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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/1/00 ~ TOMORROW (4/2/00 at 2am) SPRING FORWARD
ALL Bomber Alumni Links site has had 92,172 Bomber hits.
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Ann Pearson (50), Marilyn Richey (53),
Carol Bishop (57), Dean Enderle (57),
John Northover (59), Jim House (63),
Donna Pardee (65), Pam Ehinger (67),
Steve Piippo (70), Diane Carpenter (72),
Greg Alley (73), Kathy Wheat (79)
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ALL BOMBER REUNION 2000 (R2K)
84 days left till R2K (June 23-25, 2000)
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>>From: Ann Pearson Burrows (50)
Norman "Bud" Hickey (48) passed away in his sleep
last week in San Francisco area. To all who knew Bud
he was a great guy with lots of good humor.
-Ann Pearson Burrows (50)
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>>From: Marilyn Richey (53)
To Mike Lloyd (77-HHS)
RE: Richland Basketball
I know you are in the last years of the seventies
and had some fine teams and the 70's ruled the
Bombers, but you missed some awful good teams in the
fifties and sixties in the description of Bomber
basketball. There were a lot of potential good
players sitting up in the stands who couldn't play
for Dawald because he was the coach and you did it
his way or the highway. I know there were a lot of
good players who could have made many of the schools
in the area but weren't willing to put the effort in
of listening to him or attempt to do what he
required to be on any of his teams.
I knew Mr. Dawald and had a lot of talks with him
about sports. He was a lot more interested in what
students learned and did with their lives than just
dribbling down the court. I know that I was very
much involved in sports and when I decided to go
back to college and finish, he said "I hope it
wasn't in P.E. field." He was happy that I went in
to the social field.
I have talked to a lot of guys through the years
and they said they just couldn't play for Dawald due
to his demands. So the 70's might have been the
years of state champions but some of the best teams
were in the late fifties with Norris Brown, Jim
Castleberry, Bob Frick, Johnny Meyers, Pat Crook, of
the '57 team. This team was an exciting team just to
watch even if you didn't live in Richland. In 1949
when they built the old gym at RHS, it was packed to
the rafters every game they played. Richland had the
largest following at the state tournaments. You saw
your friends living in the Seattle area at the state
tournaments on the campus of UW. That is one of the
differences of the old state tournaments than now.
The way they do it, now, they can bring in more
money. But looking at the state tournament at
Tacoma, if that had been in Seattle at UW, there
never was hardly a ticket to be had in the late
afternoon and evening games. It was a social
gathering as well as be able to see all teams at one
spot for 4 days. If a Seattle team was playing in
the finals, people would be selling their tickets
for a profit and make some money because of no seats
for the games. I would say in the late fifties and
60's that more people went to Richland Bombers games
especially after building the new gym that had the
capacity to hold the people who wanted to follow the
Bombers.
Always a Bomber,
-Marilyn Richey (53)
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>>From: Carol Bishop Horne (57)
RE: George Valdez ....
I remember Diettrich's very well and i remember
u..... my husband Gene Horne worked for Karl and
Wanda Diettrich for a long time.... even after we
were married.... wonderful people to work for....
and George.... i lived next door to u in 1948 on
Sanford.... ask Bernice if she remembers me.... i
saw her one time when i went out to work with my
dad.... she was in the parking lot.... we did talk
for a while... and i remember joe and johnny... u
were little .... anyway... love the fond memories
Did Joe Mennsinger die.... and Gene always talks
fondly of Ola .... and i just saw Shirley Coy
Deschane last week... while i was in Richland
visiting my mom....
Thanks for your memories of Diettrich's.....
-Carol Bishop Horne (57)
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>>From: Dean Enderle (57)
RE: Pea Harvest/Wheat Fields
Just finished reading some of the tales about
the days and nights working at the Walla Walla Pea
harvests. I remember working the night shift and
there was a foreman named "Joe" I think? Anyway it
seemed like all he did was wander around all night
with his baseball cap pulled down tight on his head
and look behind the various machines with his
flashlight and then walk off muttering oaths. I
think he must have been born in that place.
The other thing I remember most was the smell of
the place, particularly when some of the cans would
rupture and blow their contents all over the
machinery and the floor and us if we weren't quick
enough.
I also remember some long days driving during the
wheat harvest, used to go up to a ranch near
Ritzville. Can't think exactly where after all this
time. but it was long hot dry days for sure.
Here's to all of you Bombers who had that experience.
Before I forget, thanks to Tom Matthews, Ray
Loescher and Max Sutton for the info on some of the
old classmates, nice to hear about them. Also Max I
hope the knee is healing well, take it easy.
-Dean Enderle (57)
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>>From: John Northover (59)
To ALL Bombers
I have re-scanned and uploaded the 59 Annual ...
The pictures are clear and a bit larger ...
In addition I found out I had missed pictures
.... in my initial scan ... Student Council, large
fold out picture, now two pictures Senior Planning
Council Junior Pep Girls A science picture, a fold
out ... I had only scanned one half of the picture
J.V. Football
J.V. Basketball
The '59 Annual web pages were given a face lift.
Colors were selected from the back cover of the '59
Annual
Happy and Clearer Memories!!
-John Northover (59)
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>>From: Jim House (63)
RE: 1962 Bomber Basketball Allegations
Thirty-eight years ago, the Sandstorm published
serious allegations about the Bomber basketball team.
Like many Bomber teams of that era, the 1962
edition should have been undefeated. The team had
two of all time greatest Bombers. The rest of the
squad was composed of young men every Richland
Mother hoped her daughter would marry (OK, I made
that part up).
The loss in the State semi finals was difficult
to explain. Some classmates cruelly blamed it on the
cheerleaders, not the beloved team. Ultimately, the
3/30/62 Sandstorm suggested criminal activity. Go to
the Alumni Sandstorm web site to see the slanderous
story about the great '62 Bomber team. I still
refuse to discuss it.
-Jim House (63)
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[Link to read the '62 Sandstorm article. -Maren]
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>>From: Donna Pardee (65)
I was just checking out the Official Richland
Bomber Home page at http://www.owt.com/rhs/
Where has the "cloud" gone? Is this a lame
attempt to replace "the cloud" by the current
administration? There is a contact link at the
bottom of the page if you have any comments....
PROUD OF THE CLOUD
Favorite teachers:
Lewis & Clark:
Mrs. Ericson, 1st grade
Mr. Smith, 6th
Rex Davis
Carmichael:
Mr. Phelps
Mrs. Johnson
RHS:
Ed Fankhauser
Julia Davis
Joyce Larson
Max Jensen
Art Dawald
Once again, thanx for this awesome site Maren and
Gary! I doubt that there is any other high school
alumni site to rival ours... and certainly no other
place with such a unique common bond.
As always,
BOMBERS RULE
-Donna Pardee (65)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (67)
Big Bomber Thanks to all that wrote and told me
Days Inn! That's The One!! Also to all those that
sent their prayers, Jerry is doing great! He is home
and moving around better that he did before the back
surgery!!
Bomber Cheers
-Pam Ehinger (67)
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>>From: Steve Piippo (70)
To Phil Jones (69)
I think us rinky - dink Lutherans beat the
Mormons once or twice. Church ball was good. Toivo's
pass, screen away and cut offense sure helped
Dawald. Me thinks the Bomber Baseball team and
Kamiakin will have one or two great games. Maybe
three or four.
-Steve Piippo (70)
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>>From: Diane Carpenter Kipp (72)
To Geoff Rothwell (71):
Geoff,
I'm assuming you're looking for a source to buy
Paul Loeb's Nuclear Culture book, but failing that,
my public library (Vancouver, WA) has a copy - I
have it reserved - so I'm assuming other libraries,
especially in WA State, will have it too. If you
aren't in WA, you could ask for an inter-library
loan.
To Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68):
Thanks for the thoughts on special ed. in
Richland. I have a son in special ed., so it's
"especially" interesting to me.
-Diane Carpenter Kipp (72)
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To Steve Edwards (68)
Its great to hear from an 'old' coach. You had to
volunteer your time and along with coach Al -
Yencopal that is - it was a fun time. Thanks for
imparting your wisdom but no thanks for making us
run stairs. Although I could use that now, at the
time it was turning us all red in the face. As for
my weight, its still overweight. My hoops career
went from CK to Chief Jo for one year where I played
second ninth team. Toivo had a few too many good
players like Dick Cartmell (73), an eighth grader
named Mike Davis (74), and a seventh grader named
Mike Neill to contend with along with many more from
my class alone that were much better than I. I was
in the top ten in scoring in the IBL a couple times.
That's the Intramural Basketball Association at Rhs
for the people unfortunate not to be involved. I
still love basketball and try to play when my weight
is down and my lungs are up and running. I did play
church league for CK teams and have played in the
local gyms for years. They did tear down and burn
down the Spalding gym though. I kind of miss the
bubbles in the floor and the 1924 rims and
backboards. You only had one name wrong for our
class and that was John Sams. He was a couple years
older. The list of starters and where they reside
are as follows. Randy Rice is in Vancouver with a
couple kids and still hyper. Mike Sinclair lives in
Richland and I see him and his wife a few times a
year. Dan Dauenhauer works out at Siemens with me so
I see him daily. Dick Cartmell had two sons go to CK
and works in Richland and you might have heard how
far he has gone with his reffing career. Dan Dykes
is a mystery. Every reunion we check and his family
does not know if he is alive or not as of the last
time we checked in 98. Talk again soon. At some
point in my career I could get a phone book under my
foot on my jump shot.
-Greg Alley (73)
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>>From: Kathy Wheat Fife (79)
We took a trip to Portland and the Tri-Cities
over spring break this week. My kids finally got to
taste a Spudnut! They asked me what they were like.
I told them they look like a doughnut but better.
They agreed. Got home and asked who wanted to finish
up the doughnuts and my daughter said "Mom, we don't
have any doughnuts, they're Spudnuts!" Being from
Idaho, that's success!
While in Portland I took my dear friends, one of
whom also does stand up comedy, to see Brad Upton at
Harvey's. We all enjoyed and laughed and laughed,
keep up the good work Brad. We need more laughter in
our lives! :)
We also went and saw the Bomber gym. I showed my
kids the picture of the 1980's game with the gym
overflowing. They couldn't believe it. Here in Idaho
we have good attendance at high school games, but,
nothing like the good ol' days in Richland. They
were shocked at how big the gym really is. The mural
on the outside is a nice addition!
-Kathy Wheat Fife (79)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/2/00 ~ SPRING FORWARD!!!!
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Ralph Myrick (51), Dick Epler (52),
Pete Wascher (60), Jane Walker (62),
Jim Armstrong (63), Gary Behymer (64),
Dave Trent (75)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick (51)
To Carol Bishop Horne (57)
Yes, Joe Mensinger died last week.
-Ralph Myrick (51)
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>>From: Dick Epler (52)
RE: Suspicions Confirmed
Jim House (63) is right! The '62 Bomber
Basketball Team should have gone undefeated. I was
at WSU at the time, but relocated to San Diego
shortly thereafter so I never knew the outcome of
"investigation". I'm surprised any of those guys are
out of jail even today.
I have just one question for House: Who was your
lawyer? Had to be someone from east of the
Mississippi. The '62 team was famous enough that no
self-respecting lawyer (Is there such a thing?) from
the West would consider defending such contemptible
behavior by a Bomber hoopster. *sigh* Those guys
were beautiful to watch - as were many of Dawald's
teams!
-Dick Epler (52)
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>>From: Pete Wascher (60)
To Dean Enderle (57)
Reference the 4/1 email, we don't know each other
but one does not run across your surname often. My
best friend in the army was an Alan Enderle from
Virginia. Any relation?
-Pete Wascher (60)
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>>From: Jane Walker Hill (62)
RE: Missing Addresses '62
Here is a link to a list of '62 classmates
that I am trying to contact.
Please check this list to see if you have an
e-mail and/or mailing address for any of these
people. If you have a contact for them, even if
it is a relative, please click on the name listed
and type in the information.
Thank you.
-Jane Walker Hill (62)
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>>From: Jim Armstrong (63)
Does anyone remember Don Parsons (who never
played for The Bombers) coming to Richland with the
C.B.C. frosh and completely dominating them?
-Jim "Pitts" Armstrong (63)
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>>From Gary Behymer (64)
RE: AEC
"Classified defense information shall not be
discussed in telephone conversations."
Ref: A.E.C. Manual Chapter 2101-06 Issued May 4, 1956.
-Gary Behymer (64)
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>>From: Dave Trent (75)
Alumni game request:
For those of us that cannot make R2K, please tape
the game! I watched quite a few of those players and
would love to see the game in some way.
One roster comment...
Could the Neills play on the floor together just
once? These guys are my personal most memorable
players. From Phil through Mike (fellow 75er), I
watched them play dozens of games. The more I hear
about R2K, the more I'm going to miss it!
"Famous" Bombers:
For those of us who left a long time ago, how
about some news on locally famous Bombers and what
they do? Local cops, politicians, etc. (It would be
especially nice to see that some of the "rowdier"
crowd settled down to some respectable work!). Might
limit it to those who stayed home just to keep it
under control (as we all know, most Bombers went
on to some sort of fame wherever they went!).
-Dave Trent (75)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/3/00
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9 Bombers, 1 Bomber Mom and 3 funeral notices today.
>From Dunno Who - check this out!!
Marilyn Richey (53), Larry Mattingly (60),
Jim House (63), Gary Behymer (64),
Glenda Gray (66), Lee Bush (68),
Lynn-Marie Hatcher (68), Mark Paris (80),
Nancy Burrill ('??), Wanda Janos (Bomber Mom)
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>>From: an e-mail address that was on our Sandstorm list
I've enjoyed your website over the past year but
I have never lived in your area. I graduated from a
school in Michigan. Please take my name off your
list. Thank you.
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>>From: Marilyn Richey (53)
To Jim Armstrong (63):
Don Parsons (62) was one of those guys who could
have been an outstanding ball player for the
Bombers, but did not get along with the man DAWALD.
He played in the church league and then played at
Montana for four years. I know his sister and he
lives in Spokane since getting out of college. Just
another good one that got away from playing on the
Bomber squad.
-Marilyn Richey (53)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly (60)
To Curt Donahue (53)
I barley remember the St. Bernard, but I do
remember very well the Black Lab everyone called
"Snowball". He hung around Lewis and Clark and the
South end of town. He loved children and especially
any that would throw something for him to chase and
bring back. It seemed like he was always there at
recess and lunch hour like he knew exactly what time
it was. We all enjoyed him and missed him on the
occasional days he wasn't there.
I remember a few years later when they passed the
"leash law" I thought about "Snowball". That dog was
never meant to be in a pen. He loved to roam and
meet his friends.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-Larry Mattingly (60)
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>>From: Jim House (63)
RE: R2K Basketball
I pity the coaches as the R2K game approaches.
We are already starting to see comments in the
Sandstorm about the many talented athletes that
never played on the Bomber varsity. Some loyal fans
are questioning the team assignments. Soon parents
will be calling the coaches at home, wondering why
their kid is not on the team or wanting guaranteed
minutes. Perhaps my favorite anonymous call to the
coach: "Jim House smoke. Good-bye". I did not and
still don't.
What's next? Will some faculty challenge the
eligibility of some players?
What team rules will the coaches enforce? Anyone
eating two bowls of chili will be banned from
practice; anyone with liquor on their breath at the
sock hop will be kicked of the team; no sex the
month before the game, no nap during the game, etc.
Will the coaches have to deal with player
complaints? No doubt some players (me) have already
scrolled through the roster hoping the see someone
who might consider passing the ball. I can hear
Coach Castleberry's response to my whining, "House
if you want a shot go get an offensive rebound."
Ah yes, two months and 22 days to go and the
Bomber traditions are falling into place.
Yes, Miss Brown, we have a game on Saturday.
Jim House (63)
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[It appears Jim is going to send an acknowledgment
to one of our favorite teachers, Nadine Brown, up
until game time. Apparently every Friday, in English
class during the season, Miss Brown would ask Jim if
the Bombers had a game that weekend. This lead to
embarrassment to Jim and cat calls from his classmates
since everyone knew that Miss Brown was well aware
of the schedule. Now grateful for her attention, Jim
says he knows she will love this game. -Maren]
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
To James 'Pitts' Armstrong (63)
RE: Don Parsons (64)
Don Parsons (64) was probably the greatest non-
Richland playing Bomber ever to play. Mentored by
the great Kittitas B player, Byron Beck* (10 years
with the Denver Rockets/Nuggets), who played for CBC
before going to Denver University, Don matured into
a great ball player, getting a 'full ride' to
Montana?
Don came into his own at Kenny Gray's (64) 'hoop'
at 1419 Hains. Along with such notables as Jimmy
Hodgson (64), Dennis Jones (64) and myself, Don
quickly learned the true 'art' of the 'bent hoop'.
*Note... Byron Beck married Leslie Jacobsen from
the Class of 1964.
-Gary Behymer (64)
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>>From: Glenda Gray (66)
To Jim House (63):
Yes, I know Don Parsons (64)... he was my
brother's (Ken Gray-64) best friend. He's a physical
therapist. The last time I talked with him, he was
in Eastern Washington, but I don't recall the city.
He is a very nice, kind and gentle man!
-Glenda Gray (66)
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>>From: Lee Bush (68)
To Dave Trent (75)
In response to your inquiry about Bombers going
on to become "local cops, politicians, etc.." Here
are a few for the list (I don't know what year
everyone graduated/and some of the information is
not updated. Plus, don't hold me to spelling of
names) -
~ Kris Bonness (68) - at one time a Sgt. for
WSP/Spokane area I heard;
~ Chris Vowels (71) - currently the Sgt. of the
Traffic Division with the Richland PD (also my
brother-in-law, which I'm proud to claim);
~ Mark Panther (73) - currently Chief of the West
Richland PD, after rising thru the ranks at Richland
PD and attaining rank of Captain;
~ Ken Hohenberg (??) - currently a Captain with the
Kennewick PD, after starting career as a Senior
Police Cadet with the Richland PD;
~ Scott Morrell (??) - currently a Corporal with the
Richland PD;
~ Jerome Delvin (??) - currently a Police Officer
with the Richland PD and also one of our current
representatives in the Washington State House of
Representatives for the Sixteenth District;
~ Chris Nickola (68) - local Attorney at Law;
~ Bob Thompson (??) - local Attorney at Law and
current Mayor of the City of Richland;
~ Terry Tanner (81) - local Attorney at Law and
current City Council Member/City of Richland.
Also, I know of other members of the Richland PD
& Benton County Sheriffs Office who are Bombers but
I'll let them step forward. Additionally, quite a
few Bombers are local attorneys. Hope this helps in
getting started the discussions you wanted.
PS - you don't know me, but I'm a Retired Detective
from the Richland PD and fellow Bomber!
-Lee Bush (68)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68)
RE: Dave Trent's request for video tape
I think Dave Trent (75) made a great suggestion
that the alumni ball game(s) be videotaped. You
know, Lloyd Swain (66) is in management at Falcon
Cable/Charter Cable in Kennewick. I am SURE he must
have some contacts in the TV world --- maybe he
could talk someone into doing the taping on
professional equipment. Just a thought. I believe a
lot of us would love to have footage of all those
guys on the court, and would be willing to pay for it!
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68)
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>>From: Mark Paris (80)
RE: Alumni Basketball Game
I agree with Dave Trent (75). I can't make the
reunion but I'd gladly make a monetary donation to
anyone who could supply a copy of the game.
-Mark Paris (80)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: nancy burrill ('??)
Date: Sun Apr 2 13:53:20 2000
a flood of childhood memories
Shriley Moore (70) told me about this site. I moved
away from Richland in 1964, but saw the old Lewis &
Clark photos from grade school. So many wonderful
kids I spent my childhood with.
Thanks for the memories...
-Nancy Burrill ('??)
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>>From: Wanda K. Janos (Bomber Mom)
I enjoy all the great memories the Bombers send into
your service. Many of the names are very familiar...
especially Hi Spot...the ski bus to spout springs
... the Kennedy days .... the different houses and
early day activities... We were involved with many
of those...Now I m a volunteer at the science museum
in downtown .... and we have on display the wand
which J.F.K. used on that visit to the area. Thank
you, Jeff Curtis (69) for your great account. There
are wonderful pictures displayed of good old days
in town. We hope that alums might include a visit to
the museum located behind the community house as
part of your refresher course. Videos will be shown
that are of interest. Some alumni i.d. may be used
for for a reduced fare.... It would be worth seeing
while you are 'HOME'.
-Wanda Janos (Bomber Mom)
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Funeral Notices scanned from TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins, '66
~ Norman Lynn Hickey, Class of 1948
~ Ruth Lindskog Johnson-Wayde, Class of 1920
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/4/00
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Loron Holden (57), Judy Williams (61),
Steve Upson (65), Tedd Cadd (66),
Barb Domarotsky (73), Dave Trent (75),
Jim Rice (75), Kathy Valdez (84)
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>>From: Loron Holden (57)
RE: Class of 57 Favorite Teacher Results
Well here it is!!!!!!!!!!!!! The results of the
month long Class of 57 Favorite Teacher Poll:
The winner is.................Nadine Brown!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations, your efforts on behalf all of us
are appreciated, even if we didn't act very much
like it 43 years ago!!!!!!!!! For your talents to
be remembered by so many for so long really says
something great.
Second Place is: A Four Way Tie!!!!! In alphabetical
Order if Nadine Brown Taught me right:
Art (Daddy) Dawald
Robert Henrich
Ray Juricich
John Reid
Thanks to the 28 entries to the poll there were
votes cast for 16 teachers, a real compliment to the
Bomber Teaching Staff!!!
Some sideline notes:
I will keep my promise to the three of you who
cast your vote secretly and will never reveal your
identity, but remember I do know who you are and at
least I know the motives of two of you!!! To the
third, you should have said yes when I asked you for
that date. It is tempting to reveal your identify,
but for now I won't.
It was fun to see so many serious comments about
things that these teachers did to contribute to our
lives, this is not mentioned often enough.
The other sparkling issue is so many who have
commented on their favorite Teacher and Teachers
outside of the select group of the class of 57.
Now the big question: Is Nadine Brown still with
us? If so I would like to find out how to contact
her, somebody let me know, please.
Thanks again to each of you who took the time to
input to a "Big Thanks to our Favorite Teachers" who
were dedicated enough to try to educate the Class of 57!!
-Loron Holden (57)
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>>From: Judy Williams Clem (61)
RE: Had an Interesting Weekend
My husband, Dave, and I were in Seattle this
weekend. I was looking for a travel charger for our
cell phone, so went into the Sprint PC store at
Southcenter. A nice, young man (Jason Young) helped
me. When I asked if I could write a check from the
Tri-Cities, Jason commented that he was "sort of"
from here. His mother, uncle, and maternal
grandparents (Frank and Yvonne Chappel) were from
here, and he had spent a great deal of time here. It
turns out his mother was Sharon Chappel '61 and Gary
Chappel '60 his uncle. I knew them both very well in
our school days through elementary school at
Sacajawea and Jason Lee, then Chief Jo, and Col Hi.
Sharon died many years ago (he was eight). Gary
died, but I don't know when, from a heart attack
(should be noted on class of '60 roster). His
brother, last name of Young, graduated from Col Hi
and adopted him (he is 16 years older). His sister
also graduated from Col Hi.
We both enjoyed our meeting and sharing memories.
I've sent him the addresses for the alumni sites.
On another subject:
I went to the Columbia River Exhibition of
History, Science, and Technology (CREHST) a couple
of weeks ago and thought I'd pass along some
information on a fund-raising program it has. Some
old pictures and unclaimed proofs/negatives from the
Kennell-Ellis (Marlins) photo studio were given to
the CREHST. They are logged in notebooks by year,
name, and kind of pictures (group, family,
individual, graduation). If you find any you want to
look at, you give them $4; someone will go to
storage and retrieve the negatives. If you want to
buy the negatives, it costs $20 for each set (could
be 1 or 20 negatives in a set). I found several sets
of my engagement and wedding pictures. (Gosh, were
we young and slim. I had forgotten how I looked with
dark hair instead of the totally white hair I've had
for the last 20+ years.) There were also some for
other family members and friends. I recognized many
names from the past. I don't know how long they will
keep them, so if anyone is interested, you might
want to visit it when you can. People coming to the
R2K Reunion could visit while here. It's an
interesting place to visit even if you don't find
any pictures.
For Bill Johnson (61):
Do you know if there are any pictures or
negatives left from all those your Dad (Robley) took
of the classes for school pictures? If there are,
I'd like the opportunity to buy some.
-Judy Williams Clem (61)
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>>From: Steve Upson (65)
RE: Police Officers
To Lee Bush (68):
It is really interesting to me that so many
Bombers have gone into law enforcement. Adding still
more names to your list, Cliff Nelson (65) is with
the Pasco PD and I'm sure there are many others. I'm
happy and very proud to know some fine 1990 RHS
grads who are making careers as police officers:
~ Matt Kendall (90) - Richland PD Police Officer. I
work with Matt's dad, Frank;
~ Roman Trujillo (90) - Kennewick PD Police Officer.
Roman's uncle Chuck graduated with my class in 1965;
~ Erik Upson (90) - Berkeley, CA Police Officer.
Erik was a US Army Communications Specialist, Army
Airborne, then a Counterintelligence Officer. After
receiving his college degree he attended the
Sacramento Police Academy and graduated with the
highest honors in the Academy's history. (He said
the training was more demanding and rigorous than
anything he'd experienced in the Army.) In less than
two years with the BPD Erik has become the
Department's DUI Officer, recently completed Crowd
Management Training, and is now in SWAT training.
His long term goal is to become a Detective ... or a
Prosecuting Attorney. That's my boy!
Coincidentally, I have an RPD Detective and a
Benton County Detective as neighbors.
Support your local law enforcement. They've
earned my respect. Many of these people put their
lives on the line every day of the week. As we've
recently seen here in the Tri-Cities, even a simple
traffic stop can be deadly.
-Steve Upson (65)
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>>From: Tedd Cadd (66)
RE: Rude tricks in Mac Hall
Somebody mentioned hearing about riding a
motorcycle into Mac Hall. I was in Mr. Gentle's
class when one of the students (I honestly don't
remember which one) rode a motorcycle into the
classroom, revved it a couple times and shut it
down. He started to walk to his desk like it was the
most normal thing in the world. Mr. Gentle was quite
direct and controlled in ordering him to get it out
of the room and called him down when he tried to
start it up to drive out.
I liked Mr. Gentle and loved math. I found the
things done to him really sad but never could figure
out how a non-in-crowd kinda guy could make it
change. I saw him yesterday at COSTCO but didn't get
a chance to say hello as I was in another
conversation. If I run into him again, I want to
take the time to thank him for loving math and
teaching it so well in difficult circumstances.
-Tedd Cadd (66)
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>>From: Barb Domarotsky Finley (73)
RE: Old Richland Play area
Remember the great place to play as a kid that is
now Cottonwood Loop? It had a large sand dune and
lots of dirt piles overgrown with brush that we used
to play at as kids. Never remember having a name for
it, but I'd be interested to see if anyone out there
called it by anything.
-Barb Domarotsky Finley (73)
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>>From: Dave Trent (75)
Lee Bush (68):
Thanks for the start, how about some more
"famous" local Bombers folks? Having been gone
almost since graduation, I only know of a few from
my time. Most notable is Cameron Mitchell (77). Last
I heard he was a judge in town?
Jim House (63):
OK, sorry to have started off on the wrong foot.
I agree that us fans should stay out of the game
plan, but no naps!!! These guys are going to need 'em!
-Dave Trent (75) - Hoping that the video wish becomes reality!
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>>From: Jim Rice (75)
RE: Legendary teams
Derek Bowls (84) wrote: ... are any alumni out there
who were athletes on the legendary state cross
country teams of 1970-1974? I need to know if ...
you wore plain white singlets...
(Did he say "legendary"?) I was on the cross country
team from 71 through 74. And yep, we wore white
uniform tops one year. I think it was 1972 (my
sophomore year), but I'll check the newspaper
clipping (which I have elsewhere). The story was
that the other teams were keying on our green-and-
gold shirts, since by then we had won the previous
two years and were the favorite to win again. Coach
Max Jensen got white shirts for everybody, and we
kept our sweats on till the last minute. By the time
we took them off, we were in the middle of the
starting mob and nobody noticed. We were pretty
psyched, thinking we had this great secret. To tell
you the truth, I think Jensen just did it to give us
a psychological edge -- he was always great at
getting the best out of us.
It worked. We won again, for the third straight year
(of five).
-Jim Rice (75)
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>>From: Kathy Valdez (84)
RE: George Valdez (63)
I just wanted to say what a surprise to see you
write in, Daddy. Anyhow, I know you and wanted to
say hi to you and let you know that I love you in
front of everyone. I think that if everyone had a
Daddy like you and a Mom like Mom they would be
grateful for their parentage too!!
Love ya lots and see ya and the kids when you
come home.
P.S. Just so you all know how wonderful of parents
and grandparents they are, they took ALL the
grandkids, BY THEMSELVES, to Disneyland for Spring
Break. Isn't that awesome??? I kind of thought so.
Love ya bunches Mom and Dad.....
-Kathy Valdez (84)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/5/00
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Norma Loescher (53), Darlene Trethewey (56WB),
Missy Keeney (59), Mindy Robison (61),
Cheryl Rew (62), Sandy Vandenberg (66),
Rick Valentine (68), Nola Alderman (69),
Brad Wear (71), Lauri Kraemer (77),
Donna St. John (79), Kim Edgar (79),
Tony Valdez (84)
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>>from Norma Loescher Boswell (53)
Sad to relate, Nadine Brown is no longer alive.
She went to Richland Life Care Center some years ago
and was a spark plug there. Many of you commented on
her enthusiasm and genuine interest in her students.
I was never her student, but I had the privilege of
teaching with her for three years before
transferring to Chief Jo and then to Hanford. My
graduating class selected Nadine Brown as their
favorite female teacher. When I worked with her at
Richland High, I saw her humanity and modesty, as
well as her sense of humor, and finally understood
what my classmates had chosen to honor. Nadine Brown
would have been pleased to know that you remember
her fondly after many years.
Bomber cheers,
-Norma Loescher Boswell (53)
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>>From: Darlene Trethewey Dunning (56WB)
To Barb Domarotsky Finley (73):
I know the play place well that you are talking
about!! I lived right there. our back yard was at
the bottom of it. As far as I can remember, we
always just called it the Sand Hill. My brother who
reads this every day may know of a different name,
or some of the other neighborhood kids of that time.
-Darlene Trethewey Dunning (56WB)
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>>From: Missy Keeney Baker (59)
RE: Cottonwood Sand Dune
To Barb Domarotsky Finley (73)
That wonderful Sand Dune now replaced by
Cottonwood Loop was a great playground for all the
Cottonwood Kids and kids from the surrounding Ranch
House community. We called it the Sand hill and there
used to be an old, old car body in the middle of it.
I received my first sweet, innocent kiss from a
classmate in that old car body when I was in the
Third Grade at Marcus Whitman..... Were we ever that
young??!
Say Hi to your Dad!!
-Missy Keeney Baker (59)
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>>From: "Mindy" Robison Smith (61)
RE: Photo studio negatives
Thanks Judy William Clem (61) for sharing about
the negatives at the museum. Larry and I looked
through them last summer when we were in town and
wished we could find the negatives of our wedding
pictures.
Does anyone know if photo negatives are available
from the Kennell Ellis studio that was located in
downtown Richland? Our wedding pictures were taken
by them in '67. We were able to buy only a few
pictures at the time. I would very much like to be
able to buy the negatives if they are still
available.
-Melinda "Mindy" Robison Smith (61)
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>>From: Cheryl Rew Gale (62)
Our son, Robert H. Gale (90), is also a police
officer. He graduated cum laude from the University
of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) in August 1998 with a major
in criminal justice. He is now a police officer in
Northport, AL, and is married to Margie who is from
Mobile, AL. They met after Rob finished his tour of
duty in the Army (Ft. Benning, Georgia). Rob's
cousin is Roman Trujillo who is a Kennewick police
officer.
RE: Nadine Brown
Nadine Brown was also one of my favorite
teachers. What a great lady - and so much fun! She
has passed on, after spending the last part of her
life in the Richland Life Care Center. I can't
remember exactly when she died, but it has been a
few years.
-Cheryl Rew Gale (62)
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>>From: Sandy Vandenberg Jeans (66)
My sister, Linda Vandenberg Patrick (69), was a
police woman for 20 years in Seattle. She was on the
bomb squad the last five years or so. At this time
she is in Kosovo working with the UN Peacekeeping
mission police team, training their new police
department.
-Sandy Vandenberg Jeans (66)
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>>From: Rick Valentine (68)
RE: Becoming a Web Site Caretaker
Hi to Maren, Gary and Richard...
To anyone out there who would like to take over a
class year page, but is hesitating for one reason or
another, let me add a few words of encouragement. I
have been in the cyber world for less than 2 years
and had no computer experience before that. I am now
helping out with a couple of pages on the 'Class of
'68 Site' and it is not only fun but takes very
little time after the page is up. Thanks, Cyndy, for
helping me get started. I have also had many
contacts from classmates I hadn't heard from in
years, and made many new friends, recently I went on
a trip down memory lane with Wes Gates (68) (Hi Wes)
a contact made through the class page... There are
many Bombers out here who will help you get started
and answer questions for you. So if you are thinking
about taking over a page, or would just like to help
out someone in your class who is already doing a
page, Contact Maren or Gary, or the person doing
your class site, you won't be sorry you did.
Anyone out there know where Sandi Hernandez (68) is?.
Bomber Cheers...
-Rick Valentine (68)
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>>From: Nola Alderman Lobdell (69)
How refreshing to here something positive about
the police, having been married to a Richland cop in
the 70's (Guy Lobdell rhs class 66). We had bomb
threats to our home, windows smashed in our car and
if I went to the mall just because I was married to
a cop I'd get followed and verbally threatened even
if I had my small child with me. Thank-god those
times have changed, I was relieved when he retired
in 84 (with on the job injuries and damage from 2
tours in Viet Nam), no more threats and name
calling!!!!!!
-Nola Alderman Lobdell (69)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
To Lee Bush (68),
Thanks for starting the list of notable public
officials from "Bomberville". Another one to add is
Rick Morrell (71). Rick has had a distinguished
career with Pasco and West Richland PD's. Rick was
honored in a Law Enforcement magazine last year for
his role as acting Chief of Police for West
Richland. Now he gets to work with Mark Panther (74)
a long time friend and associate of Rick's.
-Brad Wear (71)
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>>From: Lauri Kraemer Serafin (77)
I noticed the conversion on law enforcement. I'm
the Occupational Health Nurse for the STAFF at the
King County Correctional Facilities in Seattle. It's
a civilian "support" staff type of position. Very
interesting place to work!
-Lauri Kraemer Serafin (77)
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>>From: Donna St.John Rodewald (79)
RE: More law enforcement
These guys aren't working locally in the Tri-
Cities, but they are Bombers! Pat St.John (72) Clark
Co. (Vancouver, WA) Sheriff's Sergeant David Trimble
(72?) Clark Co. Sheriff's Sergeant.
Pat worked briefly for Benton Co. and Dave worked
for WSU police.
-Donna St.John Rodewald (79)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
To Dave Trent (75):
In response to your inquiry about Bombers going
on to become "local cops, politicians, etc.:
My brother W. Gordon "Gordy" Edgar (78) is the
Assistant Prosecutor for Douglas County (Waterville
WA), he also worked as the Assistant Prosecutor in
Wenatchee. He handled the "High Profile" case a few
years back, regarding the two juveniles that shot a
transit.
-Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
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>>From: Tony Valdez (84)
RE: Old Richland Play Area
I have known about this site for some time but
have never sent an entry. I read Barb Domarotsky
Finley's (73) question about the "Old Richland Play
Area". I don't know her but I do know the area. I
used to play there all the time with my brother Jim
Valdez and a good friend named Mark Paris. I don't
think there was an official name for it. I think it
was named by the kids that played there and there
were a lot of kids. I called it "The Dunes". I
remember there was great sand and the running water
made you feel like it was an island. I will e-mail
Mark Paris and ask him what he called it. I haven't
thought of that place in 20+ years. Thanks for the
memories!
-Tony Valdez (84)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/6/00
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12 Bombers and one funeral notice today.
Skip Scott (52), Glenda Burdsall (63),
Carolyn Moore (65), John Cole (66),
Rick Maddy (67), Lynn-Marie Hatcher (68),
Betti Avant (69), Petra Giangrande (72)
Mike Davis (74), Kim Edgar (79),
James Becker (83), Kathy Valdez (84),
PLUS a Spudnut Lover From Illinois,
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>>From: Skip Scott (52)
RE: Nadine Brown
I'm sure many were saddened, as I was, to hear of
the passing of Nadine Brown. I was lucky enough to
have been in her senior english class. I remember
she was an avid basketball fan. One of the themes I
had to write for her was on basketball. Of course, I
received a pretty good grade. I will miss her.
-Skip Scott (52)
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>>From: Glenda Burdsall Schmidt (63)
RE: Play Places
When I read about the Sand Hill off Cottonwood,
it reminded me of our play place, known as the "Pipe
Dump." It was located north of Van Giesen and west
of what was Kadlac Road, (now just Jason Lee). It
had an irrigation ditch running through it and all
kinds of wild flowers and in the Spring, tall Green
grasses. There was a bicycle trail and lots of hills
and valleys. I guess it was called the Pipe Dump
because the city used it to dump old concrete pipes.
Of course it is now a residential neighborhood. I
often wonder where kids have to go to play now,
using only their imaginations. I sure have lots of
wonderful memories of that old Pipe Dump. Does
anyone else remember it?
-Glenda Burdsall Schmidt (63)
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>>From: Carolyn Moore (65)
Remember the spillway? We used to go over to
Pasco (before the bridge in Richland) and head
towards the big irrigation spillway across from
south side of Richland. The spillway dropped several
feet down into the Columbia River. We would put
socks on our feet and hike up inside the spillway
and then skate down into the river. IT WAS A BLAST!!
Thank You.
-Carolyn Moore (65)
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>>From: John Cole (66)
RE: Declassification Images
This file is old Hanford photographs that were
formerly "secret" and have been recently
declassified. It is a big file.
http://www.hanford.gov/doe/culres/photos/index.html
-John Cole (66)
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>>From: Rick Maddy (67)
RE: Police Officers
Billy Kaas (67) is a copper (Sgt.) in Alaska. I
know he was ill last year, but not sure if he is out
rounding them up and putting his life on the line
again, or not. Karen? Sandy?
Lee - do they still use copper in the badges?
-Rick Maddy (67)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68)
RE: photo studio negatives
ATTN: Mindy Robison Smith (61)
I think the photo studio you mean is Jack Zinn's
--- he was the "downtown Richland" guy. Kennell
Ellis was the "uptown Richland" guy, which became
Marlin's and is now called Marlin's Columbia
Photography.
Jack Zinn sold his business some years ago, but
the studio still retains his name. It's now called
Zinn's Nouveau Studio. Their phone number is (509)
946-9612. Marlin's (old Kennell Ellis) has been sold
twice since the 60's. However, the guy who owns it
now told me he will NEVER destroy the old negatives
that came with the business. Their phone number is
(509) 946-1317.
Hope this info helps you track down your
negatives, Mindy!
RE: Mrs. Lund - Lewis & Clark Teacher
For those of you, like me, who had Mrs. Lund as
an elementary school teacher at Lewis & Clark, I
thought you might enjoy this photo of her, which was
on the front page of the TriCity Herald on Saturday, 4/1.
The article says that Mrs. Lund, at age 95, is
still living in her "government-issue Richland home"
where she has been for over 55 years.
Hope some of you enjoy this as much as I did.
2000-04Mrs.Lund.html
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68)
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>>From: Betti Avant (69)
RE: Police Department
When Richland first became incorporated as a city
in 1958(?), my mother applied for a clerk typist
position. I remember it well, as about a month
before they called her and told her she had gotten
the job we had gone to visit some old neighbors and
she had parked the wrong way on the street. Well,
she was a clerk typist, some times matron, answered
the old switchboard before they went to the central
dispatch center, and did any other odd jobs they
asked her to do with the Richland Police Department
for 22 1/2 years. I have pictures of her receiving a
plaque before the city council meeting. I was and am
very proud of her.
-Betti Avant (69)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
To Barb "Demo" Finley (73)
I remember that area of sand dunes which is now
makes up Cottonwood Loop. I remember when they were
discussing turning it into a housing complex. First
choice was to put a "Denny's" there!
-Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: Petra Giangrande Nash (72)
I would like to add another RHS grad who is now a
police officer. My ex is a police officer in
Seattle. Dallas Murry started out in Pasco and then
transferred to Seattle after a few years. This
something he always wanted to do and now is doing a
great job at it. Our son Dallas, Jr. is now in the
Navy but will be leaving soon to either become a
police officer or work as a fire fighter in Seattle.
He is stationed in Everett and he has a few
possibilities as you can imagine. Just thought I
might add to grads who became policemen.
-Petra Giangrande Nash (72)
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>>From: Kim Edgar (79)
RE: Police Officers / Local Heroes
OK, so I didn't become a Police Officer, but I
married one. I met husband on a call, when I was a
Volunteer EMT/Firefighter for the City of Poulsbo.
I was with the department for 4 1/2 fun years,
until I had my son, what a blast. Don't get me
wrong, there were some sad occasions, but most of
the time it was fun, there’s no better joy than
being able to help someone. I wouldn't trade those
fond memories for a minute; we worked hand in hand
with law enforcement. What a great and caring group
of people.
Are there any other alumni out there that were
firefighters, or how about any EMT/Paramedic’s that
worked in the Hospital Emergency Room? Have any good
memories, I’d love to hear them.
-Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: James Becker (83)
RE: Law Enforcement Alumni
My estranged friend Scott Belcher (82) active
Benton County Sheriff, and another great guy Eric
Fillion (83) who is a Lock/Safe Specialist with the
Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Vancouver, BC Eric
also did duty in the Northwest Territories, and was
a Emergency Response Team member (RCMP's version of
S.W.A.T.) in Ottawa.
RE: Mr. Frasier?
Wow! I was amazed to see my 4th grade class
picture from Spalding Elementary on the web. It
reminded me that in the past I had tried looking up
Mr. Frasier (sp? Frazier), who was the Art teacher
at Spalding from at least 1973-1977. He was my first
inspiration to follow art as my vocation. I never
had a chance to tell him what an influence he was on
my life. I live in Seattle, and have found several
matching names in online white pages. Hopefully
someone remembers him here, and maybe have
information on how I could contact him.
Thanks in advance,
-James Becker (83)
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>>From: Kathy Valdez (84)
RE: Law Enforcement
Just a few others that are now helping to make
our place a better and safer place to live.
Tony Valdez (84) - KPD
Jim Valdez (86?) - KPD
Justin Brunson (84) - RPD
Ken Lattin (85) - RPD (I think)
Jason Brunson (86?) - Benton County Sheriffs Department
Thanks to all of you and the ones that I may have
forgotten about for all your efforts to make our
cities a safer place to raise our children.
And yes.... I am related to Jim and Tony Valdez.
Cousins of mine. Boy are we proud of them....... Way
to go you two!!!! Love ya bunches!!!
-Kathy Valdez (84)
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Exchange with a Spudnut Lover from Illinois:
To Gary Behymer (64) from William Gardner
Hey, what ever happened to Spudnuts? They used to
be nationwide and were great.... darn I miss them...
Maren to Gary with CC to Spudnut Lover:
Who is William Gardner and what is his class
year??? He will find out that there ARE other
Spudnut Shops besides the one still in Richland.
Spudnut Lover Response:
I just happened to think of Spudnuts when I read
today about Krispy Kreme donuts... and wondered what
ever happened to Spudnuts..... I'm not from
Washington and have never been in Richland.... there
used to be a lot of Spudnut Shops around Illinois
where I was growing up, but there are none
anymore...
Maren to Spudnut Lover:
I heard the thing about Krispy Kreme donuts
today, too.... So then you just did a web search for
Spudnuts and came up with our pages???
From recent conversations with classmates, I
believe that there are Spudnut Shops in the
Washington DC area, southern CA and MAYBE one in the
Milwaukee, WI area.... Perhaps I can find out for
sure for you if you really want to know...
You are right, though... MOST Spudnut Shops are
gone now.... The one in Richland, WA, just
celebrated their 50th anniversary in business... The
Dad who started it is deceased now and one of his
children now runs the shop....
We Richlanders LOVE our Spudnuts...
Spudnuts forever!!!!
Spudnut Lover Response:
Yep, just decided to search the net and see what
I could learn about Spudnuts.... If I'm ever near
Richland, I'll make a point of visiting the first
shop.
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Funeral Notice scanned from TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins, '66
~ Brian E. "Jack" Turner, Class of 1945 Beavers ~
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/7/00
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11 Bombers and 1 Teacher today.
Mary Lee Lester (58), Burt Pierard (59),
Kathy Hoff (64), Kathie Roe (64),
Gay Wear (69), Dave Dickson (72),
Julie Ham (77), Tina Wallace (80),
Yvonne Paris (82), Lorenda Ward (84),
Vikki Chappelle (87), Lynn Dunton (Teacher)
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>>From: Mary Lee Lester Yarborough (58)
Here's an announcement for the Sandstorm.
"Attention!
All past attendees to Richland Nazarene Youth activities.
If you ever attended a camp, church service, or
played basketball with us, you are welcome to come
join us in the Fellowship Hall of our new church at
2500 Jericho Road as part of your R2K Reunion
activities on Saturday, June 24, at 6:00. Admission
is by donation. Contact me at or 509-967-2689. Help us locate as many as possible.
Many will have children or grandchildren who also
attended.
-Mary Lee Lester Yarborough (58)
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>>From: Burt Pierard (59)
To Mike Davis (74):
Your "Denny's" campaign is having far-reaching
consequences. A Denny's rep came through town
(Monroe, WA) last week and picked up a pre-
application form for a new business location.
Gloryosky! Our first movie theater is being built
this year and now maybe a Denny's? Big Time!
Bomber Cheers (send in those R2K Registrations),
-Burt Pierard (59)
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>>From: Kathy Hoff Conrad (64)
RE: ALL BOMBER REUNION 2000 (R2K)
O.K. Kiddies! Here's your homework assignment!!
#1 Send in your registration forms today. Even if
you pre registered, you have to send in a form with
your check.
#2 Call another friend, classmate, teacher or family
member and tell them about the reunion.
#3 Volunteer to help at the reunion. (Chili Feed,
Registration, etc.) WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!
#4 For all you BOMBER guys out there, now's the time
to order a HOMECOMING MUM for that special
BOMBERETTE (your wife, mother, daughter,
granddaughter, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, sister-
in-law, friend or that special teacher) Contact
Paula Beardsley Glenn (62) to pre order
I JUST RECEIVED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HOMECOMING MUM!!!
Thank you, Paula. Everyone will love these.
We are still looking for Band Members, Flag
Twirlers, Baton Twirlers and Cheerleaders. And we
need donations for the raffle. If you can help in
any way please let us know.
-Kathy Hoff Conrad (64)
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>>From: Kathie Roe Truax (64)
Hey, all you music makers.....
The R2K alumni basketball game is just around the
corner. We've got two fantastic teams and lots of
cheerleaders, but we really need more band members.
Dust off those instruments and join our merry group.
Your help in making the game an event to remember is
needed. Please email me or Janet Franco (73) and
sign up today.
Thank you.
-Kathie Roe Truax (64)
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>>From: Gay Wear Miller (69)
Add another name to the Police list... My husband
of 29 years... a Kennewick grad... DeWayne Miller...
retired from a duty injury after 13 plus years on
the Kennewick and Benton County force.... funny how
he got on the force... no good jobs available for
Viet Nam Vets when he returned.. so just out of a
lark he applied... and he was hired. Hard work, long
hours, much disrespect from people in the community
at times, but in the long run... it was a rewarding
career.. one he loved. I can relate to Nola Alderman
Lobdell's (69) life as a police spouse. Being my
long time best bud.. we spent long hours discussing
the pros and cons of our husbands jobs. Being a
police wife is a very hard life in itself... very
stressful, yet fulfilling. Proud of all the Tri City
Police... I know what they go through on a daily
basis... the burnout, stress related illnesses, and
divorce rate is high. The experience has made me a
better informed person.
-Gay Wear Miller (69)
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>>From: Dave Dickson (72)
RE: EMT/Paramedic
To Kim Edgar (79)
Was reading about you being an volunteer EMT.
Great. I'm a graduate of 72. When I got out of
school I wanted to travel as much as possible. I
became a long haul truck driver and did so for the
next 15 years. I always thought it would be exciting
to become a police officer but never did. I was a
volunteer on the Benton County fire dept Sta3 in
Kennewick for a couple years but found that there
was no satisfaction in putting fires out. So I
decided to get into EMS.
In 1989 I joined a QRU in Meridian, Idaho a few
miles from where I lived. I found it exciting and
very rewarding. I then went on to become a Paramedic
in Canyon County just 20 miles west of Boise. I love
it. Have been doing this for the past 7 yrs. I'm
getting old but can still do my job well. Love it.
My wife is also a dispatcher for the same county.
The problem with this is that she tells me what to
do at work as well as at home.
-Dave Dickson (72)
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>>From: Julie Ham Froehlich (77)
I'm sure somebody can remember the rest of this
jump rope song (I hope - it's been driving me
crazy!) "Not last night but the night before 24
robbers came knocking at my door... as I ran out...
they ran in... and this is what I heard them
say......?
-Julie Ham Froehlich (77)
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>>From: Christina "Tina" Rae Wallace (80)
RE: Spudnuts - of course
Hi, all.
I'm delighted to convey that Spudnut Shops are
still around. My family moved to Richland in 1976
and I graduated from Col-Hi in 1980. During that
time, we discovered the Spudnut Shop and wow! Still
remember that place with my mouth watering! To my
amazement, I just discovered within the last year a
Spudnut Shop right here in Sacramento (I've lived
here now for 12... tsk, tsk). I did not know they
were a chain or I would have looked for them
elsewhere. Must report, they are as good as I
remembered. Whether good or bad, the shop is on my
route to work and they have a drive through! :-)
-Christina "Tina" Rae Wallace (80)
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>>From: Yvonne Paris (82)
To my brother Mark Paris (80) and his wife Michele
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter,
Rachel Jean on Monday (4/3)!! Rachel joins her
awesome older brother Ryan (2 1/2).
Can't wait to see them in August and October.
-Yvonne Paris (82)
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>>From: Lorenda Ward (84)
RE: Spudnuts
I was just in Oxnard, California and there is a
Spudnut Shop on Channel Island Road. It is next to
Port Hueneme. Every time I passed it I thought of
Richland.
-Lorenda Ward (84)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Vikki Chappelle Ballew (87)
Date: Fri Apr 7 00:12:19 2000
BOMBER ALUMNI - CLASS OF 1987
Thanks to my Sister, Cathy Chappelle Adkisson
(79), I found your site. I am looking forward to
attending the reunion with Cathy, and my parents
(Howard and Dee Chappelle). It will be a blast!!!
Forever Bomber!!!
-Vikki Chappelle Ballew (87)
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>>From: Lynn Dunton, teacher Sacy & Jason Lee (49-53)
RE: Spudnuts
Someone mentioned Spudnuts in Southern California
so I checked the phone book and yes, there is one
here. Orange County has a Spudnuts Donut at 50 E.
Orangethorpe, Anaheim (bordering Fullerton, 6 miles
north of Disneyland and three blocks north of the 91
Freeway).
-Lynn Dunton, teacher sac and Jason Lee (49-53)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/8/00
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Hugh Hinson (52), Gus Keeney (57),
Darlene Minard (60), Judy Williams (61),
John Bradley (65), Lynn-Marie Hatcher (68),
Pam Pyle (69), Sandy Clark (71),
Dave Trent (75), Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: Hugh Hinson (52)
To Skip Scott (52):
Skip,
I was saddened to hear about Nadine Brown. I
also had her for English and I thought she was a
class lady and a super teacher.
-Hugh Hinson (52)
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>>From: Gus Keeney (57)
Hi everyone,
I am up in Richland visiting Dick Stephens (66)
thru next Tuesday. I finally coerced him into signing
up today. Maybe he will contribute to some of the
data that is missing.
-Gus Keeney (57)
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>>From: Darlene Minard Mortensen (60)
RE: R2K Announcement
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: CLASS OF 1960 ROCKS AT R2K!!!
Since June officially marks the 40th Anniversary of
the graduation of the great class of 1960, we
thought it would be really nice if those of us
attending the R2K celebration had an easy way to get
together with other 1960 classmates --- so we're
having a picnic at the park Saturday, June 24 from
4-9 P.M.
Pass the word on to anyone from our class who will
be attending the R2K. This picnic isn't intended as
an alternative to the August reunion, just a way for
those of us attending R2K in June to get together.
Hope to see you there.
-Darlene Minard Mortensen (60)
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>>From: Judy Williams Clem (61)
RE: Pipe Dump and Police Officers
When Jason Lee opened, my family moved from 1430
McPherson to 2011 Van Giesen and I started going to
school there (middle of 3rd grade). During recess,
we had such a good time running around and exploring
the willows and bushes growing north of the school.
Directly to the west of the school, there was a plum
orchard (mostly dead). The orchard was between the
school and the dump. We spent a lot of time climbing
around those pipes and concrete, even though I was
really scared of spiders and crawling things. When
our dog Skipper died, we buried him across the
street in that orchard.
Some more police officers:
Our youngest son Aaron '89 grad of Hanford High
School joined the KPD in June '96 after graduating
from Central and working in corrections at Juvenile
Justice in Kennewick and the new Yakima Police
Department Building.
My cousin Bob Moore (64) was in the RPD from some
time before retiring.
Bill Hartley (56) also was with the RPD.
-Judy Williams Clem (61)
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>>From: John Bradley (65)
RE: A pleasure to serve
To those Bombers who play Golf:
There are a numerous amount of us Bombers who
attempt to hit the little white ball and then chase
it all over the place to put it in a 4" hole. It is
a wonderful game, that you can vent your
frustrations over without doing bodily harm to
someone else. I enjoy it very much, and have played
it on three continents. Some of the courses were
better than others, but in my case, with my
handicap, it doesn't make much difference.
It must be noted that some of us hit the ball to
the right, and some to the left, and a very few hit
it straight. The trick is not only to hit the ball
where you want it to go, but to hit the ball the
correct distance you desire. Granted, If we could do
that consistently, we would be on the tour making
serious money today.
Now the real reason for this note is very simple.
How many of the golfers out there have said to their
partners, "If you can hit the guy mowing the fairway
of the fly, I'll buy the Beer."? The other saying
is: "If you can hit the moving target, you get 10
points!!!!!!"
I myself am guilty of this infraction more times
than I can count. The real problem is that now -
since I went to work on the course here in
Greenville, North Carolina - I would appreciate The
golfers out there to stop taking shots at me. You
would be amazed at the number of people out there
who are still trying to hit me. Only one has
succeeded do far, but I believe it was enough.
Now for those golfers out there who have been
driven into, you got back at them by saying
something, or hitting their ball back at them. I, on
the other hand, do not carry a club with me, but I
have a John Deer Tractor with a 60" Deck to it, and
what it does to a $3.00 Golf Ball is absolutely
incredible. It makes what is left of the ball go
very far, and usually not in the direction that the
owner wants it to go. I just smile, wave, and go
about my business. Some of these idiots are still
looking for the ball that they hit, and I really
smile then.
The moral to the story is very simple: Do not aim
at the grounds keepers on the golf course; they will
get even in the end.
-John Bradley (65)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68)
RE: jump rope song for Julie Ham (77)
Probably 50 people will respond to your question
about how this jump rope song goes. And there might
be 50 different answers, too! But at Lewis and Clark
in 1957 I learned it like this:
"Not last night, but the night before
24 robbers came knocking at my door
As they ran in, I ran out
And this is what I heard them shout:
Spanish dancer, turn around
(around, around, around).
Spanish dancer, touch the ground
(the ground, the ground, the ground).
Spanish dancer, Get out of town!"
It's amazing the trivia the mind retains,
isn't it????!!!!
Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68)
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>>From: Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
RE: Mrs. Lee (Jada) Lund
Thanks to Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68) for
providing the link to a WONDERFUL photo image of my
first grade teacher at Lewis & Clark. In prior
entries, I've written "oodles" about the wonderful
and inspiring woman who saw me OUT of the elementary
grades, Mrs. Mary Lester Thompson. I was also richly
blessed, as I was ushered INto those elementary
grades, by Mrs. Jada Lund. What a gem! I loved this
teacher so much that, when we learned she was going
to move from first to second grade level teaching at
the end of my first grade year with her, my mother
spent that entire summer trying to work magic to get
me into Mrs. Lund's second grade class. And she
succeeded. For a few days, anyway. What Lee
Clarkson, our principal, and Mrs. Lund really did
was to make a special accommodation for me to make
me THINK I'd have Mrs. Lund for a second year. Her
appointment to the second grade was aimed at the
particular needs of children who continued to
struggle with reading skills as they completed the
first grade. Mrs. Lund was an outstanding reading
teacher, and my very good reading skills were, no
doubt, largely responsible for my early successes.
So, what they all knew was that allowing me to enter
and stay in her second grade class would be counter-
productive. Still, I was allowed to go to that
classroom for just a few days. Then, on what was
maybe just the third or fourth day of second grade,
Mrs. Lund actually took me by the hand and escorted
me to Mrs. Sutton's room. She explained that I just
HAD to go on and continue my reading successes in a
classroom she was just certain I would enjoy. And I
did. I also remained close to Mrs. Lund all the way
through my educational experience in Richland.
Occasionally, friends and I would stop by her 'B'
house just to say 'hello', and she always acted like
she couldn't be more pleased if the Queen of England
stopped to visit. And our time together would be
filled with her questions about school, our
education experiences, and our future plans. She and
her daughter even paid my mother and me a visit
after my father died in 1983. She'd read about it in
the newspaper, and she had her daughter call to see
if we'd mind a visit. It just amazes me how
wonderful she looks today, at 95. That sparkle that
was ALWAYS present in her eyes is just as bright as
ever. Thanks, Lynn, for passing on a special tidbit!
-Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
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>>From: Sandy Clark Chamberlin (71)
RE: teachers
I was privileged to have been one of the nurses
to care for Nadine Brown while at Life Care.
I also got to know Gwen Seaton and Mildred
Anderson (Jefferson) while I have been a nurse at
Alterra Wynwood (Columbia Edgewater).
It has been great to get to know and be involved
in the lives of many people in their later years.
Many who are parents or grandparents of some we went
to school. Our paths go in many varied directions
over the years.
-Sandy Clark Chamberlin (71)
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>>From: Dave Trent (75)
To Kim Edgar (79):
It was I who kicked off the local hero question,
and I just had to respond to your inquiry. I was a
volunteer Firefighter and EMT in the borough of
Berwick Pennsylvania in the early 80s. You are right
when you say it was the most rewarding thing someone
could do.
I lasted 5 years, and worked my tail off, but I
grew to know a bunch of people (men and women in our
company) that I'll never forget, and will always
admire for their guts and stamina.
-Dave Trent (75)
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>>From: Kim Edgar (79)
RE: Being a Police Officers Wife
To Nola Alderman Lobdell (69)
In regards to being a Police Officers Wife, I'm
sorry you had to go through all those threats.
Fortunately, (so far) we haven't had that problem.
Our the City of Poulsbo is a lot smaller,
(population, approx. a little under 70,000). Don't
get me wrong, we do have our share of criminals.
However, the first week after we were married, my
husband quit wearing his wedding ring to work. A
criminal my husband was transporting to jail saw my
husband's ring, he made remarks about what horrible
things he was going to do to his wife and any kids
when he got out.
So many people ask if I worry about him in his
occupation, I do, but I have put it in the back of
my mind or it would be overwhelming. It is also
rewarding being his wife, especially when you run
into someone he has helped and they are very
grateful, it makes me feel good.
I'm also very proud to say my husband "Howard
Leeming" made Sergeant this year. My son "Scottie"
is proud as well, every picture he colors has a
Sergeant's badge and police cars. During our school
conference his preschool teacher said Scottie let
everyone know about his daddy's promotion. Not
surprisingly, he says he's going to be a Police
Officer when he grows up.
My son will be starting kindergarten this year,
I'm hoping as he gets older, the kids won't give
him too hard of time. I remember when I was in
Junior High some kids (usually the ones in trouble)
giving the Cops' kids a hard time. Did your kids
have any problems?
-Kim Edgar (79)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/09/00
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9 Bombers and Curious Jay today.
Paul Ratsch (58), Larry Houck (59),
Bruce Brunelle (62), Linda Belliston (63),
Gary Bush (66), Paul Felts (69),
Mike Franco (70), Tony Valdez (84),
Dawn Johnson (85), "Just Curious Jay"
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>>From: Paul Ratsch (58)
Anyone out there know where Neil McCartney is?
Would have graduated in 1958.
-Paul Ratsch (58)
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>>From: Larry Houck (59)
I think someone forgot to mention Vernon Bates (60)
as a Richland police officer for a number of years.
Also Ron Snow (??).
-Larry Houck (59)
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>>From: Vernon "Bruce" Brunelle (62)
RE: R2K
I have returned my registration form and have
plans of being there for a few days during R2K. For
those of you that haven't seen me in a few years,
and that is almost all of you, I will now have gray
hair and be wearing glasses.
-Bruce Brunelle (62)
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>>From: Linda Belliston Boehning (63), R2K Secretary
Just a reminder of the R2K Reunion Meeting,
Monday, April 10th at 7:00 in the RHS Home EC Room.
If you Committee Chairmen can't make it, please
send your report to Kathy Hoff Conrad (64) or to me
before the meeting. Please be
prepared to give us an estimate of how many
volunteers you think you will need to help you at
the Reunion.
-Linda Belliston Boehning (63), Reunion Secretary
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>>From: Gary Bush (66)
Response to Barb Domarotsky Finley (73) who asked
if anyone remembers the play area where Cottonwood
Loop is now. I do. However, I was working for the
City of Richland Grounds Dept. during the summers
(66 - 70), earning money for college. One of those
summers, I was responsible for watering the "shelter
belt," the trees that ringed Richland.
One day, when I went to shut off the water near
Cottonwood Loop, the neighborhood kids had dammed up
my irrigation ditch with a mountain of sand and
created a nifty little pond. After cooling off in it
for a while, I drove off and left it for them to
play in. Later that day, I broke open the dam so the
water could get to the trees. Always enjoyed that
part of my work for the City during the college
years. It was a welcome, cool drive through the
trees during the hot summers.
Often, my partner and I would stop by the Spudnut
Shop and get some glazed Spudnuts and then get some
cartons of chocolate milk before driving through the
shelter belt turning the water on and off throughout
the day, watering trees.
Those I worked with during those summers included
Bill Knirck (65), now a pharmacist (& I think owner,
too) at Densow's and Malley's; Lloyd Swain (66), now
working with our local cable provider, Charter; and,
Gary Adrian (64).
Thanx for reminding me of some neat times.
-Gary Bush (66)
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>>From: Paul Felts (69)
To Boo Boo Davis (74):
You recently wrote in about your after practice
trips to the Spudnut Shop for "snacks." This brought
back some memories and interesting similarities.
Back in '68 & '69, Billy Hereford, Mike Harty,
myself, and whoever else we could talk into it would
go to the Spudnut Shop after basketball practice for
"snacks." You had the pleasure of having Paul
Sinclair serving your gang. Well, we had Paul's
older brother, Rich (69), waiting on us. We would
have leftover Spudnuts and whatever else Rich could
work up. Never really remember having to pay ---
Sorry about that, Val!
Being the "afternoon closer of the Spudnut Shop"
was considered one of the premier jobs for high
school students back then. A couple of others were
being the "night waterman" at Sham-na-pum golf
course and the "range ball picker upper" at Sham-na-
pum (yours truly -- a lot of friends never seemed to
pay for range balls). I would like to hear about
some of the other "premier" jobs back then.
-Paul Felts (69)
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>>From: Mike Franco (70)
I just returned from outside the area again and
finished catching up on 10 days worth of Sandstorms
to find some interesting as well as shocking news:
1) Stubby Neill returns to Bomber Gym??? I suppose
they will be reopening Roy's Chuckwagon in honor of
the event. Can't wait to see that Moma Cass
crossover again!
2) I really enjoyed reading all the memories of
the Church League hoops in Richland. It is kind of
ironic that most of these stories seemed to break at
least one commandment (lying, I think)! As one of the
few TRUE free agents in town (Jewish) I can say that
some teams I saw were great and some were horrible,
but no coach in ALL of Richland could touch PETE
TODDISH when it came to true insight and commanding
respect from his players.... let's hear it from some
of you out there (SIno, Turp, et al)
3) to Blanche Newby Rue (71): Where and how is
your sister Randi doing?
4) Mike Sinclair still in Richland? I remember
Mike as the most laid back of all that brood.... we
used to take his pulse twice a day just to check.
and finally... all this talk about Saturday hoops at
Chief Jo gym with Toivo reminds me of those lousy
sox we all used to buy at BB&M. Remember those? I
think they were made out of woven fishing line...
came in off white with blue, gold or green stripes
at the top.... I honestly think they were pre
treated so they started smelling really bad the
minute you first put them on. One of the guys in
BB&M had us all convinced that you couldn't play
without those sox! I believed it until I saw Rick
Polk (RHS intramurals) in those knee-highs with his
David Thompson sky jumper! I was going to skip the
alumni hoops game but I can't resist seeing Bird
take a charge from Stubby.... more dust than the
Kingdome Implosion!!!!!!
-Mike Franco (70)
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>>From: Tony Valdez (84)
RE: It's A Girl!
Congratulations to Mark Paris (80) on his new daughter!
By the way, since everyone is talking about spudnuts
did you know.......
Mark Paris (80) and Yvonne Paris (82) worked at the
Spudnut Shop in Richland when they were very young
(in high school I think). They were the best
employees to my family and I. They were fun and made
a GREAT chocolate milkshake!
Just wanted to say thanks.
-Tony Valdez (84)
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>>From: Dawn Johnson Enger (85)
RE: Class of 85 Alumni
What a neat idea, thank you. I don't know if it
is because our lives are too busy to think or
growing older has made me lose my memory, but I have
racked my brain and finally remembered some names. I
am looking for a few friends I hung out with at RHS.
If anyone, knows the whereabouts of Julie Feser,
Mary Fredrickson, or Elizabeth Davis please email
me. If memory serves me right (although it hasn't
thus far) I believe the class of 1985 was the first
graduating class from Richland High. My brother Jay
graduated in 1982 from Col High and I started my
sophomore year that year at Richland High. Many fond
memories of my school days. It amazes me that the 15
years since graduation seemed to go twice as fast as
the first 12 years of my education. Anyone, who may
have info on these long lost friends let me know or
if you want to say hi feel free to drop me a line.
-Dawn Johnson Enger (85)
Carmichael, Marcus Whitman
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[This was sent to Gary Behymer (64). Gary sent it to
the Alumni Sandstorm. -Maren]
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>>From: Just Curious Jay
Would like to find out more about this donut.
When I was about 4yrs old I spent about a year in
Hanford, while my father worked at the government
facility. I live in Salt Lake City now and as a
youngster we used to sell these donuts from door to
door. I moved to California in 1958 & didn't return
until 1980. These donuts were not to be found
anywhere & very few people remember them.
-Just Curious Jay
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/10/00
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13 Bombers, 1 Spouse/Parent of Bombers, and 1 funeral notice today.
Curt Donahue (53), Bill Wilborn (54),
Darlene Trethewey (56WB), Jim Yount (61),
Mindy Robison (61), Jane Walker (62),
Sue Elliott (62), Louise Moyers (65),
Nola Alderman (69), Mike Franco (70),
Vicki Owens (72), Pam Tompkins (74),
Kellie Walsh (77),
Frank Trent (Spouse and Parent of Bombers)
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>>From: Curt Donahue (53)
RE: Cool Jobs
In 1950 I thought I had the best job in the
world. That summer I was responsible for watering
the lawns at all the schools. I went barefoot and
wore only swimming trunks all summer. By fall I had
the darkest suntan I ever had and my hair was
bleached nearly white.
Does anyone know the whereabouts of David Isom?
If so, please e-mail me.
-Curt Donahue (53)
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>>From: Bill Wilborn (54)
RE: Spudnut in Orange County Calif
After reading Lynn Dunton's entry in the 4/7
Sandstorm I immediately called the shop to ask if
they used potato flour to make their pastries. They
said they did and I jumped in my car and made a
beeline to the shop and bought a dozen. Not that my
waistline needed them but I ate four of the morsels
and took the remaining ones home for my kids. I
don't think they tasted the same as they did last
year in Richland but they sure were good. Thank you
Lynn for the info, have lived in Orange County for
over 30 years and never knew there were any spudnuts
around. My daughter lives about 1/2 mile from the
shop. I'll be there for a taste quite often.
-Bill Wilborn (54)
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>>From: Darlene Trethewey Dunning (56WB)
On the Spudnut subject: If I remember right we
used to make extra money by selling Spudnuts door to
door. I believe we would take orders and then go
deliver them and I think that this was when I was in
Campfires.
-Darlene Trethewey Dunning (56WB)
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>>From: Jim Yount (61)
RE: Today's Tri City Herald.. [4/9/00]
Out of towners may wish to visit
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/2000/0409.html#anchor596187
for an article on Robley Johnson and early Hanford Photos.
Perhaps there are some opportunities here for
sources of reunion photos?
-Jim Yount (61)
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>>From: Melinda "Mindy" Robison Smith (61)
RE: photo studio negatives
To Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68)
You are so right, Lynn. The studio I meant was
Jack Zinn's in downtown. Kennell-Ellis didn't seem
quite right when I typed it in but when I read your
entry I knew it was Zinn's instead. Talk about a
senior moment!!! Thanks for clearing that up for me
and giving the phone number. I did call today and
the store is closed this week so I'll try again next
week.
And thanks to Gregor Hanson (65) who also
responded to me. I had checked the negatives on
display at the museum last summer with no success.
Your gifts to friends of old pictures sounds so
thoughtful. Appreciate your help and the good idea
for a gift.
-Melinda "Mindy" Robison Smith (61)
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>>From: Jane Walker Hill (62)
RE: R2K RAFFLE
ATTENTION COL-HI/RHS ALUMNI:
The R2K Committee is looking for donations of
quality items for the Raffle. There are many Alumni
out there who are highly gifted and talented. Use
your imagination and come up with an item that an
Alumni couldn't pass up. If you are an Alumni who
owns a business... please consider donating an item,
a gift certificate, or something that promotes your
company. If you can help by donating an item, or
would like to help on the Raffle Committee, please
e-mail me.
RE: Missing Addresses '62
Please check this list to see if you have an e-mail and/or mailing address for any of these people. If
you have a contact for them, please click on the
name listed and type in the information.
Thank you.
-Jane Walker Hill (62)
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>>From: Sue Elliott Homan (62)
To Tere Smyth Wilson (65)
Dear Tere,
So glad you wrote -- we'd commented so many
times about how time consuming this job must be for
Maren -- but hadn't given it conscious thought, I
guess, about 'time being money.' She does an
incredible job --will have a check in the mail
tomorrow! And it IS a bargain, for sure --hope the
response is great!
-Sue Elliott Homan (62)
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>>From: Louise Moyers (65)
T; Tere Smyth Wilson (65)
Hi Tere!
Of course, I will be happy to send $12.00. What a bargain!!
I understand you are coming to the R2K reunion.
So am I, and it will be great to see you. I have two
pictures setting here in front of me. It's me and
you, in 1958, at the dreaded "music rooms" in the
convent basement. Me, you, Kathy McIntosh, Mary Beth
Wadzita, Brenda Zangar, Monica Thornton, Janet
Thompson, and Mary Beth McGuire. I shall bring them
along. See you there.
-Louise Moyers (65)
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>>From: Nola Alderman Lobdell (69)
Another long time Richland officer Bill Tanner
class of '71 I think, Bill is still going strong on
the force in fact he often speaks to the media.
To Kim Edgar (79):
Didn't mean to sound down on my husband's career.
Heck I even did some myself at the reservation but
the 70's was a rough time to be a cop or a cop's
family - very little respect and even less money. My
oldest - a '91 grad from Richland - didn't let it
get to her. She was very proud of her father and
loved when he visited her at school in uniform. The
other two came along soon after the medical problems
came forward. Guy was only on the force about 3
years more before forced to retire so by the time
they were old enough he was doing a desk job in the
area.
-Nola Alderman Lobdell (69)
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>>From: Mike Franco (70)
To Goofy Felts (69):
Re: "premier jobs"...
Of course the first rule of ANY premier job held
in our era is that you would not be put in danger of
actually working up a sweat (as any Willis Street
alum knows)!) Driving the Crossroads Interiors truck
and delivering furniture with Ken Berry as I did in
1969) was always a winner... some of those
"deliveries" took hours & hours!!!! Of course part
of the duty in running the SHam-Na-Pum range
operation at night was collecting and distributing
bets on the night Lawn Jarts games. And as far as
hanging out at the Spud for free spudnuts.... some
of us hung out there for Val's sisters, not just
food! Of course a few of you may remember "Shifty
Thrifty"... big John Anderson (not Rooster) had a
job that many profited from.... and Gorgeous George
Dana the flower delivery man.... maybe a few free
mums snuck out the back of that Econoline! Ahhhh, I
could go on and on..... by the way, what is the
statute of limitations on these crimes?
-Mike Franco (70)
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>>From: Vicki Owens (72)
To Mike Davis (74):
No jive, Boo Boo, I had dinner with a couple from
New Zealand last night and they tell me that
Auckland recently scored their first two Denny's.
Now you can travel internationally, without leaving
the comforts of home.
To Paul Felts (69):
My most posh job in Richland was working for
Ernie Curtis during the summers as "Recreation
Leader". It involved hanging out at Howard Amon Park
for six hours every Monday through Friday on those
long and lazy summer days. I learned to play
pinochle, participated in day camp with the
Washington Association for Retarded Citizens,
colored pictures with the little kids, and had quite
a grand time. Sometimes we'd join with leaders from
other parks and make bigger fun together. As I
remember it, the pay was pretty good, especially for
a 30-hour work week.
-Vicki Owens (72)
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>>From: Pam Tompkins (74)
To Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
RE: Joyce Larson
Yes, she is still in Richland. In fact she teaches
piano, nowadays. I have several nephews that take
lessons from her. My daughter (Class of 94) had
Ms. Larson for English. I had Ms. Larson for summer
school between 10th and 11th. When my daughter
walked into her class on the first day, Ms. Larson
said, "Your Mom must be Pam Tompkins!" My daughter
about fainted. That evening Ms. Larson called to
see how I was and how my siblings were doing. My
daughter started having some real problems and Joyce
would call me two or three times a week to see if
there was anything she could do to help. She is
truly one of God's great gifts to this world. And a
person I strive to mirror.
-Pam Tompkins (74)
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>>From: Kellie Walsh Patterson (77)
To Julie Ham (77) & Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68):
Your contributions to the jump rope songs brought
back a lot of memories of recess in grade school (I
went to Jefferson). Julie, I too couldn't remember
the last part of "Not last night...", but Lynn, your
answer rang a bell. So as I started to think about
those old jump rope songs, I came upon one in which
I can't remember the FIRST part. The last part,
which was jumped during "hot peppers" goes, "Rich
man, poor man, beggar man, thief, (pause) doctor,
lawyer, Indian Chief (this last one very politically
incorrect now days ...) Can't for the life of me
figure out how this starts, but it seems to me that
which ever name you missed the jump on is who you'd
end up marrying.
Other recess games --
* I also remember liking chinese jump rope, and can
still remember every sequence from the ankle level
to hip level.
* Also marbles were a great recess past time. As I
remember, having "Steelies", those shiny steel heavy
marbles were a great advantage.
* Tether ball was a very competitive sport and I
jammed my thumb many times playing it.
* Jacks. I loved this one too. After onesies thru
10's, you got to progress to "Chicken in a Basket",
"Around the World", "Pigs in a Blanket", etc. Of
course, upgrading your equipment to a "super ball"
instead of the rubber dud that came with jacks
helped a lot.
* Remember class recess games like "Hill-Dale", "Red
Rover", etc.?
Anybody else remember these or other recess games?
-Kellie Walsh Patterson (77)
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>>From: Frank Trent (Spouse and parent of Bombers)
>From a father of three Col High students, and a wife
who graduated in 1950 (Lois Pat McCrarey Trent).
I saw the note looking for a McCartney. I don't
have any answer but, I am looking for Lois
McCartney. She Married a Bill McCartney in 1950
or '51. Anyone who knows, put it in Sandstorm. If
she lives in the area still, I am in the phone book.
Thanks
-Frank Trent (Spouse and parent of Bombers)
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Funeral Notice scanned from TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins, '66
~ Gerald "Bud" Bewlay, Class of 1951 ~
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/11/00
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary Triem (47), Marilyn Richey (53),
Ramona Miller (54), Helen Cross (62),
Joe Largé (68), Brad Wear (71),
Lynn Noble (72), Jim Rice (75),
Jeanne LaCroix (77), Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery (47)
Thanks to Jim Yount (61) for sending in the url
for the TCH which talks about Rob Johnson. Rob was
our favorite photographer! He did many study-type
pictures of the desert - our favorite was "Sand,
Sage and Sky" which was done in sepia. I have seen
an article in the SS from Rob's son and am wondering
if that particular print is still available?
-Mary Triem Mowery (47)
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>>From: Marilyn Richey (53)
To Curtis Donahue (53):
You have asked about David Isom. After in the
military David went to CWU and got his degree and
masters in Psych. I ran into him when I worked for
the State of Oregon working at the State Hospital in
Pendleton. People kept telling about this big wheel
in the division and one day I saw him walking toward
me and I said "Is that Dave Isom?". I went back and
said hell'o to him. He was about second ranking
people in our division for the state. He quit and
went to California and I heard he had been ill and I
really don't know if he is alive at this time. He
was living somewhere in or near Sacramento. That has
been about 10 years ago.
-Marilyn Richey (53)
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>>From: Ramona Miller Bruggeman (54)
To Tere Smyth Wilson (65)
Subscriptions are a great idea -- our check is in
the mail. We do appreciate all the time and effort
Maren puts into this for all of us.
To On a search:
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Joyce Richards
Jolley (~l956-57)? Please respond if you do.
To Frank Trent - Great to see you 'on-line.' Here's to the ole
branch campus -- you know what I mean. Let me hear from you?
-Ramona Miller Bruggeman (54)
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>>From: Helen Cross (62)
Hi Bruce Brunelle (62),
I remember you from all they way through school
in Richland from Spalding on to the bitter end,
which was really the beginning. I see you haven't
lost your sense of humor. Most of us will have gray
hair and be wearing glasses.
-Helen Cross Kirk (62)
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>>From: Joe Largé (68)
Dear Alumni Sandstorm,
Concerning grads to police,
Please remember that Ken Farris (68), although he
started out as a bit-of-a-rogue, rose up to become
police captain of Mattawa, then on to teaching
Police Science courses. Although he and his wife are
currently involved in selling insurance, he still
has his hand in police work, holding class at
Centralia College teaching Police Science.
A "bad kid" turned really good! In his words
(more-or-less) "who better to know the workings
of the law than one who has seen it from both sides."
-Joe Largé (68)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
Re: Jobs and Politicos
One of the best jobs I had in the area was for
Benton County Mosquito Control, or Bug Muggers, Inc.
We got to drive 4x4 trucks around in the swamps all
day, swim when we wanted to and do all the mechanics
on the vehicles. It was truly a learning experience
in both nature, and learning to become a creative
mechanic. The only down side was when you got a
little over zealous and thought you were such a good
driver you tried to drive through stuff you normally
wouldn't even consider driving through. When you
were stuck it was usually an all day affair. I've
seen several, (including my own), trucks up to their
headlights in mud.
There were some truly memorable people who worked
there. Rob French (71), Mark Badget (71), Paula
Moberg (73), Mike Walker (73), BCMC funded several
college educations that I know of.
Greg Van Kirk 70/71 was a counselor at Fred
English Youth Center (the kiddy clink). Who would
have thought that would happen. I was lucky enough
to eat tv dinners and pancakes there once. He had
(has) a phenomenal reputation with the kids he
worked with. I lost touch with him quite awhile ago
but at the time he was highly regarded in the
industry.
-Brad Wear (71)
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>>From: Lynn Noble Paden (72WB)
Where are all of the 72 grads? (As you may
recall, I didn't have the pleasure of graduating
with you at Col-Hi. We moved to Corvallis, OR in
1970 and I've remained in Oregon ever since.) But, I
can't wait to see some Bomber buddies in June! Who's
planning to attend the R2K affair? Vicki Owens,
Terri Zangar and I are planning to be there. If
Vicki can make it from Uganda, the rest of us don't
really have a good excuse... Email us!
-Lynn Noble Paden (72WB)
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>>From: Jim Rice (75)
RE: Nuclear Culture
Someone asked about getting copies of "Nuclear
Culture," the book about Richland, which isn't
available anymore from Amazon, B&N, etc. You can
order a copy for $14 (that includes shipping) from:
Nuclear Culture
3232 41st Ave SW
Seattle WA 98116
(Checks to: Paul Loeb)
They only have about 30 copies left.
-Jim Rice (75)
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>>From: Jeanne LaCriox Grant (77)
To Kathy Valdez (84):
I am with you. Your parents were two of the best.
Still remember the party when your dad played guitar
and he said "No applause. Just throw money." ...and
we did! That was great. I enjoy going to the Sausage
Fest every year just to hear your family sing. What
great voices. Your parents raised a great group of
kids! No surprise that they took the grandkids to
Disneyland. Your dad needed someone to go on the
rides with him!
Tell your mom and dad I said hi and hope they had
a great time. I know I did when we went 2 years ago
Spring Break.
-Jeanne LaCriox Grant (77)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
RE: Police Officers
Correction to my last entry, Poulsbo has the
population of 7,000 not 70,000 however, during the
work day, it does increase up to at least 70,000,
between commuters to and from Seattle as well as
busing kids from the north end of the county for
school. (Poulsbo is known as a "Bedroom Community"
for Seattle workers).
Also, add the list of Police officers, I believe
my classmate Mark Mann (79) is a Police Officer for
the City of Tacoma.
I've got a few responses from some alumni's about
my last entry about being a Police Officers wife.
Thanks!
Maren, my check is in the mail to help offset the
cost of maintaining the Sandstormer, it's been a
real joy in my life, I look forward to reading it
every day.
Kim Edgar (79)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/12/00
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Curt Donahue (53), Sherill Hamlin (55),
Larry Mattingly (60), Judi Wilson (65),
Ken Farris (68), Deanna Fulcher (72),
Kathy Wheat (79), Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: Curt Donahue (53)
To Marilyn Ritchey (53)
Thanks for the info on David Isom. I heard from
several people, including Marlene Maness-Isom/Mulch
(57), who told me that David passed away about a
year ago. Sadly, my search is over, not the way I
wanted it to end. Thanks to all who responded to my
request.
RE: police officers:
Add Walt Wendland (55) to the list. He was one of
Richland's finest until health forced him to resign.
He is now one of Richland's best photographers.
I have also sent Maren a check. This is worth the
price many times over.
Curt Donahue (53)
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>>From: Sherrill Hamlin Savery (55)
Can anyone give more details regarding the death
of Denny Olson (55)? Thanks.
Maren - My check for $12.00 is in the mail.
Thanks for all your hard work. I really enjoy
reading the Sandstorm. Just wish we could get more
class of '55 to write in.
-Sherrill Hamlin Savery (55)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly (60)
When we moved my Mother from Richland to Bellevue
a few years ago I found our family copy of "Sand
Sage and Sky". I had it in the car when we were at
brunch at the tower hotel up by Jefferson School.
As Jill and I were leaving we ran into Robley Johnson
and his family. We spent a few pleasant minutes and
then left. I was half way to Seattle before I realized
I had the picture with me and should have gotten him
to sign it. (sigh)
Ancient Hanford trivia.. Like many of the Hanford
"early birds" my father was with DuPont. He was a
personnel specialist and had been transferred from
plant to plant in the 30's each time taking a small
step up the ladder. From Wabash Ordinance Works, to
Niagara Chemical Works (married Mom there) To Paris,
IL Munitions, to the big Dupont complex at
Sylacauga, AL.
While there in 1940-43 there was a standing
Friday night poker game: Robley and his wife and
Amos and Volna Bradley (parents of Brenda Bradley 60
and her older sister?) and Joe and Louise Mattingly.
There were a couple of other "early birds"
frequently there that escape my memory. Dad wrote
transfer orders for over a thousand DuPont employees
from all over, to the Manhattan Project. No idea
what it was at the time. Finally his boss said to
him "you better get up there". His Dupont Hanford
badge number was 1110.
While the poker games didn't resume in Richland,
friendships did. Mom and Volna Bradley were in the
same bridge club and were frequent partners for many
years. This of course was before I arrived but I
remember many of the tales they told over the years.
In the late 50's and most of the 60's I did a lot
of lighting and stage work for the Richland Players.
I always enjoyed seeing Robley on stage, it was easy
for him to play the part of a gentleman, he was
always a gentleman.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly (60)
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>>From: Judi Wilson Johnson (65)
To Ramona Miller Bruggeman (54)
I just discovered that I work with a relative of
yours. Her name is Flora B. and we work at Evergreen
Hospital in Kirkland, Wa. (I'm an operating room
nurse). The smallness of this world amazes me! So
far I've run across one classmate so if anyone is
having surgery at Evergreen (really, it's a great
place to be :) make sure you say hello. Everyone
there knows I'm a Bomber but they didn't believe me
about the mushroom cloud until I wore my glow in the
dark t-shirt to work. Of course, now they all say it
explains alot about me (they do mean my pride in my
hometown, don't they???)
Maren. my check is in the mail and THANK YOU!
Bombers rule!
-Judi Wilson Johnson (65)
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>>From: Ken Farris (68)
To Joe Large' (68)
I cannot think of myself as a rogue while I was
in high school. I was a pure delinquent at best. To
tell the truth, I was given an opportunity and took
full advantage of it and I will always be grateful
for that second chance. It seems strange that a
person who almost quit high school, ran away, stole
cars, crashed cars and other things I cannot mention
to our fellow alumni, would eventually become a
police chief (not captain) in Mattawa and at
Bellows, Hawaii. I was also a chief investigator and
have almost every job in police work you can
imagine. I loved it very much and still do. There is
no bigger high that catching a bad guy and then
giving them the opportunity to change. When they do,
all the paperwork, time and effort are rewarded 10
fold. Now that the class of '68 is hitting that
magic 50 (or 50+ in some cases, Joe) I am a little
too old, too fat and too slow to keep up with the
bad guys. So I decided that I could make an impact
on potential police and corrections officers. When
you see the light turn on in a student, it is great.
Now I understand why some of my classmates decided
to teach, which I had found it many years ago.
Thanks, Joe, for thinking of me and yes I am
still selling insurance with my wife and I am
teaching as an adjunct professor at Centralia
College in their Criminal Justice Program.
I will be at the R2K and I will bring my 10
handicap with me.
See you guys this summer.
-Ken Farris (68)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Deanna Fulcher Weaver (72)
Date: Tue Apr 11 01:08:05 2000
Class of "72"
Just dropping in to update my e-mail address and say Hi!
-Deanna Fulcher Weaver (72)
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>>From: Kathy Wheat Fife (79)
My son is doing a report on the era of the 60's
and ending with a specific report on "Woodstock". He
has asked if a few of you would like to give your
personal accounts or memories of both. One question
his class has asked is "What was the purpose of
Woodstock and what lead up to it?" I was 8 and don't
have much memory of it. Thanks, Bomber Alums!
-Kathy Wheat Fife (79)
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>>From: Kim Edgar (79)
RE: Mosquito Control
To Brad Wear (71)
Were these the same trucks that drove through town.
You know, the ones with all the kids running and
riding their bikes (me included) behind it, in all
that fog. It's a wonder no one got run over. Wow,
was that fun!
-Kim Edgar (79)
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14 Bombers sent stuff:
Marlene Maness (57WB), Dennis Robertson (60),
Jan Woods (60WB), Paula Beardsley (62),
Roxanne Knutson (62), Joni Lee (65),
Jim Crittenden (68), Lynn-Marie Hatcher (68),
David Rodriguez (69), Jeff Curtis (69),
Brad Wear (71), Valerie Polentz (72),
Terry Hutson (74), Molly Pritchett (89)
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>>From: Marlene Maness (57WB)
RE: Fashion
Will crinoline slips ever make a comeback? Maybe
it will be cinch belts, white dickeys, pearl
chokers, rhinestones on eyeglasses, Poodles as
decoration - or maybe the pyramid bra with the
necklace nestled between the projectiles.
As for Spudnuts - sorry I can't share your
enthusiasm. The last one I ate, as a teenager, was
topped with a double dose of ice cream. The
queasiness I felt after eating that Spudnut a'la
mode has stayed with me through the years. I don't
think I could look favorably on another Spudnut.
-Marlene Maness (57WB)
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>>From: Dennis Robertson Beatty (60)
RE: Woodstock and the 60's
I have been reading with interest all the
memories of Bombers especially Old Richland (before
8). I know that it was a government town and all
services were supplied by the "Company".
To Kathy Wheat Fife (79):
The most I remember about Woodstock is that it
was one hell of a party. Booze, Drugs and Rock and
Roll were the them. The best thing I can furnish for
your son is the saying that has probably been used
more and more about the 60"s. "If you can remember,
you probably weren't there".
For the most part have him read about Haight-
Ashbury in SF. That was the "Flower Child" capital
of the US. There were others but not as dramatic or
diverse. Another thought is have him read about the
Vietnam War.
Good luck with his project.
-Dennis Robertson Beatty (60)
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>>From: Jan Woods Ehrke (60)
Maren:
Hope you have received my $12 - can hardly go a
day without reading the "Storm." By the way your
WebSite is great. Couldn't believe Tony's Bar in
Woodland made the list for Margaritaville, they
don't even have a blender! Before coming to San
Francisco, I spent 14 years as County of Yolo's
Director of Purchasing Services (County Seat-
Woodland). Small, small World.
OK, I have to 'fess up - the St. Bernard was ours.
We lived on Cullum directly across the playground
from Lewis and Clark. "Art" (Arturo de........?)
would wander around trying to locate my brother and
I. He had his own "condo" in the backyard.. A
doghouse so large I am sure every other dog on the
block was envious. Long after Art was gone, that
became our playhouse, Store, lemonade Stand, etc. I
am sending you a picture out of the Tri City Herald
(circa 1949) showing Art, me and Ken, plus part of
Art's first litter. (I know, I know, I'm have on the
same dress I wore in the Kindergarten class
picture). Anyway, don't know if it can be scanned or
not.... but whatever. [As soon as it arrives in my
mailbox, I'll see what I can do with it and maybe
get it up on the website. -Maren]
I did access the softball pictures, what fun!
Rainbow Service Team I noticed some familiar faces
(Nina Andre, for one). Ate a few By's Burgers with
some of those girls. Mostly, though, I remember
those awful mosquitos, big as dogs! Where was the
fogger when you needed it? Thanks to Bev Smith
Jochen.
Mom says my kindergarten teacher was Mrs. Dewey
White, and for 1st Grade I had Mrs. May Manor. Tried
to add to page (1960) thru Webwrite, but couldn't
connect. Also, saw my Dad's ad on the Sagebrush
Follies program (1946). Finally began to make some
connections when I realized the Junior Chamber's
participation/sponsorship. Thanks to Burt Pierard
(50) for saving the program.
Anybody else in the Blue Birds over by Cullum St.?
My Mom was leader, only person I remember is Peggy
Ganebin (60), but I know the dining room seemed much
fuller with all the little hands covered with glue
putting some project or other together. Cut and
Paste, what a Waste. I flashed on something we made
with discarded spools from thread, but all I can
remember is the glue!
Talk to you soon.
-Jan Woods Ehrke (60 wannebe)
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>>From: Paula Beardsley Glenn (62)
RE: Robley Johnson
I have on my wall the classic Robley Johnson
photos: Desert Sky (Rattlesnake and the desert) and
another one I can't see the name of because the
printing has faded but may be Sand, Sage and Sky.
They are original prints and frames that my folks
bought many years ago and hung in our house until I
absconded with them. When I left here to move to
Odgen Utah for a while, I took those pictures with
me. As long as I could see Rattlesnake, I was OK.
It's wonderful to see those pictures everyday and
remember how wonderful it was to grow up in
Richland. We were so lucky.
RE: Homecoming mums
I have several orders already for the mums for
the reunion. If you are interested in getting one, I
need to know ahead of time so I can have them ready
to be picked up. They are yellow silk mums with
green and gold ribbons and a green "R" and the year
of your graduation on the ribbon. Order soon before
supplies run out. $9.67 payable when you pick them up.
-Paula Beardsley Glenn (62)
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>>From: Roxanne Knutson Short (62)
Just wanted to send a short note to the people
planning on going to the big reunion this summer.
Please get registered soon, I know the committee
really want this done this month, to make their jobs
easier.
I have been going to the meetings and see first
hand how much work is involved. So let's do our
part, fill out the registration form, decide what
you want in memorabilia, and write out your checks.
It only takes a few minutes.
Also I want people to know I'm willing to help
with housing, but please don't wait until the last
minute to let me know you need place to stay. People
who have rooms, or a nook in the yard for a camper,
please e-mail me soon so as people write with the
need I have something for them. I can't do it alone,
I need your help! Thanks ahead of time! Let's have
the best reunion ever.
Oh, by the way, the Mums are absolutely
beautiful, being made at Arlene's Floral. Need to
order them soon too, because just like you, all
these committee people don't want to be working
during the reunion. Make it easy, so all can
enjoy!!!
-Roxanne Knutson Short (62)
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>>From: Joni Lee Rabena (65)
RE: Calgary Bombers?
I'm living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, now. Have
been for the past two years. We're expecting a major
snow storm tonight so wanted to send off a note in
case the snow comes in the windows and brings down
all of the computer connections! I haven't run into
any Bombers in Calgary. If anyone knows of any,
please send my e-mail to them.
I'm also sending my money in to Maren. I
appreciate what you've been doing. Just heard from
John Bradley who I haven't seen in about 20 years!
Thanks! Bombers Rule and Zips Forever!
-Joni Lee Rabena (65)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Jim Crittenden (68)
Date: Wed Apr 12 13:12:01 2000
just to say hello
Gary Webb (64), an old Bomber, told me about this
site and I have been reading ever since to catch up
on old friends and remembrances. Time has changed a
lot of things in my life but has not been able to
fade away the memories of great times I had in high
school. Hope this message finds everyone happy and
healthy. Jim C (critter)
-Jim Crittenden (68)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher (68)
RE: Occupations & Occupation Changes
I've found the info on Bomber law enforcement
people from to be great. It's made me proud! Now I
would like to introduce a new offshoot to the
discussion --- Career Changes.
I was in consumer finance and mortgage banking
management for many years. Then I went to work for
Battelle in administration. When the voluntary
reduction of force came around in 1995, I jumped at
it, and went back to school full time, going after
my life-long goal of working in the medical field.
I graduated as a Registered Nurse in June, 1999.
Ill health presently has me side-lined, but I want,
God-willing, to continue to pursue the advanced
nursing degree I began in the fall of 1999. My
eventual dream is to become a nurse practitioner. I
vacillate between specializing as a Psych Nurse
Practitioner or a Gerontology N.P.
Well, that's my story (the VERY short version!) -
- I'm wondering if any of the rest of you Bombers
started off in one direction and are now pursuing
another? As for me, I credit the very strong
educational background I received through the
Richland schools with preparing me for life-long
learning. What do you guys think?
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher (68)
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>>From: David L. Rodriguez (69)
RE: Robert Rivers Phillips
This is in an e-mail I received this morning from
my wife's aunt and uncle. While visiting Florence
Harrington in Spokane over the weekend she learned
that Robert Rivers Phillips died suddenly of a heart
attack. He was only 48, spent part of his life in
West Richland, and was proud to have been a Marine,
I know because I was in boot camp with him. Semper
Fi and may God watch over him.
-David L. Rodriguez (69)
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>>From: Jeff Curtis (69)
To Kathy Wheat Fife (79)
RE: Your inquiry as to the purpose of Woodstock -
The fifties was an era still basking in the post
war glow of victory that so many of that generation
sacrificed their most productive years to secure.
They rightfully felt that America now owed them the
chance to fulfill the promise of a normal life with
homes, marriages, children and good jobs free from
the deprivations of the Great Depression or the
necessary disciplines of a nation at war. This
generation proved more than adept in this pursuit
and the "Baby Boom" was one of the more significant
resultant ripples. However, the trust in an
institutionally dependent system and in particular,
a military oriented approach to all things
authoritative prevailed. The sense of familiarity
and security generated by these proven approaches
were accepted by most as the necessary bedrock of an
orderly society. As their children (and there were a
whole lot of us) matured, some of the weaknesses and
hypocrisies inherent in this blind adherence to
convention became apparent to the younger generation.
This perspective coupled with the natural tendency
of adolescents to distance themselves from parental
authority, a huge step in proclaiming self
sufficiency and its associated autonomy, led to a
reevaluation by the Boomers of all that they had
taken as gospel for many years.
Cast in this light, traditionally accepted values
of morality and propriety became suspect. There was
no apparent credibility to these norms and the
Boomers could find no justification for their
acceptance on faith in the system alone.
One..... two..... ah one.. two.. three.. four...
Now, I don't mean to get too heavy here. While all
of the above is applicable, the desire to "party"
was probably the catalyst that moved my whole
generation off the dime, so to speak. It is very
convenient, when one wants to have a good deal of
fun in a somewhat repressive environment, to cast
stones at the source of the repression. And we found
that we could cast stones with the best of them.
The element that seemed to bind us into a
cohesive unit was the music. The fact that our
parents' generation, for the most part, would rather
walk through a field of goatheads barefoot than
listen to anything sung by Mick Jagger only further
solidified our position on this matter. The success
and influence of recording artists who were about
our age tended to enhance the music's importance to
us. They were on our team, playing with the big boys
in the real world and were winning. Every time a
parent asked us to "turn that damn noise down" or
forced us to watch "The Lawrence Welk Show, brought
to you by Geritol..." or flipped the circuit breaker
to the garage power while your band was practicing,
we grew closer as a generation determined to change
not only the prevailing value set but the way that
those values were derived. The music gave us the
first indication that we actually would have the
power to control our own destinies as well as have a
significant impact on all of society and as a result
became for many of us, the sound track of our
emerging lives.
The purpose of Woodstock? I'm not sure that the
question applies. As you are probably aware,
Woodstock pretty much just happened. Trying to
assign a purpose to it implies some kind of
preconceived plan. While there were a group of young
adults who coordinated the initial strategy, it was
originally just to turn a profit by hosting rock
concert for about 20-30 thousand people. When half a
million kids showed up, any resemblance to an
organized venture went out the window. Once again,
the primary motivation for those in attendance was
simply to have a great bigass party with their
friends and to make a few more while listening to
the hottest music acts, at that time, in the world.
Now, once everybody got there, something quite
amazing happened. It has been said that if a group
of half a million good-ol'-boys got together with
their Jim Beam and Redman, a good portion of them
would have been dead or wounded the first night. The
mantra of "Peace and Love", perpetually on the lips
of my generation and that graced many a bumper
sticker and black light poster in the 60s, found a
home in New York that weekend. What by all rights
should have been a disaster of nearly biblical
proportions instead became a practical demonstration
of the power that the universal acceptance of an
agreed upon concept can hold. In much the same way
that the result of our parents' collective belief in
the traditional authority structure created a
successful societal model that more or less worked,
the prevailing, almost religious adherence to the
principals of unity, understanding and tolerance
that was evident at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair
in August of 1969 literally saved the day and
created a legend that, as you and your son can
attest, endures to this day. So, in the end, I'd
have to say that there is more of a lesson than a
purpose associated with the Woodstock phenomenon.
You can approach any situation without relying on
the prevailing paradigm. And that even a huge group,
possibly an entire generation, can buy into an out-
of-the-box perspective that not only works but may
be more effective in many ways than preceding
approaches or philosophies. It is pretty much
accepted that there is more than one way to skin a
cat. But the traditional rationale maintained that
no matter what methodology you chose to employ, you
still end up with a skinless feline. If there is a
lesson to be taken from Woodstock I think it would
have to be that for the first time in modern
history, based on a realization that there may be
another viable way and on a desire to reevaluate how
we looked at the world with a freedom to choose our
own values and directions, a generation finally
asked why we had to skin the damn cat in the first
place.
I've heard it stated the 60s was a time when an
entire generation refused to grow up. I prefer to
think of it more as a time when an entire generation
decided to choose when and how that crossing would
occur. That weekend on Max Yasger's Farm in upstate
New York, may someday be seen as our coming out
party.
-Jeff Curtis (69)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
To Kim Edgar (79):
Oh yeah, those were the same trucks. Diesel and
malathion (sp) and run through a thermo fogger. I
too ran behind the trucks when I was younger. You're
right, it was amazing that no one was killed. Talk
about liability.
I also remember a police report in the TCH when I
was in high school stating "the tires were smoking
so much it looked like the mosquito man".
-Brad Wear (71)
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>>From: Valerie Polentz Topham (72)
RE: Rada Lund
I am glad to say that I have Mrs. Lund for a
neighbor and she is still as sharp as ever. She and
my 8-yr old daughter have become friends and spend
hours talking together. She was very glad to get
Lynn-Marie's card and proudly showed it to me. She
says she is always amazed that students from her
classes recognize her.
She keeps records of all things Hanford and has a
great collection. Including the now (locally) famous
front page picture of herself. She enjoys her emails
and cards so much. She does not get out much so mail
is very important. Thanks to those who took the time
to comment.
-Valerie Polentz Topham (72)
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>>From: Terry Hutson Semmern (74)
Everyone say a prayer tonight for Steve Semmern
(my ex-husband) (Class of 1974). He was in a major
car accident 2 nights ago and is in serious
condition in the ICU at Harborview in Seattle with
broken pelvis, broken back, broken ribs, collapsed
punctured lung, head injuries and internal bleeding.
We all wish him well and pray for a speedy recovery.
-Terry Hutson Semmern (74)
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>>From: Molly Pritchett (89)
ATTENTION - SEATTLE BOMBERS
FYI
For the Seattle-area/King County Bomber Alumni
I just heard there is supposed to be an interview
with Brad Upton on 103.7FM The Mountain, on
Thursday, April 13th.
-Molly Pritchett (89)
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Dennis Barr (58), MLou Williams (60),
Irene de la Bretonne (61), Helen Cross (62),
Jim Hamilton (63), Jean Armstrong (64),
Janie O'Neal (65), Lynn-Marie Hatcher (68),
Mike Crow (70), Greg Alley (73), Brad Upton (74)
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>>From: Dennis Barr (58)
RE: Fwd: Victor Hall class of 58
Maren
I received this notice and am passing it on
to 58 Bombers.
-Dennis Barr (58)
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From: "Jan Hall"
re: Victor Hall class of 58
To: "Dennis Barr"
Dear Dennis,
I regret to inform you that Victor Hall died on
February 24, 2000 of renal cell carcinoma. He had a
short illness (just three weeks from final diagnosis,
although he had vague symptoms for several months).
Vic and I have lived in Hong Kong for 7 years where I
have been the principal of the Lower Primary School,
Hong Kong International School. Vic used his writing,
voice, and acting talents here in HK in his work as a
technical writer, voice over specialist and on-camera
talent for a wide variety of industrial, educational,
and entertainments film and video ventures. He most
recently was working with internet voice-over
productions.
He was a very talented and creative individual. He
loved to travel to unusual places and was a life-long
learner. He had a voracious appetite for reading and
read widely from business to travel, to religion, to
group dynamics, and conflict management, and cross-
cultural training and writing. We have three
daughters and eight grandchildren. Two daughters are in
California and one is in Alaska. (We lived in Alaska
for 10 years, where he worked for World Christian
Broadcasting Corporation and I worked in the
educational system---on the Kenai Peninsula).
We had planned to leave Hong Kong at the end of this
school year and take six months to travel in Greece,
Turkey, Israel, and Egypt. Death always takes us by
surprise.
Sincerely,
Jan Hall (Mrs. Victor Hall)
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>>From: MLou Williams (60)
To Jeff Curtis (69):
Do you write for a living? If you don't you
should! Your essay on Woodstock was VERY impressive.
Really good stuff. And that's coming from a writer
who sweats every word.
On the same subject, it is fascinating to read the
entries of our Sandstorm and see who has what kind of
writing skills. Being a frustrated English teacher
(who never was) and a copy editor, (who was)
misspellings, misgrammar, etc. still push my buttons.
But I have come to learn that in real life it is the
intent of the communicant, not the actual
communication, that holds value, and it helps me not
see the errors of our ways. Still, when someone
"waxes eloquent", like you, and Larry Mattingly, and
Kay Lynch, and Jim (whose last name just disappeared
through one of the holes in my brain, but was in
class of '58 and is Al Parker's cousin), it is
delightful!
Just another reason to keep on reading the
Sandstorm. Thanks Maren, for the 2-year subscription.
It's worth every penny and more!
Also I'd like to say "thanks" to all who offered
prayers and good thoughts about my Mom and her recent
surgery. Her heart stopped in the hospital room later
in the day, but a quick, compassionate nurse got her
back even before the crash cart arrived. She's now
home, recovering well, and thanks everyone for their
concern.
I'm so proud of her. I bought her a computer for
Christmas last year, when she was 83, and she's
writing her memoirs and really enjoys the games on
dark, winter nights. She's taken three computer
courses and really enjoys learning. I hope to be that
alert if or when I reach the 80s.
-MLou Williams (60)
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[Al Parker's cousin is Jim Russell (58) -Maren]
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>>From: Irene de la Bretonne (61)
To Lynn-Marie Hatcher
I was pleased to hear you tell your story about
career changes for, as you know, I saw some of this
first hand during our time together at Battelle. Your
courage and unflagging spirit were always an
inspiration.
You asked about others who made major career
changes. I, too, began in one field and shifted
careers through the years. My first career was
teaching English in middle and high schools in Idaho,
Hawaii, and Washington State--the last six years
(1974-1980) teaching at our alma mater, Richland High
School. In 1980, upon receive my Masters from WSU, I
began work at Battelle as a technical writer and
leader of writing workshops for the scientists and
engineers. The Battelle career ultimately led to
developing and directing state and national science
and math education programs for Battelle and the
Department of Energy. After I completed my doctorate
in 1997, I continued working for Battelle in Seattle
as Associate Director of Education and External
Relations for a year and then accepted my current
position as Director of Education at the National
Renewable Energy Laboratory (still working for
Battelle). From classroom English teacher to
technical writer to Director of science
education....fairly disparate "careers", yet they all
fit together somehow. Even though I wasn't much of a
student at Richland (Columbia) High School....was
pretty much bored with what was offered....I see the
seeds of my current work planted by such teachers as
Tom Barton ( who later became my Masters' Advisor),
Ora Cottrell, and Tom Knudsen. Later, as a teacher at
RHS, I began to understand what I may have overlooked
as an uninterestedstudent--some fine educators there!
-Irene de la Bretonne (61)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk (62)
To Jan Woods Ehrke (60WB)
When you said that you had the same dress on in
another picture I had to laugh, as I found out I wore
the same dress in about 3 of my grade school class
photos. Obviously I didn't need a new "good" dress,
as mine was bought big enough to last. I managed to
enjoy school enough so it didn't bother me then.
Just another interesting quirk in our upbringing.
Cheers,
-Helen Cross Kirk (62)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton (63)
Probably the best know Bomber Alumni sworn to
"Protect and Serve" was Sonny Davis (62). A bit of
adverse publicity right before he retired, but still
he was a Detective at the end.
-Jim Hamilton (63)
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>>From: Jean Armstrong Reynolds (64)
To Terry Hutson Semmern (74)
My prayers are with you and Steve for a speedy
recovery.
Our friend's 16 year old daughter was in a car
accident just three weeks ago... They didn't think
she was going to live.. Most of the damage was done
to her head... She wasn't wearing a seat belt and the
VW Bug rolled 6 times... She just came out of coma
Tuesday and is wanting to go home.
There IS power in prayer.
-Jean Armstrong Reynolds (64)
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>>From: Janie O'Neal Janssen (65)
Hi!
This is Janie O'Neal Janssen. I doubt if anyone
remembers me because my stays in Richland were short
but often. My Grandmother lived at 1523 Judson for 40
yrs. My father worked for General Electric and was
transferred to different places around the United
States but we would always come back to the good old
Tri-Cities between each job.
I went to Jason Lee first grade and kindergarten.
Which reminds me of the funny story. My father loved
sports and would take me to the high school games
with him. The first time on the Bomber field I
remember the announcer kept talking about a Kenny
Gardner. Well when we got home I couldn't wait to
tell Mom they had a "kindigardner" playing on their
team. I was very impressed that someone my age would
be allowed to play with the big kids. My parents fell
on the floor laughing at me, then my father explained
"No Janie, that actually is a boy named Kenny
Gardener and he is in high school."
Then I went to John Ball elementary last part of
2nd grade.
3rd grade in New Mexico.
4th grade (can't remember the name of the school
but we lived on Adams - teacher's name Mrs. Lamb.
5th grade Spalding, Mrs. Gustophson, great
teacher. I remember April Snowberger (65) who helped
me so much with my spelling. I walked home with Donna
Hawk (65) and another girl, Nancy, who had beautiful
long braids.
Then we moved to Prosser and bought a farm which
was a wonderful time. Longest I'd ever lived
anywhere. Got really involved in school made
wonderful friends. Was cheerleader, Hi-Y Queen and in
student government. And my junior year my parents
announced they would be transferred so we sold the
farm and moved back to Richland for my senior year to
live in one of my grandmother's rentals until my
father's transfer to Evensville, Indiana.
I'm sure you can imagine how devastating it was to
move your senior year from a small farming community
where you were really connected to everything to a
school that was almost three times as big as your old one.
I remember there were all these familiar faces but
not many remembered me. But, eventually I made some
really super people and when it came time to move to
Indiana I said "No thanks. I'm staying right here and
going to C.B.C." which was another great adventure.
There are some people I would like to thank for
helping make my senior year much more fun than I
expected: April Snowberger, for dragging me along
with her and having lunch with me every day, and
Wanda (can't remember last name) but she had lunch
with us. Sue Ward, what a riot we had in band) and
Sue Thomas, I've got pictures of the three of us
after the graduation party I could blackmail with
(just kidding). Mr. Harry's band the trombone section
was a riot (right Bob?).
And does anyone remember Mrs. Lange (typing and
shorthand)? She's my grandson's Principal at Capital
Hill Elementary, Portland OR.
Well I've probably said enough for now but I do
share a lot of wonderful memories with you guys and
it's been great reliving them with you.
-Janie O'Neal Janssen (65)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68)
RE: Mrs. Lund + Teacher e-mail & snail mail
To Valerie Polenz (72):
Thanks for letting us know how well Mrs. Lund is
doing, and that she received and enjoyed my card. For
anyone else who wants to contact her, you can send
mail to Mrs. L.W. Lund, 405 Barth, Richland, 99352.
(It's in the phone book, so I don't feel bad about
putting it here.) Valerie - you mentioned e-mail.
Does Mrs. Lund have e-mail? If so would you please
provide us with her e-mail address, if she okays
that.
HEY, here's a thought to consider. If any of us
are in e-mail contact with other teachers, or have
their TELEPHONE BOOK PUBLISHED addresses, maybe it
would be neat to share that info with one another. I
can think of a whole raft of teachers to whom I would
like to send notes. Wish I had done so before Mr.
Neidhold died --- but at least I got to write to his
family with my thoughts on what a great guy and great
teacher he was. Anyway, I think the way to do it with
e-mail is to first ask permission to share their
addresses with this group. But if they have PUBLISHED
SNAIL MAIL info, that could just be openly shared.
What do you guys think?
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68)
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>>From: Mike Crow (70)
To Valerie Polentz Topham (72)
Is Rada Lund the same teacher who taught at Lewis
& Clark years ago or am I thinking of a different
teacher?
-Mike Crow (70)
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To the Semmern family
I wish only the best for Steve and I hope he
rallies the way I know he can. I have known him over
the years and played softball and hung out with him
before. He has been through a lot like a lot of us
and the ups and downs that go along with life will
sometimes prepare you or not for some real tough
injuries like these.
To Jim Crittenden (68)
I remember your quarterback days at the now Fran
Rish stadium. Even though some of the later teams had
some success, I guess read about last years team, you
were not too bad. Walking into the games I still have
that same refrain of Crittendon on the carry. Who was
the Bomber announcer then?
The only comment I can make about Woodstock that
it was great music and how they pulled that off then
is amazing. I had to go to all my friends' houses
with older brothers to listen to their 3 album sets
to hear that crazy thing called rock and roll. Have
to say to Mike Sinclair that we listened to his
brother Rich's albums. We did not scratch them. Still
like some of those groups music and not only because
everyone likes Carlos Santana now. It was a one of a
kind event and all attempts to duplicate were good to
ok but never matched the original.
-Greg Alley (73)
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>>From: Brad Upton (74)
To Molly Pritchett (89):
Thanks for plugging my appearance on the radio
where I was plugging my show with Rita Rudner at the
Paramount on April, 28th.
Again, I am shamelessly plugging my appearances...
I'll be headlining Catch a Rising Star (I've should
has risen by now) at the Silver Legacy in Reno May
23-27th. If any Bombers are going to be in Reno, call
my room and I'll see about comps.
Go Bombers,
Brad Upton (74)
PS. Jeff Curtis (69), you should have your own
column in a very big newspaper!
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11 Bombers and 1 Bomber Mom today.
Fred Suckow (55), Pete Wascher (60),
Gail Cyphers (62), Maren Smyth (64),
Andy Ward (68), Anna Durbin (69),
Phil Jones (69), Peggy Adair (72),
Anita Fravala (73), Terry Hutson (74),
Dave Trent (75), Ellen Barnes (Bomber Mom)
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>>From: Fred Suckow (55)
I have to agree with Carol Hollingsworth (55), the
55ers are not responding to the archives at all. I
have seen letters from Ken Webster and Brad Kuiper
(56), Jack Alexander and Roger Kuntz but not many
others. We are the Invisible Class.
Where are you folks?
-Fred Suckow (55)
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>>From: Pete Wascher (60)
To Mary Lou Williams (60)
Hi! Like you, I'm impressed with the caliber of
expression in the "Sandstorm". It's as good as you
read in magazines! I guess the caliber of student and
the level of teaching we received in Richland schools
were pretty good, eh?
-Pete Wascher (60), a skimmer of the "Sandstorm" and
a fellow sweat-over-every-word writer. :)
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>>From: Gail Cyphers (62)
To Janie O'Neal (65)
Janie,
What a funny story about Kenny Gardener the
'kindigardner' ball player.
I still have many relatives in Prosser (approx 80
at one time) and used to spend many of my summers
there in the 50s and early 60s. You may have known
some of them. The Halsteads, Lemmons and Talbots are
some of the families. They all collected in Prosser
in the late 40s and early 50s and never left. When I
was going to school in California in the 60s, if I
could get to Prosser on my way to Richland I could
always get fed... which was usually the way the trips
back home went, out of money and out of food before I
got to where I needed to be. You were fortunate to
have had the chance to live there. It's a nice town.
-Gail Cyphers (62)
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>>From: Maren Smyth (64)
ATTENTION: SPALDING "kids"
Suzanne Linberg (71) took 5 recent pictures of our old
grade school. Pretty amazing to see what's happening
to it these days. I just got the pictures on the
website and you can find links to the 5 pictures on
the ALL Spalding Grade School Pictures page at:
http://richlandbombers.com/allbombers/0gspicsSpaT.html
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth (64)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Andy Ward Stewart (68)
Date: Fri Apr 14 23:20:20 2000
Reunion: All kids from '68
Gol, it's good to see names like Lynn, Jim and
Ellen. Missed you, Ellen, at the last reunion. Sure
do hope you all get to come in June - It really looks
like it is going to be a lot of fun. Everyone has
worked so hard and your hard work is deeply
appreciated.
Thanks for the sight, Gary, and hope to see all of
you in June.
-Andy Ward Stewart (68)
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>>From: Anna Durbin (69)
To Jeff Curtis (69)
Just want to join the others whose breath was
taken away by your reflection on Woodstock and our
generation and its reaction to the generation before
it. I share a lot of those responses, although I know
I can't write about them so well. Sometimes I wonder
what happened. This vision of community and music
didn't live for the long run. Maybe I am so soured
because I live in such a politically conservative
state, but Boomers seem to vote for the status quo
and their own fiscal well-being. Have we lost that
concern for others? How did we turn out to be a
generation that has locked up more people, 2 million
now, than any other country? I read that we have 25%
of the world's prison population and only 5% of the
world's population. Why have we chosen to spend our
tax dollars on such a wasteful and cruel policies? I
listen to John Lennon's Imagine, which was playing
when my oldest daughter was born, and ask where did
that world view go?
-Anna Durbin (69)
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>>From: Phil Jones (69)
To Greg Alley (73)
I remember Ray Juricich (****?) being the Bomber
announcer in 68 and 69. My mom used to laugh that Ray
would occasionally belch in the booth that too made
it's way over the PA.
-Phil Jones (69)
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>>From: Peggy Adair (72)
To Janie O'Neal (65)
Janie,
I do remember you; I was a good friend of your
younger sister, Kathy. In fact, we were probably best
friends up until the time the family moved to
Indiana. We used to stay in touch, but have not done
so well keeping in touch the last several years. How
is she doing? If she has an e-mail address, I'd love
to contact her. Weren't you a cheerleader when you
went to CBC? For some reason, I recall going to a CBC
Hawks football game with Kathy and your dad. I
remember your folks as being really neat parents. In
fact, I'll never forget Kathy had a party in the
basement of your "B" House and your folks kind of
catered to us sixth graders. We played records and
danced the night away. The majority of the girls wore
dresses and go-go boots. What a flashback! My memory
tells me we danced the jerk or some hideous thing we
did in the sixties.
How is the family doing? Let me know.
-Peggy Adair (72)
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>>From: Anita Fravala Griffin (73)
RE: Mrs. Lund
If this Mrs. Lund is the same teacher who taught
at Lewis & Clark (I had her in 2nd grade), does
anyone remember getting masking tape put across your
mouth if you didn't stop talking? I remember one day
in particular, Bonnie Ihler and I would not shut up
and Mrs. Lund taped both our mouths, along with
several other kids in class.
I also remember her using the ruler to spank our
hands if we misbehaved!
Oh the good old days!!!!!!!!!!
-Anita Fravala Griffin (73)
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>>From: Terry Hutson Semmern (74)
Thank you to everyone who had condolences and
prayers for Steve Semmern (74). I'm sure Steve's
folks and daughters appreciate all the support that
can be given.
As for an update, Steve went in for surgery this
morning [4/13/00] at 6:30 am to repair his rib cage
that had been broken which was damaging his lung.
As for his condition, I think everyone is just
waiting to hear.
[4/14/00 5pm UPDATE]
Regarding Steve Semmern - Just spoke with Rocky
Semmern (Steve's brother) a couple of hours ago and
was told that after yesterday's surgery for the
repair of the rib cage, Steve is in critical
condition with a back brace and is still on the
ventilator. His back is still broken in 2 places but
the spinal cord is fine. It's just a matter of
waiting now and repairing of the back.
-Terry Hutson Semmern (74)
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>>From: Dave Trent (75)
To Joni Lee Rabena (65):
RE: Calgary Bombers...
Can't say I know any Bombers living in Calgary,
but this Bomber just transferred to Bantrel (World
Headquarters in Calgary). I was there last month for
about a week getting to know my new company. What a
beautiful city. My place of residence (right now
anyway) is Philadelphia PA. Worlds away from Calgary
(and Richland needless to say). Would love to go to
Calgary for a Summer one week!
Good luck, and I hope you don't play golf. The
season is much too short!
-Dave Trent (75)
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>>From: Ellen Barns (Bomber Mom)
RE: Woodstock
I just want to join others to thank Jeff Curtis
(69) for such a great job of putting Woodstock in
perspective for all of us and especially for the son
who is writing a paper on it. I know it was crazy for
you "kids" but lots of good music was going on at the
time... granted I probably did not hear (or
understand) all the words but that's okay.
Ellen Barnes (Bomber Mom)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Roger Myers (55), Jim House (63),
Gary Behymer (64), Maren Smyth (64),
Janie O'Neal (65), Joni Lee (65),
Andy Ward (68), Ellen Hansen (68)
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>>From: Roger L. Myers (55)
Read Fred Suckow's (55) note about the class of 55
not sending in any messages, so I thought I had
better respond. Brad Kuiper (cousin Brad) alerted me
to this great service and I have enjoyed immensely
reading the various comments. I have enjoyed reading
about the favorite teachers (Fred Bruhn's real first
name was Soren), remembered the fantastic times we
had at Hi-Spot and reading with sadness of our
classmates that have passed away. I remember Fred
Suckow's 1933 "straight-8" Pontiac. One highlight
that I remember was our "jackrabbit hunting" trips.
Fred would drive and Bill Leach and myself would ride
on the fenders out in the desert trying to shoot at
jackrabbits with 22's. Not too smart but it was fun.
I do agree with Fred - we need to correspond more.
Thanks for the reminder.
HAVE FUN!
-Roger L. Myers (55)
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>>From: Jim House (63)
To Anna Durbin (69)
Somehow you went from Woodstock to a comment on
our judicial system. We now have 2 million and three
people in prison. A fourth will be sentenced this
week in Houston. If you and I try to solve societies
ills here, we will no doubt be sent to the Sandbox,
and I don't want to go there. Nonetheless you may
want to watch "48 Hours" on CBS this Thursday for
some answers to your questions.
Three high school girls from my neighborhood were
just sentenced to seven years in prison for 5 armed
robberies featuring guns in the face of the victims
while spewing obscenities. The proceeds from their
first stick up went for body piercing and tattoos.
The 16-year-old gang leader even had the nerve to
request a change of venue hoping that the citizens of
Dallas would be more lenient on an affluent, white,
teenage girl. Perhaps hoping that they would only ban
her from the prom this year.
It will be interesting to see what spin CBS puts
on the story. Maybe they will compare these girls to
another teenager of a different race and gender from
the inner city that got 39 years yesterday for a
similar crime. Perhaps they will blame the parents.
Were their parents Bombers? Certainly not!
Were their parents influenced by Woodstock?
Maybe, but I don't know, I spent that year in Asia.
By the way, I plan to suggest CBS spend 48 hours
in Richland this June for a more uplifting story, but
that probably won't sell. So far, less than 300
Bombers have bought that story, will you?
Jim House (63)
Disappointed in Kingwood, TX, but Bomber Proud
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
Want to consider the week of April 16 to April 22nd
'missing persons' week'?
Leaders of the 'class reunions' can send in a
listing of all of the missing members. Perhaps each
reader of the 'alumni sandstorm' could take a few
extra minutes to look thru the names to see if they
recognize an individual and/or an unusual family
name(;-)
Send in your missing person and we'll try to send
you any additional information that we might be able
to supply... i.e. brothers' names, Mom and Dad names
etc., to help you/us find one more Richland Bomber.
-Gary Behymer (64)
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>>From: Maren Smyth (64)
ATTENTION: CARMICHAEL "kids"
Suzanne Linberg (71) took 5 recent pictures of our
old jr. high school. I just got the pictures on the
website and you can find links to the 5 pictures on
the ALL Junior High School Pictures page at:
http://richlandbombers.com/allbombers/0jhpicsCar.html
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth (64)
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>>From: Janie O'Neal Janssen (65)
To Peggy Adair (72)
Oh my gosh!! I can't believe it's you. Kathy is
going to be so excited to get in touch with you. She
lives in Longview, her e-mail address is
[deleted for privacy], it's her business so don't
expect to hear from her until Mon. I'll let her tell
you all about her two wonderful boys and one gorgeous
girl. I'm a little partial. Yes, I was a cheerleader
at C.B.C. fall of '65 to spring 67. It was a great
time. It's funny you would bring up that party in the
basement, we talk about it every once in a while.
Kathy ran into Jimmy Solburg and we went to see him
play in his band. I can't remember the name of it but
they play all over the world, he's really pretty
good. I don't know if you remember or not but I was
at that party briefly and there were boys on one side
of the room and girls on the other. I asked Jim why
no one was dancing and he said he didn't know how. So
we proceeded to give him a crash course in dancing.
He caught on really fast. And when I left you guys
were in full party mode. I also remember a nice kid
you two used to swoon over named Mike Burgimy (sp?) I
heard he was killed in a car accident, I think Jim
was with him. What a waste! He was someone special.
Well, I can't wait to tell Mom and Dad I've heard
from you. Let me know more about you, your family
etc. so I can fill them in.
To Gail Cyphers (62)
Small world!! Marsha Lemon was in my class. If I
remember correctly her father was a dentist or doctor.
But she was in several of my classes. I saw her and
her husband at the last class reunion in Prosser. She
still has that beautiful thick red hair. And she
seems very happy but you probably already know that.
Say Hi to her for me.
-Janie O'Neal Janssen (65)
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>>From: Joni Lee Rabena (65)
To Dave Trent (75)
Dave,
If you're ever in Calgary for more than a day, e-
mail me and we can show you around.
RE: golf:
No I don't play, but I know lots of people who do.
Calgarians have devised a way to play that combines
18 holes into 9 so they play just as much golf as
people anywhere! Calgary is also home to the largest
underground golf course in the world; and for
miniature golf, we play around the oil patch
stations, so besides all of those oil patch guys,
moose, deer, etc., we also are dodging bombs, etc.
Calgary is beautiful!
We now have gotten through the April snowstorm
with just 20 cm of snow, but by Wednesday it's
suppose to be 16 degrees (@ 65F) so most will be gone
and our lawns will be green without having to water.
Zips Forever!
-Joni Lee Rabena (65)
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>>From: Ellen Hansen Lua (68)
RE: memories
Well, it definitely has been great reading all of
the memories. I recently fractured my foot so have
been sitting here reading & remembering. It is really
a great site!!
Some of the things I'd like to mention go back to
some other comments.
The wind . . yes, it has to be about the worst
there is. How about the wraparound skirts we wore? If
it was windy you could tell how windy by the number
of safety pins it took you to get to school without
coming unwrapped!
I think one of guys from '68 who went into law
enforcement was Nick Koontz. Am I right?
Teachers - yes, we had some that really stood out
in our minds. How about having Mrs. Anderson for 4th
grade at Marcus Whitman & then her daughter-in-law
for PE at RHS?
Or Mrs. Dykes for Spanish and she had such a deep
southern accent you could cut it with a knife. How
did we learn Spanish from her? I also remember her
stiletto heels clicking down the hall. Good ole Mr.
Greenough for government - looked like Alfred
Hitchcock didn't he?
Mr. Britenfeldt at Marcus Whitman was the first
male teacher I had - 6th grade if I remember. How
about passing poor John Seaton all over the bleachers
at the games? Guess that got too crazy & they have
toned it down to the wave?
Carmichael - oh gosh - the frightful Mr. Klucas -
reminded me of Silas Marner. Who was the kid they put
in his locker outside Mr. Klucas' room? B___ Wilcox?
My mother (still in Richland) sent me a Richland
School District Newsletter recently that was quite
interesting. The Hanford cheerleaders being national
champions!! AND with a gpa of 3.5!! That really
impresses someone here in California where the
schools & education have gone to the pits.
Well, Lynn, remember I was going to be
veterinarian? Have been doing cable TV for 25 years.
In fact, just last month we did the 9th annual
Schools Plus Telethon (10 hrs. live - 5 hrs. / 2
nights) of live broadcasting to raise money for the
enrichment programs (sports, music & the arts) that
have been cut so bad. We raised over $112,000 to
divide up amongst the schools. It is very exciting
and alot of fun to do a big live event like that for
such a good cause. Besides the telethon going on we
have live & taped portions of the kids performing or
showing sports clips.
How about the Pep Club - we had fun didn't we? I
still can't hear "Wendy" by The Association without
wanting to flip cards or do a hand routine. Have
heard from several people via the website & love it.
Guess that is it for now Oh, Maren, yes, the check
is in the mail - keep up the good work. I think we
all know how much is involved and really appreciate
all the hard work.
-Ellen Hansen Lua (68)
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>>From: Andy Ward Stewart (68)
I don't know when I've enjoyed reading anything as
much as I have these memories on cyberspace. I
certainly want to be signed up. My name is Andy Ward
Stewart and I lived at 1103 Cottonwood from 1952-
1969. I graduated in 1968 from Col-High. I went to
Spalding Elementary and Carmichael Jr. High. What fun
memories we all have. What a neat place to grow up. I
love getting E-mail.
-Andy Ward Stewart (68)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/17/00
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10.5 Bombers sent stuff:
Fred Suckow (55), Mary Lee Lester (58),
Marilyn Baird (60), Mike Lewis (60),
Irene de la Bretonne (61), Big Frank (62-63-64?),
Shirley Collings (66), Ric McAllister (69),
Steve Piippo (70), Jim Ellingsworth (74),
Tanya DeMeyer (90)
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>>From: Fred Suckow (55)
To Roger Myers (55)
Roger,
Good to hear from you.
I remember a number of dumb things with the '33
Pontiac including almost hitting you one time.
Glad you are surviving in spite of our teens. I
hear from Bill Leach (55) once in a while.
I just got an email from Chuck Holtz (55) chastising
me for not paying closer attention to all of the
55ers who have written. Although, there is always
space for more.
-Fred Suckow (55)
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>>From: Mary Lee Lester Yarborough (58)
To fans of Mary Lester Thompson (L&C Teacher):
My mother [Mary Lester Thompson] was involved in
an accident while going through the intersection of
Lee and Stevens Friday afternoon. It was not her
fault (she would want you to know that). She has a
broken pelvis and several bumps and bruises. Her eyes
are blacking up nicely. She will be home Monday at
the latest. Her car was totaled, but the '98 Jeep
Cherokee which ran the stop light and crashed in to
her had minimal damage. She has had numerous visitors
during her stay and is in excellent spirits (she
keeps the nurses jumping -- of course!)
-Mary Lester Yarborough (58) [daughter]
-Lee Ann Yarborough Snyder (89) [granddaughter]
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>>From: Marilyn "Cookie" Baird (60)
Re: Jim House and CBS 48 hours
It may not take that long but would love to see
some kind of National Coverage on our R2K total
reunion. Is there anything we can do as Bombers to
get the attention of the Networks to show how much
pride we have in our School and Town being formed as
our lives were being formed?
How about some of our Seattle school mates
attacking that area first?
Best to You All.....
-Marilyn "Cookie" Baird (60)
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>>From: Mike Lewis (60)
Bombers,
There's another way Bombers are unusual stuff. In
literature class, lit, we were introduced to Samuel
Pepys' Diary. Later, in less sophisticated turf, it
slowly dawned on me that Pepys' Diary is very hush-
hush. Richland was always very blasé about security,
but most of the nation has not the foggiest idea what
is going on and is positively stressed about it.
Americans take it with humor - there are worse
situations, but it explained why X-Files is such a
popular program.
-Mike Lewis (60)
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>>From: Irene de la Bretonne Hays (61)
Elegant statement, Jim House; truly elegant.
And also very skillful. Each time I've tried to
say something similar of substance, I've immediately
been booted to the Sandbox!! Hooray for the fine
teachers in Bomberland who must have helped prepare
you for this task!! Surely Nadine Brown, Julia Davis,
Bill Allen, Ora Cottrell, and even Irene Hays would
be proud of you!!!
-Irene de la Bretonne Hays (61)
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>>From: Big Frank - "62 -3 -4" who knows
RE: 2000 Reunion
Bombers!
There are quite a few of your fellow Bombers
dedicating more time than they would care to admit to
insure a successful "R2K". It is time for the
Registration committee to know you will be there - it
is time for merchandise committee to know how many
bomber hats to order. Dare I say it's time for y'all
to get off your computer chairs send those
registration forms.
Just a quick check of the Attendees list on R2K
Home page will tell you how far we need be by two
days ago.
Me - an Jim will be there
-Big Frank - "62 -3 -4" who knows
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins (66)
The class of 1966 will take advantage of Gary
Behymer's idea which declares the week of April 16 to
April 22nd 'missing persons' week.' Can anyone help
us locate these classmates?
CLASS OF 1966 "MISSING"
Barker, David L.
Bateman, Sharon Lee
Betsch, Larry Gene
Birge, Elva Pauline
Blackburn, Ron K.
Bloodworth, Joanne
Carter Jurado, Margaret Ruth
Coleman, Lonnie Thomas
Cone, Sandra Jane
Conner, John James
Couch, Jr., James Joiner
Crownover, Kurt Matt
DeHart, Allen Wayne
Dilley, Dyan Dee
Ellerthorpe Countyman, Jean Ann
Farnsworth, David Glenn
Farnworth, Donna Lee
Forte, Stephen Roy
Foster Enders, Bonnie Faye
Fuller, John M.
Gaines, Tom
Gilchrist, Jack Lee
Harrison Jones, Gayle Marie
Henneman, Diana
Howard, Charlotte
Howard, Roger T.
Huxol Mink, Marvee Ann
Isaacs, Edith M.
Jones Starr, Colleen Mattice
Kendrick LeMaster, Jody Alice
Larsson, Elizabeth
Lawrence, Thomas Douglas
Martin, Michael Anthony
Massey, Linda
McDermott, Darren
McDowell, II, Ernest Lloyd "Hank"
McKnight, Jon Wray
Miller Mason, Wanda Carol
Morris Stedman, Joan Marie
Morris Wick, Virginia Mason
Olson, Kenneth Lyle
Oman, Christine Marie
Pearson, Jr., David Theodore
Peterson, Sabra Ann
Potter, Paul Milton
Rendon Lira, Evelyn Regina
Reynolds, Mary Christine
Rogers Sparling, Caroline Sue
Russell Clark, Marian June
Saltoft, Lene-F.E.S. from Denmark
Schmidt, Cheryl Ann
Shaffer, Larry Martin
Shields, Geraldine Mae
Shoaf, Cole Gene
Storms, Donald Earl
Toth, Alexander Francis-F.E.S. from Argentina
Turner, Jr., Thomas Fred
Whittle, Michael Ray
Willis Henneman, Diana Jean
Zimmer, John Joseph
Thanks a lot,
-Shirley Collings Haskins (66)
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>>From: Ric McAllister (69)
Maren:
I took some pictures of TastyFreeze, Zips, Spudnut
shop, old Columbia Lanes bowling alley which is now a
casino, the old FingerNail etc. If you need to use
any of these pictures, help yourself. Also, I'll send
my $15.00 in right away.. thanks for doing such a great job!
http://www.angelfire.com/me/mcalch/high69.html
I was amazed that Anita Griffin wrote about Mrs.
Lund putting tape on her mouth while attending Lewis
and Clark. I was thinking about writing in about
receiving that very same treatment, although I had
forgotten about the ruler. That tape was a great
teaching tool and also hurt like heck when she yanked
it off. Funny how you never forget stuff like that!
My favorite teacher at Spading was Mrs. Jones in
4th grade. She took the time to teach me to write,
keeping me after school almost every day. I think of
her often.
I read with great admiration the story Jeff Curtis
(69) wrote. Is this the Jeff that works out at
Hanford? Just wondered.
-Ric McAllister (69)
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>>From: Steve Piippo (70)
To Jim House (63)
I took the time to watch a movie with Al Pacino
titled: The Insider. You might enjoy the movie.
Richland Bombers still seems to be alot of what you
remember in large part because of outstanding parent
support, terrific kids, unique tradition you helped
establish, unique history, and a whole bunch of old
Bombers working as police officers, lawyers, judges,
teachers, tire salesman, insurance salesman, nurses,
doctors, little league coaches, custodians, grocery
clerks, scientists, engineers, technicians, cooks,
coaches, security guards, and more. Here in RHS I
know my kids are are being under the care of people I
know and grew up with. Don't get any better than
that.
-Steve Piippo (70)
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>>From: Jim Ellingsworth (74)
RE: Steve Semmern
To Terry and the rest of the Semmern family:
My heart and my prayers go out to all of you and
especially to Steve. I have known Steve since jr.
High. We wrestled on the Richland High wrestling
team. He is a very strong individual and I know in my
heart that he will pull through this and be the same
old Steve we all love.
Please don't hesitate to let me know if there is
anything I can do. Steve is a very good friend of
mine and I will do anything for my friends.
Again my heart and my prayers go out to all of you.
-Jim Ellingsworth (74)
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>>From: Chad Walter (90 Bomber webmaster)
RE: Missing bombers--Class of 1990
In response to "missing persons week" which Gary
Beheymer (64) suggested we send in names of missing
classmates -- here is the list for the class of 1990
Please email Tanya DeMyer if anyone knows where
these people can be found.
Class of 1990 — Missing Persons:
Lorena Acquavella -- Sa'Matra L Anderson
John L Baird-Boyd -- Angela A Baker -- Ryan P Baker
Catherine J Beattie -- Crista L Belt -- Squire D Bennett
Jason M Bergman -- Jim L Boggs -- Renee S Borowski
Amy C Bozicevich -- Tracey M Brouillette -- Clint R Buchanan
Amy L Cadd -- Tammy L Caprai -- Lori A Campbell Bridges
Helen E Carrington -- Rick M Castillo -- Jason R Channel
Susanne J Christensen -- Robert E Claphan
Dawn S Clark -- Patrick L Cooper
Brian R Cowley -- Darrin A Cox -- Heather L Crook
Aaron D Darwin -- Doug R Davies -- Derek Donley
Sherrie A Duncan -- Sabrina E Easterwood
Brett Eastmond -- Nick B Ellingsworth
Jonathan P Faber -- Candy L Fall -- Alicia M Finley
Tanya A Fisher -- Charmagne L Flynn
Cynthia R Fowler -- Nerissa A Freeman -- Rob H Gale
David J Gentry -- Guilherme R Goncalves
Stephanie R Hager -- Alan D Hahn -- Amy J Hall
Tawni R Hall -- Katharine E Hammond -- Tina Harding
Jeanna M Hester -- Heidi M Hill -- Christopher J Hoag
Patrick J Holden -- Melanie G Horn -- Jamey D Ingersoll
Hiroshi Iwamoto -- Jennifer L Janetski -- Brenda S Jessop
Vickie A Johnson -- Mike Kasch -- Sharon A Kempf
Jason R Killmer -- Rebecca M Kozlik -- Jon Law
Campbell H Lee -- Melanie Lehner -- Judy T Lewis
Glenn Limketkai -- Derek R Linklater
Blaine K Longwell -- Aaron N Lucoff
Jason A Maguffee -- Wendy Manthei -- Rob C Martin
James I May -- Kelly Medema Bartol -- Debra Melton
Geneil Mickelson -- Vicki Morales -- Stacey K Miles
Phil L Nelson -- Shannon L Nichols -- Paul J Norman
Greg Noyce -- Kristen E Olson -- Jeffrey D Panko
Lezlee M Partridge -- David R Peters -- Jason A Pettit
Matthew J Pickett -- Catherine J Pines -- Dylan P Place
Jeffrey D Potter -- Kelly S Potter -- Andrea M Pratt
Nathan E Pride -- Kevin L Raabe
Julie M Richterich -- Shawna M Rippy
Tony F Rodriquez -- Stephanie L Rummel -- Jean Sant
Christopher A Schmidt -- Rebecca R Scott
Jennifer K Shaw -- David Simpson -- Kerrin D Spencer
Tami L Strickler -- Amber L Sullivan
Bruce D Surplus -- Glen L Tan -- Michelle L Taylor
Chris R Terry -- Dixie D Tidwell -- Cynthia M Todd
Elizabeth A Turner -- Garrett C Venters
Tatiana T Villa -- Jamie N Walker -- Kevan R Welsch
Diana L White -- David B Whitney -- Chad A Womack
Celeste K Wood -- Michelle L Worgull -- Carol Wright
John D Young -- Shane Young
Bruno P Zalubil -- Altagracia L Zepeda
-Bomber Webmaster (90)
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11 Bombers and 2 funeral notices today.
Doreen Hallenbeck (51), Marilyn Richey (53),
Burt Pierard (59), Larry Houck (59),
Verla Farrens (61), Billy Didway (66),
Gerald Stein (66), Daniel Laybourn (70),
Anita Fravala (73), Jim Rice (75),
Gene Trosper (85WB),
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>>From: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51)
RE: '51 Missing Bombers
With the big "50" reunion coming in 2001 for the
Class of 1951, we'd truly like to find mailing
addresses for the missing Bombers listed below:
Anderson, Norma
Bash, Margie
Blum, Joan
Burruss, Ray
Canfield, Connie
Crapeau, Jo
Durco, Betty
Finch, Anna
Fullenweider, Shirley
Galbraith, Marcia
Gibson, Josephine
Gilson, Jim
Grant, Allan
Grebe, Betty
Guest, Robert
Hauff, Richard
Hemmings, Freda
Hogan, James
Huff, Henston
Hunt, Virginia
Hunter, Jiwan
Janssen, Welthea
Jochen, John "Buz"
Johnson, Marvin
Jones, Virginia
Kehres, Bob
King, Lewis
Knapp, Kathleen
Lee, LuAnn
Lemon, Doris
McAbee, Jerry
McBee, Carl
Mewley, Mary Ruth
Miller, Donna
Musser, John
Nelson, Barbara
Olson, Lila Mae
Overson, Donna
Rector, Jacquelyn
Riggs, James
Rogers, Evelyn
Rogers, Kenny
Saunders, Nasa
Smith, Chuck
Solomon, Patricia
Stone, Sally
Strom, Diane
Struck, Henry
Figuracion, Althea
Tracy, Bill
Wakeford, James
Williams, Mae
Yost, Don
Appreciate any help we can get
-Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51)
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>>From: Marilyn (Richey (53)
RE: Steve Semmern (74)
I was very sad to hear about Steve's accident
recently. My two brothers and I have known the
Semmern family since before Steven was born. My
family will be praying for his recovery. To Don and
Marie Semmern and their family our prayers go with
you.
Maren,
Your check is in the mail. What you have started
has been one of the great things about growing up in
Richland. You can grow up and move away but the roots
you developed here has carried over for most of us
throughout our lives. Being able to communicate with
fellow students from when you were in school is a
special gift. It's even nice to see about persons you
knew and how their kids turned out. Keep up the good
work.
It could only happen in Bomber land.
-Marilyn Richey (53)
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>>From: Burt Pierard (59)
To all R2Kers:
Help!!! The R2K Committee needs to know how many
people will be at the Chili Feed on Friday, June 23.
At our meeting Monday, April 24, we have to commit to
a food order through Richland School District for all
the chili fixin's by the number of people expected.
We have had 400+ registrations so far but my personal
guess is between 1000 and 2000 (towards the high end
by Saturday) but this is perishable food we are
talking about here. What a bummer if we have to turn
people away because we didn't order enough!
Also, advance orders are critical for the
sweatshirts, polo shirts & hats since these will have
embroidered R2K Logos (obviously a labor intensive
venture).
Please help out by sending in those R2K
Registrations as soon as possible.
Thanks & Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard (59)
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>>From: Larry Houck (59)
As I read the TCH this morning I came across this
side line that said that Mr. Chris Anderson, the
first principal of Carmichael had died. I know that
he was in a nursing home in Kennewick. Then as I read
through the rest of the paper here was the obit. for
him an another person that seemed to be a grad from
our fair school back in 1947, Galela Lee Myers. It is
sad to loose our good friends and teachers.
I was sorry to hear about Mrs. Lester Thompson I
didn't have her as a teacher but I am sure she would
remember me.
-Larry Houck (59)
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>>From: Verla Farrens Gardner (61)
Congrats to you Irene de la Bretonne class of '61
on your educational achievements. Ph'd, very good. As
one of your classmates I am proud of you. Yes, I
remember you Irene. I am also one of those figures
who faded into the background and few of our
classmates will remember. I am one of those people
who remember voices, names and faces. Yes voices,
serves me well at times in public places.
A universal question to Sandstorm members. How
many times have you reinvented yourself? Maybe the
real question is how many times have you needed to
change directions and guide yourself in another
direction.
Most who have written in seem glad they got to
grow up in Richland. I will register the one negative
vote, I am not proud of being from Richland and avoid
mentioning that I lived there when I can. Sorry for
being the cloud on many people's sunny skies. To me
Richland is a hot barren land that has and was gifted
with lots and lots of Federal tax dollars.
A redeeming feature is that I met my husband Ken
in Richland in 1972 while he was working on the
project. Ken grew up in the McKenzie River area and
we left a year after our marriage for the Willamette
Valley an area we both enjoy very much. My Mother
grew up in the Willamettee Valley - Newberg - and
most summers I spent a few weeks staying with
relatives enjoying the "softer" climate.
Now that I have riled a few thousand people I will
close with a positive statement, Richland did provide
many with an opportunity to raise themselves from
underemployment to a better income and future for
their families.
-Verla Farrens Gardner (61)
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>>From: Billy Didway (66)
RE: Jeff Curtis (69)
Read the truly interesting article on Woodstock.
Jeff hit the reason for Woodstock exactly on the head
--- PARTY.
The only reason to go was to listen to music,
drink cheap wine and do dope. Simple reasons for the
people who went. Those were the same reasons people
went to the mini-Woodstocks held here in the
Northwest where local bands played, the rains came
down but the people stayed high.
-Bill Didway (66)
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>>From: Gerald Stein (66)
RE: Pictures of Tri-Cities/Hanford are being declassified
The other day while looking for some information
on rad waste, I ran into a site that is responsible
for declassifying 50,000 pictures of the Tri-Cities
and Hanford's early days. The web site that has
sample pictures of what is being released is:
http://www.hanford.gov/doe/culres/photos/index.html
It was really interesting to see some of the old
churches and schools when they were first build.
Also, there are pictures of individuals. It would be
neat to see if anyone recognizes anyone in these
pictures. If anyone knows any more about how these
pictures are being released, I would be interested in
knowing.
-Gerald Stein (66)
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>>From: Daniel Laybourn (70)
RE: Missing persons - Class of 70
The class of 1970 will also take advantage of
Gary's "missing persons' week." Can you help us
locate these classmates?
Almond, Mark
Alpin, Angie (Dodson)
Beckman, Kathy (Wood)
Benson, Cheryl (Lamarche)
Benson, Vicki (McMakin)
Bond, Virgil
Bowen Ronald
Bower, Richard
Brown, Michael
Butcher, Dave
Carey, Bill
Carlson, Michael Paul
Carmichael, Paula (Culverhouse)
Cawley, Tom
Chapple, Jennifer (Goldston)
Charles, Gawain
Cook, Mike
Curd, Clifton (Thomas)
Daling, Tom
Dean, Janice (Isdell)
Denton, Trina (Russell)
Devries, Candy
Dewey, Holly (Barbo)
Dreher, Steve
Dullum, Dave
Einan, Steve
Ervin, Pam (Brady)
Farris, Judy (Rick)
Forbes, Ken
Fort, Kathy (Fehrenbacker)
Forte, Kathy
Gates, Norma
George, Linda
Green, Jay
Griffin, William
Hall, Earl
Hall, Ron
Harding, Brian.
Harvey, Bryan
Heaton., Robert
Hennings, Barbara (Blake)
Henry, Peter
Hinch, Sharon (Parker)
Hogan, Tom
Holden, Brad
Hollingshead, Tim
Horton, Laurie (O'Toole)
Hosack, Laura (Coombe)
House, Judith (Atkinson)
Houston, Leslee
Ingawanup, Debbie
Ingram, Ruth (Skube')
Irwin, Cliff
Jensen, Linda (Duthie)
Johnson, Robert
Keck, Naomi
Kirby, Anne
Kitchen, Kay
Knight, Evelyn
Knoeber, Catherine
Korpi, David
Kraus, Vicki (Miller)
Kusler, Keith
Large, Harold
Leavell, Charles
Leitz, Steve
Leonard, David
Loasby, Carol (Wood)
Lorenzen, Judy (Jennings)
Luke, Tim
Lyczewski, Edna (Subbert)
Lynch, Veronica (Wigle)
Mace, Terri (Polk)
Magula, Patrick
Maher, Chris (Conner)
Mattern, Pam (Zanella)
May, Rick
McDonald, Connie (Reidy)
McElroy, Christine
McElroy, Mike
Mettling, Cynthia
Miller, Bob
Minor, Ann
Mitchell, Dennis
Moberg, Claudia (Butler)
Mooney, Wanda Jean
Nelson, Marcia (Peterson)
Nicklason, Bill
Nielsen, Mark
Norwood, Sam
Oathes, Gail
Olsen, Greg
Opgenorth, Mary
Parker, Grant
Peters, Lynn
Privette, Charlotte (Markee)
Quinn, Paul
Ray , Bob
Recker, Linda (Wolfe)
Reninger, Steve
Renner, Ketra (Anderson)
Reynolds, Louis
Richardson, Janis (Rodgers)
Ricks, Donna (Kelly)
Roohh, David
Samora, Emma (Perez)
Schroder, Don
Schultz, Susan (Dolan)
Sedlacek, Frank
Shamilte, Ed
Sheppard, Anne
Sherrard, Ann (Batson)
Smith, Connie (Barnes)
Smith, Lawrence Martin
Somdahl, Shirley
Stanfield, Anita (Sanders)
Stearns, Cheryl (Large)
Stewart, Debbie (Sutter)
Switzer, Janet (Schroeder)
Tangen,Gary
Tatro, Linda
Taylor, Martha
Tisdale, Rick
Traeger, Ruth (Wheeler)
Ulseth, Judy (Wells)
Upton, Laurine (Carey)
Voiland, Joe
Walston, Roy
Wander, Robert
Wheeler, Gail (Rona)
Wheeler, Jodi (Walker)
White, Shawn
Wirfs, Joe
Wood, Nita (Timm)
Wright, Patricia (Hathaway)
Young, Mary
Zielinski, Patty (Riedlinger)
Thanks,
-Daniel Laybourn (70)
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>>From: Anita Fravala Griffin (73)
A few more fond memories of going to school in
Richland: How about the "hacks" the boys used to get
at Jason Lee Elementary School. I was in 5th grade in
Mr. Hall's class and the boys had to go out into the
hall and bend over at the waist and grab their
ankles. I was sure glad to be a girl!
And I can't remember the biology teacher's name at
Carmichael Junior High, but one day after having to
tell me several times to quit talking (no, Mrs.
Lund's tape across my mouth didn't teach me any
lessons about talking in class!), he finally told me
I had diarrhea of the mouth. Now if that wasn't an
eye opener! Needless to say, I was highly insulted!!!
-Anita Fravala Griffin (73)
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>>From: Jim Rice (75)
RE: Woodstock
The reflections on Woodstock by Jeff Curtis (69)
et al made me pull out the album (yes, I still have a
turntable) and play it for my kids. (I had to censor
the "Fish" cheer, although my guess is that my 14-
year-old has heard it before.) Greg Alley (73) is
right: It is good music.
Last week I went and saw Crosby, Stills, Nash, &
Young at the MCI Center here in DC. They all looked a
little grayer (and larger) -- don't we all? --but
they still made great music, 3 and a half hours
worth. There's even a Bomber connection; "Teach Your
Children" was the Senior Class Song in 1974.
-Jim Rice (75)
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>>From: Gene Trosper (85)
RE: Carmichael pix
Thanks to Maren Smyth (64) & Suzanne Linberg (71)
for the new Carmichael pictures. Having been mostly
out of the loop since leaving the Tri-Cities 12 years
ago, I expected to see some pictures of a familiar
place in time.
Boy, was I shocked! My old junior high is no
longer what I remember it to be. Kind of a bummer for
me, I suppose.
Oh well, nothing lasts forever. At least some of
the old school still exists. Someday, I'd like to
take my daughter there and show her where I went to
school. First, I have to try and find my old
yearbooks (which I haven't seen in almost a decade)
and show her what it "used to be".
Has anything similar happened to RHS? How about
Jason Lee and Lewis & Clark?
--Gene Trosper
(class of 85 if I hadn't transferred junior year, but
still Bomber at heart)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/19/00
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9 Bombers and 1 Bomber Mom today.
Jay Siegel (61), Jean Armstrong (64),
Carolyn Moore (65), Janie O'Neal (65),
Lamont Worden (65), Gordie McMaster (69),
Brad Wear (71), Greg Alley (73), Lisa Lysher (79)
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>>From: Jay Siegel (61)
RE: The weather!
To Verla Farrens Gardner (61):
Yes Verla, it is hot and dry in Richland. But
having experienced the alternatives, its pretty nice.
I've lived in coastal North Carolina and spent many a
day in 90° weather with 99% relative humidity. I've
also spent some time in Alaska with -25° weather and
a wind-chill of -60°. One of the memories that always
made me feel comfortable was to remember sitting in
the shade next to our house enjoying a cooling breeze
in the evening or strolling along the Columbia in the
evening listening to the murmuring of the waters. Yes
it was hot, but all it took to be comfortable was a
spot of shade and a little breeze. The nights were
always cool enough to sleep comfortably.
When I first returned from North Carolina, I
really couldn't put a tangible identification to my
feelings as we turned south on 395. I knew that I was
home; it was hot and dry - early July, but it was
also comfortable. It took many trips traveling from
Kitsap County to eastern Washington to realize what
was really different: you could see for miles: on a
hot summer day, you could watch dust-devils dancing
like enthusiastic ballerinas. If a storm were passing
through, you could watch it as it moved along, and if
it came in your direction, you also received an
aromatic thrill. As the storm approached, there was
the aroma of dust: the airborne particles being
driven to the earth, then the utterly clean fragrance
of the rain itself. On those occasions where there
was lightening, the pungent fragrance of ozone was
added to the mix. After the storm, the sage would
fill the air with its perfume as if to say that that
part of earth where we were at had been cleaned,
bathed, and was ready for us.
As for the other, the Federal moneys spent there,
we all have different views on that. As one of the
many who were there before the city was incorporated
and have had the opportunity to visit many other
cities that didn't have such a strong and substantial
foundation, I feel very fortunate to have grown up in
that environment. My greatest sadness is that it
isn't possible to allow everyone to experience that
special society. On the other hand, I really wouldn't
be able to appreciate how good that we had it if I
hadn't seen the "other side of the fence".
Many of us have found new places to live that we
call home, be we will always have that special place
in our heart that is called Richland. With time, we
tend to cherish those special times, that special
places, those special people. They were brought
together by, and will always exist in our hearts as
"Richland".
-Jay Siegel (61)
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>>From: Jean Armstrong Reynolds (64)
IF my memory serves me correctly,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAREN...
I hope you have a WONDERFUL day...
-Jean Armstrong Reynolds (64)
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>>From: Carolyn Moore (65)
Maren,
My check is in the mail. Thank you so much for
maintaining the websites. As a result of your hard
work, I have had the opportunity to talk with some of
my classmates recently.
The Bomber website is such a wonderful resource
for keeping in touch, sharing fond memories, and a
way to find classmates that we might not otherwise be
in touch with.
My parents were pioneers of Richland and I feel
that all of us that lived there are blessed with a
unique quality as a result of growing up there.
Thank you again.
-Carolyn Moore (65)
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>>From: Janie O'Neal Janssen (65)
Is Linda McKnight (65) still out there? I was
reading some back issues of the Sandstorm and came
across your name. I don't know if you remember me or
not but I remember you. I can't believe you live in
Portland. I lived there for six years then moved to
Newberg. Would love to hear from you. My daughter and
grandson live in Portland.
Hey does anyone remember the Aqua-car? I remember
being at Hat Rock with friends. We were sitting on a
blanket sunbathing when this little red car drives up
and right on into the river. Everyone rushed to the
shore line expecting to see it sink to the bottom, as
the two young boys drive off down the river laughing
their heads off. Everyone was in a state of shock. I
guess that invention didn't catch on because I've
never seen one since. Of course, how many times do
you need to drive from road to water?
See ya later,
-Janie O'Neal Janssen (65)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Lamont Worden (65)
Date: Tue Apr 18 20:27:17 2000
CLASS OF 1965!!
Just wanted to log in and be included among the
collection of middle aged Bombers who were educated
in the pre-computer era but have somehow managed to
figure out how to find this web site. Thanks for all
the wonderful comments. I look forward to seeing many
of you this summer at our big 35th Reunion.
More later,
-Lamont (aka: Wee Willie Worden, Wart, Valachi, Sam
or Barbara, Wild One, River Rat, tent-maker, hey you,
and probably other derogatories I've long since
forgotten)
-Lamont Worden (65)
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>>From: Gordie McMaster, '69 Bomber Webmaster
RE: '69 missing list
I too, will take advantage of Gary's offer to help
locate our missing classmates. This is the current
list for 1969.
Lynn Allison, Beryl Allen Anderson
John Begin, Peter Bird, Kenneth Brightman
Steve Dalos, Kathy Drake Krueger
Patricia Farmer Bundy, Donald Fowler, John Funderburg
Jeff Godwin
Jonathan Hall, Jim Hill, Sharon Hoffman,
Howard Horrocks
Shiela Jackson Martinson, Jackie McAllister Miller
Bob Krahenbuhl
Mike Livingston
John Mason, Christina Muller Bergsma
Sally Nelson, Teresa Newlon, Barbara Newton,
Craig Nichols
Terri O'Connell
Blaine Peterson, Robert Putman
Glenn Rinehard
Darrel Smith, Steve Smith, Susan Smith,
Calrisse Solomon Mahoney
(married to Pat Mahoney '66, I think)
Dawn Thomas, Richard Turner
Randy Wallce, Donalee Wellington Hodge, Danny Worley,
Vickie Workman Hornbook
Your assistance in advance is appreciated
-Gordie McMaster, '69 Webmaster ********************************************
>>From: Brad Wear (71)
To Jim Rice (75):
I knew I liked the class of '74, they picked our
class song. I too have a turn table and about 300
albums and 45's, (yes the little ones) that I play
all the time. I play the De ja Vu album quite a bit
now. CSR&Y have played Dallas several times and you
are right, they are getting grayer and "bigger".
-Brad Wear (71)
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To Peggy Adair (72)
Yes turntables are still used and I am one of its
top backers. This includes Jim Rice (75). I listened
to your brother Jerry's albums as part of my music
education. He had Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and
some Rolling Stones as I recall. I am jealous of your
attendance of the CSNY show as I had missed the one
at the Tacoma Dome. Having seen Neil Young 3 times I
know how good that was and I hope to buy Neil's new
one out in just a week from today. Yes vinyl can
still be played and to kind of quote Pete Townsend of
The Who, "Long live rock, I need it every night".
-Greg Alley (73)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Lisa Lysher McDaniel (79)
Date: Mon Apr 17 23:56:41 2000
Class of '79
Wow!!! 20 years, hard to believe. The web sites
have been great. It's been great reading all the
news. Oh, the fond memories of Col-High. I've made my
home in Oklahoma and won't be there for the reunion
this year, I'll be headed back to Oklahoma the week
before from my vacation in Richland visiting family,
but, I hope everyone has a great time, yeeehaaa! Lisa
-Lisa Lysher McDaniel (79)
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
Maren,
Have a very happy birthday tomorrow. You are
indeed a special lady.
-BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/20/00
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary Triem (47), Anna May Wann (49),
Burt Pierard (59), Larry Mattingly (60),
Micki Spears (61), Ed Wood (62),
Carol Converse (64), Patti Snider (65),
Peg Kestell (67), Cyndy Brooks (68),
Kim Edgar (79), Gauin Moore (82)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery (47)
To Jay Siegel (61)
A very nice tribute to our home area. I have been
in FL for 12 years and your article really hit the
proverbial nail on the head.
Thanks.
-Mary Triem Mowery (47)
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>>From: Anna May "Ann" Wann Thompson (49)
Just thought I would take time to put a few words
in. I know how all of you rave about those spudnuts,
but I'm sorry I did not enjoy them. Instead we have
started going to By's Burgers in Redmond every
Wednesday after golf and those hamburgers are just as
good as they were years ago in Richland. By comes in
every Wednesday while we are there so its kinda neat
seeing him again after last year's reunion.
I do love reading about all of your memories of
Richland. So many of you have such wonderful ways of
putting your thoughts into the written word. Such
talent shouldn't be wasted. Maybe we should clip the
best and make a scrapbook. Something maybe I can start
after I retire.
Saw a few names on your "missing" lists that have
relatives that we have addresses on. Will see what I
can do to help you locate some of them.
Good luck on your reunion this summer - sorry I
can't be there.
-Anna May "Ann" Wann Thompson (49)
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>>From: Burt Pierard (59)
To: ALL R2Kers (follow-up)
First, all of you who have sent in registrations do
not need to send a separate response to the Chili Feed
nose count. We assume all ASB purchasers will be there
for count purposes (although we realize some won't
arrive until Saturday). Once we estimate how many
registrations we will have, we will increase that
number by 10 per cent to allow for "walkup" purchases
at the door. Obviously, the actual registration
submissions is extremely important for a valid
estimate, so please get those in by Monday, April 24.
Second, if you know of an unusual amount of
"walkups," we would appreciate hearing about them.
Carol Wise Roberts (64) has informed us of a mini-
family reunion going on that weekend and that 10
additional people (above her and her husband's
registration) that want to attend the feed. This is
what I mean by an unusual amount. We definitely
appreciate being warned of these type of circumstances
by Monday.
To sum up, I repeat: get those registrations in by
Monday!
Thanks and Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard (59)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly (60)
My thanks to Jay Siegel (61) for his thoughts on
Richland and government money. I would like to point
out that most folks in Richland, especially the "early
birds" didn't ask to be there. There was a war on and
the effort was totally secret, the project vital and
the energy expended by the workers did the job. This
was true even up past the end of the Korean War.
There was a lot of pride in the new City Of
Richland in the late 50's. However I too have been
reminded many times by outsiders of the money spent
after incorporation. At times it was a rude verbal
jab, and it hurt. When we get these pangs of
conscience we need to remind ourselves of the
situation. The endurance of horrible sandstorms
turning the sky black at noon. Nearly 6000 workers
quit in one day, creating the name "termination
winds". The shortage of shade. The lack of any
traditions or roots where we lived. The government
control. The obviously temporary and marginal
condition of much in our lives.
Then they turned us loose and let us have the city
and allowed us to buy our houses. Many of these were
below sub-standard, very little poor insulation,
marginal electrical, coal furnaces, leaky and stubborn
windows, half finished basements, and countless other
problems both large and small. Many of us did not even
have sidewalks and some that did found them so rough
you could barely walk on them much less roll a wagon
or skates. Our streets were bare minimum and would be
long gone if not for the "chip seal" process. We
inherited a rickety outdated phone system held
together with little more then spit and chewing gum
and a lot of hard work on the part of the maintenance
crews, and many of our sewer lines were sub-standard
and not meant to last more then 10 years when
installed more then 20 years before.
This paragraph could go on forever.
But the people of Richland (for all of their
faults), are tough, intelligent, resourceful and
despite varied opinions, able to make decisions. They
were able, with the help of the "government money" and
much of their own to make it a fine place to live. (I
have traveled in over 35 foreign countries and not
seen anyplace that was better in more then 1 or 2
respects). Except for the budget of Hanford, the money
for Richland has turned to a dribble at this point. I
am politically conservative and abhor the waste of
billions on some items, but the "Richland money" was,
I believe, well spent. For my part, personal opinions
aside, I saw very little waste.
Richlanders should hold their heads up and feel
good about the city and what they have accomplished
over the years to make it "our town".
-Larry Mattingly (60)
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>>From: Micki "Miqui" Spears Rose (61)
RE: I'm back!!!
To Gary Behymer (64)
Hi guys!
Well, I have been away for quite awhile...
actually, my father was very ill and passed away. I
spent a month back in Richland, in the same "A" house
my parents lived in since I was 5 (1948). Being there
was very satisfying somehow... it still feels like
home... no matter how long I've been away.
Could you start sending me the Sandstorm again?
How can I get back "issues"?
-Miqui (Micki Spears) Rose (61)
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[Micki - You can find back issues on the Alumni
Sandstorm website. -Maren]
AlumniSandstorm.com
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>>From: Ed Wood (62)
RE: http://richlandbombers.com/allbombers/0gspicsSpaT.html
Thanks, Suzanne [Lindberg-71], for the pictures,
and Maren for putting them up on the web. What I can't
understand is the picture with the truck in front, I
suppose to show perspective. The Spalding I remember
was a grand building, with magnificent steps reaching
across acres to reach the huge front doors, before
entering the wonderfully spacious facility that housed
me during my early years. When I see the picture with
the truck in front, I can't help but wonder how
someone managed to shrink the size of the building
down to what it has become today! Just another
reminder of how distorted the memories of our early
years become when these memories are not refreshed by
periodic visits to the places of our youth.
-Ed Wood (62)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (64)
Just got back from visiting my daughter and her
family in Wenatchee and have finally gotten caught up
on reading all the Sandstorms that I missed while
gone.
To Mary Lester Yarborough (58)
Please tell your mother that I'm thinking of her
and hope her recovery will be a fast one. I had her as
a teacher in 6th grade at Lewis and Clark Elem.
-Carol Converse Maurer (64)
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>>From: Patti Snider Miller (65)
To R2K Bombers,
Please register for the reunion, now - today. I
have to have a number for the chili feed. I sure don't
want to have to turn anyone away. I also noticed that
the class of 1992 (my daughter's class) of the ones
who say they will be coming have not registered. I
know five of you, come on, get that registration in!!
Would love to see you there.
-Patti Snider Miller (65)
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>>From: Peg Kestell Hume (67)
RE: Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall
My brother, Ken Kestell (woulda been '76) just
called me to inform me that the Traveling Vietnam
Memorial Wall is scheduled to be here in Albuquerque,
NM April 28-30. I plan on visiting it while it is here
so that I can make an etching of Mark Black's name, as
he was my back yard neighbor prior to his going to
Vietnam. I had a real crush on Mark when I was in 9th
grade and used to stand in the upstairs bathtub so I
could watch him shoot basketball......... I was
devastated when he was killed.
If there is anybody out there that would like me to
make an etching for them, please send me that person's
name. I'm not sure how any of the names are listed on
the wall. Does anybody out there know? Is is
alphabetical, chronological? Please send your requests
to me prior to Sun. April 30, as that is the day that
I will visit it. I can then mail it to you, or give it
to you at R2K.
-Peg Kestell Hume (67)
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>>From: Cyndy Brooks Cowman, '68 Bomber Webmaster
RE: Missing Class of 1968
Good idea Gary...
Amy, Phil
Anderson, Eric
Arnalte, Angele
Barnes, Pat
Benson, Gary
Bloodworth, Mary
Brady, Eileen Chatfield
Campbell, Lloyd
Chulos, James
Coffman, Earl
Dean, Bill
Denton, James
Filip, Diane
Frey, Anne
Frost, Rosanna Hensen,
Gibson, Mark
Gray, Joyce
Green, Janet N.
Hall, Mike
Handshuh, Mary Jo
Higly, Linda Turner
Hill, Suellen
Hodgson, Sandy Lee
Hoff, Gary
Holden, Cliff
Hopkins, Bonnie Kenny
Hydren, Kitty Bartholomew
Isaacs, Earleen Livezley
Jackson, Michael
Jellama, Leo
Kammenzind, Keith
Kinney, George
Knapp, James Gregory
Knowles, Ada
Lutton, Robert
Manor, Steve
Martens, David
Mobley, Jane Miller,
Morgan, Ken B.
Mumford, Byron
Munson, Patty
Nelson, Bruce
Newton, Roberta Davidson
O'Brian, Jim
Pierce, Bob
Ragland, Tony
Reynolds, Thomas Pat
Sampath, Mohan
Sedlacek, Vicki Manzo,
Schultz, Jan
Smith, Don
Smith, Mike
Smith, Roger
Sparks, Leonard
Taylor, Diana Grifitt
Vanderbeek, Candace
Wilcox, Bryon
Thanks,
-Cyndy Brooks Cowman, '68 Bomber Webmaster
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>>From: Kim Edgar (79)
RE: Aqua Car
To Janie O'Neal Janssen (65)
I remember seeing a couple of them around town over
the years. One was read, and another if I remember was
white & turquoise. I'm surprised that they aren't more
common, I'd suspect the commuters over on the Puget
Sound would get a lot of use out of them. Somehow
though, I don't think they are as fast as the ferries
they travel on to get to Seattle from Bainbridge
Island and Bremerton.
-Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: Gauin Moore (82)
ATTN: All Band members from the early 80's
I was wondering if anyone would still have a copy
of a tape? Mr. Hopkins recorded a concert we did at
Carmichael back in I think 81-82? Anyway it was a fall
concert if I remember right, and Steve Klem had
written a song that we played and also recorded. I
would send anyone a blank tape so it could be copied.
If anyone still has a good copy it.
Thanks all,
-Gauin Moore (82)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/21/00
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9 Bombers, 1 Spudnut Lover and 1 funeral notice today.
Gus Keeney (57), Carol Carson (60),
Helen Cross (62), Jane Walker (62),
Frank Osgard (63WB), Rick Maddy (67),
Michael West Rivers (68WB), Pam Pyle (69),
Kathy Wheat (79), Another Spudnut Lover
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>>From: Gus Keeney (57)
To Larry Mattingly (60),
RE: Richland
I couldn't have said it better myself, Larry!!
To Kim Edgar (79)
RE: Aqua Car
The Aqua Car was not a very "Sea Worthy" Vehicle. It
was very much fun on a smooth lake or river with not
very much chop on the water. It was not very efficient
and was kind of slow. My limited experience with them
was that when ever the chop got over 1 foot high they
would start taking on water. Then with that water in
the boat (car) it would sit lower in the water. Then it
would take on more water faster, etc., etc. I think you
get the picture!!! This means you had to get back to
the ramp in a hurry which because of the boat's slow
speed was even slower. Added weight meant that you
sometimes went swimming!!! Puget Sound, I don't think
so!!! One of my acquaintances in the Portland area had a
Red one and I was on one of the ill fated trips. We got
"Waked" by a large Cruiser. Lucky it sank as we just
got back to the ramp and was easy to retrieve that
time.
-Gus Keeney (57)
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>>From: Carol Carson Renaud (60)
To Larry Mattingly (60)
Larry - thanks for the eloquent response to the
liberal drivel complaining about the government money
in Richland. I totally agree but, it appears this may
be a subject better moved to THE SANDBOX.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in June.
-Carol Carson Renaud (60)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk (62)
Any Bombers or anyone who used to attend Koinonians
group at Central United Protestant Church which was
organized and run so efficiently by Larry and Lorraine
Riggs, we are hoping to have a surprise reunion to
honor them sometime during the reunion weekend of June
23-25. So if you can be there, or can get this to any
non Bombers who attended, please do.
I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who thinks they
can join this group. Larry and Lorraine were and still
are two super human beings who make you feel so
special just by listening to you, and Sue Elliot Homan
and I just got to thinking this is a perfect time to
have a reunion for these two great folks.
Please let me or Sue know if you can join in this,
and any ideas are welcome. Right now we're hoping to
sandwich it in on Saturday evening.
Thanks and looking forward to the reunion. I hope
my check is arriving as I write this. Oh, and Happy
Birthday, Maren!! Still can't get over how surprised I
was to learn that you do this from North Dakota!! The
wonders of the computer.
-Helen Cross Kirk (62) I'm writing this from West
Harrison, Indiana which is near Cincinnati, Ohio.
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>>From: Jane Walker Hill (62)
RE: '62 Missing List
Please have a look at the '62 Missing list and let me
know if you can help us locate our missing classmates.
-Jane Walker Hill (62)
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>>From: Frank Osgard (63WB)
So I get back from this Bowling Tournament in Reno,
and I've got a bunch of e-mails about this letter I
wrote earlier this week. So I look at it and say, "What
the HEY! Them ain't even my efforts!". You know what it
smelled like? Would you believe them baloney sandwiches
that they served with a cheese stick, some cold slaw
and tapioca pudding in our school lunch for 35 cents?
They even served 'em up without them stupid plastic
gloves, that seem like the "thing" to wear in
lunchrooms.
In fact, back when I was in Miss Ruby's 7-9, we were
having discourse on Homer Blackburn's tonsorial efforts
ala "Bill Haley". Since everyone was trying to emulate
the Fabian look (a look, which I might add, the Lost
Cause Class of '62 still thinks is in style), Miss Ruby
(this is about Miss Ruby), said that "Imitation is the
highest form of flattery".
So Someone out there, someone out there reeking of
Lucky Tiger Head Balm, is trying to be "Big Frank", and
there ain't but one of him/me/us. Who/whom do I
suspect?
You'll know him when you see him, getting out of
that '84 Dodge Caravan at "Hot Desert Nights". Wayne
Newton hair, Ban-Lon shirt, cut off polyester shorts,
socks and thongs or brown wing tips with those black
socks they gave us in basic down around his heels. A
Day-Glo green "Sno-King Bingo" fanny pack to hold their
smokes. They'll be sucking on a toothpick, and telling
everyone about the 50 Ford, they should'a kept.
He, and I'm sure it's a he, is part and parcel of
the rabble from the "No hope, no class of '62". Their
parts are all interchangeable like a Sears and Roebuck
red wagon. If you don't believe me, ask Dick Plows
(63). He told me say this. I've got no ax to grind with
Dick, except for the time he told Officer Mumper he was
me, and they called my Dad, and I missed two after-
school sock hops at Carmichael. Just ask him. Really.
Ask him. He's quite passionate about his opinion of
these guys.
I'm off to Felix's Big and Tall. The summer line is
in and I'm gonna be stylin' in June. No socks. After
they sent me home for not wearing a belt, I owe it to
them, whoever "they" are. Now they got girls loadin'
boxes at Costco wearing less than the strippers at the
Rivoli wore, where Redman talked us all into spending
$6.00. It was at state in '63, and I wore an ascot
scarf so I'd look older, but that's another story.
60 some days, and 80 some pounds to go.
Frank
p.s. Are they gonna have a "Gator Contest", my money's on Pitts.
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>>From: Rick Maddy (67)
To Janie O'Neal Janssen (65):
I am curious if you knew Joanne Rogers (Prosser 66)?
She was a cheerleader and homecoming queen of that
year. I ran around with her for about a year and a
half. She took off for the footlights and I took off
for the sky. Actually, San Francisco with Ron Hansen
(67) - 1974. Haight Ashbury was dead and Telegraph Hill
was not happening. I seem to be a day late and a dollar
short for these gigs in life. Anyway, I am curious as
to how Joanne is doing. Roswell, NM last I heard.
To Peg Kestell Hume (67):
The names on the Wall are by date of casualty. For
example: As you probably know, I was involved in a
booby trap incident Marines called a "daisy chain". Army
probably called them the same. There were three traps
that went off; hitting seven of us. I was wounded by
the third trap. It went off between me and Chief
(Dakota Sioux). Hit me from behind and him in front.
The traps wounded four and killed three of us. I went
to the Wall in DC in 1998 and it helped me very much.
It was an especially horrific death for Goodiron and
not until I touched his name did I come back home a
different person. There is something special about that
place. I cannot explain what that is. Has a lot to do
with why I sit on a beach and stare at Molokini, I
think.
On the Wall, the names appear as such, but without rank:
(Pfc.) Ronald Christy Goodiron - Panel 41E - Row 066 [Chief]
(Pfc.) William Harris - Panel 41E - Row 066 [Billy]
(2nd Lt.) John Ruggles III - Panel 41E - Row 072
Not sure how many rows before row 066 or after 072, but
these are the dead from Feb. 28, 1968.
Use this to find what panel/row you are looking for.
There are several, but this is a good page.
http://thewall-usa.com/
-Rick Maddy (67)
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>>From: Michael West Rivers (68WB)
RE: Alumni Sandstorm or THE SANDBOX
Yes, I agree, THE SANDBOX is the place for my
entry. I always had a sand box as a child and and
always had a great time playing in them, with my
"Armys". I "played NICE" (most of the time), and was a
HAPPY little fellow. :o)
However, I PUSHED the "button" BEFORE I thought that
through. As soon as I "pushed" I thought, "Hey, I
wonder if I will be sent to THE SANDBOX?"
If you will forward that part to THE SANDBOX and
insert the above with the last part, then others will
know where to look. :o) I guess I would like to be put
on the mailing list, though I have only looked once. I
have been "accused" of being opinionated and at times
of being, a bit to blunt. And I ask SOOO many
questions. :o)
For those of you who have heard (I don't know from
whom, or perhaps I do...) or just "ASSUMED". My
brother is NOT, an only child!
On that "WB" thing. Now I always figured it stood
for "would'a been", but I've seen a "wanna be" in
there and that makes me feel so "LOW", "CHEAP" and
all-round "COMMON". So, how's 'bout we just think of
it as "WARNER BROTHERS", COOL cartoons....
Now, I'm finished here, except to say, Maren, "the
checks in the mail."
-Michael West Rivers 68 (WARNER BROTHERS)
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[RE: "WB" -- means WHATEVER you "want" it to mean...
woulda been, wanna be or even warner brothers. -Maren]
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>>From: Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
To Peg Kestell Hume (67)
RE: Vietnam Memorial rubbings
Peg,
Your mention of doing rubbings from the traveling
wall has caused me to realize: Here's another way to
remain connected to my little old hometown, in spite of
living and working some 2700 miles east. Should any of
you want rubbings off the permanent Vietnam Memorial,
drop me a note. I now live in Virginia, and I work just
off the Mall in Washington, D.C. I take daily noon time
walks out on the Mall, as my schedule permits; the
Vietnam Memorial is an easy destination. Any of you are
welcome to drop me an e-mail; I'd be
glad to go over, locate your loved one on the Memorial,
and do a rubbing. (I've often wondered how long they'll
continue to allow us to do this; eventually, the
names/images will literally "wear off." Many of the
wonderful rubbing sites at castles and cathedrals in
England have been closed for that purpose for just this
reason.) All I ask is a little advance notice. There
are those afternoons when work gets the better of me
and my wonderful walks. Thanks, Peg, for bringing this
to my attention.
It also occurs to me to offer all of you any
guidance, suggestions, and advice you ask for in
preparation for visits to Washington, D.C. and the
surrounding Metropolitan Area. Charles and I are
seasoned tourists, tour guides; and, as government
employees, I suppose you could also call us "Washington
insiders." Don't hesitate to ask for help with your
travel.
-Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
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>>From: Kathy Wheat Fife (79)
To all of you who responded to our
request for Woodstock info:
Thanks so much!
And, to Jeff Curtis (69):
You do have a gift that many of us do not possess!
Thanks for your effort and your time in responding. My
son was pleased to have your perspective and gained
much insight from your ability to communicate in such a
wonderful manner!
-Kathy Wheat Fife (79)
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>>From: Texican627@aol.com
To:
RE: Spudnuts
HELLO, First I want to thank you for proving to alot
of people around here that I'm not totally crazy. they
thought that doughnuts made from potato flour sounded
good, but who'd make them? Well, I remember a long time
ago, I was living in Texarkana, Texas, a friend (at the
time was living on the Arkansas side) brought me this
very large, very light and so very delicious Treat
called a Spudnut. I now live in New England (where
there is a doughnut shop on every other corner) but
there is nothing that can comes even remotely close that
big ole doughnut. My question is, are your doughnuts of
the same character as those? If so, How can I get in
touch with someone with franchise information? Thank
you for your time.
- Texican627@aol.com
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Funeral Notice scanned from TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins, '66
~ Donald Wayne Keefe, Class of 1961 ~
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/22/00
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8 Bombers and 1 Bomber Mom today.
Dick Epler (52), Sharon Bee (55),
Linda Belliston (63), Rick Valentine (68),
Phil Jones (69), Randi Newby (70),
Gene Trosper (85), Laura Gale (96),
BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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>>From: Dick Epler (52)
To Anna May "Ann" Wann Thompson (49)
I agree with the sentiments you wrote: "So many of
you [Bombers] have such wonderful ways of putting your
thoughts into the written word. Such talent shouldn't
be wasted. Maybe we should clip the best and make a
scrapbook."
Tastes vary, but for myself, I keep everything Jeff
Curtis (69) writes in a special folder on my computer.
I copy and paste the articles into Word where I
reformat them and edit out the minor mistakes. I also
did that with Jay Siegel’s (61) article in yesterday's
(4/19/00) Sandstorm and Larry Mattingly’s (60) in
today's (4/20/00) Sandstorm. I keep the contributions
of many others as well all dealing with growing up in
Richland. Collectively, they express what I've
intuitively known all my life but which is especially
difficult to put into words. So I resurrect them every
once in awhile just to reawaken the old feelings.
Someday, Ill give them to my grandchildren as part of
my memoirs.
I've read most of the published books (4 – 5) unique
to Richland (e.g., Nuclear Culture, et. al.), but none
were able to capture Richland the way Jeff, Jay, Larry
and many others have.
So thanks once again, Maren, Gary, and Richard, for
making this all possible. Which reminds me: would the
person who first suggested that we mail a donation of
$12 to Maren please republish her address every other
week for awhile? All I remember is North Dakota. But
maybe that's enough. They can't have more than one post
office up there, can they?
-Dick Epler (52)
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>>From: Sharon Bee Burks (55)
Just saw a message from Jane Walker Hill (62) and
the address looked like perhaps she lives in Alaska.
Did you once live on the corner of Perkins in Richland?
If so you used to babysit our children and also my
sister-in-law's children.
Also does anyone know the whereabouts of Arlene
Glover Miller (55)? Last I heard she was in Oregon.
Maren my check is in the mail. Keep up the good work.
Thanks.
-Sharon Bee Burks (55)
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>>From: Linda Belliston Boehning (63)
For those of you still needing reservations, The
Shilo Inn in Richland just called me and said they have
5 Single rooms available. Four Rooms with 1 Queen Bed,
and there is 1 Room with 1 King. Several people have
mentioned that the Shilo is booked up. Apparently they
are just asking for reservations without asking for the
R2K Blocked Rooms. Call 509-946-4661, and be sure and
ask for the Sales Dept. and tell them you are with the
R2K Reunion.
Dick Boehning (63) says he still
has 4 openings for GOLF on Friday morning. the 23rd.
We now have over 450 ASB'S sold. But we are still
concerned that there are a lot of you who plan on
coming and haven't sent in your Registrations. Our Food
has to be ordered by the 27th of this month. Our
initial orders for many of the paraphernalia items have
to be in in the next few weeks also. We can still order
many of these items after the initial order, but they
may not be here in time for you to pick them up at the
Reunion. Not only will you have to pay shipping costs,
but it is a lot more work for us Committee Members. And
after the Reunion, we'll be tired and worn out from the
Snake Dance and dancing at the Soc Hop. So help us out,
by getting them sent in ASAP.
For those of you who can't decide whether you're
coming or not, Dick said there's no guarantee there
will be a R3K. And think about the Spudnuts, and Cherry
and Vanilla Cokes, and Cherry 7-UP's we're having
Saturday morning. Can't beat that for a good breakfast.
-Linda Belliston Boehning - R2K Reunion Secretary
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>>From: Rick Valentine (68)
RE: The Wall
To Peg Kestell Hume (67)
Mark Black's name can be found on the wall at, Panel
06E--Line 62 Go to the Wall page on the net at
http://thewall-usa.com/index.html click on 'Main Search
Engine' Then type in Mark Black's name and Richland
Washington into the information block, this will search
Mark's information.... This will work for any name
listed on The Wall...
-Rick Valentine (68)
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>>From: Phil Jones (69)
To Rick Maddy (67):
The description of your personal trials in VietNam
are very touching especially to me who didn't go but
had plenty of friends, like you, who did. The
sacrifices were so great. To thank you for all you gave
to serve your country seems so inadequate. I'm
extremely happy that your visit to the wall may have
provided some peace. Enjoy your view of Molokini.
-Phil Jones (69)
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>>From: Randi Newby Tucker (70)
RE: Who's looking?
I got an e-mail from Linda Brandon (70WB) saying
that someone was trying to find my sister Blanche (71)
and Me. Well, I'm right here in Richland but Blanche is
in southern CA and isn't going to make for the great
time the rest of us are going to have at the big R2K I
am really looking forward to see all the old COL-HI
people again. We who were the Col-Hi set will always be
Col-Hi even if they did change the name. I haven't been
to the gym in years. Are all the trophies still there
that say Col-High?
Well, lots to do, if you are looking for me just
drop me a line or AOL instant messenger: dinomiteRandi.
Want to hear from all of you who might remember me.
-Randi Newby Tucker (70)
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>>From: Gene Trosper (85)
RE: Donald Keefe (61)
I'm so sorry to hear about Donald Keefe's passing. I
used to attend class with his nephew Bob. I met Donald
one time when he was visiting Bob. A real nice fellow.
If anyone knows how to contact Bob Keefe, please let
me know, as I would like to offer my condolences.
-Gene Trosper (85)
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>>From: Laura Gale (96)
RE: Class of 1996
Hey my friends!
This is Laura Gale and I just want all of my fellow
1996 graduating class to know that I am thinking about
all of you and want to hear from you! My time at
Richland High School was some of the best times of my
entire life and soon I will be graduating from Eastern
Washington University. Please let me know how all of
you are doing.
Bless your hearts!
-Laura Gale (96)
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
I missed what Jeff Curtis (69) wrote about
Woodstock. Would someone who kept it e-mail me
a copy, please?
Thanks so much,
-BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/23/00 ~ HAPPY EASTER
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilyn Richey (53), Brad Wear (71),
Kathy Wheat (79), Michelle Barrett (81)
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WHOA!! Last time there were only FOUR Sandstorm entries
was August 15, 1999, while I was in Richland for the
'64 class reunion!! Maybe everyone is dying Easter
Eggs instead of reading e-mail. Maybe I'm just not
getting all my e-mail. If your entry isn't here, I
probably don't have it yet. Keep them coming. -Maren
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>>From: Marilyn Richey (53)
To All former Tri City Brave Fans in the 50's
I saw in the Tri City Herald today that Mrs. Bill
(Ethel) Willets passed away this week. Mrs. Willets was
the lady who played the organ at the ball games from
the very first night at Sanders Field until the
sixties.
She had two daughters who graduated from RHS:
Jeanne (54) and Carolyn (56).
The funeral will be Monday the 24th at 11am if any
of you knew her and would like to attend. Einan's is
handling the services.
-Marilyn Richey (53)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
To Rick Maddy (67):
Rick,
I just got back from the wall as well. You're right.
Until you touch the names of those you know the full
impact is not felt.
To David Rodriguez (69):
I've got something for you if you want it.
-Brad Wear (71)
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>>From: Kathy Wheat Fife (79)
To BJ Davis (Bomber Mom):
I saw your request re: Jeff Curtis' (69) writing,
then, I delete the Sandstorm before saving your
address... I saved Jeff's Woodstock report, in
response to my 15 yr old son's request for information
for report he was doing on the 60's. If no one sent it
to you, please email me and I will send it along with
many of the responses to his piece.
We wish everyone a wonderful Easter!
-Kathy Wheat Fife (79)
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>>From: Michelle Barrett (81)
Gauin,
I have a band tape, but it doesn't have the year on
it and I don't have any idea what year it was made. It
does say Spring Instrumental Concert. It consists of
the Orchestra, Band and Jazz Ensemble, no mention of a
Steve Klem on it. We do play a mean rendition of
Laredo, and of course, the theme from Rocky!! If this
helps you out at all, let me know.
-Michelle Barrett (81)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/24/00
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7 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today.
Ray Gillette (49), Tim Smyth (62),
Peg Sheeran (63), Wendy Newby (67),
Sharon Lucas (68), Anna Durbin (69),
Amanda Turner (89)
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>>From: Ray Gillette (49)
RE: Only four (4) entries to the Sandstorm today....
Well, another maybe (in addition to dying Easter
eggs) is that perhaps a lot of us have been celebrating
the Triduum celebrations (the most Holy three days of
the entire Christian liturgical year).
Hope that statement is not politically incorrect or
offensive to anyone but that is what I have been doing
for the last three days.
Happy Easter to all Bombers
-Ray Gillette (49)
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[Last Easter (4/4/99) there were 13 entries. -Maren]
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>>From: Tim Smyth (62)
It's a small world. My daughter, Kelly, graduated
from Hudson Falls, NY high school in 1990 with a boy
named Colin Anderson. He was a good friend of hers.
Colin recently was married and I just read his wedding
announcement. Colin's father Craig Anderson Sr. lives
in Richland. Anyone out there know him?
-Tim Smyth (62)
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>>From: Peg Sheeran Finch (63)
To Kathy Wheat Fife (79):
Can you e-mail a copy of Jeff's Woodstock piece to
me, also? I also think he's a wonderful writer and
can elicit such emotional response.
Thanks,
-Peg Sheeran Finch (63)
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[AlumniSandstorm.com -- there's a link to
Jeff's writings about midway down the page. -Maren]
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Wendy Newby Johnson (67)
Date: Sat Apr 22 11:43:00 2000
Thanks for sending this page. When my sister Randi (70)
was here she put this site on my computer but my lovely
son deleted it. I can't believe it's been soooooo long
since I graduated. I will write more later. Thanks
-Wendy Newby Johnson (67)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Sharon Lucas Simmelink (68)
Date: Fri Apr 21 22:43:13 2000
Graduate of 1968
Just wanted to thank everyone for keeping the
Bombers alive and a great way to stay in touch with old
(ok, previous) classmates. Would love to hear from
other 1968 grads!
-Sharon Lucas Simmelink (68)
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>>From: Anna Durbin (69)
And Happy Easter to Maren who never rests,
apparently. Yes, we were out there, dyeing eggs, buying
candy and ham. And my 10 year old told me that she had
figured out that I am the Easter Bunny because she saw
I bought candy. Her daddy is the Tooth Fairy and Santa
because his handwriting is on the labels and notes.
Should I tell her that the science of graphology is a
fraud? However, she did enjoy watching Jimmy Stewart in
Harvey last night and learning what a pookah is. Ten is
a cool age.
Love,
-Anna Durbin (69)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Amanda Turner (89)
Date: Mon Apr 24 00:06:37 2000
What a nice way to stay in touch! I certainly
welcome any emails from fellow Bombers!
-Amanda Turner (89)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/25/00
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10 Bombers and 1 Bomber spouse today.
Marlene Maness (57WB), Ann Bishop (60),
Wife of Pete Overdahl (60), Verla Farrens (61),
Helen Cross (62), Steve Sawyer (65),
Lynn Dodson (66), Pam Ehinger (67),
Betti Avant (69), Randi Newby (70),
Terry Hutson (74)
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>>From: Marlene Maness Mulch (57WB)
RE: Tumbleweeds
Hmmm. I had forgotten the smell of Sagebrush after
a rain. Remember how inundated we were with
tumbleweeds! Tumbleweeds everywhere. We piled them up
and made forts. Spray painted them and hung bobbles on
them for Christmas trees. As girl scouts we decorated
them in unique ways. Now that the area is so developed
- do you still have tumbleweeds?
-Marlene Maness (57WB)
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>>From: Ann Bishop Myers (60)
RE: Monthly Lunch for 1960 Grads
This is a reminder that women from the class of
1960 will meet on Monday, May 1 at the Country
Register Restaurant in Kennewick at 11:30 a.m. for our
monthly lunch. Please RSVP to me if you plan to come.
-Ann Bishop Myers (60)
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>>From: Maggie Overdahl, wife of Pete Overdahl (60)
RE: Law Enforcement Career
My husband, Pete Overdahl (60), was another Bomber
to make his career in Law Enforcement. He was
stationed in Frankfurt, Germany in the Air Police from
'63-'66. Upon his separation from the USAF in '66 he
joined the Washington State Patrol and was assigned to
the Kennewick Detachment as a Trooper Cadet in
Communications. He graduated from the WSP Academy in
April '67 with his first assignment being in Walla
Walla, WA. We met, married and after two years he was
transferred back to the Tri-Cities where he remained
as a trooper until his retirement in '91. From '84 to
'87 he was assigned to the Executive Protection Unit
for District III driving Governor Booth Gardner and
other dignitaries. In '85 he was selected as the 1st
Trooper of the Year. In '88 he was one of 11 troopers
statewide to implement a new Safety Education Program.
He spoke in classes K06 and Drivers Education in 8
southeastern counties and contacted over 41,000
students until the time of his retirement. He recalled
nervously returning to RHS and Hanford HS (Mr. Jerry
Neihold) to instruct in the drivers ed classes.
Pete's dad was the Chief of Police when North
Richland was the construction city for the Hanford
Era. He was also a Police Captain in Richland for part
of his 40 years in Law Enforcement. Pete was very
proud of his career, however, was happy to retire and
is living in Richland again.
-Maggie Overdahl, wife of Pete Overdahl (60)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk (62)
To Tim Smyth (62)
Tim,
Do you think that Colin's father was the first
Carmichael principal? I'm sure you remember him if I
do. Sadly, there was just an announcement of his
funeral just this past week I believe.
-Helen Cross Kirk (62)
(your classmate from Spalding to the bitter sweet
end of high school.)
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>>From: Verla Farrens Gardner (61)
It was a shock to read the entry of Don Keefe's
(61) death.
At Westside Church, Don was a visible member of the
youth group. Around 9th grade one of the youth pastors
volunteered to teach song directing to interested
individuals. Don took to the new task like duck to
water. For 3 or 4 years, Don was up front most every
Sunday morning and Sunday evening leading our youth
group in singing. Don was not alone up there, either
Nadine Smith (60) or MaryLou Williams (60) was playing
the piano.
For members of Westside who graduated from RHS in
'60, '61 '62 and maybe '63 Don Keefe was a faithful
steward of his duties.
I chatted briefly with Don at the class of '61's
20th reunion and we each exchanged spouse
introductions. Don said his Mother had died. I believe
Don's Father still lives in Richland in the home where
Don & his brother grew up.
It feels like some of my youth has spun away at the
parting of Don who was "always there" on Sunday
mornings. The pace of life does seem to increase as we
age. I offer my sympathy to Don's family and close
friends. I was sad to hear of Don's early parting from
life.
Good-bye Don, fellow Westsider and RHS graduate.
-Verla Farrens Gardner (61)
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>>From: Steve Sawyer (65)
To Kim Edgar (79) & Janie O'Neal Janssen (65)
RE: Aqua Car
There was a fellow in Seattle, who before the new
floating bridge was built across Lake Washington, used
his Aqua Car to commute (circa 62). It was faster than
fighting traffic across the old bridge and Mercer
Island. He used to be part of the "traffic report" and
was featured on KING or KOMO, I believe.
There was also a car, red, which made more than one
trip between Obstruction Pass (SE Orcas Island) and
Blakley Island, a trip of a mile or so and some 20+
minutes. Currents in the San Juan Islands run to 5
knots, so Aqua Car pilots had to plan carefully around
slack water. Boat traffic was minimal then and it is
protected water (no swell). I don't remember him
having any incidents but my father questioned his
judgment.
-Steve Sawyer (65)
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>>From: Lynn Dodson Stedman (66)
RE: Last Call for Cheering Section
DEADLINE: FRIDAY - APRIL 28, 2000
ATTENTION: This is the last call for "official"
cheerleader, songleader and Pep Club participants for
the R2K All Bomber Cheering section. Please send me
your names, year of graduation and e-mail addresses or
phone numbers so that I can send you the information
for ordering your official designated Polo shirt and
what the plans are for meeting up, etc. for the
reunion. Also, if your spouses would like to sit with
you during the game, please let me know so we can
include them in the section. We need a head count so
send this information to me NO LATER THAN FRIDAY,
APRIL 28TH.
-Lynn Dodson Stedman (66)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (67)
Just wanted to wish EVERY ONE a Very Happy Easter.
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks!
Get those registrations in! Hey Gary Ell have you
mailed yours in?
Happy Easter
Bomber's Rule
-Pam Ehinger (67)
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>>From: Betti Avant (69)
RE: Congratulations
To all '69ers who remember my twin brother, Robert and
or his daughter Sarah (RHS class of 94) I would like
to say congratulations Sarah on the birth of your son
and to Robert - congratulations "Grandpa"!!!!!
-Betti Avant, class of 69 and the proud Great Aunt
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>>From: Randi Newby Tucker (70)
RE: Hey there sis
It was nice to see that my sister Wendy (67)
finally got here after all the trouble i've gone to.
heheheehehehehe! Hey sis, nice to see you. keep coming
back. This is a great place to find old friends and
school mate, even those from grade school. Like always,
time is running short. To much to do with to little of
hours in the day. Hey, give Mom a big hug from me.
Hope to be down soon.
Your sis,
-Randi Newby Tucker (70)
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>>From: Terry Hutson Semmern (74)
RE: Steve Semmern (74)
Hi. Good news. I talked to Steve tonight? He is out
of Intensive Care and in a regular room and can talk
now. I asked him how he was doing and he said he
wasn't doing to good and still in a lot of pain due to
crushing his pelvis. He said he doesn't remember the
accident but is eager to get out of there, but has a
few weeks left. He said he did not remember anybody or
anything about the accident. Prayers do work, thanks
to everyone.
-Terry Hutson Semmern (74)
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That's it for today. Please send more.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/26/00
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11 Bombers and 1 Bomber Dad today.
Richard Roberts (49), Carolyn Eaton (53),
Fred Phillips (60), Gary Webb (64),
Maren Smyth (64), Anna Durbin (69),
Jeff Curtis (69), Randy Newby (70),
Tami Lyons (76), Betsy Theroux (82),
Laura Gale (96), Mr. Dickson (Bomber Dad)
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>>From: Richard Roberts (49)
To: Ray Gillette (49)
You had such a logical explanation for a slow
Sandstorm day on Easter. My excuse was simply that I
was busy looking for Easter eggs. Didn't find many,
but had a great time looking. How are things going
there, Ray? The weather person tells us you are
beginning to feel the pangs of hot times. I haven't
heard from any of the gang for several months. Maybe
they are busy looking for Easter eggs too.
-Richard Roberts (49)
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>>From: Carolyn Eaton Hudson (53)
TO Class of '53
Hi,
Hope somebody is still around that was in the class
of '53. Would love to hear from them as well as
others. We live in Jacksonville, N.C. also known as
the land of hurricanes and floods. My husband and I
are retired - he from Civil Service and me from the
county school system. We are 5 miles from Camp
Lejeune, world's largest Marine Base, and 10 miles
from the Atlantic Ocean. We enjoy doing what we want,
when we want to.
Hope to hear soon,
-Carolyn Eaton Hudson (53)
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>>From: Fred Phillips (60)
To Maggie Overdahl, wife of Pete Overdahl (60)
You were absolutely right when you mentioned that
Pete had a distinguished career in law enforcement,
but you missed one of his most important assignments.
He was a patrol boy in the 4th, 5th and 6th grades.
If my memory serves me correctly, we elected him as
the Captain of the Jason Lee patrol boys for the 53-54
school year. Under Pete's leadership, we were
completely free of corruption and scandal. Obviously,
his early experiences served him well.
-Fred Phillips (60)
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>>From: Gary Webb (64)
RE: Craig Anderson
To Tim Smyth (62)
Tim,
I think I worked for the same Craig Anderson at
J.A. Jones, he was from the East coast and was married
to a pretty lady named Sue (second wife) since
divorced and I believe he had a son and a daughter by
his first wife. Bill Roe (59) would know for sure as
they were good friends. Bonnie Roe, move Bill's wheel
chair closer to the computer so he can read this and
answer.
-Gary Webb (64)
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>>From: Maren Smyth (64)
If you haven't checked out the "Houses That Hanford
Built" website recently, please do so now. I've
recently revamped all the pages and included many
current pictures of each letter house.
http://Hanford.Houses.tripod.com
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth (64)
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>>From: Anna Durbin (69)
Dear Great Aunt Betty and Grandpa Robert:
Hey, congratulations! Don't you feel you are too
young for this foolishness? I was made a great aunt a
few years ago by one of my nieces and I thought sure
that my hair would turn blue automatically. But it
hasn't yet. I must say, it is nice to hold babies and
then give them back to their mommy.
Enjoy.
-Anna Durbin (69) I remember you when...
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>>From: Jeff Curtis (69)
RE: Sufferin' Succotash
Okay - here you go:
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"Mom, I'm done eating, can I go out and play now?"
"No dessert till you finish all your vegetables"
"I don't want dessert Mom, just to go out and play."
"Finish your succotash."
"But Mom.."
"I said finish your succotash."
"But...."
"EAT YOUR SUCCOTASH!"
During the 50s in Richland, the working Dad and
stay-at-home Mom model was the apparent norm. I
remember friends whose Moms worked and how odd that
seemed at the time. Those homes were the ones at which
to hang out after school, however. Moms had a lot of
stuff to accomplish during the day particularly since
the average household was populated with multiple
children. But I'm sure that once Dad was off to work
and the kids were off to school, Moms found time for
some leisure. Well, after the laundry, shopping,
housecleaning etc. was taken care of anyway. Bridge
clubs, soap operas, chatting with the neighbors,
gardening and a host of other activities provided a
form of recreation to the mothers of the 1950s. My
Mom, above all else, preferred entering contests. Not
the "sweepstakes" form of contests which she
disdained. She preferred those that allowed her more
control of the outcome. She was fond of any form of
competition that rewarded the creative endeavor.
Therefore, if the contest format was "Tell us what you
like about Metrical in 25 words or less..." Mom was
all over it. And, to this end, she was fairly
successful. We had a plethora of clock radios, TV tray
sets, lawn furniture and table ware, the fruits of her
victories. She won all three of us boys bicycles at
one time or another. She helped me win a trip to the
Flying Horseshoe dude ranch in Cle Elum when I was
nine. I had my own horse for a week there, but that's
another tale. And the succotash? Yes, I do try to keep
a bit of continuity in these stories. She entered a
jingle contest sponsored by Bird's Eye Frozen Foods
Corp. and won a year's supply of frozen vegetables.
Now, while this initially seemed like a pretty cool
thing to have won, in the "free food" category anyway,
a couple of issues soon surfaced. The first being that
we did not have the storage capabilities for several
hundred pounds of iced vegetables. Mom and Dad rented
a walk-in refrigerator and would have to make a
pilgrimage to stock up on a regular basis. This was
not one of Dad's favorite activities especially when
Mom wanted to go veggie gathering during Friday Night
at the Fights with Rocky Marciano, which WAS one of
Dad's favorite activities. The other problem had to do
with succotash. See, I told you that I'd tie this all
together. When you buy a side of beef you certainly
get a lot of round, sirloin, t-bone and other
desirable cuts of meat, but you also get (mostly get)
a huge pile of ground beef. As it turns out, when you
win a year's supply of frozen vegetables, you get a
lot of peas, carrots, and beans which while they don't
quite stack up with a good porterhouse, are certainly
respectable vegetables. But we also got (mostly got) a
huge pile of succotash. Now I'm not sure why. Maybe
they had a real good year for little lima beans and
corn. Maybe the name dissuaded folks from buying it in
the first place and they had a large backlog needing
disposal. After all, the term "succotash" sounds to me
more like food coming up than going down. For whatever
reason a goodly percentage of our winnings was
comprised of little green lima beans mixed with
kernels of yellow corn. I doubt that I could have
retained a favorable attitude toward this menu item
even if lightly distributed throughout the ensuing
year but it seemed like it was never ending. The
bottomless well of succotash. Long after all other
forms of frozen veggies had played out, there was
still a ton of the now freezer burned stuff. We begged
Mom to buy something else - preferably not frozen. But
the desire to make the most of her winnings and the
fact that even frozen food doesn't last forever,
weighed in against us and in the end we couldn't even
get the dog to eat it. I still won't eat the stuff.
Meanwhile, the Brownie Cookie Company sponsored a
slogan contest and Mom began focusing her (our)
efforts on it. She worked up a catchy jingle (which I
submitted) and she went into the wait-and-see mode
which usually followed her submissions. I, on the
other hand, went about my normal day-to-day activities
which at the time consisted mostly of donning the salt
and peppers and heading off to Christ the King School
for a brutal day of first grade at the nun-run
Theocracy. For some reason, Sister Margaret Catherine
had taken an immediate dislike to me. At least that
was my perception at the time. Looking back it now
seems like she took an immediate dislike to children
in general, which may have been a prerequisite for the
position as posted, I don't know. Anyway, I had
escaped her wrath on this particular day and was
outside during morning recess performing the duties of
outside doorman for the girls bathroom, politely
opening the heavy steel door as necessary for young
women needing relief. This was a kind of "self -
ordained" position and was drawing the evil-eye from
an ever wary Sister MC. I really can't say why I was
occupying myself with this endeavor. Perhaps it was
because the other recess options were not that
appealing either. The upper, asphalt playground was
packed with kids already and the lower playground, was
at the time, composed of dirt, rocks and tack weed.
Whenever the terrain of the Holy Land was discussed in
class, I always thought of the lower playground and
its sheer desolation. And I wasn't far off. At any
rate, there was no activity happening down there that
would justify scraping goat heads off the bottom of my
dusty shoes when recess was over and God help you if
you actually tripped and rolled into the thorns. It
was about then that I noticed my Dad was not only
present on the upper playground but was engaged in
conversation with the Black Plague. I could see them
both looking at me and noticed that my Dad had
obviously seen what I was up to and had a mild look of
concern on his face. He probably had bigger hopes for
my future. He disengaged from Her Horrific-ness and
walked over to me.
"Hi Jeff, whattheheckareyoudoing?"
"Nothin'"
"Good, good." He seemed relieved by my lack of
dedication to the doorman thing.
"What's going on Dad?" I said, sure that the Bad Habit had torpedoed me
or something.
"Well, you remember that cookie contest you and your Mom entered? Well,
you won."
"I did? What!? I mean - what did I win?" I said with
both optimism at the prospect of getting something
cool and a bit of suspicion due to the lingering taste
of the succotash.
"Well," said Dad, "For one thing you're going to be on TV!"
Erp! Something seemed to coil in my tummy.
"You get to be in a cookie eating contest! On TV!"
Errrrp, urrrrgh! This time my stomach seemed to
physically flip over.
And things with my digestive tract went downhill from
there. The show that I was to be on was an afternoon
kids program at KEPR and was called Cowboy Bob's KEPR
Corral or something like that. I really can't remember
the name of the show but you know the drill. It was
the TC's version of Yakima's Uncle Jimmy's Clubhouse
(which was BIG time showbiz). I suppose it competed
with K-K-K-Kenny from K-K-K-Korten's - Here to bring
you comic-c-cal cartoons. Of course K-K-K-Kenny gave
away nose whistles he called "humanitones" which were
cool for about 20 minutes which got us down to
Korten's to get them and that was the idea I'm sure.
But the show I was to be on featured a crude ranch set
with two guys, the Cowboy Bob host guy and his trusty
sidekick, a grizzled, bearded prospector character.
The premise, at least the part of the show that had me
watching, was that when it was time for the cartoons,
Cowboy Bob would call on his partner to serve up the
kids a passel of 'toons and the prospector guy would
take his corn liquor bottle off his shoulder, point it
toward the camera and zoom in. The cartoons would
magically appear from the resulting blackness as if
they were actually contained within the jug. Ahhh,
another Farmer Alfalfa episode. While I pretty much
liked the show, I really had never considered being on
it. Until my Dad showed up at the playground and my
stomach started its gymnastic lesson that is. I
remember heading home from school that day feeling
sick. I remember taking a bath to get ready, feeling
sicker. I remember getting in the car and driving to
the station feeling sicker yet. The set looked
completely different than the picture I had of it in
my six year old imagination. Wires and cameras and
people were everywhere. The familiar part, the ranch
setting was actually quite small. There were about
five or six other kids there as it was a "contest"
after all which indicated the necessity of
"contestants". Errrrp! The grand prize was a 14" black
and white portable television set. Now how wonderful
would that be? My own TV. In my own room. No more
Lawrence Welk. No more Loretta Young Theatre. Just
Superman, Rin Tin Tin, Circus Boy and Ruff and Ready.
Errrrrp, Urrrrrrgh! Gonna have some trouble here
though.
Lights! Cameras! Action! The show hit the air and
Cowboy Bob introduced all of us and explained our
presence. If he didn't introduce me as the "Little
Green Kid over there..." he should have. I was not
doing well at all. We were all situated around a
table, in front of each of us, a paper plate full of
the multiple varieties of the Brownie Cookie Company's
products were piled high. I looked around and it
seemed as though everyone else was having just a grand
time. You know, the "Oh boy, all the cookies I can
eat!" attitude that I fully resented not being able to
share. When we were given the green light to "GO!" I
watched in peptic horror as my comrades began
destroying cookies with the fervor similar to that
generated by a battalion of army ants in a stockyard.
Hands, cookies and crumbs were flying, mouths were
filled to bursting, cheeks bulging, Adam's apples
bobbing. And my biggest concern was no longer any
thought of winning this disgusting display but rather
how to keep from blowing lunch all over the table on
live TV. Well, it WOULD slow them down wouldn't it? In
the end dozens and dozens of cookies were consumed
before the "STOP!" command was given, of which I
managed to get about half way through one, yes just
one cookie. Cowboy Bob managed some attempt at humor
with a comment about the general swine-like carnage
that took place and about the "polite kid with the
manners at the end of the table". So, okay I didn't
get the TV set. I also had to endure a week of razzing
by my friends, all of whom were watching of course.
The kid that won the TV was simply beaming in a
sandwich cookie induced rapture. Now THAT put me right
to the edge of the barf envelope. But no one was to
walk away empty handed. I was going to get SOMETHING
for my miserable efforts. And I did. They wheeled out
these huge boxes to all of us "losers". They each
contained, you guessed it, a year's supply of Brownie
Cookies.
Errrrrp! Sufferin' Succotash!
-Jeff Curtis (69)
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>>From: Randi Newby (70)
RE: Aqua Cars
Do any of you remember that there was a fellow over
in Pasco who owned one of those Aqua Cars. I cannot
remember if it was green or red but do remember him
driving from Richland to Pasco. Pretty neat car and
look at the miles he saved back then. Of course now
with the new bridge from Richland to Pasco there is
not the need for it now. I don't remember much about
them, only seeing it cross the river. If anyone else
can remember let me know.
Thanks
-Randi Newby (70)
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>>From: Tami Lyons Zirians (76)
I was looking through an old copy of National
Geographic (December 1989) and came across an article
about Washington State. Amongst the many pictures, was
this picture... (Can anyone identify the unnamed
"booster"?)
http://richlandbombers.1989.tripod.com/1989NatlGeo.htm
-Tami Lyons Zirians (76)
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>>From: Betsy Theroux Thoman (82)
RE: Tumbleweeds
I remember tumbleweeds rolling around the area. My
first job was at the K-Mart in Kennewick and getting
out late one night I sat in my car watching the
tumbleweeds race in the parking lot. I had not thought
about that in a good long time.
thanks
-Betsy Theroux Thoman (82)
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>>From: Laura Gale (96)
RE: any graduates from 1996?
Hey there friends!
I am wondering if there are any graduates at all
from the 1996 class. I haven't seen any entries from
any so I am wondering if I am the only one. :) Please
respond if you are out there. Bless your Hearts!
-Laura Gale (96)
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>>From: Mr. Dickson (Bomber Dad)
I can add a few words about Pete Overdahl Sr. I was
on the Village Police Department in 1954-55 and Lt.
Overdahl was the "B" shift Company Commander as I
recall. My wife and our soon to be four children had
first moved to Kennewick from Nampa, Idaho then to
Richland in the Spring of 1954 and I was assigned to
traffic patrol in North Richland on Overdahl's shift.
I remember we drove 1953 and 1954 Chevrolet 4 door
sedans and they had a heavy lucite partition between
the drivers area and the back seat. One customer I had
picked up at the Uptown tavern kicked out the
partition while I went back into establishment for the
second half of the disturbance. Anyway, Lt. Overdahl
was known as a policeman's policeman and the kind of
an officer you wanted to have around if the going got
rough. Quite a number of us also moonlighted at second
jobs because we had long changes between graveyard
shift and the start of swing shift. I worked at
Safeway unloading grocery trucks and I believe Lt.
Overdahl worked at the Post Office in North Richland
until it closed down. The work at Richland was unique
in police business because there was virtually no
unemployment in town. You had to have a job to obtain
housing. One of the few towns in the country that had
zero unemployment.
A couple of other names I remember were Harrold
Derricott and Fred Worrell. When No. Richland closed
down I was transferred to the area patrol then into
Radiation Monitoring where I stayed till 1970 and was
caught in all the lay-off and shut downs of the
reactors. Lots of interesting times.
Mr. Dickson (Bomber Dad)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/27/00
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16 Bombers sent stuff:
Ray Gillette (49), Marilyn Richey (53),
Marilyn "Cookie" Baird (60), Carol Converse (64),
Jean Armstrong (64), Linda Reining (64),
Larry Leingang (67), Lynn-Marie Hatcher (68),
Phil Jones (69), Vicki Owens (72),
Greg Alley (73), Judy Foley (73),
Doug Zangar (74), Jackie Shannon (76),
James Becker (83), Mandy Holmes (97)
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>>From: Ray Gillette (49)
RE: Weather in Phoenix
In response to Dick Roberts (49) query on "How's the
weather in Phoenix?"
Well, funny you should ask. Today (Wednesday, April
26) is the predicted first day of 100 degree
temperatures. We are certainly not ready for that. I'm
getting ready for the four months of hibernation that we
have to endure each year in order to bask in the
wonderful six months of "winter" weather when the wind-
chill temperatures are a balmy 72 degrees.
Oh, and (for all the Parrot Heads) we had a Jimmy
Buffet concert in Phoenix this week. I know at least one
of our Sandstorm people is a big Jimmy Buffet fan.
-Ray Gillette (49)
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[Ray - Yes, that would be MEEEEEE who is the ParrotHead.
Every self-respecting Buffett fan knows his last name is
spelled with TWO t's. So, did you go to the concert? -Maren]
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>>From: Marilyn Richey (53)
To Randy Newby (70)
The man who had the aqua car was an engineer out in
the 300 area. I worked with the girl and later his wife
in the 300 area. After they were married they had a home
across the river and drove that car across the river to
work every day. Carol said it saved so much time and
especially gas not having to drive all the way around to
Pasco and then drive back to the river.
-Marilyn Richey (53)
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>>From: Marilyn "Cookie" Baird (60)
RE: Jeff Curtis' (69) Veggies and Cookies
Was mesmerized by Jeff Curtis' story about sufferin'
succotash, only for us it was hominy grits. I doubt if
they came into our house by way of a contest, but I can
sure remember them and have pictured those cans for many
years. As for the cookies, I could feel for his poor
stomach and almost got a little queasy myself.
RE: Fellow classmate Pete Overdahl (60)
Was most happy to see the posting about Pete for he
is one very nice and well respected individual who has
demonstrated his love and kindness for children not only
as part of his duties in his law enforcement career, but
in his life as well. Just ask him and he will tell you
he and his wife have children all over the world, though
none of their own.
It's great being a Bomber
-Marilyn "Cookie Baird (60)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (64)
WOW, Jeff Curtis (69), you are some writer!! I have
thoroughly enjoyed all your writings that you've sent
in. You make them sound soooo REAL. I can picture your
discomfort with those cookies. I'm surprised that you
like any kind of vegetable today, given all that you had
to eat way back when. Keep sending in those great
articles. We ALL enjoy reading them.
June is getting closer all the time and I'm really
looking forward to the reunion!! I think we will all
have a great time. Alot of hard work and effort is going
into making it a HUGE success.
-Carol Converse Maurer (64)
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>>From: Jean Armstrong Reynolds (64)
Re: Donald Keefe (61-deceased)
Don's Father's name is Tom and he still lives on
Humphreys in Richland. I graduated with his other son,
Joe '64. His Mother passed away over 20 years ago. My
parents were friends with them. I think my Dad worked
with him or maybe they just bowled together. After my
Father passed away in '87, my Mother and Tom became very
good friends. They went everywhere together. They were
so cute and so good for each other. After my Mother
passed away in '93, I haven't visited Tom as much as I
should. It must be hard for him losing a wife, a
girlfriend and a son. I will make it a point to drop by
and see him while I am there in June. Meanwhile I will
send a card along with my condolences..
My heart goes out to the family. Does anyone know
what took Don at such a young age?
-Jean Armstrong Reynolds (64)
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>>From: Linda Reining Pitchford (64)
To Jeff Curtis (69):
Enjoyed your entry about succotash and the cookies --
don't think I have ever eaten succotash, but I remember
my mother making cauliflower and I kept telling her I
hated it --- I had never tried it, but I knew I hated
it!!!!! (I was 5 or 6). It was a Friday night and I was
going to get to go to the roller rink with Sally Phipps
(58??) and skate, but first I had to eat the
cauliflower!!!!!!!!! My mom kept telling me to take 3
bites and then I could leave the table!!! Well, that
cauliflower got ice cold and I sat there with tears
streaming and a temper-tantrum brewing and she still
wouldn't give in. I don't remember how long I sat at
that table --- don't even remember if I got to go to the
roller rink, but I never made my kids eat, or even take
a bite of, something that they "knew" they didn't like.
-Linda Reining Pitchford (64)
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>>From: Larry Leingang (67)
RE: Aqua Cars
To Randi Newby,
I recall seeing the Aqua Car one afternoon going down
the boat launch at the Park and entering the Columbia
River to go over to Pasco. It was quite a sight seeing a
car drive into the River. I do believe it was Red in
color. The only ones I've seen lately are in Old Car
Collector Shows.
Its been a pleasure reading the Sandstorm and finally
seeing a few names that I can recall (Old Age setting
in). At one time my Mother used to say that I spent too
much time at the Newby household. I sure didn't think
so. Good to see you & your sister's entries in the
Sandstorm. Maybe I'll run into you at the R2K.
-Larry Leingang (67)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher (68)
RE: Aqua cars (Randi Newby)
I well remember that Aqua Car being driven (?) across
from Pasco side to Richland side of the Columbia, just
north of or at the north end of what is now Howard Amon
Park -- but was then Riverside Park. The color, in fact,
was neither green nor red. It was actually AQUA - well,
maybe turquoise. The reason I remember it so well is
that the first time I saw it, I was in the midst of a
memorably passionate discussion (honest! we were
talking!!) with my boyfriend - spring of '68. The next &
last time I saw it was in nearly the same spot with my
then 2.5 year old son -- fall 1976. He thought Jesus was
driving it -- extrapolated that idea from the "walk on
water" account in the Bible, I think.
RE: Photo of unknown Bomber Booster (Tami Lyons)
No, I don't know who that guy is -- I remember the
photo, though. It was in the TriCity Herald, too. As
politically incorrect as it may be, I sure would love to
have one of those "nuke 'em 'till they glow" booster
buttons he has on his headband! I am actually pacifist
in my inclinations. But that button reminds me SO much
of the fierce pride in our community during the years I
was growing up here.
RE: Zero unemployment in Richland (Mr. Dickson) &
Stay-at-home Moms (Jeff Curtis)
The thoughts from both of you made me reflect on some
other aspects of Richland in the 50's:
1) CC Anderson the "nice" store (forerunner of the Bon)
downtown closed at 4:30pm every day ---closed on Sunday,
of course. This was the norm, in fact, for all the non-
grocery stores in town. The Dads mostly took the bus to
work, so the Moms had the family car during the day. Why
would the stores need to be open after 4:30? By then Mom
would be long done with her errands for the day, and
home with the kiddies (school got out at 2:45 for the K-
3, and 3:15 for 4-6), and in the midst of getting dinner
ready to put on the table.
2) BUT why was the lumber yard only open until noon on
Saturday? Seems like that would have been their big
shopping day. That was the coolest place to go hang out
with Daddy, except for maybe the hardware store. But the
lumber yard smelled better. Yum -- wood shavings and
creosote.
3) In the 50's, a call to Pasco was long distance
($.10). Of course we didn't know anyone in Pasco, so
that was no big deal. Pasco was SO far away!! The only
time we went to Pasco when I was a kid was on our twice
annual treks to Sears. We went once in the fall for a
new winter coat, school shoes, and Sunday School shoes.
Then we went again just before Easter for Easter shoes.
(The Sunday School/Easter shoes were REAL patent leather
in those days - not vinyl. That meant that (a) you could
NEVER get them wet, (b) you had to put Vaseline on them
as soon as you got home from church to try to keep them
from cracking, and (c) no matter how careful you were to
keep them dry and well-Vaselined, they were only good
for about six months -- thus the August trip and the
March trip to Sears for replacements.)
4) Uncle Jimmy's Clubhouse, channel 31, KIMA, Yakima,
Washington. My Brownie Troop (#31) went CLEAR up to
Yakima to "guest star" on that program in about 1959.
Ah, Jeff Curtis, how I can relate to being on live
television, all primed and ready to BARF! I got horribly
car sick in those days. And, of course, I had been
selected to be the designated "speaker" for our troop.
Two things saved me:
(a) TV was mostly black and white -- we certainly
didn't know anyone with a color TV in 1959, anyway. So
no one could see that I WAS, indeed, green!
(b) There was a big rainstorm in the Yakima valley
that afternoon, which meant that channel 31's broadcast
signal to Richland produced mostly "snow". Still, my Mom
was proud of my television debut! (My oldest sister is
the one who ratted Mom out by telling me that they could
only see/hear about 1/3 of the program .... the rest
being "snow". I thought my Mom was going to kill her for
telling!)
Lynn-Marie Hatcher (68)
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>>From: Phil Jones (69)
To Randi Newby (70):
I remember the Pasco guy with the Agua Car very well.
The first time I saw him, I was in Howard Amon Park by
the boat launch. This dude comes driving down the ramp
in the little car that looked like a Nash Rambler to me.
He drives right into the water, fires up the propeller
and cruises over to Pasco. In later years I met the
gentleman and in fact listed some real estate for him
when I was a Realtor. I remember that he had two of the
cars. He reported that it saved him a lot of time not
having to drive the Blue Bridge freeway and weave back to
north Pasco on the river. He was a nice man and seemed
to enjoy the startled reactions he got from people when
he drove into the river. I was certainly one of them a
few years before.
The Agua Car was a handy little craft but you
wouldn't catch me in it with any "big-water"
-Phil Jones (69)
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>>From: Vicki Owens (72)
To Jeff Curtis (69)
So THAT's what succotash is! I never knew, and never
tasted the stuff. After your piece, I'm quite sure that
I never want to taste the stuff. Thanks for another
delightful remembrance.
Now, somebody help me out. Whose line was "sufferin'
succotash"? Was it Red Skelton? I remember it being said
with a lot of spray, but can't get the face behind the
spray!
-Vicki Owens (72)
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To Randi Newby (70):
The one guy who had an aqua car was Don Cornell. The
reason I knew him was that he was the head guy at our
plant which is now Siemens. It was either Jersey
Nuclear, Exxon Nuclear, ANF, or one of other names over
the years. I just happened to be down at the boat launch
sneaking some beers in a friend's car and saw a car
drive into the river and start to float to his home
across the way on the Pasco side. I didn't need too many
drugs to be amazed by that without knowing it was an
aqua car or whatever they are called.
To Mike Davis (74)
Yes that boat launch was down below the place we all
know was not a Denny's. We welcome you back with any
comedy comments you can muster up.
-Greg Alley (73)
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>>From: Judy Foley Cross (73)
To Jeff Curtis (69)
Re: Sufferin' Succotash
If you ever write a book, I want a copy. You have an
amazing (and wonderful) way of telling stories. Plus,
your mention of the Christ the King playground brought
back quite a few memories. I never could figure out why
we had to play on asphalt and rocks when there was a
perfectly wonderful grassy area. I remember getting in
trouble more than a few times for attempting to play on
the grass.
To Randi Newby (70)
Re: Aqua Cars
Bernie Pigg was one owner of one of those car/boats.
I don't recall the color but remember the car. When I
worked at the bus lot during my senior year (COE -
Cooperative Office Education) he worked in the same
building.
-Judy Foley Cross (73)
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>>From: Doug Zangar (74)
RE: Aqua cars
I can remember as a kid growing up on Gowen and
seeing at least one car (and maybe a second one)
periodically using the boat ramp at the north end of
Howard Amon Park to enter and exit the river. Seems to
me it was a faded green or blue - I vaguely remember a
red car as well. The driver used the shore on the Pasco
side to enter/exit the water. We would always stop
whatever we were doing to stare at the vehicle for a
minute or two because, let's face it, those things are a
bit amazing!
-Doug Zangar (74)
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>>From: Jackie Shannon Hull (76)
RE: Mystery Bomber #3
I think it's of Scott Bates... sure looks like him.
-Jackie Shannon Hull (76)
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[NOT Scott Bates... -Maren
http://richlandbombers.1989.tripod.com/1989NatlGeo.htm]
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>>From: James Becker (83)
To Randi Newby (70):
My family used to have picnics, and/or just park in
the Howard Amon parking lot to watch the river. Every
once in a while that amphibious car would come strolling
around the corner, and splash! drive right into the
water. Being a youth in Richland, I didn't need much to
entertain myself, so I always remember it. I think It
was red, but memory has no color, so I can't be sure.
I've also read a lot of comments on the tumbleweeds,
and I spent 5 years in West Richland before it started
to expand into the desert. I was about 2 blocks from the
elementary school (Tapteal?) that was like a last stand
bastion fortress for the wilderness. One day I had to
avoid a tumbleweed that blocked an entire lane of the
road! It was at least 8 ft. across, and 6 ft. tall. It
dwarfed my little Datsun. Forget attack of the killer
tomatoes, and beware the giant tumbleweeds. :)
-James Becker (83)
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>>From: Mandy Holmes Taylor (97)
Hello all my fellow Bomber alums! I've been reading
along as usual for the past few months, wishing I could
get back to my native Richland for the R2K reunion, but
it will not be. So sad.
I am from the class of '97 and was recently married.
My new last name is Taylor, but as that takes a while
getting used to, Holmes will be much more familiar for a
while.
To Laura Gale (96)
You are not the only graduate from your class out
there, I'm sure. I think some of my fellow grads are
lurking out there in cyberspace, getting up the nerve to
respond and come join the Bomber gang. While you may not
know or remember me, I do remember you, but facelessness
has its advantages sometimes.
To the rest of my fellow alums:
Keep the faith and don't stop sending messages. It's
interesting to see who comes and goes, all tied together
by a common high school and memories. What a great way
to keep in touch and abreast of Richland and RHS. And
what a great way to find those you never thought you'd
find. Bien hecho.
Green and gold in the veins,
-Mandy Holmes Taylor (97)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/28/00
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25 Bombers sent stuff:
Carol Hollingsworth (55), Chuck Holtz (55),
Betty McElhaney (57), Gus Keeney (57),
MLou Williams (60), Richard Anderson (60),
Dave Hanthorn (63), Emajean Stone (63),
Jean Armstrong (64), Janie O'Neal (65),
Joni Lee (65), Patricia de la Bretonne (65),
Pam Ehinger (67), Betti Avant (69),
Brad Wear (71), Diane Carpenter (72),
Greg Alley (73), Dan Wilson (76),
Ann Mitzlaff (77), Kellie Walsh (77),
Connie Mickels (79), Kim Edgar (79),
Brian Belliston (81), Carianne Siemens (94),
Laura Gale (96)
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>>From: Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin (55)
To Jeff Curtis (69):
Guess I missed your piece about the succotash.
Would love to have you send it to me as I really
enjoy your entries.
When I think of succotash, I think of my Dad. He
had a famous saying which he poached from some
famous humorist, it went like this.............
"The Pawtucket Indians are credited with the
invention of succotash, for which......... the hell
with them".
-Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin (55)
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>>From: Chuck Holtz (55)
Hey bombers,
I'm going to Utah on vacation in the third week
of May. For Bombers in Utah or those familiar with
the state, are there places or things I definitely
shouldn't miss? I would appreciate your input to
help me plan my vacation.
Thanks.
-Chuck Holtz (55)
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>>From: Betty McElhaney Hudspeth (57)
RE: "sufferin succotash"
It was Daffy Duck with Mel Blanc doing the voice.
Jeff Curtis (69) brought back some memories for me
with food. Mine was Spinach, Hominy, and Okra boiled
or fried. I went through the same thing as Linda
Reining Pitchford (64). I found out that it tasted
better hot than cold.
Take care everyone.
-Betty McElhaney Hudspeth (57)
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>>From: Gus Keeney (57)
To Vicki Owens (72):
I believe it was Sylvester the Pussycat That
always said "Sufferin Succotash!!!" whenever Tweetie
Pie got him a good one!!!
Gad, am I dating myself or what???
-Gus Keeney (57)
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>>From: MLou Williams (60)
To Vickie Owens (72)
Sufferin' succotash is the byword of that
fearless black (and white) cat, Sylvester, the
nemesis of Tweedy Bird!
-MLou Williams (60)
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>>From: Richard Anderson (60)
Re: "thufferin' thuckotash"
Instanter than I saw Vicki Owens's (72) query about
who said "thufferin' thuckotash" I e-mailed her:
"The "perp", if you will, of a highly lisped
"sufferin' succotash" is one Mr. Duck, specifically
Mr. Daffy Duck. Mr. Duck is, of course, the most
distinguished of all the Warner Brothers cartoon
characters."
Well...... I was wrong! Indeed, the dumbest of all
possible cats, Sylvester, says ""thufferin'
thuckotash."
A dithpicable error on my part! Sorry 'bout that, Vicki.
-Richard Anderson (60)
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>>From: Dave Hanthorn (63)
Wow, it seems there were almost as many aqua-cars
in Richland as there were Denny's, dozens of 'em!!
Either my memory is entirely shot, or else I lived a
completely sheltered life. I don't remember any of
'em. :-)
But speaking of strange cars, I do remember the
little three wheeled job that used to tool around
town. It was an Izzetta, or Ivesta or something like
that. I mostly remember it always looked like it was
gonna tip over every time it went around a corner.
I also remember squeezing eleven high school kids
into a little Renault [was it Margo Woods (63)
driving?] one night after a J.A. [Junior
Achievement] meeting at the H.S. and driving down
the hill to Zips. We got a lot of strange looks when
we all came piling out of that little thing. But the
most amazing thing was that everybody managed to
find another ride home that night.
:-)
-Dave Hanthorn (63)
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>>From: Emajean Stone (63)
To Vicki Owens (72)
I believe the phrase "sufferin succotash" was
used a lot in the cartoons by Sylvester the Cat when
he had trouble with Tweety Bird.
After all of the wonderful news about what was
happening at R2K, and making plans to be in Richland
in June, the wonderful world of the legal profession
has come crashing down. I am not going to be able to
attend the reunion. Our firm just exploded with new
cases and several trials this summer. I am going to
miss seeing everyone. Is there a way to order the
souvenirs and pay for the additional postage of
sending the package to San Jose, CA?
Would someone let me know. Thank you
-Emajean Stone (63)
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>>From: Jean Armstrong Reynolds (64)
RE: Weather in Phoenix
It's not ALL that bad.. I have been here 15 years
and live on the west side, in Goodyear.. Although
with the growth, we are getting as big as the city..
The heat doesn't bother me that much.. You go from
your air-conditioned house to your air-conditioned
car, to your air-conditioned job or the air-
conditioned mall.. And most of us have a pool.. It's
a necessity, not a luxury.. It did hit 102 Wednesday
and more to come, but like you say, the winters are
AWESOME..
I do miss the Lilac Bushes, though.. Can't grow
them here.. They need the freeze in the winter.. The
lady at Home Depot told me that I could pack ice
around the base of the tree in the winter time and
that might work.. Yes, I am going to try that this
winter.. I brought one home from Richland two years
ago and it does real well in the summer, but loses
all it's leaves in the winter.. I cut it back and
right now it has tons of new leaves, just no
flowers.. :(
RE: Sufferin' Succotash
To Jeff Curtis (69)
Jeff,
I want a copy of that book also... (If you ever
write one).. That was neat.. Keep 'em coming..
See you all in June..
-Jean Armstrong Reynolds (64)
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>>From: Janie O'Neal Janssen (65)
I don't know if anyone out there remembers my
grandparents Margaret and Al Underwood. They lived
at 1522 Judson (I think that was the Number) and
every Halloween they gave out these big five cent
Hershey candy bars. In those days that was really
something. I remember tricker treating with Larry
Willis (65) and we had these big grocery sacks
totally full of candy and some kids came by telling
everybody about the lady a block away giving out
nickel candy bars. I started screaming "No! Don't go
there." because I knew what ever she didn't give
out, I got. Greedy little thing, wasn't I?
The amazing thing about that was, here were two
3rd grader kids out on the streets by themselves and
no one was worried. NEVER would we allow our
grandson to do that now. Of course Portland is
different than Richland.
Another memory, on Christmas at my grandparents
house on Judson, there was a man who used to come
around to the houses on Christmas Eve all dressed up
as Santa and he would ask you what you wanted for
Christmas. Then he would leave and just as you were
all snuggled down in bed, you would hear jingle
bells go by your window and Dad would yell out "You
kids better get to sleep." Does anyone know who that
was? His timing was perfect and he seemed to hit
everyone in the neighborhood. Maybe it really was
Santa.
-Janie O'Neal Janssen (65)
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[My money's on SANTA!! -Maren]
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>>From: Joni Lee Rabena (65)
RE: Richland House Pictures
Just looked at the pictures of the Richland
houses. Great to see them again. Question? Were the
stilt houses just called that or did they have a
letter designation to them? Can't remember. We lived
in the A houses, but I had friends who were in the
others.
-Joni Lee Rabena (65)
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>>From: Patricia de la Bretonne (65)
Sufferin' succotash, was it Daffy Duck?
-Patricia de la Bretonne (65)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (67)
To All Bombers of All Classes!!
I would like to offer you another Bomber
Souvenir!! It is a wooded picture of the R and cloud
with the 2K, the one used in the left hand corner of
the R2K registration form. It would be about 8x10
and cost $5. At the bottom it would say Classes from
1942 - 2000. If this is something you might like please
email me in the Sandstorm. The time is near and I'm
late so let me know soon.
Bomber's Rule
-Pam Ehinger (67)
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>>From: Betti Avant (69)
RE: sufferin' succatash
To Vicki Owens (72):
I believe that infamous quote with the spray is
from the mouth of Sylvester of Sylvester and Tweety
fame. As you recall he had(s) quite a lisp, poor guy.
-Betti Avant (69)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
To Vicki Owens (72):
You must have watched the same stuff I did, it
was Sylvester the Cat.
[LATER THE SAME DAY -- AFTER DAFFY DUCK WAS SUGGESTED]
Maren,
I think both of them said it now that you mention
it. The same person, Mel Blanc was the voice for
both.
-Brad Wear (71)
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>>From: Diane Carpenter Kipp (72)
To Vicki Owens (72):
I believe "sufferin' succotash" was said by a
cartoon character - Sylvester the cat I think.
Do I win the million dollars?
-Diane Carpenter Kipp (72)
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To Ray Gillette (49):
Count me in as a Buffett fan. I have seen at
least 5 shows and have just about everything he has
recorded. I order from the Coconut Telegraph (his
newsletter) and have a good selection of t-shirts
from that and all the concerts.
To Vicki Owens (72):
Being of sound mind and a fan of the cartoon
channel, I do have to say sufferin succotash would
be the spittings of Sylvester the cat. Looney toons
are still the best cartoons.
To Judy Foley Cross (73):
Yes the playgrounds of CK were either hard
asphalt or dirt with big rocks on it. We played kick
soccer or dodge ball or whatever the recess game of
the week was. We had to take that long walk to the
fields below the big pool to get the green grass. I
think I still have some sand in my ears from the
wind storms of the 60`s.
-Greg Alley (73)
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>>From: Dan Wilson (76)
RE: "Aqua" car
I remember the aqua car very well. I used to see
it quite a bit at the old Safeway store. I worked
there as a box boy about '73 or 74. It was a
turquoise color and I did see it on the water once.
Very interesting car!!!
Also, those who remember Mrs. Lester from Lewis
and Clark, She was involved in an accident recently
and broke her hip. She is now Mrs. Thompson. She
goes to the Richland Nazarene Church as do I, and
she is always telling whoever she can that I was in
her 6th grade class. She is a terrific lady and I
sure hate seeing her layed up. Hope and pray she has
a speedy recovery.
-Dan Wilson (76)
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>>From: Anne Mitzlaff Gerken (77)
I do not think the picture Tami [Lyons-76]
mentioned from National Geographic was Scott Bates.
Don't know who it is, but not Scott. I'm jumping
around entries, so hope I'm looking at the right
picture with "Nukem" on his head.
-Anne Mitzlaff Gerken (77)
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>>From: Kellie Walsh Patterson (77)
RE: Bomber Mystery #3
Hi Maren - The mystery photo is not the late Scott
Bates (class of '76).
Don't know who it is, but I want that button!
-Kellie Walsh Patterson (77)
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[http://richlandbombers.1989.tripod.com/1989NatlGeo.htm]
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>>From: Connie Mickels Schliebe (79)
RE: Aqua Car
Two things I remember about being at the Cornell's
house - Steve's dad showing me his aqua car and
explaining how it worked (I was interested,
really!), and, are you kidding? I'm not saying what
the other one was!!!
Hey, Sandy, Cherri, Carol...
Did we have fun hanging out with those Pasco
guys, or what?!?! Viva Las Vegas 2001!!!
-Connie Mickels Schliebe (79)
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>>From: Kim Edgar (79)
RE: Tumbleweeds
I definitely remember those tumbleweeds. I still
see them occasionally, (nothing like I used to). My
grandparents have a home up on a hill in Kennewick,
so a few come rolling by when it's windy. I also see
them (that and the dust) occasionally along the
highway when I come back to visit the Tri-Cities.
I also remember be attending Tumbleweed Tech,
AKA: Columbia Basin College (At least that's what
they called it from 1979-1981). Anyone else, hear of
it being referred to as Tumbleweed Tech?
RE: Mystery Bomber #3
As far as the mystery Bomber, maybe someone could
look in the year books for 1989 and a few years
prior, the student is probably in there somewhere.
-Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: Brian Belliston (81)
RE: Is that Scott Bates? [Mystery Bomber #3]
I am not sure who that is in the picture, but I
do know that it is not Scott Bates. Sorry I can't help.
-Brian Belliston (81)
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>>From: Carianne Siemens Shuster (94)
RE: Class of 1994 e-mail addresses
If anyone has any e-mail addresses for the class
of 1994 please let me know so I can update the list.
Thankyou.
-Carianne Siemens Shuster (94)
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>>From: Laura Gale (96)
To Mandy Holmes Taylor (97):
Thank you for your message! I am trying to
remember who you are and I am sure once I see your
picture I will remember. The name sounds familiar.
Thanks for responding! I am excited to hear from all
of you out there!
Just for information, I will be starting my
internship in June working with Chemically Addicted
Veterans. What are all of you up to?
Your friend,
-Laura Gale (96)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/29/00
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16 Bombers sent stuff:
Gail Henderson (53), Brad Kuiper (56),
Carol Bishop (57), Larry Mattingly (60),
Helen Cross (62), Paula Beardsley (62),
Roxanne Knutson (62), Pam Ehinger (67),
Marilyn Swan (63), Michael West Rivers (68),
Mina Jo Gerry (68), Dick Rushworth (70),
Gary Parker (70), Vikki Kestell (70),
Mike Davis (84), Betsy Theroux (82)
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>>From: Gail Henderson Renner (53)
To: Carolyn Eaton Hudson (53)
Hope I have the right person. I deleted instead of
replying to your comment about 1953 graduates. I would
love to hear from more Bombers of '53. I love everyone
else's memories and comments, but there has to be more
'53 grads out there.
Carolyn, I live in Pensacola FL and my son is in the
Marines. He will be transferred to a Marine base in
North Carolina in Sept. I am not sure which one. Do you
ever come to Pensacola. Would love to see you any time
or at least hear from you.
-Gail Henderson Renner (53)
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>>From: Brad Kuiper (56)
To Chuck Holtz (55):
Chuck:
I have been to Utah several times and outside of
skiing and the beautiful red rocks, I don't remember
anything very memorable. However, a colleague of mine
just told me recently that when he lived in Salt Lake
City the "Headquarters" for SPUDNUT DOUGHNUTS was right
across the street from where he lived. So maybe that
should be your main focus. Good luck. (Now I'll wait
for all of you folks from Utah to blast me).
-Brad Kuiper (56)
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>>From: Carol Bishop Horne (57)
To Chuck Holtz (55)
I am in Utah right now visiting my kids and
grandkids.... and there is lots to see here.... Temple
Square in SLC...... Park City..... Zion Natural
Park.... Moab in southern Utah if u like to bike...
rafting.... hiking etc.... Great Salt Lake..... anyway
have a great time..... yesterday we broke a record....
88 degrees..... was nice..... have fun on your trip....
-Carol Bishop Horne (57)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly (60)
I often pass through Richland on my travels in the
Northwest. This week for the first time in 3 or 4 years
I had a few hours to kill and so drove around the
"hometown" a bit. It is an interesting study in changes
and contrasts. I knew the old "hanger" behind the
Federal Bldg. was gone but this is the first time I
really looked. It's different there without it.
How many can remember when they put it up? Marcus
Whitman school is gone and Carmichael is hard to
recognize. Was there really a hole under the gym when
they tore it down? I remember a story in the early 50's
that there was supposed to be a swimming pool under a
movable floor. The story was that the project got
shelved. Presumably it was too difficult and expensive
to accomplish.
As I approached the city down the "Hanford Highway"
from N Central WA I noted that contrary to the "hot and
dry" that is associated with Richland, the desert was
as green as I can remember. There were clumps of small
yellow flowers, a dainty white, a delicate lavender,
and wild Black-eyed Susan's. The sage was the blue
green that precedes the almost shinny silver-blue of
summer. Even the bunch-grass was trying to look good.
As it has been as far back as my childhood, the
houses were as different as they were alike. Some drab
and ilkept. Some bright and manicured. A few were still
as original as the day they were built. Some had
inventive remodeling, and others need it. I grinned to
myself as I saw the fade marks left by the water of the
sprinklers on fences and houses. As I drove down some
streets I had fleeting memories of someone, or
something. Some places I paused and just looked and
tried to recall why something looked familiar.
I had the window down and the fragrance of lilacs
was everywhere. We have them in our yard near Tacoma
but they don't smell the same. I sniffed for the
delicate perfume of the locust trees but they won't be
out for 2-3 weeks yet. The iris were out in some yards
and even a rose or two. Here and there a nice white
dogwood. And...the marvelous pink dogwoods of the
Columbia basin areas are the best in the state.
Richland has it's share but I saw only one or two.
I drove the full length of "Riverside Park". I
recalled when they planted many of the trees in the
North part of the park. I had to chuckle as some
teenage girls squealed when hit by water balloons just
as they did 40 years ago. A jeep with three young boys
continued the length of the park looking for more
targets. I sat in the grass near the water and watched
several pair of geese guide their brood of little
yellow fuzzy babies in the water.
I could have laid there for hours just soaking up
the sun and the past, thinking of the countless hours
on, and in the river. Skiing, swimming, fishing,
hunting, boating,....submarine racing....
My cell phone jerked me back to reality, my
appointment would see me now. 40 minutes later I was
off up the I-84 over the gap and on to more
appointments in the Yakima Valley. On the road for 7
days I was looking forward to home, wife, and all that
goes with them. As I looked in my mirror to see the
place of my youth fade below the hill, I could not help
but be, just a touch "homesick".
-J Larry Mattingly "60"
For those of you who like fireworks.... we will be
doing a large, dynamic display at 10 PM Sat. Apr. 29 at
the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma. Any of you that do
go, please look me up on the North side of the casino
at the fireworks site.
And, we will be shooting off top of the Grand Coulee
Dam, Sunday night of Memorial Day weekend for the
season opener of the Laserlight Festival.
This is one of the finest laser shows anywhere.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
A bit of shameless pride if I may: I just received an
announcement that my oldest grandchild, Adena will
graduate High School with honors. It could be that
grampa will be in Mesa AZ that night. One down 6 to go.
And, #2 daughter Sandra resigned her Corporate
Controller position and bought the oldest active
florist in WA. Chas. Sullivan Florists, in Bellevue.
-Larry Mattingly (60)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk (62)
To Emajean Stone (63):
I'm sorry to read that you won't be able to make it
after all. But of course, the reason that your firm
will be so busy is a much better reason for having to
miss than it could be. I was looking forward to an
Olympia Street Reunion too. I'm sure they will fix you
up with memorabilia.
Fondly,
-Helen Cross Kirk (62) your old next door neighbor.
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>>From: Paula Beardsley Glenn (62)
To Jeff Curtis (69):
You have the best memory of anyone I have ever seen.
How in the world do you recall so many details? I can't
remember yesterday. I can remember babysitting you tho
- many long years ago.
RE: Pete Overdahl (60)
I would like to say that I agree with the comments
on what a great guy Pete is. His contribution to the
Tri-cities should not be taken for granted. His many
years of service with the State Patrol is only
overshadowed by the years of caring service he has
provided to this area when not in uniform.
-Paula Beardsley Glenn (62)
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>>From: Roxanne Knutson Short (62)
RE: Santa
To Janie O'Neal Janssen (65)
I know exactly who was that Santa Claus Coming to
your grandparents' house, for he was the only Santa
that came to my house also. I lived on 1500 block of
Johnston Ave. one street down from Judson. Every
Christmas Eve he would walk around the block going to
the different house's that welcomed him in. He would
come to my house around 6:30 p.m. and deliver my
present. It wasn't Dad so there was no reason not to
believe he was Santa. It was in my seventh grade year
that I happened to look out on the front porch before
he came and saw the presents sitting there waiting for
Santa to arrive. That was the day I finally figured it
all out.
Then it was the dilemma of who had been coming all
those years since I was 3 years old. This man had a
very beautiful costume. Hair and beard looked so real.
He was of the right stature, very short. This costume
had been his father's, and he was just carrying on the
tradition, allowing kids to be believers. This man
would go all around the tri-cities all evening to who
ever called to be put on his list. Free of charge he
went all over, but guess who had the most well stocked
liquor cabinet in the area! Most families would either
have pastries waiting for him, or a fifth of whiskey.
Many would have a shot of whiskey waiting for him in
the kitchen.
How do I know all this? Because he came out to W.
Richland for my kids when they were young, and we had
to help him into the house and back to the pick-up, one
of the last stops he would make for the evening. When I
was little he would come the next morning as himself,
to see what Santa had brought me. He would act so
surprised, like he didn't know what I had gotten, and I
was so excited because he came down to see what I got!
This man made believers for just a few years less than
50 before passing away. Missed only one year that I
know of due to the flu. Mrs. Santa had to call everyone
to say he was ill at the last minute. What a man, loved
him dearly, and every once in a while I still send Mrs.
Santa Claus a christmas card, just to let her know how
much I loved them both.
O.K. you asked for his name? Lester (Les) Goodwin
was his name. Wife's name is Nedra, Son's names are
Verrel, Darrell, and Casey. Verrel and Darrell Goodwin,
some of you should remember from school, Casey was
raised in Pasco. In the early days of Richland he would
go to the (Rose Bowl) treatment center to change into
his costume and then go to his own home for his kids to
see Santa, and then begin his trek around Judson,
Johnston. Lester's Family lived on Judson real close to
your grandparent's home I bet.
Tha, Tha, That's all folks! My input about the cartoons!
-Roxanne Knutson Short (62)
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>>From: Marilyn Swan Beddo (63)
RE: UTAH
To Chuck Holtz (55):
Although I still claim Richland as the place where I
go "home", I have lived here in Utah since 1964. You
didn't say how long you would be vacationing here in
May. Don't have any idea what your interests are but
there is much to see & do here, depending on what you
like. When I first came here I was so homesick, but
have adapted and really love it here now. Don't know
what your religious persuasions are, but of course the
Mormon Temple grounds are really spectacular. And of
course the infamous Great Salt Lake and Antelope
Island. There are many museums in the Salt Lake City
area. There are many canyons within easy access of the
city. Park City is nearby and a fun place to visit.
There is also the Kennecott Copper Mine visitors
center, which has an educational movie, quite a nice
overlook, it actually is very interesting. Utah has so
many varied landscapes, there are mountains and deserts
and red rock country.
As I said don't know how much time you have but some
really spectacular areas to visit would be the dinosaur
museum near Vernal. The red rock country of Southern
Utah from Kanab, clear over to the east/northeast of
Moab. Near Price is the San Raphael Swell, which I
didn't see until last year and it was awesome! We
always go to Moon Lake in the High Uintahs and stay in
the cabins during the summer and it is a beautiful
area. There is much around there to see in the back
country. The Flaming Gorge area, the drive from Manila
south through Sheep Rock Canyon and on south to Vernal
is another beautiful area. There are several National
Parks in Southern Utah with some of the the most
beautiful country you will ever hope to see.
My advice would be to look up on the internet at
http://www.UTAH.com
Also the phone number for Utah State Tourism &
Recreation/Utah Travel Council is 1-800-200-1160.
Hope this helps and hope you enjoy your stay here.
If you have any questions about anything specific you
can email me.
-Marilyn Swan Beddo (63)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (67)
RE: R2K wooden plaques
To those who have responded:
I have 8 orders so far. Here is what you need to do.
Send $5.00 to:
Pam E. Nassen
PO Box 8
Ronald, WA 98940
I will bring all the pre-paid plaques with me to the
reunion. I will be at the registration table for the
60s; you can pick them up there. So if there are more
of you out there who want one of these GREAT LOOKING
wooden plaques let me know! And just follow the
instruction.
The colors will be done in GREEN & GOLD!! It'll be
one of kind that will not be available ever again!!
When they are gone they are GONE!!
Bombers Rule,
-Pam Ehinger (67)
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>>From: Michael West Rivers 68 (WB!)
RE: A little of this......
I, too, remember the "aqua-car" and I remember "it"
as BOTH "aqua" and "red". Perhaps, there were two. Hat
Rock, comes to mind, so perhaps that was were I saw
one. Hat Rock -- cool place. I suppose the "new" trees
they planted by the parking lot have grown "quite a
bit" by now.
Now, were the "stilt" houses the apartment type
things on the east side of Chief Jo? I always thought
them "odd". And I remember them as having a "unique"
smell to them. I delivered the " Oregonian" there
(inherited the route from my brother, Dave) and that
is were the "three-wheeled french thing" was always
parked. I thought it was kinda, COOL! If I remember
correctly it was light blue and white (maybe). It
opened from the "nose".
My entry to "name the character": SYLVESTER! And
though I loved those "toons" my favorite now would be
PINKY AND THE BRAIN followed closely by the ANI-
MAINIACS! (if I watched) WARNER BROTHERS, of COURSE!
I remember on Halloween there was one house about a
block from our house (at 1002 Van Giesen -- it had to
be close, I wasn't allowed to go far) that always had a
BIG bowl of candy on the porch as I believe the man
that lived there slept at that time. It always had
candy in it so either no one took MORE than their
"share" or they spent ALOT of money on candy! Try that
NOW! They wouldn't even leave the bowl.
I remember the "Santa" at C.C. Andersons didn't just
give out the "obligatory" candy canes. One year he gave
me a set of colored airplanes. He was such a NICE
Santa.
-Michael West Rivers 68 (WB!)
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>>From: Mina Jo Gerry Payson (68)
RE: Succotash
We Gerry kids always knew when the end of the money
hit before the end of the month. Mom had this recipe
that rivaled Jeff Curtis' (69) succotash. She would
cook vegetables (corn, green beans, peas and the ever
popular lima beans and tomatoes), then she would put
the veggies in nice rows in a broiler pan, put the rack
on top and add one strip of bacon for each of us. Under
the broiled it would go until the bacon was
appropriately limp. That goodie was served with bread
and butter and a bowl of home canned peaches. We did
have succotash on occasion, too. Both of those meals
had us filling up on bread and fruit and eating as
little of the offending main dish as possible.
To Jeff Curtis (69):
I remember when you came into band as a sophomore in
the clarinet section. I should have known you were
destined for some sort of acclaim. You certainly kept
John Goff (68) and I on our toes during our senior year!!
-Mina Jo Gerry Payson (68)
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>>From: Dick Rushworth (70)
To Dave Hanthorn (63):
I believe we lived next door to each other on Hunt
Point, I bought my first motorcycle from you (a Honda
65) at age 13.
The Izettas you saw in North Richland were owned by
Mike Astley's (70) dad, I think he had two or three of
them. They were two stroke engines and the door was in
the front of the car where the hood would be. The front
wheels had a wide stance but the two rear wheels were
very close together and yes, they tipped over very
easily. Mike and the North Richland River Rats tipped
over at least one, maybe two Izettas (amongst other
vehicles). They were a lot like Bic lighters,
disposable.
Thanks for bringing up memories long forgotten.
-Dick Rushworth (70)
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>>From: Gary Parker (70)
To Chuck Holtz (55):
Utah has become one of my favorite vacation
destinations. I would recommend Arches and Zion
National Parks, Deadhorse Point State Park (near Moab &
Arches), and Snow Canyon State Park (near St. George).
All have spectacular scenery. If you're interested the
history of the area, pick up a copy of Wallace
Stegner's "Mormon Country."
RE: the Aqua Car:
There is an aqua tour bus in Seattle. It's based on
the same concept as the Aqua Car, a hull with both
tires and propellers, so it can carry tourists on the
streets and across Seattle's lakes.
-Gary Parker (70)
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>>From: Vikki Kestell (70)
RE: CK "Playgrounds"
Yes, after we CK students hit 6th grade or so, the
only place we were allowed to play was down the hill
and on the dirt lot at the corner of the CK property.
My memories of those times mostly involve surviving the
dust devils spawned by spring wind storms. I'm pretty
sure that the actual composition of that field was
around 50% loose dirt, 10% pellet-sized gravel, and 40%
goatheads — a punishing and debilitating combination.
When the wind blew (as we all remember it did — and
how) a girl's only defense was to hunker down, tucking
the skirt of her uniform around her ankles while
praying for deliverance in the form of the clanging of
Sister Aurelia Marie's hand bell.
Those eschewing that form of protection were
probably never able to show leg the rest of their lives
without some elaborate cover story to explain the
permanently embedded gravel and the frequent and life-
long need for "Stop Leak" necessitated by the removal
of goatheads implanted at near 50 mph winds. (Most of
us from that era learned early on that one was better
off to leave goathead prongs IN our bicycle tires,
where they worked in conjunction with "Stop Leak" as a
sort of organic "plug." This was not a technique that
caught on when the sticker was plugging a human body
part.)
I don't know for sure, but in conjunction with
recent judicial trends, it seems only appropriate to
now call for congressional hearings to ascertain if
restricting students from the use of the pristine grass
at CK for recess time while subjecting them to the
physical and emotional hardships of the dirt playground
wasn't a breach of our constitutional rights and
negligence on the part of school administration and, at
this juncture, just cause for the appointment of a
Special Prosecutor. I regret that my suggestions may
result a night raid on the sisters' convent by armed
members of the FBI, but at my age, I haven't the
physical stamina to stay up all night for phone
negotiations. In any event, I'm sure the FBI's SWAT
team will have their safeties on at all times.
-Vikki Kestell (70)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
To Vicki Owens (72):
Sufferin' succutash was a menu item on the many past
and present Denny's here in the area!
-Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: Betsy Theroux Thoman (82)
To Kim Edgar (70):
I also had the pleasure of being enrolled and
attending Tumbleweed Tech. I was there from fall of 82
- spring of 84. So I can vouch for the nick name until
1984.
-Betsy Theroux Thoman (82)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 4/30/00
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8 Bombers and Another Spudnut Lover today.
Marilyn DeVine (52), Carol Bishop (57),
MLou Williams (60), Linda Belliston (63),
Gary Behymer (64), Pam Ehinger (67),
Mike Davis (74), Kathy Wheat (79),
Another Spudnut Lover,
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow (52)
Hi Everyone;
Another man who did the "Santa Claus thing", besides
Les Goodwin, was a wonderful fellow named Connie
Phillips. The Christmas of '60 was looking kind of
bleak for my 3 kids because I had left their Dad and
moved back to Richland. We were all over at my folk's
house (Harold and Olive DeVine) that Christmas Eve. We
heard a knock at the door, Dad sent Keri to answer it
because he knew it would be "Santa". What a GREAT GIFT
for the kids and a total surprise to me!!
I'm visiting Dad this weekend and he tells me Connie
went all over town as Santa. A former Fireman, Connie
is in a Nursing Home now. He has suffered with
Parkinsons for many years. His wife died of cancer
several years ago.
Connie has one son who may still live in Richland.
I remember the succotash but don't remember it being
awful tasting. Hmmm... no discriminating palate, here,
I guess! (Not good, but not awful.)
Take care, all.
-Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow (52)
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>>From: Carol Bishop Horne (57)
To Helen Cross (62)
Do u remember Diane Pittock.... she lived on
Olympia.... and would like to know if u or anyone knows
where she might be these days.....
Helen.... my mom died on the 18th of April.... so u
won't be able to visit with her this trip.... and i
know that u did visit with her on many of your trips to
Richland..... but i am hoping Susie and Sandi will
attend the reunion.... and u can get together....
See u soon.....
-Carol Bishop Horne (57)
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>>From: MLou Williams (60)
To Chuck Holtz (55)
Are you the Chuck Holtz from West Side Seekers fame?
Regardless, when you go to Utah, if you are very lucky,
you will be able to hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
during their radio broadcast. It's free, and it's
beautiful but you have to be very very quiet... no
clapping, no sneezing, etc. Mom and I were fortunate
enough not only to hear them LIVE, but to hear the Utah
symphony rehearsal, also in the Temple Square downtown
that Marilyn Swan Beddo (63) told you about. The
symphony practices in an old church building at the
other end of the square from the choir. Also, if you're
into genealogy at all, take a tour of their genealogy
library across the street from the Temple Square. It's
free also, and you'll be amazed - it's the biggest and
best in the world. They have a web page now, and turned
away MILLIONS the first day because more than 4 million
were already connected to it! No, I'm not Mormon, I'm
Presbyterian, practicing Nazarene today.
And if it's hot and a full moon, go the Arches
Monument at night and hope for a lightning storm off in
the distance, which is a pretty regular occurrence.
It's not to be missed. Other than that, there's a hole
in the side of the road in the southeast corner (not as
far as the big lake above four corners) where they'll
make you an unbelievable eggs benedict with real
hollandaise sauce if you're so inclined. Only place for
miles and miles and miles... quite like Eastern
Washington in the olden days! And Salt Lake itself was
drowning last time we were in Utah - the wind had
whipped it over the freeway both ways and drowned the
beach front museum and fast food places, and the dike
wasn't helping much. it truly looked and smelled like
the surf was up on the ocean - salt in the air and
everything. In fact, while we were braving the
elements, a wise guy over the dike got blown into the
water, the wind was so hard. hm... also not unlike
Eastern Washington!
Anyway, if you are THAT Chuck Holtz, remember Bruce
Heiple and Jerry Nash and Chuck Simmons? Do you know
anything about any of them?
-MLou Williams (60)
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>>From: Linda Belliston Boehning (63)
Because we put a deadline on the Reunion
Registration Forms, many of you have called or E-mailed
Committee members to ask if it's too late to get in
your Registration Forms. It's never too late to get
your Forms in. We want you all to come, even if you
have to Register at the Door. But the sooner you get
the Forms in, the easier it is for us. We have
deadlines for ordering food, etc., and we don't want to
run out. We want things to run smoothly, so we
"Committee Members" can have fun at the Reunion too.
We are now starting to compile a "VOLUNTEER LIST",
and if any of you are willing to help out during the
Reunion, please contact Kathy Conrad or me.
At the Registration tables, we hope to work in
Shifts of an hour, or if you wish longer.
The Areas we need Volunteers for are:
-Decorating for Soc hop (Friday)
-Clean-up after Soc Hop (Friday)
-Serving at Chili Feed (Friday)
-Clean up after Chili Feed (Friday)
-Registration at class tables (Friday & Saturday)
-Ticket Takers at Basketball Game (Saturday)
-Clean-up after Basketball Game (Saturday)
-Memorabilia Sales Tables (Friday & Saturday)
-Spudnut Sales Table (Saturday)
Don't forget to order your Bomber Silk Mum. They are
only $9.67, and are beautiful. If you want your class
year on it, be sure and tell them the year. E-mail
Paula Beardsley Glenn. Don't forget the Trivia Contest!
Send your questions to Jim Hamilton. Test
will be handed out at Registration, and the winner will
be announced at the Basketball Game.
We will be having a DANCE CONTEST at the Soc Hop, so
start practicing. And be sure to dig your old clothes
out of the moth balls for our COSTUME CONTEST. Our Soc
Hop Chairman, Bob Gustavson has signed on a "Surprise"
Guest, and the "Sandmen" will also entertain us.
For other new happenings at the Reunion, the Minutes
of the last meeting are on the Reunion site.
Linda Belliston Boehning '63 - Reunion Secretary
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (67)
RE: R2K logo Wood grain Plaque
If you want one, send $5.00 to:
Pam E Nassen
PO Box 8
Ronald, WA 98940
I will bring all the pre-paid plaques with me to the
reunion. I will be at the registration table for the
60's; you can pick them up there. So if there are more
of you out there that want one of these GREAT LOOKING
wooden plaques let me know! They will be one of kind
and will not be available ever again!! When they are
gone they are GONE!!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger (67)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
I've heard a lot of comments about the famous "aqua
car". If my memory serves me correctly, I believe it
was used as a delivery car at one time for Denny's. I
could be wrong!
-Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: Kathy Wheat Fife (79)
RE: Mystery Bomber #3
You'd think we'd know who he is with such a great
picture! What class produced the button? I wish it was
'79, but I don't recognize the it from the late 70's...
how 'bout some of you late 80's grads looking at the
picture... I'm sure someone will remember him!!!
http://richlandbombers.1989.tripod.com/1989NatlGeo.htm
-Kathy Wheat Fife (79)
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>>From: John Koontz, Spudnut Lover
RE: Spudnuts
To Gary Behymer (64)
What would it cost to send spudnuts to 94565 area?
Thanks
-j.koo
Gary's Response: Sorry but I live 133 miles away from
the Spudnut Shop. We'll put this one in the Alumni
Sandstorm.
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March, 2000 ~ May, 2000