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Alumni Sandstorm Archive ~ April, 2003
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/01/03
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Susan Erickson ('59), Patti Jones ('60)
Rick Maddy ('67), Jim Bixler ('72)
Kathy Hodgson ('76)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ed Mitchell ('69)
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>>From: Susan Erickson Kuntz ('59)
A reminder of our great get together in North Central Washington!
North Central Washington Bomber Luncheon
DATE: Sunday, April 6, 2003
TIME: 11:00 (time to gather)
12:00 (time to order - breakfast and lunch menus)
WHERE: Campbell's Resort on Lake Chelan
Campbell's House Cafe, 104 W. Woodin, Chelan, WA
RSVP by: Thurs., April 3
-Susan Erickson Kuntz ('59) ~ East Wenatchee - where
it's nice to be home again, esp., since I damaged
the front of my car!
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Puget Sound Area/Fife Luncheon
To: All Bombers Puget Sound Area/Fife Luncheon
The Bomber Babes and Dudes
Please make reservations by Friday April 11, 2003
DATE: April 13, 2003
COFFEE TIME: 11:30am
LUNCH TIME: 12:30pm
WHERE: Fife Bar and Grill
In 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! There is
always room for the last minute Bombers who do not make
reservations.
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Sherri Daugherty Cooper ('67) - in 3/31 Sandstorm:
"My girlfriend, Katherine, the Commander in the
Navy... (a doctor) has been in Kuwait for over two
months now. I ... received a letter ... We are sending
over 100 pairs of women's underwear ... they need clean
panties... what a luxury!..."
To: Sherri Daugherty Cooper ('67)
Hi Sherri
Please tell your doctor friend not to let those
Marines get close to those panties because they will
most certainly use them to clean their rifles.
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Jim Bixler ('7)
Re: Upcoming Richland School Bond Vote
To: Jenny Smart Page ('87)
Thanks for the info and support of the Richland
School Bond. Continue to spread the word.
To: Richland Residents
Simple request - check out the Richland School
bond info and then make sure you vote - real soon for
absentee ballots and April 22 at the polls. If you
check out the info, I'm sure you'll get behind the
kids and vote Yes. Thanks.
Jim & Sharon Greer Bixler (both class '72)
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>>From: Kathy Hodgson Lucas ('76)
Hi Maren,
I have only seen one mention of a link to the war-
related site. Is this something you might want to put
in the Sandstorm on occasion as new entries are added?
Thank you for all your work!!
-Kathy Hodgson Lucas ('76)
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[No, it's really not... here it is:
War Related stuff]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/02/03
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy (45, '46, & '02), Jeanie Hutchins ('62)
David Rivers ('65), Sharon Popp ('67)
Zorba Manolopoulos (91), 3 Lytle kids
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, and '02)
Re: Back issues
I'm back from my brief two week snowbird shot.
The snowbirds, including my brother, ('55), sit on
the colored rocks in their backyards and admire their
cacti. Going nuts, I couldn't stay any longer. Phoenix
is crazy. You can't sell a house there, but they are
building new ones in gobs. They are now halfway to
Quartzite. Soon there will be no Arizona, just a
Phoenix.
I busily read all my back Sandstorms, and have the
following comments:
1. It is good that the politics are excluded from the
Sandstorm. Everyone should go back to the 3/22/03 issue
and read the entire letter from Art Nelson ('64). It is
excellent. having said that, I wish THE SANDBOX was in
action. I would love to throw a little sand around.
2. Spudnuts, Spudnuts, everywhere. krispy kremes and
Spudnuts are just... donuts. Sorry, Barlow, wherever
you are. Pass the ice cream.
3. I was devastated to read of the passing of Dean
Canham ('45) We were both born in 1927, and were
Classmates, Teammates, Carousemates, etc. He was a
class guy. He attended most of the first dozen Club 40
functions, coming up from the Bay area. He would have
loved my "graduation" ceremony last year, as he too was
without Washington State History. Alas, the numbers of
the 'ol Class of '45 are rapidly diminishing.
To: AKA Carlson, try to get the above name in the
DustStorm obit.
Later, Dean
-Dick McCoy, from the Tin Can Class of '45
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>>From: Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62)
Re: Mrs. Alice Mae Eubanks (RIP)
My heart was saddened yesterday to learn of
Mrs. Alice Eubanks' passing. Mrs. Eubanks was one
of my "special" teachers. She was my third grade
teacher at Lewis & Clark Elementary. That year I
had unexpected, major surgeries ~ was in Children's
Hospital in Seattle for a month, keeping me out of
school for over three months. You can only imagine
how difficult it was to learn shortly before my
return, that I would have to go back to second grade.
(Mrs. Eubanks and my Mom were both great!) To my
surprise and delight, when I nervously walked into
Mrs. Pollard's second grade classroom, there sitting
in the front row were two smiling faces ~ two of my
very dear friends who, while I was away, had also
gone back to second grade for their own reasons. By
Recess time, life was wonderful again! The following
year, I did have Mrs. Eubanks again for the full year.
Many years later, I also had my own third grade
classroom in Bellevue.
I know many of you also have very fond memories of
this very caring, lovely lady!
My sincere condolences to the Eubanks family. Only
a week ago, I sent a letter to Mrs. Lee Clarkson (wife
of Lewis & Clark Principal) and asked her to also greet
Mrs. Eubanks for me ~ I hope she got my message.
Celebrate the gift of each day...
-Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62)
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[Picture of one of Mrs. Eubanks' classes:
rhs63.tripod.com/63LC3rd-Eubanks.html
There's an obit on the Einan's site at:
www.einansfuneralhome.com/obits.html
Alice Mae Eubanks - 9/21/07 - 3/30/03 (RIP)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Shelley McCoy and the Park Pumps
I'm just sitting here waiting for Gary O'Rourke's
('66) Birthday so I can say something that might make
Keeney ('65) laugh about the "Stump" and I thought I'd
share a little something Heidlebaugh('65) and I did a
week or so ago.
I have a couple of hot rods that today are called
"Rat Rods". It just means they are built to emulate
Hot rods from the '40s and '50s. Anyway, I have this
'32 pickup with a '34 cab and an old military bed and
wanted to do something a little different... When I
think of Richland, I often think of filling up at the
Park Pumps over by the community house where I'd be
greeted with a big smile on the face of our own Shelley
McCoy ('63RIP). Not that Shell was the only one that
worked there... but it was always Shelley we stopped to
see. A lot of the Bonneville cars had the names of gas
stations and speed shops on the sides of them back in
the day. The old garage trucks were the same... they
were used to run and get parts and to tow the
bonneville cars to the flats. So I asked Jimmy to
put a name on the side of my pickup... It says
"McCoy's Park Pumps... 500 Geo. Wash Wy... Richland,
Wash... .WH7-3686"... Fun stuff... I'll send a picture
and Maren will figure out what to do with it...
[McCoy's Park Pumps]
P.S.
Nina Jones ('65) Happy Birthday on the 22d... And
Thanks to Jack Gardner ('61) for reminding me of the
horror we all felt who lived right on or near the
"line" when we thought of our buds going to a different
Jr. High... I remember that horrible thought... I was
saved from the experience when we moved from Salem (the
"line") and Acacia to Stevens and VanGiesen just before
I went into the 6th grade... over there it was strictly
Chief Jo country so no trauma involved...
Re: Terry Davis (Knox) Chat
Some of you have asked about any movies, etc.
Terry Davis (Knox) ('65) may have coming up. Well, I
say... "ask him yourself!" Terry will have an on line
chat this Thursday (the 3d) from 6-9 PM Pacific time.
The site for the chat is:
http://pub1.bravenet.com/chat/show.php/28269483
He still has his web site if anyone would like to visit
it. That can be found at:
www.geocities.com/roz8192002
Well, enjoy.
David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Sharon Popp Wise ('67)
To: Gary Christian ('67)
I've been trying to reply to your email for 3 days
and they keep bouncing back. June sounds great.
-Sharon Popp Wise ('67)
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>>From: Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
Re: RHS Alumni Basketball Tournament - 6/21/03
There will be an RHS Alumni Basketball Tournament
on June 21st, 2003. The tournament will feature alumni
teams from each class year, competing against each
other.
Could you please announce the RHS Alumni Basketball
Tournament in your newsletters, web sites or through
your membership? More information can be found at
http://www.rhssf.org/tournament
If you have email lists, could you send out an
email to announce the event? A possible format:
RHS Alumni Basketball Tournament
Announcing the 2003 Richland High School Alumni
Basketball Tournament on June 21, 2003 at the Richland
High School Art Dawald Gymnasium. The tournament will
give Bomber Alumni one more opportunity to play on the
original gym floor before its replacement. The RHS
Alumni Basketball Tournament is open to all graduates
of Richland High School who wish to play. For more
information go to http://www.rhssf.org/tournament or
contact Zorba Manolopoulos.
If you have a suggestion on someone else I should
contact please let me know.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can
contact me directly.
Thank you
-Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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>>From: Lytle Kids: Denny ('66), Vikki ('69), Jil ('82)
We just want to thank those of you that have
continued to keep our mother in your prayers. She is
still in the hospital and having a very difficult time.
We appreciate more than you know ALL the emails, cards
and letters that have been coming in from our life long
friends in and around the "old" neighborhood. The
messages of good hope help more than you know! God
bless you all for your continued support.
Denny Lytle ('66)
Vikki Lytle Kinney ('69)
Jil Lytle Smith ('82)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/03/03
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45, '46, and '02), Dave Brusie ('51)
Mike Clowes ('54), John Northover ('59)
John Browne, Jr. ('61), Frank Whiteside ('63)
Jean Armstrong ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Garry O'Rourke ('66)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, and '02)
Re: Coach Eubanks
Question for readers:
Was the Teacher Alice Eubanks (RIP) any relation
to Coach Eubanks (RIP), the ' 44 football coach?
Also I would like to wish a belated St. Paddy's Day to
all the Bomber Irish and Wannabees, esp. wannabee Dick
Roberts ('49) whose birthday is on that holy day.
-Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02)
Bronc, Beaver, Bomber
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>>From: Dave Brusie ('51)
To: LaVerne Osterman Newstrom ('51)
We always called Mr. Klekner Colonel Kleckner.
Don't know why exactly?
P.S. How is that brother of yours getting along?
-Dave Brusie ('51)
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[Dave--LaVerne has FIVE brothers... you must be asking
about her twin brother, Larry ('51), right? -Maren]
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Dick McCoy (whatever class)
Already done.
Re: RichlandClub40.org
My sources tell me that registration for this
September's reunion is a little slow. Remember that the
Classes of '53 and '58 will be "whooping it up" (as
much as they can) at this event. So, if you haven't
sent in your registration, please do so; and if you
have lost it just log on to RichlandClub40.org
Scroll down and click the "2003 Registration Form" link.
Then print the form and mail it in along with your
income tax refund *LOL*. It's not really that much,
and the Shilo Inn is holding the room rate at a
reasonable level.
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ where the
monsoons continue in Albany, OR, and there's
supposed to be snow in the mountains (can't
see 'em 'cause of the low clouds).
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>>From: John Northover ('59)
Re: Important Privacy Information - PUBLISHED phone numbers
A friend sent this to me, so I put my phone number
into http://www.google.com links to go to MAPQUEST
and/or Yahoo MAPS.
[This works for PUBLISHED phone numbers. -Maren]
It appears to be primarily a California thing
at the moment, because I tried friends numbers in
different states and none came up, but friends all
over California did come up. It may just be a matter
of time before the database covers more area though,
so you may want to check periodically if you're not
listed at the moment.
Please read thoroughly!
There is a new feature that makes it possible to
type a telephone number into Google's search bar, click
the search button, and have a MapQuest/Yahoo Maps page
returned as a result.
Any person wishing to discover the physical
location of a phone number, be it a home or business
address, could use this feature to locate physical
street address, and receive explicit directions on how
to get there from anywhere in the country.
One positive use of this feature could be to
determine the location of, say, a "PARTY" for whom you
may only have a telephone number. On a negative note,
this feature could also be used by an angry party to
find out where you live. [Make and Stay friends with
everyone!!!]
Google has made available an option that will
allow anyone to remove their telephone number from the
database that is linked to the mapping feature. You
will first need to check if your number is listed in
this manner by attempting a search - entering your full
telephone number separated by dashes (e.g., 404-555-
1212).
I tried it with my phone number with the following
combinations ...
[prefix changed to "555" for John' privacy. -Maren]
858 555 9378
and 858 555-9378
and 858-555-9378
and (858) 555-9378
and (858)-555-9378
and (858)-555 9378
and 8585559378
and 858*258*9378
and 858$555&9378
and they all worked.
If the number appears in the mapping database, an
icon resembling a telephone will appear next to the
first or second entry on the results page. Clicking
this icon will take you to a page containing a
description of the service, and a link to request
your number be removed from the database.
Many people are unaware of this. I personally,
don't want any "Tom, Dick, Harry, Trudy, Cindy or Mary"
[Well maybe it would be OK if it were Trudy, Cindy or
Mary] having a direct map (and the map IS perfect) to
my house just by having my phone number.
Go to http:/www.google.com type in your phone
number. See how accurately the map is [that is] linked
to your phone number.
-John Northover ('59)
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: 2003 Basketball tourney?
TWO 20-minute halves? Oh, mama!.. dyin' on the
Dawald floor! (better get a FLEET of Aid cars standing
by...) ^..^
-JHBrowne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Re: New Orleans Bomber lunch postponed
Since most people did not respond or are unable to
attend a lunch on April 12, we will postpone until the
summer when we can possibly get a little more interest.
-Frank Whiteside ('63)
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>>From: Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64)
To: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, and '02)
Re: No Phoenix
I have lived in Goodyear, AZ for almost 20 years
now. It was a small town west of Phoenix. We are now
connected to the big city. There are condos, houses,
apartments, stores, malls, restaurants, gas stations,
car dealerships, movie theaters and more continuing
to take over our small city. The pollution is
unbelievable. This used to be a place for people
with respiratory problems to come, as the air was
better here. Now it is a place to come to get
respiratory problems.
It touches my heart each time I read about the
passing of a classmate or teacher. Even though I may
not respond through email, they are in my prayers to be
in a better place of peace and happiness. It is a sad
time with world situations but hopefully will change
soon. I am in Arkansas visiting my husband who is
fighting fires every day. It's amazing how many they
have this time of year.
They have 5 airplanes that flew all day yesterday
and the day before. While hubby is at work, I will get
in some bass fishing. :)
When I get back in two weeks I will set up the
Phoenix luncheon. It will be in May, I just have to
pick a date and time. Any suggestions will be
appreciated.
Stay Safe and may God be with all those that are
risking their lives.
-Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Painting on your truck
What a cool way to honor memories of Shelley McCoy
('63RIP). I never had the privilege of personally
knowing him, but I do remember him as always having a
smile or a wave for everyone. I doubt he ever knew a
stranger.
Thanks for the info on the web site for Terry Davis
(Knox) ('65)... one of the good guys from Col-Hi.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/04/03
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Pierard ('52), Steve Carson ('58)
John Adkins ('62), Carol Converse ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Jimmie Adair ('66)
Sharon Popp ('67), Kathie Moore ('69)
Steve Piippo ('70), Mike Davis ('74)
Jenny Smart ('87)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jan Nelson ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nancy Erlandson Ballard ('67)
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
Mr. Kleckner was a former army officer, what rank I
can't really say (major sticks in my mind). I do
vaguely remember him and his wife, who was as tough as
nails also, and he had a boy about our age. I would
curious to know what happened to him.
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: Steve Carson ('58)
To: John Northover ('59)
The tip on Google.com is fantastic. I have leads
come to me with only a phone number and this tool is
really helpful. Thanks.
-Steve Carson ('58) ~ Chicago, IL
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
Re: google phone #s / Telephone Data Bases
You are correct about google accessing a mapping
service - however it has LONG been available in "White
Pages" on MSN dot Com. This is nuthing new, just
something that has been brought to "ya-alls" attention.
-John Adkins ('62) ~ Richland - mmm still breezy - but
Asparagus cutting started Tuesday
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: John Northover ('59)
I checked out the website for the phone numbers at
Google. Ours was in there, but no more. I had them
delete it out, but I've noticed that there are several
more places that lists phone numbers as well. Did you
check any of those out?
I join Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64) in also saying
that just because I don't respond to each and every
passing of our fellow classmates and teachers, they and
their families are in my prayers.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - where we
had so much hail yesterday, some people thought
we had snow. Burrrr! it's cold out!
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: John Northover ('59)
Re: Phone numbers
My phone number is unlisted, as is my oldest
daughter's, but my youngest daughter's phone number was
on the site... deleted her number. Thanks for the info.
Re: R2K+3 (June 21, 2003)
Any idea when info will be on the site for R2K+3...
I have gone to the site, but there is nothing there,
except the date... any idea how I sign up and where do
I send my money for the event? ;) thanks.
Re: Live chat with Terry Davis (Knox) ('65)
Thanks to David Rivers ('65) for the site... it was
interesting to talk to Terry and find out about his
newest movie. He is still one of the good guys from
Col-Hi.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - where we are
still having the cold wind, but no rain.
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>>From: Jimmie Adair ('66) and Kathie Moore Adair ('69)
Wanted to wish Nancy Erlandson Ballard ('67) a
Very Happy Birthday on April 4, 2003. She is a True
Bomber, through and through. Couldn't ask for a nicer
person or a better friend.
Happy Birthday Nancy!
-Jimmie Adair ('66) and Kathie Moore Adair ('69)
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>>From: Sharon Popp Wise ('67)
To: Gary Christian ('67)
We've got to stop meeting like this! Received your
4/2/03 email but my reply bounced back again.
-Sharon Popp Wise ('67)
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>>From: Kathie Moore Adair ('69)
See entry above from Jimmie Adair ('66)
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>>From: Steve Piippo ('70)
"BIG" Simpson recently passed away and for kids in
Richland who played ball on asphalt, concrete, grass,
dirt or wood one constant stood the test of time: "BIG"
Simpson was watching. Simpson & Jacobs attending a
zillion ball games watching kids play. "BIG" Simpson
always had a smile on his face enjoying the kids
playing ball. Having observed several prestigious Hall
of Fame ceremonies from college to high school in other
cities and states there has always been a Hall of Fame
community supporter of the local athletes recognized
for years of attendance & support inducted. "BIG"
Simpson is deserving of such Hall of Fame recognition
& induction for the many, many years of encouragement,
enthusiasm and positive support he provided for a
zillion kids, athletes of all ages, playing ball in
Richland. At 85 years young Toivo remarked yesterday,
"BIG" Simpson had nothing but kind words for me and kids...
-Steve Piippo ('70)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
I've seen some mention of favorite teachers...
thought I'd add my two bits.
1st grade - Mary Hartman, Jason Lee - took a shy,
stuttering kid and made me feel important.
2nd grade - Nina Thomas, Jason Lee - could sing like
a bird. Is she still around, anyone know?
5th grade - Walter Ross, Jason Lee - could snap his
fingers and make buildings shake!
6th grade - Jim Perryman, Jason Lee - could hit a
softball outta sight, became a lifetime friend. We
lost him way to soon.
Jason Lee Principal - Bill Hinchcliffe - played
basketball with us after school - traveled all
over the place!!!
Chief Jo Jr. High - Doyle Boatman - another old friend,
his bark was worse than his bite!!!
Chief Jo Jr High - Toivo Piippo - misunderstood by many
- just the way he liked it! A classic in every way!
Chief Jo Jr High - MaryLou Pearson - a heart of gold.
Whatever happened to her?
RHS - Fran Rish - into his 60s and he could still
knock the hell out of any student!!! Taught me some
new words!!! (tee hee)
-Mike Davis ('74)
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>>From: Jenny Smart Page ('87)
Re: Phone numbers & addresses
Verizon's website has had this service for years.
They call it a "reverse lookup" or "reverse directory."
There's also a published book called a "Polk
Directory" that solicitors use. It's basically three
phone books, one listing names alphabetically (like a
normal phone book), one listing of phone numbers
numerically, and one listing by addresses (so that
everyone on your block is listed together, neighbor by
neighbor).
I hate the fact that my (and everyone's!) semi-
personal info like this is available to everyone, too.
Thanks for the heads up about Google. I'm off to
delete myself from their DBs.
-Jenny Smart Page ('87) ~ West Richland - where
it's so windy, I keep looking for Dorothy &
Toto to fly by my window!
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/05/03
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11 Bombers, 1 TasteeFreeze Collector, and 1 Spudnut Lover today:
Dick McCoy ('45, '46, and '02), Ken Ely ('49)
Ray Gillette ('49), Barb Isakson ('58)
Larry Bishop ('61), Jeanie Hutchins ('62)
Linda Reining ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Peg Adair ('72), Mike Neidhold ('77)
Jamie McDevitt ('81)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ann Pearson Burrows ('50)
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LUNCHES (in order of appearance)
TODAY - Olympia
and remember to SPRING FORWARD at 2am on 4/6...
04/06 - NCW (North Central Washington)
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
Click the lunch you want to know about.
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, and '02)
Re: Colonel Klec
To: Dave Brusie ('51)
Colonel Kleckner arrived at the hi school just
after the war, along with the band teach, Franz or
something like that. I don't know if Klekner was a
Colonel, but he was a veteran. I do know that no one
wanted a morning class with him. He would go home to
lunch and return a mellow man. I wonder why?
To: Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64)
I remember Goodyear, AZ well. We used to camp at
that KOA there years ago. My bro Pat ('55) has a
snowbird home in Avondale nearby.
-Dick McCoy ('45, '46, and '02)
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>>From: Ken Ely ('49)
Mr. Kleckner was an ex-Captain in the Army. When he
first started teaching, he wore his uniform with the
bars of Capt. He first taught World History, I believe.
I was in his class.
-Ken Ely ('49) ~ Orangevale, CA
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>>From: Ray Gillette ('49)
Re: Classes taught by (Mr.) Kleckner....
I took a class (World History, I think) from him in
1947 (in the Quonset huts to the South of the Col-Hi
campus). We, in our feeble attempts at sophomore humor
called the class... "Kaptain Kleckner's Koncentration
Kamp." That being said, I don't really know that he was
a former Captain or Colonel or any other rank.
-Ray Gillette '49 Bomber
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>>From: Barbara Isakson Rau ('58)
Re: Class of '58's Luncheon
Class of '58's Luncheon is this Sunday, the 6th of
April at 1 o'clock in West Richland Golf Course. Hope
to see you there and I heard that Bill Lattin ('58) may
be coming.
Bomber Cheers,
-Barbara Isakson Rau ('58)
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>>From: Larry Bishop ('61)
Re: Richland Classmates
I would like to know if there are any Richland
(Columbia) grads living in the area of Roanoke, VA. If
there are, would you contact me.
Thank You
-Larry L. Bishop ('61)
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>>From: Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62)
To: Mike Davis ('74)
Re: Nina Thomas
Your teacher, Nina Thomas, is still as sweet as
you remember. She is active and living in Sunnyside,
WA. I received a note from her about a month ago and
just this week learned that she'd recently been in a
car accident and has to give up driving.
If you would like her address, please email me. I
know she would enjoy hearing from you.
-Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62) ~ Bellingham, WA
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Favorite teachers
Kindergarten: Mrs. Lane (Marcus Whitman) - had lots of
patience with me... I spent most days crying... wanted
to be home with my mom.
1st grade: Mrs. Sterling (Marcus Whitman) - she was the
typical grandmother-type... had hugs for everyone,
which I took full advantage of... still didn't like
being away from my mom.
5th grade: Mrs. Schwartz (Spalding) ~ learned a lot
from her... always had encouraging words for this
insecure kid.
9th grade: Mrs. Claire (Carmichael) - loved having her
for Home room... she had way too much patience with all
of us who talked way too much in class (still insecure,
but talking too much was never a problem.)... she had
an entire section of the classroom just for us talkers.
I think she figured it was easier to lump us all
together than to try to keep us separated!
Col-Hi: Mrs. Jensen; Mr. Blankenship; Mrs. Burns (steno
teacher); also Mrs. Burns (P.E. teacher).
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - still no rain,
but lots of cold wind.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: How Come?
I don't know what's wrong with me lately! The other
day I wrote about O'Rourke's ('66) Birthday and then
when it came, I just spaced it! I had Nancy Ballard's
('67) name sitting here in front of my face to wish her
a happy birthday and blew that. Last night... after
reminding everyone of Terry Davis' (Knox) ('65) chat...
AND after talking to Erin on the phone and promising
them I'd call them 20 minutes before chat time, I was
EXACTLY 1 hour late... ("are you guys excited?"
"Excited... it already started where are you??????")...
Two weeks ago, Janine Rightmire Corrado ('65), John
('64) and their kids and family were meeting me for
dinner. I showed up a whole week (a whole darned week!)
early... I called them and asked them if they got lost
in Las Vegas... No... they were still in Seattle!!!!!!!
BUT... just a minute ago I asked my paralegal to find
me a packet of documents she prepared in February...
she had no clue... I described it down to the crinkled
corner and the color of the paper... my staff hates me
because I can remember all the cases, who is in them,
what time we filed our papers in them and who said what
to whom in every conversation...
But can I remember what I did this morning?????
What morning... and who are you again???????????????
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Peg Adair ('72)
Re: Big Simpson
I didn't know "Big" growing up but I do know when
his son, Jim ("Bobo" to me) and I became good friends
in the mid-seventies, Big was one of my favorite dads.
Jim and I would go eat Mexican food or just hang out.
Sometimes when I would go to the Simpson house to pick
him up, Big would be sitting out on the porch watching
the cars go by. He always met me with a smile, hug, and
humor. How much better does that get when going to a
friend's house? I felt pretty special around him. From
what I know, Bobo, has been very diligent and loyal to
his mom and dad--bless his heart.
Bobo loved Mexican food--we used to frequent a
little place in West Richland and one on Columbia Drive
in Kennewick. He'd pour so much hot sauce on his food
that sweat would roll down his forehead. Back then I
was just a dipper, not a scooper, so he'd get all the
salsa he could eat. Those were fun times. Another fun
time was on a Halloween night when he wanted me to help
him get dressed up for the occasion. He came in with a
long trench coat and something I had to help him tape
on to his waist that hung down to his knees. Anybody
get the picture? Won't go into further detail. Then, he
went to the Gaslight as a flasher. I didn't go but I'm
sure it was a good time for all. Anyone out there in
Bomberville remember the night.. like Jacobs or
Cantrell... or get any pictures?
Talked to Bobo this evening and there is going to
be a celebration of Big's life at the Hampton Inn-
starts at 2:00pm. Bobo was making a pot of beans--he
was always a good cook like his dad and mom. Bobo
doesn't have a computer, however, told him if he takes
any crap from my email, it's expected.
Love you Big and Bobo
-Peg Adair ('72)
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[Since "Bobo" was working on the beans, I figure the
celebration must be today (4/5)?? -Maren]
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>>From: Mike Neidhold ('77)
Re: Favorite teachers
To: Mike Davis ('74)
Thanks for the great list Mike. I am sure your
very own name will be on this kind of list someday. I
have a list of my own...
Spalding Elem: Mrs. Badgett (Kindergarten)... I still
take a nap and have cookies every day.
Carmichael Junior High: Mr. Arnold... gave me a "hack"
in wood shop... I thought it was a joke, but he smacked
me so hard that my eyes watered for about 5 minutes...
all the while he was laughing at me so hard he was
crying!
Carmichael Junior High: Mrs. Boatman... I think she
might still be mad at me for not shutting up when I
was told to... she even finked me out to my dad because
I would not shut up.
Carmichael Junior High: Mr. Jetton (Math)... finally
taught me how to do fractions!
Richland High School: Jim Harbor (Advanced Biology)
I had no business being in that class. Well,
actually I did, I wanted to be a little closer to a
gal named Connie Glass! Mr. Harbor had it figured out
right away and made me feel like a valued member of the
class. He will always be my favorite teacher. Every day
as I drive to school, I always think of our Advanced
Bio class, and how cool Mr. Harbor made each of us feel.
Richland High School: Coach Covington:
Well, what can you say!!!! So many memories...
thank you, coach. I still think that if could have
played Walla Walla again, we would win! That field
goal is STILL the school record.
Richland High School: Jim DeBoard:
When I was a sophomore you helped me more than you
ever knew. Thank you for all you did for me.
and finally
Richland High School: Mr. Rish:
I still have a chipped tooth from the first day of
school as a sophomore. You taught me a thing or two
about language. I was NOT the one who shot your car
with an arrow during P.E. class. Cameron Mitchell might
know a thing or two about who really shot your car!!
I am sure I missed a few... just so many great
memories as a kid growing up in such a great place,
and I have not even mentioned the "Big Pool"... or
whiffel ball... little league... Spudnut Shop...
Tastee Freez... summer league basketball (outside of
course)... colt league games every night... basketball
at the Davis court... this list could go on forever!!
-Mike Neidhold ('77)
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>>From: Jamie McDevitt ('81)
Re: Phone number and addresses
I've never had my address published in the phone
directory. The only information these services have
are my phone number and the town that I live in. As a
single female that seemed a safer option at the time
(pre internet days) and although my first name doesn't
make my gender obvious, I still only list my first
and middle initials. Knowing that all these reverse
directories exists just reinforce my decision to keep
my address unpublished.
-Jamie McDevitt ('81) ~ Northboro, MA - where it has
snowed for the third time this week and there is
a winter storm warning for tonight and tomorrow.
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>>From: Sharon Shipley Troute
Re: Miss Tastee-Freez, America's Sweetheart doll
AllGallery.tripod.com/0000s/TasteeFreez.html
Hi...
I was wondering if you are aware of any collectors
who collect Tastee-Freez memorabilia... My uncle,
Verble Shipley, owned a franchise in the '50s in Toledo
and he gave me a doll called "Miss Tastee-Freez,
America's sweetheart". I was wondering if I could get
in touch with a collector. I have kept the little doll
packaged all these years... thought maybe a collector
might want to purchase it. I would like to see her in
a collector's hands...I've had her for 50 years...
I'm not a Bomber... I have lived in Ohio all my
life.. never even visited your great state.
Thanks...
-Sharon Shipley Troute
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>>From: Randy Stevens
Re: Mr. Spudnut
AllGallery.tripod.com/0000s/Spudnut.html
Hi,
I am curious to know more about Mr. Spudnut. My
grandfather had owned a Mr. Spudnut Shop in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin back in the early to mid 1950's. His was
located on Green Bay and Port Washington Roads. I was
a toddler back then so my memories are very faded and
I only have one picture in my possession of him in the
shop.
What ever information you might have that I might
be interested in would be greatly appreciated.
-Randy Stevens
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/06/03 ~ SPRING FORWARD at 2am
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
LaVerne Osterman ('51), Sandra Atwater ('51)
Dick Pierard ('52), JD Boyd ('55)
Lola Heidlebaugh ('60), Leo Webb ('63)
Mike Davis ('74), Tracey Horne ('78WB)
Mandy Holmes ('97)
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LUNCHES (in order of appearance)
TODAY - NCW (North Central Washington)
TODAY - Class of '58
04/12 - Portland/Vancouver
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
Click the lunch you want to know about.
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>>From: LaVerne Osterman Newstrom ('51)
Re: MR. Kleckner
Do any of you remember how he said he graded??? I
told all my children that story. I think he was a quite
conservative individual. I caught that much... I guess
that morning class was my style.
-LaVerne Osterman Newstrom ('51)
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>>From: Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51) and JD Boyd ('55)
Re: Bomber Discount
We have just completed the purchase of our Lincoln
City, OR beach house vacation rental property. This is
a five bedroom and three bathrooms located on a low
bank, sandy beach in front. The property is managed by
Horizon Rentals and you can take a virtual tour of this
property on their website which is:
www.horizonrentals.com
Then click on Lincoln City and a listing of places will
appear and scroll down to Sea-Escape and click on that
and there you go! Horizon phone # is: 1-800-995-2411.
If any of you Bombers decide you would to like rent
it for a vacation tell them you are a Bomber alumni and
you will receive a 10% discount. Don't dilly-dally
because there are only three weeks left in June and
twelve days in July and two weeks in August.
For you gamblers, there is the Chinook Wind Indian
casino in town and for the shoppers there is a big
factory outlet mall.
-Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51) and JD Boyd ('55)
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
I see we have an alumna here in the Boston area and
she told you about the weather. Well, it snowed again
this morning. I was kidding someone yesterday that I
was thinking about moving to Alaska. From what I have
heard about the Iditarod race, the weather may have
been better there. Oh, well, as long as one has lots of
good sweaters and a functioning back to move the shovel
(we have had 6 feet of snow this winter) it isn't so bad.
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: JD Boyd ('55)
See entry form Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51)
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Re: Portland/Vancouver Bomber Luncheon
DATE: Saturday - April 12
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - ?
PLACE: DoubleTree/Columbia River at Jantzen Beach
RSVP BY: April 10 so we can be sure to get "our" room.
The Brickstone Room is a great place to have a
good visit!
Bombers from ALL years welcome -
Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
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>>From: Leo Webb ('63)
Re: Olympia Lunch ~ April 5, 2003
Camera used has a special feature that ages people
30 years.
Those in attendance:
Kurt and Sherri Ward Johnson ('63), Leo Webb ('63)
Fred and Ann Engel Schafer ('63), Joe Ford ('63)
Mary Collins Burbage ('63), Mary Horton French ('75)
and Ken French
-Leo Webb ('63)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
Re: A few more memorable teachers
Mrs. LeClair, Kindergarten, Jason Lee - the lady
was about 9 feet tall to a five year old. I was a
stuttering mess with a speech impediment back then.
The lady scared the hell out of me! But once you got
to know her she had a heart of gold.
Mrs. Hoglen, Third Grade, Jason Lee - she always
wanted to know how our little league games came out.
She genuinely cared about us!
Mr. Hall, Math and Coach, Chief Jo - not given enough
credit for the success of RHS basketball teams
primarily of the 1970's. The names you hear are
Piippo, Juricich, and Dawald. Ray Hall gave countless
hours to kids.
Mr. Mathews, math, Chief Jo - the man knew his numbers!
Mr. Strankman, RHS, PE and Coach - made PE an adventure!
Mr. Richards, Shop, Chief Jo - could give a hack that
would hurt your grandchildren!
Miss Skogen, Algebra, RHS - sweetest lady. She would
stay with you until you "got it!" regardless of the time.
-Mike Davis ('74)
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>>From: Tracey Horne Scadden ('78WB)
I just read some of the favorite teachers,and would
like to name a few of my own...
I only went to grade school in Richland... my
parents, Gene and Carol Bishop Horne ('57), made us
move to Alaska while I was in the 6th grade... such
a shock... but we survived!!!!! Here is my list and if
any one remembers them please write and let me know...
Kindergarten Sacajawea please correct the spelling...
Mrs. Smart so kind and loving..
1st grade same school Mrs. Berkley ~ She was quiet but
sweet.
2nd Mrs. Charlton ~ She was strict and I was afraid of
her at first, but she had a student teacher named
Mrs. Kolmeyer that I worshipped.
3rd Mrs. Corder ~ Ohh I loved her she would take us
(some of us) at lunch time and buy us a ice cream cone
and we would have to stay crunched down in her car and
finish it... I cried and cried when it was her last day
of teaching she was ready to have her 1st baby... I
even remember going to her house to see her baby...
4th grade ~ I moved to the Marcus Whitman district...
hummm didn't like that teacher.
5th grade was ditto only thing is my DAD also had this
teacher... I got a hold of a year book the year I would
have graduated from there and they had written in the
year book something that had taken place in the class
room that happened to the teacher I was there that
day!!! It was funny to read that.
6th same school ~ This was tough because we were
planning on moving I really... liked my teacher then I
didn't really apply myself, but he was so patient with
me... still flunked me on several assignments, but hey
I was in mourning I was moving to Alaska his name was
Mr. Hahn... He even wrote me a few times when I moved
I will never forget that.
Well that takes care of my list. They must have made
an impression for me to remember them after ALL these
YEARS...
-Tracey Horne Scadden ('78WB)
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>>From: Mandy Holmes Taylor ('97)
Greetings all Bombers! I thought I'd weigh in on my
favorite teachers as well, as I owe much of my love
of education to them:
Pre-school: My mom, Linda Holmes. She went back to
school when I was three years old and took me with her,
so I learned to love school before I even went.
First grade: Mary Johnson at Badger Mountain Elementary
school.
Fourth grade: Sharon Piche at Marcus Whitman. She
uncovered a love of writing beyond the drudgery of
penmanship practice.
Fifth grade: Laurie Tuiaea at Marcus Whitman. She
introduced me to poetry and my life was never the same.
Seventh and eighth grade: Beverly Aiello who was my
choir teacher and increased my love for and drive to
learn music.
Eighth grade: Matt Larson and Frank Flynn. Mr. Larson
taught creative writing and helped develop poetry. Mr.
Flynn taught history, outdoor life, and life lessons.
RHS: Dan Black, choir; Lonnie Pierson, psychology; Paul
Staley, biology; Mr. True, pre-calculus, even though I
didn't do well in class, he still made it enjoyable and
helped me whenever I needed it; Jim Deatherage, Bruce
Blizard, Jack Long, English department, they all became
my friends outside of the classroom and we are still in
touch. Finally, but not least, Gary Wall, government
and War and Peace.
Many of these teachers fueled my love of learning and
continue to inspire me as I pursue higher education. If
you have the opportunity to thank a teacher that you've
had, or that now teaches your children, take it! It's
never too late to say thank you. They will appreciate
it more than you know!
Take care and keep the faith.
-Mandy Holmes Taylor ('97)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/07/03
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Bill Berlin ('56), Karol Brimhall ('56)
Pete Overdahl ('60), Sue Nussbaum ('63)
Dennis Hammer ('64), Peg Jones ('67)
Brad Upton ('74), Treg Owings ('76)
April Miller ('92)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda Phillips Olsen ('76)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
I just can't wait to open the Alumni Sandstorm
every morning and I am just amazed at where Bomber
Alums are now. What I would like to see is that when
Alums send in a message they would include where they
live. For me it is interesting to see where "we" all
are but the added advantage would be to know where some
Bomber Alums are if I am traveling to that location. I
would not want to be the "Bomber Alumni from Hell" by
calling unannounced, but it might be fun to make
contacts all around the US of A. How about including
where you are with your message?
Don't forget the US Coast Guard when you think of
those protecting us. There are around 300 "Coasties" in
the Iraq war theater, mostly protecting ships and oil
platforms but 24/7/365 the USCG leads our Home Defense
team in our harbors and seaports. Long hours, cramped
space and not a lot of fun, but the men and women of
the USCG are our domestic "front line" as well as being
in the combat zone. Think of them too in your prayers.
Semper Paradus... Always Ready!
-Bill Berlin ('56) USCGR [retired] ~ in Seattle's
Magnolia District. Some sun, some rain and 53°.
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>>From: Karol Brimhall Smith ('56)
So many Bombers have written in to mention Mr.
Kleckner... I didn't have the pleasure, but I wonder if
there is any connection to the Mrs. Kleckner I had who
came to teach music once a week in 3rd grade at Lewis
& Clark. Her first name is lost to memory. Does anyone
know? She introduced me to classical composers, for
which I have always been grateful.
Other favorite teachers from there were Deborah
Damon (3rd grade home room) who drove from Prosser to
Richland every day, which was no small feat back in
the 1940s. And Mrs. Brinkman, 5th grade. At Carmichael,
Mrs. Baudendistal and Mrs. Leola Black, my 8th and 9th
grade Home Room teachers, Carole Lusebrink for Home Ec,
and Naomi Buescher for Geometry at Col-Hi. We won't
mention the unnamed algebra teacher at Carmichael who
apparently had no answers, and responded "Don't worry
about it, it will all come out in the wash" to every
question. Algebra is still a mystery!
-Karol Brimhall Smith ('56)
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>>From: Pete Overdahl ('60)
Re: 1946 Birthday Party
Recently I found a news paper clipping with old
photos. I assume the photo story was in the Tri-City
Herald. "Have Gay Time at Birthday Party". This was a
birthday party for a Jerry Martin who attended Richland
schools. Twenty Four friends were at Jerry's 7th
birthday. Several of the friends in the photo graduated
with my brother Jim Overdahl ('57RIP). Those in the
photo were Caren Pierson, Mary Lou DeMyer, Bobby
Hilling, Terry Frederick, Judy Pierson, Gloria Hayes,
Jerry K. Miller, Jimmy Page, Bobbie J. Dyess, Norman
Gillette, Bobby Frederick, Brent Borup, Larry McKenzie,
Kenneth Jones, James Overdahl, Michael McLauglin, Judy
DeMyer, Marv Lou Lodge, JeNeal Martin, Austin Dyess,
Aldwin Jenkins, Billy Johnson, Jimmy Smith and Leo
Bernier. You can view the photo at the URL above.
I will also include a advertisement for "Basketball
Col_Hi Bombers Vs Toppenish, Saturday Night - Dec. 14
"Babes" Play at 7:30, Admission -- Adults .75c Children
30c" I think this was in 1946.
[We didn't get this picture, Pete! -Maren]
I also located pictures of my brother and teammates on
different youth teams, like HAMTC, PALS, and the FLYING A.
I hope the pictures are clear enough to view.
-Pete Overdahl ('60) ~ Other then some wind, the Spring
Time is with us as you all remember here in the
Bomber City, Richland.
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>>From: Susan Nussbaum Reeb ('63)
Re: Favorite Teacher
Although I was blessed with many fine teachers
during my school years, my most special teacher was
Mrs. Laney, 4th-grade teacher at Jason Lee. Mrs. Laney
was a lovely lady and provided lots of patience and
encouragement to her young students. She always made
time to find out how we were doing--both at school and
in our personal lives. She cared about us even after we
had moved on to upper grades. She set a fine example
for us to follow, and I'm still remembering her all
these years later.
-Susan Nussbaum Reeb ('63) ~ Boise, ID - where it has
snowed on the hyacinths, daffodils, and tulips
each of the last four days
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
Re: Trivia/Richland Street Names/Civil War
Saw the movie "Gods and Generals" few weeks ago.
Although I thought Robert Duvall was much better as
Robert E. Lee, I really did not much care for the
movie. I liked the previous movie "Gettysburg," so I
got watched it again. To me one of several characters
that stood out was General Armistead. He was the
Confederate General who was good friends with Union
General Hancock. He lead his brigade as part of
Pickett's charge up Cemetery Ridge which was being
defended by his friend Gen. Hancock. He was the one
who put his hat on his sword and one of the few who
actually made it across the stone wall before being
mortally wounded.
I wanted to know if there was any relationship
between him and our Armistead street in Richland. I did
a little net surfing and found out that he was the son
of the Walter Keith Armistead that our Richland street
is named after. Also, his uncle was in command of Fort
McHenry during the British attack in the War of 1812
that inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-
Spangled Banner," as was mentioned in the movie.
hanford.houses.tripod.com/streets/Armistead.htm
http://www.scot-skinner.com/gettysburg/armistead.htm
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
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>>From: Peg Jones Snow ('67)
I know I have seen entries from a Bomber that lives
in the UK, maybe even London, at least twice before.
I would really appreciate it if the Bomber alumni in
London, or anyone else, could tell me of a good Hotel
or B&B in London. I am going to London, and Manchester,
next month to visit my daughter who has spent this last
school year (her senior year) at the University of
Manchester through the Education Abroad Program. This
has been a great experience for her... she has made
several good friends and traveled to Paris, Amsterdam,
and all over England. I recommend this program to any
parent with a student considering it. I have spent
several hours on-line looking for a hotel but have been
a bit overwhelmed by the variety and the differences
between American and British hotels. For instance, a
private bath is considered an 'amenity' and listed as
such. Also the rooms seem to come with either a full
bed or two twins... never two fulls. I need to make
some reservations fast so any Bomber recommendations
would be very welcome.
To: Rick Maddy's ('67)
Re: Marine rifle cleaning 'supplies'.
I asked Ron [Snow ('67)] if this were true and he
speculated that it probably was indeed true. Rick, come
and visit us in New Mexico sometime...
Regards to all,
-Peg Jones Snow ('67)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
I wanted to belatedly thank all the Bombers who
came to my shows last week in Reno. We had Bombers
there 4 nights in a row. It was fun meeting all those
new faces.
If anyone's planning a trip, I'll be in Vegas July
7-13th. Maybe I'll go walk barefoot on the Las Vegas
strip in July and let it remind me of those endless
summer days when I could actually tolerate extreme
temperatures on the bottoms of my feet.
I'm leaving tonight on a red-eye to Miami for a
7-day Caribbean cruise... I never knew that a Richland
High diploma would lead to such good employment!
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Treg Owings ('76)
Re: Favorite Teachers by Mike Davis ('74)
After seeing Mike's list I thought I would add some
of my favorites. Half of my teachers I can't remember. I
can't believe Mike can. I think he had a cheat aid for
the real early ones.
I will always remember Mr. Anderson in 6th grade at
Spalding. He started my interest in Math.
Mr. Russell and Mr. Mathews for Intro to Algebra
and Geometry. Always kept a hard subject interesting.
Mr. Gentle and Miss Skogen for continuing my interest
in Math.
Mrs. Boswell [Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)] for
homeroom. Miss Patti McLaughlin [Patti McLaughlin
Cleavinger ('65)] for reading my poems and making nice
comments. Oh yeah, and for wearing those short dresses
to class. The year of the short skirt!
Mr. Prichett and Mr. Harbour for giving me an
interest in science. I actually use some of that
biology stuff in my job now!
Mr. Rodgers and Mrs. Payson for letting us have
some fun in band. Well, it was fun for us and maybe
"letting us have fun" is going a little far.
And last, but not least, for Jerry Labrecque. I
once watched him face down two large guys who were
fighting at one of the games. He also allowed our class
to have a moment for prayer for a group who had gone
down in a small plane. He had nerve and a heart.
I know there were others. I had a great opportunity
for an education. I even took advantage of part of it.
-Treg Owings ('76)
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>>From: April Miller ('92)
Re: Favorite Teachers
I have several favorite teachers but I would say my
most inspirational would have to be Mrs. Aiello. I was
in her choir class during Jr. High at Carmichael and I
distinctively remember her encouraging and pushing me
to be a soprano instead of an alto which I thought I
was. I now LOVE to sing and sing karaoke 3-4 times a
week. I challenge myself with harder songs and am more
confident than ever before. I was recently asked to
perform for a variety show for the public in Spokane
and I would like to thank Mrs. Aiello for her patience,
encouragement and positive attitude... without her none
of this would have been possible.
-April Miller ('92) ~ Spokane - where Mother Nature
is confused and still thinks it's Winter!
(Yes, we had snow!!!!!)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/08/03
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Gene Hall ('48), Marilynn Working ('54)
Helen Cross ('62), Terry Tate ('62)
Maren Smyth ('63 & '64), Art Nelson ('64)
Tedd Cadd ('66), Marcia Wade ('67)
Cecily Riccobuono ('77)
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ANNOUNCEMENT: R2K+3 GATHERING - June 21, 2003 - 6pm
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WHERE: Red Lion Courtyard
BUFFET: $20.00 per person ($25.00 at the door)
Make check payable to: R2K+3
Send to: 2102 Tinkle, Richland, WA 99352
PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 14th.
Please include NAME and CLASS YEAR for name tags...
All are welcome whether you eat or not... Donations accepted.
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>>From: Gene Hall ('48)
I remember Captain Kleckner very well. He lived in
Black Court across Thayer Drive from my house. I was a
member of a very disruptive class of Washington State
History. We lost two permanent teachers and seems like
four temporary teachers as well. No one wanted to teach
the class. Then came Captain Kleckner. He wore his
uniform, claiming he was recently discharged but still
on leave and had to wear it until his time was out. He
quickly picked out the most disruptive member of the
group and made him stand in front of the class with his
nose in a circle on the blackboard, with the treat of
the principal's office if he wouldn't. That cured the
problem. The last half of the year he taught us World
History.
-Gene Hall ('48 Beaver-Bomber)
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
To: Bill Berlin ('56)
You are so right about remembering the Coast Guard
in your prayers. They are the "oldest" branch of the
service, and I have a husband to prove it!! grin. He
is retired CWO4, and I have learned so much about this
bunch of people. Women and men. I tease him about
volunteering to go again, but he has convinced me that
he is too old!! He's not a Bomber, but graduated in
California in '58.
I am holding my breath until May 15th to see if
my grandson will be activated from the Army Reserves.
Let's pray that this war ends soon and families get
their loved ones back.
If anyone is interested in writing to a serviceman
or woman, call Dawn Rae, the lady who put up all of the
flags in the yard of the church in Kennewick. She has
a lot of names of service people to send care packages
to or write to. She said I could give out her phone
#....627-6337. Last I talked to her, she had put out
120 flags for military people in the Tri-Cities. Adopt
one of them!!!!
I look forward to lunch with the '54 bunch on April
18th at Granny's in Kennewick.
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54) ~ Kennewick, WA
where it will be 75 tomorrow (Tuesday 4-8-03).. Whippeeee
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Greetings from (of all places) my brother's
house in Kennewick. We had a great time at Warren's
grandmother's 100th in Brewster and spent some other
days there, then finally I got a quick hour in with
the tulips, then scooted down to see WSU friends in
Issaquah and West Seattle. Then we left the rain and
got to the sunny other side of the pass when we made
great time to see my Mom again. Today I'll get to
visit her again and my 86 year old uncle (Bobby ('62),
Allan ('59), and Carol's ('64) dad), and I have a
93-year-old friend in Richland: Lorraine Riggs who
is Nancy Riggs' ('51) mother. And I'll go see my
across-the-street neighbor for years on Olympia,
Elsie Walker who is Susan ('64), Harry ('67), Jim ('71),
and Ed ('76) Walker's mother.
I missed seeing my brother and family as they are
off skiing in Schweitzer Basin making the most of the
last of the snow.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ Greetings from a great place:
The Tri-Cities where I went down to Columbia Park
and walked along the river last night.
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>>From: Terry Tate ('62)
To: Dennis Hammer ('64)
For your treasure chest of worthless knowledge:
General Armistead is also famous for one other
thing. Both Generals Hancock and Armistead were members
of the Masons. After the Civil War the Masons erected a
statue depicting General Hancock, who was wounded early
on in Pickett's Charge, holding General Armistead's
dying body. Historically, its way off because, as he
vowed, General Armistead never came fact-to-face with
his old comrade General Hancock on the battlefield. By
the time the Confederate forces reached the fenceline
Hancock had been moved to the rear because of his
wounds.
Also, you may remember the scene in the movie where
Armistead asked General Longstreet to see to it that
Hancock's wife, Almira, got his Bible if anything
happened to him. Longstreet delivered the Bible to
Almira Hancock after the war. The story goes that she
was reading it when she died many years later.
Just another sad story from a war that had a lot of
them.
-Terry Tate ('62)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 and '64)
To: Vicki Berndt
Please contact me. I have a check from you and
can't figure out who you are so I can give you credit.
Bomber cheers,
Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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>>From: Art Nelson ('64)
Re: Dennis Hammer's ('64) question re: street names
My dad was a Richland city engineer from 1946 to
about 1955. He had some fascinating stories about the
development of the city. The streets of the "original"
city were all named after deceased military engineers.
I remember there was an alphabetical order to the
layout. They eventually came to a street with no
deceased engineers having the correct name. In jest,
they shot a live one with a fitting name, declared him
dead, and used his name. If memory serves me right, it
was Potter.
There was quite a discussion on this subject a
couple of years ago. Worth a look back through old
Sandstorms.
-Art Nelson ('64)
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>>From: Tedd Cadd ('66)
Re: Coasties in Iraq
To: Bill Berlin ('56) and others...
The US Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR) has a number of
special Port Security Units (PSU) specifically trained
to provide war-time Port Security in foreign waters
during such conflicts. We had units in the first Gulf
War and several there now. I retired just before the
9/11 events and have wished several times that I could
have taken part in the missions the USCG has taken on
since then. When I last visited my unit in Portland,
OR, I discovered that all the people who worked for
me there in the Reserve forces are now on Active Duty
either there or in Iraq or Alaska. If you look at the
level of commitment in the various forces (Reserves
called to Active Duty), you see that the USCGR has
almost 4,000 people recalled.
According to the USCGR website, 4 PSUs and others
from the 5th Coast Guard District have been activated
for the Iraqi situation. That would be at least 600
people. Last I knew, the USCGR had a little over 8,000
people, all of which were needed in supporting the USCG
mission. Reserve Units except for PSUs were disbanded
and the Reservists assigned to the Active Duty Commands
several years ago. Having so many (4,000 out of 8,000)
of our people called to that theater and on Active Duty
supporting Homeland Security severely depletes the
number of Reservists available for day-to-day missions
here in the US.
I served on Active Duty in the US Air Force for
almost 7 years (a tour in Vietnam and Thailand) in
Photo Intelligence units. I enjoyed my Air Force time
but it has been a great privilege to serve my country
in the USCG. It has done so much with so little. It is
one of the best I know.
Semper Paratus!
-Tedd Cadd, LCDR USCGR (Retired) ('66)
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>>From: Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67)
Re: The Chelan Lunch pictures
Thanks, I thought it was great to see 30 years
worth of Bombers gathered together in one place at
one time, enjoying themselves! From '48 to '78! Cool!
{Gene Hall ('48) sent 5 more pictures today. -Maren]
Re: Favorite Teachers
I guess I'll have to add my bit about favorite
teachers.
~Kay Klauser in 3rd grade at Lewis and Clark; we all
thought she was beautiful, and she made class fun!
~Jim Harbour at Col Hi. I think I may have had him for
Bio as well as Physiology. His teaching style was
unique, and it was perfect for me.
~Mr. Boswell for English at Col Hi--he really made me
think.
~And there was a neat little lady for Geometry who's
name I can't dredge up--seems like it was Miss Johnson-
-She's probably the only Math teacher I ever had who
was able to explain the subject to me so it made some
sort of sense!
Thank you to all of them, even the ones who were
NOT my favorites!
-Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67) ~ beautiful downtown
Richland - where it seems awfully cold to be
Spring Vacation week! (I seem to remember that
being the week when I started working on my tan
for summer in the olden days!)
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>>From: Cecily Riccobuono McClanahan ('77)
Re: Favorite Teachers
Mrs. Downing, fourth grade at Marcus Whitman. I can
remember being terrified when I found out that she was
going to be my teacher. I had heard from others before
me that she was mean. They couldn't have been farther
from the truth. She was stern, but never mean. Mrs.
Downing was the one teacher that I remember having a
true concern for her students not only on an academic
level, but a personal one as well. She would start out
each morning by just saying hello to the class, and
telling us how glad she was to see us there that day.
She would talk about her family, etc. She would then
give the class an opportunity to speak, and share if
they wanted. The first hour of class would be spent
just talking. Before we knew it, it was recess time.
She always used these fancy writing pens. One student
asked where she got them, and if she could get her one.
A couple days later, she had a pen for all of us.
Mrs. Downing was also highly allergic to the sun, but
it never stopped her from taking us outside for class
on a beautiful spring day. She would just take her
parasol so she had some shade. She ended the year by
having the entire class over to her house for a
barbecue, and it was the best time ever. I wonder now
if she is still with us. I hope so. Anyway, she made a
lasting impression on me.
Mrs. Downing, if I forgot to thank you for being a
wonderful teacher, forgive me. I'm glad I have a chance
to do so now.
-Cecily Riccobuono McClanahan ('77)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/09/03
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13 Bombers and 2 funeral notices today:
Roberta Hill ('49), Mike Clowes ('54), Roger L. Myers ('55)
Susan Erickson ('59), Patti Jones ('60), Judy Willox ('61)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Deedee Willox ('64), Gary Behymer ('64)
Jean Armstrong ('64), Kathy Hoff ('64), Lonnie (Tom) Coleman ('66)
Betti Avant ('69)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tere Smyth Wilson ('65WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy Weihermiller Fyall ('66)
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>>From: Roberta Hill Karcher ('49)
Re: Las Vegas Lunch
It's that time again. The Las Vegas luncheon will
be at the Timbers on Flamingo and Durango on May 3rd at
12:00 noon.
Thanks,
-Roberta Hill Karcher ('49)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Art Nelson ('64)
Your story on how Putnam Street got its name is
reminiscent of a story that was told when I was working
for G.E.
G.E. was proud of its safety record of many,
many days with out a "lost-time" accident. Well, one
day a maintenance worker fell off the roof of the 700
building (headquarter in downtown). As he passed a
window on the second floor, an alert member of
management got his name and payroll number; and as he
passed the first floor, he was handed his final check
and termination papers. When he hit the ground, he was
no longer employed, and G.E. made it thorough another
day without a "lost-time" accident.
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ the monsoons are
due back any day now, and there appears to be snow
in the mountains.
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>>From: Roger L. Myers ('55)
I love reading the entries each day - it is the
first thing I look at in the morning. I have enjoyed
reading about the "favorite teachers". Many of them
I remember fondly. One writer mentioned an Algebra
teacher that used to say - "it'll all come out in the
wash". I believe that was Mr. Roland Jantz.
He was the first teacher to encourage me to become
a math teacher (which I did). While it is really fun to
read about these educators, I might suggest that you
take a moment and write the teacher personally or give
them a call. Nothing thrills a teacher more than to
hear from a former student. I am still teaching (after
41 years) and still enjoy the "moment" when the "light
comes on" and a student understands a concept.
Re: WSU vs. Notre Dame tickets
I would like to appeal to any Bombers that are also
WSU grads. I am planning a trip for my wife and three
children and their spouses to South Bend, Indiana for
the WSU-Notre Dame football game. My son and my wife
are both WSU graduates so I thought it would be a good
family outing. I understand that tickets are made
available on a "priority" basis, but I do not have a
"priority". If any Bomber/WSU grad can get tickets for
the game, I would love to purchase them for from you. I
understand that the priority list will be out in early
May, so I will hopefully repeat this message at that
time. I need seven (7) tickets, so any help at all I
can receive would be appreciated.
HAVE FUN!
-Roger L. Myers ('55)~ enjoying life on Camano Island, WA
where I watched the Orcas (whales to desert types)
play in Saratoga Passage on Sunday as they wend
their way north. It was quite a sight.
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>>From: Susan Erickson Kuntz ('59)
Re: North Central Washington Bomber Luncheon
The NCW lunch group had a great time reminiscing
about old neighborhoods, Du Pont and what people are
doing now. Campbell's at Lake Chelan was a great spot
to gather. Bob Chiles ('58) & his wife, Suzie Gunderson
Chiles ('60) came from Omak; Burt Pierard ('59) came
from Richland; Gordy Edgar ('78) came from Waterville;
Gene Hall ('48) and his wife Betty Ann, Brent Van
Reenan ('67), and I came from Wenatchee; and Abby's
'Oma', Maren Smyth ('63 & '64) putted in, too.
Burt filled us in on Club 40 and the classes
getting together at that time and Gordy brought his
'Bleacher Bum' T-shirt (that was about as holey as it
could be) and a visor hat he got back east with a
bomber airplane and BOMBERS inscribed on it. Cool! Of
course, with a little prodding, Maren filled us in on
her wonderful and exciting trip to New Orleans and all
the bumps along the way.
Our next luncheon will probably be in another 6
months.
Bomber Cheers,
-Susan Erickson Kuntz ('59)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Puget Sound (Seattle) Area Luncheon in Fife, WA
To: All Bombers
The Bomber Babes and Dudes
Please make reservations by Friday April 11, 2003
DATE: Sunday, April 13, 2003
COFFEE TIME: 11:30am
LUNCH TIME: 12:30pm
WHERE: Fife Bar and Grill
In 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! There is
always room for the last minute Bombers who do not make
reservations.
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
My computer is on the blink and I won't have it
back until Friday 4/11. I went to the library and used
a computer there, but for some reason, I lost most of
my inbound emails this week. If you have sent me an
email, you might want to try again on Friday.
-Judy Willox Hodge ('61) ~ Richland, WA
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Lots of folks have been chronicling their favorite
teachers. I too have my favorites. The teachers at
Lewis & Clark, were more like relatives or neighbors.
You saw them at the store, at church and you played
with their children. If you got sideways with one of
them, you were on your own. You knew which side your
folks were going to take, it was the '50s.
When I got to Col-Hi, two teachers really stick out
in my memory. Tom Knudsen was the guy who first showed
me there was art and beauty in everything. Frost on a
tumbleweed, some 30 weight on a puddle back behind the
auto shop or those stretching-forever cirrus clouds
that we don’t often see in Seattle. He also had the
ability to slather on layer after layer of irreverence,
like oils from his pallet. He was an early Dennis
Miller, but also one hell of an artist. I have some
of his work that I treasure and enjoy daily. I’m very
fortunate to still have him for a friend and
correspondent, He’s the best, and having never thrown
anything away, I have the copy of "Catcher in the Rye"
that he recommended.
As a Junior, I had Mrs. Boswell [Norma Loescher
Boswell ('63)] for English. While I must have skipped
the week we covered commas and colons, she was the
first teacher I ever had who really encouraged me to
read for pleasure. Ogden Nash, James Thurber, Mark
Twain and James Fenimore Cooper were introduced by her
and they are still my friends. In a conversation I can
recall to this day, she suggested that I read a
magazine article by Groucho Marx. As I write, there are
two books about Groucho beside my bed. Rob Hills’ ('63)
mother was the first to tell me there were more than
cartoons in the New Yorker, Mrs. Boswell gave me the
goose to read the articles. I once gave an oral book
report on "The Amboy Dukes" without a lot of heartburn
from her. Hey, a book is a book. I've read an awful lot
because of her, and I thank her for her support.
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63) ~ Kirkland, WA - where I'm hoping
Geraldo will come to cover my personal war with
Home Depot. What a bunch of Morons.
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: Connie Boehning Nicholson ('64RIP)
I received a call from Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64).
She called to tell me that Connie went to be with the
Lord on Monday, April 7, 2003, around 9 PM. She was in
Sacred Heart Hospital following a heart attack. I had
just been to see her around Noon Monday. She had good
color, and I really thought she was going to make it,
even though she had tubes everywhere and was very
tired. I held her hand and prayed with her for her
healing and for her family. She has the ultimate
healing as she is with the Lord. I will continue to
pray for her family. She will be missed!
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA - where
I am very sad today.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: The Portland Mercury: Feature (05/17/01)
http://portlandmercury.com/2001-05-17/feature-2.html
See bottom entry (;-)
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64)
It is with great sorrow to tell you that we have
lost another classmate. Connie Boehning Nicholson ('64)
passed away last night at Sacred Heart Hospital in
Spokane. She had a massive heart attack and was taken
there a couple of days ago. She seemed to be doing
better after the angioplasty and then lost the battle
last night [3/7/03].
Please keep the family in your prayers. It's so
hard on the ones that are left behind.
-Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64) ~ Hot Springs, Arkansas
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>>From: Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64)
Connie Boehning Nicholson died on April 7, 2003.
Connie was from the class of '64 and married to
Max Nicholson also from the class of '64. Our thoughts
and prayers are with Connie's family.
-Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64)
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>>From: Lonnie "Tom" Coleman ('66)
Reading the Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67) article
today, April 8, made me a little sad. No Marcia, it's
not your fault, you just enabled me to reach down and
pick out a part of me that has been hidden for a long
while. Reading about Richland in the Spring really
makes me go back to '66 when life was full of fun and
we were so innocent. I haven't been to Richland since
1968 when I came home from overseas. I often think
about God's Country and will return some day from
Florida where I now live. People like Donna Thorson
Whiteside ('66) & John Zimmer ('66) have brought me
back home in spirit. Thank you, guys.
I think the nostalgia comes from feelings generated
by the war in Iraq. I can't help but feel love for
every man and woman serving their country. Knowing the
pain of separation and sacrifice they are enduring, I
feel very close to them now. Let's all take a moment,
and in our own way give a thanks for their service.
One day I will return to Richland; let's pray that
one day they will return to the home they love.
-Lonnie "Tom" Coleman ('66)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: RHS's own
I see RHS's own Dick Cartmell ('73) got to the
big dance this year. As I recall he did Kansas and
Maryland's semi-final game last year. I never got a
look at him however, as I had been on call all weekend
and was a bit tired. The local radio station covers
KU, so I watched some, listened to some, and then
fell asleep. I did wake up to hear the last couple
of minutes, though. Congratulations, to you, Dick, you
make us alumni proud to say you were a Bomber.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS - where we got some
snow SA-SU-MO, and now tomorrow it may hit 80+
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Funeral Notices (sort of)
>>Ronald Dean Snowden ('55) ~ 1937 - 3/27/03
>>Connie Boehning Nicholson ('64) ~ 1946 - 4/7/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/10/03
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12 Bombers and 1 Colt sent stuff:
Kay Fishback ('37), Shirley Watts ('49), Betty Bell ('51)
Dorothy Stamper ('54), Jeannine Hughes ('54), Max Sutton ('57)
Carol Converse ('64), Deedee Willox ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Peggy Hartnett ('72), Jeanette Haberman ('73), Kim Edgar ('79)
Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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LUNCHES (in order of appearance)
04/12 - Portland/Vancouver
04/13 - Seattle
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
Click the lunch you want to know about.
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>>From: Kay Weir Fishback ('37 Colt)
Re: Teachers
I read with interest all about your favorite
teachers... none of them taught me, but some taught my
sons. So let me tell you about the worst one ever... I
won't tell you her name but she taught fourth grade at
Jason Lee when it was a brand new school. Lily Peterson
(whom I did know) was the principal and her son was in
my class. Also Mr. Carmichael was one of my teachers...
Carmichael Jr. High School is named after him.
Anyway back to Miss "M"... We thought she would be
a very nice teacher but she turned out to be teaching
her first year (in I'd say her forties) and she taught
school in that manner. Every other day a note home
about Alan. ('61) Finally one to say that he hit a girl
and tore her dress and consequently must stay in every
noon and recess. I was properly horrified and was
planning some retribution for Alan... Alan said that it
wasn't him and I asked how come he was staying in if he
wasn't guilty and he said he wasn't and told me who was
so I said "Let's go and you tell her "You sent the note
to the wrong mother'". Alan was reluctant to do this
because he didn't want to say to a teacher "you told a
lie" but I said you can tell her "you made a mistake"
She said "Oh yes. It wasn't you." I said "One more note
and I'M going to Mrs Peterson." We got it straightened
out... he could eat in the cafeteria AND then I had him
come home for lunch and I made sure my son, Roger ('62)
had a different teacher. Two years later Miss M called
me to ask if I'd ever had "Andrea's eyes checked"...
since I had no idea who "Andrea" was, I certainly hadn't.
Fortunately there are few like her and many many
wonderful dedicated teachers out there. One is my
granddaughter teaching first grade in West Richland
and one was my brother [Gordie Weir (47)] who taught
High School in California... but retired early to take
care of his dying wife. Although I loved her dearly I'm
sure she died with a cigarette in her mouth. So if you
SMOKE QUIT. Didn't mean to get so carried away but it
was a terrible year.
-Kay Weir Fishback ('37 Colt)
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>>From: Shirley Watts James ('49)
To: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, & '02) and Ken Ely ('49)
Yes, it was Captain Kleckner. I was also in his
World History class.
-Shirley Watts James ('49)
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
Re: Richland Senior Association (RSA) Fund Raisers
This is a note to all you Richland alumni around
the Tri-Cities. The Richland Senior Association
(hereafter: RSA) is sponsoring a Spring Bazaar on
Saturday, April 12th, from 9:00 - 3:00 in the Richland
Community Center.
Fifty percent of the net proceeds will go to the
Community Center Building Fund.
In March the RSA gave Richland High and Hanford
High $1,000 each toward their much-needed new band
uniforms. On Sunday, March 23rd, the RSA co-sponsored,
with the Richland High Band members and parents, a
pancake breakfast at the Community Center and were able
to donate another $500 to their new uniforms fund.
On Sunday, April 27th from 8:00 - 12:00 RSA will
co-sponsor a second pancake breakfast at the Community
Center with the Hanford Band members and will donate
70% of the net proceeds (hopefully another $500) to the
Hanford High uniforms fund. The other 30% goes into the
City Scholarship fund to help adults and young people
take classes, play sports, etc., but who are unable
to afford it. The cost of the breakfast is $4 for
pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee.
The Hanford band members and booster club are pre-
selling tickets, or they may be purchased at the door.
It would be wonderful if many of you could/would take
in these two fund-raising events.
The RSA has also set aside $2,000 toward the Art
Dawald gym floor if the current bond issue does not
pass. In addition, if you are in a non-profit group
and wish to join with the RSA and the city of Richland
Parks and Recreation Department for a Sunday morning
pancake breakfast as a fund raiser, please contact me
and I will give you the name of the person to contact.
Hope to see you at these two events!!
-Betty Bell Norton ('51) ~ Still in Richland, since 1944!
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>>From: Dorothy Stamper McGhan ('54)
To: Roger L. Meyers ('55)
Re: Teachers
I, too, remember Roland Jantz with fondness. I
loved algebra because of his teaching style. I see him
around town occasionally and he always remembers me --
even my name -- after all these many years. I even ran
into him several years ago at Virginia Mason in Seattle
and he knew me. He was also my daughter's math teacher
and she too, has taught math for many years.
-Dorothy Stamper McGhan ('54)
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>>From: Jeannine Hughes Shaffer ('54)
Re: Favorite teacher
Lenore Bern was a favorite teacher in 8th grade at
John Ball School in North Richland. She was very kind
and may me feel very special.
-Jeannine Hughes Shaffer ('54)
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>>From: Max Sutton ('57)
My wife Gayle Dunn Sutton ('62) and myself wish to
take a minute to announce the birth of our first
grandchild, Gabrielle. She was born on the 8th of April
in Orlando, FL. We haven't seen her as yet but will be
going down next week. I guess I won't have to go far to
take her to Disneyland.
-Max Sutton ('57) ~ beautiful Renton, WA
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
Re: Connie Boehning Nicholson ('64RIP)
I was soooo saddened to read about Connie. She and
I had known each other since we were first in Brownies
together. She and I were also roommates when we went to
Kinman Business College in Spokane. Connie and Max and
my x-husband and I ran around together for years and
years. Her family will be in my prayers.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - where it's
suppose to start raining for another few days.
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: Pictures of Connie circa 1960
rhs1964.tripod.com/RIP/RIP64BoehningConnieNicholson03.htm
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Connie Boehning Nicholson ('64RIP)
I was saddened to read of Connie's passing. We had
great times at Carmichael, especially in Home room
(Mrs. Clair's class). We have lost another good one. :(
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - temps are
climbing... it was almost 90 yesterday!
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>>From: Peggy Hartnett ('72)
To: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Re: Home Depot Wars
Where do we enlist. We were so excited that we were
getting a Home Depot (we call it Despot) down here on
the AZ-Mex border but alas what a nightmare. Before
they opened they lost 2000 job applications, leaving
them to hire from some low level bog. The folks at the
"Special Orders" desk have the sole purpose in life to
see how long it takes to wear you down and drive you
insane. My husband is a guy in the trades and was
nearly in tears, drawing pictures, pleading in his
attempt to describe to the person what he saw in a
Tucson Home Depot but which they insisted was not in
their product catalogue. In the end I was the one who
lost it. It was reminiscent of Shirley McClain in
"Terms of Endearment" I got in the face of the girls
(and I am using this intentionally) at the desk and
demanded that they, "Give him the catalogue!".
Centralization and no local control is not necessarily
a good thing, We had a local hardware and lumber store
for 97 years in Bisbee, yes there were problems, but
they did care. They are now closed.
-Peggy Hartnett ('72)
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>>From: Jeanette Haberman ('73)
To: Gene Hall ('48)
You're looking great there, Gene. Makes me
reminisce about the goofy Alcoa days of the early 80's.
I guess I didn't realize then that you were a Richland
grad. I do miss Wenatchee, although Davenport isn't too
bad.
Take care.
-Jeanette Haberman ('73)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Fund raiser Program
For anyone interested in fund raiser ideas, might be
interested in this program (it's getting pretty popular
among schools)... my son's School is looking into it.
http://www.nationalscripcenter.org/
It's like buying a gift certificate to a store and
using however, 1%-25% reward of the purchase will go to
your school/church/organization.
A friend of mine said, her friend from King's West
School in Silverdale, WA, went on Vacation, she only
used, Hotels, Gas Stations, Restaurants, etc. that
participated in the program. When her Vacation was
done, she had accrued $2000 that went to her school.
You can also use it for everyday stuff as well,
Safeway, Home Depot, KMart, JC Penney are among the
few who use it. It's nationwide, so if the school can
sell scripts for grandparents, and friends as well and
your school will get credit.
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79) ~ Poulsbo WA
PS: If anyone does use this program, it would be
nice if you'd write in and let everyone know how
well it works. :)
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>>From: Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
For those interested in the RHS Alumni Basketball
Tournament, the web site has been updated with more
information.
http://www.rhssf.org/tournament
-Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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8 Bombers 2 funeral notices today:
Millie Finch ('54), Karen Cole ('55)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Cliff Cunningham ('62)
Deedee Willox ('64), John Allen ('66)
Brad Wear ('71), Leah Powers Acton ('88)
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LUNCHES (in order of appearance)
04/12 - Portland/Vancouver
04/13 - Seattle
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
Click the lunch you want to know about.
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Re: Favorite Teachers
Guess I had better add my 2cents here. Yesterday
Dorothy Stamper McGhan ('54) commented about Roland
Jantz, the very best algebra teacher ever. I had been
gone from this area for years, and about 3 years ago I
was attending a funeral, and when it was over, he
and his wife were right behind me. I said "You look
familiar." and he said "You do, too, Millie Finch!" I
was so taken back. He is a very kind man, and yes still
lives here in Richland.
Also my other favorite at Carmichael was Bill
Dunton. What an amazing man to get out of us what he
did in the way of singing at such an early age. We had
great times together.
Then in high school, my favorite was Ms. Reddikopp,
my typing and shorthand teacher. "Red" was a great
teacher and was able to teach so that you got the very
best of your potential out.
Of course for me, since I was so embedded with the
music departments for years, Harley Stell was quite a
music teacher and produced some beautiful music through
choir, special groups, individual lessons. I wish I
could see that happening in the schools today.
I love this daily newspaper and thanks Maren for
your efforts. See ya at Club 40!
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Karen Cole Correll ('55)
Re: Ron Snowden ('55RIP)
I was saddened to read of the passing of Ron. The
class of '55 lost another good one.
-Karen Cole Correll ('55) ~ Nine Mile Falls, WA - sunny and warm
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Canada Medication
Sometime back there was a discussion about getting
prescriptions filled in Canada because they cost less
there. According to a Zellars Pharmacist yesterday
in Abbottsford, BC they are not allowed to fill
prescriptions of US origin. My semi-truck was setting
at the border crossing and was next in line so I didn't
get a chance to ask other places. The meds are standard
Albutarol/asthma inhalers for one of my employees. We
are going back to Canada on business in a couple of
weeks. Any advice? Reply off net if you like.
Re: Fireworks
For those of you who like fireworks: Tacoma
Rainiers baseball opener at Cheney Stadium Friday the
11th... and Emerald Queen Casino Anniversary Saturday
the 12th. Both are full musical productions. The Cheney
display will be after the game and I do have about 15
tickets left for the game. Call me at 253-226-6424
during the day on Friday -- on first call basis. The
display Saturday night at the Queen is set for 10 PM,
but depending on the activity could be a bit later.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ In warm, sunny Olympia, WA
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>>From: Cliff Cunningham ('62)
Re: Home Depot
To: Jim Hamilton ('63)
I'm wit ya.
About a year ago my 10 year old water heater failed
so I went to Home Depot to buy a new one and install
it. Since I don't trust myself with sweating copper
joints I had a plumber do the installation.
At exactly one year from the purchase date the new
heater failed. By the way the heater had a 12 year
warranty.
I returned to Home Depot to get a new water heater
under the warranty. They said I would have to deal with
GE. I contacted GE customer service to attempt to get
a warranty replacement heater, they in turn referred
me back to Home Depot. Well, you know the rest of
the story, a real old fashion run around. I ended up
purchasing a Kenmore heater through OSH hardware,
which is wholly owned by Sears. I know they back
their warranties.
I have vowed never to return to Home Depot and
never to purchase a GE produce again.
The sad thing about Home Depot is they put Home
Base out of business which was a good thing in my mind.
Home Base offered very little or no customer service
and had an attitude. Now Home Depot is acting just like
Home Base.
-Cliff Cunningham ('62)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: Mrs. Brucey
How many of us took piano lessons from Mrs. Brucey?
I remember her well. She was a nice lady. My sis (Judy
Willox Hodge - '61) and I spent the night at her house
once, it was fun.
While going through my picture album from the '60s,
I came across a picture of her taken in our living
room, sitting on our piano bench.
I know I read something from her son, but can't
remember his name or email address. If he would like
to email me, I would be glad to email the pic to him.
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA
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>>From: John Allen ('66)
Re: INCOMPETENCE
I feel it is exceptionally mean-spirited and not
particularly helpful to be referring to some of our
brethren who must work for wages as coming from a "low
level bog." It is easy to be enlightened as long as
one doesn't have to deal with the incompetence that
enlightenment often breeds. The truly enlightened
person is one who will grin and bear the incompetence,
happy in the knowledge that people are nevertheless
earning a good wage and that their children will do
better as a result.................right?
-John Allen ('66)
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>>From: Brad Wear ('71)
To: All Dallas-Ft. Worth area Bombers
The high school team I coach, Plano East, has
qualified for the State Championship rounds to be held
in Euless, TX this weekend. Let me know if you would
like to attend and I'll get you in free. Friday 4:45
first game, we're playing Houston's #1 seed. Sat 3:45
2nd game, SouthLake Carroll, 71 game winning streak on
the line. Should be some great hockey.
-Brad Wear ('71) ~ Sunny, but hail ravaged Richardson, TX
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>>From: Leah Powers Acton ('88)
Re: Teachers
It doesn't seem like we have had many people
respond from the '80s. I wish I had a year book so I
could spell the teachers' names right. But here goes:
Mr. Potter was a great teacher. I had him for
biology my freshman year. My Sophomore year I had a
friend in the Special Ed program who wanted to take
Biology. She wanted to go to cosmetology school after
high school and thought this would help. She was told
no because of her special circumstances it would take
too much of a teacher's time to help her. I went to
Mr. Potter and talked to him about this and he said
it was fine with him if she took his class. He would
give her the extra help she needed and he also stayed
after school several nights to help any students who
needed it. The school still said no which made me mad.
Anyhow, he loved teaching and I loved being there. I
actually liked all the science teachers I had at RHS.
They were all great!!!
-Leah Powers Acton ('88)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Rick Edwards ('62) ~ 59 years - 3/30/03
>>Renee Ann Stacy Martin ('76) ~ 7/16/58/ - 4/6/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/12/03
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Lea Branum ('55), Jerry Martin ('57)
Jim Hoff ('57), Patti Jones ('60)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Deedee Willox ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Fran Teeple ('68)
Sheryl Romsos ('76)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Monita McClellan James ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Aaron Holloway ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sherrie Smithwick Pickard ('68)
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>>From: Lea Branum Clark ('55)
Re: Home Depot
The story sounds all too familiar. Every time I
have given this store my hard earned money, I have not
received any customer respect. I have tried to use the
store in Boise several times vowing to NEVER to return.
Then a new store opened up in Meridian, Id. So thinking
it must be the management in Boise, I will give them
another try. Again was disappointed with customer
service. Never again will I give them my time or money.
Thanks Jim Hamilton ('63) and Cliff Cunningham ('62)
for confirming Home Depot reputation.
Re: Ron Snowden ('55RIP)
My condolences to Ron's family. So sorry to hear
of his passing.
-Lea Branum Clark ('55)
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>>From: Jerry Martin ('57)
To: Pete Overdahl ('60)
Hi Pete,
I was really surprised to see my [7th birthday
picture in the Sandstorm.
Your brother, Jim ('57RIP), and I ran around together
for a long time until we moved to GWWay. He was a great
person and I was also surprised to hear that he had
passed away. The picture brought back a flood of
memories, all good I might add, times were more fun,
peaceful and full of challenges. I would love to know
where everyone in that picture is and what they are
doing. Seems like another life. 24 kids in one house,
I think my mother got her start loving kids at this
party. As you know they (my parents) ran the HI-Spot
Club for many years and they watched a ton of Richland
Bombers grow up, and they were considered part of their
family. They would talk about the floats, the Hi-Spot
Kings and Queens and all the great times they had
working with the kids to build a lasting memory.
Thanks, Pete for the fun surprise, next thing I
will probably see in the Sandstorm, is when I won the
March of Dimes "Ugly Man" Contest ant CBC. One of my
greater achievements.
-Jerry Martin ('57)
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>>From: Jim Hoff ('57)
To: Cliff Cunningham ('62) & Jim Hamilton ('63)
Re: Home Depot
I have had the opposite experience with Home Depot.
I recently did a complete home remodel after gutting a
28 year old house. They did every thing in their power
to satisfy me including a very extensive line of credit
arranged over the phone with the corporate credit
manager who was on an inspection in Edmonton, Alberta.
My advice is to get to know the manager and seek his
help if you have a problem. I also found they really
support their credit card holders and you have another
in to problem solving through that division. Of course
you need to pay it off monthly or there are high
interest charges. Anyway for what it is worth I have
done a lot through the Bellevue store and now the
Redmond store. Jim Hoff in partly sunny Kirkland
where I think we will have full Spring soon.
-Jim Hoff ('57)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Larry Mattingly's ('60) Fireworks
Larry wrote in the Sandstorm today that his company
would be putting on fireworks at Cheney Stadium April
11th. Busy on the computer tonight I had forgotten
about watching them. My computer is placed where I
see Commencement Bay in front of my place. A sharp
beautiful color of red happened to catch me in the
corner of my eye. Immediately there was another
beautiful color. Realizing the fireworks we're going
off I ran outside to stand on the patio to watch the
whole show. Many fireworks we're high up, putting the
beautiful colors spreading across the water toward me.
Wished I had grabbed the radio to listen to the music
that goes with them.
I feel so privileged to live in a place where I can
watch fireworks five or six times a year. A ten minute
drive also takes me to the Emerald Queen to watch
Larry's fireworks. Then to be able to come into my
home and write the Sandstorm with a report made it
even more fun.
If you haven't seen Larry's Companies fireworks
before, it is worth a drive to see them. Larry has a
way of placing the fireworks to go off like I haven't
seen from any other company. Then there is always the
big explosions at the end with numerous fireworks going
off at the same time. I would rather the fireworks
spread out over more time than so many at once, but I
have been told that I am outvoted.
Thanks, Larry! Please tell everyone in your company
thanks also.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - where
spring is finally here. My hands are feeling it
planting over 40 packages of seeds. The miliary
flies over my home all the time. I'm planting lots
of Sunflowers so by about August this place will
glow with Yellow in thanks to our Military. It
will also help if I can keep the Squirrels out of
them. Now getting my green thumb to work so they
will grow will be the next feat. **GRIN**
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Jimbeaux's got no beef with them Worker Bees at
Home Depot.. it's their bosses and those who set policy
that have been giving me heartburn. From the e-mails
I've received I am not alone. I'm assembling a
coalition that is gonna march down aisle 17, turn
right at the paint rollers, in a display of shock and
awe not seen since the Camlin in 1963.
You wanna know what set me off? I'm gonna tell you.
It all started with a two for one coupon to the home
show, which resulted in the Forever Lovely Miss Nancy
mandating a new shower in the basement as an enticement
to get them DeJongs to come back and visit. I ordered
a shower at Home Depot ‘cause it would only take two
weeks, same as Lowe's but Home Depot is much more
convenient. Three weeks into the game, Home Depot says
it will take month. I tell them I could have driven to
Bellevue and back in a lot less than two weeks, so get
me my dang shower. Some Genie at the service desk,
conjures up my shower in two days. I'm happy enough.
When I go to pick it up, the side is all broken
out. The base can be salvaged so the hole in the
concrete floor can be closed, and they'll order me a
new surround. I'm OK with that. So when they dispatch
one of "Evil Orange's" finest to take out the three
bolts holding the top to the base, he's got no tools.
He explains that Home Depot policy does not allow their
employees to have or use tools. In the name of Art and
all other things Bomber, this is a hardware store. He
eventually comes up with some cheesy square nosed side
cut dikes and a rusty pair of 18” Channel Locks. As
the odds of him destroying the base had just increased
exponentially, it was time for Jimbeaux to become pro-
active.
I marched into the tool crib and picked out some
box ends and sockets to do the job. As I walked out,
the guy told me I had to pay. I told him, "I don't want
to buy them, I only want to use them." I unwrapped the
tools gave them to "Dale", who got everything done in
two minutes. We gave Herr Toolcrib back the tools,
cardboard and blister wrap, and all was well.
Now as someone who learned customer service at
Grover's knee, I find it incredulous that Homer Depot
or whoever is the guy who signed the sponsor's check
for Tony Stewart's race car, won't let his charges have
tools. I think this is the same mentality as tire
stores who have signs, "Insurance regulations prohibit
non-employees from entering the garage area at ANY
TIME". That is unless they are waltzing you under a
lift to show you some $300 CV Joint boot that is on
it's last legs.
To Arms, To Arms
Jimbeaux
p.s. I think the reason the highways are occluded with
motor homes the size of ski buses is the same "two for
one coupons" to the RV show at the Tacoma Dome. Osgard
got his the easy way, by winning the lottery, but most
of the rest got flimflammed by some slimey salesman
with a $75 haircut and pants with no pockets. Kenny
Wright could sell RV's, Kenny Wright could sell
anything.
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: Mrs. Brucey picture -- Correction
Mrs. Brucey is sitting on a chair in our dining
room in the picture mentioned yesterday.
I was scanning her along with come pics of Connie
Boehning Nicholson ('64RIP). One of the pics of Connie
is of her sitting on our piano bench with the piano
behind her. Connie was a good friend and a good person
all around. My heart goes out to her family.
[rhs1964.tripod.com/RIP/RIP64BoehningConnieNicholson03.htm]
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Bakersfield Bomber luncheon
WHERE: Coco's on Rosedale Highway
WHEN: Saturday, May 17th
TIME: 1:00 P.M.
DIRECTIONS: 99 to Rosedale Highway; West on Rosedale
Highway; left on Jet Way.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - where the
weatherman's predictions are as unpredictable as
ever!!
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>>From: Fran Teeple Wolf ('68)
Re: Memories
Loved remembering Mrs. Brucey and my piano lessons.
She taught me the basics. I can still picture her
walking up the sidewalk for my lessons. She was
patient, but wonderful for an amateur musician.
Re: Teachers
I haven't thought of Mr. Harbour in years. Your
comments on Mr. Potter reminded me. He was an absolute
a super teacher. I am math-minded, not science minded,
but he would always take the time to explain things
until you got it. Enough to make me brave enough to get
two majors in college - one in Science and one in
Accounting. Even did some research during college with
Herpes 2. He gave me that courage. Golly what a nice
man and great teacher!
Another teacher I treasured - although I don't
think he treasured me! That was Mr. Pierre Labrecque.
He was my French teacher. Although I don't have much
opportunity to use French these days, I am often able
to solve crossword puzzles with French words, and I
certainly have fond memories. As a senior, I asked him
to sign my yearbook. When I looked at it, he had
written "You were different". I don't think it was a
compliment.
Miss Nadine Brown inspired my appreciation of the
classics, a love of reading I have had ever since. She
taught me to not only enjoy the story at face value,
but also to think about what the author might be saying
behind the story.
Bomber Cheers!
-Fran Teeple Wolf ('68)
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>>From: Sheryl Romsos Senyk ('76)
Re: Renee Ann Stacy Martin's ('76RIP)
Very sorry to hear of Renee's passing. She was a
nice person and a lot of fun to be with! My condolences
to her immediate and large extended family.
-Sheryl Romsos Senyk ('76)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Rick Edwards ('62) ~ 59 years - 3/30/03
(It includes a current picture.)
>>Connie Boehning Nicholson ('64) ~ 8/11/46 - 4/7/03
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/13/03
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Doris Palmer ('49), Jim Jensen ('50)
Wanda Wittebort ('53), Barb Isakson ('58)
John Campbell ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
John Zimmer ('66), Marcia Wade ('67)
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LUNCHES (in order of appearance)
TODAY - Seattle
04/18 - Girls of '54
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
Click the lunch you want to know about.
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>>From: Doris Palmer Overla ('49)
Wanted to let you know that Pat Aeschliman Roberts ('57)
is in not such good shape now. I am certain that she
and Lionel ('52) would love to hear from some of their
old classmates and your prayers will be most welcome.
-Doris Palmer Overla ('49)
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>>From: James "Jim" Jensen ('50)
Hail to Bombers - All,
Received my first Sandstorm March 26th and have
devoured every "issue" since. It is deeply gratifying
to discover that so many Bombers have a thoughtful
attachment for their RHS/CHS days...As I've read the
entries thoughts have come pouring back...hope those
who choose to read this won't mind if I pour a little
back in.
In a note to me from Maren she talked about the
Ostermans (Larry and LaVerne - '51 - and Thoris - '49)
living across the street form her. Maren said the
Ostermans used to baby-sit the Smyth kids when they
were little. Following that, I began to notice Osterman
entries in the Sandstorm...clearly recall seeing the
Ostermans in the halls at school...
A few weeks ago I read Ralph Myrick's touching
account of his Mother's passing. Knew Ralph ('51)
though not well. My heart goes out to you Ralph. I had
a similar experience with my Mom as my Dad, brother and
I sat at her bedside in 1987.
Re: Jerry Martin's entry of 4/12
Hi Jerry,
Knew your Mom and Dad well. Knew your brother, Art,
better... first met him in the 7th grade at Sacajawea.
I was later privileged to be his best man when he
married his lovely bride, Arelene. I will always
remember my first visit to the Martin home... a white
"B" house... piano on the right as you enter the door.
Mrs. Martin was playing the piano with gusto...
couldn't recognize the tune. Art later told me that
his Mom "played by ear." Still can't imagine someone
playing with such fortitude sans formal training.
Jerry, the last time I recall seeing you was when I
was home on leave from the Air Force in 1954. I more
vividly remember seeing you years before... at
church... a slender, little red-head... somewhat
reserved... always impeccably attired. Your folks DID
put a lot of themselves into the Hi-Spot... went there
often... never once saw them in a confrontation with
any of the patrons... I'm certain that is was because
they had the respect of the kids. It was good to read
your entry, Jerry.
Re: Kleckner
I've seen lots of commentary on Mr. Kleckner. Good
ol' Thomas Kleckner was once my teacher in World
History. He said that he was a Captain in the Army.
During "the war" (WWI? WWII?) he was stationed, among
other places, in France. His eyes misted over when he
talked about some of his experiences. Mr. Kleckner
called students "Miss" and "Mister"... the only teacher
in my high school experience to do so. He was a
Stanford graduate. I was blessed with an "A" in his
class because I loved history and because (I believe)
that I was the first in our group to use maps in my
weekly presentations. Mr. Kleckner required that each
class member give a brief overview of a segment of the
day's reading assignment. On one occasion I walked by
his desk and began to ask him questions about one of
his most treasured subjects: Stanford. He let me go on
for a moment and then said: "Mister Jensen, you ain't
goin' to Stanford." He obviously regarded me as less
than Stanford intellectual material. He was right...
Re: Teachers
Favorite teachers? Many. Most memorable (at our
high school - not in any particular order):
Mr. Charles Loos. Mr. Loos was the principal of
Hanford Jr. High when my parents and I met him in the
Winter of 1943. Boys' Advisor at Col-Hi. A gentle man.
Cared about education and about students.
Lois Dighton... Study Hall. A truly sweet human
being. Patched up everything... girl-boy crises...
scholastic underachieving... you name it - she fixed it.
Naomi Buescher. Best math teacher (geometry) I ever
had!
Francis Rish. Taught us more than football and
baseball. Tried to help us appreciate responsibility...
tried to help us understand what it meant to become a
man rather than remain a child. He was and is a
sterling example.
Hazel Broderson, journalism teacher and SANDSTORM
advisor. Conveyed the value of a written word. Had a
great sense of humor that she only occasionally showed.
Mathea Hanson, English Teacher. The most profound
educator I ever knew. Scholar, author, philosopher, and
most all - a teacher. The incredible depth of her
knowledge! Of her wisdom! Of her credentials: Harvard
Graduate School, University of London, University of
Perugia (Italy), the Sorbonne, etc. She taught me to
love the classics of literature. She attempted to teach
me to express myself. What a remarkable woman!
Until I was much older, I never understood how much
I cared for these people and what they endeavored to
share.
I've shared enough! I'm glad to be one of you,
Bomber cheers,
-Jim Jensen ('50)
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>>From: Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53)
To: Lea Branum Clark ('55)
Lea,
Did you complain to management? I was surprised
your Home Depots hire unfriendly people. I live in
Woodbridge, VA and have been shopping at Home Depot
since they opened in the Northern VA area. We have many
of them and I have shopped at about all of them. They
have always been courteous and helpful. Our Lowes is
also the same. Please voice your complaints to the
store managers and even go on line to Home Depot. We
certainly don't want to put them out of business. In
our area we only have Lowes and Home Depot to shop for
household needs. Also, Home Depot faithfully supports
our Olympic participants and our military. Lowes does
the same. We need the competition in this type of
business as Lowes and Home Depot has put our local
Hardware/Lumber companies out of business. I'd hate to
see us end up with only one company to serve us.
Sincerely,
-Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53)
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>>From: Barbara Isakson Rau ('58)
Happy Birthday Classmate, Monita Kay McClellan!
I do have a question: Is your address we had from 5
years ago still OK? And we don't have an email. We're
still working on our '58 address/email updates. Could
you please answer thru the Sandstorm.
Remember. we're having our 45 year Reunion with
Club 40 - September 5, 6, & 7, 2003. "Our" '58 Night
is Saturday, the 6th... we are invited to all of the
Club 40 activities but our special room is on the 6th
of September, 2003.
Bomber Cheers
-Barbara Isakson Rau ('58)
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>>From: John Campbell ('63)
Re: Home Depot
I have noticed a general service decline in the
hardware (and other) business up here in Rainy City
(Seattle) over the past 30 years. McLendon's is one of
the last hold-outs to escape the Corporate "bottom
line" mentality. Look at the history - Ernst, Pay N'
Pak, Eagles, Lowe's, Home Base, etc. To a large extent
we, the customers, are getting what we deserve in
return for convenience and lower prices. Look who these
folks hire to answer our questions. Would you go