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Richland Bombers Calendar website
Funeral Notices website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/01/07
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Bradley ('56), Helen Cross ('62)
Dena Evans ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Duane Lee ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Phyllis Maffei ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karen Fulcher ('79)
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>>From: Mike Bradley ('56)
Re: Charlie's Hole in One
I just wondered what miniature golf course he was playing?
Just kidding.
Congratulations Charlie! 7 must be some kind of record. I have
a son who has 3 and I thought he was lucky.
-Mike Bradley ('56) ~ In rainy Kirkland, WA.
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Greetings from the house by the little lake. I was finally able
to take in my dear friend's son's wedding down a windy road in
the Napa Valley, and hop on a red eye and make it back to Ohio/
Indiana by this morning. So my wonderful Pacific Northwestern,
Northern California holiday has finally come to an end.
And looking around this house it is in need of some attention...
my little foster cat is here, she was glad to see me again, as
well my garden will be tomorrow.
We've had a bit of rain back here, so while the lake is low,
the grass is green.
I'm watching one of my favorite old British TV shows while I
try to decide where to start in this house, not to mention the
parsonage... when I get there. I certainly did enjoy seeing so
many of my dear friends who live in the west, (and those who
don't I saw at the reunion), and it was nice to see our son who
had just turned 30 in September.
I am sorry to learn of Agneta Bjorklund's ('62) passing. Her
American sister, Carole Johnston Berg ('62) had feared that
might happen and that she might not make it to come back for
another visit to the US.
It's beautiful weather back here today too with blue sky, much
as it was yesterday in the Napa Valley when I was there for the
wedding.
Fondly,
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ back home in the house by the
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>>From: Dena Evans Harr ('64)
To: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Shirley,
I appreciate the link that you gave us in the Sandstorm. I just
made a copy of the "Human foods that poison pets". It is a very
good article to share with your family, baby sitters, and anyone
that would spend a larger than normal amount of time around your
pets. I dog sit for my sister, Cheryl Evans Stroh ('66), twice a
year when she vacations. Luckily she gave me strict orders, the
first time I watched them, that the dogs do not get human food
of any kind. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Of course we won't speak of the time Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
was visiting me while I was dog-sitting. We had just taken a
Papa Murphy's pizza from the oven and put it on top of the
counter. We took a couple of pieces each, and sat down to grub.
The next thing we hear is a clatter coming from the kitchen. I
jump up -- well, not quite jump -- and run into the kitchen to
see Abby, the mama dog, trying to finish the pizza that she had
knocked to the floor. I was fast enough, she might have eaten
a couple of bites, but the rest went directly into the garbage.
These types of incidents occur, but now I know that it was for
Abby's own good that the pizza went into the garbage. I was just
punishing her for getting up on the counter and knocking it to
the floor. MY! DO I FEEL LUCKY!
Thanks again for the heads up.
-Dena Evans Harr ('64) ~ from Portland, OR when the rain is
gently falling, and so are the leaves. I enjoy this time
of the year. The colors are beautiful.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/2/07
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Harvey Chapman ('56), Steve Carson ('58), Dale Ennor ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kay Conrad ('60)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Charlie Bigelow & Shirley Strege ('54)
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>>From: Harvey Chapman ('56)
To: Mike Bradley ('56)
Mike, what happened on your planned move to Coulee Dam?
-Harvey Chapman ('56)
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>>From: Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58)
A major shout out to General Mattis ('68)... the youngsters are
taking over. Sincere congratulations and thanks for your service.
-Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Dale Ennor ('59)
Re: Raisins and dogs
Raisins? Harmful to dogs? Hard to believe it is universally
true.
When Murphy came to live with us in 1995 I decided, for once, to
have an obedient dog and registered him in a four week obedience
class. On the first night of "training" I was chagrined to find
every other "master" with a bag of goodies to reward proper
behavior. The majority seemed to have a bunch of sausage chunks;
I stood there with nothing for reward. Remembering I had some
small (1-1/2 oz.) boxes of raisins in the car I retrieved one of
them hoping they might work.
Four weeks later Murphy was doing a great job of "sitting" on
command and a much better job of polishing off a box of raisins
at each session. Now, after almost thirteen years, he enjoys
part of my Raisin Bran each morning. On our annual trek into
the back country each September (this year's photo attached)
he shares my trail mix - raisins, peanuts, and chocolate M&Ms.
Each fall when he suffers through his "adult dog" physical
examination the vet compliments him on his perfect health
betting he'll be around and active until at lease eighteen
years of age.
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-Dale Ennor ('59)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/03/07
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Pappy Swan ('59), Carol Carson ('60), Larry Davis ('80)
Gary Schauer (’84)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: George Brinkman ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Katie Riggins ('60)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Dale Ennor ('59)
Re: Raisins and dogs
Dale, I tend to agree with you about dogs eating raisins. The
warning seems to run contrary to the old "Fox and the Grapes"
story. And, Murphy seems to be living proof that raisins may
not be all that bad for dogs, a fine looking dog! Or, is it
like with people, where some do well with certain foods, yet
others do not?
My first big Yellow Labrador, Buff, lived for almost 14 years.
In my ignorance, he shared trail mix (containing raisins),
Snickers Bars (my lifelong favorite), cooked onions, and
generally everything that I have heard along the way that is
supposed to be bad for dogs. With Gunner, my second Yellow Lab,
and now Darby, my third, I have found that in my older, more
cautious years, I have backed off letting them eat those things,
to be safe... just in case.
But here's the kicker, I have received numerous emails in recent
years warning of the danger of feeding dogs these foods. Yet,
when I go to my dog care and home veterinarian books, I can find
only a brief reference to the concern for giving chocolate to
dogs, as it could be tough on their digestive systems. Onions
and raisins seem to be a relatively new concern. I would like to
obtain some valid information about feeding dogs all of these
"so called" bad foods. The trouble with so many email warnings
is that they are never accompanied by a reference as to who
originated the statement and what it is based on. Of course that
is true about emails covering many other subjects, especially
politics.
I have never seen a dog eat a raw onion and it seems to me that
cooking would breakdown many properties of the "bad breath fruit
[or veggie]." Whatever? To "sweeten the pot," so to speak, I
often put a little left over meat and gravy that has been cooked
with onions on my dog's food because she has never been real
fond of straight dry dog food.
And, my dog will sometimes eat a grape or two. Could it be that
the question of raisins (dried grapes) comes from their swelling
up as they re-hydrate in the dog's stomach, or does the drying
process concentrate some harmful chemical (or preservative)? I
would really like to hear (or better) read documented opinions
or the results of studies from real qualified experts. My vet
is a "good ol' boy," no-nonsense type who deals primarily with
large farm animals and horses, but is very good with dogs and
cats. But, his answer to trimming a dogs toenails is to "Take
the dog on lots of good runs -- its good for the toenails and
good for the whole dog!" So, no point in asking there.
So, does anyone know of a good reference or know a vet who
could answer the questions about feeding dogs these "bad foods,"
someone who could provide some good sound reasoning. I am weary
of hearing that certain foods are bad for dogs but never hearing
why and what the warning is based upon. I have listened to a
lot of dog care/dog training people. Many are very good at what
they do. But, many run on their own opinions and experience, but
maybe not so much on scientifically based information. You know
the old saying, "Opinions are like certain parts of our anatomy;
everyone has one." It would be nice to get past the opinions and
find out for once ... WHY!
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where the weather
is ... "Real Cool Man!"
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>>From: Carol Carson Renaud ('60)
I have not seen any posts from Betty Hiser Gulley ('49) for
some time. Does anyone know if she's doing OK? She and my Mom
worked together and we had been in contact regularly until my
Mom's passing.
-Carol Carson Renaud ('60) ~ From windy and wet Lynnwood, WA
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>>From: Larry Davis ('80)
Just a couple Sandstorm updates
The Sandstorm had missed a birthday announcement on Sunday, 9/28
for Kathy Hudson Williamson ('54) and that is class year not
age... Happy Birthday (mom). We had a chance to celebrate over
on the wet side as they made the trip from Richland over the
mountains to the Maple Valley area. Funny thing was that we
lost power early Sunday morning until late that night and had
to relocate our celebration. We had a good time!
I just recently had been informed about the passing of Mel
Schauer (long time Bomber teacher and administrator). My
sympathies to Betty and their family. I had the pleasure of
knowing Mel on a more personal level and had just seen & talked
to him during trip back to Richland a few months ago. He was
well respected in my book. I also learned early on that he also
had an amazing (hard to contend) "hook shot" on the basketball
court, back when students still played basketball against
teachers. Later, I learned that he had coached both basketball
and track and was quite competitive. He'll be missed.
-Larry Davis ('80) ~ where it is expected to rain until
next June
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>>From: Gary Schauer ('84)
Last Thursday, Sept 27th, our father and Papa Melvin J. Schauer
passed away suddenly while on trip to Lewiston, Idaho with his
wife of 50 years, Betty Schauer. Dad spent 21 years at Columbia/
Richland High School from 1967 to 1988. His passing came as
a complete surprise to all of us as he was seemingly in good
health and recovering very well from an illness he had last year.
A four sport (Basketball, Football, Baseball, & Track) star at
Simms High School in Montana, he went into teaching and coaching
after earning his degree from Montana State. After a brief stop
at Dutton High School in Montana to teach and coach football and
basketball, and 2 years of service in the Army, he ended up in
Colville, WA as the head basketball and track coach. During his
4 years at Colville, he took his basketball team to state 3
time, finishing 4th in 1965 (a school best still).
In 1967, Dad moved the family to Richland, seeing the community
and schools as a great place to raise a family. He spent 25
years with the Richland School District as a teacher, coach, and
administrator. Upon first arriving at Columbia High School, he
taught math and was the assistant football coach, under head
coach, George Rallis. Over the next few years, he advanced his
involvement in the athletic department by serving as Athletic
Director and coaching basketball.
A little known fact about Dad associated with the long history
of basketball at Richland High School is that he organized and
coached the first ever sophomore team in 1970.
In 1972, he moved into administration as the vice principal at
RHS. He held this role for 16 years until 1989 when he moved to
Hanford High School to fill a need for a vice principal there.
He worked there for 4 years until he retired in 1992.
During his 21 years at RHS teaching math, coaching sports, and
serving as vice principal, he interacted with and touched the
lives of many students, teachers, administrators and parents.
Being in charge of discipline as vice principal, he was often
not the most popular guy but he was respected and loved by the
staff and the students. Being the disciplinarian was the least
favorite part of this job, but some of his favorite stories are
ones in which former students came back to visit him and thanked
him for keeping them on straight and narrow.
After retiring he built a beautiful home along the 10th fairway
at Desert Aire where he lived with our mother for the past 15
years. This past July, they celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary with friends and family.
Dad kept in touch with many people in Richland after moving to
Desert Aire. He knew so many people that he couldn't go anywhere
in town for a "quick stop" as he'd run into former students,
teachers, or neighbors and have to spend 10 minutes catching up.
He'd make his way into town 2 or 3 times a week and often attend
Richland basketball or football games. He always kept up with
the teams in the paper and could tell you exactly what their
record was, if they were any good and who the players to watch
were.
Those who knew "Papa" well know that he cherished his family
beyond all else. It was what truly made him happy. He was always
proud of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren
and would usually work them into most any conversation.
If anyone has any stories to share about Mel Schauer, we'd love
to hear them.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 6th at 2pm
at Richland Lutheran Church, 901 Van Giesen St., Richland
The family invites contributions to be made in the name of
Mel Schauer to either:
~The Sagebrush Senior Center, PO Box 1234, Mattawa, WA 99349
or
~The Service & Leadership PTSA Scholarship at Richland High
School, 930 Long Ave., Richland, WA 99352.
Question(s) about this scholarship can be directed to
Calleen Antilla at [Phone number deleted for Calleen's
privacy -- email Gary for her phone number. -Maren].
A great man who cared about his community, teaching our children
math or life's lessons, and was a true friend to so many. He
will be missed greatly.
Children: Rick Schauer ('76), Lori McCord ('78), Gary Schauer ('84)
Grandchildren: Ryan McCord ('99), Calli McCord ('01)
-Gary Schauer ('84)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/04/07
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Anna May Wann ('49), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Linda Belliston ('63), Marilyn Swan ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gloria Davis ('61)
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
To: Carol Carson Renaud (60)
On September 20th I heard from Patty Monroe Old ('49) who
keeps in touch with Betty and Betty is still in Texas with her
daughter going through a battery of Alzheimer tests. Patty was
hoping she would get to see Betty while she is in Ft Worth
visiting her son. If and when I hear more I will let you and
others know that are concerned about Betty.
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49) ~ from rainy west side
of the State
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Dog foods
I am in Dallas, TX for the annual meetings of the American
Pyrotechnic Association. It is at the Hyatt Reunion Tower.
While I have had nicer rooms at half the price, attendance
is important for me. We are having discussions of the 2009
convention in WA state. Last time there were 82. While I was not
a member then it is interesting that I was the licensed pyro of
record that fired all the demos that year. I note on the 6 AM
news that Dallas drivers don't do much better then Seattle
drivers in the wet commute. There are two accidents with cars
upside down on freeways.
There are several large fireworks demo shows this week. Any
alums in the Dallas area wanting to see them please contact me
off list. I can't get you into our private viewing area but they
will be able to be seen if you know where.
I have not had a dog for some years now. My schedules in life
would be very unfair to a pet. However I read of interest the
articles saying given items are bad for dogs. I did have several
black Labs and raised and trained several litters of pups. My
last male "Dukie" loved onions. He would get up on hind legs and
dance for an onion (or an ice cream cone). The only bad part
about it was that he learned to dig them up in my garden. I
remember Dr. "Ferggie" in Pasco saying they would not hurt him
except for giving him gas.
Home next week for a few days and then off to our factory in
China. I am going to take a couple of days and fly up to Beijing
to see the Great Wall and the Celestial Observatory.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom".
-J. Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Linda Belliston Boehning (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Class of '63
Just a reminder about our 1st Reunion meeting..
Friday, October 5th, 1:00 pm at Micki Lund's house.
If you are not able to come, please send us your suggestions,
ideas, requests, etc.
Within the next few days, I will be sending out an up-dated
list of missing classmates, and also classmates I have no e-mail
addresses for. Please let me know if you change your e-mail
address.
-Linda Belliston Boehning (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Marilyn Swan Beddo (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Good Morning Fellow Bombers:
One month ago I had a great opportunity to fly to Great Britain
& to experience that part of the world. I really had never
planned to go there, but couldn't pass up this chance of a
lifetime. My friend's daughter is working over there for 7
months for a sister company of a U.S. company & we were able to
stay with her for the week we were in London. By the time all
their family arrived there were 7 of us & so we had a blast
touring all over London & surrounding areas, including Windsor
Castle & the Tower of London. We left on a Saturday morning &
flew to Scotland, staying in an apartment in Edinburgh on the
Royal Mile! We were there 3 days & did all kinds of tours in
that area & up into the Highlands. I fell in love with the
beautiful purple "Thistle" china there (had to have a few
pieces), which I found out that the thistle is their national
flower! From there we flew to Shannon, Ireland. At this point we
rented a great 8 passenger van & started our Ireland adventure.
We stayed in Cork (which my much older brother, George "Pappy"
Swan ('59) tells me our Swan ancestors hail from County Cork
............ now he tells me!!) the first night & explored the
little waterfront town near our hotel. The next day we drove
to Dublin, with stops along the way at Blarney Castle & the
wonderful Blarney Woolen Mills. I now own a beautiful cashmere
wool scarf from Ireland. On to Dublin............... what a city
that is, scary in certain areas & just beautiful architecture,
as there was over much of the United Kingdom & Ireland. There
were wonderful huge malls with great shopping right in the heart
of Dublin & we had a penthouse apartment on the top floor of a
hotel with a beautiful view of the whole city of Dublin. Late
Friday night we flew back to London to continue our visit there,
of course taking in Buckingham Palace. I came home totally worn
out, not as young as I once was. I have never walked so much, or
been on so many trains, planes, automobiles & Subways!!
Hope I haven't bored you all, but I wanted to make a point here.
For a little girl from a lower to middle income family in a
little Washington town, I had never dreamed I'd be able to go
to some of the places I've been to & see some of the sights
I've seen. I feel so lucky & blessed to have been able to travel
somewhat in these last few years & see how others in the world
live. We have soooo much here & we take sooo much for granted.
I've never had everything I've wanted in life, but I'm quite
happy with what I have. I did not know when we started out that
this trip would be such an eye opener for me.
When I want to go to the market, I just hop in my vehicle & off
I go. I thought about that a lot as we caught a taxi, rushed
to catch a train, or an underground tram, or the Tube, that is
three levels below the streets of London. We live in an amazing
time & after what I've just experienced I don't think I will
be so apt to take things here in the US as much for granted
anymore! I am very thankful to live in the United States & to be
just a little patriotic, I just want to say GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
-Marilyn Swan Beddo (Gold Medal Class of '63) ~ back in the
good ol' USA near the Salt Lake City area where it's
beginning to look a lot like fall!
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/05/07
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3 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Lois Weyerts ('56), Donna Nelson ('63)
Shirley Collings ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janis Cook ('68)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Morris Massey ('54) & Carol Horstman ('53)
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>>From: Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56)
Re: Death of classmate: Kay Fortune Ross ('56)
It is with great sadness that we heard about the death of
our fellow classmate, Kay Fortune Ross. She died on Tuesday
afternoon, October 2nd from cancer that had gone into her bones.
Kay leaves behind her husband William (Will) and Kerry and
Tanya. Kay lived in Wilmington, NC. Our thoughts and our prayers
go out to the family at this time as we all grieve their loss.
-Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56) ~ Richland where fall is in the air
and the days are now cooler with more cloudy weather.
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>>From: Donna Nelson ('63)
Our labs ate anything we did when my boys were growing up. I'm
sure they found lots of goodies under the beds, especially
around Halloween.
My sister Sus's ('67) cocker spaniel ate my very expensive
Godiva chocolate while I was visiting her... about a half pound.
She loved it, I guess. So........... just input to the ongoing
conversation. Who would want a lifetime of meals out of a bag
having bone meal as the main ingredient? Or maybe that's changed.
-Donna Nelson ('63)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: Dogs and foods they should not eat
It looks like I started some discussion on my recent entry about
foods you should not feed your dogs:
This information is confirmed on the snopes.com website. Also
be aware that chocolate, cocoa, Macadamia nuts & onions can be
deadly to dogs.
http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/raisins.asp
I continued further down the article and found explanations why
the above foods are bad for dogs. You might want to check them
out.
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>Kay Fortune Ross ('56) ~ 11/21/37 - 10/02/07
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/06/07
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FROM THE EDITOR: Yesterday I got yet another email from a fake
Alumni website inviting me to "sign up at an amazing new alumni
site". You can spot these fakes because there's one word that is
missing from their invitation. The fake guys don't seem to know
that we are BOMBERS. Invitation is for "RHS alumni site". -Maren
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Marguerite Groff ('54), Virginia Brinkerhoff ('54)
Diane Avedovech ('56), Janet Wilgus ('59)
Sandy Carpenter ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Collins ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Harvey Irby ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Willie Mitchell ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pam Pyle ('69)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
I want to share a couple of things regarding class of '54
friends.
Bev Sullivan Johnson ('54) has liver cancer and is terminal.
Three of us visited her Thursday morning and found her very weak
and bedridden. However, she enjoyed visiting with us. We all
enjoyed some laughs and the visit was very special for all of
us. Praise God she is not in any pain. I received a phone call
from her husband this afternoon and he said that she had a bad
night last night. He knows she won't last much longer. She told
us that she is tired and ready to go. Her only concern is of
course her husband Aaron and their children, grandchildren, and
other loved ones. Please keep her in your prayers.
The other classmate who is dealing with medical problems is
Carl Volmer. Carl has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. This
disease affects the blood plasma made in the bone. They could
not make a planned trip to Hawaii and Carl began radiation
treatments. He has had 13 of 15 treatments so far, as well
as chemotherapy by pills. This disease is treatable but not
curable. Later this month Carl will have hip surgery because
of a tumor on his hip. I called him this evening and got his
permission to post this. I know he would enjoy hearing from
you and knowing that you are keeping him in your thoughts and
prayers. Their address and phone number are in the Richland
directories. Or, you can e-mail me and I would be glad to send
you both.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) ~ Still in good-ole Richland.
Love being here.
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>>From: Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
Re: Bomber Cheers for Maren!
I wanted to officially say "Thanks" to Maren for straightening
out my ISP (internet services provider) and getting the
Sandstorm back to being delivered after a frustrating week of
having it blocked. I exchanged a lot of telephone calls and
emails with my customer service office ... the last guy I talked
to tried to give me an analogy of my mail being just a "post
office" outside their control and my mail was blocked at the
city limits, also out of their control, and that I would have
to have "the mayor of the Sandstorm" talk to "the mayor of (the
ISP)". So Mayor Maren called and asked for a "supervisor" and
things got better fast. Evidently they finally decided to look
into the situation, and (obviously) what they found was that
they had screwed up ... so they quietly unscrewed whatever it
was, and now the mail is going thru just like it should.
Where else could you get Maren's kind of help from a supplier of
anything? I also learned for sure, something that I had been
wondering about, that No, she never sleeps.
[I do, too sleep!!!! -Maren]
Hi to all who send stuff; I enjoy getting it.
-Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54) ~ from beautiful rural
Ferry County, WA somewhere up by the Canada border, and
is not on anybody's maps, kind of like it used to be at
Hanford/Richland 60+ years ago
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>>From: Diane Avedovech ('56)
Re: A dog story
When my dad was living in Yakima I was visiting for Christmas
holiday some years ago, having just graduated from the University
of Puget Sound. They had a very big German Shepard that was just
a happy go lucky and friendly family pet named Prince. We went
out for dinner one evening after my step mother had spent 2 days
baking and making Christmas treats, pastries of all sorts and
wonderful goodies in general, all nicely arranged on the kitchen
counter. When we got home, Prince had pulled down every single
last morsel on the counter and of course, gulped it all down. I
suspect that dog had a huge stomach ache afterwards, but looked
like she had a big grin on her face when we got home. She also
survived the wrath of God that befell on her when we got home.
That same dog loved the fall. In that neighborhood many people
had fruit trees in their yard, and Prince would go around and
eat all the ground falls which included apricots, peaches,
apples, pears and prunes. As far as I could tell, none of it
seemed to hurt her and the neighbors apparently didn't mind
that she was cleaning up under their trees.
-Diane Avedovech ('56)
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>>From: Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59)
Re: Kay Fortune Ross ('56-RIP)
To Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56)
This is note to tell you of another unexpected "Bomber
Coincidence."
Tom and I had just purchased our home in the Almaden area of San
Jose in 1971. We had closed on the transaction and were invited
to the house to go over various details. When we arrived, the
owners were in the garage sorting through paint and other items
that were being left for our use. In the process of becoming
acquainted with this very pleasant couple, we found out that
they were both from Richland and the young lady was a Bomber!!!
We all were so surprised and we all 're-introduced' ourselves
and that is how Tom and I met Kay and Will Ross. Hundreds of
houses to choose from and we found the one we wanted being sold
by Richland kids (yes, we were all so young!!) They were leaving
for North Carolina and we had just come from Boulder, Colorado
(with IBM) to California.
So, it is sad to hear of Kay's death. I would have wanted her to
know that we enjoyed over 17 years in that lovely house that was
originally hers and we have many wonderful memories of being in
that neighborhood on Maiden Lane, friends of theirs becoming
friends and neighbors of ours. Many G.E. people moved to that
area. Nonie and Ed Swain who were our dear neighbors in Richland
were also there; the place seemed to feel rather quickly like
home.
One never knows when a Bomber will come into your life and
sometimes with unusual and profound consequences.
-Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59)
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>>From: Sandy Carpenter Lee ('61)
Re: Time for Change
Hi Everyone,
It's been a wild, crazy, busy, and emotional summer, but I'm
enjoying the coolness of the fall weather that has fallen on
these beautiful hills here in Elk, WA, where we call our summer
home. Many of you know that we had a great adventure this spring
when we purchased 2 paso fino mares and put them through 2
months of training in Plummer, ID. That went really well, and
the trainer was pleased to work with 2 horses with "such good
minds"; they retained their lessons and progressed so much. Then
the first week of June we brought them home to our ranch just
north of Elk; and they went through the usual transition horses
go through, accepting new surroundings and working out who was
boss. All went well for a couple of weeks and our first guests
of the summer (3 couples from Oregon) enjoyed seeing them roam
the pasture and go through their ground work in the round pen.
Then things changed drastically on June 21st (the first day of
summer) and while I was working her in the round pen, I came
"unsaddled" (she didn't even throw me... just turned too quickly
to the right) and I landed directly on my head. Thank heavens I
was wearing my helmet... because even then I got a concussion
and had to be rushed to ER in Newport, WA (much faster to drive
there than to call the medics out here in the toolies). Doctors
said I could not afford another head injury (I need all the
brain cells I've got)... so no riding for at least a month.
Well, that led to a lot of soul searching, and considering that
we were getting back into horses after 35 years, and at the ages
of almost 65 and 70, we better rethink this whole horsey thing.
To make a long story short, we got a new home for Zanzi (my
husband's horse) right up the road from us about 9 miles, and we
are leasing her to them, so we can see her when we want to. We
prayed all summer for a good home for Tessa, my registered paso
fino mare, and prayed very specifically that she get a home with
people who would recognize her abilities and allow her to live
up to her potential. Well, we think that has happened now, as we
took her to a lady in the Portland area who wants to lease her
on trial, and try to use her for endurance riding, which I was
going to try doing if I'd kept her. It seems to be working out,
and she really likes her and is going to try her on some trails
this weekend. If this all works out, we will sell the horse
trailer, which is like brand new (but a 1998), and get ourselves
some new ATVs. With them you only have ONE brain to control, and
only have to feed them when you use them. We're used to them,
too, as have ridden them here on the ranch for years... we
should have stuck to just ATVs. But, I wouldn't have traded the
experience for anything... we got to see our own horses on our
own land and enjoy watching them and caring for them all summer
long. They are beautiful creatures, we just got restarted too
late in life. Our balance and reactions aren't like they were
when I used to do some barrel racing & showing.
We also had the adventure of purchasing a home in the country in
the Airway Heights area just 46 miles from our ranch. We thought
we'd purchase it now for our older years of retirement, so we
don't have to drive those 6 hours from Gold Bar. While my
mother, who just turned 90 this summer, is still alive, we want
to be on the other side of the mountains during the winter
months (and I travel over there about twice a month during the
summer to see she and her husband). But living in Airway Heights
will be so handy for everything in the future...and speaking of
new stores...there's a big new Super Wal*Mart being built just a
mile or so from our house there... wow is that going to be nice
& convenient. And that area is growing so fast, there are all
kinds of businesses and housing cropping up. We love our new
neighbors there, and they have been so nice to help us keep up
the yard in the summer, we will enjoy living there someday in
the future.
Anyway, when we get a cement floor poured in the 24x24 detached
shop there on Tuesday, we will be headed back to Gold Bar to
hunker down for the winter & enjoy some family time with my
folks and my brother, Gary's ('64) family. Most of my nieces and
nephews, including my brother, live in the same development we
do, which makes it really nice for get togethers and walks in
the snow. The development is Big Bend, right across from the
world famous Zeke's Drive In on Hwy. 2, just 34 miles west of
Steven's Pass. If any of you are traveling through that way,
give us a shout. In the meantime, visit my web site at:
http://www.shoutlife.com/lees
-Sandy Carpenter Lee ('61)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Virginia Brinkerhoff ('54), Lois Weyerts ('56)
Helen Cross ('62), Linda McKnight ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jessie Willoughby ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jon Boisoneau ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cristy Cone ('74)
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>>From: Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
To: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Thank you for sharing the information about our classmates
battling cancer. I will keep them in my prayers. Because some
of you know that I am also in that battle, I will update my
own status; after two intensive rounds of chemo, my metastatic
breast cancer is again stabilized and I am controlling it with
just one monthly injection, and will take it for as long as I am
blessed this way. They are able to do so much more now to manage
this type of disease than they were just a few years ago; my
thoughts are with Bev and Carl and their families.
-Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
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>>From: Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56)
Re: Class of '56 October Luncheon
Bomber ladies of the class of '56, we are in for a treat!
Maxine Newell Kovalchic ('56) has invited us out to her
beautiful home for lunch
WHEN: Monday, October 22nd
TIME: Arrive at 11:30 to visit and we will eat at 12:30
RSVP: Lois Harrold at the email address above by Friday,
October, 19. I will give you her address when you email
me. We need a head-count to plan on salads to be provided
and Maxine needs a count to plan for seating and her
dessert.
I hope there might be some new people who can join us. We really
have a great time!
Re: Kay Fortune Ross ('56-RIP)
Thank you to those who have sent some remarks or personal
stories about your affection for and contact with Kay and Will
Ross. I have forwarded your comments to Will and am sure he will
appreciate getting them.
-Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56) ~ from beautiful Richland with sunny
days and a crispness in the air.
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Re: What can a dog eat?
I had to smile when I read the story of the German shepherd
puppy eating everything in sight. We also had a German Shepherd
that we raised with our 2 sons back in the late '80s and that
dog ate everything my sons could get to him and other things,
and seemed to love it all. I wonder if larger dogs can withstand
more things that maybe a smaller dog can't.
Anyhow we loved that dog and enjoyed every minute we had with
him. I called him and still think of him as my #3 son.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ Grandview, IN down on the Ohio River
where the little town of 700 is celebrating it's 200th
birthday.
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
Re: Dog Story
And, I can't resist telling a dog story. I had a wonderful Lab a
few years back by the name of Baby. She was named Bailey when we
acquired her, but the name just didn't fit. After a few baby-
fide antics, I one day said, "Do you know what a perfect name
for this dog is?" And, then I said, "Baby". Well, those
beautiful Lab ears perked right up into their little shelf-like
look, and from that day forward, she was Baby. We actually did
have to Baby proof our house because she was into everything.
You couldn't leave anything on the counter, it was eaten by her.
She was a chow-hound. Everything on the list of poisonous foods
for dogs, was eaten vigorously and victoriously by this dog. She
ate loaves of bread, including the plastic bag. She ate a whole
pound of M&Ms one year at Christmas time. She helped herself to
the entire garbage can under the sink (I finally put it in the
garage before leaving for work in the morning). Usually she
would drag it out and empty in the living room, which was always
a great welcome home to find last night's dinner remains on the
carpet. Course, my little dog Scruffy I am sure helped out with
the goodies. One time, she dragged a can of coffee off the
counter, got the top open and ate it. She had to go to the
doctor over that one, because it really made her sick. I wised
up and put things away pretty well after that. On occasion, she
would drag the garbage can outside when no one was looking into
the backyard... most considerate I thought. Baby could not stand
closed doors, and would push her body against the door or turn
the handle with her mouth. I always knew she had been sacked out
on my bed, because the comforter was askew, and the tell tale
black dog hair. The most colorful thing she ever ate was a 64
count box of Crayola crayons that the grandkids left on the
table. Let's just say it prettied up the back yard in a few
spots. Baby lived to be 11 years old, and I miss her every
single day. She was a wonderful and loyal friend and great
watchdog with a ferocious bark... but she was afraid of
thunder... and heaven forbid if a robber broke in armed with an
electric shaver or the vacuum cleaner...
Bomber Wags,
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Ed Quigley ('62), Jim Hamilton ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan Sherwood ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gene Burrill ('67wb)
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>>From: Ed Quigley ('62)
Re: Another dog story...
A bunch of years ago, my then wife, decided that my sister
"needed" a dog as a Christmas present, despite my protestations
that you shouldn't give someone a "live" present without first
checking with them to find out if they really want one. So,
just before Thanksgiving, she came home and told me that she had
found the "perfect puppy", and would I "puulllleeeeze" (!) come
and see what I thought... Well, it was half-coyote, half-German
shepherd, about 7 weeks old, pointy-faced, legs so short that
her little belly dragged on the ground, and, I swear, mostly
ears, which stuck straight up, like a vampire bat's! The
smartest dog I've ever seen; took 2 days of constant attention,
but she was completely house broken, with only 1 "accident"! The
only drawback was, that living on the beach, every time she came
in, and lay down under the stove (a massive old Monarch range
with about 15" of clearance under it), she'd get up and leave a
sand dune under there, because of her belly dragging the ground!
I called her "short-dog", 'cause I figured that my sister would
want to name her, herself. Well, came Christmas that year, we
drove down to Richland, and walked in with the puppy freshly
installed in a beautifully wrapped box, and put it under the
tree and announced that we had to open the presents, post haste!
Man, I tell you, the smile on my sister's face was a wonder to
behold, until Dad announced, "Oh no; Elaine is going to Israel
this summer and we are NOT going to be taking care of a DOG!"
And that was the end of THAT!
So, we all made a very quiet trip back to Tacoma. Since I
already had 2 dogs, keeping her was out of the question, and for
the next couple of weeks, I tried to give that puppy away to
all my neighbors (wouldn't you think that out of 70 houses, you
could find somebody that wanted a puppy?), and when that failed,
I took her to guitar lessons, hoping one of my students would
fall for her... No joy! I couldn't find anybody that was willing
to take this set of ambulatory ears off my hands, so I wound up
keeping her for almost 17 years, and she was, without a doubt,
the BEST dog I've ever had, and those of you who know me,
probably remember that I've always had dogs! The "short-dog"
moniker transformed into "Shorty", which always had to be
explained to new acquaintances, because she wasn't...
But the reason that I started this, was the subject of things
that dogs shouldn't eat; I can tell you that, being part coyote
seemed to also make her part garbage disposal, because that dog
would eat anything! Raisins, mushrooms, olives, chocolate, steak
bones, dead fish... That's NOT to say that she didn't suffer
from some of the things that she'd "clean up" off the beach, and
believe me, I also suffered because, somehow, I was never able
to train her to inform me when she had found some "delicacy"
that wasn't going to necessarily "agree" with her in a couple of
hours...
On the other hand, I had a friend with a pekipoo who had a
"thing" for M&M's, and consequently wound up with a condition
that required medicine for the rest of her life. I have no doubt
that chocolate is not good for dogs, but as with most things,
I suspect that the rules have their exceptions, and vary from
animal to animal, but who wants to take the chance?
-Ed Quigley ('62)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
So a couple of weeks ago I get an e-mail from one of my all time
favorite people Connie Kay Hanson Lincoln (’64) telling me that
she and her husband Ed (not a Bomber, but a really good guy)
had been to a performance of The Million Dollar Quartet at the
Village Theater in Issaquah. Along with Connie’s recommendation
I had received about eight others, so last night the lovely
Miss Nancy ('65) and I went to a performance and spent as
enjoyable an evening as we can recall. The show is outstanding,
the performers make their own music and no pun intended, it
Rocks.
If you are not familiar with the Million Dollar Quartet, it was
an actual event back in 1956 at Sun Studios in Memphis. The
quartet was made up of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and
Jerry Lee Lewis, all discovered by Sam Phillips. For those
of you in the Seattle area, check out the website
http://www.villagetheatre.org/.
It runs in Issaquah until October 28th and then has a two week
run in Everett.
Thank you Connie, we made it home without having to start the
car. Something about the energy.
Jimbeaux
p.s. Hanthorn ('63), come on off of Poverty Rock and check this
show out. Even Shelley McCoy ('63-RIP) would have been in awe
during "Great Balls of Fire"
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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NO Bombers sent stuff Today
This is a "first"!
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Doug Martin ('80)
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11 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Colt funeral notice today:
Mary Evelyn Kingsley ('49), Gary Lucas ('57), Pappy Swan ('59)
Richard Anderson ('60), Tom Verellen ('60), Nadine Reynolds ('61)
Carol Converse ('64), Gary Behymer ('64), Betti Avant ('69)
Greg Alley ('73), Mike Davis ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanette Haberman ('73)
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>>From: Mary Evelyn Kingsley Spradlin ('49)
Re: Fireworks Display
I had read Larry Mattingly's ('50) entry stating he was in
Dallas for a meeting of the American Pyrotechnic Association.
He said there would be some demonstrations in the area and if
anyone was interested call him and he would tell us where they
could be seen. I called and one was being held at Southfork
Ranch, about 2 miles from my house. I knew of a parking lot
across Parker Road from the ranch. My family and friends took
lawn chairs and went to watch. It was the best display I have
ever seen. I want to thank you Larry for the information, and
the good show. So glad you made the invitation through the
Sandstorm.
-Mary Evelyn Kingsley Spradlin ('49)
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>>From: Gary Lucas ('57)
There is an article in the health section of the Washington Post
this morning--and also on Washingtonpost.com--that reports on a
study that found a significant link between women's exposure to
DDT as young girls and the development of breast cancer later in
life.
It found that girls exposed to the highest levels of DDT in
their blood during the crucial development period were five
times more likely to get breast cancer years later in life than
were girls who had the lowest levels. That fivefold increase is
a bigger increase in risk than is now attributed to hormone
replacement therapy or having a close relative with breast
cancer.
The study results are new and while previous studies were
suggestive they did not demonstrate the link. The study authors
suggested two reasons for the previous findings: First, previous
findings did not focus on the age that the women were exposed,
and, second, and more significant, previous studies used a
marker called DDE that was associated but not strongly coupled
to the presence of DDT in the system years earlier. The new
study used blood samples that were frozen at the time, allowing
the researchers to directly measure the DDT present in the
blood.
I vividly remember growing up in Richland in the late '40s and
not being able to see across the street because of the DDT from
the spray truck and even watching kids running along behind the
trunk. As I'm sure many of us remember, spraying occurred
frequently as the mosquito problem was severe.
The result are particularly poignant to me, since Sunny Ogston
Anderson ('57-RIP)--and earlier her sister--died of breast
cancer in January. Sunny attributed her breast cancer to
radiation exposure at the Hanford site.
Maybe she should have attributed it to DDT.
-Gary Lucas ('57)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Maren
"SOMETHING"
-George "Pappy" Swan ~ From the "keyboard and new-fangled
communicating device of Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63), my "much
younger sister" who resides in "Beautiful downtown Kearns,
Utah" jus' over yonder, somewhere to the southwest of
Salt Lake City where the little airplanes come and go
constantly. I'm here to pick up a new canopy for "Lil'
Ricky," (short for Ranger Rick), my little 1990 Ford Ranger
"Run around truck" and to look at the wonderful fall
colors. They got snow on the mountain tops here already,
friends, neighbors, and fellow BOMBERS.
PS Mary Rose Tansy ('60): Marilyn and I were thinking that
we should have made arrangements to meet you halfway for
lunch but we just couldn't fit it in my frantic schedule.
I arrived late yesterday (Monday), have to get the canopy
and mount it and do the traditional family chowder feed
today, and leave early tomorrow morning so I can get back
to get ready to go deer hunting this coming weekend. MAYBE
NEXT TIME MARY!
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>>From: Richard Anderson ('60)
Re: "Childrens Fire Patrol, Group Picture -
HEW (Hanford Engineer Works)"
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/0Ed/071010-D-1345-NEG(w).jpg
OK folks, this picture was taken February 5, 1944. Bob Frick
('60) sort of thinks that these kids were maybe 13 years old at
the time, which would make them Class of 1949 or thereabouts if
any of them remained in Richland. If you recognize any of them,
give us -- sandstorm@richlandbombers.com -- a holler so we can
attach name to body.
Bomber cheers,
-Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Tom Verellen ('60)
Finally, what I have been waiting for, a captive audience.
Show and tell: I went to the mountains a couple of weeks ago and
got a few photos before it began to rain. TV ('60)
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Any/071010-Verellen-00.html
-Tom Verellen ('60)
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>>From: Nadine Reynolds Cochran ('61)
Re: Dave Cochran ('61)
Just a note to let those of you who know Dave that he had triple
bypass surgery today. This is his second bypass surgery. The
first one occurred 19 years ago at Providence Hospital, Seattle,
and it was also a triple. After his first surgery he had no
more heart problems until a couple of weeks ago when he had two
episodes of chest pain. His cardiologist here in Tucson has
been fascinated that the original graphs lasted so long. He has
never before had a patient with a 19 year old bypass. Dave came
through the 5 hour surgery very well. His vital signs are good,
his color is good, his pain tolerable and he was awake but
resting when I left him at 9:00 p.m. tonight. I am sure he will
have an uneventful recovery since he is off to such a good
start.
-Nadine Reynolds Cochran ('61) ~ Tucson weather is beautiful
with warm, sunny days and cool nights that are great for
sleeping.
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
I must say that this is a first. Not one person sending stuff
into the Sandstorm. I've noticed the past couple months or so
that the numbers have gone wayyyyy down. Used to be there would
be 10 and above people sending stuff in each day. We've been
lucky to get 4-6 here lately. It has been a disappointment to
open up the Sandstorm and find that NOBODY sent anything in this
morning. I'm sure we all feel that way.
-Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) - Eureka, CA
We are suppose to get some rain today. Sure hope so as
yesterday we seeded our yard and could really use the rain.
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>>From: Gary Behymer (Magic Class of '64)
No entries for yesterday... and for some obscure reason I'm
reminded of "The End"... a song by The Doors from their self-
titled album.
Myself & room mate John, aka Jack Anicetti ('64) were juniors at
the U of W & living in cluster room 501 of McMahon Hall. Good
rock had been replaced by psychedilia that had filtered up from
San Francisco or perhaps had been spontaneously generated in the
University district. John Bixler ('64) was peddling The Helix on
the 'Ave'. 1967 was the same year that Jim Bowman ('64) took off
on us and headed toward California to be a part of The Monterey
International Pop Music Festival... only to return and join the
Navy.
"The End" by The Doors
This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end
Alumni Sandstorm...Is this the end?
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ Colfax, WA
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Here is the sunrise over Lacey, WA on Tuesday morning. I
imagine it's the calm before the storm as rain is coming
today or so they say.
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-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA
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>>From: Greg Alley ('73)
To: Everyone
Since no one is writing in I will salute Zach Bixler ('04). He
is playing golf for UW and shot a 60 yesterday. Only 4 other
collegiate golfers have shot that before according to the paper.
I think the pro record is a 59 but I have been wrong before.
New sites in Richland include the baseball fields being built on
the site of the old Jason Lee school. Some new high rise condos
are being started on GWWay just down from the old fire station
which will really change the face of that part of town.
One observation while attending a Bomber football game is all
the middle school kids cannot run free in Fran Rish stadium.
They are allowed in two sections in the newer stands on the east
side and not allowed in the old bleachers. Maybe I can see the
reason for it as most of them were on their cell phones the
whole game and not really watching. In the '60s and through high
school it was a real highlight to be at a football game and be
free for 3 or 4 hours running around with your friends. I guess
its the 6th through 8th grade kids there watching closer.
-Greg Alley ('73) ~ Its truly fall in Richland and there are a
lot of leaves to rake.
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
I've been gone for a long time. In fact, I haven't written in
since Brad Upton ('74) had hair and Greg "Springboard" Alley
('73) could hit the jumper!
I spend my mornings at the Spudnut Shop having coffee with the
likes of Kevin Ghirardo, former 3 sport All-State athlete from
the class of '78 (that's what he told me). Also, lately we have
enjoyed the company of Steve "Stubby" Neill ('72) and his world
of wisdom. Recently he was relating stories of his golden years
playing Richland basketball. I mostly enjoyed his recollection
of taking the opening tip in the 1970 Pasco-Richland game and
skying over Ron Howard for a two-hand slam dunk!!! Geez, the man
had skills!!!
There have been numerous unbelievable feats in Bomberville
history but let's not forget the two most unforgettable of
all-time:
No. 1 - Jim Bixler ('72) going scoreless the entire
Chief Jo Basketball season (1969)
No. 2 - Dick Cartmell ('73) going hitless his entire
14 year-old PONY League season.
I have mentioned those remarkable feats before, but they
are worth reliving. Talk about records that will never be
matched!!!! Incredible athletes to say the least!!! Enjoy!!
-Mike Davis ('74)
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>>Les Fishback ('34 Colt) ~ 3/18/14 - 10/7/07
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Diane Avedovech ('56)
Gus Keeney ('57), Jamie Worley ('64)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Brad Upton ('74)
Kevin Ghirardo ('78), Deanna Lukins ('79)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jefferson Saunders ('69)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Silly #1
When a close friend passes, as did Bernie Sauresigg last summer,
one remembers silly things from the past. About 40 years ago
we decided to take in a Husky football game in Seattle. Bernie
drove his beautiful old red and white ('56?) Oldsmobile. Good
friends Paul Alley and Tommy Volpentest piled in and away we
went. After the game we dined at Gasperetti's in Seattle, and
we ate more than humans should. I gave up before the spumoni
but little Tom ate all things before him. Tom went to sleep as
soon as we got in the car. No surprise there, he would tend
bar in the Uptown and sleep standing. Hours later we pulled
up at the Uptown, and Tom awoke. He thought we were still at
Gasperitti's and told Bernie to kick it in gear and get us home.
I'll bet that Bernie still had that Olds when he died.
-Dick McCoy ('45), The only bomber in the above tale.
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>>From: Diane Avedovech ('56)
To: Gary Lucas ('57)
The reporting of DDT's relationship to breast cancer does not
surprise me, though I had not thought about it before as relates
to human disease. Yes I was one of those lunk-head kids that
rode bikes behind the DDT jeeps as they were spraying the
neighborhoods.
http://allgallery.tripod.com/0000s/DDTtruck.html
DDT and DDE are both chlorinated hydrocarbons that are soluble
in oils and fats and therefore attach to fatty tissue with
ease which may explain why there may be an affinity to breast
tissues. As I understand it, DDE is a conversion product from
DDT when metabolized by animals, eg. birds such as eagles, and
humans. Of course a big problem with these compounds is that
they remain in the environment for very long periods of time.
Unfortunately agencies who have used these compounds have lived
the philosophy of taking care of such problems with the idea
that "dilution is the solution to pollution!" I'm sure there are
studies out now that measure how long these compounds survive in
various environments.
This has reminded me of something else that I was told about
some time ago. In the Malheur Wildlife refuge in central Oregon,
the bald eagles that were so devastated by DDT/DDE egg shell
malformations staged a comeback by means of survival behavior.
That is, they were feeding on field mice and desert rodents
instead of DDT ladened fish in the lakes. As a consequence their
eggs survived hatching and the numbers began to increase again.
As for breast cancer, I hope that researchers will find a
way for human tissues to successfully resist environmental
carcinogens. I remember in a medical school pathology class that
we were told that it is thought we live in a sea of carcinogens
in the water, air and food, and thank God for an immune system
that is able to fend off most of them.
-Diane Avedovech ('56)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Tom Verellen Photos
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Any/071010-Verellen-00.html
To: Tom Verellen ('60)
Those were great photos of the mountain nature. It's been April
since I have spent time in the Cascades. Our annual Detroit
Lake function is always a great way to start off the Summer!!!!
-Gus Keeney ('57) ~ Sunny Yuma, AZ where I'm finally getting
close to getting my house ready to show and sell!!!
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>>From: Jamie Worley (Magic Class of '64)
About a month ago a I wrote and asked if anyone knew of a real
estate person who could appraise some land I own in Benton City.
I would like to thank all of you who wrote. I was able to find
a land appraiser in the Tri-Cities with the help of an old
classmate, Sharon Sasser Warren ('64). It was especially nice
to touch base with an old friend whom I have known since
Carmichael. The reminiscing about how fortunate we are to
be Bombers was, without a doubt, the better part of the
conversation.
Several people also wrote and asked about buying the land. I
told everyone who wrote that I would get back to them when the
appraisal was done. I have lost one of those email addresses.
One woman, from a class in the late '40s I believe, asked
about the land for her son. Whoever you were I have lost your
email address. If that person sees this message and is still
interested in getting information about the property, would you
get in contact with me through this Sandstorm email address?
Thank you so much. Excuse me for the lost email address.
Best wishes to all.
-Jamie Worley (Magic Class of '64)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Well Gary I think today's entries have proven that there will
be NO END to the Sandstorm!! Not now... not never!! We all knew
Maren needed a little rest so we gave her a day off! Maren I
hope ya enjoyed it! *LOL* Bomber Ville will never let the
Sandstorm die!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Oh great--someone shook Mike Davis' ('74) cage. I remember when
Mike looked good in a baseball uniform.
-Brad Upton ('74) ~ Headed to Houston, America's fattest city,
for 3 days.
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>>From: Kevin Ghirardo ('78)
Just left the Spudnut Shop and Mike Davis ('74) has sworn off
Denny's as he has been working out every morning and he is
looking like Rocky Balboa! Send in a note to his fans.
-Kevin Ghirardo ('78)
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>>From: Deanna Lukins Wingart ('79)
Re: Ferol Smith Lukins ('54-RIP)
There will be a memorial service for Ferol on Saturday,
October 13, 2007 at Einan's Funeral Home in Richland.
We will post new information as soon as we hear from her
son, Todd.
The Lukins Family
-Deanna Lukins Wingart ('79)
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See Ferol's junior and senior pictures from the Columbian:
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Obits/pics07/RIP54SmithFerol07.htm
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Marilynn Working ('54)
Charlie Cox ('56), Lois Weyerts ('56)
Gary Lucas ('57), Burt Pierard ('59)
Dennis Hammer ('64), Shirley Collings ('66)
Alan Lobdell ('69), Betti Avant ('69)
Bruce Strand ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Clancy ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roma Harrold ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley Sherwood ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Eric Schmidheiser ('81)
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>>From: Dick McCoy (Tin Can Class of 1945)
Re: Silly #2 - Remembrances, continued
My ol' pal Al Williamson ('47) died just before Club 40, last
Sept. He and wife Shirley were registered, but they didn't make
it.
In 1948 th great flood kept us in Richland for a number of
weeks. The bridge to the Wye finally opened, and, after a short
stay at the Richland Legion, Johnny Manor ('47) Bill Carlson,
Bob Young (both of Grand Coulee Hi), and I piled into Al's 1936
ford sedan and headed for the Pasco Legion, another favorite.
That bar closed at midnite, it being Saturday, so we made the
unanimous decision to go to Hermiston, OR, with the more liberal
liquor laws; 2 AM closing and open Sunday. After a nite of good
conversation, we felt too gassed to go home, so, it being a warm
night, slept on a lawn. which, we thought, belonged to a school.
However, our sleep was interrupted in the morning by church
members who were somewhat irritated.
We spent a good part of the day in touring, and crossed the
Horseheavens coming down at Prosser.
On the way to Richland, Al rolled the car. No serious injuries
as we were as with seat belts crammed into that small Ford. It
landed upright, but was pretty banged up. We caught a ride to
the nearest phone in Kiona at a gas station. Bob stayed behind
to guard the valuable auto. (and the beer)
After the phone call, while waiting for a ride home, we heard
banging and clatter. Down the hill and into the lot came the
Ford which Bob had managed to start, with steam escaping
everywhere, doors flying open, and sporting two flats.
There was a Greyhound bus waiting at the station, and as the
Ford flew by, one of the doors flew open and laid into the
left front of the bus, taking out the head light, and doing some
marginal damage to the grill. The driver was unamused, and
phoned the cops.
The cop gave Al a defective equipment ticket, a nice touch, I
thought..
-Dick McCoy (Tin Can Class of 1945)
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
Re: Ferol Smith Lukins '54 (RIP)
I was asked by Norma Myrick Nunamaker ('54) to let everyone in
the Sandstorm know the update of services for Ferol.
Saturday - October 13th at 11 a.m. - grave site in Sunset
Memorial on Bypass Highway in Richland. After a short service
people are asked to go to Cathedral of Joy for a celebration of
life with a reception to follow at that location.
Re: Charlie Bigelow ('54)
How about that classmate, Charlie, landing in the Guinness Book
of Records for setting the land speed record of 257 mph!!!
They found a stretch of road between Prosser and Paterson on
September 13th where he broke the 2-year old world record.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/0Ed/071012-Bigelow-Record.jpg
Hope all of you local readers saw the article in today's TC
Herald. I talked to Charlie and Shirley Streg Bigelow ('54) this
evening and she said the article was good and complete.
We can more than likely see Charlie on The Tonight Show with
Jay Leno the middle of November. Jay has been following the
construction of this car in West Richland, and has been very
interested in knowing about what happened.
We can be so proud of all that Charlie does and continues to be
able to do after what they went through when he crashed is ultra
light plane 5 years ago.
http://richlandbombers.1954.tripod.com/BigelowGliderCrash.htm
He and friends take motorcycle trips for days at a time, too!
Shirley, you can't keep a good man down!!! As you know!
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
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>>From: Charlie Cox ('56)
Re: Hole-In-One
About two weeks ago I made a Hole-In-One (9/26/07) and I made
another one this past Wednesday for my 8th.
Jim, Harvey, Dick, Don eat your heart out.
-Charlie Cox ('56) ~ Georgetown,TX
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>>From: Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56)
Re: Red Wood ('54)
I talked to Shirley Bumgarner Wood ('56) today and she said that
I could pass this good information on to the rest of you. Red
Wood ('54) has had a total turn around at the 6 month period as
his doctors said he would. This is an answer to all our prayers.
They really appreciate the cards, letters, phone calls and
prayers. He delivers car parts for McCurley Chevrolet three
times a week so he is now able to get out and about. He has more
energy and continues to feel better every day. Let's continue to
keep both Red and Shirley in our prayers and praise God for the
healing that has taken place.
-Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56) ~ in Richland on a beautiful fall day
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>>From: Gary Lucas ('57)
To: Diane Avedovech ('56)
Thank you for the response. An amazing number of people
apparently rode behind the DDT trucks from the number of people
I've spoken with and that have contacted me. It's a little
scarey! One from the class of '54 said she got breast cancer in
1992, although it certainly cannot be directly attributed to the
trucks. A comprehensive study would be interesting even though
it could not change anything now. There is, however, the
pressure to reintroduce DDT on a larger scale in Africa as a
means of eradicating malaria. Perhaps this study will impact
that effort.
-Gary Lucas ('57)
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
Re: Lester Fishback ('34 Colt, RIP)
Just a note of condolence to Roger ('62), Al ('61) and the rest
of the Fishback clan.
Your Dad was an invaluable source of old Richland history for
us amateur historians and will be sorely missed. In my (and
Maren's) case (in one example), we had been searching historical
documents for years to pinpoint the location of the "Amon Park
Stone Arch" which was demolished by the gubbermint takeover and
the park was renamed John Dam Park (unofficially).
http://allgallery.tripod.com/0000s/Amon.html
I chatted up Les at the Colt's 70th Reunion (2004, organized by
Club 40) and he instantly supplied the answer (right where the
northwest corner of the northernmost tennis court, south of Lee
Blvd. is now). Les was also one of the primary sources for Lorin
St. John's ('55) magnificent compilation of sports teams and
records from the '20s, '30s, & '40s. As I said, he will be
sorely missed.
Bomber Tears (surrogate Colt Tears),
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Dennis Hammer (The Magic Class of '64)
To: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Bernie's Oldsmobile
Yes, Bernie's Olds was a 1956. It was a two tone red and white
model 98 convertible. But then, just try to find a '55 or '56
Oldsmobile convertible that isn't red and white. Through the
'70s you used to see that car driving around Richland all the
time. His wife parked next to me in that car once in the Mayfair
parking lot at Williams and Thayer soon after I bought my 1957
Olds Super-88 convertible and I talked with her a few minutes
and got his name. I was looking for a '56 like his, but found
the '57 in Richland and bought it instead.
Some time around 1980 or so you stopped seeing that car. I
didn't really know Bernie (talked to him a few times), but in
1992 I detailed the engine compartment of his 1958 Edsel. He
told me then that a friend was going to re-build the engine of
that car for him. He hadn't had at his place for years. I hope
his friend did get the job done and he got to drive it again
before he died. He also had one or two (don't remember) Cadillac
Eldorado convertibles, a '49. '50 or '51 Ford, and I think some
other cars. After 15 years I don't remember what I saw parked at
his house.
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: TCHerald 10/11 Article
"Man sets Guinness land speed record of 257 mph near Prosser"
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/0Ed/071012-Bigelow-Record.jpg
Chuck Bigelow ('54), 71-year old Richland man said "It was so
doggone rough after 235 mph. You're going 400 feet per second
...." Bigelow piloted the Ultimate Aero twice on the two lane
straightaway, reaching 257.11 mph going north, then 254.55 mph
on the same stretch going south. Guinness requires that a speed
test be done in two directions within one hour to correct for
any head- or tail-wind variables, or hills on the course.
GO, CHARLIE, GO!!
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Alan Lobdell ('69)
My wife and I spent three and a half years reading everything we
could on both standard and alternative cancer treatments. She
was given less then a year to live by standard medicine when we
found her breast cancer in 1999. She chose to use both standard
(cut, burn, poison) and alternative (natural). She agreed to a
lumpectomy (cutting) to remove the lump however refused both
chemo (poison) and radiation (burning). Several doctors told her
that she would only live about a year even with the chemo and
radiation treatments. She decided to work on building up her
immune system by natural means instead. In our reading we found
that the immune system if treated right and made strong could
fight off almost anything that invades the body including
cancer. However, with the environment we live in today we cannot
even get out of bed without breathing or ingesting some sore of
cancer causing item. Our immune systems are overwhelmed with
toxins from the air we breath to the ingredients in our food
to enhance appearance and shelf life. Maxine went on a total
organic diet along with working with a naturopath to detox her
system and enhance her immune system. Because of this she lived
for three and a half years longer then the doctors expected and
up until about seven months before she died no one could even
tell she had cancer. Her quality of life those remaining years
was far better then anything the doctors could offer her. There
is a place in Lemon Grove, California called, Optimal Health
Institute, I would recommend to anyone fighting any disease.
It’s not a cure but a place to learn about how and what to eat
and do to build up your immune system. We saw many people there
recovering from chemo or getting stronger prior to having chemo.
I had better stop since I could go on and on about the info we
dug up.
-Alan Lobdell ('69)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Cabela's opening
A month or so ago Pappy Swan ('59) wrote regarding Cabela's new
store in Lacey, WA. According to this morning's paper the grand
opening will be 16 November. They are hoping it will bring
upwards of 4,000,000 visitors a year to the area. They also
are currently hiring people to work various jobs.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where it's a bit nippy this morning
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>>From: Bruce Strand ('69)
To: Brad Upton ('74)
When are you coming to the Phoenix area? I keep checking the
line-up of the Tempe Improv and others, but no Brad yet...
I still recall (and my cheeks still hurt) your shows at the
Tulip Festival in greater Skagit County and at the Egyptian
Theatre (I think it was) for a Valentine's (maybe) comedy show
in Seattle. Both many moons ago.
Just wondering in Tempe AZ,
-Bruce Strand ('69) - Doug's brother
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Marguerite Groff ('54)
Sandy Carpenter ('61), Helen Cross ('62)
Dena Evans ('64), Alan Stephens ('66)
Brad Wear ('71), Larry Crouch ('71)
Brad Upton ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Wanda Wittebort ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David Edgar ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Julie Alexander ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry Gilstrap ('83)
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>>From: Dick McCoy (the Tin Can Class of 1945)
Re: Silly #3
One more goofy but treasured memory.
Charlie Larrabee ('47-RIP) passed just last September. We were
buddies and schoolmates since 1944. John Hughes ('47) told me
and others this tale many years ago.
During their high school days, John and Charlie worked at the
cannery in Kennewick during summer vacation. One day they had
finished their shift and were taking a short cut across a field
on their way to Ave C to hitch hike home. The field had grass
and weeds about two feet high.
About half way across, John, in the lead, pointed to the side
near his feet and yelled "SNAKE". He laughed and turned to check
on Charlie. That worthy was about 100 yards away and still at a
full gallop.
Those sophomores were a caution.
-Dick McCoy, from the Tin Can Class of 1945
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Congratulations Charlie Bigelow ('54). You rock!!. Now I can
brag that I actually know a fellow that broke the land speed
record. I had heard about it from your lovely wife, Shirley
Strege Bigelow ('54) at lunch in August. She had us all
beaming about the awesome feat. We knew that you might be in
the Guinness Book of Records, but it happened yet at that time.
I'm wondering what the speed will be when you break your own
record??? Congratulations!!
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
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>>From: Sandy Carpenter Lee (Wonderful Class of '61)
Re: Dave's Update & Tucson
To: Nadine Reynolds (Class of '61)
Hi Nadine,
So glad to hear that Dave is doing ok... please keep us posted.
I sure envy you being in Tucson, as have very fond memories of
living there from 1974 to 1979. Someday I'd like to take our
5th wheel down that way and come see you. If you know where the
mobile home park is called Casitas del Sol in the south end of
town out by Karichimaka Restaurant, that is where we lived at
the time. When a monsoon storm came through and overturned some
of the mobile homes, we moved up on the hill into some very
nice apartments at Oracle and Orange Grove Roads. The apartment
overlooked the whole city of Tucson. I loved living in Tucson,
and during our years there worked for the Southern Arizona Bank
& Trust Company which later was gobbled up by First National
Bank of Arizona. I was the Assistant Public Relations director
there and used to be in charge of all the bank openings
throughout the state. It was a wonderfully social job, and
probably the most enjoyable I ever had.
Where abouts in Tucson do you live? I can only imagine that it
has sprawled out even more than it used to be, and I'd probably
hardly recognize it any more.
Take care and keep us posted. Please give Dave our love and best
wishes for a speedy recovery.
-Sandy Carpenter Lee, Also the wonderful Class of '61
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I too played in the DDT spray as often as I could back in the
'50s growing up in the ranch house district. And I too had
breast cancer in 2004. I also elected to have a lumpectomy and
then 30 days of radiation. But I had a type of cancer called
insutu, meaning incapsulated. And I was a stage 1 or even 0
when it was detected in a mammogram. I also refused to take
tamoxilin, the drug thought to prevent the reoccurrence of the
cancer. I refused the drug because of the side effects versus
the small improvement in my chances of getting cancer again.
Something like a 2% difference.
Since then I have tried to lose weight, not very successfully,
but I have lost about 5 pounds and have not gained any weight.
I also have tried to exercise more, which seems to be beneficial
to me in all areas of health and mobility. I am trying daily to
keep a positive attitude toward having had cancer, and having
faith as a Christian helps in that area. I also think I greet
each day with more enthusiasm than I did prior to having had the
disease.
My take on having had cancer in this polluted environment we
live in, is I have to do as many positive things as I can, such
as not drinking too much, or smoking. Thank heaven, I never took
up that habit, as I'm sure I would have a hard time quitting.
Like controlling my eating isn't easy, especially when it's
chocolate or something I like, like homemade pie or fudge...
I'm not sure that there aren't a lot of interacting factors
involved in who gets what and how bad it is. Carole Johnston
Berg ('62) has never had a mammogram as she is convinced as a
scientist that it is as harmful as it is helpful to our bodies.
Losing a spouse, or someone to whom you are close, is always
a severe thing to happen to anyone. I'm just glad I have my
religious beliefs and faith to fall back on at times like that.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ down on the Ohio River in Grandview,
Indiana where we are so glad the sun is shining, and it's
67°, not 92°.
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>>From: Dena Evans (Magic Class of '64)
I just wanted to wish my 'little' sister Cheryl Evans Stroh ('66wb)
aka Nickie to close friends and family, a very happy 60th on the
15th. The "poor" girl will be in Cabo San Lucas for two weeks
celebrating with friends. I have the pleasure of house and dog
sitting for her. No problem. Her house has been shown on the
"Home Tours" here in The Dalles, and next year, her garden will
be shown by the Oregon Horticultural Club. You could imagine how
horrible it is for me here. *LOL*
-Dena Evans (Magic Class of '64) ~ here is The Dalles, OR with
the fireplace roaring. Mmmmm. Sweet!
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>>From: Alan Stephens ('66) still crazy after all these years
Got to share with you how famous we are. At lest in this state,
but we have always known that to be a fact.
The Veterans group, Gamewardens of Viet Nam, of which I am a
member had morning coffee with the First Gentleman of the state
in the Governor's Mansion last Tuesday. Politics aside, Mike
was an Army truck driver in the Mekong Delta in '70. We called
them the Delta Express. I keep thinking I was stupid being on a
fiberglass boat till I hear about what someone else did. Driving
a huge truck on those small roads?? It's a wonder any of us are
sane!
So as I introduce myself and tell them I'm from Richland
(Mike's from Everett '63} both he and his assistant, YOU’RE A
BOMBER!!!??? His assistant, Dennis, then starts asking me about
our lunches around the nation and how neat that is and if we
still sold T-shirts and license plate brackets? Told them all
about us and go to our web page. We were allotted 1 hour but
left after 2 hours.
They are very pumped about Vet groups and would like to hear
more from them. Also the A.C.E.S., which they had heard very
little about but thought it was a great thing to do.
November 10th is the Vets' Day Parade in Auburn and we have a
lot of Richland over here and a lot of Vets. I will be on our
PBR in dress blues. Hope to see you there.
-Alan Stephens ('66) ~ Kent WA (east hill) - A dry weekend???
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>>From: Brad Wear ('71)
Sunday brunch with General Jim Mattis at Anthony's. Celebrating
his promotion to Four Star Marine General. Several Bombers were
in attendance.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Any/071013-Wear-00.html
-Brad Wear ('71)
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>>From: Larry Crouch ('71)
Re: The Season
To: Brad Wear ('71)
Brad, just got my Pheasants Forever calendar in the mail... I
knew it was cooling down for a reason. Season is looking good
in Kansas this year it seems. I hear my shotguns calling my
name as I am typing this entry. I will going back on the 20th
to give fair warning to all the pheasants I see. Keep your
powder dry and always hit what you aim at!!
-Larry Crouch ('71)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
To: Bruce Strand ('69)
Last Thursday I opened for Johnny Mathis in New Jersey. Johnny
Mathis sounds as great as ever and looks like he's 35 years old
(he's 72). Anyway, it looks like I might get more dates opening
for him in '08 and there is talk (only talk so far) that 2 of
the nights will be in Tempe, AZ in February... I'll put any
"for sures" in the Sandstorm. Johnny couldn't have been any
nicer and treated my like a peer--it was a great experience.
-Brad Upton ('74)
P.S. Johnny Mathis high jumped in the 1956 US Olympic
Trials. He high jumped 6'6" as a high school senior in '53
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4 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Tom Verellen ('60), Ed Quigley ('62)
Gary Behymer ('64), Pam Ehinger ('67)
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>>From: Tom Verellen ('60)
To G.P. Swan ('59):
I just saw an article on AOL News rating credit cards and
Cabela's was rated fairly high (they had a picture of two
elephants charging that I will never forget).
Correction of an earlier entry: The song about Santa Catalina,
26 miles, etc. according to a TV advertisement for hits of the
'50s & '60s; The Four Preps was the correct response. They sure
sound a lot like the Happytime Barber Shop Singers but alas
there is egg all over my memory storage system.
That is all.
-Tom Verellen ('60)
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>>From: Ed Quigley ('62)
Re: Charlie Bigelow's ('54) car...
The articles about Charlie have been great to read, but does
anybody have a picture of, or a link to one of the fantastic
car that he drove?
-Ed Quigley ('62)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: The Gene Pool and other things...
Upwinders, downwinders, DDT & other things... in our life. I
was a downwinder to my Dad's 3 pack a day Camel habit along with
Mom's pack & a half a day Pall Malls. (Why do they pronounce it
Pell Mells?) My folks had me come inside when they were spraying
DDT. They thought it safer for me to be inside with cigarette
smoke (;-) You place the blame on DDT, I place the blame on
cigarettes, others place the blame on Hanford. We, including
myself, would like to place the blame elsewhere. Therefore,
from this time forward, I plan to place the blame on 'global
warming'... That's the most popular call of the day.
Salute to Marine General Jim Mattis ('68) and to all those
Richland Bombers who have served this country!
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Ok with all this talk about the DDT jeep I must throw in my 2
cents! I too an all the kids on the block of Wilson ran behind
the DDT Jeep! Alan Stephens ('66), Mike Hogan ('66), Sandy
Demiter ('65) and Jimmy ('69) too were just a few of us who ran
and played tag in the fog! So far none of has had any cancer
that I know of. I've never had any that is for sure! But then
I'm only 58 years old right now. The good side effect for me is
that those stupid flying biting bugs don't bite me! I try to
live a good healthy life and being in the Medical field helps
me know what to watch for, like if a mole should change color
or look different than it did before. Doing monthly breast
checks to look for lumps or bumbs. My heart goes out to those
who have suffered some form of cancer. May God bless and keep
you safe.
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Evelyn Bailey Galbreath ('55) ~ 1/30/37 -10/8/07
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/15/07
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5 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Curt Donahue ('53), Gus Keeney ('57)
Mary Judd ('60), Linda Reining ('64)
Kathie Moore ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cheryl Evans ('66wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sherrill Wiater ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karla Bierlein ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today or Tomorrow ?: Rob French ('71)
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>>From: Curt Donahue ('53)
To: Ed Quigley ('62)
Charlie Bigelow's ('54) record run car was pictured in the
Tri-City Herald on September 14th. t's a good-looking machine.
-Curt Donahue ('53)
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[See entry from Mary Judd Hinz ('60) today for this URL
http://www.shelbysupercars.com/ -Maren]
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: General Jim Mattis ('68)
Congratulations to you, General Mattis!! Semper Fi!!!
-Gus Keeney ('57) ~ from sunny Yuma where we took a Jeep run
in the desert today with two really great young Marines
in the group of six rigs. Yuma 4X4 Club is the group.
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>>From: Mary Judd Hinz ('60)
To: Ed Quigley ('62)
Re: Shelby Super Cars
Go to http://www.shelbysupercars.com/ for more info on the car
that Charlie Bigelow ('54) drove. Fascinating that they are
making them right here in West Richland.
-Mary Judd Hinz ('60)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
I think we all ran behind the mosquito trucks---I remember my
mom closing the doors and all the windows when it would come by,
but all us kids on Elm were outside, running in and out of "the
fog" that sprayed out of that truck! my mom also used DDT to
spray inside the kitchen cupboards for bugs, when she was
pregnant with me---there were NO warnings on the can anywhere---
she said her entire head was inside those bottom cupboards and
she was inhaling that stuff the entire time----can't even
imagine the dangers we were both exposed to. being exposed to
all that DDT didn't help me one bit----the blasted mosquitoes
still "love" me, so when I am outside, I "coat" myself with
"OFF" with DEET in it! running in "that fog" didn't have any
lasting effects on me at all. *grin* am not trying to make
"light" of those that have gotten cancer, but am not sure we can
blame the DDT, or anything else in our environment----I read
someplace that we are all born with cancer cells and it just
takes something to "trigger" them into becoming "full-blown"
cancers.
-Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of 64)..........Bakersfield,
CA.....we finally got some rain, but it didn't last...am still
keeping fingers crossed that we get a long, wet, cold winter!
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>>From: Kathie Moore Adair ('69)
I am looking for used or new 1970 and 1971 annuals for Peggy
Adair ('72). Does anyone have either?
Thank You.
-Kathie Moore Adair ('69)
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>>John Skinner ('69) ~ 6/25/49 - 10/11/07
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Marguerite Groff ('54), Patti Jones ('60)
Nadine Reynolds ('61), Lorraine Ward ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Alan Lobdell ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judith Porter ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave Hanthorn ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Carol & Claire Rediske ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chuck Felder ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brian Belliston ('81)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
I am sad to inform you that Beverly Sullivan Johnson ('54) died
Saturday, October 13. I was waiting until the obit was in the
paper before posting this. I called her husband, Aaron a few
minutes ago and he gave me the following information.
Because she died at home, there was no doctor called when
she was taken out of the home. Aaron said that it would
probably be in today's paper. As
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: 10/13 All Bomber Lunch
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-ALL/00.html
Getting there early Vera Smith Robbins ('58) and Terry Gantz
('68) were already there. After a few minutes talk with them
a couple was coming into the area where the luncheon is. Not
recognizing them I asked if they were Bombers so I could get
them signed in and seated. I realized they thought I was nosey.
Well I am when it comes to the Bomber luncheon. I asked them
if they were Bombers. The lady said yes. It was her husband's
birthday and they were meeting another couple and that she was a
Bomber also. They arrived a couple of minutes later: Doris
Schulte Phillips ('59) and Judy Drotts Williams ('59). Judy's
husband Roger Williams went to school in Bozeman, MT... Doris'
husband (the Birthday guy) Dick Phillips went to school at SMU,
Dallas, TX. They did not know there was a monthly luncheon
for All Bombers in Richland. I let them know that there would
be introductions and if it was ok I would include them. At
introductions I mentioned to the Bomber group that we had
Bombers and their husbands celebrating one of the husband's
birthdays. Bombers broke into Happy Birthday song. The foursome
introduced themselves and some of the group at the big table
knew Judy or Doris.
Back to the big table... while food was being ordered we did a
quick introduction. In attendance were: Mary Judd Hinz ('60),
Kaylene Henjum Livingston ('60), Alice Rhodes (spouse - '57
Colville, WA Hi), Dave Rhodes ('52), Marilyn "Em" Devine ('52)
Glen Rose ('58), Vera Smith Robbins ('58), Barbara Isakson Rau
('58), Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64), Fred Klute ('58), Patti Jones
Ahrens ('60), Not pictured: Lorin St. John ('55), Phyllis
St.John (spouse - '70 Glacier Hi), Carol Rose (spouse - '62
Sunnyvale, CA Hi), Terry Gantz ('68) had to leave early but
we were saddened to hear his summer here is over and will be
returning to Arizona before the next luncheon. Will look forward
to your visit next summer, Terry.
Bombers called or emailed to let me know why they weren't
attending. You were all missed. Bombers do know that hunting,
football games and many other things set precedence to the all
Bomber luncheon in the fall. Jim Vache ('64) emailed he was
going to be in town and come to the luncheon. Missed you Jim.
Sure you had a good time being in Bomberville if you made it.
Mary Judd Hinz ('60) filled in to take the pictures when I was
in a tether that both of our photographers weren't going to be
at the luncheon. Thanks Mary. Now we have three photographers.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA - Looks like
West Richland by today's Tri-City Herald may be growing
faster than Pasco. Another traffic light is going to be
needed right near me on Bombing Range Road if the traffic
gets heavier.
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>>From: Nadine Reynolds Cochran ('61)
Re: Dave Cochran ('61) Recovery
We have proof that old Bombers are a sturdy group. Dave got to
go home 4 days post op after his repeat triple bypass surgery.
They told us going in he would be in the hospital 6 to 8 days.
When he had his 1st surgery 19 years ago, the doctor released
him the earliest of any patient he had ever had. He has been
home for 2 days and is doing very well. We go for walks
(starting at 1/2 mile and increasing a little each day) morning
and evening. The weather here in Tucson is mid 70s to mid 80s so
it is perfect for getting out for a walk. Our biggest challenge
in coming home was our dogs greeting him. We have 2 English
Mastiffs. The first one, Titus, is a runt and only weighs 130
pounds. Shelby, our 14 month old, weighs 175 pounds. I had to
put them in their kennels before Dave came in the house and
then brought them out on leash one at a time. They were so happy
to see him they wanted to jump up in his lap but the leash
prevented that. They eventually settled down and I could release
them from their leashes. They both keep going over to sniff him
and give him a big, sloppy lick on the face, especially Titus.
We feel so blessed with all the prayers that have gone up for
him and thank God for positively answering them.
Re: Red ('54) Wood and Shirley Bumgarner Wood ('56)
We are so gland to hear that Red is doing well. When Dave and I
were teens in our church, we looked up to them as role models.
We pray for his continued recovery and strength for Shirley as
she cares for him.
'Nadine Reynolds Cochran ('61) - From sunny Tucson with warm
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>>From: Lorraine Ward Shelby ('63)
Congratulations to Chuck Bigelow ('54) for driving the Ultimate
Aero TT and setting a new Guinness World Speed Record for a
Production Vehicle.
You may not realize it, but the designer and builder of the car
is a second generation Bomber: Jerod Shelby ('86) son of Ron
Shelby ('59) and Lorraine Ward Shelby ('63).
The Ultimate Aero TT is produced in West Richland. Stay tuned
at www.sscautos.com or http://www.shelbysupercars.com/ for
continuing updates.
-Lorraine Ward Shelby ('63) (proud Mom)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Official Program Women's Softball 1950 + Photo & Names
http://all.sports.tripod.com/Womens/1950Softball-00.html
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ Colfax, WA
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>>From: Alan Lobdell ('69)
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I was reading what you said about Carole Johnston not allowing
mammograms due to the dangers from them. My wife allowed only
one at the outset of her breast cancer. Soon after that we
determined that they were not safe for a person with cancer.
Also, in I believe it was 2002 two Swedish scientists proved
that the compression of breast during the mammogram was like
crushing an egg in your hand. It would push millions of cancer
cells into your blood stream. Since a mammogram cannot see or
detect a cancer tumor less then the size of a pea (already
containing billions of cancer cells) this would be a danger to
the person. Standard medicine (AMA) has been trying for years to
discount the research done by those scientists since mammograms
in the US alone are a 10 billion dollar a year business. They
don't want to lose their cash cow. Some more info, the American
Cancer Society has in its original charter a clause that states
they must disband when a cure is found. By records on the
organization dealing with their finances, its hard to see around
the BS they use however the ACS spends approximately 140 million
donated dollars a year for directors' salaries and giving large
parties, trips, gifts etc. to their very rich doctor friends
around the world. Again, another cash cow to line their pockets
with. If you dig deep enough it's scary what you find. I
personally donate to the Susan G. Koman Foundation from my book
sales. They may have some problems also however I have never
found anything like the ACS.
-Alan Lobdell ('69)
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Tom Tracy ('55), Bill Berlin ('56)
Gary Behymer ('64), Cyndy Brooks ('68)
Frank Hames ('69)
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>>From: Tom Tracy ('55)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Thanks for the great picture of one of our greatest athletic
heroes, Marilyn Richey ('53-RIP).
http://all.sports.tripod.com/Womens/1950Softball-00.html
She was as kind and generous as she was skilled at pitching.
I recall how she "fanned" three strikes across the plate on
me when I was in Jr. High... I sure felt better about that
strike out at the R2K celebration when I found out that most
of Richland's basketball players had been struck out by Marilyn.
We all loved her and cherish her memory.
By the way Gary, some day I'll tell you about the time the train
couldn't make it up the hill at the far end of Colfax... It was
quite a day... I'm sure you must know the story.
However, on a sad note, some almost missed the passing of a
famous song writer. With all the sadness and trauma going on in
the world at the moment, it worth reflecting on the death of a
very important person, which almost went unnoticed last week.
Larry LaPrise, the man who wrote "The Hokie Pokey" died
peacefully at the age of 93. The unusual part for his family was
getting him into the coffin. They put his left leg in first. And
then all the trouble started.
http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/lyrics/hokey.htm
Special Bomber Cheers to all the brilliant intellectuals, famous
athletes, super-talented musicians and good friends from the
class of '55... and oh, yes, as Denny Olson ('55-RIP) always
used to say when he repeated the words of Mortimer Snerd (Edgar
Bergen's) sidekick... "If you're driving down the highway be
careful... the life you save might be that of a beautiful girl..
(from the RHS Class of '55).. and we want to protect and reserve
all the beautiful girls we can"... Denny always remembered the
classic lines from George Gobel and Edgar Bergen, our radio
entertainers in the wonderful days at RHS... I miss Denny and
sharing jokes with him at recess outside Mr. Warwick's 8th grade
classroom and on basketball trips.
We treasured George Gobel... his famous line about driving
was... If you're driving down the highway and a car is coming
at you head-on... and you know you can't avoid it... turn your
radio up real loud in order to help drown out the sound of the
crash..."
Ray Juricich, our militant but genial driving instructor and
coach always enjoyed the jokes about driving. Another favorite
joke teller on basketball trips was Gordon Anderson ('54). When
we ran out of stories, he would make up some splendid ones...
or he would write signs to the cars behind us on the way to
our games and hold them in our back window... Miss Brown, our
English Teacher would have been proud of his endeavors. Gordon's
greatest performance was when we were being housed at the Naval
Training Station near Seattle (to keep us out of trouble)...
Gordon took a whistle and became a loud "drill sergeant" as he
marched us to the mess hall for meals. He was a classic!
Everyone have a good day. Be happy. Remember the good stuff.
All the best to everyone from
-Tom Tracy ('55)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Misc. [with apologies to Andy Rooney]
I had a dog once. Not a Labradoodle or Cockerbernard or one of
those mixes they now call hybrids. My dog was a mutt. Got him at
the pound for $6 and took him home right away. I named him Damn
It because he would always respond when I yelled "come here damn
it" and it stuck. I was always impressed with all of the kinds
of food and food mixes for dogs on the grocery shelf but I
always bought good old Friskies by the 50 pound bag. Damn It was
ugly but for $6 what more could you want. He was loyal, faithful
and smart. He had hunting all figured out. We would go out in
the dead of winter, everything frozen and Damn It would stay in
the car. He was no fool. One floppy ear and one blank eye but
there he would be by my desk. Ever wonder what goes on in a
dog's mind? I never tried to figure it out mostly because it was
none of my business.
After 13 years Damn It became lame and his one good eye was
going bad. I felt sorry for the little guy as he walked into the
wall or my desk or missed a flying leap up on my lap. I took him
to the vet who said that he might be able to improve his life
a little bit but time was against the dog. I always wondered
what I would decide once I faced a decision like this or selling
my old car for that matter. I decided that keeping Damn It alive
was not very fair to him given how understanding he had been of
me all of these years. I decided that it was time to put Damn It
down so I hugged him one last time and left the office. He
didn't move much but had a very painful pathetic look in his
eyes. The vet said it was the right decision.
It took me quite a while to get over him. I still had about 40
pounds of Friskies left so I gave it to a neighbor, but they
didn't want it because their Shepawolf only ate meat and bloody
meat at that. Looking back, I don't have a single picture of
Damn It, not one, but then I didn't have a picture of my 1947
Plymouth with "suicide doors" either. My advice to you is to
take a lot of pictures of both.
-Andy
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in Anacortes, WA where I am having
nightmares about Bombers not sending in their $24 for their
2007-2008 Sandstorm dues. I have been paid for a couple
of weeks now because I don't want to miss a single issue.
Ever wonder what it would be like every day without the
Sandstorm? Only leaves Andy Rooney on Sunday night.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Kent Sinkey Class of 1959
Found Kent's website: http://kentsinkey.googlepages.com/
Re: Richland Bomber Interest?
Re: Still more on the Bombers (;-)
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Cyndy Brooks Cowman ('68)
Re: Class of 1968 Reunion Information
Jeri Collins Sandberg ('68) called last night with our reunion
information. The reunion will be August 1st and 2nd at the
Clarion Hotel.
Contact Jeri at JSandberg68@aol.com with ideas and suggestions.
There will be another committee meeting next month.
Re: Sad news from Jeri
Jeri had the sad news of the passing of our classmate Gene
Gustafson on Saturday [10/13/07]. There will be a service on
Friday at the Richland Lutheran Church at 3:30. He lived in
Walla Walla and there hasn't been a notice in the Tri-City
Herald yet.
-Cyndy Brooks Cowman ('68)
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>>From: Frank Hames ('69)
I was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of John Skinner ('69).
He was a friend of mine in high school and we had some great times
together. He was one cool high school kid. He was too young to go.
God's speed, John. Condolences to his family and friends.
-Frank Hames ('69)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/18/07
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1 Bomber and Don Sorenson sent stuff:
John Adkins ('62), Don Sorenson (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jack Lowrey ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob Chiles ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Keith Hunter ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Robert Hinkle ('75)
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
Re: Class of 62 Reunion Pictures
I have completed the Photo Album from our 45th Class Reunion -
I began making copies of the album this evening and will begin
mailing them to all of those of you who attended the reunion
either tomorrow or the next day.
I am going to ask for $5.00 to offset the cost of the DVDs and
the mailing. Please send it to me when you get the DVD.
Other members of the class who would like a copy of the album,
please send me an e mail with your mailing address so I can send
you a copy.
-John Adkins ('62) ~ Richland a little breezy and intermittent rain
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: Bomber Duffers
To: All Golfing Bombers
Found this old Chemical Processing Department (C. P. D.)
golf cartoon and score sheet. Thought you might find this
interesting.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Soren/071018-00.html
-Don Sorenson (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/19/07
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1 Bomber sent stuff and 2 Bomber funeral notices today:
Gary Behymer ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanie Turner ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ray Richardson ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Davis ('80)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: eBAY Item - Richland Bomber Belt Buckle '40s '50s
Re: eBay Item - WIAA 39th Basketball Tournament 1963 Program
Re: Do you have this on one of the sites?
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Behymer/071019-Villager8-6-45.jpg
I thought about having it framed.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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[Gary, this is the first time I've seen that particular Villager
headline... Hiroshima Day... Interesting! -Maren]
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>>Gene Gustafson ('68) ~ 1/16/50 - 10/13/07
>>Beverly Ann Sullivan Johnson ('54) ~ 10/13/36 - 10/13/07
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/20/07
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Virginia Brinkerhoff ('54), Helen Cross ('62)
Linda McKnight (65), Larry Reid ('68)
Jodi Lenz ('89)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carolynn Hamilton ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilyn Baird ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leo Webb ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sue Oberg ('79)
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>>From: Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
Thanks Gary Behymer ('64) for the "It's Atomic Bombs" headline.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Behymer/071019-Villager8-6-45.jpg
I remember it well, and I didn't have a copy, so thanks. That
was the first time that most of us knew why we were there at
Hanford / Richland. In retrospect, many must have suspected
the truth, but there was so much emphasis on "loose lips sink
ships" that there just wasn't much talk... until after it was
dropped.
Another vivid memory I have is when the B29 named "Day's Pay"
visited; it was paid for by Hanford workers who each donated a
day's pay toward the cost.
-Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Re: Weather
Thanks be to God, we survived our tornado warnings last night
without mishap. Some of our church members went to one of our
churches for cover. I went to the basement after several trips
to get what we might need to the basement. But it is only the
2nd time I've had to go to the basement in a tornado warning
since we first moved back here in l974. And the only tornado we
came close to being in occured when we were traveling through
Dickerson, ND in August of 2004, I believe it was.
Weather and fire are still as dangerous as they've always been
to man, despite all our advances and learnings.
Today the sun is shining in a blue sky with white clouds and
a soft 70s breeze. I do believe we are warmer here than in
Wenatchee, and many other places. Each part of the U.S., indeed
the world, has it's beauty and it's drawbacks. They both appear
over time. I had just been on a bus the night before in HW 41
where the heart of one possible tornado was heading north of
Evansville.
At least we did get a lot of rain out of the storms and we
really needed the rains.
Re: Alan Lobdell's ('69) comments on cancer
I am sorry, but not surprized to learn of that research. Now
that leaves me in a dilema as to what to do when my next one
rolls around. Sadly, the top lining it's pockets does happen all
too frequently... Yes, it is a wonder that we do move forward in
spite of ourselves... Thanks for the information.
A Bomber in the midwest.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban (65)
Re: October Portland Bomber Luncheon
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-PDX/00.html
Hey there Maren – Could you make sure I got all the names and
classes spelled correctly. Thanks dear, you are a peach!!!
The following folks were in attendance at our last
Portland/Vancouver Bomber Luncheon, October 13, 2007.
Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54), Peg Wellman Johnson ('66),
Ann Engel Schafer ('63), Marilyn Mabee Welter ('61), Tom Hunt ('60),
Jeffrey Hartman ('59), Sylvia Hartman (spouse), yours truly,
Linda McKnight Hoban ('65) and my hubby Denny Hoban.
It should be noted that Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60) was absent
from the luncheon due to illness, and this