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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/01/06
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Larry Mattingly ('60), Roy Ballard ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Duane Lee ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Phyllis Maffei ('69)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Bikers and travels
The only motorcycle I ever had was a Honda 50. Bought it for $100, put
$100 in it to make it run right, and sold it after 3 years for $250.
Almost all riding was on trails in the woods and fields. With a pack full
of camera and munchies I would putts along, sometimes with a friend
who had a Honda 90 or sometimes alone. Countless weekends, weather
permitting, we were out there. If it rained in Western WA we would go
east. We would park the motor home and make a bit of a camp and off
we would go. Sometimes our wives would go with us but often they were
content to stay in camp and work on hobbies. Never in a hurry, but we
saw a lot of the interior of Washington State. Got some great pictures of
wildlife and nature scenes. While we were always careful not to tear up
the landscape, many trail bike riders were not. Alas most areas are now
closed to motorcycles and even small trail bikes. I still like to hike a
bit but don't have much time for it any more.
There is an annual HOG party out at Ocean Shores every year, my company
does a fireworks display for them. Nice bunch of folks. Our pyros always
come back saying they had a great time.
Jackie and I are finally home for a while. We were on the road for one
thing or another all but about 15 days since the 4th of July. I may have
to hop up to Anchorage for a couple of days to meet with a potential
client but it will be a quick trip. We spent almost 3 weeks going to
Orlando, Nashville, and Louisville. Went to a pyrotechnic convention in
Nashville and Tanya Tucker was the special guest one night. We were in
Louisville KY area to visit my relatives, some of them I had not seen
in 35 years. Had a great Ohio River Valley storm while we were there.
WOW... I had forgotten what they are like. When you hear the CRAAAACK at
the same time you see the flash, it is CLOSE! Even the local folks duck.
It went on for hours. At one point officials said they recorded 5000
lightening strikes in 60 minutes. For a good 4 hours the sky did not stop
flickering for more then a second or two. About midnight we were sitting
on the covered patio and eating popcorn and sampling some of the wines I
picked up along the byways and hinterlands. No way you could sleep
with that spectacular thundering. After 3 hours the 6-inch rain gauge
overflowed and still it poured. The power of that storm was impressive.
The next morning they announced 9.88 inches of rain in 6 hours, 12 dead,
and over 1000 homes flooded. We saw perhaps 50 vehicles stalled in 3-4
feet of water. If I had my druthers I would almost rather have a good ole
"Termination" wind, bad as they were.
We drove around NW KY and visited the "Kentucky Horse Farm" near
Lexington. All about race horses. It is a living museum. We watched
trainers, breeders, and farriers, actually at work. Winding through
the hills on a narrow hiway with no shoulders, we got a whiff of mash
cooking... around the corner and down in the hollow was the Four Roses
Distillers. We stopped and they gave us a great tour from bottom to top
and back again. Included was a sample of the stream of "white lightning"
coming directly out of the still. 180 proof, and it only takes a sip.
Whheeeze. When Seagram's bought them out many years ago they abandoned
the brand. Then 3 years ago a Japanese businessman bought it from
Seagram's and they are rebuilding the brand. They had preserved the
secret formulas for the 5 different yeasts used at Four Roses. Bourbon
flavor is a combination of the yeasts, the oak barrels, the limestone
water, and the precise mix of grain, which must be at least 51% corn.
Most brands use only 2 or 3 yeasts. I brought home a bottle of Single
Barrel, 140 proof Four Roses Straight Bourbon. For now the brand is only
available in KY and Japan. Now to find the right occasion to sample it.
You have seen the "whiskey half barrels" for sale at home centers? Now
we know why they have so many. A barrel is only used one time and then
is sold for planters. They are white oak and do make nice planters.
During our wandering in KY we visited numerous cemeteries and court
houses to satisfy Jackie's lust for genealogy info. She is a master of
that work. We now have pictures of the grave markers on 5 generations of
Mattinglys beyond my father, and reams of info.
We took a bunch of pictures on the trip. Jackie says by the time you read
this she should have some posted on our web site. For those who may want
to see them go to:
http://home.gci.net/~larry-and-jackie/
We got back in the house at 11pm Monday, and I flew out again at 6am on
Tuesday for a one day trip to help set up the new FireLinx office and Lab
facilities in Tahoe, NV. We also brought another BSEE on board with the
company who has some special talents for some additional products now in
the planning stages. At last, after a gazillion $ and 3 1/2 years of
R & D we are in production and will be delivering units to clients in
January. Even with stepped up production rates our first 6 months
production runs are sold out. We have tested, tortured, changed, and
improved, over, and over again. It looks good at this point and we have
high hopes, but I am still nervous to get through that first year of use
in the field.
Coming back from Reno Thursday on a 6:30am Southwest flight, the pilot
noted that fall has arrived... the annual fall haze is in the air all
over the NW. We were at 38,000 feet and it was easy to see it in all
directions.
We have lots of small displays scattered all over 5 states, but the next
big display is the annual affair the Friday after Thanksgiving. Again
this year we will see it grow in budget and we hope to have enough room
for all of it on the 4 barges, on beautiful Lake Coeur d'Alene in North
Idaho. Any who may want to see it drop me a note for more info off this
net.
I spent yesterday repossessing a motor home I had sold. It is a 84 Pace
Arrow 31. Runs good and has a new interior but needs a little electrical
work. Anyone interested will find the price more then reasonable, contact
me off this net. I do have the title and it is clear.
Off to work on my neglected yard and gardens. Despite all that I have
more tomatoes then we can eat. From home near sunny Tacoma.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Roy Ballard ('63)
Re: cycles???
After seeing the picture of Ray Hubbard ('52), Marilyn "Em" DeVine ('52)
and family on their Harley, many years ago,
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Any/060930-DeVine.jpg
it brought back memories of people riding cycles in Nam.
Once saw a family of 6 - or was it seven, all on a Honda 90 step through.
I believe that there were two kids in front of dad, one behind and then
mom holding two kids. But then it may have only been 6. Just a thought of
times gone by.
-Roy Ballard ('63)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/02/06
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6 Bombers sent stuff and 2 Bomber funeral notices:
John Adkins ('62), Fred Schafer ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Jamie Worley ('64)
Bob Grout ('66wb), Betti Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kay Conrad ('60)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today Charlie Bigelow & Shirley Strege ('54)
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
Re: Roy Ballard's ('63) Cycles in Nam
Yep Roy - I think I seen the same family - on their way down to the
stream to open up the car warsh.
-John Adkins ('62)
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>>From: Fred Schafer ('63)
It was a frustrating, depressing and learning experience (it is hard to
go from care receiver to care giver which many of us are going through
as our parents age). After many tries our Mother, Alma, is now in a 24/7
Alzheimers unit.
None of us kids lives in Richland so Mom's condo is now for sale. It is a
1,000 square foot two bedroom condo at 1309 Goethals #F. It's near Uptown
across from Mormon Church... new kitchen floor, new living and dining
room carpet, nice neighbors (they all watch out for each other). The
condo fees are only $174.00 a month which includes property taxes. Good
investment for the future or somewhere for a Bomber's parent. Asking
$65,000. Will lower price for a Bomber or Bomber friend. Listed at
Century 21, Realtor is Michael Staudinger.
From sunny Vancouver USA
-Fred Schafer ('63), Kay Schafer Reed ('66), and Art Schafer ('70)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Manhattan Project Atomic Bomb WWII Brick Nuclear
It Just Doesn't Get Much Better Than This! No, it's not my listing but
this gentleman won a bet with his wife that he could sell a brick on
eBay... I bought one myself... the certificate is great. I did ask him
if he could locate one from a "B" house on Mahan and an "F" house on
Hains (;-)
-Gary Behymer ('64)...somewhere in Colfax, WA
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>>From: Jamie Worley ('64)
Re: Gary Adrian ('64-RIP)
Maren,
Gary's obituary is in the paper today. The service is on October 3 at
3pm, First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, 1717 Bellevue Way NE,
Bellevue 98004. Memorials may be made in Gary's name to the lst Tee
Golf program for kids through the Make A Wish Foundation.
-Jamie Worley Hills (A Sad Day For The Magic Class Of '64)
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66wb)
Re: Vietnam Era ('60s & '70s) Music
http://chu65nang67.us/nam/vietnam.html
This is really a great site that I thought you all might enjoy.
-Bob Grout ('66wb), Viet-Nam Vet (Riverine Force) USN
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Motorcycles
All of this talk about motorcycles got me thinking once again. When I
was living in Glendive, MT we had a doctor who lived out in the country.
During the summer he would wear his "spandex" shorts and bicycle to work.
One night he came in to see an ER patient. He made a habit of bringing
his sons with him when he made rounds or came for an ER call. That
particular night he brought his 2 oldest boys with him - probably about
4 and 1, I'm thinking - on his motorcycle. While he was seeing his
patient the sky opened up and starting pouring along with a lot of
lightning. There was a lady leaving the facility just after he went
across the parking lot to get on his cycle with his 2 youngsters in tow.
She asked where they were headed and when we told her she said she'd
follow them home and make sure they arrived OK. I found out later the
youngest one fell asleep on the ride home. It rained and thundered most
of the rest of that night, but thankfully the doctor and his boys came
through it OK.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA - fall is really here I believe
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) and one from Einan's website.
>>Gary Adrian (’64) ~ 1/17/46 – 9/27/06
>>Alvin Strege ('56) ~ 11/29/38 – 9/27/06
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/03/06
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Carole Staples ('54), Carol Converse ('64)
Bumbling Behymer ('64), Shawn Schuchart ('78)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: George Brinkman ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Katie Riggins ('60)
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>>From: Carole Staples Gardner-Emmons ('54)
Re: Ken Gardner ('54)
For anyone who went to school with Ken Gardner ('54) -
Ken developed a circulation problem in his right leg and has had two
vascular surgeries over the past few months in an attempt to correct some
blood clot problems; however, they have proved to be unsuccessful, and
just this last Monday Ken had to have his right leg amputated. He is
still in the hospital here in Orlando and may be transferred to another
hospital in a few days for a couple of weeks of rehab and eventually a
fitting for a prosthesis (sp?).
If anyone would like to contact him via e-mail or to send a card, you can
contact me for either address. I'm sure he would like to hear from you.
-Carole Staples Gardner-Emmons ('54) ~ Orlando, FL
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Those pictures that you guys took on your recent trip back east were
great! All those pics at the cemetery has me wanting to get back into
genealogy. I'm totally through with both sides of my family and am now
working on my husband's.
-Carol Converse Maurer (Boomer Class of '64) - Eureka, CA - the sun is
shining for the first time in a couple weeks. We are definitely
in winter mode
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
My error on the Manhattan Project Atomic Bomb WWII Brick Nuclear...
Here is the new location and as I mail this note... there are 3 bricks
for sale.
Click here for new link
-Bumbling Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Shawn Schuchart Mabley ('78)
I also agree with Larry Crouch ('71) regarding the helpfulness of bikers.
Here's my own personal story of being "rescued" by a bike "gang."
When I was in the 8th grade I went back to Marinette, Wisconsin (I
believe for one of my father's class reunions). My Uncle Bob took me
camping with some of my cousins over the 4th of July weekend. The camp
was being heavily patrolled by State Patrol who told us that the Hell's
Angels were expected to be staying at the campground during the same time
period. The next day the bikers roared into the campground and set up a
picnic by the lake. The weather that weekend was unpredictable. The sun
would come out and I'd go to the lake to swim and within a few minutes
it would cloud over again, get cold, and I'd head back to my tent. I
probably passed by this group of bikers about 10 times, always in fear
of their reputation (especially since I was in a bathing suit, which I'm
always embarrassed by anyway).
Anyway... a Catholic priest drove from Marinette to visit my Uncle Bob,
and they proceeded to get drunk. Near the end of the day, I was walking
back from the lake to my campsite when the priest and my uncle pulled up
next to me and offered me a ride. I was afraid to get in the car with
them because I knew they were drunk. I kept telling them, "No thanks, I
prefer to walk, I need the exercise, etc." I was standing well back from
the car as I was talking to them. Anyone walking by would have assumed
that these were strangers that were trying to get me in their car.
Then the bikers roared up behind us on the road and came to my rescue!
Three of the bikers walked up to me and asked if I was okay, were these
men bothering me, etc. I told them one of the men was my uncle who I was
camping with for the weekend but that I really just wanted to walk back
to the campground. I think the bikers were surprised to see the drunk
priest, who was just as surprised to have these bikers asking him what
was going on. Anyway, I was allowed to walk back to the campsite and I
always think fondly of the day the Hell's Angels came to my rescue!
-Shawn Schuchart Mabley ('78)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/04/06
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Jimmie A. Shipman ('51), George Barnett ('63), Larry Crouch ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gloria Davis ('61)
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>>From: Jimmie A. Shipman ('51)
Re: Club 40 Reunion, 2006
http://richlandclub40.org/Reunions/2006/00.html
Hi, Maren
Don't know if you want these are not. They were taken Friday September
9th.
God Bless
-Jimmie A. Shipman ('51)
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>>From: George Barnett ('63)
Re: Headed to Richland
For anyone interested, I'm headed out this morning Tuesday the 3rd of
October for Richland. Unfortunately the reason this time is my mother's
health, (or lack of it I should say). Mom is being cared for by hospice
at her home, and the prognosis is not good. She may pass before we get
there. Returning to Richland has always been a joyous occasion, returning
from Viet Nam (Xs 3) class reunions, vacations, weddings. This time I do
NOT look forward to the situation. My brothers and sisters have done the
bulk of the final care for mom so far, now it is my turn if not too late.
Perhaps I may see some of you while there.
Until then,
Bye Geo.
-George Barnett ('63)
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>>From: Larry Crouch ('71)
Re: Harleys
WOW... This is embarrassing after my last little rant I took my old
scooter out for a putt and the voltage regulator burned up had to push it
home... the old scoot lasted until I got few blocks from home, by the way
that's why they call them Hogs... they must weigh a ton, actually 650lbs.
But got it put back together tonight and set off every car alarm on my
street (had to charge battery at high RPM) so I am happy again.
-Larry Crouch ('71)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/05/06
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim Jensen ('50), Larry Mattingly ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janis Cook ('68)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Morris Massey ('54) & Carol Horstman ('53)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
To: Jimmie Shipman ('51)
Just went through the pictures you provided in your 10/4/06 posting.
Outstanding!!! Your contribution allowed me to become more familiar with
Bombers I had only "read" and not seen. Thank you for sharing the Club 40
Reunion of 2006.
-Jim Jensen ('50) ~ Katy, TX where, after three days of Autumn weather
(9/24, 25, 26) we are back to the 90s with an occasional
heat index of 100+
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: News on Drugs from Canada
Hot off the wire this AM.
Prescription drugs ordered from Canada in small qualities (90 day supply)
will no longer be intercepted and confiscated. Department of Homeland
Security this AM instructed Border Patrol and Customs Agents that the
policy has changed and they are to stop intercepting these prescription
meds ordered from Canada.
The new article sited numerous complaints that elderly citizens were
having to go without necessary prescription drugs as they could not
afford the US prices. I feel fortunate that I don't take any, but I
have several friends who spend significant $ on daily meds. I hope
this eases the expense for folks.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/06/06
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Patti Jones ('60), Gary Behymer ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Collins ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Harvey Irby ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Willie Mitchell ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pam Pyle ('69)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Club 40
To: All Bombers
Maren Smyth ('63 and '64), Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) and myself
invited Mrs. Donna Foust Burroughs (our old 4th grade teacher at
Spalding) to attend Club 40 in September. She sent her pictures which
Maren added to the Club40 2006 pictures site at:
http://richlandclub40.org/Reunions/2006/00.html
The following is what she wrote in the card:
Dear Spalding School Students 1951-57,
A special thanks to Patti Jones Ahrens, Maren Smyth and
Jan Bollinger Persons for inviting their old Spalding 4th grade
teacher, Mrs Foust, to the Richland Bombers 40th Club Reunion
at Shilo Inn 9/18/06.
I was accompanied by a new 40 year graduate. Mary Jackson
Rickard ('66) and her mother Leonora, my neighbor since 1951.
What a tremendous joy to see my former students all grown up
and filled with happy memories of Spalding School. I am still
basking in this happy homecoming!
Hopefully even more of you will be able to attend this gala
affair next year. The food was most delicious and the fellowship
simply wonderful.
Thank you for the privilege of being your 4th grade teacher
and friend. God bless each one of you!
With Much Love,
Donna Foust Burroughs
P.S. Helen Cross Kirk, thank you for your special memories.
Sorry you weren't able to be there.
If any Bomber wants Mrs. Donna Foust Burroughs address or phone number
please email me.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Aug/31/sp/FP608310348.html
When you get there: Control F - Then type Richland
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/07/06
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jessie Willoughby ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jon Boisoneau ('67)
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Re: Looking for a place?
Hi Bombers - I have a granddaughter )who happens to be a Bomber
Cheerleader) who is going to be Sweet "16" in November.
Her parents and us grandparents are looking for a place to have a little
party for her, with her friends (mostly all girls). They will be playing
music but I assure anyone, it will be very well supervised.
If anyone knows of a place we could use, rent for a nominal fee, etc.,
please let me know. You can reach me by e-mail or by phone.
Thanks so much,
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/08/06
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Shirley Collings ('66), Betti Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan Sherwood ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gene Burrill ('67WB)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: Detroit vs. Yankees Game
Did you know that the pitcher for Saturday's game, Jeremy Bonderman,
is from Pasco?
Re: Funeral Notices
I owe John Adkins ('62) a large debt of gratitude for handling the
funeral notices the last two months for me while I was recovering from
a broken back.
(Be careful that you don't get caught up in your pant leg and fall to
the floor ESPECIALLY if you have Osteoporosis!)
Thank you so very much, John!
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) – Richland where it feels GREAT to be
up and about again!
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: football
Well, the "Dawgs" like the "Cougs" last week against USC almost pulled
it out in L.A. no less. What a great game. I had it on the radio while
watching the Yankees and Tigers.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where it is a beautiful fall day in
the 60s and sunny
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/09/06
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Ann Clancy ('50), Jim Hamilton ('63)
Bob Grout ('66WB), Denise Payne ('79)
Rick Jones ('79)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: 10/09 Doug Martin ('80)
WE REMEMBER: Pook Smith ('63-RIP) died 10/9/05
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>>From: Ann Clancy Andrews ('50)
Re: Fw: Dear Abby
Extra Text of forwarded email
-Ann Clancy Andrews ('50)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
It's been a year since Pook left us with nothing but his amazing spirit
and all of those incredible memories.
Now he's comparing notes with Gary Adrian ('64-RIP), another friend who
drove down the road of life with the top down.
I miss them.
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: Great article on the Tri-cities On OregonLive.com
-Bob Grout ('66WB)
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>>From: Denise Payne Sitler ('79)
Hello everyone from the east coast.
I was wondering if anyone remembers "the man in the Black Cadillac" that
in the late '60s early '70s that we were told to be on the look out for?
Does anyone know how the story of the black Cadillac got started?
I also was wondering when it was that the school system started serving
Chili and Cinnamon rolls for lunch and when they stopped serving them?
Also are there any other Bombers in Massachusetts that anyone knows
about?
Have a great day.
-Denise Payne Sitler ('79)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
From: Rick Jones ('79)
[This name is NOT on the '79 class roster that I have. -Maren]
mailto: rk.www.com
[This is NOT an email address. -Maren]
Sunday 10/08/2006 6:01:31pm
COMMENTS: those were great years hope to here from you
-Rick Jones ('79)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/10/06
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Lenora Hughes ('55), Carol Converse ('64)
Betti Avant ('69), Nancy Nelson ('69)
Brad Wear ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanette Haberman ('73)
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>>From: Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
Re: Las Vegas Lunch, 10/7/06
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-Vegas/00.html
The Las Vegas Bombers had their luncheon of Saturday the 7th of October.
Had a minimal turnout, but it was a nice get-together. Everyone enjoyed
the chit-chat as usual. I'm sending a few photos of those that were
there.
Maren, thank you for being so patient with me! I am not all that computer
"savvy", but I do try.
Attendees:
Nancy Moore ('70), Jim Nelligan ('50), Ginny Nelligan (spouse), Roberta
"Robbi" Hill Karcher ('49), Harvey Irby ('64), Carolyn Irby (spouse),
Gene Horne ('57), Carol Bishop Horne ('57), Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55),
and Bob Bejarano (spouse)
Greeting to everyone out there in Bomberland, wherever they may be.
Bomber Cheers!
-Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Thanks for giving us the address for the article of the Tri Cities. It
was very interesting. I've decided that the next time I'm in the Tri-
Cities for my class reunion, I must take the time to travel around the
whole of the 3 cities. Didn't realize just how much it has changed. I
haven't been to West Richland since living in Richland. I haven't seen
the newer section of Pasco either. We have good friends that live over
in Kennewick that we visit. We pass along Columbia Center Boulevard in
amazement at the changes and the TRAFFIC is something else. All I say
to my husband is "I'm really glad that we don't live there any longer."
Of course, we live in a small city of 28,606.
To: Denise Payne Sitler ('79)
I graduated in '64 and I remember eating Chili and Cinnamon rolls each
Thursday. Boy, were they good!!!
-Carol Converse Maurer (Baby Boomer Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
The sun has been shinning for a past couple days and in the
mid 60s. Very nice indeed!
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Does anyone know if the Terry Richard who wrote The Oregonian article
is any relation to the Richard gal from Richland who played softball
for the "Ducks"? Just curious, I can't remember her first name at the
moment. She was a senior the year I lived in Eugene.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA sunny after morning fog and cooler
(for now anyway)
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>>From: Nancy Nelson Combs ('69)
Re: Friends
If any of you in Richland and surrounding area know my parents, Clayton
and Ruth Nelson, please keep them in your prayers and if you can go
visit, I would really appreciate it. We just found out that dad is in
kidney failure and not sure what the percentage of shut down there is
yet.
I will be going down the end of this week for a while to give mom a
break. She has been taking care of dad by herself. I have been trying
to get a home health nurse to come in a couple of hours a day. Dr. has
approved it so now just trying to find a good one. If anyone has any
suggestions or ideas please let me know.
Thank you
-Nancy Nelson Combs ('69)
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>>From: Brad Wear ('71)
It's been a little quiet in the Sandstorm the last few days, probably
because George "Pappy" Swan ('59) and I have been elk hunting up around
Bumping Lake. We survived the earthquake that rolled through us, but it
did shear off a rock cliff just around the bend from our camp. Pretty
impressive to say the least. No elk yet, but we're not through yet
either. More to follow.
-Brad Wear ('71)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Patti Jones ('60), MaryMike Hartnett ('61)
Jim House ('63), Susan Nussbaum ('63)
Donna Bowers ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Jeff Michael ('65), Gary Davis ('77)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jefferson Saunders ('69)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Thank you Bob Grout ('66WB) for the outstanding article in the
Oregonian. Great article on the Tri-Cities On OregonLive.com. My sister
Nina Jones Rowe ('65) was raving about the article on Monday when I
spoke with her by telephone. We talked for quite a while about all the
changes on the east side of Washington State and Oregon. The more I have
read and see, it would take a lot of weekends to see all the changes. I
have only begun in my two years since I have moved back. Many of the
little towns like Dayton, WA are growing tremendously.
A Bomber in a Sandstorm entry mentioned the new Mid-Columbia magazine
recently. I received a copy through the mail. It is written so well and
packed with places to visit that I couldn't put it down until I finished
reading the magazine. One of the most interesting articles is about a
restaurant in Pendleton named Raphael's. A fine dining restaurant that
know one thought they would make it. The night they opened they served
240 people. Menu has everything from Duck to Buffalo.
Dined at the Cedars restaurant in Kennewick that the article talks about
last Sunday night with a friend. The last time I ate there was not long
after they opened in about 1975. Food and service is still excellent as
is the view of the bridges and the Columbia River. Being a full moon
night made the view even more spectacular.
Would be easy to take a week long vacation here. Discover all the little
towns again that are now packed with Antique stores, coffee houses,
eating at it's finest, wineries and much more.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA
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>>From: MaryMike Hartnett Peters ('61)
Re: Larry Coryell ('61) to appear in concert at Battelle Auditorium
Maren, Could you put a note in the Sandstorm about Larry's coming back
to Richland to perform At Battelle Aud. 10/24/06 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are
available at the Bookworm in Kennewick & Richland for $10.00 or at the
door for $12.00. Please, if you can, it would be great.
-MaryMike Hartnett Peters ('61)
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>>From: Jim House ('63)
To: Brad Wear ('71) and Pappy Swan ('59)
RUN BAMBI, RUN!!!
S/F,
-Jim House ('63) ~ Mead, WA (Where we had 23 dear peacefully grazing by
our back deck this morning and I am amazed that my wife knows name
the of each of one)
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>>From: Susan Nussbaum Reeb ('63) and Lolly Phillips Schultz ('57)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon in Boise (first one!)
Reservations (email responses) by Thursday, October 19, 2006
WHEN: Saturday, October 21, 2006
WHERE: Marie Callender's, 8574 W. Fairview, Boise, ID 83704
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
PRICE: Wide variety of menu items and prices
We thought it would be fun to have a Bomber gathering in Boise. If you
agree and are available on October 19 (prior to the BSU/UofI game on TV
that afternoon), please plan to join us. Bomber spouses and friends are
welcome, as are out-of-town Bomber visitors.
We're hoping to hear from many of you Richland Bombers now living in the
Boise area!
-Susan Nussbaum Reeb ('63)
-Lolly Phillips Schultz ('57)
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>>From: Donna Bowers Rice (Gold Medal Class of '63)
To: Brad Wear ('71) and Pappy Swan ('59)
I remember Bumping Lake as a child. I have wonderful memories of a huge
log cabin on the opposite side of the lake that could only be reached by
boat. It had a massive fireplace, that was the only heat source so the
upstairs loft was cold and we all hurried downstairs to get warm in the
morning, as my grandmother made breakfast for us on the old iron stove.
There was no electricity... only oil lamps at night. The lake was clear
as a bell and not many were even on the lake as it was far back in the
woods at that time. Many years later, when my brother Cliff ('61) was
into backpacking (and he had all the gear) we backpacked into the high
mountain lakes above Bumping with our 1 year olds in tow. Our son
MacGregor will be 38 this year and Skye will be that age also, so this
was many years ago. I have such fond memories of that trip and would
recommend the hike to anyone; as the lakes are so beautiful, the
huckleberries plentiful, the solace and peace outstanding. Since I
live out here in the midwest (for the past 20 years) and go south quite
often, I find nothing to compare with those memories of the Cascades. We
took our 5 year old grandson to Mt. Ranier this year. He just kept saying
"Wow!" over and over. It is such a pleasure to expose our grandchildren
to the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and always so amazing to me
that so few people here have truly explored it other than the main
attractions. The main vacation destination for almost everyone here is
Florida and the Carolinas and quite frankly I do not get it... other
than the warm weather!!
I do enjoy living back here due to the proximity to the rest of the
country because there is so much history back here. If I could talk part
of my family into leaving the midwest/south, we would be back in a heart
beat. It just amazes me that they like it HERE best. I guess when the PNW
gets into your blood, you just think that that is God's country and the
best place to live!!
Hope you guys got your elk and maybe even some fish while you are at it.
-Donna Bowers Rice (GMC '63) ~ St. Louis. MO where the trees are turning
and we are about to get cold weather. The trees in my yard are
totally green. How about those Cards!!
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: A Bomber in Pullman
Here is Prairie Home Companion from Pullman Washington 10/07/06
http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/programs/2006/10/07/
A great time was had by all... listen to the broadcast if you have a
couple of hours. Janis & I did the evening program with Garrison Keillor
and the Guy's All-Star Shoe Band. A great 2 1/2 program... We were one
of the younger couples in attendance.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Hey there all you Bombers and Bomberettes...
Well, I've been laying low the past several weeks... heard Pappy and Brad
were out hunting, so I totally left that neck of the woods!
I read all that stuff about the back-up editor and even kept my mouth
shut... so unlike me. But I've been waaaay busy down here in So Cal. If
you care to go on the www and google "vantuna" you can have a look-see at
the yacht that I am helping restore. She's got quite a history from 1961
to the present. And she will have new and improved life in about a year
when we get her finished.
Meanwhile, I'll be back in Bomberville next week for a couple weeks. Got
a wedding to dj in Leavenworth and a Christian rock concert to work sound
for in Walla Walla,
We're still looking for renters for our house, furnished with many nice
amenities, beginning 1Nov. It's about 3000 sq ft on a 1/2 acre in West
Pasco. It has views of the Columbia... it's just behind the west end
of Chiawana Park. Length of rental, price, etc. are all negotiable. We
expect to be back in March or April, but could continue to stay in our
RV. We would also consider sale or rent to own situations. We're pretty
darn flexible.
What actually tripped my trigger to post a message was the comments from
Carol Converse Maurer ('64) and others about chili and cinnamon rolls.
From a consumer's point of view, I loved that meal. From a dishwasher's
point of view (Alex Clark ('65) will back me up) that was a murderous
day. For one thing, more meals were sold that day than most, increasing
our work load. Second, chili mixed with crackers and given some time to
dry is very akin to natural adobe. If we got behind and started stacking
bowls without rinsing them really good, we would create leaning towers of
Piza that would harden like the real one! Then there is the issue of the
syrup on the buns. It tends to leak out onto the plate and harden also.
If we missed a spot in the rinse and the plate went through the boiling
hot dishwasher, it would nearly take a chisel to get the plate clean
again. Whew. And did we get any more time to get the work done than say
a mashed potatoes, green beans and ground beef patty day? Well... no,
our next class still started at the same time every day. And if we left
a mess for the sweet kitchen cooking staff to clean-up... well, it was
not a desirable outcome.
Oh, David Rivers ('65), is that new quarterback for the Denver Broncos
one of your off-spring? On the off chance he is... how 'bout some player
family tickets for your best friend (no... not Heidlebaugh... ME)? I've
only seen him in a football helmet, but behind that grill he reminds me
a lot of you when seen through bars.
dj jeff michael ('65) ~ in Sunny San Diego, CA where the coastal highs
are about the same as Bomberville, but the lows are in the mid
60s. I get to drive my boat to and from work three more times,
then bring it back home. After the clocks reset the end of
October, coming home after work on the water in the dark in a
small craft becomes marginally safe. I'll sure miss those 15
mile runs on the bay each AM and PM.
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>>From: Gary Davis ('77)
Re: '77 in '07
Is there anyone working on the Class of '77 30-year reunion? If so
could someone please contact me. If not, those interested please email me.
-Gary Davis ('77)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/12/06
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Larry Mattingly ('60), Patti Jones ('60), Jay Siegel ('61)
Gary Behymer ('64), Jim Heidlebaugh ('65), Robert Avant ('69)
Larry Crouch ('71(
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Clancy ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roma Harrold ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley Sherwood ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Eric Schmidheiser ('81)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Restaurants and houses
Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) mentioned Raphael's Fine Dinning in Pendleton.
We have done a number of fireworks displays for the Wild Horse Casino up
on the hill just East of Pendleton. As a tradition, every year a couple
of longtime friends from NW WA and one from Texas would fly in and join
us for dinner at Raphael's the night before the show. The food, the
decor, and the people are superb. It is only little over an hours drive
from the Tri Cities and well worth it. It was an old house that had been
very tastefully converted to a restaurant. We were quit sad to hear it
had burned down a few years ago, but delighted to hear it was rebuilt. We
did dine there this last spring and they really did themselves proud. It
was every bit as nice and the food and people were as if nothing had
changed. I don't know if it is Guide Michelin 5 star but if not it's
close. I highly recommend it.
I note Jeff Michael ('65) says he would rent their house for a period
of time. I have been there several times and it is beautiful home. For
someone on short assignment or waiting for a house to be built, you could
not ask for a nicer place to live, or a nicer landlord. But then, Bombers
are nice people.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Mid-Columbian Magazine
I was asked where to order it today in an email. The following is where
it can be ordered:
Mid-Columbian Magazine
Kiona Publishing
P.O. Box 5605
West Richland, WA
509-627-0456
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA - Where fall has taken on
so many hues of color, always interesting to get to the next day
to see what the colors are. Sunsets are full of clouds of pinks,
reds and interesting shapes. Projections by the weekend of a day
of rain (don't know when to believe the weather people until the
day comes). The fall mums are blooming slowly. Hope this is a
sign of Indian Summer.
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>>From: Jay Siegel (The Classic Class of 1961)
Re: Looking for the site
I believe that it was a Bomber who sent in the web site that sends
packages to service persons in Iraq - if it was a Bomber, please send
the URL for the site to me.
Clear blue skies and warm, gentle breezes
-Jay Siegel (The Classic Class of 1961)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Listen to Satan script...
http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/programs/2006/10/07/scripts/satan.shtml
In the latest issue of Columbia magazine is a nice 7 page article by
Michelle S. Gerber entitled "Preserving Hanford's History - Lest we
Forget." (Would be glad to send you a copy upon request.)
-Gary Behymer ('64))...somewhere in the Devil's 'speed trap'!
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>>From: Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
Re: offspring
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
Jeff, don't give up on the "family tickets to the Broncos games. That
quarterback named "Rivers", well who knows... since I've moved to Vegas,
sure its a little town, but, lots of kids, come up to David Rivers ('65)
and call him "DADDY"
-Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
Re: CUP Spaghetti Sauce
Hoping for some help here from the troops who used to attend CUP as
"young adults". Does anyone remember the spaghetti sauce recipe we used
when we had(strangely enough) the Annual Spaghetti Feed at the church.
Of the many and varied recipes I know and can remember; that ain't one
of 'em and I would just like to have it.
-Robert Avant ('69)
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>>From: Larry Crouch ('71)
Re: Hunting
To: Brad Wear ('71) ... and Pappy Swan ('59)
Brad, sometimes when I go hunting I call it shoot and release makes me
feel better, I feel like a great sportsman if I come home empty handed,
heck it was just shoot and release I tell them. Like on TV. We will be
back in Kansas scouting this weekend, hope we see a lot of birds. Good
luck Brad and Pappy.
-Larry Crouch ('71)
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2 Bombers and 1 NAB sent stuff:
Alan Lobdell ('69), Mariann Littell (NAB = Not A Bomber)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Wanda Wittebort ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David Edgar ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Julie Alexander ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry Gilstrap ('83)
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>>From: Alan Lobdell ('69)
To: Brad Wear ('71) and Pappy Swan ('59)
I'll be up in the Bumping Lake area from the 27th to November 5th Elk
hunting. Just above you on the Nile ridge (Little Bald). I hope you don't
get all of them!
By the way Pappy told me how he came to know my brother but I was never
sure how you met him Brad?
Alan Lobdell ('69)
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>>From: Mariann Littell (NAB = Not A Bomber)
Hi,
I was surfing the internet and found an entry on one of your Web Pages
by Ralph Myrick ('51). I would indeed like to reach him via email. He
mentioned that Tony Bolf was a friend of his. Tony Bolf was my husband's
uncle and I would like to contact Ralph regarding Tony.
Thank you.
-Mariann Littell (NAB = Not A Bomber)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
John Adkins ('62), KC Hammill ('63)
Dave Sheeley ('67)
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
I have about 50 pictures so far from the Club 40 week end. I need more
pictures from more people who attended club 40. Class of '56 get those
pictures in.
I want JPG file pictures - you may send them to my e-mail address or
contact me and I will give you my mailing address for your pictures on CD.
-John Adkins ('62) ~ Richland - great fall weather we're having
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[John -- I've added some pictures to this page since I first put it
online: http://richlandclub40.org/Reunions/2006/00.html - You'll let
us know when we'll be able to purchase the Club40 '06 CD, right? If
the CD is gonna be 10 bucks as it has been in years past, I'll send
my $$$ right now. I'm still hoping that SOMEbody got a picture of me
two-steppin' with Dick McCoy ('45). Thanks for the dance, Dick. -Maren]
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>>From: KC Hammill ('63)
To: Jay Siegel ('61)
Here are three URLs I got through Family Services here at the Maine Air
Guard
For a BIG list of different organizations:
http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/AmericaSupportsYou/send_packages.html
A cute one:
http://www.treatsfortroops.com/
And for one that supports TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors):
http://www.supportustroops.com/
Hope these help!
-KC Hammill ('63)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
From: Dave Sheeley ('67)
Friday 10/13/2006 8:17:46pm
COMMENTS: Selling real estate in Omak, WA. Life has been great... looking
forward to 50 more years
-Dave Sheeley ('67)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/15/06
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim Jensen ('50), Patti Jones ('60)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda McKnight ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sherrill Wiater ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karla Bierlein ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rob French ('71)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: Washington Link
It may have been addressed in a previous Sandstorm posting, but just
in case - quite by accident I ran across "The Online Encyclopedia of
Washington State History.":
www.historylink.org
I browsed the site for about ten minutes and came across an number of
accounts and pictures that held great appeal for me. I'll be going back
on a regular basis. Anyone else?
Bomber Cheers,
-Jim Jensen ('50)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon - Richland - October 14, 2006
The following were in attendance:
Glen Rose ('58), Patti Snider Miller ('65), Lorin St. John ('55),
Derrith Persons Dean ('60), Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63), Gene Ruppert ('65),
Mary Judd Hinz ('60), Burt Pierard ('59), Pat Doriss Trimble ('65),
Dave Rhodes ('52) and spouse Alice (Honorary Bomber), Barbara Isakson
Rau ('58), Fred Klute ('58), Judy Willox ('61), Nick Nelson ('56) and
myself.
Cook, Janey, and Hannah (the owner of J.D. Diner) agreed recently to make
the chili recipe that my family has made since 1957. About a week ago
Janey said she "would make the recipe for today's luncheon". She did.
Janey said she "only made one batch which serves 12". Almost all the
Bombers had the special of the day, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich
served with the Chili. Hannah gave Glen Rose ('58) and I a small dish
when we got there to try it. I immediately let Janey and Hannah know it
was great except a little too much chili powder for me. Glen took a while
before he gave his opinion. He finally admitted it was better than his
recipe and liked the amount of chili powder.
At announcement time I asked if the Bombers liked it? Lots of yes and
show of hands. Then Janey came out from the kitchen and all the Bombers
let her know it was great. Conversations from there lead into the chili
and cinnamon rolls served at Richland High School.
Janey and Hannah let me know before I left that many of the customers
also had the chili and liked it. J.D. Diner may become famous again as
it use to be when the Barrs owned it. I'm delighted because I can go have
the family chili any time I want if they continue to serve it every day
which seemed to be the talk from Janey by the time I left. Will keep
everyone updated. The recipe will be at the end of this entry.
Many, many conversations transpired during the luncheon. Here are a
couple of high lights: Pat Doriss Trimble ('65) and her husband had
returned from their trip to St. Louis, MO where they were with a
gathering of the Scottish Clan. How about a Sandstorm entry, Pat...
telling us about your trip. Might be some other Bombers who are of
Scottish descent who want to join in. Same goes for you Mary Judd Hinz ('60)
telling about your trip to Belize, Guatamala with your fantastic
photography of your trip. These were the two main trips that I heard
of during lunch. There might have been more.
First time attendance for Lorin St. John ('55) who is now living in the
area after moving up from Arizona. Gene Ruppert ('65) also moved back
into the area recently.
I asked a question about who had digital camera with them. Mary Judd
Hinz ('60) said, "I do" and immediately took pictures. Good pictures,
Mary.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-ALL/00.html
About six Bombers straggled and kept talking in the parking lot to some
where past 3:30pm. One of those luncheons that did not want to end.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ~ West Richland, WA - Where Mothers, Dads and
children are out walking, biking and enjoying the gorgeous fall
weather. Guess summer is too hot and the weather is now bringing
everyone outside to play.
After the luncheon took a drive out Keene Rd. (now open) from
Bomber Range Road to Benton City. As we came to the end of the
road the trees we're majestic with all their distinct colors.
Being on the hill coming into Benton City gave a sweeping
gorgeous view. Worth the few minute drive.
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DAD'S CHILI CON CARNE
Taken out of the Tri-City Herald about 1957
Recipe came from Texas
Won Chili cook off in Pasco about 1980
6 Tablespoons Butter
6 Medium sized onions. Chopped Fine
3 Pounds Ground Beef
2 6 ounce cans Tomato Paste
3 28 Ounce Cans of Diced Tomatoes
3 15 l/4 Ounce Cans of Kidney Beans. Two is OK
1/2 Teaspoon Tabasco
2 to 4 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Salt
2 Teaspoons Accent
Heat Butter in a large sauce pot;
Add hamburger... break into small bits with a spoon.
Add Onions
Cook over medium heat until lightly browned.
Mix in the next four ingredients: Tomato Paste, Tomatoes, Kidney Beans,
Tabasco Sauce.
Mix in the last three ingredients: Chili Powder, Salt and Accent
Cover and simmer about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Serves 12
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-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Cougars Hunting Bears... While at the Top Notch Cafe (World's Best
Burgers) this morning, in downtown Colfax, WA (Eastern, WA most known
'speed trap' or so says Satan (Prairie Home Companion 10/07/06-Beasley
Performing Arts Center)... I came across 2 former Cougar football
players... 1965 grad & 1968 grad... who when asked if they were going
to the Cougar game today (Saturday) against the CA Bears indicated they
were Cougars Hunting Bears (;-)
Bottom line... they knew Alan Flansburg, great WSU end from Palouse
and Ray Stein ('64)... along with Debbie Lyons ('65).
It is a small world...
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
To: KC Hammill ('63)
Thanks, KC Hammill, for finding sites to send packages to our troops.
A couple of years ago, I picked three places to send packages through
http://anysoldier.com/. I received two extremely touching thank you
letters from the recipients. The third package went to a battle zone
deep in Iraq where I can only hope the package was received.
One soldier wrote and said the item in their box that they continued to
appreciate was the UNO game I sent. She said she could hear the soldiers
playing it every evening. She could hear them shouting out "UNO!!"
So, send what you can everyone. There are so many sites, and the
companies who are sponsors of http://anysoldier.com/ will mail for you
their prepackaged items, and a portion goes back to AnySoldier to keep
it going. The biggest items needed are wipes, deodorants, etc. to try
to stay clean.
God Bless our Troops.
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Brady ('61), Gary Behymer ('64)
Ray Stein ('64), David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judith Porter ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave Hanthorn ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Carol & Claire Rediske ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chuck Felder ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brian Belliston ('81)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Senior Fitness
FYI... For any of you who live in the Bothell, WA area or have parents
that do, we just opened a Fitness Center at the Bothell Senior Center a
few weeks ago. The equipment is geared for seniors. It is much safer than
traditional machines because they have hydraulic resistance and you get
concentric resistance each way and you don't have to worry about weight
adjustments. We also have treadmills, bicycles, elliptical machines
and dumbbells. We are presently open from 7:30 to 10:30am Monday and
Wednesday and 2-4pm on Thursday. As membership builds we expect to be
open at least 40 hours per week. As you probably know, seniors gain
the most amount of strength in the shortest period of time of any age
group... so start pumping!
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Geroge W. Smith
Help! I am searching for an address for a Geroge W. Smith who would
have been a Hanford worker?... 1951 or so??? (Take a peek in those
old phone books.)
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Ray Stein ('64)
Ok people, we need to spice up this Sandstorm a bit! Whenever
conversation lags, you can always talk about the weather. So here goes.
Recently my friend, Jim House ('63) released the results of his study
on Global Warming. He looked at weather data from Mead, WA to find out
which occurred more recently - a record high or a record low. His study
only looked at October and showed that record lows were more recent than
record highs on 23 of the 31 days. Yikes!!! An Ice Age is coming!!! Now,
even though Jim drives cars that get a bizillion miles to the gallon, I
know he has past ties to the oil industry. So I looked at every single
month. Well, bundle up folks, cause on 221 days of the year (61% of the
time), at zip code 99021, the record low occurred more recently than the
record high! There's got to be some alarmists out there that are offended
by these data, unless of course they remember the mid '70's when Time,
Newsweek, etc. said that "scientists were agreed" that the world was
cooling. There, that should start something.
Also, Gary Behymer ('64) has reminded me about my own painful $50 traffic
ticket, when I made the L-turn into Colfax, went down the small hill,
and was "trapped" by a cop hidden among the grain buildings. Anyway, I
have recounted my experience in a palindrome (the letters read the same
forwards and backwards). If you don't know about Colfax and it's rural
roots, you may not know what POG means. That's GOP spelled backwards and
is a derisive term for any gathering of grain farmers, who are likely to
belong to the party of Lincoln and meet to mix grains for their herds.
"Had a hi-tek citation? I, ya. So go past A-OK Colfax. I'm . . . a . .
. was . . . poc(k)o a poc(k)o at a speedy L-trap. Radar? Never ever
even radar. Partly deep, sat a OK cop, A OK COP! Saw a mix-a-flock-oats
(a POG). O' say I? No, it a ticket I had - AH!!!!"
-Ray Stein ('64)
"No Sandstorm rots DNA, son"
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Big kid birthday
Ok... gotsta say first that the Sorry 7 (less a few)/'65ers had a blast
in Vegas this weekend... pix aren't ready for publication yet so I'll say
more later... 'nuff to say that a new tradition may have been started...
for several years the boys have been saying that they would come to Vegas
to drive my cars... well finally happened and just at the right time...
the yearly "Rock-a-Billy Rod Reunion" was this weekend... unfortunately
Vegas was also hit with a 10 year rain storm... but we still made the
gig and it was magic... almost as good as I believe takes place at 25th
reunions and then just gets better and better... the boys drove hot rods
and even 2 street legal dragsters out to the speedway for a great day of
fun and frolic... film at 11... now for the big day... 'nuther one a my
upperclassmen heroes was born on October 16th back a couple a years...
he has been an inspiration and a great lead to some very good old time
rock n roll... As with Pitts ('63) this guy's taste in music are very
much like my own... (gotta add here that this weekend Ricky Warford {'65)
became a died-in-the-wool rock-a-billy fan... guess he thunk rock n roll
started with Elvis)... so anyway I wanna take this time to wish
Dave Hanthorn ('63) a Very special HAPPY BOMBER BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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6 Bombers and one NAB sent stuff:
George Swan ('59), Dave Hanthorn ('63)
Jim House (‘63), Carol Converse ('64)
Nancy Wick ('65), Kevin Linn ('81)
Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Ray Stein ('64) and Jim House ('63)
Re: A slumbering Sandstorm
Okay Ray, you have stirred me out of my sore muscle syndrome and
slumbering, recovery effort induced by trying to keep up with that kid,
Brad Wear ('71) and my nearly lifelong buddy, Bill Newby, Shorecrest Hi
('66). We played at being rambunctious ridge-runners (chasing elk and
deer) over the past week and a half.
All of us, being a little older than we used to be, also tried the "hide
'n wait in ambush" technique (to no avail). We strongly suspect that a
certain retired individual who studies weather trends around Mead, WA
may have gone over to the other side and warned our quarry of our intent.
So, we are strongly considering that come next hunting season, we will
contact Judy, Jim Houses' ('63) wife, and seek first name introductions
to the obviously overabundant population of "Dears" in Jim's back yard.
Per Elmer, "Be vawee caful Jim, dey will eat yoh petunwas 'n woses!"
Meanwhile, back to Ray. I must thank you for jerking me out of my sloth-
like stupor as I am elated! I read, reread, and reread your palindrome.
After about a half hour, suddenly, I got it! Remember that I am "well-
seasoned" (Another term for "old," attributed to Bonnie Allen ('59)), and
currently in a high state of fatigue, sore knees and muscles, and misty-
minded. I had tried to decipher your palindromes before (also to no
avail). This time, it all came together. I was so happy that I had
achieved a mental milestone that I tried to compose one about Jim House's
"dear deers" ... but I soon gave up. Obviously, "it ain't easy!"
So, I must ask, "How long did it take you to compose the one about
rotting Sandstorm DNA, let alone the one about the POG of Colfax?"
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where after a couple of days
of re-hydrating rain (that would have been nice when the forest
fires were raging), it really feels like fall and the puddle is
once again, like me ... full of it.
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>>From: Dave Hanthorn (Gold Medal Class of '63)
I was never part of the "in crowd" back in my high school days, but I
know that after all these years I have finally "arrived" having received
good birthday wishes in the Alumni Sandstorm from our "best Bomber
birthday greeter", David Rivers ('65). Thanks David, you brought another
smile to my face on my "big day".
-Dave Hanthorn (GMC '63) from drizzly Mercer Island, where the winter
rains have apparently come to stay.
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>>From: Jim House (‘63)
Thanks to Ray Stein ('64) for expanding the sample to demonstrate my
point on global warming. However, rather than rely on reports from
scientists or climatologists, I simply call on my own experiences.
The hottest time I can recall was the summer of '61 in Richland. The
record highs for four consecutive days (June 16-19) occurred in the
summer following our sophomore year and have not been surpassed (can I
say it has been colder?) for 45 years. I remember that June very well.
The classy women of the Gold Medal Class ('63) could be seen lounging at
the Lagoon displaying the latest swim wear fashions and other attributes
that Vice Principal Lyda so fervently guarded at Col-Hi.
Whew, my forehead is getting a little warmer now as I reminisce.
-Jim House ('63) ~ Mead, WA (Where the record high for this date occurred
in 1927 and it has been colder for 79 consecutive years)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Jim Jensen ('50)
The website that you gave us to browse is very interesting. I read some
articles for about 1/2 hour before saving it to my favorites. I was
thinking most of the time that that site would be great for my 13 year
old granddaughter and her school projects.
To: Ray Stein ('64)
I have to agree with you that we've been really slack in the Sandstorm of
late. I was attributing it to 'back to school', 'change of seasons', etc.
etc.?
Burr! more record 'lows' than 'highs'? I really don't like that. I'm so
cold blooded and living here on the northern coast of California really
doesn't help me heat up any, haha.
Ok, Ray, your submittal for 10/16 was a hoot! Come on, folks and join in.
-Carol Converse Maurer (Baby Boomer Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA where we
got our first real rain yesterday.
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>>From: Nancy Wick Hamilton (’65)
Need a little help from the Bomber Nation.
Can anyone provide input, both good and bad, on a Family Adult Home in
Richland or Kennewick/Pasco. An additional rub is that they would need
to be able to administer a diabetes regime.
-Nancy Wick Hamilton (’65)
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>>From: Kevin Linn ('81)
Hello,
My name is Kevin Linn, class of 1981. I am working with Coach Redden on a
new website celebrating Richland Bomber Football and I was hoping to tap
into the Sandstorm audience for some help. What I need are pictures of
Bomber football games from years past. Any pictures you can send me would
be wonderful, hopefully with names and years associated. These pictures
will only be used on the new bomberfootball.org/ website with your
permission, of course. I am also looking for stories, history, old
programs, or anything else associated with Bomber Football.
If you have any pictures you would like to share or if you any question,
please send them to me at kevin@thehumbleservant.com.
Thank you very much for your help.
-Kevin Linn ('81)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
Re: Physical Fitness
To All Bombers,
After reading the October 16th Sandstorm I thought I would send in some
older Bombers in action.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Soren/061017-00.html
-Don Sorenson (NAB = Not A Bomber)
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim Jensen ('50), Rex Hunt ('53wb)
Marguerite Groff ('54), Marilyn Swan ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Jamie Worley ('64)
Jeff Michael ('65), Anna Durbin ('69)
Robert Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jack Lowrey ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob Chiles ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Keith Hunter ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Robert Hinkle ('75)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: Basketball Pictures
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Soren/061017-00.html
To: Don Sorenson (NAB).
Your 10/17/06 pictorial offering was much appreciated - as are all of the
many you have furnished. The 1952 March of Dimes girls B-ball pictures
displayed some great forms... uhh... the shooting techniques weren't bad
either.
Bomber Cheers,
-Jim Jensen ('50) ~ Katy, TX where we are awash with generous quantities
of water. Unlike the north and south sides of Metro Houston (12+"
of rain) we only had to contend with 6"-7" of rainfall from the
latest storm.
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>>From: Rex Hunt ('53wb)
Re: Cherished Moment
I have been taking my wife to Stanford University Medical facilities for
a while. Was there last several days and while waiting for a procedure to
be done, I accessed a computer to try to catch up on the Sandstorm.
I found that by typing in the search box "SANDSTORM/BOMBERS" I can go
directly to it.
I Had just typed in the words in the search box when I was called
in to speak with the doctor. Expecting to return within moments to
continue. As the doctor finished explaining the outcome of the procedure
on my wife, I was approached by a security officer and under the threat
of arrest of being a terrorist, I was asked to explain why I was accessing
a web site dealing with some desert terrorist group.
It was good for a laugh and an amusing anecdote
-Rex Hunt ('53wb)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Re: Ken Gardner ('54)
On 10/3/06 Carole Staples Gardner-Emmons ('54) put an item in the
Sandstorm regarding Ken Gardner ('54) having had his right leg amputated.
A few days later I sent her a note and asked for Ken's address and email
to share with anyone who had possibly missed her entry. She responded
saying that Ken had been transferred from the hospital where he had
surgery to another one for Rehab. She wasn't sure how long he would be
there. She also included his home and email addresses. His wife takes
any letters and email messages to him at the hospital. He is probably at
home by now. Sorry to be so slow in forwarding this information to the
Sandstorm. Carole did say that Ken had already received notes from some
of his friends and was really enjoying them. Email me if you want the
addresses and I will send them to you.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) ~ In Richland where it's cooling off;
but not as COLD as it's going to be!! I'm already wishing for
Spring. Then I remember my dad telling me that "you're just
wishing your life away!" At 70, I best not do that.
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>>From: Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
I'm finding that I'm pretty sentimental and at the same time pretty
nonjudgmental in my "older" age. As of late, I have exchanged a couple
of emails with Bill Johnson ('61). It has come to my attention that maybe
we haven't given him the applause he deserves for the great music he gave
us at Club 40 this year. I don't know if any of you bought his CD that
was for sale at Club 40, but if you didn't you're missing out on some
great music!! It has some really good songs on it.
I was brought up on Country/Western music, but that certainly isn't the
only music that I listen to. I love all kinds of music, just wish I could
carry a tune, but that doesn't keep me from "trying" to sing.
I am just really enjoying listening to Bill's CD & perhaps many of you
would enjoy it too. I thought he gave us a great performance at Club 40.
His voice is very smooth & he has great control & he is very easy to
listen to. (And no, he didn't pay me to say all this ...... I just think
he should get a little more recognition from his Bomber family.) OK, not
trying to sound too hokey, all you guys & gals that attended Club 40 this
year, how about a round of applause & thanks for Lane Johnson!! And while
I'm at it, the guys that played Saturday night (John LaChapelle & crew)
were a very talented group too.
-Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63) ~ from the chilly (45º) & rainy Salt Lake
City, UT area. Where it's looking like a good wintery snow for
the opening of the deer hunt this weekend. But I won't be in
the mountains, as my 22-year old grandson is getting married on
Saturday!! Can I be that old? YIKES!!!!
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
My Avista natural gas bill was higher this year over last... yet this
year was warmer... by 3 or 4 degrees over September 2005. Shouldn't the
volume of gas used go up in some type of relationship to the lowering
rather than the raising of temperatures? NOW... I did NOT have Mr. Gentle
for the 'honors' math course but something is not quite right. After
reading Mr. House's ('63) expose on global cooling I'm thinking maybe all
of this has to do with 'perception'? In a 'cold' winter I have to shovel
more coal into that 'B' house furnace... which requires a lot of energy
on my part... also requiring greater food intake which makes everything
feel a lot warmer. Conversely if it is 'warm' winter... very little work
has to be done to feed the furnace. Perception from 'both' sides may
indicate a warm winter?
Bottom line... would someone mind stopping by the house to carry up the
garbage can of 'clinkers' to the street?
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Jamie Worley Hills (The Magic Class of '64)
Re: Gym Floor
Several years ago there was a call for money to replace the gym floor. In
exchange we were supposed to get a piece of the old floor. I wrote the
president of the school board regarding the issue since the floor was to
be replaced by other means than the collection of volunteer funds.
I thought that not too long ago - in the last six or nine months maybe -
that I read that they were going ahead with the floor replacement and we
that sent in money were to receive a piece of the floor. Did anyone ever
get their part of the old gym floor? Or am I dreaming?
-Jamie Worley Hills (The Magic Class of '64)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Hey there Bombers and Bomberettes...
To: Ray Stein ('64)... I always respected your athleticism and your
mental skills. You were a classmate that "set the bar" very high when
we matriculated together at Col-Hi. But this palindrome... it's got a
good melody, but you just can't dance to it. I give it a 3.14 on a
scale of 10.
As for Global Warming... well, Al Gore and I haven't seen eye-to-eye on
very many things over the years. I really believe that if you stand back
from global weather patterns far enough, you will see a perfect model of
the chaos theory. Sadly, most folks just aren't willing to look through
a macro enough lens to se the lack of a pattern. And besides... it makes
about as much difference to me as whether Pluto is a planet or not. As
long as Uranus stays intact, I figure we'll be OK.
-dj jeff Michael ('65) ~ back home again in the Tri-Cities. Drove up
the 5 and had a crazy idea along about Ashland, OR to go see
Crater Lake on the way home. Haven't been there since I was a
kid. Well, I have been there again but did not see the lake. It
was snowing like crazy! We were towing my boat home, but still
went as far as the East Rim drive... which was closed. Made a
U-turn and came back down, dodging the snow plows. The lake was
fogged in... no could see. What an experience that was! Be here
about a week, then south again for the rest of the winter.
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>>From: Anna Durbin ('69)
Re: Need Help on Power Door Locks
Do any of you car experts know whether a 1990 Thunderbird would have had
power door locks? Or whether it would have had a remote controller for
the doors? Or how I could find out? I'm looking to see if a lying witness
was lying about this detail. Thanks.
-Anna Durbin ('69)
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
Re: Zinmeister and the Treacherous Eighter From Decatur or
Patron Saints for Protestant Boys
I have been toying around with this subject for quite some time and have
decided; despite the advice of highly paid pollsters and other of tender
sensibilities, that the time is now. Not having been Catholic and
therefore missing the exciting goings on at CYO and Mass I had for a long
while resisted the notion of a "patron saint" as quaint and not really of
any relevance to a good Protestant boy such as myself. I now stand before
you as one who has to "confess" that a patron saint was a very real
person to this kid during the mid 60s through the mid 70s. Not only
a patron saint, but also a door opener to the wonders of life beyond
Richland and the glories of literature beyond those of Mrs Davis' Honors
English. This person who helped and guided youth during the turbulent 60s
and 70s? The beacon of light of reading and learning? Why, Hugh Hefner
of course! And before I defend him further, I need to allow for two
points. First, I looked at the pictures. Secondly, his "philosophy" had
absolutely no relevance to reality.
Now, that being said, his magazine was definitely a source of education
for guys my age. No matter how much Dostoevsky, Conrad, or even
Shakespeare I read I always looked forward to getting a hold of a copy of
Playboy. In those pages were beyond the photos really funny cartoons that
gave you some adult insights into some subjects, learned discussions and
panels on Jazz and Rock that really opened my eyes and ears to some new
sound, and most importantly for me; the fiction from writers I had never
heard of and would never forget. Mostly I looked forward to finding a
story by Jean Shepherd. I think the first one I read was "Wanda Hickey's
Night of Golden Memories". I never laughed so hard in my life to that
point. I must have reread it more than 4 times in the space of 4-5 days.
It led me to look for much more of his writings and to enjoy everyone one
as much as the last. It also opened up other writers to me that I had not
really heard of before. The first Alex Haley I read was his interview
with Malcom X. Talk about an eye opener. That qualifies in my eyes. So as
Hugh Hefner; that old ephebophile, enters old age I really want to say
thanks for the education and for the "good" stuff you could find Playboy.
I even miss the airbrushing...oh well, it is fun getting older
-Robert Avant ('69)
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10 Bombers and 1 Bomber Mom sent stuff:
Kay Mitchell ('52), Frank Haggard ('55), Evelyn Bubnar ('55)
Nancy Stull ('59), Patti Jones ('60), Helen Cross ('62)
John Adkins ('62), Linda Reining ('64), Bob Grout ('66wb)
Betti Avant ('69), Rita Kretzschmar (Bomber Mom)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanie Turner ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Davis ('80)
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>>From: Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
Re: Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
Hi Maren
I would like to hook up with Vera. Please let me know the year of her
graduation or her e-mail address. There was an article in the TCH on
Sunday regarding Vera knitting hats for troops to wear under their
helmets. I have a ton of yarn and lots of time so would like to get on
the bandwagon and help with this project. Maybe there are other knitters
or chrocheters out there in Bomber land that would like to help also. It
is a great way to get involved in helping our soldiers.
Thanks
-Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
From: Frank R. Haggard ('55) & Evelyn Bubnar Haggard ('55)
Wednesday 10/18/2006 8:38:12pm
COMMENTS: Great webpage. Evelyn and I just celebrated 50
years together with a cruise to Alaska. She has retired
from marriage and family counseling but I'm still practicing
dentistry parttime. Sorry to see so many gone.
-Frank R. Haggard ('55) & Evelyn Bubnar Haggard ('55)
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>>From: Nancy Stull Jewell-Knutson ('59)
To: Anna Durbin ('69)
My '73 and '79 Thunderbirds both had electric door locks; neither had
remotes. The '79 had factory-installed CB radio.
-Nancy Stull Jewell-Knutson ('59)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: All Bombers
Re: Tri-City Herald about Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
The following article was in the Tri-City Herald Sunday October 15, 2006:
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/tch/local/story/8307843p-8203984c.html
Here's the picture that went with the article:
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Jones/061019-TCH-VeraSmith.jpg
Let's give Vera a great big hurrah for all she is doing for our soldiers.
[I went to the website listed in the "blue box" in the article
http://www.aoiisandiego.org/
And found where you can get instructions for crocheting the hats:
http://www.aoiisandiego.org/operationbeanie/index.html]
To: Ray Stein ('64)
Re: Tri-city Herald-Operation Weed
Another article in the Tri-City Herald Sunday was in the 50 years ago
about "Operation Weed" that happened then. This brought back a flood of
memories for me. Only in Richland would the high school students go out
and find tumble weeds. If I remember correctly a lot of the town people
also turned out for the clean up.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Jones/061019-50YrsAgo.jpg
Then there was the campaign in 1954 where the signs all over town said,
"Don't be a litterbug, Be a Jitterbug".
In 1968 I was living in Los Gatos, California. For my sons 5th birthday
I gave a party at Vasona (a park with a lake) for him. Soon after we
all gathered the kids wanted to go down to the lake. Parents we're in
agreement so down the hill to the lake we went. The kids we're having
such a good time that they didn't want to go up the hill. I looked up the
hillside to see tons of paper and junk. I gathered the kids telling them
that the child that picked up the most litter when they I arrived at our
tables would get a prize. When they arrived in all their excitement the
hill was the cleanest I had seen it in the six years I lived there. In
the back of my mind was "Don't be a litterbug, Be a Jitterbug".
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ the whole tri-cities is lit up with the
beautiful fall colors. Every day is new with the colors changing
for fall. A drive out to twins bridges which I had not seen in
years gave a different look at the colors.
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I have often been without access to the Internet these past few weeks,
and have often been out of my cell phone range, especially up in
Brewster, WA. But here we are in Lynwood again, after having spent a
fun evening trying to help our friend's daughter who is an entreprenuer,
get some product ready for shipping to QVC today.
We were so fortunate to finally get into to Whistler, B.C. on our time
share and to spend it with friends last week. As many of you know, it's
just an extension of the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. And perhaps an
expansion. It is beautiful up on the peak. I even braved the chair lift
to get up there, and it was well worth it. We were treated to the added
beauty of the fall colors, and we were so glad we were able to make it,
and to make it with good friends, even though they are not Bombers, they
are from Washington...
And I must say driving over to WSU from I-90 through Steptoe, I really
felt like I'd come back home driving through all those wheat fields. And
then the fall colors on Stevens Pass were as wonderful yesterday. I'm
sorry we can't rent Jeff Michael's ('65) house, as we will be leaving in
January, but it has been a wonderful experience to get to spend these
days back here in Washington.
I can't remember when I got a chance to write to the Sandstorm last, but
I don't think I memtioned that I got to have lunch with a lifetime friend
of mine, Carole Johnston Berg ('62) in Seattle a few weeks ago. Since she
is also from the class of '62, we figure we've known each other for a
long time, as we both were taken to CUP church for as long as we can
remember. She is very proud of her 3rd grandchild, and first grand
daughter just born this summer. Carole looks like time has stood still.
(and she still looks so well put together.) She is still teaching at the
same junior college, and her husband Russ is consulting at Boeing.
And at the WSU game I attended last Saturday I ran into Gregor Hanson
('65), and his younger brother, Todd ('68), his wife and Gregor's son. I
felt like I'd run into a family member, as Gregor and my brother Roy
(also '65, even though he won't write into or read the Sandstorm) were
always together when they were teenagers. I remember driving them and
their dates many times, and I can't remember who the 3rd boy was. Could
it have been Greg Markel (also '65).
So Warren is still going to be preaching at Tieton, WA at least till
the end of this month, so maybe I can see Karen Kleinpeter Kroger ('63)
still. Karen, my cell is [deleted for Helen's privacy - Maren], give me
a call. Also, I hope to see Cathy Wood ('62) again, maybe at next week's
game at WSU. I understand there will be a Cougar breakfast up there
7-l0:30 we hope to make.
So, maybe I'll be within my cell phone zone more from now on....
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ Oh, I forgot I also missed mentioning that
Carol Rice Forister ('62) had a birthday on October 9. and I
missed that too.
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
Re: Bomber Gym Floor
To: Jamie Worley ('64)
I was given a gift of a piece of the Bomber floor by my wife, all that
time ago.
I think it was July of this year the pieces (three - one for me - one for
my son - and one for my daughter) were delivered to us. Two were with
yellow paint on them and one was with green paint. and each one one was
burn engraved with its significance.
Yes indeed they are fulfilling their commitment.
-John Adkins ('62) ~ Richland - it's gonna be 65° today in Bomber land.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:Rex Hunt('53WB)
re:your entry of 1-18-06
had to laugh when you said security had approached you when you had
typed, "Sandstorm Bombers" and he wanted to know why you were accessing a
terrorist site. I keep waiting for all of us who wear our Bomber shirts
to the luncheons to be detained for questioning. especially, the ones
that say, "Nuke 'em" and "Proud of the Bomb". *grin* wonder what the
other people in restaurants think when they see us put our "bomb" on the
table. *grin*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)......cooler temps have finally
arrived in Bakersfield, CA and I am, once again, a "happy camper"! LOVE
this weather.
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66wb)
Re: Disneyland
Hi Alumni: Pictures of Main Street Disneyland and Our new Name Tag for
all Cast members. I have been stopped by a couple of People from Spokane
yesterday. Great way to break the ice, and have Guest bring up a
conversation from there home Town.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Any/061019-Grout-00.html
-Bob Grout ('66wb)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
To: Robert Avant ('69)
Ah yes, big bro (by 6 minutes), I remember you reading Playboy. You
even at that time told mom you were reading it for the articles not
the pictures. I'm glad the magazine was good for something besides......
well you know what I mean.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA lots of nice needed rain this morning
and yes Pappy the pond is full once again (actually just a space
for the water running through the parking lot a place to go and
settle so it's not flooded)
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>>From: Rita Kretzschmar (Bomber Mom)
Hi,
Is it possible to add this to your newsletter? It is sponsored by the RHS
Instrumental Music Boosters. Proceeds go directly to student accounts.
Marching Band students are currently raising money for their November
trip to Orlando.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Any/061019-KretzschmarRHSband.doc
Thank you.
-Rita Kretzschmar (Bomber Mom)
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3 Bombers and 1 NAB sent stuff:
Bill Berlin ('56), Betti Avant ('69)
Nancy Nelson ('69), Don Sorenson (NAB - Not A Bomber)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carolynn Hamilton ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilyn Baird ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leo Webb ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sue Oberg ('79)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Sad Alaska Story
I know that Pappy was, in his working days, a "fish cop" or that is what
we referred the agents of the Alaska Fish and Game Department (ADF&G) to
when I was up there. The work those people do is fantastic and get much
of the credit for the sustained large runs of salmon in Bristol Bay and
the maintenance of certain wildlife populations. Disgruntled commercial
fishermen will argue that the ADF&G was the reason for their bad season
but in reality prediction of the size of the returning run that can be as
high as 50.0 million fish is marginal at best and the essence of their
effort is to protect propagation levels for future runs. Right Pappy?
Well there is a sad story just out where the top Brown Bear guy in the
ADF&G, my friend Larry Aumiller, has just quit his post as Manager of
Brown Bear Population for Western Alaska because the current ADF&G
honchos want to open up the McNeil River Sanctuary to hunters. I don't
know how many Bombers have had the opportunity to go out to Western
Alaska and visit the McNeil River Falls, but it is a sight to behold. I
have one picture of 31 giant Alaska Brown Bears fishing in the river
and the falls and it was Larry Aumiller who is responsible for their
preservation and growth in numbers and now they want to hunt them where
the feed.
Larry was a little skinny guy who used to joke that he would not make a
good snack for one of his bear clan, but he always respected the speed
and power of these creatures, especially moms with cubs. He named them
all and knew them instantly and his motto was "there is never a docile
Alaska Brown Bear". In fact, the job, as I recall, was not even full time
as Larry would either stay out in Bristol Bay and be a Winter Watchman or
go into Anchorage and work there, tending his bears from May until late
September.
He had a great sense of humor too. For those with sensitive eyes or with
small children around, protect them from this story but it is indicative
of Larry's sense of humor and love of his bears. One year he sent out New
Year's cards and it was a picture of one of his bears with his rear end
to the camera and in his mouth at the other end was a freshly caught
salmon. The bear had eaten so many rich salmon that bear scat (look it
up) was oozing from his rear end while he ate more and more salmon and
Larry's caption was "Oh well, in with the new and out with the old. Happy
New Year." I sure miss that wildlife (and wild man) kind of humor.
Then there was the story of Larry's Mail Order Bride... but we will save
that for later.
If you get a chance, tell the ADF&G their hunting plan for the bear
sanctuary stinks and losing Larry Aumiller stinks ever worse.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in Anacortes, WA where the weather has turned gray
and some rain and where I have eight McNiel River bear pictures that
I took some thirty years ago on my office wall.
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Computer Question
Perhaps there's a "computer geek" or two out there who can answer a
question for me. I purchased a new computer in Dec. 2004. At that time
when I bought it at Circuit City it was recommended I also purchase a
protection plan. I thought it sounded like a good idea so do so for 2
years. I have gotten a notice that it expires in Dec. 2006 and it is time
for renewal. Is this something one should renew or just let it slide?
Thanks a lot.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where the rains continue once again
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>>From: Nancy Nelson Combs ('69)
HI!
For all you that I contacted last week about my dad Clayton Nelson. Just
a little follow up. Got him in a fairly new facility Eagle Rehab and
Assisted Living. He was doing pretty good but ended up in the hospital
again last Sunday.
I was told he had 3 to 6 months. Will be making a regular path from
Colville to Richland on the Highway now. His Cancer has come back and is
now in bladder and liver, along with the kidney failure.
He would love company if any one out there remembers him. I think he is
going back to the rehab today or tomorrow. I will be down again tomorrow
til Sunday. Then will be back down on the 4th for how long don't know yet.
Was hoping to make the luncheon last Saturday but had to get back home.
Maybe one of these days I will make it.
-Nancy Nelson Combs ('69)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB - Not A Bomber)
To: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: Form Photos
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Soren/061020-00.html
Found some more form pictures. Could not find the bikini forms, sorry.
-Don Sorenson (NAB - Not A Bomber)
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim Jensen ('50), Gary Behymer ('64)
Ray Stein ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Rick Maddy ('67), Rick Valentine ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sandra Witherup ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Connie Foster ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lucy Foster ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marsha Jepsen ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jenny Anguiano ('98)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: Form Pictures
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Your contribution of 10/20/06 is noteworthy... lovely ladies and
reminders of some worthy endeavors - an unbeatable combination.
Thank you!!!
-Jim Jensen ('50) ~ Katy, TX (A rain-sodden suburb of Houston)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Photo of Leo Bustad (1964)
http://hrs.uaa.alaska.edu/SDD/Biography.html
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Ray Stein ('64)
Re: Gym Flooring
Some time ago I also made a contribution to the "Get Floored" campaign
run by the Bomber Boosters. This past summer I picked up my piece of
Art Dawald Gym from John McKoy (husband of the Richland Girls Head BBall
Coach). The board and the engraving is first rate. I made a small stand
for it and drilled a hole for my "RHS Original Floor" pen (given to me by
Maren).
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Any/061021-Stein-076F-Pen-Floor63-06.jpg
Later in the summer, another Bomber offered me an engraved board from the
"Old Gym". Only trouble was, it said Richland High School, Art Dawald
Gym, and the dates were 1948-2006. Call me old school, but my diploma
says "Columbia High School", I never heard the old gym called Dawald
Gym, and after 1963 I thought the old gym was just a practice facility.
Anyway, I respectfully passed on the engraved piece, but asked if I could
have some of the unengraved pieces that looked pretty rough. I cobbled
together enough flooring to fit into a picture frame and went to
Harrington's Trophys to get some custom engraving. Norma Callahan ('56)
(sister of my classmate Marilyn Callahan ('64)) was very reasonable and
only too happy to put Col-Hi on "my gym" board.
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Any/061021-Stein-077F-Floor48-63.jpg
When Jamie Worley ('64) wrote to the Sandstorm asking about her flooring,
I was sure that someone in Richland would step up and offer to take care
of it for her. Hopefully that's been done off line.
-Ray Stein ('64) Mead, WA - where already in this 21st century our
temperatures have set 13 record highs and 27 record lows.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Sittin' and a thinkin'
How good it is to be a Bomber... As I said earlier... last weekend some
of the Sorry 7 hit Vegas for the Rock-a-Billy Rod Reunion held out at
the speedway north of town. As transplants to NW Washington they brought
something with them that we don't normally see... think ya calls it
rain... it was awful... it was everywhere... it was wet... I had promised
to meet them at the Donut Delinquents at 7 am... Heidlebaugh and
Michelle, my paralegal, showed up on time and the rain wasn't too bad
at my place... we headed for the other side of town and found that the
freeway was closed from the wet stuff... it was a real ordeal trying
to get to the other side of town... we finally made it... all the
delinquents were gone and only the rain soaked Sorries were left... we
managed to hit a lake sized puddle with Michelle's car... the lake went
into her carbs and she was dead in the water so to speak... we had a nice
breakfast and after drying out the open engine cars headed BACK TO MY
SIDE A TOWN to pick up the cars the boyz would drive to the show... (took
a long time... 'nuff said)... off we went to the speedway with the boyz
roaring through town in two gasser style dragsters, a '49 ford custom and
a '37 Plymouth custom... I had pulled out several roadsters earlier to
drive which were no longer an option... we got there and they had a nice
spot for us all to park together with the delinquents pretty close by.
The boyz had their eyes opened to the way the other half lives... there
was girls with tattoos everwhere... well I'm sure they were in places we
couldn't see too... cute little gals all dressed in '40s dresses and '50s
styles... boys with hair so high you couldn't even measure it... the
rock-a-billy music was loud and fast. Ricky Warford wanted to know what
kinda music it was... Rock 'n' Roll before Alan Freed thunk up the new
name... Ricky wasn't entirely convinced... asked him if he'd heard a Sun
Records or maybe Buddy Holly... told him all them boyz was rock-a-billy
till it got a new name... he says Roy Orbison wasn't no rock-a-billy...
I said ever hear him sing "oobie doobie"? He had and that convinced him.
So all in all Ricky Warford ('65), Carl Beaver Beyer ('65), Jimmy BFL
Heidlebaugh, Terry Werner ('65), Steve Simpson ('65) and David Rivers
('65) had a grand time... oh... you should know... Heidlebaugh and I
don't drink beer... but Jimmy got the beer... good stuff I'm told too...
only one problem... needed a church key to open it... one of the
delinquents taught the boyz to open beer with a plastic lighter and
another had a church key so we wuz fine and dandy... it was grand... I'm
sending a few pix to the place I'm spozed ta send them so you can catch a
glimpse... dang I love being a Bomber! To top things off... this week I
got a visit from John ('64) and Janine Rightmire ('65) Corrado... we had
lunch and John presented me with the scale from his Dad's office... we
are talking history here folks... I'm willing to bet that most of you
reading this as well as most of your folks were weighed on that very
scale... it was out at Hanford from 1942 till he moved it to his office
where it served for years and years... love that stuff! (Ain't for sale
Gary B ('64)!!!!!!!!
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Rivers/061021-00.html
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
To: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Product Insurance
Hi Betti,
I'll comment on your question. For the longest time I was getting the
three year plan on my new microwave, the five year plan on my digital
camcorder, four years on the dishwasher, three years on the Commodore 64,
five years on the digital camera, three years on the LCDHD, insurance,
insurance, insurance... I finally started adding this all up and decided
I could buy a new widget every year, or something like that, with the
insurance money I had put on consumer products for protection. Did I
mention the two year plan on the vibrating foot massager with
attachments?
In 2003 I bought a $1,600 HP notebook computer, no insurance. In early
2005 my screen started fading. Broke. I had it repaired and got a bill
for $1,000, but besides a new liquid crystal screen I had a bunch of
new software added to it when I took it home that I didn't have before.
Nevertheless, I wish I had just tossed it in the garbage... I now own an
outdated $2,600 notebook worth about $50 at the garage sale and there
went the widgets for a couple years.
It is a crap shoot. A Las Vegas moment. A question of to buy or not to
buy. I suppose it depends on bank accounts and/or if one is feeling
lucky. At what point is the definitely buy because of the initial cost
and type (particularly Chinese made electronics) of the product; $100,
$500, $1,000... etc. etc?
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Rick Valentine ('68)
To: Betti Avant ('69)
Betti, let it slide, if your computer has made it two years you are
probably home free. Most problems will occur right away or within the
first couple of months. Companies Like Best Buy and Circuit City love the
service renewals, because they very seldom have any claims on them. You
also have to look out for the dreaded phrase "That was not covered by
your service plan"...
-Rick Valentine ('68) ~ Spokane, WA where Fall has arrived, the leaves
are turning, the weather is turning colder and YUK, next weekend
Daylight Savings ends.
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Carol Bishop ('57), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Sharon Greer ('62), Jim Hamilton ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Betti Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Trisha Saucier ('77)
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>>From: Carol Bishop Horne ('57)
This message is to George "Pappy" Swan ('59) who I understand worked
for the Alaska Fish and Game... I was wondering if he knew Al Cain...
he was in Ketchikan when we lived there and he was transferred... I
think to Anchorage... a great guy and family...
Thanks,
-Carol Bishop Horne ('57)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Product Insurance
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
I agree with you and generally do not buy product insurance, except on my
computers. The Dell laptop I am on now cost just over $1,200 including
the 3 year immediate fix in place insurance. I have always paid for this
and never used it. It really seemed like it was not needed until a couple
of months ago. My less-then-a-year-old hard drive failed totally. It is
my fault that I had not backed it up recently and so lost most of the
data. However, when I finally got hold of the service person for my
zone, who actually lives in Calgary AL Canada, she had a new hard drive
delivered to me the next day. I changed it out in about 5 minutes and
loaded all the software they sent with it and was back in business in
a few hours. And of course now I have new "push button" back up drive
that I use every 2-3 days. Being a bit of a handy man with tools I have
managed to fix the couple of appliances that have given me problems. But
I have much of my life, and what I do wrapped up in this puter and so
keep it well insured. (and backed up).
So my conclusion is that insurance is something vital items should not be
without. We each have to make a judgment on how vital something is. You
have my sympathy for your "Huupy" that went bad. We have had 3 HPs in
our 12 computers on the LAN at the office, 1 of the 3 worked well all
the time the other 2 were constantly giving us problems of one sort or
another. We just recently phased the last one out. My partner Ken is a
computer guru of the first magnitude and so we use all custom built
machines now. They have served us well.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ From Anchorage where winter is close. It is
chilly with lots of snow on the higher elevations but none on
the low ground yet. Some prediction of snow in some low areas
tomorrow, but I will be on a southbound bird by then.
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>>From: Sharon Greer ('62)
Hi Bomber Alumni,
For some of you this is ancient history but when GE left Hanford in
the mid '60s many of the Bomber families transferred with GE to south
Mississippi where GE was the prime contractor for the rocket test site
(now Stennis Space Center) for the Man on the Moon project. My parents
transferred with GE and built a home in Pass Christian. I was in college
(WSU, U Mass, UGa) so did not move to Mississippi. After college I went
to work for Mobil Oil in Houston and was in the oil patch until the
big bust in the late '80s. At that time I got a job with the Naval
Oceanographic Office at Stennis Space Center and moved to Pass Christian,
beautiful small town on the Mississippi Gulf.
Pass Christian and the rest of the central Gulf Coast was devastated by
Hurricane Katrina. We knew it would be bad but no one was prepared for
what became a nightmare. The weather bureau was telling us storm surge of
15' with winds of 140 mph. That is bad but not a major risk if you are on
high ground back off the beach. By the time they realized that the storm
surge was possibly twice the predicted 15', it was too late to get out
of harm's way. I am on high ground and stayed with my three cats since
I cannot take them to a shelter with me. When I saw the neighbor's house
float by I knew the predicted 15' storm surge was not correct. I had 4
1/2 feet of water in the house for about 1 1/2 hours but the house stayed
put on its slab, the window boards held, and the big live oaks stayed
upright. I spent the storm in a dinghy in the front yard and my cats
floated around in the bedroom on my temper-pedic mattress.
My father was not so fortunate. He was located where the wave action
could get to him so his house was beat to pieces by waves and debris from
houses seaward of him. I thought he was at a neighbor's house on higher
ground but he was home. He is 91 years old and he sailed out of his
bedroom window on his temper-pedic mattress just as the house was
collapsing behind him. The wind and waves pushed him into the woods and
other wrecked houses. He managed to get off into the debris and get to
shallow water where he waded up to dry ground. He eventually made his way
to a neighbor and spent the rest of the storm with them. I wasn't able to
meet up with him until the next morning when I found him at the wrecked
fire station with a whole lot of other people who were also looking for
survivors.
It has been a year, and I have repaired my house (not much furniture yet)
and my Dad is preparing to rebuild his house to the new standards. I
just retired from the U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office yesterday and now
have the full-time job of getting my Dad's house built in this chaos.
I am also helping this beautiful little historic city get it's self
reinvented. It will be a long hard job but well worth the effort. I never
thought that I would consider my self fortunate to have only had 4+ feet
of water in my house. Most of my friends and neighbors are still
struggling with gutted houses, living in FEMA trailers, not enough
skilled help, not enough materials, and no end in sight.
Many grateful thanks to those of you who have helped us in our time of
need. If it wasn't for the Good Samaritans, Faith-Based Volunteers, and
Charity Organizations, we would be lost. Many from the Tri-Cities have
come to the Mississippi coast to help, and many others have donated
supplies, books, school supplies, and cold hard cash. We thank you so
much. I am looking forward to a good year and will enjoy being able to
read the Bomber news now that I am retired and will have time for such
things.
-Sharon Greer ('62)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
One of the things that make me most proud of being a Bomber is how we
will rally around one of our own when they are in a time of profound
need.
Some one who I can call a friend and is known for being generous to a
fault and more loyal than a cocker spaniel, has obviously fallen on some
tough times. While he will always come to the aid of anyone who beckons,
he has never seeked anything in return. He has put his life in peril
going one on one with General Giap's minions and taking me to chorizo
omelets and pumpkin bread in a chopped, dropped and flamed 50 Merc. But
he now needs us all, and he's not going to ask for any of our assistance.
I'm not sure how many of you looked at the latest pictures submitted
Saturday by David Rivers, but he needs some serious help with his hat.
It's heart breaking to see our man in Vegas, wearing something that looks
like he lifted it off Brintney Spears on one of her really bad days. I
mean it just needs a little camo and Ted Nugent "might" wear it. I'm
surprised that the Sorry Seven let him out in public with it. I guess
that was "The Emperor's New Clothes" they were reading in Elton
Anderson's study hall instead of "Beowulf", or maybe "Catcher in the
Rye".
If any of you, have even so much a modicum of love in your hearts, you
will contact me at cincin68@comcast.net for David's mailing address to
send him a new hat. I'm afraid if we don't do something, he'll be back
out on an off ramp with a handwritten sign asking for another, as that
has to be where he got his present effort.
We owe it to David, who knows you, too, might be only "this close" to
looking like you grew up in Kennewick.
Semper Bomberus
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
..more news from the Top Notch... where Cougars prowl... children are
about average... and a gaggle of Bombers showed up. Seen sitting at the
table (L-R) Bill Compton ('64), Leo Bustad ('64), Gary Behymer ('64),
Ray Stein ('64) & Too Tall House ('63).
Note... All the 1964 grads present were part of Mrs. Linn's - Grade 7
Section 6 - Chief Joseph class (;-)
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2006/Xtra/Behy/061022-TopNotch.jpg
-Gary Behymer ('64)...from downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:Ray Stein(64)
the pictures of the floor pieces were great----still refer to high school
as COL-HI--will ALWAYS be that name to me!!!! don't think "Dawald Gym"
happened til after we graduated---I remember having a discussion in Mrs.
Burns' Steno(senior year)class on changing the name in honor of Mr.
Dawald----don't know if our class got to vote on it or not--can't
remember. "senior moment". *grin*
to:David Rivers(65) LOVED the pictures, but wish you had put names with
them. *grin* the "Spudnut Racing" was sooooooooo cool, also the picture
of "the bomb"! *grin*
-Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of 64)........we've had some rain,
lightning and thunder storms, which affected power in certain parts of
town{we were without power for over 6 hours}, but now, we are dry and
temps are slowly crawling back to the high 70's.
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Thanks
Thanks to those who responded both personally and through the Sandstorm
regarding my question about a renewal on my protection plan. I felt the
only thing they really wanted was my money and since I have been unable
to find a job for the past 11 months funds have been a bit tight to say
the least. Have any of you dealt with McAfee's new upgrades for their
virus scan? I upgraded to it in August and had nothing but trouble
gettin