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Richland Bombers Calendar website
Funeral Notices website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/01/11
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Carol BLACK ('48), Dick WIGHT ('52)
Barbara SESLAR ('60), Patti JONES ('60)
Donna NELSON ('63), Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Leoma COLES ('63), David RIVERS ('65)
Ken STALEY ('68), Maggie GILSTRAP ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ellen FOLEY ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don LLEWELLYN ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carolyn ROE ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jon LINDBERG ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roberta LAWRENCE ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Michael FURNER ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kerry STEICHEN ('74)
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>>From: Carol BLACK Foster ('48)
Re: Beginning of Hanford
Did anyone besides me see the program on Channel 9 today [5/31]
called Secret Mission Hanford??? I had never seen it before and
I am trying to get a DVD of it but so far no luck.
I think we got to Hanford in '43 or '45 and it sure took me
back. My dad worked in the 300 Area for DuPont and I worked
(much later) in the 700 area (downtown Richland) for GE.
If anybody knows how to get this DVD, let me know. Thanks in
advance.
-Carol BLACK Foster ('48) ~ Bellevue, WA
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>>From: Dick WIGHT ('52)
Re: CAP airport photos
http://www.pacificnorthwestflying.com/index.php?topic=6509.0
One of the photos submitted yesterday of old "tail dragger"
aircraft at the Richland CAP airport included Aeronca Champ
#1193, I think. I really don't know who owned that plane, but
many of us in the CAP cadet program felt like we owned it...
sometime around 1949, the cadets helped refurbish the airplane
which included re-doping the fabric and repainting the plane
from its original yellow to blue and white.
Many of us learned to fly in that plane. I was taking flying
lessons from an instructor named Fred Perkins. One day I was
down at the airport... no adults around... cranked up the
Aeronca and taxied out... What the heck, I thought! I just took
off, flew one time around the pattern, and made a good landing!
I soloed myself! I had maybe 4 hours of dual instruction... My
"official" solo happened not long after that, with quite a crowd
of spectators, and was nearly a disaster! I remember bouncing
on landing, veering toward the side of the runway, and catching
a glimpse of Willis WEICHEL ('49-RIP) running for his life as
I veered toward him! But after I got the plane stopped, Fred
Perkins walked out and "chewed me out" for a lousy landing - and
ordered me to take off and land it right! I was more intimidated
by him than fear of botching another landing. My next try was a
good landing, and Fred "signed me off" for solo flying. That was
in 1950... I was age 16.
That Aeronca was a great little plane. I loved climbing up to
several thousand feet and pushing that little plane into a spin
- power off stall, kick the rudder one way, the stick the other
and hold it that way. To recover from a spin, I simply had to
center the controls and as the nose came up, apply a little
power. Fun, fun!!! I think I once did 6 or 7 turns, but it was
hard to count!
Does anyone recall the impromptu contests we had at the
airport??? We'd throw rolls of toilet tissue out the plane's
window and then see how many times we could cut thru the tissue
with the airplane as it unrolled... we'd take paper bags of
flour or powdered lime and "dive bomb" a target on the runway...
we'd rig a barrier of cord with rags etc tied to it and try
"short field" landings... see how close beyond the barrier we
could smack the plane down.
It was great fun!!!
-Dick WIGHT ('52) ~ on the road RVing in the west for a couple months
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>>From: Barbara SESLAR Brackenbush ('60)
Re: Class of 1960 Bomber Luncheon
DATE: Saturday, June 4
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Jackson's in Richland (formerly The Gas Light).
Spouses and friends are welcome. Please join us for a time of
fellowship.
-Barbara SESLAR Brackenbush ('60)
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>>From: Patti JONES Ahrens ('60)
>>From: Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon Richland
Build old/new friendships. Reservations aren't necessary. Many
Bombers do like to let us know they are coming so please email
if you wish... OK if you don't.
WHEN: Saturday, June 11, 2011
WHERE: JD Diner, 3790 Van Giesen, West Richland, WA 99353
Used to be Coney Island
Heading west from Richland on Van Giesen JD's is on the
right side just two buildings from the river.
Building with Maroon lettering says "JD Diner".
TIME: Lots come around 12:30pm
Luncheon time: 1pm. This helps the restaurant if they are
crowded.
PRICE: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served all day.
Prices range from $4.50 - $13.95 (add drink, tax, and tip)
Invite family and friends.
Bomber spouses and friends are welcome! Looking forward to also
seeing out-of-town Bomber visitors.
Bombers Have Fun,
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA
-Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63) ~ Richland, WA
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>>From: Donna NELSON ('63)
I want to thank all the armed forces men and women and ashamed
to say I forgot to put my flag up yesterday on Memorial Day.
After watching many Memorial Day news events, was interested
in the news story of the little 8 year old boy who noticed a
tattered American flag flying in his community. I noticed the
same thing a few years ago in the cemetery at Einan's flying
above our parents' grave sites and of other service men and
women. I called by sister Deb ('77) in Richland and she called
Einan's. They told us the VFW maintains the flags, they called
them and it was replaced with a new one.
Thank you again to all who served.
-Donna NELSON ('63)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Talk about dreams coming true. The birthday girl is coming for a
slumber party on Thursday, but alas she is bringing her husband.
When you talk about 1/2 full or 1/2 empty kind of people, she is
the poster child for "bring another glass this one is way too
small, in fact make it three big A&W mugs and a teen burger
while you?re at it". Happy Birthday to Carolyn ROE DeJong ('63)
and her broken shoulder. If laughter is the best medicine, we'll
have you bowling by Friday noon. We've reserved the "Cat Box
Suite" here at Rancho Cerveza for you and LaMont, and laissez la
bon temps rouler.
-jimbeaux
p.s. be sure to bring the rules for that game that requires
eight decks of cards with the one eyed jacks and sevens removed,
nine dice, two potatoes, a piano, a pony, a day old newspaper
and a blindfold. We seem to have lost ours.
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: Leoma COLES ('63)
To: Bill BERLIN ('56)
I had forgotten the great Memorial Day parade in Anacortes until
I read your entry in today's Sandstorm. My family lived in
Anacortes, WA from 1974 until 1991 when my daughter graduated
from high school. My son and daughter were both very active in
Boy and Girl Scouts and we were in many parades and enjoyed the
small town life.
I especially miss the ferry rides up into the San Juan
Islands... hope to make it up there after I retire. I have lost
track of many of our friends up there, but my son and daughter
still keep in touch with their school mates through face book!
Thanks for the memories...
-Leoma COLES ('63) ~ Salem, OR where we saw a little sunshine
today... still cold at night
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Envy and such
OK... now I know we ain't spozed ta get all involved wishin'
we wuz somebody else and thinkin' that everything they do is so
cool and everything we do turns out all wrong and stuff... but I
gotta say that there are some kids... the Birthday Babe being
one of them, that I really do see through longing eyes... no not
like lust... but like... Dang, man, too cool for school... Her
Sweetie is the same... been like that since we were all in
school and it just continues... now this isn't the kind of thing
like back then... like back then I used to envy Terry DAVIS ('65)
cuz when we'd go to parties, he would go over in the corner and
mope... all the girls would go over to him and fawn all over him
to see what was wrong... wuzn't nuthin' wrong that a good dose a
lithium wouldn't a cured, but we didn't know 'bout stuff like
that back then... and besides... there was no way Terry and I
were gonna make ourselves look like Skip NUSSBAUM ('65) so we
shoulda just figured that out and got over it... but we didn't
of course... then there's one a my Vietnam pals... He lived in
Hawaii for years and years and I just thunk that was too darn
cool... now he lives in Huntington Beach and I still think
that's cool... I mean sittin' watchin' girls all day long...
butchaknow he has aired his share of ups and downs... like being
stuck with WARFORD ('65) for long stretches and having to take
him to the hang out and stuff... so OK... maybe he has a life
kinda like mine too... but I sure enjoy going to see him in
sunny California... now the Birthday girl is always seeming to
be in Hawaii too with her long haired cooler than heck surfer-
boy and I think... ahhhhhh gee... if I could just be like
them... but ya know? I ain't... I'm me and by golly that's what
I'm gonna be... but it don't mean I can't secretly well not so
secretly, admire them for the wonderful people they are and be
just thrilled to pieces when they let me know they're watching
the Eddie Aikau or some other fun thing... cuz I just think the
world of them... so my dear... HAPPY BIRTHDAY Carolyn ROE DeJong
on June 1, 2011... It's YOUR day!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Ken STALEY ('68)
To the COLE Family:
My father, Steamboat, was a friend of John, Sr. Dad passed away
recently and going through some of his things I found a picture
of Dad and John... and the whole bowling team. I'd be happy to
share it with you. Give me an email address and I'll see you get
a copy.
-Ken STALEY ('68)
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>>From: Maggie GILSTRAP O'Hara ('74)
To: Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)
Bring your laptop with you and I will take it my "geek". He will
fix it for you.
I look forward to visiting with you this summer and of course
camping with you on the "girls only" fishing trip to the Little
Susitna River.
See you soon!
-Maggie GILSTRAP O'Hara ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/02/11 ~ NOT
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Not enough entries for a REAL Alumni Sandstorm.
We do, however, have birthdays today:
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rick REED ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Neil McCARTNEY ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry FELDER ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gloria MINARD ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lori SIMPSON ('70)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/03/11
It was the 3rd of June, another sleepy, dusty, delta day...
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3 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber memorial today:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Mary Lee LESTER ('58)
Jean BRUNTLETT ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mick MIKULECKY ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan VANDENBERG ('65)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Re: From the Help Department
In e-mail with Marguerite GROFF Tompkins ('54), I have learned
that she has a new computer. Apparently it is not as smart as
her old one as she no longer has access to all the information
she had regarding The Class of '54.
So I am asking for those of you to help her out by providing her
with your current snail-mail address, etc. I would also ask you
to check out The Class of '54's web page and verify, to the best
of your knowledge, any information on it. And also provide the
webmaster, John BRUNTLETT ('54) with your most current e-mail
address.
The reason for this is that in three short years we will be
celebrating our 60th reunion, and those that plan such events
would really like to be up to date.
Thank you for your indulgence, and keep those cards and letters
coming in.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ in Mount Angel, OR
just waiting (righttt!!!) for the 80° weather we are
supposed to be getting by this weekend.
p.s. See what happens when a "not" issue comes out.
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Re: From the "Not again!" Department
Well, it has happened again. Once more I will be on the boards,
only this time with my wife Karyl and my youngest granddaughter
Lacy. We will be performing in the Brush Creek Players
production of "Shakespeare's Women", a play written and directed
by Ceilidh Campbell (yes, Maren, that's how she spells her first
name).
Performances will be on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 PM,
with matinees on Sunday at 2 PM beginning June 10th and running
through the 26th.
Those of you wishing tickets may email me and I will make the
necessary arrangement. Let me know the nights or afternoons you
wish to come, and how many in your party.
The Brush Creek PLayhouse is located on the Silverton Road just
west of Silverton at the corner of Silverton and Brush Creek
Roads. It the building looks like a school house, that's because
it was one in a former life. Hope to see some of you there.
To: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
There are rules for that game?
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ in slightly soggy Mount
Angel, OR, where the weather guessers are claiming
sunshine and 85 for this Saturday (the 4th), and due to
river levels the fleet will be represented by whaleboats
and LCM's at Rose Festival.
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>>From: Mary Lee LESTER Yarborough ('58)
This is 4th day I haven?t received Sandstorm at Frontier.com
Anyone else having same trouble?
-Mary Lee LESTER Yarborough ('58)
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>>From: Jean BRUNTLETT ('62)
To: Carol BLACK Foster ('48)
I think the DVD "Secret Mission Hanford" is available from
Spokane public television, at their KSPS.org site.
-Jean BRUNTLETT ('62)
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Bomber Memorial
>>Evelyn JOHNSON Johnson - Class of 1948 ~ 1931 - 2011
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/04/11
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5 Bombers and Theresa Hammer sent stuff:
Carol BLACK ('48), Joretta GARRISON ('58)
Dennis HAMMER ('64), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Brad UPTON ('74), Theresa Hammer (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joe WOOD ('48)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Helen CROSS ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Heather RYANNE ('92)
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>>From: Carol BLACK Foster ('48)
To: Jean BRUNTLETT ('62)
Re: DVD "Secret Mission Hanford"
Jean: Thanks for the info regarding the DVD on Hanford. You are
right about who has it as I finally located a phone number to
order it. I am anxious to show it to my kids and they probably
won't even be interested. ha.
Thanks again,
-Carol BLACK Foster ('48)
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>>From: Sue Pritchett, aka Joretta GARRISON ('58)
Re: Clyde "Bob" Bumgarner
Einan's Obits
RHS (and junior highs) teacher/coach died 5/26. Found on the
Einan's website.
-Sue Pritchett, aka Joretta GARRISON ('58)
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Re: Another Star is gone
Who was the first person to hit the beach at Anzio in WWII?
It was James Arness. He says he was no great hero, it is just
that he was the tallest man in the landing craft his sergeant
ordered him over the side to see how deep the water was. I beg
to differ with Mr Arness; anyone who goes into combat from a
landing craft is a hero to me. He was wounded in the leg and
spent a year in an Army hospital, he received the purple heart
and bronze star.
We already had a TV set by the time "Gunsmoke" was first aired
on September 10, 1955. I remember the early episodes always
started with Matt Dillon walking among the grave markers on wind
swept Boot Hill and doing a monologue which would have something
to do with the show for that night. Rest well on "Boot Hill"
Marshal Dillon, say hello to Doc, Chester, and Miss Kitty for
me, and have a tall cold one at the Long Branch Saloon.
-Dennis HAMMER ('64) ~ from Kennewick Lion Country, but I am
soon moving really close to the Lion's Den. So close I
will be able to listen to the home games from my "Cement
pond." That's right, I never thought I would own a house
with a swimming pool, and never wanted one, but it kinda
comes with the house.
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Donald Bundrant (Bomber Woulda Been - RIP)
Einan's Obits
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: Brad UPTON ('74)
I love me some Bombers! First show tonight [6/3/11] had at least
18 Bombers/spouses/offspring at the show! Thanks to all of them!
Two more shows tomorrow night at Laughs in Kirkland!
-Brad UPTON ('74)
PS. I'll be in Walla Walla next Saturday night at the
Le Chateau Winery.
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>>From: Theresa Hammer, Assistant Mgr, Hanford Resource Ctr
Re: EEOICPA Law Changes for Hanford workers!
Did YOU work at Hanford/PNNL?
Did YOUR PARENTS work at Hanford/PNNL?
Did YOUR GRANDPARENTS work at Hanford/PNNL?
Do you KNOW SOMEONE who worked at Hanford/PNNL?
On January 9, 2010 Congress allowed for the Hanford Site to
have Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) status under the Energy
Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act
(EEOICPA). Claimant's meeting SEC requirements (one of 22
specific cancers and employment during certain timeframes
at Hanford) are awarded Part B compensation without the
further analysis of a dose reconstruction. The law covers
other illnesses as well as cancers. If you or one of your
family members worked at Hanford or PNNL, please contact us
for more information.
EEOICPA is a federal law passed by Congress in July 2001.
The intent of the law is to award medical and/or monetary
compensation to workers in the Atomic Weapons Industry in
the event the worker developed an occupational illness
caused by exposure to a toxic substance at a Department of
Energy (DOE) facility.
If the worker is deceased, survivors can be awarded the
compensation. Survivors include (in order of eligibility):
~ Surviving spouse
~ Children of the worker
~ Parents of the worker
~ Grandchildren of the worker
~ Grandparents of the worker
As of April 4th over $752,000,000 has been awarded in monetary
and medical compensation to employees or families of workers
connected to Hanford or PNNL.
CONTACT:
The Hanford Resource Center toll-free at 888-654-0014
email: hanford.center@rrohio.com
-Theresa Hammer, Assistant Manager, Hanford Resource Center
888-654-0014
509-946-3333
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/05/11
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Kathie ROE ('64)
Mick HEMPHILL ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard RUSHWORTH ('70)
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>>From: Kathie ROE Truax ('64)
Friday night a bunch of us went to see Brad UPTON ('74) at
"Laughs" comedy club in Kirkland. He was hilarious. We also
saw him about 10 years ago in Portland. We enjoyed the show in
Portland, but thought he was especially good last night. It was
a fun night with Debbie LYONS ('65), Jim HAMILTON ('63) & Nancy
WICK Hamilton ('65), and Carolyn ROE DeJong ('63) (my fabulous
sister) & Lamont DeJONG ('63). We were told Brad is going to be
back at "Laughs" on 9/11, so those of you who haven't seen his
act may want to note this date on your calendar.
-Kathie ROE Truax ('64)
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>>From: Mick HEMPHILL ('66)
Re: '66 Reunion Reminder
Hi boys and girls,
Another reminder that the 45 year reunion for the Class of
'66 is three weeks away. The doings are at The Clarion Hotel,
1515 GWWay, June 24 and 25. Registration begins at 4pm each day.
Friday night is the social night with hors d'oeuvres, no-host
bar, sharing memories, and lots of laughter.
Saturday starts off with a golf tournament at Columbia Point.
A tour of the new RHS is scheduled for noon. Saturday night
activities begin with 4pm sign-in and social time. Banquet
dinner is at 6pm with program and door prizes to follow.
Please contact me for more information. We would love to
celebrate surviving this long with all of our classmates.
Bomber Cheers,
-Mick HEMPHILL ('66)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/06/11 ~ NOT
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Not enough entries for a REAL Alumni Sandstorm.
We do, however, have 1 birthday & 1 anniversary today:
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Thomas FRASER ('78)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Dave TAFF ('56) & Sharon PANTHER ('57)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/07/11
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCOY ('45), Mike CLOWES ('54)
Patti JONES ('60), David RIVERS ('65)
Betti AVANT ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marguerite GROFF ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Art NELSON ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Keva VAUGHN ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike MANLEY ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Laurie HUTTON ('72)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY today: Roy BALLARD ('63) & Nancy ERLANDSON ('67)
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>>From: Dick McCOY ('45/'46/'02)
Re: secret Hanford document
I watched the Hanford Doc, and it included shots of a Bomber
football team... pretty cool... with all green uniforms...
helmets, etc. It showed a completed pass. All you sharp Bombers,
what was the year, and who threw and who caught the pass.
-Dick McCoy from the tin can class of 1945.
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
First off, a tip of the ol' propeller beanie on account of it
being Marguerite GROFF's ('54) birthday. Many happy returns and
all of that to a young lady who has kept the flame of The Class
of '54 alive and well for the past several years.
And a reminder that I am still pushing tickets for the Brush
Creek Plays production of "Shakespeare's Women". Opening night is
this Friday, the 10th, and continuing for the next two weekends
after.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ it really did hit 80+ on
Saturday, but cooled down on Sunday and even rained in
Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Patti JONES Ahrens ('60)
>>From: Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon Richland
Build old/new friendships. Reservations aren't necessary. Many
Bombers do like to let us know they are coming so please email
if you wish... OK if you don't.
WHEN: Saturday, June 11, 2011
WHERE: JD Diner, 3790 Van Giesen, West Richland, WA 99353
Used to be Coney Island
Heading west from Richland on Van Giesen JD's is on the
right side just two buildings from the river.
Building with Maroon lettering says "JD Diner".
TIME: Lots come around 12:30pm
Luncheon time: 1pm. This helps the restaurant if they are
crowded.
PRICE: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served all day.
Prices range from $4.50 - $13.95 (add drink, tax, and tip)
Invite family and friends.
Bomber spouses and friends are welcome! Looking forward to also
seeing out-of-town Bomber visitors.
Bombers Have Fun,
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA
-Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63) ~ Richland, WA
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Well shut my mouth
OK... I know I was excited about heading for the Rat Fink
Reunion, but when I filled out my yellow sticky for the month the
Reunion was not that close so that's no excuse... all I can say
is (a) the Reunion was just way too cool); and (b) I am sorry
to say that Susan VANDENBERG ('65 HB on 6/3/11) joins the ranks
of the "I got stiffed by Rivers on my b-day". No excuses...
it is right there on my large cheat sheet... just didn't get
transferred to the yellow sticky... seems like I'm always a day
late and a dollar short on something (I remember the first time
Brian's ('65) Father said that about Ricky WARFORD ('65)...
I thought is was so cleaver)... I am getting a tad worried that
Mick HEMPHILL ('66) does not take me seriously on the crashing of
the '66 Reunion. And something that really bothered me about his
little reminder in the SS is that I think he spelled Or Derves
like they spell it in the dicshunery... I'm sorry kids... but
there is no way the Micky I know could do that with out the help
of "spellcheck"... just no way no how. Well, it's almost time
for the '65ers to hit town again and I can tell you I am a ready
teddy (Milner was so cool when he said that... sounded just like
Buddy Holly). So class of '66 beware cuz we'll getcha when you
aren't looking!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Betti AVANT ('69)
Re: family get together
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Picture taken on June 2, 2011 at Ray's Cafe in Ballard, WA.
From left is Jean BRUNTLETT ('62), Robert AVANT ('69), and
Betti AVANT ('69). Jean and the Avant twins are cousins. Jean
lives in Cheney, Robert in Lake Stevens, and Betti in Lacey.
It was a great view of the bay but unfortunately we couldn't eat
out on the deck as is typical of Seattle weather it was cloudy
and raining.
-Betti AVANT ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where on Saturday we hit 80º.
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2 Bombers sent stuff and 2 Bomber memorials today:
Mick HEMPHILL ('66)
Vic MARSHALL ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Darvis BERGAM ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jane SIMMONS ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill WINGFIELD ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dyanna COOK ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gaylinn WRIGHT ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marcia EHINGER ('71wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rita Lane ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Robert EVANS ('89)
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>>From: Mick HEMPHILL ('66)
Re: '66 reunion
I have to respond to David RIVERS' ('65) comments questioning my
spelling ability, and that the goons from '65 intend to crash our
party on the 24th.
First of all, if it weren't for spell check I would never write
an e-mail letter to anyone. Besides, who could spell "whores de
ovaries" correctly without using spell check? Maybe only a
Philadelphia lawyer living in Las Vegas?
We were considering hiring a security company to protect our
interests from the '65 crashers. After doing a little research
we discovered that most of these guys actually graduated in '66
anyway, as they had to come back and complete the required
courses. We are excited to be reunited once again with our
classmates even if they say they graduated in '65?
See all of you on the 24th,
-Mick HEMPHILL ('66)
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>>From: Vic MARSHALL ('71)
Re: All in the Family
Today is kind of a two-fer mainly because I could not quite get
my act together to send wishes in a timely fashion when I should
have. Today, Wednesday, June 8th is the birthday of Gaylinn
WRIGHT Matuska ('66). Since she has never really shared her exact
age or date of graduation with me, I am hoping that 1966 is the
right year ['67 is correct -Maren]. Gaylinn has had her share of
challenges this past year and so very special wishes go to her
today. The two-fer part of this deal is that younger sis (she
would insist that she is MUCH younger) celebrated her birthday on
May 28th. That would be Tracy WRIGHT Tucker ('76). Both are very
special people to me, as is brother Kenny ('63). Not sure but I
should have wished HIM a happy birthday on February 13th. So, now
I have covered ALL of you.
I met this clan through my good buddy, George DANA ('70-RIP)
who's folks lived just across the back fence from their mother.
What started out as a casual meeting 30 or so years ago has
turned into a lifetime of friendship and good times. Only in
Richland do things like that happen...
I also wanted to take this opportunity to remind all my fellow
Class of 1971 classmates that our reunion is not too far off...
August 12-14th. We are still looking for "missing" classmates.
Please check out the list at http://www.71bombers.com and let me
know if you can fill in any info for us!! This is also a reminder
to my fellow classmates to get your registrations in ASAP. We
need to get some preliminary estimates for food and beverage
(well, mainly food because we all know there can NEVER be too
many beverages!!). And you may want to start catching a cat nap
here and there, so you will be rested for all the dancing and
fun we expect to have. And for those of us living in the Eastern
time zone, I cannot stress the difference that 3 hour body time
difference makes when you get beyond 9pm Pacific time... I think
they call it auto-pilot...
I just realized that 50 years ago today, I would probably have
been packing my towel about now and heading for the big pool and
40 years ago, it would have been down to the river for a little
dock tag or hanging at Brunke's dock and trying to get a peek at
the girls over on the Maki's dock... not sure when exactly I made
the transition from pool to river but summer ALWAYS meant being
by the water somewhere. Let's get some summer memories revved
up... long, warm evenings spent tooling Richland or packing as
many people as you could into the car for buck night at the drive
in. The guys who probably spent their first time "away" from home
working the pea harvest and of course, the ever elusive submarine
races... which seemed to gain a greater following during the
summer time. Great memories of a simpler time...
-Vic MARSHALL ('71) ~ From steamy Beverly Hills, MI where we are
supposed to flirt with 93° and a new record for this date...
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>>David LEITENBERG ~ Class of 1974 ~ 1956 - 2011
>>Rembert RYALS - Class of 1949 ~ 1933 - 2011
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Gary BEHYMER ('64)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol BISHOP ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patti JONES ('60)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Dennis HASKINS & Shirley COLLINGS ('66)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: William T. WILEY ('56) ~ Artist
WILEY's web site
Re: Mary McGUIRE ('65)
40th reunion photo from Sacred Heart
See Class of 1968 ~ Front row ? second person from the left (;-)
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Hardy Har Har
That Mickey HEMPHILL ('66) is just a card, isn't he! Don't he
know that security guards are all old guys with white beards
and that hiring KEENEY ('65) to watch the place is like inviting
Terry DAVIS ('65) or Ricky WARFORD ('65) to watch over the 16
vestal virgins in a whiter shade of pale?! This kid is way slower
than I thought. But today I gotta small problem... ya see I was
loading new pix on facebook and up popped Duncan SINCLAIR's ('65)
picture with a notice that it was his birthday on June 8th...
now I've always had Duncan as listed on the 10th and have always
done his HB on the 10th... but his facebook page had many people
wishing him HB on the 8th including some of his kids... Now I
know that we as parents often confuse our kid's names, ages and
birthdays... but our kids usually get that stuff right... so
along with today's birthday babe, I gotta cover my six and wish
the Dunk an HB too... had a very weird dream last night... my
daughter was getting married and it was my job to get her to the
church on time... my car was all torn apart and I was trying to
get it back together in time... she had overslept and was in no
hurry... then Beej and all the '65ers came over and wanted to go
somewhere... I tried to splane what I needed to do and could we
get together the next day... NO was the answer... glad I woke
up... well I gotta take a conference call so I will now wish
one of our biggest Bomber-babe Bomber fans of all time a HAPPY
BIRTHDAY, Patti JONES ('60) on June 9, 2011 and U 2 Duncan (I'm
such a great texter)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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6 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber memorial today:
Dick McCOY ('45), Mike CLOWES ('54)
Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Betti AVANT ('69), Debbie MEFFORD ('81)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bonnie STEEBER ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Lee LESTER ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Duncan SINCLAIR ('65)
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>>From: Dick McCOY ('45/'46/'02)
Re: Paul Alley (NAB-RIP)
I have learned of the death of Paul Alley, not a Bomber, but he
raised like ten who were, and my heart goes out to all of them.
Paul and I were the best of friends in the sixties, and life was
good. I last saw him about five years ago. I know that he and the
late Bernie Sauressig (NAB) are together again on some cloud up
there. Good times boys.
Also it's a fond farewell to a good schoolmate Rem Ryals ('49-RIP).
He was a fun guy and a great lawyer. Our sympathy to wife Patty
and family. I have not seen his notice on these pages as of yet.
Later, Paul and Rem
-Dick McCOY ('45)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Re: Ticket Scalping
As reported in these pages previously, the Brush Creek Players
are presenting "Shakespeare's Women". The play was originally to
open this Friday, June 10. Due to a tragedy in the family of one
of our cast members, the opening has been pushed back to Sunday,
June 12th at 2pm. The remainder of the performance schedule will
remain intact. Any one wanting tickets to any of the performances
can contact me by e-mail, and I will do my best to get you hooked
up. Ticket prices are $10 per person, with a senior discount of
$2 (such a deal).
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ in Mount Angel, OR, where
a warming trend is being forecast. One must remember, however,
that Portland's Rose Festival will be going on this week and
into next (traditionally bad weather).
p.s. In addition to my wife and youngest granddaughter being in
the show, my second son will be running lights and sound for
the production (he is my granddaughter's uncle).
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>>From: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
Re: Beverly June Johnson (Bomber Mom - RIP)
Through my tears I write of the loss of Bev Johnson - one of
My Mother's dearest friends. She was a 2nd mother to me and I
visited her "H" house on Delafield every time I was in Richland.
Bev was a Bomber Mom to Kurt ('63) Johnson (Sherri Ward ('63)),
Deirdre ('65) Johnson, Charles ('70) Johnson (Tammara Ward ('70))
Megan ('73) Johnson Cartmell (Dick Cartmell ('73)).
I know my Mom was waiting for Bev with open arms where the
streets are paved with green & gold... along with all those
other Bomber Moms and Dads...
It was great knowing you, Bev -- rest in peace.
Bomber cheers,
-Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Ok so who's guilty?
"In 2002 thanks to support by Bechtel Hanford and with help from
many volunteers, about 27 tons worth of beer cans, and other
debris left there over the last 60 years was removed."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bateman_Island
Re: Web Site for George VALDEZ ('63)
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: Betti AVANT ('69)
Re: Ballard flowers
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2011/Xtra/Any/110610-Ava-00.htm
Here is a sampling of the gorgeous flowers in the neighborhood
where my cousin Jean BRUNTLETT ('62) was staying in Ballard, WA
Most of them are rhodies but there are others, too. BTW, #9 is a
puzzle... help from any Bomber is welcome.
-Betti AVANT ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where there are lots of flowers
blooming around my apartment complex too
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>>From: Debbie MEFFORD Brackensick ('81)
The Class of 1981 reunion committee is trying to get as many
classmates as possible to sign up for our 30 year Class Reunion
that takes place this summer in Richland on July 15-16.(the more
the merrier!) Please look at the list below of missing classmates
for whom we do not have contact information. If you know how to
contact any of these people, please contact them and direct them
to our class web page at http://1981bombers.org
Connie AARDAL, Mark AASE, Tammy ACTON, Guin ADAMS, Thomas ALBAT,
Vanna AMES, Maria ANDERSON, Jamie ARCHIBALD, Cheryl ARMSTRONG,
David AUGIER, Denise BACKER, Chris BACKSTROM, Tracy BADGER,
Susan BAINARD, Barbara BAKER, Greg BALLEW, Doug BARNES,
Stacy BAUGH, Darryl BEASLEY, Clay BECK, Terren BECKER,
John BEITZ, Jana BELL, Melody BENNETT, Jeff BIGGS, Tom BLADOW,
Mary BOCK, Kathy BOMBINO, Terry BOWER, Tom BOWERS, Greg BRAUER,
Teresa BRESINA, Sue BRONESKE, Patrick BROWN, Joey BRUUN,
Scott BURRUP, Terri BUTLER, Tracie BYRON, Mike CAMPBELL,
Linda CARTER, Traci CHICHETTI, Kayle CHRISTENSEN, Mark CLAYPATCH,
David COLEMAN, Shawn COLLIGAN, Dean COMPAU, Joclyn CONLEY,
Donna CONN, Greg CONNER, David COPPINGER, John COSGROVE,
Todd COUCH, Roberta CURTIS, David DALE, David DALING, Doug DAVIS,
Everette DAY, Teri DEAN, David DESCHANE, John DIETZ,
Kristen DIETZ, Darren DIXON, Kim DORMAN, Jenny DOVER,
Donald DUNLAP, Denise DUSBABEK, Kerry EDGAR, James EHLERT,
Vicky ELBERG, Dave ELL, Becky EMERY, Mike ENGELBRECHT,
Peggy ERIKSEN, Steven FABER, Marc FELCH, Rance FEMRITE,
Steve FESER, Donna FISCHER, Maureen FITZPATRICK,
Kathy REDRICKSON, Gwen FREEMAN, Vivian FRICK, Tami GALLIEN,
Ron GALPIN, Mary GAMBLE, Becky GANDERS, Ken GAUGUSH, Tim GERDES,
Mark GILBERT, La'Del GILSON, Larry GOFF, Dianne GOLD,
David GOLDSMITH, Gwen GOLLADAY, Joe GOMEZ, Craig GOTTSCH,
Scott GREEN, Brian GREENE, Ujala GUPTA, Andy GUZEK,
Sheryl HABERMAN, Joe HALE, Aaron HAMSON, Sally HANSEN,
Barry HARBINSON, Greg HAYDEN, Tom HEDGES, Rene HENDRIX,
Tom HINKLE, Barbara HODGES, Jill HODGSON, Linda HODGSON,
Kathy HUNTER, Tom HUNTLEY, Julie HUTCHINSON, Deanne HYDE,
Greg HYDE, Liza ICAYAN, Paul JACKSON, Lisa JELMBERG,
Karen JENSEN, Mary Lynn JENSEN, Jim JEROME, Jeff JOHNSON,
Debbie JOHNSTON, Mark JONES, Maryann JONES, Natalie JORDAN,
Clint KALLENBACH, Sheila KELLY, Lynn KING, Paul KING, Kim KION,
Henry KOSKI, Beth KOVACS, Sandra KUHLMAN, Donna KULICK,
Marie LAEGREID, Dana LANGLOIS, Marie LEE, Doug LEIGH,
Chris LENTZ, Susan LEONARD, Kristen LINDQUIST, Karla LINDSAY,
Margaret LOGMAN, Jacquelyn LOHDEFINCK, Curt LUTTRELL, Dan LUZZO,
Steve MAGER, Paul MANOLOPOULOS, Todd MARTIN, Teresa MARUSHIA,
Graydon MATHESON, Becky MATHEWS, Geoffrey MAUK, Lance McCULLEY,
Doug McDANIEL, Cheryl McELFRESH, Toni McELROY, Debbie McGEE,
Cheryl McINTOSH, Terri McKIBBIN, Steve McMILLAN, Kim McVICKER,
Laura MENDEL, Kelly MENTER, Kent MESFORD, Tom MESSENGER,
Michelle MESSMER, Jody METZ, Lynne MIDDLETON, Doug MIELKE,
Meg MILLBAUER, David MILLER, Debbie MOELLENKAMP, Linda MOHR,
Laura MOLES, Laurie MORAN, Shannon MOREY, Lori MOSS,
Patricia MULLER, Jon MULLIGAN, Diana MYERS, Eric MYERS,
Kenneth MYERS, Don MYLES, Richard MYRICKS, Donald NOAKES,
Peter NORTON, John OMBRELLARO, William O'NEIL, Scott OSTLER,
Theresa O'TOOLE, Scott PAYNE, Mike PEALE, Howard PEDERSON,
Nancy PHILIPP, Cherie PIERT, David PLATTER, Richard POORMAN,
Clay POPLIN, Susan POTTMEYER, Allison PRIDE,
Michelle PRINDIVILLE, Dave PROUDFOOT, Cori PYKE, Robert PYKE,
Rick RABE, Lori RAEKES, Leon RAIL, Amy RAKE, Kristi RAMSEY,
Frank RAPOZA, Barbara RAY, Beverly RHODES, Perry RIGGLE,
Angie ROBERTS, Jeanne ROBERTS, Tracey ROBERTS, Cathy ROECKER,
Vince ROLIE, Robin ROSE, Tracy RUSSELL, Troy SANDALL,
Don SANDLIN, Cheryl SANT, Lauren SCHAEDEL, Cindy SCOTT,
Lisa SEDLACEK, Keri SEGNA, Susan SEIDEL, Mitchell SELL,
Angela SEYBOLD, Theresa SHARP, Devin SHELBY, Ross SHEPHARD,
Suzanne SKVAREK, David SLEATER, Dana SMITH, Doug SMITH,
Lisa SMITH, Shawn SMITH, Lori SMITH, Bret SODERQUIST,
Paul STANGELAND, Brian STEFFENS, Jamie STEICHEN, Troy STIVERS,
David STOCKER, Greg STONE, Kelly STRAIN, Cory SURPLUS,
Brent TALBOT, Heidi TAYLOR, Lynn TAYLOR, Tom THELAN, Greg THOMAS,
Greg THOMAS, Becky THOMPSON, Cullen TOLLBOM, Stacy TOTH,
Joyce TRUE, Peggy UNDERWOOD, Kathy UPTON, Julie VAUGHN,
Steve VERSTEEG, Heidi Von ESSEN, Brian VORHEIS, Gary WALKER,
Terri WALLACE, Bruce WELLINGTON, Tom WICK, Beth WILLARD,
William WILLIAMS, Chevelle WILLIS, Rick WILMOTH, Lori WILSON,
Wendy WINER, Chance WOLF, Twila WOOD, John WORSTER, Jacki WYATT,
Jaki YONCE, Glen YOUNG, Vince ZORICH.
Please encourage people register for the reunion. If people
cannot come to the reunion they should still update their contact
information using http://1981bombers.org/?page=contact
Thank you,
RHS 1981 Reunion Committee
-Debbie MEFFORD Brackensick ('81)
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>>Sandra ROADIFER Prety - Class of 1970 ~ 1952 - 2011
Bomber Memorials
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Also
>>Rybeca Annmichelle Conner (class of 2013) ~ 11/6/94 - 5/14/11
Rybeca was a sophomore at RHS
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Richard ROBERTS ('49), Mike CLOWES ('54)
Barb ISAKSON ('58), Betti AVANT ('69)
Dan LAYBOURN ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jay BUTLER ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Darlene MINARD ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry AESCHLIMAN ('60)
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>>From: Richard "Dick" ROBERTS ('49)
Re: Rem RYALS ('49-RIP)
Rem was a high school/college buddy and best man at our wedding,
Carol TYNER ('52) in 1954. Two great memories: we double dated
with a couple of squeezable secretaries, Rem's date was Katie
Disney who later in life married Gene CONLEY ('48), and I can't
remember the name of my date. Anyway, they knew what we were
up to and before we went out to park and neck somewhere, they
insisted we buy them hamburgers and a milk shake to which we
readily agreed. We thought that was pretty funny. The second
was when Hazel, Rem's mom, loaned her car to Rem for a trip to
Portland to meet up with another buddy, Rufus PEDERSON ('48-RIP),
who was there for the summer selling Kirby vacuum cleaners.
We had a great weekend and a particular bar I remember, but not
the name, had fish tanks as a part of the bar structure so as
you drank, you could watch the fish swim around until you got
dizzy. Rem was a good friend, full of creative mischief, kind,
respected, smart and admired by those who knew him. He will be
missed.
-Richard "Dick" ROBERTS ('49) ~ From an RV parked at a resort
along a beautiful river in Green Spring, WI
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
It is with heavy heart that I come to you, to tell you that
the production of "Shakespeare's Women" has been cancelled. A
disappointment to many in the cast, but there were some seemingly
insurmountable problems that necessitated the end. To those of
you who were planning to attend, I am sorry; maybe some other
time and some other place.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ in cloudy Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Barb ISAKSON Rau ('58)
To: Mary Lee LESTER ('58)
Happy birthday to you [on 6/10], it time not to count the years -
right! Just enjoy your day with friends and family!
Class Mate
-Barb ISAKSON Rau ('58)
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>>From: Betti AVANT ('69)
Re: some more flowers in Ballard
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2011/Xtra/Ava/110611-00.htm
Re: Flower Picture #9
Thanks to Holley and Mary Ann for answering the mystery plant
question I posed with my pictures. It's a Euphorbia characais
ssp. wulfenii. I knew I could count on the Bomber faithful as my
cousin's wife didn't even know what it was and she can just about
tell you what any plant is by looking at it.
-Betti AVANT ('69) ~ Lacey, WA
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>>From: Dan LAYBOURN ('70)
Re: Sad News
One of the good guys of '70 left us too soon.
Vaya Con Dios, Dave Carroll ('70-RIP)... you'll be missed.
Article from The Olympian
David is survived by wife Michael IBATUAN Carroll ('70).
-Dan LAYBOURN ('70)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Barb ISAKSON ('58)
Jeff DeMEYER ('62)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave SHEELEY ('67)
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>>From: Barb ISAKSON Rau ('58)
Re: Richard MILLER ('62)
To the Class of '62
If you remember or are a friend of Richard MILLER ('62), you
might like to know he's a neighbor of mine. He has no computer
but could use a call, card and even better yet a visit and help.
He seem to be too proud of a person to ask for help but sure
could use it.
Thank You,
-Barb ISAKSON Rau ('58)
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>>From: Jeff DeMEYER ('62)
These '62 classmates are still missing:
Linda BEMENT Petterson, David BELL, Herbert E BLEVINS,
Doug BURNS, Barry DAHL, Lesie Lang Dalton, Ron DYKES,
Ken ELLIOTT, Roger FARBER, Magaret GIBSON Tucker, Patricia HAHN,
Clark HALL, Linda HANSON Toth, Tom HARMON, Richard HENDERSON,
Mike HOLCOMB, Gearld HOOPER, Freddie LENHART, Jerry LIDDELL,
Richard LLOYD, Doug LUKENS, Ben MILES, Carole PETTERSON Graham,
Steve SCHELL, Rod SHANKS, Martha SHIPMAN Reed, Margret SMITH,
Rick SMOLEN, Suzann TABBERT, Lloyd TAYLOR, Sue Yount TOMLINSON,
Pat TRUJILLO Hunter, Laurel VILCIL Murry, Mary WAMSLEY,
Walter WEBB, Linda WHITTAKER, Dave WILSON, Cathy WILSON Ward,
Valeree WORKMAN Offerman, Yvonne WRIGHT.
If you know their whereabouts, please email me or cal me at
1-509-946-5074.
Thank You.
-Jeff DeMEYER ('62)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: '65ers
OK kids... I've been to the Rat Fink Reunion and back which means
June is here! That means L.A. Roadster Show on Father's Day
weekend then................RICHLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
'65ers are gathering again as usual. June 24th Weekend. I'll be
in town and at the DQ on Thursday evening. Friday we should meet
for Spudies between 8 and maybe 8:30... OK? Then the day just
goofing off till around 5pm Then we'll gather at Cecilia's ('65)
for the car cruze. After the road clears maybe we can head over
to the Clarion and see some '66ers... tho they are certainly
invited to watch the cruze with us as are all others. I'll pick
up snacks for Cecilia's and water and sodas... but BYOB (beer
and bottle) and bring any food you care to bring. We seem to
always have a bunch left over tho. Saturday is the car show and
I'm waiting for word From SIMPSON ('65) to see if there is a
party Saturday night before we TOTALLY CRASH the '66ers evening.
I hear KEENEY ('65) has been hired as security for the '66
Reunion so no fake IDs will be required. See you soon!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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Dateline: Richland
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3 Bombers sent stuff today:
Ed WOOD ('62}
Jim HAMILTON ('63)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Verne HUSKE ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chris MARSHALL ('69)
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>>From: Ed WOOD ('62}
My son Brian's two killers were sentenced to 61 and 96 months in
prison Friday afternoon, June 10th. This closes a sad chapter in
my life. I hope. They have 30 days to notify of any intent to
appeal.
Weichert, Bowling sentenced for three North Whidbey highway deaths
Judge Chokes Up At Sentencing In Crash That Killed Father, 2 Others
The next chapter will be to work vigorously to have drug per se
laws passed in the 33 states that do not yet have one. These
laws mimic the alcohol per se laws that have so dramatically
reduced drunk driving convictions incidents over the last
several decades. Roadside tests show that drugged driving is far
more prevalent than drunk driving. And unlike drunk driving that
is decreasing in frequency, drugged driving is increasing.
-Ed WOOD ('62} ~ Back in Morrison, CO
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Congratulations to Brother Leo WEBB ('63) for finally earning his
letter as a Grandfather.
jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: A day early for once in my life
Gotta hit the friendly skies for a quick trip and will be outa
computer range (for me that means it is sitting at home and I'm
somewhere else) for a day so I gotta wish a great pal an HB a
day early... that's OK because I always give him his very
politically incorrect and inappropriate for general viewing BD
card late so I guess it kinda works out... this kid has an older
sister ('55) who may still sing base for the Clovers or the
Temps... not sure which one any more... a pretty normal sis ('63)
and a brother ('65) who is well... he just is... and plays a mean
dueling banjo... My dad told me, at about the age of 4 or 5, that
this kid's dad was the best pipe/steam fitter in the state... I'm
sure he was... not sure why my Pop would impart that little bit
of info to me at such an early age... maybe he thunk I would need
it some day... .Oh, by the way... I noticed that Doug LUKENS ('62)
is reported as missing... how can one of the best pitchers ever
to come outa Spalding go missing???????????? Just gots ta be a
mistook! Well, anyway... here we go with a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
Gus KEENEY ('57) BE CAREFUL ON THOSE MOTOR CYCLES, SON... yer a
year older!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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Dateline: Richland
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Not enough entries for a REAL Alumni Sandstorm.
We do, however, have birthdays today:
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gus KEENEY ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: James PEDERSEN ('72)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/15/2011
Dateline: Richland
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2 Bombers sent stuff today:
David RIVERS ('65)
Mike PERKINS ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nadine SMITH ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy MOUTON ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Debbie LIEN ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Eileen O'NEIL ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jo HEIDLEBAUGH ('74)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: We are the Bombers mighty mighty Bombers......
Dear "Ricky" Son, you don't need to know what the Oracle ('63)
is referring to when he sends congrats to his buds... Alls that's
portant is that Leo ('63) knew! Hell man... if ya hadda have a
clue ain't no one would ever unnerstan much of anything
Jimbeaux, MADDY ('67) or that "never to wed/Nevertowed" dude
were blabbering on about! Now, One purpose of this post is to
warn the western United States that the "Month of terror" is
about to start for two (sweat shiver shake) Bomber-babe/Sorry 7
b-day girls... It lasts a month and there is no telling the
damage they will accomplish during that month... one thing sure,
Wm. Sherman was a slacker compared to these two... but first... I
gotta mention something that came up this weekend... A theory was
posited by one a them NAB's (but he comes from a small town too)
that Bomberdom is a cult. I had no problem agreeing with his
hypo and confirmed that in my mind it is entirely factual...
indeed... when the name "Ray STEIN ('64) was mentioned... one of
the uninformed queried "who is Ray Stein?" Well, other than being
the name Jackson KEENEY ('65) believes Terry DAVIS ('65) shoulda
adopted when he changed his name... the others of us just had to
shake our heads in pity for this poor girl (her Mom IS a BOMBER,
by the way)... you see, Bombers come from parents who for the
most part, left their homes in some other part of the country
and moved out into the desert by the water, not knowing a single
soul. Yes there were some whole towns that made the trek and
those people were lucky to have friends from home... but for
the most part we were transplants... those of us who were raised
in Richland know full well that the other kids were not just
neighbors... they and their folks were family... I told this
fellow that I truly believe that when one of us gets cut... we
all bleed... Bombers are kids that will drive or fly across a
state or several just to spend a few hours together when one is
in need... Bombers are always there for one another... Bombers
love their fellow Bombers with a love so deep it passes all
understanding... Bombers are special... not because we are any
better than anyone else, but for the ties that bind us together.
So count your lucky stars you are bombers! Case in point... these
two birthday girls (only one formally mentioned of the duo today)
have been buds since time began... the younger b-day girl today
has been in my life as long as I can remember... .I just love
having Bomber babes around to drool over and remember... So
today, June 15, 2011, Cathy MOUTON ('65) and her pal MURPHY...
more on that on the 23rd) and Jo HEIDLEBAUGH ('74) are being
wished a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Mike PERKINS ('67)
Re: Clark AFB K-9 Cemetery
To: Peg SHEERAN Finch ('63)
Sorry to take so long getting back to you. Very busy here.
Regarding your remark about Pinatubo's ash, good point. I
hadn't thought about that, so I tried Googling 'Clark AFB K-9
Cemetery'. Lots of links, but none which opened for me. Maybe
you'll have more luck. When I first arrived in China I would
have attributed that to provider/bandwidth problems. Now, after
a year, I know that the PR of C has quite an aggressive policy
of blocking sites they either don't understand, or consider
somehow subversive. I've almost given up trying to discern the
logic in their choices. Why, for example, would Tripod (with all
its Bomber links) be considered a danger to the state? I asked
them, the Tripodians, and they didn't know why either. They
just knew they were blocked. Normally it is more amusing than
irritating, with one major exception. IMDB (Internet Movie Data
Base), is my mainstay for keeping track of who be who in modern
films but it is also blocked, reportedly because of pro Tibet
movie links. And even more perplexing is why Facebook is blocked
here, but next door, in North Korea, it is allowed by one of the
strangest, most repressive regimes on the planet. Go figger.
Well, it won't be a problem much longer. I will be home in time
for Cool Desert Nights, and am ready to scarf down some of that
marvelous Yakima Valley asparagus and sweet corn (and a few
Spuddies, of course). As I was just telling a classmate, they
have something here that is yellow, found on a cob, and looks
like corn but tastes like what I imagine a mixture of starch and
paper-pulp might. Nothing at all like that delicious sweet stuff
from the Basin and Valley. Strange, the things you miss.
As to your question about what I'm doing in China -- I'm working
to help McDermott build a fabrication facility in a Joint
Venture with a Chinese shipbuilding company. McD designs,
builds, and installs offshore platforms. They are trying to
broaden their scope by getting into the FPSO (Floating,
Processing, Storage, and Offloading) market. We furnish the
topside processing bits and our partner furnishes the tanker
hulls. I'm involved with developing and implementing the quality
system. Introducing them to international standards and
controls. Something about which I confess to having mixed
emotions. I've spent 26 months in-country as a civilian
contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan and have, on three occasions,
been close enough to feel, through the soles of my boots, the
impact of dud rounds (2 mortar, 1 rocket) later found to be of
Chinese manufacture. Not close enough to have done harm had they
performed as advertised, but still ... help raise the level of
product quality? Well, it's a funny ol' world, ain't it.
However, having audited several manufacturing facilities here
and seen the high levels of quality achieved with their state of
the art computerized machining gear I tell myself that the
munitions problems probably didn't come from a production
failure on this end. Instead I have a vivid mental image of a
bunch of robed and bearded insurgents in a cave, down on their
hunkers around a campfire, having as much luck deciphering their
armaments instructions as I did with the plans to my last Some-
Assembly-Required furniture project from here.
In the course of working overseas for 15 years I have had more
than a few IAFOW (It's A Funny Old World) moments, and oddly
enough two more of them concerned China, Bombers, and munitions.
In 1989 I went to Singapore on an ACT (Agip-Chevron-Texaco)
project to build, install, commission, and operate an oil
platform for the government of the Peoples Republic of China
(HZ-21-1, if you care to Google). The jacket (support structure)
was fabricated in China. My job was to oversee inspection on the
modification of a tanker, in Singapore, and the fabrication of
the topsides and living quarters, in Indonesia. After which, I
was to go to China for inspection oversight on the hook-up and
commissioning. Unfortunately, the 6-month window for that portion
of the job coincided with the May-Nov typhoon season in the South
China Sea.
We were blown off the platform 6 times. Usually this meant a
10-14 hour wild ride back to the sheltered waters of Hong Kong,
by which time the storms would have headed north to hose down
southeastern China, or Taiwan and Japan. Then, with no shore
time for me, we'd turn around and head back out to the platform.
The same 10-14 hour ride, but much smoother. One time, however,
in late 1990, I lucked out and got a helo ride from the platform
into Shenzen, and grabbed a taxi to the Nan Hai Hotel, in
Shekou, where I was counting on at least 2 days of room service,
my first beer in a month and catching up on world news with
satellite TV.
But first, flashback to 1963, when my mother did a very rude
thing. By age 14 I'd been an only child in a single parent
household for 11 years so my little world was rocked when she
had the nerve to get remarried, and to a teacher, of all things.
Well, a former teacher and Col Hi principal in '46 and '47 named
Graham Potter. The only plus I could see was getting out of
the pre-fab at 1023 Willard and moving on u-u-u-p to the North
side... well, a few blocks north anyway, to a RANCH HOUSE at
1513 Sanford. And it was fortuitously located a block from a
family with 3 brothers, two of whom were around my age. One a
year older, one a year younger and all of us sharing an interest
in military history, marksmanship, and exercising the local
jackrabbits and assorted varmints.
During the course of exploring our mutual interests,
marksmanship (at the Sacajewea Rifle and Pistol Club and the
old Camp Hanford range under the guidance of volunteers such
as Roger KOONTZ ('55) and exercising jackrabbits (just about
anywhere there was sagebrush) we talked, as 12-15 year olds will
do, about our futures: "Whatcha gonna be when you grow up?" The
older brother and I were, as I recall, undecided (I still am)
but the younger brother had no doubt. At 12-13 he was physically
still the boy, not yet the man, but it didn't take long around
him to appreciate his keen mind, and only a little longer to
become aware of his huge reservoir of sheer will. So when he
stated, matter-of-factly, that he was going to be a Marine I
didn't roll my eyes, or snort, derisively. I just filed it away.
Time passed, the family moved wa-a-a-a-y across town and
separated by the vast distance between Westgate and the east
side of GWWay, and the even greater class divide (freshman,
sophomore, junior, senior), I lost touch with them. The older
brother I remember seeing in the late 70's, but have no
recollection of having contact with, or even hearing about the
younger brother past 1965. No, I didn't see him again until ...
fast forward 25 years to that hotel room in southern China.
T'was a dark and stormy night but I didn't care. I was channel
surfing on a non-rocking bed while sipping a cold one and
waiting for room service when what, to my wondering eye should
appear, but a familiar profile strolling across the screen under
the CNN logo and the tag 'with the troops in Saudi'. Taller,
leaner and wearing the uniform of a USMC Lt. Colonel, but
unmistakably the younger brother... and the "moment" struck.
Here was Bomber-1 hip deep in a US Govt. approved project to
help Country A tap mineral resources, a portion of which would
undoubtedly go to fueling/lubricating/energizing the very state
owned armaments factories which had reportedly been supplying
their products to the Country B armed forces which Bomber-2 was
about to face, in another US Govt. approved project... the
liberation of Kuwait. Yep, IAFOW (It's A Funny Old World).
I know, I know. Paul Harvey did it so much better. I rarely
guessed the subject's identity when Paul told "The Rest of the
Story", but I'm sure you've already figured out that Bomber-2,
Jim MATTIS ('68), survived that "project" as well as a similar
one in the vicinity several years later.
Put in historical context my project makes a sort of sense. It
was given the green light well before the Berlin Wall came down.
It was a time when Com-Bloc solidarity was shaky and it probably
seemed like a good idea to try exploiting the ideological rifts
between the Soviets and the PRC by supporting one against the
other. But it wasn't one Chinese oil platform that caused the
collapse of the ol' USSR. That came about from their inherent
contradictions and willingness to exploit their own population -
-feed off their own flesh -- trying to keep up with our arms
race spending.
That is not going to be the case with the remaining Com-Bloc
superpower. They are not going to politely implode. Instead of
strictly applying communist philosophy they have adopted a quasi
capitalistic model with their pyramid of state owned industries
we call 'China Inc.' And revolution is not on the cards as the
average Chinese is better fed, educated, and housed than at any
time in China's 5,000 year history. The ones I've met and work
with have a good sense of national identity and pride in the
accomplishments of their country under the guidance of the
Central Committee. Sure, there are problems, but they see them
as solvable under their system. They have a sense of purpose and
'the world is our oyster' confidence that reminds me of the US
in the '50's. Hmm ... resource hungry Asian nation with strong
sense of nationalism and large, well equipped military. Now
where have I heard that before?
And, ala Forrest, Forrest Gump, that's all I have to say about
that.
-Mike PERKINS ('67) ~ signing off from Huangdao, China. Where,
when you forget to bring your carry bag, the
shopkeepers will gladly sell you plastic for mere
pennies.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/16/2011
Dateline: Richland
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4 Bombers sent stuff today:
Mike WAGGONER ('60), David RIVERS ('65)
John ALLEN ('66), Mike PERKINS ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharon LOVINGER ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marcia MILLER ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jan BELL ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nancy WICK ('65)
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>>From: Mike WAGGONER ('60)
A column by GOP Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina in
yesterday's Wall Street Journal mentions a $2 million grant for
the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center in Richland, WA. Was
this a good idea?
-Mike WAGGONER ('60)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: '64... ahhhhhhhhh what a great class for Bomber-babes
OK... case ya didn't get the hint, we gots a total Bomber-babe
celebrating her... uh well uh... I think she's almost driving
age... in fact I should prolly get a hold of her and see if she
passed her test... well, maybe at this stage of the game that's
a bad idea... just occurred to me that at some point DMV will be
contacting us to make sure we are still safe to be maneuvering
on the roads... we hadda little conversation about that the
other day and how many kids learned to drive on the old roads in
North Richland... others learned on the road at Columbia Park and
of course some of us just flew by the seat of our pants... My
Pop gave me ONE and only one driving lesson... well hardly a
lesson... How can a kid concentrate on all those pedals with some
guy yelling at the top of his lungs... so after that I drove
friends' cars to and from school and around the Uptown... can't
say it takes much skill to do the Uptown... Guess I coulda done
the Zip's loop but Lou LLOYD ('62) cautioned me against that (OK
I know that happened way way after I got my license but who
ruins a good story with facts?!)... so we gotta get together now
and wish Jan BELL ('64) a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and safe driving on her
special day, June 16, 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: John ALLEN ('66)
Re: ONE TRILLION DOLLARS
The number TRILLION is one that is more and more used in today's
news show parlance; particularly where it concerns US dollars.
However, as I have been conducting a private survey of fellow
citizens during the last couple of years, I find incredibly few
who can express just how much (in terms of millions or billions)
one trillion dollars is equal to. I have a pretty firm
conviction that this lack of understanding extends to those very
few in our country who have the opportunity to spend money in
those amounts.
For those of you who have not already seen it, I have included a
hot link below, to a web site that gives a quick graphic
tutorial on just how much a trillion dollars really is. I think
most of you will be truly amazed. Beginning with the third
amount ($10,000) you will see a fellow in a red shirt at each
subsequent amount/drawing. Be sure to look for him in the last
drawing. He's there.
What does one TRILLION dollars look like?
-John ALLEN ('66)
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>>From: Mike PERKINS ('67)
Re: IAFOW acronym in yesterday's Sandstorm
"It's A Funny Old World"
I should have made that clearer.
Best regards,
-Mike PERKINS ('67)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/17/2011
Dateline: Richland
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8 Bombers sent stuff today:
Betty BELL ('51), David DOUGLAS ('62)
Jim HAMILTON ('63), Kerry FORSYTHE ('64)
David RIVERS ('65), Pam EHINGER ('67)
Roxanne SOUTHARD ('71), Brad UPTON ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John EHLERS ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gail GHIRARDO ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike SAMS ('65)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Dick BOEHNING & Linda BELLISTON ('63)
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>>From: Betty BELL Norton ('51)
The third-Friday dance for June is today, Friday June 17, at the
Richland Community Center. The EASY SWING BAND will play their
great music for dancing and listening. Pre-packaged finger foods
are welcome but not required. Time is 1pm to 4pm and the cost is
always $5 at the door. Hope to see you there!
-Betty BELL Norton ('51)
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>>From: David DOUGLAS ('62)
After moving back to our house in Hawaii I ran across an old
paperback novel (falling apart) by Pat Frank, "Alas Babylon"
(copyright 1959). If you missed this ancient classic, it is
about the day after WW-III, when Russia launches a nuclear
attack against the US. Once a semblance of a national government
is re-established, the acting President broadcasts a list of
contaminated zones. She goes by state, listing states ("the
entire state of Florida"), and then cities within a state
("Washington: Seattle, Hanford"). It's nice to know we were
important to someone back then! Reading it again reminded me of
the all the "duck and cover" exercises in elementary school. I
still flinch every first of the month at 11:45am when the
tsunami sirens are tested.
-David DOUGLAS ('62) ~ Kaneohe, Hawaii
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Re: Nancy WICK Hamilton ('65)
Last time I checked, the forever young and always lovely Miss
Nancy's Birthday is/was/and always will be 24 Feb.
-jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: Kerry FORSYTHE ('64)
Re: Learning to drive
David RIVERS ('65) talking about learning to drive in Richland
brought back memories of driving in town. I learned to drive a
vehicle initially through driving farm equipment during summers.
I didn't have a vehicle of my own until I graduated from high
school. I was fortunate to be a friend of Les TADLOCK ('64) who
would lend me his '56 Ford convertible during sixth period study
hall during my senior year. As I recall, you didn't actually
have to attend 6th period study in your senior year. In any
case, I have often thought of Les's generosity to me and the
exhilaration of cruising around town with the top down and the
fresh air swirling around. I don't know whether Les still has
that '56 Ford or not, but if not, I will bet that both he and I
wish we had that car today. Les, I thank for your generosity and
the fond memories that I still have about driving that car
around Richland.
-Kerry FORSYTHE ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: And they just keep coming
Wow... our parents were sure busy... so far we've only had one
day that I know of where the SS claimed there were no Bomber
Birthdays... not too long ago Janine RIGHTMIRE'S ('65) daughter
asked me who was the first Bomber baby at Kadlek... like I'd
know... hey, I don't care what anybody says, I wasn't the father
sweets so I didn't zakly keep track... BENNETT ('65) and
PARDEE ('65) our resident baby experts were working on the
answer... but... .now I'm pretty darned sure there aren't a
trillion Bomber babies out there... the only concept of a
Trillion I have is watching a little bit of a movie where this
bad guy and a little fellow I see at the Grand National Roadster
Show was playing "mini-me"... the bad guy demanded like 100
million dollars or he would destroy the world (maybe it was less
than that)... he had gone back in time to the 50's or something
to make the demand... all the people in the room lost their
somber looks and burst into laughter when they all shouted
"There isn't that amount of money in the whole world". In all
honesty, I think that statement is still true... that kind of
money only exists in the cyber world or in paper money that is
worth... uh... gee let's see... it's backed by... uh... credit...
Oh my Goodness! But this is about babies and not dollars... we
got two of the cutest Bomber kids ever to hit the planet having
their special day on June 17, 2011. Both 65ers a Babe and a
Guy... I always thought I should hook up with the babe and become
Barlow's son-in-law... come to think of it, my luck as anybody's
son-in-law has not been that great so it is probably a good idea
it didn't happen (course I also wanted to be Bob McDonald's son-
in-law... ya know... I don't think I wanted to actually be a son-
in-law so much as to get all those spudnuts and fries with
tarter sauce... which is not to suggest that the girls who were
the object of my attention weren't total Bomber-babes)... As for
Barlow's little girl, I just never asked... as for Bob's little
girl... I asked... but Bob splained that there was no freaking
way I wuz gonna get within 100 feet of his daughter... so our
love was limited to sitting together at football games and hoping
nobody told dear old Dad... ... ... ... how in the world did I
get on this topic... all I started out to do was wish a HAPPY
BIRTHDAY to Gail GHIRARDO ('65) and Mike SAMS ('65)!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers
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>>From: Pam EHINGER Edinger ('67)
Re: John ALLEN ('66)
Is this the same John ALLEN that led a few guys out on their
hands and knees from Mrs. Wiley's typing class during her film
of the Vatican? You guys left me and two other girls sitting by
ourselves in the two rows you emptied!! WOW the things we
remember!! But Mrs. Wiley never missed ya ... LOL!
Bombers Rule
-Pam EHINGER Edinger of The Blue Ribbon Class of '67
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>>From: Roxanne SOUTHARD Jenkins ('71)
With great sadness,
My brother Fred "Chuck" SOUTHARD ('72) passed away on June 9,
2011. He was cremated and his remains will be put in Tahoma
National Cemetery.
If any of his old friends would like to get more information
please email me.
-Roxanne SOUTHARD Jenkins ('71)
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>>From: Brad UPTON ('74)
I'll be appearing with the legendary Johnny Mathis on July 30th
and 31st at the Westbury Theater in Westbury (Long Island), NY.
The man still sings as beautifully as ever!
-Brad UPTON ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/18/2011
Dateline: Richland
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5 Bombers sent stuff today:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Jeff DeMEYER ('62)
Tom HEMPHILL ('62), Linda REINING ('64)
Robert SHIPP ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marcia DONAHUE ('68)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Re: A Trillion
To paraphrase another senator, the late Everett McKinley Dirkson
(R-IL), "A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon
you're talkin' real money."
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ in Mount Angel, OR, where
the weather guessers are predicting 80 degree weather
on the first day of summer.
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>>From: Jeff DeMEYER ('62)
MISSING CLASSMATES 1962
David Bell, Herbert E Belvins, Doug Burns, Barry Dahl, Lesie
Lang Dalton, Ron Dykes, Ken Elliot, Roger Farber, Margert Gibson
Tucker, Patrica Hahn, Clark Hall, Linda Hanson Toth, Tom Harmon,
Richard Hehderson, Mike Holcomb, Gearld Hooper, Freddie Lenhart,
Jerry Liddel, Richard Lloyd, Doug Lukens, Ben Miles, Carole
Petterson Graham, Steven Schell, Rod Shanks, Margert Smith, Rick
Smolen, Suzann Loyd Taylor, Sue Yount Tomlinson, Pat Truillo
Hunter, Laurel Vlacil Murry, Mary Wamsley, Walter Webb, Linda
Whittaker, Dave Wilson, Cathy Wilson Ward, Valeree Workman
Offerman, Yvonne Wright, Cecil Howard, Linda Bromely, Don
Curtis, Laurie Gaskell Nelson, Jeanie Hutchins Simon, Margert
Lewis Helberg, Norman Seymour, Fred Van Patten, Carolyn Wright
Kellmans, Tony Zima, Mike Wiater, Bill Stainkin, Dave Pugh,
Drudeane Nicholson Martin, Joe Jancovic
Contact me. Thank You.
-Jeff DeMEYER ('62)
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>>From: Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Flag Day, June 14, has always been very special for my brother
Mick HEMPHILL ('66) and me. When we were kids, Mom and Dad
would drive us around town to see all of the American flags on
display. However, we were of the impression that these flags
were out because everyone in town was celebrating our mom's
birthday. She was born on June 14, 1911. She has been in heaven
for a few years now, but in our hearts and minds she is still
with us and making sure that we are doing ok. For you math
wizards, Mom would be 100 years old now. Wow, a century.
Picture: Hemphills' Mom
Happy Birthday, Mom
-Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
Re: David Rivers ('65) -- learing to drive
My dad taught me to drive in a '53 Plymouth, "3 on the tree" ---
won't tell you the words he used when I'd slam on the brakes,
grind the clutch, and throw him into the dashboard. *grin* he
decided I needed to learn to parallel park, so he put a trash
can in front of the car and one in back and then told me to park
between them... I also will not tell you the words he used when
I proceeded to dent those trash cans(they were metal, back
then)!!! *grin* parallel parking is not required in CA, so
neither of my daughters can parallel park, but they can back up
in a straight line, which is required in CA... WHY?? I have no
idea! I cannot back up in a straight line, but I can parallel
park. *grin* after getting my license, my dad bought me a '49
Ford, then when I graduated, I bought a '55 Chevy Bel-Air... a
car I wish I still had... I bought that car for $500 in '64 and
my payments were $36 a month! can you believe it????? *grin*
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ getting way too hot in Bakersfield, CA
and I will soon be hibernating as much as possible...
triple digits are just not to my liking.
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>>From: Robert SHIPP ('64)
Re: First Kadlec Bomber
In reply to David RIVERS' ('65) query: I'm pretty sure the
first baby (and therefore first Bomber) born at Kadlec Hospital
was my back-door neighbor, Ed (or Eddie as he was known to us
kids) QUIGLEY ('62). At least that's what his sister Elaine
always told us.
-Robert SHIPP ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/19/2011 ~ FATHERS' DAY
Dateline: Richland
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4 Bombers sent stuff today:
Bill BERLIN ('56), Tom VERELLEN ('60)
Ed QUIGLEY ('62), George BARNETT ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom BROWN ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David ANGUIANO ('97)
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>>From: Bill BERLIN ('56)
Re: Bruce Berlin ('60KHS-RIP)
For any of you Southside Bombers who knew my brother Bruce at
Lewis & Clark or Carmichael, or in Scouts, I am sorry to say
that he passed away on Tuesday, June 14, aged 68. I graduated
from Col-Hi in 1956 and my parents finished their home in the
Kennewick Highlands that summer so Bruce went to Kennewick High.
He then went on to the University of Washington but did not like
it so he transferred to Columbia Basin and then finished his
last two years at Linfield College in McMinnville, OR. He joined
the Navy and through that stint, his recall to Viet Nam, and
long term USN Reserves, he ended up a Captain upon retirement.
He also worked with me at Queen Anne Travel and related travel
wholesale services.
Bruce suffered a stroke ten years ago and never fully recovered
but was able to drive for a number of years. He lived with my
mother in the Magnolia District of Seattle for several years
helping her out in her later years. He qualifies for a military
burial at Mt. Tahoma National Cemetery with full honors but that
will be delayed until his youngest son returns from Taiwan where
he teaches English.
Bruce loved growing up in Richland on George Washington Way, and
often said he wished he had been a Bomber rather than a Lion but
it is what it is.
-Bill BERLIN ('56) ~ in Anacortes, WA where I have only been in
a short sleeve shirt four days this year. (Besides all
those sunny spring days in Rancho Mirage, CA. Best
investment I have ever made.)
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>>From: Tom VERELLEN ('60)
Here in near-Lacey it appears from time to time to be a little
like spring. Baby creatures are appearing here and there. Like
little spiders and, as usual, tadpoles in Frogtopia. I thought I
would reveal the secrets for a successful Frogtopia. Naturally
the key is an available water pond, water plants set the mood
for romantic frogs. But that's not all it takes. A good set of
decoys will lure the best looking specimens to inhabit the pool
of ribet. And a good set of frog herding dogs is absolutely
necessary when all those little tads get legs. So here is to the
last week of spring; I still have high hopes for some kind of
real summer.
Dramatis Personae:
Last Week of Spring, 2011
-Tom VERELLEN ('60)
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>>From: Ed QUIGLEY ('62)
To: Robert SHIPP ('64)
Re: First Kadlec Bomber
Yep, you got it right, Robert. Your dad, sitting on his back
patio, strumming guitar, is my first memory of the sound of the
guitar; I swear that I heard the angels singing, and still do,
and it launched my enduring passion for the instrument. Luckily,
I had the chance to thank him for that, many years ago.) The
hospital wasn't even finished when I was born on August 2, 1944,
so they just stuck me in a drawer, and I'm pretty sure that many
of our teachers wished that they had just closed it and left me
there. And a lot of people still call me Eddie, and wonder when
I'm going to grow up! :)
-Ed QUIGLEY ('62)
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>>From: George BARNETT ('63)
Re: First born at Kadalec
I can't even spell KADALEC or whatever (don't pass by there very
often any more).
I thought I once heard a story that Tomi McKINNIN ('63) was the
first child born at the hospital, as was reflected in her name.
Atomic McKINNIN ('63)? I don't know for a fact, just hearsay
that I may have mis-interpreted. But then, our readers have
never seen anything like that before either. Probably someone
more knowledgeable than I could shed some light on this.
Bye Geo.
-George BARNETT ('63) ~ Tucson, AZ
The Cactus comet, Or at least flaming a bit
Everything in Arizona is either on fire or about to be.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/20/2011
Dateline: Richland
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2 Bombers sent stuff today:
Thomas HOFFMAN ('48)
Linda REINING ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dorothy KEYS ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan BARNARD ('71)
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>>From: Thomas HOFFMAN ('48)
On June 15th 1949, Roberta Ann HILL ('49) and I, Thomas E.
HOFFMAN ('48), were married in Richland and, after a divorce and
several other marriages -- some ended by death or divorce -- we
were to able to celebrate our 62nd anniversary by telephone. We
still love each other, but in a different way. Life is a little
strange, but wonderful.
-Thomas HOFFMAN ('48)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
To: Darla WISE Kennedy ('60)
Re: Nester WISE ('63)
I am getting frustrated, so I'm sending you a message through
the Sandstorm... tried to send you an e mail, using the e mail
address on your class site, but it keeps coming back, saying it
is not a valid e mail address. Also tried to send one to John
('59), but it came back, with the same message! arrrrrrgh
Been trying get in touch with Nester, but no response! Is he
okay? Please send me an email. Thanks.
-Linda REINING ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/21/2011
Dateline: Richland
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5 Bombers sent stuff today:
Marilyn DeVINE ('52), John WORRELL ('59wb)
Jim HAMILTON ('63), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan RUSHWORTH ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rob HILLS ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill HAMES ('65)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)
FINALLY: back on the internet!! It's been a long dry spell but
my laptop is up and at it again!
Alaska is its wonderful, cool, beautiful self and, except for
missing family and friends down there, I am loving being here.
So far, I've seen most of the family and talked to several
friends.
Keri and I did the yard sale scene Saturday and made some great
deals. A love seat, a 16-place-setting set of lovely dishes,
pots and pans, 2 dozen hangers, a beautiful print skirt with
solid color jacket, 2 TV trays, a card table and 4 kitchen
chairs, 2 throw rugs, mixing and serving bowls, little side
table for the entry. I can't remember the few others things, but
I got all this for under $150!! I usually don't like going to
yard sales, but with items in mind, it was fun. The only down
side is that I have to HAVE a yard sale before I leave! Aaaargh.
The $400 car Keri found for me to buy runs fine (2000 Dodge
Neon) -- the only thing I have found wrong with it is the
windshield wiper doesn't go unless I hold the lever down! Funny,
but not unsafe because it is right there near the steering
wheel. It's a little beat up inside, but for the price, as long
as it holds up, getting me where I'm going and back again, it'll
be fine.
When Jill and Kaylynn and I were coming back to Anchorage from
Willow (Fathers' Day) we took a detour and stopped at the place
where I'll be staying after July 4th. We saw a moose off in the
distance. She was a big one and looked healthy. That's when I
need binoculars. Couldn't see if she had a young one with her.
If she does, we'll have to be especially careful when we are
raspberry picking later this summer.
Regards to each and all my Bomber friends,
-Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52) ~ from up here in Anchorage. This
past weekend was the summer-solstice celebrations but
we didn't go to any.
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>>From: John WORRELL ('59wb)
To: George BARNETT ('63)
I don't think Tomi McKINNON ('63) was the first-born at Kadlec.
She was born on the day (Aug 6th, 1945) they dropped the bomb on
Hiroshima. Her parents dropped the 'A' and 'C' off of "atomic",
thus "Tomi". She and her husband, Don OTT ('61), were bridesmaid
and best man at my wedding when I remarried in 1978.
-John WORRELL ('59wb)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
To paraphrase Rufus T. Firefly, "The next time I want to wish
Rob HILLS ('63) a Happy Birthday, will someone please remind me
not to wish him and his eight middle names a Happy Birthday."
-Jimbeaux
Here in Kirkland where, mercifully, Juneuary is almost over
and it's time for Grampa Leo ('63) to book us a hall for the
GMC63MCCS Christmas party and Red Sweater Cotillion on the 10th
of December.
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
From TCH, Monday, June 20, 2011:
The family of Ora M. Cottrill-Kitt invites relatives,
friends and ex-students to a memorial gathering. Ora
passed away in Richland, Washington, on February 8,
2011. An informal gathering will be held on June 30
from 12pm - 2pm. A private graveside ceremony will
follow.
The gathering will be at Stephani's Oak Street Grill
in Colville, Washington. Stephani's is located at 157
North Oak. The number is 509-684-1600. Snacks and
coffee will be provided.
The family asks that word be spread amongst any ex-
students of Ora who may live outside the area.
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: All the news that's fit to print and then some
Well, the L.A. Roadster Show was... uuuuuuuh... different... I'll
leave it at that... a couple of my friends are in the group of
over 70 (age) L.A. Roadster members and they were as shocked as
we all were... the County is "remodeling" the L.A. Fairgrounds so
they told the Roadsters instead of the now missing vendor area,
they could use one of the permanent buildings for the vendors...
ooooooooops... forgot to say that the building increased the rent
by 50K!!!!!!!!!! Korse the rent to the vendors had already been
quoted long before... ah well... we still had fun and saw most of
our old buds... including John FOSTER ('65) and several other
tri-cities dignitaries...
It seems that the consensus is that Ed QUIGLEY ('62) was the
first Atomic Baby at Kadlek... kinda funny... that's what the
girl that asked the question thunk in the first place...
Congrats, man... you so dang cool now we gotta think of a new
trivia question...
Poor Jimbeaux ('63) has apparently forgotten the ever lovely
Miss Nancy's ('65) birth date. Therefore, in order to preserve
the Oracle's state of mind as well as his rep for being correct
12.9999% of the time, we have all agreed that we shall forthwith
celebrate her birthday on February 24. Nancy has agreed to this
so all is well.
The birthday boy was consulted on whether or not to call
Jimbeaux on his failing memory and he agreed that we should not
disturb the poor lad. As we all know, Jimbeaux has had some
health challenges and we wouldn't want to create more stress on
his little pea brain... he's doing fairly well with the new
hip... tho he kinda walks like the old song: "Crabs walk
sideways... " But he has hair, which is a good thing!
Well, thanks for helping out on the Jimbeaux question, man, and
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Rob HILLS ('63) on June 21, 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!
(unless of course Jimbeaux writes in and tells us it is December
7, along with Number 32 ('63).
-David RIVERS ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/22/2011 ~ FIRST FULL DAY OF SUMMER
Dateline: Richland
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8 Bombers sent stuff today:
Bill JOHNSTON ('55), Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Pete BEAULIEU ('62), George BARNETT ('63)
John CAMPBELL ('63), David RIVERS ('65),
Vic MARSHALL ('71), Brad WEAR ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul DUNIGAN ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John ZIMMER ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Stu OSBORN ('71)
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>>From: Bill JOHNSTON ('55)
To those of you who knew her, I am sorry to report that my
sister-in-law, Betty DUNCAN Johnston ('51), wife of John
JOHNSTON ('50), died of complications following minor surgery on
May 21, 2011.
Betty's Obit Notice
-Bill JOHNSTON ('55)
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Re: Umatilla Landing Days
I will be doing a fireworks display for "Umatilla Landing Days"
this Sat, June 25th. Shoot time is likely a bit after 10:00pm.
It is at the boat basin just down river from the Interstate
Bridge. We will fire right out over the river. It is not a very
large display but will be fun. It is not often we get to stand
next to the mortars and light them by hand. Only a true "thump
junkie" might call that fun. :)
The local celebration commemorates the landing of Lewis and
Clark a few years back ... 1804-05. Not sure if they landed on
the way west or the return trip. I am reading the log of their
journey on my Kindle but it is very long and I have little time
for reading these days.
Jackie and I should be there a bit after 1:00pm or so. Our
manager from our Spokane office will be bringing the display
down from our facility there. Jackie and I are there because we
have the Oregon Licenses.
If any of you from the TCs make the journey feel free to come
by and say hi.
Our much delayed pyro materials from China finally arrived last
Friday. So Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, we unloaded 3
full containers of about 3200 cases weighing a total of something
like 130,000 lbs. Verified it to the packing list and put it all
away in our 23 magazines in an exact order. Now we just have to
pull the product for 150 displays, and pack it per Federal Regs
for shipping to the show sites. Yes, all us old guys are a bit
sore in the shoulders.
In my 53 years as a licensed pyrotechnician I have been rained
out, blown out with high winds, and had to move as much as 10
feet of snow in the Canadian Rockies, but this year we have a
first. A flood from a river overflow has covered the site with 6
feet of water in NE WA on the Kalispel Reservation.
-J Larry MATTINGLY ('60) ~ From home on a pleasent evening.
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>>From: Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
Re: Ed QUIGLEY ('62)
This is just to second Ed's claim that he was the first Bomber
born in Kadlec Hospital. As his new neighbor in 1956 I remember
him announcing this distinction. The Kadlec Hospital maternity
ward opened for business only days before, sometime between July
22 and Ed's birthday of August 2, 1944. Not much time for others
to have slipped in front of him.
As a possible competitor, I was instead the last baby to be born
at the still operating Hanford Hospital -- six or seven minutes
after my identical twin brother, John, who was the first
identical twin born out there. My mother, who arrived at
Richland only three weeks before, wrote of all this to her
sister in Wisconsin, on July 29:
"... Talk about excitement. We got to the Richland
Hospital, thinking they could take me, but they said
I'd have to go to Hanford in an ambulance because
the Maternity Ward wasn't open. It was 30 miles away
and we went 60 mph Orville [my father] said. The
doctor came racing along behind. There wasn't any
time to waste when we got there. I didn't take
ether. I saw my babies as soon as they were born . .
.they are also the first identical twins born in the
Hanford Hospital so the nurses make a big fuss over
them ..."
-Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
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>>From: George BARNETT ('63)
To: John WORREL ('59wb) and anyone who has interest
Re: First Born [Kadlec Hospital]
Thanks for the clarification, John. Now I know the REAL truth.
-Bye Geo.
-George BARNETT ('63) ~ Just leaving Aridzona and headed to the
great Northwest to cool off for a month. Supposed to
hit 110 here tomorrow.
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>>From: John CAMPBELL ('63)
Re: Kadlec Hospital Name
I always got a kick out of friends and relatives adding another
syllable to "Kadlec". Many still pronounce it like the car,
Cadillac. I did a little browsing and found the following
information pertaining to the person the hospital was named
after.
"One of the hospital's first patients was Lt. Col.
Harry R. Kadlec, Deputy Area Engineer and Chief of
the Construction for the Army Corps of Engineers at
Hanford and a key figure in the operation of the
project. Col. Kadlec was said to have literally
worked himself to death. He suffered a heart attack
on July 2, 1944 and subsequently died at the
hospital which was to bear his name. His was the
first death in the new facility. Upon his death,
flags at the Hanford area were lowered to half-mast
and government workers were given time off to attend
his services which were held in the old Richland
High Auditorium. On July 10, 1944, the Richland
Hospital was renamed Kadlec Hospital. During the
first year, Kadlec Hospital served 3,153 patients."
History of Kadlec Hospital
Oh well, we know what they mean.
Regards,
-John CAMPBELL ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: More stuff... don't forget... Ms Nancy's B-day now on 2/24
OK... just got scolded by SIMPSON ('65) for not remembering that
he says he emailed me months ago telling me there will be no
'65er party on Saturday this coming weekend when "the boyz are
back in town" Tho I recall no such email I have thick skin...
besides now we can devote more time to scaling the walls of the
hotel where the '66ers are holding their 45th reunion. I have
hired a crack team to produce fool proof fake IDs that will make
us look a year younger... plus I understand the CROWSTER ('65) is
brining in his patented aftershave that makes "older men"
irresistible to "younger women".
Here is Steve's (SIMPSON... Richard ('60) and if ya don't stop
commenting on stuff ya doesn't unnerstan I may ferget a certain
b-day on 7/1/11... got it?!) latest health update. I have cut and
pasted it so hope this works ok:
Hi Everybody
I recently had an MRI. We met with my Oncologist
today to review the results; which are:
- No new cancer tumors.
- Brain tumor - The existing tumor is no longer
active.
- Weight - I lost 3 pounds this week, I'm at 141
pounds. Ruth and brainstormed on the changes we can
make to my diet to gain weight
- 7 Lung tumors - From the previous MRI we learned
that all the tumors were smaller as a result of the
Chemo. I am scheduled for a new Ct Scan on 6/27. The
results from that scan will determine if I need more
Chemo.
Thanks for your support.
Love, Steve & Ruth
OK... I've contacted MURPHY ('65) (her b-day not tomorry) and
find that most of the major cities on the west coast are still
standing... course they still got about a half a month of
celebrating to do!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Vic MARSHALL ('71)
Well -- let your guard down for just a day or two and you miss a
bunch. I need to do a number of shout outs to honor Birthdays on
and about this date in June. Let's start with last week -- two
of my siblings celebrated birthdays last week. My sister Chris
MARSHALL Hopkins ('69) celebrated her big "60" on June the 13th
and my adorable younger sister Jackie MARSHALL ('75) celebrated
her birthday on Friday the 17th. And, although I sent him
personal greetings, I need to recognize Tom BROWN ('70) on
Sunday the 19th of June. Tom informs me he is just 2 years away
from letting the government write him some checks instead of the
other way around. Hope all of you non-"Fun, Fun, Fun Ones of
'71" had a good time. Since we can't be the Gold Medal or Tin
Can class or some other more logical name, I am proposing the
moniker of the "Fun, Fun, Fun Class of '71" for my class year --
a definite departure from the levity ... Levity Class of '70
that pre ceded us. :) That should get some comments going.
Anyway, this week we already started with Sue BARNARD ('71) on
Monday and today (Wednesday, 6-22-11) is motorcycle madman Stu
OSBORN's ('71) special day. Then on Thursday the 23rd, the
lovely and totally brilliant doctor, Petra ILLIG ('71)
celebrates her birthday. Her dad was my ophthalmologist back in
my younger days and Petra was always one of my favorite people.
In addition to being very attractive, she was a brain, could
speak multiple languages, was an accomplished pianist, and had
like a black belt in karate -- pretty scary stuff for us mere
mortals. But she was always nice and kind to the rest of us and
I look forward to her trip down from Alaska this August for our
class reunion. Finally, on Friday the 24th Craig KING ('71) will
be quietly observing another birthday. I have enough Craig-O
stories to fill a book but, suffice it to say, he was an
absolute ANCHOR on the Tinkle Street Hall of Fame gang of the
early '70s. One of my favorite stories involving Craig was his
re-telling of hunting out in the Basin with Steve "Bear" DAVIS
('72-RIP). This must have been about 1970 and Craig had his
driver's license and Bear did not. They would take the King's
Chevy Station Wagon (the "dirt road special") on extensive
forays up and down the irrigation canals out in the Basin -- in
hopes of jumping some ducks to shoot at without working too hard
to do it. Since Bear could not legally drive -- he was always
begging to drive when they were out in the country. They would
sometimes let him drive but would watch him pretty closely. One
day, out by Eagle Lakes (I remember there these HUGE irrigation
pipes you could drive under) they came to one of those cattle
guards that kept cattle from using the road to escape from the
fenced area they were in. They were kind of a set of bars across
the road that the cows could not step across and had barriers on
either side to keep the cows from getting through that way.
Anyway, it could be kind of a tight fit for a car at times and
you had to be kind of careful. Well, they told Bear to really
watch what he was doing and he proceeded to scrape the ENTIRE
right side of the car with the barrier on the passenger side of
the car. To understand the real humor of this event you need to
understand that Craig was, ahem, "easily excitable". Bear, on
the other hand, was so laid back that, unless food was involved,
he might not move for days. Anyway, Craig got REAL upset with
this big scratch --"What's my dad going to say? What the heck
were you thinking? Didn't I tell you to be careful?". Probably
not quite in those exact words but you get the drift. Bear
looked at him as calm as can be and replied, "THERE WAS PLENTY
OF ROOM ON MY SIDE." Pretty hard to stay mad at a guy who uses
that kind of logic on you. Bear was, indeed, one of the great
ones and I miss him a lot.
All for today. Happy Birthday, all!!!!
-Vic MARSHALL ('71) ~ Having fun, fun, fun til my wife takes my
T-Square away ...
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>>From: Brad WEAR ('71)
Happy Birthday to Stu OSBORN ('71) and Denise HEIDELBERG ('71).
Stu was a Jo Ann Dewer classmate and Denise was my adult
supervision after moving back to the Tri-Cities. She wasn't my
close and constant supervision, but she kept me in line for a
while. Happy B-Day to both of you. Hope all is well, and I know
I'll see both of you at the 40th this summer.
-Brad WEAR ('71)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/23/2011
Dateline: Richland
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7 Bombers sent stuff today:
Marla LOWMAN ('55), Betty McELHANEY ('57)
Jeff DeMEYER ('62), Carol CONVERSE ('64)
David RIVERS ('65), Greg ALLEY ('73)
Mike DAVIS ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve CARSON ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Peg SHEERAN ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Diane MURPHY ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Petra ILLIG ('71)
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>>From: Marla LOWMAN Kenitzer ('55) and
Sandy FINNEY Harvego ('60)
Re: Sacramento Area Bomber Lunch
Our next Bomber Lunch will be on July 11th. Hope to see all the
old faces and maybe a few new ones. For those of you who haven't
eaten at the Firehouse Restaurant, you will enjoy. The
restaurant is one of Sacramento's finest dining experiences and,
lucky us, it is owned by the Harvegos. It is located in Old Town
and so plan on spending a little time checking out the train
museum and the boardwalk.
If you know for sure you are coming, send me an email -- it is
nice to have an idea of how many to set the table for (but it's
not mandatory -- Bombers can always adjust) and the restaurant
staff are always quick to add a few places.
WHERE: The Firehouse Restaurant, Sacramento, CA
WHEN: Monday, July 11th
TIME: 11:30am for coffee (chit chat) and 12noon for lunch.
We look forward to seeing everyone.
-Marla LOWMAN Kenitzer ('55) and Sandy FINNEY Harvego ('60)
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>>From: Betty McELHANEY Hudspeth ('57)
Re: Jon D. HUDSPETH, Sr. ('52)
With a great deal of sadness, Jon ('52) -- Wonderful Man, Loving
Husband, and Cherished Father -- passed away the afternoon of
the 21st of June 2011. He is so greatly missed by me, his wife,
and our son Jon, Jr. ('83).
Take care,
-Betty McELHANEY Hudspeth ('57)
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>>From: Jeff DeMEYER ('62)
MISSING CLASSMATES 1962 (Update 06-23-2011)
David Bell, Herbert E Belvins, Doug Burns, Barry Dahl, Lesie
Lang Dalton, Ron Dykes, Ken Elliot, Roger Farber, Margert Gibson
Tucker, Patrica Hahn, Clark Hall, Linda Hanson Toth, Tom Harmon,
Richard Hehderson, Mike Holcomb, Gearld Hooper, Freddie Lenhart,
Jerry Liddel, Richard Lloyd, Doug Lukens, Ben Miles, Carole
Petterson Graham, Steven Schell, Rod Shanks, Margert Smith, Rick
Smolen, Suzann Loyd Taylor, Sue Yount Tomlinson, Pat Truillo
Hunter, Laurel Vlacil Murry, Mary Wamsley, Walter Webb, Linda
Whittaker, Dave Wilson, Cathy Wilson Ward, Valeree Workman
Offerman, Yvonne Wright, Cecil Howard, Linda Bromely, Don
Curtis, Margert Lewis Helberg, Norman Seymour, Fred VanPatten,
Carolyn Wright Kellmans, Tony Zima, Mike Wiater, Bill Stainkin,
Drudeane Nicholson Martin, Keith Crownover, Vivan Gericke Horak
Thank You.
-Jeff DeMEYER ('62)
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>>From: Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
Re: Kadlec Hospital Name
Thank you to John CAMPBELL ('63) for including that article
about Kadlec.
History of Kadlec Hospital
I read the entire article with great interest. We've been gone
from the TCs for 20 years. I can't believe the amount of
building, etc., etc. that has taken place at the hospital since
then. Even while living in Kennewick, Kadlec has always been my
choice for a hospital.
-Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
STILL waiting for our home to sell so that we can get
back up to WA
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: fun times at Columbia high!
Fer sher fer sher we got some fun times going on today! I don't
really know when kids my age started saying "fer sher fer sher"
it was one of those sayings we had... kinda like "where's the
beef" only not started by a TV commercial... we also said
"magin" for I imagine... heck if I know why... It was cool when
Pete BEAULIEU ('62) chimed in... boy I loved that movie about his
sister, Cat. Remember when Lee Marvin was on that horse leaning
against the building... thought I'd lose all the beer I drank
that night up to that point... huh? Ballou? Oh... nevermind...
.Glad to hear George BARNETT ('63) is heading for the cool
country... hope to see him while I'm there... I head out around
noon tomorry for my and your home town! Dunno if ya heard, But
MADDY ('67) missed meeting me at the Roadster Show this year
because he was getting a nose job... fer reals... I'll never
forget (of course I will... eventually I forget everything) the
night I was at a black tie sitting with Phyllis McGuire and
Debbie Reynolds. Phyllis had just finished her 54th face lift
(well since she wasn't black and blue it had been finished a
while before)... We were all chatting but I couldn't look at
Phyllis when I spoke to her because I was afraid my sparkling
water would shoot out my nose if I did! She looked exactly like
Jack Nicholson as the Joker... her smile was covering her entire
lower face and her eyes were as big as the moon! Wow... please
kids... step in and do an intervention if I ever even suggest
face work! So now, as promised... this post is honoring the other
half of the dynamic duo of MOUTON and MURPHY ('65, '65). It is
also a tribute to one a them cute '63 Bomber-babes and member of
the SHEERAN clan. Today, June 23, 2011 is Diane's birthday and I
know it's gonna be a good one as those two have been celebrating
for about 2 weeks already. As I said yesterday, Diane told me
they have not destroyed all major cities on the west coast but
there are a few small ones that have been visited by what can
only be described as a replay of the "the Wild One"... not sure
which of the two played Brando's part... maybe both did... ...
.but be that as it may... My Special friends are enjoying their
special day so HAPPY BIRTHDAY Diane MURPHY and Peg SHEERAN ('63)!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Greg ALLEY ('73)
Re: My dad, Paul Alley
I thank Dick McCOY ('45/'46/'02) for writing a note to the
Sandstorm [June 10, 2011] about my dad's passing. He was not a
Bomber but a Bomber Dad. He grew up in Oregon and graduated from
Oregon State in 1951 and moved to Richland and met my mom, Ruth,
who was from Prosser. Dick thought we were 10 kids; but, we just
were a baseball team: Greg ('73), Teresa ('74), Denise ('76),
Kevin ('78), Helen ('80), Paula ('82), John ('83), Kathy ('84),
and Mary ('86). We are all Bombers and he enjoyed attending
sporting events over many years. Still has a card from the
school that entitles him to get into all sporting events. Maybe
that will be my new fake ID card. Thanks to everyone who said
something to our family, sent a card, flowers, food, attended
the funeral, and just everything else.
-Greg ALLEY ('73) ~ It's summer in Richland and maybe the Cool
Desert Nights will wake up the town this week.
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>>From: Mike DAVIS ('74)
Re: Vic MARSHALL's ('71) "Bear" DAVIS ('72) Story
Vic,
Your story about my brother Bear was a good one. I've heard that
story and others from many of Bear's old buddies -- definitely
enough to fill a book! My favorite story about Bear was when we
were pretty young. Bear must have been about 10 years old and I
was eight. Bear, Rick SLATER ('76-RIP), and I were playing in the
field behind Westgate (where the Brass Lamp apartments now are
located). We were having great fun catching red ants. I had
ventured over to the east end of the vacant lot on my own looking
for the mother lode of red ants while Bear and Rick worked the
west end. Apparently, Bear had found a book of matches and was
showing young Rick how to "flip the match". I can only guess that
he really wasn't concerned that he was in the middle of a field
covered with tall dry grass and tumbleweeds with a temperature
around 100°. Suddenly I heard Rick screaming as he ran up and
down the path yelling, "Fire! Fire!" Within moments I had
rejoined them and half the field was in flames. Bear, in his
infinite wisdom, remembered that you could possibly extinguish a
fire by smothering it or fanning it out. So he grabbed the
closest item that might help to do the job -- a section of
newspaper!!!! So here we were, Rick and I, screaming and crying,
a six-year-old and an eight-year-old convinced that we all were
going to die, and Bear fanning out the fire with a piece of
newspaper! Needless to say, Bear's attempt at being a "Junior
Fire Marshall" that day was unsuccessful. We were soon joined by
the Richland Police and the Fire Department.
The Bear and Rick have both left us, way too soon, but those
memories will stay with us for a lifetime.
-Mike DAVIS ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/24/2011
Dateline: Richland
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4 Bombers sent stuff today:
Dick McCOY ('45), Karl BUCHOLZ ('54)
John CAMPBELL ('63), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Craig KING ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roxanne SOUTHARD ('71)
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>>From: Dick McCOY ('45)
Re: Gordon WEIR ('47-RIP)
I have not seen anything in these pages re the recent passing of
Gordon WEIR ('47-RIP) He was a teammate in '44 and '45, a
roommate at Cheney in '50 and '51, a many-time attendee of
Club40, and just a good 'ol friend. He and his family lived in
Richland before and after the Hanford takeover. He lived in
Sacramento for many years until his death.
Later, Gordi
-Dick McCOY, from the Tin Can Class of 1945
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>>From: Karl BUCHOLZ ('54)
My wife and I visited Gordon Pappas today [6/23/11] at his home
in Castro Valley, CA. He recently celebrated his 89th birthday.
He seems well and enjoying his life, although things are slowing
down a bit. He lives in a hilly part of California, in the east
San Francisco Bay area. He walks quite a lot in these hills and
calls the one where he lives, "Mt. Pappas". He is planning a move
to a retirement community, now under construction.
I feel very fortunate to be able to visit him. Mr. Pappas was
very important in my high school life and did a lot for our high
school.
The "Boys": Gordon Pappas & Karl Buchholz
-Karl BUCHOLZ ('54) ~ Carmichael, CA
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>>From: John CAMPBELL ('63)
Re: Cool Desert Nights
Well my 1950 Chevy didn't quite get done, but am coming down for
Cool Desert Nights, and visit with friends and relatives. I'll
have to drive the red Mustang, fun car but not old. Oh well,
hope to see some fellow Bombers. Let's see, Thursday Hog and
Dogs and Dairy Queen, Cruise Friday night, and the show is on
Saturday.
-John CAMPBELL ('63)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: "MADE IN HANFORD: THE BOMB THAT CHANGED THE WORLD"
"The bomb born in Washington"
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/25/2011
Dateline: Richland
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2 Bombers sent stuff and 3 Bomber memorials today:
Barbara SESLAR ('60)
Irene de la BRETONNE ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Phil BELCHER ('51)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Harold GIBSON & Baret Ann McINTYRE ('53)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Randy DYKEMAN ('69) & Kim RICHEY ('74)
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>>From: Barbara SESLAR Brackenbush ('60)
Re: Paul THOMAS ('57wb-RIP)
Paul L Thomas passed away on June 15, 2011, at Life Care in
Kennewick. An obituary and memorial will be sometime in August.
Paul would have been Class of '57 but I think he dropped out
after his junior year where his photo is included in the Year
Book.
-Barbara SESLAR Brackenbush ('60)
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>>From: Irene de la BRETONNE Hays ('61)
For those who may remember her, my mother, Inez de la Bretonne,
passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. She was 86 years old and
had lived in Richland for 66 years. You can find her obituary on
Einan's website. We are saddened to lose her, but happy she is
no longer suffering.
Inez de la Bretonne Obituary
-Irene de la BRETONNE Hays ('61)
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Bomber Memorials
>>Gordon WEIR - Class of 1947 ~ 1930 - 2011
>>Betty DUNCAN Johnston - Class of 1952 ~ 1934 - 2011
>>Dave CARROLL - Class of 1970 ~ 1952 - 2011
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/26/2011
Dateline: Richland
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1 Bomber sent stuff and 2 Bomber memorials today:
Helen CROSS ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Betty HISER ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cyndy BROOKS ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roxanne SOUTHARD ('71)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Greetings to all from Richland.
My husband and I made a quick trip to Washington to try to get
some legal things straightened out for his mom in Wenatchee, and
we've ended up in Richland. Just visited the Spudnut Shop, and
saw the neat cars at Cool Desert Nights, and visited my cousin,
Allan CROSS ('59), who is in Kadlec Hospital with complications
from diabetes. After a quick visit with Elsier Walker -- my
neighbor from long ago when I grew up in Richland -- and a visit
with my brother, Roy CROSS ('65) from long ago (no, I'm
kidding), we will hit the trail for Wenatchee and more legal
things again.
Hope to return again for our 50th Reunion next year!! Carole
JOHNSTON Berg ('62) and I, for sure, are looking forward to it.
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ in sunny, not so blistering hot,
Richland where the river seems to be running high.
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>>Chuck SOUTHARD - Class of 1972 ~ 1954 - 2011
>>Patty SCHWEIZER Rehbein - Class of 1951 ~ 1933 - 2010
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/27/2011
Dateline: Richland
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3 Bombers sent stuff today:
Carol TYNER ('52)
Wayne MYERS ('62)
Linda REINING ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ruthann HUTCHINS ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brian THOMPSON ('69)
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>>From: Carol TYNER Roberts ('52)
It is never too soon to plan. Who is organizing the 60th reunion
for the class of 1952? Richard ('49) and I plan to attend and
want to work with the dates, etc.
-Carol TYNER Roberts ('52)
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>>From: Wayne MYERS ('62)
RE: Last Birth at Hanford Hospital?
Hi, I was born July 30, 1944, at Hanford, one day after the
BEAULIEU ('62) twins [John & Pete]. I'm a proud Class of '62
Bomber.
-Wayne MYERS ('62)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
My youngest daughter and her family went to Ventura/Oxnard for
the weekend... it's in the Los Angeles area... she found TWO
Spudnut Shops in Oxnard... one close to the beach, the other
closer to the freeway, so when they came home today (Sunday)
she brought me a dozen Spudnuts! Yummmmmmmm only drawback...
NO maple bars! as good as the Spudnut Shop in Richland?????
No, but they "will do". *grin*
I saw the heart doctor on Friday... chemo did more damage than
they had hoped, so will have a defibrillator implanted in July.
not what I wanted, as I had hoped that my heart would have
improved, but doctor said it's weak and enlarged, so it's either
a defibrillator, take a chance on a massive heart attack (of
which he said my chances of surviving aren't that great), or
having a heart transplant... I am NOT ready for that route, so
will take the defibrillator. *grin* it's out-patient surgery,
but requires an overnight stay. I'm blessed though, all the
scopes have been negative, the cancer is GONE and chances are it
won't return! woohoo *grin*
-Linda REINING ('64).......temps have been in the 80's in
Bakersfield, but they claim we are going to "hit"
triple digits this week.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/28/2011
Dateline: Richland
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9 Bombers sent stuff today:
Betty BELL ('51), Mike CLOWES ('54)
Paul WEBSTER ('56), Joe FORD ('63)
Dave HANTHORN ('63), David RIVERS ('65)
Peg WELLMAN ('66), Rick MADDY ('67)
Maggie GILSTRAP ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanette DUNCAN ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vickie BIGELOW ('76)
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>>From: Betty BELL Norton ('51)
Nadine ROBERTS Hackney and I are working on the Class of 1951
60th reunion. This will be held in conjunction with Club-40,
September 9 and 10. Any 1951ers interested in attending? We have
a few already signed up, but would love to see more of you!
Please call me at (509) 946-5385
or e-mail to <llibteb@aol.com>
or Nadine at (509) 582-3755
or e-mail to <nhackney@frontier.com>.
This is probably our last "big fling" so hope to see more of
you!
-Betty BELL Norton ('51)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
This is the day for tipping the ol' propeller beanie in
celebration of the birthday of one of the true ladies from The
Class of '54; yes, I'm talkin' to you, Jeanette DUNCAN. I can
only hope that Jimmy does something nice for you today (even if
it is only to pick up his socks).
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ the weather guessers keep
trying to get an 80 degree day, but for some reason
Mother Nature doesn't want to help out, which makes
mid to upper 70's very pleasant here in Mount Angel,
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>>From: Paul WEBSTER ('56)
To: James C. BADGER ('56-RIP)
Death assures us that even the best of friends must always part
in sorrow. So again this year I celebrate your birthday (06/27)
by remembering the good times. RIP my friend. I think of you
often.
-Paul WEBSTER ('56)
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>>From: Joe FORD ('63)
Hello, Sandstorm readers;
My mother, Christene Ford, used to tell me I was the next-to-
last baby born at Hanford Hospital, on January 28, 1945.
Note, by the way, that this date is one day later than Mary Lou
WATKINS Rehbeck, also of the Gold Medal Class of 1963. Mary Lou
and Wolfgang Mozart shared the same birthdate, January 27,
although Mozart's birth occurred in 1756, so ....
Who was the last baby born there? Jury's still out.
Cheers.
-Joe FORD ('63)
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>>From: Dave HANTHORN (GMC '63)
Re: Life is good
Two big pieces of good news here at the Hanthorn hacienda
lately.
First, on Saturday (June 25), my first grandchild was born.
Ellison Carol Elizabeth Hanthorn came into the world in the
same light as all granddaughters appear to their grandparents:
beautiful, smart, full of smiles and personality, and just
downright lovable.
And secondly, we just learned that my stepson (Noi's son Paul)
was finally able to secure a visa for his wife (after a big
mix up and long bureaucratic battle) and he and his bride will
finally be soon arriving here to commence their married life in
America.
Just don't get much better than that.
Bomber cheers,
-Dave HANTHORN (GMC '63) ~ from Mercer Island, where of course
the sun is shining now!
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: 20 pounds a fun ina 5 pound sack
Wow... how do you comment on a wonderful weekend like many of us
had this weekend?! The '65ers spent Thursday thru Sunday jamming
as much fun and silliness as we could into a short time. I think
we accomplished our goal, assuming we had a goal. Every year I
am sure we have had more fun than the last and I am totally
convinced of it this year. We did manage to "crash" the '66
reunion and were given the adoration and homage we so rightly
deserve... which is to say I'm not sure they even noticed we
were there... Because the Friday meet and greet was at the same
time as the car parade I figured I'd do my crashing on Saturday
at the dinner/program, which turned out to be less than a great
decision as I missed seeing many of the kids I had hoped to
see... next time I'll try and make both events...
Ya know there are some Bombers who always go the extra mile with
no expectations what so ever just because they are who they
are... We have one of those that I have admired and tried to
emulate for some time (of course we have many of those but I
have one in mind today)... Mike CALDWELL ('64) is one of those
guys who is always there for his friends and I just wanna say
that I wanna be like him when I grow up!
The gathering at Cecilia BENNETT's ('65) on Friday evening was
too much fun. Brian JOHNSON ('65) was the first to arrive right
on time! Connie DAME ('65) was a no show so I can't comment on
her hair or her fantastic back side! Tho I did manage to catch
a glimpse of her brother Ken ('68) and her mom after Kenny and
Jennifer's wild ride from Arizona (I just hope he got a good
deal selling that rental car). We had been running all day doing
absolutely nothing of any consequence and am not sure how we
could even stay awake the whole time. I must say for a couple of
'65ers (WARFORD, WERNER and POWELL) plus Jo Jo Poo Mills (MILES
'64), the topic of food was not at the top of their list...
Friday, we had Spudnuts and then headed to the West Richland
Country Club for breakfast on POWELL's recommendation...
the food was great, but we didn't see the inside of a food
establishment again till 5 PM tho we had decided to have lunch
much earlier... I will say that Kathie MOORE Adair ('69) did
offer us lunch when we were out checking out the race car...
The strawberry pie at Sherry's (sp) was wonderful... tho Rick
ordered clam chowder and got potato soup instead. It was VERY
funny when it happened but ya hadda be there... Saturday was a
day filled with cars and more ice tea than I have ever had in my
life... I am still running to the bathroom every five minutes...
The boyz were supposed to make some obligatory famblie visits
but ended up at Anthony's for the entire afternoon... when I got
there I was starving and figured we'd have dinner... well no...
but eventually the waitress convinced them that eating after all
those beers would be a good thing... Oh, by the way, in case you
didn't hear Rick's comment to the waitress at Anthony's "Powell
doesn't have any money!" Poor guy, HARRAH ('65) and WARFORD
hadda feed him... it was way sad.
Steve SIMPSON ('65) joined us for Thursday and Friday and it
was just great to spend some good time with him. If you get the
chance you should stop over to the Simpson Resort and check out
the wonderful sign Jack KEENEY ('65) made for the pool area...
words cannot describe.
Now I don't wanna cast aspersions, but if I'm not wrong, it
seemed that Bill BLANKINGSHIP ('62) spent the entire weekend
sitting on other peoples' cars... Because he drew so much
attention they kicked Terry CHRISTENSEN ('61) out of the area
where the "cool" cars were parked for want of a green piece of
construction paper... as such Terry wasn't able to get a lot of
his flyers passed out... so vote CHRISTENSEN for Richland City
Council when the time comes.
Gotta send a special thanks to Chuck LOLLIS ('64) for providing
me with some great Louie Louie History as well as some super
Northwest music along with a fantastic Richland DVD that will
remain in my Richland memorabilia for posterity!
Like I said above... there is no way I can describe the fun I
had this weekend. I had no idea of how goofy our bunch is when
it gets together. I can't figure out if we are acting like
dottering old geezers or more as we did when we spent our time
watching the 3 stooges every morning before Jr High... but one
thing is sure... we are entertaining to watch! It has been many
years since WARFORD first suggested that our gang get together
every year... I'm beginning to think just once a year isn't
enough any more. What a blast!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Peg WELLMAN Johnson ('66)
Thanks to Mick HEMPHILL ('66) and all those special classmates
who made the '66 reunion the best yet. You are so appreciated.
-Peg WELLMAN Johnson ('66)
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>>From: Rick MADDY ('67)
Re: David RIVERS' ('65) post.
David did make a comment on my nose job. I feel compelled to
elaborate a bit. Who cares? I don't know. Anyway, I wish my nose
job was because I had gotten this part in some Hollywood movie
and the producers wanted an old disabled white guy with a nose
that resembled Jocko's, or was it Latoya ... well, that isn't
the case. Doc found basal cell carcinoma (skin cancer) on the
bridge of my nose.
Veterans Affairs doctor removed it June 16 using the MOHS method
(felt like a machete with help from a ball-peen hammer) and
supposedly got it all. They had to fillet my nose open to get
enough room to remove and then close the wound. I was awake for
the procedure ... you can choose being put under, but I like
listening to the conversation ... like how certain brands of
bar soap keep the doc in business, the nurse and her boyfriend
went on separate vacations three weeks ago on his dime, she to
Barbados and he to visit his mom in Compton, the various names
and types of stitches and the ingredients in the new zero SPF
baby oil suntan lotion somebody finally wised up and marketed.
Not a bad nose job actually.
They asked me if I had been in the sun a lot ... uh, yeah.
I told them I grew up in the southeastern WA desert on the
Columbia River and down river from the nuclear plant at Hanford,
running around half naked, slow-cooking, until about the age of
twenty-eight and do not recall hearing the word sunscreen until
about the age of forty ... and I had to ask ... did they think
it might have been the nukes? Doc said it was more likely the
sun, which can be really dangerous, purchase a larger hat ...
and WA has a desert? ... cactus? ... on the Columbia River?
Glad to get the "nose job" cleared up.
To: Linda REINING ('64)
Linda, I have been wanting to get in my van and go check those
CA Spudnut places out myself and have yet done so. I posted
awhile back one of my many reiterations of an iteration on
the location of Spudnut Zhops. I left Richland, out because I
figured most of us know where that one is located in Washington
-? Richland. Here is the list again for those who cannot
control their cravings. Not sure if they are all in up and
running order because this list is fairly old.
Arkansas
El Dorado
810 West Faulkner Street 870-863-9914
Magnolia
612 East Main Street, Suite B 870-234-2005
California
Anaheim
50 East Orangethorpe Avenue 714-992-4555
Canoga Park
8225 Topanga Canyon Boulevard 818-348-5054
Hollister
500 Tres Pinos Road 831-637-0555
Lancaster
1884 East Avenue J 661-723-9991
Lancaster
2038 West Avenue K 661-723-9299
Lancaster
1977 West Avenue L 661-723-9432
Los Angeles
3001 South Figueroa Street 213-749-0678
Los Angeles
3027 South Hoover Street 213-748-6865
Los Angeles
4949 West Slauson Avenue 323-292-8770
Los Angeles
11285 Venice Boulevard 310-397-1218
Northridge
10244 Reseda Boulevard 818-832-1176
Oxnard
3810 West Channel Islands Boulevard 805-984-7664
Oxnard
600 South Victoria Avenue 805-382-2979
Palmdale
2311 East Avenue South, Suite F5 661-274-1650
Sacramento
2445 Arden Way 916-927-8088
Santa Barbara
220 West Carrillo Street, Suite 1 805-899-2779
Santa Barbara
3629 State Street 805-569-3719
Santa Clarita
26859 Bouquet Canyon Road 661-296-4014
Simi Valley
2490 Sycamore Drive, Suite B 805-526-6715
Van Nuys
16500 Sherman Way, Suite A18 818-988-5115
Ventura
5752 Telephone Road 805-650-3777
Woodland
1495 East Street, Suite B 530-661-9514
Colorado
Arvada
12365 West 58th Avenue 720-898-5243
Florida
Panama City
2808 West 23rd Street 850-784-0278
Illinois
Pekin
1308 Derby Street 309-346-5381
Ohio
Berea
650 Prospect Street 440-234-4249
Mentor
6930 Center Street 440-255-7257
Rocky River
21800 Center Ridge Road 440-333-1167
Texas
Amarillo
312 South McMasters Street 806-376-9201
Pampa
800 West Foster Avenue 806-665-2209
Plainview
1806 West 5th Street 806-296-9198
Virginia
Charlottesville
309 Avon Street 434-296-0590
-Rick MADDY ('67) ~ In the shade -- wearing a larger hat made in
Italy -- on Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA where
dogs, cars, and bikinis, not necessarily in that
order, keep my heart beating.
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>>From: Maggie GILSTRAP O'Hara ('74)
To: Linda REINING ('64)
My husband had advanced lung cancer in 2000 and like you
the chemo and radiation caused serious heart damage. After
heart failure, followed by a stroke, he too had a pacemaker/
defibrillator installed, against the VA's wishes I might add.
We were told by the heart specialist at the VA there was no
proof installing one would save his life. Besides ... they had
spent enough money on him already. Really ... the VA doctor
said that.
Six years and four hits later he is due for a new one because
the battery is running out. His pacemaker/defib is tested
monthly now and the best guess is it will be replaced in August
or September. The third time the defib hit Bill he was sitting
next to his friend who is an ER doctor. He allowed Bill went
down so fast even he could not have saved Bill, and was amazed
at how fast the defib brought him back around. If you have any
concerns or questions about your defib I am sure Bill will
answer them if he can. I will send you positive thoughts...
-Maggie GILSTRAP O'Hara ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/29/11
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7 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Memorial today:
Ann BISHOP ('56), Reuben LINN ('58)
Barbara SESLAR ('60), Jeanie WALSH ('63)
Linda REINING ('64), David RIVERS ('65)
Tedd CADD ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ralph MYRICK ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dorothy McDONALD ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary HUNT ('57)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Fred PHILLIPS & Lora HOMME ('60)
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>>From: Sara Ousley, aka Ann BISHOP ('56)
Re: Spudnuts
The two Spudnut shops in Arkansas are still thriving. I was told
that the reason they taste a bit differently is because when the
company went out of business the shops could no longer get the
original mix, so each shop had to come up with their own recipe
for Spudnuts. The company would not give anyone the original
recipe.
-Sara Ousley, aka Ann BISHOP ('56) ~ Texarkana, AR where it
is HOT... triple digit temps and no rain
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>>From: Reuben LINN ('58)
I am very sad to report the death of Michael PATZER ('59) here
in Tacoma on Wednesday. I have attached his obituary from the
Tacoma News Tribune at the request of his family. Mike attended
Lewis & Clark, Carmichael, and Col-Hi graduating in 1959.
-Reuben LINN ('58)
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>>From: Barbara SESLAR Brackenbush ('60)
Re: Class of 1960 Bomber Luncheon
DATE: Saturday, July 2
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Jackson's in Richland (formerly The Gas Light).
Spouses and friends are welcome. Please join us for a time of
fellowship.
-Barbara SESLAR Brackenbush ('60)
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>>From: Barbra Williamson, aka Jeanie WALSH ('63)
To: Rick MADDY ('67)
Re: Rick's list of Spudnut Shops
Sorry Rick,
The Spudnut Shop in Simi Valley closed about one month ago. The
local Spudnut shared a common wall with BlockBusters, and we
all know what happed to blockbusters, so when they closed their
doors, the landlord decided to call all the leases and demolish
the building... so bye bye Spudnut Shop, and they actually had
maple bars. When the Bombers held a reunion here about what,
three or four years ago, I think it was Linda REINING ('64)
went and bought several dozen Spudnuts for everyone.
So take the Simi Valley location off the list... I am sorry to
say!
-Barbra Williamson, aka Jeanie WALSH (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Home of the Ronald Reagan Library where it was
hot hot hot today...
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
To: Rick MADDY ('67)
Re: Spudnut Shops in CA
Last I heard, the Spudnut Shop in Anaheim was no longer in
business. I'm not sure about all the ones in Lancaster, but I'm
going to get there one of these days and find out... it?s only
about an hour?s drive from here... same with the one in
Palmdale. *grin*
Sorry to hear about your skin cancer, but glad to know they got
it all. Not a fun thing at all! Yeah, we never knew about
sunscreen when we were kids... I doubt it had even been invented
back then. Now, we all slather sunscreen on any exposed skin
from our faces to our toes and my grandsons wear baseball caps
when they are outside! Just not worth taking chances anymore.
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ temps in Bakersfield, CA have been nice
the past few days, but they claim we will "hit" 104 by
Friday!
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: still feeling the glow
Big thanks to John CAMPBELL ('63) for the great pix of cool
desert nights... great job! MADDY's ('67) account of the "nose
job" was entirely factual... mine made for a much better story.
Some day Rick will learn the art of poetic license.
OK... now for the portant stuff. This is a call to all '65ers.
We need your help and your vote/participation on our 50th
Reunion, which will not be till 2015. I am telling you right
here and now that Cool Desert Nights weekend CANNOT be beat
for the weekend to hold a reunion. IF it is planned a year in
advance we can take over that town during CDN 2015 without a
hitch. I've heard people complain about "traffic" and crowded
hotels etc., etc., etc. Come on kids... this is Richland... you
can walk anywhere you wanna go in no time. If you make your
reservations in advance, rooms are no problem either. With the
economy the way it is and the way it will be absent some sort of
miracle, traveling to Richland twice in the summer is just not
feasible for many. The "Sorry 7" bunch gets together every
single year during CDN and it is always a total gas. It is NEVER
just 7 of us by the way as "Sorry 7" is just shorthand for the
ULTIMATELY COOL CLASS OF '65. But if we wait too long we will
be stuck during an off month again. Also, if the weekend isn't
chosen till late in the year of the reunion people have made
plans already. Oh yeah... for the last two reunions, the class
of '66 has had the very coolest hats of all time. The black ones
this year were to die for. I almost lifted one from the table...
if DAVIS ('65) had been there I'da had him lift one to avoid
guilty feelings on my side (the boy has no conscience so he'd
be fine with it)... OK now... come together and let's make this
work. If you disagree with me on this that's fine of course. I
don't wanna ramrod anything thru that other kids don't wanna
do. If you disagree just call 1 800 555-5555 and voice your
objections.
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Tedd CADD ('66)
I had a good time at the 45th reunion last Saturday. I missed
one thing, though. I spent a little time talking with a woman
about some similar history but I didn't get her name. If anybody
was there and knows the name of the woman with the light colored
hair cut short on one side and left long on the other, I'd
appreciate a note. I had a couple other questions.
-Tedd CADD ('66)
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Bomber Memorial
>>Mike PATZER - Class of 1959 ~ 1941 - 2011
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/30/11
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Larry MATTINGLY ('60), Pete OVERDAHL ('60)
Donna NELSON ('63), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Linda REINING ('64), Sean LEWIS ('77)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol WILEY ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: KC HAMMILL ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sherri RAY ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lori KILLAND ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chris ECKERT ('80)
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Re: 4th of July
As I related some time back, one of the largest displays in WA
this 4th is the City of Everett display. I personally created
and designed it and will be responsible to get it fired with a
crew that includes at least one Bomber Alum, Robert AVANT ('69).
This display has over 1550 shells, mines, comets, and roman
candles in it. It is barge fired from the Snohomish waterway.
Best viewing will be from Grant Park on the bluff. At 20 to 21
minutes with continuous multiple effects going off at several
levels, it will be worth seeing.
I also have a call for volunteers... We took on the Legends
Casino display at the last minute for a good customer. Phil
Pritchet a very nice fellow and good friend is the pyro in
charge. But we are short crew members. Any of the volunteers
from the Richland Anniversary event, or others, that would like
to have a little excitement (shells to 12-in, in size), please
call 360-352-8911 leave message if no answer as our facility is
over worked as is usual on the 4th. Or call my cell 253-226-6424
anytime. Leave a message if no answer and I will get back to
you.
I did the display at Umatilla last Saturday and Chuck LOLLIS ('64)
came down and had fun working with the crew to set it up. Doug
STILES ('57) and his wife of 50 years, Sally, drove down to
watch. Doug looked good and had much of his old self as he has
been pronounced cancer free at the end of his treatment.
After we cleaned it up we all stood around and waited to watch
the Intl Space Station fly over.
Have a great holiday and celebrate our nation's birthday safely.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J. Larry MATTINGLY ('60) ~ from my office in the AM where I am
about to drive the equipment truck to the dock in Everett.
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>>From: Pete OVERDAHL ('60)
To: All RHS Alumni
Re: Columbians
I want to thank Connie DEAN O'Neil ('60), Karol BRIMHALL Smith
('56), Lois WEYERTS Harrold ('56) for helping do an inventory of
the Columbians, Photo Boards, Decorations, and Misc. Items in
the storage unit that Roger Dewitt has furnished us by his Total
Energy Office in Richland. Thanks, Roger.
We have a number of Columbians for sale and all the money
raised will be used in the Club 40 Scholarship fund. Besides our
regular book case we have extras. The following are available
for $20.00 each and $5.00 for shipping if go outside the Tri
Cities.
Older Misc Columbians '50-1, '51-1, '55-2, '57-2, '62-1, '65-1,
'67-2, '68-1, '69-1, '74-1, '75-1, '76-2, '77-2,' 78-3,
Several Books 1980, '81, '83,' 86, '87, '88, '89, '90, '92,
'93, '95, '96, '98, '99, 2000, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05, '06
Club 40 is missing the following years of Columbians for our
own collection: '58, '59, '64, '71, '73, '79, '84, '91, '07,
'08, '09, '10, & '11.
Please contact me on the above books,
-Pete OVERDAHL ('60). Club 40 V.P.
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>>From: Donna NELSON ('63)
To: Linda REINING ('64)
Linda, First commercial sunscreen invented in 1936... 8 years
before I was born. I looked it up after having a carcinoma
removed from my nose two years ago. Our parents didn't know
about it I guess because cocoa butter, iodine and baby oil and
BURNING every Sunday on the river seemed to be the way we lived.
It was wrinkles and weathered skin my mother worried about when
we were out in the sun!!!
-Donna NELSON ('63)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
In 1965, during the Water Follies, the 1st Tri-City "Battle of
the Bands" was held at the East End of Columbia Park. There
were the Pharos from Kennewick, The Pastels from Pasco, & The
Esquires from Richland. Can anyone tell me the names of the
members of The Esquires in 1965?
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
To: Jeanie WALSH (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Spudnuts/Bomber reunion
As much as I?d like to take the credit for bringing Spudnuts to
the reunion, it wasn't me. *grin* might have been Donni CLARK
Dunphy ('63)???
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA
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>>From: Sean LEWIS ('77)
Hey I'm a Bomber and former Sandstorm subscriber and wanted to
just get an FYI out there that there is a Richland Bomber Alumni
group on the LinkedIn network that many of you might be familiar
with. Just go to LinkedIn and do a search for Richland Bombers
in the "Groups" section and you should find it...
Just thought a lot of people would like to know -- thanks!
-Sean LEWIS ('77)
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May, 2011 ~ July, 2011