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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/01/01
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilyn Richey ('53), Janet Wilgus ('59)
Carol Carson ('60), Frank Osgard ('63WB)
Jim House ('63), Peg Sheeran ('63)
Linda Reining ('64), Susan Nelson ('67)
Ken Staley ('68), Steve Piippo ('70)
Peggy Adair ('72), Paula Mulvey ('79)
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>>From: Marilyn Richey (53)
To: Chuck Holtz '55)
Chuck:
Write to me on E-mail about a supplement plan
through Mutual of Omaha that I have had for 3 three
years. I had major surgery (colon cancer) in July and as
of now the bill is over $50,000 and between Medicare and
the plan I have, I haven't had to put out a penny. I'd
be glad to give some information about the cost and plan
that I have.
-Marilyn Richey (53)
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>>From: Janet Wilgus Beaulieu (59)
Dear Sandstormers:
Just had to respond to entries about the gorgeous
California weather. Well, as Richland "Returnee
Retirees" (from 30 years in California) I have to tell
you that my husband tried out his new (and it is a new
design!) snow shovel/pusher yesterday and he was like a
kid playing in the snow waiting for the school bus!! He
couldn't wait to show me how "easy" the new snow removal
device was to operate!! Actually no shoveling necessary,
only 2 inches on the ground, which unfortunately melted
the next morning) he just remembered he had purchased
the "new toy"...just in case. The children across the
way were having so much fun in the snow ... bags and
books stacked at the bus stop and they were throwing
snow balls, making snowmen, holding the cat under a big
spruce tree and then when the bus pulled up, dropped
everything instantly and dashed for their bundles. (The
cat was so happy to have them outta there... he escaped
to the porch!) Yes, Moms, not much has changed. The
weather reports were for "perhaps" canceling school due
to snow (get real, two inches??? Remember the blizzard
of '49 and we were in school!!! yeah!) and of course the
students love the snow (as much as we did?) and are all
nice and wet for the rest of the morning!!
When I awoke and saw that beautiful white snow
covering everything, I couldn't wait to get out...
remember, I haven't seen snow like this in years and
years and it's right in our yard!! I just had to get out
in that beautiful white landscape... walked around the
yard and talked to the neighbors horses (carrots, of
course) and marveled at such quiet beauty. Yes, we are
lucky enough to have found a place in the Richland
"country" that, as I recall, was an informal firing
range in the sage brush! It's a neighborhood, to be
sure, but still a bit country, I can sit on my patio and
watch our favorite little neighbor girl practice her
dressage routine on the "green fairway"... and this is
better than watching golfers, I can assure you... the
language between horse and rider is so much more
refined!! Ha. And the riding is the most understated
elegant "dance" I've seen! There is a gang in the
neighborhood, however, a covey of quail we call the
"Gang of 27!" and they are ever present, always scurrying
around and getting into mischief (grape vines are their
fav target!) and looking out for huge flickers and
magpies!
Re: Columbia Choral
Had a section rehearsal at our house last night for
the Columbia Choral and so here's the plug: We have two
Christmas/Holiday concerts:
Fri. evening, Dec. 7, 7:30pm, Lord of Life Church,
640 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick
Sunday, December 9, 3:00pm, Battelle Auditorium,
Battelle Blvd., Richland.
This will be a lovely performance from 35 folks who
have worked diligently for months on challenging music
just because they love singing. (Thanks Mr. Stell!) Hope
some of you Bombers will be in attendance. As in the
past, there is so much musical talent in this area. Our
director is working on his Ph.D. in music, our
accompanist has two Masters in music, so, as singers,
we are in good hands.
Re: Steve Stull ('69)
Hello:
I just wanted to add this site address for the
details of Steve Stull's fantastic accomplishment on the
European Senior Tour. My son sent this to me and for
golf fans, especially of us "older" folks, it is a must
read.
Article on Steve Stull
Enjoy safe holidays and though I don't often write
to the 'Storm, I read everyday and so enjoy all the
contributions and happy reminiscences of "our home
town."
-Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59)
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>>From: Carol Carson (Southam) Renaud '60
Re: Movies
The discussion of movies prompts me to mention one
that was defining for me - "Man With The Golden Arm."
This movie was probably responsible for me deciding
NEVER to try drugs - not even Pot. I thought one drag
would put a monkey on my back forever! I'm sure glad
they didn't include wine as one of the evils in that
movie - I'd be a tea-totaler! LOL
-Carol Carson (Southam) Renaud '60 ~ Renton, WA, where
it is overcast - cool and rainy off & on
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>>From: Frank Osgard ('63WB)
Re: The Osgard family
Anita didn't present all the facts (probably memory
loss induced by Aqua Net, white lipstick and fuzzy
sweaters). They do have a lovely home, on a skinny
street not meant for the SS Frank (formerly known as
T- Rex). They had some nice folks over for dinner that
night. But they forgot to introduce us, or ask if we
needed to use the facilities. I hadn't been asked to
leave that fast, since some guy across the hall ran our
butts out of room 508 at the Camlin.
The last time I saw Anita, was in the Spudnut Shop.
I really didn't see her, but I did find her gum under
the table.
I 'm enclosing my picture with my brother Darrell
and my other brother Darrell, who some of you might
remember.
fRANK
p.s. it is just me or does the smell of popcorn make you
think of the Dime Store?
-Frank Osgard ('63WB)
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>>From: Jim House (63)
To: Anita Cleaver (63)
Thanks for posting the picture of Frank Osgard (63WB).
I was so disappointed the new RV failed him on his
journey to R2k.
Looks like the same old Frank to me, lovingly clutching
a wine bottle like a new born child. The only difference
appears to be he now prefers wine that costs more than a
dollar a bottle.
I heard that during his last visit to a Gold Medal
(63) family he claimed his RV needed parts, so he parked
in their back yard for two weeks. Because of his
plumbing problems he was repeatedly running in and out
of their house all night long.
Has he really changed that much since winning the
lottery?
-Jim House (63) ~ Houston, TX
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>>From: Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
To: Anita Cleaver '63
Re: Your pictures of Frank...
Please let us know where donations can be
sent - whatever we can do to help a fellow classmate..
-Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
To: Carol Converse Maurer (64)
We got the storm yesterday and it is still raining
this morning. We also have the tule fog and a few school
delays (busses won't run in those conditions, so school
is delayed for 2-3 hours, depending on what part of the
county the school is in). Since my grandkids are
"walkers", they still have to be to school on time. ;)
As for not having to shovel snow, Bakersfield got
snow about three years ago - some parts of town had
enough to be able to go out and make a snowman... should
have seen how these crazy Californians reacted to the
snow on the ground and on the streets! Some businesses
closed for the day and others told employees to stay
home, cause streets were too slick!!!!!! Even the police
were advising that people stay off the streets unless it
was absolutely necessary to be out!!!!! ;) had to teach
my grandkids how to build a snowman! They learned real
quick how to have a snowball fight, though!
-Linda Reining (64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - where it is 54
outside and 68 inside - finally had to give in and
turn on the heat.
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>>From: Susan Nelson Smith ('67)
To: Pam Ehinger Nassen (67)
I don't remember the show you spoke of, but do
remember "Tales From the Tomb" and "Twilight Zone". I
wanted to go to bed and hide. But everyone else in the
family wanted to watch it. So I sat in my Mom's lap and
covered my eyes.
Dick, I'm glad your stronger now, my daughter has
gained the name pumpkin from my husband, It always made
me think of how much you were teased about it.
Where's Scott today?
-Susan Nelson Smith ('67)
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>>From: Ken Staley '68
Re: The Music of Youth
Ah...George
You now perhaps can have an idea of the impact you
made on a generation. How many remember that first Ed
Sullivan Show with the boys, who now look so clean cut?
Can you remember your parent's comments on the 'long
hair'?
Thank you for introducing to America eastern
mysticism, bringing yet another expression of love and
existence to the fore front.
Thank you for "While my guitar gently weeps."
Thank you for "Here comes the sun."
Thank you for sharing your talents with us, George.
You truly were an important part of my youth.
-Ken Staley '68
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>>From: Steve Piippo 70 and still here
To: Dan Ham 72
How about the pond, I think it's called Clear Lake,
behind the cemetery. Great BB gun territory and really
cool forts.
-Steve Piippo (70)
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>>From: Peggy Adair (72)
To: Danny Ham (72)
Ah yes, I remember those days very well and all the
same places. However, my mode of transportation was by
horse rather than by foot. Bet I traveled farther and a
bit quicker. Our trail was behind the red barn over the
first sand dune, take a right, and ride along the
cement-lined canal. Those little lizards were everywhere
back then but rarely seen lately. We used to ride out to
the Vantage highway when they were just punching it
through (and still was dirt before paving) and race our
horses. The horses always knew when we hit the road,
it was race time! I am sure the paving crew didn't
appreciate us very much but what the heck.
You're right in saying parents probably wouldn't
allow their kids being gone for so long. In the summer,
my mother would pack me a lunch, drop me off at the
Richland Riders' Club in the morning and would pick me
up at dark. We never worried about our well being. The
Riders' Club was a big family and they took care of the
kids.
The put-put golf course you spoke of I think was
located where the old green barn riding stables once
was. My memory may fail me, and if it has, I am certain
one of our historians will correct me.
Don't have to tell you what kind of weather we're
having, you have the same.
-Peggy Adair (72)
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>>From: Paula Mulvey Noakes ('79)
Re: Resthaven Cemetery -- Richland
Hi,
I noticed in a recent newsletter that somebody had
asked about the cemetery in Richland across from the old
Sacajawea school site. (I missed the first part of the
thread so forgive me if this is wrong!) They are still
burying people there; at least when my dad died in
January of this year he was buried there alongside his
first wife, who died in 1957 (? not 100% sure of the
date). We had the funeral at the LDS Jadwin Chapel and
so we just walked over to the cemetery for the graveside
portion of the service.
Also, my mom was inquiring about buying a plot there
for herself. She has a plot in Kaysville, Utah, but
since she's lived in Richland for 41+ years, she doesn't
really feel the need to go home to Utah to be buried,
you know?
And they told her there were still a few spaces left
there in Resthaven.
I have enjoyed looking at the older headstones when
I'm there putting flowers on my dad's grave. There must
be some very interesting stories behind some of those
deaths, if only we had them available to read!
By the way, my dad was Charles Mulvey... we lived up
on Thayer in an "A" house (mom's still there but looking
to sell), and I went to Sacajawea through 5th grade,
then Spalding, then Carmichael and Col High. Dad came up
from Utah with the Remington Arms crew in 1942 as a
firefighter. When we were going through his things we
found a couple of fireman's shields from that job. I
brought one of them home with me and it's a nice
remembrance of the history of this place!
-Paula Mulvey Noakes ('79)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/02/01
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Norma Loescher ('53), Carol Hollingsworth ('55)
Dick Pierce ('67), Vicki Schrecengost ('67)
Llorene Myers Bezanson ('72), Teena Stoner ('79)
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>>From: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
Re: Club 40
Word is in the mail that Club 40 has arisen like a
phoenix from the ashes, and we are actively looking for
new members. About 35 local members and a few from out
of town met for potluck, sound-bathing in Christmas
carols from the loft, and newsletter folding on Friday.
We mailed a DustStorm to 1423 Bombers -- just this once.
May's DustStorm is reserved for dues paying members only.
If you've attended your 40th class reunion, or if
you're in the classes of '62, '63 or '64, you can join
immediately. So many spark plugs exist in those classes,
we wrote associate member status for them into the
bylaws!
We want former members back, as well as new.
"Wannabes" are welcome. Even if they didn't graduate, or
graduated elsewhere, we share memories and friendship
ties and have a lot of fun at our annual reunions.
We have a small stash of extra DustStorms for new
members.
Just send your annual dues of $5.00 (such a deal!) to:
Richland High School Club 40
P.O. Box 1832
Richland, WA 99352
Bomber cheers,
-Norma Loescher Boswell '53 - Co-Treasurer for Club 40
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>>From: Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin, 55
Dime stores remind me of Blue Waltz perfume and
Tangee lipstick: the kind of lipstick you put on and it
was clear and then it turned pinkish red the longer it
was on. We got away with wearing lipstick very young
with this.
By the way, any girl who wore anything on her eyes
in the form of makeup was headed for "ruination".
Do any girls remember these names?
-Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin, 55
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>>From: Dick Pierce (67)
Well, at 53 it always makes me feel better when
something I was trying to remember finally comes to me.
My daughter was telling me and my friend that she really
loves math. My buddy then said how much he liked math.
Then I remembered that someone asked in the Alumni
Sandstorm if anyone could remember the name of that
German lady trigonometry teacher when we were recalling
the old Calvin Gentle stories. Bing!
I think her name was Mrs. Abbot. She's the one I
thought must surely own stock in an overhead projector
company because most of our classes were spent in the
dark when she hovered over that machine. I think the
class was right after lunch or one class later.
Don't need no supplemental memory capsules yet.
Bought some though.
-Dick Pierce (67)
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>>From: Vicki Schrecengost Carney ('67)
Re: My neighbor from Richland
A couple days ago I mentioned a new neighbor who
grew up in Richland but left in 1961. His name is
Nolan Mackness. He would have been 11 when his family
moved to CA in 1961. He graduated from high school in
CA in 1968. Anyone who remembers him or his family can
send email for him to me and I will see that he gets it.
As I recall, he said he attended Jason Lee among other
schools.
-Vicki Schrecengost Carney ('67) ~ McLean, VA - where it
was a balmy 74 yesterday and we are thrilled with
the extended Indian summer (is that politically
incorrect these days?
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>>From: Llorene Myers Bezanson ('72)
Re: Places to Ride
To: Peggy Adair and Dan Ham (72)
I learned to ride at the Red Barn, which is still
there, but looks like it's about to move. My sister, Jan
(Hanford '77--missed Col Hi by and year and was SUPER
ticked off because Mom moved north of town), and I had a
lot of favorite horses and mostly rode between '67 and
'72. I rode Dude and Jan rode all the little feisty
ones, namely Batman, Nuthin, Boots and a host of others
I can't remember. The sand dunes were a favorite place
for me because if I fell off, it didn't hurt! My sister
was the BRAVE one by riding nearly everything bareback.
Me??.. I was a CHICKEN, but we had a lot of fun. We rode
in all KINDS of weather. Another favorite riding haunt
was the old Roping School. Gaawwd KNOWS where that is in
all the housing now in West Richland. We used to ride
all OVER that area.
One of the "students" was Joanne Shadel. She took a
horse I fell in love with (April), her parents bought
the horse and I was SOOO envious. She went on to become
the Benton-Franklin Rodeo Queen a couple of years later,
which was really cool. Joanne... If you're around, which
I think you are, I wanted you to know that!
My sis and her husband Dave Jackson (RHS '75) have
horses (4) and we live across from one another. Our
"kids" are of the four-legged variety. They are involved
in the local Purple Sage Riders and Back Country
Horseman and do a great job keeping people interested in
horses. I get involved in a lot that they do. Anybody
else out there involved with horses??? Well...'nuff
said. Have to take my daily does of Kaopectate.
-Llorene Myers Bezanson ('72)
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>>From: Teena Stoner Giulio '79
To: Martie Wade
Good to see your name! I hope you had as much fun at
the reunion as we did. Did you go up the road to the
ghost town of Comet? Lots of history there.
I have to admit, I was pretty apprehensive about
going to this reunion at first because I had not met
anyone there before except Monty's brother and sister,
his aunt and uncle, and grandma. Everyone made me feel
welcome and instantly a part of this huge family. I am
an only child and both may parents have only one or two
siblings so this gathering of Giulios was impressive!
And to see that name all over the place was different
too. When I told them we were the only Giulios in the
phone book they were stunned.
I had a great time. Our offer still stands: anytime
you're in the TCs, you have a place to stay. Monty said
it was a given.
-Teena Stoner Giulio '79 ~ in the TCs where the sun is
shining and the wind is blowing -- imagine that.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/03/01
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Patti Jones ('60), Audrey Eberhardt ('61WB)
Bob Irwin ('62), Roger Fishback ('62)
Dennis Hammer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Patty de la Bretonne ('65), Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Carol Boyd ('72)
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>>From: Patti Jones ('60)
Re: ALL BOMBER ALUMNI LUNCHEON - DECEMBER 9, 2001
All reservations must be made by December 6, 2001.
E-mail Patti Jones ('60) for reservations.
Time: 1:00PM
Price: Lunch + $3.00 for the room.
Where: Best Western Executive Inn - I-5 Q Exit 137
Address: 5700 Pacific Hwy. E., Fife, WA 98424
Bob Carlson aka Mike Clowes will be looking to fill his car with
Bombers from Oregon. E-mail Bob if you would like to ride with him.
Haven't heard yet whether Ann Thompson ('49) is coming and filling
her van. Come join the fun.
Bomber Cheers
-Patti Jones ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - Snow possibility
is in the forecast for the next couple of days.
Maybe we will have snow for Christmas.
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>>From: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews 61WB
To: Carol 55
I remember the Tangee lipstick, I was not allowed
any make-up until my 13th birthday and then only Tangee
lipstick. The perfume I remember most was Evening in
Paris, if my senior memory is correct it was in a blue
bottle. The first time I wore it, my Dad accused me of
bathing in it. Mr. Wheeler, American History teacher, at
Col Hi gave us a good hint about perfume I have never
forgotten. He said, "Your fragrance should only be a
hint as you walk by someone. It should never arrive
before you do." I have often thought of his wisdom when
I am assaulted by some of the strong perfumes people
wear. I love thinking about those days and times.
-Audrey Eberhardt Mathews 61WB
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>>From: Bob Irwin ('62)
Re: Questions and Thoughts from a "South Ender" 50s early 60s
*Who were the Smith Brothers and what happened to them? (59-60s)
*What ever happened to Bill Shultz? (61) I have heard
all kinds of things.
*Where is Barry Dill?
*Does any one remember Jimmy Covel? A relative of Pat
the Safeway Checker
*What happened to Jimmy Burk? (61) And his brothers?
*What was Jeff's last name? He lived up above the
Village Theater. (~61)
*What happened to Steven Twiggs?
*Where is double-jointed Joe Isom? (The candy man)
Beware candy machines.
*Mr. Stiles was always shining his flashlight on us in
the back row of the Uptown Theater. He really needed a
bucket of cold water. Ah, I remember it well. He he he.
* Potts Rainbow Gas Station, right across the street
from our house. And right behind that was the Painter's
hutment. Potts always used to laugh at me when I patched
my bike tires because the tube had 20 or 30 patches
already. Plus he gave me used oil to put in my cars when
I was older.
*Who was the kid who bottled distilled water in the
basement of the downtown Thrifty Drug store? We called
him "who me worry" He would sit down there in that steam
filed boiler room with steamed over glasses reading
comic books, pealing back each page to read it all day
long as he filled the bottles.
*Judy Willox, ask your little brother (not little any
more) about hitting me over the head with a baseball
bat. Damn that hurt. Chased him all the way home and in
your house. Your dad grabbed me by the scruff of the
neck and escorted me outside. He said he would take care
of it. Your brother came up to me a couple of years ago
at the pub and introduced himself and we laughed about
it. Talk about put a knot on your head.
*Anyone remember the steering wheel bike I used to ride?
It's now restored Thanks to brother John in Seattle.
*Did you ever buy a Big Hunk candy bar and leave it in
your coat pocket half open during the summer.
*Didn't we have a girl in Lewis and Clark named Patty
Murray? Then she moved out across the Yakima River. Cute
little bugger if I remember right. (About 61)
*Yep, we drank irrigation water from the park hoses when
we played ball, and then stuck the hose in the grass and
watched the grass swell up like a big pimple.
*Loved swimming in the irrigation ditch in West
Richland. I can't believe we took down all the signs and
water-skied on that ditch too.
*We "South Enders" met a lot of kids from the north end
of town in the summer time hiding on the dike behind the
Desert Inn late at night waiting for them to close so we
could go swimming in the pool. Rick Donnel, Bergdauls,
O'Rourke
Worked for Safeway in the south end of Richland from
'58 till '62. Within a couple of weeks I found myself in
the company of some of the craziest co-workers and some
of the nicest people you would ever want to work around.
I still tell stories of some of the escapades we had
there. I met Charlie Raffety, Jerry Cline, Yoggie, David
McDonald, Bill Craddock, Jimmy Workman and a few others
that came and went. Rotha, Pat, Mildred Cox, Randy, and
little Edna Case the rest were good to work with.
There was one occasion when we had a special on a
frozen food item and I was stocking the freezer. Yoggie
told me to rub my hands on the freeze wall and when the
next lady reached way back in the freezer to get that
last package. "GRAB HER HAND WITH YOUR ICE COLD FINGERS
AND SAY "GOTYA" Well I did. She screamed so loud that
they heard her clear up front. I almost got fired over
that one. I carried out groceries for quite a while
after that. During the Holidays there were a few of our
fellow Col Hi students who would follow and unsuspecting
Safeway shopper into the parking lot who had just been
to the local Liquor store and relieve them of their
libations when they went into the store. Ho Ho Ho.
On to State! I went back to auto shop one day just
before state. Pete Overdaul had just modified the
package tray in his custom Chevy to accommodate a cooler
in the trunk. That was for quick access and disposal of
"pop" without stopping on the way to state. I followed
suit and did the same when I got to auto shop. Cold
"pop" all the way to Seattle.
Oh by the way, the Camlin in Seattle had "disposable
lamps and TV sets. That's what I was told. The beds
would not fit through the window "damnit"... plus I
couldn't see the pool from my room, much less the other
side of the room. It was hazardous to inter the Camlin
courtyard late at night too.
You know what I would like to do. Have my 60th
Birthday at Howard Amon Park in the wadding pool. Cool
idea, with ice cream and cake and a permit for beer. I
still have pictures of my 6th birthday party down there.
Can you see six or eight 60 year olds standing in the
same wadding pool. (Not a pretty sight).
ATTENTION Dennis Damschen ('62)- talk about stupid
things we did... oops.
Ronnie Cowgill and I would walk to Junior High
together every morning. (Ronnie still likes to tell this
story) I was running late, all done except my hair. NO
BUTCH WAX!, NO BRILCREAM!, NO VITALIS!, Oh No! Panic set
in, I gotta look cool. What could I use? Think, Think...
ahhh. The kitchen maybe! No not that! No not that! Ahhh
CRISCO! Yes, it worked! My hair looks cool.
Well, it was cool for about an hour. Then it started
to ooze down my forehead. By noon I was a mess, The
Crisco had started to smell, it ran down my back and
just kept coming. By this time my collar was soaked with
grease, my ears were shinny, and my cool hairdo was flat
against my head. A REAL SPITBALL! After school I told
Ronnie what I did (BIG MISTAKE). He laughed all the way
home. I had zits on my forehead for months.
My wife Lanette-Gamache-(East Valley) and I had dinner
the other night with Gary Webb, Kenny Johnson and his
wife Lorie. (Billy Gable stayed at the pub) We laughed
and told stories about High School and what a fantastic
job is done putting the Sandstorm on line. Gary thought
I should write in .....
-Bob Irwin ('62)
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>>From: Roger Fishback (62)
Re: Bomber Basketball
Game two for the Bombers found the team traveling to
Cheney to take on the Blackhawks in their second non
conference game. The Bombers took an early 7-0 lead with
4:43 remaining in the first quarter. Several 3 pointers
kept Cheney in the game and the first quarter ended at
16-12 in favor of the Atomic City. The Bombers lit up
the scoreboard for 22 points in the second quarter and
with 2:25 remaining in the o stanza held a 32-21 lead.
Again the Blackhawks fired in two late treys to cut the
lead at half time to 38-29 for the Bombers. A great
defensive stand in the third quarter held Cheney to 6
points while the Bombers scored 10 to lead 48-35 after
three. The final quarter saw the Bomber ring up 18
points to the opponents 13 for a final score of 66-48.
Ten Bombers saw action throughout the game with 8 in the
scoring column. Buck led the bomber with 24, on 11-17
shooting, Bussman, Hilgert and Johnson had 8 each,
Frisbee with 7, Fannin netted 6, Benevidez scored 4 in
the fourth quarter and rounding out the scoring was
Arthurs with 1 point. The Bombers managed a game high 40
rebounds, with Buck snaring 13, 10 of which were on the
offensive end. The Bombers had 17 offensive rebounds and
23 defensive boards. Once again the Richland squad had 8
steals. Only 9 turnovers in the second game was
excellent. The Atomic five had 7 assists and 3 blocked
shots. The Bombers were 23 of 52 from the field for a
respectable 44%, but only 15 of 27 from the charity
stripe. Beyond the arch the Bombers were 3 for 9 while 2
point field goals were 21 for 43. Next Friday the
Bombers open Big Nine play with their first home game
against the Southridge Suns, a 61-46 loser to Hanford on
Friday night. Saturday finds the Bomber quintet
traveling to Wenatchee for a key Bin Nine Road game. I
will be out of town next week, so will miss the two
games, but will do the stats off video tape. Expect to
see the results immediately, but the recap a little
later. That's it for this one. Have a great week and Go
Bombers, Later
-Roger Fishback (62)
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
To: Kay Weir Fishback ('37)
Re: Northern Lights
I saw the Northern Lights sometime around 1957 form
the little town of Athena, Oregon. There were reddish
ribbons running all over the sky. I stayed out in the
yard for hours looking at them. When my dad got home
from the swing shift he woke me up to see them, not
knowing I had been watching them for hours. By then they
were green and not near as bright. They were still a
spectacular sight, considering I never saw them again.
That is not completely true because in the 80s while
driving through "The Gorge" one night from Portland I
saw a little wisp of them off to the North, and they
didn't stay long. I knew exactly what it was and pointed
it out to the others in the car, but heard on the news
the next morning a lot of people didn't know what it
was. Some thought it was the second coming. I was going
to ask it maybe the time you talked about could be the
same time I saw them, but in re-reading your note you
said it was very cold, and I am quite certain this was
in the summer.
Re: Richland Cemetery
In the 70s I was walking near the cemetery and
decided to go in and visit the grave of Stan Hosack ('64RIP),
who passed away in his second year at CBC. I had
attended his funeral and knew about where his grave was.
However, after searching for a long time, I was unable
to find it.
In the 80s while at Sunset Memorial Gardens, was
told that they now owned that cemetery. He looked up the
location for me and found that Stan had been moved to
Sunset Memorial Gardens. I did not know him really well,
but it was a big loss in Bomberville when he passed on.
To: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Genealogy
I have found the surname search at
http://www.gendex.com/gendex/ helpful. Type in the
surname, click on the surname that best matches, then
start narrowing it down by given names. If you find
someone researching the same line, you can go to their
website or get their e-mail address. I have gotten help
from others, and been able to help some others. For me
it has only worked if I am trying to find a name 100
years old or more.
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
To:Carol Hollinsgworth Entrikin (55)
Re: Tangee lipstick and Blue Waltz perfume
I remember the lipstick, but the perfume I remember
was "Evening in Paris". I also remember white lipstick.
-Linda Reining (64) ~ windy and raining in Bakersfield, CA
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>>From: Patty de la Bretonne '65
To: Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin (55)
How I remember the "Dime Store" downtown and
Newberry's later, buying Blue Waltz (yuk) and then
Tangee, yes, I can almost taste it. Also when I was very
young I would go to the dime store from my Dad's
shop(Ernie's Tryewriter) and buy things like the paddle
with the ball on the string and once I bought a
slingshot. I used to shoot rocks over the dike! thanks
for the memory jolt.
-Patty de la Bretonne '65
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>>From: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Hello again to everyone... back from a 2-day nap.
I'm one of the subscribers who got caught up in the AT&T
Broadband/Excite@Home dispute and was without service
since Friday night. Can anyone else appreciate what it's
like being denied your access to the Internet? It's
frightening to think how tied we are to these sinister
machines.
TO: Susan Nelson Smith ('67)
Reading your recent entries I see you've come clean
on some of your past antics. Makes you feel pretty good
to fess up after all these years, doesn't it? Must say
that even your evil side is pretty innocent, proving
that you really are a nice girl. I do recall you hanging
with Myra Weihermiller ('67) and the rest of that Chief
Jo gang... pretty hot stuff as I think back. Didn't Myra
date our friend Roger Bergdahl ('67) through much of
high school, or am I mistaken? By the way, thanks for
digging up Dick Pierce's ('67) nickname. Good thing I
had those 2 days... taken me that long to pick myself up
from the floor from laughter.
To: Dick Pierce ('67)
Here's a memory jogger for you. Remember those beer
runs we used to make to East Pasco? I'm sure you
remember because you were a lot older than most of the
others in our class, so you usually drove. We could
always find some wino who would buy us a rack of beer
for cost plus a buck at some seedy beer joint while we
waited outside. This one time we were on our way to do
the deed when we stopped by to pick up Bobby Wright ('67RIP)
who was working at the Black Angus in Pasco. Bobby was a
first class rascal, but also an incredibly loyal friend
with a heart of gold... I truly miss him. Anyway, it was
around Christmas time and the Black Angus folks gave
their staff a box of steaks as a present. Bobby wanted
to give those steaks to someone who really needed them,
so he talked us into going to the railroad freight yard
before making the beer run. I had long heard those
stories about the hobos that rode the rails, that were
always hanging out together, how rough they were, and to
never visit this side of Pasco. I was real nervous, but
didn't want to show it... this was probably the roughest
part of Pasco. Soon we approached a group that was
trying to stay warm by standing around a fire they made
in an old oil drum. These guys were real scary and more
than a little suspicious of us. But, I'll never forget
the look on their faces when Bobby gave them those
steaks... all of a sudden we were like old friends, and
in a weird kind of way, I felt pretty good about it...
was glad to get out there though. I still remember this
story every year at this time.
-Scott Hartcorn ('67)
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>>From: Carol Boyd Breckenfeld (72WB)
Re: banana tree
To: Vickie Owens (72)
We lived, (until I was in 3rd grade) next door to
the Couch's. I remember that banana tree. They also had
some really cool aquarium stuff going on... one with
lizards, one with orchids, and one with fish. My Mom and
Nell still write to each other and remain good friends.
Still and always a Bomber,
-Carol Boyd Breckenfeld (72WB)
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Rex Hunt ('53), Tom Hughes ('56)
Marian Wade ('57), Suzie Gunderson (60)
Myrna Bolin ('63), Shirley Collings ('66)
Karen Schildknecht ('67), Dick Pierce ('67)
Susie Nelson ('67), Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
Betti Avant ('69), Stephen Schraedel ('79)
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>>From: Rex Hunt (53)
Re: lipstick
After all this chat about Tangee lipstick, I have to
ask what was that strawberry tasting lipstick that all
(or so it seems all) the girls wore. It had a distant
strawberry flavor and after a (few) kisses and several
re-applications by my date I would go home smelling like
strawberries.
And while I recall that "electric blue" bottle of
Evening in Paris, I don't recall any girls actually
wearing that stuff. It was (and probably still is) a
very heavy aroma that assailed the olfactory senses.
Anyway I do recall that lipstick and as I sit here
typing I feel a true nostalgia for the soft lips and
lucious taste that you ladies occasionally bestowed to
us.
-Rex Hunt (53)
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>>From: Tom Hughes (56)
To: Bob Irwin ('62)
I remember the bike with the steering wheel. Your
brother John ('56) and I ran around together quit a bit
and I even borrowed the bike for one weekend after I
finally learned how to ride it.
John and I went to Seattle to the Basketball
Tournament in '56. We caught the train from Pasco and
stayed at the Stewart Hotel. Took a side trip to Tacoma
to visit your Uncle at the BB&I department store on
Tacoma Way South. He picked us up at the Tacoma Train
Station. He was all bandaged up from his trying to make
a TV commercial with a Tiger Cub. When the TV lights
went on the cub went crazy on him.
Say hi to John for me.
-Tom Hughes (56) ~ Auburn, WA
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>>From: Marian "Martie" Wade Jenkins '57
To: Teena Stoner Giulio '79
I go to the reunions every year. You never know who
you'll see. I spent almost every weekend, school and
summer vacation in Comet. I will write you personally in
a few days. Am so glad I was able to meet you and Monty
and of course Jim and his family. I also heard from my
other "sort of" relative thru the Alumni Sandstorm. This
is a wonderful source of finding lost, and new found
friends and family.
-Marian "Martie" Wade Jenkins '57 ~ Ely, NV - where it's
darned cold
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>>From: Suzie Gunderson Chiles ('60)
To: Bobby Irwin ('62)
Re: Distilled Water
Hi Bobby,
I know, I know, it's been years since anyone called
you Bobby. However, that's the name I remember everyone
calling you. When I was a sophomore at Col-Hi, I went to
work at downtown Thrifty Drug Store. I believe you were
referring to my brother-in-law, Tommy Chiles, as the
"main-man distiller filler". I haven't checked with
Tommy, so I might be mistaken, but the fact that he's
the only one I remember disappearing for hours, I'm
probably right. His dad, Big Bob Chiles, worked there as
a second job, and helped Tommy and I get jobs there.
Your sense of humor is absolutely delightful, just
as I remember. Funny how the Alumni Sandstorm can jog
foggy memories. Even my husband, Bobby Chiles (60),
having mellowed over the years, chuckled over your
stories. Please write more.
Bomber Cheers,
-Suzie Gunderson Chiles ('60)
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>>From: Myrna Bolin Turner (63)
To: Bob Irwin (62)
Bobby,
I remember your unique bike with the steering wheel
and your happy-go-lucky personality. No, I never bought
and left a Big Hunk in my coat pocket: My fondest
memories are the couple of big hunks that I dated. I am
sure you remember Jessie Erdmann (62)... still married
to my girlfriend, Beth Chiles (63). Whenever I hit the
west coast I always head up to Wenatchee to spend a few
days with them and we re-live those days of life on
Delafield Street -- Oh, we laugh until our sides ache,
especially when we remember the humor of Shelly McCoy (63).
Now that fella was a pistol.
-Myrna Bolin Turner (63) ~ Boonsboro, MD
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins (66)
Does anyone have any information on Claudette
Benedictson? She would have been class of 1966.
Thanks for searching those brain cells!
-Shirley Collings Haskins (66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Dick Pierce (67)
To: Scott Hartcorn (67):
Steaks and Bobby Wright (67-RIP) always had a way
of getting together. I remember he'd show up at our
apartment in Sausalito with a case of tenderloins and a
case of lobster and a case of butter from someone he
knew that worked at a steakhouse and off we'd go to the
beach. Anyone there ate.
Yea, Bobby Wright was a ramblin' man. He was the fun
lovingest guy I've ever known, and hilariously wild. I
remember one night he was dropping me off at my house,
and we were drunk. He saw a skunk going across my
back yard and that was that. He got out of the car and
went after the skunk. I still don't know what he was
trying to do. What the hell do you do with a skunk when
you catch him? You know the rest. We had to call Patty
and get him loaded into another bathtub of tomato juice.
Patty must have done that a half a dozen times. Bobby
and I rode the rails in box cars from Pasco to Los
Angeles with Don Storms (66) in the early 70s. That
was one of the most amazing adventures I've ever been
on. We ate pork and beans warmed in the can over a fire
inside a boxcar. We bought a couple of gallons of Tavola
Red (Mmmmmm, a very good year) and got the hobos
stinking drunk. City boys.
I remember the beer runs. Jerry Rogers (67) would
comb his hair straight back and put on a pair of wire rim
glasses and off to the Uptown or the Frontier we'd go.
Presto. Wild rides and horrible hangovers. A form of
terrorism for most that chose to ride the wave of our
wake. Mmmmmm.
Bobby loved animals. He'd mend wings on fallen
birds. He had that dog Blackie. I remember bawling at
his funeral. He had a spirit that was like some bright
light. And, his bedroom, Sal Mineo eyes. No lady was
safe. I would watch him go to work and want to yell
"B.S.", but he'd just smile. I loved the guy.
Thanks, Scott.
-Dick Pierce (67)
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>>From: Karen Schildknecht Mateo (67)
To: Linda Reining ('64)
I will always remember Tangee lipstick as the only
lipstick my folks would let me wear, unless I slipped
over to Mary Mulroy's (66) before school. Then, of
course, I would put on blush, eye-liner, and the whole
works, walk back past my house (looking down Elm, as if
it was the most interesting street in the world) and off
to school. The only perfume my Mom would allow me to
wear in junior high school was White Shoulders, because
my Grandmother sent it to me as soon as I turned 12, and
every year thereafter. I still have a bottle on my
dresser, I love it so much. But I managed to sneak in
some Chantilly or some Tabu, in high school. Mom knew
the difference, but Dad never caught on. Thank God! He
was kind of rough on the oldest girl in the family, but
the other four managed to wear him down some. Lucky
girls.
Thanks for the memories!
-Karen Schildknecht Mateo (67)
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>>From: Susie Nelson Smith (67)
To: Scott Hartcorn (67)
I too remember the beer runs to Pasco. One time
there were about 5 of us, Renee Walton and Donna Hoglan
and myself and can't for the life of me remember who
else. Anyway someone got the bright idea of going to
East Pasco to a bar and seeing if we could get served,
we were either Seniors or just graduated. We knew we
looked too young, so all of us gathered at my house and
dressed up in clothes we thought made us look older. I
remember Renee padding her hips with Kotex so she'd look
like she was hippy. My Mom got a great laugh out of us
and knew what we planned. Just said be careful and don't
drive drunk. Well, we took off to some seedy bar and sat
down. The waitress didn't ID us and brought over the
pitcher of beer. We thought we were home free. We must
have been giggling too much because she came back and
asked for ID and we were busted. As we walked out all
these old guys were throwing money at us. We got out
of there fast and went to W. Richland to Diettrich's
where Donna always seemed to pass as 21. What memories.
It's going to drive me nuts today trying to figure out
who else went with us.
Your tale of Bobby Wright (67-RIP) was really nice.
-Susie Nelson Smith (67)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
Re: My new e-mail address
I have been quiet for months, but remain a faithful
reader. My daily dose of Bomber-stuff means even more
to me now that off, completely away from family and old
friends, having undertaken grad school. So a blanket
"thank-you" to all who post here, and to those who
tirelessly maintain the Sandstorm, and the Bomber
websites.
Like many, I fell victim to the AT&T Broadband and
Excite.com snafu. I was off line for a couple of (AWFUL)
days, and when they brought me back on, I had a new
e-mail address. (I didn't get a vote!) So please change
my contact address.
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68) ~ Spokane,, Wa - for my first
winter -- where it continues to rain, and all the
locals are amazed that we don't have 2 feet of snow
on the ground already!
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>>From: Betti Avant (69)
Re: Northern Lights
I, too remember seeing the Northern lights from
my house. My mom tried to explain the phenomena to my
brothers and I. As I recall it was something that did
not happen very often, at least so we could see them
in Richland, WA.
-Betti Avant (69) ~ Goodland, KS
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>>From: Stephen Schraedel ('79)
Maren,
Were there any entries about Nita Burrup and her
recent passing? I don't know if she was an alumni; many
of her children were. She was a wonderful person - a
second mother to scores of her children's friends. We
all felt welcome in her home. If we T-P'ed their home,
she would watch through the curtains and wait until we
thought the coast was clear. Then she'd flip on the
flood lights right in the middle of our stealthy deed,
throw open the sliding glass doors, and yell, "All
right, I caught every one of you red-handed. I expect
this cleaned up right now!"
Shivering in our tracks, thinking we had offended
her, speechless, before we could say a word, she would
double back and almost fall over laughing, and say "Come
on in and have some ice cream. I'll get some out of the
fridge. Don't worry about the toilet paper, I'll send
some of the younger children out to get it." Relieved,
we would go inside and join the family for ice cream,
talk till late, sometimes 3 to 5 teenagers in addition
to her 8 or so children who were home (out of her own
ten children).
What a family! An incredible lady - Nita Burrup.
Her attitude was that the best was yet to come if we
persistently worked toward challenging goals - besides
one could have an incredible amount of fun in the
process. She was always lifting, encouraging, and
reassuring, and listening - and she did a lot of
laughing. She did loved to laugh and enjoy each
individual.
-Stephen Schraedel ('79)
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[She was Nita Fehrenbacker Burrup, a class of '56 Bomber.
Nita's funeral notice is on the Funeral Notices website]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/05/01
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes ('54), Missy Keeney ('59)
Carol Converse ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Teresa DeVine ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Vernita Edwards ('65), Georgia Rushworth ('66)
Tedd Cadd ('66), Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Joanne Shadel ('71)
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>>From: Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson '54
Re: Bomber Lunch in Fife, WA, on 12/9
As Patti Jones ('60) mentioned, I will be driving up
from Albany, OR, Sunday morning to do lunch with some
fellow Bombers. I have room for three and am willing to
make reasonable excursions from I-5. Remember also, that
once upon a time, believe it or not, some fathers
entrusted their daughters to my care.
Re: from the "Blow Your Own Horn" Dept.
I will be appearing in Corvallis Community Theatre's
production of "Only In America" as State Senator Martin
Claypool ("the best state senator money can by"). The
show opens on December 28th, with performances on the
29th, 30th (matinee), 31st, January 3rd, 4th and 5th,
2002. The show is at the Majestic Theatre in downtown
Corvallis, where the parking may be free, but it isn't
easy.
If you're in the mood for thought provoking
laughter, come see the show, it is suitable for most
family members. If you are of the "politically correct'
persuasion, don't bother.
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson '54 - Albany, OR - where it
still rains.
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>>From: Missy Keeney '59
Re: Christmas Show
Here is another shameless plug!
I thought Micki Lund Anderson (63) would write in
since she is the Chair. Rolling Hills Chorus of Sweet
Adelines International, Richland Chapter, is holding our
second annual Christmas show this Saturday, Dec. 8th at
Battelle Auditorium in Richland. Show times are at 2pm
and 7:30pm and tickets are $5.00. It was a wonderful
show last year... that's why we are doing again.
The auditorium at Battelle is small so tickets do
sell out. If you want ticket info e-mail me.
We have several Bomber alum in our chorus!
Thanks,
-Missy Keeney '59
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (64)
To: Karen Schildknecht Mateo (67)
I haven't heard of White Shoulders in years and
years. I, too, used to wear it. I loved the scent. What
memory joggers!!
-Carol Converse Maurer (64) ~ Eureka, CA - where we're
getting a day break from the rain and wind.
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
To: Karen Schildknecht Mateo (67)
White Shoulders was the first bottle of perfume that
my dad ever bought me - was for my 16th birthday! I had
that bottle until just a "few" years ago. in fact, two
years ago, my daughters bought me a big bottle of it -
was surprised that it was still around. ;) another
favorite - "Windsong" by Prince Matchabelli.
-Linda Reining (64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - where winter has
arrived. brrrrrrr and, I love it!!!!!!!!
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>>From: Teresa DeVine Knirck ('64)
The desert around Richland is indeed the most
beautiful - if you need proof or great Christmas gifts,
check out the John Clement photographs. We particularly
love the ones of Rattlesnake in different seasons. There
is a John Clement Gallery permanently now at Columbia
Center I think.
Also, I have heard of interesting places to park
with a date, but the Resthaven Cemetery? Don't think we
later (64) folks ever thought of that!
-Teresa DeVine Knirck ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
To: Bobby Irwin (62)
I remember your bike with the wheel... thought it
was the coolest thing I'd ever seen. When you mentioned
Charlie Rafferty, I couldn't help but go into
dreamland... He had the most beautiful '56 Olds I have
ever seen. I think it started out kinda pastel green and
white... pretty much like Ziggey's '58 Impala... I think
they painted them black at about the same time. They
were the ultimate of cool. For years I tried to recall
Charlie's name and no one could remember who owned the
olds... One day at dinner, Charlie Warford just said "Oh
sure... that was Charlie Rafferty"... end of mystery!
Dang we had a great time growing up in that town!
Re: A Fairy Tale
Once upon a time, on December 5th... not so very
long ago (but I ain't sayin' when) in a far, far land
called Seattle, a beeeeuuuuteeeeful fairy princess was
born to a proud King and Queen. She was fair of skin and
had beautiful brown eyes and beautiful hair full of
curls. She loved the place of her birth and had NO
intentions of ever leaving. Then one day, her father the
King announced that he was extending his Kingdom and
they would be moving to the far reaches of the Kingdom
to a place called... Richland. The Princess was
devastated... She was horrified when they got to the
new place. It was full of tumbleweeds, had awful winds
and dust and sand everywhere. But I did have three
rivers that were very nice and so at least she could
play along their banks in her intsy bitsy teeny weenie
yellow polka dot bikini. She was sure that this was not
the place for her and so as often as she could she would
escape to her grandfather's ranch in Yakima and ride
horses like the wind. In Jr. Hi, at a school called
Chief Joseph (back then it was named for an Indian
Chief... not a bird) she met a particularly obnoxious
ogre who would grab her by the ankles and try and drag
her into his lair... The awful part was that because of
her last name, she had to sit behind this twit for
years... As the years went by, she longed for a winged
horse upon which she could ride, ride, ride. Eventually
she found him and flew all over the world and saw many
wonderful things. As luck would have it, she eventually
married, had three beautiful daughters and settled down
in the place of her birth. But every now and again she
would hear the sound of the Ogre's voice on the Richland
winds calling: "Hey, JR, it ain't so bad... it ain't so
bad..." Eventually she visited Richland with a new eye
toward what it was really like and found... It really
ain't so bad. In fact, it's downright lovely! It even
has Spudnuts! And now she has two hometowns... Seattle
and Richland.
And she has lived happily ever after!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JANINE RIGHTMIRE CORRADO!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers the ogre (65)
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>>From: Vernita Edwards Loveridge ('65)
I love the smell of sage brush and the ever changing
landscape of the desert as well... lived in Death Valley
for 10 years and then the high desert or the "back
country" in San Diego county for 10 years. Hanging on
the wall across from me is Robley Johnson's "Rattlesnake
Mountain" photograph... one of my most cherished
memories of Mom... I believe she received it from the
Elks(?) when she left Richland after Dad died... sound
familiar anyone? My photo has also seen better days, but
one glance and I'm back home smelling sage and
remembering...
To: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
Is Don Boswell, the teacher, your husband?
-Vernita Edwards Loveridge ('65) ~ in GA at Lake Allatoona
where we need rain desperately, but are still
savoring the sun's warmth.
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>>From: Georgia Rushworth Newton (66)
To: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66
Re: Claudette Benedictson
Shirley,
Claudette was killed in a train wreck on her way to
the Tri-Cities after having moved away. It's been many
years ago now. I don't remember any of the details. :(
-Georgia Rushworth Newton (66)
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>>From: Tedd Cadd (66)
Re: Amy Cadd ('90) Update
For those who know Amy ('90) or Tedd and Pam Hunt Cadd - '66):
Amy's surgery to remove a brain tumor went well. She
is recovering at the UW Medical Center in Seattle.
It is difficult to watch her having to work so hard
on the recovery. Removing the tumor destroyed her
hearing in her right ear as expected (the auditory nerve
was in the tumor). She will have to learn balance again
using only left ear's input.
She is also having to deal with loss of facial
control, speech difficulty, eye problems, and swallowing
deficits on the right side due to the surgery. These
effects are temporary (a few weeks, perhaps) due to
irritation of the nerves controlling those functions
but those nerves are intact and responded well to
stimulation during surgery.
She hopes to begin her student teaching in January
so she can finish her Masters in Teaching from WSU-Tri
Cities in June. She has a student teaching assignment in
the middle school in Prosser.
I know some have been praying and we all thank you
for that. Feel free to e-mail us if you want any further
updates.
-Tedd Cadd (66)
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>>From: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Susan loved the story about the Pasco bars, shows that
you and your "innocent" gang of girlfriends had
ingenuity way back then. I do remember Renee Walton
('67) and Donna Hoglan ('67) from our class... they were
both wild and crazy.. that's what everyone liked about
them. Also appreciated your comments about Bobby Wright
('67 RIP)... and same to you Dick.
By the way Dick (Pierce '67), your story about riding
the rails and Tavola Red ($3.00 a gallon) spurred
another memory. I'm sure you'll recall the time when
Don Storms ('66) was coming home from Kennewick in the
wee hours after a friendly round of drinking games. No
one ever believes this story, but when he was coming
through town, he had to stop for a slow moving train at
the railroad crossing that went through downtown
Kennewick. Curiously, he put his car in park, still
running, and proceeded to climb on board an open rail
car. With too much partying under his belt he passed out
and didn't wake up until he arrived in Seattle. I never
heard what ever happened to the car, but I can only
imagine.
That cheap wine will get you every time.
-Scott Hartcorn ('67)
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>>From: Joanne Shadel '71
Re: People who rode
To: Llorenz Myers Bezanson ('72)
You touched me by remembering my horse "April" by
name. She was my best four legged friend throughout High
School and a definite influence in my life. I think back
to all the riders (many of them lost in my gray matter
forever) and remember those days as a youth beyond
compare. There were a lot of better riders and steeds
that inspired me to do more or at least to try.
I think of the Brendan sisters, the entire Jackson
family, Peggy Adair ('72), the Busslemans, the Cassidys,
Nancy Harville & Chuckar, Karen O'Berg and Dusty,
Christy Shields and her paint, Margaret Surplus & her
palomino, the entire Surplus family, LeeAnn & Donnette
Mason, later Paul Vandenberg... Broadheads running the
Roping School and treks across the Bombing Range Road
area to attend their play days... chasing jackrabbits in
the dessert... completion trail rides... lots of trips
to feed the horse and breaking the ice in the water
troughs during the winter.
Lots of great folks who helped and inspired me. Lots
of wonderful memories there, just covered with a bit of
dessert dust. The freedom I experienced on horseback was
a taste that I've long held onto. As you can see my
memory for names is not as great as yours but the
memories are there!
-Joanne Shadel '71
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/06/01
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary Triem ('47), Norma Loescher ('53)
Marlene Maness ('57), Patti Jones ('60)
Fred Schafer ('63), Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
Stephen Upson ('65), Debra Dawson ('74WB)
James Becker ('83)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lamont DeJong ('63)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery '47
To: All Ladies who know and like White Shoulders perfume
This great smellum has been one of 2 favorites of
mine for more years than I care to remember (or is it
"forget").
from an old grad,
-Mary Triem Mowery '47 Bomber in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
for the winter and counting down the days when we
can move back home full time.
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>>From: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
To: Club 40 members-to-be ('44-'64)
A few more DustStorm newsletters just came into my
hands. Get yours while they last. Mail your 2002 dues,
only $5, to:
Richland High School Club 40
P.O. Box 1832
Richland, WA 99352
(Please write the year of graduation on your check.)
To: Vernita Edwards Loveridge ('65)
Yes, Don Boswell, the teacher, is my husband.
To: Tedd and Pam Hunt Cadd ('66)
We are pleased to hear that Amy's surgery to remove
a brain tumor went well. Good wishes and prayers
continue as she completes her recovery and begins her
teaching career.
-Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
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>>From: Marlene Maness Isom-Mulch '57
Re: Joe Isom
To: Bob Irwin (62)
Joe Isom has a business in Goldendale, WA, called
Thumpers - on Columbus Street. Stop in and see him when
you're passing through that area.
-Marlene Maness Isom-Mulch '57
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>>From: Patti Jones ('60)
Re: Krispy Kremes
My friend Sharon, who lives in Birch Bay, Wa. came
to visit me for a couple of days. In our yakking away
telling about our recent excursions, Sharon stood up in
the middle of my living room, seeming to be ready to make
a big point. The story began that she went to Issaquah
with her children and grandchildren. As I am listening
to her story I cannot begin to believe what she is
telling me. She went to Krispy Kremes and bought six
dozen of those things. Plus a hat. About this time I
didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Sharon was so
innocent as she told this story about how great Krispy
Kremes are. In my living room no less Sharon had no idea
that I was unhappy about her story. Another Krispy Kreme
lover. Did not know how to tell her what I thought about
Krispy Kremes. Knowing that Sharon and her husband were
raised in Prosser and travel Washington State a lot I
asked her if she had ever been to the Spudnut shop in
Richland. Of course she smiled. Then went on to tell
even more how great Krispy Kremes are. Krispy Kremes has
come to Western Washington. How do we keep them out of
Bomberville? What's a Bomber to do when Krispy Kremes
enter your home?
Re: The Desert
Reading the various stories about the desert it
makes me wish to be home in Richland. Even in the years
that I have been away from Richland, Richland will
always will be my home in my heart. The smell of the
desert and the sagebrush are so a part of the joy of
being in the desert. There are beautiful smells that I
haven't smelled any place else. The grass in Richland is
like a wonderful cushion to lay on during the summer.
The sky seems endless with stars. Be it walking the
dike, motoring in a boat down the river or walking in
Richland, there are so many wonderful things to see in
the desert. One of my teachers who showed me the desert
in a very different way was Mr. Galati. Mr. Galati was
the morning teacher for sixth grade at Spalding in 1953
(Mr. Chitty was the afternoon teacher). Mr. Galati was
an Ornithologist. He made time to teach us about birds
through out the year. Mr. Galati planned and took
students on field trips. Tromping through the desert,
Mr. Galati told us of different plants and animals as
well as the birds. Thanks, Mr. Galati. I am still a bird
watcher. My love of the desert will always be with me no
matter where I am.
Re: Perfumes.
Tabu was another great favorite. Old Spice for the
guys. What a mixture. lol
Re: Fife, WA, Luncheon
Still time for reservations for sundays December 9th luncheon.
-Patti Jones ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - Where it is hazy
and cold. Winds are calm for a while.
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>>From: Fred Schafer 63
To: big frank 63WB
Looked at your pictures a of a couple days ago and
I am pretty sure that it is Daryl, Daryl, and Daryl
waiting in line for free Viagra.
-Fred Schafer 63
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>>From: Patty de la Bretonne '65
Thank you David! Happy Birthday Janine Rightmire!
Love the John Clement Photos--I have 2 of "Leonard's
Round Barn" one winter and one summer, that my sister
gave to me some years back.
-Patty de la Bretonne '65
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>>From: Stephen S. Upson (65)
Re: Suggestions for school mascot name
1. The mascot could be a horse named Trigger. Bomb
triggers were made at Hanford. Perhaps we could have a
backup stuffed horse (sort of like the one they had in
Troy or like the rabbit in the "Search for the Holy
Grail"). If real one if it was uncooperative, out of
sorts on assignment elsewhere, the stuffed model could
be used. As bombers we should always be prepared to pull
the Trigger.
2. I've always thought that it was funny the bomb
triggers were made from plutonium buttons. A second
possible name, therefore, is Buttons the Clown.
-Stephen S. Upson (65)
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>>From: Debra Dawson Fogler ('74WB)
My first winter in the Spokane area (Cheney) was in
1992. It snowed and snowed and snowed, and never warmed
up enough to melt off. It was probably 6 feet deep in my
yard and piled clear up to the lights alongside the
roads where it was plowed. I've never seen anything like
that, before or since. Two feet, sure, no problem. But
give it until Christmas.
My sister, Michel (75WB) and I used to go out
dancing at the Lion's or Lyon's Club in Yakima when we
were in high school. We would get there before the
bouncer went on duty, order a pitcher of beer, and spend
the next couple of hours dancing and nursing our beer.
One night, we saw a couple of our teachers there (West
Valley, Yakima). They couldn't believe we were getting
away with it, but they didn't rat on us either. I guess
they could see we weren't getting drunk, just having
some fun. I could "pass" for 25 for almost 20 years of
my life. I guess that would have to be my greatest
achievement, hehehe!
-Debra Dawson Fogler ('74WB)
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>>From: James Becker ('83)
Re: HS sports
Hey guys & gals,
I remember someone writing in last year about posting
the Basketball scores. I know It's more work piled on
the diligent sandstorm crew, but I don't get any
coverage up here in Seattle. I'd also love to hear about
any of the sports too such as Wrestling, Gymnastics,
Football, etc. (no coincidence those are my fav's). I
remember someone got a hold of me last year when Coach
Ostboe was nearing the end of his career, but alas it
was too late for me to catch him. These are things that
I would really like to hear about in advance, so I can
make a road trip. I try to look on the Tri-City Herald
online to see if there are sporting events near here,
but it's usually pretty late when they post things. I
get a kick out of seeing our teams do well, or not, and
even if it's another team from the inland empire. I
would've probably even went to see Pasco play in the
Tacoma Dome last week, or Prosser a few years ago. Kind
of the same way I root for Oregon when UW or WSU isn't
going anywhere. That might be hard to imagine for some
hard core alumni, but the only teams I don't root for are
A) Florida Colleges B) The Yankees C) The Lakers D) The
Raiders.
That all for now, and thanks for all your work in
the Alumni Sandstorm.
-James Becker ('83)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/07/01 - PEARL HARBOR DAY
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Richard Anderson ('60), Shirley Armstrong ('61)
Fred Schafer ('63), Carol Converse ('64)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim House ('63)
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>>From: Richard Anderson ('60)
To: James Becker ('83)
Re: HS sports
James,
Reports of the various sporting events are welcomed. If
you (generic you) happen to attend a Bomber event please
do send in a report. The only Bomber sports I care
enough about to prepare a report are boys hoops and boys
and girls soccer (the soccer seasons are separate so
there is no conflict in schedules). There isn't much one
can report about a soccer game beyond the score; maybe
the general run of play and particularly skillful
moments, but certainly nothing like a box score. Hoops,
now hoops is different -- you can collect as many or as
few stats as you desire. The downside of collecting lots
of stats is you don't get to see much of the game, to
the point if you collect all the stats you don't get to
see any of the game! All you end up doing is watching
the ball itself to see what happens to it.
So let's keep minimal stats: who plays and the scoring
distribution -- you can do this on half a sheet of
paper. Set up a seven column grid:
Players 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr OT Total
starter 1
starter 2
starter 3
starter 4
starter 5
sub 1
sub 2
sub 3
sub 4
sub 5
etc.
Enter a 2 or 3 for a field goal, a zero for a free throw
attempt, then draw a slash through the zero if the free
throw is made. Example (we'll use Travis Buck v. Hanford):
12 Buck 2ØØ22 2220 32 02 Tot=21
This shows that Travis made eight 2-point goals, one 3-
pointer, and was two for four from the free throw line.
Keep the quarter breaks (look at the scoreboard for this).
Away team 10 20 30 40 OR 10 10 10 10 T=40
Home team 13 26 39 52 13 13 13 13 T=52
I prefer cumulative quarter breaks (let the reader do
the math!).
At the conclusion of the game you complete your little
box score: beneath the quarter breaks add the scoring
distribution. Again using the Hanford game as an
illustration:
1 2 3 4
Bombers 18 34 57 73
Hanford 14 32 46 63
Buck 21, Tierney 5, Bussman 12, Frisbee 13,
Hilgert 12, York 5, Johnson 5, Arthurs 0
This shows the starting five and the three subs who
played (and the order in which they entered the game).
Then you provide a bit of narrative to connect the dots
and you're done. (The bottom half of your sheet of paper
has enough room to note significant moments in the game;
make a note of the time on the clock to refresh your
memory.)
Bomber cheers,
Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Fred Schafer ('63)
Happy Birthday, Jim House ('63)... #32 on your
basketball program still number 1 in our hearts
Fred Schafer ('63)
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>>From: Shirley Armstrong Dvorak (61)
Re: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
This might be the last time I write about Laura,
due to personal feelings about this situation. I am very
pleased to tell you that she is doing very well... well
enough that they will be releasing her from the nursing
home... that is good since Ron's insurance has run out.
Laura has decided that she will live in Lincoln,
IL, with her cousin, Tom. She has a lot of work ahead of
her. Her struggles are not over... she will be on a lot
of medication and I believe she is still on oxygen.
I wish her well and send my love. Laura will still
need a lot of prayers to make it work. Thank you all
that have inquired about my sister-in-law. I am sure she
will soon be writing in the Sandstorm to thank everyone.
-Shirley Armstrong Dvorak (61) ~ Quinlan, TX. It is
going to be in the 70's again today... last week it
was freezing... where did our winter go?
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
Re: Club 40
I'm sending my dues in to the Club 40. Didn't
realize that the Class of '64 could join now. Thought
we had to wait until our 40th class reunion. How many
others from Class of 64 are joining now?
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - where it's
NOT raining right now.
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[I already sent $$$!! -Maren]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/09/01
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11 Bombers and a Hoops Scouting Report today:
Norma Loescher ('53), Loretta Ostboe ('55)
Ed Borasky ('59), Floyd Morse ('60)
Kitty Ramsey ('61), Ed Wood ('62)
Sharon McDermott ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Mike Franco ('70), Diane Hartley ('72)
Greg Alley ('73)
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BOMBERS 22, Wenatchee 32 (half) -- I'm pretty sure we
lost this one, but I didn't get the score. -Maren
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Hoops Scouting Report (our next opponent)
Next Friday (Dec 14) Bombers travel to Walla Walla to
face the Blue Devils. On Saturday Wa-Hi engaged Kamiakin
in a game which was in serious doubt until 4:15pm or so
when the Wa-Hi kids got off their bus without incident.
Starting the game with a 13-0 run gave the Blue Devils
the luxury of suffering through a ghastly 3rd quarter
without undue concern. The final count was 64-51 in favor
of Wa-Hi. Note to Bombers when defending: if you spend
too much time watching the ball Wa-Hi will kill you stone
cold dead; ya gots to be aware of the four players who
don't have the ball.
What's going on with hoops? There were more people from
Walla Walla in the stands than there were Kamiakin fans -
- students, parents, fans in general. If the Kamiakin pep
band hadn't been there it would have been as quiet as an
Egyptian tomb. Sad, very sad.
-Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
To: Kay Weir Fishback ('37)
Congratulations to you and your husband Lester ('34)
on your 60th Wedding Anniversary! Not many Bombers have
reached their 60th year of marriage, but we're working on
it! You will be our inspiration.
Bomber cheers,
-Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
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>>From: Loretta Ostboe Fraser (55)
Re: Smokestack and the Rose Bowl
Can't resist commenting on these after reading
November Alumni Sandstorms... got way behind after our
trip to Yuma for the winter. Anyway....
My Dad, Ozzie Ostboe, was a boilermaker for many
years at the smokestack.. in the 700 Area
We came to Richland around 1949 and lived in the
south side of town where the rose bowl was... the road
beside it led out to horse pastures where my brother, Rod
('60), and I had horses and spent a lot of our childhood.
There was lots of land to ride on and what fun!
Thanks for the memories.....
-Loretta Ostboe Fraser (55) ~ Part Yuman and part Richlander
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>>From: Ed Borasky (59)
Re: Pearl Harbor Birthdays
Yup ... me too ... December 7, 1942 :-)
-Edward Borasky (59)
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>>From: Floyd Morse ('60)
To: Richard Anderson ('60)
Thank you for the Bomber sports report. For some
reason the Spokane media does know the Tri-cities exist
unless it negative reporting about Hanford.
-Floyd Morse ('60)
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>>From: Kitty Ramsey (61)
To: Tedd Cadd and Pam Hunt Cadd (66)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your
daughter during this ordeal this Friday and during Amy's
recovery. My youngest daughter (Elizabeth) went through
two surgeries last year for brain cancer. Her tumors were
both located in the right frontal lobe. She had a little
bit of difficulty with her balance after her first
surgery in July, but recovered nicely in less than two
months. Second surgery was the week before Christmas.
Took a bit longer to recover, but she is working full
time, and doing great. They gave her 12 - 18 month after
first surgery. We are approaching month 17 and she is in
remission. Miracles do still happen and you cannot
believe the power of prayer. Hang in there and let's keep
the prayers going.
With this many Bombers on their knees, we can
accomplish anything. Let us know how Amy is doing. There
are a lot of us out here who care.
-Kitty Ramsey (61) ~ in overcast Yelm, WA, where winter
is knocking on our doors.
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>>From: Ed Wood '62
Last week I was in San Francisco and had a chance to
see Diane Davenport '62 over dinner. It's wonderful to
reach back and connect with people who meant so much to
us in our early years. Thanks, Diane!
-Ed Wood '62
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>>From: Sharon McDermott Bruce (63)
To: Kay Weir Fishback ('37) and Les Fishback ('34)
Congratulations on being married 60 years. That is
terrific.
-Sharon McDermott Bruce (63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
This is an update on the Classmates.com Tri-City
"score" for registered alumni.
If you have NOT added your name... consider doing...
so that others might find you (;-)
3879..... Richland/Columbia High School
2991..... Kennewick High School
2751..... Pasco High School
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Mike Franco (70)
Hi to all,
I have been out of town for most of the last couple
weeks so I am catching up on some dated Bomber stuff
here:
Bill Sinclair ('67) is now in Australia. He had spent
a long career with Doubletree Inn (actually an executive
level guy!) mostly in Scottsdale. Scott, I remember Bill
telling stories about the old days and your name came up
often... I think it helped poison some of us younger
guys!
And I think that 76 Union station by the Uptown
Theater where O'Rourke worked was "Tiny's". Tiny used to
log a few hours at the Spudnut Shop while every greasy
guy in town used his tools and lifts to work on their
cars. I always wandered how he made a living... he never
made anything off high school kids!
Reading about perfumes, etc. brought to mind our
"fragrance of choice"... how about that English Leather,
guys! No Bomber female could resist that stuff!!!! I
almost fell in love with Cary Randow ('70) once after
getting a whiff!!!!
And memories of the desert by some brought back
memories I had of growing up close to the river. Remember
before the spring runoff was well controlled the river
level used to rise a lot in April and into early June.
When it finally went down left behind would be dozens
(probably hundreds of pools just full of nature in the
form of trapped carp frogs, tadpoles and the like. We
(Clint Knox, head River Rat) used to spend days, even
weeks wading around in mucky swamp water, slightly less
healthy than your average anthrax exposure. Of course it
was this breeding ground that gave birth to those
mosquito "fog trucks" Let's see... spend all day wading
around in swamp water then all evening riding our bikes
about 12 feet behind DDT sprayers... and we still can't
figure out why growing up in Richland makes us different!
That's all (more than enough) for now. I hope
EVERYONE is locked onto having a great holiday season
this year. Everyone be safe and be happy.
Best wishes to all Bombers,
-Mike Franco (70)
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>>From: Diane Hartley ('72)
To: Mike Davis ('74)
Happy birthday, Mike -- hope you had a good weekend.
Now that you are 21 let's go out and have a beer. :-)
-Diane Hartley ('72)
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To: Mike Davis (74)
Birthday eh? Are ya the big 5-0? Just turn 39. Have
a great birthday. Do you know how I can get the class of
'74 Mike Davis and Brad Upton special edition class
rings? I'm looking for a stocking stuffer.
-Greg Alley (73) ~ Live from the cold desert.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/09/01
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11 Bombers and a Hoops Scouting Report today:
Norma Loescher ('53), Loretta Ostboe ('55)
Ed Borasky ('59), Floyd Morse ('60)
Kitty Ramsey ('61), Ed Wood ('62)
Sharon McDermott ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Mike Franco ('70), Diane Hartley ('72)
Greg Alley ('73)
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BOMBERS 22, Wenatchee 32 (half) -- I'm pretty sure we
lost this one, but I didn't get the score. -Maren
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Hoops Scouting Report (our next opponent)
Next Friday (Dec 14) Bombers travel to Walla Walla to
face the Blue Devils. On Saturday Wa-Hi engaged Kamiakin
in a game which was in serious doubt until 4:15pm or so
when the Wa-Hi kids got off their bus without incident.
Starting the game with a 13-0 run gave the Blue Devils
the luxury of suffering through a ghastly 3rd quarter
without undue concern. The final count was 64-51 in favor
of Wa-Hi. Note to Bombers when defending: if you spend
too much time watching the ball Wa-Hi will kill you stone
cold dead; ya gots to be aware of the four players who
don't have the ball.
What's going on with hoops? There were more people from
Walla Walla in the stands than there were Kamiakin fans -
- students, parents, fans in general. If the Kamiakin pep
band hadn't been there it would have been as quiet as an
Egyptian tomb. Sad, very sad.
-Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
To: Kay Weir Fishback ('37)
Congratulations to you and your husband Lester ('34)
on your 60th Wedding Anniversary! Not many Bombers have
reached their 60th year of marriage, but we're working on
it! You will be our inspiration.
Bomber cheers,
-Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
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>>From: Loretta Ostboe Fraser (55)
Re: Smokestack and the Rose Bowl
Can't resist commenting on these after reading
November Alumni Sandstorms... got way behind after our
trip to Yuma for the winter. Anyway....
My Dad, Ozzie Ostboe, was a boilermaker for many
years at the smokestack.. in the 700 Area
We came to Richland around 1949 and lived in the
south side of town where the rose bowl was... the road
beside it led out to horse pastures where my brother, Rod
('60), and I had horses and spent a lot of our childhood.
There was lots of land to ride on and what fun!
Thanks for the memories.....
-Loretta Ostboe Fraser (55) ~ Part Yuman and part Richlander
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>>From: Ed Borasky (59)
Re: Pearl Harbor Birthdays
Yup ... me too ... December 7, 1942 :-)
-Edward Borasky (59)
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>>From: Floyd Morse ('60)
To: Richard Anderson ('60)
Thank you for the Bomber sports report. For some
reason the Spokane media does know the Tri-cities exist
unless it negative reporting about Hanford.
-Floyd Morse ('60)
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>>From: Kitty Ramsey (61)
To: Tedd Cadd and Pam Hunt Cadd (66)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your
daughter during this ordeal this Friday and during Amy's
recovery. My youngest daughter (Elizabeth) went through
two surgeries last year for brain cancer. Her tumors were
both located in the right frontal lobe. She had a little
bit of difficulty with her balance after her first
surgery in July, but recovered nicely in less than two
months. Second surgery was the week before Christmas.
Took a bit longer to recover, but she is working full
time, and doing great. They gave her 12 - 18 month after
first surgery. We are approaching month 17 and she is in
remission. Miracles do still happen and you cannot
believe the power of prayer. Hang in there and let's keep
the prayers going.
With this many Bombers on their knees, we can
accomplish anything. Let us know how Amy is doing. There
are a lot of us out here who care.
-Kitty Ramsey (61) ~ in overcast Yelm, WA, where winter
is knocking on our doors.
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>>From: Ed Wood '62
Last week I was in San Francisco and had a chance to
see Diane Davenport '62 over dinner. It's wonderful to
reach back and connect with people who meant so much to
us in our early years. Thanks, Diane!
-Ed Wood '62
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>>From: Sharon McDermott Bruce (63)
To: Kay Weir Fishback ('37) and Les Fishback ('34)
Congratulations on being married 60 years. That is
terrific.
-Sharon McDermott Bruce (63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
This is an update on the Classmates.com Tri-City
"score" for registered alumni.
If you have NOT added your name... consider doing...
so that others might find you (;-)
3879..... Richland/Columbia High School
2991..... Kennewick High School
2751..... Pasco High School
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Mike Franco (70)
Hi to all,
I have been out of town for most of the last couple
weeks so I am catching up on some dated Bomber stuff
here:
Bill Sinclair ('67) is now in Australia. He had spent
a long career with Doubletree Inn (actually an executive
level guy!) mostly in Scottsdale. Scott, I remember Bill
telling stories about the old days and your name came up
often... I think it helped poison some of us younger
guys!
And I think that 76 Union station by the Uptown
Theater where O'Rourke worked was "Tiny's". Tiny used to
log a few hours at the Spudnut Shop while every greasy
guy in town used his tools and lifts to work on their
cars. I always wandered how he made a living... he never
made anything off high school kids!
Reading about perfumes, etc. brought to mind our
"fragrance of choice"... how about that English Leather,
guys! No Bomber female could resist that stuff!!!! I
almost fell in love with Cary Randow ('70) once after
getting a whiff!!!!
And memories of the desert by some brought back
memories I had of growing up close to the river. Remember
before the spring runoff was well controlled the river
level used to rise a lot in April and into early June.
When it finally went down left behind would be dozens
(probably hundreds of pools just full of nature in the
form of trapped carp frogs, tadpoles and the like. We
(Clint Knox, head River Rat) used to spend days, even
weeks wading around in mucky swamp water, slightly less
healthy than your average anthrax exposure. Of course it
was this breeding ground that gave birth to those
mosquito "fog trucks" Let's see... spend all day wading
around in swamp water then all evening riding our bikes
about 12 feet behind DDT sprayers... and we still can't
figure out why growing up in Richland makes us different!
That's all (more than enough) for now. I hope
EVERYONE is locked onto having a great holiday season
this year. Everyone be safe and be happy.
Best wishes to all Bombers,
-Mike Franco (70)
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>>From: Diane Hartley ('72)
To: Mike Davis ('74)
Happy birthday, Mike -- hope you had a good weekend.
Now that you are 21 let's go out and have a beer. :-)
-Diane Hartley ('72)
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To: Mike Davis (74)
Birthday eh? Are ya the big 5-0? Just turn 39. Have
a great birthday. Do you know how I can get the class of
'74 Mike Davis and Brad Upton special edition class
rings? I'm looking for a stocking stuffer.
-Greg Alley (73) ~ Live from the cold desert.
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Loretta Ostboe ('55), David Douglas ('62), Ed Wood ('62)
Jeanie Hutchins ('62), Lyndy Wheeler ('62), Diane Hartley ('72)
Mike Davis ('74), Robert Hausenbuiller ('93)
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>>From: Loretta Ostboe Fraser (55)
To: Mike Franco ('70)
Sorry, I think you are wrong about the Union 76 by
the Spudnut Shop... I worked at my first job right
beside the 76 in the Uptown Cleaners around 1954-55, and
it was Johnny's 76 at that time. Then "Curly" (never
learned his real name) took over from Johnny and it has
been "Curley's" ever since... I don't think he has
retired even yet!!! And he did spend a lot of time in
the Spudnut Shop...
Don't tell me a '55 grad can remember more than a
'70 grad!!!
Cheers,
-Loretta Ostboe Fraser (55) ~ Yuma, AC - where it's 75 today!
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>>From: David Douglas ('62)
Re: perfumes
Miss Bezzio's ('63) choice was Avon's "Here's My
Heart." Either subtlety was not her long suit or she
thought it would be wasted on me. Thanks to alphabetical
seating, she sat in front of me in German class. She had
so much of it on one day that it gave me a headache.
After class I marched her to the door of the girls'
rest room and ordered her to wash it off. Also told her
she was to wear just enough that only one person would
ever be able get close enough to smell it... namely me.
I think I would still recognize that scent today.
I made it through another year reasonably intact,
and my Freshman oral English class made it one of my
most memorable birthdays (Dec. 5) with a party,
including cake and candles. After cake and presents they
sang with a karaoke CD I had gotten with my new DVD
player. What a treat!
-David Douglas ('62) ~ Tianjin, China
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>>From: Ed Wood '62
Re: "The Deep Road" by Fred Van Patten ('62)
I've just finished reading both volumes of Fred's
novel, "The Deep Road", available through Amazon, etc.
Try it if you want something clearly out of the ordinary
and want to see where Fred's creativity is directed
these days. The characters in this 80 year history of a
Northwest family are not normal by conventional
standards, and that's what makes the reading so
engaging. Part of the action occurs in Richland, but the
town plays only a minor role in the wide ranging novel.
Good reading, and thanks, Fred!
-Ed Wood '62 ~ Lakewood, CO
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>>From: Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62)
To: Kitty Ramsey ('61)
It's been so many years since we lost contact! You
being my very first "best friend" and neighbor in
Richland... back before even starting at Lewis and
Clark. I was thrilled to read your message today.
(Wow -- so many fun memories!!) Marcia Miller Neff ('62)
moved into your prefab after you moved, and we've
remained very close friends ever since.
I'm so happy to hear your great news about
Elizabeth and will certainly pass it on to Ruthann. My
prayers will continue to be with Elizabeth and Amy. Yes!
I do know that the Power of Prayer is so very Powerful!
-- that's why I'm still here today.
-Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62) ~ Bellingham, WA
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>>From: Lyndy Wheeler Myers '62
Re: The Cinnamon Bear
I know that this has been exhausted but I have lost
the address to order this can you help? Thanks
-Lyndy Wheeler Myers '62 ~ Orange Park, FL - where I am
trying to get in the mood for the holidays but it
is 90 plus and they say we are in a cold snap!
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>>From: Diane Hartley ('72)
To: Mike Franco ('70)
Hi Mike,
Did you forget about Brut? :-) or British Sterling?
Oh my lord did we buy that for every guy we went out
with. Funny how you remember those things.
-Diane Hartley ('72)
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>>From: M. Davis (74)
My Abbreviated Christmas List:
1. Roy Ballard ('63)... a bomb replica on every street corner
2. Rich Crigler ('70)... that long awaited reunion with
Merilee Rush
3. Greg Alley ('73)... a rebirth of the famed jumper
4. Karen Schildknecht Mateo ('67)... a jacuzzi full of
"White Shoulders"
5. Mike Franco ('70)... invitation to a "Kennedy
Christmas in Hyannis Port"
6. Tedi Parks Teverbaugh ('78)... Krispy Kremes 'til you puke!
7. Brad Upton ('74)... a first-class, never-slip, hairpiece
now that's comedy!)
8. Debbie Maiuri (Bomber Mom)... your very own purple
"Hanford Falcon" t-shirt
9. Village Theater free passes to whoever wants them
10. The so-called "Gang of Four"... mushroom soup!!
11. Diane Hartley ('72)... a return of your sanity
12. My sister, Sheila ('71)... a fountain of youth
13. Steve Neill ('72)... stilts!!!
14. Kevin Ghirado ('78)... half a dozen more kids
15. co-worker, Lori Killand Whelan ('72)... booster seat
for your classroom chair
16. 5 free 1/2 hour tours of the old Potts Rainbow Gas
Station - first come/first serve
17. Maren Smyth ('63&'64)... a big "thank you" for all
you do
and "Grand Slams" for everyone
Merry Christmas!
-M. Davis (74)
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>>From: Robert Hausenbuiller ('93)
I just wanted to wish Kay Weir Fishback ('37)
a happy 60th Anniversary. And congratulations, it
seems so few of us married people make it that long.
Hopefully in 57 years I can post similarly to the
Alumni Sandstorm.
-Robert Hausenbuiller ('93) ~ London, England - where
it is cold and dark nearly all day.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/11/01
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilyn Wallace ('47), Marilyn Richey ('53)
Mike Clowes ('54), Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
Betti Avant ('69), Lynn Noble ('72), Greg Alley ('73)
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>>From: Marilyn Wallace Hultman (47)
To: Kay Weir Fishback (37)
Congratulations on your 60th Anniversary!!!! Ray &
I are working on it with 53 years in already! So glad
Gordie is coming home... please have him call us or
just buzz around the corner... anxious to see him and
give him a hug!!!
Again, I'm so happy for you and Les... that's quite
a feat nowadays!!!!
-Marilyn Wallace Hultman (47)
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>>From: Marilyn Richey '53
Re: 76 Station near the Uptown
The 76 Union was built when Johnny Gerdes moved from
the station that later turned into where the Senio
Center has been for years before the new one opened
recently. Johnny sold out to Curly who has now turned it
over to his son Rick who is in business with his dad.
Curly is spending most of his time taking care of his
wife Marge (49) of RHS who had a stroke and it affected
her vision. They thought it would come back but hadn't
the last time I talked to him.
-Marilyn Richey '53
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>>From: Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson '54
To: Loretta Ostboe Fraser ('55) and Mike Franco ('70)
Sorry, Mike, but Loretta is right, the Union Station
on the south-west corner of Uptown was Johnny's Minute
Man Service (and a Bomber employer).
There was another station directly across the
street, to the south, but I don't remember the name.
Perhaps my old bud Dore Tyler ('53) could supply that,
as he worked there (once upon a time in a galax....).
Re: Florida cold(?) weather
I thought if they turned the smudge pots on in the
orchards was the marking of cold weather, not when the
thermometer dropped below 90(F).
Bomber Cheers to all
-Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson '54 ~ back in Albany, OR
after a nice lunch in Fife, WA
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>>From: Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
How about "Jade East"? yuk
-Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
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>>From: Betti Avant (69)
Re: Bomber thanks
To: Jimmie Shipman ('51)
I know I thanked you before for putting me onto
the desk flag site. Because of it I also ordered
holiday lights and enjoy it very much.
Say hello to the family for me.
Bomber cheers,
-Betti Avant (69) ~ Goodland, KS
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>>From: Lynn Noble Paden (72)
To: Mike Davis (74)
Re: Abbreviated Christmas List
I wanted to let you know that your # 11, "Return
of Diane Hartley's sanity" is moot. I'm surprised you
didn't notice that it had returned. It must be that
"fine line" thing that we've heard so much about. (Tee-
hee!)
Diane: Don't be too hard on me for that one. I just
couldn't pass up the opportunity. (Thanks Mike Davis)
-Lynn Noble Paden (72)
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To: Mike Davis (74)
Our own internet and Alumni Sandstorm Santa. You
fit the profile and if we can get you a suit can you
work the front door of JJ Newberry's. Krispy Kringle.
-Greg Alley (73) ~ This is more fun than Monday Night
Football.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/12/01
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45/'46), Hugh Hinson ('52)
Burt Pierard ('59), Jan Nelson ('60)
Pete Overdahl ('60), Audrey Eberhardt ('61WB)
Cliff Cunningham ('62), Carol Converse ('64)
Mary Mulroy ('66), Mike Franco ('70)
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>>From: Dick McCoy 45/46
To: Kay Weir Fishback ('37) and Les Fishback ('34)
Hey Kay and Les
Congrats on your 60th!!
I've enjoyed your little messages re old old
Richland. When brother Gordy Weir (47) gets to town,
tell him to use your email to say hello. I can't get
over there, but would like to chat.
-Dick McCoy 45/46 ~ Bronc/Beaver/Bomber
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>>From: Hugh Hinson (52)
Re: Johnny's 76 Station
At one time Johnny had Ron Snow (52), Jack Marrow (52),
and myself working and pumping gas, etc. Curly was the
#1 mechanic at that time. We had a lot of fun.
-Hugh Hinson (52)
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>>From: Burt Pierard (59)
To: Kay Weir Fishback (37)
I made an error in our recent exchanges about
Amon/John Dam/Riverside/Howard Amon Park and you let me
get away with it. I mistakenly located John Dam's
Grocery (Nelson and Dam) on the northwest corner of GWWay
& Lee Blvd. As the attached picture of the early 1943
downtown area clearly shows, the grocery was south of
Lee (even south of the Western Union Office).
Dick McCoy (45/46) did question my statement but
didn't go so far as to challenge it. We slightly younger
history nuts need to be brought to task from time to
time.
By the way, congratulations on your 60th wedding anniversary.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard (59) ~ Monroe, WA
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>>From: Jan Nelson (60)
Re: Cinnamon Bears
Hi,
Did you post the address of where you can get the
Cinnamon Bear tapes? I think I missed it.
-Jan Nelson (60)
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>>From: Pete Overdahl ('60)
To: Patti Jones ('60)
I was so glad to read your mentioning Mr. Galati
who was your 6th grade teacher. I also had Mr. Galati
(Robert) in the 6th grade, and he was the best teacher I
ever had. I so remember his teaching of birds as he was
an ornithologist and we took his field trips to see the
birds as he filmed them. He also had filmed them for
Disney. He had each student build a bird house and he
judged them and the winners went on a special field trip
to see some hawks. He was also an parasitologist (study
of worms). He was an astrologist (study of stars), we
all loved this and I also remember viewing them with
the class at night.
He had written a book about his experience in the
Navy during WWII and he would read it to us (leaving out
the so called 4-letter words that were included in his
book that the sailors would use from time to time). He
and his beautiful blond wife were folk dancers. They
performed at the schools in Richland in different
costumes from the different countries they danced to. I
remember the Russian dance where they dropped to one leg
and kicked the other outward while jumping up and down
from one to another. They were so physically fit and so
talented.
The last I heard he quit teaching and they joined
the National Assembly Program and traveled the country
dancing. I feel like you, Patti, I always think of him
when I research a bird or look at the stars. I never
really got into worms except the ones we dissected in
biology. Also I was always too fat to dance like that
with my two left feet. Thanks for the Memories.
-Pete Overdahl ('60)
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>>From: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews ('61WB)
To: Kay Weir Fishback ('37)
Congratulations to you and your husband on your 60th
anniversary. We've only got 33 and sometimes it seems
more like 133. Just kidding. I do offer my prayers for
you and yours, and may God continue to bless you in the
years to come.
-Audrey Eberhardt Mathews ('61WB)
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>>From: Cliff Cunningham ('62)
To: Kay Weir Fishback ('37 and Les Fishback ('34)
Congratulations on your 60th. Not many who can
celebrate that. Please keep up the history of Richland,
I really enjoy leaning more about the city where I grew
up.
To: Lyndy Wheeler Myers ('62)
I just got a copy of the Cinnamon Bear only to learn
my son has purchased one for me for Christmas. If you
are interested in mine let me know and I will happy to
send it to you.
To: David Douglas ('62)
Enjoy hearing about your adventures in China. In
your search for classic American movies I don't recall
seeing any westerns. How about a John Wayne such as
"True Grit" or "Stagecoach". Others might be "The
Outlaws" or "The Magnificent Seven".
-Cliff Cunningham ('62)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Jimmie Shipman (51)
Can you please give us the address for the holiday
lights again? I downloaded the desk flag and thought
that I had saved the site so I could download the
holiday lights when the time came. I can't find it
anywhere.
Thanks.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - where we're
getting a break from the rain.
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>>From: Mary Mulroy Wilson (66)
To this day the smell of English Leather (they still
make it) fills my head with memories and puts a smile on
my face.
-Mary Mulroy Wilson (66)
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
OK... So I mixed up "Tiny's" for "Curly's" 76 Union...
both were about the same size...
I am amazed at the recollection of those exotic
colognes... so far English Leather, Brut, Old Spice...
how about 9 Flags... remember that stuff? You were
supposed to be able to mix the different bottles to give
you different fragrances... all this was supposed to
drive the women wild... but the most potent stuff I ever
experienced was introduced with Paul Sinclair ('70) and
Gorgeous George Dana ('70)... Lime Vodka... drove the
women wild!!!! All our best to George!
-Mike Franco ('70)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/13/01
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Pierard ('52), Rex Hunt ('53WB)
Joe Choate ('60), Judy Parker ('60)
Patti Jones ('60), Earl Bennett ('63)
Carol Converse ('64), Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Mike Davis ('74), Kim Edgar ('79)
Dana Olson ('80WB)
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>>From: Dick Pierard '52
Happy birthday to Brother Burt ('59). He keeps
getting smarter and tougher as the years go by. Many
thanks for keeping the historical record straight and
for leadership in Club 40.
-Dick Pierard '52
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>>From: Rex Hunt ('53WB)
Re: aromas of the past
All this talk about men's cologne and not a word
about "Jade East" or its spin off that made it big
"Hai Karate".
Re: Hooky Bobbin'
Oh that story about hooky bobbin'... I forgot to
mention.... there has to be SNOW...
-Rex Hunt ('53WB)
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>>From: Joe Choate ('60)
Re: Bob Galati
To: Pete Overdahl, ('60)
The book Bob had written was "Sailor Beware"...
later it was made into a movie. Bob also got all of
his students an early start in mathematics. He always
seemed to make things interesting, no matter the
subject.
-Joe Choate ('60)
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>>From: Judy Parker Petrutis (60)
To: Patti Jones and Pete Overdahl (60)
Thanks for the fond memories of Mr. Galati. I had
the pleasure of being one of the students chosen to go
on a special bird watching trip. I think students were
picked based on the bird houses we built. I can't
remember who else went, but do remember having a great
time. We went down to the Columbia river and crossed
into Oregon. Between Mr. Galati and my father they
planted a love of wildlife in my soul.
I also remember when his dance troop came and
performed at Chief Joseph when we were in Junior High.
He was a very special person. How old do you think
he was when he taught us? It would be nice to find him,
also his book.
Do you remember the weekly broadcasts that we had
at Jason Lee which did biographies of famous people?
Another good memory.
Enjoy the Christmas Holidays.
-Judy Parker Petrutis (60)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Mr. Robert Galati
To: Pete Overdahl ('60)
You're welcome Pete.
Mr. Galati was a teacher who always showed the
students that there was more to learn. Found myself
always anxious to see what he was going to teach next.
I too remember the wonderful dancing he and his
wife did. I remember seeing a couple of their
performances... one was at Spalding.
After seeing your entry in the Sandstorm today, Pete, I
decided to do some research to see if Mr. Galati had any
books on the market. Also did some research to see if I
could find his World War II book. This is what I came up
with: Barnes and Noble lists the following three books
written by a Robert Galati:
1. Ma There's a Hair in my Soup Date of print 1990
2. Living on tiptoes: The Story of Nikki Date of print 1989
3. Golden-crowned Kinglets; treetop nesters of the
North Woods Date of print 1990
Every one of these books must has been written by
our Mr. Galati. With time I want to get all three of the
books and do some research to see if he is still living.
I'd like to contact him... he could be 85 to 90 years
old. Thanks Pete. You have helped steer me on to another
venture.
What can you add to all of this Fred Phillips ('60)?
Bomber Cheers
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - Rain again.
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>>From: Earl C. Bennett, III, Gold Medal Class of '63
Re: Aromas
I was close to my Grandfather growing up and have
always stuck with Old Spice, original fragrance.
Besides, my wife likes it, too - probably the most
important factor, at least since I found her (not until
I was 30 - long search). For a very long time now,
certain over ten years and possibly longer than the 24
years we've been married, I have been refilling and
using the same collector's bottle, a round one with a
picture of the ship Magic on it. It was a gift, I think
from one of my sisters. The smell is a bit sweeter than
some like, and not as pungent as sagebrush, but it still
keeps one of my senses in tune with growing up in
Richland.
Re: Cinnamon Bear
(Hi, Lindy! My best to Irv and Lavonne if you see
them.)
I have the tapes at home (I'm out of town until the
21st) and want to introduce some grandchildren to them,
but don't remember exactly how many episodes there were,
I know it's too late this year. Did it start right after
Thanksgiving when it was on the radio?
Regards, ecb3
-Earl Bennett ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
Re: Cinnamon Bear Tapes
To: Jan Nelson (60)
You can get them at Amazon.com. That's where I got
mine. Also I think somebody said you could get them at
Barnes and Noble.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - where it's
getting closer to Christmas all time. We're suppose
to get another bad storm later on today.
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>>From: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
I had no idea that the mere mention the other day of
Curly's 76 station would elicit such (any) response.
Thanks to all who supplied some history here. It's fun
to learn about this stuff. I just enjoyed the place
because it offered a safe haven and another place to
hang out in the Uptown area... plus those free do-it-
yourself oil changes.
Now can anyone tell me the story behind Zip's? For
anyone in high school in the mid-sixties this place was
hollowed ground. Regardless of what was going to happen
on a Friday or Saturday night, no matter who was meeting
who, or if to show off a new car... it all got started
at Zip's. Who owned the place? Was Richland's the first?
I understand there are Zip's at Columbia Center,
Kennewick and Spokane. Zip's was great... it was just
like Mel's? in American Graffiti, only it came first. I
can't tell you how much trouble got it's start through a
first, early evening encounter at Zip's. God bless the
place, and thanks to whoever owned it at the time for
the memories... and for putting up with us.
-Scott Hartcorn ('67)
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>>From: M. Davis (74)
To: Mike Franco ('70)
You are forgetting the fragrance that mesmerized the
women. None other than Hai Karate!!!! The women were
"putty" at the first sniff!
-M. Davis (74)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: Music Class
We are in the process of packing and moving into a
rental until our other his is built (just across town)
hopefully, it will be complete by April. Anyway, I came
across a guitar that I had got back in 9th grade (Chief
Joseph) for music class.
I don't know why I've kept it all these years,
I only used it for that class. It still looks new,
however, it does need to be restrung. I'll just hang on
to it a little longer, maybe my son will want to use it
for his music class when he gets older, or he maybe
he'll choose to use my husband's set of drums. (Gee, I
wonder which one he'll choose - I'm thinking the one
that makes the most noise).
Does anyone remember taking music class, if so what
instrument did you choose. Do you still play today!
-Kim Edgar Leeming (79) ~ Poulsbo, WA
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>>From: Dana Olson Reid (80WB)
Happy Birthday to '79 Richland Bomber alumni
Lanette Powell Empey. I hope you have a great birthday!
(She's my aunt, so I can torture her with public e-mails).
Love ya,
-Dana Olson Reid (80WB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/14/01
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17 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary Triem ('47), Tom Hughes ('56)
Gus Keeney ('57), Keith Arndt ('60)
George Sharp ('63), Jim Hamilton ('63)
Joanna Faulkner ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Jake Tate ('66WB)
Dick Pierce ('67), Judy Ley ('67)
Susan Nelson ('67), Vicki Schrecengost ('67)
Betti Avant ('69), Jay Schreiber ('79)
Melissa Joyce ('91)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery '47
To: Bob Carlson '54
I apologize for taking so long, but I must tell you
that I thoroughly enjoyed the current edition of the
DustStorm. You must have some journalism in your
history! Seriously, keeping the Club 40 newsletter
tradition going is very much appreciated by this old
Bomber.
-Mary Triem Mowery '47
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>>From: Arthur (Tom) Hughes (56)
Re: December Fife Luncheon
Turnout for the December Luncheon was a little light.
Could have been the Holiday shopping but the 12 that
showed up had a great time. Connie Hanson Lincoln ('64)
made it in her neck brace. She is still recovering from
a freak auto accident several months ago. It seems
the driver of a pickup loaded with scrap metal lost
control and went into a ditch. When he came out of the
ditch he flew through the air for about 40 feet and came
down directly on the left front of her car. The car was
totaled and she got a broken neck. She is progressing
nicely and will recover fully.
In attendance were:
Nick Nelson (56), Gayle Dunn Sutton (?), Max Sutton (57),
Dore Tyler (53), Bob Carlson (AKA Mike Clowes) (54),
Connie Hanson Lincoln (64), Ed Lincoln (Connie's Husband),
Burt Pierard (59), Patti Jones Ahrens (60), Tom Hughes (56),
Agnes Hughes (Tom's wife) and Jessica Blessing (Tom's
Grand daughter)
-Arthur (Tom) Hughes (56) ~ Auburn, WA
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>>From: Gus Keeney (57)
To: Loretta Ostboe Fraser ('55)
We are having a "cold snap" here in Yuma, AZ. It was
almost too cold on my bare feet when I went out to get
the Yuma Sun newspaper this morning!!!
Supposed to be all the way down to 56 by Saturday.
-Gus Keeney (57)
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>>From: Keith Arndt ('60)
Re: Mr. Bob Galati
I didn't realize how many of us still had fond
memories of Bob Galati. What a sixth grade teacher -
ornithology, parasitology, folk dancing, etc.! I recall
the things mentioned by Pete Overdahl ('60), Judy Parker ('60),
and Joe Choate ('60) -- all some of my favorite people.
He named a parasite species that he discovered after his
beautiful blonde wife - I was never sure whether that
was a joke or an honor! I vividly remember the bird
field trips and especially one to the cliffs near McNary
Dam to see a red-tailed hawk. His devotion to
ornithology led me to a life long interest in birds.
I've developed quite a bird library over the years,
living in different parts of the country. I think him
reading to us from his novel based on his WWII
experiences in the Armed Merchant Marine had a big
influence in me joining the Navy after college. There
are a lot of Galatis in this part of Florida
(Tampa/Sarasota) and this morning I found a listing for
a Robert Galati in Orlando, but haven't followed it up
yet. We were very fortunate to have such a devoted and
inspirational teacher. Unfortunately, in current times
the educational bureaucracies would probably not permit
the intellectual freedom he enjoyed to range beyond the
accepted curricula.
-Keith Arndt ('60) ~ Parrish, FL Sunny, high 81, low 66
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>>From: George Sharp ('63)
To: the Class of '63
Who remembers Shelley McCoy throwing a garbage can
across the room, and blaming it on me, and I get the
hacks... what ever happened to HACKS... every day to
bad boys.... how about picking up the little Isseta and
putting it on the front steps of the study hall, so the
doors wouldn't open... and the burn outs with the two
'56 Chevys in school... one was mine... the other was
Homer Blackburn's... he had the straight pipes... and I
got blamed... and got the HACKS... WHATEVER HAPPENED TO
HACKS... and Daryl Glasford's Plymouth, so low you
couldn't drive across a pack of cigarettes, and the time
when someone... who NEVER FESSED UP... lowered the
hydraulic jack on my '56 right on my chest in auto
shop... and the time when... geez, was i the only one
that had fun???????????
OK, let's all humor the starving artist at
http://www.airbrushconcepts.com
-George Sharp ('63)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
All this talk about smellin’ like a "Fancy Boy",
reminded me of my time working at Dawson Richards. We
had them all, English Leather, Royal Lyme, British
Sterling, Brut and probably Jade East. Grover, would
have rather used the space for hats, but he was great
at "picking his battles".
I recall an advertisement in Playboy (I only read it
for the articles and ads). There was a photo of some
'60's gal (Joey Heatherton hair, white lipstick on pouty
lips and probably blue eye shadow). Obviously satiated,
she was all wrapped up in satin sheets and staring
blindly into space. The tag read "Was it Him, or his
Piping Rock". Let me tell you, I put some serious miles
on the Chevy looking to buy a bottle of that stuff, and
I'm still looking.
My Pop was a Mennen's Skin Bracer guy. Green stuff
you bought at Thrifty Drug. I still unscrew the caps at
RiteAid and take a whiff, to recall the Old Man. It
smells different now, probably lacking the essence of
Roi Tan that always followed him around. Rosalie gave me
some Old Spice Cologne and Deodorant, back when we were
an item in the eighth grade. Not too sure when I ran out
of the cologne, but there is still some deodorant left.
Semper Bomberus
Jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Joanna Faulkner Brown '63
Now how could anyone forget Brut?? But I still
remember "Evening in Paris" in its royal blue bottle,
and Hai Karate, and Jade East, and then there's always
"British Sterling". And for those of us who still love
fragrance, who can forget "Old Spice"? That's what my
Dad wore, especially on holiday occasions.
Happy Holidays to you all!
-Joanna Faulkner Brown '63
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
Re: Story on Bateman Island
This story on Bateman Island reminded me of the
spring of 1966, when Kenny Gray ('64RIP) and I got stuck
in rough water while swimming over to the island. His
strong swimming ability and determination saved my life
that day.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
Re: Mr. Galati
okay, Lynn Dunton (ex-Richland teacher) where are
you? Isn't this the same Bob Galati that moved to CA
after you and Bill did? you need to get on here and
fill in the missing blanks. ;)
-Linda Reining (64) ~ it is cold in Bakersfield, CA and
they are warning about a storm "approaching" from
the Pacific Northwest tonight.
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>>From: Dick Pierce 67
Zips! Now we're talkin'.
That first turn into the lot. Taking a left while
traveling toward Carmichael from the river gave me a
better view of who was there. Never, on a weekend night,
did I go straight into a stall for a salad burger. I put
my '59 black Chevrolet Impala's (with spotlights,
chrome reversed rims and a 348" 4-barrel Ford eater)
powerglide transmission into neutral as I entered Dead
Man's Curve (the concrete block wall on the east side
of the Zip's lot). Rev up the engine so that the glass
paks blared that special music off the wall. Some Friday
and Saturday nights I would hit the gas after that first
turn in the lot, toward Dead Man's Curve, maybe 20
times. I can't remember what Zip's even looked like
inside. I felt funny after making it through Dead Man's
Curve. You either had to turn back toward the stalls and
submit to a burger, or you'd lay some scratch out the
exit onto the main drag as though you had the evening in
hand. Can you imagine pulling into a stall for burgers
with Mom and Dad and your brothers and sisters at Zip's
like we did at A&W? No way. I'd have refused to leave
the house. Families didn't go to Zip's. Only us.
-Dick Pierce 67
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>>From: Jake Tate (66WB)
Re: Zip's
To: Scott Hartcorn (67)
I can't tell you much about the history of the
place, Scott, but do remember a lot of good times there.
I wonder how many of us learned to eat our french fries
with tarter sauce there?
-Jake Tate (66WB) ~ Yakima, WA (the "Palm Springs" of
Washington) - where the snow is four feet deep on
the north side of the house! Merry Christmas, all!
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>>From: Judy Ley Warninger (67)
Re: Zip's
To: Scott Hartcorn (67)
In regards to who owned Zip's... it was the mother
and father of one of our classmates, Delores McDonald (67).
It was my first job in Richland and Delores and her
mother were always there. Mrs. McDonald was a very hard
working mom and seemed to put in long hours every day.
That place was always hopping on the week-ends and we
carhop girls worked hard for our $1.00 per hour wage!!
I do have a lot of great memories from there. After
moving to Richland in '65, I first met some girls from
class of '66... Lynn Dodson for one... and they took me
to Zip's for fries and tartar with a cherry coke. It was
the best! I have driven by that place in the last year
and sure doesn't look very exciting. Is it still the
main hangout? Seems to me I remember Gary O'Rourke
riding on the hood of his car, around Zip's, every now
and then. Too funny!
-Judy Ley Warninger (67)
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>>From: Susan Nelson Smith (67)
To: Scott Hartcorn (67)
I don't know who originally owned Zip's but when we
were in High School I think it was Delores McDonald's
Dad. Whether he owed or just managed I don't know. What
fun we had there. Driving around Zip's... then A&W.
Think we always bought our hamburgers at Zip's and then
went to A&W for Fries. Remember the big Bon Fires? Can't
remember if it was '66 or '67 but I had borrowed my
Dad's '50 Buick and the girls and I went to help build
it. Jerry Rodgers ('67) sprayed my Dad's car with a fire
extinguisher and I left in tears to find a car wash
thinking the foam would ruin the paint on the Buick.
Jerry really had a hate for me... never could figure out
what I did to him to deserve it.
Also loved the spring and Summers at the docks.
Think we would just pick a dock that wasn't locked up
and go lay out to get tans. That first shock of being
thrown into the Columbia would take your breath away.
Also remember the swimsuits back than had a cup on the
bra part that when you laid on your front on the dock
you had to pop the cup back out when you got up or you
had a collapsed boob.
Top that Scott or Dick
-Susan Nelson Smith (67)
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>>From: Vicki Schrecengost Carney (67WB)
To: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: Music Class/Instrument
I was a clarinet player and remember vividly going
back and forth with challenges for first chair with
Janell Gurwell ('67) when we were at Carmichael.
Mr. Hughes was a great band teacher. I often wish I
still had my clarinet, but it was a rental. Music will
always be an important part of my life. I took up piano
with my youngest son when he was 5. He's 18 now and
preoccupied with "more important things", but he still
plays for pleasure once in awhile. He's discovered he
can draw a crowd (translation: girls) at a party if he
sits down to play. As for me, I'm still learning to
master "Chopsticks."
Thanks for the memories.
P.S. Anyone know what happened to Janell?
-Vicki Schrecengost Carney (67WB)
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>>From: Betti Avant (69)
Re: perfumes
One year my grandmother gave me a bottle of
"Hawaiian White Ginger" from Avon. I always liked the
soft scent of it and wore it through high school. I,
being a tomboy, did not like most perfumes, but that
is one I really liked.
Bomber cheers to you all,
-Betti Avant (69) ~ Goodland, KS
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>>From: Jay Schreiber '79
Re: Memories of the desert
Having not contributed for a while and reading about
the memories or the loss of memories of others here are
a some that I have not read about yet;
1) The building of Columbia Center Mall
2) The Un-boat races down the Yakima River
3) First Jobs (McDonald's on Jadwin in '75 for me)
4) Hanford High being built and how upset the kids
were that couldn't graduate as Bombers
Just want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season,
-Jay Schreiber '79 ~ Indianapolis, IN - where it is dark
and rainy today
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>>From: Melissa Joyce Glodo (91)
Re: Cinnamon Bear
My Dad, Brent Joyce (44) would start us just after
Thanksgiving/first of December on the Cinnamon Bear
tapes we'd all sit on the bed and listen to JUST ONE
piece each night until finally the star made it to the
top of the tree, which was a close call every year. I
think my dad still has the tapes and I think he got them
locally. But those are some of my favorite christmas
memories!
-Melissa Joyce Glodo (91)
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[I don't believe this young lady's father is REALLY a
class of '44 grad - his name's not on the '44 roster -
I think she's telling us how old her dad is. -Maren]
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15 Bombers, 1 former teacher, and 2 funeral notices today:
Mike Clowes ('54), Tom Hughes ('56)
Sue Garrison ('58), Sandie Romeri ('60)
Roger Fishback ('62), Jim Hamilton ('63)
Carol Converse ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Lynn Dodson ('66), Gary Christian ('67)
Karen Schildknecht (67), Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Theresa Rainey ('69), Margaret Gilstrap ('74)
Teena Stoner ('79)
Lynn Dunton (former Richland Teacher)
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>>From: Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson '54
To: Mary Triem Mowery ('47)
You are too kind. Would you believe I only lasted 3
or 4 weeks on the Sandstorm staff before Harry Thompson
(then faculty advisor) booted me off because he said I
kuddnt spel. Even when I took a semester of personal
typing, I was never able to find a spell check button on
the keyboard of the Remingtons, Smith-Coronas or
Underwoods that were in use.
Re: Zip's
Alas, we older kids don't have those memories.
Someone mentioned that Zip's reminded them of Arnold's
in "American Graffiti". I dunno, when I first saw the
movie I thought of By's. Guess it must be a generational
thing. The real young kids go to A&W with the family,
the next generation went to Zip's, and we "big" kids
hung out at By's drooling over someone's '32 deuce
coupe.
RHS Hang Outs - Thru the Years
By's Burgers
Zip's
Bomber Cheers
-Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson '54 ~ Albany, OR - where we
take our shoes off when we go outside no matter the
temperature, keeps from getting them from getting
soaked.
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: Old Spice
A few years ago I was doing some work in the Spokane
Boeing plant and there was a cute little thing that
worked in the office. One day she walked up to me with
her pretty blue eyes shining and said "What are you
wearing?" I said "Old Spice". She said "I thought so,
you reminded me of my grandfather". No more old spice.
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Joretta "Sue" Garrison Pritchett ('58)
There's still time to order Richland Souvenir
Ornaments for the Holidays. The Richland Seniors
Association sells them as a fund-raiser for furnishings
for the new Richland Community Center. We have alphabet
house ornaments (A, B, Ranch, Prefab, F, Precut, and H).
We also have Richland Bomber ornaments and Hanford
Falcon ornaments.
They're for sale for $5 each at the Community Center
weekdays, approximately 9am to 3pm (depends on volunteer
availability). They're also available by mail for $6
each (includes shipping and handling):
Alumni Ring Website Check it out!
-Joretta "Sue" Garrison Pritchett ('58) ~ Richland - today
the wind never ends.
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>>From: Sandie Romeri Rutherford ('60)
Re: Jack Stansill
Jack has been fighting cancer for some time. Now
it has gone to his lung. He will be having surgery on
Jan. 3, 2002. He is very down right now and could sure
use the prayers and uplifting notes, cards, e-mail from
all of us. If you would like to contact him via snail
mail, e-mail me and I'll give you his snail mail address.
We could all really help Jack out at this time.
Jack hung out with Roger Koford (my first husband),
Marv McDonald, Dee Wallace, Larry Coryell, and the
"other" Larry that was in the band with him. His
girlfriend at the time ('59) was JoAnn Robertson.
God Bless You Bombers!
-Sandie Romeri Rutherford ('60) ~ Roy, WA.
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>>From: Roger Fishback (62)
Re: Bomber Hoops 12/14/01 Bombers vs. Blue Devils
After a quick visit with relatives in Las Vegas
(missing two games), this Bomber Alumnus was once again
on the hot trail of the Bomber Hoop Train.
Tonight [12/14/01] saw the Bombers travel to the
confines of the Walla Walla Blue Devils and their always
starting "seven." Walla Walla sporting a 4-0 record, 2-0
in conference would be facing the Richland five at 3-2
and 1-1, without starting forward and leading scored (20
pts per game) Travis Buck, who suffered a deep thigh
bruise against Wenatchee last week. Another Bomber
stalwart, Junior Casey, Johnson was playing with an
injured thumb. The Blue Devils wasted no time getting on
the board and led 7-0 with 5:47 to play in the first
quarter and with 3:21 to play led 12-1. A flurry of
baskets by the Bombers found the score at 14-9 at the
end of the quarter. The Bombers once again had trouble
hitting the short shots and were only 4 for 12 in the
quarter. The second quarter saw the Richland press force
a number of Wa Hi turnovers and the Bombers tied the
game at 19 with 3:49 to go in the half. There were two
more ties in the half at 22-22 and 25-25, but the final
4 points were scored by Walla Walla to lead 29-25 at
the half. Richland actually led 23-22 with 2:14 to play.
Seven missed free throws in the first half hurt the
A-City quintet.
With the momentum in the Bomber corner heading into
the third quarter, the Bomb Squad went completely dead,
scoring only 10 points against 19 by Walla Walla. At the
end of three it was 48-35 Devils. The fourth quarter
started like the third quarter ended with WA Hi on top
50-35 and 59-42 with 3:40 to play. The Bombers began
launching from long range, hitting 4 treys in the final
2:27 of the game. With 2:55 to play it was Walla Walla
leading 61-44.
A three by Fannin, another by York, one by Johnson
and another by York sandwiched between a pair of deuces
and 4 free throws by the Devils found the score 69-58.
The final was a respectable 71-62. Walla Walla drained
13 free throws to the Bombers 2 in the second half. The
Bombers were led in scoring by York with 16, Hilgert 12,
Frisbee 10, Fannin 8, Bussman and Johnson 7 each and 2
for Arthurs. The Bombers snared 28 boards 17 offensive
and 11 defensive, stole the ball 10 times and had 15
turnovers. The Richland squad shot a dismal 21 of 57 for
37% and were 13 for 20 from the charity strip.
Tomorrow [12/15/01] the Bombers take on the
Kennewick Lions in the Bomb Shelter and next Tuesday
travel to Ike. On a brighter note the lady Bombers beat
the Blue Devils 88-44, that's right a 44 point win!
Signing off until tomorrow night.
-Roger Fishback (62)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
'fraid I'm gonna get the cyberhook for too many entries.
How appropriate that in a week when so many Bombers
were alluding to the effect that Mr. Galati had on their
life, that I would receive a note from my favorite and
most influential teacher. Got my Christmas card today
from Tom Knudsen, my Art teacher and the guy who taught
me to not just look, but to see what I was looking at.*
He introduced me to so many things, and I feel most
fortunate that 40 years later he is still in my life.
For those of you who knew Tom and (like I) benefited
from his teaching, drop me an e-mail and I'll send you
his address. He's living in Southern Oregon and
continues to do studio work. I'm sure he would enjoy
hearing from all of his past students.
Semper Bomberus,
Jimbeaux
In Kirkland, where I'm taping my ankles for the Gold
Medal Class of '63 Mostly Annual Christmas Breakfast in
Olympia on Sunday
*Mrs. Boswell, I still end sentences in prepositions,
but I know better.
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (64)
To: Joanna Faulkner Brown (63)
The "Evening In Paris" perfume is very pricey these
days. When I had a small antique shop in my home in
Wenatchee, I sold a couple of those colbolt blue bottles
for quite a bit of money. Wish I would have saved one of
them now. I believe one reason why they are so expensive
is because of the color of the bottle.
To: Linda Reining (64)
We got the storm yesterday. Started out in mid
afternoon. Not as high of wind as they were predicting,
but oh that rain!! We had a meeting and had to get out
in it last night.
-Carol Converse Maurer (64) ~ Eureka, CA - where the sun
is really trying to find hold large enough to pick
through.
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>>From: David Rivers (65)
Re: Things ya hadda do
It is so good to know that this bunch from Richland
has got its priorities in line... There is some stuff
that is just too important to forget. I got my first
bottle of English Leather in around the 7th grade. My
folks found it in Walla Walla and for the longest time
that was the closest source. Christmas morning I was
sportin' that stuff and Brian Johnson (65), who always
made the rounds on Christmas morning, came by to pick me
up to check on everyone's loot. He took one whiff and
hadda have some of that stuff! We cruised over to
Krugel's (65) Davis' (65), Heidlebaugh's (65), Deitz'
(64 & 66) and several other places I'm sure and it was
big news to everyone who could smell us (that came out
wrong). Unfortunately, a couple of years later...
Charlie Warford (61) started wearing Canoe... oh wow...
now I had a real dilemma on my hands... If Charles wore
it... it hadda be cool... There were other things...
Terry Webb (63RIP) drank Pepsi... not coke... so It was
Pepsi from then on... Charlie Warford and his main man
Terry Christiansen (61) drank Lucky out of a bottle...
not more of anything else... hadda be Lucky from a
bottle... and there's black converse... high waters...
those funny short sleeved sweatshirts with the
buttons... white socks... short sleeved Pendletons...
the Pendleton Sport Coats without the collar... (Davis'
was black, mine green and Terry Webb's was red)... and
on and on it went... Now that was cool!
-David Rivers (65)
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>>From: Lynn Dodson Stedman '66
Well I finally got a chance to try a Krispie Kreme
donut here in Issaquah. In case you haven't heard we
have one out here and there are regular lines at least
20 cars long DAY AND NIGHT waiting for them (don't these
people have a life?!!).
They can't hold a candle to a Spudnut. Who are they
kidding?
-Lynn Dodson Stedman '66
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>>From: Gary Christian (67)
To: Dick Pierce (67)
Seems to me that after leaving Zip's and turning
right onto Lee I would stop at the drive-through dairy
mart between Zip's and A&W (can't remember the name of
the place) and buy cigarettes from (67) classmate Sharon
Popp. Remember Vicki Anderson? Sharon also worked in the
school office and was real good at forging class passes
for Chuck Heath and myself. Thank God I quit the cigs
two years ago with limited damage I hope.
-Gary Christian (67)
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>>From: Karen Schildknecht Mateo (67)
To: Vicki Schrecengost Carney ('67)
Re: Janell Gurwell Fowler ('67)
Janell married Mike Fowler ('67) and they live in
West Richland. They have 2 kids (a boy and a girl). Mike
is one of the coaches of the U16 Girls Fast pitch Team,
The Tri-Cities Spirit. Now the only reason I know any of
this info is that my niece, Whitney Cross (2004) is on
the team, and I get all my info through my sister Leslie
Schildknecht Dodd ('79), as she spends alot of time with
Janell.
To: Mike Davis (74)
Re: Your kind Christmas Gift
Thanks so much for the Christmas gift. I've been
slowly switching Mark Ibatuan's (74) water in his
Jacuzzi with White Shoulders. Come on over when he
finally discovers it!! Now that will be FUN!!
Oh, and as for favorite men's colognes, it had to
be English Leather. Man, my poor hubby has no choice
as to colognes.. it's English Leather or it's nothing!
If we don't see you before, have a Wonderful
Christmas... Hi to Bonnie and the kids.
-Karen Schildknecht Mateo (67)
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>>From: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
To: Susan Nelson Smith ('67)
You're way out of my league when you talk about a
collapsed boob in your swimsuit. I didn't know swimsuits
did that back then, but if I had, (and I speak for Dick
Pierce ('67) as well), it would not have gone unnoticed,
and I would have done what every red-blooded high school
guy would have done............... point & laugh.
-Scott Hartcorn ('67)
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>>From: Theresa Rainey Slack '69
To: Dick Pierce ('67)
You don't remember the inside of Zip's because there
wasn't one. It was a drive-in... speaking of which..
how 'bout Dog 'n' Suds? Even Arctic Circle wasn't too
horrible but Zip's always the coolest.
Zip's
-Theresa Rainey Slack '69 ~ who never left the wind
that sucks
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>>From: Margaret Gistrap O'Hara (74)
To: Gus Keeney ('57)
Hey Gus,
Come to Big Lake, Alaska for a visit! Where it is
-34. Yes you read it right.. minus 34. I am at my desk
at the "Cat House" in my coat! I wonder if this is the
year Santa's HO HO freezes off!
To: Maren
Do you miss it? The Alaskan cold? I also need your
address as I have a signed picture of Martin Buser for
you. If you want it that is...
-Margaret Gistrap O'Hara (74)
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>>From: Teena Stoner Giulio '79
To: The Starving Artist (George Sharp ('63)
Very nice!
I just came from your website and find myself
trying to think of something for you to paint. I've
always wished I would have followed my artistic
inclinations but now you make me really jealous. :-)
Re: scents of the past
My dad wore Aqua Velva for the longest time. Until
he started losing his voice whenever he wore it. Kinda
makes ya think, hmmm?
When did musk become popular?
-Teena Stoner Giulio '79 - once again, the wind is
blowing in the TCs
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>>From: Lynn Dunton, former Richland teacher
Re: Bob Galati
For those of you who were wondering about Bob Galati,
here is an update.
Bob Galati taught fifth grade at Spalding School in
the early fifties before he and Carlyn left to perform
European folk dances for schools across the US. Bob was
a biologist, ornithologist and parisitologist, performer
and photographer. In 1962, they decided to join us in
Fullerton, CA and Bob taught science in a junior high
here until he retired.
Bob was one of the two percent who survive
dissecting aneurysms. He was fortunate to have had a
cardiologist on duty who had knowledge of the symptoms.
(most people bleed to death before the flaw is
discovered). Bob had always followed a physical fitness
regime most of his life which enabled him to survive
having all but seven inches of his aorta replaced over a
period of fifteen years. Bob died in July of 2000.
Nikki Galati died from cancer when she was seven.
Two years later the Galatis adopted brother and sister
twins who still live in Orange County. Carlyn lives in
their home in Tucson. She is visiting in California
until January 13. If anyone would like to contact
Carlyn, you may contact her through my e-mail and I am
sure she will be happy to respond.
Bob wrote and successfully self-published five books
about the armed forces experiences of hundreds of WWII
vets, a funny book about his Italian family and an
endearing book about Nikki. He also made at least five
educational films that were distributed to schools
through Coronet Films. (I enjoyed doing the animations.)
His first film was selected to represent the US in
Cannes.
Bob was a man of outstanding accomplishments with an
on-going sense of humor who made a difference in this
world. The four of us were close friends for 52 years.
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Bob Galati would have been in his early thirties
when he taught sixth grade at Spalding.
"Ma, There's a Hair in My Soup", the title for his
book about his family, was a phrase Carlyn and we often
used when Bob repeated a mistake. Whenever Bob found a
hair in his soup he'd tell his mother and she would whop
him on the head. Even though he received a swat, he'd
forget and tell her whenever it happened. The book was
good material for a sitcom.
Carlyn might still have a few books of his for sale.
To: Joe Choate ('60)
A movie was not made of "Sailor Beware" but Bob made
several educational films about wildlife and ecology.
They were distributed by Coronet films.
His first film was in conjunction with the Orange
County Education Department's "Hands On" oceanography
project. That film was chosen to represent the USA in
the Education category at the Cannes film Festival.
Later films he made on his own were:
"The Moose: Our Largest Deer"
"The Beaver: Our Largest Rodent"
"Pollution"
"Solutions to Pollution"
I'm sorry to say I don't remember the names of the
rest even though I animated areas and titles for them.
I'll have to ask Carlyn.
Bob sold film to NBC for their "Voice of the
Desert" and other films. We enjoyed going with him on
some of his filming outings. One we often reminisce
about was when NBC sent Bob a rock (insured for $250)
that had been used in an Atlantic scene and wanted Bob
to film it on a Pacific beach with the tide coming and
washing over the rock. Bob was a little impatient for
the tide to come in and kept moving the rock further
toward the waves. Suddenly a large swell surged and
pulled the rock out to sea. Bob shook his fist and
yelled a Charlie Brown-ish, "You rock-eating ocean!"
which was typical of his humor no matter what. He found
a similar rock, filmed it and sent it and the film to
NBC successfully.
Carlyn Galati will be visiting here until mid
January. You are welcome to contact her via our e-mail
and I am sure she will respond.
-Lynn Dunton, former Richland teacher
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Laila Maenpaa ~ Class of 1976 ~ 3/24/58 - 12/5/01
Patricia Pedersen Ragan ~ Class Of 1960 ~ 8/23/40 - 12/11/01
Funeral Notices website
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes ('54), Patti Jones ('60)
Jeanie Hutchins ('62), Roger Fishback ('62)
David Rivers ('65), James Wilson ('76)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAYS Today:
Terry Davis, aka Terence Knox ('65)
My big brother, Tim Smyth ('62)
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>>From: Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson '54
Re: From the F.Y.I. Dept.
For those of you interested, classmates.com have up-
graded their site to include more than high school or
military. You can get yourself listed at former grade
school, junior high or middle schools and the college or
university of your choice. If the school you went to
isn't listed you can add it to their list. I just added
Carmichael Jr. Hi, because it wasn't there (Carmichael
Middle School was, but I didn't go there). The Richland
list also includes such places as H*nf*rd H*gh (I placed
those asterisks so as not to offend anyone's
sensibilities).
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson '54 ~ Albany, OR - where the
wind has picked up again.
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: Lynn Dunton, former Richland teacher
Re: Mr. Bob Galati
Thank you so much for your wonderful entry in the
Alumni Sandstorm telling us about Mr. Galati (He will
always be Mr. Galati to me as that's the way I knew
him). Did not ever expect when I started looking for him
that the answer would come so fast. What a blessing that
you are on the Alumni Sandstorm email list and knew the
Galatis all these years.
Ironically I arrived in San Jose in late '62, lived
there until 1984. Here my favorite teacher Mr. Galati
was so close but yet so far. Did not ever hear anything
about him after I left Richland.
Your description of his wonderful humor is so
familiar. He had such a way with his eloquent words in
describing anything. It didn't matter if we were in the
hallway of school, classroom or out in the desert. He
always had a smile with the words.
Through the years so many times I would see a bird
fly and think of Mr. Galati. When I didn't know the name
of the bird research would happen. Of course his
teachings lead me to the research.
My only regret is that I didn't write about Mr.
Galati in the Alumni Sandstorm early in 2000 when I
bought my computer. Would have loved to have had contact
with him. But I know when I look up at a bird flying Mr.
Galati is watching with a beautiful smile.
To: Mrs. Carlyn Galati
I've not ever forgotten your beautiful dancing.
The grace and ease that showed when you danced. You and
Mr. Galati gave an education in dancing that stayed with
me for years. I am always quick to watch any foreign
dancing because of both of you. Lord of the Dance and
River Dance my most favorites of recent time.
Lynn Dunton's story tells of the joy you and Mr.
Galati had through the years. If you have Mr. Galati's
book "Sailor Beware" to sell I would like to buy one. I
will send Lynn my address.
God's Blessings be with you and your family.
Thanks again Lynn for the information.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - the rain
and wind are coming in again.
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>>From: Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62)
To: Janell Gurwell Fowler ('67)
CC: Karen Schildknecht Mateo ('67)
I'm wondering if your husband Mike, is
Karen Fowler's ('62) brother. They lived on Duane
and we were on Benham, with the "back play field"
between us. That Mike Fowler was very good at baseball
back then (in the 50s) - always practicing with his
Dad in the back yard. If Karen is your sister-in-law,
please give her my e-mail address, as we were very
good friends. I would love to connect with her and
hopefully see her at our 40th reunion in June.
-Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62) ~ Bellingham, WA
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>>From: Roger Fishback (62)
Re: Bomber Basketball
Tonight (12-15-01) saw the Kennewick Lions travel to
Art Dawald gym for a conference match-up with the home
Bombers. The Bomber five got out of the gate early
leading 7-2 with 4:57 remaining in the first stanza.
Cold shooting set in and the Lions tied the score at 9
with 2:42 remaining in the quarter. Seven of the next 9
points were scored by the Bombers to take a first
quarter lead of 16-11. In the quarter the Bombers were
7 for 14 from the field, but were only 1 for 3 from the
foul line.
The Bombers played great defense in the second
quarter, holding the Kennewick squad to 8 points. One
problem, the Bombers went real cold and made but 1 of 11
field goals and 2 free throws for 4 points in the
quarter. Nonetheless the Bombers led 20-19 at the half.
After a rousing half-time, the Bombers came out with
a tight man to man defense holding the Lions to 9 points
while tallying 16 (with Hilgert nailing 4 of the 7 field
goals) and led 36-28 after three quarters. In the last
3:43 of the quarter the Atomic squad scored 8 to the
Lions 2.
The fourth quarter saw Kennewick foul time and time
again to stop the Bombers. Kennewick made only 2 field
goals and 4 free throws to the Bombers 2 field goals and
11 free throws. The final in a poor shooting game was
Richland 51 - Kennewick 35. Richland was 16 for 40 from
2 point attempts and only 1 for 9 from outside the arch.
That is a dismal 17 for 49 or 35%. The Bomb shelter was
friendly from the charity strip as the Bombers converted
16 of 22 for 73%. Buck returned to the lineup in a
limited role after sitting out the Walla Walla game
with an injury. Hilgert led with 14 points, Buck 12,
Bussman 9, York 8, and 2 each for Johnson, Tierney,
Fannin and Frisbee. Buck led with 11 boards and Hilgert
had 10. The Bombers snared 17 offensive boards and 24
defensive. The home team had 8 steals, 7 assists, 9
turn overs and 3 blocked shots.
Tuesday the Bombers travel to Eisenhower to take on
the tough Cadets. That will be the last game in 2001 and
conference play will resume after the New year. The
Bombers are sporting a 4-2, 2-2 record in this young
season. Next report just prior to Christmas.
Wishing for a few more field goals for the
Christmas, I'm out for now.
-Roger Fishback (62)
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>>From: David Rivers (65)
Re: Another year... another birthday
Has it been another year already? One more guy from
the class of '65 gets to order from the Seniors' menu at
Denny's (which is not a bad thing for this guy since it
seems we tend to live at Denny's by Union Station in L.A.
when I visit...). Unfortunately, I haven't found
anything on that menu I want to eat... Ahhhhhhhhhhhh but
when we go to the (Whatever the old DI is called these
days) for Sunday Brunch, we get Senior PRICES... now
that is a big deal! If you are interested in learning
the amount of the savings you can ask Lyman Powell (65)
who has been lying about his age over there for a while
(some things never change... lie to drink beer... lie to
get Senior discounts...). So anyway, this birthday boy
was part of the Okie contingent that came to Richland
for the Manhattan Project (or maybe to donate money to
build a plane... I get so confused these days)... He was
a thespian from the word go... just loved those plays
and just hadda have the best part come hell or high
water (a comment on his drive... not the length of his
pants). Someone asked me the other day if this guy made
a lot of movies... the answer is YES! One short one and
then I'll let you move on... One of his movies premiered
at the Chinese Theater on Hollywood Blvd. Now ya gotta
admit, that's pretty darned cool for anyone, let alone a
guy from our little town... so just before the end of
the movie... he sneaks out to the lobby so when the fans
exit... he will be there... big as life... they
exited... didn't recognize him and the rest is history!
If you have the tube on December 18th, tuned to ABC,
rumor has it that he has a guest role on the show:
"Philly"... check your local stations for time etc...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERRY DAVIS (KNOX)!
-David Rivers (65)
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>>From: James Wilson ('76)
Re: Laila Anneli Maenpaa ('76RIP)
To: All Class of 1976 Bombers
Laila Anneli Maenpaa passed away on December 5th,
2001 after a long battle with cancer. She lived in
Kennewick with her husband, Lee Armsfield. Like many of
you, I have read the Alumni Sandstorm for news of fellow
'76ers from Col-Hi. I am not ashamed to admit that one
of the people I kept hoping to see show up in the pages
of e-mails that I have scanned over the years was Laila.
I lost track of her after she went off to college, and
always wondered where she was and what kind of life she
made for herself. From her obituary in the Tri-City
Herald, I can see that she had a very gratifying and
happy existence here on earth. I am saddened that I
learned of her death at the same time that I discovered
that she still lived here in the Tri-Cities. My prayers
are with her husband and family at this terrible time.
I remember Laila as the blonde beauty who sat across
from me in Gerry Labrecque's class in 1976. When we
studied together or just visited during class breaks,
she was always smiling in her benevolent, closed-mouth
style. She was quiet, unassuming, good-hearted and
treated everyone the same from the "jocks" to the
"stoners". Mr. Labrecque could get her to giggle with
his funny remarks, and I was smitten. When she traveled
back to Finland, she sent me a couple of post cards from
Tampere, where she told me about the trip and the local
practice of boiling one's self in the heat of a Finnish
sauna, and then the icy plunge into a freezing lake
after. I will never forget the blush she displayed when
my I revealed to her, in my quintessential high school
nerd modus operandi, that I was the "Big C" who sent her
a card from "an anonymous admirer." Was 1976 really that
long ago? It doesn't seem like it.
Anybody who remembers Laila as fondly as I do should
attend who Memorial Service December 16th at noon at the
Pasco Teamster's Hall.
Laila Anneli Maenpaa - you will be fondly remembered
and sorely missed.
-James Wilson ('76)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/17/01
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Audrey Eberhardt ('61WB), Donna Bowers ('63)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Sharon McDermott ('63)
Dick Pierce ('67), Karen Schildknecht ('67)
Steve Piippo ('70), Diane Hartley ('72)
Sheryl Romsos ('76)
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>>From: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews 61WB
I received a strange email last night about a
burial in Richland some years back and it included an
attachment that my scan indicated has a virus. I deleted
it before I thought to notify you, if I remember right
it was from Denver Co., but not sure. I just thought
this morning that everyone should know so they will not
try to open it.
-Audrey Eberhardt Mathews 61WB
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>>From: Donna Bowers Rice (63)
Dear Maren:
We had a Brent Joyce in our class - the Gold Medal
Class of '63 - and he certainly is not 44 years old -
more like 57. Could there be two Brent Joyce's?
-Donna Bowers Rice (63) ~ St. Louis, NO - where its
raining like crazy and makes me think of Seattle...
but I'd rather have snow for Christmas.
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
The 2001 Mostly Annual meeting of the Gold Medal
Class of '63 Caroling, Marching and Chowder Society was
held in Olympia on Sunday. Per the attached photograph,
a good time was had by all.
http://rhs63.tripod.com/pics/2001-GMC63CMCS.htm
In a secret vote by the Columbia Commandos, Joe B. Ford
was unanimously reelected to whatever he wants to call
himself. The 2002 meeting was scheduled for the last
Sunday before Christmas Eve, at a place and time to be
determined by his Eminent Whatchamacallit.
Mark your calendars
Jimbeaux
p.s. Yes Virginia, Annie did look smashing
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Sharon McDermott Bruce (63)
To: Dick Pierce (67)
I have to disagree with you, Zip's did have a
small area inside for those who chose not to sit in
their cars...
-Sharon McDermott Bruce (63)
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>>From: Dick Pierce (67)
To: Theresa Rainey Slack (69)
No wonder I couldn't remember any inside part of
Zip's. Seriously, the last time I was in a K-Mart I
bought a bottle of supplemental herbal vitamins that are
supposed to help restore memory. I do recall listening
to my son ask me how I was going to remember to take
them. He also showed his mother how I was buying Silver
Senior Centrum for folks over 50. He was smilin'.
Like father, like son.
-Dick Pierce (67)
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>>From: Karen Schildknecht Mateo ('67)
Re: Janell Gurwell Fowler (67)
I have been informed that Janell and Mike have 3
children, one girl and 2 boys, and wanted to put in a
correction. (This is the way rumors get started, you
know.) Sorry for any confusion.
-Karen Schildknecht Mateo ('67) ~ Richland (Hey where's
my snow?? All we have here this damn wind!!)
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>>From: Steve Piippo ('70)
To: Fred Strankman's former players "Fred's Reds",
Warriors and Falcons, students & friends:
Coach Strankman was recently in a car wreck which
resulted in injuries and currently a broken knee cap.
Strankman, is in the local Life Care Center undergoing
rehab treatment for his knee cap. PLEASE take a moment
and send Coach & teacher Fred Strankman a get well card
of appreciation and thought to: Fred Strankman, Life
Care Center, 44 Goethals, Room 115A, Richland, WA 99352.
The holiday season is an excellent time to send
Coach Strankman a card or letter to attack rehab, get
well and get home. All of you "Fred's Reds", Warriors,
and Falcons it's time for cards, letters and dixie cup
derby thank yous. Thank you Dotty.
Sandstorm, please run this for a few days.
-Steve Piippo ('70)
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>>From: Diane Hartley ('72)
To: Mike Davis ('74) and Karen Schildknecht Mateo (67)
I don't know about you, but I would love to be in
the hot tub with Mark Ibatuan. I work with his wife,
Lynn, but I know he wants me -- right, Mark?????? I
would rather have the tub filled with the bubbly. :-)
Lynn, you really have a stub bucket -- lucky girl.
Have a nice christmas and nice vacation, Mike :-)
-Diane Hartley ('72)
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>>From: Sheryl Romsos Senyk (76)
Thank you, James Wilson (76), for that lovely
memorial to Laila Maenpaa ('76RIP). Your eloquent words
expressed the feelings in my heart for Laila, who was a
good friend in high school and an all-around beautiful
person. May she truly rest in peace.
-Sheryl Romsos Senyk (76)
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Norma Loescher ('53), Audrey Eberhardt ('61WB)
Jeanie Walsh ('63), Marilyn Swan ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Dick Pierce ('67)
Vic Marshall ('71), Ed Walker ('76)
Melissa Joyce ('91)
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Terry Davis ('65), aka Terence Knox, will be
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>>From: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
To: Roger Fishback ('62)
Thanks for the sports summaries! Many of us don't
attend the games but are interested in knowing how the
Bombers fared, and what action took place in each
quarter. Your sports vocabulary is fun to read.
To: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Put prepositions at the ends of sentences any time
you've a mind to. Rules are made to...hey, did you
notice neither of those "to's" above is a preposition?
(Now, as then, who cares...?)
To: Lynn Dunton (former teacher)
If you're the teacher who played the piano
accompaniment for the talent show singing of a bold
little Carmichael Junior High girl named Norma Loescher,
I want to thank you. You knew then, and I discovered
later, that junior high is a prime time for students to
test their wings. I had a minimum of singing ability (I
could carry a tune), but you respected my desire to
participate in the onstage fun. By no gesture did you
imply I was wasting your time or imposing on your good
nature. You know the movie "Pay It Forward"? You taught
me to encourage others as you did me. Thanks again!
Bomber cheers,
Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
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>>From: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews 61WB
To: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Hey Jimbeaux,
I didn't get any pictures to look at and I love
trying to see if I know anyone that I have not seen
ever or in at least 41 years. Where did all that time
we had go?
-Audrey Eberhardt Mathews 61WB ~ Central GA - and I do
remember the desert wind.
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[Audrey - We don't attach pictures to the Alumni
Sandstorm - Jimbeaux attached the picture to his
entry and I put the picture on the website... the
URL to the picture that Jimbeaux sent was in his
entry and you can find it at:
http://rhs63.tripod.com/pics/2001-GMC63CMCS.htm -Maren]
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>>From: Jeanie Walsh Williamson (63)
Re: http://rhs63.tripod.com/pics/2001-GMC63CMCS.htm
Wow, the Gold Medal Class of 63 hasn't aged a bit!
You all look so young and youthful. Must be that clean
living in the Northwest...
-Jeanie Walsh Williamson (63) ~ Simi Valley CA - Home of
the Ronald Reagan Presidential library... you all
come visit sometime, ya hear?!!!!!
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>>From: Marilyn Swan Beddo (63)
Re: Snow!!!!!
To: Donna Bowers Rice (63)
Dear Donna,
First of all, where have you been? I haven't heard
from you in ages!
If you want snow you should be living in the Rocky
Mountain West!! We have been having tons & tons this
early winter! It is a Winter Wonderland here in Utah
this year!! But we need it, the 2002 Olympics will be
here soon! Friday night thru Saturday afternoon we
accumulated 15-18" of (as they say here) "the best snow
on earth." It started snowing & because of the lake
effect off the Great Salt Lake it just didn't want to
stop!! Supposed to have another snow storm tomorrow.
Looks like we'll be digging out all winter!!
Email me at my home email & let me know what is
going on with the Rices!
-Marilyn Swan Beddo (63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
Better than the Cinnamon Bear... more powerful that
a Spudnut...
Need that stocking stuffer? How about.....
BOMBER MANIA... the history of Richland High School
basketball from 1953 to 1980. Written by Ernest Z.
Jensen and Richard W. Swanson. Soft cover 52 pages.
I will mail immediately! Should get there for
Christmas, 2001!
Great photographs, blow by blow information on
each season and most games.
Includes a listing of all of the Richland Bombers
who played varsity basketball from 1953 to 1980.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Dick Pierce (67)
To: Theresa Rainey Slack (69) and Sharon McDermott Bruce (63)
I claim only diminished memory loss. After Theresa
told me there wasn't an inside, sit-down place at Zip's,
and after talking with Scott Hartcorn (67), we recalled
there actually was a seating area inside our old
hangout. I think they had some of those familiar stools
covered with real leather in that familiar reddish
stain. We used to go in and talk with Jerry Rogers (67),
occasionally mistaken for the Marquis de Sade (07),
who would prepare us our own versions of the Zip's
favorites. Jerry slung burgers during 1965-66.
Gary Christian (67) noted the smokes down the street
at the dairy mart. Our essentials were covered.
-Dick Pierce (67)
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>>From: Vic Marshall (71)
Re: Jim Harbour
Speaking of favorite teachers - one of my favorites
was Jim Harbour who taught Life Sciences (Biology, etc.).
Jim was a great guy with a lot of life experience - as I
recall, he was a Teamster on the docks in Seattle before
deciding to go into teaching. In addition to doing his
best to get us (Rooster Anderson (71) and myself were a
couple of his more hopeless cases) to learn, Mr. Harbour
was a good friend and counselor. A group of us used to
do lunch with Jim at Roy's Chuckwagon once a month or so
during our senior year. Does anybody know whatever
became of Jim? I used to stop by and visit until I was
out of college and then lost track of him...
Thanks
-Vic Marshall (71)
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>>From: Ed Walker ('76)
Re: Remember the '70s
Thank you Jim Wilson ('76) for your kind words of
remembrance for Laila Maenpaa ('76), recently deceased.
Wow, I thought we were too young to die. Wasn't it just
yesterday we were hanging out in the parking lot after a
game, harassing the help at Sambo's or Petesa Pete's,
or just wondering what life would be like away from
Richland?
Then I guess we all kind of grew up.
I remember Laila as someone I sat across from, a
little shy, and with a name you just could never forget.
If she only knew Jim could honor her memory with his
words. Nice work, Jimbo.
To all the other Bicentennial class out there, who,
like me, read but hang back and do not write in, we must
have done some things memorable. Were the '70s that bad?
It's funny because I know more about my older brother's
class exploits ('67) thru reading Hartcorn and Pierce
messages, than I do my own.
Maybe those of us from the '70s are still too busy
raising our kids to write in? Or we maybe just can't yet
admit what we got away with in those days? From what I
read about memories from classes in the '60s, we in the
mid '70s could tell a few stories ourselves. I, of
course, could not, being your ASB president. I had to
set the example by not being caught.
It was Rex Elliott ('76) who wired up Principal
Nash's car with the car bomb, or so he thought.
Unfortunately, Nash's secretary had a Dodge Aspen
identical to her boss's, which, when she turned the key,
whistled, smoked, and then let off a huge bang, scaring
the bejesus out of the poor woman. I unfortunately had
to witness the whole thing, from a safe distance. Okay,
Rex, it's time to come out of hiding and defend
yourself.
We had about 400 people in our graduating class, so
I know there are more and better stories out there. And
especially in these times, when life is too short and
the future is uncertain, we all need to smile a bit
more, remember the good times, and not take ourselves
too seriously.
-Ed Walker ('76)
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>>From: Melissa Joyce Glodo ('91)
Re: Brent Joyce ('63)
To: Donna Bowers Rice ('63)
You are right my dad graduated in 1963 and was
born in '44. Sorry for the confusion. And I believe
there is only one Brent Joyce who is a Mighty Mighty
Bomber, however he had six Baby Bombers, and Three
Grand babies who all want to be Bombers. Wishing we
could be home for Christmas, to where the houses are
lettered and the people are extra friendly.
Love to all and merry holidays
-Melissa Joyce Glodo ('91)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/19/01
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Bob Irwin ('62), Cliff Cunningham ('62)
David Douglas ('62), David Rivers ('65)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Theresa Rainey (69)
Brad Upton ('74), Cristy Cone ('74)
Beth Young ('81), Jenny Smart ('87)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tony Harrah ('65)
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>>From: Bob "Earwig" Irwin ('62)
To: Jimmy Hamilton ('63)
Re: South end Rabble and Pollution:
You don't need to give me any verbal abuse about my
vehicle collection. There was a couple that did take a
quart of oil or two with each fill up. I "recycled" a
lot of used oil thanks to Potts. Had to use his spark
plug cleaner a lot too. I do remember being stopped
by Officer Loadafink (we were on a first name basis) as
I pulled up in front of my date's house in my 36 Ford.
He showed some concern about the noise and condition of
this cool looking degoed ford. A request to rev the
pipes met with his disapproval, but now he wanted to
check the brakes. OOPS! I forgot to tell him there were
no floorboards inside. His foot went down where a piece
of wood gave way where the floorboard was supposed to
be. He didn't like that. Citation time!
All this time my date's dad is on the front porch.
Again, I made a very good impression. It's hard to be
cool after something like that. In passing, I think I
even gave Frank Osgard ('63WB) some tips on how to suck
gas through a garden hose.
Re: Pooker Smith: (His elbows were a lethal weapon on
the basketball court.)
Pook and I made a trip to Reno and then over to
Sacramento, CA, on a whim one Friday night after work a
"few" years back. 8 hours 15 minutes from the Uptown
Tavern to Reno. He wanted me to try and hit rabbits at
120 mph as he slapped the dash hollering "Hit 'em! Hit
'em". WRONG! Pook plays a mean game of Blackjack. Back
home by Monday morning at 6am. We did win some money in
Reno. I'd vapor lock if I did that now.
I don't even want to talk about our fishing trips to
the Potholes or trying to go hunting with Pook. I think
he got A.D.S. (Attention Deficit Syndrome) as soon as he
got in the car. If nothing else we always had a good
time and a lot of laughs. He's got a couple of "Real
Good" stories about drive-in Theaters.
Re: New Orleans (My trip to South America)
Cafe Du Monde was one of my favorite places to go on
the weekends. Working in Baton Rouge (Red Stick) with
Eddy Lowe ('62) we went down to New Orleans quite often.
We were sitting at the Cafe Du Monde having French
Biegnets and coffee when Albert Leavitt ('62) walked by
the aches. I hollered at him and he came and joined us
for a few minutes. He had not seen Eddy in about 20
years. He was on vacation. (I knew it because he had
Bermuda shorts on with black socks and wing tips.) he he he.
On another occasion a skinny little man asking for a
cigarette interrupted me. He was drawing a picture of a
young female tourist at the next table. His artistic
talent left a lot to be desired. After the request for
the third cigarette I asked if I could draw him. He said
yes, and that started quite a friendship. His name was
PooPaa. He was actually a local musician just making
some extra bucks. We went down through the French
Quarter watching him join in the local street musicians
playing many different instruments and the piano. We had
the real tour of the French Quarter. I'd ask for PooPaa
whenever I went to French Quarter and we would hit all
the Blues and Jazz clubs... he was a Hoot. The Biegnets
rate right next to a Spudnut for taste.
Eddy Lowe now lives in Mississippi with his wife
Shela and they're two daughters. (Eddy says Y'ALL and
YUNT TO now.)
Re: Zip's
One night just about closing time Dean Anson ('62)
pulled up next to me in his black 50 Ford. We started
laughing at him and he asks, What was so funny? Bob
Wyrick ('62RIP) was in the back seat passed out and had
vomited all down the side of Dean's car. Looked like he
did it at about 60 miles an hour because it went all the
way to the back of his car. Dean yelled at him and Bobby
just looked at us with blurry eyes and smiled.
Another time about 15 carloads of us took off for
Kennewick. We wound up at the Stop and Go Drive Inn.
Before long a Kennewick police officer pulled up in the
middle of the crowd and asked us to go bother the Pasco
Police. As we leaned over talking to him we left our
half full Coke cups on top of his car. As he left, Coke
cups atop his car, Steckline had spray painted RHS on
the trunk of his police car. We left in a hurry.
Give Tom Knudson a big hello for me. He encouraged
me to go on to Art School and a successful career in the
Graphic Arts.
-Bob "Earwig" Irwin ('62)
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>>From: Cliff Cunningham ('62)
Re: What was it?
Maybe someone can help me out with this one.
At the South end of town just after, or before,
depending on which direction you were traveling, there
was a building located in the middle of the triangle at
the intersection of GWWay and the bypass highway. As I
recall it was somewhat like a Quonset hut only larger. I
also remember, vaguely, going to see Santa Claus once or
twice and doing Easter egg hunts. Seems it served as
some kind of social club for our parents as well.
I believe it was torn down in the early 50s, Anyone
remember what it was called or am I just dreaming?
One more: I can get on the RichlandBombers.com site, but I cannot
access the AllGallery.tripod.com or the
one Jim Hamilton referred to in his latest note. Why?
-Cliff Cunningham ('62)
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[You're not the only one having trouble getting to some
of the Tripod sites... just keep trying... -Maren]
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>>From: David Douglas ('62)
Someone wondered if I'd shown a western to my audio
visual class here at Tianjin University. Yes, we watched
"High Noon," one of the best westerns ever made. I may
have to show John Wayne's "Rio Bravo" as well - Wayne
called "High Noon" the most un-American movie he'd ever
seen, and "Rio Bravo" was sort of his reply to it. (I
haven't mentioned to my class yet that I used to
faithfully watch "I Was a Communist for the FBI" on
television long ago... the true tales of Herbert
Philbreck, I think they were. Never dreamed that one day
I would be working for a Communist government...)
It was so much fun observing the class watching
"Bambi" - they'd never seen it before and they laughed
like little kids watching it. I still made them work -
we discussed allegories, symbolism, coming-of-age and
loss-of-innocence afterwards. We start Hitchcock's
"North by Northwest" this week, followed (eventually) by
"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and then "Blue Hawaii"
(Elvis Presley - known in China as the King of Cats -
and Hawaii in one movie!). I hadn't seen "Blue Hawaii"
in 40 years - loved watching it again!
A little bit of the real world intruded on us here
in China. Sunday I went to church - a half hour bicycle
ride in sub-zero (Centigrade) temperature only to find
out it was canceled. Seems there were a couple of
terrorist bomb explosions in the south where there are
many Muslims, and the Tianjin city authorities were
somewhat nervous about having a concentration of
Christian foreigners in the middle of downtown Tianjin.
I don't think there was any particular reason to be
concerned - just precautionary. Another suicide bomb
exploded in McDonald's in Xi'an, but that appeared to
just be a suicidal individual not related to terrorism.
I still feel safer here than I would in the US, I think.
Christmas is coming - even in China. Carrefour was
selling Christmas cards and artificial Christmas trees
and there are lots of decorations around the stores.
Nothing of a religious nature, however. The students
know about Santa Claus - but not that name - they refer
to the "old Christmas man" or "Father Christmas." I
heard "Jingle Bells" in a television commercial - but
that was back in August and I suspect the words had
nothing to do with winter or Christmas. I do hear
American music frequently in Carrefour, on the bus, and
over the campus loudspeaker system. John Denver is very
popular, but "Country Roads" seems to be the only song
of his they have here.
"Buyer beware" has special meaning in China,
particularly if you are a foreigner. I had to buy an ink
cartridge for my Epson printer. I didn't know what it
would cost - but 105 yuan seemed rather steep. I guess
it showed on my face, so he lowered it to 100 yuan. I
had one of my students get another one for me at the
same store. He paid 35 yuan...
-David Douglas ('62) ~ Tianjin, China
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Nuther birthday 12/19/01
This is amazing. It's that time of year for another
'65er! I've told you all about the episode where he
introduced black converse tennies to Col-Hi from his
stint in Portland so that's kinda old news. I think I
also told you about his being the brightest guy in our
class and being able to write his own ticket when we got
outta school... I probably didn't tell you that he and I
were going to take off for San Mateo, CA, and go to Jr.
College until we found out the California Cosa Nostra
was based there and changed our minds.. (besides we were
convinced that VWs could not travel fast enough to get
on the freeways in California and that's what he
drove)... I doubt I told you that when he was born he
shared a room with Terry Davis ('65) who was 3 days his
senior... (I shared a room with Janet Bergdahl ('65) if
memory serves... (not that I really remember... well
maybe! I do... maybe I ought to make her think I do...
I recall a birthmark)... so anyway... .this guy is a
freelance writer living up Seattle way and labor
organizer (I could say something, Janine ('65)... but I
won't)... He also works for one of the School districts
and is just all 'round a busy guy... In any event, he
has always been one of my heroes and a very dear
friend...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY HARRAH... join us for the sr.
discount at the Hanford House brunch in June!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen, The Blue Ribbon Class of '67
Re: Zip's
Ok You guys! I never was inside of Zip's! I think it
wasn't cool to go inside! You needed to have Wheels to
go to Zip's! You had to 'Tool' around the place! Oh the
Zip's Special and fries with tarter sauces and a Cherry
Coke! That was the best to have! But I'm sorry to say
the Zip's that is there now doesn't compare to the Zip's
of the '60s! Or my taste buds have died of old age! It
just didn't taste right! It didn't run down your hands
when you bit into it! They don't use the Cherry syrup to
make the Cherry cokes it's already pre mixed, just not
the same!
To: Dick Pierce ('67) and Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Ok Dick and Scott, do you have any idea where Harry
Walker ('67) is? And is Rex Elliot Jon Elliot's ('67)
little brother? Have no idea why I'm asking but those
two just popped into my head! I remember Harry crawling
on his hands and knees to sneak out of Mrs. Wyley's
typing class! Along with John Fuller ('66) and Jim
Howard ('66)! She was showing her favorite movie! Her
trip to the Vatican! With those 3 gone it left me and
another gal, I can't remember her name, sitting in the
row she was in the first seat and I was in the last!
Mrs. Wiley, didn't even notice them gone when the lights
came on! I wonder how many other kids pulled the same
trick?
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen, The Blue Ribbon Class of '67
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>>From: Theresa Rainey Slack (69)
OK! OK! So I don't remember ever having gone inside
Zip's. Evidently I'm not alone. Sorry!
-Theresa Rainey Slack (69)
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>>From: Brad Upton '74
Re: Bomber Mania The History of Richland Basketball
Although I have never read the book, I am recommending
this book to all if they have a picture of the State
Champions of 1972. Mike Davis '74, can be seen in this
photo as a flat-bellied, 175# sophomore [#40]. That
alone is worth the price of the book.
http://All.Sports.tripod.com/Basket/72StateChamps.jpg
-Brad Upton '74
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>>From: Cristy Cone Penny ('74)
To: Dick Pierce ('67)
I also remember at least one booth in side Zip's.
Mrs. Serman, my second grade teacher from Christ the
King took some of us there for a banana split, my first!
Tell you parents Merry Christmas from me.
-Cristy Cone Penny ('74)
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>>From: Beth Young Gibson (81)
To: All Alumni
To my great surprise and pleasure, a publisher has
contacted me about writing a book about our great city
of Richland! Actually, it will be mostly a picture book,
consisting of 150 to 200 pictures. I have to select the
photos and write an introduction and all the photo
captions. But the only way I can do this project is if
the photos don't cost me an arm and a leg. The Tri-Cycle
Herald wants to charge me $100 EACH for photos! Can you
believe it? There's no way I can afford that. So I am
asking you, the Bomber alumni, for help.
Here are a few things I'm looking for (especially
from you older Bombers!! :-): dedication of Day's Pay,
President Kennedy's visit, the "world's largest trailer
park," the barracks and mess hall, any early day photo
of Richland before Hanford, the 1948 flood, Richland
player's theater and other buildings of the 40s and 50s,
Carmichael and other schools when they were first built,
pictures of kids having fun like sledding Carmichael
hill or fishing at Wellsian pond, hang-outs for
teenagers like the Hi-Spot, original Letter houses,
great Bomber sports teams, businesses with Atomic or
atoms in the signs or logos, the original Fingernail
building, early day churches, Howard Amon park, and
anything else you can think of that would be interesting
to help tell the story of the "Atomic City."
I'd also be interested in a picture from the all-
Bombers reunion (wasn't there a flag ceremony or
something?). I'd like to use one or two Dupus Boomer
cartoons. Does someone know how to contact Dick
Donnell's grand-daughter is it? I seem to recall
something in a past sandstorm where she gave permission
to use a cartoon. I think it would also be neat to
include pictures of our celebrities Terence Knox and
Michael Peterson (any others?). Maybe they could provide
a photo for the book. Anyone know how to contact them?
If anyone can help, please e-mail me. I realize some of these
photos are probably on the web site already, but I really need to
have prints. I would be happy to reimburse you the cost of getting
a print made and the postage to mail it to me. You will also be
credited in the book.
I look forward to hearing from you!
-Beth Young Gibson (81)
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>>From: Jenny Smart Page '87
Re: Jim Harbour
You are correct in stating that Jim Harbour was a
great teacher. Not only did I learn an awful lot about
various science subjects in his class, but he also
taught me a lot about being a responsible, productive,
caring, spiritual person. He retired in the late 80s;
and then moved out of the Tri-Cities. Although a while
back I sent him a note thanking him for the education he
provided to me and my classmates, I did not hear back
from him. Someday, I hope to see him around town so that
I can personally express my gratitude. Some of the best
times of high school for me and several of my friends,
occurred upstairs in Mac Hall in Mr. Harbour's classroom.
-Jenny Smart Page '87 ~ West Richland
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/20/01
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12 Bombers sent stuff today:
Burt Pierard ('59), Robert Holmes ('62)
Roger Fishback ('62), Mary Collins ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Leona Eckert ('65)
Bill Wingfield ('67), Dick Pierce ('67)
Scott Hartcorn ('67), Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
Linda Barott (71), Matt Crowley ('75)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David Rodriguez (69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY: Anne Collins Moyers (60)
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>>From: Burt Pierard (59)
To: Cliff Cunningham (62)
Re: The mysterious building at GWWay and
the By-pass highway
The building you are referring to was the Co-Ordinate
Club clubhouse from March 1945 until the club
dissolution on August 2, 1952. The building was then
taken over by the Knights of Columbus.
The Club was formed by civilian project engineers in
1943, housed in offices in the old Richland Grade
School. This was in reaction to the Army Corps of
Engineers building their private club, the Castle Club,
just west of the intersection of Wright and Van Giesen
(Westgate Shopping center now). The CC held their
business meetings at the old Richland Grange Hall
(Stevens and Van Giesen -- became the Lutheran Church)
and held their dance parties at the Richland Grade
School/Lewis & Clark gymnasium before they built their
clubhouse.
In March 1945, the CC took out a lease on the tract
house at the previously referenced location and set
about remodeling and building the dance hall annex. The
architectural and construction drawings were done by
members and all labor was volunteer, except for a
contractor to pour the concrete pad for the dance floor.
The government, in an effort to improve the quality of
life in the Village, donated the Quonset hut parts and
all building materials. The annex shell was constructed
with half-hutment parts on the sides and south end and
half-hutment parts across the top. See picture
later years when the building fell into disrepair.
The CC was indeed, a popular social club. The July
13, 1945, Grand Opening of the clubhouse (attended by
Col. and Mrs. Matthias, among other Village dignitaries)
was billed by the Richland Villager as "One of the
gayest dates to be remembered in the social calendar of
Richland..." The CC continued to grow in popularity and
held annual Christmas Parties and Easter Egg Hunts for
the kids. As for the adults, they used any excuse for
having a party. Naturally, this included New Year's Eve
parties but also included Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's
Day, Fourth of July, Fall Roundups, and sometimes just
for general purposes when they felt they hadn't had a
party for some time. The CC was generally open for plain
socializing on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, but
these days varied over the life of the club.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard (59) ~ Monroe, WA
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>>From: Robert Holmes ('62)
Irwin's recap of the event made me smile, god
are we all lucky we lived through those times!
-Robert Holmes ('62)
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>>From: Roger Fishback ('62)
Re: Bomber Basketball
The 2001 portion of the Bomber Hoop season ended
with the 75 mile trek up I-82 to take on the Eisenhower
Cadets. The trip was marred by wind, ice and fog.
Eisenhower sports the tallest team in the Big Nine
with Starting Center Jacob Roybal at 6'9", one forward,
John Curfman at 6'7" and the other forward, John
Rassmussen at 6'5". The guards are 6'4" and 6'3".
The game started slow for the Bombers who had
trouble with the Ike press and trailed 12 to 7 with 1:51
to go in the first period. Two free throws from Frisbee
and a trey by Buck found the Cadet lead at 15-12 at the
end of the quarter.
The Bombers started the second quarter with a better
shooting touch and took the lead at 24-23 with 2:05
remaining in the second quarter. Ike scored 10 of the
next 12 points, including the last 5 in the period to
lead 33 to 26 at the break.
The Cadets came out strong in the third, scoring the
first six points of the stanza and let 39-26. A hoop by
Bussman followed by 2 free throws by Ike and a deuce by
Bussman had the Cadets leading 42 to 30 with 3:32 to
play in the third. The last 8 points of the quarter
belonged to the Cadets and the Bombers trailed 50 to 30
at the end of three.
The Bombers apparently weren't ready to play
following the break, being outscored 17 to 4. A trey by
Bussman and a three point play by Buck only slightly
closed the margin to 19 at 55-36 with 6:44 to play in
the game. RHS and Ike traded baskets before Richland
scored 10 points against the Cadets 5 to cut the margin
to 62-48 with 2:55 to play. Ike hit the next 4 free
throws to lead 66-48 with 2:31 to go. The final minutes
of the game saw York hit two from beyond the arch, a
bucket by Buck and a final trey by Frisbee to make the
final score, Ike 71 - Bombers 59.
The Bombers outscored the taller Cadets 29 to 21 in
the final period. The Bombers converted 6 treys, 6
deuces and one for two from the foul line in the wild
fourth quarter. Buck finished the game with 17 points,
Frisbee with 16, 11 from York, Bussman with 9 and 6 for
Hilgert. The Bombers were 22 for 58 from the floor,
including 10 for 22 from long range. Another poor
shooting night. Buck led the rebounding with 8 of the
Bombers 27 boards. Frisbee snared 7 and Hilgert grabbed
6, against the much taller Ike squad. Buck had 6 steals
of the 12 taken by the Bombers. The Bombers committed 11
turnovers and had 9 assists. Eisenhower was led in a
balanced scoring attack by Groth with 21, Rasmussen
with 18, 17 for Curfman and 12 from Roybal.
The Bombers next hit the hardwood on January 4 and 5
when the opponents will be Davis and Kamiakin. If my
memory serves me correct Walla Walla is 5-0, Moses Lake
is 4-1, Ike, Southridge and Davis are 3-2, Richland,
Kamiakin and Pasco are 2-3 and Kennewick and Wenatchee
are both 1-4 in Conference play.
Out until next year.
-Roger Fishback ('62)
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>>From: Mary Collins Burbage (63)
Happy Birthday to my sister, Anne Collins Moyers (60).
-Mary Collins Burbage (63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
Just found out that farmer friends from Pullman
once lived in Richland. Their children attended John
Ball in 1951. Sonny Young was in the 2nd grade while
Barbara Young was in the 1st grade. Anyone remember
these young children?
Re: Bomber Booster Board Meeting Minutes 11/15/01
Fundraisers
Jim Bateman moves that we buy 200 yellow flags (fit
on the outside of the car window) with the Big R and the
Cloud.
Other suggestions: Bomber Basket, ask Carla Caudill
about the dolls she makes.
Ask Mr. Neil about bandanas and towels. Jim Bateman
motions that we buy 500 bandanas and 500 towels, Rick
Spohr seconds. With Mr. Neil's approval!
*****
Hey... let's make some of this 'stuff' available to
alumni!
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Leona Eckert '65
Re: What was it?
Cliff Cunningham ('62) asked about the building that
was in the triangle leaving (or coming into) Richland.
It was the Knights of Columbus hall.
-Leona Eckert '65
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (67)
Well, my better half Christa and I are headed to
bomber country to spend Christmas with my parents Truman
and Carol Wingfield, stopping by Salt Lake City for a
few runs down Alta with my son Rich.
To: Pam Ehinger Nassen, The Blue Ribbon Class of '67
I must admit that I must fall under the nerd
category, [my little sister Jan (68WB) will kill me]
because, I did dine inside Zip's. It was exquisite
dining, and the finest tarter sauce (I was going to say
West of the Mississippi, but I haven't tasted anything
as good, on this side), known to man.
I can't wait to get some of the fine roasted
chicken from Towne Crier, because there ain't nothing
finer, on both side of the Mississippi. :-) Won't be
long now.
I hope y'all (did I type that right, Maren?) have a
very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. I love this
newsletter. What other school has this? Thanks to those
who write in. You, Mike, Scott, Dick, Bob....
Bombers Rule
-Bill Wingfield (67) ~ Augusta, GA
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>>From: Dick Pierce (67)
To: Scott Hartcorn (67)
Hart, get a load of this Bob "Earwig" Irwin (62).
Sounds like '62 had their sh*t together. I remember that
the lines on the road only made me mad, too.
To: Pam Ehinger Nassen (67)
I will certainly tell Harry "The Hat" Walker that
you were asking about him. I always stop by to see his
mother when he's not around. I see Harry when I pass
through Richland or Seattle, just once in awhile. He's
gone almost Bohemian. He lived on hot dogs, chicken pot
pies and wheaties, and one bloody mary a day in a
trailer outside Boeing and saved all his money and
retired and made me mad. His dad taught him about $$.
Harry said he was going to retire when he was 40, and he
did it. He plays the stock market and bought some
beautiful property in Montana and chopped it up and sold
it off. He then went into his current home, a rather
large Winnebago, and cruises the hiways from north to
south. North in the summer, south in the winter. He let
me drive it one time. I hate those white lines. He still
owns that white pristine El Camino. Harry and I share
views on most things. I voted for Bush, though. Harry's
got a pair of Vin Baker autographed basketball shoes
that he wears. I told him that I'd give him $100 for
them. Never talk to Harry about money. Most new
releases, Harry will wait until they are on video.
Harry's the one that taught me how to walk in backwards
while a show was letting out. We like the same movies,
"Five Easy Pieces", "Reservoir Dogs", "Snatch", "Fight
Club", "Bullitt", etc. I get postcards from him from
places. Everything from Ireland (two punk rockers
flashing the bird) to a picture of the new Montana State
penitentiary to his chaise lounge on the side of some
hill in Arizona where he sits and reads the Wall Street
Journal. He still makes his bed when he gets up in the
morning. My neighbors in Suquamish called me in the
middle of the night here, and told me that Harry was
using my driveway as a trailer park while he was driving
from Arizona to Canada. There's not a damn thing wrong
with Harry. He still wears corduroy Levis and everything
beige. I took him to see "As Good as It Gets", thinking
maybe he'd see some of him in it. I admire almost
everything about Harry. So does he.
To: Theresa Rainey Slack (69)
OK, OK, too. It's alot easier forgetting some things
than remembering everything.
Who brought up The Arctic Circle? Mmmmmm, that
secret sauce. I can remember Rogers (67) intentionally
pouring it onto their parking lot. I loved the stuff.
Really, what was that magical tasty recipe? I think
Rogers slung burgers there, too. He told me about
dropping lettuce worms into the deep fat fryers and
watching them balloon until they exploded into fragments
upon the great walls of The AC. I can remember they
would have 13 burgers for one dollar. I think that's as
high as they ever got down there. They were front
runners with their tacos, too. I liked them. They were
reeeeeal greasy. Mmmmmmmm.
To: Cristy Cone Penny (74)
Hardly a time I visit my folks' house on Stanley St.
that my Mom does not talk about Molly Cone. I remember
your "A" house, too. Ours was southern white with
shutters and yours was a little off-white as well?
-Dick Pierce (67) ~ Mad Hatting it in Saipan
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>>From: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
To: Pam Ehinger Nassen, The Blue Ribbon Class of '67
Not sure if Rex Elliot is Jon Elliott's ('67)
brother, but last I heard about Harry Walker ('67) he
was living on a piece of land somewhere in Western
Montana. A few years ago he came to Seattle and he Dick
Pierce ('67) & I went to a Sonics game at the Tacoma
Dome. Remember the game Dick? You bought a souvenir
baseball hat to take back to Saipan, but left the tag on
it. All game long people were looking at you like you
were on leave from some medical facility. We had great
fun and were able to catch up on past stories. Dick,
have you heard from Harry since then?
I also took typing from Mrs. Wylie... remember
pounding away on those old typewriters. I recall she
only had 2 electric typewriters and it was a big deal
when it was your turn to use one. She liked to show some
movie about the world's fastest typist... like we were
really impressed. It was about that time that sneaking
out of her class became an art form. We'd usually meet
down at the Tastee Freeze. Had a lot of fun with Harry,
but I'll defer a story about him to you, Dick.
-Scott Hartcorn ('67)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
Re: Jim Harbour
Maybe I missed the mention of this, but hope
everyone knows that Mr. Harbour was Washington State
Teacher of the Year -- sometime in the 80s, I think.
(Anyone know for sure which year it was?) Hope someone
has information on how to reach him. I would like to
drop him a note myself, as Jenny Smart Page ('87)
mentioned doing.
Re: Mr. Strankman
Any updates on his condition? I know Fritz ('68)
lives there in Richland. If anyone is in touch with
Fritz, and can therefore keep us posted as to Mr.
Strankman's progress, that would be great.
Re: Me
I am up to my neck in packing boxes. I got my grad
school program converted to all online starting in
January. So I am moving back to Richland after four
months in Spokane. It's been an experience!
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68) ~ Spokane, WA - where the sun
is shining, but we got about 2-3" of snow in three
hours last evening. Roads closed, etc. And, darn,
the wind does get cold here!
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>>From: Linda Barott Rodriguez (71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY TODAY 12/20/01 David Rodriguez (69)
He would love to hear from his classmates.
-Linda Barott Rodriguez (71)
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>>From: Matt Crowley '75
The only building I remember on the triangle at the
Bypass Highway and GWWay was the old Knights of Columbus
Hall. I remember a Christmas celebration there once
myself, probably in the mid 60s. I really don't remember
it being a Quonset hut though.
-Matt Crowley '75
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15 Bombers sent stuff:
Doris Palmer ('49), LaVerne Osterman ('51)
Marilyn Richey ('53), Mike Clowes ('54)
Judy Rollison ('58), Vera Smith ('58)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Jeanie Hutchins ('62)
Joanna Faulkner ('63), Dennis Hammer ('64)
Gary Behymer ('64), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Stu Osborn ('71)
Greg Alley ('73)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeff Osborn ('82)
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>>From: Doris Palmer Overla, class of '49
Want to wish you all a Very Happy Holiday Season
from sunny Florida. You will never know how great it is
to hear all the wonderful stories that come over the net
each day. Really cannot wait to get my mail and read all
of your great messages and reminisces of Richland. Thank
you all so much and keep up the good work.
-Doris Palmer Overla, class of '49
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>>From: LaVerne Osterman Newstrom ('51)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
I enjoy this paper a lot... it keeps me connected for
sure. Being gone for almost 50 years you wouldn't think
a person would still get lonesome for Richland...
-LaVerne Osterman Newstrom ('51)
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>>From: Marilyn Richey '53
Re: Service Stations
The service station across the street from Johnny's
Union Station was a Texaco owned by the Burks Brothers.
Russ Burks ('57) and Wally ('59). They were located
before that at the corner of where P & K auto repair is
now located across from Albertson's.
-Marilyn Richey '53
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>>From: Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson '54
Re: Jim Harbour
All these reminiscences about a teacher named Jim
Harbour has got me to wondering if this is the same Jim
Harbour from the Class of '55. But then, I should think,
surely, one Bomber should be able to detect another
Bomber. Can anyone add to this, or even clarify it?
Re: Gold Medal and Blue Ribbon classes
I find it interesting that the "younger" generations
would use the name of a flour and a beer as nicknames
for their classes. Ah, youth.
Bomber Cheers and Holiday Good Wishes to All
-Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson '54 ~ still trying to keep
dry in Albany, OR
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>>From: Judy Rollison Anderson ('58)
Re: Moving Back to Richland
Hi everyone,
I am moving back to Richland on December 26th after
spending 6 years in San Diego. My company, American
Express Educational Loans, is going out of business due
to the Sept. 11 attack and I decided now was the right
time to make the move back. I am interested in hearing
about the "First Sunday of the Month Lunch" get
together. I am anxious to renew old acquaintances. Would
appreciate hearing from anyone from the class of '58.
-Judy Rollison Anderson, class of '58
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>>From: Vera Smith Robbins '58
Re: Bad Birthday
I have (almost) the worst birthday you could ever
have. My birthday is the day after Christmas. My mom
tried to have a birthday party for me when I was young
but what parent wanted to spend another $2.00 after
over-spending on Christmas? However, as an adult I have
had 2 surprise birthdays that reduced me to tears.
Normally no one can "put something over" on me; I always
seem to sense a secret. But, these two parties caught me
completely off guard. Now, at my age, I'm trying to get
people to, PLEASE FORGET, my birthday. Oh well, each
birthday means I'm still alive.
-Vera Smith Robbins '58
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>>From: Larry Mattingly (60)
At last, a few minutes to catch up on the last 7
days of the 'Storm...
Re: Southend
Thanks to Bob "earwig" Irwin for the memories of
growing up in the South end. I lived at the other end of
that 200 block on Casey. There had to be at least 20
future Bombers living in that one short block.
Re: the building at GWWay and the By-Pass.
I was a member of the Columbia Squires (teen boys)
and later the Knights Of Columbus. I had many years of
various functions in that very marginal building. We
fought a continuing series of plumbing problems in the
women's rest room. The bar area was totally inadequate
for the crowds at Saturday night dinner functions. The
roof leaked, the traffic noise would drown out some of
the quiet "secret ceremonies" of the Knights, and the
noisy heaters had to run all the time to keep up. One
day I was mowing the lawn and saw some honey bees going
into a hole at the bottom of the siding. Several of us
went down in the basement in the "old house" part of the
club. We drilled up into the outside wall a took several
gallons of honey out of a huge honeycomb in the wall
above. When they knocked down that old relic to make
room for the freeway a bee keeper took nearly 40 square
feet of comb out of that wall. Some of you will remember
there were orchards across the street and the bee keeper
felt that is where they came from and the reason they
thrived in the first place. I had mixed emotions
watching them knock down that building.
Re: Stuff from my youth
Looking for something in a box of "stuff of my
youth" recently, I found my small collection of
arrowheads, beads, spear points, and bone needles.
Like many, I was a digger in the old indian campsite
down on the bank of the Columbia where the Yakima
joined. My digging years were about '53 to '56. The
Interstate bridge has since covered much of the site.
But there were perhaps 20 or more persons that would
dig and sift the dirt and rock in their spare time. The
worst part of it was to get down 4 feet and find a coke
bottle and candy wrapper and know someone had already
been there. I gave most of what I found to a long-
forgotten collector who had an exhibit in the museum
over at Sacajawea Park over at the mouth of the Snake
River. They finally halted the digging about '64 in an
effort to preserve the centuries-old site. I suspect
that between the washing of the river, the digging, and
the construction in that area, much, if not all of the
site is lost forever.
Re: New Year's fireworks
In Spokane, a "First Night" party, midnight near the
Clock tower.
Muckleshoot Casino Near Auburn around 8 or 9 PM.
Large display, with all very large caliber shells.
Tacoma, Emerald Queen Casino, on the North side.
Fired at midnight. About 8 minute pyro-musical
extravaganza.
There are others but they are mostly small
unadvertised, private affairs.
Merry Christmas to all Bombers and may you have a happy
and prosperous New Year.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-Larry Mattingly (60) ~ Tacoma, WA - Where the 8 to 10
inches of water in my yard is receding.
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>>From: Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62)
To: Bill Wingfield ('67)
Please pass greetings onto your parents, Truman
and Carol, when you're home for Christmas. (their
"youthfulness" is inspiring)! They've always been very
special to our family. Haven't seen you in many, many
years, but did see Jan a few years ago.
Merry Christmas to you and all the family.
Speaking of memories - I know we both have very
special memories of Charlie Koogle - an adopted relative
to both of our families. Christmas time is a great time
for all of us to reflect on wonderful memories of family
and friends. The older we get the more treasured these
are.
Happy Holidays to all Bombers!
-Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62) ~ Bellingham, WA
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>>From: Joanna Faulkner Brown '63
Re: The Arctic Circle
The entry about the Arctic Circle reminded me that
I had the dubious honor of being the first kid hired to
work there. The owners, husband and wife, were Mormons
and moved to Richland just to open the place, I think.
Since I was also a Mormon at the time, I think that
gave me an edge. Or maybe not. Maybe I was just an
enthusiastic warm body. I can recall going to their
house to fill out an application and get interviewed. I
can remember feeling "on top of the world" to get that
job. Then I brought several of my friends on board to
work there as well, including Claudia Harmon '63, Brock
Erickson '63, Lee Seamon '62. When I say work, I wasn't
kidding. I can remember the potato peeling machine and
the deep fat fryers and that we had to sanitize (?) all
the stainless steel equipment at the end of the day with
carbonated water. (That must have really worked {:-) ha
ha) The guys generally did all the wirty dirk like
mopping the floors. That secret sauce was fabulous,
along with the dipped cones with chopped peanuts and all
those milkshake flavors -- how could one decide?
Butterscotch was my favorite. Oh, and the sundaes too. I
think I earned somewhere between $.60 and $.80 an hour
which was big money to me who had been earning $.25 to
$.50 an hour for babysitting. I'm not sure how long I
lasted there once the initial thrill wore off and I
discovered the meaning of the word work. I know I've
never worked that hard since. Lucky for me. Oh, I forgot
about raising three children...maybe I should retract
that last comment.
All the best for the Season
to you wonderful Bombers out there,
-Joanna Faulkner Brown '63
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
To: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67}
Re: Zip's
Zip's still has the cherry syrup, but it is not on
the menu. You have to ask for it. It has been a couple
of years since I ate at the Richland Zip's, but I have
recently had Cherry Pepsi at both the "Y" and Kennewick
Zip's. Occasionally you will get a new employee who
does not know about it and you have to educate them.
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
Re: Bomber Mania copies are still available.
(I have 135 or so.) The cost is $5.00
+ $1.75 postage. I have some freebee mailers.
Several of you ordered the other day. I happened
to access my email from the office and those who had
ordered were lost on my ISP server. The only Bomber
Mania to make it to the post office is Tom Graham's
copy. If anyone else desires a copy, please try again.
Thanks for your patience
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
What a Cool BOMBER Holiday Greeting
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen, The Blue Ribbon Class of '67
Thanks to Dick & Scott!
It was great hearing about Harry! I'd heard that
he'd became a Priest! LOL! The Harry I remember would
not have done that so I never ever believed that rumor!
I'm glad to hear that he's alive and doing so well! But
to be alone in your old age? Hmmm that doesn't seem like
fun! Oh well different strokes for different folks! Dick
when and if you see Harry again please tell him I said
Hi!
I hope All the Bombers in Bomber Ville have a Very
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen, The Blue Ribbon Class of '67
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>>From: Stu Osborn (71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY (Friday, 12/21): Jeff Osborn (82)
Looking forward to the Spudnuts Friday morning after
I drive into Richland for Christmas with even more 'B'
House ornaments to stuff into my parent's, brother's and
sister's stockings wearing the warmest layers in my
closet. Richland is bitter cold this time of year but
I'm sure looking forward to coming home again. No matter
where I end up hanging my hat in this great nation,
Richland will always be my home. What is it about this
town? People always "gravitate" back there and are tied
together with Richland as a common thread. It's uncanny.
At this year's 30-year class reunion it was like all
my classmates had been keeping in touch all these years.
Everyone looked great and received everyone else so
warmly! Didn't see many posts about the reunion but wow,
was it FUN! Hi Debbie Elliot Iniguez (71), you look
exactly the same! Vic Marshall (71), well that's another
story. Thanks again for sending back the reunion
directory. He and Rob Wheeler (71) and I swapped high
school "police chase" stories until the wee hours. What
a blast!! We should get a thread of these stories going
on this mailing, especially Kelvin Soldat's (71) mondo
story about being thrown in the King County jail in a
Halloween costume after a Seahawk game!!! That one will
have to be placed on the site in at least three or four
parts.
Where's all the Bomber hangouts this week? Anyone
going to the Town Crier? Gaslight? (Don't think it's
named that anymore) Any local civic Christmas activities
happening this week? Where are the best Christmas
morning services? I've attended CUP's service and it was
a wonderful program but what about this Christmas Eve?
Any candlelight services going on? The Spudnut Shop
(fairly early around 8:00) the morning of the 21st is
where I'll be with my brother Jeff for awhile if he can
get up early enough to go with me. Bomber classmates,
come on into the Spudnut shop. I'll buy you a warm one.
Krispy Kremes sure can't hold a candle to the real
thing.
-Stu Osborn (71)
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To: Mike Davis (74)
If you peruse the expensive Herald on Wednesday the
19th, page b3, you will discover the real Denny's story.
According to this, a bulldog is named for the famous
franchise. Well, he is a bulldog in later years. Dennis
Hoyden's mom had a cafe in Idaho and when it was
franchised it was named after her son. So my Denny`s
statements were not without Tri-City backing and trivial
knowledge.
So, wasn't Zip's an IHOP?
-Greg Alley (73) ~ In cold Richland but I have 5 days off.
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13 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Gene Barron ('47), Anita Hughes ('52)
Karen Cole ('55), Barbara Isakson ('58)
Steve Carson ('58), Bob Irwin ('62)
Gary Behymer ('64), Kathie Roe ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Pam Ehinger ('67)
Jeff Curtis ('69), Mike Franco ('70)
Treg Owings ('76)
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>>From: Gene Barron (47)
Just a line to wish all you Bombers a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year. A special greeting to
Maren Smyth for all you do to keep the Alumni Sandstorm
in good shape for all of us.
And to all my In-laws and Outlaws: When your arm
gets better, Write OK?
-Gene Barron (47)
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>>From: Anita Hughes Hogan (52)
Re: Happy Holidays
To: All Bombers and their families, wherever you are
I wish you all a wonderful holiday season, and a
great 2002.
-Anita Hughes Hogan (52) ~ where beautiful Mt. Shasta is
now covered with several feet of snow
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>>From: Karen Cole Correll (55)
Re: Jim Harbour ('55)
Yes Mike, Jim Harbour graduated in 1955. He
attended Central when I did, and went on to fame
at our alma mater. I'm sorry to have lost track of
Jim and his family.
-Karen Cole Correll (55) ~ Nine Mile Falls, WA
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>>From: Barbara Isakson Rau '58
Would like to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
to our Alumni Sandstorm readers and Bomber fans and to
all my classmates of '58.
Our '58 classmates out there: some of us need to
start getting together for our 50th reunion!!!!!
To: Judy Rollison ('58)
Glad to hear you're coming back. Email me and I'll give you my
phone number. The get together is the first Sunday of each month
except if it's a holiday... then it's the second Sunday of the
month. We meet at the West Richland golf course club house at 1:00.
Call when you get in town. Sheri Sorick ('58) just moved back in
town too.
Hope to hear from you-
Happy Holidays
-Barbara Isakson Rau '58
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>>From: Steve Carson ('58)
To: Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday. My daughter was
born on Dec 20 and we elected to celebrate her birthday
on the 4th of July. That seems to work well. Party on.
-Steve Carson ('58)
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>>From: Bob Irwin ('62)
Re: Sleeping Out
"Hey Mom, there are a bunch of us that are going to
sleep out tonight. We will be at Ronnie's house."
Taylor said we were at Bob's house, Ronnie said he
was at Mike's house and we would wind up at Tommy's
house. After a tag team match trying to get my World
War II down sleeping bag across the handle bars of my
bicycle, it was off to Tommy's. Tommy's dad would come
out in the back yard with his pipe in his mouth and see
this mess of bicycles, sleeping bags and just shake his
head and go back inside. After getting our cool stuff
all laid out and waiting till everyone was asleep we
were off.
Knowing how to avoid headlights, barking dogs and
strategies on what we were going to do was foremost.
Now, we knew where every garden, cherry tree, and tomato
patch was in the southend. We would spread out and
pillage and plunder anything edible. We would bring it
all back and divvy it up. There's nothing better than
fresh stolen carrots.
I had an advantage being short cuz when we got
caught and the back yard lights would come on I never
got "clothes lined" running like hell through back yards
in the middle of the night.
Later on it was off to the girls' houses that were
sleeping out. We don't want to go there right now.
"Carrot breath" Irwin
-Bob Irwin ('62)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
INSIDE CONGRESS
FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 21, 2001
by United States Representative
George R. Nethercutt, Jr.
MORE HANFORD FAMILIES ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION
More families of former Hanford workers are now
eligible for federal compensation due to expanded
qualifications. This expansion allows the adult
children of Hanford workers to collect compensation
if both the worker and their spouse are deceased.
For more information, please contact the Kennewick
Resource Center at 509-783-1500.
From the Tri-City Herald...
More eligible for nuclear compensation
Most claims are for cancer.
Families need to provide as much of the deceased
worker's employment history as they can remember and are
responsible for finding medical or autopsy records that
show a diagnosis of cancer and, if possible, other
medical details. The center can give guidance on finding
those records.
Then, government guidelines will be used to decide
if there's at least a 50 percent chance the radiation
exposure caused the cancer.
If a spouse survives the deceased worker, the spouse
gets the entire $150,000. If only adult children
survive, they would split the $150,000.
For those who are still living, the program also
covers medical expenses related to the illness if
they're eligible for compensation.
To: Class of '64
Re: Anna Glover Speer ('64RIP)
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Kathie Roe Truax ('64)
I was very sorry to see Anna Glover Spear ('64RIP)
listed in today's Tri-City Herald funeral notices. We
were in Brownie Troop 66 and went all through school
together... from Jefferson to Col High. She was such a
nice person.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to
the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House, 2108 West
Entiat Ave., Kennewick 99336 or the Fred Hutchinson
Cancer Center in Seattle for Ovarian Cancer Research.
You may express your thoughts and memories online at
Einan's Funeral Home website under the obituary
section.
-Kathie Roe Truax ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Absolutely LOVE this time of year... I'm so glad we
have this "paper" (THANK YOU, Maren) that allows all of
us to re-connect with old friends, and memories of
things long forgotten. I'm amazed at the way some of you
are able to recall things from the past - I do good to
just remember what I did yesterday.
-Linda Reining (64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - we have finally
gotten the rain from Oregon and the wind is bone
chilling.
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen, The Blue Ribbon Class of '67
To: Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson '54
I'm afraid I can't take credit for the naming the
Class of '67 The Blur Ribbon Class. That honor goes to
Steve Panther ('67) as far as I know. That is where I
heard it first used!
So, Steve, do we now know what you drank in school?
Oh, wait! No, you never drank beer in school... you did
sports! LOL
To: Dennis Hammer '64
Thanks for that little tip! Next time I'm in
Richland I'll as for the REAL STUFF! Thanks again
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen, The Blue Ribbon Class of '67
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>>From: Jeff Curtis ('69)
Re: They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
-Jeff Curtis ('69)
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>>From: Mike Franco (70)
To: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
You mentioned Zip's and dining on fries, that great
tartar sauce and Cherry Cokes... well, we dined on that
fare plenty of times over the years except I remember
the drink of the day for us being Cherry 7-Up. How about
it folks... who had Cherry 7-Up vs Cherry Coke. I prefer
to think of this as the kind of horizon broadening the
class of '70 was known for.
I will be in town next weekend,and hope to see all
the greats... as well as M. Davis and other wannbe's.
Everyone have a great holiday and stay safe.
-Mike Franco (70)
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>>From: Treg Owings (76)
Re: Christmas Eve Service
I use to attend the Lutheran Church midnight service
w/Sheryl Romsos ('76). Not sure what time it is these
days but it was a good service. Get there early for a
good seat.
-Treg Owings (76)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Anna Glover Speer ~ Class of 1964 ~ 12/12/45 - 12/19/01
Funeral Notices website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/23/01
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Claris Van Dusen ('48), Hugh Hinson ('52)
Mike Clowes ('54), Mike Bradley ('56)
Rebecca Lester ('60), Mary Ray ('61)
Leona Eckert ('65), Kathy Kraemer ('67)
Scott Hartcorn ('67), Pam Ehinger ('67)
Pam Pyle ('69), Diane Carpenter ('72)
Lynn Noble ('72WB)
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>>From: Claris Van Dusen (Knox for 3 years) Troutman ('48)
Holiday Greetings to All Bomber Alumni!!
I, too, recall that old Knights of Columbus building at
the south end junction of Richland. My folks and their
many friends became members when it was the Co-Ordinate
Club, and enjoyed many parties there.
When LaVerne Knox ('48) and I got married in August
of 1950 we had our reception there and danced the night
away. I still have a few snapshots of some of those
event.
Another fun
activity was entertainment provided by the "Dew Valley
Acorns." Wonderful local talent -- and included my Dad,
Vernon Van Dusen and Jack Pierard (Dick ('52) Burt ('59)
Pierard's Dad). Another member (and excellent guitar
player) was Frank Haggard. Can't remember the others
without digging out the old photos, but they put on a
grand show.
They also performed in the Atomic Frontier Days
Parades each year. One parade also featured Roddy
McDowell (anyone remember?) as our honored guest. It
was either in 1947 or 1948 that I participated in the
parade dressed in my Civil Air Patrol Cadet uniform.
Such fun! And lots of memories.
I am planning on attending the 2002 reunion and will
do a tour of my old stomping grounds throughout the
city. Wonderful days at Col Hi from 1945 through 1948.
My best wishes for a wonderful New Year to all.
-Claris Van Dusen (Knox-for 3 years) Troutman ('48)
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>>From: Hugh Hinson (52)
To: All Col Hi buddies...
I wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas and
A Happy New Year. Blessing to all.
-Hugh Hinson (52)
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>>From: Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson '54
To: Karen Cole Correll ('55)
Thanks for clearing up the Jim Harbour ('55) "mystery".
Now all those kids who were in his classes at "dear old"
Col-Hi (or what ever) can realize they were actually
taught by a living, breathing Bomber.
To: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
That's a plausible explanation of the "Blue Ribbon"
name. Fortunately for all the Class of '57 opted not to
call themselves the "Variety" class.
To: Jeff Curtis ('69)
And yet another sparkling tale of days of yore.
Now, truthfully, just how fast was Sunshine?
To: All Bombers
Have a Happy and Merry and may the New Year be
better than the old one.
Bomber Cheers
-Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson '54 ~ Albany, OR - wondering
if it will rain or not.
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[AKA, This stuff about the Blue Ribbon class of '67
being named after some beer just shows where your
mind is... BEER didn't even cross my mind!! Check
out the Class of '67 website if you want to know
where my mind went!!! -Maren]
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>>From: Mike Bradley '56
Re: Happy Holidays
Just finished my Christmas Shopping, Got the tree
stand out and ready for our kids to bring over the
christmas tree so we all get in the decoration project.
I guess I am finally in the Christmas mood. So Happy
Holidays and peace to all you Bombers and especially the
class of '56.
Mike Bradley '56 ~ In beautiful Kirkland, WA - where
even the Sun is shinning.
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>>From: Rebecca Lester Cleavenger ('60)
Re: Obituary Rena Latting (Bomber Mom)
Dear Mother of Trueline Latting Taylor ('60) and
Jan Latting McNaught ('61) passed away December 19,
2001. View memorial and sign guest book at the
Einan's Funeral Home website under the obituary section.
-Rebecca Lester Cleavenger ('60)
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>>From: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
Re: Holiday Message
I wish each and every one of you the very Merriest Christmas
and the Happiest New Year ever.
Special Edition.
Hopefully this will be a better year. I really enjoy
doing the web site, but if I don't start showing a
profit, I don't know how much longer I can keep it up.
If any of you are looking to change long distance
carriers, I recommend you take time to review the GTC
Telecom 5 cents/minute anytime calling plan on my site.
As a Holiday Gift they are offering 100 Free Minutes if
you sign up by 12/31/01 through my site. I always feel
like I am doing people a favor when I tell them about
GTC because I really do think they have one of the best
long distance plans around.
BOMBER HOLIDAY CHEERS!
-Mary Ray Henslee (61)
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>>From: Leona Eckert, class of '65
Re: Mike Franco's ('70) mention of cherry 7-Up rather
than cherry cokes.
My friends and I ALWAYS enjoyed the cherry 7-Up when
we hit Zip's. Thanks for the reminder.
-Leona Eckert, class of '65
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>>From: Kathy Kraemer Fisher (67)
Re: Zip's
I remember cherry colas and cherry 7-ups...
but my favorite was vanilla root beer.
-Kathy Kraemer Fisher (67)
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>>From: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Seasons greetings and Happy New Year to everyone.
It's off to Oregon for a few days, so I'll catch up on
those Alumni Sandstorms in a few days. Thanks, Maren,
for keeping us all connected.
-Scott Hartcorn ('67)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen, The Blue Ribbon Class of '67
To: Mike Franco '70
Mike,
I did try Cherry 7-UP but, as a kid when we got sick
Mom always gave us 7-UP to drink so I have a problem
drinking it! It makes me think of being sick! YUCK!! So
even today I drink Pepsi or Coke.
Hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year! Tell Barb Hi for me!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen, The Blue Ribbon Class of '67
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>>From: Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock ('69)
Maren:
Note that the proposed amendments to the Energy
Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program
(EEOICP) had NOT YET BEEN SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT
AS OF CLOSE OF BUSINESS DECEMBER 21. (I am a technical
writer/trainer at EEOICP headquarters at the Department
of Labor in Washington. My branch is responsible for
outreach - communication with and outreach to communities
where exposures existed, including the Tri-Cities.) The
proposed amendment to the EEOICPAct were attached to the
Defense spending bill, which was the subject of much
battle between the legislators and the President because
of the number of 'add-ons' to the original bill. Many,
including the EEOICPA amendments, had virtually nothing
to do with defense spending; the thing was literally
dripping 'fat'. Hence, the President's strong objections
to the legislation also had nothing to do with his
position on our program or the proposed amendments.
Until late last week, he was still vowing to veto the
whole thing. At this point, while there is a wide belief
that the President WILL put his pen toward approval, he
had NOT done so as of close of business yesterday.
Needless to say, our staff is hanging in the wings
anxiously, since we have correspondence and outreach/
training programs with new language on our desks and
ready to "rock and roll" as soon as we receive the
go-ahead from the White House.
Please remind my fellow alumni in Bomberville that,
as they say, "It ain't over 'til it's over." The bill
has finally passed Congress, but the President's pen
remains silent. Stay tuned...
-Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock ('69)
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>>From: Diane Carpenter Kipp '72
To: Jeff Curtis ('69)
Thank you for the wonderful Christmas gift. You are
very talented, and we are very fortunate that you share
that talent with us. Do you write professionally? I'm
going to print out the "memoir" and read it aloud to my
family - I'm sure my husband will love it and I think
the kids will too even if they don't understand the
references to way-back-when.
Which Dickens' book was the reference from? I also
remember where I was, who I was with, etc., when I first
heard that most fascinating of urban legends, the psycho
hook murderer and the young lovers. A true classic, and
a rite-of-passage for young Americans of that time.
Thank you again. (Oh, and my favorite was Lucas McCain.)
-Diane Carpenter Kipp '72
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>>From: Lynn Noble Paden ('72WB)
To: Mike Franco (70)
A Cherry 7-Up and fries with tartar were my absolute
favorite and the only food pyramid I recognized back
then. But, my sister, Becky Noble ('69RIP) was the
person who introduced me to the pink bubbly before 1970.
And, recalling the reputation of certain members of the
class of '70, a Budweiser most likely chased the fries
and tarter rather than a Cherry 7-Up... which also
seemed to be a Bomber tradition.
When my parents and I moved to Corvallis, OR, it was
a bit of a culture shock because the local food hangouts
(Bob's Burgers and the Big O) weren't designed to be
"tool-able", they didn't serve the pink bubbly and my
new high school friends couldn't imagine fries without
ketchup!
-Lynn Noble Paden ('72WB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/24/01 ~ CHRISTMAS EVE
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14 Bombers and 1 *months-old* Funeral Notice today:
Richard "Dick" Roberts ('49) and Carol Tyner ('52)
Anita Hughes ('52), Marilyn DeVine ('52)
Curt Donahue ('53), Norma Loescher ('53)
Patti Jones ('60), Bob Irwin ('62)
Fred Schafer ('63), Leoma Coles ('63)
Bill Wingfield ('67), Dick Pierce ('67)
Betti Avant ('69), Mike Franco ('70)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Art Schafer ('70)
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>>From: Dick Roberts (49) and Carol Tyner Roberts (52)
Season's Greetings to you all out there in Bomber
land. Hope you are in good health and living the good
life. We have a house full of kids and grand kids to
help us enjoy the Yuletide's. Here in Grover Beach,
along the central coast of California, the sun is
shining and the weather is great.
In August, in Rosarito, Mexico, we had one of those
life time moments. A "Roberts' Family Reunion". All four
kids and eight grand kids. What a fun filled week!
Bomber cheers,
Richard "Dick" Roberts (49) and Carol Tyner Roberts (52)
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>>From: Anita Hughes Hogan (52)
To: Jeff Curtis ('69)
Thank you for a They Shoot Horses Don't They? wonderful
story. It takes the reader back to the sweet innocence of youth,
and how little it took back then to make a child totally happy.
I have sent your story on to friends and family in
far away places so they may enjoy it also. You certainly
are a professional at writing.
Thank you again.
-Anita Hughes Hogan (52)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52)
To: Jeff Curtis ('69)
Reading your They Shoot Horses, Don't They - "original
short story" about horseback riding and the Dude Ranch made me
laugh so hard I had tears running down my face! By the time I got
to my emails, it was 12 midnight, so I had to laugh 'quietly'
because the computer room is directly below my son and daughter-in-
law's bedroom. (I hope stifling a laugh is not as bad for one's
health as stifling a sneeze!) Having had some riding experiences,
too, I could really relate!!
Thank you for a wonderful story - I've continued to chuckle
every time I've thought about it today!
-Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52)
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>>From: Curt Donahue (53)
Re: Cherry Cokes
>From the conversation, it is obvious that cherry cokes
were the drink of choice for several generations of
teens, as it was during my tenure of teenage. I,
however, was partial to chocolate cokes.
I wish for all Bombers everywhere a most blessed
Christmas and the happiest of New Years.
Bless you, Maren, for all you do for us.
-Curt Donahue (53) ~ Federal Way, WA
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>>From: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
Merry Christmas and THANKS to all who write (to Jeff Curtis ('69),
bless you for your [They Shoot Horses, Don't They? ] recent gem).
Gratitude to Maren for the tireless coordination and
Bomber spirit day after day.
Happy Birthday to Vera Smith [on 12/26], delightful
class rep for Club 40.
Bomber cheers,
Norma Loescher Boswell '53
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
MERRY CHRISTMAS
All of the Bomber reunions have brought such
wonderful old and new friendships. The excitement
continues to grow with every reunion. Looking forward
to more. Thank you to Maren for your great work and all
Bombers who are making the reunions happen.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Bombers
and their families.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA ~ The sun
is shining of course its Christmas time
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>>From: Bob Irwin ('62)
Merry Christmas
This is going to be a very special Christmas for my
wife and I. We have a new granddaughter from my son Jay
('86) who moved back to Richland this year. My wife has
a grandson and a granddaughter that we will watch
explore the miracles of Christmas.
This is the first time I have had a real Christmas
Tree up in about 9 years. Although it is a beautiful
tree, our year old yellow Labrador thought it was a
giant chewy. He redecorated the front room, dining room
and kitchen with balls, garland, and flocking. To me he
did a good job, but Lanette was NOT impressed. You got a
love them Labs. It's back up and rotated a little.
Happy Holidays to all
Bob & Lanette Irwin
-Bob Irwin ('62)
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>>From: Fred Schafer ('63)
Re: Happy 50th, Art Schafer ('70)
Where has the time gone? What a day to be born
Christmas Eve you always got those Xmas/birthday
presents. Little brother, ya done good... ended up
taller, better educated, a beautiful wife, 3 great
kids, can hit a golf ball farther and straighter than
I, and play a much better game of hoops than I. But
now when I show friends family pictures I say you are
the oldest. You can't pick your brother, but if I could
I would have picked you.
Happy Birthday, Art. Now that you are at the big 5-0
no matter what you do or take the only thing that gets
bigger is your waist line and the only thing that gets
harder is tying your shoes. luv ya bro
Merry Christmas to all
-Fred Schafer ('63)
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>>From: Leoma Coles (63)
Best of Holiday wishes to everyone and thanks for
being there this past year. It is enjoyable to keep
in touch with all our past friends and I've really
appreciated this opportunity to reach everyone thru
the Alumni Sandstorm...
Happy New Year to all!
-Leoma Coles (63)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (67)
To: Maren
What are you going to do when people from the 1900s
and 2000s both write in and only put like (19)? How will
you know whether to put their entries at the beginning
or the end of the Alumni Sandstorm? Oh well, I have
faith in you. You are awesome. Thanks again for all you
do to put this newsletter together. We owe you big time.
To: All Alumni Sandstorm readers
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year.
-Bill Wingfield (67) ~ Augusta, GA (But now spending
Christmas in God's country with my parents, Truman
and Carol, and our newest grand baby, it's a girl
Kaitlyn Wilke future Bomberette class of 2019)
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>>From: Dick Pierce '67
DATE: Friday, 12/21/01
To: Bob (aka Mike Clowes) Carlson '54
Re: Blue Ribbon Class aka beer guzzlers of '67.
You got it. An integral part, defining moments,
spiritual awakenings, getting snockered, whatever you
want to call it. I remember animal beer (Schmidt),
Schlitz was the "alternative" beer, 4 dotters on Oly,
Rainier, Budweiser was just another brand, the first
big mouth bottles, all the mystery of the forbidden
beverage. No one could ever say "misspent youth" unless
they experienced it.
Oh yeah, I do not know why they call us the Blue
Ribbon Class of '67.
To: Pam Ehinger Nassen '67
You're welcome. Harry, a priest? Wow! Oh well, I
heard at my 30th reunion that some thought I was dead. I
don't know if Harry would like me talking so much about
him, but what the h*ll. He's not alone. He just has it
set-up the way he likes it. In his old age? Our old age?
I do not consider myself old. I'm 53. I notice once in
awhile someone will say that they're surprised to hear
me listening to the music I listen to. I play racquetball
3X/week. Chasing, I guess, is more fun than it used to
be. I have a 12 and a 15 year old. I figure my daughter
asking me to sit 3 rows in front of her and her friends
at the movies has more to do with her than it does with
the old guy. OK, I think a little more about my hair and
my waistline than I used to, but I ain't old. I'll say
hi to Hairball.
DATE: 12/23/01
Merry Christmas to all my fellow Bombers all over
the globe. I think, unless there's someone close by,
that my Christmas this year will unlike most of yours.
I am grateful for everything God's given me, but I'm
sitting here in the dark (12:41am on battery power)
while Super Typhoon Faxia roars by. She's at about 17
degrees north and almost overhead. Winds are at a little
under 200mph at the eye and Faxia is about 150 miles
almost directly north. Winds here are gusting to 70mph
now, and unless it turns (and it has been erratic) we
will have one h*lluva rainstorm for the next day or so.
By Christmas morning, the Governor should sound an "All
Clear". Technically, we are in Tropical Condition III,
because we can receive it's full force within 24 hours.
It's now traveling about 17mph NNW. When I moved here
in 1980, I always wanted to see a big one (typhoon,
Scott) until I went through Super Typhoon Kim. It
passed almost directly overhead with winds of 215mph. It
snapped almost every telephone pole on the island. We
were without power for 3 weeks. Some were without for 3
months. Golfed today in 40mph approaching winds. The day
after the storm passes it's great. You can play the same
course, but the winds are just the opposite.
Whoa, the winds are really whipping outside!! I
guess I'll go look for water seeping through the
windows. That's my job. If the power is still off then
we'll BBQ again tomorrow. I think all the Gov't guys
are ticked off... no "off days" for free. The typhoon
struck on the weekend before Christmas.
Merry Christmas, Bombers.
-Dick Pierce ('67) ~ Just a little wet and wild in Saipan
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>>From: Betti Avant (69)
All the best to everyone out there for the
holiday season. Here's wishing the year 2002
will be wonderful for all of you.
-Betti Avant (69) ~ Goodland, KS - where we
awoke to 2" of the white stuff
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
Re: Zip's Cherry 7 Up
To: Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
Thanks for your confirmation on the ORIGINAL all-
American meal (Cherry 7-up, fries and tartar at Zip's).
I am most impressed to learn that more than just the
"socially challenged" class of 1970 discovered this. I
am, however shocked and outraged at the implication that
ANY in the class of 1970 would have mixed fries, tartar
and Bud. Wait a minute... Between guarding Zip's and
those long nights studying NOBODY from the class of 1970
had time to be involved with Bud. I'll check with some
of the guys, but I am pretty sure you received bad
information.
Happy Holidays to all,
-Mike Franco ('70)
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Funeral Notice scanned by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Gene Youker Bryant ~ Class of 1948 ~ 7/17/29 - 10/10/01
Funeral Notices website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/25/01 ~ MERRY CHRISTMAS
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23 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary Triem ('47), Kay Mitchell ('52)
Rex Hunt (53WB), Wanda Wittebort ('53)
Grover Shegrud ('56), Ray Hall ('57)
Carl Dvorak ('58) and Shirley Armstrong ('61)
Audrey Eberhardt ('61WB), Judy Willox ('61)
Bruce Brunelle ('62), Roger Fishback ('62)
Carol Converse ('64), Jean Armstrong ('64)
Patti Snider ('65), Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
John Wingfield ('66), Bill Wingfield ('67)
Don Andrews ('67), Pam Ehinger ('67)
Mike Franco ('70), Rick Polk ('70)
Frank Trent ('72)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jay Coates ('72WB)
BIRTHDAY Today: Jimmy Buffett!! True... He's 55 today.
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery, a '47 Bomber
DATE: 12/17/01
To: Burt Pierard ('59) and Maren Smyth ('64)
I have another compliment for your and Burt's hard
work.
Last week I received an e-mail from a man who was
working on his family tree and found a connection with
me and Betty Priest ('47RIP). He discovered our Bomber
site while surfing Yahoo and, read our '47 Columbian and
then contacted me to see what I could contribute to his
search.
Long story short - he said he was very impressed
with our website's depth and organization. This man
lives in Leavenworth, KS. Turns out he and Betty share
a common great-great grandfather. Never ceases to amaze
me what a small world this really is.
Merry Christmas and all that other good stuff to
you both!
-Mary Triem Mowery, a '47 Bomber
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>>From: Kay Mitchell Coates (52)
Re: Christmas Birthday
This Christmas eve finds me baking a birthday cake
for my oldest son, Jay Coates ('72 WB). He was born at 9
AM on Christmas morning of 1954. Having a Christmas day
birthday certainly does present a unique set of
problems. It is difficult to gather a group of little
kids together on Christmas to come to a birthday party,
so Jay celebrated his special day on April 1st until he
was 13 years old. That worked out great! Since that time
we have always done the birthday thing first thing
Christmas morning with a cake and presents wrapped in
birthday paper. Then we do Christmas. Tomorrow we will
have most all the family here to celebrate both special
occasions.
Merry Christmas to Bombers everywhere.
-Kay Mitchell Coates (52) ~ Valley, WA - where the snow
is about 3 feet deep and the temp is in the teens.
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>>From: Rex Hunt (53WB)
Re: XMAS
Wanted to wish you all a wonderful Holiday,
especially Maren for her TREMENDOUS efforts and
dedication to this daily apron string with which we
may stay connected. Even Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson,
How does he afford 2 names and persona... I have
difficulties maintaining 1.
What's this stuff about french fries and TARTER
sauce???? I can forgive you for the "cherry 7up" and
maybe the "Bud"..... But By's fries screamed for
hamburger drippings and mustard. Not only did that cut
the grease, but helped to cover that Saturday night beer
breath. And till you made one of those desperate drives
(via the $1.00 ferry / pre McNary days) to Umatilla and
the infamous Jessie James Club for a case of (the
Saturday night sacrament) RAINIER ALE (8% in hopes that
the ladies would consume 1 too many). That's when I first
realized there was no GOD (my prayers were never
answered). That you appreciate the SCOPE like qualities
of mustard... also the rigors and subterfuge that guys
go to in order to attain that nirvana of all nirvanas
(ah well 'nuff said).
May that star in the east shine upon you... May you
be graced with strength, courage, health and wisdom
(wisdom is iffy)... and remember you may be a has been
but look at what you has been.
-Rex Hunt (53WB)
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>>From: Wanda Wittebort Shukay (53)
Wishing all Bombers a Very Merry Christmas and
Happy Holidays.
Love and peace to all,
-Wanda Wittebort Shukay (53) ~ Lake Ridge, VA - where it
is sunny and cool.
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>>From: Grover Shegrud (56)
Re: The Season
To: Linda Reining (64)
I love the season also partly for the memory of
going to your grandmother's house at Christmas time
and smelling and tasting the goodies: rosettes,
crumcocca (sp?) and lefsa. Even after I was married
and moved away there was a package every Christmas...
Oh so sweet!
-Grover Shegrud (56)
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>>From: Ray Hall 57
Merry Christmas to all and I pray that 2002
brings you happiness.
-Ray Hall 57
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>>From: Carl Dvorak ('58) and Shirley Armstrong Dvorak ('61)
Carl and I would like to wish all of you a very
Merry Christmas and a special Holiday greeting to Maren
who makes this all happen.
Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55) is doing really
well and is getting stronger every day from what I hear.
The doctors are giving her the thumbs up. She will
continue her rehabilitation and hard work, we wish her
a speedy recovery and the best for the new year.
Have wonderful holiday.
-Carl Dvorak ('58) and Shirley Armstrong Dvorak ('61)
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>>From: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews ('61WB)
To: Maren and All Bombers
Have a happy, safe Christmas and may God bless 2002
with peace for all. I am thankful for the memories the
Alumni Sandstorm stirs up a little like a dust storm at
Ol' Camp Hanford that scared this Georgia girl.
God Bless
-Audrey Eberhardt Mathews ('61WB) ~ It is in the 20s
tonight in central Georgia, but you sure can see
the stars.
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
To: All Bombers Everywhere
I want to wish all of you a very merry Christmas and
a most blessed new year to come. I want to send these
wishes double-fold to our esteemed and grand Alumni
Sandstorm Queen, Maren, for all the hard work and care
that she puts in all year around to keep us all
connected, informed and entertained always through
whatever she encounters in her own life! God bless you
dear Lady!! Oh, and the invite still stands, Maren!
Bomber Cheers and Happy Holidays,
-Judy Willox Hodge ('61) ~ Richland ~ cold, bright and
merry (even if some old curmudgeon DID steal the
Baby Jesus out of my outdoor Nativity Scene!) :-(
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>>From: Vernon "Bruce" Brunelle (62)
Re: Denny's
I see that Denny's is popping back into the messages
again.
With this being the first week of winter I thought
that I would sum up Denny's for everyone. I stopped in
Donner Park (Elevation 7100 feet) off of Interstate 80
several years back during the summer months. From a hill
in the middle of the park you could see the next off
ramp to the west and the Denny's that was there. You
could see the next off ramp to the east and the Denny's
that was there. The Donner party preferred to stay in
camp rather then walk a couple miles and eat at Denny's.
Nuf sed.
Merry Christmas to all the Bombers out there. All
the best to you in the coming year.
-Vernon "Bruce" Brunelle (62) ~ In California where it
will be sunny but cool for Christmas.
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>>From: Roger Fishback (62)
Hello all you Bombers and service men and women all over
the globe:
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
A special thanks to all who make America safe for all
of us.
-Roger Fishback (62)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (64)
I wrote in a few days ago, but I think I was lost in
cyberspace. There was a discussion on Arctic Circle.
Someone mentioned the greasy tacos. I used to get my
tacos there also. I remember just how greasy they were,
but they were sooooo very good. Never did get a burger
there.
To: Jeff Curtis ('69)
Jeff,
Your They Shoot Horses, Don't They? story was just grand!!
I always enjoy reading your stuff. You are such a professional
writer. Thanks for letting us go back in time to a more serene time.
All Bombers out there, have the Merriest Christmas
and a happy New Year. Take care and be safe.
-Carol Converse Maurer (64) ~ Eureka, CA - where we are
getting sun today. Very warm out also. My son is
down from Spokane visiting us this week.
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>>From: Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64)
I was driving down Indian Springs Road in
Scottsdale, AZ the other day and this car came up
behind me and started honking like crazy. Well, for
those of you that live in or near Phoenix, you know
that when that happens, it could mean a shooting may
take place. I glanced in the rear view mirror and didn't
recognize the car, so we kept going. He finally pulled
up beside us and motioned for me to roll the window
down. Seeing how my husband was driving, I was a little
braver. I rolled the window down and he was so excited
when he hollered, "Richland Bomber? Are you from
Richland, WA and are you a REAL Bomber?" I had, of
course, a Richland Bomber Alumni license plate holder
on my Blazer. I answered with pride, "Yes, I sure am!"
He said "I'm a Falcon", Gave me the thumbs up and drove
off. Just goes to show, we are known all over.
Happy Holidays to all my fellow Bombers and friends.
My New Years resolution is to get caught up and stay
that way. I am so far behind, I think I am ahead. This
year has been a busy one filled with joy and sorrow. I
am anxiously awaiting to see what the year 2002 brings.
Two more years (2004) and we will have our 40th. Oh,
dear, are we ready for that?
Have a Safe and Happy Holiday
-Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64)
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>>From: Patti Snider Miller '65
Merry Christmas Bomber Alumni everywhere!
Maren, Richard and Gary, thank you for keeping us able
to communicate a little easier, (I think I forgot how
to do 'cursive' :)
Here it is Christmas Eve and a time to remember the best
gift of all: Our Savior. No matter what happens in our
lives; September 11th; loss of loved ones; sickness; the
joys of being with loved ones, friends, acquaintances,
just remember that God is with us all, everywhere we go.
I hope all of you have a blessed Christmas.
Bomber Cheers,
-Patti Snider Miller '65
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>>From: Patty de la Bretonne '65
The Happiest of Holidays to All!
-Patty de la Bretonne '65
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>>From: John Wingfield (66)
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and the Peace of
God. I have been serving as Interim Minister here in
Saint Louis since last summer. And suddenly it seems
that interim positions are getting in the news. But
believe me it is a lot easier than the being the interim
leader of Afghanistan or Argentina. On Christmas morning
I get to fly home to Olympia and spend about ten days
with my family. And, on Friday I hope to drive to White
Pass to ski and then over to Richland for the weekend.
Maybe I'll see you as I'm out and about. I like to run
down by the river when I'm home and once in a great
while I have seen an old friend along the dike or park.
We may even get to go up to my Folks' (Royce and Jean)
cabin at Mill Creek in the Blues. My dad designed and
built their cabin 30 years ago and it is a wonderful
place to go for serenity and soul renewal. Today, I get
the special privilege of delivering presents and over
$2400 to five families that our church here in Saint
Louis has taken on to support for Christmas. I hope the
Christmas Spirit is alive in you and your day is full of
wonder.
Peace,
-John Wingfield (66)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield ('67)
To: Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62)
Thanks for the kind words regarding my parents. They
said to say "Hi" to you and your sister, Ruthann. Dad
asked me to tell you that if you are in Richland over
the holidays please stop by. They reminded me that you
2 used to baby-sit my sister, Jan and me.
That was neat what you said about Charlie Koogle. He
was a really neat guy. The way he could train dogs was
awesome.
-Bill Wingfield ('67)
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>>From: Don Andrews (67)
Re: Even more memories and Holiday "BOMBER" Cheer
To: David Cloud ('60) and others:
After 34 days of rain in a row in Clark County, my
thoughts had shifted to the desert. The many sights,
sounds, and smells that make Bomberville our home in the
desert. The sights that come to mind are many; the many
tumble weeds that manage to climb the fence in Truman
and Carol Wingfield's (Bomber Parents to many of us)
back yard; The magpies that only seem to live in the
Tri-Cities; The first leafs of spring on the Cottonwoods
and the Willows; The wild flowers in the desert (at
WPPSS #1 & #4 in a 25 foot radius I counted 34 different
wild flowers). The sounds: the previously mentioned
Magpies unique sound; the cheers that emanate from Art
Dawald Gym and Bomber Bowl. The smells, yes the smells.
The frequently mentioned Rose Bowl of Days gone by; the
sage brush also frequently mentioned, the cottonwoods in
the Spring, the river on warm summer evenings when a
breeze stirs that certain musty but almost sweet aroma
from the Columbia; and to me the most definitive
fragrance of all is the Russian Olive that is so unique
to our desert world.
To: Bill Wingfield ('67)
A very special Christmas Cheer to you and Christa
and your whole family and give our love to mom and dad.
To: Maren:
A Special Thanks for making all of this happen.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Bombers around the world.
Bomber Cheers
-Don Andrews (67) ~ in sunny (while it lasts)
Ridgefield, WA
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen, The Blue Ribbon Class of 67!
To: Dick Pierce ('67)
No NO Dick we're not OLD we are recycled Teenagers!
Your kids are just youngens! My kids are 32, 28, 24... I
have a stepson that is 26! I have 3 grandsons and 1
granddaughter! I'm ahead of ya! LOL!
I'm glad to hear the Harry is happy and doing what
he likes to do!
Well Dick, you and yours have a Very Merry Christmas!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen, The Blue Ribbon Class of 67!
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>>From: Mike Franco 1970
In response to note by Fred Schafer 63' on the occasion
of his brother's birthday:
I want to join ALL Bombers, in particular those of
us in the socially challenged class of 70 in wishing our
legendary classmate Artie Schafer a HAPPY 50th
Birthday!!!
I guess we (1970ers) are all heading that direction
but I am thrilled to see you made it this far, Artie! A
lot of people who cared about us all (parents) had their
doubts, didn't they? And I will never forget my dad
feeling he did some of his most challenging work on that
hand/wrist of yours after that little collision with
that window at the Community House.
Happy Birthday to Artie, and Happy Holidays to all.
-Mike Franco 1970
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>>From: Rick Polk (70)
Merry Christmas to all Bombers... near and far.
-Rick Polk (70)
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>>From: Frank Trent (72)
To: Bombers everywhere, both young and old
I wish for you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year. And a special "Thank You" to Maren for all of
your hard work, dedication, and our daily dose of
Bomberville. May God bless each of you and this
wonderful nation we call home.
-Frank Trent (72) ~ Browns Point, WA - where it's a
perfect day for a walk on the beach with our dog...
49 and rainless.
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes ('54), Linda Reining ('64)
Betti Avant ('69), Mike Davis ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: Larry Bowls ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
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>>From: Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson '54
To: Rex Hunt ('53WB)
Gotta tell ya, Rex, it ain't easy. But since I was
born under the Gemini sign, it sort of helps. And maybe
your prayers weren't answered, but some mother's was.
It's all part of the cosmic karma or something.
Bomber Cheers
-Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson '54 ~ from Albany, OR - where
the sun does shine on this cold and crisp Christmas
Day.
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
To: Grover Shegrud (56)
Re: "goodies"
I think "it" is spelled "Krumkake". ;) (I make lefse
and the rosettes, but Gram never taught me how to make
krumkake). Gram used to send me "care" packages after I
left Richland, too. Hers was always the first package we
would open. ;)
-Linda Reining (64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - where we have
"tule" fog and at 10:30am... I still cannot see the
houses across the street!!!!!
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>>From: Betti Avant (69)
I hope you all out there got everything you wanted
for Christmas. I had decided to get a new car and lo and
behold I bought a new car (the dealer was packed on
Christmas Eve day)... I had to wait for the guy I had
talked to just a few days before. I guess I was my own
little Santa Claus this year.
-Betti Avant (69) ~ where it is back to work on Wednesday
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
Happy Holidays to all!
Remember, the one with the most toys wins!!!!
-Mike Davis (74)
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7 Bombers and something from Mrs. Zip's:
Vera Rodda ('52WB), Leona Eckert ('65)
Don Andrews ('67), Rick Maddy ('67)
Steve Panther ('67), John Collins ('69)
Brad Wear ('71), Mary McDonald (Mrs. Zip's)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patti Eckert Weyers ('68)
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>>From: Vera Rodda Simonton ('52WB)
To: Rex Hunt (53WB)
Hey Rex, the Jesse James Club was in Stanfield not
Umatilla. Don't ask why, I just know as I attended
Pendleton High School the last of my Junior year and
then graduating from Pendleton.
-Vera Rodda Simonton ('52WB)
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>>From: Leona "Mari" Eckert Leahy (65)
Patti Eckert Weyers, class of '68, HAPPY BIRTHDAY
-Leona "Mari" Eckert Leahy (65)
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>>From: Don Andrews (67)
Re: Special Thanks
I always thank Maren for her hard work to provide
us with the wonderful opportunity that the Alumni
Sandstorm gives us but I forget that she is not alone
with her efforts. This "Thank You" is extended to
Richard Anderson ('60) and Gary Behymer ('64). I would
also like to take this time to thank Bombers everywhere
that continue to send your thoughts and memories that
keep us all in touch.
HAPPY "BOMBER" NEW YEAR
-Don Andrews (67) ~ 27 degrees in Ridgefield, WA
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>>From: Rick Maddy (67)
To: Susie Nelson Smith (67)
Sharon Popp's (67) name came up somewhere. I would
imagine she was among the group buying beer at Lucky's
in Pasco? I have known Diane and Sharon since third
grade. I hope both are happy and healthy. And now I hear
of the beer runs - ha.
I had to sit next to Renee Walton (67) in Mr. Yonce's
homeroom class in ninth grade. And then I saw her at our
30th. I believe she and her husband have a basketball
team of children. Still one of the most beautiful women
I have ever known.
Speaking of girls' swimsuit tops, I only remember
wearing cutoffs swimming in the Columbia River. I guess
this generation of males was just plain lucky to not
have had thong swimsuits to deal with.
I quit eating at Zip's, both inside and outside,
when Ken Webb (67) and Alton Spencer (67RIP) started
working there. Webb told me he sometimes would double
and triple deep fry the fries just to see if someone
would send them back. Who knows what Alton tried to get
returned. They were only there about six months and
quit, I believe. Possibly fired. Webb always had two
jobs when people were looking for one anyway. And
Alton... there was always something about the female
staff. I wish Alton was still with us to share the
laughs. I saw Ken at our 30th. Still looks as innocent
as ever. Webb was the brains. Phil Collins (67) was the
driver. Alton was the pick-up artist. Alton would also
fist fight at the drop of a hat and this made several
evening out rather interesting. If Phil was pushed into
this scene, it would get ugly. Brutal is a good word.
Just add alcohol. I, of course, was along for the ride.
And what a ride it was.
Mike Fowler did have an older sister. Don't think it
was Karen. I believe her name was Kathleen? Mike's dad
had me put on catching gear, with mask, so I could catch
a few practice pitches. I believe Mr. Fowler played pro
ball during the war years (third base?). Mike had a
knuckle ball that the bottom would fall out of. I could
not catch it. This lasted once and about ten pitches.
Being useless, Mr. Fowler gave up on me. I used to thank
God when I was on Mike's team and in left field. Mike
was a very good childhood friend. Got an email from him
a while back. He hasn't changed one bit. Gotta love that!
I think Mr. Harbour ate raw hamburger sandwiches. I
wonder if he still does?
By the way, I am in Seattle staying with my son,
Benjamin. He is 23. Any questions? Déjà vu. After two
and a half years of vacationing on Maui, I decided to go
somewhere else for entertainment, enlightenment, and
stimulation. "The Rock" was awesome, but there are other
places and I am not yet done running by a long shot. I
am going to check in at some beach town between Los
Angeles and San Diego in a couple months after visiting
family and friends. Rick Warford (65) just called and
told me there was a Dukes on Alki. Here we go!!
Rick Maddy (67) ~ So, who else is in Seattle?
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>>From: Steve Panther, The Blue Ribbon Class of '67
Re: Blue Ribbon Class of '67
I must confess I coined the term because I thought
it fit our class. Of course every Bomber thinks their
class is the crème de crème. One thing is constant,
however, and that is "It's great to be a Bomber!"; and
we have a camaraderie that is unique worldwide.
Re: Senior pictures
Just a note to all class web page managers: Go to
the class of '62 and see how they have scanned in the
senior pictures from the '62 Columbian. This allows you
put a name on the face of the person you just saw last
night or last week that since your memory is shot you
can't remember. It's kinda sad isn't it to get old.
There is comfort, however, in comparing yourself to
other Bombers such as the one whose desk is next to
mine. That would be Mike Taylor ('62). Now that's real
sad. (I won't give up on him Patty - I've carried him
this far.)
Best wishes to all Bombers and their families, and
a prosperous New Year.
-Steve Panther, The Blue Ribbon Class of '67 - Where we
were all Best of Breed
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>>From: John Collins ('69)
Hope everyone had a safe and happy Christmas.
I bought myself my first computer so I am out of
the garage and onto my driveway on this electronic
superhighway.
-John Collins ('69)
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>>From: Brad Wear ('71)
To: All UofW alums
I never thought I'd be saying this, but Go Huskies!!
As a WSU alum, and a solid Coug fan, I feel secure in my
rooting for the Huskies as the Cougs have their own bowl
game here in Texas on the 31st. Having just spent the
last week in Austin, TX and being subjected to the local
press bash the Huskies, I've come to the realization
that "Tea Sippers" need to be put in their place. The
fact that my spousal equivalent is a Texas alum is
getting to be unbearable. I've had to correct them
repeatedly that UofW are the Huskies, and WSU are the
Cougs. I've also had to correct them that Washington
is not Da Capital, but in the Northwest, and a state of
its own.
So please God, I'll be good let the Huskies kick
some butt, oh, and by the way it's Washington, not
"Warshington." Go Cougs!!!!!!! and Huskies too.
-Brad Wear ('71) ~ in cool but sunny Richardson, TX
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>>From: Mary McDonald (Mrs. Zip's)
Re: Zip's
Hello all you Zip's Kids from 1961 to 1978 when
we were there. Mary & Mr. Mac.
-Mary McDonald (Mrs. Zip's)
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3 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
David Rivers ('65), Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Artie Schafer ('70)
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>>From: David Rivers (65)
Re: Rest in Peace, Marine
Peter Joe Carroll ('65) faxed me the notice of
Gary Slater's ('65) passing. Gary was a Marine, a
Vietvet and a member of the... "something- something"
class of '65 (I don't recall we had a name like the
Gold medalers and the White soxers and the blue
ribboners... or if we did, they forgot to tell me).
He will be missed by his family, friends, his
fellow Marines and Vets. One nice thing... he finally
gets to shake Chesty's hand... in person.
Semper Fi, Gary.
-David Rivers (65)
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>>From: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
You really in Seattle? Couldn't wait until after
winter? Chat back... I need to have a talk with you.
-Scott Hartcorn ('67)
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>>From: Artie Schafer ('70)
Re: reply to birthday greetings
To: Fred Schafer ('63)
Thanks, Fred, for the nice mention of me in the
Alumni Sandstorm. Hope you're enjoying your vacation
in Arizona.
To: Mike Franco ('70)
Hey Mike
Yes, I'm still very much alive. I hope other '70
Bombers turning 50 this year do not experience the
mid-life crisis I seem to be going through. In the
past six months I have shaved off my beard, bought a
new pickup, bought a new outboard motor, bought a new
computer, and bought new golf clubs. I find myself on
Sunday evenings playing basketball with a bunch of 18
year olds. Plus I'm flirting with our 23 year old
receptionist at work more than usual. Hopefully, I'll
get back to normal or go broke. By the way, my
wrist/hand still works good. Mike, your Dad did a
great job. I remember his encouragement and my rubber
ball. I also remember your great sense of humor and
craziness. Happy holidays.
-Artie Schafer ('70)
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by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Gary Slater ~ Class of 1965 ~ 12/12/46 - 12/22/01
Funeral Notices website
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
John Adkins ('62), Gary Setbacken ('64)
Dave Miller ('67), Rick Maddy ('67)
Lee Bush ('68), Mike Davis ('74)
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
Re: after Christmas
Just stopped of at Carmichael - all the kids in
town are "Tubin' the hill".
On the way home, though, some danged kid grabbed
onto the back of my pickup and "hooked" a ride all the
way down Cottonwood. Now what's with that?
-John Adkins "62" ~ Richland - Snow and sunshine
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>>From: Gary Setbacken ('64)
Re: Gary Slater ('66RIP)
Semper Fi,
-Gary Setbacken ('64) USMC 64-68
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>>From: Dave Miller '67
Hey Rick Maddy ('67)
Sorry you are not there on Maui any more. Didn't
get there to see you this past September as I was
laid off in April in this once booming silicone
valley of San Jose. Anybody need an expert at on-line
systems with Inventory control/accounts payable
experience? Only been doing Ap for 7 years but
inventory for 20 years. Rick called me a bean counter
when I met him September, 2000. Rick, you should have
taken up snorkeling and fishing while you were there
instead of checking out the latest thong bottoms...
not that I look... except when my wife isn't there.
"Look but no touch" as she says.
Re: Thyroid
The main reason I am writing is to remind people
to have the Thyroid checked (simple blood test)... my
brother, Mick Miller ('69) found out his was almost
not working at all and he probably only had another
couple of months before it failed. He denied it like
the rest of us stubborn guys who don't want to go to
a doctor. With a simple prescription he is back to
normal physically and mentally. My mother, Barbara
Miller, has been telling us for years to have it
checked... mine has been normal but not his. So just
check it... you never know.
I (as Rick can testify) look like Santa...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. By the way
my birthday was Xmas eve.
-Dave Miller '67 ~ Born 12/24/48 and that's one for
the numerologists
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>>From: Rick Maddy (67)
Re: Steve Panther, The Blue Ribbon Class of '67, said:
"I must confess I coined the term because I
thought it fit our class."
Steve,
Not very often do I raise an eyebrow of suspicion
on a quote, but... I do not believe I have ever seen
you take a drink, smoke anything (legal or not)...
nothing! I have never heard anyone from this class
ever mention one thing negative about your actions in
high school, or after for that matter. You partied
clean. You were the athlete. And now you coin this
term for our class. Perfect fit! Right on! I like it!!
Did I miss something along the way, Steve? - ha
-Rick Maddy (67)
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>>From: Lee Bush ('68)/WSU '72
Re: Texas vs Husky Game
To: All my Husky friends
Just finished watching the Texas vs UW game on
ESPN! What a great game. Final score: Texas 47 Huskies 43.
What an even greater SCORE. Need I say more? Maybe
the Cougs will show the west side how to win a bowl
game when they play Purdue! Happy New Year & see ya at
the 2002 Apple Cup!
-Lee Bush ('68)/WSU '72
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
A little Trivia to Enlighten Your Holidays:
1. What do the following locations have in common?
*corner of Symons and Goethals
*corner of Thayer and Williams
*corner of Jadwin and Williams
*corner of Jadwin and Comstock
*Westside Center (next to Tangles on
corner of Swift and Wright
2. Sunburst Video and Factory 2U currently occupied
the former home of what two businesses?
3. After nearly 3 decades (maybe more) of leading the
Chief Jo Warriors basketball team to many many
victories, Toivo Piippo successor was who?
4. Leonard Sauer, former teacher and coach at Chief Jo
Jr. High, taught a drafting class at the very end of
the hall. What was the name of that class?
5. Who was the legendary shop teacher at Chief Jo that
gave the incredible "hacks"?
6. In the 1960's and 1970's (maybe before that too!)
there was a Junior High Athletic League consisting of
eight teams from Kennewick, Pasco, Walla Walla, and
Richland. Name the eight teams.
7. Who followed the legendary principal, Lily
Peterson, at Jason Lee Elementary School?
8. What was the difference between a Papa Burger and a
Mama Burger at the A & W in Richland?
9. Morley Paul, former RHS English teacher, had a
hobby which he often discussed in class. What was that
hobby? (tough one)
10. What were the stamps called that you use to get
with every grocery purchase?
11. The Ernie's Printing Building use to be a service
station. What gas company owned it?
12. Where was the original "Richland National Little
League" located?
-Mike Davis ('74)
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Tom Tracy ('55), Bob Irwin ('62)
Linda Reining ('64), Lorna Krall ('64)
John Foster ('65), Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
Bill Wingfield ('67), Karen Schildknecht ('67)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Susie Nelson ('67)
Clif Edwards ('68), Greg Alley ('73)
Kellie Walsh ('77)
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>>From: Tom Tracy ('55)
To: John Adkins ('62)
Thanks for ringing up the memory of sledding on
Carmichael hill and of "hooky-bobbing" behind
vehicles. I'm sure there are rules for the proper
operation of shoes on snow. There were rules for the
road in '55. A good pair of leather shoes, a '55 Dodge
V8, well packed snow and zero on-coming or trailing
traffic. Twas in the year of '55 and a number of
Bombers were yet to arrive. I'll wager those kids who
hooked a ride all the way down Cottonwood appreciated
the trip. We lived at 1325 Cedar for several years,
across the street from my friend Charley Beardsley and
his family and I can vouch for the walking distance
from Marcus Whitman to the end of those streets. Seems
like Cottonwood went on forever. Ahh what a ride that
must have been for your extra passengers. I remember
that long walk in the dark after Carmichael 8th grade
basketball practice. I'd have loved a hooky bob ride
to the end of Cedar . Most of the homes were still
under construction and there were no lights, lots of
concrete floors , some framing in progress until you
got to the end of Cedar, Cottonwood and Birch Streets.
The building boom was on. We lucked out and got one of
the four bedroom models. It seemed a long way from
civilization. Civilization was between Marcus Whitman
and Carmichael, near 1408 Iry St.; our first home.when
Carmichael's site was a well-stocked cherry orchard
and near friends like Pete Hollick, Kenny Plumb, Joe
Valdez, Ralph Myrick, Loren St. John and others.
John, one cold night, when you were about 10 or 11
most Richlanders were snug in their warm pre-fab and
otherwise alphabetized house's beds, Bomber team
members were on the way home from a basketball game
against Ellensburg. We took cars instead of a bus.
Five of our team were riding with Bill Hartley, our
head custodian and our team bus driver. He was a lot
of fun guy at heart, serious in his work and loved our
team. We had just destroyed the Ellensburg team,
turned out their lights with a lot of full-court press
and fast break-Dawald style and pulled into Yakima's
famous Drive-Inn for one of their luxurious milk
shakes, big orders of fries and a burger or two. It
was late and we were enjoying a second round of shakes
(Marilyn Richey ('53) will have to tell you the name
of the Drive Inn and the ingredients -- one included
an egg). They were delicacies of the valley. (Not as
famous as Spudnuts, but; of course, nothing is).
The highway pavement was covered with a flat,
smoothly packed layer of snow. There was no traffic.
We pleaded our case with Bill Hartley to let us hooky
bob. He finally let us hang on the back bumper between
Wapato and Toppenish. We could see ahead and behind
for miles and had the road to ourselves. Hartley had
the new Tri-Color Dodge V8 sedan behind which, hooky-
bobbing could not have been better. Now that was what
you call a real "fast break". Few joys in life go
beyond exceeding the speed limit in a pair of Thom
McCann leather soled shoes on a sheet of ice while
heading home from a Saturday night basketball victory.
We glided for what seemed like miles and only ended
the effortless thrill when headlights appeared several
miles ahead. Bill reminded us that if we kept it a
secret, it would preserve his job. In our little
community, we all knew the value of important secrets
and employment. We kept that secret well.
Those who have never tried hooky bobbing have
missed out on the thrill second only to driving my
friend Bill Griffin's old Chevrolet in Columbia High's
back parking lot when it's covered with glare ice.
.but that's another story. Bill Griffin was a pitcher
who could throw almost as hard as Gene Conley. So if
you're ever around Bill Griffin when snow's on the
ground, be sure to have a catcher's mitt with you.
So, until later, keep thinking about hooky bobbin'
and hum a few stanzas of "Ridin' down the canyon, to
watch the sun go down.a picture that no artist here
could paint.whiteface cattle lowin' sagebrush
everywhere.granite spires are standin all around..I
tell you folks its heaven to go ridin down that
trail.when the desert snow's packed down (with
apologies the Sons of the Pioneers)..and thanks again
John for refreshing an old memory.I hope that helps
answer "Now what's with that?" If Bomber kids hooky
bob dangerously in town, they should be caught and
made to sing publicly "Comin' in on a wing and a
Prayer". Please take good care of our runways.you
never know when an old bomber will need a landing
place. How 'bout those B-52s? Built in 1954-55.they're
still doing America proud. Bombers are used to teach
people lessons whenever required. Be sure to have out
team remind the teams in the Valley about that. Happy
hooky bobbing and a wondrous New Year to all.
Tom Tracy, Richland Bomber '55
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>>From: Bob Irwin ('62)
Re: Happy New Year!!!!!
To: Mary McDonald (Mrs. Zip's)
In 1961-62, Eddie Lowe (62) worked for you in the
kitchen. I remember how nice you and your husband were
to the people who worked there. The only thing I can
remember about the kitchen was that cool potato
peeler. Years later when I was working in Baton Rouge
LA, Mom was coming down to visit. Eddie made a
special request to have Mom bring down some "Zip's
Tarter". She brought about 2 quarts with her and we
had Crawfish with Zip's tarter, A real hometown-Cajun
treat. Made me miss my "Salad Burger, fries and a
Chocolate shake". Being on my own for the part of my
senior year Zip's was usually my choice for dinner.
Nice to hear from you.
Re: New Years
The purchase of libations at the age of 16-21 was
always a creative venture. We tried the Pasco Tavern
trick, Wrong! We gave our hard earned money to the
"least likely to succeed person" we could find only to
get a "SURE, I'LL BUY YOU A HALF RACK!" Then they
would disappear into the seediest bar in Pasco and not
come back out. Mad Dog 20/20 was a short time
favorite. Tasted pretty good going down, then a half-
hour later you couldn't find your zipper, it ALWAYS
came back up too. You never had to worry about getting
any on your cloths because it came up like a
projectile. The next day was never good; you could
feel your hair growing. As for what you did and what
you said in that condition, usually was related back
to you for the next week or so. Not a good deal. I
stopped doing that about a year ago.
To: Robert Holmes ('62)
Last time I saw you were at the Richland Airport,
a few years back, you were trying to talk your pilot
into letting you "skydive" over your house when you
went back to Seattle. Did you get to?
To: John Adkins ('62)
Hookie-bobbin was always a quick way to get home
after a hard day on Carmichael hill. Thanks for giving
those kids a ride home. Wedgies worked the best for
hookie-bobbin. (shoes)
To: Tommy ('62) & Mickey ('66) Hemphill
Sorry I missed your duck-hunting trip, could not
get the day off. Hope you had a successful hunt.
>From snow covered Richland, Happy New Year to all.
(Especially the Class of 62) Bob & Lanette Irwin
-Bob Irwin ('62)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Alumni Ring Website
Finally got it back!!!!!!! Had ordered it when the
"site" first started taking the orders and received it
in November, but had to send it back to be re-sized.
It took this long to get it back, but the wait was
worth it!!!! It looks great! I am wearing it on my
right hand and have had lots of people ask about it...
even my grandkids like it. Unfortunately, they will
never be Bombers, so they have to "settle" for grandma
going "on and on" about Bomber Pride. ;) for those
that haven't ordered, JUST DO IT!!!!!! ;)
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ in rainy Bakersfield, CA
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>>From: Lorna Krall Shaw ('64)
A couple of weeks ago there was a letter from
Sandie Romeri Rutherford ('60). She mentioned her X
husband, Roger Koford. Sandy Rogers' sister has been
trying to locate you. Please send me your E Mail
address and I will forward it to her.
Happy New Year to all of Bomber Land.
-Lorna Krall Shaw, Class of '64
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>>From: John Foster ('65)
To Mike Davis ('74)
#4 was mechanical Drawing
#5 Sauer and Hyslop were both very good with the
singing paddle as my and Jim Heidlebaugh's rear ends
could attest to. Wood shop was also a very good place
to test those skills. Skov wasn't bad either. We used
to have a contest to see who could get the most hacks
per day... can't remember who won... this went on for
a couple of years. I think that we rated high on the
list for most hacks in jr. High in the early 60s.
Happy New Years to all. Foster
-John Foster ('65)
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>>From: Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
4. Mechanical Drawing?
11. Texaco?
-Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (67)
Last morning in God's country.
To: Mike Davis (74)
#4 = Mechanical Drawing, right? I'm kinda slow, so
I'll have to study the rest.
To: Steve Panther (67)
I agree with Rick, but I might of missed something
too :-)
To: John Adkins (62)
It's called Hookybobbin.
To: All Spuddies
I did get to eat at the Spudnut shop with my wife
Christa and mom and dad, Truman and Carol, for one
last Spudnut... saw some old (like past) fellow
softball players, like Joe Gonzales and Pat Hardy.
To: Don Andrews (67)
I told Mom and dad what nice things you said.
To: Cousin John Wingfield (67)
It was sure good seeing you and Jane again.
To: Sister Jan Wingfield McCallum (68WB), and
brother Mike Wingfield (75WB)
Thanks for making our visit so much fun. I still
love you even if you are raising your younguns Megan
and Kelley McCallum, Hunter and Michelle Wingfield to
be Falcons instead of Bombers. Thank god my
grandchildren Christian, Kayla, Kamryn, and Kaitlyn
Wilke will be Bombers.
-Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of 67) ~ Augusta, GA
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>>From: Karen Schildknecht Mateo (67)
To: Mike Davis (74)
As for the sports questions, I'll have to get
help, but the only thing I know about #8 is the Mama
Burger had 1 patty, and only mustard, pickles and
onions.
The answer to #9 is sailing.
Also #10 is S&W Green Stamps.
Now let's see what Ponch has to say about the
sports questions. Rats, the only one home was Lynn
Schildknecht Ibatuan (74), and she says the answer to
#1 is that they were all grocery stores at one time.
We also think that #2 were the Robinsons stores...
both His and Hers.
So, how bad did we do??
And a Very Happy New Year to the whole Davis clan!!
-Karen Schildknecht Mateo (67)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
Re: Gary Slater ('66RIP)
My Prayers and deepest Sympathy go out to Gary's
family.
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen, Blue Ribbon Class of 67
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>>From: Susie Nelson Smith (67)
To: Rick Maddy (67)
Rick,
I'm going to burst your bubble. Re: Steve Panther (67)
Sorry Steve.
If memory serves me correctly and it is failing as
the years fly by, Myra W. and I caught Steve up on the
dike on the Columbia one wonderful warm Tri-City
evening smoking a cigarette. Myra and I were appalled
of course and tried to grab them away from our star
basketball player, but Steve would not let go. We must
have been in Junior High at the time? Well, Steve do
you remember this, or are you going to let me think my
mind is failing me?
-Susie Nelson Smith (67)
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>>From: Clif Edwards ('68)
To: Lee Bush ('68) / WSU ('72)
Re: Texas VS Washington
You're right Lee. What a game! We too, hope the
Cougs do just a little better in the up-coming Sun Bowl.
Go Cougs! Go Cougs!
Re: Alumni Ring
By the by, I just received my alumni ring from my
sister, Vernita ('65) and I think it is beautiful!
Thanks to all the people who worked so hard at getting
this done. I enjoy wearing the ring and showing off my
Bomber pride. My stone is clear and the bomb cloud
shows through beautifully. Thanks again for giving it
to me, sis.
Happy New Year to everyone.
-Clif Edwards ('68) / WSU ('72)
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To: Mike Davis (74)
If you have the holiday time to make these
questions up then I have the time to answer them.
Morley did some sailing I believe.
Harold Richards shop teacher.
Len Sauer taught mechanical drawing and was not
exactly Paul "Bear" Bryant as a football coach.
Even though I went to CK the teams were Chief Jo,
Carmichal, Park, Highland, McLoughlin, Stevens,
Garrison, and Pioneer. Not bad for a one year stint
as a Warrior.
That's all I know or don't know.
-Greg Alley (73) ~ Frozen Frostbite Falls (Richland)
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>>From: Kellie Walsh Patterson '77
First off, GO COUGS! Beat the Boilermakers (stupid
mascot name, by the way)
Answers to Mr. Davis Pop Quiz
1. Been gone from Richland for 21 years now. I mean,
my god, I can't even remember what some of these
corners look like. Haven't the foggiest Idea, but here
are a couple of guesses -- 1). They are all corners
with gas stations at some point in time. 2). They
all... oh forget it, I really stink at this question.
2. See above
3. Phil Neil?
4. It's a "Guy thing" to know the answer to this
question.
5. I think it was Mr. Richards. Although I heard
(second hand, of course) that Mr. Bernard had a swift
hand as well.
6. Chief Jo, Carmichael, McLoughlin, Garrison,
Stevens, Pioneer, Park, and Highlands. Slam Dunk.
7. I'd like to use a life line, Reeg
8. Mama Burger was a single burger, Papa Burger was a
double, with cheese I think.
Bonus Points: Teen Burger had Bacon and Cheese.
How 'bout those Baby Burgers, Annie?
9. Sailing?
10. S & H green Stamps
11. Union 76?
12. Corner of GWay and Symons, where they always had
the pancake breakfast. We lived on Hunt Point, an easy
bike ride to all the games. No?
Respectfully submitted,
-Kellie Walsh Patterson '77 ~ Simi Valley, CA - rainy today
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/31/01 ~ NEW YEAR'S EVE
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45/'46), Frank Osgard ('63WB)
George Barnett ('63), Judy Shibly ('63)
Marie Ruppert ('63), Deedee Willox ('64)
John Allen ('66), Betti Avant ('69)
Kathy Hodgson ('76), Michael Peterson ('77)
Monique Mangold ('80), Wig Davis ('82)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Allen ('66)
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RHS Basketball Manager to Brig. Gen. - Jim Mattis ('68)
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>>From: Dick McCoy 45/46
Re: hookey-bobbing
To: Tom Tracy (55)
That was a fun piece you tapped re "hookey-
bobbing". I'm glad to see some of my younger friends
were as insane as I. We just called it "hooking" when
I was a kid. Before we moved to Richland, I had a
paper route back in St. Paul, MN. My pickup point was
about ten blocks away, so I would go up to Selby Ave.
and try to hook a ride on a truck down to my route. If
no convenient truck came by, I would jump on the rear
cowcatcher of a passing streetcar. Some fun! If the
conductor spotted me he would clang up the motorman,
stopping the vehicle. They would curse me roundly and
sometimes jump down to give chase, but they really had
no chance. Part of the joy of life.
Have a great 2002 year all you Bombers!
-Dick McCoy 45/46, Bronc/Beaver/Bomber
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>>From: Frank Osgard ('63WB)
Re: Happy New Year from Frank
Havin' a big old time up here in the woods, and
wanted to wish all you Bombers a prosperous New Year.
Was diggin' through some boxes I took out of the
S.S.Frank before it went into hibernation. I found a
shirt from our last class reunion (Jimbeaux sent me
one), and my Frank's Gang shirt from R2K (that I never
got to wear). Decided to get all dressed up, and have
my picture taken, 'cause that one that them Heilings
sent made me look like I didn't have it all together.
Hey Ol' Frank cleans up pretty good, huh?
http://rhs63.tripod.com/pics/63NFJBOsgard.htm
I've enjoyed Bobby Irwin's ('62) musings on life
in the Southend. He has failed to mention the games of
tag we used to play in the parking lot of Campbell's
#1 (across the street from Francis Kendall's house).
This one summer we all had morning paper routes
(Columbia Basin News, P-I, Oregonian, and the
Spokesman Review). It seems all the papers were
dropped at the corner of Comstock and Goethals. All of
the rabble from Lewis and Clark would converge at that
same corner in the evenings and wrap a couple of
papers with a whole bunch of bundle wire. We would
then careen around the empty Campbell's parking lot on
our bikes, dodging the missile as thrown by whomever
was "it". We rebounded off each other and the curb,
like the steel ball in the nickel pins at the Bus
depot. I think you got extra points if you nailed
someone in the spokes and they went head over the
bars. We even played it with more than one wrapped up
paper. We all gave it up when we discovered that all
the Chief Joe dollies were on the swim team up at the
George Prout Swim and Pee and were then going to sleep
out in the back yard of some "B" House on Perkins. The
rest is history.
I figure it's too late to salvage 2002, so I'm
already working on really cleaning up my act for the
next year and the 40th reunion of the Gold Medal Class
of 63. Ain't even gonna miss that one, 'cause I've
read that Whiteside and Pitts are gonna wear their Ag
jackets. I'm gonna fly this time to minimize the
adventure in my life. Even then, I'm gonna leave three
weeks early, 'cause Frank's got a belly full of
surprises. Don't know if I'll bring Mrs. Frank, in
fact I'm not too sure who Mrs. Frank will be in 2003.
Frank
P.S. Have been looking for a "Four Dotter rule book"
on e.bay. If anyone has one, I'd entertain a trade.
-Frank Osgard ('63WB)
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>>From: George Barnett (63)
Re: O BOY 21 Questions
All right, so there weren't quite twenty one
questions, However,
How many of our classmates know what used to be
where Hanford School now stands?
-Geo Barnett (63) ~ In sunny Tucson, AC - where the
Wildcats barely won their own Fiesta Bowl
classic, but, were waiting to go Duck hunting
after we bury a Beaver.
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>>From: Judy Shibly Cozad ('63)
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL BOMBERS EVERYWHERE!
Wishing you all a safe, happy and healthy New Year.
THANKS A G A I N to Maren and crew for keeping
us all in touch.
-Judy Shibly Cozad, Gold Medal Class of '63 ~ Groveland, CA
an hour outside snow covered, winter wonderland
Yosemite!
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>>From: Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63)
Does anyone in the class of 1967 know if a 25th
reunion is being planned and if so when? My brother,
John Ruppert and his wife, Elaine Roberts, want to
come up for it and I want to plan a family reunion
around the same time to save them the hassle of two
trips this summer. I need to know as soon as possible
so that I can reserve block of rooms for all the
Ruppert clan.
-Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63) - in would you believe
SUNNY! Bremerton?
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[The BEST reason I can think of for R2K+2 June 22nd
festivities to include ALL classes: FAMILY!!!
I believe '67 is still in the planning stages...
watch their website for... as soon as information
is available, it will be on the '67 website. -Maren]
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>>From: Mercedes "Deedee" Willox Loiseau (64)
To: Tom Tracy ('55)
The Drive-In in Yakima was probably Miner's. It
has been there since I was a kid (yesterday *LOL*) and
is still there. My husband drives bus for pasco school
district (no caps; not a Bomber), and he likes to stop
there because they give bus drivers free food if they
bring their bus load in. They have good hamburgers and
good seafood. A little spendy on the hamburgers, but I
think the seafood is reasonable.
-Mercedes "Deedee" Willox Loiseau (64) ~ Burbank, WA
where we have snow on the ground and it is cold.
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>>From: John Allen ('66)
I believe Karen Schildknecht ('67) must be too young
by a year. S&W made something that certainly was
green, but it was beans and not stamps. In fact they
still make, and I still buy, their beans and other cut
vegetables. S&H is the correct answer. I think I may
even have some glue remaining on my tongue from
pasting those babies in their little books.
As for Leonard Sauer, a more intriguing question
is, "What did he hide at the back of his "sticky"
drawer in Mechanical Drawing so as to win "hack bets"
with/against the students in his class?"
But Panther and cigarettes?? Say it isn't so, Susie!!
-John Allen ('66)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Mike Davis' ('74) trivia
1. grocery stores
2.
3.
4. Mechanical Drawing
5.
6. Chief Joseph, Carmichael, Highland, Park,
McLoughlin, Isaac Stevens, Garrison, Pioneer
7. Herschel Griggs (?), after I went to Chief Jo
8. 2 hamburger patties on the Papa burger
9. sailing
10. S&H green stamps
11. Arco(?)
12. at Lewis & Clark school
-Betti Avant ('69)
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>>From: Kathy Hodgson Lucas '76
To: Mike Davis ('74)
2. Robinson's?
9. Sailing
10. S&W Green
12. Spalding School?
-Kathy Hodgson Lucas '76
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>>From: Michael Peterson ('77)
Hey there!
I was off line for a bit and missed the questions
Kellie Walsh Patterson submitted answers for on today's
posting. Would you please repost them...
[Go back to the top of this page and click on the 29th... the very
last entry for that day. -Maren]
I'd like to see what the question was that had the
answer - "Phil Neil".
Also when she started mentioning hamburger names I
was instantly transported to a place in my memory bank
I had forgotten really existed.
Nice to see a post from someone in my class or
thereabouts... it's been a while... Maybe it's kind of
like going to a soc hop in the girls gym... Nearly
everybody's waiting for someone else to start... cause
they don't want to be the first.
Does anybody hear from a Pasco High Graduate
Dana Hughes (class of '78)? Her dad was the VP at
Carmichael for years. Have included her name in a song
about Richland that appears on my new album to be
released this spring on Sony. Thought she might like
an advanced copy.
Sure am glad for this forum... can't replace
history... but it's sure easy to forget. This helps.
Happy New Year to all.
-Michael Peterson ('77)
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>>From: Monique Mangold Beaucour (80)
Re: bonne année 2002
Happy new year to all Bombers... in France we are
ahead of you, but I'll think of you for your midnight...
I promise!
-Monique Mangold Beaucour (80)
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>>From: Wig Davis ('82)
To: Mike Davis ('74)
#3 Mike Lowery was the coach that followed Mr. Piippo
-Wig Davis ('82)
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November, 2001 ~ January, 2002