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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/01/05
Dateline: Richland
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Paul Weichel ('51), Jim McDougal ('57)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Judy Willox ('61)
Debbie Lukins ('78), Deanna Lukins ('79)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: Rick Valentine ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy Rice ('77)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Paul Weichel ('51)
Re: Death of Willis Weichal ('49)
I hate to pass along sad news but I thought that some of
you would like to know and also to pass it along to any one that
you know that knew Willis. Willis was in the Class of 1949.
http://FuneralNotices.tripod.com/pics05/RIP49WeichelWillis05.htm
Thank you,
Paul
-Paul Weichel ('51)
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>>From: Jim McDougal ('57)
Hurricane Katrina:
Just wanted to let everyone know that my brother Jon
McDougal ('64) survived Katrina. His entire family
lives in the Gulfport and Long Beach, Mississippi area. As
you’ve probably seen, everything from Biloxi, west to Pass
Christian, is a total loss. Gulfport and Long Beach are right in
between Biloxi and Pass Christian.
They don’t know how or why, but they survived while riding
the storm out in their house! They were told by the local
authorities at about 4:00 pm on Sunday that the area was under
curfew and they were not to leave their house!!!!
They got some water damage due to rain coming through the
roof after the wind tore most of the shingles off, blew out a
couple of windows, and downed all their trees. They were very
lucky that the flooding from the storm surge stopped about 5
feet from their front door. They appear to be in a small pocket
about two blocks across that didn't get much damage, but Jon
says there is total devastation two blocks away in all
directions. Their house is about one mile inland off the beach
and there’s a set of railroad tracks on top a dike that sits
between them and the beach, and that’s probably what saved them
from worse damage.
They’re safe for now with water from a well, natural gas
still working, phones are working!!, and they have a generator
so their able to keep all the food in the refrigerator and
freezer from going bad. It sounds like they are better off than
about 98% of the other people in that area.
-Jim McDougal ('57)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
If any alumnus would like to start a Katrina/Bomber relief
fund I would contribute the first $100. I am in Alaska now and
will be on the road almost continuously from now through late
October, including 3 weeks or more in China, and simply cannot
take on that kind of a task. Obviously if there no one
volunteers on this I will see that amount goes to a relief
agency. Or directly to a Bomber alum if they are in need.
I have an acquaintance who is a FEMA Damage Inspection
Consultant. He is on his way to the N O area now. In his last e-
mail he said the word was that it was "really bad, probably the
worst ever".
-J Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Judy Willox ('61)
To: all Bombers, young (but not too young), and old
Our very own William Lane Johnson, Classic Class of '61,
and country singer extraordinaire, wanted me to inform all of
you that he will he at the 3 Margaritas on September 3rd with
his beautiful velvet voice in tow. He is really nice and easy to
listen to and I hope I can make it. So, won't you join in the
fun and let's have a party at the 3 Margaritas on Saturday the
3rd. See ya there?!!
Bomber Cheers,
-Judy Willox, Classic Class of '61 ~ Richland ~ where the
evenings are really cool now and I LOVE it!
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>>From: Debbie Lukins Lee ('78)
To: Eric Lukins ('81)
Just wanted to send a Happy Birthday to my "little
brother". Now that you are "maturing" into adulthood, let's
steer clear of the skate and snowboards for awhile longer, OK?
"You're only as old as you feel." "Early bird gets the worm."
"Nothing learned, nothing gained." "Nothing worthwhile comes
easy." "You get what you pay for." Geez, I feel like I'm stuck
in one of your emails!
Hope you have a GREAT day. See you on Saturday.
Love you lots,
Deb
-Debbie Lukins Lee ('78)
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>>From: Deanna Lukins Wingart ('79)
Re: Eric Lukins's Birthday!!!
I just want to let my brother Eric Lukins ('81) know that
it wasn't my idea to let everyone know that he is 42 today. It
was our other sister, Debbie ('78). Have a Great Day.
Love Always,
your YOUNGEST sister,
-Deanna Lukins Wingart ('79)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/02/05
Dateline: Richland
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9 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Betty Hiser ('49), Curt Donahue ('53), Mike Clowes ('54)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64), Deedee Willox ('64)
Dena Evans ('64), Linda Reining(64), Chuck Crawley ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda Lester ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gordon Mumford ('72)
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49er)
Re: Katrina
I feel like I am reading history in the making through the
Alumni Sandstorm. Our prayers are with each and every one of you
who are in the midst of this terrible storm and everyone
suffering because of Katrina.
To: Eric Lukins ('81)
Happy Birthday. It is nice to see that your sisters are
wishing you a happy birthday. Many more to come. From an ex-
neighbor.
To: Paul Weichel ('51), re: Willis Weichel ('49RIP)
Don't know if you remember me or not -- I was in the Civil
Air Patrol with you, Willis, Les Prengruber, etc., as an adult
(1951 to 1960). We took several trips together -- my first
flight was to a cadet competition at McClellan Air Force Base in
California. I was scared to death. I was thinking about Willis
the other day -- don't know why. My condolences to you and your
family. Where the heck was he? The last I heard he was in Idaho.
-Betty Hiser Gulley ('49er) ~ south/government Richland. We are
having cooler weather. Hooray!
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>>From: Curt Donahue ('53)
Re: Katrina Victims Fund
I'll match Larry Mattingly's ('60) contribution if he gives
it to Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62) for support to Maren.
-Curt Donahue ('53) ~ Federal Way, WA
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
From the "Counting the Absentees" Dept.:
Almost up-to-the-minute results for the Club-40 weekend are
now in. And here they are:
Class of '45 - 2
Class of '46 - 1
Class of '47 - 5
Class of '48 - 4
Class of '49 - 8
Class of '50 - 2
Class of '51 - 5
Class of '52 - 24
Class of '53 - 17
Class of '54 - 21
Class of '55 - 85
Class of '56 - 8
Class of '57 - 9
Class of '58 - 12
Class of '59 - 10
Class of '60 - 50
Class of '61 - 8
Class of '62 - 2
Class of '63 - 1
Class of '64 - 0
Class of '65 - 0
Class of '70 - 1
If you haven't sent in your registration, please do so
promptly as we need to know how many will be there Friday and
Saturday so the Shilo cooks will have some idea of how many to
cook for.
Right now, the tally stands at 318 for Friday and 238 for
Saturday (this includes guests).
Hope to see you there,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Just got off the phone with Frank Whiteside ('63) who is
presently ensconced in some motel north of Mamou. He's got a
TV, Magic Fingers and has been able to keep track of everything
that is going on. Mamou is a wonderful Cajun town north of
Lafayette that the always lovely Miss Nancy and I have always
enjoyed, but that's a story for another time.
Frank and Linda are fine, although they don't know what the
condition of their home is. Casa Frankeaux [I believe, Jimbeaux,
that you want 'Maison Frankeaux' here; this is, after all, the
frog-speaking part of the country. -Richard] is on the Westside,
so by all reports it should have only some wind damage. His
son's home is totally destroyed, so when Frank does get to go
home, he will have a lot of company with his son, and his son's
in-laws. The roads are not passable, so he's not sure when that
will be.
For whatever reason his "reservation" at the motel runs out
on Saturday, but here comes the typical Whiteside story: he's
been "invited" to move in with the Chief of Police at his home
until things stabilize, and he can go home again.
Keep Frank and everyone else in your thoughts. He's up --
which with Frank is not always easy to tell -- but concerned.
Jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: Hurricane Katrina update
Wanted to let everyone know that I'm still safe and sound
at my sister's -- Julie ('69WB) -- north of Baton Rouge.
We added two more to "Julie's Refugee Camp" yesterday: my
daughter's godmother and her daughter -- both nurses at
Children's Hospital. They had been at the hospital all this
time until it finally became evident that they needed to
evacuate all their little patients to somewhere else. They had
to "caravan" in their personal cars from the hospital to the New
Orleans airport. Each car took one or two little patients with a
nurse or doctor and the child's chart. Then they were moved from
the New Orleans airport to various other locations. A bunch of
them went to a hospital in Kansas City. After they put their
charges into other capable hands, they drove here to my
sister's, showered, and slept most of the afternoon.
Looks like some of the "refugees" here might be going
somewhere else tomorrow... IF they can get a good, operational
generator.
Stay tuned.....
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: A Mini Reunion
What a great time we've been having with Dena Evans Harr
('64) in town. We have done a lot of running around and enjoyed
every minute of it. We attended two Red Hat Ladies functions
this week, plus a small group party. Of course, we went to the
Spudnut Shop; who can resist their cinnamon rolls? We met Larry
('64) and Barb Eckert ('61) Holloway, and Mary Massey Horsey
('64) there at 10:30 Wednesday morning. As it turned out, the
ladies of '63 & '64 were meeting for lunch at 11:30. So we got
to see several people from those classes as well. It was a very
nice visit. So good to see everyone. I have to praise the Alumni
Sandstorm again for bringing Dena and me together after so many
years! Thank you Gary and Maren!!
To Maren: You are in our prayers and hearts.
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA
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>>From: Dena Evans Harr ('64)
Re: A Mini Reunion
Deedee Willox ('64), Larry ('64) and Barb Eckert ('61)
Holloway, Mary Massey Horsey ('64), and I (Dena Evans Harr
('64)) met at the Spudnut Shop on Wednesday morning at 10:30.
What we didn't know was that it was the Wednesday the girls of
'63 & '64 meet at 11:30 for lunch. So as the 5 of us were
visiting, more people from our class ('64) and Class of '63 came
in. Linda Bellingston Boehning, Rosalie Lansing, Kathy Hoff,
Sharon Sasser were there; help me out ladies, anyone I'm
forgetting? Forgive me if you were there and I can't remember. I
just wanted to say what a joy it was to see people I knew from
school and haven't seen for sooooo long. And I'll be back!
-Dena Evans Harr ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining(64)
re:Hurricane Katrina
finally had another phone call from Frank Whiteside(63)--he is
fine---they are in a motel in Oberland--also with are his son,
daughter-in-law, and son's in-laws. Frank said the last he
heard, his house was okay, but thinks his son's place is
probably under water, so figure they will be all be living
together for a while. said he lives about 30 miles from Maren.
he asked me to post an entry and let everyone know that he and
his family are okay. wanted to know about others in the area-
-asked about Jim McDougal(64)and some others---told him we had
heard that Jim and family were okay, but I didn't know about
others--except for Maren, of course. *grin* isn't sure when
he will be allowed back home--just waiting for them to tell him
it is safe and then they will return.
re: Larry Mattingly's idea of money for Bomber alumni affected
by Katrina this is a great idea, but someone is going to have
to get all the names and addresses of the alumni. I do not
support the Red Cross, but am more than willing to send money
to Bombers, who I know will get the money!
Linda Reining(64)......Bakersfield, California---gas prices
over $3 per gallon--supposed to "hit" $4 by the weekend!
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>>From: Chuck Crawley ('67)
Re: NOLA flood pix at digitalglobe
This site has satellite pix of NOLA from yesterday [8/31/05]:
http://www.digitalglobe.com
-Chuck Crawley ('67)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/03/05
Dateline: Richland
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Gloria Adams ('54), Ann Bishop ('56)
Vera Smith ('58), Margo Compton ('60)
Peg Sheeran ('63), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Dennis Hammer ('64), Shirley Collings ('66)
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>>From: Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
Re: Katrina
We chose to help a little both ways. We sent a donation to
Jeanie and we sent a donation to the Red Cross. I had an
interesting conversation with the Red Cross person. I asked how
much of the donation actually goes to the specified recipient?
She didn't have specific percentages but said many people had
been asking the same question so they had sent an email to the
head office asking for the numbers. I told her I'd call back
tomorrow and see if they have numbers.
Re: 50's sports figures
My personal favorite is Clarence Fulcher. He was All-State,
All-Star, and Most Valuable Player his senior year in 1951. I
saved all the newspaper clippings in a scrapbook I started in
1951. I also gave the silver football on a chain to one of our
grandsons so he could give it to the lady of his choice when the
time comes. I wore it around my neck for 2 years and was VERY
proud. He also was a starter on the Washington State Cougars
squad as a freshman. Not many can claim that accomplishment.
He's still my All-Star!!!
-Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
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>>From: Ann Bishop Ousley ('56)
We live in Texarkana, AR. If any alumni are in need of a
place to stay, we can find room for about 7 in our home; and
more in the other unfinished house (has electricity, water, and
bathrooms).
-Ann Bishop Ousley ('56)
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>>From: Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
My prayers are with you, Maren. I still haven't been able
to contact my nephew James Colletti. He and his wife and 2 kids
were living in Belle Chasse, LA. He worked at the military base
there. Hope they are safe.
-Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
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>>From: Margo Compton Lacarde ('60)
Re: Bomber Katrina Victims Fund
I have to agree with Linda Reining ('64) about knowing
where the money you donate goes and who gets it. We are getting
a lot of the refugees here in San Antonio. I want to do
something, but all the Red Cross wants is money and it goes into
a general fund. I would much rather give to people that I know
need it and will get it. Of course it would not be tax
deductible (that's the CPA in me), but who cares if it will help
a fellow Bomber. Maybe some Bomber attorney, or someone, could
set up a trust fund we could contribute to. Just an idea.
My prayers go out to Maren and everyone else in this time
of need.
-Margo Compton Lacarde ('60)
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>>From: Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
Re: American Red Cross
Linda Reining ('64) must have had a bad experience with the
Red Cross, causing her to make the comment that she doesn't
support them, but as a volunteer for decades -- as a nurse, and
in other capacities -- both locally and nationally, I have seen
the good this organization can do. With the ARC's many decades
of experience with disasters, I think they're getting better
with every "event" at organization; learning from their
mistakes, and trying to do the best they can with volunteers
like you and me. This catastrophe is unlike any others in many
ways. I will continue to support them.
-Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: In-Transit Sandstorm Subscription payments
I put in a temporary change of address to my sister's place
yesterday since it looks like we'll be here for a while. I
figure since there isn't any power or water, etc., they haven't
been DELIVERING any mail all week and the last mail I got out of
my mailbox was Saturday, August 27th. I've got my fingers
crossed that the temporary address change will go through and
the post office will just send all my mail here.
Re: Refugee Update
The newly unemployed applied (online) for benefits
yesterday.
My son-in-law's parents and grandmother headed for their
camp in Mississippi yesterday morning. They don't have any power
there, but took a generator with them. Since they didn't come
back here last night, they must be OK. We got one more today
(my daughter's aunt's husband). So, we lost three and gained
three..... which means we're still at NINE extra people here.
They said on the local news that the Baton Rouge population
has about doubled this week. I believe it.
Stay tuned.....
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
Re: Tri-Cities is 6th safest place from natural disasters
Forbes.com has an article on the "Safest And Least Safe
Places In The U.S." from natural disasters. Listed as number
six is Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA.
http://www.forbes.com/lifestyle/2005/08/30/safestplaces-insurance-realestate-cx_sc_0830home_ls.html
The article does not list all the places it talks about, go
to the left side of the article and click on the pictures that
say "safest places" and "least safe places" for slide show. I
have listed some of them:
Safest are:
1. Honolulu, HI
2. Boise, ID
3. Santa Fe, NM
4. Yakima, WA
5. Spokane, WA
6. Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA
7. Medford-Ashland, OR
8. Corvallis, OR
9. Salem, OR
Least safe are:
1. Monroe, LA
2. Dallas, TX
3. Jackson, MS
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: Katrina Relief Fund
I'll match Larry Mattingly's ('60) and Curt Donahue's ('53)
$100 donations for Maren's fund. Any others match make a match?
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/04/05
Dateline: Richland
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilynn Working ('54), Missy Keeney ('59)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Patti Jones ('60)
Don Peyton ('63WB), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Carol Cross ('64), Paul Tampien ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Lynn Dodson ('66)
Betti Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard Johnson ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ray Kelly ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rick Southam ('80)
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
On behalf of the Class of 1954, I am willing to collect
funds from our classmates of '54 to mail to Maren at her
sister's home north of Baton Rouge where she and 8 others are
being sheltered.
I will collect the money for one week including the Club-40
celebration next weekend. I will be at the Friday night dinner,
but not Saturday. Any '54 alumni who want to donate can email me
for my address and I will keep track of everyone who donates and
send their names to Maren along with the money. I would like
everything collected to be mailed Monday, September 12th.
If this is acceptable to my classmates, please let me know
and I will be collecting Friday night and will try and have a
BIG card you can sign for Maren and her family. I have emailed
Maren for her sister's address and will send it there.
If you write a check, just make it out to Maren Smyth.
Receipts will be available too.
I am sure they need help with utilities, extra food, water
and transportation. She can do whatever she see fit for others
or whatever.
DO YOU ALL AGREE?? See you at Club-40 on September 9th!!
Millie, Marguerite, Joanie, Norma, or anyone else in '54, I
welcome your assistance.
So thankful as we hear of other BOMBERS who are safe.
Maren has devoted her life to keeping us all connected, least we
can do is make her survival a little easier (if that is
possible!).
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54) ~ Kennewick, WA where we are
high and dry and in the 80's!
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Richard, could you publish Jeanne Hutchens Simon's address every
day for a while so people who want to send contributions to
Maren wouldn't have to search for it.
Thanks,
-Missy Keeney ('59)
Missy, you know..... this is the sort of marvelous idea I never
think of! -Richard
Here it is:
Send your donation to:
[send an email to the Sandstorm and we will send you the address
by return email -the editors]
Make checks out to: Jeanie Simon
I will send you a receipt for your donation
I will keep a list of names and document donations
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Bomber Relief funds
We have seen several alumni offer to match my offer to
Maren. I have had several more offers in direct email. Maren is
a loyal Bomber and good friend. If that is the consensus I
certainly would send the funds to her. I also prefer not to send
the money to the Red Cross. However I have a brutal schedule
from now through October and truly cannot handle trying to
properly set up something like a proper fund (501?).
My original hope was that one of the Bomber attorneys would
jump in and set up a fund that could grow to several thousand
dollars. Many of us can afford to send in $50, $100, or even
possibly more. There may be several Bombers who will be in dire
need. We won't really know for maybe a couple of weeks or
longer.
I have had a reasonable year and will increase my offer: I
will send $100 to Maren and another $100 to a fund for all
Bombers who will be in need if someone will set it up.
There are what, several hundred of us on this net? Some are
on a fixed income but many can certainly afford a contribution.
Let's all have a little Bomber Pride for a very worthy cause.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ from temporary digs in Anchorage. Did
the last display for the Fair last night. Will clean
up the mess today and relax a couple of days before
heading to the next venue in a busy fall.
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Hurricane Katrina Victims/Donations
Our customer service lady for the company I work for lives
in northern Louisiana. I have worked for this company for over
ten years and I know she can absolutely be trusted. I am on the
phone to her right now while I write this. There is a tent city
that is close to her. She says most important right now because
of Katrina's victims leaving the disaster so quickly that items
are most necessary. Such as canned food, diapers, toilet paper,
toothpaste, books for the kids, clothes, and so on. These people
in the tent city are having to pay $15.00 a night to stay there.
One lady in the tent city has three children in a two man tent.
She has offered that if we send money or items she will do
shopping and make sure they are delivered to the victims in her
area. When you give to the victims you know it is going directly
to them. If interested please email me and I will give you her
contact information: Name, address, phone number and email.
A quick story she has told me. She was at the grocery store
and a lady was buying food for the sixteen family members that
will be with her indefinitely. Her house is small. Another lady
was checking out buying ten blow-up mattresses. From this you
can tell that our customer service representative is well in
contact of what is going on in this city for the victims. Her
husband is also a public servant. The stories of giving she is
telling me about the giving to help is phenomenal.
So please email me if interested in helping in this manner.
Bomber Tears,
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
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>>From: Don Peyton ('63WB)
To: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Frank..... I was relieved to read that you and Linda are
safe. We're so sorry about your son's house. We are hoping
your house survived. We hope to read more about you and your
family. You're in our prayers.
-Don Peyton ('63WB)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: Refugee Update
Most of the "refugees" will stay here at my sister's today.
Four of us are going to try to get back to our houses to get
more stuff to bring back to my sister's and we'll bring Stacey's
car back, too. We're leaving VERY EARLY. We're not supposed to
be allowed in til 6am Monday, but we talked to friends who were
allowed to go in yesterday without so much as being asked for an
ID. We have to be gone by "sundown".
My son-in-law talked to their next door neighbor yesterday.
The big pecan tree in their back yard is down. There are
problems with the shed that was close to being replaced
anyway... and (the biggie) 1/3 of the roof on their house is
gone. HOWEVER, the neighbor put up temporary tar paper and we're
hoping there isn't water damage from the roof problem. We'll do
as much repair as time allows today.
My house (across the street) is apparently fine. Want to
get my computer, so I can get back to work doing the
Sandstorm.
We'll know more soon..... WHAT AN ADVENTURE!
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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>>From: Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64)
Re: American Red Cross
I had such faith in ARC especially after taking classes in
community disaster taught by a Red Cross volunteer and know the
organization does wonderful work. After the way ARC handled
donations for 911 announcing they would use part for their other
needs (as they received so much for 911) there was such a public
outcry against this that they said they would not redistribute
the 911 donations, but I have to wonder if they won't do as they
feel necessary and not make a public announcement this time.
Maybe this is why Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54) couldn't get a
percentage of "how much donation actually goes to the specific
recipient" -- will be interesting to hear their answer. I still
admire and respect volunteers of ARC and wish I were in better
financial and personal health to donate/volunteer substantially.
-Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64) ~ Grays Harbor County WA ~ 6 miles
inland from Pacific Ocean
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>>From: Paul Tampien ('64)
Re: Katrina Refugees
We are in the Nashville, TN area. If there are any Bomber
evacuees we can help please contact us.
[send an email to the Sandstorm and we will forward your
message to Paul -the editors]
-Paul Tampien ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining(64)
since the Sandstorm tries hard to stay out of taboo subjects, I
will keep my reasons for not supporting the Red Cross
private(if you want to know my reasons, you can e mail me
directly), but I do want to help support those Bombers who are
experiencing hard times due to Hurricane Katrina. just need
to know who needs the help and where to send the money---I know
we have: Maren; Frank Whiteside; Jon McDougal---who are the
others? I can't afford to send each one a $100 donation, but
can and will send it to a general fund to be doled out to each
of them.
Kern County is sending firefighter--emt's to help in this
disaster, too. also heard there are some going from the Tri-
Cities. thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone that
are suffering.
Linda Reining(64).........Bakersfield, California....don't feel
I have the right to complain about anything right now.
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>>From: Lynn Dodson Stedman ('66)
Re: Safest Places
I looked at the list of safest and least safe places and
beg to differ with Honolulu, HI as being "safe". I went to
college there for 2 years and learned quickly that if supply
ships or air contact were disrupted for over a week the whole
island is out of food. There is very little arable land and too
many people to be sustained. I wonder what they used for the
criteria?
-Lynn Dodson Stedman ('66)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Red Cross
The one comment I have regarding the Red Cross is they are
compassionate. When I was in the Army in the spring of 1976 my
dad had one of many heart attacks. They called my company on a
Saturday and I went over to the hospital where their office was
and talked with a volunteer about getting home on emergency
leave. I talked with my mother and we decided I should wait a
bit before coming home. Any excitement sent my dad's heart
monitor racing and we figured my coming unannounced might lead
to something more. I elected to wait 6 months as I had saved my
leave so I could get an early discharge based on terminal leave.
The Red Cross called my clinic not too long before my shift
was over one day in November and when I walked in not only was
the same volunteer there but also the hospital chaplain. I knew
at that point my dad had passed away, probably sometime that
day. They were very caring and allowed me to call my mother. I
am most thankful that I had decided to take one full month of
leave the summer before and drove by myself from Ft. Campbell,
Kentucky to Richland and spent time with my parents. That was
the last time I saw my dad and I miss him very much. My mother
is gone now, too, about 17 1/2 years after my dad's passing.
I think as kids growing up we take too much for granted
when it comes to our parents. I really miss them so very much,
also my younger brother Howard ('72RIP). Take time if you
haven't lately and tell your family how much you love them.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA ~ cooler today with a breeze.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/05/05 ~ Labor Day ~ Party ON, Dudes!
Dateline: Richland
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Pierard ('52), Bonnie Beardsley ('56)
Burt Pierard ('59), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Linda Reining ('64), Brian Wildenborg ('89)
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Editor's Note from Deputy Editor Richard:
Y'all know?? ..... we missed a birthday! Back on the first
of August the Online Alumni Sandstorm had its First Birthday. IN
DOG YEARS!! Yep, it was seven years ago that the very first
issue of this rag hit the internet. Dog years!! Who woulda
guessed??
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carolyn Halstead ('61WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanie Hutchins ('62)
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
I got back last night [Saturday, 3rd] from Germany where
the absolutely incredible pictures and reports of the New
Orleans hurricane and the ineptness of President Bush and his
people in dealing with the disaster have dominated the media all
week. The papers were actually comparing us to a Third World
country with respect to the level of official response. I was
relieved to open the Sandstorm and find that our Maren is safe.
Thank God!
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: Bonnie Beardsley Sandahl ('56)
I have just gotten word tonight [Saturday, 3rd] (by way of
South Africa) that Kent Hamrick ('53) and his wife Pat and their
family have survived Hurricane Katrina. Their home is in
Slidell, LA. I have no specifics as of yet... just that they are
alive.
-Bonnie Beardsley Sandahl ('56)
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
Re: The "R-Cloud" is back!!!
Check out the this pic:
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2005/Xtra/050905-Pierard.jpg
from Saturday's Tri-City Herald. If you look closely at the
football helmet, you will see that the R-Cloud has returned (the
recently retired coach Lonnie Pierson had it removed back in
1987). This follows pics this spring of the State Champion RHS
baseball team that showed the R-Cloud on their uniforms.
Just to refresh your memories, the R-Cloud was originally
designed by a student in J.D. Covington's class in 1971.
Covington (the football coach then) liked it and wanted it added
to all athletic uniforms. The school agreed, registered it as a
trademark, and put it on the uniforms. Along came Pierson (in
the fall of 1987) and ordered it removed, which led to an all-
school vote on the official emblem of the school in February
1988, which received national press coverage. According to the
accounts, Scott Woodward (baseball coach), joined with Pierson
and ordered the symbol removed from the baseball uniforms. Of
the school's 1300 students, 1205 voted and the R-Cloud received
1084 votes. By the way, one of the alternatives was a generic B-
17 bomber (this was before the "Day's Pay" Fraud was conjured
up) that received only 40 votes. Since there has never been
another vote, the R-Cloud remains the official symbol of
Richland High School to this day and I think it's great to see
its returning to the uniforms.
Welcome back, old revered R-Cloud.
Bomber cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: Refugee Update
WHEW! What a trip!!!
My house is fine. Chris and Stacey's sustained some damage:
lost 1/3 of the roof at the back of the house and the bathroom;
Maddie's room and their bedroom are all pretty much trashed with
sagging ceilings and nasty looking mold. So we're at Julie's for
a while... more tomorrow. I took pictures and brought my
computer back, but I'm too tired to set up the computer now.
Wanted to let everyone know that we got there (and back) safe
and sound.
NOBODY has been able to get through on my cell phone since
Katrina.
I'm gonna put up a "Vegas68's Katrina Refugee Update" web
page in the next day or two.
Stay tuned.....
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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>>From: Linda Reining('64)
had a short phone call from Frank Whiteside('63)at around noon,
today, Sunday, Sept. 4. he said they were heading home--was so
glad to be on the road and going home. was pretty sure his
place was okay---said the entire roadway was crowded with 18-
wheelers and Army convoys--wasn't sure what that was all about-
--told him that was supplies being delivered to those still in
New Orleans.
he asked about others, told himMaren and Jon McDougal(64)were
okay. he asked about another Bomber who lives in Slidell,
Mississippi, but the connection was bad, so I couldn't
understand the name--sorry, Frank---if anyone knows who Frank
is thinking about, let him know that Frank and family are okay-
-is hoping the same will be for them.
Linda Reining('64).....Bakersfield, Ca.
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From: the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook
>>From: Brian Wildenborg ('89)
POSTED: Sunday 09/04/2005 11:17:33am
COMMENTS: Nice site,lots of alumni...E-Mail and catch up!!!!!
-Brian Wildenborg ('89)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/06/05
Dateline: Richland
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Richard Roberts ('49), Dick Avedovech ('56)
Burt Pierard ('59), Patti Jones ('60)
Richard Anderson ('60), Patricia Rediske ('63)
Maren Smyth ('63 & '64), Linda Reining ('64)
Betti Avant ('69), Robert Avant ('69)
Ruth Russell ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vernon "Bud" Van Dusen ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Thomas Hann ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janell Johns ('71)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
John Heffner ('66) and Melanie Dukes ('67)
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>>From: Richard Roberts ('49)
Burt Pierard ('59) brought us some good news about the "R-
Cloud". Go Bombers.
-Richard Roberts ('49)
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>>From: Dick Avedovech ('56)
Re: Eleemosynary Organizations
If you are interested in an alternative to the American Red
Cross to send financial aid to, there are two organizations that
I have dealt with in the past that are excellent. They are:
Mercy Corps at www.mercycorps.org and the Northwest Medical
Teams at www.nwmedicalteams.org.
Both organizations are working in Louisiana and Mississippi
as I write this.
-Dick Avedovech ('56)
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
Re: Use of the term Day's Pay Fraud in yesterday's post
In my post yesterday, I attempted to use a personally coined term,
Day's Pay Fraud (no quotes, all 3 words capitalized) as a stand-alone,
proper noun, to describe a specific event, or rather a continuing
series of events (which is, by the way, a term I have used frequently
before). Namely, the unrelenting campaign by the RHS Faculty and
Administration to create and perpetuate the myth of our Bombers name's
origin being the "Day's Pay" airplane. They started in the mid-80s with
a concocted story (that did not include "Day's Pay") that the name
was changed to Bombers in the fall of 1944 (before the A-bombs were
dropped) but enough documentation exists to easily disprove that
contention. Some consider using the word fraud in my created term
is a little "over the top" or too strong a word but what else so
appropriately describes the complete fabrication of a story (without
a hint of historical documentation) and repeating it endlessly as the
"truth" for over 10 years until now, most students and parents believe
it is the truth? I have not been able to find a single printed
reference to "Day's Pay", mentioned by name, IN ASSOCIATION WITH RHS,
until after the coming of the mural (about 1993, I believe). So this is
to what my created term, Day's Pay Fraud, refers.
As to yesterday's appearance of the quote marks around Day's Pay,
that was purely the addition by the SS Deputy Editor. He did have the
decency to contact me and inform me what he had added. I strenuously
objected to setting off the plane name that way because it changed the
meaning of my created term and someone would get the impression that
the fraud referred to the actual plane purchase campaign. Indeed, that
is exactly what happened. Ray Wells ('54) wrote asking what the fraud
was (with the Day's Pay Campaign). I did not want the post to go out
that way, so I asked the Deputy Editor to scrub the story but, for
reasons unknown, he ran it anyway.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
and Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
Re: ALL BOMBER LUNCHEON Richland
Yes, the luncheon will be Club-40 weekend. We will still go
ahead with the luncheon as there are Bombers who come to the
luncheon that are not eligible for Club-40. Also it is a great
time and place for Club-40 Bombers to have lunch during the
events of the weekend.
Reservations must be made by September 8, 2005. Email Patti
or Vera. Reservations can also be made by phone. Call Vera or Patti.
WHEN: Saturday September 10, 2005
WHERE: JD Diner, 3790 Van Giesen, West Richland, WA 99353
Used to be Coney Island
(Light green building just past the Yakima River bridge
heading west from Richland)
TIME: 1:00 P.M.
PRICE: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served all day.
Prices range from $4.50 - $13.95
(add drink, tax, and tip)
Bomber spouses and friends are welcome! Looking forward to also seeing
out-of-town Bomber visitors.
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) and Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
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>>From: Richard Anderson ('60)
Re: Chief Jo Teacher Sighting
Yesterday, Monday (Labor Day!), Mr. Ken Russell stopped by to visit
when I was at the Torbett McDonald's for my customary coffee. Mr.
Russell was one of my first (and one of my favorite) teachers when I
was so unceremoniously Shanghaied from Walla Walla (GO BLUE!) back in
January 1956. I could today go directly to his classroom at Chief Jo
(last classroom on the right in the "gym" wing) and imagine him leaning
against his desk, teaching us math. He did good! And he looks terrific!
-Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Patricia Rediske Weatherman ('63)
Re: Katrina Donations
For all of you who are a little leery of Red Cross, etc.,
don't forget the faith-based organizations. For all of us who
are churched, of whatever faith, I know that there is a conduit
for your caring right in your faith. Since I know that a lot of
Lutherans from Richland Lutheran are regular readers, I offer
the ELCA Domestic Disaster Fund, found at elca.org. Also, look
for any organization that you belong to that is willing to match
your donation (your work, fraternal memberships, etc.) Thrivent
is giving $1 for every $2 donated to ELCA, just go to their
website www.thrivent.com and donate on-line or download a
donation form.
Peace,
-Patricia Rediske Weatherman ('63) ~ Lynnwood, WA
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: Katrina Refugee Update
Thought I was gonna rest yesterday, but spent most of the day getting
my computer set up and getting it hooked into my sister's DSL line.
Finally accomplished and realized what a lot of updating there is to do.
We're still getting settled for quite a long stay, I think.
More tomorrow..... stay tuned.
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64) ~ still hangin' out at my sister's
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: R-cloud
So glad to know that this much-loved symbol is back in its proper
place! Some things should never be tampered with and this is one of
them!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - weather is finally staying in
the 90s--no more triple digits are predicted.
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
To: Burt Pierard ('59)
You were talking about the "R-Cloud" on the athletic uniforms. Even
though it came about after I graduated I have always liked it. It
gives the uniforms a nice touch. It seems odd to me however that
Scott Woodward would vote to have it removed from his baseball team's
jerseys. He was an All-American high school football player for
Richland. I noticed several years ago, also that the person leading the
charge to do away with the mushroom cloud on the school banner was
a graduate of Kennewick High School and was my senior year English
teacher fresh out of Central Washington State College (now University).
My! How some people want to do away with the tradition of Columbia High
School, now Richland High School. Most of the cheers we did in school
were for "RHS" not "CHS", but that doesn't matter, what matters is the
tradition. Thanks for listening. Go Bombers!!!
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
From: the All Bomber GuestBook
POSTED: Monday 09/05/2005 4:53:25pm
COMMENTS: Seems a Galaxy far,far away and a long time ago....but
it was by and large fun
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>>From: Ruth Russell ('71)
Re: Katrina, and what can be done now
My twenty-five year old daughter, who prides herself on being somewhat
tough as nails in general, and who nearly never cries (except when it
comes to children and animals) came over to my house today, sat on my
sofa, and wept while talking about Katrina, and the desperate needs so
many people are facing. I confess, my knowledge of the devastation was
mostly from this newsletter, and the concerns for Maren and her family,
etc.... That changed today, as I went online, and scanned the news
channels as well, and saw that my daughter was not exaggerating in the
least. I am so ashamed that I haven't kept more abreast of events. In
my defense, I have been sick, and, except for reading my emails, have
spent a lot of time this past week doing little more than lying down
reading, as something like Mineer's Syndrome has affected my balance.
I realize that is unfair to assign blame wildly when things like
this happen, but I hope that, when everyone is accounted for and public
safety is restored, that everyone who has the least bit of power to
affect change in the way things are handled will take a long, hard look
at why aid was postponed for so long, and why the victims were so hard
hit. I think I can express that prayer without getting political.
For the moment, though, I want to toss something out there, with the
understanding that I have been in a sort of vacuum due to chronic
illness for the past few years, and I may not be able to see
consequences of my suggestion, or the whole picture as clearly as my
fellow alumni. My feeling that I wish to share is this: if I were in
the military over in Iraq or wherever, and my home town or home state
were hit with a disaster like New Orleans, and I saw news footage, or
received news about people dying and desperately needing supplies,
restored levees, emergency shelters and the like, I know that I would
be going out of my mind with worry and grief, and wild to return home
to help. Any good I might be doing over in the Mid East could not
possibly outweigh what I could do if the military, out of compassion,
and yes, the desire for good press, would assign me to home duty to do
what the National Guard is supposed to be doing. For pity's sake, many
of these military personnel ARE called up National Guardists, aren't
they? It only makes sense to me that transporting them home to assist
in a military style action to protect our country and her people where
they are needed would be an act of compassion and good sense on the
behalf of the administration. Nothing will bring back the lives lost
through natural disaster and/or poor planning, but the morale factor
among the troops and the populace in general by hands-on, personal
action by the men and women of the South, or, such volunteers with
personal or family ties that could be spared, would go a long way
to restoring national pride. They have the training, they have the
discipline, and I would bet my last dime they have the burning need to
come home and help. Am I hopelessly simplistic in my approach, or have
any of you heard of something of the sort in the works? What do the
rest of you think?
Also, I know where to send what little money I can spare, but has
anyone heard of trucks or transport planes taking in basic household
supplies or clothing to the disaster areas? When the Mexico City
earthquake happened years ago, the Salvation Army locally took every
blanket, shovel, etc... they could load into trucks, and flew them down
to help shelter and dig out the victims. My family stripped our
household and garden shed down to the necessities and sent everything
then that we could. Right now, I am at about the worst position I have
ever been in financially, but I have been blessed with a lot of
material goods. I had been making up boxes of clothing, baby clothes,
and blankets, etc... to donate to the Mission here locally as soon as
my daughter could take them over to Pasco. I am embarrassed as to the
excess that I have been harboring in my closets and storage, when there
were folks in need here locally. If there is any material relief being
arranged to fly in clothing, blankets, or even tents to help shelter
people, I want to know who and where, because that is something that I
would be able to do. If anyone hears about such a thing, or will be
going personally in a way that they could take supplies along, please
email me, or look up Ruth Pierson, West Richland in the phone directory
and call me.
Thanks again to the list for being such a wonderful caring group of
people. I know that we are all so grateful that Maren and the others
we have been concerned for have been protected the way they have.
Keep well and keep safe,
-Ruth Russell ('71)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/07/05
Dateline: Richland
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Wight ('52), Wanda Wittebort ('53)
James Johnson ('60), Patti Mathis ('60)
Barbara von Olnhausen ('62), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
David Rivers ('65), Ruth Russell ('71)
Lynn Noble ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lisa Peterson ('71)
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>>From: Dick Wight ('52)
Re: Faith-based donations for Katrina relief
Just want to clarify and add on to the Sept 5th entry in Sandstorm by
Patricia Rediske Weatherman ('63). THRIVENT FOR LUTHERANS will add a
matching dollar for each $2.00 donated to one of four Lutheran-based
charitable organizations -- BUT ONLY ON BEHALF OF FOLKS WHO ARE
THRIVENT MEMBERS. They did the same thing for the South Pacific Tsunami
Relief last year. I have donated both times, and it sure is a great
"bang for the buck" for those who are Thrivent members.
-Dick Wight ('52)
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>>From: Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53)
Has anyone tracked down Kent Hamrick ('53) of Slidell, LA? He and wife
Patricia lived there in 2003 and he worked for Trinity Industries.
-Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53)
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[Wanda, Kent and his family are OK. This was reported by Bonnie
Beardsley Sandahl ('56) in the 09/05/05 Sandstorm. -Richard]
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>>From: James Johnson ('60)
To: RVT (aka Richard) Anderson
The picture of the RHS v. Kennewick
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2005/Xtra/050905-Pierard.jpg
football players made me think of our rugby-like (tackle, no pads, no
helmets -- only cuts and bruises) football games at the corner of
Stevens and Van Giesen. You may recall that the only way I could get
you down was to "thump" you around your built-for-soccer legs! It seems
as if no one (high school, college, professional) anymore tackles at a
point where the runner has to go down, i.e., the legs! What gives? See
you Saturday, September 10th... at the old playground?
Also, can anyone name this Richland athlete? Here is a partial list of
his sports-related accomplishments at RHS and post-RHS.
* Earned 9 varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball
* Basketball starter junior and senior years
* Captained the basketball team his senior year; averaged
double digit scoring
* Basketball All-State Tournament Team Honorable Mention his
senior year
* All-State Baseball team his senior year; played in the East
vs. West All Star game
* All-State Football team his senior year; played in the East
vs. West All Star game
* Four years college-level baseball; held the home run record
at a NW university (may still; not sure)
* Two years CC college-level basketball and football
* Professional baseball player at the minor league level in
the Baltimore Orioles organization
-James Johnson ('60) ~ Marietta, GA
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>>From: Patti Mathis ('60)
I realize this may sound cold to some, but let's not forget our animal
friends that have also been devastated by the hurricane.
-Patti Mathis ('60)
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>>From: Barbara von Olnhausen ('62)
Re: Katrina/Charity Giving
Someone raised the question of what portion of a donation to charity
actually goes toward the charitable good works.
http://www.give.org/reports/index.asp#R is a website that lists many
charities and their annual reports, including the distribution of
their expenses by category (IRS requires that this information be made
public) -- just scroll through the annual report until you get to the
pie chart and hold your cursor over the "programs" piece of the pie.
American Red Cross is 91.1%, Mercy Corps is 91%. Northwest Medical
Teams (my favorite) isn't on the list (they are at
www.nwmedicalteams.org) but their website says 96% of their
donations "directly help people in need."
-Barbara von Olnhausen ('62)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: Refugee Update: 1 left - 2 came back ~ yesterday's total: 11
Worked on "Vegas68's Katrina Refugee Update" page all day yesterday.
It's not quite finished, but will give you all a place to go check for
the latest. Took pictures when we went down on 9/4 and that's what's
taking so much time. I'll have a link to the pictures when I get all
finished with that. Check it out; bookmark it (or add it to your
favorites) and go there to check for updates. vegas68.com/Katrina.html
My knees still haven't recovered. There are only 4 steps up to my
house and the same for my daughter's... countless trips across the
street... we moved a lot of her bedroom furniture and some from
Maddie's room. There were only 4 of us and the guys spent much of the
day up on the house roof and the shed roof making temporary repairs.
We also had two refrigerators and one freezer to clean out. YUK!
I was up til 4am yesterday morning trying to get caught up with email.
Put the email aside to work on the website and hope to get all caught
up with both later today.
Re: Kent Hamrick ('53) and wife Pat, who live in Slidell, LA
Kent and Pat live in Slidell, LA and usually drive in for any New
Orleans Bomber lunch. There was a Sandstorm entry from Bonnie Beardsley
Sandahl ('56) the other day about Kent and Pat. I was so relieved to
see that they are OK and asked Bonnie to give my sister's telephone
number to them. Well, Pat called yesterday morning and it just made my
day. Everyone is alive and that's the important thing. So many others
were not so lucky.
To: Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
When I look at the track of Hurricane Katrina, it sure looks like she
might have gone right by where you live. Any damage? Are you and your
family all OK?
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: '65ers...get em while they're hot!
A Very Special Thanks to Alex Clark (ain't a reunion... yearly or five
year without Alex and his Letterman's Sweater and Keeney ('65) with his
Letterman's jacket and both wore them in June), Cindy Hoffman, Derrith
Persons, Ed Sullivan, Linda McKnight, Patti Snider, Rick Rickard and
Tere Smyth for taking and sending all the pictures to John Adkins ('62)
who took the time and trouble to put them into DVD format complete with
tear jerking music (see John... I didn't say anything about "sappy")
memorializing our 40th reunion. If you haven't ordered a copy please
contact John. You will be happy you did. Best 10 bucks you will spell
in a while. For those of you who missed it... Terry Davis (Knox) did a
superb job on his guest shot on the new TV show "Wanted". I know I
mentioned he was shooting it a while back in Long Beach but I didn't
know when it would be on... was sure it hadda be during the first 6
weeks as they would only shoot 6 episodes before sweep week to see if
they would get picked up and sure enough he was on the 6th episode...
Mouton ('65) watched it and agreed that he did a good job... so it
wasn't just me... She mentioned that Chip Abrams ('65) had passed and I
was sorry to hear... It has probably been noticed in the Sandstorm and
I guess I didn't catch it... We hate to see our dear friends leave us
like that... Some of my staff looked at out dvd with me and they were
so shocked to see how many kids were at the 40th... I know there were
even more kids that weren't in the pictures... one of them had a class
of 1000 and says not near as many come to her reunions... that made me
think of how long we have known each other... most of us have known
each other since grade school at least and since birth in some cases
(hate to start rumors but did you hear that Terry Davis and Tony Harrah
('65) shared a room naked... or at best in little blankies???)... dang!
David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Ruth Russell ('71)
[Editor's Note: in yesterday's edition Ruth's submission was incomplete
(and it was ALL my fault). Here is the complete text. -Richard]
Re: Katrina, and what can be done now
My twenty-five year old daughter, who prides herself on being somewhat
tough as nails in general, and who nearly never cries (except when it
comes to children and animals) came over to my house today, sat on my
sofa, and wept while talking about Katrina, and the desperate needs so
many people are facing. I confess, my knowledge of the devastation was
mostly from this newsletter, and the concerns for Maren and her family,
etc. That changed today, as I went online, and scanned the newschannels
as well, and saw that my daughter was not exaggerating in the least.
I am so ashamed that I haven't kept more abreast of events. In my
defense, I have been sick, and, except for reading my emails, have
spent a lot of time this past week doing little more than lying down
reading, as something like Mineer's Syndrome has affected my balance.
I realize that is unfair to assign blame wildly when things like this
happen, but I hope that, when everyone is accounted for and public
safety is restored, that everyone who has the least bit of power to
affect change in the way things are handled will take a long, hard look
at why aid was postponed for so long, and why the victims were so hard
hit. I thing I can express that prayer without getting political.
For the moment, though, I want to toss something out there, with the
understanding that I have been in a sort of vacuum due to chronic
illness for the past few years, and I may not be able to see
consequences of my suggestion, or the whole picture as clearly as my
fellow alumni. My feeling that I wish to share is this: If I were in
the military over in Iraq or whatever, and my home town or home state
were hit with a disaster like New Orleans, and I saw news footage, or
received news about people dying and desperately needing supplies,
restored levees, emergency shelters and the like, I know that I would
be going out of my mind with worry and grief, and wild to return home
to help. Any good I might be doing over in the Mid-East could not
possibly outweigh what I could do if the military, out of compassion,
and yes, the desire for good press, would assign me to home duty to do
what the National Guard is supposed to be doing. For pity's sake, many
of these military personnel ARE called up National Guardists, aren't
they? It only makes sense to me that transporting them home to assist
in a military style action to protect our country and her people where
they are needed would be an act of compassion and good sense on the
behalf of the Administration. Nothing will bring back the lives lost
through natural disaster and/or poor planning, but the morale factor
among the troops and the populace in general by hands on, personal
action by the men and women of the South, or, such volunteers with
personal or family ties that could be spared, would go a long way
to restoring national pride. They have the training, they have the
discipline, and I would bet my last dime they have the burning need to
come home and help. Am I hopelessly simplistic in my approach, or have
any of you heard of something of the sort in the works? What do the
rest of you think?
Also, I know where to send what little money I can spare, but has
anyone heard of trucks or transport planes taking in basic household
supplies or clothing to the disaster areas? When the Mexico City
earthquake happened years ago, the Salvation Army locally took every
blanket, shovel, etc. they could load into trucks, and flew them down
to help shelter and dig out the victims. My family stripped our
household and garden shed down to the necessities and sent everything
then that we could. Right now, I am at about the worst position I
have ever been in financially, but I have been blessed with a lot of
material goods. I had been making up boxes of clothing, baby clothes,
and blankets, etc. to donate to the Mission here locally as soon as
my daughter could take them over to Pasco. I am embarrassed as to the
excess that I have been harboring in my closets and storage, when there
were folks in need here locally. If there is any material relief being
arranged to fly in clothing, blankets, or even tents to help shelter
people, I want to know who and where, because that is something that
I would be able to do. If anyone hears about such a thing, or will be
going personally in a way that they could take supplies along, please
email me, or look up Ruth Pierson, West Richland in the phone directory
and call me.
Thanks again to the list for being such a wonderful caring group of
people. I know that we are all so grateful that Maren and the others
we have been concerned for have been protected the way they have.
Keep well and keep safe,
-Ruth Russell ('71)
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>>From: Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
To: Ruth Russell ('71)
You asked if trucks of supplies are being sent to the disaster stricken
area. In fact, I know that the federal government ramped up their
response as early as Saturday, August 27 to respond to the disaster.
My husband is the assoc. administrator for the federal motor carrier
safety administration and rec'd a phone call from Secretary Mineta's
office on the 27th and was given the Fed DOT plans for responding. He
worked furiously that night and into the early hours Sunday morning to
coordinate efforts with his staff located throughout the country in
order to set up plans to get trucks that were loaded with generators
and other supplies through all of the major interstates throughout the
country as efficiently as possible. Some of these trucks were carrying
huge pieces of heavy equipment and generators that were used to restart
the pumps to drain "NO" of the murky, toxic water. They are also
being used to restart the pumps carrying much needed petroleum to the
northeast area of the country as gas stations were beginning to shut
down throughout that area in order to begin conservation.
He also coordinated efforts to send caravans of busses to carry people
from the Dome to Houston and refrigerated trucks loaded with food and
which will also be used (not at the same time) to store human corpses
found. Some of these loads were so big it required closing interstates
and acquiring state police cooperation in every state to allow the
trucks to go through without being weighed or stopped for routine
safety checks.
If this small federal agency had to accomplish all of this, imagine
the magnitude of all federal agencies' coordination of their respective
responsibilities. I have heard on TV and other media that the feds were
slow to respond, however, I know first hand that operations to help
this devastated area began immediately. Could it have been better?
Absolutely. But many people were and are being saved and hopefully our
economy won't react adversely because of this response.
I just hope that there will be more focus on uniting during this time
and helping all of these Americans to get their lives and health back.
-Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/08/05
Dateline: Richland
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim Jensen ('50), Norma Boswell ('53)
Curt Donahue ('53), Mike Clowes ('54)
Nick Nelson ('56), Mary Judd ('60)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Patricia Rediske ('63)
Maren Smyth ('63 & '64), Nancy Mallory ('64)
Gary Behymer ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley Armstrong ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Adele Paulsen ('63)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: The 09/07/05 posting by Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
Well said Lynn!!! The uninformed bandwagon, in a rush to judgement, has
been dashing the other way far too long. Your comments took courage.
I'm proud of you and your husband.
-Jim Jensen ('50)
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>>From: Norma Boswell ('53)
Re: Katrina, inspired by the following epigram:
"... what usually happens to people
whose lips we cannot read
has happened here."
—Kathleen Parker (in the Orlando Sentinel)
Lip Reading
by Norma Boswell, September 2005
A hundred thousand victims
scream. There’s murder in the air.
Lake Ponchartrain has burst its dike.
Flood water will not spare
the hapless ones who own no car.
Oh, Lord! The working poor,
unsmiling kids, immobile old
are swept without a floor
to shore their feet. The city’s built
too low. Sea reclaims land.
The hurricane roars on to states
that are disaster-planned,
but where is help? The death toll climbs,
resources on all sides.
Our top command receives the blame.
Frustration builds, derides
our human faults. Yet earth sets traps
on lands both far and near.
Compassion builds as people find
no place is safe from fear.
Love to my compassionate Bomber friends,
-Norma Boswell ('53) ~ hoping to see you in hometown Richland
this weekend at the Club-40 Reunion
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>>From: Curt Donahue ('53)
To: Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
Re: Katrina Relief Transportation
Thank you for revealing some facts. It seems most people want to lay
blame before they want to help, no matter what the situation. Good job!!
-Curt Donahue ('53) ~ Federal Way, WA
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
From: "The Polls Have Closed" Dept.
Here are the standings as the count-down to the party begins:
Class of '45 - 1
Class of '46 - 2
Class of '47 - 6
Class of '48 - 5
Class of '49 - 8
Class of '50 - 2
Class of '51 - 5
Class of '52 - 27
Class of '53 - 17
Class of '54 - 21
Class of '55 - 93
Class of '56 - 11
Class of '57 - 9
Class of '58 - 11
Class of '59 - 11
Class of '60 - 51
Class of '61 - 8
Class of '62 - 4
Class of '63 - 1
Class of '70 - 1
The latest count has 336 Bombers and guests filling the room on Friday
night, and 249 coming back for the Saturday night feast. This is sort
of a low-key party this year, no "live" entertainment, but there will
be a raffle both nights. Just sorry that the Classes of '64 and '65
couldn't make it. Maybe next year.
As the missing Dick McCoy says: "See you 'round the pool."
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ the Weather Channel predicts
monsoons in the Willamette Valley for this weekend.
[Frankly, Robert, this strikes me as a perfect excuse
to come to Bombeville this weekend. -Richard]
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>>From: Nick Nelson ('56)
To: the Club-40 members who will be attending the annual reunion
this week-end.
I'm sure that many of you remember Olympia Beer and the labels with the
dots. For many 'BOMBERS' this was the beer of choice. Club-40 will be
holding a silent auction for an 'Olympia' pony keg that was donated by
Janet Forby Padgett, Class of '60. This keg is a real collectors item,
with the original plug and a very low serial number. It's in great
condition and will compliment any bar or recreation room. It would
make a fantastic conversation piece or a wonderful occasional table;
just add a glass top. The proceeds from this auction will go to the
Conley/Richey Scholarship Fund. So, bring your checkbook or lots of
cash; the club can't process 'plastic'.
Bomber Cheers,
-Nick Nelson ('56)
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>>From: Mary Judd Hinz ('60)
To: Patti Mathis ('60)
Re: Humane Society Disaster Relief Fund
I am in agreement with your statement that we "not forget our animal
friends that have also been devastated by the hurricane." The Humane
Society of the United States has set up an emergency Disaster Relief
Fund. Anyone wanting to help in the animal rescue and recovery effort
may go to secure.hsus.org/01/katrina_relief
and make a donation either by mailing a check or using their credit
card on this secure site.
-Mary Judd Hinz ('60)
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>>From: J Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Relief Funds
Finally got home, just before daylight this morning. While I am home
for a short time washing and packing to get back on the road, I will
get out my check book and send the promised $100 to Jeanie for
disbursement. It will be in the mail this afternoon.
To: Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
Additional on the relief effort in trucking. As a member of the
Washington Trucking Association, my company receives a frequent feed
of information on trucking regulations and other items of interest. A
recent Federal DOT bulletin also announced a temporary release from
strict "Hours of Service Rules" for all drivers in the relief effort.
This allows them to drive longer hours between mandatory rest periods
thus getting the supplies there sooner.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ Among other places I will be is Spokane on
the 17th, where we will do a medium display for the re-opening of
the Monroe Street Bridge.
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>>From: Patricia Rediske Weatherman ('63)
Re: Katrina donations
Yup, I should have been clearer about the Thrivant matching fund thing.
What I was hoping to convey, is that we can (must) all try to look for
ways to extend our donations by looking for sources that will match
our contributions. For most of us that will be a job, a fraternal
organization, or -- in the case of Thrivant -- an insurance company.
As far as donating goods: every place that I have looked is pretty much
unanimous about not sending "stuff" unless you go through a specific
organization that is going to be responsible for transportation and
distribution, and this is why: there are few, to no warehouses for
storage and sorting, no people to sort, guard, distribute the "stuff",
no way to transport it from location to location, etc., etc., etc. If
you want to see a discussion about the tons of clothing that were
bulldozed into the ground after Hurricane Andrew, just check out the
Thrivant web site www.thrivant.com. Anyway, just hook yourself up with
a reputable charity, faith-based or not, and do what they ask. If you
have a burning desire to donate things, do it at the local level.
America is so good at responding in an emergency, and not so good at
always noticing the day-to-day needs right under our noses (wherever
we are); there are always food banks, clothing distribution centers for
working wardrobes, etc., even places that help outfit the kids who need
something nice so they can go to a prom or other dance, baby layettes,
quilts and blankets for the homeless, knitted caps, gloves and scarfs
for the cold and homeless, jeans and phone cards for homeless teens in
all the major metropolitan areas; bathrobes, slippers, stationary for
the elderly in retirement homes who have no one to visit them, or help
supply their needs; bath towels and toiletries for hygiene centers
(read: a place where you can get a bath and wash your clothes while
living under a downtown bridge); the list and the needs are endless.
Each one, reach one,
Peace,
-Patricia Rediske Weatherman ('63) ~ Lynnwood, WA
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
vegas68.com/Katrina.html
[Yep, folks; ya wants to see what Maren is up to, ya goes to her
website! -Richard]
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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>>From: Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
To: Maren
Re: Katrina
Katrina did indeed come through just east of Jackson, TN. They say the
east side is the one you have to watch especially for tornados (which
devastated this town a couple of years ago). We lost power for a short
time during the night and had half a dead tree come down. I lived in
Vicksburg, MS for almost 30 years -- a friend there tells me a few
thousand are still without power. Their schools closed last week --
opened back up this week. She said Jackson, MS still hasn't restarted
school.
Some of the storm victims are here in Jackson, TN. The scope of
this storm and its after effects are mind boggling. Some states are
scrambling to place kids in school (and we all know that many schools
are overcrowded, understaffed, and under-financed), hopefully some kind
of regular routine will help them. My son-in-law went to Monroe, LA to
help his friend who was working at a seminary in NOLA. He and his new
wife are OK, but may have lost all due to flooding.
Re: mail
Just looked at Maren's website vegas68.com/Katrina.html
about Katrina.
Reading about getting no mail reminded me: a couple of years ago when
tornados devastated this town one of the structures destroyed was our
main post office. It was a concrete building! At the time hundreds
of power lines were down -- just really massive destruction. Nearly
everything has been rebuilt, relocated, etc. now. What nature can dish
out, we need to respect!
My prayers will be with all those whose lives are now changed due to
the storm.
-Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64) ~ sunny today in Jackson, TN
and not quite as hot
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Gene Latendresse ('52)
Searching for the whereabouts of Eugene (Gene) Latendresse from the
Class of 1952. Mail, email, or phone number would be appreciated.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/09/05
Dateline: Richland
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Deputy Editor Richard's Commentary:
1) Maren will be back at the editor's desk tomorrow. She is getting
settled in at her sister's house, her Katrina website is up and
running, and she welcomes having something to do. [Aside: can you even
begin to imagine being one of the refugees? The mind-numbing boredom
associated with not having a job and having no money, and, and,
and.....?]
2) You will be seeing me back at the desk for a short time when
everything gets settled down and everybody moves back to wherever.
3) THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT!!! =====> John Browne, Jr. ('61) (the Pride
of Vashon Island) has a problem with his email (he uses webtv.net, poor
boy) in that the mail server at <richlandbombers.com> rejects
anything from him. So, WE NEVER SEE HIS SUBMISSIONS! John somehow
assumed that he was on some sort of "blacklist". NOBODY (well, except
for ONE singularly noisome individual whom Maren has "kill-filed" on
her computer (I still see the rubbish!)) is on any "blacklist"; we
don't have one. If you send something to the Sandstorm and nothing
happens, ASK US ABOUT IT. You can send an email directly to me at one
of my Yahoo addresses <rvta_richland[AT]yahoo.com> to bypass the
<richlandbombers.com> email system; or directly to Maren at
<vegas68[AT]earthlink.net>. We will get whatever problem there
is sorted out.
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Burt Pierard ('59), Patti Mathis ('60)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Frank Whiteside ('63)
Maren Smyth ('63 & '64), Ruth Russell ('71)
Lynn Noble ('72), Kerry Steichen ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob Clancy ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Erlynn Belliston ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Ann Vosse (63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Bazemore ('69)
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
Re: More R-Cloud logos on RHS uniforms
Check out the attached picture of part of the RHS Girl's Cross-country
team and note the R-Cloud logo on their shorts. I have no idea if this
is a recent addition or not.
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2005/Xtra/050809-Pierard-GirlsXCtry.jpg
Further info on the RHS baseball team:
They have had the R-Cloud logos on their uniforms (and
later on their hats too) continuously since the spring of 1989,
the first year after Scott Woodward left coaching at RHS.
Indications are that the R-Cloud logos might very well be
on all sports uniforms now, but I haven't researched that.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Patti Mathis ('60)
To: Mary Judd ('60)
Thanks Mary for putting the Humane Society of the United States web
site up. I totally forgot.
secure.hsus.org/01/katrina_relief
-Patti Mathis ('60)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
I heard from the two Franks yesterday.
Frank Whiteside ('63) called to say that he's home, has power, limited
cable, no internet, and friends in high places now that he's stayed in
the Lincoln Bedroom at the Chief of Police's house in some little town
in Louisiana.
Osgard ('63WB) on the other hand wanted to volunteer his services in
New Orleans, figuring that his experience of swimming in the Yakima
River as a kid would make all that flood water in New Orleans seem like
a Club Med vacation.
Semper Bomberus
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Re: Home sweet home!!
Just wanted to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during our
recent ordeal with Katrina. My internet just came up today (9/8), and I
had 287 e-mails (many were spam) Whew! Hope I'm not gone this long
again!
Anyway, we are fine. The house sustained minimal roof damage (shingles)
as did my sister-in-law's house next door. My storage shed was
destroyed, and we lost about $500 worth of refrigerator and freezer
food. Some houses were untouched on our block, and some had severe roof
damage. As for two-story homes, we came out about the best. Anyway, we
are very lucky, but many others are really in bad shape -- no jobs or
homes. We came home last Sunday when the electricity came on, so we are
back in the usual routine except that my cell phone won't work on our
street, and we can't call anyone locally in certain area codes. We can
make some long-distance calls. We are still not getting any mail
service, the garbage hasn't been picked up in nearly 2 weeks, and
credit cards and checks are not being accepted locally. Food and gas
are pretty scarce as well, but we are okay because we can drive to
Houma (about 30 miles away) and get both and, luckily, we got cash
advances before we returned. We still can't use our main bank account
to pay bills yet but think that will change before too long.
My son's house ended up with some wind damage, and he lost his shed.
His father-in-law lost his farm, cattle, crops, and farm equipment and
is out of business. We don't know about his house yet. My wife's first
cousin, who is an ophthalmologist at Tulane, and his wife are staying
with us for a while. They were evacuated with their two pet birds
(after wading through chest-deep water) by a Blackhawk helicopter.
Anyway, I'm really glad Maren, Kent and Pat Hamrick, Jon McDougal, and
others are okay.
Keep up the generous giving to those MANY who are in unbelievable need.
Tons of people have NO homes or jobs. Bombers are the BEST!!!
-Frank Whiteside ('63) ~ Bayou Gauche, LA (St. Charles Parish)
and 30 minutes from the NOLA Airport
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
vegas68.com/Katrina.html
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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>>From: Ruth Russell Pierson ('71)
Re: Regarding a misunderstanding.....
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Re: The 09/07/05 posting by Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
Well said Lynn!!! The uninformed bandwagon, in a rush to judgement, has
been dashing the other way far too long. Your comments took courage.
I'm proud of you and your husband.
-Jim Jensen ('50)
and
To: Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
Re: Katrina Relief Transportation
Thank you for revealing some facts. It seems most people want to lay
blame before they want to help, no matter what the situation. Good
job!!
-Curt Donahue ('53)
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About the above posts, which were written to applaud Lynn's response to
my post:
I am not sure if I am misunderstanding here or not, but if something in
my post sounded to these gentlemen as if I wanted to play the blame
game, or go political with my own agenda, nothing was further from the
truth. What I was trying to express was that, yes, of course, when
everyone is safe and the present urgency is addressed, the folks in
charge at all levels will want to look for ways to be better prepared
for the next bad hurricane, and will want to put in place strategies
for a more immediate response.
Writing my post from the position of just having had my eyes opened to
just how great a need existed, what I was really after was information:
information about whether the southern military personnel were being
allowed to come home to help, and information about any local efforts
involving material goods, rather than cash only donations, which
for me is in short supply. I readily admit to being naive about what
constitutes a really effective response to such needs. The thought
that material relief that had been donated, like clothing, had to be
bulldozed into landfill following Hurricane Andrew is saddening, but I
can understand why it could happen. Patricia Rediske Weatherman ('63),
who gave a wonderful answer on why such donations are impractical, also
expressed my own thoughts on helping locally.
Our family, albeit in a small way, has always been involved in some
kind of effort to pay back to the community. When my brother Lloyd
('67RIP) was going through some hard times during junior high and high
school, my dad volunteered with the Columbians Drum and Bugle Corps as
a chaperone and fundraiser. It was his way of helping my brother and
other kids find something worthwhile that would keep them out of
trouble. My sister Edna ('65) worked with Special Olympics. My mom set
an example for us by making our home a place of refuge for a lot of
folks: from babies, to high school age, to the elderly; sharing time,
clothing, bedding, home cooking, and a whole lot of chocolate chip
cookies. Looking back, for someone who didn't drive a car or hold a
formal job and who was the epitome of a stay-at-home wife and mother,
she made an awful lot of difference during her life. She grew up taking
care of eleven younger siblings when her mother became an invalid, and
she kept on adopting elderly folks and young'uns for the next sixty odd
years. When she died, her extensive teddy bear collection, which were
just about the only "special" things she kept for herself, went to
the local police to be handed out to kids in crisis due to domestic
violence. "Each one, reach one" could have been her personal motto. I
hope that someday, when I am gone, that will prove to have been the
legacy I leave behind as well.
I really appreciated Lynn's answer to my questions ("have any of you
heard of something of the sort in the works? What do the rest of you
think?") because that was what I was after --answers. I had already
packed up most of the goods I was discussing, to send to the Mission in
Pasco. That's where my daughters and I generally donate to. I was just
considering, via the Sandstorm, whether it would be a good idea to send
anything that would be of any use to the hard-hit folks in New Orleans,
etc., since their need was more immediate, considering the good weather
here. What she shared about her own family's efforts put ours to shame,
but I am so grateful to Lynn, her husband, and all the hard working
folks she described. Such people turn disasters into testaments of the
endurance and the generosity of the human spirit. She ended with "I
just hope that there will be more focus on uniting during this time and
helping all of these Americans to get their lives and health back."
That is our prayer as well.
Again, to Jim Jensen ('50) and Curt Donahue ('53), my apologies for not
wording my thoughts more coherently. Thankfully, some folks, like Susan
Nussbaum Reeb ('63), were able to grasp my intention, and responded to
my request for help deciding how to donate, and reassuring me that
sensible things were happening regarding letting local servicemen and
women help. She wrote me that,
"... everything is happening that you suggest.
The government has brought servicemen and women
home from Iraq, realizing that they aren't
effective there when they are worried about their
families here. The number I heard was 300. Every
state is sending supplies, as you suggest. For
instance, I live in Idaho, and our Guard has
transported airplanes full of supplies and brought
back elderly people to live in a nursing home in
Nampa. The evening news showed them arriving and
being greeted by our governor and health care
folks. There were 40 in the first group; I'm not
sure if the second group has arrived or not. Some
people have made their way here with the help of
family. Churches and others have organized to
gather and sort clothing, etc., to send with the
planes that are going."
The post yesterday from J Larry Mattingly ('60) on trucking also
brought clarity to the situation.
I am proud to share membership in this group with Susan, Lynn,
Patricia, Maren, and all the rest of you who are trying so hard to make
a difference. I apologize for this being such a long post, and I thank
you for listening, and for emailing me.
Keep well and keep safe,
-Ruth Russell Pierson ('71)
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>>From: Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
To: Jim Jensen ('50)
Thanks for the kudos but I sent the entry to provide information and
hopefully some balance to this situation. My husband (and many other
public servants) could be working in the private sector making a heck
of lot more money and spending fewer hours every day, but has answered
his call to public service (remember JFK's plea) for the second time in
his career.
Now, my husband is a "big boy" and, after 27 years of public service
with the Oregon State Police, he doesn't let the narrowly focused,
self-serving media get to him. But, when his and others' hard work is
overshadowed in the media with remarks such as "incompetence", it does
get my dander up! Hence, what seems like courage is actually my
"lioness instinct" coming forth to guard my family.
To: J Larry Mattingly ('60)
I'm glad the hours of service rules were relaxed for all --but doubt it
will last long, so enjoy it while you can. Were you in Tampa a couple
of weeks ago for the National Trucking Conference? That was my first
and I really enjoyed it. I've always known that driving the "big rigs"
takes more skill than one could imagine but the display of "precision
driving" was amazing to me! It was also a joy to meet so many trucking
families!
-Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
"Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?"
asked Alice. "That depends a good deal on where you want to get
to," said the Cat. "I don't much care where," said Alice. "Then
it doesn't matter which way you go," said the Cat.
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>>From: Kerry A Steichen ('74)
I got this email. Is this a new site or just one that wants to do the
same as the Sandstorm?
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Text of email follows:
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If you have not already done so then please take a moment to Register
today for the new Alumni Archive for Richland High School!
Please click below and select the Register button to make up your
login. http://www[dot]RichlandHS[dot]com/
If the link above is not clickable then just copy and paste it into
your browser and select Go.
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-Kerry A Steichen ('74)
[Kerry, this is a website akin to Classmates[dot]com. The outfit
running the site registered a bazillion domain names for high schools
around the nation and is attempting to populate each site with email
addresses and whatnot by inducing people to register. As far as I can
tell it isn't a phishing or spamming operation; then again, unless you
like sites such as Classmates there isn't any compelling reason to
register. And, like Classmates, it makes its money by requiring you to
pay to see any of the useful content. -Richard]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/10/05
Dateline: Zachary, LA
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FROM THE EDITOR
I'm Baaaack!!! Thank you, Richard Anderson ('60) for publishing the
Alumni Sandstorm during all this Hurricane Katrina mess. I feel more
like myself than I did before I got my computer up and running here at
my sister's home. All evacuees (and my sister) are doing well and hope
we don't have to impose on my sister too much longer.
You may see a duplicate entry or two... -Maren
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8 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Bill Hightower ('49), Curt Donahue ('53), Derrith Persons ('60)
Jan Bollinger ('60), Mike Brady ('61), Helen Cross ('62)
Gary Behymer ('64), Carolyn Moore ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Connie Dean ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Doreen Hallenbeck ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Donna Fredette ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janet Devine ('69)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Doug Sansom & Betty Conner ('52)
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>>From: Bill Hightower ('49)
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) and Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
Shannon Craig Gross ('50) and I will join you all for lunch on the
10th at the J D Diner.
I fly into Vista Field tomorrow (9/8) for a week or so.
- Bill Hightower ('49)
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>>From: Curt Donahue ('53)
To: Ruth Russell Pierson ('71)
I thought nothing of the kind regarding your post. My response was
directed solely at Lynn Noble Paden's ('72) message, because what she
stated flies in the face of the media and many of the politicians who
attempt to make hay from every catastrophe that befalls mankind.
Your message was very thoughtful and deserving of equally thoughtful
consideration. I'm sorry that you felt my comments were directed at
yours.
-Curt Donahue ('53) ~ Federal Way, WA
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>>From: Derrith Persons Dean ('60)
Re: Birthday wishes
Good morning!
I would like to wish Connie Dean O Neil ('60) a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Today I hope you are enjoying Club 40!!
Today is our class of '60 reunion... thank you for all your work on it.
More FUN memories...
-Derrith Persons Dean ('60)
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>>From: Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
To: Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
Re: Pet Rescue
Another organization that is rescuing pets orphaned by Katrina is
Noah's Wish. You can read their Disaster Update report at
http://www.noahswish.org/Hurricane%20Katrina.htm
Like you, I am very happy to know that these organizations are on the
scene.
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Hurricane Katrina
I just returned home from a two week trip to Peru. What a shock it was
to hear of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. We first heard about
the hurricane on the Wednesday following the storm from Freddy, a 16
year old street kid selling post cards in Cusco, Peru. While I was in
Peru, I learned about the goodness and kindness of the people of that
country, and when I returned to the United States, I was once again
reminded of the wonderful humanity of the people in the United States
and throughout the world when the chips are down!
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
About Virginia Ehrig ('58)... I haven't been able to find her email
address since I returned home, but I did learn from our mutual friend,
Mary Ann, that she has returned to the Methow Valley, and is usually
staying there with her.
Cards and letters can be sent to Virginia at [address and phone #
deleted for Virginia's privacy. Email Helen if you want them -Maren]
As we see all the destruction, and loss of life around us, let us make
use of each hour that we have. As those of us who believe, God is
watching over.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Carmichael Junior High School
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2005/Xtra/050910-Behymer-Car.jpg
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Carolyn Moore ('65)
Can someone tell me the date for the 1965 graduation ceremony
and how many people were in our class? Please write to me. Thanks.
-Carolyn Moore ('65)
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Funeral Notice
>> Willis Weichel ('49) ~ 7/31/31 - 8/25/05
FuneralNotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/11/05 ~ WE REMEMBER
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim Jensen ('50), Millie Gregg ('54)
Patti Mathis ('60), Ruth Russell ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jan Wingfield ('68WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Ingram ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Heidi Davis ('00)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: Katrina Musings
To: Ruth Russell Pierson ('71)
Curt Donahue ('53), in his 9/10/05 posting, expressed my sentiments to
a tee. In my earlier remarks I simply wanted to express my unqualified
thanks to Lynn Noble Paden ('72) for describing efforts and events as
they actually were. A mere few hours after the hurricane had passed
out of the New Orleans area the nay saying, hate America first crowds
were getting their licks in on TV telling our nation how rotten the
government and most of us are. These are the same people who always
speak without having possession of all of the facts.
Greater New Orleans, before Katrina, had a population between 1.3 and
1.4 million souls cramped into a comparatively small area. Katrina had
crunched it and made it an extremely dangerous place to be (for the
most part)... downed electrical wires, fires, flooding, etc. There was
no problem in flying a few helicopters into the area. No problem in
bringing a few small boats into the area. Can anyone imagine what
resources would be necessary to provide aid to hundreds of thousands of
people? Such resources couldn't even be located - anywhere - by anyone
- within the first few days.
Thank God for all those (including many of the victims of the
hurricane) who sacrificed their lives to save others. Those people
put America and its citizens first!!!!
-Jim Jensen ('50)
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
To: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
WELCOME BACK LADY
Missed you last night at Club 40 - just wasn't the same. Glad you have
your computer up and running. Richard did a great job, though.
Later,
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
To: Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
Thanks Jan, the site was very informative... was almost afraid (but
not quite) to broach the subject of animals with all the human
suffering.. and am very relieved I was not perceived as some nut
case. (at least not on this subject).
-Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
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>>From: Ruth Russell ('71)
Re: Yesterday's post from Curt Donahue ('53)
Dear Curt---
Thank you for your entry yesterday---I really appreciated it. Sometimes
circumstances cause misunderstandings, but the great thing is when
folks, like you, go an extra mile they don't have to, in order to fix
a false impression. I must apologize for not emailing you first to ask
you just what you meant by your remarks before I posted my reply. When
I read the entries, and the way they were placed, it seemed like a
direct response to my post, and I confess that I felt swatted, sort
of like an annoying fly... You were, of course, absolutely right to
applaud Lynn Noble ('72) for her comments regarding the shameless
politicking that is being indulged in at a time when everyone's first
priority must be to restore safety and reunite families. I am slowly
learning that it is nearly always the best policy to sit down for a
very long moment and think before sending off an email, just in case
the brain decides to kick in with an alternate plan of action that
shows more respect for the other party. Until then, I beg your
patience, and thank you for your graciousness.
Keep well and keep safe,
-Ruth Russell ('71)
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Laura Dean Kirby ('55), Michael Ragland ('57)
Gary Behymer ('64), Betti Avant ('69)
Brad Upton ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Baird ('46)
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Re: 1955 Bomber reunion
Good morning Sandstormers. I know most of you have been up for hours,
but this old body has only just finished breakfast. My throat is very
sore from trying to talk to so many fellow Bombers at the big Club 40
bash last night. It was fun as always and those of you who couldn't
make it must try to come next year. My "Not A Bomber" friend even
enjoyed it. I never did make it around to all the bulletin boards full
of photos and mementos. Hard to get the bi-focals adjusted to that
height.
Of course the highlight of the weekend was the Class Of '55 special
event held on Saturday afternoon at the new Community Center in Howard
Amon Park. It is a beautiful facility and much more glamorous than the
old Community House where we all went to Hi-Spot dances.
Our party was located in the Riverview room and we could all sit and
watch the park activity and river traffic, but rather than that for the
most part we were listening and watching our own show inside. Richard
Johnson did a fine job of filling Tom Tracy's shoes as master of the
ceremony. His ability to come in at the last moment without rehearsal
was a blessing for the committee as we were all disappointed that Tom
Tracy could not be with us. Just wait 'till he finds out who all was
there! Thanks Richard for helping out.
Mitch Miller would have been horrified at our pitiful attempts to sing
along with Pat Acton Jonson and Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin. It seems
the only song of the 1955 Hit Parade that was not about unrequited love
or some other sadness was the peppy version of Teresa Brewer's "Music
Music Music."
Thanks to Margery Hurst Dickinson for bringing her group of "Seasoned
Steppers" to the party for our entertainment. They were quite a lively
bunch and well enjoyed. We were all amazed that Loren Claunch could
hold his pucker so long and create such beautiful sounds in his
whistling routine. Thanks a bunch Loren!
We had a few spur of the moment words of wisdom and humor from Dick
Roach, Tom Graham and Roger "Lovable" Myers to fill a bit of time while
we waited for the Richland High School Band to appear. Well worth
waiting for I must say. No holds barred when they broke out in the
Fight Song. Bomber blood stays in your veins forever. Sue Bridges Olson
could hardly contain herself and I must admit I had chills myself. The
band gifted us with a few more numbers and everyone seemed happy to
hear them. I think I even heard Dick Elverude and Dave Forrest singing
along!
A more somber note was the releasing of green and gold balloons at the
calling of each name of the deceased classmates. As each one drifted
upward and through the trees, we had a mental picture of their vibrancy
in life. We celebrate them and know they are not forgotten.
All who were there had a wonderful time I'm sure and we owe it all to
the still beautiful and very good hearted Sharon Templeman Watts. She
did a superior job of organizing this party and pulling it off like a
pro. Thank you so much. Thanks too to Ted and Billie Lawell Neth for
the great job on our memory books.
The rest of the evening was more relaxed and I have to say that all the
"girls" are still pretty and the guys, well.........they look a little
older. Except, of course Lonnie Whitner and Dave Belcher. Many of us
carry around a few more pounds than we did in 1955, but we are so old
now that it doesn't seem to bother us. We are NOT too old to have fun
however, and that is what we did. You shoulda' been there!!
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55) ~ in cloudy and cool Richland
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>>From: Michael Ragland ('57)
Maren,
Have followed your exile as you reported to. Thankful that you are all
safe and have suffered a relatively small amount of loss in your home.
Of course, we are all seeing the devastation from the television
perspective.
One comment that I wanted to make, which you can somehow convert to
the Sandstorm if you wish, is that the news here (in Seattle) happily
reported that a number of pets have been evacuated to a shelter in
Tacoma, where they will be available for adoption in the immediate
future. While I applaud the saving of the pets, it would seem more
humane to attempt to allow the original owners to claim their pets. Not
sure how that could be done, perhaps with photos placed on line or with
someone who could help the owners know the location of the animals. I
know that I would be devastated if I had been forced to leave an animal
and could never know what happened to it, even if I could not retrieve
it.
Keep up the good work and stay safe and dry.
-Michael Ragland ('57)
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[A friend of mine from Chelan is flying into Baton Rouge Tuesday and
will work with an animal rescue group for a week. I'll sure ask if her
group has some method for reuniting pets with owners. -Maren]
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
There are a number of 1950s parade photos for sale on eBay...recognize anyone?
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Welcome back Maren. I'm glad you are well.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
I've been on a cruise ship for the past week and paying big money to go
online--so I let my Sandstorms wait. Was there a big storm somewhere?
-Brad Upton ('74)
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Bell ('51), Missy Keeney ('59), Carol Converse ('64),
Jim Adair ('66) and Kathie Moore ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leon Howard ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy Clugston ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Peggy Standefer ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul Hodson ('05)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steven Adair ('08)
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
BERT WELLS IS COMING TO RICHLAND! Sunday, September 18th at 1:00 at
the Richland Community Center. Bert is putting on his show for us,
and it should be a lot of fun. Please come and show Bert a great
Tri-City welcome.
Some of you remember that Bert had a children's TV show back in the
'50s called Buckaroo Time. He did that for a few years, went to
college, taught high school for 4 years and was a professor at Eastern
Oregon University where he taught competitive speech. During these
years he also went to Micronesia where he taught English to teachers
there--AND spent many years on the Knife and Fork and Dinner Club
circuit around the U.S. During that time he won "Best Speaker of the
Year" twice. He kept this up for several years, even after retiring
from teaching. A couple of years ago he moved back to Yakima--but
didn't stop there! He started entertaining at Senior Centers and
Retirement homes to "keep young"! Thanks to Linda Belliston Boehning ('63),
Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64) and Sue Garrison Pritchett ('58), I contacted
him and he agreed to do a show for us. Since then he has also been
booked at Charbonneau Gracious Living in Kennewick, Alterra Wynwood in
Richland and a third one I cannot remember the name of.
Tickets are $4 in advance at the Community Center or $5 at the door on
Sunday. Or call me at 946-5385 and I will give you more info, sell you
tickets, or whatever. Please join us Sunday the 18th at 1:00 and show
Bert a great Tri-Cities welcome!
And another note: The Richland Seniors Association is sponsoring an
all-ages dance Friday, September 16th from 1:00 - 4:00 at the Richland
Community Center. The Easy Swing Band plays great music for dancing and
listening. Tickets are always just $4 at the door and refreshments are
served. Please join us!
And I would like to make another plug for a dance: There is an
Adult/Senior dance at the Sausage Fest at Christ the King School in
Richland on Saturday September 17th from noon to about 4:00. The Tri-
City Herald gave the wrong time in the paper so we hope this catches
a lot of people that might be interested. Swing Unlimited, a 21-piece
band plays the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and others--all for
only $5! Please join them--and enjoy sausage at a discounted price.
-Betty Bell Norton ('51)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Pets
Maren, I, also, was hoping that there would be an intensive effort,
i.e. on line photos and details, for reuniting pets with their owners.
Some of us were talking at Club 40 and agreeing that we would have
stayed and drowned with our dogs rather than be separated from them. I
know that sounds foolish but people's pets are often essential to their
health (mental and physical) or well being. I guess those terms are
interchangeable. My dog happens to be "portable" (she's pretty small
and fits in my backpack) and therefore easier to take with me places
but if she were larger she wouldn't mean any less to me. I'm anxious to
know what you find out about the process. Welcome back, by the way!
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
Hi Maren -
I just got back from vacation and was anxious to read your entries into
the Sandstorm about your adventures with Katrina. Am very happy that
you and the other Bombers are safe and sound.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - back to the fog once again.
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>>From: Jim Adair ('66) and Kathie Moore Adair ('69)
September 13, 2005 -- Steven Adair will be sixteen. He will graduate
as a Bomber in the year 2008. We want to wish him a very special Happy
Birthday.
Love, Dad and Mom
-Jim Adair ('66) and Kathie Moore Adair ('69)
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10 Bombers and 1 Bomber Spouse sent stuff:
Betty Hiser ('49), Mrs. Kent Hamrick ('53), Hal Smith ('56),
Gary Persons ('57) & Jan Bollinger ('60)
Darlene Minard ('60), Lola Heidlebaugh ('60)
Frank Whiteside ('63), Bill Wingfield ('67)
Pam Ehinger ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sheila Ramerman ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vicki Owens ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Melissa Holmes ('92)
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Re: Club 40
For those in this area that did not attend: SHAME ON YOU. I had a good
time. I wish to thank each and every one of you who stopped me and said
you enjoyed reading my entries in the Alumni Sandstorm. As I told most
of you I am a frustrated writer. And those of you who were astonished
that I could remember things so far back. I've noticed in the past 6
months that my short term memory is shot to heck. I was amazed at the
number of people at Club 40 whose parents that I had worked with (or
brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, etc.). A lot of us can't hear - it
was like being glued to each other when we were talking. Wasn't that
noise level terrible Friday night? Wonder what Shilo can do about that?
The print keeps getting smaller for some reason (I noticed people bent
over trying to read the badges).
I have a strange request. I can only use Camay face soap - the rest
make my face swell up like a toad. I found out that Proctor and Gamble
(P&G) has quit making Camay. For years I have saved Camay slivers. Does
anyone know how to remake soap out of these slivers? Would appreciate
help with this.
September 14, 1944, my family, the Clarks (Juantia and Marian), and
another lady left Kings Mills, OH for Pasco - on the train. We arrived
in Pasco on September 17th and had to live in a Pasco hotel until they
fumigated our house (we had bedbugs) and came into Richland during one
of those "termination winds". We were going across the Yakima River
bridge and it was so dusty that we could not see the bridge.
This was just days before the startup of B Reactor. My dad was working
at B when it started up (graveyard shift). He came home and said if the
world only knew what they were making out there they would be scared to
death. That's all he ever said about that subject until they finally
announced that we were making parts of the atomic bomb.
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>>From: Mrs. Kent Hamrick ('53)
For those of you who asked about pets and the aftermath of Katrina.
We here in the Slidell, LA area have been very fortunate to have a
group here called Noah's Rescue. They have taken in many dogs, cats,
birds, rabbits and all sorts of odd animals. They keep good track of
who they belong to, and/or where they were found. They have helped the
people here with food and other necessities for their animals. They are
fostering out as they can animals that can not go home at this time,
and even shipping some of the unwanted and stray animals to other
states for safe keeping. They have been wonderful and caring to all of
us that have come in contact with them or in need of services. Anyone
wanting to send them a donation can get them at the following site.
http://www.dogsaver.org/noahsbark/
We are fortunate that we have all are family here now with us. All are
doing well and we thank all the Bombers for their prayers and concern.
-Pat Hamrick, aka Mrs. Kent Hamrick ('53)
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>>From: Hal Smith ('56)
I think the only one who had a worse Saturday than the U.W. Huskies
was my brother, Pook ('63). He and his wonderful wife, Maribeth, were
getting ready to leave Queen Ann Hill for Husky stadium when the
Pookster was attacked by an as yet to be diagnosed condition and ended
up at Swedish Hospital in Ballard. He is presently in I.C.U. I know
Bombers everywhere will be rooting for him. I'll keep you informed as
soon as I know more.
-Hal Smith ('56)
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>>From: Gary Persons ('57) and Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
Re: Spokane Bomber Lunch
We're a little late getting out notice of the Spokane Bomber lunch
after a weekend of rousing fun at reunions in Richland! We are reminded
of just how exhausting all that laughing can be--and what a sense of
fulfillment we're left with when the party is over. Thanks to every
member of the 1960 reunion committee and Club 40 for a great weekend!
And now, on to more Bomber fun here in Spokane...
DATE: Sunday, September 18, 2005
COFFEE: 11:30 AM
LUNCH: 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 your lunch reservation as soon as possible.
All Bombers, spouses and guests are welcome!
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
-Gary Persons ('57)
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>>From: Darlene Minard Mortensen ('60)
To: Everyone who made our reunion a success
Thank you for all the hard work you do to make our reunions a success.
I thoroughly enjoyed renewing old friendships last week at our class's
45th reunion. We had it in conjunction with Club 40's reunion and
everything was first rate.
I'd try to thank each of you individually but I know I'd miss someone.
Sincerely,
-Darlene Minard Mortensen ('60)
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>>From: Lola Heidl