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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/01/06 ~ SANDSTORM BIRTHDAY - 8 years
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13 Bombers and one NAB? sent stuff:
JoAnn Cawdrey ('49 & '50), Betty Conner ('52)
Dick Pierard ('52), Wanda Wittebort ('53)
Lois Weyerts ('56), Burt Pierard ('59)
Pappy Swan ('59), Marilyn Baird ('60)
Ed Wood ('62), Freddie Schafer ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Shawn Schuchart ('78), Nancy Peterson (NAB?)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ann Engel ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: MaryAnn Weiland ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dennis Haskins ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Anne Peterson ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paula Saucier ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kim Edgar ('79)
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>>From: JoAnn Cawdrey Leveque ('49 & '50)
Carole Weeks Cawdrey ('52) is nearing death in the hospital in San
Rafael, CA near their home. Jerry ('48) and their children are all with
her - I'm going over tomorrow. She has a very aggressive form of stomach
cancer. They removed her stomach on June 10 and she has never recovered
from the surgery. She and Jerry have been married over 50 years. Please
keep her in your prayers.
-JoAnn Cawdrey Leveque ('49 & '50)
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>>From: Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
Re: Diamonds Variety Store
Reading about Richland's "olden days" - where we walked to school,
uphill, both ways, peppered by sand, or sliding on snow, in dresses - and
my kids accused us of having to fight dinosaurs and saber-tooth tigers -
is a great read.
I went to work at the Uptown Diamond's Variety (NOT five and dime!)
shortly after they opened, in early summer of 1951. I worked there until
shortly before graduation in 1952.
I can't remember everyone who worked there at the time, but the Manager
was Harry Kinney, who was a great boss. The office manager/bookkeeper was
Liz Crittenden, a classy lady. Stock boy was Marvin Gray, who drove in
from Grandview each day. (He previously worked at a Sunnyside store where
Mr. Kinney managed, and was persuaded by Mr. Kinney to move with him.) I
remember Boots Wittebort very well. Great sense of humor, and a dedicated
worker. There was also Ester Allwine, and Lucille _?_, and Exxie Trimble.
It was a great place to work, and like someone else mentioned - I was in
charge of "Seasonal" goods, and the candy counter. The "seasons" were
much different than today's world. When I went to work, they were doing
summer goods: swim suits, beach towels, and all such merchandise. Later
that summer, we celebrated by bringing in school merchandise. All the
stuff kids were told they needed and the stuff they really needed. We no
more were through that until it was Halloween. When that was clearly out
of the way, Thanksgiving merchandise came in. I remember all the napkins,
and paper plates, and "china" plates, and Pilgrim and Indians and Turkey
candles. On Friday after Thanksgiving, the Christmas merchandise was
brought out. Tons of tree decorations (Did you ever notice that the glass
balls were of such thin glass that even picking one up caused it to
break? We had so much breakage of those as they came in! And little kids
were brought in to help speed up the destruction of them. Mothers not
watching kids -- same as today, I fear.) The toy counter was right
between the Seasonal tables and the candy counter, so I had that, also.
Keeping all that tidy, while coping with busy children, and measuring
candy, was challenging, and exciting. I loved the work.
I walked uptown from Columbia High daily, and sometimes I had to walk
home from there to my home on Wright, by the Nazarene Church. If the
weather was bad, and my dad was on the right shift, he would sometimes
come and pick me up.
At that time, the entire corner of the building was all Diamond's
property. On the sidewalk to the North of the building, was C.A.
McCartney's Optometry office, (now owned and operated by Myles
McCartney), and a shoe repair, first owned and operated by the Barfuss
family. (later taken over by Mrs. Barfuss' sister and her husband, the
Haws family.)
There was Hughes' clothing store for women, Blocks's shoes, McVickers
Jewelry, Spudnuts, Skewes Furniture, A-Z Fashion, and others I can't
think of, that all got a great share of the salary I got at the time,
which was 65 cents per hour! Minimum wage. At Christmas, when I was paid,
I was overwhelmed by getting a $20 bill in the pay envelope! I was sure
it was a mistake.
Memories! What a great thing to have!!
-Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
Brother Burt Pierard ('59) deserves our thanks for once again resolving
a historical problem about Richland. One of the most important things we
who work in this field know is how untrustworthy memory can be. I know
personally how easy it is for me to forget things or distort what had
happened. That is the reason why historians view published memoirs by
prominent figures with a healthy measure of caution. You need the hard
evidence--contemporary pictures and written materials. He has done
exactly that with the dime store situation and it seems to me that the
issue has now been laid to rest.
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53)
Thanks to Jerry Dudley ('53) who let me know about your races on the
Columbia River. I logged onto KNDU.com and watched live some of the
Atomic Days Boat Races on the Columbia. Boy was there a crowd. Said
these boat races started in 1964. The coverage was great. What a
dangerous sport - can't imagine going 225 miles per hour.
-Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53) ~ Looked like the Tri-Cities were having a
beautiful day at 76°
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>>From: Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56)
Re: Woolworth's
When I was a junior in high school I worked during the Christmas holidays
at Woolworths and it was located on the GWWay side of Uptown Shopping
Center. My memory doesn't allow me to be more specific than that! It is
tough getting old.
Re: After reading yesterday's Sandstorm
I stand to be corrected as I read the Sandstorm of July 30th and saw the
pictures of the 5 and 10 cent store in the Uptown on the GWWay side. That
is where I worked and not at a Woolworths Store. I also worked part of
the time behind the candy counter which was at the front of the store.
Thanks for getting my memory straight!
Re: Class of '56 50th Reunion
It is not too late to register for our 50th Reunion that will be held at
the Club 40 Reunion on September 8, 9, and 10. Be sure to come to our own
special celebration on Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00 at the Community Center
near Howard Amon Park. We are looking forward to seeing all of you there.
If you lost your information you can contact me at my email address
above.
-Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56) ~ in Richland where the days are very
pleasant now-not the triple digits we had last week!
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
Re: Musings about memories & factual accuracy thereof
As I dig deeper and deeper into the history of our beloved hamlet, I have
come to the startling conclusion that the least reliable historical
sources are memories from "those who were there" (this includes myself,
at times). I have discovered that our memory can be insidious in that it
will take a glimmer of recollection and then our mind, completely on
its own, will fill in incredibly, vivid details of things that never
happened. I'm no expert here, but I believe these are properly termed
"false memories." I have learned, the hard way, to never rely on my own
memories unless I can find some way to document them or they are the only
thing available. A recent (few years back) example of trouble I got into
by relying on my own memory was my claim that the old Richland Methodist
Church (the "Belfry" Church) was used as the original facility of
Southside United Protestant Church. The next day, several old
"Southsiders" jumped on to the Sandstorm to inform me of my error. Upon
checking with the Church, I found that the Belfy Church had been part of
the original site lease (and subsequent sale) to SSUP but the first
Sanctuary Building was moved on site from the Air Force Base in Spokane.
Lots of documentation exists of these transactions. Another example of
how my memory failed me was trying to pinpoint the date of the Pennywise
Drugs Fire. I had a "vivid" memory of working there for the 1955
Christmas Season & seeing residue items from the "Fire Sale" in the back
store room. After wasting weeks of poring through Tri-City Herald
microfilms of the whole year or so prior to the 1955 date, I called the
Richland Fire Department and they graciously searched through their old
Log Books to find that the date of the fire was actually MARCH 19,
1956!!! My memory was TOTALLY FALSE. Using that date, I was able to find
extensive TCH coverage in the next day's (March 20, 1956) edition.
When the documentation happens to confirm a memory, it is easy to say
(like Dick McCoy ('46) did in the 7/31 SS) "Why didn't you ask me?"
Also, I would like to apologize to anybody who has interpreted any
attempt on my part to clarify the record as a personal put down. That was
certainly not my intention. I know of at least one occasion when this
occurred (can't remember who or when - damn this memory thing) when the
original submitter felt that I made them feel "stupid." Thousand pardons.
To: Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53)
Essentially all the old pics of Richland posted were found by Maren or me
on the DDRS (Declassified Document Retrieval System). These are scans
from Robley Johnson's (RIP) govt. file negatives. Robley had a real eye,
so to speak, for history (probably a goodly portion was part of his
job). Unfortunately, some of the negative packets were undated and we
historians have to resort to devious means to date them. Usually, this
consists of searching the background for known dated structures or if
known dated structures are not there yet when the pic was taken. For
example, the "Uptown Tour" pics are known to have been taken sometime
after March 7, 1950 since the Spudnut Shop was open when they were taken,
and sometime before May 20, 1952 since the Newberrys' (and Penneys')
construction had not started yet. As an aside, I was able to date the
April 1945 Phone Book (which only had "April" on the cover) by observing
that it included a "Pierard listing" on Swift Blvd. where we lived from
Dec. 1, 1944 to Dec. 1, 1945, hence the April Book had to be 1945.
The existence of all the DDRS pics is known to the TCH (that's where
Maren & I found out about them) but the files are a little tricky to
search due to vague or incorrect captions and can take a lot of time.
I'm sure Don Sorenson (NAB) will agree with that statement.
As to Robley, there exists a presumably large amount of other Richland
pics (suspected because I have many Robley B&W 8x10 glossies that are
not in the DDRS) that were probably in his personal negative files but
unfortunately, after his death, the negatives were spirited away to Texas
by a family member who for some reason, is denying access to them.
Also, the store you remember in 1951, was probably McKays - or in the
building (or part of the building) that used to house McKay's.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: New Subject
I yield to my esteemed classmate, Burt Pierard ('59), Guru of Bomber
History, on the terminal tale of the Newberry's tiles and the question of
"Was there really a genuine Woolworth's store in Bomberville?" However,
secretly, I still harbor the belief that there was a balcony and there
"coulda" been a Woolworth's.
But, I can whip a dead horse only so long before my thoughts begin
recycling and pondering some new great question of life. Driving back
from the recycle center a while ago, life's next great quandary occurred
to me, "Are cell phones ruling our modern lives and creating unsafe
situations on today's highways?" Hark! An inquiring senior citizen
contemplates the mind-bending issue when not contemplating his naval
after a good meal.
As Darby and I cruised along, Burbankward-bound, we were discussing the
upcoming hunting season, albeit a bit of a one-sided conversation. I get
so excited when it comes to talkin' huntin' that Darby has a hard time
gettin' a word or a woof in edgewise. Our conversation was distractingly
interrupted when a fellow in a cowboy hat, driving a one ton flatbed that
had a definite ranch or farm look about it, slowly eased (at about 45
mph) up beside me and just kinda marked time in that position. You see, I
was stuck behind a cattle truck that had pulled out in front of me and
took a long time in getting up to speed. I noticed that the traffic was
really piling up behind us. Then, I noticed that the cowboy in his four-
wheeled mount was ... on the cell phone. Then, I recalled that the driver
of the cattle truck was on his cell when he pulled out. A guy in a white
pickup was about two inches off the cowboy's rear bumper. They must
have known each other as "Whitey" was gesturing wildly and apparently
attempting to yell something to "Cowboy." But, I could tell that Cowboy
was the strong and silent type, as he unflinchingly maintained the same
speed, like an unruffled gunslinger sauntering down main street at high
noon. Then, I guess he decided to be courteous to the traffic on his six,
as he pulled directly in front of the cattle truck (maybe they were close
friends also). "Cattle truck" hit his brakes. And, even though I drive
like an old fogey who distinctly remembers and practices Mr. Juricich's
insistence on leaving a car length for every 10 mph, Darby and I stood on
our noses briefly, but avoided slamming into all those stinky cow butts.
Thank you Mr. Juricich, wherever you are!
All of the impatient traffic streamed past with the drivers waving at
Cowboy (you know that casual one fingered flip way that cool laid back
country boys sometimes greet one another with). Man, everybody seemed to
know Cowboy!
The point is that I don't know how many times I have narrowly avoided
accidents with drivers talking on their cell phones. Again, thank you Mr.
Juricich for teaching me "Defensive Driving." It appears as though, when
a lot of people get on their cell, while driving, their attention divides
or they go into a trance. And they pretty much forget that they are
behind the wheel of a chunk of metal going down the road and seem to
lose awareness for other vehicles. Often, it seems as though every other
vehicle is being driven by a person who is also talking on their cell.
They have not begun to surgically implant cells in people's ears have
they?
I don't own a cell but here's the kicker. I am shopping for one (actually
two -- one for me and one for Mrs. Pappy). I need one. I want one. Twice
I have had breakdowns in the middle of pretty much nowhere and had to
walk out to find a phone rather than be able to just call for assistance.
Once, after darkness arrived, I was forced to walk after frantically
waving my flashlight at approaching headlights coming at me, up a nearby
hill.
Well, I soon began my 11/2 mile trek in chest waders, to find a phone,
after I realized that there was no hill that high and I was trying to
flag down an airliner climbing out of Pasco. It would seem as though, it
is time for Jeanne and I to finally accept the inevitable and move into
the age of modern cell phone technology. With fires all over this summer,
smoke signals just seem to go unnoticed. It's like getting a busy signal
with no call waiting. And then, Mrs. Pappy and I would be able to
communicate when we have the need.
The big question in my mind is, "How many accidents occur, caused by
drivers who are on their cell phone at the time?" Other questions
include, "Will I fall into these traps that I observe other driver's
being caught in? What happened to that possible law that cell phone users
would have to pull off the road to send or receive a call or get the
hands free type of head phone?"
I'm thiiiinking about getting something like a "Go Phone" or a "Track
Phone" where you purchase the phone and then you just buy more minutes as
you use them up. And, apparently, you have no contracts to deal with and
none of that losing the minutes that you don't use up within a month. Do
any of you Bombers have experience with this type of cell phone system or
comments as to the pros and cons of going that way.
To: Dave Fowler ('76)
Let's touch base via our personal email and see if we can pick a day
during your "off time" to finally meet and share those quiet memories on
a peaceful river. I might even put a hook on my line.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where I'm wondering, "If I
get a cell phone, can I get pizza delivery service in my duck
blind or to Dave's boat?" "Hey pizza dude!"
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>>From: Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60)
The two sides of the Uptown Theater in the tour, must have been taken
at different times as the one side of the mar key offered "Valentino"
w/Eleanor Parker and Anthony Dexter. The other side offered "Joan of
Arc" w/Ingrid Bergman and Jose Ferrer.
After Graduation my first job ever was taking inventory in the "5 and
Dime Store" on GWWay. I can still remember counting the washers and
screws, nuts and bolts. My Mom got me the job and to this day, I don't
know if she was helping me or punishing me. Then off to J.J.Newberry's
to buy a set of luggage with my first pay check.
I remember getting coupon books from Thrifty or Pennywise (can't remember
which store). Mom and I would enjoy picking up items offered in the books
and having lunch.
Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60) ~ on extended vacation in Bomberville and
loving it.
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>>From: Ed Wood ('62)
Re: Spudnuts in Denver!
A Spudnut shop opened recently in Denver. They spell it Spudnutz, but
use the same potato flour (potatoe for Quayle fans) recipe. I paid them
a visit last week and rediscovered the taste I've been missing. It's an
independent shop on the corner of 44th and Ward Road in Arvada. They hope
to establish a few more locations in time, if this one takes off. I wish
them luck!
-Ed Wood ('62) ~ Morrison, CO
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>>From: Freddie Schafer ('63)
August 1st is Ann's birthday... send her greeting if you have time.
Thanks,
-Freddie Schafer ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
For those of you who have never seen the Robley Johnson print "Desert
Sky", here is one for sale on eBay.
-Gary Behymer ('64)...at the corner of Main & Canyon in downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
re:"hypothyroidism"
my oldest daughter is 39 and two years ago, she was diagnosed with
thyroid problems---she was given radioactive isotopes and we all had to
stay away from her for 24 hours--she will be on thyroid medication for
the rest of her life. she wasn't born in the Tri-Cities--she was born in
Seattle, but spent 2 years in Richland when she was a toddler. my
youngest daughter, who was born in Richland, has no thyroid problems, and
neither do I. am wondering if it can be hereditary. have an aunt who has
thyroid problems and she worked at Hanford in the 40's. she also has a
granddaughter who was diagnosed with thryoid problems.
to:Dave Fowler('76)
I really do think we were all fortunate and privileged to have grown up
in Richland. we lived two doors down from Jim Ard and his family(they
lived on the corner of Cottonwood and Elm and I lived on Elm), and I
remember his mom and dad would discuss the difficulties they had in
Chicago, but as soon as they noticed we(kids)were listening, they would
change the subject. they were part of the neighborhood and I don't think
they ever felt any discrimination--anyway, I never remember hearing
anything about it and neither Jim nor his sister said anything, and IF it
had happened, kids would have said something--we didn't know enough to
keep secrets. *grin* IF Mr. and Mrs. Ard faced racism at work, we were
never aware of it, but being Richland, I really doubt that it ever
happened---I just don't think our town got involved in all that---we were
too busy living. *grin*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of 64).......we have finally gotten
back down into double digits in Bakersfield, CA and we are supposed to
stay this way for a while. still anxious for Winter---have had all the
blasted heat I want for this year!!!!!!!!
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>>From: Shawn Schuchart Mabley ('78)
I've been on vacation for a week in beautiful Whistler, BC, and am now
trying to catch up on work and Sandstorm.
In response to Rick Maddy ('67), how wonderful to know your family
history so in-depth! I have a few dates written down regarding my
paternal side but really know nothing about my mother's side other than
she's from Oklahoma and the family can't agree on what type of Indian
blood we have in us (Cherokee, Chickasaw, or some other Ch-sounding
type).
Re: Stores in Richland
I noticed from the pictures from the telephone book listings that there
were quite a few stores on Biddle. I don't recall ever having seen a
Biddle street in Richland. Does anyone know where this was located?
[Biddle was an East/West running street just north of Downtown
Thrifty drugs and the Richland Theater (and MAY have made a 90°
turn in front of the Theater and headed north to Lee - somebody
will correct me if I'm wrong on the 90° turn part). North of
Biddle was CC Anderson's (later (I think) the Bon). Key words are
"WAS". I think ALL that is now parking lot and that might have
happened whenever they changed The Greenway to The Parkway? -Maren]
I don't remember much about the Downtown other than The Bon used to be
there at some point and then later a fabric store. Since I lived on
Kimball not too far from the Uptown I spent a lot more time there but
still don't recall much. Newberry's was where I would buy birthday/
Christmas presents for my family and friends. At the other end by the
theater was the drugstore that sold the Shari's perfume that my sister,
Tami ('68), wore. At least I think that was the name of the perfume. I
would get a plate of French fries with my sister Mary and she would
distract me and pour catsup all over the French fries, thereby making
them all hers because I hated catsup. To be fair, she probably only did
this twice, but in my mind she "always" did this to me! Probably my
strongest memories of the Uptown are walking past the cemetery to get
down there--how I hated walking by there, especially the upper part where
there were trees that seemed to whisper to me as I walked past--at least
I always hoped it was the trees doing the whispering!
-Shawn Schuchart Mabley ('78) ~ Walla Walla, WA
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>>From: Nancy Peterson (NAB?)
Re: Fred Strankman (RIP) Petition
Hello all Richland Bombers,
A petition is being sent to you in hopes that you would support the
naming of the new High School Hanford Gym after Mr. Fred Strankman.
Mr. Strankman served over 33 years as a dedicated teacher and coach.
Beginning in 1955 he taught at Chief-Jo Jr. High until 1966 as football,
basketball, baseball and track coach. Fred taught at Richland High from
1966 to 1972 again as teacher, football, basketball and baseball Coach.
He started up the new football and basketball teams when Hanford High was
opened in 1972 and assumed the Athletic Director position until 1981.
Fred passed away in September 2005.
Please indicate your support by replying to npetersen618@verizon.net with
a "YES, I support this petition". If you live in the Richland area you
may sign a petition book located at the following business: Les Schwab on
Stevens Drive, The Spudnut Shop, Malley's Drug and Buck Skin Golf Course.
You may also call Dottie Killand at 509-375-0194 and leave a message.
Thank you for your prompt response.
-Nancy Peterson (NAB?)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/02/06
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Burt Pierard ('59), David Mansfield ('59), Helen Cross ('62)
Carol Converse ('64), Kathy Hoff ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Robert Avant ('69), Dennis Strege ('71), Vic Marshall ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rufus "PJ" Pedersen ('48)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janet Wilgus ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dick Staley ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Earl Hall ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dennis Strege ('71)
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Shawn Schuchart Mabley ('78)
Re: Biddle St.
Let's take care of the easy one first. Maren's somewhat shaky explanation
of where Biddle St. was is essentially correct. Biddle, did indeed, run
east from Goethals (now Jadwin) past the Thrifty Drug Store and then
turned north to Lee Blvd. Across Lee was the Greenway (now the Parkway).
Biddle became an extension of the Parkway when it (the Parkway) was
built. The east-west portion of this Parkway extension was eventually
replaced with a parking lot.
To: All you Bomber History Sleuths out there
Yippee! Now that we have fully resolved the question of the Richland
Woolworths (it was never there), we have a whole new historical line to
pursue, namely the Diamond 5 cents to $1 Stores, Inc. Uptown Store.
From Betty Conner Sansom ('52), we get that the store opened in early
summer 1951, and from Richard Anderson (Deputy SS Editor), I received a
copy of a Dec. 2, 1954 TCH advertisement mentioning that Diamond had 4
stores: Pasco, Kennewick, Uptown & Downtown. Our task, all ye fellow
sleuths, is to determine how McKays (or a portion thereof) became the
Diamond Store.
Let's gather what documentation we have found. We know from the undated
Uptown Tour that a McKays store existed (after Mar. 4, 1950 when the
Spudnut Shop opened) on the GWWay side, abutting and just south of the
south walk-thru (Davis Furniture was the 1st business north of the walk-
thru). We also found an ad in the 1952 Columbian for McKays which listed
its address as 1331-1335 GWWay. This is a little troubling since I
consider Betty's reference to the summer before her senior year as a
solid benchmark for her memory. Why was the McKays ad in the spring 1952
Columbian? Maybe they subleased part of the store to Diamond? Did Diamond
have the rest of the store south of the eye doctor? To further complicate
the issue, Richard provided a listing from the Polk Directory for Diamond
at 1331 GWWay. Come on Betty, we need more help here.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Pierard/060802_2Dec1954TCH-Ad.jpg
Bomber cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: David Mansfield ('59)
Re: Cell Phones
To: George "Pappy Swan ('59)
First before I get all tangled up in typing this, cell phone cards do
work. I have used AT&T cards for my old cell phone and Nonie (my wife) is
using a TracPhone card. She purchased a block of minutes for a one year
period and is very happy with the cost and the service.
I have a concern when I see cell phones being used in cars, trucks and
on John Deere tractors. My thought is this, "Does that driver see me and
my vehicle?"
I had two hands free cell phone systems installed in company cars before
I retired. They both worked well. Each had a microphone located on the
driver's side visor and the speaker was under the seat. The incoming
signals were amplified so reception was good. I got a lot of business
done riding the highways and byways of Oregon. One downside, these
systems cost about $300+ installed.
The other downside, both of the phones I had were more "hands free"
than the head sets that are available today. However, a hand was still
required to punch a button and subsequently take one's eyes off the road
to see what you are/were punching.
There is another concern with the use of cell phones in vehicles
unrelated to hand use either holding the phone or punching in numbers.
That is the actual telephone conversation itself. If one is having a
heated telephone conversation with someone, one's concentration is not
on driving the car, hay wagon or JD Tractor. I personally have had many a
car phone conversation, hung up and then not remembered driving the last
20 or 30 miles down the road, a bit scary.
So, what's the answer. Get a cell phone, make sure it has a workable
voice mail. Then when you're driving and a call comes in, pull over to
the side of the road and answer the call. If you can't pull over right
then let the call go to voice mail and call the person back when you can
get off the road. I am sure Ray Juricich would approve as well.
-David Mansfield ('59)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Greetings from the home by the little lake back home in Indiana!! We
have had some wonderful travels this year. I wrote in how great I thought
North Dakota was (but I don't think the entry arrived.) We spent a few
days in Towner, N. Dakota where my mother was born and my parents met.
And we met a 2nd cousin and his 84 year young wife there. They haven't
left Towner, but it is a dying town I'm afraid.
I had fun reading old newspapers, and found some articles about my
mother's family, and a few mentioned my dad, as a contributing member
from the high school to the newspaper. And I got to visit the family
cemetery on my mother's side out in the country. It was a neat trip down
memory lane.
Then we had a great drive on to Happy Day Lodge NW of Chapleau, Ontario,
Canada where we went to a fishing lodge/RV/camping spot for a week off
Windemere Lake. This fishing wasn't as great as Warren and Harry had
hoped, but Barb and I had fun the few days we spent in the boat. (Funny,
my lips got the worst sunburn I remember... and I know it was hotter, and
I took less care not to burn when I was a teen-ager in Bomberland...)
but I just went for a semiannual check and no pre-cancerous spots were
found... good for another few months I guess...
It was pretty up there, and we couldn't believe all the lakes driving
across the top of lake Superior. If Minnesota has 1,000, then Ontario,
Canada has a million would be my guess. Beautiful territory. We didn't
see any moose, and only one bear... and a few walleye and pike fish...
but it got warm enough to need air conditioning in the RV. I know, aren't
we pansies...
But we were spared the heat wave until we ran into it in Sagninaw, MI,
and it's been with us ever since. We got home at 2am, after spending the
afternoon on an antique shop cruise, and it was about 82°... and it's
still hot, but trying to rain now. In the midwest that's how the heat
is usually broken with a good rain storm which will be welcome here.
So Washington here we come... my mother-in-law still requires attention,
so to Brewster we are heading... after a wedding in Chicago... so I see
another hectic drive across Wyoming and Montana... but we will be in
Washington a while this time, so I get to visit places and friends back
there more, starting with our Cross Reunion August 12th. We Bomber
Crosses will try to make it to the picnic that day, same time, so don't
know if it's possible...
My son will live in our house some, as well as a couple we met at
Seminary in Dayton... Warren wanted to teach me how to cast in our little
lake, but now we don't have time... story of my life... after almost 6
years of living by a lake and never fishing once, now we want to fish
and we have to leave...
I won't be able to make the September reunion... I will be on a boat
in the San Juans that same date... darn, but the San Juans win... I've
hardly been there 2 whole days in my life... so I'm looking forward to
it... we'll be with friends in a boat...
So again I say, there is so much here in the good ole US of A to see and
enjoy, I feel so fortunate to have seen as much as I have, but I look
forward to more, as we scout for new roots, untraveled roads, unvisited
antique shops... and enjoy friendly people all along the way.
I'm writing to Carol Rice Forister ('62) to see where she used to
work in Uptown Richland prior to graduation in l962. It was either the
JJ Newberry's or Woolworth's...
Happy Belated Birthday (7/27) to my cousin by marriage, Ellen Bohringer ('66).
That's the latest from the house by the little lake in Indiana where a
cool breeze is saying it might rain... I hope so... Incidentally, I hear
more birds here by my little lake than we did at the fishing camp in
Canada...
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
Re: Cell phones
Hey, Pappy, I have to agree with you about cell phones. We don't have one
either, but for emergencies, now that would be good. A go phone would be
good and, like you, I would like to know more about them. Now, I've never
heard of a "track" phone.
Maren, you are right about the 90 degree turn, but I didn't know that the
name of the street was Biddle. Yes, the Bon came into CC Andersons later
on. See, your memory is very good about all that.
-Carol Converse Maurer (Baby Boomer class of '64) ~ We've really cooled
off this week, but still haven't had to turn on the heat. I
know, I know, Linda, this really sounds strange, but since our
house if over 100 years old, it doesn't keep heat in.
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>>From: Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64)
Mr. Paul Beardsley, a leader and long-time resident of the City of
Richland, passed away this afternoon, Tuesday, August 1st.
He was the father of Chuck ('56-RIP), Paula ('62), Janice ('64) and
Nancy ('65). And a 2nd Dad to many of us who were always hanging around.
He always called me Blondie and I loved him dearly.
-Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:Shawn Schuchart Mabley('78) re:Uptown cemetery
know exactly what you mean about having to walk by that cemetery! my
brother(Tim, 71WB)used to hide in there and he knew I wouldn't come in
after him, and he also knew I couldn't walk home without him, so I would
stand on the outside of that fence and yell and call him all sorts of
names and threaten to leave, but he would just stay in there, laughing
and telling me to come find him! there were times when I wished he was
older, so I could have been the one to aggravate him! *grin*
re:distorted memories
man, am I glad to know I am not the only one who has this symptom! *grin*
re: Woolworth's----in MY "mind's eye", I can "see" my grandmother and I
shopping in THAT store clear as a bell and "swear" that we did! but with
all the evidence to prove me wrong, I have to concede that there was
never a Woolworth's in Richland! but, it is also gratifying to me that
others "saw" the same thing--some even claiming they worked there! *grin*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)........cooler temperatures are
still here in Bakersfield, CA---in the 90's for the rest of the week and
possibly through next week, and very low humidity, too! might just escape
rolling blackouts that the "governator" has said we are destined for!
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
Had to say Happy Birthday to "Annie"... Hard to believe prom nights were
that long ago
-Robert Avant ('69)
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>>From: Dennis Strege ('71)
Happy Birthday to Dick Staley ('69) and Earl Hall ('70). It doesn't seem
like a year has gone by since my last birthday wish to my long time
friends.
-Dennis Strege ('71) ~ Richland
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>>From: Vic Marshall ('71)
Re: Fred Strankman Petition
First of all, I wanted everyone to know that Nancy Petersen (listed in
the 8/1 Sandstorm as "NAB") is an RHS Alumni. Her maiden name was Nancy
LaRiviere and she was a member of the class of 1968. I also wanted to
reemphasize the effort that is underway to honor Fred Strankman's memory.
Those of us who were lucky enough to know Fred , remember him as a humble
man, devoted to the overall development of the kids he worked with.
In addition to being an outstanding athlete in his own right, Coach
Strankman embodied the qualities we cherish in great teachers.
The primary reason we need everyone's help in this project is because the
Richland School Board, that sterling example of how NOT to run a school
district is trying to proclaim a moratorium on naming buildings in the
school district. Apparently the current school board does not have any
sense of the history of the community or of the contributions that others
have made through the years. It will be interesting to see if this group
can see it's way clear to listen to the will of the people and that's
where your help is needed.
For those of you who knew Coach Strankman or think we should honor
those who contributed so much to Richland Schools, your "vote" is very
important. Please e-mail Nancy at npetersen618@verizon.net and let her
know you are behind this effort, or you can email me and I will forward
your vote to her. Even better, if you are in the Tri-Cities area, stop
by Les Schwab or the Spudnut Shop in Richland and sign the petition.
Please lend your support to this fine effort. Thanks!!
-Vic Marshall ('71)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Charlie Cox ('56), Burt Pierard ('59), Helen Cross ('62)
Earl Bennett ('63), Carol Converse ('64), Ken Staley ('68)
Betti Avant ('69), Larry Crouch ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Noble ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Amanda Engel ('97)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Bill Johnson ('57) & Joyce Lynn Green ('57)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: George Zielinski ('65) & Debra Anne Crane ('71)
BOMBER/LION ANNIVERSARY Today: Gary Behymer ('65) & Janis Cook ('65 Lion)
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>>From: Charlie Cox ('56)
Re: Golf
Just to let my classmates know, that I got another 'HOLE IN ONE' today.
#6.
-Charlie Cox ('56) ~ Georgetown, Texas - Where it is hotter then He----.
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
Re: McKay's
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Pierard/060803-00.html
To: Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
Re: More McKay's/Diamond stuff
Maren & I just found 8 pics taken inside McKay's. The negative roll is
dated March 30, 1951 and appears to be pics of the Grand Opening. (As an
aside, remember what a big deal a Grand Opening in early Richland was?
Complete with arc lamp searchlights, live radio coverage, etc.) The
inside pictures look like it filled most of the store (there were two
front doors so some other business may have moved into the north portion,
next to the walk-thru). You stated in the 8/1 SS that you started working
at the "Diamond Variety Store" in early summer 1951, just a few months
after they opened. Take a look at these pics and see if they trigger
any memories, i.e., did you actually work at McKay's? If so, everything
else fits. McKay's probably survived until at least 1952 (remember the
Columbian ad showing the 1331-1335 address?) and sold at least the south
portion to Diamond before Dec. 2, 1954 (address 1331). We also found a
pic of a "Columbia Book Store" in the north third (addressed 1335) in an
undated Richland Promotional booklet that we guessed (from cars in some
of the pics) to be about 1955. By the way, the partially obscured middle
business next to the book store (presumed to be 1333) appears to be some
sort of insurance business.
To: Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60)
Re: Different Uptown Theater Marquees in the Uptown Tour pics
Congratulations Marilyn! You passed the test. Those are exactly the kind
of details that certified Bomber Historical Sleuths look for and you are
obviously one of the demented fact chasers like us. If one was really in
to this, they could go search the TCH microfilms to find theater ads and
pinpoint the pic dates within a few days. In this case, all we know now
is that the two pics were labeled in sequence in one negative roll. If
you look at the shadows in the pics, you see that the first one was taken
late in the afternoon and the second was taken somewhat early in the
morning. I would surmise that Robley worked his way to pic #1 by the end
of one day and came back another day to continue on around the block. The
marquee may even have changed that night or maybe later, who knows? As I
mentioned, they were in sequence on one roll of film..
Bomber cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
The rain didn't come, after the clouds blew in and all, it stayed in the
80s last night, and the AC is on and it's not even noon... hope we don't
get a power failure...
Happy Belated Birthday to Tom Hughes ('56) my former neighbor and
trampoline artist, I remember being so impressed when the team practiced
in your yard. (or we went to see you practice someplace??)
Still packing and getting the car serviced. I'll be up all night, I'm
afraid getting ready....
How embarrassing. I forgot Allen's birthday at the end of July. I did
remember it Allen, but it was too early,and now I'm late again... See
you the l2th for our reunion? Hope so... Love, cousin, Helen
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ in the house by the little lake in Hot
Indiana... with fewer birds, they don't like the heat either...
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>>From: Earl Bennett ('63)
Re: Pappy Swan's ('50) question
My wife and I didn't join the 21st century communications onslaught until
last summer, just before my wife was about to head for Florida alone to
return a rental and pick up our repaired vehicle (trucker backed into
us in a parking lot and crunched the hood and many engine compartment
elements with his forklift wheel). We opted for T-Mobile and pre-paid
minutes like you are considering. There are advantages and disadvantages
to weigh. First, be really careful to determine which company gives good
coverage where you're likely to be. T-Mobile may have the best signal
coverage from a world-wide standpoint, but there are huge dead spots
(e.g., most of the Carolinas, Georgia, and non-urban Florida, in addition
to big chunks of our home state, Virginia, if you're not near a big
town).
The second caution, and this may apply to other companies as well, is
that the pre-paid minutes expire pretty quick (2-3 months in our case)
until you've purchased $150 worth of minutes - mind you now, that's for
EACH of our two phones - at which point they last for a year. We've
figured out that our rate of usage (about 80 minutes each per month)
is about right for what we have left until the current expiration in
January. At that point we may look for a provider with better coverage
locally, or consider other kinds of service. My wife has to get tough
with her mother about calling her at the cell phone number just to chat,
since that uses up our minutes.
Mother-in-Law forgets, because their cell phones are on a monthly
subscription plan with scads of free minutes they never manage to use up.
The advantage, of course is the total outlay being much lower than your
average plan membership. Since our primary use is to locate each other
when we didn't clearly specify a place to meet, or to ask "do you need
anything while I'm at ..." it works out pretty well for us. I can't take
mine into work (classified facility), so I don't give out my number much,
and my wife is paranoid about people calling her and using up her minutes
too fast, so she doesn't either.
I agree with you about the hazards of distracted drivers - many locales
are passing laws about that, and not fast enough, in my opinion.
Regards, ecb3 - from central Virginia, where the California heat wave hit
us two days ago and will be here through tomorrow; numbers not quite as
high, but the humidity goes way past stifling (friends have trouble
believing Washington state has a section where 40% humidity is muggy).
-Earl Bennett ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: The Beardsley Girls
I am really sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He had a full
and wonderful life. Like Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64) said, he was like a 2nd
dad for a lot of us who spent time at your house. Living next door to
you in 7th grade, I was one of those kids who was at your house a lot. I
remember all the good times we used to have.
-Carol Converse Maurer (Boomer Bomber class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
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>>From: Ken Staley ('68)
We dined in a local cafe that has been in place for decades (Hills in
the Kennewick Highlands) last night and they served, with the meal, a
wonderful home made yeast roll...
Which, of course, triggered memories of Spalding Elementary and those
wonderful turkey gravy/mashed potato days which were, as always,
announced by the smell of home made yeast rolls... and from there, some
incredible memories of that wonderful place.
-Ken Staley ('68)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: cell phones
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Pappy,
I said I'd never own a computer but was convinced of how "neat" they are
at my 30th reunion. My next 2 nevers were a digital camera and a cell
phone. I now own both of those items, too. I got the cell phone last fall
as I had a daily commute from Lacey to Madigan Army Medical Center. Thank
goodness I never had to use it while traveling but it was great comfort
knowing I had it just in case. Since being unemployed I have used the
cell phone for my long distance calls, since I didn't sign up for long
distance service with my LAN line (I usually use pre-paid cards for that
and still have some time left on a couple of them). They can be a life
saver. Good luck in whatever way you choose to go.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA
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>>From: Larry Crouch ('71)
Re: Coach Strankman
Vic Marshall ('71).....Vic keep on kicking them, we here in Colorado have
our fair share of people who know what's best for all of us, too. I have
never seen or met so many people with NO sense of history (I'm not even
sorry... if I offend anyone get over it) I actually like to offend people
it's in my nature. Vic how can we long distance BOMBERS put the pressure
on the school board? Keep us posted.
-Larry Crouch (Class of '71 and still offending.....................)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/04/06
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Conner ('52), Stan McDonald ('53),
Dorothy McDonald ('53), Mike Clowes ('54)
Tom Hughes ('56), Jim House ('63),
Gary Behymer ('64), David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roger Fishback ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ken Dall ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judie Heid ('68)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Mike Sams ('65) & Mary Bennett ('69)
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>>From: Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
Re: Re-thinking
I didn't have time yesterday to get on and correct myself. (My "self"
often needs a nudge here and then, and a chance to re-state a fact.)
So... It WAS McKay's when I worked there! I was uneasy about that name
almost immediately after writing, and was going to correct myself.
Several things got in the way, so - Forgive me, everyone. Hope this
clears up the whole problem.
I put my application in during the Open House, and was called a short
time later.
I also remember Stella Belande ('53) came to work there a few months
later. Wonder if any of the original crew are still around? (Harold
Kinney had the Insurance Company for several years.)
Thanks for your thoroughness, Burt and Maren!!!
Always a Bomber!
-Betty Conner Sansom ('52) ~ From Goldendale, WA where it is nice and
cool this morning. We love this kind of weather, but we do need
rain. Fire hazards are all around us on our 62 acres of forest.
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>>From: Stan McDonald ('53) and Dorothy McDonald McDonald ('53)
To: Jerry Dudley ('53)
Jerry, those of us who know you, are extremely sorry to hear of your
physical problems of an extremely serious nature. We all recall you and
know you as everyone's buddy or pal. You have been a source of much
amusement and good times over the years. Know that we are all "plugging
and praying" for you and trust that you will be assured of the admiration
we feel toward you.
Best wishes for you with whatever comes your way. We all love you.
Sincerely,
-Stan McDonald ('53) and Dorothy McDonald McDonald ('53)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: Downtown Stores
My curiosity has been somewhat satisfied with the picture Burt Pierard
'59, furnished to yesterday's Sandstorm. I am guessing that the street
running in front of the building is Jadwin (nee Goethals). And if this
is the case, this would be what I knew as "The Mart" (believed to be the
home of french fries and gravy). Goes to show what happens when one just
goes there and doesn't look at the store name.
[Burt's pictureS yesterday (8/3) were all about the subject
line of his entry: McKay's. McKay's was in UPtown. -Maren]
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Pierard/060803-00.html
However, with all this scholarly research, has anyone come up with the
name of the "variety" store that was across Lee from CC Anderson's? Could
this have been the Diamond 5 & 10? I have vague recollections of a Five
and Dime being in that area.
[Questions answered in the 7/30 Sandstorm. -Maren]
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Pierard/060729-00.html
Or maybe that was the bacony of the Richland and/or Uptown Theater.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ the temps are rising in Mount
Angel, as the folks in Silverton (4 miles south) get ready for
Homer Davenport Days this weekend. By way of a plug, my son,
Sean, and his group "Greatful Fred" along with the Chicks from
Mile Six will be performing on Saturday from 3 to 5 PM.
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: Trampoline Photo
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
You mentioned the trampoline I had set up in our yard on Olympia. I found
this picture of me, up in the air, over our yard.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Any/060804-Hughes-Trampoline.jpg
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Jim House ('63)
To: Charlie Cox ('56)
Congratulations on your sixth hole-in-one. I believe I have played that
course in Georgetown. Did you get the hole-in-one on the hole where you
go through the clown's nose or did you get it straight through the
windmill?
-Jim House ('63) ~ Mead, WA (the Beverly Hills suburb of Spokane)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: [AHF] Invitation to Los Alamos Events, October 5 to 7, 2006]
From the http://www.atomicheritage.org/ website:
Join us for a dedication of the "V Site," built to assemble the
Trinity device and Fat Man in August 1944. Thanks to a Save
America's Treasures grant, the Los Alamos National Laboratory is
now completing renovation. We hope to have tours "behind the
fence" to let the public see these properties for the first
time. Dinner will be held in the historic Fuller Lodge, the
heart of Manhattan Project social life. Saturday will feature a
day-long program on "The Manhattan Project: Creativity in
Science and the Arts." More information about the events will be
coming soon, so please keep checking back!
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Big Fat Liars need love too
So I admit it... I missed Ann Engel Schafer's ('63) birthday on the
first... I did send her an email tho... so now I'll hafta wait a whole
nuther year to publicly shout HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANN to the world... so
now hear it is another birthday coming up... I could forget this guy's
birthday and then tell a big fat lie and say I forgot it but he gave
such a mushy sweet get well card that I guess I shouldn't do that to
him especially since I don't wanna be called a big fat liar and have
everybody make fun of me and shun me for being such a creep and big fat
liar... no no that would never do... next thing ya know I'd find a big
mess a sheet metal screws all over my driveway for me to run over...
this guy is big on sheet metal screws and we found out when he took auto
shop... sheet metal screws for everything... need to hold your motor
mounts to your frame? Sheet metal screws... need to hold your traction
bars to the frame? sheet metal screws in the floor give a similar look
without all the hassle of welding and bolting and such... as long as your
car can't go very fast anyway who cares... so I guess what I'm saying is
that even tho Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64) has known the birthday boy longer
than I have... I still gotta say he's my pal... and for a Beta Male he
ain't all that bad to have as a pal... so for JIMMY HEIDLEBAUGH ('65)
let's all say HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE 4TH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Marguerite Groff ('54)
Nadine Reynolds ('61), David Rivers ('65)
Michelle Speer ('96)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan Erickson ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sue Nussbaum ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary McCue ('67)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: French fries
Just to make it clear department...
Altho the "Mart" probably did serve gravy and french fries, the
introduction to Richland of those delicacies was the "Cafeteria"
in 1943. Same building, different name.
-Dick McCoy, gravy and french fry aficionado. ('45)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
This entry is to report that Class of '54 has lost another classmate.
"Jack" John Allan Sitton's obituary was in the August 3, 2006 Tri-City
Herald. I didn't know John well, but I'm sure many of you did. I expect
that the full obituary will be listed in the Alumni Sandstorm. That makes
3 classmates lost in the last couple of months: Durward Petry, Jim Byrd,
and Jack Sitton. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) in Richland where the weather has been
just beautiful.
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>>From: Nadine Reynolds Cochran ('61)
Re: The Tree
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Pierard/060729-00.html
Maren, thank you for republishing the link to the pictures of Newberrys
under construction and of current resident Jo-Ann. That reminded me I
have a comment about the tree in the pictures.
Are we sure this is the same tree? {NO! I'm not sure at all. -Maren] It
looks to me like the Jo-Ann picture shows the tree moved to the right of
where it was in the Newberrys picture. I know that often pictures give
an optical illusion and these two pictures are from slightly different
angles but it looks like this tree is now situated at the center of the
building but was originally located where the light post now stands. I
suppose it could be the same tree but it looks like it was moved from its
original home. It also looks to have a rather small trunk for a 50+ year
old tree.
Also thanks to Burt Pierard ('59) for his post about memory August 1.
I was truly convinced that Woolworth occupied the space before the
Newberrys store arrived but the historical pictures proved that was
a false memory. I have a brother, Stan Reynolds ('69), and a sister,
Carolyn (or Kari) Reynolds Fox ('59) and I am amazed sometimes of the
different but vivid memories they have from mine of some of our growing
up experiences. I am sure that each of us have a bit of truth in our
memory of the incident. In recollecting a happening some detail that was
unimportant to me was of great significance to them so their memory
retained it and embellished it over time. But this is what makes getting
together to reminisce.
I have absolutely no recollection of the Diamond store downtown but one
of my favorite stores was the shoe store. I remember they had an X-ray
machine that you stood in to assure that the shoes being purchased fit
properly. I was very disappointed when they stopped using that machine.
-Nadine Reynolds Cochran ('61) ~ From sunny Tucson, AZ. Last week we had
almost 4 inches of rain at our house but it settled the dust and
cooled the temps to the 90s.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: "Big" sisters are so cool..birthday on the 5th
Nuther birthday... this girl was one of my dearest friend's "big"
sister... she was not big at all and was one a them Bomber Babes little
brother's friends dream about... one of my favorite songs from the day is
"Image of a Girl" by the Safaris... the words started out: As I lie awake
resting from the day... I can hear the clock passing time away... Oh, I
couldn't sleep for on my mind was the image of a girl I hope to find...
Woooo oh oh oh oh... da da da da da da... (the da das are just music
playing)... so anyway... that song is perfect for this birthday girl...
'course for a kid like me I may have had a bit of an overactive
imagination... This girl's brother was like a brother to me... I
practically worshipped him... that word is way too strong but I shore
thought a lot of him... so much that in 7th grade Terry Davis('65) and I
peroxided our hair to look more like him... instead of blonde tho we came
out screaming red heads... I mean the kinda red kids think is cool these
days... it was NOT cool back then and as soon as the blisters healed we
had Brian Johnson ('65) cut our hair off... all of it... so... now it's
time to wish Susan Nussbaum Reeb ('63) a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Michelle Speer Miller ('96)
Re: 1996 Reunion
The RHS class of 1996 will be having our ten year class reunion August
25-27th. Any Bombers who would like to come, are more than welcome.
Tickets are on sale through our website:
http://rhs1996.home.bresnan.net/index.htm
-Michelle Speer Miller ('96)
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5 Bombers and 1 NAB sent stuffm 1 Bomber funeral notice today
Ken Ely ('49), Marguerite Groff ('54)
Gary Behymer ('64), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Betti Avant ('69), Bill Conner (NAB-'58 Roosevelt Hi-Seattle)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Caroline Westover ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kay Lynch ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Sheeran ('66)
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>>From: Ken Ely ('49)
FYI - Lt.Gen James Mattis ('68) has been reassigned to Camp Pendleton,
CA. He will be the new Commander of the 1st. Marine Expedientiary Force.
I have no recollection of a 5 & 10 store in downtown Richland.
I do remember the Cafeteria serving French Fries & Gravy.
-Ken Ely ('49) ~ Orangevale, CA where the temperatures are "normal" again
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
I do remember the Diamond Store on Lee Blvd. During the 2nd. World War
there was rationing of a lot of things like chocolate, etc. I remember
that occasionally we would find out that the Diamond store was selling
Hershey bars and/or double bubble gum. We would jump on our bikes and
hurry to the store. Then, we would stand in a very long line just to buy
a few of those cherished delicacies. Looking back, it seems like another
whole world. Like it was someone else that I'm describing. At 70 I can
hardly imagine being 10 or 11 years old. Is it just me, or do others feel
that way? I have a photo of a celebration parade that we neighborhood
kids put together when it was announced that the war in Germany was over.
We dressed up (I was a majorette) and marched or rode bikes through the
neighborhood. Currently I'm going through a lot of old photos and a lot
of forgotten memories are returning. I am enjoying the memories of a
great childhood. From all the memories I see discussed in the Sandstorm,
I think I'm not alone in knowing how fortunate we were to live in the
little government town of Richland.
Time out for a commercial: Hey, class of '54 there isn't nearly enough of
you local folks signed up for Club 40 2006. Come and join us for at least
Friday night. You still have time to register.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Columbian Yearbooks
Here is the note that I send out to everyone that contacts me, searching
for a back issue of a Columbian yearbook.
"Check eBay... leave a note on Classmates.com - message section... chat
with your alumni assocation... place an ad in the Tri-City Herald and
check with the school (sometimes they have extra copies sitting around to
sell at $25.00 to $40.00. (If you really want a copy... offer the school
$100.00. Money still talks.)
Good hunting!"
The 1960 Columbian MAY be the hardest to get your hands on? I believe
that's the issue with Sharon Tate as a sophomore + a princess for
homecoming. It should sell for $350.00 to $500.00. IF it were autographed
by Sharon... it might go for $1,000.00?
FYI... Earl Franks, whose Dad was with the Army & who attended Chief Jo
in 7th & 8th grade (1959 & 1960) also attended the same American H.S. in
Italy where Sharon Tate graduated from. (;-)
Re: Happy Birthday Alumni Sandstorm
A long long time ago... no this is not 'American Pie' but rather the lead
in to another birthday. The Alumni Sandstorm is 8 years old this month!
Happy Birthday, Bombers!
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm1998/1998-08-Aug.htm
Re: ...still MOre from Behymer
August 6th...61 years old today...'Little Boy' 61 years old on August 9th
http://www.atomicmuseum.com/tour/dd2.cfm
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: Club 40 - Sept 8, 9, 10, 2006
OK, classes of '63 and '64, time to get with it and send in your
registration for the party!! I'm the only one on the list from class of
'64 and Marilyn Swan Beddo is the only one on thelist from class of '63.
Check out the list at: http://richlandclub40.org/2006Attendees.html
NOBODY is on the list from classes of '65 and '66 -
Cheerleading Department: COME ON, BOMBERS? LET'S GO!!!
ESPECIALLY all you locals!! PLEASE!!
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: shoe store
As I recall the shoe store with the X-ray machine was David's. It seems
odd to me, anyway that I ended up as an X-ray Tech. for my chosen
profession. It wasn't my original one, but when the US Army offered me
training in it, I jumped at the opportunity. I have been doing it ever
since and my have things changed with it over my 30+ years.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacy, WA
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>>From: Bill Conner (NAB)
I found this web site by looking for "Petrified Watermelons" and found
a response from Larry Mattingly (1960) from Tacoma, WA. I'd like to
contact him and discuss the "watermelons". I saw them back in 1950!
Coincidently, I am a friend of a Reed Galbraith ('63).
BTW, Keep the "Bombers" logo FOREVER!
-Bill Conner (Roosevelt High School - Seattle - 1958)
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Funeral Notices
>>Connie Smith Price ('65) ~ 11/22/46 - 7/23/06
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/07/06
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Pierard ('52), Gloria Adams ('54)
Mike Clowes ('54), Nola Davey ('56)
Sonny Davis ('62), Freddie Schafer ('63)
Brad Upton ('74), Maggie Gilstrap ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Bobo ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Michael Peterson ('77)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Fred Schafer ('63) & Ann Engel ('63)
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
I was saddened to read of the passing of Paul Beardsley. He was one of
the last of the old-timers who had been a living link to the past of
Hanford/Richland. He was one of my dad's pals and an important source of
information for Brother Burt in his endeavor to keep the story of old
Richland alive and to tell it accurately. I am sure he will be greatly
missed and may he rest in peace.
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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[Death Notice from the 8/3/06 Tri-City Herald. -Maren]
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/tch/obits/story/8036836p-7929955c.html
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>>From: Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
I worked at both the Diamond 5 & 10 at the corner of Lee and The Parkway
(wasn't the Parkway then) and Newberry's. I worked at Diamond during the
Christmas season in 1950 and I worked at Newberry's in 1954, stocking
shelves before they opened for business.
When I left Diamond I went to work at the Richland Theater as an usher,
working or Mr. Dietz. He was a very nice man and a good boss. When I got
promoted to cashier at the theater, I got a raise from 35 cents an hour
to a HUGE .50 per hour. That was big for me. Bought my first Janzen
sweater at Hugh's with my first pay check. A black one, of course.
Clarence has started his chemo treatments and we're thinking positive
thoughts and deep in prayer. He has a great attitude and that's and lot
of what can help him along with prayer.
-Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: the "Boy is my Face Red" Department
All right, it was a semi-senior moment when I mistook McKay's for the
Mart (buildings look similar). But I knew where the Richland, Village,
Uptown and North Star Theaters were. And Both the Uptown and Downtown
Thrifty Drug Stores, The Spudnut Shop, the Fission Chips joint, Korten's
record department and By's Burgers; who needed anything more.
Marguerite Groff Thompkins ('54) thought it might be a good idea if a few
more members of The Class of '54 were to show up for Club 40. Here's your
chance to show off those new togs you got at Catus Jacks out by the Wye.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ it was 87 today in beautiful Mount
Angel, OR Homer Davenport Days are ending in Silverton, OR and
Mount Angel is gearing up for Oktoberfest beginning the 14th of
September.
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>>From: Nola Davey Meichle ('56)
I thought the shoe store with the X-ray machine was the Bootery, run
by my classmate, Carol Purkhiser Fleming's parents.
-Nola Davey Meichle ('56)
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>>From: Sonny Davis ('62)
Re: Not mentioned
How come nobody is talking about Hope Solo!?
History Channel Monday night @ 9:00... Secret cities. Richland, WA,
Tennessee & New Mexico. Should be interesting and informative.
-Sonny Davis ('62)
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>>From: Freddie Schafer ('63)
Happy Anniversary, Ann. Thanks for 42 wonderful years... you are what
makes the best part of me me. Let's have at least 40 more.
love ya
-Freddie Schafer ('63)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Re: False memories
It's funny what we remember only to find out that it isn't true... or
maybe the facts have changed a bit. I have a memory of Mike Davis ('74)
at 175 pounds... there's no way that was ever true... but I do remember
a Denny's.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
Maren
With tears in my eyes I must tell you the sad news that Susan Butcher
passed away. What a great and wonderful woman. I will always fondly
remember sitting at her table at the Iditarod banquets and later after
the start of the race watching her very well-behaved dogs circle our
tents on the frozen river.
May God bless her family tonight and always.
-Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
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[Articles in the Anchorage Daily News. -Maren]
http://www.adn.com/
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* Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Curt Donahue ('53), Marguerite Groff ('54)
Nola Davey ('56), Missy Keeney ('59)
Jim Armstrong ('63), Betti Avant ('69)
Mike Davis ('74), Dave McAdie ('79)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bruce Strand ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Grant Ranlett ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gordy Edgar ('78)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jennifer Harden ('96)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Adair ('66) & Kathie Moore ('69)
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>>From: Curt Donahue ('53)
Maren,
Are others at Comcast not getting the Sandstorm? The last one I received
was on Friday. I've gone to the website to read then however.
Thanks,
-Curt Donahue ('53)
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[Yes, Curt... comcast is at it again -- bounced everybody 2 days in a
row. We're working on it. -Maren]
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
I have a very faint memory of one time the foot x-ray machine was used on
me. My mom bought me a pair of shoes and I guess she wanted to make sure
there was some growing room in them. It was kind of strange to see my
toes wiggling inside those shoes. My memory puts the machine at a shoe
store on the east side of the street directly across the street from CC
Andersons. I Don't remember the name of that street but at the west end
of it was our beloved Richland theater. Ok, someone set me straight. I
have no faith in my memory. And, again, maybe it was just my imagination.
You tell me.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
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>>From: Nola Davey Meichle ('56)
Could someone please tell me the whereabouts of Alvin Strege. I know
he is very ill. The Class of '56 will be signing a card for him at our
reunion and would like a mailing address.
Also, does anyone know when and where Lester E. Parker died.
-Nola Davey Meichle ('56)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Sharon Tate ('61wb-RIP)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Gary the yearbook with Sharon Tate's picture as sophomore homecoming
princess is the 1959 Columbian. Judy Reese was homecoming queen that
year.
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Jim Armstrong ('63)
Re: 5 & dime
I remember a 5 & 10 downtown. There was a neat lady who worked there
named Maizie. It was across the street and north of C.C. Anderson's. I
met him once when I was a little kid at his original store in Boise
Idaho. He was an old man then and liked to hand out shinny new pennies
to the kids in the store with their parents. The dime store later became
PayLess then Pay n' Save.
-Jim Armstrong ('63)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Shoe Stores
I remember the Bootery. The reason I thought it was David's was they sold
little kids' shoes and it was the kids they used the X-ray machine with.
Did the Bootery sell childrens' shoes? My first pair of "adult-sized"
shoes we got at JC Penny's and I had to show them off to my neighbor.
They had really pointed toes and were especially good for kicking male
classmates who were harassing my friends. It got me in a bit of hot water
with the teacher, she simply told me to stop kicking the boys and they
were to stop bothering my friends, no trip to Mrs. Peterson's office.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
To: Brad Upton ('74)
Yeah, I must agree with you, Brad. It's funny the things we remember
long after they have passed. For example, parting your hair.
Another memory, Brad. Remember back in the day when you ended up sitting
between two of your idols at a Bomber game. What an experience!!!!
Yeah, the good ole days.
-Mike Davis ('74)
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>>From: Dave McAdie ('79)
Re: A Couple of Items....
Hi Bombers,
Boy, it seems like forever since I had anything to write here …. But I
still keep reading.
First - to all of the McKay's/Diamond folks. I don't know all the
specifics because I have only been here since 1975, but the picture
that Burt Pierard ('59) had of McKay's
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Pierard/060803-00.html
is definitely from the GWWay side of Uptown. In the first picture notice
the NBofC (that later became Rainier Bank) directly behind it and on the
left side of the frame is the back side of the Uptown Theater. I noticed
that the building that houses my folks' camera store (Sunland Camera) is
not even there yet. A major portion of McKay's later became a Sears store
and now houses a few different businesses. Uptown Vision Center currently
occupies the right hand corner of that building.
Pappy - there was a balcony in the old Robinson's store on the North end
of Uptown (on the GWWay side opposite of Newberry's) and there was a
balcony in the old Grigg's store on Jadwin (by DQ and Ernie's Printing).
Second - a little personal bragging. My son's 12-year-old All Star team
from Kennewick American (KAYB) qualified for the Cal Ripken World Series.
They leave this coming Friday for a 10-day trip to Aberdeen, Maryland to
participate as the Pacific Northwest Regional Champion. The Cal Ripken
division of Babe Ruth Baseball is 2nd in size and participation to only
Little League. This year KAYB is sending both their 10-year-old team and
their 12-year-old team to their respective World Series. The 10-year-olds
are currently in Lafayette, LA. I think it is pretty awesome that one
league is sending two teams to their World Series. Anyone interested can
follow the action at
http://www.brlworldseries.com
Our boys are looking forward to this opportunity to take their game to
the next stage. Any Maryland, or D.C. Bombers can check them out starting
on 8/13 - we play the first pool game of the series at 12:00 on Sunday.
GOOD LUCK BOYS!!!!!!
-Dave McAdie ('79) ~ Kennewick, WA
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>>Tonnya Shane Andrews ('82) ~ 1/19/64 - 7/28/06
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/09/06
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12 Bombers and 1 NAB sent stuff:
Shirley Rae Drury ('51), Betty Conner ('52)
Wally Erickson ('53), Gwen Ganse ('54)
Mike Clowes ('54), Jerry Swain ('54)
Nola Davey ('56), Pappy Swan ('59)
Patti Jones ('60), Carol Converse ('64)
Nancy Nelson ('69), Robert Avant ('69)
Steve Aagaard (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary May ('58WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marj Qualheim ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gay Wear ('69)
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>>From: Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51)
Re: That 5 & 10 in Boise
To: Jim Armstrong ('63)
You said yesterday:
"I remember a 5 & 10 downtown. . . . It was across the street
and north of C.C. Anderson's. I met him once when I was a little
kid at his original store in Boise Idaho. He was an old man then
and liked to hand out shinny new pennies to the kids in the
store with their parents. The dime store later became PayLess
then Pay n' Save."
We moved from Boise to the Tri-Cities, to Kennewick, when I was about 10
(63 years ago)(I must be 12 years older than Jim Armstrong quoted above),
to live in my great-uncle Henry Kramer's fruit shed (housing was at a
premium or non-existent) when Dad was recruited for the original
construction work at Hanford. One of my favorite trips when living in
Boise was to that 5 and 10, where there were aisles of fascinating stuff
and ladies who sat in a row in a center brightly-lit elevated section
mending ladies stockings with their two hands held mid-body high using
some sort of darting motion. I could have stood all day watching them. My
mom and all female relatives mended their own and ours, I don't remember
the name of the store in Boise, nor the one in Richland north of CC
Anderson's and I had thought that it was JC Penney who gave out pennies
to the children in his Boise store. Probably a mistaken memory. Why do
these little glimpses plague us? Perhaps because we want to get it right
in our memory? Was it Rick Maddy ('67) of the wonderful family history
who pointed out the fallacy of relying on memories when doing research?
How true.
Another wonderful conclusion to a downtown excursion in Boise was to a
small place in mid-town Boise that had a soda fountain where we could
have a milk shake for 17 cents. In Kennewick, my mom's sister Edna, who
joined us later with her two sons when we had moved to a real house, but
when there was still not housing available in Richland, waitressed at
the Pollyanna, in downtown Kennewick. It was another treat to eat at the
Pollyanna. When we finally moved into Richland to 1429 Kimball, I don't
recall eating out anywhere. Incidentally, that same "A" duplex was later
the home of Walt Menefee's ('49) family. If I could persuade my little
brother Larry Drury ('57), to join in these memories, he could add things
I'm sure I am missing. Was there a restaurant in Richland in those early
days where any of your families ate?
~Best to you all, and especially to Clarence and Gloria Adams Fulcher,
('51 and '54) Thank you for the update, Gloria.
-Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51)
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>>From: Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
Re: Entry of Jim Armstrong ('63) yesterday
The "sweet lady" you remember is my husband's (Douglas ('52) Mother.
Mazie Sansom. She passed away in 1997. She worked at the 5 & 10, then
at Newberry's, and then at J. C. Penny. She was Top Caliber in being a
great Grandmother.
I passed the letter along to my children, and all of them were impressed
that you would remember her and her name after all these years! Thanks
for your thoughtfulness.
-Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
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>>From: Wally Erickson ('53)
Re: Visiting friends in the Tri-Cities
Last week I had an opportunity to go to Richland with my step-daughter
for a couple of days. She's a para legal and they were working on a case
in Richland. I was able to have lunch with Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
at the new restaurant Anthony's Homeport above the Richland Yacht Club
Marina. Afterwards I met with Gene "Mick" Mikulecky ('53) and his wife.
The next day I had lunch with Viva Webster Metz ('53) and her Mother. The
Webster's lived across the street from us on Putnam St. It turned out to
be a great time for me to get caught up with some of what's going on in
the Tri-Cities. I have to tell you, I was amazed with all of the new
growth and homes going up the hills nearby. Even though I was there for
my 50th class reunion three years ago, I guess I never took the time to
really look around. The population of the Tri-Cities has to be near
150,000... easily. In taking a ride towards West Richland, I was very
disappointed in the condition of the old "riding academy" sitting there
ready to fall down. Isn't there something that can be done to save
this... there's so many memories for many of us and so much history.
Shouldn't it be an historical building????? Wasn't it there before
Richland?? I had a great visit with my classmates, it was a great two
days!!
To: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Re: X-ray machines in the shoe department:
We could be talking about two different businesses. I do remember there
was a shoe X-ray machine in CC Anderson's near the shoe department. My
Mother Dorothe worked for CC Anderson's during the Holidays. And my Dad
worked for Safeway across the street; so many times I would walk over to
see my Mom working there and check out the shoe X-ray machine. Looking
into the machine you could see your bone structure in your shoes with a
green light background.
-Wally Erickson ('53) ~ Waiting for it to cool down some, so I can
continue with my outside chores. South of Coeur D'Alene with
blue skies...the Lake water temperature is perfect for swimming.
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>>From: Gwen Ganse Brodaczynski ('54)
Re: Shoe Store
To: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Marguerite, if memory serves me the store you remember was the Shoe
Salon, it was next door to Klopfenstein's Men's Apparel in Downtown
Richland. Both stores had doors opening onto GWWay and also Biddle
Street which is or was the name of the street between C.C.Anderson's and
the above stores. I remember the Shoe Salon having an x-ray machine and
also C.C. Andersons. (I think these were the only places in town to buy
shoes early on.) Somewhere along the line they figured out that all those
x-rays were bad news for kids and the things disappeared.
-Gwen Ganse Brodaczynski ('54)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: History Channel's Lost Cities
Well, I could have watched "The Closer" instead of this hour. Interesting
first half on Oakridge, but boring; then it moved on to Los Alamos and
went further down hill. No mention of Richland and/or Hanford except at
the beginning. Their map had Hanford seemingly in California or Nevada.
There was one nice picture of a pre-fab on stilts in Oakridge; be
interesting to know if it is still standing and what remodels were made.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ the weather guessers promise lower
temperatures and the gas companies promise higher prices because
of rust spots on the pipeline.
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>>From: Jerry Swain ('54)
Re: Shoe department X-ray machine.
Classmates,
The C.C. Anderson shoe department had a shoe fitting flourescope (X-ray
machine) when my dad (Mel Swain) was made the manager in 1945. He took
over for Howard Krystel who was the first Department store facility
manager. We moved into our house at 310 Cullum which was the house
Mr. Krystel vacated. The Diamond store across the street from C.C.
Anderson's to the North was where I had my first (and only) NSF check
returned. I was so embarrassed that I rushed right to the store with the
$9.00 (the amount of the check) the day I was notified. I have never
bounced a check since (48 years).
-Jerry Swain ('54)
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>>From: Nola Davey Meichle ('56)
Yes, the Bootery sold children's shoes. They had a neat place for kids
to sit. If memory serves, which it probably doesn't, the railings along
the stair steps were baseball bats.
-Nola Davey Meichle ('56)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Dave McAdie ('79)
Ah ha, Ah ha! Two balconies! ... Two! See! Supporting evidence. There
coulda just as easily been a third ... in that thar theater! And, (This
is probably before your time Dave) wasn't the "old Robinson's store on
the North end of Uptown (on the GWWay side opposite of Newberry's),"
originally the J. C. Penney's store? The very store where my mom bought
my beloved "Foremost" blue jeans (worn proudly with my U.S. Keds
Tenners)? You know, the blue jeans made from heavy canvas-like material
that hardly ever wore out (except for a boy's propensity for finding
nails or other sharp objects that could rip the knees right outta them)?
Otherwise, the stitching always gave out before the material even thought
of surrendering to my active life style. Couldn't afford "Levi's" until
later in life, but even now; I prefer "Rustler's" (about a third of the
inflated price and twice as comfortable).
To: Nancy LaRiviere Petersen ('68)
Re: Coach Fred Strankman Memorial Petition
Nancy,
You asked that I send this to Alumni Sandstorm, so here it is:
I live in Burbank, a sub, sub, suburb of Walla Walla in Walla Walla
County. However, in my day, I was a Chief Joseph Warrior and of course
graduated as a Richland Bomber (Class of '59). So, I think that earns
me the right to comment on the petition to name the new Gymnasium after
Coach Fred Strankman. I think it is a great idea to honor such a fine man
who steered many a young person on their way to a good life, whether they
were athletes or not. He certainly was a positive influence on my life.
I was one of those kids who could have easily let his life go either way
(good or bad) but thanks in part to Coach Strankman, I served honorably
as a Marine and served thirty plus years as a Research Fishery Biologist
with the United States Government and consultants. I have not physically
resided within the confines of Richland, WA for about forty years but
home is where my heart is. Whether my vote counts or not -- I proclaim a
"YEA!" for naming the building after Coach Strankman. And, I would hope
that the Richland School Board would keep in mind that today, more than
ever, kids need to be kept aware of positive role models, especially
those who had a hand in shaping their own communities. After all, those
very kids may someday be coaches, leaders, role models for future
generations, or even school board members.
"YES, I support this petition"
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where occasionally,
disconnected memories of my early life in Bomberville surface
and echo through the caverns of my slightly twisted mind. Blame
it, today, on the now, hot westerly wind delivering the faint
hint of smoldering sage and cheat grass, ignited in last
night's lightening and thunder display (something else strangely
reminiscent of the early days of a young "Bomber to be"). In my
early days in Richland (before the trees grew tall), I remember
sitting on my front porch with my dad (on the Southeast corner
of the Wright and Symons Streets intersection), well after dark,
watching the red-orange wavy lines of prairie fires burning up
and over Rattlesnake Mountain. I seem to recall that it was
pretty much of an annual thing. Now, when there is a fire out
there, people act like ... it never happened before.
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Weather in Bomberville
The lightning and thunder storm last night was beyond what I remembered
seeing in years gone by. When the lightning struck it was a quite a show
out my front window of the house. For over an hour the lightning didn't
seem to move. The lightning struck and three or four minutes later it
would strike again. First across the sky very low. Then it appeared
striking toward the ground. Absolutely captivating. From what I
remembered about lightning it was about six miles away. Yet, I felt it
was right in my front yard. This went on for more than an hour. Later,
news proved the lightning was more than six miles away. A pole was hit
in Finley which sparked a fire. The fire was under control right away
by the fire department. Lightning, another show of the beauty of the
Bomberville desert.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
Wasn't the shoe store that had the x-ray machine in the Uptown? I
remember having that used on me. Was there a store named "Buster Brown"
or was that just the brand name of Shoes? Perhaps David's was the name of
the store.
[David's did sell Buster Brown shoes. -Maren]
Well, I was very disappointed in the "Secret Cities" program on the
History Channel last night! We only got a spot on the map and stating our
name. It was like we had nothing to do with the bomb at all. I've noticed
that before that Los Alamos is always named, but we aren't. Frustrating.
Perhaps its being kept a secret still *grin*.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
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>>From: Nancy Nelson Wyatt ('69)
Well, I don't write often but do read every day.
Betty: There was a David's Shoe Store in Richland. Mom and Dad bought
Bob's ('65-RIP) and my shoes all the time there as I had such narrow
tiny feet. It was on the East side of the Uptown stores.
I remember going to the Thrifty store and getting candy when we were
going to go to the movies and in the back was a little soda fountain
where they made the best banana splits.
Papa, we still havent made it together yet. I have been so busy up here
I havent even made it to mom and dad's yet. Hopefully within the next
month. This week am putting up Garlic pickles and bread and butters so
will be busy again.
Hope all is well with everyone and happy writing.
-Nancy Nelson Wyatt ('69)
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
Re: Susan Butcher (RIP)
Just thought I would pass along some thoughts on the greatest female
athlete of this century; whom I managed to meet a few times when she
would come to the "city" of Wasilla where I was living. She made tough
an understatement. She had a full time job in keeping her kennel going
and all the water she used was bucketed from the stream that ran down
from her place... and she did it by hand... by herself..everyday. She
had a great open smile and the "eyes of an assassin." She and Bill Gates
could have traded jobs and their competitiveness would have equaled the
results they achieved in their own field. I know she went down fighting
left a great legacy for her two daughters to enjoy.
-Robert Avant ('69)
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>>From: Steve Aagaard (NAB)
Hello,
You may want to let your readers know that the latest RHS renovation
photos are up at:
http://www.rsd.edu/bondprojects/rhs/photos3.html
-Steve Aagaard
Communications Manager
Richland School District
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/10/06
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10 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Dick Avedovech ('56), Tom Hughes ('56)
Pappy Swan ('59), Dennis Hammer ('64)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Joanne Boyd ('67), Linda Thomas ('68)
Bruce Strand ('69), Betti Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Helen Bartlett ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mack Richardson ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dennis McGrath ('63WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rod Collins ('67)
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>>From: Dick Avedovech ('56)
Re: CC Andersons
To Jerry Swain ('54)
Thank you, Jerry, for rekindling some good memories of your dad and CC
Andersons. When I was a little kid, my mother, younger brother and I
went to CC Anderson's for shoes. When my mother and the salesman were
not looking I went over to the X-ray shoe machine, turned it on and was
fascinated at looking at my feet. I got in trouble for that one, but I
thought it was a terrific machine. A hundred years later, when I was
teaching pathophysiology to nursing students, as an experiment I used
dental xrays on the shaved-backs of mice to induce skin cancers, which
in about 6 months, got the expected results. However, I never got skin
cancer on my feet. Years later I did get a mild case of polio and as a
result have a 2 size difference between my right and left foot, but the
virus did not come from those X-ray machines.
As a side note, while in high school I worked for your dad in the men's
clothing department. And then when I returned from Army Reserve active
duty, I worked again for your dad for a year in the very same shoe
department where I got in trouble many years before. I also remember one
year, while shoveling snow on the sidewalk by the South entrance of CC
Andersons, my friend, Jay McCue ('56) was on the roof throwing snowballs
at me. Those were fun days!
-Dick Avedovech ('56)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: Marian Ruth Hughes
This is to let everyone know that my mother, Marian Ruth Hughes, Bomber
Mom to Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55), Howard Hughes and myself, passed
away yesterday, August 8th at 3:30 PM in the Auburn Washington Hospital.
She was 88 years old and had been in poor health for some time. Howard
had been her caretaker since our father died in 1988 and it is hitting
him pretty hard.
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Carol Converse Maurer ('64) and Maren ('63 & '64)
Can you remember? "Bark Bark Bark!" "I'm Buster Brown and I live in a
shoe. That's my dog Tye,..." (followed by something like either, "look
for him in there too!" or "he lives there too!"). Also, "Plunk your magic
twanger Froggie!" Boiioiingg! Then in his deep "ker chunky" voice,
Froggie gives forth, "Hi ya kids, hi ya, hi ya!"
I probably have it all mixed up in my interlocking memory caverns (so
much to recall -- so little surviving gray matter) but listening to the
Buster Brown Shoe Radio Show (in my U. S. Keds) was almost as important
as the "Lone Ranger," the "Green Hornet," and the "Cinnamon Bear" to a
kid growing up in Bomber town.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where the smokey smell has
subsided, the air is much more pleasant, and the temperature is
once again (for a few days) of a comfortable level for an old
desert rat. The same ol' desert rat, who once again arms himself
with the implements of defense, and ventures forth to battle the
invading hordes of unwanted vegetation around the puddle. But,
elves are swimming, elves are playing, the hot sun is shining
but it's not raining!
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[Don't remember Buster Brown, but I DO remember: "Pepsi Cola hits the
spot... 12 full ounces that's a lot... twice as much for a nickel too...
Pepsi Cola is the drink for you." -Maren]
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
Re: Shoe fitting fluoroscope
From the "Museum of Questionable Medical Devices."
http://www.mtn.org/quack/devices/shoexray.htm
You can click on the picture for a bigger view, but a better view can be
found here of what appears to be one made by the same manufacture:
http://www.orau.org/ptp/collection/shoefittingfluor/shoe.htm
When these machines were mentioned in the Sandstorm about three years
ago I mentioned that there was one on display and the Washington State
University Tri-Cities branch campus. I don't know if it is still there,
but it was located in the Library near the stairs that go up to the upper
level, displayed with an old seismograph and some other old equipment.
It is more square than the ones shown in these websites. There were no
signs on identifying what it is, and considering the age of most college
students, I'll bet 95% of the people who walk by it have no idea what it is.
I remember shoe stores in Walla Walla had them, but I think they
disappeared before 1960. I do not remember seeing any in the Tri-Cites
after we moved here in 1961. All states had banned them by 1970.
-Dennis Hammer ('64) ~ I wonder if Clark Kent checked the fit of his
shoes this way.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Richland/Hanford on film...
Speaking of 'great' movies... here are (3) that you need for your
shelves!
- Termination Winds - captures the memories of residents of early
Hanford, White Bluffs and early Richland
- War Construction in the Desert - Depicts the original World War II
construction of the Hanford Engineering Works
- Alphabet Homes: The Story of Richland - captures the history of the
ABC homes from personal interviews with residents of the
original government houses
All available from the CREHST Museum
http://www.crehst.org/giftshop.htm
-Gary Behymer ('64)...somewhere in downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
re:History Channel's "Lost Worlds"
I was very disappointed in this program, too. I had missed it at 9:00
P.M., so stayed up til 1:00 A.M. to watch it---what a BIG waste of time!
they spent the better part of the hour on the facility in Tennessee and
then about 15 minutes on the facility in New Mexico! only mention
Richland got was in the very beginning of the credits---just a blurb on
the map! did notice the prefabs. maybe, like Carol Converse Maurer(64)
said, "we" are still a secret!
re:x-ray machine
I remember that, but am not even going to venture a guess as to which
store had them---after all, I "swore" that Richland had a Woolworth's.
*grin*
does anyone remember buying shoes at the government store "in the area"?
my dad would take me there and he would buy my shoes----I remember they
were brown and looked "military"----they weren't high-tops, but they were
plain, brown leather? with brown soles and laces.
re:lightning storms
you can have those----they scared me when I was a kid and they still give
me the "heebie jeebies"!!!!!!! don't like thunder, either! my mom used to
sit in front of her picture windows at her place in Northen Idaho and
watch them all the time---she would get electrical storms, too. we'd
unplug the TV, turn off all the lights, unplug the phone and then she'd
sit and watch all the "flashes of light" across the sky for hours!
me?????? I'd be in the bedroom under the covers!!!!!!!! *grin*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of 64)..........cooler temps are still
"alive and kicking" in Bakersfield, CA, but we are due for triple digits
by Thursday---supposed to last a couple days, then we'll be back down in
the 90's. just have to "get through" September and October, then we'll
get colder temps and I will be a "happy camper" once, again. it is
usually cold enough by Halloween that kids wear jackets when they go
trick-treating.
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>>From: Joanne Boyd ('67)
Hey Class of '67!
Do we have a date yet for our 2007 reunion?? I've already made some
reservations for next summer and my daughter is trying to figure out
when her 10th reunion is and what weeks we have open. If someone hasn't
yet decided... how about the June 25th/26th weekend, or the one with
Desert Nights... or is it Summer Nights??
I'm also willing to help!
-Joanne Boyd ('67)
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>>From: Linda Thomas Richardson ('68)
I'm not sure why but while reading "Pappy's" entry today, his mention
of Rattlesnake Mountain, brought back memories of the "Canal" in North
Richland... it has been so long since I have been back, I don't know if
it is even there any more. We used to drive that way to go to Yakima to
see family. I remember on occasion seeing someone drive down the road
beside the canal with a sky rope tied to the back of their vehicle and
someone water skiing down the canal... was that a reality or am I just
having "senior moments'?
-Linda Thomas Richardson ('68)
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>>From: Bruce Strand ('69)
Re: Wasilla, AK
To: Robert Avant ('69)
When were you in Wasilla? I was in Wasilla and Palmer from '86 to '94.
Three of my kids, grandkids and ex- are still there in the Mat-Su.
-Bruce Strand ('69)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Shoes
Yes, Nancy my brothers and I always had Buster Brown shoes, too. I'm
thinking it was there (David's) where we also got our first pair of Hush
Puppies. They came out when we were in grade school I believe. It was
in the Uptown on the GWWay side. It seems there was also a David's in
Kennewick, but I don't know if it was managed by the same family or not.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where I awoke to some rain
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Funeral Notice
>>Ron Eliason ('75) ~ 3/29/57 - 8/3/06
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/11/06
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16 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Jo Cawdrey ('49 & '50), Dick Coates ('52)
Kay Mitchell ('52), Dick Wight ('52), Patti Mathis ('60)
Nadine Reynolds ('61), Helen Cross ('62), Bill Scott ('64)
Carol Converse ('64), Jeff Michael ('65), Mike Botu ('65)
Robert Avant ('69), Mark Saucier ('70), Brad Wear ('71)
Mike Davis ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: George Stephens ('58)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Shoes
There was a xray machine in a shoe store on GWWay near the theater. On
the way to the movies, we would delight in taking a shot of our feet till
they tossed us. We did it so many times my feet still lite up at nite.
Yes, Maren, those were the words of the Pepsi jingle. "Twice as much for
a nickel, too" refers to the stingy 6 ounces of the Coke bottle. To this
day I prefer Pepsi, even tho they are now both 12 ounces, tho not for a
nickel.
-Dick McCoy, from the Pepsi bottle class of 1945
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>>From: Jo Cawdrey Leveque ('49 & '50)
Re: Carole Weeks Cawdrey ('52)
I just returned from the Bay area. My sister-in-law, Carole Weeks Cawdrey
passed away on Friday, August 4. She was heavily sedated for pain and, in
the end, just slipped away. Her family was with her. We will all miss her
very much.
-Jo Cawdrey Leveque ('49 & '50)
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>>From: Dick Coates ('52) and Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
My granddaughter, Mandy Hedges ('97) phoned this morning to let me know
that Valley, WA where we are now living, was mentioned on the Today show
this morning, They were recapping the big forest fire yesterday that was
at our back door. Boy!! What a scare we had! Bet she is the only person
in Pocatello, ID (where she is attending college) that knew where Jump
Off Joe Road, Valley, WA was located!!
The fire started down in Valley and worked it's way up to Jump Off Joe
Road - the road where we live. For all those Bombers that know we live
on the road with the crazy name, I just wanted to let them know we are
safe. I received phone calls today from relatives in Richland and even a
Bomber!!! Jan Bollinger Persons ('60). We became acquainted with Jan and
Gary Persons ('57) through the Spokane Bomber Luncheons.
We were told to prepare to evacuate yesterday, so packed up important
items and the animals and were ready to roll out of here. We were able to
remain at home due to a shift in the wind, but this shift caused the fire
to go to East Jump Off Joe Road where our oldest granddaughter lives. She
did have to evacuate but returned home today to find her home untouched
by the fire. We are all very grateful and appreciate the prayers and
concern that came our way.
-Dick Coates ('52) and Kay Mitchell Coates ('52) ~ From the top of our
mountain near the VERY small town of Valley, WA
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[Been there... done that. Kept my car loaded up and pointed in the
"leaving" direction for about a week. They even staged 3 or 4 fire trucks
from all over Washington my yard for 3 or 4 days. The kicker was the
bus load of fire fighters. The kids got off the bus with their little
shovels and headed up the side of the mountain behind my place and
disappeared. When bus driver tried to turn around he got stuck in the
sand... shoulda stayed on the gravel driveway! August, 2001, and one
very scary week. Glad you're all safe. -Maren]
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>>From: Dick Wight ('52)
Re: Dime stores in Richland
Well, so much for a good memory! I SWEAR I worked for Diamond Variety
Stores in DOWNTOWN Richland (classmate Betty Connor ('52) says she worked
for it UPTOWN. She mentioned Marvin Gray. Marvin and I joined the Coast
Guard together in January '52 Marvin and I went to boot camp together and
served on the same ship for awhile, along with Bill Tracy ('52). We had
become acquainted as we worked for competing stores, and were often sent
to "spy" on the other store - check prices etc. We sometimes did the
price checking by phone, and "stole" a half hour or so once in awhile
to have a Coke or something on "company time". Marvin, by the way, is
battling cancer over in western WA... He became an educator after USCG
tour and college at CWU.
I was a stock clerk for the downtown store, worked 5 days a week after
school and all day Saturday. Manager was a Mr. Joe Perrier, a friend of
my father and a stockholder in the company who tried to convince me
that there was a potentially lucrative future in the business. I recall
helping two class of '51 girls get Christmas season jobs there - Jo
Gibson and Lou Ann Lee. The store was located toward the south end of
the block, on the west side of the downtown building complex. I SWEAR it
was Diamond Variety Store. I remember getting a pay raise from 50 to 65
cents per hour in '51.
-Dick Wight ('52)
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[Dick -- You're right... Check out the last two pictures taken 4/23/52
and you can see that's the Diamond Store. -Maren]
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Pierard/060729-00.html
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>>From: Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
Re: Canal
I don't remember who sent in the entry, but I do remember a canal,
although it was in West Richland. A bunch of us use to go out there, set
up our blankets, food, etc. then hop in, pull up our knees to our chest
and float away. The current was pretty strong, but I don't remember
anyone getting lost. *LOL* Then we would walk back to the blankets,
stretch out and burn the heck out of ourselves. What were we thinking?
-Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
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>>From: Nadine Reynolds Cochran ('61)
Re: X-Ray Machines, Shoe Stores & Banana Splits
Thank you Gwen Ganse Brodaczynski ('54) for remembering the name of the
Shoe Salon. I was pretty sure that it wasn't David's or the Bootery that
had the X-Ray machine but just could not find the Shoe Salon in my memory
bank. My memory thinks that both David's and the Bootery were in the
Uptown shopping center instead of Downtown. My husband, Dave ('61)
remembers a store in North Richland that had an X-Ray machine but his
mother would not allow the kids to get their feet X-Rayed. He remembers
that other kids "played" with the machine but he was not allowed. What a
deprived childhood!
When I was in high school I used to work at the soda fountain in the
Thrifty store next to the Uptown Theater. Nancy Nelson Wyatt ('69), I
can't tell you how many banana splits, hot fudge sundaes and shakes I
made during that time. I remember that when the movie would let out we
would always get a huge rush and people would want either ice cream
treats or french fries and a coke. We only had the hard ice cream and you
had to dig it out of 5 gallon containers. Only people that ordered meals
would leave tips. I would go home sticky all over from making the treats
for the folks. Who knows, maybe you ate one of my banana splits.
-Nadine Reynolds Cochran ('61)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Greetings from Post Falls, ID where we are regrouping before heading
into Brewster, WA where our cell phone doesn't work, nor does my mother-
in-law have internet, though some of our friends there do have it, so I
know I'll be able to get on line.
We've just had another interesting great, if too hurried drive across the
states. Stopped in Fargo, ND long enough to set up shop in one of the
local antique malls... so if driving by, do go in and visit the Morehead
Antique Mall. We've visited tons of stores and malls, and my husband
really likes this one, and since he doesn't have anything to do, he
decided he'd put some of our overstock in and display it...
I'm eager to have more time to visit here in Washington state. I'm going
over White Pass tomorrow when I head down to BattleGround for the Cross
Reunion, and maybe the Bomber one...
Washington is always beautiful, but I must say, we passed a lot of
interesting and beautiful country traveling around this past month...
To: Tom Hughes ('56)
Tom, thanks for the memories and the photo on the trampoline in your back
yard. You really were high-flying. Do you know who was standing there
watching you in the photo? It sure looks like it might be my uncle Bob
Cross who will be 89 at the end of this month....
It will be fun to see more of Washington state and friends these next few
months.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ think we'll take that ferry over Lake Roosevelt
this afternoon too, as we've driven to Brewster so many times....
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>>From: Bill Scott ('64)
Re: History Channel "Lost Cities"
I'm coming in late on this, not having read the Sandstorm the last couple
of days, but I was absolutely fuming after viewing the History Channel
program Monday night. I stayed up an hour past my bedtime only to see
Hanford completely ignored. What the rationale behind this could be, I
can't imagine. The program also gave the impression that the plutonium
for the Nagasaki bomb was made at Los Alamos instead of Hanford. I just
can't understand how the makers of this program could brush off Hanford
like it never existed. It's insulting to our parents, who worked out
there to help win the war. This isn't the first time Hanford has been
slighted. The Paul Newman film, "Fat Man and Little Boy" concentrated
on Los Alamos, giving Hanford only the barest mention in one sentence.
I logged a vehement protest about "Lost Cities" on the History Channel
website http://www.historychannel.com/. I encourage more of you to do
the same. Maybe the makers of the program will get the message. Hanford
lives.
-Bill Scott (Boomer Bomber Class of '64)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Pappy Swan ('59)
o, I don't remember the Buster Brown song. I do remember the section
for the kids though in David's. I remember the x-ray machine and also
the fence going up a ramp. While living in Kennewick a few years after
getting married, I used to shop for my shoes at the David's shoe store
in downtown. [
[WHOA, Carol! I hope you're talking about downtown KENNEWICK
as the David's I remember was in UPTOWN. -Maren]
Wow! Maren - that's great remembering the Pepsi-Cola song. Never heard
that either.
[I'll sing it for ya sometime, Carol. Maybe you'll remember
after you hear the tune. OK. I'm sure just about anybody ELSE
can carry a tune better than I, but you'll get the idea. -Maren]
Do they still make Hush Puppies shoes I wonder? Um.. I'll have to check
it out. I've had a pair of them before and they are soooo comfortable.
I now get Tom McCann's? shoes at K-Mart. Remember the shoe store in
Columbia Center Mall?
-Carol Converse Maurer (Boomer Bomber Class of "64) ~ Still cool here in
Eureka and the fog stays later and later each day.
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Hey there Bombers and Bomberettes...
Pappy Swan ('59)... hey, lokka dere. You're right, there's a third
balcony in Bomberville... it's in the Art Dawald gym!! AND there's
pictures to prove it! Right there on the RSD website. Ray Stein ('64),
Jim House (63) and the hoopsters of old can plainly see people have been
wearing their street shoes on the floor, too. In fact there's a great big
pile o junk where the floor aughta be!
As for lighting; I have two quick notes. First, when contemplating a move
from Colorado where we had thunder/lightning storm every third or fourth
afternoon during the summer; my soon-to-be wife said: "we never get
lightning in San Diego." That's why we went there, more for other reasons
than the electricity in the air, and within the first two years, the
front page of the Trib was plastered with a huge full color array of the
sky in bloom (naturally). There weren't many episodes. but there was more
than "none".
Also, when my mom was a little girl growing up in Lewiston, ID, they
would get some doozies in the summertime. My gram hated them... would
practically run and hide. Mom was outside sitting on the front porch on
one occasion. Grandma was inside peering cautiously out the front window.
There was a flash of lighting and an eerie halo of light around my Mom's
body, following immediately by a huge clap of thunder. Mom was OK... gram
needed clean undies. I, of course, did not witness the event, but have
heard the tale many times.
Well, it's a busy time here at DJ central. I had did an extended weekend
at church youth camp in Silver Lake (didn't know it existed) by Medical
Lake. Escaped town without an evaluation at the hospital, but did
experience my first ride on a "tube". Got launched at 49 mph and skipped
across the lake like a flat rock. The guys on the boat said a bounced 5
or 6 times. It was AWESOME!!
Got 4 gigs this weekend, maybe I'll see you at one. Then Tuesday, it's
off to San Diego to return the granddaughter and dog who came here with
us after 4 July. I'll tell ya all 'bout the concert I'm helping promote
the 28th of August in my next post. Some of your kids or grandkids in the
Walla Walla/Tri-Cities area might be interested. It includes 4 Christian
rock bands.
-dj jeff Michael '65, on the road to Ritzville to meet a client for a
wedding next spring. Weather guessers say it will be a bit
cooler today... goodie!
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