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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/01/03
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Carol Black ('48), Dick Pierard ('52)
Helen Cross ('62), Don Winston ('63)
Jim House ('63), Linda Reining ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Pat Doriss ('65)
Shirley Collings ('66), Nancy Bishop ('69)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carolyn Roe DeJong ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roberta Lawrence Montgomery ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kerry A. Steichen ('74)
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>>From: Carol Black Foster ('48)
Re: Stolen Car
Last Thursday, my son went out of his office at
around 4th and Pine in Seattle to get in his car to go
home. The car was gone!! And it is only a 1974 model
that he has had forever, of all the possible cars to
steal.
Anyway I am asking Bombers to call the police if
you see it anywhere. It is a:
1974 Saturn SL 2
Midnight Blue
License 426 FJL
They not only got his car, but his golf clubs in
the trunk, a leather jacket, and the keys to his Ford
Expedition, along with his name and address, of course.
So far there has been no action from the police and
it is kinda scary for some car thief to have all your
info, especially when you have young children.
So any help would be really appreciated.
Thanks.
-Carol Black Foster, '48 ~ Bellevue, WA
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
I was sorry to read of Bill Dunwoody's ('52RIP)
passing. He was a great guy. I fondly remember him
from our pick-up football games in the field in back
of Pennywise Drug Store. Since none of us were much
good at it, these were fun times and no one got hurt.
My condolences go out to his family and friends in
Richland.
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Well, today may be the day Warren arrives at the
Atlantic Ocean and the completion of his trek across
the US on Route 50 in 50 Days or Less. It depends on
the weather. He is out on US 50 East now, having just
left Easton and heading as far as he can get before the
thunderstorms hit.
He survived the D.C. traffic quite well and enjoyed
the day in our nation's capitol, and felt strong enough
to go on to Annapolis where I drove him across the
Chesapeake Bridge where he got on the bike trail
(Maryland l8) until he could legally get back on US 50
all before l0 am this morning!! He is excited about
reaching the end of this journey and achieving this goal!!
The country and the people have all been wonderful
and kind, except for one rude man in Annapolis last
night. I told him he was unlike the rest of the
Americans I have enjoyed meeting across this great
country of ours.
It's not the goal, it's the Journey that makes life
worthwhile, and it's been a great journey, despite the
fact that no one has honked at my Bomber License Plate
holder.
Helen Cross Kirk, Easton,Eastern Shores, Maryland
PS: Thanks for the traffic warning, Earl, but Warren is
enjoying a wide shoulder now that he got back on 50, so
he's quite safe from all the traffic whizzing by, and
perhaps it isn't quite a bad as normal with the bad
weather predicted. We felt so fortunate to make it all
across Virginia with no rain, as we've read and heard
about all your May rain. Warren had great weather his
whole trip across that state, as well as all the
States. God must have wanted Warren to succeed in
making this trip, as he's certainly been blessed with
great weather all the way, from the Pacific to the
Atlantic Ocean.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Don Winston ('63)
Re: More Bomber DNA
Jim Hamilton ('63), Nancy Wick Hamilton ('65) and
Mary Winston Wymer ('55) are celebrating the arrival of
their grandson, Michael James Wymer, born in Seattle
around 6:30 PM on May 30th. Jim and Nancy's daughter,
Annie Hamilton Wymer, is married to Mary's son Bill
Wymer. This makes grandchild #3 (grandson #1) for Jim
and Nancy and grandchild #8 (grandson #4) for Mary.
Baby, mother and all grandparents are doing great.
Thanks to my sisters Mary ('55), with eight
grandchildren, Glenda ('53) with thirteen and Liz ('62)
with one, I've been blessed to be a Grand Uncle 22
times.
-Don Winston ('63) ~ Now living in Roswell, GA
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>>From: Jim House ('63)
Re: Airport Security
Does any know if the Department of Homeland
Security is familiar with Richland Bombers? Has anyone
had trouble in airports wearing their Bomber gear?
I am getting the Green and Gold section of my
wardrobe ready (altered?) for the trip to the Gold
Medal Class of '63's reunion in three weeks. I would
like to fly in "Cloud" attire but do not want to risk
getting diverted to Guantanamo and miss the reunion.
Any advice?
-Jim House ('63) ~ Houston, TX (where it's....never mind)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: street names
In a housing tract, about 2 miles from my house, is
a street with the name, Kennewick Avenue... haven't
found any with Richland or Pasco... although, there is
a small town? (help me out here, Richard Greenhalgh
('59) called, Richland-Shafter... about 35 miles from
my house.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - was over 100
again yesterday (Friday)... according to the
weatherman, it is only be 80 today (Saturday)...
will believe it when I feel it!
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: B-day
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yes... it's a special day in the
neighborhood... yeah yeah... I know... I've been very
lax in my observance of Birthdays... I'd say I'm
getting old but that would put Uncle Burt ('59) in a
fit of the giggles and while it's good to giggle and
fun to laugh, at his age we gotta be careful! This lady
was way too sophisticated for me to get up close and
personal with my first year of high school... when I
was but a lowly sophomore... (According to our own
number 32 ('63)... I'm still a lowly sophomore and
require his permission to even speak to the '63
girls... let alone hit on them)... I had to admire her
from afar... she was my first in a line of a family of
beauties that I would come to know and love... Her
husband has a collection of Hawaiian shirts that makes
my little collection look... uh sophomorish... but
hey... we learn from our elders... I don't think that
quite came out right... In any event... I hear the
girls will be gathering at sister Kathie's ('64) during
the reunion so If you don't see this chick at the '63
gathering... be sure and give her a call at Kathie's in
June... hey it is June... Lest I forget... I must
apologize to Sandy Jones Fishback ('65) for missing
her b-day on May 16th... It was on my list of to dos...
and there was this band of gypsies... no I've used that
before... so now that I'm back on track...
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAAAAAAAAAABY...
Caroline Roe DeJong ('63)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Pat Doriss Trimble ('65)
Re: Dottie Owens (RIP)
To: Bill Owens ('69)
Like others who knew and loved her, please accept
my family's condolences on the passing of your mother,
Dottie. She and your dad (Lou - RIP) were dear friends
of my parents, Clint and Carol Doriss (RIP) and myself
when we danced with the Prairie Shufflers Square Dance
Club in Kennewick in the 1960s and 1970s. Your mom
always had a smile for everyone she met! She may be
gone, but she's certainly not forgotten! God Bless!
-Pat Doriss Trimble ('65)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: Article on John Clement ('66) TCHerald 25, 2003
richlandbombers.1966.tripod.com/Clement/2002-05-25-TCH.html
As no one else sent this article to you, I think it
should appear with the 'famous classmates' section with
a link to John's name for the class of ('66). It is a
fairly long article, but one that John has earned.
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
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>>From: Nancy Bishop Maynard ('69)
Re: My brother, David Bishop ('67)
David had a massive heart attack during the
night on the 24th of May. He was taken to Kadlec
Hospital where he stayed until he was air lifted
to Sacred Heart on Tuesday. He was going to have
open heart surgery Thursday but because of problems
it was delayed until Monday.
David is a member of the VFW in Richland and
also owner of Ganzel's Barber Shop which, if I'm
not mistaken is the oldest barber shop in Richland.
I know that the prayers he has received from
friends and family have brought him this far and
we would appreciate it if you would remember him
in yours also.
-Nancy Bishop Maynard ('69)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/02/03
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Wanda Wittebort ('53), Glen Rose ('58)
Dick Nelson ('59) and Laurie Gullickson ('59)
Helen Cross ('62), Carol Wise ('64)
Dennis Hammer ('64), Andee Creighton ('67)
Clark Riccobuono ('71), Roxanne Southard ('71)
Barb Belcher ('72), Mary Davidson ('85)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Felder ('69)
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
R2K+3 ALL BOMBER REUNION - June 21, 2003
R2K99352.tripod.com/index03.html
Come mingle with friends from all classes...
Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64) needs to order the food, so
please help out by sending in your money, so she will
know how much food to order...
R2K+3 will be held at the Richland Red Lion Courtyard.
(The old Desert Inn location)
6:30pm TO ?? Buffet Dinner, $20.00 ($25.00 at the door).
Register by sending $20.00 to:
R2K Reunion, 2102 Tinkle, Richland, WA 99352
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>>From: Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53)
Re: John Clements Article
richlandbombers.1966.tripod.com/Clement/2002-05-25-TCH.html
Makes us proud to see an article like this. Great
photography.
-Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53)
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>>From: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: Class of '58 Luncheon
All Bomber Lunches website
The Class of '58 held their June luncheon at West
Richland Golf Course Sunday afternoon. Everyone had a
good time talking and reminiscing. There was quite a
bit of conversation regarding our upcoming 45 Year
Reunion.
Attending were Barbara Isakson Rau, Sue Garrison
Pritchett, Fred Klute, Glen and Carol Rose. We hope to
see more people at our July Luncheon. The meetings are
always lively and informative.
-Glen Rose ('58)
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>>From: Dick and Laurie Gullickson Nelson ('59)
Jim, Nancy, and Annie CONGRATS, Dick And Laurie
-Dick and Laurie Gullickson Nelson ('59)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Warren did make it to the Atlantic Ocean about 7:30pm
last night!! He did face some hard rain, but except for
hearing thunder, and seeing one strike of lighting, the
thunderstorms never materialized!! We spent the night
hearing the ocean right outside our motel room!! Today
he was interviewed for the local paper, and we went to
a local Methodist church to share our good news!!
The strangest thing happened when we were stopped
by the side of Hwy. 50 yesterday (they have great wide
shoulders for bicycles here in Maryland): twice when I
had stopped to see if Warren wanted to continue in the
rain, a car honked at us when they drove by us, the
white van and the bicyclist in the yellow shirt!!
Right away I wondered if it might be a Bomber!! One car
did stop to see if we had broken down, but having done
this across US 50 the whole way, I was surprised when 2
cars honked at us in the last 50 miles of our trip!!
Warren is elated to have completed his journey.
Elated and walking rather slowly. He wanted to get on
email to share his good news with some friends who have
supported him all the way, and we found a library that
is open on Sunday here in Salisbury. This is becoming a
rarity, as most libraries are closed on Sunday.
I guess I can't quite believe that he did it, and
that this goal is met, and the trip is over, except for
sorting the pictures. Warren really did have a guardian
angel on his shoulder for the 44 days it took to make
the trip. We are both thankful that he hung in and
survived the trip so well. Well, I now know if I would
exercise hard for 6-8 hours a day for the next month
and a half, I would lose weight!! It's been a fun
experience for us as we are trying to figure out what
we want to do in our retirement, other than travel. I'm
coming us with travel more as an option. I guess we may
have to start considering a motor home of some sort, but
I like going into motels (as long as they are clean),
and having someone else cook and wash the bathroom, etc.
Having visited all the other states (on this trip
and others), I have to say, I am still very glad I grew
up in Bomberland!!
Oh, the very last 2 days of our trip, it got warmer
where we were in and around Washington D.C. and on into
Maryland, than it was at home. But I think it was
warmer at home than it was where we were in all but
these last 2 days. Friends of ours told us it was l0l°
in the Sacramento, CA area last week. Warren was very
thankful it had been cool, almost cold when he'd biked
there in the latter part of April. He figured that was
the narrow window of opportunity to avoid getting
scorched in Nevada: late April, and temperatures have
showed that to be true.
In a few days he hopes to have the complete trip on
his website:
http://www.earthwaterphoto.com/bikingUSroute50.html
along with photos.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Carol Wise Roberts ('64)
To: Carolyn Roe DeJong ('63)
Hi Carolyn,
Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. Would
have sent this to you personally but we just recently
lost our address book. Hope you have a great day! Give
me a call sometime when you are in Idaho Falls.
-Carol Wise Roberts ('64)
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
Re: street names
There were some prefabs moved from Richland to
Pullman and placed on the WSU campus to be used as
married student housing or something. Because of where
the prefabs came from two of the streets they were put
on ware named Richland and Hanford. They were still
there in 1968, but we recently moved our daughter to
Pullman to work on her Master's Degree and the prefabs
are no longer there. Richland street is still there,
but Hanford street is gone.
-Dennis Hammer ('64) -- Bomber/Hawk/Coug
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>>From: Andee Creighton Mansfield ('67)
I was telling my mother about one of the on-going
topics I had been reading about in the Sandstorm
yesterday, and she asked if I had posted anything about
my father's passing on March 9th this year. I told her
that it really hadn't occurred to me because I always
read, but never write in. I don't know why!
My dad, Dave Creighton, was a great guy, and the
rock of our family. If any of you remember him, you
know what a patient, long-suffering, and all-around
great guy he was. He had really been my fall-back guy
since my divorce in 1991, and I miss him being here,
but feel his support and presence with me still.
On the subject of grandchildren, I agree, they ARE
great! I have 15 going on 18, but when you have 10
children, the possibilities are almost astronomical!
It's great to hear about all the Bomber lives and
families. Keep it up!
-Andee Creighton Mansfield ('67) ~ Orem, UT - where
it's plenty hot for me!
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>>From: Clark Riccobuono ('71)
Re: Bombers Sports
Congratulations Bombers.
I read the local newspapers here in Puyallup, WA to
my delight was quite excited to see the Richland Golf
team won the state title. Not that it made headlines
here in the Tacoma News Tribune, but it should have.
Man good job guys at Canyon Lakes, that is one tough
course even if it is in Lion country. I did see a
familiar name on the team: Bixler. Gee would this be
any relation to the Great "Jim" who led the Bombers
golf team (with Cartmell) in '72. I know the answer is
yes. Good job, Jimmy.... teaching the son... hope I
read about him on the PGA in years to come.
Also very good job to the Richland boys soccer
team. My dad says they won in a shoot out in Camas.
Does anyone know where Camas is? ha ha (Cec). To beat
an Undefeated team. Its great to see the East side
dominance once again ruling the sports world here in
Washington state.
Good job Bombers!
-Clark J Riccobuono ('71) ~ Puyallup, WA - Sunny and
in the 70s, Hard to believe?
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>>From: Roxanne Southard Jenkins ('71)
To: Kerry A. Steichen ('74)
Happy Birthday Kerry and KC. We hope you have a
wonderful day dear Brother and KC. We love you both!!
Love,
-Roxanne Southard Jenkins ('71) and Don Jenkins (NAB)
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>>From: Barb Belcher Valinske ('72)
It's June 1 - only 20 more days until R2K+3!! I
know that everyone on the committee is busy working
hard to give us a really great reunion. Thank goodness,
tho, that I'm not on this committee! Who knows: maybe
next year. I'm planning on attending, and I'm dragging
along my dad, Phil Belcher ('51), and my daughter,
Jennifer Harden ('96). Anyone else going to have three
generations in attendance? Should be interesting! Also,
I will have Class of '72 30-Year Memory Books ($6.00)
with me, so if anyone wants one, just find me in the
crowd.
-Barb Belcher Valinske ('72)
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>>From: Mary Davidson Coates ('85)
Congratulations to the lady Bomber Softball team
on taking 3rd in the whole State of Washington at the
Softball Championships! Good job Dale Hill on a job
well done! Richland should be very proud of the great
athletes we have here!
-Mary Davidson Coates ('85)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/03/03
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Ely ('47), John Northover ('59)
Freddie Schafer ('63), Shirley Collings ('66)
Sharon Popp ('67), Brad Upton ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mick Mikulecky ('53)
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>>From: Betty Ely King ('47)
Re: Bombers
To: Keith Maupin ('47)
Your article on the Bomber background was super. I
had 10 copies made and my sister, Kathy gave one to the
public Librarian. You explained everything so well.
I just got back from seeing my brother in Sacramento
and he really liked the "Green Bomber 40 shirt and the
cap". I took Spudnuts too. Gordie Weir ('47) never did
get over to see Pat and me.
-Betty Ely King ('47)
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>>From: John R. Northover (59)
The second SOCAL BOMBER BRUNCHEON will be held at
Charlie's by the Sea at Cardiff by the Sea
http://www.sandiegonighttime.com/charliesbythesea/3.html
Between Encinitas and Solana Beach CA. Restaurant is
located about 8 feet from the Pacific Ocean at high
tide .. on average.
DATE: 20 July 2003
TIME: 10:00am
Please email me if you plan to attend. We had a great
turnout for the first Bruncheon.
thanks
john '59
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>>From: Freddie Schafer ('63)
40 years ago on this day I gave cute, perky Ann
Engel a ride home from Baccalaureate. Mustered up
enough nerve to ask her out, to my shock and joy she
said yes. For me it was love at first site, for Ann it
took a couple of months and a motorcycle accident for
her to realize I was the one.
Thanks for taking such good care of me, Ann. Let's
have at least 40 more years together.
-Freddie Schafer "63"
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
With the east side of the state taking so many
trophies, let's not leave out the Lady Falcons Softball
team taking 1st place for the State of Washington
Championships! Good job Lindsey Tucker and crew on a
job well done! Richland should be very proud of the
great community of athletes we have here!
Peace,
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Sharon Popp Wise ('67)
To: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: richlandbombers.1966.tripod.com/Clement/2002-05-25-TCH.html
Thanks for posting the article on John Clement ('66).
We read the Herald on-line but they don’t include these
types of articles. I agree with you – well-deserved
recognition of his work.
Whenever we are in the Tri-Cities, my husband and
I always try to drop by John's store and see what
new pictures he has. We have two pictures (one of
Rattlesnake and one of the Columbia) to remind us of
home.
-Sharon Popp Wise ('67) ~ Peoria, AZ
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Re: street names
In Las Vegas you can stand on the corner of
Kennewick Dr. and Spokane Dr. It's just off South
Mojave Dr.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/04/03
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Lenora Hughes ('55), Patti Jones ('60)
Bob Cross ('62), George Barnett ('63)
Joanna Faulkner ('63), Leoma Coles ('63)
Carol Cross ('64), Kathy Hoff ('64)
Dave Miller ('67), Tami Schuchart ('68)
Barb Belcher ('72), Greg Alley ('73)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Heather Ryanne Kozlik ('92)
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>>From: Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
Re: Street names
To: Brad Upton ('74)
I go by Kennewick Street and Spokane Street every
weekday when I take my grand kids to school. They are
way off the strip so how did you discover them? Ha.
Just kidding.
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I have sure enjoyed keeping up with Warren's trek
across America and was happy to hear that he made it
without incident all the way. What a wonderful feeling
of accomplishment he must have! Congratulations on
achieving your goal, Warren.
-Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: Jim House ('63)
Re: Airport Security/Homeland Security
My daughter Kimberly Ahrens Booth, who wishes we
had moved to Richland when she was young, (she would be
an '84wb) works for Homeland Security as a Supervisor
at Sea-Tac airport. Nick Nelson ('56) lives close to
Kimberly. He had brought a box of "Proud to be a Bomber"
shirts back from Richland to be delivered to me.
When Nick returned from Richland I happened to be on my
way to visit Kimberly and her family so we arranged for
him to bring the Sweatshirts and t-shirts to her home.
Kimberly had not seen the shirts. I had told her what
Nick was delivering. She immediately said she wanted
one. I opened it and gave her one immediately. It was
like I gave her a world she always wanted.
I called Kimberly today to ask if she had worn the
shirt and where. She said, "mainly around the house and
shopping but wouldn't hesitate to wear it anywhere". I
asked her about wearing it in the airport (she is in
uniform all the time going to and from the airport).
Kimberly said "wearing things like the "Proud to be a
Bomber" shirt are not what they are looking for.
"Verbal statements are what they are listening for".
Plus of course wearing bombs which she didn't say but I
knew what she meant because I have listened to her lots
since she got hired and went through training. Have I
been concerned for my daughter? You bet!! She has
handled it all extremely well.
I have worn my jacket and shirts with the cloud and
the bomb in large crowds. Lots of people have looked
but the only thing ever said was "is that from your
high school"? I am very proud to wear the cloud and
bomb. Always ready to answer any questions.
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Re: Warren's bicycle trip across the U.S.
Thank you for writing in the Alumni Sandstorm about
Warren's bicycle trip and your being with him. So many
times you wrote about an area of the country that made
me want to see the area. I followed Howard Kirz' ('60)
bicycle trip and felt the same way. The little towns
always interest me. Couldn't wait for each entry to
follow along.
Re: R2K+3
To: Class of 1960
Plans have been made with some of our classmates to
meet at Las Margaritas restaurant on Friday night at
7pm. If you are interested in joining us please email
me so we can put you in for reservations.
I'll let Fred Phillips ('60) know how many I hear from
as he is calling in the reservation.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - The
beauty of Western Washington really shines when
the sun shines. The warmer weather is truly welcomed.
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>>From: Bob Cross ('62)
Re: Birthday wish for Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I want to wish my cousin, Helen, a very happy
birthday. Helen has brought smiles and happiness to
people all over the world and I hope her special days
is filled with joy.
OK cousin, enjoy this one because the next one is
a big one (60).
From Bobby, Carol, Allan and Duane (just in case they forgot).
-Bob Cross ('62) ~ in warn soon-to-be hot Battle Ground, WA.
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>>From: George Barnett ('63)
Re: Heading north
Rather then send out individual messages to the
fellow classmates of '63, I hereby give notice that
come Friday the 6th of June, "I'm outta here" Enroute
to the 40th reunion of the "gold Medal" class of "63".
Sounds like a flour commercial.
The skinny home is loaded, and pull toy will get
hitched up tomorrow. See ya all there! (I hope)
Bye
-George Barnett ('63) ~ sunny HOT Tucson - where even
the cactus is looking for shade
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>>From: Joanna Faulkner Brown ('63)
Re: For what it's worth
I live in San Jose, CA and there is a street
Richland near me, and in the adjacent town Sunnyvale,
there is a Kennewick. There's a Pasco also but it is
spelled Pascoe.
Bomber Cheers,
-Joanna Faulkner Brown ('63)
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>>From: Leoma Coles ('63)
To: Fred and Ann Engle Schafer ('63)
Congratulations... you two must be a very special
couple and it's rare these days to find such adoration!
My best to the both of you, Happy 40th! Will see you at
the '63 Reunion!!
-Leoma Coles ('63)
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>>From: Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64)
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Birthday wishes to my special, loving, caring
cousin, Helen!! Happy Birthday, Cuz!!
P.S. I know you put all the Cross birthdays in
the Sandstorm - didn't you?
-Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64) ~ from Beautiful Coastal
Washington - Grays Harbor
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>>From: Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64)
Re: R2K+3
The R2K+3 Gathering is June 21st. That is only two
weeks from Saturday. As of today [6/3/03] there are
only 20 prepaid registrations. If there is not more
interest in the dinner, the food will have to be
cancelled. We need to give a head count to the Hanford
House by Monday, June 9th so they know how much food to
prepare. It will not be possible to pay at the door.
So, if you are planning to be there FOR DINNER, send
your $20.00 today!!!
R2K+3, 2102 Tinkle St., Richland, WA 99352
-Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64)
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>>From: Dave Miller ('67)
Bombers.
My wife and I will be in Tacoma this weekend
(6/7 - 6/11) for my niece's high school graduation.
This is the part of Tacoma that is next to Federal Way.
Stadium High School class of 2003,
By chance are any other Bombers going to be there?
Let me know.
Thanks
-Dave Miller ('67)
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>>From: Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
To: Sharon Popp Wise ('67)
Hi Sharon
It was great to see your name in the Alumni
Sandstorm this morning but even nicer to see that
we are neighbors - Darrell and I moved to Scottsdale
about 18 months ago. I would love to get together with
you over some "iced" coffee.
To: John Clements (66)
Hi John
I so enjoyed the article in the Herald about you
and your great talent - You and your wife are both very
special people - I miss seeing you at the Seattle
Show since we've moved and I haven't been home to the
Tri-Cities for the last two art shows in the Park - and
won't be again this summer - Maybe next summer - If
your ever in Scottsdale or the Phoenix area for a show,
or pleasure be sure and give us a call - were in the
phone book.
-Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
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>>From: Barb Belcher Valinske ('72)
Just a quick note to share with Alumni Sandstorm
readers that my dad, Phil Belcher ('51), had emergency
gall bladder surgery today, June 3, and is on the road
to recovery in the Prosser Hospital. We know all is
well because he is already cracking jokes and harassing
the nurses! Never fear, I am printing out the Sandstorm
daily to share with him.
-Barb Belcher Valinske ('72) ~ West Richland - where the
wind has stopped and its a beautiful summer evening.
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>>From: Greg Alley ('73)
To: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Thanks for writing about Lindsay Tucker and his
Hanford girls state championship. He's had a lot of
trips to state but finally won it all. Remember, he is
a Bomber coaching Falcons.
Also, John Clement ('66) is very talented so thanks
for mentioning him and his article in the Herald. I
live next to his parents' house that they have lived in
since 1946 and we do own some of John's photographs.
A welcome to Dale Ayotte ('73) to the Sandstorm and
I hope to see him and many others this summer at our 30
year reunion.
-Greg Alley ('73) ~ The hot summers of Richland are
starting early this year.
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Lenora Hughes ('55), Patti Jones ('60)
Richard Trujillo ('62), Carol Converse ('64)
Gary Behymer ('64), Sherri Daugherty ('67)
Rachaël Rudd ('77), RaeLynne Abraham (78)
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BOMBER LUNCHES 'n OTHER STUFF (in order of appearance)
06/08 - Puget Sound Area Lunch
06/16 - 1940's Ladies and spouses Lunch
06/20 - Girls of '54 Lunch
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
Click the lunch you want to know about.
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>>From: Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
A very happy belated birthday to my good friend and
former neighbor, Helen Cross Kirk ('62). Sorry I missed
it yesterday, Helen. These senior moments are coming
more and more frequently these days. Hope you had a
wonderful day.
-Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Puget Sound Area/Fife Luncheon
The Bomber Babes and Dudes
No reservations necessary! If you would like you can
email me and tell me you will be at the luncheon.
DATE: June 8, 2003
COFFEE TIME: 11:30am
LUNCH TIME: 12:30pm
WHERE: Fife Bar and Grill
In between Goodyear Tire and Day's Inn
PHONE: (253) 922-9555
ADDRESS: 3025 Pacific Hwy E., Fife, WA
I-5 North, Exit 136 B (Port of Tacoma)
I-5 South Exit, 136
Turn left on Pacific Hwy. E.
PRICE: Price range $10.00 - $14.50 includes drink and tip
All Bomber Spouses and Friends are welcome!
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - Temps are
supposed to be in the 80s tipping off at 90s in
places. The wind has kept the temp from feeling
that hot. For me the wind can die out as I want
the 90s. The sail boat owners are enjoying every
bit of the wind. There is a group that race on
Commencement Bay in front of my place every
Wednesday. Fastest speed going out this evening
that I have seen for a while. Will be definitely
a short race.
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>>From: Richard Trujillo ('62)
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Helen,
I surely enjoyed the entries of Warren's ride
across the states. Way to go, Warren. I am sure you had
many Bombers cheering and praying for you all the way!
The pictures you had in the Sandstorm the other day
were fantastic. Do you possibly have any more you could
share with us? Almost inspired me to drag my Trek bike
out and hit the roads again, but when I checked the
temp outside (a warm 107°) I decided to wait till fall.
*LOL*
-Richard Trujillo ('62) ~ Casa Grande, AZ - where the
sun is shining constantly and it keeps getting
warmer and warmer every day.
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Thank you so much for sharing Warren's cross
country bike trip with all of us. I certainly enjoyed
reading all the places that you were at. You guys were
so lucky to have had decent weather along the way.
Makes for a more fun trip also. I also enjoyed looking
at Warren's website and seeing all the pictures.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - where we've
had some very nice weather lately. Fog is back
in this morning though.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
The following comes from the gentleman who is
selling the Bomber 'warm-up' jacket. Anyone able to
provide an answer?
"Just Curious, I'm a vintage clothing dealer
and my somewhat educated guess dated this
piece to about the time you graduated ['64].
Does it look like what the team wore or was
it earlier or later?"
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ Now living in Colfax, WA
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>>From: Sherri Daugherty Cooper ('67)
Re: Hello from San Diego
I will miss the R2K+3 as I will be driving to Walla
Walla, WA from San Diego, on the 9th for my niece's
wedding June 14th. My sister, Karen Daugherty Buchanan ('68),
and her husband live in Milton-Freewater... just across
the state line from our old formidable enemy the Walla
Walla Whatevers. We will be leaving to drive back home
on Father's Day, June 15th... can't stay for the
reunion, I am sorry to say. We are looking forward to
the trip, however, as I haven't been "home" in more
than two years. My husband and I will be traveling with
my son and his wife, their two little boys, ages 4 and
10 months, and my daughter's oldest daughter, Alyra,
age 7. Quite a group! My son's wife has never seen the
Northwest, so they are all very excited.
I am flying my daughter, her husband and their 2
year old twin daughters to Walla Walla... couldn't
quite fit us all in the Expedition! We did have a DVD
player installed... and have lots of movies for the
kids and myself to watch during the trip!! Ha!
I am hoping to have time to make the drive up to
Richland... would love to have the kids see my high
school... hopefully we can make room in our schedule
for it.
I'll be thinking of you all and hope you have a
fantastic turn out for the R2K+3 this year!
-Sherri Daugherty Cooper ('67) ~ Valley Center, CA
which is No. County San Diego... it is cool and
misting... will summer never arrive and stay????
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>>From: Rachaël Rudd ('77)
Hi there fellow Bombers!
Was reading all the wonderful memories of our
teachers from "way back then"! Some teachers stay with
ya always and Mr. Jerry LaBreque was one of them… A
very caring and compassionate human being. When I moved
to Europe he kept on writing letters to help me adjust
to my new surroundings.
I lost contact with him many years ago and would
love to see him when I am in the Tri-Cities after 23
years. Does anyone know of his where-abouts?????
Please email me if you know anything at all…..
-Rachaël Rudd ('77)
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>>From: RaeLynne Abraham ('78)
Well I have been reading the Alumni Sandstorm for
some time and have never been able to get an entry
sent. I think it is now going to work. I was thrilled
to see entries from my old "kick the can" gang... Hey
Paul Barber ('76) and Treg Owens ('76). Hello Karen
Davis Scheffer ('76)!!! Yes it is true I lived on
Tinkle street... down from the Davis family. I used to
love to ride my bike down Cottonwood DRIVE and get the
cotton fuzz all over me. I am living here in sunny San
Diego, CA since graduation. I think about Richland a
lot and get home every year or so to see my folks and
sister... Ray & Roberta and sister Lesley). Things have
changed a lot since I was a kid... extra bridges...
more street lights... same dust... and a Wal*Mart!!
I remember my Mom calling me to tell me about this
wonderful new store that had EVERYTHING. She wanted to
know if I had heard of Wal*Mart. Well, they're just
about on every corner down here.
I just love reminiscing when I read the Sandstorm.
Thanks for all the memories.
-RaeLynne Abraham ('78)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Phyllis Cason ('45WB), Dicksy Poe ('50)
Dave Brusie ('51), Joe Ford ('63)
Sharon Popp ('67), Mike Franco ('70)
Karen Davis ('76), Treg Owings ('76)
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BOMBER LUNCHES 'n OTHER STUFF (in order of appearance)
06/08 - Puget Sound Area Lunch
06/16 - 1940's Ladies and spouses Lunch
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
Click the lunch you want to know about.
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>>From: Phyllis Cason Rhodes ('45WB)
Re: 1944 Columbian
I just browsed through the 1944 Columbian "slide
show" and saw some of my former classmates. I had to
leave before graduation and would love to obtain a 1945
yearbook or see a similar slide show if possible. It
was an unforgettable period in my life.
-Phyllis Cason Rhodes ('45WB)
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[richlandbombers.1945.tripod.com/45columbian/00COLindex.html
for the '45 Columbian - look for a link and you can
get a CD version of the '45 Columbian there.
See also: Columbians Online
1944 thru 1964 (inclusive) Columbians are online - plus
parts or all of '66, '68, and '70 Columbians. -Maren]
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>>From: Dicksy Poe Creek ('50)
To: Phil Belcher ('51)
I was sorry to hear about your emergency gall
bladder surgery. I hope you have a complete and speedy
recovery. It was a privilege to play clarinet in the
school band next to such a gentleman.
About three years ago, my husband, his son Dan
Creek ('71) and I rode the train to Wishram and enjoyed
a barbecue served by the locals in a very windy
environment. I did not know that you had Wishram
residence at that time. Hope you enjoy life in Prosser.
To: Maren ('63 & '64)
I enjoy the Alumni Sandstorm, especially when
there are entries by people who were in high school
when I was. I especially enjoy reading Kay Weir
Fishback ('37), Dick McCoy ('45, '46, & '02)) entries
and other historical letters and photos.
Is it time to pay dues? It surely must be, but I
have misplaced the address!
-Dicksy Poe Creek ('50) ~ Vancouver, WA
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>>From: Dave Brusie ('51)
To: Barb Belcher Valinske ('72)
Tell your Dad hello for me, and tell him to lay off
the nurses. Oh well! Let him have his fun!!!
-Dave Brusie ('51)
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>>From: Joe Ford ('63)
Fellow Richlanders;
In regard to Gary Behymer's sharp-eyed tip about
the old warmup jersey for sale on eBay.
The '63 Columbian doesn't show anyone wearing that
number, so here's the question.
Who wore #16?
-Joe Ford ('63)
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>>From: Sharon Popp Wise ('67)
To: Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
A belated welcome to the valley of the great big
hot sun. I've been here 12 years and there's something
just not right about 80° weather at 6am!! Love the
winters but the summers are way too long. "Iced" coffee
definitely hits the spot this time of year but I will
have to pass on the invitation - still a working gal.
If you and Darrell are still here after 18 months
you must also enjoy the desert. Remember when we
thought it was hot in Richland. Now we enjoy going
home in summer and getting out of the heat.
Next time you are home visit John's shop at the
Mall. We have always been lucky and found him there.
-Sharon Popp Wise ('67) ~ Peoria, AZ
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
Wow, good info from Brad Upton ('74)... taking time
off from being funny to inform us that in Las Vegas
"you can stand on the corner of Kennewick Drive and
Spokane Drive..." Thanks Brad. Lots of Bombers go to
Vegas all the time, now they have a great idea on
something really interesting to do when they get there. (?)
And I thought I was getting boring.....
-Mike Franco ('70)
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>>From: Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
To: RaeLynne Abraham ('78)
Hello there stranger. Nice to hear from you. How is
sister, Lesley... she was my age, right? I hate this
growing old business... I forget a lot of things. I
remember you well though... much more outgoing than
sister, huh? Yep, I live in Spokane and going home is
always fun and relaxing for me. Even though Richland is
growing, it is still laid back and relaxing to me...
unlike "little L.A." as Spokane is called. We sure have
the gang problems up here... I love this time of year
in the Tri-Cities however... scorching hot!!! It got to
about 80-something here today... but not the same. I
was down in San Diego last summer... you can have that
place and all the crazy traffic. Nice hearing from the
Tinkle Street gang...
To: Rachaël Rudd ('77)
Mr. Labraque is right around the corner from Tinkle
Street. He lives next door to my mother's house where
Heidi Davis Mortensen (2000) now resides on Symons...
first house on the left north of Torbett.
-Karen Davis Scheffer ('76) ~ packing for a trip home
to Richland tomorrow and smiling from ear to ear
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[Karen - how can somebody "reside on Symons" and be
"north of Torbett"? Symons is SOUTH of Torbett. Just
send the street address to Rachaël! -Maren]
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>>From: Treg Owings ('76)
To: RaeLynne Abraham ('78)
Great to hear from you, RaeLynne. I have fond
memories of your family. We use to Christmas Carol to
your Dad. We would sing "We wish you a merry Christmas"
and continue to sing about "figgy pudding" till your
Dad would run us off. Tell your family I said Hi.
-Treg Owings ('76)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes ('54), Jack Gardiner ('61)
Judy Willox ('61), Rick Maddy ('67)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Laurie Hutton ('72)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Just wanted to take this time to wish you a Happy
Birthday. Now you don't have to show the bartender at
the Uptown Tavern that fake ID anymore.
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ it is 90+ in
Albany, OR for the 2nd day in a row and it isn't
even summer yet.
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>>From: Jack Gardiner ('61)
Re: Spudnuts
Too bad I am not in Richland today... no Spudnut
for me. Today is June 6th... National Donut Day. Maybe
next year.
~Jack Gardiner ('61) ~ San Jose, CA
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge ('62)
Re: Richland Bombers Souvenir Coin
Buy Bomber Stuff website
This makes a GREAT graduation gift for any Bomber.
Bomber cheers,
Judy Willox Hodge ('61) ~ Richland
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: me no VC
Speaking of homeland security during the Vietnam
Police Action... I don't know how many Vietnam Vets
know about this memorial, or want to for that matter.
It was dedicated this last April, 2003. The memorial
is an effort to honor both the American and Vietnamese
soldiers who fought side by side for the freedom of the
people in South Vietnam. Two significant factors: The
sculptor, Tuan Nguyen was born in 1963 South Vietnam,
saw the fall of Saigon, one failed escape and
eventually succeeding in 1988 with getting out. 1991 -
1995, art school in SoCal and his vision of this
memorial. And the location. I live about five miles
from "Little Saigon" which is in the heart of
Westminster, CA. The city of Westminster borders on
Huntington Beach. The population of Vietnamese is
probably close to the population of all the Tri-Cities.
The monument is quite large, very nicely done, long
overdue and a place where the Vietnamese people
involved in their war can come to with pride and
honor. A place where they can remember their families,
comrades and American friends lost in the cause. A
place that can remind them of a home they may never
see again and a place their children may never know. I
have read that the fervor over the political strife of
Vietnam has been waning due to both aging of the combat
vets and "boat people" and the assimilation of the
young ones into American society that are too busy
trying to figure out what an Alamo is. The hatred of
the Communists is still extreme. The Vietnamese fly
the flag of old Vietnam all over town. You see it
everywhere. I am sure a few would return home to a
non-Communist government if given the opportunity, but
the Vietnamese Americans are here to stay.
If you are ever in Orange County and want to see
something quite interesting, to say the least, take a
little jaunt down Bolsa off Beach Blvd. in Westminster,
CA. You will believe you are in Saigon by the names of
the stores with the exception of Donuts and Taco Bell.
Stop at one of the large Vietnamese grocery stores,
go back to the butcher shop and check out the huge,
overcrowded, tanks of live catfish. The hacking and
whacking. The smells. The din of a language you
cannot distinguish. Few items in the store will be
recognizable. Not quite as entertaining as Disney or
Knotts, but special for sure.
A photo of this memorial is difficult to capture.
Here is one. See the big "pot" at the right. This is a
Buddhist whatchamacallit, I believe. These pots were
very very small and usually had incense burning in
them. We came across these bamboo shrine/pagoda type
structures twice while I was out in the middle of no
where. Both times incense was smoldering and nobody
around.
Very daunting. I had an emotional breakdown while
visiting the memorial and went home to clean my rifle.
Very therapeutic... cleaning a rifle.
-Rick Maddy ('67) ~ with more useless information in
the works.
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Carol Black ('48), Phil Belcher ('51)
Jeffrey Hartman ('59), Susan Erickson ('59)
Bill Wingfield ('67), Marcia Wade ('67)
Tami Schuchart ('68)
Heidi Davis ('00) OR Chris Mortensen ('98)???
PLEASE --- "sign" your Sandstorm entry!!!!
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Wingfield ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dyanna Cook Forsythe ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Robert Evans ('89)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marcia Ehinger ('71WB)
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>>From: Carol Black Foster ('48)
Re: Stolen Car Update
A Miracle!! My son's car was found in a parking
garage not too far from where he works. And everything
he had left in it was still there except the key to his
Expedition. He is somewhat nervous about that since the
car thief has his address.
Anyway, the moral to this story is don't haul
around stuff that you don't need!!
I am also wondering if it is illegal to white out
all addresses on registrations, etc. that you need to
carry around, just in case.
Thankfully,
-Carol Black Foster ('48) ~ Bellevue
P.S. My grandson somewhat rudely (in my opinion)
informed me that there was no such thing as a 1974
Saturn and he was right. It was a 1994 Saturn.
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>>From: Phil Belcher ('51)
To: Dave Brusie (51)
I did have some nice looking nurses and a super
set of Doctors to take care of me. My wife and I were
delighted to find such good service in the small town
of Prosser. I didn't feel like chasing any of the
nurses around however.
To: Dixie Lee Poe ('50)
It was nice to hear from you. We lived just up the
hill from the train depot (3/4 mile), bought an old '53
farm house out in the middle of nowhere and enjoyed
living there for 15 years. We always took in the old
train run whenever they occurred. Wish we had known you
were there. We spent about an hour that day at the
tracks. Concerning the wind, our children always said
it didn't blow in Wishram, it sucked.
Re: Mosquito Remedy:
In line with remembering the DDT trucks and the
current West Nile Virus problem; this might work, at
least it won't hurt to try it. Pass this on to anyone
who likes sitting out in the evening or when they're
having a cook out.
Here's a tip that was given at a recent gardening
forum. Put some water in a white dinner plate and add a
couple drops of Lemon Fresh Joy dish detergent. Set the
dish on your porch, patio, or other outdoor area. Not
sure what attracts them, the lemon smell, the white
plate color, or what, but mosquitoes flock to it, and
drop dead shortly after drinking the Lemon Fresh
Joy/water mixture, and usually within about 10 feet of
the plate.
Check this out... it works just super! May seem
trivial, but it may help control mosquitoes around your
home, especially in the South and elsewhere where the
West Nile virus is reaching epidemic proportions in
mosquitoes, birds, and humans.
-Phil Belcher ('51)
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>>From: Jeffrey Hartman ('59)
My mother Mary (90 years old) taught for many years
first grade at Jason Lee is now in the Hospice program
here at Port Townsend. She has a plural effusion of her
right lung as a result of her ovarian cancer from last
year. She is in a great group home where she is loved
and cared for. Yesterday I told her a lot of people
were praying for her and she said tell them not to pray
too hard because she was ready to go. She has a strong
faith and a great attitude. She did appreciate the
thoughts from those who emailed when she had her
surgery and follow on chemo. I would be happy to read
any to her that those who know her might like to send.
Regards
-Jeffrey Hartman ('59)
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>>From: Susan Erickson Kuntz ('59)
Re: Wenatchee Bomber Luncheon
Attention all NCW Bombers!!
Rick Maddy ('67) will be coming through Wenatchee
the 18th and 19th of July. There will be a lunch get-
together on Saturday, the 19th, 11:30 a.m. at the
Wenatchee Roaster and Ale House, downtown Wenatchee.
Hope we can have a good turnout and show Rick our
hospitality.
-Susan Erickson Kuntz ('59) ~ Wenatchee's in the 90s
and it sure feels good!
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>>From: Bill Wingfield ('67)
Re: NEED BOMBER HELP re: DOE Workers Comp Program
I need some help for my dad, Truman Wingfield, back
there in Richland. Many of you Bombers know him and
my mom Carol, as they have been residents since 1947.
I believe he is getting the run around. He has a
terminal disease called pulmonary fibrosis, which is
fibrosis of the lungs. If the Doctors had said it's
from Asbestos or Berilium, he would of qualified for
the DOE program that compensates workers at DOE sites.
The doc he has seen so far says he doesn't believe
it's from Asbestos or Berilium, but he doesn't know
what it's from. My dad worked for many years out at
Hanford as an electrician.
I think we need a little legal help, or at least
some advice.
Any Bomber out there that has had experience with
this? I would sure appreciate a response.
-Bill Wingfield ('67) ~ Augusta, GA - Heading up to
god's country, Richland, WA this next thurs 6/12
for a few days with the family.
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>>From: Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67)
Re: Rick Maddy's ('67) picture
Rick,
Thanks for the picture and your reflections on the
immigrants and their status in this country. I've come
to know several Vietnamese people thru the years, and
done some reading on the country and it's history. They
are a hardy and resourceful people over all, and their
history is truly a sad one. Thanks again for sharing!
-Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67) ~ Beautiful, HOT, down
town Richland - where at least it's still cooling
off a bit late in the evening and thru the night!
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>>From: Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
To: Sherri Daugherty Cooper ('67)
Hi Sherri -
Please tell your sister Karen "Hi" from me and
congratulations on her daughter's marriage. Karen and
I are good friends from High School and I remember you
also. Have a great trip - it sounds so fun - Love to
all of you,
To: Sharon Popp Wise ('67)
Sharon -
Where do you work? Yes, we do love the Desert and
the heat - the 110° feels wonderful when you've lived
in Seattle for 15 or so years and your bones never got
warmed. But I must admit, my favorite place in the
world to be is the Tri-Cities, isn't that strange?
Well, Hawaii is my favorite place to be but that is not
quite fair to compare the rest of the U.S. to Hawaii.
Good hearing from you, thanks for responding - Love, Tami
-Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
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>>From: Heidi Davis Mortensen ('00) OR Chris Mortensen ('98)??
To: Rachael Rudd ('77)
Re: Location of Mr. LaBreque
Karen Davis Scheffer ('76) meant Alder not Symons.
He is my next door neighbor, and still a very pleasant
person!!
-Heidi Davis Mortensen ('00) OR Chris Mortensen ('98)??
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
David Rivers ('65), Patricia de la Bretonne ('65)
Brent Van Reenen ('67), Mike Lemler ('72)
Rachael Rudd ('77)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: "Big sister" birthday
Oh yeah... another birthday... .she was one of
those big sisters and I was just a little kid over at
Spalding back then. Her little sister, Nina ('65) was
in my class and I spend a lot of time over at their
house... but I was just a little kid in the way and she
was soooooooooooooo grown up... and now it's her day...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PATTI JONES AHRENS ('60)!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Patricia de la Bretonne ('65)
To: Heidi Davis Mortensen ('00) or Chris Mortensen ('98)
Mr LaBreque was my second year French teacher at
Col Hi. Please give him a greeting from me and tell him
I remember him fondly.
Thanks,
-Patricia de la Bretonne ('65) ~ in hot Seattle
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>>From: Brent Van Reenen ('67)
To: Sherri Daugherty Cooper ('6)
Sherry,
If you could let us know when you will be in the
area. Susan and I would love to come down and chat with
you if you would have some spare time. Let me know and
I will be there with bells on *LOL* My divorce was
final in May and I am feeling less stress than I have
in 30 years. I will be visiting the Tri-Cities often
and if you know when you might be able to spring free
for a few hours we will drive down from Wenatchee to
meet you.
-Brent Van Reenen ('67)
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>>From: Mike Lemler ('72)
To: Bill Wingfield ('67)
I just received information on the Medical
Screening Program for Hanford workers. If your Dad
hasn't had a physical through the screening program,
he can call the screening program at 1-800-866-9663,
and schedule an exam.
There is also the:
Hanford Building Trades Medical Screening Program
824 West Lewis St. Suite 115
Pasco, WA 99301-5561
Phone: 1-509-543-2090
Toll free: 1-800-365-7161
Fax: 1-509-543-2095
This is for the construction trades, and if your
Dad worked in production, or Metal Trades, he can
contact:
Kathy Koons, Research Study Coordinator
1-800-419-9691
If they find that your Dad has received his illness
due to his work at Hanford, the Energy Employees
occupational Illness Compensation Program, a program
administered by the Department of Labor may approve a
lump-sum payment of $150,000 and medical benefits for
the covered illness.
If you need any other information about these
programs, contact the:
Energy Employees Compensation Resource Center
1029 N. Kellogg Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-1500
Toll free: (888) 654-0014
Telephone Interviews are available
Hope that helps steer you in the right direction.
-Mike Lemler ('72)
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>>From: Rachaël Rudd ('77)
To: Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
Thanks so much for the information on Mr. Labreque!
I will be able to find his address, I hope! Karen,
could you let him know, seeing as he is your neighbor,
that "TULIPS" is coming to town. He will remember and
get a kick out of that term. He used to call me that
because of the fact that I came from Holland.
Looking forward to my trip and seeing all of you
again. Groeten uit Holland......
-Rachaël Rudd ('77)
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Dave Brusie ('51), Phil Belcher ('51)
Tom Hughes ('56), Mike Brady ('61)
Helen Cross ('62), Frank Osgard ('63WB)
Don Andrews ('67), Stu Osborn ('71)
Diane Carpenter ('72), Larry Davis ('80)
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BOMBER LUNCHES (in order of appearance)
06/16 - 1940's Ladies and spouses
06/20 - Girls of '54
06/20 to 06/22 -- Class of '63 - 40 year reunion
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
Click the lunch you want to know about.
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>>From: Dave Brusie ('51)
To: Phil Belcher ('51)
Sounds like they took care of you very well in
Prosser. Hope your recovery was fast and of course
successful.
-Dave Brusie ('51)
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>>From: Phil Belcher ('51)
To: Bill Wingfield ('67)
I was sorry to hear about your Dad. I worked
with Truman during the late '60s and have many fond
memories of that time. Give him my best regards.
I also plan on obtaining a screening with the
information that Mike Lemler ('72) posted. Thanks Mike.
-Phil Belcher ('51) ~ Staying in and keeping cool in
Prosser.
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: June Puget Sound Lunch
All Bomber Lunches website
We had a great get together in Fife this month.
Paul ('49) and Kathy Phillips are back from the
Southwest and it was great to see them and talk about
their Arizona adventures. Allan Avery ('54) found us
and brought his wife, Merry, along. Lots of memories
about mutual friends. Irl French ('51) and Jim McDougal ('57)
were there along with Larry Mattingly ('60),
Patti Jones Ahrens ('60), Agnes Hughes (spouse),
Jessica Blessing and Tom Hughes ('56). For some reason
the picture I took of Jim did not come out, sorry Jim.
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation
I applied to be compensated under the Energy
Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act when it
was first announced a few years ago. My father had a
documented exposure to radiation while working at
Hanford. Eight months later died of cancer. A "smoking
gun" if there ever was one. I submitted the required
paperwork and heard nothing. I called them and they
said that all the paperwork was complete and they would
call me for an interview. A year went by and still no
word. I called them again and they told me the same
thing. It's been almost 3 years and I haven't heard a
word. If your waiting... don't hold your breath!
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Greetings as I sit looking out on the little lake
in back of our house. As we are still getting lots of
rain, all is lush and green with a few hardy flowers
that managed to survive my neglect while we were on
the bicycle trip. After having some company on Friday
night, we are sort of relaxing around the ole home
front. We are off to a wedding in Pittsburgh this
coming week-end, and still haven't quite decided what
other trips to take: possibly a mission trip to Costa
Rica with a local church. I also hope to fit in going
to NYC to see some theater with Carol Rice Forister ('62).
And I expect to be back in Washington state to see my
mother and other relatives at the Cross Family picnic
in August, which unfortunately won't be the same
weekend as the Bomber one planned in the Vancouver
area. And I want to go and visit our oldest son who is
working up at Priest Lake in Idaho, so I'm hoping to
drop by and see Sue Elliott Holman ('62) who also lives
in that beautiful part of the world.
I want to thank everyone for the birthday
greetings. I can't believe how old I am, but if I add
20 years to my age now, I've got to get checking off
my list of things I want to do NOW!! Yes, Carol, I sent
in the names of all the Cross alums birthdays, except I
don't know Cameron's (2002) so you'll have to get that
one. Can't believe Cameron is old enough to be an
alumni!!
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Frank Osgard ('63WB)
I'm shocked, SHOCKED, make that surprised, shocked
and not too severely disappointed that no one made
notice of the importance of Saturday, the 7th of June.
It was forty years ago last Saturday (Saturday,
being the 7th of June) that I, Frank Osgard, was guilty
of a social indiscretion, the likes of which I hope
have never been repeated. Having not exactly graduated
(too many Crafts and not enough English credits will do
that) with the Gold Medal Class of '63, I was "posing"
as a graduate on our class party onboard the luxurious
Columbia Queen. The Chessmen were rocking out down
below in the "Ballroom", dun dun dun dun dun dun dun
dun dun dun and the gay repartee of the most recently
commenced was flowing in quantities exceeded only by
the Popov Vodka, Bourbon Supreme and my ill advised
choice for the night of Sloe Gin and warm Hires root
beer. Not having a date, relegated me to the Boiler
Room, really it was the boiler room, to drown my
disappointment of being denied the blue robe and tassel
of a future alumnus. The heat, the constant rocking of
the earlier mentioned flagship of the Columbia Basin, a
sudden urge for fresh air, a slippery dance floor, too
many people and the rest is history.
Forty years of wearing that hair shirt, but I'm
looking forward to our reunion in a couple of weeks.
I'm thinking catharsis, but will settle for a lot less.
Please don't mention it around the current Frau Frank,
she's a Sunday School teacher type who thinks I missed
graduation because of the Chicken Pox.
Whose idea was that boat trip anyhow? It had to
have been either Kenny Wright or Cappy Haines, who I
understand will only be a spectator from up above.
Frank
p.s Maybe it was already the morning of the 8th and
that's why everyone forgot
-Frank Osgard ('63WB)
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>>From: Don Andrews ('67)
Re: Happy Belated Birthday
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
I hope you had a great day. You are such an anchor
to the West Side Bombers (west of the cascades that
is) with the luncheon organizing, the "Proud to be a
Bomber" gear, and your ever presents on the Sandstorm.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PATTI!!!
To: Bill Wingfield ('67)
Sorry I didn't get this in Sunday's Sandstorm but I
hope you had a great day on Sunday planting Christa's
new plants and extending the sprinkler system to water
them. I'll send an e-mail to mom and dad to get them
started in the cyber world. Sorry we won't be able to
get together on your June trip home but I see you in
August. See y'all soon brother Billy.
Bomber Cheers
-Don Andrews ('67) ~ Ridgefield, WA (14 miles north of
Vancouver) after 98° 4 days in a row in which
we put up 25 ton of hay, WHEW, 74° today.
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>>From: Stu Osborn ('71)
Ah, Mr. LaBreque...
So happy to hear he's still alive and well and
living in Richland. One of my all-time favorite
teachers for sure because of his sharp wit and
excellent sense of humor, although not sure if I'd be
classified as one of his favorite students. That's
another story but one thing is for sure, because of his
repetitive pronunciation regimen in the classroom, I
still remember how to pronounce at least three French
sentences today, including, "My name is...", "How are
you?" and "Are your parents well?" ("Jumapelle Stu
Osborn", "Comon-tally vu? and "Esca ta para, von
bien?") Impressed? Tulip, when you look up Mr. LaBreque,
please tell him that his teachings LIVE ON...!!!
Re: Cool Desert Nights
Say, when is the 2003 edition of "Cool Desert
Nights" being held this year?
[Stu--Same Week end as R2K+3 -- that's 6/19-21...
http://www.cooldesertnights.com/ See ya there! -Maren]
Last year we had a "fab-u-louse" time listening and
street dancing to the timeless music of the Kingsmen
after watching those '50's and '60's cars parade and
park near "the Fingernail". Would definitely hole up at
the Hanford House for that again this year...
Re: Bleacher Bums
And if any the '69ers, '70sters or '71ers are
interested, I've scanned a couple of black and whites
I snagged from the Sandstorm office in Mac Hall in 1970
of the astonished Girls Pep Club and their "Bleacher
Bum" counterparts in Art Dawald Gym during a basketball
game showing their consternation over a bad call,
probably from one of those good, honest, "20-20 vision"
zebras on duty that night. (Could even have been the
late Rod Marcum) But I think those BBs are yelling
[something unprintable -Ed].... YESSIREE!!!!" (I know
that was the blood-curdling yell that always garnered
a chuckle from the crowd because I screamed it myself
on more than one occasion.) A couple of months ago, I
sent that pic to Dennis Strege ('71) to include on the
'71 RHS web site, but it must have gotten lost in
cyberspace somewhere...
All for now,
-Stu Osborn ('71)
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>>From: Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
Re: Alternate form of mouse
Hi All,
I have developed a hand problem, due to excessive
mouse use evidently. I have looked at alternate forms
of mouse-life on-line, but there's never enough
information to make a decision. Has anyone out there
ever used a foot operated mouse? Or any other type? The
finger pad type like on a laptop? Any recommendations
or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
-Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
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>>From: Larry Davis ('80)
Re: Hamstring Pull
Alright all you Bomber athletes, sports injury
professionals and/or doctors, I need your help. My
youngest daughter, Amanda (12), just pulled her
hamstring while performing a dance routine on stage
this weekend. She's OK, but we need to get her back
on the rehab road ASAP. Luckily, with the end of the
school year, she has a two-week break between her next
dance session (she dances at Cornish in Seattle and
was just awarded a dance scholarship). Yeah! She is
currently on ice treatment (minimum of 48 hours).
After that I was considering alternating hot/cold
(ice massage) for stimulation prior to any activity
together with a wrap. Do any of you have suggestions
regarding the treatment, length of rehab time (remember
Edgar Martinez -Mariners) or other information/contacts
the would be beneficial.
I remember many years ago, prior to my Junior year
& football season "two a days", tearing my hamstring
very badly. I had a water-skiing incident during a dock
start. Steve (Bo) Miller ('79) was driving the boat...?
It took a great deal of time (over six months as I
recall) before everything felt like normal. Have any of
you had similar injuries? What was the length of your
rehab? I look forward to any help.
Thanks,
-Larry Davis ('80) ~ Kent, WA
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim McDougal ('57), Jay Siegel ('61)
MaryMike Hartnett ('61), Ed Wood ('62)
Jeanie Hutchins ('62), David Rivers ('65)
Sharon Popp ('67), Fran Teeple ('68)
Jamie McDevitt ('81), Jennifer Hanigan Diebel ('93)
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>>From: Jim McDougal ('57)
Re: Prayers for Nila
Many of the regular readers of the Alumni Sandstorm
will remember "The Gulleys" that used to live at 900
Cottonwood Drive (that's at the corner of Lee Blvd. and
Cottonwood Drive). Mr. Gulley (Al) and Mrs. Gulley
(Nila) lived there for a long time and raised their six
kids - Marilyn ('54), Bob ('56), Donna ('58), Patty
('60), Susan ('66) and Steve ('69)- and probably 50 or
more other ragamuffins indigenous to the area.
I married into the family (being lucky enough to
snag Patty when her guard was down and getting her to
say "Yes" in spite of all she knew about me) and have
been lucky enough to be one of the family for over 41
years now. We lost dad (Al) in 1970 but have been lucky
enough to have mom (Nila) still around and kicking (she
was 89 in March, and as the English say "She's a tough
old bird"!!!).
Early yesterday morning, mom (Nila), was admitted
to Kadlec Hospital in Richland with some problems. She
had surgery yesterday afternoon to repair a herniated
bowel and appears to be doing OK at this point. This
coming only 2 weeks after she had a pacemaker put in
has left her a little on the weak side. If you feel
inclined, say a prayer for her, she can use all the
help she can get. She could probably also use some
cheering up.
Anybody who would like to say "Hi" to her, send her
a card, flowers, etc. could contact either Bob, who
lives out in the old Badger Canyon area, or Steve, who
lives in West Richland to see if a hospital visit is
OK, and/or to get a room number.
-Jim McDougal ('57) ~ In rainy Renton, WA!
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>>From: Jay Siegel ('61)
For the Class of 1961
I have finally recovered from two viruses and a
hacker and the class website renovation has been
completed. Take a look at
http://www.geocities.com/JASiegel_61/index.html
Check the roster for the correct email address
and send in any changes.
Clear, blue skies and warm, gentle breezes
-Jay Siegel ('61) ~ Polsbo, WA
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>>From: MaryMike Hartnett Peters ('61)
To: Class of '61 Ladies
Re: Potluck Picnic
We are having a Potluck Picnic for our get-together
this summer. Thursday, July 17, 2003, at Leslie Grove
Park in Richland. Because of possible extreme heat,
plan to gather at park at 10:30am. Bring your own
'grillable' and a dish to share. We can stay and visit
as long as we want, and no one will ask us to "keep the
laughter down, please"............ Hope to see lots of
our gals there! Please email me if you plan to join us.
Grills, plates, napkins, cups & utensils provided.
-MaryMike Hartnett Peters ('61)
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>>From: Ed Wood ('62)
Re: Mouse Alternatives
To:Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
Repetitive motion injuries can be quite debilitating,
so I hope you're taking action before it's too serious.
When configuring a manufacturing operation where
repetitive motion injuries are a possibility, we ensure
the job design permits changing positions at least
every 20 minutes or so, to prevent the problem. I was
surprised when visiting an old bobbin mill in the Lake
District of England last month to learn they used the
same principle back then, for the same reason. That was
an old factory powered by a c. 1850 steam engine, drive
shaft, and leather belts!
An infrared mouse enables you to readily move the
mouse to various positions frequently, to prevent the
stretching that sometimes occurs with mouse use. It
doesn't require a special mouse pad, so you can even
operate it quite well over your trouser leg, for
example. Using the thumb, rather than the forefinger
also helps.
For intensive mouse applications, I've been quite
pleased with the Wacom Intuos 2 4x5 tablet. It uses a
pen, rather than finger pressure on the pad, and
proximity, rather than touch to navigate. I use it for
Photoshop where use of a mouse would be painful after
awhile. I have it connected simultaneously with my
mouse, so I can go back and forth between the two
devices, to follow the 20 minute rule, above. You can
learn more about it at http://www.wacom.com/
The other approach is to get a life! Get off the
computer and go outside to enjoy the world. That's a
lot more fun, though perhaps a bit less productive.
Good luck!
-Ed Wood ('62) ~ Lakewood, CO
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>>From: Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62)
To: Bill Wingfield ('67)
Hi Bill,
Please know that our family's love, thoughts and
prayers are with your Dad, Truman, and also with all
your family. You know how very special they are to us.
From experience, I recommend that Truman get, at
the least, a second opinion ~ perhaps, a doctor in
Seattle. I just called and talked with a neighbor of
Ruthann's ('58) in Richland. This past year, their
doctor in Richland sent them to a doctor at Virginia
Mason Hospital in Seattle, when it was thought that
their son had Cystic Fibrosis. It was found by the
doctor at Virginia Mason that he has something serious,
but less serious than CF. If you or your folks would
like to talk to her, let me know and I will send you
her telephone number, as she would be happy to talk
with you. At the least, if another doctor's diagnosis
did relate your Dad's Pulmonary fibrosis to Asbestos or
Beryllium it would be worth it.
From 1950 to 1985, I had 14 major surgeries done in
different Seattle Hospitals. I was first sent to
Children's Hospital by our excellent Richland doctor,
at age seven. I've always been very grateful for that
and I strongly recommend second opinions. In 1999, when
I had my Pulmonary embolism, if it weren't for my
doctor here, calling in a Pulmonary Specialist, I'd
been gone by that evening. After two days of not being
expected to live, I turned the corner ~ Thank God! Of
course, your family will know what is best for your
Dad. Please give both your folks a hug from me.
-Jeanie Hutchins Simon ('62) ~ Bellingham, WA
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Can't wait!
Oh, man, oh, man, oh, man... it's almost here... I
can feel it in my bones... Time for the '63/All Class/
'65ers get together... oh jeeeeez this just gets me
going... ain't been home in a whole year and I don't
like being away that long... I know that the '63 40th
has registration around 5pm on Friday and I just wanna
make sure everyone remembers that ALL classes and class
members and Wanna Be's and Wish I wuz's and coulda
beenz and If only Officer Stout hadn't thrown me in the
klink two days before graduation's are invited to Las
Margarita's behind the downtown at 7:30 PM, Friday
night, June 20th... for some fine eats and conversation
(BYOM... bring your own money)...
Also... for those interested... we'll be havin' a
party at Lyman Powell's ('65) over near Stevens and
Van Giesen after Las Margarita's... I assume he remembers
we're having a party... anyway, his folks aren't home
so shouldn't be a problem!
The mention of Cappy Haines ('63RIP) [6/10 Sandstorm
entry] from Frank Osgard ('63WB) brought back some
fun memories... remember one night we were all out in
his '61 convertible... trying to jump up in the air and
hit the ground running while the car was moving... I
got the bright idea it would be a real challenge to try
stepping out of the passenger side and run... wow, even
at very slow speeds that doesn't work well... not sure
he ever got all the blood out of the seat covers... I
think my scars are beginning to fade... a little...
See you all in two weeks!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Sharon Popp Wise ('67)
To: Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
Tami
I work in the area of 44th Street and Thomas - a
mere 75 minute drive each morning and each evening with
Arizona’s finest drivers. If you ever get down to this
part of town let me know and I'll give you directions.
-Sharon Popp Wise ('67) ~ Peoria, AZ
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>>From: Fran Teeple Wolf ('68)
Re: Mr. LaBreque
I've watched the entries in the Alumni Sandstorm
concerning Mr. Pierre LaBreque fondly. I also took
French classes from him and he was one of my favourite
teachers. I don't know how he stood having me in his
classes. I sat in the front row and ate sunflower
seeds, piling the empty shells on the left upper corner
of my desk. Then I started eating oranges in class -
they were very pungent! I was a disruption, certainly,
albeit a quiet one. His patience was extraordinary -
very seldom did he ever say anything. And he was an
excellent French teacher.
I liked him enough to ask him to sign my senior
annual. He wrote "You were different, Pierre LaBreque".
What do you think that meant?
Bomber Cheers
-Fran Teeple Wolf ('68) ~ Spokane - where it's 78° and
everything in the rock garden is in bloom.
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>>From: Jamie McDevitt ('81)
Re: Alternative mousing devices
To: Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
I too have had problems from excessive mousing. I'm
a bit embarrassed to admit it as I am an ergonomics/
human factors professional! Just goes to show CTDs
(cumulative trauma disorders) don't discriminate.
Anyhow, I found an alternative mousing device that I
(and others where I work) have been very pleased with.
Check out the Contour RollerMouse
http://www.contourdesign.com/rollermouse/
I do a lot of computer work (mostly Visual Basic
programming) and use my mouse a lot. It took me no more
than a day or two to get use to the new RollerMouse.
I've also started using more keyboard shortcuts and
taking more frequent breaks and doing stretches and
exercises for the hand/wrist/arm (actually practicing
what I preach). The discomfort and pain has all gone
away. Hope this helps.
Re: Mr. LaBreque
I have fond memories of Mr. LaBreque. I will never
forget this particular moment. It was first period,
Monday morning (fall 1981). One of our classmates and a
good friend of mine Todd Merrill (RIP, would have been
class of '81) was killed in a car accident over the
weekend. The desks in Mr. LaBreque's classroom were in
a semicircle and Todd and I sat toward the back of the
room next to one another. It was so very sad sitting in
my seat and having Todd's seat empty that morning. I
think the configuration of the desks made it especially
obvious that someone was missing. Mr. LaBreque started
class by mentioning our loss and suggesting we take a
couple of minutes in silence to say a quick Our Father
or whatever. The class spent a couple of minutes in
silence after which class started and continued as
normal. His actions were so simple but they had a very
comforting effect - I remember it like it was yesterday.
-Jamie McDevitt ('81) ~ Hopkinton, MA - where we're
seeing the sun for the first time in a long time
and the temperature is suppose to get to the low
80s today.
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>>From: Jennifer Hanigan Diebel Moore ('93)
To: Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
Re: Alternate form of mouse
Diane,
If your hand isn't too far gone, there are steps to
take. First off, the problem isn't excessive mousing,
it's incorrect form. At JoAnn's , in the notions
department you can get the hand-ez (sp?) glove that is
used for needlepoint, etc., it gives support to the
hand and wrist and helps to maintain proper form.
[http://joann.com/ - I couldn't find the glove. -Maren]
Start with your posture... by the way (as I sit here
with one foot up on the chair next to mine, leaning
back and resting my wrists on the keyboard holder--I'm
asking for carpal tunnel).
I hope you have had a chance to talk with your
doctor and perhaps explore physical therapy, or at
least talk to someone with more knowledge than myself.
Also, try switching to the other hand. It'll take a
bit, but I've been able to do it, due to having a left-
handed grandmother with computer problems that needed
fixing. You can re-set your mouse so that the buttons
are reversed, or leave it as-is.
Also look into the mouse that sits still and you
move the ball with your thumb. With a good mouse pad,
with gel wrist support, you might get good results.
This is what my step-mom does. Hope your hand and arm
feel better soon!
-Jennifer Hanigan Diebel Moore ('93)
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Larry Christenson ('54), Mike Clowes ('54)
Jeffrey Hartman ('59), Lola Heidlebaugh ('60)
Tami Schuchart ('68), Dennis Strege ('71)
Diane Carpenter ('72), Karen Davis ('76)
Rachaël Rudd ('77), Monique Mangold ('80)
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
R2K+3 ALL BOMBER REUNION
http://R2K99352.tripod.com/index03.html
Come mingle with friends from all classes...
DATE: Saturday, June 21, 2003
WHERE: Richland Red Lion Courtyard
(The old Desert Inn location)
TIME: 6:30pm TO ??
FOOD: Buffet Dinner, $20.00 ($25.00 at the door).
PRE-REGISTER by sending $20.00 to:
R2K Reunion, 2102 Tinkle, Richland, WA 99352
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>>From: Larry Christenson ('54)
Re: Mike Brady's ('61) Entry 6-10
I to have filled out the reams of paper work
required by the Energy Employees Occupational Illness
Compensation group and like you, was told me "Time was
of the essence" apparently isn't true. I even had to
sign another permission for release form because time
had run out on the first one. My father had half his
tongue removed while still at the good old site. Can
we prove that was caused from being out there and
receiving those doses of radiation? Prove no. I leave
the rest to you and those still waiting to hear what
has been decided.
Good luck to all.
-Larry Christenson ('54)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: Bomber Warm-Up Jacket on E-Bay
Bidding has closed on this item. The lucky winner
is "Scottmxt", just one of three bidders (including
"RichalndBomber1964"). And the price: $26.63, plus
shipping and handling.
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ it has cooled off
in Albany, OR, with rain in the forecast.
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>>From: Jeffrey Hartman ('59)
Sorry to report that my mother, Mary Hartman lost
her battle with cancer and passed away on June 10. She
was a great mom and friend and will be missed. Thanks
to those who sent their prayers and thoughts. She was
ready to go to God. I told her the day before she died
that their were a lot of people praying for her and she
said "Tell them to not pray too hard"
Regards,
-Jeffrey Hartman ('59)
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Re: Small world
I was driving on 117th here in Vancouver this
evening when a car started following me. Well -
actually he was following the Bomber license plate
holder. When I turned in to our street - he kept
following. A little farther along he honked his horn -
and when I looked over - there was another Bomber!
Seems that another class of '60 Bomber lives in our
area - nice visiting with you, Tom Hunt! Hope you can
make the August 3 picnic at Battle Ground Lake State
Park.
Aren't those Bomber license plate holders great?!
[Buy Bomber Stuff website]
Re: Portland/Vancouver/Corvallis/Puget Sound Picnic
DATE: Sunday, August 3, 2003
WHERE: Battle Ground Lake State Park - like last year!
NOTE: There is a $5 per car fee to get in the Park
-Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60) ~ Vancouver, USA - where
it's just right!
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>>From: Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
To: Sharon Popp Wise ('67)
Hi Sharon
I will be sure and look you up next time I'm in
that area of Phoenix - which is not often, but from
time to time in my adventures around the town. I look
forward to seeing you.
-Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
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>>From: Dennis Strege ('71)
Where were you in (well.... not '62 this time) '71?
See what was going on at the improved "The Year Was - 1971" Web page:
http://members.aol.com/rhsbombers71/Year1971.htm
-Dennis Strege ('71)
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>>From: Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
To: Ed ('62), Jennifer ('93), Jamie ('81), and all
those who sent personal replies
Thank you so much! The information is VERY helpful.
I told my husband that I was sure that asking the
alumni would be a great way to get good information.
I'm printing all notes out for reference. I see a
doctor (specialist) today, and a physical therapist as
soon as I remember to make an appointment, so will have
a better idea of where I'm at - I think I'm still in
the early stage of the problem, and hope to nip it in
the bud. Thank you all again.
-Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
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>>From: Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
To: Larry Davis ('80)
Hey, I can't help you on the injury, but how sweet
to see your name amongst the old Bombers. I used to
love watching you play as you grew up around us. We
sort of told everyone when you did good that you were
kinfolk to us.
-Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
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>>From: Rachaël Rudd ('77)
Re: "77" mini reunion
Hey all you 77 bombers out there!
Where are you all????
Since I will be coming to the USA for the All
Bomber reunion I would love to see as many of you as
I can... Let's arrange to get together for a mini -
reunion! Tell our friends that don't read the Alumni
Sandstorm and let's party!
P.S. I am looking for Andy Romanelli ('77). I heard
that he is living in the Seattle area with his family
and I would love to know how is doing. High school
sweetheart... ya know!
Groeten uit Holland
-Rachaël Rudd ('77)
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>>From: Monique Mangold Beaucour ('80)
Re: Monsieur Pierre Labreque
I'm proud to be Monsieur Labreque "cousin"... for
him being French Canadian and me being French. I had
him as contemporary history teacher... he gave me an A+
for a report about the war in Afghanistan. Spending the
year in your nice Richland I was getting a few
newspapers regularly from France. So I had the chance
to get another point of view... That was one thing but
I'm pretty sure (even if my grades were not so bad for
a Frenchy) that what "made it" is that I wrote it in
French!!!
By the way I loved Stu Osborn's ('71) French
entries... Monsieur Labreque gave me a pin of the red
Canadian leaf, I still have it and is now one of my
son's pins collection. The pins fashion is over now
but in France at this time we didn't have them yet...
I went to Canada and particularly to Quebec last year
and did think about him...
-Monique Mangold Beaucour ('80) ~ Jussecourt (region of
Champagne) France where it is very hot this year!
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/13/03
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12 Bombers and 1 Death Notice today:
Mike Clowes ('54), Audrey Eberhardt ('61WB)
Ed Wood ('62), Deedee Willox ('64)
Patti McLaughlin ('65), Len Rediske ('66)
Clark Riccobuono ('71), Vic Marshall ('71)
Mike Davis ('74), Kim Edgar ('79)
Jim Barnett ('80), Larry Davis ('80)
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BOMBER LUNCHES (in order of appearance)
06/16 - 1940's Ladies and spouses
06/20 - Girls of '54
06/20 to 06/22 -- Class of '63 - 40 year reunion
06/21 - R2K+3
August 3 - Portland/Vancouver/Corvallis/Puget Sound Picnic
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
Click the lunch you want to know about.
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: Club 40 Week End
Just wanted to remind those who have not yet sent
in their registration to do so. Almost the middle of
June which means September isn't far away. And, if you
are interested in getting in on the Golf Tournament,
please get those entry fees to Ginger Worford Rhodes.
Her address may be found at the Club 40 Website (right,
Maren?) [No, Bob... it's not there. Ginger doesn't
have email and her maiden name is spelled Warford -Maren]
which is: RichlandClub40.org then click on the
schedule of events page. [There's no "schedule of
events page"... there IS an "Activities page". -Maren]
Bomber Cheers,
Bob (Mike Clowes) Carlson '54 - still waiting for the
rain the Weather Channel keeps promising.
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>>From: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews ('61WB)
Re: Picture
I ran across this picture not long ago, and
wondered if anyone else remembered this event. I had
forgotten it until I saw the picture.
Another disappointment for me is to realize my
picture is not in the junior class in the 1960
yearbook. I was so sure it was there. Oh well, life
has continued on.
-Audrey Eberhardt Mathews ('61WB) ~ In central Georgia
where the summer pattern has started... 90°
heat and afternoon thunderstorms.
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[Picture didn't come through. -Maren]
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>>From: Ed Wood ('62)
Re: A Bomber Author
For those who enjoyed Fred Van Patten ('62) on
stage at Col Hi, you'll relish his latest book,
"Midsummer's Tale: A Romantic Comedy". The setting
is in his favorite world - the stage, the characters
are at least slightly outlandish, and the story is
fulfilling. This is not the 'noir' style of his last
tome, and is a fun read. It's on Amazon.com and likely
other places as well.
-Ed Wood ('62) ~ in Lakewood, CO - where we have
simultaneous drought and floods
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
To Dennis Strege ('71):
Re: Where were you in '71?
Thanks for the website. I logged on and thoroughly
enjoyed the trip down memory lane. Especially the gas
price!
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA
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>>From: Patti McLaughlin Cleavenger ('65)
Re: Another loss
I'm not sure, I may have missed its being mentioned
in the Sandstorm. Another Bomber has lost his mother.
Betty Michael, mother of Jeffrey Class of '65, passed
away early Sunday morning, June 8. She was married to
Charles for 62 years and they have lived in their Ranch
House on Cedar since 1949. Betty was a feisty lady who
battled the tribulations of polio which struck her
when she was 9 months old.
My heart goes out to my classmate, Jeff and his
family, and his heartbroken father.
-Patti McLaughlin Cleavenger ('65)
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>>From: Len Rediske ('66)
Re: Rediske family contingency for the August 5 picnic
In response to Lola Heidlebaugh's posting today
about the August 5 Vancouver/Portland, Salem, Puget
Sound picnic....
The Rediske Family will have quite a large contingency
at the August 5 picnic at Battleground Lake State Park.
Pat Rediske Weatherman ('63) and husband Jim,
Len Rediske ('66) and wife Linda,
Claire Rediske Thompson ('69) and husband
Bryan Thompson ('69), and
Carol Rediske Mudd ('69) and husband Dave.
The challenge is out. Can anybody beat that?
-Len Rediske ('66)
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>>From: Clark Riccobuono ('71)
Re: Headlines in the Tacoma News Tribune
http://www.tribnet.com/sports/story/3280366p-3309916c.html
Seems I spoke too soon about our teams not making
any headlines here in local news papers. Congrats to
all Richland Sports on being the Number One 4A school
in the state. This is the article in the TNT here in
Tacoma. IT maybe on page six but its still headlines.
Good job to all Bombers. We are proud of you.
-Clark J Riccobuono ('71) ~ Puyallup, WA
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>>From: Vic Marshall ('71)
Re: GERARD Labrecque
I can’t stand it anymore!!! The Mr. Labrecque I had
for 2 years of French had the first name of Gerard
(Gerry). Or at least that’s what I called him during
our 2-1/2 (1 semester of Latin) love/hate relationship.
Not really sure who won - I took German in college.
Bottom line - I don’t remember any of it!!
-Vic Marshall ('71) ~ Hazy, Humid Armonk, NY
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Mary
Hartman. Mrs. Hartman was my first grade teacher during
the school year 1962-63. I heard of her cancer battle
from her son, Jeffrey Hartman ('59) via the Sandstorm.
I wrote to Jeff about my concern for his mother and the
wonderful things I remembered about her so many years
ago. I received an e-mail back from Jeffrey telling me
that he had conveyed my message to his mother. You can
imagine my excitement when he said that she remembered
me, a shy young lad that couldn't talk very well! She
was a wonderful lady with a big heart. She took me
under her wing and installed a little confidence in me.
I haven't shut up since.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hartman
family. We've lost a wonderful lady that helped a lot
of young kids in ways I'm sure she wasn't even aware
of. Good bye, Mrs. Hartman. Rest peacefully.
-Mike Davis ('74) -- (Jason Lee 1st Grade Class of '63)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: New Law & Telemarketers
FYI: This new law goes into effect in July, be sure
and sign up.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/donotcall/index.html
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
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>>From: Jim Barnett ('80)
Re: Hamstring pull
To: Larry Davis ('80)
Larry,
Good to see you write in. I've pulled my hamstring
a bunch of times playing Rugby. Just pulled it again
about 2 months ago during practice. Still fresh on my
mind... Best thing to do initially is ice it down. Take
Ibuprophin such as Advil. I take about 800mg that's
about (4) 200mg tablets - but I'm 230 Lbs. For your
daughter - probably 200mg is fine. Advil is an anti-
inflammatory. It keeps the swelling down. It also
relieves the pain. Let the hamstring relax the first
week. Favor it, and by all means don't move it quickly,
as this will re-injure it (in a very painful way).
Make slow graceful moves the first week. The second
week start stretching it out again. This will be
painful. Just stretch it about half the normal amount.
Don't push it. Try the sprinters/hurdlers stretch -
sitting with one leg straight forward and the other
bent at the knee back and stretch forward and back. Do
this each day for about 8 - 10 minutes. Do not run or
jog yet.
On the 3rd week drink lots of water, wait 1 hour
then she can do some faster walking to a short (no more
than 50 yard) jog. This will start to loosen it up. Do
NOT sprint. Sprinting and quick, strenuous action will
tear it up again. And when it snaps it's very painful.
In about 4 weeks she should be able to do the things
she used to, but it will still be a little painful.
Main thing to remember: take Advil (or some
other ibuprophin) and drink lots of water before you
exercise. Being dehydrated tends to re-injure it. Don't
ask me why. It just does. Potassium such as bananas
and potato skins help the electrolytes. Vitamin C and E
in combination helps restore the tissue.
Hope this helps.
-Jim Barnett ('80) ~ Currently lost in work in
Stuttgart, Germany - where it wants to rain,
but just can't quite do it...
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>>From: Larry Davis ('80)
Re: Special Bomber Thanks
I wanted to say "Thank You" to everyone that
responded to my request for help (regarding my
daughter's hamstring pull). The letters were very
informative, encouraging and had a lot of advise. I
got a kick from some of your own injury stories...
especially Brad Upton's ('74) baseball story. Maybe
he'd like to share it sometime. My daughter is doing
much better. Thanks!
To: Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
Re: Watching me grow up as a Bomber and claiming
kinship when I played well.
Well Karen, I hope I always played well and
represented the "Davis" name in a positive light. It's
funny, but when I was young (prior to Bomber), I was
always asked if Mike ('74)and Steve "Bear" ('72RIP)
were my brothers. I confess, I would sometimes claim
kinship with you all too! One time I told the story to
Steve and he gave me a BIG Bear hug and claimed to do
the same. (I'm having tears of joy). Grandma Webb, used
to tell me some good stories about those "other"
Davis', the Davis' previously mentioned and Sheila
Davis Galloway ('71), Keith "Jumbo" & Kent "Wiggy"
(both '82). Our roots go way back (although we are not
blood related... we're related in spirit.
Oh! I almost forgot, Jumbo & Wiggy, I NEVER claimed
the two of you! Just kidding.
-Larry Davis ('80) ~ Kent WA
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Death Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Danny Norwood ('72) ~ 1954 - 2003
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/14/03
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8 Bombers and 1 Bomber Mom sent stuff:
Jim McDougal ('57), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Betti Avant ('69), Dan Ham ('72)
Peggy Adair ('72), Kim Edgar ('79)
Dan Morgan ('83), Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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>>From: Jim McDougal ('57)
Re: Prayers for Nila
Thank you to all those who sent their prayers and
thoughts for my mother-in-law (mom) Nila Gulley. She
came home from the hospital today and is doing well.
I understand that she's doing so well that she is
planning to go to Wyoming in about a week to attend
her 71st high school reunion!!! As I stated before,
"She's a tough old bird!"
Thank you all so very much for your thoughts and
prayers.
-Jim McDougal ('57) ~ In rainy Renton, WA!
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Gerry Labrecque
While reading the comments on Gerry Labrecque I am
reminded of another side of him. I never had the
pleasure of being a student in his class. However in
the '60s I was active in the Knights Of Columbus. We
bought the old Richland Post Office building from
SeaFirst bank. I had the pleasure of working alongside
of Gerry many hours, days and months getting that
building moved, assembled, and remodeled. Gerry had a
wonderful and enduring sense of humor and was always
willing to take on "tough and dirty" tasks.
He was always good-natured, a true gentleman, and
fun to be around. As much as I hated school he was one
person who might have made it interesting for me.
Re: Coulee Dam Fireworks Show
A couple of alums have asked me about pictures and
descriptions on the Coulee Dam fireworks. I ran out of
time trying to pick out some to have Maren post, but
those who may be interested can see it on our webpage
http://www.pyrotech.com/
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ From my office near Olympia
where preparations for the 4th are at a fever pitch.
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: vacation
I just returned from 2 weeks of "R&R". I spent 5
days in Newport, Oregon with my cousins, John ('54) and
Jean ('62) Bruntlett. I then spent another week in
Richland with Sarah Avant ('94) and family. Imagine my
surprise when I went to the Spudnut Shop at 4:30 am to
pick up some "Spuddies" for the Bruntletts and the
place had boxes and boxes of the goodies already boxed
up with names on them to be picked up. Boy was the
smell something on my bus ride to Cheney. I was
patient and didn't help myself until we got to Jean's
apartment.
I missed the big reunion this weekend as the dates
in Newport had already been set. But then next year
comes the 35th, so will try and get back again then.
Bomber cheers,
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ from northwestern Kansas
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>>From: Dan Ham ('72)
Re: Dan Norwood ('72RIP)
I was sorry to hear of the passing of one of the
best friends I ever had while growing up. A long time
ago in a school called Jason Lee. I'm speaking of my
good friend Danny Norwood. We did a lot of "up to no
good " stuff but we also slew a lot of dragons in our
day. Heck, you couldn't find two better Army guys,
loaded down with the latest weaponry right down to our
B-B guns!
To borrow from a movie called "Stand By Me" there's
a line that goes something like this, "I never had me
any better friends than when I was 11 or 12 years old.
Hell, did anyone?"
We got older and lost touch with each other only to
come back into contact years later. It went like that
for a long time. We all have friends like that, I'm
sure. Well, we lost contact with each other again, my
friend, but we'll come back into contact again someday.
I'm sure of it. I think I just saw another dragon, over
there, in that vacant lot.........
Rest in Peace, my Friend.
-Dan Ham ('72)
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>>From: Peggy Adair ('72)
Re: Mr. Labrecque
I had him for first period of the day and it was a
reading class. The class had to be real quiet and we
read a couple of morbid books and then had to make a
book report of our readings. I will be the first to
admit I slept through half the class--and pretended to
read my book the rest half. The book, however, I did
read and finish but can't remember the name of it. But,
if I remember right it was about a VN Veteran [who was
wounded] and was in the Army hospital. It was almost
too hard to read since my brother was injured in that
war. What I can say though about Mr. Labrecque, he
never pressured to go any further than my memories of
my brother's stories would take me. Maybe he was easy
on me because I was closely related to the war. Bless
his heart. Thank you, Mr. Labrecque.
Later in years I had the pleasure of working with
his daughter, Paulette. Whatever happened to her?
Anybody out there know?
-Peggy Adair ('72)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Special Awards and Achievements
With the school year ending, I'm sure a lot of
Bomber Offsprings have been presented with many awards,
I'd love to hear about them. To get started, I'd like
to mention the awards my son "Scott" (2nd Grader)
received.. (We are so proud of him).
Certificate for: Geography, Science, Art, Christian
Spirit as well as a special award: "American
Citizenship Award".
This is to recognize students: Who are ready to
help others, Always play fair, Treat everyone with
respect, Show integrity & honesty, Students who
exemplify the desirable behaviors we all want to
encourage. (Sounds like a description of a Bomber if
you ask me) His teacher made a special announcement to
the crowd, "KEEP YOUR [EYES] ON THIS BOY FOLKS, HE'S
A FUTURE ASTRONAUT".
Bomber Cheers
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
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>>From: Dan Morgan ('83)
Re: Class of '83
I've updated the 1983 web site for our 20th Reunion
that is set for July 18 and 19.
I've added info about the schedule, events, times,
cost, reg fee, hotel, a memory book that will be for
sale, and also the partial list I have assembled so far
of who is planning to attend (please help me to keep
the list updated). Plus a link so you can email a
request for a new Registration Form and Info pages if
you lost yours.
Folks who cannot attend might also be interested
in a Memory Book that a few of the Reunion Committee
members are creating. You can submit a very short bio
and photos even if you cannot get to the 20th Reunion.
You can mail them, or send them in via email.
I've also created a page of "who's missing" so
hopefully we can find more people for the Reunion, and
also just to keep in touch.
Main page - richlandbombers.1983.tripod.com
20 year Reunion Page
richlandbombers.1983.tripod.com/83in03.html
I hope to see you at the Reunion! =)
-Dan Morgan ('83), New webmaster for the 1983 web page.
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>>From: Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
Re: RHS Alumni Database
http://rhssf.org/directory/
Where can you find over 18000 Bombers online? At
the RHS Scholarship Fund Bomber Directory. You can
search for Alumni by name, state, city and class year.
This can help in finding Alumni for Reunion Planners
and other events.
Visit the Directory and create your account where
YOU control your own data. If you move simply log back
in and change your location. If your email changes,
login and change it. You can also see who has the same
last name as you do in the Bomber Alumni.
Help Alumni keep in touch with each other AND help
us find you for Alumni Reunions. We want to encourage
Bombers to maintain their information so we (Bombers)
don't have to pay other companies for our own data.
If you have questions just email me.
-Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
To: Larry Davis (9'80)
Enjoyed your letter to the Sandstorm, especially
the little story about Steve "Bear" ('72RIP). I don't
think my children knew for quite some time that you
Davis boys weren't related to us. We did enjoy your
grandparents and therefore saw a lot of you growing up.
By the way, Wiggy and Jumbo are now Kent and Keith.
Yes, they too grew up. We will be seeing Kent in Denver
Monday. I will give him your best.
-BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/15/03
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Barb Isakson ('58), Judy Willox ('61)
Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nadine Smith Heusser ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Debbie Lien Gieszler ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Eileen O'Neil Hinch ('73)
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>>From: Barbara Isakson Rau ('58)
To: The Class of '58
Some of our classmates have moved in the last 5
years and haven't sent their new "snail mail" address
to us. If you haven't advised us, please do so... we
still have time to send you a letter about our 45th
class reunion. You can send information to
Barbara Isakson Rau, Judy Cross Snowhite, or
Sue Garrison Pritchett. Our email is posted on the
class of '58 website.
Thank You
-Barbara Isakson Rau ('58)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
Re: SpaceWander Site
This is so cool and I want to share this with other
Bombers. It is awesome.
Be sure to turn on your sound. This is incredible.
This is a cool site. Takes about 5 minutes to get
through it. Click below for a fascinating trip to Mars
(actual NASA photos used).
http://www.spacewander.com/USA/english.html
-Judy Willox Hodge ('61) ~ Richland
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>>From: Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
Re: RHS Alumni Database
http://rhssf.org/directory/
Where can you find over 18000 Bombers online? At
the RHS Scholarship Fund Bomber Directory. You can
search for Alumni by name, state, city and class year.
This can help in finding Alumni for Reunion Planners
and other events.
Visit the Directory and create your account where
YOU control your own data. If you move simply log back
in and change your location. If your email changes,
login and change it. You can also see who has the same
last name as you do in the Bomber Alumni.
Help Alumni keep in touch with each other AND help
us find you for Alumni Reunions. We want to encourage
Bombers to maintain their information so we (Bombers)
don't have to pay other companies for our own data.
If you have questions just email me.
-Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/16/03
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilynn Working ('54), Jean Armstrong ('64)
Bruce Strand ('69), Mike Lemler ('72)
Karen Davis ('76), Larry Davis ('80)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jan Bell ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY 5/26: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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BOMBER LUNCH Today: 1940's Ladies & Spouses
(longest running Bomber Lunch)
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet (’54)
Want to wish a VERY, VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my
dear friend and classmate, Millie Finch Gregg (’54)
on May 26th, 2003.
Hey, kid, now you are as old as me!!
Re: Small World
Had a very pleasant surprise while in the
Richland’s McDonald’s this morning on the way to my
grandson’s baseball game. This tall, handsome man
walked up to me and asked me when was I a Bomber.
(I was wearing my "Proud to be a Bomber" t-shirt). I
told him ’54 and asked his name. He said "1952, and
it’s Jerry Molnaa". I squealed... "OH, I know your
sister, Jackie (’54) and we used to live down the
street from you on Kimball". We both laughed and
recalled some other families on our street, including
the Sullivans. Oh, I gave him my name, too. Jerry reads
the Sandstorm every day...so come on Jerry, let’s hear
from you...
There are probably a lot of us going around the
Tri-Cities not knowing we are looking at Bomber alumni,
and without my T-shirt I would never have been able to
see an ol’ friend. Made my day!!!!
Jerry will be going to Montana in July to see
Jackie and hopefully get her tuned into the Sandstorm
too. How about it, Jerry?
Best to all you Bombers.
-Marilynn Working Highstreet (’54)
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>>From: Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64)
Re: R2K+3
Doesn't look like I am gonna make the weekend
event of the R2K+3 this year. I am in Sierra Vista, AZ
spending time with my husband as he is putting fires
out from the sky. I only got to see him for 10 days
while he was in Hot Springs, AR this year. My oldest
daughter, Kelly Gaines Franklin ('84) married Jason
Nicholson ('91) on March 3rd and I was in Richland for
that, and then had to get back to Phoenix to see my
grandson enter the world on March 7th. It was then that
I went to Hot Springs, AR for a few days. Kelly and
Jason are expecting my first granddaughter the first
part of August. I decided instead of following my
husband from Sierra Vista, AZ to Lakeview, OR to
Billings, MT that I would head that way the end of
this month. After Emily is born, I plan to go to
Billings, MT and visit hubby. Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
will be flying down on the 24th to help me make the
drive. Hopefully, we won't get lost.
I know everyone will have a wonderful time and I
will miss out, but next year, (my big 40 year reunion),
I will be there for sure.
Take care, have fun, and stay safe.
-Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64) ~ Sierra Vista, AZ
Where it is 93° and Jackalopes are all over
Fort Huachuca... I'll be back in Goodyear, AZ
tomorrow where it will be 108°
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>>From: Bruce Strand ('69)
Re: Dr. Winslow
My sister, Karen Strand Winslow ('70) received her
Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) from the University
of Washington in History, Near and Middle Eastern
Studies, and Religious Studies on June 14. Karen became
Dr. Winslow at 11:30a Saturday, shortly after Rick
Neuheisel was canned. Congratulations Karen! Another
Bomber does good... We are so proud of you --
Bruce ('69), Douglas ('74), Marlene ('75) and Dad (Bomber father).
-Bruce Strand ('69)
From the childhood home of Rick Neuheisel, Tempe AZ
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>>From: Mike Lemler ('72)
Re: Dan Norwood ('72RIP)
I would like to pass on my fond memories of Dan. We
have been on the road Pipe fitting all over the states,
and as with Dan Ham ('72), we would run into each other
from time to time. I had a fire and lost all of my
possessions including all of my clothes and boots when
we were working in Usk, WA. I was unable to go to work
because all that I was able to salvage was a pair of
tennis shoes and the shorts that I was wearing when I
got out of the fire. Dan was the first one to my side
giving me a pair of his pants, a denim shirt, and a
pair of boots so that I would be able to go back to
work after being off for a couple of days, but that
was Dan, give you the shirt off his back to help out
a friend. Dan's big heart, contagious humor, and that
friendly face were always a welcome sight wherever we
ended up.
Thanks for always being there when we needed a good
laugh or a great welder, Keep em' laughin' Dan, I will
truly miss you Brother.
-Mike Lemler ('72)
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>>From: Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
To: All Bombers
Please keep Mom, Mike and Sheila in your prayers as
they travel down south. They will visit Wig in the
Denver area and then on to Mom's brother, Bo, in
Missouri and finally to Arkansas to see Dad's sister
among friends.
It will be hard on Mom's health, I fear--but pray
God be with her and in front of her and the other two.
Thanks,
-Karen Davis Scheffer ('76) ~ Oh they plan on being
gone about 3 weeks... so that is a break for
some of you from Mike!!!!!!!!
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>>From: Larry Davis ('80)
Re: Happy Father's Day
Hope all you Bomber dads had a wonderful father's
day. I know I did (even though I did not get to see my
dad in Richland).
To: BJ Davis (Bomber mom)
Grandma Webb (also a Bomber mom) had many fond
memories of the Davis clan (yours) and she always
remembered babysitting the boys, too. She could not
believe that those BIG boys used to sit across her lap
(could anyone imagine Bear & Booboo sitting across
their lap)? Grandma was quite a woman and I learned
a lot from her.
BJ, I did not mean to insult you or the twins
(Jumbo & Wiggy) by calling them by their nicknames.
My apologies to both Kent & Keith (they both know I
still love them). Have a good time with Kent in
Denver... say "Hi" to all.
To: Jim Barnett ('80)
What are you doing still playing rugby? Well, I
guess we never outgrow our youth. I still play
basketball in league too (Shh, I'm one of the older
ones). Back in college, WSU (Go Cougs) I had six guys
in my fraternity (and one fraternity sister) who played
on the Rugby team. It was sure a rough/physical sport
both on and off the field. I remember one rugby party
that I was invited to and I still shake my head in
disbelief. Those guys were wild! I can't go into detail
but I think the house had to be torn down later due to
all the bear that rotted the floors or the holes in the
walls from the inside "scrums". At 230lbs, I'm guessing
that you can hold your own. Living in Stuttgart,
Germany, I'm sure that you've acquired a taste for beer
too. Thanks again for the hamstring advise.
-Larry Davis ('80)
enjoying the Kent...(Washington not Davis) sunshine!
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/17/03
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Phil Belcher ('51), Jim Russell ('58)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Carol Converse ('64)
Larry Davis ('80), Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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BOMBER LUNCHES (in order of appearance)
06/20 - Girls of '54
06/20-22 ~ Class of '63 - 40 year reunion
06/21 - R2K+3
August 3 - Portland/Vancouver/Corvallis/Puget Sound Picnic
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
Click the lunch you want to know about.
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>>From: Phil Belcher ('51)
To: Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
I used to work with your father when I first
started work at G.E. in '51 and have many fond memories
about that time. I bought a '41 Ford business coupe
from him as well. I also remember helping him dig out
the basement in your "B" house.
To: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
BJ,
Do you remember the guy that Norm rented the dump
trailers from. He delivered the trailers and stayed to
help, wound up getting soused and passed out on the
lawn when his wife came to pick him up. Boy, was she mad!
I was sorry to read about your loss. I moved and
hadn't seen Norm for over 15 years, but the times we
spent together will never be forgotten.
-Phil Belcher ('51) ~ Prosser, WA
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>>From: Jim Russell ('58)
To: Bruce Strand ('69)
Congratulations to your Dr. sister. Her studies and
doctorate in Near and Middle Eastern Studies, and
Religious Studies is also what a good friend of mine
has been focusing on. Dr. Noegel of that UW department
has spoken to our Masonic Lodge in Seattle on a number
of occasions. He has been very interesting.
He has other information at
http://faculty.washington.edu/snoegel/
Another small world. They say that we're all a
maximum of two people away from someone famous. Proving
again, we are all connected.
-Jim Russell ('58) ~ downtown Mountlake Terrace, WA -
where there is no "downtown"
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
To: Bomber Birthday
Damn, and I almost forgot her birthday. You look up
"la joie de vie" in your Funk and Wangells and you get
a picture of the poster child for "Free Spirit". She
turned 16 on the 16th so that must mean that today [6/16],
she is only older in experience, but always will be
very young at heart.
Happy birthday to our very dear and long-time
friend, Jan Bell ('64). You will always make us smile
and we wish you the very best.
-The always lovely and forever young Miss Nancy's
trophy husband, Jimbeaux
p.s. Jan is a new grandmother also, lots to talk about
the next time she's in Seattle.
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Patti McLaughlin Cleavinger ('65)
I was saddened to hear about Betty Michael's
passing in the 6/13/03 Sandstorm. We lived next door to
them when I was in the 7th grade. My mom and Jeffery's
mom became very close friends. They both had a love for
Scrabble. When we moved to the south side of town again
a year later, they would get together each week, taking
turns at each other's homes to play their favorite
game. This lasted for several years. Do you know if
Jeffery has an e-mail address? I would love to let him
know that I'm thinking of him and his dad.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - where we
are getting some much needed sun.
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>>From: Larry Davis ('80)
Re: The rugby story
My apologies to all who read the rugby story to
Jim Barnett ('80). It was beer rotting the floor (not
bear), although, I would NOT have put it past the group
of rugby players that I knew to have gone out and
skinned a bear too!
To: Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
We'll be wishing and praying for the safe return
of BJ, Mike & Sheila. Hope they have a good time down
south. Karen, I still think we must be related
especially with your kin from Arkansas & Missouri
(Hmm?). A lot of my kin are from Arkansas & Missouri,
too. Maybe, there is some deep dark family secret that
nobody is telling? I think some digging might be
appropriate. What do you think? Remember it IS the
South. My cousin could be your cousins' sister's
brother's wife's dad... or something like that.
-Larry Davis ('80) ~ soon to be driving my new
"Bomber Green" John Deere.
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>>From: Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
Re: RHS Alumni Database
http://rhssf.org/directory/
Where can you find over 18000 Bombers online? At
the RHS Scholarship Fund Bomber Directory. You can
search for Alumni by name, state, city and class year.
This can help in finding Alumni for Reunion Planners
and other events.
Visit the Directory and create your account where
YOU control your own data. If you move simply log back
in and change your location. If your email changes,
login and change it. You can also see who has the same
last name as you do in the Bomber Alumni.
Help Alumni keep in touch with each other AND help
us find you for Alumni Reunions. We want to encourage
Bombers to maintain their information so we (Bombers)
don't have to pay other companies for our own data.
If you have questions just email me.
-Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/18/03
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Millie Finch ('54), John Northover ('59)
Janice Woods ('60WB), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Tedd Cadd ('66)
Mike Howell ('68WB), Tami Schuchart ('68)
Karen Davis ('76), Jim Barnett ('80)
Jeff Spencer ('83), Rachael Morris ('96)
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
To: Marilyn Working Highstreet ('54)
I just could not let this note go unanswered. You
all probably saw my birthday message for 5/26 in the
Sandstorm on the 16th of June???? Well, my dear friend
Marilyn was going down the Lewis and Clark trail and
couldn't get to Maren's place, no matter which way she
went! It seemed the Pony Express had gotten a hold of
her computer message and just could not deliver it.
However, she persevered to the end. Thank you Marilyn,
you are a dear dear friend.
Today, for those who know her say just a few
specials words for her as she is having a total knee
replacement.
The whole ordeal with my birthday notice was just
hysterical to hear her tell it, and there is no telling
how Maren is - getting stuff from way back when. You do
such a great job there Oma, and I can hardly wait to
see you and your pics at Club 40.
Bomber Cheers to all,
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: John Northover ('59)
Re: Judy Powell Free ('61)
We have an artist in our midst!!
Got a note from Ken Free ('59). His Wife, Judy has
paintings on display in a Seattle gallery:
Artists' Gallery of Seattle
"A Collection of Artistic Works"
902 1st Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98134
*****
Hi John,
It was great talking to you today. Here is the web site
where Judy is displaying some of her art work:
http://www.agofs.com/Free1.htm - Check it out.
Take Care,
Ken
*****
juan the sailor, Bishop of Peach Pickle and Head Master
of Hunker Downs '59
-John Northover ('59)
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>>From: Janice Woods Ehrke ('60WB)
To: Jim Russell ('58)
Is Mountlake Terrace just outside Yakima? I had
relatives up that way at one time, not sure who is left
since we are getting on. There was Robert Neal, they
had turkeys, he was my grandfathers brother, wife
Margaret Neal. My brother and I used to run back and
forth in front of the turkey pen and the entire herd
would follow. He used to get soooo mad. Also, Dobies,
they had orchards, orchards and more orchards, have a
cousin Harold Dobie, Jr. We would ride horses through
the orchards which didn't make Grandpa Dobie very happy
either. Great fun for us but I know there was probably
a big sigh of relief when school started again.
-Janice Woods Ehrke ('60WB) ~ only 100 today in
Downtown Woodland, CA
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Sharon Tate's High School Friends
http://www.sharontate.net/sharons_high_school_friends.html
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Announcements and stuff
Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, I missed Jan Bell's ('64)
Birthday... Thanks to Jimbeaux ('63) I am wishing her a
belated HB!... Well, my boy Lyman ('65) has decided he
wants to be a sports official or something when he
grows up... anyway, he has to be out of town Friday
the 20th. So the party after Las Margaritas has been
canceled due to the host's lack of interest... (not
really a lack of interest... just a last minute change
in plans... you know how some people can be... grown up
priorities and stuff)... SO DON'T SHOW UP AT LYMAN'S
HOUSE FRIDAY NIGHT... EVEN THO HIS FOLKS ARE GONE THERE
WON'T BE ANY RISKY BUSINESS GOING ON!!!!!!!!... but
maybe if his car is in the driveway we can roll it into the river.
I am getting very excited... I just got back from the
LA Roadster show where I exhibited Shelley's ('63RIP)
Memorial truck... It is not the way it was last time
I showed it to y'all... it has been turned into a
wrecker... it was a huge draw at the show... It posed
all weekend for hundreds of photos and driving back
from L.A., people actually hung out there windows do
get shots of it on the freeway... so here's how it
looked loaded with loot from the swap meet at the show...
McCoy's Park Pumps ~ 6/17/03
Everyone travel safely to Richland... See ya at
the DQ Thursday night for CDNs...
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Tedd Cadd ('66)
Re: 1953 Richland Street Map
http://www.televar.com/~cadd/Richland1953.jpg
I thought it might be helpful to have one of the
early street maps to help locate things. I have the map
on my website and this link in the Bomber site points
there. (About 1.3 Mb - but the street names are
readable.)
-Tedd Cadd ('66)
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>>From: Mike Howell ('68)
Hi Bombers:
I won't get to read tomorrows Sandstorm until next
week sometime. I am putting the Camper on the truck
today and this evening I will pull out for Seattle then
tomorrow I will be in West Richland. I will be stopping
to see some of my longest lasting friendships. Saturday
Morning I will be setting up in the Vendor Area of Cool
Desert Nights. I am not sure if I will be up to going
to the All Class Reunion or not after working all day
but you are more than welcome to stop by and say HI.
Just look for the American Flags. I would love to see
all of you. It has been many years since I was in the
Tri-Cities and I just hope I can find my way around.
Maren I have a suggestion: If you could list Birthdays
a day early some of us that don't remember dates so
well could say Happy Birthday on time instead of
feeling kinda dopey that we forgot. I am really looking
forward to meeting you, and yes I will bring the Eagle
and the awards with for you to see.
Take care guys there are a lot of Idiots out on the
roads and we don't need to have anybody miss the
Reunion because of them.
-Mike Howell ('68)
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>>From: Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
To: Marilyn Working Highstreet ('54)
Hi Marilyn,
I just read the Sandstorm and you mentioned that
you lived on Kimball - So did I. Kimball isn't a very
long street, what was your address? I lived at 1313
Kimball, but didn't move there until 1961, when I
was 11 years old. We were on the first street off of
Williams. My Aunt Hatti and Uncle John Boarst lived on
the next block of Kimball and our good family friends,
Paul and Wilma Nussbaum lived on the next block down. I
think that covers all the blocks of Kimball - did you
know any of them?
-Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
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>>From: Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
To: Phil Belcher ('51)
Thanks for the story on Pops. I love hearing
anything and everything about him... and Bear too. I
miss both of them so much. As I look out the window and
see my little one playing in a small pool, I think she
will never remember her Poppa... she will only have my
memories of him that I will share with her and her
sister. THAT isn't right. She will miss so much on what
an incredible loving man he was and how he was so wise.
That hurts me so, but I will speak of him often as I
already have and come August it will be a year of his
passing. Hurts like it was yesterday AND double that
misery... neither of my girls knew their big uncle
Bear... he passed about 2 weeks before I met their
daddy. Again though, thanks for the memory of Pops...
if anybody else out there wants to share memories of
Norman Cranston Davis or the big Bear... all of us
Davis' would love it. Thanks.
To: "Little Brother" Larry Davis ('80)
Yep, boy howdy... I'm thinking you're right there
on us being related and all. I sure thought about as
much of you as a big sister could of growing up. I used
to love watching you play ball... and boy did the girls
love ya. Yep, we must be related... the girls all loved
my other 4 brothers too.
-Karen Davis Scheffer ('76) ~ loving the weather in
Spokane these days... mid 80's or better.
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>>From: Jim Barnett ('80)
To: Larry Davies ('80)
Re: The rugby story
No apologies needed. Enjoyed the story. I've found
the University teams have the wilder and more unusual
parties. I was at this Toga party once and the floors
were rotten also - and there were holes in the walls,
cleverly hidden behind stuffed napkins and torn
posters. Something right out of Animal House. Great
time until the police helicopters busted it up. But
that's OK, the 18 kegs were empty anyway. The Club side
teams are a little more civilized... except their "End
of Season" party. I now play on a club side and an Old
Man's (39 and over) Rugby club. The older ones are more
active in High School Youth activities (Rugby oriented),
but more focused on getting the younger generations
through school. Several were on the verge of dropping
out until they started playing and developed a need to
want to do better in life. Mentoring can be a strong
influence on the young. It can get them focused, and
can make them want to excel in order to be part of the
team.
I'm on Business in Stuttgart. I'll return to Sierra
Vista, AZ the end of next week.
Great hearing from you.
-Jim Barnett ('80) ~ Darn! another sunny day. When's it
going to rain?
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Jeff Spencer ('83)
Date: Tue Jun 10 15:00:27 2003
Re: 20 year reunion
Please send me e-mail if you've heard anything
about a 20 year (1983) reunion. I'd like to go.
-Jeff Spencer ('83)
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[richlandbombers.1983.tripod.com/83in03.html]
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>>From: Rachael Morris Crowe ('96)
Hi Everyone-
I just wanted to spread some news. For all who know
my husband, Doug Crowe ('90), on June 19th he will be
graduating from the FBI academy in Quantico, VA! He has
been gone since February 22 and I have only seen him
once since he has been gone and the kids haven't seen
him at all. So we are very excited to have him coming
back home! Then we will be moving to Chattanooga, TN
where he will be stationed.
-Rachael Morris Crowe ('96)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/19/03
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5 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Jim Russell ('58), Freddie Schafer ('63)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Fran Teeple ('68)
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>>From: Jim Russell ('58)
To: Janice Woods Ehrke ('60WB)
Mountlake Terrace is just west of Briar. Or just
north of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline. How about just
south of Lynnwood or east of Edmonds? Now you know.
This area used to be cow pastures and horse farms. We
don't have a downtown, but we have a library, a police
station and a post office. The cow pastures have been
turned into streets, but they don't go all the way
through to the next "major" thoroughfare.
When Mountlake Terrace was first developed (1960), it
was made up of a number of inexpensive houses built on
concrete slabs that all looked alike. How could anyone
grow up in that kind of community?
-Jim Russell ('58)
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>>From: Freddie Schafer ('63)
Re: The Big Four-O
The teeth whitener did not work... the hair dye
didn't cover the grey... the tanning cream streaked...
didn't do enough sit ups... my suit got lost at the
cleaners so I won't pass Jim House's ('63) dress code...
in a pair of shorts I look like a meat ball with 4
tooth picks stuck in it... Ann and the twins look great
all 4 of us look forward to seeing all of you at Bomber
Land this weekend.
If you haven't registered it's not to late to come.
See ya in about 48 hours,
-Freddie Schafer ('63) ~ sunny Vancouver USA (sun always
comes out when getting ready to leave town
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Re: I'm gettin' jacked
One more day to lose 40, grow hair, make something
of my life, read my how to remember everyone's name
book and find my "Click of Frank" green shirt.
By this time next week it will all be over, and
we'll back to chasing crab grass and going to bed at
9:30pm.
See you soon
jimbeaux
p.s. maybe I'll listen to the book on tape driving
down. Hope the name tags have big type
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Spokesman-Review on Reunions
Re: Great Site!
http://www.shagrat.net/Html/cows.htm
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Fran Teeple Wolf ('68)
Re: "Pierre" Labrecque
To: Vic Marshall ('71)
Thanks for writing in Vic. I went back and checked
my senior annual were Mr. Labrecque signed my annual.
You must be right! He sign it G H Labrecque. That old
CRS disease kicked in again - Actually - I like Pierre
better, think he might want to change his name? No, me
neither. Thanks for writing and keeping us honest.
Bomber Cheers!
-Fran Teeple Wolf ('68) ~ Spokane, WA - where it finally
feels like Summer.
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>>Lois Bode Reiten ('48) ~ 5/27/30 - 6/16/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Harris ('49), Caroline Westover ('52)
John Browne, Jr. ('61), Deedee Willox ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Larry Davis ('80), Dan Morgan ('83)
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TODAY (6/20/03)
Bomber LUNCH - Girls of '54
'63 REUNION BEGINS 5pm Registration/pick up packets
7:30pm -- Las Margaritas
7-9pm -- CDN CRUISE
BOMBER BIRTHDAY: 06/15 Cathy Mouton ('65)
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>>From: Dick Harris ('49)
Greetings from the Blue Mountains of New South
Wales in Australia. Bonnie and I will have been in
Aussieland for a month, tomorrow. We spent some time
on the Sunshine Coast above Brisbane with a couple
of mates from Tasmania and then attended the Rotary
International Convention in Brisbane. Brisbane is a
beautiful city, making fantastic use of the river that
meanders through the city. We then flew to Tasmania,
the island state of Australia, where we visited three
families and saw many more from previous trips. After
10 days in Tassieland, we flew to Sydney where we were
picked up by mates from the Blue Mountain area west of
Sydney. It is a beautiful area with easy access to the
city of Sydney by car or train. We will be leaving this
great country and great friends tomorrow and heading
home.
Since we are slow learners, we only get to stay
home two weeks before heading to Norway and Sweden,
where Bonnie has heritage. We are taking our two
children and our son-in-law, who also has Norwegian
heritage, so this trip will be special for him, also.
This will be a special early celebration of our 50th
Wedding Anniversary, and we celebrate again in Sept.
Again greetings to all from down under!
G'Day!
-Dick Harris ('49)
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>>From: Caroline Westover Gerneglia ('52)
Re: Birthday Notice
I'd like to wish Dorothy Keys Harding ('52) a Happy
Birthday and tell her her birthday card will be late! I
have it... on my table... missed the mailman. Sorry!
-Caroline Westover Gerneglia ('52)
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: Montlake Terrace
Jim,
You're much too modest... Montlake Terrace has the
HQ of the Mt. Baker/ Snoqualmie National Forest, & the
oldest "Organic Flour" mill in the State (that I know
of, anyhow), in back of the Manna Mills health food
store. Maybe it's just my good luck to have done
bizness with these two entities, but I always looked
forward to my trips to MT... of course, I only know the
'industrial' part of town... ^..^
-JHBrowne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
To: Jim Russell ('58)
Re: Mountlake Terrace & Briar
We have a couple of kids (and 3 grand kids) in
Mountlake Terrace. Our daughter-in-law, Margaret, used
to drive through Briar every day to work at the Greek
Pizza place. She told my husband, Armand ('53 bulldog -
small b, not a Bomber, large B), that the Briar cop
never let anyone off if he stopped them for speeding.
Are you familiar with the big hill that dips down
into Briar? Well, Armand got stopped coming down that
hill. He misunderstood Margaret, thinking she had said
the officer's name was Briar. So he kept calling him
"Officer Briar". And guess what?! He didn't get a
ticket. Maybe the cop thought Armand was funny (he
actually IS pretty funny), or perhaps just plain stupid
(I take the fifth!). Margaret & I are still teasing him
about that one.
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Cows With Guns
This was a cute one... have a good friend who is
into cows, so sent the site to her.
Also enjoyed reading the article about the class
reunion article from Spokane... nice to know that
there are others out there who feel the same as we
do... reunions are a lot of fun and a great way to
reconnect with old and new friends.
Hope you all are enjoying R2K+3... had everything
ready for the trip, but then the van decided to have an
attitude, so won't be joining all of you for the fun
and activities. Next year is my 40-year class reunion,
and come hell or high water I will be at THAT one...
maybe R2K+4 will be at the same time, and I can kill
two birds with one stone. ENJOY--hope to read lots of
entries in the Sandstorm about all the fun!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - finally got
below the high 90's and the triple digits for a
few days... getting weather that is more common
for the month of June.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: More birthdays
A little bird (well maybe not so little... Roger
Fishback ('62) reminded me that Cathy Mouton's ('65)
Birthday was June 15th and I missed it... but that got
me thinking... She and Diane Murphy ('65) celebrate
their birthdays together... so Diane's is Monday the
23rd... So now as I get ready to hit the shower and
head for the airport I thought I'd take a minute and
wish two of my favorite ladies a very happy Birthday
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Diane is going to try and make it
this weekend if big people stuff doesn't interfere...
so a huge BOMBER happy birthday to Cathy Mouton and
Diane Murphy!!!!!!!!!!!!
See you guys in a few ...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Travel safely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PJ ('64) I'll have as much fun as I can so that the
three of you sisters can feel the energy all weekend!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Larry Davis ('80)
Congrats, to all the New Bomber Grads (and their
parents & family). I understand school is already out
in Richland. My kids have a 1/2 day on Friday for their
last day.
To: Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
"Big Sis",
I've been called "Little Larry Davis" for a while
now... although I'm not as little as I used to be
(getting wider). A sports broadcast announcer started
calling me little Larry during one of the State Playoff
games back in 1979. Blaine Marlin ('78) also used to
call me several names (in fun), he may have initiated
the height issued names overall. One name, I thought
was kind of catchy (now, not then) and unrelated to
height was, Larry Davis sophomore sensation of '78.
*grin*. Regarding the "girls". I think the girls liked
any one that wore the Green & Gold, just ask your
brothers. Oh! What fun. :)
Karen, your other "little Bro", My older Brother,
Gary Davis ('77) is getting married in August in the
Tri-Cities. It will just be a small wedding and most
likely a Big reception (knowing Gary). I'll be back
home for it. (It's funny, I've been away from the
Richland for many years now... but Richland is still HOME).
To: Jim Barnett ('80)
Glad to hear that you've survived the "wild" Rugby
days and are now focused on getting the kids down the
"right" path. Remember, all things in moderation. Good
coaching and positive influences/role models can
*Never* be stressed enough. I know I had several while
growing up. Some day I may have to mention a few of
them. Now, as far as the rain, I think it is here (in
Western WA) this week. Sounds like it's nice and sunny
in Stuttgart (hope you burn).
-Larry Davis ('80) ~ Kent, WA - where my new "Bomber
Green" John Deere arrives Friday
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>>From: Dan Morgan ('83)
Re: Class of '83
I've updated the 1983 web site for our 20th Reunion
that is set for July 18 and 19.
I've added info about the schedule, events, times,
cost, reg fee, hotel, a memory book that will be for
sale, and also the partial list I have assembled so far
of who is planning to attend (please help me to keep
the list updated). Plus a link so you can email a
request for a new Registration Form and Info pages if
you lost yours.
Folks who cannot attend might also be interested
in a Memory Book that a few of the Reunion Committee
members are creating. You can submit a very short bio
and photos even if you cannot get to the 20th Reunion.
You can mail them, or send them in via email.
I've also created a page of "who's missing" so
hopefully we can find more people for the Reunion, and
also just to keep in touch.
Main page - richlandbombers.1983.tripod.com
20 year Reunion Page
richlandbombers.1983.tripod.com/83in03.html
I hope to see you at the Reunion! =)
-Dan Morgan ('83), New webmaster for the 1983 web page.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/21/03
Dateline: Richland
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Lorraine Powell ('52WB), Jim Hamilton ('63)
Dennis Hammer ('64), Shannon Weil ('82)
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TODAY (6/21/03)
'63 REUNION Continues
R2K+3
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rob Hills ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Hames ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: Dorothy Keys Harding ('52)
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>>From: Lorraine Powell Earp-Tanner ('52WB)
I too would like to wish Dorothy Keys Harding ('52)
a happy birthday. Sorry I didn't know about it sooner;
thanks Caroline for mentioning it.
Hope you have a great birthday Dorothy.
Love,
-Lorraine Powell Earp-Tanner ('52WB)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Memo to Robbie Hills:
It's just a coincidence that the Gold Medal Class
of '63 is having a reunion on your birthday. If you
want it to be "your party" you're gonna have to go down
to Goodtimes R'us or to the Dollar Store with LaMont
and buy those funny little paper hats and noise makers.
Happy Birthday Colinas.
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Cows with Guns
Was the Biology class at Columbia High defective?
Has it been that long since I lived in the country? Is
our hero, the cow, a product of genetic engineering?
The leader of the cow revolt is referred to as "he" a
number of times, yet "he" is shown with an udder. Or
could it be that the concept on alternative lifestyles
has reached the bovine community?
-Dennis Hammer ('64) ~ Udderly confused in Kennewick
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>>From: Shannon Weil Lamarche ('82)
Re: Kauai Helicopter Tours
Hi to all in Bomberland!
I know that the Sandstorm is the best place for
great information and I need your help. Has anyone been
to Kauai and taken a helicopter tour? We are going soon
and would like to take the kids on one of the tours but
there are so many operators it's hard to keep them all
straight. Anyone had any luck/good experiences with any
of them (or bad experiences we should stay away from)?
They all look like they are similar in price, but
that's all I can discern. Also, I have been trying to
find information about their safety records and have
had no luck. Of course, they all say they have perfect
records, but what else WOULD they say?
Any help would be appreciated as we are leaving in
about a week and booking online ahead of time offers a
substantial discount. Thanks in advance!
-Shannon Weil Lamarche ('82) ~ sunny Overland Park, KS
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/22/03
Dateline: Richland
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45, '46, and '02), Jim Russell ('58)
Helen Cross Kirk ('62), Gary Christian ('67)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Mike Davis ('74)
Sue Oberg ('79), Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, and '02)
This month, June, marks the my tenth year as a
survivor of cancer.
I reveal this to get attention, but the reason may
not be what you think. I am trying to get the attention
of you folks who have recently heard those dreaded four
words, "your biopsy is positive."
I want you to look at my ten years and understand
that you will have a possible and probable recovery.
I have gone through two operations, radiation, two
procedures every year, semi-annual bone and cat scans,
and monthly tests. No chemo though, not yet, anyway. It
has not been fun, and sometimes I have pain, but, what
the heck, consider the alternative.
So do as I have done, get off the pity potty and
give up the "Why me? Why me?" bit. Would you rather it
be your kids or grandkids?
Pray, meditate, listen to music, whatever works to
get positive. A good attitude has been shown to be the
best additive to your immune system.
Read all you can get hold of re your affliction.
Take charge of your treatment and recovery. If you have
doubts, get a second opinion. I did, and it probably
saved my life.
Again, be positive, positive, positive. It sure
can't hurt.
-Dick McCoy (The Tin Can Class of '45) ~ Bronc, Beaver, Bomber
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>>From: Jim Russell ('58)
To: Shannon Weil Lamarche ('82)
Re: Kauai Helicopter Tours
My wife and I have been to all the islands of
Hawaii many, many times. One of our fondest memories
was a helicopter tour of the island of Kauai. The view,
sights, and sounds (yes, sounds) were breathtaking!
Unfortunately, I no longer remember the name of the
flight service to help you select, and like all such
businesses, they perhaps may not even be around
anymore. But, I do want to encourage you to take the
adventure.
The particular service we used gave us each a set
of headphones so the pilot was able to communicate
above any noise. Between conversations was beautiful
music that seemed to fit in with the whole experience.
I can distinctly remember approaching the crest of a
small mountain, the music playing in the background. As
we broke over the crest, and saw a magnificent beach
and the Pacific Ocean, a dramatic part of the musical
piece broke open at the same time. It took your breath
away. (I can imagine that the pilot timed his approach
over the crest to the music.)
I'll never forget this experience. We did the same
thing on another day over the Big Island. The volcanic
activity was also exciting, and we could see the hot
lava dumping into the ocean, creating more square
footage to that beautiful island (which is our
favorite). I don't recall that this 'copter tour had
the piped music, but still was well worth the trip.
By the way, my wife (Billie of Ballard) hates to
fly, but screwed up courage for this first experience
in a helicopter. She loved it!
-Jim Russell ('58)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
To: Dick Harris ('49)
I love your idea of celebrating an anniversary!!
I am shell-shocked after just getting back from
a week of being with 64 5th and 6th graders at a
Methodist Church camp. Fortunately we had decent cabins
to sleep in, as we had a few days of heavy duty rain,
but also some great days to be outside. Half of the
kids were from a community center in Terre Haute and
the rest from little tiny towns around Columbus, IN
(you know where that is, don't you??). It was like
being back working in a group home in California in
some ways. But some great moments too. Warren and I
were sure glad there were some younger counselors to
keep up with these kids who were non-stop!! We did get
some great ideas for being cooks at a Methodist Church
camp in Colorado for three weeks starting in late July.
It will take us that long to recover from this
experience.
I think I am feeling my age a bit at this moment
and I'm so glad we have a home to come home to; I would
not be wanting to do that this week too.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Gary Christian ('67)
Was recently strolling through an antique store in
downtown Vancouver, WA and there, stuck back in a dark
corner, were three green and gold cloth letterman's
jacket "R" letters. Each was about four inches high.
Humm.... could it be?
A special thanks to Sharon Popp Wise ('67) and her
husband Stacy for their hospitality while I visited my
Air Force son on Father's Day in Phoenix. The photos
and air conditioning! (lol) were great. We hope to see
you both soon.
-Gary Christian ('67) ~ Vancouver, WA - where the
weather goes from a hot 99 to a cool and wet 66 in
a matter of days. Wet and 58 right now.
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
To: Dennis Hammer ('64)
There is no confusion in the Cows have guns! Cows
do have udders; it's the Bulls that don't!!
So, you see, your assumption was wrong: those were
all Lady cows since a Cow is of the female sex! I
didn't see one Bull in the bunch!!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
Re: Tales From the Road
As mentioned by my younger sister, Karen ('76), in
an earlier SAlumni andstorm, my mother B.J., my sister
Sheila ('71), and I have been on a cross-country trek
to Denver, Missouri, and Arkansas. Karen's concern was
my mom's health and how it would hold up on this long
journey.
Well, her health has been fine, but we seem to have
misplaced her. You see, she has been sitting in the
back seat on these long long stretches of endless
highway. She is content with reading and occasionally
dozing off, but we don't hear much from her.
Apparently, some time during the long Wyoming stretch,
we seem to have lost her. Maybe it was at a convenience
store or a rest stop or maybe we didn't lock the door.
We don't really know! Anyway, if anyone happens to be
traveling east on I-70 and you see an elderly lady on
the side of the road would you mind picking her up and
delivering her to Missouri. We kinda miss her!
-M. Davis ('74)
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>>From: Sue Oberg Friend ('79)
To: Shannon Weil Lamarche ('82)
Re: Kauai Helicopter
Shannon,
I went on one of those helicopter rides last year
when my family went to Kauai. We went through Air
Kauai. It was a wonderful experience, and anyone
spending a few days on the island should really
consider making the trip. They take you on a big loop
of the island and stop at various points of interest
along the way. They take three couples at a time. When
you call for reservations, they ask for your weight
to determine optimum placement of the occupants. The
skinniest couple gets to ride in the front seats with
the pilot -- we of course were in the back seat with
the other fat guys. I figured that if the other
occupants had lied as much as I did about their weight;
we were doomed to go down in a fiery ball of flames.
They must factor in a "fibbing" weight into their
calculations however, because we were just fine.
The windows in the helicopter were huge out the
front, and the sides too, so we had great views in all
directions. Everyone wears headphones to cut out the
noise from the rotors, and we had built-in microphones
so we could talk amongst each other and hear the pilot's
commentary. The pilot had a very mellow soothing voice
as he went through his description of the sites. He
also plays a lot of new-age Yani-type of music during
the ride, so it's a very soothing experience. We felt
very safe and comfortable the whole way.
The best time to make the helicopter trip is right
after a big rain. That way, all the wonderful waterfalls
are running at capacity. If you can't control the weather
though, go anyway. It'll be an experience of a lifetime,
and the highlight of your trip.
Aloha,
-Sue Oberg Friend ('79) ~ Kingston, WA - what happened
to our summer anyway?
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>>From: Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
Re: RHS Alumni Database
http://www.rhssf.org/directory/
Below is the current count by class year of over
18,000 Bomber alumni who have a record in the online
directory.
We are still working on finding the rest of our
missing Bombers and, of course, adding 2003.
Classes Prior to 1940:
1920 - 1; 1929 - 2
1930 - 2; 1931 - 1; 1933 - 1; 1934 - 2; 1937 - 1; 1939 - 1
1940 - 2002:
year 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
decade
194x 1 1 11 12 34 82 93 151 181 231
195x 222 276 273 320 365 450 367 398 387 179
196x 187 448 184 475 575 607 572 563 659 251
197x 246 579 215 133 99 402 478 118 81 133
198x 79 511 630 429 74 61 379 316 361 315
199x 256 332 304 327 311 21 296 350 385 377
200x 380 427 434
-Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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Dateline: Richland
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8 Bombers and 1 former teacher sent stuff:
Jack Lowrey ('49), Helen Cross ('62)
Jeanie Walsh ('63), Dennis Hammer ('64)
Jeff Michael ('65), Mike Howell ('68WB)
Karen Davis ('76), Beth Young ('81)
Lynn Dunton, former Richland teacher
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>>From: Jack Lowrey ('49)
To: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02)
Great advice. I am a cancer survivor. Had colon
cancer in '84. Caught early and removed surgically with
no side effects or chemo. Get a sig every five years
and so far so good. Hang in there.
-Jack Lowrey ('49)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
To: All fellow Class of '62 members
We need to recruit more "hits" to the website, as
we have the lowest total of "hits" in our decade, and I
thought we were a pretty vocal group. It seems we need
to be more "mouse-oriented", as that is the action
required to move up in this race.
It's nice to be relaxing alone here by our little
piece of the little lake, without 64 5th and 6th
graders. A toast to all elementary and middle school
teachers who have survived over a week of close
quarters with that energetic age group! I wimped out
with social work, so I just saw them for a few short
hours at a time, and never in such a large group!
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN - where it
is about 85° and sunny with blue skies outside
after some strong rain storms this past week.
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>>From: Jeanie Walsh Williamson ('63)
OK, Gold Medal Class of '63 ............ where are
the pictures for the classmates who couldn't attend?
We're waiting!
-Jeanie Walsh Williamson (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Simi Valley, CA - Home of the Ronald Reagan
Library, where Air Force One arrived for its
final destination today.
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
To: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
Re: Cows with Guns
Well, I know when we say "cow" we normally think of
female. I think this is always true when talking about
other animals such as elephants, sea lions, whales,
etc. But it seems that the word "cow" can be used as
the generic term for cattle. The American Heritage
Dictionary found on Yahoo says: "3. A domesticated
bovine of either sex or any age."
http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entries/61/c0706100.html
This seems to be the way the writer uses it because
the lyrics of the song make it quite clear that our cow
hero is a male. However, I think the Army definition of
a cow is the best: http://miljokes.com/a/jan03/180103.htm
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: RHS Alumni Database http://www.rhssf.org/directory/
Zorba,
I read your Sandstorm web site class count with
interest and DEMAND A RECOUNT. I'm sure there must be
some hanging Chads, or Freds, or Rose Marys out there
somewhere. It's just NOT POSSIBLE for the Class of '65
to be in THIRD place in ANYTHING! All surveys are
required to give an error percentage ..... I'm thinking
your inaccruacies [sic] must total somewhere between 24
and 52. I don't remember much math after 2nd year
algebra, so I'll not attempt to compute the percentage.
Come to try to think about it ..... all I remember
about 2nd year algebra is how to spell it, and maybe
Gaynor Dawson or LaMont Worley, or Alex Clark and Ron
Michelson. Seems there were some girls, too .....
DJ Jeff
-Jeff Michael ('65)
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>>From: Mike Howell ('68WB)
Hi,
The very first thing I want to do is to thank Jon
and Judie Heid Elliott for their hospitality. I also
want to thank Judie for listening to me remember how
things used to be and putting up with my OLD friends as
we remembered when ..... The next thing I need to do is
let everybody know that even though I was raised in
West Richland and went to school in Richland, I have
never been there before. It has been more than 30 years
since I left there and there isn't anything the same.
Judie took me to the local pizza place for a sandwich
and I caught myself looking to see if I could recognize
anybody. Just as we were leaving I discovered that I
had been looking at people around 30 years old or so.
I want to thank Pat Doriss Trimble ('65) for coming
by the booth and saying, "Hi." I didn't recognise her
either. If any of the rest of you came by I must admit
that I didn't recognize you and if I missed you I am
sorry. I only got lost a couple times but I was able to
find my way without calling 911.
Cool Desert Nights was great and I loved the cars;
I had forgotten about the wind though. I stayed with
some friends (not Bombers) that transplanted to Bombing
Range Road Friday and Saturday night. Saturday night
was the Winston Cup at The Raceway and it was rather
tough getting to sleep. I wanted to be in the
bleachers. All in all I had a truly great time but
I missed meeting Maren.
I was told they would be setting up the nostalgia
booth right next to me and they never showed. By the
way Maren, I had something for you. You will have to
catch me at one of the other shows to get it though.
-Mike Howell ('68WB -- more than ever now)
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>>From: Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
To: "Little bro" Larry Davis ('80)
Darn it all boy, you always have had the grin with
your eyes and lips that the girls love -- but yeah, my
other brothers have it too.
Tell Gary best of everything for me please; and, I
know what you mean: Richland is my home too -- been in
Spokane 16 years now and really hating it -- I love the
Tri-Cities.
What are you doing these days over there? The
tractor intrigues me. Getting wider -- well, that's the
Davis in you -- must be all of Alpha's fried taters and
sugar.
Love you, "brother" -- take care,
-Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
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>>From: Beth Young Gibson ('81)
To: Shannon Weil Lamarche ('82)
For helicopter tours try Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.
This group operates right out of the airport, as most
of them do. Not sure if this group is on Kauai, but
they are on the Big Island. Many of the pilots are
ex-military and very experienced. You get a safety
pep-talk before you even get on the chopper. It was
relatively quiet inside and nobody had a bad view, as
only six people can get on at once. The neatest thing
was that they have video cameras inside and out and
record your entire trip. When you get back to the
airport, they dub copies so you can take home a
souvenir video of your adventure. Be prepared to spend
money, though. When Dad took this trip it cost $85 per
person.
-Beth Young Gibson ('81)
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>>From: Lynn Dunton, former Richland teacher
I just read Dick McCoy's ('45, '46, '02) letter
with his great advice for people who find out they have
cancer. I want to add that procrastinating about going
to the doctor for a diagnosis is often the biggest
danger.
Ladies, a mammogram can detect a lump you can't
feel. The x-ray may not show a lump at all; but, a few
white salt-like specks indicates a spot with a problem.
With an early diagnosis, the small lump is removed and
no reconstruction is necessary. Breast cancer is
appearing often in younger women so the mammogram bar
has been lowered to "over thirty". I am fortunate to
have insurance that covers mammograms. If you don't
have that coverage, pay the extra premium to get it.
Whatever it takes, do it.
Men, encourage the women in your life to have
mammograms or the newer electronic scans for cancer.
The doctor who started the Breast Cancer Postage
Stamps for cancer research is pushing for prostate
research stamps too. So far in the past four years over
35 million dollars has been raised for breast cancer
research which affects one out of ten women. The stamps
cost two cents more than regular postage and that two
cents goes directly to the foundation. With the money I
save by e-mail correspondence, it makes Breast Cancer
Stamps quite affordable.
-Lynn Dunton, former Richland teacher
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/24/03
Dateline: Richland
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18 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Bill Berlin ('56), Jeffrey Hartman ('59)
Helen Cross ('62), Susan Nussbaum ('63)
Fred Schafer ('63), Susie Shaver ('63)
Ray Stein ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Gary Behymer ('64), Patti Snider ('65)
Tedd Cadd ('66), John Zimmer (66)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Jerry Lewis ('73)
Mary Anne Lauby ('73), Larry Davis ('80)
Shannon Weil ('82), Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY (06/23): Diane Murphy ('65)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
I have been on the road for the past three weeks --
London, Miami, Houston, and Richland -- and noticed a
piece on the great sport of rugby in the Alumni
Sandstorm. I have never played a millisecond of rugby
nor experienced the thrill of the scrum, but I have
been keenly associated with a rugby club and its
"rugger" members. Whilst living in Victoria, B.C.,
some of my staff were rugby players on some of the
various teams on Vancouver Island. One particular group
needed a new clubhouse so I took on the task of raising
the money and getting it built.
One brainstorm that I had was to contact a local
private school, St. Michael's University School or SMUS
and see if they would join us in the building of the
pitch and locker rooms. They agreed that it would be a
very efficient way of doing things but agreed that
those young lads would have to stay away from the area
where the adult beverages were served before, during,
and after the game. You see, having a pint for
medicinal purposes is very much part of the game of
rugby and, since injuries are numerous and rather
severe, several pints are usually prescribed.
I did not do this all myself. I had some help from
bankers, barristers, insurance guys, etc., but ruggers
usually only have two things on their mind: the game
and getting medicated for the game. Stuff like "long-
term or short-term interest rates", ROI ratios, etc.
don't usually come into play with them so they leave
that up to us non-playing business types, who also need
certain medication after dealing with all of the
endless permits which are required.
Whilst the game is huge on Vancouver Island, the
best tournament that I ever went to was the Hong Kong
7's: teams made up of only seven players. I believe
there were something like 40 teams from all over the
world, including the famous All-Blacks from New
Zealand, who warm up doing Maori chants and looking
very hostile, and the tournament went on for several
days. One should have copious amounts of Fosters (the
Aussie beer) common stock as production levels went up
correspondingly with the HK7 consumption ..... for
medicinal purposes of course.
The big difference between rugby and cricket is
what the players drink. You know what ruggers drink by
now but in cricket the drink of choice is ..... tea. In
fact, the scores are not calculated by quarters or
halves but by points scored "before tea." Interesting
game but hardly one to keep you awake before "tea and
cucumber sandwiches on toast points," if you get my
drift. Rugby players are carved out of granite; cricket
players out of cucumber.
And then there is Australian Rules Football ..... a
story for another day but with similar prescriptions as
found in rugby.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in Seattle where it is gray,
overcast, and raining a bit. House in
Anacortes coming along nicely.
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>>From: Jeffrey Hartman ('59)
Memorial Services for Mary Hartman, my mom and mother
of Lance ('60) and mother-in-law to Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63)
and former Jason Lee 1st grade teacher will be on
Saturday, June 28 in Port Townsend at the Trinity UMC
at 609 Taylor St. at 11am. A graveside ceremony will be
held the next day, Sunday, June 29 in Benton City at
the Evergreen Cemetery at 2pm. Receptions will be held
following both ceremonies with details and directions
provided following the memorials. In lieu of flowers
the family requests donations be made to Mary's church:
Trinity United Methodist Church Renovation Fund
609 Taylor St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
-Jeffrey Hartman ('59)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I wanted to add my late congratulations to Judy
Powell Free ('61) on her artistic achievement! That is
neat. If I do make it to Seattle later in August I will
get the name of the gallery, as I'd love to see it. Way
to go, Judy!
Warren and I are out trying to spruce up the yard,
and weed the gardens, and enjoying the relaxing pace
of being able to do what we want to when we want to.
It's supposed to get up to 87 this afternoon and the
humidity isn't bad at all now. In fact the mornings are
quite lovely.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN - where we
are enjoying our 3rd day of sunshine and no rain!!
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>>From: Susan Nussbaum Reeb ('63)
Re: Class of '63 Reunion
Just have to comment on the outstanding reunion our
class enjoyed in Richland this weekend. Over a hundred
classmates (and many spouses) gathered for a fun-filled
40th reunion. What a great turnout! In addition to the
many activities that were planned -- including an
organized bike ride, golf outing, riverboat cruise, and
Cool Desert Nights car show -- we had a terrific social
on Friday night and a wonderful banquet on Saturday
night. It was fun seeing many slides of the early days
in Richland -- some photos taken before we were born --
and others of classmates taken from our senior yearbook.
We had a great time walking down memory lane. A highlight
of the banquet was celebrating Micki Lund Anderson's
lovely mother's 99th birthday. What a special lady!
The entire weekend was enjoyable as we visited with
old friends and laughed at events that occurred back in
the '50s and '60s. The highlight of the weekend for me
was Sunday morning. Following a long walk along the
river with many other classmates (we even let David
Rivers ('65) join us older folks!) and a delicious
brunch, we organized and then headed for the river bank
to participate in a memorial service for 48 deceased
members of our class. Rev. Bill Wilson ('63) led us in
a brief spiritual service. Then Rosalie Lansing Haag
called out each deceased classmate's name one by one,
as we took turns commenting on the classmate and
releasing a green or gold balloon in memory of the
person. The balloons had messages written on them from
the classmates in attendance. As you might imagine,
there wasn't a dry eye in the group as we remembered
these friends with whom we attended school and in many
cases maintained long-lasting friendships. The reunion
ended with Bill Wilson tossing a large bouquet of
flowers into the river ... and a huge group hug.
As I drove home from the reunion yesterday
afternoon, I reminisced about the renewed friendships
and the truly unique experience we had growing up in
Richland. Through this Alumni Sandstorm forum and well
organized and attended reunions, we continue to share
relationships and memories with our classmates that
many other folks can't imagine.
A big THANK YOU to Linda Belliston Boehning and her
committee for planning an awesome reunion for us. And
to Oma Maren, who is also a member of our class and who
was in attendance (with baby pictures!) at the reunion
this weekend, for providing this unparalleled
opportunity for us to keep in touch with Richland
Bombers from all graduating classes. You both are a
real blessing to all of us!
By the way, I'm still wearing the green and gold
beads given to me by Frank Osgard ('63WB) this weekend
-- even though they don't match my outfit!
-Susan Nussbaum Reeb (Gold Medal Class of '63) ~ Boise, ID
where the sun is shining and the temps are
unseasonably cool.
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>>From: Freddie Schafer ('63)
Re: Class of '63 Reunion
Thank you, thank you to the 40th reunion committee
for a wonderful weekend. What a lovefest! Some of us
bonded over 50 years ago, and all of us bonded 40 years
ago; was great renewing those bonds. I won't need my
meds for a least a month. Once again I proved that Ann
is the stable one in the family. The Class of '63 women
are still beautiful, thanks for all the hugs; I will be
taking cold showers for a month. To all of you who
talked to my mom on Sunday, thanks for being so nice.
Dee, Leslie, Marylyn, thanks for reliving the Totten
neighborhood memories. How did we survive some of those
things? Ellen and Mary Lou, no boat trip will be ever
the same for me from now on. Who would have thunk that
we could have December-like weather on the water in
June in Bomberland?
It was great sharing stories with many of you; I
think I told the truth most of the time. All this time
I thought #32 was an innocent, dedicated athlete; the
truth came out Saturday night that all that time he was
thinking with a different organ.
Sunday morning was beautiful, emotional, and
therapeutic; Bill Wilson's words were inspirational;
thanks for the excellent job Bill. June Smith Colletti (RIP),
sorry I could not get the words out but know that you
are missed.
Marybeth, you are a delight to talk to and thanks
for taking such good care of David George.
Those of you who were not there: you were missed;
PLEASE PLEASE (I can always use more hugs) come to the
next one.
Hope to see some of you at the Bomber Picnic at
Battle Ground Park on August 3rd.
-Freddie Schafer ('63) ~ cloudy Vancouver, USA - where
it will probably take me a couple more days...
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>>From: Susie Shaver Caldwell ('63)
Congratulations, Gold Medal Class of '63! What a
great reunion! And thanks to Dick and Linda Belliston
Boehning, and everyone else involved with the planning!
You all should pat yourselves on the back, as
everything went extremely well (except the weather on
the boat ride, as I heard). The memorial service is
something that I will remember until I'm gone, as it
was so moving to see classmates honoring their friends
that have gone. I'm crying right now just thinking
about it. I am just so happy to have attended, and
talked to as many classmates that I was able to do. I
would encourage anyone that could not attend, to try to
do so next time, as it is a WARM FUZZY.
Thanks to all of you that did so much to make me
feel welcome, and thanks for being my friend. Take
care, and I hope to see you all next time.
Luv,
-Susie Shaver Caldwell ('63)
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>>From: Ray Stein ('64)
Re: Numbers Game at the Spudnut Shop
Last Friday, as I was enjoying good coffee and
conversation at the Spudnut Shop, someone shouted,
"Numbers game! Are you guys in?" As if by reflex, my
friends Lester Fishback ('34) and Roger Fishback ('62)
each tossed a dollar in the pot. Wanting to see what
this was about, I followed suit. Apparently this game
dates back some 50 years to the likes of Homer Spencer
and Bill Compton, Sr. Someone writes a number between 1
and 1000 on the back of a napkin and people try to
guess the number. Let's say someone guesses 400. If
that is low, the next person must pick a number between
401 and 1000, etc. The game proceeds till the number is
chosen.
Let me set the scene here. I'm in the middle of
talking to Lester about the Richland-Davis game, Roger
and at least two others are telling me about the
numbers game, the waitress wants to know if I want a
refill, and I'm trying to figure out if I know the
person who is looking at me from two tables away.
Amidst the din, napkin man says, "Ray, you're up, pick
a number between 300 and 400." In a coffee stupor, I
holler back, "341." What follows is cheering and
laughter as I'm handed the napkin with "341" written
on it.
Now, here's the punch line. How much did I win for
my 1 in a 100 pick? Nothing! I lose! I get to buy 1/3
of all the coffee! Roger swears he told me the first 3
rounds of winners are really losers and the 4th round
winner gets the pot (he must have told me sometime
between Weirman-Allen and "I'll have leaded, please").
Not that I doubt Banker Roger, but can I get some
confirmation on the rules of this ancient Richland
ritual?
Re: Sunday Memorial Service for Deceased '63 Classmates
I want to tell Rosalie Lansing Haag, Bill Wilson,
et al., that the service was a beautiful way to
remember our friends who are no longer with us. I
appreciated the opportunity to pay my respects to those
friends. It was so very emotional to hear their names
called out and hear the short, but heartfelt, tributes
given by various '63 classmates as they released a
special balloon with written messages. Maren whispered
through her tears every time a Spalding classmate came
up, and I also felt a deep sense of loss when a friend
of mine was mentioned. The balloons of each honored
classmate floated over the Columbia River like they
knew they were part of a solemn tribute. When Bill
finished his sermon and tossed the flowers into the
river I was wishing those departed people could have
been with us in person, but I felt like each soul was
there in Bomber spirit on the banks of the Columbia.
-Ray Stein ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Dennis Hammer ('64)
Re: Army explanation of cows
Cute.
To: Lynn Dunton (former Richland teacher)
Re: mammograms
I get one of those blasted things every year --
started getting them when I hit the Big 40 (17 years
ago) and continue to get them every year in October,
Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So far I have been
lucky, only found one little "suspicious" spot, that
later turned out to be a small cyst that was absorbed
by my body (not sure how that works, but it's gone).
Keep thinking if guys had to have one of those, they
would have made sure the blasted thing wasn't painful
and/or wasn't nearly as uncomfortable!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - temps were in
the mid 80's and supposed to be that cool all week;
might not have to hibernate this week.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Bomber Hoopster Sighting
http://www.bethanycovenant.net/Devotional/Dev%2002282001.htm
Paragraph 5!
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Patti Snider Miller ('65)
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
Come on Class of '65, we don't want to be in third
place! Welcome to this great site, Jeff. Did we
Patties finally get you to come to this sandstorm :)
Was glad to see you while you were here and to meet
Donna and your boys. I e-mailed you a day or so after
you left Richland. Did you receive it? I will be
looking in on your dad sometime this week and will let
you know how he is doing.
To: Dick McCoy ('45)
That was a great inspiration as a cancer survivor;
congratulations and many more years to come. Positive
attitude works for a lot of health issues, huh?
Bomber Cheers,
-Patti Snider Miller ('65) ~ Richland - where it is 77°
at 7pm and hardly a breeze!
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>>From: Tedd Cadd ('66)
Re: cows
I've seen two cartoons (one joke type and one
political type) that pictured cows recently. Both had
cows with 6 teats. There seems to be something afoot
here ..... male cows, rows of teats. Stay tuned for the
next TV series: "The C-files".
-Tedd Cadd ('66)
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>>From: John Zimmer ('66)
Just a few notes to let everyone who attended R2K+3
know that my wife, Marilee, and I had a great time.
Everyone who did not make it sure missed some fun and
must plan ahead for next year.
On a special note, Donna Thorson Whiteside ('66)
came all the way from St. George, UT with husband Bob.
Bob's class reunion was in Sunnyside the same day and
couldn't make it to Richland but Donna showed up a
little after 10am. Spent the better part of five hours
reminiscing. We hadn't seen each other since graduation
and the time went by much too fast. Lonnie Coleman (our
very dear friend) missed a great reunion but considering
his recent neck surgery and the trip he would have had
to have made from Florida we will forgive him (this
time).
Thanks to everyone for making my first trip back
since graduation very memorable, especially to Irl
French ('51) who kept us company Saturday night until
we could not stay up much longer (hope you had a safe
trip home, Irl) and Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) for making
sure we left our room in time for dinner. Also, thank
you Carma and Pat for sharing your table and time with
us while we waited for Patti.
-John Zimmer ('66)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
To: Dennis Hammer ('67)
Re: cows
Yes, I agree with you! And I do like the Army
version much better! LOL!
Yes, most people see a herd of cattle and call them
cows. There might be a bull or two in the group (or
herd rather). Does a bull like being called a cow?
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Jerry Lewis ('73)
Re: RHS Class of '73 30 year reunion reminder
We're still looking for the addresses of about 200
classmates. We published an ad in the Tri-City Herald
on Sunday, June 22, in Section C. I've already received
a few corrections.
We'd like to get registrations in by July 1. Check
the web site at http://www.a-city.us/rhs73 where you
can see the missing list, pull up the flyer and
registration form in a PDF, or print out a web page
registration form.
We'll be meeting Thursdays at 7pm at Coco Loco in
Columbia Center North (old Metro Cinemas) until the
reunion in case you want to volunteer to lend a hand.
More info and contact info are at the web site.
-Jerry Lewis ('73)
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>>From: Mary Anne Lauby ('73)
To: John Northover ('59)
Re: Judy Powell Free's ('61) Art work
Thanks for the link to Judy's artwork.
http://www.agofs.com/Free1.htm
My husband, Jim Yount ('61), and I have been following
Judy's work for the last couple of years and really
enjoy her style. Last year Jim did an interpretation of
one of Judy's pieces in deep-carved glass. You can see
it at http://www.graydog.org/judy1.htm.
While you're at the site, check out the rest of the
glass work at http://www.graydog.org.
-Mary Anne Lauby ('73)
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>>From: Larry Davis ('80)
To: "Big Sis" Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
You're embarrassing me with all the "girl" talk.
(But oh! What fun.) I'm a-grinning now from ear to ear.
Richland summers are sure hard to beat ..... but I'm
married now for nearly 18 years. My lip-smackin' girl
love comes from my wife, Carrie ('80 Snohomish grad),
and two daughters, Marie and Amanda (both teens) and,
of course, all the puppy kisses I get from all the
beagles we have. (Quick brag: one of our dogs took
best of breed last weekend in a show at Canby, OR.)
Since retiring from running health clubs I went
into real estate. I've been selling homes throughout
the Puget Sound area for about 13 years now. It keeps
me busy but I'm able to do a lot of work from home and
play with kids and dogs. I've been sponsoring a number
of young kids' teams every year and have also been able
to break away from work long enough for me to get up
and down the court a few times (I've been playing hoops
in the Redmond league). For a short old man, I'm still
fairly quick and do pretty well. Chris Lloyd's ('79)
older brother Mike (Hanford) has officiated a few of
the games. He also monitors the Sandstorm, so "Hi
Mike." Last year I was also able to twist Robert
Lacey's ('80) and Steve Walter's ('80) arms into
playing some games (both are over 6'4" and are ex-
Bombers). For a few games, not only did we bring in
some Bomber talent, but I was no longer the "oldest"
one on the court. My Bomber Green & Gold John Deere
arrived. I had been after one for a few months to help
around the house (we're on a couple of acres here). My
family has been giving me the "business" about my new
toy but I still enjoy taking car of the yard (a trait I
learned in Richland; I took care of many yards to earn
"summer fun" money).
Sorry to hear that you don't like Spokane. I played
a lot of semi-pro baseball there. My cousin Roger
Williamson ('78) lives there now. My mom, Kathy Hudson
Williamson ('54) and dad Jim Williamson ('53) have a
cabin just outside of Spokane in Twin Lakes, ID. I
still try to get there a few times a year. Brother Gary
('77) gets up there much more than I (I'll make sure to
tell him hello for you).
Thanks for the "Grandma Webb" reference to fried
taters and sugar. Being from the South, she could fry
anything. She was always cooking something. One never
went hungry at her house. We used to all sit down for
Monday dinners at Grandma's. She was the matriarch of
our family and quite a lady. We lost her earlier this
year. I think I'll go fix some cinnamon and sugar toast
now (with lots of butter).
-Larry Davis ('80)
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>>From: Shannon Weil Lamarche ('82)
Many thanks to all of you who answered my question
about helicopter tours in Kauai either in the Sandstorm
or personally. I really appreciate all your advice
about the tours and all of the other tidbits of "don't
miss" adventures! I just KNEW the Bomber Community
knows EVERYTHING!
Thanks again,
-Shannon Weil Lamarche ('82)
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>>From: Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
Re: RHS Alumni Database http://www.rhssf.org/directory/
The recount is in and Bush won!! Oops ..... wrong
set of numbers.
After a flurry of activity on Sunday, it seemed
like a good time to give another summary of the
database. The results are at:
http://www.rhssf.org/directory/stats.htm
Good Luck,
-Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>John Robert O. Marshall ('64) ~ 5/23/45 - 6/18/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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8 Bombers from the '60s sent stuff today:
Nada McCoy ('62), Dave Hanthorn ('63)
Mary Ann Vosse ('63), Karma King ('64)
Carolyn Moore ('65), David Rivers ('65)
Rick Maddy ('67), Karen Pierce ('68)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Phil Belcher ('51)
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>>From: Nada McCoy ('62)
To: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Shelley McCoy's ('63RIP) Memorial Truck Picture
Thanks for sharing the picture of Shelley's
Memorial Truck with everyone. I loved it! I printed a
copy of it and sent it to my older brother Joe ('60).
It gives me a warm feeling to know that others miss
Shelley as much as I do. I will also share this picture
with Shelley's kids. Thanks, David, for the truck.
-Nada McCoy ('62)
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[Before conversion to tow truck -- and after]
McCoys Park Pumps
McCoys Park Pumps ~ 6/17/03
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>>From: Dave Hanthorn ('63)
I had planned to write a little "diary" entry about
the Gold Medal Class of '63 Class Reunion now that I
have had a couple of days to "wind down" after what had
to be the most emotionally high weekend since R2K.
But it turns out I don't have much work to do, after
reading today's entries from Sue, Freddie, Susie, and
even Ray (from the Class of '64). The four of them did
such a great job of summing up the weekend that there
is not much left for me to say.
But before I shut up completely, I did want to
mention the great fun it was to sit in the (almost)
warm morning sun on Saturday in front of the ol'
Spudnut Shop with Maren and my wife, just chatting,
munchin' Spuddies, and watching the world go by.
Eventually just about everyone came by to have a
Spuddie and stopped to chat for a few minutes. Then
there is the growing tradition of "closing down
Denny's" sometime after 2:00 AM in the morning after
the Saturday night reunion party with Maren, Karen,
Lynn, myself and others. I hope this tradition
continues to grow at future reunions, and that even
more of our ol' Bomber buddies will join us for some
really special good times.
The reunions just seem to get better and better as
we get older and older, and it is because of the good
friends that just seem to become more and more special
as each year goes by. Anyone who was there at the river
side when we memorialized our "missing" friends will
know what I mean when I say that we must cherish our
friends while we have them, for they (or us) can be too
soon gone.
Thanks to all who had a hand (either large or
small) in putting together such a fine weekend for us.
A special thanks to the Club 40 folks who helped out
and welcomed us into their ranks. And a special thanks
to all my classmates that came and shared the Bomber
spirit. I love you guys.
-Dave Hanthorn (Gold Medal Class of '63)
STILL proud to be a Bomber
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>>From: Mary Ann Vosse Hirst ('63)
Re: Larry Mattingly ('60)
I just started browsing through the new Sunset
Magazine and was pleased to see our own Larry Mattingly
quoted in a short article of what's new in fireworks
displays. Good on you, Larry.
-Mary Ann Vosse Hirst ('63) ~ In sunny Ocean Park, WA
where I saw the first pelicans of the summer
skimming the waves this morning!
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>>From: Karma King Yourdan ('64)
To: John Zimmer ('66)
You are entirely welcome, John. It was a pleasure
to meet you and your wife Marilee. It sounds like
everyone had a great time at all the reunions. Wish we
could have been to more of it.
Next year will be the class of '64's 40 and we
should all get together then. JUST A HUGE REMINDER
CLASS OF '64!!!!!
Take care
-Karma King Yourdan ('64)
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>>From: Carolyn Moore ('65)
Hi Maren,
I saw mention of an art show for Judy Powell Free ('61)
in Seattle. Would it be too much to ask for you to send
me the date of the Alumni Sandstorm that mentioned her
show?
Thank you.
-Carolyn Moore ('65)
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[http://www.agofs.com/Free1.htm]
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Travel tips and stuff
Well, I'm back in the warm country. Was that a
blast or what! Thanks to Ms. Hoff ('64) for a wonderful
R2K+3. Thanks to the '63 committee for giving us
youngsters a look at how the big kids do it! Thought I
would share some things I learned on my trip. First...
If you are not experienced at making your own flight
reservations... but have decided to do it yourself
instead of having your secretary or mom go thru the
travel agent... there are a few things you should be
aware of... there is a difference between "am" and
"pm"... in fact it's like night and day... so don't
confuse them... also leave way ahead of time for your
flight... cuz when you get to the ticket counter and
the ticket guy starts laughing because you are there
in the am and your flight is in the pm... you will want
some recovery time... then make sure the ticket guy is
a friend of yours so he can fix your mistake and then
put you in first class... (some guy at the reunion said
my notes to the Sandstorm are always long... I don't
find them long)... next... when you have those long
pants in your hand and start to say "nah... I won't
need these..." go with your first instinct... do not
listen to any thoughts that begin with "nah..." I like
to learn from my mistakes so next year I plan to review
these tips before I get ready to go... Now... I gotta
say that I just had a wonderful time! The DQ on
Thursday was just as good as I hoped... tho Bill
Blankingship ('62) did accost me and ask me "what the
heck I was doing there"... all in all I was treated
pretty well. I'm sorry I missed Ray ('64) at the
Spudnut shop on Friday morning. I think I slept in...
Normally we go on a trip by jet boat to the Vernita
bridge and back but it was so cold I let Warford ('65)
and Terry Werner ('65) do it alone this year... they
confirmed it was very cold. A few people suggested
Friday night that they understood me to cancel the las
Margarita's dinner... no... I canceled the party at
Lyman Powell's ('65)... next year I will choose my
words more carefully... The car show Saturday was
really a good one... I was able to run into lots of
people I hadn't seen in a while... (ooooops... forgot
to wish Bobby Irwin ('63) Happy birthday in here (go
back to the DQ stuff it belongs in there... happy 60th
Bob!... That's Bobby, Beaver ('65)... NOT Jerry ('58)...
Bobby is the one with the Crisco in his hair)... For
the '65er bash... we saw Marv Steel ('65)... he brought
USMC hats for all the Marines of all years... if you
didn't get yours... tell GrumpyolMarv... Kenny Johnson,
Peter Joe Carroll, Rick Warford, Steve Simpson, Cecelia
Bennett, Jim Adair (honorary), The ever lovely Miss
Nancy, Sandy Jones, Carl Beyer, Janine Rightmire, Lucy
Foster, Jack Keeney, Eric Peterson, Keith Peterson,
Larry Gross, Danny and KC Collins, LeRoy Jackson, John
Foster... all showed at one point or another... it was
really great... I hope I didn't miss anyone... The
Class of '63 was kind enough to allow us to share a
little of their space Saturday night since it was too
cold to stay at the kids tables set up outdoors... I
got after-the-fact permission to hug several of the '63
girls when I realized I was busted by number 32 ('63)...
Pitts ('63) even wore a Wailers shirt just to make me
feel part of the group early on in the events... It was
so nice of LaMont, Susan, Carolyn, Number 32 and Connie
(all '63) to allow Lyman, Janine and me to join them on
their Sunday stroll along the dike... I learned that
you should be careful trying to keep up with guys with
long legs and their ladies when they are on the home
stretch just before breakfast... Reminded me of the
horses going back to the barn at the riding academy...
WHOOOOOOOOOOOA... I think my leg muscles will heal in
time. So can I just say thank you to everyone who made
this weekend a wonderful and memorable occasion...
(Thanks Darlene ('64) for not dumping me again in
public... and thanks Burt ('59) for letting my help you
in the take down of the bomb and the banner... I shall
never whine about it again!)... If you missed Judy
Willox Hodge ('61) and Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) selling
their wares... there is always snail mail orders)... I
was lucky enough to have Kenny Johnson put me in touch
with an old neighbor, Jerry Steen ('66)...we had a
really nice talk and he even supplied me with a
wonderful pocket knife and a '49-'51 Ford Shop
Manual... what a guy!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Mooo
To: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
Re: Cow or Bull
Pam,
Through the years, and a couple of marriages, I have
been called about every type of farm animal. Cow was
one of the least offensive.
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Karen Pierce Cowan ('68)
Re: Jennifer Lynn to Perform Evening Of Benefit Concerts
For the past 2 years my sons (Bomber graduates)
Harley Cowan ('90) & Tim Cowan ('95), have been playing
in a band for northwest country music artist, Jennifer
Lynn. Jennifer is Tim's wife of 3 years and they co-
write Jennifer's songs. They currently reside in
Portland, OR. You can read more about Jennifer, Tim &
Harley at Jennifer's website: www.jlynn.com
-Karen Pierce Cowan ('68)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Joretta "Sue" Garrison ('58), Jim House ('63)
Jim Wodehouse ('63), Leoma Coles ('63)
Linda Reining ('64), Jeff Michael ('65)
Brad Upton ('74), Larry Davis ('80)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cyndy Brooks Cowman ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roxanne Southard Jenkins ('71)
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>>From: Joretta "Sue" Garrison Pritchett ('58)
Re: Class of '58 Reunion
Class of '58 is holding their Reunion September
5/6/7, in conjunction with Club 40 festivities. Reunion
information was sent to classmates in May, and included
a "list of missing classmates." Some of you have kindly
provided new addresses, and the information has been
forwarded.
However, some of our original mailing has been
returned by the Post Office as "unable to deliver",
etc. The following names must be added to "MISSING"
list. Please help us contact the following classmates.
LeRoy Armstrong, Rose Karen Bailey,
Erma Beadles Patterson, Don Blossom,
Dennis Brake, Nancy Burnett Trantow,
Jim Choate, Billy Ray Claphan, Donald Dean,
David DeGood, Frances Katherine Eager,
Larry Edwards, Darrell A. Fleshman,
Loanna Glines Cadwell, David Gostnell,
Helen Holder Schneider, Gary Lovinger,
Dion Maruca, Neil McCartney,
Monita McClellan James, Barbara Mosteller Horton,
Barbara Powell Beaudry, Carolyn Thaves Morris,
Howard W. Thompson, Thomas Traver,
Charles Byron Ware, Donald Ware,
Linda Whalen Boyd, Arlene Zook Henrie
-Joretta "Sue" Garrison Pritchett ('58) ~ Richland
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>>From: Jim House ('63)
Re: Class of '63 Reunion
Another Gold Medal performance for Class of '63.
Linda Belliston Boehning ('63) and her committees
have set the standard for reunions for planning and
execution from checking in at the desk on Friday to
the last balloon sailing over the Columbia on Sunday.
I understand the reunion committee may convene this
week to decide if I can attend future events without my
spouse following my shameless attempt to have a group
photo with all of the Gold Medal women.
Actually, my only reunion regret is that I did not
come forward to speak for fellow Marine and classmate,
Howard Savare. Although he left us before graduation he
is clearly our Class Hero by my definition. He made the
ultimate sacrifice so that people in a far away land
might enjoy the freedoms we take for granted. I could
only cry out "Semper Fi" as his balloon sailed skyward.
I should have said more.
Yesterday, I checked the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial
Wall web site for PFC Savare. Tears appeared when I
read that "There are no messages for this fallen hero".
If any classmates, friends and Marines would like to
leave a message on the Wall for Howard, they may do so
at http://www.thewall-usa.com/index.html
-Jim House ('63) ~ Houston, TX - Where my wife and dog
are scouring the real estate ads for the
Pacific Northwest
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>>From: Jim "Woody" Wodehouse (62-63)
To: Nada McCoy ('62)
Hey, Girl!
Just read your e-mail... I miss Shelley as well!
This is Jim Wodehouse (62) Also miss your smile from
so many years ago. I remember you and all of us,
spending hours around the old Willard/Snow stomping
grounds. Shelley and Dave Sowden drove you crazy most
of the time.. Of course I had nothing to do with
that..Ha! The nickname "Hand grenades" was never spoken.
Sorry, you said bad things would happen if that was
ever said again! Do forgive me! Shelley would laugh
at that one. Do take care and I do send the best to you
and family. Thanks again for the dances at the many
sock hops and contests years ago! Still dance and stay
Natural..
Re: '63 Memorial
The awesome balloon process welled me up to hear
about. I also shared this process with my family.
Balloons, music, roses, wooden hearts in water. I will
never forget. God Bless all who made this happen for
our friends and classmates.
A special thanks to ALL these past few years. I am
now in a position to offer a great service to all my
classmates, etc. As a personal fitness and sports
trainer, I commit to assisting all in need of health
care and sports training.
-Jim "Woody" Wodehouse (62-63)
P.S. I've been blessed to have two sets of grads
and classmates to share with..So just maybe,
it is such a gift to me..Always!!!
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>>From: Leoma Coles ('63)
Re: '63 Reunion
I too would like to thank all those involved with
our 40-year class reunion! Linda and Dick along with
Rosalie did a fantastic job. It was a very enjoyable
week-end, even if the weather didn't cooperate! The
memorial service at the river's edge was a beautiful
way to end our short time together and to remember
those no longer with us. I would encourage anyone who
can to join in future reunions, and like Fred says,
"the hugs were great!" Thanks again to the committee
members.
-Leoma Coles ('63) ~ Salem, OR - where it's finally
warming up today!!
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Class of '63
I have enjoyed reading about all the fun you guys
had at your 40-year reunion... next year will be class
of '64's turn and hope we have as much fun... if not more!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - we had been
enjoying cool weather, but we are headed
back to triple digit temperatures for the
rest of the week!
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
To: The Pattis
Yes, you have sucked me in. This IS kinda fun.
Oh, Joe "Pete" Carroll (Richland Bell Furniture... free
plug) helped, too. In fact, I'll be back next week for
a job interview with Radio Active Music (another free
plug).
To: Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
YESSSS!! Putting the numbers in a visual made all
the difference. I was always good on shapes (geometry
vs. algebra) or was that anatomy vs. psychology...
again... I can't remember.
It looks to me... it's becoming clearer... YESSS!!
There is only ONE class that touches, even penetrates,
the 600 mark! And... let me look again... yes, it IS
the Class of '65... still standin' after all these
years! Thank you, Zorba... and in less than 6 weeks!
Hey, bet you don't work for the government...
DJ Jeff
-Jeff Michael ('65)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
From 1954 to 1960 my dad delivered dry cleaning for
New City Cleaners. I think he knew just about everyone.
My mom was going through some of her old stuff recently
and came across dad's sales sheet for the week ending
2-19-59. Here is the alphabetical list with addresses
and amount due. Please excuse some misspellings as the
whole sheet is handwritten:
Apple 1112 Cedar .94
Andrus 2021 G.W.W. 1.88
Alexander 1509 Sanford 2.77
Aungst 1201 Acacia 1.88
Allen 519 Blue 1.83
Arndt 1922 Harris 1.83
Buslark 1611 Hunt 2.09
Barnard 1804 Thompson 3.13
Cruce #64 G.W.W. .94
Dietz 1422 Perkins 4.33
Dement 2032 Cascade 3.76
Davidson 1913 Ersnst(?) 1.88
Daerr 1104 Elm 5.22
Ethridge 2408 Tinkle 2.77
Eakins 1013 Cedar 9.20
Fichter 2205 Putnam 1.83
Feaster 1521 Thayer 12.05
Faulkner 1304 Sanford .94
Gilbert 2414 Pullen .94
Fastabend 1102 Wright 3.92
Hemey 1412 Swift 3.03
Hultman 2109 Torbett 1.88
Hills 1730 Harris 4.17
Hammack 1425 Perkins 2.17
Hammett 1316 Cottonwood .94
Hanson 1317 "
Hewitt 1608 Perkins 2.14
Iseli 1100 Wright 2.82
Judson 1209 Birch 1.30
Knox 2038 Harris .94
Kaiser 1433 Goethals 2.35
Koberg 1105 Cedar 1.83
Lund 1024 Willard .94
Madsen 1120 Cottonwood 3.34
Maker 1908 Davidson 5.52
Moore 2105 Torbett .94
McNeill 806 Cedar 3.66
McElneny 1304 Hunt 3.28
Nostrand 1202 Cottonwood 1.62
Otterholt 84 Hodges Ct. 1.72
ONeill 1914 Hood .94
Powell 1611 Perkins .94
Reutenbach 1310 Roberdeau 2.77
Rightmire 1912 Everest 4.02
Semmern 2405 Pullen 3.03
Smithers 1629 Harris 5.80
Tubbs 1519 Butternut 4.48
Unzicker 1317 Cedar 1.83
VanTuyl 2410 Pullen .94
Walling 511 Cascade 1.83
Wright 1526 Johnston 1.83
Yates 73 Willis 1.04
Zelley 2102 Trippe .94
There are 2 more weekly lists from February of '59 with
a lot more names, but I'm not entering them today! I
thought all of you might enjoy reading those names and
recognizing some friends and neighbors. I think home
delivery of dry cleaning is probably a thing of the
past with both parents working. I also believe my last
dry cleaning bill was as much as this entire list
combined.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Larry Davis ('80)
Re: Sandstorm 6/24/03
I was just checking to see what happened to the
6/24/03 Sandstorm. I never received my e-mail copy.
(I have 6/23 & 6/25).
Thanks,
-Larry Davis ('80)
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[Larry, Dunno what the problem is... Any time you don't
get your Sandstorm, you can go to the website and read
it... Bookmark the site when you get there (or add it
to your favorites). AlumniSandstorm.com
That's at the end of EVERY emailed Sandstorm. -Maren]
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Patti Jones ('60), John Adkins ('62)
Frank Osgard ('63WB), David Rivers ('65)
Jackie Hanson ('67), Mary Horton ('75)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: Bob Cowan ('60)
You don't have to read this one. Unless you are
still in Richland and want to drive over for the
Fourth. If back in Alaska I'm sure you don't want to
read it. *LOL*
Re: '63 Reunion and R2K+3
Waiting for pictures I took at the reunion before
doing an entry. (If they come out). Tons of Fun!
Re: Fourth of July
The format for the Fourth of July has been changed.
All Bombers, families, and friends are invited at 8pm
for the FIREWORKS and dessert. Fireworks begin around
10:15pm. The Fireworks are put on by Larry Mattingly ('60)
and his company, Entertainment Fireworks. The Puyallup
tribe donates to Tacoma to make it a bigger Fireworks
show. Parking will be at the shopping center a minute
away from my home. Please email for directions
This will also give me a nose count. Bring blankets and
chairs to sit on. Larry said recently at one of our
luncheons that "Tacoma residents are charging $25.00
a blanket to watch the fireworks". I promise I won't
charge. *GRIN*. Come and have fun. Stay as late as you
want. Pray for good weather. Whatever that means in
Western Washington. As my daughter Katrina says "wait
a minute and the weather will change"!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Puget Sound Lunch
The Bomber Babes and Dudes, Puget Sound Area/Fife,
voted to keep the luncheons going all summer. July will
be on the 13th. August will be the 10th. A lot of us
from Puget Sound Area, from what I hear, will be
attending Portland's luncheon August 3 at Battle
Ground. Keep up the good work, Portland. You can put me
down as I will definitely be there and bringing my mom.
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - where it
is sunny and warm but not quite hot enough for me
yet. Weather people are talking rain by Monday.
Typical, here comes the Fourth of July.
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
Re: Class of '63 Reunion Pictures
Many of you are aware that there will be a Photo CD
Album produced and made available to all members of the
class of '63. I currently have about 100 pictures -
but could use as many more as I can get.
If you have taken pictures from the 40th reunion
weekend and would be willing to share them with your
classmates - contact me via e-mail and we will determine
the best way for you to get them to me - either electronically
or via postal mail - (I can scan processed film images - with
no problem).
The quicker I get the pictures the quicker - the
Photo Album gets done. So let's get with it "63".
-John Adkins ('62) ~ the wind has gone away in Richland
the temperature is going up.
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>>From: Frank Osgard ('63WB)
So it's last Friday night and Frau Frank and I get
into town after an eleven hour drive and check into our
room at the Bali Hai. I realize I'd forgotten some of
my "bitchin' threads" and decided to drive over to
Dawson Richards to buy some socks and a new white belt.
I get there and none Dawson Richards. I go around the
corner to Hermans, none Hermans. None Penney's neither.
I decided that since I was that close to the Uppie and
not having been there since what, the eighth grade, I'd
have one to get the trail dust out of my throat. I
heard Gabby Hayes say that once, and this is the first
time I've been able to use the line. Any how, I have a
couple to celebrate my return to Richland and a few
more while the bride is tying up the john ratting her
hair. Now Peaches isn't just any typical Trophy Wife,
and she was serious about looking good when she met my
old cronies and croniesses.
I got back without the socks, having struck out in
locating CC Anderson's and not wanting to drive out of
town to find the Buck Private. I was starting to sweat
the fact that I wouldn't recognize anyone, not having
an old annual to refresh my memory. An earlier Mrs.
Osgard had used them in court as proof of my past
transgressions, or at least the jury saw it that way. I
don't know how they could interpret "Didn't we have fun
in Mr. Wheeler's class, hope to see you this summer,
SWAK ..............." as something illicit. I showered
and snazed up, dropping my trous' a hitch, so no one
would notice my white socks. Jade East on my left cheek
and some vintage '62 English Leather on the right, just
in case there was some dancing and I get to lead. We
drove the Volarie out the By-Pass to the Knights of
Columbus Hall (or KC Smoker Drinker as the Burkes
called it) to jump into my past with both feet. There
were only a couple of cars in the parking lot, and I
didn't recognize a soul when we went in.
There was no registration or signs up, so we just
kinda hung out, smiling and nodding at the other
people. They all seemed really old or really young. Not
having been back for 30 years, I wasn't sure how people
had aged. After about an hour, when the bride and groom
came in and I figured that maybe I was in the wrong
place. We did have some cake, shared in the toast and
even did the YMCA dance before going back to the hotel.
Saturday we cruised the southend and went to a car
show in the Uptown. I didn't see anyone I knew, but
there was a guy who looked just like Pitts, I mean
exactly like Pitts, only he didn't have a Lucky Strike
hanging off his lower lip, and wasn't joined at the
hip with Whiteside. I knew it couldn't be him, but he
looked just like Pitts. We went back to the motel and
laid by the pool. It was kinda cold and windy, but
pretty OK. I must have dozed off, 'cause when I woke up
it was like seven thirty. We hustled back out to the
KC Hall and this time found more cars in the parking
lot. Inside the buffet line had already started and
surprise, surprise, they even had their famous meat
balls instead of prime rib, just like 30 years ago.
After dinner we all sat down and played Bingo. Again I
didn't see anyone I knew, but we did win about $40, in
the magic nine blackout. We left with our new-found
riches and went to A&W, which is now some chi-chi brew
pub. Then we drove down to Zip's and did see someone I
thought was Dennis Schodt, making hot laps in an Dodge
Colt. Having had just too much fun for one day we hung
it up about 11:00. Was kinda bummed that I hadn't seen
anyone from the old southend days.
Sunday morning we got up early to go get some long
awaited Spudnuts before the long drive home. I'd been
telling her for years about how good they were,
especially when they are hot off the grease. Apparently
there are no Sunday Spudnuts, and I hope they are able
to get my nose prints off of the windows. It was nice
to be back in Richland, but where was the reunion
everyone has been writing about?
Maybe we'll be back in five years, but the next
time I'm bringing the reunion information.
-Frank Osgard ('63WB)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Fatman and Little Boy update
Several of you have asked about the Fat Man and
Little Boy key chains that were sold at R2K. Some may
have even gone to the web site which is noted on the
key chains [http://www.atomicmuseum.com/] and were
unable to find the key chains in the museum store...
Well, some people complained about seeing little pewter
bombs on the web and they had to stop showing them on
the site. This last weekend I wanted an earring like
Burt ('59) was wearing ... I knew they must have come
from the museum so I called this morning and sure
enough, they have them... 20 bucks a set... they are
sterling... I forget what I paid for the little key
chains... but it was less... 10-12 bucks I think... so
If'n ya are interested... the phone number for the
museum store is: (505) 242-6083... (they take all
credit cars... except Texaco... that may have been a
joke about Texaco...)
Re: Them Was The Days
What a treat it was to see Jim Wodehouse's ('62-'63)
entry in the Sandstorm this morning. When I saw Jim at
the R2K, I thought I was seeing things... here was this
guy... looking like a very young man running... (I mean
running) to and fro helping Ms. Hoff ('64) set things
up... great bod... handsome... and Gee... it must be
Jim's son... I'll go over and introduce myself...
something snappy like: "Boy are you the spitting image
of your father!"... Now there's a story brewing... (you
know'd there was, huh)... back in the day... It hadda
been about my Jr. year because of where I was living
and all and I was still living at home... Jim and Jim
Cox ('64) and I were close as close could be... Cox and
I lifted a lot of weights then but I concentrated on my
arms and chest... Appearances are everything ya know...
But Wodehouse... he was built like a Greek god... when
we would go out, Jim had to have shotgun so he could
ride with his arm out the window... at the first sign
of trouble, Jim would flex and "riiiiiiiiip"... another
shirt's sleeve ruined... but the bad guys would always
give us a lot of room... So one night... (For
Heidlebaugh ('65) and Harrah ('65))... I gotta start by
saying... Well, we wuz all lickered up... Jim W. and I
were over at Columbia Park at some kind of a carnival...
we met two of the sweetest most innocent Pasco girls
who musta challenged us to a rousing game of checkers...
(more on checkers later)... I say that because we
headed over to Jim's where he had a nice little
apartment set up in his Mom's basement... I guess we
set up the checker board and musta got kinda loud... I
think one of the girls jumped Jim (his checker piece of
course)... and she musta started yelling: "King me...
king me... Oh Baby... King me!!" I say that because
Jim's Mom came down stairs and politely asked us to
take the game elsewhere... she musta been a checker
fanatic... probably thought we should move the game to
the community house where we could be better supervised
and maybe a ref could keep those girls honest! So Jim
and I decided to call it a night and headed for my
house only to find the door locked... I was convinced
that my folks were upset with me and had locked me
out... being full of checker adrenaline, I boldly
banged on the door... my mother came down in her robe
and Jim and I went into a long explanation about having
a flat on by the Yakima bridge and having to hoof it
into town and on and on... turns out my little brother
('68WB) had locked the door because he was convinced
Martians could slip in and do the family in during the
night... 35+ years later... at R2K, I learned that's
Jim's Mom's suggestion to leave was permanent and that
Jim was not invited back to his cozy abode... all
because of some checker cheating Pasco girls!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Jackie Hanson Hewett ('67)
Re: Class of '63 Reunion
It sounds as though your class reunion was a
marvelous success. Kudos' to your wonderful classmates
who dedicated so much time and energy to make it all
happen.
When I read the Sandstorm (almost daily) I am
amazed at how many names I still recognize. I can even
still put the faces with the names. Most of them from
the classes of '62, '63, '65, '66 and of course '67.
What an awesome thought someone had for a '63
Memorial. My sister Ann Hanson ('63RIP) will have
passed away 31 years ago this July. She had many
friends and was loved dearly. Truly one of God's angels
here on earth, and now watches over her "little
sisters" from above. Thank you all for remembering her
and all her other classmates.
For those from the class of '65, you may want to
know your classmate and friend Charlie Nevins has not
been well. He still lives in Vancouver, WA and I am
sure would love to hear from you. Many of you probably
know he has lost both is parents (Charlie Sr. and
Minnie Nevins) and both his sisters, Shirley ('59) and
Bobby June('55).
I have not been back to Richland for many years now
but hope to maybe make my 40th.
-Jackie Hanson Hewett ('67) ~ Kenai, AK - where its 50°
and the Kings are running.
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>>From: Mary Horton Finch ('75)
Re: Larry Mattingly ('60) and Fireworks!
I just want to say how fun it was to see a fellow
Bomber mentioned in a National Publication! I was
reading my "Sunset" magazine, and there on page 16
was an article about Fireworks that mentions Larry
Mattingly in the first paragraph (as well as Olympia,
WA--where I currently live). The new shapes for
fireworks sound interesting as well as the new
brighter colors.
So Larry, where are you doing fireworks this 4th of
July? At the Freedom Fest at Fort Lewis, the Tumwater
Valley fireworks show, or somewhere else farther
afield? And with the new brighter colors will there be
shells that blossom in Bomber Green and Gold? Hope to
see one of your shows someday, if this 4th of July
doesn't work out. Do you do the Capital Lakefair
fireworks? I try to see them every year!!
-Mary Horton Finch ('75) ~ Here in sunny beautiful
Olympia where the temperature in supposed to be
in the mid 80s today, and Mt. Rainier looks
spectacular!
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Irl French ('51), Lola Heidlebaugh ('60)
Joanna Faulkner ('63), David Rivers ('65)
Cheryl Moran ('66), Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Mike Lemler ('72), Kathy Hodgson ('76)
Kim Edgar ('79)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vickie Bigelow ('76)
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>>From: Irl French ('51)
To: All Puget Sound Bombers
They say that when there needs to be assistance,
advertise in the Sandstorm.
So where are all you Puget Sound Bombers when it
comes to the Fife/Seattle monthly luncheon?
Come, enjoy good conversation and even find out
what Larry Mattingly ('60) is doing. Don't be fearful.
As one regular attendee stated recently. He was
frightened to death upon his first luncheon. Both his
wife and he were made welcome. Since their first visit
they have been to the Portland luncheon and made their
first visit to Richland after being gone for 33 years.
Wear your Bomber outfits and if you do not have any,
the luncheon HOST (Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) will see
that you do not leave without the necessary garment to
show that you are a Proud BOMBER. As always, wear your
smiles as Tom Hughes ('56) will be taking your picture
for the next day's Sandstorm. If I can tour Arizona to
visit Classmates, you Puget Sound BOMBERs can drive the
short distance to Fife for lunch.
The next lunch is July 13th starting at 11:30 for
coffee and lunch at 12:30. E-mail Patti Jones for your
confirmed luncheon reservations. If you do not have her
e-mail I am sure she will be responding to this message
and then you can get her address. Oh yes do not worry
too much about our waitress. She keeps everyone in line.
See you in Fife on 7/13 and at the Portland picnic
8/3.
-Irl French ('51) ~ In sunny downtown Edmonds (Between
Seattle and Everett)... Oops there goes the
ferry whistle.
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Re: Portland/Vancouver/Fife/Corvallis/Seattle/Olympia 2003 Picnic
DATE: August 3, 2003 - Sunday
PLACE: Battle Ground Lake State Park
TIME: Any time after 9:00 a.m.
NOTE: There will be a $5 per car fee this year.
Please contact me if you are planning to be
there. We will have grills - hamburgers & hot dogs -
let us know if you're coming to the picnic so we can
have plenty of food. Also - let me know what you plan
to bring - so we can have a good variety - August 3 is
just around the corner -
-Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
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>>From: Joanna Faulkner Brown ('63)
I just wanted to thank Brad Upton ('74) for taking
the time to write out the "laundry list" for us in
Weds. Sandstorm. I was so tickled to see my family name
on the list together with our address at the time and
the huge amount of money that was owed for the dry
cleaning. Talk about a trip down memory lane!!
You're a gem, Brad!
Bomber cheers,
-Joanna Faulkner Brown ('63)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Now I understand
Well, it has become perfectly clear to me that I
was stuck at the kids' table at the '63 bash because
Frank Osgard ('63WB) didn't save me a seat at the big
peoples' table and now I know why. It is becoming even
more clear to me how and why Frank is a wanna be and
not a full fledged '63er... But the thing that is
really frightening for me is that Frank's life is
almost a mirror image mine! I really think that Marvel
Comics (and if it ain't Marvel that's fine... what ever
brand it was or is) was really on to something with
this parallel worlds theory... I think Frank is the
Bizarre version of me. Thank goodness we have never
come face to face, because something in my memory banks
recalls that we can't exist in the same time and
space... I think I saw that in a movie... I think we
cancel each other out... or there is a huge explosion
or something bad happens if we meet... or maybe we have
to touch... so maybe I'm ok cuz I don't know where
that bod's been and I ain't touching no part of it!
So Frankie boy... handshakes are out and don't even
expect a hug!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Cheryl Moran Fleming ('66)
Thank you, Brad Upton ('74) for the "laundry list".
I didn't find our family's, but I remember having our
dry cleaning delivered. What a luxury!!! My mom must've
given up on ironing my dad's white work shirts herself.
She really hated that chore.
-Cheryl Moran Fleming ('66)
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>>From: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Re: Fourth Of July
Okay... I've been waiting for somebody else to do
this, and it hasn't happened yet. So now just a week
away, here it is... the annual, obligatory, Fourth of
July website... http://doody36.home.attbi.com/liberty.htm
For people who don't want to fight the crowds, or can't
make it to one of Larry Mattingly's ('60) live shows.
To: Dick Pierce ('67)
If you're going to be on this side of the big pond,
how about meeting at the fireworks stand on Bainbridge?
And bring your clubs.
-Scott Hartcorn ('67)
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>>From: Mike Lemler ('72)
Re: National Do Not Call List
You can now get your phone number on the Nationwide
DO NOT CALL list. The website for online registration
is: http://www.donotcall.gov this will make all
telemarketers check this list before attempting to
contact you, and is good for 5 years.
Sorry Brad Upton ('74), I know this will effect
your supplemental income, but maybe you can book the
Tulalip Casino to recoup some of your losses.
-Mike Lemler ('72)
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>>From: Kathy Hodgson Lucas ('76)
Pardon me while I crow a bit about the Three Rivers
Soccer Club U-14 Premier team, the TRSC '89 Green,
which includes eight future Bombers. These girls are
the only team from the east side of the state to earn
a place in the highest bracket, P-1, for the upcoming
Fall season, making them one of the top eight teams
in the state for their age group. They are coached by
Bill Frisbee ('80). Congratulations!
-Kathy Hodgson Lucas ('76)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: National Do Not Call list.
You can finally register, yippee, I've attached the
link!
I've received 5 solicitation phone calls from MCI
this month (all at dinner time) even though I've been
asked to be taken off their list. Now with a fine
pending if they call, maybe they will get the message.
http://www.ftc.gov/donotcall/
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Wanda Wittebort ('53), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Patti Jones ('60), John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Jim Wodehouse ('62 & '63), Linda Reining ('64)
Cheryl Moran ('66), Marcia Wade ('67)
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>>From: Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53)
Re: National DO NOT CALL Telemarketers List
Could not access http://www.donotcall.gov so went
to the other message below from Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
[http://www.ftc.gov/donotcall/] and this led me to
State of Virginia which states cannot sign up until
July 8th.
I sure hope this works. Wish we could do it on the
internet as I get about 30 spams a day. But MSN does
filter those out for me as Junk mail. But you need to
check your junk mail as some addresses that you did
not add to your address book get filtered to Junk mail
where you can retrieve them and add to your address book.
Bomber Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53) ~ Alive and well
in Lake Ridge, VA - where we had one "hell of a"
Thunderstorm last night.
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: 4th of July week
Thanks for all the comments both here and direct
about the Sunset magazine article. We are running 20
hours a day and I just have not had time to pick up a
copy. I even had a friend call from an air phone on an
east coast red eye last night at 11 PM and read it to
me. She is fellow pyro and was headed from her home
in DC to the Caribbean to do a display at a private
resort. The author from Sunset interviewed me several
months ago while I was driving across the hinterlands
in the Columbia Basin. I continue to be amazed that
the older I get the more interesting/fun life is.
While I meet and make a lot of new friends the old
ones are best. Bomber loyalty is heartwarming to say
the least.
Many of you have asked me to list the displays we
do. While much of our normal non-4th business is well
down from the past (as is the case all over the US in
the pyro business) many of our 4th of July seasonal
displays have increased. Like most fireworks companies
I do not list all shows on our web page. There are
just enough mean-spirited competitors out there to
make it unpleasant for both us and our clients. So we
just don't publish them. We operate in WA, OR, ID, MT,
AK and UT. I can't name them all but here are a few
you might want to see if you can get to them.
First is my Tacoma 4th. It is my personal effort
for the 4th. It is an internationally recognized
display. This year I used our new state-of-the-art
computer software to design the show. There are over
2000 pyro items totaling around 12,000 actual shots
into the air. One cue of 5 multi colored columns is
5,000 pieces. There are seven music selections in the
20 minute, seventeen second display. I used a mix of
patriotic and some for just plain fun. My partner
calls me his favorite sentimental old fool because I
spent over 50 hours in design with the software that
is supposed to save time. There is a lot of my heart
and nearly 50 years experience in the display. I hope
those of you who can make it will enjoy it. You
spectators are virtually the whole reason I do it.
In NE WA the largest display in Eastern WA or
North ID is across the river from Usk, WA. Yes I know
there are only a few people living there, but the
Kalispel Tribe across the river shoots a huge display
on the 4th. With a couple of thousand items, and
shells up to 16-inch it is a monster display. We
choreograph it for them and they do the work with
Rich Vaughan our Spokane and Eastern mgr to make it
official. This is a sleeper well worth seeing. Another
sleeper is the very large display on the 5th of July
at the Two Rivers Casino 20 miles N of Davenport, WA.
I will be there to represent the company. We do have a
large display in MT, north of Helena at Valier, over
Lake Frances. This is our first year there, but it
should be a bit nicer than in the past.
Pullman will have a slightly larger display at the
park again, and Clarkston will be an excellent display
with music simulcast over the local radio station.
McCall, ID has a very nice display on the lake. Bend,
OR is a very large display up on the butte. This
is our first year there and it should be very
entertaining. Springfield, OR is another first this
year for us. From what I can gather it should be a big
improvement over displays there in the past. One of
the larger displays in WA is the one Sunday night the
29th at the Muckleshoot Casino above Auburn. I will be
there to represent the company and will be at near
the SW corner of the building. I hear several other
Bombers will be there also. This display is twice the
size of those in the past. Music will be simulcast on
KAYO FM 99.3. Also Sunday night a very hot display
will be fired from the old brick hospital site near
the bingo hall along side of I-5 in Tacoma for the
Puyallup Tribal Fireworks Commission. We have a couple
on the 3rd: Emerald Downs is a biggie, as well as
Cheney Stadium, and of course one of our finest
clients, Emerald Queen Casino. All three of these will
be done to music. I will be there to represent the
company.
Others on the list of really nice displays are:
Wenatchee, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Woodinville, Federal
Way, Aberdeen, and, Bellevue Square. This is my
partner's personal effort and will be televised on
Ch 13. There are over a hundred others scattered
across the NW. Write me directly (and off this page)
and I will answer as many as I can with the nearest
to your location.
For those of you doing your own 4th, be careful,
supervise all children using fireworks, and remember
alcohol and fireworks don't mix. Have a great 4th of
July, remember what it is for. God Bless America, this
is her day.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: Irl French ('51) and All Bombers in Western
Washington and those out of area.
You never know when you might end up in Western
Washington. Bob Cowan ('60) you might want to read
this as you never know when you might get this way.
Re: Puget Sound Area/Luncheon
Irl is so right about the nerve wracking stuff
than goes on for the first luncheon attended by a
Bomber. I remember the first luncheon. I was so afraid
no one would show up. I was the one who was organizing
it. I just knew it was going to fail. Maren kept
reassuring me that it would be great. When I arrived
five or six Bombers we're already in the room. What a
sigh of relief. The numbers at times have dropped as
low as four or five. For two and a half years we have
continued on. Only missing a couple of months two
years ago. Each month the Glue (the ones that come
monthly) are always there to help me keep the
luncheons going. Every month there are new promises to
attend. Every month we have some new Bombers. Even
when the schedule doesn't allow Bombers to attend,
they keep in touch with me until they finally arrive
at the luncheon. Allan Avery ('54) was one of those
Bombers... even brought his wife, Merry, with him. Our
furthest away Bomber came from Arizona, where we
seemed to have lost Jerry Swain ('54). If you attend
and don't return right away don't be surprised to find
an email from me or the group wondering how you are
and when you will be back. At R2K+3 and '63 reunion
the promises from Bombers that will attend was
endless. Now I hope to see all of them at the
luncheon. My dream is to fill the room with Bombers.
The luncheon room will hold 60. Then if it continues
every month that way I would have to find a new
luncheon room. That would be really exciting **GRIN**
The endless stories of Columbia High School graduates
definitely stirs me on from month to month. I thought
the Bombers in the late '50s we're challengers, then I
met the Upper Classmen! Yes, there are some months I
drag myself to the luncheon only to find myself in
laughter, fun, a few tears at times and many fervent
stories told by a group of people who all have a
passion for our Beloved Columbia High School/Richland
High School and the outstanding town of Richland.
Roots that have bore so many outstanding Bombers with
endless stories of even where they have been since.
Bombers are one outstanding collection of great
people. The passion for giving stands out all the
time. I know the glue of this group would drag a few
Bombers by the head of the hair to the luncheon if
they could. They always look sad when they let the
group know that someone they know couldn't attend that
they have invited. The excitement of all the Bomber
luncheons popping up all over America has been fun for
all of us at the luncheon to watch and talk about.
Even though we are not the longest running we have
been the most visible the longest in the Sandstorm. So
if you Bombers are feeling guilty because you keep
promising yourself to go to the luncheon, IT'S TIME TO
GET YOUR BOMBER FANNIES IN YOUR CAR and appear at July
13th's luncheon. Your fears will be eased immediately.
You can email me until July 12th that you are coming.
If we are a group of over 25 our lovely waitress Tina who
can have a sharp tongue at times (she has a right she is
a Grandma) to keep us in line will want to know the number.
So no more excuses (that goes for you also Jimbeaux ('63)).
The glue will be there to greet you with Bomber hugs.
And if you Puget Sound Area Bombers really feel
like stretching, August 3rd will come soon after for
Portland Area Picnic at Battleground. The glue of
Portland will be there to welcome you with open arms.
Now I will be quiet. And that isn't easy for me when I
am writing on a computer as one specific Bomber will
vouch for and a few others.
Thanks Irl for you entry in the Sandstorm which
gave me a kick in the pants to write this. Remember
there all lots of luncheons to attend through the
year. Hopefully more will start up. If Linda Reining
('64) can do it in Bakersfield, CA. anyone can. Hurrah
for Linda!
Reminder: Fourth of July
Fireworks and Dessert will be at 8pm at my place
for those who would like to attend as I announced the
other day. Please email me for directions.
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - where
it was hot today and I enjoyed every minute of it.
Think I even dried out from the dampness some.
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: The Big Tent in Tacoma
Jumped on the ferry to Pt. Defiance Park Friday
after a hard day among the salmonberries, & had a
great time at the Taste of Tacoma. While I listened to
a pretty fair cover band & inhaled the best crawdad
sauce in my experience (it was covering a fried
eggplant patty) I noticed a sign that pointed to a
Comedy Tent (w/ biergarten). A quick purview of the
program announced that a Mr. Brad Upton ('74) could
be expected to appear at 7. It was ten after... & we
hustled on down there. As he pointed out near the
closing of a fine round of standup, all these years in
the biz had prepared him for this apex of achievement,
to wit, a tent show in a public park. CONGRATULATIONS,
Mr. Upton, Sir! After listening to your banter with
the redoubtable Mr. Radke (& other guests), it was
truly an eye-opener to behold you in the flesh!.. &,
no, I wasn't laughing- well, except for all the funny
parts- I mean, the things you said... it was easily
the crowning glory of the Taste! It's too bad about
the humongous black dog- I mean, it's a good thing
that it didn't come all the way inside the tent- but
you were GREAT! (Plus, the beer was free, right?)
You can never know WHAT'S gonna happen in Tacoma... wheeeahh ^..^
-JHBrowne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Jim "Woody" Wodehouse ('62 & '63)
To: David Rivers ('65)
Hey! Lets hit the water follies and check out the
new programs they have for carney there after all this
time!! Pasco (boys were always running us out of Pasco
for making checker moves on the girls there). Too bad
Bombers were awesome, and Pasco girls knew it, ha!
Good to hear from you.
To: The Hexum Family (All grads)
Sorry for your loss, Todd Hexum ('88Kamiakin-RIP).
He's playing on the big "A" team now... a real pro and
he'll go into the Hall of Fame in our hearts.
Always,
-Jim "Woody" Wodehouse ('62 & '63)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: "do not call" -- Telemarketers list
Signed up for that, took about 15 minutes... they
were extremely busy... also signed up to stop unwanted
junk mail (snail mail) and to stop spam... will see
how well it works! They have to stop calling by
October or be fined... hope it works. I spend more
time hanging up the phone, than talking!!!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - 104° Friday,
supposed to be at least that today (Saturday)
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>>From: Cheryl Moran Fleming ('66)
To: David Rivers ('65)
You have been so lucky to have never been towed.
Must be a great mechanic and keep your vehicles in
good running condition. We have been towed a few
times, most memorable was when we left Seattle up on
the pass. Our transmission went out and we were towed
to Ellensburg. Since it was Mother's Day, Sunday, the
car rental was closed. Took a very expensive cab ride
to Yakima.
-Cheryl Moran Fleming ('66)
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>>From: Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67)
To: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Thanks, Scott. Now when the grand kids want me
to buy them fireworks I can just point them to the
computing machine! And it doesn't even upset the dog!
-Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67) ~ In beautiful, HOT,
downtown Richland!
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6 Bombers and 1 funeral notice:
Dick Harris ('49), Tom Hughes ('56)
Donna McGregor ('57), Linda Reining ('64)
Brad Wear ('71), Brad Upton ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol Wiley Wooley (63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lori Killand Whelan ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chris Eckert ('80 or '81)
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>>From: Dick Harris ('49)
Re: Slow Learners!
Having just returned from over a month in Australia,
Bonnie and I are leaving, today, for London, Sweden,
and Norway. This time we will be taking our daughter,
Leslie and her husband, Mark, and our son, Scott.
Bonnie has Norwegian and Swedish heritage and our
son-in-law has Norwegian heritage, so this will
be very special for them. This is also an early
celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary, two
months early, so we thought this would be a very
special way to celebrate!
Regards to all,
-Dick Harris ('49)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Muckleshoot Fireworks
Well, Larry you outdid yourself again. A fantastic
fireworks show at the Muckleshoot Casino last night.
Some of the groups were just outstanding with large
bursts in clusters of three and four that just rocked
you to your shoes. Fantastic Show!!!
Because Agnes has a sprained ankle we drove over
to the casino and parked in the west lot. Normally we
would have walked the 1/4 mile over there. I know
there was a huge crowd over there because it took us
over an hour to drive the 1/4 mile back home. Next
time I will carry Agnes over......(on second thought
she can stay at home and watch it from there.)
Again Congratulations Larry on a great job.
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Donna McGregor Salazar ('57)
Re: Do-not-call list
I signed up. Got right through. They said it
would take 24 hours for me to get on the list. OK.
Also read an article in the Albuquerque Journal
that stated that the law would be hard to enforce.
"------something like speeding laws--------" it said.
Only if they get caught. We'll see. We have received
fewer calls since we've started saying "NO" to all
calls including the charity calls (Policeman Funds,
Handicap, etc.----) Some charities are hard to say
no to, but that's what it has come down to.
Bomber cheers
-Donna McGregor Salazar ('57) ~ sunny & dry Espanola, NM,
chihuahua puppies running all over and doing
fine, the cows (er--cattle, I mean) went to the
mountains and that's even finer, 'cause they KNOW
when it is time to go and I'm tired of chasin'
'em when they break through the fences 'cause
they want to GO TO THE MOUNTAINS!! Cheers again.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Thanks for kudo's on the Bakersfield Luncheons--
we are more than likely the smallest gathering, we
usually have 5 Bombers, on a regular basis, (this
includes non-Bomber spouses), but we get together,
faithfully, about every 3 months, and we have a great
time! We have had Bombers come from Huntington Beach
and Los Angeles, both over a 2 hour drive, just to
enjoy the banter and reminisce about Col-Hi and
Richland-- Rex Hunt ('53WB) keeps us laughing with
all his tales.
For those that live close or even far away, you
are more than welcome to come and join us--I always
put a notice in the Sandstorm, and you can also email
me and I will give you info on where and when we meet.
We don't bite and we do have fun!!! And, yes, I was
a bit worried the first time I decided to get my feet
wet and try this, but had lots of encouragement from
Patti--"if you have it, they will come". When I
arrived at Coco's, Rex and his wife were already
there---they live out of town and I live right around
the corner from the Coco's!!!!!
To: Carol Wiley Wooley ('63)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! Geez girl, we go way back to
grade school--I could tell many tales of the fun and
stupid things we did and have done, but will let this
remind you of those times, and just take this forum to
say I am glad we met and became friends and hope to
see you one of these days, soon!!!!! Can you believe
we are "older than dirt"?????
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ in good, old HOT, Bakersfield, CA
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>>From: Brad Wear ('71)
To: David Rivers ('65)
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Nevertowed
refer to the fact that you drive your street rod and
that it's not a "Trailer Queen." Trailering is a
foreign concept to me, if you've got it drive it.
Thanks to Hemmings, there's nothing on any of the
cars out there today that can't be replaced.
S/F
-Brad Wear ('71) ~ in sunny Richardson, TX
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Re: Another list and a shameless plug.
I will be performing at Catch a Rising Star in the
Excalibur in Las Vegas July 7-10/13 and at the Comedy
Catch in Chattanooga, TN July 17-20th. Any Bombers
stop on by and say hello!
Okay, here's the laundry list from my dad's dry
cleaning route for Feb. 19th, 1959:
Arndt 1922 Harris 2.35
Anderson 1722 Howell .94
Anderson 1001 Perkins 1.88
Baker 1226 Green? 4.96
Berkey 1303 Hains 2.77
Brown 1036 Winslow 3.23
Bullinger 2307 Pullen 1.88
Bentley 1307 Haupt 3.60
Benedict 2411 Pullen .94
Brandt 1504 Butternut .94
Baalman 1010 Marshall .94
Bowman 1430 Marshall 1.86
Carmichael 1105 Torbett .94
Clemenson 1125 Long 6.47
Cox 1509 Jadwin 2.82
Cole 1518 Stevens 3.66
Davis 2212 Torbett-No Service available, Little "Mikey" is dangerous
DeJung 90 Van Giesen 2.82
DePanghey 1615 Platt .94
Ernie 1608 McPherson .94
Felts 77 Willis 1.78
Franz 1635 Howell .94
Garrison 1409 Roberdeau .94
Gross 1406 Marshall .94
Greager 1718 Gaill 4.18
Hill 89 Waldron 1.88
Hart 1313 Kimball 1.57
Hodgson 1312 Putnam 10.38
Herford 1322 Goethals .94
Harris 1517 Marshall .94
Hoover 1823 Howell .94
Jaech 1214 Richmond 3.66
Johnson 1423 Potter 2.77
Johnson 1900 Howell 2.34
Johnson 91 Waldron 1.46
Johnston 1422 Keller .94
Kearney 1904 Thompson 2.82
Kirby 1925 Lassen 2.82
Lih 1921 Howell 3.25
Lewis 70 McMurray 1.83
Morrell 1609 Hains .79
McKay 1947 Davidson 1.72
McCartney 1104#7 Gribble .94
Owens 1606 McPherson 1.88
Olson 1213 Cedar 1.98
Peterson 1942 Harris 11.89
Pulsipher 1413 Kimball 8.98
Riggs 1333 Haupt .94
Rouse 1106#6 Gribble 1.88
Reynolds 410 Torbett 1.88
Ring 2110 Tinkle .94
Rish 77 McMurray .94
Shaw 86 Hodges .94
Sheckler 935 Long .94
Shields 1733 Davidson 1.75
Strankman 87 Waldron 1.63
Spencer 1924 Howell 3.09
Shier 1628 Davison 1.83
Speer 1016 VanGiesen 2.82
Setbacken 928 McPherson .94
Smith 1609 Judson .94
Van Warmer 1605 Putnam 6.52
Wilson 1825 Howell 3.38
Warren 1516 Thayer 2.77
Wray 1916 Everest 4.80
Willis 939 Long 5.06
Wittenbrock 72 McMurray 1.83
Wright 1526 Johnston 2.09
Wiggins 604 Coast .94
Enjoy!
-Brad Upton ('74)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Charlotte Lois Rahmig Blair ('66) ~ 1948 - 6/24/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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