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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/01/04
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
John Bruntlett ('54), Norma Myrick ('54)
George Swan ('59), Lora Homme ('60)
Mike Quane ('63), Tami Bond ('63)
Carol Converse ('64), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Cristy Cone ('74)
Rae Lynne Abraham ('78)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard Anderson ('60)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: John Bruntlett ('54)
Re: Class of '54 50th Reunion List
Sixty-four members of the Class of 1954 are already
planning on attending our 50th Reunion. A listing of those
currently registered is available in two forms:
(1) From the Club 40 web page click on "List of 2004
Reunion Attendees" for a complete list by class year.
RichlandClub40.org
(2) From the Class of 1954 web page click on "Who is
registered for the 50th?" for a listing of only the '54
class members and their spouses or guests.
richlandbombers.1954.tripod.com
**** At the top of both lists are the special guests
Gordon and Ruby Pappas. ****
Either web page can be accessed from the All Bomber
Alumni Links website:" provided at the bottom of each issue
of the Alumni Sandstorm. [RichlandBombers.com]
A registration form is available for downloading from
RichlandClub40.org for those who need one.
Put September 10th, 11th and 12th on your calendar for
the Big 50, if you are not on the list.
-John Bruntlett ('54)
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>>From: Norma Myrick Nunamaker ('54)
Re: My Brother's Birthday
Hi brother Ralph,
Sorry I did not get your Happy Birthday in yesterday,
but I was in Prosser most of day for the funeral of SSgt.
Marvin Best and I knew you were in Portland. Forgive me
and "Have a Happy Birthday" all year not just yesterday.
I love you.
Sis,
-Norma Myrick Nunamaker ('54)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: I must be old 'cause my trusty ol' gun (clam that is)
is either rusted or corroded (Wasn't that the title of
a Saturday Matinee when we were kids)?
To: Jim Hoff ('57) and the rest of the antique digger uppers
(no digger downers allowed for a while) and antiquated
clam diggers.
No argument here and no offense taken. I am definitely
exhibiting my age but I'm an antique and you & Bob Carlson,
aka Mike Clowes ('54) are artifacts as defined by Lora Homme
Page ('60). Now, I like her. She is especially kind to the
incredibly, rapidly, aging Pappy "of ancient times, ancient,
old, definitely out of date, and, "Oh Man, ANTIQUATED!"
Thanks a lot, Patti Jones Ahrens ('60). You sure put me back
in my aged place. Jim, it has been some time since I have
been "any kind of" clam digging but my sis, Marilyn Swan
Beddo ('63) was saying a while back that we should go do
ocean and Puget Sound stuff again. I remember getting
especially big ol' razors at the Iron Springs area north of
Copalis Beach. Ummmm, pan fried Razor Clams and make chowder
out of the necks! Oh, I did cheat (I'm antiquated -- so I'm
allowed to once in awhile) and buy some Razor Clams at the
Kennewick Fred Meyer a few months back. Not as good as
gettin' my own but it at least gave me a fix for a while.
Thanks to all of you for stirring memories. I'm gonna go
look in the mirror -- I feel young (er) again. Hey, Dad,
what are you doin' in there?
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ One more day of radio-tagging
little salmon and then... four days off to: lay in the
little puddle in the driveway, barbecue imaginary Razor
Clams (BY THE WAY -- NO CLAM DIGGING OR FISHING IN MY
PUDDLE!), contemplate being antiquated, and peek in the
mirror again... and again... and -- Who is that guy?
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>>From: Lora Homme Page ('60)
To: Betty Hiser Gully ('49), Patti Jones Ahrens ('60), and
Pappy Swan ('59)
I thought that stuff had to be 100 years old to be a
real antique too, Betty, but, according to Patti Jones (Hi
Pat Pat!), who did considerable research, it must be 123.
However, her diligent research inspired me to at least look
up "antique" in my American Heritage College Dictionary,
which, incidentally, was published in 1997, thirty years
after Patti's. (Wouldn't her dictionary be considered an
antique in dictionary land?) It defines "antique" thusly:
Belonging to, made in, or typical of an earlier period. See
Syns. at old.
Well, that certainly describes me.
After looking up antique, I remembered Pappy's question
whether he was a relic, so looked that up. "Something that
has survived the passage of time, esp. an object or a custom
whose original culture has disappeared."
Oh yeah, that's me too. Is this getting depressing for
anyone else? (Or maybe just boring.)
-Lora Homme Page ('60)
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>>From: Mike Quane ('63)
Re: New '63 Military page
richlandbombers.1963.tripod.com/63military.html
What a good idea to list all '63 vets. I'm not sure what
information you need so I will be very basic.
Drafted US Army
WIA - Duc Pho, Viet Nam 1968
I did come across another RHS Bomber in the middle of a
convoy ambush, on hwy 1 in South Viet Nam. We didn't have
time to exchange names. He was a Marine leaving DaNang with
"Richland Bomber" written on the side of his helmet. We were
trying to exchange information about Richland when everyone
else was ducking from all the incoming fire. I'm sure
everyone else thought we were crazy. We parted ways with
barely a "Hi" -- he was going south and I was going north --
before we thought to exchange names.
Most in my unit became familiar with Richland in that I
subscribed to the Tri-City Herald and everyone followed the
local high school sports.
Thanks again, for recognizing all of these old veteran
classmates.
-Mike Quane ('63)
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[So, mystery Marine, if you're reading this, how about
letting us know who Mike ran into that day? -Maren]
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>>From: Tami Bond Trudell ('63)
To: Paulette Lawson ('63WB) and Jim Hamilton ('63)
Since both of you recently mentioned Cecile Phillips and
the Confirmation class conducted at CPU, I thought you might
be interested in this photo that was taken of the group in
April 1957. I am sure a lot of other Bombers will recognize
themselves and/or their friends. It was fun trying to
remember all the faces.
-Tami Bond Trudell ('63) ~ Zachary, LA - where we are tired
of all the rain and looking forward to those
sunny days again.
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (64)
Re: 1964 Class Reunion
To all of those on the committee I would like to say a
big THANK YOU!!!! You did an excellent job with everything.
I loved the name tags!!!! Will we use them once again next
reunion? I'm keeping mine just in case. It was sooo good to
see all of you that attended the reunion. The slide
presentation was awesome - Thanks Ray.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - where we came
home to the fog.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
...(60) is not his age
...and sometimes he might edit this page
...seen in the background of the 1964 (40th) reunion
...Richard Anderson fixes computer confusion
Happy Birthday!
Re: 40 year Reunion
There is just no way to fully thank ALL of the great
members of the Class of 1964 who put together our 40th
reunion this past weekend... I'll leave that up to others!
I fully expected the Iditarod, http://www.iditarod.com/
to give you (Maren) a husky (dog). What was it you received?
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ Colfax, WA - the 3rd stoplight heading
South on Main Street.
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[Gary -- Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74) tore herself away from
her 30-year reunion (where Brad Upton was doing his comedy
routine) to come to our '64 reunion to present me with stuff
from the Iditarod Trail Committee, Inc.: A limited edition
autographed copy of Jon Van Zyle's "Iditarod Memories - 25
Years of Poster Art from the Last Great Race", a limited
edition of the poster titled "Soup's On", and a letter from
the Committee. I'm still saying "WOW!"
Maggie also gave me a T-shirt from the business she and
her husband, Bill have: Bill's Cat House - Big Lake, Alaska.
I knew what Bill's Cat House is about, but do you think I
could get that out of my mouth at the time??? The "Cats" are
Arctic Cat SNOW MACHINES... www.billscathouse.com I'll be
scanning soon. -Maren]
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Maybe Next Year
From what Mills ('64), aka Jo Jo Poo Baby, aka Jo Miles
had to say about the '64 reunion it sounds like that class
really did a bang up job. Course now that Mills looks like
Robert Redford he's bound to have a good time... I hear
Ray's presentation was superb... would have loved to have
watched it with my nose pressed against the glass on the
door to the room... Bill Scott ('64) mentioned Oak Ridge as
a place where the kids may be nearly as close as we all
are... I've also heard that Los Alamos is on the same
plane... but I'm just glad that I was born in a Kadlec and
raised in Richland, Washington with those three rivers
flowing in and all the wonderful places and times I was able
to experience with guys like Mills and all the kids from my
class and others... I was sorry that Kathie Roe ('64) didn't
get to make it... got word from my gang that most of them
missed it too but are trying to make it up with a 4th of
July party at Warfords' ('61 & '65) on Puget Sound... would
love to be there but the trial that kept me away from this
year's gathering has put me way behind... I had to make a
trip to the Supreme Court just before trial which cut two
days out of my prep time and then just as trial was about
to start spent about 14 hours settling the stupid case and
drafting the settlement docs... but life does go on... I
will be there for the '65er 40th... Heidlebaugh says we are
driving hot rods up... we'll see... not sure the chain will
stretch that far!
Thanks everybody for some very happy memories and a
wonderful life in our home town!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Cristy Cone Penny ('74)
Re: Roger Leon Trimble ('67RIP)
Roger's obituary is in the Idaho Statesman on Wednesday
June 30th. He graduated from Columbia High in 1967. His
sister Janet Trimble McGuffey (Bill) of North Bend, Ohio
was in my class of 1974. Roger died June 26th of cancer.
His funeral is on the 30th at Cloverdale Funeral Home. He
was only 55.
Re: '74 in '04
Sorry to have missed all of you who made the effort to
attend the 30 year reunion. I hear it was a great time
-Cristy Cone Penny ('74)
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>>From: Rae Lynne Abraham ('78)
To: Treg OWINGS ('76)
I'm sooo sorry Treg, I didn't check my typing. We did
have fun... didn't we.
Well my folks are holding their own, both Mom and Dad
have faced heart surgeries, and diabetic issues. My Dad, had
a small stroke but fought back strong and is doing well.
They live in West Richland, Lesley has been married for over
20 years to the same guy (3 kids: twins and a 20 year old
boy) and they are both teaching in Kennewick. Jeff is doing
great and I am so proud of him he has worked his way up in
the government that he is now on the Homeland Security team
out of Virginia. He is well versed in Counter Terrorist
maneuvers. Chris is a carpenter living in upper Washington
and is just getting a divorce and has one son.
I have been living in San Diego since 1979. (WOW) and am
finishing a degree in Counseling while I work full time as
a Job Developer for people with Developmental Disabilities.
(8 years) Where are you living and are you a family man? How
is your family? Do you keep in touch with the old gang? I
still get a chuckle when I think of how we tortured the
Killand family during dinner time when we door bell ditched
them. Remember the whole family used to come out for the
hunt. ;-}.
Well, take care Treg, and thank you for your help
finding Joyce. Let me know!
-Rae Lynne Abraham ('78)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/02/04
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Bev Smith ('52), Patti Jones ('60)
Tom Verellen ('60), Marilyn Swan ('63)
Carol Cross ('64), Gary Behymer ('64)
John Wingfield ('66)
Re: Oakridge H.S.
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: 07/01 George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Bev Smith Jochen ('52)
Re: Marilyn Richey's Car!
I don't know how many of you read the Sandstorm in
depth, but the June 20, 2004, had a submission by Jill
Richey ('78), Marilyn's niece, who was advertising Marilyn's
car - a '91 Olds, I believe, with approx 85,000 miles - for
sale at $3000.
Jerry Dudley ('53) called me tonight and said he bought
it first thing this morning! So, it found a good home and
stayed within the Bomber family... And, as Jerry says, he
won't even have to change the *Richland Bomber* license
plate brackets from off of his car!
Just a little bit of trivia to brighten your day...
-Bev Smith Jochen ('52)
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>>Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: "Pappy" Swan ('59) and Lora Homme ('60)
Re: Antique and Antiquated
Is the subject really Antique, Antiquated and old or is
it just that we can think that way? (By the way I didn't
include what my up to date Scrabble Dictionary meaning of
Antique is.) A good way to change this subject is I checked
out the Club 40 website and I do not see either one of you
registered for the week end, but see that your sister
Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63) is signed up, "Pappy". I let Burt
Pierard ('59) know last week end that I would be there and
my registration is on it's way. I have had reservations at
the Shiloh since early March. I wouldn't miss it. If you two
join in the fun you will find our upperclassmen take life
light heartedly and teach us lots. In the three years I
have been there a group of busy Bombers spend the week end
talking, dancing, playing golf, etc. Being as you two, I
prefer to say young ones, should get your you know what's
there at Club 40. Now George, when I saw you last year at
R2K+3 you were sure young looking for your age to me. Do
not think you aged that much in a year. Betty Hiser Gulley
('49) can show us what a good time is, right Betty? Think I
will include Jan Bollinger ('60) and Gary Persons ('57) to
this: get your you-know-whats to Club 40 for the fun. The
earlier we get our money in it is easier for the team to
prepare for the huge group that is expected. Here's the
link: RichlandClub40.org
From this link you can check out who's coming
RichlandClub40.org. Many of us from the class
of '60 show up and have a great time together as well as
meeting so many Bombers we didn't know in the upper classes.
Oh my gosh, this is my fourth year and we are getting into
the upper class years because four years after us has bumped
us up. Even though the class of '59 isn't doing their 45th
reunion, Club 40 is still a good place for many of you to
meet up. Hopefully class of '60 will be doing our 45th
reunion during Club 40 next year.
To: "Pappy" Swan ('59) and Bob Carlson ('54) better known as
"AKA" and other Bombers that have written in about the
clam guns.
Re: Clam Guns
I had forgotten all the fun of the clam guns until
reading your Sandstorm entries. Walking at the sandy beaches
of Westport at the Y at 5:00 a.m. with the breeze in the
hair, fresh smell of the ocean constantly in the nostrils,
jeans rolled up to the knees watching for a tiny bubble.
That little bubble indicated a razor clam, dig, dig and dig
some more hoping that sucker wouldn't get away. More for me
got away than I got. But just having a few made the early
get up worth every bit of it. Getting up early for me was
not easy, I have always been a night owl. Still am.
I know, I know, here I am again with another announcement!
All for the fun of the Bombers! Read ON!
To: Puget Sound Area Bombers - South
Re: Fife Luncheon
The Bomber Babes and Dudes (seems to have been more
Dudes in recent month, as one Bomber Dude pointed out).
Reservations are not necessary! You can email that you
are coming if you wish!
> DATE: July 11, 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 Hwy E., Fife, WA
> I-5 North, Exit 136 B (Port of Tacoma)
> I-5 South Exit, 136
> Turn left on Pacific Hwy. E.
> PRICE: Price range $10.00 - $14.50 includes drink and tip
>
All Bomber Spouses and Friends are welcome!
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ There is still time for the any
Bomber and their families to email me for directions and
spend the Fourth of July at my place for the fun of the
picnic, air show, ending with the fireworks. Mary Judd
Hinz ('60) and her husband are driving over for the
week end to enjoy the fun. The weather is expected to be
about 73° and sunny most of the day. For those who like
to stay up a little later than the 10pm fireworks, the
full moon is still gracing the water with all it's
beauty. It's the bewitching hour and I best get this
into Maren (who I know is up late also) before it takes
two weeks to get entered from being to long.
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>>From: Tom Verellen ('60)
Re: Clam Guns vs. antiques
True clam guns were skinny shovels, no triggers. Then
came those new fangled tube things that usually only got one
half of a clam (north or south I can't remember). Antiques
are "excavated," not "dug up," after all we are priceless.
-Tom Verellen ('60)
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>>From: Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Happy Birthday (July 1) today as I write this, but
yesterday as you read this! Hope you had a great day!!
You old relic, you!! I'll never be as old as you!!
Your much younger sis,
-Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63) ~ in warm Salt Lake City, UT -
Recovering from a 4 day trip to Yellowstone & Cody, WY
& all points & Gift Shops in between! Weather was
absolutely gorgeous in Yellowstone, tourists minimal &
wildlife was in hiding, except for the hundreds of
bison we saw!
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>>From: Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64)
Re: Clam Gun vs Shovel
Having lived six miles inland from Copalis Beach for
almost 26 years I have to comment on this discussion
(knowing much is tongue-in-cheek). Locals use shovels and
*tourists* use clam guns or stove pipes. My expert just
informed me that there was a time when the shovel (hooked to
the end of a shot gun in local taverns) was called a clam
gun. Before moving here I was a true tourist using the stove
pipe and digging while pounding for holes in the hard sand.
While not considered a local even after 26 years, I learned
to use a shovel, dig in the surf and get my own limit;
although with all the restrictions, we no longer dig at all.
Re: '64 Reunion
I also want to add my thanks to the organizers of
our reunion and all the '64ers who attended. Thanks for
allowing Cathryn "Vernona" Chappelle Hodgin and me to work
a shift on the registration table - what a blast! Again my
cheeks hurt from smiling and laughing and still feel warm
from the memories. Also, thanks Ray Stein for the touching
memorial tribute which you did so wonderfully. Seeing so
many tennis friends (and Coach Rex Davis) was an added
bonus - almost makes me want to go play again - well, maybe
watch a match. Feel proud and fortunate to be a Col-Hi '64
graduate,
-Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64) ~ glad to be back to my cool
coastal 60° weather at Copalis Crossing, WA
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Return of It's'64 in '04!
Thanks to Carol Cross, Vernona Chappelle, Joanna Lyon,
Dina McClelland & husband Harry Pickens for allowing Janis
& myself a spot at their table. While I did not really know
the 1st 3 ladies during high school, I'm reminded what my
grand daughter Rachel taught me several years ago when she
was told friends are coming to visit... are you ready for
some great wisdom from a then 4 year old?
"Are they old friends or new friends that I haven't met yet?"
Ladies...you are all treasures!
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: John Wingfield ('66)
Re: Alaska
Thank you Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock ('69) for sharing
about your trip to Alaska. It brought back memories when
I went there in the summer of '68 to work. I worked on a
salmon fishing boat, a 55 foot purse seiner out of Tacoma,
called the New Oregon. These memories have been flooding
back since two Saturdays ago when my wife Jane, and I went
to the Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) to see an Andy Goldsworthy
show. Across the Foss waterway from the TAM is the dock
where the fishing boats tie up. As we came out of the TAM I
looked over there and saw several seiners with their skiffs
on the stern, looking like they were ready to depart. Last
Sunday I went back to Tacoma and went down to the docks, and
talked to some old fishermen at the net barns. The boats had
departed the night before - one minute past midnight.
For me it was an incredible experience, I was the skiff
man on a crew of eight men, all the others were Slavonian
and Catholics. I only mention Catholics because as we left
the Tacoma docks on June 22, 1968 there was a large send
off, complete with families, waving, crying, shouting
farewells and a Priest giving his blessing. We motored
north, past Seattle and on up past the Islands and through
the Canadian islands. It was such a context change for this
boy from the desert to be with men, some of whose roots in
fishing went back to the old Yugoslavian coast.
Alaska, on the water, is beautiful, as well as along
the road. We were surrounded by whales much of the time. In
fact, on the opening day, around July 1st, one boat had 3
whales go through it's net. That was the Merrit, also out of
Tacoma, and that skipper had offered me a job, glad I wasn't
on that boat, they spent the next week mending net.
We fished mostly on the Icy Straights, just south of
Glacier Bay National Monument (then). As I recall, we were
getting 33 cents a pound for sockeye and 50 cents a pound
for kings. Today the fishermen don't get much more. Inian
Island, just east of us was the most densely populated
island in the world with bald eagles. They were fishing
too. We had a good season. It was a great adventure and
learning experience.
Thanks for the memories, Pam.
-John Wingfield ('66)
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>>From: Anon
Re: Oak Ridge Alumni
It appears they just started their Alumni Page this
year... according to a PRESS release on May 26 2004.
http://www.orhsalumni.com/ -- Click into their picture
gallery http://www.orhsalumni.com/cpg121/index.php and you
will see their Wild Cat mascot in the center of an atomic
symbol...
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/03/04
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3 Bombers and 2 Bomber funeral notice today:
Ann Bishop ('56), George Swan ('59), John Browne, Jr. ('61)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ray Hall ('57)
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
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>>From: Ann Bishop Ousley ('56)
We have a young friend living with us who is wanting to
fly to Washington to visit his family in Bremerton. Would
someone in the Seattle area be able to send us a bus and
ferry schedule? It would be greatly appreciated. Contact me
directly and I'll send you my mailing address. Thanks, in
advance.
Ann Bishop Ousley ('56) ~ in very warm, muggy Texarkana. AR
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
Re: Birthdays
You got even with me for being a day late on your B-day,
didn't you? I don't do my own birthdays no more -- Birthdays
are redundant. As I try to tell friends and "you" relatives,
I quit having birthdays after age 55. That's when I retired
from the government, the first time. There were three
Birthday Milestones in life for me (well, so far). I looked
forward to them with great anticipation. The first was
sixteen, so I could operate a MOTOR VEHICLE. Does anyone
remember the examiner who limped and supposedly flunked
everyone the first time? He held me in total suspense until
the last minute and I barely passed. Nevertheless, finally,
I was cool, I was a DRIVER, AND I WAS AN OPERATOR OF a 1950
Studebaker Champion and yes, it had no bra on it and dad
would not let me put one of those little propeller kits on
it nor would he let me buy a car of my own. But, it was my
dad's car and he said that I could drive it all I wanted. I
seemed to walk everywhere in those days. My dad was so much
wiser than I realized back then. And, I am sure that he
saved my life by refusing to let me buy a motorcycle. I did
not own a car until I came home from the service.
The second B-day milestone was turning twenty-one so I
could finally belly up to the bar (legally).
Those first two seemed to take forever to roll around.
But, the third was here at nearly warp speed "Scotty, can't
you slow us down?" "Aye Captain, I'm trying to take away
all she's got, but we seem to be in Hyper-age Mode." "Bones
isn't there anything you can do?" "For God sakes Jim, I'm
just a Doctor -- the aging is irreversible!". Before I knew
it, I was FIFTY-FIVE and retired from one career.
Although, my wife, Jeanne, says that birthdays are
compensation for getting old, I really don't mind getting
old. But, I do want to grab life right by the gusto's and
experience a few more scenarios, cie vous plais.
However, I have secretly hatched an evil plan in which
by ceasing and desisting to have birthdays anymore, my much
"younger than me sister," you will fly right on by me like
Maverick, AKA Tom Cruise, did to the bad guys in "Top Gun,"
and then, I shall be "younger than you!" Ha, ha, ha --(enter
evil laughter).
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Patti, Patti, Patti, (Spoken like Carey Grant but
substituted for "Ju-day, Ju-day, Ju-day"). I am tail-end
Charlie on the '59er list and have been there since my sis,
Myrtle, oops, I mean Marilyn has been on the '63 list. Can't
get rid of me now. This is too much fun! I'm here for the
duration, so blame it on Myrtle, AKA Loopy. And, speaking of
'59ers and aging, did I experience a senior moment and miss
something? The Class of '59 is not having a 45th Reunion
entwined with the Club 40 Reunion?
And, Re: your write-up on clam guns -- NOW THAT'S WHAT
I'M TALKIN' ABOUT! The clam guns or tubey thingys were just
tools or excuses to get us out there to inhale the whole
great experience. Heck, we could buy the clams if we wanted
to. But just "goin' and gettin' 'em" with friends and
relatives was what it was all about. OK, the eating was a
big part of it too. We were building memories. If we didn't
build them clam digging, we were building them through some
other activity. Just like that song, "We built this city on
rock and roll," I think we built this city (Richland) on
memories and since "Memories are made of this," here we are.
To: Tom Verellen ('60) and Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64)
Excellent point on the clam tubey thingys often taking
only 1/2 a clam after carefully placing the tube end over
the "clam burp" dimple and pushing down. Often, it was the
south end of a clam goin' north, but with practice, one got
better. But, I always wondered if the clams were smarter
than we gave them credit for and they were digging at a
slight angle once they had detected the pursuit of the tubey
thingy? And Carol, I remember going through that evolution
of digging in the firm sand like a California Gold Rush
Green Horn, eventually graduating to some semblance of
knowing what I was doing with a shovel (I mean clam gun) in
the edge of the surf. The latter always seemed more of a
sport 'cause the clams could get away from you if you
weren't on the spot and reasonably efficient. Once you had
the knack of it, and if the clams were "showing" with those
little squirts of water (sometimes even the necks actually
"showed") you could pop them out of the sand with one turn
of the shovel. It was less work but more productive and more
fun because of watching out of the corner of your eye for
the next wave rolling in.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ That was fun, now what shall I
do the rest of the day?
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: Gunnin' for Clams
Someone mentioned old mossback razors... the last one of
those I saw was at the mouth of the Necanicum River, near
Gearhart, OR in 1967. Our family went to Copalis when I was
little (post-war '40s) with families of cousins, & rented
those 'bunkhouse' cabins, with sand on the floor, gangs of
double bed frames (sans mattresses), wood stoves & very few
glazed windows- kinda breezy, but Fun! The red huckleberries
were also ripe, and sometimes a few of the blue ones, too-
not the evergreen ones, but the blueberry-like variety- &
the trailing blackberries. It was so different from the
clamming I was used to, at that time, with an uncle, along
the Tacoma Narrows, Day Island, etc. for steamers- it was
the Ocean that made the difference... timeless movement,
huge roots weathered silver, acres of wet, firm sand. I
still love the place... I hadn't pursued a razor clam in 30+
years until last Winter, when a visit with an old friend
near Oysterville coincided with a clamming weekend. What a
circus! At the Ocean park beach access an hour before dusk
there were cars & people as far as the eye could see (even
with binoculars)... & lots of Oregon plates. I mean, there
were THOUSANDS of people out there. I walked out with a
borrowed tube (couldn't find a gun anywhere) & exhumed a
limit before I got to the water- way behind most of the
other clammers, who were 'working the surf'. Broke the first
one, & one other, but the 'hang of it' (i.e. how they rest
below the dimple) returned pretty quickly.
Re: "being a Local"
After 22 years on Vashon, I'm kind of a 'mid-timer'. My
dad has lived here for 39 years, & is just beginning to be
considered a 'local'- NOT a 'homie', though. You must have
attended school here to be a Real Local...
Re: Antiques, are we?
And the opposite of that is "proques", right?.. & what
might that delineate? I've been 'anti-' (this or that) often
enough to think that I may have a knack for it. Don't know
about the opposite condition... ^..^
-JHBrowne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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Funeral Notices
>>Roger Leon Trimble ('67) ~ 5/24/49 - 6/26/04
>>Tillman Roy Moss ('57) 4/18/38 - 6/19/04
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Dateline: Richland
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«» A Note From Deputy Editor (Plenipotentiary) Richard:
«»
«» It is the best of times:
«» Today is Independence Day, our country's sacred day.
«»
«» It is the worst of times:
«» Your pets, in particular your dogs, are traumatized
«» by fireworks. Be a responsible pet owner and
«» confine them to the safest, quietest familiar place
«» in your house -- the basement is a good choice --
«» while things are going bang in the night (and day).
«»
«» WALSTIB -- (Thatsa where Maren be for a day off.)
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Joanne "Sunnie" Rolph ('59), John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Jay Siegel ('61), Jeanie Hutchins ('62)
Gary Setbacken ('64), Gary Behymer ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Betti Avant ('69), Steve Piippo ('70)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAYS Today:
Penny Mitchell True ('71)
Gale Waldkoetter Skaugstad ('72)
Jim Rice ('75)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Joanne Rolph "Sunnie" Andress ('59)
Re: Class of '59 Reunion..Yes?..No? I'm confused! :)
With all the talk about "age", I think my 62-year-old
brain is shutting down in the matter of the 45th reunion
of the Class of '59. I think I remember sending in a
Club-40 registration and a registration sheet for the '59
reunion also (with a charge for the class picture and
booklet to be mailed to me, I believe). I was doubtful if
I could attend as I've been West already this year for
two grandchildren's graduations! But a couple of people
have mentioned in their Sandstorm postings that we are
not having a 45th reunion. So my "natural" confusion
(which comes with spending too much time in an attic
studio with a bunch of santas, elves, witches, and other
"little people") is experiencing an added confusion over
the reunion question! Help, please!! What's the real
scoop?
Hope everyone will have a happy and safe July 4th
celebration! Summer here in Vermont is quite delightful
and we are certainly enjoying our pleasant weather these
days.
-Joanne Rolph "Sunnie" Andress ('59) ~ from the Northeast
Kingdom of Vermont where the pace of life is
pretty slow and the most excitement we get is
the opening of a new grocery store! (Wow, look
at all that food!)
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: Traveling to Bremerton
There are bus and boat schedules online, at
<www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/> (boat) and also
<transit.metrokc.gov/> (bus).
Anyone flying into SeaTac will find the buses outside
the luggage pickup level and to the right, a few hundred
feet from the bldg. The 194 goes to downtown via I-5 and
into the bus tunnel. The 174 goes via old 99 (i.e. the
'local' -- a little slower and far more interesting).
There are also Sound Transit buses that go downtown via
strange (to me) and sometimes circuitous routes (e.g.
through West Seattle). If one takes the 194, and gets out
at either Pioneer Square or the University Ave. stop,
it's a five minute stroll to the Coleman Dock. To make it
the most painless, go upstairs at the University Ave.
stop, (escalator, elevator) to 3rd Ave. and walk south
three or four blocks to Marion St., then cross to the
south side of the street and head toward the water. The
pedestrian overpass will take you to the upper reaches of
the Coleman Dock without having to negotiate lights,
intersections, and the hustle and bustle of the down-to-
earth mass of humanity (and autos).
The Bremerton ferry ride is a sweet way to while away
an hour of one's life -- keeping alert for a possible
view of passing orcas, and/or Dall porpoises, (lotsa sea
lions this week; prob'ly means humpies are here) --
breathing deeply and relaxing as the calming watery
horizons bestow a sense of well-being that's difficult to
describe, but a joy to experience. Plus, you get the best
view of a working waterfront -- and Ivar's is just two
piers away, beyond the fireboat station ... halibut and
chips and a clam nectar to go in about five minutes ...
(Darn! I made meself hungry ...) ^..^
-JHBrowne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Jay Siegel ('61)
Re: Fireworks for the 4th
For those of you on Vashon (John) and any others who
want to see a really good fireworks display, EFI (the
company of which Larry Mattingly ('60) is an owner, and I
work for) is putting on a show at Quartermaster Harbor
that is a pretty spectacular one. John Browne ('61)
probably knows a better place to watch but there is a
park at the end of Quartermaster Harbor that a lot of
people watch the show from. Come early for a picnic or
whatever and be prepared for a slow drive home, but the
show will be worth it. It is supposed to go at about
10:30pm the last that I heard (I'll be on the barge, so
the start isn't really something that I remember).
Clear blue skies and warm, gentle breezes,
-Jay Siegel ('61) ~ Poulsbo, WA
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>>From: Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62)
My daughter sends along a big "Thank You!" to several
of you for emailing with very informative medical
insurance information for the self-employed. She made
contact with each of the recommended plans and sent off
an application on Wednesday. Thanks to you Bombers, she
also has a back-up insurance plan and agent, if needed.
Wishing you all a very enjoyable and safe 4th of July
weekend!
-Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62) ~ Sunny Bellingham, WA
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>>From: Gary Setbacken ('64)
Re: Reunion (Class of '64)
My two cents!!!
Thanks for the memories; we are all so blessed to
have experienced the Richland/Bomber experience.
Ray, Cissie can't stop talking about how "great" you
are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Gary Setbacken ('64)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Happy 4th of July!
Your kids/grandkids will enjoy this one (;-)
<www.inlibertyandfreedom.com/ilaf.htm>
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
The Class of '64 had its 40th reunion (June 25th, 26th,
and 27th) and I have a few words to say about it:
WOW; GREAT; FANTASTIC -- the group that put this
together did a wonderful job and deserves a BIG round of
applause! The name tags were great (I could actually read
them WITHOUT having to put on my reading glasses);
thanks, Maren. Ray Stein did a great job of putting on
the dedication to our fallen classmates (shed a few tears
watching the slide show on Saturday night). IF you chose
not to go, you really missed a great reunion!
Was so much fun to see so many old faces: Sandy
Dreher, Sally Coleman, Sharon Brown, Joanna Lyon, Diana
Blick, Diana Bennett, Kathy Hoff, Dina McClelland, Anna-
Margret Bell, Joe Miles, Kenny Peterson, Jean Armstrong,
Dee Dee Willox, and many others! Reading what Joe (Miles)
wrote into the Sandstorm about Mike Byrd really makes ya
realize just how great it was to be together and how we
really are a wonderful mix of kids and came from a great
place and time! '64, ya done good! THANKS to all who
helped put this thing together! It was GREAT and I am
glad I went! Am gonna save my name tag holder to use at
the next one, too. Thanks to Maren for those, too.
Would have written this sooner, but I just got home.
Took a small detour and went to Vashon Island to see
Point Robinson Light House where we lived when Dale (Gray
('58WB)) came home from Viet Nam and my oldest daughter
was a toddler (35+ years ago). It has changed a lot; when
the Coast Guard "ran it", the grounds were always green,
mowed, and the place looked pretty; to see it so run-down
was sad (it is now a State Park). The grass was brown and
the weeds were as high as my knees! Also took a small
detour and drove to Bremerton to surprise an old friend,
Carol (Wiley ('63)); it was great to see you.
Took us FOUR (normally only takes a day and a half)
days to get home, but the trip up was worth it -- would
do it, again!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA; temps are in
the 100's.
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>>From: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
To: Ann Bishop Ousley ('56)
Re: Washington State Ferry and
King County Metro Bus Schedules
Ann,
Click on the following links, or copy and paste them
into your browser. From these sites you can access the
ferry or bus schedules you need and print them out for
your friend.
Ferries:
<www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/schedules/current/>
Busses:
<tripplanner.metrokc.gov/cgi-bin/itin_page.pl?resptype=U>
-Scott Hartcorn ('67)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Everybody out there have a "safe and sane" 4th of
July. We are still a bit dry, but we have been catching
up on the moisture. Most of the wheat crop was a "bust"
this year. What did come up was damaged by frost or hail.
I guess there is always next year. Have a lovely day,
all.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS; where at 5:50pm, MDT
it is still 88 degrees.
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>>From: Steve Piippo ('70)
[Note from Richard: Steve sent this to me on his return
from a recent trip to the Washington, DC area with his
son Steven. Which explains the final sentence. I think
it's a perfect story for the 4th of July edition of the
Sandstorm.]
Steven, Jr ('09) and I walked the Washington, DC Mall
beginning at the Washington Monument around to the World
War Two Memorial. We were awestruck with the beauty,
serenity, and magnificence of the memorial: fountains,
readings, listing of states, gold stars representing the
dead, and seeing 3rd generation families pushing wheel
chairs.
We then walked up to the Lincoln Monument and quietly
read the words taking in the size and history. We sat on
the steps looking back at the reflection pool, WW Two
Monument, all the way to the Capitol Building. We then
walked to the Vietnam Wall and again people 2nd and 3rd
generations were there.
Next we strolled by the White House and by the Museum
of Natural History to the Air and Space Museum to find
Flak Bait, a B-26 Bomber, flying more combat missions
than any plane during World War Two. Flak Bait was a
plane Toivo [Piippo, Steve's father] knew from his 322nd
Bomb Group, 449th Squadron. Looking at Flak Bait, the
Vietnam Wall, and the Lincoln Memorial it became clear
the World War Two Memorial is in good company.
Steven flew a Cessna 2000 Millennium 4-seater plane,
taking the controls from the runway to 4,500 feet flying
around military airspace from Richmond, Virginia to North
Carolina and back. He was amazed to learn that his
grandpa flew only with an altimeter, speedometer, and
compass. The Cessna had GPS, computer, radar, satellite,
etc. A real moment; I almost had a coronary in the back
seat. Bill Goslin [Bomber dad] would like that story and
the World War Two Monument does the job for the Greatest
Generation.
This is OK for the Sandstorm if you wish.
-Steve Piippo ('70)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Hiser ('49), Mike Clowes ('54)
Fred Suckow ('55), Ann Bishop ('56)
Linda Bowman ('59), Kay Lynch ('60)
Gary Behymer ('64), Guy Lobdell ('66)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharon Panther ('57)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Hope everyone has a very nice 4th of July.
Re: Pets
Normally I go to the vet before June 30 and have them
give me some pills that will calm my dog. Here in Richland
they sell the fireworks starting June 30 through July 8th.
This year (she is now 14-1/2) her hearing is bad so she
hasn't hear too many of the fireworks. I don't like to drug
animals but she runs around the house, howls, and wets
all over the floor so it is worth it just to have her get
through the 4th of July holiday. Your choice!
Betty Hiser Gulley ('49) ~ south/government Richland - where
the weather is only to get in the high 80's today.
It feels like living in Ohio - very muggy (humid)!!!
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: The class of '59
Re: your lack of a 45th reunion
...[A partial quote from the most recent issue of the
DustStorm -- the President's column]
"45TH FOR CLASS OF '59 IS 'NO-GO' & OTHER STUFF
"The Special Celebration 45th Reunion for the Class of
'59 did not get off the ground. [Club 40] was providing all
the infrastructure for the event but nobody wanted to pick
it up and do the remaining functions like a Memory Book
and the Friday afternoon program. The prevailing opinion
appeared to be: 'Let's wait for our 50th and do it up big.'
Since [Club 40] does not run anybody's reunion, we respect
their opinion and will let the matter die.
"See you in September, Burt Pierard ('59), President"
I hope this clarifies the matter. As for refunds or
rebates, please contact Club 40 President Burt Pierard ('59)
through the Club 40 web page: http://RichlandClub40.org
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
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>>From: Fred Suckow ('55)
Here we [Class of '55] are less than a year away from
the 50th reunion for the '55ers and there has been nothing
lately in the Alumni Sandstorm from the '55 graduates.
Will there be a 50th reunion?
I know many of you read the Alumni Sandstorm but few
write (including me). I guess we all depend on the other
person to do it.
-Fred Suckow ('55)
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>>From: Sara "Ann" Bishop Ousley ('56)
To: Scott Hartcorn ('67) and John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Thank you for the information. It is VERY helpful. Our
friend, Kevin, will be traveling probably next week, if he
gets permission. If I missed anyone who responded to my
email address, forgive me. There was a lot. It has been
overwhelming.
-Sara "Ann" Bishop Ousley ('56) ~ Texarkana, AR - where
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>>From: Linda Bowman Warren ('59)
Thank goodness I retired last Wednesday! I have finally
found time to read all my issues of Alumni Sandstorm that
have been stacking up in my email!
The bad news is that I found out the class of '59 is not
planning our 45th reunion. Jim ('59) and I have scheduled
a trip west this summer to cover most of the state of
Washington and parts of Oregon and Idaho with a stopover
in Richland for the reunion. We, of course being
procrastinators, have not sent in our registration but will
do that today in hopes there are others out there who have
not yet notified the committee of their intent to attend.
We'll be happy to see any and all attendees and catch up on
the years.
Hope the 4th of July is a great one for everyone this
year and better weather than we are having in the midwest!
Jim and I arose at 5:00 a.m. to drive our lawn chairs to the
center of town to lock in our space for the parade. We had
to set up 16 chairs for family and friends! We are really
nuts, I think, because the fireworks were cancelled last
night as we were having torrential downpours and they are
expected to continue into today. Illinois doesn't have
Seattle rain. We can be sunny one minute and drowning the
next so it is very hard to predict. Here we say, "If you
don't like the weather, wait 15 minutes and it will change!"
-Linda Bowman Warren ('59)
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>>From: Kathleen O'Shea, aka Kay Lynch ('60)
Re: Where's a Jesuit when you need one?
Greetings!
I'm wondering if there's a Latin scholar out there. I
need to have just one phrase confirmed or retranslated, for
a project I'm working on. I'd be grateful for the help.
Thanks!
In Seattle's ethnically extravagant Delridge area. On
this day, the whole population seems to agree on two things.
The first is (of course) BARBECUE. At this point, guests are
arriving with an astonishing variety of pasta salads, beer
is being iced in tubs and the smell of charcoal-reaching-
perfection is everywhere. In our clump of apartments we will
have Hawaiian barbecue, Texas barbecue, Chinese barbecue,
Somali, "Southern Baptist" and even Hungarian barbecue.
There are a couple gatherings of folks from the Philippines
and I can tell you from past years that the aromas from
these parties would leave you dizzy with desire.
The second thing at least many of the younger citizens
agree upon is NOISE. Spatters of strings of firecrackers
have been going off all morning, but fireworks lovers are
just getting geared up. Longfellow Creek has cut a dandy
ravine through this area and even a medium-sized "bomb"
produces sound-ricochets for blocks. A big one makes a
BAMBAMBAMBAM! from White Center practically to the West
Seattle Bridge, adding the blare of car alarms to the mix.
But it's quiet now and I'm making necklaces for my
sister Pat ('59) to take as gifts on a speaking trip to
Thailand this month. A fine day, altogether.
-Kathleen O'Shea, aka Kay Lynch ('60)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: 3 Columbian Yearbooks
Those yearbooks belonged to Patricia Ellen "Pat" Blake
Stout ('65). Anyone with information on Pat Blake should
contact: Steve Upson ('65)
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Guy Lobdell ('66)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
All this talk about clam guns and tuby things, but you
keep slipping up and say "shovel" along the way. Why don't
ya admit it that ya dug your clams like any self respectin'
clam digger did and that was with a clam shovel. I was only
11-12 years old when I saw my first 'clam gun' out on the
beach. In a good tide I could dig my limit and be home
before those people with clam guns (AKA tuby things) figured
out how to use 'em.
-Guy Lobdell ('66)
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8 Bombers and 1 NAB sent stuff:
Betty Hiser ('49), Burt Pierard ('59)
George Swan ('59), Joanne Rolph ('59)
Missy Keeney ('59), Connie Hanson ('64)
Lynda Brandon ('70WB), Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
Don Sorenson (Not-A-Bomber)
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BOMBER LUNCH Today: Girls of '52 (MAYBE?)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David Barger ('72)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
To: Dorsey Rowan, Jr. ('65)
My paper was late yesterday and I saw the notice about
your dad (Dorsey Rowan, Sr.) after I had written in the
Alumni Sandstorm.
Your father was one of my dad's (Floyd Hiser) best
friends - I like him to best of all his friends. He was an
excellent cook. And I loved those krumkakes he used to make.
He always brought us down a dozen and they were SO good! He
read a lot and he and my mother used to exchange books.
All of those guys (reactor operators) had nicknames - I
won't repeat what your dad and my dad were called. He loved
to tell jokes.
My two kids, Pam ('77) and Kim ('80), remember him
fondly. He always had a kind word to say to each of them.
My sister, Marjorie Hiser Baldwin ('54), two children,
and I send our condolences. He really will be missed. Let me
know if you are going to have a memorial service here in
Richland.
-Betty Hiser Gulley ('49) - south/government Richland where
it is supposed to reach 90 today - it is still muggy!!!
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Bob Carlson ('54)
I am perfectly capable of answering my own questions.
One would think that you would at least extend a person the
common courtesy of checking with them before answering for
them. In this case, since I was away from a computer with
Internet access on the holiday, I didn't even get to see the
question before you answered.
To: Joanne Rolph "Sunnie" Andress ('59) & any other '59ers
who have sent registrations and/or orders for stuff
It is true that the formal 45th Reunion did not get off
the ground. My plan was to personally call each of you to
arrange for refunds and I hoped to have done so last weekend
when I was in Richland. Unfortunately, things got hectic
and it was too late Sunday night to even call locally, let
alone to the East Coast, and I had to leave town again
Monday morning. Therefore, I put the calls aside until
this upcoming weekend. I assure you that you all will be
contacted.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) - President, Richland Club 40
~ temporarily in the Upper Skagit
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Guy Lobdell ('66)
Re: Last shot with a clam gun
You're right. I must take a stand and boldly state my
convictions. I went back & reviewed the clam gun/tube/thingy
discussion. I thought that I made it clear that in my
opinion, the fine, old, short-handled, and long rusty-bladed
clam shovel residing in a "holy place" in my garage with
other memories is a historical "artifact" copy of the one
true "clam gun." That would be the same type of implement
used by "old relics" like you and I when we were "beach
kids," you, obviously more often than I (but though we never
knew each other, I was always there in heart and spirit).
OK, OK, there is a corroded aluminum tuby-like thing next to
it that I used sometimes (when no one was looking). If one
returns to the 6/22 issue of Sandstorm and reads forward, it
becomes obvious that it was you, my fellow Bomber, and I who
started this discussion in the first place with my mention
of and your reply concerning "...the distinct odor of
freshly dug Razor Clams...". So, perhaps, we also (despite
all the restrictions on clamming nowadays) should end it
someday with two "old antiques," me, obviously more
"antiquey" than you, taking a walk down that same old beach.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ From where the sun now stands,
I shall fire my clam gun, no more. And, I retreat to my
little puddle in the driveway to contemplate my memories
such as, when I was young, I used to "Skinny Dip" but now
-- I just "Chunky Dunk." The Paparazzi recently invaded
my privacy and snapped several revealing pictures and
threatened an expose' in a well-known national scandal
sheet unless I agreed to release some of the photos to
Sandstorm. All this time, I thought those funny little
newspapers were placed there to entertain us while
standing in the check out line and that no one ever
really bought them -- until I discovered that my own
mother subscribed to one. Reluctantly, two photos are
submitted today. But, who is that guy in my puddle?
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[Pictures didn't come through. Try again tomorrow. Send
pictures in .jpg (JPEG) format, please. -Maren]
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>>From: "Sunnie" Andress, aka Joanne Rolph ('59)
To: Bob Carlson,aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Thanks for the reunion information!
I'm planning to be at our 50th in 2009 ...I'm sure it
will be great fun! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone
again. (Husband's 50th reunion in 1999 was delightful even
though I didn't know a soul there.)
"Sunnie" Andress, aka Joanne Rolph ('59)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
To Linda Bowman Warren ('59) and Jim Warren ('59)
I also was really disappointed that we weren't going to
have a 45th reunion at Club 40 this year. I'm sure there are
other '59ers, like yourselves, who were planning to come
and just didn't get around to sending in a registration or
intent. If there is anyone in the Tri-Cities or surrounding
area who would like to pull something together for the
always fabulous and friendly class of '59, please email me
and maybe we can come up with something exciting or at least
interesting!
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
My thanks to the "Hostess with the Mostest" for sharing
your home on Brown's Point so some of us could share the
Fireworks display over Commencement Bay in Tacoma. What a
Super location!! I loved sharing the great food and spending
time with some other Bombers and some interesting friends
and relatives! A very nice day! Thanks, Patti!
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Connie Hanson Lincoln ('64)
Re: Class of '64 Reunion
I would like to add my THANK YOU to all of you who
worked so hard to make this a truly wonderful reunion. It
was so well planned. The name tags were wonderful, thank
you Maren. The slide presentation honoring our deceased
classmates was a very special tribute. A sincere thank you
to Ray for putting it all together. Everyone who shared in
this experience is richer for having been there. The memory
books were a huge hit, I loved the cover. Jo Miles thank you
for your contribution to the Alumni Sandstorm. You truly
summed up the weekend. It was wonderful seeing everyone
again, thanks for the memories.
-Connie Hanson Lincoln ('64)
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>>From: Lynda Brandon ('70WB)
Re: A "survey" question
I am wondering if other Bombers are getting email offers
for the newest versions of software at prices almost too
good to be true? The claim is you download the software
directly from their servers, after giving credit card info.
Anyone had any experience with any of these??
Recommendations or warnings??
Thanks,
-Lynda Brandon ('70WB)
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>>From: Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
Re: RHS Alumni Basketball Tournament
Game Summary Results
Game 1 Team 1: 83 Team 2: 61
Game 2 Team 4: 68 Team 3: 57
Game 3 Team 1: 72 Team 4: 62
Game 4 Team 3: 55 Team 2: 42
Game 5 Team 1: 58 Team 3: 47
Game 6 Team 4: 46 Team 2: 44
Tournament Results
Team 1 3-0
Team 4 2-1
Team 3 1-2
Team 2 0-3
3 pt Shoot out winner: Tyler Ultsch (Class of 1976)
Team 1 Class of 1987-1989, 1996
Team 2 Class of 1982, 1992-1994, 1998, 2002
Team 3 Class of 1976, 1986, 2000, 2001
Team 4 Class of 1990-1991
Congrats to Team 1!!!!
Jeff Kreutz ('87)
Keni Gosney ('89)
Nate Roe ('89)
Tory Christensen ('89)
Tim Praino ('89)
Brian Kreutz ('96)
Special thanks to:
Joe Frank from the Bomber Boosters
Rollarena
See you next year.
-Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB)
To: All Bombers
I read an Alumni Sandstorm entry a week or so ago and
the name Lobdell popped up. I had seen that name before so I
looked through my files and found J.P. Lobdell's picture
along with Leone Skeene. This photo is from Hanford Camp
1944 and I was wondering if there was any relation between
the Sandstorm entry and this photo?
Any info, email me
Thank You!
-Don Sorenson (NAB)
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
George Swan ('59), Linda Bowman ('59), Missy Keeney ('59)
Jan Bollinger ('60) and Gary Persons ('57)
Lola Heidlebaugh ('60), Linda Reining ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Tedd Cadd ('66), Anonymous
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BOMBER LUNCHES 'n stuff (in order of appearance)
07/09-11 Class of '84 Reunion
07/11 South Puget Sound (Fife) Lunch
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Pappy's Puddle Pictures
Finally, with the help of someone who knows what they're
doing (OK, its my wife). The aging super hero wannabee
resubmits his puddle pictures (boy, talk about blowing your
props for a presentation) and what the heck is a jpg vs. a
bmp file anyway?
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Residing just a little south of
Senility City, in that special state where the prevailing
weather is predominantly confused because half of the
forecasting game is ninety percent mental. But, it's not
pollution that's harming the environment. It's all those
impurities in the air and water that are doing it.
However, we are prepared for an unforeseen event that may
or not occur.
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>>From: Linda Bowman Warren ('59)
To: Missy Keeney ('59)
Thanks for the efforts in trying to arouse interest in a
"get-together" during the Club 40 weekend! Hopefully there
are others who are interested and will surface after your
message. We will be there and hope to see you and whoever
else is in the area for the festivities of Club 40. Being
so far away makes it rather difficult to help with the
organization but we are willing to help out when we arrive.
-Linda Bowman Warren ('59)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
AAAW! RATS, George! I was sooo looking forward to those
"chunky dunk" photos!
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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[See 'em today at:
Pappy's Puddle Pictures -Maren]
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>>From: Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) and Gary Persons ('57)
Re: Spokane Area Bomber Lunch
DATE: Sunday, July 18, 2004
COFFEE TIME: 11:30am
LUNCH TIME: 12:30pm
WHERE: The Chapter (Look for green & gold balloons on their sign.)
ADDRESS: 105 East Mission (NE corner Ruby/Mission)
PRICE: Most lunches $6.95 - $8.95
RSVP (for head count) to JAN or GARY at:
All Bomber spouses and guests are welcome.
Bomber cheers,
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) and Gary Persons ('57)
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Re: 2004 Portland/Vancouver Bomber Picnic
DATE: Saturday - August 14, 2004
TIME: TBA
WHERE: Battle Ground Lake State Park
DIRECTIONS: TBA
RSVP: Please contact Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
if you are planning to join us so we can
start a head count.
All Bombers, Spouses & Friends are welcome!
See you August 14!
-Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
ALWAYS A BOMBER!
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Bakersfield Bomber Lunch
time once again for the Bakersfield Bomber Luncheon.
DATE: Sunday, July 18, 2004
TIME: 2:00 P.M.
WHERE: Coco's on Rosedale Highway
DIRECTIONS: Highway 99 to Bakersfield; take the Rosedale
exit; go West on Rosedale; go to Jet Way, turn left at
the light, and follow the parking lot into Coco's.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - temps are rising -
100+ today and the next couple days.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Spudnut Shop
Isn't it funny how some things stay with you all your
life and they just become a part of your very existance.
I think for most of us the Spudnut shop was one of those
things. The short fat bald guy I hang around with that used
to look like Jimmy Heidlebaugh ('65) (and still does... he
looks just like his Sr. picture I tell him... )... So
anyway... The "Bad Seed" as he is known in these here parts
has dedicated his ride to the Spudnut Shop. When the guys
asked the other Saturday morning what it was, we tried to
explain... then we figured there was only one way to
explain... I said: I can call just about anybody I know at
home and they will be at the Spudnut Shop right now... " I
think they got the message... so I'm sending a picture of
the "Spudnut Racing" car with this note.
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Tedd Cadd ('66)
Re: The good & bad of fireworks from the Sandstorm of the 4th
A friend of ours lost her home to fireworks in the early
morning of the 4th. Everyone got out, but the home was
pretty much a total loss.
Tedd Cadd ('66)
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>>From: Anonymous
Re: Our Own Jim Mattis ('68)
Something from April:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1117149/posts
...and also:
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/lookupstoryref/200452173641
If your computer is faster than mine, click on the
photos at the bottom of the page... bottom of the next page
for high and low resolution versions of the picture. HIGH
resolution is FANTASTIC. One can even see the weave of the
threads in their uniforms... not to mention the size tag
on the flack jacket...
-Anon
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Ken Heminger ('56WB), Sharon Panther ('57)
John Northover ('59), Missy Keeney ('59)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Lora Homme ('60)
Patti Jones ('60), Dennis Johnson ('62WB)
Marilyn Swan ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Nancy Mallory ('64)
Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Ken Heminger ('56WB)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Enjoyed the pictures .. Just shows that the body may
grow old, but the mind is forever young...
-Ken Heminger ('56WB) ~ Great Falls, MT - cool and rainy
with a temp of 64
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>>From: Sharon Panther Taff ('57)
Some of us were talking at R2K+4 that we wanted to go
to Club 40 if no other reason than to meet George "Pappy"
Swan ('59) and others who have a talent for writing clever
"stuff". I enjoyed his post with pictures so I can put a
face with the unique postings in the Alumni Sandstorm.
Thanks, Pappy.
-Sharon Panther Taff ('57)
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>>From: John R. Northover ('59)
To: George "Pappy the Clam Man" Swan ('59)
George - I hope there ain't no attack clams near the shore
of your pond. By the way ... I sure wish I had a pond.
Anyhow just wanted to make sure you knew about them thar
attack clams ... Gotta watch out, they will sneak up to the
surface and look for foot prints or butt dents in the sand
... If they see foot prints or butt dents ... They get their
clam buddies to grab yur toes ... And pull you under.
They take you down to their sand castles ... dice you up and
make human chowder ... !!!
I had a buddy once that had his own pond ... I went to diner
at his house one night ... Came in and his wife said that
Marty was out in his pond ... I went out there and all I
could see was a large indentation near the shore of his pond
... Never did find him ... We just figured it was attack
clams. So be careful ... Only use your pond with adult
supervision ... And never point a clam gun at anything ...
Unless you ready to pull the trigger!!
-John R. Northover ('59) - juan the sailor living in
paradise - In beautiful north of down town San Diego
where the turf meets the surf, where all the women wear
skimpy bikinis and have large silicone bumps, where all
the men have an occasional sakitini and watch the sun
set each day, and all the children are tan, blond and
think they know more than they do ... I would make me a
puddle in my back yard ... But I would have to wrestle
my boxer, Rommel, for the best spot ... So ... Will just
have to go for a sail!!!
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
George, George, George (as in Judy, Judy, Judy)! I may
be having a senior moment but my recollection of skinny
dipping was that it occurred sans clothing. I hate to
point this out to you (since you are an old person and I
don't wish to be disrespectful) but you are "chunky dunking"
in your clothing!! I was very disappointed in your photos,
but then, maybe, your intelligent and insightful wife
thought better of publishing the actual photos! Not at all
what I was looking forward to!
-Missy Keeney ('59) ~ Home again, home again, jiggedy jig,
in beautiful downtown Richland
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: 4th of July
I have had a good number of personal comments about our
fireworks displays over the 4th. I have been so busy getting
things cleaned up and returned to our plants that I haven't
read the Alumni Sandstorm until today. After 2 stretches of
36 hours with little or no sleep, climbing off and on barges
and trucks, and making hurried round trips to Spokane and
South Central Oregon, my body is in recovery but still a bit
tired and sore. Thanks to all of you who wrote or called me.
We always appreciate any comments good or not so good. We
got through about 128 shows in 5 states with no one hurt, no
fires, and all customers happy. I hope all of you enjoyed
the 4th in the true spirit of the day.
To: Patti Ahrens ('60)
I hope that fire we saw at Browns Point on the 4th
wasn't too close to your house. I thought it looked a bit
North of you, but it was hard to tell from my angle. It
looked bad even from several miles away. But it was
suppressed fairly quickly for it's size.
I am particularly interested if any of you were at the
Federal Way fireworks display. Please contact me off this
net. Nothing bad happened, I am just curious about a couple
of things.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Lora Homme Page ('60)
Re: Pappy's Puddle
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Pappy, you're an inspiration! There's a depression in
our driveway that's always full of water. I've cursed,
complained, and plotted ways to eliminate it but no more!
After seeing your pictures, I've arranged lawn furniture
around it and am planning to go through the camping stuff
to see if I can find an air mattress. An air hatress may be
a little large but my backup plan is an inner tube. (Do they
still make inner tubes?) Of course, our driveway is concrete
so it's a little more upscale than yours, but there's
something to be said for the old swimmin' hole, too. Ahhh,
"Be one with the puddle." I can't wait!
-Lora Homme Page ('60) ~ Richland - where the sun shines all
the time and the feeling is lay back in the puddle.
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: South Puget Sound Area/Fife luncheon
No reservations necessary! If you would like you can
email me you will be at the luncheon.
DATE: July 11, 2004
COFFEE TIME: 11:30am
LUNCH TIME: 12:30pm
WHERE: Fife Bar and Grill
In between Goodyear Tire and Day's Inn
PHONE: (253) 922-9555
ADDRESS: 3025 Pacific 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: Dennis W Johnson ('62WB)
I just cannot let David Rivers' ('65) photo contribution
of recent submission pass without comment. I'm not sure
where he got that old geezer that's sitting in Jim
Heidlebaugh's ('65) fine tubster, but it ain't Jimbo...
Jim sports a beautiful mane of golden hair, is still as trim
as ever with no hint of middle-age spread. That dazed look
on the "driver's" face is what gives away Rivers' attempts
at obfuscation and misdirection. Jim still has that steely-
eyed countenance we've all come to know and respect over
the years. He's MUCH taller than that curmudgeonly dude
occupying the cockpit. Rivers on the other hand (you'll note
that he sent NO picture of himself) is bald, all stooped
over, glassy-eyed and so palsied, I'd guess someone else had
to steady the camera for him. Oh... wait... that's what I
look like.... never mind.
Of course, if David ever DID call the Spudnut Shop on
a Saturday morning, not only would the aggregate munchers
respond: "David WHO??", but management would remind him that
he still has a running tab there... since waybackwhen..
Your local "truth detector"...
-Dennis W Johnson ('62WB)
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>>From: Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
To: George "Pappy"Swan ('59)
The question of the day is are you sure we're related?
You are sure an exhibitionist!! And I think a little senile,
too!! But those legs don't look too bad for an OLD FA*#!!!!
To: The Alumni Sandstorm readership
Pappy's portion of the Swan family (we jokingly call
ourselves the Clampett's) that reside in Salt lake City have
a good laugh over his antics in the little puddle in the
drive. My youngest daughter April, upon seeing the pictures
that I forwarded to her of her favorite uncle (actually her
only uncle) said "Has he ever considered professional help?"
I forwarded her question to him & this was his reply:
"Yes, I once had an attorney help with my divorce, an
electrician helped fix the furnace and find a short in the
wiring. Buddy, Jeannie's (his wife) boy, a professional back
hoe operator, helped to install the new drain field, and the
Rotor rooter man helped by pumping the septic tank."
No accolades to this man, folks, it just encourages him!!
-Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
I received this letter from a young lady who graduated
from Walla Walla High School in 1965. Perhaps it would help
someone who might be searching for DAVE ENDERS?
****
Letter from Shirley Brassard Bolman
Did you by chance know Dave Enders? He was a Richland
Bomber, before he transferred to WW his SR year.
I know him because he and my sister dated. They actually
drove to Richland graduation night (yeah! who listened
to parents in those days?). They and another WW grad
managed to put the car in a ditch on their way home. (No
injuries, not sure about what kind of damage to the car)
Boy! was my sister in trouble! She was only a sophomore
at the time.
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-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
The puddle pictures were just too funny. Thanks for
giving me my smile for the day!
To: David Rivers ('65)
"Spudnut Racing" was neat----are you going to take it to
one of the next Bomber luncheons? I might have to make the
trip to Las Vegas just to see it "up close and personal".
OR, you could always drive it over to Bakersfield for one
our luncheons.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ it was 103 here (Bakersfield) on
Tuesday and supposed to be more of the same today
and the next couple days!!!!!!
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>>From: Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Loved your closing statement (after your signature)!
My son talks like this. I ask him what seems to me to be a
simple question (maybe even a yes or no answer) and get
some statement in answer that requires interpretation. I
tell him he should go into politics as he can do double
speak
(he's not interested)!
-Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Hey VanPort Bombers,
I guess I should have plugged this date a little
sooner. I'll be back at Harvey's Comedy Club in Portland,
July 13-18th. I may be able to get some comps on certain
nights, email me if you wish, and we'll see what I can do.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes ('54), John Richardson ('58)
George Swan ('59), Patti Jones ('60)
John Browne, Jr. ('61), Donni Clark ('63)
Marilyn Swan ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Nancy Mallory ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Mike Davis ('74)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
"Put down the clam gun and step away from the pond"
To: David Rivers ('65)
Will we soon see the Spudnut Racing Team logo in NASCAR,
NHRA, IRL or perhaps Grandprix?
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ keeping my cool in
sunny and warm Albany, OR
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>>From: John Richardson ('58)
Hello, Pappy Swan ('59), Larry Mattingly ('60), Patti Jones ('60),
Lora Homme ('60), and all the rest of you who have been
writing and talking about clams and clam guns.
I remember years ago at Ivars Acres of Clams on the
Seattle waterfront, hanging on the wall in the restaurant
was a clam gun. Their idea of a clam gun was a shovel with
the wooden handle shoved down the business end of a shotgun…
Well, what ever works!!
Got a kick out of your swimming pool Pappy, not quite the
beach at Daytona, but any port in a storm.
Lora, you might want to drop a cup or two of bleach in that
puddle on your driveway, I find that it keeps the water
fresh..
Patti, I need your help in starting a Bomber breakfast or
lunch for central Florida. I hear that you are the expert
on how it’s done. I would appreciate any info that you can
pass along to me. When I was in Richland several months ago
some one told me that Hal Smith ('56) lived some where in
Florida, so I looked up his email and contacted him, Turned
out that he lives about four miles from me and has for the
last twelve years.
Maren, I want to thank you for all the time that you put
in on the Sandstorm, it is a real pleasure to read every
morning when I come to work.
Larry, you will never change, still playing with matches…
That’s it for now from J.R. the Florida Beach bum
-John Richardson ('58)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Thanks
To: Those who commented on my little puddle and my much
younger sister, I say, "Thank you for the encouragement,
thank you very much, thank you." It supports one of my many
philosophies, "There ain't nothin' as much fun as havin' a
good time!"
And now, I think is a suitable time to reveal that the real
George Swan is no longer with us. He was taken away by
aliens some time ago and I, a much younger and more handsome
alien individual, replaced him. Unfortunately, you will be
unable to show proper appreciation for this phenomenon as
under the alien relocation to earth program, I was placed
within his aged but honored (by some earthling restaurants)
exterior. When I last saw him, "Pappy", I believe you
earthlings call him, was peacefully puttering in a little
puddle with a fellow earthling named Marty on the far side
of Kerplunkin located in the fifth galaxy past the sunset.
They were muttering to each other about "dippin' and dunkin'
and something that used to bite their butt dents." And,
Marty was clearly heard to say, "How do we be one with the
puddle when there are two of us? Get out of my puddle!" Our
scientists reported no useful intelligence was detected in
Pappy's mind.
The Alien Artist formerly known as George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59) and Lora Homme ('60)
Re: Sign up for Club 40 and Puddle.
Even though I haven't responded for a week I have kept
up reading the Sandstorm. Keeping up with your antics keeps
the laughter of the day going, "Pappy". Takes quite an actor
to lay your young body down on the ground to enjoy such a
small puddle. Now Lora Homme Page ('60) is joining you. I
think Lora that we should pull out the old trusty dice game
"Yahtzee" that we played during the time after graduation.
(You calling me Pat Pat, Lora, sure brought up memories
of my recovering from my toe surgery hobbling around on
crutches, laughing over the silly games we played of
"Yahtzee".) We can invite "Pappy" to your puddle so one
of us can win.
Yes, "Pappy" I goofed and didn't read to the right to
see your name on the list of attendees for Club 40. I must,
I must read from right to left from now on. You are owed two
hugs for my goof.
To: Missy Kenney ('59)
Re: Fourth of July
You're welcome! Come visit again soon.
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Browns Point area fire on the Fourth of July.
I do know that the fire trucks went out with the usual
fire siren and the truck sirens sounding soon after. Haven't
heard anything about the fire. Whatever happened they must
have gotten the fire out quickly. The point is constant
noise with fireworks because of being in the county. There
always seems to be at least one fire that starts up from
someone not paying attention on the fourth. Surprising here
at my home they are being set off almost all day and in
eight years we have had one minor incidence when a rocket
went left into a window instead of straight up.
Re: Fourth of July at my place
Bomber attendees were from as far away as Las Vegas,
which was Leonora Hughes ('55) and her husband Bob. Mary
Judd Hinz ('60) and her husband Ron came from Richland.
Missy Keeney ('59) from Richland surprised us all by showing
up on her way home from her trip to nurse Gus ('57). Tom
Hughes ('56) (where's the pictures Tom?) spouse Agnes and
granddaughter Jessica we're also here. My children and
grandchildren made for a good sized group. My son Scott and
son-in-law Rodger guided the grandkids through the day of
setting off fireworks as usual. Setting aside time to
conduct the great barbecue for dinner. The dishes of food
everyone brought filled everyone. Top heavy with delicious
deserts the Cherry Cheese Cake topped the desert line.
Larry Mattingly's ('60) company didn't do the fireworks
this year which I wondered if it would make a big
difference. I could see all through the fireworks and music
a big difference. Missed "Larry's Sky in Bloom". The plane
with fireworks coming out of it was a gorgeous show as
usual. Done by another company. We will welcome you back
next year Larry.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - where baby
raccoons showed up and their eyes weren't open yet. When
they appeared the second time we knew mother had died
or abandoned them. Thanks to a new neighbor they are
on the way to Canada where wildlife center is not too
busy. They will nurse them until they are ready to go
out into the wild.
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: "Pappy" Swan's "at-One"-ment
It really does my heart good to see the bottom of the
puddle... water quality issues being what they are, these
days. (My puddle, here in the Great Northwet, is,
unfortunately, of a seasonal nature.) The feng zhui of sox
'n' boot placement is impeccable- but I'm guessing you had
some professional help, on that score, Pappy. There are
indications that this puddle is a "ford"; however, that may
be of a seasonal nature, in your case. Either that, or the
occasional traffic has slowed to a crawl... or (in your
lucky case) is supine- or, perhaps (more precisely) has
assumed supinity. I salaam your supinitous nature, sir!
(which is easy, since you lie to the East of my
salaamistry). Good luck with any reintroduction efforts (re
the posting of your premises against gun-wielding clammers).
I pismolutely concur with your Principles of Restocking
(which I can see above the implication of your preferred
Method of Rebooting). I am, meself, still searching for a
seasonal clam that sneers at the challenges of glacial till,
& will burrow to the aquifer to await our Rainy season...
perhaps the rumors of the Great Saharan bent-nose species
are true... (I once considered packing a few land crabs back
from the outskirts of Coral Gables to introduce to Northwet
lawns, but discovered that they're not very good eating...
too bony). Have a great Summer, Pappy!.. & keep your shirt
on. Don't listen to the ravening entreaties of that wily
Keeney harridan, who, like the Sirens of old, would lure you
off-course and onto the rocks. Heck, you're already There!
(well, OK, gravel, maybe... same-o same-o, right?)
^..^
-JHBrowne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: The puddle
Well, Pappy, now your wittle puddle is famous! Pics and
all! Now you see how many people were thinking of that
little puddle. Be careful, don't fall in!
Re: The fourth of July and summer days
Remember those lovely summer evenings we took our
picnics to the hills above the Bomber Bowl, spread out our
blankets and watched the magic below and in the air above.
To me they were like magic. I loved that time. Summer days
and nights were sweet in West Richland. I loved the smell of
freshly mowed grass, reading up in the trees that hung over
our road or on a blanket on the lawn. The butterflies
floated, the dragonflies snapped and the bees buzzed all
around me and sometimes would light right on me or my books
as they came winging by. Washing the car, mowing the lawn,
or hanging out the laundry on the clothesline were all great
ways to get a tan, if you wore your bathing suit. I loved
those do nothing moments when you could just lay and dream
and find pictures in the clouds. At night I thought nothing
of throwing a blanket on the ground and sleeping under the
stars. And Oh, what clear, beautiful star-studded nights we
had. My dad put a picture window in our house when we built
on a room and it was only a foot from the floor. On nights
when I didn't sleep outside, sometimes I would get up in the
middle of the night and just go and sit by that window and
gaze at the stars. We had a swamp below our house that had
the best polowogs and at night the songs of the crickets and
frogs were amazing. Well, so much for a bit of summer
nostalgia.
I was blessed to find a young couple who watched my mom
last week-end so I finally got a week-end with my kids and
grandkids camping at June Lake. We had so much fun. Out of
l0 of us our 7 year old grandson was the only one who caught
2 good sized rainbow trout. I was so happy for him and he
was thrilled because he won the prize for not only the
biggest fish but the only fish. We had some good laughs
about the ones that got away and other fishy stories. We
went to June Lake in the Sierras.
Re: Beth Gibson's book
I received Beth's book in the mail the other day. It is
wonderful and full of pictures. I can't wait to show my Dad.
Another book for those of you who are interested in the area
is "Tales of Richland, White Bluffs and Hanford 1805-1943" I
actually found it about l0 years ago in a West Richland gas
station. It was written by Martha Berry Parker. Another book
that is filled with great stories and a lot of history of
the North Richland area is the John Ball School Reunion book
1948-1955 from the class reunion of 88"
-Donni Clark Dunphy ('63) ~ La Mirada, CA - where the days
are getting warmer, my strawberries, peaches and
tomatoes are doing well and this afternoon we
discovered our desert tortoise, Ayla, has laid l2
eggs! Yeah!
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>>From: Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
To: George "Pappy"Swan ('59)
I've said it before, I'll say it again.................
Oh, my.................................
-Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Saturday July 10th is the annual all Colfax City Wide
Yard Sale... plus Kiddie Parade at 11:00am! Add to that a
week end baseball tournament at our 'famous' McDonald Ball
Park and it adds up to a great pre-harvest weekend in
downtown Colfax!
Pharmaceutical drugs became a problem at Sacajawea in
1957 or so. Behind those quonset huts... behind the gym...
small foil packages were traded for baseball cards & monies!
Codeine? hydrocodone? No... The most parent feared drug at
that time was... you guessed it... cinnamon oil used to
manufacture cinnamon toothpicks! Heavy duty toothpicks...
soaked for a bit in a small cylinder shaped bottle... then
baked for a few minutes in the oven. Some 'free based'!!!
You know... straight from the bottle without cooking them.
I'm sure many a Mom treated what she thought were cankar
sores that year.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
P.S. I visited my local area pharmacist and ordered a
bottle of cinnamon oil... just in case a friend or
two makes it to town for Colfax Concrete River Days.
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>>From: Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
Re: Puddle in the Driveway
All the talk today about the puddle in the driveway got
me to thinking about the one in my driveway. Tried to fill
it with gravel (didn't work -- not enough). Down here in
Tennessee a "puddle" like that is considered a bad thing.
Those little flying, biting things (mosquitoes). Last year
the news was such that you were afraid to sit outside on
your lawn chairs in the evening lest you get bitten and then
get sick. 'Bout decided it isn't worth the worry, where is
my repellant? I want to sit in my swing outside -- oh wait
a minute, it will be in the 90s today (very soggy, muggy
90s). Guess I will wait till another day to sit outside.
-Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Denny Johnson ('62 WANNA BE in all caps!) is sooooooo
jealous of me he just can't stand it. I was gonna send a
picture of his beater but the left front fender kept falling
off from the weight of the magnetic flames he bought from JC
Whitney... It is true tho that Jim Heidlebaugh ('65) has not
changed a bit since the old days... in case you doubt it I'm
sending a photo which you will truly believe was cut out of
our Sr. Yearbook. The only difference is the little braid he
has in the very back with the little beads woven into it...
otherwise that little spit curl is right there on his
forehead just like it used to be... Sometimes in the summer
the Kero syrup runs and it kinda falls into his face but
otherwise he looks just like Bobby Irwin ('63) the day he
put Crisco in his hair before school..
I hate to disappoint Linda Reining ('64) but the Spudnut
Racer belongs to Jim... not to me... His mom won't let him
stay out past noon on Saturdays and he can never go out
after the street lights are on... a trip to Bakersfield
is out of the question... I on the other hand will be at
Formoso for the Hot Rod Reunion as usual in October...
naturally I will be deaf in both ears instead of just the
right after "Cacklefest"... "I love the smell of Nitro in
the morning"...
Well, Denny, I'll see you Saturday morning if you don't
oversleep... again! I'll try and bring the wide angle lens
so I can get you and your car in a shot...
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
Re: Upton's Show in Portland July 13-18
Hey, call it a coincidence I guess, but the same nights
that Brad Upton ('74) is performing in Portland I'll be
table dancing at the Long Branch in Finley. Tough call, but
take your pick, Sandstormers!
-Mike Davis ('74)
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10 Bombers and one Bomber funeral notice today:
Dick McCoy ('45), Charlotte Dossett ('51)
George Swan ('59), Lora Homme ('60)
Denny Johnson ('62WB), Ed Quigley ('62)
Tedd Cadd ('66), Ken Staley ('68)
Jim Davis ('71) OR Linda Smith ('72)
Brad Upton ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry Oakley ('51)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
I have returned from a our great golden wedding party at
Tahoe, put on by my 5 kids, who all attended with 8 of 10
grandkids. John ('46) and Pat ('52) Frank attended as did
a number of relatives from CA and AZ. A great time!! Many
people, (including me and Ida's father), didn't think we'd
make it this far. Ye of little faith. Actually, the fault
lies in the stars and due to the Sainthood of Ida.
-Dick McCoy, from he tin-can class of 1945
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>>From: Charlotte Dossett Holden ('51)
To: John Richardson ('58)
Are you the little brother to Mack Richardson ('52)?
-Charlotte Dossett Holden ('51)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: What?
To: All who have written in about my little puddle, I dub
thee officially "Pappy's Puddle Pals." I feel you all have
bestowed a great honor upon me. Indeed now, I, a card
carrying member of the Red Green Fan Club, know how Red must
have felt when his peers supported and subscribed to his
buffoonery.
To: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Yes, it's a Ford, in fact, two of them. Hillbilly
huntin' and fishin' rigs, there is "Henry," a 1981 F-150 and
a 1990 Ranger, named "Little Ricky" as in "Ranger Rick."
I'm from Kansas originally, so I name all my rigs. And, my
puddle is also seasonal, especially in the summer. That's
when I am heavily involved in "puddle promotion" and often
run the sprinkler on my combo corn and punkin patch. "Naw,
don't grow 'em to eat." They're for my wife to decorate at
Halloween and Thanksgiving time. Yep, I know. I am a nice
guy. When I was much, much younger, before I was abducted by
aliens and still in my own interior, my calling card said,
"George Swan, Deep-sea diver, Sports Car Driver, Ballroom
Dancer, Snappy Dresser, and a general, all-around, nice guy.
Can dive for five, bend for ten -- No dive to rough, no
sharks to tough!" Perhaps a bit of an exaggeration, as I
never learned to dance. But I think a 2-door, '54 Chevy
qualifies as a sports car and blue jeans are pretty snappy.
I think the older I get the more I suffer from supinity,
being an aging former super hero wannabe or a "Supinator."
Now, I must maintain an absence of malice for Missy's
Missives, you see, they kind of put a little spring in this
ol' boy's get-along step and that ain't all bad. But, that's
what sirens are supposed to do, right? Have to cogitate on
it in the puddle for a while. Have a nice summer yourself
and keep clam and cool in any little pool.
To: Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
Too late, being an honest, honored citizen, I must admit
that I stumble and fall in the puddle quite often. Once I
bought one of those fancy sets of PFD Suspenders with the
automatic inflator that pops and inflates the "shspenders"
if they get good and wet. Each time I stumbled and fell into
the puddle, the shspenders would inflate and throw me back
out bouncing like a geriatric beach ball. And, once in a
heavy rain, I blew up so big that the neighbors thought I
was a new giant inflatable character from the Macey's parade
(or Bon Jovi/Macey's or whatever they are now).
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Supinating in the little puddle
and pondering one of life's greatest questions -- WHAT?
That is, when not ricocheting off the trees in my
shspenders.
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>>From: Lora Homme Page ('60)
Re: Clam Guns
To: John Richardson ('58)
Hi John,
Good to hear from you; however, I haven't written
anything about clam guns... until now. My one and only
experience with clamming took place about 25 years ago when
I visited Seattle friends who decided that I'd find chasing
small shelled creatures through the sand more entertaining
than going shopping downtown. (Go figure!!) We went out to
some almost deserted beach where, with great delight at
having the whole place to themselves, they handed me a
"thingy" and told me to dig. (Are we having fun yet?) After
about a half hour of sweaty, and on my part, futile digging,
a man came over and said "Didn't you see the sign?" At which
point we of course looked at the sign which said something
about Danger and a Red Tide. We had dinner at Ivar's that
night. I didn't then and don't now know or care what the
thingy was. All I know is that I coulda been shopping!!
Which reminds me of another trip to Seattle to visit
friends. Sorry, but you brought it up. Harriet Fischer
Harness Haugen ('60RIP), and AW Harness ('60) invited me
to the city and I was thrilled. However, like my previously
mentioned friends, they decided that, instead of shopping,
what I'd really enjoy was chasing creatures through the
sand! We were going to gather oysters (oystering?). I didn't
even like oysters, slimy slithery gray/green globs that
look like giant boogers!! Yeeeuk!
I hadn't brought any grubbies, so first we had to make
a trip to K-Mart, or somewhere, where I got the appropriate
apparel, and off we went to the beach. But not the beach. We
got out of the car and there before me for as far as the eye
could see stretched a mud flat with little streams trickling
through it! They handed me a bucket and a knife and said
that since Harriet didn't want to get her kitchen dirty
hauling oysters-in-the-shell home(!), we'd pry them open
with the knife in situ and just take home the nice clean,
naked oysters. Harriet found one and demonstrated the
technique for me, skinning up her knuckles when the shell
finally gave way, but any of you who knew Harriet know that
she didn't even notice the blood running off her fingers. I
noticed!
I resignedly decided that I'd be a good sport and
give it a try so ventured out onto the mud, trying not to
splatter on my shorts, where I promptly sank up to my knees.
(Are we having fun yet?) After a certain amount of slogging
around I came across my prey and set to. I was hooked. To
make a long story a little shorter, I got wonderfully,
gloriously filthy, broke several nails, usually a real
trauma since this was pre-acrylic nails days and I had to
grow my own, and beat my hands to hamburger. But I had a
ball and discovered that fresh deep fried oysters are one of
the world's great delicacies.
We went shopping the next day. Who could ask for
anything more?
Re: Fire Walks
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Patti,
I remember the Yahtzee games but I never think of you
but what I think of one of the most amazing experiences of
my life which took place when you invited me to participate
in a fire walk. I still can barely believe that it really
happened but I have the photos to prove it. Do you still do
that and it seems that you were either planning to bungy
jump or had jumped the last I heard; did you? That's where I
draw the line, walking on fire is one thing, but jumping off
a bridge a thousand feet (or so) in the air and bouncing
around up there for a lifetime is simply not going to
happen!
Sorry if I've let the cat out of the bag, Pat Pat, but
now everyone knows that you and I are both certifiable, you
more than me. Heh heh.
-Lora Homme Page ('60)
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>>From: Denny Johnson ('62WB)
That David Rivers ('65)... what a joker... .his feeble
attempts to infer that I have some sort of envy toward him
fall embarrassingly flat after analysis. My boyish good
looks, raffish demeanor, and suave continental charm belie
his futile derogatory lamentations.
I first met David in the less affluent area of downtown
Las Vegas. As I was sitting in my luxury sedan, waiting
patiently for the light to change, a small projectile of
spittle landed on my windshield, followed promptly by a
ragged sleeve, lamely attempting to smear that little bit of
moisture around in some cartoonish gesture of cleaning the
glass. I looked out at the disheveled creature, pitifully
jerking and twitching in the throes of some undiagnosed
delirium tremens and there, on the front of the sweaty,
filthy ball cap shading his grizzled countenance, was a
Richland Bombers embroidered patch. Realizing that this lost
soul more than likely had purloined the hat, I opened the
driver's window with the intention of admonishing the
homeless creature about the acquisition and flagrant display
of such a hallowed symbol. In his own vernacular (some form
of pidgin English) he retorted that he had every right to
wear this hat, having spent 7 years as a junior at that
august institution. How someone could benefit from such
extended educational efforts and still find himself
struggling for a few paltry dollars with which to enrich
the Gallo Brothers was beyond my ken.
By this time, the light had turned green and the
following traffic was urging me to proceed through the
intersection so that they also might get on with their
intended rounds. At the cacophony of horns, this tattered,
broken man launched into a vituperous diatribe, replete with
obscene hand gestures and unintelligible epithets.
I was unable to further delve into this malingerer's
situation, and was forced to leave him there in the
crossroads, mumbling in his unkempt beard about some guy
named SPUD that was apparently NUTS.
I didn't see David again until 2 yrs later. It was at
the weekly get-together of the Doughnut Delinquents, a
gathering of automotive sophisticates that meets each
Saturday morning in a parking lot near a donut shop. He
didn't remember our earlier encounter, and I was not wont to
remind him. He appeared much more presentable than he had
previously. I asked some of the other erudite individuals
that attend this function, and found out that he had been
rescued from his life of debauchery and decadence when, by
happenstance, an old acquaintance of his had moved down here
from Alaska. This friend encouraged him to make something of
his life - give back to the community - get some respect...
but - David decided to become an attorney instead.
I know that this rambling dissertation has created a
modicum of ennui in some of you, but I felt that I had to
respond so that the dear readers would understand from
whence David's angst derives. His patent jealousy at
my lofty position in life is fairly evident. I plan to
remonstrate him personally the very next time I discern
that he has sufficient clarity of mind to accept the
debasement he so richly deserves.
If any of you are familiar with this friend of his that
salvaged David's life, I urge you to thank him profusely.
I thank you for your patience, and willingly acknowledge
that Rivers is likely one of your finest products - even if
it did take him an interminable amount of time to graduate.
-Denny Johnson ('62Woulda/Coulda/Shoulda) ~ Las Vegas - the
land of the midnight buffet
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>>From: Ed Quigley ('62)
Re: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Has anybody besides myself, noticed the incredible
similarities (looks AND humor) between George "Pappy" Swan
('59) and Red Green (of the Canadian TV comedy, "The Red
Green Show)? Has anybody ever seen them together? Does Pappy
have a strange affinity for duct tape? Just a couple of
thoughts that might make one go, "Hmmmmmmmm. . ." And
don'cha just KNOW that if "Pappy" really DID grow up in
Richland, he would most certainly have dared deeper waters,
thanks to Fran Rish and Jerry at the Richland pool! Just a
thought for those of you who doubt his proclamation of being
"The Alien Artist formerly known as George "Pappy" Swan
('59)"! And, "Pappy", do you have ANY idea of how close you
came to coming up with the name of a great song, when you
quoted Marty, "Get out of my puddle!"? Had you simply added
"Hey you," at the start, and maybe used "Off of my cloud. .
." Soooo close, but, "No Banana!"
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Although the fireworks in Tacoma were nice this year,
I missed your show, and look forward to next year, hoping
you'll be doing them again. This year, here seemed to be
more emphasis on quantity than anything else, and the
comment that I kept hearing from the people around me on the
30th Street hill, was that we really didn't have time to
appreciate one, before there was another, and that the show
would have benefitted from some attention to "timing", and
as any musician knows, timing is EVERYTHING! And an added
benefit would be that it would make the show last longer...
To: David Rivers ('65)
I believe you to be the "Master of the Understatement";
having known and valued Denny Johnson ('62WB) as a good
friend for many years, he actually LUSTS (!! apologies for
using this word in a "family setting"... ) after the honor
of being a "real" Bomber, so you should probably ease up on
him a bit. And you're wrong about the magnetic flames; I'm
pretty sure that I was with him the day he bought them at
the funky little gas station on the right, as you drove onto
the old "Green Bridge", going from Kennewick to Pasco! And
c'mon... you KNOW that his beater hasn't been out of the
garage since he tried to put the tri-power on it. He told me
he'd been having trouble with them, but I neglected to point
out that you have to hook them up to the gas line before
they work! You know, the boy should keep his feet on the
ground, and his head OUT of the clouds! ( :) "High", Denny!)
-Ed Quigley ('62)
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>>From: Tedd Cadd ('66)
Re: Clam Guns and the Air Force
When I went to Air Force Boot Camp in October 1969,
they took my clam gun away. The Air Force being what it
is, when they gave it back afterwards, I couldn't have
any ammunition. I just had to make the clam gun sounds
and hope the clams gave up on their own.
-Tedd Cadd ('66)
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>>From: Ken Staley ('68)
Re: Scratching the Grey Matter
These salad days of deep summer remind me of the Halcyon
Days of my youth. Now that I have the opportunity to pass
the old Uptown almost daily, I recall those idyllic summer
days, armed with a quarter, and heading for either the
GEORGE PROUT (may that grand old thing rest in peace) or,
more to the point, UPTOWN THEATER and a summer matinee.
So... it’s time to dust off the brain pan. And see how
much things have changed. Yes, stores have been divided and
sub-divided since our idyllic youth, but they still exist.
So... scratch the grey matter and see what you can do with
this. NAME THE STORES, starting from UPTOWN THEATER and
going north along the JADWIN side.
IS --- WAS
UPTOWN 3 small screens --- UPTOWN ONE GRAND
Buds and Blossoms-Thai Food
Benjamins Carpets
Aunt Flanny’s toys
Christensen CPA
Sam o Var Russian Tea Room
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Tahitian Room
Annie Fashions
Chong Tailor
Dawson Richards
Neilsens Video games/CDs
Vintage Treasure
Music Unlimited
Solarium
Northwest Classic Comics
Harris Business Interior
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Laundry
Schwinn
Dollar Shop
Creative Travel
INTA Games
Amber Rose Botanical
JoAnn Fabrics
Good Luck
-Ken Staley ('68)
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>>From: UNSIGNED... email address belongs to:
Jim Davis ('71) and Linda Smith Davis ('72)
Are there any Bombers out in Lexington, KY? I will be
flying there Wednesday the 14th. Delta changed my flight and
I will be getting in very late. Not thrilled with getting my
luggage and car and driving in an unknown in the middle of
the night. I have free time all Thursday til 4pm. I know
there are things to see and do there, Does anyone have any
suggestions. I am on forearm crutches, so long walks are not
in the picture. Suggestions would be appreciated.
-Unsigned
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
If you have to choose between watching me in Portland,
or watching Mike Davis ('74) table dance in Finley, by all
means watch Mike. I could never provide that many laughs.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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Funeral Notice
>>Nancy Lou Cloud Galloway ('55) ~ 6/8/37 - 7/5/04
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/11/04
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Ralph Myrick ('51)
John Bruntlett ('54), Lenora Hughes ('55)
Missy Keeney ('59), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Lora Homme ('60), Roger Gress ('61)
Marilyn Swan ('63), Shirley Collings ('66)
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Bomber LUNCH Today: Class of '58
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rex Hunt ('53WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Christenson ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janice Johns Burian ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Heffner ('66)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Since my return from Tahoe, I have finally read all the back
issues of the Alumni Sandstorm.
1.Bombers should not scuffle in the pages of the Sandstorm.
2. Maren: You cannot be expected to "censor all items", but
when you do, you are usually right. One time you dumped my
comments, rightfully so.
-Dick McCoy, from he tin-can class of 1945
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
I wonder if anyone from the '51ers have heard anything
about Jim Gilson ('51). Last time I saw him was at his
mother's funeral. He was superintendent or owned a number
of Christian schools in South Yemen and there abouts. Jim
was quite a character. Sure would like to know what his
status would be.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: John Bruntlett ('54)
Re: Class of '54 Reunion Registration
A big thank you to Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
for forwarding the names of class members that have recently
registered for our reunion. There are now 68 from our class
that are registered. The list was updated 7/10/04 and may be
found on a link from the class website:
richlandbombers.1954.tripod.com/
If you find any errors or omissions please contact me
so they can be corrected.
The 50th Reunion of the Class of '54 is now less than
two months away and registration forms are available for
downloading from the "Club 40" website. RichlandClub40.org/
Even if you cannot attend, a Memory Book may be ordered
using the same form for $10 plus $5 for mailing.
-John Bruntlett ('54)
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>>From: Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
Re: Our trip to Washington
We had a wonderful trip up to Washington. Saw a few
friends at the Red Lion before departing for Auburn to see
family up there.
We attended the fireworks at Patti Jones Ahrens' ('60)
place and it was wonderful. Thank you Patti for a great
time. It was good to meet a couple of Bombers I hadn't
previously met. The fireworks were great fun.
We returned to Richland on the 8th of July to discover
that Warren Briley had passed away on July 3rd. He is the
father of Velma Briley Grove ('55) and three other Bomber
daughters, Louise ('57), Leona ('62) and Maudine ('66).
Maren. it was so good to see you again and have a nice
chat. I enjoyed that immensely. Also met and chatted with
Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64), Linda Reining ('64) and Judy
Willox ('61). Grabbed a hug from Harvey Irby ('64) who was
just coming in as we were leaving. I am sure if we hadn't
had to leave I would have seen many others that I wanted to
see.
We finally got back to Las Vegas late last nite. Sorry
our vacation is over, but it is good to be back home again.
Bomber cheers to all.
-Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
I hope you know that I only tease you because you are
cool and funny and a GREAT sport! Your "Sweetie" is lucky
to have you. One can bring nothing greater to a marriage,
friendship or relationship than a warm and wonderful sense
of humor! I'm still waiting for the appropriate chunky
dunking pictures, however!
To: Denny Johnson ('62 Sorta)
VITUPEROUS???!
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Fireworks
To: Patti Ahrens ('60), Ed Quigley ('62) and all the others
whose names I don't have here at home
You have proved without question what I have been saying
for several years. That is, that fireworks audiences in the
last 3-5 years are much more discriminating about their pyro
entertainment. You cannot "just get it up there" and expect
them to enjoy it anymore. Your various comments regarding
the Tacoma Freedom Fair display about timing, spacing,
choice of music, flow of the various effects and so on,
almost exactly match the Critic' that I was asked to write
by one of the sponsors. I will be negotiating a contract
with sponsors in the near future for the 2005 display.
However, if it is decided to again go with bids
containing only huge numbers of products made in an effort
to "buy the market", I will again withhold our bid. We
simply will not participate in pyrotechnic events that are
not the slightest bit cost effective and lacking in the true
elements of quality. Losing money trading numbers for style,
design, and entertainment value, is not in our genre.
The 2005 4th of July in Tacoma WA will be a true "world
Class" event. There will be between 12 and 18 "tall ships"
in Commencement Bay over that week. The possibilities for
grandeur on a world scale are there. I will start this next
week attempting to put together a consortium of sponsors to
raise sufficient funds to stage a celebration of suitable
stature to match the occasion. This would be a true World
Class show, at least among the largest ever fired on the
west coast. Time will tell. If there are any Bomber business
people that would like to inquire about participation please
contact me directly and off this net.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ from my home South of Tacoma
where I have at last after years of trying, raised some
dinner plate dahlias that are a foot in diameter. I
finally broke down and bought a digital camera last
night. Will try to get Maren some pictures. Flowers are
the smiles of Mother Nature.
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>>From: Lora Homme Page ('60)
Re: Seattle visit typo?
I either made a typo or had a senior moment when I said
my Seattle visit was 25 years ago. It was at least 35 years
ago and, actually, more like 40! That's scary! But who cares?
To: Tedd Cadd ('66)
Re: Clam guns
What kind of sound does a clam gun make?
-Lora Homme Page ('60)
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>>From: Roger Gress ('61)
Happy Birthday to Janice J