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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/01/02
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5 Bombers & one Bomber Offspring death notice today:
Dick McCoy ('45/'46), Carol Hollingsworth ('55)
Patti Jones ('60), Kathy Hoff ('64)
Kellie Walsh ('77)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45/'46)
Re: Good writing
To: Tom Tracy ('55)
Hey!! That was a pleasant, nostalgic article you
wrote on 6/29. As Jerry Boyd (52) said this AM, you
have the knack of Blarney, which is why I again think
you should take over the lead article in the
DustStorm. I'm running out of material, if not hot
air, and you would be a wonderful replacement. Thanks
for the compliment re: Club 40, but most of the credit
goes to some wonderful help, too many to count, lead
by Don Richey (47), (Bless you Don), Mary Mowery (47)
Ray Conley (46) John Frank (46), Dale Geier (48) Norma
Boswell, (53) and Lola and Bob Yale. (48) Also hooray
for Burt Pierard (59) and Bill Wilkins (51), who
picked up the ball this year. (You too, Mike AKA Bob (54)
Tom, did you know my brother Pat is is your Class?
There goes the neighborhood. Finally, yes we do have
Cabanas on Camano Island, I live in one. Bananas too,
witness my breakfast this AM.
-Dick McCoy ('45/'46)
To all the summer reunions, R2K etc.:
Have a great one! Especially Club 40!!
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>>From: Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin ('55)
I was reading about cars of the fifties and it
reminded me that you could tell who the boy was by the
sound of his pipes. He would sit and rev them up and
my friends would recognize whoever it was by the
pipes. Anyone remember that? Also, they drove all
slouched down in the driver's seat with their (James
Dean style) collars turned up high so you could just
barely see who it was driving.
-Carol Hollingsworth Entrikin ('55)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Fourth of July
Seattle Area - Fife luncheon for July will
be held on the Fourth of July at my home.
ADDITION: If any Bombers, Families and friends want
to come for just the Fireworks you are more than
welcome. Cake and Ice Cream will be served at 8:30
p.m. Please email me for directions.
Date: July 4, 2002
Time: Noon - ?
Where: Email for address and phone number.
What To Bring: Come like your coming for a picnic!
Bring a dish to share. BBQs will be available.
Dinner: 5:00pm
Fireworks: 10:15pm - Larry Mattingly's ('60) fireworks
are over the water in front of my place.
Pictures: http://AllLunches.tripod.com/
Weather: Be prepared for outdoors. Picnic will go on
no matter what the weather.
Parking: Parking will be on the road or at the shopping
center which is a minute walk from my home.
Any questions please email me!
Bomber Cheers,
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA
Checking Weatherbug.com for the weather daily for
the Fourth of July in the Browns Point area.
Looks promising so far.
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>>From: Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64)
Re: Congratulations to the R2K+2 Committee!
This year's reunion was a great success with just
a couple of little glitches... okay maybe big
glitches!!! There were approximately 300 Bombers in
attendance this year.
We appreciate all of the feedback... positive and
negative via e-mail and phone calls. We will take into
consideration all the suggestions that have been
made... We also realize that we need to make some
changes as R2K+1 and R2K+2 have operated at a loss.
Each year has been a little different, but we are
learning. Hopefully by R2K+3 it will be perfect!!
The R2K Committee for the last three years has been
the one to reserve the Courtyard for R2K Reunions on
Saturday night of the "Cool Desert Nights" week-end.
We encourage all classes to schedule their Individual
Reunions to coincide with the R2K's. But the Saturday
night Buffet is for ALL classes. If the Individual
Class Reunions want to share the Courtyard at the R2K,
they are more than welcome to contact us to share
space....
Thanks to Roy ('63) and Nancy Erlandson ('67) Ballard
and the "Bomb Squad". Burt Pierard ('59), David Rivers ('65),
Nick Nelson ('56), Leo Webb ('63), Jim Adair ('66), and
Dick Boehning ('63).
Thanks to Darlene Huesties ('64), Maren Smyth ('63&'64),
and Perry Moore ('63) for helping at the Registration
table, John Adkins ('62) for the name badges and
reservations & Denny Damschen ('62) for a great
Reunion Website.
Thanks to anyone whose name is missing from the
list who helped make the Reunion a success.
A special thanks to Linda Belliston Boehning ('63)
for everything...
-Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64), R2K's Chairman
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>>From: Kellie Walsh Patterson ('77)
I few months ago I logged on to Splashmobile.com
for ringtones for my cell phone. And as a die-hard WSU
Coug fan and alum, as well as a RHS alum, I had them
customize the Washington State Fight Song for my cell
phone. It sounds great! So for all you Coug and Bomber
fans out there, I had them post it on their web site
in case anyone else is interested in receiving it on
their phone. It will cost you $2 to have it downloaded
directly to your phone. Just in time for football
season! Have Fun.
Go to: http://www.SplashMobile.com
Click on "Ringtones", then scroll down and click
on the "U.S. University" link. There at the bottom
you'll see it listed. Click on the Real Audio link on
the left to hear it. Then click on the song to begin
the download process. Know the make and model of your
phone before ordering. It might take 36 - 48 hours to
receive it. However if you run into any problems,
there customer service is really good.
[today, it's also at the very top of the "new" ringtones. -Maren]
And speaking of the Cougs, the football team this
year has been ranked 13th in the nation pre-season by
Lindy's Magazine. This is a first guys, I can't ever
remember the Cougs being ranked in the pre-season.
Can't wait to see them play down here in Southern Cal
against UCLA. Originally this game was set for
November 16th, but they moved it to December 7th to
draw an even bigger TV viewing audience.
Go Cougs and Bombers,
-Kellie Walsh Patterson ('77) ~ Simi Valley, CA - where
the weather is just perfect in the upper 80s.
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Re: Sad news
King County Deputy Sheriff Richard A. Herzog, killed
in the line of duty in Newcastle, WA, June 22, 2002,
was the son of Beverly Brown Herzog ('52) and Frank
Herzog (NAB).
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/02/02
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3 Bombers and 1 BBA today:
Anna May Wann ('49), Clif Edwards ('72)
Kim Edgar ('79), Marc Hall ('02BBA)
BBA = Bomber By Adoption
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: Picnic at Patti's July 4th
Anyone want a ride to Patti's from the east side,
contact me and let's go together. Thought I would head
down around 3:00 or 3:30 unless someone wants to go
earlier.
Re: Old glasses
Also the charitable organization I belong to is
collecting old eye glasses and frames - If you have
any bring them along to the picnic.
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
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>>From: Clif Edwards ('72)
To: Kellie Walsh Patterson ('77)
We always have high hopes in the Cougs! It seems
that every year there is something in the Cougs that
brings about a pre-season ranking, then mid-way
through the season our hopes are dashed against
the rocks. Maybe this year the Cougs will break
out of the pattern. Let's all hope and cheer!
GO COUGS! GO COUGS!
-Clif Edwards ('72) ~ Vancouver, WA - where the
weather is beautiful.
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Miss Washington
I got a glimpse of the news last night, it flashed
a picture of a beautiful young lady (age 19) who was
crowned Miss Washington, they said she was from
Richland. I didn't hear what they said her full name,
however, I think they said her last name was "Veers.
(something like that) (She most likely was Miss Tri-
Cities)
Did someone else see it? If she's from Richland,
does anyone know if she's a "Bomber" or "Falcon", not
that it matters, Richland is Richland no matter what
side of town you live on.
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
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>>From: Marc Hall ('02BBA)
Re: Charlie Bigelow ('54) Update
Vickie Bigelow ('76) thanks Lynn Teverbaugh ('76)
very much for your kind birthday solicitations. Some
of her "bestest" friends held a nice B-day cocktail
party for her last Friday. They are a very nice group,
they even let me tag along! The gourmet cheese tray
was a big hit, along with the prawns. Usually we go to
Vik's folks in Richland as part of our 1 week off to
celebrate Vickie's' b-day and the 4th. This year we
are here in Seattle with the Bigelow family,
celebrating Vik's b-day, the 4th and Charlie being
with us! Sure could have been worse, even the expected
normal rainy Seattle July 4 is welcome as long as we
have Charlie with us to celebrate.
Charlie is moving forward rapidly, keeping us all
hopping. His daily rehab schedule is keeping him busy
from 9 AM to 5 PM daily, time off on Sundays only, no
good behavior benefits.
We caught up with Charlie on Sunday afternoon,
looking over all his cards and letters that so many
kind friends and relatives have sent him the last 60
days. Quite a mail bag full of correspondence, over
150 pieces! He is really in awe of the affection
showered on him by all the Bombers!
Charlie can whip his feet and toes around at will,
and is ready for more challenges as he gets stronger
and more flexible each day. Charlie stood up at the
parallel bars late last week, the first time he has
stood up, got the pictures to prove it! He is a bit
slowed down by his trunk cast or "turtle" that affects
his balance and flexibility. The turtle comes off in a
few more weeks, when his spine is fully healed. He is
expecting some of Kerim's Pakistani pounded Chicken,
Samosas and Pergora's to show up today to supplement
his Harborview cuisine, along with Kerim to present
all of it, Yum! I go for the curries myself.
Shirley Strege Bigelow ('54) will be heading home
to Richland on Tuesday July 2 in the afternoon. She
must check on the house, Rocky (Vickie's hairy
brother, a German Shepherd) and get the dog and the
home ready for the July 4 fireworks. She'll return to
Seattle after the weekend of the 4th.
I could send the Sandstorm some scanned pix of
Charlie with some of his visitors if you Bombers are
interested? I'd have to know where to send the big
graphic files to.
-Marc Hall ('02BBA)
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[I told Marc where to send pictures... as soon as I
get them, I'll put them on the website. -Maren]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/03/02
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Ann Clatworthy ('54), Barb Isakson ('58)
Patti Jones ('60), Judy Willox ('61)
Bill Wingfield ('67), Betti Avant ('69)
Jil Lytle ('82)
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>>From: Ann Clatworthy Weyerts Hogshead ('54)
Re: Club 40 Registration
Hi Maren,
I've lost my application blank for Club 40 reunion
2002 at the Shiloh Inn. I've made reservations at the
Inn, but need to pay for the Friday and Saturday
activities plus pay my dues. How do I get another
application?
I appreciate all you do for The Columbia High
School Graduates... you are precious to us.
-Ann Clatworthy Weyerts Hogshead ('54) ~ Fort Valley, VA
where we are drying up in 90 + degrees, need rain!!!
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>>From: Barbara Isakson Rau ('58)
To: Class of '58 Monthly Lunch
Remember this Sunday is part of the 4th Holiday so
it's the following Sunday at 1:00... but let's have it
in the park and bring your own sack lunch. Think about
that and we'll get back to you on the Park place.
Happy Forth of July all you Bombers out there!
-Barbara Isakson Rau ('58) - Watch for the Place Class of '58
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Miss Washington
Tacoma News Tribune article June 30, 2002
announced Amanda Beers as Miss Washington for 2002.
Amanda is a graduate of Richland High School 2002.
Bomber Cheers
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - Gearing
up for a loud 4th of July. Being as we are in the
county, fireworks will go off all day.
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[The article DOES say that Amanda is a 2002 Bomber...
NOT SO!!! See Judy Willox Hodge's ('61) entry that
follows... Are Amanda and Kippy Brinkman ('62) the
only 2 Bombers who became Miss Washington??? -Maren]
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
To: All Bombers, All Classes ;o)
Re: Amanda Beers (2000) ~ Miss Washington
Miss Tri-Cities, now known as Miss Washington;
Amanda Beers, class of 2000, Richland High School. It
is official, she IS a Bomber!! Called the pageant
director and got this information for sure. She is now
finishing her two-year stint at CBC and will probably
go to Whitwer University next year. She is majoring in
Classical Piano and wants to be a piano teacher. Her
talent in the pageant was the classical piano, and Dot
Stewart, Miss Tri-Cities Pageant director, says she
feels that Amanda has a real good shot at taking the
Miss America pageant. She will also do her classical
piano talent in that pageant.
So, now that it is official, get ready to put on
your best cheering voices, Bombers, and let's get that
gal cheered into the Miss America title. It has been
21 years since Miss Tri-Cities took the title of Miss
Washington and I can remember that one as my daughter
was in the Miss Tri-Cities pageant that year and we
went to Vancouver to cheer on Christine Weitz to the
title. It has been longer still since our own Kippy
Brinkman ('62) was given this honor and that she went
on to the Miss America Pageant! Remember, Kippy played
the harp for her talent. I promise that I won't tell
them how long ago that was, Kippy, but your class year
just might give it away. I do remember that she was
still sporting that long blonde ponytail! lol!
[I'll tell!! It was the Miss America pageant in
1965... -Maren]
I think that the Miss America Pageant is usually
in September, so be sure to watch this one, Bombers,
and give Amanda all of our support.
Good luck, Amanda, and may the best gal win! And
of course, we all KNOW that the Bomber Gal will be the
best!
Bomber Cheers (and loudly in September!)
-Judy Willox Hodge ('61) ~ Richland - Home of the
Bombers and Miss Washington
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (67)
To: Jess Daniel ('67), Class of '67 Reunion Committee
Jess,
Please sign up my wife Christa Wingfield and
myself for the 35th reunion.
Thanks,
-Bill Wingfield (67) ~ Augusta, GA - currently
swimming with the fishes in sunny Grand Cayman,
where it is 85° above and below the water.
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: weather alert
Attention weatherbees,
The outlook for Kansas and any other places who
get our weather patterns, the week's forecast calls
for hot-hot-hot!!!!! The guy on the radio this morning
said we here in northwestern Kansas are 5.96" below
normal for this time of year on moisture. In his next
breath he indicated San Antonio got 9.5" of rain in
the last 24 hours. We would take anything we could
get. In some places the wheat was a bit better than
expected. Here they got a lot of dust when in the
fields. Pray for rain everyone so maybe the corn crop
will be better.
A big red, white, and blue 4th of July to you all
out there.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS - where at 8:00pm
I feel like I am in a sauna
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>>From: Jil Lytle Smith ('82)
Re: RHS Class of '82 Reunion - August 9th & 10th
The next reunion planning meeting will be July
10th at 6:30p. If you are interested in attending
please contact me at the above email address. We will
be making the decorations... fun, fun, fun! Remember
to get your registration in as soon as possible. If
you know someone who hasn't been contacted please let
me know so we can get a reunion packet to them before
it is too late. Feel free to contact me if you have
any questions or concerns about the reunion.
Thanks!
-Jil Lytle Smith ('82)
Reunion Planning Committee Member
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/04/02 - INDEPENDENCE DAY
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9 Bombers and 1 BBA today:
Anna May Wann ('49), Margo Compton ('60)
Patti Jones ('60), Helen Cross ('62)
Betti Avant ('69), Michael Furner ('88)
Tamara Bajich ('89), Christine Simpkinson ('92)
Rob Hausenbuiller ('93), Marc Hall ('02BBA)
BBA = Bomber By Adoption
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07/04 Seattle Area Bomber Lunch at the home of
Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
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>>From: Anna May "Ann" Wann Thompson (49)
Re: I wanna brag!!
I just got my first "hole in one" today and I want
to brag. Hope its ok!!!!
Happy 4th to all of you. We will be "singing in
the rain" at Patti's this evening.
-Anna May "Ann" Wann Thompson (49)
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>>From: Margo Compton Lacarde ('60)
To: Betti Avant (69)
Re: Rain
You mentioned San Antonio got 9.5" of rain. In
some places it was closer to 12 to 13 feet of rain.
Some towns around San Antonio are just washing away.
We had not had any rain in ages and were praying for
it. The day we went on water restrictions (only
watering one day a week) it started raining and
raining and raining and forecasts call for more rain
through Thursday. Perhaps someone prayed too hard.
-Margo Compton Lacarde ('60) ~ in wet San Antonio, TX
and trying to keep my head above water.
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Amanda Beers ('00), Miss Washington
The following link will helps us Bombers follow
Amanda Beers into the Miss America pageant.
http://www.missamerica.org/
The schedule says that the Miss America pageant is
September 21, 2002. It will air on ABC at 8:00pm ET
Would be fun to find Amanda's email address and
address to send her lots of prayers and wishes from us
Bombers. Judy Willox Hodge ('61) would you call the
Pageant director again to see if you could get the
information for us? Please!!!!!
Go Amanda, wish you the best!!!!!!!!
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, Wa
weather is going to be cool for the 4th of July...
weather people are now announcing a couple of
small showers.
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Happy 4th of July everyone from the heartland of
America in Indiana!!
Yes, Kippy Brinkman ('62) was Miss Tri-Cities and
Miss Washington, and it was a thrill to watch a fellow
classmate in the Miss America contest. Good things
come from Bomberville after all.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Kippy Brinkman ('62)
Kippy actually went to the Miss Washington pageant
twice. When she represented the Tri-Cities she didn't
win, but I believe she placed pretty high. When she
won the pageant she was representing the Seattle area
while attending the U of W. I think as my memory
serves me also she won the talent award at the Miss
America pageant. She not only played the harp but also
tap danced. I recall watching the show as a teenager.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS
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>From the OLD ALL Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Michael G. Furner ('88)
Date: Sat Jun 22 18:01:38 2002
Just visiting.
It looks like quite long time since anyone has
signed in. Hope everyone who visits signs in, even if
it's just to let others know how they can be reached.
It is always nice to hear from old friends and to make
some new ones. Best Regards everyone.
-Michael G. Furner ('88)
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>From the OLD ALL Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Tamara Bajich ('89 Exchange Student)
Date: Fri Jun 21 18:59:38 2002
Hello to all '89 Bombers
Right from Yugoslavia. I was an exchange student
having a good time during 1989. Hope you are all doing fine.
-Tamara Bajich ('89 Exchange Student)
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>From the OLD ALL Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Christine Simpkinson Nichols ('92)
Date: Sat Jun 29 20:38:03 2002
reunion or not 1992
I graduated from richland high in 1992 and I am
wondering when my reunion is or if there will be one.
I just moved back to the Tri-cities this February. I
had been living in Eburg and then in Toppenish. When I
attended Richland High my last name was Simpkinson. If
any one can answer my question please email me the
answer. Thanks. By the way nice web page.
-Christine Simpkinson Nichols ('92)
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>>From: Rob Hausenbuiller ('93)
Happy Fourth of July,
It is going to be my third independence day
without fireworks and picnics. I will be thinking
of by gone years with BBQs and or picnics at Howard
Amon Park followed by a late night with fire works.
I will be thinking of family and celebrating quietly
I am sure.
-Rob Hausenbuiller ('93)~ London, England - Rainy and
cold where's summer gone?
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>>From: Marc Hall ('02BBA)
Re: Charlie Bigelow ('54) update
The Bigelow family was thrilled yesterday when
meeting with Charlie's health care providers. We heard
really good news!!!
Here is the latest:
Projected discharge from Harborview Medical Center
is July 26!!!!!!! Charlie can go home then!!! He will
return on August 8th to remove his trunk cast or
"turtle." He may stay a day or two then for further
tests and rehab. His physical therapist says Charlie
has exceed all PT expectations during his rehab, his
occupational therapist says his OT is 50% complete, he
should have no problems being 100% by July 26 as well.
Please be advised that these dates are projected,
not hard dates. His schedule could change as he goes
forward with his rehab, but all indications are very
positive, so we are too.
July 26 will be almost a 3 months since Charlie's
glider crash, a long time to be incarcerated in
Harborview. The medical staff there did a wonderful
job, not to be taken lightly in such a dynamic trauma
environment.
What a great 4th of July we are celebrating this year!
-Marc Hall ('02BBA)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/05/02
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Sandra Atwater ('51) and JD Boyd ('55)
Mike Brady ('61), Helen Cross ('62)
Sharon McDermott ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Betti Avant ('69)
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>>From: Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51) AND JD Boyd ('55)
Boy are these Walla Walla Onions good! We are
always so very excited when they come on the market
every year! What could be better than Walla Wallas
and BBQ steak and WWs and homemade bleu cheese
dressing for dipping! Are we crazy or what? Don't
answer... Ha!
The Vidalia onions were not too good this due to
bad weather. However, the Texas Sweets were pretty
good but not as good as WWs.
The 4th of July hamburgers will have WWs on the
BBQ hamburgers this evening... so good!
Glad Tom Tracy ('55) has found the time to write
in to the Sandstorm... he is so busy on his second
career, it is a wonder that he has time.
I don't remember how we kept our beer cold in the
old high school days, does anyone... or did we drink
hot beer... or did we know the difference... or did we
care? I do remember bottle or can openers... no twist
tops or easy open cans. I can remember opening bottles
on the bumpers of the old cars, (that is when we had
real bumpers), or punch a hole in the can of a
screwdriver.
Please, put both of our names on this entry, I
don't want people to think that I was the one riding
around town drinking hot beer. Sandra
Time to hear something from Dort Hickey Fisher ('51),
Dottie Sargent Rath ('51) and Ann Pearson Burrows ('50)...
all the good Bombers of 40s and 50s!
-Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51) AND JD Boyd ('55)
Palm Desert, CA
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
I was in the Navy stationed in Southern California
when Kippy Brinkman ('62) was in the Miss America
contest. I just happened to walk into the rec room,
turn on the TV and the emcee announces, "most
talented, Kippy Brinkman." What a surprise! Kippy
played piano during the two years I was in choir at RHS.
Speaking of choir, I loved hearing Beth Pederson ('61)
sing... especially, "Up a Lazy River." I would give
anything to hear her sing again.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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[RichlandBombers.tripod.com/2000/2000-02PedersonBeth.html]
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk (62)
To: Rob Hausenbuiller (93)
Re: Being in lovely London, England
My curiosity is getting the best of me, so I have
to ask, what brought you to England and is keeping you
there? Yes, you will miss our 4th of July parades and
fireworks, we saw a lovely one over a private lake
community near us tonight. But, you will have Guy
Fawkes night celebration which we don't have. There is
enough that is lovely and interesting in England to
keep you occupied I know. But come and visit us
stateside whenever you can, as being able to live on
both sides of the pond is truly the best of both
worlds. Or so it seemed to us in our three years we
spent living in London, while making frequent visits
to the U.S. Give our regards to jolly ole' England and
smile next time you are by the Thames River for me
please, as I'm not sure when my next trip to London
will be.
-Helen Cross Kirk (62)
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>>From: Sharon McDermott Bruce ('63)
In response to San Antonio rain. I was fortunate
to be out of town this week. Thankfully I have a good
friend to check in on my cats and bird and my house
and all is well. I am very grateful for that. I am
sure many people there need everyone's prayers at this
time.
-Sharon McDermott Bruce ('63) ~ Up in N.E. Texas at
this time but living in San Antonio, TX
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
SURFING THE WEB AGAIN
Re: Red Robin mentions Richland Bombers
When you get there, hit Ctrl/F and find
"Richland Bomber"
Re: Richland Baptist Church History
Re: Christ the King website
Re: Knights of Columbus Officers
Dan Haggard ('57): Is that you???
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
To: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Way to go Ann! That is the greatest!! I wish
you may more Whole in Ones!!
Happy 4th to all!!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: San Antonio, TX rains
To: Margo Heiling Barron ('57)
Margo,
I know how those San Antonio rains can be. I was
stationed at Ft. Sam Houston in 1974 for my AIT while
in the Army. Our barracks were close enough to the
school so we walked most of the time. It usually was a
pleasant stroll as it wound through base housing. I
know sometimes we would get caught in a cloud burst
and had no where to hide (they only provided one bus
to and from school and it wasn't big enough for
everyone to ride in). At times when it was raining and
we were in the barracks, we would turn on a radio and
they were warning people to stay indoors as certain
underpasses were closed due to high water.
Pray for northwestern Kansas and pass some of the
rain up our way, OK????
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS - where today it is
overcast with a cool breeze
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Anna May Wann ('49), Mike Clowes ('54)
Keith Hunter ('63), Dennis Hammer ('64)
Ray Stein ('64), Ken Staley ('68)
Barb Belcher ('72), Greg Alley ('73)
Mike Davis ('74)
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>>From: Ann Thompson - aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: Fireworks at Browns Point, WA
Those of you who did not make it to Patti Jones
Ahrens' ('60) to see the Larry Mattingly's ('60)
fireworks o the 4th, missed a great show. The food
was great the fireworks beautiful and the company
fantastic.
Irl Davis brought fresh oysters. Patti had a
great "Bomber" cake and ice cream for dessert. Great
summertime picnic. We missed Tom Hughes ('56) and
family to take the traditional pictures of our group.
But hope they make it to Battleground in August.
Speaking of picnics don't forget the Oregon/
Washington picnic to be held at Battleground State
Park on August 10th. Patti and I will be there to set
up the picnic area for our group. We promise good
weather. There will be swimming in the lake, if you so
desire. If we could get an idea of how many might be
there, we could be sure and have enough barbecues set
up for us.
Happy 4th to all of you and Thanks to those who
congratulated me on my hole in one.
-Ann Thompson - aka Anna May Wann ('49)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: 4th of July at Brown's Point, WA
Seems only the faithful (or is that die-hards)
came out this time, and we know who we are. The pity
was that a few had to leave early, not wanting to
drive in the dark, etc. To those of you who DIDN'T
(and WE know Who You are), you missed a great time.
Not only did we get the full particulars about a
certain hole-in-one, but had a grand barbecue on the
patio. Then came the grand finale to the end of the
day.
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
The sky was definitely in bloom over Commencement
Bay, about 25 minutes worth from you, and who know how
much from the others (mostly private parties). We had
great seats, and Patti was very appreciative of the
barge location this year. It was truly a great show.
To: J.D. Boyd ('55)
As I remember it, a bag or two of ice from one of
the many ice machines around town was sufficient to
keep the beer cold or at least cool. Hot beer was too
messy, and sometimes you couldn't get the smell out of
your clothes which usually meant trouble from the
parental units.
Bomber Cheers to all,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ back in sunny
and warm Albany, OR
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>>From: Keith Hunter ('63)
Re: WALLA WALLA ONIONS
To: Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51) AND J.D. Boyd ('55)
How do I get some of these down in California? Help!
-Keith Hunter ('63)
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
To: Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51) AND JD Boyd ('55)
Re: How to keep the beer cold
Most of the cars built from the late 40s to about
'59 had the spare tire sitting upright in a little
well in the trunk. Take the tire out and lay it flat,
fill the well with ice, and put the beer in it. They
even came with a convenient drain hole punched in the
bottom of the well. Usually came from the factory with
a rubber plug in the hole, but all you have to do is
knock that out. And that is one way to keep the beer
cold. Or so I have been told.
(That was also in the days when we had real spare
tires.)
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
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>>From: Ray Stein ('64)
Re: Old Football Film
Someone gave me an old 16mm football film and
said, "I think this is some Bomber game". It turned
out to be a game between Fleet City (Navy) and the 2nd
Air Force (Bombers). The players aren't wearing face
masks and I would guess the game was played in the mid
to late 1940's. The film has text at 3 places between
plays. It reads:
(1) "After 4 downs the Bombers still on Fleet City's
6 yard line, lose the ball to the Navy."
(2) "Bull Dog Turner intercepts O'Rourke's attempted
pass, laterals to Sinkwich who runs 32 yards."
(3) "Juzwik of Fleet City goes around his own left
end for 32 yards putting the ball at midfield."
The film only shows about 20 plays from the game
and ends by showing the score:
Fleet City 7
2nd Air Force 0
I have no idea why this film was in the coach's
office at Central Valley High School, but I think if
Bull Dog, Sinkwich, or Juzwik are still around, this
film would be a great remembrance for them (or their
kids or grandkids). Is there anyone out there from
America's Greatest generation who might know something
about this game? Also, I'm putting this in the Alumni
Sandstorm because I know some of you have looked
at other teams with the name "Bombers". Anyone run
across this 2nd Air Force team?
-Ray Stein ('64)
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>>From: Ken Staley ('68)
Re: Up in smoke
As I left the court club early this morning [7/5/02],
I noted a large pillar of smoke rising from an area
close to my father's house.
It saddens me to report that the former Mayfair
Market on the corner of Williams and Thayer, now
serving as a Salvation Army Thrift Store, was going up
in flames.
I sat in the park behind the old fire station on
Williams, wondering if the city, in its wisdom, had
simply upgraded the station rather than close it, the
fire would have gotten so large so fast. As it was,
most of the ceiling of the building was involved. I
can only guess at the interior. Still in all, it was
an old building that held many, many cherished
memories.
I couldn't stay long. Too many of my childhood
haunts... first Spalding, now this... seem to be going
up in smoke these days.
-Ken Staley ('68)
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[Another Sandstorm reader in Richland reported to me:
"The old Campbell's Market (corner Williams and
Thayer) was engulfed in flames this morning [7/5] about
6am. Last I saw it was about 9am, from the corner of
Roberdeau/Perkins. Fire trucks were still there. Looked
like a complete loss. I'll drive by it later today and
give you a progress report.
We can smell the smoky ruins from here. It was a
HUGE fire... was afraid they wouldn't be able to
contain it. Pennywise was remodeled in last 8 or 10
months and there's a small business in there. Hope
they didn't get damage."
Nothing in the Online Tri-City Herald... yet...
Stay tuned..... -Maren]
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>>From: Barb Belcher Valinske ('72)
To: Bombers Class of 1972
Re: Our 30 year Reunion - July 19th and 20th
It's not too late! Please call, e-mail, or send a
check ASAP to reserve yourself a spot at our 30-year
Reunion! We need to know so that we can order enough
food for everyone.
For more info, check our website at:
http://richlandbombers.1972.tripod.com/
Thanks!
-Barb Belcher Valinske ('72) ~ West Richland
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>>From: Greg Alley ('73)
To: Mike Davis (74)
Where is our Bomber Razorback? Is he in a town
somewhere in America? We should be getting the daily
diary from the road.
Re: Old Mayfair
On another subject that will be reported by
others, the old Mayfair and Salvation Army building on
Thayer and Williams is toast. Woke up this morning to
billowing black smoke rising out of the middle of
Richland. Went by late morning and the walls are
standing but the middle is gutted out and the water
was still being poured on it. It will be interesting
to see how it started because if its fireworks we may
be the latest town to get them banned because everyone
else has. What will they actually build there when not
many places are succeeding in town as the malls and
big chains are the ones taking the business away from
the small companies?
-Greg Alley ('73) ~ In hot-and-getting-hotter Richland
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>>From: M. Davis (74)
I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!
-Mike Davis ('74)
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Lu Humphrey ('49), Anna May Wann ('49)
Ann Clancy ('50), Tom Tracy ('55)
Tom Hughes ('56), Burt Pierard ('59)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Tim Van Doren ('75)
Kellie Walsh ('77)
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>>From: Lu Humphrey ('49)
Does anyone have an address to send cards to
Charlie and Shirley Strege Bigelow ('54). I'm sure
you put in on before but I missed it. Would appreciate
your help.
Thanks,
-Lu Humphrey ('49)
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Harborview Medical Center
325 Ninth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
ATTENTION: Charlie Bigelow, Patient
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: mistake in my last edition [7/6/02 Sandstorm]
Those darn senior moments!!! Irl's last name is
French not Davis, in case any of you are wondering who
I was talking about.
To: Irl French ('51)
My apologies Irl, I knew who I was talking about
and so did Maren, even if nobody else did.
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
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[Irl "brought fresh oysters" to the 4th of July picnic
at Patti Jones Ahrens' home. -Maren]
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>>From: Ann Clancy Andrews ('50)
Re: Walla Wallas
If you are in my neighborhood, Walla Walla onions
are available at Winco Super Market in Antelope/
Sacramento, California.
Re: Spudnuts
I would walk on a mile of Krispy Cremes to get to
one Spudnut. Well, maybe 20 feet for that good old
Richland treat.
Re: Campbell's (Williams & Thayer) burned
Really enjoy the Sandstorm entries. Brings back
lots of memories. Sorry to hear about the Campbell
store burning down. Been there forever. Use to walk
over there from my home on Wright Ave. Most of my girl
friends lived in that area.
It is 98° and I am heading for the pool.
Which brings to mind, swimming in the water canals
and picnics on the banks of the Yakima. Great times
with great friends!
Temperature: Hot and getting hotter!! 108-110
coming Tuesday or Wednesday.
-Ann Clancy Andrews ('50)
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>>From: Tom Tracy ('55)
To: Ray Stein ('64)
Re: Old Football Film
A long time ago, seemingly like yesterday, but
not too far away, there were some football teams put
together on military bases. Loosely organized to
appease the over-testosteroned troops and officers who
needed acceptable physical activities. They weren't
publicized much, but lots of stories were bandied
about regarding the military athletes at North
Richland (Army), Moses Lake (Air Force) and Pasco
(Navy). Perhaps it could be one of the games organized
to give the hardened military troops some sports
activity instead of just letting them watch local high
school teams. Some of us will remember the between
inning talk at softball fields near North Richland,
when a guy pitched for a local softball team and
demonstrated his ability to pitch blindfolded from 2nd
base... and even center field. Yep, It was Eddie Feignor.
http://www.kingandhiscourt.com/
Later the King and His Court - the four-man team that
toured the U.S. for decades. We overheard stories of
The North Richland Army teams' games, but most of us
didn't get to see them play.
...[many of us can remember the gigantic, indoor
Navy training pool that remained open for many years
and later housed lovely lifeguards like Ann Pearson ('51).
Ann was a few years ahead of our class of '55. Just
remembering how kind and friendly she was would put a
smile on anyone's face. "There is a race track not far
from here where you can run". "Please walk in the
pool". "Would you boys mind returning to the shower
and showering before you come into the pool or should
I show you where the shower is"? We even remember the
strongly chlorinated foot pools positioned to be the
last thing you stepped into before you entered and the
first thing you re-entered when you left the pool. (We
weren't quick-thinking enough to respond to such a
gentle caution as Ann's. All of us who swam there from
time to time considered it an ocean of fun. It was
used to train navy pilots in the early 40s. I'm not
sure, but I think Sandra Atwater ('51) was also a life
guard there. Ann held a special spot in my family's
heart. She dated my brother Bill ('51) and was one
great catch for any guy. Bill was my first athletic
hero and a good one. Gene Conley ('48) was and will
always be my biggest athletic hero. Besides, being a
marvelous pitcher and basketball player, he had a
quick wit and great sense of humor. He also exercised
the power of prayer when times were tough... and it
paid off. Something about prayer. Don't understand it.
But until it quits working, we can exercise it like
the fast break or long distance phone call to our
banker or broker.
Whoops, sorry... I almost lost my place and got
carried away. Other heroes who might be able to
identify the film's cast would be Dale Geier ('48),
Dick McCoy ('45/'46), Ralph Myrick ('51), Don Fisher ('50),
Don Lyall ('52), Dave Brusie ('51), someone from the
Richey Family (including Marilyn ('53), Ray Juricich,
Fran Rish and others from the time when we had our US
Army camp at North Richland. Two of the military
stationed there came to our church; one named "Tiny" -
because he wasn't and the other "Sarge", both Korean
vets who served together. Tiny told us why Sarge
couldn't stay in church when kids cried... had been in
charge of moving orphans in Korea through enemy lines
and always panicked when kids began to cry. He said it
is the same reason older women always look around when
they hear a baby cry in church... they remember the
nights when their child needed help, were sick or
frightened... Sarge loved kids and we were glad to
know why he had to leave church when kids cried,
whimpered or were restless during services. Sarge had
to go out on the porch and smoke a cigarette to get
over it. It was nice to understand the reason he did
that. So, Ray... if you can find Tiny or Sarge, I bet
you can find out who some of those players might have
been. Perhaps former GIs who were stationed at North
Richland live in the area. Bet they'd love to see that
film... Perhaps a local news channel could play the
clip. It might generate a floodgate of memories from
some people in the Tri-Cities... like blowing the
cavalry charge at the Old Soldiers' Home!!.
The Air Force Base in Moses Lake had an armada of
airmen and perhaps they played against the Navy (Pasco)
or Army (N. Richland). One of our '55 classmates
learned how quickly the Air Force could respond to the
North Richland area if needed. One day he crossed the
fence while hunting jack rabbits near the 300 area.
After a small spotter plane buzzed him and he failed
to get out of the fenced area, it was only a few
minutes before the Sabre Jets buzzed him and flew back
over again just in time to see him picked up by the
police. He returned home and was greeted with a public
posterior application of superior force, applied to
the seat of understanding by his Father. The fact it
was in public was his biggest humiliation and it also
seemed to satisfy the authorities who also gave his
gun back.
I remember the street pickup games with my brother
Bill, Billy Griffin ('54), Joe Valdez ('54), Kenny
Plumb, Fred Thurman, Ralph Myrick ('51), Gerald
Hostetler ('51) and others who gathered to be part of
the Norman Rockwell Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse on
Iry Street or Marcus Whitman playground, but none were
ever filmed... thankfully.
Thanks for the memories. Good luck and I hope
someone will capitalize on the magnificent media gold
mine you have in that piece of athletic history...
when sands blew easily along the banks of that cool,
wide bend of the perpetual river in our city where
great minds bent and shaped elements into the most
powerful force known to mankind... except, Motherhood,
love and the Art Dawald Fast Break.
best regards
-Tom Tracy ('55)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: July 4th
Well, Patti and friends. Finally made it back from
Kalispell this afternoon (Saturday). It was a long,
hot drive but we got everything taken care of and
Agnes' Dad is over here now. Jessica spent 7 days in
her own heaven having a yard sale to get rid of a lot
of old stuff that Agnes' Dad didn't want to keep. She
would badger people into buying "Just one thing" and
keep lowering the price til she had it sold.
Sorry we had to miss the party and fireworks (by
Larry Mattingly ('60) but I guess some things just
don't work out. Anyway, hope to see everyone next
month.
Ann, I have been playing golf (playing at it
anyway) for 52 years and have never had a hole in one.
Congratulations.
Tom, Agnes and Jessica
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
Re: Historic Building Fire
Attached: 7-6-02 TCH Pic & 6-22-44 Construction Pic
It is interesting (to me) that everybody associates the
building at Williams & Thayer to the era that they grew up in. The
first report mentioned the Salvation Army and the Mayfair Market.
Maren's note mentioned Campbell's Market but nobody said anything
about the original use which was Randall & Doyle's Groceteria (they
moved from their temporary digs in the old red brick building at
Lee & GWWay when the new store was completed in early 1945 [I
believe]). I have included the June 22, 1944, construction pic to
show the foundation work at the site (also our "B" house across
Thayer from what was to become Pennywise Drugs). As I recall, Kit
Campbell took it over in about 1954. I have no idea when Mayfair
moved in but the TCH article about the fire said that the Salvation
Army came in in 1985.
McCoy ('45/'46), the milkman, should jump in here since he was
living just up Thayer during the construction.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Campbell's Market Fire
From our 1304 Mahan 'B' house, on the corner of
Williams and Mahan, Mom would walk, in her high heels (;-),
to the Campbell's Market, at least 3 times per week.
Carrying home 2 large grocery bags was no easy task
for Mom who was but 5'2" and weighed all of 105 lbs.
Mahan, Marshall, McPherson, Thayer. I believe it
was Mom's social life. She would stop at most any yard
where another Mom's face was visible. Kids and dogs
filled the yards on both sides of Williams, a very
busy street, even in the 50s.
I believe I returned many a pop bottle for 3 cents
each with the quarts a nickel (;-) to the Campbell's
store. Appears that I will have to find somewhere else
to take those 'Bubble-Up' bottles.
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ Living in downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Keith Hunter ('63)
Re: Walla Walla onions in California
Do you have a Costco near where you live? We have
one here in Bakersfield and they carry WW sweets in
20# bags. I used to buy them from a farm in WW and he
would send them to me down here, but I have long ago
lost his address.
Re: TP
Does anyone view toilet papering as vandalism? In
today's paper, a teacher whose home had been toilet
papered by some teenage girls, was saying she viewed
it as vandalism and disrespect and she thinks the
girls should be prosecuted (she and her husband
"caught" the parents sitting across the street in a
van, so she knows who they are). We have been toilet
papered in the past... in fact, they made so much
noise, that my oldest daughter and I watched them do
the entire yard... we just laughed, took a pictures,
then I made my daughter clean up the mess... they were
her friends!!!!! *grin* and, I have also been guilty
of doing the same act of "vandalism"... toilet papered
a 16 year old's parent's house and her car!!!! Thought
toilet papering meant you LIKED the person!!!!!! How
'bout it Bombers?
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - hot, hot, hot
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
Re: Campbell's Gone??
That was a land mark! I'm so very sorry to hear
that we have lost it.
Hey Class of 67
Our 35 year Class Reunion is this month! On the
weekend of the Water Follies. Now you that still live
in the Tri-Cities area it would be nice if you came! I
know a lot of you think hey what for! Well the What
For is for us Out of Towners so we can see you again!
We that have left haven't seen some of you in 35
years! So it would be nice to see you again and trade
stories of what we have been doing in all these years
gone by!
So with that said I hope to see all of you on July
26th!!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Tim Van Doren ('75)
To: Greg Alley ('73)
Re: Old Mayfair building
Thanks for the depressing news this morning about
the fire. I think there was probably more than one
occasion when you strong-armed some change out of
little Timmy when we were all at that store with the
gang from Rice's house.
Re: fireworks ban
They've been outlawed in Spokane for the last
decade or so and it's kinda sad to have to take my
kids out of town to let them play with sparklers. We
always spend the day at one of the lakes north of town
and the kids get to experience what we used to do in
our driveway. Although we arrived at home the other
night on the 4th and my neighbor was lighting some
aerial howitzers in his driveway - but he's from
Pasco, think about it............
-Tim Van Doren ('75)
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>>From: Kellie Walsh Patterson ('77)
To: Keith Hunter ('63)
re: Walla Walla Onions
Vons Market in Southern California carries Walla
Walla Sweets. I just bought some today.
To: "Crone Helmet"
I've been thinking about what you said -- maybe it
is better to remember all the good times, instead of
moving back, hoping to re-live them. It was great
seeing you and Shelley. Come down our way soon. I'm
sure Mom will have a lemon pie waiting for you.
-Kellie Walsh Patterson ('77) ~ Simi Valley, CA
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Ken Ely ('49), Mike Clowes ('54)
Margo Compton ('60), Judy Willox ('61)
Sue Elliott ('62), Jim Hamilton ('63)
Larry Stephens ('63), Dennis Hammer ('64)
Bob Gustavson ('70), Steve Piippo ('70)
Larry Stone ('71)
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>>From: Ken Ely ('49)
To: Ray Stein (64)
Headquarters 2nd Air Force was at Barksdale AFB, LA
so I would assume this would be the home of the 2nd AF
Bombers. You might want to write to the History Office
at Barksdale to see if they might be interested in the
film. The 2nd AF has been disestablished and is no
longer is existence but Barksdale is now the home of
the 2nd Bomb Wing (B-52).
-Ken Ely ('49) ~ Orangevale, CA
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: August Picnic
To: All Bombers in the I-5 corridor
(Albany, OR to Bellingham, WA), and any
brave east-of-the-mountains Bombers.
I don't know if it has been etched in stone, but
there will be a picnic at Battleground State Park,
near Battleground, WA (which is north of Vancouver,
USA, WA. As previously reported, Ann Thompson, aka
Anna May Wann ('49) and Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) will
be getting there bright and early on the morning of
Saturday, August 10th, to stake a claim on the area. I
understand that parking is NOT reserved, and if you
want to be somewhere near the area, arrange your
arrival before noon. Now, as memory serves, there are
a bunch of Bombers between Albany, OR, and the picnic
site. There are also a whole heap of Bombers in the
Portland/Vancouver area, so the "faithful Fife For
Lunch Bunch" is looking forward to seeing new faces.
Detailed descriptions of how to get there will be
forthcoming in later issues of the Alumni Sandstorm.
Bomber Cheers, and see ya at the picnic.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ Albany, OR - where
the weather guessers are promising 90 warm degrees
by the end of the week (if it doesn't rain).
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>>From: Margo Compton Lacarde ('60)
Re: Campbell's Market
In 1963, I lived on Potter just about two or three
blocks from Campbell's, so did most of my shopping
there. But I do have a very vivid memory of it on a
day in November of that year. I had just been home a
couple of days after having my little baby boy and
needed to go to the store. My neighbor came to stay
with the kids and I took off to Campbell's. I had just
finished checking out when they announced that
President Kennedy had been shot. I am sure everyone
old enough remembers where they were on that day and I
was in Campbell's. Hate to hear it is gone.
-Margo Compton Lacarde ('60) ~ soggy San Antonio, TX
but starting to dry out.
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
To: Any Bomber (Any Class :o)
There is a bumper sticker that is in big demand
here and I appeal to any Bomber, Bomber class, or any
Bomber club to come forward and lay claim to the
pictured bumper sticker.
It was sold at the original R2K in 2000 (have NO
idea how I could have missed it... I was scooping up
everything for sale there!), and there are some that
would love to have one and others looking to replace
theirs! So, anyone out there who can help, please
email me and let me know where to latch on to these.
If there are no more left to sell, please let me know
that, too.
Thanks, Bombers!
Bomber Cheers
-Judy Willox Hodge ('61) ~ Richland - a cooling trend
has hit, but it is soon to heat up again!
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>>From: Sue Elliott Homan ('62)
Re: '62 Reunion photos
A special thanks to Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62) for sending
additional pictures for our 40-year reunion website - they've
been posted on the 'More Pictures' page - check 'em out. You'll
recognize more familiar faces when you do! Also coming soon:
John Adkins' CD with LOTS of pictures - which we're also hoping to
make available on the web. Stay tuned.
P.S. Living near the corner of Thayer and Torbett
during my school days, I made many trips on foot to
Pennywise Drug and the old Mayfair store - sad to see
another remembered landmark disappear.
-Sue Elliott Homan ('62)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Are there any other Bombers out there besides Dean
and Anita Newlywed, The forever young and always
lovely Miss Nancy and myself who will be participating
in the Summit to Surf later this month.
It would be fun to squeeze together for a picture
and have Dean buy you a cold one in Hood River when
it's over.
Semper Bomberus
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63) ~ Kirkland, WA - where our
allocated 48 hours of summer has come and gone,
and it's too cold and ugly for trick-or-treaters.
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>>From: Larry Stephens ('63)
To: All Alumni Bombers.
I remember it was hot sometimes in Richland, but
the temperatures someone quoted is just ridicules. My
Brother George ('58), who resides in Kent, complains
to me: He can't visit us here in Florida because of
the heat... maybe it's the same reason or excuse he
uses for the reasons he can't visit my other Brother,
Ron ('56), who now lives in Richland.
To: Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64)
Kathy,
I am trying to get in contact with Gary Carlson,
Class of '64. Can You please help me.
Cheers,
-Larry Stephens ('63)
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
To: Tim Van Doren ('75)
Re: fireworks ban
I do find in amusing that the government now
thinks that I am too stupid or too careless to play
with firecrackers, of even a sparkler.
From 1968 through 1972 the government didn't seem
to have a problem with me playing with things like 500
pound bombs.
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
U. S. Navy (68-72)
A Bomber now living in Lion Country
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>>From: Bob Gustavson ('70)
Re: Dave Roberts' ('68) Musical Benefit
Recently, '68 Bomber Dave Roberts and his family
experienced the unexpected tragedy of the death of his
21 year old son, Beau. Dave is a well known local
musician and his wife Carol is a Benton City native,
which is where they make their home. The local
musician community is going to help with Dave and
Carol's unplanned expenses by hosting two musical
benefits. There are two shows planned, so come out,
enjoy the music and help out our friends.
1. Friday July 12th, Frontier Tavern, Richland
8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight, four bands:
8:00 - 8:30, Pryce Cary & Company
8:30 - 9:15, Terry Roberts Band
9:30 - 10:15, Big Daddy & The NightCrawlers
10:30 - 11:15, Blender, featuring vocalist Sarah Sayer
11:30 - 12:00, Pryce Cary & Company
$2 minimum donation suggested.
2. Sunday July 14th, The Palm, Benton City
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Jam session hosted by local musicians. Jammers
welcome. Call 946-5292 for information.
$2 minimum donation suggested.
-Bob Gustavson ('70 Bomber)
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>>From: Steve Piippo ('70)
To: Mike Davis ('74)
Your daughter was a treat to have in class
this year! Great stories. Excellent academics,
outstanding humor, positive attitude, enthusiastic...
all characteristics of a quality kid resulting from
excellent parenting.
-Steve Piippo ('70)
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>>From: Larry Stone ('71)
Re: Papering Yards
I never got involved in papering anyone's house
or yard, but I do know that whenever I heard that a
papering was planned, it was planned as an act of
vandalism. There are occasions, such as a birthday,
that someone might paper someone's house as a joke.
But it still makes a mess, not to mention the waste
of good toilet paper.
-Larry Stone ('71)
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45/'46), Dorothy Hickey ('51)
Dorothy Keys ('52), Donna McGregor ('57)
Janice Woods ('60), Jean Turner ('61)
Donna Nelson ('63), Roy Ballard ('63)
Bill Edwards ('64), Joanne Boyd ('67)
Betti Avant ('69), Mike Davis ('74)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45/'46)
Re: The big fire
Thank you, Burt Pierard, ('59) for mentioning the
Randal and Doyle [Groceteria] days of the old store on
Williams and Thayer. I worked there for a while in
High school, and also in their original store on GWWay
and Lee.
For That matter I also worked at Kit Campbell's
store in the south end and was working there when
Roosevelt died. Gosh, I guess I worked a while at
Garmo's up on Symons. No wonder I didn't have time to
date anyone. Cheez!! Now I tell me...
-Dick McCoy (Beaver45/Bomber46)
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>>From: Dorothy Hickey Fisher ('51)
To: The Boyds [Jim ('55) and Sandra Atwater ('51) Boyd]
Good seeing your comments in the Alumni Sandstorm.
Thought maybe all the '50/'51 grads were a fading
group.
A few thoughts for you: Fry your WW onions with
bell peppers for your hamburgers. Great! And please
send your Secret recipe for the blue cheese dressing!
And to answer your question about hot beer; beer never
lasted long enough to get hot! And you did not drive
around drinking beer; we were always at Nelson Lake!
Hope this refreshes your memory!
-Dorothy Hickey Fisher ('51) ~ Auburn, CA - beautiful
foothills but hitting 110° this week
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>>From: Dorothy Keys Harding ('52)
Re: Radiations
Can someone put me in touch with the person or
persons who sing with the Radiations, offshoot of the
Sweet Adelines? We are interested in speaking with
them about singing at our class reunion ('52) the
first week end. of August.
Thanks for whatever help you can give.
-Dorothy Keys Harding ('52)
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>>From: Donna McGregor Salazar ('57)
Re: Walla Walla Sweets
Found some Walla Walla sweets bedding plants at
WalMart this year. Got some, planted them without
too much hope, but they are coming on strong here.
Bomber Cheers
-Donna McGregor Salazar ('57) ~ Espanola, NM
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>>From: Janice Woods Ehrke ('60WB)
I don't remember much about the inside of
Campbell's Market, but I do remember riding up
to the back of the store on our bikes and getting
one of those 50/50 bars on hot lazy summer afternoons.
Sorry to hear it's gone.
-Janice Woods Ehrke ('60WB) ~ hot, hot, hot Woodland, CA
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[I think Janice is thinking about the Village Market
cuz I don't remember anything at the back of the
Williams and Thayer Campbell's -- and we lived across
the field from that Campbell's. -Maren]
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>>From: Jean Turner Anderson ('61)
Re: Williams/Thayer Fire
I took my dad up to see the fire damage at the
Salvation Army building Sunday morning. It was so sad
to see. My dad, Lou Turner, sits on the Salvation Army
board and has been very active in helping them. We saw
the pictures in the Tri-City Herald but seeing the
damage in person was harder to deal with. I only hope
and pray that it was an accidental fire and not arson.
The Salvation Army had just had a $30,000 air
conditioning system installed.
Re: Days Pay Mural
After that sad trip, we stopped by Col High and I
got to see that beautiful painting of Day's Pay. Wow,
what a mural! What a lovely campus too. My dad is also
active in Key Club and comes up there once a month
during the school year. He thinks the kids are pretty
neat.
-Jean Turner Anderson ('61) ~ Vancouver, WA - where
the weather is going to really heat up but not
as hot as it does in Richland!!
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>>From: Donna Nelson ('63)
Re: Vanilla Coke
I just had my first Vanilla Coke after 35 years.
Now you can actually buy it "canned" by Coke and it's
good. While growing up, I remember asking for the
syrup to be added. It almost reminds me of a cream
soda only heavy on the caramel.
Re: Weather
The Wenatchee area experienced one huge thunder
and lightning show last (Sunday) night about 11. My
granddaughters and I watched it move from the south
and within minutes it was over the top of us and gone.
It reminded me of some childhood vacations to North
Dakota and my Dad saying we were safest in the car. I
mostly remember lightning without the rain while
growing up in Richland. It poured last night and
hopefully the cherry crop is harvested.
-Donna Nelson ('63)
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>>From: Roy Ballard ('63)
To: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
Re: Proud of the cloud Bumper Sticker
The bumper sticker that you are looking for is in
the hands of our lovely caretaker of R2K Kathy Hoff
Conrad ('64), so just give her a call.
To: Larry Stephens ('63)
Gary Carlson ('64) lives in the Horn Rapids
development with his wife Judy.
-Roy Ballard ('63)
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>>From: Bill Edwards ('64)
Kathy,
I don't know how many Gary's there are, but you
might try right around the corner from you. I'll call
you with his day time phone number. Stay cool this
summer.
-Bill Edwards ('64)
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>>From: Joanne Boyd ('67)
Any Bombers in Boston or NYC? Or anyone have
travel ideas around the Boston area? I'll be there
in August for a short visit. My daughter is working
at a day camp in Concord for the summer.
Also, my son talked to a Bomber this summer at
Bloedel Donavan. He graduated with my brother, Larry
in 65. It was at the Parks and Rec picnic, he was a
friend of Mike Love's? Let me know...
Hope to see LOTS of people at our '67 reunion
[7/26-27, 2002]. Have the registrations picked up, Jess?
-Joanne Boyd ('67) ~ Bellingham, WA
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: rain
I guess sometimes it helps to ask for something.
Here in northwestern Kansas we had some light drizzle
today. The last I saw we had gotten .2 of an inch, hey
at least it is a start, OK? Keep those thoughts coming
about more of the wet stuff, even though the week's
forecast is for dry and hot.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS
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>>From: M. Davis (74)
To: Steve Piippo ('70)
Thanks for the kind words about my daughter,
Nikki ('02). She spoke of you and your class often.
She has made her Mother and I very proud. I think
I'll keep her!
Enjoy the summer! Aren't you about ready to
quit, Plan Oner?
-Mike Davis ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/10/02
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7 Bombers and 1 NAB today:
Ann Pearson ('50), Dottie Sargent ('51), Sandra Atwater ('51)
Patti Jones ('60), Larry Stephens ('63), Veronica Yates ('64)
Spouse of Pat Eckert ('68), Jamie McDevitt ('81)
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07/10 - '82 Reunion Planning Committee Meeting 6:30pm
Email Jil Lytle Smith ('82)
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>>From: Ann Pearson Burrows ('50)
To: Tom(mie) Tracy ('55)
Thanks for the memories Tom (and to me forever
Tommie). Glad you thought I was a year younger than I
am - would have hated it back then, but love it now :-).
And, yes, Sandy Atwater Boyd ('51) was also a life
guard at the old Navy Pool - being qualified for that
job is mind boggling to me now!! Swimming a mile fully
clothed (including tennies), surviving the Delbert
Dumpster, swimming through fire etc. Before that test
I could not float (at that time no body fat!), but
after the long swim I think I not only floated but
went to sleep!! Sandra and I were there when the
chlorinater broke and we had to get everyone out of
the pool - we ended up in the hospital in Pasco with
chlorine poisoning - when I came to - saw a nun over
me and thought I had "bought the farm"! Now we have a
pool in the back yard that I don't even go into
anymore!!
Keep us all in the "memory box" Tom, you do a good
job and I second McCoy's suggestion that you become
the Club 40 writer - Is Dick still trying to get out
of the job?
-Ann Pearson Burrows ('50) ~ Here in Southern CA where
the weather is perfect and the taxes high!
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>>From: Dottie Sargent Rath ('51)
To: Sandy Atwater Boyd ('51), Jim Boyd ('55)
Hey, guys, are you sweltering down there in sunny
CA? It's pretty balmy here in good old Port Townsend, WA.
It's the time of year when everybody stays home.
I enjoyed all the comments too. Sandy, we just
bought some Walla Walla onions for .69 cents/lb. They
are good... I had to make batter-fried onion rings,
fattening but good! We were recently sent some fresh
Yakima Valley cherries (Rainiers) from our orchardist
brother-in-law and sister. They are a real treat over
here.
Re: Nelson Lake
With regard to Nelson lake. Was I ever there? I
seem to have blocked it out. Sandy, I'm sure you will
refresh my memory. Don't embarrass me now.
To: Dort Hickey ('51)
Dort,
You do remember how we used to "cruise a gut",
don't you? I'm sure we didn't have any beer in the
car though. I don't remember "hot" or "cold" beer
being a problem.
All the best to my '51 buddies! And you, too, Jim.
-Dottie Sargent Rath ('51)
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>>From: Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51)
To: Dorothy Hickey Fisher ('51)
Really glad that it is getting to the right
temperature in Auburn!
I loved your Sandstorm entry ---- really good!
Nelson Lake will always be a wonderful memory!
Remember that we left school during an assembly? Do
you remember who was performing at the assembly?
Never did try the green peppers cooked with the
Walla Wallas.
Answering your request:
Bleu Cheese Dressing
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayo
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon BBQ sauce
6 drops tabasco sauce (or to taste)
cayenne pepper to taste
LOTS of bleu cheese
Better when it stands for 24 hours. (we don't wait
that long) Usually always double the recipe so you
have it for a while.
Enjoy!
-Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51) ~ Palm Desert, CA
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: R2K+2 pictures
Maren has put the following pictures that I took
at R2K+2 in a slide show. The excitement comes alive
again of R2K+2 in pictures. Excuse the redness in
some. Haven't quite mastered my new scanner. Next on
the agenda.
Patti's "slide show" of pictures
To: Margo Compton Lacarde ('60)
Glad to hear your not knee deep in water there in
San Antonio. Between your Sandstorm entries and the
news paper I've followed San Antonio's flooding.
Re: Portland Area Picnic [8/10/02]
The Fife luncheon group hasn't heard from the
Bombers that are putting it together as of late. Ann
Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49) and myself will make
sure that it comes off if we don't hear from them.
The date is August 10, 2002 at Battle Ground, WA
Entries will be in the Alumni Sandstorm in a week
announcing all the pertinent information. Portland
Bombers be ready for a fun Saturday and Sunday. Brunch
in the Vancouver area is also planned for Sunday,
August 11. The Brunch will probably be at the
Vancouver Red Lion. If any Bomber knows of a good
Brunch place besides the Red Lion that will hold a
good size group please let me or Ann Thompson ('49)
know.
Some Bombers who do not live in the Portland area
say they are coming.
Re: Fourth of July
Thanks for all the fun to the Bombers that were
here. It was a loud day of lots of fireworks set off
by the neighbors and visitors at the point. The food
was good and plentiful. The fire department didn't
hassle us as they did last year. Being in the county
fireworks are legal, except. Then it becomes a
question of where did the the fireworks come from? I
passed on the raw oysters Irl French ('51) brought but
everyone else seemed to enjoy. I like my food cooked.
The weather wasn't anything like the news kept
announcing. Barely showered. It was cool, though. Oh
well!! We all braved it!
Larry Mattingly's ('60) company's fireworks we're
outstanding. I've seen many of their shows at the
Emerald Queen, Muckleshoots and out here on the water.
This was the longest fireworks show I had seen in
years and the best. I timed it at about 25 minutes. I
don't know if it was intentional from Larry but I
counted at least seven or eight, green and gold blooms
in the sky. The music was wonderfully choreographed to
coincide with all the fireworks. A new special
highlight was lots of fireworks that went off on the
barge lower than normal and the sky ones going at the
same time. It was a very American 4th of July after
911. Seemed to take on a whole new meaning.
Bomber Cheers
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - the
wind has finally calmed down, temperatures
heading for the 80s
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>>From: Larry M. "Dobie" Stephens ('63)
Re: Interesting Bombers
I must say, a little town where we all grew up,
has certainly produced some very interesting people,
with a lot of interesting stories. I definitely enjoy
reading their stories in the Sandstorm; and then as
an added bonus, I recognize some of the Names. What
a Blast!
Cheers,
-Larry M. "Dobie" Stephens ('63)
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>>From: Veronica "Ronnie" Yates Jones ('64)
Re: "Q" House for sale
Anyone interested in buying a "Q" house on Willis
street? It has occupied by the Yates family for 54
years... we moved into in new in July 1948. My mom
just listed it for sale... we're delighted she's
moving to sunny (and dry) Aurora, CO, to a retirement
village. She'll be close to us, her grandson and wife
and great-grand daughter. It has a fabulous 14' X 40'
basement family room expertly finished in real knotty
pine paneling, and a wonderful oversized detached
garage. Let me know, and I'll give you the scoop on
listing agent.
-Veronica "Ronnie" Yates Jones ('64) ~ Aurora, CO
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>>From: Jim Weyers (spouse of Pat Eckert Weyers ('68)
Re: Leavenworth, WA - the Bavarian Village
We would like to hear from other Bombers on some
inside advice on good places and restaurants, RV
parking and overnight staying, etc.
We have loved the Wenatchee area for years but
thought this may be another way to hear about special
places and shopping and accommodations we haven't
tried. After last summer's terrible forest fires in
that region some things have changed for sure? Any
information will be welcomed!
I am married to a Bomber and thought the Alumni
Sandstorm might hold some helpful first hand
experiences..
Thanks for any help from Bomber Land Alumni.
-Jim Weyers (spouse of Bomber Pat Eckert Weyers ('68)
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>>From: Jamie McDevitt ('81)
Re: Bombers in Boston
To: Joanne Boyd ('67)
I live in Northborough, MA a western suburb of
Boston. The greater Boston area is a wonderful place
to visit with a large variety of activities to suit
everybody. What type of travel do you want to do?
There are a number of ways to see the highlights
(tourist attractions) of Boston in a day or two. Do
you want to spend time on the cape? There are also a
number of things to see within a couple hours of
Boston.
Getting around Boston via the T (subway) is very
easy and economical. It is probably the best way to
make the most of your time in the city. Thanks to the
Big Dig, driving in Boston is a mess. Parking is
expensive in the city and difficult to find during the
week. I don't work in the city but when I go in on the
weekends I always take the train. Boston proper is
small and if you enjoy walking, many of the tourist
activities are within walking distance of each other.
This is also a nice way to see the beautiful homes of
Boston. Of course, you're visiting in August and if it
is hot and humid as it has been the last couple of
weeks, walking may not be the most comfortable mode of
transportation! There is also ferry service to
Provincetown (the tip of the cape) from Boston. I've
not driven to Provincetown but understand that traffic
is a mess during the summer. Some of the ferry service
to the islands (Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, etc.)
will already be booked for car passage. If you're
interested in exploring these areas you'll want to
plan to walk on the ferry. I've not been to any of
the islands but understand that Martha's Vineyard
has excellent bus service.
I moved here from Richland six months ago and have
seen a lot of Boston. I've also collected lots of
information on what to see and do in New England. Feel
free to contact me and I can give you more
information. I'm sure you'll enjoy your time in New
England. It is a beautiful part of the country.
-Jamie McDevitt ('81)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/11/02
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6 Bombers, 1 BBA (Bomber By Adoption), and 1 NAB today:
Dick McCoy ('45/'46), Jim Blake ('52)
Jane Walker ('62), Sandra Genoway ('62)
Larry Stephens ('63), Christine Woodward ('72)
Marc Hall ('02 BBA), Mike Ford (NAB - Not A Bomber)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45/'46)
Re: Cherries
I am a Bing Cherry nut. I don't know why so many
buy into that Rainier Cherry scam. They, like Krispy
Creams, are over priced and overrated.
-Dick McCoy ('45/'46), Bronc/Beaver/Bomber
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>>From: Jim Blake ('52)
Re: Walla Walla Onions
Just found Walla Walla onions at the Safeway in
Dillon, CO. I am staying at a condo in Breckenridge,
CO for a couple of weeks while working my way across
country to the class of '52 reunion the first weekend
in August. Had to get out of Brownwood, TX which is
under water from the Texas floods. Thing are much
better here at 9600 feet as long as the fires don't
get me.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.
-Jim Blake ('52) ~ Staying cool in Colorado
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>>From: Jane Walker Hill ('62)
Re: Class of '62 Memory Books
There are still a few Memory Books left from the
40th reunion of the class of '62.
Sue Elliott Homan ('62) created them and they are
great! If you would like pictures, information and
current addresses of your class mates I will send you
one. They are $10. Please email me if you are
interested.
-Jane Walker Hill ('62)
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>>From: Sandra Genoway, aka Sandra Jeneaué ('62)
Re: Places to See and Go to in Washington State
To: Jim Weyers (spouse of Pat Eckert Weyers ('68)
I have a web site with pictures and links to
Internet pages that describe places to see in
Washington State, including good places to eat, if you
look into the links. The Wenatchee/Leavenworth/Chelan
areas are included, of course. The web site can be
found at:
http://www.geocities.com/jeneaue/Washington/wash.html
I send this to my friends who live in other
states, and I invite them to take a vacation in our
wonderful State. (There are a few pictures of Canadian
and Alaskan Lodges, too.)
-Sandra Genoway, aka Sandra Jeneaué ('62)
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>>From: Larry "Dobie" Stephens ('63)
To: Ray Stein ('64)
Re: message in the Sandstorm from Ken Ely to You about
something about B-52 Bombers
Here at Eglin AFB, near where we live, we have a
modest Air Force Museum, with a small array of
Aircraft. Amazingly enough, one of the Aircraft on
display is a B-52.
Anyway, as Ken eluded to: You should get in
contact with the History Office at Barksdale for
further information on what you might want. Therefore,
the phone number for the History Office at Eglin is:
850-882-3532.
I am sure any questions you are inquiring about,
should be answered by this Office, which obviously,
has a wealth of pertinent information on any Aircraft
You might be interested in receiving.
-Larry "Dobie" Stephens ('63)
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The following is from the 7/6/02 Alumni Sandstorm:
>>From: Ray Stein ('64)
Re: Old Football Film
Someone gave me an old 16mm football film and
said, "I think this is some Bomber game". It turned
out to be a game between Fleet City (Navy) and the 2nd
Air Force (Bombers). The players aren't wearing face
masks and I would guess the game was played in the mid
to late 1940's. The film has text at 3 places between
plays. It reads:
(1) "After 4 downs the Bombers still on Fleet City's
6 yard line, lose the ball to the Navy."
(2) "Bull Dog Turner intercepts O'Rourke's attempted
pass, laterals to Sinkwich who runs 32 yards."
(3) "Juzwik of Fleet City goes around his own left
end for 32 yards putting the ball at midfield."
The film only shows about 20 plays from the game
and ends by showing the score:
Fleet City 7
2nd Air Force 0
I have no idea why this film was in the coach's
office at Central Valley High School, but I think if
Bull Dog, Sinkwich, or Juzwik are still around, this
film would be a great remembrance for them (or their
kids or grandkids). Is there anyone out there from
America's Greatest generation who might know something
about this game? Also, I'm putting this in the Alumni
Sandstorm because I know some of you have looked
at other teams with the name "Bombers". Anyone run
across this 2nd Air Force team?
-Ray Stein ('64)
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>>From: Christine Woodward ('72)
Re: Thank you
I would like to thank all of the Bombers out there
that made my brother Scott's ('68) retirement from way
too many years at the high school a great success. I
am sure his future is full of fishing with some of
you. See some of you next weekend at the reunion. It
is 10 years right?
-Christine Woodward ('72)
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>>From: Marc Hall ('02 BBA)
Re: Charlie Bigelow ('54) update
I'm back from Orondo and a wonderful few days of
real hot sun! But, it's 89 today in Seattle, so I
guess I brought the heat with me.
I'm headed to Harborview today to watch Charlie do
some real cool Occupational Therapy. He gets in his
high octane wheelchair and goes to the entrance of the
Medical Center. Vickie Bigelow ('76) will have her car
waiting to check his ability to get into a car from
his wheelchair! I encouraged her to drive around the
block before letting him back out, we'll see if she
has the nerve to have a little fun with the medicos
and her dad. "What are they gonna do, shoot our your
tires as you drive off?"
Best news is that Charlie is scheduled to now
escape from his cell in Harborview on July 24, 2 days
earlier than previously scheduled!
Gotta run today, more news tomorrow!
-Marc Hall ('02 BBA)
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>>From: Mike Ford (NAB)
Re: Spudnut Shop website
http://AllGallery.tripod.com/0000s/Spudnut.html
I just wanted to write and say that back in the
1955-56 in Fort Texas I used to sell Spudnuts door to
door... I was about 10 at the time. Just thinking of
Spudnuts brings back fond memories. It is true they
are the best pastry around. The fastest seller back
were the glazed ones followed by the cake ones. It is
nice to see that spudnuts still exist.
I live in Portland, OR... maybe I will get up to
Richland some time and rekindle my taste buds with
Spudnuts.
Cordially
-Mike Ford (NAB)
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8 Bombers and 1 BBA {Bomber By Adoption] today:
Sandra Atwater ('51), Rex Hunt (53WB)
Barb Isakson ('58), Missy Keeney ('59)
Jan Nelson ('60), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Fred Schafer ('63), Kim Edgar ('79)
Marc Hall ('02 BBA)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: Rex Hunt (53WB)
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>>From: Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51)
To: Dottie Sargent Rath ('51)
You talk about my memory... what is "cruise a
gut"? I don't remember that at all!
Of course, you were with us at Nelson Lake, even
Dort Hickey Fisher ('51) remembers that you just had
to be cause you were always with we gals!
To: Dort Hickey Fisher ('51)
With all this onion talk, do you remember when
you and I made fried onions at your house? Made the
whole dinner with our folks there to witness a special
thing.
-Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51) ~ Palm Desert, CA
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>>From: Rex Hunt ('53WB)
Re: surgery
Thanks to all your good wishes and concerns. My
open heart surgery went fine... was released from the
hospital today 7/10/02 just in time for my B-Day 7/11.
I am supposed to be in bed a sleep... but apparently
one of my medications is rejecting me. I have huge
hives all over me about the size of nickels... big
swollen lumps and each lump is trying to out ITCH all
the other lumps (one right in the middle of my back
is winning). It will be 7/16 before the staples are
removed (which I have running from both wrists to my
elbows and down my breast bone).
Well, have to go now... my daughter is yelling at
me to get back down in bed. She's not a Bomber so how
would she know how important it is to make this
posting. *-*
-Rex Hunt ('53WB) ~ beautiful downtown Hanford, CA
where it is so hot. Hell moved out of town for
a vacation.
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>>From: Barb Isakson Rau (58)
Re: Class of '58 Luncheon
Well, hope everyone had a safe and fun Forth of
July! Our Luncheon date this month (July) is on the
14th because a holiday fall on the first Sunday (or
we should say ended on the Sunday) and people would be
coming home from a fun 4 days of holiday.
Were going to be a Francisco's, 3321 Court, Pasco,
WA. Phone number is 509-545-0152. Also, it's near the
Pasco K-Mart on Court.
Date: July 14th - Sunday
Time: 1:00pm
Come join us.
Bomber Cheers,
-Barb Isakson Rau (58)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: It's a Small World after all!
I just returned to Richland from Roanoke, VA and
the Kinsey-Dixon family reunion beautifully organized
by my sister, Patricia "Patty" Keeney ('63) of Forest
Grove, OR. My mother Gladys Keeney was a Dixon and
cousin to the Kinseys. My mother's cousin, Josephine
Storey has a son, Tim, who married Jane Browning ('65).
She had no idea that the family she married into had
ties to the Keeneys from Richland. She brought with
her to the reunion a photograph of her being escorted
as homecoming queen by my brother, Jack Keeney ('65).
Jane was a delight and we had such fun talking about
Richland. Jane was not on line with The Sandstorm but
I hope she will be shortly!!
-Missy Keeney ('59) ~ Richland, WA
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>>From: Jan Nelson ('60)
To: Sandra Genoway ('62)
Really enjoyed your collection of places in
Washington [7/11/01 Sandstorm]. Beautiful job. Just
hope it doesn't encourage too many more people to
move out here. I like sharing the scenes but the
roads are really getting crowded.
Thanks
-Jan Nelson ('60)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Well we are out of "intensive care" and into the
"recovery" stage after 125 displays in 5 states on the
4th. My partner calculated we entertained about 2.6
million people on the 4th. You could hear an audible
sigh of relief in my office when the last technician
reported in. No reportable incidents or problems, all
displays were a success. We do about 50% of our
business on the night of the 4th.
A big "thank you" to all Bombers who took the time
to write me and comment on the various displays they
attended. The Tacoma 4th of July was my personal
effort in display design. This year's display was
probably one of my best ever. The actual display was
faultless, as perfect as I have seen in years. The
sponsor called me about midnight with 2 comments.
"Magnificent" and "you're hired for next year".
As Patti Jones ('60) noted, there were several
very large gold shells with green centers. These were
a special purchase of a rather expensive group of
large shells. I too thought of the Bombers when I saw
them break. I had timed them to break with the words
"God" and "Grace" during Lee Greenwood's "America The
Beautiful".
Have any alumni been invited to the special private
party at the new Seahawk Stadium on the 27th of July?
I am doing a special display from the 3rd level for
that party. The Seahawks take possession of the
stadium the next day.
I have to spend several days in Anchorage either
next week or the following. Can any Alaska alumni
recommend a lesser expensive motel? I will have a fair
amount of free time and will be available for fun
social lunches or dinners.
Happiness is the sky in bloom
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ From my office South of
Olympia, WA - where it is going to be a hot day.
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>>From: Fred Schafer ('63)
I agree with you Dick: Bings are the best and
Crèmes don't hold a candle to Spudnuts.
-Fred Schafer (gold medal class of '63) ~ from sunny
and hot Vancouver USA entering about our 5th day
of summer
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Leavenworth, WA - the Bavarian Village
To: Jim Weyers (spouse of Pat Eckert Weyers ('68)
We enjoy the KOA campground in Leavenworth. It
accommodates both RV as well as tents, they also have
cabin rentals. We are planning a trip there the end of
this month.
http://www.koa.com/where/wa/47103.htm
Enjoy!
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
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>>From: Marc Hall ('02 BBA)
Re: Charlie Bigelow ('54) update
Charlie passed his test yesterday, he got in and
out of lovely daughter Vickie B's ('76) automobile
with some difficulty. His body cast or "turtle" kept
his torso stiffly upright (as it is supposed to, keeps
his spine/neck in proper orientation while the bones
heal), causing him to have a tough time getting into
the vehicle. He can only bend at the lower waist down,
so hard to scrunch into her modern mid-size car. I may
bring one of my '60's big Chryslers to Harborview to
make the transfer easier for Charlie, no problem with
space/access in those behemoths. Charlie may also ask
one of his buddies to bring their larger cars in for
practice and a spin too. Drivers can take Charlie to
drive in meals (Dicks!!!, a Seattle icon) and movies,
wait a minute..... does Texas still have drive thru
Liquor Barns?
Vickie did not drive off with Charlie once he was
in, she was blocked by other cars, nuts, would have
been fun!!!! But... the physical therapist encouraged
short trips (at first....) in the cars he is
practicing with to get Charlie out and about, he has
seen enough of Harborview's walls and staff, don't cha
think? Looks like tours of Seattle are in the works
for Charlie for the rest of his incarceration, when
not in PT or on restriction! Any volunteers for this
chauffeur duty can phone Charlie and get in line, lots
of friends and relative in the front of the line.
Charlie's direct phone # is 206-731-2774. He is
out of his room doing PT and OT quite a bit during the
day, so he may not catch the phone during the day. Go
ahead and call him if you feel the urge, he appreciates
the calls... helps the day go faster for him.
Charlie's turtle #2 is being traded in on a new
improved more svelte #3 version to match his lighter
self. He is 100 pounds lighter than when he was
swollen with fluids after his 4 surgeries, what a
change indeed. He will come back to Harborview in
early August to remove the darn thing, if anything
will make him smile, getting out of the turtle will
do it!
Since Charlie is scheduled for ejection from
Harborview on July 24, I encourage all to make plans
to visit him at home a few days after he gets home. He
will need some rest from the long trip, so give him a
day or so before you stampede thru his (oops,
Shirley's) living room. Keep reading the STORM to
check on his schedule, he may surprise us again and
move up his escape if he makes another leap forward in
his truly fabulous recovery.
Thanks again to all, you have been tremendous in
helping Charlie and his family get through this
terrible but touching ordeal. It has brought a lot of
friends and family together, not a bad event there.
I'll try to load some pix soon, sorry for the
delay, can't get my mitts on them.
-Marc Hall ('02 BBA)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/13/02
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Claris Van Dusen ('48), Char Dossett ('51)
Ed Weasner ('51), John Northover ('59)
Linda Reining ('64), Ken Staley ('68)
Diane Carpenter ('72), Kirk Catt ('79)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lorin St. John ('55)
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>>From: Claris Van Dusen Troutman ('48)
To: Dick McCoy ('45/'46)
Re: Cherries & Krispy Cremes
Hi Dick
I totally agree. I, too, am a Bing cherry nut --
love 'em! And for sure the krispy creams are WAYYYY
overpriced and overrated. I've tried them twice and
they don't compare at all with our Spudnuts. The
krispy creams are NOT crispy and there's no CREAM in
'em at all that I could find. Anyway, thanks for
sending in your opinion. I do believe many Bombers
agree with us. The Tri-Cities always grew great Bing
cherries and wonderful Spudnuts. No comparison
anywhere!
Will you be at the September 6th get together? My
brother ("Bud" Van Dusen ('52) and I will be there on
Friday evening). Hope to meet again.
Take care -- and big Bomber Cheers!
-Claris Van Dusen Troutman ('48)
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>>From: Char Dossett Holden ('51)
How come I never heard about Nelson Lake? I do
remember "cruising the gut" which was around the
drug store and theater. Pat Young Haigler ('51) and I
did it, when we could borrow a car. Nelson Lake??
Must be because my uncle was Captain of Police and I
couldn't make a move without my parents being informed
before I returned home.
Hope all is well.
-Char Dossett Holden ('51)
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>>From: Ed Weasner ('51)
Re: Cherries and confusion!!!!
To: Dick McCoy ('45/'46)
Re: Cherries
Are "Rainiers" the same as "Royal Anne" or "Golden
Anne" cherries? We used to get the later type cherries
in Richland and the taste was about the same as bings
(don't remember the per pound price then).
In San Jose, CA today the price is $5.99/pound and
the taste is just so much pulp, no cherry taste at all.
The cherry season is almost over in SJ, CA and
the price is pretty reasonable and a much sweeter and
larger cherry is to be had.
To: Club 40 Officers, etc.
Re: '52 Reunion date
I get confused pretty easy these days, due to lots
of things (not just senior moments) and I'm confused
as to when the '52 reunion is set for. As two other
Bombers (Lois Keyes ('52) and Jim Blake ('52) have
indicated it is to be the first weekend in August.
Then I retrieve my "DustSorm" and I think It states on
the last page that "Club 40 2002 Reunion - Celebrating
the Classes of 1947, 1952 & 1957, and Welcoming the
class of 1962" on Sept. 6-7-8 at the Shilo Inn".
So which is it? The first week end in August or
the first week end in September?
To: Ann Pearson ('50) and Sandra Atwater ('51)
Re: Life guards
Were either of you ladies life guards at the Pasco
Naval Station Pool when one of our fellow Bombers
tried to dive from the above pool platform through a
tractor tire inner tube, misjudged things a bit and
broke his neck as the story at the time went? I do
remember seeing Bob Watts in a neck brace of some sort
in school, but not the specific time. That's enough
for today and it still hot and muggy in the whole Bay
Area.
-Ed Weasner ('51)
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[Ed - Class of '52 wanted to do a separate thing (from
Club 40) for their 50th this time around and chose to
celebrate that in August. In September Club 40 will
celebrate '47, '52 & '57 and will be welcoming '62
into the club as they have now had their 40 year class
reunion. '62 and '57 have both already had their
separate class reunion (at the same time as R2K+2 last
month). Trying to get everyone to have their reunion
at the same time (R2K happens June -- before it gets
too hot) has been a struggle...
Remaining Reunions as follows:
Class of '72 ~ July 19 - 20. 2002
Class of '67 ~ July 26 - 27, 2002
Class of '52 ~ August 2 - 4, 2002
Class of '82 ~ August 9 - 10, 2002
Class of '92 ~ August 23 - 25, 2002
Club 40 ~ September 6 - 8, 2002
Hope this clears things up. -Maren]
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>>From: John Northover ('59)
I am a happy 62 on the 13th ... and this site
echoes my sentiments!!! As my wife takes the train
everyday from Solana Beach, CA to downtown Los Angeles
... I will be on the train between Solana Beach, CA
and Oceanside, CA all day ...
http://www.moonamtrak.org/
Could not have a better life in Sunny San Diego
... where all the women wear red, white and blue thong
bikinis, all the men watch all the women and drink
Tecate beer, and all the children are tan, intelligent
and approaching maturity with alarming ignorance!!!
Yours in numerical indigestion
john
-John Northover ('59)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Rex Hunt ('53WB)
Re: heart surgery
Congratulations on success!!!! That is so great!
Glad to hear you are doing better! Just can't keep a
good Bomber down! Take care, rest, and mind your
daughter!!! Remember our kids may one day select the
home we live in. LOL
Re: News on Charlie Bigelow ('54)
Three cheers for the Bomber in the turtle suit!
*Grin*
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - hell must
have decided to vacation in Bakersfield!!! It
is over 109 here!!!!
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>>From: Ken Staley ('68)
Maren,
Although you don't use this sight to promote
shameless commercialism, I thank you for allowing me
to post my web site here. I operate a small business
out of my home writing grants for Non Profit
organizations like Meals On Wheels, Humane Society,
etc., and for small municipalities that cannot afford
a grant writer on their administrative staff. My
current clients include elementary schools, a public
library, EMS services, a fire department, and a
community theater.
Bomber Alum with needs can reach me through my web
site at: http://www.GranTeks.com
Thanks,
-Ken Staley ('68)
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>>From: Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
To: Christine Woodward ('72)
Christine (Chris?),
I hate to have to break it to you, and I know it's
impossible to believe, but it's actually our 20 year
reunion. (There may be some who will try to convince
us otherwise, but ignore them, it's just a vast mind-
manipulation conspiracy.)
-Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
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>>From: Kirk Catt ('79)
Re: On the lookout for Caprice Letourneau
Hello, I wanted to send out a second request to see if
anyone had any information on Caprice Letourneau. She
finished her junior year at RHS in 1978 and then moved
to Ann Arbor, MI. I received a little help last time
and think I have found her father, but if anyone has
more info please pass it on.
To: Sandstorm folks
My email address has changed. We have just moved to
Chula Vista, south of San Diego, CA and am enjoying
year round 75° whether.
Hope everyone else is as comfortable as we are.
Re: Do you know someone named Catt?
Hello everyone.
My name is Kirk Catt. I was born in Richland, WA
to Dennis and Sherry Catt. Dad was born in Ft. Peck, MT
to Floyd and Viola Catt. If you share the last name
Catt or if you know any of the people above, please
get in contact with me so I can put together a group
of families who share this name. This is not being
done for a book or for profit. I simply want to find
some of my relatives and this seems like a good way
to start.
Thanks for your help.
-Kirk Catt ('79) - born 1961
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/14/02
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45/'46), Ann Pearson ('50)
Mike Clowes ('54), Gloria Falls ('58)
Janet Wilgus ('59), Patti Jones ('60)
Barb Belcher ('72)
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07/14 '58 Lunch - 1pm Francisco's, 3321 N. Court, Pasco
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY 07/13 or 14: Glen Rose ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY 7/13: John Northover ('59)
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>>From: Dick McCoy (Beaver45/Bomber46)
Re: Answers
To: Claris Van Dusen (48)
Yes, I'll be at the Club 40 party in September,
and will see you and your bro.
To: Char Dossett (51)
The lake we called Nelson was out beyond Hunt's
Point, and wasn't a lake at all. It was a small finger
of the Columbia left when the river went down. I don't
think the river recedes far enough to form the lake
any more.
To: Ed Weasner (51)
Royal Anne and Golden Anne are somewhat tasty, but
not as good as Rainiers, which, as I said, are not in
a class with Bings. Also, FYI, there are no cherries
grown in California. None, nada. Like peaches and
strawberries, they are manufactured in an old
airplane hanger in South L.A. That is also, so I've
heard, where they make processed cheese out of
plastic.
-Dick McCoy (Beaver45/Bomber46) - Much cooler today
on Camano Island, WA
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>>From: Ann Pearson Burrows ('50)
To: Ed Weasner ('51)
Sandy and I agree that we do not remember anyone
breaking their necks at the Pasco Plunge - It most
certainly didn't happen on "our watch"!!
-Ann Pearson Burrows ('50)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Ed Weasner ('51)
I think the main reason why the Class of '52 is
having their 50th in August is that during their early
planning stages Club 40 was rumored to be on its last
legs and there would not be a gather in September of
2002. I have heard that some other classes were
thinking along those lines also, but that is only in
the wind for right now.
I do recall a class last year having a reunion on
the same weekend as Club 40, but at the Desert Inn (or
whatever) instead. I do believe there was some
intermingling between the groups.
To the best of my slender font of knowledge, Club
40 does not insist that a class hold it's reunion at
the same time and place. The Club does encourage the
practice as it cuts down on expenses for both groups,
but as someone said: "What ever floats your boat."
Bomber Cheers to Charlie Bigelow ('54)!!! Way to go
Big Guy!!!
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ It is cooling
down in Albany, OR, only 80 something today after
a few days of mid to upper 90s (and remember it
Is not a dry heat)
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>>From: Gloria Falls Evans ('58)
To: Glen Rose ('58)
Have a happy birthday Glen from all the gang in
class of '58. Have a happy day and many more.
-Gloria Falls Evans ('58)
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>>From: Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59)
To: John Northover ('59)
John,
Let me be a fellow Bomber (Bombette, I think, too)
here to wish you a Happy Birthday. Hmmm, 62, you ARE
OLD!! I checked the website and it looks as though you
will get a yearly dose of fanny fun. Here's hoping
they will mostly be young, nubile and plump ones and
that you'll have a window seat!!
Regards,
-Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: John Northover ('59)
Between moons and bikinis have a Happy Birthday!
I did write this on the thirteenth!
Re: Bing Cherries
Sandie Romeri Rutherford ('60) and myself stopped
at a fruit stand on the Vantage highway coming back
from R2K+2. It was the first time in years that I had
fresh bing cherries from the Richland area. When I
arrived home I wanted to hoard them. Did break down
giving my neighbors a very few. The big eyes of my 6
l/2 year old grand-daughter Sabryna of course broke me
down to give away a lot. Every five minutes she would
ask for more cherries. Now I know next year that I
will buy a heck of a lot more of them when I am in
Richland. The fresh "Raw Desert Wildflower" honey that
I bought at the same stand is absolutely delectable.
Talking to Sandie on the phone as I write this. She
agrees about the cherries also.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA = Temps
in the 80s! Yeah!
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>>From: Barb Belcher Valinske (72)
To: Chris Woodward (72) and Diane Carpenter Kipp (72)
Thanks, guys, for setting me straight! I'm glad
it's only our 20th, 'cause I was a whole lot thinner
at our 20th!! Whichever one it really is, it's not too
late to send in your RSVP! We want everyone to come
along that can possibly make it! Contact me ASAP and
we'll get your name on the list. It's going to be the
best one yet!
-Barb Belcher Valinske (72)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/15/02
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Ray Conley ('46), Ken Ely ('49)
Dick Wight ('52), Mike Lewis ('60)
Patti Jones ('60), Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Ray Conley ('46)
Re: Ray Stein's 7/6/02 old football film entry.
Seeing the names of the football players listed on
Ray Stein's 7/6/02 submission brought back memories of
my junior high years. Some observations!
Frankie Sinkwich - U. of Georgia -MVP of 1942
Orange Bowl and of 1943 Rose Bowl. Won Heisman award
in 1942. Played briefly with Detroit Lions.
Clyde (Bulldog) Turner - Drafted by Chicago Bears
in 1940. Played 13 years and was all-pro and played
in several league championship games for them. Was
recently inducted posthumously into hall of fame.
Steve Juzwik - Played 1939-1941 at Notre Dame.
Our own Fran Rish - while in service - coached an
Air Force team 1943-1944 in Amarillo TX.
During Korean war there were several service teams
on west coast. The Fort Ord Warriors, Camp Pendleton
Marines, Fort Lewis plus some others. The Fort Ord and
Camp Pendleton teams scrimmaged against the 49ers and
the Rams. That's how good they were due to some pros
and great college players. Some of the names I
remember were:
Don Heinrich - U. of Washington/49ers
Ollie Matson - St. Louis Cardinals
Ed Henke - Los Angeles Rams
Les Richter - U. of California
Can hardly wait for football season and Richland
Bombers and the Washington State Cougars to begin play.
Go Bombers.
-Ray Conley ('46)
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>>From: Ken Ely ('49)
Re: Francis Coelho (RIP)
When I was a freshman at Eastern Washington,
Francis initiated a new class called "History of
Painting" and convinced several of us to enroll so he
would have enough students to justify a class. Maybe
he was just a "student teacher" as his obit said his
first teaching assignment was in Richland. He was
fervent about art, I know that and it was good to
read he had a very accomplished career in art.
-Ken Ely ('49) ~ Orangevale, CA - where the
temperature is finally dropping below 100°. After
all, we are not Phoenix. (Sorry about that, Ray)
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>>From: Dick Wight ('52)
Re: Club 40 et al
Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) has it about
right... at last year's Club 40 (which I attended),
Class of '51 had a concurrent reunion but a couple
separate events. Club 40 looked "on the ropes" to some
observers. Club 40 leaders needed/wanted "fresh blood"
to take over, I think, and there was a somewhat
trying and emotional meeting that resulted in a
reorganization/continuance of Club 40 under what I
observed to be good and positive circumstances. Our
class got it's first official rep on Club 40 board at
that meeting, but we already had momentum for our 50th
which the class evidently agreed to have in August (2-
3-4) before the results of the Club 40 meeting
occurred. I expect our class will be more involved in
Club 40 in the future, which I think is a good thing!
I've been to 2 Club 40 events so far, hope to attend a
few more before total senility sets in!
Bomber cheers,
-Dick Wight ('52)
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>>From: Mike Lewis ('60)
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Larry,
The Ivar's display this year featured smiley
faces... Apparently a matter of timing, several
other possible simple things came to mind while
watching but cannot remember them...
-Mike Lewis ('60)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Birthday
To: Glen Rose ('58)
Happy Birthday! Being a day late to wish you a
Happy Birthday Glen, I'll make up for it Club 40
week-end with Spudnuts and Ice Cream!
Re: Francis Coelho Art Teacher at Columbia High School
As I read Mr. Coelho's obituary a flood of
memories of this outstanding art teacher came to me.
I was on the Columbian staff for two years. Mr. Coelho
was the instructor. What a kind gentle understanding
man he was. He enlivened the mind with his different
art. Allowed everyone to be creative. If you weren't,
he had his ways to stir the students into being
creative. The creativity did not have to be in
drawing, sculpting so forth. Using the imagination
was his way of teaching. Reading his obituary was a
delight to hear that he continued to touch so many
lives in art throughout his years. May he rest in
peace knowing that he stirred a lot of creative minds.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
So it's Sunday afternoon, the cars are washed, the
lawn is mowed and I'm perusing Parade Magazine. I've
already stretched, taped my ankles and am all set to do
battle with Marilyn Vos Savant. Then I notice that the
question was sent in by Vic Hubbard of Richland,
Washington, or someone signing his name.
Now I'm wondering if this is the one and the same
Vic Hubbard who had me permanently ensconced right
below Ralph (Bless his sainted soul) Lee on the curve
in second period chemistry. Hadn't thought of the guy
for years, but he gave me enough learnin' to make a
pretty dang decent barbecue sauce.
Jimbeaux - Here in Kirkland, where yesterday was too
hot, tomorrow will be too cold, but right now
it's just right
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Ray Gillette ('49), Dick Pierard ('52)
Joretta "Sue" Garrison ('58), Vera Smith ('58)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Mike Brady ('61)
David Douglas ('62), Helen Cross ('62)
Pam Ehinger ('67)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY 7/15 or 7/16: Barbara Rau Isakson ('58)
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>>From: Ray Gillette ('49)
To: Ken Ely (49);
You may have noticed that I have not been bragging
about our "wonderful" Phoenix weather of late. After
having averaged about 110 high temperatures for the
last month and not having any measurable rainfall
since the beginning of the year, I am not inviting
anyone here for their summer vacations.
But last night we had our first BIG "monsoon"
rain and electrical storm and it nearly has put us
out of commission. Felt good to have some rain though
(we were about to dry up and blow away).
To: Maren
This last week I noticed that Jane Pauley's "Time
and Again" TV repeat on the local NBC affiliate had a
full hour about the life and accomplishments of the
famous Jimmy Buffett. Since my musical tastes were
formed about fifteen years earlier than yours, I had
never really been acquainted with some of his works.
But now after watching this show, I must admit that
had I been born later, I might even have become a
"Parrothead" myself. But, alas, the die is cast and I
think I will go put a stack of LPs (78s) (or even a
few 45s) on the old record player and listen (again)
to Frank Sinatra. When I was an active Bomber, that
was a good way to entertain the young ladies. Long
before "Margaritaville" (??)
-Ray Gillette ('49) ~ Phoenix, AZ - where we will be
digging out from the damage Mother Nature
inflicted on us last night.
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
Re: Comment in 07/07/02 Sandstorm
I second brother Burt Pierard's ('59) account of
the building on Thayer and Williams. The first
occupant was the Randall & Doyle Groceteria, and next
door was the Pennywise Drugs. I couldn't say who the
subsequent occupants were, however.
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: Joretta "Sue" Garrison Pritchett ('58)
Re: Class of '58
Hey there... all you Class of '58 Bombers.
Our 45th Reunion will be held next year. But we'll
need help putting it together. An initial planning
meeting has been scheduled at the Richland Library on
Thursday, July 25, from 7pm to 8pm. We'll be in the
Seminar Room... sorry, no food or beverages there.
Please come to the planning meeting... we need your
input.
We've also scheduled a second meeting for August 22,
same time and place. If you can't attend the July
meeting, you can catch up with us in August. Whether
or not you can attend meetings, your ideas and
suggestions would be welcomed by classmates who are
trying to get this started. Write me at the above
address, or Barb Isakson Rau ('58)
We'll see that your classmates get the message.
Thanks, everyone. Hope to see you next week.
-Joretta "Sue" Garrison Pritchett ('58) ~ Richland
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>>From: Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
To: Barbara Rau Isakson ('58)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Hope you have a wonderful day!
AND, many more birthdays!
-Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
To: Mike Lewis ('60)
Smiley faces are in a group of effects called
shape charge shells. It started a few years back with
rings, and quickly went to stars and hearts. Some of
them can be quite expensive, as much as $200 ea our
cost per shell. We fired several hundred of these
kinds of shells this year. But not all of them in all
displays. Also available are butterflies, shamrocks,
letters, numbers, and a variety of pictures. The
successful design and manufacturing of these shells
requires some of the highest skill levels in
pyrotechnics. One long-standing problem has been to
get them to face the audience when they break. I have
been part of a research project to stabilize these
shells in the sky. We have tried everything from fins
to various kinds of tails to both. Results? Nada. It
is a lot of fun to see them break facing the audience,
but it is just plain luck.
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ At Sea Tac waiting for my
flight to Anchorage.
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Mr. Coelho
I remember one day at Sacy when Chuck Wittebort ('61WB)
and I painted our faces with tempera paint in the
back of the art room of Mr. Coelho's class. He was
painstakingly trying to teach art to a bunch of
4th graders. He marched us down the hall to the
principal's office without letting us remove the
paint. I bet that later in his career he would have
praised us for our creativity.
Mr. Coelho was one in a million. We were lucky to
have another excellent teacher in Richland.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: David Douglas ('62)
Well, my China adventure is over. Back to reality
in the US. I was homesick for Tianjin before my plane
landed in San Francisco.
I was able to take a last trip before I left - to
Xi'an, a city with 6000 years of history. I went with
Vicky (Shu Yi), one of my students. The train ride was
26 hours (we had a "soft bed" sleeping compartment),
but well worth it. We saw many historical and scenic
sites, but my favorite was the "army of terracotta
warriors". I still remember hearing the news when that
was discovered back in the 70s and got to see a small
touring exhibit at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu
several years ago. But seeing it in person was awesome.
I may get to the Tri-Cities later this month to
see my mom for her birthday and my brother Jim ('72).
-David Douglas ('62) ~ Phoenix, AZ
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Jim Hamilton ('63) mentioned Vic Hubbard as his
chemistry teacher.
I hadn't thought of Mr. Hubbard for years. But I
took chemistry from him in my junior year, and I
remember trying to do experiments by the book and not
understanding why they didn't work. Mr. Hubbard
couldn't figure our my lack of chemistry genius
either. I was glad to complete the science class, and
I'm sure he was glad to see me complete it and leave
his lab intact also.
I'll have to see if I can find his name in the
Parade, as I didn't notice it.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN - where
we've had some hot and humid days, but quite
pleasant nights after the sun has set lately.
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[Ummmmm, we also have Victor Hubbard ('69) and
Brad Hubbard ('72) - Chemistry teacher's sons? -Maren]
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
Re: Our State is a Dumpsite
Hi Bombers!
Well a few weeks or days time just moves so fast
any more! Someone wanted to know about the tape "Our
State Is A Dumpsite" by Dana Lyons.
Well I was cleaning out my old tapes and I found
it! Now there is an address in the jacket where you
can write to and it's
Reigning Records
P.O. box 45451
Seattle WA 95145
You can give it a try or I would be willing to
copy my tape for anyone as long as they sent me a
blank tape and a return self addressed envelope with
the proper postage on it. This tape is only one sided
only has 4 songs on it was made in 1985. In fact I'm
listening to it and it causes a Big Grin! LOL He even
sings Warshington! LOL!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Can't wait to see all the Class of '67 on
July 26th for Our 35 year Class Reunion!!
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6 Bombers, 1 Bomber Mom, and 1 BBA (Bomber By Adoption) today:
Mary Triem ('47), Jim Grow ('51)
Marguerite Groff ('54), Derrith Persons (60WB)
Sharon McDermott ('63), Ginny Quinley ('73)
Marc Hall ('02 BBA), BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY 07/12: Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery ('47)
To: Dick Wight ('52)
I thoroughly enjoyed your entry of 7/15 regarding
Club 40. Your analysis of the Club's reorganization
meeting was right on target. We old timers never
wanted the organization to be a "dying members" type.
So, most of us are ecstatic that our younger fellow
Bombers are taking over leadership. Now we can sit
back and enjoy the reunion weekend... meeting and
enjoying new club members, with maybe a little
help here and there. Look me up at this year's bash -
would like to meet you personally.
-Mary Triem Mowery ('47)
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>>From: Jim Grow ('51)
Hello
Last week someone put a Blue Cheese or Roquefort
Salad Dressing recipe in here and I did not make a
copy. Can someone put up a copy so I can get it.....
Thanks Very much
-Jim Grow ('51)
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[Recipe came from Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51) and it
was in the 7/12 Alumni Sandstorm. -Maren]
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Re: I've a few reasons for sending a message today.
First - a major BIG THANKS to all of you that were
so kind to take time to send me cards, e-mails, and/or
phone me when my husband died. Each time I heard from
one of you, it was like a nice warm hug. It helps to
ease the pain. Thanks!!
Now - I have a sad newspaper article to tell you
about. Today's Tri-City Herald had a short news story
on page A3, titled, "Recovery of Alaska crash victims
begins." On Friday, there was a plane crash in
southwestern Alaska that killed 4 men. Among the dead,
one name listed is Harold "Ted" Marney, 65 of Renton.
I expect that many of you may already have heard or
read about this. It was the first I heard of it. I
remember Ted very fondly. He was a sweet young man -
always with a big smile. The last time I remember
seeing him was at our 40th Reunion. My condolences to
his family. Hopefully there will be an obituary in the
Tri-City Herald. If so, it will be published in a
future Alumni Sandstorm. If you want to send a note to
Ted's family, I have an address in Renton. I can only
assume it's correct. Send me an e-mail and I'll send
you the address.
Finally: On an upbeat note:
NO. 1: Looks like Charlie Bigelow ('54) will be home
next week. Hopefully he will feel good enough so he
and Shirley can attend the Club 40 Reunion. However,
they'll probably have to wait until next year before
they can get out and jitterbug.
NO. 2: This Friday is the monthly lunch for Class of
'54 gals. To remind you: we meet at approx. 11:30am
at Granny's on Canal Dr. We have a good (sometimes
even silly) time and are hoping you Richland gals can
come - and send a special invitation, to all of you
that don't live here but are within driving distance.
We would love to see you.
Don't forget to sign up for Club 40 2002 Reunion
(September 6-8). If you don't have a form, the web
page is: RichlandClub40.org
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) ~ Blessings from Richland
where we have finally cooled off to the 90s.
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>>From: Derrith Persons Dean ('60WB)
Re: Francis Coelho (RIP)
I have my 1952-1953 year book from Jefferson...
Mr. Campanelli's class... there is a picture of
Mr. Coelho... I remember being in his class... good
memories!
Re: Birthdays
I forgot to send good wishes to Jan Bollinger (60)
July 12th, so Happy belated Birthday Jan!!
Yes! I just had to say something!
-Derrith Persons Dean ('60WB)
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>>From: Sharon McDermott Bruce ('63)
Re: store at Thayer and Williams
Hi,
Was there once a C&H grocery store there? When I
was very small we lived on Black Court off of Thayer
and I thought we shopped at that store.
-Sharon McDermott Bruce ('63) ~ In wonderful
San Antonio, TX - where we were floating away
two weeks ago and now it is pouring again!!!!
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>From the old ALL Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Ginny Quinley ('73)
Date: Sat Jun 29 21:30:21 2002
Re: Hydroplane races and more
Hi All!
Great site! If you happen to be in town for the
hydroplane races and Sidewalk Show, you might want to
check out "The Sound of Music" in the CBC amphitheater
(July 19,20, 25-27, Aug 1-3) at 8:00pm
Nice way to appreciate the cool desert nights!
-Ginny Quinley ('73)
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>>From: Marc Hall ('02 BBA)
Re: Charlie Bigelow ('54) update
Sunday July 14 was Charlie's official day to
celebrate Shirley's ('54) birthday. Vickie B. ('76),
Donovan B. ('74) Shirley B. and I met in Charlie's
room for a party. We kicked out his nurse, whipped out
the very scrumpy Pakistani pegora, samosas, pounded
chicken and chicken curry, all made up for us by
long-time friends Kerim and Missour. Charlie, Donovan
and I all enjoyed a MGD beer with our food, and topped
off the afternoon with a nice chocolate birthday cake
for desert. At Vickie's suggestion, we only put 4
candles on the cake so we would not set off the
hospital's fire alarm and so Shirley could get up
enough wind to blow out the candles.
We then took Charlie out for some air and enjoyed
the palatial view of Seattle's downtown, waterfront,
industrial district and West Seattle from next to
Harborview's helicopter pad. All in Seattle's famous
cloudy and cool summer weather, as Mark Twain noted,
"the coldest winter I ever spent was summer in
Seattle!" It has been gorgeous here Monday and today,
with no clouds and 80ish degrees, so take that, Mr.
Twain!
Charlie is practicing his maneuvers for getting in
and out of vehicles, since Vickie's car was such a
tough test for him earlier. The infernal turtle is not
making the movements easy, so practice is necessary
for proper execution of mounting and dismounting. The
Tahoe practice is set for today, with perhaps buddy
Bowls showing up in his Lincoln later in the week. One
way or another, even if he has to hitch hike, Charlie
will be getting home to Richland on July 24! Shirley
will leave this Sunday to get the Bigelow estate ready
for the lord and master's return on Wednesday.
-Marc Hall ('02 BBA)
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
Mike has been a bit under the weather lately so
hasn't been his humorous self in the Alumni Sandstorm.
We got back from our 5300 mile trip a little over
a week ago most of which Mike drove. It made a very
relaxing trip for his Dad and I and what a great
traveling companion he is. We visited family graves
all over the South and he acquired lots of new data on
the family history. Funny thing though, we took
pictures of all those graves and forgot to take
pictures of the living relatives. He got to reconnect
with his cousin, Dale Gore, who is famous with all of
Mike and Steve's friends. He has turned into a pretty
mild guy. All the aunts loved Mike of course so he
was treated pretty royally... many pecan pies and
other southern cooking. Are you jealous, Brad? Back to
the club and the old diet now though for all of us.
That Southern fare can wreck you. But we are home and
glad to be back reading about all of you in the
Sandstorm.
Thanks to Mike. And, all those rumors about him
driving slow are not true. He is a speed demon
-BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Doreen Hallenbeck ('51), John Northover ('59)
Helen Cross ('62), John Adkins ('62)
Rosalie Lansing ('63)
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>>From: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter ('51)
Re: Blue Cheese Dressing
To: Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51) and Jim Grow ('51)
Sandy,
That recipe for blue cheese dressing is superior
to anything I've ever had before. Sure must be lots of
good cookin' at your place. Hope you'll submit it again
to the Alumni Sandstorm so everyone can get a second
chance at it.
Re: Nelson Lake
Also, just two weeks ago we were in the Tri-
Cities. Gerry Orren Strickland ('51) and I were
talking about Nelsons Lake. Gerry lived near there, as
did Ann Yale Dawson (RIP) and there was a vineyard
nearby. I believe the lake and vineyard were within
walking distance of the Yale house. Right Gerry?
-Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter ('51) ~ Green Valley, AZ
where we're truly appreciating the monsoon rains
each afternoon
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>>From: John Northover ('59)
Re: Richland Yacht Club burgee
Anyone have any information about the Richland
Yacht Club? Mike Bradley ('56) has a burgee from the
club. On the burgee is the atomic symbol.
Please feel free to email me with any information.
thanks
john
-John Northover ('59)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
We leave tomorrow for our 7 week trek out west. I
had to laugh at Mike Davis' ('74) mother's comment
about taking pictures of dead relatives. We will try
to remember that as we will be visiting some grave
sites too. Northern aunts cooking will be great too,
I'm sure. I'm looking forward to attending my Cross
Family Reunion outside of Portland, OR, on August l0th.
Must be about the 25th I've attended almost in a
row. I'm starting to feel a little withdraw at the
thought of not being able to access my daily dose of
the Alumni Sandstorm. (As I've not had good luck at
accessing much from non home ports.) But I'll try to
catch up some when I'm in the Tri-Cities a few days
on the trip.
Re: Cousin
My Bomber cousin, Allan Cross ('59) will be 61
July 31st!!
Sorry we won't be able to visit more people on
this trip. Particularly I'm sorry I won't be able to
see Jeanie Dahl ('62), as we head to Powell Lake and
a houseboat trip, but 7 weeks is pretty long to leave
the old homestead for one time, we thought. I am
hopeful to see Billie Cummings Bammer ('62WB) and
Cliff Cunningham ('62) in California on the way.
Adios,
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ I'd write more Spanish, but
I am not sure even Adios is spelled right. Oh, we
hope to see Carol Rice Forister (62) in Kansas
City, KS on our way back too.
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
Re: Class of "62" photo Album
Attention Class of '62
The CD Photo album from the recent reunion is now
available. There are about 150 pictures... "reviews
have been positive"... I think you will like it. I need to cover costs
of CDs, printing, mailing, ink,
envelopes & stuff... I think I need $5.00 to cover my
costs. (not too bad for 150 pictures).
A note to the class members who donated their own
pictures to this project: Your CDs are already in the
mail.
You can e-mail me for an order - and I will reply
with my mailing address for your $5.00.
-John Adkins, class of "62"
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>>From: Rosalie Lansing Haag ('63)
Hello Dear Friends;
It has been just 3 weeks since the reunioun
gathering and I am still happy in my heart at having
seen my old friends. It was so lovely to spend a
little time with Rada Lund, my longtime dear love and
second mom... it is just amazing how wonderful this
sweet little lady is... she enjoys all of us "kids" so
much. May she live and enjoy several more years with
Micki Lund Anderson ('63) and all her splendid family
and friends.
We just arrived in WA D.C. area on Monday. We are
staying in Falls Church, VA. All I have done so for
is try to get my house in order. We had a truly
wonderful trip across country this time. We were
traveling across 90, thru ID, MT (absolutely gorgeous)
and down into Yellowstone the first day. We stayed at
the little cabins in the Falls Bridge area. This was
my 4th time thru Yellowstone, the last was in '89, a
year after the terrible forest fire. The forest is
rebuilding itself slowly but so beautifully. My hubby
(Chuck), is a forestry minor, and so he points out all
the facts and forestry do's and don'ts. It will take
at least 50 years or more for the trees to stand tall
again. They are only about 6 feet now. I am still in
awe of the wild life. This was the greatest abundance
of animals we have ever been able to enjoy. We saw at
least 1500 head of Buffalo. It was just incredible.
They were all over the fields, roadways. Walking so
slowly down the highways and right up to our cars with
their huge ole heads right in our windows. They slowed
us to a total stop for an hour here and hour there
several times. It was just fabulous. We have lots of
amazing pictures to develop. The only little lovelies
we missed were grizzlies, black bears and wolves. Darn
I love the bears. We then traveled through SD and
stayed in Mitchell, the home of the only Corn Palace
in the world. Then on thru MN, which is pure bliss...
into MI... down into IL and stayed in Bloomington, IL
on the 3rd day. On the 4th day we did the rest of IL...
thru IN... passed right by the speedway... on thru
Ohio and into PA... then into WV and the night in
Morristown. Needless to say by now we are draggin' our
shoes in mud, like an old Bomber up and at 'em and
onto MD... and into VA and into Falls Church, VA at
about 3:00 on Sunday the 14th.
So now that the house is in order it is time to
play. I know that Earl Bennett ('63) is living here.
Are there any more Bombers here in D.C.? What a heck
of a way to spend one's days at the company's expense.
Will keep you in touch with my little adventures, as
they come and we go.
Have my Bomber Plates [license plate frame] and we
are proud and happy.
-Rosalie Lansing Haag ('63)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/19/02
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Missy Keeney ('59), Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
Jil Lytle ('82)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY 07/17: Denny Lytle ('66)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Burgee?
To: John Northover ('59)
What the heck is a "burgee?" If you misspelled
"burger" it must be really gross by now!
Actually, Gus Keeney ('59) or his partner in
"yacht crime", Doug Stiles ('59) should have an answer
for you!
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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[That's what I asked, too... here's John's answer:
"...a burgee is a small triangular flag used by
the yachteee crowd. You hoist it on your starboard
side when you visit another yacht club so they can
see the yacht club you belong to.
Each club designs it's own burgee.
Clubs trade flags and mount them inside each
other's club for a real yachty look ... when you
trade burgees you also trade privileges ... i.e. you
can go to another yacht club in some other area and
have a drink ... dinner... whatever.
Juan the sailor ... '59
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>>From: Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
To: Rosalie Lansing Haag ('65)
Wow Rosalie, It sounds like a wonderful trip you
had. I love the wildlife too. I saw a bunch of Buffalo
years ago in Minnesota but not close up. looked at
them through binoculars. love them. and there is so
much beauty in this country. thanks for sharing your
trip on the site!
-Patty de la Bretonne ('65) ~ in Seattle
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>>From: Jil Lytle Smith ('82)
Re: Birthday wishes
Just wanted to wish my Big Brother Denny Lytle ('66)
a Happy Belated birthday! July 17th. Hope it was a
good one. I was in the hospital with a ruptured
disk, Den... it's not like I just blew it off or
something! *lol*
Re: '82 Reunion
Also, Class of 82 final reunion planning meeting
is August 5th at 6:30pm. If you are interested in
attending, please contact me at the above email
address for information.
It's time to get your registration packets in. THE
MONEY IS DUE NOW!! If you have any questions about
just attending one or more of the functions please
email and I will let you know the different prices.
Looking forward to seeing you all real soon!
-Jil Lytle Smith ('82)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/20/02
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Anna May Wann ('49), Curt Donahue ('53)
Gus Keeney ('57), Missy Keeney ('59)
Earl Bennett ('63), Rob Peutz ('73)
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: Summer picnic
Bomber picnic at Battleground State Park – now
that sounds like a winner doesn't it?
It really should be quite peaceful – just lots
of laughter, talking and food. The "Fife Bunch" is
challenging the "Oregon bunch" to join us for a picnic
at beautiful Battleground State Park, just 14 miles
northeast of the City of Vancouver, WA off of I-5.
This is our initial effort to get a Bomber group
started in the Portland area. Come join in the fun
and take advantage of the opportunity to meet fellow
Bombers.
Date: Saturday, August 10th
Time: Anytime after 9:00am until you all go home!!!
Who: Anyone who would like to join us. Bring your
kids, grandkids, neighbors... Show them the true
Bomber spirit.
There is swimming, play areas for the kids,
picnic tables and benches. No motor boats allowed,
but row boats are.
I (Ann) will furnish the hamburgers and hot dogs.
Asking the rest of you to furnish, condiments, buns,
chips, salads and heck if any of you have the old
crank ice cream makers why not bring the makings for
homemade ice cream? If we are missing anything the
city of Battleground is just 3 miles away from the
park and they have a nice Safeway.
Patti Jones Ahrens ('60), myself, my daughter and
son-in-law (he is the Park Ranger) will be there early
to reserve our space. Parking is limited so get there
early to enjoy the fun.
Please e-mail Patti or myself to let us know that
you are coming and how many there will be in your
group. We need to know this, not only for food, but
to also know how many tables to latch on to.
We will not be in the over-night area as that has
all been pre-reserved by other groups. There are other
parks in the area if you want to bring trailers, RVs, etc.
Just get on the internet and search out Washington or
Oregon Parks. If you need more information contact me
directly. I'll answer as soon as I get off of my
"Pogo" games.
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
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>>From: Curt Donahue ('53)
To: Rosalie Lansing Haag ('63)
I too enjoyed your account of your trip, but am
real curious how you drove from Minnesota through
Michigan to Illinois. I think you intended to say
Wisconsin in lieu of Michigan.
Buffalo are interesting creatures.
-Curt Donahue ('53)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Burgee
To: Missy Keeney (;59) and Juan the Sailor ('59)
I had a special halyard to hoist the Club Burgees
and the assorted CRYA, Club Officer, Blue Gavel and
other assorted burgees on my sailboat Music. On all of
my power boats I had a staff on the bow rail to fly my
Club Burgee and other staffs and halyards as required
for the other burgees.
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Yesterday's "news"
OOOOPS! Gus Keeney and Doug Stiles are class of
'57, not '59!
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Earl C. Bennett III (Gold Medal Class of '63)
To: Rosalie Lansing Haag ('63)
Rosalie:
By the way, there is a buffalo farm half way
between where I live and where I work, just south of
Madison right off US29 (but they don't wander loose
and block the roads), and the chef in the cafeteria
where I work builds a super Bison Burger one day a
week, Wednesdays, I think. Also, there is a Spudnut
shop in Charlottesville. So you can relive hometown
AND your cross-country trip at one fell swoop,
whenever you decide to tour Monticello or UVa or both.
And if we're home, you and I can REUNION. All we're
missing is the dry heat of Eastern Washington, where
50% humidity is muggy (a distant dream from June,
we'll not see it that low again until September here)!
There are numerous Bombers in the area, but we
haven't done much congregating yet as far as I know. I
delivered some Spudnuts to a Pam Pyle Jewett-Bullock ('69)
in Fredericksburg through her son a year or so ago,
but I've not actually met her - her gratitude resulted
in a stupendous, huge appleberry pie (handpicked
raspberries and blackberries) that fattened me up a
bit more. My wife and I did spend an afternoon with
Joe Ford ("63) in downtown DC when he came to a
convention in the winter of 2001.
Welcome to VA, and serious traffic in your
neighborhood. See ya sometime soon, I hope.
Regards, ecb3 - from Reva, VA - where the brief
thunder shower cooled off the 95° day but did nothing
to dry up the moisture we breathe for July and August.
-Earl Bennett ('63)
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>>From: Rob Peutz ('73)
Re: And there it was
Okay, so I had to see it for myself. Went to the
Smithsonian with Jeanette Haberman ('73), and there
was the Richland Bomber "T" shirt. Gave us both a chuckle.
Interesting exhibit. Jenny, headed to the Rock N Roll
hall of fame, this weekend, wanna ride?
-Rob Peutz ('73)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/21/02
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6 Bombers and 2 funeral notices (sorta) today:
Tom Tracy ('55), Kathy O'Neil ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Michael Furner ('68)
Betti Avant ('69), Peg Adair (72)
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>>From: Tom Tracy ('55)
To: Ray Conley ('46)
Kudos for your clear memory and refreshing our
thoughts of the great players who graced our area
during WWII and the Korean conflict. Your class and
the next few were the ones who inspired our generation
at RHS. The note about Fran Rish was a good one. Coach
Rish was a First Class educator who brought experience,
maturity and good humor to our school. He also played
against some classic early professionals like Paul
Christman and others. I remember hearing how he
intercepted one of Christman's passes once and he said
it hit him so hard it nearly knocked him into the next
county. Rish was also a musician and could play the
piano. If he'd taken time to sing, he'd have been
another Perry Como. If you recall he had the voice of
Perry Como/Dean Martin. All other things aside; Rish
was an excellent role model for our students. If he'd
been in the field of science, he'd have been a Nobel
Prize winner. I am glad to know him and was thrilled
to know Richland named the football stadium after him.
He deserved it. I still remember him adjusting my tie
before we left for the State Tournament... reminding
the basketball team members... "Now get over the hill
and do your stuff. Remember you are representing all
of this city, your parents, your classmates and
teachers." He and Ray Juricich had a way of inspiring
players to achieve above and beyond what kids thought
they could do. Hope we find a memorial for Ray
Juricich. He's one great man and a superior educator.
(But he'd really chew me out if he could see me drive
on the LA Freeway). He was a spectacular driver's ed
coach too.) If you see Ray, tell him I wasn't prepared
for the wrong side of the road in Sydney. He left out
that chapter. Art Dawald was fortunate to have Ray
Juricich coaching beside him. We all loved to listen
to Juricich tell about WWII on our basketball trips
and how he'd grumble about Dawald's speed through
towns... "He drives fast through towns and then slows
down on the highway!". Hope Ray is still enjoying
golf with friends. He and Fran Rish always treated us
with respect, dignity and did their best to keep us in
the straight and narrow. They are real men and were
admired by students more than they know. (I used to
sneak down and watch Rish's practices when I was in
the 5th-7th Grade. The years when we still had a few
leather helmets on the field and guys who knew how to
wear them. I especially remember big guys like Wilbur
Meicenheimer ('50RIP) who looked like they should have
worn license plates instead of numbers on their jersey.
To: Ray Gillette ('49)
Thanks for the memories, Ray. Now take back your
Phoenix weather and give us our cool Northwest
temperatures... It's still in the 90s but cooling at
the foot of Boise's Mtns where the golfer's are wiping
their brows as they lumber past our back yard and the
river's running fast to help fill up the Snake and
mighty Columbia and everyone's looking for footprints
of Lewis & Clark.
With best thoughts of cool summer nights, a sack
full of Spudnuts and the wonderful days when a Spudnut
didn't insist on redistributing its calories in
undesirable locations.
-Tom Tracy ('55)
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>>From: Kathy O'Neil Childs ('63)
I really enjoyed seeing the news about the Bomber
T-shirt and the reactors in the Smithsonian. The
picture and write-up were great.
[ Bombers in the Smithsonian]
To: Jan Nelson ('60)
I think that my sister, Patty O'Neil Lopez ('65),
and I performed with you in the dance recitals which
were put on by dance teacher Jean Smiset. There were
five or six of us in that Dutch girls number. Isn't
that the one where we wore those blue and white Dutch
girl hats and the blue skirts? Patty and I were also
in a couple of other numbers. I have a large picture
somewhere in my scrapbooks.
We also took from Mrs. Wallagura. I had lunch with
my Dad today and he said he thought she lived on Robison,
up near the Catholic Church. Later she moved to Haupt
Street near our home on Haines. We took dance lessons
for several years, both tap and ballet. We both loved
the lessons. I had forgotten all about those pictures. I
don't have a scanner either, but I will look for the pictures.
-Kathy O'Neil Childs ('63) ~Los Altos, CA - where it
has been sunny and in the high 70s all week,
while cooling down to the high 50s at night
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[Jean Smiset School of Dance from 5/18/51]
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
RE: SAD NEWS
I don't usually pass on sad news like this, but
sometimes we need to pause and remember what life is
all about.
There was a great loss recently. Larry LaPrise,
who wrote the song "Hokey Pokey," died this week at
age 83.
It was extremely difficult for the family to keep
him in the casket. They'd put his left leg in and.....
well, you know the rest.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Michael G. Furner ('68)
Re: Trip Down Memory Lane - Fire at the Salvation Army Bldg
Yesterday I drove over to my folks house (still
living on Winslow Court after all these years) and
drove by the burnt out hull of the, now, Salvation
Army building. I remember when it was a Mayfair market
and I was a 12, or so, years old young man. I used to
walk there to spend my allowance on such things as
"Superman" comics and candy. I think my mom and dad
knew the manager of the store because around the time
of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays my Mom
would set up a booth and I sold candle center pieces
that she made. She was and still is quite the artist.
The memories that came flooding back were
delightful and it makes me sad to see that piece of
history end in a terrible fire. The people that
counted on the structure and all that it stood for
are rightfully sad.
Does anyone know if there are any plans to
rebuild, or are they just going to move? I hope they
are able to rebuild and also hope that the community
supports such an effort, not just vocally but
financially and perhaps even by donating time to
further that cause.
-Michael G. Furner ('68)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: weather
HOT and DRY for northwestern Kansas. I'm asking
that everyone out there in Bomber land to do their
best rain dances, please. Maybe when I escape to
Richland in a couple of weeks it will be cooler there
(I hope so anyway)!!
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS - where it was over
100 again today
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>>From: Peg Adair ('72)
Re: 30 Year Reunion
To: All of you who worked so diligently to put on our reunion
A big thank you is due. I had a wonderful time,
especially Friday. There are friends we lose touch
with, but they are icons forever. The hugs are a
genuine touch friendship and it has been a long time
since I have felt so much warmth and happiness.
To: Those of you that hung out with Dee Zeitler and me
I cherish you all. I could not have asked for a
nicer time. You guys are great and it is too bad that
it takes a reunion to bring us all together. I wished
I would have had more time to talk to more folks and
geez I wished I would have remembered more faces.
Sorry to John Sullivan for thinking he was someone
else!
"Remember when..." was the most common phrase heard;
it was such a joy when they said back to me "I
remember that"! They were little things I thought
I would only remember; like the Twilight Zone and
camping out in the back yard in the summer time.
To: Alumni who traveled a distance to show up
Thank you. There are a lot of memories that get
brought back to life so hang on and treasure each and
every one. Those memories will make you smile in the
future.
-Peg Adair ('72)
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Article & Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Harold "Ted" Marney ~ Class of 1954
>>Wilmer Alderman ~ Class of 1949
http://FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/22/02
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6 Bombers and 1 Bomber Mom today:
Sandra Atwater ('51) and JD Boyd ('55)
Donna McGregor ('57), Maren Smyth ('64)
Diane Carpenter ('72), Jenny Smart ('87)
BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paula Vinther Case ('69)
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>>From: Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51) and JD Boyd ('55)
Re: Blue Cheese Dressing
To: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter (51)
Thanks for the great compliment you gave for the
bleu cheese dressing that Jim B. '55 and Sandra
Atwater B. sent into the Sandstorm.
To: Jim Grow ('51)
Finally getting around to your request for the
bleu cheese dressing! So here goes:
Blue Cheese Dressing
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayo
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon worcestershire
1 teaspoon BBQ sauce
Add:
LOTS bleu cheese and tabasco cayenne to taste. We
checked the brand of bleu cheese that we use and we
get it from Costco and the name is: Stella Crumbled
Bleu Cheese.
This recipe was perfected by both of us in the
"good old restaurant days". We use to make five
gallons at a time -- people loved -- just like we do!
We have a special request of the class of '52. Please
watch over JD's brother, Jerry, during this festive
reunion coming up in August!!!!!!!!!!!! He tends to
get out of control like his old high school days,
when he is around his old buddies!!!! Still love you,
Jerry... will that go both ways after this????? Ha!!!!
This next sentence is from JD----not Sandra. There
something else I wanted to comment about and I seem to
have gotten a foggy brain and don't recall----should
be forthcoming in a day or two----I hope!! Ha!
Take Care Bombers
-Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51) and JD Boyd ('55) ~ Palm Desert, CA
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>>From: Donna McGregor Salazar ('57)
To: Kathy O'Neil Chiles ('63)
Re: Dance lessons
I also took lessons from Mrs. Wallagura, (Helen).
She was my aunt, once or twice removed. She was
married to my Grandmother's stepson. We had lessons
in her living room, yes, on Robinson. I also had dance
lessons with another instructor. I went with my friend
Mary Ann McIntosh ('57). Mary Ann was the dancer, not
I. I was pretty stiff compared to her.
Re: License Plates
Are there Bomber license plates AND plate frames
out there or is it just the frames? In New Mexico we
only have to have one plate on the back, so the front
space is free to put whatever you want. So would like
the Bomber plate if it is available.
Bomber Cheers
-Donna McGregor Salazar ('57) ~ On the Rio Grande
watching the rain clouds pass high on over.
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: Forest Fire NE of Chelan
No, I'm nowhere near the fire... not even smoky
here....
Re: New BOMBER CALENDAR
This might turn out to be a pain in the patootie
but for now it's working... Let me know if you want
anything added...
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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>>From: Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
Re: Class of '72 reunion
A very grateful "thank you" to all who worked so
hard to make our reunion this weekend the best yet (in
my opinion.) I shouldn't mention names as I don't know
everyone who was involved and so will leave out
someone important, but I know Barb Belcher Valinske
and Peter Brandt did a huge amount of work, also
Sharen Manolopoulos, Rick Anderson, and Gary Spanner.
I know there were others and hope someone else
mentions their names. Anyway, I had a wonderful time;
thank you all so much for what will soon be great
memories. I only wish there had been more time to do
more in-depth visiting and catching up. Haven't we all
turned out to be cool people?!!
I hope all of us who didn't recognize all our
former classmates and friends will be forgiven; I
assume we're all in the same "diminishing memory
power" boat. (I prefer to think of it as "information
overload".)
Keep on truckin'!
-Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
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>>From: Jenny Smart Page ('87)
Re: Salvation Army Building
On the day of the fire, I stopped by to see the
damage at The Salvation Army building at Williams and
Thayer. It was heartbreaking to see the remains of
what was a very nice youth center and chapel. While
there, I spoke with someone from their Seattle
headquarters, and according to him, they would rebuild
at the same spot. It's an excellent location for the
youth activities they run, and the chapel for the
Sunday worship services is also a nice addition to
the neighborhood. I gave him a check, telling him to
either use it for the re-build project, to buy some
cold drinks for the firefighters, or to send the local
Salvation Army officers out to dinner. I, too, hope
that everyone gives generously to this organization
that has helped our community time and time again,
during this tragic event.
-Jenny Smart Page ('87) ~ West Richland, WA
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
To: Peg Adair ('72)
Re: '72 Reunion
Not only good memories for the Alumni, Peg. One of
our "kids" came by to visit while he was here for the
re union. Paul Caudill (Whoopee) How great to see one
of "my kids" grow up to be the man I knew he would. We
enjoyed his visit so much.
And thanks to Mike and Dee Shipman... the memory
of Steve was there, too, in the book Mike put together
for Steve's girls. You were a great class and I have
so many fond memories of The Bear's friends.
-BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/23/02
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8 Bombers and 1 BBA (Bomber By Adoption) today:
Ray Hall ('57), Rosalie Lansing ('63), Pam Ehinger ('67)
Scott Hartcorn ('67), Mike Howell ('68), Tom Storms ('69)
Barb Belcher ('72), Christine Woodward ('72), Marc Hall ('02BBA)
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>>From: Ray Hall ('57)
Prayers are needed as I go into surgery, first
ever, this afternoon at Kennewick General. Prostate
problems... the doctors say it is a fairly simple
procedure that I should be out in a day or so; but I
need prayers for the doctors and staff and myself to
get through this.
Thanks
-Ray Hall ('57)
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>>From: Rosalie Lansing Haag ('63)
To: Curt Donahue ('53)
Yes, Curt, you are right. I did say Michigan
instead of Wisconsin. We went south at Madison, down
into Indiana.
I seem to get confused more easily these days.
To: Larry "Dobie" Stephens ('63)
Hello ole friend! Yes we are going to visit
Biltmore House in SC. I drove right by it back in '89,
on my way from Chattanooga, TN to NY to visit with my
hubby's family. I was always sad that we were not able
to stop and see that most fabulous of estates. We will
be going up and down the east coast visiting as much
as possible this next year. We now have 4 weeks of
vacation so will pack in as much as possible.
This last Friday we went to the Smithsonian and
visited the Natural History Museum, which houses all
the dinosaurs and the Hope diamond and etc.
The humidity is so nasty here now that it is far
too uncomfortable to walk around outside much. Also
the air quality is very unhealthy, nasty, ugly stuff.
However, riding the subways here is much better than
in NY... these are really clean and nice.
Also was in Nordstroms on Sunday at the Tysons
Corner Galleria. Felt like Seattle... well sorta!!!
-Rosalie Lansing Haag ('63)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger ('67)
Maren!!
That Calendar is GREAT!! Keeps us all posted up
to date and tells us when the next birthdays are! Now
Do ALL the Bombers have their birthdays on file? Or
would you like us to send them to you? LOL
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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[http://www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers -- There's a link
to click and send us information to be added. -Maren]
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>>From: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Re: Really Important Stuff!!!
T0: Anyone Who Knows...
1. What time does the Spudnut Shop open this Saturday?
[4AM -- see their website at:
http://www.richland.tri-cityshopping.com/spudnuts/index.html]
2. My doctor says I should drink red wine to help my
cholesterol level. Will the wine offset the effects of
a spudnut, or is it just un-cool to wash a Spuddie
down with a good full-bodied Cabernet...fearing that
it may be offensive to the spudnut?
3. Where is the Class of '67 playing golf this
Saturday and what time?
4. What is the appropriate time to start drinking on
the day of a 35th reunion:
a) After the first tee?
b) When it's noon in Sydney?
c) Anytime, because no one will recognize you
anyway - drunk or sober - much less care!
Serious responses only please....
-Scott Hartcorn ('67)
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>>From: Mike Howell ('68)
Re: Darrington Blue Grass Festival
Hi gang;
I just returned from Darrington and The Blue Grass
Festival. It was Awesome. I have never attended such a
well run show. I had too much fun and it will take a
while to recuperate.
I will be at Ocean Shores this weekend for the
Harley Davidson Convention, then a Quick Repack and I
will be off to Reno for Hot August Night.
If you have never been to the Darrington Blue
Grass Festival It is something you are missing. I will
be there next year and every year I am able to attend.
I do hope to see you there next year.
-Mike Howell ('68)
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>>From: Tom Storms ('69)
Re: Gary Behymer - Hokey Pokey Authorship
I am not sure where you got your information
about the author of the "Hokey Pokey", but it is my
understanding that the authors of that tune are the
father and uncle tandem of our very own Bomber Alum
Tony Macak ('69). I have actually seen the royalty
checks that Tony used to get as an heir. Imagine that!
- Someone has to pay good money to use that song.
-Tom Storms ('69)
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>>From: Barb Belcher Valinske ('72)
To: Class of '72
Thanks so much to everyone who helped put our
30th Reunion together. Some of you weren't on the
committee, but were there helping out every time I
turned around. Thanks also to those of you who
traveled so far to join us. It was great to see so
many old friends reliving their youth. The Red
Lion/Hanford House did a great job. The food was
excellent and the staff went out of their way to be
helpful. July 2012 will be here before we are ready!
Please keep in touch via the websites. It would be
great to find everyone on the lost list! Continue
looking, and send me a note whenever you find someone.
One thing we learned at this reunion: next time we
will have larger name tags!
-Barb Belcher Valinske ('72)
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>>From: Christine Woodward ('72)
Re: Class of 72 Reunion
I would personally like to thank all of the
people that dedicated so much volunteer time and
effort to making the Class Reunion such a great event.
There is so much work that goes on behind the
scenes that goes unnoticed. Great job ,you guys!
-Christine Woodward ('72)
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>>From: Marc Hall ('02BBA)
Re: Charlie Bigelow ('54) Pictures
Maren,
Here, finally, is the pix of Charlie:
Charlie #3 is him doing rehab in the pool... he
really likes the pool.
Charlie will be out and on the road home by 10AM
Wednesday. July 23!
Thanks again,
-Marc Hall ('02BBA)
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Jack Dawson ('52), Craig Buchanan ('57)
Roma Harrold ('57), Glen Rose ('58)
Jeanie Hutchins ('62), Gary Behymer ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Cheryl Moran ('66)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Anne Mitzlaff ('77)
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BOMBER BY ADOPTION BIRTHDAY Yesterday: Agnes Hughes (BBA)
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>>From: Jack Dawson ('52)
Re: Keeping watch over Jerry Boyd ('52)
To: Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51)
Don't worry.... I have asked Jack Young ('52),
Jerry Cravens ('52), Ev Waining ('52), Bill Zilar ('52),
and Jack Morrow ('52) to keep a eye on Jerry. Don't
worry... be happy... he will be in good hands.
-Jack Dawson ('52)
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>>From: Craig Buchanan ('57)
Re: Ray Hall ('57) and his request for prayers that
his prostrate surgery will go well.
Ray,
Old friend from '57. I certainly will honor your
request. Please keep us Bombers informed relative to
your recovery.
-Craig Buchanan ('57)
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>>From: Roma Harrold Jensen ('57)
To: Ray Hall ('57)
You've got it... prayers on the way for you and
the staff at the hospital. Hold a good thought. God
Bless you and family.
-Roma Harrold Jensen ('57)
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>>From: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Famous Landmark
I was out running around in the desert last week
and I came across this famous Tri-Cities landmark so I
snapped a picture of it. Can anyone guess what it is?
My cousin, Dave Clem ('58), is not allowed to guess
because he and I ate lunch in the shade of this thing
several times when we were kids. Maybe Burt Pierard
('59) can fill us in on it's history.
-Glen Rose ('58)
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>>From: Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62)
To: Betty Neal Brinkman ('62)
My warmest thoughts and prayers are with you and
your family at this difficult time, Betty. I just
learned this evening of the passing of your Dad, and
of the service that will be held tomorrow. Please know
that you have many Bomber friends who sympathize and
care.
God Bless,
-Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
To: Tom Storms ('69)
Re: Hokey Pokey
Wait for the music to load up... Lyrics there, too!
In case anyone forgot them!
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
THREE BOMBER CHEERS FOR CHARLIE BIGELOW ('54)!!!!!
richlandbombers.1954.tripod.com/BigelowGliderCrash.htm
To: Marc Hall ('02BBA)
The pictures of Charlie were great! Thanks for
sending them for all of us to see the remarkable
recovery and progress that Charlie has made!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - temps are
hot, and the Lake Isabella area is burning up...
lots of homes and business have been destroyed
and the fire is still raging! We NEED a rain
dance, soon!!!!!!
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>>From: Cheryl Moran Fleming ('66)
It's been a while since I was able to read the
Sandstorm and I feel like I did in Riverside Park when
the merry-go-round was whirling fast and you had to
run with it and hop on. It'll take some time to catch
up with the topics you've been discussing. By the way,
those merry-go-rounds are no longer put in parks for
safety reasons............
-Cheryl Moran Fleming ('66)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
To: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Dear Scott;
Never Ever wash a good Spuddie down with Wine, red
or any other color!! Only a good cold glass of milk
will do!! You must savor the flavor of the Spuddie!
Wine.... YUCK... will kill the Spuddie!!
Re: Golf
As for Golf, well not being a golfer I don't know
and sorry but I don't really care! *Grin*
Re: Start Time
Now as to when to start to Imbibe well it's always
NOON some where in the World!! We only live once so
lets enjoy!!
Looking forward to seeing every one in a few days!
Re: New All Bombers' Calendar
Oh, don't forget to send in your birthdays and
Bomber Combo Anniversaries to the Bomber Calendar.
There's a link to click and send us information to
be added.
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Anne Mitzlaff Gerken ('77)
Maren, I tried the link to see the calendar, and it
would not load. Could you send it to me so I can try
it again?
Thanks,
-Anne Mitzlaff Gerken ('77)
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[I have trouble myself sometimes. Keep trying...
http://www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers -Maren]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/25/02
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26 Bombers sent stuff:
Phil Belcher ('51), Ralph Myrick ('51)
Grover Alexander ('52), Curt Donahue ('53)
Bob Lattin ('56), Tom Hughes ('56)
Dan Haggard ('57), Richard Perry ('58)
Steve Carson ('58), Sue Garrison ('58)
Burt Pierard ('59), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Denny Damschen ('62), Charles Keiser ('63)
Mike Lahrman ('63), Myrna Bolin ('63)
Mike Funderburg ('66), Tedd Cadd ('66)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Sherri Daugherty ('67), Michael Furner ('68)
Debbie Bennett ('72), Marion Agar ('72)
Tim Lippert ('79), Jil Lytle ('82)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Betty Noble Giedd ('63)
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TODAY: '58 Reunion Planning Meeting - 7pm - 8pm
Richland Library Seminar Room
Email Joretta "Sue" Garrison Pritchett
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>>From: Phil Belcher ('51)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
No mystery, it was a target for the bombers from the Navy base
in Pasco during WWII. In the late '40's we would find old practice
bomb casings laying around near the target. Kids have spent a lot
of time trying to tear it down over the years.
-Phil Belcher ('51)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
To: Ray Hall ('57)
Hi, Ray.
Prayers work. My wife Judy has gone through breast cancer last
summer and as of now, she is free from the cancer. She had a lot of
people praying for her. You bet, you will get our prayers. Hope to
see you this fall at the bowling alley.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Grover Alexander ('52)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
Looks like the target on the old bombing range on top of
flattop. Was used for aerial target practice during WW2. Must be an
old picture, as that area is now pretty well built up.
-Grover Alexander ('52)
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>>From: Curt Donahue ('53)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
That, my friend, is the target at the old Navy Bombing Range.
Spent a few hours of my youth in that area hunting jack rabbits for
rifle target practice.
To: Jack Dawson ('52)
Who is going to watch over that bunch?
-Curt Donahue ('53)
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>>From: Bob Lattin ('56)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
Rumor is that it is an old world war II bomb target use for
training pilots. Hence the road near this monument is called
Bombing Range Rd. You guys were hard up for shade if this was the
best you could do. I hope is wasn't at high noon.
-Bob Lattin ('56)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
Is this the target at the bombing range?
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Dan Haggard ('57)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
That concrete structure is a target used by the Navy Air Corp,
flying out of Pasco, for strafing and bombing practice during WWII.
It is located about .5 miles SSE from FlatTop hill in West
Richland. This area was a US Navy bombing range. The old dirt
access road was named Bombing Range Road and the name is still used
today. The road today is paved and the area is highly developed and
populated.
-Dan Haggard ('57)
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[A "strafing" run is where they use the guns in the wings of
fighters. -Maren]
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>>From: Richard Perry (58)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
It is a bomb target off of Bombing Range Road.
-Richard Perry (58)
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>>From: Steve Carson ('58)
Re: Chicago Area Bomber Lunch
I am a little envious of the Fife and Richland
groups that get together for lunch. Anybody in the
Chicago area interested in organizing a lunch?
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
Mystery picture 03, it looks like a wall left
standing on the bombing range South of West Richland.
-Steve Carson ('58) ~ Chicago, IL - the world's most
dynamic city.
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>>From: Joretta "Sue" Garrison Pritchett ('58)
Re: Class of '58
Reminder - 45th Reunion Planning Meeting
Where: Richland Library, Seminar Room
When: Thursday, July 25 (and again Thursday, August 22)
Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Please come and help plan our Reunion. We need
help from all classmates--and their mates too, if
they wish to help out.
Thanks. Hope to see you there.
-Joretta "Sue" Garrison Pritchett ('58) ~ Richland
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
Well, Glenno.
You stumped me on this one. I don't know that I've
ever seen the object in question. How big is it? If I
knew the exact location, I might have a chance to dig
up something, but I strongly suspect that you know all
about it already. Let us in on it. You have aroused my
curiosity.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
This looks like the WW2 training target on Bombing
Range Road. This target and at least one other like it
out off of Glade road in Franklin County were bombed
and strafed by pilots from the training base at what
is now the Pasco/Tri-Cities Airport.
-J Larry Mattingly ('60)
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[A "strafing" run is where they use the guns in the
wings of fighters. -Maren]
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>>From: Denny Damschen ('62)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
It's a bombing target off of Bombing Range Road
in West Richland.
-denny damschen ('62)
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>>From: Charles Keiser ('63)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
That picture would be of the target for bombing
practice that was used in the forties. I remember
riding my bicycle up there in the late fifties and
even picking up chunks of iron (shrapnel) near this
landmark. This target is what gives Bombing Range Road
the name.
-Charles Keiser ('63) ~ South San Francisco, CA - where
the sun is actually shining without the normal
Golden Gate fog.
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>>From: Mike Lahrman ('63)
To Betty Neal Brinkman ('62)
My sincere condolences to the Neals... losing a
parent is never easy.
My prayers are with you.
To: Ray Hall ('57)
We'll be praying for you also. Medical Science
does wonders with prostate cancer these days. My
doctor tells me this is real common for men. If I live
to be a hundred, I have a 100% chance of getting it.
-Mike Lahrman ('63)
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>>From: Myrna Bolin Turner ('63)
Re: Donna Norwood
Does anyone remember Donna Norwood I believe from
the class of 1963? She was great pals with Kris
Kratzer Tine ('63RIP). Donna, I believe, lived in a
Bauer Day house with her parents. Maybe she moved in
her junior or senior year? I've never seen her name
mentioned in the missing classmates section.
-Myrna Bolin Turner ('63) ~ Boonsboro, MD - 40 miles
from Camp David
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>>From: Mike Funderburg ('66)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3 - Landmark
Xtra/Mystery03.html
Hey, even us young ones from the class of '66 know
that one. That's the Bomber practice target out at
West Richland for the planes out of Pasco Naval Air
Base. They used cast iron bombs that were loaded with
a single shotgun shell. I've seen several of the
shells that apparently just went into the sand and
didn't fire.
Re: Another landmark
While you are on the landmark thing, does anyone
remember the steel water tower up on the hill near
Sanford Street? We used to play in the cone top of
that thing with the Whitehead kids after it had been
disassembled.
-Mike Funderburg ('66)
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>>From: Tedd Cadd ('66)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
Just off Bombing Range Road. It is an old bombing
target.
I think the Tri-City Herald should do a story.
-Tedd Cadd ('66)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
Re: ALL Bomber Calendar
Thank you all for the response we are getting to
the Bomber Calendar! If you've sent in an entry go
check the Calendar and see if you are there on your
Birthday! I'm sorry I can't answer you all as there
has been SO many! I love it! So please go check at
http://www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers and make sure I
didn't goof up! Maren is checking in on me too! I need
it! LOL
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67!!)
Reunion time coming up in 2 days! YIPPIE!!
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[THANK YOU, Pam, for taking on the job of entering the
calendar information!! I thought I was gonna have to
do it all myself!! You're a life saver!! -Maren]
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>>From: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
The long-lost missing link to Stonehenge!
-Scott Hartcorn ('67)
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>>From: Sherri Daugherty Cooper ('67)
Re: 35th reunion for the class of 1967
I read the Alumni Sandstorm daily, and I so enjoy
the trips down memory lane through the pens of fellow
"alumni-ites"! I am not attending our upcoming 35th
reunion due to too many obligations that have been
dropped at my feet this year at this particular time.
One happy obligation is that my son and his wife just
had a baby boy... he was due the 29th, but poked his
little head and body into this world Monday the 22nd
at 9:15pm. I will be in Big Bear, CA this week end
meeting him for the first time. I have lots to share
with old friends, as life happens every day and very
quickly! I will miss doing this at the reunion. I will
be there in thought, however, having a ball, dancing
to the oldies (you will be playing oldies, I hope!),
and laughing at what used to be. The best to all of
you!
-Sherri Daugherty Cooper ('67) ~ coming from Valley
Center, CA... which is North County San Diego...
where it is going to be HOT today after a lovely
summer of 70 degree weather!)
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>>From: Michael G. Furner ('68)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
It is located up off Bombing Range Road in West
Richland. I used to see it all the time when Bombing
Range Road was gravel and I used to go hunt agates,
after a good rain. The old story is that there was a
target range up there during WWII when there used to
be a military presence at the Tri-City airport and
this object was a target of those practice fighter and
bombing exercises. Hence the name Bombing Range Road.
Is there any truth to the legend??? Don't Know.
Anyone else?
Best Regards & Bomber Cheers;
-M.G. Furner ('68)
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>>From: Deb Bennett Bayoff ('72)
I want to thank Barb, Cindy and all the '72
Bombers that helped put together a great 30th
reunion. I haven't had that much fun in years. In
the last few get togethers I have learned several
things:
1) I have made new friends and found that old
enemies were all a state of mind.
2) There is no such thing as a nerd... just an
incredible person waiting to blossom
3) Success has more to do with integrity than
money.
Finally and most importantly, to Peg:
Cream Cheese, Woody, Baird, Boyd and Polster (in
abstentia), and all the "hill" gang. It is an honor to
have such close friends and good people like you in my
life.
To: everyone in the class of '72
It's fun to grow old with you guys.
-Deb Bennett Bayoff ('72)
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>>From: Marion Agar Kreiter ('72)
I too have to thank all the '72 Bomber classmates
that worked on our 30th reunion. I wasn't going to
make the trip but I am so glad I did. The food was
great and the company was even better. It was like
going back in time! I was especially excited to see
Ginny Peterson. It has been way over 30 years since
I last saw her and have often wondered "What ever
happened to her?" Lots of Campfire memories came back.
Remember how much fun we had Karleen?
The entertainment was great, as usual. We really
have a funny bunch of classmates! Isn't it amazing how
we all look the same, except for maybe a few extra
wrinkles?
I can't wait for the next reunion! I hope all the
'72 graduates that "couldn't make it" this time, will
make it to the next one!
Just remember, we're all the same age, and nobody
weighs what they did in 1972. And besides, aren't we
beyond caring about that by now?
-Marion Agar Kreiter ('72)
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>>From: Tim Lippert ('79)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
Is that one of the targets on Bombing Range road?
-Tim Lippert ('79)
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>>From: Jil Lytle Smith ('82)
Reminder Class of '82 Bombers
Your registrations are due if you are planning
on attending the reunion this August 9th and 10th.
Our last meeting will be August 5th to finalize
everything. If you are interested in attending the
meeting please email me at the above address for
information.
Thanks!
-Jil Lytle Smith ('82), Reunion Planning Committee Member
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/26/02
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18 Bombers sent stuff:
Bob Harman ('51), Sandra Atwater ('51)
Ron Pollock ('53), JD Boyd ('55)
Jim Hoff ('57), Glen Rose ('58)
Vera Smith ('58), John Northover ('59)
John Worrell ('59), Jeanie Hutchins ('62)
Jeanie Thomas ('62), Donna Nelson ('63)
Leoma Coles ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Kerry Forsythe ('64), Mary Bevacqua ('67)
Brad Wear ('71), Vicki Owens ('72)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy Moyers Lash ('67)
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>>From: Bob Harman ('51)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
About the bombing range target. While exploring
the area as a teen we found a small lead bomb laying
around out there. We took it home and were in the
process of sawing it up to melt down for the lead.
My dad came over and discover the camp in it had not
exploded. He insisted that it be tossed into the
Columbia. So much for the lead.
-Bob Harman ('51)
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>>From: Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51) and JD Boyd ('55)
To: Jack Dawson ('52)
All of the guys you referred to yesterday could
not keep my brother, Jerry Boyd ('52), under control
during the high school years. You are probably being
optimistic that they will be able to keep him under
control for your 50th reunion. One suggestion is that
you might contact Dutch Haag and have him baby-sit you
guys during this event. He was able to throttle you
guys down somewhat 50 years ago and probably could do
it again.
It would be good to have more input from classes
of the forties and fifties!! Is everyone too busy to
talk about the good old days??
-Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51) and JD Boyd ('55) ~ Palm Desert, CA
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>>From: Ron Pollock ('53)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
Hi,
I've been reading the comments about this
landmark, and although it probably was used for
target practice, it looks to me like it was an
early prototype of a Spudnut.
Respectfully,
-Ron Pollock ('53)
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>>From: Jim Hoff ('57)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
Old bomb target for practice bombing from the
Naval Air Station at Pasco. When I arrived in Richland
in '47 my dad would take me and a couple other
neighborhood kids out to shoot our 22 cal. rifle at
targets we'd put on the structure. We used to find
lots of stuff around it that - as third grade boys -
we thought was pretty neat stuff. Used to go out to
West Richland and turn off near FlatTop mountain and
cross the KID canal and the up an old dirt road to
the bombing range site to get to the target. Once in
a while we'd even shoot at jack rabbits there, but
that was not our place for jack rabbit hunting. Lots
of good memories and fun stuff for young guys to do.
-Jim Hoff ('57)
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>>From: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: BOMBING RANGE TARGET
Congratulations to all the Bombers who recognized
that old concrete target! My cousin and I spent many
hours out there in the late 40s and early 50s looking
for agates along the gravel road and for shell casings
and bomb fragments. My family didn't move to Richland
until 1946 and, by then, the bombing range was no
longer in use. I have talked with people that can
remember seeing the planes making their attacks on it,
however.
To: Grover Alexander ('52)
The target is still there. I took that photo about
two weeks ago. The hole in it is much larger than I
remember from when I was a kid and it has suffered
some from the graffiti craze. Houses are springing up
around it though, so I suspect it will not last much
longer.
To: Bob Lattin ('56)
We were hard up for shade! There was nothing out
there but a sea of sagebrush and the temperature had
to be in the 90s. The target, which is about 12 feet
high and 12 feet wide, was comforting.
To: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Nice try!!!! My cousin, Dave Clem ('58), ate a
lot of peanut butter sandwiches back in those days.
He also liked milk with them. Being the innovative
person that he is, one day he decided to fill his
canteen with milk. After riding our bikes from
Richland, through West Richland and up over that
bumpy Bombing Range Road, can you imagine what came
out of that canteen when he opened it?
I shared my water with him!
-Glen Rose ('58)
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>>From: Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
The mystery picture is the target that the
military used to use for bombing practice. I think
it's located off of Bombing Range Road. Am I right?
-Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
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>>From: John Worrell ('59)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
These were concrete monoliths erected for bombing
and strafing practice by Navy planes out of Pasco. I
recall digging .50 cal. bullets out of the concrete in
the late 40s and early 50s.
-John Worrell ('59)
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>>From: John Northover ('59)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
Believe that was Bomber Stonehinge ... When the
summer solstice would come to the desert ... and the
sun would rise ... the sun would illuminate the rose
bowl ... where all would be chanting "Serenity NOW"!!
-John Northover ('59)
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>>From: Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62)
Re: Class of '62 Photo Album CD
I've recently received my 40th Reunion Photo CD
and I want to thank John Adkins (62) for his time and
effort put into this. It truly is a "Fun Memories" CD
~ it even matches the cover of our Reunion Book.
If you haven't already ordered one, (whether you
attended or not) I encourage you to do so. It's also a
fun gift to send to a friend who was unable to attend
the reunion.
If you email John with an order, he will reply
with his mailing address for your $5.00.
Thanks again, John ~
-Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62)
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>From the new ALL Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Jeanie Thomas Engelland ('62)
Date: Thursday 07/25/2002 9:32:10pm
Comments:
THANK YOU to all those who worked on our 40th
Reunion. I appreciate all your time and effort. I
loved seeing everyone (although "seeing" depended on
proximity as I am at the bifocal and approaching the
trifocal stage!). The Sunday memorial was especially
meaningful. Thanks to all for ALL the memories.
Growing up in Richland was a unique experience and
better understood in retrospect. I'm working on ways
to explain to my granddaughters how sliding down moss
covered flumes into a beautiful river containing a
questionable variety of ugly contaminants was Nana's
idea of a fun time on a sunny summer day in Richland!
I look forward to more reunions and hope to accompany
my sister Linda to her 35th reunion next summer!
-Jeanie Thomas Engelland ('62)
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>>From: Donna Nelson ('63)
To: Myrna Bolin Turner ('63)
I remember Donna Norwood because she and I used
to sit together if any teacher at Sacajawea put us in
alphabetical order. I remember her Dad being very gray
and her Mom stylish. Donna was blonde and wore all the
"hip" clothes they wore in Grease (way before they
even thought of making the movie).
Re: Bomber Picnic
Hey, there's another group of Bombers that met
in Wenatchee that need to be included in the picnic
invitation too. Right, Maren?
-Donna Nelson ('63)
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[Donna -- ALL Bombers are already invited... the
location indicates where most attendees live... you
can go if you want to!!! Are you gonna to drive to
Portland for a picnic??? -Maren]
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>>From: Leoma Coles ('63)
Special Happy Birthday wishes to Betty Noble Giedd ('63)!
We should get together again... Hope you are having a
great summer!
-Leoma Coles ('63) ~ Super Sunny Salem, OR
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Surfing the net -- again
Richland, Ukraine students explore 'nuclear legacy'
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Kerry Forsythe ('64)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
This is the concrete target near bombing range
road above West Richland. I used to hunt agates in
this area when I was about 12 years old. My dad bought
an acre of land near this under some type of veteran's
program. He eventually sold it.
-Kerry Forsythe ('64) ~ Enjoying nice cool balmy
weather in Camarillo, CA.
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>>From: Mary Bevacqua ('67)
To: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
Take lots of pictures. If Ron Wilson is still
around, let him know that I still appreciated him
carrying my books home for me after school. I was
memorized by the gentleman.
Your friend,
-Mary Bevacqua ('67)
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>>From: Brad Wear ('71)
To: To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
Glen,
It's a target wall from Bombing Range Rd. It
probably has a number of my bullets in it or around
it. I have heard they used to have "keggers" by it,
but I wouldn't know about that.
-Brad Wear ('71) ~ Richardson, TX - where we've yet
to see 100°.
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>>From: Vicki Owens ('72)
To: State Champs Class of '72
Yes, it was a grand and glorious 30th reunion. Let
me add my vote of thanks to Barb, who headed up the
monumental task of organization, and to the team of
Brandt, Anderson and Manolopoulos who spent mega hours
putting together a phenomenal night of entertainment.
I doubt that I was the only one in the crowd who shed
smiling tears as old images and songs and names
brought back great memories.
I left home in Richland at 10:30 Monday morning
and arrived home in Kampala at 9:30 Wednesday morning
(which is really only 37 hours different due to all of
the crossed time zones). That was two night flights,
which don't make for good sleeping. The present task
at hand is keeping my eyes open until bedtime, to try
to beat jet lag.
Classmates, it was great to see so many of you
again. You're all far younger, slimmer, smarter,
sweeter, wittier, handsomer and more beautiful than
I remember you. I learned that there are a lot of
closet Sandstorm readers in the group, and think some
of you need to come out into the public glare and
throw in your two cents every now and then.
Looking for you on line...
-Vicki Owens ('72) ~ on the beautiful Makerere
University campus, Kampala, Uganda
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/27/02
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45/'46), Millie Finch ('54)
Pat Vaché ('60), Patti Jones ('60)
Judy Willox ('61), Helen Cross ('62)
Mike Lahrman ('63), Mike Funderburg ('66)
Mike Carney ('72), Brad Upton ('74)
Mike Davis ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ellen Bohringer Kuklinski ('66)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45/'46)
Re: Recipe
To: Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51)
I tried your Blue cheese recipe. Now I know why
ol' AKS ('51) considers you such a fine lady.
As for us old timers putting more stuff in the
Sandstorm, just this little tapping exhausts me so
much I have to take a nap. I'll try to get up the
strength to get to Club 40 in September.
-Dick McCoy ('45/'46), Bronc/Beaver/Bomber
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Re: Charlie Bigelow ('54)
Hurray - the Bomber has come home. Last night on
the 6 O'clock news they interviewed Charlie and of
course you know what he said - oh give me 6 months
and I will be flying again!!! The news reporter said
however, that Shirley had told her all the keys had
been taken away!! We know his determination, and that
is one of the reasons he is home and the outlook is
positive. Even though it will be long and tedious
therapy, nevertheless, when you look at his plane, you
thank God that he is home talking to us. Go Bombers.
Thank you Marc Hall ('02BBA) - your news letters
keeping us informed of Charlie's incarceration at
Harborview was really helpful for those of us who
couldn't get over to see him. It would be nice if you
continue giving us bits and pieces if you so desire.
Thanks again.
This is a happy day for Bomberville - one of our
own has returned home after a tragedy.
Until later,
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Pat Vaché ('60)
Re: On the value of friends
Maren
I usually do not forward this type mail, but as I
read it I thought of the importance of the Sandstorm
and the value you bring to people with roots in
Richland.
*****
Some things you keep. Like good teeth. Warm coats.
Bald husbands.
They're good for you, Reliable and practical and
so sublime that to throw them away would make the
garbage man a thief.
So you hang on, because something old is sometimes
better than something new, and what you know is often
better than a stranger.
These are my thoughts, they make me sound old,
old and tame, and dull at a time when everybody else
is risky and racy and flashing all that's new and
improved in their lives. New careers, new thighs, new
lips, new cars. The world is dizzy with trade-ins. I
could keep track, but I don't think I want to.
I grew up in the fifties with practical parents --
a mother, God bless her, who washed aluminum foil
after she cooked in it, then reused it - and a father
who was happier getting old shoes fixed than buying
new ones. They weren't poor, my parents, they were
just satisfied.
Their marriage was good, their dreams focused.
They stayed together through thick and thin. Their
best friends lived barely a wave away. I can see them
now, Dad in trousers and tee shirt and Mom in a house
dress, lawn mower in one's hand, dishtowel in the
other's.
It was a time for fixing things -- a curtain rod,
the kitchen radio, screen door, the oven door, the hem
in a dress. Things you keep. It was a way of life, and
sometimes it made me crazy. All that re-fixing,
reheating, renewing.
I wanted just once to be wasteful. Waste meant
affluence. Throwing things away meant there'd always
be more.
But then my father died... and on that clear April
day I was struck with the pain of learning that
sometimes there isn't any 'more.' Sometimes what you
care about most gets all used up and goes away, never
to return.
So, while you have it, it's best to love it and
care for it and fix it when it's broken and heal it
when it's sick. That's true for marriage and old cars
and children with bad report cards and dogs with bad
hips and aging parents. You keep them because they're
worth it, because you're worth it.
Some things you keep. Like a best friend who moved
away or a classmate you grew up with, there's just
some things that make life important....people you
know are special....and you KEEP them close!
-Author Unknown
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-Pat Vaché ('60)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: Steve Carson ('58)
Re: Bomber Luncheons
Your entry about luncheons reminded me of a recent
situation that happened at one of our luncheons in
Fife. After hosting the luncheon for the past year and
a half at times I questioned the doing it every month.
Mind you it is not a lot of work. It is the repetition
month after month that gets wearing. Some months I
would start asking myself questions like, will there
be enough Bombers in attendance? Do I move it to
another location? When the group started to fall into
place all those questions didn't matter. Just having a
room where Bombers could share there stories and talk
openly became the key. The experience every month,
whether it is the same group, or new Bombers attending
has become special from month after month. Paul
Phillips ('49) summed it up back in May. Paul said,
"if we weren't having these Bomber luncheons every
month I would not have run into two Bombers that I
hadn't seen in 53 years". One last month and one this
month. Paul had tears in his eyes when he told the
group about this. The group was so quiet while Paul
spoke that you could hear a pin drop. (Now that takes
something for a Bomber group). He then turned and
acknowledged me for doing the luncheons, then I had
double tears in my eyes.
My suggestion, Steve: set the date, time and
place and do it! You will love every minute of it.
Along will come support that will help you to future
the get togethers.
Maren supported me when I first bore the idea. We
emailed back and forth for a couple of months. I set
the date when I first wrote her about it. Thanks to
Maren it gave me that support to get going. Maren
recently asked me to take notes about what I did to
set up a luncheon. It was fun to reflect on what
transpired as I wrote the notes. I didn't think it was
much work but was amazed to see the amount of steps it
took to get the luncheon set. My notes can help you
make it easy. Correct me if I am wrong Maren, but I do
think you would be able to tell Steve how many Bombers
are in his area approximately? I would be happy to
support through email if you would like. Good Luck to
you in getting the Chicago Bombers together Steve.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - after
two overcast days the sun will be returning if
the weathermen are right! **grin**
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[I only count 6 Bombers in Chicago... there could be
others that I don't know about... or some who live in
a city that's a Chicago suburb. -Maren]
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: "Nuclear Legacy, Students of Two Atomic Cities"
I first saw that book over a year ago at the
Bookworm here, picked it up and just as quickly put it
down as it is a bit spendy. But I never forgot about
it as it looked like an interesting book. About a
month later, I was at CREHST museum ordering 2 bricks
for the walk and getting my Dupus Boomer book and I
saw it again. I knew then I was going to get it there
as I am a member, so get a discount. I also am
supporting the museum this way too, so I bought it and
spent the better part of that night pouring through
it. It was fantastic and I recommend it highly! A
very unique format of English and Russian and the kids
did a great job. I was looking at it again just the
other night. I am proud to have it in my library.
To: Class of '61
Okay guys, I know I must hurry and catch up with
you all for I am your leader! *G*! As your class
representative in the Club 40, it is my duty to put a
fire under you all and get you motivated into taking a
look at the Club 40 reunion website and take a look at
the fun we're going to have at the reunion on
September 6, 7 and 8th. The link is:
RichlandClub40.org and you
can see all the activities we have going plus there
will be a wonderful BIG, heartwarming surprise that
will thrill us all... I promise! There is a link to
click on for the registration form to print off for
you to send to the Club 40 address along with your
check. All of you who read this, please pass the word
to those that you know don't or would not hear unless
we tell them. Last year there were four of us there;
Me, Jim Otey, Leonard Peters and the then MaryMike
Hartnett (now MaryMike Hartnett Peters). See what you
can find when you attend these things? A whole new
life with a classmate you over looked 41 years ago!
Better luck this year Jim! *G*!! Let's make the class
of '61 proud this year and show a strong attendance!
It is a great way to see people every year now and
stay in touch through our "older" years! And it is a
lot of fun and good food. And then too, you can't beat
the company - Bombers galore! I hope to see a great
many of you there - ya gotta make me look like a rip-
roarin' rep! *G*!! See you in September!
Bomber Cheers from Richland where it remains hot,
crowded and busy! Boat race weekend! And, most
importantly, 10 where Charlie Bigelow ('54) has
returned! Welcome home Charlie, you looked good
even with a tear or two in your eyes on the news
last night! I knew you had it in you to get back
up! You are a miracle walking and talking! But
then, you know how the old cliché goes - "Only
the good die young!" *LOL* JUST kidding Charlie -
you ARE the best! And you got the best at your
side - Shirley! God bless you both!
-Judy Willox Hodge ('61) ~ Richland
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
To: Maren Smyth ("63 & '64)
Just wanted to tell you I was finally able to get
in and read last week's Sandstorm editions, so I don't
feel so much withdrawal. We are having a great time
traveling across the States. We just visited some of
my husband's relatives in ND and they took us to see
an old family homestead from l9l2 near Regent, ND. As
my folks are also from ND, finding all these family
roots on both sides is interesting. I also found a
Scandinavian Folk Festival to be held in October in
Minot, ND. I am sorry I'll miss this year's
performance. Now we're visiting old friends in
Billings, MT. Linda and I have been friends since we
struggled through our Masters at UW.
To: George and Betty Neal Brinkman ('60/'62)
Warren and I would like to send our condolences
also on the passing of your father, Betty. I just
leaned of it reading the Sandstorm today. With our
love and prayers, Helen and Warren Kirk
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Mike Lahrman ('63)
To: JD and Sandra Atwater Boyd ('55/'51)
I think all of those forties and fifties Bombers
are busy playing golf, or eating Spudnuts.
To: Jim Hoff ('57)
Re: Bomb target
Look at all the damage you guys did to that bomb
target... you must have had some powerful 22s.
Best,
-Mike Lahrman ('63)
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>>From: Mike Funderburg ('66)
Re: AllBombers.tripod.com/Mystery03.html
Hey! I think Ron Pollock ('53) is on to something.
It's either a Spudnut or a Crispy Cream "Prototype"...
Probably a WWII Secret project.
-Mike Funderburg ('66)
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>>From: Mike Carney ('72)
Re: Let's Go Camping and Fishing!
Dear Bomber Friends,
What a great class reunion we had last weekend!
Wow! It sure was great to see all of you and get to
talk with you for a little while. I'm sorry to those
of you I just started chatting with on Friday evening,
and then someone else pops up, and then I lost you to
continue our conversation. That always seems to happen
at these reunions! I hope there was no hard feelings
to whoever I did that to. I know and heard of others
that I would have loved to spent some time talking
with, and didn't even get to see them.
Thank you so much Barb and Peter and Sharen and
ALL the others that made our fun-filled weekend
possible! Talking with Peter Brandt, sober of course,
lol, late Saturday nite, we came up with the idea of
a camping, skiing, and last but not least, fishing
trip, for the Class of '72 next spring/summer.
Possibly a 2-3 day venture over too Banks Lake. My
wife, Julie, and I, used to put on a Bass Tournament
out of our pond on a yearly basis for kids. We had a
ball and maybe we could set something like that up for
next year. If anyone is interested in the idea please
email me. I'm curious if our great class of '72 would
be interested in an adventure like that.
Anyway, it sure was fun getting the opportunity to
see you last week and I can't wait to do it again!
Take care and God Bless!
-Mike Carney ('72)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Re: Mystery picture #3
The old bomb target may have still been there a
couple of weeks ago, but after seeing the picture Mike
Davis had it taken to his house where it is now being
used as his toilet seat.
-Brad Upton ('74)
PS. I am going to see Mike later today at Frank
and Berta Teverbaugh's 50th anniversary celebration!
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
Re: Mystery Photo #3
After much in-depth research, and referring to
local history guru, Greg "Boog" Alley ('73), the
identification of the mystery photo has been
determined beyond any reasonable doubt. It's the
remaining foundation wall to a prehistoric Denny's.
Geez, how 'bout a hard one next time!
-M. Davis ('74)
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7 Bombers and 1 Bomber Mom today:
Paul Phillips ('49), Betty Conner ('52)
John Adkins ('62), Betti Avant ('69)
Larry Crouch ('71), Barb Belcher ('72)
Carol Boyd ('72), BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Laura Dean Kirby ('55)
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>>From: Paul Phillips ('49)
I don't write in very often, so I'm going to unload.
To: Ray Hall ('57)
Had one about 6 yrs ago, successful. And now I've
got to go in again for another one and a biop on
growth in bladder, on 28th of August.
Re: 1943 Chevy
A while back Marilyn Richey ('53) asked if anyone
remembered Alan Richey's ('49RIP) 1932 chevy... I sure
do. When he and I both worked at cafeteria in North
Richland we enrolled in the DECA class so we could get
out of school an hour early and get a credit for
working. Alan furnished the car and I bought the gas.
I rode in the car many times.
Re: 3000 Area
I was under the idea that part of north Richland
was called the 3000 area. Maybe Dave Tillson ('50)
could confirm or deny that
To: Dave Tillson ('50)
Whenever I read in the Alumni Sandstorm about a
basketball game, I can hear you up in the back row of
the gym beating that drum. I think one of the tunes
was "Hey Hold That Tiger".
Re: Navy Planes
One day when Frank "Bud" Craig ('51WB-RIP) were riding horses
out north of riding academy, we watched two navy planes shoot down
a balloon. I think that was in 1945 maybe '44.
Re: Fire of Randle & Doyle grocery store
I thought they moved up there from GWWay & Lee in
1943, Dick McCoy, The Bronc-Beaver-Bomber, ought to
straighten me out on that one.
To: Anna May "Ann" Wann Thompson ('49)
Congrats on Hole in ONE... sorry I won't be able
to be at the August Bomber Picnic in Battleground, WA
Have fun tell any '49ers "HI!" for me.
Re: Big fire in Lake Issibella, CA
When I saw Lucille Bravard ('49) 18 months ago,
she and her husband, Don, were selling there business
in Landcaster, CA and moving to be near their daughter
in Lake Isibella. If anyone has heard from her I would
like to know. Much of the town is destroyed. Think
Good thoughts for them.
To: Maren
Please let me know when to send donation and
where and thank you and all involved for keeping
this wonderful communication open!!!!!!
-Paul Phillips ('49) ~ Maltby, WA (look that one up!)
Weather is just the way I love it: 70 to 80
and cool evenings. Sorry we can't share with
Ray Gillette ('49) in AZ
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>>From: Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
To: Class of '52 Ladies
Would any of our Class of '52 ladies like to meet
somewhere (Denny's?) for breakfast, Saturday morning,
August 3rd? A lot of us don't get to the Tri-Cities
very often, and this would be a good chance to get
re acquainted. Say 9am?
-Betty Conner Sansom ('52) ~ Goldendale, WA
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
To: Mike Lahrman ('63)
To: Jim Hoff ('57)
Re: That big ol hunk of concrete
Those 22s were pretty powerful - but let us not
forget Jim's "Ol black beater"- which was good for
other good stuff like "collecting cherries" - "cruizin
the uptown" - gettin us to the West Richland Golf
Course - findin the "flumes" and "portaging" the Oly.
-John Adkins ('62)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: rain
Hey -- I awoke to a bit of rain this morning.
Granted it was only .04, but at least it was something
after several days of 100+. Maybe if we are lucky it
will keep the dust down some. Unfortunately we are
almost 8" down this year. Look out Richland as here I
come, at least by week's end.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS (the topside of Kansas)
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>>From: Larry Crouch ('71)
To: Brad Wear ('71)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
Brad...
You're right about mystery picture, or it might be
bin friggin laden's headboard ................. I also
had heard of those kegger parties at the bombing
range. But like yourself I never attended one of them.
Hope all is well in Texas. We have almost got our
state to stop burning.
-Larry Crouch ('71) ~ now in smoldering Colorado
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>>From: Barb Belcher Valinske ('72)
To: Class of '72
Re: Loose Ends
Hey Guys!
We were having so much fun last weekend at our
30th, we forgot to take a vote on when you want the
next reunion! Do you want a 35th or do you want to
wait for the big 40th? Send me an e-mail, snail-mail,
or phone call to register your vote!
A lot of people ordered and submitted input for
the Memory Book. The very last deadline for orders
and entries is August 3. In order to get this book
finished, printed and mailed in a timely fashion, we
have to have your orders and input ASAP!
Keep in touch through this website:
http://richlandbombers.1972.tripod.com/
Thanks for the great weekend!
-Barb Belcher Valinske ('72)
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>>From: Carol Boyd Breckenfeld ('72WB)
To: Steve Carson ('58)
I live in what is considered a Chicago suburb,
Lake Geneva, WI. I would love to get together with
any Bombers in the Chicago/Milwaukee area. Feel free
to email me with any time and place!
-Carol Boyd Breckenfeld ('72WB)
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
You would think the way Mike Davis and Brad Upton
(both '74) describe each other that they are UGLY but
after just seeing them both together at Frank &
Roberta Teverbaugh's open house, I can only say "Those
are two good looking dudes, folks."
I'm proud of them both.
-BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/29/02
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Donna Snyder ('52), Jack Dawson ('52)
Marilyn DeVine ('52), Mike Clowes ('54)
Grover Shegrud ('56), Missy Keeney ('59)
Judy Willox ('61), Jim House ('63)
Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68), Duane Shults ('70)
Mike Franco ('70)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Donna Snyder Courtney ('52)
To: Betty Connor Sansom ('52)
I like your idea of having a ladies breakfast,
or brunch, on Saturday (August 3, during our 50th
reunion weekend). We had a ladies' luncheon at our
last reunion and it was lots of fun.
-Donna Snyder Courtney ('52)
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>>From: Jack Dawson ('52)
Re: 1952 reunion breakfast
Hi Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
If you get something going you might meet at the
West Richland Golf Cub and watch the heroes come
limping in. They will be open at 6am. We will Tee off
between 7:30am/8:00am. They might be able to get you
a window seat.
Doug come on out and maybe I can put you to work.
-Jack Dawson ('52)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52)
To: Better Conner Sansom ('52)
Sounds great to me!! Shari's is also a good place.
Denny's might be impossibly crowded, but we can surely
check it out.
Looking forward to seeing you this weekend after
all these years! I'm scheduled to pick up a grandson in
Seattle Friday morning at 5:00, so I may be dragging
by Friday evening... but I'll be there! (God willing,
of course, but that goes without saying.)
-Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52) ~ sunny and hot Richland
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>>From: Bob Carlson, Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: Good News in General
The last couple of days have given all of us
something to cheer about.
First the news that Charlie Bigelow ('54) got
busted out of Harborview and is back home. Shirley may
have hidden the keys, but it will take more than that
to keep Charlie in check.
And, last night (7/27) came word that the nine
miners were found alive, and have been brought out.
The only thing topping that would be for the
Bombers to take the state championships in football,
basketball, baseball and track (just to be greedy).
Bomber Cheers
-Bob Carlson, Mike Clowes ('54) ~ Albany, OR - where
anything over 80 is too hot.
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>>From: Grover Shegrud ('56)
To: Paul Phillips ('49)
Maultby is easy... 'bout 5 miles from my place
near Martha Lake.
-Grover Shegrud ('56)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
To: Ken Neal ('57) and Betty Neal Brinkman ('62)
I would also like to express my condolences on the
loss of your father. The Keeney Kids lost our Dad in
March and no matter the length or fullness of their
lives, it is a tremendous loss! I hope it helps to
know that others care. It did for me!
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
To: Blue Ribbon Class '67
I attended a reunion this weekend for the class of
'67 and had a blast! Now, I am sure you are wondering
why an "old" broad from the '61 era was attending the
youngster's class reunion. Well, that is another story-
-a little long--so I will not go into that here. Will
I Burt (Pierard '59)? *LOL*!
I must say here that to all of you that missed
your class of '67 reunion; you did yourself a
disservice as it was one heck of a party and should
not have been missed. Can't imagine why you would
not get together with this group of fun, funny and
wonderful people that I was around this weekend!
To all of you that did make it, I want to let you
know that I would DEFINITELY award you the first prize
blue ribbon as you are worth it. You made me feel so
warm, welcomed and good about what I was doing for
you. And I had a ball too being there with you as you
all involved me with your reunion and conversed with
me like I really belonged there! Thank you from the
bottom of my heart for your graciousness.
And Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
I loved your personal little note to me and so
enjoyed visiting with you - you are so much fun and so
funny! And thanks for the loan of the tape. As soon
as I get another song to add, we will make you a new
copy! Pam's broke at the reunion, so gotta get her a new one!
To: Class of '61
I DON"T HEAR YOU!! September is just around the
corner guys, I want to hear some noises soon now!
Thank you Bill for your response. Thank you Leonard
and Mike for your input! Where ARE the rest of you?
*G*!!
Bomber Cheers from Richland where it is too too
quiet now after this weekend's events -- AND windy!
What's new? *LOL*
-Judy Willox Hodge (Classic Class of '61 - Been thus
named by our very own great country singer,
Bill "Lane" Johnson ('61)... And I love it and
totally agree! Even if anyone likens us to old
hot rods, ya gotta remember that them there
classics had GREAT lines and curves!! LOL!!
Good job in the naming, Bill!!!
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>>From: Jim House ('63)
To: Larry Stephens ('63)
Larry,
Your recent note brought back fond memories of
good times. I remember rushing over to your house
after school to work case studies in probability.
Fellow Gold Medal Class statisticians Boehning,
Gardiner (RIP), Lee (RIP), Smith, Webb (RIP), et al.,
were so kind to help me learn about combinations and
permutations. All those possibilities for a sample of
5 or 7 in a population of 52. Those guys were really
smart because I recall I always paid them for my
lessons.
I hope to see at our reunion in June.
Regards,
-Jim House ('63) ~ Houston, TX (125 murders to date
and counting)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
Re: Spokane Bombers?
I know Fran Teeple and Rick Valentine are here in
Spokane. Any other Bombers nearby? Interested in
gathering for dinner or coffee or drinks?
Re: Class of '68 gathering?
Are we having a 35th reunion next year? Jeri
Collins Sandberg has always made these happen in
the past, so far as I know. I haven't been since our
20th... would like to reacquaint, now that we are a
bit older and wiser (I hope!)
Look forward to hearing back on both counts!
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
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>>From: Duane Shults ('70)
To: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
Old Navy practice target. Located East side of
Bombing Range Road.
-Duane Shults ('70)
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
To: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom) who recently stated about
Mike Davis ('74) and Brad Upton ('74)... "you would
think they are ugly... but those are two good looking
dudes folks..".
If Bear was with us today to hear such
utterances... well, there is not enough Dramamine in
the world... never mind.
Anyway, I know a mother has to say those nice
things about her own kids but why would you ever say
something that flattering about Upton?
It is great to hear of Coach Frank's 50th. We all
remember Dawald's accomplishments often (which we
should) but I don't think anyone did a better job
coaching than big Frank.
I'd like to hear from Boog and the boys on that
subject.
Cheers to all Bombers.
-Mike Franco ('70)
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15 Bombers, 1 Bomber Mom & 1 BBA (Bomber By Adoption) today:
Phyllis Cason ('45?), Betty Conner ('52)
Dick Pierard ('52), Mike Clowes ('54)
Steve Carson ('58), Wally Carlson ('61)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Bill Wingfield ('67)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Tom Storms ('69)
Phil Pearson ('70), Brad Upton ('74)
Mike Davis ('74), Brian Denning ('77)
Jil Lytle ('82), BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
Marc Hall ('02BBA)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marti Jo Drewery Shipman ('71)
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TODAY AT THE SPUDNUT SHOP: 11:30am
Ladies of '63 & '64 Lunch
Guys welcome, but you might be outnumbered.
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>>From: Phyllis Cason Rhodes ('45?)
Re: Old alumnus
I came to Richland in about 1942-3 with my parents
when I was a junior in high school. My father was a
construction foreman at Hanford and neither he nor
any of his workers knew what they were building. Top
secret. In fact, no one knew until the construction
was completed and ready to become operational and by
that time we were already back in the East at another
plant. It was an exciting and fun time... the town
and the school were built where there had been
nothing. So I am now old enough to be grandmother
to all of you Bombers. Incredible.
I would love to contact some of my schoolmates but
don't know how. A lot of them left but maybe some of
them will connect with this site. That would make my
day. Thanks for the opportunity to try. Your web site
is pretty neat. Good luck.
-Phyllis Cason Rhodes ('45?)
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>>From: Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
Re: Class of '52 Breakfast
Looks like we've generated enough interest in a
breakfast on Saturday, August 3, for it to become a
fact.
A table is now reserved (for 20) BY THE WINDOWS
SO WE CAN WATCH THE MACHO HEROES (and/or heroines)
PERFORM THEIR RITUALS on the golf course, at the West
Richland course... 9am.
In order to make sure we have enough tables/chairs,
it might be a good idea if you would get the word
around, and let me know how many we will have. I'm
getting good response. The 20 spaces could go very
quickly, and we might want another table (or more). We
can always add more later, for those that have no way
(i.e., the glorious Internet) to find out about the
event, nor to sign up. This will be an informal affair
for us, and we'll hope they have good food. I hate to
bomb out on the suggestion I made at first of Denny's,
but I think they'll make it just fine without us, this
time. What they don't know won't hurt. They can save
the food for next year - or for those affecionadios of
grease-stuffed carbs for anytime.
A negative is that the golf course is much farther
away from Spudnuts, but we could always stop by there
on the way home!
I saw a sign there the last time I was in Richland
that those that need Spudnuts for their offices should
order them at least a day in advance! I remember
running in and buying a few dozen for friends to come
over. Didn't have to order them ahead. They were 69
cents a dozen in those days, and were much bigger.
Now, they're 69 cents EACH or more for them. Remember
getting them hot, taking them home, via Tastee-Freeze,
and pouring the soft ice cream over them for an
evening's treat for family or friends? We used to do
that quite often... and were still able to stay skinny.
No more! We agree with whomever described how to judge
the better of Spudnuts/Krispy Kremes. You buy a bag of
each, put the Spudnuts' bag under your tires, run over
it a few times, and then try them... and Spudnuts will
still win, hands down. But if you're into sugar and
grease soaked pastry - go ahead and get in line that
goes around the block from a Krispy Kreme (they've
opened 3 or 4 in Portland this year.) place - with
those who haven't been blessed with a neighborhood
Spudnut shop! We found several KK shops in Johnson
City, TN (about as far east in TN as you can go) this
summer!!! They are in little stores that used to be
mini-marts, or in grocery stores, or any empty
building. And they taste just as they do in Issaquah!!
You can have our share - we'll take the GOOD ones -
Spudnuts!
Back in the 60s, Doug's cousin from Salt Lake City
went around -- IL, Ohio, PA, NY, etc., etc., training
Spudnut shop bakers and franchisers. I wonder if any
of them are still going? I suspect they might have
originated in Utah. Any word on that? Haven't seen the
cousin for years to ask him about it.
Only FOUR MORE DAYS!! See you there!!
-Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
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[Betty -- Spudnuts are NOT 69 cents EACH... they are
only .40 each... $4.00/doz (what a deal!! -Maren
Link to the Spudnut Shop website]
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
The only golf I play is the miniature type, and
that not very well. But I look forward to seeing y'all
when I get in from Boston on Friday night. It should
be a great reunion.
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: The Ladies of the Class of '52
Remember, if all else fails, the Spudnut Shop
opens quite early in the morning. Of course, it may be
more crowded than Denny's.
To: ALL the Class of '52
A reminder that one of your number promised a
large turnout from your class at this year's Club 40
gathering in September.
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) - trying to remain
cool in Albany, OR
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>>From: Steve Carson ('58)
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Thanks for the note. I will do just as you
recommend and see if there is anyone in this area.
Make a great day.
-Steve Carson ('58) ~ Chicago, IL
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>>From: Wally Carlson ('61)
To: Steve Carson ('58)
I'm in the Chicago area. Let me know if you
can get anything organized.
-Wally Carlson ('61)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
So the lovely Nancy and I go to Portland this last
weekend for a bike ride with Dean and Anita Newlywed.
The hospitality as always, was like we had never left
Richland. Check out the picture.
rhs63.tripod.com/pics/63BomberHospitality.htm
Anita being too short for the WWF, took the
opportunity to punish me for all the things she
perceived I've been guilty of these last 40+ years.
Her idea of "Non Stop Fun", ain't kind. She said
something that played out as, "if she didn't exactly
know why, I did".
jimbeaux ~ Back in Kirkland, where some moles moved
in while we were gone. Hey Bradley ('56), I'll
trade you for the pigeons on your roof
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield ('67
To: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
Re: Blue Ribbon Class '67 35th Year Reunion
We thank you for coming to our 35th Year Reunion
and selling all the neat Bomber stuff. I can't wait to
play my '67 Bomber CD. It was fun seeing all of those
people who I have not seen in years. Thank God for
name tags, as I hadn't been back since the 20th.
To: Jess Daniels (67) and Steve Shockley (67)
Thank you for organizing the reunion. I was amazed
to see that we still have so many good looking class
mates. It was good seeing Rita Didway, Kathy Clark,
Barb Franco, Jim Nelson, Louis Yesberger (even though
he always kept me from being the #1 badminton player
in our PE class year after year), Dick Varvelle (Pete
Dullum's ('67RIP) cousin), Natalie Meek, Diana Cook,
Renea Walton, Steve Washer, Connie Mudd, Cindy (oops I
forgot your last name, sitting at the dinner table
with Cathy Clark Eder, her husband Dave, & Barb
Franco, and Christa & me), Bob Barnett, Norm England
and his bride, Pam Ehinger Nassen, Nick Thames, and so
many more.
To: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Almost everyone I talked to, had heard about the
Alumni Sandstorm, a couple of people (Natalie Meeks,
and Connie Mudd) wanted the address, so I'll be
forwarding a copy to them, so they can send you a
request to put them on distribution.
Leaving God's Country, alas Bomber country, and
headed back to Augusta, GA, but my bride Christa and
I were able to spend some quality time with my mom &
dad, Carol & Truman Wingfield, my sister Jan Wingfield
McCallum ('68), her husband Grant, and their 2
teenagers Megan & Kelley, my brother Mike Wingfield ('75)
and his wife and 2 teenagers Hunter & Michelle, and 4
of our 5 granddads.
It was good to see my Uncle Royce and Aunt Jean
Wingfield, parents of John ('66) and Jim Wingfield
('71); as well as Oren & Bonnie Dodson, parents of
Mike ('65), Lynn ('66), and Janet Dodson ('70s).
I was sorry I didn't see Diamond Dave McDaniels ('67),
or Don Andrews ('67) there at the reunion. Maybe for
the 40th? I know Don would have kicked but on the Golf
course.
We did get to pop into the Spudnut Shop for
breakfast Monday morning, so that was the frosting
on the cake, so to speak.
-Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67) ~ In Richland
but will be in Augusta, GA by the time this is
published.
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
Re: Class of '67
First, I would like to thank Everyone who worked
on the planning committee, you all did a great job!
Thank You So Very Much!
Second, Thank you all that did show up we may have
been small but we sure know how to party! It was so
good seeing so many faces that I hadn't seen in 35 years!
We talked and giggled and remembered when. We are THE
BLUE RIBBON CLASS of '67!! None better!
Third, for those Townies who still live in Richland
and couldn't take the time to stop by you missed
something very special this last weekend. I do hope
you will come to the 40th reunion, as it will be a big
ONE!! Right Steve??
To: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
Now I would like to publicly Thank Judy for being
there and her very Handsome hubby James! They did a
lot for our reunion, by being there with the Bomber
things to sell us, by bringing the Bomb and the
Insignia (You know the pictures of the Crest [Coat of Arms]
and the big banner hanging on the wall. Thank You
for all that you did for us!
We The Blue Ribbon Class of '67 had a great time!
I know I did! *GRIN*
I'm really looking forward to the 40th oh I know
it's 5 years away! But hey now is the time to plan! It
will be held again at the same time, the last weekend
of July. Well those are the plans for right now anyway
so Jess "Weasel" Daniel says!
Thank You all again for a Wonderful Time.
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Tom Storms ('69)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Hokey Pokey Author
Isn't the web wonderful! Anything you ever wanted
to know (but did not really care enough about to
search out) is there at your fingertips. I suspect
that the "two fellow musicians" were the uncle and
father of Tony Macak ('69). I know Tony came from
Idaho. The royalty checks he got were pretty meager.
I'll have to contact Tony to see if he is aware of any
of this. He just discovered email, and I don't think
he's an Alumni Sandstorm subscriber.
-Tom Storms ('69)
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>>From: Phil Pearson ('70)
Re: Mystery Picture #3
What is mysterious about this?. Everybody knows
they used it for bomb practice during WW II on the
Bombing Range Road. As a boy I used to hike around
there often. As you came up the road from West
Richland and got to the top -- and within about a 1/2
mile after it straightens out -- it was off to the
left, on the east side of the road.
-Phil Pearson ('70)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
To: Mike Franco ('70)
I'm actually now calling myself Davis Lite. Just
like Mike, with one/third less body.
-Brad Upton ('74)
P.S. I'd like to report that Davis hasn't lost a
single hair on his head, nor has a single strand
turned gray.
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
As frightening as it may seem, I have to agree
with Mike Franco ('70) on the great coaching ability
of Frank Teverbaugh. I recently saw something in the
Seattle PI (I think) that had a "Top Ten" list of
coaches in Washington Prep basketball history. Dawald
and Frank were both on the list. What I was not aware
of is that Frank has the greatest winning percentage
in the state's history. (Something like 342-57(?) -
not exact, but close) Maybe Boog can help me out on
this.
Also another fact that needs to be pointed out is
the Frank years 1971-1977 were years that the Bombers
were loaded. This is not to take anything away from
Frank's ability to coach and win, but it does explain
why Air Franco was not on the team! Mike liked to play
"above" the rim!!!
M. Davis ('74)
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>>From: Brian Denning ('77)
Re: AllBombers.tripod.com/Mystery03.html
I may, or may not, be very late on this one...
(I've been on vacation) But anyone who has ever driven
down Bombing Range Road before all the development
should know this one. It was where the Navy fliers
from Pasco Naval Air Station practiced strafing the
many concrete targets built out there. I'll bet to
this day, anyone with a metal detector could find
numerous 50 Cal. shell casings in, around, and under
people's lawns and what little remains of "the desert"
out there. Who knows... maybe an un-exploded bomb or
two...?
-Brian Denning ('77)
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>>From: Jil Lytle Smith ('82)
Is there anyone out there that could help me find
a Grand Piano so Kari Ragan could sing at our reunion
dinner? Please let me know.
Thanks!
-Jil Lytle Smith ('82), Reunion Planning Committee Member
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
To: Mike Franco ('70)
Maybe you haven't seen them lately, Franco.
Sounds like jealousy to me and "Bear" always
appreciated a joke. Why do you think you were
his friend? LOL
-BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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>>From: Marc Hall ('02BBA)
Re: Charlie Bigelow ('54) Update
By now most of the Bomber faithful have learned
of Charlie's return to Richland!
Charlie escaped Harborview on July 24 about 10am.
His Seattle 12 step (you name the issue!) support
group of Vickie ('76) and Donovan ('74) Bigelow, Traci
McGuire (NAB), and I were there to watch Dave Bowls
and Gary Bruns ('54) pick up Charlie in his Tahoe and
head east to freedom and Shirley. As you can imagine,
Charlie was kinda happy to go! By the time I had
packed all Charlie's stuff up the back of the Tahoe,
they had pitched Charlie into the front seat, knocked
it back into a recline position. Bowls almost barked
the Tahoe's baloney tearing out of the Harborview's
entrance! You would have thought a jail break was in
progress.
The trip was uneventful, except perhaps a
discussion of a stop for a Dairy Queen Blizzard
on the way. There was quite a reception committee
on hand for his homecoming, but since this faithful
reporter was not in attendance, some other attendees
will have to report on that occurrence. I understand
that the home was decorated, as well as the crowd
in a manner that suited the event, with no reports
of streakers or police activity.
Charlie is scheduled to return to Harborview
in about 10 days to have his trunk cast (or turtle)
removed, finally!!!! He will stay about 2 weeks in
Seattle to continue his rehabilitation. Not sure of
his living arrangements while in Seattle, I will let
the Bombers know when that is sorted out.
I want to stand on my soapbox and thank all of
you for your kindness, support and concern regarding
Charlie and the Bigelow family in our time of need.
What could have been a much worse outcome was turned
around to bring family and friends together into a
cohesive group ready to tackle any challenge necessary
to get Charlie out of danger and back to health.
Y'all did an outstanding job!!! We all thank you
more than we can ever express!!!
-Marc Hall (BBA '02) {:-)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/31/02
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Jack Dawson ('52), Ray Hall ('57)
Robert Cross ('62), Anita Cleaver ('63)
Earl Bennett ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Nancy Wick ('65)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry Boyd ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Allan Cross ('59)
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>>From: Jack Dawson ('52)
Re: Reunion Breakfast - August 3rd
To: Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
I sent an advance scout to have breakfast at the
West Richland Golf Club (Goldsmith 52) and he said
they do a very good job. And the big window can be
ours... it can seat 20 easy.
Re: Golf
To: Dick Pierard ('52)
We will need some one to re-count the score cards
can an old professor do that?
-Jack Dawson ('52)
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>>From: Ray Hall ('57)
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers as I went
through prostate surgery last Tuesday. I am home
and everything seems to be working great. Will
go back to work next Monday.
-Ray Hall ('57)
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>>From: Robert Cross ('52)
I would like to send a happy birthday greeting
to my brother a fellow Bomber: Allan Cross ('59)
-Robert Cross ('52)
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>>From: Anita Cleaver Heiling ('63)
Re: Spudnuts
In response to Jim Hamilton's ('63) 7/30 Sandstorm
entry, I feel I must clarify a few matters.
First, we fixed dinner for Jim and the lovely Miss
Nancy along with a little (okay, a lot) of wine. Then
I find (in place of toilet tissue in our bathroom) an
empty toilet paper roll with three dried up Spudnuts
on it (what a waste of good Spudnuts!).
http://rhs63.tripod.com/pics/63BomberHospitality.htm
Re: Bikes
Then the next day Jim & Nancy joined us and four
of our friends for our "little" bike ride (Summit to
Surf - Welches, OR, up over Mt. Hood and dropping down
into Hood River) only to hear whining afterwards about
not finding the "nonstop fun" as advertised in the
Summit to Surf brochure. Geeze! I mean what could be
more fun than riding uphill on a bike?
Hey, any Bombers out there willing to do that ride
next year? It's a great one.
-Anita Cleaver Heiling ('63)
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>>From: Earl C. Bennett, III, Gold Medal Class of '63
To: Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
Betty:
Spudnuts did originate in Salt Lake City, Utah,
reached a peak of 70 - 80 franchises back in the 60s,
and are now down to about 22 as of two years ago.
There is one in Charlottesville, VA, where I work
(sadly I now rarely have a reason to go the extra 20 -
25 minutes to get there, since our office moved last
year closer to my home). The owner there showed me an
article from a small business magazine back in the 50s
about the franchise, and added a few details about the
current situation. The biggest issue, apparently, is
that there is only one major supplier of potato flour,
which is California, so weather or other factors that
disrupt shipments can be devastating.
I am sorry to admit that my wife prefers KK -
which lay like a lead ball at the pit of my stomach
for a while after ingestion. Unfortunately my
will power is nearly nil in the presence of sweets
and grease, so I do eat them, too, when available.
However, I agree that Spudnuts are much better, and
would prefer them any day. I must note, however, that
the last two visits to Richland I had to agree with
one assessment by my wife: The ones in Richland must
be cooked longer than the ones in Charlottesville,
because they tend to be darker and a bit drier. Or
maybe the climate difference is influential, in any
case, I like the Spudnuts here better. There's no
place like home.
Regards, ecb3
-Earl Bennett ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Richland lists risky intersections
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Nancy Wick Hamilton ('65)
On August 9th, along with a couple of thousand
other walkers, I'll be participating in the Avon
Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk, from Enumclaw to Seattle.
We'll spend out first night sleeping at Auburn High
School (another green and gold school) and our second
night in Bellevue.
Are there any other Bombers out there who will
be participating? I'd love to hook up with you to
exchange stories, but not to exchange socks.
-Nancy Wick Hamilton ('65)
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