANY public safety
officials. At one point, I confess recalling a couple
lines from the absurd and wonderful Mel Brooks' film,
"Space Balls." After ordering his ship to "ludicrous
speed" and then ordering its abrupt and screeching,
crunching halt, film nemesis Dark Helmut is asked by
his First Officer, "What shall we do NOW, Sir?" "Are we
stopped?" asks the rumpled leader. "Yes, Sir, we're
stopped now, Sir." To which Dark Helmut responds,
pitifully, "Well...why don't we take a five-minute
break? Smoke if you got 'em!"
Funny what goes through a person's head in the face
of incredible adversity.
Minutes became hours, and news "sound bites"
included announcements of the cancellation of ALL train
and plane service on the East Coast. My cell phone
rang, and there was the very welcome sound of my son's
voice. It was about 11:15a.m. Chris informed me that
Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island had gone to full
alert and "total stand down status until at least
Thursday" (emergency personnel only on base). He agreed
to take up the task of contacting Charles to let him
know I was unable to call out on the cell phone.
Eventually, Charles was able to call me and then
continue calling me, to check my status, at regular
intervals. Our conversations were brief and business-
like, since I needed to preserve the cell phone
battery. Still, this was some MAJOR "hand-holding"
activity!
At about 1:30p.m. (1330), I purchased a cold soft
drink from a vendor, then crossed First Street and
"badged" my way into the Bureau of Labor Statistics
building to use the rest room. Checking with the Amtrak
Police on the way, I was told a 3:00p.m. (1500) train
southbound "might" run. Exiting the BLS building at
about 1:45p.m. and feeling myself ready for "another
few rounds," I saw a trickle of pedestrians entering
Union Station as police began to roll up the bright
yellow plastic security ribbons put in place several
hours earlier. Unclear on the meaning of this activity,
I fell into line and asked another woman what
announcement I'd missed. Were trains running again?
"We're being allowed into the station now, to use the
rest rooms," she informed me as we walked. Figures, I
thought to myself. Still, waiting inside the train
station seemed a more hopeful location.
Then, as I walked toward the train waiting area, I
heard an announcement about a southbound
(Fredericksburg) train boarding. I quickened my pace
and headed for the platform, where the conductor
assured me his train was, indeed, headed for
Fredericksburg shortly. What a relief! When Charles
called for the next appointed check-in, I reported I
was now seated on a Virginia Railway Express train
awaiting departure. We agreed that, if necessary, he
could drive to any station SOUTH of Washington, D.C. to
pick me up if I was eventually unable to return to my
car at the station at Quantico Marine Base.
At a few minutes past 2p.m. (1400), the train
departed Union Station, allowed to proceed at just 15
miles per hour "for security reasons." Amtrak Police
and other law enforcement officials were present at
every bridge crossing as the train conductor made good
natured announcements about the "blistering speed" at
which we were allowed to proceed. Crawling past the
Pentagon was reminiscent of riding Disneyland's "People
Mover" tram, although the scene that unfolded before us
was anything BUT entertaining. Some six hours after the
plane crash, smoke and flames still billowed from this
"citadel of American military power." Stunning, maybe.
Incredible, certainly. Sobering, absolutely.
South of the Springfield/Franconia train station,
we were allowed to double our commute speed to 30 miles
per hour, and our conductor quipped, "Now, folks, we'll
get home TWICE as fast," his attempt at humor lost in
the sudden realization of what fate we lucky passengers
had obviously escaped.
I disembarked at Quantico Station shortly after
4:30p.m., the commute having lasted just about twice as
long as is normal for the run. The roadway exiting the
base was lined with clusters of Marines, at full
attention, scrutinizing each exiting vehicle. At the
entrance, those queued up for base entrance were being
asked to exit their vehicles while other guards and
canines performed mandatory searches. Eerie.
I arrived home shortly after 5p.m. (1700), some
eight hours after having been dismissed from training.
Here, I found a crew repaving our driveway and remarked
to the workmen that seeing them work was the best thing
that had happened to me all day. They nodded soberly
and said, "Welcome home."
The cold reality of the fate which did NOT befall
me and the thousands of my fellow train travelers
didn't become real to me until Charles informed me of
all your concerned calls and I witnessed the television
accounts of what can only be described as hideous
evidence of the human capacity for evil. I didn't get
to the computer and many e-mails until this morning, as
previously stated. Maybe yesterday's denial and shock
are waning, I thought, as I found myself in tears over
your expressions of love and concern.
So, having exercised my option to take leave today,
my first order of business is to thank all of you and
to let you know that yesterday's events have only
served to reinforce our our understanding of the
importance of living each moment as though it were our
last. Love always wins.
And, as for my Monday night comment, "Surely,
tomorrow can't POSSIBLY be worse than today," well... I
stand corrected.
Love to you all,
-Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: America's Tragedy ~ September 11, 2001
As to what happened:, "NO" words can describe the
way I feel, I cried throughout the day. My thoughts and
prayers are not only with the victims, their family and
friends, but to the whole nation. I heard fighter jets
over the sky last night about 9:30 or so.
To those who want to help:
Blood donations are desperately needed, especially,
"O" positive & "O" negative. If you've been told in the
past that can't donate blood because you had "Hepatitis
A", check again. You can now donate after so many
years, check with your local the blood bank. Don't be
discouraged by the long lines, call a head, make an
appointment.
-Kim Edgar Leeming (79) ~ Poulsbo, WA
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>>From: Jil Lytle Smith (82)
Re: Attack on America ~ Show support
I think it would be a terrific show of support to
our nation if we were all to fly our American flags.
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone during this
tragic time.
-Jil Lytle Smith (82)
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>>From: James Becker (83)
Re: September 11, 2001 ~ terror
To: Frank Trent (72)
With all due respect sir because I'm sure your
heart is in the right place, but when enough
information is gathered, and our direction clear... the
time is past for meditation and hope.
Act with wisdom, but struggle for justice, crawl,
scream, and bleed for it.
-SFC James Becker USAR (83)
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Funeral Notice scanned from TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins (66)
Dale Collins ~ Class of 1952
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/14/01
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15+ Bombers and lotsa links today:
Dick McCoy (45/46), Gene Barron (47)
Anita Hughes (52), Mike Clowes (54)
Roger L. Myers (55), Patti Jones (60)
Annette Hall (62), Linda Belliston (63)
Gary Behymer (64), Linda Reining (64)
Robert Shipp (64), Jeff Curtis (69)
Rob Peutz (73), Sean Lewis (77), Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: Dick McCoy (45/46)
Re: Trip
We were on our way on a long-planned trip to the
east coast including DC and NY. We were to be gone six
weeks. We got 2 nights out, and in the AM, turned the
radio on and heard the terrible news. We turned around,
not knowing the situation with gas supplies, or possible
attacks on the power grids. Besides our enthusiasm was
eliminated by the tragedy. Maybe next year.
Re: Club 40
On a lesser note, congrats to Burt Pierard (59) and
the new slate at Club 40. Club 40 lives on.
-Dick McCoy (45/46) ~ Bronc/Beaver/Bomber in sorrow
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>>From: Gene H. Barron (47)
To All:
Question for all! Does anyone now living in Richland
know Jay W. Buckholdt (49)? I have been trying to find
him for the past few years. He has a sister living in
Richland (Annette Herford). He and I worked at Boeing
Flight Test Center (Moses Lake, WA) back in 1958.
My sister Barbara Barron Doyle (50) said that he is
somewhere around Richland, but she has not seen him in
a long time.
-Gene H. Barron (47)
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>>From: Anita Hughes Hogan (52)
To: Jean Armstrong (64)
Thank you for the beautiful website. I have sent it
on to all of our family and friends.
-Anita Hughes Hogan (52)
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[The website from Jean ]
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
Re: Club 40
I realize that what I write here is trivial in light
of the events of Tuesday, last. However, President Bush
has urged that "life" go on.
On the Friday evening of the Club 40 week-end, it is
my understanding the Rich Semler, Superintendent of
Richland Schools, paid a visit to the gathering. During
this visit he was shown the pictorial records of
Richland, Hanford and White Bluffs that had been put
together by Lola Riley Yale. He was accompanied by then
club President Dale Gier (48). Upon seeing the displays,
he made Dale an offer to provide storage for them. Dale
accepted.
During the meeting on Sunday morning, Dale brought
up the fact that Rich had offered the storage.
Following the election of the Board of Governors for
the Club, a quick board meeting was held to elect new
club officers. This being done, newly elected President
Burt Pierard made several appointments to certain
positions. A quick discussion was held on the offer made
by Rich Semler, during which it was found that an other
offer of secure storage was made. The Board elected to
accept the latter offer.
Following announcement of the new Club 40 officers,
Burt put to the members present the Board's decision on
what to do with the "historical archives". Those present
favored this move, several citing some inadequacies of
storage of other items and documents by the school.
It was also expressed by some Board members that the
Club memorabilia be either photographed or scanned onto
a disc, copies of which would be available to the
membership, all Bombers, the high school, and the school
district. A letter of this intent has been sent to Mr.
Semler, and thanking him for his offer, but declining
that offer.
As I stated previously, The DustStorm will make an
appearance in a mailbox near you sometime after the
October board meeting.
Be of good cheer in these times,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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>>From: Roger L. Myers (55)
As a classmate of Laura Dean Kirby (55), I have her in
my thoughts. After reading about her heart attack, I
researched the 1955 high school paper (the Sandstorm)
for articles that mentioned her activities. She was (as
she is now, I'm sure) quite active.
The October 1 edition reported that Laura Dean was
elected president of Thespians as well as entertainment
chair of Hi-Spot.
The 14 January issue featured her in a column entitled
"KNOW YOUR LEADERS":
Laura Dean Kirby is this week's featured leader.
President of Thespians and VP of Hi-Spot, she is also
active in Quill and Scroll, Pep Club, FTA, Student
Council and Rainbow.
Laura Dean is probably most well known for her song
leading. She is one of six girls who try to get the
student body to sing at the games.
Short and blond, Laura Dean is 17 and hails from
South Bend, Indiana. She has lived in Richland for 7
years and likes it.
She named fried chicken as her favorite food.
Columbian is her favorite class.
Laura Dean also was mentioned in the lead article for
the 4 March 1955 edition when she was selected as one of
the leads in the play: "TIME OUT FOR GINGER".
In the 18 March edition it was noted that she won a
"KEY" award and five (5) merit awards in the Scholastic
Art Award Exhibit. The article notes that 35 schools
were involved in the exhibit.
Hopefully, someone will share this with her and it will
remind her of some great experiences in HS and cheer her
up.
On a personal note, I remember her as an active,
involved classmate that "got things done". Look forward
to seeing you at the next reunion, Laura Dean.
-Roger L. Myers (55)
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>>From: Patti Jones (60)
Hear Ye Hear Ye Hear Ye
Bomber Babes
All Bomber Alumni Women's Luncheon
Please E-mail me if you will be at the Luncheon
Date: September 16, 2001
Time: 1:00pm
Where: Best Western Executive Inn
I-5 Exit 137
Address: 5700 Pacific Hwy. E.
Fife, WA 98424
Phone: 922-0080
Mothers and Wives of Bombers are welcome
Bring an inspiration to share.
God Bless Everyone
-Patti Jones (60) ~ Browns Point, WA - where the weather
is beautiful but the quiet skies are eerie. Planes
are beginning to fly. A normal night I can watch an
endless stream of planes coming into Sea Tac Airport.
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>>From: Annette Hall Bundrant (62)
In concern for America, I hope with all my heart that we
can find it in our hearts to not condemn all the people
who share the same nationality. Pray to God to help them
change in their hearts and quit hating the Americans.
And to pray for all the victims of the attacks.
-Annette Hall Bundrant (62)
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>>From: Linda Belliston Boehning (63)
Re: Last Chance Hi Spot: Just 2 more days!!!
.......Saturday, September 15th from 6:00 until the
"Last Dance".
A big Thanks to Jim Hamilton (63) for his great idea
many months ago to have the "Last Chance" to dance the
"Last Dance" at the old Community Center.
Don't forget to come eat dinner. The Richland High Band
will be selling Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Cherry and
Vanilla Cokes, Cherry 7-ups, and Swamp Water.
A Big Thanks to John Adkins '62 who has been gathering
Hi-Spot's favorite "old" Songs.
See ya Saturday night!!
-Linda Belliston Boehning (63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
Re: Surfin' the web
The Seattle Times:
Richland's Conley was 2-sport tower of power
Best teams, players of the century
Irish add Puyallup to football schedule
-Gary Behymer (64) ~ Colfax, WA
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
To: Pam Ehinger Nassen (67)
Re: prayers
I will keep your son in my prayers. I have a nephew
stationed at Fairchild AFB and he has been told he will
be going to Saudi in November, unless this latest event
changes his "orders". We are keeping him in our prayers,
too... had an e mail late Tuesday and I have two young
cousins who are on the East Coast: one works in
Washington, DC - she could see the Pentagon from her
office window - they were told to go home... she could
still see the devastation from her apartment; the other
attends college in New York, 10 blocks from the twin
towers - they were evacuated - she could see the clouds
of dust from her apartment window. Needless to say, the
families were on "pins and needles" till we heard that
they were "safe and sound".
-Linda Reining (64)
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[Pam heard from her son... He was a little upset with
Pam because she was so worried! He told Pam to settle
down... that he was fine! -Maren]
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>>From: Robert Shipp (64)
Re: Black Tuesday - September 11, 2001
Rage, disbelief, sorrow, commiseration... I've been
feeling them all for the past three days. I don't
suppose I'm any different than most Americans in that
regard. With all due respect to Pam Ehinger Nassen (67)
- and I pray that your son comes through this in good
health - this was worse than Pearl Harbor. Without in
any way justifying Imperial Japan's actions, the
Japanese attacked military targets in a territory far
from the heart of America (Hawaii is closer to Tokyo
than it is to Washington D.C.) Their primary targets
were ships and planes. The clear intent of this week's
fanatics was to kill as many Americans as possible,
whether they be civilian or military, men, women or
children.
But, as in all tragedies, something positive may
have come out of it. Americans have, at least for now,
largely forgotten their political, racial and
philosophical differences and have come together.
Perhaps the country can enjoy the some of the same unity
that Bombers from the class of 1945 to the class of 2001
and beyond share.
Follow the link below to the best commentary I've
yet seen on Tuesday's cowardly attack.
Miami Herald Editorial
-Robert Shipp (64)
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>>From: Jeff Curtis (69)
Sheesh, what a week. You go through several (hopefully
few) of these events in a lifetime and how long it takes
the sadness to stop creeping into the idle unfocused
moments that lie between daily endeavors is in direct
proportion to the magnitude of the tragedy. I get the
feeling that this one is going to hang on for a while.
Maren put a link in today's edition of the Sandstorm
that points out some of the reasons that Americans are
so great. Not perfect, just great. a Canadian's View
about America Heroic actions happened that day, are
happening now, and will continue to happen as a result
of this tragedy. We are witness simultaneously to the
worst and best humanity can offer. So fly the flag. Give
some blood. Wear a ribbon. Talk to your friends and
associates about it to exhaustion. Learn to live with
the memory.
My band, The A-City Youths, were scheduled to play in
Seattle at the Wallingford Wurst Fest, St. Benedict's
School (we might very well be the wurst band there) but
were unsure if the venue would be canceled due to
..... well, you know. I called the event coordinator
and he said they had decided that enough was enough and
folks needed diversion. I know I need diversion. I
can't watch my favorite sports teams win or my favorite
stocks lose. So the Wallingford Wurst Fest endures.
Admission is free, so if you're in the area of 49th St.
and Wallingford Ave. in Seattle tomorrow around 7:30PM,
stop in and don't be too critical. Mark Schmale, Scott
Huntley, and I, all Col-Hi Class of '69, will be
performing till about 8:30 if we don't get the hook.
Come up and say hi.
-Jeff Curtis (69) ~ Seattle, WA
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>>From: Rob Peutz (73)
Re: Honor
For the first time in my career of 28 years, the
Navy takes a wartime posture off of our own coast. The
message traffic that comes across my desk has a clear
message for all Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airman. I
am proud to serve with these men and women, and we stand
prepared to answer any call that our Commander in Chief
my ask of us. In our frustration, we ask to send men and
women into harms way. It is a job they gladly accept.
With Old Glory flying, they will go into battle,
carrying the torch of freedom, for the entire world to
see. They do this with honor, courage, and commitment. I
am proud of the men and women of the USS Cole, who
refused to let a terrorist attack sink their ship. They
fought, bled and died, to keep a her afloat. This is the
heart and soul of the United States. We will not give
up, what is ours.
I have a small favor to ask. Add these men and women
to your prayers. God Bless those who serve.
God Bless America.
-Rob Peutz (73)
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>>From: Sean Lewis (77)
Folks, if you're new to "flying the flag," don't feel
that you need to do it only in times of tragedy or on
Independence Day. I've been flying one from my front
porch for a few years now, every day, taking it down at
night, as a consistent little visual reminder to my two
boys not to forget what our country stands for, and to
honor the countless people who have suffered and given
their lives for the simple freedoms we enjoy today. I'm
not a veteran, and I haven't traveled much, but I
consistently hear that nowhere else in the world are
people as free as we are here in America, and we just
cannot take that freedom for granted. It's been paid for
with the blood of our families, and payments will
continue, in one way or another, as long as we have it.
I had a hard time explaining this the other night to my
eleven year old but I got through it, with a tear or two
in my eye. You all know damn well that this world would
be an entirely different place without the sacrifices of
Americans past and present. We live free every day; we
are Americans every day; I urge you to get a flag and
fly it proudly, every day of the year.
-Sean Lewis (77)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: First-Hand Account of Pentagon Attack
Maren,
Below was in an email forwarded to a coworker who
used to work in the Pentagon as well as to my Boss
"Captain William Hahn, who is a retired Captain of
Bangor Naval Base (Bangor Washington), who still has
many friends from the Pentagon where he once served, he
came to work for us about six years ago.
I don't know if the sandstorm is the place for this,
if it is and you want to put it in here it is:
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Subject: First-Hand Account of Pentagon Attack
The following email is a first-hand account of the
attack on the Pentagon, written September 12 in an e-
mail by LT. Chris Ludmer, who is currently serving in the
Pentagon as the Flag Aide to Rear Admiral (RADM) Donald
Guter, the Judge Advocate General (JAG) for the US Navy.
_____________________________
From: Ludmer, Chris
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 8:20 AM
Subject: Pentagon Attack
Sir:
As you already know by now, all of us in the front
office made it out safely after yesterday's attack. I
wanted to relate to you something of what we all
experienced, from a first-hand perspective. At 0900,
Admirals Guter and Lohr, all the Aides and EAs
[Executive Assistants], and several AJAGs [Assistant
Judges Advocate General] were in Admiral Guter's office
for the weekly AJAG meeting. We were discussing several
issues, when word came in that the World Trade Center
had been attacked. We turned on the TV in the Admiral's
office, and saw live the scene of horror as the second
plane smashed into the South Tower. Everyone in the room
let out a collective gasp and stared in momentary
disbelief.
After coming to grips with what we were watching,
Admiral Guter quickly took control of the meeting. While
leaving the TV on, we moved to the next issue for
discussion. Several minutes later, with a warm DC sun
shining through the windows of what we all considered
was the unassailable fortress of our defense
establishment, a deafening explosion sounded.
Just as we heard the loud crash, a shock wave ripped
through the building, shaking the walls and jarring our
bones where we sat. "We're under attack," and "We've
been hit" were the first audible responses after a split
second of stunned silence as our minds came to terms
with what our bodies had just felt. What we were
watching on TV in New York had just happened to us.
Sir, you have been in this building. The plane
struck the OPPOSITE side from where our spaces are, and
still we were battered around with tremendous force.
That should give you an indication of the strength of
the blast. Immediately, the word spread through this
massive complex to evacuate.
We all left the office, calm mostly because we were
still in shock over what was happening. For the most
part, the evacuation was orderly. But we heard shouts
and screams, voices shouting, "Oh my God!" and "Get the
hell out!" "Out!" "Out!"
Panic was spreading through some, many running in
all directions through the corridors. One area of the
building had lost power, was dark, and black with
choking smoke. Word of the fires, and collapsing
ceilings and bulkheads were carried throughout. Balls of
flame and swarms of debris shot through rings E, D, and
C at the affected area, tearing through bulkheads,
people, and even the sprits of those anywhere in the
building.
Through the mass of bodies, pressing against each
other from every direction, I found my Admiral up ahead.
We had been separated by the sweeping current of blues,
greens, and khakis. Fighting through the press, I
reached him. He was calm, and resolved. As we headed
down the ladder well from the 5th deck, he told me to
make sure we had everyone out. We had.
We finally made it outside, through the river
entrance. Crossing the grass yard with thousands of
others, we felt the warm sun and saw ahead of us the
gleaming white of the Washington Monument across the
Potomac. Turning around, I looked upon a war zone.
Thousands were still pouring out of the building. From
our angle, it seemed half the building was throwing huge
clouds of black smoke into the air, covering much of the
sky.
After staring at our burning building for a few
minutes, it was really setting in that we had been
attacked. My mind thought of the trip to Pearl Harbor a
few short weeks ago, and our tour of the ARIZONA
Memorial. Was this what those sailors had felt on that
day-the shock, confusion, surprise, and then horror at
the slow realization that they had been attacked
suddenly and without warning? I didn't know, but I
imagined it must have been somewhat similar.
The crowd assembled stared aghast. The shock was
fast turning to anger, and a temporarily impotent desire
for vengeance. Then soldiers and sailors were running
past the throng, shouting for doctors, medics, and
corpsmen. They had turned the North entrance by the POAC
[Pentagon Officers Athletic Center] into a morgue,
triage, and temporary care facility for the injured.
There would be many of them.
Shortly after the call for medical help went out,
word spread that another plane was detected headed
straight for the Pentagon. The ETA [estimated time of
arrival] was 10 minutes. Just as the World Trade Center
was hit twice, so were we to be, it seemed. We were too
close to the building. Orders were passed to get even
farther away. In a scene from a movie, literally
thousands of Navy, Marine, Air Force, and Army officers
and enlisted ran from the building grounds, hopping
bushes and low walls, jumping down steps two and three
at a time. Along the river the hill slopes down away
from the Pentagon, and it was there, in that natural
trench, that thousands threw themselves, hitting the
dirt and laying down -- taking cover from the imminent
second attack.
Just as some were screaming, "Why do we have no air
cover?", F-16 fighters out of Andrews AFB [Air Force
Base], their wings visibly packed with missiles,
screamed overhead. They flew in circles over the
Pentagon and the District, with word, we were told, to
shoot down ANY airliner that came into the area, no
matter how many were onboard. I looked up and thought,
this indeed was war.
Thousands of my fellow citizens were dead in New
York, my headquarters was burning and collapsing in
smoke and rubble before my eyes, and jet fighters were
flying combat air cover over our capital for the first
time in history. I myself saw two people collapse
outside from apparent heart attacks as we took cover and
awaited the imminent second attack. Thankfully, it never
came.
Personally, I suspect that that plane that crashed
outside of Pittsburgh was headed not for Camp David, as
the press had speculated, but for us at the Pentagon.
Sirens from police cars, fire engines, and ambulances
screamed everywhere. Helicopters, military and police,
filled the sky over head and deafened our ears. Busses
packed with medical personnel brought in from Bethesda
and Walter Reed skidded around armed barricades and
raced to the center of the carnage.
We ran into RADM Craig Quigley, the Pentagon
spokesman, and he stuck with us for awhile. He was as
confused as the rest as to what was happening. Dozens of
us surrounded a man who had a portable radio, thirsting
for ANY news as to what was going on. A report came
though, later contradicted, that the State Department
and the Treasury had also been hit. No one knew what was
going to happen next, or when the attacks might end.
We were gathered outside the Pentagon, watching it
burn, still feeling the shock of the blast, and we felt
impotent. No one knew what to do. We could only make
sure others were safe, help those who were injured, and
rage inwardly, pining for a deadly retribution. We had
somehow survived a sneak attack while too many others
working very close to us had paid with their lives. We
would never be the same.
Late last night, Admiral Guter called me at home.
His message was simple. "Chris, we're going in
tomorrow." "Aye, Sir," I said. We sent the message to
the rest of our troops. My apartment building is only a
few blocks from the Pentagon, and I walk here to work
everyday. This morning, at 0545, in the same uniform I
had worn when we were attacked, I headed across the
street to my office. Parts of the building were still
burning, smoke billowing upward in the pre-dawn hour.
Police, military and civilian were everywhere, letting
no one near the building without a Pentagon pass. But
DoD workers, military and civilian, were heading in.
We were sending a message. "You will not frighten
us, you will not stop us, no matter what you do."
Passing through security, I entered the south entrance
of the building. Smoke and black soot were everywhere, a
cloud choking me as I passed through. I walked through
the NATO corridor, the end of which I could not see
through the smoke. But I was not alone. Others were
walking in alongside me, faces grim with determination.
No one spoke, no one laughed. Only the echo of footsteps
on the ash-covered floors could be heard throughout.
Passing through SECDEF [Secretary of Defense]
corridor, the smoke cleared. I could see through the
windows into the inner courtyard, jokingly referred to
as "Ground Zero." It was no longer a joke, but had
become reality. I stopped in my tracks and stared. Fire
engines were in the courtyard. Smoke was still pouring
off the roof, and fires still burned on the opposite
side. The grassy areas of the courtyard were being
turned into makeshift morgues, body bags covering the
lawns under the trees laid out in rows like at the
national cemetery not far away. They weren't full, but
were obviously ready for what the rescue crews would
find in our building once the collapsed wreckage was
cleared away.
All along the walk to our office, corridors were
covered in black ash and cordoned off with yellow police
tape. But I am here in our spaces, as is the ENTIRE
front office. We smell smoke, we have soot all around,
and firemen are yelling at us to leave, but we are here
for now. It is amazing that we have power in our part of
the building.
I want to, please, Sir, ask you to pass on my thanks
for all my friends down there who called my home and
left messages for me yesterday. I could not return all
the calls, and the phone lines in the area are still
jammed and not working properly. Please thank everyone
for their concern and prayers. May God be with those who
yesterday and today gave their lives in this, America's
latest war.
Very respectfully,
Chris Ludmer
LT, JAGC, USNR
Aide & Flag Lieutenant to the Judge Advocate General
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-Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
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This came from several Bombers today:
Re: Flags Across America Day ~ Friday, Sept. 14, 2001
All Americans are asked to display the American
flag either in their homes businesses or autos.
Let's keep the meaning of UNITED in "United States".
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Re: U.S. Pride Day ~ Friday, Sept. 14, 2001
Everyone wears U.S. colors. Wear as much red, white,
and blue as you can.
In memory of all those who perished; the passengers and
the crews on the United Air and AA flights, the workers
in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the
firefighters, police and emergency workers and all the
innocent bystanders. Our prayers go out to the friends
and families of the deceased.
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This came from several Bombers today:
Re: Unity Against Terrorism - Friday, Sept. 14, 2001
Friday Night at 7:00pm step out of your door, stop
your car, or step out of your establishment and light a
candle. We will show the world that Americans are
strong and united together against terrorism.
The message:
WE STAND UNITED - WE WILL NOT TOLERATE TERRORISM!
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The following link came from a gal who was born in
Richland but moved away when she was 2 years old:
81 pictures... September 11, 2001
These links were sent by one or more Bombers...
Leonard Pitts' Editorial ~ 9/12/01
A Canadian's View About America
America Stands Strong
"You're A Grand Old Flag" by George M. Cohan
Tribute to our Flag
The Origin of Old Glory
"Ragged Old Flag" by Johnny Cash
Make a 5-pointed Star in One Snip
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/15/01
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Barbara Isakson (58), Frank Osgard (63WB)
Dick Pierce (67), Gary Christian (67)
Pam Ehinger (67), Roxanne Southard (71)
Spencer Houck (71), Diane Carpenter (72)
Mike Davis (74), Kim Edgar (79)
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Hi-Spot TONIGHT
Don't miss the "Last Chance" to dance the "Last Dance"
at the old Community Center. It's just a few days away.
TODAY, September 15th from 6:00 until the "Last Dance".
The Richland High Band will be there to sell Hamburgers,
Hot Dogs, Nachos, Cherry and Vanilla Cokes, Cherry 7-Ups,
and Swamp Water. Come eat dinner and support the Band.
A Big Thanks to John Adkins (62) who has been gathering
Hi-Spot's favorite "old" Songs.
Admission will be $5.00 for Bomber Alumni and Guests. If
you bring your old Hi-Spot card you can get in for
$3.00. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1.00 for the
chance to name the "Last Dance".
Ken and Lorraine Olson, and Wanda Janos will be there
to chaperone once again, checking for fake Hi-Spot cards
and smelling breaths. More old Hi-Spot chaperones are
being recruited. Any names, please let us know.
Don't miss out on an evening to relive the memories of
Hi-Spot. And when the time comes to turn on the lights,
'cause the party's over, You will be able to say that
you were there when Elvis left the building.
Hope to see many of you there!!!
Any questions e-mail us......
Dick Boehning (63) and Linda Belliston Boehning (63)
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>>From: Barbara Isakson Rau (58)
To: Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
Thank you for sharing you thoughts and the day with
all of us. We as Americans just can't hardly believe
what has happened. They've been calling that day also as
911, Sept. 11, 2001. We as Americans need to pray for
our leaders and our fallen Americans and our helpers at
this time at the cleanup sites and keep them safe.
To: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: Firsthand account of Pentagon attack
Thanks for sharing.
I just started to get the Sandstorm.
Bomber Sympathy
-Barbara Isakson Rau (58)
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>>From: Frank Osgard (63WB)
Re: Last Chance Hi-Spot
Damn those guys.
Two years ago I miss R2K 'cause of some dang axle thing,
and now this.
And the timing was so right. We could catch the early
bird special at Denny's, get to the dance and 6, go down
by the river and park (it gets dark by 7:30 probably)
and still be home and in bed by 9:15. We wouldn't have
to miss a beat.
Hope everyone has a great time, wish I could have made
it.
-Frank Osgard (63WB)
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>>From: Dick Pierce (67)
Today, here in Saipan, I went to work with a blue
pair of slacks, a white shirt and a red tie. Lots of
people asked why in the world I was wearing a tie. It's
a tropical island and no one wears one unless they are
in court or getting married. When I told them why, no
one said a thing. There is not a soul here that does not
respect and feel what has happened. All the eligible
people of this island (about 20,000) began to apply for
their U.S. passports in 1986, when President Reagan
signed this insular area's inclusion into the American
family. People cried here like they did when JFK was
killed. I tried talking about what had happened with my
wife and children after the tragedy when I could control
my emotion. I think it was the most attentive they have
ever been with me. I tried to explain what this means,
and what could happen. I had no idea. I was talking
about me and my fears. What I have seen in the eyes
here, not those of any expatriates, is of genuine need.
This part of America is totally dependent upon America
where you are. People are really scared. People all over
the world must be this way right now. Tonight at 7pm, my
wife, Marian, and my daughter, Rebecca, and her cousin,
Oceania and me went outside our home and lit 4 candles
thanks to my friend's (Mike's) message on the Sandstorm.
Friday at 7pm here is Thursday 2am in Richland. We
are where America's Day begins.
It hurts to be away right now.
-Dick Pierce (67)
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>>From: Gary Christian (67)
To: Pam Ehinger Nassen (67)
Pam,
I know what you are going through. My son recently
graduated from advanced training at Sheppard Air Force
base in Wichita Falls, TX. He is now part of an F-16
flight crew. He too is locked down at his present base.
He was not supposed to use the phone on Tuesday, but he
slipped away and called just to let us know he is well
and safe. His jet could be deployed anywhere in the
world at a moments notice and if that happens my son
goes with it. As you can imagine his mother and I are
quite concerned. When I told my son of my concerns he
gave me a single unrestrained response. "I have a job
to do, dad. God bless America"
Quite amazing when you think that just a little over
a year ago he was trying to get out of going to school
and hanging with the kids at the mall. To say I am proud
would be an understatement. But then right now I am
proud of every American in uniform and quite proud to
just be an American.
-Gary Christian (67)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen (67)
Dear Jean Eckert Imholte (72) and Bomber Family
Thank you for all your prayers. As Maren said I did
hear from my son and yes he told me to settle down and
to quite wierding out on him! I told him to wait until
he was a parent and see how he reacts to something as
scary as this is for me and the rest of the world!
He's safe for now just on lock down. He promised me
that I would be the first to know if he was moving out!
Thanks again for all your Prayers.
Hope to see a lot of old friends at the Hi-Spot dance!
Peg Kestel Hume and I are going... is any one else
coming from the class of 67?
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (67) ~ Thorp, WA - where it's turned
warm again! Yeah!!
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>>From: Roxanne Southard Jenkins (71)
Re: The Great Eagle
Maren,
I know you usually don't submit poems but please
print this. We all need to read this and it does make
you feel better. With all that is going on with our
country. We all have to stand together.
Bombers one and all,
-Roxanne Southard Jenkins (71) ~ Pendleton, OR - where
the Pendleton Round-up is going strong.
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[Roxanne's "The Great Eagle" text seemed to fit with
pictures received from several Bombers yesterday. -Maren
The Great Eagle
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>>From: Spencer Houck (71)
Re: Venting and Pride
All,
I have been lurking way too long now. This morning I
had taken my wife to the hospital to have a bone spur
removed from the top of her foot. I had to return home
to get our boys up and off to school. As I was on my way
back to Kadlec the DJ on the radio had just finished
reading the link Jeff Curtis left for us yesterday.
a Canadiaan's View About America. To my surprise
right in front of me I saw a VERY LARGE flag flying over
George Washington Way in front of the old Desert Inn
from the top of Richland's Fire department ladder truck.
I had a GIANT tear in my eye and almost missed the turn
up Swift. Having been outside the country on a couple of
occasions for extended periods of time and then
returning to US soil makes me take great pride in being
an American. I think it also comes with the background
of also being a BOMBER. With all the events of the last
few days I offer up my prayers and condolences to those
who have lost loved ones in this horrific event. PROUD to
be a BOMBER. Hope everyone will have as good weekend as
possible.
-Spencer Houck (71)
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>>From: Diane Carpenter Kipp (72)
Re: link Maren provided
http://across.co.nz/Canadian'sView.htm
The article "Canadian's view" is from a radio broadcast
of 5 June 1973. The author/broadcaster, Gordon Sinclair,
died in 1984. (Just in case the references to Japanese
radios and draft dodgers seem a bit dated.)
Thanks also to Robert Shipp (64) for the link he provided
to Leonard Pitts' editorial.
-Diane Carpenter Kipp (72)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
September 11, 2001
Strike us, Cripple us,
Bring us to a knee.
You have brought us all together,
>From sea to shining sea.
You broken our heart,
You made us bleed.
But what you have accomplished,
Is the replanting of a seed.
A seed of great humanity,
Rekindled through the land.
Now the time is approaching,
When America plays its hand.
America has been violated,
Down to its very core.
Devastation and Destruction,
Right on our own safe shore.
We always will remember
Friends and strangers that we lost.
A painful lasting heartache,
It is time to pay the cost.
Yes, you've hurt us deeply,
Our tears in eyes do sting.
But remember in this land of ours,
Freedom will always ring.
M.Davis (74)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: Firefighters & EMS Personnel
Today was another emotional day, as I tried to hold
back my tears while the sirens from the fire engines
blared at: 12:29 pm today (Friday, September 14th) in
memory of our fallen firefighters and other EMS
personnel (Medics, EMTs, Police, Doctors & Nurses)
workers. Sitting in the fire truck brought back memories
of the days I volunteered.
I can appreciate how these folks feel, I was a
volunteer firefighter/EMT for the City of Poulsbo, WA
for 4 1/2 years, before marriage and motherhood entered
my life. The bond firefighters and police feel for one
another is as strong as family ties. I feel very blessed
to have been a part of this family. I ended up marrying
a Police Officer.
They think nothing about putting themselves into
harm's way to help someone. I raise my hat off to all
those involved in the rescue and recovery in NY and DC,
(as well as their family and friends) my thoughts and
prayers are with you at this very traumatic time.
If you'd like to see some amazing photos and
stories, go to: http://www.firehouse.com
-Kim Edgar Leeming (79) ~ Poulsbo, WA
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Re: Donation Scams
As Americans across the country rally in response to
attacks on our nation, unscrupulous actors have sent e-
mails directing users to bogus "donation" web sites that
appear to accept credit card information on behalf of
the Red Cross. Actually, these sites are simply there to
steal from people who desire to help their countrymen.
In addition to its own web site at http://www.redcross.org
the Red Cross has set up partnerships with three
organizations: AOL Time Warner, Amazon.com, and Yahoo! Inc.
Many Internet users are sending each other e-mails
promoting these legitimate efforts, which are not to be
confused with scams. However, other organizations
claiming an affiliation with the Red Cross should be
treated with great care.
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This URL sent by an anonymous Bomber:
http://lightacandle.sol.dk/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/16/01
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Curt Donahue (53), Frank DeVincentis (56WB)
Larry Mattingly (60), Mary Ray Henslee (61)
Tedd Cadd (66), Class of '82 Reunion Committee
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>>From: Curt Donahue (53)
To: Mike Davis (74),
Your poem was outstanding. I wish I were gifted to
express myself in that manner. Thank you.
-Curt Donahue (53) - Federal Way WA, where people are sad
and angry.
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>>From: Frank DeVincentis (56WB)
I was looking forward so much to meeting some
acquaintances that I haven't seen for 40 or more years
and to spend time with my good friend Dave Watts. All
flights from Tampa were cancelled so I will miss the
reunion and last Hi-Spot dance. I hope everyone enjoys
themselves as much as can be expected, with the tragic
happenings. I am enclosing a website that you might be
interested in viewing. I look forward to visiting
Richland in the near future as my job televising Florida
Panthers hockey games will bring me to the West soon.
-Frank DeVincentis (56WB)
www.angelfire.com/fl4/IceWalker/ATributetotheVictimsandFamily.html
NB -- there is sound with this
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>>From: Larry Mattingly (60)
Like many I am a bit stunned by this week's events. I
did manage to obtain a nice new flag for the new company
flag pole recently erected at our corp HQ. It is flying
with pride even at half mast. I also managed to get an
appointment and give blood. But there is still that
feeling of helpless frustration and intense feelings for
those who have lost friends and loved ones.
My original schedule for this week was to leave
Richland early Saturday AM after Friday night at Club 40.
I had a flight to Minneapolis for the American
Pyrotechnics Association Annual Convention Saturday
afternoon. I was going a couple of days early to
participate in some group discussions of industry
problems. As I was crossing the summit of Snoqualmie
Pass my business partner called and informed me that I
had been invited to make a proposal for several very
large fireworks displays in a Middle East sultanate. So I
called United and re-scheduled for Tuesday AM. Saturday
and Sunday were spent preparing the 2-inch thick package
for the prospective client. It included a site-survey
trip for me on the 24th of September. The proposal went
out FedEX Sunday PM.
No sooner than I had put my bags in the car Tuesday AM
and was locking the door to go to Sea-Tac when my cell
phone rang and our Spokane and Eastern Division manager
told me to go turn on the TV. I was just in time to see
the second plane crash into the WTC. Later, as I watched
the building fall, my tears fell also. It is a terrible
thing to watch an event that is killing untold numbers.
After extensive discussion with US State Department
officials and realizing that both my partner and I and
every key person in our company would have to travel to,
in, and about the Middle East in what could be a very
tense November, I elected to withdraw my proposal. Not
surprising, the other 4 bidders from other countries have
done likewise. The very nice and helpful folks at the
State Department had no specific fears or warnings. We
just felt it was a prudent decision.
After watching countless hours of TV coverage I turned
it off today and worked in my garden. I am a bit drained
emotionally.
A long-time friend passed away in Phoenix this week
and I composed a haiku in his honor. Perhaps it is also
appropriate for the victims of the attack:
THE SOUL TOUCHED EARTH BRIEFLY
LIGHT BEYOND SHINES
MEMORIES IN THE MISTS OF TIME
-J Larry Mattingly (60) - Tacoma WA near McCord AFB,
where I consider the increased
engine noise as the sound
of freedom.
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>>From: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
To: All Bombers
Re: Attack On America
Due to the solemn nature of this week's events, I do
not feel that it would be appropriate to update the humor
categories this week. For this week, I have published
material that will offer food-for-thought as we all
reflect and sort out recent events in our minds. See
Special Edition in the Inspirational Writings and the
Quotes and Proverbs categories for writings that lend
some wisdom and strength in these most uncertain times.
I have also written a Special Message on my thoughts, as
this last week unfolded.
As I read through the material that I selected to
publish, I gained a renewed respect for our forefathers
and their profound wisdom. Even though many did not face
weapons of mass destruction, their thoughts and feelings
ran parallel to ours in many ways. I think that you will
gain some strength from the writings that I published, at
least I did.
God Bless America and may we all remain united in
these uncertain times.
-Mary Ray Henslee (61)
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>>From: Tedd Cadd (66)
From a restaurant in Albuquerque, NM -- September 13,
2001
Along with thousands of other Americans tonight, I was
waiting for my flight home. I drove to a favorite
restaurant in the north of town. This is one that has a
male opera singer with a beautiful, deep voice to
serenade the patrons.
When I entered, the man was standing up on a chair and
leading the whole restaurant -- staff, servers, cooks,
and patrons -- in singing "America the Beautiful". All
the staff and many patrons were on their feet singing at
the top of their voices. The hostess was asking me
questions about my seating desires, but I only had ears
for the singing.
I finally was able to tell her what she needed to know
and another hostess started to escort me to a table. It
felt almost a sacrilege to just walk into the crowd, so I
told her she could just stand and join him. It was a
moment that couldn't be broken by a patron walking to his
table. She sang along as the singer sang "God Bless
America" twice. I could see napkins and fingers catching
precious tears on many faces. There was a man near me
whose singing voice was on the utter opposite end of the
singing-skill spectrum from the lead singer, but in a
split second his voice blended with the love and resolve
I heard all around me -- indistinguishable from the
amazing voice leading us.
Thunderous cheering and applause and the clamorous
ringing of a large bell in the kitchen followed.
As the hostess seated me she thanked me for allowing
her to pause for that special moment.
As I sat at my table in a corner of the large room, I
scanned the room to see all the nationalities and ethnic
groups represented in this wonderful moment, but all I
could see were Americans.
-Tedd Cadd (66)
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>>From: Class of '82 Reunion Committee
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!!
The Class of 1982 is beginning preparation for its 20
year reunion. We are holding our second meeting Wednesday
Sept. 19th at 7:00pm at the Shilo Inn Richland. We will
be deciding on a number of ideas and your input is
needed. See you there!
Thanks,
Teresa Dunham Johnson, Tracey WoodPeloquin,
Craig Hall, Jil Lytle Smith
Class of '82
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/17/01
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy (45/46), Viva Webster (53)
Carol Carson (60), Dena Evans (64WB)
Shirley Collings (66), Jeff Curtis (69)
Diane Hartley (72), Frank Trent (72)
Derek Bowls (84)
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>>From: Dick McCoy (45/46)
Re: Together
In terrible times like these, we
Remember the really important things;
Our family and our friends...
Especially old friends.
Hang in there everybody
We need each other.
-Dick McCoy (45/46) ~ Bronc/Beaver/Bomber
God bless us, everyone.
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>>From: Viva Webster Metz (53)
To: Mike Brady (61)
I read your message of September 13 regarding your
father's dosimetry records. I can empathize with your
efforts in this exercise, as I'm currently engaged in
the same effort. I applied for the compensation in behalf
of my mother and have been required to jump through quite
a few hoops and loops to make any progress. My father was
involved in what is still classified as the Worst
Radiation Incident in Hanford History in August of 1976
and passed away one year ago. He was registered in the
WSU U.S. Transuranium and Uranium Registries and gave his
permission to have WSU conduct his autopsy and testing on
his internal organs for radiation damage. We are still
waiting for these results. Throughout the ensuing years,
he suffered many skin cancers over the upper parts of his
body along with cancer in both breasts. I was able to
obtain his dosimetry records from WSU Richland, which I
sent along with the medical records that I was able to
obtain from various pathologists. These records went out
in a box (too many of them for an envelope). I've also
been notified that they need more proof, so now I'm
trying to locate some of the missing records (precisely
the breast cancer records). His doctor at the time has
left the area and no one seem to know where those records
now reside.
I'm still sleuthing this effort. But now to help you.
After retiring last year after 30 years of service
with Battelle Northwest, I still work occasionally on an
hourly basis for Battelle. Battelle now holds the
dosimetry records for the entire Hanford Project and
administers the dosimetry program. It just so happens I
work with the manager of those records. Here's what you
need to do.
The office where you made your application needs to
request your father's dosimetry records to the Department
of Energy, Richland Operations (DOE-RL) they have the
address and contact person). DOE-RL looks at the request
and creates a data base for the request. They then will
request the records from Battelle, who will send them to
you. They will need your father's name and dates he
worked, which I believe you said was 1943 to 1960. His
payroll number and contractor he worked for would be
helpful, but not required... DOE-RL will have this. These
records should then be forwarded to the person who
requested them from you.
Good Luck! I hope this information will help you and
I'll cross my fingers for your success. Keep me informed
on your progress and I'll do the same.
-Viva Webster Metz (53)
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>>From: Carol Carson Renaud (60)
Re: Bomber Babes Luncheon - Puget Sound
The gathering was small but robust as we enjoyed
visiting for a couple hours at the first Fall Bomber
Babes luncheon in Fife.
-Carol Carson Renaud (60)
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>>From: Dena Evans Harr (64WB)
Re: Americans
To: Ted Cadd (66)
I read your submission with tears rolling down my
cheeks! The last paragraph of your letter made me cry.
"As I sat at a table in a corner of the large room, I
scanned the room to see all the nationalities and ethnic
groups represented in this wonderful moment, but all I
could see were Americans".
I thank you for sharing that moment with us.
-Dena Evans Harr (64WB)
GOD BLESS AMERICA
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins (66)
To: Gene H. Barron (47)
Re: Jay W. Buckholdt (49)?
I don't see an address in the phone book for Jay, but
I do know that he does a FANTASTIC job as a volunteer at
Kadlec Medical Center. Before that he worked at BB&M and
prior to that in the furniture department at J.C.Penneys.
He always has a genuine smile on his face. The last time
I saw him was this past spring at Kadlec.
-Shirley Collings Haskins (66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Jeff Curtis (69)
Re: 9/15/01 ~ Seattle Center Memorial
Maren
Thought you might like to see a couple of shots taken
yesterday at a memorial at Seattle Center. It was pretty
amazing and beautiful. No sounds of revenge or hate. Just
peace, sorrow, community and nation. Hope this didn't
clog your connection for too long.
-Jeff Curtis (69)
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>>From: Diane Hartley (72)
To: Mike Davis (74)
Mike ---- what a great poem. You do have the the gift of
writing. I am proud to know you.
-Diane Hartley (72)
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>>From: Frank Trent (72)
Re: Terror
To: SFC James Becker USAR (83)
Praying for wisdom and hoping for justice was in no
way an implication of pacifism on my part.
It was only meant to be perambulatory to the correct
response from the most powerful nation on God's green
earth.
Our President didn't just lash out in retaliation,
even though many Americans would have turned the Arab
deserts into glass within the hour, he let "Wisdom"
control his emotions. President Bush has chosen to gather
the world leaders, united in cause, to eliminate
terrorists where ever they are. Give them no place to
seek sanctuary and no place to hide. Let these terrorists
live with fear in their cold hardened hearts, until they
can no longer escape the "Justice" of the world.
Their day is dawning, and terror will reap what it
has sown.
My family, and my wife's family, have proudly served
in the various branches of the military during past wars
and conflicts, and our sons and daughters will not
hesitate to protect this great and wonderful nation with
the same bravado and pride. As for my family, we will
wave our nation's Stars and Stripes, the Banner of
Freedom and symbol of the world's greatest power, in
support of President Bush and our nation's Armed Forces.
Thank you, SFC James Becker, USAR. I salute you and
those who stand with you, in respect for your dedication
and service to these United States America.
-Frank Trent (72) ~ Brown's Point, WA
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>>From: Derek Bowls (84)
Re: German support of the World Trade Center/Pentagon Crisis,
I am an Army Spouse living in Heidelberg, Germany. it
is no doubt that all Americans are shocked and stunned
about the events that happened last Tuesday (As a result,
all American military installations around the world are
on high alert status). But the response to the terrorist
attacks goes beyond only American sympathy. Last Friday,
Mozart's "Requiem" was held at the Holy Ghost Church in
the Bismarkplatz in Heidelberg. At first, I didn't know
why this presentation would be held at a church on a
Friday night. About 30 minutes before the presentation,
some 2,000-3,000 peaceful protesters (German and
American) finished a march down the Bismarkplatzstrasse
at the church, and filled it to capacity. It was a very
moving ceremony. No doubt that ceremonies like this one
were held throughout the world. If the cowardly terrorist
organization responsible believes that only the United
States is mourning from this attack (with a subsequent
retaliation), they are thinking very blindly. The whole
world is with the United States in making sure this will
never happen again to anyone.
-Derek Bowls (84)
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[Both the following URLs (sent by Bombers) contain LOTS
of pictures of Memorials in other countries... what they
think about September 11, 2001... they BOTH take
*forever* to load up, so click when you have some time.
First site ~ Second site
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/18/01
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Harris (49), Norma Loescher (53)
Mike Davis (74), Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: Dick Harris (49)
Re: We are not alone!
Bonnie and I have found great solace in having
received notes of condolence and support from friends
around the world. One friend sent a URL that you might
want to pull-up, to reinforce that we are not in this,
alone! It is:
http://thankyou.fast-networks.net/
Great to see so many friends at Club 40 Reunion!
-Dick Harris (49)
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>>From: Norma Loescher Boswell (53)
Re: Dale Collins (52-RIP
Dale Collins, who died on Mt. Rainier in a
hiking accident, helped develop a device for detecting
concealed objects on people. This could prove invaluable
at airports in this age of terrorist attacks.
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3-D scanners readied for airports, Energy Department says
Eastern Washington scientists are working on a promising
new 3-D imaging technology that can rapidly identify
hidden weapons --even non-metallic ones -- on airline
passengers.
Click to read the full article
-Norma Loescher Boswell (53)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
One more time...
Bear with me.
AFTER THE STORM
After the storm comes the beauty,
Like a rainbow after the rain.
Our rediscovered togetherness,
Will soon replace our pain.
People helping people,
Regardless of the cost.
Love, compassion, thoughtfulness,
Replacing what was lost.
We find our strength in crisis,
Helping our friends in need.
Seeing past our barriers,
Putting away the greed.
Differences and vices,
Important as they seem.
Are put away and forgotten,
We come together as a team.
The beauty of this country,
Is the passion that we share.
A neighbor that's in trouble,
Receives our loving care.
>From this we will recover,
We know no other way.
Whatever the price of freedom,
Together we will pay.
-M. Davis (74)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: A child's view on war
My husband and I both have tried to limit the
exposure to the news on TV about the Attack on America to
my seven year old son "Scott". However, he has seen bits
and pieces of it, he's seen flags flying everywhere and
talked with kids and school about it.
We went to Tacoma this weekend and saw a man standing
on an overpass waving a flag, my son questioned us as to
why he was doing this, we explained. He also asked about
the firefighters on TV raising the flag, we explained to
him about the emergency personnel getting trapped in the
building, without giving too much detail. My husband is a
Police Officer, I hope that Scott doesn't put two and two
together and realize that that something like this could
happen to his father.
We also saw planes from McChord Air force Base
practicing take-off and landing procedures. Later that
day, on the news, they showed "Bin Laden" photo, my son
said look Daddy, there's the "Bad Guy". By this time, I
could see that he really knew more than we thought.
So far, he's drawn two pictures of the towers, one is
on fire, with planes flying around them. However, on the
second one, he shows and American plane (going after the
bad plane), a church and the American flag.
Anyway, that night he said his prayer, this is what
he said: Dear Jesus, Thank you for everything you've done
for us, please bless; mommy, daddy, and sammie (our dog),
and, "Jesus", if we go to war, "I hope our TEAM wins". I
love you no matter what. AMEN! I told him that was a very
nice prayer, I left the room and tears filled my eyes
again.
I can just hope and pray that tragedy doesn't steal
our youth of it's innocents. Besides the common sense
stuff, does anyone have any suggestions how to help our
children cope? It's amazing how much these kids really
absorb.
-Kim Edgar Leeming (79) ~ Poulsbo WA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/19/01
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes (54), Patti Jones (60)
Judy Willox (61), Shirley Armstrong (61)
Ralph Koontz (62), Deedee Willox (64)
Linda Reining (64), Terry Liechty (64)
Blanche Newby (71), Dan Ham (72)
Jil Lytle (82)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
All in favor of electing Mike Davis (74) as Bomber
Poet Laureate signify by the usual sign.
Thanks, Mike, your words are worth more than you think.
Bomber Cheers
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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>>From: Patti Jones (60)
HEAR YE HEAR YE HEAR YE
ALL BOMBERS
All Bomber Alumni Luncheon
To be held monthly on the second Sunday of the month.
ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY October 11, 2001
Date: October 14, 2001
Time: 1:00PM
Where: Best Western Executive Inn
I-5 Exit 137
Address: 5700 Pacific Hwy. E., Fife, WA 98424
Phone: 922-0080
Bombers Forever
-Patti Jones (60) ~ Browns Point, WA - The skies are
flying again. The overcast has come in and rain's next.
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
To: All Bomber Alumni (all classes) and All Richlanders
It is now around 11:00 p.m. on the 18th of September
and I am pleased to announce that the votes are coming in
as we love to see them. My candidate, Richard Anderson,
is currently sitting at 1860 votes which is 37.11% and
has him in the lead for now. Of course I think that he
will stay there as I have faith in this man that he will
carry through and go on to be our next elected school
board member.
To all of you out there in Bomberville I want to
express my deepest and sincerest thank you for your votes
and hope that you will continue to have your faith in
Richard and vote for him in the final election. I, and my
candidate, would deeply appreciate it.
Thanking you all again, I am,
-Judy Willox Hodge (61) ~ Richland ~
Campaign Manager for Richard Anderson
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>>From: Shirley Armstrong Dvorak (61)
Re: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55)
My brother, Ron (56), met with the doctors today. The
doctors are very concerned that the infection in Laura's
lungs is not getting better, and it appears she still has
fluid in the lungs. She also has an infection in her
kidneys. They will start her on new medications today for
the infections. She is still heavily sedated to keep her
still. Ron said to thank all of you for your prayers.
-Shirley Armstrong Dvorak (61)
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>>From: Ralph Koontz (62)
Re: Report from the Front
It has been a week since the terrorist attacks on the
US and, for those of us who live and work in the DC
metropolitan area, life is a long way from being back to
normal (although I'm not sure what "normal" is anymore).
I work in the Crystal City area, a large group of office
complexes located between the Pentagon and Reagan
National Airport. Here, the level of security is
unprecedented. Officers from Arlington County (police and
sheriff departments), Virginia State Police, US Federal
Protective Service and US Marshalls seem to be on every
street corner. Several buildings are in a complete
lockdown and entry allowed only to those possessing
passkeys. Some underground parking garages have closed
off to visitor parking. The Pentagon bus terminal, a
major transportation hub for Northern Virginia, has been
relocated two blocks away near a large mall complex. With
this relocation and major commuting routes around the
Pentagon closed, rush hour traffic congestion is worse
than ever. The North Parking area of the Pentagon has
become a debris collection point. Dozens of individuals
wearing white suits and masks sift through the rubble.
The locals have responded well. American flags appear
everywhere... on cars, motorcycles, trucks, bridges,
overpasses, street lights... just about everything
imaginable. For the last two nights driving home I've
seen a man standing on the center median of a major
highway, waving a large flag. People are volunteering for
everything. The American Red Cross cannot keep up with
the donors who have lined up for hours to give blood.
Money seems to be flowing freely into funds for families
of those killed and injured. Volunteers are providing
support to recovery teams and grief counseling. Even
drivers seem to be more courteous!
Everyone, and I mean everyone, here has at least one
story from September 11, 2001... either a first-hand
account or they know someone who has a first-hand story
from that day. One of my stories involves a friend and
co-worker who happened to be on Rte 27, passing the
Pentagon, when he looked up and saw Flight 77 pass
overhead, impacting the Pentagon seconds later. I will
not forget the look on his face when I saw him 15 minutes
later.
The report below is a first-hand account from the
events of September 11, 2001. This one hits close to home
because, in my dealings in the Joint Strike Fighter
world, I work with these folks. The survivors are now
refugees sharing office space with us in Crystal City
until a more permanent, temporary location can be found.
It will be about two years until the damaged portion of
the Pentagon will be operational.
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THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT IS BY CDR DON BRASWELL OF THE N78
(AIR WARFARE) OFFICE IN THE PENTAGON.
Ladies/Gents
The 11th was a rough day, but all of OPNAV N7 got out
alive. That's not a small miracle. Thanks for all of your
phone calls and prayers. It's taken 3 days to get back
online, but we're up and running now. A lot of you have
asked, so here's our story. Probably everyone left alive
in the 3/4/5 corridor has a similar story, you can
forward it as you like.
Just about every Navy three star in the Pentagon has
an E-ring office and they all got out alive with their
staff's. The majority of the Air Warfare (N78) spaces are
(were) located in 5D453. For those of you who didn't see
our new spaces, we had moved there about 3-4 months ago.
These were part of the newly renovated Pentagon spaces.
Fifth floor, D ring, between the 4th and 5th corridors.
Like every other American, we were watching the
footage from the World Towers. Things had settled down a
bit after the President's message, and a few bubbas had
mentioned that the Pentagon, White House and the Capital
building were probably targets. We knew that things had
just changed for the worse and that the day would be a
long one in the Pentagon.
Suddenly the building jumped 2-3 inches. Everyone
instinctively looked out. We had probably 20-30 windows,
each about 4 feet across, in our spaces. We saw nothing
but fireball towards the E ring. None of the glass broke,
the lights stayed on, and the computers ran for a few
more seconds. In the corner, some of the acoustic roofing
fell down, but that was all the damage.
It's takes a few seconds to process that kind of
information. You realize that a plane probably just
slammed into the Pentagon. You want to call home and tell
everyone you're okay. You want to grab your computer,
wallet and keys that are 10 feet away. But you decide to
leave everything and just get out. Everyone came to the
same conclusion at the same time, and we started heading
to the door. About 100 of us have an office there and we
walked/ran out. You could see the smoke starting to
filter in from the E-ring. Then you saw people starting
to exit the E-ring. Only about 20 folks came from that
direction. When the last one came through, the smoke was
too thick for them to see. They came out holding hands to
keep everyone together and crouched low to the ground.
They followed our shouting voices and eventually broke
into the clear. We exited to the center of the Pentagon
and went out into the parking lot. It'll be a long time
before I forget that smell.
We all looked towards the Capital building and the
White House, relieved to not see black plumes of smoke
there. Only later did we learn that the aircraft had
circled above those buildings before crashing into the
Pentagon.
When we left our office, it was still intact.
However, the airplane had traveled directly under us on
the first and second floors. When you look at the
collapsed E-ring, you can see our windows behind the
debris. For the first two days you could see someone's
potted plant through the window. Yesterday, you couldn't.
Our floor had completely collapsed and took every thing
with it. You don't realize how much you have invested in
an office until it's gone.
Like you've heard on TV, the new construction
probably saved hundreds of lives. The reinforced concrete
walls slowed the airplane. The outer, blast-proof windows
contained the blast and allowed us to exit with only two
slight injuries instead of multiple wounds from flying
glass. We're lucky to be alive and we know it. Please
pray for the families, especially those in New York.
-Cdr Don Braswell, USN
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Submitted by
-Ralph Koontz (62)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau (64)
Re: Children's viewpoint
To: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
My advise, for what it's worth. Don't try to shield
them too much. There's no way you can keep them from
hearing about it. It's better for them to hear it from
YOU than from anyone else. Then you can give them the
slant on it that you want to, rather than a liberal media
viewpoint or the misunderstanding of other kids. It
sounds to me like your son has it all together from what
you wrote about his prayer. And the fact that he said he
will love God no matter what. I would have cried too.
-Deedee Willox Loiseau (64) ~ Burbank, WA
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
To: Mike Davis (74)
Your poem says it all. Thanks for putting into words
what we feel.
-Linda Reining (64)
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>>From: Terry Liechty (64)
Re: What to do?
Dear friends,
I have read all the responses on what to do about the
terrorists. When you consider that many of these
countries that harbor or spawn these groups are very poor
and the standard of living is very low, you can sort of
understand resentment and the need to grasp radical
theology.
The best proposal I heard for eliminating these
people who hate us is to not do like Clinton did and
spend $70 million to launch missiles at vast expanses of
uninhabited desert but take that $70 million and invest
it in the country to help the people move into the 21st
century. Improving their life and giving them hope would
probably cause them to invite their guests to leave.
If this were repeated many times in other countries
there would be no where to hide. Consider WWII what made
USA great was that we poured money into Germany (our
enemy), Japan (our other enemy) and guess what? When
their economies recovered and they became financially
secure they ended up our allies. Go figure. I think it
would be much more effective than using force. Bombing
through out history has only served to unite the people
being bombed in resisting. Examples; English, North
Vietnamese, USA.
I say help those that dispitefully use you. Could it
lead to understanding?
-Terry Liechty (64)
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>>From: Blanche Newby Rue (71)
To: Mike Davis (74)
That was really beautiful and so much needed at this
time. Thank you.
-Blanche Newby Rue (71)
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>>From: Dan Ham (72)
Re: Mike Davis Poem
Mike,
You are such a sensitive kind of guy. I didn't have
any idea you went so deep! You want to go out sometime?
You know, just to Denny's at first, then... coffee?
-Dan Ham (72)
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>>From: Jil Lytle Smith (82)
Reminder from the Class of '82 Reunion Committee:
We are meeting Wednesday Sept. 19th 7:00p at the Shilo
Inn Richland Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you
there!
-Jil Lytle Smith (82)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/20/01
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Doreen Hallenbeck (51), Joan Eckert (51)
Tom Hughes (56), Irene Smith (59)
Walt Morgan (60), Shirley Armstrong (61)
Marie Ruppert (63), Frank Trent (72)
Kerry Steichen (74)
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September 11, 2001 - sent to me by a couple of Bombers
The Binch
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>>From: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51)
Re: Speaking of Poets
"Hang Time" by W.R. Wilkins (Fithian Press) is the name
of Bill's most recent publication. Bill (51) gifted this
book of poetry to attendees at the '51 class reunion held
earlier in September. He has dedicated several of his
writing to former Bombers. It's well worth reading.
-Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51) ~ Green Valley, AZ
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>>From: Joan Eckert Sullens (51)
Re: Class of '51 reunion
Bomber cheers to the crew who put on the 50th class
reunion for the class of 51! They did a great job. Got to
see a lot of old buddies. They really didn't look "old"!
They looked darn good!! I need new glasses? Many thanks
to fellow '51 classmates: Wild Bill Wilkins,
Buddy Bartlett, Betty Bell Norton, Ann Bradley and
Don Forsythe, Nancy Griffin and Brad Cutshall, Jim Grow,
Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter, Joyce Liebel Adrian,
Dick Lockwood, Donna Maupin Willoughby, Laurel Merkley Bell,
Nancy Riggs Lawrence and Jim Shipman.
A lot of planning and effort goes into making this
kind of event come off. We all sincerely appreciate their
efforts.
-Joan Eckert Sullens (51)
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>>From: Tom Hughes (56)
Re: Mr. Bonjorni
I had lunch yesterday with Mr. Bonjorni who had been
my 8th and 9th grade teacher at Carmichael Jr. High. We
spent about 2 hours talking about the old days and the
teachers and students at Carmichael and some that were
from Chief Jo that he remembered. He still is in touch
with Tom Sullivan and Mr. Pocernich. We talked about
Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Olney, Mr. Dunton and Mr. Clayton.
He recalled that he came from Ellensburg to be a
Substitute Teacher in the Elementary schools and
Mr. Sullivan got hurt pretty bad at a cement plant so he was
asked to fill in for him at Carmichael. He said that
those were the best two years of his life. He still
remembers and can describe dozens of his students. We
talked about many of them like Ken O'Conner (56),
Polly Ann Hills (56), Jerry Yates (58), Gary Bates, and
on and on.
He remembered when John Meyers (58-RIP) came over
from Chief Jo for a basketball game and he couldn't
believe how such a big kid could move so gracefully.
He wanted me to tell all of his former students and
fellow teachers how much he still thinks about them and
remembers them all. He said that he felt that the
Richland kids were always a huge cut above the average
and knew that they would go on to great things.
-Tom Hughes (56) ~ Auburn, WA
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>>From: Irene Smith Goodnight (59)
Re: Great Idea!
To: Terry Liechty (64)
Dear Terry,
Your idea to "take that $70 million and invest it in
the country to help the people move into the 21st
century" is just what I was trying to come up with - I
knew we had to give them something, but this was too
simple to think of!
You are a genius - and obviously listening to your
heart as well. I couldn't have said it better. Keep
saying it - to the tops of the government.
I will carry this idea with me, and see where I can
implement it as well. Thank you very much!
-Irene Smith Goodnight (59)
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>>From: Walt Morgan (60)
Re: Congratulations
To: Richard Anderson (60)
Richard:
Congratulations, at last! You have reached the
Primary Election. Our best wishes for a continues
success. Alice and Walt Morgan
-Walt Morgan (60)
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>>From: Shirley Armstrong Dvorak (61)
Re: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55)
There has been some improvement today in Laura. She
is more aware and she is answering questions by nodding
her head. We are hoping this is a good sign and that she
is on her way to recovery. Laura did a lot of damage to
her heart when she had her heart attack, but she is tough
and will work through this. Keep the prayers coming.
-Shirley Armstrong Dvorak (61) ~ Quinlan, TX
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>>From: Marie Ruppert Hartman (63)
I've been out of touch for some time and am wondering
if any decision has been made on the alumni ring? I seem
to remember something about a design and tentative
pricing, but can't remember what. I don't want to miss my
chance of ordering one.
-Marie Ruppert Hartman (63) ~ Bremerton, WA
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[Alumni Ring Website]
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>>From: Frank Trent (72)
To: All classes of RHS
I was listening to John Carlson on KVI radio
Seattle, and heard the following:
President Bush was speaking to members of the Senate,
and was over heard to say: "I wouldn't aim a 2 million
dollar missile at a 10 dollar tent only to hit a camel in
the a**."
That says it all... Go get um George! Send in the
Delta Force!!!
-Frank Trent (72) ~ Browns Point, WA
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>>From: Kerry Steichen (74)
To: Linda Sommers Evanson (57)
It was great to run into some fellow Bombers at the
Mariners pre-function in the middle of the Pyramid beer
garden yesterday. Sharing a table with other people
talking about the past week and where we all live and why
we came to the game. We then started talking about high
school and when I said Bombers everyone's face lit up and
shared a high five and laugh about being from the same
place and then talked about the Sandstorm. So I hope you
enjoyed to game as much as my college buddy and I and the
rest of the 45,600+ Mariners fans. The opening ceremony
was overwhelming and I was glad to be at the game. Hope
to see you again at the game. (let me know if you get
some more free good playoff tickets and need to share).
Thanks again
-Kerry Steichen (74)
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Gus Keeney (57), Burt Pierard (59)
David Douglas (62), Bonnie Timmerman (63WB)
Jim Hamilton (63), Linda Reining (64)
Dick Pierce (67), Darlene Napora (69)
Jenny Smart (87)
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>>From: Gus Keeney (57)
Re: T-shirt
During the Gulf War, Jeff Cottrell, who owns a t-
shirt company in Dayton, OH, contacted the Red Cross and
produced a joint fundraiser - selling T-shirts and
sweatshirts (donated all profits) and sent a $40,000
check to Red Cross.
The American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund
has approved them to help with another fundraiser in our
current tragedy. They are now printing "United We Stand"
T-shirts and sweatshirts. The design combines the
American flag, eagle and Statue of Liberty.
Please take a minute to review the shirt at
http://www.screenworksinc.com You can order online (print
order form and fax) or call 1-800-536-9111.
The goal is to write a $1,000,000 check to the Red
Cross in the next few weeks.
-Gus Keeney (57)
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>>From: Burt Pierard (59)
Re: Club 40
As Bob Carlson (54) has mentioned several times,
Richland Club 40 is alive and well. The Shilo Inn has
even been booked for the September 2002 Reunion. I have
detected a real surge of enthusiasm for keeping the Club
going and our first Organizational Meeting will be held
the end of October.
I feel that the key to continuity of the Club is to
fill out the Class Representative positions which make up
the Board of Directors. The Club By-laws call for two
Reps per qualified year (graduated over 40 years ago --
through the Class of 1961). 11 Reps were elected at the
September 9 General Meeting which leaves 21 vacancies
which will be filled by appointment of the Board. The
Classes of 1953 and 1954 are the only years with two
Reps. That leaves at least one opening in each of the
other years, several have none at all.
The only requirement for Class Rep is to be a member
of that class, graduation not required. Since all Board
meetings will probably be held in the Tri-Cities, local
residence would be a convenience, but again, not
required.
If anyone is interested in participating by being
appointed Class Rep for their class, please send me an e-
mail.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard (59), President, Richland Club 40
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>>From: David Douglas (62)
Help! I ran across a cute writing assignment by a
third grade teacher. She gave her class the first part of
several common proverbs and asked her students to finish
them. The answers were hilarious: "Better to be safe
than... punch a fifth grader." "Children should be seen
and not... grounded or spanked." "You get out of
something what you... see pictured on the box."
I want to try this with my Chinese students, who have
not heard many of these proverbs. Afterwards I want to
give them the correct endings, but there are a few I
don't know or can't remember. Can someone help me with
the following (with the children's answers)?
Never underestimate the power of... termites.
If you lie down with dogs, you'll... stink.
Happy the bride who... gets all the presents.
Love all, trust... me.
I sure miss many of the website links in the
Sandstorm. Most personal websites (including my own and
all the alumni tripod.com sites), cannot be accessed in
China.
I have had five "open house" meetings with students
in my apartment in the evening and have thoroughly
enjoyed them. Two students took me to dinner last night,
another has invited me to a party at her home Sunday to
enjoy dumplings, and another to visit her town (a 12 hour
train ride) during National Day, China's Independence Day
(which actually lasts seven days) in October. The
students are just amazingly gracious and want to do
anything they can for you.
-David Douglas (62) ~ Tianjin Univ., Tianjin, PR China
(where it is rapidly cooling off - after living 32
years in Hawaii, cold weather is going to be
something of a shock)
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>>From: Bonnie Timmerman Glover (63WB)
Got a message from Linda Belliston Boehning (63)
regarding Dean Heiling's (63) birthday... Did not know
him very well but we both have something in common. We
were born on the same day. Dean, Were you born at the
Kadlec hospital? If you were, possibly our mothers were
roommates... Happy Birthday!
-Bonnie Timmerman Glover (63WB)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton (63)
It was 39 years ago today, that Jimbeaux turned on
the charm and took a "softmore" to the Uptown Theater. I
knew then she was special, and for the first time defied
the oath I took when I checked into Carmichael and
actually paid her way.
Who'd a thunk that a sixty-five cent ticket, a box of
Black Crows and a Mama Burger after the flick would be
the down payment on a lifetime with the future "Always
Lovely, and Forever Young Miss Nancy".
For a couple of days back in '62, I thought she was
the lucky one, but now I know that I was.
Don't anyone pinch me.
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton (63)
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
Re: The Binch
This was GREAT!!!!!!! since it was not signed, I can
only speculate on who wrote it, and two names come to
mind. ;) Just want you to know that it was a wonderful
"take" on The Grinch.
Bomber hugs,
-Linda Reining (64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - where we can hear
the planes from "Edwards Air Force Base" (about 65
miles East of here) flying "routine" flights daily.
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[See the entry from Darlene Napora Shuley (69) naming the
author of "The Binch"
The Binch ]
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>>From: Dick Pierce (67)
I told everyone that asked why I was going to travel
during these tense times to the U.S. that I was actually
more worried about the return trip to Saipan than I was
with going through Japan and onto Seattle. I rationalized
that once any retaliatory action began, that's when
things may become a bit worrisome. I believe this may be
truer than I wanted to actually minimize my own fears
with. I also liked to read that ball players like Mark
Grace said it'd probably be safer now than ever before
(security wise). Well, I didn't see much of a difference.
This time they made me turn my laptop computer on and
wanted to check-in my fingernail clippers at the first x-
ray machine. Check-in time was actually a little earlier.
>From an hour to 2. I was traveling alongside a former
public safety official and he said he could tell which of
the people in the boarding area were air marshalls. He
noticed that one of them kept inching closer to me as I
had my back turned until they felt safe with our
conversation. (Just like the old days, Hartcorn.)
The only difference on the planes were that the
flights were about half full and we got plastic knives
and forks. I never flinched on the flight to Japan, but
out of there to Seattle, I must admit I was a bit wide-
eyed. Our flight was delayed. (My paranoid partner said
NWA probably did it on purpose. To confuse someone ?
Right. Out of a zillion flights out of Japan to all
points in the U.S. someone had chosen the Seattle one to
delay.) One of our flight attendants said 300 NWA
attendants quit after the terrorist attacks. The younger
ones. No comment. When this is all said and done, I do
know one thing. It means more for business, it'll all
cost more and things will be better than before. I have
faith. Bombers know these things.
I'm in Richland tomorrow, and my dad and I are going
to see the Cougs play Cal on Saturday. If there's a
golfer out there that wants to play on Sunday around the
Tri-Cities somewhere let me know. Either by return e-mail
or call my folks at [number deleted for parents' privacy.
Send Dick email and ask for the number. -Ed] and tell me
where. I'm a 12. Really.
-Dick Pierce (67)
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>>From: Darlene Napora Shuley (69)
Re: For Children...
This is a good way to tell young children about the
disaster. The man who wrote this, Rob Suggs, is a
children's author and illustrator. He works a lot with
the children at Children's Health Care of Atlanta. He is
able to "lighten their load" through his art and story
telling therapy... he's a wonderful guy.
The children obviously are asking questions about the
dire circumstances we are in, as well as the adults. This
is what he has written to further explain the situation
to the children he is working with in the hospitals...
adapted from a classic story "How the Grinch Stole
Christmas".
-Darlene Napora Shuley (69)
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[ The Binch ]
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>>From: Jenny Smart Page (87)
Re: The M's
Free playoff tickets???? Where?? Who?? And What do I
have to do to get some of them??? I'll crawl to Seattle
if needed! :)
-Jenny Smart Page (87) ~ West Richland, WA
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Shirley Davis (56), Pat Aeschliman (57)
Nancy Stull (59), Howard Kirz (60)
Keith Hunter (63), Marilyn Swan (63)
Linda Reining (64), David Rivers (65)
Scott Hartcorn (67), Mike Carney (72)
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>>From: Shirley Davis Lawrence-Berrey (56)
Re: T-shirts
To: Gus Keeney (57)
The "United We Stand" T-shirts are quite nice and
good quality. I bought mine this week from our local Red
Cross Chapter. They are selling like hot cakes. I wouldn't
be surprised if the goal of one million dollars is
reached.
To: Tom Hughes (56)
The next time you see Mr. Bonjorni ask him if he
remembers me not only from Carmichael, but as the Public
Health nurse that knocked over his mailbox in Kent. Not
only did I do that, but several months later while
turning from a sunny highway into a shaded trailer court
for a home visit, I ran smack into a telephone pole. Was
cited for "failure to yield the right of way." I ended up
going to night court to protest the $50 ticket - and
guess who the judge was. I didn't have to pay the fine,
but Judge Bonjorni had a good laugh. My husband of less
than a month at the time always tells people that the
first thing he had to do after we were married was to
bail me out of jail. I'm a much better driver now!
-Shirley Davis Lawrence-Berrey (56) ~ Parkersburg, WV -
where it is a beautiful fall day.
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>>From: Pat Aeschliman Roberts (57)
Re: FEMA Offers Advice On How To Talk To Children
Perhaps this site will help with answers for children.
http://www.fema.gov/nwz01/nwz01_99.htm
-Pat Aeschliman Roberts (57)
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>>From: Nancy Stull Jewell (59)
Re: Sayings
To: David Douglas (62)
Happy is the bride the sun shines on
Lie down with dogs and you'll get fleas
Never underestimate the wrath of a woman scorned
Love all, trust no one
I think. That last one, I'm not sure of. The rest, I am.
Off to Sausage Fest in Richland, where it's in the 80s,
the sun still shines and the people glow in the dark.
-Nancy Stull Jewell (59)
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>>From: Howard Kirz (60)
Re: A tribute worth watching
Hi Maren,
Don't know if you've already published this wonderful
piece but if not please put the following URL in an
upcoming Sandstorm. It's definitely a tribute worth
watching http://www.anamericantribute.com
[NOTE: This took 12 minutes to load up on a 21,600
connection. -Maren]
P.S. After watching the president last night I had a
feeling that, for those who voted for him as well as
those who didn't, it's hard to not admire the job he's
doing right now. What an unbelievably complicated
situation. God bless America, George W. and all of us.
-Howard Kirz (60)
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>>From: Keith Hunter (63)
Re: American Flag T-shirts
I saw the information On the American flag T-shirts.
I thought I would mention that I have similar T-shirts
available on my web site.. I ship next day, except when
the rivers up.. My wife and I have sold over 500 in the
last week. We are donating $5.00 for each T-shirt sold to
the Red Cross. This was my brilliant wife's Idea! It's
super.
Child sizes: S M L - Adult sizes: S M L XL XXL.
YOU CAN GET THESE on my web site at
http://kehunter.com/proudtobeamt.html or email me directly.
-Keith Hunter (63)
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>>From: Marilyn Swan Beddo (63)
Re: I'm a Bad American - written by Ted Nugent
Perhaps you've already seen this, if not, it's too
good not to share.
Bad American by Ted Nugent
-Marilyn Swan Beddo (63)
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
To: David Douglas (62)
Re: proverbs
Never underestimate the power of a woman
If you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleas
Bomber hugs,
-Linda Reining (64) ~ Bakersfield, CA
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>>From: David Rivers (65)
Re: Hi Spot lives on
Since I haven't read anything about it in here...
maybe I missed it... but may I take a moment from these
solemn times to say what a wonderful time I had at the
Last Chance/Last Dance at Hi-Spot? I had planned to
come in on Thursday and drive down from Seattle with
Janine Rightmire Corrado (65) and her daughter, Jonnie,
that afternoon. Then just hang with the gang for a nice
time in Richland.
Needless to say, I did not get out on Thursday, so
that evening I bought a few tickets (refundable of
course) and headed for the airport at 6am. Well, I
noticed that they must have been selling Stones tickets
at the airport or something because the lines were all
the way wound around the airport... Not the Stones?
Garth? No... that's MY line? Oh Gawd! At 10:40, I managed
to get on an airplane bound for Salt Lake with about 5
other people... now I'm wearing a shirt that appears to
have been made from an American flag [see shirt on the
'slide show' -- link at the end of this entry. -Ed], so
out of all those people, I think I am the only one that
didn't have his or her bags torn apart... From Salt Lake
I made it to Seattle and at about 4pm. we were motivating
to the ol' hometown.
Saturday morning it was Spuddies with Janine,
Jim Adair (66), Kathie Moore Adair (69), Kathy Hoff Conrad (64),
John Adkins (62), Jim Stull (?), Jimbeaux (63) and the
Lovely Miss Nancy (65) and a few others... at 3pm we all
met at the Community house, where Burt Pierard (59), Fred (63)
and Ann Engel Schafer (63), Jimbeaux, John Adkins,
Linda Belliston Boehning (63), Kathy, Janine and I (I know
there were more there) set up the place in record time...
At 6pm (till midnight) "the joint was a rockin' to
the crazy beat"... It was wonderful! Lyman Powell (65)
and Debbie Lyons (65) danced all night but never touched
the ground... Jimbeaux and the Lovely Miss Nancy rocked
out when she could pull him away from swapin' lies with
Pook Smith (63)... Richard Anderson was a social butterfly,
flitting from the football game to the dance and back...
James (NAB) and Judy Willox Hodge (61) were nice
enough to guard Janine's camera from... from... from...
someone... And boy can they dance... was great watching them...
I think I stared half the night (Janine swears it was ALL night)
at Candy Longworth (64)... the face was the same... but I
couldn't figure out what was so different... The hair!
Much shorter... beautiful but it was shorter...
I watched Doug Strasser (66) and Donna Pardee Strasser (65)
dancing and I swear I could see them in the HS gym looking
exactly the same back in '65! Janine and I danced just like we
did back when. Tuna (64) and Maren (64) were the King and Queen
and reigned over the court...
I wish I could remember everyone that was there...
Roy Boy (63) brought the bomb and Fred wore his class of '63
t-shirt that is a perfect replica of the handball wall... I
happened to mention it and he thought I was saying he had
got a little large... no way... he looked as fit as he did in '63...
it was just great to see those numbers against the green again...
brought back so many memories. Mostly of skipping study hall.
Jerry Erwin's '58 Letterman's sweater was a perfect
touch. Connie Dame (65) was just beautiful... but then,
she always was!
So to Kathy, Burt, John, Linda and all the others who
went to all the time and trouble to put that wonderful
dance together... THANK YOU!
Hi-Spot
-David Rivers (65)
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>>From: Scott Hartcorn (67)
To: Dick Pierce (67)
If you're a 12 handicap, then either I have a full
head of hair or you haven't been working since that
reunion where you, Rick Maddy (67) and I played (I still
have the picture). That day you really stunk up the
place. Looking forward to our golf outing next week where
you can bet I'll be asking for strokes.
-Scott Hartcorn (67)
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>>From: Mike Carney (72)
Re: A Prayer
Hi Fellow Bombers,
My God, what a week we've had. It's so sad in the
sense that we've lost so many of our fellow Americans,
but it's So encouraging to see our powerful country pull
together in God's love.
I received an e-mail that I whole heartedly agree
with and wanted to share with you. Keep your prayers
going strong and keep that Flag waving high!! May God
Bless all of you and America!!
Unknown Author Prayer.htm
-Mike Carney (72)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/23/01
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9 Bombers and one Bomber Offspring:
Pat Quane (59), Mary Ray (61)
Sandra Genoway (62), Maren Smyth (63&64)
Dick Pierce (67), Darlene Napora (69)
Kelvin Soldat (71), Jim Anderson (72WB)
Greg Alley (73), Darrell Lars Oathes (Bomber Offspring)
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>>From: Pat Quane (59)
Re: Old Glory
Check out this patriotic site
-Pat Quane (59)
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>>From: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
To: All Bombers
Re: http://www.upliftingjokesandstuff.com
With Mike Davis' (74) permission, I just published
his poems on my site so that people beyond this forum
would have the opportunity to read them. I also published
some more special editions, which I think are worthwhile
reading.
May each of our servicemen be assigned a Guardian
Angel. I am a firm believer in Guardian Angels and I
think they are going to be out in full force.
-Mary Ray Henslee (61)
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>>From: Sandra Genoway (62)
Re: American Tribute URL
To: Howard Kirz (60)
Thank you for sharing the inspiring American Tribute
URL. I have sent it to all my cyber friends, and some
relatives, too.
-Sandra Genoway (62) ~ Edmonds, WA - where this a.m.
there is thick fog on the Sound and we can hear the
WA State Ferry horns constantly, as they cross; and,
I say a prayer for all out there.
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[For anyone who missed the URL in yesterday's Sandstorm:
http://www.anamericantribute.com Also note this took 12
minutes to load up with a 21,600 connection. -Maren]
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>>From: Maren Smyth (63&64)
Re: Pledge of Allegiance by Red Skelton
Takes a while to load up, but worth the wait.
Re: Letter to the Editor, Tri-City Herald, 9/20/01
-Maren Smyth (63&64)
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>>From: Dick Pierce (67)
To: Scott Hartcorn (67)
I AM a 12 handicap. I have more hair than you do.
Yes, it is true that I have not had a real job since I
laid sewer pipe at the trailer park at the end of Jadwin,
but I did single-handedly carry us to the 30 year reunion
tournament victory. OK, so Loughery made a few putts and
drives and chip shots.
You're going down next week. Go to the driving range.
If it's sunny, you can't tilt your head while I'm
putting. That's intentional interference.
-Pierce (67)
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>>From: Darlene Napora Shuley (69)
Re: Afghanistan
A good friend at my Office emailed this today, and
although it is long, it is very interesting. My very best
to everyone out there!
Tamim Ansary
-Darlene Napora Shuley (69)
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>>From: Kelvin Soldat (71)
Re: The Binch
-Kelvin Soldat (71)
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>>From: Jim Anderson (72WB)
I wanted to pass along this website, it's by movie-
maker-writer-activist Michael Moore,
http://www.michaelmoore.com
His take on recent events is a little different that
most, and I've found it most reassuring to read his work.
After watching our president, it's obvious what a
difficult job he has. It's unfortunate that he appears
bent on actions which will impact us all and bring more
terror. I pray he has the strength to hear ALL of the
American people.
-Jim Anderson (72WB)
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To: Mike Carney (72)
Good to see an entry from you. Thanks for the salute
to the heroes and I think I saw you in town coming in or
out of the VFW while I was hovering near the Uptown
tavern. How's the fishing?
To: Mike Davis (74)
Thanks for the poetry and inspiration. I watched Neil
Young sing "Imagine" last night and Billy Joel sing "New
York State of Mind" on the national fund raiser and
thought maybe they could use your prose. It would have
fit the moment.
-Greg Alley (73) ~ Richland - hanging around the Sausage
Fest... smelling the food... but in the beer garden
talking with a lifetime full of memories and
friends.
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>>From: Ariel DeHaviland (Bomber Offspring)
Re: Merrill Lenard Oathes (60RIP)
I hope you might be able to give me some information
about my father. Merrill Lenard Oathes [60RIP] was my
father and I would like to find anyone who might have
known him. He died when I was 4 years old and I am
trying to get any information about him I can. Thank you
very much for you time.
P.S.- my name used to be Darrell Lars Oathes.
-Ariel DeHaviland (Bomber Offspring)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/24/01
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5 Bombers today:
Ken Ely (49), Dan Noble (58), Ernie Trujillo (59)
Earl Bennett (63), Lee Bush (68), Class of '82 Reunion Committee
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URLs sent by a Bomber:
http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2001/09/13/justice/index.html
http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2001/09/14/afghanistan/index.html
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>>From: Ken Ely (49)
Re: Jim Anderson (72)
Jim Anderson's posting should have been in THE
SANDBOX.
-Ken Ely (49)
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[You're right, Ken... apologies to Alumni Sandstorm
readers... the remainder of your text -- explaining why
Jim Anderson's (72WB) entry belongs in THE SANDBOX is in
THE SANDBOX -- Issue number 132. -Maren]
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>>From: Dan Noble (58)
Maren
Attached is a picture I put together the other day.
-Dan Noble (58)
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[Check out Dan's picture -Maren]
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>>From: Ernie Trujillo (59)
Re: Boulder Red Cross Benefit Jam
Check out this benefit jam scheduled for next weekend
(Sept. 29th). My daughter (Rita Trujillo Haugland) is
organizing it for the city of Boulder, CO. She'd like to
get Larry Coryell (61) to play for this event; however,
it's such short notice I'm sure it will be a scheduling
nightmare. I've attached the press release for anyone
from the Colorado area that might want to attend or help
out.
{See the press release -Maren]
-Ernie Trujillo (59)
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>>From: Earl Bennett (63)
Dear Friends and Loved Ones:
Several have asked, so I figure I'd better update as
many friends and family as possible at once. I've
selected most of the addresses in my contact list that
are not military or military/federal employees - they
already know most of this.
The unit I command is not a commissioned unit,
therefore we generally are not mobilized as a unit, but
as individuals, usually voluntarily, and always based on
a need for the specific skills we possess. Several of my
sailors have indicated willingness - in one case
anxiousness - to go on active duty for periods of 30 to
179 days. I love this unit - they are a top-performing
team, go the extra mile, and I've not had a single
discipline problem in the year I've known them. I
characterize us as "World-class cryptology in a southern
family atmosphere." As a unit we conduct a live
cryptologic mission one weekend per month, to augment
work done by active duty units that cannot handle the
whole problem alone. In the past we have occasionally
expanded beyond the one weekend per month activity, and
may do so again in the near future as our capabilities
are upgraded.
When the FBI advertised on TV for Arabic, Farsi and
Chinese linguists to call in about supporting the effort,
my wife wrote down the number and I tried to call - busy.
Same story next morning. Then my boss told me to quit
calling - he is not releasing me to anyone without direct
orders from our Commander or higher. There is good
rationale - we have plenty to do in direct support of our
President's (GO G.W.!!!) war on terrorism right where we
are. It also makes sense that I not volunteer to mobilize
elsewhere from the standpoint of continuing to lead my
reserve unit, as we also contribute directly to national
intelligence requirements.
Please pray for our son, Larry, who is likely on tap
for action considering his current assignment and special
forces training. Naturally, operational security makes it
impossible for us to know, at this time, if or where or
when he would/is/has deploy/ing/ed. He was preparing to
return to civilian status early next year, but that could
be on hold as well. Our son-in-law, Hanford, who is
Health and Safety Director for the Red Cross in
Charlottesville, VA, is on call to assist DC or New York
chapters with physical security evaluations and
improvements, if needed. They haven't called on him yet,
so we hope he will be around for granddaughter Ariel's
third birthday party Sep 23. It is also our 24th
anniversary, but we are delaying our big celebration to
October 13, when the Reserve Center in Greensboro, NC
(where my unit drills), will have the annual Navy Day
ball.
God bless you all, and thank you for your love and
prayers. Please continue to lift up all our sailors,
marines, soldiers, airmen, coast guardsmen, law
enforcement, firemen and other uniformed services and
their civilian colleagues before God for courage,
tenacity, and peace. Love, ecb3
-Earl Bennett (63)
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>>From: Lee Bush (68)
To: Jim Anderson (72WB)
After reading your e-mail, in the 9/23/01 issue of
the Alumni Sandstorm,
[Most of Lee's text moved to THE SANDBOX #132]
In ending, isn't freedom great! You feel one way and
can express it. Likewise, so can I. God Bless America!
-Lee Bush (68)
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>>From: Reunion Committee (82)
Re: Reunion '82 in 2002
The meeting last Wednesday Sept. 19th had VERY POOR
turn out :( We won't be able to do this reunion without
your help! Those of you that did come forward recently
and volunteer your help, we appreciate it more than you
know. Show some Bomber spirit.... VOLUNTEER ... it'll be
fun :) Check out the Bomber '82 web page for the next
upcoming meeting... I'm sure you'll want to be at this
one!!!!! ;)
Class of '82 Reunion Committee:
Jil Lytle Smith
Tracey Wood Peloquin,
Heidi Hogan Gottshalk
Teresa Dunham Johnson
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5 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Patti Jones (60), David Douglas (62)
Carol Converse (64), Patty Stordahl (72)
Brad Upton (74)
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>>From: Patti Jones ('60)
Re: Richland Bomber Alumni Rings
The ring team has reached its first goal with Mark,
Jostens representative. The goal being that we have 20
orders. First deliveries of the Alumni Ring will be
approximately ten weeks.
If you haven't visited the Alumni Ring Website, please do.
The ring team spent hours to bring an Alumni Ring to
the Bombers in record time. I want to say a special thank
you to everyone of the team for their contribution. Judy
Willox Hodge ('61) Leonard Peters ('61), Gary Behymer ('64),
Maren Smyth ('64), David Rivers ('65).
Can't wait to see the entries in the Sandstorm when
the first ring arrives.
Bombers Forever,
-Patti Jones ('60)~ Browns Point, WA - where fall is
putting its glow during the sunshine of the day.
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>>From: David Douglas ('62)
Thank you to all who assisted with the proverb
endings. Those provided by Nancy Stull Jewell ('59)
seemed to fit the consensus.
In introducing myself to my classes, I've been
telling them about Richland's history. I mention that
sometimes people ask us if we glow in the dark. I tell
them, "Of course not. Unless we've been exposed to bright
sunlight for a couple of hours."
I had my first exposure to Chinese family life
Sunday when Chris, a student, invited me and several
other students to her home to make and enjoy Chinese
dumplings, a treat for special occasions. Her parents
were very gracious, and we had a great time. I even
assembled a few dumplings myself (and they were
delicious). Chris had a piano and played several songs
for us, in return for my playing the only song I can
remember from my childhood piano lessons - "Black Hawk
Waltz," memorized for a piano recital. But the most fun
of all was teaching them to play "Chopsticks." Never in
a million years would I have ever dreamed I would some
day be teaching "Chopsticks" to Chinese students!
-David Douglas ('62) ~ Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
Re: September 11, 2001
It sure has been great to see all these "forwards"
being past around to help us with the tragedy of Sept.
11. I'm greatly encouraged and I know others are as well.
I hope this nation will be able to remain united.
Re: Hi-Spot
Thank you, David Rivers ('65), for letting us know
about the Last Chance/Last Dance at Hi Spot. I hadn't
seen anything about it until now. All those pictures are
really neat also. You did good. I had wanted to go
myself. We were up in Wenatchee at the time, but I really
wanted to spend as much time with my daughter and
grandkids as possible, being this was the last trip until
next summer.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
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>>From: Patty Stordahl ('72)
Ghosts from the past.
I have written in before and back slid for awhile. I
am back and letting everyone who loves Karaoke to get in
touch with me. Randy Hansen ('72) and Peter Brandt ('72)
were at my home in Tukwila, WA last weekend. It was a
memory jog and so totally fun.
If there are any other Bombers out there in the Seattle
Area or further South call me or email me and let's have
a Bomber karaoke night my house. No one will quit their
day jobs but we did have a ton of fun. We are musically
challenged but what the heck. Lots of other friends were
here too and we just were all silly.
[Patty's address was deleted here for her privacy... If
you want her address, send her email and ask . -Maren]
P.S. The guys did great. Randy will bring his guitar next
time.
P.S.S. Thanks again for the old record with my aunt
singing on it Geri Stordahl...Shannon was brought to
humiliating tears by her sons Mike & Marc Shannon. I
believe they were Bombers also in the late 70s. She so
treasures it and wanted me to pass along the thanks. I
told her I would and you know who you are.
She now lives in Puyallup. Geri was wondering if
anyone knew how to get in touch with a music teacher way
back in the days of the Stordahl Bomber clan, 1942 - '53
I think his name Harley? I am unsure if that is his first
or last name. She said she would love to hear from the
class so any of you that remember the Stordahl girls who
lived on Birch St. in Richland way before my time please
feel free to write me and I will send her the email
addresses. She is very active and still very pretty. June
Stordahl is in West Richland, Lois is in New York,
Marilyn, & Cristel are in CA. Shirley is with Wes in
Heaven I guess. Along with Melinda and Kris their
parents. Mom & Geri will be going back to visit Martha
Stifter and another Bomber from '72 her son Shawn. He is
doing really well as a real estate agent. They are in
Kansas. I think I will get his email and post it for any
who are interested in contacting him. Maybe I will get it
by tomorrow from my mother.
-Patty Stordahl ('72)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
To: all you VanPort Bombers.
I will be headlining at Harvey's Comedy Club in
Portland next week, Oct. 2nd-7th. I hope to see some of
you there! Please come and introduce yourself! As a
bonus, Mike Davis will open the show with some poetry.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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Funeral Notice scanned from TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
~ Kathleen Hall Hodge ~ Class of 1961 ~ 1943 - 09/19/01 ~
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/26/01
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Anita Hughes (52), Ramona Miller (54)
Gus Keeney (57), Darlene Napora (69)
Patty Stordahl (72), Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: Anita Hughes Hogan ('52)
Re: Old Glory
-Anita Hughes Hogan ('52)
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>>From: Ramona Miller Bruggeman ('54)
To: Patty Stordahl ('72)
The music teacher's name was Harley Stell. A
wonderful teacher and a very fun choir leader. My very
best memories of high school are the "Choir Moments."
-Ramona Miller Bruggeman ('54)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
To: Patty Stordahl (72)
Harley Stell was the vocal music teacher during that
period thru '57 when I graduated. Maybe even longer. He
even let me talk him into letting Doug Stiles ('57) into
the Choir to help us with "Bottom". Doug turned to be one
of the best Basses because he didn't have to strain to
get the real low notes!!!
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Darlene Napora Shuley ('69)
Re: Historical Perspective
I'm making all three of my kids read this one as they
have no historical perspective and have been wondering
what they could do about the September 11th tragedy...
Historical Perspective
-Darlene Napora Shuley ('69)
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>>From: Patty Stordahl ('72)
It is me again. I just spoke with my brother,
Richard Stordahl (77). He would love to get connected and
receive the sandstorm. Many of you who remember him may
remember him as the cutie in the wheel chair. He still is
in the wheel chair and in my eyes still a cutie in need
of a hair cut. *LOL* Email me for his email address and
please feel free as he is pretty much home bound now and
does not go to work. He still drives and hangs with a
few of his school chums. He would love to read about all
the things going on and from other Bombers.
Thanks to all who have responded for karaoke as well
as to get in touch with my Aunt Geri Stordahl Shannon.
She will be so excited. I printed out everyone's response
and will fax them to her son, Marc. She will be getting
in touch with you as soon as she gets connected to a
computer. Or by phone one of the two.
Bombers are always in my thoughts. I guess I never
thought about privacy along with entering in my email.
Opps. Still the same open gal I was in high school. *LOL*
Take care everyone and Mike Lemler ('72) We will get
the clan together and sing off key if we must but we will
sing.
Merle Huesties ('72): You better bring the kids.
*LOL*
Carol (60) you will be notified also. Peter & Randy
(both '72) keep the interest coming.
Later & Thanks again for the work you do to keep this
paper alive.
-Patty Stordahl ('72)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
To: Brad Upton ('74)
Re: Opening at Harvey's Comedy Club in Portland, Oct. 2
Sorry, Brad, can't make it to open your show with a
little prose. So I will offer it here now, maybe you can
use it.
I'm funnyman, Brad.
Please, pull up a chair.
You'll notice me quick,
for I have no hair.
-Davis ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/27/01
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Pierard (52), Janet Wilgus (59)
Jeff Curtis (69), Patty Stordahl (72)
Brad Upton (74), Reunion Committee (82)
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From: The Bomber Alumni Resource Services (B.A.R.S.)
Re: Public Forum for Richland School Board
Meet the candidates and discuss the issues
OCTOBER 18, 2001 7pm.
Chief Jo Auditorium
504 Wilson St., Richland
Let's get involved and choose our board!
Sponsored by Bomber Alumni Resource Services (B.A.R.S.)
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One Bomber asks:
I guess I'm out of date. Please define *LOL*. Does it
mean Lots of Luck??
*LOL* means Laughing Out Loud -Maren
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
I have followed with interest the many Sandstorm
comments on the events of September 11. Living in
suburban Boston as I do now, I have experienced firsthand
the enormous pain that people in our area are suffering.
Public prayer vigils and memorial services occur
constantly. Each day the newspapers report the funerals
of local people killed in the planes or the World Trade
Center, and I find it profoundly sad reading the stories
of so many promising and talented young people whose
lives were so senselessly destroyed by these criminals.
Our airport, from which the two hijacked planes that hit
the W.T.C. departed, is hunkered down like a fortress,
and airline business has fallen off dramatically. The
college where I now teach canceled classes and had a
campus wide prayer service, and the students spend a lot
of time talking about the events that happened so close
to them and for many of them directly touched their
lives.
Surely the best strategy is to hunt down these
wretched criminals, bring them to justice, and root out
this social disease that has infected our world. However,
I am not convinced that an all-out war will accomplish
anything other than fill the world with more America
haters than are already out there. Also it would mean
that the terrorists made us just like them - people who
use random violence and brutality to gain their way. Thus
American values are at stake here, and I wish our leaders
wisdom and good sense as they struggle to root out
terrorism. Anyway, I thought y'all might like a few
observations from one in this part of the country.
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59)
To: Patty Stordahl ('72)
Re: Harley Stell
Just wanted you to mention that I went to my very
second rehearsal of the Mid-Columbia Chorale and one of
the section members mentioned singing under the direction
of Harley Stell at West Side UP Church in Richland.
Needless to say, that turned into quite a conversation
about singing ventures from my high school days. This
person thought that Mr. Stell (as he will always be to
me) was in the Tacoma area, at least when he left
Richland many years ago. I also know that Gordon Pappas,
Col-Hi band director, is still with us somewhere in the
Walnut Creek/Concord area of California. Both of these
teachers were very talented and speaking from the choir
and ensemble experience, pretty demanding of the
students. So, pervasive rumors aside... no, I won't tell,
participating in the vocal music program was fun, I made
lasting friendships and learned enough to carry over to
college/univ. music programs.
Now, here's the pitch: The Mid Columbia Chorale is
accepting new members and we are preparing a challenging
and varied program for a holiday performance. The
director is only just fabulously talented... (and the
most beautiful voice!) so if you would like to join us,
just drop me a line and I'll give you the details.
Sopranos are in particular demand, but any part is
welcome. I would love to see some former Col-Hi singers
there. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evening at 7pm at a
church on Columbia Center Blvd.
-Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59)
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>>From: Jeff Curtis ('69)
Re: A - City Youths
I found an interesting and timely quote attributed to
humorist Will Rogers the other day, "Diplomacy is the art
of saying "Nice doggie" until you can find a rock". I
guess in our case we will need to find the doggie too.
Our band, the fabulous A-City Youths are at it again.
This Saturday night 9/29, at 7:00 we will be performing
at the West Fest, another sausage fest fundraiser, this
time for Holy Rosary School in West Seattle. My wife has
begun to refer to our musical endeavors this summer as
the "Weenie Tour 2001". Its located at 4142 42nd Ave. W. in
West Seattle - Fauntleroy Way to Oregon St., right to 42nd
Ave., right and 2 or 3 blocks to the school. If you're in
the area and have absolutely nothing else to do, drop by
and say hi. It should be fun. Then again - we're
entertaining but we're no Brad Upton (74).
-Jeff Curtis ('69) ~ Seattle, WA
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>>From: Patty Stordahl ('72)
I can not thank you all enough. My brother, Richard (77)
will be so happy to see some of his classmates actually
emailed me for his email address. Have fun class of '77.
If anyone would like to shoot pool, he has a table in his
living room.
Also thanks to all the assistance regarding Harvey
Stell, the choir teacher. Geri would love to find out if
anyone knows his where abouts. He cut some records of
some of you lovely voiced classmates and now she has one
of the 38's she is interested in getting more if they are
floating out there. She gave me permission to give out
her address and phone number to all who inquire to me via
email. She is just giggling about this Bomber "paper".
She does not have a computer but will use me for now and
maybe I can get her over here to type her own messages.
That would be fun, Again thanks for the help with the
Teacher and if any one knows his last where abouts I can
do the sleuthing if I get a start.
Actually, If anyone wants to contact any Bomber in my
family, you can contact me and I will forward your email
or level of interest.
All Stordahls that ever lived in the Tri Cities.
Darcia Davis ('94)
Rian Davis (last year as Bomber '95) He moved back up
here to me in '95... graduated in the NW.
Thanks,
-Patty Stordahl ('72)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
To: Mike Davis ('74)
My waist is 32 inches... the same as graduation day,
27 years ago.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Class of '82 Reunion Committee
RE: Next Planning Meeting
A date has been set for the class of '82 reunion
planning meeting. It will be October 17th at 6:00p at
Rattlesnake Mt. Brewing Co. 2696 N. Columbia Center Blvd.
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!
Thanks,
The Class of '82 Reunion Committee
- Heidi Hogan Gottshalk
- Jil Lytle Smith
- Tracey Wood Peloquin
- Teresa Dunham Johnson
- Craig Hall
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/28/01
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Ralph Myrick (51), Marilyn Richey (53)
Miriam Tyler (60), Shirley Armstrong (61)
Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
To: Marian Howser (51)
Marian,
I received the pictures. I will take them to Mom
to see if she can see them. Thank you for taking
time to send them.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Marilyn Richey ('53)
To: Fellow Bombers
I would like to thank all who sent messages, cards
and flowers to me when I had some medical problems in
July. They said they found out through the Alumni
Sandstorm of my problem. It meant a lot to me that people
took time out of their lives to think of a fellow Bomber
at a low point time in their life.
I would also like to tell everybody that was at the
Club 40 reunion that it is going to continue with a new
group of Bombers taking over the reins and will continue
with it next year. Burt Pierard ('59) is the new
President of the group and will lead us to still having
the best alumni club in the country. I know that my
brother Don Richey ('47) would be happy to know this is
going to continue.
I also want to express my thanks to all the persons
who came over and asked about my brother and his health.
I know that if his health continues to be good next year,
I am going to get him to the function one of those
evenings. He worked a lot of hours to help start this
club and he will be glad to hear it is going to continue.
Thanks again and it was good to see so many from
class of '51 again after all these years.
-Marilyn Richey ('53) ~ Richland
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>>From: Miriam Tyler Lane ('60)
To: Ann Bishop Myers (60)
Dear Ann,
I am going to be walking the Astoria Bridge on
the 9th of October but keep posting those luncheons.
I am hoping one of these months I will get there.
Love,
-Miriam Tyler Lane ('60)
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>>From: Shirley Armstrong Dvorak ('61)
Re: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55) - 9/27/01
Laura is doing somewhat better, they have been having
her breathe on her own for a few hours through out each
day and hopefully the doctors will take the breathing
tube out of her throat today [9/27/01] or tomorrow.
Things are looking up and she is eager to come home
hopefully to Richland to be with her family and friends.
Keep the prayers coming and thanks for the prayers.
-Shirley Armstrong Dvorak ('61) ~ Quinlan, TX - where
it is 55 degrees this morning, it is wonderful.
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
To: Brad Upton ('74)
Yeah, but I bet your hat size is smaller!
-Davis ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/29/01
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9 Bombers today:
Mike Clowes (54), Janice Woods (60WB)
Patti Jones (60), Shirley Armstrong (61)
Anita Cleaver (63), Susie Shaver (63)
Maren Smyth (63&64), Pam Ehinger (67)
Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Miriam Tyler Lane ('60)
I hope that walking across the Astoria Bridge is for
a worth while cause. Certainly more worth while than
missing a "Bomber Lunch" in Fife. Would this be cause
for your big brother to worry about?
Miriam's big brother is Dore Tyler ('53), to whom I
have been held up as an example. *LOL*
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ Albany, OR - where
the monsoons have abated for a while.
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>>From: Janice Woods Ehrke ('60WB)
To: Marilyn Richey ('53)
Welcome back, hope you are fine as a fiddle again.
So enjoy your entries, keep them coming.
-Janice Woods Ehrke ('60WB)
from sunny, screwy San Francisco, CA
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>>From: Patti Jones ('60)
Re: The Other Side of Things
This story is circulating through e-mail. I received
it and wanted to share...
-Patti Jones ('60)
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>>From: Shirley Armstrong Dvorak ('61)
Re: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
They did take the tube from Laura's throat yesterday
[9/28/01] and had her sitting up... this is really good
news. However, as the doctors emphasize, she is still in
a very serious condition. The next thing that would be
wonderful would be when she can talk and let her tell us
how she is feeling and when she wants to come home.
Prayers really do work.
Thanks.
-Shirley Armstrong Dvorak ('61) ~ Quinlan, TX
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>>From: Anita Cleaver Heiling ('63)
Re: Small world
Dean [Heiling ('63)] and I are taking golf lessons
and happened to mention to our instructor that we were
from Richland. He (Robert Ring) went to Jason Lee but
moved to Kennewick during grade school. He remembered a
lot of the "kids" from the class of '65 and was tempted
to come to our All Bomber reunion as he has lots of good
memories of his childhood in Richland. Nice to hear!
-Anita Cleaver Heiling ('63)
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>>From: Susie Shaver Caldwell ('63)
Harley Stell was my teacher in '61, and maybe after
he had to deal with me, he left. Anyway, he went to
Mt. Tahoma, and I was crestfallen. I loved the man, and
he was the best. I accompanied the choir, and he was a
great instructor. I stayed with the choir, but it wasn't
the same, so I quit and went into DRUGS. So I'm a
pharmacist, doing legal drugs.....
-Susie Shaver Caldwell ('63)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 and '64)
Re: the Washington Times and the Rocky Mountain News
I've received this from numerous friends in recent
days -- Bombers and non Bombers alike -- I was *FINALLY*
able to verify this on the Rocky Mountain News website...
The only trouble there was that they wanted me to shell
out a buck twenty-five to read the entire article and
they wanted a credit card number!!! Since I don't do
credit cards, I took the beginning from the Rocky
Mountain News and pieced it together with the text
from other emails I've received.
-Maren Smyth ('63 and '64)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
Hey, I'd like to welcome to the online Bomber family,
Steve Schockley ('67), Marilin Greenwell Wolford ('67),
and Joyce Soehnlein ('67).
Well, Guy & Gals! Since these great people are from
the class of '67, let's all welcome them on board!
Hope to see Steve, Marilin, Joyce on here soon!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67) ~ Thorp WA - where fall is
here! Down in the 40s this AM.
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Message from an Ensign from The USS Winston Churchill
This was sent to me, thought I'd share it.
Message from an Ensign
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/30/01
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Anita Hughes (52), Ann Bishop (60)
Shirley Armstrong (61), Gary Behymer (64)
Mike Franco (70), Brad Upton (74)
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>>From: Anita Hughes Hogan ('52)
To: Patti Jones ('60)
Thank you for sharing the letter with us. It
was very interesting.
To: Shirley Armstrong Dvorak ('61)
Re: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
I am happy to hear the Laura Dean is a little
better. I am sorry that she has been so ill.
-Anita Hughes Hogan ('52)
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>>From: Ann Bishop Myers ('60)
Re: October Luncheon
The Women of '60 will be having their monthly
lunch on Saturday, October 6, 11:30 AM at Los Margaritas
at 627 Jadwin, Richland. See you there!
-Ann Bishop Myers ('60) ~ Kennewick, WA
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>>From: Shirley Armstrong Dvorak ('61)
Re: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55)
Laura is not having a good day today 9/29/01
apparently she is having problems breathing on her own
and with fluid on her lungs, they are making her as
comfortable as possible, like I said yesterday the
doctors have stated that she is still in a very serious
condition. She has a long ways to go. I only hope and
pray for the small improvements and that the small ones
all add up to big ones and that when the time is right
she will get to come home.
-Shirley Armstrong Dvorak ('61) ~ Quinlan, TX
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Thank you Shirley
My sincere thanks to Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
and helpers on the great job that is being done on the
Richland Bomber FUNERAL NOTICES LINKS website
I would suggest that ALL of us search for any obituaries
or funeral notices that we and/or our parents may have
clipped over the years that may be added to Shirley's
listings.
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ Now living in downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
To: Brad Upton ('74) and Mike Davis ('74)
Unbelievable!!!! Brad's waist size and Mike's IQ...
mmmmm.. never mind.
-Mike Franco ('70)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Re: A Story Problem:
After polishing off a couple dozen Spudnuts,
Mike Davis ('74) leaves the Spudnut Shop at 11am
and heads west on Williams Blvd. At the exact same
time, I leave my alma mater of Spalding Elementary
School and head east on Williams Blvd. Both of us
are walking. Where and what time do we meet?
The answer will be provided in tomorrow's Sandstorm.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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August, 2001 ~ October, 2001