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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/01/03
Dateline: Richland
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5 Bombers sent stuff today:
Mike Clowes ('54), Jim Hamilton ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Jenny Smart ('87)
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BOMBER LUNCH Today: in Las Vegas
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: 11/01?? Micki Lund Anderson ('63)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
According to the Bomber Calendar, Saturday, November
1st is the birthday of a very busy Bomber Lady.
Hopefully she will have time to read this. Just want to
wish Judy Willox Hodge ('61) a Happy Birthday, and let
her know that by this time next year she'll be old enough
to go to the Uptown Tavern.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
I never forget, I just sometimes don't remember. So
I'll take a page out of David "Will you Big Kids, at
least let me sit at the card table?" Rivers' book, and
send some birthday greetings.
Yesterday (October 31st) and today are the birthdays,
or at least are close to the birthdays, of a couple of
Southend Bombers, who helped to make us the "Gold Medal
Class of 63". I can't remember which is whose. One of
them belongs to Marcia Lund, she of that beautiful smile
and a wonderful friend to many. The other would have been
Jim Maulsby's 58th birthday. Jim was one of the first
from our class to leave us on our own, but "Bats" also
touched a great many lives and is the source of many,
many Lewis & Clark and Troop 38 memories.
Happy Birthday to you both; we are all better for
knowing you.
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From Gary Behymer ('64)
Dear Championship Class of 1972,
Several 'shots' from the 1972 Columbian were done on
the basalt side of the dike. Page 33, "Columbian staff",
shows the group sitting/standing on the rocks in a winter
picture with a pine(?) tree in the background (right
side). Anyone know exactly where the photograph was
taken?
"still crazy after all these years in Colfax..."
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Shriner's in Portland
Thanks for the info. Even though I live in CA, it is
nice to know about the Shriner's and the work they do
with crippled children. I have two grandchildren who were
born with Spina Bifida Occulta (Kimberlee has a small
opening at the base of her spine; Kevin's closed, shortly
after birth) -- Kimberlee has "fine and gross motor
skill" problems and, so far, she is getting good
treatment from Kaiser, but it is nice to know that my
daughter has another option for treatment. Thank you for
the information.
To: Judy Willox-Hodge ('60)
Happy Birthday to a great friend -- I love our talks.
Thanks for all the work you do on Club 40 and keeping
Bomber items always ready for sale! By the way, we are
cooling down and I will finally get a chance to wear my
Bomber windbreaker! Hope your day is fun and not too hard
on ya. ;) Love ya!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA ~ skies are still
smoky from the fires in Southern California.
They got a few drizzles yesterday -- not enough
to help -- fire departments from Bakersfield
and other parts of Kern County have sent almost
300 fire fighters to help.
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>>From: Jenny Smart Page ('87)
Congratulations to Pete & Kelly Isakson on the birth
of their first child, Colton "Cody" James Isakson, born
10/28/03 in Moscow, ID. And ..... a big CONGRATS to
GRANDMA Gretchen [widow of David Isakson ('63RIP)] -- who
has waited a long time to finally and officially have
that title. We love you, Gretchen, and are so very happy
for you!
-Jenny Smart Page ('87) and family ~ West Richland, WA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/02/03
Dateline: Richland
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11 Bombers sent stuff today:
Family of Bonnie Murphy ('51), Pat Ackley ('53)
Laura Dean Kirby ('55), Ron Stephens ('56)
Jim Russell ('58), Janet Wilgus ('59)
Missy Keeney ('59), Pat Rediske ('63)
Bill Wingfield ('67), Rick Maddy ('67)
Vicki Owens ('72)
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BOMBER LUNCH Today: Class of '58 Lunch
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: Larry Stephens ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom Beaulieu ('59)
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>>From: Family of Bonnie Murphy Fawcett ('51)
Re: Death of Bonnie Murphy Fawcett ('51)
Bonnie Murphy Fawcett ('51) died October 30, 2003,
following a bout with cancer, at her home on Lookout
Mountain, GA. At her side when she died were sisters
Marilyn Murphy Kane and Helen Murphy Koppe ('50).
Also at her side were her husband Bob, and children
Julie, Paul, Brian, and Katie.
In lieu of cards and flowers, the family has asked
that contributions be made in her name to the Multiple
Myeloma Foundation, 2 Forest St., New Canaan, CT 06840.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 3239
Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30752.
-Family of Bonnie Murphy Fawcett ('51)
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>>From: Pat Ackley Morrow ('53)
To: Anita Fravala Griffin ('73)
Re: broken e-mail address
Regarding Marilyn Richey's address, the second one
you mentioned was right. I've tried to send you an e-
mail directly but it keeps bouncing back.
Re: Marilyn Richey ('53)
Marilyn is doing much better, taking her dialysis
three days a week, and thanks everyone for their concern.
Please keep her in your prayers.
-Pat Ackley Morrow, Class of '53
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Hey to Micki Lund Anderson ('63). Happy birthday
girl. Are you still singing? There was a big "Sweet
Adalines" show here recently and I thought of you. Hope
your birthday was great and that you are healthy and
still busy as usual.
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55) ~ Springfield, IL -
Where there was no frost on the punkin' last
night.
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>>From: Ron Stephens ('56)
Happy Birthday to Larry Stephens, Class of '63, on
November 1st.
-Ron Stephens ('56)
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>>From: Jim Russell ('58)
Re: Shriner's Hospitals for Children
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of
pediatric hospitals, founded by the Shrine, where
children may receive excellent medical care without
charge. There are 18 orthopaedic Shriners Hospitals,
three Shriners Hospitals dedicated to treating children
with severe burns, and one Shriners Hospital that
provides orthopaedic, burn, and spinal cord injury care.
Shriners Hospitals are located throughout North America -
- 20 in the United States and one each in Mexico and
Canada. These "Centers of Excellence" serve as major
referral centers for children with complex orthopaedic
and burn problems.
All of the orthopaedic hospitals are equipped and
staffed to treat children with congenital orthopaedic
deformities, problems resulting from orthopaedic
injuries, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Three also have special programs dedicated to caring for
children with spinal cord injuries.
The Shriners Hospitals treat children with acute,
fresh burns; children needing plastic reconstructive or
restorative surgery as a result of "healed" burns;
children with severe scarring, resulting in contractures
or interference with mobility of the limbs; and children
with scarring and deformity of the face.
The Shrine was founded in 1872 by Freemasons. It was
originally established to provide fun and fellowship for
its members. But as the organization grew, its members
decided to dedicate their efforts to helping others by
establishing an official Shrine philanthropy -- a network
of specialized hospitals that have provided expert
medical care to more than 700,000 children, free of
charge.
The Shrine of North America is known for its colorful
parades, circuses, clowns, and red fez hats. But there is
also a serious side to this international fraternity, as
witnessed by the many children who have benefited from
its 22 hospitals.
Many of us who grew up in Richland fondly remember
our DeMolay, Job's Daughters, and Rainbow for Girls
experiences. These youth organizations are also sponsored
by the Masons. Some of my fondest memories are anchored
in DeMolay.
-Jim Russell ('58)
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>>From: Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59)
Just wanted to mention that Tom Beaulieu ('59) is now
as old as his wife (exactly 3 months difference). So, if
anyone wants to send Tom a greeting -- perhaps former
members of the Col High Rocket Club, Richland Archery
Club, and/or Col High Golf Team, or from the great Class
of 1959 -- I'll keep the computer on for November 2nd.
-Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59) ~ Brrrrright and
sunny Richland.
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>>From: Missy Keeney Baker ('59)
Oooop! Here it is November 1st and I forgot to wish
Happy Birthday to the best baritone and one of the most
beautiful, inside and out, people that I know. Micki
Lund Anderson ('63)! Lots of people are thinking loving
thoughts of you today, Micki, even tho' you are on a
"trek" with your family. Can't wait until The Radiations
can celebrate with you!!
Love from your Bomber bass,
-Missy Keeney Baker ('59)
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>>From: Pat Rediske Weatherman ('63)
To: Lynn Johnson Andrews ('63)
Re: mid or late 50's Halloween
I'm not too sure I remember that Halloween, but I do
remember being able to go barefoot on Christmas day over
to the Crownovers (Karen, Keith, and Kurt) to share what
we all got for gifts that year. It would have been in the
'50's sometime. We used to have weird weather every 10
years or so, usually with a huge dump of snow, when most
of the time it was just bitter cold and dry.
I used to be able to remember every house on the
block and who all lived there, but I am left with a hodge
podge now. This would have been the years when the Rivers
were on the corner (David and Mike; is that you -- the
"David Rivers"??). The house was later occupied by the
Spilmans (Trudy, John, Matt), then the Crownover clan,
then the Rediskes (Pat, Len, Claire, and Carol), then the
McKeowns (Jim and Mike), then the Donaldsons, then the
Flickengers, somebody whom I don't remember, then the
Dowds (Maxine), then another family with a daughter named
Desiree (I think) who owned the furniture store in Uptown
Richland and had the first color TV on the block, which
they were generous enough to invite all the neighbors in
to watch "The Mitch Miller Show" with adorable and
controversial Leslie Uggums the wonderful girl singer.
Once upon a time the entire sidewalk was littered
with bikes, trikes, and wagons; and every house had at
least one child, but usually two or three. We all met our
dads at the bus stop at night; no one talked about what
they did for a living "out in the areas". Summers were
spent running through the giant sprinklers on the
Spalding school grounds and trekking to Densow's fountain
for the best floats and sundaes this side of heaven, or
all the way to the "big pool", and that huge cone at the
Tasty Freeze after swimming. Running through the mosquito
fogger. My mother was the "smother mother" type, we never
got to do this. My memories are her yelling, "Get inside!
Close the doors and windows! Do I have time to get the
clothes off the line?"
And does anyone remember "Corky", the sweetest kid in
the neighborhood, riding his bike and swinging while he
made those roaring airplane sounds? He was always so
happy and so friendly!
Well, better jet. I'll see you all at Fife on the
9th!
-Pat "Patricia" Rediske Weatherman ('63)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield ('67)
To: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
Happy Happy Birrrrthday,
I hope you had a very happy birthday. I'm sorry I
wasn't there to celebrate with you on your birthday. I
suppose you went to the Crier for broasted chicken. I say
that, cause that's where I would want to go for your
birthday or mine :-)
Well kiddo, have a happy one.
-Bill Wingfield, Blue Ribbon Class of '67
~ In sunny Augusta, GA
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
I know this hard working and former crazy man would
not mention this, but Phil Collins ('67) retired today
(November 1st) after putting thirty years into the nuke
industry. I assured Phil that retirement is not as bad as
it sounds. I have been retired for thirty-five years now
and not everyone drops dead on the third year out. I
believe Barb Gore ('67) got Phil this job interview
somehow all those years back. A hearty thank you, Barb,
for grounding the guy. As insane as we were after the
USMC and Vietnam War (Phil and I were in boot together),
Phil actually worked one job for all these years when
Vietnam Vets are known to have had at least forty-three,
maybe forty-four, jobs by now. JOB WELL DONE, Collins!!
The best of everything to you, Lois, and the kids.
God bless you and I love you, bro.
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Vicki Owens ('72)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: 1972 Columbian
Since I'm front and center in the photo you mention
(just because nobody else wanted to walk down the rocks,
though the photographer -- Tricky Ricky Anderson, was it
you? -- was begging) let me give your question a shot.
It wasn't taken on the dike, but on the RHS campus.
What I can't remember is exactly where. I seem to think
just below the New Gym or Mac Hall. Since you mention a
tree, perhaps between the two? That's my best guess.
Anybody else got a better memory? My Columbian is half-
way 'round the world, but I do remember that photo.
To: Barbara Franco Sherer ('67)
Re: Uganda
I loved your reminiscence [Sandstorm 10/10/2003] of
[your husband] David's time in Uganda. It's a good thing
he declined Idi Amin's kind(?!) offer to become his
personal physician, or it's doubtful he would be with us
today! Amin's favor was so transient that even his
"favorite" wife ended up dead meat. (I won't go into the
gory details, since this is a family publication.)
I've got a few stories, too, as drunken soldiers were
back in vogue when I arrived in Uganda in 1985. Just
before the last coup in January '86 we were stopped at a
roadblock and one drunken soldier was trying to read my
passport upside down while another was trying to drag a
friend out of the back seat for being one of "Museveni's
boys". (Museveni was the then-rebel leader who was on the
march toward Kampala and arrived about a week after that
incident. He's been president of Uganda ever since.) What
saved my backseat friend was that his girlfriend (soon-
to-be wife) had wrapped her arms around his waist and was
holding on for dear life. Then another soldier appeared
out of the bushes and asked them what they were doing,
and while they were distracted, we drove off. All of
these guys had AK47s, and you usually figured that you
were better off if they pointed their guns at you, since
they were such notoriously poor shots! We drove home, hid
the car, and didn't drive again until there had been a
change of government.
You also asked about the new Bomber in Uganda. Leana
Johnson ('96) is here with the Peace Corps working in the
education sector. At this time there are 49 volunteers,
with most in education helping train primary teachers,
and the rest in health. Leana and her colleagues are
doing a great job!
-Vicki Owens ('72) ~ Kampala, Uganda
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/03/03
Dateline: Richland
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4 Bombers sent stuff today:
Doreen Hallenbeck ('51), Peggy Jones ('67)
Betti Avant ('69), Diane Carpenter ('72)
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BOMBER LUNCHES 'n stuff (in order of appearance)
11/08 Portland/Vancouver Lunch
11/09 Puget Sound/Fife Lunch
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter ('51)
I was so sorry to learn of the passing of Bonnie
Murphy Fawcett ('51). She was, without a doubt, a
beautiful, charming, and dear person. The family lived
near both the high school and the Richland swimming pool
("L" house). The Class of '51 will miss this great
person. We shared many good times together in Pep Club
and Girls League and I'm certainly glad to have had her
as a classmate and friend.
-Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter ('51) ~ Green Valley, AZ
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>>From: Peggy Jones Snow ('67)
Re: Phil Collins's ('67) retirement
Ron and I would like to throw in our congratulations
to Phil Collins for his Nov. 1 retirement following 30-
some years employment. I'm impressed. Does Phil read the
Sandstorm? If so, 'Hey' to you, Phil. I haven't seen you
in years (last time was at a Burger King in Kennewick I
think) but I hope to see you the next time we're up in
the NW. We're considering moving back up there when Ron
retires -- 3-5 years tops. We'll be up there this summer
scouting out some property. What's the best way to track
you down?
Best Regards,
Peggy Jones Snow ('67) ~ From sunny New Mexico, where we
did not have snow before Halloween for the
first time in several years!
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Happy Birthday
I don't think my brother Robert ('69) reads the Sandstorm,
but to anyone out there who corresponds with my older
brother (by six whole minutes), please wish him a happy
birthday on Tuesday, November 4th.
Re: NW Kansas sports news
The Goodland Cowgirls won the state 4-A volleyball
championship on Saturday. Their record was 38-2 for the
year, losing only to two teams from Colorado in an early-
season prestigious tournament in Colorado. They can say
no one in Kansas beat them. They start five seniors and a
freshman. Someone heard the freshman could start on a
division-1 college team at this point. One of the seniors
has signed on to play at Fresno State. Good going.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS ~ where today (Sunday)
it is really foggy.
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>>From: Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
To: Jim Russell ('58)
Jim,
Thank you for the background on the Shriner's
hospitals -- I was recently wondering about exactly that.
The service they provide is amazing -- I have been very
impressed.
To: Vicki Owens ('72)
Re: Uganda -- 1985-86
Vicki,
Wow! What a hair-raising story. I suspect you have
many more. Are you going to write a book someday?
-Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/04/03
Dateline: Richland
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3 Bombers sent stuff today:
Gus Keeney ('57), Patti Jones ('60)
Jeff Michael ('65)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: twins Robert and Betti Avant ('69)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Sue's update
Sue had her second chemo treatment today. It kind of
knocks her down for a couple or three days. We seem to
have the pain under control, but she still has trouble
keeping food down. We are trying something different for
the nausea now, so we shall see if that works in the next
few days. She has been sleeping almost ever since we got
home this afternoon. I guess that it's good that she gets
the rest.
That's all for now. I just thought I would keep you
in the loop.
-Gus Keeney ('57) and Sue Hoverson Keeney ('63NAB)
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>>Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: chili
When it became so chilly in Western Washington the
other day I decided to make the family recipe for chili
on the week-end. My mom Norma Jones cut the recipe out of
the Tri-City Herald in 1957. My dad Harold Jones made it
on Christmas Eve for our open house. I continued the
tradition a few years after I moved to San Jose. The
chili became a great winner every Christmas for years to
come. My ex-sister-in-law Nancy Burnett ('58) cooked the
chili recipe at a chili cook off in Pasco in the early
80's. She won first place. As I was making the chili
recipe yesterday I wondered if any other Bombers families
cut out the recipe and cook it to this day?
Here's the recipe:
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Chili Con Carne
6 T. butter, or salad oil
6 medium sized onions chopped fine
3 Lbs. ground beef
2 6-ounce cans tomato paste
3 one lb 12 oz. cans of diced tomatoes
3 one lb cans dark kidney beans (drain)
l/2 t. tabasco
2 to 4 T. chili powder
1 T. salt
2 teaspoons accent (optional)
Heat butter or salad oil in a large sauce pan, add
onions, cook until soft.
Add ground beef, cook over medium heat until lightly
browned, breaking into small pieces with a spoon.
Mix in the next four ingredients and a mixture of the
last three ingredients.
Cover and simmer about one hour. Stir occasionally.
(I cook the chili on low for about five hours, gives
opportunity for the flavor to be enhanced)
12 servings
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Corn bread goes well with the chili. The good smell
might seep out into your neighborhood so expect extra
guests! My pot of chili is gone for now but Christmas Eve
is coming when it will be made again.
I haven't written into the Sandstorm for quite a
while except for luncheon announcements. So many great
subjects have popped up which give me great memories
through out my day. My thoughts to write in have been
there but other things have distracted me. Many thanks to
the great Club 40 staff who again provided a wonderful
arena for all of us attending. Wonder if there is any
other high school who has so many reunions all year
around?
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA ~ Wondering
what our weather will be next? Be glad when the
chill from Arctic Air leaves.
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: Shriners Hospitals
Hi fellow Bombers,
As you know, I like to make jokes and take pot shots
at some of you all (especially David Rivers). But this
post is totally serious. Those few of you who knew me in
school knew that I rarely hung around the school, did
extra-curricular activities, or had friends over/went to
friends' houses. There was a reason that only a very few
of my classmates knew about. My mom was handicapped due
to one of the most feared diseases of her time: polio.
What's that got to do with Shriners? Well, back about 50
years after the Shriners were founded, the Shrine
Hospital in Spokane, WA. gave Mom the ability to walk
unassisted for about 40 of her almost 80 years. She
suffered polio as an infant -- only 9 months old. She
endured full body casts, leg braces, and numerous
surgeries through elementary school. By junior high she
could walk with a definite limp and was very self
conscious. But, thanks to the Shriners, she was mobile
and even able to drive a car when, in 1954, Dad bought a
brand new Chevrolet with a Power Glide transmission. Mom
couldn't operate a clutch, but now she was even more
mobile.
Speaking of Densow's, that was one of Mom's favorite
places to go. We would go to the grocery store to get a
loaf of bread and to Densow's for a treat, usually an ice
cream cone. She was the designated driver; I was the go-
fer. Densow's was a sort of old age 31-Flavors. And they
had, I think, a flavor-of-the-week. Yup, it was really
cool ..... I really loved to go get bread. Come to think
of it, I still enjoy getting bred. (Oh, oops. I'm serious
today.)
Well, Mom owed a debt of gratitude to the Shriners
and always spoke highly of the crazy guys in the red
fezzes and the clowns and motorcycle riders in the
parades. Later, all of us got to eat special sugar cubes
[the Sabin oral vaccine] at school or have the Salk
vaccine shots. Now, thanks to those good folks just north
of San Diego, in La Jolla at the Salk Institute, polio is
not much of a threat anymore. In fact, the Shrine
Hospitals turned their attention to other threats to
children as polio was nearly wiped-out. Praise the
Shriners and thank God.
Thanks for letting me share.
By the way, I used to make that walk from the "middle
sidewalk" to the crosswalk in front of the aforementioned
Rivers' house to go to Spalding. I recall the Crownovers
very well. In fact, my dad and the Crownover dad both
worked in the same "area". I think Mr. Crownover was a
supervisor; my dad was an "operator". In conversation
with folks who still work in the areas, I'm told they
still have the "operator" designation. I still don't know
what it means or really what Dad did. What I do know I
learned in General Science at Chief Jo, not from Dad.
He's still not talking!
dj jeff
-Jeff Michael ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/05/03
Dateline: Richland
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9 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
David Brusie ('51), Dorothy Cameron ('55)
Gus Keeney ('57), Floyd Melton ('57)
Steve Carson ('58), Patti Jones ('60)
Linda Reining ('64), Kim Edgar ('79)
Teri Haffner ('86)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Charles Cox ('56)
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>>From: David Brusie ('51)
To: Class of 1951
We lost a wonderful dear friend in the passing of
Bonnie Murphy. Our prayers are with her family.
To: Patty Ackley Morrow ('53)
Please give Marilyn Richey ('53) a big hug from me.
She certainly is one in a million. I love her.
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
Loved your story of the Shriners and your mother.
Just goes to show you the love of God, Shriners, and the
persistence of your mother paid off.
-David Brusie ('51)
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>>From: Dorothy Cameron Powell ('55)
Happy birthday lil' sister: Judy Cameron Ayers ('60).
Hard to believe you are in the sixth decade of your life.
You are a great sis ..... and I always look forward to
times together with you. Hope you have a wonderful fun-
filled day today!
Love from your big sister,
-Dorothy Cameron Powell ('55)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
To: Jim and Darv Bobo
Please e-mail me. I lost your new addresses when I
crashed my hard drive.
Thanks,
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Floyd Melton ('57)
I have been reading the various comments on the good
that the Shriners do for children and I would like to add
my thoughts. I have a granddaughter who was born with
spina bifida and was to never walk, crawl, or do a
multitude of things; but, because of what the doctors at
the Shriners Hospital in Portland have done and are going
to do for this little girl, they have put her in a
position where she may just walk on her own. Of course it
also helps that no one told her she couldn't do some of
the things she does. The Shriners hospital and doctors
have been wonderful to her and her family. I can't thank
them enough. I love to go by the Shriners' fund raisers
and buy tickets to their drawings but never take the
tickets just to watch the reaction. I never tell them my
reason. All the things they give away as part of the
drawing are donated and all of the money one contributes
to the drawings goes to the good of the children. One
cannot appreciate all the good this organization does
until they are directly involved. So, the next time you
see them conducting a fund raiser, be generous.
Also, I read about Densow's Pharmacy. When it closed
a few years ago I thought it was a gonner but Bill
Knirck ('65RIP), the owner of Malley's Pharmacy, couldn't stand
to see it close so he bought it and it is still going
strong. Bill died of cancer, I believe, a while back. He
was a great person and a Bomber even though his children
were at Hanford and he supported the Falcons. Densow's
still serves my needs even though I now live in Eugene
OR. A great neighborhood pharmacy that serves the people.
-Floyd Melton ('57)
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>>From: Steve Carson ('58)
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Patti,
Thanks for the chili directions. Makin' my mouth
water right here at my desk. Will try it this weekend.
-Steve Carson ('58) ~ Chicago, IL ~ where chili is
welcome on snow days.
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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 e-mail me you will be at the
luncheon.
DATE: November 9, 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
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Bomber death notice:
Patsy Noble Eichner ('61) passed away at her home in
Kennewick, WA, Monday night, November 3rd. Patsy was a
'61 grad and I know there are numerous Bombers out there
who have fond memories of Patsy. She was a great gal and
will be missed by many. I know others are with me when I
say to the rest of the Noble clan: Dan ('58), Larry
('60), Betty ('63), and Lynn ('72) that you have our
thoughts and prayers.
To: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Sue's nausea
Check with health food stores -- had a gal on our
bowling league who got some relief from the nausea that
way -- might help Sue, too.
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: chili
We have a tradition at our house for chili, too. We
make a HUGE pot on New Year's Eve and serve it with corn
bread (Marie Callendar's mix) -- have about 15 people at
the house for New Year's Eve and we still have plenty of
chili left over.
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: polio
I remember the sugar cubes -- we had the shots --
there were a series of 3 of them. Jonas Salk invented the
shots and Sabin was the one who invented the oral
vaccine. Our family doctor, Dr. Putra (his office was in
Pasco), had a receptionist in his office who had been
stricken with polio as a young girl -- she wore one of
those leg braces -- cannot remember her name but she
would wince every so often when the brace would catch her
skin or the hairs on her leg.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA ~ we have finally
gotten cold weather in and I am a happy camper
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Airline Travel (Seat Selection Department)
FYI, I came across a great website that will show you
the best seats to choose from. This website includes just
about every type of plane and US major airline.
<http://www.seatguru.com/>
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
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>>From: Teri Haffner Bartol ('86)
I have been reading the past couple days about the
Shriners Hospital and I keep thinking I should write in
about my experience, too. My daughter Sidney developed
Erb's Palsy due to a difficult birth. Essentially, she
has permanent nerve damage in her shoulder which affects
her muscle development and mobility to some degree. When
she was about 18 months old, a co-worker of mine
suggested we take her to a Shriners' screening where they
concluded that she qualified for care. We have been
taking her to the Spokane hospital for the past seven
years for check-ups. Her doctor has reassured us that
hers is a mild case and she should never need surgery,
thankfully. We have always kept her active in sports (she
loves to swim and that is the best therapy for her) and
people do not recognize her minor disability. I am very
thankful for the consistency in care that Shriners has
given us over the years. We always have the same doctor
and the kids enjoy the trip both to Spokane and the
hospital.
Also, my youngest brother -- Colin Haffner ('98), who
is studying to be a teacher -- volunteers at Shriners a
couple days a week in their patient classroom. I believe
he started his volunteer work there due to their care of
Sidney.
-Teri Haffner Bartol ('86)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the 11/04/03 Seattle Times
>>Daniel Edward Raile ('72) ~ 5/23/54 - 10/27/03
<http://FuneralNotices.tripod.com>
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11 Bombers and 4 funeral notices today:
Anna May Wann ('49), Al Parker ('53)
Gloria Adams ('54), Laura Dean Kirby ('55)
Vera Smith ('58), Gloria Davis ('61)
John Wingfield ('66), Shirley Collings ('66)
Connie Leyson ('69), Deb Bennett ('72)
Rob Hausenbuiller ('93)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: Judy Cameron Ayers ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Becky Rulon ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gerald Stein ('66)
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: Airline Seat information - http://www.seatguru.com/
To: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Thanks for the info on plane seats. I am short, so
most of the time this doesn't bother me, but to sit
behind the guy who's seat won't fully recline is a God
send. I hate those back of chairs in my face.
Re: Shriner's Hospital
Just putting in another good word for Emblem Club
(female relatives of the Elks Lodge). At our National
Convention in Alaska last month, we donated $20,000.00
to Shriners. They were the only organization who would
attend one of our meetings to receive the award. We had
offered money to other charities in the past and none of
them could find the time to come to a meeting to receive
a financial award from us, even though the meeting was
in their city. We had close to 30 (or more) Shriners
who attended, from Seattle, Texas and Anchorage, and
other neighboring cities. A wonderful bunch of men to
represent the Shriners Hospitals and their good work. I
must say they made a lot of "brownie" points with us.
Re: Emblem Club
Incidentally talking about Emblem Club, we collect
old eye glasses, frames and cases. We get $30.00 credit
for each set we turn in. So save those old eye glasses
for me. I can collect them at Board meeting of Club 40,
or at the Fife Luncheon, or regular Club 40 reunions or
you can mail to me and I will reimburse you the postage.
We also collect old hearing aids. Thanks for letting me
put in my sales pitch. For those who want to know (and
those who don’t give a damn) Emblem Club is the 3rd
largest women’s charitable organization in the United
States. E-mail me and I will give you my snail address.
Thanks
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
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>>From: Al Parker ('53)
THE COL-HI GIRL I LOVED THE MOST:
The girl I loved the most
When I was there
When you were too-
Had smiling eyes of brown
Or hazel or green.
Maybe they were blue.
Her shimmering hair was black,
Or blonde, or brown,
Or of a reddish hue.
The girl I loved the most
When I was there
When you were too-
Maybe she was you!
-Al Parker ('53)
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>>From: Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
Re: Marilyn Richey ('53)
To: Pat Ackley Morrow ('53) and Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53)
Thanks to both of you for the updates on Marilyn.
The request you made for cards and prayers sure worked.
She has received many cards and it sure did cheer her up
to know people cared about her.
I went down to see her Monday and I was happy to
see she is feeling better. She said she's had five
treatments now and is doing much better. She said 2
weeks ago she had serious doubts about what was going to
happen. She's lost well over 100 pounds and is getting
around pretty good. We had a great visit and I'm really
glad I went.
She's bored with watching TV so please continue
to cheer her with your cards and visits, if you are
anywhere in the area. She sure does appreciate it.
-Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Re: Southern Camping
We will be heading South in our travel trailer to
our final winter destination in Arcadia, Florida in the
next couple of weeks. I am seeking State Parks or other
inexpensive places to stay along the way. We start in
Springfield, IL and will have 30 or 40 days to get
there. We're looking for places of interest around the
Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach or Tallahassee areas. Or
if you know of some other places we might enjoy between
here and there, I would love to hear about them. I know
there is so much to see in this beautiful land, I
thought my Bomber friends might have some good
suggestions. Thanks for any info.
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
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>>From: Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
Re: Patsy Noble Eichner ('61RIP)
To: Dan Noble ('58)
I did not know Patsy, but my deepest sympathy goes
out to you. Dan, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister,
Patsy. I know how you must feel as I went thru the same
thing when I lost my sister, June ('63RIP).
God bless you and your family.
-Vera Smith Robbins ('58) ~ In very cold Richland!
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>>From: Gloria Davis Tinder ('61)
Patsy Noble Eichner ('61RIP) truly symbolized the
Bomber spirit. She has been a great friend to many of us
and has kept in touch with classmates near and far. My
thoughts and prayers are with her family. Patsy will be
missed so very much.
-Gloria Davis Tinder ('61)
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>>From: John Wingfield ('66)
Re: Royal Arch Masons
The Shriners have done wonderful work for people all
over the world. There is another order of the Masons
that not too many people know about but that certainly
came as a blessing to me and my family. My younger son
was born with a heart defect. At first we were told he
had a heart murmur, which I thought would go away
as he grew up. It didn't. In fact, it became more
sophisticated and more dangerous as he grew older. It
was called Aortic Stenosis, described as a mis-spapen
aortic valvue. When he was about seven his cardiologist
told us it was serious and we would need to begin
treatments, starting with valvo-plastie procedures,
hoping to correct it. About that time my Mom and Dad
(Royce and Jean) were living in Walla Walla and
mentioned our dilemma to a friend who was a Mason. He
told my parents about the Royal Arch Masons, an
organization of dedicated people who provide financial
support to families with children with congenital heart
defects. My parents' friend put us in touch with some
Royal Arch Masons in Western Washington, as we live in
Olympia, they came and interviewed us and agreed to
support us. The Royal Arch Masons paid for the heart
procedure that our son went through, which included
two valvo-plasties and then, five years ago a (Ross
Procedure) valve replacement, which was open heart
surgery. So, what the medical insurance did not pay the
Royal Arch Masons picked up the rest. This was such a
blessing to us, to remove the huge burden of financial
debt and free us up to just concentrate on the health
and recovery of our son. He was a poster boy for them.
And, at one time, while he was playing soccer, I found
that one of the Soccer Moms for his team had been one of
the first recipients of a valve replacement when she was
young with the help of Royal Arch Masons and that she
too was a poster child for them. Now he is in his second
year at UW, goes surging in the summer, snow boarding in
the winter, enjoying a healthy and happy life. Thank you
Royal Arch Masons, a true blessing to us and to many
other people. I share this story, not only to praise
their noble nature, but also because maybe someone in
the Sandstorm readership knows someone with a child who
has a congenital heart defect and could use the support
of these wonderful people.
Aloha,
-John Wingfield ('66)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: California fires
Bob Grout ('66) was sent these pictures of the San
Diego fire from Don Blankenship of the Mobile Riverine
Force Association. Bob asked me to post them in the
Sandstorm.
http://danmegna.com/CFire02/index.htm
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/fires/multimedia.html
http://hometown.aol.com/sroesner/1003list.html
http://www.exploitz.com/pictures/4384/index.php
Thanks for sharing them with us, Bob.
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Connie Leyson Yesberger ('69)
Re: Happy B-Day Betti!
Hi Betti,
I have thought about you and Bob often over the
years, and enjoy your descriptions of life in Kansas.
Kinda makes me feel like I'm reading Willa Cather or
something. What do you do there?
Betti, I don't know any other way to ask this but
to just ask, did Robert pass away? He has a fond place
in my memories of Chief Jo and C.U.P. Fellowship, and
I've wondered why I haven't seen or heard about him in
a very long time. Please forgive me for being so forward
or whatever it is that I feel like for asking you this!
It is with all respect and affection for you both,
-Connie Leyson Yesberger ('69)
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>>From: Deb Bennett Bayoff ('72)
Re: Danny Raile ('72RIP)
Boy you could have hit me with a ton of bricks.
Dan Raile passed away last week. I can't bring up the
announcement from the link. [It works now. -Maren]
He was a truly nice person. I Moved to Richland from
Wyoming in 5th grade. Dan was in my class. His closest
friends that I remember were Gary Saunders and Mark Van
Wormer. I was a very insecure kid. Danny was always
friendly to me. Every reunion was a great opportunity to
see him again.
My thoughts go out to his family.
-Deb Bennett Bayoff ('72)
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>>From: Rob Hausenbuiller ('93)
Re: Polio vaccination
I don't honestly know if I was vaccinated, as a
child, against polio. I know of course that I had my
MMR and related vaccinations when I was young. And
definitely remember my tetanus shots. My mom would know
better as to whether I had any polio vaccinations done.
However, when I moved to England 5 years ago, I was
registering with the NHS (National Health Service) and
they asked me about my vaccination history and since I
told them that I hadn't had a polio booster they gave me
a sugar cube with the vaccine on it. I remember being a
bit shocked by needing to be vaccinated, I have always
thought of Polio much like Small Pox, that it was a
disease that was no longer worried about, at least in
the developed world.
Well, that's my bit on Polio vaccinations. I'm off
to prepare for watching fireworks tonight at the Guy
Fawkes night celebrations.
-Rob Hausenbuiller ('93) ~ London, England - where the
weather has definitely made its turn towards winter.
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>>From: The Noble siblings
To all the friends and classmates of Patsy Noble Eichner (61)
On behalf of Patsy's family and our parents, MR and
Betty Noble, we want to let you know that our dear
sister, Patricia Lea Noble Eichner, passed away November
4, 2003 at her home in Kennewick, WA during her sleep.
Patsy's life will be celebrated on Saturday, November 8,
2003 at 1:30PM at a service to be held at Mueller's
Funeral Home located at the corner of Union and 10th
Avenue in Kennewick. A reception will follow at her home
in Kennewick.
Patsy would want all of her friends to attend and we
hope you'll be there. If you cannot be there in person,
please be with us in the spirit of friendship, prayer
and celebration of her life.
Warmly,
Dan Noble ('58)
Larry Noble ('60)
Betty Noble Giedd ('63)
Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
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Funeral Notices
>>Bob Caldwell ('60) ~ 7/15/42 - 10/25/03
>>Daniel Edward Raile ('72) ~ 5/23/54 -10/27/03
>>Bonnie Murphy Fawcett ('51) ~ 1933 - 10/30/03
>>Patsy Noble Eichner ('61) ~ 8/28/43 - 11/4/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/07/03
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Ralph Myrick ('51), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Mike Rice ('60), Mary Ray ('61)
Shirley Collings ('66), Steve Piippo ('70)
Rick Chapple ('72)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
I was shocked to hear that Patsy Noble Eichner ('61RIP)
had passed away. Patsy was pretty special to me, for
sure. I first met Patsy when I worked at Dietrich's
Market located at the intersection of Wright Ave. and
Duportail St. It was about 1952 or 1953. Patsy would
never miss a day coming by the store to talk to me. When
we were slow, I would let Patsy check customers out. We
had the old, old cash registers at that time. And, this
neat little girl of about 12 or 13 would push those big
old keys, get the total, and give the correct change.
One thing that I will never forget about Patsy was for
the birthday present she gave me. It was a clean,
ironed, neatly folded handkerchief of her father's
placed very neatly into a white envelope. I had that
handkerchief for many years. It really meant a lot to
me. Soon afterwards, I left for the Korean War. When I
was in Japan, Patsy wrote to me quite frequently. Patsy
will always have a special place in my heart.
To Dan ('57) and the Noble family I send my prayers. I
know Patsy was not in good health. Now, she is free from
all of that stuff. She is probably visiting with my Mom
right now. I would also like to apologize for not being
able to attend services. I am working all that day
blowing out sprinkler systems. My spirit will be there.
God bless you all.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Bob Caldwell ('60 RIP)
It is always sad to read about the passing of
our fellow Bombers. Some who we were close to are
particularly stressful. I was hit hard this morning
when reading about the passing of Bob Caldwell ('60RIP).
I don't remember when I met Bob but it was over 50
years ago when we were like 7 or 8. He and I and
Chuck McElroy ('60) were nearly inseparable for many
years. Chuck, Bob, and I all three had casts on our legs
in 6th grade at Lewis and Clark at the same time. I can
clearly recall countless all-night Canasta card games on
Friday nights in grade school, jr. hi, and high school.
Even when we were old enough to date we would often meet
at midnight or 1 AM and play canasta. It was usually at
Chuck's house. Chuck's mother Mina is a dear friend to
this day. I just visited Mina at her home in Kennewick
last week. She was going in for a hip replacement the
next day. When Chuck's dad Bob McElroy passed away from
a long series of many ills, Chuck was not able to get
home for the funeral. So Bob Caldwell and I held Mina's
hand and hugged her many times all day long.
Fast forward to the mid '70s. I had an apartment
management business in the Queen Ann/Magnolia area of
Seattle. Part of my payment from one of my client
landlords was a penthouse apartment with a million
dollar view. I was at home one afternoon, and when I
answered a knock on the door it was Bob Caldwell. Wow,
after many years we were both nearly speechless. He was
looking for an apartment to rent. Had no idea I even
lived in Seattle. Of course I invited him in for a beer
and we played catch-up for hours. Typical of questions
we asked was "How's your love life?" Bob was in love
with a beautiful red head who worked at a bank. But he
didn't know her name and hadn't met her. But he was
going to as soon as the opportunity came up. I can
remember to this day the look on his face when I said
"Would you like to meet her?" Rusty (as we called Ellen)
lived in the apartment below me and we were good friends
and I had even dated her a few times. So when she came
home that night I introduced them. They were married 24
years. I feel terrible that Bob's life was cut so short.
He was one of the good guys, great sense of humor, and a
gentleman without a mean bone in his body.
God keep you, Bob.
If anyone on this net knows their address please
send it to me direct so I can get a card off to Ellen.
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ From my office near Olympia
on a sunny clear day. Now to dry my eyes and
prepare to receive several guests from out of
town to discuss getting a patent on a device
we have developed.
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>>From: Mike Rice ('60)
To the family of Patsy Noble, deepest sympathy. Patsy
was alway a nice person who maintain friends for life.
To me she was a shining star.
-Mike Rice ('60)
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>>From: Mary Ray Henslee ('61)
Re: Patsy Noble Eichner ('61RIP)
I am very saddened to hear of Patsy's passing. I
remember Patsy as a very kind person, who was well liked
by everyone. Judging from the email that I received from
her right after I joined this forum, she never stopped
being the caring person that I remembered. I appreciate
so much all of the emails that I have received since I
joined this forum. The warm fuzzy feeling that comes
from being remembered and connected once again is
priceless. I only regret that I have been too busy over
the last few years to stay better connected with those
that left footprints on my heart so many years ago -
Patsy being one of them.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the loved ones
Patsy left behind.
"You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you
never know how soon it will be too late."
--Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
-Mary Ray Henslee ('61)
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>>From: Steve Piippo ('70)
The Moving Vietnam Memorial Wall is currently
assembled below Flat Top Mountain in West Richland.
Listed is Mark S. Black, a former Chief Jo Warrior and
Richland Bomber. Mark Black ('66wb) was the first
Richland kid killed in Vietnam.
-Steve Piippo ('70)
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>>From: Rick Chapple ('72)
Re: Dan Raile ('72RIP)
Mention the name Dan Raile to any Class of '72
member and the first thing they will say is "What a
great guy". Dan's passing is a real loss to our class,
and I am proud to have had him as my friend during our
Bomber years.
We know where you went, Dan, and we will see you
later.
-Rick Chapple ('72)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/08/03
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45, '46, & '02), Marla Lowman ('55)
Gary Persons ('57), Margo Heiling ('57)
Jan Bollinger ('60), Sandy Finney ('60)
Jill Lange ('64), Jeff Michael ('65)
Dave Doran ('72)
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LUNCH TODAY: Portland/Vancouver Lunch
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barb Eckert Holloway ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Spencer Houck ('71)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02)
To: Marilyn Richey ('53)
Marilyn, fromer neighbor, good friend.
I wish you the very best, get well and love. Hope
you can make the Club 40 stuffing party in December.
-Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02) ~ Camano Island, WA - where
we had a long hot summer, including September and
early October. Then torrential rains with flooding
from a "pineappe express", now cold brrr cold. 26°,
22°, 24°, 22°, 27° cold the last 5 days. What's
going on? Is Jerry Falwell mad at us again?
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>>From: Marla Lowman Kenitzer ('55) & Sandy Finney Harvego ('60)
Re: Northern California - Sacramento Area Bomber Lunch
To: All Bombers in the Northern California and
Sacramento Areas (and of course anywhere else)
How about joining other Bombers for Lunch. No
reservations necessary! If you would like, you can email
Sandy or Marla that you will be at the luncheon. (It
would give us a better count)
DATE: November: 10, 2003 (Monday)
COFFEE TIME: 11:30 A.M.
LUNCH TIME: 12:30 P.M.
WHERE: Bradshaw's Restaurant
PHONE: (916) 362-3274
ADDRESS: 9647 Micron Avenue, Sacramento, CA
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 50 - go South on Bradshaw -
turn left at Micron (first signal light). Bradshaw's
is a half block on the right.
FOOD SELECTION: Regular Menu (breakfast or lunch -
prices are very reasonable)
All Bomber spouses and friends are welcome!
Bombers Have Fun
-Sandy Finney Harvego ('60) ~ Sacramento, CA
-Marla Lowman Kenitzer ('55) ~ West Point, CA
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>>From: Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) & Gary Persons ('57)
Re: Spokane Bomber Alumni Lunch
Before everyone gets busy with holiday activities . . .
LET'S GO TO LUNCH!
DATE: Sunday, November16
TIME: 11:30 AM Coffee/Beverages - 12:30 PM Lunch
PLACE: The Chapter (Look for green & gold balloons on their sign.)
ADDRESS: 105 East Mission (NE corner Ruby/Mission)
PRICE: Most lunches $6.95 - $8.95
The restaurant would like an approximate headcount, so
please make reservations by Friday, 11/14, to
All Bomber alums, spouses, and guests are welcome.
Remember to bring any RHS yearbooks you might have.
Bomber cheers,
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) and Gary Persons ('57)
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>>From: Margo Heiling Barron ('57)
Re: Danny Neth: Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial at West Richland
I visited the Moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
in West Richland this afternoon and remembered a '57
classmate, Corporal Danny A. Neth, whose name is listed
on Panel 5E, Line 121. He was born June 6, 1938, and
died as a casualty of war on March 5, 1966. Thanks,
Danny, for all of us. My prayers are with Danny's family
today. The moving wall in West Richland is open 24 hours
around the clock through this weekend.
-Margo Heiling Barron (Class of '57 Ahead of our time)
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>>From: Jill Lange Peterson ('64)
I want to express my regrets to the Patsy Noble Eichner
Family. Patsy was always special to all of the Doris and
Clarence Lange's family in Richland. We knew her from
when she was in high school and later engaged to my
brother, Gary. The engagement ended, but all of us felt
close to Patsy. Thank you so much for calling my mother
about Patsy's death. Patsy and Mom were always special
to each other, and I know my mom grieves Patsy's loss
deeply, as we all do. I send my sympathies from
Roseville, MN, a suburb of St. Paul. Patsy was a special
woman, and I cared for her very much. I so appreciated
that she came to my dad's funeral.
Rest in Peace, Patsy.
Love,
-Jill Lange Peterson ('64)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: Cool Desert Nights
To: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) and others...
Well, since you have given me the opportunity to
walk through this door, I will. Hopefully, when the time
to count the votes comes, there won't be any hanging
chads or other reasons for a recount!
When I first saw the article on moving the show, I
immediately flashed back to the mayor/city council of
Richland deciding it did not want to make Uptown
attractive to major mall developers. My dad always
reminds me... that is why the Columbia Center is in
Kennewick. Now, I don't want to be in a Tri-Cities
community hassle all these many years later... but I
think Cool Desert Nights should remain a Richland thing.
I may have mentioned in a previous post that many of the
SoCal communities have WEEKLY car shows. It brings
people to the area every week. Folks buy stuff at the
shops and bars and restaurants. Sometimes folks see
stuff and come back another time to buy (antiques,
furniture, clothing, etc.). Exposure (except in very
cold climates) is rarely harmful to merchants. What's
cheaper... to have folks come to the car show and see
your shop or buy an ad in the TC Herald every week? My
self, I love the car shows, and I'm not even a merchant
that can profit. But I am a dj that would be happy to be
involved with the show... AND have it remain a Richland
show.
There, that's better. Thank you for letting me share.
dj Jeff Michael ('65) ~ Richland - where it is STILL
unseasonably COLD! Or is it just my thin blood?
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Speaking of the Virtual Wall this is a link to the
information about Mark Black class of 1966, and our
first Vietnam casualty:
http://richlandbombers.1966.tripod.com/RIP/RIP66BlackMark66.htm
May you rest in peace, Mark, and all those who gave
their lives in Vietnam.
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Dave Doran ('72)
Re: Dan Raile ('72RIP)
Dan looked great and played in the band at our
recent 30-year reunion and now he's another of the
classmates we've lost way too soon. Being 49 or 50
years old is not enough excuse for leaving so early
and we just lost Matt Napora a few months ago so what's
up with that? It makes me want to get in touch again
with the old friends left along the way and now I can
realize how important those connections are.
Dan was a truly good regular guy that was one of
the only kids to befriend me when I moved to Richland
as a 7th grader and was genuinely nice to everyone
equally as well. We'll miss him.
It would be great to group together some of the old
classmates for a salmon feast to celebrate our late
friends and I'll be happy to supply the salmon. The N.W.
must have a pile of '72 babies in residence that could
swarm some local spot in remembrance and fun. What say?
-Dave Doran ('72)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/09/03
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Floyd Melton ('57), Ann Engel ('63)
Bob Grout ('66WB), Georgia Rushworth ('66)
Mike Howell ('68WB), Sheila Davis ('71)
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BOMBER LUNCH Today: Puget Sound/Fife
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dick Boehning ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kandy Smith Olson ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dick Pierce ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom Schildknecht ('70)
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>>From: Floyd Melton ('57)
To: Marilyn Richey ('53)
Here is wishing you the best. I remember the days at
West Gate Conoco it seems so long ago. I hope you are
getting better with each passing day and may peace be
your constant companion.
Re: Danny Neth ('57RIP)
When I was in Washington DC two years ago I made a
special visit to the Vietnam Memorial Wall just to look
up Danny Neth. It was an emotional moment that I will
never forget. I thought about Danny and football at the
Bomber games. He was the only person I ever saw that
could run with the ball having his chest just inches off
the ground and when he hit you it was as though a steam
roller had nailed you. What a guy and I had the privelege
to know him from the first grade on. Then to give his
life for our country. Everyone should take the time to
visit the Wall where ever it is as well as the Korean
memorial in DC... what an awesome site that is.
-Floyd Melton ('57)
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>>From: Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
Re: Portland/Vancouver luncheon
All Bomber Lunches website
Saturday the 8th of November we had our Bomber
luncheon with one new person joining us. We welcomed
Bill Lattin ('58).
In December we are having our Christmas Luncheon
on Saturday the 6th from 11:00 to 3:00 with a white
elephant exchange... hope to see many Bombers there.
November Attendees: Photographer, Ann Engel Schafer ('63),
Alan Porter ('67), Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60),
Jo Heidlebaugh ('74), Bill Lattin ('58), Leslie Swanson
Holman ('59), Ron Holman ('56), Tom Hemphill ('62), Fred
Schafer ('63), Len Rediske ('66) & wife Linda Rediske.
-Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: Moving Wall MRFA [Mobile Riverine Force Assoc.
Let's remember all Sailors and Army personnel that
served in the operation Mekone Delta, Viet-Nam.
Re: Fire engine #17 Southern California Wildfires
http://www.firebulletin.com/
Thought I would pass this video of an amazing fire
tornado near Fire engine off devore freeway.
-Bob Grout ('66WB)
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>>From: Georgia Rushworth ('66)
Re: Viet Nam Veterans
Let's not forget classmate, William David Dowd ('65RIP).
-Georgia Rushworth ('66)
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>>From: Mike Howell (68WB)
Re: Moving Wall
My apologies to any one that I didn't get to see
while I was in West Richland on Friday. It was such a
heart wrenching experience to visit and touch the wall.
Thank you Judie for the coffee and Phil for the
shoulder.
We came back across Chinook Pass and now I remember
why I like Snoqualmie better.
Re: Another subject
Carol and I had a wonderful visit with our monies in
the week we spent in Reno but we could really use a good
handy man now as we are both broke. We got home before
midnight last night and finally slept in our own bed. I
think the part I hate the most about traveling is not
waking up in my own bed.
Re: Cool Desert Nights
We are gearing up for next season and have added
much needed inventory to our booth and I will state out
front that as a Vendor if they move Cool Desert Nights
to Kennewick we won't be coming back for it.
Just putting in my two cents.
-Mike Howell (68WB)
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>>From: Sheila Davis Galloway ('71)
To: All Bombers
The following was an article recently published in
the RHS Sandstorm:
"......Looking for a clever way to say "Happy Birthday",
"Congratulations", "Good Luck" or just maybe "Hi" or "I
was thinking of you"? The Instrumental Music Boosters [IMB]
has just the answer: Bomber Bird "Bomb"ardment! For
$30.00 you can have someone's yard decorated with green
and gold "Bomber Birds". After a 24 hour landing, the
cluster of birds will migrate to their next destination
with the assistance of the Bomber Bird "Band"its. The
IMB is using the Bomber Bird "Bomb"ardment as a fun way
to raise money and awareness of the trip they have
coming up in May to perform at the dedication of the
WWII Memorial in Washington DC. If you'd like to order a
"bomb"ardment call ... or email us ........."
I thought perhaps those Bombers out there in the
world would be interested in knowing about this great
fund raiser. To see a picture of these green and gold
creatures, go onto the Richland High School Instrumental
Music page and click on Booster. www.BomberMusic.org
These kids are doing a great job for the high school
and they need all the help we can give them to get to
Washington DC and represent all of us Bombers.
Thanks. Maybe someone out there would be interested
in "bomb"arding my brother, Mike ('74)! Let me know.
-Sheila Davis Galloway ('71)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/10/03
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12 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Jay Siegel ('61), Tom Hann ('61)
Helen Cross ('62), KC Hammill ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Tami Schuchart ('68)
Entry from the Noble kids
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BOMBER LUNCH TODAY: No. Calif/Sacramento Area
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Johnson ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carl Dvorak ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dee Shipman Jones ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Fred Meeks ('73)
MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY TODAY
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>>From: Jay Siegel ('61)
Re: Trivia Question of the day!
For everyone at the Puget Sound luncheon today, how
about "Dick & Jerry's Fine Foods"?
allgallery.tripod.com/0000s/Uptown.html
Re: 10 November
Until shortly after I graduated in 1961, the 10th of
November held no special meaning to me except possible
the day before a holiday.
In 1961 I found out that the 10th of November is
the Marine Corps Birthday and after that, no matter
where I was or what I might be doing it became a day
of remembrances, a day when I stood a bit taller and
walked a bit brisker (even if I might be suffering a
slight case of malaise from a Ball the night before.
And so, I would like to offer a toast to all
Marines, their families and their friends:
Here's to our Country, our Corps and all those who are
not here to celebrate our 228th birthday - Semper Fi!
Clear blue skies and warm, gentle breezes
-Jay Siegel ('61) ~ Poulsbo, WA
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>>From: Tom Hann ('61)
Re: Pasty Nobel Eichner ('61RIP)
I too shall miss my friend Pasty Nobel Eichner ('61RIP)
She touched so many of our lives. The message below is
taken from her Memorial Folder. God Bless You and Keep
You Patsy
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Don't Grieve For Me
Don 't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I am following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all,
I could not stay another day,
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remembered Joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow,
I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-Tom Hann ('61)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Re: Danny Neth ('57RIP)
Whenever I see or hear about the Viet Nam Wall, I
am always reminded of Danny Neth. He played baseball on
my dad's American Legion baseball team, so I only knew
him from the coach's kid's perspective.
I add my prayers and thanks to the families of all
the brave men and women who have given their lives so
that we might continue to live in freedom.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: KC Hammill ('63)
Re: Semper Fi
For those BOMBERS who served
Captain Kangaroo turned 75 in June, which is odd,
because he's never looked a day under 75. (Birthday
6/27/27). It reminded me of the following story:
Some people have been offended that Lee Marvin is
buried in a grave alongside 3 and 4 star generals at
Arlington National Cemetery. His marker gives his name,
rank (PVT) and service (USMC). Nothing else.
Here's a guy who was only a famous movie star who
served his time. Why the heck does he rate burial with
these guys? Well, following is the amazing answer:
I always liked Lee Marvin, but did not know the
extent of his Corps experiences. In a time when many
Hollywood stars served their country in the armed
forces, often in rear-echelon posts where they were
carefully protected, only to be trotted out to perform
for the cameras in war bond promotions, Lee Marvin was
a genuine hero. He won the Navy Cross at Iwo Jima.
There is only one higher Naval award... the Medal
Of Honor. If that is a surprising comment on the true
character of the man, he credits his sergeant with an
even greater show of bravery.
Dialog From The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson:
His guest was Lee Marvin. Johnny said, "Lee, I'll bet a
lot of people are unaware that you were a Marine in the
initial landing at Iwo Jima... and that during the
course of that action you earned the Navy Cross and
were severely wounded."
"Yeah, yeah... I got shot square in the ass and
they gave me the Cross for securing a hot spot about
halfway up Suribachi... bad thing about getting shot up
on a mountain is guys gettin' shot hauling you down.
But Johnny, at Iwo I served under the bravest man I
ever knew... We both got the Cross the same day, but
what he did for his Cross made mine look cheap in
comparison. The dumb bastard actually stood up on RED
beach and directed his troops to move forward and get
the hell off the beach. That Sergeant and I have been
lifelong friends. When they brought me off Suribachi we
passed the Sergeant and he lit a smoke and passed it to
me lying on my belly on the litter and said, 'Where'd
they get you Lee?' Well Bob... if you make it home
before me, tell Mom to sell the outhouse!'
"Johnny, I'm not lying...Sergeant Keeshan was the
bravest man I ever knew.....
Bob Keeshan... You and the world know him as
Captain Kangaroo."
-KC Hammill ('63) ~ Bangor, Maine "COLD"
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Marine Corps birthday (11/10)
"DO NOT FORGET" by Ed Evans, MGySgt.,USMC (Ret.)
I sat in a movie theater watching "Schindler's
List," asked myself, "Why didn't the Jews fight back?"
Now I know why.
I sat in a movie theater, watching "Pearl Harbor"
and asked myself, "Why weren't we prepared?"
Now I know why.
Civilized people cannot fathom, much less predict,
the actions of evil people.
On September 11, dozens of capable airplane
passengers allowed themselves to be overpowered by a
handful of poorly armed terrorists because they did not
comprehend the depth of hatred that motivated their
captors.
On September 11, thousands of innocent people were
murdered because too many Americans naively reject
the reality that some nations are dedicated to the
dominance of others. Many political pundits, pacifists
and media personnel want us to forget the carnage. They
say we must focus on the bravery of the rescuers and
ignore the cowardice of the killers. They implore us to
understand the motivation of the perpetrators. Major
television stations have announced they will assist the
healing process by not replaying devastating footage of
the planes crashing into the Twin Towers.
I will not be manipulated.
I will not pretend to understand.
I will not forget.
I will not forget the liberal media who abused
freedom of the press to kick our country when it was
vulnerable and hurting.
I will not forget that CBS anchor Dan Rather
preceded President Bush's address to the nation with
the snide remark, "No matter how you feel about him, he
is still our president."
I will not forget that ABC TV anchor Peter Jennings
questioned President Bush's motives for not returning
immediately to Washington, DC and commented, "We're all
pretty skeptical and cynical about Washington."
And I will not forget that ABC's Mark Halperin
warned if reporters weren't informed of every little
detail of this war, they aren't "likely -- nor should
they be expected -- to show deference."
I will not isolate myself from my fellow Americans
by pretending an attack on the USS Cole in Yemen was
not an attack on the United States of America.
I will not forget the Clinton administration
equipped Islamic terrorists and their supporters with
the world's most sophisticated telecommunications
equipment and encryption technology, thereby
compromising America's ability to trace terrorist
radio, cell phone, land lines, faxes and modem
communications.
I will not be appeased with pointless, quick
retaliatory strikes like those perfected by the
previous administration.
I will not be comforted by "feel-good, do nothing"
regulations like the silly "Have your bags been under
your control?" question at the airport.
I will not be influenced by so called, "anti war
demonstrators" who exploit the right of _expression to
chant anti-American obscenities.
I will not forget the moral victory handed the
North Vietnamese by American war protesters who reviled
and spat upon the returning Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors
and Marines.
I will not be softened by the wishful thinking of
pacifists who chose reassurance over reality.
I will embrace the wise words of Prime Minister
Tony Blair who told Labor Party conference, "They have
no moral inhibition on the slaughter of the innocent.
If they could have murdered not 7,000 but 70,000, does
anyone doubt they would have done so and rejoiced in
it?
There is no compromise possible with such people,
no meeting of minds, no point of understanding with
such terror. Just a choice: defeat it or be defeated by
it. And defeat it we must!"
I will force myself to:
- hear the weeping
- feel the helplessness
- imagine the terror
- sense the panic
- smell the burning flesh
- experience the loss
- remember the hatred.
I sat in a movie theater, watching "Private Ryan"
and asked myself, "Where did they find the courage?"
Now I know.
We have no choice. Living without liberty is not
living.
-- Ed Evans, MGySgt., USMC (Ret.)
Not as lean, Not as mean, But still a Marine.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Sheila Davis Galloway ('71)
Re: Bomber Bird "Bomb"ardment
I wish I lived in Richland... we (my daughters
and I) are always toilet papering houses for birthdays
and other events, but this is such a cool idea! I hope
they are very successful... maybe we will see lots of
pictures in the Sandstorm of Bombers who have been
"bomb"arded (geez, is there even such a word???)
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - we had rain
yesterday and into the evening... LOVE IT!
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Vets (for November 10th and 11th)
I just realized I won't be next to my trusty
computer on the Marine Corps Birthday. So maybe Maren
(or Richard as the case may be) can run this on the 10th
as that is a day of pride and some infamy for all the
Marine Bombers out there including me.
I used to try and name all the Marines/Bombers but
it has become very difficult for me to recall them
all... At R2K, number 32 ('63) and I had planned to
have a picture taken of all the Marines we could round
up... he thought the Sarge was organizing and I thought
is was the Captain that was doing it... as can happen
when the chain of command fails, I should have assigned
it to Cpl. Heidlebaugh ('65) and we could have blamed it
on him... but since I thought... well, I already said
what I thought... (there I go thinking again)... So... I
have many of you in mind and you know I have you in my
heart... Hopefully this weekend I'll be lucky enough to
hook up with one Marine (Maddy ('67) for a little
R&R)... So what I am saying here is that for all my
fellow Juggies, For all the Doggies, Squids and Flyboys
in Bomberdom and for all the Bombers in the world, let's
take a few minutes and remember the folks that gave of
themselves and those who gave all of themselves... let's
stop a moment and murmur a thankful "Welcome Home and
a Job Well Done"... That's what my Pop put on a huge
Crimson and gold sign in front of his house when I came
home... I've told the story before about how I didn't
actually go "home" when I got back but spent a month
with the Hell's Angels who had taken many of us in to
help us get used to the Land of the big PX again and to
shelter us from the slings and arrows and all that...
my dad told me just before he died that he knew I didn't
come to see them right away when I got back... he
carried that with him for many years... and that's all
he said about it... so for 11 of us who made it back
and for the 85,000 who didn't and for all those who
went before us and those who have come after us...
THANK YOU!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
To: Bill Wingfield ('67)
Just wanted to say "Hi", it is so fun to hear from
old friends over this website. You and your family will
have a great time being home for Christmas, be sure and
tell Jan hi from me.
I would love to be coming home for Christmas. My
sister Teri ('70) and her family will be coming to my
home in Scottsdale, AZ this year. It will be sunny and
warm and we will have Christmas dinner out on the patio
around the pool.
Enjoy your trip home.
-Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
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>>From: Dan, Larry, Betty and Lynn Noble
Re: Thank You from Patsy Noble's Family
To all of our friends:
We can't begin to express our thanks to all of you
for the outpouring of support and sympathy given to our
Noble family during this difficult time.
Patsy's funeral service and life celebration on
Saturday, November 8th was a wonderful tribute to
her life and recognized her many civic and social
contributions during her short 60 years. She had such
a positive effect on the community during her life as
evidenced by the many who attended her service.
While Patsy will be missed by all, we feel comforted
that she is with our sister, Becky ('69RIP), and finally
without pain in eternal peace.
Your thoughts, prayers and support are appreciated
by all of Patsy's family, especially our parents, MR and
Betty who send their love and a heartfelt thank you to
everyone.
Warm regards,
-Dan ('57), Larry ('60), Betty ('63) and Lynn ('72) Noble
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Funeral Notice scanned
>>Helen Zepp Hamanne ~ Class of 1960 ~ 1/42 - 10/1/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/11/03 - VETERANS' DAY
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7 Bombers and 1 Bomber (?) funeral notice today:
Jeanie Walsh ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Shirley Carlisle ('65), John Allen ('66)
Doug Ufkes ('68), Steve Piippo ('70)
Diane Carpenter ('72)
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Editors' Note:
Well, we would like to think that we ran an item in
yesterday's Sandstorm as an experiment; you know, like a
test to see if all of our readers were paying attention
to what appeared in their favorite newsletter. But it
was not an experiment. It was a mistake.
We refer, of course, to Gary Behymer's ('64)
contribution of a statement written by an Ed Evans,
MGySgt., USMC (Ret.). In retrospect we realize that the
item was bound to infuriate many of you. It was not
the sort of thing that you expect to encounter in the
Sandstorm. Also, it violated one of our editorial
policies: it was an opinion piece not written by a
Bomber or a Bomber's relative.
Please accept our apologies.
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bev Coates Karns ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don Eckert ('64)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Jerry Boyd ('52) & Patsy McGregor Boyd ('54WB)
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>>From: Jeanie Walsh Williamson ('63)
Happy Birthday to all the "Bomber" Marines.
And a very special thank you to all the Veterans,
regardless if you are a "Bomber" or not.
-Jeanie Walsh Williamson (Gold Metal Class of '63)
Wife of a Marine Captain
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
My thanks to those 1964 class members who served
their country! Here are some that live in our hearts...
Mike Alexander (Navy),
Jim Judd,
Bobby Keplinger
John Marshall,
Dennis Smith,
William Trujillo
Bruce Whiteside,
Garry Wilson
...still others we salute!
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ now living in downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Shirley Carlisle ('65)
I just received word that my Dear Friend and class
mate Barbara Hosack Busch ('65) passed away in Spokane.
After graduation Barb became an Army nurse and was a
Viet Nam Veteran. Barb was so proud to have served her
country. I want to extend my sympathy to Barb's family.
-Shirley Carlisle ('65)
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>>From: John Allen ('66)
Re: Veteran's Day Message
While sitting at my favorite watering hole between
November and June, with some regularity, the
conversation turns to who was the greatest basketball
player ever to play the game. Michael Jordan's name
still comes up most frequently but, as time passes, less
and less does one hear the name of the man who still
holds the most individual records in the game. I believe
the count is still over 50 of them and, as great as
Michael Jordan was, he doesn't even come close to that
number owned by the great Wilt Chamberlain. The point of
this comment is that, as a society, we tend to forget
FAR too quickly, the history we knew so well only
yesterday and very often, we fail to see what is right
in front of our face. So it is for this societal failing
that I make the further comment which is really the
point of this Veteran's Day note.....
All those Bomber Vets out there, and most of their
families, already know this simple truth, but it is
something for the rest to consider every November 11th,
every Memorial Day, every Thanksgiving, every Christmas,
or almost any day, really. Simply stated; to the extent
that FREEDOM exists anywhere around the globe today,
there is no organization as responsible for it during
the last century, as the United States Military and
those civilian leaders who have had the courage to use,
or simply threaten to use, its awesome power toward that
end. So, the next time you are tempted to criticize this
country's role in the world, hold your tongue for just
an instant while you honestly consider that undeniable
fact, along with those millions who have provided, and
continue to provide you, the umbrella of relative safety
under which you sleep soundly at night.
-John Allen ('66)
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>>From: Doug Ufkes ('68)
Re: Old Friends
Not only do we need to remember the vets but also the
folks in the field right now. Jim Mattis ('68) is
still in Iraq as far as I know and still leading from
the front. My prayers are with him.
I see in the last edition that Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
lives in Scottsdale, AZ and I would like to extend on
invitation to her to attend our next all Bomber luncheon
here in Tucson... it is planned right now for sometime
in February or March. Also, Tami, if you know of any
other Bombers in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area please let
them know about these get-togethers.
Some of us are currently thinking about the idea of
having a Tucson area-Phoenix area luncheon in Casa
Grande sometime in the next year or so and would like to
get in contact with all the folks in the Phoenix area
that graduated from RHS. From what I understand they
also have luncheons every so often.
-Doug Ufkes ('68)
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[See AllLunches.tripod.com/ for pictures of both
Phoenix and Tucson lunches plus information about ALL
Bomber lunches (that I know about). -Maren]
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>>From: Steve Piippo ('70)
To: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Thank you for the Mark S. Black Vietnam Wall
Memorial web site. I had remembered Mark Black for many
years. He is buried across from HAPO in the rear of the
cemetery. As a little kid early on Saturday mornings in
Chief Jo gym Mark would be there with his long, lean,
black curly hair and protruding ears. He would gently
toss me a basketball so I could put it between my legs
and heave it to the rim. Mark did this many Saturday
mornings and was very patient with the coach's little
kid. We made a tracing of his name.
-Steve Piippo ('70)
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>>From: Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
Re: Birthday Wishes
Happy Birthday to Dee Shipman Jones ('72) - this
will be in the Sandstorm a day late, but oh well. I'm
looking forward to lunch Wed.! (BTW, to anyone who knows
Dee but hasn't seen her for awhile - she looks fantastic
- always has, always will I'm sure :)
Re: Marine Corps Birthday (11/10)
We're flying a Marine Corps flag today; my husband
is a non-active Marine. (Is that the right term? I know
there's no such thing as a former Marine, or ex-Marine.)
Re: The note from KC Hammill ('63)
Sorry, but the Lee Marvin/Captain Kangaroo story
is an urban legend. Both were Marines, and Lee Marvin
did receive a Purple Heart, was shot in the posterior,
and is buried at Arlington. But Lee saw action at
Saipan, not Iwo Jima, and the Captain never did see
action - he enlisted toward the end of the war,
evidently.
www.snopes.com and www.urbanlegends.com
are excellent sources for verifying stories that may
arouse suspicions. And no one should feel bad about
believing any of these stories that are so common,
especially on the internet - even the most suspicious
and wary of us have been taken in by different stories.
They all sound so plausible.
-Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Ed Montgomery (Bomber? Class of '78?) ~ 6/19/60 - 11/8/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Barbara Barron ('50), Marla Lowman ('55)
Tom Hughes ('56), Helen Cross ('62)
Linda Reining ('64), Patti Snider ('65)
Georgia Rushworth ('66), Rick Maddy ('67)
Bruce Strand ('69), Carol Lancaster ('79)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY 11/12 or 11/14: Michael West Rivers ('68)
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>>From: Barbara Barron Doyle ('50)
I would like to remind our classmates of two
veterans of the Korean war. Jerry Dunn and Red Foster.
They were in the class of 1949. Red died during the war
and Jerry served and returned to his wife Rose. He died
last year leaving his wife and two sons. I'm sure there
were others but these two were dear friends of mine and
I remember them on Veterans' Day.
-Barbara Barron Doyle ('50)
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>>From: Marla Jo Lowman Kenitzer ('55)
Re: Sacramento Bomber Luncheon
All Bomber Lunches website
The Sacramento Area Luncheon was really great. We
had 14 alumni - graduates from 1947 to 1960. We learned
more about dear old Col Hi (Richland High) and the
different areas that we all migrated from (except one
who was a local - quite a storyteller). Those attending
were Gordon Weir ('47), Delores Ely (spouse), Ken Ely ('49),
Ann Clancy Andrews ('50), Jan Nussbaum Sinderson ('55),
Jack Sinderson ('53), Patti Gant (spouse) and Phil Gant ('54),
Jeanne Richardson Scott ('54) and "Scotty" Scott (spouse),
Marla Lowman Kenitzer ('55), Harold Kenitzer ('54),
Deanna Case Ackerman ('55), and Sandy Finney Harvego ('60).
We are planning another luncheon after the holidays
and will announce the particulars so that others in the
area may want to join us. This was a fun day and we are
looking forward to seeing everyone (and any who couldn't
make it this time) next year!! If you know anyone in our
area who doesn't read the "Sandstorm" let them know that
we would love to have them join us.
Bombers do have fun and of course we recognized each
other!!!
-Marla Jo Lowman Kenitzer ('55) and Sandy Finney Harvego ('60)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: Uptown
I found this picture of the Deli in Uptown. I think
this was taken in about 1950. Is this the one that was
discussed at the Fife lunch?
AllGallery.tripod.com/0000s/UptownTourS.html
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I've just recovered from a fun filled 2 weeks of
visiting with my Japanese friends who were here in the
US visiting from Tokyo. They speeded up their plans and
arrived about a year before expected, so they ended
up doing NYCity alone, and I drove up and met them in
Niagara Falls. We had a great tour of the Falls, except
we didn't get to go on the boat as it doesn't float
this late in the year. Then we drove on up to see Fort
Niagara and the Indian reservation up there. We happened
to be looking at the display of local American Indian
art when one of their tribe came and spoke with us, and
really gave them a good idea of what an American Indian
feels about life in general.
I'd like to thank the several Bombers who emailed me
many helpful suggestions about the Falls area. It is
truly a beautiful spot in our country, and I think my
Japanese friends really enjoyed visiting there.
I cannot say they really appreciated the American
habit of long car drives. It took 2 long days of driving
with many stops to get them here to Indiana, and then
they just weren't up to any more long car drives, so we
didn't make it to see my son and former classmate of
Mica's at Purdue in West Layfayette.
We did get to see the Cincinnati Art Museum, and
Eden Park, and the former train museum here where we see
the Omnimax film on Lewis and Clark. It was filmed from
the air much of the time and give them a glimpse of the
west, and I did manage to find a covered bridge here in
Indiana for them to see.
All too soon my husband and I drove them to
Pittsburgh where they took Amtrak back to NYC, as they
wanted their last day to be in the Big Apple before
returning to Toyko. My friend had studied about
Pittsburgh when she was in school in Japan, and wanted
to see it. I'm hopeful they somehow caught a glimpse of
the Amish on the train ride back to NYC, as I was able
to find a town with Underground RR history and a walking
tour, but no Amish close to Cincinnati.
One other interesting side light: on my drive to
Niagara Falls to meet them, I found a family related
museum I'd heard about in western NY. Colden, NY turned
out to be about a half hour from Buffalo, NY where I
stayed with a friend who'd just moved from Cincinnati.
Well, Bobby ('62), Allan ('59), Carol ('64), Roy ('65),
and Duane ('78?), Sheri ('80?), Scott ('84?), Cameron ('01?),
Whitney, and MacKenzie, (almost forgot my younger
cousins who are also Bombers), I'm a Buffum, you're a
Buffum, we all are Buffums since Issac Cross married
into their family in l861. Among other things Delores
Richter, the museum curator and distant cousin to us
showed me was a picture of our Cross grandparents.
Imagine my surprise when I didn't recognize them. I
promised to send Delores a correct copy of a photo
of the Cross grandparents I knew. We do have some
interesting ancestors. I hope to do some research on
them and report back. One was quite involved in the
Underground Railroad, and one was involved in the Great
Locomotive Raid in l862 when Union soldiers stole a RR
engine from the Confederate Army. He went to prison for
it too and got a Medal of Honor.
Sorry, Maren I don't know the year all of my cousins
graduated. The last two are still in high school
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ from West Harrison, IN - where
it is threatening to give us a dusting of snow later
this week, but it's been a beautiful fall all in all
A few frosts, but not a real hard killing frost yet.
The little lake has been visited by a few migrating
ducks this fall. How about those Cougs?? They may
make it to the Rose bowl again this year!!
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: John Allen ('66)
Re: 11/11/03 Sandstorm entry
I have one word for what you wrote: AMEN!!!!!!!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - I am slowly
getting things ready for our Christmas Bomber
gathering at my house on December 7th, 2003... I
will be adding a reminder, along with directions to
my house, in a few more weeks. I'm looking forward
to meeting and greeting all the "newbies" who have
said they plan on coming to this one.
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>>From: Patti Snider Miller ('65)
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Barbara
Hosack Busch ('65). My condolences to her family. A
moment of silence today for her and the other veterans
who have fought to keep "our land of the free". I was at
the Wall on Saturday in West Richland and was amazed how
many men and women we have lost and had the courage to
fight for our country. Like Steve Pippo ('70) I looked
up Mark Black ('66RIP) on The Wall. I took a photo of
his name with a digital camera and the pictures turned
out great. I was very impressed with the presentations
and the help the volunteers were to help find a name,
and to just talk. Thank you all who were involved with
getting the Wall so we could see it.
Thank you veterans and all servicemen and women for
serving our great country!
-Patti Snider Miller ('65) ~ Richland - where it's 51° at 10am
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>>From: Georgia Rushworth ('66)
Re: Mark Black ('66RIP)
How many of you remember what a hard time Mark Black
used to give Mr. Harvey (and vise versa) while we were
going to Chief Jo? What really sticks out in my mind was
9th grade math class. Just the name "Mark Black" always
makes me smile. Mark was a character, and someone we
have all grown to greatly respect. I have been to his
grave several times over the years. He is buried at
Resthaven Cemetary just off of Williams. RIP our friend.
I want to pay tribute to my dad, George Rushworth,
a Marine who was there when they raised the flag on Iwo
Jima. I miss you.
-Georgia Rushworth ('66)
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: There is always that 10%
To: Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
Hi Diane
I am a former Marine. The once a Marine, always a
Marine is very true... and non-active Marine is same-o
same-o. The Marine Corps is the same today as it was
yesterday and will be tomorrow. And just because one
survives the nature of the beast doesn't make them a
hero. Although I am an old man and can only hope such a
day will never arrive, I can still pull a trigger for
the Corps. In other words, for the other Marines around
me. I am not as sure about pulling a trigger for
country, God, or apple pie, but that is only because
I am a cynical, untrusting, no such thing as truth,
Vietnam Vet with his PTSD kicking in. Where are those
pills? I suppose one would need only to be out in the
middle of no where with their only world being the
twelve with you, dying for your country, while the folks
at home are dumping their frustration on... well, you
know that story. Nevertheless, one function remains the
same. When a young man or woman joins the Marine Corps,
the Marine Corps tells them where they are going and who
they are shooting - no questions asked - do or die -
sir, yes sir (hence: what does country, God, or apple
pie got to do with it?). Of course, this is me and
certainly not the opinion of other former, non-active
Marines. The only ex-Marine I know is Lee Harvey Oswald
and they are still not sure about him.
Hope all had a great Veterans Day. Our servicemen
and women are in one hundred twenty countries worldwide
spreading our good cheer and winning the hearts and
minds for whatever reason. Yes, rumor is we are spread
thin. Do your best to support these brave souls in
whichever way you deem right. Do not send boot camp
recruits cookies. Watch your six. We are at war, even if
you want to pretend we are not. It's a good day to be
alive.
Semper Fi,
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Bruce Strand ('69)
Re: Phoenix-Tucson lunch
To: Doug Ufkes ('68)
I am interested in a Tucson-Phoenix luncheon in
Casa Grande. Anytime is fine by me. Please add me to
your list.
Thanks,
-Bruce Strand ('69)
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>>From: Carol Lancaster ('79)
Re: Trying to find Jim Davis
Hello fellow Bombers,
There was a guy that went to Col-Hi for only 2 years
I believe. He was a gymnast his name is Jim Davis. He
attended the Mormon church next to Dairy Queen in
Richland. Could anyone happen to know where I might
find him? Maybe some of the guys from that Branch? Reed
Swallow, Randy Rhoten, or ladies Lisa Roos, Dawn Olson,
Nette Perkins, Lynette Powell. I used to live next door
to Bishop Worth. Does any of this ring any bells for
anyone?
Thank you for your help.
-Carol Lancaster ('79) ~ in Central Oregon
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14 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Jack Dawson ('52)
Tom Hughes ('56), Gary Persons ('57)
Jan Bollinger ('60), Richard Anderson ('60)
Betty Neal ('62), Lynn Johnson ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Bob Grout ('66WB)
Georgia Rushworth ('66), Pam Ehinger ('67)
Doug Ufkes ('68), Fran Teeple ('68)
Ruth Russell ('71)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol Carson Renaud ('60)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Veterans
Lot's of impressive stuff on veterans the last
couple of days.
To: beautiful Barbara Barron Doyle ('50)
I did not know that Red Foster died in the Korean
war. I didn't know him well but honor him now. I did
know Jerry Dunn very well and miss him much. Another
good friend, Hibert Askew ('45RIP) is still missing in
action in Korea.
God bless all.
-Dick McCoy, from the Tin Can Class of '45
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>>From: Jack Dawson ('52)
Re: Col Hi Veterans
Another of the Korean War veterans was Sid Foreman (51).
Sid once said he never was so cold for so long as during
his tour of the Korean front. Although Sid was a horn
player for the Col Hi marching band he never learned to
appreciate the North Korean trumpets during their build
up to an attack. Sid died two years ago after a long
career at Battelle as a designer of special transducers.
-Jack Dawson ('52)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: November Puget Sound/Fife Lunch
All Bomber Lunches website
We had a good turnout this last Sunday at the Fife
lunch. One thing that we tried for the first time, and
I think it was great, was to have everyone talk a little
bit about something they have done that was interesting.
This started a number of very interesting conversations
and brought up memories of things over the years. Patti
Jones Ahrens ('60) announced that she is quitting
smoking so everyone needs to get behind her and give
her encouragement. I quit a 2-pack-a-day habit in 1985
and have not regretted it one bit. It was good to see
Len ('66) and Linda Rediske who came up from Portland.
They talked Len's sister Patricia Rediske Weatherman ('63)
into attending along with Patricia's husband, Jim. Tom
Hoffman ('47 & '48) was back and it was great to see him
again. Al Stephens ('66), Allan Avery ('54), Jay Siegel ('61),
Jim McDougal ('57), Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49),
Irl French ('51), John Zimmer ('66), Agnes Hughes,
Jessica Blessing and Tom Hughes ('56_ were all there
as well.
Hope to see everyone next month.
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Gary Persons ('57) and Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
Re: Reminder - Spokane Bomber Lunch on Sunday
DATE: Sunday, November 16th
TIME: 11:30 AM Coffee/Beverages - 12:30 PM Lunch
PLACE: The Chapter (Look for green & gold balloons on their sign.)
ADDRESS: 105 East Mission (NE corner Ruby/Mission)
PRICE: Most lunches $6.95 - $8.95
The restaurant would like an approximate head count, so
please make reservations by Friday, 11/14, to
Bomber Cheers,
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) and Gary Persons ('57)
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>>From: Richard Anderson ('60)
Re: tumbleweed
Well, well, well. Things sure have changed here in
Bombeville over the years. A couple of days ago we had a
pretty good breeze spring up around here and a bunch of
tumbleweeds got uprooted and ended up strewn about the
Tri-cities. So what, you ask? Well, that second worst of
all daily newspapers, the Tri-City Herald, deemed it to
be of such import that they wrote it up, complete with
a color picture, on the *front page* of the rag.
I remember one day back in the fall or winter,
probably about 1957 or '58, when one of those Chinooky-
type breezes ran through the area and deposited a crop
of tumbleweeds along the west side of Uptown from
sidewalk to roofline maybe six-weeds deep. I was in
Thrifty Drugs and went back to the lunch counter until
somebody came by to dig us out. Don't think it made the
paper.
-Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Betty Neal Brinkman ('62)
To: Ken Neal ('57)
I'd like to wish my big brother, Ken, a very happy
birthday on November 14th. Enjoy your special day in
Texas style --- make it the biggest and best!
-Betty Neal Brinkman ('62)
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>>From: Lynn Johnson Andrews ('63)
Re: Ute Richter, Col High exchange student ('60)
Dear Sandstorm,
During the school year 1959 to 1960, my family
had the privilege of having a German foreign exchange
student live with us for a full year. The year that I
was in 9th grade at Chief Joe and my sister Kay (’61)
was a junior at Col High, Ute Richter became a special
addition to our family.
When she first came to Richland, we tried to give
her a flavor of the US. We didn't want her to think the
whole country was like Richland and eastern Washington,
so took several trips, to California and Lake Tahoe,
showed her a taste of the old West at the Pendleton
Round-up, and also went to Seattle for Thanksgiving and
holiday shopping.
Ute loved languages. She studied French as well as
English while at Col Hi. I have many memories of Ute
asking about the meanings of words and their usage as
she worked on perfecting her English skills. She
constantly asked the fine shades of meaning between
words. I remember her asking to explain big, large,
huge, and great. When she asked me to explain a Peanuts
cartoon strip verbal exchange between Lucy and Charlie
Brown, it was difficult to explain the wry, low-key
humor. When she didn't know a particular word, she would
try a similar one. One evening she told us that there
was an animal in the bathtub. On investigation, it
turned out to be a spider, a word which she quickly
learned!
Ute graduated with the class of ’60. After her
return to Germany, she was hired by Lufthansa Airlines
and worked several years as a stewardess, traveling to
many countries. My parents lived in New York State in
the late 60’s and early 70’s, and Ute was able to visit
them several times on flight layovers.
Later, Ute went back to college in Germany and got
her teacher’s credential. For many years, she taught
English and French to students at the mid-school level.
On a couple occasions I made the mistake of trying to
write to her in German, with my scraps of vocabulary I
picked up in four years studying the language. Like a
good school teacher, she returned my letters to me,
complete with grammar corrections!
Ute retired from teaching about four years ago. Not
content to sit back, she did what she enjoyed most,
learning languages. She went back to college and studied
Greek, which she had always wanted to learn.
My mother, Phyllis Johnson, kept in close touch with
Ute over the years, and was able to visit Ute in Germany
on a couple occasions and meet Ute's parents. In 1998,
Ute and Mom met in London for a week and I was fortunate
to go along, at my mother’s expense, as general
organizer and suitcase carrier. The last time that we
saw Ute was in the autumn of 2001 when she visited Mom
in Bellevue. During that trip Ute, my mom, sister Kay (’61)
and I ate together at a restaurant, and we realized that
was the first time that the four of us had been together
since Ute left the US in the summer of 1960.
If you have read this far, you are probably wondering
why I am writing to the Sandstorm now and reminiscing
about Ute. Last year, when my father Douglas Johnson,
was diagnosed with terminal cancer, I wrote to Ute to
let her know about his illness. In the course of
exchanging letters, she told me that she had also had a
bout with cancer, but thanks to treatment, she seemed to
be clear of her cancer.
Apparently that was not the case. A couple weeks ago
I received a short note from some people in Germany who
were probably friends of Ute. With my almost-forgotten
German, I will try to translate:
"Wenn die Kraft zu Ende geht, ist Erlosung eine Gnade.
Nach langer, schwerer Krankheit verstarb am 24.09.2003
Ute Richter geb. 24.02.1941 Es trauern um sie ihre
Freunde. Gerda und Klaus Rau."
"When strength is at an end, deliverance is a blessing.
After a long and difficult illness, Ute Richter passed
away on 24 September 2003. Born 24 February 1941. Her
friends are grieving for her. Gerda and Klaus Rau."
Unfortunately there was no return address on the
envelope, so I have no way of contacting her friends or
learning anything more about Ute.
I hope that some of Ute's friends from Col Hi
remember her.
Goodbye, my friend.
-Lynn Johnson Andrews ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Washington Business Magazine Nov/Dec 2003
Noticed a nice piece in the Washington Business
magazine for this month entitled "Tri-Cities" An Island
of Prosperity", with mention of Sam Volpentest. Wasn't
it Sam that 'ran' his cigar shaped boat, with a
bizillion horsepower, up and down the river?
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ Now living in obscure rural
America, i.e. Colfax, WA... home of the Codger
Pole and 3 stop lights.
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: Veterans Day
I want to thank Georgia Rushworth ('66) for
remembering Mark Black ('66RIP). Thanks so much and
I do remember him when I was in 10th grade at Col Hi.
-Bob Grout (U.S.N.) 67-71 ('66WB)
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>>From: Georgia Rushworth ('66)
Re: Uptown ~ AllGallery.tripod.com/0000s/Uptown.html
To: Tom Hughes ('56)
Thank you for the pictures of Uptown! I love
anything that has to do with the history of the Tri-
Cities. Every Saturday night the three of us kids would
go to Johnny's Delicatessen with my dad. We would come
home with 2 beers (for my parents) and 3 Bubble-Ups (for
the kids). Then we would watch the TV and eat popcorn.
Johnny's was right around the corner from the Spudnut
Shop. My friends and I would buy "Near Beer" there when
we were kids! Oh such memories! The world was good back
then. Remember when all it took to get into the movies
was a receipt? Saturdays we would go to Thrifty Drugs,
buy a bag of sunflower seeds for a nickel (to get the
receipt) and go to the scary movies, where we would
scream our brains out!
-Georgia Rushworth ('66)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
Re: Veterans Day
Well I seem to be a day late and a dollar short...
but then that's me! Maddy you're my favorite Marine or
ex Marine or what ever you call yourself! You've been my
friend way to long to worry about it! I'm just so very
glad you made it home from that Place. You my friend are
the Best! Thank you!
Now I need all the Bomber Prayers there are out
there! My son is leaving for Iraq on November 13th.
He'll be going to Kabala. So please keep him in your
prayers.
Also on the 13th my mother is have surgery, so one
more for the prayer chain.
Thank you all! Most of all thank you to the men and
women that fought to keep us free.
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Doug Ufkes ('68)
Re: Jim Mattis ('68)
Maren,
As you may know a 1968 grad is in Iraq right now,
the Sandstorm has printed some things about him. I just
ran the Google Search Engine entering General James
Mattis and found many new articles regarding him and
his Marines from March up to Mid Sept. You may want
to print this in the Sandstorm.
-Doug Ufkes ('68)
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>>From: Fran Teeple Wolf ('68)
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
I have appreciated all the Veterans Day submissions.
My husband, John, left for Da Nang on New Year's Day,
1969. He spent most of his three years over there,
on the river, calling in co-ordinates for the bomb
launchers. I thank him often for his service for all
of us. Thank you to those Bombers, men and women, who
also served.
Rick - why did you say not to send cookies to boot
camp? And what does "Watch your six" mean?
-Fran Teeple Wolf ('68)
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>>From: Ruth Russell Pierson ('71)
To: The class of 1967
Here is a challenge. Can anyone identify any of the
second graders in the Marcus Whitman photos I am
attaching?
richlandbombers.1967.tripod.com/gs/67MW2nd-XX.html
richlandbombers.1967.tripod.com/gs/1957MW-XmasPlay.htm
I don't even know the teacher in the class photo,
just my brother, Lloyd ('67), and Peggy Sundberg ('67),
a family friend. My brother is in Arizona, or I would
ask him to help. The snapshot is of the 1957 Christmas
play, and the kids in the choir robes are '67 alumni. If
anyone comes up with any answers [click the link on the
page and let the webmaster know].
-Ruth Russell Pierson ('71)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/14/03
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Jack Lowrey ('49), Dick Pierard ('52)
Tom Hughes ('56), Howard Kirz ('60)
Bob Cross ('62), Ed Wood ('62)
Helen Cross ('62), Joanna Faulkner ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Bob Grout ('66WB), Georgia Rushworth ('66)
Brad Upton ('74), Kerry A. Steichen ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ken Neal ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Michael West Rivers ('68WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Jo Garrison Miller ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Duane Cross ('79)
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>>From: Jack Lowery ('49)
Re: Vets
Like to mention Don Pick ('48). Lost in his F-4 out
of Da Nang sometime in the late '60s or early '70s. Used
to build models with Don when we both lived at Camp
Hanford in the '40s. Great guy.
-Jack Lowery ('49)
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
Speaking of tumbleweeds, one of my favorite pictures
is one the folks took of brother Burt ('59) standing
beside a huge tumbleweed that was bigger than he. It is
nice to remember here in cold and rainy New England that
such dry land plants still exist.
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Nick Nelson ('56) called me the other night to tell
me that his Daughter-in-Law, that is stationed in the
Pentagon with the JAG offices, worked for the Warrent
Officer, CWO 5 Sharon Swartworth, that was one of the
people killed in the Blackhawk that was shot down in
Tikrit. Command Sgt. Maj. Cornell Gilmore also from the
same unit as CWO 5 Swartworth was also killed. The next
day my Grandson, Chris Blessing, called his mother from
Baghdad. He had been with a convoy to Tikrit and saw the
explosion when the Blackhawk went down. Chris has been
in Iraq since last March and will not be home until next
May. We pray for him all of the time.
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Howard Kirz ('60)
Re: Remembering Ute Richter (exchange student '60)
Thanks so much to Lynn Johnson Andrews ('63) for the
lovely memories of Ute Richter, German exchange student
who graduated with our class. I remember Ute well, her
laugh, her irrepressible desire to speak "American" and
her multinational Bomber spirit. I know a number of our
classmates join you and Kay in grieving her loss. Thanks
again for writing.
-Howard Kirz ('60) ~ Bainbridge Island
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>>From: Bob Cross ('62)
I would like to wish my "little" brother Duane ('79)
a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY today (the 14th). Since he is a
younger brother, he must be celebrating his 20 something
birthday because I cannot be much older than 40. Anyway,
have a good time on your birthday brother and know that
your siblings are all thinking about you.
-Bob Cross ('62)
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>>From: Ed Wood ('62)
Re: Long car drives
Helen Cross Kirk's ('62) comment on the effect a
long car drive had on her Japanese friends brings to
mind an experience I had in college. Four of us drove
from Claremont, CA to New York in the summer of '65.
This took four days, as the interstates were just
getting up to speed at that time. One of our group was
an exchange student from Taiwan who had little travel
experience. Driving across the nearly empty expanses of
the Mohave Desert, parts of Arizona and New Mexico, she
was filled with wonder. Why didn't we do something with
all this empty land?
-Ed Wood ('62)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I remember Ute Richter ('60RIP) well, as I was a
member of CUP church and youth group, and I was also an
ICYE exchange student myself. I am sorry to learn of her
death, and I thank you Lynn for the lovely reminder of
her life.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN - where the
temperature dropped almost 30 degrees yesterday
evening and we had a tornado watch for several
hours. The wind blew like it came from the Arctic
Ocean last night. It's still blustery, but sunny
today, and cooler outside. I'll soon be venturing
out, but right now I can watch the little waves
blow across the surface of the little lake that
is so blue with the sunshine and blue skies.
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>>From: Joanna Faulkner Brown ('63)
To: Dick McCoy ('45)
Thank you, Dick, for mentioning my brother, Clyde
"Red" Foster ('49), in the Sandstorm. I was a very
little girl living on Long St. directly across from
Col-Hi when the two army officers rang our doorbell one
night and presented my mother a yellow Western Union
Telegram of some sort, and let her know that he was
missing. I shall not forget that moment although as a
little girl I had no idea what the impact would be on
me. I was an only child from that moment on, and I lost
my mother that night also, as she never recovered from
the loss of my brother and spent the rest of her life
grieving for him.
A few Bombers have written to me with their memories
of my brother. It has meant a lot to me as you might
imagine. Anything you could share would be welcome and
appreciated.
-Joanna Faulkner Brown ('63)
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