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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/01/03
ALUMNI SANDSTORM 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY TODAY
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14 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Harris ('49), Karol Brimhall ('56)
Barb Isakson ('58), Ed Borasky ('59)
John Brown, Jr. ('61), Ed Quigley ('62)
Fred Schafer ('63), Marilyn Swan ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Ben Jacobs ('69), Diane Hartley ('72)
Elizabeth Mcallister ('78), Kim Edgar ('79)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dennis Haskins ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: MaryAnn Weiland Turner ('63)
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ALUMNI SANDSTORM 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY TODAY
Gary Started it!!!!!
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DATE SENT: 8/1/98
FROM: Gary Behymer (64)
TO: All Bombers
RE: Houses That Hanford Built
I believe these to be the actual cost to the
government to build each house.
Type # Year Built Cost
A 408 1943-1945 ?
B 520 1943-1945 ?
C 85 1950-1951 ?
D 8 1943-1945 $11,570
E 84 1943-1945 $ 9,535
F 250 1943-1945 $10,562
G 8 1943-1945 $ 9,220
H 250 1943-1945 $ 9,220
K 60 1950-1951 $11,768
L 44 1943-1945 $11,733
M 25 1943-1945 $12,191
Q 143 1948-1949 $12,608
R 146 1948-1949 $13,580
S 19 1948-1949 $16,049
T 5 1948 ?
U 110 1947 $ 7,941
V 340 1947 $ 9,689
Y 950 1948-1949 $ 9,704
Z 50 1948-1949 $10,755
Prefabs
1-BR 150 1944-1946 ?
2-BR 675 1944-1946 ?
3-BR 517 1944-1946 ?
Where did you live?
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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...and the Alumni Sandstorm as been going strong ever
since... 1874 issues (unconfirmed count). Thank you,
Bombers! On with today's issue... -Maren
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>>From: Dick Harris ('49)
To: Loretta Ostboe Fraser ('55)
Nice of you to ask about our trip to Norway. We
didn't go to Stavanger, nor see the undersea tunnels,
you mention. I wish we had time to do so. Perhaps we
can on the next trip!
Since we had only two weeks and my daughter and
son-in-law had never been to London, we took a couple
of days, there to start. We then flew out of Stanstead
Airport on RyanAir to Oslo, which is very reasonable
and offers frequent flights. We booked a fine hotel
near the Railroad Station in Oslo, which proved to be
very convenient to other attractions of the city,
Resistance Museum, Parks, other museums, etc.
We booked the "Norway in a Nutshell" tour, that
takes one from Oslo to Bergen. It started on the train
from Oslo to Myrdahl. We then transferred to another
special train, called Flåmsbana (a train) down
considerable elevation to Flåm, on the fjord. The train
had six braking systems on it! There, we boarded the
ferry that took us on a horseshoe shaped fjord to
Gudvangen, where we boarded a bus. The bus took us back
up a twisting by scenic road to the mainline of the
railway, again, at different town of Voss.
At this point, we boarded the mainline train on
westward to Bergen on the westerly coast. Each leg of
the Norway in a nutshell offered unique and special
scenery. Waterfalls seem to come from a myriad of
sources or out of nowhere. On one occasion on the
downhill train trip, it stopped and everyone got off to
view the waterfall. This one was of tremendous height
and breadth, as it meandered down the mountain to a
point immediately in front of us. Music was playing and
it seemed to orchestrated with the falling water. Then,
suddenly, up many hundreds of feet above, we saw a lady
in silhouette, appear from behind a rock. She did a
dance to the music background and one had to almost
pinch oneself, to realize that this scene was real.
The beauty of Norway is amazing and difficult for
an old stodgy former engineer to describe, but for any
who haven't had the privilege of visiting, we would
recommend it!
We then spent three nights in Bergen sampling many
sights of the area before renting a car to return to
the Oslo vicinity. Actually, we drove over one of
Norway's better highways, through many tunnels
(including supposedly the longest passenger tunnel in
the world). The road narrows in many places and the
speed limit is 80 km/hr. (about 48 mph) most of the
way. Don't expect many freeways in Norway! We had hoped
to go to Stavanger, but to make time, we were warned
that that isn't the way to go; so, we didn't. However,
the way we went was very scenic. We obviously were very
lucky with the weather, encountering no rain the whole
two weeks, except for a short shower in London, and
what would London be without some rain!
We visited the small city of Skien, south and a bit
west of Oslo. Since it was the birthplace of my wife's
grandparents, it meant much to her to visit this area.
We didn't have time to take the 18 lock trip on the
Telemark Canal from Skien, so we opted for a shorter
trip through one lockage and down the river and
eventually into the fjord and return. We found a
delightful new hotel in the Best Western chain, right
on the water that was most convenient. Our dentist's
uncle and aunt greeted us in their jewelry shop and on
my inquiry took me to meet a local Rotarian, their
friend the town photographer. Although very busy, since
his daughter was on holiday and he was holding forth
alone, he shut the place down and insisted on taking me
to see where his Rotary Club meets, the following
evening. He wanted to make sure I knew where it me, as
he would not be attending that evening. So, I attended
the local Rotary club meeting, which turned out to be a
combining of the three local club in the summer, as
many are on holiday.
The twin-spired church (the Lutheran faith, what
else) in Skien is a special attraction and accounted
for many of my photographs.
After three nights in the hotel, we motored
northwest to Oslo, turned-in the car and boarded the
train for Stockholm and Sweden. The trip is beautiful,
but not as spectacular as Norway. The hills are all
green and lush, but you don't see the tremendous
changes in elevation and you see lots and lots of
agriculture!
Stockholm is built on an archipelago of 14 islands,
connected by 54 bridges, as I remember it. There is
lots to see and experience and we experienced much in
the way of museums, parks, water tours, bus tours,
etc., and lots of convenient walking! Gamla Stan, or
Stockholm's "Old Town," is vibrant with hundreds of
shops with typical tourist shopping for crystal, etc.
I noticed the carry-on luggage seemed to increase in
weight about this time. A special Rotarian friend, a
Past District Governor from Uppsala, picked up Bonnie
and me for the day on a Sunday. She drove us to
Uppsala, her city, where we were shown some of the
city's sights. We visited the Lutheran Cathedral, the
State Church of Sweden, which is a magnificent piece of
architecture in the Gothic style. We visited a number
of historical sights, including ancient mounds, some
of which have had archeological diggings, revealing
centuries old relics. We drove through much of
Uppsala's very old University and saw the surgical
teaching laboratory, that is very, very old. They
couldn't use normal cadaver for teaching purposes,
but were allowed to utilize the bodies of deceased
prisoners. Uppsala University Hospital has had great
success in research and treatment of various forms of
dementia and particularly, Alzheimer's Disease, which
is of particular interest to both Bonnie and me,
because of family members lost from this dreaded
disease. So, that was most interesting for us! We had
lunch in a wonderful little restaurant in a city park.
Our friend, Burgitta's, Rotary District includes a
portion of Russia, in addition to her part of Sweden.
I first met her in San Antonio at an International
Convention a couple of years ago, at a meeting on
Rotary in Russia. Her district includes Moscow, in
addition to the smaller city of Troitsk, where
Wenatchee Rotary has an ongoing matched club
relationship. So, I have worked with her and her
Rotarians on several projects.
We had planned to take the train back to Stockholm,
but she insisted on taking us to the smaller city,
south of Stockholm, where we had planned to meet our
family at a hotel, and be ready to board RyanAir for
London the next day! Once again, I recommend that every
family have at least one airline employee in it. The
upgrade to business class both ways across the Atlantic
for the five of us was most welcome!
Again, nice of you to comment on our trip to Norway
and I'm ready to go again!
-Dick Harris ('49)
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>>From: Karol Brimhall Smith ('56)
With this HOT weather and the comments bemoaning
the loss of George Prout Swimming Pool, I wonder if
anyone else remembers the old (really old) pool that
was in Howard Amon Park. When you wanted to cool off,
all you had to do was to go take a dip in that pool.
The water was chlorinated but unheated, and came right
out of the Columbia. And it was cold! I remember being
so pleased when I was about 8 and taught myself how to
do the dead man's float. That was in the real olden
days.
-Karol Brimhall Smith ('56)
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>>From: Barbara Isakson Rau ('58)
Class of '58 Luncheon is this Sunday, August 3rd
at 1:00 at the West Richland Golf Course. Were is the
summer going!
Bring your papers and money and picture for the
Reunion if you would like to get that done then too.
Bomber Cheers
-Barbara Isakson Rau ('58)
P.S. I have to Thank Carol Rose and now Judy
Rollison Anderson for the reminder calls, Not
doing this all by myself, Glen! Thank You for
your Thank You's
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>>From: Ed Borasky ('59)
Re: Krispy Kremes Suck
A Krispy Kremes just opened in Clackamas. Last
night, my boss happened to be over there and went
through the line to get two boxes, which he brought
to work today. Well ... I ate one. They truly suck;
maybe they're better warm, but then, so are other
donuts.
Spudnuts Rule!!
-Ed Borasky ('59)
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: In Pursuit of excellence
To Ray Stein ('64)
Reading (via Jim House's ('63) well-crafted
expository prose) of your latest efforts to stay in
shape (for dancing?.. why not?), I was reminded of my
first impressions of your athletic skills, publicly
exhibited. You were 8, & the youngest player in the
HAMTC franchise. I don't remember if you ever got a
hit, but I do recall our coach Dale Currie, encouraging
you to develop a crouching style while batting; & you
got on base a lot! You were definitely his 'pinch
hitter of choice' whenever we were up against one of
those guys who 'hurled' the ball real fast, without a
great deal of fine control- Danny Klepper & Jim Green
come to mind. (Doyle Ehl, on the other hand, had pretty
good control, even at 11... hey, he was a Pitcher!)
Guess I missed your glory years at Col-Hi, & beyond;
but the glimmer was there, even at age 8. Keep it up,
buddy!
To: Jim House ('63)
It's true- no "Hasty Tasty" midnight greaseball
burgers, no Harry's Meatball Emporium, no Aggie's Hook
& Ladder... sigh. Burgermaster's hangin' in there,
over in U Village, though... & if they ever 'daylight'
Ravenna Creek (which runs under the parking lot) I'd
show up to eat there, every Autumn, when the salmon are
running. (Can you imagine a better shopping draw than
"Come on down & watch the silvers comin' home, while
the wife shops at Anthropologie!.." (or one of those
other places that sells clothes imported from countries
that didn't exist in the days before paved-over salmon
streams). Yeah, I'd go- just to watch... You know, the
view of Home from, say, the North Pole, really alters
one's perspective- everywhere is South (calling to
mind that old spiritual "In Christ there is No East
or West"). Good luck moving the house, Jim! Maybe
some new NASAns will be doing some shopping in your
neighborhood.
(Wow!.. thinking about Hamtec took me back to one
of Mr. Currie's conundrums-- he had 2 candidates for
2nd base- me & Craig Guse ('61RIP)- both lefties, with
birthdays 2 days apart! Talk about Nature imitating
Real Life!) ^..^
-JHBrowne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Ed Quigley ('62)
To Ruth Headrick Keeley ('77)
Ruth,
If you can locate someone who knows either Jimmy
Smith ('59) or Vicki Smith ('63)... there's probably a
picture there, of the station 'from about '62 - '65,
when Jimmy owned that station! Good luck, as I've been
looking for either of them for the last year or two...
-Ed Quigley ('62)
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>>From: Fred Schafer ('63)
Happy 39th Birthday, Ann... hope you have at least
39 more. You are the wind beneath my wings. I am taking
you to dinner tonight at 7pm... not McDonalds this year.
-Fred Schafer ('63)
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>>From: Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
To: Anita Cleaver Heiling ('63)
Re: Assisted Living
Anita,
I know we have mentioned our aging parents in our
personal emails recently. So hope this little bit of
comfort will help you. I know how you are feeling, it
is especially hard for those of us who do not live in
the same area that they do. It is very hard for them at
first, as it would be for any of us to "be put out of
our comfort zones" so to say. My mom has been in
assisted living at Tri-Cities Retirement Inn in Pasco
now for about 9 months. At first she was very unhappy
& found something wrong with everything there, but as
time has progressed she is very content, has made new
friends & really feels at home there. I hope that as
time goes by your dad will decide he likes it there at
Alterra. Most of these assisted living homes offer all
kinds of day trips & activities, it is just finding
some way to stir their interest in them. He may get
acquainted with some new friends or even reacquainted
with of the people that he once worked with. And my
goodness, 90 years old & still in relatively good
health, that's great! Hope that there are others who
can share some of their information with you to help
alleviate some of your anxiety about this. It is hard
and so many of us are having to be almost "parents" to
our parents. So you are not alone by any means!
-Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Any of you 'older' basketball players remember Darrel
Olson? WSU 1963? He played basketball for U of Idaho,
Lewis & Clark State College & WSU (Harshman).
He stopped by the office today.
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ Happy in downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Classes of the '40s, '50s, and '60s
Do you remember the Dick and Jane books that we
learned to read in? I was in Wal*Mart tonight, and
they had the complete series in one big book, was only
$9.95, so had to buy it! Couldn't resist showing
my grand kids how I learned to read!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - we had a
horrible thunder, rain, and lightning storm this
afternoon---along with 99°,,,felt like we were in
a sauna! Parts of town were without power for over
5 hours... mine stayed on, thank goodness, too hot
and muggy to be without air conditioning! They are
predicting another lightning/thunder storm for
tonight! At least we are below triple digits...
had 15 straight days of over 100° weather!!!
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>>From: Ben Jacobs ('69)
Re: Richland National Little League All-Stars
Congratulations to the Richland National League
All-Stars who won the Washington State Championship
(for 12 year olds) last Saturday in Woodinville. They
are the first Richland little league team to ever win
the state championship. They are now known as the
Washington State team and will play in the regionals
at San Bernardino starting Sunday, August 3 at 9:30am
against Alaska. They are in pool play and will be
playing for about 10 days with the winner going to the
world series in Williamsport, PA. In order to get to
state they had to win a 22 team district tournament in
Naches, and then won the 10 team state coming thru the
losers bracket. They are only the fourth Richland
National team to go to state. All of the boys on the
team will be 7th graders at Carmichael and will attend
Richland High.
-Ben Jacobs ('69)
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>>From: Diane Hartley ('72)
To: Vicki Owens ('72)
Hi Vicki,
This is a late note but I did not have any way
of getting a hold of you. I am so sorry about your
mother's death, and just wanted to let you know you
and your family are in my thoughts, Hope all is going
ok for you. I saw the 4-sale sign on the house... I
hope everything works out for the best.
-Diane Hartley ('72)
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>>From: Elizabeth Mcallister Loosmore ('78)
To: Anita Cleaver Heiling ('63)
It is so hard to go though this with your father, I
know and there is no simple answer. My father wanted to
go home until the day he died, he always said that he
wanted to go home to 1108 Elm. When he did pass away
all I could think of was that he was finally home. He
hated where he was. Your father is lucky to be in such
a nice place, nursing homes are a very hard thing for
the children to deal with.
My mother on the other hand is very happy where she
is. I wonder if your father would or does get into the
activities that are offered, there are a lot of things
to do every day... It is so hard to give up all you
worked for all your life... and that is where he is
right now... I guess all you can do is remind him that
the house is just too big for just him and he needs to
be somewhere that he can get help if he needs things.
A lot of the people are just fine at Altera... there is
just one hall that has people that need more help... I
wish I could tell you something that would help. It
WILL more than likely take him quite a while until he
accepts his new home, so all you can do is be patient
and it is so very, very hard. Good luck.
-Elizabeth Mcallister Loosmore ('78)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Medical Information & Insurance Co.
I knew Auto Insurance companies shared information
regarding claims, then about six months ago I found out
that they also share information on claims regarding
homes. You could buy a home and end up paying high
premiums because of prior claims from the previous
homeowner, i.e.; water damage.
Last night I was watching King5 news [Seattle] and
found out that the Insurance Companies also share
medical information. If you'd like to know what's in
your file, you can go to their website: http://www.mib.com/
It was recommended on the news to check it, the report
may have outdated information that can result in denial
of disability or life insurance. If the information is
incorrect, supposedly, your Doctor can write a letter
stating you no longer have a certain condition and are
healed and request it be taken off, i.e.: neck injury.
Why doesn't this surprise me?
Bomber Cheers!
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/02/03
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19 Bombers, 1 Colt, and 1 NAB sent stuff:
Kay Weir ('37 Colt), Dick McCoy ('45)
Bob Harman ('51), Marilyn DeVine ('52)
Millie Finch ('54), Wynell Williams ('55)
Dwain Mefford ('56), Tom Hughes ('56)
Lola Heidlebaugh ('60), Helen Cross ('62)
Anita Cleaver ('63), Leoma Coles (63)
Sharon McDermott ('63), Dennis Hammer ('64)
Ray Stein ('64), Susan Baker ('64)
Patty de la Bretonne ('65), Stu Osborn ('71)
Jo Heidlebaugh ('74), Rachaël Rudd ('77)
Monty Gregg (NAB - Not A Bomber)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dennis Strege ('71)
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>>From: Kay Weir Fishback ('37 Colt)
Re: The house we didn't ever live in
The first house I lived in in Richland was the farm
house my parents bought when they moved to Washington.
It's too long and involved how they decided to do that.
But anyway they bought a fruit farm. When the Hanford
project came along the government bought everybody
out... forced sale. People got less than the value of
one year's crop for the farms. My folks were getting
older and didn't fancy starting over so my dad went to
work at Hanford and they rented their own house back.
My husband, Les ('34), and I had just gotten
married when Pearl Harbor came along and though he
was a farmer he got drafted. He owned a farm and was
building a house {on what is now Saint Street) but we
never got to live in it. When the war was over we
planned to buy another farm but in the meantime land
prices had gone up so much he decided to go to work at
Hanford while we looked for a farm. Land continued to
go up and up and he got several promotions and we ended
up staying right here.
-Kay Weir Fishback ('37 Colt)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
To: Sandstorm ('43. '98)
Happy b'day, First life, 60 years
Second life, 5 yrs.
Maren, you are the greatest.
To: Dick Harris ('49)
When next we meet, we can discuss our Norway trips.
To: Karol Brimhall Smith ('56)
Didn't you have a sis graduated in '45 or '46?
Dorothy? My mind is slipping, needs recapping. I
remember the old pool very well, in fact I intend to
mention it in the DustStorm next spring. Yes, it was
a bit cold, but I don't remember the chlorine.
-Dick McCoy, from the Tin Can Class of '45
Finally, cooler weather in good ol Camano Island, WA
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[Picture of the old, old pool]
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>>From: Bob Harman ('51)
To: Karol Brimhall Smith ('56)
Yes, I remember the small pool at Howard Amon park.
I remember waiting in line to get in and, I think, each
session lasted for only one hour. One thing I recall is
that it was at that pool where I had my swim trunks go
down to my knees when I dived in to the water! How
embarrassing!
Picture of the old, old pool
Another subject, Karol. I am assuming you are the
sister of Pat ('51) and Beverly Brimhall, and I would
love to know what has become of both of them. Pat was a
classmate of mine and Bev worked with my brother-in-law
at AEC. Both were really nice gals.
-Bob Harman ('51)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52)
Re: A "hot weather" story
We were living in a tiny 1 bedroom prefab (we
called it our "doll house") on Swift Blvd. Keri and Ray
were asleep on their bunks in the bedroom, Sandra was
in her crib in the living room. I went outside to
sit on our porch step and enjoy the night sounds...
crickets, bigger kids calling to each other around the
neighborhood, the occasional dog barking... and after
a little while, I began to feel chilly so I went inside
to get a sweater.
It was August, 1960, about 9:20 in the evening.
When I went inside for the sweater, I heard the radio
announcer say, "It's 106 degrees out." Wow! I wondered
how hot it was in the house for me to feel cool in 106
degrees outside! I still wonder! I'm just grateful my
children's brains didn't get cooked!
To: The moaners and groaners
Re: the new pool
I've heard it said (didn't BELIEVE it until I'd
heard it about 7 times) that the reason the new pool
is so small is because the OLDSTERS around here keep
voting down anything that will raise their taxes. Can
this be true? No!! People of Bomberville don't put
themselves before the common good. Or do they? Are they
forgetting it's THEIR children, grandchildren and
great-grands that will be getting the benefit of a
large "oasis" style water facility like the one in
Moses Lake? I am disappointed by the new pool. Maybe
it's not so bad---maybe it isn't as small as it looks
from Swift, just driving by. I don't know: I haven't
taken my grandchildren to it, yet.
-Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52) ~ in hot, hot Richland
and loving it most of the time.
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Re: CONGRATULATIONS!!
TO: Gary and Maren
Thanks so much for the efforts to have this
Sandstorm available each day. I know it must be an
awesome job and I for one really appreciate it. Thanks
again and will see you at Club 40 and catch up on my
dues and to share some #1great-grandson pics! Good job
you two,
To: Karol Brimhall Smith ('56)
You are showing our ages, Karol. I remember the
little wading pool in Howard Amon Park and how much fun
that was. Boy is that a long time ago!!!!
To: Dick Grabner and family
My heart was saddened today at the passing of
another of our classmates, Dick's wife Rosalie Geier
Grabner. Dick I hope you and your family know how much
we loved her and our hearts ache for you. We are here
for you.
Next time:
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Wynell Williams Fishburne ('55)
To: Dick Harris ('49) and Loretta Ostboe Fraser ('55)
I enjoyed reading about your trips to Norway as I
spent 2 weeks in Norway about 10 years ago and went to
most of the places you mentioned and I agree, it is a
beautiful country. We did visit the Stavanger area as I
had friends living in Byrne so it was especially fun
having them take us around. Thanks for the memories!
-Wynell Williams Fishburne ('55)
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>>From: Dwain Mefford ('56)
To: Karol Brimhall Smith ('56)
I remember the old swimming pool very well. What
I remember most is that it was so crowded that they
limited the amount of time you could be in the pool. On
hot days you would wait in line to get in longer than
you were allowed in the pool. But it was worth it.
-Dwain Mefford ('56)
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[Picture of the old, old pool]
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: Pools ~ Picture of the old, old pool
To: Karol Brimhall Smith ('56)
I remember the pool in the park very well. Not only
was it cold but it was so small that the kids had to
use it in shifts. At least when they replaced it they
made it big enough to take care of all of the kids that
wanted to use it. I always had a season pass so any
time there was nothing else to occupy my time I would
throw on the trunks and head for the "Big Pool". After
running through the cold water shower coming out of the
dressing room I would run and leap into the 5'. If they
had just changed the water in the pool the water would
be so cold that I would go lay on the cement at the
deep end to warm up. After I had gone through the cycle
of jumping in to get cooled off and laying in the sun
to warm up several times I would head to the low board
for some dives and then to the high board and then back
to the sun. So many of the friends that I made over the
years were made right there at the deep end of the "Big
Pool". Friends like Doyle Hankins, Dick Oakes ('57),
David Gordon ('55), Vonnie Reed (9'60), Penny Pleiss,
Betty Benoliel, and many, many more. It is sad to see
that gone. I know the kids of Richland miss it and all
it had to offer.
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60) and Jo Heidlebaugh ('74)
Re: Portland/Vancouver Bomber 2003 PICNIC
All Bombers & Spouses are welcome!
DATE: Sunday, August 3, 2003
VISIT TIME: 10:00 a.m.
COOKING AT: 12:00 Noon
WHERE: Battle Ground Lake State Park
NOTE: $5 parking fee per car
DIRECTIONS: http://maps.msn.com
FOOD: Please bring a side dish - hamburgers, hot dogs,
beverages & paper goods will be provided.
Bring your annuals and your memories.
-Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60) and Jo Heidlebaugh ('74)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Greetings from Grand Mesa Methodist Youth Camp in
western Colorado!!
Well, I'm almost there, soaring Blood Pressure has
forced me to come down out of the l0,000' elevation
to consult my dOCTOR via telephone, but armed with more
BP medicine, I'm ready to go back up. The camp is in a
lovely alpine area with lots of pine trees, a small
lovely lake and complete with wild fires. Our first
week at camp has been quite an experience. We don't get
to interact with the kids much being cooks, just food,
and each other, and the directors.
But I think we've finally found a supplier who
might help, as I'm tired of ordering things, and being
told when they get there, oh, we couldn't get this...
We will develop a manual for them and leave it for
them, as this is ridiculous, no menus, no nothing. Now
I'll know how to cook for 65-125!!
To: Jake Tate ('66WB)
Tell Terry ('62) hello from me. He and I were in a
junior high group of a foursome that used to go on our
first dates together!!
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Anita Cleaver Heiling ('63)
Re: My Dad
I want to thank everyone that responded to my email
re: my dad. I was overwhelmed with the responses and it
was good to know that I'm not alone. I received a lot a
of words of encouragement and I sure appreciated it. I
spoke to a couple of people that have lived there for
over two years and they said it takes awhile to get
used to Alterra and then it's really quite nice. That
seems to be what I heard most from everyone via
Sandstorm, too. Thanks people!
-Anita Cleaver Heiling ('63)
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>>From: Leoma Coles ('63)
Happy Birthday Ann Engel Schafer ('63)... it was so
fun seeing you at the class reunion this year... take
care til we meet again!
-Leoma Coles ('63)
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>>From: Sharon McDermott Bruce ('63)
Re: Krispie Kremes
Since the subject of Krispie Kremes is up again, I
want to say the only ones I like are the Devils food
glazed. I do like those but they can keep the others..
-Sharon McDermott Bruce ('63) ~ In hot and sunny
San Antonio, TX
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
To: Anita Cleaver Heiling ('63)
Re: Assisted Living
I wish that there was something I could say that
would help. I wish someone could help me. Moved my
mother into assisted living about a year and a half
after father died. They had retired to Walla Walla.
Just a small house and so almost all of her furniture
was able to fit in the new place. At first the place
was OK, but she didn't like the food. She is a health
food nut, I mean a health food NUT, I mean a HEALTH
FOOD NUT. Then after two or three months she got
better, and we thought we had moved her too early. Then
they reduced the charges because she needed less care.
To do that, paperwork had to be filled out showing her
medications etc. She thought they were snooping.
As time went on she became convinced that they had
her room bugged, was drugging and/or poisoning her
food. She lost her social security card and was
convinced they were going to try to steal her money. I
could go on. When they shut down the cafeteria to put
in a "juice bar" she wanted to move because they were
going to serve liquor. No matter what I would say or do
there was/is no way to convince her these things are
not true. After the bar thing I moved her to a motel
for a week until could get her an apartment. She is
doing reasonably well for the last four years but still
calls the place she lived "that hell-hole." She is 89.
What really worries me is that if she ever again
needs assisted living or a nursing home; I know that it
will be the same thing all over again. If I have to go
through that again for very long, especially the last
couple of months, I will need assisted living in a
place with rubber walls.
Re: Traffic Circles
For some reason they seem to have a thing for
traffic circles lately. They are talking about building
several of them in the Tri-City area. I hope they get
it out of their system soon, then maybe we can spend
even more money to remove that abomination at the end
of Lee street. I guess it was something that looks good
in the architect's drawing.
To: Maren
Re: Picture of the old, old pool
I have been saving this picture from the May 12,
2002 Tri-City Herald for when someone mentioned this
pool. Karol Brimhall Smith ('56) finally brought it up,
so I will send it to you. I will leave it to you figure
out how to present it.
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
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>>From: Ray Stein ('64)
Re: 5th Anniversary for Alumni Sandstorm!
Has it been that long! We sure have run the gamut
of topics and made connections with Bombers everywhere.
My mornings on-line with the always on-time Sandstorm
couldn't be better. Or said in another way:
"Maren, if on, sit I, et. al., never ever even late - i) T'is no finer A.M."
When my teenage adversary for computer time asks
why I read that 'thing' every day, I say:
"No Sandstorm rots DNA, son"
LOL
Y'ar lap-top spot pal, Ray
P.S. My check and I will see you before August fades.
-Ray Stein ('64)
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>>From: Susan Baker Hoover ('64)
This is just a piece of info for all of you who
like to travel. Dick Harris ('49) mentioned that they
had flown out of Stanstead Airport on Ryanair. My
daughter lives just a few miles from that airport. It
is located just South of Cambridge and very accessible
from London by train. Ryanair is very reasonable. We
flew from Lutton on Ryanair to Amsterdam for about $25
round trip. It is a no-frills flight which means you
are charged for snacks and drinks, but for a one or two
hour flight, who cares.
Dick, thank you for telling us about your trip.
Such reporting gives the rest of us encouragement and
ideas to get out there and explore. One question: Did
you or a travel agent book your Ryanair flight ahead of
time or did you have to book it once you got to London?
-Susan Baker Hoover ('64)
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>>From: Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Which letter of the alphabet is a pre-cut? Every
few years somebody tells me but I can't seem to hold it
in my mind. We moved from a pre-fab down the street on
McPherson to a new pre-cut in 1948 when I was 1.
-Patty de la Bretonne '65 in Seattle
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[Pre-cuts are "U" (2 bedroom) and "V" (3 bedroom).
See a sketch of all the houses at:
Hanford.Houses.tripod.com/ -Maren]
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>>From: Stu Osborn ('71)
Re: Larry Chafin ('71) ~ 4/27/52 - 7/5/03
Below is my Guest book entry left on the Einan's
Funeral Home web site for the Chafin family as they
continue to morn the loss of their "Big Dog" Chafin,
one of the funniest and most respected classmates
anyone could hope to have. [I hadn't talked to Larry
for some 32 years since graduation but when I learned
of his passing on this forum from Vic Marshall ('71),
it left me feeling very, very empty... Many prayers go
out for his widow, children and family in their time
of loss.]
"Larry was a respected classmate of mine. He was
bigger and stronger than most of us and he
demonstrated that physical superiority against
his Football and Baseball opponents as a Richland
Bomber, class of 1971. Not only did I respect him
for his athletic prowess while we attended Columbia
High School together but I was flattered when he
actually noticed my developing off-road motorcycle
riding skills asking me at school about how my
races went. (He was never too much of a big shot
to talk to us "little people".) I'll always
remember him as a good guy that we were all glad
who was for us and not against us. We'll miss you
Larry. May God bless you and keep you. Your friend,
Stu Osborn."
Larry's funeral notice is incorrect when it lists the
URL of Einan's web site with a hyphen (-). Here's the
corrected one: http://www.einansfuneralhome.com
-Stu Osborn ('71)
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>>From: Rachaël Rudd ('77)
Re: Searching for Tara
Does anyone know what has become of Tara O'Bryan
class of '76?????? She was a small & smart and very
trendy! She and I were very close in high school and
would love to catch up...
-Rachaël Rudd ('77)
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>>From: Monty Gregg (spouse)
Re: Insurance
One of your classmates was talking about insurance
and seem to be a little upset so since I'm only a
spouse of one of your alumni I thought I could say a
couple of things and not be on trouble. I'm the better
half *GRIN* of Millie Finch Gregg ('54) and we have
had Pemco since '77 and I might add we have all our
insurance with them, home owners and auto(3) and are
very pleased. In fact we had a letter inserted in one
of their mailings explaining that Pemco does not use
one's credit report to evaluate their acceptance for
a policy. We have had several claims from them,
including water damage, with no hassle and prompt
payment. Check them out.
-Monty Gregg (SHS '49) That's a school in Texas *GRIN*
Stanton, TX, home of 3000 friendly people and
(a few old sore heads), That really is on a sign
coming in to town.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/03/03
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8 Bombers, 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Jim Jensen ('50), Tom Hughes ('56)
Mary Ray ('61), John Adkins ('62)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Karma King ('64)
Betti Avant ('69), Dennis Strege ('71)
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TODAY: Portland/Vancouver Picnic
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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BOMBERS' ANNIVERSARY TODAY:
George Horne, aka George Zielinski ('65)
& Debra Anne Crane Horne ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY TODAY: 08/03 Larry Noble ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: 08/02 Dick Staley ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: 08/02 Earl Hall ('70)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Fifth Anniversary!!!!! Congratulations Maren and
Gary. You fill an enormous void in the lives of the
Bombers who yearn for what were indeed kinder and
gentler days. I'm amazed at the information resources
you have amassed and share with those of us having a
memory itch to scratch. Great work! Thank you...
Re: Pools
Seeing the pictures of the "old pool" was great.
The people I ran around with called it "the park pool."
The "new pool" was the one just down the hill from the
high school. Is that still there?
[You call it the "new pool"... others call it
the "Big Pool"... the new pool/big pool has
been REPLACED with a much smaller pool. -Maren]
Re: Lewis and Clark
I first saw the dugout (boat? canoe?) just a short
distance from the parking lot entrance at Lewis & Clark
Grade School in 1945. Someone, I believe it may have
been Don Fisher ('50) or his brother Jack (who attended
the school), told me the dugout had actually belonged
to the Lewis and Clark expedition. It was mounted on
top of some cross members (wood? concrete?). It was
badly weathered, but still offered a clear picture of
its original shape, length, etc. Does anyone recall
seeing it or has my memory failed me?
Re: The 8/2 entry by Marilyn DeVine Dow ('52)
For the life of me, Marilyn, I can't picture you
in a one-bedroom prefab. Didn't your family live in a
ranch house back around '49-'50? You, Sharleen ('50RIP),
Marilyn MacLeod ('50), the Coles, Art Martin ('50),
a few others (and I) got together several Sunday
afternoons and danced on the neat tile floors in the
living room of one such ranch house. Did that one
belong to your family? It's great that you folks are
still living in Richland. Wish my family was.
-Jim Jensen ('50)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: The Big Pool
I was talking about the Big Pool with my Mom.
She commented that "Yeh, you were a real stud" and
proceeded to pull out this picture of me ready to head
for the pool. Kind of brought me back to reality.
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Mary Ray Henslee ('61)
Re: Houses That Hanford Built
I am not as surprised by how little the government
spent on our houses as I am by how little space they
gauged we needed to live comfortably. I was shocked
when I learned the size of our "R" house. Only 1300 sq.
ft. How ever did we survive? It never seemed that small
to me at the time, but then again I didn't spend very
much time in the house growing up. I was always out
running those safe streets. I also didn't have a truck
load of toys to clutter my room. Jacks, jump ropes,
comic books, marbles, and a doll or two don't take up
that much space.
Times and people have certainly changed, including
us. My first home was 1500 sq. ft. and it seemed
unbearably small after the birth of my second child.
Progressed to 2600 sq. ft. and managed through the
years to fill all closets. I have garage sales from
time to time to get rid of stuff, but then I take the
money and go buy more stuff. Forced into a smaller
place, I now pay for storage because I am not willing
to give up any of my stuff. It must have been simpler
parents, simpler times, and not knowing the difference
that made us happy and content with what little we had.
Wish we could still be that way.
-Mary Ray Henslee ('61)
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NOTE about John Adkins' entry:
This arrived with a BUNCH of weird characters...
I *think* I've got them all converted to the character
that John INTENDED, but if not, IT AIN'T MY FAULT. -Maren]
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
Re: The new George Prout Pool
I suppose it was inevitable that the blame for the
new little pool would fall to Richland voters. If you
consider that, for a moment, you will recognize it is
something of a fallacy, though it is true the Richland
voters turned down what we considered an outrageously
hi bond issue.
The City then replaced the old George Prout pool
with a mini pool, for what was referred to as funding
purposes.
Of course they were not "funding challenged" when
they put in that "beautiful? traffic circle on Lee
Blvd, and closed that access to Howard Amon Park, or
built that "lovely new swimming ramp? (oh sorry boat
dock) near the "Hanford house?.
-John Adkins "62 ~ It's finally cooling off in Richland
and Aug 3rd is "baby daughter Lori's Wedding Day.
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
A lot of us thought we knew Jim House ('63), the
conscience of all Bombers near and far. At our last
reunion, many of the Gold Medal Class of '63, were
shocked, SHOCKED, when Jim came out of the closet as a
"Hooposexual". It seems that Jim only played basketball
as a way to meet Chicks, when we all thought he was
shooting baby hooks at 10:00pm so he could avoid them.
Few people know of Jim's work with Big Brothers,
and his mentoring of young men. I am attaching a
picture of Jim and his current charge,
a young man of 12 or 13 by appearance. I'm certain that
under Jim's tutelage, shooting an occasional basket and
sharing his yarns about the Corps, Alaska, Houston and
things Weihermiller, the boy will turn out pretty alright.
He just makes us all so dang proud. Of course he
doesn't call when he's in town, but we can deal with
it and not get petty or small.
jimbeaux
p.s. In Kirkland, where last week I was about ready
to book myself a trip back to Camp Eagle to cool off.
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Karma King Yourdan ('64)
Re: Gary Behymer's ('64) house list
Hi Gary:
I noticed that you didn't have the price of a "B"
house on the list. I know that when they sold the
houses, my folks paid $10,000.00 for ours. It was a
little more expensive, because this part of Thayer
was considered a prime location. I have the original
receipt.
Also, I want to wish the Alumni Sandstorm and you
a very happy birthday! Great job you and Maren are
doing. It is really appreciated.
-Karma King Yourdan ('64)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: happy anniversary
Congratulations to the Alumni Sandstorm on your 5th
anniversary. May there many, many more in the years to
come. Once I found the sight I have been "hooked" ever
since. Keep up the good work to all involved with it.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS - where it is
supposed to "cool off" today (the 90's if we are lucky)
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>>From: Dennis Strege ('71)
Happy Birthday (August 2) to Earl Hall ('70) and
Dick Staley ('69).
-Dennis Strege ('71)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Arlene Davis Steinauer (62) ~ 5/19/44 - 7/30/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/04/03
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Harris ('49), Don Fisher ('50)
Karol Brimhall ('56), Gus Keeney ('57)
Paul Ratsch ('58), Norm Bell ('61)
Pam Swain ('61), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Marcia Wade ('67)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Tami Schuchart ('68)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roger Fishback ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Heildebaugh ('65)
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>>From: Dick Harris ('49)
To: Susan Baker Hoover ('64)
Re: Flying Out of London
Susan:
Thanks for your note. We booked our flights on
RyanAir out of Stansted Airport to Oslo, after we had
arrived in London. We did this because we were flying
standby to London and didn't know when we would arrive,
necessarily. In addition, we wanted to spend some time
in London, since our daughter and her husband had never
been there before. So, we paid more than otherwise for
not having booked earlier, but it was very reasonable
for five of us. One can buy their tickets on the train
to Stansted at any rail station and there are several
at Tube Stations (London Subway) around the city. We
grabbed the train from the Rail Station, adjacent to
Liverpool Station (on the Tube) out to Stansted
Airport. The webpage for RyanAir is: www.ryanair.com/
Our tickets from Stockholm to London on returning
were cheaper, even if it involved longer flights. That
is because we knew ahead of time when we would be
returning and purchased the flights online in Norway
several days, ahead. They had flights to Oslo from
London, for only $40, if one had booked them early
enough.
Last year, we flew from London to Spain on EasyJet.
They fly out of Luton Airport, just north of London and
that is accessed by rail out of Kings Cross Station on
the Tube. The railway station is about a block from the
Tube Station. We booked ahead of time and booked from
the States online at: www.easyjet.com/
For others traveling out of London, these no frill
airlines generally fly out of and land at smaller
airports and avoid high landing fees, charged by the
larger airport. This, not serving regular airline meals
(you purchase what you want to eat and drink),
generally flying only one type of aircraft, and other
efficiencies, allow them to offer very attractive fares
at convenient times and frequent flight schedules. So,
adventure out there and enjoy! We found it very easy to
communicate and travel in Norway and Sweden, by air,
auto, bus, and train!
Regards,
-Dick Harris ('49)
PS. Dick McCoy: You'll have my ear at Club 40 in Sept.
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>>From: Don Fisher ('50)
Re: Canoe at Lewis and Clark School
To: Jim Jensen ('50)
Yes, I do remember that big wooden canoe at the old
Lewis and Clark Grade School. It was quite the relic. I
think the government gave it to the Indians because it
was one of their historical pieces and they claimed it
as theirs. Since my memory is as bad as yours, I am
still trying to remember if the boat (canoe) was put
into the Columbia River and the Indians went down
stream with it.
To: Karma King Yourdan ('64)
When I bought my "B" house in 1958, I paid $7,400.
This was after they government had deducted the price
of "improvements" from the original asking price.
"Improvements" could be lawn, trees, clothes lines,
anything the government had not furnished. Ours is no
longer a duplex as we converted it into a one family
home which is a bit big for our needs now. But for what
they are selling for now, I know I'm staying in it.
-Don Fisher ('50)
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>>From: Karol Brimhall Smith ('56)
Thanks so much for the picture of the Old Pool, map
of the park, etc. It was great to be able to share the
memories from readers who responded, such as classmates
Tom Hughes ('56) and Dwain Mefford ('56). I think I
have Lewis & Clark photos of us in 2nd grade, Dwain. I
talked to your brother Jim ('54) at last year's Club 40
Reunion.
To: Dick McCoy ('45) and Bob Harman ('51) who inquired
about whether I had an older sister, or sisters
I have to say sorry. Pat and Beverly Brimhall are
second cousins once removed (I think...I never could
get all that relative hierarchy straight) We lost touch
and I have no idea where they are. I do have 3 younger
sisters, who continue to live in the Tri-Cities. We all
know a good thing when we see it!
To: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
A big Hello. We only lived a block away from each
other, and Millie accompanied many of my singing
attempts. Many thanks, Millie.
-Karol Brimhall Smith ('56)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Pool Pictures
To: Tom Hughes ('56)
I am sure we all have photos that show us all "in
our formative years" like yours. If Missy ('59) or
Patricia ('63) put out some of ours from the Keeney
archives, I would be tempted to "Throttle" them!!!!!
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Paul Ratsch ('58)
Fw: You know you're in the Tri-cities when..
~ The birds have to use potholders to pull worms out
of the ground.
~ The trees are whistling for the dogs.
~ The best parking place is determined by shade instead
of distance.
~ Hot water now comes out of both taps.
~ You can make sun tea instantly.
~ You learn that a seat belt buckle makes a pretty good
branding iron.
~ The temperature drops below 95 and you feel a little chilly.
~ You discover that in July it only takes 2 fingers
to steer your car.
~ You discover that you can get sunburned through your
car window.
~ You actually burn your hand opening the car door.
~ You break into a sweat the instant you step outside
at 7:30 a.m.
~ Your biggest bicycle wreck fear is, "What if I get
knocked out and end up lying on the pavement and
cook to death?"
~ You realize that asphalt has a liquid state.
~ The potatoes cook underground, so all you have to do
is pull one out and add butter, salt, and pepper.
~ Farmers are feeding their chickens crushed ice to
keep them from laying boiled eggs.
~ The cows are giving evaporated milk.
-Paul Ratsch ('58)
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>>From: Norm Bell ('61)
Re: Jim Jenson's ('50) query about the Indian dugout
I lived for a time on Downing, which borders the
Lewis and Clark school grounds on the South. The school
grounds were my extended front yard playground and I
recall on several occasions climbing in and playing
around the "Indian dugout." I too had heard the story
that it was used by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It
was located on the West side and back yard of an old
abandoned church with a rectangular steeple tower.
AllGallery.tripod.com/0000s/Church.html
This put it just at the East boundary of the gravel
parking lot that was used by both the church and the
school. Southside United Protestant church was also
located adjacent to, and to the north of this old
church and separated from the school property by the
parking lot. The church housed pigeons and was a great
place to explore and climb around in, especially the
tower, which if my recollections are correct, had
arched openings on all four sides that afforded an
excellent "lookout" in our make believe fort. The
dugout, about 20 feet long and three feet wide, was
mounted on concrete supports; on more than one occasion
my playmates would climb in and pretend to be paddling
into some imaginary battle with bows and arrows
flailing away. During the years I attended Lewis and
Clark Elementary, the dugout suffered some expected
deterioration (the bottom rotting out in places) but
was in fairly good shape otherwise.
-Norm Bell ('61)
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>>From: Pam Swain Johnson ('61)
Two thoughts on Richland's government houses from
"A" to "Z".
1. On a recent trip to Richland after an absence of
40 years, I noticed that all the houses still look
decent and well kept. Somewhat of a surprise considering
the haste in which they were built.
2. I took a picture of our old house on Birch and it
didn't look much different from the last time I saw it.
E-mailed it to my dad and he said it was the only piece
of real estate he ever made any money on and perhaps he
had sold too soon.
-Pam Swain Johnson ('61)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Jim Hamilton's ('63) entry from 8/03
Me thinks the 'current charge' is a superimposed
photograph, from 1964 Richland, of nonE other than
Raymond Curtis Stein. This could be confirmed by seeing
if he has white crew socks on...
Re: Happy anniversary, Janis Cook Behymer ('65 Lion).
These past 35 years have been the best 8 of my life!
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ now living in downtown Coflax, WA
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Birthdays birthdays
It takes too much energy to do the dun dun dun dun
dun dun da dun... stuff for the song... so I'll just
say that this boy grew up the son of a mailman...
living in a little one room prefab over on the corner
across the street from Jason Lee. He was a good boy for
the most part... didn't get into too much trouble...
course there was that time that he thought he could use
the empty house next door to paint his bicycle frame
bright yellow... that didn't turn out too well... then
there was the time he saw Norm Growbowski's T-bucket in
the Life magazine and he tore it out and clued it to
his bedroom wall... but for the most part, Davis ('65)
and I would wander over to his house and ask... "can
you come out?" We were always greeted with that same
smiling answer... "No.. Gotta babysit Jo!" Now Jo ('74)
was this little girl who would be looking out between
his knees with a look of satisfaction on her face...
knowing that Big brother was sooo fond of her he would
rather stay with her than run with the boys... He
still shows that kinda dedication today... when we call
to go to a car show or something or wanna do something
after the Donut Delinquents... we get the same answer...
"No... gotta go shop for end tables and they only sell
them on the weekend..." But the boy is still the coolest
after all these years and he's my bud and I love him
very much!
So happy birthday to Jim (Beta Male) Heidlebaugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S .I mistakenly wrote Ann Engel Schafer's ('63)
Birthday down as the 8th instead of the 1st. But
Freddie ('63) made up for her by taking her out for a
very romantic and sexy dinner... I wrote her directly
to wish her Happy Birthday but wanna do it publicly
too... so Ann Happy Birthday to you and Freddie, thanks
for saving my skin one more time!
P.P.S. Jimbeaux ('63), Can we all get one of those
pink shirts Number 32 ('63) was wearing in that picture
for the next reunion??? Great to see Number 32 and
number 10 ('64) together again!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67)
To: Tom 'Studly' Hughes ('56)
Boy oh Howdy, Studly old fellow, that snap shot
made my heart beat faster! I think it was the nose
plugs that did it! Your wife's going to have to post a
guard around you at the next Bomber luncheon!
-Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67) ~ From good old Bomberville,
where I think we may have had some rain last nite
around 0300, and it never even got up to 90° yesterday!
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
To: Tom Hughes ('56)
I got a kick out of the nose plugs around your
neck! I think we all had a pair or two of them, I know
I did! I still have to plug my nose when I put my head
under water! Also love the knees! I think every kid was
knock kneed then! LOL! Great Pic. Now all it needs a is
an after picture of ya! You did look very studly in
that picture! Hope you are having a Great Bomber Summer!
Re: Just a bit of info
While talking to my dad about the older people
in Richland he laughed at me. He said "Old People in
Richland? When we moved there in about '52 or '53 the
average age of adults was 25 and the they usually had
3 kids."
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Hey it's in the high 70s and I've turned the AC
off for the first time in a Month! Yahooooooo!!
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>>From: Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
To: Anita Cleaver Heiling ('63)
Sorry Anita... I didn't get to finish my long note
to you - I was proofing it and somehow it got sent but
I think I got all my points across and I hope something
in it might benefit you in some way. If this message
shows up and my first one doesn't some through I will
retype it and send it to you.
-Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
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13 Bombers, 2 funeral notes today:
Dave Brusie ('51), Ralph Myrick ('51)
Sandra Atwater ('51), Jean Hughes ('54)
Millie Finch ('54), J.D. Boyd ('55)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Linda Reining ('64)
Ray Stein ('64), Patti McLaughlin ('65)
Marcia Wade ('67), Mike Davis ('74)
Treg Owings ('76)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan Erickson Kuntz ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sue Nussbaum Reeb ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary McCue Hansen ('67)
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
"C" House and "R" House ornaments are JUST IN...
and they're adorable. Purchase them at the Richland
Community Center Gift Shop ($5) or
by mail ($6 - order form at: rsa99352.tripod.com
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>>From: Dave Brusie ('51)
To: Dickie Boy Harris ('49)
Ya shor ya betcha!! You should have gone to
Flekkefjord in good old Norway... my family home
on my Mother's side. We are famous darr.
-Dave Brusie ('51)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Re: Old, Old pool (in Amon Park, aka Riverside Park)
AllGallery.tripod.com/0000s/BigPool.html
Bringing up the memory of the old swimming pool
brought back some memories. Being from Gamerco, NM and
not having enough water, there were no swimming pools
for us to learn how to swim. However, I did love the
water. We never had much rain but when it did rain, it
poured. Low areas would fill up and that is where we
headed. With our swimming suits on, we would jump in
and play like we were swimming. The water was so muddy
it is a wonder we didn't get stuck. When we moved to
Outlook, WA, in 1944, we would have picnics in the park
in Grandview. And there was a big irrigation ditch with
fast moving water. My dad had to watch me like a hawk
because I wanted to jump in and swim like a fish. I
actually thought I could. Moving to Richland brought
new chances to learn to swim. The Yakima River and
George Prout Pool. The Yakima wasn't that deep so
swimming was limited. Since there was a life guard at
the pool, Mom used to take my sister and I almost every
day. The shallow end was for sissies, so I would jump
off the side in the deep end close enough to the edge
to pull myself out. One time I went too far and it was
sink or swim. That began my swimming career.
I wonder if you remember that we all waited a
couple days after they changed the water in the pool
because it was so cold. The water was right out of the
Columbia. And, after two days it was still cold.
I also remember the holes that were made in the
wall between the girls and boys dressing rooms. I think
these holes were used to see what could be seen by both
boys and girls. I can't remember who I was with, maybe
one of you guys, but when this person tried to peek,
got a finger right in the eye. Oh, the good old days.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: J.D. Boyd ('55) and Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51)
Re: Five year anniversary - Sandstorm
Seems like we've been reading about this for longer
than 5 years. Can't tell you enough how much we enjoy
reading it, and writing in from time to time.
On the first issue that listed the prices of
Richland houses brings back memories when the Boyd
family moved from Richland into one of the new ranch
houses on Chestnut. (I think it was Chestnut!) Right
next door were the Jacksons, Billy '54, and Wayne '56.
Needless to say, we had a lot of fun in those early
years; football, basketball, baseball, etc.
That was the first new house our family ever had;
3 bedrooms, slab floor, and big yard. Now we're going
back to that same 3 bedroom and slab floor design which
we hope to move into next year. (Some things never
change!)
This is Sandra talking now! .... We came out west
and moved to Richland in 1943 and we lived in a "B"
house close to the river. It was completely furnished
when we arrived. We had many luxuries compared to what
we had before. And I imagine that a lot of people who
moved to Richland felt the same way.
We had free transportation on the government buses
to go around town. The buses would pick up the men that
were going to work and take them to North Richland
where they would get on different buses that would take
them out to the areas.
There were all kinds of stories going around as to
what they were making out there. It was all a big
secret but many "ideas" were spread around saying it
was this or that. I remember one idea was that they
were making nylon stockings!
This is now J.D. talking once again!..... Some of
our Bombers have complained about the hot temperatures
as of late. Don't let the temperature spoil your
summer. Look on the positive side of things... some of
which are:
1. You don't have to heat the house.
2. If you go outside without any clothes on, you won't
get a chill.
3. You don't have to have your lights on as long each day.
4. What follows hot temperatures is a cool fall and
cold winter. So if you're unhappy with the hot
temps, just wait awhile!
5. If this doesn't help you out, don't worry, there
won't be any money left at the end of the year anyway.
-J.D. Boyd ('55) and Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51)
Palm Desert, CA - where everything's fine!
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>>From: Jean Hughes Shaffer ('54)
Re: How's Charlie Bigelow ('54) doing?
Can someone please give us a report on how Charlie
is doing now? We hope he's doing great. Thanks.
-Jean Hughes Shaffer ('54)
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Re: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) Request For Prayers
To: All Bombers, especially the Class of 1954
I had a call from Marguerite this evening and she
asked that I put a message in the Sandstorm for all or
any who would be willing to pray on her behalf.
She fell the 1st part of July, which has resulted
in a spinal cord compression to the neck. This flared
up about 2-3 weeks ago, and the next thing she knew
she wasn't able to use her arms or hands. She was
hospitalized and then sent home.
She returned to the Doctor today [8/4], and is now
scheduled for surgery this Thursday, August 6th. The
surgery being in the neck area, will result in her need
to wear a neck collar for approximately 6 weeks
afterward.
However, she has a positive attitude, and prays the
results will then give her a return of the full use of
her arms and hands.
All prayers on her behalf will be greatly appreciated.
She also has an additional problem that she must
address after this surgery, and that is with her knee
on one leg, that currently has her in a wheelchair.
She has wonderful children who are nearby to help
her as well as her "church-family".
However, she is a BOMBER all the way, and said
"Millie, we will go to Club 40, and sit side by side
in our wheelchairs". I said "You got a deal!!"
She told me to tell all of you that she can read
email, but cannot reply at this time.
Thanks to all of you.
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Canoe
I too remember playing Indians in the canoe in
around 1948 - '50. I don't remember who, but one of the
"Indians" stuck his foot through the rotted hole in the
bottom and twisted his ankle and his parents had to
take him home in the car. There were countless kids
playing in that old boat mostly without a thought to
it's possible history. That it may have been a real
Lewis and Clark canoe is a great thought but there were
probably 100s of them on the NW river systems. It would
be fun to spend some time chasing it through history.
During the rage of Davey Crocket coonskin caps ('57?) I
thought of that old canoe but it was gone by then.
Re: The price of "B" houses
I don't know what it cost to build it, but in late
1957 my folks bought the "B" at 310/312 Benham for just
under $5,800. We sold it about 10-11 years ago for just
under $100K. Both basements had been dug, electric
baseboard heat installed, and the coal furnaces
removed. We had also added concrete walks to the street
and brick porches as well as blown insulation into the
attic. The sidewalk along the street was so rough it
was difficult to walk on. Drove by it a few weeks ago,
little change in 25 years.
I lived in a 2 bedroom prefab on Abbott for a
period of time and I painted the inside. During the
replacement of a broken quarter round piece of molding
in the corner, the cold wind whistled right through the
crack where the walls joined at the SW corner. The only
thing keeping it out was that piece of wood. But those
ugly plug-in heaters did a pretty good job of keeping
it warm, you just didn't let them get next to anything.
I remember seeing prefab furniture with scorch marks on
the legs.
Re: Pyrotech stuff
Any alums in Minneapolis, MN? I will be there
September 8 thru 13. American Pyrotechnics Association
annual convention. Will have a car and some free time.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ Olympia - holding our breath,
only one small show cancelled so far because
of the dry conditions.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: 2003 Benton/Franklin County Fair & Rodeo Queen
Wanted to say congratulations to the 2003 Queen,
Ann-Erica Whitemarsh who happens to be a cousin's
youngest daughter. Ann-Erica is a Pasco bulldog, but
her mom is a Bomber (Mary Norberg Whitemarsh ('67).
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - the triple
digits have disappeared and we are actually
experiencing cool weather... low to mid 90s
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>>From: Ray Stein ('64)
Re: Toivo Piippo (RIP)
We lost a good man. I received word that Coach
Piippo died Monday morning. His name on the Gym at
Chief Jo is testament to his years of dedication to
young people. I'm forever grateful for his impact on
my life.
Thanks, Coach... for being there for me.
Sincerely,
-Ray Stein ('64)
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[Don't have any funeral notice on Coach Piippo yet. In
the meantime, some may want to check out this website
about Coach Piippo's high school basketball career:
All.Sports.tripod.com/piippo.htm -Maren]
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>>From: Patti McLaughlin Cleavinger ('65)
Toivo Piippo has died
-Patti McLaughlin Cleavinger ('65)
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>>From: Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67)
Re: The Dug Out at Lewis and Clark
Darn, I am so frustrated; I can't dredge up any
memories of the canoe you guys keep talking about. And
I spent all those years from kindergarten thru 6th
grade in various classrooms at good old L&C! The most
exciting thing I can remember is the old school at the
south west corner of the grounds. Maybe it (the canoe)
was gone before I got there to be educated. Think I
must have started school in '54. Neither do I remember
the church! Yep, I just went and looked at a picture of
the church, and it rings no bells either--they must
have been gone by the time I was really into looking
that closely at my environs. Really irks me that I
missed out on the canoe, cuz that would have been fun!
Oh well, we younger Bombers missed out on a few things
I guess! We attended SSUP for most of my youth, after
starting out at Westside, so I'm sure a lot had changed
by that time. Such fun info tho, thanks!
-Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67) ~ Staying a bit cooler
here in Bomberville, even a bit of rain yesterday-
- 0.02" according to the TriCycle Herald this morning!
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
Re: The Indian Dugout at Lewis and Clark
It use to be a Denny's!!
-Mike Davis ('74)
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>>From: Treg Owings ('76)
To: Don Fisher ('50)
Don,
If I have the right Don, how is Mark doing? I
remember you well from scouts. The times my Dad and
you help herd us boys are good memories. Just wondering
if you remember those times and have any stories you
would share.
-Treg Owings ('76)
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Funeral Information -- no notices yet
>>Charles "Bud" Row ('47) ~ 1930 - 8/1/03
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
>>Toivo Piippo (Coach) ~ 1919 (?) - 8/4/03
No funeral notice yet -- check out Coach's high
school basketball career at:
All.Sports.tripod.com/piippo.htm
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/06/03
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7 Bombers, 1 Colt, and additional funeral info today:
Kay Weir ('37 Colt), Dick McCoy ('45)
Dorothy Stamper ('54), Patti Jones ('60)
Terry Tate ('62), Jeff Curtis ('69)
Mike Davis ('74), Shelley Williams ('84)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Caroline Westover Gerneglia ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kay Lynch O'Shea ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Sheeran ('66)
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>>From: Kay Weir Fishback ('37 Colt)
Re: Old, Old pool
The original pool in Amon Park was built with
volunteer labor. Les Fishback ('34) - who is my husband
now - dug the hole with a team of mules. My best friend
Margaret Barnett ('37) was the Life Guard. The Barnett's
house is one still standing - at least last time I
looked - way out on GWWay.
-Kay Weir Fishback ('37 Colt)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: RIP Charles "Bud" Row ('47)
I am deeply saddened by the death of this good
friend. I have known him and his lovely wife Mickey
Ferney Row ('48) since Hi school. They were good
supporters and attendees of Club 40 since inception.
Later, Bud...
-Dick McCoy ('45)
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>>From: Dorothy Stamper McGhan ('54)
So sorry to hear about Marguerite's Groff's ('54)
medical problems and do pray for successful surgery
and full recovery. She has always been such a 'booster'
for the Bombers and especially our class of '54. I'm
sure all of you join me in best wishes and a 'boost'
for Marguerite.
-Dorothy Stamper McGhan ('54)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Fire near my home in Browns Point, WA
When I sat down to write this the news came on
announcing that there was a 200 acre fire at Hanford
contained. Questioned about going on with writing this.
Decided to go ahead any way. I know around the state
other Bombers have been close to fires close to their
home. Jerry Dudley ('53) who lives in Richland, emailed
me today to ask me if the Browns Point Fire was close
to my home. I knew from Jerry's email the news was
reaching around the state. The news at first was
announcing it was Tacoma. The fire was about a half
mile to a mile from my home. The road is closed so I
can't get close enough to see exactly where the fire
is. Last I heard on the news it is contained. This is
the third fire Browns Point has had in the last three
weeks. The fire two weeks ago was a five minute walk
from me. The fire could have taken out thousands of
homes. My home could have been one of those. It was put
out. Saturday night on the road above my home right by
a field a van caught on fire. The neighbors began to
yell fire. The man was trying to put it out with a
hose. My neighbor called 911. The fire department is
only a couple of minutes they we're there putting it
out. If the fire had hit the field it would have swept
right into my home as well as others. This is the first
summer season since I moved to Western Washington in
1984 that I have heard of so many fires close to homes.
After the fire on Saturday night I was close to packing
supplies to be ready to run at any time. With the
amount of trees in Western Washington it would not take
much to get a wild fire going. The winds have been low
which have helped. Rain did come in this afternoon but
it wasn't enough to change the dry conditions. My
prayers have turned to more rain and I ask that others
do also to eliminate the dry conditions. Pray for our
firemen and women to be safe. Two things happened
during this time surprising myself. One, was praying
for rain. I love the sunshine, breaking from the rain
and overcast. Two, for the first time I was ready to
pack supplies to be ready to run if another fire
started. My supplies aren't packed. I can sleep better
tonight knowing I am not waking up in the morning with
my home filled with smoke.
Re: The Sandstorm
Every morning when I read the Sandstorm I have
these great intentions to write in about whatever
subject strikes me. Busy days keep me from writing. I
so appreciate all of you who do write all of the time.
All the different subjects are so fun. Enlivening
memories so long forgotten.
When Maren announced the Sandstorm is five years
old I thought I was one of the last to start reading
the Sandstorm. Now I know that if I went into the
archives to catch up on things I missed I would only
have a year and a half to read. *GRIN* Congratulations
and Thank you Maren Smyth ('64) and Gary Behymer ('64)
for being outstanding Bombers keeping us all together
with your endless work.
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - where it
is cool.
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[AND... thanks to Richard Anderson ('60), too! While
he wasn't there "in the beginning", he fine tuned the
whole process of publishing the Alumni Sandstorm so
it's easier for me... Richard is the only one who can
publish the Sandstorm when I can't... most of you don't
even notice when Richard publishes (most recently for
9 days when I went to New Orleans for an "Abby Fix".)
So, THANK YOU, Richard!!! -Maren]
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>>From: Terry Tate ('62)
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I'll say hello to you myself. It's so good to hear
from a fellow classmate.
I definitely remember those first double dates. I
still find myself recalling those days with nothing
but fond memories.
If you ever have contact with Carol Rice, please
extend my best to her.
Best of luck to you and yours.
-Terry Tate ('62)
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>>From: Jeff Curtis ('69)
Re: A Moment for Mr. Piippo (RIP)
He taught Health. His classroom was the first one
on the left at the top of the middle stairs at Chief
Jo. And you listened and learned quietly in his class.
All the desks in his classroom were faced toward the
front of the room, just like all the other rooms, but
he was the only teacher I had back then that put HIS
desk at the rear, facing all his students backs. You
had no idea what he was doing while he was a that desk
but you were sure he knew exactly what you were up to.
And thus, we were pretty much up to just what we should
have been: studying the day's lesson and not goofing
off. He was quiet and powerful and, without saying a
word, commanded a respect that affected even the most
jaded of my adolescent counterparts. I never heard of
his delivering the dreaded "hack" to anyone while I was
a Warrior. A critical word was all he needed to keep
order. And I never played ball for Coach Piippo but
have read entry after entry here praising his ability
to get the most out of his players, year after year.
Their evident respect for the values he taught them,
above and beyond his ability to impart the intricacies
sport he coached, demonstrates his ultimate
contribution to all he touched. This is truly his
legacy and is reflected in the lives of the multitudes
of kids who passed through his classrooms and his teams
over the decades. In the summers he worked for the
Richland Parks Department as a playground director,
contributing outside the school year to the betterment
of the health and well being of the kids of Richland.
As a park employee, he worked for my dad, City Parks
and Recreation Director Ernie Curtis, who considered
himself lucky to have someone as dedicated and
qualified as Mr. Piippo running things for him. I
guess we were all lucky in that.
My family lived just around the corner from the
Piippos while I was growing up and I spent many hours
playing with Steve, Toivo's oldest son, at their home
on Sacramento. I was passing by there on my bike during
a recent trip to the TCs and happened to see Mr. Piippo
outside so I stopped and chatted with him for a bit. We
talked of his old classroom and his park work. I asked
about his family and he asked about mine. I told him
about all the glowing Sandstorm entries over the past
several years praising his positive influence on lots
and lots of kids lives. And while he accepted that with
characteristic quiet humility, I could see that he was
touched. He told me to give his best to my dad and we
parted. I am glad now for that opportunity.
My sympathies to Laura, Steve and Rob for the loss
of your husband and father. Know that many of us share
your grief today. We all feel the sorrow known to those
who have lost a good man, a man that touched so many
lives in such a positive way.
In the corner of his classroom, leaning up against
the wall, was the aileron from a B-29 (I believe), a
bomber Mr. Piippo piloted during his service WWII. And
while the significance of the "bomber" reference will
not be lost on anyone who reads this publication,
neither should the fact that an aileron is a device
that allows the pilot to guide his craft and his crew
through the sky on proper course and safely to final
destination. Mr. Piippo: pilot, teacher, coach, husband
and father has reached his final destination and all
who knew him, those whose lives were enriched by him,
become his legacy. And its quite a legacy at that.
Goodbye, Mr. Piippo. And happy landings.
-Jeff Curtis ('69)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
Re: Coach Piippo (RIP)
During the glory days of Bomber basketball, the
1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, preseason predictions usually
had the Bombers finishing as league champs and then
debating over who would finish second. During that
period of time the Bombers had three very successful
and knowledgeable coaches, Art Dawald, Frank Teverbaugh,
and Phil Neill. I'm sure every one of those coaches
would tell you that the bulk of the credit for their
successful programs should go to Coach Piippo. He
cut the diamonds while Dawald, Teverbaugh, and Neill
merely polished them. Young boys with dreams of being
Bombers had a distinct advantage if they had gone
through Coach's program at Chief Jo. They were well-
schooled in the fundamentals of sound basketball and
ready for the next level of high school basketball.
With his summer league basketball program and his
opening of Chief Jo on weekends, he provided a place
for hundreds of kids to play the game. It didn't matter
if there was one kid waiting or a hundred kids he would
be there with the keys to open up that gym. His son,
Steve ('70), told me once that his dad would often
arrive at the gym on Saturdays and on many occasions
the same young kid would be waiting for him to open up
the place. The coach added that the young kid sure was
a good little ballplayer. That small boy grew up to be
Mike Neill ('75), the finest player this community has
ever seen. The coach was always there for the kids.
Coach's influence exceeded the basketball arena. He
taught many a young kid that life was more than just
bouncing a basketball. He taught you the importance of
discipline and preparedness and how it related to your
success in life. He taught you that success was not
going to be handed to you. It took hard work and
responsibility.
Thank you, Coach. You played a great game.
-Mike Davis ('74)
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>>From: Shelley Williams Robillard ('84)
Re: Mr. Piippo (RIP)
My condolences to the Piippo family. Toivo Piippo
was truly a Richland Institution in and of himself. I
believe he was the only teacher I ever had that my
mother had as well. I know he is greatly missed.
Gently,
-Shelley Williams Robillard ('84)
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>>Charles "Bud" Row ('47) ~ Age 75 - 8/1/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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8 Bombers, 1 Spudnut Lover, and 1 funeral notice today:
Bill Berlin ('56), Don Sowell ('56)
Mike Brady ('61), Ed Wood ('62)
Fred Schafer ('63), Jim Armstrong ('63)
Jeff Michaels ('65), Betti Avant ('69),
Cash Wall (Spudnut Lover)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Michael Peterson ('77)
BOMBERS' ANNIVERSARY TODAY: Fred & Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Toivo Piippo (RIP)
I didn't know Coach Piippo nor did I ever have a
class from him. I didn't go to Chief Jo but after I
left Bomberville and went to Linfield College (1956-
1960) in Oregon I had a bunch of fraternity brothers
and fellow athletes from both Astoria and Clatskanie,
OR and they ALL knew Coach Piippo. Those communities
on the Columbia River have a large Finnish population
and Toivo Piippo is a great Finnish name. He was a
real hero in that area and later when we paid visits
to the U of Oregon, there were pictures of him all
over the Athletic Department walls. Kind of odd that
I got to know him better AFTER I left Richland but
those were the dynamics of the gentleman in his home
town.
Re: Acronymfinder.com
Here is a cool site: http://Acronymfinder.com
Ever wonder what NPOESS is? You can find it here.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ Seattle - where it rained on our
block party last night, first good rain in a
couple of months.
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>>From: Don Sowell ('56)
Re: Exchange between Gary Behymer ('64) and Don
From: Don Sowell
Sent: August 06, 2003 02:08:57
To: Gary Behymer
Subject: Col-High
Hi Gary, thanks for the note, I'll checkout the
site. I'm retired and living in Long Beach, CA. I went
into the Air Force after graduation and spent 3 years
in Japan. After that I eventually moved to Scottsdale,
AZ where I spent the next 25 years in the motorcycle
business. I fell in love with the ocean after going
over for the Long Beach Gran Prix with a bunch of
friends for a week every year for about six years and
ended up buying my own boat which I now live on. (No
wife, kids, cats or dogs, so nothing slows down a
sudden trip to Catalina Island if the urge hits) I
check the message board fairly often, hoping I might
hook up with other "Moldy Oldies". Most of the people I ran
with were ahead of you in school, but who knows? We still might
know some of the same people. Take Care, Don
FROM: Behymer to Sowell
Don...I'm forwarding your Maren Smyth (1964). She
handles the Alumni Sandstorm. The Sandstorm has been
'daily' for 5 years!
Some of my 1304 Mahan neighbors were the McKennas'
(Johnny Pat, Bill, Janice), the Fishers' (Ray & Alvin),
the Snows' (Roland, Fern etc.), the Loftus family
(Connie and others) + Jon Veigel in the other half of
our B house. Maybe you knew some of them? Ah yes...The
Lange Family...Gary may have been your age? Gary Behymer (64)
[Note from Maren: Sent Don a note asking if he wanted
to join our Alumni Sandstorm fun... We'll see. -Maren]
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
As I was closing down the gym at Loyal Heights
Community Center in Seattle last night, I was thinking
about Mr. Piippo. I remember all the wonderful
Saturdays I spent at Chief Joseph Junior High School
playing basketball. Thanks Mr. Piippo for being there
for us...
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Ed Wood ('62)
Re: Surprise your local librarian
Last week while my wife and I were vacationing in
California, we spent some time in Berkeley. We found a
parking lot close to the campus and walked right by
the Berkeley Public Library. I remembered that Diane
Davenport ('62) worked there on the reference desk, so
we wandered up to the second floor, and there she was,
on the telephone helping someone. I stood in line to be
the next one served, and when she looked up after she
finished her phone call, she had the most wonderful,
surprised and delighted look I've seen in a long time.
I normally call in advance, but it was great fun to
drop a surprise like that on someone. The photo that
Janice took of the two of us managed to add some grey
hairs that aren't really there. It's probably something
to do with the lighting in the library, I suppose.
Diane Davenport & Ed Wood picture
-Ed Wood ('62) ~ Lakewood, CO
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>>From: Fred Schafer ('63)
Re: Happy Anniversary
To: Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
Happy 39th Anniversary. Let's have 39 more. Thanks
for taking such good care of me, Ann.
Our secret to a long marriage: I never made enough
money so Ann could hire a good lawyer.
-Fred Schafer ('63) ~ from sunny and dry Vancouver USA
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>>From: Jim Armstrong ('63)
Re: Mr. Piippo (RIP)
As a student at Chief Jo I was not involved with
Mr. Piippo on a sports level, but I do remember one
important thing from his Health class:
"Remember, The Russians are Coming!"
-Jim Armstrong ('63)
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>>From: Jeff Michaels ('65)
Re: A Fine Visit
Hey Bombers...
I've been sitting at my terminal for the last
several hours and just HAVE to take a communication
break. While I was on the road, San Diego to Richland
and other places, I didn't check my emails. Now I've
got over a thousand (primarily junk) to sort through.
That and my snail mail (primarily junk) and 10 days of
newspapers (you know what). Did you see And Rooney the
other evening on 60 Minutes? He really went off on junk
stuff (advertisements).
Well, anyway, I showed one of my granddaughters how
to get to Richland from San Diego in just under 3 days
and see some of the sights along the way. Like the
world's largest dairy farm (oh, it's gotta be) just
north of Sacramento somewhere. Acres and acres of cows
as far as the eye could see and the nose could smell.
And, of course, when we got up from a night's rest
in Medford, OR the radio guy said it had been the
hottest for that day in history EVER in Medford and
Grants Pass...104.
Showed the kids "the rest" of an ear of corn...you
know...as high as an elephant's eye, the long green
part.
Max was the first to spot a deer in the wilds of
Oregon's forests...we saw several more later.
Tried to teach the kids how to recognize apricot,
apple, cherry and peach trees from the highway (at 80-mph).
The kids saw large log trucks...kinda like log
houses, except on wheels...maybe they were really
mobile homes...just "some assembly required, batteries
not included." Probably, it was just more junk mail in
raw form.
I specifically had planned to take Maxine to see
Multanomah Falls, OR. How was I to know there was a
trail to the top and that she would want to hike it?!!
We did.
When I was a kid, well, OK, a smaller kid...my
parents were a bit over-protective (to put it mildly)
so I almost never got to play in or near the Columbia
River. Guess what...those days are over...Maxine and I
jet skied at Columbia Park. Have to say, the water temp
was about the same as the ocean here, but without the
taste and the sticky feeling. It was a kick to get a
wake splash in the face without the salt sting.
The Framatone Employee Picnic and Beer Garden at
the "Fingernail" in Howard Amon Park will go down
in history as my first Bomberville gig. I gotta say
(shameless plug) the folks with the Country Gentleman
Catering did a WONDERFUL job.
And what was the big deal a week AFTER the Water
Follies. Couldn't find a room for the weekend anywhere
except the Red Lion (Hanford House, Desert Inn...).
Have to admit, THAT pool is nice (and probably bigger
than the new little big pool).
We spent a day in Seattle before flying home...did
the Space Needle. Yes, I was there in '62, but for the
same aforementioned reason, didn't go up in it. Also
went to the Aquarium...it's really cool.
Oh, and not to leave out, we stopped at Bonneville,
but the dam keeper said the dam tours ended five PM.
But we could see the dam fish exhibit, so we did.
That's one BIG sturgeon! Seattle doesn't have ANY of
those!
--DJ Jeff
-Jeff Michaels ('65)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Mr. Piippo
I remember Mr. Piippo quite well. I had him for
Health 5th period every other day. I was the first
person in the front row. When our class had its first
meeting to plan our 10th reunion we met in Mr. Piippo's
classroom. Of course all us Warriors knew where that
was but we had to let our fellow Cougars know the
exact location. He will be greatly missed by all. My
sympathies to his family.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS - where it is still
too hot (even for camels)
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>>From: Cash Wall (Spudnut Lover)
Re: Spudnut
Hello, My name is Cash Wall. I reside in New Mexico,
growing up we had a Spudnut shop we really loved. I
don't believe there are any Spudnut shops remaining in
New Mexico and I would like to know if you have any
information, or no where to find any info on Spudnut
franchises. I would love to open one here in
Albuquerque.
Thanks
-Cash
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Funeral Notice info sent by John Adkins ('62)
>>Richard "Rick" Chisolm ('62) ~ Died 2002
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Tom Matthews ('57), Patti Jones ('60)
Pete Overdahl ('60), Leonard Peters ('61)
Earl Bennett ('63), Leoma Coles ('63)
Carol Converse ('64), Gary Behymer ('64)
John Allen ('66), Mike Franco ('70)
Peggy Adair ('72)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gordy Edgar ('78)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bruce Strand ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jennifer Harden ('96)
BOMBERS' ANNIVERSARY Today:
Jim Adair ('66) and Kathie Moore Adair ('69)
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>>From: Tom Matthews ('57)
Re: Mini Multi Class/Family Reunion
An enjoyable and busy week was spent by the
Matthews Bomber siblings and their spouses as
Lighthouse keepers at the New Dungeness Lighthouse near
Sequim. Tom ('57) & wife Jean ('62WB), Terry ('60) &
wife Donna, and Marianne ('63) & husband Ken Wood ('61)
all enjoyed our one week assignment. Over 200 visitors
made the 11 mile round trip hike or boat trip to the
lighthouse on Dungeness Spit during that time. Our stay
was scheduled before Marianne and Ken temporarily moved
to Lubango, Angola last year to work on a project so we
were happy they could make it a part of their month
vacation.
It's a great place for three couples (who can get
along with each other), with a beautiful setting and
good accommodations in the 1904 Keepers house. Duties
include giving tours of the 1857 lighthouse and some
minor maintenance tasks.
http://www.newdungenesslighthouse.com/
-Tom Matthews ('57)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Please forgive me Richard Anderson ('60) for not
putting you into the congratulations today. I do know
how hard you work on the Sandstorm back behind the
scenes.
Also forgot to add our great Firemen/women who are
fighting these fires to pray for.
Re: Puget Sound Area/Fife luncheon
The Bomber Babes and Dudes No reservations
necessary! If you would like you can email me you will
be at the luncheon.
DATE: August 10, 2003
COFFEE TIME: 11:30 P.M.
LUNCH TIME: 12:30 p.m.
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!
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - Perfect
weather today but no rain.
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>>From: Pete Overdahl ('60)
To: Dick Harris ('49)
Yes, a bunch of us are envious of your trip to
Norway and Sweden. We were there last in '99 and saw
many things we did not see in our past trips. In 1984
with the help from a friend I met at CBC who lives just
outside of Trondheim found my family in Norway. He
located them from the Archives in Trondheim, similar
to those in Salt Lake. We had him write those, I was
related to and let them know we would like to pay them
a visit in '85. We did and I was the first to return
and visit since my grandfather went back in 1926. Our
friend from Norway (Bard) and our Swedish son (Klas)
went with us to visit these families. The 3rd family
was on the old homestead my grandfather was raised on.
They had a 9 year old daughter who we could see was
very interested in these funny speaking people. So we
told her through Bard and Klas to come spend a year
with us when in high school and her English is
perfected. In '91 she became our daughter for the year
and attended Kamiakin HS (Sorry not living close to
Bomberville). We have traveled back twice and visited
the Overdal's (proper spelling) and they have been over
to see us with her fiance and folks. We have a Swedish
son who is a Captain on SAS and his wife have flown to
see us and also we have been over to see he and his
3 boys, wife and family. They live just outside of
Stockholm which you describe so well + more. Each trip
we have traveled by purchasing a new Volvo, touring,
then shipping it back home. So this has afforded us the
opportunity to see a lot of the beauty of these two
countries. We have other friends we spend time with as
well. We will have our friend who found our family
here with his wife the end of August and another friend
from (Hell), small town near Trondheim in November. I
will pester you with a few more details at Club 40 in
September.
To the rest of you, travel to these wonderful
places if you have these in your dreams.
-Pete Overdahl ('60) ~ Richland - where relief has come
to the sweltering heat for now
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>>From: Leonard Peters ('61)
Re: Old Chief Jo Students
Last week I had a pleasant surprise. I was at
McDonalds for breakfast and who was just a table away?
Mr. St. John. He mentioned teaching at Chief Jo and my
ears perked up and asked what years? He came in 1954 so
I knew I had to have known him. I did not recognize him
and asked his name. He told me and I about fell out of
my chair. He really looked good, I don't know how old
he is but has to be in his 70s... wish I looked that
good in my 60s.
It was good seeing him, there isn't many of our
teachers left (REP).
-Leonard Peters ('61) ~ still in Richland, working "out
in the area."
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>>From: Earl Bennett ('63)
To: Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
When I visited the Hanford history museum in Howard
Amon Park a few years ago, they had a slim booklet
about the Richland alphabet houses with all the details
our fading memories cannot retain reliably. If they
still have it, perhaps someone you know who lives there
can send you one.
Regards, ecb3
-Earl Bennett ('63)
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[I believe Earl means the Columbia River Exhibition of
History, Science and Technology (CREHST) Museum at:
http://www.crehst.org/ Scroll the links on the left
side and click on the GIFT SHOP link... there is a link
that goes to BOOKS at http://www.crehst.org/books.htm
On the alphabetical list you will find "ABC Homes: The
Houses That Hanford Built" for $3.50 and just below
that is "Alphabet Homes: The Story of Richland" -- a
30 minute video for $15.95 -Maren]
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>>From: Leoma Coles ('63)
To: Ann and Fred
Congratulations on your anniversary... and here's
to many more! You two are great and it was fun seeing
you at our class reunion...
take care,
-Leoma Coles ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Jim Jensen ('50)
I, too, remember seeing the canoe at Lewis and
Clark School's parking lot. I think we all believed
that it was the real thing - part of the expedition.
It was there for years.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - where we are
sure enjoying a fabulous summer!
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Toivo Piippo had the knack of placing your health
homework, unfolded, into his pocket. Amazing! My wife
had Mrs. Piippo for English at Kennewick H.S. Opposites
certainly do attract (;-) Condolences from the Behymer
(Chief Jo) & Janis Cook Family to the Piippo families.
Memorial Guestbook for Toivo W. "Peep" Piippo
Go to http://www.einansfuneralhome.com/
Click on obituaries
Click on View Memorial Toivo W. "Peep" Piippo.
Read (;-)
Then sign memorial guestbook.
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ Corner of Main & Canyon in
downtown Colfax, WA... enjoying wheat harvest!
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>>From: John Allen ('66)
Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAYS
If Wednesday was Mike Sheeran's ('66) birthday (and
I'm sure it was), then that means that Jim Van Wyck ('66)
has also turned 55 (plus or minus a day or two from
then). As the story goes, Di Van Wyck and Helen Sheeran
kept each other company in beds next to each other at
Kadlec Methodist Hospital while temporarily plagued
with bringing these two infamous Bomber boomer babies
into the world. Although I was around and in the area
ahead of these two, I was not physically present for
the blessed moments, so I must take this story as true
on very good authority. In any event, Happy birthday
to both "boys."
-John Allen ('66)
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
Please add me to the list of those remembering
Coach Piippo. I spent a lot of Saturday mornings in
that smelly building and he was there every week with
us. He also introduced me to the term "point man" as in
"Franco, you keep not listening, some day you will be
the point man". This was in 1966, during the Viet Nam
War... he wasn't referring to point guard!
My best wishes to Steve and the whole family. I
hope you take comfort in the great memories Toivo
created for so many of us.
Mike Franco ('70)
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>>From: Peggy Adair ('72)
Re: Happy Anniversary to Jim and Kathie
I want to wish my brother Jim Adair ('66) and his
wife Kathie Moore Adair ('69) a very Happy 15th
Wedding Anniversary. 8-8-88 was the day!!
I love you both.
-Peggy Adair ('72)
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14 Bombers sent stuff:
Carol Black ('48), Dick Harris ('49)
Dick Roberts ('49), David Tillson ('50)
Carol Tyner ('52), Richard Johnson ('55)
Jim Wodehouse ('62 & '63), Jim Hamilton ('63)
Diana Bennett ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Sharon Sasser ('64), Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
John Allen ('66), Brad Wear ('71)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gay Wear Miller ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY 08/02: Rufus James Pedersen, III ('48)
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>>From: Carol Black Foster ('48)
Re: Scandinavia
After seeing all the entries about Sweden, etc.,
I can't stand it any more. I have to add my distant
memories.
I remember the shock and awe I felt when we landed
in Denmark and I saw all the porno magazines on the
racks. At least they looked like porno to me at the time.
I remember trying to ride the train in Stockholm
and waiting forever, it seemed, and no train came that
we could get on. Finally some kind Swedish person told
us we were standing on the wrong side of the tracks as
the doors were on the other side.
I remember catching the train to Mora, north
of Stockholm, to go to my cousin's wedding and
accidentally making the conductor hold the train as
we didn't know the train was about to leave and were
dawdling inside the station.
I remember decisively telling the Rental Car person
I didn't need insurance to drive in Sweden as I already
had insurance. I wasn't insured in Sweden.
I remember riding a ship to Helsinki with my mother
and aunt and when we docked, both mother and aunt were
sick. I just barely got them off the ship and started
to go thru Customs (?) where the soldiers were and my
luggage broke, spilling my unmentionables out on the
ground.
And lastly, I remember riding the streetcar to
downtown Helsinki to get a strap for my luggage but
when I got on the streetcar, I didn't know how to pay,
so I didn't.
Luckily, that's all I remember. That's when we went
into the Soviet Union and I must have erased that part
from my memory.
I have written almost a whole Sandstorm. Sorry
about that.
-Carol Black Foster ('48) ~ Bellevue, WA
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>>From: Dick Harris ('49)
To: Pete Overdahl ('60)
Pete:
Enjoyed hearing about your trips to Norway and
Sweden and your family! You gave good advice to those
who dream about traveling and never get around to it!
It will keep you young and if you travel with family,
keep you tolerant! Ever try to get 5 family members to
find consensus?
I look forward to meeting you and Linda Reining ('64)
at the Club 40 Reunion, as well as hearing McCoy ('45)
try to fake a Norski accent!
Last year, our Rotary Club President deluged us
with Ole and Sven jokes. Our new President (Rotary year
starts July 1st) plans a burial of Ole in a meeting,
soon. I have written a tribute to the former President,
as well as burial of Ole, in limerick form for the
occasion. It should be another fun event!
-Dick Harris ('49)
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>>From: Dick ('49) and Carol Tyner Roberts ('52)
A belated (August 2nd) birthday message to
Rufus James Pedersen, III, (48). Happy birthday, Rufe.
Hope all is well with you and yours.
-Richard "Dick" Roberts ('49)
-Carol Tyner Roberts ('52)
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>>From: David Tillson ('50)
Re: Spudnut Franchise
To: Cash Wall (Spudnut Lover)
The Spudnut phenomena had it's origin here in Utah
in the late 1940s. I don't think that there is a
Spudnut franchise available any more per se although
the name may still carry a Trademark.
There are three alternatives, however, that I know
of for producing Spudnut-like doughnuts commercially.
My first choice would be a franchise called "Tommies"
http://www.tommies.com/. Tommies started in Utah a
couple of years ago and is now focusing on co-locations
with Conoco/Phillips quick stops. They use the same
"hot doughnut" concept as KrispyKreme (gag!!!). Another
possible alternative is a company called "Tasty's"
(http://www.trymeimtasty.com/). Tasty's uses the
Spudnut name and logo but doesn't overtly advertise
themselves as a Spudnut shop. They also use the old
batch process to make their Spudnuts. In addition they
make a wide variety of other sinful delights using the
same potato flour recipe. There are only three Tasty's
outlets, all located in Utah. They may not still be
franchising. The third alternative is to start from
scratch with one of the recipes that is posted on the
Alumni Sandstorm web site. I do not recommend starting
from scratch unless you are interested in gaining a lot
of weight in the process of testing each recipe. Been
there - done that - can't find a tee shirt that fits
anymore!
-David Tillson ('50)
Salt Lake City, UT - (Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore!)
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>>From: Richard Johnson ('55)
Re: A little nostalgia - just for fun
Thought some of you might get a kick out of some
history, as it was written when it happened... From
the Richland Villager - Thursday, October 18, 1945
COL-HI SQUAD LOOKS PRETTY...SO THERE!
Boys Henna Hair To Lure Lady Luck But Doesn't Work
Ladies who use henna regularly on their hair may well
experience a shortage some of these days. As yet no one
has heard of its being on the list of rationed items in
the Richland stores but it may be if the present trends
keep up in the Columbia high school. Not only the girls
use it nowadays but it is coming to be a "must" on the
list of toilet articles used by the well-dressed boy of
Col-Hi.
Since some men do not use henna and may not know
what it is or for what purpose it is used, a definition
is offered. "Henna - noun - shrub whose leaves produce
the auburn hair dye." Where one observes an excessively
high percentage of red-heads in an audience he may be
safe in surmising some of them are the result of the
use of henna. Just such observations have been made in
connection with the Columbia High School Bombers.
Tomorrow night at the Yakima-Columbia High football
game here, note how large a percentage of the s quad
has red hair.
The girls of Col-Hi might well be singing this
song. "The object of my affection can change his
complexion, from any color to rosy red."
In answer to the question as to how the football
fellows started the fad of dyeing their hair, Lewis
Merryman said, "John Hughes and Paul Crowder thought
of it a few days before the Col-Hi Hermiston game and
thought it might bring good luck so a lot of us
proceeded in that direction." He stated further, "I
think we are going to have to try something different
before out next game, though."
In looking over the squad one can note seven or
eight of the auburn-hair-minded which include Paul
Crowder, John Hughes, Jack Yaggi, Lewis Merryman, Dick
McCoy, Don Hinkson, Bob Krause and Whitey Larrabee.
Some of these fellows may fool one and lead one to
believe they are naturals as in the case of Whitey
Larrabee who was blonde haired boy before the
application of henna. Also, with the belief that a
"G.I." haircut might bring luck, some have gone to the
barber shop and made the barber really earn his fee.
Lads who have been given the "butch" haircuts include
Wayne Bowen, Gordon Weir, Bob Krause, John Hughes and
Whitey Larrabee.
(Note: Last week's sports headline says "Bombers
Smeared by Strong Pasco High Team, 51 to 0.")
SELL TICKETS FOR DANCE
ARMSTRONG BRINGS NAME BAND HERE
Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, world's highest paid
colored musician, trumpet player extraordinary and now
acclaimed as the international "Trumpet King of Swing"
makes a personal appearance with his sensational
orchestra on Tuesday, October 30, at the Rec Hall
Ballroom. He will appear under the sponsorship of
Villagers, Inc.
If Armstrong lives up to his advance publicity, he
will give villagers a great show, for he says, "I like
to feel as though I am giving all I've got. When I
swing out, I give both barrels and I get a great kick
out of blasting those high 'C's' and 'G's' so my fans
get a thrill."
Tickets for the dance are on sale at THE VILLAGER
office and the library....Tickets are $2.00 each, plus
tax, a total of $2.50.
-Richard Johnson ('55) ~ In very sunny, and very hot
Austin, TX - where it was 108 yesterday.
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>>From: Jim Wodehouse ('62 & '63)
All Bombers,
One of the memories was Saturday Matinee at the
theaters. Uptown, Village, Richland..Meeting girls and
buddies to spend time with..and Muscles, he was a great
guy! All the merchants got him a new bicycle every
year! He had monkeys at his house on VanGiesen.
Everyone teased him and he always sat in the front row.
Friday nights were the big night to drive around
uptown. Around and around..Later were dances at the C&W
Foods, next the drugstore on Saturday. Does anyone
remember BY'S BURGERS? Then Zip's took over as the hot
spot. Tax man closed By's... they had the biggest
burgers in the Tri-Cites at that time.
Do take care everyone, Later!
-Jim Wodehouse ('62 & '63)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
All this talk of Finns, brings to mind that we (in
the Southend) had our own, also don't ya know. Me
thinks there was an art teacher at Lewis & Clark named
Eskola Rentola, back when I was in about the second or
third grade.
I'm surprised by old friend and neighbor Bill Berlin ('56)
didn't remember, or throw in the punch line "Up and
died like a Hog".
jimbeaux
Up on Finn Hill in Kirkland, only a nine iron from Mike
Bradley ('56) and Dick Nelson ('59), both of whom seem
to be enjoying the good life. Actually Nelson is a lot
farther than a chip shot, but it's all down hill and
I'll get the roll.
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Diana Bennett Ground ('64)
Re: Mr. St. John
I certainly recall Mr. St. John - didn't realize
he was still in Richland. I had him for Speech in
8th grade (I think) which would have been in 1959 I
believe. As I recall he was single and drove a Ford
T-Bird -- one of the ones with the round porthole
windows. We thought that was unbelievably racy for
a teacher!!!!
-Diana Bennett Ground ('64) ~ still in Juneau, AK - where
we are having incredible late summer weather -
supposed to hit 75 today!!!
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Tom Matthews ('57)
Re: lighthouse
When my first husband, Dale Gray ('58wb-RIP) came
home from his tour in Viet Nam, we were stationed on
Vashon Island at Point Robinson Light----we were there
with two other Coast Guard families----the men were in
charge of making sure the "light" worked properly,
turning on the fog horn, and maintaining the grounds
around the place. It was a wonderful place to live and
we had beautiful scenery. There were two houses for the
men and their families to live in---the bosun and his
family had the "big" house, the engineer/mechanic (Dale)
and the seaman shared the split house. Loved to sit on
the porch and watch the whales, as they were migrating-
--great sight! The place was full of wild blackberry
bushes and a few, little, garter snakes, too---NOT my
favorite thing to run into, but I did enjoy picking the
blackberries and making cobblers. We'd also walk down
to the beach and dig for gooeyducks. YUM! Now, the
"light" is automated and open to the public for tours--
don't know if is available for "lighthouse keepers" or
not.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - we are enjoying
cooler temperatures of high 80s to low 90s - a
welcome relief after 15 straight days of over
100 temperatures!
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>>From: Sharon Sasser Warren ('64)
Re: Heading Home
To: (I hope, well-connected) Bombers
My daughter has always enjoyed her visits to the
Tri-Cities, but I was happily surprised when she
announced that she wants to get a job in the area. I've
started to think about relocating up there myself and
this might just be the push I need! Allison just
graduated from UCLA with a degree in Broadcast
Journalism and is looking for a position as a reporter
with a local TV station. Last summer she interned with
the BBC in Washington D.C. Tomorrow we are heading
home to Richland for a visit and will be staying with
my parents through August 24th. They still live on
Sanford and are listed in the phone book...so, if
anyone can assist my daughter's job search, or if you
just want to say hello, please give me a call. Despite
thirty-three years in San Diego, Richland is still
home!
-Sharon Sasser Warren ('64)
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>>From: Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
To: Earl Bennett ('63)
Thank you for that info. I remember seeing a floor
plan of our house once. It was weird. I remember
feeling as if I were above my house with the roof off,
in my mind's eye I could see our stuff. Ah, the old
days in Richland.
regards,
-Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
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>>From: John Allen ('66)
Re: Toivo Piippo (RIP)
In addition to very possibly having been the best
basketball coach in Richland history, Coach Piippo
was also a story teller without better. Of course, he
always swore that he regularly kept his wife and kids
locked up in a closet at home so he could get some
peace and quiet after a difficult day with us, but he
told one very special story of his WW II days as a
member of a bomber crew. It seems his plane and a few
others had been forced down in a sandstorm (small "s")
next to some walled city in a god-forsaken corner of
the western Sahara. While there, he and a couple of
buddies visited the city where they decided on a ride
in an available horse drawn carriage. At some point the
Americans motioned to the driver to go faster and when
they had accelerated to a dead run, making quite a
racket on cobblestone streets, to their amazement the
Arab turned around, whip held high, and yelled at them
in perfect English, "Hi Ho Silver, Away."
When I remember my youth, and those adults who
presented an example to be admired and followed, the
memories of Al Yencopal, Roy Fowler and Toivo Piippo
are always in the front of my mind.
-John Allen ('66)
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>>From: Brad Wear ('71)
Happy Birthday to my sister Gay Wear Miller ('69).
Another one in the books, and a wish for many more.
-Brad Wear ('71) ~ Richardson, TX - where we saw 109 yesterday.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/10/03
I think I saw Mars... but it didn't look red. -Maren
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