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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/01/01
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4 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Bob Harmon (51), Marian Wade (57),
Audrey Eberhardt (61WB), Bill Johnson (61),
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Bob Harman (51)
Date: Sat Jun 30 18:12:53 2001
CONGRATULATIONS!
What a great idea! I wish I had found it sooner. There
are many folks I would like to find that someone might
help with. How about Cecil Golden? Bev Boyd (51)?
Lou Ann Binns (52)? just to name a few. Those were good
years!
I worked at Safeway for "Mac", some of you may
remember him. I also worked at the Richland Laundry.
I was with a group of '51 grads who were employed in
a drafting training course by G.E. Others were
Bob Campbell, Paul Weichel, Donna Shannon, Don Meyers, etc.
Thanks for the home page!
-Bob Harman (51)
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>>From: Marian "Martie" Wade Jenkins (57)
Re: North Richland
To: Anita Hughes Hogan (52)
I lived in North Richland for a few months in my
sophomore year. My stepmother and I first lived in a
small one room cabin for a couple of months, which wasn't
too bad, and then moved into an 8 X 27 trailer. I thought
we would freeze to death that winter. I had seven
blankets on me. My stepmother was afraid I'd get crushed.
But we survived and eventually got into a one bedroom on
Sanford and later a two bedroom at 1117 Winslow where we
stayed. I really enjoyed living in the Richland area.
To: The lady who remembers Ely, NV. as a brothel town
with muddy streets
I have lived here for 7 years now. My employee tells
me that in 1980 or there abouts, they tore up the main
streets and laid new asphalt. Possibly that's when you
were here. There are two brothels in Ely with one now
shut down. If you're not interested in them, you don't
know they are here. Personally, I think they should get
rid of them, but in Nevada (and I think a couple other
states), you just have to ignore them. SOMEDAY!!!!!
-Marian "Martie" Wade Jenkins (57) ~ Ely, NV
REALLY HIGH (6500 ft) and hot - 95 degrees today
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>>From: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews (61WB)
Just a note on a stormy Central Georgia afternoon. I
am very happy the reunion was a success. I am already
planning to make the next one and praying the Lord will
provide the ways and means.
Also I want to thank everyone who responded to my
request to get in touch with Roger DeWitt. I have his
correct email address and he was kind enough to answer
me. I really enjoy renewing old acquaintances and really
do not expect them to remember me.
I am still looking to a copy of the 60 annual and am
willing to pay for it. Soooooooo if anyone has a spare I
would love to have it.
To: Anita Hughes Hogan (52)
Re: largest trailer park in the world
I was not there until the mid-fifties but I did learn
to drive on all those empty paved roads. My family also
walked many a mile in the evenings just enjoying the
beauty of God's creation. I surprised my Mother's doctor
with the fact that a desert exists in that little corner
of Washington. As usual his perception was rainy and cool
over the entire state.
Well enough rambling for now. Thanks for the shared
memories and replies to my inquiries.
-Audrey Eberhardt Mathews (61WB)
Summer Thunderstorms all day in central Georgia
90s and muggy tomorrow.
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>>From: Bill "Lane" Johnson (61)
To: the class of '61
I wanted to take a minute to thank everyone who
worked so hard to make our reunion such a success. I know
that had to be a lot of hard work, but you pulled it off
with excellence. I want to thank each and every one of
you for letting come up there and perform for you. I
won't ask here if you enjoyed what I did because I don't
have to. With some of the personal e-mails that I have
received and the comments in the Alumni Sandstorm, I
already know. Most important though I knew the night of
our reunion by the way you received my music. Some of you
may have noticed that it was very difficult to get
through that last half of the last song, but I am proud
to be a Bomber, proud to call each of you my friend and
if you remember a member of my extended family.
Thank you for making that night a night that will
truly live with me forever as one of the most fulfilling
and memorable experiences of my life.
-Bill "Lane" Johnson (61)
"Keep a song in your heart and a smile will follow"
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Funeral notice scanned from June 30, 2001
TCHerald by Shirley Collings Haskins (66) ~ Richland
~ Karen Bucholz Dennison ~ Class of 1958 ~
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/02/01
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9 Bombers and one Bulldog today:
Bob Harmon (51), Jerry Oakley (51),
Jim Grow (51), Bob Clowes (54),
Paula Beardsley (62), Sharon McDermott (63),
Paul Case (67-Bulldog), Ken Staley (68)
Michael Figg (70), Diane Hartley (72)
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>>From: Bob Harman (51)
Re: About That Trailer Park
I seem to recall that the largest trailer park in the
world was NOT the one in North Richland but, rather, the
one at Hanford during the construction of the Hanford
project and the homes in Richland. I lived in one of the r
trailers at Hanford from June of '44 until January of '45
when we were given a two bedroom prefab at 1609 Marshall.
A note of interest; that small house has recently been
on the market for $112,000! Of course it has been expanded
and remodeled extensively, but how things change. I bought
a three bedroom prefab from the government in, I believe,
1957 or 8 for about $2400! Of course, I sold it about a
year later for $5500.
-Bob Harman (51)
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>>From: Jerry Oakley (51)
To: Bob Harman (51)
Hello Bob,
Great to hear from you. I have a solid memory of
Lou Ann Binns and I believe she was in our class of '51.
I agree with you, this Alumni Sandstorm is great.
Where are you and what are you doing?
By the way, do you, or anyone reading this know
anything about Jim Thompson (51)?
-Jerry Oakley (51)
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>>From: Jim Grow (51)
Re: Day's Pay, The Bomb and Bombers.
Read today's Tri City Herald Op/Ed page for a real
slam to our newest little toy bomb. The green and gold one
we saw last week at the reunion. [see notes below]
It brings up the question also on where we got our
name. This was hashed over in here [in the Alumni
Sandstorm] a while back. What was the consensus, that is,
why we went from Beavers to Bombers?
My father worked the days pay in Hanford where we
lived in a trailer, first on a parking lot, then under a
Canopy. The bomber was shortly forgotten about and a few
months later the Bomb went off. I was then in Sacajawea
and shortly thereafter I became a future Bomber.
I never even considered myself a future beaver. It
was the Bomb not the bomber as far as I will ever be
concerned.
-Jim Grow (51)
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[The new Bomb Jim's talking about -Maren]
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
Re: Living(?) in North Richland
I have mentioned in the past that from my Freshman
year to most of the way through my Junior year, we lived
in North Richland. It was a "house" on "B" Street. To tell
you it was better than living in a trailer might be an
exaggeration. Personally, I think living in the houses in
NR may be the genesis of the lyric "Gotta get out of this
Place!" Seems when ever the wind blew (like when did it
stop) several new layers of dust were added; and the dust
came through the seams between the panels. To add to the
problem, they were heated by an oil stove in the living
room.
The upside was that we had complete indoor
"facilities" and real sized back doors (not like the
escape hatches in pre-fabs). No dashing across a cold,
windy street to the bathhouse for us.
When we lived there (sometime in 1950) the trailer
park was barely more than two-thirds occupied. That
portion north of "downtown" NR and west of GWW was
completely empty, and I think "they" had started to
dismantle the bathhouses. This lasted until the Army
opened "Camp Hanford", but I think there was enough room
on the east side of GWW for those Army families to park
trailers (if they had them). And knowing how the military
likes to do things, I would imagine that officers were
eligible for empty houses, but I'm not certain on this.
The Army barracks were west of GWW and north of the
boiler house (which was the source of heat and hot water
for the bathhouses and commercial buildings).
The nice thing was that the people living in either
the houses or in trailers did their best to plant grass,
trees and other green things. If memory serves there was a
park next to the tavern and across the street from the
North Star Theater.
Other than the dust, and the cold winters (had snow on
the ground in '50/'51), my other memories were of playing
baseball with the North Richland Merchants team.
Bomber cheers
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54) ~ Albany, OR (where it
promises to be in the low 80s today and the 90s tomorrow.
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>>From: Paula Beardsley Glenn (62)
I'm sorry to report that our friend and classmate
Ellen McDonald Strode (62) passed away this morning. She
was a lovely lady and I will miss her wonderful smile,
great attitude and wry sense of humor. She was a class
act.
Good-bye, dear friend.
-Paula Beardsley Glenn (62)
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>>From: Sharon McDermott Bruce (63)
I grew up in Richland but don't remember a school by
the name of John Ball. Where is it located and how long
has it been there??? Thanks.
-Sharon McDermott Bruce (63)
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[John Ball Elementary website
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>>From: Paul Case (PHS 67), "PHS Bulldogs On-Line"
Re: Ironic PHS in FL with bulldog mascot
Maren,
This was forwarded to my by Sandra Green Reuther (PHS
63) and I thought it would be of interest to Bombers as
well as Bulldogs (the Northwest variety!).
Paul Case (PHS 67)
--Original Message--
From: Judy
Subject: similar high school names and mascots
To: Sandra
Hi, I am not a {PHS} classmate, but was searching for my
own high school site and found yours. The neighboring
town of Dade City, Florida has (the only one) high school
which is named Pasco High School. The ironic part is that
the mascot of our high school and Pasco's arch rival is
the Bulldog, as is yours.
The high school I graduated from is Zephyrhills and
there is a small rural community nearby named Richland.
It just seemed to be too good not to share the connections
between two states so far apart yet having similarities.
We just visited my daughter in Seattle last week so I
do feel a certain kinship and I graduated in 1963 but from
Zephyrhills. >Judy
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-Paul Case (PHS 67)
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>>From: Ken Staley (68)
Re: Cherry Season
Well, the season has passed. Those of you with 'fond'
memories of picking the delicious Bing cherries in your
youth have missed out. A bumper crop faded into memory
with a rain storm late last week. Much of the crop not
picked already was destroyed. Fortunately, Benton City
missed most of the trouble. Those cherries that did
survive were huge, sweet, and that lovely deep purple!
It is true, the further out on the limb you get... the
better the fruit.
Can apricots be far behind??
-Ken Staley (68)
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>>From: Michael Figg (70)
Interesting meeting last night with a Class of 70 WB.
A friend here in the Columbus, Ohio suburbs owns and
operates an art gallery and picture framing shop. She is
active in the town's Arts Council and sponsored the first
segment of the Arts Council's Fund Raiser with an open
house in her gallery. I was standing near the the
refreshment table when she walked up and looked at a
gentleman standing in the refreshment line and then looked
at me and said "Michael, are you familiar with the jazz
guitarist Larry Coryell ['61]? Well, this is his brother, Jim."
Of course the subject never really did get to music. I
looked at him and said "If you are Larry's brother, that
means you are from Richland, Hunt's Point, right?" His jaw
dropped a couple of inches, and we started talking about
Richland. It turns out he is 49, and graduated in 1970 in
some place like Dallas or Chicago, but lived in Richland
until he was about 10, probably 1962 or '63. He must of
reached 4th or 5th grade at Jefferson, as he talked about
it, and a Hunt's Point house would have been about a
quarter mile from my house on Davison. I don't remember
him at all and wonder if anyone else does from the class
of '70 or thereabouts from Jefferson does. He also
mentioned a sister Gloria who sounded like she was a year
or two older.
Small world.
-Michael Figg (70)
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>>From: Diane Hartley (72)
Re: STUFF
Ok all you '71, '72 grads. We need to start some talk
of something besides the reunion. I know it was great, but
it is (as they say) like Mike Davis (74) - gone forever.
Speaking of Mike Davis: I thought I knew a person by
this name, and then I remembered, there really is no such
person - sorry B.J. but I just wanted to let the world
know that if there was a Mike Davis it would be too much
for Richland folks to live up to. I am thinking of the
stud bucket I thought was him, but must have had the wrong
picture in my mind. I saw a person walking not long ago
that looked like Mike Davis - but he was so slim and trim
I thought "Oh well, I must be dreaming."
I also think the Mike Davis I knew was a great track
star (you just had to know the inside joke, I know it
thanks to Shelia) so if Mike is out there, we will find
him, until then I will try to get rid of my 60 extra
pounds and who knows the next time there is a get together
we will show up and dazzle all.
I know VAL at the Spudnut Shop is swearing at me right
this minute -I have never been to any of the stuff, but in my
old age keep reading how great all these reunions are so
will try to make one. If I can ever find a Mike Davis I
will see if we might go on the same day.
Ok, if there is anyone out there that has some good
things to talk about, let's get it started - NO DENNY'S or
OLD SONGS please :)
Now that I have made everyone mad - I'm gone.
-Diane Hartley (72)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/03/01
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17 Bombers sent stuff:
Jerry Oakley (51), Ralph Myrick (51),
Anita Hughes (52), Charlotte Carlson (52),
Judie Hoff (54), Sue Garrison (58),
Larry Mattingly (60), Mike Lewis (60),
David Douglas (62), Helen Cross (62),
Sharon McDermott (63), Susie Shaver (63),
Gary Behymer (64), Donna O'Neal (66),
Jim Anderson (72WB), Kim Edgar (79),
Jenny Smart (87)
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>>From: Jerry Oakley (51)
Re: Early years of North Richland - Circa 1947
As I recall, North Riceland (NR) was quite a shot
from Richland proper (several miles?) and there wasn't
much in between. Anyone remember the huge construction
cafeteria for the work going on at North Richland and
beyond? Well, myself, Bob Sorick (51) and Harold Baker
(51), among others I am sure, worked at the cafeteria as
morning fry cooks. Up at 4:00am, work 'til school starts,
then back to work after school 'til 7:00pm. Ah, the energy
of youth. I knew there were several more people that
worked out there that were older than I, but I can't
recall their names. Perhaps someone can help me in this.
When we arrived in the Tri-cities in 1943 we were
housed in Government row apts in Kennewick. They were in
south Kennewick on the other side of the irrigation ditch.
I guess that was somewhat better than the trailer parks
that some of you have mentioned. Anyway, we were there
less than a year when we got our duplex ("B" House} at 517
Douglass Avenue in Richland. We thought we were in
Paradise compared to the little town of Highmore on the
plains of South Dakota. But, I suppose a lot of people
thought of Richland as a "step up" in those times. It's
great to have the Alumni Sandstorm to relate some of these
things.
-Jerry Oakley (51)
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[Interesting Hanford Construction Camp website... -Maren]
Hanford Construction Camp Stats
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>>From: Ralph Myrick (51)
To: Jerry Oakley (51)
Jerry,
I had a real good friend named Jim Thompson. He had an
older brother whose name escapes me. Jim lived on the
corner of Duportail and Rossell. Would that be one in the
same?
-Ralph Myrick (51)
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>>From: Anita Hughes Hogan (52)
Re: LouAnn Binns
I see LouAnn Binns name keep popping up. She was in
the Class of '52.
-Anita Hughes Hogan (52)
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>>From: Charlotte Carlson Terry (52)
To: Jerry Oakley (51)
Can't let the class of '51 take credit for our great
majorette, Lou Ann Binns - she is definitely one of the
GREAT class of 1952!! I was at the class reunion of 25
years in 1977, and she was there. Lived in the Richland
area. Going to make the 50 years reunion in 2002 and
hopefully she'll be there. Sorry, Jerry.
-Charlotte Carlson Terry (52) ~ Prescott, AZ (where we are
having 100 degree days - lots of air conditioning!!!!
Hoping for the monsoons today!
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>>From: Judie Hoff Buxton (54)
I hope this makes it's way to the Alumni Sandstorm
site and I have the right address. I'm new at this and
still learning, so please let me know, Maren or somebody,
what I should be doing. My daughter has been helping me,
but she goes home to Lake Tahoe tomorrow and I will be on
my own again.
Re: The wandering St. Bernard in Richland in the late 40s
and early 50s
I am sure it was mine and my family's dog. He was an
abandoned dog and we brought him Home and named him Max,
short for Maximum. He never got over wandering the town
and followed me and my brother to school and my Mother to
work at Korten's Music Store in uptown Richland.
My brother is Jim Hoff (57) and lives in Kirkland, WA.
I live in Mission Viejo, CA, and have for 30 years. It is
a very lovely place in southern CA in south Orange County
near Laguna Beach and San Juan Capistrano. I would very
much like to hear from other Bombers in the area and
possibly get together or talk or something.
Today is partly sunny, in the 70s and a very nice breeze.
Hope this is not too goofed up.
-Judie Hoff Buxton (54)
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{Judie, You did GREAT... -Maren]
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>>From: Joretta "Sue" Garrison Pritchett (58)
FOR YOUR CALENDARS
Bob Pritchett, RHS teacher/coach from 1955-1981, will
be 75 on July 9. There will be a SURPRISE (we hope) get-
together for all on that day, July 9. Stop by any time
between 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. We've reserved the Gazebo in
the park (the one behind the Fire Station). Just take the
little road adjacent to Sterling's Restaurant, and turn
left at the park--it's right there. CAKE AND COFFEE/PUNCH
All you wrestlers, golfing buddies, card playing
friends, former students and athletes--everyone is
invited. NO GIFTS, PLEASE!!
If you're unable to drop by but would like to send an
e-mail, we'll take copies of all to the park for his
SURPRISE. If you'd like to send a card, please send it to
daughter Nancy here in Richland (drop me a note if you'd
like her address).
Thanks to all!
-Joretta "Sue" Garrison Pritchett (58) ~ Richland
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>>From: Larry Mattingly (60)
Traveling about the NW the last few days has given me
a couple of reminders of why I can get a periodic small
touch of homesick for Richland. The incomparable sunsets,
and the desert in bloom. Not sure why I seem to notice the
wild flowers more this spring, but the sunsets are really
something. This natural pyrotechnic display is at it's
best in the lower Columbia Basin.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-Larry Mattingly (60)
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>>From: Mike Lewis (60)
To: Sharon McDermott Bruce (63) and all
John Ball was all Quonset huts, except for the hallway
which ran along the back and connected the huts. It was on
the east side of North Richland, and overlooked the
Columbia on C street.
I visited the site last summer and it is all grown
over with weeds. Across the street, however, are the new
industrial buildings.
We lived about six blocks south, in one of the few
houses; across the street were the trailers.
-Mike Lewis (60)
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>>From: David Douglas (62)
I know many people were tired of the children's songs
that we contributed for a while. But I want to thank
everyone who did. I collected them all in a Word document
and am taking them to China with me. Once in a while we
will take a break from English and literature, and sing
some songs...
As I was thinking of this, I remembered that when I
was younger we had an ancient book of Steven Foster songs.
I was wishing I had it. Then I began unpacking some books
that we shipped from Hawaii to Arizona and - lo and behold
- there it was! He wrote "Camptown Races" and "Oh,
Susanna" among many others. Am taking this with me as
well.
So - thanks, everybody who contributed!
-David Douglas (62) ~ Gilbert, AZ (where the corn is as
high as an elephant's thigh, I think)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk (62)
Re: Larry Coryell (61)
Where is Larry Coryell now?? I remember him from
growing up in Richland, as I graduated in '62. That is
neat that he was stated to be the "jazz guitarist".
Re: Florida Pasco Bulldogs - nearby Richland, FL
And the similarities with Florida. Who would have
believed it possible.
Just proves Bombers are everywhere.
-Helen Cross Kirk (62) ~ West Harrison, IN (where it's
sunny, but getting quite humid these days.
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>>From: Sharon McDermott Bruce (63)
To: Michael Figg (70)
Re: Larry Coryell (61)
I don't know his brother Jim but Larry and my brother
Larry had a band in Richland called the Royals, does
anyone remember them?? I always liked Larry and sure
wished my brother had cont. playing in a band with him..
that would have been awesome. My brother played drums,
Grant Ross played guitar and of course there were others
in the band.
-Sharon McDermott Bruce (63)
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>>From: Susie Shaver Caldwell (63)
Re: Reunions
I've read all about the R2K+1, and I didn't think I
had anything to add until last night. Our daughter had a
surprise party for our 35th anniversary, and there were
our oldest and dearest friends... I can only say that as
we get older, our friends get more dear... So to all you
youngins, hold on tight to those friends and have fun,
because you will love it later, and the pictures are
GREAT. (and embarrassing!!!). I shall not miss another
reunion, even tho I couldn't get motivated to go to R2K.
See ya next year!
Love,
-Susie Shaver Caldwell (63) ~ Olyville (where the sun was
out, the jet ski and boat started, and the grandkids
were fun... Life is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
Re: Classmates.com
Classmates.com score continues to favor Col-Hi (;-)
This site continues to be of great value for ALL of us
searching for friends and or Bombers from the past.
Please make sure you take the time to sign into it... no,
there is not a cost unless you want to use it.
Here is the current score:
3394 total alumni from RICHLAND/COLUMBIA High School
2490 total alumni from KENNEWICK High School
2204 total alumni from PASCO High School
-c ~ downtown Colfax, WA
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Donna "Dawn" O'Neal (66)
Date: Sun Jul 1 15:26:43 2001
Greetings - Class of 66
Nice touch to be able to find out if our classmates live
next door to us now and find old friends! Hope the reunion
is wonderful this year.... Have a great time!
-Donna "Dawn" O'Neal (66)
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>>From: Jim Anderson (72WB)
How about those dances at the community center type
building on GWWay in the late 60s, they had this overhead
projector with some kind of oil and water thing, and
they'd smoosh it around and we were supposed to feel like
we were tripping or something. Like any of us knew what
that was like!
I also remember going to see a band at the carnival-
thing they have during the hydro race week, at the park
along the water where the race is (sorry my local places
names aren't better.) There was this one band, they were
doing a cover of Lighter shade of pale, they thought they
were really cool, and so did we, except for there were
these huge flies buzzing around the musicians heads, and
they really didn't notice, but it ruined the whole "we're
so cool thing", and my bother and I were laughing so hard
we had to leave because people were staring at us. Ah,
those teen years.
-Jim Anderson (72WB)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: Benefit Check Up for Seniors
This link was on the news the other night,
http://www.benefitscheckup.com/, it helps seniors find out
if they are receiving benefits they are entitled to. (I'm
not sure, but, I think it also helps folks that are
disable, but not quite a Senior yet.
Below was taken from Benefits Checkup Website:
"The National Council on the Aging created Benefits
CheckUp to help older adults to quickly identify programs
that may improve the quality of their lives. Family and
friends can also obtain facts about benefits that their
loved ones may qualify for. Chances are, you will be
surprised to learn what benefits are available to you,
regardless of your income."
Anyway, I thought I'd pass it on.
Want to wish you all a SAFE and Happy 4th of July.
-Kim Edgar Leeming (79) ~ Sunny forecast in Poulsbo, WA
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>>From: Jenny Smart Page (87)
Re: Herald Editorial
In my opinion, it doesn't really matter whether we,
the Bombers, are named after the "plane" or the "bomb". It
is a mascot worth defending either way, political
correctness be damned! I, for one, plan on writing the
school board and RHS administrators voicing my support of
keeping the shell on campus. As for the "no weapons"
policy of the district --- oh, please, when will someone
use a little common sense and see that this "weapon" is no
longer a weapon, just an empty vessel? If we down play
(forget) who we are, and why we are/were here, then we
will be destined to relive the horrors of that era. I say
use the shell as a "learning tool", to TEACH the kids at
RHS today what war is about, and how being strong
militarily will keep us from having to use such devices in
the future.
Speak up now, fellow alum, lest we start losing ground
right here on our own home turf.
Forever Proud of the Cloud!
-Jenny Smart Page (87) ~ West Richland, WA (where I'm
expecting a delivery of another 40 pounds of cherries
today from the in-laws in Whitstran - best cherries
in years, and I'm willing to share)
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[I still haven't seen the Herald editorial. Will someone
scan it and send it to me so I can put it on the website?.
That way we can ALL read it. -Maren]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/04/01 ~ HAPPY 4th of JULY
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19 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Dick McCoy (45/46), Jerry Oakley (51),
Marian Howser (51), Hugh Hinson (52),
Mike Clowes (54), Wynell Williams (55),
Judy Rollison (58), Betty Noble (63),
Donna Bowers (63), Emajean Stone (63),
Fred Schafer (63) and Ann Engel (63),
David Rivers (65), Joanne Sittig (65),
Dan Henry (68), Mary Jane Smith (70),
Diane Hartley (72), Dave McAdie (79),
Kim Edgar (79)
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Editorial mentioned in recent Alumni Sandstorms
Sent by two Bombers:
Shirley Collings Haskins (66) and Lori Killand Whelan (72)
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Mascot/BvB/2001-07-01-TCHeditorial.jpg
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>>From: Dick McCoy (45/46)
To: Gordy Weir (47)
Glad to see you aboard the Sandstorm, now someone my
age can play.
I've known Gordo since we arrived in Richland in 1943.
We went to Richland Hi, Col Hi, EWU, and UW all at the
same time. Kindred souls. Gordy and Lou had their 50th
wedding anniversary Jun 30... Being best man I went down
to hot hot Sacramento to join them in their celebration. I
met Gordy's nephew, Roger Fishback (62) at the bash.
Bombers everywhere one turns... it seems I am now back on
Camano Island, WA, 80 in the day, cool, cool at nite.
Paradise.
To: Nadine (whippersnapper) Heusser (60)
Club 40 is an alumni assoc of old Bombers. You must be
out of school 40 years. Due to your advanced age, you are
eligible. Just email Lola Yale and she will send you the necessary
sign-up stuff. Sept. 8 to 10, 2001. RichlandClub40.org
The tone of your message implies that I am a Beaver of
the OSU variety. Not so... I am a Richland Beaver from the
dark ages before Bombers, and also a UW Husky.
Bronc/Beaver/Bomber 4th of July Cheers,
-Dick McCoy (45/46)
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>>From: Jerry Oakley (51)
To: Ralph Myrick (51)
I think we have the same person in mind, at least I
hope so. I THINK he had an older brother and I THINK you
have the address right, however I don't recall their house
being on a corner. Was that address in the "new" area
north of Van Giesen? The Jim I knew was a medium height,
very thin fellow. He drove his parents beautiful 1947 blue
Buick convertible to school. Doreen tells me that a Jim
Thompson appears on classmates.com so I will explore that.
By the way, Jim married a Kennewick girl whose name
had an Irish flavor. Also, he, at one time, lived in Las
Vegas and that is where I lost track of him in the early
'60s.
-Jerry Oakley (51)
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>>From: Marian Howser (51)
My mother and Father and my two brothers and I moved
to Richland in 1943 also. We also stayed in Kennewick for
a while before we could actually move in to a prefab... a
three bedroom one. I attended Marcus Whitman grade school
and also attended the north west united Protestant church
that originally met in the same grade school that we
attended, until the church was built. It still is located
in the same place on Sacramento Blvd., but the buildings
are not the same. I remember having to walk home from
school backwards and let the sand that was blowing fast
hit the backs of my legs and not my face. I didn't have
far to go. It was hard to keep the sand out of the
prefabs.
I remember the snow storm we would have in January and
soon afterward the sand would cover it and it looked
dirty. It was dirty. Our household belongings came to us
on a train... My Mother could not get the 9' high desk
into the house that had approximately 6 1/2 foot high
ceilings. While I was at school, she used a saw and made
three separate pieces out of the desk, the top of the desk
fell apart because the boards had grooves that held them
together. I still have the desk and the bottom of it has
been attached to the middle part so it now can be moved as
one piece. I did it, with pieces of fencing, picket
fencing. That was all I had, so it worked. The desk was
originally built with square nails. someone said that they
thought it was a Governor Winthrop desk because of its
plain style... It is made with Black walnut wood.
One of my brothers still lives and works in
Richland... He used to live on Alice Street but he lives
in West Richland now. That is Wilbur (57).
My other brother was killed in a car wreck involving
only himself when he was 22. His name was George Thomas
Howser, III... he was in the Air Force. He graduated in
1953, I believe. He was two years younger than I was.
-Marian Howser (51)
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>>From: Hugh Hinson (52)
To: Judie Hoff Buxton (54)
Judie,
You did great. I am planning on making the 50 for the
class of 52, next year. Brother Dave is MC ing the class
of '51 ceremonies this September. That is their 50th.
Where does time go? All is well with my Dorothy and
myself and I hope all is well with you two. Keep in touch.
Bomber cheers to all
-Hugh Hinson (52)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
First of all, I would like to thank Maren for sending
me a picture of "The New Bomb." I like it, and coupled
with the mural it should tell people who we are.
R2K99352.tripod.com/2001/NewBomb-Pierard59.jpg
In other news, even my copy of the '52 Columbian lists
Lou Ann Binns as a member of the class of '52.
To: Judie Hoff Buxton (54)
It's always great to see someone else from The Class
join in. Welcome aboard.
To: Gary Behymer (64)
Classmates.com is not only a place to keep in touch
with fellow alums, but for those of us who started in a
different school system, it helps get in touch with other
friends.
To: Jim Anderson (72WB)
You sure it wasn't an over-sized Lava Lamp?
And, finally, a check of the TCH's web page a few
moments ago shows that they have not up-dated their
editorial page. Sometimes one wishes the "media" would
leave well enough alone.
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54) ~ beautiful downtown
Albany, OR, where again it promises to be a muggy 90
over the 4th.
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Here's that editorial:
alumnisandstorm.com/Mascot/BvB/2001-07-01-TCHeditorial.jpg
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>>From: Wynell Williams Fishburne (55)
To: Judie Hoff Buxton (54)
Hi Judie:
After all these years we find out who "Max" the
wandering St. Bernard belonged to. After going through my
Mom's pictures not long ago I found a picture of him with
my little brother!
I live in the High Desert, Victorville and have lived
in Southern California for 40 years -- in Yorba Linda
before here. My son lives in Leucadia and I'm down there
often so I'm familiar with the Mission Viejo area.
Thanks for clearing up who the St. Bernard belonged
to. We had such fun with him.
-Wynell Williams Fishburne (55)
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>>From: Judy Rollison Anderson (58)
Re: North Richland Trailer Park
All this talk about the North Richland trailer park
has sparked many memories for me.
My sister, Glenda "Jane" Rollison Hightower (52) and I
came to North Richland in 1944 with my Dad and Mother. Dad
worked for a construction company building the Hanford
facilities. He was a pipefitter. We lived in a tiny
trailer for what seemed like a long time to me. Then we
moved into a two bedroom prefab on Perkins in Richland and
it was like a mansion after that trailer. I remember my
sister used to roller skate on the linoleum in the house
when I was little. So noisy.
One night a week Dad would take the family out to the
North Richland cafeteria for dinner, it was a big treat
for us. I was 4 at the time with very blonde hair; my
sister was 10 with very red hair. Even I have to admit we
were adorable kids. All the single men who lived in North
Richland and were missing their families would come over
to our table and make a big fuss over us two girls. They
would bring their desserts to share with us.
That story always brought a smile to my Dad's face. He
was so proud of his two girls. He owned the West Richland
Tree Farm until his death in 1995. My son, Mark Rollison,
now lives on the property.
-Judy Rollison Anderson (58) ~ Encinitas, CA (where it is
warm and muggy right now. Usually it's perfect weather.
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>>From: Betty Noble (63)
To: Diane Hartley (72)
"Hartley" as I fondly call you and remember you so
well when you were, and still are, the "wild and crazy"
friend of my sister Lynn's... I too have regrets of not
getting to a reunion, other than my 10th. I keep hearing
so much about them and hear how much we are missed when we
don't go. I will be at the next one, I promise.
To: Larry Mattingly (60)
I am sooo homesick for the sunsets in the Tri-Cities.
At one time I lived east of the Kennewick air strip and
had a beautiful view of every evening in the west. We now
live in the forest and I don't get to see sunsets or
sunrises unless I travel a little higher up the mountain.
Nearby is the tallest peak in the coastal range, Mary's
Peak. I have been told on a clear day you can see the
ocean from Mary's Peak. I've not experienced that yet and
look forward to that sunset. It may equal your blooming
skys!
To: Susie Shaver Caldwell (63)
Happy 35th Anniversary!
Re: North Richland
If I remember this correctly I was out there one time
with brother Dan's fiancé looking for the huge tumble
weeds. We got stopped by an MP and I believe it was more
for him to flirt with Sharon than anything else -- she was
a gorgeous girl.
-Betty Noble (63) ~ in the forest where the sun dances
through the trees
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>>From: Donna Bowers Rice (Gold Medal Class of 63)
Dear Sandstorm:
Speaking of Coryells and coincidences. One of the
headliners at our town (St. Louis) jazz festival was none
other than Larry Coryell (61). He was with his two sons
who are now a family act. It would have made all you
Bombers proud, the sons are just as talented. Larry has
the distinction of being one of the leaders in the US in
developing jazz fusion for the guitar. Unfortunately,
Larry was missing his reunion for this gig, but it was fun
to see him just even for a moment.
Re: Dentists
One of the 1st dentists I interviewed for a position
right out of hygiene school was George Stephens, DDS (60).
At the time, I had no idea who he was so when he said
"We're Bombers," I had no idea what that had to do with
being in the dental field. I was racking my brain as to
what kind of response I would give and then it dawned on
me that he meant we were from Richland. What an amazing
coincidence. Out of all the dentists I could have found in
the Seattle area to go to work for, here was George, who
was the big brother of Larry (63). I spent 6 1/2 great
years working for him... he is a great guy and has just
about the best office in the Seattle area - he is in
Renton - for all you Bombers looking for a great dentist.
I have worked in many dental offices since then... his is
the standard of excellence I think of often. It pays to be
a Bomber.
My brother Cliff sends his best regards... he missed
the reunion due to pending surgery for a detached retina.
Thanks
-Donna Bowers Rice (Gold Medal Class of 63)
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>>From: Emajean Stone (63)
Re: Larry Coryell (61)
To: Helen Cross Kirk (62) & Sharon McDermott Bruce (63)
I had a chance to talk to Larry Coryell last summer at
the San Jose Jazz Festival. He appeared on Sunday night on
the main stage with a wonderful blues singer whose name I
cannot recall. He is living in New York City. He is still
playing and recording. I am hoping that he will be back
this year for the festival so we can have a longer chat.
-Emajean Stone (63) ~ San Jose, CA (where it is suppose to
be close to 100 today.
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>>From: Fred Schafer and Ann Engel Schafer (63)
Note from Maren:
The Schafers sent ALL of us an MSN greeting! The link
led me to a great card with some fireworks and at the
bottom it said:
"Have a safe and sane 4th
or a 5th on the 4th but don't drive
The Schafers 63"
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>>From: David Rivers (65)
Re: Fireworks
To: Larry Mattingly (60)
One of the hotels in Vegas did it's fireworks early
(Saturday) and they had sky in bloom kind that spelled
USA... not on the ground... in the air.... Jim Adair (66)
and I were wondering... how'd they do that?
-David Rivers (65)
P.S. Happy Fourth to all of you!!!!!!!
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>>From: Joanne Sittig Swanson (65)
To: Michael Figg (70)
Michael,
We lived across the street from the Coryells. My
younger sister, Susan, used to play with Jimmy. He was
quite a character and appeared every day in a different
costume. One day he would be a super hero; the next he
would appear as an Air Force officer. One day, after
hearing a knock, my Dad wryly announced, "Elvis is at the
door." Jimmy had come over with one of Larry's guitars
hanging around his neck. We really enjoyed him as a young
child.
Gloria was a friend of mine. She was gifted with a
vivid imagination, which made for a wonderful playmate. I
remember how saddened I was when she moved away. I
wouldn't be surprised if she turned out to be an author or
artist with her creative spirit.
I remember hearing Larry practicing his guitar... it
could be heard all over the neighborhood. Who would have
guessed that he would turn out to be such an accomplished
musician! He had a gentle spirit and I remember him being
very kind to his kid sister's friends.
Their mother was quite a gifted artist... I remember
she loved painting. Apparently her love of the arts
influenced her children dramatically. It doesn't surprise
me that you ran into Jim in an art gallery.
-Joanne Sittig Swanson (65)
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>>From: Dan Henry (68)
To: Jim Anderson (72WB)
I really don't know what drugs you were on but I never
saw any big flies and I don't remember much of the early
70s.
-Dan Henry (68)
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>>From: Mary Jane Smith Poynor (70)
To: Class of '70
Re: time to ante' up!
I don't chime in very often - however today is my day
and I'm doing it! I just clicked upon the Class of '70's
web page and saw that Dan Laybourn ('70 Webmaster Guru) is
asking for donations to keep the Class of '70's web page
operational. Our website is one of the best - believe me
I've looked them over, and I would hate to see it have to
end because of lack of support. If you can't afford the
full amount I'm sure Daniel would appreciate anything you
may be able to send. He's a great guy for doing this for
all of us and it's time for us to say thanks!
Ok, I'm off my soap box - hope everyone has a
beautiful and safe holiday!
Mary Jane Smith Poynor (70) ~ Anchorage, AK (where it's
finally raining and the threat of forest fires is
finally lower)
P.S. Do you realize that we can't really enjoy the
fireworks up here on the 4th because we have sooooo much
daylight! They're better appreciated when Mr. Mattingly
sets his off during the State Fair in late August!
-Mary Jane Smith Poynor (70)
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>>From: Diane Hartley (72)
To: Jim Anderson (72WB)
Yes, Jim, The community house dances were so great. I
don't know if we spent more time dancing or in the girls'
rest room fixing out hair and makeup.:-)
The Christ The King dances were really good, too. I
remember going to those dances and having to wait until
the last minute to get dressed so the skin tight Levis
would not get a wrinkle in them. HA!
To be so skinny again... wow not in this lifetime. To
this day when I hear "Whiter Shade of Pale" I think of the
dances and all the girls praying certain guys would ask
them to dance.
-Diane Hartley (72)
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>>From: Dave McAdie (79)
To: Jenny Smart Page (87)
Re: the "New" Bomb
That's a rather interesting stance for you to take,
being the vocal supporter of local school bonds that you
are... Sorry, I live in Kennewick, so I am not much help
on bond issues, but I agree with you regarding the
Bomb!!!!!!
I'll take some cherries, have Jon set them in my
office - Friday though ;)
Bombers everywhere - Have a safe and fun 4th of July.
-Dave McAdie (79) ~ Kennewick, WA - 100 degrees HOT, Love It!!!!!
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: Weapon Policy & New Bomb
I haven't seen the article yet, however, I agree with
Jenny Smart Page (87), let's use some common sense. We
have an opportunity to use this empty shell case as a
learning tool... Keyword being "EMPTY". It's not a weapon,
it's an artifact!
Before you know it, someone down the road in the
future won't like the painting on the wall of the plane as
well as our name: "Bombers" saying that it represents;
death and destruction and determines it's politically
incorrect. The name will be changed back to the Beavers,
and the next thing you know, there will be a mural of a
"Beaver" on the wall of the gym.
It could happen, just look at Chief Joseph Jr. High.
Their mascot was changed from "Warriors" to "Eagles".
Bombers (Plane or Bomb) will live on forever!
-Kim Edgar Leeming (79) ~ Poulsbo, WA
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Funeral notice scanned from July 3, 2001
TCHerald by Shirley Collings Haskins (66) ~ Richland
~ Ellen McDonald Strode ~ Class of 1962 ~
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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14 Bombers sent steff:
Richard Roberts (49) and Carol Tyner (52), Betty Bell (51)
Ralph Myrick (51), Anita Hughes (52), Marvin McDonald (60)
Audrey Eberhardt (61WB), Marilyn Stewart (62), Betty Noble (63)
Roy Ballard (63), Dennis Strege (71), Lynn Noble (72)
Diane Hartley (72), Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: Richard Roberts (49) and Carol Tyner Roberts (52)
To: Charlotte Carlson Terry (52)
Last March we made a visit to Prescott... met
Marilyn "Bugsy" Griffin (50) and had lunch at the
Prescott Brewery. Marilyn looks good and had many
funny stories to tell us. If we had known, we would
have given you an invite.
-Richard Roberts (49) and Carol Tyner Roberts (52)
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton (51)
To: Judie Hoff Buxton (54)
Judie,
I worked at Korten's with your mother, probably
from mid-1952 until fall of 1954, after I married Bill
Norton in January 1954. I have thought of her often,
along with Noel Loman. Do I dare ask how she is?
Please give her my regards, if it is possible.
-Betty Bell Norton (51) ~ about 102 here in Richland today.
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>>From: Ralph Myrick (51)
To: Jerry Oakley (51)
Jerry,
Jim lived on the corner two houses from me. It was
near the water tank that used to stand on the hill. I
always knew where I was because I always looked toward
that tank. Duportail ran into Thayer Dr. near the
Masonic Temple. The first street was Roberts, then
Rossell. I know they left but can't remember where.
Jim, his brother and I liked to hunt. We would
always walk down to the Yakima and hunt ducks. I took
my dad's 30-30 and they both had 12-guage shotguns. I
don't know if you remember the slues that were behind
Sunset gardens or not, but we went there to hunt and
fish for carp. We had a sack of dough balls, string,
and hooks. We saw an old duck on the water and one of
the Thompsons shot it. We wrapped it in a brown
sweater and placed it in some brown grass just in case
anyone showed up. It wasn't open to hunt. We just got
set to throw in our lines when lo and behold Kershaw,
the game warden, showed up with his son. Standing near
the duck, and not seeing it, he asked to see our
licenses. We didn't know anything about licenses so he
hauled us in and took us to the old brick police
station on GWWay. They let us sit for some time and
then took us home. On the way, I could only think
about the trouble I was in and, remember, if kids got
into trouble the parents were fired from their jobs.
Man, I was worried sick. He let us out at our house
and all I could remember was I told Kershaw to take my
gun but please not fire my dad and when I got out of
the car I ran up to the door and was yelling, "the
goddamn game warden caught me." He laughed and let us
go. All he told my dad was that we needed licenses and
we had to hunt with a person over 21 who also had a
license. Crazy kids!!
-Ralph Myrick (51)
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>>From: Anita Hughes Hogan (52)
Re: New Bomb
Maren,
Thank you for doing such a great job, and for
including the picture of the bomb. I have read so much
about it in the past few days, and have been wondering
what it looks like.
Re: Hanford Construction site
To: Jerry Oakley (51)
My Dad went to work on the construction site in
1947. He brought us to Richland from western
Washington for a few days to see it. We ate in one of
those "mess halls." It was really something, and I had
no idea there were so many people there at that time.
The website about it is incredible.
Thanks,
-Anita Hughes Hogan (52) - where it is still high and
dry and hot near Mt. Shasta
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Hanford Construction Camp Stats
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>>From: Marvin McDonald (60)
Just wanted to let the group know that the TNT
(Tacoma News Tribune) had a real good write-up and
article on the front page about Larry Mattingly (60)
and his fireworks company. Good pictures and the
article was good size taking up about a 1/4th of the
front page and 1/2 of the back page. Larry's company
is firing the show over Commencement Bay here in
Tacoma at the Freedom Fair. The show that Larry and
his partner, Ken Julian, put on last year was voted
the 8th best in the world by the Web site of the
Discovery Channel. The Discovery Channel Web site has
reporters all over the world and to be placed 8th is
quite a distinguishing honor when you consider all of
the large cities and fireworks companies in the world.
GREAT WORK, LARRY!
I only wish I had the equipment to record tonight's
display on tape. I will try to get some digital
pictures and maybe some 35mm to share with you all but
the lack of the music that Larry choreographs with the
show makes them pale by comparison.
-Marvin McDonald (60)
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>>From: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews (61WB)
Re: 4th of July
I have attached something I think is wonderful. I
thought you might be able to use at least part of it
in the Sandstorm. I understand you may not be able to
use it or you may have to delete part of it, but I
think you will agree it is something special.
[[URL doesn't work]
Keep up the good work.
-Audrey Eberhardt Mathews (61WB) ~ Central Georgia
hot, humid with afternoon thunderstorms
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>>From: Marilyn Stewart Stephenson (62)
My brother, Lionel Stewart (52), passed away June
30. We laid him to rest yesterday (7/3/01) here in
Richland as he wanted to come home. He was a
wonderfully kind, sweet and funny man. He leaves his
wife, Shirley Moorman Stewart (54), 5 children, 12
grandchildren, our Mom, me and our sis, Linda Stewart
Nicholson (57).
We will all miss him very much.
-Marilyn Stewart Stephenson (62)
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>>From: Betty Noble Giedd (63)
Oops! I've been corrected. When my husband told me
Mary's Peak was the highest peak in the coastal range
he meant around our area. It's also a popular place to
view the valley fireworks. We are having a wonderful
July 4th with my son and grandchildren.
To: Larry Mattingly (60)
The sky was in bloom tonight and filled us with
happiness!
-Betty Noble Giedd (63)
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>>From: Roy Ballard (63)
Re: The Bomb
Maren,
I don't have the ability to scan the editorial
from sundays paper, but Keith Maupin (47) has written
a 8,000 word paper that got the editorial written
sunday. Keith started high school in 1945 at Columbia
High and gives the complete story of the bomb or the
plane is the correct mascot. I have a copy that he
gave me last friday and the bomb is the correct one.
The whole story is not being told at the high school.
By the way, the correct mascot is now installed at the
high school.
Thanks to many supporters.
Thanks
-Roy Ballard (63)
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>>From: Dennis Strege (71)
Re: '71 Reunion Link
Maren,
I have finally upgrade the Class of 71 reunion
link at:
http://members.aol.com/rhsbombers71/71Reunion.htm
Could you please had our link with the others.
Thanks,
-Dennis Strege (71)
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>>From: Lynn Noble Paden (72)
To: Diane Hartley (72)
To: Jim Anderson (72WB)
Ah yes! Community House dances, CKS dances, tight
jeans and hairdos. I remember those great remnants of
our past when I hear certain songs, too. One of my
all-time favs has to be "Birthday" by the Beatles. It
didn't matter where we were, when that song played we
didn't care if the boys asked us to dance or not.
There was just no stopping our "happy feet" and we
boogied with or without a guy! I have to admit that my
feet still get happy when I hear that song today...
(picture that image, Hartley!) And Jim, how about
those rugby keggers at OSU? You managed to attend a
couple of those with "old thunder thighs". As I
recall, we never did need music to make our feet
happy...
-Lynn Noble Paden (72)
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>>From: Diane Hartley (72)
To: Betty Noble (63)
Yes, Babe - as I remember calling you - I am still
crazy - a bit older so not as wild. I hear from
Lynn... she sends me lots of jokes. She also sent
pictures of her grandchildren which I still have a
hard time dealing with as we are MUCHHHHHHH too
young to be grandparents.
I will try to loose the pounds and go to my next
reunion too, if I went now people would not know
me...how sad is that? Oh well - still the same inside
I guess. :-)
-Diane Hartley (72)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
Re: Bomb Editorial
Must have been a slow news day at the old Herald.
No weapons policy? - give me a break!
-Mike Davis (74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/06/01
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13 Bombers, 1 Bomber Mom and 3 funeral notices today:
Anita Hughes (52), Judie Hoff (54),
Marla Lowman (55), Myrna Branum (57WB),
Ann Engel (63) and Fred Schafer (63),
Dennis McGrath (63WB), Carol Converse (64),
Ray Stein (64), Barb Crawford (67),
Debbie Bennett (72), Mike Davis (74),
Kim Edgar (79), BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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>>From: Anita Hughes Hogan (52)
Re: Great Website
To: Audrey Eberhardt Matthews (61WB)
Thank you for the beautiful 4th of July website. I
sent it on to many friends.
Re: Korten's music store
To those of you who remember the days when we could
get our favorite records and take them into booths and
listen to them before buying them! Wasn't that just
great!!
-Anita Hughes Hogan (52)
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>>From: Judie Hoff Buxton (54)
To: Betty Bell Norton (51) & the rest of you who
replied to my first Sandstorm contribution.
Thank you all so very much... what a pleasure to
hear from so many dear old Bomber pals... it has been so
long for most of us. I will try to answer each of you,
personally, before I leave for the Northwest on July
11th. I will be gone until the end of July and plan to
have great fun visiting friends and relatives in
Washington and Idaho.
Re: My Mother, Eleanor Hoff, who worked at Korten's
Music Store
Thank you for asking about her, Betty Bell (51), but
I'm sorry to report she passed away in June of 1989
after a long illness. She was at home (Kirkland, WA)
until, almost the very end of her life. She was a
wonderful, dear lady and we shall always be less without
her... she leaves us many beautiful memories.
Re: My father, Roy Hoff
He is 91 years old & resides at Evergreen Vista
Nursing Home in Kirkland, WA and seems to be quite
content and happy there. Think of it! Thanks again,
Larry, Wanda, Hugh, Pat, Carol, Carol, AKA, Bill,
Kenitzers, etc. etc., You know who you are, I will be in
touch.
One last note: Marilyn Richey (53) has been very
seriously ill lately and Roberta Geldner (54) is having
hip replacement surgery next week - July 9th - I'm sure
they would appreciate our good thoughts and prayers.
We just had a big cloudburst and a big rain over
southern CA, in Mission Viejo. Now it is warm, humid and
cloudy.
Happy day after the 4th,
-Judie Hoff Buxton (54)
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>>From: Marla Lowman Kenitzer (55)
To: Betty Bell Norton (51)
Hi Betty,
I have a lot of fond memories of Korten's Music
Store. My Mom was Noel Lowman and I remember Mrs. Hoff -
also Mrs. Witherup. I wonder where her son, Bill, is -
anyone know? He was a really nice guy and my Mom thought
a lot of him.
Korten's was quite a hang out for the musically
inclined and for those of us who just wanted to listen
to the latest... can you believe 45s?. My grandkids
don't even know what a 45 is - I wonder if they sell
"records" anymore - times sure have changed.
It's an overcast day - unusual for my neck-o-the
woods, but will probably get up to 100 later on - West
Point, CA - the eastern slope of the Sierras, not far
from beautiful Lake Tahoe.
-Marla Lowman Kenitzer (55)
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>>From: Myrna Branum Willard (57WB)
To: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews (61WB)
Thank you, Audrey, for sharing the beautiful "4th of
July" sight. That was spectacular and I was thrilled to
have something like that to send on to others.
-Myrna Branum Willard (57WB) ~ Dundee, OR (where it's a
beautiful 75 degrees and the grapes are the size of
pin heads.
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>>From: Ann Engel Schafer (63) and Fred Schafer (63)
We hope everyone had a great 4th.. we did. If you
get a chance, come to Vancouver USA for their 4th of
July Fireworks... they claim that they are the biggest
and best west of the Mississippi and I believe them...
they are awesome... The Schafers 63
-Ann Engel Schafer (63) and Fred Schafer (63)
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>>From: Dennis McGrath (63WB)
To: Roy Ballard (63)
Re: "The Bomb"
Kudos and accolades for your entry in yesterday's
Alumni Sandstorm. As a willing participant in the recent
installation of the "bomb" at Richland High School, my
thanks go out to you and to all of the members of our
armed forces, past and present, particularly those who
have made the "ultimate sacrifice" that we could live in
a "free" country.
I for one, am incensed and appalled at the recent
history revisionist commentary printed in the tri city
herald referencing the installation of the "bomb" at
RHS.
My father, Col. McGrath, Pearl Harbor survivor, one
time C.O. At Camp Hanford, and high school educator,
would indeed roll over in his grave if he was aware of
the omnipresent movement to revise "our" history! To
reiterate, "had there not been a Pearl Harbor, there
would not have been a Hiroshima or Nagasaki". History
does indeed have an uncanny way of repeating itself. A
strong military and educating our youth are essential to
preserving democracy as we now it. "The bomb", without
doubt, saved countless thousands if not millions of
lives, both American and Japanese. It also brought the
war to a swift and unnegotiated end.
Thanks, Roy, for your dedication.
-Dennis McGrath (63WB)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (64)
I really enjoyed the insert that Audrey Eberhardt
Mathews (61WB) sent in. I've forwarded it off to many of
my family and friends.
I hope everybody had a safe and sane 4th of July
yesterday. We had trouble seeing the fireworks through
the thick fog. Guess that happens more than it doesn't
around this area.
-Carol Converse Maurer (64) ~ Eureka, CA - where it's
foggy and cool. What's new around here, eh? I'm
starting to envy the people who live in the heat!! :):)
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>>From: Ray Stein (64)
Re: Beavers - Atoms - Bombers
I have completed my research and it shows
conclusively that the name change from Beavers to
Bombers was instigated by the cheerleaders! They grew
weary of wearing those large flat tails, slapping them
on the gym floor whenever the team needed a boost. The
difficult sit-down motion required to slap out a cheer
like '2 bits' was a real killer. Then there was that
annoying cheer where the entire student body showed
their teeth and rapidly clicked them together in unison.
The only thing that seemed to work was when one side of
the gym hollered LEAVE IT TO! LEAVE IT TO! and the other
side answered THE BEAVERS! THE BEAVERS! The singular
noun form of that cheer later appeared on TV, but
honestly, I doubt that it inspired anyone in the
athletic arena. The final straw was when the Senior Boys
began using the name Beaver in completely inappropriate
ways!
As soon as I can send my research with all
references to Maren, I think you will all agree that we
owe those Beaver cheerleaders big time!
With Bomber Pride Inside,
-Ray Stein (64)
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>>From: Barb Crawford Marsh (67)
Thank you, Audrey Eberhardt Matthews (61WB), for the
wonderful site address. I've sent it to all my grandchildren and
quite a number of friends:) Great to see (and experience) things
like this! To any of you who didn't check it out, now is the time!
Blessings.....
-Barb Crawford Marsh (67)
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>>From: Debbie Bennett Bayoff (72)
Re: Mosquito trucks
How many of you remember chasing the "Mosquito
Trucks"? I can' t help but wonder what health problems
occurred from inhaling the noxious gas. At that time, we
never really cared. At 47, I think about it.
Re: American Flags
I live in a very "earthy", health conscious part of
British Columbia (Slocan Park... by Nelson). If you
wonder what happened to all the '60's hippies... they
live here now. Lots of "Soy" products... and
vegetarians... and "Ex-Americans" from the Vietnam era.
It was sad yesterday "July 4th", living in Canada... and
not seeing a single American flag. No one in our area
wants to acknowledge being American. I do.
Most Canadians are very polite and not flamboyant
at all. Needless to say... I don't fit in well... Me and
my American Flag blazing.... Happy 4th everyone.
To: Vicki Owens (72)
Did you see a lot of American flags? Just wondering.
Also, does anyone from Jefferson Elementary remember the
party at Mike Dalen's home? Roxanne Snyder (71) and two
other girls got up and sang "Downtown"... It was really
great. What ever happened to Roxanne Snyder?
-Debbie Bennett Bayoff (72)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
My heartfelt sympathy to Bill and the Neill boys.
Your wife/mother was one of a kind - hard as nails, but
with a huge heart of gold. I have very fond memories of
Madlyn. I'll miss her.
-Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: Not having an same appreciation for the Bomb
I wore my R2K sweatshirt to the Doctor's office last
year. He asked me what a mushroom cloud was doing on my
sweatshirt. I explained it was our high school mascot.
He was shocked, gave me strange look and said, "And
you're proud of that?", I said "Yes!" with a smile and
explained the history to him. He commented that he's
surprised it hasn't changed, since it's obviously not
politically correct. I told him there's usually
controversy every few years, but it hasn't changed yet.
Considering the source, his occupation and the fact
he didn't grow up in Richland, I suppose I could
understand his point of few. However, that doesn't mean
I have to agree with it.
-Kim Edgar Leeming (79) ~ Poulsbo, WA
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
Re: Madlyn Neill ~ Bomber Mom of Rick, Phil, Steve and Mike
What a grand lady we have lost. She was really a fine
lady and one of the Bombers biggest fans. My heart goes
out to her family. She raised a fine one.
-BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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Funeral notices were scanned from the Tri City Herald
by Shirley Collings Haskins (66) ~ Richland
~ Irene Luelloff Towne ~ Class of 1937 ~
~ Eleanor Boyd Rockwood Kosorok ~ Class of 1956 ~
~ Chuck "Woody" Conrad Jr. ~ Class of 1958 ~
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes (54), John Northover (59),
Larry Mattingly (60), Audrey Eberhardt (61WB),
Helen Cross (62), Shirley Sherwood (62),
Fred Schafer (63), Brad Wear (71),
Vicki Owens (72)
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NOTES: Yesterday's Sandstorm had Barb Crawford
listed as class of '67 -- she's class of '55!!
Sorry about that, Barb!!!
GEEZ! I had yesterday's subject as 07/05/01
instead of 07/06/01!!! SHEESH!! -Maren
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
Re: Korten's
Ah, the hours and money I spent in that place. The
booths were, perhaps, the best part. I just wonder how
many 45's and 78's got worn out from just "sampling".
For those of the younger set, back in the dim, dark
past there were such things as phonograph or gramophone
records. Before my time the music or speech was recorded
on wax cylinders, but you could only get one or two
minutes of what ever. Then someone invented the flat
disk, and for what ever reason a speed of 78 rpm was
selected. The records were about 10" in diameter, and
had a play time of between 3 and 4 minutes; just long
enough for 32 bars of music (so they say).
Later (after the war) both RCA and Columbia got in a
big battle over record speed. Columbia got off first
with their 33-1/3 disks in either 10" or 12" sizes. On
the 12" disk they could get at least 30 minutes of music
to a side, a real boon to lovers of classical music. RCA
countered with the 45 rpm. The saving grace of the 45
was that it was lighter and took up less space than a
78. Later RCA was able to extend the play time of the 45
to about 6 to 8 minutes.
But, I digress. My collection got started under the
watchful eye of Mrs. Lowman. She even allowed me to by
some 33s on lay away. I still have them, complete with
record of payment on the back of the jacket.
Now you know where my money went, records, movies,
Spudnuts, and not necessarily in that order.
Bomber Cheers to all
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54) ~ Albany, OR (south
of Dundee) where it is still warm and dry.
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>>From: John Northover (59)
Do with out a bomb shell??? .And what Richland stands
for??? The Bomb is a symbol ... a symbol, an image that
represents some real [or imaginary] thing or a
convenient concept that is recognized as the real thing.
It is much easier to carry around a symbol. Symbols are
easier to understand. They are tied to images in our
mind. The bomb is a symbol that represents POWER!!
We humans understand power. In order to survive in
this world we need POWER. We need the ability to be free
from other influence(s) that would deter us from seeking
our own view and choice of life in this world. We want
to do what we want to do ... We want freedom. We want
peace. We have the strength to impose DEATH and
DESTRUCTION on anyone, anywhere in the world. As do
others on us. It is a choice. We chose freedom; we are
still working on peace. Others chose to enslave. Our
world is filled with opposites. Life - Death, Peace -
War, Freedom - Enslavement, The bomb - The Flower ... in
our present world unfortunately we need both. Someday
hopefully, we will not.
Having the power to chose to use the ultimate act:
DEATH and DESTRUCTION ... or use the threat of DEATH and
DESTRUCTION and have the ability to deliver that concept
to someone or some other entity will cause them to
listen. They will be hesitant in trying to bend us to
their ways.
We have canned 'DEATH and DESTRUCTION' ... That is
power in a can and that symbol is a bomb or a mushroom
cloud [I wonder if mushrooms like our choice of symbols
... I am sure someone will argue for mushroom rights
soon ... ] We had used it as a vehicle to end a world
war. I am not going to get into whether it was 'right'
or 'wrong' ... There has not been another world war
since. There have been 'police actions' one which is
still on going [Korea] and the other a great second
place finish in the Far East War Games [Viet Nam]...to
name a few.
We are moving toward a more peaceful world. We use
those symbols for the rest of the world to note. Those
symbols are so much more than 'death and destruction'.
They are symbols of a strong nation. They let the world
know that we mean business. They let the world know that
we have the resolve to go our way. Without them we would
be speaking ... what language???
Look on the other side of the coin... is that a
symbol of 'POWER' or 'DEATH AND DESTRUCTION' that you
see? No, when we look on the other side of the coin we
see PEACE and FREEDOM!!!!! It all depends upon whether
you see your martini glass, half full or half empty. It
depends upon whether or not there is one olive or two.
Just remember that the cost of freedom is death in a can ...
-John Northover (59) ... In Peace ... in San Diego ... At Peace
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>>From: Larry Mattingly (60)
To: David Rivers (65)
The "U S A" was likely 3 separate shells fired at
one time angled to burst near each other. These pattern
shells like hearts, rings, stars, happy faces, and so
on, are relatively expensive. They are hand-made with a
small shape charge inside to ignite and force the stars
out into a preset pattern. The stars are generally
larger then normal and are packed into the shell case in
a pattern. The stars are held in place with inert
material.
One problem is that there is no guarantee that the
shell burst will be oriented facing the audience. They
tumble in the sky and burst when the time fuse burns
down. Many of us in the industry have tried things like
tails similar to a kite tail, or a piece of rope, to
hold them in the proper orientation during flight, but
so far nothing has worked reliably. I fired 75 or so
pattern shells in the Tacoma display last night. All but
4-5 of them broke facing the audience. People say "how
do you do that?" I just grin and say "oh, we do it". It
is just pure luck. I have seen it go the other way too
many times.
Several weeks ago an alumni wrote of escorting a
bicycle run in Alaska. Sorry I don't remember your name,
but I was skimming my mail fast and didn't save it. Last
year they stopped overnight right at the state fair
grounds. We were like 3-400 feet away. We will be there
again this year from the 20th of August through the 3rd
of Sept. Look us up if you end up there at the same
time, and I will watch for the bicycles.
I have had a pyro from England and his new bride as
my house guests for several days over the 4th. They even
worked with me on the Tacoma barge on the 4th. They were
awestruck by the "Bomber net" (Alumni Sandstorm). They
just could not believe the depth of our common bond.
They were very complimentary about RHS Alumni and
especially Maren for her work in holding us together.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-Larry Mattingly (60) ~ From my office near Olympia, WA
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>>From: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews (61WB)
Thank you everyone for your kind comments about the
"4th of July" site. I wish I could say it was my idea,
but someone sent it to me and, being the daughter of a
WWII and Korean War veteran, I had to share it. I still
get chills and weepy when I see the flag and hear the
"Star Spangled Banner."
I get angry when I hear the "politically correct"
spouting about apologizing for the bomb... I have heard
no one suggest that Japan do the same for Pearl Harbor.
My thoughts don't change the bomb and don't
apologize for anything in war - there is too much people
don't know or understand.
Thanks for my time on my soap box... Have a good one.
-Audrey Eberhardt Mathews (61WB) ~ Hot, humid, 90-95
degrees with afternoon and evening thunderstorms in
Central Georgia
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk (62)
To: Debbie Bennett Bayoff (72)
Re: Mosquito Trucks
Yes, Debbie, I have often mentioned the health
hazards of chasing after those mosquito trucks as a
kid. I commented about what happened to the mosquitoes
to my brother, Roy, who worked in Kennewick government
until quite recently. At 57, I have to agree I wonder
about the health risks in chasing after those trucks
too.
Somehow mosquitoes seem to not be as prevalent as
when we were kids. I am due to come back to the Tri-
Cities for a quick visit around the first of August. I
will be going via South Dakota and Alaska, and I have
packed some good insect repellent. Hope I won't need to
use it, but I remember big mosquitoes in those places
during trips in the past.
-Helen Cross Kirk (62) ~ West Harrison, IN (where it is
wonderfully cooler and not humid for a few days anyway.)
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>>From: Shirley Sherwood Milani (62)
To: Marla Kenitzer (55)
Marla,
Do you remember me? We worked at LLNL together.
There was another Bomber in our midst there as well, and
I wish I could remember her name. She was a very pretty
young woman who worked in Finance. She helped me put a
Field Work Proposal together with the University of
Idaho.
I also remember Korten's Music Store, but for
another reason. One of the ladies that worked there knew
my mom and called her to let her know that her daughter
(me) was in listening to a song with questionable lyrics
(she should hear today's music). I'm wracking my brain
to remember the singer and the offending word. I think
it was Gene Vincent ("Be Bop a Lula") and the awful word
was dinghy. Help me out here someone! Anyway, it was
nice to see your name in the Alumni Sandstorm.
-Shirley Sherwood Milani (62)
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>>From: Fred Schafer (63)
To: Debbie Bennett Bayoff (72)
Yes, I remember the spray trucks... spent hours
chasing them... which may explain my SAT scores.
To: Ray Stein (64)
You made my day -- no month -- that's the funniest
thing I have read in a long time. THANKS...keep it up!
-Fred Schafer (63)
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>>From: Susie Shaver Caldwell (63)
To: Debbie Bennett Bayoff (72)
Yes, we can all remember the "wonderful" mosquito
jeeps
OOOOPPPs. But going north, we met up with a whole
community of Vietnam war recluses at Refuse Cove in
Desolation Sound. They set up a whole community, around
a dock, and it is absolutely beautiful. It is composed
of Profs and other intellects that fled the USA and set
up in this wonderful area. We pulled in in our 21 foot
boat, docked, made dinner on the dock, then went up to
the "dessert" place on the hill, where we met the
locals, and had a wonderful conversation about
literature, history, etc. The next morning we had to
wait for the "gas" person to get done with his other
duties before he could go to the pump. We returned to
Refuse Cove 2 more times in one week as it was so laid
back.
So... all you Bomber boaters, go there and
enjoy!!!!!!!!! It is in another world... We love the
Gulf Is! Luv, Susie
-Susie Shaver Caldwell (63)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
To: Debbie Bennett Bayoff: (72)
Re: Mosquito Trucks
Debbie,
Quite a few Bomber grads were employed at Benton
County Mosquito Control over the years. I'm proud to say
I was a "Bug Mugger" for several years. The stuff we
sprayed out of the fogger was diesel and flit, a light
harmless oil. It was sprayed onto a hot manifold and
smoked and a fan blew it out of the back. I'd bet you
couldn't do the fogging today with the current EPA
standards. Probably a good thing too.
Some of our illustrious alumni of BMC were: Rob
French (71), Mark Badgett (71), Dean Large (71), Mike
Walker (73), Paula Moberg (73). I know there were
several others from '68 and '70 but I can't recall their
names. It was a great job for a college student during
the summer and breaks. Driving 4 wheel drive trucks in
the mud all day, and swimming when you wanted. The only
down side was when you got stuck, it was an all day
affair getting out. Sometimes a two or three day affair,
depending on how deep you went.
A lot of good memories from there and Barker Ranch.
-Brad Wear (71)
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>>From: Vicki Owens (72)
To: Debbie Bennett Bayoff (72)
Do I see a lot of American flags? I expect to see at
least one today. This year we're celebrating the 4th on
the 7th. "We" are the American community in Uganda. As a
warden in the American community here, I was recently at
the embassy looking over the lists of citizens. We're
over a thousand strong in Uganda, a nation that is the
size of Oregon. For some crazy reason the Ugandan
government didn't give us the 4th off, so tomorrow
several hundred Americans will gather for a big down
home barbecue, presentation of colors, and the whole
nine yards. It's a day I really look forward to!
We have a new embassy in Kampala that opened earlier
this year. The old one was a enormous security risk.
Since Kenya, Tanzania and Ugandan comprise the "East
African Community", and since Osama bin Laden had also
targeted our embassy here on that summer day back in
1998 when bombs went off in the other two capitals, the
U.S. government made us a high priority for a new
embassy and it was constructed in record time. By the
way, the bomb for the Kampala embassy was twice as big
as the one that annihilated the Nairobi embassy, but
security operatives here caught it while it was still
under construction so we were saved the death and
destruction that Kenya and Tanzania suffered. The stars
and stripes fly over the new embassy each and every day,
and with a huge spotlight at night. It's a sight that
never fails to make me feel proud.
I think those of us who live abroad have a
heightened appreciation for the liberties we enjoy as
Americans. When you live in a country where law and
order are relative, where it's the money trucks that
have sirens and the ambulances get stuck in traffic
(aptly demonstrating life values), and where votes are
bought by a bar of soap, it makes the things we take for
granted feel verrrry valuable!
Last year at the alumni basketball game at R2K, we
sang The Star Spangled Banner. I know it's our custom to
do so, but I don't get that opportunity very often.
Lynn Noble Paden (72) looked over at me in time to see
the tears slipping down my cheeks. I didn't do that when
I lived in the States, but after 15 years of living in
Uganda I do it most every time I hear our national
anthem.
Scratch me and you'll see green and gold... cut me
deep and I'll bleed red, white and blue!
God bless America!
-Vicki Owens (72) ~ Kampala, Uganda on a belated
American Independence Day
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/08/01
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary Triem (47), Jerry Oakley (51),
Dore Tyler (53), Fred Suckow (55),
Sue Garrison (58), Pat Vaché (60),
Sandra Genoway (62), Linda McKnight (65),
Patricia de la Bretonne (65), Lynn Noble (72)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery (47)
Re: John Northover's (59) contribution of 7/6/01
I totally agree with your analysis of "the bomb", it
IS our Bomber history and no amount of rhetoric is going
to change it. Politically correct be d.m..d.
-Mary Triem Mowery (47) ~ Richland, WA and very proud
to be a '47 Bomber
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>>From: Jerry Oakley (51)
To: Ralph Myrick (51)
I found Jim Thompson, Ralph... thanks to you and
Doreen, and he has given me permission to to include his
email address JCTDMT@aol.com in the letter for any of
his friends to contact him. What is even better, he is
in Kennewick right now and will be for the weekend. They
are traveling in their motor home, but are at his son's
place. He tells me that they will return for the reunion
weekend in September. His wife (Dorothy Milligan
Thompson) will attend her 50th reunion in Kennewick.
Thanks again
-Jerry Oakley (51)
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>>From: Dore Tyler (53)
Re: THE BOMB and the bombs
Is John Northover (59) with Navy PIO?
I have recently seen a number of bumper stickers and
at least one license plate frame stating "There'd have
been no Hiroshima without Pearl Harbor" (When I see
Nagasaki instead of Hiroshima I'll know it's a Green and
Gold Bomber)
Regards,
-Dore Tyler (53)
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>>From: Fred Suckow (55)
Re: Stuff
Maren,
Keep up the good work. Just remember, don't sweat
the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff.
Barb Crawford was class of '55 if I recall. Of
course, my recall isn't what it used to be.
What has happened to the class of 55? Not much
verbiage as of late.
I worked at Korten's during my senior year with MS
Lowman and MS Withrup. I certainly remember the booths
for playing records. And I remember the audiophiles that
would not buy the record they had listened to because it
"was used." I also remember the X rated records by Redd
Foxx and others. All under the counter stuff.
I talked to my son tonight after he returned from
W2. He talked about the fireworks show there and I hope
that our Mattingly was involved.
I hope to hear more of the "55"ers in the next issue
of this wonderful dialog.
-Fred Suckow (55) ~ beautiful Murrieta, CA
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>>From: Joretta "Sue" Garrison Pritchett (58)
REMINDER:
BOB PRITCHETT's having his 75th birthday. He was RHS
teacher/coach from 1955-81. It's a SURPRISE in the park
on Monday, July 9, 3:00-7:00 p.m. Drop-in get-together
in Gazebo in the park (the one behind the Fire Station).
Just take the little road adjacent to Sterling's
Restaurant, and turn left at the park - it's right
there. Stop by any time. Former students and athletes,
wrestlers, golfers, card playing friends - everyone is
invited. CAKE and COFFEE/PUNCH.
Bob has never had a party before, and wouldn't
approve of this one if he knew about it. NO GIFTS
PLEASE.
Thanks to those of you who have already sent e-mails
and cards. He'll be pleased that you've remembered him.
-Joretta "Sue" Garrison Pritchett (58)
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>>From: Pat Vaché (60)
Re: Happiness is the sky in bloom, and know how they do it
To: Larry Mattingly (60)
I really enjoyed you response to David Rivers (65).
This year on the 4th I had the enjoyment of watching the
Woodinville fireworks show with, among others, my 5 year
old grandson. The only problem is that he is at that
stage where he simply has to know "why", or this case
"how." I spent a significant part of the show trying to
answer his questions as to how the fireworks people were
able to make the fireworks do those great blooms in the
sky. Of course, I could see his dad sitting next to me
smiling and knowing that no way was I ever going to be
able to satisfy Conor's curiosity, and that the
questions would just keep coming. He was correct. The
question did keep coming, and I did not have the answers
or anything close that would satisfy a curious mind.
Now, at least, I can tell them that I know someone
who does know the answers and keep up the myth that
grandparents know everything and everybody of
importance.
Pat Vaché (60)
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>>From: Sandra Genoway (62)
Re: Mosquito Sprayers
My dad worked for GE and Battelle NW as a marine
biologist, and he and my mom were avid gardeners. During
the 50s, he told us that the "spray fog" coming out the
back of the mosquito sprayers included DDT. Every time
we saw the "sprayer" jeep coming down Cottonwood, we had
to run home and shut all the windows in the house and
stay inside for awhile, until the spray dissipated
enough to where our parents felt it was safe for us to
go back outside (usually during warm summer nights).
I will NEVER forget the awful smell of that "spray
fog". From what is known today about things like DDT, I
would wager that it was probably not good for us to be
exposed to it.
-Sandra Genoway (62)
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>>From: Linda McKnight (65)
I read the Tri-City Herald editorial, and I fired
off my comments. I wanted to share part of the them with
all of you. The politically correct stuff is okay to a
degree, but to say that our Bomb is a weapon is
absolutely hogwash. Also, if the bomb is no longer the
mascot, and the mushroom cloud does not exist, is that
not changing history? Is that not about the same as
saying it never really happened? Is that not the same as
those saying the Holocaust did not happen? We are the
Bombers and the Bomb was and should remain our mascot.
It should have a resting place in the school along with
all the trophies.
We all know friends and acquaintances without class
reunions because their schools no longer exist. We
should fight fiercely for our roots to remain. I agree
with Jenny Smart Page (87) who states that the Bomb
should be used as a learning tool. It should be a symbol
of Peace.
To: Larry Mattingly (60)
After seeing the fireworks on the 4th at the
Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, I really missed
your wonderful display from our R2K. Let's just say the
tall wide bodies standing in front of us, kept us from
seeing all the display. I realize it couldn't go very
high because of all the boats in the river, but it was a
disappointment to me. When will you be in this area
doing a show? The blues were awesome, though..
I had a wonderful time seeing all who attended our
reunion. Hope we can all get together next year.
Green and Gold and Bombers Forever.
-Linda McKnight (65) ~ On Mt. Scott in Portland babysitting
my grandkids and the weather is absolutely stunning!!
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>>From: Patricia de la Bretonne (65)
We've had this discussion before. But yes, I
remember the DDT Jeep in the summer. We ran or rode our
bikes behind it, inhaling that great familiar fragrance-
----DDT! Mom didn't like us to do it but we did it
anyway. A summer ritual. I'm amazed to still be alive
and relatively healthy.
Bomber Cheers,
-Patricia de la Bretonne (65) in Seattle where we seem
to be having some summer.
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>>From: Lynn Noble Paden (72)
To: Vicki Owens (72)
Seeing those tears trickle down your cheeks at the
R2K offered me the perspective to see what I and
probably others in the U.S. take for granted on a daily
basis. Because we enjoy our freedoms and liberties as a
matter of "entitlement" rather than "privilege", we
sometimes forget that other countries aren't as
fortunate. This year, I found myself getting rather
choked-up when I heard our national anthem and "God
Bless America" (especially the Kate Smith version:)
during the Fourth of July celebrations. My 'pride to be
an American' resides on my shirt sleeve once again. And,
after getting back in touch with you after all these
years, Vicki, I remember why I've been so proud to be
your friend for these past 41 years!
The family history research I've been doing on our
family has also served as a reminder of why I should be
grateful to be in this grand country. I've confirmed
that two of my Noble line grandfathers were in the
Revolutionary War and am awaiting confirmation on
others. My brother, Larry (60), wrote a tribute to our
James Noble who was documented as taking down the
British flag after his company won a battle at Stoney
Point, NY. Reading these accounts that he researched is
humbling and personally connects my gratitude for my
grandfather's suffering and bravery. I urge anyone
reading this windy reply to do a little family history
research and I guarantee you will find it "soul
rewarding".
-Lynn Noble Paden (72)
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim Thompson (51), Sandra Atwater (51),
Dorothy Cameron (55), Lequita Branum (55),
Wynell Williams (55), Max Sutton (57),
Ernie Smith (60), Larry Mattingly (60),
Maren Smyth (64), Pam Hunt (66),
Diane Hartley (72), Jim Anderson (72WB)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: JIM THOMPSON (51)
Date: Sun Jul 8 20:41:44 2001
Class of 51
Just wondering who was still around from the class of '51.
-Jim Thompson (51)
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>>From: Sandra Atwater Boyd (51)
I remember Korten's and the booths for listening to
records. It was great fun. We girls would try to go every
Saturday morning and try to be the first one there to get
the most popular record. They did not always have a lot of
one record and so sometimes we would have a sad face cause
it would be a while until they would have more.
-Sandra Atwater Boyd (51)
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>>From: Dorothy Cameron Powell (55)
It has been a waltz thru time to be reminded of all
the wild and crazy things that we did in Richland. The
memories of some of you are incredible... even the trivia
is rather interesting.
To: Fred Suckow (55)
You say the '55ers are not jotting off notes???
Remember we ARE considered the "silent generation"... HA!!
I ALWAYS got marked down for talking too much in class.
Re: Remember?
Does anyone remember "jump off Joe" in the Kennewick
highlands? We would drive as fast as those "buggies" would
go and fly off a big bump in the road... hoping to land on
all 4 tires. Two times over that route and then I would
chicken out. Actually that was probably the beginning of
several back problems.
Those were fun times... circus shows in the back yard,
Spudnuts, 25 cent movies, cruisin' By's, drinking cherry
cokes with real cherries on the bottom, slumber parties
where we "shared" all the secrets, Hi Spot, Church Camp,
submarine races, 25 cents an hour for babysitting, and
living in a town where we never had to lock our doors.
Lots of fond memories of the class of '55... great
friends... and it was a era when we could be kids until it
was time to grow up!
The Bay area is a great place to live... have enjoyed
it for the last 41 years. Weather is gorgeous (most of the
time) but traffic is awful (all the time).
Bill and I leaving for France for a month this
evening... maybe I'll run into a Bomber! Don't know how
the Bomber cheer will go over at the Normandy Beaches
tho'!! :)
-Dorothy Cameron Powell (55) ~ Walnut Creek, CA... just
east of San Francisco
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>>From: Lequita "Lea" Branum Clark (55)
I remember spending time in Korten's music store. They
were always helpful to find the music one was looking for.
I just purchased on T.V. "The Fabulous Fifties". Ten
CD's in all. Hours and hours of wonderful songs of the
fifties. Let me tell you it will bring back a flood of
memories. It was well worth the money just to hear the
oldies. My grandchildren love the music.
-Lequita "Lea" Branum Clark (55) ~ Nampa, ID
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>>From: Wynell Williams Fishburne (55)
To: Fred Suckow (55)
Hi Fred,
Was surprised to hear that you are living in Murrieta,
CA. Have you lived in that area for long? I drive down the
15 often from Victorville on my way to see my grandkids in
Leucadia. Keith and I live in Victorville. Would be fun to
get together sometime. We visited Jim and Sandra Boyd in
Palm Desert earlier this year. Was fun reminiscing the old
Richland days.
Great to hear from a former classmate.
-Wynell Williams Fishburne (55)
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>>From: Max Sutton (57)
Re: The DDT Truck
Thinking of the mosquito truck always bring back the
memory of my cousin Larry. Larry was from Spokane and was
going to CBC and staying with my parents at the time. One
summer night something woke him up and when he looked out
the window, he saw the fog. Thinking it was smoke, he ran
downstairs, trying to pull on his pants, and called the
fire department. My Dad - hearing what was happening - went
down right behind him, but alas, was too late to stop the
call. The whole neighborhood got in on that one, even if
it was around 1:00 am in the morning. We have never let
Larry live it down to this day but he has been a good
sport about it. Even the firemen got a chuckle over it.
-Max Sutton (57)
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>>From: Ernie Smith (60)
Re: DDT jeeps
I also ran behind the DDT sprayers and the only side
effects that I have from it is Mosquitos don't seem to bite
me. I rarely get bit by mosquitos and when I do it's
usually minor.
Who knew...
-Ernie Smith (60)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly (60)
To: Pat Vaché (60)
Our company did the Woodinville display. Long-time
friends of mine, Greg and Vicki Ray were the pyros.
Reports are that the show went well. Thanks for the
comments.
My thanks to Vicki Owens (72) for her "4th of July"
notes as an American living abroad. Many Bomber alumni
have, or are now experiencing the rigors of being an
American living in another county. Some are civilian and
some military. Their living conditions can run from
pleasant to hostile. They frequently do not have the same
basic rights that we enjoy. We admire you for your
tenacity in putting up with it and still remembering you
are American.
Re: "Old Glory" in foreign countries.
I can still remember a boat trip up the Rhine River
some 20 years ago, and seeing the early morning sun
shinning on the gigantic American flag flying straight out
in the stiff breeze over the ruins of the ramparts of the
Reamagen bridge in Germany. There were about 40 Americans
standing in a group on the upper deck at about 5:30 AM. No
one was ashamed of their tears.
Vicki actually fired a good share of that fireworks
display we did for R2K. I am proud she is a Bomber, and a
friend, and she is certainly an inspiration.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-Larry Mattingly (60) ~ At home near Tacoma, WA - facing
the ruins of my yard after the weeks of neglect
during the "push to the 4th".
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>>From: Maren Smyth (64)
Re: Bomber Prayer Line List
I'm starting another list!! Anyone who would like to be
notified when there are Bombers asking for prayers, send
me an e-mail and I'll add you to the list. You will also
be able to send a request for Bomber prayers to this
list.
Bomber cheers,
Maren Smyth (64)
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>>From: Pam Hunt Cadd (66)
Re: Fireworks
To: Pat Vaché (60)
If you and Conor would like to know more about how
fireworks work, visit this site:
How Stuff Works - Fireworks
How Stuff Works has wonderful, detailed articles -
with animated illustrations or photographs of the insides
of things - about all kinds of stuff, from toasters to
heart surgery. This is the site for kids who like to take
everything apart - and for adults who would like to but
know how hard it is to put things back together! From HSW,
I learned what the tracking button on the VCR really does,
and lots of other neat stuff.
-Pam Hunt Cadd (66) ~ West Richland, WA - On the Yakima
River (what's left of it this year), where it's a cool
desert morning full of bird chatter
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>>From: Diane Hartley (72)
To: Lynn Noble (72)
Hey -- I never knew you had the ability to write and
speak so well. Just kidding. Your note to Vicki was so
nice. I, too, found myself a bit emotional at church when
we sang "Battle Hymm" and a few of the others. After
reading what Vicki said - we really do just go day to day
and are free to come and go as we please. We all should be
very proud to be Americans.
Now at this time Mike Davis (74) is saying "Enough of
the Lee Greenwood sing along!" It might start another song
war. Thanks for your profound words.
-Diane Hartley (72)
aka: once a smart a-- always a smart a-- So I am told :) :)
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>>From: Jim Anderson (72WB)
RE: The bomb and peace and America
Here we go again with the hilarious Hiroshima-atomic
bomb bumper stickers stuff. When I read that "bombs should
be a symbol of peace", I'm dumbfounded. (or some would say
just the first part of that word!) I spent an important
part of my life in Richland, and understand Richlandites
rightful passion about the important history of Richland.
So may I dissent? Is there room for that here?
Richland doesn't have to defensively insist that
bombs=peace to justify its past. No one can make a case
against the hard work and high ideals of those who worked
on defense projects. But bombs don't=peace, bombs=the
failure of humankind to find reasonable and rational ways
to live together. Keep the bomb forever if you want, but
be willing to live with the heat from the growing numbers
of people who are less than enamored with the idea.
And while we're on the "American Pride" theme here on
sandstorm, it's important to remember that while so many
of us who read and submit here have a great view of all
the good things about our country, there are a heck of a
lot of people who don't have the same view. Racism,
hatred, and numbing poverty are staples of many American's
diet, and I think it's good to remember that when we start
getting all teary-eyed about how great America is. I don't
think many whose lives are twisted by racism, hatred and
poverty read sandstorm, but they are still out there among
us, and our passion might be better directed at raising
them up than on congratulating ourselves on how great our
country is.
-Jim Anderson (72WB)
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10 Bombers, 1 funeral notice and 1 NON-Bomber today:
Doreen Hallenbeck (51), Curt Donahue (53),
Gail Henderson (53), Mike Clowes (54),
Carol Hollingsworth (55), Tom Matthews (57),
Sandra Genoway (62), Janine Rightmire (65),
Donnie Dean (66), Don Andrews (67WB),
Perry Campbell (not a Bomber)
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>>From: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51)
Re: Korten's - Records
To: Sandy Atwater Boyd (51)
You recall Korten's and records, and I recall the
record shop on GWWay, just south of what is now the
Hanford House. It had rows and rows and shelf after shelf
of 78 rpms. Can't seem to recall the name of the building,
but do recall that my sister, Janet (49) and I spent a lot
of our allowance money there.
When we moved to Arizona I gifted Brad Cutshall (51)
with my collection of 78 rpms.
Perhaps other classmates may remember the name of the
record shop I refer to.
-Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51) ~ Green Valley, AZ
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>>From: Curt Donahue (53)
Re: America
To: Jim Anderson (72WB)
While I agree that there is much to do to make America
perfect, we can still take great pride in our country,
because there is none better in the world. There are a
myriad of churches and other charities through whom we can
work to accomplish making America better.
-Curt Donahue (53) ~ Federal Way, WA - where the weather
IS perfect.
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>>From: Gail Henderson Renner (53)
To: Marilyn Richey (53)
Sorry to hear you have been ill. My prayers are with
you. Hope this finds you 100% better.
Take care,
-Gail Henderson Renner (53) ~ Milton, FL
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
To: Jim Anderson (72WB)
Jim,
You got the idea in the last paragraph of your
comments in yesterday's paper. There are far more
important problems in America and the world than whether
or not we Bombers have planted a symbolic bomb in the
school courtyard. Now, if you can convince the media of
that, maybe someone will be more inclined to help
eliminate hunger, racism, hate, war and other forms of
nastiness we humans practice on one another.
Re: Mosquito fog
My friend, Dore Tyler (53), once commented that he
thought my old '50 Chev was a disguised mosquito control
vehicle. Just because there was a cloud of blue smoke
coming from the exhaust didn't mean I was "fogging", just
burning the carbon off the valves.
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54) ~ still in Albany, OR,
where the old thermometer in the backyard got above
90 this afternoon.
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>>From: Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin (55)
"Dorothy Cameron," a name I haven't heard in years!
Did we not go to Chief Joseph together? I go to Walnut
Creek often and had no idea you lived over there. I live
in Roseville. Been here 20 years now. You had rosey cheeks
and a big smile and were short. I remember you as being
friends with Donna Calahan who moved to Mass. in our soph
year. I just picture you with her. Let me know if I am
remembering right. Nice hearing your name again.
-Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin (55)
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>>From: Tom Matthews (57)
Re: Max and Korten's
I was well acquainted with the St. Bernard adopted by
the Hoffs. Riding your bike at the south end of Haupt was
more exciting because Max, a most friendly dog, would run
out to greet you resulting in a quick visit to the
asphalt. Max was usually around for our Cub Scout Den 4
meetings at the Hoffs. "Chase them down the alleys, chase
them down the streets, Den 4, Den 4 can't be beat" was our
motto. I think it applied mainly to Max's skills.
A classmate and accomplished pianist friend of mine
would often visit Korten's in the 50s... to listen to a
new record as if deciding to buy it, try to get the lyrics
down on paper, and then go home and recreate the music on
his piano. Sometimes I think it required several trips.
-Tom Matthews (57) ~ Basking in the Kirkland sun...
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>>From: Sandra Genoway (62)
Re: America the Great
To: Jim Anderson (72WB)
Hear! Hear! There's always room for improvement; we
need to look around outside of Richland, and see where
there is need in this Country before we send so many
American tax dollars off to other lands. Of course, there
are needs there, also, but much of the tax dollars these
days are spent by our government for political gains and
games, and not for true charity!
Bomber Cheers!
-Sandra Genoway (62)
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>>From: Janine Rightmire Corrado (65)
To: Larry Mattingly (60)
Hey Larry,
I live in Woodinville. This was the first year I've
missed the fireworks. I live up on Hollywood Hill and can
watch without having to go down into the valley. My
friends and neighbors said this was the best display yet.
It's nice to know a Bomber had something to do with the
beautiful celebration. Thanks!!!
-Janine Rightmire Corrado (65)
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>>From: Donnie Dean (66)
Greetings Bombers! My name is Donnie Dean (66),
Vietnam Veteran, Ex-Marine, Grandfather of one, Father of
two and married to the same woman for 33 years {not a
Bomber}. I missed the 2001 R2K thing but I plan on going
to the 66 reunion in two weeks.
Does anyone know Linda Hess (66)? I would love to e-
mail her. I just got in touch with Walt Sommers (66). I
haven't had any contact with him since high school.
I appreciate the work that went into this web site.
Great Job!
Does anyone remember Johnny"s Delicatessen in uptown?
How about the Skyline Drive-In on Spangler and GWWay?
Anyway...... GO BOMBERS!!!!
Later,
-Donnie Dean (66)
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>>From: Don Andrews (67WB)
Re: Health Hazards Growing Up In Richland
Re: Rituals of our youth
Re: Mosquito Patrol
My recollection of the summer ritual of traveling
"onward through the fog" was not inhalation of anything
"TOXIC", but the ever present parked car looming in the
distance. These menaces lurking in the fog were as
undetectable as a stealth fighter.
Equally as hazardous to the physical well being of the
youth of Richland was an extremely popular winter ritual
of "HOOKY-BOBING" behind the Hanford area buses. Those of
you who are not familiar with the term or called it by
another name the challenge was two fold. The first
challenge was going undetected by the bus driver, who
would stop if he knew you were there. The second and most
abusive to the body was once you had a good grip on the
rear bumper of the bus you would slide on the soles of
your shoes, going on the assumption that there was snow
and ice on the road. This brings us to the ultimate
hazard, the equally stealthy bare patch on the road which
had a serious braking effect on your feet without letting
your grip on the bumper know. Hence, the face plant in the
road. OUCH!!!!! I was lucky enough to avoid the bare
patches, but was witness to a few not so fortunate,
I have fond memories of these rites of passage as a
Bomber. Unfortunately I was unable to complete my training
be a "construction brat", we moved to Everett the day
before my senior year was to begin.
I will always consider myself a BOMBER. Thank you
Maren, Sandstorm, and all the BOMBERS in the world.
-Don Andrews (67WB)
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>>From: Perry Campbell
Hi,
I am trying to locate Cheryl Caldwell (77). Anyone
been in touch with her? I lost touch with her after
college.
Thanks,
-Perry Campbell
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Funeral Notice scanned from TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins (66)
~ Jack Cravens ~ Class of '55 woulda been ~
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/11/01
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11 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Mike Clowes (54), Marla Lowman (55),
Jim Hoff (57), John Campbell (63),
Pat Merrill (65), Karen Rotan (66),
Bill Wingfield (67), Dave Painter (72),
Greg Alley (73), Debra Dawson (74WB),
Colleen Strassburger (76)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
Apropos of nothing in particular, I was looking up
"Sandstorm" in my computer. Something like 20K+ sites
through MSN alone. At the top of each page was an
invitation to go to the ten most popular Sandstorm sites.
Alumni Sandstorm was number one on this list. Don't know
what their (MSN's) criteria is, but Maren has got to be
doing something right to get this paper in that position.
Bomber Cheers
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54) ~ in Muggy Albany, OR,
cooler today but the humility was high.
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>>From: Marla Lowman Kenitzer (55)
Re: Records on GWWay
To Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51)
HI Doreen,
I can vaguely remember a furniture store on GWW (sort
of across from where the old Village Theater was/is)
named Richland Bell Furniture. Could that have been the
place you bought records? I'm not even sure of the name
of the store, but I can picture the sign and it was the
only furniture store in Richland that I remember and I
seem to remember them having records.
It was good to see comments from my classmates and to
learn a little about where they are and what they're up
to.
Also, Bob - I'm getting better at this stuff, thanks
for the coaching. Bet I could really confuse everyone if
I said Mike Carlson or Bob Clowes....
-Marla Lowman Kenitzer (55) ~ West Point, CA - Where it
was hot yesterday and hopefully a little cooler today
(Sleepy - Laid Back)
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>>From: Jim Hoff (57)
Re: American Pride
Have recently started reading items sent to me by my
sister so will probably be more active now. I read the
info by Jim Anderson (72WB) and felt compelled to write.
Even though I know what he said is very very true and we
have much to solve and cure in our country. We are still
the only multicultural, multiracial, freely elected
democracy in the world making a serious attempt to make
the whole thing work for the betterment of all now and
into the future. Two years ago my wife and I were
traveling in Norway with a group of people from all over
the world and only five Americans. It was the morning of
July the 4th and we traveling in the mountains heading to
the town of Glovik. An older man we had just met the
previous day from Israel walked back to us on the bus and
took ahold of my arm and said " Congratulations Americans
it is your birthday, and if it wasn't for you Americans
the rest of the world wouldn't know about this thing
called Democracy". I think he said it in a nutshell.
Re: Looking for...
By the way does anyone know the whereabouts of
Sandy Ashbaugh (57)?
-Jim Hoff (57)
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>>From: John Campbell (63)
Re: BOB PRITCHETT
Like most folks, I was not a "jock", but I remember
Mr. Pritchett very well, and he did not impress me as the
"typical" P.E. teacher. I had him for Algebra, and while
some of the students might have thought he was only a
page ahead of us, I thought he did a very good job of
teaching. For one thing, he appeared to appreciate the
questions and answered them well. I recall him as kind of
resembling the legendary quarterback, Johnny Unitas,
complete with flat top. I hope he and his family are all
well. If I still lived in the Tri-Cities, I'd stop by the
gathering and wish him well.
-John Campbell (63)
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>>From: Pat Merrill Davis (65)
To: Donnie Dean (66)
Re: Skyline Drive In in North Richland
That area now has a 7-11, Washington Square
Apartments and Condos. I remember the movies, the snack
bar, and those awful rest rooms. But, the price was right
- I seem to remember that is was a buck carload!! The
speakers were so crackly that sometimes you could not
hear the movie, but how many of us were really there to
watch what was playing on the screen?
Once two friends of mine, Linda Swain (66) and Kathy
Fiztpatrick (65) went to the snack bar and after
returning, Linda happened to turn around trying to get
back into the car and managed to dump an ice cream sundae
all over the man in the car next to us. It was not
pleasant to say the least.
Re: Johnnie's
Life goes on!! Johnnie's Delicatessen was located in
the Uptown shopping center facing GWWay... very busy
place from what I remember only being in it once or
twice. Seems like a barber shop, and a few other shops
have opened and closed in that spot.
-Pat Merrill Davis (65)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Karen Rotan Carson (66)
Date: Mon Jul 9 20:01:07 2001
CLASS 1966
Hi to all. It's been great to see all my old friends
listed. I was at the '96 (30 year reunion) and I have
remembered all those I met again after all those years. I
regret I will miss it this year. I have my vacation in
Alaska during that time. I "bid" for my vacation in Jan
of each year. must close.
-Karen Rotan Carson (66)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (67)
To: Don Andrews (67WB)
Re: Menaces lurking in the fog were as undetectable as a
stealth fighter.
Re: Stealthy bare patch on the road
Hey Donny,
I'm glad to see you getting in on this great news-
letter. Now if we can only get Diamond Dave McDaniels (67)
on board. I had forgotten about the times we used to end
up on the trunk or hood of a car while chasing those
Mosquito trucks.
As far as the stealthy bare patches on the road, if
you had quit wearing those cowboy boots with the high
heals and using the ones like you're wearing now, you'd
have been OK. Ask your bride, Linda, if they had those
types of boots way back then. See you in September.
-Bill Wingfield (67) ~ Augusta, GA
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>>From: Dave Painter (72)
Re: USCF results
Spokane is hosting the US Cycling Federation's US
National Masters Road Championships this week. Notable in
the finalists is:
Mark Painter (RHS '68) 13th in Road Race - Men 50-54
Mark Painter and Mark Bradley (of Kennewick) 2nd in Men's
Tandem - Combined age 90+
Both ride for the local Chinook bicycle racing club.
-Dave Painter (72)
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51)
I still remember my first 45 record at Korten's, the
Beatles double sided single Day Tripper/We Can Work It
Out. I also remember the big fire there and a band
playing outside on a Saturday that I thought was famous.
To: Jim Anderson (72WB)
I don't have a political opinion or a stance because
I lived here always and I know I am proud to be a Bomber
and love the reactions of people on the name and the
reference to the bomb. Its always different and makes
Bombers unique.
To: Donnie Dean (66)
My only memory of movies at the Skyline Drive-In now
is "The Incredible Mr. Limpet" with Don Knotts. I could
remember more but I rode my bike through all the mosquito
smoke so anything I say may be DDT induced.
-Greg Alley (73) ~ Live from the hotbox in Richland
remembering my friend, Blaine Teverbaugh (74-RIP),
with whom I attended the '79 all star game at the
Kingdome. Wish you were here for this one. Go Ms.
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>>From: Debra Dawson Fogler (74WB)
To: Jim Anderson (72WB)
I've seen housing given to poor people at low rent in
America trashed. I've seen cars given to privileged
American kids wrecked. The psychology or sociology of
"the gift" seems to be if you didn't earn it it ain't
worth nothin'. We, as American taxpayers and parents,
don't benefit by giving more to the users and abusers of
society. They don't learn anything about responsibility
by accepting free cars and housing. I struggle every day
myself with bills, and I work as much as society will let
me to pay back my own educational loans. I say cut some
slack for those who attempt to achieve the American Dream
by educational loans or employment (traditional) methods
and fail because of discriminatory hiring practices. The
users and abusers of the American Dream can fend for
themselves.
-Debra Dawson Fogler (74WB)
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>>From: Colleen Strassburger Lawson (76)
Re: Comedy Show / Brad Upton (74)
Last week I saw Brad Upton's Comedy Show at the
Comedy Underground. For a hilarious evening I highly
recommend Brad's show. There was a group of WSU male
alumni attending Brad's show for their buddy's bachelor
party and in typical Seattle fashion Brad targeted WSU
(since they were in UW's territory) making WSU's alumni
intelligence questionable. They were great sports because
of Brad's quick wit/intelligent humor. Anyway, it was a
fabulous evening.
Thanks Brad,
-Colleen Strassburger Lawson (76)
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by Shirley Collings Haskins (66)
~ Thomas Raymond Foote ~ class of '66WB ~
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7 Bombers and 2 funeral notices today:
Mike Clowes (54), Elsa "Lolly" Phillips (57),
Margo Heiling (57), Jack Gardiner (61),
Dave Hanthorn (63), Colleen Strassburger (76),
Jamie McDevitt (81)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
To: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51)
and Marla Lowman Kenitzer (55)
Gotta think Marla Jo is right, Richland Bell
Furniture (atom symbol on their sign for years) was
almost directly across GWW from the Village Theater. I'm
not too sure if they sold records, but it is highly
probable. The only other place in the vicinity would have
been the dime store on the corner of Lee and the Parkway.
And, let us not forget that Korten's also had an
outlet in Pasco, and if memory serves, wasn't the "home
office" in Longview, WA?
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54) ~ Albany, OR - waiting
for the thunderstorms to develop on the west slope of
the Cascades. Might get a drop or two here...
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>>From: Elsa "Lolly" Phillips Schultz (57)
To: Jim Hoff (57)
As of last Christmas, Sandy Ashbaugh Courtney (57)
and her husband lived on their boat in Sausalito, CA. The
only sure way to contact Sandy is through her daughter,
Nicki Irwin, who lives in Boise, ID. I usually see Sandy
every Christmas when she visits her daughter in Boise.
They do not have a phone on their boat and currently do
not use their computer. If you're interested, I can give
you Nicki Irwin's phone no.
-Elsa "Lolly" Phillips Schultz (57)
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>>From: Margo Heiling Barron (57)
To: Jim Hoff (57)
Re: Whereabouts of Sandy Ashbaugh (57)
Sandy Ashbaugh Courtney is retired and living on a
yacht in the San Francisco Bay area (maybe Sausalito). I
sent an e-mail to someone who may have more info to send
you. I haven't seen her for about 35 years.
If you find her, tell her I hope to see her at our
45th reunion next summer. I have a great picture of her
in Mr. Drollman's 5th grade at Spalding. Lavine Williams
has one of her in Mrs. Neighbors' 4th grade class
picture. Lavine paid a lot of money for that picture at
the 40th reunion auction [auctioneer: Gene Johnson (57)]
we had for the benefit of the RHS computer lab. If she
comes to the reunion, we'll bring the pictures.
-Margo Heiling Barron (57)
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>>From: Jack Gardiner (61)
For those in the class of '61
I talked to Curt Gord (61) the other day. It took me
40 years to find him. He was thrilled to death to hear
from me. He lives in Midvale, UT. I think he said he has
three children. He's in the propane business. I sent his
address and ph.# to jay siegel or if you want contact me
to get in touch with him.
-Jack Gardiner (61) ~ San Jose, CA
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>>From: Dave Hanthorn (63)
To: Jim Anderson (72WB)
With your strong feelings about racism and hatred
then you should be especially proud to have attended a
school that has the Atomic Bomb as a school "mascot". You
see, the Atomic Bomb was originally designed to stop the
racism and hatred of Nazi Germany, and then was actually
used in the effort to stop the racism and hatred of
Imperial Japan, then was used for years to keep in check
the racism and hatred of the Soviet Union. If the United
States had not been in possession of "The Bomb" for the
past 50+ years, then racism and hatred would have swept
over the earth in unimaginable waves. If you think this
isn't so, then travel to other places in the world, where
racism, hatred and poverty really hold sway (places like
most of Africa, Communist China, North Korea, Iraq, and
Iran) and maybe then you will learn to appreciate that
although the USA isn't "perfect" it is still, and always
will be the most free, open, filled with opportunity for
all, country in the world as long as we Americans keep it
that way. How do we keep it that way? Not by griping and
grousing about it, but by pitching in and doing something
constructive to make it better.
-Dave Hanthorn (Gold Medal Class of '63)
proud to be a Bomber, and proud to be an American
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>>From: Colleen Strassburger Lawson (76)
Re: American Dream
To: Debra Dawson Fogler (74WB)
I wonder how George W. Bush is enjoying his
Presidency. Generally, social classes perpetuate
themselves by the doors that are opened or unopened. Our
fates are linked partly to how we perceive our choices
but also partly how society perceives our choices.
Education helps level the playing field but the education
that is offered is not equitable. The majority of
minorities live in areas where schools are underfunded.
Therefore, there is a shortage of material/textbooks; the
material is outdated, no lab equipment, classrooms are
overcrowded, overheated in the warm months, cold in the
winter, dilapidated playgrounds and no sports programs.
What healthy child could be inspired? Poor children come
to school in dire conditions, underfed, medical problems,
family problems. How is the cycle broken? (Kozol is a
great resource on our nations educational system).
I am also proud to be an American and to live in a
democracy, America is Democratic Capitalism. However, in
juxtaposition those 2 words are an odd combination. One
believes in a completely equal distribution of political
power, while the other has an individual interest in
maximizing personal consumption. We have seen the rise of
economic wealth translated into political power. Again,
yes I do have American pride. However, we need to remain
vigilant, not fall into apathy and be aware of a greater
sense of purpose and responsibility to others.
-Colleen Strassburger Lawson (76)
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>>From: Jamie McDevitt (81)
Attention Class of 1981
Our reunion (August 9-12) is in danger of being
canceled due to lack of response. If you are planning to
attend the reunion, the committee needs your registration
and payment ASAP. A decision to cancel the reunion must
be made two weeks prior to keep from loosing our deposit.
Time is running out.
If you are planning to attend and have not registered
please contact me or one of the committee members. If you
have registered and know of other classmates who are
planning to attend and have not registered please pass
this information on to them. We are also unable to locate
many of our classmates. If you know of someone who has
not received information about our 20 year reunion please
direct them to the reunion web site. Your 20 year reunion
committee has worked hard to put together a fun and affordable
weekend. We're looking forward to seeing our classmates and
celebrating 20 years as Bomber Alumni.
-Jamie McDevitt (81)
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Shirley Collings Haskins (66) ~ Richland
~ Jesse Daniel Murphy ~ Class of 2001 ~
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
LaRee Conner (50), Doreen Hallenbeck (51),
Ray Loescher (57), Roger Fishback (62),
Fred Schafer (63), George Barnett (63),
Leo Webb (63), Carol Converse (64),
Donnie Dean (66), Geoff Rothwell (71),
David Painter (72), Kim Edgar (79),
Carolyn Schneider (81)
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>>From: LaRee Conner Pratt (50)
Re: Richland Bell Furniture Record Shop
Richland Bell Furniture located on GWWay had a fairly
large record shop with sound booths upstairs over their
furniture store. Sue Dodson (50) worked in the record
shop and I worked next to the record shop in the upstairs
office during my senior year after school and on
Saturdays. Richland Bell Furniture is still in business
at the same location on GWWay.
-LaRee Conner Pratt (50)
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>>From: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51)
Re: Music Store
The record shop I'm referring to was on the same side
of the street as the Hanford House [aka Desert Inn]. You
are probably referring to Richland Bell Furniture Store,
on the west side of GWWay. The record shop was on the
east side of GWWay in about 1945-47. I believe in later
years it became the typewriter repair shop of the father
Patty de la Bretonne (65) and Irene de la Bretonne Hays (61)
(right, Irene?).
Perhaps Anna May "Ann" Wann Thompson (49) or
Ray Conley (46) can shed a bit of light on the subject?
-Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51) ~ Green Valley, AZ
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>>From: Ray Loescher (57)
Re: Music Store
After the uptown shopping center was built, a record
store was located there connected to Uptown Furniture. It
may have sold more than records as there was a blind
piano tuner who frequented the place. My connection - I
was fortunate to have an after hours job as the janitor
during my junior and senior years for those
establishments. Saved a few coins for college. And for
Boston shakes at the Dairy Queen. Anyone remember what a
Boston shake was?
-Ray Loescher (57)
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>>From: Roger Fishback (62)
Re: Entries of Late
I think it's time to bring back THE SANDBOX! If that
isn't possible, then some entries should be edited off
the page.
-Roger Fishback (62)
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[All THE SANDBOX needs is a new moderator. Anybody up
for it?? -Maren]
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>>From: Fred Schafer (63)
Re: Olympia Bomber Lunch
Thanks to Leo Webb (63) for setting up the
luncheon... it was great. Where were you, Suzie and
Ellen??? Stood me up again.
-Fred Schafer (63)
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>>From: George Barnett (63)
To: Debra Dawson Fogler (74WB)
Re: Your response to Jim Anderson's (72WB) comments
Thank you for saying so succinctly what I bit my lip,
and refrained from allowing my alligator mouth to extol.
I did see a touch of truth and optimistic idealism in the
message Jim had penned, however, it spurred an immediate
retort in my brain, that had I sat down and pounded out
my initial response, -- Well, suffice it to say, Maren or
somebody would have bleeped the entire regurgitation. Not
even THE SANDBOX, were it available, would condone my
reaction. Maybe it was three tours in Viet Nam, or 22
years on the police Department that jaded my thinking and
patriotism.
Again thank you for the politically correct rebuttal.
-George Barnett (63) ~ Tucson, AZ - where Happiness is
the Desert in Bloom (unless you have allergies)
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[George -- Wanna moderate THE SANDBOX??? -Maren]
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>>From: Leo Webb (63)
Re: Olympia area Bomber lunch
We had a great turnout for lunch today, with a few
not attending (S.S.). This time we had two from other
decades: Paula Moberg Bigelow (73) and her mother,
Marjie Kingsley Moberg (46).
Also Fred and Anne Engel Schafer (both 63) came up
from Vancouver.
From the Olympia area, Mary Collins Burbage (63),
Joe Ford (63), Eddie Thompson Baird (63), and myself. I
have some photos I will be sending in.
What a day, it turns out Marjie was Joe's 4th grade
teacher. It is fun getting together and rekindling the
dusty roots of yesterday.
-Leo Webb (63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (64)
To: Those of you who live in the Bellingham area
I need your input. There is an open position with
the company that my husband works for in Bellingham.
We are wondering what the weather is like - how much
rain and how often the sun is out. Also, what the cost of
living is like there.
Any help that you can give us is greatly appreciated.
-Carol Converse Maurer (64) ~ Eureka, CA - where the fog
is STILL with us.
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Donnie Dean (66)
Date: Thu Jul 12 19:07:30 2001
Missing classmate
I'm class of 66, looking for Linda Hess (66). I went
through Marcus Whitman, Carmichael and Col Hi with her.
Where are you, Linda? I love this Bomber web page. Thanks
to those responsible.
-Donnie Dean (66)
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>>From: Geoffrey Rothwell (71)
Re: Politics
To: Dave Hanthorn (63)
Here we go again. We've been told in the past to keep
politics out of the Alumni Sandstorm. I appears to be OK
to be political if the politics agree with the status
quo. We used to have THE SANDBOX to spout off, but
something seems to have happened to that venue for
putting people down for their beliefs. Let's keep the
name calling, bullying, and rhetoric out of here.
The assumption that the atomic bomb was originally
designed to stop racism and hatred is false. It was
designed to win the war. The US denied the existence of
the persecution of the Jews and refused to let them in as
refugees. The bomb was used against civilians in Japan,
killing hundreds of thousands of them, and to be proud of
this weapon of mass destruction is beyond comprehension
outside of Richland.
To assume that anyone who criticizes the Atomic Bomb
is griping and not doing something constructive is plain
wrong. There are millions, if not billions of people, who
believe that nuclear weapons should be banned and are
still trying to make the world a better place to live.
Let's focus on our commonality and stop the personal
attacks.
-Geoffrey Rothwell (71)
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[PLEASE! Will somebody volunteer to moderate THE SANDBOX?
Geoff is right... this stuff needs to be there. -Maren]
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>>From: David Painter (72)
Re: New National Champions!
Congratulations for great performance in 2001 Nationals!
UNITED STATES CYCLING FEDERATION - MASTERS NATIONAL ROAD
CHAMPIONSHIPS
1st PLACE - TANDEM MEN 90+ (combined age)
Bomber Mark Painter (68)
6th PLACE - WOMEN 45-49
Bomber JimaLee Oren Painter (72)
-David Painter (72)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: FW: hi - do you know where Deanna Clemons is?
Thought I'd pass this on, some of the alumni might
know who she is.
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2001 1:38 AM
To: Kim Edgar Leeming
Subject: hi - do you know where Deanna Clemons is?
Hi Kim,
years ago I went with a classmate of yours (during
the 78-82 time frame) -her name was Deanna Clemons... I
even remember attending your grad night stuff with her...
but we lost touch in the 84 time frame...do you happen to
know where she is now? Please let me know what you can,
or feel free to pass this on to someone who can let her
know I'm wondering how she's doing now...
Thanks,
-Bill Cook
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-Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
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>>From: Carolyn Schneider (81)
To: Jamie McDevitt (81)
Re: Class of 81 20 yr reunion...
Just to let you know... I've not been contacted for
the reunion and I even have my email address on the class
website! I was never contacted for the 10 year either.
-Carolyn Schneider (81)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/14/01
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8 Bombers, Day's Pay co-pilot today:
Brad Kuiper (56), Janet Wilgus (59),
Irene de la Bretonne (61), Judy Willox (61),
Marilyn Simmons (63), Carol Converse (64),
Betti Avant (69), Valerie Nielsen (60),
John Lampkins (Day's Pay co-pilot),
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>>From: Brad Kuiper (56)
Re: Boston Shakes
To: Ray Loescher (57)
Ray:
Boy, do I remember those Boston Shakes! It's probably
the reason I look the way I do today. That's what I had
for lunch every school day for my last couple of years at
Col Hi. Chocolate shake with a hot fudge sundae right on
top. Goooooood stuff! And of course then I had to have a
Spudnut as often as possible. Is there a pattern here
somewhere?
-Brad Kuiper (56)
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>>From: Janet Wilgus Beaulieu (59)
To: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51)
Hi Doreen,
I just wanted to know if you lived on Hodges Court
while in Richland? I'm pretty sure that my mother-in-law
has said that they purchased the home where she still
lives (at age 84) from your family. We have shared many
visits there and of course... my husband Tom (59) and his
twin brothers Peter and John (62) lived there while in
Jr. High and Tom in High School. There have been a few
changes, but I'd say the house must still retains it's
original "character" from the date it was constructed,
and Tom's mother still just loves it there and never
wants to leave. She walks to the River every single day -
a hip replacement a year ago kept her from her "pedalic
vigil" for only 3 weeks.
Thanks for your contributions to the Sandstorm.
-Janet Wilgus Beaulieu (59)
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>>From: Irene de la Bretonne Hays (61)
To: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51)
Doreen:
You may be thinking of what was once Paul's Hobby
Shop which later became Ernie's Printing, my dad's shop.
It was located on what is now a portion of the parking
lot at the Hanford House. Paul Crowder (sp) was the
owner of the Hobby Shop and I believe it did sell
records.
-Irene de la Bretonne Hays (61)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
To: Ray Loescher (57)
I think that the blind piano tuner that you are
referring to is Bill VanWinkle as Bill has been around
for a long time and still is. He is still tuning pianos
and lives down in the Richland Y. He is still in good
health, has a delicious sense of humor and the best piano
tuner around. He restored my sister's baby grand some
time ago and keeps that old family heirloom in good
shape. Now if he could just do something with Deedee's
shape! Hahahaha!!!! Sorry Deedee, we all know I ain't too
far behind in needing the restoration too!! *G*!!
Anyway, Deedee Willox Loiseau (64), my sis, keeps in
touch with Bill all the time and does some business for
him also. I have driven for him in the past and he is so
much fun and so interesting to be around! I am sure that
is who your blind piano tuner is Ray.
Bomber Cheers,
-Judy Willox Hodge (61) ~ Richland ~ where it's hotter
than hades and had thunder storms tonight ~ and
wondering how Maren is doing up there with that
horrible fire in her area and all that smoke!
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[No smoke here... don't forget George Caruthers, another
blind piano tuner... used to work at Korten's -Maren]
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>>From: Marilyn Simmons Arnold (63)
Just read David Painter's (72) comments in today's
Alumni Sandstorm and want to applaud my good friend's
husband for another big win:
Dick Finch, husband of Peg Sheeran Finch (63) won the
gold medal in the United States Cycling Federation of
Masters Road Race in the age 65-69 category on Monday
July 9 in Spokane.
He also placed 4th in the Time Trial on Thursday. The
gold medal is his 2nd in the USCF race, having won the
same race two years ago in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
-Marilyn Simmons Arnold (63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (64)
A big THANK YOU for all of those who wrote to me
about Bellingham. Sounds like a great town. We will be
talking with the office manager of the company this
weekend. Fortunately, there are a lot of offices all over
Washington. Don't get me wrong - I really think the ocean
and Redwoods are a great place to live. I'm just really
missing the kids and grandkids. Time to come home.
-Carol Converse Maurer (64) ~ Eureka, CA
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>>From: Betti Avant (69)
Re: vacation
I just got back from Richland after a 2 week
vacation. I drove from Kansas and had a great time. Some
things never change (the only thing is the Tri-Cities
continue to grow).
My cousin Jean Bruntlett (62) and I drove from
Richland to Cheney and spent time with her brother John
Bruntlett (54) and his wife, daughters, and
granddaughters. I even saw his in-laws whom I hadn't seen
since probably 1962. I also had some time with my nieces,
Sarah Avant (94) and Jessica Avant (95).
In Idaho Falls I even saw a good old fashioned
Smitty's restaurant that I believe was still open.
Ah, for the good life in the Tri-Cities. When I am
asked if I am going to move back, I say I would like to
if it weren't so darn big. I like the small town life.
Here's hoping everyone has a nice rest of the summer.
-Betti Avant (69) ~ Goodland, KS - where we had over 2"
of rain last night
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>>From: Valerie Nielsen Lee (69)
Did someone say - Boston Shake? Mmmmm, chocolate
shake with a hot fudge sundae on top!! We got ours at
Tastee Freez... did Dairy Queen have them, too? I wonder
how many Weight Watchers points that would be!
Does anyone remember Ginny Milligan? She lived in
Richland for a year or two and seems to have fallen off
the face of the earth... if anyone knows her whereabouts
I would love to get in touch with her.
Still in Richland where the weather is great, we even
have great thunder storms!
-Valerie Nielsen Lee (69)
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>>From: John Lampkins (Day's Pay co-pilot)
Re: Day's Pay Mural website
I happened across your website and was amazed to see
your article and photo of "Day's Pay".
I flew several missions as co-pilot on this plane in
1944. I was in the 493rd Bomb Group, 862nd Bomb Squadron
at Debach, England.
Those who flew her will always be grateful to the
Boeing employees who were so generous with their
contributions. And thanks to the students at Richland
High School for remembering.
Just thought you'd like to know there are some of us
around who still have memories of this great plane.
-John Lampkins (Day's Pay co-pilot) ~ Cincinnati, OH
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[If anybody wants to write Mr. Lampkins a letter, let me
know and I'll give you the address. -Maren]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/15/01
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6 Bombers and John Lampkins today:
Dick McCoy (45/46), Doreen Hallenbeck (51),
Ray Wells (54), Larry Mattingly (60),
Kerry Rhoten (71), Rachel Rudd (77),
John Lampkins (Day's Pay co-pilot)
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>>From: Dick Mccoy (45/46)
Re: record store
To: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51) and others:
Yes, there was a record shop in that little building
just across GWWay east of the end of Knight Street. I
remember clearly that I bought an album of Sinatra on 78s
that I still have. The shop sold some 33s but I don't
believe it lasted till the donut 45s came out.
The building was of concrete block, I believe, pre-
Hanford, and it did house Ernie's Printing after the
record shop.
There was a Paul Crowder (46), but there was no
connection unless it was his father, which I doubt. My
first recollection of the building was that it contained
the first headquarters of the famous Richland Patrol. Our
old friend Paul Beardsley would remember that.
Bronc/Beaver/Bomber Cheers
-Dick Mccoy (45/46)
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>>From: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51)
Re: Record Shop
Thanks for reminding me of a few Richland use-to-
be's. I've had several responses on the location of the
record shop. Ray Conley (46) confirmed my thinking that
it was located on the east side of GWWay, across from
the use-to-be post office where Ray worked at one time. I
was also reminded by Jimmie Shipman (51) and Irene de la
Bretonne Hays (61) that it was Paul's hobby shop at one
time. Ray mentioned that whenever he could scrape
together fifty cents he'd buy a record.
Ray also mentioned that he still has his 33 1/3
record collection, but not his 78 rpms. We still have the
45 rpm records and record player with the large spindle
in the middle. My, how the recordings have changed.
To: Janet Wilgus Beaulieu (59)
Sorry, but we lived in the south part of Richland, on
Davenport Street. There was another Fred Hallenbeck (my
Dad's name) in town who was much younger than my Dad and
who also had a daughter named Janet. Perhaps this is the
person who sold their house to your parents.
Thanks for the memories.
-Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51) Green Valley, AZ
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>>From: Ray Wells (54)
Re: Day's Pay
To: John Lampkins (Day's Pay co-pilot)
John,
The Boeing employees may have also purchased a B-17,
but Day's Pay was purchased by the Hanford workers, and
my father was one of the contributors.
-Ray Wells (54)
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[See entry from John Lampkins in today's Sandstorm. -Maren]
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>>From: Larry Mattingly (60)
To: Irene de la Bretonne Hays (61)
Your mention of Paul Crowder's hobby shop brought
back a couple of memories. He (Paul, Sr.) also had a
crafts class 1 or 2 evenings a week in one of the smaller
rooms in the old community bldg. I still have, and use, a
pair of bookends I made in one of his classes. I was
about 7 or 8 at the time. I still remember beginning to
learn to work with my hands to make things. My spare time
(not much of that now days) is devoted to finishing my
woodworking shop at the back of my property. Another 400
or so man-hours and I can fire up my lathe and get back
to custom wood bowls and platters.
Another activity at the "Community House" was the fly
tying club. I still use the skills learned there and tie
most of my own fishing flies. The quiet delicate work to
make them look like real bugs is good therapy from the
intensity of constantly ringing phones and the pressure
of running a business.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-Larry Mattingly (60) ~ near Tacoma, WA
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>>From: Kerry Rhoten (71)
Well, it is less then two weeks until Tower Of Power
Concert and if there is anyone that wants to go to the
party they can call 509-366-4025 to see what is left in
the way of tickets.
-Kerry Rhoten (71)
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>>From: Rachaël Rudd de Waal (77)
Hello there all Bombers of '77
Does anyone have information on the class of '77
reunion, which should be coming up in 2002? I've asked
this question before and haven't heard a thing! Seeing as
I live in Europe (Holland) it is hard to keep up with
what is going on over in the Tri-Cities. This site is a
wonderful tool and might get me some answers for I have a
lot of planning to do if I should come to this reunion.
The date is most important..... some of the all Bomber
reunions have been in June but I assumed that the
individual class reunions were held in August. If anyone
should have contacts and/or dates for me, I would
appreciate it! Greetings to you all and maybe I will see
some of ya next year.
Bye for now
Groetjes (greetings) from Holland
-Rachaël Rudd de Waal (77)
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>>From: John Lampkins (Day's Pay co-pilot)
Re: Day's Pay
I must apologize for my error in my note of
yesterday.
My fading memory of those days told me the Boeing
workers paid for "Day's Pay". My sincere apologies to
former Hanford workers and their descendants.
This will teach me to do more checking, rather than
relying upon my memories of 57 years ago.
The contributions of the HEW workers resulted in the
delivery of many tons of bombs upon the enemy by this
gallant plane.
-John Lampkins (Day's Pay co-pilot)
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Funeral notice scanned from July 14, 2001 TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins (66) ~ Richland
~ Dolores "Dee" Meicenheimer Prichard ~ Would have been class of 1952 ~
http://funeralnotices.tripod.com/
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/16/01
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3 Bombers and John Lampkins sent stuff:
Irene de la Bretonne (61), Patricia de la Bretonne (65),
Brandy Brickey (91)
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>>From: Irene de la Bretonne Hays (61)
You might be interested to know that the building at
the East end of Knight Street once contained the Richland
jailhouse. Then, after it was a hobby shop run by Paul
Crowder and when the government "sold" the town back to
the people, my father owned the building as Ernie's
Typewriter aka Ernie's Typewriter Printing, and, finally,
Ernie's Printing. My brother and I worked there during
summer months while in high school (as did Jim Russell
and Bill ?). I was fascinated by the remaining jail bars
in the basement and the graffiti etched in the walls. My
dad sold it for a "pretty penny" to those wanting
additional parking for the upgraded Desert Inn (Hanford
House). I returned from college one time to find it gone!
-Irene de la Bretonne Hays (61)
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>>From: Patricia de la Bretonne (65)
Re: Paul's Hobby Shop/Ernie's Printing
In the early days (mid to late 50s) when My Dad Ernie had
his shop in the half quonset hut beside the hobby shop, I
used to go over to look at polished rocks. Sometimes I
even got to buy a few. I loved them. It's really all I
remember looking at there. Regarding the cops
headquartering there (at the old hobby shop), there was a
jail cell in the basement. One year when the earth behind
the shop caved in, an old set of stairs down to the cell
was discovered. I also found an old key there. The
outside of the shop was covered in pebbles and broken
colored glass (painted over) which I used to pick off
sometimes. There were lilac bushes and anthills back
there, and I had a slingshot one summer that I used to
shoot towards the river. Sometimes cats and kittens lived
under the shop and Mom used to take care of them, once
bringing home a kitten"Bitsey" we had for a while.
Totally part of my young childhood, full of stuff to
discover.
-Patricia de la Bretonne (65)
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Brandy Brickey Rhett (91)
date: Jul 15 2001 2:45AM
To: ALL
(1) debbie grad 73-76 help me find... Need to find an old
friend soon. I knew her by Debbie Moore, but Moore was
her married name after high school. She married Brian
Moore and they had a daughter Amy in about 75-77. They
divorced about 78-79. It is VERY important I locate her
soon. If you have ANY idea's who I am talking about
and/or can help please e-mail me.
THANK YOU
-Brandy Brickey Rhett (91)
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>>From: John Lampkins (Day's Pay co-pilot)
Re: 8th Air Force Museum
Hello again, Maren.
I have received several responses to my original note
so I thought some might be interested in learning more
about the Mighty Eighth Air Force, in which "Day's Pay"
did such a gallant job.
The Mighty Eighth was formed in Savannah, Georgia in
1941. The members of the Eighth Air Force Historical
Society have established a museum in Savannah. Website
www.mighty8thmuseum.com will give you about
anything you care to know about the 8th. You may already
have this information but I'm sending this just in case.
-John Lampkins (Day's Pay co-pilot)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/17/01
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7 Bombers today:
Mike Clowes (54), Patti Jones (60),
Mary Ray (61), David Rivers (65),
Mike Davis (74), Kim Edgar (79),
Shelley Williams (84)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
Re: New Sandstorm Mailing Service
Does the website address change?
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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[Good question!! No, the website address will not change.
It is still AlumniSandstorm.com -Maren
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>>From: Patti Jones (60)
To: John Lampkins (Day's Pay co-pilot)
Glad you found our website. Really appreciate the
information you sent today. Would enjoy hearing your
experiences about the plane itself, how long you flew as
a co-pilot for Day's Pay. It's not often to have the
opportunity to hear first hand experiences to do with
things that have touched us Bombers. Thanks to Maren and
many others, the Alumni Sandstorm has afforded us to read
more experiences.
Re: Reports from Burt Pierard (59) and Ray Stein (64)
You've just eliminated any possibility in my mind
that the Bombers are the Bombers. Appreciate all your
study, leg work and documenting this for the Bombers
history.
Re: R2K+1
Recent health problems at the last minute kept me
from coming to R2K+1. Enjoyed all the various accounts
of the reunion plus pictures on website. Looking forward
to getting the Bomber Babes [luncheon] up and running
again in Sept.
See everyone at Club 40 in Sept.
Re: Fireworks
Four fireworks shows from my home in two weeks.
Three from my patio, the fourth a half minute walk to
watch from a hill shows me again how magnificent Larry
Mattingly (60) and his partners at Entertainment
Fireworks are.
The first one was at the Emerald Queen. Sitting in my
living room I kept hearing kabooms. Thought it was normal
logs being put on barges. When the light dawned I walked
down the road to see the excitement of the beginning of
fireworks for the Fourth of July.
The Fourth of July two of the shows went off at the
same time. Rustin Way in Tacoma and Cheney Stadium.
Simultaneously the Booms and the Blooms kept everyone
thrilled as the sound floated across the water. The tide
flats and water tend to double echo the sounds. About 40
people, family and friends, were here at my home.
Everybody agreed they are the best they have ever seen.
What a way to celebrate the Fourth.
-Patti Jones (60) ~ Browns Point, WA - Where the wind is
calming down and the temperatures are expected to
rise again. 54 degrees at 10:49PM
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>>From: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
To: All Bombers
I am writing today to share with all my excitement at
launching a Web site called "Uplifting Jokes And Stuff".
It was quite a learning experience and I want to thank
Maren for putting up with a lot of questions that now
seem pretty silly. She assured me that it would all come
together in time. After reading many less than
interesting computer manuals and picking the brain of
anyone that I could corner, I managed to pull it off.
I have launched a joke site where I plan to post the
funniest jokes that I can find. Besides a select array of
humor, my site will also provide you with uplifting,
thought provoking, and inspiring writings. There will
also be Quotes and Proverbs to supply you with some
wisdom to apply to your everyday life and pass on to
others. I hope that all of you will visit my site and
find it a site to bookmark [or add to your favorites].
I have not forgotten my roots, as you will see if you
click on links.
I have decided to hold off on placing a Submit A Joke
on my site for the world to send material and see if I
can keep getting enough material from friends, family,
and hopefully alumni first. If you would like to help me
make this site the most uplifting site on the web, you
can send jokes and stuff to my personal email address
[which you can find at the beginning of this entry].
Please put "Alumni" in the subject line... it will help
me to know which email is which.
Thanks.
-Mary Ray Henslee (61)
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>>From: David Rivers (65)
Re: Thanks Ray and Burt
Well, that was fun. I think they both did a great job
and showed total reserve in the telling. They both pretty
much had the same facts... as is often the case in any
"case", but each was able to weave the Bomber story into
a compelling argument for each side's case. I will not
let my bias show nor will I suggest that something that
happened in '65 has shaped my take on the whole thing
(think mushroom cloud and copyright).
Re: Important truth
Now... It is about time that young Richlanders
learned the truth about something really important...
THAT GARAGE BAND FROM THE WRONG SIDE OF THE RIVER DID NOT
INVENT "LOUIE LOUIE"! The credit actually goes to Richard
Berry... but anyone can write a song (well, not anyone...
but if you've heard Berry's version you know he didn't
really INVENT "Louie Louie" either... he just wrote it).
It was INVENTED by those bad boys of the Tacoma/Puyallup
area, Kent Morrill, Buck Ormsby and Rockin' Robin Roberts
that first broke lose with that wonderful Northwest
Anthem in 1958... to be reborn at record hops in our very
own tri-cities just a few years later... PR and the
Raiders picked it up in '63 and did a pretty decent
version... but no one... I mean no one did it worse than
those kids from Portland... and don't you forget it...
Remember... just because they say it often enough... DOES
NOT MAKE IT TRUE!
Re: Butch Manthei (65) update
For those who are wondering, Butch Manthei (65) is
doing much better in the burn unit at Harborview. Gary
Webb (64), Tony Harrah (65) and Gregor Hanson (65) have
all visited with him and say he is in good spirits and
will be back in Richland in a couple of weeks to finish
his treatment. He begins grafting tomorrow so think good
thoughts and pray 'em if you got 'em.
-David Rivers (65)
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>>From: Michael Davis (74)
Re: Bomber Nickname Research Project
Is it named after the plane, Day's Pay?
or
Does it represent the "bomb"?
I DON'T CARE!
Now, lay down, cold rag on the forehead, get some rest,
and GET OVER IT!!!!
-Michael Davis (74)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: Little League All Stars going to Scottsdale, AZ
The North Kitsap Little League All Star Team will be
representing "Washington State" this Saturday in
Scottsdale, AZ. The team will have to come up with air
fare & motel fees in less than a week. Does anyone have
suggestions on who to contact for Corporate sponsorship?
There are several kids who can't afford the trip and need
assistance. My boss, David Jones, is coaching this
team... he's
pretty excited and a little nervous trying to figure out
how to get the team there on such short notice. I would
appreciate any suggestions on collecting sponsorships. I
would also forward any encouraging messages or
recommendations that you coaches/former coaches wish to
pass on to him.
We have a few Bombers living here in Poulsbo... I
guess the Bomber DNA has had an influence on our baseball
team.
-Kim Edgar Leeming (79) ~ Poulsbo, WA
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>>From: Shelley Williams Robillard (84)
Re: Bomber Nickname Research Project
WOW! That about sums up my opinion on all of the
research Mr. Pierard and Mr. Stein did to back up their
opinions on how and why the Bombers became the Bombers.
Personally I have always thought people of the time were
thinking of either/or/and airplanes and bombs. Whatever
the reasons, I am proud of the name. I just wanted to
thank you all for your work, I REALLY ENJOYED reading the
accounts in your special reports.
-Shelley Williams Robillard (84)
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If you missed it, both reports are on the web at:
Bomber Mascot Website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/18/01
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12 Bombers and one Bomber Mom today:
Dick McCoy (45/46), Marian Howser (51), Bob Clowes (54)
Judy Willox (61), Dave Wittenbrock (63), Jim Hamilton (63)
Leoma Coles (63), Don Woods (64), Patty de la Bretonne (65)
Steve Piippo (70), Jim Anderson (72WB), Greg Alley (73)
Kris Klingman (Bomber Mom)
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NOTE: About the entry from Mike Davis (74) in the 7/17/01
Alumni Sandstorm. When Mike sends an entry, he "signs"
his entry "M. Davis" -- I'm the one who actually changes
that to "Mike Davis (74)" for him... yesterday - don't
ask me why - I changed "M. Davis" to "Michael Davis
(74)". Wanted to set the record straight because one
Bomber saw that "Michael" and thought Mike was changing
his name... Sorry about that, Mike!! -Maren
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>>From: Dick McCoy (45/46)
Re: Bomber Nickname Research Project
Research by Ray Stein (64) and Burt Pierard (59) is
very well done, as is the excellent article by Keith
Maupin (47). Ray does a great job, but I have to go along
with Burt and Keith, for the following reasons:.
1. The B17 was built in Seattle, and the Bomb was
partially a product of Hanford.
2. Richland was taken up with pride with that product in
October of 1945, Not in the Day's Pay or any other bomber.
3. My old friend Dale Gier (48) has been wrong in the
past, and will be in the future. He cannot be the final
authority on this matter. There are plenty of us old
folks that disagree with him.
4. The "Fly Boys" pertained to the Basketball team of
46/7 who were a run and gun team.
5. Any reference to the "Atoms" can't be taken seriously.
It was just a gleam in some sportswriter's eye. It
persisted after the Bomber name change only because the
Sandstorm came out bi-weekly.
6. Newsweek, NBC and the TCH got in a huff over the BOMB,
not some B17.
7. As Burt says, the logo tells the story.
8. I can't prove it, but I have long maintained that the
name change came not from the kids, but from Paul Nissen
and the Villager, and ultimately from the Army guys out
on Hunt Point. They made all the decisions in those long
ago days.
I do wish people would discontinue dissing the
Beavers. We were the bridge between the old Broncs and
the new Bombers. We instigated many of the traditions
that are still in use, The Sandstorm, The Columbian, the
Letterman's Club, etc. Joe Barker was just being Foxy
when he described how we took the Beaver emblems off our
sweaters, substituting the Bomber. I have a beautiful pic
of the first Letterman's Club meeting in the Spring of
45, and there were no Beaver emblems in sight. Where
would one buy them in that war year? If we did have them
we sure wouldn't have removed them.
I do agree with Ray Stein that the kids presently
attending the High School should have the last word on
the Bomber/Bomb mascot today. But they won't get that
opportunity. The revisionists began their work almost
immediately in 1945 and we will ultimately see the end of
the mushroom logo.
-Dick McCoy (45/46) - Bronc/Beaver/Bomber
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>>From: Marian Howser (51)
Re: Bomber Nickname Research Project
Thank You, I enjoyed reading all of your memories.
Sincerely,
-Marian Howser (51)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
Re: A&W Root Beer
Some months back several of us lamented on the
passing(?) of A&W Root Beer stands. They seemed to be a
diminishing breed. Today, on Oregon State Highway 34 at
the junction with I-5, I saw my first new one. Seems they
have teamed up with service stations and become part of
the junk food network.
Keeps up like this and I'll have to go to (gasp)
Denny's.
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
To: Mike Davis (74)
Hey Mike, you said: "I DON'T CARE!!!"
Indeed!! How can you NOT care about where your Bomber
family roots came from?
I took your advice and did get a cold rag to put on
my fevered brow, lay myself down and got some rest - all
because your entry gave me such a HEADACHE!!!
To: Burt Pierard (59) and Ray Stein (64)
I apologize, fellas, for "I DON'T CARE" and thank you
for the good job you both did and the time and effort
that you both put into this interesting research! I
enjoyed reading it and I am sure many of us did!!
Bomber Family Cheers (and durn proud of it!!),
-Judy Willox Hodge (61) ~ Richland ~ where I'm lovin' the
cooler weather!!
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>>From: Dave Wittenbrock (63)
To: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
I love a good joke , so much so that I find myself
contributing to the Sandstorm. I used Netscape 4.7 to
visit your site and, like Maren, was also not able to
activate any of the links. Hope this information helps
and I look forward to perusing your site.
Re: Bomber Name Research Project
A big thanks to Ray Stein (64) and Burt Pierard (59)
for their efforts to find the "facts" behind our
"Bombers" name. I enjoyed reading both arguments. It is
too bad that history is not taught this way in school
since "history" can be very dependent on the view point
of the historian.
Dave Wittenbrock (63) ~ Walnut Creek, CA - the sun has
returned but with moderate temperatures (thank goodness)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton (63)
To: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Having lived in Kirkland for nearly 30 years, and
having a long association with Kirkland National Little
League, we (the lovely Nancy and I) can't figure out why
this team is having to foot the bill for travel. Unless,
the team is playing in other than official Little League
tournaments. There seem to be a zillion "World Series"
held every summer that are named after baseball legends
(even Vic Bucolla, Nick Pasoot, and Steve Dalkowski), but
I thought the Little League Regional is always in San
Bernadino. When KNLL sent teams to Williamsport in '81
and '82 the league didn't have to pony up a dime.
I think this is probably a case of the coaches
keeping a good team together after they were eliminated
from tournament play, and getting high centered by their
own success. Can't imagine holding players responsible
for their own costs. I wouldn't want to play in
Scottsdale in late July... hope they draw the 4:30am
game.
Good luck finding the money, I know there aren't a
lot of extra bucks laying around and you can only have so
many car washes with this crappy weather.
Semper Bomberus, jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton (63)
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>>From: Leoma Coles (63)
To: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
I tried to get into your "jokes and stuff" and I
couldn't get any farther than the initial page. Will keep
watching to see if anyone else has any luck! Sounds like
fun, keep trying!!
This newsletter is a great way of keeping everyone in
touch...
Take care,
-Leoma Coles (63) ~ Salem, Or (where it's overcast and
cooling)
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>>From: Don Woods (64)
We all have opinions! I feel that the bombshell is
symbolic in many ways and should be kept. Too bad we
can't get a shell of a current bomb, which is polished
stainless steel.
-Don Woods (64)
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>>From: Patty de la Bretonne (65)
What happened to Butch Manthei 65? I missed
something. Could someone fill me in? Meanwhile, all
good thoughts go out to him and his family.
-Patty de la Bretonne (65)
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>>From: Steve Piippo (70)
Re: Bomber Nickname Research Project
To: Burt Pierard (59)
Thanks for 'resting your report.'
To: Ray 'navigator' Stein (64)
Great navigating and smooth landing.
-Steve Piippo (70)
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>>From: Jim Anderson (72WB)
RE: Bomber name
I've done some research recently, looking through old
papers and talking to old Richland citizens, and came
across some surprising information about the origin of
the Bomber name. I would like to share that.
The original name for the Richland High School team
was, in fact, the Pigropers. Jesse Langendorf, the first
football coach at RHS, came up with the name. At that
team the team was practicing on a small field next to a
pig farm near Kiona, as there was no field yet built in
Richland. Langendorf was a coaching genius, and paid
special attention to agility and fitness.
The story goes that he would have the team work on
quickness drills by running through the pig farm,
lassoing the swine and then carrying them around the
field to build strength and endurance. The local sports
writer for the Tri-City papers referred to them as "the
Pigropers", with the first published appearance of this
name showing up on September 11, 1879, in describing a
Richland victory over the hated rivals from Zillah.
More extensive and exhaustive research indicates the
name was changed to Bombers in 1919, and surprisingly had
nothing to do with bombs. At that time, the Pigroper
quarterback was a stylish young local lad Bob Merz, who
at 5'2 and 135 pounds was the largest player in the
Lesser Inland Empire league. For a few seasons, sentiment
had been brewing in Richland against the Pigroper
nickname.
Some felt it was hardly a dignified name, while
others felt it was unfair to the pigs. This was around
the same time that a national "Fairness to Pigs" movement
had caught fire, and tempers raged at town meetings as
neighbors were pitted against neighbors in the fiery
debate.
After a big win over Horse Heaven High, people
gathered outside the Pigroper locker room, chanting the
name of Merz, who had just set school records in several
offensive categories. People were chanting "Go Bob Merz!
Go Bob Merz!" Local sports writer Fritz Gildenknob, who
had developed hearing problems, wrote in the next day's
paper that "apparently the boys have a new nickname, as
the fans were chanting Go Bombers, Go Bombers." The name
stuck, and the rest is history.
Thank you for the opportunity to set the record
straight on this vitally important issue.
-Jim Anderson (72WB)
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[I understand documentation for Jim's theory may be
provided by Rod Serling. -Maren]
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To: Mike (or Michael) Davis (74)
To: the old Mike Davis, or the fake Mike Davis, or the
mystery Mike.
You are not proud to be a Bomber? Your Mom is a
Bomber mom. Are you a Finley man now? What's the mascot?
Is it the wildcats, the mud hens, dust devils, maniacs,
blue devils, bulldogs, or maybe the Mariners (bandwagon).
We will get you your own bomb.
Maybe Jim Van Wyck can get you a replica bomb from
the movie Pearl Harbor.
-Greg Alley (73) ~ In cool Richland in July???
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>>From: Kris Klingeman (Bomber Mom)
Re: Richland Instrumental Program Jobline
I am Kris Klingeman, Vice President of the
Instrumental Boosters.
The Richland High band is setting up a job line
to raise funds for their upcoming trip to "nationals"
in Nashville, TN over spring break 2002.
Got any work you need help with? Yard work,
housework, household projects, etc... just about
We have hard working dedicated kids... give them your
support.
Thank you,
-Kris Klingeman (Bomber Mom)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/19/01
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14 Bombers and one not-a-Bomber:
Dick Pierard (52), Mike Clowes (54),
Grover Shegrud (56), John Northover (59),
Audrey Eberhardt (61WB), Judy Willox (61),
Mary Ray (61), Roy Ballard (63),
Linda Reining (64), Shirley Collings (66),
Kathy Moore (69), Greg Alley (73),
Jim Rice (75), Kim Edgar (79),
Rev. John D. Ashbaugh,
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>>From: Dick Pierard (52)
Re: Bomber Nickname Research Project
I read the point-counterpoint piece on the Bomber
nickname origins with great interest. As one who was only
11 at the time but did have a lot of interest in what was
going on around me, I would have to say that the
utilization of the atomic bomb had to be the key factor.
I keenly recall the euphoria of those days in August 1945
and the enthusiasm in Richland that it was "our bomb"
that ended the war in the Pacific. (I might add, as a
historian, that I am convinced we would have used it in
Germany had it been available soon enough, but that is
another issue for another time.) It never occurred to me
as a Columbia High student, 1948-52, that my predecessors
at the school had adopted the nickname for any other
reason than the bomb which our parents had assisted in
producing. I vaguely recall during my sojourn in the big
Hanford trailer camp in 1944 that the construction
workers had raised the money to buy a B-17 by giving up a
day's earnings and a PR ballyhoo accompanied the effort,
but that was quickly forgotten. It obviously had made no
lasting impact, as the plant operations people living in
Richland were not willing to contribute to rescuing the
aircraft from the scrap heap. As for the bomber cheers,
etc., that is something that would naturally accompany
the use of such a nickname. We youths did not separate
out in our thinking the delivery of the atomic bomb from
conventional high explosive or incendiary bombs.
I think Burt's carefully researched and well-thought
out piece has pretty well laid the issue to rest. I hope
it gets the widest distribution. I would recommend its
publication in the Tri-City Herald, and the museum in
Richland ought to issue it as a pamphlet of some kind.
This is a part of our history that ought not to be
forgotten, and there is no need to try to cover it up
with some sort of modern-day political correctness
campaign. What happened, happened. Once again, Burt,
thanks for a fine job that has resolved a controversial
question of our past.
-Dick Pierard (52)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
To: Burt Pierard (59) and Ray Stein (64)
Way to go guys, well written arguments are always
worth more than rants. This being said, Ray, I'm sorry
but I've got to side with Burt; his argument was just a
little tighter on facts than yours.
To: Jim Anderson (72WB)
I remember Bob Merz. We used to herd them down
Saragossa way. Only then they came in cans, or was it
long neck bottles.
To: Greg Alley (73)
My sources tell me that the Finley Aardvarks have
recently changed to the Finley Widgets so as not to
offend the Ants Are Our Friends lobby.
Bomber Cheers of all kinds,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54) ~ Albany, OR
muggy and overcast
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>>From: Grover Shegrud (56)
Re: hobby shop
To: de la Bretonne sisters (61) (65)
I remember the hobby shop... spent a lot of time
there going with Kent Webb (56) buying model airplane
stuff. I remember the pebbles and glass exterior,
also... seems to me it was blue glass. I, too, would pick
off the glass on my way to the swimming pool... 1949-1952
time period.
-Grover Shegrud (56)
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>>From: John Northover (59)
Re: The BOMB[ers]
To: Mike Davis (74)
Michael,
Agree with you one hundred and 59% ... It is time to
get over the all this BOMBER name stuff ... Burt (59) and
Ray (64) both get A+ on their reports... I like the
idea of the rag on the head ... just move it a little
lower and a little twist ... and GAGGGGCCCHHH!!! ...
Perhaps the school should change their name to the
Richland "SPUDNUTS" ... Or the Richland "FLATTOPS" or the
Richland "A-Houses" or the Richland "B-Houses" or ...
Yatty, Yatty... Yacht!!!!
yours in perpetual confusion
-John Northover (59)
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>>From: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews (61WB)
To: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
I have a fairly new computer and I went to your page-
-my husband came into the room to see what I was laughing
about. It is great. I hope you don't mind that I passed
the address on to my children and some friends.
On another point I think I remember you, but I, also,
worked with a lady with the same name. Would you by any
chance remember me? If so I would like to hear from you.
I am enjoying everyone's comments, but as an army brat I
am going to keep my opinions to myself as I am not
politically correct.
-Audrey Eberhardt Mathews (61WB) ~ In DRY, HOT Central GA
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[Here is Judy's entry from yesterday... without
my editing. -Maren]
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
To: Michael Davis (74)
Hey Mike, I see you trying to sneak in the back door
with that new title, "Michael". Any way you want to slice
it fella you are still that "non-existant" person that
you so strongly decreed yourself to be back when, so that
means that your "non-existant" entry carries not so much
weight with this Bomber family, right?! "I DON'T CARE!!!"
indeed!! How can you NOT care about where your Bomber
family roots came from?
Now, I did indeed take your advice and did get a cold
rag to put on my fevered brow, lay myself down and got
some rest all because your entry gave me such a
HEADACHE!!! And in the famous words of that oh so sassy
waitress that hails out of Mel's diner--"Michael, kiss my
grits!!!" *G*!!
To: Burt Pierard and Ray Stein
I apologize fellas for "I DON'T CARE" and thank you
for the good job you both did and the time and effort
that you both put into this interesting research! I
enjoyed reading it and I am sure many of us did!! Carry
on for I know that you two exist!! LOL!!
Bomber Family Cheers (and durn proud of it!!),
-Judy Willox Hodge (61) ~ Richland - where I'm lovin' the
cooler weather!!
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>>From: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
To: All Bombers
Re: Uplifting Jokes And Stuff
Thanks to those that sent emails. Sorry to those with
Netscape that can't get the site to work and to those
that could go through the site, I hope you enjoyed
reading the material. I tried to keep the site simple so
that it would be compatible with most browsers and be
fast to download and easy to navigate, since people are
in a hurry nowadays. Even decided to take off the drop-
down menu that I had planned to put on every page because
it needed Frontpage server extensions and I wouldn't be
able to test it until it was actually on the internet
with my host's Frontpage server extensions. Did not count
on this, as the program is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is
What You Get) program and is suppose to be compatible
with Netscape. I used nothing on my site that specified a
later version than 4.0 of either Microsoft Explorer or
Netscape.
I am sure that I will eventually find out the
problem. If it turns out to be Microsoft and not me, then
Mr. Gates will be getting a less than friendly letter
from me letting him know that I am not a happy camper.
Since most people develop Web sites for the purpose of
eventually making money, a web development program should
without question be compatible with most browsers. I have
been told that there is no way to develop a Web site that
is perfect on every single persons browser and computer
because there are a lot of variables, but one would hope
for better than this and that it would at least work even
if it doesn't look as perfect as the original on some
browsers.
I started out with quite a bit of material edited and
ready to go, but if anyone wants to send me material, I
can be reading and editing it for future use since I know
that eventually I will probably be needing more material.
I will probably add more material to the site this
weekend, but don't want to over do it until I can sign up
with the search engines, which I can't do until my
problem is solved. Thanks to those that already sent
stuff and to anyone else, you can send it to my personal
email address. Placing Alumni in the subject line will
help me to sort out my mail.
-Mary Ray Henslee (61)
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>>From: Roy Ballard (63)
Maren,
The bomb has been removed from the high school and
damaged in the process. The superintendent had it removed
and stored in an old district van. The reason was that I
had not filled out the correct form, which I wasn't told
about when I contacted Steve Neill, Steve Potter and the
man in charge of the maintenance staff for the school
district. I have a meeting with the super. in the morning
to see what needs to be done. I hope this will come to a
simple end for all, but who knows. The district could
have simply called or asked to either remove it or wait
for the process to work it way through, but no, lets do
it this way.
I'll let you know the outcome.
-Roy Ballard (63)
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http://alumnisandstorm.com/Mascot/010719-NM-NOT-TCH.htm
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
To: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
Just thought I would put my "two-cents" in and let
you know I visited your site and I liked it. ;) Keep up
the good work... always nice to know that a "Bomber" can
"make the grade." ;)
-Linda Reining (64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - where the weather
is "cool" for July - thank goodness!
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins (66)
Re: Butch Manthei's (65) accident:
Butch is an exceptionally nice person. I pray for him and for
his family through this very emotional and tragic time.
-Shirley Collings Haskins (66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Kathie Moore Adair (69)
Re: the New Bomb
Heard on the 11:30 news tonight, on KEPR, that the
new Bomb was cut out and removed by the school district,
saying that the Bomber Alumni's did not have proper
approval to install the Bomb. Supposed to be a meeting
with Alumni and the school board to resolve the issue. I
think this needs some Bomber response, as in some letters
to the school board and the Tri-City Herald Editor. So if
anyone out there believes in the Bomb, here is your
chance. I do understand that as Bombers we are not all in
agreement here, and I respect that, but I do believe in a
majority ruling.
So let's get to it. Once a Bomber always a Bomber.
Tri-City Herald
Letters to the Editor
107 N. Cascade
Kennewick, WA 99336
Richland School Board
c/o Richland Public School Administration
615 Snow Avenue
Richland, WA 99352
-Kathie Moore Adair (69) ~ in quiet, cool West Richland
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>>From: Greg Alley (73)
To: Jim Anderson (72WB)
Can I buy the rights to your Pigroper story? You can
write the screenplay and Van Wyck can produce. Marty
Scorcese can direct. Gone With the Pigroper, The Bomber
Story, I just can't come up with a title yet. Its
brilliant.
-Greg Alley (73) ~ Alive and glowing in the nuclear city.
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>>From: Jim Rice (75)
RE: Jim Anderson's (72WB) research
Thanks for the excellent and authoritative history of
the Bombers (nee Pigropers). That explains the whole
"pigskin" thing, too. And don't forget the role that wide
receiver Tommy Newcomb played in that win over Horse
Heaven ("the Fillies") -- it was Fritz Gildenknob's poor
hearing that gave us the immortal "Nuke 'em" cheer as
well.
-Jim Rice (75)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: Little League Playoffs
Does anyone know how many times the Richland Little
League took State, and gone onto Western States Regionals
or even the Little League World Series?
For those of you who didn't know, Aaron Sele (Pitcher
for the Mariners) is from Poulsbo WA... his mother works
at the High School. He played on the North Kitsap Little
League as well as the high school team, Here's a link if
anyone's interested:
http://baseball.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=5
062
To: Jim Hamilton (63)
It's my understanding that the North Kitsap Little
League has come up with $2800, plus any donations that
they receive from sponsors (the airline tickets alone are
close to $6000, hotel fees $2500 and food ?), the team
and parents, have to come up with the rest. The coach
figures that total cost will be around $10,000. The
parents and team are currently going from one local
business to another asking for donations, so far they
have collected $5200 in two days.
(Apparently, the Little League would cover the full
costs of 11 & 12 year old team, but not the "Big League"
the kids on this team are 17 & 18 year olds, they all
attend the High School here in Poulsbo). The Leagues
focus is on the little guys.
If the team wins the games in Scottsdale, their
expenses are taken care of after that. The team will then
board a plane to South Carolina for the Little League
World Series. This is the first time that the North
Kitsap Little League has had any team go to Regional.
For those of you who live in the Scottsdale, AZ area
and want to watch some great baseball, the team "NK"
North Kitsap Little League (team color; Navy Blue &
White), will be playing at the Scottsdale Stadium -
Indian School Park. The games start on Monday (Not sure
of the time yet, 5:30, 7:00 or 8:00. If you watch, be
sure to stop by and say hi to the head coach "David
Jones" and let him know you are a Richland Bomber.
To: Coaches/Former Coaches
If you have any words of wisdom about Regionals or
the World Series that you'd like share, or wish to pass
on best wishes/encourgement, email me and I'll forward it
to the coach.
Bomber Cheers!
-Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
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>>From: Rev. John D. Ashbaugh (not-a-Bomber)
Re: Mr. Ashbaugh, Jefferson teacher, 1957-58
Trying to find your Mr. Ashbaugh to see if he is
related. Any information on how to contact him would be
greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
In His Service,
-Rev. John D. Ashbaugh, PA-C, V-Pres. Ashbaugh Family
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/20/01
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Letter from Superintendent Semler
Sandra Atwater (51), Burt Pierard (59),
John Adkins (62), Jeannie Walsh (63),
Teresa DeVine (64), Chuck Monasmith (65),
Karen Schildknecht (67), Patrick Goble (71),
Mike Davis (74), Jill Lytle (82),
Jenny Smart (87)
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I've put the TCH article on the Bomber Mascot Website
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>>from: Rich Semler, Supt. of Schools - R.S.D.
Re: bombshell info
July 19, 2001
Dear Richland High School alumni and friends,
I wanted to clarify why the deactivated bombshell was
removed from the Richland High School gymnasium on July
18, 2001. The Richland School District has an official
policy for accepting gifts. The policy states that all
gifts must be approved and accepted by the Richland
School Board. In this case, the bombshell was installed
before board members had an opportunity to consider the
gift request.
In addition, there are obvious political overtones that
surround this particular gift. I know that the Richland
High alums who worked on this project had good
intentions, but there are strong feelings on the other
side as to whether a bombshell should be placed on the
Richland High School campus. It is for these reasons that
the District has a policy requiring final board approval.
It is appropriate that our elected officials make this
decision rather than myself, other staff or private
citizens.
Consequently, I have placed this item on the August 14
school board meeting agenda. Board members will have an
opportunity to review the gift proposal, listen to public
comment and then make a decision on whether to accept the
bombshell or not. I encourage interested community
members to attend the meeting. The meeting will be held
at the Administration Building, 615 Snow Avenue,
beginning at 6:30 pm.
Sincerely,
Rich Semler
Superintendent
Richland School District
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>>From: Sandra Atwater Boyd (51)
I have read that some people do not believe it was
a good thing that we used the bomb to end the war.
That makes me think of where I was when it did
happen. My Dad loved to fish and he saved his gas
rationing coupons so he would have enough to go to Idaho
to fish. He, my Grandmother and I were in Northern Idaho
and my Dad went to the country store to get the paper and
that is how he found out what he had been doing. He was
so proud that he had been a part of that!
We now have a neighbor that was in the war and he
said that plans had been made to invade Japan. He said
that so many of our men would have been wounded and
killed. Everyone that he knew were so very glad that the
bomb had been dropped!
Just wonder where everyone was when that big event
occurred.
-Sandra Atwater Boyd (51)
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>>From: Burt Pierard (59)
To Arms! To Arms! The PC Police are coming!
I may be a bit paranoid here, but since I don't
believe in coincidences, the removal of our new bomb by
Superintendent Semler the next day after my attempt to
expose the Day's Pay fraud at RHS was published, is
mighty suspicious (retaliation?). It is time that we
Bomber Alumni say "Enough is Enough" and show the School
Board what Bomber Pride is all about.
Check John Adkins' (62) submittal for addresses and
phone numbers of the School Board members and take pen or
phone in hand and tell them WE WANT OUR BOMB BACK!
Also, be ready to make a mass showing of force at
the Aug. 14 Board Meeting (if we haven't got our bomb
back by then). We really need to give Roy Ballard (63)
all the support and backing that we can to show our
appreciation for all his work and our disgust with the
Richland Schools Administration.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard (59) ~ Monroe, WA
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>>From: John Adkins (62)
Re: The New Bomber Bomb
If we, as Bomber Alumni, do not step forward and express
our views regarding the placement of the new mascot bomb
- then we, as Bomber Alumni, should never complain about
its status.
This item, I am told, will be discussed at an August 14th
School Board meeting. The School board should have the
full benefit of our feelings.
For those who feel moved to contact any or all the
Richland School Board members regarding the gift and its
current status here is a list of the members, their
addresses and their phone numbers. (apparently they are
not connected via e-mail)
RICHLAND SCHOOL BOARD
Members of the Richland School Board are elected by
local residents. Each board member serves a four-year
term. You are welcome to contact your elected board
members if you have any questions or comments about the
Richland School District.
Meg Weiss, President
Term expires November 2001
201 West Greenbriar, Richland
627-1933 (h)
John Steach, Vice President
Term expires November 2003
345 Snyder Road, Richland
375-3307
James L. Peterson
Term expires November 2003
2309 Camas Ave., Richland
375-1645
Mary Guay, Legislative Rep.
Term expires November 2001
2312 Hood, Apt. B, Richland
375-1171 (h) 375-1176 (w)
Phyllis Struck Strickler
Term expires November 2003
1015 McPherson, Richland
943-2444
-John Adkins (62) ~ Richland - The temperature is fine -
but some tempers are a little warm
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>>From: Jeanie Walsh Williamson (63)
Re: We can't take this sitting down!
Bombers Unite!!
The removal of our mascot is really rotten. Some
of the school board members are probably graduates of
Yakima High or Pasco and they are pea green with envy
that we are such a GREAT school. I say we fight the
good fight to keep our name sake The Bombers!!
-Jeanie Walsh Williamson, "Gold Medal Class of 63"
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>>From: Teresa DeVine Knirck (64)
Re: Mr. Ashbaugh
I have been interested in the two Ashbaughs who have
written in recently to Sandstorm. Those who attended
Jefferson Elementary may have had Benny Ashbaugh for
sixth grade. He was the greatest - taught us lots, but
allowed us to do some pretty creative things (for those
days) -Don Doud (64), do you remember the play you wrote
and we put on? I think Jo Miles (64) has our "yearbook"
from that year. If anyone has any info on where Mr.
Ashbaugh and his family went after he left Richland, I
would like to know. Lots of good memories from that year.
I think our class pic is on line somewhere.
-Teresa DeVine Knirck (64)
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>>From: Chuck Monasmith (65)
Re: One Question, One Statement
Many thanks and great respect for the research done
by Burt Pierard (59) and Ray Stein (64). Even thanks to
Jim "Bob Merz theory" Anderson (72).
Did a little "Lazy man" research. Hit the Google
search engine for "Bomber". 17 of the first 20 hits were
sports teams. Of course the Bay City Bombers (both
Roller Derby and Ice Hockey). Also got a hit on the Big
Bombers (Japanese soccer), the Essendon Bombers
(Australia Football Club). of course got a hit on the
Bronx Bombers (NY Yankees).
My statement will be:
The Bombers is great name for team. Airplanes, Fat Man,
Fat Man, Airplanes...Get over it people.
WE ARE THE BOMBERS, THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOMBERS.
'nuf said
My question.
Why did I not get a hit for the RHS (really Col Hi) Bombers?
-Chuck Monasmith (65)
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>>From: Karen Schildknecht Mateo (67)
To: Mike Davis (74)
Re: Shaking things up
So, Mike, is this what you meant when we were
visiting out in Ponch's garage?? I thought you meant that
we needed some humor... look what you started!! At least
I can still see you, so you haven't disappeared
completely. Keep 'em guessing... and keep on walking. It
looks good on you.
Oh, and I'll expect you to pick up some little
whirlygig for Bonnie next time you come to my yard sale.
Don't forget!
-Karen Schildknecht Mateo (67)
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>>From: Patrick Goble (71)
Re: its time to act
It is time for EVERYONE TO GET THE PEOPLE BY THE
THROAT WHO ARE TRYING TO KILL THE BOMBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everyone who wants Richland High School's mascot to stay
the same needs to write to or e-mail the Richland School
District and tell them we want our history left alone.
There have been many efforts to get little digs into this
proud school history and the latest is the cutting of the
BOMB out of the high school gym. The sorry excuse of not
having all the correct paperwork done was used to cut the
BOMB from the gym when a few simple phone calls could
have gotten the information and any needed clearance
without trying to ruin the hard work of some BOMBER
ALUMNI. If you feel strongly about this send an e-mail to
the Richland School District and to the Tri-City Herald
and let them know we will not take this laying down.
The Richland School District can be reached at
http://www.rsd.edu click "Contact R.S.D.".
...and if you are [in Richland] on the 14th of August there
will be a Richland School District Board meeting at 6:30 pm at 615
Snow, Richland, WA.
SHOW YOUR BOMBER PRIDE STAND UP FOR THE BOMB.
-Patrick Goble (71)
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
Re: Removal of Bomb
Fellow alum,
Roy Ballard (63) and his cohorts went to a lot of
trouble to donate the bomb to our alma mater. I find it
disheartening that the administration has decided to
remove it to appease a small minority. (They claim it
was removed because the installment procedure did not
go through the proper channels. Give me a break!)
So what do we do? Do we accept this politically
motivated action or do we voice our opinion? I say,
since we are the majority, let's have our voice heard.
Apparently, there will be a board meeting on August 14
where this topic will be discussed. You need to be there!
Numbers speak volumes.
But, also, you can do much more. Get that old piece
of plywood out of the garage, slap some paint on it, and
make a sign voicing your desire to "Return the Bomb!"
Can you image the effect of driving through this
community and seeing yard after yard with signs posted?
The MORE THE BETTER! Let's support Roy and his friends
and get the bomb back up where it belongs.
Don't just say you're going to do it. DO IT!
-Mike Davis (74)
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>>From: Jil Lytle Smith (82)
Re: Removal of the Bomb
I am a Bomber alumni and also a Bomber Mom. My
daughter who will be a sophomore at Richland High this
fall had some strong feelings about the article in the
Tri City Herald. This is what she had to say about it:
It was great that one of the Alumni donated that bomb
shell. What a way to show pride in our school. We need
more people to do special things for Richland High. There
are too many negative things going on and its nice to see
something positive happen. The school district shouldn't
make such a big deal about someone contributing the bomb
shell to Richland High school. Its something positive
that will add to the school spirit. Having it there for
all to see and know how much spirit we Richland Bombers
have will not harm anyone. I say put that bomb shell back
where it belongs!!
I agree. A big thanks Roy Ballard (63) for installing
the gift... I hope it all works out and that bombshell
has a permanent home in the foyer between the gyms where
it belongs.
-Jil Lytle Smith (82)
S. Smith '04
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>>From: Jenny Smart Page (87)
Re: TCH web site
Just a quick warning about submitting a letter to the
Herald via their web site. Be sure to simply e-mail it to
them (but not as an attachment), and DO NOT use the form
on the web page. When I last checked (within the last two
months), when a letter was submitted via the form, it was
not really submitted, just sent off into the great
unknown of the cyber-world. This means they never receive
it! And, although I have pointed this out to them (more
than once), as far as I know, they have failed to fix the
problem. Be on the safe side, and just e-mail or snail
mail them a note. Oh, be sure to keep it under 200 words,
or they won't print it either (picky, picky, picky,
aren't they?).
-Jenny Smart Page (87) ~ West Richland, WA
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11 Bombers, 1 Bomber GB today:
Note from Rich Semler, Supt. of Schools - R.S.D.
Jerry Swain (54), Mike Clowes (54),
Marla Jo Lowman (55), Richard Anderson (60),
Stephanie Dawson (60), Judy Willox (61),
Sandra Genoway (62), Jim Hamilton (63),
George Last (71), Maggie Gilstrap (74),
Kim Edgar (79), Paul Hodson (2005GB),
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>>From: Rich Semler
Re: Permission
Since I was not in my office at the completion of my
letter to the [Alumni] Sandstorm, I had asked Steve
Aagard, our communication officer to route my letter to
the [Alumni] Sandstorm. It is authentic -
Rich Semler, Superintendent, Richland School District.
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>>From: Jerry Swain (54)
Re: Atoms, Bombs, Bombers et al...
Congratulations to Burt [Pierard-59] & Ray [Stein-64]
The research and rhetorical efforts you both put
forth was outstanding. I moved to Richland with my
parents (Millard & Jessie Swain) in June of 1945 and the
first major event I remember was the dust storm that
chased all of us swimmers out of the downtown pool on a
warm afternoon in June. I have racked my memory, but
cannot remember anything about the naming of the High
School teams and mascot. I hardly think any nine year old
in Mrs. Puderbaugh's fifth grade class at Lewis and Clark
would. I do remember Atomic Frontier Days, Nuclear
symbols and mushroom clouds in later years on high school
signs and clothing worn by cheer leaders and pep squads.
I also remember pollywogs at Welsian Way and sixth grade
class in a quonset hut. I also know that the B-17 never
delivered a nuclear weapon or carried one. At the B-17
50th Anniversary in 1985 I was fortunate enough to get a
ride on and fly "Sentimental Journey" the B-17 from the
CAF. If the bomb and airplane are considered together,
the B-29 must be airplane of choice. Therefore, I must
conclude that pride in weapon was the motivation for the
"Bomber" name, not the conventional weapon carrying B-17.
Have a spudnut for me, Lloyd and Linda!
-Jerry Swain (54)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
To: Chuck Monasmith (65)
Like you, I tried a quick research on the web. Under
"Bombers" I did find one reference to the band, but
apparently that link is out of service. However, using
the words "Richland Bombers" there were about 2000 hits.
I only looked at the first page, and all were Col-Hi
(RHS) related.
Let the Bomber Cheer be "Save our Bomb!"
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
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>>From: Marla Jo Lowman Kenitzer (55)
Re: The Bomb
Congrats to all those who had a hand in the "Bomb"
issue. It has been fun to read all the background "stuff"
- I learned quite a bit.
I guess the latest controversy -the removal of the
bomb casing from the RHS - has sparked quite a response
from alumni. I for one have always been proud to be a
Bomber and I don't know of anyone who I went to school
with who isn't. I'll leave all the in-fighting to those
who don't have anything better to do, and continue to
remember good old Col Hi and the great friends I grew up
with. If I was still a Richlandite you can bet I would be
roasting the Superintendent and School Board (or whoever
decided to remove the bomb casing) -what a crock! They
ought to be more concerned about educating our kids and
less about getting headlines.
-Marla Jo Lowman Kenitzer (55) ~ Sunny Wonderful West Point
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>>From: Richard Anderson (60)
To: Roy Ballard (63)
Roy,
Is Semler going to provide you (or anybody) with an
advance copy of the agenda item; i.e., the complete text
of whatever resolution that (presumably) he has come up
with?
Also, is it Semler's intention to have whatever he
comes up with enacted at the meeting of the 14th, or to
present it as a first draft?
Yesterday I wrote the following to Maren regarding
Steve Aagaard's forwarding of Semler's memo to the
Sandstorm:
>Isn't Semler's note just a classic example of
>bureaucracy in action? He had to know that his
>heavy-handed action was going to provoke an uproar.
>Looks like somebody at RSD is taking this opportunity
>to force the issue (of the Bomber name itself, I fear).
>I doubt that Semler himself would do this - he doesn't
>have a dog in this fight that I know of - but somebody
>put him up to the drastic action taken in his name.
Perhaps I was wrong in assuming that Semler doesn't have
a dog in this fight. Do you have any further information
on this point?
Regarding the possibility of a recall of the school board
members who vote in favor of the resolution [to eliminate
"Bombers" as the official nickname of our school]: I am
going to prepare a Sandstorm entry urging concerned
residents of RSD to file as a school board candidate for
the fall election -- filing is FREE (amazing!). The
filing period is next week; strangely enough the RSD
website tells you how to go about it
http://www.rsd.edu. Recall elections are nasty
business; filing for a position on the board is a serious
shot across the current board's bow. Of course, being a
school board member entails more than selecting school
nicknames (sigh).
Bomber cheers,
-Richard Anderson (60), Asst. Alumni Sandstorm Editor
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>>From: Stephanie Dawson Janicek (60)
Re: Note on Richland School Board
FYI, the "Phyllis Strickler" who is on the Richland
Wchool Board is actually Phyllis Struck Strickler (60).
I don't know if any of the other members are Bombers.
-Stephanie Dawson Janicek (60)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
To: Mike Davis (74)
Atta boy Mike!! Ya really came through when it
mattered the most!! Now I KNOW that you are really one of
us, that you do exist and are as proud of our heritage as
all of us are! I am really proud to be one of your Bomber
sisters!! Ya gotta be proud of him BJ, he's back!! *G*!!
-Judy Willox Hodge (61) ~ Richland
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>>From: Sandra Genoway (62)
To: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
Uplifting Jokes [website] works on Netscape
Communicator 4.7, Netscape 6, Internet Explorer and
MSN Explorer, except it doesn't fit the page as well
on MSN (that is typical). Nice site!
-Sandra Genoway (62)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton (63)
Re: Louie, Louie, We gotta go
Read in the Seattle Times today [7/19/01] that the
Fabulous Wailers are playing this weekend in White
Center. Gotta think it's Saturday night, but they gave
(206) 762-6793 as an information number. Now I never go
to Rat City, but it's as close to the old Spanish Castle
as you Wailer fans are ever gonna get. They ain't gonna
last forever, this might be your last chance.
That'll be Pitts out there dirty boppin'.
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton (63) ~ Kirkland, WA - where the Lattés are
cheaper than the beer, but the art galleries are
open 'til 10pm.
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>>From: George Last (71)
Re: Class of '71 Reunion - Missing classmates
It is getting close. Our 30th reunion is August 10,
11, and 12th and we have not heard from many of you. Send
your registration form in right away. If you don't have
one go to http://members.aol.com/rhsbombers71/index.htm
or just let us know you are coming.
Also, we are still having difficulty finding a number
of classmates, see below.
If you know where any of these people are, please
send us any information you have - address, phone no, e-
mail, etc., or have them contact us directly.
Please contact:
George Last or Dennis Strege
Gary Ackerman; Willard Matthew Airhart;
Valerie Alexander Huffman; Janet Allessio;
James Andersen; Wayne Anderson; William Ayotte;
Hanan Ayoubi Mondo; David Baird; Timothy Barlen;
Sheryl Bartlett Lester; Harold Bates; Robin Beary;
Kristine Bement Clayton; Sally Bennett Hoffman;
Ron Bishop; John Boason; Pat Bolger; Mike Boolen;
Sandy Brenden Stredwick; Scott Brittain;
Darrell Brodhead; Janet Brown Dudra; Janice Brown Ward;
Sandy Brusseau; John Buchanan; Leslie Buntin;
Paola Calanca; Patricia Carter; Betty Childress;
Maxine Childress; Janine Cleverly; Noel Clifford Jones;
Tim Cobb; John "Jack" Compton; Mike Cook; Roger Cook;
Michael Crouch; James Degan; Craig Destree;
Linda DeVine Tisdale; Charlotte Drake; David Dumler;
Doug Duncan; Susan Ellwein; Todd Erickson;
Peter Esselman; Becki Feranti; Ken Gable; Sam Garman;
Loria (Norma?) Gates; Donna Gauger; Deborah Gear;
Vickie Gordon; Tim Gosney; Kathy Hale Brooks;
Jim Handshuh; Stuart Hanneman; Pamela Hardy Grigware;
Gary Harmon; Patty Harris Kennedy; Lloyd Haymond;
Randy Hendricks; Edna Hendrickson; Dorothy Hovermale;
Sherry Hull; Charles Humrickhouse; Steven Huntley;
Joseph Jackson; Jeanne Jaske; Robert Jensen;
Steve "Taco" Jimenez; Mary Kelleher; Carol Kendall;
John Kenitzer; Michael Kilgore; Evelyn Knight;
Kathlene Koehler; Ronald Kohlas; LuWanna Koontz Airhart;
Darlene Lasater Snow; David (Greg) Lawson; John Lee;
Jack LeMoine; Sandra Leonard Day; Jacqueline Levine;
Thomas Lutton; Jeralynn Lyso; Roxi Maher; Rick Marrell;
Leanne Mason Lusher; Karen Matuszewski; Michael Mayouski;
David McCullugh; David McGee; Jill Meinke Dyson;
Duane Merrill; Mark Mishima; Kevin Moore; David Moss;
Mike Mudd; Richard Muller; Esther Nash Witherspoon;
Patti Neibaur; Judith Nelson; Sharon Nelson Portor;
Andy Newcomb; Patricia Norton; Martha O'Connell;
Patrick Parmer; Tom Patin; Janet Paul Dickenson;
Eric Phinney; Paul Phinney; Steven Pierce; Judith Porter;
Steven Preece; Vanessa Pugh; Cindy Quane Dingman;
Jim Rassmussen; Donald Rector; Deborah Reynolds;
Louis Reynolds; Mark Richman; Barbara Ridgeway;
Dennis Riste; Chrysti Robertson; Mary Beth Rowe;
Curtis Russell; John Sams; David Sears; Gary Sebade;
Barbara Shafer; Ed Shanett; William Sickles;
Laura Sinnard Harbert; Rodney Slagle; Bryan Smith;
Robert Smith; Patricia Spencer; Terry Splattstoesser;
Janice Starr; Steven Stever; Greg Stinsman; Elias Suazo;
Gene Swift; Rebbeca Swinney; Debra Thomas Lanz;
Kurt Thompson; Lee Thompson; Tim Thompson;
Marcia Thorson Jensen; Norma Thurston Crain; Harley Tuck;
James Turner; Debbie Vining; Dan Waller; Roy Walston;
Roger Ware; Clyde Webb; Richard Webber; Linda Weeks;
George "Rick" Weetman; Mary Wellington Harris;
Lawrence West; Ruth Wett; Carl Wilson; Patrick Woodruff;
Richard Wycoff.
Thanks,
-George Last (71)
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>>From: Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara (74)
Re: The bomb
Could someone send those of us who do not live in
Richland email addresses of the board members who will be
voting on this issue?
If I were to put "Return the Bomb" up in my yard on
Crooked Lake, AK (ten miles from Big Lake, AK) my
neighbors would really think I was nuts. However, it
would give my B & B guests something to talk about.
-Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara (74)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: Suggestion: Form Letter
I know a lot of alumni will want to respond, but
because of lack of time, can't really find the right
words to say or a number of reasons, probably won't let
their voices be heard. So, if someone out there is good
at writing letters, they may want to submit one to the
Alumni Sandstorm, so that folks can copy it and sign
their name and either mail it or email it. I'd offer, but
I'm not the best letter writer and it would probably have
more meaning from someone attended school during the war.
The more letters we get out the better the outcome.
Also, someone might want to suggest to the school
board, that they move their meeting to a larger place
(Like the School Auditorium or Boy's Gym -I'm not
familiar with how big the Administration Bldg. is), so
everyone can attend. I've seen city council meetings here
in Poulsbo, where people had to stand out in the parking
lot because the crowd had exceeded the fire code. I
really don't think they know what kind of support the
bomb has.
I'll be sending off my letter as soon as I compose it.
-Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
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letters@tri-cityherald.com
or
Tri-City Herald
Letters to the Editor
P.O. Box 2608
Tri-Cities, WA 99302
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>>From: Paul J. Hodson (2005GB) (Gonna Be)
To: My Bomber Family
When I heard the news this morning about what the
people at RHS administration did to that beautiful bomb
that some alumni built, I was very angry!! For the past
two years now, I have patiently waited to become a new
member of the Bomber family. I have seen how the Bombers
come together at gatherings like the R2K reunions and at
my grandma's reunion this summer and the love, caring and
pride that they seem to have for one another. I cannot
imagine why anybody would have a problem with that. Their
mascot does not represent hate, but pride in the job that
their parents did well. It represents the love that they
all seem to have for each other. How can this be a bad
thing? I really want that bomb to stay in the foyer there
at Richland High School. I took some video footage of it
at the R2K+1 reunion and thought it was a perfect mascot
for the school. I also like the mushroom cloud in that
foyer too and the Day's Pay on the wall of the building.
Please let these things stay, I want to be a BOMBER!!!!!!
My grandma wants to move out of our apartment into a
big house so bad, and she could do that right now if we
moved to Burbank. But she knows how bad I want to be a
Bomber, so she is still in this little apartment and
hating it because she loves me. I told her this morning
that if RHS was not going to keep the name, mascots and
the logos and put that bomb back in the school that I
didn't care if we moved to Burbank. After waiting for two
years to become a Bomber, I hope that this privilege is
not taken away from me. If it is going to be, then my
grandma should have her house now.
Bomber Wishes to Everybody,
-Paul J. Hodson (2005 GB) (Gonna Be) (I HOPE!!) ~
Richland ~ I HOPE!! Hahaha!!!
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/22/01
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10 Bombers and 1 Bomber Mom today:
Dick Roberts (49), Burt Pierard (59),
Jack Grouell (61), Sandra Genoway (62),
Roy Ballard (63), Gary Setbacken (64),
Linda Reining (64), Rick Valentine (68),
Jeanne LaCroix (77), Jil Lytle (82),
B.J. Davis (Bomber Mom),
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>>From: Richard "Dick" Roberts (49)
To: Ray Stein (64) and Burt Pierard (59)
Congratulations to you both. Your treatise on the
origin of the "Bombers" was well researched, well
written, well presented and certainly represented a lot
of hard work. Thanks for the effort.
I first read the Stein report which was starting to
convince me that maybe because of my maturity and the 50
years that had passed since the naming that I was
probably wrong and the Bombers were named after the "Days
Pay". Perhaps Dale Gier (48) was right.
Then I read the Pierard report and my little gray
cells were returned to my original thinking, the Bombers
were named after the "Bomb". How foolish of me to be
swayed otherwise. But what about Dale Gier. Thank you
Dick McCoy (46) for suggesting that Dale's been wrong
before. That took care of that matter.
Because of my bias I reread the Stein report which
shed no further light on the issue. The Pierard report
clearly outlines and substantiates that we were named
after the Bomb. I remember that Joe Barker, teacher,
coach, principal, superintendent, was a no nonsense,
straight forward man of integrity without any ax to grind
and I believe his story, "...the original idea of the
word "Bombers" was the atomic bomb, not an airplane as it
is now used."
Personally, the "Days Pay" bomber never entered my
mind until this debate started a couple of years or so
ago. Since 1945, the date of the change from Beavers to
Bombers, it has always been foremost in my mind that we
were named after the "Bomb". "Days Pay"? Something that
my dad contributed to when we lived in Hanford.
The local museum says we were named after the bomber
instead of the bomb. I hope some of you locals will
convince the authorities the errors of their way.
Now we have the School Board messing around with
history. I hope you all will go to the meeting and share
your views. They will all get a letter from me.
-Richard "Dick" Roberts (49)
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Dick's letter to the School board:
July 21, 2001
Meg Weiss, President
Richland High School Board of Trustees
201 West Greenbriar
Richland, WA 99352
Dear Ms. Weiss,
I am a 1949 graduate of Richland High School. In
1945, when I was a freshman, the mascot name was changed
from Beavers to Bombers. The origin of the name,
"Bombers" has been thoroughly researched and the outcome,
in my opinion, and that which reflects my thinking over
the past 50 years, is that we were named after the bomb
and not the Days Pay bomber. Any attempt to change the
origin of the name would not reflect history, would be
dishonest and would be a disservice to the alumni of RHS
and to the future students and graduates. Joe Barker,
teacher, coach, principal and superintendent said, "…the
original idea of the word "Bombers" was the atom bomb,
not an airplane as it is now used." Coach Barker was a
no nonsense, straight forward man of integrity.
It would be difficult for the school board to
change the course of history because of some ideological,
contemporary view that some people may have. Please do
the right thing, maintain the historical perspective and
keep us all proud of being alumni of the Richland High
School Bombers. The bombshell must be returned. Go
Bombers!!
Richard "Dick" Roberts
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>>From: Burt Pierard (59)
To: All Bomber Minutemen & Minutewomen
Re: The Bomb Removal Protest
OK folks. We've got our marching orders and the
movement is growing! Thanks to Sandra Genoway (62), in
yesterday's Sandbox #127, we have all the hints and
instructions necessary for the Protest Meeting on Aug.
14, but there is much that we need to do before then.
Namely, keep those cards, letters and phone calls
flooding in! Thanks to Supt. Rich Semler (yesterday's
Alumni Sandstorm), we now have his email address and I recommend
that we fill his Inbox for his arrival at his office on Monday.
Keep the pressure on and we will prevail! I assure
you I will be in Richland on August 14th along with the
hundreds of others.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard (59) ~ Monroe, WA
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>>From: Jack Grouell (61)
Re: Consider a repost?
I originally posted this in the Alumni Sandstorm in
September, 1998. It seems to have some relevance to the
current discussion of "The Bomb"
It is inevitable that any discussion of Richland will
eventually touch on the reason for its existence, which
was to provide a place to live for the thousands of
workers and their families who were there to build and
operate the Hanford facility. While those workers were
engaged in this effort, thousands more were fighting in
the battlefields of the Pacific and Europe.
My dad was one of those GIs and, in 1945, after
fighting in the Battle of the Bulge and some of the other
battles leading to the defeat of nazi Germany, he was
being held in a camp in France, awaiting shipment to the
Pacific for the invasion of Japan. The bombing of two
cities in Japan with nuclear weapons made that invasion
unnecessary and my dad was sent home, along with
thousands of other GIs, many of whom would not have
survived the ongoing war with Japan.
Am I sorry there was a bomb? I am sorry there was a
war. I am grateful that there was a way to end it without
further unnecessary loss of life on both sides. Was it
necessary to use the Bomb? Was ANY of it necessary? The
debate will never be resolved. What is resolved is that
the war ended without an invasion, and lots of dads came
home. The people who built Hanford have nothing to be
ashamed of.
Jack Grouell - September, 1998
July 21, 2001
Today I would add that we must never forget the
tragedy that was WW II, and we can not tolerate the
efforts of those who would re-write the history of that
time out of context and with the intention of making the
horrible facts of war socially acceptable and politically
correct. The heritage of Richland is "The Bomb" and that
can not be changed.
-Jack Grouell (61)
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>>From: Sandra Genoway (62)
Re: RHS MASCOT - THE BOMB
Dear Bomber alumni,
How is this for a letter?
From the beginning of Hanford, many of the parents of
Richland High School alumni, and many of those alumni,
themselves, have been dedicated to, and some have given
their lives, their health and well being for, the purpose
of the research advancement and use of nuclear energy,
creation of weapons and nuclear medicine. We alumni take
pride in the fact that our community was involved in
ending the most tragic of world wars, WWII. In the fight
for world peace and democracy, the United States built a
bigger and better deterrent weapon -- the atom bomb -- and
deployed it first! We won!
Although no bombs were built at Hanford, the
necessary substances involved in making an atom bomb were
produced there. Many of us feel and know that having a
strong arsenal of weapons, including the most awesome and
terrible atomic weapon ever known to man, has probably
been the greatest reminder to our enemies that if they
mess with Uncle Sam, they can expect substantial damage
in retaliation.
We Columbia High/Richland High School BOMBERS, alumni
and our parents, are proud for what our mascot stands. We
want the beautifully-crafted bombshell, donated to the
BOMBERS by some BOMBER alumni, to be repaired and
returned, immediately!
(You may use any or all of this as your letter signed by
you, if you wish.)
-Sandra Genoway (62)
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>>From: Roy Ballard (63)
Just a note that Semler also told me. The school
board will make the decision to accept the mascot bomb,
or not accept. Also, that the school board would also
decide whether or not to keep the name bombers and the
plane or bomb.
Did I hear the word RECALL IN THE FUTURE??????
-Roy Ballard (the great class of 1963) - as are all of
the other classes of Columbia High Or Richland High
School!!!!!!!!
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>>From: Gary Setbacken (64)
Re: The Bomb
I have been reading all the comments, here is mine.
My father was a Marine in WWll. He was scheduled to
invade Japan until the Bombs. Estimates of American dead
from the invasion exceed 300,000. He could have been one
of them and I would not be typing this.
We are Bombers because of the Atomic Bomb and I'm very
proud of it.
Semper Fi,
-Gary Setbacken (64) (USMC)
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
Re: David Rivers (65) and the "Bomb"
I think David should type a letter for all of us to
sign and publish it in the Alumni Sandstorm and then we
can copy and paste and forward it to those "illustrious"
members of the school board!
I was sent a copy of the letter he is sending to the
school board and he put his thoughts into words better
than I can!
Many Bomber cheers for David!
-Linda Reining (64)
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>>From: Rick Valentine (68)
Re: Proud To Be A Bomber
To: Supt. Semler
Mr. Semler:
I would like to take this opportunity to express my
disappointment over the Bomb issue. As usual this has
become a bureaucratic nightmare and has been very poorly
handled. Richland should be proud of its legacy and it's
part in ending WWII. Put the Bomb back and let RHS be
proud of it's legacy.
-Rick Valentine (RHS Class of 1968)
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>>From: Jeanne LaCroix Grant (77)
Re: Brandy Brickey Rhett (91) Looking for Debbie Moore
First of all she is not a Richland Bomber... she
actually graduated in California. I am a (77) graduate,
and she is my step-sister. She is here local... E-mail me
and I will give you all the particulars.
-Jeanne LaCroix Grant (77)
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>>From: Jil Lytle Smith (82)
Re: the bomb
Let's remind those who think that having the bomb
(shell) in place is a bad idea just what the bomb is.....
THE BOMB IS A SYMBOL OF STRENGTH, IT PRESERVES THE PEACE.
-Jil Lytle Smith (82)
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
To: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
I'm very proud of him [Mike Davis (74)], Judy, but
not because he is a Bomber... he has always had his
priorities straight.
-BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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2 Bombers today:
Maren Smyth (64) and Jeff Curtis (69)
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>>From: Maren Smyth (64)
Re: RHS Nickname/Mascot
*Every* submission today concerned itself with
the controversy surrounding the RHS Nickname/Mascot;
therefore, I've moved ALL this stuff (except the entry
from Jeff) to THE SANDBOX and you can read all those
entries at:
http://THE.SANDBOX.tripod.com/htm100up/BOX128.htm
We are also starting a new "RHS Nickname/Mascot
Newsletter" as a supplement to the Alumni Sandstorm which
will be edited by Richard Anderson (60) and you will be
able to filter the Newsletter to your trash if you don't
wish to read entries on that particular subject.
Re: R2K+1
There's a 31-picture "slide show" from R2K+1 at:
http://R2K99352.tripod.com/index01.html
Re: All Columbians online project
Project is progressing... Burt Pierard (59) has
scanned MANY Columbians and sent CDs to me with the
Columbians on them. In the last couple of months, the
Columbians that I have put online are:
'44, '45, '46, '47, '48, '49, '50, and '51. I'm working
on the 1952 Columbian now. Check out the website... there
are other class Columbians put online by others.
All Online Columbians
Bomber cheers,
Maren Smyth (64)
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>>From: Jeff Curtis (69)
On Becoming a Beaver (...shudder):
The sirens wailed on Tuesday
The children hit the decks
In crouched repose 'neath wooden desks
Hands covered heads and necks
It seemed to us a game then
A break from math and all
We'd giggle yes, we'd fidget
And await the all-clear call
When it came we all crawled out
And clambered to our chairs
We then resumed our studies
Safe from world affairs
I worried about homework
I worried about grades
I worried if she'd like me,
The pretty girl with braids
I never worried very long
About the threat of wars
If or when the bomb would drop
Within domestic shores
Was it because I knew about
The work our parents did?
Not really, cause after all
I was just a kid
No, my concerns had more to do
With maximizing fun
Of skating and of swimming,
Enjoying desert sun
Of Freeze Tag and Red Rover,
Mother May I Please
I'll take my dime and spend some time
Down at the Tastee Freeze
I was free to wander
I was free to roam
Never wonder, never worry
'Bout the safety of my home
And I was free to do all this,
Engage in childish toils
Without the hunger, pain or fear
Endured on foreign soils
Because of what they did here
They focused their careers
The steel men and the fitters,
The Corps of Engineers
On building for the future
Of making war not last
Its horror and its carnage
Relegated to the past
When all was done and truth was told
The awful power proved
The fireballs that lit the Earth
Should not again be used
Don't be ashamed of what was done
Don't hide it in the past
The benefits of history
Once forgotten just don't last
We do not wish to glorify
The violence or the waste
Or argue here semantics
Of ethics or bad taste
We associate with its power
And its intended use
We do not praise but vilify
Those intending its abuse
We all are children of an age
Where the atom held its sway
Its protection and its power
Was meant to light the way
And so I am Bomber
And a Bomber I will stay
I will not lose this label
'Cause you took the bomb away
That was just a hunk of steel
An icon, nothing more
The Bomber that is in me
Isn't bolted to a floor
Its rooted in my history
It never goes away
And it is responsible
For what I am today
So if true intent says "lose the name"
And the bomb's a place to start
You'll never, ever drop the bomb
That's in a Bomber's heart
-Jeff Curtis (69) ~ Seattle, WA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/24/01
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Clarence Fulcher (51) and Gloria Adams (54),
Judy Willox (61), Mary Mike Hartnett (61),
Mary Ray (61), Betty Noble (63),
Dena Evans (64WB), Jo Conrad (65)
Judi Wilson (65), Judy Farris (70),
Jim Anderson (72WB)
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QUESTION FROM AN ANONYMOUS BOMBER:
...what does the "WB" mean after some writers' names?
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WB = WannaBe OR WouldaBeen
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>>From: Clarence Fulcher (51) and Gloria Adams Fulcher (54)
To: Jeff Curtis (69)
OUTSTANDING, Jeff, simply outstanding. No one has
ever said it better!!
-Clarence Fulcher (51) and Gloria Adams Fulcher (54)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
To: Jeff Curtis (69)
Way to write Jeff!! I really liked your poem in the
Sandstorm of 7/23/01. It does say just about everything
that a Bomber would feel and want people to know. Great
job!!
Bomber Cheers,
-Judy Willox Hodge (61) ~ Richland ~ getting warmer!
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>>From: Mary Mike Hartnett (61)
Re: Larry Coryell (61)
Larry was in town [Portland, OR] yesterday... What a
great concert!! He is so cool, and such a sweetie pie.
Really, one of the best jazz guitarists out there!
-Mary Mike Hartnett (61)
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>>From: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
To: All Bombers
Re: Uplifting Jokes and Stuff
Some have written to ask for the site address so included
it with my email again.
A quick update, as I am very tired. I am in the process
of changing all the Text Boxes to Tables and hope to be
through in the next few days. I theorize that this may be
the problem since I think that they are new to Frontpage
2002. Anyone who has used PowerPoint is probably familiar
with Text Boxes. They have the advantage of being a
little easier to work with than Tables unless you use
Tables a lot and are familiar with them. I have found
some real disadvantage with the Text Boxes though and
probably would have chosen to change the web site anyway.
Better now than before I add too many more pages. As some
of you who may have tried to print material may have
found, the pages as they are now do not print out very
satisfactorily. If you do a selective print, the print
starts in the middle of the page and spits out empty
pages beyond what you selected. Not good for a joke site
where people may want to print out material. I have found
that the Tables make printing much more acceptable, as
the print starts at the top of the page and only prints
out what you have selected without extra pages coming out
of your printer. The Text Boxes and the Happy Face in the
Title Box have also been creating an extra file for each
page, which has also been worrisome and causes a longer
upload time. This will be eliminated now.
Only wish that there had been some warning of these
things in the Manual that came with the program or the
big 2 inch thick book that I bought. For anyone who
decides to use Frontpage 2002 in the future, these are
things that I have learned the hard way.
To: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews (61WB)
Thanks for your comments about the site in the
[Alumni] Sandstorm and I do intend to write as you
requested, but have been soooo busy.
-Mary Ray Henslee (61)
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>>From: Bett Noble Giedd (63)
Re: Linda Reining Pitchford (64)
Those who know Linda, as she has contributed often
to the [Alumni] Sandstorm, should know she just lost her
mother and she herself suffered from a blood clot to her
left lung. Linda was -- and still is -- planning to fly
into Pasco on August 4th to attend to family matters.
She always signs off her e-mail to me "hugs, Linda."
She would be more than ready for any "Bomber" hugs from
you. Let her know you care.
-Bett Noble Giedd (63)
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>>From: Dena Evans Harr (64WB)
Re: Jeff Curtis' poem
I have been reading the [Alumni] Sandstorm for a
few months now, and I do not believe that I have read
anything as heart warming as your poem. Very few people
can put there feelings on paper as you did. I am going
to print it and frame it, if you don't mind.
Sincerely,
-Dena Evans Harr (64WB)
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>>From: Jo Conrad Bott (65)
To: Jeff Curtis (69)
That was one terrific article that says it all.
Thanks,
-Jo Conrad Bott (65)
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>>From: Judi Wilson Johnson (65)
To: Jeff Curtis (69)
Thanks, Jeff. Very well said!!
-Judi Wilson Johnson (65)
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>>From: Judy Farris Rick (70)
To: Jeff Curtis (69)
As usual, Jeff, you are right on! We all have that
same pride! Thanks for the poem.
-Judy Farris Rick (70) ~ writing from beautiful
Vancouver, WA USA
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>>From: Jim Anderson (72WB)
Re: The weather
I played golf today, it was sunny and 75, such a
beautiful day. It reminded me of when I first played,
it was at Shamnapum in Richland in 1969. My neighbors,
Jim Bixler (72) and Dick Cartmell (73) loved to play,
and we'd spend almost every day there, it was only one
dollar! I think our parents loved it too, as it was a
fine way to get the kids out of the house for a buck.
I'm about as skilled now as I was then, but today's
outing in Seattle evoked strong and positive memories
of walking around in the sun in Richland.
-Jim Anderson (72WB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/25/01
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy (45/46), Anna May Wann (49)
Bob Clowes (54), Patti Snider (65)
Bill Wingfield (67), Renee Huff (71)
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>>From: Dick McCoy (45/46)
To: Jeff Curtis (69)
Jeff,
I thought your poem excellent, but you just had to
take a shot at the Beavers, didn't you.
Former Beaver (shudder)
-Dick McCoy (45/46)
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>>From: Anna May "Ann" Wann Thompson (49)
To: Jeff Curtis (69)
...from an old gal 20 years your senior - I love you.
- Your poem says it all. Your poem alone tells the
school board the whole story and what being a Bomber
means to all of us. You did us proud!!!!!.
To: Dick Roberts (49)
What happened to your trip to the Seattle area in
June, I didn't hear from you?
Just got in from a dinner cruise on the Sound and the
weather is beautiful in Seattle and Redmond. Hope to see
lots of you at the Club 40 reunion in September.
-Anna May "Ann" Wann Thompson (49)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54)
To: Jeff Curtis (69)
I must add my thanks to you, Jeff, for the thoughts
you put to "paper". I like to think it calmed things down
a bit.
Now, what was this noise about building a "Krispy
Kreme" monument in Howard Amon Park?
Bomber Cheers
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes (54) ~ warm Albany, OR (and
it ain't a dry heat)
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>>From: Patti Snider Miller (65)
To: Jeff Curtis (69)
That is a great poem, ever thought about publishing
poems? I agree, I couldn't have said it better.
Just another note:
I hope some of you got to see the Beegees Concert on
Fox Family channel tuesday July 24th, it is so fun to
hear the 'old' songs! Does anyone remember what Andy Gibb
died from?
Bomber Cheers,
-Patti Snider Miller (65)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (67)
To: Jeff Curtis (69)
That poem said it all. I hope that the RHS school
board meeting on 8/14 is packed with Bomber Alumni. That
would be awesome.
-Bill Wingfield (67) ~ Augusta, GA
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Renee Huff Bjornard (71)
Date: Mon Jul 23 15:41:41 2001
I'll be thinking of you as I miss this 30th reunion
Hi classmates of '71 ~
I just received notice of our class reunion in a few
weeks and will miss the festivities; which is really a
shame as my brothers Jeff and Jody will be visiting
Richland July 29th - Aug. 5th, and I'm going to miss that
too! I remarried in 1999 to the sweetest, kindest man
(incidentally, I found him in Richland). We left the
nuclear industry and are in the process of breaking into
the music industry here in sunny Florida. My husband,
Trond, is a gifted music composer and licensed captain
(that's why we're in the Ft. Lauderdale area). Be
watching the Weather Channel as he will be interviewed
for his own "Perfect Storm" experience last year out of
Cape Hatteras and has been inspired to express his
"mindscape" in an orchestral piece. Our web-site Media
Music Productions will be up and running soon. I am
employed as a marketing assistant to a financial planner
enjoying the benefits of my recent degree fr
-Renee Huff Bjornard (71)
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[NOTE: The RHS Guestbook will only hold a LIMITED
message... I believe Renee's was cut off... -Maren]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/26/01
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Charlotte Dossett (51), Margo Compton (60)
Jeff DeMeyer (62), Sandra Genoway (62)
James Becker (83), Mandy Holmes (97)
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>>From: Charlotte Dossett Holden (51)
To: Anna May "Ann" Wann Thompson (49)
Hi Anna May,
Nice to know you are still in the Seattle area. I
live in Bellevue within 1 block of Bell Square. Perhaps
we could have lunch sometime.
-Charlotte Dossett Holden (51)
(Sister of Joanne Dossett MacLean-Kennedy (49-RIP)
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>>From: Margo Compton Lacarde (60)
When I graduated from Col Hi in 1960, I did not order
a class ring. Does anyone know how I might be able to get
one at this late date? Thanks.
-Margo Compton Lacarde (60) ~ San Antonio, TX where it is
HOT HOT HOT)
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[Margaret -- Depends on the company that made the '60
class rings... if somebody from '60 will check the inside
of their class ring, the company name should be there...
Herff-Jones made the '64 class rings and I've got a flyer
from Herff-Jones which states that they don't keep the
special dies used to create the rings that are more than
30 years old. I suspect if another company made the '60
class rings, they have a similar policy about special
dies. -Maren]
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>>From: Jeff DeMeyer (62)
Re: 1962's 40th class reunion
Where are you?
We have lost contact with the following people and
need to find them for our 40th class reunion.
Richard Dean, David Bell, Carole Brown Westphal,
Rod Shanks, Jan Nelson Lattin, Keith Crownover,
Don Curtis, Saralyn Reil Curtis, Carol Buchanan Krinke,
Doug Burns, Judy Clarke Tembreull, Mary Jane Douglass,
Maxine Dowd, Ron Dykes, Ken Elliot, Roger Farber,
Margaret Gibson Tucker, Patricia Hahn, Clark Hall,
Linda Hanson Toth, Tom Harmon, Faye Heneghen Dukes,
David Henry, Doug Hilderbrant, Gearld Hooper,
Lesie Lang Dalton, Freddie Lenhart, Richard Lloyd,
Patty McCue Huthinson, Ben Miles, Bob Mitchell,
Anona Niles Carvetti, Carole Petterson, Chuck Smith,
Margaret Smith, Judy Stewart Hunt, Suzann Tabbe,
Lloyd Taylor, Sue Tomlinson Yount, Carl Vance,
Laurel Vlacil Murry, Mary Wamsley, Walter Webb,
Linda Whitaker Kadlec, Dave Wilson, Kathy Wilson,
Valeree Workman Offerman, Yvonne Wright, Darris Yeager.
If you know the whereabouts of any of the people
above, please contact me.
Thank You and Bomber Cheer,
-Jeff DeMeyer (62)
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>>From: Sandra Genoway (62)
Re: Bee Gees
To: Patti Snider Miller (65)
Dear, poor Andy Gibb died from a stomach infection. I
have always been a Bee Gee's fan, too. Sorry, I missed
their concert, but like to watch the old videos on VH-1,
when they play them. I especially like some of the 80s
stuff.
-Sandra Genoway (62)
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>>From: James Becker (83)
To: Patti Snider Miller (65)
Re: Andy Gibb
He died the way many addict die... trying to quit. He
had went into rehab., was clean for a bit, and was making
a musical comeback. Then when he relapsed his resistant
was low, so he overdosed. I wasn't a big fan, but I'm
always rooting for the individual who makes a effort to
quit a drug they're hooked on.
-James Becker (83) ~ sunny in Seattle, perfect night for
going to the Mariners!
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>>From: Mandy Holmes Taylor (97)
Greetings to all Bombers from sunny Southern
California. Well, it's been cloudy and cooler lately,
but it's still summer.
To: Patti Snider Miller (65)
Andy Gibb died of a heart infection though I believe
he had drug/alcohol problems as well. I was only nine
years old when he died, so I can't really say that I
remember well. My knowledge of the Bee Gees and Andy is
from my mother's tutelage and as young as I am, 22, I
know quite a bit about that era of music.
To: anyone who will help quench thirst for knowledge
I grew up in Richland but know frighteningly little
of the "early" days of the 40s and such. I've begun some
reading on my own and searching for the history of all
the names in the area. Who was Howard Amon, for one, and
anything else that anyone wants to tell me. I want to
know about where I grew up so I can in due time teach my
children and my husband why I'm so proud of being a
Bomber (for more reasons than Richland was a pretty darn
cool place to grow up).
Thanks and keep the Bomber spirit alive!
Green and gold veined,
-Mandy Holmes Taylor (97)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/27/01
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9 Bombers and a Bomber Birthday today:
Ralph Myrick (57), Margo Heiling (57)
Burt Pierard (59), Patti Jones (60)
Mary Ray (61), Bob Mattson (64)
Dena Evans (64WB), Gary Behymer (64)
Rick Maddy (67)
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Re: Bomber Birthday Wishes
For those who might know Vern Lawson (49), he is
turning 70 on August 7th and I know he would love hearing
from old friends - perhaps a card, email or call.
If you want Vern's address or phone number, ask Maren.
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>>From: Ralph Myrick (51)
Re: Looking for person
To: all Bombers of 40s and 50s
I have had a call from Brad Cutshall (51) and was
trying to recall a person whose nickname was "Pinhead."
Can anyone remember who this was?
-Ralph Myrick (51)
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>>From: Margo Heiling Barron (57)
Re: Howard Amon and early Richland history
To: Mandy Holmes Taylor (97)
In 1892 Nelson Rich of Prosser and Howard Amon of
Richland formed a "Benton Land and Water Company" and
began digging the irrigation ditch to bring water to the
area. In 1905 Rich and Amon reorganized their holdings
under the name "Benton Water Company" and located the
town of Richland. Also in that year Howard Amon bought
Ben Rosencrance's Richland land and platted the townsite.
Rosencrance had purchased the land from the railroad in
1880 at a price of 50 cents an acre. Howard's son,
William, built the Richland Bank, which still stands
today at the northeast corner of Lee and George
Washington Way. The bank was constructed from concrete
bricks, which were manufactured by a small concrete block
factory, about where the tennis courts are at Howard Amon
Park today. In 1910 Howard Amon deeded Amon Park to the
city, which probably explains where the park got its
name.
A lot of interesting facts derived from news
clippings, data, etc., were published as a booklet and
titled "The Long Road to Self-Government," The History of
Richland, Washington, 1943-1968. I believe Paul Beardsley
of Richland is the author.
-Margo Heiling Barron (57)
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>>From: Burt Pierard (59)
To: all (56), (57) & (58) grads
Re: Need to borrow a 1956 Columbian
Help! I need to borrow a copy of the 1956 Columbian
to complete the "Columbians on CD Project" through 1959.
If you have a '56 book and are interested in loaning it
to me for scanning, please contact me by email or by
phoning me at (360) 805-0277. If the annual needs any
repair (like cover coming loose, pages starting to come
loose, etc.), I have a Book Binder in Seattle who will
spiff it up, at my expense. Most of the annuals I've
borrowed up to this time have been returned in better
condition than I received them.
I am hoping to find somebody in Western Washington
and east of Puget Sound but if I have to drive farther, I
will do it. I treat these annuals as valuable, historical
documents so I have always driven to pick them up and
return -- I don't trust the Postal Service.
If you can help me out (and lots of people still on
the Waiting List for CD Vol. III), let me know.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard (59) ~ Monroe, WA BPierard98@aol.com
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>>From: Patti Jones (60)
To: Margo Compton Lacarde (60)
Re: 1960 Class Ring
Inside the 1960 class ring is c, which is circled,
Josten 10K.
Called 800 information tonight to find that Josten is
still in business. They still make class rings for high
school and college. The phone # is. 1-800-962-9092. Enjoy
wearing your class ring when you receive it Margo.
Re: Class Ring and Mushroom Cloud
My class ring had been a normal part of my everyday
jewelry since high school. In 1982 working for a company
that was very biased I was confronted about the ring. The
people became incessant about it so decided to remove it.
(The company closed within a year.)
Every class reunion I would put the ring back on,
then remove it after. It was always interesting at class
reunions, that classmates would see mine then tell
stories of what happened to theirs, which made it fun to
wear.
Inside was always the pride of being a Bomber. Just
before R2K I put the ring back on my finger, there it
remains. Realizing now that I could not explain the
pride of being a Bomber was what kept me from wearing it
in front of the biased people.
There is a heart inside, inbred like family, of being
a Bomber. With pride, wearing my class ring, is a joy.
The ring may be scrutinized by others, but this Bomber
will wear it in pride from now on.
Would enjoy hearing more stories about class rings.
Bomber Forever
-Patti Jones (60)
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>>From: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
To: All Bombers
Re: Uplifting Jokes and Stuff
Uploaded a new version. I have been told by some of
you with Netscape that were not able to get the links to
work before, that they are now working. Will write more
another time. Am soooo tired!
If you like the site and want to help make the site a
success and keep it going, you may contribute jokes and dtiff/
If you like the site, please tell a friend. Most
sites make it by word of mouth and that is what I am
hoping for.
Thanks,
-Mary Ray Henslee (61)
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>>From: Bob Mattson (64)
Re: Radiation victims offered help
Bombers,
In this morning's sunrise edition of the Oregonian
(7/26/01) there is this article concerning people made
ill by exposure to radiation or dangerous substances
while doing national defense work. Officially called the
Energy Employees Compensation Resource Center, will open
it's doors this Monday, located in Kennewick. "Our goal
is to take care of the men and women who were harmed as
quickly as possible," said Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao
in a news release. The Hanford resource center is one of
ten opening around the country. Between 650,000 and
750,000 workers nation wide may have been exposed to
radiation, beryllium and silica. "These workers gave
their labor - and many of them gave their health - in the
service and protection of our country during the Cold
War." The center was established under a 2000 law that
provides defense workers who contracted radiation-related
cancer, berylline disease or chronic silicosis with a
$150,000 lump-sum payment. If the worker has died, the
payment could go to the relatives. It gave no phone or e-
mail address of any kind. God bless us, Bomber Bob 64
-Bob Mattson (64)
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>>From: Dena Evans Harr (64WB)
Re: An unbelievable alumni
I have talked with a dozen or so people about what is
happening in Richland and the variety of feelings that
have been voiced.
None of them can believe that a school has a daily
newsletter, let alone the amount of people that seem to
read it. I print it out daily and the average page count
is 4. (I haven't counted the number of submissions on a
daily basis though).
You should all be proud of the way you wear the
"green and gold". I have raised four daughters, still
have a son in 9th grade, and at no time did their alumni
ever show the pride that Columbia High (Richland High)
has shown.
With circumstances I had no control over, I left
Richland in the beginning of my senior year, but my
brother, Jerry Evans, graduated in '64. I did attend his
graduation ceremony, and I cried most of the way through
it. Reason being is that I missed Richland and the
friends that I left behind at Columbia High.
Do any of you remember the green and gold bumble bee
that was sold at the school as a mirror hanger? I just
thought of that little guy the other day and wondered
where mine ever ended up.
To: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
Thanks for the note. Ask DeeDee about my e-mailing
her. I don't think that I could send two of those.
-Dena Evans Harr (64WB) ~ Living in Pittsburg, CA - near
San Francisco, CA where the weather can't make up
its mind.
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
Re: Class Rings
I, too, am missing a class ring. Any of you artists
want to design one? I'm sure we could find a number of
'folk' that would purchase a "Bomber Alumni Ring"!
Count me in...
-Gary Behymer (64) ~ Somewhere in Colfax, WW
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[Count me in, too!!!! -Maren]
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>>From: Rick Maddy (67)
To: Mandy Holmes Taylor (97)
Here is a very special book:
"Tales of Richland, White Bluffs and Hanford 1805-1943";
Martha Berry Parker; 1979
Here you can see who passes on a daily basis:
Here you can find Andy Gibb and just about everyone else:
http://www.findadeath.com/(click on Directory when you get there)
-Rick Maddy (67)
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[Cyndy Brooks (68 webmaster) has scanned
"Tales of Richland, White Bluffs and Hanford 1805-1943"
Martha Berry Parker's Book
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/28/01
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary Triem (47), Margo Heiling (57)
Margo Compton (60), Judy Willox (61)
Jeanie Walsh (63), Jil Lytle (82)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery (47)
To: Ralph Myrick (51)
Re: "Pinhead"
"Pinhead" was the affectionate nickname of
Delbert Massey (47-RIP)... some of us in '47 were
proud to call him friend. He always had a smile and
lived life to the fullest.
-Mary Triem Mowery (47) ~ Richland and Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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>>From: Margo Heiling Barron (57)
Re: Class Rings
I, too, lost my class ring - in the summer of '57
while swimming with some classmates in the "rapids" of
the Yakima River near West Richland somewhere. It
actually just slid off my finger - maybe it was too
large. Sometimes I wonder if anyone ever found it or if
it is at the bottom of the river somewhere.
Just as a curiosity, does anyone in the class of '57
still have one and can you tell me who made it?
-Margo Heiling Barron (57)
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>>From: Margo Compton Lacarde (60)
To: Gary Behymer (64)
Re: Class Rings
What a great idea. A "Bomber Alumni Ring". I may hold
off on trying to get a class ring made. Would much rather
have a Bomber Alumni Ring if someone can figure out how
to get it made. Anyone have any ideas? Of course, it must
have the mushroom cloud on it.
Bomber Forever (even if my husband can't understand it).
-Margo Compton Lacarde (60) ~ San Antonio, TX - where we
"might" get some rain soon.
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
To: Burt Pierard (59)
Jeez Burt, do you have to stop doing the Columbians
on CD at the year of 1959? Couldn't ya just keep going
with them? I would be willing to loan you my '59, '60 and
'61 annuals if you did!! Could ya huh, huh, huh!! *G*!
To: Patti Jones (60)
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I have wondered for
years how to replace my ring that was just about totally
obliterated with my ex-husband's excessive wearing of
mine. He took it from me shortly after I got it and would
not give it back! He was a mechanic and literally wore
the ring down to no more than a lump of 10k gold. You
couldn't see my year, my initials, the engraving on the
inside was gone and the insignia was unidentifiable!! I
always did hate him for that and now you know why he is
an ex-husband!! LOL!! NEVER mess with a Bomber huh? Oh
yeh, and he did finally give it back--in that lump form!!
LOL!! I have to think that the same company did the class
of 61 rings that did yours and I am going to give them a
call today! Thanks again!!
To: Gary Behymer (64) and Maren (64)
Re: Alumni Class Ring
Yep, yep, yep!! Count me in three!!!!
Bomber Cheers,
-Judy Willox Hodge (61) ~ Richland - where the traffic is
horrible and the noise on the river is deafening!!
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>>From: Jeanie Walsh (63)
Re: Class Ring...
I lost my class ring down the kitchen sink the second
week I had it. My Mom always thought I gave it to
Jon Burnley (63-RIP). If there is a push to place orders
for l963 class rings, count me in... I don't care what it costs...
-Jeanie Walsh (63) ~ Simi Valley, CA -where it's Chamber
of Commerce weather and Home of the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library...
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>From the FIRST Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Jil Lytle Smith (82)
Date: Tue Jul 24 21:46:40 2001
reunions/old buds
Just wanted to say Hi! to the class of '82...
would love to hear what everyone is up to!
-Jil Lytle Smith (82)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Patti Jones (60), Susie Shaver (63)
David Rivers (65), Shirley Collings (66)
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>>From: Patti Jones (60)
Re: Class Ring
To: Margo Compton Lacarde (60)
What a great idea to come up with an alumni ring. It
goes right along with everything the Bombers have been
doing. Then I could wear two rings with a mushroom cloud,
making a double statement. LOL
Margo also e-mailed me that she had talked to
Josten's. They do not have the die cast any longer for the
1960 ring.
Leonard Peters (60) e-mailed me that he knows the
Jostens representative for the Tri-City area. If we can
get four or five years of class rings together from class
years 55 to 60 (or more years) we could come up with a
design that benefits the years of the Bombers.
Meeting with the Josten's representative during Club
40 week-end would probably draw a lot of class rings
together. Then the representative could help us draw
together a good design.
I would be willing to head this project.
To: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
YOU'RE WELCOME
-Patti Jones (60) ~ Browns Point, WA - where the
temperature has fallen to 65 degrees and the wind is
somewhat warm. Watched the largest ship in the world
go out last night in all her glory.
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>>From: Susie Shaver Caldwell (63)
I have a friend (engineer) that is staying in the
Tri-Cities, and wants to know where to go for a good
meal. As I'm living in Olympia now, I can't advise him.
He will be there for 8 weeks, so please let me know great
places to dine... e-mail me. Thanks
-Susie Shaver Caldwell (63)
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>>From: David Rivers (65)
To: Gary Behymer (64)
Re: Class Ring
Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers (65)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins (66)
Re: Ron Stull (66WB) and brother, Steve Stull (69)
"Stulls seek Senior Success," from the Seattle PI
2001-07-17-PI-Stulls.htm
A note from Greg Poynor (66)
-- Original Message --
From: Greg Poynor
To: Shirley and Dennis Haskins
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 7:44 AM
Subject: Ron Stull
Hello Way Down South,
The last I heard of Ron Stull, back about the time I
got drafted in 1968, he had left school, joined the Army
and was assigned to play golf in Japan for Army Special
Services.
Greg Poynor
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Re: ...from article:
"Always a promising player, Steve Stull won three
consecutive state championships for Richland High
School - still the only local school boy to pull
this feat."
Sounds like that ole' ball is still 'sailing!"
F.. O.. R.. E..!
Re: Butch Manthei (65)
Is there any new information regarding
"Butch" Manthei?
-Shirley Collings Haskins (66) ~ Richland
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/30/01
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19 Bombers today:
Anna May Wann (49), Lois "Pat" McCrarey (50)
Bob Harmon (51), Ralph Myrick (51)
Jerry Oakley (51), Curt Donahue (53)
Linda Sommers (57), Margo Compton (60)
Audrey Eberhardt (61WB), Judy Willox (61)
Rose Boswell (61), Betty Marois (63)
DeeDee Willox (64), Gary Behymer (64)
Linda Reining (64), Maren Smyth (64)
David Rivers (65), Rod Brewer (65)
Pam Pyle (69)
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>>From: Anna May (Ann) Wann Thompson (49)
Re: ALUMNI RING
To: Patti Jones (60)
An Alumni ring! What a wonderful idea. I will be there
with class of '49's ring... count me in. My class ring
won't even fit my little finger any more - it evidently
shrunk while sitting in the dresser drawer.
It may be a little cloudy in Redmond this morning but we
are heading over for a week of Lake Chelan sunshine golf,
and gambling, and hopefully to meet our wonderful Maren.
-Anna May (Ann) Wann Thompson (49)
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>>From: Lois "Pat" McCrarey Trent (50)
Hi,
I would like to be included in the class ring
replacement for the Class of 50 or a Bomber Alumni
ring. "Bomb Cloud "of course. Thanks to who ever came up
with that idea.
-Lois "Pat" McCrarey Trent (50)
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>>From: Bob Harman (51)
To: Margo
You asked about having an alumni ring made for
Bombers; I have a friend who is a Jostens representative.
I will ask him what he thinks about the idea and see if
he can find out what it might cost. It's a good idea.
-Bob Harman (51)
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>>From: Jerry Oakley (51)
Alumni Rings??? Count me in!!!!!!
-Jerry Oakley (51)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick (51)
Re: Bomber Hats
To: Anyone that knows
I would like to purchase two more of the R2K hats.
Where can I get them?
-Ralph Myrick (51)
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>>From: Curt Donahue (53)
Re: Alumni Ring
Me too!!
-Curt Donahue (53)
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>>From: Linda Sommers Evanson (57)
Re: '57 class ring
To: Margo Heiling Barron (57)
I still have my ring, do not know what finger it fits
anymore but I will bring it to Richland sometime and you
can look it over for a manufacturer. I wore it to a party
once in the 80's and the mushroom cloud on the ring was
the topic of conversation all night.
This is supposed to be the always perfect weather
weekend on the coast and it is raining today. Our
community has a salmon bake on the beach today. How does
a wet seat and soggy salmon sound? Hope the sun is
shining where ever you are.
-Linda Sommers Evanson (57)
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>>From: Margo Compton Lacarde (60)
To: Patti Jones (60)
Re: Bomber Alumni Ring
Can't take the credit for this idea. Gary Behymer (64)
gets the credit. Really hope we can get this going
though... already saving my money.
-Margo Compton Lacarde (60) ~ San Antonio, TX - where we
still haven't got that rain and everything really
turning brown
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>>From: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews (61WB)
To: Patti Jones (60)
Although I did not graduate from Columbia, I would
not mind having a class ring for 61. I will keep checking
so I do not miss any information. I still would like to
get a '60 annual, so if anyone knows of one laying around
I am willing to buy it.
Thanks,
-Audrey Eberhardt Mathews (61WB) ~ Central Georgia - 90s
hot, humid with thunderstorms every where but my house.
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
To: Margo Compton Lacarde (60)
I am working fast and furious on that ring Margo.
And yes, it does have the mushroom on it. Hopefully we
can get a jeweler to carry out the design in metal once
we get it onto paper - which it is now. Will keep you
posted!
To: Patti Jones (60)
As I just told Margo, Patti, we are working on it. If
Josten's didn't have the die for your 60 ring, then it's
a sure bet that they won't have it for my 61 ring
either. *:( * Ratty-pooh!!!
By the way, Patti, if you are talking about the same
Leonard Peters (61) as I know, then you just cannot lay
claim to him for your class. He's mine!!! LOL!! Leonard
hails out of the class of 61, not 60. And since I am in
touch with him all the time, I will see if he and I can
get together with these representatives that he knows.
Of course, the design would be shown in advance for
Bomber Alumni approval. I am sending a copy of what my
husband drew up and she can put it on the Sandstorm or
web if she wants so that it can be viewed by you all. I
will leave that up to her.
Alumni Ring website
To: Susie Shaver Caldwell (63)
Tell your friend that The Outback is an excellent
place to eat and a fun place too. For Chinese food I
really enjoy The Golden Palace in Richland. Outback is
out by the Columbia Center area close to Wal-Mart.
LaComida's in Kennewick has good Mexican Food as does
LosMarguerita's in Richland. We also now have an Olive
Garden here too out by the center by the new Costco store
on Gage. Outback is on Canal and the Palace is on GWWay.
LaComida's is on Kennewick Ave. Outback has a variety of
foods, i.e.: steaks, ribs and etc. and it is ALL good!! And
of course, if it were up to Mike Davis (74), there is
always DENNY'S!! LOL!!!!
To: David Rivers (65)
No, no, no David!!! YOU can't be "me too". That was
Maren. And I was "count me in three". Soooo, you gotta be
" me four"!! *G*!!
Bomber Cheers,
-Judy Willox Hodge (61) ~ Richland ~ where the weather is
nice and cool and the river is now quiet!!
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[I count is 18 Bombers interested in an Alumni Ring... so
far... -Maren]
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>>From: Rose Boswell Smith (61)
Re: Alumni Rings
Sounds good to me. I still have my class ring, I
think it's a little tight... my ex wore my ring for a
long time too. but its still in pretty good condition...
yep we need the mushroom cloud... it wouldn't be our Col
Hi without it. We are truly unique... maybe we could get
a design with 40 or some such thing on it.
Haven't they been trying to get rid of our mascot for
a long time? It comes up every so often. Let's hope the
little Bombers vote to keep it - or who ever gets to
vote. Or if we get to vote. Maybe a good old gathering in
front of the school for a protest. *LOL* I never was
involved with a protest before... second hippy childhood
is rearing its head. I was working and raising kids the
first go round. Now I'm free and old enough... course you
all know about how old I am so I wont try to fool you.
-Rose Boswell Smith (61)
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>>From: Betty Marois (63)
Re: Alumni Ring
Yes
I would like very much to have an alumni ring. Let me
know if there is anything I can do to get this project
moving. I am very proud of the Bombers (and the Plume)
and they should be represented for all times. Before the
loudest protesters get the them erased from our history.
Thanks
-Betty J Marois (63)
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>>From: Mercedes "Deedee" Willox Loiseau (64)
Re: Alumni Class Ring
To: Gary Behymer (64) and Maren Smyth (64)
Yep, yep, yep!! Count me in!
Does anyone have an idea how to get this done?
-Mercedes "Deedee" Willox Loiseau (64)
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>>From: Gary Behymer (64)
Re: Ron and Steve Stull...
Just a note to let you know that their Dad,
Ron Stull, was a very good golfer in his own right.
Happy birthday little Ron Stull... August 28th that is...
Final note to: Peggy Stull (64)
Your freckles are still beautiful. Thanks for pulling
me aside at our 35th and chatting...
-Gary Behymer (64) ~ now living in downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
To: Gary Behymer (64)
Re: "Bomber Alumni Ring"
Since I was not fortunate enough to be able to
purchase a class ring, I am VERY interested in an
"alumni" ring... would still LOVE to have a class ring,
but doubt that it is possible... think Maren had said the
company that our "year" was purchased from only kept the
dies for 30 years, and I have been out of school longer
than that. ;)
-Linda Reining (64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - I am feeling
better, and last night my youngest daughter had her
first baby... after 32 hours of "labor" - Johnathan
Wayne Davidson - the "apple" of grandma's eye!
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>>From: Maren Smyth (64)
Re: Alumni Class Ring
I wonder if all you Bombers who are saying you want
to buy an Alumni Class Ring know how much it will cost.
Herff Jones (the company that made the '64 class ring)
sent me a flyer about replacement rings... with an order
form and a drawing of 2 possible replacement rings you
can order... of course, neither of their two styles has a
mushroom cloud on it, but I'm thinking the prices might
be similar, so I'm sharing the Herff Jones information:
You can have yellow gold or white gold
Ladies
Ultrium $193.00 10K gold $273.00 14K gold $314.00
Mans
Ultrium $197.00 10K gold $314.00 14K gold $389.00
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth, classes of '63 and '64
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>>From: David Rivers (65)
Re: Butch Manthei (65)
I got a note from Bobby Cummings (65) Friday, with
the latest on Butch.
He is still healing well, though is not too good in
the pain area. They have held off on any grafting because
the healing is going well and they would prefer to graft
as little as possible. Butch is restless and ready to
leave. We Bombers are funny that way... can't sit in one
place too long. But all good things take time and he will
be at Harborview for the near future. Send him a card, a
bouquet of wrenches... give a call... help him pass the
time.
A Quick one and then I'll sign off:
I lived next to Butch from 2d through 5th grade. My
house faced Acacia and his faced Birch so our back yards
abutted. The first day of 7th grade, we were in our home
room... all excited to be big time Jr. Hi types. The
teacher hadn't come in the room yet and before she did,
Butch managed to disassemble his desk...he was putting it
back together when Mrs. Gill walked in the room so he
just sat there kind of holding it together. She began
calling names and then she got to Manthei.... "Edward
Manthei..." Butch called out in a loud voice.. "That's
Butch!" As the words left his mouth, his desk gave way
and the legs clattered with a great fanfare on the floor
while he sat holding the top in his lap... What a great
initiation into the big time of Jr. High!
-David Rivers (65)
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>>From: Rod Brewer (65)
Re: class ring
I'd go for an alumni ring with the mushroom cloud AND
class year.
-Rod Brewer (65)
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>>From: Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
To: Burt Pierard (59)
...and I have Columbians '67, '68, '69! :-)
-Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock (69)
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>>From: Regina "Gina" Rees (81)
I, too, lost my class ring when I moved from North
Carolina to Richland in 1985. I sure wish I could replace
it. I was proud to wear my bomber ring. I was born in
August so my birth stone was a peridot, which is green,
how appropriate. So if any comes across a class ring from
1981 with the initials RR. Let me know.
Gina
-Regina "Gina" Rees (81)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/31/01
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27 Bombers sent stuff:
Ken Ely (49), Betty Conner (52)
Wanda Wittebort (53), Bernie Qualheim (56)
Gary Scholl (56), Larry Clark (57)
Sharon Panther (57), Missy Keeney (59)
Ann Bishop (60), Patti Jones (60)
Mary Ray (61), Jeff DeMeyer (62)
Sandra Genoway (62), Anonymous (63)
Leoma Coles (63), Linda Belliston (63)
Bob Mattson (64), Dena Evans (64WB)
Linda Reining (64), Donna Fredette (65)
Jo Conrad (65), Dorris Meloeny (68)
Brad Wear (71), Diane Hartley (72)
Kim Edgar (79), Gina Rees (81)
Jamie McDevitt (81)
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>>From: Ken Ely (49)
Re: Alumni Ring
Count me in for the Alumni ring but first I must ask,
"Do we need permission from the School Board"? Since it
is involved in the minutia of every school in the
District, perhaps it must also give its permission even
for an alumni ring. Just a thought.
-Ken Ely (49) ~ Orangevale, CA
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>>From: Betty Conner Sansom (52)
Re: Class Ring
I lost my ring in Vernita, when we lived out in the
desert by the BPA power station. Kept hoping someone
would find it and return it.
I'd love a new one. In the class of '52, we had a
choice of a plain, black, blue, or red stone. I chose the
blue, and loved it. The date was worn off, along with all
the other writing - just the blue and gold. Please
include my name on the list...!
Thanks.
-Betty Conner Sansom (52)
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>>From: Wanda Wittebort Shukay (53)
Re: Alumni Ring
Count me in on the Alumni Rings. My daughter, as she
went off to college in 1984, asked to wear my Bomber
ring. She still has it.
Great Idea. Sincerely,
-Wanda Wittebort Shukay (53)
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>>From: Bernie Qualheim (56)
You can count me in on the alumni ring.
-Bernie Qualheim (56)
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>>From: Gary R. Scholl (56)
Re: Alumni ring
HI All
I lost my ring in 57 and would like a ring again.
Sounds like we are back into high Gear on the mascot and
more power to those who can be at the meeting on the
14th. We who can only be there in thought wish you well
and GO GET THEM for all of us. We are behind you.
To all you '56ers that will be at the reunion in Sept.,
I send my regards and regrets that I will miss this
reunion due to a New GRANDSON I will meet in Gallup, NM
where my daughter lives.
Have a good time for me as well as yourselves
-Gary R. Scholl (56)
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>>From: Larry Clark (57)
Re: Class Ring
I had my ring stolen about 10 years ago when somebody
broke into my house and took a bunch of stuff. I was
really upset that somebody broke into my house but I was
probably most upset at the loss of the ring!... would
love to have a replacement. I am in contact with Margo
Heiling Barron (57) who said that a Company called
Jostens apparently made the rings for our class. She had
a website for them. Is the plan to get a Company
interested in making some rings if there is enough
interest? Would it be generic for all classes or
specific? Would it have the mushroom cloud on it? Please
keep me in the loop and count me as one who would gladly
buy a ring.
-Larry Clark (57)
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>>From: Sharon Panther Taff (57)
Re: Alumni ring
Yes, yes - count me in for an alumni ring also.
Couldn't afford one when I was in high school.
-Sharon Panther Taff (57)
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>>From: Missy Keeney (59)
Re: Tri Cities Restaurants
I had a Bed and Breakfast in an "F" house on Taylor
in Richland from 1990 until 1994. I often recommended
restaurants to my guests. My favorite is The Green Gage
Plum in West Richland. Everyone loved it. The Emerald of
Siam in Uptown Richland has been in Northwest best places
for years and has GREAT Thai food. The Apollo just off
Lee and Jadwin has good Greek food and the Samovar in
Uptown has excellent Russian cuisine.
Just thought I would make some suggestions for those
who want something besideS franchise food!
-Missy Keeney (59)
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>>From: Ann Bishop Myers (60)
Re: August Lunch
Bomber Ladies of the class of 1960 will be meeting at
11:30 August 4 at the Olive Garden on Gage Boulevard.
Hope to see you there.
-Ann Bishop Myers (60)
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>>From: Patti Jones (60)
To: Margo Compton Lacarde (60)
Realized my mistake that it was Gary Behymer (64)
idea after I sent the Sandstorm entry. Already e-mailed
Gary an apology.
To: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
Thanks for waking me up about Leonard Peters (61)
class year. *grin*
Re: Alumni Class Ring
In suggesting that we meet with the Josten
representative during the Club 40 week-end, my thought
was to get a team of four or five people together to make
this happen. Ultimately, Judy, you are right it would be
an Alumni decision. Fred Phillips (60) has also
volunteered to work with the team.
Spoke with Jostens this morning to get the number of
the representative. Called Mark Stevens who the Josten
representative, said is the representative for Richland.
The recording when I called said "that they are on
limited summer hours until August 27". Left a message.
Hopefully one of the Bombers in Richland will reach him
before that.
My conversation with Josten representative at main
office seemed to bring up a lot of questions.
Cost Effectiveness
Designing our own
On going orders They only keep the designs for four years.
Stones are in almost all of the rings now, would we
want a stone?
Private jeweler may be a way. Cost effectiveness still
a question?
The count so far of Bombers wanting a ring, from
emails that I received and the Sandstorm is 23.
Bomber Cheers
-Patti Jones (60) ~ Browns Point, WA - 72 degrees, sunny
and light wind has brought a chill across the water.
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>>From: Mary Ray Henslee (61)
To: All Bombers
Re: Uplifting Jokes and Stuff
I just found out that I inadvertently left off the
www on my URL in the Friday, July 27, issue of the Alumni
Sandstorm. Didn't mean to do that since my site will not
work without the www. Using a computer and the Internet
is a continual learning process. Some people do not
realize, I use to not, that putting in the www or leaving
it out of a URL address can make a difference when
accessing a site. I don't know why some sites are set up
to need the www and why some sites will not work if you
use the www. I am sure that every site on the web looses
some traffic because of this fact. When I go to a site,
if it doesn't work, I try putting it in or taking it out,
whatever the case may be. Anyway, take note, mine does
need the www. Sorry, I shouldn't have written the entry
when I was so tired.
Some of you with Microsoft Explorer or Netscape
browser versions in the 4s may have been seeing my small
happy faces beside the categories as question marks or
something else recently. The reason is because when a
browser does not possess a particular font, it will
change it to another font in its base. You don't realize
this is happening when you go into sites because you
don't know what font was originally used. With my site
you do. I got the happy faces out of the symbols
collection (which is theoretically text) because since I
am going to have to change them around every time that I
update, I decided this was the best route to go. After I
changed from text boxes to tables to solve the problem
with the Netscape browser not being able to use the
links, the happy faces stopped being happy faces with
older browsers. Reason, the text boxes were converting
them into .GIF before, since the text boxes use Extended
Language Markup. Bet you all were just dying to know all
this gibberish. LOL Anyway, I decided to try to put the
happy faces into small text boxes the size of the faces
since I think that the only reason that the text boxes
were affecting the links before is because the links were
in the text boxes. They should not be affected by just
the happy faces being in the text boxes. Hope everyone
will now be seeing happy faces beside the updated
categories and the links on the homepage are working.
This has been quite a learning experience for me and
I hope that any information that I have shared will help
those that go after me. Having the Alumni audience has
really helped with my troubleshooting and I very much
appreciate those that have taken the time to write and
let me know what was going on with their browser.
Happy surfing!
-Mary Ray Henslee (61)
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>>From: Jeff DeMeyer (62)
Re: 40th Class Reunion (2002)
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Doug Lukens (62).
If so, please contact me.
Bomber cheer
-Jeff DeMeyer (62)
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>>From: Sandra Genoway (62)
Re: Bombers' Alumni Ring
I have an idea for the Bomber alumni ring. On the "R"
part; instead of just green enamel, perhaps we could have
brilliant-, princess- or tapered baguette-cut, channel-
set green stones. Something like, "emerald" or "peridot"
zircons, or simulated emerald or genuine peridot (a lime
green color, usually). And, there is always jade;
although, I have read that the dark green jade is more
scarce these days.
What do you all think?
-Sandra Genoway (62)
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[*sorta* what Sandra is talking about:
Alumni Ring website ]
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>>From: Anonymous (63)
Re: Alumni Ring
Put me down for an Alumni ring. Although the price is
reasonable, I am concerned too many of my girlfriends
will want MY ring. Therefore I must withhold my name at
this time.
-Anonymous (63) ~ Houston, TX - Where the grass is Green,
the sun is Gold and there is a special white Cloud
overhead)
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>>From: Leoma Coles (63)
Well, I think it's great that everyone is talking
about their class rings... still got mine, if you end up
needing it to make others... just let me know!
Bomber Cheers!!
-Leoma Coles (63)
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>>From: Linda Belliston Boehning (63)
Re: Bomber Hats
I've had some inquiries from Alumni wanting to know
if the "R2K Bomber Hats" are still available for Sale.
The answer is yes!! Contact Jana of "Canyon Ridge
Designs".
-Linda Belliston Boehning (63)
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>>From: Bob Mattson (64)
Re: rings & things
It's worth a peek in your local pawn shops for school
rings. There are some from all corners of the globe. Along
with the six racks of wedding rings, there should be some
if they are gold. Lotza other cool stuff too.
Good hunting, Bomber Bob
-Bob Mattson (64)
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>>From: Dena Evans (64WB)
Re: Alumni ring
I, too, would like to join the ranks that want to
order an Alumni Ring.
Re: '64 Columbian
If possible, I would like to buy another yearbook as
my brother Jerry (64) has his (MINE) packed in one of his
storage units... I may as well consider that puppy a
goner.
-Dena Evans (64WB) ~ Working in Lafayette, CA and saw a
gaggle of geese flying south. I think that the
weather here has them confused also. Was suppose to
be in the high 80s... didn't even get close because
of the strong winds.
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>>From: Linda Reining (64)
To: Judy Willox Hodge (61)
Saw the drawing and I really like the one with
"Richland Bombers" on it... great drawing!
- Linda Reining (64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - wind is blowing
and not going to be as hot as yesterday (107).
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>>From: Donna Fredette (65)
Re: School Bomber Class Ring
I am really interested in the alumni ring... Count me
in!!!! Thanks for all the hard work on this!!
Yes, Jeff, Stephanie is my sister and is doing well.
Her youngest child just turned 21!!!
Bomber Cheers!
-Donna Fredette (65)
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>>From: Jo Conrad Bott (65)
Re: Class ring
I'm for an alumni ring, it would be great. My old one,
with God knows how many others, is at the bottom of the
River.
-Jo Conrad Bott (65)
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>>From: Dorris Meloeny Alred (68)
Does anyone remember when Richland became a city, and
they dropped a bomb in honor of the event in the field
north of the Uptown shopping area. As I remember it hit
quite close to the SW corner of that field - near the
Newberry's Store. I am curious as to any one else's
memories.
-Dorris Meloeny Alred (68)
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>>From: Brad Wear (71)
To: Frank Hames (69), Steve Carrigan (70),
Tedi Parks Teverbaugh (76)
Now that we've let everyone in on Krispy Kremes, I
was wondering if we should tell everyone about Golden
Chick?
-Brad Wear (71) ~ In really hot Richardson, TX
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>>From: Diane Hartley (72)
Re: Class Ring
You may want to contact Rich Lang of Lang Jewelers in
Richland across from Richland Bell. He does a fantastic
job.
-Diane Hartley (72)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming (79)
Re: Small World
The other day while I was at work, I was talking to
one of our Commissioners for the PUD (Water District) of
Kitsap County. It turns out his father graduated from
RHS, he thinks about 1915 (he's not sure of the exact
year). He said his father played on the School Baseball
Team and when they had their 50 year class reunion, he
said that every player as well as the coach attended. I'm
not sure of his first name, however, his last name was
Caldwell. He said his father worked on the bridge in 1920
after he got out of the service.
Good year for North Kitsap Baseball, the Babe Ruth
(15 year olds) team won state as well and are off to
regionals. The big league won 2 games and lost one (by
one point) in the regional playoffs. The South California
team is off to the World Series.
I'm coming to the Tri-Cities the next weekend, I'm
looking so forward to some sunshine and of course a
Spudnut.
Bombers Rule!
-Kim Edgar Leeming (79) ~ Poulsbo WA
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>>From: Gina Rees (81)
I too lost my class ring when I moved from North
Carolina to Richland in 1985. I sure wish I could replace
it. I was proud to wear my Bomber ring. I was born in
August so my birth stone was a peridot, which is green,
how appropriate. So if any comes across a class ring from
1981 with the initials RR. Let me know.
-Gina Rees (81)
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>>From: Jamie McDevitt (81)
Re: Class Ring / Bomber Alumni Ring
My class ring was stolen in 1990 when my apartment
was burglarized in Seattle. Of all the jewelry stolen
(most was costume jewelry), my class ring is the piece I
was most disappointed to lose. I had even considered
going to local pawn shops looking for it but decided that
the pawn shops weren't in the safest areas. Still
wondering where/when my ring might turn up. My name was
engraved on the inside of the band. Although it is
unlikely that I'll ever see my ring again, I can't help
thinking that stranger things have happened.
I'd buy a Bomber Alumni ring!
-Jamie McDevitt (81)
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