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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/01/03
Dateline: Richland
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5 Bombers sent stuff today:
Mike Clowes ('54), Jim Hamilton ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Jenny Smart ('87)
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BOMBER LUNCH Today: in Las Vegas
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: 11/01?? Micki Lund Anderson ('63)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
According to the Bomber Calendar, Saturday, November
1st is the birthday of a very busy Bomber Lady.
Hopefully she will have time to read this. Just want to
wish Judy Willox Hodge ('61) a Happy Birthday, and let
her know that by this time next year she'll be old enough
to go to the Uptown Tavern.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
I never forget, I just sometimes don't remember. So
I'll take a page out of David "Will you Big Kids, at
least let me sit at the card table?" Rivers' book, and
send some birthday greetings.
Yesterday (October 31st) and today are the birthdays,
or at least are close to the birthdays, of a couple of
Southend Bombers, who helped to make us the "Gold Medal
Class of 63". I can't remember which is whose. One of
them belongs to Marcia Lund, she of that beautiful smile
and a wonderful friend to many. The other would have been
Jim Maulsby's 58th birthday. Jim was one of the first
from our class to leave us on our own, but "Bats" also
touched a great many lives and is the source of many,
many Lewis & Clark and Troop 38 memories.
Happy Birthday to you both; we are all better for
knowing you.
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From Gary Behymer ('64)
Dear Championship Class of 1972,
Several 'shots' from the 1972 Columbian were done on
the basalt side of the dike. Page 33, "Columbian staff",
shows the group sitting/standing on the rocks in a winter
picture with a pine(?) tree in the background (right
side). Anyone know exactly where the photograph was
taken?
"still crazy after all these years in Colfax..."
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Shriner's in Portland
Thanks for the info. Even though I live in CA, it is
nice to know about the Shriner's and the work they do
with crippled children. I have two grandchildren who were
born with Spina Bifida Occulta (Kimberlee has a small
opening at the base of her spine; Kevin's closed, shortly
after birth) -- Kimberlee has "fine and gross motor
skill" problems and, so far, she is getting good
treatment from Kaiser, but it is nice to know that my
daughter has another option for treatment. Thank you for
the information.
To: Judy Willox-Hodge ('60)
Happy Birthday to a great friend -- I love our talks.
Thanks for all the work you do on Club 40 and keeping
Bomber items always ready for sale! By the way, we are
cooling down and I will finally get a chance to wear my
Bomber windbreaker! Hope your day is fun and not too hard
on ya. ;) Love ya!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA ~ skies are still
smoky from the fires in Southern California.
They got a few drizzles yesterday -- not enough
to help -- fire departments from Bakersfield
and other parts of Kern County have sent almost
300 fire fighters to help.
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>>From: Jenny Smart Page ('87)
Congratulations to Pete & Kelly Isakson on the birth
of their first child, Colton "Cody" James Isakson, born
10/28/03 in Moscow, ID. And ..... a big CONGRATS to
GRANDMA Gretchen [widow of David Isakson ('63RIP)] -- who
has waited a long time to finally and officially have
that title. We love you, Gretchen, and are so very happy
for you!
-Jenny Smart Page ('87) and family ~ West Richland, WA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/02/03
Dateline: Richland
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11 Bombers sent stuff today:
Family of Bonnie Murphy ('51), Pat Ackley ('53)
Laura Dean Kirby ('55), Ron Stephens ('56)
Jim Russell ('58), Janet Wilgus ('59)
Missy Keeney ('59), Pat Rediske ('63)
Bill Wingfield ('67), Rick Maddy ('67)
Vicki Owens ('72)
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BOMBER LUNCH Today: Class of '58 Lunch
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: Larry Stephens ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom Beaulieu ('59)
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>>From: Family of Bonnie Murphy Fawcett ('51)
Re: Death of Bonnie Murphy Fawcett ('51)
Bonnie Murphy Fawcett ('51) died October 30, 2003,
following a bout with cancer, at her home on Lookout
Mountain, GA. At her side when she died were sisters
Marilyn Murphy Kane and Helen Murphy Koppe ('50).
Also at her side were her husband Bob, and children
Julie, Paul, Brian, and Katie.
In lieu of cards and flowers, the family has asked
that contributions be made in her name to the Multiple
Myeloma Foundation, 2 Forest St., New Canaan, CT 06840.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 3239
Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30752.
-Family of Bonnie Murphy Fawcett ('51)
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>>From: Pat Ackley Morrow ('53)
To: Anita Fravala Griffin ('73)
Re: broken e-mail address
Regarding Marilyn Richey's address, the second one
you mentioned was right. I've tried to send you an e-
mail directly but it keeps bouncing back.
Re: Marilyn Richey ('53)
Marilyn is doing much better, taking her dialysis
three days a week, and thanks everyone for their concern.
Please keep her in your prayers.
-Pat Ackley Morrow, Class of '53
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Hey to Micki Lund Anderson ('63). Happy birthday
girl. Are you still singing? There was a big "Sweet
Adalines" show here recently and I thought of you. Hope
your birthday was great and that you are healthy and
still busy as usual.
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55) ~ Springfield, IL -
Where there was no frost on the punkin' last
night.
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>>From: Ron Stephens ('56)
Happy Birthday to Larry Stephens, Class of '63, on
November 1st.
-Ron Stephens ('56)
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>>From: Jim Russell ('58)
Re: Shriner's Hospitals for Children
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of
pediatric hospitals, founded by the Shrine, where
children may receive excellent medical care without
charge. There are 18 orthopaedic Shriners Hospitals,
three Shriners Hospitals dedicated to treating children
with severe burns, and one Shriners Hospital that
provides orthopaedic, burn, and spinal cord injury care.
Shriners Hospitals are located throughout North America -
- 20 in the United States and one each in Mexico and
Canada. These "Centers of Excellence" serve as major
referral centers for children with complex orthopaedic
and burn problems.
All of the orthopaedic hospitals are equipped and
staffed to treat children with congenital orthopaedic
deformities, problems resulting from orthopaedic
injuries, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Three also have special programs dedicated to caring for
children with spinal cord injuries.
The Shriners Hospitals treat children with acute,
fresh burns; children needing plastic reconstructive or
restorative surgery as a result of "healed" burns;
children with severe scarring, resulting in contractures
or interference with mobility of the limbs; and children
with scarring and deformity of the face.
The Shrine was founded in 1872 by Freemasons. It was
originally established to provide fun and fellowship for
its members. But as the organization grew, its members
decided to dedicate their efforts to helping others by
establishing an official Shrine philanthropy -- a network
of specialized hospitals that have provided expert
medical care to more than 700,000 children, free of
charge.
The Shrine of North America is known for its colorful
parades, circuses, clowns, and red fez hats. But there is
also a serious side to this international fraternity, as
witnessed by the many children who have benefited from
its 22 hospitals.
Many of us who grew up in Richland fondly remember
our DeMolay, Job's Daughters, and Rainbow for Girls
experiences. These youth organizations are also sponsored
by the Masons. Some of my fondest memories are anchored
in DeMolay.
-Jim Russell ('58)
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>>From: Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59)
Just wanted to mention that Tom Beaulieu ('59) is now
as old as his wife (exactly 3 months difference). So, if
anyone wants to send Tom a greeting -- perhaps former
members of the Col High Rocket Club, Richland Archery
Club, and/or Col High Golf Team, or from the great Class
of 1959 -- I'll keep the computer on for November 2nd.
-Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59) ~ Brrrrright and
sunny Richland.
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>>From: Missy Keeney Baker ('59)
Oooop! Here it is November 1st and I forgot to wish
Happy Birthday to the best baritone and one of the most
beautiful, inside and out, people that I know. Micki
Lund Anderson ('63)! Lots of people are thinking loving
thoughts of you today, Micki, even tho' you are on a
"trek" with your family. Can't wait until The Radiations
can celebrate with you!!
Love from your Bomber bass,
-Missy Keeney Baker ('59)
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>>From: Pat Rediske Weatherman ('63)
To: Lynn Johnson Andrews ('63)
Re: mid or late 50's Halloween
I'm not too sure I remember that Halloween, but I do
remember being able to go barefoot on Christmas day over
to the Crownovers (Karen, Keith, and Kurt) to share what
we all got for gifts that year. It would have been in the
'50's sometime. We used to have weird weather every 10
years or so, usually with a huge dump of snow, when most
of the time it was just bitter cold and dry.
I used to be able to remember every house on the
block and who all lived there, but I am left with a hodge
podge now. This would have been the years when the Rivers
were on the corner (David and Mike; is that you -- the
"David Rivers"??). The house was later occupied by the
Spilmans (Trudy, John, Matt), then the Crownover clan,
then the Rediskes (Pat, Len, Claire, and Carol), then the
McKeowns (Jim and Mike), then the Donaldsons, then the
Flickengers, somebody whom I don't remember, then the
Dowds (Maxine), then another family with a daughter named
Desiree (I think) who owned the furniture store in Uptown
Richland and had the first color TV on the block, which
they were generous enough to invite all the neighbors in
to watch "The Mitch Miller Show" with adorable and
controversial Leslie Uggums the wonderful girl singer.
Once upon a time the entire sidewalk was littered
with bikes, trikes, and wagons; and every house had at
least one child, but usually two or three. We all met our
dads at the bus stop at night; no one talked about what
they did for a living "out in the areas". Summers were
spent running through the giant sprinklers on the
Spalding school grounds and trekking to Densow's fountain
for the best floats and sundaes this side of heaven, or
all the way to the "big pool", and that huge cone at the
Tasty Freeze after swimming. Running through the mosquito
fogger. My mother was the "smother mother" type, we never
got to do this. My memories are her yelling, "Get inside!
Close the doors and windows! Do I have time to get the
clothes off the line?"
And does anyone remember "Corky", the sweetest kid in
the neighborhood, riding his bike and swinging while he
made those roaring airplane sounds? He was always so
happy and so friendly!
Well, better jet. I'll see you all at Fife on the
9th!
-Pat "Patricia" Rediske Weatherman ('63)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield ('67)
To: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
Happy Happy Birrrrthday,
I hope you had a very happy birthday. I'm sorry I
wasn't there to celebrate with you on your birthday. I
suppose you went to the Crier for broasted chicken. I say
that, cause that's where I would want to go for your
birthday or mine :-)
Well kiddo, have a happy one.
-Bill Wingfield, Blue Ribbon Class of '67
~ In sunny Augusta, GA
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
I know this hard working and former crazy man would
not mention this, but Phil Collins ('67) retired today
(November 1st) after putting thirty years into the nuke
industry. I assured Phil that retirement is not as bad as
it sounds. I have been retired for thirty-five years now
and not everyone drops dead on the third year out. I
believe Barb Gore ('67) got Phil this job interview
somehow all those years back. A hearty thank you, Barb,
for grounding the guy. As insane as we were after the
USMC and Vietnam War (Phil and I were in boot together),
Phil actually worked one job for all these years when
Vietnam Vets are known to have had at least forty-three,
maybe forty-four, jobs by now. JOB WELL DONE, Collins!!
The best of everything to you, Lois, and the kids.
God bless you and I love you, bro.
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Vicki Owens ('72)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: 1972 Columbian
Since I'm front and center in the photo you mention
(just because nobody else wanted to walk down the rocks,
though the photographer -- Tricky Ricky Anderson, was it
you? -- was begging) let me give your question a shot.
It wasn't taken on the dike, but on the RHS campus.
What I can't remember is exactly where. I seem to think
just below the New Gym or Mac Hall. Since you mention a
tree, perhaps between the two? That's my best guess.
Anybody else got a better memory? My Columbian is half-
way 'round the world, but I do remember that photo.
To: Barbara Franco Sherer ('67)
Re: Uganda
I loved your reminiscence [Sandstorm 10/10/2003] of
[your husband] David's time in Uganda. It's a good thing
he declined Idi Amin's kind(?!) offer to become his
personal physician, or it's doubtful he would be with us
today! Amin's favor was so transient that even his
"favorite" wife ended up dead meat. (I won't go into the
gory details, since this is a family publication.)
I've got a few stories, too, as drunken soldiers were
back in vogue when I arrived in Uganda in 1985. Just
before the last coup in January '86 we were stopped at a
roadblock and one drunken soldier was trying to read my
passport upside down while another was trying to drag a
friend out of the back seat for being one of "Museveni's
boys". (Museveni was the then-rebel leader who was on the
march toward Kampala and arrived about a week after that
incident. He's been president of Uganda ever since.) What
saved my backseat friend was that his girlfriend (soon-
to-be wife) had wrapped her arms around his waist and was
holding on for dear life. Then another soldier appeared
out of the bushes and asked them what they were doing,
and while they were distracted, we drove off. All of
these guys had AK47s, and you usually figured that you
were better off if they pointed their guns at you, since
they were such notoriously poor shots! We drove home, hid
the car, and didn't drive again until there had been a
change of government.
You also asked about the new Bomber in Uganda. Leana
Johnson ('96) is here with the Peace Corps working in the
education sector. At this time there are 49 volunteers,
with most in education helping train primary teachers,
and the rest in health. Leana and her colleagues are
doing a great job!
-Vicki Owens ('72) ~ Kampala, Uganda
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/03/03
Dateline: Richland
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4 Bombers sent stuff today:
Doreen Hallenbeck ('51), Peggy Jones ('67)
Betti Avant ('69), Diane Carpenter ('72)
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BOMBER LUNCHES 'n stuff (in order of appearance)
11/08 Portland/Vancouver Lunch
11/09 Puget Sound/Fife Lunch
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter ('51)
I was so sorry to learn of the passing of Bonnie
Murphy Fawcett ('51). She was, without a doubt, a
beautiful, charming, and dear person. The family lived
near both the high school and the Richland swimming pool
("L" house). The Class of '51 will miss this great
person. We shared many good times together in Pep Club
and Girls League and I'm certainly glad to have had her
as a classmate and friend.
-Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter ('51) ~ Green Valley, AZ
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>>From: Peggy Jones Snow ('67)
Re: Phil Collins's ('67) retirement
Ron and I would like to throw in our congratulations
to Phil Collins for his Nov. 1 retirement following 30-
some years employment. I'm impressed. Does Phil read the
Sandstorm? If so, 'Hey' to you, Phil. I haven't seen you
in years (last time was at a Burger King in Kennewick I
think) but I hope to see you the next time we're up in
the NW. We're considering moving back up there when Ron
retires -- 3-5 years tops. We'll be up there this summer
scouting out some property. What's the best way to track
you down?
Best Regards,
Peggy Jones Snow ('67) ~ From sunny New Mexico, where we
did not have snow before Halloween for the
first time in several years!
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Happy Birthday
I don't think my brother Robert ('69) reads the Sandstorm,
but to anyone out there who corresponds with my older
brother (by six whole minutes), please wish him a happy
birthday on Tuesday, November 4th.
Re: NW Kansas sports news
The Goodland Cowgirls won the state 4-A volleyball
championship on Saturday. Their record was 38-2 for the
year, losing only to two teams from Colorado in an early-
season prestigious tournament in Colorado. They can say
no one in Kansas beat them. They start five seniors and a
freshman. Someone heard the freshman could start on a
division-1 college team at this point. One of the seniors
has signed on to play at Fresno State. Good going.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS ~ where today (Sunday)
it is really foggy.
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>>From: Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
To: Jim Russell ('58)
Jim,
Thank you for the background on the Shriner's
hospitals -- I was recently wondering about exactly that.
The service they provide is amazing -- I have been very
impressed.
To: Vicki Owens ('72)
Re: Uganda -- 1985-86
Vicki,
Wow! What a hair-raising story. I suspect you have
many more. Are you going to write a book someday?
-Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/04/03
Dateline: Richland
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3 Bombers sent stuff today:
Gus Keeney ('57), Patti Jones ('60)
Jeff Michael ('65)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: twins Robert and Betti Avant ('69)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Sue's update
Sue had her second chemo treatment today. It kind of
knocks her down for a couple or three days. We seem to
have the pain under control, but she still has trouble
keeping food down. We are trying something different for
the nausea now, so we shall see if that works in the next
few days. She has been sleeping almost ever since we got
home this afternoon. I guess that it's good that she gets
the rest.
That's all for now. I just thought I would keep you
in the loop.
-Gus Keeney ('57) and Sue Hoverson Keeney ('63NAB)
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>>Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: chili
When it became so chilly in Western Washington the
other day I decided to make the family recipe for chili
on the week-end. My mom Norma Jones cut the recipe out of
the Tri-City Herald in 1957. My dad Harold Jones made it
on Christmas Eve for our open house. I continued the
tradition a few years after I moved to San Jose. The
chili became a great winner every Christmas for years to
come. My ex-sister-in-law Nancy Burnett ('58) cooked the
chili recipe at a chili cook off in Pasco in the early
80's. She won first place. As I was making the chili
recipe yesterday I wondered if any other Bombers families
cut out the recipe and cook it to this day?
Here's the recipe:
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Chili Con Carne
6 T. butter, or salad oil
6 medium sized onions chopped fine
3 Lbs. ground beef
2 6-ounce cans tomato paste
3 one lb 12 oz. cans of diced tomatoes
3 one lb cans dark kidney beans (drain)
l/2 t. tabasco
2 to 4 T. chili powder
1 T. salt
2 teaspoons accent (optional)
Heat butter or salad oil in a large sauce pan, add
onions, cook until soft.
Add ground beef, cook over medium heat until lightly
browned, breaking into small pieces with a spoon.
Mix in the next four ingredients and a mixture of the
last three ingredients.
Cover and simmer about one hour. Stir occasionally.
(I cook the chili on low for about five hours, gives
opportunity for the flavor to be enhanced)
12 servings
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Corn bread goes well with the chili. The good smell
might seep out into your neighborhood so expect extra
guests! My pot of chili is gone for now but Christmas Eve
is coming when it will be made again.
I haven't written into the Sandstorm for quite a
while except for luncheon announcements. So many great
subjects have popped up which give me great memories
through out my day. My thoughts to write in have been
there but other things have distracted me. Many thanks to
the great Club 40 staff who again provided a wonderful
arena for all of us attending. Wonder if there is any
other high school who has so many reunions all year
around?
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA ~ Wondering
what our weather will be next? Be glad when the
chill from Arctic Air leaves.
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: Shriners Hospitals
Hi fellow Bombers,
As you know, I like to make jokes and take pot shots
at some of you all (especially David Rivers). But this
post is totally serious. Those few of you who knew me in
school knew that I rarely hung around the school, did
extra-curricular activities, or had friends over/went to
friends' houses. There was a reason that only a very few
of my classmates knew about. My mom was handicapped due
to one of the most feared diseases of her time: polio.
What's that got to do with Shriners? Well, back about 50
years after the Shriners were founded, the Shrine
Hospital in Spokane, WA. gave Mom the ability to walk
unassisted for about 40 of her almost 80 years. She
suffered polio as an infant -- only 9 months old. She
endured full body casts, leg braces, and numerous
surgeries through elementary school. By junior high she
could walk with a definite limp and was very self
conscious. But, thanks to the Shriners, she was mobile
and even able to drive a car when, in 1954, Dad bought a
brand new Chevrolet with a Power Glide transmission. Mom
couldn't operate a clutch, but now she was even more
mobile.
Speaking of Densow's, that was one of Mom's favorite
places to go. We would go to the grocery store to get a
loaf of bread and to Densow's for a treat, usually an ice
cream cone. She was the designated driver; I was the go-
fer. Densow's was a sort of old age 31-Flavors. And they
had, I think, a flavor-of-the-week. Yup, it was really
cool ..... I really loved to go get bread. Come to think
of it, I still enjoy getting bred. (Oh, oops. I'm serious
today.)
Well, Mom owed a debt of gratitude to the Shriners
and always spoke highly of the crazy guys in the red
fezzes and the clowns and motorcycle riders in the
parades. Later, all of us got to eat special sugar cubes
[the Sabin oral vaccine] at school or have the Salk
vaccine shots. Now, thanks to those good folks just north
of San Diego, in La Jolla at the Salk Institute, polio is
not much of a threat anymore. In fact, the Shrine
Hospitals turned their attention to other threats to
children as polio was nearly wiped-out. Praise the
Shriners and thank God.
Thanks for letting me share.
By the way, I used to make that walk from the "middle
sidewalk" to the crosswalk in front of the aforementioned
Rivers' house to go to Spalding. I recall the Crownovers
very well. In fact, my dad and the Crownover dad both
worked in the same "area". I think Mr. Crownover was a
supervisor; my dad was an "operator". In conversation
with folks who still work in the areas, I'm told they
still have the "operator" designation. I still don't know
what it means or really what Dad did. What I do know I
learned in General Science at Chief Jo, not from Dad.
He's still not talking!
dj jeff
-Jeff Michael ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/05/03
Dateline: Richland
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9 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
David Brusie ('51), Dorothy Cameron ('55)
Gus Keeney ('57), Floyd Melton ('57)
Steve Carson ('58), Patti Jones ('60)
Linda Reining ('64), Kim Edgar ('79)
Teri Haffner ('86)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Charles Cox ('56)
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>>From: David Brusie ('51)
To: Class of 1951
We lost a wonderful dear friend in the passing of
Bonnie Murphy. Our prayers are with her family.
To: Patty Ackley Morrow ('53)
Please give Marilyn Richey ('53) a big hug from me.
She certainly is one in a million. I love her.
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
Loved your story of the Shriners and your mother.
Just goes to show you the love of God, Shriners, and the
persistence of your mother paid off.
-David Brusie ('51)
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>>From: Dorothy Cameron Powell ('55)
Happy birthday lil' sister: Judy Cameron Ayers ('60).
Hard to believe you are in the sixth decade of your life.
You are a great sis ..... and I always look forward to
times together with you. Hope you have a wonderful fun-
filled day today!
Love from your big sister,
-Dorothy Cameron Powell ('55)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
To: Jim and Darv Bobo
Please e-mail me. I lost your new addresses when I
crashed my hard drive.
Thanks,
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Floyd Melton ('57)
I have been reading the various comments on the good
that the Shriners do for children and I would like to add
my thoughts. I have a granddaughter who was born with
spina bifida and was to never walk, crawl, or do a
multitude of things; but, because of what the doctors at
the Shriners Hospital in Portland have done and are going
to do for this little girl, they have put her in a
position where she may just walk on her own. Of course it
also helps that no one told her she couldn't do some of
the things she does. The Shriners hospital and doctors
have been wonderful to her and her family. I can't thank
them enough. I love to go by the Shriners' fund raisers
and buy tickets to their drawings but never take the
tickets just to watch the reaction. I never tell them my
reason. All the things they give away as part of the
drawing are donated and all of the money one contributes
to the drawings goes to the good of the children. One
cannot appreciate all the good this organization does
until they are directly involved. So, the next time you
see them conducting a fund raiser, be generous.
Also, I read about Densow's Pharmacy. When it closed
a few years ago I thought it was a gonner but Bill
Knirck ('65RIP), the owner of Malley's Pharmacy, couldn't stand
to see it close so he bought it and it is still going
strong. Bill died of cancer, I believe, a while back. He
was a great person and a Bomber even though his children
were at Hanford and he supported the Falcons. Densow's
still serves my needs even though I now live in Eugene
OR. A great neighborhood pharmacy that serves the people.
-Floyd Melton ('57)
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>>From: Steve Carson ('58)
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Patti,
Thanks for the chili directions. Makin' my mouth
water right here at my desk. Will try it this weekend.
-Steve Carson ('58) ~ Chicago, IL ~ where chili is
welcome on snow days.
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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 e-mail me you will be at the
luncheon.
DATE: November 9, 2003
COFFEE TIME: 11:30 P.M.
LUNCH TIME: 12:30 p.m.
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
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Bomber death notice:
Patsy Noble Eichner ('61) passed away at her home in
Kennewick, WA, Monday night, November 3rd. Patsy was a
'61 grad and I know there are numerous Bombers out there
who have fond memories of Patsy. She was a great gal and
will be missed by many. I know others are with me when I
say to the rest of the Noble clan: Dan ('58), Larry
('60), Betty ('63), and Lynn ('72) that you have our
thoughts and prayers.
To: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Sue's nausea
Check with health food stores -- had a gal on our
bowling league who got some relief from the nausea that
way -- might help Sue, too.
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: chili
We have a tradition at our house for chili, too. We
make a HUGE pot on New Year's Eve and serve it with corn
bread (Marie Callendar's mix) -- have about 15 people at
the house for New Year's Eve and we still have plenty of
chili left over.
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: polio
I remember the sugar cubes -- we had the shots --
there were a series of 3 of them. Jonas Salk invented the
shots and Sabin was the one who invented the oral
vaccine. Our family doctor, Dr. Putra (his office was in
Pasco), had a receptionist in his office who had been
stricken with polio as a young girl -- she wore one of
those leg braces -- cannot remember her name but she
would wince every so often when the brace would catch her
skin or the hairs on her leg.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA ~ we have finally
gotten cold weather in and I am a happy camper
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Airline Travel (Seat Selection Department)
FYI, I came across a great website that will show you
the best seats to choose from. This website includes just
about every type of plane and US major airline.
<http://www.seatguru.com/>
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
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>>From: Teri Haffner Bartol ('86)
I have been reading the past couple days about the
Shriners Hospital and I keep thinking I should write in
about my experience, too. My daughter Sidney developed
Erb's Palsy due to a difficult birth. Essentially, she
has permanent nerve damage in her shoulder which affects
her muscle development and mobility to some degree. When
she was about 18 months old, a co-worker of mine
suggested we take her to a Shriners' screening where they
concluded that she qualified for care. We have been
taking her to the Spokane hospital for the past seven
years for check-ups. Her doctor has reassured us that
hers is a mild case and she should never need surgery,
thankfully. We have always kept her active in sports (she
loves to swim and that is the best therapy for her) and
people do not recognize her minor disability. I am very
thankful for the consistency in care that Shriners has
given us over the years. We always have the same doctor
and the kids enjoy the trip both to Spokane and the
hospital.
Also, my youngest brother -- Colin Haffner ('98), who
is studying to be a teacher -- volunteers at Shriners a
couple days a week in their patient classroom. I believe
he started his volunteer work there due to their care of
Sidney.
-Teri Haffner Bartol ('86)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the 11/04/03 Seattle Times
>>Daniel Edward Raile ('72) ~ 5/23/54 - 10/27/03
<http://FuneralNotices.tripod.com>
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11 Bombers and 4 funeral notices today:
Anna May Wann ('49), Al Parker ('53)
Gloria Adams ('54), Laura Dean Kirby ('55)
Vera Smith ('58), Gloria Davis ('61)
John Wingfield ('66), Shirley Collings ('66)
Connie Leyson ('69), Deb Bennett ('72)
Rob Hausenbuiller ('93)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: Judy Cameron Ayers ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Becky Rulon ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gerald Stein ('66)
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: Airline Seat information - http://www.seatguru.com/
To: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Thanks for the info on plane seats. I am short, so
most of the time this doesn't bother me, but to sit
behind the guy who's seat won't fully recline is a God
send. I hate those back of chairs in my face.
Re: Shriner's Hospital
Just putting in another good word for Emblem Club
(female relatives of the Elks Lodge). At our National
Convention in Alaska last month, we donated $20,000.00
to Shriners. They were the only organization who would
attend one of our meetings to receive the award. We had
offered money to other charities in the past and none of
them could find the time to come to a meeting to receive
a financial award from us, even though the meeting was
in their city. We had close to 30 (or more) Shriners
who attended, from Seattle, Texas and Anchorage, and
other neighboring cities. A wonderful bunch of men to
represent the Shriners Hospitals and their good work. I
must say they made a lot of "brownie" points with us.
Re: Emblem Club
Incidentally talking about Emblem Club, we collect
old eye glasses, frames and cases. We get $30.00 credit
for each set we turn in. So save those old eye glasses
for me. I can collect them at Board meeting of Club 40,
or at the Fife Luncheon, or regular Club 40 reunions or
you can mail to me and I will reimburse you the postage.
We also collect old hearing aids. Thanks for letting me
put in my sales pitch. For those who want to know (and
those who don’t give a damn) Emblem Club is the 3rd
largest women’s charitable organization in the United
States. E-mail me and I will give you my snail address.
Thanks
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
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>>From: Al Parker ('53)
THE COL-HI GIRL I LOVED THE MOST:
The girl I loved the most
When I was there
When you were too-
Had smiling eyes of brown
Or hazel or green.
Maybe they were blue.
Her shimmering hair was black,
Or blonde, or brown,
Or of a reddish hue.
The girl I loved the most
When I was there
When you were too-
Maybe she was you!
-Al Parker ('53)
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>>From: Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
Re: Marilyn Richey ('53)
To: Pat Ackley Morrow ('53) and Wanda Wittebort Shukay ('53)
Thanks to both of you for the updates on Marilyn.
The request you made for cards and prayers sure worked.
She has received many cards and it sure did cheer her up
to know people cared about her.
I went down to see her Monday and I was happy to
see she is feeling better. She said she's had five
treatments now and is doing much better. She said 2
weeks ago she had serious doubts about what was going to
happen. She's lost well over 100 pounds and is getting
around pretty good. We had a great visit and I'm really
glad I went.
She's bored with watching TV so please continue
to cheer her with your cards and visits, if you are
anywhere in the area. She sure does appreciate it.
-Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Re: Southern Camping
We will be heading South in our travel trailer to
our final winter destination in Arcadia, Florida in the
next couple of weeks. I am seeking State Parks or other
inexpensive places to stay along the way. We start in
Springfield, IL and will have 30 or 40 days to get
there. We're looking for places of interest around the
Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach or Tallahassee areas. Or
if you know of some other places we might enjoy between
here and there, I would love to hear about them. I know
there is so much to see in this beautiful land, I
thought my Bomber friends might have some good
suggestions. Thanks for any info.
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
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>>From: Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
Re: Patsy Noble Eichner ('61RIP)
To: Dan Noble ('58)
I did not know Patsy, but my deepest sympathy goes
out to you. Dan, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister,
Patsy. I know how you must feel as I went thru the same
thing when I lost my sister, June ('63RIP).
God bless you and your family.
-Vera Smith Robbins ('58) ~ In very cold Richland!
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>>From: Gloria Davis Tinder ('61)
Patsy Noble Eichner ('61RIP) truly symbolized the
Bomber spirit. She has been a great friend to many of us
and has kept in touch with classmates near and far. My
thoughts and prayers are with her family. Patsy will be
missed so very much.
-Gloria Davis Tinder ('61)
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>>From: John Wingfield ('66)
Re: Royal Arch Masons
The Shriners have done wonderful work for people all
over the world. There is another order of the Masons
that not too many people know about but that certainly
came as a blessing to me and my family. My younger son
was born with a heart defect. At first we were told he
had a heart murmur, which I thought would go away
as he grew up. It didn't. In fact, it became more
sophisticated and more dangerous as he grew older. It
was called Aortic Stenosis, described as a mis-spapen
aortic valvue. When he was about seven his cardiologist
told us it was serious and we would need to begin
treatments, starting with valvo-plastie procedures,
hoping to correct it. About that time my Mom and Dad
(Royce and Jean) were living in Walla Walla and
mentioned our dilemma to a friend who was a Mason. He
told my parents about the Royal Arch Masons, an
organization of dedicated people who provide financial
support to families with children with congenital heart
defects. My parents' friend put us in touch with some
Royal Arch Masons in Western Washington, as we live in
Olympia, they came and interviewed us and agreed to
support us. The Royal Arch Masons paid for the heart
procedure that our son went through, which included
two valvo-plasties and then, five years ago a (Ross
Procedure) valve replacement, which was open heart
surgery. So, what the medical insurance did not pay the
Royal Arch Masons picked up the rest. This was such a
blessing to us, to remove the huge burden of financial
debt and free us up to just concentrate on the health
and recovery of our son. He was a poster boy for them.
And, at one time, while he was playing soccer, I found
that one of the Soccer Moms for his team had been one of
the first recipients of a valve replacement when she was
young with the help of Royal Arch Masons and that she
too was a poster child for them. Now he is in his second
year at UW, goes surging in the summer, snow boarding in
the winter, enjoying a healthy and happy life. Thank you
Royal Arch Masons, a true blessing to us and to many
other people. I share this story, not only to praise
their noble nature, but also because maybe someone in
the Sandstorm readership knows someone with a child who
has a congenital heart defect and could use the support
of these wonderful people.
Aloha,
-John Wingfield ('66)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: California fires
Bob Grout ('66) was sent these pictures of the San
Diego fire from Don Blankenship of the Mobile Riverine
Force Association. Bob asked me to post them in the
Sandstorm.
http://danmegna.com/CFire02/index.htm
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/fires/multimedia.html
http://hometown.aol.com/sroesner/1003list.html
http://www.exploitz.com/pictures/4384/index.php
Thanks for sharing them with us, Bob.
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Connie Leyson Yesberger ('69)
Re: Happy B-Day Betti!
Hi Betti,
I have thought about you and Bob often over the
years, and enjoy your descriptions of life in Kansas.
Kinda makes me feel like I'm reading Willa Cather or
something. What do you do there?
Betti, I don't know any other way to ask this but
to just ask, did Robert pass away? He has a fond place
in my memories of Chief Jo and C.U.P. Fellowship, and
I've wondered why I haven't seen or heard about him in
a very long time. Please forgive me for being so forward
or whatever it is that I feel like for asking you this!
It is with all respect and affection for you both,
-Connie Leyson Yesberger ('69)
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>>From: Deb Bennett Bayoff ('72)
Re: Danny Raile ('72RIP)
Boy you could have hit me with a ton of bricks.
Dan Raile passed away last week. I can't bring up the
announcement from the link. [It works now. -Maren]
He was a truly nice person. I Moved to Richland from
Wyoming in 5th grade. Dan was in my class. His closest
friends that I remember were Gary Saunders and Mark Van
Wormer. I was a very insecure kid. Danny was always
friendly to me. Every reunion was a great opportunity to
see him again.
My thoughts go out to his family.
-Deb Bennett Bayoff ('72)
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>>From: Rob Hausenbuiller ('93)
Re: Polio vaccination
I don't honestly know if I was vaccinated, as a
child, against polio. I know of course that I had my
MMR and related vaccinations when I was young. And
definitely remember my tetanus shots. My mom would know
better as to whether I had any polio vaccinations done.
However, when I moved to England 5 years ago, I was
registering with the NHS (National Health Service) and
they asked me about my vaccination history and since I
told them that I hadn't had a polio booster they gave me
a sugar cube with the vaccine on it. I remember being a
bit shocked by needing to be vaccinated, I have always
thought of Polio much like Small Pox, that it was a
disease that was no longer worried about, at least in
the developed world.
Well, that's my bit on Polio vaccinations. I'm off
to prepare for watching fireworks tonight at the Guy
Fawkes night celebrations.
-Rob Hausenbuiller ('93) ~ London, England - where the
weather has definitely made its turn towards winter.
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>>From: The Noble siblings
To all the friends and classmates of Patsy Noble Eichner (61)
On behalf of Patsy's family and our parents, MR and
Betty Noble, we want to let you know that our dear
sister, Patricia Lea Noble Eichner, passed away November
4, 2003 at her home in Kennewick, WA during her sleep.
Patsy's life will be celebrated on Saturday, November 8,
2003 at 1:30PM at a service to be held at Mueller's
Funeral Home located at the corner of Union and 10th
Avenue in Kennewick. A reception will follow at her home
in Kennewick.
Patsy would want all of her friends to attend and we
hope you'll be there. If you cannot be there in person,
please be with us in the spirit of friendship, prayer
and celebration of her life.
Warmly,
Dan Noble ('58)
Larry Noble ('60)
Betty Noble Giedd ('63)
Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
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Funeral Notices
>>Bob Caldwell ('60) ~ 7/15/42 - 10/25/03
>>Daniel Edward Raile ('72) ~ 5/23/54 -10/27/03
>>Bonnie Murphy Fawcett ('51) ~ 1933 - 10/30/03
>>Patsy Noble Eichner ('61) ~ 8/28/43 - 11/4/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/07/03
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Ralph Myrick ('51), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Mike Rice ('60), Mary Ray ('61)
Shirley Collings ('66), Steve Piippo ('70)
Rick Chapple ('72)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
I was shocked to hear that Patsy Noble Eichner ('61RIP)
had passed away. Patsy was pretty special to me, for
sure. I first met Patsy when I worked at Dietrich's
Market located at the intersection of Wright Ave. and
Duportail St. It was about 1952 or 1953. Patsy would
never miss a day coming by the store to talk to me. When
we were slow, I would let Patsy check customers out. We
had the old, old cash registers at that time. And, this
neat little girl of about 12 or 13 would push those big
old keys, get the total, and give the correct change.
One thing that I will never forget about Patsy was for
the birthday present she gave me. It was a clean,
ironed, neatly folded handkerchief of her father's
placed very neatly into a white envelope. I had that
handkerchief for many years. It really meant a lot to
me. Soon afterwards, I left for the Korean War. When I
was in Japan, Patsy wrote to me quite frequently. Patsy
will always have a special place in my heart.
To Dan ('57) and the Noble family I send my prayers. I
know Patsy was not in good health. Now, she is free from
all of that stuff. She is probably visiting with my Mom
right now. I would also like to apologize for not being
able to attend services. I am working all that day
blowing out sprinkler systems. My spirit will be there.
God bless you all.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Bob Caldwell ('60 RIP)
It is always sad to read about the passing of
our fellow Bombers. Some who we were close to are
particularly stressful. I was hit hard this morning
when reading about the passing of Bob Caldwell ('60RIP).
I don't remember when I met Bob but it was over 50
years ago when we were like 7 or 8. He and I and
Chuck McElroy ('60) were nearly inseparable for many
years. Chuck, Bob, and I all three had casts on our legs
in 6th grade at Lewis and Clark at the same time. I can
clearly recall countless all-night Canasta card games on
Friday nights in grade school, jr. hi, and high school.
Even when we were old enough to date we would often meet
at midnight or 1 AM and play canasta. It was usually at
Chuck's house. Chuck's mother Mina is a dear friend to
this day. I just visited Mina at her home in Kennewick
last week. She was going in for a hip replacement the
next day. When Chuck's dad Bob McElroy passed away from
a long series of many ills, Chuck was not able to get
home for the funeral. So Bob Caldwell and I held Mina's
hand and hugged her many times all day long.
Fast forward to the mid '70s. I had an apartment
management business in the Queen Ann/Magnolia area of
Seattle. Part of my payment from one of my client
landlords was a penthouse apartment with a million
dollar view. I was at home one afternoon, and when I
answered a knock on the door it was Bob Caldwell. Wow,
after many years we were both nearly speechless. He was
looking for an apartment to rent. Had no idea I even
lived in Seattle. Of course I invited him in for a beer
and we played catch-up for hours. Typical of questions
we asked was "How's your love life?" Bob was in love
with a beautiful red head who worked at a bank. But he
didn't know her name and hadn't met her. But he was
going to as soon as the opportunity came up. I can
remember to this day the look on his face when I said
"Would you like to meet her?" Rusty (as we called Ellen)
lived in the apartment below me and we were good friends
and I had even dated her a few times. So when she came
home that night I introduced them. They were married 24
years. I feel terrible that Bob's life was cut so short.
He was one of the good guys, great sense of humor, and a
gentleman without a mean bone in his body.
God keep you, Bob.
If anyone on this net knows their address please
send it to me direct so I can get a card off to Ellen.
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ From my office near Olympia
on a sunny clear day. Now to dry my eyes and
prepare to receive several guests from out of
town to discuss getting a patent on a device
we have developed.
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>>From: Mike Rice ('60)
To the family of Patsy Noble, deepest sympathy. Patsy
was alway a nice person who maintain friends for life.
To me she was a shining star.
-Mike Rice ('60)
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>>From: Mary Ray Henslee ('61)
Re: Patsy Noble Eichner ('61RIP)
I am very saddened to hear of Patsy's passing. I
remember Patsy as a very kind person, who was well liked
by everyone. Judging from the email that I received from
her right after I joined this forum, she never stopped
being the caring person that I remembered. I appreciate
so much all of the emails that I have received since I
joined this forum. The warm fuzzy feeling that comes
from being remembered and connected once again is
priceless. I only regret that I have been too busy over
the last few years to stay better connected with those
that left footprints on my heart so many years ago -
Patsy being one of them.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the loved ones
Patsy left behind.
"You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you
never know how soon it will be too late."
--Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
-Mary Ray Henslee ('61)
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>>From: Steve Piippo ('70)
The Moving Vietnam Memorial Wall is currently
assembled below Flat Top Mountain in West Richland.
Listed is Mark S. Black, a former Chief Jo Warrior and
Richland Bomber. Mark Black ('66wb) was the first
Richland kid killed in Vietnam.
-Steve Piippo ('70)
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>>From: Rick Chapple ('72)
Re: Dan Raile ('72RIP)
Mention the name Dan Raile to any Class of '72
member and the first thing they will say is "What a
great guy". Dan's passing is a real loss to our class,
and I am proud to have had him as my friend during our
Bomber years.
We know where you went, Dan, and we will see you
later.
-Rick Chapple ('72)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/08/03
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45, '46, & '02), Marla Lowman ('55)
Gary Persons ('57), Margo Heiling ('57)
Jan Bollinger ('60), Sandy Finney ('60)
Jill Lange ('64), Jeff Michael ('65)
Dave Doran ('72)
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LUNCH TODAY: Portland/Vancouver Lunch
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barb Eckert Holloway ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Spencer Houck ('71)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02)
To: Marilyn Richey ('53)
Marilyn, fromer neighbor, good friend.
I wish you the very best, get well and love. Hope
you can make the Club 40 stuffing party in December.
-Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02) ~ Camano Island, WA - where
we had a long hot summer, including September and
early October. Then torrential rains with flooding
from a "pineappe express", now cold brrr cold. 26°,
22°, 24°, 22°, 27° cold the last 5 days. What's
going on? Is Jerry Falwell mad at us again?
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>>From: Marla Lowman Kenitzer ('55) & Sandy Finney Harvego ('60)
Re: Northern California - Sacramento Area Bomber Lunch
To: All Bombers in the Northern California and
Sacramento Areas (and of course anywhere else)
How about joining other Bombers for Lunch. No
reservations necessary! If you would like, you can email
Sandy or Marla that you will be at the luncheon. (It
would give us a better count)
DATE: November: 10, 2003 (Monday)
COFFEE TIME: 11:30 A.M.
LUNCH TIME: 12:30 P.M.
WHERE: Bradshaw's Restaurant
PHONE: (916) 362-3274
ADDRESS: 9647 Micron Avenue, Sacramento, CA
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 50 - go South on Bradshaw -
turn left at Micron (first signal light). Bradshaw's
is a half block on the right.
FOOD SELECTION: Regular Menu (breakfast or lunch -
prices are very reasonable)
All Bomber spouses and friends are welcome!
Bombers Have Fun
-Sandy Finney Harvego ('60) ~ Sacramento, CA
-Marla Lowman Kenitzer ('55) ~ West Point, CA
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>>From: Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) & Gary Persons ('57)
Re: Spokane Bomber Alumni Lunch
Before everyone gets busy with holiday activities . . .
LET'S GO TO LUNCH!
DATE: Sunday, November16
TIME: 11:30 AM Coffee/Beverages - 12:30 PM Lunch
PLACE: The Chapter (Look for green & gold balloons on their sign.)
ADDRESS: 105 East Mission (NE corner Ruby/Mission)
PRICE: Most lunches $6.95 - $8.95
The restaurant would like an approximate headcount, so
please make reservations by Friday, 11/14, to
All Bomber alums, spouses, and guests are welcome.
Remember to bring any RHS yearbooks you might have.
Bomber cheers,
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) and Gary Persons ('57)
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>>From: Margo Heiling Barron ('57)
Re: Danny Neth: Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial at West Richland
I visited the Moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
in West Richland this afternoon and remembered a '57
classmate, Corporal Danny A. Neth, whose name is listed
on Panel 5E, Line 121. He was born June 6, 1938, and
died as a casualty of war on March 5, 1966. Thanks,
Danny, for all of us. My prayers are with Danny's family
today. The moving wall in West Richland is open 24 hours
around the clock through this weekend.
-Margo Heiling Barron (Class of '57 Ahead of our time)
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>>From: Jill Lange Peterson ('64)
I want to express my regrets to the Patsy Noble Eichner
Family. Patsy was always special to all of the Doris and
Clarence Lange's family in Richland. We knew her from
when she was in high school and later engaged to my
brother, Gary. The engagement ended, but all of us felt
close to Patsy. Thank you so much for calling my mother
about Patsy's death. Patsy and Mom were always special
to each other, and I know my mom grieves Patsy's loss
deeply, as we all do. I send my sympathies from
Roseville, MN, a suburb of St. Paul. Patsy was a special
woman, and I cared for her very much. I so appreciated
that she came to my dad's funeral.
Rest in Peace, Patsy.
Love,
-Jill Lange Peterson ('64)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: Cool Desert Nights
To: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) and others...
Well, since you have given me the opportunity to
walk through this door, I will. Hopefully, when the time
to count the votes comes, there won't be any hanging
chads or other reasons for a recount!
When I first saw the article on moving the show, I
immediately flashed back to the mayor/city council of
Richland deciding it did not want to make Uptown
attractive to major mall developers. My dad always
reminds me... that is why the Columbia Center is in
Kennewick. Now, I don't want to be in a Tri-Cities
community hassle all these many years later... but I
think Cool Desert Nights should remain a Richland thing.
I may have mentioned in a previous post that many of the
SoCal communities have WEEKLY car shows. It brings
people to the area every week. Folks buy stuff at the
shops and bars and restaurants. Sometimes folks see
stuff and come back another time to buy (antiques,
furniture, clothing, etc.). Exposure (except in very
cold climates) is rarely harmful to merchants. What's
cheaper... to have folks come to the car show and see
your shop or buy an ad in the TC Herald every week? My
self, I love the car shows, and I'm not even a merchant
that can profit. But I am a dj that would be happy to be
involved with the show... AND have it remain a Richland
show.
There, that's better. Thank you for letting me share.
dj Jeff Michael ('65) ~ Richland - where it is STILL
unseasonably COLD! Or is it just my thin blood?
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Speaking of the Virtual Wall this is a link to the
information about Mark Black class of 1966, and our
first Vietnam casualty:
http://richlandbombers.1966.tripod.com/RIP/RIP66BlackMark66.htm
May you rest in peace, Mark, and all those who gave
their lives in Vietnam.
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Dave Doran ('72)
Re: Dan Raile ('72RIP)
Dan looked great and played in the band at our
recent 30-year reunion and now he's another of the
classmates we've lost way too soon. Being 49 or 50
years old is not enough excuse for leaving so early
and we just lost Matt Napora a few months ago so what's
up with that? It makes me want to get in touch again
with the old friends left along the way and now I can
realize how important those connections are.
Dan was a truly good regular guy that was one of
the only kids to befriend me when I moved to Richland
as a 7th grader and was genuinely nice to everyone
equally as well. We'll miss him.
It would be great to group together some of the old
classmates for a salmon feast to celebrate our late
friends and I'll be happy to supply the salmon. The N.W.
must have a pile of '72 babies in residence that could
swarm some local spot in remembrance and fun. What say?
-Dave Doran ('72)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/09/03
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Floyd Melton ('57), Ann Engel ('63)
Bob Grout ('66WB), Georgia Rushworth ('66)
Mike Howell ('68WB), Sheila Davis ('71)
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BOMBER LUNCH Today: Puget Sound/Fife
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dick Boehning ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kandy Smith Olson ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dick Pierce ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom Schildknecht ('70)
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>>From: Floyd Melton ('57)
To: Marilyn Richey ('53)
Here is wishing you the best. I remember the days at
West Gate Conoco it seems so long ago. I hope you are
getting better with each passing day and may peace be
your constant companion.
Re: Danny Neth ('57RIP)
When I was in Washington DC two years ago I made a
special visit to the Vietnam Memorial Wall just to look
up Danny Neth. It was an emotional moment that I will
never forget. I thought about Danny and football at the
Bomber games. He was the only person I ever saw that
could run with the ball having his chest just inches off
the ground and when he hit you it was as though a steam
roller had nailed you. What a guy and I had the privelege
to know him from the first grade on. Then to give his
life for our country. Everyone should take the time to
visit the Wall where ever it is as well as the Korean
memorial in DC... what an awesome site that is.
-Floyd Melton ('57)
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>>From: Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
Re: Portland/Vancouver luncheon
All Bomber Lunches website
Saturday the 8th of November we had our Bomber
luncheon with one new person joining us. We welcomed
Bill Lattin ('58).
In December we are having our Christmas Luncheon
on Saturday the 6th from 11:00 to 3:00 with a white
elephant exchange... hope to see many Bombers there.
November Attendees: Photographer, Ann Engel Schafer ('63),
Alan Porter ('67), Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60),
Jo Heidlebaugh ('74), Bill Lattin ('58), Leslie Swanson
Holman ('59), Ron Holman ('56), Tom Hemphill ('62), Fred
Schafer ('63), Len Rediske ('66) & wife Linda Rediske.
-Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: Moving Wall MRFA [Mobile Riverine Force Assoc.
Let's remember all Sailors and Army personnel that
served in the operation Mekone Delta, Viet-Nam.
Re: Fire engine #17 Southern California Wildfires
http://www.firebulletin.com/
Thought I would pass this video of an amazing fire
tornado near Fire engine off devore freeway.
-Bob Grout ('66WB)
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>>From: Georgia Rushworth ('66)
Re: Viet Nam Veterans
Let's not forget classmate, William David Dowd ('65RIP).
-Georgia Rushworth ('66)
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>>From: Mike Howell (68WB)
Re: Moving Wall
My apologies to any one that I didn't get to see
while I was in West Richland on Friday. It was such a
heart wrenching experience to visit and touch the wall.
Thank you Judie for the coffee and Phil for the
shoulder.
We came back across Chinook Pass and now I remember
why I like Snoqualmie better.
Re: Another subject
Carol and I had a wonderful visit with our monies in
the week we spent in Reno but we could really use a good
handy man now as we are both broke. We got home before
midnight last night and finally slept in our own bed. I
think the part I hate the most about traveling is not
waking up in my own bed.
Re: Cool Desert Nights
We are gearing up for next season and have added
much needed inventory to our booth and I will state out
front that as a Vendor if they move Cool Desert Nights
to Kennewick we won't be coming back for it.
Just putting in my two cents.
-Mike Howell (68WB)
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>>From: Sheila Davis Galloway ('71)
To: All Bombers
The following was an article recently published in
the RHS Sandstorm:
"......Looking for a clever way to say "Happy Birthday",
"Congratulations", "Good Luck" or just maybe "Hi" or "I
was thinking of you"? The Instrumental Music Boosters [IMB]
has just the answer: Bomber Bird "Bomb"ardment! For
$30.00 you can have someone's yard decorated with green
and gold "Bomber Birds". After a 24 hour landing, the
cluster of birds will migrate to their next destination
with the assistance of the Bomber Bird "Band"its. The
IMB is using the Bomber Bird "Bomb"ardment as a fun way
to raise money and awareness of the trip they have
coming up in May to perform at the dedication of the
WWII Memorial in Washington DC. If you'd like to order a
"bomb"ardment call ... or email us ........."
I thought perhaps those Bombers out there in the
world would be interested in knowing about this great
fund raiser. To see a picture of these green and gold
creatures, go onto the Richland High School Instrumental
Music page and click on Booster. www.BomberMusic.org
These kids are doing a great job for the high school
and they need all the help we can give them to get to
Washington DC and represent all of us Bombers.
Thanks. Maybe someone out there would be interested
in "bomb"arding my brother, Mike ('74)! Let me know.
-Sheila Davis Galloway ('71)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/10/03
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12 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Jay Siegel ('61), Tom Hann ('61)
Helen Cross ('62), KC Hammill ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Tami Schuchart ('68)
Entry from the Noble kids
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BOMBER LUNCH TODAY: No. Calif/Sacramento Area
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Johnson ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carl Dvorak ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dee Shipman Jones ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Fred Meeks ('73)
MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY TODAY
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>>From: Jay Siegel ('61)
Re: Trivia Question of the day!
For everyone at the Puget Sound luncheon today, how
about "Dick & Jerry's Fine Foods"?
allgallery.tripod.com/0000s/Uptown.html
Re: 10 November
Until shortly after I graduated in 1961, the 10th of
November held no special meaning to me except possible
the day before a holiday.
In 1961 I found out that the 10th of November is
the Marine Corps Birthday and after that, no matter
where I was or what I might be doing it became a day
of remembrances, a day when I stood a bit taller and
walked a bit brisker (even if I might be suffering a
slight case of malaise from a Ball the night before.
And so, I would like to offer a toast to all
Marines, their families and their friends:
Here's to our Country, our Corps and all those who are
not here to celebrate our 228th birthday - Semper Fi!
Clear blue skies and warm, gentle breezes
-Jay Siegel ('61) ~ Poulsbo, WA
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>>From: Tom Hann ('61)
Re: Pasty Nobel Eichner ('61RIP)
I too shall miss my friend Pasty Nobel Eichner ('61RIP)
She touched so many of our lives. The message below is
taken from her Memorial Folder. God Bless You and Keep
You Patsy
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Don't Grieve For Me
Don 't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I am following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all,
I could not stay another day,
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remembered Joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow,
I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-Tom Hann ('61)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Re: Danny Neth ('57RIP)
Whenever I see or hear about the Viet Nam Wall, I
am always reminded of Danny Neth. He played baseball on
my dad's American Legion baseball team, so I only knew
him from the coach's kid's perspective.
I add my prayers and thanks to the families of all
the brave men and women who have given their lives so
that we might continue to live in freedom.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: KC Hammill ('63)
Re: Semper Fi
For those BOMBERS who served
Captain Kangaroo turned 75 in June, which is odd,
because he's never looked a day under 75. (Birthday
6/27/27). It reminded me of the following story:
Some people have been offended that Lee Marvin is
buried in a grave alongside 3 and 4 star generals at
Arlington National Cemetery. His marker gives his name,
rank (PVT) and service (USMC). Nothing else.
Here's a guy who was only a famous movie star who
served his time. Why the heck does he rate burial with
these guys? Well, following is the amazing answer:
I always liked Lee Marvin, but did not know the
extent of his Corps experiences. In a time when many
Hollywood stars served their country in the armed
forces, often in rear-echelon posts where they were
carefully protected, only to be trotted out to perform
for the cameras in war bond promotions, Lee Marvin was
a genuine hero. He won the Navy Cross at Iwo Jima.
There is only one higher Naval award... the Medal
Of Honor. If that is a surprising comment on the true
character of the man, he credits his sergeant with an
even greater show of bravery.
Dialog From The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson:
His guest was Lee Marvin. Johnny said, "Lee, I'll bet a
lot of people are unaware that you were a Marine in the
initial landing at Iwo Jima... and that during the
course of that action you earned the Navy Cross and
were severely wounded."
"Yeah, yeah... I got shot square in the ass and
they gave me the Cross for securing a hot spot about
halfway up Suribachi... bad thing about getting shot up
on a mountain is guys gettin' shot hauling you down.
But Johnny, at Iwo I served under the bravest man I
ever knew... We both got the Cross the same day, but
what he did for his Cross made mine look cheap in
comparison. The dumb bastard actually stood up on RED
beach and directed his troops to move forward and get
the hell off the beach. That Sergeant and I have been
lifelong friends. When they brought me off Suribachi we
passed the Sergeant and he lit a smoke and passed it to
me lying on my belly on the litter and said, 'Where'd
they get you Lee?' Well Bob... if you make it home
before me, tell Mom to sell the outhouse!'
"Johnny, I'm not lying...Sergeant Keeshan was the
bravest man I ever knew.....
Bob Keeshan... You and the world know him as
Captain Kangaroo."
-KC Hammill ('63) ~ Bangor, Maine "COLD"
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Marine Corps birthday (11/10)
"DO NOT FORGET" by Ed Evans, MGySgt.,USMC (Ret.)
I sat in a movie theater watching "Schindler's
List," asked myself, "Why didn't the Jews fight back?"
Now I know why.
I sat in a movie theater, watching "Pearl Harbor"
and asked myself, "Why weren't we prepared?"
Now I know why.
Civilized people cannot fathom, much less predict,
the actions of evil people.
On September 11, dozens of capable airplane
passengers allowed themselves to be overpowered by a
handful of poorly armed terrorists because they did not
comprehend the depth of hatred that motivated their
captors.
On September 11, thousands of innocent people were
murdered because too many Americans naively reject
the reality that some nations are dedicated to the
dominance of others. Many political pundits, pacifists
and media personnel want us to forget the carnage. They
say we must focus on the bravery of the rescuers and
ignore the cowardice of the killers. They implore us to
understand the motivation of the perpetrators. Major
television stations have announced they will assist the
healing process by not replaying devastating footage of
the planes crashing into the Twin Towers.
I will not be manipulated.
I will not pretend to understand.
I will not forget.
I will not forget the liberal media who abused
freedom of the press to kick our country when it was
vulnerable and hurting.
I will not forget that CBS anchor Dan Rather
preceded President Bush's address to the nation with
the snide remark, "No matter how you feel about him, he
is still our president."
I will not forget that ABC TV anchor Peter Jennings
questioned President Bush's motives for not returning
immediately to Washington, DC and commented, "We're all
pretty skeptical and cynical about Washington."
And I will not forget that ABC's Mark Halperin
warned if reporters weren't informed of every little
detail of this war, they aren't "likely -- nor should
they be expected -- to show deference."
I will not isolate myself from my fellow Americans
by pretending an attack on the USS Cole in Yemen was
not an attack on the United States of America.
I will not forget the Clinton administration
equipped Islamic terrorists and their supporters with
the world's most sophisticated telecommunications
equipment and encryption technology, thereby
compromising America's ability to trace terrorist
radio, cell phone, land lines, faxes and modem
communications.
I will not be appeased with pointless, quick
retaliatory strikes like those perfected by the
previous administration.
I will not be comforted by "feel-good, do nothing"
regulations like the silly "Have your bags been under
your control?" question at the airport.
I will not be influenced by so called, "anti war
demonstrators" who exploit the right of _expression to
chant anti-American obscenities.
I will not forget the moral victory handed the
North Vietnamese by American war protesters who reviled
and spat upon the returning Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors
and Marines.
I will not be softened by the wishful thinking of
pacifists who chose reassurance over reality.
I will embrace the wise words of Prime Minister
Tony Blair who told Labor Party conference, "They have
no moral inhibition on the slaughter of the innocent.
If they could have murdered not 7,000 but 70,000, does
anyone doubt they would have done so and rejoiced in
it?
There is no compromise possible with such people,
no meeting of minds, no point of understanding with
such terror. Just a choice: defeat it or be defeated by
it. And defeat it we must!"
I will force myself to:
- hear the weeping
- feel the helplessness
- imagine the terror
- sense the panic
- smell the burning flesh
- experience the loss
- remember the hatred.
I sat in a movie theater, watching "Private Ryan"
and asked myself, "Where did they find the courage?"
Now I know.
We have no choice. Living without liberty is not
living.
-- Ed Evans, MGySgt., USMC (Ret.)
Not as lean, Not as mean, But still a Marine.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Sheila Davis Galloway ('71)
Re: Bomber Bird "Bomb"ardment
I wish I lived in Richland... we (my daughters
and I) are always toilet papering houses for birthdays
and other events, but this is such a cool idea! I hope
they are very successful... maybe we will see lots of
pictures in the Sandstorm of Bombers who have been
"bomb"arded (geez, is there even such a word???)
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - we had rain
yesterday and into the evening... LOVE IT!
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Vets (for November 10th and 11th)
I just realized I won't be next to my trusty
computer on the Marine Corps Birthday. So maybe Maren
(or Richard as the case may be) can run this on the 10th
as that is a day of pride and some infamy for all the
Marine Bombers out there including me.
I used to try and name all the Marines/Bombers but
it has become very difficult for me to recall them
all... At R2K, number 32 ('63) and I had planned to
have a picture taken of all the Marines we could round
up... he thought the Sarge was organizing and I thought
is was the Captain that was doing it... as can happen
when the chain of command fails, I should have assigned
it to Cpl. Heidlebaugh ('65) and we could have blamed it
on him... but since I thought... well, I already said
what I thought... (there I go thinking again)... So... I
have many of you in mind and you know I have you in my
heart... Hopefully this weekend I'll be lucky enough to
hook up with one Marine (Maddy ('67) for a little
R&R)... So what I am saying here is that for all my
fellow Juggies, For all the Doggies, Squids and Flyboys
in Bomberdom and for all the Bombers in the world, let's
take a few minutes and remember the folks that gave of
themselves and those who gave all of themselves... let's
stop a moment and murmur a thankful "Welcome Home and
a Job Well Done"... That's what my Pop put on a huge
Crimson and gold sign in front of his house when I came
home... I've told the story before about how I didn't
actually go "home" when I got back but spent a month
with the Hell's Angels who had taken many of us in to
help us get used to the Land of the big PX again and to
shelter us from the slings and arrows and all that...
my dad told me just before he died that he knew I didn't
come to see them right away when I got back... he
carried that with him for many years... and that's all
he said about it... so for 11 of us who made it back
and for the 85,000 who didn't and for all those who
went before us and those who have come after us...
THANK YOU!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
To: Bill Wingfield ('67)
Just wanted to say "Hi", it is so fun to hear from
old friends over this website. You and your family will
have a great time being home for Christmas, be sure and
tell Jan hi from me.
I would love to be coming home for Christmas. My
sister Teri ('70) and her family will be coming to my
home in Scottsdale, AZ this year. It will be sunny and
warm and we will have Christmas dinner out on the patio
around the pool.
Enjoy your trip home.
-Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
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>>From: Dan, Larry, Betty and Lynn Noble
Re: Thank You from Patsy Noble's Family
To all of our friends:
We can't begin to express our thanks to all of you
for the outpouring of support and sympathy given to our
Noble family during this difficult time.
Patsy's funeral service and life celebration on
Saturday, November 8th was a wonderful tribute to
her life and recognized her many civic and social
contributions during her short 60 years. She had such
a positive effect on the community during her life as
evidenced by the many who attended her service.
While Patsy will be missed by all, we feel comforted
that she is with our sister, Becky ('69RIP), and finally
without pain in eternal peace.
Your thoughts, prayers and support are appreciated
by all of Patsy's family, especially our parents, MR and
Betty who send their love and a heartfelt thank you to
everyone.
Warm regards,
-Dan ('57), Larry ('60), Betty ('63) and Lynn ('72) Noble
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Funeral Notice scanned
>>Helen Zepp Hamanne ~ Class of 1960 ~ 1/42 - 10/1/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/11/03 - VETERANS' DAY
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7 Bombers and 1 Bomber (?) funeral notice today:
Jeanie Walsh ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Shirley Carlisle ('65), John Allen ('66)
Doug Ufkes ('68), Steve Piippo ('70)
Diane Carpenter ('72)
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Editors' Note:
Well, we would like to think that we ran an item in
yesterday's Sandstorm as an experiment; you know, like a
test to see if all of our readers were paying attention
to what appeared in their favorite newsletter. But it
was not an experiment. It was a mistake.
We refer, of course, to Gary Behymer's ('64)
contribution of a statement written by an Ed Evans,
MGySgt., USMC (Ret.). In retrospect we realize that the
item was bound to infuriate many of you. It was not
the sort of thing that you expect to encounter in the
Sandstorm. Also, it violated one of our editorial
policies: it was an opinion piece not written by a
Bomber or a Bomber's relative.
Please accept our apologies.
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bev Coates Karns ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don Eckert ('64)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Jerry Boyd ('52) & Patsy McGregor Boyd ('54WB)
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>>From: Jeanie Walsh Williamson ('63)
Happy Birthday to all the "Bomber" Marines.
And a very special thank you to all the Veterans,
regardless if you are a "Bomber" or not.
-Jeanie Walsh Williamson (Gold Metal Class of '63)
Wife of a Marine Captain
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
My thanks to those 1964 class members who served
their country! Here are some that live in our hearts...
Mike Alexander (Navy),
Jim Judd,
Bobby Keplinger
John Marshall,
Dennis Smith,
William Trujillo
Bruce Whiteside,
Garry Wilson
...still others we salute!
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ now living in downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Shirley Carlisle ('65)
I just received word that my Dear Friend and class
mate Barbara Hosack Busch ('65) passed away in Spokane.
After graduation Barb became an Army nurse and was a
Viet Nam Veteran. Barb was so proud to have served her
country. I want to extend my sympathy to Barb's family.
-Shirley Carlisle ('65)
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>>From: John Allen ('66)
Re: Veteran's Day Message
While sitting at my favorite watering hole between
November and June, with some regularity, the
conversation turns to who was the greatest basketball
player ever to play the game. Michael Jordan's name
still comes up most frequently but, as time passes, less
and less does one hear the name of the man who still
holds the most individual records in the game. I believe
the count is still over 50 of them and, as great as
Michael Jordan was, he doesn't even come close to that
number owned by the great Wilt Chamberlain. The point of
this comment is that, as a society, we tend to forget
FAR too quickly, the history we knew so well only
yesterday and very often, we fail to see what is right
in front of our face. So it is for this societal failing
that I make the further comment which is really the
point of this Veteran's Day note.....
All those Bomber Vets out there, and most of their
families, already know this simple truth, but it is
something for the rest to consider every November 11th,
every Memorial Day, every Thanksgiving, every Christmas,
or almost any day, really. Simply stated; to the extent
that FREEDOM exists anywhere around the globe today,
there is no organization as responsible for it during
the last century, as the United States Military and
those civilian leaders who have had the courage to use,
or simply threaten to use, its awesome power toward that
end. So, the next time you are tempted to criticize this
country's role in the world, hold your tongue for just
an instant while you honestly consider that undeniable
fact, along with those millions who have provided, and
continue to provide you, the umbrella of relative safety
under which you sleep soundly at night.
-John Allen ('66)
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>>From: Doug Ufkes ('68)
Re: Old Friends
Not only do we need to remember the vets but also the
folks in the field right now. Jim Mattis ('68) is
still in Iraq as far as I know and still leading from
the front. My prayers are with him.
I see in the last edition that Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
lives in Scottsdale, AZ and I would like to extend on
invitation to her to attend our next all Bomber luncheon
here in Tucson... it is planned right now for sometime
in February or March. Also, Tami, if you know of any
other Bombers in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area please let
them know about these get-togethers.
Some of us are currently thinking about the idea of
having a Tucson area-Phoenix area luncheon in Casa
Grande sometime in the next year or so and would like to
get in contact with all the folks in the Phoenix area
that graduated from RHS. From what I understand they
also have luncheons every so often.
-Doug Ufkes ('68)
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[See AllLunches.tripod.com/ for pictures of both
Phoenix and Tucson lunches plus information about ALL
Bomber lunches (that I know about). -Maren]
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>>From: Steve Piippo ('70)
To: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Thank you for the Mark S. Black Vietnam Wall
Memorial web site. I had remembered Mark Black for many
years. He is buried across from HAPO in the rear of the
cemetery. As a little kid early on Saturday mornings in
Chief Jo gym Mark would be there with his long, lean,
black curly hair and protruding ears. He would gently
toss me a basketball so I could put it between my legs
and heave it to the rim. Mark did this many Saturday
mornings and was very patient with the coach's little
kid. We made a tracing of his name.
-Steve Piippo ('70)
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>>From: Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
Re: Birthday Wishes
Happy Birthday to Dee Shipman Jones ('72) - this
will be in the Sandstorm a day late, but oh well. I'm
looking forward to lunch Wed.! (BTW, to anyone who knows
Dee but hasn't seen her for awhile - she looks fantastic
- always has, always will I'm sure :)
Re: Marine Corps Birthday (11/10)
We're flying a Marine Corps flag today; my husband
is a non-active Marine. (Is that the right term? I know
there's no such thing as a former Marine, or ex-Marine.)
Re: The note from KC Hammill ('63)
Sorry, but the Lee Marvin/Captain Kangaroo story
is an urban legend. Both were Marines, and Lee Marvin
did receive a Purple Heart, was shot in the posterior,
and is buried at Arlington. But Lee saw action at
Saipan, not Iwo Jima, and the Captain never did see
action - he enlisted toward the end of the war,
evidently.
www.snopes.com and www.urbanlegends.com
are excellent sources for verifying stories that may
arouse suspicions. And no one should feel bad about
believing any of these stories that are so common,
especially on the internet - even the most suspicious
and wary of us have been taken in by different stories.
They all sound so plausible.
-Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Ed Montgomery (Bomber? Class of '78?) ~ 6/19/60 - 11/8/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Barbara Barron ('50), Marla Lowman ('55)
Tom Hughes ('56), Helen Cross ('62)
Linda Reining ('64), Patti Snider ('65)
Georgia Rushworth ('66), Rick Maddy ('67)
Bruce Strand ('69), Carol Lancaster ('79)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY 11/12 or 11/14: Michael West Rivers ('68)
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>>From: Barbara Barron Doyle ('50)
I would like to remind our classmates of two
veterans of the Korean war. Jerry Dunn and Red Foster.
They were in the class of 1949. Red died during the war
and Jerry served and returned to his wife Rose. He died
last year leaving his wife and two sons. I'm sure there
were others but these two were dear friends of mine and
I remember them on Veterans' Day.
-Barbara Barron Doyle ('50)
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>>From: Marla Jo Lowman Kenitzer ('55)
Re: Sacramento Bomber Luncheon
All Bomber Lunches website
The Sacramento Area Luncheon was really great. We
had 14 alumni - graduates from 1947 to 1960. We learned
more about dear old Col Hi (Richland High) and the
different areas that we all migrated from (except one
who was a local - quite a storyteller). Those attending
were Gordon Weir ('47), Delores Ely (spouse), Ken Ely ('49),
Ann Clancy Andrews ('50), Jan Nussbaum Sinderson ('55),
Jack Sinderson ('53), Patti Gant (spouse) and Phil Gant ('54),
Jeanne Richardson Scott ('54) and "Scotty" Scott (spouse),
Marla Lowman Kenitzer ('55), Harold Kenitzer ('54),
Deanna Case Ackerman ('55), and Sandy Finney Harvego ('60).
We are planning another luncheon after the holidays
and will announce the particulars so that others in the
area may want to join us. This was a fun day and we are
looking forward to seeing everyone (and any who couldn't
make it this time) next year!! If you know anyone in our
area who doesn't read the "Sandstorm" let them know that
we would love to have them join us.
Bombers do have fun and of course we recognized each
other!!!
-Marla Jo Lowman Kenitzer ('55) and Sandy Finney Harvego ('60)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: Uptown
I found this picture of the Deli in Uptown. I think
this was taken in about 1950. Is this the one that was
discussed at the Fife lunch?
AllGallery.tripod.com/0000s/UptownTourS.html
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I've just recovered from a fun filled 2 weeks of
visiting with my Japanese friends who were here in the
US visiting from Tokyo. They speeded up their plans and
arrived about a year before expected, so they ended
up doing NYCity alone, and I drove up and met them in
Niagara Falls. We had a great tour of the Falls, except
we didn't get to go on the boat as it doesn't float
this late in the year. Then we drove on up to see Fort
Niagara and the Indian reservation up there. We happened
to be looking at the display of local American Indian
art when one of their tribe came and spoke with us, and
really gave them a good idea of what an American Indian
feels about life in general.
I'd like to thank the several Bombers who emailed me
many helpful suggestions about the Falls area. It is
truly a beautiful spot in our country, and I think my
Japanese friends really enjoyed visiting there.
I cannot say they really appreciated the American
habit of long car drives. It took 2 long days of driving
with many stops to get them here to Indiana, and then
they just weren't up to any more long car drives, so we
didn't make it to see my son and former classmate of
Mica's at Purdue in West Layfayette.
We did get to see the Cincinnati Art Museum, and
Eden Park, and the former train museum here where we see
the Omnimax film on Lewis and Clark. It was filmed from
the air much of the time and give them a glimpse of the
west, and I did manage to find a covered bridge here in
Indiana for them to see.
All too soon my husband and I drove them to
Pittsburgh where they took Amtrak back to NYC, as they
wanted their last day to be in the Big Apple before
returning to Toyko. My friend had studied about
Pittsburgh when she was in school in Japan, and wanted
to see it. I'm hopeful they somehow caught a glimpse of
the Amish on the train ride back to NYC, as I was able
to find a town with Underground RR history and a walking
tour, but no Amish close to Cincinnati.
One other interesting side light: on my drive to
Niagara Falls to meet them, I found a family related
museum I'd heard about in western NY. Colden, NY turned
out to be about a half hour from Buffalo, NY where I
stayed with a friend who'd just moved from Cincinnati.
Well, Bobby ('62), Allan ('59), Carol ('64), Roy ('65),
and Duane ('78?), Sheri ('80?), Scott ('84?), Cameron ('01?),
Whitney, and MacKenzie, (almost forgot my younger
cousins who are also Bombers), I'm a Buffum, you're a
Buffum, we all are Buffums since Issac Cross married
into their family in l861. Among other things Delores
Richter, the museum curator and distant cousin to us
showed me was a picture of our Cross grandparents.
Imagine my surprise when I didn't recognize them. I
promised to send Delores a correct copy of a photo
of the Cross grandparents I knew. We do have some
interesting ancestors. I hope to do some research on
them and report back. One was quite involved in the
Underground Railroad, and one was involved in the Great
Locomotive Raid in l862 when Union soldiers stole a RR
engine from the Confederate Army. He went to prison for
it too and got a Medal of Honor.
Sorry, Maren I don't know the year all of my cousins
graduated. The last two are still in high school
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ from West Harrison, IN - where
it is threatening to give us a dusting of snow later
this week, but it's been a beautiful fall all in all
A few frosts, but not a real hard killing frost yet.
The little lake has been visited by a few migrating
ducks this fall. How about those Cougs?? They may
make it to the Rose bowl again this year!!
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: John Allen ('66)
Re: 11/11/03 Sandstorm entry
I have one word for what you wrote: AMEN!!!!!!!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - I am slowly
getting things ready for our Christmas Bomber
gathering at my house on December 7th, 2003... I
will be adding a reminder, along with directions to
my house, in a few more weeks. I'm looking forward
to meeting and greeting all the "newbies" who have
said they plan on coming to this one.
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>>From: Patti Snider Miller ('65)
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Barbara
Hosack Busch ('65). My condolences to her family. A
moment of silence today for her and the other veterans
who have fought to keep "our land of the free". I was at
the Wall on Saturday in West Richland and was amazed how
many men and women we have lost and had the courage to
fight for our country. Like Steve Pippo ('70) I looked
up Mark Black ('66RIP) on The Wall. I took a photo of
his name with a digital camera and the pictures turned
out great. I was very impressed with the presentations
and the help the volunteers were to help find a name,
and to just talk. Thank you all who were involved with
getting the Wall so we could see it.
Thank you veterans and all servicemen and women for
serving our great country!
-Patti Snider Miller ('65) ~ Richland - where it's 51° at 10am
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>>From: Georgia Rushworth ('66)
Re: Mark Black ('66RIP)
How many of you remember what a hard time Mark Black
used to give Mr. Harvey (and vise versa) while we were
going to Chief Jo? What really sticks out in my mind was
9th grade math class. Just the name "Mark Black" always
makes me smile. Mark was a character, and someone we
have all grown to greatly respect. I have been to his
grave several times over the years. He is buried at
Resthaven Cemetary just off of Williams. RIP our friend.
I want to pay tribute to my dad, George Rushworth,
a Marine who was there when they raised the flag on Iwo
Jima. I miss you.
-Georgia Rushworth ('66)
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: There is always that 10%
To: Diane Carpenter Kipp ('72)
Hi Diane
I am a former Marine. The once a Marine, always a
Marine is very true... and non-active Marine is same-o
same-o. The Marine Corps is the same today as it was
yesterday and will be tomorrow. And just because one
survives the nature of the beast doesn't make them a
hero. Although I am an old man and can only hope such a
day will never arrive, I can still pull a trigger for
the Corps. In other words, for the other Marines around
me. I am not as sure about pulling a trigger for
country, God, or apple pie, but that is only because
I am a cynical, untrusting, no such thing as truth,
Vietnam Vet with his PTSD kicking in. Where are those
pills? I suppose one would need only to be out in the
middle of no where with their only world being the
twelve with you, dying for your country, while the folks
at home are dumping their frustration on... well, you
know that story. Nevertheless, one function remains the
same. When a young man or woman joins the Marine Corps,
the Marine Corps tells them where they are going and who
they are shooting - no questions asked - do or die -
sir, yes sir (hence: what does country, God, or apple
pie got to do with it?). Of course, this is me and
certainly not the opinion of other former, non-active
Marines. The only ex-Marine I know is Lee Harvey Oswald
and they are still not sure about him.
Hope all had a great Veterans Day. Our servicemen
and women are in one hundred twenty countries worldwide
spreading our good cheer and winning the hearts and
minds for whatever reason. Yes, rumor is we are spread
thin. Do your best to support these brave souls in
whichever way you deem right. Do not send boot camp
recruits cookies. Watch your six. We are at war, even if
you want to pretend we are not. It's a good day to be
alive.
Semper Fi,
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Bruce Strand ('69)
Re: Phoenix-Tucson lunch
To: Doug Ufkes ('68)
I am interested in a Tucson-Phoenix luncheon in
Casa Grande. Anytime is fine by me. Please add me to
your list.
Thanks,
-Bruce Strand ('69)
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>>From: Carol Lancaster ('79)
Re: Trying to find Jim Davis
Hello fellow Bombers,
There was a guy that went to Col-Hi for only 2 years
I believe. He was a gymnast his name is Jim Davis. He
attended the Mormon church next to Dairy Queen in
Richland. Could anyone happen to know where I might
find him? Maybe some of the guys from that Branch? Reed
Swallow, Randy Rhoten, or ladies Lisa Roos, Dawn Olson,
Nette Perkins, Lynette Powell. I used to live next door
to Bishop Worth. Does any of this ring any bells for
anyone?
Thank you for your help.
-Carol Lancaster ('79) ~ in Central Oregon
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14 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Jack Dawson ('52)
Tom Hughes ('56), Gary Persons ('57)
Jan Bollinger ('60), Richard Anderson ('60)
Betty Neal ('62), Lynn Johnson ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Bob Grout ('66WB)
Georgia Rushworth ('66), Pam Ehinger ('67)
Doug Ufkes ('68), Fran Teeple ('68)
Ruth Russell ('71)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol Carson Renaud ('60)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Veterans
Lot's of impressive stuff on veterans the last
couple of days.
To: beautiful Barbara Barron Doyle ('50)
I did not know that Red Foster died in the Korean
war. I didn't know him well but honor him now. I did
know Jerry Dunn very well and miss him much. Another
good friend, Hibert Askew ('45RIP) is still missing in
action in Korea.
God bless all.
-Dick McCoy, from the Tin Can Class of '45
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>>From: Jack Dawson ('52)
Re: Col Hi Veterans
Another of the Korean War veterans was Sid Foreman (51).
Sid once said he never was so cold for so long as during
his tour of the Korean front. Although Sid was a horn
player for the Col Hi marching band he never learned to
appreciate the North Korean trumpets during their build
up to an attack. Sid died two years ago after a long
career at Battelle as a designer of special transducers.
-Jack Dawson ('52)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: November Puget Sound/Fife Lunch
All Bomber Lunches website
We had a good turnout this last Sunday at the Fife
lunch. One thing that we tried for the first time, and
I think it was great, was to have everyone talk a little
bit about something they have done that was interesting.
This started a number of very interesting conversations
and brought up memories of things over the years. Patti
Jones Ahrens ('60) announced that she is quitting
smoking so everyone needs to get behind her and give
her encouragement. I quit a 2-pack-a-day habit in 1985
and have not regretted it one bit. It was good to see
Len ('66) and Linda Rediske who came up from Portland.
They talked Len's sister Patricia Rediske Weatherman ('63)
into attending along with Patricia's husband, Jim. Tom
Hoffman ('47 & '48) was back and it was great to see him
again. Al Stephens ('66), Allan Avery ('54), Jay Siegel ('61),
Jim McDougal ('57), Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49),
Irl French ('51), John Zimmer ('66), Agnes Hughes,
Jessica Blessing and Tom Hughes ('56_ were all there
as well.
Hope to see everyone next month.
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Gary Persons ('57) and Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
Re: Reminder - Spokane Bomber Lunch on Sunday
DATE: Sunday, November 16th
TIME: 11:30 AM Coffee/Beverages - 12:30 PM Lunch
PLACE: The Chapter (Look for green & gold balloons on their sign.)
ADDRESS: 105 East Mission (NE corner Ruby/Mission)
PRICE: Most lunches $6.95 - $8.95
The restaurant would like an approximate head count, so
please make reservations by Friday, 11/14, to
Bomber Cheers,
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) and Gary Persons ('57)
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>>From: Richard Anderson ('60)
Re: tumbleweed
Well, well, well. Things sure have changed here in
Bombeville over the years. A couple of days ago we had a
pretty good breeze spring up around here and a bunch of
tumbleweeds got uprooted and ended up strewn about the
Tri-cities. So what, you ask? Well, that second worst of
all daily newspapers, the Tri-City Herald, deemed it to
be of such import that they wrote it up, complete with
a color picture, on the *front page* of the rag.
I remember one day back in the fall or winter,
probably about 1957 or '58, when one of those Chinooky-
type breezes ran through the area and deposited a crop
of tumbleweeds along the west side of Uptown from
sidewalk to roofline maybe six-weeds deep. I was in
Thrifty Drugs and went back to the lunch counter until
somebody came by to dig us out. Don't think it made the
paper.
-Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Betty Neal Brinkman ('62)
To: Ken Neal ('57)
I'd like to wish my big brother, Ken, a very happy
birthday on November 14th. Enjoy your special day in
Texas style --- make it the biggest and best!
-Betty Neal Brinkman ('62)
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>>From: Lynn Johnson Andrews ('63)
Re: Ute Richter, Col High exchange student ('60)
Dear Sandstorm,
During the school year 1959 to 1960, my family
had the privilege of having a German foreign exchange
student live with us for a full year. The year that I
was in 9th grade at Chief Joe and my sister Kay (’61)
was a junior at Col High, Ute Richter became a special
addition to our family.
When she first came to Richland, we tried to give
her a flavor of the US. We didn't want her to think the
whole country was like Richland and eastern Washington,
so took several trips, to California and Lake Tahoe,
showed her a taste of the old West at the Pendleton
Round-up, and also went to Seattle for Thanksgiving and
holiday shopping.
Ute loved languages. She studied French as well as
English while at Col Hi. I have many memories of Ute
asking about the meanings of words and their usage as
she worked on perfecting her English skills. She
constantly asked the fine shades of meaning between
words. I remember her asking to explain big, large,
huge, and great. When she asked me to explain a Peanuts
cartoon strip verbal exchange between Lucy and Charlie
Brown, it was difficult to explain the wry, low-key
humor. When she didn't know a particular word, she would
try a similar one. One evening she told us that there
was an animal in the bathtub. On investigation, it
turned out to be a spider, a word which she quickly
learned!
Ute graduated with the class of ’60. After her
return to Germany, she was hired by Lufthansa Airlines
and worked several years as a stewardess, traveling to
many countries. My parents lived in New York State in
the late 60’s and early 70’s, and Ute was able to visit
them several times on flight layovers.
Later, Ute went back to college in Germany and got
her teacher’s credential. For many years, she taught
English and French to students at the mid-school level.
On a couple occasions I made the mistake of trying to
write to her in German, with my scraps of vocabulary I
picked up in four years studying the language. Like a
good school teacher, she returned my letters to me,
complete with grammar corrections!
Ute retired from teaching about four years ago. Not
content to sit back, she did what she enjoyed most,
learning languages. She went back to college and studied
Greek, which she had always wanted to learn.
My mother, Phyllis Johnson, kept in close touch with
Ute over the years, and was able to visit Ute in Germany
on a couple occasions and meet Ute's parents. In 1998,
Ute and Mom met in London for a week and I was fortunate
to go along, at my mother’s expense, as general
organizer and suitcase carrier. The last time that we
saw Ute was in the autumn of 2001 when she visited Mom
in Bellevue. During that trip Ute, my mom, sister Kay (’61)
and I ate together at a restaurant, and we realized that
was the first time that the four of us had been together
since Ute left the US in the summer of 1960.
If you have read this far, you are probably wondering
why I am writing to the Sandstorm now and reminiscing
about Ute. Last year, when my father Douglas Johnson,
was diagnosed with terminal cancer, I wrote to Ute to
let her know about his illness. In the course of
exchanging letters, she told me that she had also had a
bout with cancer, but thanks to treatment, she seemed to
be clear of her cancer.
Apparently that was not the case. A couple weeks ago
I received a short note from some people in Germany who
were probably friends of Ute. With my almost-forgotten
German, I will try to translate:
"Wenn die Kraft zu Ende geht, ist Erlosung eine Gnade.
Nach langer, schwerer Krankheit verstarb am 24.09.2003
Ute Richter geb. 24.02.1941 Es trauern um sie ihre
Freunde. Gerda und Klaus Rau."
"When strength is at an end, deliverance is a blessing.
After a long and difficult illness, Ute Richter passed
away on 24 September 2003. Born 24 February 1941. Her
friends are grieving for her. Gerda and Klaus Rau."
Unfortunately there was no return address on the
envelope, so I have no way of contacting her friends or
learning anything more about Ute.
I hope that some of Ute's friends from Col Hi
remember her.
Goodbye, my friend.
-Lynn Johnson Andrews ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Washington Business Magazine Nov/Dec 2003
Noticed a nice piece in the Washington Business
magazine for this month entitled "Tri-Cities" An Island
of Prosperity", with mention of Sam Volpentest. Wasn't
it Sam that 'ran' his cigar shaped boat, with a
bizillion horsepower, up and down the river?
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ Now living in obscure rural
America, i.e. Colfax, WA... home of the Codger
Pole and 3 stop lights.
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: Veterans Day
I want to thank Georgia Rushworth ('66) for
remembering Mark Black ('66RIP). Thanks so much and
I do remember him when I was in 10th grade at Col Hi.
-Bob Grout (U.S.N.) 67-71 ('66WB)
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>>From: Georgia Rushworth ('66)
Re: Uptown ~ AllGallery.tripod.com/0000s/Uptown.html
To: Tom Hughes ('56)
Thank you for the pictures of Uptown! I love
anything that has to do with the history of the Tri-
Cities. Every Saturday night the three of us kids would
go to Johnny's Delicatessen with my dad. We would come
home with 2 beers (for my parents) and 3 Bubble-Ups (for
the kids). Then we would watch the TV and eat popcorn.
Johnny's was right around the corner from the Spudnut
Shop. My friends and I would buy "Near Beer" there when
we were kids! Oh such memories! The world was good back
then. Remember when all it took to get into the movies
was a receipt? Saturdays we would go to Thrifty Drugs,
buy a bag of sunflower seeds for a nickel (to get the
receipt) and go to the scary movies, where we would
scream our brains out!
-Georgia Rushworth ('66)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger Nassen ('67)
Re: Veterans Day
Well I seem to be a day late and a dollar short...
but then that's me! Maddy you're my favorite Marine or
ex Marine or what ever you call yourself! You've been my
friend way to long to worry about it! I'm just so very
glad you made it home from that Place. You my friend are
the Best! Thank you!
Now I need all the Bomber Prayers there are out
there! My son is leaving for Iraq on November 13th.
He'll be going to Kabala. So please keep him in your
prayers.
Also on the 13th my mother is have surgery, so one
more for the prayer chain.
Thank you all! Most of all thank you to the men and
women that fought to keep us free.
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger Nassen (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Doug Ufkes ('68)
Re: Jim Mattis ('68)
Maren,
As you may know a 1968 grad is in Iraq right now,
the Sandstorm has printed some things about him. I just
ran the Google Search Engine entering General James
Mattis and found many new articles regarding him and
his Marines from March up to Mid Sept. You may want
to print this in the Sandstorm.
-Doug Ufkes ('68)
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>>From: Fran Teeple Wolf ('68)
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
I have appreciated all the Veterans Day submissions.
My husband, John, left for Da Nang on New Year's Day,
1969. He spent most of his three years over there,
on the river, calling in co-ordinates for the bomb
launchers. I thank him often for his service for all
of us. Thank you to those Bombers, men and women, who
also served.
Rick - why did you say not to send cookies to boot
camp? And what does "Watch your six" mean?
-Fran Teeple Wolf ('68)
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>>From: Ruth Russell Pierson ('71)
To: The class of 1967
Here is a challenge. Can anyone identify any of the
second graders in the Marcus Whitman photos I am
attaching?
richlandbombers.1967.tripod.com/gs/67MW2nd-XX.html
richlandbombers.1967.tripod.com/gs/1957MW-XmasPlay.htm
I don't even know the teacher in the class photo,
just my brother, Lloyd ('67), and Peggy Sundberg ('67),
a family friend. My brother is in Arizona, or I would
ask him to help. The snapshot is of the 1957 Christmas
play, and the kids in the choir robes are '67 alumni. If
anyone comes up with any answers [click the link on the
page and let the webmaster know].
-Ruth Russell Pierson ('71)
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Jack Lowrey ('49), Dick Pierard ('52)
Tom Hughes ('56), Howard Kirz ('60)
Bob Cross ('62), Ed Wood ('62)
Helen Cross ('62), Joanna Faulkner ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Bob Grout ('66WB), Georgia Rushworth ('66)
Brad Upton ('74), Kerry A. Steichen ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ken Neal ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Michael West Rivers ('68WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Jo Garrison Miller ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Duane Cross ('79)
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>>From: Jack Lowery ('49)
Re: Vets
Like to mention Don Pick ('48). Lost in his F-4 out
of Da Nang sometime in the late '60s or early '70s. Used
to build models with Don when we both lived at Camp
Hanford in the '40s. Great guy.
-Jack Lowery ('49)
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
Speaking of tumbleweeds, one of my favorite pictures
is one the folks took of brother Burt ('59) standing
beside a huge tumbleweed that was bigger than he. It is
nice to remember here in cold and rainy New England that
such dry land plants still exist.
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Nick Nelson ('56) called me the other night to tell
me that his Daughter-in-Law, that is stationed in the
Pentagon with the JAG offices, worked for the Warrent
Officer, CWO 5 Sharon Swartworth, that was one of the
people killed in the Blackhawk that was shot down in
Tikrit. Command Sgt. Maj. Cornell Gilmore also from the
same unit as CWO 5 Swartworth was also killed. The next
day my Grandson, Chris Blessing, called his mother from
Baghdad. He had been with a convoy to Tikrit and saw the
explosion when the Blackhawk went down. Chris has been
in Iraq since last March and will not be home until next
May. We pray for him all of the time.
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Howard Kirz ('60)
Re: Remembering Ute Richter (exchange student '60)
Thanks so much to Lynn Johnson Andrews ('63) for the
lovely memories of Ute Richter, German exchange student
who graduated with our class. I remember Ute well, her
laugh, her irrepressible desire to speak "American" and
her multinational Bomber spirit. I know a number of our
classmates join you and Kay in grieving her loss. Thanks
again for writing.
-Howard Kirz ('60) ~ Bainbridge Island
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>>From: Bob Cross ('62)
I would like to wish my "little" brother Duane ('79)
a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY today (the 14th). Since he is a
younger brother, he must be celebrating his 20 something
birthday because I cannot be much older than 40. Anyway,
have a good time on your birthday brother and know that
your siblings are all thinking about you.
-Bob Cross ('62)
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>>From: Ed Wood ('62)
Re: Long car drives
Helen Cross Kirk's ('62) comment on the effect a
long car drive had on her Japanese friends brings to
mind an experience I had in college. Four of us drove
from Claremont, CA to New York in the summer of '65.
This took four days, as the interstates were just
getting up to speed at that time. One of our group was
an exchange student from Taiwan who had little travel
experience. Driving across the nearly empty expanses of
the Mohave Desert, parts of Arizona and New Mexico, she
was filled with wonder. Why didn't we do something with
all this empty land?
-Ed Wood ('62)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I remember Ute Richter ('60RIP) well, as I was a
member of CUP church and youth group, and I was also an
ICYE exchange student myself. I am sorry to learn of her
death, and I thank you Lynn for the lovely reminder of
her life.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN - where the
temperature dropped almost 30 degrees yesterday
evening and we had a tornado watch for several
hours. The wind blew like it came from the Arctic
Ocean last night. It's still blustery, but sunny
today, and cooler outside. I'll soon be venturing
out, but right now I can watch the little waves
blow across the surface of the little lake that
is so blue with the sunshine and blue skies.
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>>From: Joanna Faulkner Brown ('63)
To: Dick McCoy ('45)
Thank you, Dick, for mentioning my brother, Clyde
"Red" Foster ('49), in the Sandstorm. I was a very
little girl living on Long St. directly across from
Col-Hi when the two army officers rang our doorbell one
night and presented my mother a yellow Western Union
Telegram of some sort, and let her know that he was
missing. I shall not forget that moment although as a
little girl I had no idea what the impact would be on
me. I was an only child from that moment on, and I lost
my mother that night also, as she never recovered from
the loss of my brother and spent the rest of her life
grieving for him.
A few Bombers have written to me with their memories
of my brother. It has meant a lot to me as you might
imagine. Anything you could share would be welcome and
appreciated.
-Joanna Faulkner Brown ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: The Augusta Chronicle - Hanford Engineer Works 11/09/00
http://www.augustachronicle.com/stories/110900/tec_srs2.shtml
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: He ain't heavy.........
Another Birthday! This one is pretty cool. I've
known this kid all his life. Honest. I met him 54 years
ago November 14th! He what an ornery little cus. When he
was little he used to "wander" away from home. One time,
when he was three, he decided to wander over to the
Uptown. Grandma Libke used to walk over to the Uptown
during the day. On this occasion, the birthday boy
decided to follow her. He did so at a safe pace so she
wouldn't see him. After she crossed GWWay, he crossed.
Guess he didn't understand the distinction between red
and green. Kapow... car nailed him good and threw him
completely over the car. When they asked him what
happened, he said "Grandma Libke pushed me!" One time,
when he was maybe five, we had gone to Portland to shop
at the Lloyd's Center. On the way back at a gas station,
when the folks had gone to the restroom or something, he
decided to wander. They came back to the car and off we
went. Things musta been too quiet in the back seat
because somewhere around Hermiston they noticed he
wasn't there... Like I was gonna tell them? Not my job!
Another time, Terry Davis (Knox)('65) and I were
supposed to go to the Chief Jo Halloween carnival. Well,
While waiting for Terry to show up, I decided to try a
little acrobatics... Kinda Lucy Charlie Brown style... I
said "Jump on my back... I won't move"... well he did, I
moved and he landed head first on the concrete floor! He
yelled "I can't see... I'm blind"... Just then Terry
knocked on the door... hadda send him to the Carnival by
himself in his cowboy outfit, cuz I hadda stay with the
blind kid... bummer... and there was the time Allen
Green ('65) suggested he stick an air rifle in the dirt,
put it up to his eye and pull the trigger... he did...
blind again! And who could forget the day I was walking
home from school and the fire engines were raising by. I
always worried that it could be my house when they would
go screaming on their way... I chased them and sure as
heck... they turned on my street... when I got there the
birthday boy had turned in a false alarm (another Allen
Green suggestion)... he didn't even get in trouble...
they gave him a piece of gum to stop his crying... I
won't even tell ya how I hadda bribe him not to tell
when I lit the Densow's orchard on fire... borrowed that
dime from Keith Peterson ('65)... so now ya know... I
am a prince of a guy and it's this kid's birthday! So
Happy Birthday to my little brother, Mikey Rivers ('68WB)
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: Fires in Southern Calif. Slide Show
I thought I would pass this on to the Alumni.
Excellent pictures taken of the Fires.
http://www.cffd.org/old%20fire/slideshow.htm
Capt. Bob Grout, Disneyland fire dept.
-Bob Grout ('66WB)
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>>From: Georgia Rushworth ('66)
To: David Rivers ('65)
David,
I just have to say here that you are my favorite
Marine (besides my dad). Please forgive me for leaving
you out. All better now?? Let's go back to Jr. High
and go steady... we can even dance together at noon.
-Georgia Rushworth ('66)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
To: Class of '74
Does anyone know if there are any plans in the
works for a 30-year reunion this summer?
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Kerry A. Steichen ('74)
Re: 1974 30-year class reunion support needed!
The class of 1974 needs a willing group of
Bomber/falcon '74 grads in the Tri Cites to start
forming a reunion planning committee. We have started
the movement from people outside of the Tri-Cities.
* Kim Carter has made the initial push to begin the
journey. She will be the contact to sign up and support
this opportunity.
* Rob Piippo will setup the golf tourney when our dates
are finalized (in the Tri-Cities)
* Margaret Gilstrap O'Hara can support office supplies
at her company in Alaska (reimbursed)
* Brad Upton will share his talent and interest if we
schedule him in time (reimbursed?)
* Kerry Steichen is updating the '74 web pages and can
attach new items to the site.
It's been 10 years and as time moves forward so does
the opportunity to say hi to old classmates. Please
reply to Kim or myself if you have any opportunities to
help with knowledge and support or can help us find many
of the old classmates. We would really like some of the
recent classes that have gone though this experience
if they can lend a hand on the logistics and lessons
learned.
-Kerry A. Steichen ('74) ~ Kent, WA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/15/03
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Laura Dean Kirby ('55), Barbara Brown ('57),
Helen Cross ('62), Earl Bennett ('63)
Mike Howell ('68), Brad Upton ('74)
Mike Davis ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janet Tyler ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Campbell ('63)
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Re: Fire Photos
To: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Thank you for sharing these amazing photos. They
are beautiful in a haunting way. Kind of like a
mesmerizing car wreck. It is hard to imagine the grief
and devastation they represent. My heart goes out to
all those involved. My dad was a fireman for thirty
years at Hanford and I am certain he never faced
anything like this. Thank you again for putting
together this awesome display.
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
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>>From: Barbara Brown Webster ('57)
Re: Message from Bob Grout ('66WB)
Just reviewed the pictures of the California fires.
It makes my heart hurt to see the devastation and how
hard the people were working to end it. We watched the
Mt. Lemmon fire from our patio and thought that was
terrible. The California fires are beyond description.
-Barbara Brown Webster ('57)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I'd just like to join in the wish to my little
cousin, Duane ('79) for Happy Birthday today (11/14),
so he'll read this tomorrow (11/15). I've been trying
to remember was it the l2th, l4th, or the 20th. Hope
you had a happy day. Your cousin, Helen.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN - where it's
just above freezing outside today. I'll take above
zero to below zero any day.
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>>From: Earl Bennett ('63)
Sorry to be late with my Veterans' Day input, but
translating Arabic for the Army and cleaning up the
property after hurricane Isabel doesn't leave me a lot
of Internet or even Sandstorm time.
Our church gave me the privilege of leading the
portion of last Sunday's service when we honored
veterans (I retired from the Naval Reserve only a year
ago, so I was still able to wear the uniform). I was a
little surprised that there were no gold star mothers in
the congregation, but I know of two who have children in
service who were recently deployed to Afghanistan and
Iraq. We wanted the children to know that we truly
appreciate the sacrifices of veterans to procure our
freedoms - and they have heard how few freedoms are
enjoyed in many other parts of the world, in the trip
reports by members who have participated in mission
trips in recent months. We owe the vets so much. All the
reminiscences of Mark Black have been moving - I had a
wonderful opportunity to trace his name from THE WALL
shortly after it went up and send a copy back to
Richland Lutheran Church where he had attended.
God be with our troops! Those of us who can't do it
any more still wish we could, because we know the value
of that service.
Regards, ecb3 - from chilly, rainy central Virginia.
-Earl Bennett ('63)
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>>From: Mike Howell ('68WB)
To: Mike Rivers ('68WB)
Happy Birthday my old Friend. I will always remember
walking through the Halls singing "Martins' Sunday
School" Take care of yourself. Hopefully we can have
coffee someday.
-Mike Howell ('68WB)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
To: Kerry A. Steichen ('74)
Pleeeeeze take off the "reimbursement" part next to
my name concerning our class reunion!! I appreciate the
offer, but come on, it's our class reunion. There will
be no monies exchanged!! Just let me know what the date
is. Thanks.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
Just wanted to wish Steve Cassidy ('73) a happy birthday!
Davis ('74) and Ibatuan ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/16/03
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Richard Johnson ('55), Jeff Michael ('65)
Bob Grout ('66WB), Betti Avant ('69)
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BOMBER LUNCHES 'n stuff (in order of appearance)
11/17 1940's Ladies & Spouses Lunch
11/19 Girls of '63 & '64 Lunch
11/21 Girls of '54 Lunch
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Richard Johnson ('55)
Re: Veterans
A little nostalgia, brought on by talk of all of our
veterans. This is from the "Sage Sentinel" dated Friday,
November 24, 1944.
Give 'DAY'S PAY' Crew Names For Mailing Christmas Cards
That DAY'S PAY, with the Eight Air Force based in
England, is paying big dividends in successful bombing
missions over Nazi targets was the news carried last
week in The Sage Sentinel "extra" issued early Thursday
morning.
"Since the news of "our bomber" and its missions in
support of Allied ground forces as well as its bombing
missions against Nazi war industries deep in Germany,
H.E.W. employees have shouted "more." Certain of the tie
that binds the workers to the crew of DAY'S PAY, The
Sage Sentinel has secured a complete list of names of
her combat and ground crew members. This because so
many DAY'S PAY contributors have expressed the wish to
write at least a Christmas note to "our boys."
First Lieutenant Arlys Winiger, 24, of Tribune,
Man., is pilot of the bomber, and says of DAY'S PAY,
"She is a top flying plane, and she's surely paying for
herself."
Staff Sergeat Salvadore Leto, of New York, N.Y.,
ground crew chief of the plane, reports; "So far flak
has knocked out an engine, a gas tank, and the nose, but
DAY'S PAY always comes back.
The regular combat crew of DAY'S PAY, in addition to
Pilot Wieinger, is: 1st Lt. Robert M Neal, 25, co-pilot,
Junction, Texas; 2nd Lt. Seymour Deutsch, 23, navigator,
Brooklyn, N.Y.; 2nd Lt Frank E. McCann, 22, bombardier,
Newark, N.J.; T/Sgt. Rudolph E. Krack, 22, engineer and
gunner, Garfield, N.J.; T/Sgt. Allen N. Cohen, 23, radio
operator and gunner, Philadelphia, Pa.; S.Sgt Charles A.
Purcell, 23, ball turret gunner, Laurinsburg, N. Car.;
S.Sgt. Edwin A. Stewart, 22, waist gunner, Pensacola,
Fla.; S/Sgt. Chester W. Piergies, 22, tail gunner,
Lorain, Ohio. Among the more than fifteen missions
carried out by the crews of DAY'S PAY have been: direct
support to our ground forces on the Continent, blasting
gun remplacements outside Rotterdam to aid the Allied
airborne invasion of Holland, and twice participating in
attacks on marshalling yards at Cologne to cut off Nazi
supplies from Aachen.
The Tiger tank factories at Kassel, the I.G. Farben
chemical works at Ludwigshaven, an ordnance depot at
Dusseldorf, oil refineries at Hamburg, are a few of the
Eighth Air Force targets that DAY'S PAY has attacked."
After almost sixty years, we are still remembering the
young (very young) men and women who have served our
country. Where did the time go.......
-Richard Johnson ('55) ~ beautiful, and wet, warm (72)
Dripping Springs, Texas, 181911, where I am watching
the deer in my front yard and trying to decide if I
want to go out and plant a tree.
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: Headlines
Hey Bomber Sports Fans...
For those of you that might have missed it... seen
in the November 17, 2003 Sports Illustrated (NOT the
swimsuit edition) is a 2-page spread about Washington
sports stuff. In the "Numbers" section: "Two. Pro sports
in which Gene Conley ['48] of Richland won titles:
basketball (as a Celtics center, 1959, 60, 61) and
baseball (as a Braves pitcher, 57)."
Always cool to see good stuff about the old hometown
in the national journals.
I'll have a belated Veterans Day tidbit for you all
in a few days... just have to find the clipping from the
TC Herald to refresh my memories. Now, where did I put
that clipping?
dj jeff Michael ('65) ~ where I'm back home again... in
Richland. Just doesn't have the ring to it that
Indiana has. Course, the Indy 500 doesn't have the
same ring, either.
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: Fire fighters
Thought I would pass this on to any Fire fighters who
might be interested: Disneyland Resort wants to honor
California's fire fighters for their service during the
recent fire storms in Southern California.
Website is: www.disneyland.com/hero
-Bob Grout ('66WB)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Brad Upton ('74)
Brad did his thing at our 20th reunion and everyone
loved it. He would have been in junior high when we were
seniors. I remember him at the bowling alley in leagues
when I was in high school. His mother was one of the
coaches for the junior leagues. Way to go Brad, did you
have any inkling that your chosen profession would be
one of being a stand up comedian? If not, when did it
strike you that would be it?
Bombers rock,
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS - where today was
sunny and warm (especially for mid November)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/17/03
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Ralph Myrick ('51), Laura Dean Kirby ('55)
Dennis Smith ('63), Dan Ham ('72)
Jean Albaugh ('72)
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BOMBER LUNCH TODAY 1940's Ladies & Spouses Lunch
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: Barb Hogan Ham ('72)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Re: Hanford Site
For those Bombers that are interested in the history
of Hanford go to
http://www.hanford.gov/doe/culres/photos/index.html
It is really interesting. All kinds of information
is available.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby ('55)
Re: "Days Pay"
I enjoyed the entry about "Day's Pay". When I was
recovering from my heart surgery one of the doctors had
a picture of similar aircraft on his office wall. I
related the story of "Days Pay" and how my home town
was involved. He was very impressed when we discussed
Sandstorm and our Bomber mascot. He was from Pekin, IL
and their athletic teams were named the "Chinks", their
mascots were very proud to be elected and to parade
around the gym prior to games in their Chinese costumes.
A few years ago the good citizens of Pekin made changes
to the rules governing such things and all references to
those names were discarded in favor of something less
inflammatory.
I hope the Bombers never give in to the pressure to
make similar changes. I am still proud to be a party
to the importance of those times and the efforts our
government and our parents made in the past. History
should be preserved. Just my opinion.
-Laura Dean Kirby ('55) ~ Springfield, IL - where it is
warm and sunny.
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>>From: Dennis Smith ('63)
Re: Death of Florence Foster
FYI,
For those who knew her, Florence Foster, mother of
Connie Foster McLean ('63) and Lucy Foster Smith ('65)
passed away on November 7. She was a Home Ec teacher at
Carmichael for many years before retiring to Sunriver,
Oregon. You may remember their pink house on Hunt Point.
-Dennis Smith ('63)
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>>From: Dan Ham ('72
Re: Happy Birthday
Just wanted to wish the love of my life, Barb Hogan Ham ('72),
a very happy 50th birthday today. Thanks for putting up
with me all these years! Should anyone out there see her
out and about, give her a bad time. Love ya, hon.
Dan Ham ('72)
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>>From: Jean Albaugh McKnight ('72)
Re: Dee's Birthday
Ditto on Diane Carpenter's ('72) Happy Birthday note
to Dee Shipman ('72). Dee (my fellow 5'9" and over club
member), I'd forgotten you were a '53 baby... How does
it feel? I'm not too far behind you... March. My son,
Lee, turns 16 on 11/19... can't wait to have him
driving. I traded in my second car, a suburban, for
a pick-up truck so he wouldn't have such a "roomy"
vehicle... if you know what I mean. Speaking of
vehicles, I gotta go plug in the car... its -5° in
Anchorage tonight. Why do I live up here?
-Jean Albaugh McKnight ('72) ~ Anchorage, AK
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/18/03
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Jim Jensen ('50)
Jan Bollinger ('60)Lola Heidlebaugh ('60)
Audrey Eberhardt ('61), Janine Rightmire ('65)
Vic Marshall ('71), Gale Waldkoetter ('72)
Mike Davis ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nancy Riggs Lawrence ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rebecca Lester Cleavenger ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Peggy Hartnett ('72)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Day's Pay
Thank you, Richard Johnson ('55), for the trip back
in time from the old Sage Sentinel [11/16/03 Sandstorm].
Did anyone else notice that the oldest of the crew was
the pilot at 25? And he was only a 1st Looie?
-Dick McCoy, from the Tin Can Class of 1945
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: Hanford.gov
Re: Ralph Myrick's ('51) 11/17 contribution
Just ran the Hanford.gov site. It WAS really
interesting. Ralph, ya' done good! Thanks for sharing.
-Jim Jensen ('50)
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>>From: Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) and Gary Persons ('57)
Re: Spokane Area Bomber Lunch
All Bomber Lunches website
Sunday's weather was windy and wet, but that didn't
put a damper on conversation and camaraderie at the
Bomber alumni lunch in Spokane. There were fifteen
Bombers and spouses from the Spokane area, plus Maren
Smyth ('63/'64), who drove 2½ hours to join us.
Considering how late at night Maren gets the Sandstorm
published, it was a very early morning for her! That gal
is a Bomber through and through!
There are usually some new faces at each lunch and
this time they went with the names of Jim House ('63),
Ray Stein ('64), Bill Johnson ('57) and Joyce Green
Johnson ('57). Also attending were Ralph Bean ('58) and
spouse Barb; Gloria Falls Evans ('58) and Spouse Jim;
Denny McDaniel ('60) and spouse Kathy; Rick Valentine
('68); Richard Coates ('52) and spouse Kay Mitchell
Coates ('52); Gary Persons ('57) and spouse Jan
Bollinger Persons ('60).
It had been six months since our last gathering--far
too long--and we agreed to set a schedule to meet on the
3rd Sunday of every other month. So the next Spokane
lunch will be on January 18th of the new year.
No matter how large or small the group, most every time
someone will remark, "This is a nice size group." And
it's true: it doesn't take many Bombers to make a fun
party, and you can never have too many Bombers!
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) and Gary Persons ('57)
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Re: Portland/Vancouver Bomber Christmas Luncheon
DATE: Saturday - December 6
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree/Columbia River
I-5 Exit #308 - Jantzen Beach Exit
WHO: ALL BOMBERS AND GUESTS ARE WELCOME - TELL ANYONE
WHO MIGHT NOT HAVE HEARD ABOUT THE LUNCHEONS - EVERYONE
HAS A GREAT TIME!
There will be a "White Elephant" gift exchange - $10
maximum
RSVP
-Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
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>>From: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews ('61WB)
After reading the article about the radioactive
materials release, it makes me wonder if some of the my
minor yet annoying health problems could be related.
While stationed at Hanford my dad bought a boat and we
spent many wonderful days boating, swimming, fishing,
and trying to water ski in the Columbia. I still think
about the river when I am stressed. At Camp Hanford it
was a peaceful place for a teenaged girl to think and
sometimes cry.
-Audrey Eberhardt Mathews ('61WB) ~ in central Georgia
where the weather was in the 80's today and
expecting stormy weather tomorrow and a cool down
to the 60's. Half of everyone is sick.
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>>From: Janine Rightmire Corrado ('65)
To: Lucy Foster Smith ('65) & Connie Foster McLean ('63)
Lucy and Connie,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We were
so lucky and blessed to have such sweet parents. Please
know all of us Bombers are thinking of you and loving
you.
I absolutely was thrilled to see you Lucy at last
year's reunion.
-Janine Rightmire ('65)
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>>From: Vic Marshall ('71)
To: Brad Upton ('74)
Brad-
I think Kerry and the reunion committee are moving
your reunion to Bomber Bowl (or Fran Rish stadium or
whatever they call it now)-now that you have agreed to
perform gratis- your classmates might as well profit
from your benevolence. If they can sell enough tickets-
the reunion will be on you!!
Actually- you might just cover a few other expenses…
reunions for everybody- ON BRAD.
No thanks necessary Brad- just trying to help
Regards
-Vic Marshall ('71)
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>>From: Gale Waldkoetter Skaugstad ('72)
To: Jean Albaugh McKnight ('72)
As I drove home this evening at -30, it's hard for
me to work up much sympathy for -5 in Los Anchorage.
Hang in there Jean. It's only six months until mosquito
season.
-Gale Waldkoetter Skaugstad ('72) ~ Fairbanks, AK
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
Happy Birthday to Barb Hogan Ham ('72). Anybody
who can put up with Dan ('72) as a husband and Mike
and Brian as brothers is either a saint or really
stupid!!
-Mike Davis ('74)
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13 Bombers, 1 NAB, and 1 funeral notice today:
Jack Lowrey ('49), Pat Ackley ('53)
Judy Allan ('54), Mike Clowes ('54)
MLou Williams ('60), Helen Cross ('62)
Julia Alexander ('65), Bob Grout ('66)
Karen Schildknecht ('67), Rick Maddy ('67)
Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68), Frank Hames ('69)
Jean Albaugh ('72), Earl Thompson (NAB=Not A Bomber)
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BOMBER LUNCH TODAY Girls of '63 & '64 Lunch
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don Ehinger ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard Trujillo ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Wilson ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Lahrman ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday: Lynn Schildknecht Ibatuan ('74)
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>>From: Jack Lowrey ('49)
Re: days Pay
That's the way it was in WW II... I was 24 when
I got my Wings in '53.
-Jack Lowrey ('49)
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>>From: Pat Ackley Morrow ('53)
Re: Marilyn Richey ('53)
Just wanted to let everyone know Marilyn Richey is
responding well to the kidney dialysis treatments. She
thanks those who remembered her with cards and prayers.
She's getting around much better in her house. I was
over there yesterday and went grocery shopping for her.
-Pat Ackley Morrow ('53)
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>>From: Judy Allan Brothers ('54)
Re: Class of 1954 Reunion
Hello,
Please give information on the 50th Class Reunion
in 2004 for the Class of '54.
Thanks,
-Judy Allan Brothers ('54)
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['54 in '04 Dates: September 10, 11, and 12, 2004 -- and
watch the '54 home page at richlandbombers.1954.tripod.com
As soon as more information is available, it will appear
on the '54 website. -Maren]
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>>From: Bob Carlson aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: Day's Pay Crew
What? The pilot was a 25-year old Lieutenant? Was
this guy Mr. Dumbjohn? From tales told of the dear old
Army Air Corps, this guy was way behind the bubble. If
he hadn't made Major by age 25, he was way behind his
peers.
-Bob Carlson aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ from windy and
rainy Albany, OR
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>>From: MLou Williams ('60)
I've been enjoying the fusion jazz of Bomber Larry
Coryell ('61) over the years and realized I've not seen
anything about him in the Sandstorm. Doesn't mean I
couldn't have missed it! [Trust me, you missed it! -Maren]
Anyway, here's a bit of the (copyrighted) data you can
find about him if you go to Barnes and Noble's music
section and input his name: a biography under "Spotlight
on the Artist" by All-Music Guide 2003.
According to Coryell, his interest in jazz took hold at
the age of four, and after his family moved from
Galveston to the state of Washington three years later,
he began to learn the guitar, studying records by Tal
Farlow, Barney Kessel and Johnny Smith. As a teenager,
he played in a band led by pianist Mike Mandel, and by
1965, he gave up his journalism studies at the
University of Washington to try his luck in New York as
a musician. Before the year was out, he attracted much
attention jamming in Greenwich Village and replaced
Gabor Szabo in Chico Hamilton's band. In 1966, he made a
startling recorded debut on Hamilton's The Dealer album,
where his blues and rock ideas came to the fore...
Coryell's name spread even further in 1967-68 when he
played with Gary Burton's combo, and he was one of the
most prominent solo voices on Herbie Mann's popular
Memphis Underground album (recorded in 1968). ...
In 1975, Coryell pulled the plug, concentrating on
acoustic guitar and turning in a prolific series of duo
and trio sessions... In the mid-'80s, Coryell toured ...
and has taped Brazilian music with Dori Caymmi for CTI;
mainstream jazz for Muse; solo guitar for Shanachie and
Acoustic Music; and (for Nippon Phonogram in Japan) an
album of classical transcriptions of music by Stravinsky
and Rimsky-Korsakov.
This was written (in much longer form) by Richard S. Ginell
Go Larry!
-MLou Williams ('60)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
In this time of remembering President John Kennedy,
I found a brochure that my father had saved of an
address Kennedy made before the UN General Assembly on
September 25, l961. Guess what the title of that address
was? "Let Us Call a Truce to Terror". In it it states
among other things that we must create worldwide laws
and enforcing agencies "as we outlaw worldwide war and
weapons". It goes on to suggest that each country
earmark special peacekeeping units to be used in this
world wide peace keeping task.
Sounds like it hasn't changed much in the 42 years
since that speech was written.
Re: Birthday Greetings
I'd like to add my birthday greetings [belated] to
Nancy Riggs Lawrence ('51). Your parents are two of my
most favorite people in the world. I am so glad I met
them years ago when I attended CBC Junior College.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN - where it
is a very warm 60° outside this morning. Gray and
overcast, but much warmer than those temperatures
we were given from Alaska. I'll try to put that in
perspective when it gets to below freezing around
here.
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>>From: Julia Alexander ('65)
To: Lucy Foster Smith ('65)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your
family.. My mom has been gone just a year and there
never is a day I don't think of and miss her.
Re: radioactive release
To: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews ('61WB)
I have always wondered like you what the effect of
the releases had on those who grew up in Richland. It
makes my heart grieve when I see the numbers of fellow
Bombers who have died of cancer. I lost my brother,
Mike ('64RIP), in '94 of prostate cancer and three years
later I was diagnosed with ovarian and two separate
breast cancers. I thank the Lord he healed me. I read
the Sandstorm and watch the number of my classmates who
have succumbed to cancer.
November is the time set aside to be thankful and I
take this time to be thankful of the time I did have
with my brother and those other Bombers who have fought
cancer.
Does anyone have information on any studies (other
than thyroid) that have been done? Has anyone kept track
of how many Bombers have died of cancer who grew up in
Richland during that time? (and does anyone wonder why
there are so many Bombers with MS?)
-Julia Alexander ('65) - in REALLY rainy Forks, WA (the
second most NW point in the lower 48 states)
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: Color Test
Just a little test, Like to know how we think after
so many years since we left high school.
http://www.njagyouth.org/colortest.swf
Re: Happy Thanksgiving to the class of 66
Hoping to see WSU Cougars play at the Rose bowl.
-Bob Grout ('66WB)
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>>From: Karen Schildknecht Mateo ('67)
First of all, I want to wish my little sister,
Lynn Schildknecht Ibatuan ('74) a very happy birthday!
(Even if it is a little teeny bit late by the time this
is sent out.) Have a wonderful day Sweetie! I love you!
Next, I don't know how many of you out there in
Bomberland, who are also confined to wheelchairs, know
this, but Carmike Theaters offer anyone who is in a
wheelchair, and their caregivers, free entrance to the
movies.
This theater also has very comfortable handicapped
seating. This offer is not advertised, though, so you
have to mention it to take advantage of it. I've been
enjoying movies more now than ever before and I have the
fun of watching my sisters fight over who gets to be the
caregiver that day. Hope this helps some of you get more
enjoyment out of your days!
-Karen Schildknecht Mateo ('67)
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Vic Marshall ('71) made an interesting suggestion
about Brad Upton ('74) performing in the Bomber Bowl...
finally, Bomber Bowl or not, a class reunion that I may
need to crash. I don't know how Brad feels about coming
'home' to an audience though. I hear home town crowds
are tough. A friend of mine, Matt ('84 Chewelah -- yes,
I have a friend), played basketball against the Reardon
Indians. While visiting Matt one day in Seattle a few
years ago we went to see Alexi Sherman (poet, lecturer,
author - movie 'Smoke Signals' he wrote) who was in
town. Sherman played ball at Reardon and told us he
was the only real Indian on that team. If I recall
correctly, Sherman is half Spokane and half Omak/
Colville Indian - actually, I have no idea what the
Native Americans call themselves from these tribes... I
digress... Anyway, Sherman said when he comes back to
"the rez" he is now a rich Hollywood celebrity in the
eyes of The People and it is a tough act to follow being
home at times. And back in Hollywood he is... an Indian.
Fame has it's pitfalls. I believe Jesus also had a tough
time with the home crowd. I will just patiently do a
wait-n-see on what Brad comes up with on crunch day. I
haven't crashed a party in years.
I was in Hollywood yesterday watching Britney Spears
(getting a photo for my granddaughter) having her star
put on the Walk of Fame in front of the Kodak Theater.
Hollywood is forty miles from HB. I can only say I am
thankful to be a nobody. Being an ordinary nobody is
thrilling enough!
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
Re: Spokane Bomber Gatherings
Here is note to the Persons (Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
& Gary Persons ('57), one to Ray Stein ('64), and one
to all others who attended (and will attend) the
Spokane Bomber Gatherings. The note is B-sharp. (Ha, Ha.
Graduate school is OBVIOUSLY destroying the higher
functioning areas of my brain.)
Seriously, the notes are these:
(1) A couple of years ago I had the bright idea that I
would get these Spokane meetings going, right after I
moved up to Spokane to attend grad school. Then reality
emerged its fearsome head, and 'no way' became the
answer, relative to my schedule. So I say "THANK
GOODNESS for Jan and Gary, who picked up the ball and
ran." The photos make it look like you are having a good
time at these gatherings!
(2) Ray Stein ('64), you may not remember me, but your
parents and mine (Dorothy and Merrel "Mick" Hatcher)
were friends through Richland Lutheran Church -- so
we used to see quite a lot of one another at social
functions there. (Remember those pot luck Sunday evening
dinners once a month? They were called "Fellowship for
All". LOTS of tuna casseroles and Jell-O salads!) Of
course, being 4 years ahead of me in school, you were a
MUCH older man back then. :-) But I remember once at
about age 7, I fell running down the hall in the Sunday
school wing, and you picked me up and dusted me off and
comforted me until my sister (Sally Hatcher - '60 - who
was supposed to have me firmly by the hand) could
retrieve me.
(3) I need to escape from school and get out more,
beyond Sunday Mass! I'm starting yoga this week, and
it is my firm intent to see you all starting in January
at the monthly [Spokane] Bomber gatherings!
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
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[Spokane has scheduled the 3rd Sunday EVERY OTHER month
starting in January. -Maren]
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>>From: Frank Hames ('69)
Re: JFK
Bombers;
Wednesday, November 19th, (tonight), national PBS
will broadcast the film "JFK: Breaking The News". Check
your local listings for air times. The musical score
was composed by my company and me; Bryant-Hames Music.
This is one of the best documentary films we have ever
scored. I think you will enjoy it.
-Frank Hames ('69)
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>>From: Jean Albaugh McKnight ('72)
To: Gale Waldkoetter Skaugstad ('72)
Gale,
You Fairbanks people are much tougher than us city
slickers down in Anchorage. We complain about sub zero
weather... Looking forward to seeing you again on
another Alaska Airlines flight.
-Jean Albaugh McKnight ('72) ~ Anchorage
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>>From: Earl Thompson (NOT a Bomber or Alumni Sandstorm reader)
Re: North Richland
The Army moved personnel into N. Richland in March
of 1950. I was in a contingent of about 150 GIs that
were sent from Fort Lewis for 30 Days TDY to establish
Communications and forward positions in preparation for
a semi permanent position. While we were there, The
Korean Conflict started and we were left behind when our
units at Fort Lewis were deployed to Korea. Several of
the 120 mm AAA Battalion from Ft. Lewis and several
National Guard Units were assigned to Hanford. I was
permanently assigned to the 15th AAA Operations
Detachment. We lived in the barracks closest to the
power plant. I stayed at Camp Hanford until my discharge
in February 1953.
I thought that this could add a little more to the
history of N. Richland.
-Earl Thompson (NAB=Not a Bomber)
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Funeral Notice
>>Nate Peterson ('91) ~ 5/6/73 - 10/17/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Jack Lowrey ('49), Audrey Eberhardt ('61WB)
Ed Quigley ('62), Paula Beardsley ('62)
Keith Hunter ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Ray Stein ('64), Jeff Michael ('65)
Bob Grout ('66WB), Connie Leyson ('69)
Steve Piippo ('70), Brad Upton ('74)
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BOMBER LUNCHES 'n stuff (in order of appearance)
11/21 Girls of '54 Lunch
12/06 Portland/Vancouver Lunch
More information: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
Click the lunch you want to know about.
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>>From: Jack Lowrey ('49)
Re: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) and "Days Pay" crew
Contrary to what a lot of people believe, fast
promotions during WW II were not the norm, automatic or
necessarily a sign of superior ability. Those who were
on active duty at the start of WW II or came in shortly
after the start of the war, enjoyed fast promotions as
the force began to mobilize. They were in the position
to advance to higher positions as new groups were formed
and the AAC expanded at a great rate. There were a few
21 year old Colonels, etc., as a result. The majority of
the AAC that fought WW II were 2nd lieutenants, 1st
lieutenants and Jr. Captains. As I recall, the first B-17
that finished it's required 25 missions without being
shot down (1943), was the "Memphis Bell," commanded by a
Jr. Captain. The norm was a new crew, commanded by a
Lt., with a 2nd Lt. as copilot, right out of combat crew
training. Most finished their missions as lieutenants,
POWs or MIAs. It should be noted that, The 8th AF had
the highest KIA of any unit in the US armed forces
during WW II. I think the "Days Pay" finished their
missions and returned with honor. I would surely not
call the aircraft commander "Mr. DumbJohn."
I had the privilege of serving with several of those
WW II lieutenants that went on to serve in Korea and Nam
and they certainly weren't "Dumbjohns." A couple to
mention: Chuck Yeager (Flt Officer in WW II), Robbie
Risner, Korean Ace and recipient of the Air Force Cross.
-Jack Lowrey ('49)
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>>From: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews ('61WB)
To: Julia Alexander ('65)
Thank God, I have escaped any cancer; however, my
younger brother had surgery for prostrate (very early
stage) last year. He is fine, but again it does make
you wonder about exposure.
-Audrey Eberhardt Mathews ('61WB) ~ In central Georgia
where it is cool and windy today.
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>>From: Ed Quigley ('62)
To: MLou Williams ('60)
Re: Larry Coryell ('61)
Larry cut his first record (remember them? Those
little black things with a hole in the middle, that you
used to play on a record player? Taped a nickel, or a
quarter, to the "arm", if the scratch was bad enough,
to keep it from skipping?), a 45 rpm, called "Thunder
Wagon" (if my memory serves me correctly!), when he was
in the 9th grade? I think that Don Ott ('61RIP) and
Grant Ross ('61) were the other 2 players... It was an
instrumental, fashioned after Link Wray's "Rumble"...
Ah, those old 3 chord progressions sounded sooooooo
cool!
He got a very nice write up, in Playboy, sometime
in the '67 - '69 time frame, in which he was tagged as
"THE" up and coming jazz guitarist, in New York City.
But you DID leave out the most important thing about
Larry; he's a really wonderful, warm person, completely
unimpressed with his own massive talent! Would that more
"stars" were cast in that mold. . .
-Ed Quigley ('62)
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>>From: Paula Beardsley Glenn ('62)
Hello fellow Bombers-
Just to let you know that my Dad, Paul Beardsley,
will be celebrating his 91st birthday this Saturday,
November 22. It will be a quiet celebration with
the family this year. He is doing well although the
Alzheimers is affecting him more and more each day
and he is getting a little frail. His memory of the
"old days" is still pretty sharp and he remembers quite
a bit about the early Richland Days and his friends from
that time. If you are so inclined to send him a quick
birthday greeting & I would be happy to print them off
and share them with him. Be sure to include how you know
him, parents, etc.
Thank you for your encouragement to him and my
sisters. It means a lot when we meet or talk and you
ask about him. He is a wonder!!!
-Paula Beardsley Glenn ('62)
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[Editor's Note: The following isn't something
that you will normally see in the Sandstorm...
I couldn't resist... -Maren]
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>>From: Keith Hunter ('63)
Re: The new seal of California
AlumniSandstorm.tripod.com/pics/2003-11-20-newCAseal.htm
-Keith Hunter '63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Larry Coryell ('61)
Larry was the lead guitarist for Jimmy Hanna & The
Dynamics, one of the earlier 'rock' groups out of the
Seattle area. He also taught guitar when he was in high
school. One of his students was Harry Wilson (1964 would
have been). Harry teamed up with Tom Warren ('64) to
play for assemblies, etc. at Chief Jo.
Harry followed Larry as lead guitar with The Dynamics.
Too bad Gary didn't take guitar lessons at the same
time. It would have been the Larry, Harry & Gary Band (;-).
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ working near the 3rd stoplight
going south, in downtown Colfax, Washington.
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>>From: Ray Stein ('64)
To: Julia Alexander ('65)
Re: Studies on Medical Problems Linked to Hanford
I am currently part of 2 studies. I was one of 2000
people born between 1945 and 1951 who were randomly
selected to participate in the Hanford Birth Cohort
Study (HBCS). I was contacted in February 2003 and
my participation consisted of a 30 minute telephone
interview about my general health. The stated purpose
of HBCS "is to explore the relationship of radioactive
releases to the environment, and the prevalence of
auto immune diseases and cardiovascular diseases within
Washington state". I think results are pending.
I'm also part of the Former Hanford Worker Medical
Monitoring Program. I worked 2 summers ('66, '67) in the
300 areas and thus, I'm at risk for health problems
related to beryllium, asbestos, and noise exposure. My
exam for this program is scheduled for the end of Dec.
I was NOT a part of the Hanford Thyroid Disease
Study. They selected 5199 people born between 1940 and
1946 to mothers whose usual place of residence was one
of 7 counties (Benton, Franklin, etc.). I wanted to be
in this study since it included a complete thyroid exam
by experts in the field. Unfortunately, on my birth
certificate, my mother put Dickinson, ND as her "usual
place of residence". I guess the 2-BR prefab on Willard
didn't seem like a "usual residence" (my mother has now
"resided" in Richland for over 60 years).
Julia, I remember your brother Mike ('64RIP) very
fondly, he was a good fellow.
-Ray Stein ('64)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: Armed Forces Day
So... Bombers and Bomberettes... I promised
something special for you all and I found it. My
scanner is not currently available, so I can only
describe the picture and tell of its significance.
Sorry about the lapse in technology. I have a clipping
from the TC Herald, date not included, but it was
June '65. The bold caption under the photo reads:
Tri-Citians Form Air Force Flight. The shot was taken
in the office of USAF recruiter MSgt. Foy Hopkins.
Pictured with MSgt. Hopkins are Steve Upson ('65),
Dennis Erlenbach, Larry Gross ('65), Stan Hill ('65),
Larry Willis ('65) and yours truly. (Dennis, poor lad
is from Pasco). We are in our last days in civilian
clothes, signing our 4 year commitment, set to begin
at Lackland AFB, Texas. I stayed in to October, '72.
I don't know squat about the other Bombers' careers.
If anybody would like to share info about themselves
or knows what's up with my fellow recruits, it would
be cool to hear. We sure look young and innocent.
To: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Thanks for the color test... it's nasty!!
dj jeff Michael ('65)
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: First War Ship to enter Vietnam port USN
Information for veterans who served in the
Vietnam War. Click on the website.
http://Famulus.msnbc.com/FamulusIntL/Ap11-19-093647.asp?reg=pacrim
-Bob Grout ('66WB)
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>>From: Connie Leyson Yesberger ('69)
Re: atomic effects
On effects of growing up in and around Richland,
read "Atomic Farmgirl" by Teri Hein. Like a lot of life,
if it wasn't so dang funny it would break your heart.
Great book.
-Connie Leyson Yesberger ('69)
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>>From: Steve Piippo ('70)
To: Steve Compton (73?)
Thank You to Steve Compton for your role in
replacing the letters on the west wall of Chief Jo
gymnasium with new, permanent, shiny, metal letters
stating: TOIVO PIIPPO GYMNASIUM. Your coordination
with the RSD, especially Robin Emmingham, facilitated
the effort with the letters being installed on Veterans'
Day. Thank You, Thank You to the people who installed
the letters, and all the many, many contributors.
-Steve Piippo ('70)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74),
To: Rick Maddy *'67) & Vic Marshall ('71)
Nice of you to suggest me doing a show in Bomber
Bowl... about 10000 empty seats wouldn't look pretty.
More like Bomber Bowling Alley. I like coming home and
working in Richland. I thought the comparison about my
home crowd and Jesus' home crowd was a bit of a stretch.
If I sat down to eat and drink with 12 of my closest
friends, I know who the betrayer would be... Mike Davis!
-Brad Upton ('74),
P.S. I'll get to work on booking a show in Richland.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/21/03
Dateline: Richland
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6 Bombers sent stuff today:
Jim Jensen ('50), Stan McDonald ('53)
Richard Anderson ('60), Leo Webb ('63)
Jackie Hanson ('67), Dan Ham ('72)
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BOMBER LUNCH TODAY: 11/21 Girls of '54 Lunch
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: Richland Medical Matters
A number of Bombers have recently commented on
radiation exposure and cancer. My father, James A.
Jensen, worked in the "areas" for fifteen years -- 1942
through 1957. He was closely associated with the
installation and activation of at least six reactors;
and, in the earliest days, protection from radiation was
not the number one consideration in the process. He went
through a surgical procedure in 1954 which involved
removing part of his stomach. The biopsy report was not
retained. In 1985 a procedure for prostate cancer was
performed which was thought to be wholly successful. In
late 1995 he suffered a recurrence -- medically
attributed to the 1985 cancer -- which invaded his entire
body cavity and, early in 1996, at the age of 91, he
died. The issue of "remission" and/or "cure" is not an
exact science -- is it?
Re: Weather Report
It wasn't as bad as the tail end of a hurricane a few
years ago, but it'll do. November 17-18 hit some Houston
locations with over 10" of rain; the heaviest for the
first 24 hours was 6.65". We had 11 tornadoes rip through
the area and between those things and the high winds
1,372 homes and other buildings were destroyed or
damaged. Remarkably only one life was lost. Here in
suburban Katy we received 2.76" the first 24-hour period
and only about 4.5" for the whole storm. We were blessed.
BOMBER CHEERS,
-Jim Jensen ('50)
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>>From: Stan McDonald ('53)
My wife Dorothy and I enjoyed our class's 50th
reunion this year. It was fun to see and talk to so many
of our classmates, some of whom it was difficult to
recognize. It was a double treat because we were both in
that class.
We took another short vacation in September (6 days)
and saw 11 shows there [?] in 4 1/2 days. Whew! We went
on a tour with many people that we have know for 27
years. The shows included Yakov Smirnoff and one segment
of the Osmond Family (3 of the brothers). It was nice to
have some positive things after a year in which I had a
prostate cancer seed implant procedure (successful; clear
of cancer now) and flooded our house accidentally (fell
asleep in a chair with water running in a guest bathroom;
indirectly because of my cancer) while Dorothy was in
Arizona. It took us four months to complete the repairs
and some extra remodeling and changing things.
It is good to hear that Marilyn Richey ('53) is doing
better. Keep it up Marilyn .... you must know that MANY
people are plugging for you and love you.
We are anticipating a potential trip to Slovakia and
other parts of eastern Europe next year, assuming we are
well and my son and grandchildren are still in
Bratislava, Slovakia.
My eldest son Jon and his family were evacuated twice
during the recent horrible fires. The so-called Cedar
Fire started about three miles from their home east of
them in San Diego Country Estates. The damage in that
area was awful. I think fire danger is more scary than
earthquakes and even tornadoes. I have been in both of
those last perils and witnessing the horrible 100 foot
flames in places during these recent fires was much more
scary for me and the smoke we had for several days was
really bad.
Notwithstanding all that, we are blessed and it is
Thanksgiving time and the season to be grateful no matter
what our lot in life.
My best to all,
-Stan McDonald ('53)
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>>From: Richard Anderson ('60)
Re: John Zaring (Wa-Hi '60)
John died on Monday, November 17th, at Kadlec
Hospital. To three classes of Bomber footballers ('57-
'60) he was Nemesis; a real thorn in their side. He was
also a class act. Or, perhaps, a class act-up: in our
Sharpstein 5th Grade class photo I am to John's immediate
left; he, in turn, is to Miss Nelson's immediate left.
Miss Nelson was of the old school: if you did not behave
she would apply the pinch-the-earlobe treatment (you have
*no* idea how effective that is!) to restore proper
decorum. There was probably a very good reason why Miss
Nelson wanted the two of us to be close to her.
After Wa-Hi John went to Wazzu (yeah, he was a Coug -
- probably because our Jr Hi -- Pi-Hi -- was crimson and
gray and had the Coug song); then, in 1963, he enlisted
in the Marine Corps. He ended up a Captain, an F-4
flyboy.
Which brings us to John's memorial service yesterday
at CUP on Stevens in Richland. The place was packed! John
had become a Richlander through and through; an avid (and
good; there is a difference) golfer, he was sort of Mr.
Meadow Springs. So most of the memorial speakers dwelt on
his humanity (and his golf), his community service (and
his golf), his devotion to kids (and his golf), and his
love of telling stories (mostly about golf, and some of
which could be told in mixed company; well, maybe a
couple of which).
And then it came to the end. John's casket was draped
with an American flag. Two Marine sergeants were detailed
to raise the flag above the coffin while a bugler played
Taps. Then the two men folded the flag into the familiar
triangular shape and passed it to the presiding officer
who in turn presented it to John's widow. During this
ceremony, if a mouse had coughed, the cough would have
resonated as a cannon shot. I have never heard so many
people make so little noise. Dead silence.
Re: Hoops!
Practice for the 2003-2004 hoops season commenced on
Monday (the 17th). So the Jamboree will be a bit past
Thanksgiving and a couple of days later the season will
begin. Now that the "Big Nine" has become the
"Elephantine Eleven" there is no "pre-season"; all twenty
games (home-and-home against the other ten teams) are
league counters.
But that's down the road. There are *real* games
right now! The junior highs (none of this "middle school"
terminology for this kid) are in full swing. So I (and
Mr. Frick and Mr. Goslin and various parents and friends)
have been off to watch the Chief Jo 7th grade team strut
its stuff. Mixed results so far: one "smoker" and one
"smokee" in the two games. All in all great fun. [Last
evening's game sighting: Chief Jo "traitors" James
Castleberry ('58) and Phillip Neill ('66) coached the
Carmichael "Limp Kittens" against their alma mater. Also
spotted: Claren .... uh, CW .... Brown ('58) whose
grandsons seem to play for the "Limp Kittens".]
About the Chief Jo gym (Toivo Piippo Gymnasium): when
I was there it was *much* larger; in fact, it was huge. I
have no idea how it has shrunk as much as it has.
I'll toddle by Bomber (Dawald) Gym over the next few
days to bother Pearl and get (maybe) an early assessment
of this edition of Bomber hoops. (Then again, I might get
thrown out.)
-Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Leo Webb ('63)
To: Rosemary Qualheim Guse ('63)
Happy Birthday .... to a Gold Medal Classmate.
-Leo Webb ('63)
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>>From: Jackie Hanson Hewett ('67)
To: Class of 1960
Re: Robert (Bob) Cowan ('60)
For all of you that know Bob Cowan ('60) I wish to
pass along to you very sad news. Bob is currently
battling cancer. He is not expected to return home to
Kenai. I know that Bob has many good friends still in the
Richland area and am sure your prayers will be with him.
He was several years ahead of my class and I really
didn't get a chance to meet him until I moved here to
Kenai, Alaska. He will be greatly missed by his many
friends and associates here.
I read the e-mails regarding the curiosity of why so
many of our classmates have developed certain illnesses.
I have wondered this many times myself. I had a bilateral
mastectomy due to cancer at the age of 26. Survived that.
I developed thyroid cancer six years ago and have
survived that. I have had an immune system and arthritic
disorder for over 12 years. Unfortunately there doesn't
seem to be anything they can do about that. But more than
anything, I am still here while so many have not
survived. One thing I know for sure: as much as I love my
country, Uncle Sam is never going to admit and take any
responsibility that they goofed.
On a lighter note to Brad Upton. We like comedy in
Alaska too. We need some humor during our long winter
nights. If you are looking for a gig, I bet we could get
you one up here.
Rick Maddy, are you still "Muck-Mucking" on salmon
and moose?
Take care all my Bomber friends,
-Jackie Hanson Hewett ('67) ~ from Kenai Alaska, where
the sky has been as blue as a robin's egg
during the day, the Northern lights wild at
night, and currently a warm 6 degrees.
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>>From: Dan Ham ('72)
In reading the various entries about Larry Coryell I
am reminded of all the 'garage bands' that formed in the
mid to late '60's (not that any of these bands were in
the same league as Mr. Coryell). How many remember the
'Battle-of-the-Bands' that was held in the gym at Col-Hi?
Undoubtedly sponsored by 96 KALE (which I think was the
only "Rock 'n Roll" station in the area at that time). I
can't really remember any of the names of these bands off
the top of my head, although I think Bob Dana played
drums in one of them and Mike Land fit in there
somewhere. I do remember a band called "The Parrots" that
cut a 45RPM with a guy named Greg Rieten (not sure about
the spelling of the last name) as the lead singer. Maybe
some of you out there can remember some of the other
bands' names.
Some of the bigger name bands that played "The Gym"
were "The 5th Dimension" and "The Grass Roots". I
remember them as being a lot of fun, does anyone else?
-Dan Ham ('72)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/22/03 ~ 1963 ... AND A NATION WEPT
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7 Bombers and 2 funeral notices today:
Jim Jensen ('50), Ralph Myrick ('51)
Stan McDonald ('53), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Linda Reining ('64), Bruce Strand ('69)
Jeff Curtis ('69)
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Where were YOU, 40 years ago today - 11/22/63?????
12/9/63 Sandstorm
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sandi Cherrington ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dawn Bell Rich ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jo Clark Donahoo ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brent Christi ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brad Wear ('71)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: Bomber Passed Away
Don't mean to jump the gun, but I noticed that
Richard E. "Dick" Vogel ('56) passed away on November
18, 2003.
When our family lived at the corner of Thayer Drive
and Torbett the Vogels lived across the street on the
south side of Torbett. "Dick" was short and strongly
built - as was his dad, Ed. As a kid of 12-14, I used to
watch all of the softball games at Richland's then major
park on the north side of town. Ed Vogel was the catcher
for the "Eagles" (F.O.E.), one of the premier teams in
the "Classic League."
I knew the Vogels to be friendly and courteous
people. Dick's sister was an occasional baby sitter for
my brother, Tony (WB'66).
When any of the Bombers go a little bit of us goes, too.
-Jim Jensen ('50)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Re: Compensation
Regarding parents that worked in the Hanford area
and have or have died from cancer. I submitted a claim,
for my Dad, to Energy Employees Occupational Illness
Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) on behalf of my
mother, who has since died, because he died of a cancer
of the lungs that is related to the type that radiation
causes. It has been almost two years, now, and they are
still processing my claim. The DOE Office of Worker
Advocacy keeps me posted regularly via phone calls or
letters. They have sent me forms to fill out regarding
anyone else that I know that may have or have died from
this type of cancer or any other illness that may have
been caused by being exposed to radiation. This group
wants more people to apply. If any of your parents,
living or dead, worked in the area and is a victim
of cancer or any other disease related to radiation
exposure, submit their names. You can call 1-800-790-
6728 to get more information. Tell you what, it is worth
the effort. You may be awarded up to $150,000. It both
parents are dead, and have been dead for years, this
will be awarded to the siblings. This office really
wants you to apply. Evidently, not enough people from
this area are applying. Take time to do it. You have
nothing to lose.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Stan McDonald ('53)
Re: Branson, Missouri and environs
In my e-mail of yesterday, I neglected to say where
it was that we saw all the shows in September... it was
Branson, Missouri. If you ever go there, you have to see
Paul Harris, an Arkansan, who is funnier than any other
performer we saw there. Never heard of him... but he is
a real "crack up." He sings too.
-Stan McDonald ('53)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Veterans
Reflections in the wee hours of the night. I was
gone all last week and part of this one and will be on
the road again all next week so I am taking the day off
tomorrow to do nothing. I got home a couple of days ago
from 10 days in Washington DC. One of the Special Agents
I was working with had the "on call" duty that week and
a "On duty 24 hours" black Suburban with black windows.
Similar to the 300 pound gorilla sleeping wherever he
wants, that vehicle could park virtually anywhere he
wanted in the entire WA DC area. So in our spare time a
couple of evenings it was easy to visit some favorite
places. Ignoring the variety of street people and the
bureaucracy that we shake our heads at, there is
something awesome in walking among the massive buildings
and monuments comprising the center of our government. I
always like to spend a few minutes sitting on the steps
of the Lincoln Memorial in some quiet thoughts of what
it all means and how fortunate we are to live in
America. At 10:30 at night there were probably a dozen
or so others doing the same thing. A little before 11 I
wandered the short distance to the Viet Nam Wall to
visit a couple of friends names. Again there were 10-12
others there. Some were tracing names, some were looking
for names, some were stoic, and some were quietly wiping
tears. My point here is that we need to take pride and
participate in America, and no matter how we may feel
about war and battles, we cannot forget our military,
and especially the veterans and those who lost their
lives in service to this, our country.
Again this year my company will be doing the
fireworks display at Coeur d' Alene Idaho. As always it
is the Friday after thanksgiving. The budget went up
very substantially this year and we will be firing from
4 barges (2 at each of 2 positions) and over 1000 feet
of the boardwalk simultaneously. The show immediately
follows the parade that starts at 5 PM. The crowd size
sets a new record every year so come early if you want
to attend and dress warm. The best viewing area is from
the park next to the resort (On the West side). I will
be on the boardwalk firing that material and so will be
inaccessible until well after the show is over.
To all bombers where ever you are, have a warm and
pleasant Thanksgiving.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ From home South of Tacoma
where there are 1 of the 3-inches of snow left and
still melting at this late hour (1 AM Friday)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
WHAT: Bakersfield Bomber Luncheon
WHEN: Sunday, December 7th, 2003
TIME: 1:00 P.M.
WHERE: Linda's house [Linda's street address deleted for
her privacy--write her if you want it. -Maren]
Come and join us for a good time... lots of
"goodies" to eat and good stuff to drink, too.
Directions: [directions deleted from the Sandstorm,
Write Linda for directions. -Maren]
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA ~ finally gotten
cold enough to turn off the a/c and turn on the heat.
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>>From: Bruce Strand ('69)
Re: Bob Cowan ('60)
To: Jackie Hanson Hewett ('67)
I know Bob Cowan ('60)! (And, I know he's no
relation to Pat & Myrna Cowan of formerly Cowan & Cowan
Insurance, now Birch Ridge Golf Course fame.) I lived in
Kenai/Soldotna for six years but never knew Bob was a
Bomber. I guess I missed his glow in the dark "Bomber
glow." Sorry to learn of his condition. It is always
tougher when it is someone you know. God bless you,
Bob...
-Bruce Strand ('69) ~ Tempe, AZ -- Where its supposed to
cool down to a brisk high of 65° this weekend.
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>>From: Jeff Curtis ('69)
Re: The Day of JFK
Maren and Richard,
I don't know if you reprint stuff but, in that
Saturday is the 40th anniversary of that horrible day, I
took a look at that submission I wrote several years ago
about Kennedy's visit to Hanford and decided it needed a
little re-writing. So I cleaned it up a bit and offer it
now, again, should you think it appropriate. I know that
some of the Sandstorm's audience has changed so there's
probably some folks who haven't seen it before. Anyway,
I corrected some stuff that has always bugged me like
the spelling of Det Wegener's name and the correct year
he graduated; the term "full-on" instead of "fallen" and
some other general reworking of what now seem to be
clumsy or unclear passages. And I finally put in some
paragraph breaks too. I had even misspelled Khrushchev
(who would think that sh and ch would go together -
those crazy Russians!). So repost this version for the
Saturday's edition if you think it worthwhile. Or you
could replace the original in the Stuff by Jeff Curtis
link with this one. It is more accurate and improved, I
think anyway.
By the way, I went to George Dana's ('70) memorial
at the K of C Hall on the bypass last month. It was like
a mini-reunion. Francos. Sinclairs, Nickolas, Hogans and
many others were all there. All had fond memories to
share. George was well loved.
You guys have a good T-Day. I'll be over in Richland
for the feast at my brother Greg's ('74) house with my
parents, Marge and Ernie and my brother Mike ('71).
Probably try to hit the Spudnut Shop Saturday morning
before heading back to the West side.
My Best
-Jeff Curtis ('69)
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Re: The Day of JFK by Jeff Curtis ('69)
[Originally in the 3/15/00 Alumni Sandstorm - Revised 11/22/03]
It was the Fall of 1963, the waning days of September.
The leaves on the miles of sycamores that lined both
sides of Cottonwood Street were not falling yet but had
begun their annual flame-on. The days were still bright
and hot but the nights had that crisp, cool edge that
spelled the immanent change of seasons.
Bob Avant ('69) and I would reenact line-for-line scenes
from the best selling album by Vaughn Meader, "The First
Family". We were actually getting pretty good at some of
the voice impressions. We even tried out for the part of
the President in Chief Jo's production of "The Mouse
That Roared" using the New England accent that was so
famous. God, we must have seemed like idiots. The
Beatles wouldn't be wanting to hold anyone's hand on
Ed's "really big shoe..." for another five or six
months. Khrushchev and his minions were the bad guys.
Jack and Bobby were the good guys. No shades of gray,
no mitigations. The global and national situations
were very easy to get your arms around.
It was the immediate dynamics of my first month of
seventh grade that were unimaginably complex. I was at
the bottom of a pretty tall learning curve that I was
going to have to climb whether I liked it or not. Yes,
the local scene was much more of a concern for me than
anything Washington or Moscow could muster.
However, that particular week one thought dominated my
mind. He was coming.
The President. The same guy that had Nixon sweating like
a pig at a luau on the television debates. The guy that
stared down Khrushchev and sent him and his missiles
packing back to the Kremlin just the previous October.
He was going to stand up in front of us and speak, live
and in color, right there in the middle of the desert.
Wow. This was huge. That Wednesday, as usual, I went to
my Boy Scout Troop meeting in the basement of Christ the
King school. I wasn't in the best of moods that evening.
I was already way behind on a speech assignment for Mr.
St. John. I hadn't even gotten around to picking up any
3 X 5 cards at Densow's yet. Mom made liver and onions
for dinner I think and, you know, that pretty much sets
an ugly tone for the rest of the evening. Plus, before
the Troop meeting, Mike Crawley ('69) had put me in a
full-nelson for about 10 minutes and I was sure that my
shoulders were lining up about two inches behind where
they should have been. Ed O'Claire, our Scoutmaster,
started the meeting and informed us that First Aid merit
badge classes were going to start the next week. Also,
we had a camp out scheduled in two weeks at our "if-you-
can't-find-anywhere-good-to-camp-then-just-go-here"
campground in the Russian olive groves behind the Rose
Bowl. And lastly, our troop had been selected to provide
support services to the pending JFK visit.
My shoulders immediately popped into normal position.
What was that? Did he say we were going to do something
when Kennedy came? Mr. O'Claire continued that our troop
had been tapped to direct traffic in the parking lot for
the event. The parking lot? Not good. Although I was not
familiar with the layout of the site (or even where it
was for that matter) I was fairly certain that the
parking lot would be about as far away from the action
as you could get. Well, we could only park cars till the
thing got started because everyone should have gotten
there by then, right? At least that's what I was hoping.
If I had to traipse around in the hot sun for hours,
waving people right an left in a dusty parking lot and
then didn't get to see the President, well.... it was
going to fall in line with the way the rest of the month
was shaping up. And that just wouldn't do. When the day
arrived Mom and Dad and my brothers got into the sky-
blue '59 Ford station wagon and we headed off into the
sage. The parking lot WAS hot and dusty. I was stationed
at the far end of the lot and didn't even have a good
view of the crowd much less the speaker's platform. I
was in uniform and because of the weather was in the
"summer-shorts" version. I had severe doubts about the
amount of respect or impression of command that could
possibly be generated in the minds of approaching
motorists by the sight of a twelve year old boy in knee
socks and a neckerchief. Nonetheless, I dutifully
flagged folks left and right for a couple of hours until
the traffic subsided. I had no further instructions and
no one was around to tell me what to do at that point so
I wandered over and into the crowd.
It was Aich-Oh-Tee: H O T! And I was a dusty mess.
People had taken their programs and folded them into
these funny looking, triangle shaped, pirate hats to get
some relief from the scalding sun. Jeez, there were a
whole lot of people with those paper hats on. I wondered
if how to make them was one of those common knowledge
things. You know, like paper airplanes or something? Or
did a few people know how and, everyone else thinking it
was a pretty good idea, just up and figured out how to
copy the process. Either way it still looked like some
kind of low budget Water Buffalo Lodge meeting. But in
all fairness, who was I, in my olive drab knee socks
with green-tasseled garters, to judge?
One of the local organizers spotted my uniformed self
and grabbed me by the arm. He told me to head up front
and help usher. Up front? OK, no problem.
Someone had constructed a seating area for the media and
local dignitaries right up by the speaker's platform.
There were several rows of chairs and a two-by-four
railing between them and the podium. I was positioned at
the head of one of the isles and walked folks to their
seats for the next twenty minutes or so. This was great.
I was actually in the front of a sea of over 30,000
(mostly paper-hatted) folks in the crowd. I was going
to get to see everything.
There was a distant humming, that became a louder
whirring, that turned eventually into a whoop-whooping
roar as the President's helicopter came in from Moses
Lake. The wash from the rotors blew the hell out of
everything.
Dust, tumbleweeds and paper pirate hats were flying
everywhere.
There were a couple of large flags on the stage and the
American flag, old Stars and Stripes went down with a
crack. The wooden flagpole had snapped in two on impact.
Nowadays, this would have been associated with some
kind of poetic irony. But in the Rob-and-Laura-Petre
innocence of the early '60s, this was just an unfortunate
turn of events that required action. Det Wegener ('65),
with whom I would be a fellow Explorer Scout in a
few years, was actually on the stage and immediately
picked up the flag and the broken pole. He put them back
together, set the flag upright in it's original spot and
proceeded to hold the pieces in place with both hands
for the rest of the proceedings.
I'll never forget how great an accomplishment I thought
that was. He had to have been very hot and very tired
but he never let go of the standard. The potentially
embarrassing problem became a non-incident due to his
diligence. There are probably a few folks still around
that were in the front of it all that day. And a few of
them might remember the flag blowing over. But I'll bet
only a handful remember how that flag got upright and
stayed that way.
Sometimes the good stuff is really good stuff because
its so transparent with no special recognition required.
Det saw a problem and acted to correct it quickly and
quietly. Nice job.
John F. Kennedy stepped out of the helicopter ducking
below the rotors with his hand over his head like I had
seen virtually everyone on the TV show "Whirlybirds" do
several times an episode. Man, did this guy look action
packed. He was introduced to the roaring approval of
around 30,000 onlookers. Some with the paper pirate hats
still on their heads.
I don't remember a thing he said. I really didn't even
know why he was there till years later reading about it.
That wasn't the point anyway. This was like a rock
concert or something. And I had front row seats. He went
on for a while and finally wrapped it all up. Cool. I
had seen him from about 30 feet away, much closer than I
ever had thought I would get.
But wait! He was coming down to the front of the
railing! He was starting on the right side and working
his way left, shaking the hands of the front row group.
I managed to turn sideways-left and squeeze in between
to rather rotund men. As the President went by I could
hardly see him through the guys in front of me. I stuck
my left hand out and I watched as he came into view.
As it wagged hopefully between the two large tummies of
the men in front of me, the president somehow grabbed
and then shook my skinny little protruding left hand
with his right. He kind of shook the back of my hand
which I quickly retrieved...for posterity.
JFK now having passed us by and gone further down the
line, the two burley boys on either side of me pealed
away. I was kind of dazed. I had really managed to shake
his hand. Wow! Then I noticed that as he reached the far
end of the railing, the President started working his
way back. He was making another pass! This time there
were no obstructions. I was going to get a full-on, up
front handshake.
I really wanted to have something clever to say to him.
I couldn't let this kind of opportunity pass without
trying to engage him in some kind of witty banter. I
was not particularly known for bantering wittily with
national leaders but you have to start somewhere, right?
And the President of the United States would be a pretty
good place to start, in my mind anyway. I remembered
listening to the radio in the car while on the ride out
there that day and heard a news report about some nut
(or maybe a student driver) that had rammed his pickup
truck into the front gates of the White House.
While absorbing that bit of disturbing information I
thought about what it must be like to find out about
stuff like that happening to your house on the news
while your traveling around giving speeches and such.
I couldn't imagine. But it gave me an idea.
When he approached and was standing right in front of me
I put out my (appropriate right) hand as I boldly looked
directly into...uh...his right ear. He was talking to
some lady to his left and had his head turned. But then
he turned and looked right at me with those powerful
eyes, in which I thought I could see a touch of
sadness and a touch of mirth, and firmly took my hand.
"Uhhhh.... Mr. President" I clearly heard myself saying
in a kind of out-of-body-experience kind of way, "I
heard somebody tried to park their truck in your living
room....", my attempted cleverness sounding much
flatter than intended. He paused and looked at me for a
moment. All he replied was "Yeah" but his eyes twinkled
and he smiled. Then he moved on. I stood there pretty
much out of it for a while staring at my hand. The
President wrapped up all the glad-handing, his
helicopter wound back up and moments later he was gone
from the desert. Eight weeks later he was gone from the
Earth. I was in Carl Schleer's homeroom class that
November day when the horrible news came over the PA
system. The school officials didn't let us go home but
they didn't expect us to do much of anything the rest of
the day either. I remember a lot of crying. I remember a
lot of anger and uncertainty. I really did not know true
sadness till then and I still think that a lot of us
were too young to have had to get that kind of a dose.
It would be a lot better if you had the time to ease
into the knowledge that downs can follow ups and
sometimes in direct proportion to each other, sometimes
not. We really got thrown into the deep end of the pool
on that one though. The ensuing weekend that November
was terrible. We watched Jackie Kennedy step off of
Air Force One back in Washington DC still wearing the
bloodied clothes she had been wearing in the tragic
motorcade earlier that day. We watched a guy get
murdered on TV. We watched the horses pull the coffin
down the street to incessant drum rolls. We heard the
bugler hit a clinker when he played Taps at Arlington
and I think we all died a little bit seeing Jackie and
Caroline watch John John's innocent but brave salute as
his father's procession passed by.
The holidays that year were the most somber I hope I
ever have to endure. Time could not pass too quickly.
My parents never played Vaughn Meader's album again and
Bob Avant and I started memorizing Bill Cosby's "Why Is
There Air" instead.
Eventually I washed my hand.
-Jeff Curtis ('69)
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by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Richard E. 'Dick' Vogel ('56) ~ 04/26/38 - 11/18/03
>>Barbara Hosack Busch ('65) ~ 1947 - 11/9/03
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Bob Harman ('51), Ralph Myrick ('51)
Richard Anderson ('60), Mary Mike Hartnett ('61)
Jeff Michael ('65), Marcia Wade ('67)
Betti Avant ('69), Mike Davis ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY 11/21: Rosemary Qualhiem Guse ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gayle Dawson Muir ('65)
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>>From: Bob Harman ('51)
I want to second what Ralph Myrick ('51) said about
the DOE benefit, if you have the benefit coming, you
should apply. (I don't know why we are encouraging folks
to do so, the fewer who apply the better our chances, eh
Ralph!) I am in the same situation as Ralph, waiting to
hear. I have gotten to the point of having a telephone
interview. Haven't had it yet and the ball is now in my
court to arrange it. That cash would sure come in handy
about now.
Have a great Thanksgiving all you Bombers!
-Bob Harman ('51)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
I can remember the day that JFK was assassinated. I
was teaching fifth grade in Aztec, NM. My wife, Judy,
called the school and asked to talk to me. That is how I
found out. What a blow. I can remember how solemn it was
among everyone that day. I know Oswald's brother said
that he was alone, but I wonder?
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Ricky
The Richland girls' soccer team won the 4A State
Championship -- 3-0 over Bellermine (Tacoma). I went
to a few games; they are *GOOD* and richly deserve the
championship. (Oh, and they will be just as good, if not
better, next year.)
Bomber Cheers,
-Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Mary Mike Hartnett Peters ('61)
Re: A Bomber Funeral
Maren,
I have watched and watched the Sandstorm for the
Tri-City Herald's obit on Dick Vogel (56), who passed
away 11/18/03. Did I just miss it?
He was a very good, kind friend to my husband,
Leonard ('61) when he lost his wife, Rose Wildenborg
Peters ('66RIP) in 2000. I can honestly say we never saw
Dick angry or in a bad mood. His memorial service is
this Saturday morning at 10:00 at Einan's. He leaves
many good friends and a wonderful family. He will be
missed by all of us who had the very good fortune to
have known this wonderful person.
-Mary Mike Hartnett Peters ('61)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: JFK
To: Jeff Curtis ('69)
Thanks for writing and sharing the Kennedy piece.
And thank you to Maren/Richard for running it. I wasn't
a Sandstorm reader (or even aware of it existence) until
a few months ago, so didn't see this item on the first
pass.
I had also completely forgotten that JFK had been
here just before Dallas. Boy, but I sure do remember the
announcement on the PA system at Col-Hi (I was in the
cafeteria). And I remember watching all the sad stuff on
TV. That event and it's attachments, and the shooting of
John Lennon were two of the saddest times on TV that I
recall.
Det Wegener ('65). and you, Jeff, and the rest of
the Boy Scouts that got that close, even touched JFK,
had quite a special life experience at a very early age.
I know how special those experiences are; I've had a
few, too, but never a US President while in office.
dj jeff Michael ('65)
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>>From: Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67)
Re: The Kennedy/Curtis Connection.
Thanks, Maren, for reprinting, and Jeff Curtis ('69),
for re-working, and suggesting the reprinting! I
remember that day in the sunshine in the middle of the
desert--tho I was now where near enough to see anything
but 'zillions' of other people in front of me. And you
got to shake his hand with both of yours! How exciting.
As I said, I doubt that I even was able to see the top
of his head--I know I heard none of the speech, but just
being there, and knowing that our president was there
was a thrilling event! Thanks for the memories.
-Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: 40 years ago
Speaking of 40 years ago (written on Saturday,
11/22/03), did any of you out there catch the History
Channel Friday evening? They had one hour blocks of
programs about various theories of who or what was
behind the assassination of J.F.K. One of them was I had
never heard of, but perhaps some of you have. They say
the "big guy" that plotted it was none other than Lyndon
Baines Johnson, his VEEP. They said he wanted the
"power" position and the only way to get it was to
eliminate the one who had it. They also said he was
probably behind at least 7 other "mysterious" deaths.
A lot of the evidence of it was completely destroyed
and there was 1 fingerprint in the school depository
that they were never able to trace. It made for some
interesting listening.
Well, I better run and get some groceries as it is
supposed to only get in the 20s today with snow starting
this afternoon. Albeit only 1-3 inches but hopefully it
will be wet, as we are behind 6"+ for the year.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS
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>>From: Mike Davis (74)
As usual, Good job on the writing of JFK's trip to
Hanford by Jeff Curtis ('69).
As many, I have watched with interest the JFK
"overload" on the History Channel this week as they
presented "The Men Who Killed Kennedy."
For those people that missed it this was a series of
one-hour shows that explored all the conspiracies that
have formulated over the years. I, like many, had
thought for years that the world really didn't know the
truth of what happened that day in Dallas, but after
watching ABC's "The Kennedy Assassination, Beyond
Conspiracy," hosted by Peter Jennings (Thursday night, I
believe) I now realize there was and is no proof of any
conspiracy to kill the President. Using updated computer
analysis they pretty much proved that Oswald acted
alone. Now there was a time that I was convinced there
was more to the story and I even considered myself an
amateur "buff" on the subject, but I'm now convinced
otherwise. If you have the chance to see the program
sometime (if they repeat it) tune it in. It is very
convincing.
Sorry, Big G, I know you must be turning over in
your grave hearing these things I am saying.
-Mike Davis (74)
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12 Bombers and 1 death notice today :(
Betty Ely ('47), Phil Belcher ('51)
Bill Berlin ('56), Charles Cox ('56)
Max Sutton ('57), Dave Vallely ('60)
Donna Bowers ('63), Linda Reining ('64)
Patti Snider ('65), Georgia Rushworth ('66)
Doug Ufkes ('68), Betti Avant ('69)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary Christian ('67)
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>>From: Betty Ely Trainor King ('47)
Re: Meeting JFK in 1960
I attended my first Democratic State Convention in
1960. After Kennedy spoke, Izzy Burrus and I rushed
the stage and got behind the curtain to stop Senator
Kennedy. I forgot that a Johnson person at my table
had pinned a Johnson pin on me. I said that I was 100
percent for him. He looked into my eyes and shook my
hand, and said, "Thank you very much". He signed the
program for Izzy and me. He was off to California to
celebrate his birthday, and I was going back to Richland
to celebrate my son, Rick Trainor's birthday on the same
day.
I sent a letter to the national Christian Herald
magazine, saying that I WAS A 100 PER CENT PROTESTANT
FOR KENNEDY FOR PRESIDENT. My letter was printed in this
publication the October before the election with my name
and address. I had hate letters sent to me from all over
the United States. I gave them to Herb Davis who was
the Benton County Prosecuting Attorney. He had been
Senator Henry Jackson's roommate in college. Senator
Jackson became the head of the National DNC after
Kennedy was elected. Boy, one of the highlights was
having that great man look into my eyes. He sure knew
how to look people straight in the eyes.
-Betty Ely Trainor King ('47)
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>>From: Phil Belcher ('51)
Re: JFK
I was working at PRTR in 300 area when JFK was
killed and we couldn't believe it. Everyone's wife was
calling to tell us about it. I connected the radio to
the PA system throughout the entire building and we all
walked around in a daze, not believing what we were
hearing. Its something the older ones of us will never
forget.
With regards to PRTR, would there be any interest in
having a Bomber PRTR coffee after the holiday? If so,
drop me a email.
-Phil Belcher ('51) ~ In Prosser where snow is sometimes
forecast.
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Bombers and Bellermine
Nice article in the Sunday Seattle Times Sports
pages on the lady Bombers 3-nil [as they say in the UK]
victory over Bellermine of Tacoma in the Girls 4A State
Championship game on Saturday. A friend of mine, who has
a daughter playing for Bellermine, said Richland was
awesome, the best "woman's" team he has ever seen. That
coming from a Brit expat is quite a complement. He said
Richland's passing was nearly perfect and that they
had a real view of where their players were and in
anticipating where they would move to set up the field.
Congratulations to them and their Coach, who seems to
really know the game.
Re: Cougars and Huskies
I was at the WSU/UW game so I could not go to the
Richland soccer game, but I have to admit that for the
first time since I left Col High (it was that name when
I graduated in '56) that I have had anything but dislike
for the Cougs. Mike Price and his continual whining and
sniveling was one main reason, as he has proven during
his (what?) eight minute stint at Alabama, but I REALLY
like Bill Doba. What a great Coach and Gentleman. He
just sucks up a big loss like this and looks to the
future for the team. Man, I wish he was at UW. My
feeling is that WSU will recruit very well in the State
of Washington's top ranked 4A and 3A players. The only
guy that the Cougs have left to whine and snivel now is
Old Jimbeaux Hamilton ('63).
-Bill Berlin ('56) - just a few weeks to moving to
Anacortes after the Christmas holidays, where I
find Bomber Dave Preibe ('57)lives with his wife.
Have a great Thanksgiving to all Bombers,
wherever you are.
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>>From: Charles Cox ('56)
Re: Dick Vogel ('56RIP)
Sorry to hear about Dick. I played quite a few
Softball games with him an against him. Great guy.
Re: JFK 40 years ago.
I was bowling in a Shift Worker League at the Atomic
Bowl and I believe it was around 10:30 am. The next two
or three balls rolled were gutter balls.
-Charles Cox ('56) ~ Georgetown, TX - Where a cold front
just blew in an it dropped from 72° to 54° in a
matter of minutes.
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>>From: Max Sutton ('57)
Re: DOE Benefit
I am also in the process of a claim and I am to the
point of the interview. My father passed away in 1980
from Hodgkins cancer in the liver. It's kinda hard to
remember answers to all the questions they want to ask
because most didn't know what our fathers or mothers
did out in the areas anyway. And how am I supposed to
remember any of my father's bosses or work mates? My dad
would be 83 now and most of his friends would be gone
also. Anyway it's sure worth the time to apply.
-Max Sutton ('57)
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>>From: Dave Vallely ('60)
Re: Special thank you!!
To a very special person, Evelyn Evens Vallely ('64)
for having put up with me for 36 years as my wife and
life partner. Good on Ya!! love!!
-Dave Vallely ('60)
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>>From: Donna Bowers Rice ('63)
Re: DOE Benefit for Survivors.
I am not in this for the children to receive money
for their father's demise, but to point to the fact that
our fathers were exposed sometimes to something that
at the time may not have been be adequately protected
against or measured. My father died at the age of 59
with amelonotic melanoma, from a hangnail that would not
heal, that spread to his lymph nodes and finally all
organs, which he died of 1 1/2 years after initial
diagnosis. He had 6 overexposures, two of which were to
the left hand, the last being 20,000 counts per minute
to the thumb that eventually turned cancerous 7 years
later. We are waiting to see if he qualifies for the
benefit. His family has for generations lived until the
'80s. Do I think that my Dad died early to his exposure-
you bet I do?!? In researching this, I have found an
interesting site that others may want to go into. It
is the ICRU-the Journal of the Commission on Radiation
Units. It documents how they measured radiation in those
years, what devices they used, how accurate measurements
were, the differences in machines and sites measured. I
find it highly interesting that the studies done by
some epidemiologists show that the exposures to Hanford
workers were higher than other sites and sometimes these
epidimeologists lost jobs and careers over this issue.
There is no oversight in this area except the
government and the contractors. Back copies of these
articles are only available in 12 libraries in the
entire US, none of which are in Washington state. I
travelled to the University of Illinois at Champaign-
Urbana as even Missouri lacks a library with this
journal. I can tell you that that engineering library
is absolutely magnificent-we have nothing like it in
Missouri. The place was filled with foreign students
(3 to 1). It makes you wonder why we are producing 4
lawyers for every engineer and Japan does just the
opposite producing 4 engineers for every lawyer. Do you
suppose the rest of the world has a better handle on the
long term future than we do? I will keep you posted as
to our progress-we have been through the oral interview
and are now into the dose reconstruction period. Then
another government official decides whether you get the
remuneration. $150,000.00 does not compensate for a
shortened life.
-Donna Bowers Rice ('63) ~ St. Louis, MO - where it was
65° yesterday and we are just now getting that storm
that was in Seattle 2 days ago.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Mike Davis ('74)
Re: JFK Conspiracy Theory
I had always believed that Jack Ruby just had to be
involved... figured that is why he shot Oswald... to
keep him from talking... also wondered about Lyndon
Johnson--especially after watching a program that said
JFK originally was going to have his brother, Bobby, as
his Vice President, but then was told he needed Johnson
to "carry" Texas... JFK sent Bobby to tell Johnson he
was "off the ticket", but by the time Bobby arrived at
his office, JFK had already called and changed his mind,
so Johnson told Bobby "he was out of the loop"... just
sounded like he was a bit of a snit! anyway, back to
the subject... I watched the program on ABC with Peter
Jennings and it really was interesting and helps prove
that there was no conspiracy and that Oswald was
alone... the computer enhancing made it very easy to
"see" exactly how he was shot and how the bullet passed
through JFK and into the back of Governor John Connally.
very interesting--it is definitely worth watching,
again.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ cold in Bakersfield, CA - I swear
we had "arctic winds" from Alaska yesterday
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>>From: Patti Snider Miller ('65)
I would just like to wish everyone a blessed
Thanksgiving. Maren and Richard thanks for the Sandstorm
to keep all we Bombers in contact.
I would also like to mention that at Albertsons we
have another Bomber working for us, it is Richard Bowen,
from the great class of '65, come say 'hi' to him!
-Patti Snider Miller ('65) ~ in Richland where it is
soooo cold, brrrrrrrr
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>>From: Georgia Rushworth ('66)
Re: President Kennedy
I just have to get my 2 cents worth in here! My
dad, George Rushworth (RIP faithful Bomber dad of three
Bombers) designed the wand that President Kennedy held
to start the first nuclear reactor at Hanford. It is on
display at Columbia River Exhibition of History Science
and Technology in Richland.
Re: DOE Reimbursement
Just before my dear dad passed away of lung cancer
in 2002, I was able to get information from him
concerning his work history in order to file the claim.
Even though he was extremely ill, he went into great
detail.. so much so that I didn't understand most of it!
My dad was truly a genius. My mom and I went through the
phone conversation phase about two months ago and have
not heard anything since then. I have Bomber friends
who are going through the same thing with one of their
parents who worked at Hanford and also died of cancer.
-Georgia Rushworth ('66)
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>>From: Doug Ufkes ('68)
To all you '68 grads who went to Carmichael,
recently there was an article from Bob Grout here in
the Sandstorm. I wrote him and ask if he was related
to Nelly Grout and sure enough he is her brother.
Subsequently I got in touch with Nelly who lives in
Arkansas. They moved away around our 8th grade year.
She, of course, remembered all of us when I wrote
and was happy to hear from me I remember walking home
from school with a large group that included Nelly,
Andi Bayless, Mike Helgerson, Sharon Smithwick,
Greg Moray, and several others. Nelly was and is
such a nice person.
-Doug Ufkes ('68) ~ Tucson, AZ
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Well, we did get some snow, perhaps an inch or so
(I don't know how much moisture). While looking out
my window there are tumbleweeds blowing across it.
Congrats to the soccer team on your state championship.
Yesterday afternoon I caught the entire show I mentioned
about J.F.K. I guess they did finally identify that one
print on a box in the sniper's nest (98). An expert
found 34 points of similarity, but the government said
he had to be mistaken. The one who the fingerprint was
tied to died a mysterious death shortly after the
assassination (again attributed to L.B.J.). The other
interesting fact besides L.B.J.'s involvement was that
J. Edgar Hoover and Richard Nixon knew of the plot
according to these experts. That's how the evidence
disappeared with the F.B.I.
Bomber cheers to you all,
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS
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>>Bobby Cowan ('60) ~ 1942 - 11/23/03
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16 or 17 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45, '46, & '02), Dick Harris ('49)
Ray Gillette ('49), Ralph Myrick ('51)
Gary May ('58WB), Barbara Farris ('59WB)
Fred Phillips ('60), Patti Jones ('60)
Ed Wood ('62), Helen Cross ('62)
Georgia Rushworth ('66), Janice Klusman ('66)
Rick Maddy ('67), Brad Upton ('74)
Mike Davis ('74), Kim Edgar ('79)
Larry "latter bruce" ('82) ????
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Fran Teeple Wolf ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary Turner ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leon Rice ('82)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shelly Strege ('98)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, & '02)
Thank you, Jim Jensen ('50) for the kind remarks re:
Dick Vogel (RIP '56), a great guy. We once had a pickup
softball game between the Young Studs and the Old Men of
the Uptown Tav. Dickie pitched for the Studs, and I hit
a triple off him. I never, never, never let him forget it.
We are heading to the Coast for Thanksgiving, and happy
holiday to all you Bombers, especially you, Maren
To all you Cougs: Gosh, we feel bad for you. Better luck
someday in the far future. (I wuz there Saturday)
Later, Dickie. (And JFK, too.)
-Dick McCoy ('45, '46, & '02) AKA Daniel Cooper.
Bronc, Beaver, Bomber.
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>>From: Dick Harris ('49)
Re: Applying for DOE Cancer Related Benefit
I really have a problem with encouraging persons to
make claim against the government for possible Hanford-
related deaths or illnesses. If there is a legitimate
claim, that is one thing, but encouraging persons to
apply, because "This group wants more people to apply"
and "This office really wants you to apply" and
"Evidently, not enough people from this area are
applying," are very poor reasons! Of course, government
employees, whose job depends on paper to process, are
going to encourage people to apply. It is their
livelihood and part of the "something for nothing"
syndrome that our country suffers from! (Yes, I know
Mrs. White, I ended that sentence with a preposition!).
My father was a machinist, who came from Denver in early
1944 to provide his expertise to an important and top
priority need. With three sons, overseas in the service,
he had a stake in doing whatever he could to shorten the
war. Of course, he didn't know what the product was at
the time. All he knew was that it was top secret and
was of top importance to the War effort! He endured an
operation for cancer of the prostate in the late '40's
or early '50's and finally died of cancer at the age of
77. Applying for the possibility of a benefit from his
having died of cancer is the last thing I would think
of considering. He was proud of his contribution to the
country's war effort and so am I.
One of my Richland schoolmate's father died at a very
early age. He was part of Enrico Fermi's group, who
constructed a nuclear reactor and successfully performed
a sustained nuclear reaction at the University of
Chicago. He was one of a few, who came to Hanford and
performed the miracle of getting a commercial-scale
reactor, producing material in just thirteen short
months. This was the material needed for the bomb that
was dropped at Nagasaki. He sustained radiation exposure
during those early primitive experiments.
His daughter related to me, many years later, that her
father died at a very early age from that radiation
exposure. Previously, I had no knowledge of why she lost
her father at such and early age. She further related
that persons had tried to get her mother to apply for
compensation for his early death. She commented that
her mother had determined that she would never do that.
She said her husband knew the risks that he was being
subjected to and that the effort was important, enough.
She further indicated that her husband considered
himself, no different than thousands of others, who made
the supreme sacrifice for our freedom! Applying for
compensation would be the last thing he would want her
to do!
These are just some thoughts that came to my mind as I
read the contributions on this subject and I thought I
would share them.
-Dick Harris ('49)
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>>From: Ray Gillette ('49)
Re: JFK
Reminiscences of the day that President Kennedy was
killed brings back the day clearly for me. I was working
in the 703 building (for those who even remember the
700 area around the present Federal Bldg) and I took the
short walk across the street (Knight St.???) to where
my friends Rem Ryals ('49) and Dick Quigley ('47) were
sharing law office space. It was in the building that
had been the Cafeteria (and had several other occupants
over the years). It was indeed a sad for us all. Amazing
how quickly those 40 years have whizzed by. I still get
emotional when I think of that weekend that followed. I
wonder if we learned anything from those experiences.
-Ray Gillette ('49)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Re: prefabs
There were five colors of the prefabs, white,
yellow, red, brown, and green. Is this correct? I know
I lived in a yellow one. Were there white ones? I think
the one, two, and three bedroom prefabs were all painted
the same colors, right?
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Gary May ('58WB)
Re: JFK
I was stationed in Mannheim, Germany when JFK was
assinated. Had just gotten out of the tub when a lady
called upstairs, in a civilian house I was staying in,
and said that the President had been shot. I said that
if she was trying to be funny to stop it as it was not
funny at all. At that point she came upstairs and was
crying to inform me that this was on the Germany
TV/Radio. I turned AFN (Armed Forces Network) Radio
Station and there was simply music. Shortly a young E-4
announcer broke in and said that the President had
indeed been shot and at that point started crying and
stated that he, the President, had died. Most of the
Troops in Europe went to the units, in full combat
gear, believing that a Russian or at least a Russian
sympathizer, had killed our President. After 3 days of
waiting the Commanders told everyone to go home but to
be ready to move out at a moment's notice.
-Gary May ('58WB) ~ Our prayers for the men and women
serving our wonderful country during the
Holiday period coming up.
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>>From: Barbara Farris DeFord ('59WB)
I too am waiting for the dose reconstruction for the
suit that is in progress. We had the phone interview 3
weeks ago or so. I wonder how many of our Dads died of
some kind of cancer? Has any one out there received any
money as of yet, or are we being strung along? It seems
like a long drawn out process huh?
-Barbara Farris DeFord ('59WB) ~ Springfield MO
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>>From: Fred Phillips ('60)
Re: Bob Cowan ('60RIP)
I met Bob in 1958 when vice-principal Haag dragged
us into his office at Col-Hi and declared that both of
us were "under-achievers." Maybe he was right.
In 1960, Bob was riding shotgun for Mel Brisendine ('60)
when Mel hit my car. Of course there was no way any of
us would call the cops, so we settled it on the spot. I
fixed the damage to both cars in Col-Hi's auto shop and,
in return, I got to use Bobby's Oldsmobile "flipper"
hubcaps for three weeks. During that time, I was (at
least in my own mind) one extremely cool dude.
A year later, the Grange hall in Pullman burned to
the ground and Bob immediately transferred from WSU to
San Diego State. I wasn't there, so I suppose we should
just let sleeping dogs lie. If you're curious, you might
ask Keith Arndt ('60) about that.
But some things never change. At halftime of the R2K
basketball game, Bob and I were drinking champagne on
the trunk of Kathy Graham's ('60) car, in the Col-Hi
parking lot.
Take care my good friend. I'll see you again, soon
enough.
-Fred Phillips ('60)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Bobby Cowan ('60RIP)
The angels have called you to heaven all to quickly.
Your great kindness and smile will be missed. I know
when I look up to the heaven you will be there smiling.
The reunions won't be the same without you, Bobby.
Bomber Tears,
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA
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>>From: Ed Wood ('62)
Re: NBC special on JFK
Before NBC aired their special on the JFK
assassination conspiracy theory, they hired an outside
expert to review the technology and results of the video
simulation that was the basis for their conclusion.
They hired Z Axis, a 20 year old firm in Denver that I
previously used to support a successful litigation in
which I was involved many years ago. Z Axis specializes
in the same kind of technology, and has experience in
video simulations of airline crashes, terrorism and
accident recreations. They worked for the government,
for example, in the Oklahoma City bombing trial, and it
was their simulation in court that convinced the jurors
that Timothy McVeigh rented the truck that was involved
in the explosion. As you might imagine, there are very
strict procedures to be followed in creating a video
simulation such that it can be used as evidence in
court. Z Axis is clearly an expert in this field. I
spoke with the CEO of Z Axis just before the NBC special
aired, and learned that he and his chief technology
officer spent a day going through the work done by
NBC's firm, and were satisfied that all work was done
correctly, and that it was of the caliber required to be
used in a court of law.
They are currently working on simulations of the
9/11 disaster as part of an insurance claim, and I've
been able to see some of the simulations that have been
released by their client. It's amazing to see how the
airplanes were sliced into ribbons by the reinforced
concrete floors, with big chunks of the airplane flying
simultaneously across several floors of the buildings.
-Ed Wood ('62) ~Lakewood, CO - trying to figure out what
happened to the Broncos yesterday)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Re: JFK
Just had to add my bit to the where were you when
saga: I had just walked into an empty classroom for a
class at CBC. I was standing there wondering what was
up, when another student came into the room, and said
that the president had been shot, and there was a TV set
up in the lounge area. I went down there, (I think it
was in the same building then) and saw the sad events
and heard about it. Later I saw Jack Ruby shoot Oswald
on TV when watching some more coverage.
I'm not an expert, but aren't there still some files
on this case that were sealed from the public for at
least 40 years. If there was nothing damning in these
files, why would that have been done?? I still feel
there was a conspiracy, and my engineer husband felt
that the diagram showing how the bullet traveled from
the school warehouse to the car was inaccurate. So after
all these years, it's still a mystery in my mind.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN - where the
lake is steel gray as the sky is, and the little
waves are whipping across it in the cold hard wind.
We went from shirt-sleeve almost 70's weather
yesterday afternoon to freezing by 6am as there is
frost on the deck. Officially now it's 40° here,
but winter has come suddenly.
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>>From: Georgia Rushworth ('66)
Re: David Rivers ('65), Our Birthday Boy
I just want to make everyone aware that David's
birthday is on Thanksgiving Day! Is he a turkey?? You
be the judge. Happy Birthday to you!
-Georgia Rushworth ('66), Part of the "Harem"
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>>From: Janice Klusman McCurdy ('66)
Re: radiation dosages
I would like to say that our family too was affected
by overdoses of radiation. My father worked out there
from 1944 to 1981. He spent his entire life out there
and trusted the government to make sure he was not
"over radiated". I remember the green urine testing
cans placed on the front porch and later picked up. And
I was one of those children who ran to meet their dad at
the bus stop each evening. Dad passed away at an early
age, and I am absolutely sure the radiation played a big
part in this. My Mother too, has been with the NIOSH
program. She has been informed the oral interview will
be coming very soon. Then the reconstruction will begin.
I also believe I have been affected by the air
releases in the early years. I have an enlarged thyroid
with lumpy cysts on it. They sometimes have to be
aspirated.
No, I don't think my family is "just out to get
money" from the government. There have true suffering by
the workers and their families for many years that need
compensation. That is the only way the government will
become accountable for its decisions and actions.
-Janice Klusman McCurdy ('66)
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: radiation
My father had something splash on his shoulder at
the 300 Area that gave him minor burns through his
protective suit. After thirteen years in the Tri-Cities,
dad came home and told my mother we were moving, and we
did. He died at the age of 70 of COPD... they said. I
always wondered about that "splash."
Russell Brown’s ('66RIP) death always bothered me. I
rented a room in Russell’s house in the early '70s for
three and a half years. After the movie about the woman
getting run off the road with a folder of bad press on a
nuke plant - what is the name of it?... Her name was...
grrrrr!!!! Anyway, I often thought Russell should get a
Geiger counter to have lying around the house for me. He
would laugh and I was serious. While hunting with his
brother, Russell, a Hanford pipe fitter, fell and broke a
hip. Bone cancer. One in four die of cancer nationally.
Is that number higher in TN or WA with certain types of
cancers that one would attribute to radiation exposure?
I had a suspicious spot on my lower lip removed six
months ago. Did you know they can remove up to one third
of your lip before looking for replacement parts from
other areas of your body?
Way back in '99 Dick Epler ('52) posted some
interesting facts about the radiation (8/9/99). I
believe this subject started with a question or comment
from Vicki Owens ('72) in a previous post (8/7/99) about
the badges. A little education never hurts, I suppose. I
actually kept the post because... well, because. I
haven't said anything to Dick or Vicki about this, and I
hope they do not mind me mentioning this... Therefore,
moving into uncharted waters, instead of re-posting
messages, you can go back for another look at some of
the radiation topic samples of past in the Online
Bombers Alumni Sandstorm (8/7/99 -- 8/9/99) and ensuing
posts after (for example, Trinity Webb ('95) 8/11;
Cecily Riccobuono McClanahan ('77) 8/18; Dick Epler
('52) again 8/19; Debbie Lien Gieszler ('69) 8/19;
Cecily Riccobuono McClanahan ('77) again 8/22).
Mike Lewis ('60) and Larry Brackenbush ('58) posts
I also copied but not sure of the dates for Mike and
Larry’s posts talking about the Hanford and Los Alamos
fires and release scenarios. Excellent posts on a follow
up, I believe, on Dick Epler's excellent post. Could be
wrong, but I cannot find them in the back issues. Just
a few of the Bomber Alumni posts I found extremely
interesting reading, enough interest to save, on this
subject of radiation exposure. [MAYBE some responses
were in THE SANDBOX. -Ed]
As was my observation a few years ago when the
subject came up, Hanford still seems safer and longer
lived than being a New York cab driver, Alaska crab
fisherman, all firemen and police officers, west side
Boeing worker, California governor... actually a very
long list of hazardous jobs. And, I don’t know how
anyone else feels, but I’m one of those that likes
electricity. Hanford... a wolf in sheep’s clothing
(okay, I know... cynical)? Anyway, thanks to all on a
subject in the back of the mind of every Bomber that
has drank water down stream... just in case I forgot to
thank you in '99.
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Re: Kennedy Conspiracy Theory
In September of 2000 I had the ultimate thrill in
being able to interview Walter Cronkite for nearly an
hour and half. Here's how it happened: The National
Electrical Contractors Association held their national
convention in Seattle. They wanted their CEO, CFO, VP,
etc. to address the 2000+ members, but not in the same
boring fashion with a guy behind a lectern. They rented
the Paramount Theater (as well as the Convention Center)
and turned the stage into a TV show stage just like we
were doing the Tonight Show or Letterman. They built a
very nice set with desk and couch, hired a band, used a
big screen and 3 television cameras. I was the host. I
came out delivered a 6 minute monologue, we played stump
the band, I made a few announcements and then I brought
out the guests just like the Tonight Show. The first day
of the convention I brought out the CEO and VP and fed
them questions so they could get their agenda out. On
the second day we did the same thing. I brought out the
CFO and then the very special guest, Walter Cronkite. So
there I am on stage with Walter Cronkite. He was 84 at
the time and is/was as sharp as can be. A truly
wonderful, nice man. I asked him a number of questions
and then we opened it up to the audience. I think the
second question they asked was about Kennedy/Oswald. Mr.
Cronkite said that after the Warren Commission came out,
CBS spent a million dollars (back when a million dollars
meant something, he said) poking holes, or expanding
holes in the report. They hired a sharpshooter who
proved that you could get off 3 shots from a single-
shot, bolt action rifle from that angle. There was an
echo effect that could give the illusion that a shot
could be heard from in front of Kennedy, etc. None other
than Walter Cronkite said that Oswald was the lone
gunman. What they could never know was what was his
motivation. The CIA had botched an assassination attempt
on Castro and Castro knew it. Perhaps Castro could have
ordered an assassination on our leader. He also said that
the people in the news know that conspiracies almost
always unravel over time. The secret can't be kept and
here it was nearly 40 years later and nothing else had
come out. He was sure that it was Oswald acting alone.
I have a video copy of the 90 minute interview that
I did with him and I feel like I own a very important
historical document. His stories were fascinating. One
of the interesting notes that he said was that he knew
every president back to Roosevelt. He even said he got
to know Hoover quite well after Hoover retired. He said
the sharpest, brightest mind of any of the presidents
probably belonged to Jimmy Carter. I also asked him why
the press hounded the current president (Clinton was
still in office) about his extracurricular activities,
when 40 years ago they all knew what Kennedy was doing
and they kept it hush-hush. He gave a long, brilliant,
10-minute answer that covered the history of the press
in this country, but what I wanted to note was that he
felt that almost all of our presidents in our history
had a little "something extra" on the side. He said
Clinton's mistake was being so brazen and getting
caught... so lighten up, Clinton bashers. I'm getting
long-winded. As Walter Cronkite was getting ready to
leave he leaned over to me and told me to say 'hi' to
Mike Davis ('74).
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
To: Anne Mitzlaff Gerken ('77) and family
Annie,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family with the
loss of your father, Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are
with you. You know we all love you very much.
The Davis Family
-Mike Davis ('74)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: The feeling of Home
I headed over to the Tri-Cities last week to visit
my mom, Carolyn Edgar Halstead ('61WB). I always get an
antsy feeling when I get just outside the city limits.
I knew I was home when a huge tumbleweed rolled across
the highway to greet me.
Bomber Cheers!
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
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>>From: "unsigned"
We have this email address belonging to:
Jean Ell (Bomber Mom and '45 KHS grad)
Date/Time: Sat 11/22/03 8:29pm
Anybody remember the old(?) Navel training pool next
to the pasco airport? I have a video of us(Eric
Straulsund skateboard team members)ripping it up on our
skateboards around '76-'81. It had perfect cement once
the bits of broken tiles were swept away.We used to wear
(dyed) blue camo clothing to avoid getting caught when
the airport guard made his rounds. All we had to do was
hold our bodys up against the blue walls and he would
never see us.We would park about a 1/4 mile away and
make a "commando" style raid from building to building
working our way to the pool. Once safely inside we would
push the limits of what could be done with a skateboard
and an empty pool.One day an airplane circled over head
and by the next weekend the port people filled the pool
with piles of railroad ties to make skating imposible.
It never stopped us! We got together and moved to ties
into piles as to make for lanes for us to ride. And ride
we did!
We were so far more advanced than the "jocks" at
richland high.What we were doing was riding the cutting
edge of the skateboard revolution. We never got the
credit we should have. It was REAL undergound.We new one
day it would become bigger than the other boring sports
that everyone else did. We took a lot of crap for what
we did and didnt get the pretty girls at the shcool BUT
we were real AND right about what was to come.How many
here can say that about their high school years?
"Unsigned"
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[Sent the following - Sun 11/23/03 2:39am -Ed]
"OK... I don't believe this, so I'm holding this
entry til I get confirmation.
This entry was not "signed" and I have this address
associated with a '45 Lion/Bomber Mom named Jean Ell....
the entry does NOT match that person... I just can't see
that Bomber Mom skateboarding and worrying about not
getting "the pretty girls" at RHS.
I'm guessing it's really from one of Jean Ell's
kids... but which one?????? Gary ('67), Kathy ('70),
Janet ('72), Judi ('76), David ('81), Linda ('83) --
OK... none of the girls, so is it from maybe Gary or David???
Bomber cheers,
Maren Smyth, classes of '63 and '64"
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["sorta-signed" answer Sun 11/23/03 10:54am -Ed]
"Whats the problem? Free speech is still alive no?
That story is mild.Many more like it only to wild for
you I guess.You see....Its so boring to read about the
same old stuff everyone else did.There were different
people there and they were proud to be themselfs.We were
model kids and well liked! We beat the school sports
guys hands down in PE. Larry "latter bruce" PRINT IT!"
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[Response Sun 11/23/03 11:11am -Ed]
""Free Speech" ain't the point..... WHO IS TYPING????
WHAT'S YOUR CLASS YEAR????????
Bomber cheers,
Maren Smyth classes of '63 and '64"
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[Next: Sun 11/23/03 8:26pm -Ed]
"Larry class of 82."
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[More Sun 11/23/03 10:21pm -Ed]
"THANKS! That looks like half your name.... I don't
see Larry Ell on the class of '82 class roster... are
you another of Jean Ell's sons??? Is your last name Ell?
Bomber cheers,
Maren Smyth classes of '63 and '64"
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[Next still-unsigned response Mon 11/24/03 3:34am -Ed]
"Geezzz....I feel like I am being questioned by the
FBI-:) If you dont want to print it then oh well.Its
just it seems its just old fogys posting and I thought
some younger classes would enjoy it.I will still check
back a couple times a year to see if there are any Jeff
Curits entries.That man captures what it was like to
grow up in richland.I have so many great high school
stories about Richland High but I guees they will just
remain in my head-what a pity.You should be able to
post."
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[Latest response in this series... publishing because
I'm tired of trying to figure out who "Larry" is
11/24/03 Mon 10:47pm -Ed]
"Bomber mom was typing.Its here computer and she backed
us back them-team mom so to speak.She was like the brady
bunch mom back them-SUPER! looking forward to seeing it."
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/26/03
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11 Bombers and one funeral notice today:
Shirley Watts (49), Jim Grow ('51)
Tom Tracy ('55), Fred Schafer ('63)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Bill Scott ('64)
Bob Mattson ('64), Jeff Michael ('65)
Mike Howell ('68WB), Karen Davis ('76)
Lisa Lysher ('79)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roberta Adkins Shipman ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Berlin ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Eleanor Attwood Roberts ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: CB Lih ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jill Walser ('81)
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>>From: Shirley Watts James ('49)
To: Dick Harris ('49)
Dick,
I certainly agreed (and enjoyed) your letter in
regard to "getting something for nothing" syndrome that
seems to be plaguing the nation. It is difficult to know
what is cause and effect in this case. Too many other
things can cause cancer. I presently live in an area
that has some of the highest cancer rates in the nation.
In fact I served on the Indiana State Board of Health's
Cancer Control Data Study, and I learned there is very
little that can be done in demonstrating cause and
effect considering our present-day science. At this
time, the EPA sets limits as to what toxic elements an
industry can put into the air and water. However,
these limits do not take under consideration how that
industry's effluent interacts chemically with other
industrys' discharges. This is known as the "synergistic
effect" and could be the chemical element that causes
the increase in cancer rates. I asked, "Does the EPA
set these limits based on the synergistic effect of all
industries in a given area?" The answer was, "No, it is
too expensive to do that". I then asked, "If that is
the case, how do they know what limits to set for each
industry if they don't know the actual effect of all the
industries?" They couldn't answer me.
In our area, we have refineries, plastic plants,
heavy agriculture, and drug manufacturers. All of these
industries release toxic chemicals that are known to
cause cancer into the air and water. How they combine to
make new and unknown elements is not yet established by
the EPA so who do you sue--all of them or pick the one
you think has the most money or the most to lose. At
any rate, you certainly cannot determine which industry
caused the effect of cancer in a court of law. What
you get is a sympathetic jury or judge who will give
outrageous settlements because they think the "supposed
villain" can afford it or will settle quickly so as not
to allow the publicity to adversely affect their
business.
What outraged me in relation to Hanford was the fact
that we castigated Hitler for his dreadful and insane
experimentation on the Jews and at the same time our
government was experimenting with the entire Pacific
Northwest populace when it released radioactive iodine
indiscriminately without knowing its potential effects.
According to the National Geographic much of this was
done in the '50s when we were having an arms race with
Russia and not during wartime.
-Shirley Watts James ('49)
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>>From: Jim Grow ('51)
Re: Dick Harris' ('49) Letter... Applying for something
you have not earned or are not entitled to.
Dick's letter was 100% on the mark. We won the war
with the output from the area and that was good. What
came afterwards was not so good. I refer to the Give-
me-something-for-nothing attitude that exists out there
today. There is no free lunch in our society. You
always pay in the end. If you are in doubt look at
our government as it exists today.
-Jim Grow ('51)
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>>From: Tom Tracy ('55)
To: Paula Beardsley Glenn ('62)
Congratulations to your Dad. He and your family were
good neighbors across the street at the end of Cedar.
1325 Cedar St. has disk drives of good memories for me
and I recall how your family and ours were the last two
houses at the end of Cedar St in the 4-bedroom ranch
models.
Give your Dad my best wishes for being such a
good neighbor, Father and Fireworks Specialist
Extraordinaire. He is a Richland Icon. Your brother
Charlie ('56RIP) and I were self-appointed Rangers who
oversaw the land beyond the land West of the 'bypass
highway' and helped John Wayne get all the Wagon Trains
get across the plains and settle safely along the banks
of the Yakima and Columbia Rivers. With the help of the
Riding Stables and the wonderful ponds, backwater and
Yakima River, we solved more world problems, saved
settlers and kept rustlers off the range with our Red
Ryder Rifles and a few extra dollars that bought us time
in saddles of our favorite horses.
Your brother, Charlie caught the biggest fish ever
in the tiniest stream once when my folks took us camping
near the Klickatat River. Dad dubbed Charlie the 'Big
Fisherman' after his catch ...and on a bare hook too.
A beautiful rainbow trout. It was one of the proudest
moments for Charlie as I remember. We also helped open
and pioneered Chief Joseph Jr. High in '51 - '52. I
remember your Mom tried to teach us the best dance
steps. My best dance move became two slips a stumble and
a 20 yard dash, despite her assistance. She was a good
dancer and a very wonderful neighbor too.
The Brightest scientific minds gathered and visited
in Richland while all the world talked about the magic
developed there. As Robert Frost pondered: "We all sit
around in a circle and suppose; while the secret sits in
the middle and knows." We all remember with pride the
greatest minds gathered and most powerful project that
was created in record time which has help our great
nation master and maintain its position as the world
leader.
We are justifiably proud of all the parents like
your Dad, who helped and supported us as we learned in
perhaps the finest educational facilities, and with the
select educators of our time.
Happy Trails, Paul, and many happy returns.
-Tom Tracy ('55)
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>>From: Fred Schafer ('63)
Re: Happy Birthday, David
Happy 50 something to David Rivers ('65) on 11/27.
You put the "K" in cool. I enjoy trading barbs with you
on the net... it seems you are always one step ahead of me.
-Fred Schafer (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
How apropos that the rest of the Turkeys come out
this year on the 27th, but birthday boy Bill Berlin's ('56)
special day is the 26th. He's gotta be 65, but still
thinks he can get into the Village for twelve cents this
Saturday. He's been great entertainment for as long as I
can remember, and we wish him the best as he relocates
to Anacortes, the former home of Gary Nelson and
the Seagulls.
-The forever young & always lovely Miss Nancy, Cysti & Mimmie
p.s. There's cussin, and then there's Bill talkin' about
Roger Niva and the Lincoln Lynx. Now that's some serious
cussin, worthy of them "Ivory Samwiches" your mother
served up on a nearly daily basis.
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Bill Scott ('64)
Note to "unsigned":
Yes, I remember the old Navy pool at the Pasco
Airport. In fact, I remember my parents taking my sister
and me over there to swim when I was very small, and it
was still a functioning swimming pool. This was before
the George Prout Pool was built.
Re: JFK
The anniversary of the Kennedy assassination brings
back memories of his visit to Hanford just a couple of
months before he was killed. Must have been in September
1963. He came to Hanford to dedicate N-Reactor. All the
schools let out, and all of Richland virtually shut down
to go out and see him. I remember standing in the crowd
listening to his speech, and afterward having him pass
in front of me only a few feet away as he signed
autographs in the crowd. Quite a thrill.
-Bill Scott ('64) ~ Santa Maria, CA
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>>From: Bob Mattson ('64)
Just wondering what ever happened with the lame idea
of moving Cool Desert Nights to the fairgrounds in
Kennewick. If they did, I think a motorcade should run
from there, up and around Uptown. I guess I could settle
for that. Any word yet?
-tuna bob mattson ('64)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: It's a Conundrum
To: David Rivers ('65)
Gosh, I hope I get this right. I want to wish David
Happy Birthday on his birthday, not the day before or
the day after. So if I post today, it will get published
tomorrow (Wednesday). That won't work right...it will be
a day early. So, I'll wait and post tomorrow...that way
it will publish Thursday. But no, Maren will be stuffing
a turkey late tomorrow and will take the night off.
Then she'll publish while the football games are on
TV Thursday, and David won't get his greeting until
Friday...a day late.
So what to do?!!! I've got it. I've never said Happy
Birthday to David before, so why start now?
Oh, have a happy and fulfilling Thanksgiving, everyone.
dj jeff Michael ('65)
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>>From: Mike Howell ('68WB)
I want to wish each and all a very Happy Thanksgiving.
I am not going to be near a computer on Wednesday so I
will send this out today. So from our home to yours Eat
Hardy but try to remember to say Thank You for all
you have and if possible Help someone a little less
fortunate. They don't have to be homeless but maybe
just alone. What's an extra plate and smile worth?
-Mike Howell ('68WB)
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>>From: Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
To: Anne Mitzlaff Gerken ('77)
Mitz,
As always, the only way I learn things is by reading
this site. I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I
was home a couple weeks ago and it was mentioned that he
was ill or something---but to hear from my family of the
seriousness, nope.
It is not an easy thing to lose of loved one---as
you know, the Davis' have lost two adults, it never goes
away. I pray for strength for you and yours. Give your
Mom a hug from me and be sure she knows that the
neighborhood there on Tinkle and Torbett Street are
there to assist her. I don't know when the service is,
but I apologize in advance for not being able to be
there. I won't blame the raunchy weather up here either,
I have had a medical problem myself of late and have
been on I.V.s for hydration. I can't get too far away
from my Dr. or the hospitals, it seems. But--again, my
condolences and prayers to you all.
-Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
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>>From: Lisa Lysher Fuller ('79)
I wanted to take this opportunity to let everyone
know that I found a great web site called "Pacific
Northwest Bands http://pnwbands.com/ [WITH SOUND --
click ENTER to hear "Louie Louie"] that hosts all the
information on bands (oldies 1950+ thru new) from the
Pacific Northwest. I was able to get my father's, Wayne
Lysher ('57) band on there as a surprise birthday gift
for him. His band called "The Royals" played from 1958 -
1961. After finding a few old pictures and the help of
the webmaster his band is now recognized on the site
with pictures of their record they recorded and the
band. If any of the band members are still out there,
we would love to hear from you and how you're doing.
If you get a chance to see the web site and know my
father, I know he would love to hear from you also.
See you all later.
-Lisa Lysher Fuller ('79)
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>>Marjie Kingsley Moberg ('46) ~ 7/18/28 - 11/19/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/27/03 ~ Thanksgiving
Dateline: Richland
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17 Bombers sent stuff today:
Shirley Watts ('49), Bill Berlin ('56)
Kathy Graham ('60), Family of Robert M Cowan ('60)
Patti Jones ('60), Audrey Eberhardt ('61WB)
Mary Ann Vosse ('63), Jim Hamilton ('63)
The Schafers ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Janine Rightmire ('65)
Patti Snider ('65), Jim Adair ('66)
Terry Ganz ('68WB), Betti Avant ('69)
Kim Edgar ('79)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Andrew Eckert, Jr. ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Shirley Watts James ('49)
Re: Marjie Kingsley Moberg ('46)
I was so sorry to hear about Marjie. Her sister
Evelyn ('49) was one of my best high school friends.
Evelyn, I've tried to reach you through e-mail, but my
mail is always returned. If you have a new address,
please contact me.
-Shirley Watts James ('49)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Birthday and Pasco Pool
Many thanks to Jimbeaux (Mimmie until he graduated at
L&C) Hamilton ('63) on my matriculating to Medicare and
Social Security. What a deal? I even qualify for Canadian
Social Insurance since I paid into that slush fund for
some 10 years. The Hamiltons (Carolyn and Jim), the
Russells (Jim and Jack), Pat Murray, and the Berlins
(Bill and Bruce), all Bomber grads except Bruce, had a
lot of fun in the "Compound" just behind GWW where we
lived. A couple of neighborhood circuses, outdoor movies,
and a couple of car engines getting rebuilt.
I remember the Pasco Pool very well. It was built by
the Navy in WW-II for pilot training, air craft splash
downs, etc. It was huge and the dressing room was typical
Navy, all gray paint, wooden lockers, and splinter
benches. Remember the big ropes hanging down from the
middle rafters? What I remember the best was how cold it
was, both the building and the water. With a little less
heat the Tri-City Americans could have squared off at
center ice on the surface. I am not sure if the Richland
pool down in the park alongside the river was in when the
'48 floods rolled into Richland or not, but the "Pool in
Pasco" did not last long.
Helen Cross Kirk ('62). I love this woman! I looked
up West Harrison, Indiana just to see where it was based
on Helen's great news at the end of her very interesting
entries in the Sandstorm. You know my mantra for putting
in where you are from and what is happening in your area,
and Helen is the champion of the Sandstorm byline.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ I talked to Dr. Dave Priebe ('57)
whilst I was in Anacortes yesterday and we are
getting together for coffee and to "jaw" a bit,
a good deal for a retired dentist.
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>>From: Kathy Graham ('60)
Re: BOB COWAN, 1942-2003 (Class of 1960)
Bob Cowan's sister, Suzanne, reports he passed away
peacefully at 2am in Anchorage, Alaska, on Sunday,
November 23. The family suggests in lieu of flowers,
donations be made to Richland Dept. of Parks. Funds will
be used for a memorial plaque along the Columbia River
Walk. Initial plans are to place it near the Shilo Inn,
the site of many reunions Bob so enjoyed. Checks should
be made out to the "City of Richland-Cowan Memorial" and
mailed attention Dave Bryant, Dept. of Parks, P.O. Box
190, MS 13, Richland, WA,. 99352
-Kathy Graham ('60)
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>>From: Family of Robert M Cowan ('60)
Dear Sandstorm,
The family of Robert Merle Cowan ('60) wishes to let
his classmates and friends know that condolences may be
mailed to the family in care of his law practice, Cowan
Gerry & Aaronson, 909 Cook Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's name can be made
to the Kenai Peninsula Youth Court, 145 Main Street,
Suite 215, Kenai, Alaska 99611, or the local chapter of
the American Cancer Society, Box 2165, Kenai, Alaska
99611. A Celebration of Life will be held on November
28, 2003 at 6pm at the Kenai Elks Lodge, 205 Barnacle
Street, Kenai, Alaska 99611.
Thank you.
-Family of Robert M Cowan ('60)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Birthday
I've always been told that men do not remember
birthdays, special dates, and so on. That has been my
experience with some men in my life. There is a Bomber
guy who can know you for a short time then a birthday
wish pops in the Sandstorm. Now this guy is a very busy
man just as he was when I knew him when he was a busy
little boy. I was the older girl on the block who knew
all of the little kids. Babysat for a lot of them too.
When David Rivers ('65), Fred Schaefer ('63) and others
in their bike group buzzed down the streets of Acacia,
Birch, Cedar, and all the ranch house streets, the cars
got out of the way. The group probably went out of the
perimeters of the ranch homes which the parents didn't
know? Well that's what makes this guy David Rivers ('65)
tick. I want to be one of those (probably part of his
harem) to wish him a Happy Birthday. Through the Bomber
reunions I've gotten to know many of the kids on the
block after years of being a part. It's very special to
me to catch up with these little tykes who have been busy
out in the world doing such great things. Happy Birthday
David Rivers ('65)!
Re: Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to all of the Bombers, spouses,
and families. Thank-you to Maren and the many who work
through the year to bring all of the reunions together.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA. This has
been the warmest day we have had in what seems
like a month. 47 degrees today. Even Browns
Point got snow. This is rare at sea level. The
arctic air finally seemed to lift. Even the
wind stopped for the day. It is so cold when
the wind blows off the Olympics and Mt. Rainier
down across the water.
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>>From: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews ('61WB)
I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I
pray everyone that can will spend time with family and
remember what a great country we live in. Sure, there are
problems and troubles; but, we have so much more than so
many other countries. Always pray for our servicemen and
women.
-Audrey Eberhardt Mathews ('61WB) ~ in central Georgia
where it finally feels like winter is coming.
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>>From: Mary Ann Vosse Hirst ('63)
Thank you Maren and Gary for starting the
SagebrushRag, a very appropriate place for exchanging
political thoughts and opinions. At times on 11/25 I
felt I was reading the Sandstorm from Hell. I always
thought the Alumni Sandstorm was for positive contact
between alumni: memories exchanged, seeking and receiving
help, sharing information, renewing friendships. It is
no place for smart-mouthed anonymity, nor denigration of
others' opinions. With that said, I want to thank you
and all other Bombers who continue to make this an
enjoyable daily read.
May you all have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving.
-Mary Ann Vosse Hirst ('63) ~ in cold, but currently
sunny, Ocean Park, WA, where I am watching a
very wild surf due to all the storms passing
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
We hope that David Rivers ('65) is appreciated by the
rest of his "Card Table Friends" this Thanksgiving. He is
worthy of being promoted to sit on the Sears Catalog and
eat with the big kids, if for no other reason than
introducing us to chorizo omelets and pumpkin bread last
December. We can also vouch for his table manners being
much better than expected; his thumb kept most of his
breakfast on his spoon.
Happy Birthday David -- to everyone you are a loyal
and trusted friend.
-Jimbeaux and his trophy wife, the Forever Young and
Always Lovely Miss Nancy
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: The Schafers ('63)
We wish all of you and your loved ones a Happy
Thanksgiving and lot of family, fun, food, and football
in any order you prefer.
-The Schafers ('63) ~ Ann and Fred from wet Vancouver USA
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Those Cook girls ...
My beautiful wife of 35 years, Janis Cook Behymer,
graduated from Kennewick High School in 1965 ... if ever
I could put two thoughts together I'd have thought of
this earlier. She attended Jason Lee for 4th through 6th
grades and later Carmichael for 7th and 8th. HER cousins
attended Marcus Whitman and finished school at Kennewick.
Gloria Cook ('59?) was at Marcus and Carmichael, Sharon
Cook ('64) was at Marcus and maybe Carmichael, Sharon
('66) and Danny ('69?) at Marcus. Their parents were
Lloyd (Buster) and Marge Cook.
PS -- Moving from Richland to Kennewick, before they
graduated from Richland were Duane Neitzel, Bob Beaver,
and Gary Lee Kohl.
Spending Thanksgiving at home with a wife who has the
flu. Kids in Dupont with strep throat, bronchitis, and 2
colds. Bring out the Swanson TV dinners ALL (;-)
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ located somewhere within the
metropolis of Colfax, Washington.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Lisa Lysher Fuller ('79)
Re: Pacific Northwest Bands
Thanks for the great site. Put it in "my
favorites".
To: David Rivers ('65)
Happy Birthday to a GREAT turkey! Just kiddin -- ya
know we all love ya and wish ya a great day! Enjoy the
turkey and the trimmings along with some birthday cake.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA ~ the weatherman
is advising a freeze warning; and yes, I am
finally cold enough!
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>>From: Janine Rightmire Corrado ('65)
To: David Rivers ('65)
"Go go go/ It's your birthday/ We're gonna party/ cuz
it's your birthday." Ha!!! This birthday boy is
definitely NOT a rapper fan! Let's see ..... how about
"It's my party and I'll cry if I want to."? Yes, much
better. Oh my goodness, do ya think he'll go out and buy
himself another new street rod for this celebration? Yep,
probably ..... can't have too many of those babies. Gee,
will we ever see one of those cars at the Cool Desert
Nights? Nah, that might take time away from visiting at
the Spudnut Shop or floating down the Mighty Columbia or
mingling with Bomber Buddies. Wow!!! What can you say
about a guy who has his finger in all the Bomber
activities? "The leader of the pack", who always makes
sure we get together, who absolutely cherishes his
friends and would do anything for them, who is so much
fun to have around ..... even though he "cries if he
wants to!", who pouts if you don't bring the right car to
the reunion so he can drive it around town, and who's
brought you back together with your old chums and gives
you a second chance to relive your teens? Oh, I know!!!
You can wish him a huge Happy Birthday and the hope that
he is happy, healthy, and always around to be the best of
friends! Have a great one David!!!! "Here come the judge
..... here come the judge ...."
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!
-Janine Rightmire Corrado ('65)
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>>From: Patti Snider Miller ('65)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, DAVID RIVERS ('65). We are
still as young as ever!!!! Don't eat too much turkey!
-Patti Snider Miller ('65) ~ in Richland where it is 36
degrees at 8:00pm; had lots of sun today too
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>>From: Jim Adair ('66)
David Rivers ('65) is a great friend and wonderful
person. Happy Birthday David! We love you.
We want to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. We
are all so blessed.
-Jim Adair ('66), Kathie Moore Adair ('69),
and Steven Adair ('08)
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>>From: Terry Ganz ('68WB)
Just wanted to thank Lisa Lysher Fuller ('79) for the
great link to the old rock & roll bands of the PNW. Had a
great time cruising the site and the memories it brought
back of the Richland Skating Rink, the Plumbers and
Steamfitters Hall, and the Friday dances at the old
community hall in West Richland. What a blast from the
past.
-Terry Ganz ('68WB)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
May all you Bombers out there have a lovely
Thanksgiving. Don't eat too much and just relax. Bomber
rah-rahs to each and everyone.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS, where it is sunny, but
not too warm
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Bertha Halstead Sundberg ('58)
Just a note to let you know that my Aunt Bertha has
been ill for quite some time. She has just been moved to
a hospice house; it is a hard adjustment for her, please
keep her in your prayers.
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
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Dateline: Richland
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3 Bombers sent stuff today:
Doris Palmer ('49), Paula Beardsley ('62)
Dennis Hammer ('64)
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>>From: Doris Palmer Overla ('49)
To: Dick Harris ('49)
Re: Applying for DOE Cancer Related Benefit [11/25/03]
Thanks for voicing the opinion of many, Dick. Several
years ago while I was visiting in Richland I had a very
nice visit with Ray Conley ('46) and the subject came up
of compensation and we agreed that our families were so
patriotic and all they wanted was to serve in any way
they could and for that we will always be eternally
grateful.
-Doris Palmer Overla ('49)
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>>From: Paula Beardsley Glenn ('62)
Greetings to my fellow Bombers,
Thanks so much for the many birthday greetings that
were sent for Dad's 91st birthday. He had a hard time
understanding how so many people knew it was his birthday
(modern technology is more than he understands) but was
delighted to read your nice notes. Each day he continues
to surprise us with what he retains in his ancient memory
banks.
I hope all of you had as wonderful a Thanksgiving
with your families as I did. My family, including Dad,
traveled to Yakima to visit the inlaws and then back to
Pasco to be with sis Nancy and her gang. It was a
wonderful day to travel and celebrate the blessings that
continue to pour down into our lives.
As always it's great to keep up with classmates and
friends. Thanks Maren and happy holidays to one and all.
-Paula Beardsley Glenn ('62)
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
Re: "Conan the Bacterium" -- radiation proof microbe to
clean up radioactive toxic waste
Thought this article might be of interest to some.
<http://www.realcities.com/mld/krwashington/7339998.htm>
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
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7 Bombers and 1 deceased Bomber today:
Jim Grow ('51), Dave Vallely ('60)
Kathy Graham ('60), Lola Heidlebaugh ('60)
Gary Behymer ('64), Rick Maddy ('67)
Anonymous ('??)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joe Campbell ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Howell ('68WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rick Polk ('70)
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>>From: Jim Grow ('51)
Re: The Sagebrush Rag
I was looking for the Sagebrush Rag. Can you please
give me the link to click on. I have tried several times
to accomplish what I want but I cannot find anything
that works. Please e-mail me if possible and tell me
what I have to do.
Can you if possible maybe sign me in.
-Jim Grow ('51)
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>>From: Dave Vallely ('60)
Re: Green & Gold Football
Fellow Bombers
I wanted to invite you all to come cheer for my
adopted high school team the Evergreen Plainsmen from
Vancouver, "colors green & gold" when they take on the
Pasco Bulldogs in the semi-final at Pasco this Saturday
at 1pm. Evergreen is 12 & 0 this season and have a great
chance to be state champs.
Hope all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! We were dry
and in the 40s.
Bombers Rule!! Good on Ya!!
-Dave Vallely ('60)
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>>From: Kathy Graham ('60)
Re: Memorial Bench/plaque for Bob Cowan ('60RIP)
I talked to Bob’s mother... she read some things
people wrote about Bob... obviously from the Sandstorm.
It made her laugh. His mother was troubled, I understand,
that he was being cremated and that there would be no
place where Bob "would be to show he was here." The fund
through the Parks Dept. will go to purchase a bench
along the river walk with a plaque embedded in the
cement foundation... right there by the Shilo.
A bench w/plaque costs around $1200 but could run
just a bit more if one chose to embellish the plaque
with more than the standard 40 characters – 3 lines.
City of Richland is most cooperative and the donator
can go directly to the plaque manufacturer to design
something other than routine. The space along the
Columbia walk in front of the Shilo is available and I
told the Parks and Recs guy to hold it. I think we will
get enough money. Bob's sister, Suzanne ('71) really
liked the idea. It would please her Mother so to have a
place in Richland where she could go. And, when it is
dedicated she can be there. It was Suzanne who asked me
to contact you ASAP to get this info on the memorial
fund in lieu of flowers out on the Sandstorm. I gave
her the details as well so she had it on and for the
memorial service in Kenai and for the obituary.
Connie Madron Hall ('60) told me you ran something
in the "death" section. Connie said you ran a high
school photo and a newer photo... one of the best she
had seen of Bob. Sure would like to see some of this
good stuff. It would warm my heart.
-Kathy Graham ('60)
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Re: Portland/Vancouver Bomber Christmas Luncheon
DATE: Saturday - December 6
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree/Columbia River
I-5 Exit #308 - Jantzen Beach Exit
RSVP: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
WHO: All bombers and guests are welcome - tell anyone
who might not have heard about the luncheons - everyone
has a great time!
There will be a "White Elephant" gift exchange - $10 maximum.
RSVP
-Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: TAKEN FROM CLASSMATES.COM
From: JOY CHAPMAN 1995
Nov 15 2003 11:49:39PM
To: ALL
(1) Looking for a certain Classmate.
Does anyone have any idea where Annette Reich is? I was
just wanting to catch up with her and get back in touch
because she was one of my best friends' when I went to
Richland/Columbia High School. I did not see her listed
here on Classmates so just wanted to know if anyone has
been in contact with her. Sincerely, Joy E. Chapman
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From: MERLE HUESTIES 1972
Aug 2 2000 12:25:00AM
To: ALL
(1) Freedom Park was liberated in 1972!
Freedom Park was liberated in 1972! Would love to hear
from old friends.
Edited
8/2/00 3:30:03 PM ET by MERLE96
Reply to message
From: STEVE HUNTINGTON 1973
Nov 21 2003 1:16:45PM
To: MERLE HUESTIES 1972
(2) Freedom Park was liberated in 1972! (in reply to 1)
Merle,
Rico Spitalerti and I were there if you are talking
about the night of the riots in Pasco. Marlon and I
escaped arrest by catching the late train to Portland
from the old station nearby.
My sister Chris made my father's night, when he saw her
on the 11 Oclock news holding up a fist a saying ^$#^#$
the pigs. He must have just loved that.
Steve *****
From: PETER BRANDT 1972
Oct 7 1999 12:31:00AM
To: ALL
(1) Class of '72 lives!
Class of '72 lives!
Reply to message
From: STEVE HUNTINGTON 1973
Nov 21 2003 1:31:14PM
To: PETER BRANDT 1972
(2) Class of '72 lives! (in reply to 1)
Probably so, but with too much grease in their hair and
in the same jean jackets as they cruised the halls in at
CJ.
72 may have survived, 73 Rules.
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From: JEAN NEWBY 1974
May 8 2000 1:13:00PM
To: ALL
(1) Does anyone remember the dances they ...
Does anyone remember the dances they used to have at
Christ The King School and the community house? We got
to dance for a few hours for a couple of bucks. Sure had
alot of fun.
Reply to message
From: STEVE HUNTINGTON 1973
Nov 21 2003 1:23:51PM
To: JEAN NEWBY 1974
(2) Does anyone remember the dances (in reply to 1)
Jean,
Just surfing around today on old RHS stuff an saw your
note.
Hell yes I remember CYO dances, UMBRA, Factory, Solid
Phat, in fact, saw Johnner Hughes and Dave Dean last
August.
I think my sister Chris was in your class year,
correct?
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Hanford
Hope all [have/had/are having] a great Thanksgiving
holiday. This is a news clipping out of a 1977 Tri-City
Herald. I am finding stuff in some boxes I hope to
eliminate. If the photo and story are worthy (readable),
maybe Maren will scan it. Thanx Maren.
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Anonymous
Re: Larry Coryell and the Tri-City band scene.
Larry 's first band was in Richland while he was
in high school. I used to know the name, but memory
fails me.I think they used to play from time-to-time on
the old Burt Wells local TV show. They also used to play
the "High Spot", which was an abandoned grocery store in
the Uptown next to the old Rexall drugstore by the
Uptown theater. (The drugstore also had a "Tammy's
Coffee Shop" that was a favorite with our family). They
soaped the front windows and used the place as a dance
hall. I think its now the Bonanza $.88 store.
The Dynamics were a Seattle band. Harry Wilson ('64)
took over after Larry left for New York. Harry eventually
ended up with Jeff Afton (sp?) in a group called the
Springfield Rifle. They were very popular at the Roller
Rink dances and played for our Senior Party. The Chico
Hamilton album mentioned in the previous email was
Larry's first big break. It was one of the first albums
that presented rock/blues style guitar in a jazz
setting. Larry eventually ended up in Gary Burton's
small group. They were very experimental for the time,
and Larry developed somewhat of an avant garde
reputation in the band. It was during this period that
he became a regular name in the Downbeat Poll for Best
Guitarist.
The "Battle of the Bands" at Col-Hi that Dan Ham ('72)
remembers was a fairly big deal at the time. Most
dances, etc., were held in the Girl's Gym. This BofB was
held in the Boy's Gym. Greg Rietan's band at the time
was the Parrots and I know they participated. Stan
Reynolds played guitar, Paul Freitag played bass, etc.
The only other band I remember, for sure, is the Rock N'
Souls from Pasco. Jim Henning played bass, Steve Rogers
played guitar, and I think Mark Gage was on keyboard. I
may be mistaken, but I think the Isle of Phyve was
there, also. That would have included Tom Peashka, Keith
Gosney, Robert Magula, Lynn Stanfield, and Randy
Fullmer. Shag Rothwell, Tony Azure, and various other
guys from Pasco had a band called the Mind Museum. They
may have also been there.
Most of the BofB were held in Columbia Park. There was
one on the back of a flatbed truck down at Howard Amon
Park one year, and another was held on a flatbed in
downtown Kennewick.
In retrospect, it was a unique time period. Dances were
held at the Richland and Kennewick Community Centers, at
all three of the Catholic Churches, at the high schools
for sock hops and mixers, at the Roller Rink, at CBC,
etc., etc., on a regular basis. There were active,
functioning bands in all three cities--and all worked
regularly. Bands from Moses Lake, Seattle, Spokane,
Boise, etc., came to play in the Tri-Cities every week.
Paul Revere and the Raiders, The Kingsmen, Sonics,
Wailers, Don and the Goodtimes, City Zu, Springfield
Rifle, etc., were all bands we looked forward to seeing
when they came to town.
-an Anonymous Bomber
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Death Notice
>>Don Richey ('47) ~ 1929 - 11/28/03
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/30/03
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45, '46, & '02), Shirley Watts ('49)
Jim Jensen ('50), Ann Bishop ('56)
Shirley Collings ('66)
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*BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanne Turner ('63)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('46)
Re: Don Richey ('47)
I just heard this AM of the passing of Don Richey ('47)
from a Dona Belt phone call. There is not enough room in
this issue to tell all my feelings for this great man. High
school, football, fellow founder of Club 40, best friend,
on and on. I am deeply saddened at his passing, yet I know
he is in a much better place. He did not have a good life
these last years. I shall miss our cups, talking sports and
the old days. God bless him and his family, which includes
some younger Bombers.
Later, Don
-Dick McCoy ('46)
Bomber Buddy
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>>From: Shirley Watts James ('49)
I was sorry to hear about Don's passing. He suffered so
much in the past few years. My condolences to the Richey's.
-Shirley Watts James ('49)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: Don Richey ('47RIP)
I was truly sad to learn of Don's passing. He was long
active in Club 40 activities. He was one of the GOOD guys -
a class act in every respect. He struggled with various
ailments for a number of years. It must have been, at last,
time to move on to a different venue. He will be missed...
-Jim Jensen ('50)
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>>From: Ann Bishop Ousley ('56)
Re: Bob Cowan ('60RIP)
My prayers to the family of Bob Cowan. Was he related
to John Cowan ('56)?
-Ann Bishop Ousley ('56) ~ Texarkana, AR - Cool (31°) and
sunny today, but the mini roses by the fish pond are
STILL in bloom.
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: Cool Desert Nights Location Still in Limbo
The article is from the TCHerald 11/17/03 edition.
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
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October, 2003 ~ December, 2003