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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/01/07
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Bell ('51), Bill Berlin ('56), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Judy Willox ('61 & '81), Sandy Carpenter ('61), Gary Behymer ('64)
Larry Davis ('80)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tim Reining ('71WB)
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
I would like to give a plug to our daughter-in-law, Denise Ciarlo,
CCC/SLP, MA, our son Steve's wife. She will be teaching three
classes during May, June, July and August at the Richland
Community Center on Friday afternoons. The first one from 12:00
to 1:00 will be "Sign Language with Your Baby". While babies don't
usually begin speaking until around 18 months, they can usually
begin communicating with sign language at the age of 8 months!
Maybe this will help with the terrible twos!
From 1:15 to 2:15 Denise will be teaching a basic sign language
class.
From 2:30 to 3:30 Denise will be teaching "Brain Exercise -
Improve Your Memory". Join this class to improve memory skills,
thinking flexibility and problem solving tasks.
Denise is a certified speech pathologist.
If you received the "Senior Times" newspaper out of Yakima last
week, there is a great article and picture of Denise on page 3!
-Betty Bell Norton ('51)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Biofuels
Here I am in Houston, TX on the eve of attending (for the next
three days) the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), which is the
largest oil industry conference/trade show in the world. Two major
seminars are going to be on biofuels and how the oil industry
(a) views them and (b) what oil giants are getting involved in
alternative or bio fuels.
This is a primer on biofuels. Biodiesel is for just that,
diesel engines and can be made from a number of natural sources,
including used deep frying oil. Biodiesel is then mixed with
true diesel and if the designation is B-5, that means it is 5%
biodiesel and 95% true diesel. So here is the test. B-20, B-50
and B-90. Even non-math Bomber dummies like me can figure that
out. Next time you fill up your diesel truck, find out what the
"B" rating is.
On the other hand Ethanol is a gasoline additive... period. Mix it
with diesel and you get something like what Larry Mattingly ('60)
does for a living... boom. Once again E-5 would be ____% Ethanol
and ____% gasoline. Bombers, help the folks from Pasco High with
this valuable information.
Biodiesel works well in some diesel engines and not so well in
others. It kind of depends on the fuel delivery system and how
powerful the fuel mix is injected into the chamber and at what
mist rate. The Washington State Ferries started using a biodiesel
formula of B-50 and it was impacting the fuel delivery system so
they are now down to B-20, but that is still 20% less of what we
loosely call "imported oil."
Ethanol is a much "hotter" igniter and thus can be added in
larger mix quantities to gasoline, which requires a higher flash
rate than diesel. Most Ethanol now used is used in the winter
months but I suspect that it will be used year around as supplies
increase. Ethanol is basically refined from corn and a couple of
other major crops, Canola and soy beans come to mind, but the
issue in our Skagit Valley (WA) area, and I suspect in a lot of
others, is that most corn, Canola and soy beans are Genetically
Modified for greater yield and a lot of farmers do not want the
cross contamination of GM crops in their natural growth crops.
Clearly the use of Biodiesel and Ethanol are going to take some
engine modification and those studies and testing are going on as
we speak, or more to the point, as we read. Once that happens we
will see B-80/100 and E-80/100 fuel use and the Saudis will only
have goat meat to sell. There will be a day!!! We will get into
the economic and environmental impacts and inplications later.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in Houston, TX and the country that is 100%
on alternative fuel is Argentina, using Liquid Natural Gas
(LNG). If you are even driving down the Freeway and smell
popcorn popping, you can bet there is a biodiesel user close
or Orvil Reddenbacher is in your back seat.
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Bio-oils
Up at Dutch Harbor, AK in the Aleutians, a couple of the fish
processors generate thousands of gallons of fish oil. While some
is sent in drums for medical, health supplements, and other, most
of it goes to generate power. It is mixed with traditional diesel
and according to the plant manager saves them big $.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Judy Willox ('61 and '81),
To: All Bombers - Alumni and Present
Re: Club 40 Website - Store (Buy Bomber Stuff) Link:
http://www.richlandclub40.org/Buy/TravelingCardTable.html
We recently revised the Buy Bomber Stuff web pages and we have
the new designs online. Please take a peek. If you click on the
link above you will find the "store"; or, click on the order
form you will find, once there, what is all offered.
Also, there are a few of the Richland ornaments here as well as
at the Senior Center and CREHST museum in Richland. Keep in mind
that if you are a reunion committee, I can offer for sale a great
selection for door prizes, etc. Just email me.
Re: Club 40 Website Scholarship Fund Link
http://www.richlandclub40.org/
You can check out the Club 40 Conley/Richey Scholarship while
there at the link above. Click on the links there to print out an
application if you need one. These are also available at Richland
High School. If there is need for a scholarship, please fill one
out, attach the appropriate attachments and get them in the mail.
Please remember that the applicant must be sponsored by a Club 40
active member.
Judy Willox (Classic Class of '61 and '81) ~ Richland where it was
a little cooler today.
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>>From: Sandy Carpenter Lee ('61)
Re: Horse Training In Plummer, ID
Greetings to everyone from Plummer, ID where I am sitting in my
5th wheel this beautiful FINALLY spring morning. It is supposed
to get in the high 60s today, and that will really feel good.
Horse training going well here, and my new Paso Fino mare, Tessa
is just about to start her 2nd month of training. She took to the
saddle and rider like she's done it all her life, and now, as of
this morning, has experienced her 3rd trail ride... this time
alone with just the trainer and no other horse and rider. She did
good, except that she wants to go very fast. These Pasos have a
wonderful gait, and when they go at their mid gait, a Corto, even
thought they are going fast, it is a smooth ride. When they speed
up into a full Largo (comparable to most horse's gallop) they
remain smooth... no bouncing, which is real nice for we older
folks with back problems. Even chiropractors throughout the
country are recommending them to people with back problems. So if
you want a smaller, smooth horse with no bounce, get yourself a
Paso Fino... they are really nice. My husband's new horse, Zanzi,
arrived Saturday and is spending a couple days getting used to her
new surroundings before she starts her training tonight. She is a
beautiful 1/2 Paso Fino; 1/2 Morgan/Welsh Pony combo, but really
pretty paint. She's been ridden bareback by the previous owner's
daughter, and has been on trail rides already, so it will just be
working her and seeing what she can do and getting her used to my
husband, Forrest, riding her. Neither one of us have ridden horses
in 25 years, so it's like learning all over again. And the horses
are learning by Natural Horsemanship, which is a much more humane
way of training than when I broke and trained my Appaloosa years
ago... it's a whole new ball game. But, thank goodness we're never
too old to learn. The question is, tho, how far and safely can
we bounce if we fall... hopefully we won't. Because at this age,
we don't want any broken bones for sure. But, we went into this
because we have a ranch an hour north of Spokane where we have
miles and miles of trails through the woods, and we thought it
would really be fun to have horses up there. In the meantime, one
thing calls for another, and we are clearing some more ground for
a 3 horse stable (planning for a foal next year), and a round pen
to work and train in. We have already fenced a lot of ground, so
they will have pastures to run in... nothing more beautiful than
a Paso running with mane and tail flying in the breeze.
If any of you would like to see our horses and my family pics, you
can go to
http://www.shoutlife.com/Lees and click on Photos. This web
site is like a Christian MySpace and really a neat site.
Hope you all are enjoying this Spring so far, and if you're ever
out this way, we love company at our family ranch.
Happy Trails,
-Sandy Carpenter Lee ('61)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Atomic Heritage Foundation Events at the Secret City Festival!
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Behymer/070501-AHFest.jpg
View the image to learn about exciting upcoming events hosted by
the Atomic Heritage Foundation
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Larry Davis ('80)
Congratulations, to the Richland Varsity Baseball team and
coaching staff, once again. On Friday, they swept their previously
postponed double header against the cross town rivals, Hanford
Falcons. My condolences to Paul Sinclair ('70) and Tim Doyle ('80)
who are part of the coaching staff at Hanford but good luck with
the rest of the season. It would be nice to have Richland #1 and
Hanford #2 in the playoffs (could happen). Thanks also to John
McKinney ('81) and other Bombers for providing the following web
address
http://www.washingtonbaseballpoll.com/home.php with the latest
State rankings.
Richland has dropped in rankings after their second loss. Richland
(14-2) is now #4, behind Jackson (13-1), Woodinville (13-2), and
Tahoma (18-2). One other team of note is Snohomish (15-3) and
ranked #5. This happens to be my wife, Carrie's, former HS - class
of 1980. Needless to say that we are having a good "in-house"
rivalry. Go Bombs!
-Larry Davis ('80)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/02/07
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Shirley Atwood ('58), Missy Keeney ('59), Ed Wood ('62)
Helen Cross ('62), Donna Bowers ('63), Peggy Johnson ('63)
Roy Ballard ('63)
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>>From: Shirley Atwood Sun ('58)
To: Frank "Mac" Quinlan ('62)
Re: Ethanol
I too am concerned that Ethanol is not the answer to our problems.
Using hybrids, combining errands, and simply walking to the corner
store would be a good start. Our dependence of fossil fuels is
truly a can of worms.
-Shirley Atwood Sun ('58)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Barbershop news
Last week-end in Spokane The Rolling Hills Chorus of Sweet
Adelines International was first place small chorus and received
a fifth place overall medal. Very exciting as we had prepared a
really fun thing for the Saturday Show of Champions.
This coming Saturday, May 5th, The Columbia River Chordsmen are
having their annual show at Kennewick High Auditorium. The show
begins at 7 PM and Rolling Hills will be performing on their
show. Also, their special guest quartet is "The Most Happy
Fellas," International SPEBSQSA champions. I have seen "The Haps"
on several occasions and they are hysterically funny and great
singers. The Radiations (my wonderful quartet) will be singing in
the lobby before the show. Come out Saturday night for a great
show... And stop and say "Hi!"
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Ed Wood ('62)
Re: Ethanol economics
To: Mac Quinlan ('62)
Good logic, Mac. The economics, as I have understood them are
slightly in favor of corn-produced ethanol even with the factors
you identified. As I recall, something like 1.47 gallons of
gasoline equivalents are produced with corn-based ethanol for
each gallon used in its production. Not a super deal, but still
slightly favorable. As you noted, diesel is used as a prime
ingredient, rather than gasoline, and diesel is also readily
available from other sources than imported oil, although only
at a very small level currently.
The thing we need to focus on is not just the impact on the
environment, whatever that may be, but what impact alternative
fuels have on the billions of dollars we're sending to the middle
east to fund terrorist activities. Imagine what would happen if
we could suddenly turn off the spigot of dollars that fund the
jihadists?
The most promising future source of biodiesel that I've run across
is being developed by a company called Solix, based on technology
from Colorado State University in Fort Collins. They use a closed
bioreactor to produce large quantities of algae (pond scum), then
extract diesel fuel from the lipids in the algae. The company has
predicted that the entire country's requirement for diesel fuel
could be produced on 1/2% of the land mass of the US, which makes
it roughly 100 times more sparing in the use of land than corn
production or other biofuel production such as soybeans or canola.
Rather than fertilizer and pesticides to grow fuel crops, algae
requires only photosynthesis and carbon dioxide. Their pilot plant
is being built next to a brewery in Fort Collins, to capture and
use the carbon dioxide that is otherwise spent to the atmosphere.
Larger scale plants would presumably be built next to power plants
to capture and recycle the waste carbon dioxide to produce diesel
fuel. Either that, or we'll have to drink a lot more beer to
supply the carbon dioxide, I suppose.
Sounds like a win-win to me. I hope they succeed.
-Ed Wood ('62)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I am now laughing a lot with Gary and Carol Rice Forister ('62)
here in Kansas City. Carol and I have been remembering old times
and laughing non-stop. I do feel so much better here at this lower
elevation, despite the beauty I will have to accept the fact that
I just can't live in Keystone full time...
I meant to say that I was getting a copy of a l962 Columbian
yearbook, not Sandstorm. I'm getting closer to the little house by
the lake.
Tom Hempill (also of the great class of l962) do you get as good
gas mileage using gas with ethanol in it? We find that our mileage
decreases as these additives increase....
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Donna Bowers Rice (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Biofuels
I am aware that many people don't think of the water issues when
thinking of producing biofuels. I do not have exact figures,
because I do not have the article I read, but it is my
understanding that in order to take corn and make it into a
biofuel, it takes an inordinate amount of water to produce it
(aside from the water that it takes to produce the corn). I am
concerned that not only will food prices go up as farmers turn to
corn, etc. production for biofuels, but with the global warming
causing more areas to become desert, we cannot forget what will
happen to our water tables. Just look at the Yakima River in your
life time, and the Mississippi and the struggle for water in the
west-it is as nonrenewable as oil. I lived in Northern California
for a couple of years and when reading the history of Amador
County, the description of the abundance of water compared to what
we were experiencing there (a huge shortage) was like night and
day. I hope any other Bomber who has more knowledge on the issue
can inform me better by speaking to the water issue. There are
always two sides to every story and I have great faith that
some bright Bomber can point me in the right direction so I can
learn more.
-Donna Bowers Rice (GMC '63) ~ We just got back from Nashville
where my daughter ran the 1/2 Marathon along with 22,000
others-amazing!!! I am really always surprised at just
how many things there are to do other than Opreyland/
Country Music-its a great visit!!
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>>From: Peggy Johnson Tadlock ('63)
To: Betti Avant ('69)
Betti, I am pleased you liked the montage of pictures taken at the
Boise luncheon. I use Adobe Photoshop CS2 for most of my photo
work including making this montage.
A home version that is much less expensive and more user friendly
is Adobe Photoshop Elements. Go to www.Adobe.com and look at both.
If I can help further, please let me know. Again, thank for the
complement, I appreciate it.
-Peggy Johnson Tadlock ('63)
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>>From: Roy Ballard ('63)
Re: Bio
To: Bill Berlin ('56)
The other day there was an article in the local rag about a
company that I believe was about to start a plant that would make
bio diesel our of used tires, which would be a great help to get
rid of all the tires that are stacking up around the area or
state. Have you heard anything about that? They made a comment in
the paper that they have the emission problem solved indeed if
there would be a problem and I think that there surely would be.
-Roy Ballard ('63) ~ Also I'm still looking for the 1968, '69
and '71 pictures of the winning golf teams at the state
tournament, the Bomber teams
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/03/07
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Lenora Hughes ('55), Diane Avedovech ('56)
Myrna Briggs ('56), John Browne ('61)
Tom Hemphill ('62), Donni Clark ('63)
Brad Upton ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathy Ely ('62)
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>>From: Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
Re: LA Mini-reunion
The mini-reunion held in Simi Valley, CA this past Saturday was
fantastic! Got to see Bomber friends from years past, get together
with others we knew and meet many more. I was so happy to get to
spend a bit of time with Wynell Williams Fishburne ('55). It
brought back many memories. Linda Reining ('64) and her family
were there and it is always a great treat to spend time with them.
Rex Hunt ('53wb) was there and it was good to see him looking good
after the sad loss of his beloved wife. Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
and her husband were there! What a treat to see them. Ray Kelly
('63) from our Las Vegas group was there with his wife and his
daughter. Was so happy that they made it over there. Got to meet
Jeanie Walsh Williamson ('63) and that was great. Also there was
Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63) and I was so happy to finally meet her.
Got re-acquainted with Bob Grout ('66wb) and met his wife and
Rich Greenhalgh ('59wb) and also met his wife. There were so many
others there and I know I am forgetting who they were, but we
truly enjoyed each of them.
The tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library was
outstanding. Everyone should go visit it. Wore us out as it is
very large, but it was really worth it.
I probably spelled some names wrong and I can't recall when
everyone graduated, but nonetheless I wanted to let all know how
happy I was to see them.
Bomber Cheers!!!
-Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
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>>From: Diane Avedovech ('56)
Re: the alcohol and fossile fuels debate
I've often thought that using fossil fuel products such as gas,
diesel, plastics, etc. is a tough proposition since we no longer
make dinosaurs that eventually get turned into oil deep in the
earth. I am hopeful that some day we will be able to harness
hydrogen or use such technology as photo cells, or even, God
forbid, nuclear sources for our energy needs. In the meantime,
energy conservation practices and the use of "green" technology,
such as hybrid cars, appears to be an intelligent alternative
until we can figure out the "how" (in an economical way) to
provide the energy that we so depend on.
As for the alcohol debate, corn and other high sugar vegetable
products can be easily fermented to alcohol since we have abundant
natural yeast that do the fermenting for us. For those of us who
have dallied in the making of liquid spirits, making alcohol from
vegetative material is not necessarily hard and sometimes quite
rewarding in spite of what we do. (I knew there was a reason
why I became a microbiologist!) Sun power can even be used to
concentrate the alcohol, which could be an economical boon for
the high sun states. However, I have to agree that at the moment,
alcohol is not truly an alternative to using fossil fuels but a
Band-Aid approach.
As for another possible alternative to dinosaur driven fuels,
there are bacteria found in almost all soils that can manufacture
methane gas from garbage, (note the flaming stacks at landfills
burning off the gas). We do seem to be great garbage producers.
Even cows belch methane gas.
-Diane Avedovech ('56)
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>>From: Myrna Briggs Beebe ('56)
We have two cemetery spaces in Trinity Se - Sunset Memorial
Gardens in Richland we would like to sell. They are valued at
$875 each - Will sell for $1,000 for the two of them. Anyone
interested please email me.
Thank you.
-Myrna Briggs Beebe ('56)
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: biofuels
I guess all the stuff we burn is "bio-fuels", no?.. and, like
the old bandido in "Aladdin", we got teams out there working the
streets, crying "new lives for old!.. new lives for old!"
I think Mac Quinlan ('62) has it sized up pretty well... it's
about a 'no net gain' of 'calories in/ calories out' with corn-
based ethanol. (I don't know if he mentioned that the N part of
the fertilizer is acquired via a process that consumes natural
gas.) Back in the dark years of OPEC-dominated fuel (and those
tasteless solar panels on the White House) the Carter Treasury
Dep't saw fit to issue an "alternative fuels" permit to about
anyone who asked... and I had a 2500 gallon/year permit for a
couple of years. Stuff I made tasted so good I couldn't ever seem
to get it into the chain saw, though. (Whatya do when yer friends
offer ya $20. for a quart of 190 proof that used to be peaches?)
What I found out was that spring grass clippings are about 7%
sugar- and quite fermentable. The focus on converting grains is
PRECISELY because they're subsidized crops... has nothing to do
with efficiency (beyond keeping an existing subsidized system
in place). One of the WORST things that can happen from this
"biomass" craze (which means it'll prob'ly happen) is that a lot
of marginal land that's presently used for grazing or sustaining
wildlife will be put back into rotation (i.e. plowed & planted),
instead of putting some effort into making smart choices of the
kind that pushes the "calorie in/ calorie out" equation in a
good direction. The Canadians are working with methanol from ag
"waste" (straw, stubble, tree thinnings, etc.), which is fine-
for your car or tractor- but you can't drink it. The best oil crop
around will likely be algae farms, using animal manures as the
fertilizer (AHA!- using up a 'problem' to make oil!), since their
little bodies are about 60% oil, and just need to be squeezed.
Maybe the best thing will be to make cars about 1/3 as heavy, and
they'll get better mileage... and put some solar panel-powered
bicycles out there. (I saw one from Australia that had an
aerodynamic shell around a recumbent bike, covered with solar
cells, that had a 1kw hub motor built into the drive wheel...
and would go about 35mph whether you pedaled or not...) Our old
"officially totalled" '84 MB 240D runs on biodiesel- straight from
the bootlegger (um, "factory")... and the only caveat was to maybe
change the fuel filter after the first couple of tankfuls. Maybe
we will see some thoughtful use of feedlots as fuel sources, since
the gases coming out of cattle- both ends- is both flammable, and
a "greenhouse" gas of record. (USDA stats figure that about 16%-
18% of greenhouse gases are emitted by bovines...) I like the word
from Alaska, about fish oil... made me think of those big schools
of carp that used to be so common. One nice thing about all
this is the encouragement for ingenuity and the "do-it yerself"
modality... and the decentralization of energy supplies.
Subsistence isn't independence, exactly... but it's not a bad
thing, either, I don't think... Things like pre-heating water with
a solar panel, and an on-demand unit (electric, gas, whatever)
means you never run out of hot water, and never need to leave a 40
gallon tank full for a month while you go on vacation- and you get
some storage space. (& peeing on the shrubbery means you don't
have to flush your toilet so often... water is getting scarce,
too) chow ^..^
-john browne, jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA - where it's raining
a little... and the barred owls have finally piped down...
and I don't need a fire, tonight.
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>>From: Tom Hemphill ('62)
Re: Ethanol & Biodiesel
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Helen, you asked about fuel mileage. I've been using biodiesel
(not ethanol) and I am not certain what the % mix is, but the
next time I fuel up I'll look to see if its posted on the pump.
I have not experienced any difference in fuel mileage.
I did have a bad experience with 10% ethanol about 20 years ago.
After fueling up I made it about 10 miles and the engine lost
power. I made it home, but had to take the vehicle to a garage
and get it fixed. Evidently the alcohol in the gas cleaned out
the fuel system and left flakes of something that clogged the
fuel line. It was an expensive mess.
-Tom Hemphill ('62)
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>>From: Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
Re: Ronald Reagan Library, get-together
Bombers! We had a wonderful time this last week-end at our little
reunion/get-together/tour. A big THANK-YOU to Jeanie Walsh ('63)
for putting this wonderful tour together for us. Not many people
get to go into the private quarters of the Reagan family so it was
a privileged affair.
I also want to thank Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63) for helping me make
name tags, Bomber awards, navigate me through the freeways (I had
never driven over in that area by myself, so she read the map and
told me where to go while I tried to watch the road and stay on
track). We made it! Marilyn & Jeanie also treated us to Spudnuts.
YES. SPUDNUTS! While I was looking for a picture of a Spudnut on
line, I happened to get one site that told where all the Spudnut
shops were in the U.S. So would you believe Simi Valley was one of
them?! They were genuine Spudnuts but whether they tasted like the
ones in Richland I am not sure. I guess the ones in Richland are
still the BEST! But we had not only Spudnuts, and cake but also
Hokey-Pokey cookies too! Thank-you Judy Shibly Cozad ('63) for
that recipe!
Here is a list of all those who attended:
Jeanie Walsh Williamson ('63)
Rick Maddy ('67)
Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
Rex Hunt ('53wb)
Tami Bond Trudell ('63) and her friend Donna
Connie Foster McLean ('63) and her friend Sherry
Donni Clark Dunphy ('63) and her husband Gary,
son Daniel and grandson Liam
Ellen Foley Pope ('59) and her husband Bill
Shirley Atwood Sun '(58) and her husband Ken
Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55) and her husband Bob
Wynell Williams Fishburne ('55 )and her husband Keith
Bob Grout ('66wb) and his wife Michele
Rich Greenhalgh ('59wb) and his wife Stella
Raymond Kelly ('63), his wife Connie and daughter Nikki
Mike Quane ('63) and his wife Suzanne
Matt Filip ('77) and his wife Shelley and Winston, Bea,
Jeff, and Sharon
Linda Reining ('64) and her family, Traci, Kimberlee, Kevin,
Ronda, Johnathan, Al, Daniel and Emily
All total we had 44 in attendance and 17 of those were Bombers!
For all of you who missed who were planning to come we missed you
very much and do hope you will be able to make it next time.
The best part of all was of course seeing all of you and renewing
old friendships and making new friends. My only regret is not
being able to have more time with all of you and visiting with you
more. So we will just have to do this again! Please stay in touch
and send your pictures in so everyone will be able to see you and
put names with faces. Send your Air Force One pics in as they were
especially nice and clear! Thank-you so much once again everyone
for making this week-end a memorable one! Yeah Bombers! If I don't
get my pictures on here with this message it is because I don't
know how to do it very well yet, but I will.
-Donni Clark Dunphy ('63) ~ from the little house in La Mirada, CA
where the jasmine is about in full bloom and every day the
scent (heavenly) gets stronger! Just a little side note,
Marilyn and I took my granddaughter to tea today in Fullerton
and found out we were in the same tea room and at the same
table where the Red Hat Society Ladies formed their very
first group 7 years ago. That's for all of you Red Hat Ladies!
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Re: Alternative fuels
I believe that if we could convert the methane that Mike Davis ('74)
produces in any given day this county could be free of any oil
consumption. Just a thought.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Jay Siegel ('61), Rick Maddy ('67), Maggie Gilstrap ('74)
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>>From: Jay Siegel ('61)
To all the Bombers that have held me in their thoughts and prayers
since I wrote of the treatment that I was going through, a heart-
felt "Thank you"! Your emails, cards, phone calls and the
knowledge of your concerns have made this much easier.
I must apologize for not getting back sooner, but it isn't over
with. The colon cancer is GONE, and for that I must praise God for
if it hadn't been for the nodules in my lungs, they would not have
found the cancer before is spread. My oncologist told me as far as
he is concerned, I am cancer free. The bad news is that they have
no idea of what the nodules in my lungs are and the next step
is an open chest biopsy (previous needle biopsies have been
inconclusive) and that procedure will not be done until after the
22nd of May when I stop my cumadon regime. I hesitated to say
anything because of the on-going nature of this thing. Please
continue to remember me in your prayers and I will pass on any
news that I get.
Clear blue skies and warm, gentle breezes
-Jay Siegel, The Classic Class of 1961
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Ronald Reagan Library, get-together
The get-together at the Reagan Library was very nice. I had wanted
to go there since I came to SoCal five years ago and the Bomber
reunion there was the perfect reason. Thank you Donni Clark Dunphy
('63), Jeanie Walsh Williamson ('63), Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63) and
all who collaborated to put this together. Always a pleasure and
fun meeting Bombers. The gifts that presidents receive from
leaders of the world are amazing. I cannot recall (thank you
President Reagan), but any gift valued over $50USD(?) is the
property of the American citizens... or something like that. I saw
several pieces I wouldn't mind having on my coffee table. In Yorba
Linda I wanted that .45 that Elvis gave to President Nixon. Oh
well. Here is one of many photos of the same picture that will
probably show up today in the Sandstorm. I was standing on the
base of the Reagan statue and got busted by security. I don't
touch artwork, at least not since my attempt of adding a red dot
with my magic marker on the Mark Tobey... who would notice...
years ago, but I was told to get down. That made me feel like I
was five years old again. Also, a pic of our fabulous name tag –
great job Marilyn ('63)! Nice meeting all of you, particularly
Linda Reining ('64), whom I have missed at the Bakersfield get-
togethers several times. Keep those weather reports coming Linda :-)
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-SoCA/00.html
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
To: Brad Upton ('74)
I will be in Seattle this weekend taking a motorcycle trike class.
I bought a bike (Harley) last October had it converted to a trike
and do not know the first thing about it so thought I should
learn. Are you going to be performing anywhere close by this
weekend?
-Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
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9 Bombers (Including 5 of the Cole Clan) sent stuff:
Marilyn Swan ('63), Peg Sheeran ('63)
David Rivers ('65), Shirley Collings ('66)
the Cole Clan ('50, '55, '63, '63, 66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patti Cole ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janice Wise ('71)
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>>From: Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
I just got back late last night from a great week & 1/2 spent in
sunny Southern California. My dear friend Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
& her husband, Gary, are terrific hosts & tour guides! You missed
your calling, Donni, you should have had a bed & breakfast!!
Donni & I drove up to Simi Valley, CA Friday morning taking the
Pacific Coast Highway through Malibu. We had lunch at a great
little place called Paradise Cove (?), loved sitting there at the
tables & chairs buried in the sand. Onward & eastward, we arrived
at our Holiday Inn Hotel at about the same time Tami Bond Trudell
('63) & her friend, Donna, arrived from Louisiana. We all connected
with Jeanie Walsh Williamson ('63) at her beautiful charming home
in Simi Valley & had a great time getting reacquainted after many
years of not seeing one another. The tour of the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library was wonderful. Many thanks to Jeanie for
getting that set up for us. The reunion/luncheon afterwards was
fun meeting people that you have read about & seen their names in
the Alumni Sandstorm.
Thanks for the kind words Rick Maddy ('67), but it was Donni ('63)
who came up with the Bomber name tags, I only helped her glue
them together. She is a very talented gal & I'm not just saying
that because we're great friends!
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-SoCA/00.html
Sunday on our way back to La Mirada, Donni & I met Tami & Donna
(we actually followed each other on the freeway) at a North
Hollywood theater for a great musical called the "Marvelous
Wonderettes". It was a hoot, if you ever get a chance to see it,
don't miss it. It's about 4 girls at their high school prom & then
10 years later at their high school reunion. The music was great &
lots of laughs!
During the 10 days I was there, we were on a whirl wind tour of
So. Calif. from Simi Valley down to San Diego. We had an all-day
excursion taking Amtrak (haven't been on a train in years!) down
to Old Town & then a trolley & a bus ride out to Sea World. It was
a beautiful day & I managed to get a pretty good sunburn. We had
dinner at one of Old Town's famous restaurants & caught the 8:30
train back to Fullerton. That was a great alternative to driving
the freeway down to San Diego. It was a very long day, but a great
time & makes you realize "we're not as young as we used to be"!
Re: The Boise Luncheon
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-Boise/00.html
It is nice to see pictures of the luncheons in different cities.
I remember that my "much older brother" George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
& my parents used to be good friends with Gary ('63), Kenny ('57)
& Hoyt ('55) Roberts' parents, Alvis & Dorothy back in the '50s &
'60s. Just think, hard to believe we are older now than they were
when they were good friends!
And Sue Nussbaum Reeb ('63), you are looking great girl, but then
you always were!
And as I said before it's nice to see names put to faces that
you've only read about in the Sandstorm. And Peggy Johnson Tadlock
('63) that was a great job you did on Boise's lunch pictures!!
Maybe, just maybe, I'll get brave & have to drive up to Boise from
Salt Lake City to one of your luncheons! How about it Mary Rose
Tansy ('60), if we can't get a SLC lunch going we could drive up
to Boise? Also Donni Clark Dunphy ('63), you could come visit me
& we could drive up to Boise!! Something to think about!
-Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63) ~ from overcast & chilly (46º) Salt
Lake City, UT where it will probably be hotter than we'd
like before too long.
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>>From: Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
Re: Sound of Music
For those of you in North Central WA, (or anywhere for that
matter) - the Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus is putting
on their annual musical this weekend and next - check out
http://www.okanoganmusic.com/
for info on tickets and times. It's an amazing group of singers,
I think, and I'm proud to play a minor lead (no singing from ME).
We spent hundreds of hours building our own terrific sets, etc.,
and the kids in the von Trapp family are SO talented - they just
make you smile....
Come enjoy if you can...
-Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Reagan Bombers
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-SoCA/00.html
I approached Maddy's ('67) post in the 4/4/07 Sandstorm with mild
trepidation... I only had an hour before I had to meet some people
and wasn't sure if I would have enough time. I was so surprised...
it was only half as long as my posts and way, way, way shorter
that Rick's usual... The group photo was great... my ol' (not old)
baby sitter Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55) and her right hand man
were right there smiling big and saying cheese... or something
like that... I take it Maddy was getting busted at the time
because I couldn't see him in the picture... tho the Secret
Service surveillance shot of him reflected in the Declaration of
Independence was unmistakable and I am sorry to inform him that
it will be placed in his growing file for sure... What great turn
out. It was my baby girl's 32nd birthday and I just couldn't make
it... but boy does it look like a great time!
-David Rivers ('65)
PS Just looked again and how could I miss Maddy's
pointy little head hanging on to the ol' Man's right
arm... hope this wasn't just before Rick was hauled
away by the secret police.
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Tomorrow's date provides us with two sets of interesting
sequential numbers.
Early Sunday afternoon (as well as shortly after midnight), it
will be 12:34 5/6/7 AND/OR if you like to include seconds, wait
until a bit after two: 02:03:04 05/06/07
Enjoy!
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: the Cole Clan ('50, '55, '63, '63, 66)
Happy birthday to one of the most thoughtful, caring people on
this planet, our sister Patti ('52).
Love,
Barbara ('50) Karen ('55) Judie ('63) Jackie ('63) Johnny ('66)
and all the Cole Clan
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1 (yes, ONE) Bomber sent stuff:
Betti Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Myrna Bolin ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leo Bustad ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brad Pugh ('66)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: "Sound of Music"
I recall when The Richland Light Opera Company performed the
musical. The next summer I saw the movie in Seattle with my
cousin, Jean Bruntlett ('62). I belonged to a book club at the
time, also. I bought the book that Maria Van Trapp wrote that
the movie was loosely based on. It ended with their immigration
to the U.S.A. and building a lodge in Vermont (in may have been
New Hampshire).That lodge burned to the ground not that many
years ago. I read the book and gave a book report on it in
sophomore English. I loaned the book to a classmate to read and
never got it back (I was none too happy about it). The one thing
I thought interesting in both the play and movie, all the kids'
names were different than in real life. I believe they had some
children together after immigrating.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA - a nippy 37 this morning
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/07/07
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Phil Belcher ('51), Dick Wight ('52)
Barbara Seslar (’60), Helen Cross ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeff Hartman ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathy Clark ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Laverne Vandenberg ('76)
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>>From: Phil Belcher ('51)
We are in the midst of cleaning out boxes and getting ready for
the first yard sale in 20 Years! Its daunting to say the least. I
ran across some papers of my Mother's, (she never threw anything
away) and in them were two copies of the Sandstorm paper. One
was the edition of May 25, 1951 and the other is the edition of
February 11, 1955. They are available to anyone who might like
to have them.
-Phil Belcher ('51) ~ in sunny Pasco. Never thought I'd ever
wind up here!!
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>>From: Dick Wight ('52)
Re: Sound of Music
The Von Trapp family were indeed real people. Maria Von Trapp &
family had a ski resort at Stowe, VT. One of the Von Trapp sons
lived on the outskirts of Waitsfield, VT - had a small farm,
produced some maple syrup. I have cross country skiid on his
property (in the mid '80s)- he seemed a friendly fellow.
Curiously, he dressed himself in traditional Alpine garb of the
'30s such as the costumes we saw in the movie "Sound of Music".
Also bought maple syrup from his enterprise in the same time
period.
-Dick Wight ('52) ~ In Northern Arkansas... Ozark country, 85°
yesterday... no skiing here
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>>From: Barbara Seslar Brackenbush (’60)
To: Myrna Briggs Beebe (’56)
I responded to your entry about two cemetery spaces but have no
way of knowing if you received it. Please email me.
Thanks!
-Barbara Seslar Brackenbush (’60) ~ Richland
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Greetings from the house by the little lake in W. Harrison, IN
where the yard needs lots of TLC as spring has sprung, the grass
is green, and all that survived the short burst of very cold
winter-like weather here in mid April is green and lush. So my
husband is working on our lawnmower again, and I am out weeding
again, and trying to figure out what to plant where things were
lost that didn't survive the burst of winter weather.
The fish are active in the little lake, and the birds are happy,
as is one of our foster cats who has returned to our temporary
abode. The other one decided he'd rather stay where the food comes
from, all the time...
We have almost 2 months left before my husband takes another full
time job, this time in the ministry of the Methodist church. We
enjoyed seeing our church friends again today, and we are enjoying
meeting up with our friends here also, as much as we did seeing
friends and family along our way from Washington to here and back.
I'm planning my trip back for my 45th reunion in September. My
friend from Japan, Kazuko will join me, as my husband won't be
able to attend. And we'll hit some highlights of Washington like
Whidbey Island, the N. Cascade Highway (I hope it will be open in
September), and the Gorge and Mary Knoll museum. But right now
I need to concentrate on my house here, as I think we will be
having Dutch guests at the end of this week, and I have lots to
do...
It's fun to travel, but it's nice to be home again...
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ at home in the house by the little lake.
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>>Dorothy Warren Berkson ('57) ~ 3/6/39 - 4/7/07
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/08/07
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7 Bombers and 2 Bomber Spouses sent stuff:
Elva McGhan ('50), Shirley Rae Drury ('51)
Mike Clowes ('54), Alice Hanthorn ('59)
Shirley Collings ('66), Pam Ehinger ('67)
Ken Staley ('68), Alice Morgan (Bomber Spouse)
Dale Brunson (Bomber Spouse & Dad)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dick Coates ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim McKeown ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dennis Barr ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pete Overdahl ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Hogan ('70)
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>>From: Elva McGhan Wallace ('50)
Re: My Cousin
My cousin Ruth McGhan Kamla passed away May 5, 2007 in Grandview,
WA. She was born in Richland and graduated from Richland High
School in 1938. She grew up in the original Richland house at
the corner of Cullum and Davenport. She was a retired RN.
-Elva McGhan Wallace ('50)
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>>From: Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51)
To: Phil Belcher ('51)
Phil, I'd love to have the May 25, 1951 Sandstorm or a copy
thereof. I believe Margaret Dowis ('51-RIP) and I were co-editors
if I don't disremember. I'd love to see what it has in it. Thanks
for making the offer and not just getting rid of it.
Cheers,
-Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
For those of you who can't wait for the next issue of the Club 40
DustStorm (in your mailbox sometime next week); the schedule of
events [http://www.richlandclub40.org/2007ReunionSchedule.html]
and registration form [http://www.richlandclub40.org/2007ReunRegisForm.jpg]
are now on the Club 40 Web Page. [http://www.richlandclub40.org/]
Just click and print and you'll have one before anyone else.
But, wait, there's more. Members of classes up to 1949, by vote
of the Board of Directors, will get a 20% discount on their meal
costs. This does not apply to non-Bomber/Beaver/Bronc/Colt
spouses (or significant others); and does not apply at the door.
The only way to get in on this deal is to register on the form.
The form coming with the DustStorm does not show this discount,
but you can still get it. All of this in honor of the 20th
anniversary of the Club's founding.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ surviving the "heat wave"
in Mount Angel, OR.
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>>From: Alice Hanthorn Johnson ('59)
To: Missy Kenney ('59)
WOW, Missy I knew those guys! The Most Happies. That was years
ago back when the choirs was The Phabolius Phoenicns. The choir
was gold medalist on a regular basis back then. I got to be their
UNofficial photographer and coat rack when they did sing outs. One
of the proudest singouts I remember was singing for Pres. Bush
(Sr.) on one of his visits during fund rising. He was so kind, he
had heard that one of the quartet members was not feeling well
(fever or?) but came out anyway, ... (the show must go on.)
He saw me in the lobby with this pile of coats and asked “Will,
you be sure and tell him that the quartet was great, and I
appreciate his sacrifice” and to be sure to go home and get some
rest. He sounded like a grandpa not the most powerful man on
earth.
That tells you how far back I go with the group. I have gone to
their web site and there are some of the old faces I remember from
back then. Do you have the names of the Happy guys? I know one was
Gary but the last name has gone to a senior moment, darn I hate
those. I know you will have a good time with them and I will add
my recommendation to others to go and enjoy a great show!!!
-Alice Hanthorn Johnson ('59)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: What's New Today at tricityherald.com from 5/7/07 TCHerald
Richland grad Travis Buck ('02) was interviewed this week on XM
Radio after his clutch two-run homer helped the Oakland A's beat
the Boston Red Sox. Read about it at
http://www.sportstricities.com/sportstc/degerman/
Way to go, Travis!
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Happy Birthday.. a day late! to Kathy Clark! Dang Kathy we go back
over 50 years now! We have been friends since we were kids in
Christ the King! Even our parents were friends! What good memories
I have of those time! Hope you had a Great Day! Take Care
Bombers Rule!
-Pam Ehinger The Blue Ribbon Class of '67
see ya at the reunion! 40 years! YIKES!
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>>From: Ken Staley ('68)
Re: Prom Night
It was Prom Night in Bomberville Saturday... invoking some rather
special memories.
But... try as I might, I cannot remember where my date and I had
dinner.
Where was THE PLACE to eat for Prom Night in the Late '60s?
-Ken Staley ('68)
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>>From: Alice Morgan (Bomber Spouse)
Walt ('60) and I read the entry by Dick Wight ('52) and wondered
what part of Northern Arkansas Dick lives in. We live in the
Ozarks also. Our home is in Cherokee Village Arkansas.
Wife of a Richland Bomber,
-Alice Morgan
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>>From: Dale Brunson (Bomber Spouse & Dad)
Re: Von Trapp family
Here's a good site to see the Lodge, dining areas, etc. that was
established by the Von Trapp family near Stowe, VT. We've had
lunch there on two separate occasions and it is indeed a beautiful
setting.
http://www.trappfamily.com/familystory/history.php?tid=156
-Dale Brunson (Bomber husband (Glenda Lattin ('66) and father of
two Bombers
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/09/07
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11 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Colt Funeral Notice today:
Dick McCoy ('45), Mike Ragland ('57), Mary Rose ('60),
Sandy Carpenter ('61), Donni Clark ('63), Mike Quane ('63)
Rosalie Lansing ('63), Roy Ballard ('63), Bill Wingfield ('67)
Betti Avant ('69), Vic Marshall ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry Lukins ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Bill & Mary Bailey ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Val Trent ('70)
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>>From: Dick McCoy (The Tin Can Class of 1945)
To: Jim McKeown ('53)
Ol' buddy, didn't you just have a birthday a couple of months ago?
Have a good one, anyway.
-Dick McCoy from the Tin Can Class of 1945
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>>From: Mike Ragland ('57)
Re: May 8, 2007
I can't believe we forgot the "8th of May" celebrations. All old
WSU grads should remember this holiday.
-Mike Ragland ('57)
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>>From: Mary Rose Tansy ('60)
Re: Alice Morgan's (Bomber Spouse) entry
I was glad to see your entry about you and Walt ('60) living in
northern Arkansas. I have wondered about Walt over the years and
didn't know if he was still in Richland or not. I thought he was
from Oklahoma and wonder how you ended up in Cherokee Village
Arkansas. I could not find Cherokee Village on my map.
We drove through that area last summer to see my husband's son
in Wynne, AR. Also, most of my relatives still live in northern
Arkansas, Melbourne and Sidney area so I have visited there a lot
in my life. My older sister Ginger Rose Reed ('55) would literally
turn green as we went around those hills in the Ozarks. The
previous summer while visiting in Wynne, we drove up to the
Blanchard Springs Caverns and the Ozark Folk Center. Were we near
you? Things have changed so much since I was young and would
vacation there that it is hard for me (especially Branson). I
remember the days when my father would stop and buy a big ripe
watermelon and put it in a cold spring up in the Ozarks. We would
play for awhile and then he would split it open and we would eat
the cold melon. A beautiful memory. (For some reason food is
always connected to my memories!!)
-Mary Rose Tansy ('60)
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>>From: Sandy Carpenter Lee ('61)
Re: Place to Eat on Prom Night
To: Ken Stalely *;68)
I can remember two great popular places to eat on prom nights in
the '60s, and those were Adrian's down on GWWay, and the Tahitian
in the Uptown Shopping Center. Most times, as I remember, I would
order chicken fried steak because it was easy to eat and you
didn't have to worry about messing up in front of your date. Oh,
the things you worry about when you're young & foolish.
Anyway, the food was always good at these 2 places, and funny, I
don't remember any other places, do any of you?
-Sandy Carpenter Lee ('61)
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>>From: Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
Re: Sound of Music
I remember so well the first time I saw Sound of Music. I was
home in Richland and Connie Foster McLean ('63), her sister Lucy
Foster Smith ('65), their Mom and I went to the Richland Village
Theater. I was pregnant with my first child.
When my husband and I visited the Von Trapp Lodge in Vermont about
l0 years ago we met Rosemarie as she was coming down the stairs.
She stopped and spoke with us for awhile. She told us she was the
youngest of their children. She was performing that night but we
had already made other dinner plans. She was charming to speak
with though and had her Austrian costume on and her hair braided
on her head.
After 9/11 my daughter saw The Von Trapp Children perform for the
firemen, in New York, when she was there with her church group
ministering to the people. She brought me home their CD.
Through the years the stage play, movie, books, the real family
and the music has certainly filled out hearts and lives with the
"sound of music" Those songs have become part of the fabric of our
lives!
Re: The Bomber RR Library pics.
Hopefully they will be up today as I have had some trouble getting
them up and out. I thought they would be on Sandstorm yesterday
but maybe my computer didn't work again. Please, others of you
send your pics in as we have several who have been asking for
more.
By the way, the Duntons, Bill and Lynn, Mary Lou Watkins Rhebeck
('63), Kerry Forsythe ('64), Sherri Daugherty Elliot ('67), Bill
Chapman ('60), and Mandy Taylor Holmes ('97), you were missed!
Next time!
-Donni Clark Dunphy ('63) ~ from the little house in La Mirada, CA
where the jasmine is in full bloom, the peach tree is loaded
with little green peaches, my tomato plants are 2" high and
we are having heat in the 90s! Ugh!
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[Donni, I got all the pictures you sent... and the same pictures
from Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63), too. I'm trying to get the names
that Marilyn sent on the pictures for everyone... that's a bit of
a puzzle. I'm adding them to the ones that Rick Maddy ('67) sent.
If anybody else has pictures, send them to pix@richlandbombers.com
and I'll get them ALL on the same page. Once we get them ALL, I'll
let everybody know where they can be seen. -Maren]
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>>From: Mike Quane ('63)
Re: Reagan Library Tour
I have finally returned home from my short adventure to Southern
California and I want to thank Jeanie Walsh Williamson ('63) and
Donni Clark Dunphy ('63) for a job well done in putting together
an excellent tour and reunion of the Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library.
The behind the scene tour of the Reagan's private quarters was
a real privilege. You know it is something special by the level
of nervousness of the docent (tour guide). The docent was just
getting over the fact he was guiding former "bombers" when he
got the word he would be bring the Bomber group up the private
quarters. He nervously mentions several times that the public is
not allowed in the private quarters. Thanks again Jeanie.
This reunion gave me the chance to place faces with names as well
as meet many new Bombers.
My wife Suzanne thoroughly enjoyed the interaction and the chance
to visit with my "old" classmates. She specially enjoyed the '63
class mates. She was surprised they all appeared normal after
hearing all my stories of my Richland buddies. She enjoyed talking
with Tami Bond Trudell, and asked if it was too late to nominate
Tami for the "nicest" person for the class of 1963. I pointed out
that it has only been 44 years, but I am sure it would be just
fine and seconded the nomination.
It was a friendly group that made everyone feel at ease. Thanks
again for a great day.
-Mike Quane ('63) ~ rom the foothills of San Jose, CA
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[Mike, I'm SURE you took pictures, right? Tell Suzanne that I
agree with her that Tami is a good choice since Tami was my very
first "best friend" in kindergarten at Spalding. Tami now lives
in the same town as my little sister, Julie ('69wb) - small world.
I've known Tami ALMOST as long as I've known you. -Maren]
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>>From: Rosalie Lansing Haag ('63)
Re: Place to Eat on Prom Night
To: Ken St alley *;68)
Well back in the early sixties we went to The Tahitian Room, with
Bob Sturgis ('62). The there was the Ray's Golden Lion, otherwise
it was the Desert Inn Hotel restaurant. Then I suppose lots of
kids went over to Pasco. It had about 2 places right there on
Lewis St. Dang can't remember the names. Other than that they
went to Zip's. Boy what great memories. I loved all my beautiful
dresses. My mother was an awesome seamstress, and she spent hours
sewing just for me. How blessed was I? How I miss my Momma!!!
-Rosalie Lansing Haag ('63)
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>>From: Roy Ballard ('63)
Re: Golf Team
I'm still looking for the names of the members of the winning
state golf team for 1971. I have a '71 annual, but don't know
who the guys are that won the state title. Any help would sure
be appreciated.
Thanks,
-Roy Ballard ('63)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
To: Ken Staley ('68)
Re: Where was the place to eat for Prom Night
I can't remember either, but seems like it was some place in
Sunnyside in the '60s does anyone remember the name of the
place in Sunnyside?
I bet Don Andrews ('67) remembers. How about it Donny?
-Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67) ~ From sunny
Santa Fe, NM where it's a little chilly in the am, but
great bike riding in the pm.
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Thanks Dale Brunson (Bomber Spouse/Dad) for the link to the von
Trapps. I should have known it was von not van but my mind doesn't
always pick up my errors until I've hit the send key. I looked
through the site and it's very interesting. I guess it was longer
ago than I thought that the lodge burned down (1980). I was
thinking it was fairly recently. Another side note to the movie
that cousin Jean and I went to. At the end when the police are
looking in the grave yard at the convent for the family and aren't
found- a gentleman sitting behind us let out a big sigh of relief.
Everyone in that area of the theater started laughing and I'm sure
the other patrons were wondering what was so funny about that
scene.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where it hit the mid 70s yesterday
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>>From: Vic Marshall ('71)
Re: The sign at Wascher's Mobil
During my high school years, I worked part time at Pete Wascher's
gas station on the corner of Newcomer and GWWay. It was maybe more
than part time - I remember being there for hours alone at times
(we were open until 10PM). Anyway, Pete had a lettered sign up in
his office- and I must have read the dang thing a thousand times -
so much so that I think it became somehow ingrained.
Anyway - I have thought of his message over the years and it was
always good advice. I never knew where it came from. Well, now
with the internet it becomes much easier to research and so I
googled the beginning line and find that it was actually composed
by a gentleman named Elbert Hubbard in 1906. Elbert was quite the
prolific writer in his day and came up with a few other gems -
~ An ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness.
http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/2687
~ Don't take life too seriously. You'll never get out of it alive.
http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/2088.html
~ Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus
handicapped.
http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/285.html
~ Never explain--your friends do not need it and your enemies
will not believe you anyway.
http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/100.html
~ Many a man's reputation would not know his character if they
met on the street.
http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/38591.html
~ The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually
fearing you will make one.
http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/26991.html
Pete had taken a fairly lengthy treatise and condensed it down to
it’s salient points. Here’s how I remember it:
If you work for a man, in heaven’s name- work for
him. Speak well of him and stand by the institution
he represents. If you must eternally growl, condemn
and find fault- resign your position and once you
are on the outside- damn to your hearts content but
while you are a part of that institution-support it.
If you do not, the first high wind that comes along
will blow you away- probably you will never know
why!!!
If there are any of you out there that frequented Wascher's- I
hope you remember "Pete’s sign"- he was a good man and gave quite
a few of us a good start in developing strong work ethics, a bit
of an education in mechanics (but more on washing car windows-
inside and out), and a chance to rub elbows with all those North
Richland elite (we had most of the doctors that had charge
accounts there).
Life wasn't all work at Wascher's - we used to have our share
of fun, too. As some of you may recall, Pete was a member of
the "Gashouse Gang" (along with Bob Johnson (Bomber Dad and
pharmacist) and the owner of Malley's Drug Store – (Don Miller)
and a bunch of others. Every Halloween, they would play major
pranks on each other. One year they put Miller's old station wagon
up on the roof of Malley's and it made the national press.
It was my job a couple of years to "protect" Pete's assets - his
gas station and the oil trucks used for home heating oil delivery.
I think one year I did let someone let the air out the truck
tires. Pete was always a good sport about things.
Part time jobs were a part of a lot of kids after school lives.
Any good stories out there? I may come back with some other
recollections from that time.
-Vic Marshall ('71) " Beverly Hills, MI - where the Pistons and
the Red Wings are both on Playoff winning streaks right now...
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/10/07
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11 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Mary Triem ('47), Missy Keeney ('59), Mac Quinlan ('62)
Helen Cross ('62), Tami Bond ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Jo Miles ('64), Bob Grout ('66wb), Bill Wingfield ('67)
Darlene Napora ('69), Mike Franco ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chuck Lollis ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don Andrews ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Suzanne Christensen ('85)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dwayne Bussman ('98)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery ('47)
To: All Senior Bombers
The class of '47 is celebrating our 60th year and are missing
some addresses. One I can't find now is Bill Earp - does anyone
know where he is?
Thanks!
-Mary Triem Mowery, a '47 Bomber
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Prom dinners
To: Alice Hanthorn Johnson ('59)
Three of the guys in THE MOST HAPPY FELLAS are original to the
quartet. Their current bass is a "recycled" bass. The Tenor, Bob
Hodge/s (?) is amazing. He just opens his mouth and sings with
such ease that you could just melt in to the carpeting. I have to
admit to being disappointed that they didn't do their "Wizard of
Oz" package on Saturday night. They were entertaining but the OZ
thing knocks your socks off. There were lots of Bombers at the
performance and it was fun to say "Hi" and get hugs! My quartet
even got to sing "A Good Man is Hard to Find" for Ken Meigs ('59),
One of the things I've learned about Barbershop over the years...
it's more than a hobby... It's a "life-style!" "Gee, Honey, it's
only one night a week!"
Re: Prom night dinners
Wasn't there a place in Pasco where we would go for Prom night
dinners and Tolo called the TOP HAT CAFE?? I remember Chicken
Fried Steak being an entree of choice for me also. How paranoid
and self conscious is that??
-Missy Keeney ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Frank "Mac" Quinlan ('62)
Re: Wascher's Mobil
To: Vic Marshall ('71)
Vic, I can't believe that you remembered all that stuff about the
gas station and Pete, but you forgot where the gas station was
located! If you are like me, you probably made one of those Homer
Simpson sounds right after you hit "send".
-Frank "Mac" Quinlan ('62)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I remember going to a place in Pasco to eat after Prom or maybe
before going to the dance actually. I think it was called the Red
Lion, but that doesn't feel like it's right. I always ordered
shrimp because it was "easy to eat".
I was looking at my copy of my l962 Columbian I got from Ed Wood ('62).
It is really fun to try and remember what happened back then....
Our 45 year reunion in September will be fun
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ in the house by the little lake where
it's trying to be humid, but actually the weather here is
beautiful now...
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>>From: Tami Bond Trudell ('63)
Re: Simi Valley Luncheon/Reagan Library Tour
Hey Bombers,
Like the rest of the group that were able to attend the Simi
Valley Luncheon, I too want to say what a great time it was and
well worth the trip. First let me say those of you who did not
attend were really missed. I especially missed not getting to see
Judy Shibly Cozad ('63), Roy Ballard ('63), and good friend Larry
Bowls ('64) and his wife Donna Young Bowls ('64). I thought all of
you were originally signed up to attend and was so disappointed
when I found out you guys were not coming!
My friend from Louisiana, Donna, traveled with me and asked if I
was good friends with those ’63 grads who attended. I said, "No
not really", but because everyone was so gracious and friendly,
she got the impression we had all been close in school. Jeanie
Walsh Williamson ('63) and Donni Clark Dunphy ('63) did a
wonderful job organizing and executing a really fun weekend for
us. I also want to thank Ann Engle Schafer and Fred Schafer (both
'63) for taking away my apprehension about attending a luncheon/
mini reunion and assuring me it would be lots of fun. Without
their encouragement, I wouldn't have taken the plunge.
I too have sent some pictures, and hope Maren doesn't have to do
too much to make them viewable.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-SoCA/00.html
To: Mike Quane ('63)
Trust me, I know I am not the "nicest" in our class, but that was
very nice of Suzanne to say it. I am so glad you came over to sit
with us for lunch and that way we were able to learn even more
about Mr. Quane (arson candidate – private joke, when Suzanne
spilled the beans about Mike). We all laughed about that one.
-Tami Bond Trudell ('63) ~ Zachary, LA where it is 87° and humid,
our summer is here!
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
To: Ken Staley ('68)
Re: Where was the place to eat for Prom Night
Tri-City Country Club in Kennewick...
http://www.tccountryclub.com/golf/proto/tccountryclub/
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Jo Miles ('64)
Re: Wascher's Mobil Service
I'd hoped to show my children all the places I grew up in
Richland, but there's a void where Wascher's Mobil Service and
Kaiser's Market once stood at the corner of GWWay and MacMurray
Ave. The glory days happened in the 1960s when gasoline was 27
cents per gallon. When you purchased $2 or more you got your
windshield cleaned, oil stick dipped, and radiator checked.
Station Manager, Don Davis ('59) hired kids like Jim Ott ('64),
Peter Bradway ('67) and myself while owner Pete Wascher, ran the
home heating oil part of the business. I used to hand wax those
big tankers on my days off for about 10 bucks a truck. Among other
things, you could rent a U-Haul trailer when one of us would lie
on our backs in the 110° heat attempting to find the right wires
to crimp a connection between the tail lights from car to trailer.
Station wagons were the worst. If you needed an oil change on the
weekend, reliable Kip Jones ('60?) would be there to do it and
help keep an eye on the teenaged employees who Don trusted not to
take free Orange Crush out of the pop machine. We also busted
tires before there were Les Schwab workers running around like
their hair was on fire. The year of the big Hanford Strike, '66 I
think it was, union sympathizers scattered buckets of nails all
over the highway. Dozens of victims dragged their flats into the
nearest service station, and you guessed it, Wascher's Mobil,
where a lucky 19 year old pounded out tire repairs for $1.35 per
hour. (Enough to buy four packs of Marlboros.) Not a problem,
though. At 10pm the station was locked down and I caught a ride
with Mike Jennings ('64-'65) out to Beer Flats. Before you could
finish a chorus of “It's Lucky when you live out West”, we'd pile
into Byron Shaw's ('64) father's Ford Falcon and begin racing
through the sagebrush chasing jack rabbits. Right behind him,
bouncing through a cloud of dust was Bob "Tuna" Mattson ('64)
behind the wheel of his Mom's 2 door Falcon. You could count on
Tuna to grind metal in every gear and run the gas tank on empty
all night while chomping down on the ever present Camel non-
filter. In Byron's car, flying blindly through the darkness, it
was like the end of a Thelma and Louise movie except in this case
all the Bomber white knuckle passengers were crying out for Jesus
to please spare their lives! The Oh "S" word came out a lot too,
I remember.
We never got busted at Beer Flats, but the night the brilliant
party planners hauled the kegs down to the willows just off GWWay
near where the Shiloh now stands, a lot of people went to jail
and got their cars impounded. Two weeks later we asked the police
officer who worked Zip's on the weekend what became of the kegs.
He told us the sergeants were going to take them home and have a
party, but the kegs exploded before they got a chance. Six years
later, Mike became a cop. Gosh, those days were fun.
-Jo Miles ('64)
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66wb)
Maren: Here's the pictures I took of the Bomber Luncheon when I
was at the Reunion with Donni.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-SoCA/00.html
-Bob Grout ('66wb)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
To: Donny Andrews ('67)
Yoppy Booday to you today, Donny.
Tonight your bride Jane Andrews (?late '70s or early '80s?) I
don't know, she just looks so young, will do anything you want
her to do.
Have a good one and I'll see you next week where we'll get
together and celebrate yours and Diamond Dave's BD.
-Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67) ~ at the little casita
in sunny Santa Fe, NM at the foot of the Sangre De Cristo's.
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>>From: Darlene Napora Shuley ('69)
To: Bill Wingfield ('67) & Ken Staley ('68)
The place in Sunnyside where people ate for Prom was called the
Safari Room with an African motif including Zulu masks & spears
etc. (I couldn't remember the name even though I ate there, but
my husband who is from Sunnyside helped me out!)
-Darlene Napora Shuley ('69)
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
Man oh man... Vic Marshall ('71) wrote that he worked at Wascher's
Mobile at the corner of GWWay and NEWCOMER?!?!?!? Vic, that was
McMurray wasn't it? I know we are all getting old... right across
the street was the grocery store (Campbell's?) and next door was
the drug store (Johnson's before Malley's, I think). Had the real
lunch counter in back where you went in and actually bought penny
candy for a penny... and were served... a lady actually gave you
the candy and took your penney!
Anyway Vic, let me know but I don't think that cross street was
Newcomer...
Bomber Cheer to all
-Mike Franco ('70)
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>>Dawn Kaas Manis ('71) ~ 9/20/53 - 5/5/07
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/11/07
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim McKeown ('53), Pappy Swan ('59)
Missy Keeney ('59), Bill Chapman ('60)
Betty Neal ('62), Donni Clark ('63)
Linda McKnight ('65), Vic Marshall ('71)
Jeff Johnson ('78)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill McCue ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave Doran ('72)
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>>From: Jim McKeown ('53)
To: Dick McCoy (class of 45/46 or whatever)
Dick,
The birthday that you remembered a couple of months ago, was my
older (heavy on the older) brother Tom ('53), on the 24th of
March. I'm afraid that my 72nd was the 8th of May. Besides being
Harry Truman's and Don Rickles birthday, it was also VE day...
the end of the war in Europe. I was celebrating my 10th birthday
in Portland, OR... and our folks gave us money for the movies
downtown. We lived in the old Guilds Lake district, and had to
take the 23rd Street streetcar downtown, and I remember that
Tom and I went to the Paramount Theater. During the movie, the
news flashed across the screen that Germany had surrendered, and
the place went bonkers. We headed outside and the celebration was
unbelievable... It took us a couple of hours to get home, but it
is a fantastic memory of that time.
Richard, if I remember correctly, you were in uniform somewhere...
right?
-Jim McKeown ('53) ~ from very sunny and very hot Sacramento
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Those Darn Elves are at it again...
There I was the day before yesterday, the hottest day this spring,
swinging me machete and hacking me way into Mrs. Pappy's Secret
Garden (so secret that it has taken me all spring to find the
entrance). OK, it's not really so secret. It's just overgrown
because she can't get out and do the yard work like she used to
and I chose to go turkey hunting instead. So the spring rains came
and the garden transformed itself into it's own impersonation of a
south seas tropical jungle.
Anyway, there I was clad in khaki knee socks, jungle shorts and
shirt, and matching "Bawana Jim" pith helmet. I watch Bill
O'Reilly so I was trying to keep it pithy (sorry). It had taken me
all morning to get this far. Pausing to wipe the dripping sweat
from me wrinkled brow, I drank freely of the cool waters in me
old blanket covered canteen. I've had it since I was a kid in
Richland. It's all rusty and corroded inside and out, but a couple
drops of bleach added to the water and it's good as new. Never
throw anything away, as long as it is still functional (or
reasonably close to it).
It had been a long, difficult, and dangerous trek just getting
this far, safely. Patting me faithful dog Darby, me yellow
Labrador Retriever, on her head, I managed to gasp, "Tough going
ol' girl, yer a good dog fer sticking close and protecting yer
master!" The dog rolled her eyes and looked back down the trail
that I had hacked out of the forbidding jungle ... all 10 feet of
it. I had just poured a little water into a tin cup for Darby,
which she immediately rejected with crossed eyes. Persnickety dog!
It was about that time that we heard them.
Little high pitched squeaky voices filtered to us through the
exotic bird calls of Yellow-headed blackbirds, House finches,
Magpies, and a plaintive Quail in the forested vegetation ahead.
Ah Ha! We had finally found them -- The elusive elves. Ever since
Lowiq and Bogart were released by the authorities following the
confiscation of their tiny F-14 Tomcat Fighter by the National
Department of Homeland Security, the elves had disappeared into
near total seclusion.
Oh, throughout the winter, Darby and I occasionally found their
tiny footprints in the mud at the edge of the puddle in my
driveway. And, we saw tiny ice skating streaks on the frozen
puddle when it iced over a time or two. But, all other traces of
the wee people had vanished. Even their little village had been
dismantled and removed overnight. That was right after the wayward
twosome were released and returned from incarceration following
their national joyride. You may recall their buzzing of company
picnics, rodeos, fairs, miniature golf courses and Bert Wells
performances at senior centers, and stealing gas from a
"gazillion" lawn mowers to fuel their tiny "Top Gun" vehicle.
Meanwhile back in the jungle, Darby and I crawled side by side on
our bellies until we could finally part the bushes and gaze out on
a well manicured strip of green grass which strangely resembled
... a runway. No, it does not surprise me either. Darby and I
exchanged knowing glances. Ummm Hmmm! I knew those little guys
were up to something. Another aerial adventure seems to be in
the making. As I maintained surveillance through me little bird
watching binoculars, Darby, my investigative reporting "snoop
dog," snapped pictures on Mrs. Pappy's little digital camera. To
see what Darby and I beheld go to the following link.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Swan/070511-Elf1.jpg
And the saga of elfin shenanigans continues...
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) and Darby O'Swanasee (NAB--JMD) ~
Burbank, WA where we are theenking that it is highly
probable that our friend, fellow Bomber, military
historian, and computerized picture guru, Dennis
Hammer ('64) has and will have much to do with some
of the future pictorial coverage of elfin adventures.
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Correction
Well, between the two of us we totally screwed that one up! We
sang to JIM Meigs who was class of '58, not Ken Meigs who was
class of '59. I said Ken '58. I had forgotten there was a Meigs
in our class but then . . . . . I'm OLD! What can I say???
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Bill Chapman ('60)
When my friends down here in Southern California hear that I was
on the internet checking out my high school website, they always
ask "why?" because high school was such a long time ago. They
don't understand what it means to have been (and still be) a
Richland Bomber! I just turned 65, and I still have a Bomber
pennant hanging on the wall in the den (right next to my WSU
one!!). This website is awesome! Sorry I missed the recent
"reunion" in Simi Valley. My wife and I were in South Carolina
at the time!!
-Bill Chapman ('60)
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>>From: Betty Neal Brinkman ('62)
Re: Prom night dinners
I remember going over to Pasco to the "Simatar" restaurant. It was
just as you crossed the new bridge (new then) somewhere close to
KORD. I'm not sure of the spelling of the restaurant. It was good
and they had a big room where we were all seated together.
-Betty Neal Brinkman ('62)
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>>From: Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
Re: Prom night
I just have to tell this story since prom night, places to eat
and the Tahitian room were brought up. It was my sophomore year
and I was going with Ronnie Miller ('61), a senior. It was the
Thanksgiving formal, my very first prom. I was wearing Glenda
Burdsall's )'63) tangerine formal that night (loved that color).
I had a tierra in my hair and those fake rhinestone shoes on my
feet. I thought I looked like a Princess, I certainly felt like
one. We went to the Tahitian room that night. It was my very first
time to eat in what I thought was a fancy restaurant. You have to
understand, I was from West Richland and worked at the Mexican
Inn. We were all sitting at a big round table, there must have
been about 8 of us. Among Ronnie's friends were David Simmons ('61-RIP(
and Saralyn Reil ('62), two of the cheerleaders. I don't think I
had ever eaten a steak out before. As I drew my knife back to cut
my steak, I must have pressed down too hard as the whole plate
popped up and flipped over on to my lap. Ronnie, being the
ultimate jokester made a big scene and of course everyone was
laughing and probably didn't think to much of it. But... me... I
was absolutely mortified and all I could wish for at that moment
was that I could slip under the table and never reappear. That
memory will forever be etched in my mind, but I have no memory of
how I recovered or the rest of the night.
We ate at the Top Hat in Pasco and there was somewhere else we
ate at in the Kennewick Highlands but can't remember the name.
I do remember though when they opened a pizza place up in the
Kennewick Highlands because it was the first time I ever had
a pizza that didn't come out of a can. It was a pineapple and
Canadian bacon. Yum! Chicken fried steak was always my favorite
then too. And at the time I believed it was made out of chicken.
Re: Bomber Reagan Library Tour/get- together
When I listed a few names the other day of those who were missed,
I was referring to the locals. I certainly didn't mean to slight
anyone. Tami Bond Trudell ('63) mentioned a couple more and I
would just like to add Roy Ballard ('63) and his wife, Nancy
Erlandson Ballard ('67), and Bill Scott ('64) and his wife,
Cherrie Tempero Scott ('64). too. Missed everyone who could not
come!
-Donni Clark Dunphy ('63) ~ from the little house in La Mirada, CA
where it was hot again today and my weeds are begging to be
picked!
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
Re: Portland/Vancouver Area Bomber Lunch
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-PDX/00.html
We had a wonderful time, and two hours flew by too fast. It was
really great to have Bombers attend for the first time ever:
Becky Wersen Fletcher ('65), Kathy Wersen Alder ('64), and John
Fletcher ('64). I hope they will become regulars at our luncheons.
We did a little fun thing that required a little writing. The
question most popular was:
"What is one of your most memorable experiences of growing up in
Richland?" We got so carried away talking and eating that pretty
soon all the little slips of paper from the left side of the table
ended up with me, and we didn't have time to discuss our memories.
So, thought I would share with the Alumni Sandstorm.
- Fourth of July Fireworks at Bomber Bowl.
- The summer the Army invaded Richland for troop training in the
desert, and bought up all the peanut butter and Kool Aid. (And
all the beer in town too)
- Falling out of the cherry tree on the 6th grade report card day
and breaking both arms.
- Chasing after mosquito fogger trucks
- Sleeping in the back yard, running around, and stealing peaches.
- When Sharon Tate ('61wb-RIP) was made Miss Richland in 1958.
Just a few of the memories we all share about "our home town". We
were talking about how Richland has changed so much, it doesn't
even feel like home anymore... at least we have our memories... Oh
and check out Tom Hemphill's ('62) T-shirt. We all are proud to be
Bombers... but we pretty much all agreed that wouldn't be the
right attire to wear to the airport (unless you wanted to meet
some folks from Homeland Security!
Upcoming... our Bomber Picnic will be on Sunday, August 18th at
Battle Ground State Park. More information to follow. We are
hoping to have a big crowd this year, and have some folks visit
from up north, and the Seattle area. This will hopefully include
Fife Bombers, also.
In the future... some ideas for additional activities are being
discussed including a trip to a winery. I would love to hear other
ideas you might have. What about a trip on the Stern wheeler for
lunch, and a cruise of the Willamette, or up the Columbia Gorge? I
know it would be a little more than our usual lunch cost, but what
fun!! With our Senior Discounts, or the Entertainment book, it
could be affordable... .
Re: Prom Night Restaurants
Didn't the Safari Room in Sunnyside have monkeys or birds in the
dining room??? I got such a kick out of the people who remember
what they ate on Prom Night. I know I ate something because I
remember picking up the fork, but have no clue what was on the
plate...
Bomber Hugs,
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
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>>From: Vic Marshall ('71)
Re: Wascher's Mobil
To: Mac Quinlan ('62) and Mike Franco ('70)
BUSTED!!! Well, the senior moments are setting in - OF COURSE it
was McMurray and GWWay. Don't know where the Newcomer came from -
not much commerce on that corner. It was great to read Jo Miles ('64)
reminisces. And he is correct - it was actually Don Davis ('59)
who ran the gas station. But Pete was usually around somewhere,
making sure that his namesake was well represented I do remember
Jo and Pete Bradway ('67) - stopping by when they were in town.
Pete was a drill sergeant in the Marines by then ('70-'71), if I
remember correctly. And Kip Jones was still there when I was - he
worked Sunday mornings but spent most of the time cleaning up his
classic Chevy, while the youngsters waited on cars.
Jo hit a nerve with the whole U-Haul thing - man, how we hated
those darn things. In addition to all the problems trying to wire
them, you had "Bumper Hitches" to contend with. Not too bad for
standard cars but you had occasional problems with them - getting
the tie downs secured etc. - and they were kind of awkward to hold
in place until you got them snugged down - especially if you were
by yourself. What I do remember is trying to convince the owners
of Volkswagons, Mavericks and Gremlins that there was no way their
cars could safely tow a trailer - and in the case of the VW - no
way to even get the dang hitch on.
-Vic Marshall ('71)
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>>From: Jeff Johnson ('78)
I must apologize for my belated thanks to all of the Bombers who
so warmly greeted me upon my return to the Tri-Cities from my
deployment 2 weeks ago. That was the most awesome moment that I
have ever experienced. I was not expecting the Bomber contingent
to be there so that was just an added bonus to an already special
night. I am not sure who stuffed the RHS tee shirt and Spudnut
Shop coupon in my hand, but thanks a whole bunch. My apologies for
not knowing who did what that night because my head was spinning
wildly and I felt like I jumped on to a roller coaster that was
already underway. I just wanted to make sure and express my
gratitude to everyone who was there in body and spirit upon my
return. Thanks! I attached a photo of me and my family (and some
friends too) that night.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Any/070511-Johnson-Home.jpg
I am not sure if the Bomber alumni photo has been posted yet...
[Haven't seen it yet, Jeff. -Maren] The one I have is from an
angle and isn't the best. Please let me know if someone has a
good photo of this... I would love to have it. I need to give my
accolades to ACES (American Citizens Encouraging Support) who
really puts on a great reception for returning service members.
They are a great group of folks!
It's been a little bit of a transition getting back into the swing
of things and adjusted to the "cushy" life style of living in the
USA. However... the transition this way is a lot better than going
the other way, FOR SURE! I am glad that they had some lectures on
the return part of this mobilization because it definitely has
helped. The best advice is "go with the flow" and just try and
enjoy the experience and not worry too much about the details
right away. That has been a good piece of advice although it's not
always easy.
My brothers (2) and sister will be here this weekend to personally
welcome me back to the States. Although they may not have
graduated from RHS because of my dad's work moving him around,
they did go to school in Richland off and on through the years. I
think their grad dates would have been '62 (Dennis), '64 (Rita)
and '65 (Steve) although I am guessing. Obviously... if you
haven't figured it out... I was a "surprise" with a grad date of
'78. Anyway... my bros and sis will be around here this weekend
and I am thinking that I will get them to hit the Spud shop on
Saturday morning. If anyone thinks they know one of them...
there's your chance to see them. I know that someone posted a 5th
grade photo from Jason Lee the other day and my sister was in the
class photo!!
[Jeff, Rita is class of '64 for sure... Please tell
her I said HI when you see her. =Maren]
Oh... I can't help but mention about Wascher's Mobil Station. I
guess Pete was the dad, but wasn't there a Don Wascher who helped
run it too? Was that his son? I saw Don at the Jiffy Lube on
Jadwin/Williams about 3-4 years ago and I said "hello" and the
young guy working with him shook his head as if to say "I can't
BELIEVE how many people remember this guy!" He looked good and
very much like I remembered him and we are probably talking nearly
30 years between when I saw him last.
Thanks again to all of you for helping me through a long
deployment.
-Jeff Johnson ('78)
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02), Ray Loescher ('57)
John Richardson ('58), Barbara Seslar ('60)
Marilyn Stewart ('62), Jim House ('63)
Marilyn Swan ('63), Linda Reining ('64)
Robert Avant ('69)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02)
To: Jim McKeown ('53)
Was I in uniform at the end of WWII? No. Tho I quit school in
April to join up, I was only 17, and the services were only taking
18, as the German war was over and there was a large number of
soldiers being transferred to the Pacific. Then, in August, the
whole thing ended, (thank God, I can't believe I was that anxious
to invade Japan.) So that fall I returned to school, even played
football illegally (9th semester) all to get Wash. state history
and my diploma.
Then I turned 18 in December and was drafted. I didn't finish the
semester, and failed again to get my diploma. Later when I went to
college, they recognized my equivalent, and cared less about the
history subject. I am considered a WWII vet, as the term extends
through 1946. Bob Ross ('45), a Marine, was badly wounded and his
buddy was killed on patrol in Guam late in 1946, which gives good
reason for the extension. There, a long answer to a short
question.
I'll get you bros right one of these days. I do remember that you
were the first McKeown I met in those early days of Club 40. (Get
that tie off!)
-Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02) etc.
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>>From: Ray Loescher ('57)
Re: 1958 Basketball
To ancient basketball historians: I'd like to know some things
about Richland's 1958 season. I know they won their first state
championship that year. Who did they play at state and what were
the scores? How were these teams ranked? How was Richland ranked
before state?
Does anyone remember the team from Moses Lake? Was this a ranked
team? Did anyone from Richland consider Moses Lake to be a
contender?
-Ray Loescher ('57)
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[Thanks to Lorin St. John ('55) for all the stats - and thanks to
Daniel Laybourn ('70) for putting all the stats online for us:
http://colhi70.org/RHSbasketball/ -Maren]
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>>From: John Richardson ('58)
To: George "Pappy" Swan (59)
A "BIG" welcome back Pappy, you and the Elfins have been missed.
Your stories always add a laugh and a lift to the day for so many
Bombers so please keep up the good work.
-John Richardson ('58) ~ In Beautiful Longwood, FL
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>>From: Barbara Seslar Brackenbush ('60)
Re: Memories –
The Top Hat in Pasco seemed to be the place to eat out after the
proms. I recall ordering scallops and when they were served,
someone in our group – I think it was Gordon Hanna ('57) – told
me it was sea snake. I don't know if I even tasted it but probably
just poked at it. Even after learning the truth, I still don't
really care for scallops.
Someone mentioned recognizing someone after thirty years!
Recently, I recognized a daughter of Pat Ogden Osborne because she
looked so much like I remembered her mother! I hadn't seen Pat
since she was 16 or so but often wondered about her. I was
shopping at Harbor Freight and the clerk behind the counter caught
my attention. I kept looking at her and finally asked her if she
knew Pat. She is her oldest daughter who must be in her 40s!
Amazing.
-Barbara Seslar Brackenbush ('60)
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>>From: Marilyn Stewart Stephenson ('62)
Re: Jeff Johnson ('78) Homecoming
This is for Jeff Johnson, I am sorry it took so long to get a
picture in the Alumni Sandstorm of the night we welcomed you home
from Iraq. We had some problems identifying all the Bombers in the
picture... since they are all younger than Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64)
and me, we just couldn't do it.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Any/070512-Stewart-JeffHome.jpg
That night welcoming you home was one of the best times A.C.E.S.
has had, and for Kathy and myself, welcoming you home in our
Bomber shirts, being able to give you our "Bomber Gift Bag" was
the best. Again welcome home Jeff, thank you for serving our great
country, protecting our freedoms. Know that your sacrifices "will
not be forgotten"
-Marilyn Stewart Stephenson ('62), Secretary A.C.E.S.
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>>From: Jim House ('63)
Re: Prom Night
I have vivid memories of Prom Night, shooting baskets for two
hours at the park below the High School and then having a Mamma
burger and a quart of Root beer at A & W. Great night and a great
meal.
I should have bought myself a corsage.
-Jim House ('63) ~ Mead, WA (where the sky is clear and there is
no wind; I think I will shoot some baskets and have a Root beer)
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>>From: Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
I know today that summer can't be far away. This morning I was
standing at my screened patio door talking on the phone to my much
older brother, George "Pappy" Swan ('59), when a hummingbird flew
right up in my face, as if to say "where's the juice, Granny"?
The same thing happened last year, except one came to my kitchen
window! Now I really don't talk to the birds, but I do feed them:
hummingbirds, finches, sparrows, Doves & whatever else shows up.
And I do love watching them, especially the robins as they go
after the worms in my garden & yard. Who would ever guess I'd be a
bird watcher at this age, but then who would ever think I'd get to
this age! I have people ask me all the time if I miss not working
anymore. Are you kidding? I don't miss the stress & I don't miss
working with the public. I love the fact that I can get up early
if I want, sleep as late as I want, work in the yard & garden if I
want or just run off for the day with friends for an escape. So
when people say is that all you do is just watch the birds (?), I
just smile......................... I'm really not as dumb as
they think I am! I put 30+ years working a variety of jobs in
different fields & the last couple of years I've been able to
travel a bit & see some places I've only heard or read about. Life
is good. And I LOVE those hummingbirds!!
To: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
I would be interested in a cruise of the Columbia Gorge if your
lunch group from the Vancouver/Portland area ever decides to do
something like that. Although I have seen some brochures on the
river cruises & they are pretty pricey. Perhaps if there was
enough interest, they might give a group discount.
-Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63) ~ somewhere southwest of Salt Lake City
where it is a perfect 90º, sunny beautiful day!
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:George(Pappy)Swan(59)
re:elves
I am soooooooo glad you found the elves and are writing about
their adventures, again! have missed hearing about them! love
their adventures. the pictures of the "three mischief-makers" was
great---"ready for take-off" at any moment. *grin* keep the
stories coming---love 'em.
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of 64).........Bakersfield,
CA......where the blasted heat has arrived with a vengeance and it
is just too hot for the month of May!!!!!! high 90's all week.
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
Re: History
I always have a great time reading the stories of "historical"
Richland and the Bombers who were and are part of it. Next week
I am bringing a friend over to Richland (she has never been there)
and showing her the parts of town I remember so well and the
houses and people who lived there. Of course, I have to show her
Jason Lee, Chief Joseph, and the beloved RHS among all those other
sites. Next year she will return the favor and I am beginning to
believe that in the history department she will be getting the
best of me, regardless of how much I appreciate Richland and all
of Bomberland. She will show me where she was born in Stranaer,
Scotland and where she went to school (classes are known as forms)
at St. Leonard's School for Young Ladies located at St. Andrews
Scotland. Yes, that St. Andrews. Hope to see the "closet" there
that was Mary Queen of the Scots bed chamber. She is looking
forward to seeing Richland, and frankly so am I. Both of our
worlds have a lot of memories, some just a wee bit longer than
others.
-Robert Avant ('69)
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Pappy Swan ('59), Helen Cross ('62)
Ron Richards ('63), Carol Converse ('64)
Bill Wingfield ('67)
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How old do YOU feel?
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Mother's Day and Memories with Bert Wells
I recall reading entries in Sandstorm by several Bombers who
talked of Bert Wells. Bert was a hero to many a Bomber when we
were "little buckaroos." I was able to relive some of those
memories for an hour at the Tri-Cities Retirement Inn in Pasco, WA
on Friday, May 11, and I did it with my own mom who will be 89 in
June, "Buckaroo Millie." Yep, mom was probably a bigger "Buckaroo
Bert" fan than me and my much younger sister, Marilyn Swan Beddo
('63). But, I was always disappointed as she didn't call me Lil'
Buckaroo, just "Shorty." In her younger years, mom always sang and
picked a guitar. Marilyn and I played the radio.
Bert no longer maintains a western theme, but sang a number of the
genuine oldies, especially many of the old favorite sing along,
campfire-type songs (ones that I remember from the '40s and '50s).
A couple of times, Bert would stop his singing in the middle of a
song and the residents and their guests would just carry on to the
accompaniment of Bert's guitar. I was amazed at how well everyone
sang. Maybe that was because I remained silent... to avoid
polluting the musical note pool.
We learned that after Bert left his TV show, he was a poetry
professor at one of the Oregon colleges for years. He recited some
of his poetry, mostly humorous, sentimental, and touching on the
philosophy of aging gracefully. One of his poems that stuck in my
mind was about judging others. I cannot remember the actual words,
but it went something like this. A person who had passed on, went
to Heaven and was so surprised to see certain people there...
instead of having gone the other direction. Amazed at how those
people ended up "up there," the person asked God why everyone was
so quiet. God responded, "Hush my child, their just dumbfounded to
see you "up here!"
Well, to make this long story just a little longer, I got to have
my picture taken with both buckaroos, Bert and my mom.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Swan/070513-00.html
It was a great Mother's Day Celebration, complete with "really
good snacks" served by the TCRI Staff. And, seeing Bert in person
after all of these years, cleared up one important point in my own
aging mind. Although as a little buckaroo, I had watched Buckaroo
Bert's show, somehow over the years, in my mind, struggling to do
a recall, I had begun to picture Bert Wells as looking like
"Bert Parks." It must have been the names, as Bert Wells, now
approaching 78 years (although he says that he is nowhere as
famous as BP) is to my way of thinking a much more entertaining.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where the weather
is most cooperative, today's the All Bomber Lunch
and afterwards, I'm going to try out my healed up
knee on my mountain bike with '59 classmate Bonnie
Allen. And a Happy Mother's Day to all yee mothers,
especially those already "up there" wonderin' why
all of those others are there too. Be brave my
fellow Bomber "little buckaroos!"
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
To: Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
You closed your entry with "somewhere southwest of Salt Lake City"
so I wonder if you've ever eaten at Mom's in Salina, UT? We always
enjoy eating there when we retrace the HW 50 bike route that my
husband rode in 2003. That was when we discovered "Mom's". She has
arguably the best food on HW 50!!
We also went to an antique shop, again for the second or third
time just off of HW 70, as HW 50 melts in 70, so you have no
choice, in a small town, again southwest of SLC. But the name of
the little town escapes me at the moment.
I love watching the birds too. We have a finch feeder close to our
window where we can enjoy watching these smaller birds. (My cats
watch them too, and I just hope they know they'd be in for a 20
foot drop if they go after one of these birds, as the feeder is
beyond the deck... every once in a while I've even seen a blue
heron on our little lake, but haven't seen him yet this year.
I really got into the gardening routine today, and will be at it
for a long time, as it seems a lot needs to be replaced around
here. Well, it's good for my muscles, as I can feel some of them I
haven't felt for some time... But it was beautiful outside. It was
in the 80s, but with a steady breeze, it didn't feel that warm to
me.
Happy MOther's Day to all. Enjoy being with your kids, if you
are able. Our youngest son won't be home until next week. But he
thinks his finals are going O.K., so that is worth it.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN by the little lake.
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>>From: Ron Richards ('63)
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/051207G.shtml
Some evidence suggests the US government has tried to limit
payouts to Cold War-era nuclear arms workers for budget reasons.
Internal memos obtained by congressional investigators show the
Bush administration chafing over the program's rising costs and
fighting to block measures that would increase workers' chances of
compensation.
-Ron Richards ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
So good to read your entry of 5/11. Have missed the adventures
of the elves!! The picture was great! Hope more to come as their
adventures keep going this summer.
Re: Prom Night Dinners
The proms that I went to, we walked to dinner. Didn't have a car
or a license (too young). Don't remember where we ate though.
Didn't realize people went out of town to eat.
-Carol Converse Maurer (Bomber Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA where
we're still waiting for spring.
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: Jeff Johnson ('78) Homecoming
To: Jeff Johnson ('78)
I once again, want to thank you for what you do. I wear a
bracelet on my wrist that says "Until They All Come Home".
I really appreciate what you do.
To: Marilyn Stewart Stephenson ('62)
Thank you for what you and (A.C.E.S) do for our returning
servicemen, and sending us that photo. I can't believe that
Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64) doesn't seem to get any older looking.
This may be what would be considered as the ninth wonder in the
world. That is, how did Keith Conrad get such a cute wife?
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Any/070512-Stewart-JeffHome.jpg
Jeff, I second Marilyn Stewart Stephenson's statement, welcome
home Jeff. Thank you for serving our great country, protecting
our freedoms. Know that your sacrifices "will not be forgotten"
-Bill Wingfield (BRC '67) ~ Santa Fe, NM where I am getting
ready to fire up the Road King to ride to Chama with the
Sangre de Christo
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Pappy Swan ('59), Linda Reining ('64)
Robert Avant ('69), Mark Overstreet ('79)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley Watts ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Claudia Stoffel ('68WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Randal Southam ('82)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Thanks for all the emails in response to the Mother's Day pics
and story that I sent in. One especially cracked me up that
touches on some of the "behind the scenes" things that mothers
have to deal with. This was sent to me by Norma Loescher Boswell ('53).
I love it!
http://www.rumormillnews.com/cgi-bin/forum.cgi?read=104203
-George "Pappy" Swan ~ Burbank, WA where I'm peering at Private
Murphy, my gray tabby cat, and trying to recall if
any of our grandkids ever used the chapstick in the
medicine cabinet.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:George(Pappy)Swan('59)
re: picture of Bert Wells and your mom
wow!!!!!!! your mom looks darn good for being 89-----would NEVER
have known she was "that old" from her picture!!!! *grin* must
have been raising a "little leprechaun" that has contributed to
her youthful appearance!!!!!!! *grin* you look pretty good, too.
*grin*
had a GREAT Mother's Day with my two daughters and their families.
I also want to add my congratulations to ACES for the work they do
in welcoming home our servicemen and women. we have a chapter here
in Bakersfield, too. they do a GREAT job!!!!!!
to: Jeff Johnson(78) and all the other Bombers who have served and
are serving---THANK YOU so much for your sacrifices.
I agree with Bill Wingfield(67)....Kathy Hoff Conrad doesn't look
any older than she did when we were in high school------tell us
your secret, Kathy!!!!!! *grin*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of 64).........Bakersfield,
CA......cooler today, only cause a breeze is blowing, but still
hotter than I like for the month of May.
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
Re: Bukaroos
"I was raised on matinees, on Saturday afternoons/Looking up at
Hopie, Gene, and Roy, oh boy!/ I grew up a thinkin' that the best
a man could do was being a rootin', tootin', straight shootin'
cowboy buckaroo!/Spurs a jangling, Whoopie Ki Yi Yah!" Mason
Williams from "Classical Gas", I believe. Were we ever so young?
I could not resist.
-Robert Avant ('69) ~ Here in Lakes Stevens, WA "where the liquor
flows and the dice are hot!"
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>>From: Mark Overstreet ('79)
Sunday 05/13/2007 0:13:59am
COMMENTS: I moved to the virgin islands right before graduation,
didn't study to much anyway, so I probably wouldn't have graduated
anyway... ha... would love to hear from old friends, Jim, Dennis,
Collett, Betsy, Laura, etc..... give me a shout!
-Mark Overstreet ('79)
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Gus Keeney ('57), Pappy Swan ('59), Marilyn Swan ('63)
David Rivers ('65), Fran Teeple ('68), Larry Davis ('80)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilyn Swan ('63)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Jerry Molnaa & Shirley Pittman ('52)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Hi All,
Looks like my hip surgery will be at Lourdes Medical Center in
Pasco, WA on June 4th. I should be pretty much back on my feet by
reunion time!!!
I'll be glad when it will be over so I can get my life back!!!!
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Buckaroos
To: Robert Avant ('69)
I know what you mean Robert, I coulda been a cowboy!
-Buckaroo Pappy
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
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>>From: Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Helen, I didn't mean to mislead anyone with my "somewhere
southwest of Salt Lake City". Actually I live in the Salt Lake
Valley, but way out in the southwest part of the county. So I'm
about 10 miles south & west of Salt Lake City itself.
I am on the border of Kearns & West Jordan & we are an
unincorporated area, so that means the county & all the
neighboring towns are always fighting trying to see if they
can get the tax dollars away from each other.
I have been through Salina, Utah but I don't think I have ever
eaten at "Mom's". It's fun to have people tell you of great places
out on the road to try & nice to know of places where the food is
great! Maybe on one of my next road trips down that way we will
have to try & stop there.
I am wondering how many of us will be able to afford to keep doing
road trips if the price of gas is going to stay at these prices
that they are at now. I really enjoy getting out on the road &
traveling different places, but wonder if that's going to be a
thing of the past.
-Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: I never put it together
Another birthday from the class of '63... Now I am one who just
recently spoke of dynasties... but you see even for those of us
who were born and raised on the Banks of the three rivers and rode
our bikes to what I once believed was every street in Richland
(when I was about 9 I was convinced I had done that) get surprises
about who is related to whom... Pappy Swan's ('59) ramblings on
Burt Wells really touched my heart... from the time he wrote in to
the Sandstorm I have tried to keep in touch with Burt now and then
as my memories of him are so fond... but to learn that Pappy's Mom
was a picker and a singer and that Pappy and his sis ('63) can
both play the r