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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/01/07
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Tom Hughes ('56), Jim House ('63), Dena Evans ('64)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda Reining ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Linda Thomas ('68), Betti Avant ('69), Brad Upton ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Maggie Gilstrap ('74)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
To: Pappy Swan ('59)
A few years ago we were at Disney World in Florida and I found a sweat
shirt that express my belief about instructions. I think it probably
fits your thoughts as well. Every time I wear it I get questions like
"Is there really a Binford Tools Company" or "Where can I get one of
those?"
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Any/070201-Hughes-Binford.jpg
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Jim House ('63)
To: Greg Alley ('73)
Jaime Worley ('64) was the classy lady who carried the Bomb to mid court
during the half time ceremonies at the game with Pasco in the Dawald
Gym. I was concerned she might try to take the Bomb home rather than
return it to the Boosters.
I do not know the significance of Art Dawald's Jersey number 15. As
for the numbers in the '60s, I don't think there was any reasoning to
assigning jerseys. As a sophomore I'm sure I got the last one in the
pile and just kept it for three years. There was no correlation between
the home and road jerseys. For example, in 1963, number 10 at home wore
53 on the road and number 32 at home wore 51 on the road. Check out the
photo of that handsome duo at a road game on the Richland Bomber
Basketball home page.
Richland High School Boys Basketball 1910-2005
http://colhi70.org/RHSbasketball/
To: Marilyn DeVine ('52)
I have a slightly different opinion of what you commented on about the
Pasco game. I actually liked the Bomber's warm-up pants you described
as pajamas or prison attire. My classmates (GM '63) are experts on
warm-ups. I have met 20,000 people who claim to have been present in
the Bomber gym in December 1960 when a classmate failed to follow the
proper procedure for removing his warm-ups prior to entering the game.
I thought the announcer was quite good except for the passé "wrestling
style" introductions of the players as you described. Otherwise he was
informative and had a good voice.
I agree the Bomber band was excellent particularly playing the National
Anthem. I have had occasions in Spokane when musicians pushing the
envelope of artistic license nearly drove me out of the arena.
Were you and I the only ones who stood up during the fight song? I
thought the cheerleaders were quite good. I know old-schoolers like you
and me would prefer to see them in front of the students leading cheers
related to the game. But today the cheering of the students is most
often mutually exclusive of the cheerleaders. I have come to accept
that or at least be amused by it. Last December in a game with Cheney I
laughed when the North Central students started singing "Jingle Bells"
while Cheney was running their boring offense. They followed that with
"We've got a Wal-Mart! We've got a Wal-Mart!"
I don't know what effect that had on the players but it was amusing. The
cheers from my Bomber classmates were very relevant and to the point. I
remember the first game of the season in December 1962 when the students
created some controversy when they began chanting "On to State" which I
interpreted as "Win or Die"! Fortunately for me the Camlin hotel was
full of Bomber fans that March (and not welcomed back as I recall).
To: Vicki Schrecengost ('67)
I would agree with your defendant's claim that the Marine's only gave
him a half of day of defense training (assume you mean self defense). At
least that was my experience when I served in the 1960s. Marines were
trained to kill their attackers not defend themselves. In fact some say
the Marines like to be surrounded so they can attack in any direction.
I don't mean to imply it is appropriate to kill the guy who bumps your
shoulder at the Kennewick Social club; I wasn't trained to deal with
that situation one way or another. If your defendant was being attacked
and he killed his aggressor, who cares?
-Jim House ('63) ~ Mead, WA (Where this part of the globe is much
colder than normal and where the record high for the day was
set 73 years ago)
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>>From: Dena Evans Harr ('64)
Re: Hamburgers
I have been making quite a few trips to The Dalles, OR, as my sister
Cheryl ('66) lives there, and I cannot visit without "refueling" at
Spooky's. They have some of the best sandwiches. My favorite is their
Rueben... to die for. Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) and I have dined there
during OUR Dog Sitting for Cheryl when she is tanning in Cabo, or other
horrible assignments, that her husband Gary makes her take. Stop by
there when you have the opportunity... you won't regret it.
To: Nancy Stull Jewel/Knutson ('59)
You know Nancy, I keep seeing this advertisement on the "boob tube"
that shows a Caveman with his Psychiatrist, and they are discussing the
difficulties of the modern world, when his Mom calls him on his cell
phone, and he puts it on speaker phone. This Neanderthal really caught
on quick. I am in total agreement with you! If it wasn't for my 19 year
old son Zack, I would be picking up the phone and yelling at it when it
rings instead of flipping the "****" thing open.
I went to court and had to ask the bailiff how to turn the darn thing
off, as this is the rules of the court. He looked at me like I was from
some other planet. Well color me green!
-Dena Evans Harr ('64) ~ Portland, OR where the days have been quite
sunny, but the winds defeat the heat. Brrrrrrrrrrrrr!
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>>From: J. Wellington Wimpy Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: ...more on burgers
...more on burgers. Here are two that one should put on their listing.
Hudson's Hamburgers, 207 E Sherman Ave., Coeur D Alene, ID
Top Notch, 210 N Main Street, Colfax, WA
I would however, yield the floor to James 'Too Tall' House ('63), a
man who would "...gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today."
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ Colfax, WA
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
re:juicy burgers
"Woody's" and "Red Robin" both have juicy hamburgers---they serve them
in a plastic basket with an endless supply of steak fries---adding
tomatoes, teriyaki sauce, and a slice of pineapple adds to the
juiciness. YUM another good place for juicy hamburgers is
"T.G.I.Fridays".
re:cell phones
I have a basic Nokia, but it still has more "bells and whistles" than I
need or care to learn how to use, although I did figure out how to
download a ring tone and a graphic from the Cingular web site! *grin* I
do think they are a "necessary evil". *grin* my youngest daughter has a
camera phone--talk about confusing!!!! took me long enough to figure out
how to use my digital camera, can't even imagine trying to learn how to
use a camera phone!!! *grin*
re:mechanical stuff
I still cannot program my VCR and now, I have a DVD player that
"boggles" my mind!!!!!!! WHY can't they just make them to: "play",
"pause", and "stop"??????? *grin*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of 64).......Bakersfield, CA.....last
week we had temperatures in the 60's and 70's, this week we are in the
40's and 50's.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
To: Vicki Schrecengost Carney ('67)
Ex-Marine? Marine with a Fuzzy memory? Naaaaaaah... I ain't buyin' none
of it. First... ain't no sucha thang as an ex-Marine... you either is
or you ain't... they ain't no in-between. Like being kinda pregnant...
don't happen... So... guess Mr. "ex-Marine Defendant" was NEVER a
Marine... probably some kinda "washout" or "pickup" that never made
it... Now any DI will tell you that he would rather eat Ham and Muthas
for every meal for a year than get a pick up in his platoon... but
eventually, some of them make fine Marines... they just have a much
harder time of it getting there... How do we know this guy was really
ever in Marine Corps boot camp or really AWOL from my beloved Corps?
I assume there was some evidence to that effect. I also take it this
goofball took the stand to tell you he got a weekend's worth of "general
defense" training... so... assuming he did go thru boot camp we also
know he is a lying sack of crap... The ONLY thing... I mean the ONLY
thing I have ever "compared" to Marine Corps boot camp in my entire life
was the first year of Law School... same kind of break-you-to-rebuild-
you kind of theory behind them both... Vietnam wasn't like boot camp...
spending time in the Shelby County Jail was not like boot camp... being
held up at shotgun point and having my girlfriend raped was not like
boot camp... being questioned all freaking night by some nasty evil
detectives who suggested I raped my girlfriend was not even close to
boot camp... so... that brings me to Mr. Juror... his memory was fuzzy?
He wasn't a Marine. My memory is always fuzzy... spent 24 years of my
life drunk... but my memory is NOT fuzzy about boot camp. Jimmy
Heidlebaugh ('65) joined the Corps about 6 months before I did... when
he got back from boot camp I asked him to tell me what to expect... he
just shook his head and asked if I liked "swimming in sand"... that's
the best he could do... 'bout the best I can do, too.
-David Rivers ('65), S/Sgt USMC 1966-70
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>>From: Linda Thomas Richardson ('68)
Re: Zip's Menu
As a former "car hop" at Zip's, I do remember the salad burger--it
was one of my favorites, too... part of our job required that we be
knowledgeable about what was on each entree... the salad burger was
mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato... you could add cheese if you chose.
My favorite was the "Papa Joe Burger"... the one with hamburger, ham
and cheese...
The menu has probably changed a great deal since I worked there... I
won't say how long ago it was, but a small order of fries was 11 cents,
with tarter sauce 15 cents... a regular hamburger 29 cents and a
cheeseburger 35 cents... which came with mustard, ketchup, pickle an
onion! My favorite drink was a cherry seven-up... that drink with fries
and tarter sauce cost a whopping 26 cents!
-Linda Thomas Richardson ('68)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Arctic Circle burgers
I remember eating at an AC while in school in Ogden, UT about 20 years
ago. They didn't have the "fry sauce" but had a good bacon cheese burger
and onion rings. Every once in a while I'd splurge on a Saturday and go
get one. As I recall when the AC first opened in Richland the burgers
were $.19 a piece, does that sound right? The "fry sauce" was on the
burger too as I recall. The next time I'm in Puyallup I'll have to find
Herfy's and try it. My mouth is watering and it's way too early to go
find a burger (8:15 am).
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA mid 20s this fine morning and the
end of January already
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
To: Mike Davis ('74)
Mike, everyone is talking about Burgers! I know you're an expert in
this field. We'd like your opinion.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/02/07 ~ GROUND HOG DAY
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary Triem ('47), Wally Erickson ('53)
Missy Keeney ('59), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Michael Waggoner ('60), Dave Hanthorn ('63)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Betti Avant ('69)
Darlene Napora ('69), Greg Alley ('73)
Shawn Schuchart ('78), Jumbo Davis ('82)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob Eckert ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Len Rediske ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patricia Berland ('69)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery ('47)
Re: the URL that Jim House ('63) mentioned in his post of 2/1
Richland High School Boys Basketball 1910-2005
http://colhi70.org/RHSbasketball/
WOW, whoever put that together has to be a genius. Sure brought back
some great memories to this old Bomber!
-Mary Triem Mowery, a '47 Bomber
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[Mary, Daniel Laybourn, the Class of '70 webmaster did that! -Maren]
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>>From: Wally Erickson ('53)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Hudson's hamburgers in CD'A
Your suggestion of Hudson hamburgers is a good one. They are now
celebrating their 100th anniversary this week in the same location,
near the Coeur D'Alene Resort. They were recently honored at the State
Capitol in Boise for their history. They do serve a great hamburger
(no fries or chips), with pickles and Walla Walla onions. It's fun to
watch them prepare the hamburgers right there in front of you and
have conversations with you at the same time. There are no booths, or
tables... just 18 stools. You're sitting next to someone from the east
coast that had heard about Hudson's and they just had to come and see
for themselves... they're not disappointed! We go there at least once a
month... last summer John Stockman (Utah Jazz) was there with his Dad.
You meet very interesting people each time.
To: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
Re: Dusty's hamburgers in Wenatchee
I haven't been to Dusty's, but the next time you're in the area; stop
by Leavenworth at Gustav's. They have one of the best hamburgers I've
ever had with "finger" size french fries and "Alaskan Amber" tap beer...
uhmmmmmmm!!
About 20 years ago I was on the Washington State Ferry leaving Seattle
going to Bainbridge Island, and a man asked me what I did for a living.
I told him I was in the grocery business. He said "it really made
him mad that the meat cutters wrap fresh hamburger around the "old"
hamburger. I told him that "in the first place, the meat departments
couldn't afford to do that". I tried to explain to him when he opens a
package of fresh ground beef; you need to let the oxygen get to the dark
hamburger inside... it will turn the same color as the outside. I might
as well been talking to a blank wall... he would not accept that. If
there is anyone out there that fells the same way... try the above. If
it doesn't, then you better buy your meat somewhere else. On an other
note... ground beef that is prepackaged is NOT "fresh" ground meat...
ie: Wal*Mart, or the ground beef in the tubes. They're ground in a plant
(probably in another state), put into a box and shipped by truck to the
stores. Sorry, I got on this... just wanted to share.
To: Anita Cleaver Heiling ('63)
Thanks for getting back to me on Lee Williams... I can relate, I have a
daughter Tomi Ann.
-Wally Erickson ('53) ~ Still have snow in the Coeur D'Alene area and
it's below freezing!
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Valentines and stuff
A note about Valentine's Day. In the past, a couple of Bomber alums
have sent THE RADIATIONS to sing for their Moms who live here in the
Tri-Cities and who are without spouses or partners on Valentine's Day.
(We know a lovely 'Mom' song). Also, one Mom sent us to sing some
'cheering' up songs for a 30-something son who was going through a
break-up. So, you see, Valentines Day isn't just for spouses and lovers.
Everyone likes to be remembered.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Keeney/070130-Radiations.doc
-Missy Keeney ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Burgers
As my belt line will verify, I could probably qualify for some kind of
Wimpy award. I never met a hamburger or potato I didn't like. I try not
to even drive by the place so as not to be tempted, but my favorite is
the Pick Quick in Fife, near Tacoma. Very small building. They don't
cook it till you order it and they are always juicy. I have seen 20 in
line at 11:30 AM... by noon it is almost impossible to park on nice
days. They have been operating continuously for well over 60 years. They
almost closed a few years back. The 5 ladies that were running it had
put all of their kids through college working there and said "enough".
There was serious panic amongst the regulars. But another crew of ladies
took it over and are doing fine.
Last summer I was in Alaska and on my way to Talkeetna to do a display
for a private festival. Just on the north side of a wide spot called
Willow there was an old blue half-sized school bus with a menu on the
side. Knowing what festival food can be like, I turned around and
ordered a cheeseburger, fries, and diet coke. The lady was very nice,
quick, a good cook, and the price was more then reasonable. The burger
was terrific. Hot, juicy, cooked perfectly, cheese melted, a slight bite
to the mustard, and the fries were the best. When I started the car to
leave she came out to the car and took my garbage to the can for me. I
passed it twice after that in the next two weeks and ate there both
times.
Re: shirts
A pyro friend gave me a tee shirt a few years back. Black with large
letters on the front, "REAL MEN DON'T NEED INSTRUCTIONS". I wear it once
in a while. Guys love it but I get frowns from some women.
Off to Phoenix next week to see my two oldest and some grandchildren.
Then over to Yuma and visit with Gus Keeney ('57) a bit. I will drop
over to Algadonnes, Mexico and have my glasses changed. Best pair of
glasses I have had in 25 years and at 1/4 the price of those in Tacoma.
May get some dental work too if I can get in. Then off to Lake Havasu
City, AZ for the pyro version of Spring Break. 4 days and nights of
fireworks. Will try to visit Leona Marshall while I am there. She is a
dear lady. I have missed her a couple of times as they sometimes go off
with the 5th wheel on President's Day weekend.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ From home South of Tacoma, WA - cold at
night and warm in the sun during the day.
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>>From: Michael Waggoner ('60)
Re: Burgers
To improve the health of a burger, order it plain w/o cheese, etc.,
wrap the patty in a napkin to absorb the fat, then return the patty
to the bun and add your own condiments.
-Michael Waggoner ('60) ~ Boulder CO
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>>From: Dave Hanthorn (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Bomber Basketball
Big "Number 32 in your program, and number one in your heart" (as
Jimbeaux ('63) likes to say) was too modest to mention that the
particular "road game" pictured on the Bomber Basketball web page just
happened to be a District Tournament game that the Bombers won on their
way to the first of three straight third place finishes at the State
Tournament ('62, '63, '64). That particular photo first appeared in the
'62 Columbian on page 138.
I was one of the "20,000" in the crowd that night in 1960 when the
original "costume malfunction" took place. My small claim to "fame"
was that I was the only one there that didn't actually see the incident
happen, and had to have it retold to me after the fact (which was also
probably the first of over 100,000 retellings of the tale). Turns out
that I seem to have missed quite a few things when I was in high school,
if there is any truth to the stories and innuendoes I see in the Alumni
Sandstorm and hear at reunions.
-Dave Hanthorn (GMC '63) ~ from chilly Mercer Island, WA where there
are far too few degrees ( ° ) and too few A&W Root Beer stands ( 0 )
for my liking.
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: Burgers
OK now I need to add my 2 cents worth on the Hamburger Subject! When I
first went back to Richland after being away since I graduated in '67 it
had been the full 20 years! My how things had changed! My first stop was
straight to Zip's for a Zip's Special, Fries, with Tater sauce, and a
Cherry coke! Well they didn't have the flavor cokes anymore, and the
Special was not there either. What I did get was a very tasteless burger
and fries and that tater sauce had a different flavor! Boy not a good
way to come back home!
BUT Minor's still has their great hamburgers! So that is good!
Remember the AC and the bucket of Fish Daddy use to get on Fridays!
Yeppers I'm a good Ole CK kid! LOL! But again they don't have them
either... is the AC even there any more! Life changes and we learn to
move on... but I still miss the Old Zip's of the '60s!
[What's "AC"??? -Maren]
Re" '67 in '07 Reunion
So Class of '67 how are the plans for the BIG 40th REUNION? Looking
forward to it! Hope to see lots of old friends there!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Basketball jerseys
To: Jim House ('63)
Perhaps when you played the numbers on the BB jerseys home and away
didn't correlate. When I was there they did. The guards usually had the
small numbers, forwards the middle numbers, and the centers the larger
numbers. Back then, too, no number could be above a 5. So I'm thinking
they used 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 20-21, 22-23, 24-25, 30-31, 32-33, 34-35,
40-41, 42-43, 44-45, 50-51, 52-53, and 54-55. Of course not all of those
numbers were used each year as there was a set amount of players who
suited up for the game. If a JV player got to play some after his
JV game, (4 total quarters between the 2) he may have had to wear a
different number from his JV game. I'm almost certain this was they
way it was when I attended school. I never missed a home game and very
rarely missed a road game. Was there an all-state player who perhaps
wore the number "15"? That's just a guess on my part
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA
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>>From: Darlene Napora Shuley ('69)
All the discussions in the Sandstorm about using new technology reminded
me of a joke that my blonde hair stylist told me.
"How can you tell when a blonde has been using your computer?"
"By the white-out on the screen."
See, we should all feel slightly smarter since none of us has made that
error.
*** Helpful hint: Anyone who is too young to have used a typewriter
will not get this joke.
-Darlene Napora Shuley ('69) ~ Austin, TX - where it is foggy & in the fifties
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>>From: Greg Alley ('73)
To: Jim House ('63)
Thanks for the info on my Bomber basketball questions. Things have
changed over the years at the home basketball games. I remember the
band was always there, and sometimes they don't show some games. The
cheerleaders used to cheer and do flips and routines. Not so much
anymore. The announcer does an okay job. I think his name is Drew Coble
(spell check). He and my friend Steve Cassidy ('73), who does the score
book, have been courtside for quite a few years. When there is a big
game or big crowd, his announcing seems a little more exciting than a
game with no fans in the stands. My favorite scoreboard man and high
school track coach was Max Jenson. He was real fast at putting up the
score after a basket and he did it most of the time from when the Dawald
gym was built until he left to coach at Spokane Community College in '73.
-Greg Alley ('73) ~ Richland... still hoping to see the sky or the sun.
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>>From: Shawn Schuchart Mabley ('78)
To: Betti Avant ('69)
Where is there a Herfy's in Puyallup? I don't recall ever seeing one
when I lived there.
-Shawn Schuchart Mabley ('78)
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>>From: Jumbo Davis ('82)
Re: Cheeseburgers
I've heard that Bill Wedberg ('70) has a burger that is legendary in
the city of Richland. It is made up of two beef patties. He puts onions,
peppers, and mushrooms in the center of the two patties. After BBQing
this monstrous burger he slaps on the ham and cheese. He calls it the
"Billy Burger."
After talking with him today he also let me know he is retiring in
April. After 25 years of service at Les Schwab he deserves it.
-Jumbo Davis ('82)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/03/07 ~ THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED - 1959
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11 Bombers and Don Sorenson sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02), Carol Black ('48)
Dave Brusie ('51), Dwain Mefford ('56)
Gus Keeney ('57), Judy Willox ('61 & '81)
Donna Nelson ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Betti Avant ('69)
Robert Avant ('69), Don Sorenson (N A B)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02)
Re: Coast Guard
Dick Quigley ('47) sa a "Coastie" many moons ago, and I believe he
served on the Northwind.
-Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02) ~ Very cold this AM down to 22 here on
Camano Island, WA
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>>From: Carol Black Foster ('48)
Re: Instructions, etc.
I have a problem with my car. Its horn often starts honking whenever I
start walking toward it. Possibly it thinks I will drive it into a ditch
or something. My 8 year old grandson told me a long time ago how to
stop the honking - you just put the key in the trunk lid!! But short
of reading the instruction book, I keep wondering why it wants to honk.
I remember being in Guadalahara visiting a friend one time and
somebody's horn honked all night long and the next morning, a whole
can of garbage was found on it. But it still honked.
Re: Lack of Power
Does anybody out there in Bomberland know what to buy to keep warm if
the power goes out, like it did before Xmas over here on the wrong side
of the mountain? A generator sounds too complicated (if you can't read
instructions), and I am not sure about how the kerosene heater works,
especially putting the kerosene in the heater.
Hope somebody can answer my questions.
-Carol Black Foster ('48) ~ Bellevue, WA where it is still below
freezing at night and sunny in the daytime.
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>>From: Dave Brusie ('51)
To: All Bombers
I don't know who exactly has the best hamburger. I know that when I was
going to Col-Hi someone had a burger locally that had a beef patty with
ham over the top with I believe cheese topped with an egg. I thought it
was called the "Sweeney Burger". I think Marilyn Richey ('53-RIP god
rest her soul) got me up to date on this but I have forgotten. I don't
know how many of you have a "Sonic Burger" place in your area, but if
you do the burgers are O.K., but the "Coconut Cream Pie" Milk shake is
to die for.
-Dave Brusie ('51)
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>>From: Dwain Mefford ('56)
Re: Hamburgers
I guess everyone has a hamburger story. Here is mine.
When my brother Jim ['54] and I were very young (probably 8 and 10) our
Mother would give us each fifty cents on Saturday morning. We would ride
the bus (5 cents) downtown, play all morning at the YMCA, and then go to
the movies in the afternoon to see a double feature cartoon and a serial
for a dime. Before going to the movies we always went to the Canteen
restaurant for a hamburger. The meat was not in the form of a patty but
was "loose". The meat was not fried or broiled but rather steamed. Jim
would always have his with ketchup and pickle and I ordered mine with
everything. It is still the best hamburger I have ever had. I think it
cost 15 cents.
I guess I should mention that the Canteen restaurant was in Ottumwa,
Iowa. A few years ago Jim and I were back I Ottumwa for a family
reunion. Our old house is no longer there. There is no downtown YMCA.
Both of the movie theaters we went to are gone. But the Canteen is still
there. It is on the historic register. It is a very small place but they
do a huge business by phone. The hamburgers are exactly the same except
they now cost five or six dollars.
-Dwain Mefford ('56) ~ Portland, OR where everyone knows the best
hamburger in Oregon can be found at Stanich's Tavern.
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Burgers
After all you guys got my mouth watering, I have to mention the "Ortega
Burger" at Dos Centavos here in The Foothills area of Yuma, AZ. Jason
and Linda Penny alway had their buns specially made along with their
taco salad shells. The new owners are keeping up the tradition. I
usually have to be led halfway back to my Car because it takes my
glassed-over eyes that long to recover!!!!
Re: Dick Stephens ('66) Update
I just got off the phone with Dick. He says he is ahead of the curve at
this point. He will know more next Monday when they get the pathology
report. He says they took out around two feet of the colon from around
the center of where it crosses over from the right side back to where
the small intestine hooks on down near the pelvis area. The tumor was
near where the colon passed the liver.
He is in good spirits and getting better each day, although he did
sneeze while on the phone and that really hurt he said. He said that
he hopes he doesn't do that again soon!!!
Dick thanks everyone for their prayers and concern.
Have great weekend,
-Gus Keeney ('57) ~ Sunny Yuma, AZ where it is going to be about 75
here in Foothills today!!!
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>>From: Judy Willox ('61 & '81)
To: Pam Ehinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67) and Maren Smyth ('63 &'64)
Re: What's "AC"
The Arctic Circle, I bet. Remember their Ranch Burgers? And there is one
still in Spokane. However, not too sure I remember the fish, but I LOVE
the fish and chips from Zip's, although they did come later. I couldn't
wait for Mother's salmon patties, tuna casserole and other great fish
dishes she made on Fridays. And the occasional treat out to dinner to
The Tahitian Room, where they USE to have the best halibut steaks, was
always nice.
As far as burgers--I do love the Minor's burger in Yakima and I love the
ones at the Iceburg in Walla Walla, but my ol' pal, Myrna Bolin Turner
('63) and I will still to this day give testimony to the great Skip's
Special back when. Couldn't be beat! Now I am sure there are some Texans
there in that big ol' state that will tell you what a great burger the
Whattaburger is, but it didn't even come close to that yummy Skip's
Special. Any of you Texas Bombers out there care to argue that one? ;o)
Re: On a sadder note
I have noticed that no one has entered a death notice for a fellow
Bomber, who left us on December 27th 2006. I am surprised that it was
not caught in the paper by someone and sent in.
Elizabeth Louise "Betty Lou" Sullivan White ('46wb-RIP) went home to be
with the love of her life, Edward White, two days following Christmas.
They had celebrated 53 years together until his death in 1999.
She is on the Einan's site http://einansfuneralhome.com/obits.php
Type White in the Quick Search box and you will find Betty Lou's
obituary. She was the oldest sister of fellow Bombers Beverly Sullivan
Johnson (can't remember her year and couldn't find it--sorry Beverly),
Robert Ramsey ('58) and Katherine "Kitty" Ramsey ('61).
Re: A solicitation moment here
The Baby Bomber, Paul Hodson ('05), has a couple of bikes he wants to
sell that are in good shape he says and has a lot of goodies on the one.
Call him and get the information from him if you are interested. Or call
me and I will get the message to him. 509-943-0222.
Re: And a final solicitation
Although I do not have all of the new things on the Club 40 Store page
yet, I do have my stock all in now and there are some new neat designs;
one of which is the new Nuke 'Em shirt. I know some of you have been
asking about them, and I now have them in stock. Hopefully I can get the
site revamped soon and get the new pictures up.
Also, there is a new production manager on the small wooden bombs and
they can be available soon. Hopefully from now on I can keep them in
stock better. I want to take this opportunity to thank Tom Hughes ('56)
for the start of these and the great work he did on them for quite some
time. Thank you so much Tom and thanks too for all the help you are
throwing Nick's way so he can do them now. You are a Sweetheart! My new
bomb producer is none other then the marvelous fellow who helps me with
so much at what I do--Nick Nelson ('56). Thank you Nick for stepping up
to the plate--always there when I need you.
Re: Oh, and one more thing
I never wrote in and said what a tremendous idea it is that we make
Don Sorenson an honorary Bomber. He is such a Sweetheart and if anyone
should be one, it would be Don. Have thought this since I met him some
time ago now. Welcome to the Bomber Family Don!
[It's Don's wish to remain "N A B". -Maren]
-Judy Willox (Classic Class of '61) ~ Richland where I wish
Grey Alley ('73) good luck in finding the sky or the sun
around here. Sooooo grey, sooooo cold! Brrrrrrrr!
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>>From: Donna Nelson ('63)
Someone help... where was Skip's in the Tri-Cities. Suz ('67) and I were
trying to remember after someone mentioned their hamburgers. I'm on my
way to Dusty's to try one of their hamburgers but Frisco Freeze in
Tacoma used to have a great burger. Don't know if it's even there
anymore and EZ's in Wenatchee has a great combo special on Sunday.
-Donna Nelson ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Liberal Avenger
Site of interest to Richland Bombers (;-)
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger ('67)
Re: AC
Maren! AC= Artic Circle! LOL! Your gray matter is slowly going!
-Pam Ehinger ('67)
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[Pam, Got LOTS of personal responses and they ALL said Artic Circle...
I've never had one and (to me) "AC" means Air Conditioning!!! -Maren]
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Herfy's
To: Shawn Schuchart Mabley ('78)
Shawn,
According to my brother's post of a couple of days ago Herfy's in
Puyallup is on Meridian Ave. Niece Sarah ('94) lives right off of
Meridian and when you leave her condo that's the way you get back to
highway 512. She is in a fairly new housing area and I keep getting my
mail back saying the address is not a good one. I had to send her BD
card to her 3 times.
Maren, AC is for Arctic Circle.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
Re: Burgers Redux
To: Shawn Schuchart Mabley ('78)
Herfey's Burgers in Puyallup is at 12011 Merdian East and is easy to
miss. No discussion of burgers and their accouterments, however, would
be complete without a bow to Sonic Drive In. That chain out of Oklahoma
(Founded 1953 AD) and almost as prevalent in small town Texas as Dairy
Queen makes one of the finest all beef gut bombs to be had anywhere.
Along with their chili dogs and any flavor adds to Coke you might even
like and the great "car hop" service that they have; well, all I can say
is "So much goodness for such a small price." Spokane is blessed to have
the only one of these in the entire state. No trip to there is complete
without stopping there and waiting in the inevitably long line.
-Robert Avant ('69)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (N A B)
Re: Richland Villager Photo's 1948
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Soren/070203-0.html
To: All Bombers Who Might Remember
I found a remnant of an old Villager. Thought some might remember the
folks in those pictures. Pictures of Camp Fire Girls, GE House of
Magic, Graduates of a Driving Class and Voter Registration.
-Don Sorenson (N A B)
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14 Bombers sent stuff:
Rufus Pederson ('48), Jim Jensen ('50)
Marilyn De Vine ('52), Betty King ('53)
Bill Berlin ('56), Ken Heminger ('56wb)
Reuben Linn ('58), Patti Jones ('60)
Jay Siegel ('61), Earl Bennett ('63)
John Campbell ('63), Bill Wingfield ('67)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Betti Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Randy Buchanan ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom Crigler ('61)
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>>From: Rufus "R. J." Pederson ('48)
Dear Mr. Sorenson, et al;
The voter registration pic was the one I recognized. On the far right
was Max Walton. My dad thought is was cute to say "Max Walton's braes
are bonny." (using a line from the Scottish poet... old what's his
name.) Robert Burns???
xxoo,
-Rufus "R. J." Pederson ('48)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: Burgers
To: Judy Willox ('61 & '81)
In your 2/3/07 posting you issued a "hamburger challenge" *LOL* to
Texans claiming Whattaburgers to be the finest in the land. Ex-pitching
great, Nolan Ryan, heartily supported that claim, but I do not. I think
the big "W" burger is pedestrian. Though I was as a youth, I haven't
been a big burger fan in many years - BUT - last spring I had the high
honor of passing through the hamlet of Jonesboro, population: a few here
and a few there, located on Texas Highway 36, about 50 miles northwest
from Temple, TX. A quaint and rustic establishment, "Watsons One Stop,"
sits a few yards off the "highway" and is likely the only gas station/
eating place/curio shop and neighbor-visitin' place for miles around.
While passing time with one of the friendly local folks he asked whether
I had tried the hamburgers... he said it was a must. It was the largest,
juiciest, best tasting burger I have EVER enjoyed. Next time I drive to
visit family I will make it a point to drop in on Watsons One Stop...
the conversation's good too!!!
Re: Pictures
Don Sorenson's photos are always a treat. Thank you, Don. I quickly
spotted Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52) as the person in the middle of the
Camp Fire Girls photo. I believe that I recognize Mrs. Ray T. Jessen,
second from the right in the voter registration picture, as the mom of
classmate Ted Jessen ('50). The Sgt. Metz in the driving class photo was
Officer Metz, who organized the school patrol at Sacajawea Grade School
in the mid 1940s.
Ain't Bombers Grand?
-Jim Jensen ('50)
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>>From: Marilyn De Vine ('52)
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: Old Villagers
Wow, imagine my surprise when I looked at the photo of the Camp Fire
Girls in yesterday's Sandstorm and realized one of them is ME! At first
I thought, "Gosh, that looks like me!" Then I thought, 'Nah, couldn't
be." When all else fails, read the fine print, right? Well, I'll be
darned: it is me! How can I get a copy for my family's archives? My
Mother was very active in Camp Fire and led a troop for a while. My
brother, Terry ('52) and maybe it was Bud Breard ('52) or Jim Clancy
('52) who were honorary members. Those were great days! Far fewer
restrictions than in these days. Swimming in the pool down at the river,
picnics in the park, walking any place without fear. Almost nobody had
any money, so in a general sense, none of us felt left out or inferior.
When you look at the Marcus Whitman photos from the era (and probably
any other grade school in town) you'll see we were all pretty much
alike. Not because peer-pressure demanded conformity, as in these days,
but because that's what we had. We wore what was available at the store,
or what our moms or grand-moms made for us.
[You can save almost ANY picture that you see online: When
you see a picture that you want to save, RIGHT click on the
picture and then highlight "SAVE AS..." Then save the
picture to your hard drive. Then all you have to do is
remember where you put it. You can also click the PRINT icon
at the top of your browser and that should print the picture
for you. Instructions for MAC users are different? -Maren]
I spent most of today down at Dawald Gym watching Cheer Leading Teams
compete against each other. Six schools, including the Tri-Cities team
Elite Force, were represented with different categories within each
school. There was also a College Stunt Exhibition and a Richland High
School Dance Team Exhibition. Hanford High won 1st in one category, I
think it was Stunts. Elite Force won in several categories. All the
teams were awesome and their athletic ability amazing! Last Saturday,
also at Dawald Gym, I watched Dance Teams from all over Eastern
Washington competing. Again, the teams were wonderful and a joy to
watch.
Bomber cheers,
-Marilyn De Vine ('52) ~ in cold and rainy Richland.
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>>From: Betty King Moody ('53)
Re: Sapone Nation
To: Those who asked for this.
http://www.manataka.org/page152.html
-Betty King Moody ('53)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Home Generator sets
In three of the last four houses we have built (Victoria, San Juan
Island and Anacortes) have had "residential" generator sets. The current
one here in Anacortes is a Onan 11kW set that runs on our propane fuel
and lights up 8 of our 11 circuits. TV, water heater, computer,
refrigerator, freezer, lights, etc. all good to go if the lights go out.
It is mounted outside under a Sound Shield and is wired into a box that
reads the status of the electrical power coming into the house and when
it is off, on goes the generator. I have mine delayed for three minutes
so that if we get a short outage, the set does not come on and if the
electricity is off longer than that, I let the motor and generator end
warm up a bit before the power is kicked on automatically. Not much of
an inconvenience but starting out cold with a "load" really raises hell
with both the motor and the generating end. How do I know? I have been
putting gensets on boats for 30 odd years now so I know a little about
them and how they work. I have over sixty hours on the unit since
October 1 and we live in a civilized part of the world? Oh yes, they
add great value to your house when you sell it.
Re: Burgers
We have a little drive-in "joint" between Mount Vernon and Anacortes on
the old Memorial Highway called The Net. Little place surrounded by a
gravel parking lot, a Wizzard's of Ooz (I kid you not) outhouse and a
pothole we call Lake Net. Great burgers fixed about any way you want
them, fully loaded or just naked meat, but sooooooooo good. Chocolate
malts too. I stopped by there the other day for a quick "burg" and there
was my (a) Attorney, (b) Plumber, (c) Bank Manager, (d) my IT guy, (e)
Electrician and (e) the Mayor of Mount Vernon. Blue collar, white collar
and no-collar all go there. As Tony Bordain says, "Noooo Reservations"
either. And that reminds me of the time I was driving from Missoula and
Kalispell in MT (Montana) and stopped at a little place in either Ronan
or one of those little towns along the route. Had a Buffalo Burger there
and it was outstanding and ever since we order Buffalo meat from an
outfit over there. A Buf Ribeye is to die for and the ground Buf makes
great burgers and meat loaf. My son-in-law is a Colorado University grad
and he won't eat the stuff. Know why?
Re: Lay off Maren
No wonder she was confused with AC. So was I. In our business A/C means
air conditioning and AC means Alternating Current and I too had
forgotten about AC as in Artic Circle.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in Anacortes, WA where I am changing the oil
in my Residential Electric Generator today in the sun.
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>>From: Ken Heminger ('56wb)
Re: Ten Cent movies
I also remember going to the movies when it cost 10 cents... this
was when I was a kid (of course) living in Lansing, Michigan. I also
remember the price of the movie going to 12 cents. When that happened I
thought our going to the movie days were over. Money was tight back
then, and I didn't expect my dad to spring for the extra two cents.
But... as luck would have it he did. We walked to the theater and
somehow along the way I lost a penney and they wouldn't let me in. My
brother and sisters were able to get in, but I had to go home. Well...
the next time we were able to go to the movies, I put my twelve cents in
my mouth to be sure I didn't lose it. When we got to the theater I spit
it into my hand and laid it in front of the girl selling tickets. She
gave me that disgusting look and said "you wipe that money off" for a
second there, I thought that I wasn't going to see a movie again. I
wiped it off on my shirt and she let me in... Just thought I'd throw in
my two cents worth.
-Ken Heminger ('56 wb) ~ Great Falls, MT 22.6° and clear skies
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>>From: Reuben Linn ('58)
It is with considerable sadness that I report the death of retired
Richland teacher, Barbara Allen Linn, who passed on the morning of
February 3rd in Richland. Ms Linn taught for over thirty years primarily
at Carmichael and Chief Joseph but also for a year or two at Jason Lee.
She was the mother of Patrick Linn (Hanford '74), Michael Linn (Hanford
'75), Sheila Linn (Bomber 1978), Kevin Linn (Bomber 1981) and step-
mother of Reuben Linn (Bomber 1958). Services are being planned but are
tentatively scheduled for Friday, February 9th, at Christ the King
Catholic Church in Richland.
-Reuben Linn ('58) ~ Tacoma, WA
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: Greg Alley ('73)
Is this the Max Jensen you spoke of being great at the scoreboard as
well as a good Track Coach?
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Jones/070204-Joe-Max.jpg
If so my sister Nina Jones Rowe ('65) and I were talking about him last
year and I remembered I had this picture. We knew he went on to coach at
Richland High school. He was a fraternity brother at WSU with my brother
Joe Jones Winterhawk ('58). Had not heard anything else about him for
years. Wonder if he still lives in Spokane Area. I checked on the White
Pages and could only find an M.E. Jensen.
I would like to find him in hopes he might have contact with other
fraternity brothers of theirs so I can let them know where Joe is. The
picture was taken in front of our home on Kuhn. The good old beast '49
Plymouth is behind them in the picture. Plymouth brings up many memories
growing up in Richland.
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA - I swear the cloudy
grey skies followed me from Western Washington even though I
have been here two years now. Reminds me of what I left behind.
Not quite as dark as Western Washington though. I have read
the sun shines 300 days out of the year here. I am ready for
the 300 days of Sunshine. Weathermen say it will be an
early spring.
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>>From: Jay Siegel (Classic Class of '61)
Re: Request for prayer
I am going into the hospital Monday for surgery to remove a mass from
my colon. Please remember me in your prayers for the surgery and any
necessary follow up treatments.
Clear blue skies and warm, gentle breezes
-Jay Siegel (Classic Class of '61) ~ from Poulsbo, WA by the fjord
where we are looking forward to another beautiful day.
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>>From: Earl C. Bennett, III (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Judy Willox - halibut steak
I don't remember halibut steaks from the Tahitian room, but that was
where I had my first ever lobster tail, I think on the night of our
Junior or Senior Prom. However, one of my best seafood memories is very
recent - for my birthday three weeks ago my lovely wife Barneata (I like
to call her "My Sweetness") took me to the Bavarian Chef just south of
Madison, VA, on US 29. As anyone who has had good German food of the
Bavarian persuasion can attest, ALL of their food is delicious, but I
had one of the specials that night that topped any of the four or five
dishes I've had there in the six years we've lived here. They know how
good their food is, and they price it accordingly - it is definitely a
"special occasions only" venue, in our book. The special was rockfish
fillet over butternut squash mousse: Many of their main courses are
served on a bed of whipped potatoes, and it was perfect complement to
this dish. I've eaten rockfish that I caught in Puget Sound as a kid,
and I seem to remember them having a rather strong, heavily "fishy"
flavor - but not this time! I don't know how a chef can alter the nature
of a fish, but this tasted more like the superbly mild and slightly
sweet flavor I associate with flounder and fluke. The light crustiness
from the sauce in which it was cooked blended perfectly, and I have
never had anything called "mousse" with so much robust flavor in my
life. The flavor from the butternut squash on which the mousse was
based was present, but heavily enhanced by some other rich ingredients I
couldn't begin to identify. 'Twas a good birthday, indeed, though we had
to cancel our scheduled dessert time with some of our grandchildren,
because Jesus took our son-in-law's mother home to heaven that afternoon
after a relatively rapid decline into Alzheimer's over the past couple
of years. That meant My Sweetness and I had to eat the cake, from the
best bakery in Culpeper, Knackel's, by ourselves over the following four
days. Oh, well ... at least my cholesterol level from my annual physical
earlier that day is down significantly, to almost acceptable (reduced
fat intake and increased cardio-vascular exercise in recent months).
Re: Instructions and guydom
Sorry, guys, I don't quite subscribe to this outlook. I was probably
strongly shaped by my Dad in this area. When I was 17 our station wagon
(I think it was the Nash Rambler) threw a rod through the cylinder wall,
and I got to help Dad rebuild the engine around a new short block. He
did it all from a good manual. I also helped a bit with the step-by-step
building of several hi-fi components from Zenith/Heathkit. As a result
of these and other experiences, I always read the instructions, and
usually scan completely through them before I start. My Sweetness, on
the other hand, prefers not to read instructions, partially because she
tends to misinterpret them from time to time, especially the instruction
manuals written in English-as-she-is-spoken-in-Taiwan/Japan/Korea. I
will admit, however, that I tend not to stop and ask for directions as
soon as I should, believing that maps should be enough - not always
true!
Regards, ecb3 - from Central Virginia, where it's been fairly ordinary,
crisp but unremarkable winter weather for several days.
-Earl C. Bennett, III (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: John Campbell ('63)
Re: Richland Burgers
I vaguely remember my older brother taking me to Skip's when I was a kid
-must have been in the early '50s. I seem to recall that it came in a
little baggy (before you could even buy them) and it was so juicy with
dressing and such that it filled up a corner of the baggy. Now this was
around 50 years ago, so I might be wrong, but I remember it was really
good and that Skip's was somewhere below the high school in Richland.
Sorry if this has been discussed before.
Does anyone remember Tim's, which later became the Einan's funeral home?
They had little burgers for like 20 cents. Didn't last long.
A lot of folks like the big ones - such as Miner's in Yakima or Big
Mike's in Richland (old By's Burgers) - they were OK, but not my
favorite. Couldn't beat A&W root beer, but their burgers were a bit
salty. Zip's best - not really a burger, but the original Hobo Steak -
not like they have now. Fellow Seattleites either love or "don't get"
Dick's. Great fries if you don't mind plugging your arteries. Many folks
now like to dip their fries in tartar sauce. My bud, John Dale - who now
lives in Sandpoint - was the first person I saw do this. But then again,
he did a lot of things I never saw before (chuckle) - but that's another
story.
Well, I guess it's time for lunch.
-John Campbell ('63)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: Best Burger
I have to put in a vote for The Cowgirl BBQ and Saloon in Santa Fe, NM.
Although the atmosphere has a lot to do with it. Make sure you ask for
a table with Sam as your waitress, and then order a green chili cheese
burger.
Re: Brian Erlacher
This state is going nuts over the fact that Brian played college ball
here, for the UNM. I just heard on the news that he was born in Pasco.
Did he go to PHS?
Re: Colts vs Bears
I only have one thing to say to Donny Andrews (BRC'67wb), his bride
Jane, and Dona Holloway ('72) and her man Rob in Chicago, "The Bears".
-Bill Wingfield (BRC '67) ~ Santa Fe, NM where it is chilly, but
I did ski at Angel Fire yesterday, which helps a little bit
putting up with this damn the cold.
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
OK Bombers I guess there is a need for me to explain my message!
AC as all know now is Artic Circle... CK is Christ the King Catholic
School so that means I'm one of the Catholic kids! We didn't eat meat on
Fridays back in the day! So it was a special treat for Dad to get the
Bucket of Fish from the Artic Circle on Friday... he usually did this
during the Summer when we spent most of our time on the Columbia River
Water Skiing. In fact there are several CK kids out there that went with
my family... we always had a great time! Plus back in the sixties Dad
use to be one of the Rescue Boats for the Water Follies... or whatever
they are called now! It was always great to be down in the pits with all
the boats and drivers!
Ok now I hope I've solved the problem an all do understand what I was
talking about!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: AC
AC-Arctic Circle not air conditioning. *LOL* I googled them last night
and found a site that includes a history of the place, menus, where they
are at, and one can even order a 12 oz. jar of "fry sauce". I guess it
like Bush's Baked Beans and KFC-- it is a "secret recipe.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Shirley Rae Drury ('51), Marilyn De Vine ('52)
Dona McCleary ('54), Floyd Melton ('57)
Missy Keeney ('59), Pattie Crigler ('59)
Earl Bennett ('63), Bill Scott ('64)
Gary Behymer ('64), Betti Avant ('69)
Greg Alley ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Travis Strege ('96)
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>>From: Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51)
Re: A Memory of By's Burgers
As perhaps I've mentioned before, I car hopped at By's the fall after
graduation, when I was working also at Camp Hanford's Civilian Personnel
Office. Sometimes I worked inside By's filling orders. By, himself,
discovered that I was making ice cream cones so generously full (perhaps
by the customers who asked for me) that he found it necessary to
acquaint me with the correct procedure for a cost conscious inn keeper.
I was to swoop the scoop around the interior of the tub in one long
circular movement, leaving the inside of the ball hollow. I remember his
full figure bending over the inside of the ice cream freezer while he
earnestly gave me my lesson. It would have been more effective for him
to show me his cost sheets, because at the time I just thought him
stingy.
Now, it is reported by researchers, a girl-person of 19, does not have
a finished brain. It's reportedly worse for the young men who aren't
complete until later, sometime in their 20s. Apparently the brain
capability involved is that which sees consequences. That information
gives me more patience with young people and to realize how important
it is to communicate effectively with them..
There was a sign over By's. I wish I remembered whether it said Bye's
Burgers or By's. I tend to think his name was Byron, which would lend
credence to "By."
[http://allgallery.tripod.com/0000s/Bys.html - it says By's. -Maren]
Re: the Tri-city weather
This AM was hazardous due to an ice sheet enveloping everything. Many
accidents in the area, of course. I delivered Tri-City Herald bundles
to carriers in a TCH van rather than in our 1988 F-150 open bed pickup
because the fairly new driver who subs for me on the earlier of a
double-run Sunday edition abruptly quit (with no explanation.) She had
a van already loaded, so I just drove that rather than transfer the
load. The van held to the streets, but I had lots of difficulty walking,
keeping upright. Now, after looking outside, I see not a trace of
that ice. Amazing weather we have. I see from the weather site out of
Pendleton that that ice storm has moved up north between the WA and ID
border. It is 31ºF here currently. Our driveway is dry as can be.
Best to everyone, enjoying your entries,
-Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51)
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>>From: Marilyn De Vine ('52)
To: Maren
Re: printing and saving photo from Don Sorenson (NAB)
Thanks, Maren, your instructions worked perfectly and it was so simple!
I printed it first on regular paper, then again on photo paper. I did
the printing straight from the Sandstorm, then put it in My Pictures.
Thank you very much! Every time I learn something new on this computer,
I feel encouraged and have an odd sense of accomplishment!
I know this will be read after-the-fact, but this afternoon (Sunday)
I will join about 20 other family members for a Super Bowl Party.
(Speaking for myself, only, not other people who will be there, I
say "GO COLTS!")
Bomber regards to each and all,
-Marilyn De Vine ('52) ~ in very cold Richland and, along with
many others, eagerly looking forward to Spring.
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>>From: Dona McCleary Belt ('54)
Re: By's Burgers
http://allgallery.tripod.com/0000s/Bys.html
Maren,
By's Burgers triggered a response in me... and many wonderful memories
of my teenage years!!
I worked at By's for three years before graduating. It was the best
place to work in Richland during the '50s. Started out as a car hop on
roller skates... FUN!!! All the kids came to By's after the game, so I
got to see everyone (and got paid for it, 85 cents an hour). I loved
it!! By Meyers was the best boss to work for. Marilyn Richey ('53-RIP)
was the cook and she made the best "SweenyBurgers" on earth!! I ate a
lot of them.
By's first place was down on the old hiway on the river road which is
now Columbia Park Trail. The flood of 1948 wiped out his place so he
moved to the southend of Richland. It was the "Arnold's" of our day.
That place was hoppin'!! By also opened up a fancy restaurant, a
SteakHouse called the "Charesta Room", which later turned into Adrians
on GWWay. (next to The Desert Inn) That didn't prove to be as profitable
as the hamburger business... so he opened up TIM'S - named for his
son - 19 cent hamburgers!!! He now lives in Seattle and has a couple
of restaurants there. By and Glenna May were our guests of honor at our
45th Reunion (Class of 1954)... it was so good to see them!!
It was my honor to crown him... KING OF BURGERS!!! Long before McDonalds
existed and other Burger Chains... BY'S was ... THE BEST IN TOWN!!
Sweet Memories,
-Dona McCleary Belt ('54)
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>>From: Floyd Melton ('57)
Re: Hamburgers
Ok, all you from the early '50s have to agree that By's Burgers were
the best in Richland and maybe anywhere at that time. I still remember
their distinctive taste and that was the first hamburger buns that I can
remember that had sesame seeds on them. They were great and so was all
the company in the parking lot. What a time that was. An By himself was
quite a character. As I remember Marilyn Richey ('53-RIP) worked there
for a period of time as did many other Bombers.
-Floyd Melton ('57)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: AC
I vaguely remember (don't trust my 'rememberer' all that much lately) an
Artic/Arctic(?) Circle in Pasco where we would go because we could get
tacos there. I have always LOVED tacos! My introduction to tacos was at
a Mexican Restaurant in West Richland when I was in High School. I think
someone wrote about the family that had that restaurant in the Sandstorm
at one time. I couldn't wait to get home from college in Virginia '59 -
'61 (NO ONE had ever heard of tacos there) so I could go to the AC for
tacos. My former husband and I used to go to the Artic Circle in Spokane
when we were both attending Whitworth. The Spokane AC used to have tacos
5 for $1 on one day a week. Such a deal!!
Maren - My first thought when I see AC is air conditioning. Must be my
building background.
-Missy Keeney ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Pattie Crigler Cole ('59)
To: Earl Bennett ('63)
Re: Bavarian Chef
Wow! Did you ever make me miss Virginia!! I had my best ever meal
(trout) at the Bavarian Chef and had many goodies from Knackel's bakery
in Culpeper.
We moved back to Washington State (Olympic Peninsula) a year ago and
really, really miss the restaurants in Virginia!
-Pattie Crigler Cole ('59) ~ Port Ludlow, WA
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>>From: Earl C. Bennett, III (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Either during high school or shortly after, I read that the Tri-Cities,
over time, was averaging 270 days of sunshine per year. Much later,
probably in the '70s, I read that the extensive irrigation for farming
in the Columbia Basin was being blamed for what appeared to be about ten
less days of sunshine per year - but of course, we need to be skeptical
of weather statistics based on anything less than a half century or more
to confirm anything that looks like a trend. Back then, I don't think
the average reporter understood quite so well about the very long
climatic cycles and the global effects of phenomena like El Nino and La
Nina. I think that first article I mentioned above was explaining about
the Chamber of Commerce slogans that were promoting tourism: "Sunshine
Capital of the Pacific Northwest" and "In the Heart of the Banana Belt"
are the two I recall. There was also a claim that our region (if you
include Walla Walla and portions of eastern Idaho) grew a fourth of
the nation's wheat and a fifth of the world's peas. Let's hear it for
Bird's Eye and the Jolly Green Giant! I wonder how many of us earned our
personal spending money for college through those fine establishments?
My memories include 12-hour nights in the pea harvest, roguing in the
wheat fields, cleaning out the bottom 3-4 feet of beat pulp pellets from
a silo (the last portion doesn't flow out the hole at the bottom on its
own - at the end of the process you look like you are covered with
soot), and assorted odd jobs in the Bird's Eye packaging plant.
-Earl C. Bennett, III (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Bill Scott (Boomer Bomber Class of '64)
Re: Burgers
To: John Campbell ('63)
Yes, I remember Tim's quite clearly. While we're on the subject of
burgers, the best burger chain burgers I've ever had are here in
California at In-N-Out Hamburgers. This is a modestly-sized chain much
older than McDonalds with a very simple menu: nothing but burgers,
fries, and shakes (or soft drinks). Everything about their ingredients
screams FRESH. Great stuff always!
-Bill Scott (Boomer Bomber Class of '64) ~ from beautiful downtown
Nipomo, CA where Spring is just around the corner.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Hanford News site
http://www.hanfordnews.com/
View Hanford Historical Photos from the 1940s... Click on "Photos" on
the left bar menu to view pictures. Then click each photo to see even
more pictures.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Brian Urlacher
Bill Wingfield ('67), I brought up Brian Urlacher and checked out "his
history". He indeed was born in Pasco, WA. It said after his parents
split up his mother took him and his siblings to Lovington, NM. That is
where he found the love of sports. He wanted to play football in college
in Texas but UNM and NMSU were the only 2 who offered him a scholarship
and he much needed that. So while at UNM he played outside linebacker,
safety, and even wide receiver. He also ran back punts and kickoffs.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA
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>>From: Greg Alley ('73)
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Max Jensen
That is definitely Max in your picture. I`m glad you set me straight on
spelling his name right as in Jensen, not Jenson. I love baseball but
when I was in high school there were a lot of good players so I knew
I was not going to play too much. I went out for track all 3 years. I
became an okay shot putter and discus thrower and really got into track
and made a lot of friends.
Max left after my senior year and went to Spokane Community College to
be assistant coach to John Buck. I went along to kinda walk on and try
to throw the big shot put at college and just get outta town. Our team
was really good with athletes from around the world and for quite a few
years was the best in the northwest. Brad Upton ('74) joined the next
year. I lifted a lot of weights and got pretty strong, but the 12 ounce
curls at the state line in Idaho (drinking age 19), was another training
ground for me and my half-hearted try at a college athletic career was
soon over.
Max was always a good guy to me. What I know about him is he coached for
a while, got into the administration part of the school, left to do some
more coaching at Ferris high school, and I would think he is retired by
now. He came to town for a wall of fame induction a few years ago and I
got to visit with him and his wife that night but have not heard about
him in a few years.
-Greg Alley ('73) ~ It's over 40° today in Richland, might do some tanning
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/06/07
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Rex Hunt ('53wb), Bill Berlin ('56)
Gary Lucas ('57), Gus Keeney ('57)
Pappy Swan ('59), Patti Jones ('60)
Donni Clark ('63), Dennis Hammer ('64)
Rick Maddy ('67), Mike Franco ('70)
Kellie Walsh ('77)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Cole ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Bennett ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Franco ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lisa Riccobuono ('75)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lori Raekes ('81)
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>>From: Rex Hunt ('53wb)
Re: Burgers
I was a regular at By's circa 1952 - 1054. Some time in late '52 or
early '53 By's was accused of using horse meat - a claim he vehemently
denied - and was eventually exonerated. But I teased him incessantly
with remarks like "Hey, By, we were down at the Mart and Wayne said he
was hungry enough to eat a horse. I said 'Ok, let's go to BY's.'"
To: Bill Scott ('64)
Re: Downtown Nipomo
Jocko's does not count as a downtown.
-Rex Hunt ('53wb) ~ From Heifer Dust haven---Lovely Hanford, CA
where the cold at least keeps the flies down.
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Fantastic Drum Line
I don't do this very often but I am so impressed with this drum line
from Switzerland that I have watched it four times today and want to
pass it on to my fellow Bombers. I would go some place here in North
America to see them, they are that good.
www.youtube.com/v/o7k6VYGtm8g
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ Anacortes, WA where I am drumming with two pencils
on my computer... in the fog.
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>>From: Gary Lucas ('57)
Re: Sunny's Memorial Service
I attended the memorial service for Sunny. Elisabeth (Betty) Parker also
attended.
It was a very, very upbeat service. It was truly a celebration of
Sunny's life. Nearly all of us in attendance--perhaps about 75--also
went over to Tom and Sunny's home afterward. They had a catered lunch
that was exceptionally good. Especially the Napoleons. I think I ate at
least half of them.
I had an extensive opportunity to speak with Sunny's two daughters,
Wendy and Jill. Over the years Sunny had conveyed to me much about her
feelings for them, and more recently, her appreciation of their support
since she's been ill. I was able to convey that sentiment to them, and I
think they found it very helpful. I know they knew how she felt, but it
was nice to hear it from someone else. And maybe even more so that she
told someone else.
Incidentally, Jill, her significant other, Rebecca, Dennis Barr, her
dad, and I are tentatively scheduled to go out to lunch when he comes
here from Richland in about two weeks. Dennis and I ran track together
in high school, and I haven't seen him since then. That should
definitely be a blast.
I also spoke at length with Ted Ogston ('62), her brother, and his wife,
who flew back from Seattle where they now live adjacent to the Pike
Street market. I hadn't seen him since at least high school. He really
is a great guy; he shares many of Sunny's virtues.
I wasn't able to recognize Betty, or Elisabeth as we are suppose to
refer to her now, but she looks absolutely great and we hit it off
spectacularly once we figured out who each other was. Sunny had arranged
for her, Betty (Elisabeth), and me to go out to lunch in November, but
Sunny was too sick. So Elisabeth and I are going to go out to lunch
together soon to celebrate Sunny's life.
Let me describe the eulogies at the service. It was clear that Sunny was
loved by all. Madeline Buffit (?), a breast cancer survivor and close
friend of Sunny, gave the principal eulogy. She did it spectacularly and
from the heart. She finished with a list of words that amply described
the Sunny we all knew. It was among the most moving moments of the
ceremony.
As a side, I actually knew Madeline from an experience I had about ten
years ago that I will never forget. Sunny had marched in a march for
breast cancer on Saturday and I was scheduled to take her out on Sunday
for a reunion with Howard Brandt, whom we had discovered was alive and
lived in the Washington, D.C. area near us.(We had all known each other
since second grade.) Sunny had stayed over at Madeline's home in
Alexandria over night along with about twelve other breast cancer
survivors, who had come from all over the world to participate in the
march. I arrived before anyone had dressed for the day, so everything
was very informal. The women were absolutely the most relaxed,
enthusiastic, optimistic group of women I had ever encountered. Sunny
had a facility for attracting people just like herself.
Jill spoke eloquently for her and her sister. It was clear the girls
loved their mother very, very much.
Tom, Sunny's husband, provided the final eulogy. Tom had set the upbeat
mood for the memorial and maintained that mood by relating two stories
about their life that illustrated Sunny's unquenchable optimism and
willingness to try virtually anything. Both relate to skiing. Tom is an
avid and accomplished skier. On their first ski trip ever, Tom, having
been led to believe Sunny was an equally accomplished skier, led her up
to the top of a mountain somewhere in the West, to traverse down a black
diamond slope, the most difficult kind. Only then did Sunny fess up to
having never skied in her life. It all worked out well, however. Sunny
became an accomplished skier, and they had many great trips over the
years.
The second story took place many years later in Vermont. They were also
at the top of a mountain, just starting down a back diamond slope. Sunny
caught an edge and went sprawling, spread-eagled down the hill. She
appeared severely injured, the ski patrol arrived, she was transferred
by ambulance to the hospital emergency room, and Tom, who had followed
along behind, was shunted to a waiting room to worry about the condition
of his beloved. Eventually, a doctor appeared toting an x-ray, which
showed that she had fractured her pelvis along long straight lines on
both sides of her body. Tom was mortified. But pretty soon Sunny shows
up being wheeled along in a wheelchair by a bevy of nurses. "Don't
worry," she said. "It'll heal, and, besides, I can still have babies."
Sunny was sixty-three at the time.
Finally, a personal and sadder note: Sunny and I had lost touch with
each other for about thirty-five years. When we rediscovered one
another, Sunny told me about how her sister had died of breast cancer
and what a terrible situation it had been. Sunny had tended to her
during her final days and clearly was afraid it might happen to her. As
it turned out, Sunny's final days were equally bad. The only not
completely positive and optimistic comment she ever made to me was the
last time I spoke with her, shortly before she died: "You know, it
really is very, very scary."
May she rest in peace.
-Gary Lucas ('57)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Dick Stephens ('66) Update
Dick is home and doing better. Pathology Report says that tumor was
mainly contained in the chunk of colon they removed. Some small sign
in muscle tissue. They are pretty sure they got it all at this point.
He is going to meet with oncologist to decide needed treatment if any.
In all, this is great news for Dick at this time.
He says thanks for all the concern and prayers.
-Gus Keeney ('57) ~ From Sunny Yuma, AZ where it was 85 here today.
Oh Darn, Eh!!!???
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: Tool Time and
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Any/070201-Hughes-Binford.jpg
Ouuuuuuh! Ouuuuuuuu! Tim Allen was always one of my heroes! Ahouuuuuh!
Hmmmm, I wonder if he is related to Bonnie Allen ('59)? I'm not even
sure their names are spelled the same. But, he abhorred instructions
and Bonnie wants to come over and give me instruction on instructions.
Sibling or distant relative rivalry?
Tom, I don't know what to do. Please send instructions ................
Send them to Bonnie. She will explain them to me.
-George Pappy Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where the cold continues to
creep in to the old bones. But there is hope on the horizon
as I feel warm temperatures are a comin' to a space heater
near me. I just received my mail order instructions for
assembling a Binford 2007XYZ54-23-HIKE, SUPER BOWL SPECIAL,
semi-homemade space heater. Lowiq and I have rounded up most
of the required parts. Oh, yah, he and Bogart finally and
quietly came home after a lengthy incarceration by the Home
Security Folks and the impounding of their tiny airplane
which has been discreetly stored in a sealed hanger at Area
51 next to the Martian remains. Lawn mower and snow blower
owners all across the nation are rejoicing. Those two elves
are now listed as registered air space abusers. Anyway, does
anyone know where we can get a surplus Tomcat jet engine.
They should be cheap since the Navy phased the Tomcat out.
Lowiq figures that we can heat the entire neighborhood with
one afterburner session. Bonnie, can you come earlier, to
decipher these Binford instructions? Tim is busy making
another movie.
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: Earl C. Bennett, III ('63)
Re: Richland weather
Enjoyed what you wrote about the past report about the amount of
sunshine and losing days. The never ending change of weather patterns, I
think makes it difficult to say how much sunshine from year to year. As
cold as it has been it easy to grab on to 300 days with hope the cold
will lift. I do know the winter pattern is much shorter usually seeming
to last about three months here. Just my observance from being back here
and growing up here. This year it seemed to be endless though starting
around the 1st of November with such cold temperatures. One can only
wish for better weather or take off for Mexico, the South United States
or Hawaii for a break. News was reporting lots of people going to warmer
places to get away from the cold weather this year. Still like the four
seasons the best.
The harvest of summer, such as the peas, took the guys away so there
were less to date in the summer. I remember by the end of each school
year the talk of the different ones that were going. Then stories in the
fall of what their summer was like.
To: Greg Alley ('73)
Re: Max Jensen
Thanks Greg. Will call the number on the white pages soon and see if it
is Max. So many years have gone by, he could be anywhere now. Maybe some
one reading the Sandstorm will know. Found your story quite interesting
about following him off to college. Max in the short time I knew him
was a lot of fun. From a girl's stand point so good looking but I was
dating another one of their fraternity brothers at the time. Many knew
Larry Skinner from life guarding the summer of 1960 at the Richland
pool. He was a great diver on scholarship at WSU. Larry was from
Olympia.
Re: AC
I have gotten a good giggle out of the AC in the Sandstorm recently.
One of my pet peeves is abbreviations. Where ever I have lived, have
always had to ask what the abbreviation meant when someone used an
abbreviation. Being the subject in the Sandstorm had been hamburgers I
knew what this one meant for a change. Astounds me that big companies
with great names use abbreviate their companies at times.
Re: Obituary
A Bomber mentioned the other day that their was a funeral notice.
Decided to read and see if I knew the person. While scrolling through
the obituary section of Sunset Memorial
http://richlandcemeteries.com/resthaven.php noticed that Wakefield
"Wakie" Wright had passed away at the age of 91, January 21, 2007. (I
don't always read the Tri-City Herald so had missed that he passed away.
Wakie is the father of JoAnn Wright ('60-RIP) and Bobby ('??). Obituary
says also Bobby passed away. Wakie was well known for his participation
in sports. I knew him from Bowling. So sad he and his children are both
gone. The following is a statement from the his obituary.
Wakie was among the first generation of scientists to
transfer to Hanford for the Manhattan Project. In 1944
he moved to Richland, and worked at Hanford until he
retired in 1980.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA ~ Rain on the way.
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>>From: Donni Clark Dunphy (The Golden Class of '63)
Re: Hamburgers
I am so glad John Campbell ('63) mentioned Tim's, not that they were
the best, but I do remember that place and for some reason it has
always stuck in my mind as such a cute, woodsy place? And I remember
the mustard! I think if I am not mistaken that you built your own
burger. A novel idea for that time! Anyway, I always loved the Teen
burger at A&W with the bacon. Was it that they were so good, or was
it because we were young and in love and everything tasted good! Was
any burger as good as Mom's homemade? I don't think so!
-Donni Clark Dunphy (The Golden Class of '63) ~ from the little
house in La Mirada, CA where the beach was so nice to walk
on today. It was sunny and the sand was wonderful beneath our
feet but sorry to say the smog in the distance hovering over
L.A. was almost black! Still having cold nights and mornings
with warmer days.
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
To: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Arctic Circle in Pasco
Yes, there was an Arctic Circle in Pasco. It was located across from the
Chinese Garden restaurant. I think it closed around 1965 to 1968 and was
boarded up for many years. In 1964 the Chinese Garden was a Texaco gas
station. Some of the walls of the gas station are still there such as
the Northeast corner that is angled off at 45° (Hey! It works!).
Re: Zip's
It is not on the menu, but they will still add the cherry syrup to the
Pepsi, or other carbonated drinks. Occasionally you get a new employee
and have to tell them about it, but usually is not a problem.
Re: The West's Best Hamburgers
I sent in a post early in the burger discussion and didn't include this
site that I had book marked some time ago because it said the site was no
longer maintained, but some Bombers may still find it of interest.
http://www.outwestnewspaper.com/burgers.html
Re: bad burgers
In 1975 I ruined a tire and pulled into North Platte, Nebraska to buy
a replacement. We ate at a place called something like "World's Best
Hamburgers." I ordered the burger that was called "World's Best
Hamburger." Had my wife, her sister and her two kids with us, and I
remember telling them when we got home I should mail them a Minor
burger. Even without next day delivery, it would still be better. In
fact a mailed Arctic Circle 19¢ burger would still be far superior.
-Dennis Hammer ('64) ~ Kennewick--the tiny insignificant suburb of
the mighty Bomberville
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Military Records
Separation papers from the military is a DD214 - not sure how far back
in time a DD214 goes as far as the government using them. Too lazy
to look it up. Any military person (self) or family member (close
relationship) can send for an updated DD215. This DD215 is an updated
DD214 that will include awards and medals that many service personnel
do not even know they were awarded (American medals awarded, not
medals/awards given by foreign countries). Some awarded several years
after the person separated. This military document goes back into the
Nineteenth Century.
You can also obtain your military health records (NOTE: Not Veterans
Administration records or documents – different deal). Read instructions
carefully. The last page... make sure you send your information to the
correct agency and address.
http://www.archives.gov/research/order/standard-form-180.pdf
FYI
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
Re: Burgers
I thought I would "weigh in" on the burger front... and those of you who
have seen me lately know I have done a few in my day. In the category of
Northwest/Seattle area burgers I have to put Dick's at the top. Burgers
are always really good, fries from real/fresh potatoes (not those
Taggeras chemistry projects!) and hard ice cream shakes. Kind of sad
that real ingredients are so unique these days. A bit of sad news on
the burger front, some may know of Daly's on Eastlake in Seattle. Good
solid grease burgers since 1962. Well, they are closing and a lot of
vascular surgeons are sad to see Daly's go!
One last note, I also have experienced In-N-Out burgers. They are right
up there, great burgers. Family owned and refuse to sell or franchise
their product. They are not only in Southern California but in Arizona,
including right next to the M's Spring training facility in Peoria.
After an afternoon of watching the M's k about 15 times those burgers
really taste good!
Re: The Babe
And finally, take a moment Today, February 6th to remember the greatest
of all time on what would have been his 112th birthday: Babe Ruth
No "pose", no trainers no publicists, just fans everywhere he went. He
loved kids, signed autographs with a smile & his drug of choice was gin.
A few Babe tidbits:
"I have only one superstition. I touch all the bases when I hit a home
run."
Babe Ruth's career mark of 714 home runs stood as the all-time record
for 39 years, until Hank Aaron hit his 715th on Opening Day of the 1974
season.
Babe Ruth is the only player ever to hit three home runs in a World
Series game on two separate occasions-Game 4 of the 1926 Series and
Game 4 of the 1928 Series.
Babe Ruth reached the 500 home run plateau in 5801 at-bats--the second
fewest number in history.
As a pitcher, Babe Ruth holds the record for the longest complete game
victory in World Series history. In 1916, as a member of the Boston Red
Sox, Ruth pitched 14 innings to defeat the Brooklyn Robins. He only
allowed one run in the first inning, then settled down to shut out the
Robins for the next 13 innings for the 2-1 win. The Red Sox would go on
to win the Series in 5 games.
Babe Ruth led the American League in home runs 12 times (1918-1921,
1923, 1924, 1926-1931.)
In 1927, Babe Ruth's 60 home runs accounted for 14% of all home runs in
the American League that year. To put that figure in modern perspective,
a player would need to hit over 340 home runs in a season to account for
14% of the American League's total home run output.
In the late 1920s and early 1930s, Babe and teammate Lou Gehrig were the
most feared hitters in baseball. Remarkably, the dynamic duo combined to
out-homer every team in the majors except one in 1927.
From 1915-17, Ruth won 65 games, the most by any left-handed pitcher in
the majors during that time.
Ruth's career .690 slugging percentage is the highest total in the
history of Major League Baseball. (Mantle and Aaron only had SEASONS
that high three times between them!)... (Slugging percentage is
calculated by dividing total bases by at-bats.)
Ruth altered the salary structure of the game - via a trickle-down
effect. His highest salary was $80,000 annually in 1930 and 1931. He
suffered a $5,000 pay cut in 1932 despite hitting .373, leading the
majors in 1931 with a .700 slugging percentage, tying for the lead in
homers with 46 and knocking in 163 runs.
After the Red Sox sold him to the Yankees, Ruth single-handedly
out homered the entire Boston team in 10 of the next 12 seasons.
Bomber cheers to all!
-Mike Franco ('70)
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>>From: Kellie Walsh Patterson ('77)
Hi Maren-
You wrote:
[You can save almost ANY picture that you see online: When
you see a picture that you want to save, RIGHT click on the
picture and then highlight "SAVE AS..." Then save the
picture to your hard drive. Then all you have to do is
remember where you put it. You can also click the PRINT icon
at the top of your browser and that should print the picture
for you. Instructions for MAC users are different? -Maren]
On a mac, just click on the photo and drag to your desktop. :)
-Kellie Walsh Patterson ('77)
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Larry Osterman ('51), Ralph Myrick ('51), Diane Avedovech ('56)
Tom Verellen ('60), Gary Behymer ('64), Annie Peterson ('69)
Betti Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry Rice ('71)
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>>From: Larry Osterman ('51)
Re: Special Characters
I was telling my son about the clever way to get the ° degree sign.
He sent me the following link:
http://agg3333.ifas.ufl.edu/ansi.htm
-Larry Osterman ('51)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Our 50th anniversary will be in three years. Need some ideas from
those of you that have reached to bypassed the big 5-0.
Any one else that would like to make a suggestion, make it.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Diane Avedovech ('56)
Re: Drum Line -- www.youtube.com/v/o7k6VYGtm8g
To: Bill Berlin ('56)
I was so impressed with that incredible drum line you mentioned that I
sent it on to my son in Seattle. He was a percussionist in high school,
the Portland Youth Symphony and the Seattle Youth Symphony specializing
in Tympanni. Thank you for sharing that with us.
-Diane Avedovech ('56)
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>>From: Tom Verellen ('60)
Re: Burgers
The absolute worst burger ever was from a greasy little restaurant (I'm
not sure it could even be classified as a restaurant) in Kennewick. On
one of the numbered Ave's off of Washington street near downtown it was
one of the few establishments that was open very late if not all night.
I'm not sure how they got the extra grease into the burger which was
served on something that may have been a bread product at sometime in
the past as it became soft absorbing most of the oozing fluid from the
afore mentioned "burger". Along with a nice glop of runny catsup (I
pray that is what that was) served on gray china at the counter the dim
lighting (two 40 watt bare light bulbs in the whole place) obscured the
less appetizing aspects of the dining experience. Needless to say most
of the cliental could have cared less. It didn't kill me, it didn't
make me stronger, it may have immunized me for future gastronomic
indiscretions. Those were the good old nights.
-Tom Verellen ('60) ~I thought that I had killed those brain cells a
long time ago.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Mrs. Linn - Teacher
Dear Linn Families:
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother. She was a treasure
for sure.
I enjoyed her for home room teacher at Chief Jo for both 7th & 8th
grades. (School years 1958-1059 & 1959-1960) Mrs. Linn was the subject
of our '4 man reunion' this past summer.
(Photos of our class and Mrs. Linn reunion can be found at...)
http://users.colfax.com/almota/page11.html
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ Colfax, WA
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>>From: Annie Peterson Shiffer ('69)
Re: Swiss Drummers ~~ www.youtube.com/v/o7k6VYGtm8g
To: Bill Berlin ('56)
Thank you for this site! We saw the Swiss drummers at the Edinburgh
Tattoo last summer and thought they were the best of show.
-Annie Peterson Shiffer ('69)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: DD-214
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
In July of 2005 I was getting ready to work at Madigan Army Medical
Center. The contracting agency I was hired by needed a copy of my
DD-214. I had no idea where it was so found a company that locates them
for people for a fee and sends it to them. I was getting desperate as
they hadn't come through on their end but my debit card showed the fee
was taken out of my account. My company threatened to put my hiring
status on hold unless I could come up with it. I had moved several times
since the last time I had seen it. I went through several boxes I hadn't
yet unpacked and found it in the last one I had to go through. It was a
great relief except it had been in the box way too long and was very
difficult to read as the carbon copy wasn't very good. I called my
company and told them I was faxing it but it would probably be hard to
read. They got it and it was just good enough for them to use to prove
I was in the Army. It is now in my desk drawer for safe keeping and I
never did get the one I paid the agency for.
-Betti Avant ('69) US Army WAC ('74-'77) ~ Lacey, WA
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Burt Pierard ('59), Pappy Swan ('59)
Jan Bollinger ('60), Rick Maddy ('67)
Brad Wear ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janice Pierce ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: MaryAnne Greninger ('67WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy Lemler ('74)
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Betti Avant ('69) & Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Getting copies of DD-214s
About 15 years ago, I had need to get a copy of my DD-214 so I simply
popped into the VA Office in Seattle and asked how to get it. They gave
me a form to fill out and send to the main Navy Bureau of Personnel
(BUPERS) office, which as I recall, was in St. Louis at the time. I sent
it off and lo and behold, a pristine copy arrived about a week later. I
don't even recall having to pay anything to get it but I may be mistaken
here.
I only wish the Bomber Boosters were as efficient -- I'm still waiting
to get my chunk of the old gym floor which I ordered in March of 2006.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Dona McCleary Belt ('54) and all of those expounding on the positive
virtues of good Burgers and the not so tasty tales of bad burgers
Re: Another Whopper!
Donna, you wrote, "By's Burgers triggered a response in me... and
many wonderful memories of my teenage years!!" The triggering of your
response has triggered yet another memory of my own (not teenage but
about twenty something plus).
Remember when Burger King first began its ad campaign about being the
"King of Burgers?" It was in the early eighties. I was freshly divorced
and working in Wenatchee on a fisheries/diving project. Each morning,
I would show up at "Little Pedro's Restaurant" for breakfast because a
certain waitress had caught my eye (Bear with me--I'll get back to Kings
and Burgers shortly).
It seemed to me that she liked me because she smiled at me and I smiled
at her... a lot. I know, a lot of guys think all the girls smile at only
them, but she really really did! So, I finally got up enough nerve to
ask her for her phone number, which she so graciously wrote down and
gave to me. It was Friday and I had to return to my office in Pasco,
so I said that I would call the next week. I was ecstatic! I left the
restaurant that morning, walking about three feet off the ground and
drove home at the end of the day ... with my head in the clouds! The
fact that I was coming out of a divorce and I had boldly stated, "I
shall never marry again... until old age... and only for companionship,"
was conveniently pushed to the back of my mind! I was in love!
The weekend drug by at a snail's pace. The following Monday, after
racing back to Wenatchee, I checked into my motel and eagerly called her
number and got ............ "DIAL A PRAYER." What? Was this a sign? So,
I said to myself, "Self, what do we do now?" Had I misread that smile?
Should I even show my face in that restaurant again?
Being somewhat adventuresome, and really curious, and, not to mention,
the fact that I was facing the possible devastation that I might be
rejected, I decided to eat one more breakfast... before drowning myself.
The next morning, over breakfast, the waitress explained that smiling
guys hit on her all the time and she just wanted to see if I was really
serious? Immensely relieved, I further explained that I had stayed on
the line with "Dial A Prayer" for at least an hour... praying that it
was just a joke.
That waitress was Jeanne, and we have been married for 24 years now. So,
what does all of this have to do with burgers? Well, her fellow waitress
was the girlfriend of a KW3 Radio Station Personality in Wenatchee. So,
we got invited to a lot of KW3 Radio Station parties. One disc jockey,
who stood about four feet tall, ran a campaign on the air to become
the king of Wenatchee (or maybe the nation as opposed to president),
patterning himself after a diminutive "Burger King."
About that time, we were invited to a masquerade party for Halloween.
Jeanne went as an Eastmont High cheerleader (including ponytails and
pompoms) wearing her daughter's uniform. Yep, she was tiny enough to fit
in it. I, on the other hand, although short, was NOT tiny. Since, I was
working in the area to inspect the underwater fish screening on pump
sites along the Columbia River, I wore my bright red diving suit with a
red, white, and blue cape, cap, and goggles, and went as "Captain USA."
I had cleverly hidden a small scuba tank on my back (under my cape)
which was connected by an air hose to the suit inflator button, located
on my chest.
At the party, the "Little King" was seated in his throne. At the
appropriate time, I entered and knelt before his grace and launched
into an oration of devotion to his Royal Highness and vowed to be the
protector of short people who had "Nobody" and had to drive those
"little cars that go, "Peep peep peep!"
Declaring that, "Henceforth, Captain USA would look out for him and
all short people by thinking BIG," I pressed the inflator button on my
diving suit. Compressed air began to flow from the tank into the rubber
suit encapsulating my entire body. Captain USA gradually, but steadily,
increased in size, soon dwarfing all people in the room, who in turn
began backing up with silver dollar-sized eyeballs.
Shortly, I developed a bit of concern myself (which rapidly grew into a
very large one) when I realized that I had let my finger become trapped
between the inflator hose and button. I could not stop the flow of
inflating air. Captain USA was now larger than life... much larger
(looking like a very, very large "Fruit of the loom" apple-guy), and
getting larger by the second. People began yelling and vacating the
room. The King abdicated his throne and shortly thereafter, the neck
seal on Captain USA's suit blew out, leaving him in a wilted heap of
rubber on the floor.
After assisting Captain USA in turning off and doffing his self-
contained underwater breathing/inflating apparatus and pealing me from
my rubber Doctor Dentons, the party resumed, and we all partook of
"Whoppers" and our favorite beverages. Jeanne says that I have always
been fond of whoppers ... whether eaten or told.
Well, eventually the efforts of "the man who would be king" faded
into another promotional gag and I gave up trying to be a super hero.
Besides, it gets hot wearing that rubber suit around (like a fish out
of water).
And, as far as the best burger ... I've tried a lot of 'em and all I can
usually say is, "Where's the beef?" If I'm gonna have a burger, I want a
big burger -- "Show me the meat!"
For a pictorial peek from very old Polaroid Pics of that event go to:
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Swan/070208_00.html
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where its getting a bit
warmer and I once again, ponder some more memories, marveling
at some of the silly stuff I used to do and conclude, "Pappy,
you ain't changed all that much!"
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>>From: Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
Re: ACES Medallions
To: The ACES Organization
Could someone please investigate why my order of 11/24/06 for two
medallions has not been filled? My check for $20 was cashed on 12/4/06,
but the order was never received, nor was note inquiring about quantity
orders answered. I would direct this inquiry privately to the ACES
member that I sent the check to, but I don't recall her name and the
only name on the check is ACES.
To: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Getting a three-year jump on planning your 50th celebration suggests
a big bash and I assume you anticipate having a sound system with
microphone available. When we had the party for Gary's (Persons '57)
folks' 50th, we included with the invitations a request that guests
either come prepared to share a funny, or touching, or interesting, true
story about the couple. Those who were too shy to tell their story, or
who could not be present, were encouraged to write it out for the MC to
read. Once the ball got rolling, there was no shortage of people wanting
their turn with the mike. This turned out to be hilarious as well as
sentimental and was a highlight of the celebration.
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) ~ In gray, foggy, soon-to-be rainy Spokane.
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
To: Betti Avant ('69)
Hi Betti
I know it is a hassle most of the time acquiring government documents.
Not only that, but it takes a long time, most of the time, to get
anything done. I think the government uses the old grade school system
where they whisper in the ear of the person next to them and the seventh
person at the end must deal with passed down information as well as
possible.
Just to make sure we are on the same wire here, this web address I sent
to obtain a DD-214, DD-215 update and several other documents one may
desire from the military is for the SF-180 form – it is a government
document – not some fly-by contracted company's wish list form. After
filling out the info, the person is sending this to the government
agency listed with address on the third page; i.e., For myself, I would
send this document to #14, the National Personnel Records Center based
on the criteria – MARINE CORPS – Discharged, deceased, or retired
1/1/1905 – 4/30/1994.
And, thank you for your Army service, Betti.
http://www.archives.gov/research/order/standard-form-180.pdf
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Brad Wear ('71)
Re: Max Jensen
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Patti,
Larry must have been a Sig Ep at WSU. I found out that Max was, too. In
fact he was a legend from some of his activities. I had one of his rooms
in the frat at one time. Other noted Sig Eps at Wazzu, Ray Stein ('64),
Jim Rasmussen ('71), Mike Walker ('73).
-Brad Wear ('71)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/09/07
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Ray Wells ('54), Tom Hughes ('56)
Bill Scott ('64), Carol Converse ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Linda McKnight ('65)
Shirley Collings ('66), Betti Avant ('69)
Kathie Moore ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gayle Dunn ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Jane Brady ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karen Moore ('75)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Yvonne Ling ('75)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rob Hausenbuiller ('93)
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>>From: Ray Wells ('54)
Kay Mitchell Coates ('52) and I graduated two years apart, but met
when we belonged to the same Richland Civil Air Patrol Squadron and we
do exchange emails about jokes, aviation, health, politics, and the
spiritual side of life. I sent her the following information, and she
suggested that I send it to the Sandstorm for the rest of the Bombers
to read. So here it is:
All the heart disease that has been blamed on saturated fats has really
been caused by trans fats! Specific trans fats are listed on product
labels under food ingredients and have the following names: Margarine,
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil,
Shortening, Hardened (or solid) Vegetable Oil. Trans Fats are also
responsible for diabetes, high bad cholesterol, low good cholesterol,
and obesity.
After reading the following two books, I am reasonably certain that the
heart attack I had four years ago was caused by trans fats! 1. TRANS
FATS THE HIDDEN KILLER IN OUR FOOD BY Judith Shaw 2. FATS THAT HEAL,
FATS THAT KILL by Udo Urasmus I was one of the lucky ones. A stent fixed
me up and my heart survived the attack without any damage.
Trans fats are in just about every processed food that you can buy
in your grocery store. Just look for them under the ingredients
information. Most fast food restaurants use them. Trans Fats are used
to cook french fries, hamburgers, chicken and baked cookies. They are
in Jif and Skippy Peanut Butter, and Snickers Bars.
Why do food processors use trans fats? 1. Originally they were thought
to be safer than saturated fats 2. They are cheaper than saturated fats
3. They extend the shelf life of food products 4. They make fried foods
more crispy and more tasty.
Reasons number 2 and 3 are responsible for the food industry not
wanting to get rid of trans fats. Their powerful lobbies have kept our
government from outlawing trans fats. Restaurants are arguing that it
should be enough for them to reduce, not eliminate, their use of trans
fats. The fact is that there is no safe consumption level for trans
fats. The government is not going to get rid of them although a few
cities, New York, and L.A. to name a few, are proposing to ban trans
fats. Many major hotel chains have banned trans fat.
You can help to protect your family from heart disease by feeding them
food that is free of trans fats. You don't have to give up your favorite
foods. Just read the ingredients labels and only buy food that is trans
fat free. Vote with your pocketbook! Ask restaurants if they use trans
fats (mention all the names given above) and if they say yes, tell them
you will not eat their food until they advertise that they are trans fat
free.
Warning: Don't trust the "0 Grams Trans Fat" label. Where a product
contains less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving, the FDA requires
that the trans fat content be listed in the package's Nutrition Facts
box as "0g". When a label shows 0 grams trans fat per serving and lists
a "partially hydrogenated" vegetable oil (such as soybean or cottonseed,
among others) in the ingredients, the product may contain up to 0.49
grams of trans fat per serving. Ritz Crackers is such a product.
Remember, there is no safe consumption level for trans fats
The good news is that now you can eat saturated fats, as long as you
watch the calories. Enjoy butter, red meats, and lard (refried beans)
like you used to.
-Ray Wells ('54)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: Hamburgers
With all of the talk about hamburgers I have to tell about the world's
worst Cheeseburger. Agnes had surgery on her foot today at the Group
Health Clinic in Tacoma. One of the nurses said if I was hungry I could
go next door to the Tacoma General Hospital and get something in their
cafeteria. I decided to get a Cheeseburger meal. First thing was an
untoasted bun that was still a bit crunchy from sitting on the counter
for at least the most of that day, if not longer. This was followed by
a luke warm piece of meat with all of the cheese melted off that covered
about 70% of the bun.. (There was a slight orange color to the meat so I
assume that was the cheese.) She then threw a handful of wilted lettuce
at it and a slice of tomato so thin you could read through it. I asked
if I could get some onion rings instead of the limp french fries that
were sitting under a heat lamp behind the counter and she said that
would be a dollar more for the substitution. I said OK. With the Burger,
Onion rings and a small bottle of coke the tab was $7.97. What a deal.
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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[Tom, So, how's Agnes' foot??? -Maren]
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>>From: Bill Scott ('64)
To: Rex Hunt ('53wb)
Jocko's may not count as a downtown, but the food is so fantastic it's a
city unto itself, and it would be worth the trip even if it was located
in East Hogtrough, Arkansas. And it's only two blocks from our house!
Chow hall atmosphere, crowded, and noisy, but the food is to die for!
-Bill Scott, Boomer Bomber Class of '64
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Bill Berlin ('56)
When I try the Drum Line - www.youtube.com/v/o7k6VYGtm8g
all I get is a blank screen.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA where the rain is here once again.
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[Carol -- that's the right URL... you should see an arrow right in the
middle of the screen..... click the arrow. -Maren]
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to: George(Pappy)Swan('59)
I love your tales and the one in yesterday's Sandstorm was so funny---I
could "see" your suit inflating and your finger stuck and people
scattering!!!! you write with so much description, I can "see"
everything that you are writing about. *grin* can't wait for more tales
of the elves. been missing them and their adventures.
to: Larry Osterman('51) re: Special Characters
went to this site, printed it out, and tried all of them---they worked
!!!!! wish I had known about this site when I was transferring all my
recipes---was typing 1/4 and 1/2 for measurements---so much easier to
just type "alt 0188"(and get ¼)and type "alt 0189"(and get ½). my
numbers lock has always been "locked" on my keyboard, just have to
remember to use the numbers on the side and not the ones on the top of
the keyboard. *grin*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of 64)........Bakersfield,
CA......last week we were having temperatures in the 70's, this week, we
are back down into the 50's and 60's and we are supposed to have rain
for the weekend, and cooler temperatures all next week! sure wasn't
ready for 70+ temperatures in the beginning of February!
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
Re: Portland/Vancouver Bomber Luncheon!!
After a short spell of not having Bomber Luncheons in the Portland/
Vancouver Area, due to my lack of sense (hey new Grandmas need sleep
too, you know!), we are back in the news.
DATE: Saturday, March 3, 2007
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
PLACE: Red Lion on The Quay, Vancouver
RSVP: Linda McKnight Hoban or Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen
Although Lola stepped down as leader of the pack, I just pleaded with
her to come back and we would tag-team this together!! Come and help us
decide where and when for our Annual Bomber Picnic, later this summer.
Please let us know if you can be with us. We have reservations by the
window for the best view in the Vancouver area, and we would love to
have you join us. We know that it will soon be Spring in River City, so
let's get together and have some fun.
All Bombers, family members, and guests are always welcome.
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: Travis Pfister (HHS97-RIP)
Re: "Crash in Iraq kills Marine from Tri'Cities" TCHerald 2/8/07
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/tch/local/story/8624200p-8516682c.html
KEPR TV site (has picture) http://www.keprtv.com/news/5703106.html
Travis died Wednesday in a helicopter crash 20 miles northeast of
Baghdad.
We saw a lot of Travis in high school, as he graduated with our
daughter. Travis always wore a big smile and gave his all in wrestling
and football at Hanford High School.
The article says, "In Iraq, he helped transport the sick and
wounded, and often volunteered for extra flights. He liked
the discipline and camaraderie of the Marine Corps, and he
believed in what he was doing, his family said. In an e-mail
to his mom last week, Pfister wrote that he'd taken more
than 20 people to the hospital for urgent medical care this
month alone. Things are going well, though just waiting to
come home," he wrote. "I love you guys and will see you all
soon."
He was due home from his third tour in Iraq next month.
God bless you, Travis, and thank you for all you gave!
With tears,
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Thanks Rick Maddy ('67). I had down loaded that form originally but then
lost it and couldn't remember the web site name. That is why I did it
the other way, but I have learned to be careful as to what I do online.
Like I said: I never got my document but it was paid for. Oh well,
what's $19.95?
On another note, Pappy ('59), the last few nights have the frogs
"croaking" once again. When I went by the "pond" this noon to get my
mail I stopped and asked them what the heck was going on? They are
advertising the Lacey Pond Frog Races again for 1April2007 at sun-up.
They said they'd like to extend invitations to Lowiq and Bogart again
but don't have their current addresses. I told them I'd pass the invite
on through you. Remind them if they come daylight savings' time starts
that morning at 2:00 so they need to take that into account.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where today is "dreary as usual"
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[Careful, Betti. Daylight Saving Time is extended in 2007. It begins at
2am on MARCH 11th and doesn't end till 2am, November 4th. -Maren]
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>>From: Kathie Moore Adair ('69)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Karen Moore Buchanan ('75) on February 9, 2007!!!
Love You!!!
From Kevin and Jacob; Janet; Kathie, Steven and Jimmie!!!
-Kathie Moore Adair ('69) ~ In Beautiful West Richland
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/10/07
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Doreen Hallenbeck ('51), Jim McKeown ('53)
Bonnie Allen ('59), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Mac Quinlan ('62), Helen Cross ('62)
Rosalie Lansing ('63), Betti Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry Molnaa ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda Woods ('61WB)
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>>From: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter ('51)
Re: Jerry Oakley ('51-RIP)
The following note was received today (Friday) from the daughter of
classmate Jerry Oakley ('51). Jerry attended Lewis & Clark and Col-Hi
with many 1951 classmates. He was a great guy; he's pictured on the
class of '51 page with the L&C basketball champs. I'll miss Jerry. Was
good to be able to see him at out 50th reunion a few years ago.
My name is Misti Oakley, and I am Gerald's daughter. I am so
sorry for not getting this information out sooner, this is
the first chance I have had to get into Dad's computer.
Gerald passed away on Feb 5, around 5:15pm. He went into
cardiac arrest and could not be revived. We will be holding
a family memorial at Lisa Reynold's (daughter) house in a
couple of weeks. For those of you who would like more
information, please call or write me.
-Misti Oakley
My father meant the world to me, and it helps me to know
that his passing was swift, and he felt no pain.
With gratitude and warmth,
The Oakley Family
-Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter ('51) ~ Green Valley, AZ
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>>From: Jim McKeown ('53)
Re: Jocko's
To: Bill Scott ('64) and Rex Hunt ('53wb)
Jocko's is a great restaurant... I believe in beautiful downtown
Nipomo... which for the unlearned is in the Pismo Beach area. Wonderful
steaks, etc. Also, in the less than beautiful town of Guadalupe, I
believe another great steak restaurant is the Far Western, or something
like that. But my favorite steak place is the Hitching Post, in less-
than-scenic Casmelia, outside Santa Maria, where the steaks are
fabulous. Still cooked over oak wood, the best seat in the house is the
window seat next to the fire... watching them go through the process of
cooking them to perfection. It may be in the boonies, but if you don't
have a reservation, forget it. My mouth is watering just thinking of the
many times I have eaten at a