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18 Bombers & some funeral notice stuff today.
Bev Smith (52), Mike Clowes (54),
Marlene Manness (57WB), Cookie Baird (60),
Dennis Robertson (60), John Adkins (62),
Leoma Coles (63), Ron Richards (63),
Gregor Hanson (65), Patricia de la Bretonne (65),
John Allen (66), Ted Smith (66),
Dave Painter (72), Jeanne LaCroix (77),
Julie Ham (77), Kim Edgar (79),
Dawn Backer (81), Amanda Hitt (86)
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>>From: Bev Smith Jochen (52)
RE: Bob Miller (52) 1934-11/12/98
For over a year and a half I have been bothered by
the fact that we had no obituary nor remembrance of
any kind with which to honor our deceased classmate
and friend, Bob Miller. And now, thanks to the input
of Patti Cole Pierce (52), Bert Adkins Shipman (52)
and most especially Virginia Miller (49), I was able
to scan and insert two items from the Telluride [CO]
Weekly Planet's editorial page where Bob's
contribution to the Adaptive Ski Program - among other
things - is discussed.
If you will please "point & click!" on the following URL,
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/ Click on [1952]
and once there, find Bob Miller (deceased) in black,
underlined font, then "point & click!" on *that* which
will take you to the "RIP tribute" that Maren enhanced
and got all ready for me to install and is now in
place for your viewing...
You can also go directly to the site by entering
the following into your browser:
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/ Find Miller on this page and click.
Let me know what you think! Suggestions,
additions, etc. welcome!
Also! If you will notice - at the top of the 1952
web page - we feature Lewis & Clark and Sacajawea
grade school pictures taken in 1946-7. I am trying to
locate similar pictures of Marcus Whitman and
Jefferson (equal exposure) to form a "quadrangle",
completing the display. If anyone has either of those
two pictures and would be willing to allow me
"scanning privileges", I would appreciate it very much
and would return them right away...
Thanks!
-Bev Smith Jochen (52)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
To: Tom Tracy (55)
My memory has faded faster than...
No, I was not the DJ at the noon dances in the
Girls' gym (for you youngsters that was the original
gym for the then "new" high school). Don't even
remember them, which means they may have started
during your senior year. Sounds like it might have
been fun. Certainly more fun than having dances during
P.E. in the ninth grade.
As for "Cousin" Ben and the Tucker raffle; I think
that happened before we were "blessed" with his
presence. It was more than likely a publicity stunt
put on by someone who wanted the Tucker agency. In any
event, both the Tucker and the agency were short
lived.
Other mundane subjects:
Wasn't the "Rose Bowl" at the south end of town on
the river side of GWW, just before you got to the by-
pass "interchange"? This would put it on the current
golf course.
As for vehicles in the halls, I remember a plot to
have someone drive a Crossley "Hot Shot" down the main
hall as a campaign stunt during student body
elections. It was more than likely nipped in the bud
by the omniscient "Dutchman". Any one with thoughts on
this?
I really would like to write more on this, but the
memory cells are growing weaker by the day. And I have
to wait until September for my Spudnut fix.
Always Bombers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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>>From: Marlene Maness Isom Mulch (57WB)
RE: Horses
Hello,
My late husband Miles Isom (56) and his friend
Dick Theil (56) kept their horses down below the "Rose
Bowl". It would warm my heart if any of you remember
Miles and his horseback riding days. He had to lug his
saddle, which was bigger than he was in those days,
from his house on Cullum down to the pasture and back
again in the evening. He had many happy memories of
the hours he spent on the back of a horse.
-Marlene Maness Isom Mulch (57WB)
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>>From: Marilyn "Cookie" Baird Singletary (60)
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug 5th for a
North Richland get together in the Park. It will be a
BYOF lunch time picnic and there will be a big sign
marking the location behind the Hanford House.
Please pass the word to anyone you know who
attended John Ball or lived in North Richland.
Bombers do it better together...
-Marilyn "Cookie" Baird Singletary (60)
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>>From: Dennis Robertson Beatty (60)
RE: Request for Info
Was just curious about Bombers living on the Long
Beach Peninsula. Getting ready to retire (early
medical) and Doctor says sea level with sea air is
ideal climate. Wife and I Fell in love with internet
browsing of the peninsula but would like more from any
Bombers in the area.
Send email to: mailto:knd_beatty@msn.com
Thanks and if your a class of 60 bomber see ya
this weekend.
-Dennis Robertson Beatty (60)
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>>From: John Adkins (62)
RE: The R2K CD Photo Album
Beginning today (8-1-2000 and until 8-30-2000) I
will accept and fill orders for the CD Photo Album.
There are over 500 images in JPG format on the CD. I
have tested and successfully read the files on IBM,
IBM look alike, and IMAC computers.
Please send a check for $10.00 payable to the R2K
Committee, and include your mailing address - you know
so I can send you the CD by mail. I will work the CD
orders as I receive them at a best effort pace (I do
not intend to stay up all night to fill orders). I
truly believe you will enjoy these memories of R2K.
Let me thank all the folks who have contributed
pictures to the Bomber Web Site, Dave Isakson (63),
Judy Willox Hodge (61), Sue Elliott Homan (62),
Patti Snider Miller (65), Dave McAdie (79), and
David Rivers (65) for making images available for this CD.
-John Adkins (62)
R2K Committee
2409 Boulder
Richland, WA 99352
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>>From: Leoma Coles (63)
Thanks to Dave Hanthorn (63) for the memories! It
is great to be able to have friends with all that
information about our past... hope to hear more from
the class of '63.
Take care,
-Leoma Coles (63)
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>>From: Ron Richards (63)
To: Jim Hamilton (63)
I'm happy to see that you are concerned about the
endangered Snake River salmon, but don't worry about
my fishing adversely impacting them. Many studies have
shown that all 900 or so of the Southeast Alaska
trollers only catch two or three of the endangered
Snake River salmon a year. Think dams, Jim, if you're
looking for some way to help those fish. And I could
make a suggestion on which way to vote in Washington's
U.S. Senator race this November, but that would be
political.
-Ron Richards (63)
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>>From: Gregor Hanson (65)
RE: Class Song, motto, colors, flower, scholars, et al for '65
Fellow Bombers -
I'll jump in and provide information with regard
to the recently discussed topic of class song, motto,
colors, flower, scholars, etc. for the renowned Bomber
class of 1965 - celebrating our 35th class reunion
August 11-13 at the "Desert Inn"/Hanford House.
Sandra Hardin Koontz (65) has already informed the
readers of her heart touching story of the special
needs person singing our class song of "Climb Every
Mountain" acapella. This was definitely a song
selected from the "music of the times" even though we
dissed the Beatles, Beach Boys, Monkees, Dave Clark
Five, etc. I'm sure that tune makes you want to
sharpen the needle in your phonograph/record player,
set the turntable speed to 33 1/3 or 78 or whatever,
and place the large wax record album on the center
spindle - or clean off the heads of your 8 track
player, pop in the tape cartridge - and picture Julie
Andrews and the Von Trapp family running through the
flowers in the mountains singing the melody from the
Sound of Music soundtrack. Seems ironic that we have
lost two of our class members in mountain climbing
accidents!!
Class colors - mint green and ivory white. Guess
most classes must search the 64 count Crayola box to
come up with their chosen colors such as ice blue,
fuchsia, magenta, sterling silver, etc. instead of
Bomber Green and Gold!!
Class motto - Vini Vidi Vici - translation: "We
Came - We Saw - We Conquered" Obviously not a
statement for our class's basketball team as we became
fondly remembered as the one, if not the only, Bomber
hoop team from the mid 50s to mid 70s NOT to make it
to the Regional and/or State tournament!! Yakima's
Davis and Eisenhower high schools had outstanding
teams that year and represented the conference with
Davis winning the state title with an undefeated
season.
Class flower - Iris
Top scholars -
Gaynor Dawson - co-valedictorian
Paige Wheeler - co-valedictorian
Marsha Dallaire - co-salutatorian
Bob LeClair - co-salutatorian
Our class of '65 was well represented at the
recent R2K with almost 100 classmates attending and
two players on the alumni basketball team. Hope to see
as many as possible at the Class of '65's 35 year
reunion in less than 2 weeks!! Anyone wanting to play
golf that weekend drop me a note so I can schedule tee
times.
Bomber Cheers!
-Gregor Hanson (65)
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>>From: Patricia de la Bretonne (65)
Dear Myrna and Lequita,
It is such fun reading your comments here! I grew up
with both of you in my life in our church. To me you
were both unique, beautiful and somewhat mysterious
women.(girls).Don't ask why, I don't know. Anyway, you
are not forgotten---also your wonderful mother and
humourous father are in my memory forever.
Thank YOU for the memories,
Patricia de la Bretonne '65
ps--Tom Tracy, where is your sister JoAnn?
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>>From: John Allen (66)
RE: COLORS
I would like to second the sentiment expressed by
Jim House (63) in the 7/31/00 SANDSTORM regarding the
individual class colors. When I first started seeing
all this color drivel appear about a week or two ago,
it occurred to me that you could pretty much determine
which were the classes where the GUYS bothered to
participate in the voting. Of course Green & Gold were
never options, but in the case of the Class of '66
(Pink & Burgundy), I suspect the Gals probably
manipulated the voting so that we guys blew it off and
they got their way. As I remember (and I hate to),
even our graduation togas were those awful colors.
What's wrong with a little tradition? I say Green
& Gold for all class colors and where graduation is
concerned, Blue & White. How about a re-vote on the
class colors?
-John Allen (66)
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>>From: Ted Smith (66)
To: Jim Rice (75) and Tedd Cadd (66)
Oh yeah, the motorcycle did go into Mr. Gentle's
classroom. I think it was late spring of 1966. I don't
remember if I actually saw the motorcycle ride into
and out of Mr. Gentle's class from the hall outside
his classroom where my locker was, or if I just
visualize it from the descriptions rampant through the
school during the next class break. I don't know all
the details of the discussions in the room. I heard
that the infamous student (67) entered the class a
couple minutes late (right after lunch I believe)
every day with a Keep on Truckin' kind of strut,
gesture and greeting. Mr. Gentle, finally fed up with
the tardiness and disruption, chastised him for
wasting the class's time and more offensively for lack
of originality. The next day --- in came the
motorcycle. There must be 500 '66 and '67 grads who
know positively who that infamous student is. What's
the mystery?
The motorcycle parking complaint excuse could fit.
The Senior parking lot was right outside Mr. Gentle's
door but Mr. X, being a lowly junior, would have had
to park in the junior lot at the far end of the
school.
Lots of fun things happened that spring. The day
of our Senior Math final, probably the very last day
of school for us seniors, a bunch of us smuggled a few
gallon jugs of A&W Root beer and a huge box of Spudnuts
into Mr. Gentle's room. As he started class someone
announced that we had decided to have a little party
in his honor to show how much we really appreciated
his great teaching. He went along with it very calmly,
enjoying the conversation and spudnuts. After about
half an hour, as the little party was winding down, he
started passing out the exams and calmly said "You now
have 20 minutes to complete your final exams."
Many cheers for Mr. Gentle!! We really did learn
a lot from you.
-Ted Smith (66)
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>>From: Dave Painter (72)
RE: Col-High Cyclists Podium Finish at USCF Masters Nationals
Mark Painter, RHS class of 68, (50, Kamiakin
Teacher) and Jimalee Oren Painter, RHS class of 72,
(46, Owner, Sheep's Clothing in Richland) Place third
in both the Mixed Tandem Time Trial 90+ (mixed sex,
90+ combined age) and in the Mixed Tandem Road Race
70+. Both cyclist were representing the local bicycle
racing club "Finley Flyers".
The US Cycling Federation Masters Road Nationals
were held in Linton, Indiana last week.
Mark and Jimalee will be back in the Tri-Cities
about Wednesday.
-Dave Painter (72)
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>>From: Jeanne LaCroix Grant (77)
Thanks so much for the fun at R2K, even my
husband, J. Ed Grant (66WB), had to admit that he
enjoyed himself.
To: All local '77ers
We are trying to get together every first Saturday
of the month at the Crier 7:00pm. Even if you can't
make it this time come when you can, (come on all you
locals, I know there is a lot of you still here) It's
only a short time out of your busy schedules! WE ALL
NEED TO RELAX ONCE IN A WHILE!!!
To: Julie Ham Froehlich (77)
Do you remember the time we couldn't get a ride to
West Richland, Becky, you and I, so we walked, (just
to see some boys) and we tell our girls now that boys
should not rule there every waking thought, yea
right!!!
Well thanks again for all the hard work for R2K it was
really great and I vote for every 4 years to give more
classes the host year. And maybe we can get more
locals to show as they hear about how much fun they
are.
-Jeanne LaCroix Grant (77)
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>>From: Julie Ham Froehlich (77)
To: Bill Wingfield (67)
Yes, Jack Ham is my older brother. And you must be
related to Mike, correct?
-Julie Ham Froehlich (77)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
RE: Class Songs
I looked in the year book, no class song listed,
however "Sharing The Night Together" was our "Tolo
Dance" song.
To: Ron Richards (63)
I know you looking for real Bombers to help out
fishing, but if you can't have the real McCoy, how
about some Bomber offspring, maybe they still have
enough Bomber DNA be good fishermen. Good Luck!
Bomber Cheers!
-Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
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>>From: Dawn Backer Gerken (81)
We have started planning our 20th reunion and we
are looking for classmates. Please e-mail your name,
address, and e-mail address and anyone else's you may
have to DawnRHS81@aol.com Please do not assume we have
your address because chances are we don't.
Thanks,
-Dawn Backer Gerken (81)
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>>From: Amanda Hitt LaRiviere (86)
To: Mandy Holmes Taylor (97)
RE: Bev Aiello
She is doing very well. My husband and I ran into
her several weeks ago at the mall; she looked and
sounded great. She and her husband were getting ready
for a trip to Italy. They usually have a booth at the
fair for their family's hearing clinic. Stop by and
tell her how much she means to you. Great lady! I had
the pleasure of being in her class and then working
with her at Carmichael. Her recovery is truly an
inspiration.
RE: Kamiakin rivalry
You asked for stories; and I have a good one! In
the boys' basketball season of 84-85, Richland was
predicted to finish last in the Big 9. Most of our
guys weren't even 6', and Kamiakin's were all giants.
To make a long story short, I believe (I'm sure
someone will correct me if I'm wrong :) we lost each
regular season game we played against Kamiakin and
then again in Districts. But in the game that
mattered, Regionals, we won by 1 point.
Terry Duncan made a great shot in the last seconds
of the game after someone on the Kamiakin team
traveled. Best of all, it was on their court! We got
to go to State; Kamiakin stayed home. My Dad took some
WONDERFUL pictures at that game. They show the
Kamiakin student section standing, stunned in
disbelief. The Richland students are going absolutely
nuts. Priceless. I remember that in the parking lot
after the game, someone torched Becky Martin Valdez'
green pompom. (How dare they!!) I don't think that
season started the rivalry, but it certainly
intensified it.
-Amanda Hitt LaRiviere (86)
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8 Bombers and 1 non Bomber
Dick Epler (52), Tom Tracy (55),
Gus Keeney (57), Lolly Philips (57),
Clark Riccobuono (71), Mike Davis (74),
Mary Foley (77), Jenny Smart (87)
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>>From: Dick Epler (52)
RE: Sandstorm Radiation Article (referenced by Kim
Edgar Leeming (79) in 8/1/00 Sandstorm.
Recently, Rick Maddy (67) expressed an interest in
more articles on nuclear radiation (7/29/00). Then on
8/1/00, Kim Edgar Leeming (79) drew our attention to
the Associate Press news piece "Nuclear Waste May Help
Cancer." So I thought I'd offer the following
observations.
For those who may not have read the news article,
the author, Duncan Mansfield, is reporting on the use
of Bismuth-213 to treat patients with acute myeloid
leukemia for which the cure rate is only 30 to 40%
using aggressive chemotherapy. If you've seen the
Julia Roberts movie, Dying Young, you'll be able to
appreciate the sadness of going through such a
debilitating therapy (chemo) only to suffer continued
relapses, eventually resulting in "dying young." The
promise of a Bismuth-213 therapy is in the use alpha
particles to destroy the *residual* cancer cells that
remain in the blood and bone marrow after chemo has
been completed. NOTE: Chemotherapy has been described
as a technique that brings the patient as close to
death as possible without succeeding.
The decay of Bi-213 produces an alpha particle
(i.e., a Helium nucleus) with an energy of 5.9 Mev
that is very effective in destroying living tissue in
the near (very near) vicinity. But it can't tell the
difference between a cancer cell and a healthy cell,
so the trick is to attach the Bismuth isotope to
something that can. The technique used by the
researchers at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer
Center in New York is to attach the Bismuth-213
isotope to cancer antibodies produced by the patient's
own immune system. This allows the "targeted"
destruction of specific cancer cells and is called
"alpha particle immunotherapy." Most important the
technique has general application to a host of other
cancers besides leukemia for which human testing will
be done (necessary for certification). In theory, it
could also result in eliminating chemotherapy
entirely, but again that hasn't been tested yet.
Another advantage of Bismuth-213 is that its half-
life of 46-minutes is sufficient to do the work in a
reasonable time, while producing by-products that are
then eliminated in the urine.
The AP's spin was to tie this marvelous medical
research to "nuclear waste," which if you're a
"downwinder" evokes visions of bubbling tanks and
brown clouds of radioactive Iodine (scary stuff). In
truth, "waste" is a bit misleading in this case. The
source of Bismuth-213 is Oak Ridge's stored Uranium-
233 that was intentionally produced for use in
commercial nuclear reactors. Only after the activists
destroyed the promise of producing electrical power
"too-cheap-to-meter" did the U-233 become "waste." And
so it has been stored for these many years at Oak
Ridge at a cost of $15 million per year. Recently DOE
has authorized the extraction of Bi-213 from the U-233
storage vault for cancer therapy.
One of the things DOE has not authorized, however,
is the restart of the FFTF reactor at Richland for the
production of almost any isotope the medical community
could desire. The FFTF research reactor has a neutron
flux spectrum unmatched by anything existing in the
world in 1995 (when I retired -- don't know about
today). It is an extremely versatile and safe reactor
and it's a pity it was shut down in 1991 (I think).
Unofficially, it was shut down for two reasons: 1)
Washington State doesn't want anything to do with
nuclear stuff; and 2) the present Administration wants
to build a new reactor for producing Tritium and
medical isotopes in Tennessee (wonder why Tennessee?).
-Dick Epler (52)
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>>From: Tom Tracy (55)
Dear Patty:
Nice to hear from you. JoAnn is living near Kettle
Falls. I remember your parents and what kind,
considerate people they were in our Richland Nazarene
Church. Sounds like things are going well for you.
Best regards.
Has anyone considered CDs of old Sandstorms and
Columbians? Lost both of mine in a 1969 Winter Flood
in Boston. Might be interesting therapy for classmates
to review as they "embellish" history. Of course, we
can wait a few years for the "contact lens
w/electronic chip" that will transmit all
data/pics/graphics/audio at the blink of an eye... but
until then CD's might be the best option. Richard
Johnson, Sandstorm /Columbian photographer, Laura Dean
Kirby Armstrong and others might have a good selection
of pics. Wayne Campbell, Sports Writer and the
youngest radio sportscaster in Tri-City history could
contribute dramatically to such an effort. He was the
most articulate sportscaster in the state... a talent
well worth taking into his legal career. If you can
continue to expand Internet links together or produce a
historical CD together it might find a broad interest.
Who knows what next technological breakthrough might
do for us... Remember, in 1970, we could have ruled
the world with a Commodore 64? Instead it was keypunch
machines and freight car loads of punch cards. Good
luck. Be sure to get Mike Clowes to line up the best
music of the 50s. You can bet Mike has list of the top
20 from '40-Y2K in his hip pocket.
Keep thinking the good thoughts of Happy Bomber Days.
-Tom Tracy (55)
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>>From: Elsa "Lolly" Phillips Schultz (57)
I had a wonderful time at R2K. I truly appreciate
all the hard work of those involved and will offer to
assist with some future reunions as I drive from Boise
quite frequently to see my Dad who still lives in
Richland. I have attended all the reunions of the
class of '57 and always enjoyed reconnecting with
classmates. What was special about R2K was seeing
alumni from other classes.
One touching moment for me was a chance
opportunity to talk to Ginger Rose Reed (55) at the
picnic on Sunday. As we were talking, she looked at my
name tag and asked me if I was a sister of Dean
Phillips who had attended many of her classes at
Sacajawea grade school. She said that she not only
remembered Dean but had thought of him often through
the years. Dean was one of the two Richland kids who
died of polio in Richland in 1950 when it was an
epidemic throughout much of the Northwest. He had only
gotten to attend 7th grade at Carmichael for about 2
weeks when he became ill. It was certainly a real
tragedy for my family and it meant so much to know
that someone remembered him. As I see people who
graduated from Columbia high school in 1955, it is hard
not to think that Dean would have also graduated with
them if he had lived. In fact, we have all the
pictures of Dean's classes at Sacajawea, and many of
his classmates did go on to graduate from Columbia
high School. Somehow, having someone remember him made
the time he lived seem more real to me. Thank you,
Ginger Rose.
-Elsa "Lolly" Phillips Schultz (57)
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>>From: Gus Keeney (57)
RE: Bombers in Yuma AZ
To: Any Bombers in the Yuma AZ area
Are there any of the Bomber Type persons located
in the Yuma AZ area other than Tony Tellier and Me?
Either permanent or Snow Birds?
-Gus Keeney (57)
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>>From: Clark Riccobuono (71)
RE: Still a Hydro Fan
Hello fellow Bombers.
I attended the annual Hydro Races again this year.
It was great to see the old town, arts and craft fair
and the old stomping grounds. Did not see any of the
fellow Bomber rebel rousers, but was a good day at the
98% races. Times have changed since the days of
backing the flatbed truck up to the river with the ice
chest full of beer! The crowds are great and so much
more under control. Sure was fun back in the 70s!
One plug for the class of 71: One of our Bombers owns
a Peach, Cherry, and Apple orchard in Meadow Springs
area of Richland. French's. If one has not had their
peaches, its a must. They sell only off the farm. This
is the best fruit around and its right in your back
yard. Go Robin and family!
Very sorry to read about Darvi Markfelder. I was
very good friends of her late mother and brother
Bruce. She was truly a nice person.
Love to all the family.
-Clark Riccobuono (71)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
To: Class of 74
Seems to me there was some heated discussions back
in 1974 about what our class motto was to be. If
memory serves me right the majority of the people (or
a few of us, anyway) wanted the motto to be "If you
don't go all the way, why go at all?" Now, either the
administration and/or a group of fellow classmates
thought this was inappropriate and it was not chosen
as our motto. I don't even know what the winning motto
was. I'm sure it was your typical "touchy-feely" type
motto like "Reach for the stars, smell the flowers and
eat some dirt." or something like that! Can any 74
classmates shed some light on this? Was there some
disagreement about the chosen motto? Am I just
imagining all this? Or am I just lying??
-Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: Mary Foley Bazzano (77)
To Tami Lyons Zirians (76)
RE: The Theme from Mahogany.
You are right, it must have been the swing choir
with Pam singing lead. I seem to remember going to a
party at Steve Weinberg's house during the summer
afterwards (Pam would have just graduated I think) and
having her sort of perform. A momentous moment in my
life as it was the first night I was seriously late
getting home and got the famous lecture from parents
who had stayed up til 4am.....
-Mary Foley Bazzano (77)
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>>From: Jenny Smart Page (87)
RE: Kamiakin Game
To: Amanda Hitt LaRiviere (86)
Amanda,
You're right. That was an exciting night. I had
just received my driver's license that day, and it was
my first "solo night adventure" with friends to a
game. It was the first of many for my co-horts and me,
and my faithful ol' '66 Bug (oh how I wish I still had
that car). Needless to say, we got "lost" on the way
home, just so we could drive around for a while
longer.
Oh, yeah... the game was really good too.
-Jenny Smart Page (87)
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>>From: Mike Pyle
RE: Mark S. Black
Hi
My name is Mike Pyle. I have put together a web
site dedicated to the men who gave there lives with
the 9th Marines.
While doing research on these men I came across
your posting. If any one has a picture or pictures of
Mark they can loan or E-mail me to be placed on his
tribute it would be appreciated. View site at
www.blueridge.net/mpyle
Thank You
-Mike Pyle ( GOMER )
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/2/00
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Gene Keller (50), Dick Pierard (52),
Ginger Rose (55), MLou Williams (60),
Ron Richards (63), Vikki Kestell (70),
Brad Wear (71), Merle Huesties (72),
Vivian Good (74), Katrina Norwood (81),
Jim Moran (87)
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>>From: Gene Keller (50)
RE: Col. High Senior Class of 1950
CLASS COLORS: Silver and Blue
CLASS FLOWER: Red Rose
CLASS MOTTO: As the world progresses, progress with it.
VALEDICTORIAN: Lorna Erickson (deceased)
SALUTATORIAN: Catherine Baudendistel
Submitted by Gene Keller in preparation of the 50th
class reunion on September 8th, 9th and l0th. If you
are still breathing, show up, you will be among
friends.
-Gene Keller (50)
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>>From: Dick Pierard (52)
Lolly Phillips' account of the tragic death of her
brother, Dean, brought back sad memories. I remember
the event very clearly as I knew the family well (we
went to the same church) and it made a deep impression
on me. In fact, in my regular history lecture on the
Black Plague of the 14th century I tell the students
that great epidemics have afflicted humanity
throughout the ages, even down to our century. Then I
remind them that they have no comprehension of the
terror that something so recent as polio held for
people of my generation and older, and I cite this
very personal instance of how it could strike
anywhere, without warning or recourse. It really
astounds me that there are still some who refuse the
vaccination, even though it has virtually eliminated
the threat of polio and made childhood so much safer
for the current generation.
Lolly, thanks for reminding me of this. It was
good to see you again at R2K.
-Prof. Dr. Richard Pierard (52)
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>>From: Ginger Rose Reed (55)
To: Elsa "Lolly" Phillips Schultz (57)
Thank you for your kind words. I enjoyed talking
with you at the park that day. Your brother, Dean
Phillips, was the first of our classmates we lost to
death and it made a big impression on me - to have
someone so young no longer there - and also made me
begin to question what happens when we die. At that
time I had not even lost a grandparent, so questions
about death were new to me. I have a copy of an
excerpt from a book which really touched me - the
woman who wrote it talks about how as long as there is
someone here who remembers the person who has passed
on, that person still lives - the author put it much
better and I will try to find it and e-mail it to you
directly.
I hope to see you again at another Richland reunion.
-Ginger Rose Reed (55)
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>>From: MLou Williams (60)
I was just reading about smelling the flowers and
eating some dirt when the class of '60 motto came to
me: "Forward ever, backward never, the future lies
within ourselves." I think it came from Barbara
Stanfield. Anyway, I remember hearing it for the first
time in the Sandstorm room at Col Hi. Well, not that
anyone would remember me, but I can't be at the class
of '60 reunion this weekend. I was recently diagnosed
with asthma and even with the meds, puffers and
mantras, it's pretty hard to breathe in this weather.
I'll be at home floating around in the pool (one of my
two material goals in life - the other is a baby
grand, black finish). I spent last weekend in Richland
at Mom's, who doesn't believe in air conditioning, has
a cat, many many houseplants, and such a flourishing
back yard (rain forest style) that has slugs! The
dear doctor (who is much younger than I!) recommended
I move above the tree line. Does that mean I have to
live on a mountain? Anyway have great fun this
weekend.
Regards.
-MLou Williams (60)
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>>From: Ron Richards (63)
RE: Alaska Salmon Fishing Anyone?
I am looking for a deck hand for commercial salmon
trolling in Southeast Alaska aboard a fairly nice 50
foot fiberglass freezer boat from approximately August
12 through September 25. Anyone considered from 18
through 78. If you're older than 78 you probably
didn't graduate from RHS so you wouldn't do as well.
No experience necessary, just a good attitude, good
health, and an interest in Alaska salmon fishing.
Please send me an e-mail if you are interested.
-Ron Richards (63)
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>>From: Vikki Kestell (70)
RE: Class of 1967 web site
I've just revised and added new pictures to the
R2K slide show. Check it out! Still want your R2K pics,
so send 'em on in!
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On another note, doing a slide show with all the
R2K pics like I did for the class of 67 would be easy
enough. Would just need to FTP the files to the site.
The advantage is being able to look at all of them
without going back and forth to the link page. Also, I
used PowerPoint 2000, and you'll notice that the
picture quality is much improved on the class of 67
site.
TTFN!
-Vikki Kestell (70)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
RE: (ai) The Credibility Crisis
To: Mike Davis (74)
No you're not imagining things regarding your
class motto. It's a Denny's plot. The food is
chemically enhanced, and a side effect is the loss of
memory. It was originally designed to force people to
eat more at Denny's but, well you know what the side
effects are. They probably will be the next government
target for the surgeon general, or the Ex-tobacco
lawyers. I've requested a complete listing of all
Denny's from Advantica, (Denny's parent company) and I
should have it any day now. The bat girls pin-up
section is proudly displayed on the inside cover.
-Brad Wear (71)
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>>From: Merle Huesties Estrin (72)
Would love to get in contact with people that I
went to school with.
-Merle Huesties Estrin (72)
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>>From: Vivian Good Rogalsky (74)
RE: Class of '74 motto
To: Mike Davis (74)
You were right Mike, our class motto was a touchy
feely kind of thing. "Keep your face to the sunshine
and you cannot see the shadow". What the heck does
that mean? Makes you wonder where our heads were
doesn't it?
-Vivian Good Rogalsky (74)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From Katrina Norwood Swanson (81)
Date: Mon Jul 31 13:33:11 2000
Class of 1981
Pleased to find this web page. My family and I were in
WA the week end of the 2000 party. I did not have
enough info to get it together in time to go, so I sat
it out. I did hear that if was fun for all. I would
enjoy hearing from any one of the class of "81" ,that
have information on class reunions. Or just information
on friends.
-Katrina Norwood Swanson (81)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/4/00
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Tom Tracy (55), John Northover (59),
Gary Behymer (64), Mike Davis (74),
Kim Edgar (79), Melanie Orgill (83)
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>>From: Tom Tracy (55)
To: Gene Keller (50)
Thanks for being a great role model for all the
kids in Richland who wanted to become a Bomber
Basketball Player. You were a hero to so many of us.
Your acts of kindness to little kids who were barely
as tall as a basketball and your friendliness to
everyone you met will always be remembered. I am
grateful your smile and encouragement. It helped a kid
who had to crank the ball 270 degrees to elevate it
above the rim.
You were a Bomber Basketball Player Par Excellenté
But to us you were an even better human being. My
Father often pointed to you and said, "Now that's the
kind of player you should grow up to be like."
Richland in the 50s, provided the best of times
and advantages, unrecognized and unknown to many
generations. Some things were worth keeping. I am
reminded when I look at my grown sons and
grandchildren that I can't say "things aren't what
they used to be"... without including myself.
Hey, Gene, do you recall in 1950 when you were in
Grandview helping broadcast that Bomber football
game?... you and the commentator were on the upper
step of the bleachers... you were nudged backwards and
stepped off and fell some distance to the ground....
we thought we had lost our star guard. Took everyone's
breath away. Glad you weren't hurt. Seems like Whitey
Schell (Our own Pete Maravich) came to town after his
home town near Vancouver was flooded He was some kind
of player too. A fun guy.
Junior Williams, came to R2K and was our most
"Experienced Veteran Bomber" on board. He was one of
the "faster than a speeding bullet Bomber Guards".
Wish he had suited up with us. Have a great '50
celebration and many happy returns to you and all your
Bomber classmates.
-Tom Tracy (55)
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>>From: John Northover (59)
RE: Class of '59 stuff
The last great class of the '50s ... the Class of '59 had:
CLASS FLOWER: Artemisia
CLASS MOUNTAIN: Flat Top
CLASS SONG: "M-I-C-K-E-Y R-A-T ... TRA-LA-LA-LA .."
CLASS MEAL: Lunch
CLASS MOTTO: "Memories are Made to be Forgotten"
CLASS NUMBER: "42"
CLASS DIRECTION: South-by-EastWest
CLASS COLORS: Puckia and Gereeniam - With Chunks
CLASS ANIMAL: Jackius Rabbitus - "Lepus"
CLASS TEACHER: Mr. William Tucopinka - Mathamagics
CLASS FOOD: Equus Caballus Burger - Hold the Mayo!
CLASS SIGN: STOP
CLASS WEAPON: Single Shot 22 - Remington
CLASS ROAD: George Washington Way
CLASS LETTER: "R"
CLASS LIGHT: Porch
CLASS DANCE: Jitter-Bug
CLASS TOWN: Pasco
CLASS DRINK: Brewed and Aged - "Artisian Water"
as I remember ....
-John Northover (59)
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
RE: http://AllGallery.tripod.com/IMAGES/RichlandRocketSociety.gif
Anybody know anything about the Richland Rocket Society?
-Gary Behymer (64)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
To: Brad Wear (71)
Very interesting angle about Denny's. We are
definitely not alone!
To: Vivian Good
Thanks for the clarification on our class motto.
Just makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside, doesn't it?
-Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: Kim Edgar (79)
RE: All Class Reunion Photo
I was looking through the [R2K LINKS] reunion
photo's, I just came across all of us in the Bomber
Bowl. To my surprise there was a Mushroom Cloud behind
us. How creative! I love it! If you haven't seen it
yet, check it out!
Bomber Cheers!
-Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: Melanie Orgill Meinhardt (83)
RE: Location of paintings in Chief Jo
I am sending this copy to you since I am not sure
what links it might be applicable to.
Before Chief Jo was moth balled and later
remolded, located up on the upper floor (the Gym side)
right at the very end of the hall was the Outdoorlife
class and I think History as well. In 1979 or there
abouts I think Mr. Flynn was teaching. I couldn't
quite remember because I couldn't find my year book.
Anyway, on the wall of that Outdoorlife class was some
paintings that the students painted on the wall above
the windows. One was a duck hunter sitting down,
another I can remember was some Bighorn sheep and I
think some others but I am not sure. What happened to
the pictures? Were they destroyed when Chief Jo was
remolded or are they still there?
If anyone knows, email ,
addressed to Melanie.
-Melanie Orgill Meinhardt (83)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/5/00
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Tom Hughes (56), Ed Wood (62),
Mary Collins (63), Brad Wear (71)
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>>From: Tom Hughes (56)
To: Tom Tracy (55)
Tom,
I remember the noon dances very well. They were in
the old Girls' gym. Mr. Haag, the vice Principal gave
the lettermen's club permission to use the gym for
dances to raise money for projects. Dave Barfuss and I
got the equipment from the Projection Room and several
of us went down to Korten's to buy the first group of
records. I think we bought the 10 top hits of that
week.
We charged 5 cents to get in and every week we
would go to Koran's and buy any of the top 10 that we
did not already have. Members of the lettermen's club
would help out and kind of act like bouncers when
necessary. I remember John Meyers was a very effective
Bouncer. I don't remember how much we made but I
believe it was very successful.
Another project the lettermen's club did was a
Princess election where the people bought votes. I
think it was something like 10 cents for 100 votes. I
believe Louis Wyrets (Spelling) was the final winner.
-Tom Hughes (56)
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>>From: Ed Wood (62)
To: Gary Behymer (64)
Re: Richland Rocket Society
I was one of the late comers to this small group.
We had one square mile of sagebrush and tumbleweed
(surprise?) covered land on a free lease from AEC to
set up a model rocket launching base. We had a launch
bunker and an observation bunker, built, as I recall
of railroad ties. Rockets were made from aluminum,
usually electrical wiring conduit, powered with various
mixtures of zinc/sulphur. Shots were made at night to
allow photos, even though the quick solid fuel burn
didn't leave too much of a light trail. We would paint
the tail fins with day-glow paint, because the rockets
would embed themselves in the sand, leaving the tail
fins exposed. We would seek out the tail fins the next
day as we roamed the countryside in dune buggies,
looking for the remains of the previous night's shots.
We had the chance to try various ideas for two and
three stage rockets, parachute retrieval, and even
launched a spider into "outer" space!
Dave Henry, Rod Shanks and I may have been some of
the last to use the facility. Lacking a dune buggy, we
tooled around the desert in Dave's Buick with the
straight 8 cylinder engine -- not as maneuverable as
one might want, but it worked.
I believe Mike Waggoner (60) might have been in on
the set up of this group -- I'd like to learn more of
the history myself!
-Ed Wood (62)
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>>From: Mary Collins Burbage (63)
My husband and I took advantage of the good
weather today and visited Mt St. Helens. At one of the
Visitor Centers, they had newspaper articles regarding
the eruption. One of the newspapers had an article on
Beverly Wetherald (63). She was staying at a cabin
with a friend when the mountain erupted. They had been
allowed to be in the red zone because her friend was
doing some scientific experiments on the mountain.
Included in the article was a picture of Beverly taken
the night before the eruption. She looked so pretty
and happy in the picture. Although I had known that
she had died in the eruption, seeing her picture and
reading the article made it so real. If any of you get
up to Mt St. Helens be sure to stop at the Hofstetter
(sp) Visitors' Center and read the newspaper articles,
especially the one about Beverly.
On a happier note - we saw many wild flowers,
chipmunks, squirrels and a herd of elk up there. It
was so nice to see the plants, wild flowers and wild
life coming back in such abundance!
-Mary Collins Burbage (63)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
To: Bonnie Bushnell (71)
Bonnie contact me again via e-mail.
-Brad Wear (71)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/6/00
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes (54), Sharon Bee (55),
Millie Finch (54), Marie Rupert (63),
Maren Smyth (64), Shelley Williams (84)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
To: Tom Tracy (55)
Tom,
You give too much credit to the memory cells. The
last gig I worked in radio was in 1971, which is about
the end of my musical knowledge insofar as "pop" music
is concerned. If it has anything to do with disco,
hip-hop, rap or heavy metal, you need to find another
expert. I agree with the "South Park" kids when they
say Phil Collins sucks big time.
RE: Other odds and ends dept.
Is it my imagination, or has the opossum
population of this part of the world been depleted
since Taco Bell got into the "99 cent wars" with
McDonald's and Burger King? Makes one wonder.
Who ever suggested it, the "Bat Girl Wall of Fame"
in a Denny's near you is a great idea. It would get
your mind off the food.
R2K reunions every fourth year is probably the
best in sharing the load. As someone suggested, check
with the good folks at Club 40. I don't think the
weekend after Labor Day would work too well for the
younger folk, as they would probably have kiddies in
school, etc.
Until the next time the mood strikes,
Bombers aweigh!
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg (54)
RE: VIDEO - R2K BASKETBALL GAME
Is there any word when these videos might be ready
for purchase. I sent my money in some time ago and
haven't heard anything yet. Is there someone out there
that can answer my question?
Thank you.
-Millie Finch Gregg (54) Have a great day, Bombers!!
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>>From: Sharon Bee Burks (55) SBurks6281@aol.com
I was so sorry to read about the passing of Maxine
Purkhiser in this morning's TCH. She will long be
remembered by this community. My thoughts and prayers
are with Carol (56) and Jerry (54) and their families.
-Sharon Bee Burks (55)
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>>From: Marie Rupert Hartman (63)
Does anyone know how much longer I have to wait to
receive my copy of the picture taken in the Bomber
Bowl on the Saturday of the R2K reunion? I was told
about two to three weeks, but we are long past that!
-Marie Rupert Hartman (63)
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>>From: Maren Smyth (64)
RE: Votes on Next All Class Reunion
Another light day today -- Not too many voting (so
far), but here they are:
Every year: 1
Every 3 years: 2
Every 4 years: 4
Every 5 years: 13
Every 6 years
Every 7 years: 1
Every 8 years
Every 10 years: 1
Let's take "every 5" and Every 10" out of the
running. That would put the burden on the SAME
classes every 5 or 10 years. I thing "Every 4" would
give every class a shot at it.
Call it:
R2K2, R2K3: 3
R2k2, R2k3, R2k4: 2
R2004, R2008: 1
R2.005K, R2.010K, R2.015K: 1
What do YOU think????
-Maren Smyth (64)
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>>From: Shelley Williams Robillard (84)
RE: rockets
To all of you writing in about the rocket club. Go
and rent the movie October Sky. I think you will get a
huge kick out of it!
-Shelley Williams Robillard (84)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/7/00
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Gus Keeney (57), Ed Borasky (59),
John Adkins (62), Tim Smyth (62),
Marie Ruppert (63), Dan Henry (68),
Betti Avant (69), Diane Carpenter (72),
Debra Dawson (74WB)
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>>From: Gus Keeney (57)
RE: Reunions
Maren,
Sue and I would vote for every 3 Years just to
spread out the work loads.
To: Shelley Williams Robillard (84)
I agree on the film "October Sky". What a great
film!! Not the ordinary high budget, fire breathing,
monster explosions kind of drivel that seems to come
out these days.
-Gus Keeney (57)
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>>From: Ed Borasky (59)
RE: All Bomber Reunions
Well, I just had the 40th for class of '59 last
year. Then I went to Club 40 in September and it was
mostly 45th and 50th reunions. I live in Portland, so
it is no big deal for me to get up to Richland. But a
few Bombers live further away (Roughly 1/3 away from
the Northwest, 2/3 in the Northwest). So I would vote
for every year for Bombers still living in the
Northwest (one day from Richland by car) and every
five for Bombers world-wide!
RE: Rocket Club
Yeah ... I knew some of the early guys in the
rocket club. Alan Waggoner (59) was one of the
ringleaders. I covered them for the Sandstorm.
Speaking of the Sandstorm, is there any way we
could get old Sandstorms scanned in on the web? Quite
a few of the annuals are there :-)
-Ed Borasky (59)
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[I hereby nominate Ed to head the "Old Sandstorms On
The Web" Committee. -Maren]
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>>From: John Adkins (62) - R2K Picture Committee
On Friday 8/4/2K I approved the final changes to
the composition of the picture from the Bomber Bowl -
Our Graphics composition support folks will create a
negative, which I will deliver the Photo Specialist to
have the prints made.
I recognize it has taken some time - I am
confident however that when you see the results you
will agree that the wait was worth it, and understand
that we have not been idle on this project. The
Graphics Support organization has composed a really
big time killer memory of the R2K.
-John Adkins (62)
R2K Picture Committee
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>>From: Tim Smyth (62)
RE: Rocket Club
To: Shelley Williams Robillard (84)
I agree. "October Sky" was a very wholesome movie
and I enjoyed it very much. I took my 4 year old
granddaughter. She grasped most of it, but a few
things conveniently and thankfully went over her head.
On the other end of the spectrum, "The Green Mile"
was AWESOME.
-Tim Smyth (62)
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>>From: Marie Ruppert Hartman (63)
My thanks to Jeanie Walsh (63) and John Adkins (62)
for letting me know that the pictures will be out soon
and why it has taken so long. My husband and I had
such a good time at the R2K weekend that we would like
to see it continue.
I agree that every four years would be a good way
to space out the reunions. It would be easy to
remember - same as the presidential elections!
-Marie Ruppert Hartman (63)
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>>From: Dan Henry (68)
RE: Dances
Does anyone remember the local bands we had in the
60s? I remember the Good, Bad, and the Ugly and Cold
Duck because my brother was in them but I can't
remember anymore. Old age or too much fun in the 70s.
I sure did enjoy the weekend dances at the teen
center, the dances at West Richland and the street
dances in Kennewick.
-Dan Henry (68)
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>>From: Betti Avant (69)
RE: all school reunions
I vote for every 4 years and R2K:2.
I have lived in several small rural towns and they
do this every year with a different class honored (if
it is a milestone year, like a 50th). However, most of
our classes were so large it would not be practical.
So I vote as above.
-Betti Avant (69)
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>>From: Diane Carpenter Kipp (72)
RE: senior pictures from Marlins
Just before the R2K reunion (I think) I contacted
someone about getting proofs from senior class
pictures. Mine were taken at Marlin's, but I think my
contact was someone with some kind of historical
society in Richland. (Which makes sense, considering
how long ago the pictures were taken.) Anyway, the
person never got back to me and I've lost the
information. Does anyone have a clue what I am talking
about and the name and/or phone number I should
contact? Is Marlin's still in Uptown, with the same
name? Thanks for any info.
-Diane Carpenter Kipp (72)
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>>From: Debra Dawson Fogler (74WB)
We visited Mt. St. Helens in 1990. Driving from
the visitors' center, we saw a doe along side the
road, so we stopped. She was trying to draw our
attention away from the fawn she'd just given birth
to, which was as yet too wobbly-legged to stand. We
watched for a few minutes, remaining in the vehicle so
as not to scare either mother or baby too badly.
Finally, she coaxed the newborn into a standing
position and moved it off into the woods, out of
sight. Witnessing, literally, the rebirth of this
ravaged region was really something. Anyone driving
down I-5 in 1980 would have seen the forest laid waste
like a tumble of pick-up-sticks, and the Toutle River
a sludgy mess of mud and timber. It's comforting that
Mother Nature can be so resilient.
Thanks for the Mt. St. Helen memories.
-Debra Dawson Fogler (74WB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/8/00
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Rich Baker (58), Janet Wilgus (59),
Sharon Roos (59), Cheryl Weihermiller (60),
Judy Willox (61), Ed Wood (62),
Helen Cross (62), Kathy Rathvon (63),
Michael West Rivers (68WB), Rick Valentine (68),
Matt Paasch (73), Don Jepsen (80),
Jenny Smart (87)
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>>From: Rich Baker (58)
RE: All Class Reunions
Every 4 sounds great.
-Rich Baker (58)
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>>From: Janet Wilgus Beaulieu (59)
To: Ed Borasky: (59)
Ed,
Tom (Beaulieu) was a member of that Rocket Club
too, and yes, we rented "October Sky" and loved it. In
the same genre "Radio Flyer" is a film I would
recommend. (And, I'll take this opportunity to
recommend one of my all time favorites, "Cinema
Paradiso" just because -- if you like old fashioned,
sweet, romantic films, this one is for you, friends --
it's in Italian, but you'd never know it!! The
"implied translation" is effortless and lovely.) Oh
my, have I started something here?? Didn't intend to,
but...
Also, I have several of the Sandstorms from the
years 1958 and 1959 -- I would forward them to be
scanned for our site. The senior "Profiles" are fun to
read and of course, there are the lovely "Princesses"
and turns out, most entertaining, the ads of local
stores -- the depicted fashions sure bring back a lot
of memories -- time spent on really important things
like "What are you going to wear???"
Speaking of that, do any of my Carmichael
classmates remember that after we learned to make a
gathered skirt (from Mrs. Lusabrink and Mrs. Anderson)
we made ours from the same fabric so we could all
"dress alike" on a chosen day!! We were "tho thilly"
and so very young!! I recall the skirt of black, gray
and white large plaid -- several highly starched
crinoline petticoats, too!! I think our favorite
accessory was a white leather "bucket bag" and our
shoes were called "Rabbit Ears!!" They were an
advanced form of the suede "duck bills." Wow, don't
know where that info has been stored, but wish I could
recall everything so easily!!
See ya -- all you Bombers are "really neat-o!!"
-Janet Wilgus Beaulieu (59)
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>>From: Sharon Roos Kent (59)
I vote for every 11 years so it doesn't effect the
same reunions every time, and it is far enough apart to
keep it special.
-Sharon Roos Kent (59)
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>>From: Cheryl Weihermiller Wagner (60)
To: MaryLou Williams (60)
Wasn't our class motto "Ever forward, never
backward; in ourselves the future lies"? Did not know
that Barbara Stanfield came up with it. Don't have my
senior annual any longer or I would check on the
motto.
How was the reunion, anyone who attended?
-Cheryl Weihermiller Wagner (60)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
To: Diane Carpenter Kipp (72)
RE: Marlin's Senior Pictures
The person that you contacted might have been me.
I did email someone around that time about this. I
gave them the address, phone number and email of the
museum that you need to contact. I don't know if that
was you or not, but here it is anyway. It is well
worth it to get them. And there is a photo shop over
in Kennewick that handles black and white and did my
junior and senior pics from those old negatives and
did a beautiful job. They do it right there, so there
is no chance of your negs getting lost in any mail or
etc. because of that.
The name of the museum is CREHST Museum; 95 Lee Blvd;
Richland, WA 99352; Phone #: 509-943-9000;
CREHST Museum/
The name of the photo shop is Precision Photo
Services; 7515 W, Deschutes Av. Kennewick, WA 99336;
Phone #: 509-783-2124. The lady that one use to
contact at the museum was Gwen Leth, but just about
anyone there could help you.
Hope this is what you are looking for; and go get
them negs, gal, you will be glad you did!!! I hope
that any of you just thinking about doing this saves
this info and goes and does it!! You WON'T be sorry!
Bomber Cheers,
-Judy Willox Hodge (61)
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>>From: Ed Wood (62)
RE: [Old] Sandstorms on the web
To: Ed Borasky (59)
If you have the resources to put these up on the
web, I know many would love to see them. I have most
of volumes 16 and 17 -- 1959 - 1961 if you like!
-Ed Wood (62)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk (62)
To: Maren Smyth (64)
Hi!!
I agree that we should share the burden, so I vote
to hold an R2K2 in 4 years, than an R2K3 in another 4
and so on.
-Helen Cross Kirk (62)
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>>From: Kathy Rathvon (63)
RE: All Class reunions
Every 4 years seems like a lot of work for the
same few people. Maybe every 9 years.
-Kathy Rathvon (63)
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>>From: Michael West Rivers (68WB)
I'm all for every 4 years. That way, we will STILL
hit the 50th anniversary of Richland as a City! :o)
-Michael West Rivers (68WB)
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>>From: Rick Valentine (68)
TO: Dan Henry (68)
The Pastels from Pasco were big in the mid to late
60s. I remember going to many dances at the Richland
Roller Bowl to see them. As I remember Paul Revere and
the Raiders and Merrilee Rush and the Turnabouts also
played in Richland Quite often. I also remember
hauling stereo equipment and light boxes down to the
shelter in Howard Amon Park on Friday nights and
spinning some tunes.
Anyone remember 33 1/3 vinyl records :-) I was
playing some vinyl one evening (CCR), and the neighbor
kids were in awe. One of the neighbor kids wanted to
know how my dial phone worked, and yes I still have a
dial phone.
-Rick Valentine (68)
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>>From: Matt Paasch (73)
RE: All Class Reunion
I like every 4 years.
I have voted.
-Matt Paasch (73)
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>>From: Don Jepsen (80)
RE: R2K Basketball Video
Maren,
There are a lot of people just finding out about
the Video and would like to order one. The 15th will
be the last day I can hold off, so can you please
update the Web Page from the 4th to the 15th.
Thank you,
-Don Jepsen (80)
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>>From: Jenny Smart Page (87)
RE: All Class Reunions
Just my two cents worth, but....
If these grand, all class reunions were to occur
on such a frequent basis, wouldn't they then lose some
their unique, special appeal? And, none-to-follow will
ever measure up to the "original" R2K reunion. I'm not
trying to rain on the parade, but I think in order for
such an event to keep the original level of excitement
and quality, it would need to be held no more than
once every 10 years.
-Jenny Smart Page (87)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/9/00
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16 Bombers sent stuff:
Wanda Wittlebort (53), Laura Dean Kirby (55),
Lequita "Lea" Branum (55), Cliff St. John (58),
Judy Willox (61), Betty Neal (62),
Jamie Worley (64), Patty Spencer (65),
Dave Miller (67), Pam Ehinger (67),
Dan Henry (68), Michael West Rivers (68WB),
Brad Wear (71), Peggy Hartnett (72),
Mary Bacon (84), Angelique Maxson (97)
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>>From: Wanda Wittlebort Shukay (53)
RE: All Class Bomber Alumni Reunions
I vote for every 4 years.
-Wanda Wittlebort Shukay (53)
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55)
Please add my vote to the R2K question. I think
that what made the first one so special was that it
had never been tried before. If you start having these
every 4 years or so, they just won't be as special and
it will be harder and harder to find people who want
to go to all the trouble for a much smaller turnout.
Please let's keep it down to every 10th year.
Next time out I hope to see more of my fellow
classmates from 1955.
If anyone knows where I might obtain a copy of the
1955 Columbian yearbook, I would love to have it.
Somehow mine has been misplaced although I still have
the '53 and '54. After working so many hours on
getting it together, I can hardly believe it got away
from me. Perhaps I loaned it to someone and it was
never returned. Please contact me if you know where I
can get one.
Thanks.
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55)
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>>From: Lequita "Lea" Branum Clark (55)
RE: All Class Bomber Alumni Reunions
I vote for every 4 years. For those who are
getting up in years, 10 years may be stretching it a
bit. LOL
-Lequita "Lea" Branum Clark (55)
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>>From: Cliff St. John (58)
To: Cheryl Weihermiller Wagner (60)
I can't comment on your class motto, but I can say
that I and my brother Keith "Fuzzy" attended. Met a
few people I haven't seen in 40 plus years. They all
looked older........ of course I didn't. ha! ha!.
Keith, in his usual manner, chatted and BSed his
way through the whole evening. He enjoys that sort of
thing and is quite accomplished at it. I went to see
if you or others of the Class of '60 who I knew from
those days of long ago and that I might still
recognize would attend.
Where does this message find you? Children?
Grandchildren?
-Cliff St. John (58)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
To: Janet Wilgus Beaulieu (59)
I was an unlucky Home Ec student. I'm ruined for
life on sewing! A needle and I fight. A sewing machine
and I don't even speak! It's debatable where I stand
with a pair of scissors! And forget the pattern -- for
a long time I was so traumatized that I couldn't even
read a newspaper!
I, too, remember the rabbit ear shoes -- they were
my favorite. I would sneak them out of the house to
wear them when I was supposed to be wearing my oxfords
to school. One day a certain young man threw one of
those oxfords in Wellsian Lake; but he paid dearly for
it. Didn't you Jim?!! *G* Of course, so did I when
Mom found out!
One item of apparel that you might not have
remembered, but was so important to us ladies was the
infamous "cinch belt". Remember, those wide bands of
colored elastic that made us all look like our waists
were size 18? Ah, yes, the good ol' days when we
were "tho thilly"!!!!
To: Ed Borasky (59)
RE: Old Sandstorms
By all means, PLEASE start a new web-site and call
it "The Antique Sandstorm". My Mother threw all my old
ones out when she moved from Richland and I was
heartsick! I had the years from "59 thru' "61; every
one of them. I, for one would LOVE to see them again,
as I am sure would others! I told Maren that I
seconded the nomination for you to be it, so YOU'RE IT!
Smile! And Happy Bomber's scanning!!!
Bomber Cheers,
-Judy Willox Hodge (61)
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>>From: Betty Neal Brinkman (62)
RE: All Class Reunion
I would like to cast my vote for the all-class
reunions to be held every 4 years. That way those of
us who are more "senior" than others will have a
chance to enjoy several reunions before moving to the
"home".
I like the R2K2, R2K3 etc.
-Betty Neal Brinkman (62)
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>>From: Jamie Worley (64)
Maren,
I vote for every 4 years. Just so long as we have
them and get together.
Forever a Bomber,
-Jamie Worley (64)
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>>From: Patty Spencer (65)
I am looking for Jane Browning, '65. Anyone know
where she lives? Last I saw of her was in New Jersey
about 25 years ago...
-Patty Spencer (65)
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>>From: Dave Miller (67)
To: Emajean Stone (63)
RE: Larry Coryell (61) ~ Sunday 8/13 6:00pm San Jose
I'll be there and probably Saturday too. I don't
think I'll yell "Bombers rule" at the stage although
you can walk around behind it. Might cause a little
panic and probably my arrest. I'll see if I can spot
anyone wearing bomber shirts.
To: Rick Maddy (70)
My wife and i will be in Maui 9/9 -9/23 let me
know where i can meet and we will have a small Col-
high reunion.
Bombers rule
-Dave Miller (67)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (67)
RE: R2k2
There are a few out in Bomberville worried about
having the All Class reunion too often. If we wait too
long, it just might be too late for some. We're not
growing younger. Plus the more we talk about it and
have them, just maybe those that never come to them
just might change their minds. Plus help find those
classmates that are lost, maybe we can find them
sooner.
That is my 3 cents worth!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger (67)
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>>From: Dan Henry 68)
I think Mason Blue was another of the local bands
that we had in the Tri- Cities. A lot of bands played
in the park in Kennewick on Sundays, too. We have
bands that play here in Kalispell during the summer
months in the park. It reminds me of the great times
we had growing up.
Still looking for Tom Brewder (a great musician)
or Dave Roberts who made his own sitar in high school.
If anyone sees them let them know that I would like to
talk to them.
-Dan Henry 68)
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>>From: Michael West Rivers (68WB)
Happy Anniversary :o)
-Michael West Rivers (68WB)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
To: Gay Wear Miller (69)
Happy birthday to my big sister. You know how old
you are.
To: Rick Valentine (68)
Rick,
There were some great bands that were local and
that came through the area from as far away as Texas,
excuse me, "The Great State of Texas". Sam the Sham
and the Pharohs, Sir Douglas Quintet, Tower of Power,
BJ Thomas, The Sonics, just to name a few of the
bigger bands. The local band I remember most was the
Isle of Phyve, I think Frank Hames (68) was keyboard,
Greg Reiten (68) was guitar, then drums, Lynn
Stanfield (68) was there as well, probably bass or
lead guitar. They were great at CYO, and Community
House dances.
-Brad Wear (71)
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>>From: Peggy Hartnett (72)
Re: Reunions
Maren,
I probably shouldn't get a vote since I didn't
make it to R2K, but that had to do with portioning out
vacations and with my class being only 2 years out...
Anyway, I think every 4 is too often for consistently
good turnout/for the amount of effort. I do think we
could work up a "7 year itch" to see one another.
However, time and time I hear stories of people who
had a great time at some event, tried to do it again
and it sort of flopped-Woodstock comes to mind. So
maybe it was a once in a life time event that some of
us missed and all classes should just host a reunion
each year and every bomber should always be welcome.
-Peggy Hartnett (72)
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>>From: Mary Bacon Anderson (84)
RE: R2K Pictures
Does anyone know when the R2K pictures will be
sent out? I ordered 3 copies but haven't seen
anything. I filled out an envelope with my address. If
anyone knows anything, I would be appreciate it. Also
my brother ordered some T-shirts and they haven't
arrived yet either. Please let me know the status of
this stuff.
Thanks.
-Mary Bacon Anderson (84)
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>>From: Angelique Maxson Parker (97)
RE: Spudnuts
I grew up in the Tri-Cities and then moved down here
to California. Just a few weeks ago, a couple more
locations opened up of a place called KrispyKreme
donuts. People are going mad over these things, and I
just can't help but think, "Y'know, they're okay, but
they'll never beat Spudnuts." So, here I am, trying to
convince my friends, first of all, that Spudnuts do
exist, and second, that KrispyKreme is not the end all
be all. All I know is I miss my Spudnuts. But really,
what can you expect from a group of people who refer
to pop as "soda"?
-Angelique Maxson Parker (97)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/10/00
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15 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today.
Lequita Branum (55), Mary Winston (55),
Jim Russell (58), Barbara Seslar (60),
Ron Heaton (60), Janet Tyler (61),
Rose Boswell (61), Roger Fishback (62),
Patti McLaughlin (65), Lynn-Marie Hatcher (68),
Frank Hames (69), Gregg Huff (70),
Mike Franco (70), Terry Delsing (71),
Stephen Schraedel (79)
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>>From: Lequita "Lea" Branum Clark (55)
A week ago sunday on the streets of Nampa, Idaho,
I walking with friends and she said, I would like for
you to meet my friend Connie Roberts. I said, "I am
very happy to meet you. We went on doing our girl
talk, and behind me Rich was introducing Hoyt Roberts
to my husband. I turned around and said, "HOYT
ROBERTS!" I gave him a big Idaho Hug! At that moment,
I am sure Hoyt was wondering who in the world is this
lady? All in all it was a wonderful moment when he all
found out who was hugging who! I have not see Hoyt
since high school. This was really fun. Hope to have
more of these experiences in Sept. Friends are
invaluable!
See you all in Sept.
-Lequita "Lea" Branum Clark (55)
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>>From: Mary Winston Wymer (55)
To: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55)
I am also trying to get hold of a '55 annual. Mine
was lost many years ago when the Army moved our
belongings and I suspect the box ended up wherever
unclaimed property goes. Carol Hollingsworth
graciously offered to have hers copied (and think she
actually did that for someone). Perhaps we could
prevail upon her once again.
Cheers
I cast my vote for a R2K reunion every 4 years.
-Mary Winston Wymer (55)
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>>From: Jim Russell (58)
RE: R2K2+1
How do you top 'da foist and only" R2K2? It will
be difficult and most likely least satisfying,
especially to those who had a chance to go to the
original. This was a once in a lifetime kind of
adventure. I'm sorry I missed it, but other
circumstances were in the way.
I vote for the next R2K2+1 to be held nine or
eleven years down the road. And each nine or eleven
thereafter. (If the next one proves as inspirational
as the last, then re-thinking and yearly adjustments
can be made.)
The important thing is to commit to doing it! A
few volunteers should get together and prepare a forum
that would settle this debate. Open the balloting for
a month. At the conclusion, announce the winnah! and
set up a committee to immediately start planning how
to make this next one even more meaningful (if that's
possible!).
Then get cracking!
-Jim Russell (58)
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[I nominate Jim Russell (58) to head the "forum"
committee. -Maren]
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>>From: Barbara Seslar Brackenbush (60)
RE: 40th Reunion August 4&5, 2000
My husband Larry (58) and I had a wonderful time
at the 1960 Reunion. Everything was well organized and
the Hanford House was a great location. We attended
the social on Friday night in the courtyard. The food
buffet was delicious on Saturday night. I tried the
salmon AND the prime rib. I thought the potato salad
was especially good. We also toured the Richland High
School and ate spudnuts on Saturday along with a good
sized group. We had a gracious tour guide.
It was great to see so many classmates that I
hadn't seen since last class reunion (if then). It
seemed to me the guys changed more than the gals. Bob
Rohr looks great with white hair and beard. Also,
Dennis Hoff, with white hair and mustache (he said
he's not a classmate, however). Joe Choate kind of
stole the show. Fred Phillips was a great speaker. I
recognized him from a class we shared (it might have
been literature) and I didn't remember ever hearing
him talk before! (smile) Of course, I never talked
either. Now I can't remember the name of the teacher
but she was attractive and wore a dark blonde pony
tail which looked sophisticated on her. The auctioneer
was excellent (a classmate from Arkansas). As for the
gals, I think a number of them get prettier as the
years go by. In fact, everyone looked pretty good to
me.
Many thanks to the organizers who brought us all
together again.
-Barbara Seslar Brackenbush (60)
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>>From: Ron Heaton (60)
RE: Pasco website?
Does anyone know the Pasco bulldog website
address? If so, please e-mail me.
Thanks.
-Ron Heaton (60)
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>>From: Janet Tyler (61)
I agree with Peggy Hartnett (72) from 8/9
Sandstorm. 10 years seems a very long time between
celebrations but 5 feels too soon to work up excitement
and enthusiasm. Sooooo, how about 7 years.
I really enjoyed seeing people from graduating
years in addition to my own. Plus the added bonus of
having my sibling with me was a real treat. Next time,
Miriam and I will get the "other" sibling, won't we,
Dore! It was a GREAT party.
-Janet Tyler (61)
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>>From: Rose Boswell Smith (61)
I attended the 60 bomber reunion with my friends
Donna Williams, Marilyn Baird. Had a real good time.
Does anyone know where I can get one of those T shirts
that was auctioned off, the one that was green and had
Richland Bombers on the front and the mushroom cloud
on the back with nuke 'em in it. I would really like a
couple of them.
I vote for 4 years too. If its too many years we
won't recognize each other.
-Rose Boswell Smith (61)
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>>From: Roger Fishback (62)
I would like to cast my vote for every four years.
It makes good sense and the longer we wait the fewer
BOMBERS may still be with us. Those who graduated in
the 40s will be in their seventies. My dad (Lester
Fishback) was only able to go to the alumni basketball
game and he graduated in 1934 and my mother (Kay
Fishback) graduated in '37. My dad is the oldest
living RHS basketball player! They may not make
another ten years (morbid, but dad is 86 and mom is
80) and I would like them and others in their age
bracket to experience this special event from start to
finish.
I was also wondering if Ron Richards (63) got a
deck hand for his fishing excursion to Alaska. Tip for
Ron, and I believe he is still an attorney, people
don't work for attorneys; perhaps you should be the
deck hand. A fitting end to your profession. Ron knows
I'm kidding as we have communicated a few times over
the years. I have called on him a few times and he has
called on me a few times at Gesa Credit Union, the
largest Financial Cooperative in Eastern Washington.
Many of you Bombers would be eligible to join such a
prestigious organization (many already have) where the
loan rates are low, fees are literally non existent
and savings rates are very competitive. If interested
send me an e-mail to fishback@gesa.com. If you live or
work in Benton or Franklin or are related (by blood or
marriage) to someone who lives or works in Benton or
Franklin County you can join. Sure beats the banks!
I'll send a donation to Maroon for this advertising.
-Roger Fatback (62)
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>>From: Patti McLaughlin Cleavenger (65)
I, too, think that every 10 years would be more
appropriate for the All Bomber reunions. Throw more
effort into your class reunions! Bond! Hee! Hee! Go to
Bomber games if you need Bomber fixes. For those of us
who attended the first, we were lucky; nothing will be
like that, again.
-Patti McLaughlin Cleavenger (65)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher (68)
Re: Bands of the 60s
TO: Rick Valentine (68)
I did not know the Pastels were from "out of town"
(Pasco.) Wow! I, too, remember seeing Paul Revere and
the Raiders at the Richland Roller Rink (that's the
way I remember the name from the 60s -- different from
what you called it, the Roller Bowl). That was so cool
-- but think how lousy the acoustics must have been.
Nobody seemed to care, though!
Maybe someone has already mentioned this, but
remember "The Isle of Phyve" (spelling??) -- Randy
Fullmer, Tom Peashka (I think) and .... who else? And
what was the name of the band in which Keith Gosney
('66??) played? Also, the band Larry Horne ('68)
played in?? How much did those bands get paid for
playing at our proms, etc., in the late 60s -- anybody
know?
RE: All class reunions
Well, I couldn't make it to R2K, so naturally I
can see the drawbacks to waiting another 9 or 11 years
(since, as Maren has pointed out, every 10 years would
make the burden fall on the same people every time).
However, I have to give a nod to the wisdom of Jenny
Smart Page (87) who said "I'm not trying to rain on
the parade, but I think in order for such an event to
keep the original level of excitement and quality, it
would need to be held no more than once every 10
years." Still, if we can live through a Presidential
Election every 4 years, I think we ought to be able to
get pumped up for an all Bomber reunion that often. So
I vote for every 4 years, during the Presidential
Election year --- that way everyone will easily know
when the reunion is coming. (About the time candidates
start declaring their candidacy, it's time to start
making your hotel reservations for the following
summer!!)
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher (68)
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>>From: Frank Hames (69)
RE: Spudnuts/Krispy Kreme
To: Angelique Maxson Parker (97)
Just this last Saturday my daughter and I hopped
on the Harley and went in search of a local Krispy
Kreme shop. We found it in Grapevine, TX. We stood in
a line of over 40 people to get our doughnuts. The
first words out of my mouth were "These are good but
they aren't Spudnuts."
-Frank Hames (69)
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>>From: Gregg Huff (70)
RE: 30th Reunion
I want to thank the committee for such a good
job... And Mike Hogan (70) for his Friday performance
Hey Good job class '70 committee great reunion
-Gregg Huff (70)
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>>From: Mike Franco (70)
Here is the word..... Reunion EVERY year. Most who
are worried about getting together too often can
simply not show up!!! Those who would like to get
together every year, should! (This really isn't
difficult)
-Mike Franco (70)
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[I nominate Mike Franco (70) to head the "All Class
Reunion EVERY year" committee. -Maren ]
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>>From: Terry Delsing (71)
To: Brad Wear (71)
Re: Isle Of Five
Members (original lineup) were Keith Gosney
Vocals, Randy Fullmer Guitar, Tom Peaska (spelling?
sorry Tom) Bass, Robt Magula Drums and Lynn Stanfield
on the Hammond B3...what a great sounding band!
-Terry Delsing (71)
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>>From: Stephen Schraedel (79)
I have not been reading for close to a month, but
from what I have gathered, If the choice is between 4
and 10 years, I vote for every 4 years.
Thanks.
-Stephen Schraedel (79)
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Funeral notice scanned from TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins (66)
~ Ernest Stocker ~ Class of 1951 ~
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/11/00
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
John Northover (59), Nancy Jones (60),
Jean Armstrong (64), Billy Didway (66),
Pam Pyle (69), Vikki Kestell (70),
Larry Fritts (71), Vicki Owens (72),
Greg Alley (73), Scott Cross (88),
Mandy Holmes (97)
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>>From: John Northover (59)
To: Ron Heaton (60)
RE: pasco
Ron,
In Yahoo - Search, enter "Pasco Bulldogs", You
should get similar results using any browser,
excite.com, go.com, hotbot.com, altavista.com ...
yatty, yatty, yatty ....
Appears they do not have a WEB site as
consolidated as the BOMBER site. Thanks to Maren!
Here is a couple of links to Pasco HS sites...
http://members.aol.com/sandyinbc/pasco.htm
http://www.xmission.com/~topfor/
take care
-John Northover (59)
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>>From: Nancy Jones Pritchard (60)
It was absolutely fabulous. You missed a real treat.
More later.
-Nancy Jones Pritchard (60)
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>>From: Jean Armstrong Reynolds (64)
RE: All class reunions
I thought that was going to be an easy question..
LOL I think that 10 years is too long for us "oldies,
but goodies".. That's why after the 20 year reunion,
we have them every 5 years.. DUH!! But, I also agree
that if we have it too often, people would get worn
out and not come.. To have it every year would be too
much work, unless we limit what functions we have, and
items we sell.. Then it wouldn't be much fun.. And
people would not travel a great distance for a small
event.. I don't think we could ever top the R2K
(unless we get Michael Peterson and Brad Upton to
perform).. I helped a little with the one this year
and can only imagine the blood sweat and tears that
Kathy and Bob and everyone else put into it that was
working full time.. I would like to see one about
every 4 years, but no matter what, just let me know
when and where and I will be there and do whatever I
can do to help..
Bombers Are Forever,
-Jean Armstrong Reynolds (64)
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>>From: Billy Didway (66)
RE: Reunion
I think every seven years would be the better choice.
-Billy Didway (66)
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>>From: Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
To: Frank Hames (69)
Re: Krispy Kreme vs. Spudnuts
Not only are they not the same, Frank... they
aren't even CLOSE! I haven't had a doughnut for so
long I can't remember, but the last one was from
Winchell's in Southern California someplace
(everyplace in that state, actually).
I think part of the Spudnut aura has GOT to be the
memory of what it used to be like to go in there early
in the morning -- this is before they went to the
automatic cutting machine, now -- and watch as the
huge globs of stretched and rolled dough were hand
cut. And -- the BEST part -- watching as a stack of
fried dough puffs were placed on a long dowel rod,
then laid across the glaze vat/bowl as that magician
behind the counter ladeled and poured that wonderful
ooze (glaze) over them. Next, the dowel was moved to
big rack so the glaze could set a little. Egad, what a
feast for the eyes and nose!
And THAT, my friends, is a process which no
Winchell's or Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' Donuts (we have
the latter two both here in Virginia) could ever
emulate, much LESS duplicate!
-Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
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>>From: Vikki Kestell (70)
RE: Peg Kestell Hume (67)
Well, we all know now that the Los Alamos fire
debacle was just the beginning of one of the most
devastating fire seasons we here in the western United
States have ever seen. My sister, Peg, who is driving
bus for firefighters, has worked the Scott Able fire
in New Mexico, the Mesa Verde fire in Colorado, was
most recently in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and is now in
Rapid City, South Dakota.
Peg says about her job, "Where else can you see
the world and get paid for it" (and I would just add
"without being 'all that you can be'"). She sends
word to her class of '67 buddies Barb Fecht, Dawn
Bell, Pam Ehinger Nassen, Sharon Keigher Sargeant, and
Peggy Jones Snow that Rapid City is presently hosting
the Sturgis Harley Davidson annual reunion — to the
tune of around 750,000 bikers and their babes. A sight
to see; a presence to be heard!
Anyway, with fire fighting resources at a premium
at only the midpoint of the fire season, she
anticipates that she won't be home until sometime
around Christmas.
-Vikki Kestell (70)
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>>From: Larry Fritts (71)
RE: Delsing
Seeing that Brad Wear (71) had integrated the
Pastels and the Isle of Phyve, I knew that someone in
the know would catch it. Naturally enough, it was
Terry Delsing (71), who during the late 60s knew
absolutely all the latest developments in music. The
day the Beatles White Album was released, my band
heard "Birthday" on the radio and played it on a gig
that night. Delsing came up afterward and told us we
had forgotten the bridge, which he then sang for us.
-Larry Fritts (71)
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>>From: Vicki Owens (72)
I want to be veeeeery careful how I write this,
now that Maren (aka Maroon?) has started volunteering
everyone for committee duty. (Although it's a good
principle that the person with the "bright idea" is
usually the best one to implement it.) Because all
even-year options for reunions will always fall on
even class years, I think an odd-year option is more
democratic, allowing every class to have their chance
for extra involvement. Therefore, I vote for seven
years. That means the class of '72 (hold your
applause) will host in 2042, in conjunction with our
70th class reunion. Hey, assuming I've retired by then
I'll be thrilled to serve on that committee!
Furthermore, if I haven't retired by then, I volunteer
to head up the contingent coming from Uganda.
Go Bombers!
-Vicki Owens (72)
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To: Mike Franco (70)
Thanks for putting everything in simple terms. I
attended 2 meetings of the R2K planning and basically
was consumed with other things in life and did not
help. The effort by these people were tremendous and
they are still working on getting people their stuff
from that weekend. I don't think you can duplicate
that weekend and the new century with another reunion.
The basketball game was just too good for me and put
to rest the great memories of players who played
before my time to today. I hope everybody can enjoy
their personal reunions because I do mine. If somebody
wants to ramrod another all Bomber reunion, good luck.
Having people show up is great and you know all the
ones you want to see won't show up every year or maybe
ever.
See you at R3K.
-Greg Alley (73)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Scott Cross (88)
Date: Thu Aug 10 10:54:21 2000
Hi everybody!
Wow, doesn't anybody from the class of '88 read
this message board? I just stopped by to say hi to
everybody I went to school with. If you know me, drop
me a line!
Sorry I missed the y2k reunion, but airfare from
Germany is QUITE expensive!!
-Scott Cross (88)
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>>From: Mandy Holmes Taylor (97)
To: Angelique Maxson Parker (97)
Hello,
I don't know if you remember me but we graduated
the same year and had common friends. Do you remember
Amber Cicotte and all of that fun stuff? I, too, live
in California and have tasted KrispyKreme's offerings.
While good, they are not Spudnuts.
I also remember the fun part of Mr. Spencer's
chemistry class was going on early morning Spudnut
runs, enough for the whole class twice over and rather
inexpensive. I've tried to teach my husband that pop
is more correct than soda, but I've had to compromise
to try and blend in. *sigh*
I guess it's unique enough to have grown up
revering the mushroom cloud rather than fearing or
reviling it. Of course, that can open up many a
discussion...
How are things going? I hope things are going
well. Sounds like they are, but what can you really
tell from snippets? Where in California are you? If
you do remember me, if even remotely, please let me
know. It would be interesting to talk to someone of my
class...
To: All Bombers
Have a good weekend and remember, green and gold
in the veins forever.
Keep the faith,
-Mandy Holmes Taylor (97)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/12/00
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6 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today.
Carole Wickstrom (59) and Jim Tadlock (58)
Earl Bennett (63), Betti Avant (69),
Vic Marshall (71), Roy Jerome (82)
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>>From: Carole Wickstrom Tadlock (59) and Jim Tadlock (58)
Maren:
We case out two votes for every four years.
-Carole Wickstrom Tadlock (59) and Jim Tadlock (58)
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>>From: Earl C. Bennett, III - Gold Medal Class of '63
RE: SPUDNUTS
To: Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
Pam:
Where in Virginia are you? Did you know there's a
Spudnut Shop in Charlottesville? Practically across
the street from where I worked from 1981-1984, the
Foreign Science and Technology Center, which is now
the National Ground Intelligence Center. Alas, next
Spring we are moving to a new building twenty minutes
away, on the other side of town, but you KNOW I'll be
back regularly for the Spudnut fix! (even though I
live a long ways away in the wrong direction).
There's also a Tastee Freeze, on US 29 maybe 2-3
miles south of Madison, and they do the chocolate dip
cones, just like in Richland. I didn't notice it until
last summer. I don't remember the Tastee Freeze in
Richland serving burgers and other "serious" food, but
this one does, and maybe I just never had anything but
ice cream back home to set the memories.
Let me know if you want directions. I also learned
a lot about the history and current status of the
Spudnut Shop chain, if you're interested. I submitted
a note to Sandstorm about that sometime last summer.
Regards, ecb3
-Earl C. Bennett, III - Gold Medal Class of '63
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>>From: Betti Avant (69)
RE: Spudnuts
I know what you mean by nothing beats a Spudnut.
The closest doughnut I have found is in the town I
live in in Kansas. There is a small, family owned
business called The Bread Box. They have a raised
doughnut that is glazed and tastes very similar to a
Spudnut. I was talking to someone whose mother works
there and when I told her about Spudnuts, she was oh
yeah, the name Spudnut because it is made of potato
flour. So, it is not a totally small world, as she
grew up in the area of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. I had
some of the delicious Spudnuts while touring R.H.S.
last summer for my reunion.
-Betti Avant (69)
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>>From: Vic Marshall (71)
RE: Tri Cities Bands
Now that we have covered best ball players, best
teachers, best Spudnut want-a-be, and Franco's
favorite parking spots, it was inevitable that we
should turn our attention to hot bands of our youth.
Coming from an era, where everyone either played in a
band (of some sort) or wanted to - we paid pretty
close attention to the local talent. I remember some
pretty "stable" bands - who remembers the Vikings
(including a pre-pubescent Go-Go dancer - I think it
was Donna Recker??). Then there were folks like
Terry Delsing (71), Bill Owens(69) and Bob Dana(71)
who moved around quite a bit... not to embarrass
Mr. Delsing too badly (but I will), I recall his first
band being a junior high garage band called the
Mustangs (Hey, Hey we're the Mustangs and people say
we horse around...) and how about Bob Dana in the
Jesters?? Both went on to please a lot of people with
their talents and abilities but, like they say,
everyone has to start somewhere. Terry, I still owe
you a call as soon as I figure out how to call the
West Coast from the East Coast at a decent hour....
Okay, credit to Brad Wear (71) for getting the
ball rolling but I (for one) would be interested in
hearing more on Richland music history BESIDES
Crigler's infamous Merilee Rush make-out session... My
vote for best Tri-Cities band would also have to go to
Isle of Phyfe -unless the later day - Seattle based
version - The Factory can be considered as being
"from" the Tri-Cities. I remember Paul Koop replaced
Lynn Standfield on keyboards and seems he also covered
Bass duty - so Peashka must have been gone but don't
recall whether there were too many other changes.
By the way, wasn't Greg Reiten's band called Lenore??
-Vic Marshall (71)
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>>From: Roy Jerome (82)
Dear Alums,
Do any of you know how one would locate an old
yearbook. I graduated in 1982 and never did buy a year
book. I cannot imagine that anyone who graduated with
me in 1982 would want to part with his/her book. Is
there another way to obtain a year book?
-Roy Jerome (82)
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Funeral notice scanned from TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins, '66
~ Robyn Popkes Currier ~ Class of 1972 ~
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/13/00
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Anna May Wann (49), Mike Clowes (54),
Gale Thompson (58), Myra Tadlock (60),
Cindy Ryan (62), Dave Isakson (63),
Frank Hames (69), Brad Wear (71),
Tedi Parks (76)
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>>From: Anna May "Ann" Wann Thompson (49)
Haven't heard from any of us real oldsters for a
while. What is everyone up to anyway? What I am really
writing about is did the cook book ever get published?
I sure would like a copy when they come out with it.
Also to let a few of you youngsters know that you
are on my "hit list" for not showing up at the
Workshop Tavern on the Friday afternoon that we were
going to meet. Mel Stratton came all the way over from
Bremerton and picked up his daughter in Ballard and
brought her. We had a Hanford grad come join us. But
about 8 of you who said you would be there didn't
show. Those of us that did show had a wonderful time
listening to those that attended the R2K. Of course we
had to reminisce about the good old days in Richland
also.
Those in the Redmond area if you want to try again
for a get together at the Workshop Tavern, let me
know. We do want to go when the weather is good cause
I'm not sure the inside could handle very many of us.
The deck is a wonderful place for a get together.
-Anna May "Ann" Wann Thompson (49)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
To: Jean Armstrong Reynolds (64)
Class of '64 "golden oldies?" What about the Class
of '44 or '54? What are we, in the "home" already?
I know, earlier, I opted for the four year cycle
on all class reunions; but in retrospect I don't
believe that it would work out too well. As many
others have said, R2K was a once in a lifetime thing
and can never be duplicated.
There are Bombers who think that it can; but as
someone pointed out: "There was only one Woodstock."
Anything else pales in comparison. But, if we, as
Bombers, feel that we should meet more often, I'm for
it. But let's think every seven years instead. Perhaps
some classes who's 5 or 10 year reunions fall into a
particular All Bomber year may not want to share with
the rest of us, and that is their privilege. Or, as
Kenny Maine of "Sports Center" would say: "More beer
for us."
Anyway, for "more ancient classes", maybe we could
subtitle it "The Magic Walker Tour", or is that the
name of the next Stone's tour?
To: Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
Your description of the glazing of Spudnuts ranks
right up there with "War and Peace" as a literary
effort. Or am I just hungry for a Spudie? At times I
honestly think of the poor souls who have never had
one are the truly deprived of the world. But, then I
think, what the .... , they didn't live in Richland,
they don't know about Bomber Spirit.
And we are, indeed, fortunate there are no "turf
wars" in certain section of Uptown with alums from
that other school in town.
I can hardly wait until September for my next
Spudnut fix.
Until then, Bombers rule!
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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>>From: Gale Thompson (58)
Re: ALL CLASS REUNIONS
Maren,
I cast my vote for every 4 years!
-Gale Thompson (58)
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>>From: Myra Tadlock Gibson (60)
Re: Class of 1960 Reunion
I offer my heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation
to our planning/working committee for the Class of
1960 Reunion. Clearly, creating such a successful
event required an enormous amount of time, energy,
effort and commitment.
Thank you all so very much.
This is the first reunion I've attended since
1985. I had such a wonderful time visiting with people
I haven't seen for so many years (some for 40 years!)
- people who have had an important impact on my life,
who were interwoven into my childhood memories, people
who will be in my heart forever. Isn't it incredible
that we can come together after so many years as if
those bonds and connections were never broken by
distance or time.
Gary Henry, who was there Friday night only,
shared some wonderful pictures of our grade school
days. His mother had saved them, so they were in
excellent condition. I hope we can get them on the
website. Jessie Willoughby had pictures of our Jason
Lee School Girl Patrol! My brother, Noah Jr. (Buddy -
class of '61) was in the Patrol Boys, but I had
forgotten we had Patrol Girls!
Touring the High School on Saturday morning was
especially sentimental for me (once I figured out that
the reason I didn't recognize things at first was
because we were in the "new" part - then we turned a
corner, and there it was - high school!). I got
Rheumatic Fever in March of our Senior Year and my
Doctor strictly confined me to bed rest, not even
allowing me to go through the graduation ceremonies
with my class. Getting my Diploma in the mail just
wasn't the same. I had never been back to the school
again until Saturday of our Reunion. Mrs. Burns, our
stenography teacher, seemed to be with me in spirit
that day.
And this is a note to the son of Dr. Charles
Liddington (I saw an entry from you once in our
Sandstorm, so I hope you'll see this): I want you to
know that I owe my life to your father. Because of him
and his quick diagnosis, medical expertise, and his
willingness to be very firm with this stubborn,
willful, and angry 17 year old girl who didn't want to
be confined to bed rest, I do not have a heart murmur
or any heart damage from my bout with that serious
illness. I am forever grateful to him.
Thank you to all of you who were at our reunion
for the hugs, and tears, and laughter, and precious
memories. I want to see everyone again. I'm thinking
about the "over-40" event coming up in September -
we're eligible now, right?
[YUP! That's right. They call themselves "Club40" and
they are always looking for new people to join their
fun. Check out their website for more info. -Maren]
Love and blessings to you all.
-Myra Tadlock Gibson (60)
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>>From: Cindy Ann Ryan (62)
To: Maren Smyth (64)
I vote for R2K2 every 4 years. So sorry I missed
the first one it sounded like a real missed
opportunity. I won't repeat that mistake.
-Cindy Ann Ryan (62)
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>>From: Dave Isakson (63)
Re: THANK YOU, Maren!!
Maren,
WOW wow wow WOW WOW!
What a great job you have done with the ALL R2K
Just who said, you can't go back to the old Bomber
High School Days? Well these pictures on the website
show you CAN! And we did!!!!
Maren, I guess you already know it, but you have
captured some of the wonder, nostalgia, fun, magic,
awesomeness, the remembering, emotion, more fun, more
nostalgia, best buds, old friends, just plain
uncapped BOMBER PRIDE among the older/younger BOMBER
ALUMNI/TEACHERS/COACHES/PARENTS over flowing into what
was a wonderful ALL REUNION weekend!!! From the hard
work of the R2K ALL REUNION COMMITTEE and Committee
members and their Teams that weaved these activities,
decorations, memorabilia, registration, alumni golf,
basketball practice in Art Dawald Gym, Chili Feed,
Sock Hop, Bomber Group Picture, Pep Band, Raffle, Cool
Desert Nights, Pep Squad, Spudnuts, Flag Twirlers,
Cheerleaders, ASB Cards, Baton Twirlers, Mums, the Pep
Assembly, Color Guards, Warm ups & Introductions
before the Basketball Game, the Great Bomber
Basketball Games, Bombers WINNING & Going ON TO STATE,
Gathering for the Fireworks Show, the AWESOME
FIREWORKS DISPLAY BY MR. FIREWORKS HIMSELF - Larry
Mattingly! After hours just to visit with friends,
and the Picnic - all very well woven in with Bomber
Pride which created the nostalgia and fun for a very
memorable and special weekend. THANK YOU FOR THE
MEMORIES!
Yes, I know without the awesome pictures sent in
by all our Bomber alumni you could not have captured
and brought back these moments in time. But the
skillful way you have arranged this event - you have
captured a very special time in all our lives. In this
neat weekend you have maximized the wonder of this
event by the way you have arranged the nostalgic and
fun of some of the moments. Thank you - MAREN!!!!!
-Dave Isakson (63)
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>>From: Frank Hames (69)
To: Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
Re: Spudnuts
You are correct. It was an experience to go into
the Spudnut shop in the 60s. I will always remember
the smell of the pastries and fresh coffee.
-Frank Hames (69)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
To: Vic Marshall (71)
Vic,
You're right about Reitens band being Lenore. I'm
in the Tri Cities this weekend and ran into Jim
Bierlein (70) and we talked about the Sandstorm and
local bands. Lenore was one he brought up. You've got
a good memory. You have to admit Bob Dana was one of
the premier drummers of our era, probably the reason
he was in so many different bands.
To: Terry Delsing (71), Larry Fritz (71)
Larry, you're right, if anybody knows the 60s - 70s
music scene from the Tri-Cities it's Terry Delsing.
Terry and Jeff Curtis (69) are a vast repository of
information in that realm. You guys had a great sound
as well.
-Brad Wear (71)
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>>From: Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
Move over Spudnuts... Krispy Kreme's RULE!!!
Sorry, Kevin... don't hate me!
-Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/14/00
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Patti Jones (60), Judy Willox (61),
Jim House (63), Jean Armstrong (64),
Kathy Hills (67), Rick Maddy (67),
Betti Avant (69), Daniel Laybourn (70),
Larry Stone (71), Steve McClung (73),
Mike Davis (74), Pito Saenz (74),
Dawn Backer (81)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens (60)
Another great bomber get together.
The class of 1960 re-union was well put together
by the committee that seemed to know that relaxation,
would bring a re-union together. Thank-you to the committee.
As usual so many people to see and not enough
time. Moving from person to person brought hurrahs and
sometimes "I'll be back in a minute."
Having a prime room on the courtyard brought us
closer in to the Friday night gathering and an
opportunity for old and new friends to have a
lengthier time to sit down and talk.
The room was shared by Delores Moody Stewart,
a friend of mine for 20 years, Linda Stephenson and
myself.
Linda was escaping for the week-end and was going
to stay at one of the motels in Richland. Boy was she
surprised when I eased her into our room and within a
couple of hours she was well on the road to becoming a
Bomber. Everyone took her in and welcomed her. By the
end of the week-end she was telling everyone with a
smile she was a Bomber. Bomber friendliness did it
again.
There were so many great delights of the week-end
because of the committee's organizational skills.
After dinner on Saturday, Fred Phillips was the MC. He
had us all laughing with his tale of 60s classmates
that did everything from puking their guts out at the
Standard Station to swimming at the Flume. He did a
great job of naming a good percentage of the class.
Jim Thomas had us spending money at the auction.
What an array of old items the committee put
together. Olympia Beer items, high school items and a
Bomber model airplane. Even a coloring book by Eve
Artz Shaw (60) was a real prize. Money to be donated
to the Richland High School. (I think it was for a
special project). Jim is a great auctioneer and says
he will be doing it in retirement. Those people in
front of him better be ready to spend money because he
is good.
The nights wore on with laughter. Even on
Saturday night when the hotel had to tell us to be
quiet because we were waking up the guests. Still
didn't help because we were having such a good time,
our whispers would break into a laugh once and a while
and some would go shhhh again.
The late night reminded me of state tournaments
in Seattle where we didn't sleep.
Many R2K people showed up also which made it very
special. The ones I'm talking about were not from the
class of '60. Gave the reunion a double old home week.
Kathy Hoff Conrad (64), Sue Garrison (58), Barb
Isakson (58) and Glen Rose (58) and his wife Carol.
(Sue and Barb were selling the ornaments of Richland
houses which was greatly appreciated).
Those people I didn't see at the reunion, I
walked away with knowing that the e-mail addresses are
there in the website, so contact would be easier than
it had been over the years.
For those of you who missed the reunion: you were
also missed. Through the week-end conversations were
"have you seen so and so..." and "If not, who has"? So
we all caught up on the missing as well.
A double thank-you again to Maren and Gary for
their daily efforts in bringing us altogether through
the Sandstorm and the website.
Thank-you again to Kathy Hoff Conrad (64), who
seems to be already working towards directing the next
all class reunion. Hope this is true Kathy, you do so
great. My vote is for every four years, for the all
class reunion. I would also be glad to volunteer for
the next all class reunion.
If the reunion is in five years I would like to
suggest that the classes of the year having reunions
have there reunion the week-end following all class
reunion. What fun to have the Bomber alumni together
for a week.
-Patti Jones Ahrens (60)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
To: Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
Dem dere is fightin' words, kiddo. How can you say
ANYTHING rules over a Spudnut? Kevin may not hate you
----- but I might. *G* Bombers and SPUDNUTS rule!!!!!!
To: Dave Isakson (63)
Here, here! I raise my glass with yours in toast
to our great Maren, Queen of the Sandstorm!!!!!! So,
let's see now ------- that makes it that: Bombers,
Spudnuts AND Maren rule!!!!!!!! Every one of them are
made with only the best of ingredients!!
Bombers Rule,
-Judy Willox Hodge (61)
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>>From: Jim House (63)
To: Frank Osgard (63WB)
I forgot to thank you for the shirts you gave to a
dozen or so 63 grads to wear at the R2k reunion. Many
of us wore them Saturday night to dinner and then the
fireworks. Did you arrange for someone to follow me
with a camera? There are way too many pictures of me
at the Desert Inn Saturday night. The rowdy women in
the room next to me were much better models to promote
your shirt, but no pictures of them. My wife is
impressed with the versatility of your gift. She says
I can wear it to either the next Beach Boy concert or
Che Guevara revolution I attend.
You must have had a premonition the T-Rex would
fail you in your journey to Richland. In any case,
since your trip was a disaster I am glad you had the
insight to ship them to us separately.
So many Bombers anxiously followed your journey in
the Sandstorm only to be disappointed you did not
arrive in time for R2k. I was amused listening to
several Gold Medal 63 grads argue about what you
looked like and who was in class with you. Since WB's
aren't in the year book, many are helpless remembering
classmates they haven't seen in 37 years. Even so,
several claimed you as a good loyal friend and
apparently one 65 grad is especially proud to boast
she knew you in a "biblical" way.
Thanks again for the shirt. Is there anything left
of your lottery winnings?
Bombers want to hear from you.
-Jim House (63)
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>>From: Jean Armstrong Reynolds (64)
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
RE: "Class of '64 "golden oldies?" What about the
Class of '44 or '54? What are we, in the "home"
already?
Did I stick my foot in my mouth, or what? I
thought the "Golden Years" started when you were 50
and went on for as long as you did. I must have
mistaken that for the "senior citizen discount." Just
remember, Bob, we are recycled teenagers. :)
-Jean Armstrong Reynolds (64)
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>>From: Kathy (aka Kate) Hills Krafft (67)
Re: Invitation to Picnic Dinner
Here is an invitation to an event for Steve
Johnson [and the late Bill Rightmire (67)]
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Steve Johnson of Johnson’s Nursery School, Jefferson
Elementary School and Chief Joseph Junior High School
fame will be visiting Seattle in mid-August
In celebration of this event [- we will also use this
occasion to collectively remember our dear friend and
kind classmate, the late Bill Rightmire - ] his old
friends are all invited to a POT LUCK PICNIC DINNER
that will take place at GOLDEN GARDENS BEACH** [NW
8oth & Seaview Ave. NW-in Ballard neighborhood]
SATURDAY - AUGUST 19th ~ 4:00pm until Sunset
** Look for a flag or banner marking our spot. Please
bring a food item to share and a favorite beverage.
This is a public park so please be very discrete with
beer/wine/etc.
~~~
E-mail me for more information: mailto:
-Kathy (aka Kate) Hills Krafft (67)
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>>From: Rick Maddy (67)
RE: pop/soda
To: Mandy Holmes Taylor (97)
I was in Mississippi in 1998 buying a coke out of
a machine. Just as these three twenty something women
walked by I yelled at a couple of buddies, "Hey, you
guys want a pop?" All three of these women burst out
laughing and hurried themselves along. I am still
trying to figure out if it was the articulation of the
Pacific Northwest boy, or the word pop. After checking
to see if I was zipped up (yep), I decided that maybe
soda would have been better. Pop, in Mississippi,
causes women to giggle and hurry along? A real mystery
???
-Rick Maddy (67)
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[Rick, Use of the term "you guys" (especially to
GIRLS) didn't help your case. Next time try "y'all"
and it probably won't make any difference if you call
it pop or soda. -Maren]
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>>From: Betti Avant (69)
RE: another note about "golden oldies"
A week or so ago I wrote a note about the radio
station in Oklahoma City that plays nothing but music
from the 50s and 60s. They have a website that you can
call up that includes lyrics from several of those
songs that were so popular. On Saturdays they have a
"Saturday night sock hop" that takes requests. I find
it amazing that little kids and today's teenagers call
the hot line quite a bit. For any of you interested in
some old lyrics just log onto http://www.komaradio.com
and you will be in for a treat. Happy memories.
-Betti Avant (69)
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>>From: Daniel Laybourn (70)
Fellow Alumni,
Just a little note to let you know what is going
on with the Class of 1970 Alumni web site. The web
site has just been moved to its own domain,
http://www.colhi70.org This was accomplished with the
help of a few class members already and much thanx for
the help! (alumni donor page coming soon)
Come visit the finest Bomber Alumni web site on
the Internet! http://www.colhi70.org
-Daniel Laybourn (70)
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>>From: Larry Stone (71)
I didn't attend the reunion but I was down for the
street dance. My friend and I happened to find a spot
where we were looking through a frame made of trees to
view the fireworks. Now I've been to several places in
this world and have seen a lot of fireworks displays
but I swear that those that night were the most
awesome I've ever seen. A Big Thanks to those who put
them on.
I will attend the next reunion... ok, take it as a
threat or a warning but I will be there.
-Larry Stone (71)
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>>From: Steve McClung (73)
Terry Delsing (71) did move around, but I remember
one of his best bands was Percy.... with Dave Nelson
on guitar and keyboards, with a Hammond B3 organ and a
pair of Leslie speakers, Fender Telecaster guitar.....
Ron Brightman on drums, and Terry played Bass. A GOOD
band!
Factory was hot.... they started in Richland, then
moved to Seattle. Who remembers Tank?
Does anyone remember Chuck Berry at the
fairgrounds (with 3 days of bands)..... the Battle of
the Bands in Kennewick...? But........ WHO could
forget Applejack, with Steve Hickman on guitar,
playing "Going Home" ( by Ten Years After ). A great
band... one of my favorite local ones. Kenny Devine,
alumni.... Keyboard, Guitar, played with many
bands.... excellent musician and singer..
Jeff Curtis (69)!!!!! Who KNOWS how many bands he
played with! Another versatile musician. Those were
the days... EVERYONE either played with a band, or
worked to get there.
People Search alert.... Does anyone know a Danny
Hardwick? Since I left Seattle, I can't locate my
friend, who is a GREAT singer and drummer... one of
the BEST.
Wish I could relive Zips parking lot.... hot rods,
burn-outs, girls who would bring your food to you at
the push of the button, wearing short mini skirts, and
putting the food tray on my window.... AHHHHhhhh.....
and cleaning up the mess I left afterward!!! A&W
carhops too..... My wife never delivers food to my
car...:( How about Thomison's Dairy Mart (Sp?), the
originator of the drive-up store!
I miss the boat races..... we'd camp for 3 days
and party like wildcats.... Now, if I can stay awake
till 10, I've had a good day! Who could forget Bateman
Island, until ***someone*** blew up the bathroom....
now people can't drive out there...
Great Memories!!!
-Steve McClung (73)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
To: Larry Fritts (71)
Re: The local Bands
Larry,
I haven't seen mention of the infamous, "Ima Still
and the Moonshiners!"
-Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: Pito Saenz (74)
This Saturday morning I sat down in front of my
computer with a cup of hot coffee to check my e-mails,
and I received one from my brother Nat. He forward me
the 8/12/00 edition of the Alumni Sandstorm. In this
edition was a e-mail from a Vic Marshall (71) titled
RE: Tri Cities Bands. He asked if anyone remembered a
group called the Vikings.
Well I remember them all right, my brother Nat Saenz
was the drummer, Avon Anderson played lead guitar,
Rickey Williams played guitar, well Rickey's dad got a
new job, so it was good-bye Rickey, and hello Skip
Szendre, who also played guitar. The reason I remember
so well, I was the lead singer and guitar player, as
long I didn't have to do both at the same time. We
played at a big "Battle of the Bands" at bomber gym.
It was sponsored by radio station KALE, we won third
place in our division, and were voted most likely to
succeed. The band broke up about a week later. It was
a groovy, far-out, outa sight, and heavy time of my
life, though I don't think the Beatles had anything to
worry about. (And by the way, Donna Recker and Valerie
Anderson were the go-go dancers.)
-Pito Saenz (74)
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>>From: Dawn Backer Gerken (81)
I am writing to invite everyone who still lives
around the Tri-Cities to attend a benefit concert for
Lisa Jones Woods (80) on Tuesday, August 15 at the
Chief Jo Auditorium from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. It is
featuring the steel drum bands BRAM BRATA' and OK 2
BOTAY. The concert is free but we are asking for
donations. There will also be a bake sale, silent
auction and a raffle. All money earned will be given
to Lisa to help pay for her expenses in her fight
against cancer. She has to travel back and forth to
Seattle to receive experimental treatments that they
cannot do in the Tri-Cities, (and her insurance may
not cover). Please try to come. You will hear some
awesome steel drum music and you will be helping out a
fellow alumni.
Thank you,
-Dawn Backer Gerken (81)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/15/00
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Tom Hoffman (47/48), Richard Roberts (49),
Mike Clowes (54), Carol Purkhiser (56),
Emajean Stone (63), Jim Hamilton (63),
Linda McKnight (65), Lynn-Marie Hatcher (68),
Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: Tom Hoffman (47 & 48)
To: Anna May "Ann" Wann Thompson (49)
I live in the Kenmore area and I love the work
shop I used to go there all the time when I was biking
from Bothell on the trail. Had to refuel for the trip
back. Please keep me informed of the next meeting. I
would love to see some of the old timers.
-Tom Hoffman (47 & 48)
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>>From: Richard Roberts (49)
Thanks, Anna May Wann (49) for the effort at the
Workshop Tavern and best regards to Mel Stratton (49)
for being there. Carol Tyner Roberts (52) and I plan a
trip to the Seattle area sometime next spring and
maybe we can put something together again. When the
schedule is more firm, we will be in touch. In the
meantime, the best hello to all the other 49ers and
those others plus or minus a few years.
-Richard Roberts (49)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
Re: Spudnuts
In glancing through a copy of the "Green and Gold
Handbook", under the heading of "Citizenship" we are
told: "An idea seems to be rather prevalent that
citizenship consists of not breaking any rules and not
causing and disturbance. In other words, citizenship
has become simply a negative virtue, which puts a
premium on the individual who does nothing to
interfere with the routine of things."
I would hold, then, that denigration of Spudnuts
falls under this guideline, and may, therefore, be
grounds for impeachment and loss of "Bomberhood".
Enough said, anything further might wind up in
"The Sandbox".
Re: "Golden Years"
Jean Armstrong Reynolds (64), is of the opinion
that the "Golden Years" start at age fifty, and that
we are nothing more than "re-cycled teenagers." Jean,
I don't think there is a defining age for being
"golden"; and after R2K, only momentary re-cycled
teenagers.
In this line of thinking maybe "senior moments"
can become "re-cycled teenage angst"?
Just one more quote from the "Handbook"
School Song
We're loyal to you, Richland High
We're green and we're gold, Richland High
We'll back to stand
"Gainst the best in the land
For we know you have sand, Richland High
RAH!! RAH!!
So, onward we go, Richland High,
Go speeding ahead, Richland High,
Our team is our best asset,
It has never failed us yet,
Hurrah! for you Richland High!
RAH!! RAH!!
Bombers, Spudnuts, and Maren forever
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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>>From: Carol Purkhiser Fleming (56)
RE: Maxine Purkhiser
My mother, Maxine Purkhiser, passed away on August 2nd.
I know many of you remember her (and her husband, "Purk")
from The Bootery in the Uptown district. There are two
wonderful things that I want you all to know:
1. My Mom had a great death. She had all her
affairs in order, she died in her own bed with her own
dogs in attendance, she had loving and competent
caretakers, she accepted death and did not want any of
the mechanisms of medicine around, and, blessed be,
she had no pain. Most of all, she died Maxine to the
end - no coma here, no vegetative state, calling the
shots and wearing perfume. Way to go, Mom.
2. Then there is the job is dealing with all the
'stuff' that is left behind. The sorting, boxing,
cleaning, donating, decision making, etc. You've all
been there....or will be.
But when your family shows up in full force - 9
people from 3 generations -and puts their enormous
good will, energy and great good sense into the task,
my goodness!, how things get done. I am so
tremendously grateful for this support. I will not
forget it. Of course, my brother Jerry has been a
tower of responsibility and action. I say, 'of course',
because this is not a new thing to me. But I want you
to know it.
-Carol Purkhiser Fleming (56)
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>>From: Emajean Stone (63)
Re: San Jose Jazz Festival
What a great time! Went down on Sunday evening to
hear Larry Coryell (61) play guitar. It was a
wonderful performance. Heard a voice say "Emajean" and
there was Jack Gardiner (61) Stood and talked and
listened to the great music. After the performance,
Larry was selling his new CD and signing autographs.
Got to talk to him for a while along with Dave Miller (67).
To: All of the other Bombers in the Bay Area
You missed a great performance.
-Emajean Stone (63)
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>>From: JIm Hamilton (63)
RE: Critique of the 35th reunion for them class of
'65 sophomores
To: Jim House (63) - Inspector General for all class
reunions past and future
JIM -
They done good, them sophomores. Considering this
was only their sixth effort, they put on quite a show.
No basketball game, no fireworks, but plenty of fire
water. Dick Boehning (63), Gary Scofield (63) and Reed
Galbreath (63) showed up to add a little bit of
dignity and keep the bartender's tip jar full. David
Rivers (65) kept trying to set up an NDP, as he was
sure that some Kennewick types were due to come up the
dike at any moment.
Got to see the video of the R2K weekend, and I
still get goose bumps. It's really outstanding, but I
think the color is off. Your legs looked almost tan.
Everyone who was at the game knows that in actuality
your pins were a couple of shades lighter than the
"bran' new" hoop scoots you wore to the game.
I was gonna wear the shirt that frank gave us, but
didn't want to be the peacock when all those fine
looking younger ladies came out looking their best.
Wish you could have been there, to give everyone
your blessing. You enjoying yourself being back in
alaska working on Ron's boat? Are you the one who puts
them salmon in the Fedex envelope and overnights them
to Lewiston?
Your Faithful Servant,
JIMBEAUX
-Jim Hamilton (63)
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>>From: Linda McKnight (65)
RE: Reunions
Just got home last night from our 35th Class
Reunion, and although it was the smallest reunion ever
because of R2K and not everyone could come to both, it
was still truly wonderful. You know, I don't think
we're getting older, I think we're getting BETTER!!!!
I stayed up way too late and danced way too much, but
it was lots of fun. And, everyone looked wonderful and
darn healthy, too.
So, for those who aren't tired of reunions yet,
there is one being planned in the Seattle area for
September. It's a mini one, meeting in a restaurant
(site unnamed at present). Carolyn Moore (65) is
working on it, and since I've been away from the
Sandstorm for a few days, I am not sure if there has
been any mention of it here yet. I talked to lots of
people about it this last weekend........ and all
classes are invited. Carolyn's e-mail address is
carolyn.moore@ci.seattle.wa.us
I know there are lots of people living in the
Seattle area...... so contact Carolyn for more info.
See you soon......and remember, BOMBERS RULE!!!!!!
-Linda McKnight (65)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68)
RE: Music of the 50s/60s
A BIG TIME Bomber Thanks to Betty Avant (69) for
the web link to KOMA in Oklahoma City. I clicked them
on first thing this morning, and have heard nothing
but great memories (50s & especially 60s music) ever
since. SO COOL! I even sent them an e-mail. Waiting
for them to play my requests now :-)
Here's the link again, in case anyone missed it.
Check it out --- it's worth it!
http://www.komaradio.com
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68)
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>>From: Kim Edgar (79)
RE: Reunions
I really enjoyed the Reunion, I vote for every
seven years, however, I can understand others wanting
it every four.
To: Rick Maddy (67)
I too, had a similar experience with using the
word "Pop" instead of "Soda". I lived in Virginia for
over 4 1/2 years. I started using the word "soda", I'm
back in Washington, however, "Soda" is instilled in my
brain, I still use it.
New Topic: Camping & Fishing Memories
I was wondering what favorite memories folks have
of going camping as a child and where was their
favorite campsite.
We went camping & fishing at the Pot Holes. One
day, as we were fishing, my mother spotted a snake,
she climbed up on my fathers shoulders. My brothers
weren't to happy when I (a girl) caught the first fish.
We also went camping at Mt. Rainier, I'd have to
say my favorite was the most memorable; We had a bear
visit our campsite one night, that was pretty
exciting. I almost slid off a cliff, my mother's quick
thinking, and her foot in my tummy was the only thing
between me and death.
Our brakes on the car also went out at the top of
the mountain. My mother was driving, she was
petrified, but tried not to show it, my brothers and I
thought it was pretty fun, it was like riding on a
roller coaster. Fortunately, a large truck noticed our
dilemma and managed to get in front of us and slow us
down until we came to a stop.
Bomber Cheers!
-Kim Edgar (79)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/16/00
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12 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today.
Ray Gillette (49), Mike Clowes (54),
Bonnie Beardsley (56), Carol Carson (60),
Jean Armstrong (64), Rick Valentine (68),
Christine Woodward (72), Debra Dawson (74WB),
Sean Lewis (77), Princess Hester (81WB),
Sonny Parker (81), Jenny Smart (87)
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>>From: The R2K Planning Committee
To: Loretta Ostboe Fraser (55) who wrote: "The reason
that more locals didn't attend (and others too) the
R2K reunion is that only those reading the Sandstorm(
and those told by those reading the Sandstorm) knew
about it!!!!! Was there any other advertisement, I
didn't see any!!"
The R2K Committee knew from the beginning that our
biggest challenge would be to get the word out to all
classes, especially to those without e-mail and unable
to read the Sandstorm. With 60 classes, and an
estimated 24,000 ± classmates, we didn't have the
funding or time to do this many mailings.
You have to understand we started with a ($0)
Balance and for the first few months we were working
with a skeleton crew. In fact, several Committee
Members fronted money until some of the early
registration money came in.
Our only choice was to rely on representatives of
each class to get the word out. We put a notice in the
Sandstorm to search out the "Keepers" of each Class
list with the intent to notify them to send out
Registration Forms.
We received only 11 responses that knew who the
"Keeper" were.
We are still compiling that list, so if anyone
didn't respond, please contact Linda Boehning at
as we'd like to keep the lists
current. We would also like to know how many classes
actually did send out Registration Forms.
Many classes commented that they didn't have funds
to mail out Forms. And some didn't have an organized
committee for their own class.
Still most came through.
The Class of '58 started from scratch. They got to
work calling classmates for addresses, and requested
donations for mailing out registrations forms. They
did two mailings, which resulted in a fantastic
turnout.
The Class of '63, had over 150 classmates on their
mailing list that are not connected with e-mail. (More
than those who have e-mail). Registrations were mailed
out, and the class of '63 had the largest
participation.
We, as a committee, tried everything we could. We
placed ads in the Tri-City Herald, on the Radio, and
on T.V, and we made registration forms available at
local businesses.
A suggestion for all classes:
Ask for donations from your classmates for future
reunions expenses. Those classes that have done so
have had positive results. The class of '63 asked for
donations at their 25th, and have had enough to cover
expenses for the last two reunions.
No matter who does future Reunions, the only way
to get the word out is to use every way possible: e-
mail, mailings, and talking to your friends. To make
the next reunion even better, each CLASS has to take
the responsibility to get this done. If you want your
classmates to come, then you have to make an effort to
contact each one.
And now some Trivia about the Reunion:
Registered alumni who attended 1145 (1440 total
alumni responded; 395 pre-registered alumni didn't
attend)
ASB cards: 1482 (Registered alumni and guest)
Teachers: 12
First Class attending: Bernie Simpson (46)
The top 10 Classes attending were:
Alumni /Alumni and Guest
Class of 63 - 89/102
Class of 65 - 74/97
Class of 64 - 57/76
Class of 62 - 56/73
Class of 58 - 55/74
Class of 60 - 55/69
Class of 70 - 50/64
Class of 67 - 50/63
Class of 66 - 46/53
Class of 68 - 43/60
Those coming the farthest:
Don Rotan (61) - Chaing-Mai, Thailand
Vicki Owens (72) - Kampala Uganda
Pamela Romsos Storey (86) - RDI TeKanwhata, NZ
Robert Davis (66) - Columbia, S. America
Toby Wheeler Davis (65/66) - Columbia, S. America
Patrick Quane (59) - Kihei, Hawaii
One of the activities that we didn't count on
being so successful was the gathering at the Hanford
House Courtyard. We thought that with the "Street
Dance", and planned gatherings by several of the
Classes, Churches and families that we wouldn't have a
large turnout. We were overwhelmed with the
attendance. We only expected a couple hundred. We
apologize for running out of food.
Some Members of the Committee voted tonight on
reserving the Hanford House Courtyard each summer on
Saturday night of the "Cool Desert Nights" weekend for
those who will be in town to get together. Please let
us know of your interest in this!
Some classes could have their own Reunions on
Friday night and then join us on Saturday night.
Every 4 years we could have a big R2K Reunion,
with the same Gathering at the Courtyard at night, but
activities during the day.
We may never have another Basketball Game like
this last one, but we could have a great "Pep
Assembly". Maybe with activities such as a free throw
contest, skits, etc. It wouldn't take much planning to
do this, as the most important activity would be just
creating a venue for "visiting" which seems to be the
most popular.
We feel that the Reunion was a great success and
met all our expectations. We have appreciated all the
"Thank-You's" and we want you all to know that all the
hard work and time spent planning it was well worth
it. I know we all feel that it was great seeing old
Classmates, but we also have met some wonderful "New
Friends" from other classes.
-Kathy Hoff Conrad (64) - R2K Chairman
-Linda Belliston Boehning (63) - R2K Secretary
-Perry Moore (63) - R2K Registration Chairman
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>>From: Ray Gillette (49)
To: Richard Roberts (49) and all other 49er's
In my capacity as Web Maintainer (some people call
themselves WebMasters but in my book, Maren Smyth is
the Master) for the classes of '46, 47, 48, and '49, I
have recently had the opportunity to add one of our
classmates to the roster of emailed 49ers. It was Paul
Phillips (49). While doing that we exchanged emails
and he mentioned that he had a hard copy of the final
Sandstorm (real paper copy) published on May 25, 1949.
He offered to make a copy of it and send me one. Thank
you Paul..... Mainly because on page three there was a
picture of the named "outstanding" athletes from our
class of 49. He, Paul Phillips, was a boxer, Walt
Hyrkas was a trackman, Dick Dawald - basketball,
Tooter Crowder - football, Jim Doyle - baseball.
An interesting fact concerning those selections
occurred to me when I remembered that about 20 years
later I had occasion to play tennis with Jim Doyle a
few times while we were still mobile enough to play
reasonable tennis AND Jim was able to whip me on those
outings nearly every time. The result of my thinking
was that even though I was selected as the best tennis
player of that year, it was probably because a lot of
the better athletes just didn't play tennis at that
time.
By the way, the sports editors of the Sandstorm at
that time were the above mentioned Richard "Dick"
Roberts and Ray King (RIP). Good job Mr. Roberts.
Great memories
-Ray Gillette (49)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
To: Maren Smyth (64) who asked "What YEAR is that handbook?"
1946
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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>>From: Bonnie Beardsley Sandahl (56)
To: Carol Purkhiser Fleming (56)
What a marvelous tribute to your mother! Your love
and support of her are obvious.
I hope that you place a copy of what you've
written in a special scrapbook. It's a treasure.
-Bonnie Beardsley Sandahl (56)
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>>From: Carol Carson Renaud (60)
RE: Camping
To: Kim Edgar (79)
I'm glad you brought up the camping theme. Our
family used to have a camping reunion over Labor Day
weekend every year at Ohanepecosh Camp Ground in Mt.
Rainier National Park. It is my favorite place in the
world to camp. We did this for 26 years.
Unfortunately, we can't make it anymore but have great
memories. You can hike up to Silver Falls, go through
the Visitor Center, go up the road a piece to Grove of
the Patriarchs, drive up around the mountain to
Paradise, hike the trails . . . etc.
Labor Day weekend also coincides with a huge flea
market in Packwood, WA, about 15 miles from the
campground. You can spend days wandering around the
flea market. About 30 years ago, it started with a
small gathering of booths around the Packwood
Community Center. It has now grown to about a mile
long and 2 blocks deep in and around the town of
Packwood. Great fun!
One of the best activities we always did over that
weekend was to go up into the mountains and pick
blueberries and huckleberries. Then we'd go down
around Morton near the river and pick blackberries.
Our freezer always had berries for winter baking of
cobblers and struedels.
Thanks for jogging the gray matter!
-Carol Carson Renaud (60)
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>>From: Jean Armstrong Reynolds (64)
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
RE: "Golden Years" - In this line of thinking maybe
"senior moments" can become "re-cycled teenage angst"?
I think you may have a good thought there.... For
those of us who had to look up this word, (that would
be me)
angst (ängkst) n.
A feeling of anxiety or apprehension often accompanied
by depression.
RE: Bombers, Spudnuts, and Maren forever
Not necessarily in that order.. I hope Maren knows
how much we all love and appreciate her.. But just in
case she forgot, WE LOVE YOU MAREN... If it wasn't for
you, we wouldn't all be together like this.. You are
the strength in our Bomber lives..
(gotta laugh, while doing my spell check, it
questioned "spudnuts"..) I thought it was a real word.
-Jean Armstrong Reynolds (64)
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>>From: Rick Valentine (68)
To: Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
RE: Krispy Whatever's... This is a 'Spudnut' report...
I went to the Prosser Wine and Food Fair last
Saturday [the 12th] with some friends. Saturday
morning we stopped in Richland and had Coffee and
Spudnuts on the way through town. Yep they are still
as good as I remembered them. Sorry the Krispy things
are just a substitute :-)
Winery hopped all the way to Prosser. There are a
bunch of new wineries in the Tri Cities-Benton City
area.
Had a great day in the Tri Cities area...
-Rick Valentine (68)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Christine Woodward (72)
Date: Mon Aug 14 15:27:16 2000
RE: Robin Rieck (72)
Lost contact with Robin Rieck while she was going
to the U, Sue Flodine was in Ellensburg and I was in
Wenatchee. Any news of where she may be? We would love
to contact her and give her the latest of Sue and
mines adventures.
-Christine Woodward (72)
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>>From: Debra Dawson Fogler (74WB)
Hey, I don't remember The Vikings group, exactly,
but I do remember Nat and Pito Saenz and Avon. You
must have played at the lodge dances in West Richland.
I think the girl who pierced my ears married Nat.
Karen was a good friend of my little sister, Michel.
We had a few beers, and I didn't feel a thing. Never
had any trouble, infections, or that sort of problem
from the piercing, and the holes match quite nicely!
It's good to hear from some of the West Richland crowd
on this predominately jock website.
-Debra Dawson Fogler (74WB)
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>>From: Sean Lewis (77)
Hey, Bombers
I feel it's duly worth noting that my sister,
Peggy Lewis Johnson (62) summitted Mount Rainier on
Sunday August 12th, along with her husband Gary, and
some others, and I think she deserves a big round of
applause. Way to go, Peg! Can't say that I'm surprised
at this, though. ...so what's next?
-Sean Lewis (77)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Princess Hester (81WB)
Date: Tue Aug 15 19:45:16 2000
Would Have Been The Class of 1981
Hello Richland,
It's been years since I've been to WA. I was a
product of Jason Lee and Chief Jo. My brother, Don,
made it all the way through (Col Hi) and was the Class
of '78. Our mother was a first grade teacher at Jason
Lee for about 10 years. Would love to hear from any of
my old classmates. Richland was definitely a memorable
place!!!
-Princess Hester (81WB)
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>>From: Sonny Parker (81)
RE: Kim Edgar (79)
I think Kim's Mom is actually McGyver. What a gal!
-Sonny Parker (81)
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>>From: Jenny Smart Page (87)
RE: Pop vs. Soda
We have a funny story in our family regarding the
"Pop vs. Soda" controversy.
When I was kindergarten age, we lived in
Wappingers Falls, NY (for "two year, two months, too
long" according to the parents). One morning, we were
outside with the neighbors, and one was getting ready
to head for work. She started her car, and POOF it
started a little fire in the engine compartment.
After opening the hood, my mother said "Quick --
get me some soda" (meaning baking soda). The neighbor,
who was born & raised in NY and had never been beyond
'Jersey, said "What kind? Orange or Root Beer?". Those
east coast folks.... always good for a laugh.
Of course, this was the same neighborhood that had
a couple of families who wouldn't let their kids play
with me and my brothers when our father was home,
because "he worked at a nuclear power plant, and by
God, their kids weren't going to glow in the dark"
(they actually told us that). Too bad they didn't
understand that Indian Point was still under
construction and there wasn't a fuel rod within a
hundred miles of the plant. Just makes me glad to be
living in the Tri-Cities.
-Jenny Smart Page (87)
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Funeral notice scanned from 8/15/00 TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins (66)
~ Deborah "Colleen" Blacketer ~ Class of 1985 ~
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/17/00
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14 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Roberts (49), Sandra Atwater (51),
Larry Bruggeman (54) and Ramona Miller (54),
J.D. Boyd (55), Carol Carson (60),
Carol Converse (64), Patti McLaughlin (65),
Mike Davis (74), Tedi Parks (76),
Tamara Chitty (80), Jill Walser (81),
Randy Ragsac (81), Mary Davidson (85)
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>>From: Richard "Dick" Roberts (49)
To: Ray Gillette (49)
Thanks for the kind words. As I read your note, I
thought you had forgotten that you were the selected
senior tennis player for the pic in The Sandstorm. You
guys were featured now and then on different documents
at our 49er reunion. As I recall, only Walt Hyrkas and
Jim Doyle attended the reunion. Jim's kids/grand kids
entertained us during the evening festivities. Jim is
also featured on the Col-Hi sports "wall of fame".
Nice man, married to a nice lady.
I have all of the old copies of the 1948-49 issues
of The Sandstorm. I'm not sure if my kids would want
them as a part of their legacy. I threaten them with
about 100 boxes of slide trays and their response is
"Oh, Dad!". If they don't want them, anybody out there
have any suggestions? I made a wood cover and back and
took them to the "old stuff" table at the reunion.
They are kind of fun to plow through every 20 years or
so.
Carol Tyner Roberts (52) and I have been talking
about a trip your way sometime early next spring so
keep the pot on. In the meantime, keep cool. Har, har!
Add my thanks for being our web maintainer. I've
got a couple of pics to send if you're looking for
things like that.
-Richard "Dick" Roberts (49)
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>>From: Sandra Atwater Boyd (51)
Does anyone remember using the two words -----
soda pop together? "I would like a soda pop please".
-Sandra Atwater Boyd (51)
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>>From: Ramona Miller Bruggeman (54) & Larry Bruggeman (54)
To: the R2K Committee
You all did a fantastic job; could not have been
better. Anyone who has tried to even organize a 6 year
old's birthday party should appreciate your efforts.
Thanks.
We think that the idea of the Hanford House
Courtyard in conjunction with Cool Desert Nights is a
neat idea. Not too much organizing on anyone's part.
Also, a plug for Club40. It is a great time, well
organized and lots of fun. It's worth traveling some
miles and us local yokels really enjoy it. Kudos to
those who make it a success each year.
-Ramona Miller Bruggeman (54) & Larry Bruggeman (54)
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>>From: J.D. Boyd (55)
I almost got arrested driving my car around By's
Burgers without hubcaps.
-J.D. Boyd (55)
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>>From: Carol Carson Renaud (60)
RE: Terminology
It has been interesting reading about people's
experiences with different terminology, i.e., pop vs.
soda.
Another one is dinner & supper. As a newlywed I
was living in Denver and invited my in-laws over for
dinner. I was planning a nice dinner at about 6:00pm -
they showed up at Noon - boy was I red-faced! I guess
in Missouri where they were from, dinner was the main
meal served at Noon. They never used the term lunch.
Any other north vs. south, east vs. west
terminology out there?
-Carol Carson Renaud (60)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (64)
I've been camping at the Ohanepecosh Camp up at
Mt. Rainier also. Great camp site!! Great place to go
with children - so much to do. My folks and I used to
go to Twin Lakes up close to Spokane each year. I was
told that we started camping there when I was 6 months
old. My last year there was when I was a senior. We
only missed 2 years out of that whole time of not
going. It was like a second home to me. I would
anxiously await to see how many kids I knew from
previous years. I learned to water ski there also. My
dad would have all the patience in the world with
however many kids wanted to ski. There were many years
that Gail Plee Woodard (64) and Anna Margaret Bell
(64) went along with us. Not together, but they would
switch off.
I think the reunion planning committee have come
up with a good idea about renting out the Hanford
courtyard each year during the Cool Summer Nights. I
bet alot of alumnis would show up each year. Sounds
like they are willing to give us a shot of reunions
each 4 years.
-Carol Converse Maurer (64)
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>>From: Patti McLaughlin Cleavenger (65)
To: The Class of '65
We had a great reunion last weekend, about 130
people attended. The weather was lovely, the food was
edible, everyone was beautiful. It was a time of
catching up with friends from near and far. For those
of you who were not able to attend, if you would like
to purchase the book of mailing addresses, just
contact me (Patti McLaughlin Cleavenger) - I'll even
throw in a RHS key chain!
-Patti McLaughlin Cleavenger (65)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
To Tedi Parks:
Krispie Kremes over Spudnuts? I'm afraid the Texas
sun has affected your mushyhead. There is little we
can do for you! Just try to keep cool and stay out of
the sun. Get plenty of rest. I hope there is not a lot
of pain.
-Mike Davis (74)
PS - Denny's has a helluva cinnamon roll!
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>>From: Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
Relax everyone... I'm not a spudnut-hater. Krispy
Kremes are just better... that's all, and you can't
"Un-Bomber" me for saying so. I appeal to my fellow
Bombers, those of you who have served in the United
States Armed Forces, who have fought for the freedom
of this country. All of you must allow me the right to
worship the doughnut of my choice... it's the American
way.
-Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
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>>From: Tamara Chitty Marlin (80)
RE: lass or 1980 Twenty years Better Reunion!
Hello to all of our fellow classmates!
Are you ready for a great reunion? It's this
weekend August 17-19th! (actually starting Thursday
evening) We have really been working hard on planning
this great event & compiled a great memory book for
everyone attending. Included in your registration is
the following events and items:
~ Name tags with your color picture on it from
your senior year
~ Thursday night social at Jacksons (the old
Gaslight)
~ Friday night social at Shilo (bring any copies
of old pictures you may have from elementary school
through High School as we are posting these up on the
walls - remember bring copies - perhaps color copies -
so we don't have to worry about the originals) Music &
Hors d'oeuvres
~ Saturday Family Picnic - food provided for the
whole family
~ Saturday Night Main Event - Class picture will
be taken, Free wine tasting, Premier food, DJ - Music
& Dancing
~ An etched large glass with the Bomber logo for
class of 1980
~ A memory book with over 110 people that sent in
pictures & what they are doing now
~ A video was put together by our classmate Don
Jepson on Bomber history & with pictures of our
classmates & a little bit of our ten year. This will
be shown & then some of our 20 year will be added to
the end - these are available for sale at the reunion.
~ We will be having a raffle to raise money to be
put in a CD for our next reunion committee to start
with a budget to plan the next great event.
Golf is available at a separate charge for Friday
starting at 12:30.
We are planning on a lot of fun and if you are
still undecided about coming I encourage you to come -
it will be fun! You can still come by paying at the
door - it would help for food count if you could RSVP
to either Lynn Harrold Casey or Tamara Chitty Marlin.
SEE YOU THERE!!! :)
-Tamara Chitty Marlin (80)
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>>From: Jill Walser (81)
To: Princess Hester (81WB)
Hi Lady!
I remember you well, you were so friendly and
nice. I always wondered what happened to you. I'd love
to hear from you, I'm at
-Jill Walser (81)
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>>From: Randy Ragsac (81)
I think the word "pop" is an old fashion word for
soda. I am from California and currently live there.
My two brothers live in the Seattle area and use the
term "Pop". I give them a bad time about it when I
visit them.
-Randy Ragsac (81)
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>>From: Mary Davidson Coates (85)
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Colleen
Blacketer family. I went to school with Colleen and
she was a great gal.
-Mary Davidson Coates (85)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/18/00
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15 Bombers sent stuff:
Anna May Wann (49), David Brusie (51),
Charlotte Carlson (52), Mike Clowes (54),
Carol HOllingsworth (55), Janet Wilgus (59),
Pat Vaché (60), Judy Willox (61),
Verla Farrens (61), Lynn Johnson (63),
Carolyn Moore (65), Brad Wear (71),
Lynn Noble (72), Pito Saenz (74),
Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: Anna May "Ann" Wann Thompson (49)
To: Richard and Carol Roberts
Looking forward to your visit to our wonderful
area. We will definitely plan an event when you come
to town. Just let us know and you will see that in the
Northwest we "love to party". By will be thrilled to
see us. And if that doesn't work out my house is only
one mile from the Tavern (how's that for convenience)?
-Anna May "Ann" Wann Thompson (49)
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>>From: Dave Brusie (51)
To: Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
I am a veteran, and I will fight again for your
right to choose the doughnut of your choice. You have
to realize that there are even people out there that
eat at McDonalds and Macheesemo Mouse. Your liking of
Krispy Kremes is understandable, it's your taste that
is in question???
P.S. You know this is all in fun.
-Dave Brusie (51)
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>>From: Charlotte Carlson Terry (52)
RE: Senior Humor
Just a little senior humor for those of you who
can appreciate it:
Growing old isn't for wimps!
-Charlotte Carlson Terry (52)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
RE: The great "Soda" - "Pop" debate:
Yes, I have heard it called soda-pop, or more
vernacularly, "sody-pop".
But when I think of soda, it needs to have ice
cream in it, along with a syrup flavor, as in a
chocolate soda. Pop on the other hand could be several
things: a) a carbonated drink in a bottle or can; b)
what you sometimes called your father; c) the kindly,
old stage door guardian in countless movie musical;
or, d) a derogatory name for an elderly gentleman (as
in "Hey, Pops!")
Now, soda, when added to the word jerk, became for
a time, a job title that was looked on with awe by
teenagers of the era. This was the dude that made
sodas at the fountain of the favorite hangout, and did
not necessarily reflect on any social inadequacies he
might have.
RE: Spudnuts versus "K....y K.....s"
It hurts to even try to spell the "kk" word.
However a case for leniency has been made. It is easy
to see how a person, subjected to Texas weather, away
from home and serving one's county, could be seduced.
It wouldn't be the first time. And the next thing you
know, he'll be extolling the virtues of beer from a
bottle, and how to cover up cigarette breath with Sen-Sen.
I tell you, my friends, we got trouble, and that
starts with "T" which almost rhymes with "k"....
"Sister" Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76), is in serious
trouble. Perhaps someone in Richland could a least
mail her a care package of Spudnuts. Meanwhile, the
rest of us shall seek guidance and solace to do
whatever it takes to stop this heresy before it ruins
the national fabric.
To: J.D. Boyd (55)
It wasn't driving the car without hubcaps; it was
driving the car.
Spudnuts, Bombers and Maren rule
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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>>From: Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin (55)
To: Sandra Atwater Boyd (51)
The song "Jukebox Saturday Night" which my quartet
sings starts out "Moppin' up soda pop rickeys to our
heart's delight, dancin' to swingeroo quickies, jukebox
Saturday night".
-Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin (55)
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>>From: Janet Wilgus Beaulieu (59)
RE: soda/pop
Hi
All this talk about soda and pop -- Mary Ogston
and I used to quench our thirsts after an entire
afternoon at the "new" Richland pool by stopping off
on Wright at Densow Drugstore fountain. (I won't call
it a "soda fountain" though that is what many places
were called... not because of "soda or pop" but
because of an ice cream soda! Don't think any kidlet
would know what a real ice cream soda is and am not
sure I would either; as I recall, that would have been
a rare order in Richland!)
Back to the intent, Mary and I always ordered a
Cherry Coke -- now in those days at a fountain you got
a FOUNTAIN COKE, made from a coke syrup and they were
so good. I think a plain coke was a dime and a
flavored one was .15. (Side here: I was looking for
the "cent" sign on my laptop and there isn't one... I
think there used to be one on the typewriters of oh so
long ago!) Later, when I worked in an office in the
Desert Inn, I would go downstairs and the fountain in
the coffee shop section made the BEST FOUNTAIN COKES!!
And, of course, you could order just about any
flavor... seems to me Kit's favorite (she worked
across the street at the bank) was a Vanilla coke!!
There was a wonderful soda fountain in this tiny
town in Kansas where my grandparents lived. It was the
traditional institutional green and black, with the
marbled floors of black and white and wonderful swivel
stools with chrome backs. The favored drink there in
the hot and humid summers was limeade -- freshly made,
of course. To this day, that is a refreshment in our
home -- and I was happy to find in Los Gatos, CA in
the 70s a little fountain of the same design and
colors as the one in La Cygne, Kansas -- it has been
the locale of many trendy ventures and the furnishings
of a day gone by have long gone the way of most soda
fountain furnishings along with the elegant chrome
accouterment for dispensing syrups and the wonderful
"green" multiple milk shake mixers!! Remember the size
of the milk shakes!!
Enough reminiscing for today -- fond memories of
hot, lazy, summer days -- mmm.
-Janet Wilgus Beaulieu (59)
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>>From: Pat Vaché (60)
RE: Soda pop
Sandra Atwater Boyd (51) asks if any one remembers
using the complete term "soda pop" The question
jiggled my memory to when soda pop was first placed in
a can. It seems to me that for a while this greatest
of all inventions (at least for trash haulers, paid
roadside clean-up crews, and recyclers) was called
"can-a-pop"
-Pat Vaché (60)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
RE: The South Meets the North -- Funny
When I got together with my husband back in 1977,
my two children were teenagers. Now we all know what
that means --- know it all, ridicule everything and
generally a pain in the ---- well you know! Feeling
quite guilty that I was about to lay this package at
this young man's feet and even more sure that I would
probably never see him again when it was over, I left
these two darlings with him. The guy is from Texas and
of course has that long slow drawl that they do.
Sometime during their time together they decided that
they were thirsty and my husband in that Texan drawl
of his asks, "Would y'all two like a soda water?" My
son looked at his sister; she back at him and burst
into uncontrollable laughter! After, which they
retorted in reply, "Are you asking us if we want a
pop?" The poor man, being confused with the laughter
and the word pop left these two darlings to their own
device. Upon my arrival home, my husband told me the
story and asked me what had been so funny. I told him,
"Here in the North, you could have used two words with
three syllables to ask them that question. "Wanna
pop?" Of course, I told him this only after my fit of
uncontrollable laughter!!
This story has become one of our cherished family
memories and we still laugh about it today.
-Judy Willox Hodge (61)
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>>From: Verla Farrens Gardner (61)
Yes, Sandra Atwater Boyd (51), "soda pop, please"
was how I ask for a soft drink -and I was born in
Hermiston, OR.
In Western OR it is said the fog burns off and in
Eastern OR and WA it is said the fog lifts. I have
learned that such occurrences do happen in each
geographical region.
In New York City, restaurant servers use to say
"may I serve you lady?" - of course this was in the
60s - that may have changed. I hope to take another
"field trip" there to discover the answer to this
question is burning issue!
My family called the noon meal dinner and evening
meal supper until we left rural life and came to "the
city" (Richland).
My contribution to "tales of arrival" to Richland
was my classmates were very friendly. I sure was glad
because I was scared of city life.
My first four years in school were at Echo, OR (we
lived on a ranch.) Then during 5th, 6th and part of
7th I went to school in Outlook, OR (lived on a
ranch). Moving to Richland and not having very many
chores to do or barns to play in and our horses were
not close by to ride whenever I so desired, made life
confining. Kids from my rural lifetime did lots of
chores but we also enjoyed playing lots of games:
7-up, tether ball, roller skating, jacks, skipping
rope, hangman's bluff and more. The girls were
given the new gym and the boys the old gym in Outlook,
for basketball! How about that reverse in hierarchy.
Our 1st home in Richland was a 2 bedroom prefab so
when Aunt, Uncle and 3 cousins came to visit from
Newberg, OR, my Father backed his pick up on the lawn
and the taller of us cousins lay the length of the
pick up bed with the tail gate out flat, and the two
younger cousins slept close to the cab cross wise on
the pick up bed. (We had canvas tarps and blankets -
pre-sleeping days for us also). The pick up bed was
our 2nd guest room. The 1st guest room was my sister
Marguerite's and my bedroom, for aunt and uncle during
their stay.
Sometime back there was an entry sent in about
some guys camping off Wellsian and how the city police
paid them a visit and they continued the night camped
out there.
Well, in the late 50s some gals of my class (61),
had a slumber party in warm weather and during the
evening the girls wandered to a playground, swinging
and sliding in the park in their night clothes. The
girls were all good students and "respectable to their
elders." The tale that went around friendship circles
was instead of taking the girls back to the host home,
all the girls were piled in the police car and taken
to the police station. Then each girl's parents were
called to come get their daughter.
The entries of others who lived in Richland before
'55, it helps me understand somethings I never knew
about or did not understand. In fact any historical
Sandstorm entries, from any decade is enjoyed as it
allows me a broader scope on aspects of life in
Richland than my own experience. Yes, that means those
of you who may have graduated in the '70s '80s &
90s.... your last name sometimes gives me clues of
some of my classmate siblings. Also, at times, who
your parents are -classmates from my time in school in
Richland!
-Verla Farrens Gardner (61)
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>>From: Lynn Johnson Andrews (63)
Maren (or whoever receives this),
Can you tell us anything more about what photos
are actually on this CD? (see below) Are they an
assortment of photos that people who attended the R2K
later scanned and sent in? Are they primarily one
graduating classes' photos? Or photos that John Adkins
'62 himself took? Sounds super if it is truly a good
assortment.....? Please do some more advertising so
we'll know what we're getting!!
The voting is probably over, but I think every
four years is too frequent -- the main organizers are
those folks who live in Richland primarily, and we
don't want them to burn out too fast. An odd number
like seven is good because it will get a much better
rotation of classes going. Even numbers such as four
will never bring the job down on the odd number
classes, whereas an odd seven will. Seven, plus always
reserving the Desert Inn /Hanford House courtyard on
Cool Desert Nights weekends, seems like a good
solution to me.
-Lynn Johnson Andrews (63)
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>>From: Carolyn Moore (65)
Hi Everyone,
Yes, a few of us from class of '65 were trying to
get together here in Seattle, but with the busy
schedules that everyone has, we have not agreed on a
date, place or time.
When we finalize the details, we will announce it
in the Sandstorm so that you may join us.
If you need to contact me, please do not send your
inquiries to me here at work. Please use my home
address at: cmoore65.webtv.net. Thanks!
Bomber Cheers!
-Carolyn Moore (65)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
To: Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
Tedi,
I must agree that Krispy Kremes are great, I have
consumed vast quantities of them over the past year.
The staff at the Arlington, Tx. store knew whenever
there was a hockey tournament in town as we would buy
4-5 doz. at a time.
Now, I have to admit I was a lost soul that
wandered in the vast waste land of substandard "do-
do's" for a long time, Winchels, Dunkin' Donuts, and
even some local "Spudnut Shop" knockoffs. Nothing
compares to the original Spudnuts, but the Krispy
Kremes will more than suffice until I can get a real
Spudnut fix.
As a prior Marine I will definitely defend your
right to consume Krispy Kreme do-do's, after all they
are the lesser of two evils. That is until Val decides
to open a shop in the DFW metroplex, then all bets are
off.
-Brad Wear (71)
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>>From: Lynn Noble Paden (72)
RE: Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
Krispy Kremes and Spudnuts are not even in the
same class! While they are tasty, KKs are just as you
stated, "good southern donuts". Spudnuts are not
donuts. They are an especially delightful northwest
phenomenon. It's like trying to compare Starbuck's to
MJB or Folgers. Can't be done - sorry!
-Lynn Noble Paden (72)
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>>From: Pito Saenz (74)
RE: Spudnuts???????
I want to talk about real Tri-Cities landmarks,
not the Spudnut shop where the Richland P.D. takes
there coffee breaks, but places I thought were great
fun when I was in school. How about Lost lake (behind
Tri-City raceway), and Flattop Mt.. (not exactly a
Mt..), the gravel pits (off bombing range road), and
do you remember a place call LSD-13? (somewhere off
the highway to Vantage). I bet those places bring back
some memories. Maybe even some of you Richland jocks
remember these places. What about the cliffs (east of
Pasco near Dalton lake)? Some indoor places I thought
were fun were the dances at Umbra (the old community
house), Ernie's rack and cue (near Tastee Freeze). Am
I jarring any of your memory banks loose yet? I hear
the 70s were tough on brain cells (ha, ha). Now those
are some real landmarks, you doughnut freaks.
-Pito Saenz (74)
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>>From: Kim Edgar (79)
RE: Terminology
To: Sandra Atwater Boyd (51)
Yes, I used both words together growing up, as I
got older I dropped the "Soda" used "Pop", until I
moved to the East Coast, I started saying "Soda".
To: Carol Carson Renaud (60)
I never heard of the word "Stoop" (Porch) until I
met someone from the south.
-Kim Edgar (79)
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18 Bombers sent stuff:
Ray Gillette (49), Sandra Atwater (51),
Al Parker (53), Muriel Anderson (53),
Jerry Swain (54), Mike Clowes (54),
Carol Carson (60), Carolyn Mouton (60),
Paula Beardsley (62), Earl Bennett (63),
Carol Converse (64), Pam Ehinger (67),
Peggy Roesch (71), Jim "Bo" Anderson (72WB),
Mike Davis (74), Kim Edgar (79),
Jeff Osborn (82), Jennifer Jordan Herb (83)
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>>From: Ray Gillette (49)
RE: Soda Pop.....
Seems to me that when Gabby Hayes used the term,
he said "Sody Pop". Anyone who does not know who Gabby
Hayes is (was) is much too young.....
-Ray Gillette (49)
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>>From: Sandra Atwater Boyd (51)
We called it the complete ------- ice cream soda
and if you didn't want the ice cream, it was soda pop.
The best ice cream soda I ever had was in Toppenish,
WA at a soda fountain in a little drugstore. We lived
there while we waited for a house to be completed and
my Dad's name came to the top of the list for getting
a house.
To: Verla Farrens Gardener (61)
Loved your story and I have been to Echo, OR only
one time and there is a story about the hotel there,
at least there was a story. Do you know the story? If
so, is it true?
-Sandra Atwater Boyd (51)
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>>From: Muriel Anderson (53)
Speaking of sody pops. Does anyone remember when
the four drug stores ran a 5 cent soda special for
three days. (1949?) I rode my bike from one drugstore
to the next spending my babysitting money. I think I
topped out at fifteen sodas in one day.
-Muriel Anderson (53)
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>>From: Jerry Swain (54)
RE: I remember...
Greetings classmates (You Too, Tom McGuire)
I remember "soda pop" but how about the coke
machine lotto called "go ya for distance"? When you
popped your nickel into a coke (Coca Cola) machine and
the icy bottle of soda pop rattled to the chute at the
bottom center of the machine, you lifted the bottle up
and scrutinized the bottom of the bottle for the name
of the bottling plant where it was made. The buyer at
the machine whose bottle was from the most distant
location--won! The loser had to pay for the cokes.
-Jerry Swain (54)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
To: Janet Wilgus Beaulieu (59)
Ah, the great controversy over "fountain" Coke
versus other versions. I agree the taste of true
fountain Coke is vastly greater than what ever else is
sold under that brand name.
In the mid 1940s my step-father ran an
establishment that included a "Soda Fountain." It was
a pure joy to be able to make my own Cokes from time
to time. Especially when I leaned extra hard on the
pump handle and got more syrup. And I'll never forget
that black, black day in 1948 when the local Coca Cola
bottler suggested to him that there was something
better than what he was using. To my horror and dismay
the "well" which contained Coke syrup was replaced by
a red machine that dispensed both the syrup and
carbonated water at the same time. Still had to pour
the syrup into the machine, but the taste was never
the same. Maybe that's when I acquired a taste for
vanilla Coke. This was in Centralia, WA.
In my sophomore year, my father returned from
Alaska and bought a grocery store on 6th Avenue in
Tacoma. Wonder of wonders, the store had a fountain,
and did not have the horrid red machine. At least it
didn't the summer I worked for him. I got to do most
of the fountain work. Ah, such is youth!
To: Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
Isn't it fun discussing Spudnuts? Did you really
think you could get away with declaring the
superiority of Krispy Kremes?
And for the record, the Spudnut Shop is a very
prominent Richland landmark. Next in line would be the
Uptown Tavern, followed by the Bomber Bowl and slumber
parties at the Wellsian ponds.
Maren, Spudnuts and Bombers rule!
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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>>From: Carol Carson Renaud (60)
RE: Sitting on the stoop
To: Kim Edgar (79)
I know they use the word "stoop" for porch in the
east also - Remember the old movies filmed around New
York? They used to "sit on the stoop."
-Carol Carson Renaud (60)
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>>From: Paula Beardsley Glenn (62)
RE: Pop vs. Soda
I just returned from my first trip "back east" as
they say. I was visiting with a friend from the Tri-
cities in South Carolina and mentioned I was on my way
to the store to get some "pop" for our trip to DC. He
hollered at a couple of his young co-workers and asked
me to repeat what I had said. Wondering why he had
asked this, I told the young ladies I was going to the
store for some pop. "See, I told you it was called
Pop" That was the first I ever heard about pop being
called soda. Those easterners are kind of weird tho
anyway.
By the way, had a wonderful trip - over 7,400
miles and saw lots of this great country of ours. Had
a wonderful visit with sister Janice (64) in S. C. but
was good to get home and out the car after 28 days.
Spent several hours getting caught up on all the
Sandstorms.
-Paula Beardsley Glenn (62)
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>>From: Earl Bennett, III (63)
RE: R2K2 etc.
To: Lynn Johnson Andrews (63)
Lynn:
Maybe your explanation will catch on better than
my references to prime numbers - I voted for three,
with an explanation that 3 and 7 are the only digits
that evenly spread the work (Joy and Pain) among the
classes. Three brings us up as hosts FIRST -
appropriate for the Gold Medal Class, don't you think?
But voting seems sparse and poorly thought out. It
will be interesting to see what Maren/Gary etc.
conclude. I have no feeling for the consensus, as I
haven't had time to read more than one or two notes a
day. Sorry I missed the big one this year - may never
be another like it, from what I hear.
Regards, ecb3
-Earl Bennett, III (63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (64)
TO: Sandra Atwater Boyd (51)
You asked if anyone used the term "soda pop". I do
once in awhile. Don't ask me why, but I use all the
terms - "soda" "pop" and "soda pop". The first time
that I heard the term "soda" was when my son was about
4 years old. He met a friend that had moved from back
east. That was their term.
TO: Carol Carson Renaud (60)
When we went back to upper state New York a few
years ago, I mentioned to my aunt and uncle that we
had gone to the "diner" down the street. She was a
little shocked, but then told me that it was really a
"Cafe". The terminology for "Diner" meant "tavern"
back there. I thought it was funny, as I've never
heard that.
-Carol Converse Maurer (64)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (67)
To: Sandra Atwater Boyd (51)
Yes I can remember when "pop" was "soda pop". I
think we in the West dropped the "soda" and the East
dropped the "pop". Thus the war of "pop" verses
"soda". We're all, right in what ever we call it!
RE: R2K
I've been hearing a lot of worrying about the next
R2K not being the same as the one we just had. It
won't be! We can never have another 1st R2K! It was a
once in a life time, and if you missed it for what
ever reason, I'm sorry, because there will never be
one to match it! But we still can have all year
reunions every 4 years and still have a great time!
Getting together is the whole idea! Right?
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger (67)
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>>From: Peggy Roesch Wallan (71)
To: Carol Converse Maurer (64)
Twin Lakes! Do you mean the Twin Lakes out of
Rathdrum, ID? Oh, does that bring back memories. My
family was there like clockwork, the last week of July
and 1st week of August (something like that). It was
heaven! Once my folks were assured that we kids were
duly trained swimmers and always wore our life vests,
we kids were free to roam the Upper and Lower Twins in
rowboats, canoes, and the family ski boat. My dad
suffered through my tests of life saving abilities
(like swamping a rowboat or canoe to practice righting
it -- he always ended up doing the dirty work) and we
swam across the lake every morning for our
constitutional -- one in a rowboat while the other
swam across, then we switched. Early on, we had a
group of families that went up together: we shared a
cabin with the Feltses (Woody, Eleanor, Marsha and
Paul) [hey girls, I've seen Paul in his civvies!!] ...
the Watsons (Ed, Jo, Don, Christy, and Patty, during
better days) ... the Drivers from Pasco (Garth, Dotty,
Chan, Mike, Mary, Sue, Devi) had a cabin across the
lake ... and our friends from Spokane, the Beaches,
next to them. The owners of the resort where we stayed
(Twin Echo Resort) kept the cabins up and limited the
number of day visitors, so the place was clean and
friendly. But, things change...
I was back there in the early 80s ... I was
afraid to get out of my car. The place was mobbed,
dirty, run down, the lake was polluted, there was no
unadulterated lake shore left, and there were signs of
Aryan Nation psychos everywhere. But I still have my
memories of those summers, and believe me, nothing has
ever come close to matching them.
-Peggy Roesch Wallan (71)
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>>From: Jim "Bo" Anderson (72WB)
Hey, anybody know where I can get a decent Spudnut
and a Ranch Burger from AC in Seattle? I haven't been
able to combine those two since I left Richland in
1969, after having spent two radiant years at Chief
Jo. I remember so many people there, and I hope anyone
who remembers me will write! Not sure why they are
coming up now, but I've got lots of fun memories of my
brief stint in the Tri-Cities, which include hanging
around with Jim Bixler (72), Dick Cartmell (73), Steve
Neill (72), beating Carmichael in football (oh, that's
right, we lost), beating Carmichael in basketball (oh,
that's right, we lost...) learning so much from Mrs.
Pearson in 8th grade (Jean Albaugh (72), you were in
my class!), playing for Toivo Piippo on the Chief Jo
basketball team.
He had the driest sense of humor I've ever seen,
he was so hilarious. I'll never forget the look on his
face when he would stop practice, look at me with his
inimitable expression, and ask quietly, "Anderson,
what in the hell is going on out there?" I had moved
to Richland from Eugene, Oregon, and once, during
practice, he asked me, "so Anderson, do they play
basketball in Eugene?"
Somehow I got the nickname of "Bo" (my brother
Randy, who played football and would have been class
of 70, got it first, and it got passed on to me.) His
friends (Mike Franco (70), Jerry Anderson (70), lots
of others) loved to torture us, the way all high
school students love to mess with junior highers.
Lucky for me, Bixler, Cartmell, and whoever else was
around, we were way smarter! I'd love to hear from
you!
-Jim "Bo" Anderson (72WB)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
RE: The Soda/Pop Debate
The entries concerning the soda/pop debate must
stop now! It's making me crazy. If it continues, I
will stuff my face with Krispie Kremes, steal the aqua
car, load it with batgirl Wall of Fame plaques, float
it to the middle of the Columbia, and let the weight
of the Krispie Kremes and plaques take me to the
bottom.
M.Davis (74)
PS-Of course then I'd miss this R2K reunion everyone
has been talking about. By the way, when is it?
-Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: Kim Edgar (79)
RE: Landmarks
To: Pito Saenz (74)
The one that stands out the most is the
"Fingernail" (the building that was moved to Howard
Amon Park). I remember it being off the highway, the
windows were always broken, I presume from kids
throwing rocks. Does anyone remember what business it
for? (I don't believe it was for residential purpose).
Other places that stand out in my mind are Zips,
Dairy Mart (with the cow on top), Tastee Freeze, The
Big Pool, Wading Pool and Elephant Slide at Howard
Amon Park [aka Riverside].
Although, these are not landmarks, but the
following stand out in my mind as well; the "Shelter
Belt" along the highway (I remember kids climbing
trees and either throwing rocks and/or shooting their
BB Guns at cars going by, just to watch the cars slam
on the brakes, the drivers look around and drive
away). (I won't mention names) Also, Wellsian Pond and
the "Lagoon" at Columbia Park.
I realize that the "Lagoon" is not in Richland,
but I remember spending a lot of time there and every
time I drive by, it brings back memories. Sadly, one
of them was witnessing the recovery of a little girl's
body, a victim of drowning. I believe I was about
seven, it's amazing how something like that can stay
with you for so long.
Anyone else think of other landmarks?
-Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: Jeff Osborn (82)
I would like to give my sincerest condolences to
the Blacketer family for the loss of Colleen. It
saddened my heart when I heard the news as I knew her
and have very fond memories her. Right now, all I can
think of to say is "I'm very sorry...she will be
missed by all of us who knew her".
Can someone tell me when and where the funeral is?
-Jeff Osborn (82)
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[http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
Jeff - Her funeral notice has been scanned by Shirley
Collings Haskins (66) and there is a link to it (and
MANY others) on the above website. -Maren]
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>>From: Jennifer Jordan Herb Fernandez (83)
RE: Famous Bombers page
I believe that Lindsay Wagner (The Bionic Woman)
went to Richland High School (then Col. High), but I
don't know what year. But I remember when I was going
to school in 1983, a (Latin?) professor bragged about
having the Bionic Woman for a student.
-Jennifer Jordan Herb Fernandez (83)
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[This is the first time I've heard this. According to
a website that I just checked, Lindsay did her first
film in 1973, so that would make her a '72 (or
earlier) Bomber (or Bomber Wanna Be). Can anybody
verify this information??? -Maren]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/20/00
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17 Bombers sent stuff:
Al Parker (53), Curt Donahue (53),
Marilyn Richey (53), Mike Clowes (54),
Burt Pierard (59), Bill Craddock (61),
Helen Cross (62), June Smith (63),
Linda Reining (64), Patty de la Bretonne (65),
Rick Valentine (68), Pam Pyle (69),
Larry Crouch (71), Lori Killand (72),
Marion Agar (72), Mike Davis (74),
G.S. Gordon (79)
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>>From: Curt Donahue (53)
Re: Spudnuts
Some relatives came over from Richland yesterday
and brought me a dozen glazed Spudnuts. They are
sooooo good! I'm sorry some of you aren't here so I
could share. Yeah, right!!
-Curt Donahue (53)
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>>From: Marilyn Richey (53)
RE: landmarks of old Richland
Does anybody remember the place known as the slab
out on the left side of the Richland riding academy.
It was a place where the kids would go on the weekends
and park their cars and turn on their radios on the
same channel and listen to the music, talking,
drinking and eating. The police could be seen if they
went down to the place and everybody would go out back
roads and all would end up down at By's and be there
for the evening. Carol Hollingsworth (55) and Jim Boyd
(55) should remember this place. Jim didn't like to
take his nice cars down to the slab as you would have
to get your car dirty sometimes. That is the reason I
didn't like to go either. This place was popular in
the early and middle 50s. It was a foundation of a
home they had torn down at some time.
Bomber memories
-Marilyn Richey (53)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
To: fellow classmate Jerry Swain:
It just pains me to see you squabbling with that
nice Tommy McGuire. Didn't the "Dutchman" warn you
about such carryings on? And did you heed his lessons?
No more Spudnuts for either of you. So there.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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>>From: Burt Pierard (59)
TO: Kim Edgar (79)
RE: Landmarks
The "Fingernail" was originally the Tru-Stone
Concrete Co. building and built in 1962, moved to
Howard Amon Park in 1982.
Bomber cheers,
-Burt Pierard (59)
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>>From: Bill Craddock (61)
RE: pop, soda, et.al
I personally, have changed my terminology over the
years. As a youngun here in Richland, I went with the
general flow and called canned, bottled, or dispensed
(like the fountain at Densow's or the machine at the
Uptown Theater) soft drinks "pop". For some reason,
unknown to me, I now use the term "soda". Another term
that has amused me for the last thirty years or so is
"you guys". After only one term at a Texas college and
the ridicule vented on me for saying "you guys" in
reference to more than one person of either sex, I
cannot bring myself to use the term even to this day.
I say "y'all" or "you all". I don't think I drawl it
out like southerners do but hearing "you guys" still
causes me to wince.
I appreciate "y'all" who have written lately about
some of the "landmarks". Many memories have been
refreshed. I DO remember Lost Lake, Flattop, Dairy
Mart, Dog n' Suds, Wellsian Pond etc. etc. but a
couple of the best landmark memories I have are Jack
and Chuck Gardiner's Mom's kitchen when she made the
world's best tacos and invited me to stay for "supper"
or Gary Eubanks' Mom's kitchen when she made the
Universe's best German Chocolate Cake. I'm a longtime
- almost religiously devout - Spudnut Freak but have
to say that Mrs. Eubanks' German Chocolate Cake may
be the finest confection ever produced on this planet.
Some of the very finest landmarks I recall in
Richland wore peddle pushers, capris, Pendleton
sweaters, pleated or straight skirts, or cutoffs and
danced with me at HI-SPOT. My old bachelor memory
banks recall them with much fondness. Just seems like
those Richland landmarks were cuter than the ones in
Pasco, Kennewick - - - or anywhere else for that
matter. Many, many reasons for being thankful for
being alive in Richland during my youth.
-Bill Craddock (61)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk (62)
To all those who participated in organizing the R2K reunion.
You did a great job, and I still think one of the
reasons the reunion was such a success was that is was
so informal and relaxed. I think your idea of
reserving the Hanford House courtyard each Saturday
night of the Cool Desert Nights Car Show is a great
idea, and thus that weekend could become reunion
weekend for Richland High and we'd all know when that
was automatically, and could fit it into our calendars
if possible.
To: Sean Lewis (77)
Sean,
That is very nice of you to bring up your sister's
accomplishment and wonderful feat of climbing Mt.
Rainier!! Also worth noting is the fact that your
sister graduated with me in l962 and is accomplishing
this feat when she is over 50!!
Cheers Peg,
-Helen Cross Kirk (62)
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>>From: June Smith Colletti (63)
I lived in the west and I've lived in the east (NJ).
I went from soda pop to soda. I now live in the south
and I still say "soda". But, at least I don't say
"soder" like some Yankees do (by the way)..... coming
from Washington makes me a westerner!
-June Smith Colletti (63)
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>>From: Linda Reining Pitchford (64)
To: Ray Gillette (49)
RE: Gabby Hayes
I remember him from Saturday mornings and also
from the Saturday matinees at the Uptown; I also
"know" Roy Rogers; Gene Autry; Cisco Kid; Tom Mix;
Lone Ranger; and Hopalong Cassidy. ;) I remember when
they had their own shows on TV on Saturdays and my
great uncle would come over and watch them all day
long. Does anyone remember when they would show midget
westerns? I always thought those were little kids
playing "cowboys and Indians".
To: Peggy Roesch Wallen (71)
RE: Twin Lakes, Idaho
I remember going there with Betty Bates Roberts
(64) and her family and learning to water ski -----
went around the lake forever, as I was afraid to let
go of the rope! My folks used to go camping at
Wallowa; Curlew; and Sun Lakes ------ hated the bugs,
sleeping on the ground, cooking over a fire; loved
roasting marshmallows and sitting around the camp fire
at night, singing songs and telling ghost stories.
"Best" memories are the times the Elm Street
neighbors would get together and go camping at
Wallowa, Oregon.
-Linda Reining Pitchford (64)
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>>From: Patty de la Bretonne (65)
Just wanted to thank everyone who helped to put
together and put on the '65 class reunion! (You know
who you are). It was wonderful to see everyone! After
it was over I spent a few days in my parents' pool in
the Richland sun before I came home to Seattle. It was
a good week. Thanks again.
Patty de la Bretonne '65
ps The food at the dinner was really good this time!
-Patty de la Bretonne (65)
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>>From: Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
On the virtues of Spudnuts:
A week or so ago, in response to Frank Hames' (69)
entry about a bunch of poor, misguided souls STANDING
in LINE to purchase Krispy Kremes, I submitted a note
concerning childhood recollections of sitting at the
counter and watching the pastry-puff wizards HAND
form, fry, and glaze those warm, wonderful confections
we ALL seem to remember with greater fondness than
just about any other memory of our old hometown. That
little note set off a chain reaction of apparent
controversy on the merits of the "competition," but
also set in motion a series of witty e-mails and
events between two former Bomberville residents.
Today's entry is a testimony on the virtue of the
Spudnut, inspired by the story of the week's
interaction between these two Bombers--a testimony
which CLEARLY sets the Spudnut apart from ALL those
other look-alike fried dough puffs. The events of the
week went something like this:
Bomber #1 sends her reminiscent note about Spudnuts to
the Sandstorm, noting that she hasn't had the pleasure
of sinking her teeth into the "real deal" for 30 years
and stating, for the record, that the few knock-offs
which have crossed her lips in the same time frame
PALED in comparison.
Bomber #2 responds with a personal e-mail to B-1,
noting that both now live in Virginia and inquiring
about B-1's location, livelihood, and knowledge of a
Spudnut Shop in the town where B-2 is resident -- a
Spudnut Shop which B-2 swears has the "real deal."
Well, at least the MODERN DAY "real deal." B-2
complains that an upcoming company move will soon
require a 20-minute commute to the aforementioned
Spudnut Shop.
B-1 quickly responds with knowledge of many things in
that town EXCEPT the elusive Spudnut Shop, and replies
to the questions about location, livelihood, etc.
Included are details about B-1A (spouse) and B-1B(male
child) and THEIR current locations, livelihood, etc.
B-1 also inquires about B-2's knowledge of a
particularly grimey-but-satisfying-greasy spoon, known
as 'Pig n Steak' and located just north of B-2's town.
B-1 concludes with a quip about a 20-minute commute to
a Spudnut beating the heck out of a cross-country
drive!
B-2 forwards another response, commenting on his
amazement at just how small the world really is. B-2
relates several similarities in their life-paths and
shares additional career details which link the two
families in additional ways.
B-1 responds, now suggesting, in closing and with a
frivolous giggle, that the next time B-2 drives
northbound, bound for Washington D.C., B-1 would be
VERY grateful if B-2 would "hurl a box of those babies
out of your window as you sail past" (referring, of
course, to the "real deal" pastries).
B-2 sends another response. Here, B-2 notes a
Washington D.C. business errand just THREE days hence
will provide JUST the opportunity to deliver the
requested fat pills--er, Spudnuts. B-2 requests
directions to the "drop-site."
B-1, now giddy with excitement, quickly supplies the
requested directions to the conveniently situated
restaurant where B-1B currently earns car payments
while awaiting entry at officer candidate school. B-1
assures B-2 that, should plans change, the "drop plan"
may be vacated without penalty; however, should B-2
manage the "drop", as planned, B-1B will have a "pick-
up" for B-2 -- an appropriate expression of B-1's
undying gratitude for B-2's enormously generous
spirit. (For, as everyone knows, every good Bomber
turn deserves another.)
Friday, August 18, circa 2:30p.m.: B-2 meets B-1B at
the aforementioned site and the prearranged exchange
of goods occurs.
Friday, August 18, circa 7:00p.m.: As predicted by B-
2, B-1 abandons all previous plans (and anything
resembling good dietary sense) about savoring Spudnuts
with Saturday a.m. coffee and DEVOURS a fresh Spudnut.
Okay, TWO Spudnuts...
NOW, to those out there STILL debating the merits of
"the competition," the writer is compelled to to
wonder, "WHY?!" Clearly, it is ONLY the Spudnut which
could inspire such kindess in response to such utter
devotion, making it indisputably THE MOST VIRTUOUS --
not to mention comforting, satisfying, memorable, and
marvelous -- raised, fried, glazed dough product (in
the interest of politically correct terminology) known
to mankind.
The end.
P.S. to Earl C. Bennett III (63): What a guy. WHAT A
GUY! Thank you, thank you thank you! Hope we ALL get
to meet one day for some more dough-decandence. Maybe
not too soon, though, or my backside WILL be the size
of Rhode Island!
-Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
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>>From: Larry D. Crouch (71)
RE: Richland
Just got back from week in Richland, was my
parents 50th anniversary was great. Guess you got to
go away for a while to know what your missing in a
small town. Took my wife Diana my kids and grandson
cruising went to Zips down G.W. Way to the RAR whoops
is an Arbys now oh well they got the point, they are
now sure I am 100% weird and there is no longer any
hope for me. We had some spudnuts they did agree that
they are pretty tasty. Went to the river just wasted
time (just like in school).
A special thanks to three of my friends who showed
up at 50th bash. Was great talking and seeing them
again, Jim Forsman, Brad Wear (71), and Rob French.
Thanks, guys. Was cool.
My youngest is watching me send this and is
calling a family meeting to have me committed oh well
hope Richland is always there to go home to.
-Larry D. Crouch (71)
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>>From: Lori Killand Whelan (72)
To: Kim Edgar (79)
I believe the Segmented Elipsoid (aka the
"Fingernail" structure currently in Howard Amon Park)
was originally an office building for the ACME
Concrete business located alongside Highway 240. Feel
free to correct me if I'm wrong, anyone.
-Lori Killand Whelan (72)
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>>From: Marion Agar Kreiter (72)
Re: Lindsay Wagner
I believe Lindsay Wagner went to high school at
David Douglas High School in Portland Or. She is one
of the "stars" That they brag about coming from the
"famous" David Douglas High School Theater classes.
Another movie star that attended David Douglas High
School was Sam Elliott. The Oregonian has done
articles on the founding drama teacher at David
Douglas High School, who recently retired, and the
famous actors that she taught.
-Marion Agar Kreiter (72)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
To: Jennifer Jordan Herb Fernandez (83)
Re: Lindsey Wagner (Bionic Woman) as one time Bomber
Yes, I believe it to be true that Ms. Wagner was a
Bomber at one time. The story I heard is that she came
into town the summer of 1970 driving the aqua car, of
course. Being famished by the long drive she stopped
into Denny's for a meal and "sody pop". After her meal
she crossed the parking lot to have a little dessert
at the Spudnut Shop. She ordered a glazed Spudnut and
took a bite out of it. She violently spit it out of
her mouth shouting, "Yuck! Krispy Kremes are way
better than that!" Upon hearing the protest Val
sprinted out from the back room, vaulted a couple
booths and took Ms. Wagner to the ground beating her
unmerciful. Ms. Wagner suffered multiple injuries
including the loss of the use of some of her limbs,
thus explaining her bionics. Just something I heard!
-Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: G. S. Gordon (79)
To: Kim Edgar (79)
I believe Kim wanted to know what business the
"Fingernail Building" was for. Years ago there was a
brick company in that corner of the world and I don't
remember what the name of it was. I always assumed it
was part of Acme, but I know that isn't correct. I do
know it was a brick/block company of some kind.
A friend of mine was trying to tell me that it was
a Real Estate office for a while, but I doubt it.
As far as it not being being residential, you are
correct. But if you think back, there was one house
out there near the corner (road to Kennewick & By-Pass
Hiway corner) where there was a traffic light. One
lonely house with a couple skraggly trees in the
'yard.'
You also mentioned Tomlinson's Dairy Mart, with the
cow on top. I may be dating myself (then, I'm no older
than you), but before it was Tomlinson's, it was home
to Dog 'n Suds (best Root Beer on the planet).
I don't know if I'd consider this a landmark,
'cause I was never old enough to go in, but on the
spot where Red Robin is on GWWay, was a topless bar
called 'Adrian's.' Never confirmed by me, but I've
heard quite a few 'wild stories' about that place...
-G. S. Gordon (79)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/21/00
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19 Bombers sent stuff:
Richard Roberts (49), Betty Bell (51),
Carol Hollingsworth (55), Jim Boyd (55),
Mary Winston (55), Burt Pierard (59),
Larry Mattingly (60), Jim Yount (61),
Rose Boswell (61), Larry Stone (71),
Jim Anderson (72WB), Jerry Sions (74),
Kim Richey (74), Mike Davis (74),
Kit Malley (75), Tedi Parks (76),
Julie Ham (77), Todd Grabner (79),
Randy Lomas (81)
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>>From: Richard Roberts (49)
To: Carol Carson Renaud (60)
You were discussing "porch" and "stoop". There's
an intro to an oldie, oldie, but goodie titled "Put On
Your Old Gray Bonnet" that goes something like this:
On the old front porch verandah
There sat Silas and Miranda
Dreaming dreams of days gone by... etc., etc.
So there's another name for porch and stoop.
"Verandah"
RE: Pepsi
The "sody pop" remarks remind me of a "sody pop"
jingle that has a fond place in one of my memory
banks. Do you remember?
Pepsi Cola hits the spot
Twelve full ounces, that's a lot
Twice as much for a nickel too
Pepsi Cola is the drink for you!
Followed by a sspop, gurgle, gurgle, gurgle sound.
-Richard Roberts (49)
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[Richard - I remember the jingle!!! -Maren (64)]
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton (51)
To: Kim Edgar (79)
Re: the Fingernail
As I was driving down GWWay in Richland last week
with 2 of my great grandchildren -- 6 year old Jacob
and his 4 year old sister Justice -- I heard Jacob
tell Justice to look down in the (Howard Amon) Park
and see the big "toenail" down there!
-Betty Bell Norton (51)
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>>From: Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin (55)
Marilyn:
I have racked my brain and tried to picture the
stables in my mind and simply cannot remember any
"slab". I do, however, remember ditch parties, out in
the desert with car headlights shining. Also, I
remember a place out in the desert that was a big hole
full of some weird foam rubber kind of stuff that the
boys (and probably some girls) used to jump off and
into. Scared me to death, so I saw it once and stayed
clear of it. I will mail Sherrill Hamlin (55) and see
if she remembers the slab as she was always with me
when I was near the stables.
Happy remembering!
-Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin (55)
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>>From: Jim Boyd (55)
The Richland landmarks being written about in the
Sandstorm have made me think of the days when not much
of anything was open on Sundays. Not any grocery
stores, clothing stores, etc. Certainly not any banks
or liquor stores and then you couldn't buy liquor in
the grocery stores like you do now.
The big entertainment was listening to the radio
and going for Sunday drives. The refrig little
freezers certainly would not keep ice cream firm. A
lot of people would make their own ice cream.
Does anyone remember if gas stations were open on
Sundays?
Most people got their paycheck on Friday nights
and so that was the big shopping time for groceries
and everything! Money in their pockets and off to go
and have fun!!!
My brother, Jerry (52) and his wife Pat (54), will
be coming to our place on the 27th of Aug., next
weekend. Just thought if any of their friends would
want to send them and email, they could to my address.
That just might make them want to buy a computer and
get online when they see what fun it would be to stay
in touch with old friends!!!
No malls, take home food or pizza. Women had to
make cakes from "scratch" and that was a big deal.
Just don't know how we made it back in the "old
days"!!
Tom Tracy, are you on vacation or what?
J.D. ----- Jim Boyd (55)
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>>From: Mary Winston Wymer (55)
RE: Spudnuts
All this talk about Spudnuts convinces me I was
definitely deprived growing up in Richland. I never
developed a craving for those tasty morsels, probably
because it was a rare occasion for my family to eat
anywhere but home. And, I worked in the Uptown during
high school and college at the Columbia Book Store,
(anyone remember that place?) a short hop around the
corner to the Spudnut Shop. Guess I was saving my
pennies for college, and perhaps this deprivation is
why I weigh 105# instead of 155#.
-Mary Winston Wymer (55)
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>>From: Burt Pierard (59)
TO: G. S. Gordon (79)
RE: House near the By-pass & GWW
The house you are referring to was a Tract House,
originally leased by the Co-Ordinate Club in the
spring of 1945, remodeled by the members to add the
hutment annex (with gubbermint supplied materials) as
a Dance Hall and opened in the summer of 1945. The Co-
Ordinate Club operated at that location until its
demise in 1952 after which it was leased by the
Knights of Columbus. I don't know when the K of C
folks moved & built their new facility.
RE: Oops.
In my reply to Kim Edgar (79) in the Aug. 20
Sandstorm, I stated that the "Fingernail" was moved to
Howard Amon Park in 1982. I was relying on another
source for my statement but up steps Patricia Keeney
(63) to inform me that she was married in the Park in
1970 with the "Fingernail" as the backdrop. I stand
corrected.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard (59)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly (60)
Finally got a chance to read all of the Sandstorms
since I went off to the Intl. Pyro convention Aug. 4.
My 2 cents worth on a couple of items:
I was several trips back east in my teens before I
realized why people looked at me strange when I called
it "pop". In some places they still call them soda
fountains and soda jerks. All of my relatives in
Kentucky called it the "stoop". It was not a "porch"
unless it ran all the way across the front of the
house. How many of you have spent times as a child in
a nice porch swing? No? You missed something fun. I
believe it was 60 minutes that did a segment about 10
years ago on "porch setting". They had to look hard to
find a place where people just sat on the porch "of an
evening". The folks they finally interviewed waved and
said howdy to nearly everyone who went by. They knew
them all. As I remember it was someplace in the deep
South.
Camping in the Cascades in places like
Ohanopacosh, White river, Bumping river, or the
Tucannon in the Blues is as good as it gets anywhere.
I have a treasury of memories of camping and fishing
in the above and many others. My thanks to whoever
started that string. I believe that the "Twin Lakes"
originally referred to, were the lakes in Ferry
County. (there are several others in the NW) You had
to cross the "Hunters" ferry and pass through the town
Inchelium to get there. This was a popular spot with
Richlanders. Remember Log Cabin Resort? Fishing at
"split rock"? Reservation licenses (called "squaw
tags" in those days) were only $1 to $2, but the great
fishing was worth it. I can remember 30 or more
Richland cars waiting for the ferry on Friday nights.
I still try to spend at least one weekend a year
there.
For those Bombers in Central Alaska:
We are going to do the fireworks display for the
State Fair in Palmer Friday, Sept. 1. (Rain date Sept.
3) We will be setting up on Aug. 30, 31, and the 1st.
If you come to the fair please look me up at the field
in front of the grandstand. I am going up ahead of
time and will be at the Valley Hotel from Aug. 24 on
thru the 5th. This display will be a very dynamic,
fully choreographed "Concert In The Sky", and will be
worth the trip.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly (60)
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>>From: Jim Yount (61)
To: Everyone, especially the R2K folks:
Need help with reunion coordination! I recently
read in the Sandstorm that some R2K folks are
considering having a Cool Desert Nights drop-in at the
Hanford House. Our 40th reunion next summer takes that
into account, hopefully in a way that will work for
everyone. Please read on:
I'm a (really small) part of the class of 1961
reunion committee. Many of us attended R2K this year,
and thoroughly enjoyed it! Last week, we met to set a
date for our 40th reunion, and chose to have it on
Cool Desert Nights weekend. We're working with the
Hanford House, and expect to sign a contract very
soon. We had heard that while the class of 1960 had a
great reunion, at least two other reunions were poorly
attended, with many of the folks opting for R2K
instead. In a "post-R2K" world, there are some
opportunities to build on those lessons learned for
all of us: we are considering opening up our FRIDAY
night activities to all classes in the Hanford House
Courtyard, with a special invitation to adjacent
years. The logic goes like this: most "visiting
Bombers" will want to hook up with their classmates
early in the weekend, and we'll want to do some 1961-
specific stuff on Saturday. Also, the Hanford House
has recently decided that it wants a $3600 guarantee
for Saturday... this is probably do-able, but really
pushes our limit (180 folks times $20 a head). If we
chose Cool Desert Nights weekend, we can probably get
enough people to show up, so we don't risk our
personal VISA cards to make up the guarantee!
So, two questions here for the R2K folks: does
this sound like a good basis for working together? How
can we share costs for Friday?
I understand that the class of 1951 has selected
September 7 for their reunion, joining with the Club40
group. What's in the plans for 1971, 81 and 91? How do
we do this without bumping in to each other?
I certainly don't speak for our reunion committee,
but can act as a conduit to those folks. Please feel
free to E mail me directly, or call me at home during
the day (I'm in the Richland phone book).
Thanks!
-Jim Yount (61)
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>>From: Rose Boswell Smith (61)
Ask and ye shall receive. I cant believe how
quick I got an answer to my question on how to get the
Bomber shirts. Within a day I got an answer from David
Rivers (65) and that dear man got me the shirts and
mailed them right away and I wore it last week to
work, of course the kids I work with had no idea,
"Nuke' Em"! What the heck is that? Ha. Thanks again,
David. I really appreciate the shirts..
-Rose Boswell Smith (61)
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>>From: Larry Stone (71)
To: Lori Killand Whelan (72)
Re: Fingernail
You are correct, it was an office building with an
all glass front as I remember it. Pretty unique.
-Larry Stone (71)
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>>From: Jim Anderson (72WB)
RE: soda and Richland-talk
When I moved from Richland to Hawaii in high
school in 1969, I had just mastered Richland-speak,
and had learned in Richland to call soft-drinks "pop".
When I would order "pop" in Hawaii, they looked at me
like I was nuts, because they call it "soda".
Initially I had to have a local step up to the counter
and basically interpret for me.
Richland also was my initial (and only) place
where I heard the word "sad" used as insult, as in
"geez, I can't believe how sad you are", or "don't
hang around with him, he's really sad."
Speaking of Richland culture, remember the uniform
in the late sixties of saddle shoes, white t-shirt,
and jeans? I wore slacks the first day of eighth grade
after moving to Richland, and felt (and looked) like
the biggest nerd. I quickly rushed to the store and
bought the uniform, and felt much better.
Anybody remember Virgil Personette?
-Jim Anderson (72WB)
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>>From: Jerry Sions (74)
RE: Spudnuts
To: Pito Saenz (74)
SPUDNUTS - SCHMUDNUTS
Pito,
I'll admit it, I remember the places you listed. I
remember looking all night for someone old enough to
buy "spudnuts". I remember many times downing cases of
"spudnuts" @ the gravel pits. I sometimes would get
just a six pack of "spudnuts" and take my girl friend
to lost lake.
Brother Pito, you sound like you were unaffected
by the 70s, do I have these memories 100% correct?
-Jerry Sions (74)
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>>From: Kim Richey Dykeman (74)
RE: Landmarks
Some of my favorite landmarks:
~ A&W
~ Payless Parking Lot
~ Skyline Drive-In, Riverview Drive-In, Highland
Drive-In, Island View Drive-In (remember Buck Nite)
~ J. J. Newberry's (made the best ice-cream SODAS)
~ Herfy's
~ Artic Circle
~ The Gaslight!!! (best Pizzas and French Dip Sandwiches)
~ Atomic Lanes
~ Wellsian Ponds
~ Sham-Na-Pum Golf Course
~ The docks (just off of Hains)
~ Sledding down Carmichael Hill
~ Levy Landing (jumping off the cliffs)
~ Lost Lake (forgot about this one... thanks Pito!)
-Kim Richey Dykeman (74)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
To: Lori Killand (72)
The Fingernail building - a segmented ellipsoid?
Yeah, that's what I thought it was too!. But, Lori, it
was never home to ACME. It was a place called Tru-
Stone and before that it was a Denny's!!!
-Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: Kit Malley (75)
RE: Acme
Yes, the original site of the fingernail building
was across the highway from the rose bowl and it was
the ACME building. Also, I remember Tomilson's very
well as it was just down the hill past the graveyard
from our house. Next to it was Dog & Suds which had
the tallest soft ice cream cones (or maybe I was
shorter then :). Good to read about my ol' stomping
grounds but it's tough to compete with those tinklers.
-Kit Malley (75)
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>>From: Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
I just wanted all you Bombers to know that I just
returned from the nearest Krispy Kreme location.. .had
to drive all the way to Arlington, TX which is 20
miles away! (Brad Wear (71)... you know where I'm
talking about!) But, it was so worth it to sink my
teeth into my favorite Krispy Kreme doughnut and wash
it down with some good 'ole cold "sody pop." I wore my
Richland Bomber '76 T-shirt and I told everyone there
how much all the Bombers from Richland, Washington
loved Krispy Kremes. I told them all about Richland's
Krispy Kreme Day... about the parade and the beauty
pageant!! And how our very own Maren was crowned
Krispy Kreme Queen! (we were all so jealous... she
looked so beautiful in the doughnut crown!). I told
them about the great parking lot dance at By's
Burgers, and how we all took a turn running through
the fog of the mosquito trucks all the while stuffing
our faces with Krispy Kremes. They loved the part
about how Mike Franco (70) followed the fake JFK
around trying to shake his hand, and how Mike Davis
(74) was trying to get the Krispy Kreme execs to sell
a line of doughnuts at the Denny's located on GWWay.
They were so excited to learn that Richland's new
Krispy Kreme store was going to be built with timber
from the old Spudnut Shop after they tore it down to
build the new Starbucks. And they just couldn't
believe how Krispy Kreme had built a special Whole
Body Counter in the shape of a big doughnut to slide
folks through! I told them about the Krispy Kreme Aqua
Car too... man, they loved that... especially the part
about how Rich Crigler (70) was found kissing Merilee
Rush in the back seat! However, they were disappointed
to hear that Brad Upton (74) spent the entire Krispy
Kreme Day walking through the crowd plugging his next
gigs. Now I have just received word that the "powers
at be" in the Krispy Kreme Corporation are planning a
reunion for all former employees here in Arlington.
They plan on calling it KK2K! Isn't that grand!! They
have many events planned including an alumni doughnut
making contest! Since Krispy Kreme Day was such a
smashing success in Richland, the Krispy Kreme
Corporation plans to use it as a model for future
Krispy Kreme days across America. Way to go Bombers!
You're No. 1!
Love and wet, slobbery, Bomber kisses,
-Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
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[I disavow any knowledge of the above crowning!!! Also
notice that Tedi says "You're" #1 -- not "WE'RE"
number one. What's THAT about??? -Maren]
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>>From: Julie Ham Froehlich (77)
To: GS Gordon (79)
RE: the fingernail building...
I'm sure you'll get a lot of response to this
but... I believe your friend was right - the
fingernail building was a Real Estate office at one
time. The TC Herald wrote an article on the fingernail
building's history when it was being moved to Howard
Amon. You could probably check the TCH archives - if
it's important to you.
-Julie Ham Froehlich (77)
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>>From: Todd Grabner (79)
Hey Greg,
Yes the fingernail was a Real Estate office for a
short time. And actually I believe the Dog 'N Suds was
in the building next to the dairy mart. You are right
about the root beer they had there. I remember the old
house at the light on the highway/bypass intersection.
Anyone remember the old drive in theater out near
Hanford High? Who could forget Pizza Pete's? There
used to be a Mayfair market and after that it was
Griggs in the building that now houses Al's Auto
Supply and the Thrift Rack. Remember when the Uptown
theater used to be "one" theater?
I also heard many wild stories about Adrian's, but
like you they are unconfirmed.
-Todd Grabner (79)
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>>From: Randy Lomas (81)
I finally came to the conclusion that after more
than two years of reading the Sandstorm, its time I
finally write as well. So many great memories are
sparked by reading the entries each day - what a great
way to wake up! I have seen very few Bomber entries
from those of us raised on the south end of Richland.
I attended Jefferson Elementary through fifth grade
when my family moved to Meadow Springs. At the time it
was only a nine hole course (number seven was number
one before the first clubhouse was built). Many of us
spent a lot of time in the ponds and creeks fishing
out 'slightly used' golf balls. Egg cartons made the
perfect display case as we tried to sell the balls
back to those who were losing them. Construction was
constant - the back nine was being built and houses
sprung up everywhere. That in turn led to all kinds of
surplus items - appliance boxes made great forts, bath
tubs float but make lousy submarines. There was always
surplus lumber somewhere for a fort, a bike jump ramp
or a backboard. I remember rafting in the creeks and
playing on the ice covered lakes in the winter. Most
of all, I remember the golf course. I grew up playing
Meadow Springs and despite not playing it in twenty
years, I remember each hole vividly. So many great
memories for me. Anyone else remember Meadow Springs
when it was still young?
-Randy Lomas (81)
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That's it for today. Please send more.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/22/00
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19 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today.
Ray Gillette (49), Carol Eaton (53),
Marilyn Richey (53), Mike Clowes (54),
Carol Bishop (57), Burt Pierard (59),
Judy Willox (61), Lucy Schmidt (61),
Carol Converse (64), Susan Hurst (65),
Mike Franco (70), Vikki Kestell (70),
Brad Wear (71), Lori Killand (72),
Greg Alley (73), Dave McAdie (79),
Kim Edgar (79), James Walters (80),
Darren McIntyre (82)
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>>From: Ray Gillette (49)
Was wondering if there are others who have
succumbed to the desire to read some of the Harry
Potter books to find out what the "craze" is all
about. Well, I have decided to read (at least the
first) and so far am somewhat intrigued with the story
line.
There are some criticisms about the themes of
witchcraft and wizardry being too intense for 8 to 12
year olds. So far, I find that not to be the case. Of
course, I am a 69 year old grandfather (but one who
likes to read many different subjects). They are books
about fantasy and (to me) not dissimilar to many books
written for children. I'm sure that it should be
pointed out that the subjects dealt with are NOT REAL
and not to be believed, but other than that they are
great.
I have just finished reading an interview with
J.K. Rowling (author) and she recommends them to 8
year olds and above. (She didn't mention 69 though).
Anyone else have an criticisms or kudos on the
series??
I'm not sure if I will be hooked into reading the
other six books in the series but I am finding the
first one a lot of fun to read.
-Ray Gillette (49)
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>>From: Carolyn Eaton Hudson (53)
RE: Soda Pop and Other Things
I have with great delight been reading everyone's
recollection of what the different parts of the country
call soft drinks. Back here in North Carolina we just
call them drinks. When riding in the car and we stop
for a drink and a nab. A nab is a package of crackers
with peanut butter in the middle. When we hear people
ask for a soda, we know they are from out of state.
Back here dinner is served in the middle of the day,
and what is not eaten is covered, and when you get
hungry again, you just go fix yourself a plate. Of
course that is not how we did when we were growing up,
I also remember going to the drugstore after school
and we always ordered fountain cokes and french fries.
I think it cost 25 cents. As for Spudnuts, well we
don't have them, so I will go with Krispy Kremes until
something better comes along.
I was wondering if anyone from the class of '53
remembers our class colors, motto, song, flower. I
don't have my yearbook, and I just can't remember, but
would love to know.
-Carolyn Eaton Hudson (53)
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>>From: Marilyn Richey (53)
To Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin (55)
The slab was across the street from the riding
academy about 1/4 mile going down towards the Yakima
river. If you know where the Knights of Columbus is
located on the bypass - it would be back of it down
in a field. That was very popular when I was in high
school so it is not next to the riding stables but
across on the other side passed the stables where
people kept their horses. Maybe anybody from the
classes of '52-'56 will remember the slab.
Hope to see you at the reunion at the Club40 party
Sept. the weekend after labor day weekend.
To: All who have been out of school 40 years
You are all welcome to attend the reunion at the
Shilo Inn. I think you will enjoy meeting your fellow
classmates and meet people who attended the R2K
reunion and also come to the reunion every year. The
reason having it in September, the people who are at
an age when they don't have kids to get to school etc.
at that time of the year.
Take care,
-Marilyn Richey (53)
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[Club40 Website: RichlandClub40.org -Maren]
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
My fellow Bombers;
It is with heavy heart that I take this time to
write to you about a "backslider" in our midst. A
person who "claims" to be a Bomber. A person who has
claimed to have worn the "Green and Gold". A person
who, in every way, has mocked our sacred rites.
I must urge those of you who have access to
rapidly respond in this hour of need. I am sore afraid
that if Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76) doesn't get a
Spudnut fix, and soon, she is doomed to remain in
Texas forever.
The rest of us shall unite, and chant "Spudnuts
Rule" in order to calm this wave of heresy that is
beginning to stalk the land. If those Bombers in
Virginia can go out of their way to get Spudnuts,
Tedi, there may yet be hope for you.
By the way, as beautiful as she is, Maren was
never "Queen Spuddie". That was Lindsay Wagner.
Onward Spudnuts, Bombers and Maren
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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>>From: Carol Bishop Horne (57)
There is also another name for porch..... We came
from Massachusetts and it was called PIAZZA.... and my
mom always called it by that name....
-Carol Bishop Horne (57)
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>>From: Burt Pierard (59)
RE: "Fingernail" move - continued
In the Aug. 21 Sandstorm, I mentioned the
challenge of my statement that the Tru-Stone Concrete
"Fingernail" office was moved to Howard Amon Park in
1982.
I was quoting from Paul Beardsley's "Richland
History in Slides." Patricia Keeney (63) said she was
married in the Park in 1970 with the "Fingernail" as a
backdrop. Now Perry Moore (63) comes forward to say
"Richland Architects Jim Dillman and Ted Luvaas
organized the move and refurbished the fingernail into
a bandstand about 1982."
Now I'm really confused. I have no direct
knowledge of the move since that was during my period
of estrangement from the Tri-Cities. I do recall a
bandstand of some sort that was located approximately
at the same Park location in 1960 or 1961 (when I left
town for the Navy). Maybe this is what Patricia is
referring to.
Anybody else who can help out on this, feel free
to jump in.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard (59)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
To: Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
RE: Your Krispy Kremes Nightmare
You poor little thing, how long before you woke up
from that nightmare?!! I'll bet you woke up in cold
sweats over that one!!!! It'll be okay in time,
honey!!
Bombers, SPUDNUTS and Maren rule (just NOT over Krispy Kremes!!!!)
-Judy Willox Hodge (61)
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>>From: Lucy Schmidt Mahoney (61)
RE: fond memories
As I read today's entries the memories came
flooding back. The fingernail building was an office
for Tru-Stone. I remember the displays of decorative
rock stacked outside the building. It was a big day
when they moved it to Howard Amon Park.
I also remember Tomilson's dairy mart and the Dog
n' Suds ---- the ice cream cones and root beer were
good but I also remember fondly the great Coney Dogs.
I still love Coney Dogs but can't find one as good as
theirs. I went to several movies at the drive-in in
North Richland, also at the "Y" and Pasco. I worked at
the Arctic Circle when it first opened. It seems funny
to see an Arbys there now.
Speaking of the Uptown Theater, how many of you
remember the infamous day that the roof caved in?
How I love these memories. Thanks to all of you.
-Lucy Schmidt Mahoney (61)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (64)
TO: Peggy Roesch Wallan (71)
Your account of Twin Lakes (Idaho) was very
interesting. The Twin Lakes that I referred to is in
Washington. I've never been to the Twin Lakes in
Idaho, but have always known it was there. I took my
husband to the WA Twin Lakes a few years back and was
I ever disappointed!! It had changed sooooo much.
Quite modern from how it used to be. My family and I
always rented a cabin. For years, the cabins didn't
have bathrooms. I remember having to use a coffee can
to go to the bathroom at night. The cabins had
wood burning stoves. How my mother managed to bake a
cake in it, I'll never know, but it turned out really
good. A few years past and they built bathrooms to
most of the cabins. What a relief. They were called
"semi-modern" cabins. When my husband and I went to
Twin Lakes, those cabins were just about non existent.
Very modern cabins now replace most of them. Sooo many
people were there, it felt like a zoo.
TO: Larry Mattingly (60)
Your account of Twin Lakes is really remarkable.
We never stayed at Log Cabin Resort. We always stayed
on the other lake (south lake I believe). A friend of
mine (Gail Plee Woodard-64)'s family always stayed at
Log Cabin. Did you ever walk the trail in the woods
from one lake to the other? That was a great walk.
Pretty far between the lakes that way, but fun. I used
to take the boat to both lakes. Fun trying to decipher
where the channel was through all the water lilies. I
remember you had to be very precise going from the
south lake into the north lake, as it was very very
narrow.
-Carol Converse Maurer (64)
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>>From: Susan Hurst (65)
Hello,
I recently returned from our 35th reunion which I
really enjoyed. Besides getting a chance to visit with
old friends, I was even able to get acquainted with
some new people that I hadn't known in high school. I
really appreciate those of you that do all the work to
put on our reunions.
Another benefit from attending the reunion was
finding out about the All Bomber Alumni Links site and the
Sandstorm. I have read the entries for this month and
am slowly going back to read all of the former
entries. After reading the entries for just the past
week, I would like to comment on both Dr. Liddington
and The Bootery.
The Liddingtons with twins Dave and Steve, both in
the class of 65, lived behind me for several years.
One Sunday when I was about 5 or 6, I was playing
barefoot in their backyard walking around on some
boards from the fence that they were replacing. I
started wondering what it would feel like to step on a
nail and yes I stepped on one. I immediately found out
that it hurt and hurried home. My foot hurt so much
that I had to tell my parents that I had stepped on a
nail, but I wasn't about to tell them that I had done
it on purpose. Dr. Liddington insisted that I should
receive a free tetanus shot from his office which I
got the next day. The shot hurt too! Since that time,
I have avoided stepping on nails.
When I read Carol Purkhiser Fleming's tribute to
her mother Maxine, I remembered shopping at The
Bootery when I was little for Buster Brown shoes and
that I continued to shop at The Bootery as I grew up.
I could remember both of the Purkhisers helping me
find just the right shoes over the years.
From reading other entries, I have also become
curious as to why the Class of 63 is known as "The
Gold Medal Class of '63"?
-Susan Hurst (65)
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>>From: Mike Franco (70)
Ok, I can't stand it anymore... obviously Tedi
Parks Teverbaugh (76) picked up ZERO charm and
character from The Coach. The only thing fake about
the JFK I shook hands with is that he borrowed $20
from me which he never paid back... worst I have been
stiffed since Phil Jones did me in SFO in 1976. And
get over this Krispy Kremes stuff... what is that, a
gravy you put over grits???
And trust me, the only person Crigler (70) EVER kissed
in the back seat of ANY car was George Dana (which was
a big night for Rich.... George too, for that matter).
And finally, a lot of people didn't know this but
Mike Davis (74) actually bought some fake ID when he
was 18 to get into Denny's..... he thought you had to
be 21 to get a Grand Slam breakfast.
Hey Brad, I have never met you but you are pretty
funny... did you ever think of going into comedy or
maybe politics?
Hi Jim Anderson (72WB)... How is it going? And
yeah, I am glad you still remember the definition of
"sad"... we all do.
-Mike Franco (70)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
To Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
Tedi,
I think you've got something here. However, you
left off the part about Glenda, the Good Witch, and
how the Krispy Kreme store dropped on the Spudnut Shop
in Richland, or about how the Star shines it's beam on
the Krispy Kreme's in Arlington, Grapevine, and Plano.
I know all of the other points were important, but
these are just as important. Nothing is better than
hearing the happy banter of "Je'et" Texan for Did you
eat?, and the ever present S'ko! Texan for Let's go.,
and my favorite, Cober, Texan for Cold beer. in the
Krispy Kreme palaces. Brings a tear to my eye.
-Brad Wear (71)
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>>From: Lori Killand Whelan (72)
To: Mike Davis (74)
I stand corrected. Tru-Stone it was. Didn't
Lindsey Wagner work there part time?
-Lori Killand Whelan (72)
P.S. See you soon - - - TOO soon!
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>>From: Vikki Kestell (70)
Re: Lindsay Wagner
Just an interesting addition to all the info about
Lindsay in recent Sandstorms: I worked at the Native
American Scholarship Fund here in Albuquerque for a
short time, 1998-99. Lindsay is one of the board
members (her children's father is Native American). We
had a working staff/board meeting in January 1999 that
she attended. When I talked with Lindsay I found that
she likes to spend as much time as possible on her
ranch in Montana, just south of Missoula, which is
where I lived eight years before moving to New Mexico.
Unfortunately, that is right where those Bitterroot
fires are burning right now, too. Anyway, with that in
common, we did talk for a while about places we both
knew in Montana. She loves to ride horses there. (I
was flattered because she was interested in my hair
and had to see how I put together the twisted ponytail
I was wearing that day.) On another stats note, I
understand that she has been in more "made for TV
movies" than any other actor, but she is definitely
NOT a Bomber. (Made for some good celeb. trivia, tho!)
-Vikki Kestell (70)
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To: Larry Mattingly (60)
Thanks again for the fireworks show at the R2K or
street dance. It was better than most celebrations I
have been to. Long and big and good.
To: Jim "Bo" Anderson (72WB)
You might remember me also known as "Boog" hanging
out at the Pony and Colt league games with Cartmell
and others you knew in those summers you were here. We
were just hanging out on Carmichael hill and I was not
meeting those pretty girls like you. I did not know
you moved here late and left early.
To: Mike Davis (74)
So now you are a Richland historian.
To: Kit Malley (75)
You should know your spelling for Tomilson's since
you lived 100 yards away but I want to know if you or
your brothers were involved with the kidnapping of the
famous cow on top of the building.
To: Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
Please confine your editorials to the infamous
Sandbox. Please send Krispy Kreme samples to
Alley@fatguydotcom.
-Greg Alley (73)
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>>From: Dave McAdie (79)
To: Burt Pierard (59)
Re: Fingernail in Howard Amon
I would have to disagree with Patricia Keeney (63)
regarding her recollection of her 1970 wedding with
the fingernail in the background. I came to Richland
in 1975 and the fingernail was most definitely the
roof of a building down at the south end of town (near
the old location of Acme). I lived at 209 GWWay at the
time and we would often trek out to the Yakima river
to go fishing. Always wondered who/why designed that
building. I remember it being moved to the park, and
somewhere around 1982 is about right. The fingernail
has had a much better life down in Howard Amon park.
To: Todd Grabner (79)
Oh yes, the Giant Uptown Theater!! I was recruited
by the Richland Fire Department to take pictures from
their ladder truck when the roof caved in. Man they
were sure lucky that happened in the middle of the
night instead of the middle of a movie!!!!! The side
of the theater next to what was Thrifty Drug was
actually leaning on the drug store.
Later Bombers,
-Dave McAdie (79)
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>>From: Kim Edgar (79)
RE: Does anyone remember my Grandfather?
I was curious if anyone remembered my
Grandfather?, his name was "Walter "Wally" Edgar", he
passed away in 1960, a year before I was born. My
grandfather worked at Hanford until he died of Stomach
Cancer, he would be in is 80's about now.
He didn't attend RHS, however, he had two children
who did; David Edgar (56) and Linda Edgar (64). My
grandfather was very active in sports, usually
coaching and/or referring. He helped get the little
league started in Richland and also helped build the
baseball field at Howard Amon Park.
When I was in high school, if I ran into someone
of his age, when they heard my last name, they would
ask if I were related, apparently he had made an good
impression on them.
During the reunion, I was also asked by many
folks, if I was related to "Lee Edgar" (my
grandfather's brother") he's a retired a photographer
for Battelle. I've heard a lot of nice things about
him too!
He is and always will be a "Bomber Diehard". I
don't think he's missed a game since his daughters
Janice & Karen Edgar attended school in the 1960's. He
really enjoyed the game at the Reunion, it brought
back a lot of memories for him and most of all a big
smile.
My uncle had a 50 year wedding anniversary last
year, about every current and former coaches were
present.
It's nice to know that I'm related to people that
has had a positive influence on someone's life. I only
hope that I can follow in their footsteps. If anyone
has any memories of either of them, please let me
know, I'd really like to hear them.
Bomber Cheers!
-Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: James Walters (80)
To: the class of 1980
Thanks to all the people who help the committee
members out and also who participated by telling of
memories, stepping up to the mike and performing
various functions. Your help was greatly appreciated
and so were the thanks. You have no idea how much that
means to the people who put this on. Thanks to all who
attended it was nice seeing all of you again and
making some new memories to go with the old.
Thanks again and DON'T BE STRANGERS LOL
-James Walters (80)
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>>From: Darren McIntyre (82)
RE: More Memories
To Randy Lomis (81)
I moved to Orchard Hills in 1977 and remember all
the new homes going up. I find it amazing how much the
Tri-Cities has grown since I left in 1986. I've been
all over the world in the last 14 years and still
enjoy coming home once or twice a year to see what's
new. I was reading about everybody's favorite
memories, but have yet to hear anybody mention the
UNBOAT RACE down the Yakima River. I still remember
the first raft I was on and how we blew all our inner
tubes going over Horn Rapids Dam. How about sledding
down Badger Mountain or picking Cherries in the
Orchard and selling them on the street corners.
Bomber Cheers to everyone.
-Darren McIntyre (82)
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Funeral notice scanned from 8/21/00
TCHerald by Shirley Collings Haskins (66)
~ Martina (Marti) Farris Lehman ~ Class of 1972 ~
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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That's it for today. Please send more.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/23/00
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24 Bombers and 2 funeral notices today.
Mary Triem (47), Carole Clark (54),
Lequita Branum (55), Tom Tracy (55),
Grover Shegrud (56), Gus Keeney (57),
Gale Thompson (58), Rich Baker (58),
John Northover (59), Judy Willox (61),
Mary Ray (61), Tim Smyth (62),
Linda Reining (64), David Rivers (65),
Anna Durbin (69), Ric McAllister (69),
Sheila Davis (71), Mike Davis (74),
Brian Denning (77), Julie Ham (77),
G.S. Gordon (79), Kim Edgar (79),
Don Jepsen (80), Dori Luzzo (92)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery (47)
Boy, "they say" that the older you get, the slower
you get. Guess what, I didn't know Club 40 had its own
page. Fantastic!
It looks as if Norma Loescher Boswell (53) is the
one to congratulate for this and I want to do that
now. Hope to see lots of new and old friends at this
year's reunion.
-Mary Triem Mowery (47)
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>>From: Carole Clark Oien (54)
RE: Harry Potter
To: Ray Gillette (49)
I, too, am a Harry Potter reader. Only I have read
all four of the books and have enjoyed them immensely.
I was going to read just the first one to see what all
the fuss was about and got hooked. Even bought the
newest one on the first day it came out and read it
cover to cover (and that was a good many pages) in
just a few days. The detractors from the series have
obviously only heard about the "evil wizards and
witches" and never read the books and enjoyed the
fantasy and flights of imagination that they help
launch. Talking about "flights of imagination",
haven't we all dreamed about flying at some time?
Harry actually does it on a broomstick playing a game
a little like soccer, called Quidditch. Good books --
and if they encourage reluctant young readers to read,
I say, "Hooray for Harry Potter"!
-Carole Clark Oien (54)
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>>From: Lequita "Lea" Branum Clark (55)
RE: Spudnuts!
We are looking forward to the Club40 reunion in
Sept. I have not been to a reunion since my 10th
years. My husband has never heard of Spudnuts! So, I
am planing on Friday morning breakfast at the Spudnut
Shop. He is from Texas and is familiar with the other
brand of sweets! He will be in for a big surprise.
Can't wait to see some of the '55 gang.
Reading of the memories. Does anyone remember
Strawberry Island? I had some great times on that
Island. Some all night skiing parties.
See you in Sept.
-Lequita "Lea" Branum Clark (55)
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>>From: Tom Tracy (55)
Enjoyed reading the sermonette from Bob Carlson,
aka Mike Clowes (54) and wanted to remind him that
there is supposed to be a Spudnut Recovery Center near
Kadlec Hospital right there in River City! It has been
known for some time that those tempted to dabble with
more than just a single spudnut were oft challenged
beyond their limits of personal control. A spudnut
contains a certain aire of Richlandic chemistry,
unknown to modern science, which blocks normal
channels of prudence and practicality. Bouts of
passion with a spudnut on a dish, paper plate or even
a napkin have turned otherwise moderate doughnut
diners into table territorialists. The initial spudnut
symptom is typical for victims of "Richlandii
Kontinuadinfinitum Kontinuautica Spudinitis"
(otherwise known as R2K"S"). Not to be confused sity
"Spudlexia"... that dreaded disease that keeps one
from distinguishing the difference between ordinary
doughnuts and Spudnuts. Symptoms include: 1) Inability
to differentiate between a single spudnut and an
entire bag of the delicacies. 2) Clogging the FedEx
and UPS freight trucks with spudnuts purchased through
bids on E-Bay. 3) Sneaking spudnuts into local
basketball games and not sharing with neighbors,
cheerleaders or former team mates. 4) Uttering
involuntary Deep-throated growling sounds while
encircling a spudnut with one's arms while hovering
over spudnut remnants on one's table or counter-top,
5) Breaking up a famous Rev. Bob Carlson aka Mike
Clowes, "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's doughnut"
sermon by rolling a spudnut down the aisle, 6) Holding
up a large hand-written WILL WORK FOR SPUDNUTS sign in
the Uptown Richland District while one's family is
shopping, 6) Insisting on putting the spudnuts in a
plain brown paper bag.
We know there is hope for these victims. Please
don't tease or taunt them on their trek to the spudnut
shop. They are to be envied, not pitied. It is
believed that their DNA contains a specialized gene
that creates a sensuous appeal, a creative
intelligence, magnetic personalities and human
passions unknown to those without such genetic
enhancements... as the fragrance of baked potato(e)
flour combines with a light balance of Columbia "mist"
in the air ...[ Such highly enhanced individuals have
been known to be kidnapped, secreted away... and loved
forever... by roving bands of R2K"S" predators]
If you find someone in your family or near your
neighborhood exhibiting such behaviors, please call
your local R2K"S" Spudnut Search & Rescue Team in a
timely manner... these symptoms can be seriously
addictive...
...Please excuse me for a moment, I think the UPS
Truck has just arrived...
(Thanks again to all who made R2K such a memorable
event... and to all who made Richland the wonderful
city it was and is.) (Thanks again, Maren, Gary and
all others who make the Bomber and Richland communiqué
centre available to renew, relish, refresh ..and as
our friend and classmate from '55 Dave Forest says,
"embellish", old memories)
[Bombers unite... Please send our famous cheerleader
Mary Winston Wymer '55 a UPS rescue parachute-laden
Care Package of Spudnuts...ASAP]
To: Jim Boyd (55)... Tell Jerry and Pat Hi. Sue too.
-Tom Tracy (55)
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>>From: Grover Shegrud (56)
RE: Harry Potter
To: Ray Gillette (49)
My wife and I got the first Harry Potter book to
read to our six year old. He is fascinated but not as
much as we are. He falls asleep too soon and we have
to read ahead a little then reread to him the next
night.
My theory is if he will read it (or listen) its
good!!! Much better than any TV.
-Grover Shegrud (56)
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>>From: Gus Keeney (57)
RE: Slab
To: Marilyn Richey (53)
Do we, of the classes of the mid-50s, remember the
Slab? Also, the Flume, and the POW Slabs above Horn
Rapids. I believe the term is "BOY-HOWDY!!!!" Do we
remember them! (Or sometimes we would like to forget).
-Gus Keeney (57)
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>>From: Gale Thompson (58)
RE: Tri-City Herald Obituary - Tuesday, August 22, 2000
Maren,
Info for tomorrow's Sandstorm: Mark Bailey (58)
passed away August 20 in Seattle, WA. Services will
be Wednesday, August 23 at Bonney-Watson, Washington
Memorial. 16445 Pacific Hwy. S., Sea Tac.
For your info:
Mark and wife, Barrie, attended the R2K Reunion
this summer and had a wonderful time attending the
activities and visiting with classmates.
I hadn't seen Mark since we graduated. Thanks to
the R2K Committee, we renewed our friendship, shared
42 years of our lives and planned a fishing trip. The
fishing trip will have to wait.....
-Gale Thompson (58)
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Funeral notices website:
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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>>From: Rich Baker (58)
RE: Landmarks
Many great landmarks have been mentioned lately. I
would like to add one to the list. It is Potts Rainbow
"Filling" Station which was located near where I was
raised on the 200 block of Cullum. I think in later
years Potts moved down on GWW near the Community
House.
-Rich Baker (58)
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>>From: John Northover (59)
Does anyone know what happened to the Kennewick
Printing Co., The Richland Villager, Dick Donnell,
Paul Nissen or Dupus Boomer? AND/OR does anyone know
how one can use copyright material ... say in a Web
Page for no profit, when one cannot find any of the
aforementioned individuals or entities?
Thanks
RE: Harry Potter
To: Ray Gillette (49)
Ray,
After I saw the interview [piece, segment] with
R.K. Rowling, on CBS Sunday Morning several weeks ago
and became aware of all the controversy the talking
heads created, I went to Amazon.com and ordered all
four books. I have finished two and will start the
third soon. I find the books fascinating. The author
has a very interesting mind. The world she created is
grand. The names, places and events she invented are
mind-bending. I am amazed that she has the entire
series, seven books planned and she has already
written the ending! [or at least knows how the story
will end.]
My wife's nephews [3] and nieces [4], ages 7-13
have all read them [all four books]. They all enjoyed
the books and read them as fast as they could. And, at
least to date, not one of them has tried to turn me
into supocirca or judleglop! All of the kids appear to
be normal and not the least affected by the witchcraft
and wizardry theme. All of the nieces and nephews are
just normal kids and they all realize Harry Potter is
a story. They understand difference between reality
and fantasy.
So far Harry Potter is on the road to becoming a
GREAT fictional character, as Tom Sawyer, Dorothy,
Toto, Green Eggs and Ham, Nancy Drew, and The Great
Pumpkin have become. Harry Potter is a story [STORY]
and in my infantile mind would not hesitate to
recommend the books to anyone.
Just be advised that all you 'Smuggles' had better
shape UP!
-John Northover (59)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
To: Ray Gillette (49)
RE: Harry Potter Books
Yes, Ray, my husband, also a grandfather of a 14
year old grandson we are raising, read all three of
the Harry Potter books and is about to take on the
fourth. He was also quite intrigued with them and
would certainly recommend that you continue on with
reading them. I, myself have only scanned them, but do
not find any fault with them. I think that any decent
writing of this nature is great if it encourages a
child to read!
Of course there are going to be criticisms. As we
all know, you can please some of the people all of the
time and all of the people some of the time; you just
can't please all of the people all of the time. I
always keep this in mind when I hear of criticisms of
any nature and make up my own mind.
So, Ray, get hooked and read on!!!! Happy reading and Bomber cheers!
To: Brad Wear (71)
RE: Texan Talk
My goodness, do disentangle yourself from that
nightmare that Tedi is in, Brad, as we just can't
stand the fact that we may be losing another Bomber to
this disaster! And, by the way, the answer to "Je'et"
is more than "S'ko"; it brings about the answer
"Sque'et", Texan for "Let's go eat." Now, how does a
FAITHFUL Bomber know this? Because she is married to
(and has been with for 23 years now) a TRUE Texan.
Yep, born, raised and bred there! And I can honestly
tell y'all that he is the ONLY thing out of Texas that
I have a permanent attachment to. Spudnuts still rule
over Krispy Kremes, Skip's Specials still rule over
the Whataburger and so on and so on.
So, get a grip and come on back to us Brad!!!
A Forever and Faithful Bomber,
-Judy Willox Hodge (61)
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>>From: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
It seems that not much has changed as it still
doesn't take much to entertain us old-timers
endlessly. Soda versus pop that is the question? Add
"soft drink" (1880 dictionary addition) to the mix
because those are the words that most Texans use to
describe drinks that fizz. I can't remember when I
last heard or referred to soft drinks as anything
other than soft drinks. I will certainly pay more
attention in the future.
"What's the skinny" (what's happening or what's
the scoop) is a phase that I carried south with me.
The first time that I used that phase I got a few
strange glances. "You Guys", meaning a group of people
of any gender in my northwestern dictionary, also
raised a few eyebrows here in the south. Tooling or
cruising (better known as driving) around the hot
spots (popular hangouts) were superlatives to describe
our action back when. "Slick" to describe someone
really neat. "Dirty" to describe someone who strayed
from the rules of proper conduct as dictated back
when. When Happy Days began its run on TV, I really
got a kick out of the fact that the series had a
character nicknamed Potsey because Richland had its
Potsey during the 50s also. Remember Larry Popp (60)
was nicknamed Potsey by those who knew him. I was
sorry to find out that he passed away. He was a sweet
guy and I am sure that he is greatly missed by his
family and friends.
Verla Farrens (61), you are the first person that
I know of to mention a game that was popular during
our era called 7-up. As I recall, it was played by
doing different hand and foot maneuvers with a large
ball while throwing it up against the wall. At some
point 7-up was yelled out. I wish that I could
remember more about the game. Maybe your memory is
better than mine. A fun game to play as I recall. It
is too bad that it got lost in time. I know that my
kids have never heard of it.
Playing marbles was very popular in my
neighborhood and just as popular among the girls as
the boys. There was such an array of marbles to be
had... steelies, boulders, aggies, cat's-eyes,
clearies, etc. Remember going to the Florist at Uptown
to buy clearies and showing off your marble collection
with such pride. Somehow marbles have also gotten lost
in time. Such a shame.
We all seem to have special things that we hold as
tasting or smelling better than we have ever
experienced since. It may just be a yearning to savor
our past, but who cares if it comforts our soul and I
think that it does. My special stored away smell may
sound over the edge, but here goes. When we first
moved to Richland, we lived on Craighill for a time
before we became eligible for an "R" house. I was
about 5 years old at the time and since there was no
grass, we kids all had an excuse for spending our days
playing in the dirt. I grew to love playing in the
dirt and making mud cakes with play cups. Did that
dirt have a special aroma when wet, never to be
duplicated anywhere else, or is it just my
imagination? If I am able to go back to Richland for
our 40th reunion, I will probably pour some water on
the soil and try to recapture that smell. Please,
nobody throw a net over me if I get carried away and
start making mud cakes. As far as taste, for me it was
the lemon sherbet at Newberry's fountain. It was
without a doubt the best ever.
The bakery in the Campbell's grocery store was a
sight to behold. I know that I have never seen such an
array of baked goods in any grocery store bakery since
then. I am sure that my sweet tooth was spawned from
working there. To be able to buy fresh baked sandwich
bread everyday was a real treat compared to the
trucked in bread that grocery stores offer now.
Although thanks to me, there was one day that it was
not quite up to par. That was the day that I
mistakenly got a hold of the wrong butter and brushed
garlic butter on the top of the regular bread loaves
before they went to the ovens. I know that I was meant
to be taller, but shrank some inches when the manager
approached me with a raised eyebrow and bulging veins
in his forehead. I thought for sure that I would have
to turn in my cute pink uniform and look for another
less demanding career. Either my cold turned out to be
a great excuse or he just didn't have the heart to
fire someone who was on the verge of tears. Anyway, I
was given a reprieve and continued to have the
pleasure of smelling and sampling all of those
wonderful baked goods until I graduated.
-Mary Ray Henslee (61)
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>>From: Tim Smyth (62)
RE: Clinton at Lake Placid
It was my daughter's friend and college classmate,
Rachel Bennett, who asked President Clinton to sign
her shirt in Lake Placid at Ben and Jerry's and then
took it off. Caused quite a national stir. I Love it.
-Tim Smyth (62)
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>>From: Linda Reining Pitchford (64)
To: Ray Gillette (49)
RE: Harry Potter books
Don't understand what all the fuss is about with
this series of books. What about the series of books
by R.L. Stein ---- "Goosebumps"? Some of them have
been made into movies; they are scary, but they are
made for the "upper" grade school kids (4th, 5th, and
6th) and I don't hear anyone complaining about them.
Look at the book jackets of some of those books, and
it is enough to give you nightmares. ;) These books
are written for pre-teens and teenagers, and if it
gets them away from the TV, and video games, how
harmful can they be? Think the ones that are doing all
the complaining need to remember what it was like to
be a kid!
-Linda Reining Pitchford (64)
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>>From: David Rivers (65)
RE: Gold Medal Class of '63
Respect of our Elders:
Oh my! One of my fellow Sophomores has dared
question the Senior Rule! Ours is not to reason why
the Gold Medal Class of '63 is the Gold Medal Class of
'63, ours is to know, understand and acknowledge that
it is so, because "THEY" have ordained it so. It is...
it was and always shall be.
The Harvesters of our Sophomore girls exercised
inalienable rights while ruling the halls of Col. Hi.
It is written and so it shall be. We have been paid
the highest compliment........ Generalisimo Hamilton
has advised Cap'n House in a public forum that we done
good! What more could we ask of this life. We have
arrived. When during the reunion, I gave of my time
and energy guarding against the hounds of Kennewick,
did I question the Cap'n for ordering me to do so?
Never! When the Generalisimo retired to his quarters
and "suggested" that Miss Nancy should never be
without a dance partner as long as the music played,
did we ask why or how? Never... We simply delegated
our strongest dancer, Powell, to serve in the honor of
the request of the Generalisimo.
Forgive us oh, great ones for our transgression...
she knew not what she was doing.........
I have this awful feeling that Frank Osgard (63WB)
is going to tell us in agonizing detail......... just
why the Gold Medal Class of '63 is so named...........
I can't wait!
-David Rivers (65)
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>>From: Anna Durbin (69)
To: Ray Gillette (49)
Dear Grandpa Ray:
I'm a mom of a 10 year old, and my daughter is
proud that I have read all of the Harry Potter books
out so far. She was a bit annoyed that I took one of
them after she fell asleep and read it until I
finished that night. However, they are good stories
about children working together to solve difficult
problems and dealing with fears. I am delighted that
there is a writer good enough to write a 792 page book
that my 10 year old finished reading in about a week
after she got it this summer. Now she is no longer
afraid of thick books, and I am getting her to read
more sophisticated stories than the Babysitters. So,
hurray for J.K. Rowling from me.
To: Carol Bishop Horne (57)
Carol:
I have been away on vacation, so I am behind in my
Sandstorm reading. Has anyone mentioned "stoop" for
porch? That is what our neighbor, Marian Campbell, I
think from Michigan, called it when I was growing up
on Trippe Street.
-Anna Durbin (69)
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>>From: Ric McAllister (69)
Some more information about the fingernail. I
scanned an article with a picture which might help to
clear up the controversy. At least hopefully, this is
even accurate.. I guess the more facts you gather...
Oh yes, this protein diet is getting really tough
listening to these donut stories!
http://www.angelfire.com/me/mcalch/high69.html
-Ric McAllister (69)
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>>From: Sheila Davis Galloway (71)
Sandstorm Readers:
Today is mom's birthday. Happy Birthday Mom!!!!
If you know BJ Davis "Honk" and wish her a Happy
Birthday.
I remember Lost Lake, first place I ever went
skinny dipping (sorry mom). I haven't thought about
that place for years, is it still there?
-Sheila Davis Galloway (71)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
To: Greg "Boog" Alley (73)
A Richland Historian? Need I remind the Sandstorm
community that it was you that laid claim that the old
Sambo's was at one time a Denny's. See the mess you
created?
RE: Tedi Parks Teverbaugh and the Krispy Kreme Saga.
Loyal Sandstorm Readers,
If you would refer back to the Sandstorm archives
you may recall a story of Ms. Parks and her days as
the Bomber bat girl. The story I refer to is the one
that tells of the time she took a ball off the head.
Apparently, this past injury has reared its ugly head
and caused her to be, let's say, two cucumber slices
shy of a dinner salad. Just be patient with her. I'm
sure the Texas authorities will find the culprit that
left the door open and Tedi will soon be returned to
her "happy place."
To: Mike Franco (70)
Has it come to this? Weak Denny's humor aimed at
me? Comments like this can only hurt the ones that
love you, Mike. Now, if it continues tell me this -
who's going to lift you up to your booster chair and
cut your eggs up at your next Denny's visit? Certainly
not me!! PS - Whatever happened to Phil Jones (69)? I
haven't seen his wisdom and insight on here in ages!
To: Kit Malley (75)
Spelling Camp is over for the summer!
To: Jerry Sions (74)
You speak of these old places you remember from
high school. I can only assume that these were the
places that you'd take your text books to so that you
could get that "little extra" studying in. Once a role
model, always a role model!
To: Lori Killand Whelan (72)
Tomorrow is a school night!!!
-Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: Brian Denning (77)
To: G.S. Gordan (70) // Kim Edgar (79) // All Bombers
RE: The "Fingernail"
As someone mentioned earlier it was Tru-Stone
first, and when abandoned, I do believe it became a
real estate agency after that. Who remembers the
"Hippie" youth center hangout called "Middle-Earth"
that used to be in the house next to the "Rose Bowl"
East of GWWay in the early 70s? Although I'm class of
'77, the memories of of my late sister (Ann Denning-
RHS '71) going there are fresh in my mind. Our father
having to drop her off, or pick her up there always
emitted some type of mumbling under his breath. It
still cracks me up.
Keep the memories flowing,
-Brian Denning (77)
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>>From: Julie Ham Froehlich (77)
RE: Harry Potter
To: Ray Gillette: (49)
I have been reading the Harry Potter books to my 8
year old son. We love them. They are real page
turners. Every age kid would definitely enjoy them. I
bought them August 1st. My 12 year old daughter
finished all 4 in less than two weeks. My son and I
are on book 4. My brother and his whole family are
reading them. In my opinion these books are much less
gruesome than the Brothers Grimm!
-Julie Ham Froehlich (77)
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>>From: G.S. Gordon (79)
Greetings,
Looks like I stand corrected on the 'Fingernail'
and it's former life as a Real Estate office. As far
as Dog 'n Suds Root Beer, I've been able to order it
off the net, can't seem to find the URL right now to
include it here though. It never does seem to last. I
used to spend long hours at Pizza Pete's (nuff said).
Uptown Theater was always fun, when it was big. Am I
old if I remember double feature movies with cartoons
before the show? *nah*
-G.S. Gordon (79)
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>>From: Kim Edgar (79)
RE: Dairy Mart Cow
To: Greg Alley (73)
I believe it was a few kids from the Class of '76
who kidnapped the cow and threw it into the hotel
swimming pool. I can't remember if Tomlinson's Dairy
Mart put the cow back on the roof or left it off.
-Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: Don Jepsen (80)
RE: R2K Video Tape orders Status
To: all who have ordered a R2K tape, or still interested.
I would like to thank all of those who have
ordered an All Bombers R2K Class Reunion Video tape.
By the time you read this your tape will be in the
process of being duplicated. I apologize for the
delay, we are about five days behind schedule. Due to
the large volume of orders I am estimating that the
duplicators will have your tape in the mail by the
25th of August. Provided there are no delays in
shipping, I would expect delivery at the latest to be
in the 1st week of September. If this is not the case
please feel free to contact me and I will make sure
that you get one. I have purchased extra copies for
those that still want one.
The All Bomber R2K Class Reunion tape includes
June 24th events. Registration, Group Picture, Pep
Assembly, both Alumni Basket Ball Games, evening
social, and clips of "Cool Desert Nights" car parade.
Tape time is 1 hr and 56 min.
I have three new tapes made for the class of 1980,
1965 and Club 40 reunions. All three of these tapes
have a History piece of Richland and RHS from 1900 -
2000. The History piece includes pictures of Richland,
RHS and school district with narration. Each tape was
customized for each of these class reunions. If you
would like details on any of these tapes, just contact
me.
Don Jepsen
DJ's Video Editing
313 Thayer Dr. Richland, WA. 99352
(509) 943-6364
-Don Jepsen (80)
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>>From: Dori Luzzo Homer (92)
RE: Harry Potter
To: Ray Gillette (49)
I just finished reading the final Harry Potter
book yesterday... I'm a 26 year old with no kids and
thought the books were great. My 9 year old nephew is
the one who owns the books and my dad (65) is the
person who told me to read them... I grew up reading
books about witches wizards etc. then moved on to
Steven King. I don't think they affected me in a
negative way. You should read the rest of the
series... I think you will enjoy them.
-Dori Luzzo Homer (92)
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Funeral notices scanned from August 22, 2000
TCHerald by Shirley Collings Haskins (66)
~ Mark Bailey ~ Class of 1958 ~
~ Leslee Nelson Weisser ~ Class of 1961 ~
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/24/00
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14 Bombers and 1 Bomber Mom today.
George Gillette (47), Curt Donahue (53),
Mike Clowes (54), Richard Anderson (60),
Rose Boswell (61), Frazier Botsford (62),
Jim Hamilton (63), Patricia de la Bretonne (65),
Sandi Ward (66), Lee Bush (68),
Leslie Jones (76), Kelly Weil (81),
Betsy Theroux (82), Jenny Smart (87),
BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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>>From: George Gillette (47)
This is to announce that I am still alive and
active and would enjoy hearing from my classmates of
1947.
-George Gillette (47)
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>>From: Curt Donahue (53)
To: Tom Tracy (55)
Re: Spudnuts
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Now I know why I
like them so much. It is always good to understand
what drives a person to uncontrollable actions.
To: Rich Baker (58)
Re: Pott's Rainbow Service
I have many memories of Pott's. He let me overhaul
a transmission at his station when I needed help,
because I didn't know the first thing about doing
that. I remember one time when three or four of us
pooled all our money and bought 80 cents worth of gas
there and Pott's got a big charge out of that. We
drove around all evening on that 80 cents worth,
though.
-Curt Donahue (53)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
Re: Harry Potter
First, let me admit that I have not read the books
(yet). However, I have purchased them as gifts for the
grandchildren. But, then I remember my sons taking a
great interest, first in The Wizard of Oz, and then in
Middle Earth.
My wife would read them the Oz stories while we
traveled (vacation or change of station moves), it
helped maintain peace and order. But then they read
the books (her collection). Number Two Son got hold of
"The Hobbit" and it went from there.
Now, all of these books have been cited by "The
Forces of Good" or whatever as being unsuitable. I
think these people are afraid that their children will
grow up to be smarter than they are. I certainly hoped
that mine did.
Fellow classmate, Carole Clarke, please note that
I did learn something in Burt Wheeler's class besides
making wise cracks. It's always good to hear from a
fellow class member.
To: "Brother" Tom Tracy (55)
Kind of you to remember the Spudnut Recovery wing
of the hospital. But, Tom, I remember being your
sponsor in Spudnuts Anonymous. Enough said. Oh, by the
way, you can get a better deal from FedEx on a volume
rate?
Re: Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
I had no knowledge that she was a bat girl. Is she
in Denny's Bat Girl Wall of Fame? Too bad about the
blow to the head, but it serves as further explanation
of her deviant behavior.
Bombers always,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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>>From: Richard Anderson (60)
Re: Richland
To: Randy Lomas (61)
Randy,
A couple of days ago you asked why the are so few
entries from "those of us raised on the south end of
Richland." Well, the answer is simple: most of us who
write consider the "South End of Richland" to be that
area served by Lewis & Clark elementary school. If it
were not for the idiotic system of taxation imposed by
the State of Washington -- the primary source of
revenue being sales taxes *collected* within a given
jurisdiction -- there would have been no logical
reason for Richland to have scrambled to annex great
swaths of what properly can be called "West Kennewick"
in order to capture the "big box" retailers springing
up around Columbia Center.
So we now have the odd situation of having an
"orphan" high school (Hanford) which is physically
located where it really isn't needed, and no high
school for the population living to the south and west
of the Yakima River; i.e., the West Richland/West
Kennewick-Richland students. With any luck Hanford can
be demolished, and a new high school built on the
boundary area of West Richland/West Kennewick-Richland
to serve those students. Then "our" high school
(Richland-->Columbia-->Richland) can be returned to
the "natural" geographical area of Richland: that area
to the north and east of the Yakima River, west of the
Columbia River, and south of the Hanford
Reservation/National Monument. [I suspect that one of
the underlying causes of all this is that the Richland
School District encompasses West Richland as well as
Richland; this made sense when West Richland was the
hamlet it was back in the late 40's and 50's. However,
now that West Richland is growing to the extent that
some people around here are referring to the area as
the "Quad-Cities" it does not make as much sense.]
-Richard Anderson (60)
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>>From: Rose Boswell Smith (61)
I read today on the funeral notices of the passing
of Leslee Nelson (61). Im so sorry to see it. We went
to Jason Lee together and again in High School. I
remember what a pretty girl she was and nice. Hurts my
heart to see our friends going.
-Rose Boswell Smith (61)
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>>From: Frazier Botsford (62)
To: Tim Smyth (62)
RE: Clinton at Lake Placid
Oh yeah?
Got any pictures?
-Frazier Botsford (62)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton (63)
RE: Why is the Gold Medal Class of 63, known far and
wide as "The Gold Medal Class of 63"?
One would have to ask my very close and personal
Friend, Frank Osgard (63WB). I'm most certain that it
was Frank himself, who laid that moniker and all of
it's responsibility on these fine folks. And if I may
say so myself, they (The Gold Medal Class of 63) have
borne the title proudly.
I'm certain that upon his return from his current
road trip in the T-Rex, Frank will address the
question and for once and for all clarify the origin
of "The Gold Medal Class of 63".
I for one, can't see why anyone would think that
"The Gold Medal Class of 63", would be called anything
else. It's so perfect. I mean, when you consider the
"No Hope, Lost Cause Class of 62" and the "White Socks
and White Lipstick Class of '64", those are pretty
dang near perfect descriptions of the rabble that
bracketed "The Gold Medal Class of '63".
It would be interesting to hear from other members
of "The Gold Medal Class of 63", what their
recollections are as the origin of the name.
Semper Bomberus
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton (63)
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>>From: Patricia de la Bretonne (65)
Dear R2K Committee,
I am still waiting for my r2k t-shirt that I
ordered and paid for back in June. Now I am hearing
that some people got some shirts in a hurry
recently???? Please respond. Thank you.
To: Ray Gillette,
I have just finished the 2nd Harry Potter book and
I find them a lot of fun! and a very fast read.... I
got the first 2 in paperback, so had to wait a little
for the second, now I'll have to wait for the 3rd, and
probably a long time for the 4th. But I have really
enjoyed them and would recommend them to children and
adults alike.
To David Rivers,
You are funny! I love the line "The Harvesters of
our sophmore girls" Thanks.
-Patricia de la Bretonne (65)
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>>From: Sandi Ward Donahue (66)
Re: Comparisons
Reading the east/west comparisons..... Now that I
don't live on the left coast anymore, I have realized
that I don't use the same terms that I used to. What I
now call the sofa, I seem to remember was a davenport
in my younger days.... What I carry my wallet
(billfold) in is a pocketbook (purse)... What I used
to call tennis shoes I now refer to as sneakers... and
I drink soda (Coke)... When my sister Sherri Ward
Johnson (63) and husband Kurt Johnson (63) visited me
in New York on their way home from Europe several
years ago, I offered them a soda on a hot summer day.
My sister looked puzzled for a minute, then said ok.
When I poured her a Coke, she said "Oh, you meant
pop!!". I thought it was weird that she called it
that, and she thought I was strange for calling it
soda! But in the 60s, didn't we call everything a
coke, whether it was a cherry 7-up from Zips, a root
beer from A & W, or a Coca Cola from the grocery
store? That's what I remember.... but then my senior
moments and blonde moments sometimes overlap, so who
knows? I've been wrong before.
I'm in the military and live in Glenville, New
York - what they call "upstate NY". When you're
traveling outside of your state and mention that
you're from Washington State, does it annoy you (being
from Richland) when people say - oh it rains all the
time there?! Like everyone in Washington lives in
Seattle and it rains every day of the year! And you
try to explain that no, part of Washington is desert,
with tumbleweeds and sagebrush. Well I live in New
York, in a house in the country, and don't see
skyscrapers outside my windows - just trees (thank
God!). And yet when I say I'm from NY, people ask me
how I can stand all the traffic! Flying on United
Airlines on my way to Antarctica last year, I met an
interesting woman from Wyoming (beautiful state) who
was returning to her home after her first trip to New
York State. She had been here for two weeks, but still
could not get over the fact that we have TREES here!
I enjoy the differences in each state, in other
countries, the different accents, and unique terms. I
think it's interesting that in New Zealand, "take out
food" is called "take away food". And if you buy a cup
of coffee in a restaurant in Christchurch it often has
two prices; one for just one cup of coffee, and a
slightly higher price for a "continuous cup"!
I remember the first time I casually mentioned to
a friend here that we were Richland Bombers in my high
school, and that our symbol was the mushroom cloud. My
friend actually answered, "That's sick!" I was
extremely offended by his remark and proceeded to
explain to him all about my home town. It had never
occurred to me that an "outsider" would think that; I
suppose to a non-Bomber, maybe it could be. But what
do they know here in New York - they don't have green
and gold running through their veins.
What a super R2K! I loved being home with my
family, playing in the Pep Band, seeing the forever
famous basketball game (always my hero, Ray Stein!),
and the best fireworks I have ever seen in my life -
thank you Larry! And I cast my vote for every four
years, R2K2, R2K3...
One last thought - for the person who wrote in
weeks ago saying it bothered her to be called a senior
citizen and the others that agreed: I'll be 52 in
October, I'm proud of it, I worked hard to get to this
age, and will never understand why people are
reluctant to admit their age. I joke about my senior
moments - and my blonde moments! I enjoy the fact that
I woke up this morning. You were not in the obits that
Shirley printed today, so be a thankful person. Not
everyone is as fortunate as you.
Always a Bomber.
-Sandi Ward Donahue (66)
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>>From: Lee Bush (68)
To: Burt Pierard (59)
Re: The Fingernail Bldg. (Tru-Stone)
I can definitely confirm that the Fingernail
building was not in Howard Amon in 1970.
1982 sounds more realistic. It was moved on a
Saturday and was part of the City of Richland summer
parade (I believe the parade was the either the first
or has since become known as Sunfest). From its
position near the old intersection of GWWay and Hwy.
240 (The Bypass), it was transported west on the The
Bypass (which is now known as Aaron Dr.) to Wellsian
Way, north on Wellsian Way to Lee Blvd., east on Lee
down into Howard Amon [Riverside] Park. I watched it
being moved.
Hope this helps. There was an old bandstand just
to the north of the fingernail's current location in
Howard Amon Park. Now, instead of a bandstand, there
is a cement slab with a basketball hoop.
-Lee Bush (68)
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>>From: Leslie Jones Engelhard (76)
Thanks to the person who wrote in and talked about
the use of the word "sad" to mean something other than
a feeling of remorse! I stopped using that word when I
moved to Seattle during my senior year, because the
other kids in school would look at me curiously with a
"what does THAT comment mean??" look. "Sad" worked
perfectly for all types of editorial comment, and I
was glad I had the word in my adolescent vocabulary.
In my grown up years I was beginning to think I was
the ONLY one who had used that word "differently" but
I was pleased to read I wasn't alone. After reading
the entry, I excitedly explained the use of the word
to my 14 year old son, and he gave me one of those
familiar "what does THAT comment mean" looks!
I loved the editorial from Tedi Parks about Krispy
Kremes - great piece of writing there!
-Leslie Jones Engelhard (76)
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>>From: Betsy Theroux Thoman (82)
To: Ray Gillette (49)
I did a Harry Potter binge just last week... all
four. They are wonderful. I don't understand the
problems that some people see in the books....... but
there are those who see issues where ever and look for
hidden meanings in things. Life is to short to be that
dark. People need to just look at the magic at face
value and be happy with it. The kids are reading them.
READING! The fact that kids are hot to read should be
praised in a society that needs to flip, push or
experience life with out much imagination. The series
is great. READ ON.
-Betsy Theroux Thoman (82)
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
Thanks Sheila. It was a great birthday.
Sheila (71) fixed us a great dinner and flowers from
Sean and Mike (74) -- See, I told you he was a sweet guy
Wig (82) called from Iowa and said "67 Mom, that's
old. You are the oldest person I know" (Not true, his
father is 4 years older.) We are going to see him
soon, any messages?
Granddaughters Erin "C.C." Galloway and Miss
basketball, Sarah Davis, brought me roses.
Jumbo (82) called from his lay over in Oregon and
told me I would never be old.
Course Norm celebrated my birthday all week long
as he always does with a gift every day. (That's where
Mike gets his sweetness)
Do you get the idea I appreciate my family? They
are the best!
I am indeed a lucky woman.
-BJ Davis (Lucky Bomber Mom)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/25/00
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilyn Richey (53), Janice Woods (60WB),
Nancy Fellman (62), Susan Hurst (65),
Tedd Cadd (66), Mary Jane Smith (70),
Brad Wear (71), Merle Huesties (72),
Brad Upton (74), Jerry Sions (74)
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>>From: Marilyn Richey (53)
To: Lequita "Lea" Branum Clark (55)
Lea,
If you really want to enjoy the true Spudnut at
it's best, get up real early and go down to the
Spudnut Shop about 6 in the morning for coffee and
Spudnuts when they are still hot. I don't think they
are as good cold as when they are hot. Just a thought
and will see you at the reunion in September.
To: Kim Edgar (79)
Kim,
I knew both your grandfather Wally and your uncle
"Lee". They were great men and anybody who was
involved in sports in Richland as well in the Tri
Cities knows of both of them.
Your grandfather played first base on teams in the
area as well doing some umpiring and being
instrumental in getting the softball field built down
at Howard Amon park. Those were the days when on any
given night, there would be 1,000 people down there
watching the top teams play. In those days Wally was
active in every aspect of the game of softball.
Your uncle Lee also played softball in the area
and then became a sports writer for the Tri City
Herald and covered sports of the area. After he
retired from Hanford he drove the school buses for
years and kept active that way in the sports.
Both of your family men were very well respected
and liked. I knew them when both of my brothers and
myself were involved in softball in Richland. So, many
people who lived here from the early days have fond
memories of both Wally and Lee.
-Marilyn Richey (53)
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>>From: Janice Woods Ehrke (60WB)
Guess my World was pretty small from about '43 to
'51. It consisted of Cullum Street, Lewis & Clark,
neighbors, blue birds, etc. Neighbors I remember Kecks
(Caroline), Millers (LaVonne and Henry), Gruvers
(Arlene, Perry, too many to mention!), Susie
Gunderson, Dickie Farr, Izetta Bowen. Was this "South"
Richland. Saturday Matinees at Village Theater, we all
wore our six guns, including "Muscles". We didn't have
soda or pop, it was "Get me a Coke". A soda was
something you had at the DrugStore next to the
Richland Theater, all chocolatey, vanilla ice cream,
and fizzzy! Riding bikes to Campbell's Market in
summer to get popsicle, or one of those fifty-fifty,
orange/vanilla deals at that Flap on the outside of
the store at the back.
Rainbow Service on Casey (Dad's hangout). When my
brother Ken and I were just 3 and 4 respectively, we
rode on the RainBow Service Float in the Atomic
Frontier Day parade, each had one of those little
peddle cars, and pulled up to crepe paper pumps. Girls
from the Rainbow Softball team rode with us, one named
Gabby and, Nina? (Couldn't get the St. Bernard on).
Softball girls won some kind of championship that
year, and several borrowed our new Buick Roadmaster
to make the trip Seattle, slipped on ice on the Pass,
no more Buick. Thankfully, no one hurt.
Didn't do any real camping, my Dad's idea of
camping was to break into someone's cabin during the
off season, but my Grandparents, bless them, took us
kids each year for a week or so, some of the places I
remember were Bumping Lake, Lake Wallowa, Canon Beach
and Seaside. Always stayed in a cabin of sorts, wood
stove, etc. You could rent a horse and keep it all
Day. What heaven. Road all over Wallowa, as well as
beach. There was only one Hotel? at Canon then, a few
rooms upstairs, and diner on the bottom. Great time!
Had not been back until about '94, didn't
recognize anything but the rocks on the Beach! I am
planning a trip back to Wallowa next year, hoping
there are still a few paddle boats on the Lake and the
Trees are still green.
-Janice Woods Ehrke (60WB)
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>>From: Nancy Fellman Lysher (62)
To: Tim Smyth (62)
Ya got pictures?
RE: Frazier Botsford (62WB)
And who is Frazier Botsford?
-Nancy Fellman Lysher (62)
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>>From: Susan Hurst (65)
Re: Gold Medal Class of '63
To: Jim Hamilton (63)
Thanks for filling me in about the "Gold Medal
Class of 63". I was thinking the term was something
similar to a class motto that had been voted on by the
class. The history is actually more interesting and I
am waiting for Frank to add his input.
Re: Cars Shows
To: David Rivers (65)
David,
I was wondering if you could tell me a little more
about the car show Cool Summer or Desert Nights that
you have been attending with "The Gathering". Is it
held in Richland (or the general Tri Cities area) in
June? How big is the car show? Attending car shows has
become a new hobby for us since my husband bought a
classic car from the 60s a few months ago. So far we
have only attended a few shows north of Seattle, but
maybe I can get my husband to go to Richland with me
next summer if I can get him interested in the car
show.
Re: Memories
To: Everyone
Attending these car shows has made me think about
the cars from my youth. Being a new reader of the
Alumni Sandstorm I have only worked my way up to Sept.
23, 1998 in the highlighted memories so I don't know
if people have shared memories already about the cars
their families owned. I can only remember a yellow
Rambler station wagon and then a blue Rambler station
wagon that we owned and I have definitely not seen a
Rambler at any of the car shows I have attended so
far. My father once test drove an Edsel, but he said
it was too easy to go too fast in the Edsel and he
didn't want to get speeding tickets driving down GWW
so he didn't buy it. My father bought Kent
Madsen's (65) old green Ford from him for me to drive
to work at the library. I think the car was from the
early 50s. Kent probably remembers better than I do
what year the car was. (I have not seen any similar
cars in a car show yet.) I remember a 5th grade male
teacher from Jefferson and Mr. St. John from Chief Jo
having cool Thunderbirds and I am seeing similar
Thunderbirds in the car shows.
Does anyone else have comments about the cars we
grew up with that are now classic cars?
-Susan Hurst (65)
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>>From: Tedd Cadd (66)
Re: Harry Potter for President
Re: Have you heard about the new book? Harry Potter
and the Amazing Royalties...;-)
Pam Hunt Cadd (66) and I have read all four of
them and think they are great. We took it slower than
some as I would read a chapter out loud to Pam each
evening. (Can you hear it? "Can we read just one more
chapter?" and "You're not going to stop there, are
you!?")
The writing is really great and there are so many
things in the books that one would only get if one is
well read and older. For example, the Durmstrang
school name appears to be a Rowling variation on a
type of German literature known as Sturm und Drang
("Storm and strife" is a loose translation).
The books are getting more difficult from a
violence perspective and, as I understand it, Rowling
plans for darker yet episodes in the following three
books. And in the last one, there was a reference to
an off color joke that most kids would miss but would
be familiar to many adults. I have some reservation
about allowing a young child to read them without some
outlet (most likely talking the story over with a
parent) for the increasingly dark side of the story.
More importantly, I find the general posture of
the books to be dealing with complex and realistic
moral questions. In one book, Potter tells the
headmaster that he thinks Voldemort (in the persona of
Tom Riddle) was wrong when Riddle said they were
alike. Dumbledore replies that it is really true,
Potter and Voldemort have a lot in common. But, he
goes on to say that it is Harry's choices that make
the difference between Harry's heroism and goodness
and Voldemort's evil. The interaction between parent
and child is all the more important in this aspect as
well. It provides a great opportunity to discuss the
moral dimensions and a basis for teaching honesty and
integrity and courage in the face of a society where
such values are increasingly rare.
-Tedd Cadd (66)
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>>From: Mary Jane Smith Poynor (70)
Just needed to put my two cents worth in from
Alaska... The first time I "came home" to Richland and
mentioned that it was great to get "outside" everyone
thought I meant the great outdoors - not so! When
someone from AK says they are going on a trip
"outside" they mean outside of Alaska.
To: Larry Mattingly (60)
I will make every effort to make it to the fair
this year. If your show is half as spectacular as I
hear the R2K one was I'm sure we are in for a treat. I
wonder if you are the guy I spotted in Costco this
afternoon with a copy of the Tri City Herald under his
arm! When I got done at the register the person had
disappeared and I wasn't able to satisfy my curiosity.
Warm thoughts from Alaska,
-Mary Jane Smith Poynor (70)
P.S. - We had fresh snow on the mountains outside of
Anchorage the other day - Larry may have a snow date
instead of a rain date!
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
To: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
Judy,
Thanks for the concern about losing me to Texas,
but I've just qualified as a Resident Alien after
living here for 22 years. It would be hard to get me
out of here now, the land of Miss USA's, big hair,
tight blue jeans, and it's the only place I've seen
women crush beer cans on their forehead. Kinda neat.
There are an awful lot of Denny's here, in fact more
than you can shake a stick at. Krispy Kreme's are
cropping up all over the place. It's also the only
place I've ever heard someone say that they were drunk
the day their Mom got out of prison. Did I mention
there are an awful lot of Denny's here? The days are
hot, usually 100-107, but all the Denny's are air
conditioned so it's not so bad. You can drive the
roads and get all the 'Possum on the half shell"
(armadillo) you want. Contrary to popular belief,
armadillo are not born dead along the roadside. We're
starting to get a pretty good group of Bombers down
here. There's room for plenty more if you want to
come. I guess I go along with the old adage of "I
wasn't born a Texan, but I got here as soon as I
could."
Come on down, we'll go to one of our many Denny's.
-Brad Wear (71)
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>>From: Merle Huesties Estrin (72)
RE: Middle Earth
To: Brian Denning (77)
I remember Middle Earth extremely well. Ann was a
friend of mine. I was occasionally in the car with
Ann, your dad, and you... and yes, I do recall that it
was not his favorite place! We had many enjoyable
times there as a group and did a lot of drug
counseling. One Saturday the staff spent the day
cleaning up the yard. We cooked lunch and our
director, Brian Morgan, made a home movie (Lions and
tigers and bears! Oh, My!... for those of you who were
there!). I would love to have a reunion with the
Middle Earth staff. I do still have occasional contact
with some of them.
-Merle Huesties Estrin (72)
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>>From: Brad Upton (74)
I don't understand the hoopla..... I was once
voted off Bateman Island.
-Brad Upton (74)
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>>From: Jerry Sions (74)
To: Mike Davis (74)
A very good observation on your part, Mike. I must
admit my text books were very "dog eared" from
traveling the county. Much like yours were stained
with Spud Nut juice, Denny's sauce and milk from the
udders of the Tomlinson's cow.
Anyone from '74 with a different point of view?
-Jerry Sions (74)
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Ann Pearson (50), Mike Clowes (54),
Judy Willox (61), Lucy Schmidt (61),
Peg Sheeran (63), Rick Maddy (67),
Lee Bush (68), Lynn-Marie Hatcher (68),
Frank Hames (69), Mike Davis (74),
Teena Stoner (79), Jenny Smart (87)
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Gary Behymer (64) has been surfing the net:
RE: Richland 'Bombers' have peace in mind these days
http://seattlep-i.nwsource.com/local/gard021.shtml
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>>From: Ann Pearson Burrows (50)
To: all Spudnut Lovers
Just saw that Krispie Donuts was on the "buy" list
for the stock market!! Don't people know that Spudnuts
are better??
-Ann Pearson Burrows (50)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
Re: Nothing in Particular
While searching through my '54 "Columbian" for a
picture to put with a name, I came across the
following and thought to put it out for memory's sake,
and, ok, to get off the Spudnut kick for a while.
"At By's
"At By's at By's, not burgers just fries
Kay's got a guy this isn't a joke.
"Not burgers just coke
Cokes and fries many times at By's.
"20 cents each time we go, it's Bob not Joe,
Heart and soul is like a mole, it digs under.
"Poor By, no wonder
With silly girls and lovesick Kay,
"In and out all day,
At By's at By's
"Many cokes and tons of fries."
-Laura Dean Kirby (55)
Hope you don't mind my using your stuff LD,
thought it appropriate for the occasion.
RE: Paint job on "Day's Pay"
The paint job is accurate for the time. "Day's
Pay", being a B-17G entered service in mid to late
1944. By this time the Army Air Corps was no longer
worried about the Luftwaffe attacking their bases in
England, Africa or Italy. Hence the brass felt the
need for camouflage paint was unnecessary. Accordingly
the newer 17's and 24's along with the fighter planes
(P-38, P-47 and P-51), came in unpainted aluminum. The
brighter markings on the vertical stabilizer and wing
tips helped to identify the squadron or group the
aircraft belonged to, the large letters on the
fuselage identified the particular plane. The same
held true for the B-29's flying out of Tinian and
Saipan. The other 17's in the picture appear to be E
or F models, and it is appropriate that they appear in
the olive drab paint.
Onward Bombers!
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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[Day's pay web page is at:
Days Pay Mural -Maren]
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
To: Brad Wear (71)
Brad,
Thank you so much for your invite to come to
Texas. However, the old adage you gave in your note
got seriously changed with me on my many trips to the
great state of Texas. I always said, "I wasn't born a
Texan, never will be a Texan and I got out of there as
fast as I could!" *G*!! Married to a Texan, we did
have a lot of trips to make to visit relatives there
and in New Orleans. So, we took quite a few trips to
the south and boy, did I ever get acquainted with the
state of Texas!! Have been all over that durn state!!
So you see, I have been there, done that and not real
keen on doing it again real soon!! Have done the
Denny's, the Alamo, the Missions, the Space Needle,
the Whataburgers, the Krispy Kremes, Gilley's and, oh
yeh, the Denny's. Haha! I was also keenly aware that
armadillo were not born dead on the side of the road
and, in fact, were just too dagone slow to get across
before they try to meet anything on wheels head on. I
also kid my husband when we go down there that those
"bushes" that they call trees are just that; bushes!!
(Oak trees) We have trees in Washington!! All kidding
aside tho', I would like to know just what area of
Texas that you are residing in. My husband comes from
Cuero, where he was born, and went to school in
Victoria. We still have a step dad in Victoria, aunts
and uncles and cousins all over i.e.: Houston, Cuero,
Edna and elsewhere. Don't know when we will make the
next trip as never know when the next vacation is
going to be. If we ever do make it back again, we will
look you up tho'. How's that? I'll even go to a
Denny's with you!! *G*!! By the way, James has been
here for 23 years now, so I guess that qualifies him
as a Washington Resident Alien, right? *G*!!
-Judy Willox Hodge (61)
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>>From: Lucy Schmidt Mahoney (61)
RE: Kingsmen
This is an invitation to all of you in the
vicinity of the Tri Cities, Prosser, Grandview
(southeast Washington?). This Saturday, Aug 26,
Grandview is holding their annual Summer Eve in The
Park held at the Country Fair Grounds (if you don't
know where it is just stop and ask anyone in town).
This includes a car show, food vendors, a beer garden
with micro brews and, last but, by far not least, a
concert by the best party band in Washington, THE
KINGSMEN!!!!! This will be the fourth year that this
event will be held and The Kingsmen are always great.
This is a family event so bring the kids and the
grandkids. A fun time can be had by all.
-Lucy Schmidt Mahoney (61)
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>>From: Peg Sheeran Finch (63)
Re: Middle Earth
My ex - Brian Morgan - lives here in Omak, about a
mile from me. He has stayed in contact with Mike
Lynch, and probably others, from Middle Earth. T'was
an interesting time in our lives... from the military
time at Clark AB in the Philippines to the hippie-type
days there in Richland.
-Peg Sheeran Finch (63)
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>>From: Rick Maddy (67)
RE: Porch
I'm still trying to figure this Hawaii lingo
right, but I believe the difference between a porch
and a lanai here is about thirty six inches. If memory
serves me, a porch was a porch at any height
attainable off the first floor in Richland. At the
second floor it became a deck if it had a staircase to
the ground floor and a balcony if it didn't. Or if it
was just a slab of concrete out the back door, it was
classified as either "the" slab, porch, or deck... and
to many a Bomber, a basketball court. A balcony off a
balcony is an observation deck (a.k.a. crow's nest),
but since it has a staircase... who knows the logic?
Nevertheless, many here in Hawaii call all the above
simply a lanai. And Washington is Warshington.
-Rick Maddy (67)
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>>From: Lee Bush (68)
RE: Gary Bush (66) and Dorothy Bush Vowels (72)
Just a note to let everyone that knows Gary and
Dorothy, my smarter and prettier siblings (you decide
which is whom), that they recently had surgery.
Dorothy broke a bone in her foot and had to have
it pinned August 8th and Gary had total left hip
replacement on August 21st. Dorth is home on crutches
and doing good! She doesn't feel like she is healing
fast enough, but that is Dorth for you. Gary will be
home, by the time you read this, recuperating for the
next six weeks.
Thanks to all the friends, of both, that have
helped out where family was unable to do so!
Later,
-Lee Bush (68)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68)
RE: Middle Earth & The Cave
I, too, remember Middle Earth -- the old
gathering place down by the "rose bowl". We actually
called it a "crash pad", although I don't recall
whether a person could really stay the night there or
not. Anyway, my former husband (father of my two
sons), Brad Peterson (67) actually named Middle Earth
--- stole the name from the Tolkein "Lord of the
Rings" series. He was really involved down there.... I
only visited a few times. (The old dog pound used to
be down there, too, before it moved to Pasco.)
Does anyone besides me remember the place across
the street (to the north) from what was then the
Gaslight (now Jackson's Sports Bar) on Lee? It was in
the basement underneath what is now a little Italian
bistro. It was called "The Cave". It was about four
rooms, all painted black, with only black lights for
illumination, lots of Hendrix, etc., psychedelic
posters on the walls, beads, incense, and a stereo
going all the time --- playing, of course, The Doors,
Hendrix, et al. I think I was there twice. It kind of
spooked me (police were always dropping by "just to
check"), but it was really a pretty outrageous
accomplishment (run by kids) for Richland in those
days (68-69 -- around in there.) I remember Dave
"Tank" Roberts (68) & Dave Faulk (68) being pretty
integral to the place. Anybody else have any
recollections about The Cave?
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68)
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>>From: Frank Hames (69)
To: Brad Wear (71)
Re: TEXAS
Brad,
I couldn't have said it better. Texas is a great
place to be.
-Frank Hames (69) Denton Co. TX
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
NEWSFLASH!!
Denny's is now serving a "Harry Potter Slam!"
-Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: Teena Stoner Giulio (79)
Re: Harry Potter (if y'all can stomach more input)
I'm glad to see all of the positive comments about
this series of books. They are very well written, have
great story lines, and depict strong friendships and
loyalty. I have read the first three and am about
halfway through the fourth. My daughter started
reading them in school last year and I wanted to see
what it was all about. Once you start reading, you
can't stop! That, to me, is a sign of a truly good
book. I routinely get caught up in them until 2 in the
morning, and have to force myself to stop for sleep.
Thanks to Julie Ham Froehlich (77) for mentioning
the Brothers Grimm. If you hadn't said it, I would
have. In fact, when I am confronted with an Anti-
Potter my first question is, "Have you read them?"
(Many times the answer is no.) Then I go on to tell
how we read our toddlers fairy tales with wicked
stepmothers that turn into evil witches, witches who
live in the forest and lure children to her candy
cottage to eat them, etc. etc. Tell me, which is
worse, Cinderella, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, or
Harry Potter? In my humble opinion, Grimm's fairy
tales are more scary in the mind of a child than Harry
Potter to an 8 year old who has talked about fact and
fiction in school (and hopefully at home), usually
beginning in kindergarten or first grade. And before
anyone goes off on me, yes, I do agree that Harry is
very much directed toward the older child reader,
especially in the fourth book which is decidedly more
dark and violent than the others.
I think the Goose Bumps books are very violent and
gruesome, (yes, I've read several) but don't
necessarily put them in the same league as Potter. GBs
are meant to be scary stories (who doesn't remember
telling ghost stories in the dark?), Harry is purely
fantasy and should be taken as such.
As an afterthought, I started reading Stephen King
in Jr. High. I have always loved mystery and suspense
stories and King's "Carrie" was the first of many of
his books I have read. I even did a book report on it.
I still delve into mystery and suspense novels with a
passion, Harry Potter included. Don't we all need a
little escapism now and then? And some of us even
enjoy getting our socks scared off.
Sorry to get on the soapbox but it's nice to have
an outlet like this.
Thanks for listening.
-Teena Stoner Giulio (79)
P.S. My daughter just read this entry and it has her
stamp of approval.
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>>From: Jenny Smart Page (87)
RE: Harry Potter
I am disappointed to see that my comments about
the Harry Potter books were redirected to THE SANDBOX.
Apparently, negative opinions about something like
this aren't allowed here. I also didn't think that my
comments were that "political" (as a matter of fact, I
toned it way far down from what I would like to say
about the subject). By the time the next SANDBOX comes
around, this will be an old topic of conversation. I
hope people aren't falsely swayed into thinking that
"everybody" thinks these books are OK; because that's
not the case. I also hope the alum who are truly
interested in getting a different perspective on the
books will remember to look at the next SANDBOX.
-Jenny Smart Page (87)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/27/00
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Ramona Miller (54), Cookie Baird (60),
Irene de la Bretonne (61), Jay Siegel (61),
Mary Ray (61), Dan Henry (68),
Michael West Rivers (68WB), Brad Wear (71),
Janell Johns (71), Vicki Owens (72),
Greg Alley (73), Maggie O'Hara (74),
Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: Ramona Miller Bruggeman (54)
Anyone:
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Dorothy Gail
Richards Woodall? I think she moved before graduation
but she and her sister, Joyce Richards Jolley,
attended the Richland Schools. She married Ray Woodall
in the mid-50's.
-Ramona Miller Bruggeman (54)
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>>From: Marilyn "Cookie" Baird Singletary (60)
RE: Fingernail Building
An e-mail from my sister-in-law, Shirley (married
to Bill (46) says...
"It was built as the office building for a
concrete company. It had been near the intersection of
GWWay and the By-Pass. It sat vacant for a few years
and then Jim Dillman, a local architect, decided the
concrete portion of it should be moved to the park and
set up as a Bandstand. Funds were raised and that is
what happened. It has become an open-air stage for all
kinds of events and performances.
"I remember that at the time this weird shape was
being built the newspaper said that the geometric name
of its shape was "Segmented Ellipsoid". Isn't it
remarkable the nonsense remembered but cannot tell you
what I had for lunch yesterday."
Upward and Onward
-Marilyn "Cookie" Baird Singletary (60)
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>>From: Irene de la Bretonne Hays (61)
Fine poem, Laura Dean Kirby!! Really captures the
"Bys" experience.
Wondering if it was produced as part of an English
class or if you were attentive to the muse outside of
school. Always interested in the source and the
process for some of my poetry was inspired by a
teacher and I also taught writing at Richland
(Columbia) High School 1974-1980. Poetry -- both
reading and writing -- can be a life-long pleasure!
Hope you continue to write.
-Irene de la Bretonne Hays ('61 as a student; 1974-
1980 as an RHS teacher).
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>>From: Jay Siegel (61)
RE: {Declassified] Hanford Photos
I found this URL in today's P.I. Thought some
might be interested.
http://www.hanford.gov/doe/culres/photos
There are some good memories there.
-Jay Siegel (61)
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>>From: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
To: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
Judy,
We have a slogan here in Texas..... "Don't Mess
With Texas". Surely you found something to like about
Texas? Tell me that you don't think that we have the
best Mexican Food, better known as Tex-Mex food, that
you have ever tasted. Those bushes (oak trees) that
you refer to come at a high price. A few of those in
your yard and your property value soars.
Texans like to party and we find any excuse to
have a festival. San Antonio has a week long festival
every year called Fiesta, which can only be rivaled by
New Orleans' Mardi Gras. Come in April the next time
for the mother of all parties.
Ginger Bowen Richey and George Richey are friends
of mine who both grew up in Cuero. Maybe your husband
knew them.
Washington and Texas both rule for me!
-Mary Ray Henslee (61)
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>>From: Dan Henry (68)
To: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68)
I remember the Cave very well. Middle Earth and
the Cave were my brother Bob and I's favorite
hangouts. Dave Roberts was always worth listening to
after a night out. After parties we dropped off a few
people at Middle Earth to come down. We usually would
hang around to mellow out till we were ready to go
home. Jesse was a regular at Middle Earth and good to
talk to. Good memories of a weird time. Farm out!
Right arm!
-Dan Henry (68)
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>>From: Michael West Rivers (68WB)
To: Jenny Smart Page (87)
WELCOME to the SANDBOX! :o)
All the BEST people are sent there, at one time or
another! Some, FASTER than others! :o)
Our own perceptions of what is appropriate........ :o)
-Michael West Rivers ('68 W.arner B.rother)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
To: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
Judy,
I'm in the Dallas area along with Frank Hames
(69), Tedi Parks (76), and a hand full of other
Bombers. There is a group in Houston that I know of as
well, Jerri Lyso, Alan Chambers, both 71, and Jim
House (63), is down there as well. No wonder you don't
like Texas very much. Cuero and Yokum area is God's
country -- the land God forgot. There are not too many
more desolate parts of Texas. It was the site of the
Miller beer commercials where the giant Armadillo
attacked the beer truck. Probably an armadillo that
escaped from the South Texas Nuclear Project. I agree
the bushes there are small, just like the deer,
coyotes, and the wild monkeys that live there. Yes,
wild monkeys. Years ago (20), monkeys were set free
from a University lab by animal rights activists and
have taken over the area. The heat here stunts
everything's growth. But the growth of the Denny's
chain is not stunted, they're everywhere here in
Texas. God, it's great to be a Texan, naturalized or
not.
To: Mike Davis (74)
I don't know how you can push the Harry Potter
Slam, they dim the lights and play scary music
whenever they serve one. I also think they use
immature eggs.
We don't have a Middle Earth here, but we do have
an Earth, Texas. Not much there either. Not even a
Denny's, but they might put one in.
Need to go now, I have to go water the cracks in
my yard so my foundation won't split.
-Brad Wear (71)
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>>From: Janell Johns Turrentine (71)
To: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68)
I remember 'The Cave' also. I don't know if that's
what it was called in the beginning though. The first
time I was there the atmosphere was all beatnik. It
must have been in the mid-60's. "Entertainers" of all
sorts came there to share their talent. Lots of poetry
(which never made any sense) and quite a number of
folk type singers. Very interesting place.
-Janell Johns Turrentine (71)
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>>From: Vicki Owens (72)
Hey, I'd like to go on record to appreciate the
effort Maren makes to keep the Sandstorm positive and
upbeat. Until Jenny Page Smart's entry, I was unaware
that a little editorial selection was being done
behind the scenes. But I suspect that's the very
reason so many of us look forward to reading the
Sandstorm every day. We get enough of the harsh news
through the usual sources. Here we get the good,
friendly, uplifting stuff, and for that I'm grateful.
And Maren didn't even pay me to say this! Way to
go, girl!!!
-Vicki Owens (72)
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To: Mike Davis (74)
Wasn't Denny's a Sambo's?
Wasn't Banana's a Sterling's?
Isn't Harry Potter that colonel on M*A*S*H?
-Greg Alley (73)
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>>From: Maggie O'Hara Gilstrap (74)
RE: Broken foot
To: Dorothy Bush
I can sympathize, I too broke my foot the end of
July. That is the first time I ever wanted to pass out
and throw up at the same time. Mama Cass Elliot came
quickly to mind, as people were watching to see the
horror show. I quickly stood up, putting the bone back
in place. I would not let them put a plaster cast on
it as it is "Silver Fishing" in Alaska. My foot was
not going to rot in the cast if I were to wade into
the river and surgery was out of the question. I also
would not be slowed down and spent a week camping on
the Little Su. Then a week in Valdez, catching my
biggest silver ever at over 16 lbs. However, I do have
to tell you, if you do not behave the doctor will call
you by your full given name at your next xray. Not to
mention the lecture and the test afterwards.
You will do fine, we Bombers are tough!
-Maggie O'Hara Gilstrap (74)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
Please! Please! All this talk about the
appropriateness of Harry Potter books is really so
unnecessary. I have taught school for 21 years at the
upper elementary level and I would like to share a
short list of books that can be enjoyed by all, young
and old.
Please consider the following:
"The Adventures of Hansel and Denny"
"Little Denny's on the Prairie"
"Goldilocks and the Three Dennys"
"The Sound of Dennys"
"The Denny of Oz"
"Where the Grand Slam Grows"
and my personal favorite,
"Dennystiltskin"
Enjoy your reading!
-Mike Davis (74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/28/00
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9 Bombers and 1 Bomber Spouse/Dad
Roberta Hill (49), Spouse of Gerry Orren (51),
Laura Dean Kirby (55), Alan Sargent (56),
Margo Compton (60), Judy Willox (61),
Patti Spencer (65), Mike Lynch (68),
Betti Avant (69), Merle Huesties (72)
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>>From: Roberta Hill Karcher (49)
Does anyone know where Gini Miller (49) is? Her
E-Mail came back. I know she was talking about
leaving Richland. I hope to find her before the
Club40 reunion.
HELP.
-Roberta Hill Karcher (49)
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>>From: Strick (husband of Gerry Orren Strickland (51)
To: Brad Wear (71)
From: Strick, Bomber Husband (51)
Bomber Father (70), (72), (77), & (84).
Hi Brad,
Just had to tell you that God did not forget
Texas, He MADE IT just form guys like you. Now if you
want to go to God's country to Soonerville. Take I-35
north, cross Red River and you will be in
Soonerville, Ha, Ha. And be real careful cause at
first they don't welcome you in with open arms. but
after awhile they will. And brace yourself this
coming October. Those Sooners will be rolling south
and it want be like last year -- they might win. I
check all of your letters, so be careful what you
write.
No, Brad I enjoy them. So keep it up. We're all
Bombers a heart, even if I am a Born and bred Okie.
Take Care,
-Strick - husband of Gerry Orren Strickland (51)
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55)
RE: Poetry?
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
Re: "Nothing In Particular"............. You are
right to include a very immature attempt at poetry
under this heading. Please, Bob! I must have been all
of 16 at the time. How embarrassing! I actually do
write poetry still and enjoy it very much, but I
seldom share it with persons outside my family
without a great deal of thought.
I had not had a chance to read the Sandstorm
issue of 8/26 where you placed this "poem", and was
in the dark when in today's issue there was a
reference to it from Irene de la Bretonne. I
hurriedly wrote her a note denying having written it
and then later discovered that it was in the
Sandstorm in the body of your letter. Must have been
a "slow news day" for you, Bob! I suppose I can't deny
authorship if it is printed in the annual, but I am
embarrassed sufficiently now. You might want to
contact me sometime for other more appropriate
examples of how I have matured as a writer before you
choose to share it in a public forum.
No hard feelings, just a red face.
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55)
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>>From: Alan Sargent (56)
RE: Request for help
I need help from some of these transplanted
Texan's writing to The Sandstorm! We had to cancel
our reservations to R2K because of a pending house
sale, which fell thru. Since there are no Spudnut
Shops (or even a Denny's) out here in the boonies to
help us drown our disappointment. We are in the midst
of Pecan Pie withdrawal. I am married (for a really,
really long time) to a true Texan and we need a way
to get hold of some good "Pee-Cans". Can you help?
P.S. Bought a R2K shirt. Any idea when I can expect
to receive it?
-Alan Sargent (56)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Margo Compton Lacarde (60)
Date: Thu Aug 24 21:56:10 2000
Attended the class of 1960's class reunion. It
was great. Really had fun and enjoyed seeing all my
ex-classmates. Wanted to say to the committee that put
it all together, great job. I know it is a lot of
hard work and I would like you to know it is
appreciated. I, for one, do not have any family left
in Richland and haven't for a very long time. The
reunions give me a reason to "come back home". Thank
you.
-Margo Compton Lacarde (60)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
RE: Bombers In Texas
To: Mary Ray Henslee (61), Brad Wear (71)
and all other Texas Bombers
Brad,
You forgot to remember that I have been all over
that state, so I have seen more than just the
desolate part. Read the letter that I sent to you off
line. Share it with the other Texas Bombers in the
sandstorm if you want so they can see just what I
said out there.
Mary,
How well I know that Texans love to party. In a
letter that I sent to Brad Wear, I told him about the
influx of Texans that we had here some years ago and
how they would come into Adrian's where I worked and
raise h*** and set blocks under it. This is where I
met my husband and as I said, his dancing is what
whisked me away from the northern fellas. He just
wasn't able to "whisk" me outa here! I have been in
Texas in April as well as in New Orleans in February,
so know all about the two "festivals" that you speak
of, and was unimpressed with either. That is probably
because I do not particularly like crowds and when I
go to see a place, THAT is precisely what I want to
see; not people.
As for the Tex-Mex food, it was okay. Again, not
thoroughly impressed, but it was okay. And as for the
oak trees; evidently my neighbor's cats didn't think
much of things out of Texas either; they dug my four
little starters up. I will admit that I was about to
kill them for that, because they were doing so good
and they were to be a link for my husband to his home
state of Texas. Alas, not to be!!
No, my husband does not recollect either names of
Bowen or Richey. So, what part of Texas are you in?
Of course, I have heard the slogan "Don't mess with
Texas." But do you remember the old adage.... "It's a
great place to visit, just wouldn't want to live
there."? As I said once before, the "somethings" that
I liked about Texas are my husband, the dancing and
the road going out! *G*!!!!!
And finally, to Bill Johnson (61), I still would
be glad to make another trip to Texas if you would be
willing to dig into those negatives that we were
talking about at the R2K reunion and need help in
sorting them out and doing something with them. THAT
would lure me to Texas for sure!!!! Sure wish that
you would consider doing that, Bill!!!! I can't
believe how close to you there in Bay City we were
when we would land in Houston and drive to Victoria.
Had I known you were there, I would have come to see
you.
Last, but not least, just how is it that all you
Bombers out there in Texas ended up there? That
should start a barrage of interesting stories. I, for
one, would like to hear them!!!
P.S. To: Brad Wear (71)
Sorry Brad, upon searching my files, I found that
the letter was from Richard Henderson (62), and not
from you. My apologies to both you and Richard.
Senior moment I guess!! *G*!!!!!
Washington Bomber Cheers to all,
-Judy Willox Hodge (61)
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>>From: Patty Spencer (65)
RE: Looking for a friend
Does anyone know where Patsy Wirth (65) is? The
last time I saw her was in '65 after graduation in
Lake Tahoe. She moved during our junior year... Where
is she?
-Patty Spencer (65)
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>>From: Mike Lynch (68)
RE: Middle Earth
I am usually a "lurker" on the Alumni Sandstorm,
but can't resist telling a few of my favorite stories
from hundreds of hours spent as a volunteer at Middle
Earth. Jeff Saunders (69) just reminded me of one of
the funniest.
- One summer we had an invasion of field mice
inside Middle Earth. So, for a brief period, our
favorite entertainment very late at night was to set
up a box held up by a pencil tied to a piece of
string. Wait patiently, pull the string, catch a
mouse. We were letting them go far away from the
house for a while, until someone got the bright idea
of painting them red, white, and blue and releasing
them inside the house. The look on peoples faces
(especially those who were high on whatever) when
they were sitting around the living room and would
see a red white and blue mouse go skittering across
the floor, was priceless.
- One night we got a call from a woman that was
obviously overdosed on downers. We had a terrible
time understanding her and had to shout, practically
at the top of our voices, to keep her awake and
talking. We could barely hear her, much less
understand what she was saying. Finally we got her
address. A couple of us headed over to her house in
Pasco while another worker kept her on the phone -
again having to shout the whole time. When we arrived
we woke up a son who showed us to her bedroom. There
she was sprawled out on the bed amid a bunch of booze
and Nembutal's, with the hand piece of the phone
laying across her stomach, talking into a large
ashtray. Mystery solved.
- Those of us that worked at Middle Earth heard
many stories about the house being "haunted." Two
weird events -- I was part of both -- developed on
graveyard shifts. One night Jeff Saunders (69) and I
were about to go to sleep on two different couches
when he said he could hear someone breathing. I
jokingly asked him what he was high on, but, sure
enough, when I walked over to his side of the room
there was the clear sound of slow, steady breathing.
Still gives me goose bumps 20 years later. Another
night we heard footsteps upstairs. We had already
closed for the night and assumed someone hid upstairs
or got left behind. We heard the footsteps walk the
length of the house, the fire door open, and the
steps start down the stairway to the back porch. Two
different doors opened up on this porch on our floor
so we flung both doors open. But there was nobody
there and there was no way they could have gotten out
of sight. Hmmm.
-Mike Lynch (68)
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>>From: Betti Avant (69)
RE: home is where the heart is
I, for one, still consider Richland to be my
home, even though I have not lived there since 1987.
They always say home is where the heart is and in my
case I consider that to be good ole Richland, WA,
USA. I have lived in Montana, North Dakota, and
Kansas, and at those times they were places I was
living in for my job. I considered them "temporary
homes". I would love to move back to Richland, but I
enjoy small town living, and it has gotten too big
for me. I don't mind visiting there, however, as both
of my parents and a grandmother are entombed there. I
do attend my reunions when I can and will continue to
do so. I only have an ex-sister-in-law living there
for now.
Just remember, home is where the heart is, no
matter where that is for you.
-Betti Avant (69)
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>>From: Merle Huesties Estrin (72)
RE: Middle Earth and The Cave
To: Peggy Sheeran Finch (63)
Hi, Peggy.
Do you remember me and the movie? I babysat for
you and Brian several times.
To: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Foote (68)
Hey, Lady!
How are you? I remember The Cave well. It was a
"coffee house" with a couple of black light rooms in
the back. I think it was only open on weekends. There
was occasional live entertainment... folk singers..
Dave Faulk included. Brad Peterson, Dave Faulk, Dave
Roberts, Jeff Saunders, and the Sherrards (all five of
them!) were frequently there. It was a very mellow,
laid-back place to hang out.
E-mail me to let me know how and where you are.
-Merle Huesties Estrin (72)
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14 Bombers sent stuff:
Dave Brusie (51), Mike Clowes (54),
Roger L. Myers (55), Tom Tracy (55),
Paul Ratsch (58), Judy Willox (61),
Mary Ray (61), Roxanne Knutson (62),
Earl Bennett (63), Margi May (66),
Brad Wear (71), David Sherrard (71),
John Hughes (73), Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: Dave Brusie (51)
To: Kim Edgar (79)
I certainly do remember your Grandfather Wally. A
wonderful man, a great personal friend, and a pretty
darn good softball player.
-Dave Brusie (51)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
To: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55)
You have my private mea culpa. And as I said, I
still think the poem has staying power.
Re: Unclassified photos
All right, some of you "old-timers", just where was
the auditorium? My wife insists that I am one of the
boys in the group in front. Not from any physical
resemblance, but more for the hair-do. I think the
picture was taken in the mid-forties, a few years
before my arrival on the scene.
The auditorium group picture made the Salem, OR,
paper, along with the canned publicity release.
Golly, all these years and I never knew that the
NP/SPS depot in Pasco was classified. To say nothing
of the lady modeling her evening gown. And a real
hoot to see an original pre-fab. My wife compared
them to a really cheap mobile home (excuse me, that
should be manufactured home). Fortunately, she never
heard of "termination" winds.
Bombers always,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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[See John Hughes (73) entry in today's Sandstorm for
the URL to all the declassified photos. -Maren]
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>>From: Roger L. Myers (55)
I am in the process of moving into a new home we
are building and have been going through a bunch of
old "stuff". I came across my copy of SANDSTORMs from
1955. Thought I would share some of the names in the
news from 1955.
Much of the front page was devoted to "plugging"
sale of ASB cards. Three teachers - Mr. Allen (boy's
advisor), Mr. Fields (Distributive Education teacher)
and Mr. Morelli (Spanish and Sophomore English
teacher) were profiled. Another article that rated
front page news reported that Mary Winston, Kay
Wheeler and Deanna Case attended Evergreen Girls
State over the summer. One bit of news on the front
page was a picture and story about the 23 new rooms
that would be completed by December 31. The second
page had profiles of two more teachers - Mr. Barton
(drama and English) and Mr. Edward Carlson (safe
driving and biology) An editorial explained the "new"
seating plan for football games that placed the
students on the east side of the Bomber Bowl -
leaving the west side for the adults. Another article
(FASHION POLL) asked students what they thought about
'the guys crazy new shirts'. Some of the quotes:
Mary Jo Woodhead - Strictly Zortch!
Sandy Howerter - Depends on who's in them
Dorothy Cameron - I Like 'em, I Like 'em
Nancy Grow - I like it, but ........
Sara Powell - Give 'em the hook
Chuck Holtz - They're OK for millionaires. All I can
afford to wear are the price tags.
Pages three and four were the Sports pages. Jim
Brand (I believe) wrote a column called "Bullets and
Backlashes". This was devoted to fishing and hunting
and chronicled past fishing trips he had taken as
well as important information about the upcoming
seasons. There was an article about the opening of
the football season - listing the names of the team
members as well as the position(s) they played. Coach
Fran Rish was quoted as saying "We should have a nice
line, but we'll be short on backs". Kevin Burke, Sam
Nageley, Ron Snowden, Denny Olsen and Pete Hollick
were lauded as keys to the team. Jim Desautel and Jon
Copeland were "in a battle" for the "vital left
halfback spot with Jerry Reed "pushing them hard".
Kevin Burke and Pete Hollick were highlighted in
"Green and Gold Sketches". Their picture was
accompanied by a short biographical sketch of their
past accomplishments and future plans. Another story
quoted cross-country coach Calvin Welch. He described
the team as "a small inexperienced group with a lot
of enthusiasm". Returning lettermen were Ronald
Holeman, Dale Stone, Mike Laybourn and Tom Tracy.
On page six was the KLUB KORNER. Highlights
included was the news that Kenneth Webster was
councilor of Demolay at the installation ceremony.
John Cowan, Robert Scott, Richard Smith, Cole (no
first name in the paper, but I imagine it was Don
Cole) Robert Tudor, Bill Hartley, Frank Haggard, Bob
Booth were other names listed as holding some
position of homor. Pat Acton and Gloria Craddock
(Rainbow Girls) served as candle lighters. Another
feature story was about the Thespian Initiation. The
ceremony was in the planning stages with Laura Dean
Kirby and Grace Zangar in charge of the planning with
assistance from Mr. Tom Barton - the advisor. New
members would be Judy Allington, Janice Berg, Judy
Cummings, Bev Edwards, Marjory Hurst, Karen Ludlow,
Sonjia Urseth and Jane Volpentest.
I enjoyed reading about classmates. If anyone
wants me to do so, I'll periodically provide future
highlights.
HAVE FUN!
-Roger L. Myers - (not Roger E. Myers) class of '55
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>>From: Tom Tracy (55)
RE: I LOVED IT!
To: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong (55)
Laura Dean,
Thank you for letting us share your memory and
re-igniting ours. Classmates everywhere will bring
forward the wondrous thoughts of yesteryear. Some
sitting in the seat of a '36 Ford. Others sipping an
ice cold coke and waving to friends who circled
endlessly around By's, re-inventing Walter Mitty
visions of romance... endless love and the like,
trying desperately to work up the courage to ask that
newly discovered girl out on a date... hoping she
wouldn't say no in front of your friends...
You and Marilyn Richey (53) could each write a
Bomber's own Happy Days Encyclopedia!
Special thanks and Big Bomber Hugs to you, our
own special Poet Laureate Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong
Longfellow!! And special thanks to the brilliant,
well-trained teacher, the delightful de la Bretonne,
Irene of (61). She knows good writing when she sees
it. I've known her since she was a toddler... and she
means what she says.
Your grateful Bomber Classmate,
Tom Tracy '55
P.S. [Now you know how Bomber basketball players
sometimes felt, half dressed, in front of crowds
taking that quick shot... risking embarrassment in
front of friends, family, fans of basketball, a
coach, a fierce opponent with a dozen competitors who
wanted to see you fail, --- and knowing for sure that
someone would place your risky attempt in front of
your peers again and again... a shot taken, hopefully
not missed... an errant pass... like a word penned
and posted before you had time to re-adjust your
mental script, reflexes or correct your follow-
through.]
Ahh those were the days, my friend....let's
see... do I have enough change for a couple of By's
Burgers, an order of fries and a Spudnut ala mode
before I take her home?...
-Tom Tracy (55)
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>>From: Paul Ratsch (58)
RE: WHERE ARE YOU?
Where are Paul & Alan Sheppard (57)? Heard they
are in the tri-cities?
-Paul Ratsch (58)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
To: Arnold McAllister (61) and His Family and
To: Steven Palmer (61) and Pam Palmer Pearson (63)
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
and I send my heartfelt condolences to you all.
Arnold lost his Father last Thursday, the 24th
and Steven and Pam lost their Mother on Saturday, the
26th.
God bless you all,
-Judy Willox Hodge (61)
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>>From: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
To: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
Judy, Judy, Judy,
I think that you are beyond our help. At least
one of our own managed to two-step his way into your
heart. Did you make him retire his black Stetson or
do you allow him to wear it on occasion? If you have
not acquired a taste for that widely used funny
tasting cilantro stuff that seems to want to be in
everything, you are not alone. I will give you that
one. I think that you need to be born and bred in
Texas to fully appreciate that ingredient.
Please humor us Texas Bombers..... the hot sun
and fiery salsa are affecting our brains. I think
what we need are plenty of R2K's to keep us
stabilized.
Y'all take care now, y'hear!
-Mary Ray Henslee (61)
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>>From: Roxanne Knutson Short (62)
I have a funny story about Ohanepecosh Nal't Camp
Ground!!! My Grandparents from Wisconsin came and we
decided to introduce them to the Mt. Rainier area and
around 7:00 p.m. the Ranger came through the park to
let everyone know they needed to know about the
Bears!!!!!! "Just make some noise in your campsite -
Pot and Pan would do - to scare them off" and that is
all my Grandmother needed to hear!!! She grabbed my
Little Chihuahua, that looked like Taco Bell's dog, and
ran for the car. She stayed there until daylight the
next day! Her first experience camping was not the
best!!!!!!!!!
How many of you ever experienced Priest Lake,
Idaho!!!!! My Mom, Lucille Knutson worked for
Stanfield's Floral, for many, many years. We were all
introduced to that wonderful area by Carol and Ed
Stanfield. White sandy beaches and very clear waters,
you could see 20 feet down to the seaweed below!!!!!
Many of us would go every 2nd week of August,
Stanfields, Knutsons, Hartmans, Stromstads. One year
it was all Tri city people except one from California
(Madors -Barbara Mador was a Bomber before moving to
California). We had a good laugh about Hill's Resort
one week having all present or past residents of
Richland at the same time....
How many of you have had good memories from that
area??? Tell us about your stories, up and down upper
and lower Priest!!
-Roxanne Knutson Short (62)
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>>From: Earl Bennett (63)
Ms Hurst:
Been in Texas for a week, where summer still
exists, as opposed to Virginia, where we've had the
coldest and wettest July in the past half century or
so, and just now saw your question.
Though Jim's response to your question about our
superior class (believe we had either four or seven
National Merit semifinalists in the Gold Medal Class
of '63) was interesting (as in "watch out for the
return fire"), I vaguely recall a less interesting
but probably more factual response to the same
question sometime last summer or fall. Unfortunately
I don't remember it, and I sure don't have time to
search for it. Just keep up your review of past
entries and someday you'll see it. Are you that
patient? Are you that curious?
Regards, ecb3
-Earl C. Bennett, III (63)
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>>From: Margi May Legowik (66)
To: Sandi Ward Donahue (66)
Bless your Pea Pickin' heart! We did call
everything "coke" -- way before the current
interpretation of that term.
And YES, I am delighted to wake up every day, one
day older and 52 years later. This is not old, kids!
Am I the only one with relatives in their 90s? I fell
for that motto "you're not getting older, you're
getting better." Sometimes I know that is so much BS,
but sometimes I prefer to believe it, thank you very
much! Having just buried my Mom (next to Dad at
Sunset view off the By Pass Hiway), I know that we
are blessed in a million ways -- not the least of
which is to have come from a wonderful town,
Richland. My husband and I have been in the Tacoma
environs for 3 years now and it's just swell, but
going "home" I realize how lovely it is to not have
awful traffic and parking problems, and no mold and
mildew issues. Can't wait to see you all again in
that sunny, easy, sage scented place we call home.
-Margi May Legowik (66)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
To: Jim Strickland, aka Strick (Bomber spouse/Dad)
Strick,
Oklahoma! Oh no! Just kidding, living here in
Baja Oklahoma we have to take shots at OU. My wife is
a T-Sipper (UT) grad. For those who have never
witnessed an OU weekend it's a spectacle to behold.
Probably rivaled only by Mardi Gras. The TV stations
used to give a running account of the number of
arrests, just like a weather warning. The OU rivalry
is over 100 years old, incredible history, and game
quality. Southeast Oklahoma has some of the best
camping and scenery I've ever experienced. You just
need to watch out for the Copperheads, Timber
Rattlers, Cottonmouths, Sidewinders, and common
rattlers. Other than that it's great. We did a lot of
hunting together over the years, and I miss that
aspect of Washington every year. Although we can
shoot six deer, and four turkey here it still doesn't
compare to hunting in Washington.
-Brad Wear (71)
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>>From: David Sherrard (71)
A couple of people have mentioned the "Caive"
(yes it was spelled with a "ai".
It was actually started by the church council in
Richland as a drug free place for college folks to
come. Where it went from there, I won't say. I worked
there when I was a senior in High School (go figure,
you didn't have to be in college to work there, but
you did to go there). Dave Faulk was the first
manager, Dave Roberts often provided music (anyone
who would play was welcome). I don't think all five
Sherrard siblings were ever there at one time (we
surely would have reached critical mass and exploded)
but Matt, I and Dede did work there sequentially. A
fond memory (mostly mellow).
I drove through Richland this weekend to take my
daughter to school in Walla Walla and I noticed the
absence of the Community Center. (That may tell some
of you how long it's been since I have been in
Richland) Now there was place with memories, along
with the Roller Rink and Christ the King Cafeteria.
-David Sherrard (71)
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>>From: John Hughes (73)
RE: declassified hanford photos
Some of you Bombers may enjoy looking at the
declassified photos 1943-1967 from Hanford.
http://www.hanford.gov/doe/culres/photos
-John Hughes (73)
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>>From: Kim Edgar (79)
RE: Texas
To: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
While my father was in the Army, I lived in Texas
twice, Fort Hood and Fort Walters. I'm not even sure
they still exist, I was in 3rd and 6th grade at the
time.
We had relatives in Fort Worth, we invited them
over to our house for dinner. My dad made chili from
a recipe he got out of a magazine. (It's called
"Jailhouse Chili"). Anyway, our relatives didn't
think it would be spicy, after all, we were
Northerners. Well, guess what, they had to follow
every bite with a glass of water. We didn't, we were
used to it I guess.
I remember Lemon Meringue Pie was pretty popular
item there in Texas along with Pecan Pie. I really
miss those, juicy grapefruits and mouth watering
watermelons.
I often got a chuckle when classmates referred to
a little hill named "Radar Mountain". The hills
surrounding the Tri-Cities were larger. I guess if
you've never seen a mountain, you don't know what one
is.
Though I was young when I lived there, I do miss
it. There is also a soft spot in my heart for the
"Dallas Cowboys" as well as "Washington Redskins"
(since I lived in Virginia as well). But, being a
true Washingtonian, I favor the "Seahawks".
Bomber Cheers!
-Kim Edgar (79)
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Cliff Judd (49), Carol Haynes (51),
Al Parker (53), Mike Clowes (54),
Sherrill Hamlin (55), Charles Cox (56),
Judy Willox (61), Pam Ehinger (67),
Lori Simpson (70), Kim Edgar (79)
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>>From: Cliff Judd (49)
Re: [Declassified] Richland Photos
Hey Club 40 people,
You gotta see the photos at the DOE sight that
John Hughes (73) put in the sandstorm yesterday. "A"
houses, Prefabs, Safeway, Rainbow gas station, Pasco
train station, etc..
Thanks John.
-Cliff Judd (49)
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[In case anybody missed it, here's the URL:
http://www.hanford.gov/doe/culres/photos -Maren]
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>>From: Carol Haynes Finch (51)
Been watching the comments about pollution in the
Columbia Basin. A good book written in 1996 was "A
River Lost, the Life and Death of the Columbia",
written by Blaine Harden, who lived in Moses Lake and
other towns in the vicinity. His father worked at
Hanford at one point. Blaine is now a reporter at The
Washington Post, in DC. I mentioned it to a cousin
of mine, farmers in Warden, and they said all the
politicians are trying to take away their livelihood
by telling them not to use pesticides, etc. Everyone
has a viewpoint and no one wants their way of life
taken away.
Good to see Gerry Orrin Strickland's (51) husband
on a message. Gerry --let's hear from you! We used to
have some good times at pinochle parties, sleepovers
(only we didn't call it that, then), etc. Hope you
will be at our 50th in 2001.
"Youth Challenged" is my designation for our
generation. You know you are old when the Dr. doesn't
give you x-rays any more -- he just holds you up to
the window. Or when someone compliments you on your
alligator shoes and you aren't wearing any. Or you
take a fancy to some sweet young blonde walking by
and your pace maker opens the nearest garage door.
Maren, as always you ARE the Queen and our
heroine for all your good work.
Bombers do rule!
-Carol Haynes Finch (51)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
To: Brad Wear (71)
More years ago than I care to remember I was
stationed in Texas, for even longer than necessary.
During this time I was invited to go deer hunting
with some "good ole boys." Talk about a different way
of hunting! I wasn't really thrilled about sitting in
a tree waiting for a deer to wander by. At any rate
one did, a nice 4-pointer, and I didn't shoot it. One
of the Texans asked why and I told him that back home
we'd have to turn that one loose as it was
undersized.
But, from what you wrote, I guess Texas deer have
grown since you are now allowed four per season. In
my day the bag limit was six.
Did shoot a few, and as I recall it took at least
six to make a decent meal for a family of five. But
perhaps I exaggerate.
Then there was the argument about size between a
Texan and a Alaskan. The Texan allowed as how it all
the ice in Alaska were to melt, Alaska would be half
the size of Rhode Island. To which the Alaskan
replied: "So what! Texas would be under 20 feet of
water."
I promise you, however, no "Aggie" jokes. I
understand they are now considered in poor taste
there in Baja Oklahoma.
Onward Bombers
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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>>From: Sherrill Hamlin Savery (55)
Just thought I would let everyone know that
Barney Flora's (54) Mom passed away this past weekend
and a long battle with cancer. She was 85 years old
and had a happy and fulfilling life. She had 4
children of her own and numerous foster children.
Obviously she loved children and also gardening. She
was a Master Gardener and has many permanent
landscape designs here in the Tri-Cities. We all
loved and respected her very much.
-Sherrill Hamlin Savery (55)
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>>From: Charles Cox (56)
Little bite of TRIVIA - Who made up the dummy bomb
that is on display at all the games or school
functions? I assume that it is still displayed.
Thanks,
-Charles Cox (56)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
To: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
Mary, Mary, Mary, *G*
Of course I allow my guy to wear his hats: his
brown beaver, his black Stetson, his white straw and
his gray Snowy River plus more. And I personally
bought all but one of those hats for him!!! After
all, any good Texan's wife knows that her man needs
his hats and his boots. The hat to keep the sun off
and the boots to keep the snakes off. *G*!! See, I am
NOT beyond help; I don't even NEED help as I'm doin'
just fine!!! *G*!! I can't tell you how many times I
fought the different clubs here for James' right to
wear his hat without the hassles he used to get. Most
of them finally GOT it, and when they saw us coming,
just waved this fiery little northern gal and her
Texan man on through. And I have danced many a time
under the brim of one of those hats!! I even let him
wear his gray alligator boots when we got married!!!
So see, I am not totally hopeless!!
I can't promise you how many R2K's there will be,
but you do know that we, the class of '61, are having
our reunion next year. So that should give you some
stability to look forward to, Mary, and I hope that
you will come and get your Richland fix!!! *G*!!! And
on that note, I have only one thing to say,
Y'all come back now, y'hear!!!
P.S. Read on if you want a real big shock!!!! *G*!!!!!!!
To: Kim Edgar (79)
I too would have to chuckle when I would hear of
the "mountains" and the "trees" of Texas. It is a
well known fact that everything is supposed to be
bigger in Texas, but they just happened to fall short
on those two factors. One trip that we took back
there, we fell into what was considered a chuck hole
and darn near took the undercarriage of the car out.
I just started laughing and when my husband asked me
what was so darn funny, I just answered, "everything
bigger in Texas!!!"
I too have a soft spot in my heart for many of
the things of Texas, but let's just keep that our
secret okay? After all I sure wouldn't want to ruin
my Sandstorm reputation now would I?!! *G*!!!!!!!!
Bomber Cheers Y'all,
-Judy Willox Hodge (61)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (67)
To: Kim Edgar (79)
Kim,
Fort Hood is still there. My son is in the Army
and was stationed there about 2 years ago. He was not
fond of Texas (Sorry to you Bombers who seem to Love
it) Jimmy called it a H*** Hole, too dry and too hot.
He grew up in the Okanogan so he knows what dry and
hot is all about. But he didn't have anything nice to
say about Texas. Sorry! Fort Hood is sorta in the
North area of Texas. Maybe there are better places in
Texas. Who knows!
Bombers Rule (even if they live in Texas)
-Pam Ehinger (67)
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>>From: Lori Simpson Hogan (70)
To: Roxanne Knutson Short (62)
Re: Priest Lake...
Aah, must be God's country! My family has been
camping at Luby Bay for the past 21 summers. Our
youngest, who just turned 22 last week, was 10 months
old the first time we went. We just returned from
there a couple of weeks ago. We always go the first
week of August. This year we spent 9 days there :-)
We haven't found any place better to go yet. Both of
our sons grew up, camping there and love it, too. We
also run into a lot of Bomber alumni every time we
go. This year it was the Qualheims, Criglers, Jacobs,
Feasters, and the Mitzlaff/Gerkins. Anyone who has
been there knows just how wonderful it is!
Later...
-Lori Simpson Hogan (70)
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>>From: Kim Edgar (79)
Re: Where have all the experienced coaches gone?
My son started sports last year at age five,
every time he gets signed up for a team; I get a call
from his team coach, (it doesn't matter which
sport). "Hi, my name is So & So and I'll be your
son's coach, I am a first time coach, so please bear
with me this will be a learning experience for me as
well as the children."
I have no problem with new coaches, I'm thankful
they came forward, and they have to start somewhere.
However, I would also like my son to learn some
skills from seasoned coaches as well.
Is it this age group that gets the rookie
coaches, and as they get older they get the more
experienced ones? Or is the new trend that in today's
world, where coaches have to put up with so much
verbal abuse from (out of control) parents, that they
throw in the hat and say it's not worth it.
I'd love to hear from any coaches out there.
-Kim Edgar (79)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 8/31/00
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Al Parker (53), Mike Clowes (54),
Mary Winston (55), Tom Tracy (55),
Cliff St. John (57 & 58), Ann Bishop (60),
Deedee Willox (64), Patti McLaughlin (65),
Dave McAdie (79)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
To: Roger L. Myers (55)
Thanks for the '55 Sandstorm synopsis.
As for the name thing, you were "Lynn" and he was
"Roger" or was it the other way around?
Onward Bombers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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>>From: Mary Winston Wymer (55)
Re: Don Jepsen's video "ALL Bomber R2K Class Reunion"
Received my copy today and want to express my
thanks for making this available. Had a hard time
picking out faces - could it be we've changed a bit
over the years - but got caught up in the spirit of
the weekend, even though I wasn't there.
Re: Club40 Reunion
Plan to attend the Club40 Reunion next weekend
[9/8, 9/9, & 9/10] along with George McDonald and Tom
Graham from the Seattle area and wonder if any other
'55ers will be there.
Hope so!
-Mary Winston Wymer (55)
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[Club40 website: RichlandClub40.org -Maren]
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>>From: Tom Tracy (55)
To: Kim Edgar (79)
I appreciate your concern. Seasoned coaches ask,
where are the "experienced parents". They complain
that they have to train all the parents not to
criticize their own children or taunt the other kids
or get in arguments with parents on the sidelines or
scream and yell at the referees.
Good coaches are used as benchmarks for parents
of other teams and the new coaches hear their kids'
parents say how well their opponents are coached.
Find the most experienced coach of a team older
than your son's and beg him to let your son spend
some time working out with them. Even if it's just
for a few minutes. A good, seasoned coach will
understand. If this doesn't work. Visit with the
experienced coach and ask his advice. It's amazing
how older players, more experienced players help
other less experienced players if given the chance.
My best advice is "DON'T FORM A COMMITTEE!
Let your son have some time watching the best,
being around the best and maybe, just maybe he'll
catch the spirit. If he does, he'll spend time in
private, honing his skills, somehow, someway... it
will happen.
It's unfortunate that our children have to be so
supervised, but seems to be the accepted mode. If
some parents see little kids today playing on a
basketball court with older ones, they might consider
it too dangerous. In the tough neighborhoods today,
the little kids wait around (like we did) for an
opening in a neighborhood game and coveted a chance
to play with the big kids. They helped us learn the
game. Notice how many NBA players come from the
neighborhoods where big kids and little kids play
together.
Lee Edgar, a Sports Writer in the Tri-Cities with
your last name, helped us all in Richland feel better
about ourselves. He was a wonderful man and a
talented athlete.
Your son is fortunate to have a Mom with your
concern. Hope you can find a way for him to watch the
best teams, get some practice time with them. Oh,
yes.. and above all to find the "magic coach"..... I
bet you'll find a way. That's what Moms often do.
We'll expect championship play and good
citizenship from your son... nothing less... tell him
he's part of a long long line of Bomber Tradition...
and we expect the very best from him as an athlete, a
student, an "Edgar", a citizen and deep down inside
of him is that secret R2K DNA... that Bomber spirit
that can only be passed on from Bomber to Bomber... a
spirit well worth keeping alive. Keep thinking the
good thoughts.
...seems like we often heard from the RHS Pep
Club... "you got it, now keep it, you got it, don't
lose it.... " (how does the rest of that go)?
-Tom Tracy (55)
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>>From: Cliff St. John (57 & 58 - had a small dispute over one credit)
To: Dave Brusie (51)
I was a 5th grader at Marcus Whitman. It was
(Circa) 1951. The preceding weekend's Tri-City
Herald's (or was it the Columbia Basin News) sports
page had reported the exploits of the Richland
Bomber's Dave Brusie who, the Saturday night before,
had scored 35 points in a Bomber basketball game.
My grade school friends and I were completely
awed by your scoring achievement. After school, on a
winter afternoon, we rushed to the Bomber Gym to
watch the Bomber varsity practice.
We were sitting in the lower bleachers watching
the practice, when Coach Dawald passed by. We asked
him which one of the players was Dave Brusie and did
he really score 35 points? Mr. Dewlap immediately
blew his whistle, stopped the practice and called you
over to the bleachers where we were sitting. He said
to you, "I want you to meet some friends of mine".
You shook each of our hands, said "hello" and then
trotted back to practice.
It was one of the biggest thrill of my young
life.
Of all of the very talented round ball players
that have served to elevate the reputation of Bomber
basketball and who have contributed so much to its
rich history, you'll always linger in my memory as
the Bomber hero who took the time to shake the hand
of one your young admirers.
Thanks for taking the time.
-Cliff St. John (57 & 58 - had a small dispute over one credit)
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>>From: Ann Bishop Myers (60)
TO: Women of 1960
RE: Luncheon for September
The Luncheon for September for the Women of the
Class of '60 will be at the Russian Bistro in Uptown
on Jadwin. We will be meeting there at 11:30 on
Saturday, September 9. Any of the men from '60 or
their wives are welcome also.
-Ann Bishop Myers (60)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau (64)
To: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
Yeah, you even let him wear his gray alligator
boots when you got married, but the price tag was
still on the bottom!! *G* I guess that's better than
a sign saying *HELP!* Though by now, that Texan no
doubt knows he NEEDS help to deal with a northern gal
and a Bomber besides! And anyway, it's all his fault!
-Deedee Willox Loiseau (64)
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>>From: Patti McLaughlin Cleavenger (65)
Patty Spencer's (65) request got me thinking.
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Roz Smith? She
went to Chief Jo, eventually moved to Pasadena.
Thanks.
-Patti McLaughlin Cleavenger (65)
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>>From: Dave McAdie (79)
To: Roxanne Knutson Short (62)
Re: Priest Lake
I have to echo Lori Simpson Hogan's (70) comments
about Priest Lake... "It must be God's Country". I
first went up there in the early '80s and returned
for several summer trips. We camped up and down that
lake - usually always on the west side from Outlet
Bay up to Reeder Bay (Hills, Elkins, Birch Bay,
etc.). Have some very fond memories of that place and
have been trying to get up there with my kids. Hey
Lori, is Frizzy O'Leary's still open?
To: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: Experienced coaches
Hi Kim
Most coaches - of youth sports anyway - get into
it because they have kids getting started in the
sport and there is a shortage of coaches. I
volunteered years ago (before I was even married) to
coach a church league basketball team. I did that for
a few years and I also coached Grid Kids football.
When I got married and had children, I gave it up to
be "dad". Once my kids were old enough, I got back
into coaching. I have coached (or helped coach) both
my kids in Baseball/Softball, Basketball, and Soccer.
I currently coach a team in Kennewick American Youth
Baseball with/for my 7 year old - which by the way
had their 12 year old All-Stars take 2nd in the Babe
Ruth/Cal Ripken World Series and their 14 year old
All Stars win the Babe Ruth World Series this year.
So, I was once at that level of "being new" to
coaching the sport. I will coach them until they
start school sports, and then I become a
spectator/dad again. There are not too many coaches
like Floyd Gates anymore - who coach for years and
years even when their kids are long gone. When your
kids are just starting out in their sport at ages 5-
6, so are the coaches unless they are coming back
down to coach a younger child of their own. Also, to
address your comment about the coaches taking the
verbal abuse........ I offer the following;
At one point during a game, the coach said to one
of his young players, "Do you understand what
cooperation is? What a team is?" The little boy
nodded in the affirmative.
"Do you understand that what matters is whether
we win together as a team?"
The little boy nodded yes.
"So," the coach continued, "when a strike is
called, or you're out at first, you don't argue or
curse or attack the umpire. Do you understand all
that?"
Again the little boy nodded.
"Good," said the coach.
"Now go over there and explain it to your
mother."
Best wishes, Bombers!
-Dave McAdie (79)
Semper ubi, sub ubi ........ er, um Semper Bomberus!!
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July, 2000 ~ September, 2000