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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/01/04
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Ely ('47), Mike Clowes ('54)
Gus Keeney ('57), Rich Baker ('58)
John Northover ('59), Deedee Willox ('64)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ed Mitchell ('69)
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
Click the lunch you want to know about.
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>>From: Betty Ely King ('47)
Re: Flood of 1948
I had just finished my first year at Eastern
Washington Univ. at Cheney. I drove with some friends from
Cheney to Pasco. They took me to an airport in Pasco to
fly to the small airport in Richland. This was the only
way I could get home.
I will never forget that experience of flying in that
small airplane looking down at all that water. All of what
is now Columbia Park was under water, including Bateman
Island. The water covered some of what is now George
Washington Way. The water was over what is the Richland
Park... it came up to what is now The Hanford House.
The flood wiped out a town that was called Vanport. It
was between Portland and Vancouver. My mother's sister and
husband lived there with their two daughters. Everyone was
notified when the water was rushing down there, so most of
the people were able to get into Portland. My aunt and
uncle and two daughters moved back to Wyoming.
I think that is why they built dams along the Columbia
River from Portland to this area. The government built the
dikes. We have had several floods on the Columbia that
were smaller since 1948, but the dikes held back the
water.
If the dikes are torn down for people to develop
Hotels, you had better buy flood insurance. There are two
many greedy people coming in here that know nothing about
the area. Most of the people working out at Hanford do not
even know that their salary is paid by income taxes from
Wash. D.C.
-Betty Ely King ('47)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Just received a phone call from Luana Ivers Porch ('52).
She told me of the passing of a fellow classmate of hers;
Irma Perry Clayton on the 28th of March.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: A Very Big Thank You
I want to thank all of you Bombers for the outpouring
of condolences and the large donations to Hospice of Yuma.
The Hospice team here made the last days so much easier
for me to bear. They made the Death With Dignity part by
being able for Sue to go in peace at home. The Nurse has
even come by three times since to check on how I am doing
and their counceler has kept in touch reminding me that
all I have to do is call and someone will be here in a
matter of minutes if the need should arise.
Anyway, Thank all of you again for all of your prayers
and support.
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Rich Baker ('58)
Re: Alaska
It has been very interesting reading all of the
entries on Alaska and the Iditarod. We have made several
trips to Alaska and in fact will be there this July for
the King Salmon run on the Kenai followed by a little
sightseeing. Will be accompanied by Dave Silver ('56
Benton City) and his wife. On one of the first trips to
Alaska I saw a belt buckle that said it all. It said -
"Alaska is what the rest of the United States used to be."
Re: Tripler
The mention of Tripler Army Hospital also brought back
good memories. My oldest daughter, Dawn Marie ('80) was
born there on December 21, 1961. I was in the Navy and a
radar operator on a WV-2 Super Constellation. We flew
an early warning barrier between Midway Island and the
Aleutians (14 hour flight, eight times a month, maximum
altitude 10,000 Feet).
-Rich Baker ('58)
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>>From: John Northover ('59)
Re: Southern California - Storm Damage 2004
With all the news on TV lately about the sub zero
weather and snow that the rest of the country has
experienced over the past winter, we shouldn't forget
that Southern California has its share of devastating
weather, also.
I've attached a link to a photo illustrating the
damage caused to a home from a west coast storm that
passed through the San Diego area recently. It really
makes you cherish what you have, and reminds us not to
take life for granted!!!
WARNING: The attached picture is quite graphic and may
not be suitable for sensitive viewers.
http://johnover4.tripod.com/Damage.jpg
Juan the Ecodoomster [John Northover - '59 living in windy
San Diego - where at this time is a balmy 94°
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
To: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Again, you have given us some great photography. It's
really interesting to see these old plantations and how
they have either been let go or restored.
Please, send more!
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/02/04
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Ely ('47), Carol Black ('48)
Doris Palmer ('49), Dave Rhodes ('52WB)
Rainy Powell ('52WB), Mike Clowes ('54)
Patti Jones ('60), Frank Whiteside ('63)
Jean Hawley ('63), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Deedee Willox ('64), Rick Maddy ('67)
Brad Upton ('74)
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BOMBER LUNCHES 'n stuff (in order of appearance)
04/03 Girls of '60 Lunch
04/03 Bob Cowan ('60RIP) Memorial Bench Dedication
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
Click the lunch you want to know about.
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>>From: Betty Ely King ('47)
Re: letter
I should read my letters before I send them out.
I can't believe I put two instead of too. My brother,
Ken ('49), always said I should not tell anyone that
I have three college degrees.
-Betty Ely King ('47)
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>>From: Carol Black Foster ('48)
Re: Storm Damage of 2004
To: Juan. I mean John Northover ('59)
You certainly hit the nail on the head (so to speak)
about the horrific winds we have over here on the Left
Coast. I bravely went to see your storm damage picture in
today's Sandstorm and was truly frightened. I too have had
many things blown off their feet or whatever and wait with
horrible anticipation for the next big wind to blow.
Try to be brave. And know we are keeping you in our
thoughts.
My Best.
-Carol Black Foster ('48) ~ Bellevue, WA
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>>From: Doris Palmer Overla ('49)
Re: Florida Bomber Lunch
If you would like to contact me about a Bomber get
together for the people here in Florida that graduated
from Col-Hi (or Richland Hi as it seems to be called now)
please let me know how to get in touch with you by phone
or slow mail as I have some names and addresses.
-Doris Palmer Overla ('49)
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>>From: Dave Rhodes ('52WB)
Re: Irma Perry Clayton ('52RIP)
I read of the passing of Irma and it saddened me. I
remember her as a good friend and great classmate. She was
always happy, or so it seemed, and was always good natured
and fun to be around. My condolences to her family and her
many friends.
-Dave Rhodes ('52WB)
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>>From: Lorraine 'Rainy' Powell Earp-Tanner ('52WB)
To John Northover ('59)
We laughed so hard this morning looking at the photo
you sent in of the damage caused to a home in the San
Diego area that the west storm caused as it passed through.
We have a terrible wind storm today here in Northern
California and my husband wanted to take a picture to show
you the damage we have suffered to our swimming pool...
(.leaves and rose peddles gathering all around the pool
steps leading out to the patio.) I told him... photo not needed!!!!
He really enjoyed your sense of humor.
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
So sorry to hear about Irma Perry Clayton ('52RIP).
Our prayers to her family.
-Lorraine 'Rainy' Powell Earp-Tanner ('52WB) ~ very windy
Modesto, CA ~ and a little cooler today from our
80°+ from the last three weeks
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>>From: Bob Carlson, Mike Clowes ('54)
To: John Northover ('59)
After viewing the devastation you suffered during a
recent storm, I trust you have notified FEMA and your
insurance people. One cannot be too careful about
these abusive attacks of nature.
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, Mike Clowes ('54) ~ we don't have weather
like that in Albany, OR
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: South Puget Sound Area/Fife luncheon
Bomber Babes and Dudes
No reservations necessary! If you would like you can
email me you will be at the luncheon.
DATE: April 4, 2004
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 Highway E., Fife, WA
I-5 North, Exit 136 B (Port of Tacoma)
I-5 South Exit 136
Turn left on Pacific Highway. 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: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Re: More homes... from Houma, LA to White Castle, LA
Okay, guys, by popular request I spent the day in the
field again... this time traveling from Houma to White
Castle. Some shots were tough because the road is narrow
without shoulders, and it's really easy to get clobbered
by local speed demons.
-Frank Whiteside ('63)
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>>From: Jean Hawley Saunders ('63)
Re: Flood of '48
To: Betty Ely King ('47)
It was probably my dad. I remember him telling many
times how he flew people back and forth between Pasco and
Richland during that flood. I was only three and I was
scared to death to go up in that plane with him. If I
remember correctly, he had a little two seater Cessna.
-Jean Hawley Saunders ('63)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('633 & '64)
Re: The Manhattan Project Heritage Preservation Association, Inc.
http://www.childrenofthemanhattanproject.org/index.htm
They're having the "Grand Opening" of their Atomic
Bomb General Store
http://www.childrenofthemanhattanproject.org/STORE/Directory.htm
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
To: John Northover ('59)
Re: Southern California - Storm Damage 2004
Very funny!
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Took a little trip
RE: Sharon Tate
In past publications of the Alumni Sandstorm Sharon
Tate has been discussed several times. For example, Sharon
lived in Richland, WA from 1954 to 1960 and attended
Spalding Elementary School from 1954-55, Chief Joseph
Junior High School (now Chief Joseph Middle School) from
1955-58 and Columbia High School (now Richland High School)
from 1958-1960. Sharon was crowned Sophomore Princess at
Columbia High School in 1958. She was crowned Miss Autorama
in early 1959 and Miss Richland, WA on August 9, 1959
(info found on internet).
I know some of you in here were her friend. I have
been running around looking at the graveyards where the
Earp brothers are buried and while doing so stopped at
Sharon's grave. Sharon is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in
Culver City, CA, about thirty-five miles north of where I
live in Huntington Beach. Holy Cross Cemetery is in a very
hilly, upscale South Los Angeles area of upscale ranch
houses, for lack of a better word for single story
housing. Although, like most of Los Angeles, particularly
the south end, one does not need to drive very far before
you enter a garbage can. Almost to the point of making you
wonder why troops are in Iraq and not in, for example,
Compton. Nevertheless, for those of you that are
interested, here are a couple photos I took of her grave site.
I just returned from another theme town American city,
Tombstone, AZ, yesterday after five days on the road.
Unplanned, so I had to buy clothes and a toothbrush while
on the road -- thank goodness for Wal*Mart, child slave
labor in Third World countries, outsourcing and getting
off Frank Gifford's wife about it. Cheap. Just got up one
morning and took off. I wanted to visit the Earp family
graves. Does anyone else do crazy things like that? Nuts!
To the interested parties and I will spare you the photos:
The graves I have visited so far are of Wyatt, Morgan and
James. Wyatt is buried in Colma, CA (San Francisco burb -
Hills of Eternity Memorial Park), in his wife's (Josephine
Sarah Marcus) Jewish family plot. Morgan, murdered five
months after the O.K. Corral gunfight, is in Colton, CA
(Hermosa Cemetery). The family had shipped Morgan's body
to California by rail from Tucson. Tucson is around ninety
miles WNW of Tombstone. His headstone was replaced in
1991. Virgil was the Marshall of Colton for some time
after healing from the gunshot he received two months
after the O.K. Corral incident (arm lost six inches of
bone from the murder attempt). Virgil was shot through the
thigh at the O.K. Corral. The Earp family had moved to San
Bernardino area in 1864 (the CA connection). James is
buried in San Bernardino, CA (Mountain View Cemetery) -
around sixty miles southeast of LA, or thereabouts. Near
to James is the Earp brother's one of three sisters,
Adelia (Earp) Edwards. Buried within the same grave as
Adelia is Virgil Earp's third wife, Alvira Packingham
(Sullivan) Earp. Virgil (died of pneumonia) is buried in
Portland, OR (Riverview Cemetery). Wyatt, Virgil and
Morgan are the three most infamous due to the O. K. Corral
gunfight. James, although in Tombstone during the
incident, was left out due to a crippling Civil War wound.
Edward, living in Tombstone during the incident but out of
town, was not allowed to participate in law enforcement by
his brother's as he was the youngest. He was allowed to
join the Earp "Posse" looking for Morgan's killers. In
1900, after returning to Arizona from California, Edward
was shot in the chest at point blank range in a Wilcox, AZ
saloon by one of two cowboys he was arguing with while
working for the Arizona Cattleman's Association. A half
brother and the oldest, Newton (from the Earp's father's
first marriage - mother and daughter died during
childbirth), was also left out of the three brothers'
dangerous occupations (the Earp's father had been a farmer
and volunteer deputy sheriff, their grandfather a judge).
Two sisters, Martha, died young in Iowa just before the
family left to CA and Virginia also died in childhood.
Wyatt's second common law wife, Ceilia Anne Blaylock Earp,
also known as Mattie Blaylock, or Mattie Earp, is buried
in Pinal, AZ. Presumably distraught and roaming from one
town to another after Wyatt left her for Josephine, she
ended her own life (possibly an accidental overdose) by
overdosing on laudanum. Unknown where her body disappeared
to from the Pinal coroner's office, but her empty grave is
just outside Pinal (town is gone). John Henry "Doc"
Holliday died (1887) in the Hotel Glenwood (not a
sanitarium) of tuberculosis and is buried in Glenwood
Springs, CO (Pioneer/Linwood Cemetery). Wyatt, who never
visited the dying Holliday at bedside, found out about his
death eight years after the fact. Well, for myself, the
trip made watching the movie "Tombstone" a little more
interesting... even with the flaws of Hollywood, I
suppose. Wyatt Earp never was wounded, not even scratched,
in his five year stint as a lawman.
To: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Thanks for the great plantation photos, Frank. Back in
'98 I had the pleasure of driving through Mississippi and
viewing a few of their houses. Speaking of the South and
plantations, I had been looking for slave tags awhile
back. I won't go into the specifics of why... historical
purposes. Started looking in antique shops in SoCal. Lots
of times one can find "stuff" far away from their original
location. Never found one. Someone said eBay. There were a
lot of them. Putting the cart before the horse, I lost a
couple bids on a couple of them cheap ones, then decided
maybe I should look into them a little farther after
seeing a lot of them were just in too good of shape. What
I found is there are very few in existence. The ones you
see on eBay are 99.99% fake. Slave Tags were not issued by
owners, but by the city as a tax receipt. Modern fake and
fantasy (MFF) slave tags are abundant. As far as what I
have read by experts and with the exception of those yet
to be found, whether in a closet or the ground, there are
no known, real deal, genuine slave tags from anywhere
except the Charleston and Charleston Neck area in the
state of South Carolina. They simply were not used
elsewhere. Most, bordering on all, slave tags have been
verified, cataloged, graded and approved. Particularly
with the expedience and great impetus to do so due to the
speed and growth of black museums depleting the market of
the already few that exist in private estates. Most tags
were buried with the slave. All fully hand engraved tags
are fakes. And if you are not paying a minimum of $6000
(poor quality) or more for one, be aware. Too bad that
slavery built those plantations. They woulda coulda
shoulda been so much more special, in my opinion.
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Re: Flood of '48
Here's one for Burt Pierard ('59).
Does anyone know any history about the flood of 1898?
I remember reading something that said that flood went to
the base of Carmichael hill and was strong enough to knock
a building off it's foundation at what is now the corner
of Lee and Stevens. This flood also played havoc with Mike
Davis' ('74) daily commute to Finley.
-Brad Upton ('74) ~ I'll be sailing Saturday for a 7-day
cruise to the Grand Caymans, Belize and Cozumel...
I have work to do.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/03/04 - SPRING FORWARD tomorrow at 2am
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5 Bombers and 12 funeral notice today:
John Barker ('59), Margo Compton ('60)
Pam Swain ('61), Dave Wittenbrock ('63)
Linda Reining ('64)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Garry O'Rourke ('66)
TODAY: Memorial Bench Dedication for Bobby Cowan ('60)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: John Barker ('59)
To: John Richard Northover ('59)
This kind of disaster reminds of the Hurricane in
Puerto Vallarta last year. The main damage to my house
was a broken pane of translucent glass in the door of
one of the bath rooms. I gave up on getting it fixed,
so I had to patch it with a center fold from an old
Playboy. Sometimes you have to make the best of a bad
situation. So hang in there.
-John Barker ('59)
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>>From: Margo Compton Lacarde ('60)
To: John Northover ('59)
Loved your picture of the damage in San Diego. Started
my day off with a laugh.
-Margo Compton Lacarde ('60) ~ San Antonio, TX
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>>From: Pam Swain Johnson ('61)
To: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Like everybody else I've enjoyed the pix of the LA
mansions. The really amazing thing about many of them is
how really small they are inside. Had an opportunity to
tour the Hermitage in Nashville several years ago and
wondered where they put all family and sundry guests that
came for the southern hospitality. The best tours of
southern homes are in Natchez in the fall when they
open up many of them during a city wide celebration and
money raising event for preservation. The actor George
Hamilton's family home is there and it is beautiful. My
best recollection of Natchez is sitting on the porch of
an old saloon situated on a piece of land overlooking
the Mississippi. This saloon was supposedly frequented
by everyone from Davy Crockett to Andrew Jackson. I don't
know that they were served but we were drinking Bloody
Marys with pickled okra in the heat of the afternoon. The
absolutely worst tour of an "old" Southern mansion is
Graceland. No doubt I have stirred some controversy with
that remark but I stand by it.
-Pam Swain Johnson ('61)
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>>From: Dave Wittenbrock ('63)
Re: Plantation photos
To: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Frank,
Thanks for the great photos of the southern plantations.
It brings back memories of a very hot trip to New Orleans.
About ten years ago my wife joined me on a business
trip to New Orleans and we spent the weekend before the
meetings visiting some of the plantations. We overnighted
in one of the plantations and if my memory isn't playing
tricks again it was Notoway Plantation (one of your
photos). But the thing I remember the most was the heat
and humidity.
Bomber Cheers,
-Dave Wittenbrock (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: info on the Earp's
Enjoyed reading the History about all of them...
loved watching the "Gunfight at the O.K.Corral" with
Burt Lancaster( as Wyatt Earp), Kirk Douglas (as "Doc"
Holiday), and Earl Holliman( as one of the younger
Earp's... can't remember which one); have also seen movies
with Kevin Costner as Wyatt and even think Kurt Russell
played the role. Do you remember watching "Wyatt Earp" on
TV with Hugh O'Brien? Think it was on Saturday nights...
I like the "oaters" and just wish Hollywood would make
more of them... love watching Tom Selleck and Sam Elliot
playing cowboys... they just "look the part".
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - back to "normal"
with 70s and low 80s instead of 90+ weather
in the month of March!
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Irma Perry Clayton ('52) ~ 12/13/34 - 3/28/04
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/04/04 ~ Daylight Savings Time
Dateline: Richland
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5 Bombers sent stuff today:
George "Pappy" Swan ('59), Gail Cyphers ('62)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Carol Converse ('64)
Julia Alexander ('65)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jan Nelson ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nancy Erlandson Ballard ('67)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers>
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Just returned from the home of my sister Marilyn Swan
Beddo ('63) in Kearns, Utah. Thanks very much to those of
you who sent your condolences and best wishes following
her husband Parris's ('61RIP) untimely crossing over.
To: Juan "The Weatherman" Northover
Your alarming photo coverage and investigative report
covering Southern California Storm Damage 2004 was
shockingly revealing and churned up old memories long
suppressed by this old Bomber. In the early 60s as a
young Marine in San Diego, I too experienced a tragic
but similar "Freak Weather Phenomenon" on a dark and
stormy night. Apparently rendered unconscious and
suffering a form of amnesia and a mild concussion to the
back of my head by the violent weather, I was discovered
flat on my back in a similar chair with feet sticking
straight into the air on a similar patio deck late the
following morning by my loyal and trusted buddies. The
storm must have passed during the night as none of us
could seem to remember it for the headache we all seemed
to suffer. Oh yes, we were certain it had been a
"Devastating Pacific Storm" that had wreaked such havoc
as various bits of flotsam and jetsam that obviously had
washed ashore were found all about the area including an
empty bottle. It was quite clear that someone at sea had
attempted to send a "message in a bottle" but was unable
to insert the message before the bottle was ripped from
their hands and flung into the night by the gale.
So, at the risk of reawakening the trauma of this
long-ago experience, I was just wondering Juan, were you
also occupying a chair at the time of the Storm of 2004?
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
Yes, I too have been unable to hide the fact that I
do strange impulsive things (like write to Sandstorm) as
you mentioned. Once after reading a series of books about
the Nez Perce War, I got in my old pickup and drove to
Nespelem on the Colville Indian Reservation where I spent
the afternoon sitting at Chief Joseph's grave visiting
with him.
Re: Sharon Tate ('61WB RIP)
I remember Sharon well. I did not know her well but I
remember her very well. Not only was she one of the most
beautiful Bombers ever, she was also one of the most
mischievous. In Mr. Briggs's Spanish class, Sharon and I
were seated side by side in the front row. Now, realize
that in those days, George Swan was a backwards, clumsy,
self-conscious, wallflower sort of guy. Yeah, about like
today. Oh, and I was kind of bashful too. I think that I
was somewhat of a combination of Ralph Malph, Ritchie,
and Pottsee wrapped into a Fawnzee wannabe (have no idea
how they're spelled).
Sharon and I talked occasionally (OK, she talked and
I babbled) but she knew that I was highly self-conscious,
not to mention totally in awe of her beauty. One day
after class had started, I think she was bored. She sat
sideways in her desk facing me with her legs crossed at
the knees. As I sat endeavoring to stare straight ahead,
listening to Mr. Briggs teaching the masses, I suddenly
became aware of something easing into the cuff and up
inside my blue jeans leg. My blood pressure spiked, my
face turned bright red, my breathing suddenly came in
short gasps -- I was about to explode. Now, I was not one
of the smarter ones in the Class of '59 but I knew
immediately what was happening to me. Sharon was poking
her toe up my pant's leg. All I could think of was, "She
likes me!" Then I made the fateful move. I sneaked a
sideways glance at her. She busted out laughing and I
guffawed kind of a "Ga-hol-ley." Mr. Briggs failed to see
any humor in the situation and threw both of us out of
the class. When we were in the hall, I just knew she was
going to say, "Let's do lunch," or something like that.
Instead, she said, "See you tomorrow," and vanished,
leaving me shattered and muttering. In retrospect, it was
another one of those happenings that turned me to a life
of adventure and outdoor endeavors and thus avoiding
women -- at least for another week or two when I left to
join The Few and the Proud in San Diego and to search for
blown-over patio chairs.
Seriously, when I allow myself to consider those whom
I've known throughout my life that went on ahead (and as
I age it's beginning to seem like a lot) I can't help but
wonder, "What if?"
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA, Where it is
warm but undecided between sunshine and overcast
at least where we live in Arlene's Addition.
To: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64): What's it like
in your part of this vast thriving metropolis?
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>>From: Gail Cyphers ('62)
To: John Northover ('59)
I actually laughed out loud when I read your note and
saw the extensive damage in your picture. Very funny
stuff.
I spent two years in San Diego in the early nineties,
and except for the "ominous weather" it was good place to
be -- not like Richland, but good. One morning in the
middle of December I awoke to the radio telling me that
San Diego was facing "life threatening temperatures" of
34 degrees. We watched the news relay all of the
potential dangers of this terrifying situation. The
funniest rainy day Saturday I ever spent.
Thanks for the reminder of an otherwise great town.
-Gail Cyphers ('62) ~ Colorado Springs, CO
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
The Lovely Miss Nancy and I have enjoyed my good
friend Frank Whiteside's ('63) reports of Louisiana's
River Road. On different vacations -- make that Field
Trips -- we have snooped both banks of the Old Man. We
even spent the night at Oak Alley, in Vacherie. They have
a B&B in the cabins behind the main building and the
night we were there we had the whole plantation to
ourselves.
There is a great book, "Vestiges of Grandeur", about
the homes on the river. Wonderful photography of the
homes in all states of repair and disrepair. Another tome
worth studying is "Along the River Road", a terrific
source of history and information.
But hey, as long as you're heading up toward Highway
10 and Lafayette, set your sights on Eunice and the Holy
Grail of Cajun Country, Mamou. Fred's Lounge on a
Saturday morning, that's right MORNING -- about 9:30 --
is as happening a place as I've ever been. Live music
being broadcast across the Parrish on the radio, people
dancing, Old Guys speaking French and trying to pick up
women. The forever young Nancy made some old guy's week
when I came back from the bar to find her and Boudreaux
two steppin'. Taped to the wall there is a handwrittten
sign written in Sharpie on the back of a beer box, asking
people not to stand or dance on the cigarette machine.
They didn't put it up there to be cute; it must have been
a problem in the past. I've never found a neater place,
and trust me I've done some serious research. The Cajun
Country Guide is your definitive source to the Tabasco
Trail.
It was about my third PBR one morning at Fred's when
I put down my boudin and told Nancy, "I wasn't born a
Cajun, but I was born to be a Cajun."
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Re: Louisana Architecture Photos
Super!!!!! Keep them coming. Makes me want to go back
there to view them first hand.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA, where I
thought we were getting some spring weather.
Well, I guess we are -- FOG!!
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>>From: Julia Alexander ('65)
To: John Richard Northover ('59)
I want to extend my sympathies to John. As a 16-year
resident of San Diego, I too faced the "Storm Watches"
and the disasters of winter storms. Those of you who have
never lived in Southern CA cannot appreciate what 1 or 2
inches of rain can do! Oh my! We often would spend a
whole week in a "Storm Watch", building in anticipation
of what might happen, sitting on the edge of our sofa
watching the news (over and over) .... running to the
grocery store, buying up supplies just in case
(especially water). Oh, the excitement of it all.
Then I moved to the third rainiest spot in the 48
states. Yet my heart still goes out to those poor
unfortunates in So. CA. :>)
To: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Thank you again for the great pictures!
-Julia Alexander ('65) ~ from sunny Forks, WA where our
37 inches of rain this year is 10" under
normal! The gray whales and bald eagles are
making their spring appearance.
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Dateline: Richland
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2 Bombers sent stuff today:
John Browne, Jr. ('61), Tim Smyth ('62)
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
"Pappy" Swan's reminiscence of Sharon "The Toe"
Tate's response to boredom at his expense (a price he
bore bravely) reminded me of a similar encounter with a
husky-voiced babe the year we moved to Richland (and I
landed in Ms. Anderson's 4th grade class). I had been in
class for two days, and it was spring. Everyone was
restless. Beth Pederson was sitting across the aisle from
me and decided to check me out. "Does that hurt?" she
whispered, as she poked me with her pencil. I nodded,
"NO," but didn't look at her. A minute later she poked me
again, a little harder. "Does that hurt?" she asked
again. I looked at her this time, and whispered "No," and
went back to whatever I was doing to kill time until
afternoon recess. "Does THAT hurt?" she asked, as she
placed the pencil against my arm and whacked it with the
palm of her other hand. The #2 Ticonderoga was hanging
there from my arm, the lead broken off inside. "Oops, I'm
sorry!" she said, and looked busily at her own desk as I
pulled the pencil out of my arm and watched a little drop
of blood slowly emerge from the hole. I gave up my macho
facade and looked at her and said, "That hurt -- don't
poke me any more!" She continued to express great
interest in the top of her desk, not looking at me, or
saying anything. I wiped the little drop of blood and
licked my finger, and noticed the lead down there, under
my skin. It's there to this day, about four inches above
my left elbow -- a little graphite slug -- a remembrance
of my first serious encounter with a Richland girl. ^..^
-JHBrowne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Tim Smyth ('62)
To: Frank Whiteside ('63) and Jim Hamilton ('63)
Keep the Cajun stories and Louisiana plantation stuff
coming. That part of Louisiana has to be one of the most
intriguing and interesting parts of our great country. I
was only in Louisiana from 1964-67 and wasn’t able to get
as deep into the Bayou Country as you guys have. We
Smyths lived in Slidell and there were a few bayous,
plantations, and fun Cajun bars near there, but not
nearly as concentrated as in Southern Louisiana.
It was a rude awakening for all of us to move from
our beloved sheltered Richland, where we had all lived
our entire lives in a bubble, to such a different place
where 18 was the legal drinking age and most everybody
loved to drink and carry on. (The six younger Smyths were
all born in Richland. Myself, I was born in Salt Lake
City and brought to Richland in February of 1944 at age
two months.) We moved in July of 1964 (a belated thanks
to the Richlanders responsible for the great going-away
party that was thrown for us at Riverside Park) and in
early September I shuffled off to the huge LSU
(football’s national champs, by the way) campus in Baton
Rouge to get ed-you-kated.
My first two roommates were from deep in Cajun
country and very difficult to understand at first -- very
nice guys but they talked funny. I managed to get myself
into some very hairy predicaments in my few years in
Louisiana, but looking back, they weren’t too bad since I
obviously survived and was fortunate enough not to have a
criminal record. They all involved the excess consumption
of Dixie Beer or some other brand of beer. I spent part
of one early morning in a French Quarter jail a few days
before my LSU graduation. I also once took a “short cut”
from one of Baton Rouge bars back to my dorm room and
ended up in a sewer ditch. I luckily got out of that
crappy mess minus one shoe. My roommates weren’t too
enthralled to smell me walk through the door. One
Thanksgiving I went to Cape Girardeau, Missouri with an
LSU classmate and managed to spend part of another early
morning in a jail cell. It wasn’t Dixie Beer but probably
Schlitz or some other delicious brew.
You guys really got my memory going. If anyone wants
to hear some great Cajun humor, get a Justin Wilson CD.
He is hilarious. Thanks.
-Tim Smyth ('62) ~ in Hudson Falls, NY and driving to
Connecticut to see Josh Groban in concert on
Thursday ..... should be good.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/06/04
Dateline: Richland
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10 Bombers sent stuff today:
Dick Roberts ('49), George Swan ('59)
Ruth Miles ('59), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Lola Heidlebaugh ('60), Ed Quigley ('62)
Gary Behymer ('64), Jeff Michael ('65)
Rick Valentine ('68), Kim Richey ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Randy Dykeman ('69)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers>
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>>From: Richard Roberts ('49)
Happy birthday Ann Pearson Burrows ('50). Enjoy your
day.
-Richard "Dick" Roberts ('49)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Comrade, I salute you my fellow veteran. We are truly
battle-scarred (physically and mentally) brothers of
"Bomber Beauty" encounters.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
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>>From: Ruth Miles Bruns ('59)
Recently a Girl Scout troop here in Goldendale WA put
on a Girl Scout "reunion". They invited any and all past
scouts to come and bring any stuff they still had, and
tell stories of their scouting time. I couldn't resist
it, and was able to find my 1950 Girl Scout Handbook,
badge sash, and a few pictures. I also found the program
for a Court of Awards held in Richland at the Community
House in May 1954. Awards given at that time were First
Class and Curved Bar badges. Below is the list of troops,
leaders, and scouts from that occasion. Does it stir
memories in anyone else? I was interested to see how many
of the names I recognize now, but I didn't know them at
the time because I was in 6th grade and hadn't yet gotten
to know girls from other than Jefferson school. (I had a
great time at the reunion, along with several other old
timers who were scouts in various parts of the country
years ago. It really felt like a reunion, too, even
though none of us were in the same place at the same time
before.)
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Girl Scout Court of Awards
May 1954, Community House
Troop 1
Leaders: Mrs. Roy Davis, Mrs. F.L. Webb
Carolyn Bowman, Patty Crigler, Marlene Davis, Bonnie
Flora, Jeannie Miller, Thora Metcalf, Carolyn Lee, Judy
Hasselblad, Shauna Seely, Carolyn Webb, Sandra Warren
Troop 2
Leaders: Mrs. J.V. Tow, Mrs. Rudy Strom
Kay Johnson, Mae Loynd, Jean Mackon, Judy Sullivan,
Dorothy Smith, Lorna Strom, Stephanie Strom, Karen Tow,
Joan Unruh, Linda White
Troop 15
Leaders: Mrs. S. Kimball, Mrs. C.F. Miles
Pat Ellingson, Ellen Foley, Gail Huntley, Pam Kimball,
Nancy King, Mary McKinnon, Ruth Miles, Janet Mitchell,
Carolyn Reynolds, Penny Smith, Linda Stafford
Troop 16
Leader: Mrs. B.R. Crosley
Nancy Doud, Ferna Garoutte, Myrtle Hogan, Dorothy Lasick,
Mary Lee Lester, Eileen McCabe, Anne Murphy, Mary Ogston,
Judy Overson, Susan Seeburger, Judy Stevens
Troop 21
Leaders: Mrs. Carl Cooley, Miss Romelle Raymond
Linda Geer, Connie Forsman, Joan Green, Georgia Grey,
Gloria Held, Carol Ann Rowan, Linda Weston
Troop 45
Leaders: Mrs. Lois Stroup, Mrs. H.P. Simonds
Linda Bowman, Susan Birge, Judy Cox, Karen Craft, Sharon
Cullen, Jeannette Gordon, Dareen House, Sandra Hyatt, Lea
Johnson, Karen Kattner, Judy Morrill, Nancy Snyder, Ruth
Ellen Solomon, Rosemary Stroup, Marjorie Tudor, Janet
Wilgus
Troop 48
Leaders: Mrs. T.E. Minnear, Mrs. G.F. Ehlers
Judy Jo Ehlers, Alice Hanthorn, Leilia Haugen, Mickie
Minnear, Patsy Thompson
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-Ruth Miles Bruns ('59)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Daylight time memories
Daylight Saving Time started yesterday and I promptly
spent an extra hour in the yard last night. It brought
back memories of the long warm summer evenings in
Richland, along with the great sunsets, and the zooming
flights of the nighthawks. At about age 8-9 several of us
used to try to hit one with pebbles from our slingshots.
I can't count how many nights we tried but those birds
were wonderfully adept at dodging the small rocks. None
of our group ever hit one.
A few miles south of Olympia is, of course, not
Capistrano. But within a day or two of the first of April
every year for the last 14 years the swallows are seen
zooming around over our pyro facility and our pond/swampy
areas catching bugs. At least once a week we have to
chase one out of the warehouse. They fly right in our big
rolling doors. They too remind me of the nighthawks.
I started turning over my veggie garden area last
night and was remembering a garden we had in the south
end of Richland in the early 50's. Remember the
"compounds" in the middle of the blocks? We and everybody
in our end of the block dumped grass and leaves in a
handy corner for 7-8 years. Nobody thought of composting,
it was just a handy place to dump grass clippings and
leaves. It did provide great night crawlers for bass
fishing, so it got rolled over a couple of times a month.
Anyway, my dad and a neighbor got a roto-tiller from
somewhere and made a veggie garden there for several
years until the houses were sold and the compounds were
broken up by fences. Cucumbers, onions, crisp delicious
radishes, and beefsteak tomatoes big as a softball. I
love garden fresh veggies to this day.
I am thinking of doing a "re-fi" on my Tacoma home.
Any Bombers in the mortgage business? Please contact me
direct via e-mail or I am in the phone book.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Notice: Portland/Vancouver April Bomber Luncheon
Hello ALL Bombers!
What? Portland/Vancouver Bomber Luncheon!
When? Saturday -- April 10 -- 11:00am - 1:00pm
(includes Bomber talk time!)
Where? Double Tree/Columbia River --
The Brickstone Room
Directions? Take the I-5 Exit #308 -- Jantzen Beach
Nice visit with a small group for March! Join us for a
Great Bomber Day!
Please contact Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60) if you will
be able to join the group! All Bombers and Guests are
welcome!
-Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
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>>From: Ed Quigley ('62)
To: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
So, finally, we learn who your early musical
influences were! I guess that explains why you didn't get
into classical, eh? :)
To: Frank Whiteside ('63)
I, too, wish to add my thanks for the pics, and urge
you to keep 'em comin'! Had my early history teachers
focused on things like this, instead of dates, I might
have gotten better grades.
To: Carolyn Roe DeJong ('63)
Nice to see you again, Carolyn! Wish I hadn't been so
worried about Mom, and had taken the chance to spend a
couple of minutes talking to you, but... Hopefully, next
time we bump into one another, it won't be at the
hospital!
-Ed Quigley ('62)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Requesting Help
Ronnie Hrncir wrote:
"Searching for a Russel Hrncir born on 07/06/1978 in
Jamestown, North Dakota. Other possible names he may go
by Russel Forester, Brian Forester, Brian Gomke. Possible
Richland or Hanford Class of 1996, 1997 or later. Thank-
You for any assistance. Birth Parent's been searching for
25 years and 8 months. KH & RH.
"P.S. Grandfather, a D-Day survivor is still alive would
like to meet his grandson."
Anyone familiar with one of the above listed names, please
contact me.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: Chernobyl
Hey Bombers and Bomberettes,
Yeah, I've been kinda "off-line" for awhile; but,
have been reading the Sandstorm in clumps between viruses
(or is it virii?).
But I wanted to share something very serious with you
all. Like some of you, I have been to Russia a couple
times. I could share much about my personal discoveries
and feelings as a result of those trips. My wife and I
were not so much tourists, but invited guests of some
"out-there" Russians who wanted to learn more about
freedom and personal responsibility. We were with a group
of 18 Americans from all over the world that put on a
personal growth, 3 day, intense workshop. We built some
pretty strong bonds with some of the people there. One
city we worked in was Novosibirsk, Siberia, which was a
Russian version of Richland in the late 40's and early
50's. I felt very connected and very curious while there
(about a week).
Also, like some of you, I felt very connected to the
people of Chernobyl when that reactor blew in 1986. I
have also known quite a few Ukrainians both while in
Russia and since in San Diego. The bottom line is, I have
emotional attachments to that part of the world.
So here's the point. There is a website called
<http://www.angelfire.com/extreme4/kiddofspeed/chapter1.html>.
If you haven't been there, and have any interest in the
things I've alluded to above, check it out. I recommend
that you have a half hour or so to spend. Just go for a
motorcycle ride with Elena on her Ninja. I think it is a
ride that will have an impact on your heart for a long
time. I hate to say, "a life changing experience".
dj jeff
-Jeff Michael ('65) ~ freshly moved to the west end of
Pasco (how DID that bridge get there?) near
TRAC and the Water Tower. Now, at least I can
find my way home, even in the dark!
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>>From: Rick Valentine ('68)
The general in charge of Operation Vigilant Resolve
that is currently taking place in and around Fallujah,
Iraq, is Jim Mattis, fellow Bomber and 1968 grad of Col-
Hi. Just thought this might be of interest to everyone
who did not know that Jim Mattis was a fellow Bomber.
-Rick Valentine ('68) ~ Spokane, WA.
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>>From: Kim Richey Dykeman ('74)
Happy Birthday to Randy Dykeman ('69), my wonderful
husband of 26 1/2 years.
On another note, we hope to see a lot of our
classmates at our upcoming reunions this summer: Class of
'74 -- June 25th and 26th (same weekend as Cool Desert
Nights); and Class of '69 -- July 16th, 17th, and 18th.
-Kim Richey Dykeman ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/07/04
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilyn DeVine ('52), Tom Hughes ('56)
Jim Russell ('58), Marilyn Swan ('63)
Ron Richards ('63), Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
Mack Shivley ('68), Betti Avant ('69)
Randy Dykeman ('69) and Kim Richey ('74)
Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda Phillips Olsen ('76)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Melissa Dykeman Nelson ('98)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" Devine Dow ('52)
Greetings to each and all.
Although I am saddened by the many "losses" of our
class friends and cohorts, I also feel a sense of
gratitude that they are finally released from the
suffering they have endured on this earthly plane. Truly--
there are better things in the world beyond.
To: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Re: beautiful photos
Thank you so much for the incredible pictures you have
been sending!
I'm in the process of "up-grading" my motor home (still
2nd hand, still not elaborate) and I definitely want to go
South this winter (or some winter) to see those buildings
in person. I hope to go to some of the Bomber luncheons
when I am out and around!
To: Carol Tyner Roberts ('52)
Somehow I must have missed a Sandstorm or 2---still
don't know why you were awarded the Grover Beach "Citizen
of the Year". Where is Grover Beach? Do you think you'll
be up for Club 40 this year? It's fun so please come!
-Marilyn "Em" Devine Dow ('52) ~ Richland - where the
flowers are blooming (and the weeds are way ahead of
me already) and I'm SO GLAD I'm not still in Alaska
where it is cold and snowing!
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: South Puget Sound (Fife) Lunch
All Bomber Lunches website
The lunch at Fife was held one week early to avoid the
Easter Holiday. Only 8 people showed up but this was more
than enough to get some interesting discussions going.
Irl French stopped in as he was leaving on his trek to
Arizona. He will be traveling until sometime in May so we
wished him well and sent him on his way.
In attendance were: Al Stephens ('66), Nina Stephens,
Jim McDougal ('57), Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) , Irl French ('51),
Agnes Hughes, Jessica Blessing, and Tom Hughes ('56).
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Jim Russell ('58)
To: Ruth Miles Bruns ('59)
Saw your list of Girl Scouts and their troops and had
to respond. I knew several of the girls listed, including
one of the leaders of Troop One, Mrs. Roy Davis (Davis
Furniture - Uptown Richland). By my eighth grade year
('54), several of us guys were earning our own badges
as "girl scouts." There were several nice looking young
ladies on that list. In fact, I'm sure they were all nice
young ladies. I still didn't have the nerve to test that
theory for a couple more years.
-Jim Russell ('58) ~ beautiful downtown Mountlake Terrace, WA
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>>From: Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
Re: Parris Beddo (WB'61RIP)
I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts,
prayers, cards, emails & flowers sent to us on the passing
of my husband, Parris. Although he left Richland when his
parents divorced and he was in the 8th grade at Carmichael
Jr. High, in his heart he was always a "Richland Bomber".
Parris' passing has left a great void in our lives, as he
was a unique individual. The many reminiscences (some of
which I've never heard before) of family, friends, and
co-workers attest to just how unique he really was. As
they say "they broke the mold" ................
My brother George ('59) was here from Burbank, WA with
us this past week and he was my rock, along with my girls,
but of course they were dealing with their own grief.
Parris was just way too young for this, passing at only 61
years old. But I know he is in a better place, free from
the pain that had over taken his body.
Once again, thanks so much for all the condolences
sent our way, this Alumni Sandstorm is such a great way to
keep connected. Thank you Maren for all your hard work and
sleepless nights. And thanks to Linda Belliston Boehning ('63)
for keeping our "Gold Medal Class of '63" connected, I
received so many emails from caring classmates. You are
just the best!
-Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
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>>From: Ron Richards ('63)
Re: Salmon Fishing
Greetings from Port Townsend where I'm working on
my newly acquired perfect fishing boat, Now I need the
perfect deckhand. I will again be trolling for salmon
off Washington and Alaska after an eleven year break. My
deckhand needs to be available April 25 through sometime
in middle to late September. Please let me know if you are
interested or if you know someone who might be interested.
If anyone is in the Port Townsend area, stop by and
say hello. The name of the boat is the Ocean Dancer. It's
moored on the "linear float," which is accessible from the
south end of the marina.
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
To: Rick Valentine ('68)
Re: General Jim Mattis ('68) -- Operation Vigilant Resolve
Rick,
Thanks for this update on Jim's whereabouts and what
he is doing. The Lord knows that Jim's position at this
time is less than enviable -- such a volatile situation
particularly in that area of Iraq. He and those he
commands need our prayers.
A couple of years ago, when Jim was deeply involved in
command in Afghanistan, he and I had a near-daily e-mail
conversation going. (And when Jim was out doing what
Generals do in the field, and away from his e-mail, his
radio operators would handle his correspondence -- so I
became a long-distance tie with home for some of them,
too.) This all came about because of a Sandstorm posting
by his brother -- who provided me with Jim's e-mail
address.
After Jim was stationed away from Afghanistan, I lost
track of him. I don't remember his brother's name or year
of graduation, or I would re-contact him, asking how we
might reach Jim again -- either by snail mail or e-mail.
He told me back in 2002 that the little notes meant a lot,
and helped him and his people remember the "back home" for
which they were fighting. And it probably was all most
helpful because they knew that "back home" had not
forgotten them.
So if any of you remembers Jim's brother's name/year
of graduation, please advise. Or if 'brother Mattis' is
reading this, please post -- let us know how we can send
our words and thoughts of support to Jim and his people.
[Jim's brother is Tom Mattis ('66). -Maren]
"God bless the USA." (love that Lee Greenwood song!)
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68) ~ Spokane - 70° today
Been planting fruit trees for three days -- husband
very sore and tired. I think he's glad I am going to
be at classes today!!
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>>From: Mack Shively ('68)
Re: Jim Mattis ('68)
Check out the 4/5/04 front page of the Wall Street Journal.
-J. Mack Shively ('68)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Rain
We actually had a passing shower this afternoon. At
least it was enough to get the ground wet. It didn't last
long, but it was wet.
Pray for more,
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS - where we do not want
another dust bowl of the "dirty '30s".
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>>From: Randy Dykeman ('69) & Kim Richey Dykeman ('74)
Re: Happy Birthday - Melissa Dykeman Nelson ('98)
Happy 25th Birthday (April 7th) to our Daughter,
Melissa. A quarter of a century! We love you, hon!
-Randy Dykeman ('69) & Kim Richey Dykeman ('74)
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>>From: Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
Re: Betty Manolopoulos (RIP)
I am sorry to announce the death of my YaYa, Elizabeth
'Betty' Manolopoulos at age 82. She died late Monday night
from a stroke on the coast of Washington. Her passing was
peaceful. Her burial will be this Friday in the Tri-Cities
next to my grandfather. We will miss her.
-Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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4 Bombers and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Jim Yount ('61), Judy Willox ('61)
Gary Behymer ('64), Nancy Mallory ('64)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Wingfield ('66)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Jim Yount ('61)
Re: Looking for Ken Wood ('61)
I'm trying to hook up with Ken Wood ('61). I last saw
Ken and Marianne when they visited us, during the 40th
reunion in 2001. As I remember, they were headed to Africa
for a construction project. The last e mail address I have
just bounced. I'd appreciate a current address, if anyone
has it.
Thanks!
-Jim Yount ('61)
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>>From: Judy Willox ('61)
To: J. Mack Shively ('68)
Re: Jim Mattis ('68) - 4/5/04 front page of the Wall Street Journal
That would be just great to take a look at it, but you
have to be a subscriber to get to it. Perhaps you could
just send a link or something to the article? I think a
lot of us would love to see it. I have an article on Jim
on one of our Club40 boards and would love to add this one
too if I can get a copy of it. Thanks Mack.
To: Frank Whiteside ('63)
I join the chorus in the thanks and praises to you on
the beautiful pictures you are sending. I, too, have gone
through a number of those homes in that region and have
always found them so fascinating. Have also been through
some of the missions back there in Texas and the
Battlefields. All in all, it is a fascinating area to
visit and comb through as there is so much history to the
region. There was a book mentioned by Jim Hamilton ('63)
called "Vestiges of Grandeur", of which he has told about
the beautiful photography of the homes. I would like to
add that "Plantation Homes of Louisiana and the Natchez
Area" is another one which is loaded with beautiful
photography of the plantation homes and is a treat to comb
through. Hey Jim, maybe we could check out each others
books when you and the lovely Nancy are down this way
again.
-Judy Willox ('61) ~ Richland - the weather has been great
and I am getting anxious to be going to all the
Bomber events this summer.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Richland, WA, and the Bomb by Paul Wilmot Shuster
http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig4/shuster1.html
Re: Richland High school, not far from Hanford
http://www.theslowlane.com/99tripe/bomber.html
Re: Manhattanprojektet [this site is in Danish]
http://www.leksikon.org/art.php?n=4953
Re: Northwest Christian College | Mishpat | Community Newspaper
Go down to Richland, Washington Jimmi Olson and McLean Slaughter
http://www.nwcc.edu/news/mishpat/v10i3.html
Re: Nuke 'em
http://archives.thedaily.washington.edu/1999/070799/O2.jasonnukes.html
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
Re: wind storms
After seeing the storm damage pictures I have been
thinking about wind storms. Wind we didn't consider much
more than a breeze was/is a big storm in many places.
Several years ago while I was living in Vicksburg, MS
(I've only been in TN for about three years) we had a dirt
storm. It took me about half a day to figure out what was
happening (I know -- a little slow on the uptake) as this
was highly unusual for Mississippi. I turned on the radio
to hear what they were saying -- it was really funny! They
went on and on about how your should stay indoors if you
had breathing problems and keep the windows closed (as if
that would keep out all the sand!).
Re: old plantation homes
Vicksburg, of course, has a lot of old homes. I have
always liked seeing the variety of different homes that
are built especially older homes (I know some would say
the house I spent most of my growing up days in -- a
precut -- is old, but it depends on what you compare it
to). Some of the houses in V'burg I would have liked to
knock on the doors and ask if I could tour them. During
pilgrimage (usually in the Spring) some homes not usually
open for tours could be seen. Others were open year round.
I have been enjoying the plantation pictures.
I still have fun telling people that half of
Washington (the state not the town -- you often have to
make this distinction for those east of the Mississippi)
is a desert! Also have to explain what a Chinook is.
-Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
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>>Marlyn Dale Toland ('61) ~ 10/3/42 - 3/29/04
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10 Bombers and 1 RSD Employee Funeral Notice today:
Betty Lou Hiser ('49), Ken Ely ('49)
Dorothy Keys ('52), Tom Tracy ('55)
Deedee Willox ('64), Rick Maddy ('67)
Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68), Jones Kids ('56, '54, and '64)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tere Smyth Wilson ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy Weihermiller Fyall ('66)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Betty Gulley, aka Betty Lou Hiser ('49)
If you ever get to Lous Ana (Louisana) try to go on a
tour of the plantations and make sure your tour guide is
Cajun - they tell the corniest jokes but they are so
funny. The only one I remember was:
Cajun Joe had earned a lot of money and he and his
wife decided to have a house built. They had a house plan
made and hired a contractor and promptly went on a tour
of Europe. The contractor looked at the plans and called
Cajun Joe's priest and asked who Cajun Joe's favorite
saint was. The priest said he really didn't know and why
did he want to know. The contractor said in the foyer of
Joe's house was to be a Halo Statue. The priest said he
didn't think it was that important. The house got built
and Cajun Joe and his wife returned from Europe.
Cajun Joe, his wife, and the contractor went around
the house and Cajun Joe complimented the contractor but he
asked the contractor, "Why did you put that statue in my
foyer?" The contractor showed him the blueprints and it
said you wanted a Halo Statue in your foyer. Cajun Joe
said, "NO, NO. You know - it goes ring ring and you pick
up the receiver and say "Halo - Statue?"
The tour guide kept us quite amused during the entire tour.
-Betty Hiser Gulley ('49) - beautiful five days of weather
sunny - from (the old government) South end of Richland
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>>From: -Ken Ely ('49)
Re: Memo from Gen Jim Mattis ('68) to his troops
******
Letter to All Hands,
We are going back in to the brawl. We will be
relieving the magnificent Soldiers fighting under the 82nd
Airborne Division, whose hard won successes in the Sunni
Triangle have opened opportunities for us to exploit.
For the last year, the 82nd Airborne has been operating
against the heart of the enemy's resistance. It's
appropriate that we relieve them: When it's time to move a
piano, Marines don't pick up the piano bench - we move
the piano. So this is the right place for Marines in this
fight, where we can carry on the legacy of Chesty Puller
in the Banana Wars in the same sort of complex environment
that he knew in his early years. Shoulder to shoulder with
our comrades in the Army, Coalition Forces and maturing
Iraqi Security Forces, we are going to destroy the enemy
with precise firepower while diminishing the conditions
that create adversarial relationships between us and the
Iraqi people. This is going to be hard, dangerous work. It
is going to require patient, persistent presence. Using
our individual initiative, courage, moral judgment and
battle skills, we will build on the 82nd Airborne's
victories. Our country is counting on us even as our
enemies watch and calculate, hoping that America does not
have warriors strong enough to withstand discomfort and
danger. You, my fine young men, are going to prove the
enemy wrong - dead wrong. You will demonstrate the same
uncompromising spirit that has always caused the enemy to
fear America's Marines. The enemy will try to manipulate
you into hating all Iraqis. Do not allow the enemy that
victory. With strong discipline, solid faith, unwavering
alertness, and undiminished chivalry to the innocent,
we will carry out this mission. Remember, I have added,
"First, do no harm" to our passwords of "No Better
Friend, No Worse Enemy." Keep your honor clean as we gain
information about the enemy from the Iraqi people. Then,
armed with that information and working in conjunction
with fledgling Iraqi Security Forces, we will move
precisely against the enemy elements and crush them
without harming the innocent. This is our test-our
Guadalcanal, our Chosin Reservoir, our Hue City. Fight
with a happy heart and keep faith in your comrades and
your unit. We must be under no illusions about the nature
of the enemy and the dangers that lie ahead. Stay alert,
take it all in stride, remain sturdy, and share your
courage with each other and the world. You are going to
write history, my fine young Sailors and Marines, so write
it well.
Semper Fidelis,
J.N. Mattis Major General, U. S. Marines
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-Ken Ely ('49)
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>>From: Dorothy Keys Harding ('52)
Re: Ladies of '52 lunch
Just a reminder that the lunch for the ladies of the class of '52 will be
DATE: Tuesday, April 13th
WHERE: Isla Bonita, 1524 Jadwin, Richland
It is located about one block south of Chief Joe Jr. High
RSVP: by Monday, April 12, so we can give Isla Bonita a
head count. You can notify Luana Portch ('52) by telephone
or me by e-mail.
Thanks,
-Dorothy Keys Harding ('52)
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>>From: Tom Tracy ('55)
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: Alena's Challenge
Thanks for the most challenging educational motorcycle
tour one could imagine. A bright future awaits the minds
who accept the challenge of neutralizing the effects of
the Chernobyl region. Someone out there will find a way.
Its no more daunting a task than someone standing on the
coast of Spain and asking Christopher Columbus after his
first trip: "How'd you like to get across that ocean in
less than an hour?" Out there, some splendid thinkers will
one day neutralize all that radiation and say, "How could
they have left all that valuable radiation unused?".
Tell our young students, your children and neighbors,
"When naysayers come to call and say it can't be done...
Tell them you've been to Richland and interrupt them by
doing it anyway!"
Einstein, Fermi, and a few others asked: "How much
power do you want?" Our leaders answered: "All you can
give me"..." [We are still overpowered by the strength
delivered from that tiny little piece of the sun]. We are
slowly catching up.
I remember how Mr. Henrich, our Chemistry teacher at
RHS encouraged us to think about ways to utilize the
residual matter and manage it as a resource.
Art Dawald always said, "While you've got a shot at
something in life... take it. Just don't try to shoot it
in from out of bounds... well, maybe if we change the
rules a bit that might work too". I remember Fran Rish who
always made you feel like you could do whatever you wanted
if you had the determination and Ray Juricich who would
see you starting to coast in a cross country meet and yell
your name in his booming voice... "Come on ______, Let's
Roll!" It was like a charge of adrenalin to runners. The
soft voices of Helen Skogen and Mrs. Buescher and the
diligent Mr. Kelly who filled an entire chalkboard almost
every day in History class all spoke to us in their unique
ways. Most of us remember the encouragement of our English
teacher, Mrs. Brown.
The powerful miracle developed at Richland, Oak Ridge,
Chicago and Almagordo demonstrates what minds can do when
the need, resources and the right people work together.
Although I still chuckle when Fermi brought his girl
friend to Richland and she disappeared (evidently sent
home) after she asked at a party in Richland: "What do all
you people do here anyway?" Fermi was quite a guy. Hope
all get to read about him in the book: THE BUILDING OF THE
BOMB. We were the world's best "secret keepers".
It's pretty amazing to think that a fuel cell the size
of a basketball will propel the USS Ronald Reagan Nuclear
Aircraft for 20 years without refueling. It still amazes
us how many lives are extended due to radiation therapy...
we will not be too surprised when the next "super company"
in the USA emerges with new found uses and solutions to
problems and reduces them to mere exercises.
Jeff, You were right. Alena's message was a good read
and an inspirational half hour ride. After riding a lot of
trails in Idaho, Washington and Oregon, nothing matches
hers. Happy Trails on your continuing peripatetic
adventures.
To: Ann Pearson Burrows ('50)
...a Belated Happy Birthday to my favorite life guard
of all time!
-Tom Tracy ('55)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: Metropolis
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
My part is pretty nice. Downtown Burbank is kinda sad,
but we live in the heights, which follows the Snake River.
Our house is not on the river; we are about a block over
from it. Burbank Heights is a mix of houses, mobile homes,
or manufactured homes.
We live in a two-story house built about 1971; my
hubby has remodeled a good deal of it. We've been here
since 1977. All of our children are grown now, so it's a
lot of house, but we have managed to fill it up! *LOL*
It's nice to have room for the grandchildren when they
come. We have 8 children, 19 grandchildren (and one in the
oven), and two great-grandchildren. We always say: are we
Mormon, Catholic, or Careless?!
I think this area is the Garden Capitol of the
Tri-Cities, but I'm a bit biased. We are semi-rural,
mostly one-acre plots, a few are smaller, a few are
larger. We have the benefits of rural living without the
inconvenience.
We drive 15 miles to go to church, which sounds like a
lot in the Tri-Cities, but is nothing in the bigger cities
like Seattle.
We only drove 8 miles to get to work. My hubby and I
are both retired from Burlington Northern Railroad, and he
is driving bus for Pasco school district (we need the
insurance until I'm old enough for Medicare).
I like it here. It's home. Of course, I was born in
the Tri-Cities (Richland, Kadlec Hospital), so it will
always be home to me. We sometimes talk of moving, but I
don't think we ever will.
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
To: Linus Toland ('67) and Marlene Toland Panell ('68)
My earliest recollections of a friend in Richland was
with Linus Toland ('67). The Tolands and my parents were
neighbors. Could not have wished for nicer folks. Linus
and I were five years old. Sister, Marlene, even younger.
Two much older brothers that were men in my eyes, even
though they were only ten and twelve. I learned how to
ride a bicycle having one of Linus’ older brothers pushing
me down a small incline next to the house as I peddled out
onto Douglas and was on my way. Playing hide and seek in
the dark and scary basement around the coal fired stove
while the older brother, usually Dallas (9'62RIP), hunted
us down. A few episodes of Twilight Zone in the family
room that set me back and trampoline on the bed. Several
years ago Dallas ('62 RIP) died in a tragic accident. And
now Marlyn ('61RIP).
My sincere condolences to both of you and your family
on the loss of another brother. Although we parted friends
years ago, I have never forgotten some of the best early
years of my life with such loving people.
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
To: All Bombers --
Re: Jim Mattis ('68)
In response to my posting of 4/7/04, I received the
following e-mail from General Jim Mattis' ('68) brother,
Tom ('66). I told him that I was going to post the content
to the Sandstorm, but would not post his email address.
I also told him that any messages I received directly by
email or that are posted to the Sandstorm either for or
about Jim, I would forward on to him (Tom).
If you are a praying person, please do not let the
fact that we have been at war so long deaden your sense
of urgency regarding prayers needed for all of our troops,
and for their commanders -- including our own Jim Mattis ('68).
God bless the USA.
THE FOLLOWING FROM TOM MATTIS ('66):
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"My mother saw your posting via a friend and forwarded
it to me. Because of the intense fighting, Jim is wholly
preoccupied commanding the 1st Marine Division fighting in
Falloujah, ar Ramadi and elsewhere in al Anbar Province.
At this time I will not forward his email address. I have
had but three very brief exchanges with him over the past
three weeks, limited to one or two sentences. None of
us in the family are emailing him because his military
communications traffic is intense, he is likely sleeping
fours a day and the rest of the time is guiding the
battles. He has no time for anything but.
When he next initiates contact I will ask him if would
like me to release his email address, but please understand
that if he says "no" that it has nothing to do with
keeping people at a distance.
Please feel free to contact me at this email address
with any further queries. I no longer visit the Bomber
website and had my name removed from the distribution list
for Sandstorm.
I also recommend that those interested go the Google
NEWS, enter "mattis marines" in the search field, and
click on the "news" button. It will bring up the latest
news about him from across all media. Click on sort by
date on the right hand side of the page, and you will get
the most recent stories.
Regards, Tom Mattis"
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-Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68) ~ Spokane, WA
PS -- Thanks to those of you who wrote to remind me
that Jim's brother's name is Tom.
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>>From: The Jones Kids:
Mary Jones Metcalf ('56)
Sharlene Jones Hunt ('54)
Dennis Robert Jones ('64)
Re: Another ColHi Parent Gone
Yesterday morning, our Dad, Robert Jones, finally got
his wish to go Home. Declining health had made him feel
imprisoned and away from contact with all his friends and
acquaintances that he loved and the strangers that he had
yet to meet. He came to the projects in 1944 and worked
here until he retired. We were raised on Haupt Avenue and
after the three kids were up or gone, he moved Mom out to
Knox Road in Benton City where he got the farmer boy back
to the farm. After retirement, they moved to Issaquah to
work in the Seattle Temple but returned to Richland when
the Columbia River Temple was announced. He was a tenderly
attentive husband, a dearly beloved father, and adored
grandfather of 11 and great grandfather to 31, with 2 more
on the way.
And it seems just like yesterday that we were picking
raspberries out in the back yard!
-Mary Jones Metcalf ('56)
-Sharlene Jones Hunt ('54)
-Dennis Robert Jones ('64)
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>>Sally Lee Campbell Reece ~ RSD Employee ~ 7/8/45 - 3/28/04
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Lou Hiser ('49), Connie Madron ('60)
Maren Smyth ('63 & '64), Betti Avant ('69)
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TODAY - Portland/Vancouver Lunch
BOMBER LUNCHES 'n stuff (in order of appearance)
04/13 Girls of '52
04/16 Girls of '54
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Among classes that Mr. Kelly taught was psychology
(this was considered a history credit). He asked the class
to cut pictures out of magazines and indicate what emotion
the pictures relayed. When he handed the papers back he
said, "I'm surprised you guys did not cut pictures out of
'girly magazines'".
-Betty Hiser Gulley ('49) - Another beautiful day from the
South end (old government section) of Richland.
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>>From: Connie Madron Hall ('60)
To: Arizona Bombers
Re: Phoenix Bomber Luncheon - Last Notice
WHEN: Sunday, April 18, 12:00 noon
WHERE: Shalimar Country Club, 2032 E. Golf, Tempe, AZ
PHONE: 480-838-0488
At this writing, we have Bombers coming down from
Prescott, over from Yuma, and way over from California.
Phoenix and Tucson Bombers, or from wherever you are, let
me know by next Wednesday the 14th if you can make it.
Don't let the words "country club" keep you away. This
is a small neighborhood 9-hole golf course--very casual,
good food, and reasonable prices. I have reserved the
patio for us looking out to the golf course. If it turns
hot, they will turn on their misters. The "oldies but
goodies" will be playing. If you would like to play a
round of golf, let me know and I will get tee times
starting at 2:00.
FROM THE NORTH: I-17 south to 101 east (which will turn
south) to Southern Ave. exit. West/right on Southern to
Fairfield. Right on Fairfield to Shalimar Golf Course and
restaurant on left.
FROM THE SOUTH: I-10 north. I-60 east toward Globe/Mesa;
exit McClintock. North/left on McClintock; east/right on
Southern Ave., left on Fairfield to Shalimar parking lot.
FROM THE EAST: I-60 to McClintock exit. North/right on
McClintock; east/right on Southern Ave., left on Fairfield
to Shalimar.
FROM THE WEST: I-10 to 202 east. 101 south to Southern
Ave. Right on Southern Ave. to Fairfield. Right on
Fairfield to Shalimar.
-Connie Madron Hall ('60)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
I receive an e-newsletter from the Children of the
Manhattan Project www.childrenofthemanhattanproject.org
and today I received this:
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Re: Manhattan Project Heritage Preservation Assoc.
Veteran Announcement
Chicago, IL - April 8, 2004 - It is with sadness that we
report the passing of Lt. Col. Fred Olivi, the former
co-pilot of "Bockscar" -- the B-29 that dropped the atomic
bomb Fat Man on the Japanese city of Nagasaki on August 9,
1945.
Fred Olivi passed away at 1:55pm on Thursday, April 8,
2004, after an extended illness. He was 82 years old and
was a charter member of our organization and a member of
our board of advisers.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of
Lt. Col. Fred Olivi.
Michael Vickio, Manhattan Project Heritage Preservation Assoc., Inc.
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-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Kansas Weather
Keep the prayers comin'. It has been raining most of
the day. They say however, Friday night it may get cold
enough to change to snow. It is almost like a miracle that
what rain we have had so far in the past couple of days,
the lawns are getting green. It looks better than brown.
Have a wonderful Easter to each of you reading this.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/11/04
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Harris ('49), Ralph Myrick ('51)
Curt Donahue ('53), Patti Jones ('60)
John Browne, Jr. ('61), Ann Engel ('63)
Shirley Collings ('66), Mike Howell ('68WB)
Robin Frister ('73)
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BOMBER LUNCHES 'n stuff (in order of appearance)
04/13 Girls of '52
04/16 Girls of '54
04/18 Phoenix Lunch
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Dick Harris ('49)
Maren:
The B-29 that dropped the atomic bomb Fat Man on the
Japanese city of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, was called
"Boxcar," not Bockscar, I think. I pulled up B-29 Boxcar
and immediately found a picture of the aircraft inbound
toward Nagasaki and the name under it.
Have a great Easter week end!
-Dick Harris ('49)
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[I contacted the webmaster at Aviation Art Hanger about
"B-29 Boxcar Inbound to Nagasaki" by Tony Fachet at:
http://www.aviationarthangar.com/tfp08.html The artist of
that painting named it WRONG! It is indeed BOCKSCAR --
not BOXCAR -- named after her commander Frederick C. Bock.
See an actual picture of the nose of the aircraft at:
www.childrenofthemanhattanproject.org/CG/Photo-Pages/CGP-027.htm
The webmaster just CHANGED "Boxcar" to "Bockscar" on the
website since the artist is deceased. -Maren]
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Re: We are back
Just to let you know that we are back from Australia.
We had one heck of a good time. Aussy land is absolutely
awesome. I will in the days ahead try to put together a
short message of our time there. I even licked the butt of
a green ant, ate a termite, ate a fig with a bunch of ants
in it, and ate a berry that deadened the sour taste buds
so that for four hours after, everything we ate or drank
tasted sweet. All I got to say it was awesome, awesome.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Curt Donahue ('53)
Re: Easter
May all Bombers everywhere have a blessed and glorious
Easter.
-Curt Donahue ('53) ~ Federal Way, WA - where the temps
are going to be in the 70s.
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Easter
May all the good blessings be with everyone. A kiss
from a grandchild, A hug from your child, a smile from a
friend makes the day happy, as does receiving such
interesting news every day from the writings in the
Sandstorm. A forward through e-mail lets me know that a
Bomber friend is thinking of me and brings a smile. A warm
wish sent back makes my day. Thankfully blessings are
endless as demonstrated by a wonderful group of people
called the Bombers.
Happy Easter Bombers and your families! God's Blessing
be with you!
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - The news
just said "we would have record breaking
temperatures for Easter Sunday".
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: Praying for Rain
Here in Western WA it hasn't rained in almost a
month... this IS Spring, right? Wha's happenin?
Looks like a fair day coming for the easter egg
hunters, anyhow... (I found my easter eggs today, near the
vegie garden, in the raspberry rows. A momma killdeer
tried to get me to follow her toward the rhubarb.
I cruised up the berry rows until I saw the 4 speckled
eggs on the ground, mid-row, between soaker hoses, then
went back to the tilling & raking routine. She had 3 last
year, & the 'coons only got 2. The deer fence is tighter,
this year, so her odds might be better... hope so. The 2
pairs of teal in the rushes alongside my neighbor's stock
pond have got something going, as well...
It's egg time, all right; & I wish 'em all well. ^..^
-John Browne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
Re: Portland/Vancouver Bomber Lunch
All Bomber Lunches website
We had three new people joining us this month: Sisters
Paula Frister Torgeson ('65)& Robin Fristen Washburn ('73),
and Tom Hann ('61).
It was a beautiful sunny day, high around 79°. Fred
forgot to take a picture of Ann ('63) so took one at home.
Others attending were Jo Heidlebuagh ('74),
Lola Heidlebuagh Bowen ('60), Alan Porter ('67),
Fred Schafer ('63), Ann Engel Schafer ('63), Bob Carlson,
AKA Mike Clowes ('54), Leslie Swanson Holeman ('59),
Ron Holeman ('56), Don Andrews ('67), Len Rediske ('66),
and wife Linda Rediske.
After lunch Fred and I went to the tulip festival in
Woodland and thought you would enjoy the tulips.
-Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: RHS student, Theresa Dunigan ('05)
http://blazer74.tripod.com/05DuniganTheresa04.tif
Re: RHS graduate, Grant Richardson ('01)
http://blazer74.tripod.com/RHS05RichardsonGrant04.jpg
Note my new email address from Verizon DSL ~
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
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>>From: Mike Howell ('68wb)
Hey Bombers:
I want to wish each and everyone a Happy Easter.
-Mike Howell ('68wb)
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>>From: Robin Frister Washburn ('73)
Re: NCAA Basketball/Dick Cartmell ('73)
I have to say, it was so great to watch the NCAA
Tournament with our own Dick Cartmell as Ref. It gave me
hope for the game--Here in Portland, the players have been
so irresponsible (my opinion) that many of us have lost
faith in the game, BUT I'm ready to watch again, knowing
there's good people in it :). I lost faith in it way back
when Reiter got in trouble, and seemed as if he was such
a bad example for the young players. As a former score
keeper, and lover of basketball, it was fun to watch
again!
Thanks to the Bomber who mentioned Dick's role and
got me watching again!
-Robin Frister Washburn ('73)
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Dateline: Richland
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5 Bombers sent stuff today:
Joanne Rolph ('59), Helen Cross ('62)
Ann Engel ('63), Dennis Hammer ('64)
Dan Ham ('72)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Monita McClellan James ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Aaron Holloway ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sherrie Smithwick Pickard ('68)
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>>From: Joanne Rolph Henry Andress ('59)
On this Easter weekend I know we all keep our
military folks serving overseas in our thoughts and
prayers; and, I trust that all our Bombers have had happy
celebrations with family and friends.
I have enjoyed all the ongoing discussions through
the Sandstorm as it has been many years since I've been
back to Richland! I have kept in touch with Sharon Roos
Kent ('59) so I am not totally in the dark about
everything; but, my memory certainly has been restored by
the recent discussions from rattlesnakes to ballet
teachers to "Muscles", etc. :)
Thank you, Maren, for doing such a great job keeping
us in touch with Richland High School classmates and
friends.
Living here in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont is
quite different from life in Richland! We live down a
country road (dirt) surrounded by dairy farms and
woods. We are only a few minutes away from the Canadian
border and a short distance away from Lake Memphremagog.
We have no department stores, shopping malls, or latte
stands!! But we love being "retired" in this peaceful
and beautiful area.
The snowstorms here remind me of my childhood in
Richland attending Spalding grade school! In 1947 or '48,
I believe, there was a winter storm with rather deep
snow (for a little child anyway!!!). I was struggling
through the snow heading across the field towards home
(1101 Acacia Avenue) and I remember thinking that if I
fell down out there no one would ever find my body until
spring! (I was always a cheery child!) :) Would you
believe that we had snow off and on here in Vermont
yesterday? Although it didn't last and almost all of our
snow is gone now.
I hope to get back to Richland for a visit one of
these days; but, with all our children and 16
grandchildren spread out on the West coast (none in
Richland!) our visits west for graduations, etc. usually
don't take us there.
My best wishes to everyone for good health and
pleasant activities in the days to come.
Sunnie Andress
-Joanne Rolph Henry Andress ('59)
<www.sunnieandressdesigns.com>
<www.grinningcatprimitives.com>
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I am writing this from my brother's house in
Kennewick. I've been here visiting Mom and a few others a
few days and I love going down to Columbia Park by the
river whenever I can.
Friday I had the fun of watching the Rev. Mel
Finkbeiner take a ride over his home and the Columbia
River with Robert Rector (also of the great Class of '62)
in Bob's wonderful flying machine, complete with sails. I
think it is called an ultralight. I'd never really seen
one before -- it looked like fun -- but I'm sure if I'd
been up there, I'd been wishing I had more to hang on it.
Go Bob! And we have to admire Rev. Mel too, as he is over
80 and looked forward to the adventure!!
After lunch today with the family I will be heading
up to Twisp and eventually Seattle, and hopefully Peg
Lewis and the tulips.
I had lunch with Cathy Wood Stevens ('62) in Prosser
at some good Mexican restaurant on my way here. That was
fun too.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ enjoying the great Pacific
Northwest for another week.
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>>From: Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
Correction: luncheon picture ID
In yesterday's Portland Bomber luncheon pictures
Maren made a little mistake and my husband thinks he has
a new wife. Sorry! The gal that Maren had my name on was
actually Robin Frister Washburn ('73) in case wondering
minds might want to know.
-Ann Engel Schafer ('63) ~ in sunny 80-degree Vancouver,
WA. Hope everyone had a great Easter.
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
Re: Easter Egg Hunt
Throughout most of the 70's, every Easter we would
have an Easter egg hunt in my mother-in-law's back yard
for my three nieces. After church and a big Easter meal
the adults would hide the eggs then the girls would hunt
them. Then we would count them to make sure all were
found. We would hide them again and again for two or
three hours.
One year when we counted them we came up with an
extra egg. That egg managed to sit out there for a whole
year without being found or destroyed. I sure would like
to know where it was, but of course they couldn't
remember where they found it. There were a lot of trees,
shrubs, and bushes on one side of her back yard so I
imagine it was there somewhere. We did not try to crack
that one open.
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
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>>From: Dan Ham ('72)
To: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Re: Green Ant
Hey Ralph, I hope you got the name of that Green Ant!
I can't imagine what happens on the second date!
-Dan Ham ('72) ~ here in sunny Richland where I'm sure we
have an ordinance against that type of thing.
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Dateline: Richland
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5 Bombers sent stuff today:
Dick Harris ('49), Gail Cyphers ('62)
John Campbell ('63), Linus Toland ('67)
Betti Avant ('69)
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BOMBER CALENDAR: <www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers>
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>>From: Dick Harris ('49)
[Well, it's a slow day -- perhaps everybody is busy
cleaning their patios and pulling out their lawn
furniture; it's been *that* nice here in Bombeville --
so, Dick, here's your stuff. -Ed.]
On April 11th Dick sent in:
Maren: O.K., publish my screw-ups!
Dick
Then on April 12th he sent in:
Maren: Come on! You've got to include my apology to you
on Boxcar!
Dick
-Dick Harris ('49)
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>>From: Gail Cyphers ('62)
I’m trying to locate a member of the Freeland family
living in Richland from the mid-forties to at least the
early seventies.
Recently, I was going back through some of my dad’s
things who passed away some years back and came across a
manuscript that was written by John Freeland, a friend of
my dad's. I assume that it was being “proofed” by my dad
with the intent of John's submitting it for some level of
publication. It details the times and trials of what was
known back in the days as electrical dispatchers. These
were the guys that worked at the electrical switchyards,
switching power from and between the reactors and the
hydroelectric dams connected to the common power grid in
southeastern Washington. It’s about 115 pages in length
and is a substantial piece of work, covering a period of
time from 1943 thru 1972, 29 years total.
I suspect that John passed on and my dad had nowhere
to send the manuscript and thus hung on to it. I did a
search thru Sandstorm email addresses finding only a
Norman Freeland ('56) but no email address. I also seem
to recall a Sandstorm entry a few years ago about the
Freeland family but I don’t recall the year and date.
If anyone has any information as to the Freeland
family members and can give me a lead I would appreciate
it. The manuscript is something they would want to have.
Thanks,
-Gail Cyphers ('62)
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>>From: John Campbell ('63)
Re: Chernobyl
Someone in our HOG motorcycle club sent this out, but
it is not about motorcycles. This site is maintained by
a young lady who lives and rides near Chernobyl. I think
it will be especially interesting to those of us who grew
up in the shadow of Hanford. Check out some of the later
pictures and her comments on how their government misled
so many people regarding their safety. Your heart has to
go out to those people.
<http://www.angelfire.com/extreme4/kiddofspeed/chapter1.html>
-John Campbell ('63)
[John, your HOG member may have got his heads-up about
this from our very own Sandstorm. Listener dj jeff (Jeff
Michael ('65)) posted this link back on April 6th. -Ed.]
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>>From: Linus Toland ('67)
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Marlyn Toland ('61RIP)
Thanks for your kind words of the family in a recent
Sandstorm. Big Brother, Marlyn, will be greatly missed,
especially by his wife of 39 years and two sons. Just my
sister Marlene ('68) and I remain of the family who lived
on Delafield St. in the 50's and Taylor St. in the 60's.
Rick, I swear you remember my childhood better than I
do!! Having just recently sat through an evening with my
sister telling stories of the past, I heard her say over
and over, "Linus, don't you remember...?" Well, fact is,
most of it I don't. But, I still swear she makes a bunch
of it up, or at least slants the story to suit.
Living in Richland was fun and I will always fondly
remember my school years, as well as the many friendships
of neighbors and classmates.
-Linus Toland ('67) ~ keeping I-5 hot these days, as we
travel back and forth to Cali to welcome
grandkid #5.
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Well, we got our moisture. It rained most of the
night Friday with a skiff of snow on the top Sat. am. It
rained off and on all day Saturday and some of Sunday.
They were predicating colder temps. Sunday night, so I
figured I would awake to ice on Monday. I was wrong, we
had 4" of snow on the ground. By the end of the week it
is supposed to be in the 70s again, no wonder people have
respiratory problems. At game time in Denver, Monday
afternoon at 2:00, it was in the 30s.
Thanks for the prayers.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, Kansas
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Dateline: Richland
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9 Bombers sent stuff today:
Betty Ely ('47), Phil Belcher ('51)
Marla Lowman ('55) and Sandy Finney ('60)
Helen Cross ('62), Nancy Mallory ('64)
Michael Davis ('74), Treg Owings ('76)
Dan Morgan ('83)
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>>From: Betty Ely King ('47)
I would like to wish my brother, Ken Ely ('49), Happy
Birthday on April 16th.
I hope to see him at the Jazz Festival in Sacramento
in May. Right now, I need prayers on driving to Kansas
for my grandson's wedding. I hope the snow will be gone
by the time I arrive. My brother Bill ('57) is taking
care of my two cats.
-Betty Ely King ('47)
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>>From: Phil Belcher ('51)
To: John Campbell ('63)
Re: Chernobyl
I missed the first listing of this site in April so I
really enjoyed your posting. It's scary to think of what
might have happened locally if we did not have the
procedures we had. I spent over 35 years working in and
around the reactors at Hanford and never had any really
bad experiences.
-Phil Belcher ('51) ~ Prosser, Wa. where spring has
sprung and we're getting ready for a double
wedding in our back yard in June!
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>>From: Marla Lowman Kenitzer ('55) and
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!
DATE: May 10, 2004 (Monday)
COFFEE TIME: 11:30 A.M.
LUNCH TIME: 12:30 P.M.
WHERE: The Old Spaghetti Factory
PHONE: (916) 985-0822
ADDRESS: 12401 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA
DIRECTIONS: Go East on Highway 50 toward South Lake
Tahoe, Exit on Hazel Ave. Turn left on Folsom Blvd. (lst
stop light) and watch on the left for the entrance to the
Cattlemen's parking lot. This lot is also for the Numbus
Winery (Old Spaghetti Factory). The entrance to the
Nimbur Winery is also the entrance to the mall (lots of
interesting things if you have some extra time) and the
OSF is on the left inside the NW entrance.
This restaurant is about 5 minutes from our last
luncheon's restaurant and we will have a private room.
Sandy and I have tried the food; it's good and they offer
a variety of dishes. They serve lunch and dinner and the
prices are reasonable. All Bomber spouses and friends are
welcome! We understand that we may have out-of-state
alumni this time -- hope so!! See you in a few weeks.
-Marla Lowman Kenitzer ('55) ~ West Point, CA
-Sandy Finney Harvego ('60) ~ Sacramento, CA
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Wow!! Did we grow up in a great state or what? I just
had the pleasure of driving from the Tri-Cities up to
Twisp via Vantage, and then heading over the North
Cascades highway with its fantastic scenery into Mt.
Vernon to see a few of the gorgeous tulips, and meeting
up with Peggy Lewis Johnson ('62) at her beach house
where we could see this lovely bay, Whidbey Island, and
the Olympics in the background. Then I headed south to
Issaquah looking at the Cascades in the sunshine until
the rain started.
And now I have the spring blossoms and all around
here to enjoy. I even liked the scenery from Richland to
Vantage. I remember when ...., and I just love being in
Washington in general. Well, we have a few more days to
enjoy it, then we will head on back to the little lake.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ now in Issaquah.
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>>From: Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
Re: Snow!
We got up to 4-5 inches of snow here in Jackson, TN
today [Tuesday]! It is still snowing. My granddaughter
stayed home from pre-school to play in it. She had been
praying for snow, but all winter it went all around us.
Now that all the spring stuff has been out for a while we
get snow!
-Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
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>>From: Michael Davis ('74)
To: Roger Fishback ('62)
Roger,
Get your stat books out and give us an update on the
all-time Bomber scoring list. I understand we have a
couple new members with James York ('04) and Travis Buck
('02).
Get it right because Jacobs will be critiquing it.
Thanks.
-M. Davis ('74)
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>>From: Treg Owings ('76)
I am wondering about some "old" Bombers that I have
not heard from in a long time. Has anyone heard from or
have addresses (e-mail or otherwise) for Jim Geren ('75)
or Keri Wheeler ('75)?
-Treg Owings ('76)
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>>From: Dan Morgan ('83)
Hi!
We're trying to find the following friends from '83
thru '87 for a picnic in the Tri-Cities on July 11, 2004.
If you know how to reach them -- please ask them to email
me or to call me.
Adams, Heather ('84) -- Albertson, Jeff ('85?)
Darcy, Francine ('86?) -- Darcy, John ('84)
Flowers, Jeff ('82) -- Hultgren, Holly ('85)
Hultgren, Wendy ('83) -- Huntington, Annette ('84)
Mace, Rob ('83) -- Monroe, JoAnne ('85)
Nordquist, Karl ('83) -- Pool, Kathleen ('84)
Sublett, Andre ('83) -- Tolbaum, Trina ('85)
Thank you! =)
-Dan Morgan ('83)
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Dateline: Richland
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3 Bombers sent stuff today:
Dorothy Stamper ('54), Jeff Michael ('65)
Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
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>>From: Dorothy Stamper McGhan ('54)
Re: Bomber Dance Team
We have been out of town so I don't know if this has
been mentioned before or not. The Richland Hi dance team,
The Gold Rush Girls, recently took a second place in
national competition, in Los Angeles, for their 'Military
Dance'. I understand the competition will be broadcast
at 5:00pm (PDT) on Fox Sports or FoxN on April 24. They
also contributed half-time entertainment throughout the
Bomber football and basketball seasons. Congratulations,
girls, in the Bomber tradition of excellence!
-Dorothy Stamper McGhan ('54) and Vern McGhan ('49 )
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Subjects: WA and Chernobyl
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Good Golly, Miss Molly ... we might have been driving
around Seattle at about the same time. I went up, via
Vantage, Monday night to pick up some gear in the
Boeing/warehouse/industrial area. My wife and I stayed in
North Bend over night. I buzzed over the rest of the pass
next morning around 8:00am. Sun was shining on the
Olympic mountains. It was downright AWESOME! I came back
an hour later, picked up my wife and ate at Twede's Cafe;
you know, the home of Twin Peaks fame. Then all the way
back to Richland, via Vantage again; was new to my wife.
The river, the wild flowers, the barns ... It was really
pretty. Oh, I almost forgot the waterfalls of melting
snow on the sides of the road over Snoqualmie!
To: Hog Heaven and other bikers
Maren, thanks for the reference on the angelfire
site. I'm really glad lots of folks are passing the
address around. Elana is quite a gal! I'm not sure what
red-line on a big Ninja in fifth gear means in MPH, but I
think it's beyond the reach of what most any Harley
turns. I know for sure I never went that fast on my 750-4
Honda, back in the day. Gotta respect anyone that will go
to a "dead zone" to put the pedal to the metal to that
degree. And, oh, the pictures and website are all great,
too. Having been in Russia and around Russian folks, I
got a kick out of her typical English translation
"inaccuracies". All-in-all, I think the site tour is well
worth the thirty minutes, or so, I spent there.
dj jeff
-Jeff Michael ('65)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
Attn: Editor
I accidentally sent the following post last [Tuesday]
night to Maren's direct e-mail, rather than to the
Sandstorm e-mail. I noticed it wasn't in the Sandstorm
this [Wednesday] morning. Maybe because I sent it wrong,
or maybe because it arrived too late.
Thanks,
Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
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[Deputy Editor Richard responds: This is a perfect
example of why normal Sandstorm submissions should be
sent to <sandstorm@richlandbombers.com>. Everything sent
to that address is delivered to both Maren and me.
Whoever of us is putting out the Sandstorm is thus
assured of having all submissions. One category of
submission should be sent directly to Maren: PICTURES!
Send to pix@richlandbombers.com
Maren is the Mistress of All Photos; I don't know how to
handle them, so they end up filling my inbox awaiting
her return. -Richard]
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Re: Address for Maj. Gen. Jim Mattis, USMC
I received a note from Tom Mattis ('66). He provided
me with an address to which we Bombers can send mail to
his brother, our own Major General Jim Mattis ('68).
Tom asked that we understand that Jim (for obvious
reasons) may not always be able to respond, or respond
quickly. Jim's postal address is:
Maj Gen J. N. Mattis
Commanding General
1st Marine Division
HQ Bn, H&S Co (SSEC)
UIC 40120
FPO AP 96426-0120
If you want to include your e-mail address in any
note you send to Jim, he MAY be able to get back with
you. But again, the point is to send our support and
thoughts to him, and through him to his men and women. So
let's remember to tell him that replies are NOT EXPECTED.
I am writing to him tonight. Thought others might
want to do so soon, too. They are having a pretty rough
go of it over there.
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68) ~ Spokane
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Dateline: Richland
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1 Bomber sent stuff today:
Shirley Collings ('66)
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TODAY'S LUNCH: Girls of '54 Lunch
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ken Ely ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tony Sharpe ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Greg Jochen ('76)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: Theresa Dunigan ('05)
From the Christ the King Bulletin dated April 5 - April 11
Congratulations to Theresa Dunigan ('05), who won the
music teachers national association (MTNA) national
first-place winner in the senior voice competition.
(Theresa's dad is Paul with the class of '66.)
Way to go, Theresa!
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
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Dateline: Richland
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1 Bomber sent stuff today:
Donna Fredette ('65)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Vaché ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob Thomas ('64WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tim Jochen ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAYS Today: Twins:
Jumbo ("Keith") Davis ('82) and
Wig ("Kent") Davis ('82)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers>
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
Hi all, thought I'd write in since only one Bomber
sent stuff yesterday!
I want to say happy spring to everyone! I am
currently out on disability after another rotator cuff
surgery. That's what 25 years at Slaveway will do to you.
ha!
Also congratulations to Linda McKnight ('65) on her
recent marriage. She is very happy and I am very happy
for her.
Thank you Maren for your continuing commitment to
excellence on the Bomber web. I will be sending you my
support soon. I really look forward to reading the
Sandstorm every day especially being out of work for a
while. I really am looking forward to visiting Richland
again for our reunion next year. Haven't been back for
quite a while.
Happy Mother's Day to all the Bomber moms out there
next month. I'll be a grandma again for the second time
in June. My daughter, Bonnie, is expecting another girl!
Her name is Sofia.
Love to all and Bomber Cheers,
-Donna Fredette ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/18/04
Dateline: Richland
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8 Bombers and 1 Bomber Mom sent stuff today:
Steve Carson ('58), Helen Cross ('62)
Earl C. Bennett, III ('63), Claudia Stoffel ('68WB)
Karen Davis ('76), David Brager ('79)
Heidi ('00) and Sarah ('02) Davis
BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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TODAY'S LUNCH: Phoenix Area Bomber Lunch
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jane Walker Hill ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Debbie Cone Broughton ('71)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers>
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Steve Carson ('58)
Expecting 80 degrees in Chicago today. After a very
long, gray, and cold winter it is easy to understand why
Sandstorm entries have dropped off. The Sandstorm has
been a part of my day for years and I also want to thank
Maren for her efforts in keeping it going. I have spoken
with many of my friends about our daily dose of home and
not one of them has anything like it.
-Steve Carson ('58) ~ Chicago
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Why is only one person writing in?? I have just
returned home by the little lake which, while it still
looks lovely, pales in my mind after getting a chance to
really drive a lot in Washington state on our vacation
out there. I really had fun visiting Cathy Wood Stevens
('62) in Prosser, Peg Lewis Johnson ('62) at her place on
Hope Island near La Connor, and some WSU friends who have
bought property in Cle Elum and other WSU friends in
Twisp. Plus my visit to the Tri-Cities which I always
love. I couldn't tell you now which part of Washington I
like the best. But I did enjoy seeing it all again.
We arrived here at 5:30pm to 79 degrees, a wonderful
warm spring day! And blue skies and flowers here. It is
pretty. Tomorrow we will tackle our lawn mowing for the
first of many times in 2004!
-Helen Cross Kirk (62) ~ West Harrison, Indiana by the
little lake where all is so green it looks like
we are in Ireland at the moment.
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>>From: Earl C. Bennett, III; Gold Medal Class of '63
Re: John Campbell ('63) -- Chernobyl site address
<http://www.angelfire.com/extreme4/kiddofspeed/chapter1.html>
Someone else mentioned that site in the Sandstorm in
the last couple of weeks, but I didn't check it out until
your post -- fascinating trip, and her command of
colloquial English is phenomenal. She must have spent
some time here, otherwise how we she have learned things
like "wormwood scares the bejesus out of them?" Thanks
for the reminder.
Re: Sonja and Merle Harmon
By the way, someone was going to try to find the new
mailing address for Sonja and Merle Harmon since they
moved to the assisted care facility (mostly for Merle, I
understand), but I haven't heard anything for a couple of
months. Does anyone know how to reach them?
Regards,
ecb3
-Earl C. Bennett, III; Gold Medal Class of '63 ~ from the
prettiest spring weekend so far in central VA,
with mid-70s today, 80 tomorrow, and over 80
Monday -- and the manure I put on the asparagus
a few months ago is producing really fat ones
for a couple of weeks now.
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>>From: Claudia Stoffel ('68WB)
RE: Happy to read this
I have been reading this for several months and
really enjoy being able to keep up on everything. I like
how all of this triggers some deep down memories that we
think are forgotten. So much of this is hard to delete. I
have gone over my limit just trying to save everything,
well that problem is solved...I just print it all.
I was so addicted to this e-mail I would wait up
until 1 or 2am when it would be posted; now I feel like
a grown-up and I wait until the next day.
[Don't forget, dear readers, that the archive of
*every* Sandstorm is available online at
<http://AlumniSandstorm.com>. Scroll down to the
grid of all the months and click away. Caution! A *lot*
of words have been written in the almost six years that
this has been going on. -Ed.]
RE: 2 days in a row ... 1 entry
I do ho