We are asking online readers to help out. Any amount will be
greatly appreciated. Payable to Maren's, Inc.
Send to: P.O.Box 3288, Gretna, LA 70054
Email me maren@richlandbombers.com with questions. -Maren
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 01/10/10
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Diane AVEDOVECH ('56), Bonnie RICHARDSON ('58)
George SWAN ('59), Linda REINING ('64)
Jackie HANSON ('67), Jim DAUGHERTY ('70)
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>>From: Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
Re: Ganzel's Barbershop
I'm not sure when that big barbershop opened, but we moved to
Richland in 1944, though my dad was there in mid 1943. But I
remember that big barbershop quite well. Sometime in the '50s
our family took a vacation to Southern California and I seem
to remember that we went to a Spudnut shop in San Diego and
Mr. Ganzel was operating it. Perhaps someone can clarify that -
unfortunately that is not as clear as I'd like it to be! Darn
those Senior Moments!
-Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
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>>From: Bonnie RICHARDSON Reno ('58)
Re: Don Sorenson's photo #620
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/091227-620-Who.html
I know this is a little late, but in picture #620 (in the 12-27-
09 issue of Sandstorm), the young lady is my sweet sister, Jeanne
RICHARDSON Scott ('54), and the gentleman is Mr. Hudspeth, who
was called Hudy. The picture was taken in the 703 building, in
the personnel department, sometime between 1955-1956. Jeanne met
her husband, Scotty, while working in personnel. They have lived
in Sacramento since the early '60s, have 3 children and 10
grandchildren.
Thank you, Don, for these wonderful pictures!
-Bonnie RICHARDSON Reno ('58)
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>>From: George "Pappy" SWAN ('59)
Re: The passing of our Bomber Mother
Marilyn and I wish to thank all who expressed their condolences
regarding the passing of our mother, Millie Swan. With mom's
passing and Marilyn's health issues, life was a bit too
overwhelming to extend an appropriate thanks at the time,
however, your well wishes were most appreciated.
Re: My sister, Marilyn SWAN Beddo ('63)
Marilyn had surgery on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 to remove a
brain tumor. The doctors believe that they were able to remove
it all, and she seems to have come through the surgery well. Now,
there will be an ongoing process of rest and recovery, tests, and
therapy to return her to good health, and to determine if she has
suffered any permanent memory loss. Her daughter, my niece, Tracy
Beddo, is posting updates on Marilyn's condition, for those
concerned. If you wish to receive those updates and are not yet
on Tracy's email list, contact me for Tracy's email address.
To: Tim SMYTH ('62)
Re: Ganzel's Barber Shop and the Azure Family
Tim, I too went to Leo Azure for a periodic "ear lowering" out
of both a sense of friendship and fond obligation. I would see
Leo and the whole family on a daily basis, but I always looked
forward to my monthly high point of a one on one session of
several minutes in Leo's barber chair, as he cut my hair, and
told me jokes and wondrous stories, in that big booming voice and
accompanying laughter of his. You see, the AZURE family lived
across the street from ours, as I grew up through the Richland
grades and into high school, until they moved to Pasco. Mickey
('62wb-RIP) (later Mike, of course) had two older brothers,
Duane ('59wb), my age, and Larry ('57), the oldest. And, there
were younger siblings, ... Greg, Tony, Marc, Almeda ... and there
were more, but then I sort of lost track of the much younger
ones, after they moved to become Bulldogs, and I went off into
the service.
Duane and I were great "pals" throughout the grades at Spalding
and our years at Chief Joseph. We not only "hoofed" it to and
from school as "a unit," and participated in school stuff
together, but we also spent many an after school hour and
weekends in the "down back" as we called the area between the
bypass highway and the Yakima River, hunting, fishing, and
engaging in various assorted outdoor adventures. And then, Duane
became a Sailor and I a Marine, but over the years we touched
base off and on, staying in touch.
Now, with sadness, I must report that Duane is in a noble fight
against lung cancer and he is in a home hospice situation. He is
still maintaining that great Azure family sense of humor, and his
wife, Dawn, established a Caring Bridge Website to keep friends
and family updated about Duane's health. One can read all of the
journal entries, visit the photo gallery, and read and write
them a note in the guest book. Anyone interested in the contact
information for Duane's Journal/Guestbook may email me for the
contact information.
And lastly,
Re: First year in a "two dog life"
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Swa/100110-00.htm
My girls are one year old (in human years) today, January 9, and
doing well. Both are great dogs and companions. I can say that
now, with a straight face, as the chewing and other puppy
shenanigans seem to have moved into the past (fingers crossed ...
of course). Bella is showing distinct signs of following in
Darby's paw prints toward becoming a great huntress. Me'a, so
far, is still sort of my goofy girl who seems to be along for the
ride. Our training effort has been frequently interrupted, but
now, we are into a whole new year, and I always have high hopes,
so the training goes on for both dogs and dad.
Nevertheless, we have made progress, and to portray it, I provide
profound pictorial proof from early on, late within their first
year, and today's celebration. Yes, those are match sticks rather
than candles in their birthday muffins. Its a Marine thing ...
improvise, adapt, and overcome. And, yes the Christmas tree
is still up. Gotta get as much mileage outta the holiday as
possible. And, when your dog's think that you are the greatest,
never seek a second opinion!
-George "Pappy" SWAN ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where some things
eventually settle down, but new things always come along,
in other words ... life goes on.
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
To: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Bowling
I remember taking bowling in PE... think it was either Freshman
or Sophomore year... not sure how we got to the bowling alley,
but I remember going... we were given lessons, too... both my
parents bowled, so I knew some things and I remember having to
learn how to keep score... wasn't so great on that... was so
happy when automatic scoring came along. *grin* I have bowled on
leagues since I was in my early 20s, but haven't been bowling
at all this year... between chemo treatments and my blasted
arthritic hip, it just wasn't going to happen this year! My team
is still bowling and they are "holding my spot" til I can re-join
the team. they will be going to 'Vegas the end of January, but
I won't be going... will be the first year that I haven't gone
since I joined the league in '87! Am gonna have "withdrawals".
*grin*
Am hoping to come over there in May... one of the things on my
"bucket list" is to swim with the dolphins and I can do that at
Mandaly Bay (I think that's the one... if not, then it's the
Mirage), so as soon as I get the "green light" on my health, I am
going to do that! and thanks for telling Jim HAMILTON ('63) about
me... he gave me lots and lots of good advice on how to survive
the chemo treatments and how to deal with all the side effects.
I did lose my eyebrows and eyelashes, but have been having fun
"drawing" on my eyebrows... I never get them the same two days in
a row! *grin* as for the eyelashes, I gave up trying to put on
"falsies"... just wear lots of purple eye shadow... it's supposed
to make brown eyes "brighter", so figured I better use it and get
all the "brightness" I can at this stage of the game. *grin*
-Linda REINING (Boomber Bomber class of '64) ~ lots of foggy
mornings and nights in Bakersfield, CA... first time in
a long time that we have had this much fog... really
creating havoc with the highways but that's cause NOBODY
slows down in the fog!!!!
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>>From: Jackie HANSON Hewett ('67)
Hello all Bombers,
I just wanted to take a moment and again thank everyone for their
kindness, compassion and caring on behalf of Gene BURRILL ('67wb)
and his wife, Kelly.
Someone recently wrote in the Sandstorm that there is no other
group of classmates (regardless of the year graduated) like
Richland Bombers. I have to agree.
For myself I want to send out a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone for
their out pour of caring not just financial but in writing and
contacting Gene. He knows how truly blessed he is.
He starts his second round of chemo on the 14th. He sounds a
little tired but his spirits are high and Kelly is keeping him
on the right and narrow as to following his doctors orders.
I pass on little notes that you all write regarding teas and
protein drinks that may help him some.
Take care... stay safe... be happy... and God Bless you all.
-Jackie HANSON Hewett ('67)
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>>From: Jim DAUGHERTY ('70)
Re: Ganzel's Barbershop
I was not around during the first days of Ganzel’s Barbershop,
but have many memories of it. Not sure when I first had my first
haircut there, but when I was 15/16 years old I mowed the grass
that was on the side/back of the building and out by the street
(Jadwin). Otis was in charge of the lawn and he paid me after
mowing the grass. He was a nice man, but if I didn't put the hose
back exactly the way he had it, I definitely heard about it. He
usually inspected my work before he would pay me. I still have
my hair cut there, but it has changed some, but Otis' shoe shine
stand is still there and there is no longer any grass to mow. I
usually got my hair cut by Mr. King who I knew from our church
and I mowed his yard also.
I kept busy every summer cutting grass all over town. My mom
hauled me around town until I got my driver’s license. Sometimes
I mowed three to four lawns a day. I was really in the money. I
think the most I ever got paid for a lawn was $3.50. Winters were
pretty lean though, never had a job in Richland. After graduation
I worked for three to four months at the Lamb Weston potato plant
in Connell. Guys in the Navy always got a kick out it when I told
them I worked in a French fry factory! Was happy to leave and
join the Navy.
I joined the Navy in September '70 and 20 years later when I
moved back with a family I helped my son mow yards, he was
getting $15.00 to $20.00 a yard!
-Jim DAUGHERTY ('70)
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