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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 01/01/05 ~ HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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13 Bombers sent stuff, and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Anna May Wann ('49), Millie Finch ('54)
Children of Barbara Chandler ('59-RIP), Derrith Persons ('60WB)
Judy Willox ('61), Vicky Fitzgerald ('61)
Dave Hanthorn ('63), Donni Clark ('63)
Maren Smyth ('63 & '64), Jeff Michael ('65)
Mike Howell ('68WB), Betti Avant ('69)
Lori Simpson ('70), Larry Crouch ('71)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mark Perkins ('75)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike FitzPatrick ('80)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: Pappy's Elfs
Dear Pappy, I'm so sorry, I thought you knew your elves had come
over to help me. I spent the 20th and the 21st in the hospital and
they came to my rescue. What fun we had. I still don't understand
how I could see them, but my daughter couldn't. Her two little dogs
knew they were here though.
The fun started when we pulled the two prime ribs roasts out and
started to coat them with olive oil and spice rub. The olive oil
made a great slippery hill for them to roll down. They kept yelling
"Carmichael Hill"!!!!! It did get a little messy when we started
rubbing the seasonings in. My daughter couldn't understand what I
was laughing it. She thought we were just preparing prime rib to
bake. I made the little critters go change clothes and I had to wash
their oily attire. The great fun was Christmas Eve. I told them they
had to stay in my bedroom on top of the bed where the dogs couldn't
reach them. They had fun playing amongst the pillows playing hide
and seek, using the pillows and bed as a trampoline, teasing the
dogs, knowing full well the dogs couldn't reach them. Occasionally
the dogs would dash into the bedroom and start barking. Poor dogs
got yelled at all evening "What are you barking about, there is
nothing in here". (If only my family had known your elves were
here.) Then Christmas morning they started to take the white silk
balls off of the Christmas tree and give them to the dogs to chew
on. The poor dogs got into so much trouble. No one knew it was the
elves egging them on. I know my family thought I had flipped my lid
when I just kept laughing all of the time. The poor puppies kept
climbing into my lap asking for an explanation – they figured they
had been displaced in Grammy's house.
The elves really put on a show when two of my grandkids announced
their wedding plans. One will be married in August and the other
in September, both here in the Bellevue area. The elves turned
cartwheels, danced, sang and promised they would attend both
weddings for me. (How lucky can you get?!!!)
Well finally everyone went home, the elves helped me clean up the
house. I fed them well, sent them home to you in clean clothes and
they should be ready to reap havoc at your place again, they said
they hoped they could go skating on your "puddle" this evening to
celebrate New Year's Eve. They do need to explain to you why they
didn't leave you a note on where they were going.
The sun is shining here in beautiful western Washington, and a new
and better year is on the horizon. God Bless and Happy New Year to
everyone.
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Happy New Year to all Bombers and their families. Where did this
year go - we had so much fun, and now will "rev-up" for 2005. I wish
for all of you a prosperous and happy year, filled with love, joy
and peace, family, kids, grandkids, greats and even mother-in-laws!!
Most of all I pray for health for all of you and for those of us
with medical problems, may we become stronger each day.
Maren (oh how I miss you) thank you for another great year of
getting the news to us, even in your moves, thanks to your helper
Richard. Look forward to hearing from everyone this year.
Don't party too hardy tonight or you will be sorry tomorrow!!!
(age does make a difference) :) Here's to all Bombers
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Children of Barbara Chandler ('59-RIP)
To Those Who Knew and Loved Our Mother;
Our Mother, Barbara Chandler, passed away early on December 29,
2004. Mom, as most of you know, has put 10 years of life into the
last year and was still living fully until very recently. Mom was
surrounded by her three children until the end and, we believe, left
us in peace, ready for the huge glory that awaited her. We know
that Mom loved all of you and is grateful for her relationships and
friendships with each of you. We will miss her, as we know you all
will, and we will celebrate her life with joy and remembrance of her
loving, compassionate spirit. Details of her Memorial Celebration
will follow.
Mom's obituary will appear in the Tacoma News Tribune this Sunday,
January 2, 2004. You can also view her obituary and check for
Memorial Details at http://www.moutaninviewtacoma.com/ after 4 pm
on Dec 31. In honor of our Mother, we encourage everyone to post
a comment, a memory, or a thought about Mom on Mountain View's
website. Click on the obituary/guestbook option after the above
date and time to do so.
-Mark, Kelly and Mike, Barb's Kids [Barbara Chandler ('59-RIP)]...
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>>From: Derrith Persons Dean ('60WB)
Just wanted to say thanks for all the memories. In 2004 I met
some wonderful people who are Bombers!! I can now put faces to names
of those who write in! September saw me taking steps of new found
freedom! Yippee I do like going to all the Bomber lunches, both here
and in Spokane. Maybe this next year I'll travel and go to more
lunches!! Happy New Year to all!!
-Derrith Persons Dean ('60WB)
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>>From: Judy Willox ('61)
To: All Bombers Everywhere
A very Happy New Year and a wish for world peace to come in the
following year. May God bless you all. Happy New Year!
http://web.icq.com/friendship/swf/0,,16961_rs,00.swf
-Judy Willox ('61) ~ Richland - where it snowed, is gone, and
looking for more to hit. We are blessed when you think of
so many others and what they are suffering.
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>>From: Vicky Fitzgerald Dwight ('61)
Just recently signed on to the Alumni Sandstorm email. Just want to
wish everyone Happy New Year and the best for 2005! Gosh, it's hard
to believe 2004 is already over.
Cheers from Bellevue, WA!!
-Vicky Fitzgerald Dwight ('61)
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>>From: Dave Hanthorn ('63)
Frank Whiteside ('63) asked if any other Bombers or their families
were affected by or had stories from the Tsunami disaster in the
Far East. As some of you know, my wife (Noi) is from Thailand and
of course she still has family living there. Her family lives in
central Thailand, well away from the disaster area. However the
husband of one of her sisters was on an island in the south of
Thailand on a business trip. The Tsunami wave hit Thailand at about
8:00 in the morning local time, and Noi's sister, who lives in
Bangkok, spent a frantic day trying to get ahold of her husband. But
of course all the phone lines were in a mess, and she couldn't get
through. As she told Noi the next day when we were able to call her,
she was so worried she felt like she "was going into shock". But
finally at 4:00 in the afternoon, her husband was able to get
through to her with the wonderful news that he was okay, and would
be home as soon as he could arrange some transportation. It seems
the place he was staying was in the center of the island, well away
from the coastline, so he was not affected by the flood. We are also
fortunate that none of our Thai friends were directly affected by
the Tsunami.
I have been to Thailand with Noi a half dozen times in the nearly
eleven years that we have been married and I love Thailand. We have
visited the resort island of Phuket (pronounced Pooh-ket) and the
tropical paradise island of Phi Phi (pronounced Pee-Pee) a couple
of times and on our last visit to Thailand a year and a half ago we
visited the aquatic paradise province of Pang Nga (pronounced Pawng
Naw). These are wonderful places that I will always have very fond
memories of, but unfortunately they are also the places that got
hit the hardest in Thailand. For example I heard two different news
reports that every single building on Phi Phi Island was either very
heavily damaged or destroyed completely. Most of the news footage of
the Tsunami damage that is coming from Thailand is from the island
of Phuket and as you have seen, it is horrendous . It is very
painful for me to see such terrible devastation of places I hold
so dear, and then to add the terrible and tragic human loss of life
makes the whole thing nearly unbearable to contemplate. I have been
torn between watching the news on TV to find out what has happened,
and then turning it off because I can't bear to watch it anymore.
Frank wrote "Hope everyone sends a check to help the unfortunate
victims." and I would like to state a huge "second to that remark".
All of the countries that were devastated by the wave are third
world countries that can really use all the help we can give, and
I know that if the others are anything like Thailand, their people
will be forever grateful and appreciative of whatever help we can
send their way. For at least the past 100 years America has been the
most generous country in the world, and the American people have
been the most generous people of the world in the face of major
disasters. And no matter what some idiot at the UN says, I know we
still are. And as has been remarked in this forum on many occasions,
Bombers are some of the most generous Americans. Lets prove it to
the world once again.
A big Bomber thanks to all,
-Dave Hanthorn (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
Re: Remembering
Holiday Greetings to all of you out in Bomberville:
It has been awhile since I have been online. First of all I think
I pressed a wrong button and messed up my computer for about 3
weeks, then we took my Mom up to our daughter's in Minden, NV to
celebrate our granddaughter's birthday, and then of course I had
lots of Christmas preparations to make. I'm so sorry I missed the
elves. I got a little glimmer of the fun and merriment they stirred
up. I'm sure they will be back next winter.
Re: Emmy
Many of you have been so supportive and have been praying for
"our little Emmy" this last year. She went back to her birth mom on
Dec. l2th. While our hearts are breaking and our prayers weren't
answered the way we would have liked them to be, it gives us peace
knowing that God is in control and that she is in His hands. Frankly
it is the only way we can go on. I hurt so much for my daughter,
my son-in-law and Emmy. We still pray for her comfort and safety.
Thank-you so much Bombers for all your concern and prayers for this
precious little one.
Re: Winters in Richland
I have already shared a lot of memories, but some one mentioned
the coal trucks. We heated our house with oil. When the oil trucks
came they would run their hose from their trucks to our big oil
drums and fill them up. Our oil stove was a big brown, metal box.
Maybe 3 ft. across and about 5 ft. high. It had a little door in the
middle of it that you opened to light the oil. In the middle of the
door was a little red glass. That little glass allowed me to look
into the heater and see the flame. It was the next best thing to a
fireplace and I would sit by it on cold winter days and read and
color etc. and look at that little flame. The heater also had a fan
that blew hot air. You lifted the top part and when you were very
cold you stood in front of it for a few minutes until you were all
toasty. When I came in from playing in the snow or sledding I would
run for the heater, pull off my mittens, turn the fan on and ahhhh,
it felt so nice getting my hands unthawed. The other day I saw a
tumbleweed snowman right here in South. Calif. Does anyone remember
making them when we didn't have any snow? By the way, the year my
uncle died and before Dawson Richards bought my uncle's house, we
found our old oil stove in a shed behind his house. I had my husband
take the little red glass out of the heater door so I could keep it.
The plan is to put it in a stain glass window one day.
Re: Part time jobs
I see some wrote in about their part time jobs and thought many
of you would recall the place I worked, besides babysitting as many
of you did, starting at 11 years old. When I was l3, Ray Vasquez
called my Dad one night and asked him if I could come down and help
make salads in the back as they were so busy. Ray was our next door
neighbor and he owned the Mexican Inn in West Richland. I had so
much fun that night. I started dishing up tossed salads in the back
and the fruit, farina dessert that they had. Yummmm, does anyone
remember that? By the end of the night I was setting the tables,
filling water glasses and washing dishes (the old-fashioned way)
From then on till I was l7, I worked part-time and summers there. If
you ate there between l958 and l962 chances are I may have waited on
you. Sometimes I was the only waitress in the place and handled a
full house. I went in and dished up the plates myself when the cooks
were taking a break, I made malts and sundaes extra good and had so
much fun. In all the years I worked there I only remember one man
complaining once because I forgot his bottle of ketchup. One time I
spilled a whole tray of drinks on this little elderly couple that
came in regularly. I was mortified but they were so gracious and
kind. That place was always hopping and the jukebox playing and the
food was wonderful. I never knew what a floured tortilla was until I
came to Calif. Oh and the most popular songs played on the jukebox
were, "Splish Splash I Was Taking a Bath" and "Wolverton Mountain" I
know because they were ingrained in my brain.
A very Happy New Year to all the Bombers. For those of you who are
hurting right now with lost loved ones, Sonny, I'm thinking of you,
and others who have lost loved ones this past year, may God comfort
you with only the peace He can give. And of course our hearts and
prayers are with the many who have lost ones in the recent tragedy
in Asia. The fireworks are starting to go off here now. It was a
beautiful sunset tonight. The sun rimmed the clouds with gold after
the heavy flooding we have had here in the L.A. area. Wishing
everyone strength and joy in the New Year!
-Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: Happy New Year 'Stormers!!!
Dateline: Gretna, LA 63°, 98% humidity, and foggy
Thank you, Bombers -- for your contributions to the Alumni
Sandstorm. It's your contributions that keep this going year
after year.
Thank you all you readers. I love those "long-time reader,
first-time contributor" entries. The more the merrier.
I'm sending special Bomber cheers to Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
who was the first person to type "Bomber Cheers" to me!
Bomber Cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64) ~ City of Gretna in Jefferson Parish, LA --
Where fireworks are illegal in all of Jefferson Parish EXCEPT
Gretna. My Duck-hunting snowman-building neighbor (across the
street) has a New Year's Eve party every year and everybody who
came brought fireworks. They started shooting off fireworks
about 8:30 or 9:00 just as we were putting Abby and Maddie to
sleep for the night. Once they got started, they were sporadic
but never ending with a midnight finale that was really weird.
There were fireworks in the sky all over the whole city of
Gretna and some of the party goers across the street had set up
to shoot firecrackers right IN MY DRIVEWAY. I'm quite certain
that I've ever been that close to that many fireworks. I kept
thinking about Mattingly ('60) and wondered how many fireworks
those folks actually shot off over the course of the evening.
And it wasn't just the party goers across the street either.
There were parties all over the city that lit up the sky all
evening. I wore my R2K sweatshirt and had a bird's eye view
from the bench on my front porch.
-Maren
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Hey there Bombers and Bomberettes...
Happy New Year's from frigid Sun Cove (north of Wenatchee). Nanook
and all the other residents and I brought in the New Year quite
properly last night at our own version of Rockin' New Year's Eve
(I stood-in for the ageless but ailing Dick Clark).
On a heavier note: I hope the New Year brings all of you the best
of blessings and the least of sorrow. This year has had such a sad
ending... I find it all kinda hard to take it all in. I can hardly
even imagine what it would be like to be "in" that situation
personally. In fact, I'm having a hard time deciding what color
to paint the governor's mansion!
All the best...
dj jeff Michael ('65) wending my way home. Last year took 8 hours
in the blizzard of the century. Is this a new century?
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>>From: Mike Howell ('68WB)
Happy New Year... and God bless us all.
-Mike Howell ('68WB)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Happy 2005 everyone out there. After I sent that message about being
back my computer bit the dust. It got so slow and shut down whenever
it pleased. I went out this morning and bought a brand new one. It
appears so far at least to be working just dandy.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Eugene, OR - where they are calling for rain
and snow the next couple of days
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>>From: Lori Simpson Hogan ('70)
Mr. Don Boswell, who was a retired RHS English teacher, perished
yesterday in a home fire in Richland. His wife [Norma Loescher
Boswell ('63)] was uninjured as she was able to get out to their
balcony.
There is a small article in [the 12/31/04] Tri-City Herald on the
top of page B1 under "BRIEFS"
-Lori Simpson Hogan ('70)
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>>From: Larry Crouch ('71)
Happy New Year to all Bombers out there, we have really scattered
around the globe as best I can tell from reading the Sandstorm.
All is well here in Colorado, and I am really getting good at this
Grandpa stuff....... It's soooooooo Fun.
Special wishes to Brad, Clark, Robin, Rick, Doug, Mike, David,
and the rest of the Class of '71. I keep checking and it seems
we are still the best!!
-Larry Crouch ('71) ~ Northglenn, CO
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Funeral Notices scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Tilbert Neal ('56) ~ 1/27/38 - 12/28/04
FuneralNotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 01/02/05
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10 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Dick Harris ('49), Curt Donahue ('53), Marilyn Peddicord ('53)
Wanda Wittebort ('53), George Swan ('59), Frank Whiteside ('63)
Rick Maddy ('67), Betti Avant ('69), Marion Agar ('72)
Becky Frick ('81)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve Piippo ('70)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Dick Harris ('49)
New Year's Greetings to all Bombers! I am looking forward to bigger
and better things in 2005, as my new left knee continues to heal,
strengthen, and gain flexibility and extension. I am fortunate to
be able take advantage of pool therapy, which seems to be adding
greatly to my progress of becoming bionic!
For those who didn't hear from us during the Holiday Season, I am
using the recent surgery as an excuse and please know that it works
for a myriad of missteps, errors, and forgotten tasks!
We are looking forward to Aussie friends arriving in June and
driving with us to Chicago for the 100th Anniversary Convention of
Rotary International. By the way, it is not true that Paul Harris,
the founder of Rotary in 1905, was my uncle.
We received a very interesting Christmas Letter, a couple of weeks
ago. Some of you, who have lost family members, recently might be
able to relate to this! The Christmas Letter was from my first
cousin, who died in Nov. at age 91. In the letter, she relates how
great it is as she has joined her husband, who preceded her in death
by some 8 years. This lady was very special to our family, as she
and her husband hosted many family reunions over the last several
decades and she has been responsible for keeping our family chain
letter going. This letter has been in existence, since 1918.
She tells about the adjustment of moving from a little town in Iowa,
where she lived her entire life and where her mother and my father
were born, raised and died, along with many other brothers and
sisters. She shares that she is a bionic woman as she had a new hip
installed within the last 18 months. After moving to Florida and a
retirement home facility, near her daughter, she fell and had to be
moved to an assisted care facility, once again, near her daughter.
Finally, the last paragraph, in which she relates the joy of seeing
old friends and relatives, she entices the rest of us to look
forward to the same reunions. She signs off with, "Got to run, by
the way I can run, now!" I subsequently learned that it was her
son, who came up with this way of communicating to the family, his
mother's last days!
I hope the Tsunami situation in the Indian Ocean area of our world
helps us to work together for relief of the victims and improvement
in establishing peace in our world!
Again, Happy New Year!
-Dick Harris ('49)
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>>From: Curt Donahue ('53)
Re: Don Boswell's Death
What a shock it was to read of Don Boswell's untimely death in their
house fire. My heart goes out to his lovely wife of many years,
Norma ('53). May our gracious God and Father give you His comfort
and peace that only he can give. Mona and I send you all our love.
-Curt Donahue ('53)
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>>From: Marilyn Peddicord Whitley ('53)
We have just returned to Seattle from the Tri-Cities, having taken
Mother, Irene Rose Peddicord ('34), back who was with us for the
holidays. I was shocked to read in the Tri-City Herald (I bet that's
not the real name) that Norma Loescher Boswell's ('53) husband died
in a house fire day before yesterday. There was just a short article
in the paper. Norma has been active in the Club 40 affairs and in
many other ways in Richland. I'm sure everyone wants to send her a
note or something. Can her address be put in the Sandstorm?
-Marilyn Peddicord Whitley ('53)
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[We don't post anybody's email address in the Sandstorm unless they
want it published. Your email address appears at the top of your
entry, and (for privacy) even that is stripped from the online
version of the Sandstorm. I feel certain that Norma will communicate
with us all as soon as she comes up for air. -Maren]
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>>From: Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53)
Re: 2004 passing of friends and loved ones
It's times like the passing of Norma Loescher Boswell's ('53)
husband, Donald, that I reflect "my God this year has been
devastating". During the first of the year I lost my true friend
Marilyn Richey 9'53-RIP), and then my first husband and high school
love, Bill Winslow in 2004. I won't delve into numerous aunts,
uncles, cousins and close friends I have made since those ole Bomber
days, but seems like it's narrowing down to a precious few
remaining.
You never adjust to hearing about disasters and deaths. But with
the Tsunami taking over 100,000 lives and the action in Iraq taking
lives every day (I could go on and on), it seems like there have
been more deaths around the globe in 2004 than I can remember in any
one year since my birth in 1935. But is that right? Prior to TV and
Internet, we were probably kept pretty ignorant about the rest of
the world.
Those of you that still reside in and around Richland are so very
lucky, as you are there to lend close support to Norma and to
continue to provide friendship to Marilyn Richey's nieces and
nephews, who were so precious to her. I know I receive comfort that
those friends from long ago still stay in touch with me and care
about me.
So dear ole friends, please know that I am thinking of each of you
during the holidays (and of course every day via the Sandstorm --
THANK YOU MAREN) and I wish for each of you special joy and I pray
that the giving of Christmas stays with you through out 2005 and
always.
So as I sit hear in Virginia, I am hugging Norma and praying she has
all of you gathered around her. AND, God Bless All of You.
-Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53) ~ "Always a Bomber"
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Pappy's Elves
My Dear Ann, I'm so happy to learn that my Elves brought some
merriment and assistance to you. I understand indeed, as I too, go
about chuckling to myself often and just shrug off the suspicions of
others that "Ol" Pappy's done gone around the bend." You need not
explain about seeing Elves when no one else could. It happens to me
all the time. Yet, you would be surprised at how many Bombers
have written to me, telling of their very own Elfin visits and
adventures. And yes, dogs and cats can see them when most humans
cannot. Darby is always taking them for bareback rides. And, when
Puddy and Murphy, our cats, get that far away stare up toward the
corner of a room, I know that there is an Elf in transparent mode
sitting on a picture frame. Of course, Mrs. Pappy says that it is
more likely one of her Fairies. Yup, She's into Fairies. Whether we
admit it or not, the wee folk and our animals kinda run Grandma's
Peaceful Kingdom here in Burbank. I am just beginning to realize
that the Elves have abilities that I never suspected. They can
raise so much cain and yet be so caring and loving. They can be
troublesome and yet so entertaining. They can goof off for hours and
yet complete a task in no time. And, they can be here, there, or
anywhere in the blink of an eye.
To see them and enjoy their company, one only needs to open that
door to their world. If you open it, they will come.
-George "Pappy Swan" ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - where the Elves and I are
wishing a much happier new year for all of us. The Elves said
they were just kidding about Baja and they are out there
skating up a storm on Puddle Placid while I recline here
nursing a cold or flu (whatever it is) sipping a hot brew from
a tiny mug that Lokey brought to me. He said that it was cough
medicine but it tastes a lot like Yukon Jack and hot water
with a twist of lemon. Oh well, who cares what it is, I'm
feeling better... Hey, Lokey, bring me anudder one!
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>>From: Frank Whiteside ('63)
To: Dave Hanthorn ('63)
Dave, I was really glad to hear that your wife's family was okay in
the recent disaster. A lot of us knew your wife was from Thailand
but didn't want to invade her privacy by inquiring about her
personal situation. Thanks for letting us know.
Still hope other Bombers are sending in those checks to help
out. I found a list of reputable charities on the U.S. State Dept.
site shortly after the disaster occurred and sent in a check and
am sending in another one. This thing is MUCH worse than anyone
thought.
A lot of us are a heartbeat away from a disaster at certain
times-- whether it's a hurricane where I live, or a flood, an
earthquake or tornado where you live, we need to remember that it
could be us in that disaster. I know I'm always grateful every time
we dodge a hurricane and send in a check to help those who weren't
as lucky.
To: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
I just wanted to extend my sincere sympathy on the recent loss
of your husband, Don. I'm sure you probably don't remember me, but
I was a student in your RHS English class. I believe it was 10th
grade. You were a magnificent teacher that I remember well. It was
during that school year that we switched from calling you "Miss
Loescher" to "Mrs. Boswell."
My thoughts and best wishes are with you.
-Frank Whiteside ('63)
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Tsunami
Just in case you need help figuring out where to send help -- here
is one of many pages for the different agencies involved in helping
the victims of the tsunami:
http://www.komando.com/giveaid.asp
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Well, so much for the rain and snow combo. It did rain some earlier,
but now the sun is shining (just a bit past noon). My sympathies to
Norma Loescher Boswell ('53). I had her in 7th grade at Chief Jo
for was it ancient history we took (she was normally an 8th grade
teacher, but it was our teacher's off period) and I also had
Mr. Boswell for my junior English class. It seems someone told me
at that time she had taught in the high school and he in the junior
high, but they switched places-can anyone confirm that?
It doesn't seem possible that it is another year in our lifetime
to remember our good times growing up.
To everyone concerned with keeping the Alumni Sandstorm alive
for us all--thanks from the bottom of my heart and soul.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Eugene, OR (home of another green & gold team,
the U of O Ducks)
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>>From: Marion Agar Kreiter ('72)
Happy New Year Maren:
Many thanks for another year of Sandstorm and memories.
I saved your e-mail with your address so that I could send you a
check and my well meaning son cleaned out all my old mail for me!
Please resend your address so that I can get that check in the mail.
Have a safe and healthy 2005!
-Marion Agar Kreiter ('72)
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>>From: Becky Frick Haverfield ('81)
Re: Death of Frances Frick (Bomber Mom)
I would like to provide an update on Frances Frick's funeral details
for those who might want to attend.
Viewing - Monday, January 3rd: 4 - 8 pm at Einan's.
Memorial service - Tuesday, January 4th: 2:30p at Einan's Funeral home.
Directly following the memorial will be a grave side service at
Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Catered memorial reception - Tuesday, January 4th: 5pm at the Red
Lion Hotel in Richland in the Columbia room.
I know that her surviving husband, Carl, would appreciate seeing
any of you who knew them.
Carl & Frances Frick moved out west from Kentucky in 1943 to work
for the government in Richland. They moved to Farrell Lane, where
Carl still resides today. Their only child, Bob ('60), was a Bomber
basketball player and that's when their undying Bomber support
began. Since well before the 1958 State Basketball Championship,
both Carl & Frances have rarely missed a Bomber basketball game.
Her grandchildren Scott, Wendy, and I (Becky) moved to Richland in
1969. Carl & Frances quickly indoctrinated us in Bomber basketball,
taking us to most games and traveling to regionals and state when
they went. Their support of Bomber basketball was surpassed only by
their support of their grandchildren's events. They attended EVERY
sports game, dance recital, graduation, or any event that their
grandchildren were involved in. That dedication to their family
continued on to great-grandchildren. Although separated by a
mountain pass and a 4 hour drive, they continued to drive to Seattle
to attend graduations, dance recitals, soccer games, birthdays, and
basketball games of their 4 great-grandchildren.
Although I will miss her more than words can describe, I have been
so blessed to have had such a supportive, loving Grandmother and am
so thankful that my children had the opportunity to experience the
same endless support and love that I grew up with.
-Becky Frick Haverfield ('81)
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>>Barbara Ann Chandler ('59) ~ 1/19/41 - 12/29/04
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim McKeown ('53), Wally Erickson ('53)
Millie Finch ('54), Ray Loescher ('57)
Tim Smyth ('62), Shirley Collings ('66)
Dwayne Bussman ('98)
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BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Jim McKeown ('53)
Re: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
Our heart goes out to Norma, a classmate of mine and a Sorority
Sister of my wife's at Kappa Delta at WSC. We remember her husband
from some of the early reunions and it is beyond belief that
something like this could happen. I could not pull up the funeral
and newspaper articles that were included yesterday.... since I'm
a novice, I'm probably doing something wrong.
Norma, we love you and hope that you will bask in the support
of your many schoolmates and friends.
-Jim McKeown ('53)
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>>From: Wally Erickson ('53)
Re: My classmate and friend Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
I was saddened to read about our classmate Norma Loescher
Boswell's ('53) loss of her husband Don in their home fire. I know
in my heart our Bomber classmates and her personal friends nearby
will be there to comfort her. Norma is the nicest, sweetest person
I know. I've known Norma since 4th grade (1945) at Marcus Whitman,
easy math.... 60 years. She has that "sweet" sincere smile and warm
heart for everyone.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Norma. God Bless!!
Wally and Judy
-Wally Erickson ('53) ~ From Coeur D'Alene area with small snow
fall for the first day of 2005.
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Re: Don Boswell (RIP)
To: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
Big Bomber ****HUGS**** to you. I just wanted to add my prayers
and wishes to you for now and the days to come, that you may find
peace in the "memories" you and Don shared for so many years. You
know all of us Bombers are out here for you.
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Ray Loescher ('57)
Re: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
I always knew I had a great sister, but I didn't know much
about her teaching career. The testimonials she's received since
the death of her husband surely must be encouraging.
I can't wait to give you a great big hug, my dear sister.
-Ray Loescher ('57)
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>>From: Tim Smyth ('62)
Re: A New Years Day grandson
On New Years Day at 12:15pm, my daughter Kelly Smyth Strong
delivered my fourth grandchild and second grandson, Ty Patrick
Strong at Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls, NY. Ty is 7 pounds even
and 20 inches long, a great start to year 2005.
I only hope that 2005 is better than 2004 was for me. The
holidays were particularly tough, with my wife’s passing in
November. I am thankful that our four girls and the four
grandchildren all live close to me.
Happy New Year to all you Bombers!!
-Tim Smyth ('62) ~ Hudson Falls, NY (cold, but very little snow
so far this winter)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: Don Boswell (RIP)
My heart aches for the turmoil you are enduring, Norma. I am so
thankful for your caring neighbors who are helping you through
this tragedy. God sends himself through others to help in times of
bereavement. I never had the opportunity of having you as a teacher,
but it is obvious through the Sandstorm how highly you are thought
of and remembered. I did have Mr. Boswell as my 8th grade home room
teacher at Chief Jo in the '62 - '63 school year. I remember him as
a gentle man, never raising his voice, nor giving SWATS in the hall.
(Swats were given big time at Chief Jo during that time period, too.)
My sincere condolences to you, Norma. May you feel God's strength
grow stronger each day. Look to Him for guidance.
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Dwayne Bussman ('98)
Re: Death of Frances Frick (Bomber Mom)
I lived next to Carl and Frances Frick for 13 years on Farrell
Lane. I always enjoyed seeing them in the yard as I walked or rode
my bike around the neighborhood. As a cashier at Safeway, I still
saw them once in a while come in and shop. They were a great couple.
I send my prayers and thoughts to the family.
-Dwayne Bussman ('98)
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Ralph Myrick ('51)
Laura Dean Kirby ('55), Dwain Mefford ('56)
Denny Johnson ('62WB), Husband of Judy Shibly ('63)
Carol Converse('64), Jean Armstrong ('64)
Sandy Clark ('71)
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BELATED BOMBER BIRTHDAY 12/31: Gary Grigg ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Holloway ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paula Jill Lyons ('64)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Don Boswell (RIP)
To: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
God love you, Norma. You are one of the most beautiful people
I have ever met. Don's suffering is now over and he goes to a
better place. Ida and I wish this year is kind to you.
Love,
Dick
-Dick McCoy ('45)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
This is an email from LaVerne Osterman Newstrom ('51) on the
death of her husband:
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Dale, my husband of so many years passed away on Christmas
morning -- exactly 50 years since my Mother's passing and was buried
on the same day as she was also --because of Minnesota weather it
took two days... in a way it was somewhat of a blessing... church
and Mass one day and the next the interment at a military cemetery
at Fort Riply, MN with military rites which was very nice. I
received the flag and the bullets. He was buried in the full uniform
of his day (the one he wore when we were married -- his wishes --
just family there. You would enjoy this one: my youngest son said
after the ceremony to 16 of the 18 grandchildren "Now I want you all
to put your hand prints on his casket." What a moment for me for
sure. -LaVerne
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Re: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
Although Norma was just two years ahead of me in high school,
I too enjoyed the experience of her knowledge and gentle manner as
a teacher. I signed up for a semester of creative writing through
CBC and lo and behold, the teacher was Norma. She was always so
encouraging and interested in anything any of the class members
did, several of us formed a small group that continues today. Our
meetings for the next week are cancelled in her husband Don's memory
and out of respect for Norma. As a very active member and officer of
the Rose Society, I am certain that she and Don had many friends who
will support her at this time.
Norma, please know that many are thinking of you and you are in
our prayers.
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
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>>From: Dwain Mefford ('56)
Today, January 3rd, along with a congregation of friends and
family, I said goodbye to my friend and classmate Tilbert Neal. I
first met Tilbert when I played against him in youth baseball. Or
I should say when he struck me out nearly every time I had to bat
against him. When I got to Carmichael in the eighth grade we became
friends and I considered him to be one of my closest pals all
through junior high and high school. Whether it was on the
basketball court, the baseball diamond or even the back yard horse
shoe pit, Tilbert was one of the fiercest competitors I have ever
seen at any level. If a score was kept, losing was not an option for
Tilbert. If you were on his team his attitude made your game better
and there were a lot more wins than losses.
However, once the game was over, Tilbert was a different person.
He liked nothing better than just hanging out with his friends and
enjoying their company. For a school as large as ours it was unusual
for someone to be liked by everyone no matter what their interests
were or what groups they belonged to. Tilbert was one of those
individuals.
After we graduated from RHS I only saw Tilbert a few times and
never after our tenth reunion. I regret that I did not make an
effort to stay in touch with him. I am sure that if we had grown
older together I would have many more memories to re-live. On the
other hand, I am lucky in a way. When I think of Tilbert I don't
think of the man in the casket. I think of the 18 year old Tilbert
who was a fierce competitor and who loved having a good time with
his friends. So, when I think of him I can hold on to my own youth
at least for a few moments.
Thank you Tilbert, goodbye old friend, and may God give you
His peace.
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>>From: Denny Johnson ('62WB)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Doggonit...now I know TWO things....
a) the plural of Elvis is apparently ELVES
b) all the Elvis impersonators from Las Vegas take their winter
vacation at your pond. The mental image of all those little pouting,
pompadoured pseudo pswinging psingers parading pulchritudinously
around the perimeter of your puddle just put me in pulsating
paroxysms of palpitations.
I would posit that the proximity to the SPUDNUT shop is the reason
they travel so far north this time of year. Your legendary
hospitality no doubt is a strong supporting factor.
Hope everyone had a Blessed Christmas, and I do fervently wish all
Bombers, WBs, their families and friends a prosperous New Year.
-Denny Johnson (62 woulda/coulda/shoulda/mighta)
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>>From: Jerry Cozad - Husband of Judy Shibly Cozad ('63)
Re: A question for your readers
I married Judy Shibly ('63) back in 1965. We were sitting around
the dinner table with her 86-year old mother the other night and
I asked why Columbia High School was renamed Richland High School
about the time Hanford High was established. No one seemed to know.
I like the former name and I am sure a lot of her classmates (a
number of which I have met and enjoyed) would share that opinion.
I imagine Frank W. of that Gold Medal Class could weigh in on this
subject.
Throw the question out there for the sixties folks to mash on, please.
-Jerry E. Cozad (retired near Yosemite with Judy)
husband of Judy Shibly Cozad ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
Just where is Sun Cove? You said "north of Wenatchee". I've never
heard of it and lived in Wenatchee for 6 years.
Happy New Years everybody!
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - where is had a very
nice, warm day for a change. It's suppose to rain
again in a few days.
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>>From: Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64)
Happy Birthday to Mr. Larry Holloway ('64). I hope that you have
a great day. I'll be thinking of you playing in the snow. There is
snow up North, isn't there?
See you in June.
Take care my friend.
Love ya,
-Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64) ~ Goodyear, AZ - where it thinks it's
Seattle here with all the rain we have been having.
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>>From: Sandy Clark Chamberlin ('71)
Happy New Year to everyone (especially the '71ers)
I am now in the unemployed category. If I think about it too
much I still am in shock. I worked 7 & 1/2 years as a nurse at
Alterra Wynwood of Col. Edgewater which is an asst. living facility.
I loved it there, all the residents and great people I worked with.
And I really enjoyed getting to see several of you from here and out
of town when you visited your parent(s) that lived there. It made me
feel a bit more of a connection to those residents who were family
of former Bombers, esp. from my class. On November 23rd, yes just
before the holidays, we were told that the company at the corporate
level decided we only needed 1 nurse on day shift. And at the local
level, our building director decided that I should be layed off and
a new nurse that had just started should stay. No consideration for
longevity or experience. What a blow! I felt like a chunk of my
heart had been cut out. I was devastated and hurt and shocked and
much more. Obviously the dollar speaks big. It has been very hard to
even look at other employment. On a more positive note though it has
been nice to have the holidays off. I was also later told I was
entitled to 2 months severance pay.
If anyone around here know of any LPN positions available,
please let me know. So many have told me that God must have
something better in mind. I have to daily remind myself of that.
I hope a new door opens real soon. I would even consider going back
to my old job.
Hope you all have a great year. Maybe I'll run into you at
another job. And remember '71ers we have our 35th next summer!!!
-Sandy Clark Chamberlin ('71)
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Ralph Myrick ('51), Bill Berlin ('56)
Bonnie Steeber ('57), George Swan ('59)
Frank Whiteside ('63), David Rivers ('65)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Betti Avant ('69)
Mike Davis ('74)
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BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
I would like to extend my thoughts to both Norma Loescher
Boswell ('53) and LaVerne Osterman Newstrom ('51) for the loss of
their husbands. Both of these ladies withstood the test of their
vows, for better or worse, in sickness and health, they took when
they were married. They both passed with flying colors. Although,
I didn't know their respective husbands, I did know both Norma and
LaVerne. LaVerne and I graduated from high school together and I
met Norma at WSC when I got back from the Korean War. These are two
great ladies and my heart goes out to both of them. Like it has
already been said, Doug and Don are both in a happier place,
especially free of that dreaded disease that got hold of them. God
works in mysterious ways and His will, will be done. God Bless and
protect both Norma and LaVerne.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Tilbert Neal ('56-RIP) and Dwain Mefford ('56)
I am just back from a quick trip to England and was catching
up on back Sandstorm issues and read where Tilbert Neal ('56) had
passed away. In our Col Hi days Tilbert was a super-jock and I was
the guy getting splinters in my backside riding the bench but I
really liked the guy. Dwain was right. He was probably the most
intense athlete I have ever known... on the field. He sure was not
that way off the field and if you were a teammate, no matter what
your skill level was, you were Tilbert's best teammate. Dwain
Mefford's ('56) recollections of Tilbert could have been his
obituary as far as I am concerned. Dwain, you hit it right on the
head. Tilbert had great hair too.
I remember a baseball game, summer league it was, I was playing
in left field and Tilbert was at third base. The batter got a hot
hit right up the third base line and Tilbert, as he always did,
charged it hard but just as he was about to glove it, it took a hop
over his glove, and over his head, and went into left field, where
I was backing up the play. There was a guy at second and seeing the
ball go over Tilbert's head decided to round third base for home. I
fielded the ball and what has to be my all time best throw, I threw
him out at home. Now for the rest of the story.
The next day the T-C Herald sports article it noted that
"...Tilbert Neal's perfect throw from third picked the runner out at
home giving the win to Richland..." I was disappointed but that is
what I would later learn was the pattern of the American press.
Later that day Tilbert stopped by my house and in front of my
brother, my parents and me apologized for the press error and said
that he would always remember that it was me, not him, that made the
play. Hey, that was better than being a one-time hero in the
newspaper in my book.
Thanks for the memories, Dwain and I hope you are well too.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in Anacortes, WA where it is clear and cold.
I can see the San Juan Islands, the Olympic Mountains and
everything in between so very clearly but it is only 36F
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>>From: Bonnie Steeber Frasca ('57)
Re: Tsunami
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Elves and ELVES
To: Denny Johnson ('62WB)
Shazaam! Shazaam! Denny, my friend, you never cease to amaze me
with your insight into the goings on of life. I think the plural of
Elvis may very well be ELVES but the Elves are not happy about
that (I always capitalize the first letter of anything that I deem
important like Elfin names to give recognition to my little
friends). The elves are concerned that the ELVES behavior may be
misconstrued as that of themselves. Lokey Elf, normally a very low
key little dude, stepped up and took charge. He informed all the
Elvis impersonators (ELVES) from Las Vegas who arrived to take their
winter vacation at Puddle Placid that there was only one King and
would always be only one Elvis The King (RIP). Therefore, while at
Puddle Placid, they would be required to shave their heads and
walk backwards in recognition of the fact that they are merely
impersonators and need to get a grip. That little guy never ceases
to amaze me. The ELVES' have departed to the tune of much elfin
cheering. I'm not sure where they are going?
In regards to the SPUDNUT Shop, we Bombers have sang it's praises
worldwide; now even non-Bombers come from far and wide to partake of
its delights. And, as Martha would say, "That's a good thing!"
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank,WA - Where I am still
convalescing in an attempt to shake this virus (or whatever)
so Darby and I can go hunting. "Hey, Lokey! Got any more of
that good cough syrup? That makes me write some good stuff!"
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>>From: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Re: Columbia High name change
To: Jerry Cozad, husband of Judy Shibly ('63)
Jerry, I left Richland in June 1965 which apparently was before the
"official" name change. I recall reading somewhere over the last few
years that the name was changed because there was another Columbia
High in the state of Washington and they wanted to eliminate the
confusion (White Salmon has a Columbia High School). Strangely,
there is also a Columbia High School in Columbia, South Carolina,
which is in RICHLAND, County.
While I can't vouch for the authenticity of what I read, I'm sure
that Keith Maupin ('47), Burt Pierard ('59), Roy Ballard ('63) or
one of the other old-timers that still live there might know for
sure. The CREHST Museum may have the answer as well.
As I recall, we always used the letters "RHS" somewhat
interchangeably with Columbia High School, but the official name
was Columbia High until the "powers that be" officially changed it.
I can't think of a "politically correct" reason why it might have
been changed unless perhaps someone thought the Columbia River
symbolized "power" like a bomb (LOL).
-Frank Whiteside ('63)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: PJ's Birthday ('64)
No no no no no... I couldn't have spaced this one... it is
sitting here right beside me... where is my head???????????????
Don't answer that... I can only say I am sooooooooooooooo sorry to
have blown it with my all time favoritest most wonderful "pull up
your top" lady in the whole wide world...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAULA JILL LYONS ('64)... (I did send an
email... does that count??????) You can be my "assistant" (that's
what they call them these days... legal assistants... secretaries
are not PC) any ol' time, PJ and I will be your gofer...
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
To: Sandy Clark ('71)
As a LPN, you'll not have it hard finding a job. Just look
they are always looking for good nurses. I've been in the nursing
business since I was a senior at Col-Hi in '67. I've had my LPN
since '82 and trust me I've not been out of a job, unless I was just
taking a break. So keep your eyes open and I'm sure you'll be on the
payroll again soon! Good Luck! Loosing a job just means there is a
door opening some place else. Good Luck!!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Ah, my daily fix of Alumni Sandstorm once again. I can't wait
to read it. Well, this am it is 24°. I imagine that is cold for
Eugene?! Have a wonderful day all.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Eugene, Oregon
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
To: Jerry Cozad, husband of Judy Shibly Cozad ('63)
Re: Columbia Hi becoming Richland High
Jerry,
The name change occurred in 1982 under the direction of ASB
President and my little brother, Kent "Wig" Davis. The reason for
the change was really quite simple - Wig couldn't spell "Columbia."
-Mike Davis ('74)
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Keith Maupin ('47), Mary Triem ('47)
Gus Keeney ('57), John Northover ('59)
Roger Gress ('61), Bill Scott ('64)
Linda Reining ('64)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Mattingly ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lora Homme ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patricia Rediske ('63)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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One Bomber asks: "Could you suggest how we can add our names to the
"birthday" list?"
Go to the calendar... scroll down below the calendar till you see:
"Want to add something?? Click here and tell us what to add" -Maren]
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>>From: Keith Maupin ('47)
Columbia High School had been the official name since the school
was built in 1944 but in a time when most towns had only one high
school the teams were often called by the town name, hence the
Richland Bombers.
The 1966 Bomber football helmets sported an "R" logo on their
helmets but the following year they were changed to a plain gold
look, like Notre Dame. Then in that same 1967-1968 school year the
"R" was poured in concrete at the Bomber Bowl, paving the way for a
later name change. This was the year when Coach Fran Rish retired
from coaching the football team.
Next year (1968-1969) the "R" logo was back on the helmets and
the "Columbian" proclaimed, "Bombers take pride in their emblems"
and the stylized "Col-Hi Bomb" floor inlay in the mixing area was
given to the school by the senior class. Then, the 1970-1971
"Columbian" identified the school as Col-Hi but ran a photo of the
"RHS" sign over the new gym entrance.
Skip to 1974-1975 when the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Iller,
asked the "Tri-City Herald" to call the school Columbia High School
and stated, "In the future athletic uniforms will bear the insignia
of Columbia High School (whatever that was) and athletic awards will
be a monogram "C" instead of the long used "R."
July 6, 1975, Hec Hancock, sportswriter for the TCH reported the
"RHS" sign had been removed and, "they (Hanford High) have staged
a campaign for the past year to make Columbia High drop the...
Richland High... I've a strange feeling we have not heard the last
of this matter." He was right.
June 8, 1982, the School Board with a unanimous vote changed the
name to Richland High. A new name was also considered for the Bomber
Bowl and, after a bilateral agreement between Richland High and
Hanford High students, in November the name was changed to Rish
Stadium.
These are the facts and we can only speculate on the reasons.
Some have said that Burbank, WA had a Columbia High School and that
was reason enough for a change. I think other factors were more
likely the reason.
-Keith Maupin ('47)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery ('47)
To: Bonnie Steeber Frasca ('57)
What a story you shared with us. It is unbelievable what
tragedies have occurred from this international disaster.
-Mary Triem Mowery, a '47 Bomber
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: New years eve
Hi All.
I just wanted everyone to know I'm doing fine after my emergency
gall bladder surgery!!
Seems like I thought I might be having some indigestion from
all the high fat and cholesterol meals Donna has been cooking!! Jay
finally got tired of me complaining and took me to the emergency
room early Sunday morning. He thought I had some symptoms of a heart
attack. The technician that was doing the ultra sound said to me
"Your gall bladder doesn't like you any more!!!"
They slammed me into the hospital and started working on
negating the coumadin I was taking for my irregular heartbeat.
Actually I had excellent care for the days I was in there. They
did the surgery last night around 5:00 and freed me this afternoon.
I just woke up from my nap and realized that the pain pills were
working and I should have taken one before my nap. Oh the pain!!!!
Anyway, I think I'll Live!!!
Gotta get this off!!
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: John Northover ('59)
Re: Tsunami
If individuals want to make a donation and be sure their
donation goes to assist the survivors ... rather than in Kofi's
pocket.
http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/
v.r john '59
-John Northover ('59)
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>>From: Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
To: Jerry Cozad, husband of Judy Shibly Cozad ('63)
Re: Columbia High becoming Richland High.
Jerry,
I heard the name was changed because of the Burbank school
in Walla Walla County had the name first.
-Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
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>>From: Bill Scott ('64)
To: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Re: Columbia High School name change
The other Columbia High School you are referring to was just
down the river in Burbank, WA. Perhaps the name was changed since
our school was always referred to as "RHS", never, as far as I know,
"CHS", at least not in my memory.
-Bill Scott ('64) ~ from beautiful downtown Nipomo, CA -- all three
blocks of it.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: name change from Col-Hi to Richland High
I'm not sure if this will make it into print, as Maren might
send me to "censor-space", but I have NEVER liked the fact that
Col-Hi was changed to Richland High School!!! I have never liked the
reasons that were given for the name change, either! Who the ****
cares IF another high school had the same name (Columbia High
School)... WE all know who we are/were and there is no way in ****
that we would EVER be confused with ANOTHER Columbia High School!!!!
This makes my blood boil each and every time it is brought up and I
really resent the fact that the powers that be allowed the name to
be changed!!!!!! The same with the mascot. As far as I'm concerned,
we were named for the bomb NOT the **** plane... I NEVER even heard
of that **** plane til I read about it in the Sandstorm!!!!!!!!!!
You can give me all the reasons for the name change, I AM, WAS, and
ALWAYS WILL BE A COL-HI BOMBER, NOT a Richland High Bomber!!!!!!!!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - another storm due sometime
tomorrow, bringing more rain and more snow to the mountain
areas around us... they closed the "grapevine" for two
days... only direct route to get to and from Los Angeles.
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A Bomber asks: "Can something be done with THE Obit so it can be
read? It comes up so small that it is unreadable."
On the Funeral Notices website, look for the RED double **s after
some names... scroll down for the key that says:
"** Those using Microsoft Internet Explorer can click the icon
in the lower/right hand corner of the notice to enlarge it."
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9 Bombers, 1 Bomber spouse sent stuff and 1 Colt funeral notice today:
Dicksy Poe ('50), Marguerite Groff ('54), Gary May ('58WB)
George Swan ('59), Ed Quigley ('62), Husband of Judy Shibly ('63)
David Rivers ('65), Geoffrey Rothwell ('71), Deb Bennett ('72)
Diane Carpenter ('72)
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>>From: Dicksy Poe Creek ('50)
Re: Readability of Funeral Notices
I use Microsoft Internet Explorer and have never been able to
see the icon. However, I after clicking on the print button, I
select Print Preview. It usually comes up at 75%, which is easily
read. Also I can change the % from 75% to larger or smaller print
size.
To: All who write about the elves
I love your stories. I hope you will be inspired to write more.
They would make wonderful cartoons like we use to see at the movies,
when I was a kid. Also we had great "short subjects". I miss them.
-Dicksy Poe Creek ('50)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
I don't like to get involved in arguments. However, the name of
our high school is an old argument that keeps resurfacing. And, no
matter what we say, we won't be able to change anything. However,
even though I proudly attended and graduated from Columbia High
School; the fight song we sang was, "Fight, fight, fight, for old
Richland High!!" And, we loudly cheered for the Richland Bombers
sport teams. The name Richland does tell the world where we are from
and I think we are proud of where we hail from. Whatever the reason
the change was made, I'm just happy we have been able to keep the
name "Bombers" for our sports teams. Maybe we ought to quit while we
are ahead.
To: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
You have been in my mind since the tragic death of Don. I have
wanted to call and talk to you and see what I could do to help.
However, I know you are being well taken care of by special friends.
And, I didn't know how to get hold of you. You and I became friends
when we worked together in 1994 in our joint 40th reunions. That was
a very special time - we had great fun. I just want to send you my
condolences and ask if you would call and we could go out to lunch
some day soon. I would like to get a chance to visit.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) ~ In Richland where winter has
arrived. We've had a little snow (mostly gone) but it is COLD!
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>>From: Gary May ('58WB)
To: Gus Keeney ('57)
Hi Gus.
Went through the same thing several years ago and know it's no
fun. Hope you're doing mucho better now and had a safe New Year's
eve. Watch what ya eat in the future buddy.
Hello from Crabtree in ID and get well soon.
-Gary May ('58WB) ~ in Tacoma where it's gonna or so they say.
Take care.
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Any and All Marines
Re: Marine Luncheon
Ahten...hut!
Local Marines and some from as far away as Texas and even
Spokane will answer chow call on TUESDAY at 1:30pm on January 11th
at Tony Romas (8551 W. Gage Blvd.) close to Columbia Center in the
Tri-Cities, WA. Many of us are even Bombers. Join us for good food,
good libations, and a good group from WW II to present.
Semper Fi
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
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>>From: Ed Quigley ('62)
Re: Winters in Richland. . .
Remember "hookey (ie?) bobbing"? Another reason that I shake my
head and wonder how any of us ever survived childhood without the
state taking care of us... But it sure was FUN!!
To: Linda Reining ('64)
About your entry in yesterday's Sandstorm... RIGHT ON!!!
-Ed Quigley ('62)
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>>From: Husband of Judy Shibly Cozad ('63)
Wow! Is that Keith Maupin ('47) the school historian or what? I
appreciate his taking the time to reply to my original question on
the Col-Hi name change. Also thanks to the others that gave their
opinion and thanks to Maren who gave Linda Reining ('64) her chance
to vent on this subject. As a matter of fact, I graduated from a
"CHS" back in Iowa and my vote is for Columbia High School. Duh - a
river runs through it!
Thanks again for your response - if Bombers are anything, they
have an opinion, which is a good thing.
-Jerry Cozad (wife of Judy Shibly '63)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Bomber Recognition
The '65ers and others will remember that during our tenure at
Col-Hi (aka RHS... same-same) the powers that be began the demo and
reconstruction of our fine alma mater. My biggest memory is losing
the auditorium for study hall where the utterings of "Aaandyyyyyyy"
could be heard... just before an egg or some other object hit the
clock above the stage... ahhhhhhhhhh the halls of higher learning...
I love em all... so... anyway... that was 40 plus years ago when
they started the demo/rebuild... it made for a rather hectic time at
the school for those of use who were "attending"... tho I doubt
it had any adverse affect on my grades as I was majoring in girl
walking anyway. I remember the glee with which Uncle Tom would
demand "turn in your books" when for some minor infraction such as
suggesting a teacher looked like Icabod Crane (spelling has never
been my thing) or walking by that same teacher with Myrna Melling
('65) on my arm with my hand firmly planed on her bottom side to
make this same teacher sweat bullets during a mixer or sock hop...
boy did he squirm... and I am sure that poor Myrna really believed
that he always placed her in the front row because he thought she
was hard of hearing... uh huh uh huh... so where was I... oh yeah...
well it has come to my attention from a very reliable source, that
the school has again received a face lift and a rather substantial
one with the majority of the design work having been accomplished
by one of our own... a celebrity in his own right... (he was rather
famous for a huge growth spurt between grade school and Jr. High
which gave rise to more mishaps than I can count... there was the
night he ran into a clothes line pole and split his head above
his eye... then there was the ice skating incident where his legs
decided to go their own way... and he fell face first on the ice...
another nice facial scar...) of course there was his prowess as a
B-ball player and football player... (never forget the day my mom
told me I couldn't play football any more till I got my grades up...
that was going to happen like the proverbial Ice storm in Hades and
was for me a license to drink and play for my entire three years of
attendance at Col-Hi)... So anyway... this gentleman is a Senior
Principal in the Architectural Firm of CKJT Architects in Kennewick.
I give a huge Bomber Hoorah (I am told his work was finished
on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week) to our very own
Brian Lee Johnson ('65)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Geoffrey Rothwell ('71)
Today I attended a fascinating lecture by Richard Rhodes,
author of "The Making of the Atomic Bomb." He was hired in the
"downwinders" suit to write a history of Hanford during WWII.
This is expert testimony in that suit in a Spokane court. Does
anyone have access to it?
-Geoffrey Rothwell ('71)
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>>From: Deb Bennett Bayoff ('72)
Re: Mr. Boswell
Could someone tell me what happened to Mr. Boswell. It says
a house fire took his life. He was such a soft gentle man.It made
me sad.
-Deb Bennett Bayoff ('72)
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>>From: Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
I am trying to figure out why Norma Boswell's name sounds so
familiar. Didn't someone say she taught at Chief Jo and Col-Hi?
Would she have been at Chief Jo 1968-1969? Or thereabouts? Or would
she have been at Col-Hi 70-72? What subject did she teach?
Actually I can go look at my Col-Hi yearbooks, but my Chief Jo
yearbooks are packed away. Thank you!
-Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Marie Hansen White ('31) ~ 2/3/14 - 1/4/05
FuneralNotices.tripod.com/
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Ruth Miles ('59), Ed Quigley ('62)
Jamie Worley ('64), Nancy Nelson ('69)
Shelley Williams ('84)
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BOMBER LUNCH Today: Portland/Vancouver Bomber Lunch
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Ruth Miles Bruns ('59)
Re: Columbia High / Columbia River
Thinking about Columbia the school and Columbia the river
reminded me of the first lines in our Col-Hi Alma Mater:
"O we love our fair Columbia
As we see her in our dream
Looking o'er the infant city
To her namesake's [something] stream."
Did those words get changed when the school's name was changed,
or perhaps has the Alma Mater song simply been dropped?
richlandbombers.com/allbombers/AlmaMater.html
-Ruth Miles Bruns ('59) ~ Goldendale, WA - where it's snowing and
blowing from the east, and likely to keep it up until next week
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[I asked that question last time this subject was raised. Don't
recall any answer. Does RHS have an alma mater? -Maren
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>>From: Ed Quigley ('62)
I don't think anyone has posted this site, so:
http://homepage.mac.com/demark/tsunami/1.html
-Ed Quigley ('62)
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[This really shows the devastation! Satellite images are aligned
so you can toggle between the before and after shots. -Maren]
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>>From: Jamie Worley ('64)
To: Geoffrey Rothwell ('71)
I read in yesterday's [1/7/05] Sandstorm that you had heard a
lecture by Richard Rhodes, The author of The Making of the Atomic
Bomb. It was a marvelous book and well worth the time it took to
read. And then well worth the time going back to re-read many of the
parts trying to re-understand. Where did you see him? Was it at the
Spokane Courthouse? Do you know any more about him, such as will he
be lecturing while he is in the Northwest? He certainly would be
worth seeing/hearing. If you have any further information it would
be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
-Jamie Worley ('64)
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>>From: Nancy Nelson Wyatt ('69)
The answer to the question of what happened to Mr. Boswell is.
They had a house fire and he was taken to the hospital for smoke
inhalation and had to much in his system and didn't make it.
Mrs. Boswell is staying with good friends.
-Nancy Nelson Wyatt ('69)
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>>From: Shelley Williams Robillard ('84)
Concerning the small print of some notices and articles. On my
computer, just running the cursor over the text and leaving it there
for a second makes the icon to enlarge it appear all by itself.
Hope this helps.
-Shelley Williams Robillard ('84)
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Ed Borasky ('59), John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Helen Cross ('62), Donni Clark ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Jo Miles ('64)
Linda Reining ('64)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joan Eckert ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda Reining ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pearl Drotts ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Funderburg ('66)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Ed Borasky ('59)
Re: Col-Hi Alma Mater
Yes, there was an alma mater. The melody was from the radio
series "Halls of Ivy", which starred Ronald Coleman. And the words
were written, if my memory is correct, by Ann Rector ('58).
-Ed Borasky ('59) ~ Beaverton, OR - where the 2.6.10 Linux kernel
and the Gentoo GNU/Linux distribution bring light to the
grey and green winter days.
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[Your memory is incorrect, Ed... Ann didn't write our words...
go to this website I cited in yesterday's Sandstorm:
richlandbombers.com/allbombers/AlmaMater.html
Our lyrics were written by W. M. Hollingsworth (1898-1975) --
father of Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin ('55). -Maren]
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: "Richlandized" (from selected archives)
AlumniSandstorm.tripod.com/htm/Richlandized.htm
I have read Mike Davis' ('74) excellent post, again, from 4
years ago, because it continues to work as a supreme Memory Jog. One
thing it stirred up this morning was the memory of attaching playing
cards to the fender stays on my bike to get that wonderful buzzing
sound as the cards rode against the spokes- a 10 year-old's
motorcycle! (The addition of small balloons at some later date
was a quantum leap, sonically, to this process.)
The sub-text of Mike's list is so important to me- that children
who are put upon to use their imaginations to amuse and divert
themselves will find those exercises to be rewarding physically,
socially, emotionally, and sometimes intellectually; and that
parental (& other adult) presences, and attitudes, are the critical
framework for auspicious development. Does anyone else think that
the level of stable employment offered a great deal to the emotional
stability of that historic community?
(and now a humble revisionist offering of our alma mater, that's
likely to please no one, including its author, a prince of half-
baked doggerel...)
Oh, we love our 'B' Reactor
And we see her in our dream,
Looking o'er the fair Columbia
That almighty cooling stream!
Oh, that mighty tide, resistless,
Surging onward toward the sea
Carries BTUs and isotopes
From the heart of Blessed 'B'!
And, as the years go by
We'll sing her praises high,
Recalling both her alchemy and fame;
And, though she may depart,
A corner of each heart
Will cherish evermore the hallowed name of
Reactor! 'B' Reactor!
With a power nearly free,
Whose works endure beyond the half-life
Of Eternity!
^..^
-John Browne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Greetings from Russia!! We have had a fantastic time on this
Methodist mission trip in Samara, Russia which is several hours
south of Moscow. We must be in a snow region, as the ground has been
covered with snow, and it's been snowing most of the time we've been
here, but fortunately it's been in the 20s (F) so not so cold. We
really couldn't use our hand warmers and long johns much, as it's
been too warm in the buildings too.
We got to go sledding after caroling with some of the kids from
the orphanage yesterday. And January 7, their traditional Christmas
was a wonderful day for us here. We went to a small Methodist church
which the West Ohio Conference (Methodist) helped start, and shared
in their service. The choir was wonderful, we all read some
scriptures, and Warren preached with the help of our interpreter.
Then we had a wonderful Christmas party here at the orphanage.
These kids are great, they've put on several plays while we've been
here. We will miss them.
All the rest of our team has flown out this morning, and we will
be leaving for the train station where our interpreter will be sure
we get the right sleeping compartment for our overnight trip back to
Moscow. We will also be met there by an interpreter too to get us on
the plane to London. (Hope there is time for more shopping in
Moscow.)
We had a bit of a scare when we learned our youngest son, Ryan
at Purdue had to have an emergency appendectomy on the night of
January 6th, and we weren't able to call the hospital for about l2
hours to speak to him. But we did finally get to talk to him, and
the 24 year old made a plan to get himself from the hospital to
friend's (as he has a third floor apartment), and he gets his
stitches out on this Wednesday. So we are feeling greatly relieved,
and thanks Max Case ('57) for any efforts on our behalf. (I can't
get this Russian computer to send a message to you.)
Thank all of you for your prayers and good thoughts on our
behalf. This has been such a great time in Russia. All the Russians
have been friendly, and with all the fur coats and hats and high
heeled boots we've seen, I doubt anyone here would be interested in
our poor duds. Our boots have really gotten a workout here. Everyone
wears them on the streets with hats.
From Russia with love,
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
Re: Col-Hi Alma Mater
It is interesting that Ruth Miles Bruns ('59) was thinking the
same thing I was. How could they change the Alma Mater? And maybe
because of the Alma Mater do those of us who attended "Col-Hi" feel
as strongly as we do. Here are all the words.
[Go to this website to read all the words:
RichlandBombers.com/allbombers/AlmaMater.html -Maren]
Oh, we love our fair Columbia
As we see her in our dreams
Looking o'er the infant city
To her namesake's royal stream
As its mighty tide resistless
Surges onward to the sea
So may our own Columbia's course
forever onward be
And as the years go by
We'll sing her praises high
Remembering once again her pride and fame
And though we may depart
A corner of each heart
Will cherish ever more the hallowed name of
Columbia, fair Columbia
Where we learned of loyalty,
And we shall not forget that lesson through eternity
It never crossed my mind when we were in high school to think
that we weren't both. As we used both names interchangeably.
To Jerry: Are you snowed in yet? My daughter called this morning
from Minden and said they had more snow on the floor of the valley
than she had ever seen. Here in South. Calif. it is flooding and
pouring! Now that you have your dream home done, how cozy to sit by
the fire and be on the internet, Huh? Can't wait to see your home!
To: Mrs. Boswell
You were one of my favorite teachers! I had you my Jr. year.
My condolences to you. May God comfort you and give you peace.
-Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Searching for anyone from the Bob Gandy ('53-RIP) family. I have
a nice Richland High verses North Central H.S. football program from
Saturday 7:30 PM September 13, 1952, Bomber Bowl, to send their way.
Bob was selected to All State Team that football season.
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ ...still somewhere in downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Jo Miles ('64)
Re: Dual identities
Our high school handily balanced two identities during the early
1960s. The alma mater song paid tribute to "Columbia" while the
fight song honored good old "Richland High". The annual, named
"Columbian" pictured cheerleaders, track and wrestling athletes with
the name "Richland" stamped on the fronts of their uniforms and
warm-ups. "Col-Hi" students attended "RHS". It all seemed so clear
at the time.
-Jo Miles ('64)
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[Somebody correct me if I'm wrong... isn't the RHS yearbook still
called the Columbian? -Maren]
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
I met this birthday girl when we both were in Miss Jones' 4th
grade classroom at Spalding Elementary. We became friends almost
immediately and found that we shared the same birthday and that she
was OLDER than me----a fact I NEVER let her forget!
We were the best of friends all through grade school, continuing
through our years at Carmichael and Col-Hi and even after school,
till we lost touch, between moves, marriages, divorces, and life!
BUT, we were able to reconnect through this wonderful publication
called the Alumni Sandstorm (just ONE more reason I am glad I am/was
a Bomber), and have been able to fill each other in on what has been
happening in our lives since we graduated, "oh so many years ago"
(40+ of them---gad, doesn't seem possible that we are "that old"--)!
so, Pearl Drotts, aka Pat Ahrens this is for you-----HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
"older sis"! hope your day is GREAT!!!!!!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - the winds have finally
died down (we had 50mph winds on Friday), but we are getting
more rain and more snow in the mountain areas--they have
closed the grapevine three times already this year---making
it tough to get to Southern CA as the grapevine is the
direct link to that area! And they say this is NOT an
El Nino year... could have fooled me!
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 01/10/05
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Norma Loescher ('53), Tom Verellen ('60)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Donna Fredette ('65), Clark Riccobuono ('71)
Ken Robison ('86)
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>>From: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
Dear Bomber Friends,
Thank you for your condolences and remembrances after my husband
Don Boswell's death December 30. Many have commented on the caring
nature of fellow Bombers, and it's true.
I'm staying with a Rose Society friend, Jane Melville, in Kennewick
for possibly two months but still receiving mail at my locked
mailbox while the interior of my house is being completely torn
out and re-done from heavy smoke damage, fire damage and fire
containment damage.
Don was found lying by the glass door to the patio. He might have
had a stroke while trying to light a cigar on the electric burner,
because his hands and lower face were burned. If it was a paralyzing
stroke affecting his vocal cords, that would have prevented him from
calling upstairs to warn me. He had only strength enough to pull
himself to the patio door, where he died of smoke inhalation.
When I smelled smoke and opened the upstairs bedroom door, I called
to Don (who must have by that time inhaled a lethal dose of smoke,
because there was no answer), shut the door to hold back the smoke,
grabbed the portable phone and dialed 911. There was no immediate
response. I took the phone outside on the upper deck and saw smoke
swirling out of the house, but no flames. (The kitchen is in the
middle of the house, by the stairs leading to the bedrooms.) I ran
back in, opened the bedroom door and yelled to warn Don again,
grabbed blankets, stepped out on the deck, and called for help to
neighbors with no lights, because it was 5 a.m. Then suddenly there
was a voice from the phone and I knew I wouldn't need to climb over
the wooden rails and jump. Two firemen guided me down their tall
ladder and sent me to Kadlec Hospital for a $1,600 checkup. I
asked everyone what had happened to Don, but no one could tell me
anything. The compassionate fire department chaplain finally gave
me the dreaded news.
I haven't had time to sit and mourn, because good friends, my dear
brother Ray Loescher ('57) and insurance and cleaning/construction
people have been with me constantly.
Working at my smoke-contaminated computer brings on a sore throat.
So does being in the sooty, acrid house sorting through and throwing
away things. At first I wore a mask, but it kept fogging my glasses,
so I abandoned it. I will replace the computer with a new one after
I complete the Rose Herald for January.
Brother Ray was here for 2 1/2 days and really perked up my spirits
as well as being a tremendous help organizing the garage while both
of us collected ruined possessions for the dumpster parked in the
driveway. A 22 year collection of the American Rose magazine and
other smaller magazine collections were discarded. In these times
there seems to be little concern for saving books, let alone
furniture. Jane will help me itemize the ones I want to replace (if
they can be replaced), and also help itemize my flower arranging
supplies, which some people would classify as junk, but which was a
major part of a satisfying hobby.
Thanks again, Bombers. You are much appreciated.
Sincerely,
-Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
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>>From: Tom Verellen ('60)
All this time I thought I went to Richland High with a coal hi
from the stuff in the basement. Now that I think about it I probably
have black lung besides glowing in the dark.
-Tom Verellen ('60)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Harold Surplus ('64-RIP) Senior Year at WSU
Re: Toby Elliott ('64) Senior 1968 at WSU
Re: Ray Stein ('64) WSU Senior Year
Re: 1968 WSU Gymnastic Team
Toby Elliott (1964 Bomber)
Rex Davis (1949 Bomber)
Larry Amos (Is this our 1964 Bomber???)
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
GOOD GRIEF!!!!!!!! When I wrote in yesterday's Sandstorm, wishing
Pearl Drotts (aka Pat) a Happy Birthday, I gave her LAST [married]
name wrong----chalk it up to a "senior moment"!!!!!!!! Her married
name IS Adler NOT Ahrens. Thanks to Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) for
letting me know I had the wrong married name! Sorry, Pat... after
all these years, you ought to be used to my mistakes by now!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - raining and wind is blowing
and it is downright cold outside!!!!!!
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
Re: Snow
Happy New Year to all! Today we had snow in Bellevue (Seattle)
and it was beautiful! I found myself wishing for it to keep snowing
and grow long icicles like in Richland on Chestnut street as a kid.
I am still a kid at heart and wish I could still go sledding on
Carmichael hill! My sister is over here from Spokane where it is
really cold and really snowy to help her daughter move this week and
this is not much to her except for the hills in Seattle. My daughter
laughed at Ken Schram's [KOMO TV] commentary "Oh No, SNOW!!!!" being
a Pullman girl. She gets around anywhere and can put chains on like
a breeze (I never did learn how to put on chains). I bought new all
season radials when I was raising my girls on Redmond Union Hill
and put a 50 lb bag of dog food in the trunk (the days before front
wheel drive) and away I went. No problem. I love to drive in the
snow but it is everyone else I worry about!!
Happy Winter to everyone wherever you are!
Bomber Cheers!
-Donna Fredette ('65)
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>>From: Clark J Riccobuono ('71)
Re: Hookey Bobbing
This was the main method of travel in Richland before one gets
to drive. This was especially fun behind Brad Wear's ('71) old red
VW bug. This bug went everywhere. When we got stuck, we use to just
lift it up. Then go on our merry way.
Best Wishes to all and Happy New Year all Bomber Alums.
-Clark J Riccobuono ('71) ~ From lovely Puyallup, WA - where it
rains, snows, and sun shines all the same day.
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
>>From: Ken Robison ('86)
Click here to view the ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook
-Ken Robison ('86)
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Ann Bishop ('56), Gary Persons ('57)
Jan Bollinger ('60), Deedee Willox ('64)
Donna Fredette ('65), Jeff Michael ('65)
Bob Grout ('66WB)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Russell ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob Lysher ('81)
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>>From: Ann Bishop Ousley ('56)
Re: U.K.
I know we have a Bomber in the U.K. but I can't remember who.
I need some information about a financial institution that is
supposed to be located there.
-Ann Bishop Ousley ('56) ~ Texarkana, AR - warm & cloudy (70 today)
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>>From: Gary Persons ('57) and Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
Re: Spokane Bomber Alumni Lunch
Baby, it's gonna et cold outside! Temperatures are expected
to moderate by Sunday, though, and our main streets are all plowed,
so throw on your warm coat and join us for the first Spokane Bomber
Alumni lunch of 2005!
DATE: Sunday, January 16, 2005
COFFEE TIME: 11:30 AM
LUNCH TIME: 12:30 PM
PLACE: The Cathay Inn (Chinese and American menu)
ADDRESS: 3714 North Division (Look for the tall sign on the
east side of the street.)
PRICE: Most lunches $5.95 - $7.95
Please make reservations by Friday, 1/14.
All Bomber spouses and guests are welcome.
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) & Gary Persons ('57)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: Bomber Drug
Well, I just got back from Spokane Saturday night and of
course the first thing I did was get on the computer for my
Alumni Sandstorm fix!
I spent a week with my younger son, Sean, his wife, Christie,
and their 3 children: Alanna (age 10), Nate (age 7), and baby Sarah
(age 6 months). Of course we went and had their portraits taken.
Christie's family calls me "the picture grandma" because I am always
having them taken. I don't care what they call me as long as I have
pics! Sarah is just darling (spoken like a true Nanna!) and she has
the biggest smile.
Sean & family came for Christmas and when they went home, Alanna
(the delight of my life) stayed with us. I took her home on the 2nd,
as school started on the 3rd. I stayed up there since Stars On Ice
was Thursday, the 6th (I go every year). Last year I took Alanna,
but this year I took Christie. Alanna was a little bummed by that,
but she got over it. I'm sure she's already planning for next year,
but we will see.
The Stars On Ice was amazing this year. They did a lot of
interesting and/or funny stuff between the skating acts. It was
really a good show.
Happy New Year to all my friends and family (yes, Judy, that
does mean you, too).
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA - where we don't have as
much snow as Spokane! Had to use 4-wheel drive to get out of
Sean's driveway and off his street. The highways were just fine
though.
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
To: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
My condolences to you for your loss. God bless you and your
family. When some time has passed go to the bookstore and find
a book called "Life is Hello, Life is Goodbye". It helped me so
much when I was grieving for my Dad. The book is written by an
Episcopalian Priest and I can't remember right now what her name
is. Let me know if you want me to find out for you.
To: Tom Verellen ('60)
That is one of the most hilarious entries I have read yet
[in the 1/10/05 Alumni Sandstorm]!! Thanks for the laugh!!
Bomber Cheers,
-Donna Fredette ('65) ~ In Seattle where the snow is melting and it
is icy in places and a beautiful sunny day!
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Hey there Bombers and Bomberettes...
Yes, Carol Converse Maurer ('64), there is a Sun Cove, WA [near
Wenatchee]... But admittedly hard to find if you're not looking for
it. When driving North on the east side of the mighty Columbia
towards Lake Chelan, you will pass Sun Cove Road which goes down
the hill from the highway to the river. There are a bunch of
houses built on the hillside overlooking the river and down to the
shoreline. A swimming basin and a boat basin have been sculpted on
the river's edge. The community is mostly full-time residents,
but some that have holiday and summer/vacation homes. There is a
community center where the New Year's Eve party has been hosted by
the Devine family for around 10 years. I've only been there twice
(New Year's Eve both times). It has snowed and just been gorgeous
both years. Winter folks ski from there and summer folks do the
river stuff. I hope to go in the spring/summer this year and get
out on the river.
We have gone through about three weeks of thinking seriously
about going back to San Diego. Guess being there made me long for
the salt spray. We even shut off a couple things we had planned for
the coming year (building a house) and some business stuff. Now it
looks like we will stay; for a while at least. We're looking at a
house later today. We'll see how it goes. We really need to get
settled... this has been an 18 month stretch of living out of a
U- Haul. We're pretty good gypsies, but not having our stuff can
be a hassle.
Re: Hookey Bobbing
Got a kick out of the comments about hookey-bobbing. I was
explaining it to my Phoenix/San Diego raised wife last night as we
slid our way down a little travelled, ice glazed road home. She of
the fast freeway background thought it sounded dangerous. Can you
imagine!
Re: Blue cast
And oh, if you are meandering through the Tri-Cities and notice
a young guy with a blue cast on his left arm... that will probably
be me. And they say there is no risk for injury to dj's. All this
modern "scratch" CAN be dangerous!
So, to all my fellow travellers in this parallel universe... Happy
Trails.
dj jeff Michael ('65)...still in the frozen, slick, gray Tri-Cities.
-Jeff Michael ('65)
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: Pictures of Graceland, Memphis, TN
We all remember Elvis. Picture taken from our trip to Little
Rock and Tenn.
-Bob Grout ('66WB)
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Ralph Myrick ('51), Marilynn Working ('54)
Gus Keeney ('57), Max Sutton ('57)
Mike Brady ('61), Carol Converse ('64)
Anna Durbin ('69)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Earl Bennett ('63)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
This is some information I had received from Jim Gilson ('51) who is
looking for married couples, who are teachers, to fill positions in
his American Schools in the following countries. If you are
interested, contact Jim through his email.
QUALITY SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL
(OPENINGS for 2005-06 as of 11 January 2005)
QSI INT'L SCHOOL of KABUL in AFGHANISTAN (2 positions)
* DIRECTOR (teach part-time) * ELEMENTARY
QSI INT'L SCHOOL of ASTANA in KAZAKHSTAN (2 positions)
* DIRECTOR (teach part-time) * ELEMENTARY
BAKU INT'L SCHOOL in AZERBAIJAN (2 positions)
* LOWER ELEMENTARY (6 yr old class) * ELEMENTARY (9 yr old class)
ALMATY INT'L SCHOOL in KAZAKHSTAN (4 positions)
* ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY MUSIC (also teach English/math)
* ELEMENTARY (3 positions)
KIEV INT'L SCHOOL in UKRAINE (8 positions)
* DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION (similar to a Secondary Principal in USA)
* LOWER ELEMENTARY * UPPER ELEMENTARY * KINDERGARTEN
* MIDDLE SCHOOL * SECONDARY ENGLISH
* SECONDARY PHYSICAL SCIENCE/MATH
* ESL QSI INT'L SCHOOL OF YEREVAN in ARMENIA (2 positions)
* UPPER ELEMENTARY (strong in MUSIC for one of these positions)
* ESL (strong in MUSIC for one of these positions)
ASHGABAT INT'L SCHOOL in TURKMENISTAN (2 positions)
* DIRECTOR (teach part-time) * LOWER ELEMENTARY
QSI INT'L SCHOOL OF CHENGDU in CHINA (2 positions)
* LOWER ELEMENTARY (2 positions, one with P.E. skills)
QSI INT'L SCHOOL OF BRINDISI in ITALY (2 positions)
* LOWER ELEMENTARY * UPPER ELEMENTARY
QSI INT'L SCHOOL OF EL TIGRE in VENEZUELA (2 positions)
* COMPUTER TEACHER (also teach upper elementary) * KINDERGARTEN
QSI INT'L SCHOOL of PHUKET in THAILAND (2 positions)
* ELEMENTARY * SECONDARY ENGLISH/SOCIAL STUDIES
We expect to hire married teaching couples for these listed
openings. Benefits include salaries, air fares, housing, shipping
allowance, medical insurance, and an overseas allowance.
We seek teachers who love children and who are willing to give
the time and energy needed to provide a success-oriented mastery-
learning model of education. We have a reputation of having teachers
who care.
*Non-smokers only are hired*
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
Re: 50th Anniversary
Not everyone can claim the honor of a long marriage, but tonight
(January 10th) a bunch of Bomber friends got together with a fun,
wonderful couple, Millie Finch Gregg and her husband, Glynn, to help
them celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at Anthony's in
Richland.
Larry Christenson ('54) and wife Nanette; Allisa Synoground;
Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54); Ginny Weyerts Wendland ('54) and
husband Walt ('55); Jeannine Houston Willis ('54) and me and my
husband, Richard, get together monthly, when possible, but tonight
was very special spending it with Millie and Glynn. Thanks guys for
letting us "butt in" on your anniversary dinner, even though you
knew we were coming! They even invited us to celebrate their 60th in
2015!!! Will Anthony's still be here, because it was wonderful, too!
Shirley Strege Bigelow ('54) and husband Charlie ('54) were
missed as she is under the weather. We also missed seeing Norma
Myrick Nunamaker ('54) as she was working with the ACES group. Hey,
guys, next month?
Millie and Glynn, I am sorry I didn't get your anniversary to
Maren in time to be listed on the calendar for January 10th, but
this is more fun telling about tonight. I won't tell everything!
Enjoy your life kids, and you make a great couple!! Who said it
wouldn't last when you eloped in 1955?
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54) ~ here in Kennewick... home safe
after driving to Richland on kind of slick roads. Chauffeured
Millie and Glynn and got them home safe, too.
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Surgery
Hi All,
Thanks to all of you who sent the nice notes of support after my
gall bladder surgery. I am doing better than I expected each day and
the wounds are healing nicely.
The weather has been cooler for the last couple of weeks here in
Yuma, but is starting the warming trends tomorrow. All the storms
that were predicted seemed to skirt around us to the north west and
just to the east of us. Was 74° today before the winds started this
afternoon. Winds are letting off as this is being written and it's
supposed to be nice for the next week now.
I think I feel good enough to go over and bug Tony Tellier ('57)
tomorrow. He lives north of I-8 about six miles from my house.
Besides, I want to see if Utha (Lorrie's Doby) remembers me or will
stand me up against the wall again!!! I need to get over there more
often!!!
Anyway, thanks for all your support during my distress.
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Max Sutton ('57)
To: Ann Bishop Ousley ('56)
We do indeed have a Bomber in the U.K. It's Dean Enderle ('57).
You can find his email on the Class of '57 home page.
-Max Sutton ('57)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
I just retired from the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department
on Monday, January 3, 2005. On Tuesday, I started back to college to
pursue a 2 year degree in fitness training. It reminded me of the
first time I went to college. I was discharged from the Navy on
a Friday in 1965 and started school the following Monday and
graduating in 1970. I think I am going to enjoy school much more
this time because I won't have to worry about a family (children)
and making a living. I will also be able to take advantage of their
traveling education program which I missed the first time around.
Although I'm probably the oldest person in the program (61 years
old), there are many people in there 40s and 50s along with the
youngsters. It oughtta be fun!
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Jeff Michaels ('65)
Ok, I now know where you are talking about. I can picture it
(Sun Cove) in my mind. It probably has grown since we were past
there last. We had some friends that owned property there. I was
thinking it was really really close to Wenatchee. Lots closer to
Lake Chelan.
I don't blame you for thinking of moving back to San Diego. But,
just think of the yucky weather that's been going on in southern CA
this past couple weeks. Of course, it may not have gotten that far
south though.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - So far, we haven't
gotten that 3rd storm that was predicted.
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>>From: Anna Durbin ('69)
Dear Tom Verellen ('60):
Great line. I usually introduce myself, when people ask where I
am from I say "Richland, Washington, location of the Hanford Atomic
Plant." I tell them "I glow in the dark and all my children are
mutants. (But they are good mutants.)" I find it pretty surprising
how many people have heard of Hanford on the East Coast.
-Anna Durbin ('69) ~ from Ardmore, PA - where we have had 60° and no
snow. We hear the cold winter is coming soon.
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Grover Shegrud ('56), Missy Keeney ('59)
Ed Wood ('62), Gary Behymer ('64)
Vernona Chappelle ('64), Mike Davis ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Luda Stambaugh ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pat Ruane ('75)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Grover Shegrud ('56)
Re: Mike Brady ('61)
It's nice to hear of you youngsters going back to school. I
started back at Edmonds Community Collage last September working
towards my associates CIS degree. It was back in 1965 I left
Highline Community Collage after a good try at a degree. But alas
my need is to find work to support my young family.
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Sweet Adeline show
Rolling Hills Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will be
having our annual show on Friday January 28th at 7:30 pm and
Saturday January 29th at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Friday's performance
will be at Sunnyside High School and Saturday's performances will
be at Richland High (formerly Columbia) auditorium. The show has
a Broadway theme "HIT ME WITH THE SPOTLIGHT" and will feature
finalists for cash scholarships at each performance. We auditioned
30 high school students from the Tri-Cities and the lower valley and
they were WONDERFUL. It was hard to pick from them, but we had to
so three will be featured at each performance and their scholarship
amounts will be determined by audience vote. Ticket prices are: $10
for adults, $8 for students/seniors and $25 for a family of 5.
Burt Pierard ('59) was really great in one of our other shows
and he has agreed to take on one of our "character" roles for this
show. That alone should be worth the price of admission. Call or
email me for ticket information.
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Ed Wood ('62)
Re: Going back to school
Make Brady's ('61) comment about going back to school reminds me
of the reaction I had when I took each of my sons to visit college
campuses. I told each of them that I had changed my mind, that I was
going back to school, not they, since I was now more ready to absorb
all the colleges had to offer, I was ready to study with fewer
distractions, I was ready for more fun, etc. and it was their turn
to go to work to support me. My wife Janice didn't think too much of
the idea either.
-Ed Wood ('62)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re:
-Gary "It's a jungle out there..." Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Cathryn Hodgin, aka Vernona Chappelle ('64)
To: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
My sweet friend Millie - please accept my belated
congratulations to you and Glynn on your 50th wedding anniversary.
Don and I are looking forward to being with you, your family,
and friends in July when you renew your wedding vows.
Love,
-Cathryn Hodgin, aka Vernona Chappelle ('64)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
I'd like to wish my wife, Bonnie (Hanford '77), a happy 25th
anniversary. You know, the girl does all right considering that
Hanford background!
Love you,
M. Davis (74)
-Mike Davis ('74)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim McKeown ('53), Rex Hunt ('53WB)
Millie Finch ('54), Bill Berlin ('56)
Tom Verellen ('60), Janet Tyler ('61)
Betti Avant ('69), Cindy Southard ('84)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan Baker ('64)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Jim McKeown ('53)
Re: SouthEast Asia Trip
It's hard to believe, but my wife and I and our daughter and her
husband leave in two weeks for Viet Nam, Cambodia and Thailand. This
would be the last place on earth that I would want to visit, but we
had offered all 4 of our kids a trip with us to anywhere they wanted
to go... once. The other 3 picked "normal" places like Egypt, China
and Italy. Deb picked this trip.
My brother Tom, who had 2 stints in Viet Nam during the War,
said it is a beautiful country, especially Da Nang (China beach)...
so, we'll see.
We will not be affected by the terrible disaster, because when
we do get to Thailand we will be in Bangkok, which is far North of
the area that was affected. We are only in Cambodia two nights, just
to see Angor Wat, which is one of the wonders of the World.
If anyone has been there recently, I would like to hear from you.
-Jim McKeown ('53)
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>>From: Rex Hunt ('53WB)
I have received a request to fill out a form with personal
information for something called the Richland alumni association....
I am curious if that is indeed a unit of this particular group of if
it is a clone, developed to acquire info for nefarious purposes by
someone other that the "TRUE BOMBERS" association. While mimicking
a lot of the same logo's as this group it does not go far enough to
explain who, what, why, such info is needed. therefore I shall leave
it blank till I receive conformation to its legitimacy.
-Rex Hunt ('53WB)
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Richard Anderson ('60) responds to Rex:
Hello Rex,
This has come up before. As far as I can determine it is an
attempt by an internet entrepreneur in the Baltimore area to
replicate the model. And, his revenue model is the
same: he makes his money by selling access to the email addresses he
collects. As far as I can tell -- and I have neither seen nor heard
anything disparaging -- he has no nefarious purpose in mind. Of
course, there is no particularly good reason for any Bomber (or
Hanford Falcon for that matter) to subscribe to the service since
our own <richlandbombers.com> web presence provides the same stuff
for free. Anyway, sign up if you care to (and if you do we -- the
Alumni Sandstorm --would love to hear what you think of it). One
thing you might want to do is to establish a separate Yahoo (or
Hotmail) email account just for this service; if you decide it's OK
you can change your email address to your regular one, if not, you
can let the temp address die from non-use.
Regards and Bomber and Sandstorm cheers,
Yr Obt Srvt,
Richard, Deputy Editor
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Re: 50th Anniversary
Thank you Marilynn ('54) and Vernona ('64) for your notes. How
can you lose when you have so many wonderful friends.
Yes, our official date is 1/10/55, so we went to dinner and
shared it with our Bomber Buddies! Our 3 children are planning a
big celebration in July, and we do plan to renew our vows. We are
looking forward to that very much.
Once again to all of you that had dinner with us, it was a
wonderful time and yes, in spite of everyone and everything, it did
last 50 years. We eloped and now I look forward to "limping" down
the aisle in July!
Once again thanks for your friendship
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54) and husband Glynn (NAB)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Going back to school
It is great to see my fellow Bombers retiring and going back to
school. I don't think you can ever have to much education as long
as you use it well. I graduated from Linfield College (2004 NCAA
Division III National Football Champions) and went to the U of
Washington for my MBA for a year. I got tired of school (and being
broke) so I dropped out and went to Long shoring. In those days
office salaries were $400 to $500 a month and I could make $1200 or
more per month being a "Longie." I was smart enough to do the math
at that point and the guys in the union called me "The Professor"
since I was the only guy in the hall with a college degree, and
maybe a high school degree too.
I went on into a career in business, airline, marine, travel,
international, etc., but in the early 1980s I decided to return to
the UDub and get my MBA. It was a very good experience in that being
a Lifetime Alumni I got free parking and when it came to my MBA
thesis I drug out a study I did for the American Society of Travel
Agents on how the tourist dollar was better for a country than a
foreign aid dollar. Bam! I had it made. Finally got the MBA, almost
entirely at "flashlight" (night school), and can say that I have
never had the opportunity to use it. I still carry a Longshore Union
card but I hide the fact I have an MBA at union meetings. As "The
Professor" I handled a lot of financial problems with my fellow
members but as the "The MBA Professor" they will expect me to do
divorces.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ Anacortes, WA - where we had 4" of snow on our
yard and we could do a great downhill or slalom down our
driveway. A big Chinook came in the night before last and
"poof" it was all gone. Hot air is good.
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>>From: Tom Verellen ('60)
Re: Now playing Larry Coryell ('61)
Noticed that Bomber (and I believe record holder in pole vault)
now "guitar legend" will be at Seattle Experience Music Project on
Friday the 14th. Details: 1-14 8 p.m. Sky Church Experience Music
Project, 325 Fifth Ave N. Seattle and a workshop on the 15th p.m.
call 877-454-7836 or http://www.emplive.com/
-Tom Verellen ('60)
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>>From: Janet Tyler ('61)
To: Mike Brady ('61)
Congratulations on your retirement. I'm also 61 years old but
lo