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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 01/02/10
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8 Bombers and Don Sorenson sent stuff:
Dick PIERARD ('52), Laura Dean KIRBY ('55)
Paul WORRELL ('57), Patti JONES ('60)
Jay SIEGEL ('61), Annette HALL ('62)
Linda REINING ('64), Lori SIMPSON ('70)
Don Sorenson (NAB)
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NOTE: Bomber's last name in high school is now in ALL CAPS
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve PIIPPO ('70)
BOMBER LUNCH Today: Class of '60, Sterling's, 11:30
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Dick PIERARD ('52)
I was reminded by the discussion on ball point pens about how far
back these things went. I remember having one in the late '40s
and that it tended to smudge. I looked into the history of ball
point pens on the internet and found that some patents had been
issued as far back as the late 19th century, but a feasible pen
was not actually produced until the late 1930s and that they only
became readily available after World War II. Like most school
kids of the postwar era we used pens we had to dip in ink. Many
of them had bladders that would suck up ink from the bottle so
one did not have to keep dipping it after every few words. I
do recall that I liked to use the kind that had little plastic
cylinders. I wonder if you can even buy these sorts of things
anymore, except through special order from a catalogue?
-Dick PIERARD ('52) ~ where we had a white Christmas in the
mountains of Western North Carolina and I have been using
an ice chipper I brought down here from Boston to get my
long driveway in a useable condition.
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>>From: Laura Dean KIRBY Armstrong ('55)
Re: Pens and ink
I am still in Phoenix for a couple more days but when I get back
to Richland I am going to see if I have a bottle of Scripto blue
ink in my desk drawer. I think it is still there. When I was
living on Wright street in the fifties, I loved going to Densows
to purchase Eatons Crystal Sheer stationary. It came in pastel
shades and then I had to have a colored ink to match. There were
bottles of blue, black, green, red, aqua and purple. I also had
several colors of Esterbrook refillable fountain pens. I could
not afford a Parker. The Esterbrook came with a choice of tip for
fine line or broader. They were interchangeable and I had both.
The art of letter writing seems to have been replaced by E-mail,
texting and other electronic gadgets. I miss that.
I remember my first ballpoint pen. I purchased it at Williams
General Store in Chestnut, Illinois in 1947 with a fifty cent
piece I took from my mother's sewing machine drawer. It was
aluminum and had a cover that slid over the point. It was not
long before it leaked all over everything.
To: Jerry SWAIN ('54)
I also worked at C.C.Andersons when your father was manager. I
believe it was in 1956. My first day there was the opening of the
Jantzen skirt and sweater "webfoot" sale. I was afraid the
mezzanine was going to collapse.
-Laura Dean KIRBY Armstrong ('55) ~ Temporarily in Gilbert, AZ
enjoying the mild weather.
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>>From: Paul WORRELL ('57)
Re: Bowl Games
May all Bombers and their families have a HEALTHY, HAPPY NEW YEAR
in 2010!!!
Congratulations to the Idaho Vandals for their win over Bowling
Green in the Humanitarian Bowl held here in Boise on the Blue
'Smurf' Turf. Even though I'm a BSU BRONCO fan, I supported the
Vandals, as well as did many Bronco fans during the game and hope
they will give their support to the Broncos when they play TCU
in the Fiesta Bowl.
Yes, the Boise State Broncos are back in the Fiesta Bowl again.
Remember the fantastic win over OK in 2007?? What a game.
Hopefully the 2010 Fiesta bowl will be just as exciting. With
the Broncos winning!!!!
So be sure to wear your Blue and Orange Monday, January 4th and
cheer the Broncos on.
Games starts at 5PM (MST) on FOX.
-Paul WORRELL ('57) ~ Boise, ID
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>>From: Patti JONES Ahrens ('60)
To: Jim McKeown ('53)
Re: C.C. Anderson's/The Bon Marche'
How commendable at your age to move into managing a high end
store like C.C. Anderson's/The Bon Marche'. I can remember the
people you mentioned and can add Gurtha Edwards (Yardage) two
Bomber children, Char Hutchinson (Notions) two or three Bomber
children, Sam ROBBINS (men's) ('58) wife Vera SMITH ('58), Judy
CAMERON ('60), Ginger Knirk, (Mezzanine, high end clothes for
women) mother of Bill Knirk ('65-RIP). Lingerie, I can see the
woman's face but can't remember her name, Mike McKEOWN ('60). I
remember doing different work around the store. Nada McCOY ('62),
toys at Christmas. There are others but do not remember their
names.
I worked in yardage. During the summer I floated to most
departments for those on vacation and as I mentioned in another
entry wrapped gifts at times during Christmas. Working in the
men's department was always interesting because I had to measure
inseams. The guys would look at me, like your kidding. I would
laugh them through it. My pay had worked it's way to $1.00 an
hour at my senior year. Judy CAMERON ('60) was hired in at that
time at $1.05 an hour. I went to straight to Mr. Morris and got a
nickel raise when I found out. Pretty good pay for that age part
time. I worked Monday thru Friday from 3:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. with an hour for lunch.
There were at least two in each department. Usually an older
person (managers of each department and a Bomber from Columbia
High School or young. These memories are from when I worked there
from 1958 to September of 1962.
From my memory when I walked in the North East door, toys were
across the street. I can remember left in the store was Notions,
Christmas gift wrap, Yardage and children's clothes. Walking
straight ahead toward the back of the store the lingerie was on
the left. At the back was shoes. Men's clothing on the right.
Boys clothes might have been right of the door coming in? Up the
stairs on the Mezzanine was the offices to the right where Mr.
Morris Smith's office, was the newer manager. He was always
kind and worked for the motto of the store. "Customer is always
right". (Proven one time when a lady brought back a bathing suit
that was torn and tattered and well worn. She was allowed to buy
a brand new bathing suit). All the women's clothes took most of
the upper floor, including bras that fit like a glove when the
ladies worked with someone to buy it [HUH?]. Rest rooms and break
room were at the back of the Mezzanine across from the offices.
Fashion took place twice a year spring and fall. Usually on the
Mezzanine. One time it was at the "Desert Inn" (Did I get that
right?). I modeled quite a few times and enjoyed every minute of
it.
It is beyond my memory where the home furnishings were... Jim?
I think it was in the south west corner of the store. I think
stationary was also there. Maybe luggage as well. I know we had
everything a department store would want. Including wonderful
always smiling, helpful and courteous clerks. Everyone seemed
to love their job. I know I did. After moving to San Jose and
changing my career to Secretarial at Lockheed, staying in a store
clerking would have much more happy for me. After nine years of
marriage and having my four children I went to work for Safeway
then became an administrator for a Real Estate office. So much
more enjoyed my work with customers to assist and doing paper
work as a part of it as well as help the Real Estate Broker and
agents.
This has been fun writing my memories of the store. Many more.
I'm sure you have many memories to add as others do Jim.
Re: Golden Years
So many Bombers have put in entries of their health problems
which I diligently read learning what happens to people with
different health issues. Delights me to see all the help the
Bombers give and prayers to support the person with the health
issue. I pray for them too.
A Bomber friend's husband (also a Bomber) is having health
issues. She has me on the email list when she does an update.
When I emailed her back after this last update. I emailed about
back saying this is the "Golden Years instead here we are looking
for the Silver Lining". I have been having my own health issues
also this past few months. I am on a cane and no doctor has been
able to pin point the problem. Many tests later there is only
about three left to go. All of these are easy tests and should
have been already taken from what I have learned. Is it gout,
water retention or rheumatoid arthritis. Doctors might come up
with another test I don't know about. So far all the tests have
not given a negative.
I have heard many complaints about the doctors in Richland so now
finding my own. It was not easy to change doctors after nineteen
years with the one I had in Federal Way, WA. Finally working with
a good one after three other doctors. She is just slow to get to
the next test. I now after knowing her find it helps to give her
a boost by asking if she would suggest such and such? I've
studied everything along the way to find wrong medications have
been given. No wonder so many people in this area go to Spokane
and the Seattle area.
My son is dating an OR nurse from Sacred Hospital in Spokane.
I can see now why so many Bombers have been there and have had
different heart procedures. There out comes have been great.
After listening to the nurse I can see why. The extent of what
they do is tremendous.
Re: Snow
It didn't snow for Christmas day as everyone talked about they
would like. But has snowed this week which is still the holidays.
Does that count?
I love the snow and have been nestled in my warm house enjoying
every bit of it. Catching up with friends by phone because of a
busy Christmas with friends and relatives has been fun. Took some
pictures today to put into the entry. Poked my nose and camera
out the doors long enough to take them. To warm in the house to
go out for a minute.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Jon/100102-00.htm
Re: Fireworks at New Years Eve
Watched the Space Needle fireworks go off at midnight on
Northwest News... spectacular as always. I have been there on
New years a few times which brings fond memories.
Happy New Year and Bombers Have Fun,
-Patti JONES Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland Temperature is
supposed to be 30° and 30° tomorrow by the computer.
Warm up and then by Sunday turn back to rain and snow.
Hummm looks like it will be a cold January. Even though
mostly retired January will be busy doing the usual book
work so on to finish off some of my retirement.
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>>From: Jay Siegel (Classic Class of '61)
Re: Licorice Tea
To: Linda REINING ('64)
I have always enjoyed black licorice, even the SEN-SEN. STASH Tea
Company in Portland, OR, has a delicious licorice mint tea that
is very pleasant. I drink it to combat the effects from my chemo.
If you can't find it in a store, you can order it on line.
If you like licorice, have you tried the AUSTRALIAN STYLE
Licorice. It is a bit softer than the old-fashioned but still has
the settling effects on the stomach.
Clear blue skies and warm, gentle breezes
-Jay Siegel (Classic Class of '61)
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>>From: Annette HALL Bundrant ('62)
Re: Desert Inn
My uncle.who worked at G.E. & DuPont, lived at the Desert Inn. It
was, just for men in the quarters. The women had a dorm on the
corner of Swift and Jadwin. One part of that dorm, the top half,
I beleave, was moved to a lot on Van Geisen afterwards. Can't
remember the dates.
-Annette HALL Bundrant ('62)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
To: Earl BENNETT ('63)
Re: Steve Muller
I think Steve was 3 years younger than me... I don't remember him
ever being at Col-Hi when I was there or Carmichael either and I
know he played chess... he played with both my folks and he was
pretty good... he even beat them on occasion... that was one
game I could never "master"... was just too confusing to me... my
dad taught my brother to play, but I could never "get it"... give
me checkers any day. *grin* My grandson, Kevin (he will be 15 in
January) plays it and has tried to teach me, but it's useless...
this "old dog" just isn't interested in it enough to pay
attention. ;) and, thanks for the prayers... they are
appreciated.
To: Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
Re: Licorice tea
I found it at Von's, so I bought some... haven't tried it, yet,
but plan on making a pot of it today, and see what it tastes
like... even have some black licorice candies that I might add
to it, if it doesn't have enough of a licorice taste. *grin*
also found my cinnamon tea.
Re: Protein Drinks
Got an e mail from Tami SCHUCHART Keller ('68), she sells Amway
and said they have an excellent protein drink that contains 25
grams of protein... she is sending me a sample pack... chocolate
fudge, vanilla, and berry smoothie... that way, I can have a
variety and decide which flavor I prefer.
Bombers really are a unique lot and I am so glad I am a part of
it... we really do care about one another... don't think you
will find another high school or group that is as caring as
we Bombers! Thanks to all of you who have written to me with
positive thoughts regarding my cancer... the prayers have been
appreciated and they have worked!
-Linda REINING (Boomber Bomber class of '64) ~ Bakersfield, CA
Happy New Year... watched the ball drop in Times Square...
Dick Clark still looks pretty good for the shape he's in. *grin*
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>>From: Lori SIMPSON Hogan ('70)
Re: Pat DORISS Trimble'S ('65) 12-31-09 entry
Pat, here is the correct information regarding 2 different hotels
on GWWay: The original Desert Inn became the Hanford House and is
now The Red Lion. Farther south on GWWay is the original River
Shore Hotel which is now the Shilo Inn. Hopefully this clears
things up.
Happy New Year...
-Lori SIMPSON Hogan ('70)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB)
To the interested parties,
Here are two images you will know.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Sor/100102-00.htm
-Don Sorenson (NAB)
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That's it for today. Please send more.
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