Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/16/16
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5 Bombers sent stuff: 
Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52), Mike CLOWES ('54)
Gus KEENEY ('57), Helen CROSS ('62)
David RIVERS ('65)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry PURKHISER ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judith PORTER ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave HANTHORN ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sheila ZANGAR ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Phyllis CUNNINGHAM ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Carol & Claire REDISKE ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chuck FELDER ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brian BELLISTON ('81)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Erica THOMAS ('97)

BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
    Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)

To the friends of Luana IVERS Portch ('52)

I'm writing to let you know that Luana suffered a stroke
about 2 weeks ago. She is presently staying in the Richland
Rehab, 1745 Pike St off of McMurrey, between Jadwin and
GWWay, here in Richland. When I saw her on Thursday, I was
amazed and pleased at how well she seems to be doing. She is
taking physical therapy and although she said she can't do
"all" the things, they have her walking with help and she
moves her limbs easily enough. The biggest difficulty I could
see, besides being troubled by double-vision, is the problem
of knowing what she wants to say and not being able to find
the words. Sometimes she would sing a few musical notes,
other times she would laugh or just have a minute of silence
while she tried to bring forward the words. Bless her
heart,,, she is a trouper and I believe she will work hard 
to recover. This is a very discouraging situation, of course,
but I am happy to say that her attitude seemed positive.

-Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52) ~ in rainy and colorful Richland   
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)

Here it are, a day past the Ides of October. Contrary to
some news reports, the State of Oregon has not been wracked
by tornadoes. Yes, there were two on Friday last, both on the
coast, and they did inflict damage, but no personal injuries.
And, we may have survived the typhoon remnants that slammed
us on Saturday.

Not the point of the entry. This is in honor of the birthday
of a Bomber. He and I knew each other back in the day; we
even graduated at the same time. He was a mainstay in the
clarinet section of the band. Ran into him at R2K where he
was performing with the "Pep" band during the basketball
game. All in all, a nice guy

A tip of the ol' propeller beanie and a "Happy Birthday!"
shout out to Jerry PURKHISER ('54) on this day. Perhaps he
can make his way down from Yakima to a certain Kennewick 
Bob's Burgers and Brew on Friday (always 3rd Friday) to
say hi to the guys (mostly '54).

-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR  just 
      waiting for Wurstfest.
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>>From: Gus KEENEY ('57)

Re: Rick MADDY ('67) photo
 http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Mad/161014-Golden_Gate.jpg

Thank you, CPL Maddy, for the Golden Gate Photo!!!

May you have Fair Winds and Following Seas!!!!!
-Gus KEENEY ('57)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)

Re: Touring Washington, DC.
 http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Cro/161016-Jaime-Helen.jpg

My exchange student from Spain, Jaime, and I spent another
long day seeing more of the historical sights in Washington,
DC today [10/15].

Again we were blessed with perfect weather. And I hope all
this helps him with his U.S. History class.

Now we are taking the Greyhound back to Cincinnati, and an
hour drive to Hope, IN.

My feet haven't been what they used to be for a long time,
and it will take them a while to recover, but it's been a fun
trip!!

Bomber Cheers, 
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ in Pittsburgh, PA  Sometime I hope 
      I get some time to explore this city.
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)

Re: How to

tell who your real friends are... I've tried this and it is
very true... now the B-day Bomber and I have only really
known each other probably maybe 15-16 years... we hit it off
right away and over the years have had some great talks... 
He always thinks his position through and lays it out very
well... for the most part I don't recall a time we disagreed
to any degree of consequence... over the past year, that has
changed somewhat and I can't say that we really disagree
because there are so many variables that remain unknown, I
can't prove or disprove his position... I frankly (not Big
Frank nor Frank Osgard ('63 WB) don't even know if we
actually disagree... but anyway, it's one of those things
that could... I say could make enemies of so called friends
or at least create bad blood... I can honestly say it has not
hurt our friendship at all... we've almost learned not to
talk about this "thing"... just move on and continue to be
the buds we are... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, David HANTHORN ('63) on
your special day, October 16, 2016!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
-David RIVERS ('65)
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That's it for today. Please send more.
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