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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/01/04
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14 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Roberts ('49), Vern McGhan ('49)
Ann Pearson ('50), Ann Clatworthy ('54)
Dorothy Stamper ('54), Lenora Hughes ('55)
Lola Heidlebaugh ('60), Patti Mathis ('60)
John Browne, Jr. ('61), Roger Gress ('61)
Ann Engel ('63), Susan Baker ('64)
Don Andrews ('67), Mike Howell ('68WB)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy Willox ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Micki Lund ('63)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Richard "Dick" Roberts ('49)
To: Sexy Rexy Davis ('49)
Happy birthday, buddy!! Have a bunch more. Carol Tyner
Roberts ('52) and I are doing well. Enjoying family,
travel, volunteer work and hobbies.
-Richard "Dick" Roberts ('49)
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>>From: Vern McGhan ('49) & Dorothy Stamper McGhan ('54)
To: John Adkins ('62)
Re: Club 40 CD
To what address do I send my $10 to purchase a CD?
To: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Where do I send Sandstorm dues?
-Vern McGhan ('49) & Dorothy Stamper McGhan ('54)
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>>From: Ann Pearson Burrows ('50)
To help the "billing dept" of the Sandstorm (Maren) I
have decided that I would send in my yearly dues on my
birthday... just a suggestion to all of you, but it is a
easy date to remember.
-Ann Pearson Burrows ('50)
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>>From: Ann Clatworthy Hogshead ('54)
Re: Club 50 CD
I would love to have a copy of the CD of Club 40 and
the 50th Class Reunion of Class of '54. Just let me know
where to send the money and how much. I had the most
wonderful time at our 50th reunion and want to always
remember the people and the fun we had. The CD will help
me do that. I also enjoyed our Mid-Atlantic gathering
which included Major General Mattis ('68) of the USMC. My
husband Carl is amazed at how we Bombers keep in touch.
Maren, sure wish we could pick up and move closer to our
grandkids like you, but you know what? They are moving all
over the place now so we are out of luck. Enjoy your time
with them, it will go so fast! BTW, I'm glad you are going
to set up a billing system for us, I know I'm past due!
-Ann Clatworthy Hogshead ('54)
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>>From: Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
Re: Las Vegas luncheon
Don't forget that we are having our Las Vegas luncheon
again on the 6th of Nov. I will be at the Road Runner
located at 9820 W. Flamingo. All you Las Vegas Bombers
come and join us at 12:00 noon.
Hope to see everyone there that can make it.
-Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Hi Maren -
Good luck with your move to Grandbaby land! It's
wonderful to live near them - I don't and sure do miss
seeing them! Have a safe trip!
Please run our notice for the November luncheon.
DATE: Saturday - November 13, 2004
VISIT TIME: 11:00 a.m
ORDER LUNCH: 11:30
WHERE: DoubleTree/Columbia River
DIRECTIONS: Take the Jantzen Beach Mall Exit off of I-5
Please contact Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60) if you are
planning to join us.
All Bombers, Spouses and Friends are welcome!
Thanks, Maren!
-Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
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>>From: Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Sounds like you take great care of your squirrels, but
sounds expensive. I raised one from about 2 days old until
her release and I found the best food came in cereal boxes
on your grocer's shelf. Any box on the top shelf seemed to
work.
-Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60) ~ waiting for the door bell
one more time so see the ghosts and goblins.
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>>From: John Browne Jr. ('61)
Re: Ska-Virrels in da Treetops
I'm routinely bombarded by Douglas-fir cones, here, in
season... it's those Douglas squirrels. (That Douglas guy
sure made his mark around here!) They get a great booming
sound off the new tin roof on the shop/garage/store-room;
and they do it on purpose. I've watched 'em carry cones
from all parts of the tree, run out on a limb above the
roof, and cut loose. It's funny, too... because the result
is that some seeds are shaken loose in the process, before
the cones roll off into the collecting area; and the lucky
ducks who score on the left-behind seeds are the jays, who
scratch around like little chickens at dawn on the days
after bombardment. It's funny because, out in the hazels
beyond the garden, these two parties are constantly doing
noisy battle through most of August. It's a funny world...
There's been a less-than-hilarious invasion, lately,
though... these gray squirrels that someone brought to the
Island a few years ago (because they "missed" them) have
run the little guys off a lot of their territory. It's not
enough to have to deal with owls & feral cats- now their
own cousins are giving them a run for it. The grays give
me a run for it, as well... they dig the tree seeds out of
my pots- the ash, maples, hazels & oaks, particularly- and
carry them away, or eat 'em up. I'm contemplating some
Heavy Metal remediation of this situation.
(Does anyone think that playing Metallica or Scorpion
tapes will drive them away?)
To Pappy: Nawww... I think it's probably one of Sherman
Alexie's story lines these guys have 'adapted'... not
Michael Moore's.
To Mary Ray: Right on.
To Tuna: We' gonna GETCHA if you make 'six-oh', bud!
(Better leave those old popcorn balls for the pigeons in
Stumptown...) ^..^
-John Browne Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
To: Judy Willox (Classic Class of '61)
Happy Birthday to one of the persons that keep the
Richland Bombers spirit alive.
-Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
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>>From: Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
To Micki,
Here's wishing you a very Happy Birthday. You have now
caught up with the rest of your classmates in age. You
were my very first friend at age 3 and we have lots of
memories of things we did together. Have a wonderful day.
-Ann Engel Schafer (Gold Metal Class of '63) ~ Where we
have spent the last 4 days at Long Beach in
beautiful sunny weather and saw our classmates
Paul and Mary Ann Vosse Hirst ('63)
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>>From: Susan Baker ('64)
Here's an Idea: If you know how much you owe Maren, why
not put it in an envelope with your name and address on it
and give it to Maren as she comes thru your area on her
way South. If you aren't going to make it to the gathering
at RoundTable Pizza on Thursday night, find someone who is
and send it with them.
Maren: Maybe you could have a large envelope with you to
collect those envelopes in. Those giving you an envelope
could write their names on the front of your large
envelope as double bookkeeping.
-Susan Baker ('64)
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>>From: Don Andrews ('67)
To: Judy Willox ('61)
This is wishing the happiest of birthday to a special
lady. Happy birthday, Judy!!!
-Don Andrews ('67)
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>>From: Mike Howell ('68WB)
To: Terry Ganz ('68WB)
I couldn't agree more. I also could not have said it
better. I must admit I am over 45 years old and I still
have arms.
-Mike Howell ('68WB)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Michael "Mike" McDonald ('66) ~ Passed away in 2003
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/02/04 - VOTE TODAY
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Rex Davis ('49), Mike Clowes ('54)
Gary Persons ('57), Gus Keeney ('57)
Barbara Curtis ('58), Jan Bollinger ('60)
Linda Reining ('64), Jeff Michael ('65)
Ken Staley ('68), Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Norma Loescher ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom Beaulieu ('59)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Rex Davis ('49)
To: Richard and Carol Tyner Roberts ('49/'52)
Dick and Carol,
Thanks for the greeting!!! We still have hopes of
getting down your way one of these days. We could see
Rufe, Joe, you, Glenn and Bonese on our way to Palm
Springs. Thanks again.
-Rex Davis ('49)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: Squirrels
Don't know about Metallica scarring squirrels, think
they may be into to that. On the other hand the Marie
Osmond Sings the Kiss Song Book album would probably do
the trick. May even scare everyone else off the island.
To: Judy Willox ('61)
Happy Birthday.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ No problem with
squirrels in my backyard, just raccoons.
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>>From: Gary Persons ('57) & Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
*******REMINDER: GOOD-BYE PARTY FOR MAREN********
Bombers will gather in Richland to say good-bye and good
luck to our Alumni Sandstorm editor, Maren Smyth ('63 & '64),
as she sets out on her cross-country trip to relocate in
New Orleans.
This will be an open-house style (no-host) gathering,
so Bombers can drop in for pizza, a beverage, or just to
say "good luck" and chat with other Bombers.
* DATE: Thursday, November 4th
* TIME: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
* PLACE: Round Table Pizza - 245 Torbett, Richland
The restaurant has asked for an approximate head count
to assure good service, so if you plan to attend, please
reply ASAP.
Bomber cheers!
-Gary Persons ('57) & Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Update
Hi All,
I went to Dr. Hieb this Morning about my neck. She
says I am doing great and can now be free of the neck
braces and collar. She says not to be painting overhead
for extended periods, and can take up Golf again whenever
it feels OK again. "The neck will tell you if you have
over extended yourself" she says.
It's been a long summer and fall, but the main thing
is that I'm still here to write about it!!
Many thanks to all of you for your support through my
ordeal.
-Gus Keeney ('57) ~ Yuma. AZ - where the wind is blowing
like stink today, but the sun is shinning with no
clouds on the horizon!! High 70s and low 80s later
on this week they say!!!
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>>From: Barbara Curtis Meares ('58)
Chuck Curtis ('55)..age 67, died of a unexpected heart
attack at his home in Tacoma on Sunday, October 31st. For
more information please call me (his sister) Barbara at
(509) 627-2502.
-Barbara Curtis Meares ('58)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Bakersfield Bomber Lunch
DATE: Sunday, November 14, 2004
TIME: 2:00pm
WHERE: Coco's Restaurant on Rosedale Highway/Jet Way
DIRECTIONS:
Highway 99 to Rosedale exit; West on Rosedale;
left on Jet Way and follow the road into Coco's
parking lot
All Bomber Spouses and Friends are welcome!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Hey there Bombers & Bomberettes...whasssuuuuppppp?
Well, Maren, I really think that's a cool move for
you...actually all three of them.
#1...going to be near your g-kids, even if it is muggy
part of the year. Mine are scattered from New York to
Colorado and a under-age daughter in CA. Hard to find any
common geography that is humanely habital and fair to all
(Hudson Bay?).
#2...Your management of the website and ability to say:
"enough's enough".
#3...And, your discretion with your address. In fact, I
have at least twice inquired to your personal email
address for an address to send money and had no response.
My guess...you know I'm such a crazy guy that I might t-p
your tree or egg your door if you sent my comments to "the
back page" as Pappy Swan ('59) put it. So, how 'bout
getting one of those PO boxes at a USPS facility or Mail
Boxes, Etc. (now known as UPS Stores).
[Look for an email -- coming to your inbox SOON -- that
will have my address. -Maren]
Guess I'll just have to stuff money down your shirt before
you leave.
{GO FOR IT, JEFF!!! I ain't scared of nuthin'. -Maren]
On a totally different subject...I notice with great pride
that the long established tradition of the "Sandstorm" and
"Columbian" being honored for excellence has continued.
There was an article in the Tri-City Herald a week or so
ago giving credit where credit is once again. How cool!
Gil...oh, THAT Blankenship...I (duh) hadn't made the
connection.
See you at the Pizza Hut!
[Huh? How about the Round Table!! See the entry (above
in today's Alumni Sandstorm) from Gary Persons ('57) &
Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) -Maren]
-dj jeff Michael ('65) ~ in the Tri-Cities - where it was
snow free for Halloween. It almost always snowed on
Halloween in Colorado the 20 years I lived there.
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>>From: Ken Staley ('68)
Re: Please Vote!
In an election we're unlikely to see again in our
lifetimes, with hope and prayers at least, this election
seems to demand our participation more so than many in
recent years.
I urge and implore all registered Bombers and their
friends, regardless of their political affiliation, to go
and VOTE TODAY! It's too important to sit on the
sidelines and watch!
VOTE EARLY!
-Ken Staley ('68)
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>>From: Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
Re: Bomber Presidential Survey
Go to http://www.rhssf.org/survey/president2004.htm
to participate in a Bomber Presidential survey.
We can see how well the country's vote matches the
Bomber opinion.
Polls are only open on Nov 2.
I'll give the breakdown after the election.
-Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/03/04
Dateline: Richland
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4 Bombers sent stuff today:
Gus Keeney ('57), John Richardson ('58)
Roger Gress ('61), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Hi all,
Great Morning
I got up this morning to the sun shining brightly and
no wind. We were sitting out on the patio having coffee
and reading the paper and chatting with the people
walking by. More folks are showing up here in Yuma way
more early it seems this year. My new neighbors must have
come during the night with Washington plates on their
motorhome. I guess I had better go greet them and see if
they are related to Bombers!
Re: Chuck Curtis ('55-RIP)
I came to check my email and saw the note from
Barbara Curtis Meares ('58). As I wrote to her, he will be
missed by all of us who had the pleasure to know him.
-Gus Keeney ('57) ~ Sunny and 72 degrees already at 8:45
this morning. Another great day in Paradise
(Yuma, AZ)!
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>>From: John Richardson ('58)
To: Barbara Curtis Mears ('58)
Re: Chuck Curtis ('55-RIP)
Barbara, I was truly saddened to hear that Chuck had
passed on. I remember watching Chuck play basketball and
was he ever good. He will be missed by many. Please
except our heartfelt condolences.
-John and Katie Richardson ('58)
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>>From: Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
To: Barbara Curtis Mears ('58)
Re: Chuck Curtis ('55-RIP)
Sorry to hear about Chuck's passing and I will let
his cousins Gary Curtis ('62), Sharon Curtis Gress
('63), and Debbie Curtis Myre ('68) know.
-Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: Move to Louisiana
Richard Anderson ('60) will be publishing the
Sandstorm from today till I get to my new home in
Louisiana. Thank you, Richard.
The U-Haul is 95% packed... I'll spend 11/3 cleaning
and packing the remaining stuff and plan to head for
Richland on 11/4 -- to arrive in Richland at LEAST in
time for pizza at 5:30pm on 11/4 at the Round Table on
Torbett. I'll be giving out Bomber hugs like CrAzY and
hope to see lots of Bombers there.
Still no projected arrival date in Louisiana... stay
tuned....
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/04/04
Dateline: Richland
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5 Bombers sent stuff and 2 Bomber funeral notices today:
Jim Andersen {'61}, Mike Brady ('61)
John Adkins ('62), Shirley Collings ('66)
Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAYS Today:
Twins: Betti & Robert Avant ('69)
Darren McIntyre ('82)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Jim Andersen {'61}
Re: Gordon Andersen ('54)
Gordon will be having by-pass surgery Thurday-am at
Sacred Heart in Spokane. Thanks for your prayers in
advance; will keep everyone posted.
-Jim Andersen {'61}
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Additional Reading (Opinion)
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
Re: 2004 Club-40 Photo CD Album
If you are interested in receiving a photo CD album
from the recent Club-40 reunion weekend, send me an email
that includes your Postal Mailing Address [aka snail mail
address]. I will send you a CD in the next outgoing mail;
and, you can make the $10.00 payment to me by return
mail. For those of you that will be attending the pizza
farewell to Maren on Thursday [at Round Table on Torbett
-- 5:30-8:30] and are interested in a photo CD album, I
will be there and will have some of those CD's with me.
-John Adkins ('62) ~ Richland ~ sunshine and a
"little breezy"
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: 1977 Annual
Is there anyone with an extra 1977 annual? I have a
1966 classmate who would like to purchase one. Please let
me know at the above address.
Thanks so much,
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
Re: Bomber Presidential Election results
<http://www.rhssf.org/survey/bomberelection.htm>
[See where 100% of zero Bombers in NY gave their votes to
Buffalo (Bob)!]
More results to come.
-Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Charles "Chuck" Curtis ~ Class of 1955 ~ 10/22/37 - 10/31/04
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/05/04
Dateline: Richland
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5 Bombers sent stuff today:
Tom Hughes ('56), George Swan ('59)
Lora Homme ('60), Ray Kelly ('63)
Michael Davis ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAYS Today:
Charles Cox ('56)
Judy Cameron ('60)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: South Puget Sound Area/Fife luncheon
No reservations necessary!
DATE: Sunday, November 14, 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 Northbound, Exit 136-B (Port of Tacoma)
I-5 Southbound 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!
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Editors, Alumni Sandstorm
Re: Ten percent never get the word.
In ancient times, when I was in the Marines, we had a
saying that "Ten percent never get the word." When it
comes to the Alumni Sandstorm, the editors obviously
receive and review all of the entries sent in and they
both control what is published. Furthermore, they both
either write and or review their own comments published
therein. Therefore, it is obvious that they are not
included in that ten percent. But I must be! What the
"heck" (avoiding the "coarse language" taboo), did I miss
over the past two weeks? Actually, I am at a loss to
understand both editors. Recently, you reissued your
Editorial Policy and then continued to publish articles
on taboo subjects.
As Maren said in yesterday's Alumni Sandstorm,
"Richard Anderson ('60) will be publishing the Sandstorm
from today till I get to my new home in Louisiana." So,
Richard, I will be up front and say, "You allowed this
morning's 'slap in the face' so the following is to you."
"Re: Ontario Thugs Threaten Grosse Pointe Expats
(Opinion)," whose opinion? Oh! I get it -- an editor's
trick to encourage the reader to read on, right? After
the intensive discussion of a week or so ago, I was
amazed to see that you published the entry by Mike Brady
('61) today. It was the most blatant violation, that I
have read in Sandstorm, of your own "Taboo Subject" list;
specifically, political invective/rhetoric, libelous or
defamatory material, and negative opinions. And this is
your first "solo" issue since Maren entrusted it to you.
Where will you take it from here? Your own editorial
policy also states: "We expect courtesy and respect
of fellow alumni in the Alumni Sandstorm. We reserve the
right to edit for clarity and good taste. ... We try not
to let submissions that are purely opinion in nature or
entries of non-Richland material creep into the Alumni
Sandstorm." Richard, I respectfully suggest, "TRY
HARDER!"
To reiterate a statement that I advanced before,
"Don't wet down my leg and then tell me it is raining,"
meaning: don't establish a list of taboo subjects that we
cannot write about in the Sandstorm only to violate it
yourself by publishing those posts that perhaps agree
with your own personal opinion rather than sticking to
the Editorial Policy that you as an editor have imposed
on other Bombers. However, Richard, I agree on one of the
points that you allowed: "for you, change may be
difficult."
To: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: (Opinion piece from Sandstorm 'Op-Ed' page (2004-11-04)]
Read Pappy's commentary on the 'Op-Ed' page
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where I'm
remembering that I first started reading the
Alumni Sandstorm about a year ago and I'm
thinking that it is a wonderful publication
and I am really hoping that it does not self-
destruct. However, I respectfully (and I
emphasize "respectfully") suggest to the
editors -- Cut the crap! Either stick to your
own Editorial Policy as most of us writers are
now trying to do or throw this thing open and
let the rest of us defend ourselves and counter
these insults. Beginning to wonder if it's
worth this hassle?
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>>From: Lora Homme Page ('60)
To: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: [Opinion piece from Sandstorm 'Op-Ed' page (2004-11-04)]
Read Lora's commentary on the 'Op-Ed' page
-Lora Homme Page ('60)
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>>From: Ray Kelly (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Bomber Presidential Election results [view them at:
<www.rhssf.org/survey/bomberelection.htm>]
Since 61% of the Bombers voted for Bush (and so did I
although I wasn't in the poll), I guess we were even more
correct than the country at large.
To: Lee Upson ('63); if you're watching, sorry!
-Ray Kelly (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Michael Davis ('74)
I noticed that Richland did not play Pasco this year
in Big Nine football (Thank God!). I'm wondering how many
years do you have to go back to find the last time
Richland and Pasco did not play each other. There's
something for you to do, Jacobs and Richardson!
-M. Davis ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/06/04
Dateline: Richland
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Editor's Note from Richard Anderson:
John Northover ('59) asks (infra) "... I am not sure what
qualifications our 'editors' have to be editors."
I came to Richland in January 1956. I attended Chief
Joseph Junior High School. My English teacher at Chief Jo
was Mrs. Ora Cottrill. I am qualified.
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17 Bombers sent stuff today:
Carol Horstman ('53), Gloria Adams ('54)
Millie Finch ('54), Bill Berlin ('56)
Marla Jo Lowman ('55), Max Sutton ('57)
George Swan ('59), John Northover ('59),
Lora Homme ('60), Sandy Finney ('60)
Jim Andersen ('61), Irene de la Bretonne ('61)
Lee Upson ('63), Linda Reining ('64)
Deedee Willox ('64), Guy Lobdell ('66)
Anonymous
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BOMBER BIRTHDAYS Today:
Becky Rulon ('66)
Gerald Stein ('66)
BOMBER LUNCHEON ~ Las Vegas
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Carol Horstman Massey ('53)
Does anyone know where I could possibly purchase a
'54' Annual, or get a copy of one? My husband Morris
Massey, Class of '54, didn't get one and he would like to
find one or a copy; if you know where I can find one,
please let me know. Would appreciate the help in locating
one.
-Carol Horstman Massey ('53)
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>>From: Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
MY TWO CENTS (for what it's worth)
As I recall, the Sandstorm website was started for
giving us the opportunity to share "remember whens'".
That was great. Time evolved and entries started coming
in that voiced opinions of various subjects. The Editors,
in their wisdom, opened websites allowing us to voice
those opinions freely. It did not interfere with those
who wanted to share memories. I see no problem with that.
Can you imagine the position we've put Maren and
Richard in when we start sending in entries that some
people may take exception to? There is absolutely no way
you can please everyone. It seem to me they have tried
every thing they can to accommodate all of us. Either by
publishing our input or offering alternative web sites
where we may say whatever we want to say about anything.
Please, let's give Maren and Richard the credit they
deserve and not take them to task over something they've
tried hard to prevent. This is intended to be a "fun"
site for alumni to share great memories of Columbia High
or Richland High, depending on your age. Let's not mess
it up. Write anything you want to write, just give the
Editors the opportunity to print it where it fits the
best.
-Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Re: The Internet Sandstorm
Yesterday someone wrote into the Sandstorm with
nothing but complaints! This mode of communication has
been hanging around here for years, and it is a positive,
fun, way to remember our growing up in Richland, etc.
If anyone is not happy with how it is going, then
just like a remote on the TV, you don't have to read this
and can choose not to even receive it.
I am saddened by people who just always want to find
fault with others, things, and life itself. Let's enjoy
every minute we have and fill it with good thoughts,
instead of trying to run people down.
I wouldn't ordinarily respond to something like this,
but I know that Maren and Richard through the years, have
attempted to run this in a way to satisfy those who just
want to have some fun remembering and chatting with
former classmates. Perhaps we can get back to remembering
when we ran behind the mosquito wagon, etc.
Bomber Cheers,
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Marla Jo Lowman Kenitzer ('55) and
Sandy Finney Harvego ('60)
Reminder - Bomber Luncheon in Sacramento
DATE: November 8, 2004 (Monday)
COFFEE TIME: 11:30 A.M.
LUNCH TIME: 12:30 P.M.
WHERE: Coco's Restaurant
PHONE: (916) 966-0707
ADDRESS: 7887 Madison Ave, Citrus Heights, Sacramento, CA
DIRECTIONS: The restaurant is located on the NW corner of
Madison Ave and Sunrise Blvd.
From Hwy. 50, exit at Sunrise and go north 4.1 miles,
turn left at Madison.
From the West: exit I80 at Madison Ave (East) 4.6 miles,
make a U Turn at Sunrise.
From the East/North: Exit I80 at Sunrise (South), 4.1
miles, turn right at Madison.
We have reserved a private dining room and we do need
to have a head count. We had such a good time last
meeting and in part it was due to the privacy. Hope to
see all of you on the 8th.
-Marla Jo Lowman Kenitzer ('55) ~ West Point, CA
-Sandy Finney Harvego ('60) ~ Sacramento, CA
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Editor:
I too was blindsided by Mike Brady's ('61) comments
under his hidden title. Just about anyone who reads the
Sagebrush Rag knows where I stand, or stood, on the recent
election, and participated in the Bomber poll too, so I
was dumbfounded with Mike's political comments in the
Sandstrom. I would love to dive in on the other side of
the political spectrum in the Sandstorm but have not
because it is not the right platform to carry out your
personal political views.
Pappy is right. The Sandstrom editors not only have
the right to edit materials but also have the obligation
to scan incoming materials for items not intended for the
Sandstorm's established format.
We as Americans have a lot of repairing to do after
this election and we have to start right now. Articles
like Mike's only drive the division further apart.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in Anacortes, WA where the weather
is fair and the living is good.
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>>From: Max Sutton ('57)
To George "Pappy" Swan (59). Good for you Pappy. He's
needed someone to let him know what's and what's down. I
doubt he will print this message, but we shall see. Max
Sutton (57)
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>>From: John Northover '59
Re: Editorial Guidance
I agree with my fellow classmate - Pappy the Puddle Man
'59. The 'policy' established by the editor's of the
Sandstorm seems selective at best. Given that, I am not
sure what qualifications our 'editors' have to be
editors. Perhaps the 'editors' title and function should
be changed to 'assembler.'
That is the 'editors' would assemble the emails we send
in ... format the days emails into our Sandstorm email
and send it out. Do not spell check, do not correct any
fractured syntax or change anything that is received from
any one of our fellow BOMBERS that have something to say.
Some times I use a antinymom as a metaphone and on
occasion I have been known to use a aphostrophy in a
goodly sense. I just hope you get my meaning.
I will be my own editor ... which is what I do now ... I
have a track ball. On the track ball is a little wheel
that I turn to move the cursor up or down in the daily
Sandstorm .. stopping at the first sentence of each
literary gem ... If that sentence intrigues me ... I read
the second ... etc. etc. etc. ...
As soon as I loose interest in the daily drivel ... I
move on to the next BOMBER's submission and repeat. I
have the power to NOT READ any thing I want. There are
many subjects I have absolutely interest in. If one of my
fellow BOMBERS write about one of my who-cares-subjects
... I move on. NO HARM NO FOUL!!
I do not need anyone to 'edit' anything for me. I am
free to choose. Everyone of our fellow BOMBERS has that
same POWER ... Freedom of Choice. Use it!!! OR Maren
and Richard will color the Sandstorm to their own evil
purpose ... OHHhhHHHh NOooOOOoo ... Mr. Bill!!!
So to Maren and Richard ... put it all in. Let us pick
and choose. If one of our fellow BOMBERS is upset by
some submission ... one can answer and place that in the
Sandstorm, email the individual on a personal basis, have
a bad hair day or move on with life!!!
Yours in respectful indifference ... From Paradise -
where all the women have the choice of whether they want
to wear a bikini or not, all the men have the choice of
whether to have a shot of Tequila or a Martini or both
occasionally on a regular or ill-regular basis, and where
all the children are still wise beyond their years.
john northover - '59 - 7 41
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Maren's "Richland Send Off" Pizza Party
If all overnight stops for Maren and Burt are
anything like last night on their southbound journey,
they should have a good trip. God Speed. There must have
been 35-40 Bombers and spouses showed up. Thanks Jan
Bollinger Persons ('60) and anyone else for making the
arrangements. My wife, Jeanne, and I very much enjoyed
the Pizza Party. It was great to once again reunite with
Puddle Pals and all Bombers who showed up. And I did not
go home hungry.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where I'm still
thinking about that combination Pizza. Hmmmm,
shoulda bought another one for Darby's and my
lunch while bird hunting today.
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>>From: Lora Homme Page ('60)
Re: Personal Attacks
I've heard privately from some of the people who have
written in to the Sandstorm and, as a result, received
irrational emotional tirades through their personal email
from the lunatic left. I've heard from some of these
people myself. The glory of democracy is that people with
differing views are free to discuss and debate issues
freely. In our country we have two major political
parties with differing philosophies from which to chose
our leaders after having heard both sides proposals for
the governing of our lives.
I thoroughly enjoy a good debate and now and then
throw something in just because I know it's going to get
a response and I frequently learn something from the
opposition. But I refuse to get into a slapping contest
with out-of-control, angry people who have nothing to
back up their opinions so stoop to personal attacks. He
who loses his temper, loses. I have decided to just
ignore them. If they don't have the courage to express
their RATIONAL opinions, as opposed to emotional personal
attacks, in a public forum, they're not worth my time.
-Lora Homme Page ('60) ~ Enjoying the beautiful sunny
fall day in the Tri-Cities.
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>>From: Jim Andersen ('61)
Re: Gordon Andersen ('54)
I am glad to report he had successful by-pass surgery
Thursday late afternoon in Spokane. Will be home in 5-7
days.
-Jim Andersen ('61)
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>>From: Irene de la Bretonne Hays ('61)
To paraphrase a quotation easily printed in today's
(11/5/04) Sandstorm, thus, this altered quotation should
also be readily printed in tomorrow's Sandstorm:
> "Since 61% of the Bombers voted for Bush ...
> I guess they were even more INCORRECT
> than the country at large."
-Irene de la Bretonne Hays ('61)
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>>From: Lee Bond-Upson ('63)
To Ray Kelly ('63):
You¹ll regret that vote. Certainly not today, and
probably not tomorrow, but soon, and for the rest of your
grandchildren¹s lives.
--Lee Bond-Upson (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:George(Pappy)Swan('59)and Lora Homme Page('60) well
said! agree completely with both your posts from Friday,
November 5th, 2004----where is the Sagebrush Rag when we
NEED it??? Gary(Behymer, 64)did you give up on
publishing it? it was a good forum for us to discuss
things other than the "warm and fuzzies" that the editors
only want in the Sandstorm.
Linda Reining('64)........Bakersfield, CA.....blasted
wind blew the latest storm to Las Vegas AND Los Angeles!
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: Maren's Trip
Maren just called; it's 9:27pm Pacific Time, Friday.
They [Burt's driving] are doing fine, just entered
Wyoming and are still driving. They sounded like they are
enjoying the trip. I miss her already!
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA
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>>From: Guy Lobdell ('66)
To: George (Pappy) Swan ('59)
I read with great interest your comments in the
11/05/2004 Alumni-Sandstorm. I think you hit the nail on
the head (I just hope you're not poundin' nails inta your
life raft out there in the middle of your pond). I am
quite certain that this type of editorial freedom has
occurred several times in the past, and NO I can't quote
specific instances.
Oh well, it sorta reminds me of a lifer E-6 with 24 years
in the Corps tellin' ya ta do it that way because that's
how he wants it done and don't worry about what he does,
besides he is a Staff NCO.
Guy Lobdell (66)
PS
Maren-Richard, or whoever edits this
message............This is a slam on Marine Corps Staff
NCOs (lifers as opposed to career Staff NCOs, not on the
editorial board of the Sandstorm).
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>>From: Anonymous
"Pappy",
Does it really require 500+ words ( Not to mention the
"rebuttal") to say: "Perhaps Mike Brady's entry would
have been better sent to the "Sagebrush Rag"?
If Richard make a mistake...he made a MISTAKE!!! That
does not call for a verbose response from anyone.
After all, HE is the Editor and could have as well simply
left your entry and "rebuttal" out...
If as you say, "Beginning to wonder if it's worth this
hassle?"....perhaps, no, I won't go there...
-Anonymous
(Which is always the case)
God Himself does not propose to judge a man until he is
dead. So why should you?
-Anonymous (A different fellow, with a good idea)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/07/04
Dateline: Richland
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24 Bombers sent stuff today:
Dave Brusie ('51), Dick Pierard ('52)
Dick Wight ('52), Dave Rhodes ('52WB)
Curt Donahue ('53), Millie Finch ('54)
Ray Hall ('57), Lora Homme ('60)
Irene de la Bretonne ('61), John Browne, Jr ('61)
Roger Gress ('61), Ed Quigley ('62)
John Adkins ('62), Helen Cross ('62)
John Campbell ('63), Dave Wittenbrock ('63)
Frank Whiteside ('63), Carol Converse ('64)
Bob Mattson ('64), Donna Fredette ('65)
Lesley Wood ('66WB), Pam Ehinger ('67)
Mike Howell ('68WB), Gary Turner ('71)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAYS Today:
Marilyn "Em" DeVine ('52)
Dan Haggard ('57)
BOMBER LUNCHEON
Class of '58
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Dave Brusie ('51)
Maren,
Yes! please give us the address. I am one of those
delinquents. Please stay away from the diving platform on
"lake Ponchatrain" [close: 'Pontchartrain' -ed]. I think
that's how you spell it. I damn near drowned in that lake
when I was a young airman at Keesler Air Force Base with
Ray King many years ago. Helped a girl that couldn't swim
get to the platform. Have fun with the Grits and Chikory.
-Dave Brusie ('51)
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
From a person who has spent a lifetime in the writing
business, I am happy to inform everyone that the main
qualification for being an editor is a willingness to do
the job. My hat's off (well not right now because it is
cold in Massachusetts and my bald spot shivers) to Maren
and Richard for their good work. I wish I could have been
there to buy them a beer and pizza to show my
appreciation. But I am sure my esteemed brother Burt
('59) is keeping her well-supplied with such on their
epic safari across the country.
Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: Dick (Attilla the Hun) Wight ('52)
Re: Editing, opinions et al
As an off-and-on ALUMNI SANDSTORM subscriber, I
haven't known much about the policies of the folks who
put this delightful (usually) periodical together. I
certainly am a "free speech - 5th Amendment" type of
fellow, but the guidelines Maren and Richard have
espoused seem reasonable to me, considering the intent of
SANDSTORM. Keep in mind our editors, publishers or
whatever you wish to call them were apparently self-
starters in getting this thing going. If some of the
subscribers aren't happy with the site, then perhaps
withdrawal is the better option. It ain't like these
folks are on our payroll; our subscription "dues" are
voluntary, and likely don't do much more than cover costs
of hardware, software, website costs, et al. Besides, the
SANDSTORM is after all intended to let COL-HI grads
exchange reminisces, get-togethers, personal news, and
other mostly light-hearted aspects of life. As the ol'
saying goes, the subjects of sex, politics, and religion
are seldom discussed calmly ... or even rationally.
If Maren or Richard from time to time violate their
own guidelines, I'm willing to call it an oversight.
If anyone wants to discuss politics with me, you have
my email address.
-Dick (Attilla the Hun) Wight ('52)
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>>From: Dave Rhodes ('52WB)
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the pizza party for
Maren. I also want to thank the people who spend so much
of their time putting the Sandstorm together. I also feel
that most of us Bombers are rational human beings who are
able to make decisions for ourselves and to accept the
opinions of others. I have always loved the fact that I
had the opportunity to be a Bomber for two years, and a
Bomber in my heart forever.
Alice and I had a chance to meet some people we did
not know when we attended the pizza party. We are new to
this area and soon will be living in Kennewick. We moved
here for the same reason that Maren is going her way,
grandchildren.
Have a happy Bomber day,
-Dave Rhodes ('52WB)
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>>From: Curt Donahue ('53)
To: Everybody
Re: Griping
Quit your bitching and just enjoy this medium for
staying in communication with fellow graduates from a
great high school in one of the most unusual cities in
the world.
-Curt Donahue ('53) ~ Federal Way, WA
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Re: Editors
I must say some of you Bombers out there really
surprise me daily. Who in their right mind would think
that Maren and/or Richard are "evil"? I think that is
way below the belt. I have not heard so much negative
discourse since a few years ago.
Perhaps some of you were not reading the Sandstorm at
that time. People wanted a place to be able to write in
about childhood memories, growing up in Richland, school
activities, etc., and the majority of people wanted that,
and did not want a forum for people to expound on their
political or religious views. And, it has been going very
well, as we have picked up more and more viewers of this
fine paper.
It is an enormous task to be able to have this
delivered to us on a daily basis, and it should be kudos
to Maren/Richard, not ridicule. Think about it, would you
be willing to undertake such an operation?
I think it is time for people to take a deep breath,
move on to the things of today, for it is a present you
know!!
Bomber cheers,
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Ray Hall ('57)
Hi friends,
When I wrote you stating that I was going to have a
hernia operation next Tuesday, November 9, I didn't think
that I would get so many positive responses from you. It
is needed and I thank you all for your kind thoughts and
wishes. What a support group you are for me. Thank you
very much. I will be updating you when I get out. Once
again, thanks for caring.
-Ray Hall ('57)
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>>From: Lora Homme Page ('60)
Re: Editors and Going Away
I attended the send off party (thanks, Jan Bollinger
Persons ('60), for being the organizer, get-things-done
person that you are) for Maren Thursday night and had a
great time. When I arrived, I was standing there looking
around the room and I spotted a big guy wearing a Bomber
jacket standing in the middle of a bunch of people. I
went over to ask him which one was Maren since I'd never
met her in person, looked at his name tag, and guess who?
Our own sweet Richard. To make a long story short, he
finally told me where she was, I got to meet and talk
with her in person, and am sorry that she's going so far
away. Thank God for the internet, she's as close as the
click of a mouse. Have a good safe trip, Maren; I'm
looking forward to having you back on line soon.
To: Maren Smyth and Richard Anderson, Editors
I WOULDN'T HAVE YOUR JOBS FOR ANYTHING! Thanks for
doing a difficult job that many of us seem to have
suggestions regarding how it ought to be done and thanks
for being thick enough skinned to let it roll off. My
responsibilities keep me pretty homebound so your efforts
with the Sandstorm have provided hours of diversion and
entertainment for me. My only suggestion, Richard, is
please don't add or modify a subject line for my entries
and listen to George "Pappy" Swan ('59). Heh heh.
Once again, I love a debate and good discussions but
only as long as they remain fun and/or interesting as
opposed to emotional and irrational. I've noticed that
when there is a topic of interest being discussed,
Sandstorm participation picks up. That can't be bad.
-Lora Homme Page ('60)
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>>From: Irene de la Bretonne Hays ('61)
I was surprised and pleased to see my entry printed
in today's Sandstorm (11-6-04). Surprised because our
editor has a long history (from the earliest beginnings
of the online Sandstorm, (e.g., mushroom cloud) of
selectively editing out perspectives she does not support
and leaving in those she supports. I truly think she does
not always know the difference and is mostly unaware that
she does this. Since the 90s, I have not tested this
observation. So the results of this test surprised me.
Congratulations to our editor for positive growth.
-Irene de la Bretonne Hays ('61)
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>>From: John Browne, Jr ('61)
Re: Editorial policies
I salute our present editor for an even-handedness
that is not always so apparent in our beloved 'Storm...
and, as a former student of Ora Cottrill's, meself, can
only add "'nuf cred!" The policy of sequestering certain
comments seems like a good one, to me ... as Juan the
Sailor put it, a few lines lets you in on what to expect
--and one can read further or move on, as one wishes. I
*do* like having some proof-reading and spell-checking
energy exerted, though, because it makes some posts
easier to read (and lends the occasional non-sequitur,
mangled homonym, etc to the mix).
I, too, have missed the Sagebrush Rag; and fear that
the address list got so heavy that it may have slipped
and fallen deep into one of the many traps that Gary has
set for missives from former Nigerian oil ministry
assistants (and/or their counterparts in Rumania and
Brazil); and is electronically enmeshed for the duration.
As a result, a number of us must be unwilling exiles,
driven to remotest Blogistan, where the very anonymity
can perpetuate the gravest misconceptions. In The Rag, at
least, we had a sense of some common experience (the
better to appreciate our diverse opinions)... ^..^
JHBrowne, Jr. ~ Vashon Island, Wa
-John Browne, Jr ('61)
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>>From: Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
To: Irene de la Bretonne Hays ('61)
Re: Your new quotation.
Spoken like a sore loser.
-Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
[And this, Roger, is a perfect epitome of what 100%
minus one -- you -- of the Sandstorm readership DOES NOT
WISH TO SEE IN THE SANDSTORM! (And it will not, ever
again, appear while Maren and I are editors of this rag.)
-Richard]
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>>From: Ed Quigley ('62)
Re: editing of posts
To: Bill Berlin ('56), John Northover ('59), and
Mike Brady ('61)
Hey John, in an ideal world, your ideas for
"assembler" would probably work. But! As you know, we
don't live in an ideal world, unfortunately. Five years
ago, I helped set up a Mac-specific (computers ... you
know, that other 5%!) free help web site, in response to
the takeover (and eventual demise) of the NoWonder PC/Mac
site, by AOL, who wanted to make it a "for profit" site.
It took 6 months, literally thousands of exchanged emails
(since the 13 people involve are scattered all over the
world), and lots of international legal advice. Since the
"community" is much the same as the Bomber community, we
wanted to keep things mellow, inoffensive, and friendly
to all ages and both genders, our guidelines were pretty
general and, boiled down, came to "No discussions
involving religion, politics, or sex." We deemed these 3
subjects "hot buttons", in which no amount of discussion
would do anything to change anybody's mind, but could
result in lots of hurt feelings and anger, since they are
so subjective.
Luckily, since I'm one of the "moderators", most of
our members, about 1,400, are pretty mature, and I can
count the number of times I've had to step in, almost on
the fingers of both hands. But, since the topics are not
constrained to just computers or Mac problems (which are
very few, mind you! :) ), sometimes the posts come pretty
close to going over the edge. Usually, a private email
will take care of the problem. So, I can understand what
Maren and Rick run into occasionally.
Being a "political animal", I certainly understand
the desire to jump into a discussion on politics, but it
seems to me, that the Sandstorm's "main page" is not the
place for it. However, when Rick or Maren put a link to
another place, I never figure that I can just innocently
go over there and find something inoffensive, and I think
it's silly to just assume they did it for no reason. I'm
almost impossible to offend, but I realize that there are
many of delicate sensibilities; I would think that they
would be aware of that, and not click on the links, as
did Bill Berlin. I am NOT faulting him for that, just
asking for some understanding. That said, I would advise
Mike Brady that there are a lot of sites out there that
welcome political discussions, and are, indeed, happy and
anxious for people to write in and "get into it!" with
them. Unfortunately, a lot of people get their feelings
hurt on these web sites, as people are generally not very
gentle with each other!
To: Lora Home Page ('60)
Just remember, Lora, all the lunatics are NOT on the
left! :)
And, finally, to Pappy:
Careful there, Pappy; you're startin' to sound a mite
"curMUDgeonly" (11/5)! :)
To both Maren and Rick, I extend my thanks for THIS
site, and the hard work they put in on it. I look forward
to my "Bomber-fix" every day!
-Ed Quigley ('62)
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
Re: Sandstorm Entry - or not - Your choice
There is an old axiom -- don't find fault without a
alternative course of action -- I submit the following.
It has been a historic truth, that the Sandbox concept
of distributing opinion entries has not done well.
It also causes some concern when opinion pieces are
presented within the "Daily Sandstorm" format. We have
recently seen some opinion subjects listed and tied to a
link if you choose to read them.
I actually think "The Sandstorm" is strong enough to
support both concepts. For your consideration -- perhaps
a "page two" could be added to the Sandstorm. What I mean
by this is: at the end of the "Daily Sandstorm" a divider
line be placed and opinion entries could be found below
that line, or on "Page two". If a reader chooses not to
be involved with opinions -- simple -- don't go below the
line. Now I am no authority and Maren is surely more able
than I to consider the technicalities of such a change in
policy -- I am just offering a plan for consideration.
-John Adkins ('62) ~ Richland ~ frost last night and fog
this morning -- but a mostly "sunshiny" day.
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
1.. I am very glad to learn that the farewell party for
Maren was a great success, and to learn of their progress
across country. I am just sorry they aren't coming this
far north on their trip, so we Indiana Bombers could show
them some Hoosier hospitality (if transplanted).
2.. Maren and Richard are doing us all a great favor by
editoring [I *had* to leave this as-is; it may not be a
word, but it ought to be -Richard] the Sandstorm. I think
they are well-qualified, and perhaps more important
motivated to do the job. I doubt the Sandstorm would be
as interesting as it is without their efforts.
3.. I rarely read the other options, but I agree, I'm
glad they are there.
4.. I have several friends, whom I don't agree with
politically, so we've agreed not to discuss our
differences, and I think we should keep politics out of
the Sandstorm.
5.. I think items about being Americans and supporting
our men in uniform do belong in the Sandstorm.
6.. I think Maren and Richard are doing an excellent job
of a difficult task of deciding what to include and what
not to include, because there are several options open to
them.
7.. If you think you could/would like to do this task,
why don't you volunteer to help them, maybe they can use
help, maybe not.
8.. I'm still in the house by the little lake enjoying
the last bit of Indian summer before the first frost.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, Indiana
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>>From: John Campbell ('63)
It's not that I don't like a good discussion on
important issues, but I agree with the Sandstorm policy
on their "warm and fuzzy" policy. This is a forum for
things that unite us, not divide us. I have never seen
anyone change anyone's mind on their political or
religious choice through their perceived logic or put-
downs. Sometimes we just have to agree to disagree.
There are (or should be) other forums such as the
Sagebrush Rag (still going?).
-John Campbell ('63)
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>>From: Dave Wittenbrock (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Florida Everglades
My wife and I decided to spend a couple weeks
visiting the Florida Everglades, the Keys, and Miami. We
have never been there and it has always sounded
fascinating. So I thought I would tap into that immense
data base of Bomber knowledge. Are there any Bombers who
would like to share their favorite sights, hotels, or
restaurants? We will be in Florida the first two weeks in
December.
Bomber Cheers,
-Dave Wittenbrock (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Re: Let's get back to the old Sandstorm
Okay, now everyone has had his or her say, so let's
not keep the dissension going and destroy the Sandstorm.
I really think some of the articles are a result of not
having the Sagebrush Rag to vent things. I am as
political as anyone and have a big mouth and a lot to
say, but let's not ruin a good thing.
However, if we are going to have a POLICY for the
Sandstorm, EVERYONE, both readers and editors, need to
abide by it. Richard and Maren have done a great job, and
we should all be grateful for their hard work.
May I suggest that the EDITORIAL POLICY link be
printed at the bottom of each Sandstorm with the other
addresses. That way, EVERYONE knows the rules and then
Maren and Richard can simply RETURN articles to senders
with the message, "VIOLATES SANDSTORM POLICY." Then the
editors are not put in the position of having to be the
bad guys and portrayed as CENSORS.
Gary, you really need to re-activate the Sagebrush
Rag if you can. I think you have a lot of potential
contributors at this time.
We all have a common bond as Bombers and need to
agree to disagree and leave it at that. So, please,
everyone, KNOCK IT OFF and follow the policy. And if the
Sagebrush Rag is re-activated, vent your feelings there,
or go exercise and take a cold shower! Maren is moving
down here by me, and she doesn't need another big
headache after her move.
-Frank Whiteside ('63)
PS-- OOPS!! I forgot that I already had suggested to
Maren that the policy be printed at the bottom and just
realized today that it WAS printed there after I sent my
article.
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
I am in agreement with those who have written in
about what this site is all about. It's all about the
memories of childhood. It's all about the positive things
going on in our lives at the present time, like
birthdays, anniversaries, and grandbabies. It's all about
being here for one another and praying for one another in
times of sadness. We need to continually be encouraging
each other no matter what. For those who write in that
have that great sense of humor that can make the rest of
us laugh -- that's good! It's always fun to get a weather
report. I hope that we can continue for years to come
with this site. Our editors do a great job! My hat's off
to them!
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA ~ We're having
some very nice days before the rains hit once again.
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>>From: Bob Mattson ('64)
Re: Maren update
Bombers, got a call from Maren at 9:45 Saturday
night. Burt, the navigator and herself were east of
Dallas-Fort Worth. After fueling up and getting something
to eat, they were going to crash out at a rest stop and
then cover the last 500 miles, arriving at her new digs
tomorrow. Good news to hear.
Later,
-Bob Mattson ('64)
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
Re: the election
To Irene and to Lee, you are so right on. It is a sad
sad day for the world and for this great country of ours.
All we can do is pray and get involved. Don't get so
mired in depression that you can't get back. Onward
Christian Soldiers!
-Donna Fredette ('65)
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>>From: Lesley Wood Nelson ('66WB)
Re: Ed Wood ('62)
Because of the Sandstorm, your sisters -- from Texas,
Oregon, and North Carolina -- are able to collectively
wish you a Happy 60th Birthday today, Sunday November 7.
And the best of everything as you begin your 7th decade,
Edward (Ed, Eddie, Et).
With much love, Lesley, Francie, and Boo,
-Lesley Wood Nelson ('66WB)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Oh, I can't believe what some of you are saying.
Maren and Richard are doing ALL OF US a great big favor
by taking care of our beloved Sandstorm. Then the few
ruin it by make slams on our editors. What makes you
think the editors of newspapers or magazines could do any
better, let alone you?
I enjoy my Sandstorm every morning. I love the light
hearted banter we have in here. Leave the political stuff
out of here. This is a "warm fuzzy" room. Besides, our
political views are just that, OURS. I may not agree with
you nor you with me and that is what our country is made
up of. So leave that stuff out of here.
As for correcting our spelling and misuse of grammar,
there are just too many entries to do that too. It is up
to us to correct our own mistakes. I for one just laugh
when a PhooBah is made. Most of the time I'm laughing at
myself. I'm no writer and I sure can't spell! (I'm a
great nurse but a rotten speller)
So please, please, let's get away from all this
bickering. I don't normally write like this. I'm a happy
person at heart but these last few days of Sandstorm have
made me cry. Please let's not fight in here and let Maren
and Richard know how much we appreciate all the hard work
they have done and are doing.
If you have comments about any of this write ME
[Deleted from Archive Edition], not the Sandstorm!
Bombers Rule,
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Mike Howell ('68WB)
I personally enjoy the Sandstorm and the way we stick
together about things and memories and disagree about
other things. I have to agree with Maren (since she put
this site together) that it is a place for happy
thoughts, memories, and information that Bombers want to
know. I have been entertained by David Rivers and his
Birthday Blessings and have felt the hurt of the passing
of old friends. For some reason, I don't know if it is
the animosity caused by this past election or not, but we
seem to be divided for no reason at all. We are the same
people we were a couple of years ago and this place we
come to for fun has been turned into a battlefield of
opinions. Come on Bombers, let's put our friendships back
first and let politics go.
-Mike Howell ('68WB)
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>>From: Gary Turner ('71)
Linda Reining, I couldn't agree with you more (a
phrase that you may never see on the Sagebrush Rag!!).
The beauty of the Alumni Sandstorm is that it brings
together a very diverse group of people who have one
common thread: we all grew up in a town with many unique
characteristics, characteristics that have for better or
worse defined much of what we are today. Sadly, the
nation is experiencing a divisiveness unseen since the
sixties. It impacts all of us in many ways every day and
I always look forward to my all too brief trips to
nostalgialand that the Alumni Sandstorm provides. Let's
keep the discussion to Richland, RHS, and other related
topics that we can all enjoy. The politics and religion
should go to the Sagebrush Rag where we can disagree
without being disagreeable.
For Lora Homme Page. That sword cuts both ways. I
have received several emails to my personal email address
filled with personal attacks from the Irrational Right
(opposite of the Lunatic Left, as you put it) after
posting my opinions on the Sagebrush Rag. The key is that
these were posted on the Sagebrush Rag, not the
Sandstorm. I took it as a compliment since, as you
stated, a loser resorts to personal attacks when they are
unable to counter your argument. If anyone receives a
personal attack based on a posting on the Sandstorm, they
might want to consider why their post would prompt an
attack and take it to the Rag.
Finally, I applaud Richard and Maren for the
excellent job they do as assemblers, editors, or whatever
you want to call them. It is a thankless job and we
wouldn't have this forum without them. I personally have
never had any issues with their editing or censorship
until this current political thread recently erupted. I
hope this is the end of it. If not we could soon see the
end of the Alumni Sandstorm as we know it. Do not let
that happen.
-Gary Turner ('71)
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Dateline: Richland
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Oh no! Not another Editor's note.
Richard here. I played a bit of a nasty trick on
everybody a few days ago, a trick which has caused poor
Mike Brady ('61) all sorts of grief. I'll explain in a
day or two, right after I relieve Bill Berlin and Pappy
Swan of the guns that they are plotting to use on me.
But, it's still Halloween season (sort of) so I have
provided a treat. It's about editing and guns and
language and guns and it's by Mark Twain and it isn't
very long and it's really really funny. Click this link
to read all about how James Fenimore Cooper ain't all
that he's cracked up to be:
Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses
things
about guns?
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15 Bombers sent stuff today:
Betty Ely ('47), Gus Keeney ('57)
Jan Bollinger ('60), Lora Homme ('60)
Mike Brady ('61), Roger Gress ('61)
Helen Cross ('62), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Linda Reining ('64), Deedee Willox ('64)
Bill Wingfield ('67), Mike Howell ('68-WB)
Michael Davis ('74), Brad Upton ('74)
Karen Davis ('76)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAYS Today:
Barb Eckert ('61)
Spencer Houck ('71)
BOMBER LUNCHEON
Northern California -- Sacramento
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Betty Ely King ('47)
Re: Great job Maren and Richard
I am sorry I did not go down the street to your Pizza
Party. I was in deep depression. You both do a great job.
I don't know if I can say this; but, the Saturday before
the election, I had my picture taken with the man that
John Kerry saved in the war. He was a Republican for 34
years and changed to vote and campaign for his friend,
John Kerry.
-Betty Ely King ('47)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Kudos to Maren and Richard for they have both at
times sent my entries back or asked me if I really meant
to say something I had written. I am becoming notorious
for putting things in writing that I wish I could have
written differently, it seems. My sister Missy ('59) and
Mary Jones Metcalf ('56) can vouch for that at this
point. I think the forum is a great one and they are
doing a very good job of keeping us from getting out of
line. I am very thankful they have the grit to face all
this every day.
-Gus Keeney ('57) ~ In Yuma, AZ where it is raining
today!!! What the heck is going on!!!???
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>>From: Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
Re: Sandstorm Editorial Policy
Judging from the number and intensity of posts
regarding Sandstorm editorial policy, it seems rather
clear that there needs to be an "all or nothing" approach
to enforcing the published policy. Either ALL posts must
comply (my preference) or NONE need comply -- in which
case, the policy needs to be reformulated. It is
unrealistic to expect one side to sit quietly by while
the other gets in its licks, unchallenged. The editors
cannot open the door just a crack and then decide to slam
it shut when the inevitable rebuttals rush in. I don't
think any of the posters object to being sent to Page
Two, so long as ALL controversial posts are isolated in
the same manner. The one policy that would be very easy
to enforce is the most important of all to me: no
anonymous posts, ever! And especially not when they
confront other posters by name. What can possibly be the
justification for allowing this?
Our Deputy Editor openly stated at Thursday's
gathering that he lets the "taboo" subjects in as a way
to stimulate discussion. True to his word, it appears
that he has turned away no posts since then, although he
did put one poster on notice yesterday. The fact of the
matter is that debate does stimulate discussion, and
without a bit of controversy, there seem to be very few
contributors, lately. Some days the Sandstorm reads
rather like an announcement sheet, with mostly birthday
congrats, meeting or lunch announcements and funeral
notices. Those are important topics and part of the glue
that unites us; but after six years of publication,
perhaps we've exhausted many of the "warm and fuzzy"
topics like running behind the mosquito wagons and
Termination Winds.
Maybe we all need to put our minds to creating a list
of new Richland topics to nudge memories and encourage
posts on those subjects. My favorite reading is the
personal experiences of Bombers (true or richly
embellished). Some who have great stories are reluctant
to write but might be willing to submit a private one-
line suggestion to add to an ongoing topics list -- sort
of like the daily listing of birthdays. I'm
brainstorming, here ..... y'all jump in when you're
ready!
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) ~ Spokane - Cloudy and 50º,
a good day for putting Christmas lights on the roof
before the snow flies.
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>>From: Lora Homme Page ('60)
To: John Adkins ('62)
Your suggestion that the Sandstorm is strong enough
to support both warm fuzzies and opinions and that there
be an opinion page is excellent. I'm not sure why some
people feel compelled to read posts that they know are
going to make them uncomfortable, but if there is a
definite boundary that they must pass to get to them and
since we're all adults here, it's time for them to take
responsibility for their actions and NOT GO THERE.
To: Ed Quigley ('62) and Gary Turner ('71)
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Read this commentary on the 'Op-Ed' page.
-Lora Homme Page ('60)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
WOW!
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
To: Barbara Eckert (Classic Class of '61) and
Spencer Houck ('71)
Have a Happy Birthday.
-Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I want to add my Happy Birthday wishes to a great
member of my class -- the Class of '62 -- Ed Wood. I
didn't want to risk spoiling the family surprise so
didn't dare publish this before.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, Indiana ~ where
we've had a wonderful weekend of sunshine and warmer
weather (about 60, but winter is creeping in, seeing
lots of Canadian geese flying overhead, a sure sign
by the little lake.)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: Arrival in Gretna, LA (as related to Deputy
Editor Richard via RIAD)
We, Burt and I, arrived in Gretna (which is across
the river from New Orleans) at noon PST (Burt won't set
his watch to local time because he will be returning to
Bombeville soonest) -- 2:00pm CST. More to follow when
the computer gets fired up and there is more time to
relax.
Gotta run; my phone card is down to twenty minutes.
Bomber and Sandstorm cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Just a reminder that the Bakersfield Bomber Luncheon
is this Sunday, November 14th, at 2:00pm at Coco's on
Rosedale Highway.
If you need directions, email me.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ cold in Bakersfield, CA but no
rain as yet -- keep predicting, but wind keeps
blowing the rain clouds towards Southern CA (82 miles
south of here). RATS!
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: Maren's [and Burt's] Trip
Maren called Saturday night, but I didn't get her
message until Sunday morning. At 9:30pm Saturday they
were just east of Dallas-Ft. Worth. Looks like they are
making good time. I'm happy for her moving close to her
grandchildren; who wouldn't want to be near them?! But,
every mile takes her further away from us, and I'm NOT
happy about that!
Love you, Maren.
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA
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>>From: Bill Wingfield ('67)
Happy 80th Birthday Bomber Mom, Carol Wingfield!
-Bill Wingfield ('67) ~ Augusta, GA ~ but in Bomber Land
for Mom's 80th BD. Nothing could be finer.
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>>From: Mike Howell ('68-WB)
By now Maren is probably trying to figure out what
room each box goes in and trying to find the coffee pot.
I sure hope so. Not that she needs any more work than she
already has but at least it is a new chapter in her not
so humdrum life. I know she is looking forward to holding
(and changing) the newbies. "GO GIRL!" you earned it. If
you will send me the exact spelling you want I will send
you a matching set of necklaces for you to give for
Christmas. Mother and kids etc.
I want to personally thank you for your work on the
"Sandstorm" and I hope you and Richard continue to do so.
On a brighter note, I go in for spinal surgery on the
15th and the doctor has promised that I will walk out of
the hospital without my crutches and not need them again
unless I break a leg walking on the beach. I would sure
like people to put in a good word to the Lord for me. I
can use all the help I can get. I hope to be able to go
to Richland this next summer for Hot August Nights. I
want to be a spectator this year. I am looking forward to
seeing everybody again. Some of you I visit now and then
and others I think I will but never get time to do.
-Mike Howell ('68-WB)
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>>From: Michael Davis ('74)
To: all
Re: the recent griping
How 'bout a group hug?
-M. Davis ('74)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
I think what we are seeing in the Sandstorm is a
reflection of what we just went through with the
elections. The mean-spirited, dishonest (almost comical)
campaign ads were truly sad to watch and an embarrassment
to our country and sensibilities ..... and apparently they
worked. I'm not pointing fingers at either party; they
are both guilty. We are a reflection of our society and
it's not pretty. I encourage all of you Bombers, no
matter if you lean left or right, to write to all of your
politicians and demand the end to the negative ads. Tell
me why I should elect you, not why I shouldn't elect the
other guy.
-Brad Upton ('74)
PS-- Can I still make fun of Mike Davis? It's so easy.
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>>From: Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
Wow! Mike Davis, Brad Upton ..... where are you?
[Oddly enough Karen, both weighed in today. Do you have
any ESP powers we ought to know about? -Richard] There's
nothing but negativism in this ol' paper and we need
something to smile about.
Prayers to Jumbo (Davis ('82)) and Jen (Mauer) on
their "journey" over the next month. God be with you
both.
Bomber ladies of 1976; how did the coast trip go? I
thought of y'all.
-Karen Davis Scheffer ('76) ~ NOW nearly a Deer Park
resident and glad to be out of Spokane.
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Dateline: Richland
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25 Bombers sent stuff today:
Dick McCoy ('45), Marilyn "Em" Dow ('52)
Dorothy Keys ('52), Dick Avedovech ('56)
Mary Jones ('56), Missy Keeney ('59)
George Swan ('59), Lora Homme ('60)
Mike Brady ('61), Jay Siegel ('61)
Helen Cross ('62), Gary Behymer ('64)
Kathy Coppinger ('64), Gary Setbacken ('64)
Donna Fredette ('65), Linda McKnight ('65)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Mike Howell ('68-WB)
Claudia Stoffel ('68-WB), Steve Piippo ('70)
Vic Marshall ('71), Lynn Noble ('72)
Michael Davis ('74), Mike Neidhold ('77)
Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAYS Today:
Dick Boehning ('63)
Kandy Smith ('63)
Dick Pierce ('67)
Tom Schildknecht ('70)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Maren and Richard
It may be morning in Gretna, La, but is mourning in
Richland.
Also, I always wondered why I felt like I fell out of
bed after reading Fenimore Cooper. Thank you my favorite,
Mark Twain.
-Dick McCoy ('45)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" Dow ('52)
Hi everyone,
Now that the furor of the elections has (hopefully)
died down, I want to submit my new and (hopefully) final
email address: [Deleted From Archive Edition].
As you see in the above paragraph, I have a lot of
hope ..... for the present, for the future, for joy and
good health and happy times for all Bombers and their
families, and their families, etc., etc., etc.
I was glad to see so many people at Maren's "going
away" party at Round Table. Good plan!!! Thank you to
those who set it up.
Blessings on you all,
-Marilyn "Em" Dow ('52) ~ in increasingly chilly, and
very beautiful Richland, in its fall finery.
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>>From: Dorothy Keys Harding ('52)
Ladies and friends of Class of '52 will meet:
WHEN: Tuesday, November 16, 2004
TIME: 1:00pm
WHERE: Las Margaritas Restaurant (back room)
627 Jadwin Ave., downtown Richland
If you can come notify:
Dorothy Keys Harding
or Helen Bartlett Sullivan Mowery
or Bev Smith Jochen
Or you can call one of us so we can give the restaurant
an approximate head count.
Hope to see lots of you there.
-Dorothy Keys Harding ('52)
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>>From: Dick Avedovech, Jr. ('56)
Now that the election is over, I can admit that I am
a proponent to "Arm Bears!" since I no longer bear arms
myself. (Have to admit that I still own an antique 12
gauge, double barrel shotgun.) I say, give the bear a
fighting chance. All he has is a few teeth and some long
claws which are no match for an idiot with a gun greater
than a .22 cal. I wrote in on my ballot an initiative to
arm bears legally rather than to sneak around the
government's back to arm bears. However my write-in
initiative was voted down, no doubt by those who want to
keep bears at arm's length with their guns. Oh well, such
is a voter's life. Back to what moonshiners do - hide
behind the bushes to conduct their god-given right to
make moonshine and arm bears.
-Dick Avedovech, Jr. ('56)
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>>From: Mary Jones Metcalf ('56)
Re: Gus Keeney's ('57) entry of yesterday
Just have to share the humor of Gus Keeney's ('57)
entry as it's kind of an inside joke that won't be
apparent to most of you readers!
Gus has a unique perspective on Maren's and Richard's
role as editors (or whatever has been determined to be
the politically correct term) and what it takes to
carefully, nay, critically observe the narrow path of
non-offensive submissions. You see, he has the "grit" to
face the diametrically opposed positions of the two women
mentioned in his note yesterday; i.e., his sister, Missy
('59) and his friend, Mary Jones Metcalf ('56), AND
remain on speaking and emailing good terms with both.
Since neither Missy nor I have been "out of line" in
spite of our polar opposite positions on religion and
politics, perhaps Gus should be given an Award of Merit
for maintaining decorum and spirit between two extremely
opinionated females.
And, to all who might think otherwise, I have totally
enjoyed Missy's company and figure that there truly is
hope for this nation since the two of us can inhabit the
same room without the need for aggravated verbiage.
I also add my kudos for Maren and Richard and hope
that you will continue to keep this forum as it was
originally intended.
-Mary Jones Metcalf ('56)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Whew! Big sigh of relief. Maren and Burt are both
safely in/about New Orleans. I watched them leave on
Friday morning about 9:30 and when I heard on Sat.
evening that they were approaching the Dallas/Fort Worth
area, I was thinking, "ARE THEY INSANE?" Having just
watched brother, Gus ('57), suffer the consequences of
falling asleep at the wheel, I am a little bit paranoid!
To: Brad Upton and Mike Davis
You are both a breath of fresh air!
To: Sandstorm Editors
I personally appreciate keeping controversial topics
-- i.e., religion, politics, sex -- out of the pages of
the daily Sandstorm. Providing another forum such as the
Sagebrush Rag or the Sandbox was an excellent way of
handling that policy. Sometimes when I am reading my
daily Sandstorm, someone will make a statement in the
first sentence or two of their entry that upsets me even
if I quit reading it and go on to something else. Maren
and Richard do a great (and sometimes thankless) job of
providing this wonderful tie to our past and to each
other. Sometimes it has to be a difficult call if
something qualifies as "controversial" and everyone makes
mistakes. I really like Maren and if she were perfect
(sorry Maren, you're almost perfect, I know!) I don't
think I would be able to stand her! I love what the
Sandstorm has added to my life and I wouldn't want to
lose it. If you have a controversial subject you need to
expound on, write a letter to the editor of your local
newspaper. It works for me!
To: Marilyn (Em) Devine Dow ('52)
What a lovely party your family hosted to celebrate
your big birthday! I was proud to have shared that with
you and hope your actual birthday (yesterday) was great
too!
Wow! I don't think I have ever been this wordy (at
least not in the Sandstorm).
Bomber Cheers,
-Missy Keeney ('59) ~ Richland, Washington
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Oh... okay...
-Pappy ('59)
PS-- Can I be anonymous too, from now on? [NOOooo .....
not on my watch, Pappy. -Richard] It just seems .....
safer.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
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>>From: Lora Homme Page ('60)
Re: see Pappy's submission, supra
Ha ha ha ha! Right on, Pappy! I wonder what ol'
Richard would do if we all started writing in
anonymously. [Piece of cake! "Access denied!" I'd pitch
'em. Would make editing the rag *really* simple.
-Richard]
Re: James Fenimore Cooper
Thanks, Richard, for sharing "Fenimore Cooper's
Literary Offenses" by Mark Twain! I laughed my head off
and feel vindicated after all these years. Looong ago
when I was still a kid, I decided that science fiction
probably wasn't improving my mind much and that I needed
to acquire a little culture. I should at least try to
read some of the classics of literature that weren't
required reading in school. Since Chingachgook
(pronounced Chicago) was a TV series or something and I
liked outdoor adventure stories, I decided to start with
Cooper's Natty Bumppo tales.
After having struggled through the first one, I knew
it wasn't going to be easy, but I was determined to get
ejecated. I managed to get through all of them. The only
thing that I can think of that I've been more relieved
when it was done is ninth grade algebra. I don't think I
had ever encountered such boring, insipid characters or
such flimsy unlikely plots in my whole short life.
However, since they were American classics, I figured it
must be my lowbrow taste and lack of educated discernment
that prevented me from appreciating the great literary
qualities that they must possess so I kept my opinion to
myself and went on to England and Charles Dickens ..... a
little more to my liking. None of them quite measured up
to Isaac Asimov, but, oh well, I was acquiring culture.
At last, I can come out of the literary closet! James
Fenimore Cooper is the worst writer I ever read! At least
if my taste is lowbrow, I'm in good company. Thank you,
Mark Twain for having the courage to call a spade a
spade!
And now, all you James Fenimore Cooper fans out
there, please don't write to me at my home to protest.
I'm not interested in a personal relationship with any of
you. Mark and I have so much in common. Heh heh!
Re: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) closed her excellent post
yesterday with a suggestion that it was time to put up
Christmas lights and I flashed on a cherished Richland
memory. Does anyone else remember the short little street
out on the shelter belt, I think it was Elm Street, where
all the residents on the street put up elaborate
Christmas lights and decorations during the late forties,
early fifties? It was a Christmas tradition for my family
to go for a drive down Elm street to see the decorations
for several years. Does anyone remember how long those
people continued decorating like that?
-Lora Homme Page ('60) ~ Thinking snow for Christmas!
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Guns & Butter
Hey, I've got a good idea! What about separate Club
40 reunions for the Kerrys (K) and the Bushies (B). Of
course the K's would meet on the left side of the State
of Washington and bring butter while the B's would meet
in Richland and bring guns. However, the B's would have
to be careful not to accidently shoot one another.
Mr. Editor:
Is this pushing it a little too much? [Nah, I owe you
one after sandbagging you last week with a subject line I
wrote for your Op-Ed piece. Besides, a bit of gentle
satire enlivens this staid rag. -Richard]
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Jay Siegel (Classic Class of 1961)
Re: Editors and editing
Having been involved in the publication of several
periodicals over the past few years, I must agree with
the statement that the person(s) who edit are the ones
who are willing to accept the job. With the acceptance of
the job comes both privileges and responsibilities. The
greatest responsibility is to get the paper out! If they
do that, then filtering the content is the individual's
responsibility -- if you don't like it, don't read it.
Personally, I have been a member of "the Men From La
Mancha" since junior high. I have jousted with enough
windmills to have acquired a "Don Quixote Badge, 3rd
class". One thing that I have found out is that something
controversial published in a paper such as the
"Sandstorm" will very seldom influence anyone and will
most often infuriate.
I have three letters on gun control (a subject near
to my heart, and the cause of many broken lances!) and
two on the election. These are two and three-page
missives in WORD. I can write such a letter, venting my
anger and frustrations or expressing support and
agreement. This allows me to change my thinking if
necessary (yes, I do change my opinions if facts support
the change), speak my piece and not make any unnecessary
enemies. All political officials are excluded from this
policy.
We are probably the only school in the world with
such a great communications device as "The Sandstorm".
Each of us should be "assistant editors" and be sure that
what we submit is actually good for the "community" and
not just the clanging of our own personal bells!
Clear blue skies and warm, gentle breezes,
-Jay Siegel (Classic Class of 1961)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
If anyone doesn't think Richard is qualified to be an
editor (and he most definitely is), just read that site
he highlighted in his Not Another Editor's Note. Any
thoughts I had of being a writer are gone, as I got tired
just reading that bit of information, that he called
short. I don't understand the trick at all, but perhaps
all will be revealed.
I'm still in sunshine in cold weather (below 40
degrees) by the little lake.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From Gary Behymer ('64)
I believe most everything has been covered by the
Alumni Sandstorm? Perhaps it's time to put it to bed?
Saying that, how about someone taking over the Sagebrush
Rag? You can change the name to The Sagebrush Sandstorm
or the Alumni Rag.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Kathy Coppinger ('64)
To: Deputy Editor (Plenipotentiary) Richard
Kudos goes to you, too, Richard. Don't let the
***b......s*** get you down. You are doing an excellent
job.
-Kathy Coppinger ('64)
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>>From: Gary Setbacken ('64)
Happy Birthday to all my Marine brothers (November
10th) and God bless all the guys in Iraq who are "GETTING
SOME" for all us "old farts".
Semper Fi,
-Gary Setbacken ('64) USMC
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
Re: Iraq
Read this commentary on the 'Op-Ed' page.
-Donna Fredette ('65)
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
To: Lora Homme Page ('60)
Read this commentary on the 'Op-Ed' page.
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Kudos to Mike Davis and Brad Upton for coming in when
needed! I'm all for the Group Hug ((((((HUG))))))!!
Re: Mike Howell ('68-WB)
You have my prayers. I wish you God's speed in your
recovery. Please keep us posted on how you're doing!
Bombers Rule!
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Mike Howell ('68-WB)
To: Michael Davis ('74)
Be sure to include me in that Group Hug. I would love
to be included especially by some of the Bomberettes I
remember.
-Mike Howell ('68-WB)
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>>From: Claudia Stoffel ('68-WB)
Re: Warm and Fuzzy
I just spent 3-4 hours outside watching the Aurora
Borealis (Northern Lights). It was quite a show. I'm a
little north of Spokane where there isn't much light in
the sky, so stars are abundant and brilliant. I saw the
lights shining for a long, very long, time ... I just
couldn't stop watching. It is truly amazing what this
world has to offer. As I watched cars buzz by on the
highway I wondered if they could see it and were they
thrilled too or if I was just over-reacting. I was
wondering how far they were visible tonight and how many
Bombers saw them too. Did anyone in the Tri Cities (or
anywhere else) see them too?
-Claudia Stoffel ('68-WB) ~ North of Spokane in Colbert
where they are starting to build housing developments
all around. I have watched hundreds of trees go down
this summer ... guess it won't be dark out here
much longer.
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>>From: Steve Piippo ('70)
Re: Brad Anderson ('02), USMC
Bomber graduate Brad Anderson and former freshman
roommate of my son Scott ('02) at Central Washington
University several years ago is currently in Iraq as a
USMC combat soldier going from house to house.
Brad turned 21 a few weeks ago in combat. As a
student he was/is top notch. Care packages include: baby
wipes, BBQ sun flower seeds, gum, lip balm, gum, Sponge
Bob items, seasonal stuff. Care package must be addressed
as below and will take approximately two months to
arrive.
P.F.C. Brad Anderson
E. Company 1st PLT. 2-5
P.O. BOX 55573
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5473
Re-deployed.
To: Sandstorm Editors
Looking at all these future Bomber alumni kids
surrounding me here at RHS who will one day be reading
the Alumni Sandstorm ..... keep up the good, time
consuming labor of love editorial work.
-Steve Piippo ('70)
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>>From: Vic Marshall ('71)
I sure do wish all you political types would get off
your soapboxes and get back the original purpose of this
site: to share MEMORIES of growing up in Richland. I get
enough reality the rest of the day; I don't need to see
it here!!!
Re: New Bomber Subject
Someone pointed out that perhaps we should
investigate some new subjects about Richland instead of
getting into rhetoric over who has suffered the most
because of the election. I would like to nominate a
"pain" point that I recall pretty well from my younger
days ..... the Richland Police Department. I don't know
how it was outside of my "special time" (1963-1973) but I
would presume that there are a ton of RPD stories out
there. In retrospect, I pretty much feel sorry for the
poor cops of our day. Richland was such a "clean town",
mainly because of the qualifications it took to get there
in the first place, that true crime was pretty much non-
existent. So the cops didn't have much to do, except
hassle the kids (I'm going to suppose that they were
intimidated by the adults).
I have a few stories that I will throw out over the
next few weeks if this subject catches on but one of my
favorites involves a couple of other ex-Bombers: Wes
Gates (??) and Tim Gates ('70). I don't really know Wes
and haven't seen Tim in years but I'm thinking they would
be okay with this story. The story was related to me by
their dad, Richland American Little League coaching great
Floyd Gates (RIP).
If you recall, when President Kennedy came to
dedicate the new reactor at 100N in September of 1963,
all the Richland school kids got the day off to go see
the event. Many did go see him but a lot also used the
day as a free day to goof off. Apparently Wes and Tim,
falling in the latter category, were down at the river
with their BB-guns doing what young boys do with BB-guns
at that age: look for dangerous animals like sparrows and
magpies, and play war, etc. Apparently, the RPD had been
warned to look for "suspicious activity" during the time
of Kennedy's visit. Coincidentally, this BB-gun activity
also apparently qualified in their minds as "suspicious
activity". Since Kennedy's helicopter was due to fly
across the Columbus within 30 miles or so of where Wes
and Tim were, the RPD became concerned that, perhaps, the
Gates brothers were intent on "bringing it down" .....
with their BB-guns. So the RPD, again in their zeal to
contribute to National Security interests, "arrested" the
brothers and took them in to the police station. Floyd
was called to come get his delinquent boys -- but only
after Kennedy was safely back to Moses Lake and aboard
Air Force One.
To say that Floyd was miffed about the whole incident
would be an understatement, but I heard the story years
later as an amusing anecdote. Those of you who knew Floyd
can only imagine what choice words he had for the police.
Well, maybe that will prime some pumps on infamous
encounters with the RPD. I also hope you all notice that
I did manage to sneak in the subjects of both politics
and guns into this little story but hope my transgression
will be allowed. [Sorry Vic, but 'politics' and 'guns'
are no more subjects of this tale than were the set props
in an episode of "All in the Family". So, you're safe.
-Richard]
To: Richard and Maren
Keep up the good work. My fellow Bombers ..... let's
get back to gossiping about the past!!
-Vic Marshall ('71) ~ Beverly Hills, MI ~ where it is
sunny and bright ..... and 32 degrees. I think
maybe it's time to put the boat away.
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>>From: Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
To: Richard
When you decided to play the trick on Alumni
Sandstorm readers, you apparently forgot the pandemonium
that Orson Welles caused with "War of the Worlds".
-Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
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>>From: Michael Davis ('74)
Quite the profound statement by Senator Upton. Geez,
and I just thought he was a bald headed funnyman! That
boy has got substance!!!
He's got my vote!
-M. Davis ('74)
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>>From: Mike Neidhold ('77)
Re: Richland v Pasco Fuh-Bah
You would have to go back a long way to find out the
last time the Bombers and the Bulldogs did not play each
other. I have been around Bomber Football as a player and
coach for what seems like forever, and I can't remember
not playing them. I can remember when I was in junior
high, when Pasco and the Bombers would play twice a
year. Any one else remember that?
-Mike Neidhold ('77)
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>>From: Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
Re: Bomber Presidential Election results
Added more graphs to the <Bomber Election Survey>.
-Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/10/04
Dateline: Richland
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23 Bombers sent stuff today:
Betty Hiser ('49), Jim Grow ('51)
Ralph Myrick ('51), Betty Conner ('52)
Mike Clowes ('54), Darlene Trethewey ('56-WB)
George Swan ('59), Lola Heidlebaugh ('60)
Lora Homme ('60), Mike Brady ('61)
Jay Siegel ('61), Rosann Benedict ('63)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Frank Whiteside ('63)
Linda Reining ('64), Donna Fredette ('65)
Jim Heidlebaugh ('65), David Rivers ('65)
Steve Piippo ('70), Brad Wear ('71)
Barb Belcher ('72), Cecily Riccobuono ('77)
Gilbert Blankenship ('81)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAYS Today:
Bill Johnson ('57)
Carl Dvorak ('58)
Dee Shipman ('72)
Fred Meeks ('73)
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
<http://womenmarines.tripod.com/usmc_birthday.htm>
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49er)
MEMORIES:
How well I remember driving up to Elm Street and
looking at all the decorations. Have no idea when the
residents quit doing that.
Does anyone remember going down to what is now John
Dam Plaza and having Christmas programs with Paul
Beardsley leading the singing? He also did this for other
events. (Crowning of Miss Richland, for instance.)
Does anyone remember the Atomic Frontier Days? If you
were going into your freshman year they would initiate
you. I was scared they would initiate me!!
Does anyone remember the Hi Spot? The Mart? I spent
many an hour in the Mart.
Does anyone remember the fireworks after the war?
They frightened the younger children because they had
never heard nor seen them before.
Isn't it too bad that people are so quick to judge
but not very quick to give thanks? I think our editors do
a fantastic job. Keep up the excellent work. It's like
the TV, if you don't like it, turn it off. You don't have
to read the newspapers or listen to the radio or even
exist. That is your choice, if you don't like the
Sandstorm don't subscribe, it's like a nice warm fuzzy in
the morning.
-Betty Hiser Gulley ('49er) ~ south/government Richland
where it gets cooler each day and we have begun to
have fog in the early morning. Nice sunshine in the
afternoons though. Does anyone remember the fogs we
used to have in the late 40's?
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>>From: Jim Grow ('51)
Re: Vic Marshall ('71) Letter of Tuesday Nov. 9
Read this commentary on the 'Op-Ed' page.
-Jim Grow ('51)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Well, Harvey Montgomery ('50) and I finished blowing
out sprinkler systems Monday. We had perfect weather.
Cold mornings, but nice later on in the day. We did have
some difficult houses trying to find turn-offs, blow-
outs, valves, and sprinklers. I know just how bad it is
because Harvey says terrible, not blankety blank. When he
uses terrible, terrible, terrible, it is really bad. I
really enjoy working with Harvey. He is a great guy. I am
looking forward to working with him next year, that is,
if God wills it and the creek don't rise.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
Police Stories!
Yes, a lot of Police Stories are out there. When we
gather with former classmates, this is one that usually
comes up.
My husband Doug (Class of '52) used to work, during
summer break from college, for the City of Richland,
watering city-owned property lawns, and the cemetery.
There were no underground sprinklers in those days. Just
the big heavy hoses and the big sprinklers that turned
and squirted water in all directions. He had to go to
work at midnight, so that left the early part of the
evening open to fun and escapades.
He and two friends (Class of '53) had a goodly supply
of firecrackers left over after the festivities of the
Fourth of July. They were just riding around, and noticed
several police cars in the vicinity of the Ranier Bank,
in Uptown Richland. (Across the walkway on the same side
of Uptown from the Tahitian restaurant, and down the
street from Dawson-Richards.) One of them got the great
idea that it would be funny to toss some of their
firecrackers in the direction of the police, and see if
they were alert. The first time by, and toss, went
uneventfully, so they went by again. This time, there was
some attention paid to their little noisemakers. But the
third time, a police car was waiting, and followed them
out of the Uptown district, and out to Jadwin, past
Williams, and then turned on the lights and siren. (I
might add that one of the three was the son of one of
Richland's Finest, and the other two had 'occasion to
speak' to the force; it was pretty certain they were all
known by RPD.) They stopped, as scared as expected, and
waited. The policeman stuck his head in the window,
noting the three scared juveniles, and asked, "Do you
have any more firecrackers?" Of course, one couldn't
admit to having any such device, because that would
surely 'convict' them, and heaven knows what that might
mean. (Like parents being invited to step into the
picture, etc.) So, they said, "No," as they looked around
to make sure none were in sight. The policeman, wise man
that he had to be, told them to follow him down to the
Police Station. At that time, the headquarters were
located on Knight Street, across from what is now the
Federal Building.
The discussion in the car, other than the moans and
groans and wondering how a night in jail could impact
their standing in their parent's estimation, centered on,
"How do we get rid of the (several) strings of
firecrackers we still have?" The policeman was driving
fairly slowly, and it was mostly a straight line to the
station, and they feared that if the cop saw firecrackers
going out a window, he would stop, and get them,
fingerprints and all, or whatever the authority did in
those cases. They held on them as long as they dared, and
when the police car turned off Knight into the parking
lot, one of the guys decided that it was 'now or never'
and tossed the whole supply out the window. As the
policeman parked his car, they looked back, and there on
the windshield of a car they sat. Visible to the whole
world, and they were doomed! If the policeman noticed, he
didn't say anything.
They followed the policeman, each vying to be the
last one in, to the office. They were questioned, and
warned, and questioned, and finally, they were allowed to
go home -- just in time for Doug to make it to work. They
had to report in to the station once a week, for several
weeks, where they heard lectures on safety, and other
subjects that were not highly interesting to the
culprits, but none of the three remembers having the
parents' being notified.
The one thing the three had missed was the reason the
police were gathered at the Uptown district. There had
been an alarm from Rainier Bank shortly before their
arrival, and the police were gingerly trying to determine
if there was someone in the bank at the time, or if they
had left it, were they still in the area. You know, I
don't think that was ever revealed to any of us. We
believe it was a malfunction of the system, but, who
knows? Or cares?
-Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
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>>From: Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson ('54)
To: Lora Homme Page ('60)
You must remember that James Fenimore Cooper's
writings gave us some really bad movies and a great
television series. Outside of several books on robots,
and a history of the future universe, what else has Issac
Asimov done lately? Surely no great movies or bad tv
series.
And a philosophical question: Do bears really have
the right to arms?
-Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson ('54) ~ the fog has lifted (at
last) in Albany, OR
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>>From: Darlene Trethewey Dunning ('56-WB)
Does anyone remember the man who lived over by
Spalding grade school who rebuild bikes and sold them? He
gave me my first bike when I cried as I didn't have the
$20. Let's focus on the great things that happen in
Richland.
Love you all,
-Darlene Trethewey Dunning ('56-WB)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Marines everywhere
Happy 229th Birthday!
Hand ... Salute!
To: Those in it
I know that you will "not" go gentle into the dark of
night nor the light of day, "my Band of Brothers."
Semper Fi!
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Hi Richard - and Maren -
Please run our notice for the November Portland/Vancouver
Bomber luncheon.
DATE: Saturday - November 13, 2004
VISIT TIME: 11:00 a.m
ORDER LUNCH: 11:30
WHERE: DoubleTree/Columbia River
Take the Jantzen Beach Mall Exit off of I-5
Please contact Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60) if you are
planning to join us.
All Bombers, Spouses and Friends are welcome!
Thanks a bunch - for the notice and for the Sandstorm!
-Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
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>>From: Lora Homme Page ('60)
Re: Merry Shopping
One of the headlines on my home page today is "the
Shopping Season has started!" Shopping Season? What
happened to the holiday season; you know, Christmas and
Hanukah? Has the politically correct holiday now become
Shopping Season? Ok, then, since I always try to be
politically correct, I suppose I should wish you all
merry Shopping.
Instead of stars or menorahs we could decorate with
dollar signs. We could put up those money trees that they
sometimes use at bridal showers and decorate it with
currency, strings of coins, credit cards, and sales
receipts. Instead of snow, we'd spread those white
Styrofoam packing peanuts under it. We could put a bank
president figure with a big lighted cigar in his mouth on
top instead of an angel. Gifts could be wrapped in the
colorful store ads that turn the Sunday paper into a
thirty five pound tome. I guess we could keep Santa but
maybe we should change his last name to Sales.
You know those cute miniature Victorian villages with
the lighted windows that people display at Shopping time?
Those could be replaced with little models of strip malls
with parking lots instead of ice skating ponds.
Instead of carols we will sing advertising jingles.
Or:
Jingle coins, jingle coins, jingle all the way,
oh what fun it is to shop in the good ol' Bon Marche'.
Dashing to the mall, for a one-day, half-price sale,
up the stairs I run, got a coupon in the mail.
Well, you get the idea.
Hmmmm, it kind of loses something, doesn't it? Oh
well, Merry Shopping and a Happy New Purchase.
[Lora, Freberg already did this; sorry. -Richard]
-Lora Homme Page ('60) ~ Thinking packing peanuts for
Shopping Season!
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Controversial issues
In regards to Jay Siegel's ('61) comments,
"...controversial issues published in a paper such as
Sandstorm will very seldom influence anyone..."
Read this commentary on the 'Op-Ed' page.
I was not kidding about an eastside/westside reunion!
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Jay Siegel (Classic Class of '61)
Re: Happy Birthday Marines!
Once again, on this special date, there are Marines
going in harms way -- a moment of silence in remembrance
and appreciation of them.
And now a toast: "The past to learn from; the present
to live; and the future to look forward to." Semper Fi
Marines.
Clear blue skies and warm, gentle breezes,
-Jay Siegel (Classic Class of '61), MSgt USMC, Ret
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>>From: Rosann Benedict (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Heal the Divide
Read this commentary on the 'Op-Ed' page.
-Rosann Benedict (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
To Arms, To Arms
The Omnipotence of the Gold Medal Class of '63 has
been besmirched, all for the lack of a viable Sunshine
Committee. We all knew that Tuesday was the birthday of
Spiro Agnew and Mary Travers (she of Peter, Paul & Mary),
but we overlooked one of our own.
In the name of Art, Zip's, and all things Green &
Gold, how could we all have forgotten the 60th Birthday
of Dick Boehning? Be sure to call the boy and leave a
message. He'll call you back when he gets off of the golf
course.
Happy Birthday Dick, here's hoping you shot your age.
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Re: Maren's Welcome Back to New Orleans Lunch
On Saturday, November 20, we will have a Bomber lunch
get-together to welcome Maren back to her old stomping
grounds. Richland's loss is our gain! It will be at the
same restaurant as last time: The Quarter View Restaurant
at 613 Clearview Parkway in Metairie, LA, phone
504.887.3456 at 2:00pm. There are limited parking spaces,
but it is not usually real crowded at that time. If no
parking is available, park in the Sav-A-Center parking
lot next to McDonalds.
If you come I-10, get off at the Clearview Parkway
exit and head toward the Huey Long Bridge. Cross West
Metairie where you will see Krispy Kreme and McDonalds.
The restaurant is just the other side of McDonalds.
Please contact me ASAP if you plan to attend so we'll
know how many Bombers to expect. This was the only day we
could plan it before Thanksgiving. Try to attend if you
can!
-Frank Whiteside ('63)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Lora Homme Page ('60)
Re: Elm Street~~~~
I lived on Elm Street from 4th grade through my junior year
in high school---my mother, Hazel, along with other neighbors
(the McAllisters; Wises; Conrads; Dozers; Muellers; Taylors;
Garcias--know there were others, but these are the only names I
can remember) all decorated their houses and entered the contest
that the City put on (my mom won 3rd place one year---have the
picture someplace---she cut Santa's Toy Shop, reindeer, and elves
out of plywood and painted them). I don't know when it started or
when it ended---I only remember my mom doing it for a couple
years. the Garcia's lived about the middle of the street and if I
remember correctly, he always took first place.
To: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
Re: site for sending packages to service men and women in Iraq
Thank you so much for this link---went to the site, printed
out the lists of what to send--will be going to Target this
weekend and buying the necessary items and getting them sent off.
wish this had been done for the guys who served during Viet Nam,
maybe they wouldn't have felt so isolated from the rest of their
country. I know, I know, becoming too political, so I will stop
before I get banished to cyber space or some other "hot" place.
Re: Sagebrush Rag
I'm sorry to hear that it might "bite the dust", but I do
agree with the editors that the Sandstorm needs to be just a
place for "warm and fuzzies"---I like reading about everyone's
experiences as a kid in Richland and the things we all did as
kids--we should all be dead from running behind those mosquit
trucks! some of the memories have been long forgotten, til
someone writes about them, and then gets the "juices flowing" and
I remember even more things about growing up in the BEST damn
place in America and with the BEST group of kids, EVER!!!! I am
proud of my home-town and proud to be a Bomber and a part of this
Alumni Sandstorm!!!!!!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - supposed to get more
rain, but so far, clear skies and no rain clouds in sight!
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
Hey, Mike Brady ('61), that is a great idea!
Absolutely hilarious. Thanks for the laugh! I needed it.
I guess my entry was too libelous.
Bomber Cheers,
-Donna Fredette ('65)
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