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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/01/05
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8 Bombers and 1 NAB today sent stuff:
Betty Hiser ('49), Millie Finch ('54), John Adkins ('62)
Ann Engel ('63), George Barnett ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Donna Fredette ('65)
Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy Willox ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Micki Lund ('63)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Ah - memories and the buses. When I first came to Richland (Sept. 1944)
they were building schools like crazy. I should have gone to Lewis &
Clark but they had no eighth or fifth grades so they shipped me off to
Jefferson. After 2 weeks they sent me over to Sacajawea. When I arrived
at Jefferson they gave me free tickets to ride the bus to school and home
(also Sacky).
I came out here from Ohio - in a farming area - we were allowed to wear
shorts, pants (blue jeans, overalls, and slacks). I went to Jefferson one
day in a wool slacks and they sent me home and informed me that girls
were not allowed to wear pants in the school system in Richland. I felt
like staying home but my mother wouldn't let me - she shipped my butt
back to school.
Don't think drivers lived in any specific place in order to drive the
buses - although a lot of them lived in the south end of town.
How about having a father who was a patrolman? My girlfriend's dad was a
patrolman and everything she did was immediately told to her father.
Everyone knew everyone so there was very little you could do and not get
caught somehow.
We could not even wear pants to work on the Project. In 1976 the gals in
N Area all wore pant suits to work and the plant paper took pictures and
from that point on all the gals wore pants. Used to irritate me to death
as the guys in F Area were allowed to wear shorts and we gals were not
even allowed to wear pants.
I remember the girls could not wear pants to school until the winter of
1969/1970. When the snow got up to my knees I called Lewis and Clark and
told them my daughters were wearing pants because the snow was so high.
They both had to walk to school. My youngest daughter NEVER wore a dresses
or skirt after that time.
Christmas was quite an adventure. I lived in a prefab - no chimney. When
my kids were little we used to spend Christmas eve and Christmas at my
parents so Santa could bring presents to my kids. My dad was a shift
worker so some Christmases were weird. When he was on day shift we would
all get up at 4 a.m. to open presents, etc. I always felt sorry for daddy
- he must have slept on the bus going to work and coming home. Graveyard
was bad because the kids had to wait for daddy to come home. The kids had
rattled each present to death by the time he arrived home. Swing shift -
daddy would only get about 5 hours sleep. The joys of living in Richland
for Christmas.
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er - south/government Richland. Rained during the
night and getting cooler.
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
In response to Suzie Gunderson Chiles ('60) [10/31 Sandstorm], I agree
with her comments. Too many times we could learn many lessons from our
animal friends - but I guess we feel superior!! Thanks Suzie.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2005/Xtra/051029-Bollinger/00.html
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
Re: Hanford Buses
What I remember so vividly about the Hanford Bus system is, it was an
instant access to a great "Hookie Bob" ride. Of course grabbing onto a
bus with ice all over the bumper did pose some dangers (including the
exhaust) but dang what a great ride.
When I returned from my 3 years in "government service", I got my 1st job
at Hanford in the "ITT/FSS Bus and Rail" system. I got to know all of the
Bus Drivers and Supervisors - clerks - Train Dispatchers and Train Crews.
What a great bunch of guys. Their numbers are thinning now but their
memories are still great.
-John Adkins ('62) ~ Richland - looks like a little rain today.
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>>From: Ann Engel Schafer (The Gold Metal Class of '63)
Re: The big "60"
To one of the youngest in the class of '63 a very happy birthday. You
were my first friend at the ripe old age of 3 and we (with the help of
your dad) caused some great mischief over the years. I hope Doug is
taking you out for a wonderful evening. In case you don't know, it is
the wonderful singer Micki Lund Anderson's birthday.
Love Ya,
-Ann Engel Schafer (The Gold Metal Class of '63)
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>>From: George Barnett ('63)
Re: Bus drivers
I have been relaying the "bus driver" stories to my step Dad, Leo Warren.
He has certainly enjoyed all the mention of the drivers, and remembers
well all the stories being told. Leo and his brother (Gene Warren) were
bus drivers for years, about 42 years. Leo was the dispatcher of buses
and trains (transportation) for many of those years, and says there just
couldn't have been a more friendly, reliable, greater bunch of people
to work with. Sadly most of them are gone now, but not forgotten. He
indicated Harold Jones was the Chief Steward, and he knew every one of
the drivers that have been mentioned. Also indicated he still sees Ed
Blick and they both discuss and the old days frequently. He commented on
Betty Hiser Gulley's ('49) entry saying "Oh Yes, the Gulley boys... there
were two of them that I knew.
"Dad" got a great ride down memory lane from the Sandstorm entries.
Thank You!
Bye Geo. (63)
-George Barnett ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
'Of Mice & Men' by Behymer... Thanking all of you for the help received
on the 'mice' dilemma at our home. I've done or will be doing most every
idea presented.
In a different vein... Check out the following picture to see if you can
spot your Dad, if he worked for DuPont, the AEC or G.E.. Guessing this is
1946 or so?
www.childrenofthemanhattanproject.org/VET_ARCHIVES/Photos/behymer_ivan_group.jpg
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: School Buses
I lived on Elm and Cottonwood (shelter-belt area) and we never rode the
bus, either. As far as I can remember, the only kids who rode school
buses were the kids who lived in West Richland. I walked to and from
Carmichael and Col-Hi in the heat, cold, snow, rain, and those blasted
sandstorms in skirts and/or dresses! We were not allowed to wear pants
and if you did wear snow pants (in grade school), they had to be taken
off as soon as you got into the classroom! I remember those sandstorms
and the sand stinging my bare legs... they looked like someone had taken
sandpaper to them by the time I got home!!!!!! I walked all the way down
Swift, to Elm, then up Elm almost to Cottonwood and always wondered why
we didn't qualify for a ride to and from school... bet we walked 2 miles,
one way (if not, it sure felt like we did)!!!!! Now, if kids here live
more than 1/4 mile from school, they ride a school bus! Ya think they
might be spoiled?!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - still using the a/c in the house
and in the vehicles, too!!!!!!
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[Now, the way I remember it, ya had to live more than a mile from school
to be able to ride the school bus and that was why West Richland kids
qualified. -Maren]
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
Re: Happy Halloween
I hope all you Bombers out there have a really fun Halloween this year
going to the door to see all the cute little ones in their costumes! Sure
brings back memories of Richland when I lived on Chestnut Street and went
all over filling up one bag and dumping it off in a pile at home and then
going out for more!! Those were the days! My sisters and my brother and I
all had to see who had the most and all the candy went into piles of the
same candy.
I guess by the time this is out it will be All Saints Day officially. So
Happy All Saints Day. My sister Stephanie ('69) and Bonnie and I all have
been going through all of Mom and Dad's treasures together and finding
the most amazing things. My Mom saved everything!
I found a picture last night of my Confirmation at All Saints Episcopal
Church and Chip Abrams ('65-RIP) was in it along with Ellen Spitaleri,
Jane Browning, Donna Hawk, Shanon Laybourn, Chris Janos, and Georgia
Rice, (all class of '65) just to name a few. Those were also the days.
Chip has been in my thoughts and prayers since he passed on in August.
He was laid to rest the same day that my Mother was. Chip was a great
person. I really loved that guy.
All you Bombers out there that still have Moms and Dads, treasure them
always and go to see them more because we all take them for granted and
never think they will be gone and then they suddenly are and you think
"What happened?" Where does the time go? It is all in a blink of an eye.
It really is.
Much love and prayers to all of you on this rainy cold morning in
Bellevue, Washington
Bomber Cheers,
-Donna Fredette ('65)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
Here are a couple more pictures of your dad's work. One is the control
room side of the Remote Mechanical A line. Or RMA line short. Notice the
Plexiglas windows looking into the glove boxes. There are water filled
windows in front of those Plexiglas windows now. The other is the
incinerator. Plutonium contaminated waste is segregated. Plutonium is
leached from items that cannot be burned. While the rest is chopped up
and burnt for later recovery.
RMA Line 234-5 1950s
Incinerator 232-Z Early1960s
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Re: Buses
I sure miss riding them. Especially in the winter. The story Betty told
about the bus doing 360s on the road. Well this happened in the '80s.
Just before the WYE barricade the driver over corrected on the turn and
the bus did two 360s! It was reported a few folks in the back did not
wake up from bus gyrations but rather the "oh babies" and "whoas we just
missed them!!" noises. A driver by the last name of XXXXX (blanked out
due the fact this guy and his family might read this) had had just about
enough of the 2 West riders complaints of it being too cold. He opens the
door just after we got to the bottom of 2 East hill and closes it at the
WYE barricade. All the while telling us we should be grateful for the
heat we do have! Brrr. Then in November 1977 the Purex bus had just
pulled into the "lane". We were the 2nd bus in line. But the doors did
not open and the driver told us to wait. While a rather large fellow was
vigorously complaining why we couldn't get off I noticed Hanford Patrol &
Richland PD had this car surrounded with guns trained on this fellow with
a rifle. This large guy was complaining so much he didn't see what was
going on. To which I told the guy "HEY YOU SEE THAT GUY WITH THE GUN?
HE'S THREATENED TO SHOOT THE FIRST BIG GUY HE SEES!" That shut him up.
WYE Barricade New
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
The one who shared time on the bus with a fellow driver, this story was
told to me by a friend of mine and swears its true. He had been sitting
next to this woman for some time and they had developed a keen friendship
(both single). She had been putting her head on his shoulder for a couple
of graveyard to work rides. One night when the bus was stopping at the
area barricade he noticed a pair of teeth on his lap. Not knowing quite
what to do he gently woke her and asked if these were hers? & nbsp;
I've attached a photo of the newly constructed WYE barricade and an
outside Halloween safety board. By the by, Betty those buses your feet
were cold on. I think those were the first new buses Hanford bought after
the old "cattle cars". They were maroon and cream colored I think.
Halloween 100 areas 1950s
-Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/02/05
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16 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Betty Hiser ('49)
Gene Keller ('50), Marguerite Groff ('54)
Millie Finch ('54), Hal Smith ('56)
Ken Heminger ('56wb), Barbara Powell ('58)
Gloria Falls ('58), Jim Armstrong ('63)
Vicki Smith ('63), Carol Converse ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Don Andrews ('67)
Doug Ufkes ('68), Lisa Lysher ('79)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Norma Loescher ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom Beaulieu ('59)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Bus drivers
One more tale.
I never bussed out to the areas except on construction jobs, but I
remember well a driver named Harvey. (I didn't know his last name.)
He drove the early city buses in Richland (free). We kids gave him
a bad time, which he took in good humor.
Later he became a driver to the areas. One day, coming down Thayer,
he had a fatal heart attack, and crashed into the family home of
Ray Conley ('46-RIP). No one other than Harvey was a casualty, and
the house was minimally damaged.
Dick McCoy, from the Tin Can Class of 1945
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
George Barnett ('63): As you can see my maiden name was Hiser. My EX had
no relatives in Richland so the Gulley boys were no relation to me.
How many of you former bus riders remember the signs that were put on the
bus about DEBARKING FROM THE BUS? I argued with those drivers for about 6
months - I told them you did not debark from a bus but from an airplane
or ship. Debark also meant skinning a tree or getting a dog to quit
barking. I don't know why that bothered me so much. Each one of the
drivers said those signs were the idea of their boss. I guess they all
told him what I said and he refused to take the signs down.
We had a lab technician that worked in H Area - she was very small. One
night she went to sleep on the bus and since there were not many people
on the bus she laid down across the two seats. When the bus driver was
cleaning out the bus at the bus lot he found her. He woke her up and
said, "I've already made my run." She said, "I'm sorry but you are going
to have to take me home. I do not have a car."
I can't believe that so many memories have flooded through my brain about
the buses.
The Wye Barricade must have been built about 1962 - the year my second
daughter was born. When I returned to work after she was born I had to
go through the same mess as you did when you hired in. My security
orientation consisted of: "Well Betty, you have lived and worked here
so long you know all the routine except they removed the 300 Area
Barricade and it is now located at the Wye." End of orientation.
John Adkins ('62): Hooky Bobbing. My maternal grandmother always told me
God looked after fools and kids. She certainly was right. My dad used to
let us hooky bob on the back of his car in the area of old Duane because
there were no houses on one side of that street and it (Duane) ended at
Lee. I was so shocked because he would not let us do anything if he
thought we would get hurt.
Don Sorensen (NAB): Those buses you mentioned also had bars across the
windows. I always felt like I was being transported to prison. It was the
next set of buses that my feet got so cold. They only had a heater in the
very front of the bus and the very back of the bus.
To Bombers and Bombettes:
I don't know how many of you let the changing of time bother you - but I
always hated it when we had to change time. My kids always complained
about having to go to bed in the daylight and eating at strange times,
etc. My dog keeps poking me because we don't eat at the right time. About
4 months ago I saw where the states agreed to go on daylight savings time
(except Arizona, Hawaii and portions of Indiana). I didn't get to vote -
did any of you? What can we do to either stay on standard time all the
time or day lights savings time? I figured with all our brains we could
come up with something. ANY IDEAS?
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er - south/government - it has been pitter patting
for the last several days - still getting cooler.
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>>From: Gene Keller ('50)
Re: Hanford buses
I lived on Thayer Dr. and those buses would start picking up around
5:30am and I was a PI paper boy. They wanted their paper before they
caught the bus and I would do that route in thirty minutes and get home
before 6am on my bike and go back to bed. I folded the papers and could
really move because it was a short route down Thayer, down Williams, to
Perkins and then VanGiesen and home. It was all "A" and "B" houses and
prefabs. My dad was a bus driver and he told me many stories about the
drivers and the antics they played on each other. My dad actually got
started in the insurance business because he had all those contacts on
the bus and he would work a split-shift and be in his office from 10am
to 2pm. He enjoyed all those people mentioned in earlier entries. I was
pleased to get the entry from Jim Jensen ('50) telling about Al Smith, PI
paper manager, as I couldn't remember his name. I carried the paper and
the Villager from 1945-47. It was a good experience and I got to know a
lot of great people.
-Gene Keller ('50)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Speaking of Hanford bus drivers: My dad, Harold Groff, joined DuPont in
1945, as a bus driver. He eventually was in supervision, then bus driver
again, then supervision. Major difference in pay between the two. We had
moved into a Ranch house in '49 and traded that for a 3-bedroom prefab
in '52 when he went from supervisor to driver. He eventually went back to
supervision. By that time we were settled in an "H" house that we got in
a trade with a fellow that wanted a 3-bedroom prefab. Must sound strange
to those that didn't live here in the years when the government was our
landlord. When you wanted to move, you just found someone who would trade
with you. All these names of drivers that have been in the Sandstorm
sound so familiar. Patty Jones Ahrens ('60) and I discussed that once.
I remember dad talking about "Jonesey" and many other drivers. As a kid
riding buses in town, my dad would tell me about a driver that saw me
and my friends and wherever we were going, what we were doing, etc. I
realized that I had better behave or my dad would surely find out. I left
my purse on a bus once, and the driver returned it to my dad at work.
Also, my brother Bill Groff ('61-RIP) walked onto a bus when he was about
6. Mom thought he was outside playing with his older brother, Phil ('58)
and hadn't yet missed him. The driver asked him his name and delivered
him back to mom. She was in shock and more than a little embarrassed that
she hadn't missed him. My dad started having heart problems in his early
'50s and after two major surgeries, took early retirement when he was
61. He didn't much miss the job - but he sure did miss the guys. He
eventually died of congestive heart failure when he was 64.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) ~ In Richland where today is quite
chilly. I'm not looking forward to winter - but after winter
comes spring, and that's something to look forward to.
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Re: School Bus
I don't know how far it is from south Richland, but I walked every day to
Carmichael and then to Col Hi, through sand storms, wind, rain and yes
snow blizzards! I am sure it is over a mile, but that was the way it was
then, and you are so correct - absolutely NO PANTS!!
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Hal N. Smith ('56)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: http://www.childrenofthemanhattanproject.org/VET_ARCHIVES/Photos/behymer_ivan_group.jpg
Thanks for the picture. My dad, Hal H. Smith, is 5th from the left in
the second row.
-Hal N. Smith ('56)
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>>From: Ken Heminger ('56wb)
Re: Bus Drivers
Lots of talk about bus drivers..
Don't know if anybody remembers this but, there was a driver that drove a
bus to John Ball in North Richland. He was very short, and looked through
the steering wheel to see the road. I remember it being said that someone
saw his bus going down the road and thought no one was driving it. I
don't remember his name but can still see his face...
Also, another driver that drove a bus to Columbia Hi.. His last name was
Snow, and claimed to be related to Hank Snow. I believed it, as he would
sing to himself going down the road and he sounded just like Hank Snow..
This same driver on the way to school from what is now W. Richland on
an icy road did a 180 going around a slow curve. No one was hurt and we
managed to laugh it off...
Just a couple little somethings that I had never forgotten...
-Ken Heminger ('56wb) ~ Great Falls, MT
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>>From: Barbara Powell Beaudry ('58)
Happy Birthday to Sally Sheeran Heath ('58)
My goodness, it is so hard to believe all of these years have passed.
Doesn't seem like high school years were that long ago, but since I have
a granddaughter who is in her second year of college and the other in
high school reality sets in. I hope you have a wonderful birthday and I
was so happy to see your name come up as I don't often see names come up
that I know.
-Barbara Powell Beaudry ('58)
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>>From: Gloria Falls Evans ('58)
Re: School busses
Not just the West Richland kids rode the school busses. All of us Camp
Hanford kids rode the busses to Chief Jo and Col-Hi for 6 long years.
We had the best bus driver in the world, don't remember the name tho. I
remember in the winter we rode down a big slippery hill to the houses.
My dad was the parks and roads maintenance and would have a crew go out
early and maintain the road with sand. Also when we had a sandstorm, the
bus would stop by my house and get a couple old towels and wipe down the
seats. Yes we always wore skirts and dresses and had a long coat in the
winter for standing on the corner waiting for the bus to come up the hill
and round the corner.
There were a dozen or so of us that lived in Camp Hanford. There are
several of us that have kept in touch thru the years. The Army furnished
us with a room in the old John Ball school for a rec hall they gave us
pool tables and a juke box those were the best 6 years of some of our
lives. I remember those days at John Ball well.
-Gloria Falls Evans ('58) ~ Spokane, WA - where a little rain has been
falling and it is getting colder here on the Indian Canyon Golf
course where I live.
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>>From: Jim Armstrong ('63)
Hi. My Dad used to say that the trip out to the areas was the cheapest
bus ride in the world, 5 cents.
I used to go down and meet him at the bus stop. My kids would go to meet
him whenever they were visiting.
-Jim Armstrong ('63)
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>>From: Vicki Smith Adkins ('63)
Re: Arizona Luncheon
I am visiting family in Goodyear, AZ and would like to have the
information for the upcoming luncheon.
-Vicki Smith Adkins ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Linda Reining ('64)
You're right, Linda. Only the kids who lived in West Richland, the Y and
out by Badger Mt. rode the bus. All "in town" kids had to walk. When I
moved down on Benham in 8th grade, my father clocked the mileage to
Carmichael and it was 2 miles. Of course, with the so called "short
cuts", it could have been shorter. We would cross over the shelter belt,
walk along the railroad tracks to the bowling alley and on up the hill.
Also, that way to the high school. The only time we got a ride from any
of our mothers was if it was pouring down buckets of rain.
I wore pants to Lewis & Clark and remember having to take them off when
I got there also.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA where the rain is threatening
to get here this afternoon for the rest of the week. Yesterday
was 69°. The rest of the week is to only be in the high 50s.
What a difference a day makes. Hope everyone had a great Halloween
and you had lots of kids come to your door.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Christmas and shift work
My dad worked shift, too, as did my uncles, but I don't ever remember
having to wait to open gifts. Since my grandmother lived in Richland in
a 2-bedroom prefab, we were at her house for every Christmas Eve and the
living room was stacked to the ceiling with gifts! There were 7 cousins,
parents, grandmother, great-uncle, and somehow we all fit and we had
plenty of room for all of us in that tiny living room! The only thing we
opened on Christmas morning was whatever gifts had been brought by Santa.
We lived in a prefab and then a Ranch house and neither of those had
chimneys, but I don't remember worrying about how Santa would leave our
gifts. Guess we just believed and didn't worry about the hows or the
whys. When I had my daughters, they always lucked out, cause all the
houses they grew up in had a fireplace.
We would go back to my grandmother's house for dinner on Christmas Day. I
don't know how she stood all the noise of 7 kids in that tiny prefab, but
I don't ever remember her complaining! All those people and only ONE
bathroom---how did we survive???????? Now, if we don't have at least TWO,
we feel as though we are being deprived!
When I left home, we started our own tradition and we open all gifts
Christmas Day... kids have to wait til everyone is up... then they can
take down their socks and open gifts from Santa, but they cannot open any
other gifts till the rest of the family comes over later in the day for
dinner and gift-exchange. For breakfast, we usually eat the cake that
we made the night before, for Jesus... gotta start the day off just right
with a sugar high!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - still haven't gotten our cold
weather!!!!!
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>>From: Don Andrews ('67)
Re: Buses
The best thing about the buses, John Adkins ('62) mentioned was the
access to a great "Hookie Bob" ride. The exhaust wasn't any worse than
the mosquito foggers, so the only real danger that I encountered was
hitting a bare spot in the road that you didn't see coming. Boy can
your feet stop quick but the bus didn't. This experience led to a whole
different ride. Living on the corner of Davenport and Delafield (south
ender) we could always get a good "Hookie Bob" going on either Cullum
Ave. or Duane Ave. The buses usually got up a little more speed on those
to streets. What fun..........:):):)... fond memories. Thanks John for
the reminder if days gone by.
Bomber Cheers,
-Don Andrews ('67)
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>>From: Doug Ufkes ('68)
Re: Busses and the Arizona Bombers
I lived near Elm and Cottonwood, on Olympia, walked to Spalding,
Carmichael, and Col-hi, till the day I graduated. So Linda and I must've
been neighbors, cold, snow, rain, whatever, we walked to school, it seems
that here in Tucson very few kids have to walk to school, I don't know
the guidelines but Tucson is reported to have the largest bus route in
the country —- no matter what, things are always different when we were
kids.
So far the "All Arizona All Class Bomber Reunion" [Lunch] is looking very
good. Lots of Bombers plan to show up, about 23 as of this writing, which
will be the largest I have ever experienced. Many new Bombers wrote to me
this year asking to be on my list and expressed an interest in attending
these reunions and some will be at the next one on November 13th. Quite
a few saw my letters in the Sandstorm and wrote to me. So if anyone who
reads this and wants info about the November 13th event, please feel free
to write to me and you are all invited.
-Doug Ufkes ('68)
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>>From: Lisa Lysher Fuller ('79)
Re: Hanford Buses
Reading the sandstorm and all the stories of the buses brings a memory of
mine with my brother Bob ('81) of when our grandfather George Sharp (NB-RIP)
was a bus driver for Hanford. Grandpa use to run the day shift route out
to 100-N and some other areas later on. We use to bug our grandpa for
a ride on those big buses and he always said "Some day I'll give you one
when I'm done with my route." Well one late evening, he had dropped
off his last passenger on the Cottonwood route and we were inside just
finishing dinner when all of a sudden this big ole bus pulled up in
front, it was one of the old blue & silver colored ones, my brother and I
saw it was grandpa and jumped for joy and ran out of the house. Grandpa
opened the doors and we both ran down the aisle telling grandpa "Let's
go." Well it was a short ride, around a couple of blocks, but boy we
thought it was the neatest thing. Grandpa dropped us off at the house and
headed to the bus lot to take the bus back, he had a big ole smile on his
face and chuckling from giving us a ride.
Many years later after grandpa retired as a driver I started working out
at 100-N in the early '80s and yes, I rode those darn buses every day for
several years, hot in the summer with no air at times, and cold in the
winter with no heat at times, but no matter what I would always remember
while standing on the Cottonwood route to catch the bus, the day grandpa
gave us a ride. My uncle Keith Sharp ('57) use to ride the Cottonwood
route with me to work at 100-N and we would sit and reminisce about
grandpa as a bus driver and all the bus driver friends he knew. Those
were the good ole days you could never forget. Earlier this year I
watched a documentary on the history of Hanford that was on one of those
Richland education channels, while watching one of those segments, low
and behold they showed the Hanford bus lot and in one part of the show a
big surprise, there was our grandfather standing by the bus on his break
with his tobacco pipe, that was the neatest thing to see. One of my
childhood memories I'll never forget.
-Lisa Lysher Fuller ('79)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/03/05
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8 Bombers and 1 NAB sent stuff:
Betty Hiser ('49), Dave Brusie ('51)
Larry Osterman ('51), Gloria Falls ('58)
Patti Jones ('60), Patti Mathis ('60)
Helen Cross ('62), Pam Ehinger ('67)
Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Buses: When my father interviewed for the job at Hanford they told him
NOT to bring his car to Richland as they were not going to allow cars in
the Village of Richland and that buses would be furnished at no cost.
A year or so later Uncle Sam charged 5 cents (each way) because of the
insurance cost. Remember the streets up in the north end of town that
were very narrow because they were not going to allow cars (Marshall,
McPherson, Mahan, etc.). Daddy told my mother not to sell HIS car until
he came to Hanford/Richland to see what the situation was. Uncle Sam paid
to have the car transported to Richland.
I always had to walk to school except one day my dad drove me (obviously
he had a day off) because it was snowing. We asked a gal if she wanted a
ride to school and she said, "No, I'm from Florida and I have never seen
snow before."
Keith Sharp - I worked with a Keith Sharp in B Area - he was a Power
Operator. There was also a Keith Sharp who was a Nuclear Reactor
Operator.
The one thing I liked about the buses was the fact that there was no
advertising on them. They did mention all the things about the plant -
safety, security, events that were going to happen in the Village of
Richland, etc.
Hated them buses!!!
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er - south/government Richland - cooler and cooler.
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>>From: Dave Brusie ('51)
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
You probably rode on my father's bus or Gene Keller's father's bus. Yes
they did receive medals for safe driving. It was a little round pin with
wings on it. In fact my dad was so proud of his safe driving record, He
has his pin on his Grave Stone.
P.S. Gene Keller's Dad started the Keller Insurance Agency.
-Dave Brusie ('51)
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>>From: Larry Osterman ('51)
My son found and sent me the following link to a great article about
Gene Conley ('48). Maybe the article has been around and I hadn't heard
about. For those who haven't seen it, you might enjoy it.
http://www.nba.com/celtics/history/WhereAreTheyNowGeneConley.html
-Larry Osterman ('51)
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>>From: Gloria Falls Evans ('58)
Re: School Busses
To: Ken Heminger ('56wb)
We must have ridden the same bus. How wonderful. I wish I knew you lived
in Great Falls, we could have visited. I did the Charlie Russell art show
for five years from '93 to '98. I painted flowers - not western lore. It
was a great experience. I was always in a room called the Harriet in the
first hotel as you drove into Great Falls on the right... can't remember
the name but you probably do. It was where the Charlie Russell auction
was always held every year around his birthday on March 19.
-Gloria Falls Evans ('58) ~ still raining in Spokane and 36° this morning
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Bus Drivers
Each Sandstorm entry about the bus drivers gives me a giggle. I wish dad,
Harold Jones (RIP), was here to read them all. I'm sure he as all the
bus drivers would have many stories to add. Some we may not want to hear.
They were all so friendly and caring. To think they froze on those busses
or roasted must have been quite an experience that I would not have
wanted to go through. The bus drivers had to open those doors at every
stop. Listen to all the complaints and smile at the same time. Dad was a
great listener. Yes, dad was a steward. The picture was quite interesting
at times at home as dad was union and mother wasn't, especially when
there was a pending strike. He cared so much about those who were young
and had children. When a strike was pending he would always talk in such
caring and worry about the younger folks and their little ones. Concerned
that they would have enough money to feed their little ones if a strike
would happen.
The friendships they formed were outstanding. From Mr. Pfohl, Mr. Keller,
Mr. Green, Red and so on their nicknames were of fondness like their
friendships. Many of the bus drivers were avid Bomber fans. Didn't miss
a game.
Re: Genealogy
I am back in the ventures of finding relatives from World War II again.
As many of you might remember I wrote about a year ago. Learning about
DNA is the latest. The lady in Hawaii (who may be the daughter of my
Uncle who died as a POW) has agreed to the DNA. If anyone is interested
in having DNA done for their family for any reason. I have found an
excellent company in Seattle with a representative who knows what
she is doing. Easy to talk to. Through this I am having my DNA done.
Representative says we may all have to have DNA some day. Quite anxious
to see the results.
If the lady in Hawaii or the two in the Philippines are daughters to my
Uncle it will sure expand our family, which is very large as it is. All
very interesting as I learn more about the Bataan March.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Rain yesterday made everything smell fresh.
Spruced up all the fall colors in the Richland area. Even the
desert seemed to take on a green look. The overnight of nice
temperatures to the chill in the air reminded me of high school
days trying to stay warm while watching the football games.
I know I have already sent an entry but had the time to do this today for
tomorrow. *grin*
Re: Mice
Went past the mice entries in the Sandstorm because I thought from past
experiences I knew what I would do if mice (they always seem to bring
their aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and acquaintances) showed up.
Looked up last night to see a mouse coming out of my stove. Scurried off
to "Ace Hardware" on GWWay today to get the stuff to take care of the
problem. Where I lived at Browns Point, Ace Hardware owner told me
that "Every time a field is rousted here come the mice." (which had just
happened a couple minutes from my home). I thought I knew what I was
looking for from my past experiences with mice. Ace has a mouse expert.
She showed me every product then explained the following product which
she has used for the last four years. (No mice in her home). It is a
Sonic Pest Chaser. Will not hurt "Humans and non-rodent Pets". Plug into
garage, kitchen and what other room you want them in {Sonic Pest Chaser..
NOT the mouse, right? -Maren]. Information at http://www.victorpest.com/
If my cat could get into the house and stay long enough I'm sure Jessie
would take care of the mice. Gunny and Jonesy (named from my dad's nick
name, I think out of my 28 nicknames in high school Jonesy was one at
times also) my doggies like to chase the cat so he runs outside. Now
Jessie has help from a "Pestchaser". I probably won't receive a gift from
Jessie either which makes me happy.
There is also a product called "Lampe Berge" to get rid of smells in
homes. I have good testimony that the product works from a lady I work
with. She had her freezer unplugged by an Electrician who worked in her
garage. Some how he forgot to plug it back in. When she found it a few
days later her whole pig in her freezer was smelling up the whole
refrigerator. Everyone said "she wouldn't get it out". She cleaned her
freezer with bleach which is a no-no, put the lit "Lampe Berge" in the
freezer, no smell. The following tells about the "Lampe Berge":
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2005/Xtra/051102-Jones-Lamp.jpg
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Snow is predicted in the mountains and the
temperatures are showing it in Richland area. Maybe early snow is
to come. I do enjoy being all nestled into the house watching the
snow coming down. Playing in it is fun also.
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>>From: Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
Re: Lisa Lysher Fuller's ('79) comments of ll/02
Ah Lisa, I remember well the odd moments of glee my grandfather and
father gave me. Picking up encrusted pieces of ice on the snow and
sailing them over the Marcus Whitman play grounds, as one would skip a
rock on the water. Walking to Densow drugs with my dad because the snow
was too deep to drive. Sitting on the roof of my parents' house drawing
landscapes (actually just roofs of other houses... landscapes sounded
better) and having my dad telling me to trust him, just jump into his
arms to get down, he wouldn't drop me. Jumping, and not being dropped,
ever. Gramps making me feel important for telling him that if you turn
left, the blinker in the car would go off. He would put the blinker on to
turn, wouldn't do it, and then couldn't figure out how to turn it off.
Guess gramps had some problems. *LOL*
Well thanks for the trip, Lisa... as an after thought, I remember your
grandpa, and grandma. My parents also live on Humphries... small world.
-Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Imagine my surprise in reading the entry from Doug Ufkes ('68) that he
lived on Olympia St. and always walked to school. As I lived on Olympia
St. my whole school life, I am surprised I don't recognize your family
name. You must have lived on the lower block of our street, as I think I
knew everyone who lived on "our block" of the 2 block long street.
I also remember getting caught in the sandstorms with bare legs, and
lying down and crying, and walking home when it was over. My mother
didn't drive, so she never drove us, but when I got into high school, I
often got rides with friends, or Cathy Wood Stevens ('62) (who was and is
a close friend of mine), had her own car, and as my dad drove the bus to
the area, I could often use the family car, as long as I got it home
before he got home.
But you know what, all that walking was really good exercise. I could eat
whatever I wanted then, and never had to worry about gaining weight. I
was helping out at a local elementary school today, and noticed that so
many of the 4th graders are already a bit pudgy about the middle, and I
do feel sorry for them, as they are apt to gain more weight as they age,
if my life is any example.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN - In the house by the little
lake where we still haven't had a frost yet and the trees are
beautiful in this unusual 60°+ weather with all the fall colors
in the sunshine we've been having this week.
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
All this talk about bus rides!! I lived on the corner of Thayer and
Wilson. Our house was the last house on that end of town. The Hanford
bus lot was right behind our house and the old cherry orchard was across
the street. (Big cherry tree there) Then Jason Lee school. Myself and my
2 younger sisters had to walk first to Jason Lee as kindergartners, then
to Christ the King for 8 years. That was a mile or more.. then one year
to Chief Joe, only 4 blocks. Then to Col-Hi a mile and 4 blocks. Only on
rare occasions did we get a ride from Momma... Dad worked shift work for
AEC, out at the airport, he was the air traffic controller there. But I
remember cold rainy, snowy, windy days that we did walk. No pants! Boy
did my legs freeze many a day! The kids that rode the buses were the
lucky one! *LOL* But now we really can tell our grand kids that we
walked in Blizzards! Up Hill both ways! Life was good then! Yes we ran
behind the Fogger and yes even tried to hookie bob!! Almost got my eye
poked out too! Thanks for reminding me of such great memories!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
To: Betty Hiser Gully ('49)
Re: Bus scenes at Hanford Camp
Betty,
Found some old pictures of buses, a driver and the construction camp bus
lot from 1943. Those two-tone buses with the great heater? Several of
them were shipped to Japan after they were replaced.
Re: 8186-neg bus driver
Re: 4548-neg (1944) buses, cars and employees leaving work from 2
Re: 823-neg (1943) Camp Hanford - Bus Lot
Re: 2278-neg (1944) Bus Lot at Camp Hanford
-Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/04/05
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12 Bombers and 1 NAB sent stuff, and 2 Bomber funeral notices today:
Jim Jensen ('50), Betty Conner ('52)
Ken Heminger ('56wb), Judy Cameron ('60)
Linda Reining ('64), Doug Ufkes ('68)
Lori Simpson ('70) and Mike Hogan ('70)
Penny Webster ('75), Julie Ham ('77)
Michael Mashburn ('77), Lisa Lysher ('79)
Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Betti & Robert Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Darren McIntyre ('82)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
To: Larry Osterman ('51)
Re: Big "Gene"
Thank you for sharing the Gene Conley ('48) story with us. I knew he was
"still around," but had no idea where he lived nor what he was up to. I
had the great privilege of playing American Legion baseball on the same
Richland team with Gene and Dale Gier ('48) and then with the high school
team the following season. "Big Gene" and Dale were the primary pitchers
on those teams and I was known as the "relief pitcher" (polite term for
the new, third string kid on the team). Larry, you made an old man happy
by sending in that article. Gene still has that warm, friendly smile.
http://www.nba.com/celtics/history/WhereAreTheyNowGeneConley.html
Re: Walking:
If I recall accurately, there were rarely more than twenty or so student
cars anywhere near the school campus (1946-1950). There may have been
a few more being worked on in the auto shop. Just about everybody I
associated with walked everywhere (1945-1952) unless granted the very
occasional use of the family auto. When I lived on the corner of Van
Giesen and Thayer the walk to school seemed a bit long. On snow or below
freezing days I used to leave home early so that I could be among the
first to stand in front of the heater (rotary, drum type with topside
vents) in my home room class and thaw out. Most of the guys I hung out
with thought riding the bus was kind of wimpy... walked to school, walked
to town (before Uptown was built), walked to movies, walked to church, to
the rivers, to Flat Top, to twin bridges, etc. I guess that since there
were fewer things to do in those days - we took more time doing them and
walking was part of the process. A lot of my fellow strollers are gone
now... Bill Hinson ('50RIP), Jerry Arbuckle ('50RIP), Chester Hammack ('50RIP)
among them...Art Martin ('50), Ron Bewley ('50), Tom Merryman ('50) and
others are still with us. As one of the Bomberettes stated... it was (and
is) good exercise.
Bomber cheers!!!
-Jim Jensen ('50) ~ Katy, TX
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>>From: Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
Re: Busses
I worked out in the Area in 1954. We had to car pool to the bus lot to
catch our buses, which included the summer of 1954. No A/C, no heaters.
It was a strange summer, weather-wise. Boiling hot, or cool enough for a
jacket or sweater. I worked in 100-K in a warehouse. They had an A/C in
the back of the warehouse that was enormous. We didn't even ask for it to
be turned on until absolutely necessary. Often we had to go back into
the vicinity of the big squirrel-cage monster, and it would throw water
and hit you--whether it was in the face, or on the back, it was very
uncomfortable, even painful, as the water thrown was a huge clot of cold -
like a cupful. That happened every few minutes. Hard to dodge them, too.
Then we moved to Utah, and Doug ('52) attended the UofU, and I worked in
a jewelry store.
Then back to Richland to re-stock our money supply. I worked for 2 years
in 300 Area, and after listening to friends tell of the "Isolation Pay"
they got for going out to the outer Areas, I decided to transfer. I got
a job in Redox plant - 2000 West Area. It was a long ride, and in a bus
smelling of diesel and cigarettes and cigars. I thought "I can do this" -
and forged ahead. Then I got pregnant, and I found that I had made a huge
mistake.
I'd get up, eat, do my morning oblations to the great white throne, and
then go eat breakfast again - then shower, and run for the bus stop. Had
about a block to go. I'd get on the bus, and immediately be enveloped in
smoke. We rode that bus out to the bus lot, and transferred into yet
another bus. We were usually one of the last buses to come in there for
2000-W, and so quite often we had to stand. So, there I was, nauseous
already, standing on a swaying bus, smelling the vile smells that have
haunted me since then - diesel and tobacco. IF I could sit, there was
still no reprieve from the smoke. I would use my force of will, and
swallow a lot, until we unloaded in front of the plant. I would run as
fast as I could, holding my pass (which were in little folders back then)
out so the guard to see that I was a "friendly"... and tear into the
building, in a dead heat, racing against my stomach turmoil. Often it was
barely made.
It would take me all day trying to get my stomach back to normal. Then -
repeat the process, only backwards. Doug was on strike at the time, and
he'd have dinner waiting, along with a big kiss. I'll run thru the open
door, pushing him aside, and right to the bathroom for another bout with
the great white throne. It would be another hour before I could feel o.k.
again. As my pregnancy got to the point where I was wearing maternity
clothes, I STILL had to stand. Probably more than half the time. No one
would offer me a seat, and I thought such enlightening thoughts as to
"Wonder what these jerks would do if I threw up on them..." as I hung on
the back of the seats, and prayed, and was totally miserable. In those
days, a woman had to "go on leave" when she was five months pregnant.
There was another woman in my office who had NO morning sickness, even
smoked, and she rode a different bus, where there was no standing. She was
two months further along that I, and she went to a different O.B. Dr., who
put in her report that she was due the same time I was, so she got to work
until seven months. (After being off for six weeks after the baby was
born, you would report back, and take whatever job was available - seldom
the job you had before.)
I still feel nauseous when driving behind a big truck, or in the area of
diesel.
Another interesting bus ride - one my husband rode daily - there was a man
with a huge ornate pipe. He would hold it in his mouth ALL the time - not
always smoking it. The empty pipe was beginning to be the source of much
discussion, and he was asked by several people to clean his pipe. He said
something to the effect that it was just "getting broke in" - and ignore
them. One day, one of the regular riders got on and sat by him (Everyone
tried to avoid this, and some would stand towards the back to avoid being
near him.). He greeted him, with a smile. Then "did a double take" on the
pipe, and said, "That sure is an interesting pipe!" The pipe man smiled,
and gave him a brief history of it -- and the rider said, "May I see it?"
He handed it over, and the man tossed it out the open window, with the bus
traveling down the highway at full speed - and said, "Oops! Sorry!" And
everyone on the bus cheered!
Smoking in the work place was the norm back then. In fact, for nine years
I worked for Walla Wall Community College inside the Washington State
Penitentiary at Walla Walla, and had to deal with nearly everyone who
worked with me smoking. My boss had - always - a cigar. Someone asked
him when he lit the first cigar of the day, and his answer was that "It
depends on whether I fell asleep smoking one." In fact, he was in the
Senior Annual in WW his senior year, holding a cigar in this hand. There
were times that it was too much, and I'd go out and walk around to get my
nausea under control. I often reminded him of the hazards of smoking, and
- yes - nagged him about it. He had to give it up - Drs. orders finally,
a short time before I left there. Not only were the College officers and
Instructors smokers, but we had all the inmates coming in throughout the
day, and going to class, etc. I can only remember one other person who
worked up there who was not a smoker. Shortly after I left there, smoking
was prohibited in offices, and other inside places. (Except bowling
alleys. I never could understand that.) Kudos to the people with insight
who were instrumental in getting smoking out of the workplace, and public
places. I hear now they're trying to pass some laws about smoking OUTDOORS
in Washington. I know there has been a law a long time in Utah that no one
could smoke by a door where people had to go in and out. I have been told
over the years, to "Get over it! That's the way the world is!")
I went to the hospital for major surgery in 1970, in Seattle. I had been
so sick for years at that time. I had the audacity to ask for a non-
smoking room, and the NURSE told me that there was no such thing! That
I was being a baby, and very inconsiderate of the people who smoke, and
"can't help themselves." So with much satisfaction I read of how that part
of the world has changed. I was given a room after a lively discussion
between the nurse and me, and then Doug came in, and was much more
forceful than I ever could be, and the room I was given was at the end of
a long hallway, with 3 other beds, and I was the only patient. And the
nurses took their time in answering my buzzer. The 2nd day after my
surgery, an elderly lady was transferred into the room. She had the same
surgery and I, and would struggle to get up and to the window, and open
it, and sit there with her head out as far as she could get it, with one
of those little kidney-shaped pans to barf in. So they put her in with me,
and together we STILL didn't get responses to our buzzers. We had one
other younger lady come in just before I left the hospital. She had a
double mastectomy, and barfing hurt her so badly, and they moved her to
our wing, into our room. Strange that the nurse would claim that "No one
else has ever complained!!"
-Betty Conner Sansom ('52) ~ Goldendale, WA - where our long-awaited rains
have started, with a vengeance. Predictions are for snow in the
mountain passes (we're 14 miles from Satus) starting this afternoon
and going thru Friday.
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>>From: Ken Heminger ('56wb)
To: Gloria Falls Evans ('58)
I've been in Great falls since 1972 so was here when you were... The
hotel you mentioned is the Heritage Inn. They host many different
functions, some I even get to go to. It's possible that we unknowingly
bumped shoulders somewhere along the line. If you by chance get back
this way, be sure to look me up... I'm in the phone book.
-Ken Heminger ('56wb) ~ Great Falls, MT - Temp 42.6 and sunny
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>>From: Judy Cameron Ayers ('60)
Re: Bus hits Judy ('59) and Sally ('63) Rees' home
I read with interest Marilyn Stewart Stephenson's ('62) accounting of the
bus accident where the bus driver had a heart attack and hit Judy and
Sally Rees' home. See below:
Marilyn's letter to Patti Jones Ahrens ('60):
Also you mentioned the big bus accident where the bus driver
had a fatal heart attack and his bus ran into our house at
1313 Swift. We lived in an "A" house and the bus actually hit
the other side when Sally Kay Rees ('63)was eating dinner. The
house was pretty damaged and I remember that Mrs.Rees was actually
hurt, her legs I think as she also was in the house and the bus
hit her or so I remember, I was pretty young. I do remember that
the only one who was small enough to get into the house to save
Sally was Gary Setbackan's ('64) dad, so he crawled in and got
her out. I remember she was pretty scared and not hurt, but had
chili all over her. Our side of the house wasn't damaged, but the
concussion of the bus hitting the house knocked my big brother (I
won't tell which one) off the John and it scared the heck out of
him. Did I remember it right, Sis?
-Marilyn Stewart Stephenson ('62)
I remembered this incident as Judy was a good friend then (still is) and
decided to ask Judy Rees Ryan ('59), who is married to Ken Ryan ('58).
They live in Tucson. I emailed her Marilyn's accounting.
Judy Rees Ryan replied:
"The article is fairly accurate about the bus accident. My sister was
trapped in the kitchen, and Gene Conley ('48) was the one who actually
rescued her. I was in the dining room, and I was just knocked over by
the impact. Mother was cut, but not enough to be hospitalized. We all
thought an Atomic bomb had hit our house!" So now we know the whole story!
Just want to say the 45th Reunion was GREAT... many thanks from those of
us from far away for all the work you, who are in Richland, did to make it
such a success. My sister, Dorothy ('55), was among the 50th Reunion bunch
so it was great fun seeing all of her friends also. Seeing other friends
from other classes was very special also. Club 40 works well! Lots of
wonderful memories of days gone by there....
-Judy Cameron Ayers ('60)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Re: Daylight/standard Time
I am with you... I absolutely hate the time changing... I understand the
need for it years ago, but now, it is nothing but a blasted nuisance! For
my money, we should leave it daylight all year long... really makes more
sense to have that extra hour of daylight in the Winter instead of Summer!
Re: Hookie-bobbin'... never did it behind the buses, but my Mom would pull
my brother, me, and some of the other kids in the neighborhood, behind our
'53 Plymouth, down Elm to Swift and back up to Cottonwood... also hooked
our "saucers" behind the car... I think of that, now, and how crazy that
was... we could have slid off the saucer and ended under the tires!!!!!!
UF!!!!!!!!
Re: Bus Drivers... if I remember right, Nester Wise's ('63) dad was also
a bus driver.
Re: Sonic Pest Chaser
I had these when I had my house... put one in the garage and one in the
kitchen and they really did work. They had a green light and as long as
that light was green, it meant that it was working. When a little red
light came on, it meant that it was sending out a current to chase away
the bugs/critters... not all that certain about how it worked, but it had
something to do with sending vibrations through the wiring and the noises
that it created bothered the bugs/critters and they would go some place
else. I do know that the 4 years I had my house, I had NO bugs or
critters... it even chased the little frogs that would come inside the
garage... they were always hiding in the flower beds, but when they got
inside the garage, they immediately went right back out, which was fine
with me, cause I am no fan of bugs or critters that can jump at me!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA ~ we are getting cooler weather...
60s for the next 5 days! They are even talking rain for next
week. Yea!!!!!!
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>>From: Doug Ufkes ('68)
Re: Olympia Street
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Helen, yes, we lived on the lower block... I was 2 houses up from Elm on
the north side of the street. My dad only just recently sold that house,
he still lives in the NW corner house on the upper block. The Careys,
the Blalocks -- they lived on the lower block as well. One thing I notice
whenever I am back in Richland is how much bigger those Sycamore trees
are!
-Doug Ufkes ('68)
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>>From: Lori Simpson Hogan ('70) and Mike Hogan ('70)
Dan Ham ('72-RIP), husband of Barb Hogan Ham ('72) and father of Angie and
Molly Ham, passed away last evening [11/2/05] at Kadlec Hospital following
a lengthy illness. Memorial Services will be held at Einan's Funeral Home
in Richland on Tuesday November 8th at 3pm.
-Lori Simpson Hogan ('70) and Mike Hogan ('70)
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>>From: Penny Webster Smalley ('75)
Re: Christ the King 50th Anniversary Celebration
All Bombers who are also Christ the King Alumni... this is a follow up
reminder to the entry earlier this week. Please pass the word to all
former students at Christ the King School.
Christ the King School is celebrating their 50th Anniversary!!!
Bishop Carlos A. Sevilla will rededicate the school for its 50th
Anniversary on Saturday, November 5, 2005 with a 5:00 p.m. Mass at
Christ the King Church; 6:00 p.m. Rededication at Christ the King School.
Following the rededication, the evening will continue with a "Stroll
Through the Decades", where you can view photos and memorabilia from
Christ the King School's 50 years. There will be beverages and Columbia
Basin specialties, provided by local vendors.
Tickets are $12.50 each ~ available through the school office or AT THE
DOOR. Additional information can be obtained by calling Christ the King
School office.
All CK class alumni are invited to attend. We hope to see you there.
-Penny Webster Smalley ('75)
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>>From: Julie Ham Froehlich ('77)
In Loving Memory (Class Of 72)
Daniel Wayne Ham - Age 52
September 26, 1953 - November 2, 2005
Everybody please raise a glass to the best part of our lives.
We will miss him.
-Julie Ham Froehlich - sister (class of '77)
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>>From: Michael Mashburn ('77)
To Whom it May Concern:
Re: Lady Bombers Volleyball
Richland's Varsity Volleyball qualified for Regional last weekend at
Eisenhower HS. (Congratulations, ladies!!) The Bombers go in this Friday
as the 4th seed from the Big 9 opening the regional tournament against
#1 seed, Mead HS at 7:00 PM. My daughter, Rebecca Mashburn #9, and I were
talking earlier this week and she was so excited because she had heard
that the 2005 squad was only the second team in Bomber history to make it
to regionals. Is this true? My sister, Lori Mashburn ('80), was a darn
good volleyball player herself playing on some good Bomber squads.
She never went but I find it hard to believe that Richland has only
represented the Big 9 in volleyball twice. Will somebody help me solve
this volleyball mystery?
I have been looking around in as effort to validate her statement. I
haven't found anything so far that leads to the other team that made it
to regionals. My efforts did however lead me to this [AlumniSandstorm.com]
website. I am a native Richlander and have enjoyed reading the stories.
They have taken me back to times that I had almost forgotten. Richland
was a great place to grow up and is still a great place to live.
Sincerely,
-Michael Mashburn ('77)
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>>From: Lisa Lysher Fuller ('79)
To: Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
Re: Hanford Buses - Memories - Sandstorm entry 11/3/05
Patti, thank you for your memories of your dad and grandpa. Yes, we all
seemed to have no fear in trusting our grandpas or dads... they always
seemed to have that special tone in their voice... for you it was the
jumping off the roof, for me, the first time my grandfather taught me how
to ride a old red Hidaka motorcycle in his back yard, I was always worried
I would fall over but grandpa would keep saying to me, "You won't fall...
just give her the gas.", and around and around in circles I would go, of
course stopping was a little different but I did it, and when I did stop,
grandpa stood there holding the handle bars with his pipe in his mouth and
just grinning... after that I thought I was fearless and wanted to ride
more. Their memories we will always cherish, I love handing down my
stories of grandpa to my daughter, she loves to hear all about him for she
was just a infant when he passed away so she doesn't remember him but can
picture everything about him from our stories. It's funny you mentioned
Marcus Whitman... my brother and I use to do that all the time... skipping
ice... we didn't care for the walking from Cottonwood to Marcus Whitman in
the winter, but looking back we did have fun with the snow along the way.
Densow's was a great place to go, I always loved going up there and seeing
all the neat goodies they had. Thanks for sharing your memory. Grandma
still lives on Humphreys and I go by every chance I get to visit. I hope
your family is doing well. It is a small world.
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
I'm not sure about my uncle working at B Reactor... he might have I'll
have to ask him about it. I know my father, Wayne Lysher ('57), did some
work there at B for awhile before moving to a different area. When I
started working at 100-N in the early '80s, my uncle was already out there
at 100-N... there were 2 Keith Sharps out there at that time, one was
several years older than me and if I remember went to Col-Hi, I believe
he was the nuclear operator there, my uncle Keith Sharp ('57) was a power
operator who worked next to the 105 bldg. He was out there till his
retirement in 1994. Lots of memories working with him there.
-Lisa Lysher Fuller ('79)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
Re: More Bus information
To All Bombers and their Buses,
Found some more information on Hanford's buses.
1966 Bus Fares
Jack Hughes Driver 1964
-Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
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Funeral Notices
>>Gene Latendresse ('52) ~ 3/29/34 - 10/22/05
>>Richard Chandler ('58) ~ 1/19/41 - 10/29/05
FuneralNotices.tripod.com/
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6 Bombers and 1 NAB sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Betty Hiser ('49), Ginger Rose ('55), Burt Pierard ('59)
Dave Hanthorn ('63), Lori Simpson ('70) and Mike Hogan ('70)
Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Charles Cox ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy Cameron ('60)
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Jim Jensen ('50): I went to Col-Hi from '45-'51 and I rarely remember
more than 15 to 20 cars at the old parking lot in front of Col-Hi (gravel
and all). Most of the teachers were given living quarters as close to the
high school as possible. I used to walk home with Miss Brown (sophomore
English, etc.) - she lived in the dorms on Lee. One of the math teachers
lived down by me on Douglas.
Betty Conner Sansom ('52): State law stated that a woman could only work
through the end of her third month but with permission from her OB/GYN
doctor she could work until the end of her fifth month. I remember my
girl friend, who was a supervisor, worked up until her eighth month.
Thank goodness both of my kids were early.
Women, except those who work in agriculture where time was of the
essence, could not work a 48 hour week. When I first started to work in
Purchasing in the 700 Area, we were working Saturdays. Our big boss had
to write a letter each week to the state and say that we need X number of
people to work Saturdays in order to get certain projects at Hanford
completed for the good of the country.
In all our comments about the buses no one mentioned those guys with
wandering hands. Since there were so few women we were outnumbered. If I
found out any of those guys had wandering hands I always told as many
of the women as I could. (Those were the days when women could not wear
pants!!!) At that particular time there was nothing that could be done to
those men. There were several times that I asked people to change seats
with me to avoid those JERKS. One of the men, in later years, was asked
to give up his bus pass (a big shot engineer).
I think most people were asleep when they had to get off the bus, go into
the badge house to get their badges and get back on the bus. One gal got
on the bus and instead of putting her nickel in the money box dropped her
badge in the box. The driver did not have a key to the box and told her
she would have to wait until he came back that night to pick up the day
shift people. She had to return to the badge house and get a temporary
pass for that day (which in later years cost $900 to process a temporary
badge).
I was raised as a "Go to he** Southen Baptist." All of our money went to
the missionaries - no fancy churches, no alters, no gold, no statues, the
preachers wore business suits, etc. I was going with a Catholic fellow
and each Sunday Father Sweeney would get up and say to the people: "We
need more money" I told my friend I knew where they could get some money
and he asked where: "I told him they could take all that gold at the
alter and sell it. If I had stabbed him, he wouldn't have looked more
shocked. They were just at the point of building Christ the King School.
I told Father Sweeney one day that he was beginning to sound like them
Southen Baptists. (Maren - no "r" in southen)
Lisa Lysher Fuller ('79): Good - I thought maybe I was losing my memory
(the Sharps).
What can we do about daylight savings time? Need some suggestions.
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er - south/government Richland - I understand it
is snowing on I-90 - Brrr. Our weather keeps getting cooler
- the wind is blowing today but the sun is shining.
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>>From: Ginger Rose Reed ('55)
Jerry "Jay" Reed ('55) passed away Thursday, November 3, in Spokane, WA,
after suffering with severe medical problems for the past few months.
There will be an obituary in the Spokane paper shortly and we will see
that a copy is sent to the Alumni Sandstorm.
A memorial service is being planned for him in Spokane next Tuesday or
Wednesday. We will have more information on that soon.
When I visited with him the middle of October, he expressed appreciation
for the cards, phone calls and emails he had received from old friends
and classmates during his hospital stays.
-Ginger Rose Reed ('55)
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Re: Private cars @ Richland
There has to be more to the car story since private cars were never
restricted in Richland. How do you think the Operations people, like my
parents, got their trailers to Hanford Camp while they were waiting for
their houses to be built? It is true that the side streets in northwest
"Old Town" discouraged "on-street" parking, but ample parking space was
provided in the gravel areas in the center of most blocks.
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ San Jose, CA (temp - will be back in Richland Monday)
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>>From: Dave Hanthorn (The Gold Medal Class of '63)
To: Michael Mashburn ('77)
The previous Bomber volleyball team to make it to regionals was the
2002-2003 school year team. I found the information HERE
Congratulations to your daughter and the other girls for their success
this year.
-Dave Hanthorn (GMC '63)
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>>From: Lori Simpson Hogan ('70) and Mike Hogan ('70)
Dan Ham ('72), husband of Barb Hogan Ham ('72) and father of Angie and
Molly Ham, passed away November 2, 2005, at Kadlec Hospital, following a
lengthy illness. Memorial Services will be held at Einan's Funeral Home
in Richland on Tuesday November 8th at 3pm.
-Lori Simpson Hogan ('70) and Mike Hogan ('70)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
To: Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
When you worked at REDOX, was it in the 222-S or 202-S building? I spent
4 years at 222-S, 77 to 81, and worked with quite a few folks who were
there during the start up of the 202-S plant and 222-S Lab. Edna Smith,
Gladys Ashenbrenner, Fran Agopsowitz, and perhaps Obie Amacker are a
few of the folks I know. My e:mail is hanfordengineerworks@juno.com
I remember the smokers on the bus. But during my time they could only
smoke in the back of the bus. It was still miserable but not as bad as
your experience! My most memorable time was when several of the older men
were speaking their minds about December 7th. The man with the black
cowboy hat, who got off the bus next to the fab shops in East area, had
the most feeling in his voice as he spoke about his role in the war after
12-7-41.
-Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
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>>Robb Abrams ('62) ~ 1944 - 10/30/05
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/06/05
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3 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Betty Hiser ('49), George Swan ('59), Darlene Napora ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Becky Rulon ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gerald Stein ('66)
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Father Sweeney used to get up each Sunday and tell the people they needed
more money to help build the school. He said it was costing the church
$4200 a MONTH for the interest alone. In the early '50s I thought that was
a tremendous amount of money. I was barely making that much for a salary.
Burt Pierard ('59): All I know is that when my father was interviewed in
April, 1944, to come to Hanford/Richland they told him to sell his car
because Uncle Sam was not going allow any private automobiles in the
Village of Richland. I realize that the Project had cars, buses, etc. My
dad was furious and called Uncle Sam every name in the book. Everyone else
who came out here from that small town (Kings Mills) in Ohio sold their
cars in order to transfer to Richland. My dad was one of the few that did
NOT sell his car. The only other person I know who did not sell his car
was Tom Clements. He drove all the way from Ohio to Washington. Went down
to the ration board in Cincinnati and told them that he was driving to
Washington State to go to work on a project being built by the Manhattan
Project. He told me the ration board practically threw stuff at him: gas
stamps, stamps to buy tires, and anything else they thought he might need.
Do I remember the gravel parking places - the one on our block (on Duane)
took up half of our back yard.
December 7? I was furious because it was Sunday night and I was getting
ready to listen to Gene Autry. The radio station kept interrupting the
show to announce that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor. Boy did my
life change!! For the better I might add.
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er - south/government Richland - Cool out this
morning - the wind blew last night.
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Living under the Big Sky
To: Ken Heminger ('56wb)
Ken,
My wife, Jeanne, and I have considered for some time a move to Montana.
I, of course, like the outdoor life possibilities found there. I am also
a great fan of the early history of the western expansion of the United
States (Native American history and legends, fur trade and trapping,
exploring, and the cavalry and Indian conflicts). Constant reading of
accounts of these histories and visiting many of the sites has made me
well aware of the geographical benefits of living in Montana or Wyoming
just to be closer to where it took place.
However, these readings also drove home the fact that winters there can
be severe. When younger, that sounded exciting but looking ahead to the
senior years and dealing with snow drifts and blizzards held me at bay.
Recently, a dear friend of ours who spent much of her younger years in
tiny Paradise, Montana (north of Missoula, south of Thompson Falls, and
east of Flathead Lake) bought her aunt's house and has been fixing it up
to retire there the end of this month. About a month ago, we accompanied
her to help with some of her final "fix ups." I have to admit that I
became enthralled with the Clark Fork River Valley and surrounding area.
Apparently, the winters there on the "Wild Horse Plains," as it was
referred to by early explorers and trappers, are fairly mild and wildlife,
hiking, fishing and related outdoor activities abound. In the late
afternoon for three days straight, I sat on her front porch and watched
Bighorn Sheep and Mule Deer feeding on the nearby mountainside. Virtually
every store that I went into seemed to have fish mounts (especially huge
Northern Pike) on the walls.
My wife likes the area, the occurrence of relatively mild winters and
the idea of living close to our friend -- Who am I to argue with such a
relocation. Furthermore, my elves have expressed interest in the winter
festival and prairie dog rodeo possibilities in Montana.
If this move comes about, it will not happen overnight and we would like
to consider other Montana possibilities. I have only been in Great Falls
once. At the end of the third quarter of last century when I was taking
flight training; I flew in and out of there but did not have the time to
get out to see that area from the ground. So I was wondering if you
could let me know what the winters are like there and of course what the
"local" outdoor activity possibilities are?
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - where Momma Nature is trying
hard to make up for a few years of little rain (If'in ya wanna
go uh huntin' er fishin' ya better pack yer rain duds).
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>>From: Darlene Napora Shuley ('69)
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49}
I had to laugh when you told your catholic boyfriend that Fr. Sweeney
ought to sell all the gold on the altar to raise money for the school. The
golden-colored vessels etc. could have raised a couple of hundred dollars
if that. (Some chalices are worth lots as they are given to the priest
at their ordination with contributions from family & friends, but since
Fr. Sweeney was from a poor family in Boston, I doubt his was worth much
monetarily although very valuable in his lifetime of priestly service).
But I have to admit, that even I thought that the paint used around the
symbols of the Evangelists & the Crucifixion on the altar contained real
gold. That myth of mine was destroyed when they tore down the old church
and my Dad (a real waste not want not guy) acquired those two pieces. He
cut them into two headboards for queen-sized beds. After looking at those
headboards up close and personal, I can tell you that there is no gold and
they made of inexpensive stained & painted wood. My sister, Shari (¹67),
inherited those beds and I'm sure she'd be happy to let anyone examine
them. Anyway, I'm sure the generations of school children at CK donated
many thousands of dollars with their mission boxes, so the building of the
school was worth all of Fr. Sweeney's appeals for money. Congratulations
to Christ the King School on 50 years of service on this anniversary
weekend!
-Darlene Napora Shuley ('69)
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>>Dan Ham ('72) ~ 9/26/53 - 11/02/05
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7 Bombers and 1 NAB sent stuff:
Dick Pierard ('52), Patti Cole ('52)
Ken Heminger ('56wb), George Swan ('59)
Doug Ufkes ('68), Darlene Napora ('69)
Steve Piippo ('70), Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilyn "Em" DeVine ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dan Haggard ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Julie Smyth ('69wb)
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
In regard to Betty Hiser Gulley's ('49) comments, it sounds like in some
of the recruiting places the government had a misinformation (or was it
disinformation?) program going on cars coming to the project. Burt ('59)
and I remember all too clearly the way that Dad arranged to have Mom and
us brought to Hanford in the family car pulling an itsy-bitsy yellow
polka dot house trailer in June/July 1944. So the car was very much a
part of our life in the Hanford camp and in Richland when Dad relocated
there at the beginning of December 1944.
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: Patti Cole Pierce ('52)
I want to wish my dear friend Marilyn “Em” DeVine Dow ('52) a very
Happy Birthday on November 7. Hope you have a great day and that this
next year is an exciting and eventful one for you and your loved ones.
Thinking of you! Love ya, Patti
-Patti Cole Pierce ('52)
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>>From: Ken Heminger ('56wb)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Living under the Big Sky
Wow..! After reading your comments about Montana, it made me want to
move here. (Grin).
It's true that there are a lot of things to do here, if you're willing
to take the time to look for it, but I'm sorry to say that as with
everything else, it ain't what it used to be. It's not the "last best
place" anymore, it just used to be. When I first came here in the early
'60s, I could go to any stream, river or lake and be the only one on it.
Now, with the influx of money toting people, the lakes and rivers are
ringed with cabins and swank houses. The sad part is.. many folks that
have lived here for generations in what is now considered resort areas
are being forced off their property as they cant afford the high
property taxes. Again the result of big money coming up from California
and buying up all the land. The rivers are full of outfitters, catering
to those fly fishermen that don't mind spending $500 a day to catch
a fish. I don't do much fishing anymore as it's too crowded. I had a
favorite lake that I'd like to take my boat and just spend a leisurely
day trolling. Didn't really care if I caught a fish or not. Just liked
to enjoy the solitude, and watch deer, mountain goat and other animals
come down to the edge to drink. Now there are so many jet skis and boats
pulling skiers that it's just a waste of time. Now if you like to ice
fish, or hunt then you may find your niche here. I'm not a hunter so
can't tell you much about that, other then a lot of people do, and some
mighty nice elk and deer come out of the hills.
I would be remiss if I didn't also tell you that when the Californians
and New Yorkers come here to get away from it all, they also bring their
bad habits with them. Great Falls used to be gang free, now I understand
there is at least three gangs running around. As I said before, they
come here to get away from it all and are soon bored from nothing to do.
I could go on and on about how it's changed but I don't want to make it
sound too bad. It's got to where it's too crowded for me and mine, but
there really isn't any place to hide anymore. Now you may come here and
find that its not crowded at all compared to where you are now. and come
to enjoy it. As they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I'm just
relating from my perspective. As for winters, the last few years have
been really mild. Those of us that have been here awhile, including
the natives, are just waiting for the other shoe to fall so to speak. I
vividly remember -30 and -40 temps and cold soaked vehicles for weeks on
end. Here lately though, we get a -30 temp once in a while but then a
Chinook will come through and warm it up into the + 30s and believe me
it feels good. Montana still holds the record cold spot for the nation
at -70 at Rogers Pass, which is located about 60 miles west of here.
We also haven't gotten the snow we usually get, which effects the rivers
and streams. Need the snow pack in the mountains to feed the streams.
The skiers complain about the lack of snow too. Every winter now, we all
hope for a lot of snow. What snow we do get is just powder so not a lot
of moisture in it.
Montana has a lot of history, and many interesting sites to go see.
I used to have a place on the Missouri River that I liked to fish.
Unbeknownst to me at the time, I was sitting on one of the campsites of
Lewis and Clark. I went to go fish one day, and couldn't get to it as
they were excavating the area for artifacts.
The only thing I can suggest is for you to come and see for yourself. I
know I have a problem. I know what this area, and the rest of Montana
for that matter, used to be and I'm not happy to see what's happened to
it. I get the same feeling when I return to my old stomping grounds in
West Richland. The only thing that hasn't changed is Flat Top itself.
But, I see even that has been taken over by people wanting to build on
it. Even got the top fenced off so you can't climb it anymore... There
is one place in Montana, and I don't care how many times I go there, I'm
always awed by its beauty. And that place is Glacier National Park.
It's the one place in Montana that hasn't yet been totally spoiled by
encroachment.
Well, Pappy, that's about all I can add. If you have any specific
questions, I'll try to answer the best I can.
-Ken Heminger (56wb) ~ 42° and dark outside.
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Correction on Living under the Big Sky
To: Ken Heminger ('56wb)
Ken,
For a bit there, I thought I was wrong but then I realized that I was
only mistaken. As you probably are well aware, Paradise, MT is not east
of Flathead Lake but "west." And yet another PSM (Pappy Senior Moment)
which further explains my concern over dealing with severe winters in
my senior years (which seem to have arrived early -- already). I
like the idea of having more and better outdoor possibilities for my
remaining active years. However, the mild winters in the Tri-Cities
would be hard to give up. I enjoy going to the mountains, during any
time of the year, and I love to "play" in the snow and cold but it sure
is nice after a few days to retreat to the "warm." Anyone else ever
notice how wonderful that first hot shower feels after several days of
grubby outdoor enjoyment?
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - where today finally dawned
with no rain, a partly cloudy sky, and a current comfortable
temperature of about 53º at 1:45 PM -- Looks like a good
afternoon for chasing pheasants or getting ready for the upcoming
late buck hunt.
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>>From: Doug Ufkes ('68)
Re: November 13th
Just a reminder
Arizona Bombers, one week from yesterday at 12 noon, in the Harvest
Buffet, at the Harrah's Phoenix Ak-Chin Casino is the "Arizona Richland
Bombers All Class Reunion."
We have 27 Bombers who have told me they will be there plus several
Bombers who might be able to make it if they can work it out in their
schedules. We, of course, hope they can work it out as "the more the
Merrier."
The Arizona Bomber List has grown to over 50 Bombers... thanks to the
Sandstorm and Maren. I hope someone has a digital camera they can bring
as Maren wants some pics.
It is not too late to "sign up" and I also want to remind folks that I
have to call the Casino with a number... I have made the reservations.
-Doug Ufkes ('68)
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>>From: Darlene Napora Shuley ('69)
Re: History of CK
My sister, Sharon Napora Bennett ('67), sent me this brief history of
Christ the King Catholic Church in Richland and also a photo of the
headboard made from one of the panels which were are either side of the
main altar in the original church building and a pair of candle holders
made by the men of the parish.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2005/Xtra/051107-Napora-CKremnants.jpg
"Father Sweeney was a native of Worcester, Massachusetts, and was
ordained in nearby Springfield in 1938. He served in Spokane and
Republic, WA, before coming to Richland in 1943. In those early days
Father Sweeney celebrated mass in a leaky tent, a theater in the Hanford
construction camp, and an old grange hall. The first tent held 150
people and the second tent held 1,500 people (like the army tents on
M*A*S*H). Without a church or office, he gave marriage instructions to
young couples in the car; and had water dripping on his head as he
served communion on rainy days.
Our church building (that housed the pictured altar piece made into a
headboard & candle holders) was built by the government in 1944/'45 (not
an old barracks building like I thought, but that same government/Army
construction--plain and sturdy, no frills.) Let alone gold, the church
did not have the padded kneelers or upholstered seats of many built in
those days, but it was said that "its decor offered an ambience that
invited reflection and prayerful devotions." I understand the government
built a protestant church, too. In 1954 the Diocese bought the church
and surrounding 11 acres from the government for $24,387. This purchase
enabled the parish to begin a fund drive to finance the dream of an
elementary school and convent. October 2, 1955, a proud Christ the King
parish dedicated it's new school and convent built at a cost of one
million dollars. Every spare parish penny went toward a school for the
children instead of a new fancy church and the parish lived with the
drafty Army building for almost 40 years until the new church was built
in 1981."
-Darlene Napora Shuley ('69)
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[See pictures of Richland Churches at:
http://allgallery.Tripod.com/0000s/Church.html -Maren]
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NOTE: The following was sent to a personal email address on
Thu, 3 Nov 2005... the email was not picked up/sent to
sandstorm@richlandbombers.com until yesterday. Sorry, Steve. -Maren]
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>>From: Steve Piippo ('70)
Dan Ham ('72) passed away last night [11/2/05] in Kadlec. Dan was a true
friend who watched my kids grow up as I did his. Steve Neill ('72) told
me many times, Dan "Hambone" was one of the toughest Warrior [Chief Jo]
football players he saw. I sat with Dan at many softball games watching
our wives coach our kids.
Dan supported field trips for my MST [Materials Science Technology]
students at his work site for years. Dan was a quiet, good guy in all
ways. Dan will be missed.
-Steve Piippo ('70)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
Re: Old Bus Lot
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49) & Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
I have thoroughly enjoyed your comments on the Hanford buses! I have dug
through more of my records and found several pictures of the old bus
lot that used to be where Chief Jo is now. These pictures were taken in
1952. I have quite a few others showing the condition of the buildings.
They did not hold up well after 7 or so years. Of course the facility
was built in a big hurry as many buildings were. But that is another
story to be told later. And by the by I have a film on the 222-S lab
taken in late 1951. The title is "No Comedy in Errors". Phantom mouse
has the lead role with the lab workers as the supporting cast. Great
film. It can be ordered from Lockheed Video. The cost is about 15 bucks.
Great flick.
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2601-2-neg-b (1952) 1131 Bus Garage, Bus Lot, Etc.jpg
2601-2-neg-n (1952) 1131 Bus Garage, Bus Lot, Etc.jpg
2956-1-neg-a (1952) 1131 Garage Area - Condition of Parking L.jpg
-Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
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5 Bombers and 1 NAB sent stuff:
Betty Hiser ('49), Richard Roberts ('49)
Ray Hall ('57), Louise Moyers ('65)
Betti Avant ('69), Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barb Eckert ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Spencer Houck ('71)
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Dick Pierard ('52): The only thing I know is that the people
interviewing were talking only of the Village of Richland, not Hanford,
etc. If they were representatives of duPont they probably had not ever
set foot in Richland, Hanford, etc. Besides, at 13 what did I care about
cars? All I knew abut cars were that you could not buy a car to "crow
fer day." (Kentucky sayin'.)
Pappy ('59): Things are changing all over. I went back to the small town
in Ohio in 2000 that I was originally from (300 people at that time) and
could not recognize the entrance to the town that I had lived my first
13 years. What a shock!
Father Sweeney: He and I kept knocking each other in the head the entire
time I was going with the guy (Al) who was Catholic. Al finally asked
me to marry him and I decided to take the instruction classes. You were
only required to attend for 3 months (I think). I decided to try 6
months. Most of those people were anxious to get the classes over with
so they could get married. I asked 15 bazillon questions so the classes
usually lasted longer than they were supposed to. I knew many of the
people attending those classes (from work). They were always furious at
me because I made the classes last longer than they were supposed to.
Father Sweeney, for some reason, thought Al and I were already married.
I finally decided that I could not convert and Al and I broke up. We
told Father Sweeney that I would not convert and Al moved to Seattle. I
ran into Father Sweeney for years at local stores and would chit chat
for a few minutes.
In 1988 my father had a stroke and in 1989 had to put him in the Life
Care Nursing Home (Richland). My father passed away and my mother would
not go down to the nursing home and pick up the remainder of his things
(glasses, socks, razor, etc.) so I was elected to go down. I collected
all of his things in a box and left them in the lobby and ran around to
visit the people I had become friends with. For some reason you always
think of that room as your friend, parent, relative's room. I went by
and they were putting finishing touches on Daddy's room. When I went in
to pick up the box with daddy's stuff in it the secretary asked me if I
would be a witness to a new patient. IRONY: I asked her who it was and
she said it for a fellow from Boston who had no relatives in Richland.
Don't know why but I immediately thought of Father Sweeney. I asked her
if it was Father Sweeney? She said, "Yes, do you know him?" I don't know
why I was so shocked. I thought of all the years he tried to convert me.
I signed the papers as witness and walked into see him. He, of course,
did not recognize me, but I shook hands with him and later saw where he
died. Why did the good Lord have me at that location at that particular
time? Me, a heathen (as far as Father Sweeney was concerned and not even
a Catholic), and he as a very good person. The Lord does strange things
at times.
I went out to the area when they had built the bus lot W A Y out on
Stevens. I remember sitting with one of the guys who told me he used to
sell newspapers at the new bus lot. Lots of things were sold there (from
non-profit organizations) - red poppies, etc.
I never did like that bus lot - if we had 15 drops of rain 13 of them
would end up at the bus lot and you were slopping around in the water.
WE Johnson (General Manager of the entire Hanford Project for GE) was
having a meeting of engineers downtown. He asked if anyone had any
questions - one YOUNG engineer said he did not know who designed that
bus lot but they did a terrible job. Mr. Johnson asked why and
the young engineer said, "You have to wade through water each time it
rains." Big silence!!! Mr. Johnson finally told him that he (Johnson)
had designed to bus lot and the young engineer still said it was a very
bad design. Never did hear if the young engineer kept his job.
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er - south/government Richland. BOO HISS - seems
like it is dark ALL day long.
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>>From: Richard "Dick" Roberts ('49)
To: Dick Pierard ('52)
My dad and mom lived in the biggest trailer park in the universe in
Hanford in a handmade, totally unsafe wooden trailer with a pot belly
wood stove for heat. It's a wonder we didn't all die from carbon
monoxide poisoning. I remember making the early morning dash to the
warm and cozy utility building to take a shower among other things.
I wonder how many others had the opportunity to live in that trailer
park and go to school in Hanford?
Cheers,
-Richard "Dick" Roberts ('49)
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>>From: Ray Hall ('57)
When I had my first football coaching job at Chief Jo, I had the
privilege of coaching and working with Danny Ham ('72-RIP). Pound for
pound, he was such an awesome competitor. Off the field he was a great
person to be around. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to know
him. We emailed each other recently and he was a supportive friend.
Yes he will be missed.
coach hall
-Ray Hall ('57)
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>>From: Louise Moyers ('65)
Re: CKS rededication - 50 years
Maren: You had to have been there! In fact, I don't think anyone from
the lst CKS class was there, but several others were. It was a blast.
Two nuns were present, Sr. Mary Ann Rawson and guess who? Sr. Emmetria!
I happened to have some old pictures with me, and I showed her. They
were from her music room, she had taken the picture, and she recognized
several, including Tere [Smyth ('65)]. She remembered giving Tere an
"A" on one of her report cards, and your dad talking to her because
other grades were not up to snuff, I guess. Several of us mentioned
that we remember her as being quite tall; she is about 5'5" - 5'6" and
in her early 80s. I thoroughly enjoyed and loved seeing friends such as
Paula ('65) and Robin ('73) Frister; Alex Clark; Dennis Haskins ('66);
Mike ('66) and Chuck ('67) Sams; Christine Heinrich; Sharon Napora ('67);
and several others. I was especially impressed with Pete Crowley ('67)
(Karen's ('64wb-RIP) brother) who had a solid memory of my athletic
endeavors way... way... back then. Thanks Pete, it brought tears to my
eyes to be so remembered.
I laughed - Paula and I were standing there thinking about how long
ago this all was; we are in our late 50s now, but both agreed we still
look good!!!
The school is so totally different - times change of course. Wishing
more could have come . . .
-Louise Moyers ('65) ~ Cle Elum, WA - where the temperature stands at a
cold 22°
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Barb Hogan Ham ('72) and daughters,
I remember when the Hams moved into our neighborhood at Torbett and
Thayer. Our back yards were adjoining. They later moved down Torbett
a block from us. Dan ('72-RIP) and my brother Howard ('72-RIP) played
together. You will be missed by all who knew and loved you.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA - where I haven't washed away yet
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
To: Dick Pierard ('52) and Burt Pierard ('59)
You're right. Most everyone I've spoken with drove to Hanford or came
by train or other means. I'm sure it was a misinformed recruiter. Floyd
Ivers was moving his family to Portland to work in the shipyards. A coin
toss decided whether to stay in Richland or continue to Portland. They
stayed. Can't remember if it was heads or tails. I've attached the
trailer registration card. You will see it was a Chevy. I do know many
family members followed afterwards by train. But I preach to the choir.
H E W Camp Registration Front.jpg
-Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/09/05
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Ken Ely ('49), Bill Hightower ('49)
Jim Jensen ('50), Gloria Adams ('54)
Gloria Falls ('58), Patti Jones ('60)
Linda Reining ('64), Anna Durbin ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dick Boehning ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kandy Smith ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dick Pierce ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom Schildknecht ('70)
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NOTE: This audio clip was sent to me by more than one Bomber "A guy
witnesses an accident" is hilarious. So if you need a good laugh today:
http://www.chumfm.com/MorningShow/bits/march24.swf -Maren
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>>From: Ken Ely ('49)
Re: Update on the condition of Betty Ely King ('47)
Betty is still in Kadlec Hospital in the physical therapy ward. She now
is able to walk, with a walker, but her foot feels like it's not there.
She has some movement in her left arm but has no grip in her hand. But,
she is making progress and is yearning for the day she is able to go
home. She misses her cats and longs to see them as they miss her. She
thanks everyone for their prayers and their visits.
-Ken Ely ('49) ~ Orangevale, CA - where we got a few sprinkles last
night but no real rain.
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>>From: Bill Hightower ('49)
Re: Arizona Richland Bombers Class Reunion Nov. 13
To: Doug Ufkes ('68)
Shannon Craig Gross ('50) and I will be at the reunion at Ak-Chin
Casino Nov 13. We plan to spend at least one night in their parking
lot in my motor home. We will be in the area one week and hope to see
a lot of Bombers.
-Bill Hightower ('49)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
The pictures you share with us bring back lots of memories - thank you.
Your 11/08/05 posting was no exception. Our trailer, parked in the
"Temporary Camp" and later the "Permanent Camp," was a 27' Glider. I
considered it to be a marvelous dwelling until about the third month in
the Hanford maze. My top bunk perch began to feel a bit close. It began
to seem that my folks, my sister and I were always blocking the passage
way of one another. Even after dad was allowed to build a lean-to (6' X
6') space for private possessions was extremely limited.
I recall that the "palace" among trailers was a 36' National, polished
and gleaming, about a hundred yards away from out place.
Dick Roberts ('49) mentioned that his family lived in a home-built,
wooden structure. There were a lot of those and many had coal burning
stoves.
-Jim Jensen ('50) ~ Katy, TX - where we had a lovely Fall season of
about ten days. It's back to mid to upper 80s now with
oppressive, high humidity... the nights aren't bad at 50s.
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>>From: Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
Re: Trailer Park
To: Dick Roberts ('49)
Clarence ('51) and I both lived in the North Richland trailer park. We
lived there with our parents, while we were in high school and lived
there for 2 years after we were married. Clarence's Dad worked
construction and they moved all over the states, living in their
trailer. My Mom could only afford the rent on a trailer, not a house,
so that's where we lived.
Bill Hartley (RIP) drove the school bus and we became good friends. He
was a wonderful guy.
For some reason, those of us who lived out there picked up the nickname
"trailer trash". One year at the Club 40 we all got together and asked
to have our picture taken as the Trailer Trash from Columbia High. It
was a joke to us.
We had our first baby while we were living in our "First Home" out
there. We had to take out the dinette set to make room for a crib.
(smile) Then Clarence got a job with G. E. and we were lucky enough to
get a 2 bedroom prefab. I walked myself to death with all that room
after living in that 26 foot trailer that had no bed, no bathroom and
no hot water. I was in heaven!!
-Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
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>>From: Gloria Falls Evans ('58)
To: Richard Roberts (49)
My dad and mom and me lived in that "biggest trailer park in the
universe" also. We lived in a small cracker box and had to run to the
cozy utility building... fortunately it was just next door. We did not
have the pot belly stove to keep warm... we did have a space heater. I
remember my mom would sit in front of it all day long while I was at
school. My dad lived there first... my mom and I would ride the bus from
Spokane to Hanford about every other weekend until we moved there when
school was out for the summer.
Wow! What a great place to live. If we had company over, the kids stayed
outside and played kick the can or hide N seek under a street light.
Eventually there were fenced playgrounds with swings and such. And a big
pile of dirt, I remember it well.
-Gloria Falls Evans ('58) ~ Spokane, WA - We had snow coming home from
the hockey game on Saturday evening. My gr grandsons loved it.
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Thanks for all the bus pictures. More of memory lane. The bus drivers
did enjoy their breaks playing cards, talking and enjoying. I remember
going to the bus lot with dad. All of them were always so friendly and
caring.
Re: Saturday luncheon
My mother, Norma Jones, had a stroke last night while I was on the
phone with her. Since she is four hours away from me, it was quite a
moment-to-moment experience getting an ambulance to her and my sister,
Nina Jones Rowe ('65), and husband racing up the freeway to be with her
(they live forty-five minutes from her.) I am on my way to be with her
also. I will miss the Saturday luncheon but will look forward to next
month. Please pray for our mom. The prognosis is good for her being 85
years old.
Bomber Thank You
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) West Richland, WA
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Just A Reminder
WHAT? Bakersfield Bomber Luncheon
WHERE? Mimi's on California Avenue
WHEN? Sunday, November 13th
TIME? 1:00 P.M.
DIRECTIONS: Highway 99 to California exit, go West on California and
look for Mimi's... will be on the left side of the street in the
Barnes and Noble center.
Would have liked some sort of "head count"...did hear from a few...
looks like we might have 7 instead of our "usual" 5 for lunch. The more,
the merrier!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - has finally gotten cooler...
50s at night, 70s during the day.
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>>From: Anna Durbin ('69)
Re: Happy Birthday, Julie Smyth
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today [11/7]: Julie Smyth ('69wb)
Julie: Here's a late birthday wish. Happy Birthday and Many More!
I remember you well, and I am certain that you are as cute as ever.
I think we should remove the (wb) from your name after all of the
fabulous work you have done putting Maren and company up for so long.
You are a Katrina Hero!
Love,
-Anna Durbin ('69)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/10/05
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11 Bombers and 1 NAB today sent stuff:
Paul Phillips ('49), Char Dossett ('51)
Dave Rhodes ('52WB), Marilyn De Vine ('52)
Laura Dean Kirby ('55), Jay Siegel ('61)
Betty Neal ('62), Mary Ann Vosse ('63)
David Rivers ('65), Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
Gary Christian ('67), Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Johnson ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carl Dvorak ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dee Shipman ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Fred Meeks ('73)
U.S. MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY Today
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>>From: Paul Phillips ('49)
I've been gone awhile, but still "listening."
I just wanted anyone who might like to know, that my brother,
Richard "Dick" Phillips {'53} passed away last night [11/8/05] in
Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland.
Later BRO.
-Paul Phillips ('49) ~ Maltby WA
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>>From: Char Dossett Holden ('51)
The emails made me remember that I lived in North Richland in a trailer
that was homemade with some sort of stove (I don't remember the product
that was used). My parents and myself lived while we were waiting for
the ranch house to be completed. Mr. Hartley, the bus driver, knew every
morning I would be running down the street to catch his bus. One morning
I was running later than usual and slammed out of the trailer. He had
driven the bus down my street to pick me up. The students all had a good
laugh and I was grateful.
-Char Dossett Holden ('51)
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>>From: Dave Rhodes ('52WB)
Re: North Richland Trailer Park
It is certainly interesting to me to read about living in the trailer
park. I lived there in 1948 and 1949. We had a 21 foot Columbia trailer
which was shared by mom, dad and little half brother, Scott. I loved
living there and had many friends there. I would not trade that great
experience for anything. It was great being a part of that environment.
-Dave Rhodes ('52WB)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" De Vine ('52)
Re: World's Biggest Trailer Park: I'm not sure how we lucked out by
getting a farm house, but my family missed out on the experience of
the trailers. I remember going into the one Luana Ivers Portch's ('52)
family lived in and THINK I remember seeing hammock beds hung from the
ceiling for her brothers. I say 'lucked out' because being in the
country, we had a dog, chickens, 2 goats and LOTS of freedom, including
experiences with bull snakes and rattlesnakes!! However, we rode the bus
10 miles (morning shift) to school and missed out on the friendships and
camaraderie of being in town with our classmates.
Re: Old times
The other day I got out my old, tattered, splattered, hand written
recipe for Sweet and Sour Pork and want to share the info on the flyer
I'd written it on: from Roy Davis Furniture! The phone was listed as
WH-4-4444, so I know it has to be just about 'ancient'!
It reads, in part, "Dear Preferred Customer: We're forced to take
drastic action because the carpenters are waiting to start work on our
store. We're slashing prices in an all-out attempt to move out $200,000
worth of furniture and G-E appliances. This will take place at a special
Closed-Sale planned just for you."
"We had fully intended to move merchandise to the new warehouse we're
building on Welsian Way in Richland. However, due to strikes and other
delays, this warehouse is not completed."
It goes on to say: "Look at these surprising appliance prices: A G-E
clothes dryer for only $83; a G-E automatic washer for $148!! all-wool
carpet...for only $9.94 a square YARD (emphasis mine) and this includes
the heaviest of rubber pads and the finest in quality installation."
"We invite you to a special After-Hours Sale on Tuesday, July 31, from
6:30 to 9:00 pm'.."
"P.S. and just look at these 'DOORBUSTERS' (Quantities Limited --- Be
First In Line When Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.) Air Mattress Beach Raft 80
cents, Quality Lawn Shears 49 cents, 2-Quart Decanter 25 cents."
I think we can safely say those days are gone forever. (But, then, so
are the wages!)
Perhaps one of our historians can put a year on that flyer.
Re: Birthday
A special Thank You to all who sent birthday greetings via email! It is
always fun to be acknowledged. When I told granddaughter, Jordan, I am
71, she said in this incredulous sounding voice, "Wow! That's like TEN
SEVENS!!!" Ha ha, fun. The good news is that I don't FEEL that 'old'.
Or maybe I just don't know what 71 is supposed to feel like!
Joined 'Curves' recently. I know I will enjoy the exercises and meeting
new ladies.
-Marilyn "Em" De Vine ('52) ~ in Yuma, AZ for the winter. My first year
as a Snow Bird. Heading to the Arizona All-Bomber Luncheon
November 13th. Then will be in Richland for a couple of weeks
for an extended Thanksgiving holiday.
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Re: Trailer Park
I lived with my parents at 807 "U" Street while we waited for housing
in Richland. We even had to wait to get into the park and stayed for a
few weeks at Chubbs Trailer Court in Enterprize (West Richland) until a
spot was available. We had a 27 foot Marvel with a back bedroom but no
bath. Ours was the third lot from the washhouse and it was a long cold
run in the severe winter of 1948. Mother taught at John Ball and I went
to sixth grade there in the other end of the string of Quonset huts.
It was wonderful in the summer because all the kids played peacefully
together and outside for the most part. Because we were near the edge
(at the time) of the park there were huge piles of dirt to play on. The
most fun was flying kites unrestricted by electrical wires or trees. In
the winter we spent hours in the wash houses playing Jacks or 7-Up.
I have since had RVs bigger than where we lived then. I remember my
friend Mary "Tippy" Foley had a Spartan Manor. I don't know how big it
was, but it seemed like a mansion to me. Of course she had a couple of
brothers and there were only the three of us, so I guess everything is
relative. We weren't any different from the other thousands of people
there. We used the utility trailer we had pulled from Illinois to serve
as storage. My grandmother came from Illinois for Christmas and we
somehow accommodated her.
Those are great memories, but I'm glad I don't have to do it again.
Those sand storms were a killer. I probably only weighed about seventy
pounds and just about blew away in the dirt.
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55) ~ from So. Richland where it is still
cold after a night time low of 27°.
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>>From: Jay Siegel (Classic Class of '61)
Re: Happy Birthday!
The link below is a special 230th birthday present especially for all
Marines, but is good for everyone's soul.
http://www.iwo.com/heroes.htm Thank you Chuck.
Semper Fi.
-Jay Siegel (Classic Class of '61)
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>>From: Betty Neal Brinkman ('62)
Just a note to tell you that my husband, George Brinkman ('60), has
been in the hospital 3 weeks with the prospects of being there another
3 weeks. He had surgery to repair a conduit which went very well. As he
was a day or so from coming home a leak in his intestine developed and
all hell broke loose. I think he has turned the corner as of a couple
of days ago. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
George has received several cards from Pete Overdahl ('60). I tried to
e-mail Pete from the address given on the alumni site and it bounced
back. Pete, if you are reading this, would you please e-mail me. Or,
if someone has a correct address for Pete, please let me know.
Thank you,
-Betty Neal Brinkman ('62)
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>>From: Mary Ann Vosse Hirst ('63)
Re: Laugh For The Day
http://www.chumfm.com/MorningShow/bits/march24.swf
Thanks, Maren, for the great laugh yesterday. Hooray for little old
ladies with black purses, umbrellas and bibles!
-Mary Ann Vosse Hirst ('63)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: November 10, 230 years of tradition...
Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood Moooooorning, Mariiiiiiiiines. It's
that day again. Why it seems like only yesterday, Number 32 ('63) had
called a gathering of the Clan. I remember it well. We all met over at
Tun Tavern to watch "the game". Yes it is as fresh in my mind today as
it was then. I remember that O'Banion kid playing with that sword... his
mom kept saying "you'll put your eye out with that thing". I think it
was the Mamaluk hilt that bothered her. Then as I recall, Chesty kept
yelling "chaaaaaaarge"... we didn't know what to charge... Number '32
thought he was talking about an entrance fee into the tavern... why
would anyone pay an entrance fee to get into a tavern? Then someone
suggested we head for Mexico... something about Montazuma Hall I
remember Mac Hall but wasn't familiar with that one... figured it musta
been on a campus I didn't attend... Now Tripoli... I'm pretty sure I
heard of that place... Funny... One guy was telling this story about his
trip to Bella Wood... says the Germans kept calling him a Devil Dog...
we thought it sounded cool and all got tattooed with these mean looking
bulldogs with funny hats on them... Then there was that time in
Chapoltapec, guys kept getting blood on their trousers so we decided
we'd add a red stripe to our uniforms when we designed them to add a
little local color... Number 32 said we needed an initiation... that
sounded pretty good... but what should it be... nothing gross like the
Hell's Angels... but something a guy or gal wouldn't forget if he or she
went thru it... yeah... we let girls in the club too... at first it was
gonna be one of them he-man women haters clubs but our girl friends and
wives vetoed that one real fast... so we invented "BAMs'... well I mean
we didn't invent them... just kinda let them join the club... so now
on this initiation... we gotta get some guys who really think they are
tough to push the new guys around a bunch and still get them to unite
and stand together... yelling is good... yelling always makes for a good
initiation... and if we call the "slimy pukes" that will really hurt
their little feelings... we can make them wear their pants all baggy
and their top buttons buttoned... make their utilities too big for them
so they really look grubby... the big tough guys get to wear starched
utilities with bloused boots and shirts open to show their manly
chests... or they can wear dress uniforms with really crisp creases...
yeah this is getting fun... Oh I know... they can wear these smokey bear
hats and push them down over their noses so ya can't see their beady
little eyeballs... then we can make them run everywhere they go... run
run run... run to chow... ("readyyyyyyyyy... seats!") run to the
potty... no wait run in and out of the potty... but don't let them go...
ahhhhh ha ha ha... boy they ain't gonna forget this soon... squat
thrusts... those are always fun... make them do them over and over...
just tons of them... oh and push ups with their knuckles on their rifle
butts... dang what a great initiation... pugel sticks... make em beat
the crap out of each other with those babies... oh speaking of rifles...
we gotta make them learn to shoot real good... like from a high tower or
a book depository... no wait... that's getting kind of extreme... forget
that last stuff... now... what do we do with these guys after they
finish initiation? I know they can fight our country's battles in the
air on land and sea... first to fight... yeah sounds good... and when
they go to the next world... we'll let the world know that the gates
are guarded by United States Marines!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOMBER MARINES!
-David Rivers ('65)
S/Sgt USMC (there are no ex-Marines)
PS If ya didn't understand any of this... it's OK... it's a Marine thing.
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>>From: Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
Re: Birthday
Happy Birthday, Marines!
Best Regards,
-Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
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>>From: Gary Christian ('67)
Re: Seattle Muscular Dystrophy clinic
Hello all.
Just a quick question if anyone out there might know.
I am fighting a late life onset form of Muscular Dystrophy. Specificity
OPMD. My sister, Sharon Christian ('62), also has it. It is extremely
rare. There are 800 known cases in the state of New Mexico and that is
the second largest concentration in the world. It is so rare, that there
are only 7 known cases in the country of Holland.
But, anyway, I am not at all happy with the MD clinic here in Portland,
OR. They either know little about my disease or don't care. Does anyone
out there know anything about the MD clinic at the University Hospital
in Seattle? I see it listed as a regional MD center. I am hoping they
might be able to give me some options. Any information would be greatly
appreciated.
-Gary Christian ('67)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
To: Judy Willox ('61)
Judy,
Remember I was telling you I remembered seeing your father's name
somewhere? Well, I found it and an a picture to go with.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2005/Xtra/051110-Sorenson-FrankWillox.jpg
-Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/11/05 ~ VETERANS DAY
Dateline: Richland
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Note From Deputy Editor Richard:
Maren, daughter Stacey and son-in-law Chris, and the two
adorable granddaughters are going back to Gretna for a few days
to set in motion their return to the old homestead. So, I'll be
putting out the Sandstorm for the next few days. Just remember
to send your submissions to <sandstorm@richlandbombers.com> and
you won't even know that anything is different.
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Dicksy Poe ('50), Jim Jensen ('50)
Dale Ennor ('59), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Judy Willox ('61), Mike Brady ('61)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Jim House (’63)
Freddie Schafer ('63), David Rivers ('65)
Bob Grout ('66WB), Pam Ehinger ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bev Coates ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jack Sinderson ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don Eckert ('64)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Jerry Boyd ('52) & Patsy McGregor ('54WB)
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>>From: Dicksy Poe Creek ('50)
Re: Hanford Trailer Camp
My sister, Virginia Poe Morrison ('51), and I lived with
our parents at the Hanford trailer camp from July 1943 until
February 1945. My dad had bought an 18ft house trailer in
California and we towed all the way to Pasco. There we set up in
a very primitive camp by the river, waiting for space in the
temporary trailer camp at Hanford. In the temporary Hanford camp
our water supply was from barrels which were scattered around
the camp for use by the residents of many trailers. We used
community portable toilets. I can't remember any bathing
facilities. After a few weeks we were given a space on Helsinki
Street, only a few blocks from the former Hanford HS, where I
attended the 6th and part of the 7th grade. The school was so
crowded, that they had a morning shift and an afternoon shift
and we still had to sit two to a desk. The old gym had been
partitioned to serve as classrooms. I remember only one
teacher. Her name was Mrs. Nelson. She was the music teacher and
taught us ever so many patriotic World War II songs. (High
school children were bussed to school in another city, Richland
I think.) At the Helsinki address we had a nice lot access to a
large bath very clean bath house, with laundry facilities and
yards and yards of clothes lines. Mother planted flowers and a
vegetable garden, which she enjoyed. We had lived in the Mojave
Desert for 8 years, where you couldn't grow anything except
"saltwater trees". The Hanford Camp was a very unique place. We
enjoyed a swimming place in the river and later a pool made by
bulldozers scooping up the earth to form the pool sides. Movies
were shown outdoors in the park and later in a huge indoor
theater. All mail addresses were General Delivery. At the post
office there was a line for nearly every letter in the alphabet
and you still had to stand in long lines to get your mail.
Although there was a large grocery store at Hanford we would
drive to Pasco to buy some of our groceries. We also took the
ferry across the river and bought chickens, eggs, fruit and
vegetables from a farm on the river. We bought butter from the
farm house at the Horn Rapids dam, where the irrigation employee
lived.
In February 1945, construction was mostly complete. Dad had
gone to work in maintenance in the 200 areas. The trailer camp
was closed, at least to operations employees. We had to move the
trailer to a less desirable park at the Richland Y for a couple
of weeks, to wait for housing in Richland. We were assigned a B
House at 1722 Hunt Avenue; Virginia and I attended Jefferson
School, and Columbia High School.
I want to thank those who offered information about
photography copyrights. They solved by problem. And also thanks
to those who helped me with my genealogy quest.
-Dicksy Poe Creek ('50)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
To: Don Sorenson (NAB) and Judy Willox ('61)
Don's posting of 11/10/05 included an interesting bio (with
picture) of Mr. Frank Willox, Judy's dad. He was a busy guy!!!
It appears that he may have been a member of the Toastmasters
about the same time as my father. The Toastmasters used to meet
in the conference room of the activity center. One time (c. 1947
or '48), on guest night, Dad took me. The dinner was good. Other
than my dad the only person I remember was that evening's
speaker -- a Mr. Olsen, I believe. He was a Scandinavian who
still sported an accent. Not surprisingly his presentation was
about skiing.
-Jim Jensen ('50) ~ From Katy, Texas ~ where there was a drastic
weather change this week; it is still mid-to-upper 80s
with high humidity during the day, but the mid 50s
nights are no more. They are now high mid 60s
accompanied by high humidity. Autumn it ain't.
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>>From: Dale Ennor ('59)
To: Marilyn "Em" De Vine ('52)
Re: "Ancient" telephone number
The telephone number you noted can hardly be considered
"ancient". The letters "WH", standing for "WHitehall", were
introduced sometime around 1960 or 1961. I still remember our
five digit number: 5-3847. Earlier, I recall a different number,
five digits I believe, which started with the letter "N". Does
anyone remember the earlier numbers and what the letters may
have signified?
-Dale Ennor ('59)
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>>From: J Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Buses and other
Oboy... I get to use my new laptop again. Much higher
speed, larger hard drive and lot of bells and whistles. The best
of which so far is WiFi. I drove through an airport parking lot
and got my e-mail the other day. I answered it during lunch and
on the way home drove back through and sent all the answers. I
got 8 hrs. out of the 2 batteries! And this Dell was less than
half the cost of the 5 year old Dell clunker. Pretty cool. What
a fun time in history to be alive.
It is fun reading everybody's stories about the Hanford
buses. Even those who never rode one can relate to them. I
remember relatives visiting and being kept awake by the swing
shift pick up. "How do you stand all that noise?" The bus stop
was two full B houses up the street and they were accelerating
and shifting right in front of our house. But I don't remember
ever hearing them as noise. It was just the bus. What I never
figured out was how my lab knew what bus I got off of. I would
peak around the corner of the house and he would be jumping
straight up and down and wiggling all over at the gate of his
pen. Neighbors said 6-8 buses would go by and he would never
move. But when I got off a block away his tail would go all
over. When I worked in the forward areas -- 200's and 100's -- I
rode the bus. But most of the time I spent in the 300 area I
drove. Riding them was not too bad. Dress warm in the winter;
sometimes the heaters weren't very good. But for me it generally
was 45 minutes more reading time twice a day. I have to say I
never saw a crabby bus driver. They were a friendly bunch, and
good drivers. They made it look easy, but it wasn't always... I
have many thousands of miles in semis, loaded with explosives
not people. And while it may look routine when watching drivers
of large vehicles, it rarely is. Trucks and buses can go out of
control a lot easier then you would imagine. At one time my aunt
and uncle lived in the west end of that house that the bus ran
into at Swift and Thayer. I was trying to remember if it was
before the hit or after. Next time I call them in KY I will ask.
I can remember driving through the "largest trailer court
in the world". Even then to my very young eyes they looked
awfully small. I can remember thinking how far it was to the
bathroom. We were fortunate to be able to have a house when we
arrived in Dec. of '43. Dad had been there for months, in a dorm
I think. But he found us a house to share with another family
for a few months until 206 Casey was ready for occupancy.
Reading the stories of living in N Richland convinces me that
they certainly made their share of sacrifices for the cause.
What some viewed as excess rewards in the 50's were well earned.
One thing that has stuck with many of us all our lives. We do
know how to build a fire out of a little paper and kindling.
Learning them in a cranky old coal furnace on a cold morning,
were dirty, and tough, but quick lessons. Do your grandkids give
you the same unbelieving look when you talk about shaking down
clinkers, wadding up newspaper, splitting kindling, and
shoveling coal?
I have some business in the Tri Cities this weekend so will
attend the Bomber Lunch Sat. noon. I know where the place is but
the reservation instructions are in my computer at the office.
Perhaps Vera Smith will see this and count on two of us to be
there. I pray Patti Ahrens's mother is doing well.
I finally found a Dr. who was genuinely interested in all
the troubles and pains in my back, hips, and legs over the last
30 years. He ordered an MRI, and my days of any heavy lifting
are over. Mild to moderate arthritic degeneration of discs L1
thru L5, and a lot more discouraging descriptions. I have an
appointment with him next week and we will lay out a plan for
living with it. I do know I have to lose weight. I had started
on that before seeing him and am down 11 pounds in 5 weeks with
50 to go. He wants to try cortisone injections before
considering any surgery. At least the rest of my health stuff
checked out well. I have had a good life so far, but have beat
up my bones pretty bad. But I will be 64 in Jan., so I can't
complain too much.
For those who may go to the Coeur d'Alene ID Christmas
lights festival the Friday after Thanksgiving, we will be doing
the fireworks again. We just finished the design of the display.
I get to do a bunch of goodies off of over 1000 feet of dock
again. Getting that 1000 to 1200 ft. of material to go off on
command and all at once, is my kind of technical challenge. I
will use nearly 2 miles of wire to do it. Along with that we
will have 4 barges full of mortars, including 8 of our 1000
pound 16-inch guns. And, again this year there is a good chance
of some surprise effects when least expected... The show will be
8 minutes with 500 pieces of Pyro going off per minute! If you
are in the neighborhood and like fireworks, don't miss this one.
You need to get there early, before the parade, or park waaaay
over someplace. E-mail me early in the week and I will give you
directions to a good viewing spot a bit away from the mob.
Oy... I have to admit a bit of embarrassment. Last year a
Bomber ('53?) who lives down the lake from CdA offered to help
relieve my boredom of a evening or two in motel rooms during the
week. His name has slipped away from my feeble neurons, and I
lost a fair number of names and addresses when I transferred
them from my old puter because of a faulty flash drive. So a
search of that didn't help. Perhaps if I offer to buy the first
couple of rounds he will forgive me and drop me a note.
Ok, I have rambled enough.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ From home South of Tacoma, warm and
snug against cold wind and rain lashing the window.
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>>From: Judy Willox (Classic Class of '61)
To: Don Sorenson (NAB, but should be!)
Re: Don: "Remember I was telling you I remembered seeing your
father's name somewhere? Well, I found it and a picture...."
I did remember that you had told me that Don, and I always
wondered if you had found it. You are just such a busy person
that I didn't want to nag you about it. ;o) Thank you so much
for ALL the pictures you send to the Sandstorm as they are
treasures to us Bombers out here. I am sure at one time that
article was around the house as I do vaguely remember it, but it
probably left when Dad did. I love all the pictures you send;
but this one, of course, is the best! :o) Thank you so much for
sending this one! You really oughta be a Bomber!
To: Lots of Friends in Bomberville and Beyond
Thanks so much for all the birthday greetings I got from all
of you friends out there. I do so appreciate them, and every one
of you. I love you all!
Bomber Cheers,
-Judy Willox (Classic Class of '61) ~ Richland, where it has
turned just a tad bit frosty at nights now. And Pappy,
don't you dare leave me! lol
[Now Judy, maybe on your side of the Chief Jo fuhbah
field it has been "a tad bit frosty"; on my side it
has been flat out COLD! -Richard]
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
To: David Rivers ('65)
"It's a Marine thing?" I think it must be a former active
duty Marine thing!
I spent three and a half years (3 years, 5 months, 22 days,
7 hours and 14 minutes to be exact) stationed with the Marine
Corps and I don't think I met one Marine who liked the Marine
Corps... except the lifers. Most of them were counting the days.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Re: David 'Pook' Smith ('63-RIP)
Several people have made cash donations at GESA for Pook's
Memorial Bench and we can't identify them for proper
recognition.
If you were of those donors, could you let me know so that
your generosity can be recognized?
We've just about met our goal, and Terry Jones is now
working with the city on an appropriate location. If anyone
would like to make a donation, the books are still open.
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Jim House (’63)
Re: Veteran's Day
Yesterday I came across something a Marine from Richland
had written to his mother while serving in Vietnam 36 years ago.
He wrote: "If I am killed, I would like for you to use the
death benefit to do something for the youth in Richland. Perhaps
you could buy some new swings for Marcus Whitman, some
fertilizer for the Little League ball fields and maybe a new
scoreboard for the Bomber gym."
I suspect that many of the guys reading this will say that
was just another Marine full of himself. The women may say it
was an awful thing for a son to write to a worried mother.
In any case, I decided to share the excerpt with Sandstorm
readers today as a tribute to Richland Veterans. The night
before the Marine was to lead a six-man team on a special high-
risk mission, his thoughts were how fortunate and grateful he
was to have had so many friends and good times while growing up
in Richland.
-Jim House (’63) ~ Mead, WA
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>>From: Freddie Schafer (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Happy Veterans Day to all of us Bombers who served, and a
special thanks to family and friends and loved ones whose
Veterans gave the ultimate sacrifice; it's because of them that
we can enjoy this and other holidays.
-Freddie Schafer (Gold Medal Class of '63) ~ from wet and damp
Vancouver USA
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
November 11...a date that warms the hearts or should warm the
hearts of all Americans. Today is the day we honor our Veterans
all of our Veterans. Yesterday was the Marine Corps Birthday and
I threw in all the buzz words and phrases I could think of in my
feeble little pea brain that applied just to Marines. But today
is the day for all of us who were comrades in arms. The Soldier,
the Sailor, the Air Force and the Marines. If you wonder why I
don't include Marines with Soldiers...well, again...it's a
Marine thing...don't let it bother you. My secretary told me the
traveling Wall is over on Fremont Street and she is going to see
it. I'm not ready yet. Not sure I'll ever be ready. Not that I
don't appreciate everything those guys and gals gave. I do. More
than I can possibly explain I do. I made myself watch this Bruce
Willis Movie a few years back about a soldier and his niece or
something going to the Wall...I mean I made myself watch it...I
had a very hard time doing that. But I can't go myself and I
can't even go to the traveling Wall. It's just me and I am not
ready to get over it....I don't know if it is the way I felt
when I got home or I just can't look at the folks on the wall or
maybe I know I'd be uncontrollable if I looked at it....When I
got home the Hell's Angels took me in along with a bunch of
other returning Marines and kind of eased us back into
life....They were so kind and understanding I can't describe the
love I felt from those men...When I got to my duty station I
immediately tried to return to the way of life I had come to
know and understand..."Don't mess with your brother." VERY
simple rule and most understood it very well....I had some fresh
from stateside S/Sgt (a FNG) approach me once who hadn't learned
the Rule yet....I taught him the Rule....every morning when he
shaves he still remembers that Rule I am sure....It wasn't the
right or the wrong thing to do....but it may have kept him alive
by learning that Rule...I'm hopeful he never broke it
again...Daaaaaaaaaaang...gettin way off track here....this is
supposed to be about THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to each and
every man and woman in Bomberville who served so the rest of us
could sleep at night....You are the blessing to the rest of us
and I want you to know we love you. If nobody ever said
it...WELCOME HOME!
-David Rivers ('65) ~ S/Sgt USMC
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: [Mobile Riverine Force Association] Veteran's Day
Excellent message for Veterans Day. Would love to share
this with the Veterans and other alumni:
<http://www.rivervet.com/veterans_day.htm>
It's about 6.5 megs so it will take a while to load.
Thanks,
-Bob Grout ('66WB) ~ Viet-Nam Vet ~ Feb-1967-Nov-1970 ~
Military time U.S.N.
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
To all our Army, Navy, Marines, National Guard, and all
other Armed Services! THANK YOU!! Without you we'd might not
have the country we have! Rick Allen ('67), Rick Maddy ('67),
Dave Bryant ('67), and my son SSgt James Walsborn (NAB), Dave
Rivers ('65), and I know there are many more out there that I
don't know. You are all very special to each and every one of
us! Thank you! Happy Veteran's Day!
My son is stationed at Ft Lewis right now. He's in the
Ranger School now and just got his BS in Aviation (can't spell
and don't have spell-check! LOL) He is a lifer going to be a
Warrant Officer. Will be flying helicopters; he's also a Crew
Chief too! He's been to Iraq and made it back safe and sound!
Thank you again for all that you men and women do for our
country!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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Dateline: Richland
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Betty Hiser ('49)
Dick Roberts ('49), Stephanie Dawson ('60)
Carol Carson ('60), Bob Cross ('62)
Gary Behymer ('64), Dennis Hammer ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Gregory Dodd ('80)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Duane Cross ('79)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
I read with interest about the trailers in Hanford and
North Richland.
For two weeks we lived in the trailers from hell in Pasco,
under the old bridge. It was in August of 1943 while we waited
for a house in Richland. The trailers were painted in Army brown
and were unbearably hot. The only saving grace was the community
swimming hole on the Columbia, directly south of the trailer
park.
-Dick McCoy (from the Tin Can Class of 1945)
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49er)
Re: Phone Numbers
When we first arrived in Richland we were able to get a
phone because my mother had had surgery and the surgery did not
heal properly so we had the only phone in the neighborhood
(except a patrolman that lived next door). We lived down on
Duane and Central Stores was across the street on Wellsian Way.
Our phone number was 1672-W and their number was 1672-J. We
received their calls all day long and all night. What a pain!
After they combined all the numbers and made 5-number
designations our number was 7-4777. After nearly 11 years we
moved from an A house to an F House and they would not let us
take 7-4777 with us.
When the 7 numbers (2 letters and 5 numbers) were assigned
everyone in Richland had WHitehall; Pasco, LIberty; Kennewick,
JUstice; Walla Walla, JAckson; etc. I remember being in Spokane
when my girlfriend received a letter from the phone company and
they told her that her number would be ___-____ she yelled,
"They are changing my phone number!" I tried to explain to her
that just the two letters were being changed to numbers. All she
did for the remainder of the day was rant and rave about her
number being changed.
Re: Veteran's Day
God bless those who serve and have served.
-Betty Hiser Gulley ('49er) ~ south/government Richland.
Beautiful day... our nights are getting cooler...
think the cold weather has nipped my roses.
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>>From: Richard "Dick" Roberts ('49)
To: Dicksy Poe Creek ('50)
Hi, Dicksy, thanks for the trip down memory lane describing
your family's life in the "largest trailer camp in the world"
located at Hanford, not North Richland. Our lives there
certainly paralleled. After Hanford, we too lived in a sub-
standard camp at the "Y" at the top of the hill where the wind
did blow and blow and almost blew our little trailer house down.
And, it was cold. Then my dad and mom rented a "B" house in the
north part of Richland near the corner of Goethals and Van
Giesen. We were one of the latter families to leave Hanford
where I was in the 8th grade at the old high school. When we
first got to Hanford, I joined the school student patrol and 6
months later, or so, I rapidly rose to the rank of captain as
everyone else had left to go to Richland. I don't think there
were too many left to captain.
Where on earth did you live in the Mojave desert? Carol and
I lived in Barstow early into my work career from 1955-1960.
Cheers,
-Richard "Dick" Roberts ('49)
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>>From: Stephanie Dawson Janicek ('60)
Just got back from vacation and am catching up on the mail.
To Larry Osterman ('51):
Thanks so much for the article on Gene Conley. My mom and
dad were long-time supporters, both personally and
professionally, of ALL Bomber sports and athletes, including
Gene. They were acquainted with his whole family. Grover died 25
years ago this past August but Mom (Margaret) is still doing
great at 90 and still living in her own home. She has never
forgotten those days of helping Daddy Dawald and Ray Juricich
drive the teams to the State basketball tournament in the 50s.
These days she's a fanatic Sonics fan and buys the special NBA
package so that she can see all of the games, plus the games of
her favorite past Sonics who now play on other teams. If my
brothers (Jeff ('62); Gaynor ('65)) are not in town, she calls
me or my youngest son (Josh ('93)) in Seattle to share her
excitement at some of the plays. She's really something!
To Dale Ennor ('59) and Marilyn "Em" De Vine ('52):
We got the WH prefix to our phone sometime between 1958 and
1960. My dad thought it was silly and always referred to WH as
Wahoo. So to him our phone number was Wahoo 3-xxxx. Before that
it was 7-7793 when we lived on McMurray (1950-1958). We came to
Richland in 1949 to open Dawson-Richards and just now I cannot
remember our first number (1949-1950). We lived on Atkins then,
just around the corner from Larry Mattingly at the time. Never
knew anything about an N in the number. Funny, I remember the
phone number in Vancouver (1944-1949). It was 311. Not too many
phones back then, I guess!
Funeral note:
Sasha Harmon (Sandy Harmon ('62)) -- sorry, old age
prevents me from remembering her married name -- called last
night to tell me that her dad, Merle Harmon, beloved husband of
Sonya Harmon, my very most favorite Chief Jo homeroom teacher,
French teacher, and Russian teacher, passed away in Seattle on
Monday, Nov. 7. He would have been 88 on Dec. 1. Sonya is still
well and active and plans to remain in their retirement
apartment in downtown Seattle. I have kept in touch over the
years and they both aged gracefully and continued to be lovely
and interesting people. I credit Sonya with inspiring me to do
more than just get through the classes and to actually work for
goals and live a productive life.
-Stephanie Dawson Janicek ('60)
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>>From: Carol Carson Renaud ('60)
Re: North Richland Trailer Camp
I have been enjoying the stories about the trailer camp and
wanted to add my two cents worth.
We moved from Portland in late 1951 I think it was. My dad
worked in 300 area and Mom went to work downtown as a secretary.
My folks bought a 27' trailer at 502 G street. Our neighbors to
the north were the McDonalds and to the south on the corner were
the Thompsons.
This trailer had one bedroom in the back, a kitchenette
(like in a travel trailer) with a booth that made up into a bed
where I slept. In the living room there was an armless love seat
and chair which laid out flat and pushed together to make a bed
for my brother Steve ('58). Steve grew so tall the year we lived
there that sometimes when he would turn over in bed, he would
kick the front door open. I always had to go to bed in Mom and
Dad's bed and they would sit up in the "kitchen" and listen to
the radio and play cards.
One of my strongest memories was of waking up one night and
noticing the reflection of flames dancing on the wall in front
of me. I sat up and looked out the window and saw that the
Thompson's trailer was ablaze. Everyone was out except my
friend, Earleen. My dad was at the back door trying to get her
to come back there to come out the door since the front of the
trailer where she slept was burning. She finally made it to
everyone's relief. I guess that is what caused my greatest fear
to be fire.
It was always difficult, as others have mentioned, to have
to run down the block to the bathrooms. Someone in our family (I
won't mention names) sometimes would not want to make that trek
during the night (especially in the winter). We could always
tell, come spring, because there would be a large splotch of
grass darker green than the rest, right off the front porch.
Wonder what caused that? *grin*
In those days we didn't have mail delivery. There was a
large post office where everyone had to go to get their mail
"General Delivery". I got a job as the paper girl but didn't
deliver the papers -- I would stand on the steps of the post
office every afternoon and sell the Columbia Basin News as
people came out after picking up their mail. Can't remember what
the pay was -- I think it was so much per paper -- but I do
remember going home and putting my take into a coffee can every
night to save for vacation.
In 1952 we finally got our ranch house at 1210 Cedar Street
and moved into town. We had no furniture so Mom and Dad bought
beds and one rocking chair. We used the drawers in the bathroom
for dressers for a while. The floors were all tile on concrete
so there was quite an echo when you walked through the house.
I can remember the ranch houses all looked the same. When
we were moving, Mom and I were taking a load to the new house.
We pulled up in the driveway, walked right up, and opened the
front door. To our surprise, there was a family sitting in the
living room. Needless to say, we had stopped a couple blocks too
soon. Boy, were we red faced!
Ah the memories.
-Carol Carson Renaud ('60)
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>>From: Bob Cross ('62)
I would like to wish my younger brother Duane Cross ('79) a
happy birthday. May your new year be good to you and may all
your news be good news.
Love you Brother,
-Bob Cross ('62)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Boy Scout Photos
These photos of Richland Boy Scouts found on eBay:
http://www.boomspeed.com/judahpraise/k711.jpg
http://www.boomspeed.com/judahpraise/k712.jpg
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
Re: Veteran's Day / Merchant Marine
We should not forget the Merchant Marine. All that WW-II
production for the war effort by American industry had to be
shipped to the troops. Everything for the war effort from Spam
(not computer SPAM but the kind you can eat if you are really-
really-really hungry), to deuce-and-a-half trucks, to gasoline,
to bombs, had to be shipped virtually all over the world to where
the fighting was. Getting it there was a problem with U-boats
waiting to torpedo the slow moving hastily built Liberty ships.
The merchant marine had the highest casualty rate of any of the
services, even higher than the Marine Corps. The U.S.
government has somewhat recognized them as veterans; they can
receive a headstone, flag, and burial in a National Cemetery,
but that is about it.
http://www.usmm.org/index.html#anchor252856
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
sorry I didn't get this in Friday's posting, but just wanted to
say a big THANK YOU to all those who have served to keep me and
my family free and able to live in the BEST Country in the
entire world!!!!!! I am grateful to all who served. THANK YOU,
THANK YOU, THANK YOU! and to those who were in Viet Nam, a GREAT
BIG HUG---I know a lot of you were not welcomed home the way you
should have been, but I want you all to know that I appreciate
the sacrifice that you made to "answer the call"!!! my father
was a Marine in World War II; both my grandfathers were in World
War I; my brother was in the Navy during Viet Nam; and my nephew
is in the Air Force and has been in the Gulf more than once!
just want to say a BIG THANK YOU to them, too!!!!!!!
Linda Reining(64)..........it rained in Bakersfield, CA for
about an hour---made everything smell so nice---love the rain!
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>>From: Gregory Dodd ('80)
Re: Veterans Day
Speaking as a 20 year Navy Veteran, and a Col-Hi graduate
('80), I must thank such a wonderful place as Richland for
giving me the home-town feeling that I miss so dearly. I served
my country for 20 years, retiring 3 years ago. I served, as
corny as it sounds, to defend the rights of Americans from all
of the "Richlands" in our country. So many times, I felt sorry
for myself while overseas: Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean,
Guam, Puerto Rico, by myself as a young man, away from family
and friends, during holidays, etc; that a lot of graduates went
into college among other lines, but I actually felt it my duty,
and the feeling made me warm, although lost. The feeling that I
didn't go to college to make better of myself. I grew older, I
lost several friends, two of them to hostile fire onboard our
squadron aircraft. I finally realized I have nothing to be
ashamed of; my military brothers and sisters and myself included
-- not to mention those that gave all -- gave my "Richland"
family the freedoms to enjoy such a wonderful home and that warm
feeling I myself felt growing up a BOMBER. To all of those who
gave all and families, God Bless you all, along with those
serving now and in the future.
-Gregory Dodd ('80)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/13/05
Dateline: Richland
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5 Bombers and 1 NAB sent stuff:
Betty Hiser ('49), Jim Jensen ('50)
Gus Keeney ('57), Burt Pierard ('59)
Helen Cross ('62), Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol Carson ('60)
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49er)
Re: Plant Phones
I never understood the phone system that the Plant/City
had. Some home numbers would only be 3 numbers, some 4 numbers
and a letter, or a letter (I finally figured out that the A was
for area) and 4 numbers. It was a mess, but the numbers were
easy to remember. Since I was a teenager my father told me I
could talk on the phone as long as I wanted BUT if I heard the
receiver being picked up I was to hang up. No one could get a
private line unless they were someone important on the Project
so you were always on a party line.
To: Carol Carson ('60)
Re: Ranch Houses
My father told my mother he was going to apply for one of
the ranch houses. She told him that he would live there alone
because she was not going to ruin her legs by walking around on
that cement floor. Besides, they had no closets. Our neighbors
moved into one and she told my mother about 6 months later that
she wished she had listened to my mother. She was having major
problems with her legs.
Our neighbor lady came to Richland from Chicago about 1947.
She had gone to the grocery store and went home to put her
groceries up when a lady walked in and asked her what she was
doing. She couldn't tell the B houses apart. I thought I was
going to be blind at 13 and learned to count how far it was from
place to place; otherwise, I probably would have gone into other
peoples' houses.
When I was a child they used to make us stand in school at
11:00am and someone played taps on November 11. Do they allow
that now? I thought it was a very nice gesture. That was during
World War II; I had two blood uncles and my aunt's husband in
the service so I felt especially proud when we had to stand.
-Betty Hiser Gulley ('49er) ~ south/government Richland.
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
To: Stephanie Dawson Janicek ('60)
Re: Dawson-Richards
Your posting of 11/12/05, mentioning Dawson-Richards,
struck a memory chord for me. I was so pleased with a navy blue
suit that I bought from a gentleman who waited on me during my
first visit (c. 1951) that I bought all of my clothes from D-R.
I was just an 18-year old who was somewhat hesitant about a
selection. The patient, smiling gentleman -- who wore glasses --
spent all the time necessary to help me with my decision. I
never forgot his courtesy. After a few more purchases he
remembered me and thereafter always called me by name as I
entered the store. Was he your dad?
Re: Telephone Numbers
When we moved into our first house (an A-house) we were
given the number 49-J, ring 2. I haven't the slightest idea why
our number had so few digits.
When we lived in Hanford we, like most other people, had to
go to the telephone center to make long distance calls "home".
The center was located in a small room near the entrance of a
"rec hall". It was a place provided for workers to enjoy liquid
refreshment after a hard day in the field. Prospective callers
would register at a counter upon entering the room. The typical
waiting time to have a call placed by a PBX operator was about
an hour or so. When a connection was made with your party one of
the operators would call out your name and you could proceed to
a "booth". Calling times were limited to just a very short
period. It was usual, during stand-by time, to hear fights break
out in the rec hall... normally one or two. One of the operators
would jump to her feet, run to the door and bolt it so that
participants would not spill over into the center. Ah yes. The
good old days.
-Jim Jensen ('50)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Missy may be able to correct me, but as I remember it, our
phone # was 8-0107 until I went into the Navy in Jan 1958. Then
it changed while I was gone.
-Gus Keeney ('57) ~ in Yuma getting ready for my trip to the
AZ BOMBER FUNCTION tomorrow. Well... Today as this
gets read!!!! Sunny and mid 80's today and for the
rest of the week
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49er), Dale Ennor ('59), and anybody
else who gives a rip
Re: Ancient Phone Numbers
The original residential phone numbers were indeed 4
numbers + a letter. Check out the first Richland Phone Book
(April 1945) by going to the All-Bomber Links
<www.richlandbombers.com>, scroll down to and click "The
Gallery" (under "Sites of Interest"), then click on the "1945
Hanford Engineer Works Phone Book" (under "1940s stuff").
Since that book only had "April" on the front cover, I was
able to positively date it as April 1945 when my family was
listed at 1207 Swift Blvd. where we lived only from Dec. 1, 1944
to Dec. 1, 1945, hence the "April" had to be 1945.
That listing brings up another story of interest (at least
to me) in that one of my dad's (RIP-1965) first jobs after
arriving at Hanford, in Jan. 1944, was the allocation of the
residential phones in Richland Village. That explains how we had
one of the first residential phones. One of Dad's closest
friends, Rex Vaught (still alive in Kennewick) related the
following to me: "Good old Jack [Burt's dad] took care of
himself and all his friends. My biggest problem was trying to
explain to my supervisor why I had a phone before he did."
Now as to the phone numbers, the original exchange was made
up of human operator-controlled plugging-in of patch cords to
various electromagnetic relay switches (anybody remember the,
"Number, please?" inquiry from the operator?). These old
switches could not handle very many numbers so I assume the
"Letter" designated the switch that the operator connected to
and then selected the number from that switch. I don't know for
sure, but I think the "Five Numbers" came with the "dial phones"
and their electronic switches that could handle all the numbers
in the Village. I believe the WHitehall prefix (WH) came with
The Direct Dial Long Distance Capability.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
PS-- The "1947 Hanford Engineer Works Phone Book" listed in "The
Gallery" consists of only the commercial pages and a couple of
residential pages that were scanned and submitted by Tom Mathews
('57). Tom has since made the book available to me and I have
scanned it cover to cover but forgot to send it to Maren for
posting. I will do so Monday and when she gets a chance (what
with commuting back and forth to Gretna), she will complete the
posting. I assume she will put some mention in the Sandstorm
when she is done. By the way, the residential numbers were still
4 numbers + a letter in 1947. Amazingly, we ended up with the
number "1947J" in the 1947 Phone Book which was a source of
amusement to my dad, Jack.
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I want to join in wishing my youngest cousin (in my growing
up years) Duane Cross ('79) a very happy birthday too!! Sorry,
Duane, I know by the time you get this, I will be a day late...
but the wish is sincere. Here the sun is shining in a blue sky
and it's 57 degrees with a slight wind. A beautiful fall day for
here, hope it was at least that nice in the Tri-Cities for your
special day.
Maren, you said that it was expected to get up to 86
degrees in your neck of the woods a few weeks ago. I'm wondering
if it's still expected to be that hot. As I'm starting to throw
in a few things for when I go to help in the Katrina aftermath
at Ocean Springs, Mississippi over the week of Thanksgiving with
a group of United Methodist Committee on Relief volunteers from
this part of Indiana. Not that I will pack much, but it sounds
like I really won't even need a sweatshirt. We will sleep in air
conditioned (and heated) tents!! And there will be a community
Thanksgiving meal I'm looking forward to as my dear husband and
son can hardly tear themselves away from football to eat...
usually. They will probably be forced to go out or order from
the grocery store.
I don't know where the time if going, but it is flying by.
I have to call my brother, Roy, today, as his oldest daughter
turned l5 this past week and I forgot to call on the day, (the
check was already in the mail, so I really hadn't forgotten her
birthday), it just snuck (sneaked?) up on me!! Alright English
gurus, help me out here.
It's so nice today, I'd rather go rake leaves than clean up
inside, but sometimes that wins out.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: Hanford Trailer Park
To those who lived in the trailer camp,
Found several pictures of the construction camp. My wife's
grandparents lived in an old farm house east of the barracks.
His sister took an apricot from its backyard and planted it in
their backyard after the move to Richland. Grew into a tree and
produced fruit for years afterward.
-Don Sorenson (NAB)
Interior pictures:
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Exterior pictures:
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/14/05
Dateline: Richland
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Hiser ('49), Virginia Brinkerhoff ('54)
Burt Pierard ('59), Richard Anderson ('60)
Betty Neal ('62), Donna Nelson ('63)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Linda Reining ('64)
Gregory Dodd ('80)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ken Neal ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley Collings ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Michael West Rivers ('68WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Jo Garrison ('69)
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49er)
Re: Phones
I was talking about party lines. When we still had
operators I had to make a call to Seattle for a hotel
reservation. I called the operator and she connected me and just
after the guy said "Hotel _____" I got cut off. Called again and
got the same operator and told her that I got cut off. She
connected me again and the same thing happened. I called a third
time and got the same operator. She asked how we were getting
along with our party line and I said, "TERRIBLE!" She asked if
she could listen in on the call and I told her I was just
trying to get a hotel reservation. She connected me the third
time and when the hotel person answered there was big click and
the operator said, "I don't know who you are but you will be
assigned a new phone number tomorrow." We had no further
problems with our party line. The operator told me that
obviously that person knew a lot about the phone system and that
was how he could cut me off. PS: She did not charge me for any
of the calls.
Burt Pierard ('59):
Thanks for your input on the phone system.
Shirley Watts James ('49):
Are you all right? Saw where they had tornados in the
Evansville, IN area.
Also saw where some people in Indiana are not happy with
the daylight savings v. standard time.
-Betty Hiser Gulley ('49er) ~ south/government Richland. Rain 15
drops last night. Sun is shining right now.
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>>From: Virginia "Gin" Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
This is my first time to send "stuff", but I have been
reading the e-mail Alumni Sandstorm for a while, and want to
thank those of you who put so much time and talent into
producing it.
Couldn't pass up the latest from Don Sorenson (the spouse
of my niece Susan). Thanks, Don, for remembering about the
apricot pit that Mom (Elva Brinkerhoff) brought from Hanford and
planted in the back yard of our prefab on Smith Ave. in
Richland. Not only did the apricot tree grow and thrive, it
became host to the most spectacular tree house I have ever yet
to see. I have great memories of "the largest trailer park" --
didn't live there, as Dad had scrounged us an old farmhouse --
but often walked through or rode the bus through the trailer
park. Saw somebody mention picking some fruit or vegetables from
the abandoned farms in Hanford. As an impressionable 8-year old,
I got the belief that fruit trees and vegetable patches were
just provided by nature, and they were just there to help
yourself to as wanted. It was years later (on first trip to
California) that I finally learned that fruit trees belonged to
somebody and that you should not just walk up and pick some.
I have enjoyed reading the articles. Thanks again for
doing it.
-Virginia "Gin" Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54) ~ Republic, WA
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: Ancient Phone Numbers -- I made an error
Your posting about your 49-J phone number sent me back to
the phone books since I had made the blanket statement that ALL
residential numbers were 4 digits + a letter. I couldn't find
your listing in either the 1945 or 1947 books but I did see a
smattering of 3 digit + a letter residential numbers in both
books. Even though I didn't make a line by line examination, but
merely scanned several pages looking for less than 4 digit + a
letter residential numbers, I didn't spot any 2 digit + a letter
residential numbers (doesn't mean they didn't exist). I also
noticed some commercial or office numbers (pure numbers, 2 - 5
digits) with "RES" references or what appeared to be residential
addresses (like Dr. Albertowitz). I'm not sure what that means -
maybe commercial listings in residential neighborhoods.
In any event, I stand corrected. The "trailing letter"
appears to be significant (see my discussion yesterday about the
various switches) since some of the outer Area numbers had
"leading letters".
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Richard Anderson ('60)
Re: The Sporting Scene -- Girls Soccer
Bomber girls 1 -- Gonzaga Prep girls 0 (4-3 penalty shootout)
The Bomber girls soccer team goes to Lakewood (near Tacoma)
this coming weekend for two more games: the "Final Four".
Saturday's game (Nov 12) was the third consecutive scoreless tie
(over two seasons) against the Gonzaga Prep girls, settled
ultimately by penalties. If you like to watch teams designed not
to lose -- you put your best and fastest athletes in defense and
hope for the best from the offense that's left over -- this was
your cup of tea. If you complain about soccer's lack of scoring,
well... these three games would have been pure torture (neither
team looked to be able to score in either of the games I have
seen). Anyway, the girls will be the favorites for the State
title: they are undefeated and have conceded 1 (ONE!) goal all
season.
I'll chug over to the school in the next day or so to see
if I can get a photo of the team's warmup jacket: you WILL WANT
ONE once you see the logo on the back. If you think the R-Cloud
is spiffy, well... the Soccer-Ball-Cloud logo is REALLY spiffy!
-Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Betty Neal Brinkman ('62)
Re: Birthday wishes
I want to wish my brother, Ken ('57) a very happy birthday!
Growing up with a "big brother" was very special.
-Betty Neal Brinkman ('62)
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>>From: Donna Nelson ('63)
To: Betty Hiser Gully ('49er)
Re: "Taps"
On Thursday we had a very moving assembly with about 9
veterans who told our children when and where they served our
country. My class and another class marched into the gym to "The
Caissons Go Rolling Along", led the flag salute, sang the flag
salute and gave the little flags they colored to each of the
veterans and said thank you. After singing "I'm Proud To Be An
American", we usually end with the teachers singing "Taps" and
high school students playing it on trumpets echoing each other
with an explanation of when it's done. It didn't happen this
year because of scheduling but yes, we do it and it's an
assembly we all get teary eyed and are very thankful to the men
and women who have served our country.
-Donna Nelson ('63)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Re: Donors to David 'Pook' Smith Memorial Bench Fund
Once again I didn't make myself clear. We've got copies of
the checks and notes that people sent for Pook's bench, we just
don't have the names of the four people who physically came into
GESA and laid down cash -- actual greenbacks! -- for their
donation.
I got a bunch of replies from folks who had sent checks,
and it's a real "feel good trip" when you see all the people who
wanted to acknowledge Pook.
Jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Bakersfield had their Bomber Luncheon on Sunday, November
13th and we had a good turn-out and great time! We had changed
from Coco's to Mimi's and think we will continue using this
place -- the parking situation could be better, but they take
reservations, and the food was good, along with the service, so
guess this place will be "it" for a while, right Stella
(Greenhalgh)?
Those attending were: Rex Hunt ('53WB) and wife, Cheryl
from Hanford; Richard Greenhalgh ('59) and wife, Stella, and
son, Torbin, of Bakersfield; Larry Bowls ('64), Redlands; Linda
Reining ('64), Bakersfield; and Gary Ackerman ('71) and wife,
Karla, from Fresno (originally from Colorado, but temporarily in
Fresno, due to his job). Was great to see the "old" faces along
with the "newbies" -- hopefully, they will continue coming.
We didn't get any pictures; next time, okay Richard?
Richard is our "designated cameraman". It was suggested that we
try to get together around Christmas, so will try to schedule
one; will depend on the weather and how busy we all get with
Christmas. If I am not able to get one going in December I
promise I will have one after the first of the year, and more
often than twice a year! This year just got too busy and hectic
for me -- sorry about that, will try harder next year.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA -- was a nice warm,
sunny day for our luncheon.
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>>From: Gregory Dodd ('80)
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
God Bless you for assisting us all after Katrina. I
graduated in 1980 from Col-Hi and retired here in Gulfport MS
after the Navy. I also rode out Katrina. Thank God, I and my
family fared well... with the exception of leaks in our roof and
losing several live oaks and a pecan tree.
You mentioned the weather. You really should pack a light
jacket/sweater and even a coat. The weather this time of year on
the Gulf Coast is very strange. It has been in the 40's in the
morning and up to the 80's during the day. We are also expecting
a bit of rain all of this upcoming week. Take care and have a
wonderful trip.
Bless you and your husband for helping those less fortunate
than myself after the storm.
-Gregory Dodd ('80)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/15/05 ~ Full Moon Tonight
Dateline: Richland
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Note From Deputy Editor Richard:
Got a note from Maren. She is back in Zachary for a short
time and will retake control of the Sandstorm tomorrow for a
couple of days; then back to Gretna for good -- I'll be back at
the desk for a few more days -- then all will be normal; or as
normal as things can be.
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Larry Mattingly ('60), Paul Tampien ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janet Tyler ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Campbell ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barbara Maffei ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Greg Alley ('73)
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>>From: J Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: E-Mail not received
Anyone who sent me e-mail over the weekend regarding the
Coeur d'Alene fireworks display on the 25th please resend it. I
received several but most of our e-mail for all of the company
domain was refused marked "domain full". Our domain capacity is
20 addresses with 200 messages each and we are only using about
half that. The ISP hasn't figured out why yet. Sorry for the
trouble. I hear the UN is making a bid to take over the
internet. I hope somebody figures out that it won't make it
better.
Re: Veterans Day
Apologies to our veterans. I had a very busy week with 5
long days and I simply did not realize Veterans Day was upon us
until I read the TC Herald Saturday PM. I am ever mindful of the
sacrifices both your and your families have made, as well as
those who did not make it back, or have since passed on.
Everything America is or has, is as a result of your efforts and
those of your forbearers. My most sincere THANK YOU to all.
Re: I-90 Traffic (Snoqualmie Pass)
A note on Snoqualmie Pass for travelers going either way
for Thanksgiving. I crossed about noon on Friday and lost about
20 minutes in the slowdown. Three hours later they announced
there was a 5 mile backup. Came back over Sat. night at midnight
and breezed right through even though it was snowing hard. Our
truck made 2 trips to Spokane and back in the last few days,
crossing at about the same times, with the same results. So the
moral of the story is: if you must cross Snoqualmie do it
noonish or late, or expect ugly delays. Watch your speed:
numerous WSP are there, with zero tolerance. I saw at least 5
drivers getting citations crossing east and 4 crossing west even
as late as it was.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ from my "home office", telecommuting
a couple of days a week. Sunny and warm outside.
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>>From: Paul Tampien ('64)
Hi!
I'll be travelling on my annual trip to Washington next
week from Tennessee. Are there any luncheons going on? I'll be
in Seattle Monday-Wednesday and then to Moses Lake. Leave out of
Spokane. Would like to get together with some folks if that is
doable.
Also will be attending the Seahawks/Titans football game
on Dec 18 in Nashville. Any bombers planning on coming to
Nashville?
-Paul Tampien ('64) ~ in WARM Nashville
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7 Bombers and 1 NAB sent stuff, 1 White bluffs funeral notice today:
Rich Baker ('58), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Gary Behymer ('64), Kathy Hoff ('64)
Betti Avant ('69), Gil Gilstrap ('79)
Jim Roal ('82), Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patti McLaughlin ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Wally Erickson ('53)
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Note from Editor Maren: All the recent chat about Trailers.. I found
a few more pictures of the trailer camp and put them all here:
http://richlandbombers.1944.tripod.com/44HCC/TrailerCamp/00.html
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[The following entry from Rich was submitted by Gary Behymer ('64).
Rich sent this directly to Gary. -Maren]
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>>From: Rich Baker ('58)
Re: Boy Scout Pictures on eBay
Gary, I was surprised to find myself in one of the two boy scout pictures
you posted on the Sandstorm.
http://www.boomspeed.com/judahpraise/k711.jpg
Can you lead me in the right direction for possibly purchasing this
picture?
Thanks!!
-Rich Baker ('58)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
To: Louise Moyers ('65)
Re: Missing Sandstorms
Louise,
Yes, All your Sandstorms have been bouncing in recent days. I tried to
send you and email about it all and that bounced, too. Check with your
ISP... they must be having some kind of problem. Keep me posted.
Re: Katrina Relief Workers
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Tetanus shots are good for 10 years, so if you haven't had one in the
last 10 years, I'd advise getting one before you come down here to
help... there's LOTS of RUSTY pokey things sticking up all OVER the
place...
While I'm in shorts and a T-shirt during the day, the nights DO get
chilly and I usually go change into sweats after the sun goes down. IF
a cold front comes thru, it could easily get cold enough for sweats and
maybe even a light (water proof) jacket...
It's still a MESS down there...
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64) ~ still hangin' out at my sister's (for now)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
The following photos are Art Dawald as a Colfax Bulldog
Photo One: Dawald 1946
A graduate of the University of Idaho, where he starred in
basketball. Coach Dawald brought to C.H.S. one of the most outstanding
basketball seasons in its history. Before coming to Colfax, his high
school coaching experience came through Culdesac, Kendrick, Gifford, and
Asotin. This year, Mr. Dawald's first at Colfax, he presented the school
with its one and only State Championship team.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2005/Xtra/051116-Behymer-Dawald46.jpg
Photo Two: Coach Dawald 1947
Coach Dawald, twice presenting Colfax with a State Championship team
ends his second successful basketball season here. He is a graduate of
the University of Idaho where he starred in basketball. Before coming to
Colfax, his high school coaching experience came through Culdesac,
Kendrick, Gifford, and Asotin.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2005/Xtra/051116-Behymer-Dawald47.jpg
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64)
I, along with many other Bombers, belong to an organization called
American Citizens Encouraging Support (A.C.E.S.). We will be at the
Richland HAPO on Wednesday, November 16th and Richland GESA on Thursday,
November 17th from 10am to 6pm selling Raffle tickets for a chance to win
the following prizes: #1 A free Tandem Jump, donated by Sky Sports at the
Richland Airport (Bombers), #2 A beautiful Patriotic Red, White and Blue
Queen Size Quilt, #3 A Handmade Lap Quilt (made by Bombers) and #4 A
Patriotic Red, White & Blue Wreath (donated by a Bomber). Drawing to be
held January 25th. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each. A special deal for
Bombers, 2 tickets for $3.00.
A.C.E.S. will also be selling their exclusively designed (By a Bomber)
Brass Christmas Ornament "Land of the Free Because of the Brave", which
honors all branches of the military, for a donation of $8.00 each. A
total of $10.00 with S & H. You may also donate an ornament for the
Welcome Home Bags for $8.00.
Care Package donations needed for over 200 Christmas Stockings and other
comfort items may be dropped off at the Spudnut Shop Saturday, November
19th and Saturday, November 27th between 8am - 11am. "THANK YOU, VAL".
All proceeds will be going to help with the cost of Care Packages for our
deployed troops, Homecomings for returning Heroes, supporting our wounded
in Military Hospitals, helping the families of our deployed Military who
are in need and encouraging others to do likewise.
Last year we spent over $9,000 to ship packages to the Troops.
Let's make their Christmas a little brighter, Bombers.
Thank You,
-Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64)
P.S. I sky dived for the first time on Sat. in honor of All Veterans.
It was fantastic! My pilot was Johnny Cole, a Viet Nam Veteran, the
guy hanging on my back, Dave, was a Navy guy and a fellow jumper,
Scott Peterson, was Welcomed Home by A.C.E.S. I felt very safe and
secure and hope to jump again soon. Thank You, Guys!!!
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Don't Close the Blinds
[This was submitted for the Vets' Day issue... BUT Betti had ALL the
text. I located it online for her. -Maren]
http://www.strangecosmos.com/content/item/102979.html
Re: Recent trip
Last Friday I went to Seattle with my niece Sarah Avant Hernandez ('94)
and my cousin Jean Bruntlett ('62). We took a trolley ride along the
waterfront. If you have never done this, you should. Jean pointed out
several buildings and landmarks. Typical of Seattle I got a picture of
the Space Needle through the window covered with raindrops. There was
also a park across from where we ate lunch with statues honoring
fire fighters.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA - where it hasn't rained the past couple
of days but has been foggy and colder in the mornings
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>>From: Gil Gilstrap ('79)
Howdy all,
I was hoping to get into contact with a daughter or daughter-in-law of a
Mrs. Chenowith who lived on Wright Street. She happens to have a lot of
genealogy of the Gilstrap family and I would like to get in touch.
Thanks Gilly (79)
-Gil Gilstrap ('79)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
>>From: Jim Roal ('82)
POSTED: Sunday 11/13/2005 6:30:11am
COMMENTS: Glad to see this website going. Visit my website at
http://jroal.home.mchsi.com
-Jim Roal ('82)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
To: Virginia "Gin" Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
Thanks for setting me straight. I have told that story to several White
Bluffs / Hanford residents. You would be surprised how many wished they
did the same thing. I sent in a picture of Jess in the B-Reactor control
room. The Smithsonian interviewed him about his experiences. B Reactor
powerhouse was fired up on his shift. I have a picture of the White
Bluffs fire station he worked in during the war. I'll send it in as soon
as I find it. The tree house you speak of is legendary to the Brinkerhoff
children and grandchildren. Your dad would work to improve that old farm
house in his spare time only to find others had "raided" his improvements
while he was working.
Re: Jess Brinkerhoff
He and his wife Elva lived in 703 Smith. A lot of folks may know them
as the bluebird people. For a number of years Jess would make bluebird
houses, blue roof and white walls, and he and Elva would take them to
Bickelton to put up. In the photograph, Jess is the one on the left
B Reactor 1988 Jess Brinkerhoff.jpg
-Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
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Funeral Notice
>>Carol Williams Clark ('43 White Bluffs) ~ 1925 - 11/10/05
FuneralNotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/17/05
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Larry Mattingly ('60), Jim House ('63)
Bill Wingfield ('67), Penny McAllister ('67)
Daniel Laybourn ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kim Moore ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barb Hogan ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brian Hogan ('74)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Control of the Internet
Of interest to us all is the "control" of the internet. This is not
intended to be political but is rather important news.
I get a BBC news bulletin every AM via e-mail. It has items of general
interest and I also have 2 elected areas that they include news of for
me. This is from the Nov. 16th issue. Dateline Tunis: Location of the
World Summit of Information Society with 10,000 attendees from around
the world.
I have paraphrased below. In a pre-conference decision the US has
retained control of the internet. Several countries, including China
and Iran had attempted to put control of the internet in the hands of
the UN. In putting up strong opposition to this, the US was/is very
concerned that it would stifle the flow and advance of Information
Technology and would easily allow undemocratic regimes to censor the
flow of information.
I frequently trade e-mail with other pyrotechnic and explosives
technicians and managers in quite a few other countries. There was/is
a very real fear in some countries that the UN would get control. Many
of those I know had real concerns that at least one other nation they
could name would insist on the censure of information in and out of
their country.
"Happiness is he sky in bloom"
-J. Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ Off to the house to pack for 9 days in CDA
Idaho. Loading 4 barges starts early Friday AM
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>>From: Jim House ('63)
Re: Dawald Photo
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2005/Xtra/051116-Behymer-Dawald47.jpg
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Please explain the logo on top of the photo of Art Dawald following his
second championship at Colfax. Is that a plane or a cloud?
-Jim House ('63) ~ Mead, WA
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
To: Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64)
Re: Sky Diving.
Did Keith go, too? When are you going to go solo?
-Bill Wingfield (BRC'67) ~ Augusta, GA - but will be in Cayman Brac this
next week also Diving, but the SCUBA type. That is if Tropical
Depression leaves us alone.
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>>From: Penny McAllister D'Abato ('67)
Thanks to Doug Ufkes ('68) for getting the AZ Bombers together!!
-Penny McAllister D'Abato ('67)
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>>From: Daniel Laybourn ('70)
I'm looking for parents of class of '70 folks who might still have grade
school pictures (from all schools but mainly Marcus Whitman, Spalding and
Jason Lee) of their kids. Or from teachers in those schools during those
years.
Also, can anybody tell me when Jason Lee opened?
{Oh, I can!!! Check out the Jason Lee website. -Maren]
http://richlandbombers.com/allbombers/0gspicsJLt.html
-Daniel Laybourn ('70)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim Jensen ('50), Deedee Willox ('64)
Bob Grout ('66WB), Doug Ufkes ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nancy Riggs ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Peggy Hartnett ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lynn Schildknecht ('74)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: Trailers
http://richlandbombers.1944.tripod.com/44HCC/TrailerCamp/00.html
To: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Your trailer picture ensemble, posted in the 11/16/05 Sandstorm, brought
back memories with absolute clarity... of the trailers that were
"unadorned" that is. Some of the pictures portrayed the Hanford familiar
to me. The pictures of units with fences (some quite elaborate) and
large out-structures are a facet that I don't recall. In large measure
everything that was there in '44 was as shown - right down to the sand
and leafless trees. Thank you for taking the time and effort to share.
Bomber Cheers,
-Jim Jensen ('50)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: Bombers Getting Together
I have been in The Dalles with Dena Evans ('64) Harr for a week while
she house-sits and dog-sits for her sister. We had a great time. Haven't
gotten the pics developed yet.
Got a call from Larry Holloway ('64) and Barb Eckert Holloway ('61);
they are enjoying the Arizona weather. We miss them a lot since we were
getting together and playing cards often.
Talked to Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64) a couple days ago. She is only
a few miles from Barb & Larry. I miss her too! Sure wish I was there
instead of here; oh well.
Re: "Land of the Free Because of the Brave" Brass Ornament
I bought the ornament; it's awesome.. When I showed it to Dena, she
wanted one too. I also showed it to a friend who is not a Bomber and
she also wanted one. It's kinda like the alphabet house ornaments. It's
certainly worth the money, especially since the proceeds go to ACES
(American Citizens Encouraging Support); they do a great job remembering
and honoring our troops coming and going.
To all Bombers everywhere
Have a great Thanksgiving wherever you might be. Don't forget to have an
attitude of gratitude. We in the U.S. have so many blessings for which to
be thankful. Share around the dinner table.
-Mercedes "Deedee" Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA - where it was cool
and foggy this morning, but sunny and beautiful now. I don't wear
a jacket until it gets below 40, as it was this morning.
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: Drawing of a Woman
http://fcmx.net/vec/get.swf?i=003702
You all be patient on this, as it is truly cool and not risque.
-Bob Grout ('66WB)
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>>From: Doug Ufkes ('68)
Re: Arizona Bombers
Last Sunday a group of Richland Bombers got together for lunch near
Phoenix. My list of Arizona Bombers started out fairly small when I sent
out the first "heads up" letter. By the actual date my list of Arizona
Bombers more than doubled, mostly due to the Sandstorm but all by word of
mouth from other AZBs. I decided that my list will be officially changed
from Tucson Bombers to AZBs.
We will have photos soon but I wanted to write this first because it was
very special for me. As November 13th approached I got e-mail from a
Bomber that was new to the list, Owen "Lynn" Jorgensen ('56). Lynn told
me that he and his wife, Donna (also a Bomber), would be at the AZB
reunion. I replied to his e-mail that he and Donna would be more than
welcome.
Imagine my surprise when Donna turned out to be my sophomore algebra
teacher. Donna Jorgensen, the first graduate of Col-Hi to teach at
Col-hi! [There were others before Donna Gulley Jorgensen ('58). There
was Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)... and didn't Rex Davis ('49) teach at
col-Hi?? Any others?? -Maren]
It was so cool to see Mrs. Jorgensen again and remember all the times she
kicked me out of class because I was such a cut-up. I confessed all this
to her but forgot to actually apologize to her for being such a clown —
so... I am sorry, Mrs. Jorgensen.
-Doug Ufkes ('68)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/19/05
Dateline: Richland ~ where the weather has turned just plain
foul! It isn't going to be over 40 for the
foreseeable future. Yikes!!
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Laura Dean Kirby ('55), Patti Mathis ('60)
Helen Cross ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don Ehinger ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard Trujillo ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Wilson ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Lahrman ('63)
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Re: teacher/Bombers
I believe my classmate Jim Harbour ('55) taught at Col-Hi for a
few years.
To: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: Drawing of a Woman
<http://fcmx.net/vec/get.swf?i=003702>
What an awesome drawing taking place as I watched.
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
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>>From: Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
To: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: Drawing of a Woman
<http://fcmx.net/vec/get.swf?i=003702>
I certainly appreciate all the skills it took to draw the woman,
but for some reason it for all the world reminds me of my old
Etch A Sketch attempts.
-Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Well, I got my last Sandstorm fix that will have to last me
until I get home Nov. 27th, unless tent city, Ocean Shores,
MS, has upgraded and gotten a computer hook-up. I've gotten
all my shots, and my old duds, and a small crowbar from W's
toolbox, so I'm ready to play Tim the Toolman for a week, or
whatever I might be able to do to help.
My heart does go out to all the people who have lost so much and
had their lives changed forever for so many. I can go down there
and come back to familiar surroundings and life as I've known it
for a long time.
An early Happy Thanksgiving wish to the Bomber family members
and their loved ones.
And thank you for your prayers of support for me and my team
and, most importantly, the families who still need help down
there in Katrina's memories.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN, where our balmy
fall weather dropped 50 degrees in just a little over
24 hours, so winter is here and cold. But the sun is
still shining by the little lake and the foster cats
are happy to be in out of the weather.
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Dateline: Richland
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Claris Van Dusen ('48),Gary Behymer ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Laurie Fraser ('79)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vernone Chappelle ('64)
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>>From: Claris Van Dusen Troutman ('48)
Re: Having a "backup" editor
Thanks Richard -- you sure do nice work! Maren is lucky to have
you on board. And I'm so glad she and her family are all okay.
Bomber cheers and love to all,
-Claris Van Dusen Troutman ('48)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
This a 'pre-bomb' drop pin from Hanford? Any remember it?
<051120-Behymer-pin.jpg>
-Gary Behymer ('64)
[Gary, it being a slow news day here at Alumni Sandstorm, I
spent some time researching the Hanford logo. I feel secure
in averring that the logo of Hanford High School is not a bird (a
falcon, which is a bird with atrocious table manners) but a
"Falcon", which is an airplane -- not only an airplane, but a
FRENCH airplane, see
<Dassault Aviation -- Falcon Business Jets>
for details. The company, Dassault, also produces the famous
"Mirage" series of warplanes; but, rumor has it that certain
members of the administration and staff of Richland School
District were uncomfortable with the choice of a warplane as a
symbol of Hanford and insisted on the business jet "Falcon". A
visit to the RSD website reveals that the budget for the current
"renovation" of Hanford High School is $49,186,587. I assume
that a commemorative mural of a Falcon jet is included. -Richard]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/21/05
Dateline: Richland
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4 Bombers and 1 Bomber spouse-and-dad sent stuff:
Ron Hostetler ('53), Ginger Rose ('55)
Harvey Chapman ('56), Richard Anderson ('60)
Dale Brunson (Bomber spouse and father)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rosemary Qualheim ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Crigler ('64)
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>>From: Ron Hostetler ('53)
To: Paul Phillips ('49)
While scanning the Sandstorms the other day I noticed your entry
on 11/10/05 advising everyone that Richard 'Dick' Phillips ('53)
had passed away on 11/8/05. I wish to express my surprise and
convey my condolences to you and his family. As you know,
Richard and I were old high school buddies, went into the Air
Force together, and later spent time together in Japan. The last
time we ran into each other was in Richland, after he had gotten
out of the service and I was on leave, transferring to another
base.
We lived close to each other during the 80's and 90's, when I
lived in Lynnwood, WA, but never knew he was just two towns
away, in Woodinville. Too bad we couldn't have known and gotten
together again. Did not know he was in Woodinville until I moved
back to Reno, NV in '98.
Again, Paul, I am saddened to hear of Richard's passing and wish
you and his family well in the future.
-Ron Hostetler ('53) ~ Reno, NV
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>>From: Ginger Rose Reed ('55)
The following obituary for Jerry 'Jay' Reed appeared in the
Spokesman-Review, Spokane, WA, on November 8, 2005.
Thank you,
-Ginger Rose Reed ('55)
Obituary, Spokesman-Review newspaper, November 8, 2005:
Reed, Jerry 'Jay' Allen – passed away on November 3, 2005
from a sudden heart attack. Jay had been winning the battle
with cancer and was staying at the Franklin Hills
Rehabilitation Center, Spokane, WA. Jay was born on January
7, 1936 in Walla Walla, WA. Some of Jay’s happiest childhood
memories were spent in Glacier Park, MT. He graduated from
Columbia High School in Richland, WA in 1955. He married
Ginger Rose in 1957. They had four wonderful children
together. Jay was a gregarious and charming person who
always enjoyed a good conversation. Jay was preceded in
death by his parents Alice Gordon Lipke and William Reed;
his brother, Larry Reed; and sister, Sharon Reed Jetton. He
is survived by his sister, Avonna 'Vonnie' Hoff of Folsom,
CA; and brothers Jonnie Reed of Goldendale, WA, and Joe
Lipke of Tuscon, AZ. He is also survived by his children:
Sabrina Wilkinson (Joel) of Amman, Jordan; Ryne Reed (Wendi)
of Chandler, AZ; Whit Reed (Annamarie) of Provo, UT; Bracken
Reed (Sarah Thompson) of Portland, OR; and his ex-wife and
friend, Ginger Rose Reed of Provo, UT. His grandchildren are
Brenn, Tyler, and Summer Wilkinson; Eris and Clio Reed; and
Keenan Reed. Jay spent his last years living in Spokane, WA,
with his longtime loving companion, Nancy Cabe. His family
is very grateful for her devoted care of Jay.
(A memorial service was held at the Unity Church of North
Spokane on November 9, 2005.)
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>>From: Harvey Chapman ('56)
Richard, appreciate your stepping in during Maren's absence.
Winter has definitely arrived here. It's about the only thing
here that continues as it did in the past. Everything other than
the weather seems to be continuously changing and, from my
perspective, very little for the better.
Best wishes to all for a happy and safe holiday season.
-Harvey Chapman ('56) ~ Richland? [We, Maren and I, sort of
think "Richland": Harvey did not respond to a query
from me as to where "here" is; Maren is almost certain
that Richland is "here". So, Richland it is! -Richard]
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>>From: Richard Anderson ('60)
Re: Bomber girls soccer
Well, it wasn't to be. The girls lost to Tahoma 0-2 Saturday
night in the State championship game. (I think that Tahoma is a
school in Maple Valley (southeast of Renton) but I'm not certain
and am too lazy to chase it down.) So they end up with a second
place bauble for the Bomber trophy case. Hey, they all count
over the long run.
-Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Dale Brunson (Bomber father and Bomber spouse)
Re: Bill Lattin ('58)
I'm not a Bomber although my wife Glenda Lattin ('66) and both
of my children are Bombers.
There are a lot of folks who are unaware of the accomplishments
of Bomber Graduate, Dr. William W. Lattin, Class of 1958.
Last Thursday, November 17, 2005, we were invited to attend the
Bank of America sponsored Technology Awards banquet held at the
Governor Hotel in Portland. At this awards banquet, Bill was
awarded a Lifetime Award for his contribution to technology, one
of only three ever awarded. The following is the text taken from
a special supplement to "The Portland Business Journal"
regarding this great honor:
<Bill Lattin Tribute>
I am very proud of my brother-in-law's accomplishment and want
to share this information with all of the Sandstorm readers.
Keep up the great work.
-Dale Brunson (Bomber father and Bomber spouse)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/22/05 ~ John F Kennedy Assassinated - 1963
The event was commemorated in the December 6, 1963 issue of the
Col-Hi Sandstorm:
<December 6, 1963 Col-Hi Sandstorm>
Dateline: Richland
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Helen Cross ('62), Donni Clark ('63), Sue Lawless ('76)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sandi Cherrington ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dawn Bell ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jo Clark ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brent Christi ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brad Wear ('71)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Re: Katrina Relief
Here I am in Ocean Springs, Mississippi living in a tent city
(sort of like MASH of Alan Alda fame).
We had quite a bit of rain during the night, so I didn't want to
get up and use the porta-potty in the dark windy night, but we
were glad whoever built our tent knew what they were doing, as
we were dry inside, and it seems to be warming up by the
minute. (It's now 7:50am [Monday], so hopefully we will have
another great day to work in weatherwise.)
This is quite a set-up. St. Paul's Methodist church has built
this tent city to accommodate almost 300 people a night,
provides showers and hot meals, and porta-pottys, and devotions,
along with daily work assignments to tear out to get the mold
and sanitize homes. Earlier their basement was a homeless
shelter to l20 people for about 5 weeks.
So, with all my shots, I am happy to be able to contribute a
little to the relief effort which is still badly needed by so
many.
Someday I hope to return to the many bird sanctuaries down here.
I think we saw a sand crane in the Biloxi Gulf yesterday.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ not in the house by the little lake.
It's about 60 degrees and the temperature is rising
here in Ocean Springs, Miss.
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>>From: Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
To all Bombers everywhere:
It has been a while since I have been on the computer. I have
some sad news and some really happy news. My parents both died
this year and I have not had time to even write about them yet.
After my dad died, March 31st, I had to fly to Texas and get
guardianship of my sister. My mother became worse in the
following months and died on Sept. l8th. Their home sold the day
my mom died so the last couple of months I have been in the
process of moving my parents' things, cleaning and selling her
home.
The wonderful news is that our daughter and son-in-law were able
to adopt two little children through the Foster Care System.
They became "ours" (me-me and pa-pa's) on Nov. l4th. They have
had them for the last 6 months and they were a real help to me
while dealing with the loss of my parents. Some of you may
remember the heartache we went through last year over the loss
of the first baby they received when she had to be given back to
her birth mom. We are still praying for her but so grateful that
God has blessed us with these two new adorable brother and
sister. Taylor is 3 and 1/2 and Benjamin will be 2 in December.
I have a favor to ask, from anyone who knew my sister personally
or of her. Devon Clark was in the Class of '70. She was 7 years
younger than me and I left home right after I graduated so I was
never really close to her during her teen-years. Tragically she
tried to commit suicide in 1984 and didn't succeed, leaving her
brain damaged. This was in the Spokane County jail. My parents
never wanted to talk about it and were ashamed and also wanted
to protect her memory. I so much would like to put the pieces
together of her life and would like to make some sense of why
she did this. So if anyone can help give me some insight, I
will be very grateful.
Have a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving all of you. May God
richly bless you. And for those of you who have lost loved ones
this last year, may God give you peace and comfort you.
-Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
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>>From: Sue Lawless ('76)
To: Richard Anderson ('60)
Re: Bomber Girls Soccer
Let's try that again with a little different spin:
The Bomber girls took it all the way to the State Championship
game and took second place! They did a great job against tough
competition and we are all proud of them. Excellent job ladies!
Bombers get so caught up in wanting to be first that we lose
sight of the hours and hours of hard work and practicing these
kids do just to be in the game. I hope the ladies are proud of
their "bauble" and the next assembly lauds them with the
appropriate praise and Bomber pride.
-Sue Lawless ('76)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/23/05
Dateline: Gretna, LA
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7 Bombers sent stuff and 2 Bomber funeral notices today:
Ken Ely ('49), Dwain Mefford ('56)
Gloria Falls ('58), Gary Behymer ('64)
Jim Felder ('67), Larry Crouch ('71)
Tim Cowan ('95)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gayle Dawson ('65)
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>>From: Ken Ely ('49)
Re: Betty Ely King ('47)
Betty went home from the hospital Friday. She has not fully recovered
from the stroke but is making progress. She is able to get around with
the use of a cane but she can take care of herself. Kathy Ely ('62) is
staying with her making sure she gets in lots of walking around the
house. She needs the practice.
Her left hand is not completely healed so she will have some trouble
typing but she has read all the Sandstorms from the last two months she
was hospitalized. Her left foot still "feels like a brick" she says, but
she is walking on it.
She thanks all of you for your "Bomber Prayers" and will continue to
improve, I'm sure.
I'm sure she will have a "Happier Thanksgiving" now that she's home.
Yesterday, November 22, was the 55th anniversary of the day Jack
Lowrey ('49), Dick Schultz ('49) and I enlisted in the Air Force.
-Ken Ely ('49) ~ Orangevale, CA - where our weather is still in the 70s
but cools to the low 40s at night.
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>>From: Dwain Mefford ('56)
Re: 50th wedding anniversary
Today, November 23rd, is the 50th wedding anniversary of my brother Jim
Mefford ('54) and his lovely bride, the former Miss Jeanette Duncan ('54).
1955 doesn't seem so long ago but someone said that the days may drag
but the years go flying by.
Have a great day and many more wonderful years together.
-Dwain Mefford ('56)
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>>From: Gloria Falls Evans ('58)
Re: Ralph ('58) and Barbara Bean
My condolences to Ralph for the loss of their grandson, age 14.
-Gloria Falls Evans ('58) ~ Spokane, WA - sort of cold here today
Happy Thanksgiving to you all. We will be doing hockey
most of the holiday.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: How Soon We Forget...
Archived somewhere in the 'How Soon We Forget' category:
"On Friday, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot as he
rode in a motorcade through the streets of Dallas, Texas. At his death,
the 35th president was 46 years old and had served less than three years
in office."
I was in Mr. Vandenburg's class as the flag was lowered to half-mast.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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[I was in Miss Heath's shorthand class when the announcement came over
the P.A. system. -Maren]
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>>From: Jim Felder ('67)
Is Anybody Out There? Haven’t heard anything for a long time!
-Jim Felder ('67)
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>>From: Larry Crouch ('71)
To: Brad Wear ('71)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ......... Brad [0n 11/22]
Man you are getting old!!!!!!!!!
-Larry Crouch ('71)
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>>From: Tim Cowan ('95)
Dear Alumni Sandstorm,
As you may recall, I manage for country artist Jennifer Lynn
(www.jlynn.com) in Portland, OR. We will be opening for award-winning,
multi-platinum country star Jo Dee Messina (www.jodeemessina.com) on
Sunday, November 27th at Portland's Memorial Coliseum
(www.rosequarter.com/events/eventPages/119.asp)
If you have not already purchased Jennifer Lynn's album Leavin' -- it is
available through CD Baby at www.cdbaby.com/jenniferlynn. If you
would like to receive an autographed copy, please send a check for $15
and your mailing address to:
Tim Cowan
c/o Jennifer Lynn
4709 N Oberlin St
Portland, OR 97203
Thanks for your support!!!
-Tim Cowan ('95)
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Funeral Notices
>>Jerry Reed ('55) ~ 1/7/36 - 11/3/05
>>Lois Ives DeHaven ('46) ~ 5/4/28 - 11/11/05
http://RichlandBombers.com/FuneralNotices.html
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/24/05 ~ Happy Thanksgiving
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Paul Webster ('56), Ray Hall ('57)
Fred Schafer ('63) and Ann Engel ('63)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Jeff Michael ('65)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Betti Avant ('69)
Mike Davis ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary Christian ('67)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Dave Vallely ('60) and Evelyn Evans ('64)
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>>From: Paul Webster ('56)
Re: Jim and Jeanette Mefford's 50th Wedding Anniversary
A belated (but not by much) congratulations to Jim Mefford ('54) and
Jeanette Duncan Mefford ('54) on their 50th wedding anniversary. A
milestone in life and a success in every sense of the word. Jim, I can
just shut my eyes and hear your Mom telling how proud she is of you and
Jeanette. Happy Holidays to you both.
-Paul Webster ('56) ~ Tucson, AZ
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>>From: Ray Hall ('57)
To: All Bombers and friends
Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for!
-Ray Hall ('57)
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>>From: Fred Schafer and Ann Engel Schafer (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Happy Thanksgiving to all we wish you lots of family, friends, food and
football this weekend.
-Fred Schafer ('63) and Ann Engel Schafer ('63) ~ from sunny Vancouver
U.S.A. for a couple of days at least
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
I'm not sure exactly when his birthday is, maybe today, maybe yesterday,
but I know I'm close. Happy 60th Birthday to Terry Jones ('64). A good
portion of my mis-spent youth was with Toad and Pook. I'm not sure I
ever saw him ride a bicycle, but his hair was always combed.
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: Update
Hey there Bombers and Bomberettes...
Here I am in not-so-sunny southern CA. We waved as we drove by you,
Linda Reining ('64) and Rick Maddy ('67). We head over to Phoenix today
for Thanksgiving with the family that lives over there. Then back to SD
and back to Tri-Cities next week. Needed to drive this time to tote some
big stuff down and some other big stuff back north. I'm so excited...
I'll have the big sub woofers back again from my old dj company down
here. The guy that bought my system/company has never paid his bill, so
now he is giving me back some of the stuff he doesn't use much. OH BOY!!
Love that others are doing the MS thing. We will go again next year.
See ya all soon.
dj jeff Michael ('65)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: Where you when Pres. Kennedy was shot?
I was in Mrs. Latta's home room at Chief Joe. When it came over the PA
all was quiet. I'd never heard that school be so quiet as it was that
day. They sent us home soon after.
Jim Felder ('67), We're out here, that is The Blue Ribbon Class of '67!!
Some write some just read and watch! But trust me, we're here!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to one an all out there in Bomber Ville!
-Pam Ehinger (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Wild Turkeys in Autumn
http://cards.webshots.com/c108163154zkuqab
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
Re: JFK Death Announcement
I was in the 2nd grade at Jason Lee (Mrs. Thomas' class). I was taking
my lunch tray back up and saw a group of teachers talking, some in
tears. The teachers herded all the kids back to the classrooms, made
the announcement and if I remember right they sent us home. I remember
nothing but news on the "two" channels all weekend long. I remember
Oswald getting shot in the jail garage and the President's flag-draped
coffin with the riderless horse and that constant beating of the drum.
Not bad for a seven year old.
I spent quite a bit of time reading up on all the conspiracy theories
and TV documentaries etc., etc. over the years, along with a lot of
heated arguments (with "Big G" Dana and others). I use to believe all
that stuff too. But after reading "Cased Closed" by Gerald Posner and
watching a Peter Jennings special a few years ago (proving the one
bullet theory was possible by computer enhancement) I realize how
far fetched all the ideas of conspiracy were. Posner took all the
conspiracies and disproved them or showed their lack of credibility very
convincingly. Sadly enough, Oswald was a 24 year-old deranged kook that
successfully brought down a giant by himself and changed history.
-Mike Davis ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/25/05
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary Triem ('47), Patti Mathis ('60)
Helen Cross ('62), Leoma Coles ('63)
John Campbell ('63), Linda Reining ('64)
Donna Fredette ('65), Susie Nelson ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Fran Teeple ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Cantrell ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary Turner ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Debbie Nelson ('77)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leon Rice ('82)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shelly Strege ('98)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery ('47)
To: the 40's ladies and spouses of 40's guys
We forgot to let everyone know that we have cancelled our
November and December lunches (last Monday of each month)
but will meet again in January '06 (can you believe that...
2006!!!).
Hope to see more of you join us.
-Mary Triem Mowery, a '47 Bomber
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>>From: Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
Re: JFK assassination
I was at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Pasco, where my son of
9 months was hospitalized, when I saw the nuns gathering in
groups of two or three, saying a few words and scampering off.
Finally someone got the nerve to ask them what was going on, and
that is how I heard the news our president had been shot in
Texas. For some reason I had it in my head (maybe some
misinformation) that it had happened during a hunting accident.
On my way home from Pasco to Richland was listening to the radio
and heard of his death. I, along with countless others, pulled
over on the Blue Bridge and just parked there for a while. What
a waste.
-Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Thanksgiving Greetings from the Committee on Relief camp at St.
Paul's Methodist church here in Ocean Springs, Miss. We are
having such great meals prepared for us here, and we are all
comfy sleeping on cots in the sanctuary, and we all marvel that
at any time of the day or night we can get a hot shower!!
And we go out on work details each day set up by a crew of about
7 who keep us organized. Yesterday several of us went out on
buses where we delivered made-up turkey dinners to several in
the area devastated by the storm. This church has a tremendous
outreach program to offer a sit-down Thanksgiving dinner to the
community and to then send out these dinners. We will take out
another 400 tomorrow on the bus.
We (another gal from my church and I) are with a CoR group from
Madison, Indiana, so we are the Madison 11. And we have met
great people from all over the country. Yesterday we met two
cute young teenage boys, one from Colorado, who came from
Colorado, and told me being down here has changed how he feels
about religion, whereas before he was not religious.
It is great to be here -- I've always loved being part of a
large group doing anything -- and I do feel these people are so
kind and appreciative to us for the little we can do to help
them to rebuild their lives.
And being able to call and use email has helped me to keep in
touch with my husband Warren and son Ryan at home, and others.
Carol Rice Forister ('62) had originally planned to come with
me, so I give her a daily update, as we are planning to return
again, and maybe work with the kitchen and support crew.
My prayers of Thanksgiving for all we have, and my prayer is
that we will always be willing to have open hearts to all whom
we meet.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ Ocean Shores, MS; not at home by the
little lake. It's warmed up here after two cool nights
of frost or almost, but we hope not to have to drag
everything out to the tents again, as it is enough to
drag it out of the storage closets.
PS-- I was at CBC when Kennedy was shot. I walked into my empty
classroom and asked where everyone was and a passing student
told me the president had been shot. A TV was set up in the
lounge area where we could see Dallas, and the cars, and the
grassy knoll. It still is unbelievable to me that they can't
decide what really happened. The saddest thing for that family
is that I can also remember where I was when Bobby Kennedy was
shot and when John Jr. was lost in the plane. My heart does go
out to Caroline and the entire Kennedy family who have borne a
lot of pain and loss in their family.
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>>From: Leoma Coles ('63)
Happy Thanksgiving to all you Bombers out there wherever you
are! It is always a treat to catch up on all the reading of the
Sandstorm when I've been working all week and have a minute to
sit and reminisce.
To: Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your parents and hope you are
able to get on with the joy of living and having the wonderful
grandchildren to keep your spirits up. I now have my second
grandchild; my son had a little boy, named Dylan, on August 14th
and I got to see him for the second time a week ago at Cannon
Beach, on the Oregon coast. My daughter, my 3 year old
granddaughter and I drove over there for the day, and the
weather cleared up, and there was no wind, and we walked on the
beach, and had a beautiful day together. Sometimes it's amazing
how family can be so enjoyable! Hope you too have a wonderful
Thanksgiving and I will pray for you and your family.
Take care all...
-Leoma Coles ('63) ~ in Salem, Or where it's really cold at
night --in the 30's -- and clear and cold in the days,
looking like rain by Friday.
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>>From: John Campbell ('63)
Re: Passing of Molly Hinkle Millbauer ('79)
With a heavy heart, I report the passing of my wonderful niece,
Molly Hinkle Millbauer ('79RIP) on Monday evening, November
22nd. Molly suffered a brain hemorrhage the previous Friday. She
was flown to Portland, but it was inoperable. Molly is survived
by her husband Jim; her kids Matt, Jake, and Michelle; her
parents Gary and Joan Hinkle; her brother Bob; and the rest of
the clan which meant so much to her; as she did to us. Her
passing leaves a big hole in all of our hearts, but we are left
with many fond memories.
-John Campbell ('63)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
re:where were you when JFK was shot
I was just entering Mac Hall for steno in Mrs. Burns class(1:00
P.M.)---some girls were already crying and as soon as the
announcement came on the PA system, we all started crying. I
don't remember going home early, but I do remember sitting and
talking about his just being there in September to dedicate the
reactor(was it "N"???). Happy Thanksgiving to all----I am very
grateful that I can celebrate with my daughters and their
families----we will all be together to celebrate and express
what we are thankful for. I am thankful for friends, family, the
fact that I am part of this wonderful group called, Bombers, and
that my health is okay.
-Linda Reining(class of 64)..........Bakersfield, CA----keep
waiting for the cold weather to arrive---it has been in the
70's all week.
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
To all Bombers all over the world, happy turkey day or apple pie
day and I hope you are all well today or tonight, whenever this
gets to you. I really am writing this before Thanksgiving.
We all should be thankful tonight for our health and our loved
ones whatever our problems in life. We are all so blessed.
To: Mike Davis ('74)
Re: JFK, Friday, November 22, 1963
I cannot believe the wonderful childhood we all had and the
innocence that was taken away that awful day. I was in the
lunchroom sitting next to my friend Maretta Nelson when they
announced that President Kennedy was shot. We all went with
disbelief to our classes. My class was typing and I remember
leaving to go the restroom and standing by the door and looking
at the flag at half-staff. It was so strange. I remember waking
up that morning hearing the Star Spangled Banner and thinking
something was going to happen that day. I remember walking down
the stairs in our house on Catskill and seeing my dad sitting in
front of the television during the funeral with little John
walking in the street behind his daddy's casket.
We all have the memory of where we were that day.
God Bless You all today and may the Lord make his face to shine
upon you and give you peace today and always.
Bomber Cheers,
-Donna Fredette ('65) ~ in lovely downtown Bellevue where it is
very cold and foggy tonight [very late Wednesday]
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>>From: Susie Nelson Smith ('67)
Happy Birthday to my baby sister Debbie Nelson Burnet ('77). We
love you.
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!
-Susie Nelson Smith ('67) ~ and, Jan ('60) and Donna ('63) Nelson
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Hiser ('49), Bob Cross ('62), Bill Scott ('64)
Gary Behymer ('64), Larry Holloway ('64), Donna Fredette ('65)
John Foster ('65), Dwayne Bussman ('98)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roberta Adkins ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Berlin ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Eleanor Attwood ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: CB Lih ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jill Walser ('81)
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Something is wrong with my computer and am having problems printing
anything.
Hope everyone had a good turkey day (Thanksgiving) and had lots to eat.
To: Dave Tillson ('50)
Your package arrived just about 2 hours after I emailed you. Thanks a
whole bunch. As I said I've been having trouble with my computer. I
asked the mailman if the package stunk up his mail bag. He just laughed.
Re: President Kennedy
I was working in 1704-B Building. At that time we were not allowed to
have radios at work. A friend called and told me that Kennedy had been
shot in Dallas. My Power Engineer came in the office and I told him. He
called his wife, so between the two of us we were able to provide people
with information. After Kennedy died the engineer (power employees had
a loud voice because they had to talk over the noise of the huge pumps)
walked up and down the hall of 1704-B and announced that the 35th
President of the United States had just died in Dallas, Texas. The
following Monday they allowed all nonessential personnel to stay home
and watch (I did not have TV at that time) or listen to the services. I
had to go to the movies to see the newsreel shorts or read in newspapers
and magazines about the visual part of the services.
I am leaving in a week for Texas and Colorado to visit with my
daughters, granddaughter, sister, and nephews. I will have a dog sitter
in my house. If my dog lasts until the end of January she will be 16.
She is blind and deaf and losing her sense of smell (she will take pills
in food where she wouldn't take them before).
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er ~ south/government Richland. Our weather looks
like Seattle: rained last night and this morning. Too gloomy!!
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>>From: Bob Cross ('62)
Re: President Kennedy Shot
President Kennedy's assassination provided one of those "it is great to
be an American" experience for me. I was with a group of students by the
main office at CBC when we got the word. One of the girls really went
off the deep end and when we calmed her down we found out why. Her
family had recently moved to the US from a South or Central American
country. She said that whenever a ruler was assassinated in her country
there would be a civil war. Thousands of people would be killed and you
would never know if someone would break into your house in the middle of
the night and drag your father off, never to be seen again. After we
explained the succession of power in America she was a lot better and
was really thankful to be living in America. Now, AREN'T WE ALL?
I hope everyone had a very happy Thanksgiving and remember some of the
things that we can really be thankful for.
-Bob Cross ('62)
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>>From: Bill Scott ('64)
Re: JFK assassination
I was in Mr. Paul's English class when a runner from the office came
in and handed him a note. He glanced at it for a moment, put it in his
pocket, and went on with the lesson. I always have thought that rather
strange. About 5 or 10 minutes later, he finally stopped and announced
that the President was dead. There were no tears in our classroom, but
a few people joked about how awful it was going to be that we were now
stuck with Lyndon Johnson. I count myself fortunate that I got to see
Kennedy in person just weeks earlier, when he dedicated N Reactor. I got
within a few feet of him as he passed by shaking hands.
On a happier note, I am pleased to announce that "Angel's Daughter",
the sequel to my first published novel of last year, "Angel of the Gold
Rush", is now in release and available for purchase. There are a number
of my classmates who purchased the first book at our 40th reunion last
year for whom I do not have an address to send notification to. If you
wish to inquire about purchasing either book, please email me.
-Bill Scott ('64)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Richland's Gene Conley ('48) with future Hall of Famer Randy Johnson
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ Colfax, WA
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>>From: Larry Holloway ('64)
Re: JFK
When Kennedy was shot I was on my way back to Alameda Naval Air Station
after spending 9 months on a West Pac [Western Pacific] Cruise on the
Coral Sea.
-Larry Holloway ('64)
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
To: Mike Davis ('74)
You might wonder why I wrote that bit yesterday to you. Well, they left
out what I said to you!! I wonder why they did that.
Bomber Cheers!
-Donna Fredette ('65)
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>>From: John Foster ('65)
To: All my Bomber buddies
Re: JFK
I was in Bethesda MD. Walt Whitman High School; we were in class when
the announcement was made. It seemed like everything stopped, there was
a lot of tears and crying. We were all let out of school at that time.
On the day of the procession down Constitution Ave. the school bussed
all of us that wanted to be there to a very good viewing spot. The scene
that day has burned into my mind forever. I have often visited his grave
site at Arlington cemetery; both of my grandparents are buried there
also, so I go there every time I get to that part of the country.
The next time that Constitution Ave. became a part of my memory was when
a rag-tag group of Vets (Joe Kidder, Dwight Carey, and myself) from
Richland flew out to D.C. for the dedication of the Wall; we also had a
pal from Pasco who got blown up in the War (police action) in his wheel
chair. When we got there we did a welcome home (a bit late) march down
the same route. If you haven't seen the real Wall, it is a must see, it
sure affected us all in one way or another. Wow! Talk about some
memories.
That's all for now,
-John Foster ('65)
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>>From: Dwayne Bussman ('98)
I can't wait for the start of Bomber hoops. Hopefully it will be a
productive year.
-Dwayne Bussman ('98)
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8 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Deputy Editor, Richard Anderson ('60)
Jim Jensen ('50), Lenora Hughes ('55)
Lois Weyerts ('56), Lola Heidlebaugh ('60)
Patti Jones ('60), Anita Cleaver ('63)
Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Andrew Eckert, Jr. ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David Rivers ('65)
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From: Deputy Editor Richard Anderson ('60)
To: Donna Fredette ('65) and all who submit material for the Sandstorm
Re: Unsuitable Material
The portion of Donna's submission for Friday's (11/25) issue which I
deleted was a reaction to the paragraph in Mike Davis's ('74) item in
Thursday's (11/24) dealing with the aftermath of the JFK assassination;
specifically, conspiracy theories.
The problem is that we (the editors: Maren and I) ought not to have
included that portion of Mike's entry. We have been doing this little
newsletter long enough to know what would happen; and, of course, it
did. Having said this, I can guarantee that something will slip through
in the future; someone will submit a comment; we'll not publish the
comment; and we'll get yet another anguished, "But you ran _____'s item.
Why not mine?" Hey, while we're pretty much perfect, once in a great
while we'll make an error (think of the rare miscue by Ichiro; it
happens to the best of us).
I addressed the problem in one of my run-off-at-the-keyboard editor's
notes -- hey people! READ the things; they concern the Sandstorm itself;
they are always the very first thing; think of announcements in home
room! -- in Friday's issue. Maybe sometime we can improve the
submissions guidelines that are on the archive site:
http://alumnisandstorm.com/policy.html; help us out here by sending
suggestions.
Gosh, once I get going I can scarcely stop. Enough already!
Bomber and Sandstorm cheers,
-Richard Anderson ('60), Deputy Editor
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: Presidents
A number of you Bombers have commented on your recollections of November
22, 1963 when President Kennedy was assassinated. I was at my desk in
the Procurement Office of Vandenberg AFB, CA when Lt. Col. Schmidt
received a telephone call from headquarters and made the announcement
to us by intercom. All seventy-two of us were stunned by the message.
We didn't have much time to reflect on it as the Strategic Missile
Squadron was preparing for a launch and virtually everyone was trying
to make certain that all of the supplies and services were lined up for
the mission. The President's passing was commemorated later that day.
For reasons not entirely clear to me I was more deeply affected by the
death of President Roosevelt. He was inaugurated about five months after
I was born and had been the president of our nation during my entire
life. When he died, on April 12, 1945, I was in the seventh grade at
Sacajawea Grade School, in Miss Bissonette's class. The announcement was
made over the loud speaker. Janice Taylor (maiden name) ('50), sitting
at the desk in front of me, turned and began to talk about Harry S.
Truman - citing his Missouri background and service record in World War
I. If I remember correctly Janice had just moved to Richland from Walla
Walla. I was astounded that a classmate, especially such a pretty
one, knew so much about someone as unremarkable as a vice president.
Roosevelt's death depressed me. I had lost one of life's touchstones...
a solid piece of reality in a turbulent world. Dad sort of put me back
together during the next few days.
By the time President Kennedy died, death to me was no longer an
occasional stranger. I had been in the service for over eleven years.
On the brighter side... our family had more to be grateful for than
it is possible to describe. It felt good to express our thanks last
Thursday. I hope all you Bombers had the same experience.
-Jim Jensen ('50) ~ Katy, TX - where out drought broke today
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>>From: Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
To: Joan Campbell Hinkle ('57) and Gary Hinkle ('56)
Please know that my thoughts and my prayers are with you as you go
through this terrible time in your life. I am thinking of each of
you and hoping and praying that you are enduring. I know that your
Molly ('79-RIP) was a wonderful woman and that she brought you much
joy and happiness. Take care of yourselves!!!!!
To: David Rivers ('65)
Happy Birthday David. To me you are still "a little guy" that was like a
baby brother to me. I hope this day is filled with great happiness and
joy for you. Hugs!!!!!
-Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55) ~ Las Vegas, NV - where the weather is
nice--windy for today and tomorrow and I could live without
that, but the temperatures are right where I like them.
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>>From: Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56)
Re: JFK
When President Kennedy was shot, I was a second grade teacher at Edison
Elementary School in Pullman, WA and all three of us second grade
teachers were outside on recess duty. It was hard to believe what we had
heard. The students returned to class and then all were brought together
in the gym to be told by the school principal that President Kennedy had
died. His voice broke while he spoke and a few students laughed--they
just had no idea of the magnitude of what had happened. I remember being
glued to the TV for days watching all the news and funeral events. It
was so sad.
-Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56) ~ Richland - where the sun finally shown
today after about two weeks or more of grey skies.
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Happy Birthday David Rivers 9'65)!!! Hope it's a great one!!!
-The Heidlebaugh Kids - Jim ('65), Jo ('74) and Lola ('60)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Bomber Birthday
There is a Bomber down in the south land who puffs up in pride when he
shows his hot rods. Always is designing next one. His work has many
facets that give. him pride. Lawyer he is, judge at times, takes care of
so many people. Remembers everyone's birthday. If you really want to see
him beam in pride call him by the nickname he has always wanted to be
called. He spoke of it amongst one of his birthday wishes to another
Bomber in the Sandstorm recently. "Big Moose" is what he wanted to be
called growing up. We who have known him have always known him as
David Rivers ('65). (To me another one of my little brothers in the
neighborhood on Birch in Bomberville.) Wishing you a big huge Happy
Birthday Biggggg Mooosseee.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA - Weather is cold, clear
and Christmas is calling after a wonderful Thanksgiving shared
with Bombers and a friend. Belated Happy Thanksgiving to all
Bombers. Cooking dinner for Thanksgiving after years of not doing
it kept me quite busy.
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>>From: Anita Cleaver Heiling ('63)
Re: Quail Hollow
If anyone had a loved one that resided at Quail Hollow in Richland and
had some problems, please email me.
-Anita Cleaver Heiling ('63)
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>>From: Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
Re: David Rivers' ('65) Birthday
Today is his day. David is now a semi-adult. David is one of the Las
Vegas valley's finest articulators. He builds great cars. He still has
lots of black hair, and a flat stomach. His picture is seldom seen at
the Post Office any more. He's a great friend. Happy Birthday, friend.
Eat cake.
Semper Fi
-Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Molly Jo Hinkle Millbauer ('79) ~ 3/21/61 - 11/22/05
FuneralNotices.tripod.com/
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Marie Ruppert ('63), Roy Ballard ('63)
Jeff Michael ('65), Nancy Erlandson ('67)
Betti Avant ('69), Mike Franco ('70)
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>>From: Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63)
The day after Thanksgiving I went shopping with my daughter, Christy. It
has been something we always loved to do starting when she was a pre-
teenager. This year I wore her out! This may not seem like more than a
normal occurrence, but this past April I had double knee replacement
surgery. For the past several years shopping for a seven hour stretch
with only stopping for dinner was out of the question. I am so
very thankful for my new knees! The irony is I now have a permanent
handicapped parking permit! Where was it when I really needed it? I
rarely use it, as I feel guilty about taking a space from someone who
really needs it. Anyway, if any of you are considering this type of
surgery - DO IT! I can now play with my grandkids again.
-Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63) ~ Blue skies have returned to Richland!
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>>From: Roy Ballard ('63) and Nancy Erlandson Ballard ('67)
To: David Rivers ('65)
A happy birthday to you and may you have many more. By the way, I went
by the rod shop on a Sunday on my way to Tucson and it looked like it
had turned in to a X-sports rod and truck shop. Just curious.
-Roy Ballard ('63) and Nancy Erlandson Ballard ('67)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Hey there Bombers and Bomberettes...
November was a tough month for icons of our youth... JFK and John Lennon
(or was it December for the Beatle?).
In my first year at Col-Hi, I was working at the cafeteria during both
lunches. I would leave my class in MacIntosh Hall (newly built) and dash
through the construction area to the cafeteria a few minutes before
first lunch. When the announcement came over the PA, I was just cleaning
up. I can't remember, but it seems like it was between first and second
lunch. I do recall standing in the cafeteria, nearly alone, and thinking
about how this would change things. He had stood up to Cuba, which was
pretty scary for us young bucks about to go into the military. What
next? Would we be a courageous country yet avoid war? Time would tell!
As for John Lennon, I was sitting in front of the TV in my family room
in Boulder, CO with a fire roaring in the wood burning stove. I cried
when they told the story of the shooting. I could not believe anyone
would do such a thing. It has been repeated way too many times since
then. Meaningful lives lost for stupid reasons.
By the way, in my last post, I referred to people going to Mississippi/
Alabama, etc. when I used the abbrev "MS". Wasn't referring to a disease
that has stricken some of my adult friends. We had planned to go again
to MS in December, but that month has become too crowded to do the
people justice. So, we will go in 2006. One of my pastors produced a
nice DVD from the photos and videos we shot there. It is still shocking
to view, after seeing it first hand. Our prayers continue to be offered
for the folks that suffer there.
-dj jeff Michael (65)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
How about them Seahawks? Brown is a hero again.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA - where we had some bright sunshine after
early morning low clouds
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
My recollections of the day Kennedy was shot were about the same as all
previously reported. One kind of painful reminder is that that day is
also my parents' wedding anniversary. (way to go Mom & Dad, you are up
to 58 years!). I remember I was working in the cafeteria at Jefferson
as a 6th grader at the time of the news. I remember the ladies we worked
with were great, I remember a Mrs. House, who I think was the mother of
Jim House ('63)... can anyone confirm that? Anyway, I remember all of us
being sent home to a quiet, sad, mournful weekend. I later read of some
who greeted the news with joy and happiness... some who hated Kennedy...
anyone hear of any of that?
Had short visit to Richland over the weekend... just enough time to eat
some turkey, watch some football and pound some Spudnuts.
Happy holidays to all Bombers!
-Mike Franco ('70)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/29/05
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5 Bombers and 1 Lion sent stuff:
Pete Reiland ('54 Lion), Patti Jones ('60)
Helen Cross ('62), Jim House ('63)
Doug Ufkes ('68), Nancy Nelson ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janis Ervin ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joe Campbell ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Howell ('68WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rick Polk ('70)
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>>From: Pete Reiland ('54 Lion)
Re: Trailer Parks
Hi. My name is Pete Reiland. I live in Richland. I didn't graduate from
Richland HS. I graduated from Kennewick HS in 1954. I did go to Richland
schools in the 5th grade. My daughter and son-in-law did graduate
from Richland HS.
I am looking for information and pictures of the Government trailer
court that was on the West side of the train bridge in Pasco. I lived
there in 1943. I believe that the trailer court was for people who came
to the Tri-Cities and didn't have any place to live. I have checked with
the museum in Pasco, but they don't have any record of it. They did have
some information on a trailer court that was on the East side of the
train bridge. If anyone has any information or pictures of it, (I can
make copies of the pictures and will return them) please contact me.
-Pete Reiland ('54 Lion)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: My mother and my brother
The month of November has become a blur in time. I had quickly put
in a Sandstorm entry regarding my mother earlier this month and her
becoming ill while I was on the phone with her. Mom (Norma Jones) had
a stroke. She has gone from the hospital to a nursing facility. For
eighty-five years old she has done very well. Projections for the
moment are that she will go to an assisted living facility soon. Also
in Vancouver, WA. I'm feeling a little lost that I am not right there
with mom. Nina Jones Rowe ('65), my sister, visits with her almost
daily. You are welcome to send emails which I will forward on to Nina
and she will take them to mom
Many Bombers ask me often how my brother Joe Jones Winterhawk ('58) is
doing. Joe has had a form of Altzheimers for the past six years. His
wife moved with Joe to Redmond, WA, from California, arriving about the
7th of November. A week ago today Joe fell in his home. He was rushed to
Overlake Hospital in Bellevue (I think that is where it is). From there
he was taken to Harborview Hospital in Seattle. He was in intensive care
until Thursday. The only thing found different in his tests is a slight
bit of blood in the brain. Joe will be moved some time next week to a
nursing facility. Any prayers and emails would be appreciated for Joe.
I will email them on to his wife, Susanne, who will read them to Joe.
This has not been an easy time for the family. I wanted to stop and
take a few moments to update everyone. Your prayers have been felt since
my mom went into the hospital. Appreciated by Nina and I both. A special
thanks to Linda McKnight Hoban ('65) and Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
for whisking me off to lunch while I was there with mom and in the midst
of packing mom's stuff. Bombers always know when to help out.
Re: Sandstorm
Amongst all of this month I have managed to get behind in reading the
Sandstorm, then caught, behind again. Reading the Sandstorm always
brings a warm smile, laughter and appreciation for All Bombers who write
in about whatever they write.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA for now. Could be off to
Vancouver, WA any minute or Western Washington to be with Joe.
Snow is forecasted tomorrow so I am nestled in to work and get
caught up (if that is possible). Maybe take doggies for a roll
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
Where did you go when you went to Mississippi to work on the hurricane
relief effort? We were at a very well organized camp run by Christians
Organized Relief Effort in Ocean Springs, Miss. Our work assignments
were pre-evaluated for us by their team of contractors, so when we went
to a house we knew what we were to do and we had the tools to complete
the jobs needing to be done. They also had an orientation meeting for
all who came before they started working. It felt good to be part of
this enormous task. Those poor people down there have lost so much of
their very fabric of their lives, I have to admire all those who are
remaining down there brave enough to build back what they have lost.
And as usual you get more than you give. I was part of a very Christian
team of eleven from Indiana. It was a joy to work together in an
atmosphere of support, and thus we did accomplish a lot in that week. It
helped that all the people we met down there were positive toward us.
When we gave out meals from the church on Thanksgiving, many of the
residents we went to in an area with a lot of hurricane damage told us
they didn't want to take food from someone who really needed it, so we
searched further to deliver our meals. We ended up giving some of them
away to folks who were coming out of a Wal*Mart not far from the church.
It was a blessing to be able to help in this effort, as this tragedy is
as great a disaster as I've ever encountered facing our nation.
We really do have a lot to be thankful for living in this nation with
the freedoms we have. Let us all appreciate what we have.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Jim House ('63)
To: Mike Franco ('70)
"Great Lady" describes my Mother but she did not work at Jefferson.
-Jim House ('63) ~ Mead, WA
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>>From: Doug Ufkes ('68)
Re: Arizona Bombers Lunch/Reunion
The pictures are in and it is time to write something about the Arizona
Bombers. My Bomber list grew to 61 people because of the Sandstorm and
approximately 30 attended the November 13th lunch/reunion at Harrah's
Casino near Phoenix. Graduation classes from 1949 (Bill Hightower) to
1981 (Janet Love McKirahan and Dianne Smith) and many years in between
were represented. Bombers came from all over Arizona, from Yuma on the
Western border of Arizona (Gus Keeney – 1957 and Marilyn DeVine – 1952)
to near Dragoon (Terry Ganz – 1968 WB and his wife Judy) and, of course,
from all over the greater Phoenix and Tucson Areas.
The pictures of some of us there can be seen at
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-AZB/00.html
A great time was had by all and it was so much fun seeing all these
Bombers, so far away from where we went to school.
The next reunion is on March 12, 2006, same time, same place, so all of
you AZBs mark your calendar and come.
For me it was great fun and I was very happy to meet all of you new
Bombers and to see everyone together again, can't wait until the next
one which I hope will be bigger.
With an aside to Bill Hightower and Shannon Craig---write to me.
-Doug Ufkes ('68)
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>>From: Nancy Nelson Wyatt ('69)
Re: JFK
I remember i was in front of the siding curtains just finishing lunch
and waiting for the curtains to open to go back to class when the
announcement came about John Kennedy. It was the end of the 1st lunch
session.
Re: Seahawks
Way to go to those Seahawks. I have always known they had it. Just took
a little longer then I thought though. *lol*
Re: Knee Replacements
Way to go on the double knee replacements. I need them too for both
knees but doctor says he doesn't want to do it for a couple more years
cuz they wear out too fast. I just don't know if I can wait that long.
Re: Thanksgiving
Hope all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and for once since 1968 I am
actually looking forward to Christmas as I will have all 6 grandkids
here together at once and their parents.
-Nancy Nelson Wyatt ('69) ~ in Northeastern Washington where we had
snow and it's still snowing.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/30/05
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Dwain Mefford ('56), Rich Baker ('58), Burt Pierard ('59)
Betti Avant ('69), Greg Alley ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanne Turner ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jan Klusman ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sandy Clark ('71)
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
Christmas ornaments are available, now and throughout the year. We have
Richland Bombers, Hanford Falcons, and Richland House ornaments (A, B,
C, F, H, R, Prefab, Precut, and Ranch). They may be purchased at the
Richland Community Center GIFT SHOP (open 9-3 weekdays) for $5.00. Or
they be ordered by mail for $6.00 each (includes shipping/handling).
If you want one sent directly to a family member or classmate, just give
us the word--no extra cost. Order form available at:
http://rsa99352.tripod.com/OrnOrderForm.htm
Proceeds benefit the Richland Community Center.
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>>From: Dwain Mefford ('56)
Re: Knee problems
There have been several entries lately about Bombers with knee problems.
One year ago I had a series of three injections in my knees that have
done wonders. A doctor had recommended replacement for both knees but
another doctor suggested we try the shots. I am glad we did. To learn
about the treatment go to webmd.com and type in "chicken shots" in the
search box. Chicken shots refers to the source of the fluid for the
injections not to the fact that some of us are afraid of surgery.
-Dwain Mefford ('56)
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>>From: Rich Baker ('58)
Re: JFK Assassination
I was sitting in the lunch room at "D" reactor with Craig Buchanan ('57)
and others when the announcement was made over the PA. All of the 100
areas (and perhaps the entire project) went to a skeleton crew the next
day in observance of this tragedy.
-Rich Baker ('58)
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: MacIntosh Hall reference
In your 11/28 post about the day JFK died, you refer to MacIntosh Hall
as "newly built." I'm not sure what you meant there, maybe "newly
named" (it was simply known as the "new building" during my Col-Hi
years, '56-'59) or maybe "newly remodeled." In any event, the building
construction started in July 1954 and was completed during the following
school year ('54-'55) - construction pics are prominently featured in
the 1955 Columbian.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
P.S. I was soundly asleep in my bunk at Atsugi, Japan, trying to
get a few more minutes of "hangover avoidance" shut eye, when some
guys from my squadron came back from breakfast at the Chow Hall
and said the JFK news had been announced there (the morning of the
23rd for us). Naturally, I just rolled over and didn't believe them.
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Well, the Olympia area at least dodged the "winter bullet" for now. They
were predicting anywhere from 1-4" of snow mixed with rain last night.
Instead it stayed above freezing and we got over 3" of rain instead. I
had an interview yesterday and the personnel director made the comment
about eastern Washington being too dry for her. I guess she visited
Kennewick quite frequently growing up and didn't like laying in the
grass in the evenings and it being dry where as in Shelton at night
once the sun went down the grass got damp. I told her the humidity is
higher in that area now because of the increased irrigation.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA - where I'm trying to dodge the raindrops
this morning
After this earlier post the weather changed again. Walking to the
mailbox it was raining to beat the band. After I came back in and
sat down to read it changed to snow. It snowed for the past couple
of hours and now is doing nothing. Such is the weather these days.
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>>From: Greg Alley ('73)
Re: NFL Bomber
If you watched the Turkey day football you might have seen the Detroit
Lions get crushed. That was the end for their coach. Greg Olson ('81)
is promoted to offensive coordinator. Its a tough league but he gets a
chance to call the plays for the offense for 5 games. Wish him luck.
Re: Richland Y
The famous exit out of the Richland Y is history. Now you take a big
loop around to a temporary exit on the other side of the road. The
old exit up the hill by the former Big Y tavern was the site of many
accidents and many close ones of which I almost had. People never knew
for the most part how to merge into traffic, or move out of the way to
another lane.
This Saturday is also the 11th annual Circle of Friends party at the
Oddfellows hall in Richland. I had fun being a part of it in the early
years and now just enjoy going. All proceeds go to local charities.
-Greg Alley ('73) ~ In cold Richland where the snow is on the way
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