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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/01/03
Dateline: San Antonio, TX
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4 Bombers and 1 Funeral Notice today:
Fred Phillips ('60), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Jim Heidlebaugh ('65), Anne Mitzlaff ('77)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY 02/28: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
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IDITAROD TIME AGAIN: 64 Mushers will be leaving
Anchorage starting today at 10am AST
Martin Buser -- last year's winner and neighbor to Bill (NAB)
& Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74) & Vickie Andersen Simmons ('67)
and family -- drew #15 starting position.
The re-start will take place on Monday, March 3 at 10am
on the Chena River near the Fairbanks Airport. The exact
location has not yet been determined, but it is a new
route this year due to lack of snow. The new route is
longer than before at 1200 miles. Last year, Martin
crossed the finish line in Nome and set a new record:
8 days, 22 hours, 46 minutes 02 seconds
http://www.cabelasiditarod.com/
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>>From: Fred Phillips ('60)
Re: Richland Bomber Guys
Tony Tellier's ('57) picture of some legendary
Bombers, titled "We were somewhere around Barstow on
the edge of (the high) desert..." appears to be the
jacket photo and the first sentence of his perhaps-
soon-to-be-published novel: "Fear and Loathing in By's
Burgers."
Hunter Thompson's gotta be proud, even though he's
not a Bomber.
-Fred Phillips ('60) ~ Somewhere around Richland, on
the edge of the not-so-high desert
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Melva Moore ('??-RIP)
I just read of the passing of Melva Moore. She was
or should have been in class of 60. I cannot remember
if she graduated. She and I were moderate friends over
the years in school. He mother and my mother were close
friends. After mom had the twins, Mike and Mark, Mrs.
Moore worked for mom doing housework and ironing a
couple of days a week. Mom knew Melva and I were
friends and would always bring me up to date on how she
was and what she was doing and so on. I have to admit
that I had not thought of her in at least 35 years. All
I can remember now is that she was a brunet, about 5-8
or 9 and we got along well. I have thought about her
for a couple of hours now and simply cannot remember
any details. How they slip away from us over the
years....
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ at home South of Tacoma
where toasty warm days have brought myriads of
crocus in all the gardens, and daffodils and early
tulips will bloom in a couple of weeks..
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>>From: Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen's ('60) Birthday, 2-28
On my best days, I'm a day behind... Happy Birthday,
Lola, I Love you....Jim
-Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
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>>From: Anne Mitzlaff Gerken ('77)
Re: Alumni Speakers
As mentioned earlier in the Sandstorm, there was a
TCH article about students protesting the cloud logo.
Many of my students came in ranting about the article.
I teach at Richland High School. We had a discussion
about what we see, what we hear, verses what we live.
It's kind of like the,"You had to be there," to
understand reasoning. Are there any alumni in the area
who would be willing to come to my class(es) and talk
about what it was like to be in high school or live in
this area when the bomb went off, people realized what
they'd been working on, the top secretness of the area,
and how the cloud logo and the pride in graduating from
this school all intermix? I thought I'd check and see,
then go from there. E-mail makes things so much easier.
Thank you.
-Anne Mitzlaff Gerken ('77)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Matthew Darrel Napora ('72) ~ 06/16/54 - 02/24/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/02/03
Dateline: Kerrville, TX
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Jimmie Shipman ('51), Roberta Adkins ('52)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda McKnight ('65)
Peggy Adair ('72)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Adkins ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: Elwin "Gene" Boyle ('64WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: Deana Shipman Groth ('77)
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>>From: Jimmie Shipman ('51) & Roberta Adkins Shipman ('52)
Happy belated Birthday to our daughter
Deana Shipman Groth ('77).
We love you. God Bless Mom & Dad
Bombers Always
-Jimmie Shipman ('51) & Roberta Adkins Shipman ('52)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Byron Beck (married to Bomber Leslie Jacobson ('64)
http://www.hanford.gov/reach/viewpdf.cfm?aid=659
-Gary Behymer ('64) - Downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Linda McKnight ('65)
To: Anne Mitzlaff Gerken ('77)
The mushroom cloud and the bomb are the end result
of why Richland was created. The symbolism to all of us
grads now, albeit us older grads, is the fierce pride
we all share about our unique heritage. The fact that
we all came from somewhere else and created a town.
Our moms and dads made lasting friendships from total
strangers, and all of us youngsters grew up in an
environment like no other in the world. Kids today
don't realize that the numbered houses were all there
was. Our moms and dads couldn't talk about work because
it was all a secret. Hundreds and hundreds of workers
rode out to the area to do what? For what?? My family
didn't move to Richland until 1954, long, long after
the bombs were dropped, but still my dad went to work
and came home and couldn't talk about it.
The mushroom cloud logo and the word Bomber to me
means a fierce pride in a community and an everlasting
fierce pride in our school. All of the grads that I
know, will tell you they are so proud because we were
considered the best of the best. We had the best
school, the best basketball team, and the best
teachers, coaches and students. I took two years of
Latin in junior high!!! I have friends that I have been
friends with my whole life, that are all over the U.S.
I don't know many schools that can have an all school
reunion and nearly 2000 graduates show up for it.
It is not really about the bomb and the cloud, and
God help us all if one goes off again. I am against
this current war plan, as I am sure some of your
students are, but I have a "Nuke-em" T-shirt and Bomber
license plates. The Nuke-em shirt to me means the
basketball or football team will be severely defeated.
Go Bombers!!
-Linda McKnight ('65)
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>>From: Peggy Adair ('72)
Re: Matt Napora ('72RIP)
To: The family of Matt
My most sincere condolence goes out to you. I
graduated with Matt and he was the most wonderful
person in school. Even though I have not seen or spoken
to him lately, this is a great loss to our class of '72.
I have worked directly with CAC for the last five
years and had no idea Matt was involved with the
committee. To the class of '72 who cannot make it to
his funeral, please take a moment to pray for his
family and contribute to the fund for him.
Division of Pulmonary Interstitial Lung Disease
Research,
UW Medical Center, c/o Thea Spaulding,
P.O. Box 356522, Seattle, WA 98195
Let's show our support to the family and Matt.
-Peggy Adair ('72)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/03/03
Dateline: Ft. Stockton, TX
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Glen Rose ('58), Jim Russell ('58)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Linda Reining ('64)
Patti Snider ('65), Debbie Bennett ('72)
Greg Alley ('73)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY 3/3 or 4: Monique Mangold Beaucour ('80)
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>>From: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Class Of '58 - March Luncheon
The Class of '58 luncheon held at the West Richland
golf course. Those in attendance were Sam Curry,
Vera Smith Robbins, Nick Nelson ('56), Fred Klute,
Judy Willox Hodge ('61), Melanie Herrig Curry ('62),
Carol Rose (spouse), Glen Rose, Barbara Isakson Rau.
-Glen Rose ('58)
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>>From: Jim Russell ('58)
To: Linda McKnight ('65)
You got it, girl! There was nothing else like
Richland. No expense was spared to provide the best in
education. We all (generation by generation)
experienced a sense of family throughout the whole
community, because in many respects, we uprooted and
left our real families to work hand-in-hand to create
something special and necessary to defend our way of
life.
Students in every school in every community have a
sense of pride in their school, but ours was born of a
unique purpose and carries a special tradition. Unless
you were there, you could never really understand it.
-Jim Russell ('58) ~ Mountlake Terrace, WA
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: weddings
Does any of you Bomber Alumni have any children or
grandchildren getting married within say 200 miles of
Seattle in the next say 2-3 weeks? We are putting
together a promo video on fireworks at weddings and
would like to have a little footage of some parts of an
actual wedding. Or at least some shots of the couple
on an actual wedding day. We have a professional
videographer on staff with digital equipment and would
be willing to trade a full professional edited video
record of the day for the wedding couple.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Linda McKnight ('65)
Amen!!!!!!! You summed up exactly how I feel about
being a Bomber! I loved growing up in Richland; the
life-long friends that I made; the great schools,
teachers, principals (how many can boast of a junior
high principal (Mr. Anderson, at Carmichael) who made
it a point to know the names of each and every student;
an awesome high school basketball team, with an even
greater coach (Mr. Dawald), and the best damn high
school in eastern Washington!!!!!!!! I couldn't wait to
be a Bomber and I still have that pride!!!!!! I have an
alumni ring (which I NEVER take off), a Bomber T-shirt,
and I tell anyone and everyone all about my high school
and our alumni website!!!!! And the nuke-em T-shirt to
me never meant destroying a country, it meant that the
team we played against had better be careful, cause
Bombers were in the house and ready to take
charge!!!!!!!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - where we still
need rain and lots of it!
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>>From: Patti Snider Miller ('65)
To: Linda McKnight ('65)
Linda,
You could not have said it better on the pride we
have in our years as the Bombers. No one has anything
to be ashamed of. It is history that we should never
forget. I came here in the '60s and very proud to be
a Richland Bomber.
Bomber Cheers,
-Patti Snider Miller ('65) ~ 49° right now at 5:30pm in
Richland - where the Spring weather keeps teasing
us and it gets cold again!
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>>From: Debbie Bennett Bayoff ('72)
I am so saddened to hear about Matt Napora's ('72RIP)
passing. What a wonderful person.
When I was 13, Carol Boyd and I were attending a
YMCA dance. On the way there two boys came up to talk
to us, Matt Napora and Dave Dounhauer, now both
deceased. They were funny and friendly and really a
kick to get to know. At 13 I felt so geeky and weird.
Matt made me feel special. Later in my life (36 years
old) I became a stock broker in Yakima (having moved
from Spokane). I really hated moving and not knowing
anyone. Then, I ran into Matt again after so many
years. He made me feel at home.
At the reunion, my husband and I met Matt again
with his wife. I was thrilled to see him once again. I
always have felt like that 13 year old meeting a
friend.
Now that I hear of his passing, I am taking time to
honor his life and to mourn his passing. I feel lucky
to have known him and deeply empty that he is gone.
If Karen is reading this... I am so sorry for your
loss. He was a dear man.
-Debbie Bennett Bayoff ('72)
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>>From: Greg Alley ('73)
To: Peggy Adair ('72)
I second the condolences to the family of Matt
Napora ('72RIP). He was a great guy and though I hadn't
seen him in a few years he was a fellow Bomber and
Christ the King grad. 48 is way too young.
-Greg Alley ('73) ~ Its March and that means Spring and
hoops in Richland
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/04/03 ~ FAT TUESDAY (MARDI GRAS)
Dateline: Las Cruces, NM
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Farrell Janssen ('53), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
John Wingfield ('66), Maggie Gilstrap ('74)
Jil Lytle ('82)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY today: Vicki Gill Boisoneau ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Wingfield ('71)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Yesterday
Jon Boisoneau ('67) & Vicki Gill Boisoneau ('68)
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>>From: Farrell Janssen ('53)
Re: By the time Maren reaches Phoenix . . .
Maren,
Your dateline (3/2 Alumni Sandstorm) of Kerrville,
TX made me predict "Fort Stockton" as your next
dateline (3/3 Alumni Sandstorm). If I was sure, I was
going to place a banner on route 10 near there greeting
you. We live just 67 miles south of Fort Stockton, TX
in the city of Alpine, TX. So I'm going to predict "El
Paso, TX" for your next dateline, that's over 200 miles
from Fort Stockton.
Drive safely and have a nice return.
Bomber cheers (per NB)
-Farrell Janssen ('53) ~ Alpine, TX
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & 64)
To: Farrell Janssen ('53)
Farrell,
What does "per NB" mean?
You correctly predicted Ft. Stockton... but NOT
because I wanted it that way!!!! I was hoping to make
El Paso, but car stopped 32 miles west of Ft. Stockton
and I called for a tow truck to take me back there.
Wish I'd known there was a Bomber that close... I
thought you were in Phoenix. Guess that's what I get
for thinking, huh? *GRIN*
Flew right by El Paso and on to Las Cruces, NM...
was hoping to get out of Texas without having to call
a FIFTH tow truck in TX... Texas was not kind to me.
Later today (3/4), look for me in Sierra Vista, AZ.
Next day (3/5): Bisbee in the morning, Tucson for lunch
with some Tucson Bombers (I hope) and then Phoenix for
the night -- MAYBE two nights in Phoenix.
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64) ~ Las Cruces, NM and heading
for Washington state!
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>>From: John Wingfield ('66)
I just want to say Happy Birthday to my little
brother, Jim ('71) who turns 50 on Fat Tuesday.
Happy Day, I am so glad you were born!
Practice the Power of Peace,
-John Wingfield ('66)
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>>From: Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
Re: Iditarod Update
Maren,
Martin Buser is in the lead so far, and many
mushers are having to deal with the heat issues (41° in
Fairbanks... what state am I living in?) and are
dropping dogs already. Martin however has been
training his dogs in the "Banana Belt" which is what I
used to call the "Tri-Cities" years ago and he seems to
be doing fine. There are two mushers dealing with
cancer issues in this race. DeeDee Jonrowe and Charlie
Boulding. There are both right out of chemo and need
our support and prayers to get through this race.
-Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
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[http://www.cabelasiditarod.com/]
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>>From: Jil Lytle Smith ('82)
Although this is a day late, I wanted to send a very
happy birthday wish for Monique Mangold Beaucour ('80).
May you have many many more!!
-Jil Lytle Smith ('82)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/05/03
Dateline: Sierra Vista, AZ
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6 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Ginger Rose ('55), Patti Jones ('60)
Helen Cross ('62), Rick Maddy ('67)
Rick Valentine ('68), Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Ginger Rose Reed ('55)
Re: New e-mail address for me
Maren,
I am resettled now and would like to resume getting
the Sandstorm by e-mail. I am living in Salt Lake City and
serving a church mission at the LDS Family History
Library (genealogy), so want to let everyone know if
they come here to do research, stop by my area and say
hi. I am a library attendant on the International Floor
- B1.
Thanks,
-Ginger Rose Reed ('55)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Puget Sound Area/Fife Luncheon
The Bomber Babes and Dudes
Please make reservations by Friday March 7, 2003
DATE: March 9, 2002
COFFEE TIME: 11:30 P.M.
LUNCH TIME: 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Fife Bar and Grill
Between Goodyear Tire and Day's Inn
PHONE: (253) 922-9555
ADDRESS: 3025 Pacific Hwy E., Fife, WA
I-5 North, Exit 136 B (Port of Tacoma) I-5
South Exit, 136. Turn left on Pacific Hwy. E.
PRICE: Price range $10.00 - $14.50 includes drink and
tip
All Bomber Spouses and Friends are welcome!
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - The sun
is shining before the next rain storms!
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Re: The peril of crossing Texas
We were traveling across the panhandle of Texas in
our minivan with our 2 elementary age boys, our dog,
and everything we had forgotten to put into the moving
van when all of sudden a red light went on and my
husband pulled over. We were very fortunate when a
fellow traveler stopped, and took us to the next gas
station, where they happened to have the part we
needed, so we could continue on our way. (After they
drove us back and installed the part, which fortunately
was small)
That was back in '87 when we were moving out to
California. We didn't have a cell phone with us, I
don't know if we even had cell phones back then.
The family who stopped, took all of us, including our
poodle dog, into their van, as it was minus 7° outside
that day. The kind family who stopped were missionaries
on home leave. As there weren't many people on the road
that cold day, we thanked the Lord for having some of
his Angels watch over us.
We did finally make it to California, after also
being stopped when the Highway closed for a blizzard in
Colorado. And we loved it there. The minivan remained
with us a few more years, long enough to survive and be
repaired after my crash with another mother when we
were on our way (in separate cars) to the Boy Scout
Supply Office. (But that's another story)
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN - where
there is still snow and ice about, but the sun is
shining and it's suppose to get up to 50° today!!
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Catching up on some reading. I have never been
comfortable with others’ losses. I have a complete loss
for words and a not so chipper of a day. My belated
condolence to the family of Scott Hartcorn (‘67) on the
passing of his father. I miss my father a lot.
Re: Mr. Yonce (RIP)
I had the misfortune of knowing what I wanted to be
at the age of ten. A person really did not need havin a
whole lotta book learnin to be involved in what I would
later experience. Nevertheless, much of my self imposed
misfortune coming by way of youthful naiveté, possibly
stoopidity, also came by way of having many teachers
not taking too keen a liking of me. Troublesome. I
didn't read the books. I was a pain sitting in the
rear of the class. A clown. Mr. Yonce, my ninth grade
homeroom teacher, was much different. He made me sit
in the front row close to his desk. I was his left
fielder. My most favorite teacher and very much loved
baseball coach. My belated condolence to the Yonce
family. A great loss.
Re: Birthdays
Speaking of birthdays, my daughter, Heather
(Wenatchee '88), is going to be 33 on March 6th. Oh,
the humanity! There was a time that I promised her too
never date anyone younger than she. I'm wondering if
that was a good idea making that promise?
Re: Remember the Alamo
When Santa Anna's army reached San Antonio, Travis,
in full command because Bowie had fallen ill, declared
from within the Alamo, "I shall never surrender or
retreat... victory or death." The latter increasingly
became the more likely prospect. The Mexican force has
been estimated at from 2,400 to over 5,000, the Alamo's
defenders numbered only about 185, and Santa Anna
declared he would give no quarter. On March 6, 1836,
after thirteen days of siege, the Mexicans stormed the
citadel. http://www.historychannel.com
Just thinking of you as you pass through Texas,
Maren. By the way, I must owe you a ton of money. I
promise to send some soon.
-Rick Maddy ('67) ~ HB in OC
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>>From: Rick Valentine ('68)
Re: Remembering Patsy Cline...
40 years ago today on March 5th 1963 the face of
country music changed forever, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Cowboy
Copas and Patsy Cline died in a plane crash.
-Rick Valentine ('68) ~ Spokane, WA - where it is sunny
and cold today.
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Hey Bombers,
I know there are some San Antonio Bombers down in
Texas. I'll be at the RiverCenter Comedy Club March 11-
16th, stop by and say hello if you come out.
Also, I want to plug my show at CBC on March 22nd
at 7:00pm, tickets are available at the CBC bookstore.
This show will benefit the CBC women's softball program
coached by none other than Mark Ibatuan ('74)!
Lastly, but not leastly, I'll be at Catch A Rising
Star at the Silver Legacy in Reno, March 25-30th. If
you're coming to the Silver Legacy on March 29th for
comedy, you can choose between seeing me or Bill
Cosby...it's your call.
-Brad Upton ('74)
P.S. Mike Davis ('74) will be attending the CBC
show on March 22nd!!
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Sam Roth Nageley ('55) ~ 1937 - 2/27/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/06/03
Dateline: Tucson, AZ
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3 Bombers and two funeral notices today:
Mike Clowes ('54), Bill Berlin ('56)
Val Ghirardo ('72)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bobbie Gilstrap Garrick ('72)
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LUNCHES (in order of appearance)
03/08 - Portland/Vancouver
03/09 - Seattle Area
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
Click the lunch you want to know about.
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: Sam Nageley ('55RIP)
Not really a good day for reading the Alumni
Sandstorm, and find out that one of the good guys has
passed on. I know he was a lawyer in later life, but
that did not stop him from being a good Bomber. If
memory serves, Sam is in the Bomber Athletic Hall of
Fame; he was a stalwart of the Bomber line. If you read
his accomplishments in high school and college, he was
more than that. Sam will be sorely missed by his
family, his friends and the entire Bomber community.
To: Ginger Rose Reed ('55)
Hey, isn't it about time you slowed down just a
bit? A whole new job and place to live! Why to go!
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ from mizzly Albany, OR
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
To: Bombers who would like Canadian prescriptions filled.
I just heard of another deal that might be of
interest to those of you who cannot get up to Canada
regularly. A new outfit in Bellingham, WA called CAN
DRUGS USA will secure drugs for you in Canada through
an outlet they have and then that outlet will send them
to you. Not sure how the practice works but their
number is: (888) 488-3784
Give them a call and see how it works for you. The
report said that a lady on Social Security saved 40% on
what she had done to date and never left her home. I
priced my drugs with them and can cut another 20% plus
by going to Canada, which I do three times a month, but
this seems like a good deal if you can't get up there,
or don't speak the language, eh.
Good Luck,
-Bill Berlin ('56)
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>>From: Val Ghirardo Driver ('72)
Re: SPUDNUT SHOP
I want to say "hi" to everyone and let everyone
know that the Spudnut Shop celebrated another
milestone; it's 55th anniversary today (Wednesday,
3/6/03). I go to work every night at midnight or 1am
and that's the main reason I don't write in very often.
I do read the Alumni Sandstorm almost every day though.
-Val Ghirardo Driver ('72)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Brenda Sue Neeley Melling ('59) ~ 03/03/40 - 05/09/98
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/07/03
Dateline: Phoenix, AZ
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13 Bombers, 1 Bomber Mom, and 1 NAB today:
Betty Ely ('47), Joan Eckert ('51)
Marguerite Groff ('54), Gus Keeney ('57)
Helen Cross ('62), Jim Hamilton ('63)
Paulette Lawson ('63WB), David Rivers ('65)
Mike Lemler ('72), Peggy Adair ('72)
Chris Webster ('78), Kim Edgar ('79)
Darren McIntyre ('82), BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
C.J. Brannen (NAB=Not A Bomber)
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IDITAROD UPDATE: Martin Buser is in 2nd place.
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Melanie Lawson Kohler ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ray Fisher ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rod Jochen ('80)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: Ray Wells ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: Pat Doriss Trimble ('65)
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>>From: Betty Ely King ('47)
Re: Janice Trainor Hammond
My daughter was born in Richland 50 years ago
today. She was voted the best athletic girl at
Carmichael Junior High from the 9th grade. She attended
Richland High School for two years and was very much
into sports. When her father and I divorced, the horses
were sent to her uncle's ranch in California. I returned
to college and Janice went to Red Bluff, CA to be with
her horses. She graduated from high school in Red Bluff
as the most athletic girl. With a name like Trainor,
she became a horse trainer. Janice Trainor Hammond now
lives in Syracuse, KS. Her brother, Rick Trainor lives
at Needmore, PA.
-Betty Ely King ('47)
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>>From: Joan Eckert Sullens ('51)
Re: Spudnut Shop Congrats!
55 years! Congratulations to Valerie and the
Spudnut Shop. Kind of makes me feel my age, though. I
was one of the first waitresses along with Laurel
Merkle Bell ('51). It was half the size it is now and
only Spudnuts, drinks and ice cream were served. You've
come a long way. Keep it going!
Re: Tennis anyone?
On a different subject, I wondered if anyone remembers
playing tennis on the court behind Marcus Whitman
School? That's where I first saw the game played. Some
"older boys" were going at it. Loved watching and
wanted to learn how to play but no racquet. One of
those boys gave me one of his old racquets, which was
such a thrill. Have no idea who the "older boys" were
but would like them to know how much their gift meant
to me.
-Joan Eckert Sullens ('51) ~ Redding, CA - where
Springtime has arrived!
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Just wanted to let friends of Ferol Smith Lukins ('54)
know that Ferol's mother, Helen Smith, passed away
March 4, in Richland. As most of you know, Ferol was
married to another '54 grad, Ron Lukins who died
several years ago. Ferol lives in Hemet, CA. She has
been dealing with some serious health problems,
including recent triple bypass heart surgery. She and
her son, Todd are in town and will probably be leaving
soon after the memorial service. The service will be at
Einan's, Saturday, March 8, at 10:00. Visitation will be
Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. For those of you that are
so inclined, please pray for Ferol, that the death of
her mom and the trip here, do not adversely affect her
health - and that she recovers quickly from the heart
surgery and can successfully tackle her other health
problems.
Re: '54 in '04
And now, for the commercial. Class of '54, start
thinking "50th reunion". I have a suggestion. Come to
the Club 40 Reunion, September 5-7, 2003, and see how
it works this year for Class of '53, then help us come
up with some really "special" ideas or our reunion. We
need all the help we can get to make this, our most
important reunion, the very best one we've ever had -
with the most attendees. Go to the following web site
for Club 40 information.
RichlandClub40.org
Local gals, don't forget our monthly lunch at
Granny's March 21. We very often fill up 2 tables. We
would like to add a table or two one of these days.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) ~ Richland - where we
having a fairly nice sunny day. Lookin' forward to Spring.
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Gladys Keeney (RIP)
My Sister, Missy ('59), called this morning and
said Mom (Gladys Keeney) passed away last night about
3:00 AM. It looks like I will be coming north before
the 15th to be at the Memorial service at West Side UP
Church. Mom passed away peacefully in her sleep, Missy
said. She will be with God and Dad now.
I am figuring out how to get up there at this
point. I may drive, but it is possible that I might fly
up. I will keep you informed.
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Congratulations to the Spudnut Shop!! I came to
Richland when I was 4, and I've always remembered it as
a fixture of Richland.
Re: Bicycling
My husband is going to be doing a solo bicycle ride
along Highway 50 starting in San Francisco at the ocean
on April l5th and hoping to finish at New Jersey on
Memorial Day or close to it. If you have any "must sees"
for me, driving along as support in the white mini-van,
please drop me a line. Also if you see my van, I will
have my license in my Bomber Holder, please honk!!
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN - where we
had snow and below freezing weather last night, so
school was delayed this morning, but there is a
prediction it should get up to almost 60° this week-end.
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>>From: Jim Hamilton('63)
Re: Happy Birthday to Deirdre Johnson Taylor ('65)
A longtime friend and one of my favorite
"Softmores". Here is a picture of Deirdre, Debbie and
the always lovely and forever young Miss Nancy.
Are they looking good or what.
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton('63)
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[Picture didn't come thru, Jim -- resend and I'll post
it. Happy Birthday, Deirdre! What day? -Maren]
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>>From: Paulette Lawson Sicilia ('63WB)
To: Melanie Lawson Kohler ('60)
I'd like to wish my much-older sister, Melanie, a
very happy birthday today (March 7)!! Being the oldest
child wasn't always easy for you, was it, Mel? As the
middle child, I got by with way more stuff, so I thank
you for that! Also, thank you for agreeing to accompany
me on the journey to Virginia to move into my new
house. Even though I am a confirmed white-knuckle
flyer, I promise I will not embarrass you or cause a
scene if our plane hits turbulence along the way. I
will, however, be happy to buy you and me a drink or
two on the plane to celebrate your birthday! Until
then, have a wonderful birthday!! Love from your little
sister, Paulette
-Paulette Lawson Sicilia ('63WB)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: I think I'll have just one more
So I guess it would have been 'bout the time I was
pushing the big one one... (1+1=2, that is), I can't
recall having any tho till I was around say 4 or 5...
at that time, we were living at 1309 Haines, Next to
the Reeds (too many years to count... Vonnie ('60),
Jerry ('55), Sharon ('57RIP), Larry (RIP... I'm not
sure) and Johnny who just kinda floated between
classes) to the east (the river side) and Mr. and Mrs.
Graham to the west (I think their first names were Mr.
and Mrs... but there were a lot of people with the same
names back then... kinda like in boot camp... lotta
guys with the first name "Private"... boy... glad my
last name wasn't "Parts"... )... Kenny Peterson ('64)
lives in the Reed's house now and Allen (then known as
Butchie) Green ('65) lived across from that house...
think he still does when you can find him there...
Doug Benoliel's ('65) folks would build a CUSTOM HOME
(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) above the Greens' much later,
but it doesn't work into the story... so where was I...
oh yeah... I am not sure of the first time I tasted
one... but I recall the first time I got sent to get
some... Oh boy... I'm a big boy now! Get to cross
GWWay all by my lone! Yes sir... Why hello Mr.
Ghirardo (there's that name again), yup... gimme a bag
a them thangs... here's my money... don't know how much
is there but my Dad said it was the right change... so
I mean hey he's my Dad... must know if the amount is
right... As I carried my bag 'o gold back to the folks,
I studied the bag... The bag was something that always
intrigued me... There was Mr. Spudnut (see how many
people had that first name... ) holding a bag with
another Mr. Spudnut holding a bag... with another Mr.
Spudnut holding a bag... with... .. .. you get the
picture... I had never been able to picture eternity or
infinity anyway but with the visual of Ol' Mr. Spudnut
carrying a bag... with ol' Mr. Spudnut carrying a
bag... with... .. .. (years later when Skip Nussbaum
('65) and I would work summers in Walla Walla, I
remember holding a bag and staring at Mr. Spudnut
holding a bag... clearly, I had not made a great deal
of progress in my conceptual abilities over the
years... )... So wow Val (Val Ghirardo Driver ('72)),
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FORM ALL OF US TO THE WHOLE GHIRARDO
FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Mike Lemler ('72)
Happy Birthday Spudnut Shop, and congrats Val, it
is nice to see this Richland Institution still going
strong after 55 years. Just wondering how many Bombers
have been employed there over the years, Best Wishes
for many many more!
-Mike Lemler ('72)
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>>From: Peggy Adair ('72)
Re: Spudnut Shop
Congratulations, Val! When we were seniors in high
school, I was in the DECA club and they sold Spudnuts
in the school store. Since I lived just up the hill
on Williams from your shop, I picked up the tray of
Spudnuts every morning. Your dad always threw in a few
extra Spudnuts for us to eat on the way. He was a
delightful man.
Dawn Sartain usually walked to school, so I'd pull over
and give her a ride. Then off to pick up Helen Stocker,
Beth Riggins, and Carol Stewart. Helen and I car pooled
so there were times she took on the driving duty. She
was also in DECA and we worked together at Tomlinson's
Dairy Mart. For a little drive-through mart they sold a
big variety of food. During Thanksgiving and Christmas,
had specials on egg nog, half and half, sour cream, and
you could even order pumpkin pies. In the summer they
had specials on fresh Klicker Strawberries. Those were
the days!
On time there was a truck with a giant camper that
was too tall for the drive-through roof almost bringing
it down a ways.
Anyway, I am going to quit rambling and get back to
the Spudnut Shop. Val should be admired for her hard
work and accomplishment. You go girl! She is a prime
example to all that a pop and daughter shop can still
have a booming business in this world. Val not only
provides great food, but also provides a great place
for Bombers to meet. Good job, well done!
-Peggy Adair ('72)
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>>From: Chris Webster ('78)
Congratulations Val & the Ghirardo family for
keeping the Spudnut Shop alive for 55 years. You have
the best service of any restaurant in the Tri-Cities.
Your cinnamon rolls are awesome, all your Spudnuts are
awesome. Mayor Bob Thompson needs to have a celebration
of some kind.
Go Bombers!!
-Chris Webster ('78)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Canadian Drugs
I saw something on the news about it, it's website
is: http://www.candrug.com some woman in Bellingham is
running it. You can get great prices, the is a flat fee
of $19 for shipping no matter how many prescriptions
you order. Depending on the amount of money your saving
on your medication, this may or may not be a savings
for you, it's worth checking out.
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79) ~ Poulsbo, WA
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>>From: Darren McIntyre ('82)
Re: Ardess Benjamin (RIP)
I worked with and was friends with Mrs. Benjamin's
daughters, Patti and Muriel. Unfortunately, I lost
contact with the girls through the years. Ardess was a
very sweet lady and my deepest sympathies go out to her
husband and both girls.
-Darren McIntyre ('82) ~ Travis AFB, CA
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
Well, Happy Birthday to the Spudnut Shop Val and a
belated Happy Birthday to you. To those who might not
know this fact. Val is a Valentines day birthday girl.
Love you sweetie
-BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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>>From: the Tri-City Herald Genealogy discussion
C.J. Brannen
Wednesday February 12, 2003 at 5:48
I am interested in locating one John A. Sabean -
stationed at Richland WA - 1946-47 and/or other friends
who knew him.
-C.J. Brannen (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/08/03
Dateline: L.A. (Canoga Park), CA
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19 Bombers sent stuff:
Em DeVine ('52), Mike Clowes ('54)
Gus Keeney ('57), Millie Finch ('65)
Tom Hughes ('56), Max Sutton ('57)
Mike Waggoner ('60), Jack Gardiner ('61)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Carol Converse ('64)
Deedee Willox ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Janine Rightmire ('65), Judi Wilson ('65)
Patty de la Bretonne ('65), Jeff Curtis ('69)
Kathie Moore ('69), Peggy Adair ('72)
Sheryl Romsos ('76)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Adair ('66)
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>>From: Em DeVine Dow ('52)
To: All the Keeney kids;
Heartfelt condolences on your mother's passing. She
was one of the sweetest ladies I ever lived near! How
lovely that she passed quietly in her sleep... a
wonderful way to go on to that next exciting existence,
no doubt welcomed by the many who loved her who had
gone before.
Warmest love to each and all, "Em"
To: David Rivers ('65)
Your writing cracks me up!! Fun stuff. Morton's
Salt had that same kind of picture on the container: a
girl with an umbrella in the rain holding a box of salt
with a girl with an umbrella in the rain, holding a
box... I was quite entranced by that label---imagining
it going on and on and on.
To: The Spudnut Shop
Sincere congratulations on a very successful 55
year run! You folks are the best! (And so are your
Spudnuts!)
-Em DeVine Dow ('52) ~ windy Richland - where a little
bit of rain today helped settle the dust down.
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: Ray Wells ('54) and Spudnut Shop Birthdays
I would like to dispel the rumor that Ray was
either born or lived in the Spudnut Shop; that was
left to later generations.
For both events, add my congratulations.
To: The Class of 1954
I would second Marguerite Groff Tompkins' ('54)
invitation to fellow class members to join us in
September at the Club 40 reunion and see what happens
with both the classes of '53 and '58.
We should also join in wishing Ferol Smith's ('54)
health improves so that she will be with us in '04.
To: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
Boy, am I in deep doo-doo! I am really late in
wishing you a happy 29th birthday.
To: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
I'm sure all will join me in commiserating with you
over the news that your server has "down syndrome." LOL
Bomber Cheers
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ rainy Albany, OR.
The weather guessers are promising 8" to 10" of
snow in the mountains.
P.S. Don't forget the lunches in Portland and
Fife this weekend, I won't.
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Gladys Keeney (Bomber MOM - RIP)
Many people have asked me when the memorial service
will be. 2:00PM at West Side United Protestant Church,
Saturday, March 15th. I think I had mentioned noon to
some folks before, but 2:00PM it is!!!!
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Re: Spudnut Congratulations
Congratulations Val (72). I was here before the
Spudnut shop, but boy oh boy did my dad find it when
it opened.
One of my fondest memories with my parents is, when
we got out of church on Sunday morning, Dad would take
us for a "warm" Spudnut filled with delicious vanilla
ice cream!! Yummy.................they were delicious.
Then it was the spot we all would flock to following a
movie at the Uptown Theater. Congratulations for your
family tradition - one of the best donuts on earth -
none to compare with it - no, not even krispie cremes.
Keep it going for my grandchildren, and theirs and on-
and-on-and-...
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: Marcus Whitman Tennis Courts
To: Jean Eckert Sullens ('51)
I remember those Tennis Courts very well. We not
only played tennis on them, they were the best roller
skating rink around. We had two pair of the old steel
wheel clamp-on skates. Usually about five or six of us
from the neighborhood would go over there to take turns
skating. In the summer time when we were going barefoot
all of the time the clamp-ons were a problem. First, I
had lost the skate key so I carried a pair of pliers to
tighten them. They would not hold very well on the old
worn out tennis shoes we had and we had not gotten our
new "school shoes" that had real soles yet. I found two
old belts that my dad had and we cut them off and
punched new holes with our pocket knife (every kid had
a pocket knife in those days) and strapped the front of
the skates around our foot. This would work for a while
until your foot slipped out and the skate ended up
around your ankle and you ended up planting your nose
in the ground.
Lots of fun and memories to keep forever.
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Max Sutton ('57)
Re: Monty Dunn ('80)
My wife, Gayle Dunn Sutton ('62), is looking for
any information about her step-brother, Monty Dunn.
We've lost touch with him and would like to get in
contact with him. If anybody has any information on
his whereabouts, we would really appreciate hearing
from you.
-Max Sutton ('57) ~ rainy ole' Renton, WA
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>>From: Mike Waggoner ('60)
Martha Waggoner died on Whidbey Island on Monday,
March 3, 2003. She and her husband Al (RIP 2001)
raised six Bombers: Alan ('59), Michael ('60), David ('62),
twins: John ('66) & Paul ('66), and Debbie ('69). The
family lived in Richland at 1938 Hetrick from 1948 to
1982 while Al worked for the Atomic Energy Commission
(retiring as assistant manager of the Hanford
Operation) and the children attended Jefferson Grade
School, Chief Joseph Junior High School, and Columbia
High School.
-Mike Waggoner ('60)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Re: Happy Birthday to Deirdre Johnson Taylor (65)
A longtime friend and one of my favorite
"Softmores". Here is a picture of Deirdre, Debbie and
the always lovely and forever young Miss Nancy. Are
they looking good or what.
This picture, less the glass of wine, could
easily have been taken in 1965. Nothing like great
friendships to keep you thinking, feeling and looking
young.
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Jack Gardiner ('61)
Re: Las Vegas
This past weekend I was in Las Vegas attending the
Nascar Races on Sunday. Before I left San Jose I saw on
the Luncheon calendar, next luncheon 3/1/03 at the
Timbers at Flamingo & Durango. So I went there, arrived
at 11:15 waited until 12:30 no one showed up, so I
guess it was cancelled. Maybe next time I'm in Vegas.
-Jack Gardiner ('61)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
Re: Spudnut Shop
I, also, want to put in my 2 cents for a wonderful
55th birthday of the Spudnut Shop. I spent many, many
evenings there waiting to be picked up after the movie
got out. I only get a chance to go there every 5 years
now (reunions), but still LOVE the taste of those
Spudnuts!! Hope the shop keeps going on and on and on.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA ~ where we
have been having a warm winter and I'm anxious
for Spring
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: Spudnut Shop
I introduced my South Carolina friend to Spudnuts
(she had only had crispy cremes - YUK) and we bought
Spudnut Shop T-shirts. On her last trip to see her
folks in South Carolina, she wore her T-shirt and had
a lot of fun explaining to her family and friends. And
yes, she agrees that crispy cremes can't begin to
compare with Spudnuts!
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA - where the
wind has been blowing (and the dust has been
airborne as well).
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: My Buddy
It's that time again. Why only 2 years ago, we were
going out to dinner celebrating his birthday and
getting ready to fly from Vegas to Richland. He don't
like them there airoplanes so I thought I'd tag along
to hold his big mit if he got nervous. I've told the
story 100 times but it never grows old to me. We first
met when we were both 15... swappin' cars and figuring
we had really pulled one over on the other. I figured
he was about 20 and I was worried he might realize I
was really clueless and would get the best of me. He
had the outline of a man's beard and this big square
jaw that looked like it could take a punch from Rocky
Marciano with no sweat. He also had this great Buddy
Holly curl in the middle of his forehead... mine would
never make that great perfect curl... I remember Terry
Davis ('65) trying to get that curl to copy a young
hood we ran with at Jason Lee, named Bobby Tom Farthing...
But this guy had it down pat. Over the years we became
closer and closer and then as we both went off to war
along with so many of our friends, we lost track of
one another only to be reunited thru our pal Jimmy
Heidlebaugh ('65)... and as the story unfolded we got
very close again... to the point were he has actually
suggested that he would run up to Alberta to pick up a
car for me that I want just for its hot rod components
that are virtually impossible to find for less than a
small fortune... What does he think... my memory isn't
even two years long! Does he forget that I am driving a
'34 Ford with plates that read "HRTATAK" in his honor
instead of reading "RUMBLE" in honor of Link Wray and
his Wraymen... ya think I'm stupude! No way do I wanna
repeat that episode! Tho I do hafta admit that but for
that little trip made two years ago, Roy Ballard ('63)
would not have found the big bomb and we would not have
that beautiful baby to lug around all the time... So
anyway... even if runnin' in the company of that bad
crowd like our own Jim Stull ('62) has taken him from
premier hot rodder to premier biker dude... and in
spite of the ... cough cough sputter sputter... low
slung Dockers... HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMMIE ADAIR ('66) THIS
MARCH 8TH!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU, JIMMIE!
To: All the Keeney kids and especially to my old friend, Jackson ('65)
My deepest feelings for all of you. Your Mom was so
special... not that your Pop wasn't. Jack was always
showing up with great little trinkets and mementos she
had hidden away for Jack when he "grew up"... course
she couldn't wait that long so every now and again she
would release this stuff into Jack's custody...
hopefully Barbara tucked it all away so it didn't get
lost out in Jack's shop!! But every year Jack has
showed up with old newspaper clippings, Sandstorms all
weathered but otherwise in perfect condition... I had a
huge stack of my own at one time but probably foolishly
tossed them as I did so many treasures. I enjoyed Gus' ('57)
comment that his Mom was now with his dad. Best wishes
to all of you and to the girls, please give Jack a big
hug for me... let him know his buds are always thinking
of him!
David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Janine Rightmire Corrado ('65)
To: Jimmie Adair ('66)
Unfortunately for me, I wasn't as close a friend to
this wonderful person as I should have been in school.
But, I was given a second chance!!! Yeah!!! Now I can
call him one of my very dearest friends and I love him
to pieces!! Have a great day, Jimmie!!! You are a super
guy with a super family!!! Happy Birthday!!!
-Janine Rightmire Corrado ('65)
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>>From: Judi Wilson Johnson ('65)
Re: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bomber greetings,
I was just wondering if any Bombers live in the
Fort Lauderdale area and/or can tell me where to stay
in Key West. We're going east to explore and arrive in
Fort Lauderdale on the 16th of March. Any absolutely
"must eat at" places??? We have about 5 days for
explorations and the AAA book and the entertainment
book aren't good for narrowing down the choices.
Thanks.
-Judi Wilson Johnson ('65)
P.S. Happy birthday and thank you to the Spudnut
shop. I still remember how delicious those
glazed Spudnuts were with the soft ice cream
piled on top. UUMMMMM
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>>From: Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
My condolences to the Keeney family on the death of
their mother. Actually Sweet Jack is the only Keeney I
really know at all, but reading messages from all of
you over the years makes me feel as if I know you. My
thoughts are with you.
Congratulations to the Spudnut Shop! I remember many
trips there over the years, especially in Jr. Hi for
some reason. Never had any glazed donut as good as a
spudnut! And thanks David R. for your as usual
entertaining anecdote regarding spudnuts. I hope you're
keeping your notes.
-Patty de la Bretonne ('65) in Seattle
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>>From: Jeff Curtis ('69)
Re: Val and the Shop
Val
Congratulations for all the years of toil and effort
in keeping a true icon of Richland up and running. Zip's
and the True Stone "fingernail" (segmented ellipsoid to
the more pedantic) are virtual newcomers compared to
your shop. Many of us have fond memories of Spudnuts
dotting events in our lives. Christ the King's St.
Cecilia's Boys Choir had boxes of them for their
parties. The Jason Lee School Patrol had boxes of them
for their picnics. Little League games, hunting trips,
Boy Scout gatherings all benefited from the millions of
potato pastries you and your family have provided over
the years. Did you ever count how many you've bagged,
boxed and plated over all this time? A box of Spudies,
a crate of Rogers potato chip seconds (leaking grease
through the cardboard), and a couple of glass gallon
jugs of A&W root beer were the makings of many a great
party-feast in my youth. Everyone has had a soft spot
in their hearts for those tasty things for as long as I
can remember.
Today, as my parents are aging, I find myself
traveling to Richland more frequently and I always
make my first priority a couple of glazed and a cup of
coffee at your place to unwind from the road. I can
always count on you and your staff and it's the same
warm, inviting and friendly place it always was. I can
usually spot a familiar face among the crowd that's
always present. It's hard to find an unhappy customer
at the Spudnut Shop. So, thanks for all the years of
early mornings, late nights and tolerating clouds of
potato flour dust, it's very appreciated by all.
And they say nobody doesn't love Sarah Lee.....she
was a piker!
-Jeff Curtis ('69) ~ Seattle, WA
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>>From: Kathie Moore Adair ('69)
Congratulations to Val and the Spudnut Shop, there
is a lot of hard work that goes on there every day.
Thank You Val.
March 8th, is Jim Adair's ('66) Birthday, and we
will be at the Spudnut Shop, like usual, for our
Saturday morning breakfast.
Happy Birthday Jimmie! I Love You.
-Kathie Moore Adair ('69) ~ West Richland - where it is
windy and rainy)
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>>From: Peggy Adair ('72)
Re: Happy Birthday
To: My brother, Jimmie Adair ('66)
I want to wish my brother, Jimmie, a big Happy
Birthday from your little sister, Pj. You probably know
it, but there are a lot of people out there that love
you; just as I do.
To most of his old buddies, he is known as "The Doc".
Jim is a master in many trades, that is: mechanic,
sheet metal worker supervisor, humorist (with a tad bit
of sarcasm in a fun way), be there when you need me
sort of guy, a super dad, a best friend, a best
brother, and the guy that has held the Adair family
together.
With Jim's honest and forthright reputation, my
dealings with people in the Tri-Cities have been so
positive.. Everyone that knows him loves him. You
couldn't ask for a better friend or brother.
Last weekend I found some old 8mm movies my Mother
took many years ago and one that sticks out in my mind
is Jim's car parked in front of the house on Williams
with our old homemade horse trailer behind it. My
brother Gene was outside the front of the trailer, I
was anxiously awaiting for my pony, "Stubby", to get
unloaded -- and low and behold who is that guy with
black hair, black glasses, black tie and white shirt in
the trailer unloading my pony? My brother, Jimmie.
Bless his heart, if even he liked horse power under the
hood, he still took the time to help his little sister
out with her horse power on legs. I will never forget
the good deeds he did for me (and I won't forget the
times he got me in trouble either; especially when
Benny Johnson told me to flip anyone off that gave
me a hard time. Had no idea what the bird meant :)
David Rivers: Certainly, you will out do my entry
with your gift of wit and vocabulary, but hey, I only
have a two year degree of college! :) My thanks to you
for getting Jim to your Doctor while in Las Vegas.
This is probably pretty boring to most of you,
however, I want all Bombers to know that Jim has all my
respect as a brother and a friend. By the way, you can
most likely see him at the Spudnut Shop Saturday
morning between 8 and 9am. Okay, in addition, I want to
thank Jim's wife, Kathie Moore Adair ('69), for being
such a support to Jim and the entire Adair family.
Happy Birthday and I love you.
-Peggy Adair ('72)
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>>From: Sheryl Romsos Senyk ('76)
Happy Birthday to my friend, Lauri Kraemer Serafin ('77)!
We have shared lots of experiences, laughs, and tears
over the last 44 years, and I consider you nothing less
than my sister. Here's to the next 100 years!
All my love, Sheryl
-Sheryl Romsos Senyk ('76)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/09/03
Dateline: Vacaville, CA
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Ralph Myrick (51), Marilynn Working ('54)
MIssy Keeney ('59), Lance Hartman ('60)
Helen Cross ('62), Marie Ruppert ('63)
Linda Reining ('64), Cecily Riccobuono ('77)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: George Hammons ('51)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Leonard and MaryMike Hartnett Peters ('61)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
To: All those who knew my mother, Ola Myrick
Mom passed away Saturday morning at 2:26. She was a
great Mother, friend, and loved every one. My sister
Norma ('54) and I were there at her side when she took
her last breath. It was sad but it was also a blessing.
God has her now. She is finally with her mother. She
has been begging her mother to come and get her for the
last six months. We will be having grave side services,
but we don't know when. Thanks to all the kids that
gave her a great deal of joy at the Village Food Store
and Diettrich's Market. And, all their pets, too.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
To: Bob Carlson aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Thanks for your comments re my birthday!! Only wish
I were 29!! That reminds me of when I was 32, I told my
4 girls that if I had been born 2 days later (29th) I
would only be 8 yrs. old. They said "OH, NO, Then you
wouldn't have us"!!
Ha... Now in 2004, Leap Year, I would only be 19,
just be out of High School. Whippeeeee. (If I had only
been born 2 days later!!) Mike, figure the math to get
my "real" age. Have a great day!! ALL BOMBERS......
Congrats to the Spudnut Shop on 55 yrs!! My dad
knew the fellow from Montana who started the shop. I,
too, remember the Spudnut ala modes, with the cherry on
top of the soft ice cream. 10 years ago when I moved
back here to stay, I went into the shop and ordered
one, but unfortunately the younger gal in there didn't
know what I was talking about. Big, huge, glazed
Spudnuts!!! YUMMY!!
Blessings to all the families who have servicemen
or women serving our great country, here or overseas.
Gratitude to them, as they serve our country and don't
complain. Let's pray that they all come home safe.
Look forward to seeing my friends at our lunch,
March 21, at Granny's in Kennewick.
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
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>>From: Missy Keeney Baker ('59)
Re: Life, Death & Spudnuts
My congratulations to Val on the birthday of The
Spudnut Shop. We will be ordering Spudnuts to share at
my Parents' memorial celebration as my Dad, Raymond,
made the Spudnut Shop his second home in the '80s and
'90s. It was sort of like "Cheers", a place where
everybody knew his name and brought him his "usual"
without even having to ask!!
Thanks, Val, for not only making great Spudnuts but
for caring about your customers!
-Missy Keeney Baker ('59)
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>>From: Lance Hartman ('60) & Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63)
To: All the Waggoner kids
Our heartfelt condolences to your family. I well
remember Al and Martha as wonderful friends (and
neighbors) of my in-laws, Dean & Mary Hartman.
-Lance Hartman ('60) & Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63) ~ Bremerton
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
My sympathy to the entire Waggoner family,
especially to David who is my classmate and who I knew
best. I also knew your parents from their faithful
work at CUP church. Your mother was my Sunday School
teacher, more than once I am sure. She and your
father are in a better place, but both of them will
be remembered by many as the wonderful people they
were while they were here on earth. God be with you
during this difficult time of loss.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN - where the
little ole pond is melting as it is warming up to
almost 60° outside. The sun is shining and my
tulips have broken through the ground.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: skates
You brought back many, many memories of putting
those skates on my shoes... I wore my skate key around
my neck on a piece of string--otherwise, I knew I would
lose it. I used to skate at Spalding on the tennis
courts there, and of course, skated up and down Elm
Street, across the street onto Swift, to Betty Bates
Roberts' ('64) house, then we would skate up Swift to
Cottonwood and back to Elm and do it all over, again.
*GRIN* Kinda wish I still had those old skates... my
kids wore "shoe skates"... they looked like tennis
shoes, but were skates--they were popular in the '70s
and '80s... even this ol' mom had a pair and I could
"best" them on the streets and any place else they
wanted to skate--even took them to roller rinks and
"did my stuff". *GRIN* They are popular, again, and I
think they are called "sketchers". I kept skating till
about 12 years ago when I figured these old bones had
enough of landing on the ground and it was time to hang
up the skates. *GRIN*
To: David Rivers ('65)
Your writing is WONDERFUL! Makes me wish I had
known all the people you write about, but in your
words, I can almost feel that I do. Hope you save the
stuff you write... you should put it all in a book and
sell it! If nothing else, Bombers would buy it. *GRIN*
To: Val and the spudnut shop
Congratulations!!!! I remember my first Spudnut -
my dad, "Sarge" Reining (RIP) had taken my brother, Tim
('71WB), and I there and I can still remember ordering
a maple bar. They were and are still delicious! I go to
Fullerton or Lancaster when I really need one... but,
it is over 2 hours to Fullerton and over an hour to
Lancaster, so I don't get the "need" very often, but
when I do, I buy two dozen and bring them home... not
all of them make it home!!!!! *GRIN* Thanks for the
wonderful potato pastries and giving Bombers one more
place to hang out and remember the good times.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - we still need
the rain, but our chances of getting any are
"slim and none"!
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>>From: Cecily McClanahan McClanahan ('77)
Re: Spudnut Shop
Congratulations to Val, and your family on 55
wonderful Spudnut years! My memories of the Spudnut
Shop go way back to when I was a kid. I would spend the
night at my best friend's house, Denice Simmons ('77),
and her dad would wake us up early in the morning for a
trip to the Spudnut Shop. I can still remember what I
would order. One glazed, one cinnamon roll, and a cup
of hot chocolate.
Now I have passed on the tradition to my own three
kids, who have never lived in Richland, but demand we
stop at the Spudnut Shop when we're in town.
Keep up the great work. Here's to many more years.
-Cecily McClanahan McClanahan ('77)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/10/03
Dateline: Eugene, OR
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Doreen Hallenbeck ('51), Ralph Myrick ('51)
Marguerite Groff ('54), Mike Clowes ('54)
Laura Dean Kirby ('55), Tom Hughes ('56)
Pete Overdahl ('60), Karma King ('64)
Patti Snider ('65), Len Rediske ('66)
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IDITAROD UPDATE: Martin Buser is in 4th place.
http://www.cabelasiditarod.com/
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barb O'Malley Wedberg ('70)
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>>From: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter ('51)
Re: Tucson Bomber gathering
Great Sunday noon luncheon at the Viscount Suites
Hotel in Tucson -- we definitely missed Sara Hill
Hightower ('62), but lots of good conversation and
laughs were had by Doug Ufkes ('68), Terry Ganz ('68)
and wife Judy, Don Andrews ('67) -- who just happened
to be vacationing in sun-country, George Barnett ('63),
Jim Barnett ('80(, Bonnie Steeber Fresca ('57) and
Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter ('51). The temperature
was in the low 80s, making the day even more enjoyable.
Bomber representation ranged from the class of '51
to the class of '80.
-Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter ('51) ~ Green Valley, AZ
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Re: Mom's grave side services
I said I would let the Bombers who knew my Mother
the time of the service. They will be grave side at
1:00PM at Einan's. There will be a reception at
Norma's home, right after the service. Email me for
Norma's address.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/11/03
Dateline: Estacada (Portland), OR
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Ralph Myrick ('51), Jerry Swain ('54)
Mike Clowes ('54), Tom Tracy ('55)
Bill Berlin ('56), Dick De Ford ('56)
Susan Erickson ('59), Bill Johnson ('61)
Ann Engel ('63), Janice Pierce ('63)
Linda Reining ('64), Ken Staley ('68)
Kim Edgar ('79)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jay McCue ('56)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Mom's grave side service wasn't written very well.
Forgot to add the service will be on Saturday 15th.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Jerry Swain ('54)
To: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Glad to see your mention of "Fission Chips" which
was in the same strip as the Spudnut Shop. Fission
Chips was run by Cal Decker and Arv Hall and Gene
Ritnauer ('54) worked there deveining shrimp and
peeling potatoes. Cal Decker's mother worked at the
downtown Washington State Liquor store. Years later
(1969) I ran into Cal Decker in the City / County
building where he worked for the King County Executive.
I can still imagine the tart taste of vinegar
drenched fries followed by an ice cream filled Spudnut.
To: Maren ('63 & '64)
Did you get the filled in blanks for the Lewis &
Clark 7th grade picture of Mr. Jorgenson's class, which
started that year as Mr. Bill Bressler's class? Mr.
Jorgenson was a former Naval Aviator and I enjoyed
reading his manuals on air to air tactics. Mr. Bressler
ended up as the Principal of Blair School at Fairchild
Air Force Base in Spokane. My daughter Debbie, was his
first second generation student.
[I'm pretty sure I HAVE the updates, but haven't added
them yet. I'll get to them -- SOON. -Maren]
To: The family of Sam Nageley ('55)
I first knew Sam in Boy Scouts and a certain ski
trip to Tollgate. He was in the JAG office at Fairchild
AFB in 1963 and did a fine job looking out for we
aviators. My heart goes out to all of Sam's family with
deepest sympathy for them and respect for a classmate
who was class himself--he will be missed.
-Jerry Swain ('54) ~ Live from sun-drenched Goodyear, AZ
where it may hit 84°F today (Tough task but
everyone needs to be somewhere).
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
What can the City Council be thinking? "Trailers"
(aka manufactured homes) belong in either North or West
Richland, just the way the Government decreed lo those
many years ago. Now as to your gardening problem, I
would suggest an astro turf type lawn. One can either
wash it down, or maybe even vacuum it. Small, slow
growing bushes or shrubs could complete the picture.
Wouldn't recommend bark dust as that has to be replaced
periodically. Best of luck to you on your move.
To: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
As Ed McMahon used to tell Johnny "You are
correct." The Fission Chips place and the Spudnut Shop
shared a wall. The "kitchens" were along this wall.
Gotta agree that chips (french fries) with the malt
vinegar were great.
There was a discussion at the Fife lunch about
where one could get good french fries. The thought came
to me as to why there aren't more Spudnut shops. I
think it is because unscrupulous french fry
manufacturers have almost cornered the potato meal
market. They have found it is easier to make french
fries by compacting the meal and pushing it through a
tube to make the shape, then cut them to length. Faster
and less labor intensive, but I digress.
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ safely back in
(currently) sunshiny Albany, OR
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>>From: Tom Tracy ('55)
To: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Re: Reed family.
Laura,
It always brings a smile when I read your posts.
Your wondrous Bomber comments as a friend and
cheerleader helped inspire all your classmates. Each
time we peek at our annual or share it with our curious
grandchildren... and embellish our experiences in that
great city by the cool, clear Columbia we see your name
as editor of our annual and how creative our classmates
that produced it flash additional pictures in our
minds.
Larry Reed and Pete Hollick were my best pals at
Carmichael in 8th grade. Larry and I were battling to
make John Pocrinich's 8th grade basketball team and
become Bomber basketball players... An embedded dream
of young basketball hopefuls. Pete was shaving twice a
day and had it made already! While we were 9th graders
at Chief Joseph, I had to help carry my best pal Larry
to his final resting place on earth. It still effects
me every time I remember the trauma and shock of losing
such a friend who cheered up everyone's spirits and
made our days splashing the girls at the pool,
listening to records at Korten's and riding our bikes
around town or retelling jokes outside Mr. Warwick's
8th grade home room class with Ron Snowden, Rennie
Willoughby, John Todd and other Carmichael chums. He
was a good friend to all he met and his name lives with
our first son whom I believe the Reed family would also
be proud to claim. Larry Reed always cheered up those
around him. Sharon, his younger sister, was a
sweetheart of a girl and also a dear friend. We recall
how hard Jerry worked at the Spudnut shop and still
played football, organized the Prom and came with
Ginger Rose, our Prom Queen. I laugh when I recall how
long Jerry and I practiced our typing our abc's forward
and backward late one night preparing for a test to
avoid being early to the letterman's initiation. We
took harsh medicine for being late as I recall. We
entered the locker room above the football field,
claiming it was our typing teacher, Mrs. Thompson's
fault for making us work so late. They put some asdf
jkl;'s on our posteriors with the large paddles. It was
not a heartwarming experience, but we took it and made
our mad dash up the walk toward the gym where a cadre
of junior and senior girls were in the parking lot with
car headlights flashing and horns honking didn't
realize the sensitivity of half-nude sophomores even
when fully clothed. The ultra-hot analgesic balm
accelerated our entry into the showers. Heard from
Vonnie not long ago. She was renewing her spirits and
launching a new career...
We were all hit hard by Sam Nageley's passing too.
He was a super Bomber hero and enjoyed life. I recall
visiting with Bill Hartley, Sr. in the hall when Sam
was bringing the starting pistol back to Mr. Haag's
(the Vice Principal's) office from a P.E. class. Sam
spun the revolver and decided to click the hammer. The
halls filled with students following the unexpected
roar from the inconspicuous round still in the chamber.
Smoke swirled around Sam's head as Mr. Haag ran out
into the hall. The Vice Principal's face quickly
changed from serious to one that was trying
extraordinarily hard not to show the hundreds of
students he was about to explode in laughter. He
quickly pulled Sam into his office before collapsing on
a chair. His action immediately put every one at ease.
Sam needed that response. Hardly a day passed at RHS
without an exciting moment or two in the Green and Gold
hallways.
Our good thoughts of friends sustain us. Neither
sorrow, nor wars, nor death's hand can steal our best
memories of Marcus Whitman, Carmichael, Chief Jo and
Richland High days and our friends from church and
neighborhoods help us realize a bit of paradise travels
through our veins. Especially as we remember some of
the music that propelled us through tough times and
good. I still remember the feeling of coming out of the
locker room with team mates and hearing our band and
fans sing ... "bring down the thunder out of the
sky"... it still has a good ring to it. When I think
about it... its about like the time a trumpet player in
our neighborhood sneaked over to the Old Soldier's home
and played the Cavalry charge at 6:30 am. He did a lot
of explaining, apologizing and involuntary yard duty,
but he did get to meet a lot of grateful old soldiers
who thought his trumpet playing was downright
spectacular. They also set records for getting outside
that exceeded their quickest fire drill at the home.
There's an indescribable feeling that sweeps over one's
soul once they've had a chance to be a Bomber at
Richland High for even a single year.
Thanks for reminding us about the Reed Family. Your
loyal classmates and admirers are always glad to hear
from you. Your continued posts are an answer to our
many prayers. Like Thomas Edison once said when asked
what next great research should be investigated, he
quickly answered... "Find out about prayer... what
makes it work"!
Just because we can't explain it... doesn't mean we
can't use it. Like my Grandfather said, Keep praying
for rain and remember to bring your umbrella with you.
By the way GOD just called and I think he told me to
type shorter messages.
-Tom Tracy ('55)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Spudnut Shop
Right after the War when we were still in Denver,
CO there was a doughnut shop opened by an ex-GI that
had the best doughnuts I had ever eaten. I don't know
the name of place because rather than to have to wait
in line out front, we went to the back door as my
Grandmother had loaned the guy the money to get
started. When we moved to Richland not long after, we
really missed those treats until the Spudnut Shop
opened and to this day I think they were the same as
what we had in Denver but the Richland surroundings
were so much better.
As a kid my Mom would ask my Dad to get stamps and
mail letters for her so I would go with him to Uptown.
Just around the corner from the Spudnut Shop was a bar
where the Old Man would go in for a quick... for those
of you from North Richland... an adult beverage. He
would go in, place his order, take stamps out of his
wallet and then come out to where I was waiting and
give me the stamps and a buck. I would then stamp and
mail the letters and go have a Spudnut or two and we
would meet back at the car.
One day whilst at Uptown, my Mom gave me some
letter and money and asked me to get stamps and mail
the letters so naturally, I walked into the bar where
(dah) my Dad got them. Right? He was in such trouble
and I was Spudnut-less for a number of weeks. That was
the first and last time I was ever in that joint... the
bar, not the Spudnut Shop.
50 years of operation is really something and
congratulations to those folks. They outlasted Seattle
First National Bank by something like 40 years.
Anyone know where Carolyn Fichter ('58) is living
now? She was my Rainbow Girl buddy whilst I was in
De Molay.
Dr. Bill Weston ('56) is retired from the Denver
University [or University of Colorado] Hospital and
Medical School. Bill went to Whitman and then to the
University of South Dakota Med School and then
practiced and taught at Denver. His sister Marilyn
Moors Dames ('57?) lives in Portland and older sister
Nancy Moors ('54?) is a retired teacher and lives in
Seattle.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ Seattle [Magnolia District] - where
we have 23 coffee shops, no Spudnuts and just one
gas station.
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>>From: Dick De Ford ('56)
Re: Spudnut Shop
It was a long time ago that I became addicted to
the Spudnut. I found the day old ones tasted the best.
I worked for Jerry and Barlow the summer of 1954 until
I was drafted in '56. Living in Springfield, MO means
that we do not get to eat them very often. In the past
31 years we have visited about 18 or 20 times and have
not missed a stop at the shop. This year?
I think it was the summer of '54 that Barlow
decided to buy the scooters to sell Spudnuts and ice
cream around town. At five cents a bar we put the
others out of business. It was one of my jobs to set up
the routes and keep the scooters running. A jeep was
bought the next year with a large box to keep the
Spudnuts warm. The route that went around to business
was active for a long time after I left. One of my
other duties was to babysit the Val and her siblings.
I remember that after the shop closed some stayed
to enjoy the home brewed wine that Barlow's dad brewed.
To have a job at the Spudnut shop was to have the
best job in town. You could not find two better men to
work for than Barlow and Jerry. The things I learned
had an impact on the rest of my working life.
I am now retired, spend most of my time making
things with stained glass or work on my yard. I have a
3,000 gallon water garden/fish pond with a 3 foot water
fall. The pond contains about 50 gold fish half were
spawned in the pond.
It would be interesting to know how many people
worked for the Spudnut shop?
To: Those that know Doug Farris ('65).
Doug lost his wife Sue, March 3, 2003, in an auto
accident. She grew up in Mississippi.
Richard "Dick" De Ford ('56)
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>>From: Susan Erickson Kuntz ('59)
Re: North Central Washington (NCW) Bomber Luncheon
Come join us at the:
North Central Washington Bomber Luncheon
DATE: April 6, 2003
TIME: 11:00 (time to gather - 11:30 (time to order)
WHERE: Campbell's Resort on Lake Chelan
Campbell's House Cafe
104 W. Woodin, Chelan, WA
RSVP by: Thursday, April 3
-Susan Erickson Kuntz ('59) ~ East Wenatchee - where
it's cold, but sunny... we're on our way to,
hopefully, warm and sunny Arizona for the rest of
the month!
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>>From: Bill Johnson ('61)
Re: Funeral Notice
Just a note that Don Ott (Classic Class of '61)
passed away last Saturday in California. I think they
are planning a memorial service this coming Saturday
back here in Richland, but I don't have the details
until hopefully tonight (3/10/03)
W.L. "Bill" Johnson ('61)
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>>From: Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
Re: 3/8/03 Portland/Vancouver Lunch
Attendees:
Len Rediske ('66) & Linda Rediske (spouse)
Leslie Swanson Holeman ('59) and Ron Holeman ('56)
Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Jo Heidlebaugh ('74), Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
-Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
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>>From: Janice Pierce Gunter ('63)
Re: Death Notice
Don Ott ('61) passed away in San Jose, CA on
Sunday, March 9th. A memorial service is tentatively
scheduled for Sunday, March 16th at 2:00 pm at The
Cathedral of Joy in Richland, WA.
-Janice Pierce Gunter ('63)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: Locking Spudnuts in the trunk
I have a van. *GRIN*
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - supposed to be
in the low 70's today
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>>From: Ken Staley ('68)
My Grandfather, Grandmother, and their young
children (well... 20 something kids) opened a Spudnut
shop on Kennewick Avenue in the early '50s. I have
fuzzy memories of that place. Unfortunately, my uncle,
who was the chief baker, developed health problems that
were aggravated by the potato flour and they could not
carry on. They sold the shop and the new owners could
not keep up the pace either.
THE SPUDNUT SHOP in Richland is a lasting tribute
to those who believe in hard work (and very early AM
work) and great tasting food! Well done all... it's a
lasting MUST STOP in the city!
-Ken Staley ('68)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Men's Soccer
FYI any Bomber Alumni or their spouses in Kitsap
County, WA interested in playing on a men's indoor
soccer team, our company team is looking for a few good
men! :)
I think we have 5 or 6 more games (we are short
players, some of our Navy guys, (God Bless them) have
been shipped out). The games are Thursday evenings at
6:00 pm at the Olympic Indoor Soccer Facility located
at Pendergast Park in Bremerton.
This is a C-League so you don't have to be a great
player, just want to play a good game and get some
exercise while you're at it.
If your interested, email me or show up at one of
the Thursday games and ask for the KPUD team.
Here's a link to the facility:
http://www.olympicindoorsoccer.com/ossc/mainframe.asp
Bomber Cheers!
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79) ~ Poulsbo, WA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/12/03
Dateline: Estacada (Portland), OR
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14 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45, '46, and '02), Sandra Atwater ('51)
Janet Martin ('53), Ginger Rose ('55)
Laura Dean Kirby ('55), Tom Hughes ('56)
Jim Hoff ('57), Bill Johnson ('61)
John Browne, Jr. ('61), Ann Engel ('63)
David Rivers ('65), Vic Marshall ('71)
Peggy Hartnett ('72), Jeanette Haberman ('73)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ray Loescher ('57)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, and '02)
To: AKA Bob Carlson ('54)
Re: Trailers
C'mon Bob, no trailers in Richland? What the hey,
What are prefabs but the original manufactured.
To: Tom Tracy (55)
Re: A beautiful piece on Larry Reed.
You are still in line for my job on the DustStorm
How did Larry die? I will check with my bro Pat ('55)
down in Phoenix when I visit later this month
-Dick McCoy, of the tin can class of '45. And '46, and '02
Where beautiful Camano Island is slowly shaking
off the long winter.
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[BOMBER APOLOGIES -- the following should have been in
yesterday's Sandstorm. -Maren]
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>>From: Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51)
Tomorrow begins the second mini desert reunion of
the '50 and '51 Bomber girls (possibly the last----
depending how Dort behaves). We are having the big
dinner-dancing event at the Palm Valley Country Club.
Last year we had it at the Rancho Las Palmas Marriott
Rotunda. Needless to say, they would not let we rowdies
back this year. Seems like some of the girls were
smoking in non-smoking areas---Ha!
Any of you fun loving Bombers in the area are
welcome to attend----if you can stand it! Ha! Dinner
seating---5:30 and will probably be in bed at 7:30!!
We will try to get you photos this year.
-Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51)
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>>From: Janet Martin Rasmussen ('53)
Re: Ola Myrick (RIP)
My sincere condolences to Ralph ('51) and Norma ('54).
I especially remember your Mom on Halloween. When I was
a teenager we lived on the south end of Rossell Avenue
you guys lived up the street. A bunch of us, Gary ('53)
and Raideen ('50) Porter and my sis Joan Martin ('50)
and some others, I don't remember who, stopped at your
house for "Trick or Treat". Your Mom "made" us come in
and sing a song before she would treat us. I have tried
to do that a few times, but the kids look at me like
I'm crazy..But if they did this, maybe they would have
a lovely memory like I have. Of course, I also remember
her at the store next to Marcus Whitman. You are very
fortunate to have had her for so many years. My prayers
and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
-Janet Martin Rasmussen ('53)
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>>From: Ginger Rose Reed ('55)
Re: Sam Nageley ('55RIP)
I, too, was very sorry to hear about Sam Nageley's
passing. Sam was a good friend from grade school on
through high school. He was my date for my very first
formal dance, a Rainbow Christmas dance in 9th grade
where girls invited the boys. He was a truly good
person and I know will be missed by many.
Thank you, Tom Tracy, for the memories of Larry Reed.
He is my children's uncle they never knew, as he died
many years before they were born. I will save your
thoughts to share with them.
-Ginger Rose Reed ('55)
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Re: Spudnut memories
To: Tom Tracy ('55) and Mike Clowes ('54)
I would like to know to what or whom you two owe
your fabulous memories. Could it have been the
Spudnuts? Maybe it was continued "clean living"
following you through life......Naaah that doesn't
sound right :) It could have had something to do with
the consumption of By's burgers I guess, because
Marilyn Richey ('53) seems to have inherited the same
ability, and we all know how many hours she spent at
By's.
Whatever the cause, those of us who require a
jogging are blessed to have those of you who are so
endowed. Every paragraph brings a smile (or sometimes
even a tear) as those memories are resurrected. I
always know that if I want to know the score of the
Richland/Pasco basketball game at the close of the
first half during the second game of the 1954-55
season, I can get the answer from Tom. I'm certain I
was there singing "bring down the thunder out of the
sky" at the top of my lungs, but don't ask me the
score!
Bob, you are so well informed on many subjects,
but mostly I appreciate your memories of very early
Richland, North Richland and West Richland. You are a
treasure of memories when it comes to the sounds of the
"fifties", a gift no doubt, of your years at the radio
station. If I want to know what Mills Brothers song
Hi-Spot was playing at the close of any Wednesday or
Saturday evening, I just have to ask you.
I am proud to be a Bomber and often remind my
children and grandchildren that I was in the first
class at Carmichael, the first class at Chief Jo and
the first class at Mac Hall of Col Hi. I feel very
lucky to have had the excellent educational
opportunities provided by the Richland school district.
Many teachers positively influenced us at that
impressionable time. There was a rich and unique
culture of collected students in the system who landed
in Richland from all over the United States, affording
all of us an experience not offered in most other
schools at the time. We are lucky to have been there.
This new media of electronic communication is such
a gift as it lets us reignite old friendships and
resurrect old memories while we sit in our widely
scattered locations and walk, aided by old friends,
through the places and situations of yesterday.
Thanks to the younger Bombers who carry on the
tradition with the same pride, making the Sandstorm
newsletter and R2K possible.
When I sat in the sweltering, overcrowded gym
in 2000 and absorbed the sights and sounds of the
collected Pep Band playing and heard the stomping feet
at the introduction of the melded basketball teams from
years ago, my heart was beating so fast and the tears
were falling so profusely that I could not get out the
words of "Fight fight fight for old Richland High",
even though I had sung them a thousand times in the
past. That is one memory I will NEVER forget!
BOMBERS RULE
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
To: Tom Tracy ('55)
Tom,
Just a note to say don't make them shorter, just
more often. They always make my day.
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Jim Hoff ('57)
To: Tom Tracy ('55)
Just read your letter with all the reminders and
was very taken by your message on Larry Reed. I too was
an attendant for Larry even though I was only a seventh
grader a Chief Jo at the time. I have never forgotten
that day and sitting in the front of the church near
his casket and thinking "He is gone... and way too
early. This just shouldn't be." Each time I have
attended a funeral I can't help but remember that day
in Richland oh so long ago in the Lutheran Church.
Larry was a good older friend who lived just across the
alley on Haines and I lived on Haupt at that time. I
went to see him daily after he returned from the
hospital and watched him change before my eyes.
Thanks for the memories and kind words, Tom. I
still see you in my mind shooting a running scoop shot
as you broke down the lane... little did I know you
would become equally as skilled with your prose. Keep
up the great thoughts and best wishes to you!
-Jim Hoff ('57)
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>>From: W.L. "Bill" Johnson ('61)
Re: Don Ott ('61RIP)
I received this e-mail from Elizabeth Minton with
more information on Don Ott and felt that it should be
passed on to all of his friends via the Sandstorm.
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Don passed away in his own home Sunday afternoon
from heart failure. He went quick and just the way he
would want it- in his recliner with the t.v. clicker in
his hand. We are having a viewing service here in
Danville, CA Wednesday evening and all coming back to
the Tri Cities Friday. The memorial service will be
held at Einan's Sunday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m. Jo and
Willie Evans have graciously made the Towne Crier
available for a celebration of Don's life following the
service. We will have food, drinks, and laughs all
throughout the afternoon and probably well into the
evening and please ask for anyone who knew Don to feel
free to pay your respects.
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-W.L. "Bill" Johnson (Classic Class of '61)
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: Don Ott's ('61) passing
Don Ott was my Campaign Manager in a 6th grade
Class President contest; & it didn't take me long to
realize that it should have been the other way around.
Even at that time Don had a quiet, thoughtful,
'grounded' demeanor, as well as a wonderful understated
'dead-pan' sense of humor... real 'leadership'
material!
We found ourselves on the JV basketball team
together at Col-Hi, where I was the victim of a really
great 'head fake' about 2 or 3 hundred times. When he
didn't just drive around me he had a great flat 2-hand
jump shot from the top of the key. 20 years later I
saw that same shot delivered by Lionel Hollins of a
championship Trailblazers team & wondered what had
become of Don... He was a first-rate fellow, in my
estimation; & I send my condolences to his family.
Re: Spudnuts of olde
When I'd run my N. end Spokesman Review route, on
those cold winter days of '57 & '58, it seemed to work
out that I was right next to Uptown, more often than
not. I could either go home & get ready for school, or
head to the Spudnut for a maple bar... & hot chocolate,
if there was time. I was in there so often that Jerry
finally just showed me how to 'plug in' the stainless
hot chocolate mug into its receptor (there was a
heating coil in the base of the mug, & the plug looked
like it belonged to a waffle iron) & get myself served.
What fun!.. really felt like I belonged there. Watching
Barlow waving that stick over the deep-fryer with that
smile on his face was kinda like watching a drummer
working the ride cymbal... both magical & hypnotic. If
someone could figure out how to can the smell of that
place for export, we're talking world-class money!!! My
congratulations to the Spudnut-- keep 'em coming! ^..^
-JHBrowne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
Re: Don Ott ('61RIP)
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Don. My
deepest sympathy goes out to Jim ('64), Linda ('66),
John ('??) and Don's four sons. My thoughts are with
you at this time.
-Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Larry Reed
I think Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55) had the
time frame pretty close on Larry Reed's passing. I
remember Vonnie ('60) and Sharon ('57) coming over to
the house and they were just sobbing. I couldn't
understand what they were saying...the only thing I
could make out were the words "operating table". The
words sent shivers up and down my spine. My mom said
Larry had died on the table during an operation. That's
all I knew and have ever known... He was such a great
guy... all the Reed kids were and they all baby-sat me
including Billy Lipke ('56?)... not Johnny of course...
Johnny was one of a kind... and loved by everyone....
That's what I recall.
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Vic Marshall ('71)
Re: Dick DeFord ('56) & Spudnuts
Dick asked about how many people have worked at
the Spudnut shop and I’m sure there have been many
distinguished alumni... The Sinclairs immediately
come to mind, but my anecdote concerns one Steve
"Bear" Davis ('72RIP).
Steve was a neighbor of the Ghirardos and somehow
finagled Barlow into giving him a chance to work at the
shop - Val was also there at the time so perhaps she
can help out here. I think Bear was a Junior and had
achieved a degree of notoriety as a starter for the '71
Bombers (who would go on to take State in '72). Anyway.
Barlow put him on in the off-season as part time help -
mainly helping clean/close up and harassing Val
constantly (I’m not really sure if that was part of the
job or a perk but we all got to help him at times).
Now, I’m not sure exactly what happened – since I
only heard Bear’s side. He didn't last very long before
he was "taken off the schedule". I guess it just didn't
work out. He claimed that he was going to sue Barlow
for wrecking his Basketball career - I think he gained
something like 20 or 30 pounds during the short period
of time he worked there (and the Bear was tall but not
that chunky at the time).
I’m sure Barlow’s version would have been slightly
different - like he had to do it to survive!!! I’m sure
Bear was eating him out of business. So if Barlow had
not taken pre-emptive action, the history of the
Spudnut shop would have ended about 30 years ago. And
perhaps the Bombers might not have taken state in '72.
Now I’m sure Mike Franco ('70) and some others have
great stories of other Spudnut alumni - I’m just not
sure they can be told here without changing some of the
names and actual events. But it’s nice to know that at
least two Richland legends (Bear & Barlow) shared the
same stage - and maybe even gave Norm & BJ a bit of a
break on groceries for a while.
That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
-Vic Marshall ('71)
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>>From: Peggy Hartnett ('72)
To: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Well, I think I agree about manufactured homes and
the Not In My Backyard [NIMB] feelings, but they do
represent an affordable housing solution for many
people. They are made better and look better than what
was being discussed in the good old days.
However, I strongly recommend you do not do the
astro turf thing. There are other alternatives that are
low maintenance. I am part of a high desert gardening
group and there are some wonderful "grasses" and ground
covers available. Astro turf is the brain child of
those who love petroleum by-products and dead things
imitating life. It also start to get funky due to
excessive sun exposure and dirt accumulation.
If you think it is "no work" well that isn't
exactly true. May I suggest you go
http://www.highcountrygardens.com or call them at
800-925-9387 and get a catalogue and explain your
situation. They know all about xeriscape issues.
Good luck
-Peggy Hartnett ('72)
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[BOMBER APOLOGIES -- the following should have
appeared in last SUNDAY'S Sandstorm. -Maren]
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>>From: Jeanette Haberman ('73)
Re: Rob Peutz ('73) Birthday
Happy birthday, Rob! You are really 48 now?? I
guess I have a few months to wait to be as old as you.
Rob is just returning from "Bike Week" in Daytona.
One of the few who actually rode their bikes from here
in Iowa. Sounds like you had a lot of fun drowning in
the rain, huh Rob?
-Jeanette Haberman ('73)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/13/03
Dateline: Everett (Seattle)
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9 Bombers, 1 Bomber Mom, and 2 funeral notices today:
Ken Ely ('49), Janet Martin ('53)
Marguerite Groff ('54), Mike Clowes ('54)
John Browne, Jr. ('61), Gary Behymer ('64)
Robert Pierce ('68), Steve Piippo ('70)
Mike Davis ('74), BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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IDITAROD UPDATE: Martin Buser is in 4th place.
AND... WE HAVE A WINNER!!! Norwegian Robert Sorlie
crossed the finish line in Nome at 1:47am (Alaska Time)
His time: 9 days, 15 hours, 47 minutes, 36 seconds
http://www.cabelasiditarod.com/
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary Hinkle ('56)
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>>From: Ken Ely ('49)
I have been reading about the 55th anniversary of
the Spudnut Shop and I was wondering, where did they
open their first shop in 1948? According to my source,
the first store to open in the Uptown area was Dawson-
Richards in May 1949. I'm just curious.
-Ken Ely ('49) ~ Orangevale, CA - awaiting our first luncheon.
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>>From: Janet Martin Rasmussen ('53)
Re: Spudnuts
Haven't read anything about Henry "Blackie" Yonce
working at the Spudnut Shop. When he and Marie were our
neighbors on Hunt Ave he was a teacher and and also
worked there. The kids were all small, not in school
yet. This was in the middle to late '50s.
-Janet Martin Rasmussen ('53)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
To: Bob Carlson, AKA...('54) and Peggy Hartnett ('72)
At least you guys stopped short, just before the
term "Trailer Trash." (I appreciate that). I could
offer to give you a tour of my "NIMB trailer" - when I
have my garage added, and the lush lawn and flower
beds. I think you will see that it compares quite
admirably to the 1 bedroom prefab north of me and the
precut south of me. It may take me a while to have it
look like I want - but It'll be home to me. Beats
living by myself in a 2-story with basement (7-bedroom;
3-bath) "A" house. But I appreciate your suggestions.
Yes, Bob, I'll forego the astro turf. I found a place
to get really nice sod - just as soon as my free
laborers (son, and son-in-laws) get my sprinkler system
in. However, since I know your humor Bob and Peggy was
just being helpful - Bomber's don't hold grudges,
right? By the way, Bob, have you seen the houses in
North Richland - I think I'd have a hard time putting
my new home around those houses. There I could
understand the "NIMB" Have a good day.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) ~ Richland - where the
wind has been just awful. Kind of messes up the
warmer temperatures.
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Dick McCoy ('45, '46 and '02)
Big difference "Old Grad", prefabs didn't have
wheels. Plus, I think they were better built than some
"manufactured" housing. Remember, they were only
supposed to last for 5 years.
To: Linda Reining ('64)
In the case of vans and/or SUVs, place the
Spudnuts carefully as far back as you can, and don't
seat anyone close to them.
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ The gulls have
headed inland, so here in Albany, OR, we have
tethered the elephants and tied down the ox carts.
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: Trailers & xeriscaping
Hear, hear, Peggy Hartnett ('72)!.. if my
retirement placed me in Benton County (i.e. if my
life style didn't dictate that I must work until I
die), the quintessential situation in my mind's eye is
an Airstream (circa '47-'55) on a sagebrush flat in the
kind of evening light that would stop Andrew Wyeth in
his tracks & make him itch for his oils. Despite nearly
9 years of 'poking around' this part of the Columbia
Basin as a growing boy, it didn't really sink in how
beautiful it is until I'd spent several Spring weekends
helping with a plant survey in 2000-2001. The far side
of Rattlesnake, ungrazed except by deer & elk for 50
years, was a showstopper, of course-- but places like
the lower 'bump' on Badger Mountain behind the 'Y' &
the canyon off Clodfelter Read (that was well-stocked
with Calochortus lilies) or the McBee grade behind
Kiona, with more lilies & mounds of phlox & clumps of
purple sage (not 'brush'- a shrub with flowers that
gives Daphne a run for its money in the 'perfume'
dept), hey-gotta stop, now... but those weekends
gave me an appreciation that I'd never suspected was
possible for these brown hills that I once described
as "sagebrush & sand". Yeah, I learned the names (&
habits) of some bunch grasses, too... some day, the
readers of Sunset will know Poa cusickii & Oryzopsis
among the fine ornamental grasses one can include, w/o
having to import things from S. Africa or China.
For anyone fascinated with the plant life of the
east side Cascades & the 'sage 'n sand' lands, here's
my favorite book in the backpack: "Plants of Southern
Interior BC" by Parish, Coupé & Lloyd (Lone Pine Press).
It also works for the Blue Mountains- or helps, anyhow. ^..^
-JHBrowne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
Re: Just for Fun...
4A Boys basketball state tournament records
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/sports/highschool/links/4abbbrecords.html
Didn't spot the 'girls' url.
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Robert Pierce ('68)
Re: Bomber hooded sweatshirt
Dear fellow Bomber,
Hello. A friend of mine who is a commercial painter
showed up the other day wearing a nice green hooded
Bomber sweatshirt (pullover). The front was adorned
with the bomb cloud symbol. I really got jealous of him
having one and not even from here but from San Diego.
How can I buy one or two of these? My friend got his
through a Bomber High School student. Is there any way
I could buy two of them, one for my brother and myself?
Please advise. Thank you.
Best regards.
-Robert Pierce ('68)
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>>From: Steve Piippo ('70)
I remember Don Ott ('61ROP) on the asphalt court
below RHS playing basketball every evening under the
lights for years. Don was nice a guy to us little kids
and always, always passed us the ball if we were open.
-Steve Piippo ('70)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
Re: Vic Marshall's ('71) Spudnut Story
Yes, Vic, the Bear did work (or maybe, I should say
eat) at the Spudnut Shop that fateful summer between
his junior and senior year. A solid 30 pound summer!
His claim was that all the eating was justified because
"he was a small forward as a junior then became a much
larger power forward as a senior..." Pleeze! Maybe the
daily dozen hot cinnamon rolls might have had something
to do with it!
Actually, Bear was ahead of his time when it came
to eating "safe" food. Health inspections by the health
Department were all good, but they really didn't hold a
candle to the "Bear Inspection". His plan was to check
for quality of the Spudnut and to save the tummies of
all by his own special method. He felt the only way to
do that was to eat every third "nut" outta the fryer!
He was quite accomplished at this and many many
"Spudnutters" owe him their good health.
Thank you, Bear, for that sacrifice!
-Mike Davis ('74)
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
To: Vic Marshall ('71)
I loved your story about Bear [Steve Davis ('72-RIP)]
and you are right. Barlow would have probably gone out
of business but Barlow was a good guy.. he even hired
Mike ('74) and Wig ('82) after that so he didn't learn
his lesson with Bear. Sheila ('71) and I even worked
there and I loved it. Wig was the only one of us who
didn't put on a few pounds during out time at the
Spudnut. Val too helped out on the grocery bill. The
guys would go in after school and she would fix them
"trash burgers", (that was just about everything you
could put on a burger I think). They were friends, of
course, so she never charged them and Barlow (if he
knew) kept it to himself. I didn't know this until
years later. funny the things your children tell you
when they are grown that they would have gotten in
trouble for if they had told you then. We have heard so
many funny and endearing stories about Bear since he
died -- almost 16 years ago now. Doesn't seem like it
has been that long does it, Vic? He and Barlow were
people you don't forget. I miss them both as well as
Norm. We would have been married 53 years today.
-BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Donald Terry Ott ('61) ~ 1943 - 03/09/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/14/03
Dateline: Everett (Seattle)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45, '46, & '02), Dick Avedovech, Jr. ('56)
MLou Williams ('60), Gloria Davis ('61)
Helen Cross ('62), Sheila Davis ('71)
Mike Davis ('74), Rob Hausenbuiller ('93)
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LAST 2003 IDITAROD UPDATE:
Martin Buser finished in 4th place.
His total time: 10 days, 3 hrs, 40 mins 19 seconds
http://www.cabelasiditarod.com/
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Diane Dvorak Skilton ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Horton Finch ('75)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: James P. Millbauer ('77)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, and '02)
Re: prefab trailers
To: AKA Bob Carlson ('54)
The prefabs didn't have wheels? How do you think
they got there? By helicopter? Plus, I would much
rather live in a manufactured home, and would have
even preferred one to our "B" house, which was MUCH
nicer than a prefab, and in a MUCH more elegant
neighborhood. (Thayer Drive)
-Dick McCoy ('45, '46, and '02) ~ headin' for Cal Saturday.
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>>From: Dick Avedovech, Jr. ('56)
Re: Uptown Spudnut shop
When I was a kid, we used to buy a dozen Spudnuts
and hide them in our coat and then go to the Uptown
Theater for an afternoon show. What a delight!
Also, in summer of 1955 my parents took us on a
vacation to Southern California and I got to drive part
way, which was great. We stopped in San Diego to visit
Leo (forgot his last name) who had been part owner of
the big Richland Barber shop. He retired and opened a
Spudnut shop in San Diego. Spudnuts were on the go
then. Wish we had one in Portland.
-Dick Avedovech, Jr. ('56)
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>>From: MLou Williams ('60)
Trailers? Trash? In Oregon, the law has been
changed and a "trailer" (Or manufactured home) can be
placed anywhere, anytime as long as it conforms to the
other homes in the immediate area. Across from my
gorgeous (but messy) home is a "trailer" - with a full
basement and a huge garage that were constructed on
site. Then the biggest crane I've ever seen carried in
the "trailer" and lifted it over the garage and plunked
it down on the basement foundation. The place is
landscaped and gorgeous. Once it was in place, I had
to stop making cracks about putting pink flamingo
statuettes in my front yard. Only trouble was, the huge
crane on our street shook my house so hard it cracked
the cathedral ceiling right down the middle! We're
living with it.
And also.... some really great people have come
from trailers!
-MLou Williams ('60)
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>>From: Gloria Davis Tinder ('61)
Donnie Ott ('61RIP) was handsome, nice, talented,
and so much fun. He was our classmate and our friend. I
remember his basketball, his music, and his mischief.
We will miss him so very much!
-Gloria Davis Tinder ('61)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
My husband and I are about to start our l0 week
trip across the United States along Highway 50, him on
a bike and me in a white Sienna mini-van. Please honk
and wave if you spot my Bomber license plate holder.
The first leg of our trip will be to get back to San
Francisco so Warren can start riding his bike on the
route. We will be doing that by going back to
Washington state so we can see our mothers, my brother,
Roy ('65) and his wife and kids, my only neices and
nephew, and attend Warren's grandmother's 100th
Birthday celebration in Brewster April lst!! Our first
stop on our way will be to see Carol Rice Forister ('62)
and her husband in Kansas City, KS. Then we head onto
Keystone, CO to see some dear P&G friends, and then on
toward Washington, and eventually on to California.
One more thing I hope to do in Washington state is
to get over to Mt. Vernon and see the tulips while they
are in bloom, and hopefully get in a visit with the
illustrious Peg Lewis Johnson ('62), the gal who climbed
Mt. Rainier in 2000 at an age many people consider
"over the hill". Then we head south. Whenever I drive
through Oregon, I feel like I am probably related to
most people I see as most of my dad's family of l2
siblings settled in Oregon, except for the 2 families
who made it to Richland. I will be trying to check into
the Sandstorm every few days, as I thought it would be
nice to attend a Bomber luncheon if I ever happen to be
in the right place at the right time.
We are praying that this impending war can be
postponed longer, and eventually be given up entirely.
Being born during WW II was one thing, but I can't
imagine living during a world war. Hope I don't have
to find out how to do that. If the price of gas keeps
going up, I'll have to buy a bicycle to get back home
myself.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN - where the
snow has all melted, and it's been raining so much
there are now flood watches in effect, and the
first ducks of the season landed on the pond
yesterday. Somehow birds are every where, I wonder
where they were when it was so cold.
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>>From: Sheila Davis Galloway ('71)
Re: Mike Davis ('74)
Congratulations to my "little" brother Mike.
Mike received the Tri City Crystal Apple Award for
excellence in education tonight at the Red Lion Hotel.
This award is given to identify a few (20 tonight)
teachers in the seven public school districts who have
made a positive impact on the lives of their students.
I always knew Mike was a great teacher, but now
everyone knows.
Congratulations Mike, you truly deserve this award!
Love ya.
-Sheila Davis Galloway ('71)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
Richland School District will be conducting tours
of some of their buildings in the coming weeks. These
are the buildings that are affected by the upcoming
bond. Touring the buildings would be your best
opportunity to see the condition of each building
and help you decide your bond vote. Please take
advantage of this opportunity.
Tour Schedule:
Weeks of:
Mar. 16 - Mar. 22
Mar. 23 - Mar. 29
Mar. 30 - April 5
April 13 - April 19
Times:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
10:00 AM, 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM
Fridays:
10:00 AM, 3:30 PM
Saturdays:
10:30 AM
Contact People to set up tours:
Richland High School
Steve Neill 942-2515
Hanford Complex
Art King 628-3336
Jason Lee Elementary
Steve Wuerl 942-2473
or
Christy Challender 943-6683
-Mike Davis ('74)
Information provided by
Mike Edwards, Hanford MS Asst. Principal
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>>From: Rob Hausenbuiller ('93)
I know I don't send anything in very often, I
suppose it is so that when I do, it's noticed a bit
more. I wanted to just wish my Mother [Marcia Wade
Hausenbuiller ('67)] a very happy birthday. I wish
I could be there, and with a little hope and some
answered prayers... maybe I will be able to make it
home at some point this year.
-Rob Hausenbuiller ('93) ~ London, England where the
sun shines every once in a while... and lights up
the cross on St. Paul's cathedral... (love my
lunch time walks)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/15/03
Dateline: HOME!
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes ('54), Burt Pierard ('59)
Jack Gardiner ('61), David Rivers ('65)
Jim Adair ('66), Mike Howell ('68WB)
Kathie Adair ('69), Karen Davis ('76)
Kim Edgar ('79), Steven Adair ('08)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ron Holeman ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roy Ballard ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Terry Ganz ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jessica Avant ('95)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Dick McCoy ('44, '46 & '02)
In a way, Dick, they did have wheels. But the
wheels were on the flatbed trailers that hauled in the
pieces. Your "B" house on Thayer would have been north
of Swift, then. Lot of nice pre-fabs south of Swift on
Thayer.
To: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
What passes for North Richland today is not The
North Richland of yore. Last time I drove out that way,
did not see any houses past that other high school in
town. The North Richland seems to have turned into an
office park. Ah the price of fleeting fame for a place
once billed as "world's largest trailer park" (taking
over the title after Hanford closed); and accommodating
"America's longest bar" in the North Richland Tavern.
Re: Manufactured Homes
Today's manufactured home cannot be compared to
those "wonderful" trailers of yore. Today they come 28'
to 84' wide, 60' plus in length, and even with a second
story. Much more living space than 8' wide and 30'
long, but not as mobile. Plus the luxury of at least
two bathrooms.
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ Albany, OR - The
winds have not abated on the coast... the rain
continues, the snow level has dropped to 4,000 ft,
and the valley For will be wet.
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Ken Ely ('49)
Re: Spudnut Shop Opening date
You asked where the original Spudnut Shop was
located when it opened in March 1948. The answer is:
the Richland Y.
The Grand Opening for the Uptown Spudnut Shop was
March 7, 1950. This means Val can have TWO celebrations
for each milestone (i.e. another 55th on March 7th,
2005).
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Jack Gardiner ('61)
Re: Don Ott ('61RIP)
I was saddened to hear about Don Ott's passing. Don
and I were very close during our years at