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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/01/03
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Patti Jones ('60), Ed Quigley ('62)
Gary Christian ('67)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy Rice Roe ('77)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: Jeff Michaels ('65)
I agree with you, Rick Maddy ('67) should be a
writer. Especially about travel. Being a great grandpa
couldn't be so bad? It won't be long before that can
happen to me. Hopefully all my four teenage grand
children will finish college first. I certainly
wouldn't want to go through what my sister Nina Jones
Rowe ('65) is, being it is her first grandchild,
leaving for Ireland when you know she wants to be here.
Maybe she will discover some history of our Irish part
of the family? That would be great. Getting her to
write into the Sandstorm for the first time about her
grand child and her trip to Ireland would also be
wonderful. Nina said before she "left that she didn't
know how". I told her I would teach her. So sis have a
wonderful trip.
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Genealogy and the south - Cherokee Indian
One of the reasons I came back to Washington State
in 1984 was to be in a place that is rich in Native
American culture. Wanted to delve more into the
Cherokee Indian part of my family. By learning more
about the Natives Americans I thought it would lead me
into understanding about being part Cherokee. My Uncle
Jim Boak who moved to Richland in the 1940s (do not
know what year) would talk about our family being part
Cherokee when I was young. Other relatives in Richland
did also. When Missouri relatives came to visit it
always seemed to be a hush, hush subject. There always
seemed to be something missing in who I really am if
something had to be hidden in the family. Because of my
years of doing awareness training I had to find that
missing link. A lot of what I have just written about
also led me into more of my interest into genealogy.
The biggest problem was that the family members who had
the knowledge were dying. My mother Norma Jones is 83
years old and will talk family history when I can get
her to talk about it. At 48 years old I started back to
school at Tacoma Community to finish my degree. A
Native America class was offered. "What an opportunity"
I thought to myself. The class was taught by a lady who
was from England. She had lived three years with the
Iroquois. Moved to Washington State where she finished
her Doctorate at the University of Washington. Her
lectures from the first day as she said would happen,
was to tell the true story about what happened to the
Native Americans. When the class began into the
Cherokee Indians it explained everything I wanted to
know about the Cherokee part of my family history. When
the Cherokee Indians we're rounded up in 1839 by the
Frontiers Men and pushed into Oklahoma, Kansas,
Missouri and Arkansas much of the Cherokee history was
lost. This to this day is called the "Trail of Tears".
The Cherokees have done tremendous work to recover the
culture so it can be handed down through the
generations again. I have traced my G.G.G.Grandmother
on my mother's side back to the Trail of Tears. From
there it will be interesting to find out if I can put
her mother into the genealogy. With the help of the
Cherokee nation I may be able to. I have looked for a
family member who has already done some or a lot of our
genealogy. Found a cousin but he was working on his
wife's side at the time. Hopefully he will contact me
soon that he has done more work on our family. Maybe
time will permit soon to start putting my family
genealogy on disks. Yes, I want to take a trip like you
did to discover much more. Murfreesboro would be one of
the parts of the trip. Koshkonong where I was born has
an all town reunion every three years which I would
like to attend also. Keep writing your good stuff Rick.
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - where
the weather has been absolutely beautiful through
the past few weeks. Even the sky stayed clear so
we could watch Mars.
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>>From: Ed Quigley ('62)
To: Janice Woods Ehrke (60WB)
Halifax is indeed a beautiful city; I lived there
from September '67-July of '69, while taking graduate
classes at Dalhousie U. As pretty as the town was, I
found the true beauty of Nova Scotia to be in the
outlying areas. My favorite place was a little artists'
colony called Duncan's Cove, about a 25-40 minute
drive. . .Wow, I JUST found out how time can warp the
memory! According to Mapquest, it's about a 3 hour
drive out to Duncan's cove from Halifax, and I don't
think it was THAT far, so it may have been Peggy's
cove, which, when I look at the map, seems about right.
Anyway, the place I went to, and spent many hours at,
was an old abandoned army (navy?) citadel, perched
right on the edge of the Atlantic, with a light house
about 2 football fields away, with a mind-numbing fog
horn. I used to think the one's here in the Puget Sound
area were loud, but let me tell you, they don't hold a
candle to a "real" fog horn! And if you've got the
time, you really should take a drive out to the
Annapolis Valley area, and then check out the Bay of
Fundy, home of the world's highest tides. It really is
a wild and wooly shoreline, and when I was back there,
I loved exploring the area, and the little seaside
cottages and towns. I hope you have a great time,
Janice!
To: Betty Neal Brinkman ('62)
Back then, Betty, you could walk down to the docks
(and I know that the area has changed incredibly!) and
buy fresh lobster from the fisherman for $1 a pound!!
And the waterfront area was where all the "po' folk"
lived. Have you guys taken the opportunity to walk
around Point Pleasant? Man, you guys have brought back
a lot of really nice memories!
-Ed Quigley ('62)
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>>From: Gary Christian ('67)
Re: announcement
Jimmy Buffett alert!
Seems Jimmy Buffett will be visiting our beautiful city
of Vancouver, WA. Jimmy will be playing our new Clark
County amphitheater on Thursday, September 18. Tickets
are $37.00 for general admission and $78.00 for reserved
seating. The new amphitheater is drawing other well
known entertainers too including ZZ Top, Chicago,
Def Leppard and James Taylor. Welcome to the big time
Vancouver!
-Gary Christian ('67) ~ In Vancouver, WA - where the
sun just continues to shine. (Go Figure!)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/02/03
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Roberta Hill ('49), Betty King ('53)
Janice Woods ('60WB), Mike Lewis ('60)
Carol Converse ('64), Dennis Hammer ('64)
Gary Behymer ('64), Jeff Michael ('65)
John Wingfield ('66)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda Lester Rutkowski ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gordon Mumford ('72)
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>>From: Roberta Hill Karcher ('49)
Re: Las Vegas Luncheon
Several of the Las Vegas group are going to the
Club 40 reunion, so the September Luncheon will be at
the Timbers Flamingo and Durango.
September 20, 12:00 noon Look for green and
gold balloons.
See you at Club 40.
-Roberta Hill Karcher ('49)
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>>From: Betty King Moody ('53)
Re: Trail of Tears
I have really enjoyed reading the stories about the
Cherokees and Missouri. A lot of my people are from
Missouri. I too have been researching them. My Mother's
and Father's family.... both families' ancestors have
the Indian line... both had families on the trail of
tears. In my search on my Father's side, we belong to
the Saponie Nation. My Mother - living in Richland -
kept to herself... she was dark skin and no one talked
much about her... she died in the late forties in
Richland. Since then I have found where her family was
buried. It's called Irondale, Missouri... a big Indian
burial grounds... and that's where I hope to find some
more information about her grandfather buried there. If
anyone out their would like to exchange information,
[my email address is at the top of this Sandstorm entry].
-Betty King Moody ('53)
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>>From: Janice Woods Ehrke ('60WB)
To: Betty Neal Brinkman ('62)
Thanks for the info on Halifax... my mouth is
watering already. Also, the bus tour, good idea! I
appreciate the help.
To: Ed Quigley ('62)
Thanks for the info on Halifax... lots of food for
thought!
-Janice Woods Ehrke ('60WB)
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>>From: Mike Lewis ('60)
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) and Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Cherokee lineage
You probably saw these links:
http://www.cherokeeheritage.org/gen_links.html
http://cherokeeeldersociety.org/
My father, Gus Lewis, was from Arkansas, and he was
part Cherokee. He spoke often of it and told me stories
(fox stories mostly). Aunt Oleta Cowan [lived next door
to this editor. -Maren] keeps pictures and mementos of
the Trail of Tears.
I have a valuable affinity for native American
culture because of that trace on ancestry. There are
few Cherokee people here in Seattle but they are
recognized by Duwamish and other tribes.
A neighbor brought me whale meat one time.
-Mike Lewis ('60)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
I, too, love genealogy!! I've worked years, off and
on, on my research. My family has become more alive
with each discovery. Nothing like it. AND, like you
said, to stand over a grave site, that person becomes
alive once again in our minds and hearts. I can't wait
to see them again on the other side. To find out more
about them. I've been very fortunate that I've had so
much information given to me, plus relatives that have
done so much research before me. This goes to say for
both sides of my family. I have a complete history on
my father's side though. I'm currently researching my
English roots. I wonder if I'll get to my French roots.
Funny, I grew up with the knowledge that I was PURE
English. So proud of that I was. Well, before 1066,
my relatives were in France. Little did I know. I'm
thinking of joining the Winthrop Society. I could also
join the D.A.R. There are times I long to live back
East where my relatives began and most of my cousins
still live. I've always thought it was sad that I'm the
last of my line, being the only child that I am. There
are only a couple male cousins to carry on the Converse
name in my direct relatives. But, we'll live on in the
hearts of our future descendants.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - our summer
was fabulous and our fall is looking good so far
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
To: Rick Maddy ('67) et al
Re: Civil War genealogy
Recently found web site which is the best and
easiest way I know of to find your civil war ancestors.
It is the National Park Service Civil War Soldiers and
Sailors System. http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/index.html
It has over 5 million names in it, both Union and
Confederate. Type in the information you have: first
name, last name, state, Union or Confederate, and
function (Infantry, Cavalry, etc.) If you are
researching an unusual name, you might time in just
the last name. If your ancestor served in two or more
units, his name will appear for each unit. Also you can
order forms for ordering copies of pension and service
records, but I have not done that yet.
Don't forget to use alternative spellings. One of
my ancestors was Hays. Only two ways to spell that:
Hays or Hayes, right? How about "Haise" and about four
or five other weird ways. One census had my Wright
ancestor as "Rite." You might try the middle name for
the first name. Found someone on Internet few years ago
told me an ancestor was listed on census under his
middle name of Elijah. I didn't even know he had a
middle name, much less went by it. I typed his middle
name in and the proper state and got a hit. Will
probably have to order service record and pension files
if he applied to find out for sure. That will make six
Civil War ancestors. Interesting of the six, five
were from slave holding border states, three from
Confederate states, yet they were all Yankees. So
don't be too sure of the state you type in. Two of my
families were originally from Tennessee, apparently
living in Arkansas at the beginning of the Civil War.
Father of one family served in a Missouri Union unit,
father of the other in a Arkansas Union unit. Many
border states had both Union and Confederate units. The
son of the one in the Missouri unit served in two
Pennsylvania units.
Both families moved from Arkansas to the Missouri
Ozarks, really only about 60 miles away in the middle
of the Civil War. I don't know if they knew each other
before, I suspect that they did, but they moved to
adjoining farms. There were two marriages between the
families, Including my 188th Pennsylvania Inf ancestor.
The cemetery they are all buried in is on land from one
of the farms, and I understand it not well kept up. I
have seen some headstone photos and will have to visit
it sometime, which you can damn sure bet will not be
during chigger season. My two Kentucky Civil War
ancestors; one is buried in Springfield, Illinois I
understand, not too far from Abraham Lincoln, and the
other in Lee's Summit about 50 to 100 feet (if I
remember correctly, been 25 years) from Cole Younger.
Re: chiggers
I was sitting in Dr's office years ago reading a
copy of the Smithsonian Magazine. Did not get to finish
the article on chiggers, but it said that what they do
is tunnel down and eat your skin, injecting a fluid to
help them eat the skin. You don't feel the bite until
they are already gone and what you get is actually an
allergic reaction to the fluid. I suspect that the
people who don't get chigger bites are bitten just as
much as the rest of us, it is just that they are not
allergic to it. I AM, and I also am sure am glad my
parents decided to move out west soon after W.W.II.
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
It was fun, it was loud, it was 'Louie Louie'.
From 6 year-olds to seniors, 754 guitarists pounded out
"Louie Louie" on Sunday, August 24th, 2003, creating a
roaring cacophony from the outfield of Cheney Stadium
in Tacoma.
Here are some of the notables that were there:
Roger Fisher Formally with Heart
Jerry Miller Moby Grape
Nick Vigarino Blues guitarist
Ned Neltner Jr. Cadillac
Jim Valley Paul Revere & the Raiders
Steve Pearson Heats
Pat Hewitt Rangehoods
John Hanford The Fabulous Wailers
Buck Ormsby The Fabulous Wailers
Barry Curtis The Kingsmen
Mike Mitchell The Kingsmen
Dick Gerber The Statics, Paul Revere & The Raiders
Randy Bennett The Statics
To: Harry Wilson ('64WB)... were you there?
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: I'd rather be a great Grandfather
Attn: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Not so bad to be a great granddad, you say? Well,
you're right, I try to be a great Granddad. But to be
a Great Granddad? Well, easy for you to say... you're
Class of '60! Ask Nina if she's ready to be a Great
Grandma!
At we agree about Rick Maddy ('67)... go Rick.
-DJ Jeff Michael ('65)
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>>From: John Wingfield ('66)
Re: Time warp
To: Ed Quigley ('62)
Ed,
That was the '60s and you were there. In those days
all time was warped, curves along the road seemed to
go on around forever and drives were a real treat and
pleasure. It was just after you moved back from Nova
Scotia that I moved down to be your neighbor at Salmon
Beach. At that time I did not realize that you had
just returned from Nova Scotia, but I remember you
talking about it and a sense of a far away lament. And
I recall one weekend when we drove over the mountings
to Richland, we picked up Connie Engles and her sister
and friend on Snoqualmie Pass and took them home. And
on the way back to the Beach I remember stopping at Rye
Grass rest area. It was night and we sat on a picnic
table and looked up at the stars washing across the sky
and for the first time in my life I had a deep feeling
that we were sitting there on this planet, looking out
as we were moving through space with many other
planets, suns, constellations and meteors moving in
concert. I'll always appreciate that memory with you
Ed. Thanks.
Aloha,
-John Wingfield ('66) ~ from the slopes of Diamond Head
where I'm recovering from slight injuries
from surfing. It's good to be alive!
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/03/03
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12 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Jim Jensen ('50), Marilyn DeVine ('52)
Wynell Williams ('55) and Bob Williams ('57)
Gus Keeney ('57), Ken Neal ('57)
Donna Bowers ('63), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Jackie Hanson ('67), Pam Ehinger ('67)
Vicki Schrecengost ('67), Peggy Hartnett ('72)
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BOMBER LUNCHES 'n stuff (in order of appearance)
Sept 5-6-7 ~ Club 40, Classes of '53 and '58 Reunions
09/13 Portland/Vancouver Lunch
09/14 Puget Sound Lunch
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
Click the lunch you want to know about.
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: Funeral Notices
It's quite possible I missed it, but I don't recall
seeing a notice concerning Dan Breard. Dan was a
classmate, Class of 1950. The Tri-City Herald of August
21, 2003 carried a funeral notice which indicated
Daniel A. Breard III passed away at Olympia, WA on
August 16, 2003. The notice included no mention of
Dan's life in Richland nor the fact that he graduated
from Richland HS.
[See funeral notice at the end of this Sandstorm. -Ed]
Re: Club 40 Reunion
My lovely wife is once again in the hospital at
Reunion time. After the sixth day she began to improve
dramatically, but will need special attention when she
is at home again. I'm happy about her prospects, but
saddened that I/we will not have an opportunity to meet
many of you Bombers whom I have learned something about
through the Alumni Sandstorm. Sometimes we are blessed
with a tomorrow. I hope such is the case. Have a great
reunion!!!
-Jim Jensen ('50)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52)
Greetings! I've been off-line for a while and
wonder if anyone mentioned that the mother of Ray
Hubbard ('52) died. The very nice service was last
Saturday. She was 91 years old.
Re: the Pool
Gosh, it's even worse than I imagined! Took 2 of
the grandchildren there a couple of weeks ago (I wrote
about it then, but when I pushed "send" it went to
outer space instead of Maren's box) Anyway, the
"shallow" end is 3 and 1/2 feet deep! Jordan (8) was
fine but Ross and I just played on the steps. Aargh!!
Re: An unexpected adventure:
Sometime after Mars started showing up closer than
ever, the kids and I took the boat down-river to do
some sight seeing. No tubing, just Kentucky Fried
Chicken, plenty of water, sun screen, and 2 cell phones
that had low batteries, towels, etc.
By about 7 p.m., we had managed to put the boat
motor out of commission by hitting something submerged
up near Ice Harbor Dam. It was a beautiful evening---
just a breeze, no bugs, everything was calm except my
daughter-in-law Angie, who doesn't swim and is afraid
of water and a few other things. The kids were in tears
for a while but settled down. Jordan and I swam
briefly.
The sunset was beautiful.
But could we get anyone to come to our aide? Heck
no! We made several calls to 911 but kept getting
cut off so we didn't know if they were getting our
location. Anyway, by about 8pm (We are floating slowly
down the Snake River, trying to get the attention of
any of several fishermen along the way...they refused
to acknowledge us and "happened" to stay just out of
our way.) Finally, a boat came slowly, reluctantly
over. The first thing the man said was, "Do you know
how long I've worked to get a day off to come out
fishing!!????!" But he did make a call for us and we
were able to confirm that, yes, the Sheriff's Patrol
was coming for us and, yes, they did know about where
we were.
We had put in at Richland at the North end of
Howard Amon. My brother, Terry, drove up there from his
place (grandson Anthony went to sit with Grandpa while
Terry was gone), had to go to our house to get keys to
my truck (my hitch was too big for the ball on his
hitch) went back to Howard Amon, drove over to Horn
campgrounds, I think it was and rescued us. We had been
dockside for less than half an hour by the time he
arrived. Of course, my truck was too small for all 6 of
us, so Angie and I sat in the back of the truck. (Got a
great view of Mars rising in the East as we headed home.)
Out on the highway, the tube flew out of the boat!
When the guys got it collected, Angie and I held it in
the truck with us. We finally got home at about 11pm!
(Hey---I didn't say it was exciting, I said it was
"unexpected! A Rick Maddy, I am not!)
Hope to see lots of you this weekend at Club 40.
Regards to each and all,
-Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52) ~ in delightfully cooler
Richland
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>>From: Wynell Williams Fishburne ('55) & Bob Williams ('57)
Some of you reading the Alumni Sandstorm might
remember our mother, Lois Williams and would be
interested to know that she went to be with the Lord
on August 24, 2003. She was 89 years old. She spent 20
plus years in a wheelchair as the result of extreme
rheumatoid arthritis and pretty much in constant pain
so we are happy that she is relieved of all that pain.
She was a positive, courageous lady and was loved by
many.
-Wynell Williams Fishburne ('55) & Bob Williams ('57)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Will miss Club 40
To: Club 40 Group
Sorry, it looks like Sue and I will miss the Club
40 Functions this weekend. Sue is in getting her second
round of two units of blood now and we might be head
back to Yuma on Thursday. Al depends on the results we
get back from the Biopsy tomorrow. We haven't located
the source of the blood loss at this point. Maybe we
can get it handled this week and won't have to go back
until next week or so as we had planned. She could use
a lot of those old Bomber Prayers at this point!!
Thank You,
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Ken Neal ('57)
I am an infrequent contributor to the Alumni
Sandstorm. However, I thought I would share with you an
experience I have every September.
I worked in Yellowstone Park in the summer of 1956
between my junior and senior years. When I returned,
during my senior year I told many of my friends about
all the fun I had during that summer. Just a lot of fun
as most of the employees were college girls. About 10
girls to every boy. My good friend, Richard DeVine (57)
thought that would be a lot of fun and he would join me
after we were graduated.
So, the day after graduation Richard and I packed
our stuff in my 1950 Ford and headed to Yellowstone. We
worked at the northern facility at Mammoth. About 10
minutes after we arrived Richard had a girlfriend for
the summer.
Richard was a great guy. He was very popular in
school and both guys and girls thought he was (in the
vernacular of the day) a neat guy. Richard dated many
girls and went out to Hi-Spot, the Kennewick Social
Club and other gathering points of the day.
Richard was at home at school activities, with
teachers and others in charge, parents and his fellow
students. Richard and I went to the state basketball
tournament in Seattle twice and had a great time. In
other words, Richard DeVine was a typical, well liked
and respected Col-Hi Bomber of the class of 1957. And,
my very good friend.
When we left Yellowstone Richard was anxious to get
home so he could get a plane to Miami, Florida. Most of
us in the class of ‘57 were looking forward to going
off to college. Not Richard; he was on his way to Miami
Beach to work parking cars at the luxury beach front
hotels so he could meet and marry a rich widow or
daughter. This is not a joke. In the late fifties a
young new high school graduate can, and did, have this
goal. I headed off to Memphis, Tennessee, where I had
an art scholarship to college there and Richard headed
off to Miami.
I did not hear from Richard while I was in Memphis,
but when I returned to Richland the summer of 1958 I
went to his house and talked to his folks. They said
Richard would be back in September. I had to go back to
school and did not get the opportunity to see Richard
when he came back. I later learned that he did not get
a rich girl friend or wife in Miami, but ended up with
an MG-TD sports car.
While at Memphis State University, sometime in
September, 1958 I received a letter from my Mother
telling me that Richard DeVine was dead and enclosing
his obituary from the Tri-City Herald. It appears
Richard and Lee Arnold, another 1957 classmate, were
running through the Horse Heaven Hills and drove off
the side of a hill going down into Kiona.
I just can’t tell you how much that hurt me. There
were certain people in my graduating class who I
thought had a lot of potential and would make their
mark in society. Richard was one of these people.
Richard did not, in 1957 or 1958 want to go to college,
but I thought he had the personality and potential to
be a great success. He was barely 19 years old when he
died.
I still have the clipping from the Tri-City Herald
that my Mother sent me. Every September I take it out
and remember what a great guy was Richard DeVine.
Richard died 45 years ago and I still miss him.
I have scanned Richard's obituary and attached it
to this Alumni Sandstorm submission. I hope our editor
can find a way to provide you access to it.
-Ken Neal ('57)
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[You bet, Ken... Click HERE!! -Maren]
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>>From: Donna Bowers Rice ('63)
Re: Pacific Northwest
All this talk about Wyoming, Missouri, etc. brought
back wonderful memories of my daughter living in
Buffalo, WY for several years. They lived on Clear Creek,
about a mile outside of town and part of the stream ran
directly under their home-the sound was so lovely to
wake up to. If any of you get a chance-Buffalo is about
2 blocks long, a little old western town at the base of
the Big Horn Mountains with charm.
[I stopped in Buffalo, WY for gas last November...
and did NOT see ANY Buffalo!!! -Maren]
Funny how you can always find unique, good
restaurants in the outback. One we went to in Story
was a general store packed to the ceiling with
everything imaginable, the cook was from the east
and the food was always the best. What we loved most
about going to Wyoming besides the skiing was the
absolute beauty of the hikes we took in the mountains-
never saw so few people in the world and parts of it
looked like the Grand Canyon. Antelope, deer and moose
everywhere. We fell in love with Jackson Hole but I
must tell you having just taken a driving trip from
Missouri to Oregon that the mountains in the Pacific
Northwest outshine the Rockies. We drove over I-70
(Vail, Aspen) and drove home via I-50 (Gunnison,
Cripple Creek) which we found beautiful and charming,
but 14,000' high dirt peaks just didn't do it for me.
Give me snow or ice covered peaks and I know I'm in the
real mountains. One of the most beautiful settings in
the whole world has to be at Black Butte Ranch (outside
Bend, OR) at the restaurant there (it is wall to wall
glass). It is an area of private homes with a gate, but
anyone can go golf or dine there. You look across a
little lake with the meadows filled with horses to 3
snow covered, craggy peaks called 3 Sisters (and those
aren't even the big mountains). It is a priceless view.
It is truly one of the most serene settings I have ever
seen and the food is outstanding. I always laugh a
little when I am traveling the south and they call
their hills mountains. Don't get me wrong-there is
beauty everywhere, but you have the mountains (real)
and the ocean and not a ton of people in the Great
Pacific Northwest and you don't have extreme weather,
you just have to put up with a little drizzle on one
side of the state. If you are tired of it you can just
drive across the mountains to the valleys or the
desert. It is the best kept secret in the nation. And
besides the people are just the best. Living back here,
I have been able to go visit my ancestor's home,
actually see the area where the family farm was. My
grandmother's cousin started the History Museum in
Maysville, MO and we have a whole section in one area
of the museum about our family. It is amazing to see
old pictures and graves and wonder what was the motive
for moving from Maryland to Ohio to Missouri, then Utah
and finally Washington. I am sure it was opportunity.
To live here in St. Louis where some families have
never moved anywhere for generations makes me
understand the difference in religions, politics and
people between the west and the mid-west. They refer to
you as the Left coast here (I have lived in Calif) and
when I am in the South and I read editorials that
portray the west differently than I know it, I always
wish those people would go live in those areas to
really appreciate the beauty of the people. Actually, I
think the transferring of people from region to region
that began in the '50s (and Richland was definitely
part of that) should happen across the world right now-
everywhere. I think it opens you up to others more.
People who have never left their homes for generations
would develop a totally new perspective about others,
their religions and culture. We are so blessed here and
I think the outstanding hallmark of this thing called
Richland is that we did meld, and we are a trustworthy
group of people because we were brought up with the
same values. I think of the deceit in the Arab world
and wonder how anyone can ever trust anyone there. It
is appalling to me to watch all the killing for power
based on religions. And just because I think the
Pacific Northwest is a little closer to heaven doesn't
make it so.
-Donna Bowers Rice ('63) ~ St. Louis, MO
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
To: Steve Carson ('58)
Steve,
Your Alumni Sandstorm has bounced 22 days in a row.
When I send you an email, that bounces, too... wanted
to let you know that I've been trying!!!
Bomber cheers,
Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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>>From: Jackie Hanson Hewett ('67)
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
Hey ya Ricker. It was good to know you made it home
and that you had such a wonderful trip. I have to
agree. You definitely have the gift of gab and should
further your talents. An excellent writer you are.
Funny, witty, knowledgeable and have the talent for
telling a story.
I so agree with you regarding family history. I can
remember when I was about 8 years old and asked my
mother where I came from. Of course she thought I meant
"How did I get here", maybe in need of my sex education
classes etc. What I wanted to know was WHERE DID I COME
FROM! I was fortunate to be mostly raised by my
grandparents who were original pioneers of Idaho. I had
seen many a lamb and calf born before I was even five
so I knew about all the birds and bees stuff. I loved
hearing my grandpa tell stories of coming to Idaho from
Tennessee. My great grandpa and grandma came west in
the early 1800s. My grandpa was just a little boy and
my great grandpa was known as the best rawhider
(bronc buster, cattleman) in the State of Idaho. My
grandmother also came from Tennessee. She was a mail
order bride. The amazing things that I learned more
from them than I ever learned from my parents. It is
something we easily forget. Our seniors are a wealth
of knowledge. I am fortunate to get to have my
granddaughter for the summer months. She is six and a
true delight. This last summer I was reminded that I
have taught my granddaughter many things that I never
taught my son. He asked me why one night. My answer was
that he never asked, I never really thought he wanted
to know. I taught Chloe' (granddaughter) how to catch
Red and Silver Salmon, and Rainbow's with her hands. I
taught her how to use a box, stick and string to catch
a Stellar Jay and a Chickadee, and also that we do not
harm or keep them. I taught her how to make plain
T-shirts and plain colored paper into works of art by
pounding flowers on them, using the flowers dye to
decorate it. We made fireweed honey and rhubarb/cherry,
rhubarb/strawberry and rhubarb/raspberry jams. We
picked low bush cranberries for cranberry jelly and
butter. These were things that I learned from my
grandpa and grandma. I developed my love of Salmon
fishing from Charlie Nevins senior (RIP), but my love
of fishing in general came from my grandpa and growing
up on a cattle ranch. I never owned a fishing pole of
my own until I was 23 years old. I used a string,
hook or safety pin and a willow. The first place I
discovered in Richland was Welsian pond where my sis
Beck ('66) and I often went. I cooked several carp on
a rusted shovel there. They are all good memories. I
guess my point is that there is so much we can learn
and teach (pass on to) our children, our grandchildren,
and some day our great grandchildren. Chloe' was
blessed with having the opportunity to make the journey
via the Haines ferry with her Great Aunt Becky and her
Great Grandma. They had a ball. My mother is still
glowing from the experience.
I have been able to go back to the early 1700 with
almost all of my family on my grandpa's family. Some
day I'll get further back. I can get back to the 1600s
on my grandma side-all the way back to England. My
dad's side of the family I can get back to the 1700s
and Germany. Rick, I envy you your trip.
Well enough banter from me. Rick I have a case of
canned salmon ready to send along with jars of fireweed
honey, low bush cranberry jelly and butter. Also
have rhubarb/cherry, rhubarb/raspberry and rhubarb/
strawberry jams. I have halibut and reds or silvers to
send. Just didn't know how much you want of each or
any. Let me know. I am still smoking fish and still
have a couple more weeks to catch more silvers. I doubt
you want any pinks but I'll catch some if you want
them. Like I said, I use them for dog/cat food.
Also, I got to get together with Gene Burrill ('67WB)
and it was great. I couldn't believe I spotted him
immediately. He looks great. I couldn't get used to the
low voice though. Beck and I have decided we need to
have an "All class Alaska" next summer. Sometime in
June so the Kings will be running. Maybe do a camp out
and anyone who wants to come is welcome. Beck, Gene and
I are all hoping you'll come this way. I know everyone
wants a piece of you but I asked first several months
back. Pits being so popular huh?
Any way to ALL BOMBERS, if you want to visit Alaska
we would love to see you all. If anyone is planning a
trip to the marvelous Kenai Peninsula next year try to
make our get together. I'll post something in the
Sandstorm when we firm the dates up.
Thinking of you all. Enjoy reading your entries.
-Jackie Hanson Hewett ('67)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen (
Re: Great Grandparents
Well to those that are thankful that they are not
Great Grandparents. I am a Great Grammie!! My Oldest
Grandson made me a Great Grammie on March 16, 2003!!
Willie was born at 25 weeks and is doing great! He now
weights 8 pounds! Doesn't sound like much?? Well when
he was born he was 1 pound 12 ounces, 13" long. Thank
God he's a fighter! He'd doing better each day! He had
a rough go of it at first but he's doing great now! Yes
I'm a young Great Grammie but then I was only 35 when I
was made a Grammie in the first place! I'm going to be
a Grammie again in April! My second daughter is giving
me another GrandChild! Her first baby! I can't wait!
Love them babies!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Down Town Belevedere, WA!
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>>From: Vicki Schrecengost Carney ('67)
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
History was never one of my strong suits, but I can
definitely relate to how learning about your ancestors
can change your life, or at least change your outlook.
I have been living in the D.C. area for nearly 30 years
now and have made numerous trips to the National
Archives researching my family tree. Once when my
parents were visiting, I dragged them down there, too.
Can you imagine how much it meant to my Dad to flip
pages in a volume of Civil War records and find out
that his grandfather (who really raised him) was a part
of the PA cavalry and was shot off his horse in the
Battle of Cedar Creek that took place a mere hour from
my house? Of course no one could spell back then--
especially a name like Schrecengost--but the records
were clear as can be. We were actually able to follow
his hospitalizations and eventual discharge from the
army. They hold re-enactments at Cedar Creek quite
frequently and I took my Dad one year. It is moving,
to say the least. I have not had as much luck with my
Mom's side of the family, but I persevere. If only I
had known when I was studying the Civil War what I know
now, it would have meant so much more. My kids have
benefitted from my sleuthing.
Thanks for sharing your stories.
-Vicki Schrecengost Carney ('67)
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>>From: Peggy Hartnett ('72)
Re: "Alternate Spellings" in Genealogy
I work at the museum here in Bisbee, AZ and we have
just completed a survey and creation of a database for
our historic cemetery, The Evergreen Cemetery. It is
currently being considered for National Historic
Landmark status. The point of "thinking" about how
many ways a name might be spelled could not be more
important. We have sorted through all kinds of original
documents to create a database of over 14,000 entries.
Like it or not, early "white" records keepers either
didn't know or didn't care how "Mexicans" spelled
names. I have one set of records where every "Juan",
has been re-nationalized to some Scandinavian ancestry
and is now "Jann" - go figure! And then there is the
handwriting issue - Thank god for the good sisters at
Christ the King, people can always read my writing,
I wish I could say the same about people who were
"official" record keepers. YIKES! My favorite example
of how we write what we "hear" or think we saw: someone
was looking for their great uncle "Henri M. Albrecht"
finally found him as: "Henry Malbrecht".
Good luck to all of you on the hunt, just remember
to think creatively and no idea is too wacky to try.
-Peggy Hartnett ('72) ~ Bisbee, AZ
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>>Daniel A. Breard, III ('50) ~ 9/6/32 - 8/16/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/04/03
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12 Bombers, 1 NAB, and 1 funeral notice today:
Ralph Myrick ('51), Denny Kline ('57)
John Northover ('59), Patti Jones ('60)
Helen Cross ('62), Leoma Coles ('63)
Ron Richards ('63), Kathy Coppinger ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Bob Grout ('66WB)
Lynn Noble ('72), Ed Pearson ('86)
Ken Somebody (NAB - Not A Bomber)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
To: All Bombers
I read in the paper today that Ira Nickolson ('51RIP)
passed away in Nashville, TN on August 27th. Everyone
called him Junior, however, I understand that he
preferred to be called 'Nick.' After graduation I lost
contact with him and had no idea where he was. No, I
know. God be with him and the Nickolson family. It
seems as though that our class is getting smaller and
smaller.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Denny Kline ('57)
Re: Dick DeVine ('57RIP)
To: Ken Neal ('57)
Ken
How kind of you to remember Richard DeVine with
such reverence. He was among the most friendly, earnest
and honest people I ever met. Though we were never
close friends, he was always friendly and warm - to
everyone. Your entry brought back pleasant memories of
one of our most outstanding classmates. . . thank you
for sharing.
-Denny Kline ('57)
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>>From: John R. Northover ('59)
Jackie Hanson Hewett ('67) - Vicki Schrecengost Carney ('67)
and Peggy Hartnett ('72) all mentioned family histories.
Which brought to mind the ancestor search I have been through.
Sand Point in Seattle has a National Archive with
most documents-micro fiche-facilities that are in
Washington D.C. I looked through the census documents
[Pierce County] and found my GGFather, William
Northover from England, listed in the 1860 and 1870 US
Census. He had married a 'local' lady. My GGMother was
the product of an Irish [Corcoran] and Indian [Cowlitz]
DNA exchange. My GGFather was listed as 'W' while my
GGMother was listed as 'HB' and the children in one
census were listed as 'W' the other had them all as
'HB'. [White and Half Breed ... in case you were
wondering.] I was able to make copies of the Census
pages.
I found my GGFather had acquired a donation claim
after his obligation with the Hudson Bay Fur Co ended.
The sold that after 'civilization' came to close for
his taste and he move to another donation claim near
Muck Creek -Spanaway for more peace and quite. His
original donation claim is now part of down town Tacoma
... $$$$.
I did not know until after I left H.S. that I had a
ton of relatives living in Yakima-White Swan area -
William Northover had six kids, three sons. William,
John and Joseph. William and Joseph married back into
the 'Indian' side. John did not. For what ever reason -
my dad never talked about 'them'. Before he died he
made contact and would visit the relatives quite
frequently. At his burial, a Jack Northover came to the
funeral and said a few words grave side. He told the
gathered how my dad had come to the various ceremonies
over his last years, how he had participated and how he
had made his peace.
Another place for finding ancestral information is
the internet. Since I have a rather unusual name ...
'Northover' I did a search in Yahoo.
I found a news paper article on the internet that
told about my GGfather being shot by a member of some
vigilante group. As the news paper reported described
it "the vigilante member 'drunk from wild whisky' came
on to William Northover's property and tried to get his
oldest daughter, Jane to go into the barn with him
[remember she was considered a 'half breed' back then
... 'no' did not mean 'no'] She was able to run faster
and managed to escape. The local sheriff came to the
property to find William shot [the first news article
reported he had died.] and the vigilante passed out in
the barn. It took about a week to get the entire story
straight - William lived and the vigilante was in jail
and the entire countryside was outraged with the
behavior of a few men.
I found a Peter Northover PhD - Senior Research
Fellow at Oxford - Ancient Metals. I emailed him and
made contact. My wife, son and I actually met him in
L.A. for lunch several years ago. He lectures at
various Anthro-Departments at some of our leading
universities. He is also an expert witness in his area
of expertise. Peter and his lovely wife, Allison, came
to San Diego on two other occasions and sailed with us.
He is interested in the Northover lineage also and had
been looking into his line. He found the document that
was signed by my GGFather and the Hudson Bay Fur
company when my GGFather left England. Additionally,
Peter has researched back to the 17th Century. Peter
and I may be related at the 7th or 8th cousin level.
I found an Elizabeth Northover PhD from Jamaica.
She has a doctorate in Economics from Cambridge. I had
emailed heR as well and made contact. She had traveled
to New York to visit her Northover relatives. She
called and we had a great little chat. She at one point
said 'Can I ask you what color you are?" ... I said
"Heinz 57." [On my Father's side -Mostly English,
Irish, Indian and French. My Mother's - English and
German ... "Heinz 57" ]. She told me that she was
"Black." I asked about her ancestors. She said that
the son of the original Northover that had come from
England had fallen in love with her GMother. He refused
to give her up so he was "kicked out of the Jamaica
Northover Clan". She is now working for the Jamaica
Government - something to do with sugar prices. She
told me that most of the Northovers in New York City
are from that union.
Every once in a while I will browse the internet
for 'Northover' .. yahoo has over 12,500 hits ... there
seems to have been several Northovers that left England
in the 1800s for Canada, NZ, Australia, Jamaica and
America. I have over 100 email addresses of various
Northovers throughout the world. Every once in a while
I will terrorize them with an email Christmas letter or
just a 'Howdy' ... some reply - most do not. Can you
blame them? Most of the Northovers that left England
in the 1800s that arrived in NZ, Australia, Canada,
Pacific Northwest and Jamaica seemed to have married
into the 'local' indigenous groups. I have found
Northovers in the Mori, Aborigine, Jamaican and
American Indians.
More and more English death, birth and marriage
records are being put on line. The English have sites
where you can leave messages that your are doing such
and such, requesting information.
I left a brief history of my side of the Northover
tree on one site and got an email response from a Henry
Northover: "Hi John: In case you haven't been inundated
with clarifying replies from this side of the Atlantic,
I thought I'd give you some info on your grandfather's
ancestors. The name Northover came from a tiny village
in Somerset, England. The village (which was a pub and
post office and about 3 houses) has now been absorbed
by the town of Ilchester. The name Northover comes from
a corruption of the situation of a settlement north of
the River Yeo (also in Somerset). So the settlement
just 'north-of-yeo' became 'Northover'. Likewise there
are 'Westovers' west of the River Yeo.
I can only add that in our branch of the
Northovers, we can trace them back to the 1600s to a
graveside in a village called 'Aller' (pronounced
'alla') in Somerset. There lies buried a Rachel
Northover and a family coat-of-arms under the carpet
just in front of the altar.
Hope this helps in one of the many ways we try to
establish 'who we are' and 'how we got here'.
With best wishes Henry"
And now we know the rest of the story ...
Bomber Olays!!!
john '59
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: Betty King Moody('53)
Re: Cherokee
We had spoken about genealogy a while back when you
came to the Puget Sound Area Luncheon in Fife. We did
not talk about Cherokee in your family at that time. I
had looked forward to you being at the luncheon again
some time. Would still like to see you at the luncheon
again. I was going to contact you about the genealogy.
Still have your email address in my address book. I
will contact you in about a week. Would be glad to have
your help in the genealogy if you are still open to
helping me. I'm sure you will be able to help me more
than I knew, being as you have traced the Cherokee side
of your family.
To: Mike Lewis ('60)
Re: Cherokee
Thanks Mike for sharing the links. Its always good
to find more. How was the Whale meat?
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: Great Grandchildren
O.K., O.K. Jeff I concede. I'm not quite ready for
great grandchildren yet. Being as the two oldest
grandchildren of mine are turning 15 in October and
November. Thoughts of great grandchildren have been
coming on my mind. Or maybe it's just reality they are
getting older. Hopefully all of my grandchildren will
finish college before marriage and children.
To: Ken Neal ('57)
Re: Richard DeVine ('57RIP)
I also think of Richard every year at some time. I
too have his obituary tucked away amongst high school
photos. Richard was very special and died so young. I
will not ever forget the day of his death.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - Temps
still in the 80s. Comfortable though, except a
couple of hours in the afternoon.
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Greetings from "back home in Indiana" where we
almost got flooded out. We've had tons of rain the past
few days, and our lawn is as green as it is in April
when we expect the rains.
We've been working on sprucing the place up a bit,
as with all the rain, everything has grown like crazy
while we were gone, especially the weeds seem to do
this and anything else we don't want.
My husband is off on a new adventure tomorrow: he
will join the ranks of the back to schoolers at
seminary in Dayton, OH. And we are looking forward to
the Notre Dame game this Saturday. We bought a new
little barbecue so we can "tail gate" with non-Bomber
friends from Issaquah.
Hope to see other Bombers there, Gregor Hanson ('65),
will you be there??
I've been reading all the family history with
interest. I agree history about any subject would have
been better if we thought about our connections to the
event. But I'm not up to starting to search for old
family members yet, I have enough trouble keeping up
with the living ones I know.
After driving home alone I'm quite familiar with
all the current country western songs. I probably
should try to watch the Country Western Music awards,
as I'd have an educated opinion about the winners. But
I did enjoy my trek across country and all the people I
got to visit along the way, including some Kirk
relatives in Fargo, ND.
I did hear an interesting weather alert on
Monday just as I had crossed into Rockford, IL they
interrupted the radio station I had on to state that
there was a flood warning in Vermillion County near
Danville, IL. They went on to say that there had been
4 to 6 inches of rain in that county last night, and
rain was continuing, and flood could result, and we
were advised not to travel in high water over the
roads.
I did drive through that county a few hours later,
with no problems, but I noted lots of flooding in low-
lying ground along the high way. I thought it was
probably a precaution after those poor people had
gotten swept off the road in Kansas due to flooding.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ at home in West Harrison, IN
where we haven't had rain in the last 4 hours, and
the little lake is looking good. It's sort of
green... with all the greenery around it and the
gray sky which promises more rain today, but dryer
weather for the weekend.
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>>From: Leoma Coles ('63)
Had a great 1st Birthday party last night for my
granddaughter Bryanna! She had lots of fun getting
frosting all over her face and we had a house full of
friends and relatives. Now we are planning on going on
her first camping trip this coming week-end to Devil's
Lake park in Lincoln City. Should be lots of fun! It's
great to share our experiences with friends from the
past and it's great to be a grandparent too!
Take call all,
-Leoma Coles ('63) ~ Salem, OR - where it's in the 70s
this morning and calm.
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>>From: Ron Richards ('63)
To: Donna Bowers Rice ('63)
I share your concerns regarding deceit in the Arab
world, but have you noticed that the basic arguments to
support our hurried march to war in Iraq were also
deceptive? I wonder how this too could have been done
in the name of religion.
-Ron Richards ('63)
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>>From: Kathy Coppinger ('64)
Re: Cherokee lineage
To: Mike Lewis ('60)
Thanks for the Cherokee websites! My great
grandmother (my Dad's grandmother) was full blood
Cherokee. My family does not have much information on
her besides her full name, but most exciting...we have
a picture! Anyway, thanks again for the links...they
will be interesting reading.
-Kathy Coppinger ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
WHAT: Bakersfield Bomber Luncheon
WHERE: Coco's on Rosedale Highway
WHEN: Saturday, September 27th, 2003
TIME: 1:00 P.M.
DIRECTIONS: Highway 99 to the Rosedale exit---West on
Rosedale,to Jet Way (has a stoplight), turn left,
follow road into Coco's parking lot.
Look for the Bomber shirts, and/or the loud voices---we
won't be easy to miss.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - hot temps and
high humidity are still with us----lightning
and thunder storms last night----NOT my favorite
things!
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: Moving tribute to Viet-Nam Vets
This is for all the Richland High school alumni
Vets. For a really moving Tribute to Viet-Nam Vets.
http://www.palletmastersworkshop.com/namflash.html We will never forget.
-Bob Grout ('66WB), USN Vet, (Mobile Riverine Force) 1968-1969
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>>From: Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
I enjoyed reading all of the entries about history
(loved Peggy Hartnett's ('72) and would love her job!)
and researching family history. I got into this when I
began consulting and had a little more time to spend on
hobbies. And then --it bit me -- the genealogy bug --
and I've succumbed to it's spell/fever ever since.
I've learned so much about our family lines, met a
lot of wonderful shirttail relatives and others who are
willing and eager to share info, while at the same time
completing some 'soul work' for myself.
I found in our Noble family lines where our great
uncle, Liberty Noble, wrote a wonderful short bio about
his life from 1809 to 1902 (and documented all of those
memories for us). When the events of September 11, 2001
occurred, I reread some of my great uncle's profound
words because they were so apropos to the times --
substantiating, once again, that history does repeat
itself. Here are some of the compelling words from my
Liberty Noble who said it eloquently in his "Brief
Sketches in the life of Liberty Noble", 1894.
"I will endeavor to give in the total book some of
the things I remember in my life's history; not
that it is a romance or adventure, but the hand of
Providence has guided every quiet, humble existence
through changing scenes of life, and till now, I
sit upon one of the highest peaks of age. And,
perhaps, some of my young friends would like to
know what I see as I gaze down into the valleys of
the past years where their fathers have lived,
labored and loved.
The changes and events that have taken place since
my life began have been many and wonderful.
Millions of undying souls have come into this
world, and millions more have passed beyond its
boundaries. Kingdoms have sprung into being, and
other nations have passed away. Boundary lines have
been blotted out, changed and made. Wars have been
waged. Heroes have triumphed. Great men have been
overthrown and battlefields have been deluged
in human blood for the sacred cause of liberty.
so, perhaps these few scattering items of my life
may help to give you some idea of the history of
those happy, toiling, quiet people, who live in the
western settlements of the United States during the
same period among whom, oh kind reader, we hope
that you can point out, with pride, some of your
own ancestors." -Liberty Noble, 1894
So, for those of you who have been thinking about
researching your family history, please don't wait
another day. It's a treasure awaiting your discovery!
-Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Ed Pearson ('86)
Date: Thursday 08/28/2003 3:32:41pm
Comments: Lookin for any old friends/classmates.
Drop a line.
Ed Pearson ('86)
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>>From: Thermion -7 (NOT a Sandstorm recipient)
Re: 1986 RICHLAND BOMBERS RESEARCH? PLEASE?!?
Hmm- Where to start...
In 1987, while in college at Central Washington
University, I went out with a girl Angela from Richland
Washington... I'm not sure if she was a Bomber of a
Falcon... she and I went out for a year, then I ended
up taking a year off from school and lost track of her.
By the time I made it back, she was gone... (somebody
told me they thought she died)... any way, it's been
bugging me for 16 years.
Her name was Angela Bates I believe that she
graduated High School in 1986 (but i could be off by a
year). Her major was Music, and I know she played a
prominent role in her high school music dept.
I know it's a few years after you graduated, but
could you look in an old year book to see if anyone
with that name appears for the class of '86?
Thanks in advance for the weird request-
Ken (NOT a Sandstorm recipient)
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>>Ira Nicholson ('51) ~ 1933 - 8/27/03
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/05/03
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Gus Keeney ('57), Mike Lewis ('60)
Patti Jones (60), Gary Behymer ('64)
Jeff Michael ('65), Brad Upton ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carolyn Halstead Edgar ('61WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Richard DeVine (57RIP)
To: Ken Neal ('57)
Thanks for the Note you wrote about my good friend
Richard. I was in the Navy in Japan at the time of the
accident. Mom and Dad sent me the article from the
paper and I was really bummed out. I never did get the
story straight, so thanks for filling out the missing
Data.
RIP, Rich.
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Mike Lewis ('60)
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) and Kathy Coppinger ('64)
It's very hard to find information about tribal
ancestors. The census is very sketchy and I guess
did not include them at all. They cannot be found on
shipping manifests or passenger lists of course. From a
physical point of view, their existence and history are
embedded very deeply in the electrodynamics of the
earth, so that native American culture is very
difficult to even see from capital premises.
Names are easily obscured in nature -- a name
passed from my father's side in Arkansas was Running
Deer. Cherokee people were one of few tribes that had a
written language. It is hard to find why the Cherokee
were forced to leave their native lands in Florida but
the Trail of Tears was certainly discouraging to their
sense of humanity and that scar has remained a long
time. I'm not an authority on it, though.
The whale meat was light pink, and had the texture
and flavor of beef that had been soaked in water for a
very long time. Rather figures.
-Mike Lewis ('60)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
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: Sunday, September 14, 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!
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - cooling
trend is coming. I would rather it stay hot for
another month or so. Guess I will have to go
south for the winter to get the heat.
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
Re: Soapbox or Sandstorm from September 4th?
Is there someone out in Bomberville that wants to
revive the Soapbox [aka THE SANDBOX]? I believe we need
one otherwise the Alumni Sandstorm's editors will have
to 'call the shot'... and here we go to a No fair! No
fair! situation... Let's play fair or don't play at all (;-)
The original intent was to share Richland memories...
and yes, the Alumni Sandstorm has metamorphosed into
a bit more than the original intention.
I still would like to accomplish all of the
following for the Class of 1964... and others.
(1) Get alumni interests to an all time high so that
more than the same 105 people show up to a class
reunion that graduated 500+.
(2) Find 'lost' members who have not attended any
reunions.
(3) Find 'should have beens', 'would have beens' and
'could of beens'.
(4) Repeat R2K in the year 2010.
(5) Tweek those people, still living in Richland, and
the surrounding area, to be motivated to come to a
reunion.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: Where'd I come From
Hey Guys and Gals...here's a couple quickies I hope
you enjoy.
First, in genealogy, my mom's dad was a Hatfield
(guess that makes me one). Any other Hatfield's or,
perhaps nasty McCoy's out there? Gots to keep the feud
alive, ya know.
Item 2...back at you, Jackie Hanson Hewitt ('67)...
When I was very young, 5 or 6, I also knew all about
the birds and bees. In fact, my mom had showed me the
scar on her tummy where I came out. So, one day I
noticed another scar, on her ankle (she had several
surgeries as a child for polio). Being the bright and
enlightened child that I was...I asked her if that was
where the doctors opened her up to get my foot out.
Note to Maren: You have the patience of ALL the
saints...and Steve Carson ('58) is a very lucky guy.
When my checks bounce just twice, my bank cuts me off.
-DJ Jeff Michael ('65)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Re: Cherokee
Imagine my surprise as I started to dig into my
"roots". Turns out Mike Davis ('74) and I are twins
that were separated at birth!! BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
knew Mike would eat enough for both of us, it was too
much for her and she put me up for adoption. It gets
stranger: both of us are full blooded Cherokee Chiefs!
-Brad Upton ('74)
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5 Bombers, 1 Bomber Mom and 1 funeral notice today:
Dore Tyler ('53), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Lola Heidlebaugh ('60), Donna Bowers ('63)
Jeff Curtis ('69), BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vernon "Bud" Van Dusen ('52)
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CONTINUING today and tomorrow:
Club 40, '53 & '58 Reunions
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>>From: Dore Tyler ('53)
Re: Gary Behymer ('64) comments in the 9/5/03 Sandstorm
What he said.
-Dore Tyler ('53) ~ Tacoma, WA
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Bombers have fun in life
Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) always signs off her
Bomber e-mail "Bombers have fun". As I read the 16 days
of the 'Storm I left unread while in Alaska, I can't
help but think how true it is. Your hobbies, your
travels, family and Bomber activities are fun and
interesting to read about. This is a unique medium that
outsiders just don't comprehend. I have a number of
Bomber friends and even a relative or two that just
don't have an interest in the net. Too bad they are
missing it.
To: Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52)
Your note of boat motor troubles near the Ice
Harbor dam jarred my memory to about 20 years ago when
I also hit that bar that runs along the South side of
the channel near the dam. I badly bent a brand new
stainless steel prop but was able to make it very
slowly back to Clover Island and my pickup and trailer.
Embarrassingly, that was the second time I had hit that
bar in a year's time. It was not well marked in those
days, maybe it still isn't.
Re: How I spent my 2 weeks "vacation".
By now most of you readers have figured out that
pyrotechnics and explosives are a big part of my life.
I just finished 16 days in Alaska doing my thing. I did
three displays for the State Fair in Palmer. I knew
the shows went well, but Fair officials were really
delighted and I was told to expect a new long term
contract early next year. I also spent a couple of days
helping some of my Alaska pyro friends set up and fire
the Houston Founder's Day display on the 16th. Then I
spent two days working for the Saddleback Island show
on Big Lake on the 31st. This is probably the largest
display in Alaska. We put up 700 foot wide "walls" of
pyrotechnic effects. It was a grand display. There must
have been close to 400 boats on the lake for this
annual season-ending event.
In my spare time I visited with some fellow members
of the Society of Explosives Engineers but none had a
shot on days I could make it. And, I was invited to
attend a "machine gun" shoot. These were licensed
dealers and/or licensed owners and weapons. We burned
through thousands of rounds of ammo in a wide variety
of weapons. My favorite was the WW2 German Schmieser
and I ran a dozen clips through it. It was loud. I am
very hard of hearing and had heavy noise protection
muffs and it still hurt my ears. They were very
generous and would not let me pay for ammo. The guys
and gals just kept saying here try this one. My ears
rang for hours.
One of my Alaska crew from the Fair brought his
bowling ball cannon to the shoot. (Don't try this at
home) Specially engineered and manufactured, that gun
put old used bowling balls over 1/2 mile up (over 15
seconds from apogee to splashdown) and over a mile out
at max trajectory. Both with only 3 oz of Black powder.
And if that wasn't enough, they had also a cannon made
for old bowling pins. It was easy to put them well out
of sight. I am told there are a fair number of the
bowling ball cannons and they have 2 competition meets
a year up there. They shoot at stacks of 55 gal drums
at 300-500 feet. Nutty as it may sound, these are
serious folks. With nearly 50 years in the business I
think I can recognize "kooks" pretty fast. I continue
to be impressed with the safety and sound attitudes of
my Alaskan friends. They are a great bunch with zero
tolerance of kooky types.
This trip was mostly low key and easy going and I
had a great time with many fine friends. The business
side of my trip was a great success. I saw lots of
moose, a bear, a wolverine, and a nice fat red fox. I
rate this vacation in my top 10. It is good to be home
even for 4 days. I am off to Minneapolis Sunday PM for
a week at the Marriott downtown for an annual pyro
convention. Seems like the older I get the more fun I
have, the more I value relationships with friends and
the better life is.
Wow! My son just right now called me from a
courtroom. His 5 year fight is over, and he finally got
full and complete custody of my 9 year old
granddaughter from her drug infested mother. Victoria
is a lovely and sweet child and I think God that her
terror is at last over. This is a happy day.
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ From my office near sunny
and warm Olympia, WA
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Re: Portland/Vancouver Bomber Luncheon
DATE: September 13, 2003
LUNCH TIME: 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree/Columbia River
Jantzen Beach/Portland
NOTE: If you need directions, e-mail Lola or Fred!
RSVP: Lola by Sept. 11
Join us and bring your pictures (or come see ours!)
of the August 3rd Battle Ground Lake State Park Bomber
picnic!
Please RSVP to Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60) by
Thursday, September 11 so we can be sure to have
enough for the special room Fred Schafer ('63)
arranges for us!
See you there!
All Bomber Spouses and Friends are welcome!
-Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
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>>From: Donna Bowers Rice ('63)
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Re: Maren
On 9-4-03, I replied to an e-mail to me sent from
Ron Richards about the politics of the day when I hit
the reply button it was also sent to you. What got
printed 0n 9-4-03 was not even 1/2 of what I said and
it was taken out of context.
Please make everyone aware that when they answer a
friend's e-mail to NOT just hit the reply button, but
begin a whole new letter so that you do not reply to
more places than you wish.
Thanks!
-Donna Bowers Rice ('63)
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[Bomber apologies, Donna... when one hits the REPLY
button while reading the Alumni Sandstorm, the reply
does, indeed go to the Sandstorm... IF you want to send
an INDIVIDUAL reply to a particular Sandstorm entry,
the person's email address is listed directly under
their name at the BEGINNING of their entry... this is in
the email version of the Sandstorm (email addresses are
stripped from the online version). -Maren]
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>>From: Jeff Curtis ('69)
Re: Cherokee
To: Brad Upton ('74)
Brad...Kemosabe
Smearing your mom's lipstick on your face and
shooting suction-cup tipped arrows at Mike "Crazy
Horse" Davis ('74) while running around the back yard
screaming "Wooo, wooo, death to the white eyes, wooo,
wooo" in your seventy-five cent JJ Newberry's "Official
Indian War Bonnet" with multi-colored feathers and chin
strap does not qualify either of you for Cherokee Chief
status. I may have meant you'd never have a girlfriend
however. I mean, weren't you in high school at the
time?
-Jeff Curtis ('69)
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
To: Brad Upton ('74)
I didn't put you up for adoption, Brad... the
Cherokee's came and took you one night and I never saw
you again until you and Mike became friends in school.
Wonder why they didn't take Mike?
-BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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Funeral Notice
>>Kathy Gire Hurt ('66) ~ 6/1/48 - 9/1/03
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Dateline: Richland
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10 Bombers, 1 Bomber Mom, and 1 former teacher today:
Ann Bishop ('56), Gus Keeney ('57)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Tim Smyth ('62)
Patti Snider ('65), John Allen ('66)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Mike Davis ('74)
BJ Davis (Bomber Mom), Lynn Dunton (former teacher)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lisa Peterson ('71)
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>>From: Ann Bishop Ousley ('56)
Can you tell me how to read the Sandstorm on the net?
-Ann Bishop Ousley ('56)
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[There is a set of links at the end of EVERY Alumni
Sandstorm... one goes to the Sandstorm website at:
AlumniSandstorm.com Add that
to your favorites when you get there... scroll a bit
and click on the month/day you want to read. -Maren]
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Hi all,
Sue had another test today at Kadlec hospital
today. Will find out the results tomorrow the 7th. She
seemed in better spirits tonight. They came in about
9:00 PM and moved her to room 260, so remember that
tomorrow if you call her!!!! They say they got good
pictures today to study and will be able to "maybe"
figure out the Mystery!!
If she can keep nourishment and medicine down,
maybe we can head for home in Yuma this next week or
so. She was very sleepy this evening and told me to
take a break and go to the Club 40 Function and Visit
with old friends. No Pun intended on the "Old"!!!!
It was great to see the troops from the other
classes. Jim Smith came up to me and said that it was
too bad Charles Collins wasn't there or he, Dennis
Barr, Jim and I could have worked up one of the Sandmen
(Male Quartet) numbers!!! That would have been a
misdemeanor because I have hardly sung a note since
I got out of High School!!!
It was nice to hear from all the people that told
me that Sue was on their "Prayer Chains". All those
powerful "Bomber Prayers" might be helping!!!
Signing off for now so I can get this off.
Thanks all,
Gus & Sue Keeney
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Sorry I had to close my posting quick yesterday and
get to SeaTac to pickup a stranded traveling friend. I
Didn't have time to add that I will have 12 to 15
passes to the Hillsboro Air show (in NE Oregon) Saturday
September 20. Now these are not just plain ole general
admission tickets, NOSIREEBOB. We are an Air show
Sponsor and thus, have a large pavilion tent with
tables and chairs and edibles. Haven't decided on a
menu yet but there should be plenty. These are first
class seats for the show. And yes there will be
fireworks and special effects that evening. You will
be free to wander around the static displays (parked
planes) from noon til about 2:30 when the flying
performances start. That goes till about 5:30 and the
night air show starts at 7:30. We will serve a light
dinner during that break. In addition to the fireworks
display choreographed to music, the special effects
will include a several hundred foot "wall of fire" and
will be worth seeing.
I will give these special passes free to Bomber
alums for the asking. Please e-mail me directly [to my
email address above] and I will figure out the best
way to get them to you. There may be some VIP parking
passes available too but I won't know for a few days.
I would give those to persons with limited abilities
first.
Please do not request passes unless you are sure
you will use them. We have a limited number and I will
have more requests than passes. Each person entering
will need a pass. Sorry I don't have more available but
this is a rather expensive public relations effort and
we need to maximize the expenditure.
One small caveat....there will be as many as 100
of our clients and prospective clients present in the
pavilion. So we ask only persons over 16. Please
understand the reason for this.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Tim Smyth ('62)
Re: WSU Football
The Cougars played a great game at Notre Dame, but
the luck of the Irish prevailed in overtime. Maren’s
and my Dad, Walt Smyth (ND class of 1937), is smiling
in heaven today. Notre Dame was really fortunate to
win. That was a great catch in the end zone by WSU to
tie the game. My classmate Helen Cross Kirk ('62), a
WSU alum, was there. Sorry Helen.
-Tim Smyth ('62) ~ Hudson Falls, NY
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>>From: Patti Snider Miller ('65)
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
I enjoyed reading on your Alaska trip. Bowling ball
cannons.....wow!!! That is amazing!!!!
I am so glad your granddaughter, Victoria, gets to
be with Dad and Grandpa. Sounds like there will be more
love with you guys. Congratulations!!
Bomber Cheers,
-Patti Snider Miller ('65) ~ Richland - where it is 89°
and the weatherman said it was going to cool
off....RIGHT)
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>>From: John Allen ('66)
For anyone who wants to throw bombs at US
Government foreign policy and generally engage in
political commentary, I suggest they volunteer to
Maren to shoulder the task of reviving the long
defunct "SANDBOX." I for one would be happy to joust
with anyone from the left wing in that forum, but some
recent comments in the 9/4/03 Sandstorm were out of the
stated bounds for Sandstorm subject matter. I think
Maren dropped her guard for just a wink or two of rest.
-John Allen ('66)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
To: Bill Gire ('67)
I'm so very sorry to hear about your lost of your
sister, Kathy Gire Hurt ('66RIP). May God watch and
care for you and your family.
-Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
One of your many classmates from Christ the King
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
Well, I see the bald funnyman, Brad Upton ('74) is
back in front of his old computer pounding the keys and
getting a jab or two in at me. AND being joined by
Jeff "Mr. Short Story" Curtis ('69) and even my mother,
B.J. Davis.
Now, as for Brad being adopted by my parents.... no
truth to that! He just would never go home! On the
occasions when he did leave, there were times that I
would go with him and spend the night at the Upton's.
Funny thing about the Upton's house - no combs or
brushes in the entire place!!!
As for Jeff Curtis, he lived at the west end block
of Tinkle and my family was located on the central
block. The dividing street was Birch. We were always
told "Never cross Birch to the West. There are strange
people on that end of Tinkle." I always believed that
and seldom challenged that advice. I remember once our
dog ventured across Birch and entered "The Tinkle
Zone." Poor critter, never saw him again.
As for my mother... she thinks Brad is the "cat's
a**" and she enjoys reading Jeff's stories. I hate to
see my elderly mother fall under such influence. So you
two need to step back and direct that unruly influence
on someone else. If not, the Cherokee will attack!!!
-Mike Davis ('74)
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
Sounds more like something you would have done Jeff
...and Mike has Cherokee blood so therefore since Brad
is his twin brother so must he right?
-BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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>>From: Lynn Dunton (former teacher)
Re: Geneology
Geneology is fascinating and so is journaling.
For those of you who have enjoyed finding "your roots,"
please don't forget to write your chapter for your
descendents.
-Lynn Dunton (former teacher)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/08/03
Dateline: Richland
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilyn DeVine ('52), Marilyn Peddicord ('53)
Mary Jones ('56), Gus Keeney ('57)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Jay Siegel ('61)
John Adkins ('62), Earl Bennett ('63)
Jim House ('63), Susan Hurst ('65)
Susie Smith ('67), Louie Yesberger ('67)
Connie Leyson ('69)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley Armstrong Dvorak ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Adele Paulsen Sorenson ('63)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52)
Wow! What a great weekend! Club 40, along with the
classes of '53 and '58, celebrating their respective
events, had the banquet room at the Shilo filled to
over-flowing. It was great to see some "really old"
friends!
But first things first:
Our friend and cohort, Ron Snow ('52) phoned
Thursday to say, "I won't be able to make it to Club 40
this weekend. I had my annual heart attack." He
chuckled, but of course it isn't really funny. He is
doing well and was driving to his rehab physical
therapy when he called.
To: Gus Keeney ('57)
I had not realized Sue is hospitalized here in the
Tri-Cities. I didn't get to say hello last night but
want you to know my blood type is O neg. If Sue needs
donations, please let me know! My loving prayers are
with you both.
Re: Richard DeVine ('57RIP)
I've lost my compuserve mail, so can't be sure of
the man who sent in the beautiful remembrance of my
younger brother, Richard, but wanted to send an epilogue:
Rich left Florida after working at the Fontainbleu
Hotel for the winter and spring. Next he worked with
our brother, Terry ('52), as the voice of Paul Bunyon
at the Trees of Mystery in the Redwood Forest on Hwy.
101, near Klamath and Crescent City, CA. He met a
"sweet young thing" there and they fell very much in
love. She was 1 year older than he, worked as a Dental
Hygienist, and lived in a suburb of Vancouver, B.C. At
the time of the fatal car wreck, Rich was enrolled at
CBC, taking general courses with an eye toward Business
Administration. He and Marilyn were engaged to be
married but had not set a date. She and I have
continued to keep in touch over the years.
Thank you for your very lovely mention of Richard.
Although we are all special and unique in the sight of
God, truly, Rich was one of a kind.
To Randy and Kathy Fulmer:
My heart-felt condolences to all the family. Your
mother was such a wonderful lady! A treasure to all who
knew her. I'm not sure how many years you lived across
the street from us on Cottonwood, but we truly loved
and appreciated her.
-Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52) ~ Richland - where it is
getting downright COLD!! Please note my change
of email address.
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>>From: Marilyn Peddicord Whitley ('53)
Hello out there:
I have just returned from the class of '53 reunion.
My sincere compliments to everyone who planned and put
on the weekend. It was very well done.
While in town, I tried to contact my classmate
Thurley (Jean) Prather McConnell. There was no answer.
During the weekend the KC newsletter was delivered,
(Lee and I were staying with my mother, now 87... she
will be a 70-year grad next year). I noticed that both
Jean and Jim's names were on their prayer list. Can
anyone tell me what is happening? Thanks very much.
-Marilyn Peddicord Whitley ('53)
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>>From: Mary Jones Metcalf ('56)
O.K., I'm needing help from some of the awesome
grads of Col Hi (it'll never be other than that for
me!) as football season is here and I've been mortally
injured by Direct TV.
Terminal depression has hit as That Company decided
to completely change the sports channels available
without informing this grandmother that she would be
paying the extra football premium but would not have
the pleasure of seeing her grandson play for Columbia
University. It seems that Pay More Get Less is their
policy for this year. They will not be showing any of
the Ivy League games and I'm not sure I can survive
that deprivation. Anyway, I'm wondering if any of you
real football addicts know how I can get these games?
The Football Network is supposed to be showing 4 of the
games but I can't find a local company that has access.
ARRRRRGGGGGGHHHH! Cold turkey will make me a mean old
woman. I haven't missed watching my favorite running
back since he first donned a #37 jersey for Los Gatos
High. Someone should inform the TV mucky-mucks that
there is real danger in messing with a grandmother! Any
help out there? Or do I need to book my flights now?
Thanks for this forum!
-Mary Jones Metcalf ('56)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Sue's Condition
Sunday afternoon:
Just got a call from the Doctor and he says that he
found the tumor that was the cause of the blood loss.
He's conferring with a Dr. Kincaid who will do the
surgery to remove it in the next day or so. Looks like
all those "Bomber Prayers" are really paying off. This
is the best news that we have heard in two weeks.
Thanks again all.
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Location of Hillsboro
Jay Siegel ('61) pointed out that Hillsboro is in
NW OR near Portland not NE as I mistakenly wrote the
other day. Duuhh, sorry bout that.
By the way, congratulations to Jay who just passed
the test and is now a WA State Licensed Pyrotechnician.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ just before boarding a plane at Sea Tac.
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>>From: Jay Siegel ('61)
Re Fireworks shows
For all of you Bombers in the North Kitsap area in
Washington, there are going to be two nice fireworks
shows. One will be Tuesday night and will be fired from
the reservation land adjacent to Indianola on Jefferson
Point. The second show will be Thursday and fired from
a barge in Port Madison. The great thing about shows at
this time of the year is that they can be fired early -
between 8:30 and 9:30.
I hope that some of you are able to enjoy these
shows with me.
Clear blue skies and warm, gentle breezes
-Jay Siegel ('61) ~ Poulsbo, WA
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
Re: Club 40 Pictures
The Club Forty gathering this past week end was the
most well attended in the history of the organization.
Congratulations to Bert Pierard and his crew for this
resounding success.
I have approximately 100 pictures that I took
throughout the course of the weekend - and I have
promised to prepare a CD slide show of the event. To
make this a truly successful presentation I need more
pictures. Pictures that present more than one view of
the weekend - pictures that show more than just where I
was and just what I saw. I need your pictures.
If you took pictures during the Club 40 gathering
and would be willing to share your pictures with the
rest of Club 40 and also share their pictures in your
own collection, here is your chance. If your took
pictures with a digital camera, simply "burn" your
pictures to a CD and mail it to me. If you wish I will
return your CD to you.
If you used an analog camera, simply have the
processor place your pictures on a CD in addition to
the prints you request. Then send either that CD or a
copy of that CD to me. If you wish I will return your
CD to you.
I would like to have this slide show ready to
deliver by the end of September, so please get these
pictures to me in the best time you can.
My mailing address is: John Adkins - 2409 Boulder -
Richland, WA. 99352.
If you need more information contact me.
As soon as I have the photo presentation ready, I
will announce it here in the Sandstorm - and take
orders. I do know the price will be $10.00 for the CD.
That includes the cost of a blank cd - a cd case - the
labels - the mailing labels - the ink to print all of
that - the mailing envelope - and mailing costs, and of
course the pictures and the presentation. It's pretty
much a "cost recovery" project.
Please help us out here, the more pictures the
better the result.
-John Adkins "62" ~ Richland - we're getting a little rain tonight
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>>From: Earl Bennett ('63)
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
I don't think we were acquainted as Bombers, as
you graduated the year before I entered the hallowed
halls of Columbia High School. I've also never had an
opportunity to view one of your displays, but I keep
hoping. I just have to congratulate your son, and you
by proxy, on his custody results. I am too familiar
with how the courts bend over backwards to avoid
terminating maternal custody. Unfortunately for our
son, his ex-wife's drug abuse was during her mid-to-
late-teen years, before they got together, but the
emotional residue eventually resulted in her leaving
with their son, our grandson, when he was three (now
almost 8). His mother seems to have mellowed a bit in
the intervening 5 years, but still makes irresponsible
decisions (in spite of having remarried two years ago)
and doesn't recognize how her son's attitudinal and
behavioral problems are mirror images of her own. When
he spends six weeks with our son (and my wife watches
him while our son has to be at work and I get to
revisit my childhood helping him build a tree house),
we send him home a much more respectful and reasonable
kid than he arrives. Of course, each year it takes
longer to smooth him out.
Your granddaughter is lucky that your son had the
persistence to work it through the legal system.
Unfortunately, our son's ex-wife is not such a bad
mother that a court would have grounds for rescinding
her custody -which our son agreed to before he could
have known she would take him to Florida (from
Virginia, where we live, about an 18-hour drive at the
speed limit). If I remember correctly, a while back you
also told us of your daughter's victory over cancer
after a long, hard struggle requiring much faith and
persistence as well. You raised strong kids - well
done, Dad.
Regards, ecb3 - experiencing an early taste this
weekend of the beautiful weather characteristic of late
September/early October in central Virginia - sunny,
high 70s, lower humidity.
-Earl Bennett ('63)
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>>From: Jim House ('63)
Finally, after 40 years, I am moving back to the
Northwest. I have loaded the motor home with the four
things that are dearest to me: my wife, dog, Green n'
Gold stuff and a basketball (Not necessarily in that
order).
You will not receive trip reports from me. My
copilot, who is not the most accomplished map reader,
has provided simple directions. "Drive up until you hit
I-90 and then turn left...I think."
Adios Texas!
-Jim House ('63) ~ XT ,notsuoH (in the rear view mirror)
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>>From: Susan Hurst ('65)
Re: Who lost their Class of '66 Golf Ball at Twin Rivers?
I had a surprise today at Twin Rivers Golf course
in Fall City, WA. My husband was off in the brambles to
the right of the first fairway looking for his lost
golf ball, when he said, "Look at this, I found a golf
ball from Roosevelt High School." Then he said, "Oh no,
it has a mushroom cloud on it, it must be from Richland
High School." At that point, I took possession of this
golf ball which indeed has our mushroom cloud with the
R and says RHS '66 above the cloud and 35th Reunion
below the R. I retired this ball which looks brand new,
but couldn't resist writing about it. What a unique
memento from a reunion! I wonder if any other classes
have done something similar? It is only a year off for
me, so I'll enjoy it. Another Richland grad besides Ann
Thompson, aka 'Anna May Wann ('49) must also play out
at Twin Rivers. Ann and I were both in the ladies club
but only really met after I figured out by reading the
Alumni Sandstorm who she really was.
-Susan Hurst ('65) ~ cloudy Woodinville, WA... but no
rain yet. Hopefully, there will be no rain on
Monday at Williows Run Golf Course so I can get
in my round there. Then it can rain for the rest
of the week
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>>From: Susie Smith Nelson ('67)
Does anyone have Peg Kestel Hume's ('67) email
address? I have somehow lost it when I got my new
computer in December and with all these forest fires
have been concerned about her.
I would appreciate it.
Thanks
-Susie Smith Nelson ('67)
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>>From: Louie Yesberger ('67) & Connie Leyson Yesberger ('69)
Calling Jeff Curtis ('69)... calling Jeff Curtis ('69)
(Can you hear me now?)
-Louie Yesberger ('67) & Connie Leyson Yesberger ('69)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Anna May Wann ('49), Dickie Roberts ('49)
Gus Keeney ('57), Vera Smith ('58)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Dennis Haskins ('66)
Lori Simpson ('70), Barbara Maffei ('70)
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BOMBER LUNCHES 'n stuff (in order of appearance)
09/13 Portland/Vancouver Lunch
09/14 Puget Sound Lunch
09/15 1940's LADIES and SPOUSES
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
Click the lunch you want to know about.
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: Golfing Bombers
What a wonderful weekend. Had great golfing
partners and they didn't complain, to my face, about
how bad I am. Found out that we have another Bomber at
Twin Rivers. Baret Ann McIntyre Gibson ('53). Met her
husband, Hal ('53) who knew my husband at Sea First in
the University District. Found out that Dale Gier ('48)
coached the new Husky football coach, who attended CBC.
Visited with Jean Williamson Dreher ('49), Rex Davis ('49),
Dick ('49) and Bonnie Harris (promised them that Patti
Jones Ahrens ('60)and I would attend a Wenatchee
luncheon one of these days). Got to visit with LaVerne
Knox ('48) and met his girl friend. You people that
don't attend these wonderful, well-planned reunions
have no idea what you are missing. Sunday went over and
visited with Ray Conley ('46) for about two hours. He
starts radiation today on lower spine. Please start
that prayer chain going for him. He could use all of
our prayers right now. Shared dinner table with the
McCoys (who knows what year any more) Gordy Wier ('47)
and Roy Thomas ('47). Finished our weekend with a trip
to the Spudnut shop and squished ourselves into a small
booth. Hopefully Maren's pictures will turn out and you
can see what I mean.
[I'll get them up tomorrow! -Maren]
Hope to see many of you before another year runs out.
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49) ~ We finally
have rain in Bothell, WA
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>>From: Dickie Roberts ('49)
I hope everyone sees the movie, "Dickie Roberts".
I need the money!
-Dickie Roberts ('49)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Sue's Condition
Just came home to get something to eat. Sue Had 4
tumors removed in two sections of the small intestines.
The Doctor said that will get her back so she could eat
something in a week or so.
The Bad news is that there was so many other tumors
that were inoperable in her abdomen. He said he
couldn't tell us how much time she had left. We had
talked about this before and at that point she had
indicated that she didn't want to go through Chemo
another time. All I can hope for her is that she can be
kept free of Pain and live life to the fullest from now
until the end.
She will be in Kennewick General Hospital for about
another 5 days. Then we will stay with Dick & Jane
Stephens until she can travel back to our home in Yuma.
That's all for now.
Thank you all for your prayers and notes.
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
Re: Class of '58 reunion
Just wanted to say how great the Class of '58
reunion was and commend all those that worked on the
committee:
Dan Noble, Sue Garrison Pritchett, Glen Rose and wife
Carol Rose (NAB), Mary Pat Keegan King, Barb Isakson Rau,
Judy Crose Snowhite, Sandy Van Wey Haisch, Chuck Diettrich,
Jim Smith, Dennis Barr, Susie Seeburger Thiss, Jerry Irwin,
Jan Mulroy Wick, Jim Wendland and Carolyn Flora
Hoey.
You all did a great job in making out 45th reunion
a fun time. Thanks to all of you.
-Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('[63)
Jim House, the Conscience of all things Green and
Gold, would be well advised to review the lessons
learned by Frank Osgard ('63WB) on his unsuccessful
trek to R2K. As someone who is about to pledge a
"community property state", don't forget to keep an
eye on the map.
I think Frank's heartburn started about the same
time the T-Rex entered Iowa, but I can't be sure. Draw
a straight line from "Tejas" to Washington and plan on
visiting three states on each side, would be my advice.
On second thought, the old saw about a Second Lieutenant
with a map and a compass might still be dead on.
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('[63)
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>>From: Dennis Haskins ('66)
As the summer is coming to an end, I thought you
might enjoy seeing pictures of OUR BIG POOL as it ended
a year ago, 1992.
Looking from the north through the bushes toward the pool
[link no longer works]
The last days looking east
[link no longer works]
A sight from the Sheeran house looking east
[link no longer works]
Plowed over!
[link no longer works]
-Dennis Haskins ('66)
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>>From: Lori Simpson Hogan ('70)
It's with sad news that I report our dear friend
and fellow 1970 classmate George Dana passed away on
Saturday morning 9-6-03. He had been battling cancer
for about 2 years. He will be greatly missed by all
whose hearts he touched. The services will be on
Saturday, Sept. 13th at Christ the King Church in
Richland, at 1pm. The obituary should be in tomorrow's
Tri-City Herald.
-Lori Simpson Hogan ('70)
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>>From: Barbara Maffei Walker ('71)
I have just been told by my parents, who still
live in Richland, that George Dana, Jr. ('70) died
on Saturday. My condolences to the family.
-Barbara Maffei Walker ('71)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/10/03
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9 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Keith Maupin ('47), Ralph Myrick ('51)
Marguerite Groff ('54), Pam Swain ('61)
Helen Cross ('62), Deedee Willox ('64)
Carolyn Moore ('65), John Allen ('66)
Mike Davis ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Donna Fredette ('65)
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>>From: Keith Maupin ('47)
Re: Mary Treim Mowery ('47)
Mary was admitted Saturday (9/6) at Kadlec
Hospital with acute pancreatis and was operated on
Monday. She is recovering and doing well. Her room at
this time is 2011. We all wish her well.
-Keith Maupin ('47)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
To: All Bombers
Re: Darcy Baker (RIP)
I was just informed that Darcy Baker, teacher at
Marcus Whitman, died Monday night. I don't know the
reason for her death. Some of you later dudes that went
to Marcus might have had her as a teacher. Such a
waste. Another good teacher gone!
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
If you see any of the photos from Club 40 - among
the attendees you may see me with my wonderful neck
brace (had neck surgery 8/8). I would like to have
taken it off for both Friday and Saturday nights, but
decided I'd best wait until my doctor gives his
blessing for removing it. At least it was an attention
getter.
Just want to let all of you from '54 know how much
fun we all had at Club 40. We had a lot more attendees
from our class than ever before - and some of them have
never attended a '54 reunion. I'm hoping this means
they will honor us with their presence for the big "50"
next year. There were several photos taken both nights
as well as group photos of all the attendees from our
class. I'm sure someone will post some photos on this
site before too long. There were some missing in the
group photo taken Saturday that attended on Friday
night only.
Of course, all this is leading to the subject of
our 50th reunion next year. Please make your plans as
soon as you can. Plans right now are for us to
celebrate with Club 40, September 10, 11 & 12.
Information will start coming out soon. What we need
from all of you is to make sure your e-mail address is
correct on our class web page.
http://richlandbombers.1954.tripod.com/ At the top of
our web page, you can request to change or add e-mail
address. That will make it easier for communicating
with you. I would also appreciate having an update on
your snail mail address. Remember it's been 5 years
since we corresponded with you by snail mail. If you
have moved since then, or, if you have never received
mail from us, please send me the address via e-mail.
ALSO, if you are not on the mailing list for the
THE BOMBER DustStorm Newsletter, go to the Club40
website at: RichlandClub40.org and find out
how you can join Club 40 and receive the Newsletter
(published twice a year) all for only $5. There will
be reunion information in the Newsletter as well as what
you will receive from the 50th Reunion Committee. We
are excited about next year. We do not have any formal
committee yet - but are looking for any input from you.
More information to come once we get an e-mail address
list set up. Make 50th our biggest and best yet!
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
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>>From: Pam Swain Johnson ('61)
Re: Tracing your roots
This is a follow up to questions in the Alumni
Sandstorm days ago. I have been involved in moving out
of a house I lived in for 35 years so have been out of
touch and out of my mind.
For those of you who are tracing your Indian
heritage, especially Cherokee and Creek, you might
check into the registry of Indians families who made it
to Oklahoma and were allotted land with mineral rights.
This became an important issue after the discovery of
oil in that state. My aunt and uncle who bought 20
acres northwest of Bartlesville, OK, have several
pumping wells on the land that belong to the original
Indian families who sold the land sans mineral rights.
The Creek Council House in Okmulgee, Ok, has kept
detailed records of that tribe's history.
As to the Trail of Tears. The Cherokees, the
Creeks, et al, occupied their land but never conceived
of the Western concept of land ownership. When push
came to shove, they got shoved. A simplistic version of
that shameful event, I know, but it illustrates one of
the major differences in cultural makeup. The Alaskan
Native Claim Settlement Act in Alaska tried to address
these differences, with some success and some failure.
Well, people, there's our little history lesson for
today.
-Pam Swain Johnson ('61)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
To: Jim House ('63)
Good luck to you on your drive north and west with
the motor home, and congratulations on your return to
the northwest. I know you'll make it, despite your map
reader's limitations, as we have seemed to survive
although I will suggest to my husband he adopt your
kind assessment and description. As I am the "limited"
map reader in our family, and my husband won't pull
over and read the map until it's too late (in my
opinion).
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: Big Pool pics
To: Dennis Haskins ('66)
That pool was such a big part of our lives. I don't
think we realized at the time what a nice pool it was.
I have memories of many happy days swimming in the heat
that used to be Richland's summer (a little taste of it
this summer).
So thanks for sharing your pics with us. Only one
question. Where is the pic of that ridiculous thing
they put in it's place? I had heard it was small, but
when I saw it, I gasped! I can't believe they would
replace such a great pool with such a tiny one. Seeing
is believing, so I just kept looking at it in amazement.
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA - where it
rained so hard yesterday, I had to replace the
wiper blades on my Toyota; thought for a minute
that I was in Seattle!
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>>From: Carolyn Moore ('65)
We are asking for prayers for Shirley Moore ('70)
who will be undergoing a very serious operation on her
neck this Friday 9/12 at 8:00 a.m. She will be in the
hospital in Vancouver, WA. Her twin sister, Nancy, and
I will be there with her. Thank you for your prayers.
-Carolyn Moore ('65)
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>>From: John Allen ('66)
To: Jim Hamilton ('63)
At risk of sounding a little touchy on the subject,
Jimbeau (you really need to drop the "x"), I strongly
suspect that the old dig about the dangers of a second
lieutenant with a map and compass was begun as the
result of some typical Squid or Jet Jockey Officer
Training Course. At worst, it may have begun at some
basic branch course for Army Finance, AG, Medical
Service, or JAG Corps officers. I know that in the late
'60s/early '70s, the Benning School for Boys was doing
a da*n fine job of teaching young Infantry Officers not
only where they going, but how to get there. I suspect
the other Combat Arms Schools were doing an equally
fine job. To this day, I can not only teach at least
six hours of Land Nav off the top of my head (including
such esoteric subjects as intersection, resection, and
whether to add or subtract the declination angle when
converting from a magnetic to grid azimuth or vice
versa), I can actually get from point "A" to point "Z"
and all twenty four intermediate points without the use
of roads or road signs. That's all just in case an EMP
does in the micro-circuitry of present day hand held
GPS units. While I had no experience at Quantico, I did
have some experience with a fair amount of their
product, and on that basis alone, I'd be inclined to
give LT House ('63) the benefit of the doubt.
HOOOOOAH!! :-)
---De Oppresso Liber,
-John Allen ('66)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
We lost one of the good ones when George Dana ('70RIP)
passed away on Saturday. George always made me laugh
and was forever in a good mood. When you were around
George you couldn't help but feel up-beat. My thoughts
and prayers go out to the Dana family. We'll miss you,
G. Rest peacefully.
-Mike Davis ('74)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>George W. Dana, Jr. ('70) ~ 1/11/52 - 9/6/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Re: Blood For Lana "Sue" Keeney (Bomber by Marriage)
>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
If there is anyone out there who could donate
blood, we could use some in the name of Lana Sue
Keeney. She has used six units already of A-Pos,
but the Red Cross says they can take any type for
replacement.
Thank all of you in Bomberland for the landslide
of responses and flowers.
Gus Keeney ('57)
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Red Cross Information:
The Richland Donor Center
447 Wellsian Way
HOURS:
Wednesday and Thursday ~ 3pm to 7pm
Friday and Saturday ~ 9am to 1pm
Donors can call 1-800-757-9691 for an appointment.
The Richland Center has cards that donors can pick
up and send to Lana Sue.
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It has come to the Alumni Sandstorm Editor's
attention that there is a critical blood shortage
in the Pacific Northwest region as they only have
a one-day supply on hand.
We, as Bombers, can help by giving blood in
Lana Sue's name.
Even if you don't live in the PNW, you can still
give blood in Lana Sue's name. Let's show the Red
Cross what Bombers can do!!!
Bomber cheers,
Maren
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15 Bombers sent stuff:
Larry Christenson ('54), Millie Finch ('54)
Barb Isakson ('58), Gus Keeney ('57)
Burt Pierard ('59), Patti Jones ('60)
John Browne ('61), Helen Cross ('62)
Joe Ford ('63), Peg Sheeran ('63)
Bob Grout ('66WB), Tami Schuchart ('68)
Betti Avant ('69), Peggy Hartnett ('72)
Heidi Davis ('00)
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>>From: Larry Christenson ('54)
Re: Gus Keeney's ('57) Wife
I can't give blood due to a high amount of
medication that I have to take daily but I can
pray for a speedy and full recovery and will.
-Larry Christenson ('54)
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Re: BOMBER CHEERS TO ALL
What a wonderful Reunion weekend. I just hope that
everyone had as good a time as I did. I saw so many
faces that I had not seen in 49 years! Yike!! But
everyone seemed to be having a good time, and I believe
this is the best turnout we have ever had.
The class of '54 just got geared up for our big 50
next year. So all of you classmates who didn't see fit
to join us this year - make your plans now.
Thanks so much to the committee who saw that this
all happened. I know it is a "ton" of work, and I am
so appreciative, even though Burt decided to give my
friend the [door] prizes instead of me!! Oh well, I
will try again next year.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello and
just know I love you all and wish you continued health
and happiness and will see ya next year - or every day
in the Sandstorm. Thanks Maren for your hard work, and
it was good to see ya again.
Bomber Cheers,
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Barb Isakson Rau ('58)
Re: Lost items at Club 40 Reunion
~ A purple scarf
~ Glasses with one glass out of the frame
~ (not sure what to call this) a camouflage bag
~ throw-away camera
See me or email me.
Thank you,
-Barb Isakson Rau ('58)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Burt Pierard ('59) brought 4 Donor Cards by this
evening. I am getting to cry a lot easier these days
and this did it again!!! Thanks to everyone who donates
and to the ones that try and can't for any reason.
Thanks again Bombers,
-Gus and Sue
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
Re: Bomber Blood Drive Update
Those of you who saw the "Sandstorm Extra"
yesterday know that a nation-wide Blood Drive has been
launched in (Lana) Sue Keeney's name. The way this
works is for Bombers (and attached people) to donate a
pint of blood at your local Red Cross facility and get
a card from them that you can address, stamp & send to
Sue. This lets Sue know that you "bled" for her.
Nation-wide blood supplies are always critically low at
the end of the summer. Some blood types in the Pacific
Northwest are down to just a one day supply!!!!
The Drive got started a little late in the day on
Wednesday but the Richland Red Cross got 4 units for
Sue (one other Bomber lady tried her best, bless her
heart, to donate but the blood just wouldn't flow). I
took the Wednesday cards over to Sue (saves postage &
time) and I will do the same for the Thursday, Friday
& Saturday donations.
The hours for the Richland Red Cross (located at
447 Wellsian Way) are 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Wed. & Thurs.,
and 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Fri. & Sat. Those of you who are
non-locals can call 1-800-757-9691 to find a location
close to you and make an appointment to donate.
As mentioned earlier, non-locals will have to
address & stamp their cards. Send them to:
Lana Sue Keeney
Kennewick General Hospital
Room 2260
900 S. Auburn
Kennewick, WA 99336
I doubt that Jim House ('63) & Ray Stein ('64) can
participate in this Drive since their blood would come
out Green & Gold but the rest of us sure can!
Bomber Bleeder Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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[http://nwblood.redcross.org - Pacific Northwest blood
levels.]
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Puget Sound Area/Fife Luncheon
No reservations necessary! If you would like you
can email me you will be at the luncheon.
DATE: September 14, 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 - Rain is
finally here to clear out the dryness.
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: joys of the open road!
It's true that proper military training WILL hone
the "where & how" skills of navigation (as Mr. Allen
elaborated, with great precision). Mr. House also has
the distinct advantage of knowing WHY he travels, as
well... certainly a great inducement on 'getting it
right'!
Re: the "Trail of Tears"
A publication of the Oregon Council for the
Humanities turned up during my visit with an old friend
in Portland this past weekend "The First Oregonians"
(1991). It chronicles the similar roundup, displacement
& relocation of the many tribes in the Oregon country,
with an eye towards clearing them from the Willamette
Valley & relocating them to the 'useless' parts of the
coast (Not the Rogue R. area, where gold had been
found- a bit farther N). There were at least 4 major
linguistic groups involved in this.. homogenization of
clans; and the removal of those from the Rogue River
area to the new rez N of the Yaquina R had a similar
flavor of misery & despair to the accounts of the
Cherokee experience. The area allotted was over 1
million acres, in the 1850s. It was whittled down to a
few hundred by the 1950s, & eliminated in 1967 or
thereabouts. (My first vague comprehension of this
'local history' came one afternoon in Yachats, about a
block E of Hwy 101 S of the pioneer cemetery, where my
job had been to dig a grave in an area that prevented
the use of a backhoe. The sign, placed by the Oregon
Historical Society, stated that the Yachats agency had
been closed on the site of the cemetery in 1875, & the
Indians moved to Siletz, .."so that whites could settle
there..." a pretty succinct message, by golly!)
My friend had 2 copies of this sofback book (both
from the bins of the Goodwill), & he sent one home with
me. It will surely come in handy, anytime my desire for
a lump in the throat & wet face becomes uncontrollable...
the pictures, alone, sometimes produce that effect. ^..^
To: John Northover ('59)
hmmm, maybe our great great grands were neighbors!
They had a homestead that included the Stadium HS
site- kinda the N end of downtown Tacoma, which they
craftily traded for 80 acres of Chehalis R bottom
(called Baw Faw Prairie) long before anyone realized
the bright future of the City of Destiny on Commencement
Bay. Ahh, well... the soil IS pretty thin on the bluff...
nice view, though. ^..^
-JHBrowne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Yes, I need to face the music, WSU did lose to
Notre Dame, and it must have been the luck of the
Irish, as WSU was doing so well til the fated 3rd
quarter. We did have fun at the game, we got up there
with just enough time to tail-gate along with the other
80 some thousand fans. My husband did run into some
people we know from Seattle, but except for our non-
Bomber friends who came with us from Issaquah, I didn't
see anyone I know, but there were lots of crimson and
gray shirts in the crowd. The Notre Dame fans were nice
who were sitting around us, and we did enjoy seeing the
human countdowns of the score after one of them pointed
it out from our wonderful end-zone seats.
We're having wonderful fall weather back here with
no humidity now.
Re: Blood for Sue Keeney
I am so sorry, after living in England for 3 years,
we can no longer give blood. My husband has a rare
kind too, but I guess the Hoof and Mouth thing is what
scares them off.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ back home in Indiana
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>>From: Joe Ford ('63)
Re: Bombers in unexpected places
Folks;
Last Sunday afternoon, yours truly was half way
through a bicycle ride on the Chehalis Western Trail,
standing along side the trail in Rainier, Thurston
County, WA, 16 miles southeast of Olympia. A voice
called out my name, and two people streaked by on a
beautiful Cannondale tandem bike.
I gave pursuit, and slowly caught up with Janet
Glover ('65) and her partner Wade, who set a very
peppy pace. They've ridden the Seattle-to-Portland
tour on the tandem, and are experienced and fit
cyclists. We rode along for a while, chatting, until
the rain started. They stopped to don rain-gear, and
having none myself, I pushed on another 45 minutes to
the cars, arriving soaked and streaked with trail dirt.
Janet and Wade pulled into the parking lot a few
minutes later and we talked again. Wonderful as always
to see old friends.
Nice ride, BTW, and a happy circumstance. It's not
surprising, actually, since Janet lives in Olympia, and
we run into one another now and then.
Another entry for the "Bombers in unexpected
places" department.
-Joe Ford ('63)
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>>From: Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
Re: Big Pool Pictures
Just looked at Dennis Haskins' ('66) pictures of
the old pool, and was surprised to see the view from
"The Sheeran's house"...
It brought back the memory of our car, (parked in
the driveway), rolling backwards, down the hill,
through the fence, and stopping short of the pool.
Don't even remember if it was full of kids or not - no
one was hurt - but it was an exciting event in our
lives. Wonder if any of our alumni remember that day,
or if they were in the pool at the time.
-Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
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