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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/01/08 - ALUMNI SANDSTORM BIRTHDAY - 10 years
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Bell ('51), Dick Wight ('52)
Carol Converse ('64), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
Betti Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Crum ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ann Engel ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: MaryAnn Weiland ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dennis Haskins ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Anne Peterson ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paula Saucier ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kim Edgar ('79)
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
The Easy Swing Band (5 pieces) will play for the Richland Seniors
Association All-Ages Good Old Summer Time Ball Saturday night,
August 2, at the Richland Community Center from 6:30 - 9:30.
Tickets are $5 at the door. Dress up or dress down! Hope you can
make it!
You might enjoy knowing about this: On Wednesday, July 16, the
Richland Seniors Association put on a BBQ and Picnic for
Richland's First Responders - police, firemen and 9-1-1
personnel. It was a great success! We had about 50 of the First
Responders, about 75 of their family members and about 15 of us
working to put it on. It was held in beautiful Howard Amon Park
from 3:00 till about 8:00, so we had them coming in when they
could make it. There was a pretty big fire north of town on GWWay
that afternoon, so many of the firemen were there. When they got
it pretty well mopped up 2 fire engines drove up with a bunch
of firemen - tired, hungry and thirsty. They were delighted to
be served a great dinner! We have received very complimentary
letters from both Tony Corsi, police chief (and head of 9-1-1)
and Grant Baynes, fire chief. We were worn out, but it was sure
worth it!
-Betty Bell Norton ('51)
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>>From: Dick Wight ('52)
Re: Dutch Harbor
Several folks have mentioned Dutch Harbor in recent days, one of
them commenting that he was an early permanent resident here. My
first visit to Dutch Harbor was in July 1953, during a port call
by USCGC Northwind, a polar icebreaker. Back then, there was no
road link between Dutch Harbor, where the Navy had a large base
in WW II, and the adjacent village of Unalaska. I guess they are
connected by a bridge now. We had to go into Unalaksa in a small
boat to visit there. "Permanent" residents did exist in Unalaska
even then. There was a Russian Orthodox church that had been
there for many years. The Alaska Communications System (ACS)
had a permanent station there, that provided the only so-called
telephone link to the outside world. It was a radio phone-patch
service. ACS was run by the U.S. Army, Dutch Harbor was long
since closed down as an active military base, and some of the
buildings were falling down - but the old gymnasium was still
in tact, and we "Coasties" played some basketball in the gym.
There were a few Navy folks still there - a weather data
gathering outfit, I think. And there was a fuel farm ad refueling
station still owned/operated by the Navy. Later I think that
became a commercial fueling pier. The Dutch Harbor base was
fascinating to me. There were tunneled out rooms in the hillside,
in solid rock, that contained their radio communications
equipment and operations center. Big carts of the Alaska area
were still hanging on the rock walls. I visited Dutch Harbor a
number of times over the years, most recently in 1978 or 1979
when I commanded the USCGC Campbell and was on an Alaska foreign
fisheries patrol. I made a number of stops there for fuel and
water in the early '70s when I commanded another ship home
ported in Kodiak. Larry Mattingly's ('60) story of the volcano
was interesting. In 1973, I was steaming west along the southside
of the Aleutians during the night, and we observed a volcano not
far from the village of Akutan obviously erupting, glowing red as
lava poured out. I was pretty excited about it, got a phone patch
through to our operations center in Juneau to report it, thinking
there could be a threat to the villagers there (Aleuts). We had
visited them on an earlier patrol, and there were perhaps 250
residents there. The duty officer in Juneau was equally blase' ,
and let me know that they were aware of the eruption and that it
was a routine occurrence. On another patrol, I "discovered"
an inlet into a cove just west of Dutch Harbor (I think) - on
Unalaska Island, I believe. It was narrow and somewhat like a
fjord, but with a fairly nice deep water cove at the end, with
a sizable "mountain" adjacent to the shore. We anchored in the
small cove, and I let most of the crew go ashore there for a few
hours. Several climbed the mountain and one shot photos of the
ship from up above. It looked as though the ship was completely
land locked in a little lake! I wonder if that was the same
mountain Mattingly climbed!
I have MANY Alaska memories... going ashore on Umnak Island to
scout the old Army Air Corps base built there - visits to King
Island in the Bering Sea which had a sizable Eskimo village -
visits to Nome, Pt. Barrow, the Pribilofs... St. Mathew Island...
Ah, I could use some of that Alaska weather now!
-Dick Wight ('52) ~ near Branson, MO where the temp is in the
90s and the humidity ain't fer behind!
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Those pictures of the mountain, etc. were just beautiful. Thanks
for sharing.
Mike and Mark Mattingly ('77)... 50 years old?! I still remember
the first time that I babysat them. It was in the summer of my
8th grade and hadn't lived across the street long. Your mom was
going to run to the store and asked my mom if I babysat and would
like to for a bit. They were both asleep when she left, but awoke
a short time later to find a stranger in their room. One started
crying and then the other one woke up and did the same. I
hurriedly called my mom and said "help", haha. She came over and
soon we both had things under control. They were only 6 months at
the time. I was their baby sitter until I was out of high school.
I spent a lot of time over to the house, playing with them,
feeding them their dinner, etc. when they were really little.
Your mom said that she really liked that aspect, as it gave her a
bit of time to do other things that she wouldn't have been able
to do with them awake. I loved it. Well, tell them 'happy
birthday' next time you talk with them.
Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
I think it's finally going to warm up a bit with some
sun perhaps. Going to Eugene tomorrow to pick up our
granddaughter at the airport. Going to be lots of fun
these next couple weeks that's she's here.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Salute to Maren & Richard for bringing us the Alumni Sandstorm
for the past 10 years. Where do we send the $24.00 for another
year? I once believed that we, the Boomer Bomber Class of 1964,
would find all of the members of our class. Not so (;-( If one
doesn't want to be found he/she won't be... or should I say
'don't bother...'
Class of 1968 40th Reunion this week end! Be yourself... and have
a great time.
Re: ...with a little help from our friends
The email address for Jon Viegel ('56), has gone bad. That
brings up another plea from 'the gallery'. Please contact the
individual who takes care of your class year web page to make
any changes in your email addresses so that you might not 'get
lost'...
The Veigels were our "B" house neighbors on Mahan. I was able to
find Jon's parents name in the SSDI. (Walter & Thelma) A little
Google later I came across their final resting place at Sunset Memorial.
Search tool within the Sunset Memorial Gardens web site...
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ Somewhere near the Top Notch Restaurant
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: two birthdays
It's time it's time... time for two more Bomber Birthdays...
what great kids these are! One... the "big kid" is and was the
Darling of the school... the catch of all catches and, perhaps,
one of the longest held... she sure wasn't thrown back... yes
I know, Jimbeaux ('63) and LaMont ('63) have held on to their
wonderful catches as well but they'll have birthdays another
time... for now it's time to celebrate a true Bomber Babe's
birthday on the 31st... My heart pounds as I get ready to say
the words...
The class of '66 also has a birthday of one of the greatest guys
I've come to know over the years. he is always there to greet
me when I get to town and he always wants to be filled in on the
latest news... I am so lucky to have this guy as a friend... so
to two of my most favoritest Bombers they is... HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Anne Engel Schafer ('63) and Dennis Haskins ('66)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
Re: 1968 Class Reunion
Overcame a family obstacle (big stuff with the kids), then a farm
obstacle (found someone to feed the animals for Sat/Sun), and so
had planned to make it to Richland for the 1968 class reunion --
or at least the Saturday evening festitivities. So looking
forward to seeing "old" friends -- last reunion I attended was
our 20th. Particularly couldn't wait to be a part of honoring our
veterans with our own General Jim (Mattis).
But, while other obstacles can be overcome, when you practice
medicine (psychiatry) on your own in a rural area, and there are
sudden multiple demands/crises that arise, they can't be put off.
There is no way I can plow through these necessities (that just
reared their heads late yesterday afternoon) in time to get to
Richland by Saturday afternoon.
And so I rather sadly wish all from the class of 1968 a wonderful
40th reunion -- from a distance. See you at the 45th! (Hope to
have some back up for my work by then!)
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68) ~ Haven Farm Idaho -- 1/2 hour
east of Lewiston, two miles off the road to Orofino
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Thanks Larry Mattingly ('60) for the "Lakefair fireworks show".
I'm surprised I didn't hear them that night as I heard the 4th of
July ones from Tumwater. It looks like your brothers know how
to celebrate their 50th in style.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where July will be the driest in
history Oh a side note-did you hear the governor of
Washington was "carded" at a bar and without any ID she
wasn't allowed in? The owner said his 23 year old bouncer
will need more practice at who gets carded but I think
everyone does these days. At Walgreen's a couple of weeks
ago the clerk asked a guy for his ID to buy chewing tobacco
and he was obviously of age but it is required to ask for it
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/02/08
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4 Bombers and one "N/A" sent stuff:
Dick Harris ('49), Marilynn Working ('54)
Joretta Garrison ('58), Peter Turping ('70)
Ross Koile (N/A)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janet Wilgus ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dick Staley ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Earl Hall ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dennis Strege ('71)
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>>From: Dick Harris ('49)
Re: Dinner with Fred and Emily Ouren, Dallas, TX
Bonnie and I have been in Dallas for an extended time this summer
and we took the opportunity to have dinner with Fred Ouren ('49)
and his wife, Emily a few nights ago. Fred is his same old self,
with his infectious laugh and we enjoyed getting better
acquainted with Emily, too!
Fred and I both played trumpet and cornet, respectively, in the
Richland High School Band. Mr. Fransham (sp?), our band teacher,
was very tolerent of my being unavailable much of the time, due
to my being a cheer leader for three years. I held down "first
chair," and Fred held down "second chair," in the First Trumpet
Section. So, when I was gone, Fred sat in first chair and then,
when I returned he had to skoot-over to chair no. 2. I knew this
bothered Fred, but as long as the Director allowed it, who was I
to complain. Poor long-suffering Fred.
Fortunately for me, Fred never seemed to hold it against me,
because over the years he and I remained good friends. So, it was
fun to get reacquainted with him and Emily. I hope they will stop
by to see us in Wenatchee one of these days, when they come to
Richland for reunions! So, just a little bit of memories from an
old guy!
-Dick Harris ('49)
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
Re: Millie
Our dear friend and classmate, Millie Finch Gregg from class of
1954 passed away Thursday, July 31st just before 11:00 am from
lung disease.
Our hearts go out to her husband, Glynn (NaB); 2 daughters; son;
granddaughters; grandson and 2 great grandchildren. She is also
survived by 2 bothers, Chuck ('50) and Bob ('51).
Services will be decided on Friday, August 1st and an obituary
will follow.
Millie was the spark plug for our ladies at lunch bunch of class
of '54 who meet on 3rd Friday of every month at Granny's. She was
always the one we would get to read all the funny e-mails and
jokes because she had such a wonderful way of putting so much
expression in them. We will miss her so much.
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54) ~ Pasco
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>>From: Sue Pritchett, aka Joretta Garrison ('58)
Someone (or a few someones) have provided the DOE address for
obtaining medical records history for our parents. I've looked
back through Alumni Sandstorms, but haven't found it. Will one
of you point me in the right direction, please. Thanks so much!
-Sue Pritchett, aka Joretta Garrison ('58) ~ Richland
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>>From: Peter Turping ('70)
Re: Bali Hi Lives Again
Some wrongs do get righted. After a brief stint as the Knights
Inn the old motel on GWWay was rightfully returned to its proper
name... the Bali Hi. I believe it was do to a massive campaign
by the Class of '70. I know Franco ('70) and Hogan ('70) were
outraged. Possibly some divine intervention from George Dana ('70-RIP)
as well.
Efforts will now no doubt turn to getting the Bomber Drive In
back to the Tastee Freeze.
-Peter Turping ('70)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
From: Ross Koile (N/A)
Entered: Friday 08/01/2008 5:48:59pm
COMMENTS: I found an internet listing that said you were trying
to locate David Koile ('64). He lives in Florida. I am his
brother.
-Ross Koile (N/A)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/03/08
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6 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Curt Donahue ('53), Virginia Brinkerhoff ('54)
Helen Cross ('62), Rod Peterson ('63)
Linda Reining ('64), Patti McLaughlin ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Noble ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Amanda Engel ('97)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Bill Johnson ('57) & Joyce Lynn Green ('57)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: George Zielinski ('65) & Debra Anne Crane ('71)
LION/BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today &/OR Tomorrow:
Janis Cook ('65 Lion) married Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Curt Donahue ('53)
Re: Millie Finch Gregg ('54-RIP)
Sincere condolences to Millie's family. What a neat person she
always was.
-Curt Donahue ('53) ~ Federal Way, WA
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>>From: Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
Re: Millie Finch Gregg ('54-RIP)
To: Marilynn Working Highstreet, and the other ’54 Ladies
I was saddened to see Marilynn’s note about Millie's passing.
My thoughts will be with her family. Although I have not been
there for your lunches or reunions, I have received some
wonderful supportive notes – and I know some prayers – as I
have gone through cancer treatments the past couple of years
(currently stabilized). I wanted to let you know that the
continuing friendship and support mean a lot. The '54 Ladies
at Lunch group were fortunate to have Millie as a member.
-Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Greetings from a wonderful part of the US of A, although all
parts of the US have beauty and interesting tales to tell if we
only look. I am at a reunion of Buffums, I believe it is their
86th reunion, although this is only my 5th to attend. My father's
grandfather married into the Buffum clan back in civil war time.
Anyhow, we are in Danvers, Mass... and went whale watching out of
Gloucester on Thursday. And yesterday we went witch-hunting in
Salem, Mass. and to visit the House of Seven Gables. We've had
great weather, with sunshine and not steaming hot temperatures,
which has made it all the better, and we've found wonderful sea
food including lobster...
This afternoon we hope to go to Lexington and Concord. And
yesterday we went to see a monument to the founding father of all
of us, Robert Buffum who came to Salem in l634... it's sort of
fun to have ancestors who were involved in history like the
Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Of course, we all had to
have had ancestors involved in this, so it's sort of fun to read
and learn about them, as I love history and like fitting them in
and learning more about how it really happened... (As if there
is one real way. Of course not, as we know, you get 5 different
witnesses to anything and you will get 5 different accounts... )
Then I will be flying out to another wonderful part of the US of
A, as we all know, Washington State for almost a week, then on
to yet another great part of the US, the SO. Lake Tahoe down to
Sacramento area and then back to life on the scenic Ohio River...
I needed a break, so this is just what the doctor ordered. My
husband is also taking off a week and visiting his cousin on his
side of the family in Vermont. And I look forward to my Cross
Reunion with my cousins I grew up with in Richland - Allan ('59),
Bob ('62), Carol ('64), and Duane ('79) and parts of their
families. And I'll get to see my mom and brother too, even if he
can't seem to fit in the Cross Reunions into his schedule... and
my mother-in-law and a few dear friends... then on to California,
and a bit more family and friends...
Hope all is well, sorry that I won't be able to make Club 40 too
as seeing Bombers is always fun...
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ from a place where they pronounce their
words differently. On the tour of the House of 7 Gables
yesterday, the guide kept saying they were attacked by
parrots, several times, finally I asked him about it and he
was saying pirates. And I can't believe how they pronounce
Peabody back here. I'd have never known that was where they
were talking about if I hadn't seen it spelled first.
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>>From: Rod Peterson ('63)
My highest regards and admiration to Bill Scott ('64) for the
exciting, emotional roller-coaster ride he gave me through the
three books of his Angel Trilogy: "Angel of the Gold Rush",
"Angel's Daughter", and the just-released "Legacy of Angels".
He must be busting with pride on his accomplishments. His novels
reflect the detailed research and writing abilities concerning
the Gold Rush and expansion of Northern California. It is a
rare opportunity to experience first-hand our friends' and
classmates' capabilities. I highly recommend these books. I am
sure he would love to hear from you.
My sincere thanks and congratulations for a job well done!
-Rod Peterson ('63)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
went down to Fullerton, California from Bakersfield(2.5 hour
drive)to see Lynn and Bill Dunton(ex Jason Lee teacher and ex
Carmichael Junior High choir director)---had a great visit---Lynn
turned 80 in March, Bill will be 80 in November and they recently
celebrated 60 years of marriage. Bill said it has been rumored
that he died, so he wanted me to make sure that the Alumni
Sandstorm knew he was alive and well. *grin* they look great and
are doing great. Bill retired from the La Habra School district
and is on the school board for La Habra. Lynn is still teaching
art classes---her home is full of her art and those of her kids
and students. she teaches calligraphy, chalks, pencil, oils, and
even has a class for those who can't "draw a straight line with a
ruler"(that's the name of the class)and I keep telling her I am
going to enroll in it. *grin* she didn't think anyone would show
up when she advertised the class--- had over 150 people show up
the first day. am sending a picture of the two of them
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-Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)......Bakersfield, CA,
where the temps are in the mid 90's and we aren't supposed to
have triple digits for a week or more. am a "happy camper".
*grin*
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>>From: Patti McLaughlin Cleavenger ('65)
Re: Whatever happened to...
Now that we have a larger subscriber list, I'll ask, again, does
anyone know whatever became of Gretchen Griffin? She would have
been in the class of '65, but her family moved away (I think they
lived on Judson and once live on Cedar?) when we reached junior
high. I know she had at least 1 brother. Thank you! Oh, and did
anyone keep up with Roz Smith whose family moved to Pasedena?
-Patti McLaughlin Cleavenger ('65)
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>>Millie Finch Gregg ('54) ~ 5/26/36 - 7/31/08
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/04/08
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim McKeown ('53)
Karen Cole ('55), John Campbell ('63)
Jim Hamilton ('63) and Nancy Wick ('65)
Bill Scott ('64), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Linda McKnight ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roger Fishback ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ken Dall ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judie Heid ('68)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Mike Sams ('65) & Mary Bennett ('69)
BOMBER/LION ANNIVERSARY Yesterday and Today:
Gary Behymer ('64) married Janis Cook ('65 Lion)
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>>From: Jim McKeown ('53)
Re: Millie Finch Gregg ('54-RIP)
The Bombers have lost a true "green'n'golder"... Millie was so
talented, not only with her music, but as a person. She lit up
the room whenever she entered... and you could not help seeing
that wonderful spirit of hers at the Club 40 functions, even
though you knew she was not feeling great.
She was a trooper and a friend, and she will be missed, big time!
-Jim McKeown ('53) ~ from Sacramento where the weather has been
unbelievable... low 90s and high 80s... and this is August?
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>>From: Karen Cole Correll ('55)
Re: Turn your miles into smiles.
I am a volunteer for the "Make-A-Wish foundation." Alaska
Airlines donates 250 flights each year to the foundation and
accepts donated miles. Most "Wishes" require 40,000 to 70,000
miles for each child going on flights. The reason I am writing
to Bombers, is because our allotment for the year has been used.
Right now there are four families waiting to have their wishes
granted that require 800,000 miles. Alaska Airlines will accept
donated plan member mileage in increments of 1,000 miles, with a
minimum donation of 1,000 miles. You can donate your extra miles
by visiting Alaska Airlines website, log into your account, click
mileage plan, show all. On the lower left hand side, under "Using
miles" click on "Charity miles." Click donate miles and select
our foundation. Bombers are noticeably generous people. Please
help if you are not using your miles. Making these wishes come
true for these terminally ill children is very rewarding for all
of us involved. This is your chance to help. If some of you have
plans and extra miles for other airlines, you can donate by
contacting: trina@northwestwishes.org. Thank you for your help.
-Karen Cole Correll ('55) ~ Nine Mile Falls, WA a lovely summer day
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>>From: John Campbell ('63)
Re: Remembering Mr. Dunton
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Any/080803-rein-Duntons.jpg
It was nice hearing about Mr. Dunton (and his wife) from Linda
Reining. I remember a bunch of us guys signing up for Chorus in
7th grade at Carmichael because we thought it would be easy and
a lot of popular girls were signing up. We all enjoyed that year
and I remember what a nice guy Mr. Dunton was. Next year we had
quite a change with Mr. Phelps. He was very able but expected
us to do our best and not goof off. Quite a few guys and their
posteriors got introduced to Mr. Paddle. Seems like only
yesterday sometimes. Well got to go now, we only got a couple
of minutes to make it to the school store and get some corn-nuts
and a cho-cho ice cream bar. (remember?)
-John Campbell ('63)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63) and Nancy Wick Hamilton ('65)
I think we've got this right. To a great friend, someone who has
stayed in touch and given me encouragement during my current
adventure and still could be the model for the Campbell Soup Girl.
Happy Birthday [tomorrow] to Sue Nussbaum Reeb ('63). Hit'em
straight and we'll see you in September.
-The forever young and always lovely Miss Nancy and jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63) and Nancy Wick Hamilton ('65)
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>>From: Bill Scott ('64)
As I have already done personally, I send my sincere thanks to
Rod Peterson ('63) for his kind remarks regarding my books. If
any of you Bombers wish to follow up on his suggestion, contact
me at the email listed with this message.
-Bill Scott ('64)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Happy 40th...
Re: LION/BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today &/or Tomorrow:
Janis Cook ('65 Lion) married Gary Behymer ('64)
You're right... Janis was married on the 3rd while I was married
on the 4th! Reverend Vincet Cox put the wrong date on the
marriage certificate (;-)
Happy 40th Dear.. . they have been the best seven (7) years of
my life.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Bestest frenz
A pome, by Henry Gibson: OK frenz are ok; good frenz are good;
really good frenz are really good; great frenz are great; but
bestest frenz are bestest... thank you. And we got one a them
bestest frenz having a birthday on Monday the 4th. This guy has
been my bestest fren since forever... tho Hoff ('64) knew him
first... we hadda little party for him on Saturday at the donut
shop and everybody signed his very tasteful card and he even got
a balloon... at breakfast we sang HB and he got a candle in his
hash browns... then off to the gun show since there wuzn't no
tractor pull... I'm hoping to be able to send a picture with this
if I can figure out how to get it out of my phone... but my pal
is having a birthday... "I love you, man!" HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
Jimmy Heidlebaugh!!!!!!!!!!! ('65)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
Just a quick reminder that there are only two short weeks until
the Portland/Vancouver Bomber Picnic at Tom and Linda Hemphill's
place in Vancouver. Tom and Linda are working hard to make this
picnic very, very special for us all... Please send your RVSPs to
me, Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60), or Tom Hemphill ('62) directly
DATE: August 16, 2008
TIME: 11:30 TO ????
PLACE: Tom and Linda Hemphill's, Vancouver, WA
Phone: 360-574-1963
Bring a dish to share and your own spirits if you wish...
everything else will be taken care of. We are hopeful for a great
turnout!! See you there!!
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Steve Carson ('58), Ernie Trujillo ('59)
Gary Behymer ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Michael Franco ('70), Vic Marshall ('71)
Mark Ingham (NaB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sue Erickson ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sue Nussbaum ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary McCue ('67)
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>>From: Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58)
Does anyone know current status of Col-Hi teachers Tom Barton and
choir director Harley Stell?
-Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58) ~ Chicago, IL where the
CUBS appear to be ready to end the 100 year World Series
Drought
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>>From: Ernie Trujillo ('59)
To: Rod Peterson ('63)
Re: BJ Scott ('64) Books
Rod, I read all three books too and couldn't put them down. I was
hoping there would be another one to follow.
-Ernie Trujillo ('59) ~ in Dallas where we've got a heat wave
going on, 107 yesterday and expecting 107 today.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
This for all of you WSU fans (;-)
Re: Top Ten NCAA Football Logos (BCS conference edition)
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ .just 16 miles from Cougarville
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Birthdays
I DID NOT FORGET!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had Kenny Dall's ("64) name on
my cheat sheet next to Jimmy's ('65) but left the cheat sheet
(yellow sticky) on my computer over the weekend... so there!!!!!
Kenny has always been one of the greatest and wittiest guys of
his class and I would never forget him!!!!!!!!!!! Jimbeaux ('63)
has a new tactic... sending birthday greetings a day early got
get extra credit... nobody ever explained to him that's it's the
LAST word yer spozed ta get... not the first... so the cat is
outa the bag... Sue Nussbaum ('63) is having a birthday on the
5th... (I also did not forget the Behymers' ('64) anniversary on
the 3rd and 4th... I just missed it)... but back to the birthday
girl... She was big sis to one of the guys in my class that
Terry Davis (Knox '65) and I thought walked on water... we did
everything we could to be more like Skipper ('65)... even died
our hair "blonde" sort of... Susan was one of those sisters that
we just swooned over... I've told the story more times than I
can count of Susan and Ralph Lee ('63-RIP) swiping the car by
the park across the street from my house and how badly hurt Sue
was... I still remember a bunch of us playing... I mean hanging
out (we didn't play at that age... we were way past playing... we
were hanging and being cool... 'cept maybe for Davis who got his
first cap gun set in 7th grade for Christmas)... Susan let out a
scream and we all came around the house to see my dad carrying
her into our house or at least to the front yard... she recovered
and has been the same lovely Susan we've all known and loved ever
since.
So HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Jimmy's Birthday Picture from my cell phone
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Rive/080705-Jimmyb-day08.jpg
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Michael Franco ('70)
Thanks to Pete Turping ('70) for his reassuring note on the
return of the Bali Hi Motel. I think Hogan ('70) and I stand a
pretty good chance for getting our deposit back that we lost on
our 1970 New Year's Eve function held there. The Class of '70
indeed had plenty of class and I think the many Bali Hi functions
epitomized that class.
Here's to all Bombers having a great summer.
Puck Franco
-Michael Franco ('70)
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>>From: Vic Marshall ('71)
Re: Lance Willis (70)
I was terribly remiss in not being timely with Birthday greetings
to Lance Willis ('70). Any chance to embarrass your friends MUST
be taken advantage of. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LANCE!!!
-Vic Marshall ('71)
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>>From: Mark Ingham (NaB)
Re: Uptown
I am looking for those with early memories of the Uptown Shopping
Center!! My name is Mark Ingham and I work for the City of
Richland's public information office. Do you have any fond
memories of shopping there? Do you remember a store you really
enjoyed that is no longer there? Was the Uptown a big meeting
spot for Richland residents? How has the Uptown changed through
the years? If you can answer any of these questions, then I would
love to interview you! The only catch is this would be an on
camera interview for television. If you wouldn't like to be
interviewed but you have some old photos or memorabilia please
let me know aswell. I understand Dawson Richards, Spudnut and the
gas station/auto store have been in uptown since its inception.
Please contact me by phone or email
I look forward to hearing from you!!!!
-Mark Ingham (NaB)
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[Mark, check out this Uptown site I put up in 2001. -Maren
http://allgallery.tripod.com/0000s/Uptown.html]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/06/08
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7 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Tony Duran ('55), Mike Clowes ('54)
John Richardson ('58), Joretta Garrison ('58)
Patti Jones ('60), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Caroline Westover ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kay Lynch ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Sheeran ('66)
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>>From: Tony Duran ('55)
Re: Anniversary
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Any/080806-Duran-SylTony.jpg
August 7th we will be celebrating our 51st anniversary:
Tony Duran ('55) and Sylvia Plumb ('56)
Re: Baseball
A whole lot of baseball going on 24 hours a day. That's right,
day and night.
The National Baseball Congress Championships are going great.
Teams from all over the country come to Wichita every year for
this event. They even come from Alaska. I think the temps must
reach into the 110-115 on the field of play.
I'm sure some of these teams would rather be playing the late
night early morning games.
-Tony Duran ('55) ~ Wichita, KS where it's hotter than you would
think. In triple digits.
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: The "More of the Same" Department
Here are the latest figures:
Class of '44 - 1
Class of '45 - 1
Class of '46 - 1
Class of '47 - 1
Class of '48 - 3
Class of '49 - 8
Class of '50
Class of '51 - 7
Class of '52 - 7
Class of '53 - 13
Class of '54 - 12
Class of '55 - 7
Class of '56 - 8
Class of '57 - 6
Class of '58 - 88
Class of '59 - 7
Class of '60 - 13
Class of '61 - 6
Class of '62 - 1
Class of '63 - 3
Class of '64 - 4
Class of '65
Class of '66 - 1
Class of '67
Class of '68
Want to know more about this? Want to know who is coming? Want
to get yourself registered? Just go to the Club 40 web page and
click on the appropriate box(es).
http://richlandclub40.org
A reminder that the deadline for registration is August 30th.
Please get yours in early. The meals may be good, but are they
$50.00 good (that's what the cost at the door is)?
And, for those of you attending on the Friday night, you will be
receiving ballots to be filled out almost immediately and voting
for Club officers for the coming year. If you don't agree with
the selections, there will be room for write-ins. The winners
will be announced during the 8 PM (or so) announcement and raffle
period.
That's all, for the moment.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ from warm Mount Angel, OR
where the weather guessers promise cooler temps for the
weekend
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>>From: John Richardson (Championship Class of '58)
To: Mark Ingram (NAB)
If you really want to know about Uptown Richland then you need
to attend our upcoming Reunion September 5th, 6th and 7th. It
appears that the class of '58 is going to have a great turn out
in addition to a number of other classes both older and younger
that are attending. You should be able to get a wide variety of
stories for what ever you are doing.
-John Richardson (Championship Class of '58) ~ Longwood, FL where
we are in the hot and humid season
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>>From: Sue Pritchett, aka Joretta Garrison ('58)
Re: Planning Meeting
Class of 1958 50th Reunion -- planning committee meeting next
Tuesday, August 12th. Richland Community Center's lounge at 7pm.
We're down to less-than-a-month until our BIG day. All classmates
are welcome at this meeting--we need everyone's help.
-Sue Pritchett, aka Joretta Garrison ('58)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon Richland
Reservations aren't necessary. Many Bombers do like to let us
know they are coming so please email if you wish.
WHEN: Saturday, August 9, 2008
WHERE: JD Diner, 3790 Van Giesen, West Richland, WA 99353
Used to be Coney Island
Newly painted building. Grey and Red Trim. Beautiful flowers
planted by the owner.
(heading west from Richland on the right side just past the
Yakima bridge.)
TIME: 1:00 P.M.
PRICE: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served all day.
Prices range from $4.50 - $13.95
(add drink, tax, and tip)
Bomber spouses and friends are welcome! Looking forward to also
seeing out-of-town Bomber visitors.
Bombers Have Fun,
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA
-Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63) ~ Richland, WA
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: The Who - Who Are You?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NATK0brkS4&feature=related
Nevertowed aka Mr. David Rivers remembers 'perhaps' tooooo much?
From my end, I can't even remember names... perhaps one of you
can help?
Her last name was Webster or so I think. She lived perhaps on
Hains (1407) or right around the corner on the 'other' street?
Maybe a 1957-1961 grad? Not sure if she graduated?
No names on these two but they were sisters. One was tall & thin,
the other shorter and 'blonde'... they lived in an 'A' house at
about 1310 or 1312 Mahan. Not twins but maybe in the same class.
Guessing 1956-1957?
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ somewhere in the middle of harvest 2008
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: HB to my hero
This is a heck of a month for birthdays and such... one of the
famous boyz from the class of '66 has a birthday on the 6th...
I remember him well... an accomplished troller in the style
Jimbeaux ('63) taught all us younger kids... This boyz sis ('63)
musta transmitted a bunch of that knowledge to the birthday boy
thru rubbin elbows with Jimbeaux so much... tho I must admit...
when Jimbeaux caught a keeper he knew enough to stop trollin'...
I tip my hat to the birthday boy for all his charm and just plain
absolute cool with the ladies... so here we go:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mike Sheeran!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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Funeral Notice
>>James Jay Payne ('77) ~ 3/22/59 - 8/2/08
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim Armstrong ('63), Roy Ballard ('63)
David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Bobo ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Michael Peterson ('77)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Tony Duran ('55) & Sylvia Plumb ('56)
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>>From: Jim "Pitts" Armstrong ('63)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Webster
Hi Gary, Linda Webster lived on "that other street" Siebert I
think, in an "F" house. I also remember an older brother and a
dad but no mom. She would have graduated in '61 or '62 but I
think she moved before graduation.
Funny, I thought about her just the other day. (She was pretty
good looking. *LOL*)
-Jim "Pitts" Armstrong ('63)
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[Fond Lynda Webster on the '62 website. Senior picture at:
richlandbombers.1962.tripod.com/62columbian/ss/034.html -Maren]
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>>From: Roy Ballard ('63)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Webster
The girl named Webster, graduated in '62 or was in the '62 class.
I had study hall with her in the old library with Mr. Andre... he
taught Latin... never did like that class. I took Spanish next.
Oh, by the way, her first name was Linda.
-Roy Ballard ('63)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: With love always
Today, August 7, is a special day for a huge bunch of us. We
celebrate the anniversary of a couple who used to grace the halls
of Col-Hi. They walked hand in hand and at Hi-Spot, mixers and at
sock hops they danced cheek to cheek. As time passed and we all
went hither and yon, this couple remained in our hearts as one
of the great Col-Hi love stories. When reunions and other events
came about, this couple was always there... I was able to rub
elbows with him more and more as we grew older... we would set
up tables and chairs together and generally have fun... he was
always there pitching in. She was good with a camera and he was
good at taking rather unique pictures shall we say... but they
were always there and always that wonderful couple we knew in
school. Yeah they were big kids and I was a twerp but they let me
into their world and their gang and I have loved every minute of
it. They are dear to me and I know they are dear to you. Let's
never lose touch... ok? HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Ann Engel Schafer
('63) and Freddie Schafer ('63 RIP)
-David Rivers ('65)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Shirley Sherwood ('62), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Peggy Adair ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bruce Strand ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Grant Ranlett ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gordy Edgar ('78)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jennifer Harden ('96)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Jim Adair ('66) & Kathie Moore ('69)
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>>From: Shirley Sherwood Milani ('62)
Re: Linda Webster
The Linda Webster I knew (and ran around with now and then) very
definitely had a mom. I'll never forget her.
-Shirley Sherwood Milani ('62)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Linda Webster & Others
Many thanks to the GUYS for helping me remember Linda Webster.
Now, Nevertowed's entry reminded me of the last name, I think, of
the sisters who lived on Mahan. (Schafer or Shaver or a close
derivative of that name?) Help!
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: wow... nuther Bomber couple
I met the male part of this couple when we were both 15. He
stopped by to see if I'd be willing to trade my '47 Ford 4 door
for his '46 Chevy 4 door... I figured him to be about 21 or so
and didn't want to get snookered... I wiped a little gear geese
on my hands and started kicking the tires of the running '46
while he inspected the frozen engine in the '47... yup... he
figured it would make a good trade... his car had no reverse but
mine didn't move in either direction without 5 guys pushing it...
"sure buddy, I think we can make a deal here" I thought... since
the little dab of gear geese on my hands was just a prop, I had
no idea that this guy was a real mechanic... No idea that in the
coming years I'd be calling him night and day to ask advise on
this car or that... no idea he would become one of my best High
School and all time buddies... I met her years later when Davis ('65),
Heidlebaugh ('65) and I stopped by to visit the Doc... since
then she has become a big part of my life just as has Steven ('08)
and the other members of their family, young and old... I've
loved being in their lives and having them in mine...
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to
Jimmie ('65-'67) and Kathie ('69) Adair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Peggy Adair ('72)
I would like to wish my brother Jim Adair and Kathie Moore Adair
a very happy anniversary 8-8-88. Twenty years of total bliss...
*LOL*. Jim, you got a keeper this time. I love you both.
-Peggy Adair ('72)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/09/08
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Richard Anderson ('60), David Rivers ('65)
Bill Didway ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marj Qualheim ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Valerie Nielsen ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gay Wear ('69)
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>>From: Richard Anderson ('60)
Today, August 9, 2008, is the 63rd anniversary of the United
States' dropping of the plutonium atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan.
It effectively marked the end of the era of United States
economic, diplomatic, and military imperialism in the West
Pacific and East Asia that had begun on July 8, 1853 when
Commodore Matthew Perry's four ship squadron entered Tokyo Bay
and insisted, on threat of force of arms, to present a letter
seeking trade concessions. On December 7, 1941, the armed forces
of (by now, imperial) Japan attacked the forces of western
imperialism -- Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, and the
United States -- in the attempt to establish Japanese hegemony in
the Far East.
Hanford Engineer Works was established in 1943 to produce
plutonium fissionable material suitable for use in a nuclear
bomb. The project was a success.
So, today, all of us from Richland need to take a moment to thank
our parents' efforts and to say fervently, "Thank you, Fat Man!"
-Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: How can I be soooooooooooooo stupude
I hate it when I blow it... specially when the words are right in
front of me on my yellow sticky... this morning when I read my
books in the morning (meditation stuff... nothing racy) I tried
to read the 7th because I knew one of my all time favorite Big
Kids had a birthday on the 8th... but I knew that the Adair's
('65-'67; '69) anniversary was on the 8th too and I had already
written my little note to them... As I read I recognized
the writings for the 7th as what I had read yesterday... I
panicked... could I have mad a mistook? Noooooooooo not me...
well sure enough today is the 8th (the 9th when you read it)...
and one of those guys with a naturally cool sounding name is
having his birthday today... As a high schooler I only knew this
guy by his last name and I'm sure I only saw him from afar...
some guys just have intriguing names... like Benny Angel (sorry
don't know the year)... A bunch of us were hiding behind Ziege's
('57) house (another intriguing name... Charlie Rafferty ('57)
had one too)... anyway... we had a rule... loud pipes don't
throw... well as luck would have it... loud pipes and we all
threw... we ran thru the little space between Heidlebaugh's ('65),
Ziege's and Davis' house... Terry ('65) was planting coffee cans
as traps for who knows what... we sped past him and into his
house... we heard the loud pipes outside the house... we were sure
he couldn't figure out where we were but he knew... we looked and
it was Benny revving up his engine... we shoved Richard Brunelle
('65) out the door as he was the biggest... it had no effect
on Benny... what a harrowing experience... so where was I... oh
yeah... I always loved this guy's name... as time passed I got to
know him and now call him my friend... see what a great town we
come from!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So Pete Overdahl ('60) forgive me
for missing your birthday on the 8th... but
HAPPY BIRTHDAY anyway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Bill Didway ('66)
I am curious about how many Bombers ride motorcycles now, what
type and how many miles a year. If couple rides do both ride their
own bikes? I am considering trading for another bike (down from
three to one) to do some longer trips than just from Skagit County
over to Winthrop, WA.
A couple of years ago had considered riding a 1966 Honda Trail 90
to the Tri-Cities but it would have taken forever at top speed of
40 mph. Plus it was not the most comfortable ride. When I had the
Goldwings never thought to do it.
-Bill Didway ('66) ~ Sedro-Woolley, WA weather has felt like Fall
every morning, this summer, while riding to work. Overcast
and fog this morning.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/10/08
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
John Richardson ('58), Ed Quigley ('62)
Shirley Sherwood ('62), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Larry Bowls ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Linda McKnight ('65), Maggie Gilstrap ('74)
Katy O'Callaghan ('89)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Helen Bartlett ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mack Richardson ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dennis McGrath ('63wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jo Marie Roberts ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rod Collins ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob Goehring ('80)
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>>From: John Richardson (Championship Class of '58)
To: Mack Richardson ('52)
To my much older brother, best wishes for a very Happy Birthday
and many many more. Have a great day brother.
-John Richardson (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Ed Quigley ('62)
To: Bill Didway ('66)
Re: Motorcycles
I'm still one of those goofs on 2 wheels (part time!), Bill. Got
my first bike, a '62 Honda CB92R (125cc's; what I wouldn't give to
still have that one; would bring a fortune on eBay!) in the summer
of '62, along with a good deal of ribbing about being "motorcycle
trash" (Donny Story, from Pasco, was the only other guy I knew
that had one!), and the Japanese still weren't "hardening" their
metals. . . Put too much torque on a bolt, and it would turn
into powdered metal (think that they called it "pot metal"). I
immediately pulled the mufflers off and put a pair of megaphones
on it, and then Gene Carlson ('62-RIP) built and drilled a couple
of quick release "plugs" to quiet it a bit. I've had bikes pretty
consistently over the years, and I just bought a new Yamaha
FJR1300 (0-60 in 2.6 seconds!) Sport Tourer, about 6 weeks and
1,000 miles ago. I actually tried to talk myself out of it, when
my '81 Yamaha XJ750 Seca (purchased new, and served well for 27
years) turned into a hole in the ground in which to pour money,
back in December of last year. You probably know the "too old,
too much money, too much bike, too much traffic (Seattle/Tacoma
area)" routine, but the idea of not having a bike anymore just
left an emotional hole in my heart (kind of like what I'd feel if
I couldn't play guitar anymore!), so I finally broke down and went
for it. It was one of those, "You can't live forever, and you
could get hit by a bus walking across the street, so why in the
world would you give up something you love so much?" things. . .
As far as mileage, I put on somewhere between 5-6K/year, and pretty
much enjoy every mile!
-Ed Quigley ('62)
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>>From: Shirley Sherwood Milani ('62)
To: Bill Didway ('66)
When I met and married my husband, Dave, (Red Bluff, CA '58), he
introduced me to motorcycles. My first bike was a Yamaha IT 175
(dirt bike) and I rode that for a couple of years before he got
me a Honda XR200. We belonged to dirt bike clubs and Dave rode
expert and I rode Intermediate for lots of years. We had seven
motorcycles at one time for three of us. We used to do enduros in
Northern California. In 1988 we bought a Harley Softtail Custom
and in '90 rode to Sturgis. We had that for several years and
ended up selling it to a woman. We got into timed runs on street
legal dirt bikes where we rode double; Dave in front, me in back
reading the roll charts. We retired from U.C. in 1999 and built
our house in Oregon. Dave will always ride; I gave it up, but
still hop on the back to go for rides for breakfast. Dave now has
a Suzuki V-strom, a Suzuki DRZ and just sold his KTM dirt bike. He
is currently with five other guys on a one month ride to Alaska.
They left last Friday and rode to Glacier Park, MT where they then
crossed the Canadian border. They'll continue north until they get
to Prudhoe Bay, then turn left. Mostly they run off main roads,
sticking to forest roads; highways only when they have to. He says
the scenery is magnificent. Motorcycles have been a big part in
our lives and lots of fun.
-Shirley Sherwood Milani ('62)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
To: Roy Ballard ('63)
I answered your question (the answer was "No, not that I recall/
remember."), BUT my email sent to your bigfoot address bounced.
The error message said "retry time not reached for any host after
a long failure period".
My suggestion -- and this is for ANYBODY having a problem getting
the Sandstorm at their ISP -- go to gmail.com and get a FREE gmail
account/email address.
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA
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>>From: Larry Bowls ('64)
Re: Bill Didway ('66) - Bomber Motorcycle Riders
My wife Donna Young ('64) and I started riding in 2000 (put it
off way too long). Our current motorcycle is a 2006 Harley Ultra
Classic. We generally travel around 5,000 miles a year on long
rides. Our planned return trip to Alberta, Canada this year was
cancelled, however, so this year has to date pretty much been
a bust. We stay off of southern California freeways as much as
possible, and hardly ever ride it for local transportation. There
are just too many crazy's out there. "Touring" is our thing, and
with luck, we may at least ride to Anacortes in September and
return via the long routes. The weather you describe (minus the
fog) sounds wonderful to us.
-Larry Bowls ('64) - Redlands, CA where it has been another long
hot summer - send relief.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:Bill Didway('66)
re:riding motorcycles
my brother, Tim Reining('71WB)and his wife, Neila(Culverhouse,
'73?)Reining both have Harleys and have ridden them from Benton
City down to Yosemite and over to Wallowa---they love riding and
plan many more trips. I don't know anything about bikes, but I
think his is a "dresser" and hers is a "sportster or roadster",
but am not positive, I do know that they both said it was a
comfortable ride and they plan many more trips on their bikes. Tim
has two Harleys--one for long trips and one for when he feels "the
need for speed". *grin*
anyone watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics? the ending
torch-lighting was amazing, great fireworks, too, and couldn't
help but wonder if our Larry Mattingly had any input into it.
*grin* will be watching the swimming with great interest as we
have an athlete whose parents are almond farmers here in
Bakersfield----Larsen Jensen---the entire county of Kern is
rooting for him. *grin* also have a steeple chase runner from the
small town of Taft competing---Billy Nelson, so all of Kern County
will be watching our local athletes "go for the gold. *grin*
-Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of 64)........Bakersfield, CA
where we are still having triple digits and higher humidity
than normal. am sooooo ready for winter.
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
Re: Portland Vancouver Bomber Picnic August 16th
To: All Bombers and Family - THE MORE THE MERRIER!!!!!
Please come to our Bomber picnic on August 16th starting at
11:30a.m. until whenever.
Just two miles from the I-5 / I-205 connection
10 Miles North of Portland, OR/N. Vancouver, WA - Salmon Creek Area
At the Hemphill Farm
ALL Bombers & Kids & Non-Bomber Spouses Welcome. There’s a nice
park behind the Hemphill Farm where the kids can play.
We'll have the BBQs hot and cook'n with different edible stuff.
Please bring a side dish of something to share.
We'll have soft drinks & water, but you can bring your favorite
drink. Beer, wine & other spirits welcome. That might help to get
some good stories told.
BRING SOME PHOTOS of the good old days and of some of the special
adventures that you've had in your life. Hey, we would like to
hear your stories and adventures.
For directions or questions, contact Tom Hemphill ('62)
RSVP Appreciated - Please email me or Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
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>>From: Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
Re: Motorcycle Riders
To: Bill Didway ('66)
I ride a Harley Sportster with a screaming eagle kit, which I had
converted to a custom trike. I put about $16,000 in it and upon
insuring it I had to have it appraised. Appraisal value: $29,000.
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Much to my surprise my trike took 2nd place this year (in its
division) at the bike show. I ride alone for the most part but
occasionally go on long rides with my "biker buddies" as my
husband refers to them. He does not ride. Last year (my first
year to ride) I put over 1500 miles on my bike... this year...
only about 500 due to the lack of summer.
We had summer all this past week. I was fortunate to have planned
my tent camping on the river for this week... but alas I had to
quit fishing last night and come off of the Little Su to take my
dog to the vet. She had encountered the grand daddy of Porcupines.
I must say that was the longest trip down the river I have ever
had. All the while my poor chow chow had to be held down as to not
break the quills off nor lodge one of them in one of us with her
thrashing about. We managed to get all but a couple out of her
tongue as they were causing her the most discomfort, while my
friend was racing the squirt boat down river. I am curious... in
the lower 48 when your pet encounters a porcupine and you take it
to the vet are you allowed to go into the room and help with the
extraction? I was allowed... not sure if that is a good thing as
now I cannot get that out of my mind. Thankfully the first thing
the vet did was put her to sleep. Then the real work began. Poor
thing. Other than having a very sore mouth and tongue she is doing
just fine. Me... still trying to get that image out of my head.
[Some dogs don't learn the lesson. Hope yours did. -Maren]
-Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni Guest Book
From: Katy O'Callaghan ('89)
Entered: Friday 08/08/2008 10:26:29pm
COMMENTS: Who is working on the 20th Reunion? Do you want help?
-Katy O'Callaghan ('89)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Larry Mattingly ('60), Mac Quinlan ('62)
John Campbell ('63), Jan Klusman ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: George Stephens ('58)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Olympics fireworks
This is to say I did not have anything to do with the wonderful
fireworks at opening ceremonies for the Olympics. I have had
numerous contacts from Bombers about this. I would have loved
just to be there and see it in person. I had seen video of the
rehearsal firings (pretty hard to hide them) and had corresponded
with one of the suppliers. However all suppliers and all workers
had to sign a very confining confidentiality papers. So very
little info got out. Obviously the pyro industry is buzzing loudly
on the internet pyro nets. It is a lifetime experience just to
work on those ultra large format displays. The cost was in the
millions. It is said to be the largest Olympics fireworks ever,
but some are questioning that statement. I have requested to be
part of the crew for the Olympics to be held in Vancouver Canada
in 2010. But we don’t even know who will be the supplier yet.
I have made it known that EFI would like to be part of the bid
procedure/work crew if the biggies in the US get the bid. But
that is a whole different world of pyro. Cities like Singapore,
Hong Kong, and Budapest sponsor these kinds of displays on an
annual basis. I have a friend with headquarters in China firing
one in Singapore as I write this. And when they are finished there
they are off to Budapest to do that one.
I have been selected as a technical advisor and crew member for
an ultra large format display to be held in the next few months
outside of the US. We are going to fire it with our new Firelinx
Omni wireless system. We also have signed confidentiality papers.
That is normal for this kind of event. As soon as all details are
firm and all contracts are signed, information will be released. I
have renewed my passport and am containing my excitement for now.
-J Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Mac Quinlan ('62)
Re: Motorcycles
To: Ed Quigley ('62)
Our first summer out of high school I worked for the forest
service at Mt. Adams. I got $1.30/hr. That was over minimum wage
and a big deal at the time. Half way through the summer I went to
Portland with a friend and bought a Honda CB125 (no R). It had
straight pipes and was very difficult to ride so it wouldn't make
a lot of noise, but it sure did sound good! That might be some
of the reason for the hearing aids I wear now, that and a lot of
other loud motors over the years. I raced flat track for a while,
but after 14 broken bones I hung it up. I've owned several road
bikes on and off throughout the years, but the cars have become
just to intimidating, so I've quit altogether.
Besides my day time job (haven't retired yet) I own a small
business where we build and dyno race car motors. I am looking at
buying a Dynojet cycle dyno. Do you or anyone else have anything
good or bad to say about them? Our engine dyno is made by
Superflow and I am also looking at the cycle dyno they build,
but I don't know much about either one.
I'd appreciate all the help I can get from anyone.
Regards,
-Mac Quinlan ('62)
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>>From: John Campbell ('63)
Re: Bomber Motorcycle Riders
Regarding Bill Didway's ('66) cycle questions.
When I was in high school I bought a Honda 90 (around 1962) to
go to work on. I bought it from a furniture store in Sunnyside
or Grandview for less than $400. They had bought some that were
supposedly water damaged, but it ran like a clock. It was a tank
model but not the new super 90. Then I bought a 1966 Honda 305
scrambler. Sounded good but easily got top heavy going down our
local sand dune hills. In 2000, I decided to get back into riding
and considered several bikes. There are a lot of good choices
depending on each person's priorities: long touring or "bar
hopping", one or two riders, how it fits your body, riding posture
(e.g, sport bikes vs. cruisers), looks, reliability, handling,
resale value, mileage, image, amount of stuff you want to carry,
desire to be in a group or not. I chose a Harley because my
brother had one and liked it, there were plenty of dealers and
accessories I cold buy, and a lot of clubs that I could check out.
My wife often rides with me, especially on the longer rides and we
find the Heritage comfortable for a softail. We had some gel pads
added under the stock seats and they work fine. I have done 3
long trips from Seattle including Cabo San Lucas, and 2 trips to
Sturgis. Marilyn and I will be going back to Milwaukee for the 105
anniversary with about a dozen bikes from our local Seattle HOG
group. We get to carry the chapter flag in the parade.
In 2004 I decided to trade my 2000 Heritage in on a new bike
because I was offered a very good trade in. I considered getting
a more comfortable Ultra Glide with cruise control, stereo, more
storage, etc. like the one I rented in Orlando, but I got another
Heritage Classic. It just fit me better, and I like its looks
(nostalgic). It doesn't cut the curves like some other bikes, but
we're not so much of a hurry, anymore.
Good luck on your decision, and as they say, "Keep the rubber side
down."
-John Campbell ('63)
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>>From: Jan Klusman McCurdy ('66)
Re: All Bomber Lunch
What a great time we had out at JD's Diner in West Richland at the
All Bomber luncheon. Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) was there to host
and there were several there from the class of 1960. Len Rediske
('66) and his wife, Linda (NAB) were there. My daughter Lisa
McCurdy ('86)was also there. She was the youngest! Even though
our lives have gone in many directions, we all had the BOMBERITE
in common. Hope next month more locals can come out and join us.
Thank you Patti for hostessing.
-Jan Klusman McCurdy ('66)
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5 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Mike Clowes ('54), Bill Berlin ('56)
Joretta Garrison ('58), Tommy Hemphill ('62)
David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nat Saenz ('71)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Aaron Roberts('66) & Robbin Ruth Henderson ('67)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: the "Still More Numbers" Department
Yet more people to be counted:
Class of '44 - 1
Class of '45 - 1
Class of '46 - 1
Class of '47 - 2
Class of '48 - 5
Class of '49 - 8
Class of '50
Class of '51 - 8
Class of '52 - 8
Class of '53 - 15
Class of '54 - 13
Class of '55 - 8
Class of '56 - 8
Class of '57 - 6
Class of '58 - 91
Class of '59 - 10
Class of '60 - 13
Class of '61 - 6
Class of '62 - 1
Class of '63 - 3
Class of '64 - 4
Class of '65
Class of '66 - 1
Class of '67
Class of '68
Plus 2 who wish to remain anonymous and surprise everyone.
Wonder who the usual suspects are? Wonder if any of your fellow
classmates will be there? Go to the Club 40 webpage at:
http://richlandclub40.org and find out. There are only 16
mailing days left to the 30th of this month (end of mail in
registrations). Get your reservations in and save a few bucks
(meal prices at the door are $50.00).
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where the
weather guessers are promising a nice day for the [Portland/
Vancouver] Bomber Picnic on the 16th.
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Nancy Mooers ('52)
I read in Sunday's Seattle Times of the passing of Nancy Mooers
('52) in Kent, WA on July 31, 2008. Nancy and her sister Marilyn
Mooers Dame ('56) moved to Richland from Minnesota (I think) and
were raised by my best buddy Bill Weston's, now Dr. Bill Weston
('56), folks up in the north east (Jefferson) area of the city.
When Nancy graduated from Col-Hi she went to school at Whitman,
where Dr. Bill also went, and ended up in the education business
eventually becoming a school Principal and I bet she was a good
one too.
I crossed paths with Nancy over the years in the Seattle area.
When I was first married to my ex-wife, we moved into an apartment
just off Eastlake Avenue in Seattle where a bunch of folks from
Kodiak, AK lived and since my wife was from Kodiak, it made a lot
of sense. I was going to the UW for my MBA and Jill was in her
senior year when we got married and moved into the apartment. I
was walking into our unit when I heard something like "...what
are you doing over here Berlin?... or "... there goes the
neighborhood..." or both. I looked up to the deck on the second
floor expensive apartments and there was Nancy. We lived there
about two years and during that time we really had a hoot with
Nancy and the crazies from Alaska.
About five years or so ago, maybe longer, I got a call from
sister Marilyn, who lived in Portland, OR, telling me that Dr.
Bill and wife would be up and could we meet them at Nancy's summer
place on Whidbey Island, so we had a great day with them. Nancy
was an original "piece of work" so our visit there was filled with
laughs and stories. We had talked about doing it again but never
got around to it and now we can't. Damn.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Marilyn and Bill over the loss
of their sister and "sister" (Nancy was actually a cousin to Bill
as I recall but was treated like a sister) and I will forever
remember Nancy and all the good times we had over the years.
Re: Fireworks in China
We watched with great pleasure the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008
Olympics and whilst the fireworks were going off I could only
think of Larry "Boom Boom" Mattingly ('60). He knows Chinese
fireworks and has been to China a lot so I bet he had an idea of
what might be coming off but for the great unwashed public it was
really a show. My guess is that in Larry's trade that would be the
Super Bowl of fireworks and would have been kind of cool to be
involved. Wonder if he is going to have a shoot in Palmer, AK at
the State Fair?
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ Anacortes, WA where it is very quiet, too
quiet, now that all of the Grandkids have gone home to
Eugene and Houston. Nothing left of summer but a foot
operation.
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>>From: Sue Pritchett, aka Joretta Garrison ('58)
Reminder for Class of '58. Reunion planning meeting tonight,
Tuesday, August 12, as 7pm. Richland Community Center's lounge.
Please come help.
-Sue Pritchett, aka Joretta Garrison ('58) ~ Richland
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>>From: Tommy Hemphill ('62)
Re: Mini Reunion
Hello Classmates,
Linda (NAB) and I had a great trip last week to Sisters, Oregon to
visit with Wendie Walker ('62) at her new cabin with a beautiful
view of the Three Sisters Mountains and the Cascade Range. We
spent the night and Wendie was a great hostess. Linda and I made
an ornamental iron coat rack for her new cabin (see the photo) and
we had to install the rack, so that was part of the reason for the
visit.
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Linda, who grew up in Southern California, always likes to hear
our old Richland stories, and Wendie and I did not disappoint her.
It's always fun to relive the days of the '50s in Richland. We
look at all of the rules that kids must follow these days and we
wonder how any of us survived. Wendie and I have a lot of fond
memories of growing up in the south end of Richland and attending
South Side United Protestant Church with Paster Jim Ledbetter.
However, Wendie forgot that when we worked at Mayfair (Campbell's
#1 Grocery) she would supply us boys with garlic bread on Friday
night so we could cover the beer on our breath. It didn't help us
to walk straight though.
Thanks Wendie for a delightful visit.
-Tommy Hemphill ('62) ~ on our little piece of paradise in
Vancouver, WA where we will have the Portland/Vancouver
area Bomber Picnic / BBQ this Saturday - August 16th.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: I try
Not sure how I could miss Jo Marie Roberts' ('65) birthday on the
10th but I did and I am big enough to admit it... no tales about
bandits or pirates kid napping me...tho gee I'll bet there's a
great story there... I'm nursing a huge tummy ache right now...
Primary is tomorrow and I have no clue where I rank... sitting
here trying not to second guess myself... Davis (Knox '65) has
been giving me pep talks... told me to treat it like a movie
audition... do your best and walk away knowing you gave it your
best shot... I'm real good on giving that kind of advise too... I
got it all down pat... wonder why it doesn't work on me? God has a
plan and it may not be the same as my plan and all that... yup I
expect everyone else to accept what the world has to offer and
make lemon-aid and all that and I've repeated it all to myself
over and over so how come I still feel like I'm gonna barf? I'm
sorry to bore you guys with this stuff... I mean in the scheme of
things it ain't much... kinda the way I feel about the press...
how can they put all the Olympic stuff on the first page and
ignore that Russia has declared war on Georgia... So when I look
at it more cosmically it really doesn't amount to a hill of
beans... but I still got this tummy ache, feel lower than whale
poopy and I don't expect it will go away till after the polls
close tomorrow evening... so more later and for the two Kathies
('64 & '69) with birthdays coming up later this month... I'll keep
a clear head on the 16th and the 22nd... I will I will I will!
Thanks for listening.
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>Nancy Mooers ('52) ~ 4/7/34 - 7/31/08
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Helen Cross ('62)
Alan Stephens ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Clementson ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary Persons ('57)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Re: Mini-reunions
I was thrilled to read news of fellow 1962 classmates, Tommy
Hempill and Wendie Walker. I often think of Wendie when I fly into
and out of the Portland airport. I'm really enjoying my time here
in the west. After a fun week in Washington State where I got to
visit several friends and relatives and my 30 year old son who now
lives in Gardnerville, NV flew up to visit his grandmothers
with me, I'm now in California and Nevada visiting with my son
here in Gardnerville, and will be spending time with some more
(old) friends from when we used to live here... (Talk about run
on sentences, my apologies to all my past English teachers. I know
you taught me to do better, but at the moment I am trying to hurry
and get off my son's computer.)
I love the weather here, hot and dry and it cools off in the
evening...
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ from the desert at 4700 feet in
Gardnerville, Nevada, where it got up to about 91 yesterday.
We also spent some of the afternoon swimming at Lake Topaz
which was neat.
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>>From: Alan Stephens ('66)
For those that did not want to pay the Water Follies fee or face
the crowd, I and the Viet Nam PBR will be in the Fair and Rodeo
Parade Saturday morning. We will have open house tours at
Sportsman Warehouse on Canal Dr. that afternoon and all day
Sunday. Come on by and say hi. Last time this year. Hope to have
sponsors to help us next year. If you know of anyone that can
help, bring them to see the boat so we can start planning next
year.
-Alan Stephens ('66), CPO SW USN Retired ~ Kent, WA
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3 Bombers and 1 Lawyer sent stuff:
Patti Jones ('60), David Rivers ('65), Alan Stephens ('66)
Bob Warren (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Collings ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard Swanson ('64)
08/14/1945 PEACE! OUR BOMB CLINCHED IT!
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon - Richland
In June it was the third [year] All Bomber Luncheon held here in
Richland. Countless stories, visitors from out of town and
it goes on. Many interesting surprises. No August birthdays.
Photographer Jeanne was whisked away from town by spouse George
"Pappy" Swan ('59). Not a hunting trip this time. The gift of gab
and stories of all sorts were as usual prevalent. Marie Ruppert
Hartman was well missed when the day fleeted by with her
forgetting about the luncheon. Grand children always, always
take the front seat.
As I was setting up the sign in table for sign in a lady started
talking to me. She seemed hesitant about quite what she was
asking. Hand gestures indicated the group. I filled her in that
it was an All Bomber Luncheon. Turned out she was a 1952 Bomber
graduate visiting her family with her husband from Miami Florida.
Her name is Joanna Manning Gunn ('60) and spouse Barnett K. Gunn
III. Joanna's sister is Darlene Manning ('60). Took me a bit to
get Joanna to agree to letting me introduce them. When I did it
was worth all. Joanna's spouse Barnett (B.K.) was a soldier
during the time of the early '50s. He married her and whisked
her away to Miami. They come back to visit every three or four
years. All so hearing the ooohhs and ahhs from the group I
could tell there were many memories of the soldiers being here.
Being as six of the usual who come, I had emails from, would be
out of town I was quite intrigued to see who would be there. More
surprises. Read on. Kaylene Henjum Livingston ('60) and spouse
Herm (spouse - '60 Finley, WA) were there. They have been busy
with his nephews visiting from the L.A. area. Herm is healing
quite nicely from his heart surgery. Soon to have another surgery
on his ankle. Prayers are welcomed. Marilyn Baird Singletary
('60) is in town visiting for a couple of weeks. She was also
at the 1960's luncheon last week. A big, You're Welcome to Janice
Klusman McCurdy ('66) for what she said in the Sandstorm. Being
the baby Bomber attending Lisa McCurdy ('86) (Janice's daughter)
brought a lot of smiles during introductions. From my memory Lisa
is the youngest Bomber graduate that has ever attended in the 7
years (almost eight years of luncheons) that I have hosted. Can
always stand to be corrected. Len Rediske ('66) and spouse Linda
(Portland graduate) were here for the weekend from Vancouver.
They attend the Portland lunches as much as possible. I met them
there and they use to come to the Fife luncheons as much as they
could. Always a joy to have them. Len graduated with Janice
Klusman McCurdu ('66) are friends. Do not know all the details.
Glad they got Janice there for the luncheon.
Duane Schultz ('70) who attended last month came again. Almost
always in attendance Fred Klute ('58) was there. New, was Shannon
La Marche ('82). As she came in with a big smile she thought she
would be the youngest. As you saw above Lisa was. Shannon was
visiting from Detroit. Duane, Fred and Shannon were sitting
together. I joined them while I ate. The discussion they had
going on was about colleges and scholarships. Shannon received
her MBA from Loyola University in Southern California. Much more
to her story but I will let her tell it.
Mary Judd Hinz ('60) is leaving for Hawaii at the end of the week
with her spouse and family. Not sure who all the group is. Will
sniffle a bit knowing she is out on the beach with whatever
libation she has. Maybe Mary will fill us in when she returns.
Lorin St. John ('55) brought Walt Wendland ('55). Glen Rose ('58)
and Carol Rose (spouse - '62 Sunnyvale, CA) sat with Lorin
and Walt. I didn't get over to their table because I knew a lot
of the talk was probably about Lorin and Glen's involvement with
the refacing of the [Richland] theater. Walt during introductions
talked about his time as a policeman which brought up stories
from Fred Klute's living in Richland and the police. I only got
to hear a little bit but want to hear more some time Fred.
Everyone was invited to tell a story during introductions. Not
everyone did but if I keep it up I am sure we will hear more. One
time at the Fife luncheon I asked everyone to tell what brought
them to the luncheon besides being a Bomber. Too funny, the
instant I asked the question they all said "because they were a
Bomber". When each spoke during the introductions the answer was
so different. Everyone has there story about being with the
Bombers.
My story will be sent to the Sandstorm soon. Time for this to go
to our great Maren, who does a wonderful job of editing (please
and thank you) as well as all the other good things she does.
Thank you Maren.
Re: Lightning
The wonderdrous lightning storm we had last Thursday seemed to be
heading west. I was sitting on the front porch watching it. My
neighbor was out taking pictures. He walked over to talk to me
and said it looked like fire up on Candy Mountain. I walked over
to take a look. Looked like the fire went out and then started
again. Thinking the lightning and thunder seemed to be at a stand
still. I walked over and went into the house. About five minutes
later it was dancing for a good 45 minutes all around my home.
The strikes that I can see were barely East of Bombing Range
Road, one street over from where I live. First a strike would
come straight out of the sky towards the ground. A minute or so
later another one would come streaking across the sky. Then the
next would be toward the ground and so it went until it slowly
moved north towards Hanford. There weren't as many fires as I
would have thought watching this unusual Lightning and Thunder.
I have seen many lightning and thunder storm from Richland to
living in California, Western Washington and back to West
Richland. But not like this. Scary but what a show.
Last year thunder and lightning came during the day. I was
talking by phone to my sister Nina Jones Rowe ('65) when it
rolled in. Had to ask sis to hold on at one point because the
thunder was loud I could barely hear her. The next day found out
lightning hit my next door neighbor's patio table and broke the
glass. A little too close for comfort.
Living up here on the Bombing Range hill, lightning is definitely
different than living where the land is flat looking up at the
hills.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ it will be over 100 this weekend for
about three days. Love the heat. Well, maybe not during the
hottest part of the day.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Back to the real world
Well, I gave it my best shot. Lost by 5% of the vote... Only 11%
of the voters turned out!!!!!! Just wasn't meant to be I guess...
sure had some fun commercials and shore met a bunch of very nice
people along the way and can't say I wouldn't do it all over
again... I can say I'm not likely to do it again. So there is no
Judgdom in my future and I'm back to normal work. I think I would
have made a good one. I'm shore no more fond of polatiks than
I was in January when I started this journey... have learned a
whole bunch about human nature and myself. I carried myself with
honor and refused to play the nasty cards so I am very proud of
myself and those who voted for me can be proud as well... so
back to just plain David... don't hafta worry about bowing in my
presence... no your honor or any of that stuff... I'm sure you
were all worried that I would get a swelled head and a new
tattoo with "Da Judge" on it. Thanks for all the kind words and
support... I'll see you kids from the Class of '63 in September
and look forward to seeing anybody else who is around the weekend
of the 4th.
I love you all and am so proud to be a Bomber!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Alan Stephens ('66)
Bad news. The trucking company that was going to tow the boat to
the parade just backed out. Sorry for getting everyone's hopes
up. We don’t have our own truck so are at the mercy of people who
do. This is why we are looking for sponsors. Sorry for the no
show.
-Alan Stephens ('66) ~ Kent, WA
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>>From: Bob Warren (NAB) ~ bob@radiationvictims.com
To Whom It May Concern in Classes of '54 or '55,
I am writing to try and find out if someone in your class
remembers two brothers, Walter Huber and Franklin Leroy Huber,
who attended Richland Grade School and Hanford Primary in
1943-'45.
Their father worked at the Hanford facility and the family lived
in the 300 area on the site. If Leroy Huber had remained in the
area, he would have been in the high school class of 1956. Walter
Huber would have been in the high school class of 1955 if he had
not moved away from your state. What we are trying to do is find
someone who remembers the Huber family and who would be willing
to give a statement concerning the family's living at the Hanford
site.
You may be familiar with the program run by the Department of
Labor (DOL) that allows claims to be filed by family members if a
deceased Hanford worker had cancer and worked at the facility for
more than a year. I represent the two surviving brothers, Leroy
and Norm (who wasn't born until after the family moved from
Hanford). Leroy went to the hospital with scarlet fever in May of
1944, and I imagine that news of his quarantine would have been
of interest to other students and parents.
He had Julia Brudenell for his first grade teacher and Miss
Whitehead as his second grade teacher. The limited records we
have show Elizabeth Guinn as principal and R.H. Fergin as
superintendent. Walter Huber had Gladys Schuster as his third
grade teacher with principal, Charles L. Loss.
Without a statement, DOL will deny the claim, so we are taking
the unusual step of contacting someone who might have been in
grade school at the same time. I apologize for this long e-mail,
but if you could help, we would appreciate any assistance you
could give.
Thanks for your time,
-Bob Warren, Lawyer
P.O.Box 1367
Black Mountain, NC 28711
toll free 1-866-669-5709
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10 Bombers and 1 Lion sent stuff:
Marguerite Groff ('54), Tom Hughes ('56)
Judy Willox ('61), Barbara Von Olnhausen ('62)
Carol Converse ('64), Gary Behymer ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
Marsha (Goslin '65) & Gary Brehm (KHS '64)
Robert Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave Moore ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sheila Zangar ('63)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Just a quick note to remind '54 gals that today is our time to
meet at Granny's restaurant for some visiting, laughing, and
commiserating (if needed). Oh, and eating!! See you there
around noon.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) ~ Richland where we are
expecting temperatures in the 100s this weekend. Think
I'll make my usual trip to church then come home, thank
God for my air conditioner, and enjoy some DVDs I just got.
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: Charlie Bigelow ('54-RIP)
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By Associated Press
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) - Police say an experimental aircraft
crashed just after takeoff from the Richland, Wash., airport,
killing the pilot.
Police Capt. Mike Cobb said 72-year-old Charles Bigelow was the
only person aboard when the plane went down Thursday afternoon.
Witnesses say the plane had reached an altitude of about 250 feet
when the engine began to sputter and the aircraft crashed to the
runway.
The Tri-City Herald reports that Bigelow reached 257 mph in a
Shelby Ultimate Aero Car during a speed run in 2007, setting a
Guinness World Records standard for production cars.
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-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Judy Willox (Classis Class of '61)
To: All Bombers
Re: Chuck Bigelow ('54)
Once again our own Charlie is in the news today. And once again
it includes an airplane. But this time Charlie did not make it
through the scrap and he is now in heaven with his Maker.
My love, prayers and heartfelt sorrow go out to his family,
specially his wife Shirley Strege Bigelow ('54) who is fighting
her own battles with cancer and now this on top of it. God Bless
Charlie and all his family and may God speed his travels Home and
strength to the family.
I am so sorry for you all as I remember Charlie and Shirley so
well from days long ago. My love to you all!
Bomber Tears (BIG time),
-Judy Willox (Classic Class of '61) ~ Richland Triple digits and
looks to be that for the next five days.
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>>From: Barbara Von Olnhausen ('62)
Re: Charlie Bigelow ('54-RIP)
I just had an email from my mother: Charlie crashed in a light
ultra plane at the Richland Airport and was killed.
Just heard it on the news here in Seattle - although they didn't
say anything about the pilot's identity. Just said that witnesses
said the plane took off, made a hard turn, sputtered and then
crashed. The authorities were looking for a possible medical
condition.
-Barbara Von Olnhausen ('62)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: David Rivers ('65)
So sorry to hear that you didn't make the primary! Was really
rooting for you though. Well, just think, you can attend all the
Bomber stuff, where as you may not have been able to being a
Judge. Only trying to cheer you up.
-Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA We're
taking our grand daughter home in a couple of days.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
The following information was provided by Tim Marsch to the
Whitman County Gazette.
*****
From Marsh Sports News Service
Pullman's Rex Davis ['48], whose coaching career includes tenures
at Washington State University and Richland and Pullman High
Schools, will join the Athletics' "Wall of Fame" at RHS.
On the evening of August 23rd, at RHS, Davis, 76, will be among
former coaches, athletes and teams applauded as they are added to
the wall, which is sponsored by the RHS Bomber Boosters.
*****
-Gary Behymer ('64),
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:David Rivers('65)
re:judgeship
oodles of Bomber tears. you just needed a write-in campaign from
Bombers to be able to vote and you would have been a "shoe-in".
*grin* am sure you are very disappointed, but you gave it a
good fight and you can be very proud that you didn't resort to
nastiness or back-stabbing or whatever else the majority of
politicians use to win their elections! maybe Las Vegas just
doesn't know what to do with an honest politician. *grin*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)......Bakersfield,
CA....still having triple digits and I am sooooooo ready for
Winter! have had enough of this blasted heat for this year---we
have had triple digits all this week and we are supposed to have
more of the same next week!
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>>From: Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
Dear David,
Congratulations on giving it your best shot! You probably would
make a good judge. But now you can relax in a way for a while.
-Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
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>>From: Marsha Goslin Brehm ('65) & Gary Brehm (KHS '64)
Re: David Rivers ('65) - Back to the real world
There is much to say about giving your best shot and a lot to
say about "not meant to be" - both good. How wonderful that you
wanted to run, that you had a terrific experience along the way.
Best part is, yes, you would have made a good judge! Another best
part is that you learned about people in general and more about
yourself. And the "bestest" part is your honor, honesty, pride,
and a terrific man who wanted to make a difference. Back to
normal work is good. Just plain David - never!
Get the "Da Judge" tattoo - you should have it because you ran,
because we all would have voted for you, so in our minds, you
won!
Love back to you,
-Marsha Goslin Brehm ('65) & Gary Brehm (KHS '64)
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
Re: Burma Landing
To: Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
Just a question and a memory. Can you still launch on the Little
Su at Burma Landing? Used to put my boat in there and the faces
of the "turistas" in their chest waders as I put a Ford 302 in-
board with a 3 stage Kodiak pump in a 20' Wooldridge "on step"
was priceless. Running the cut banks there and at the Deshka in
very shallow water are precious memories
-Robert Avant ('69)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/16/08
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5 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Diane Avedovech ('56), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Alan Lobdell ('69)
Betti Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Bruntlett ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roger Gress ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tim Avedovech ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathie Roe ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kirby Belcher ('75wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Anne Mitzlaff ('77)
08/16/77 Elvis died
"Before Elvis, there was nothing." -John Lennon
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>>From: Diane Avedovech ('56)
Re: Happy Birthday brother
I just wanted to wish my awesome brother, Dr. Tim Avedovech, DDS,
an equally awesome birthday. When we were kids growing up in
Richland, if I could have caught you I would have pounded you
into hole. Thank God you were faster.
Love,
-Diane Avedovech ('56)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
We're noticing a large amount of 'nits' or aphids flying about.
Rather than do the 'spray thing' I've learned to wait a few days
for the Lady Bug population to explode to take care of the
problem.
I've a remembrance of sitting on the front steps of the 'B'
house on Mahan watching dragonflies by the hundreds/thousands
devour any 'small' insect infestations the neighborhood
encountered.
Where have all the dragonflies gone... long time passing.
Salute!
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Mixed Bag
This little note will be a bit of a mixed bag... so many things
to say... won't be all that long... not like a Maddy ('67)
Monolog more of a lil note full of portant stuff... First may I
say Fair well to Charlie Bigelow ('54 RIP)... An Icon in Richland
history...
Second a hardy Bomber Thank You for all the calls, emails and
Sandstorm notes from all the Bombers out there... I am back in
the saddle again fighting dragons and the forces of evil... doin'
what I do best... runnin' off at the mouth with tongue and pen...
what used to get me punched in the nose in my younger days is
how I now make my living... with a tad more reserve and thought
behind my words... I had a rash of calls from the bar and the
bench repeating the same shock with each call... gotta a kind
of an apology from the Chief Justice for getting me into this
fray... but it was all worth it and just as some other things in
my life... wouldn't do it again going forward but wouldn't trade
the experience for anything...
And now for that moment we have all been waiting for... What do a
Lucky Duck and a Hot Chick have in common? Each other! Yup that's
the answer... One of the Dynasty girls is having a birthday and
if truth be known we are all lucky ducks for knowing her... She
has been a beacon in my life and has always known what and when
to say the right thing... I have enjoyed every moment of knowing
her from the first day I met her which I always say was the first
year of my high school career but which can't really be true as
we went to Chief Jo together... but I'll not soon forget the day
Ricky Warford said: "Dave, (the only kid who ever called me Dave)
this is Kathy Hoff and Kathie Roe ('64, '64)... I thought I had
died and gone to heaven!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kathy Roe Truax ('64) on the 16th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Alan Lobdell ('69)
Re: Running for office
To: David Rivers ('65) or anyone else who ever runs for office
I've been reading about you and your race to become a judge and
hope the experience was more pleasant for you then what I dealt
with some time ago.
Eight years ago I put my name in and began running for King
County Executive over here on the west side. Unfortunately I had
to give up my campaign about seven weeks into it due to my wife's
breast cancer came back. We had been told she was cancer free at
the time and she meant more to me the job.
Anyway, what I experienced was a shock to me. I never realized
how much people would make up about me and tell these things as
the truth. I found that news people would interview me and then
claim I made statements about issues we never even talked about.
I had to carry a voice activated recorder with me to any
interview with news people just to keep myself safe. I had
precinct chairmen of my own party come up to me and tell me to
have coffee with them after the election so they could tell me
what was being said and by whom. I also found out that even my
own county party chairman disliked me because he would not be
able to control me. I tend to think for myself and apparently
that's not acceptable. It's been eight years and I still once in
a while have someone ask me if I really said or did something
that they had been told. Rather sorry way things are done. The
only good thing that came from my wife's cancer was getting me
out of that race even if it was something she wanted me to do.
For anyone wanting to run for office, carry a tape recorder and
keep copies of everything you write to protect yourself, e-mails
also. All most anything can be used against you. God Bless and
good luck.
-Alan Lobdell ('69)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: BD greetings
I'd like to wish my cousin John Bruntlett ('54) a very happy
birthday on Saturday. How's the little red 'Vette these days?
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where we're supposed to get some
triple digits for a few days, too
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>>Carole DeSoto Taylor ('62) ~ 2/4/44 - 8/11/08
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/17/08
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5 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Carol Horstman ('53), George Swan ('59)
Mike Brady ('61), Joe Ford ('63)
Mick Hemphill ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Charlotte Carlson ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy Boggs ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Verna Gore ('69)
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>>From: Carol Horstman Massey ('53)
Re: Charlie Bigalow ('54-RIP)
Was so sorry to hear about Charlie, he was such a nice guy. My
heartfelt sorrow goes out to his wife Shirley Strege Bigelow ('54)
and his family. May God be with you in this time of need.
-Carol Horstman Massey ('53)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Sometimes life is like a big roller coaster ride
I'm pretty sure that someone once said that life begins at (enter
age of choice here) and I seem to recall much being said about
the eventual peace and tranquility of retirement. Well, let's
see, I'm 67 now and I have been officially retired since "late"
1996. One thing that I learned for sure in about, oh, "early"
1997, or so, is that if you want to have a busy life ... just
retire! I found that retiring from "the job" doesn't change a
whole lot, because "stuff still happens."
I guess that's all part of life, but as someone is sure to say,
"It sure beats the hell out of the alternative!" However, I'm of
the opinion that life is somewhat like a long ride on a train
that somehow possesses that strange ability to alter itself in
varying degrees, like today's kid's "transformer" toys. At times,
I find myself traveling down the rails of life, gazing out the
window and watching time and happenings pass me by, with little
major effect. But, occasionally, that train changes into a
trolley car straining upwards or suddenly speeding downhill, as
if its a runaway in San Francisco. And unfortunately, once in
a while, life takes on the feeling of riding a train that has
completely jumped the tracks and taken on the semblance of an
emotional roller coaster ride. For me, this past week highly
resembled the latter.
It began with the sad news that a dear friend of ours had lost
control of her pickup on a Montana road, severely injuring
herself and her boyfriend in the resulting rollover. Quite sadly,
her seventeen year-old grandson succumbed to injuries sustained
in that crash. This saddens me greatly as I know how she felt for
her grandchildren and what she must now bear. We are quite close
to most of our grandchildren, but this especially hits close to
my heart, as I have a unique relationship with one of my
grandsons.
About the same time as the above occurrence, I had brought my
beloved best friend home from the veterinarian, following a
mysterious internal affliction. Darby, my eight year-old yellow
lab (whom many of you Bomber dog lovers have read of in my
previous writings of our outdoor exploits), had been very sick.
However, she seemed to be overcoming it and on the mend. We had
to leave to attend our grandson Harri's graduation from boot
camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. This was a long
planned and promised trip since his enlistment in May. As an old
Marine, I definitely wanted to see Harri become one of us. This
particular grandson, Harri (short for Harrison), and I are a
unit. We have hunted, fished, camped, hiked, mountain climbed,
"hung out," ... and the list goes on ... together, and with his
dad, since he was a little crumb snatcher. Along the way, Harri
and I talked much of life, and I may have had some influence
on him (well, maybe a lot), as he and I are now "The Few, The
Proud," within our family, as we are the only two Marines, to our
knowledge.
But, at the same time, I did not want to leave my Darby alone
under the circumstances. What to do? At the last minute, my wife,
Jeanne, insisted that I go as she opted to remain home with our
two cats and to look after Darby. So, with conflicting feelings,
I accompanied Harri's mom, dad, and two sisters to attend his
graduation, since my going on this trip was pretty much their
gift to me. It meant so much and I will be forever grateful to
them for this opportunity.
Mere words cannot begin to express the pride that I felt in
watching Harri, his 300+ fellow recruits, and the famous Marine
Corps Drill Instructors "Snap and Pop" in their Dress Blue Delta
Uniforms, accompanied by the MCRD Marching Band and the Marine
Corps Bulldog Mascot. It was also serious "de je vu" for me, as I
had not set foot on that base since my own graduation in 1959.
But, guess what, my fellow Bomber Marines, those of you who also
went through MCRD? Not one senior enlisted man, that I spoke
with, up through the rank of Sergeant Major or Master Gunnery
Sergeant ... knew what "Ice Plant" was. Well, what did I expect,
since, to me, they all look so young now? I remember, in my day,
Gunnys, Master Sergeants, First Sergeants, and up, all looked
like gnarly old bulldogs that could chew up an M-1 Garand and
spit out live 30-06 rounds. But, times have changed. Maybe I am
just old, but the troops look ... so young and ... there is no
Ice Plant left on MCRD. It has all been replaced by grass or
asphalt.
However, upon my daughter Karol's arrangement to have me meet
and have my picture taken with Woman Marine, Brigadier General A.
Salinas, Commanding General, MCRD, Western Recruiting Region, I
found that she indeed knew what Ice Plant was. She said that it
had gone the way of the Quonset Huts, which no longer exist
there either, and have been replaced by two-story squad bays. The
"Little Grinder" is also gone. Bombers will be pleased to know
that General Salinas also spoke highly of our own General James
Mattis ('68).
Ironically, I would learn later from Jeanne that at about the
same exact time that I was watching Harri pass in review, as he
earned the title of United States Marine, my Darby had left us.
I was aware that a day after my leaving home, she had taken a
turn for the worse and Jeanne had to take her back to our vet,
where she was again placed on IV fluids and meds. I had left
instructions that I did not want her to suffer any further, if
her condition reached an impasse. On Friday, August 8, as Harri
became a Marine, Darby went to stand guard along with those
Marines already guarding heaven's gates.
No, my dog was not officially a Marine Dog, but she was Marine-
trained and she served this old Devil Dog with honor, love, and
unquestioning devotion as my second shadow throughout her entire
life. Old sergeants do not rate "aid de camps," but she appointed
herself as mine. Darby had long held the rank of Corporal in our
little hunting buddy unit. She was long overdue for promotion
to sergeant, but there can be only one sergeant and leader of a
squad. But, finally, I have promoted her to the rank of Sergeant,
posthumously. She certainly had time in grade. I don't think that
the Commandant of Marines will object.
If that seems a bit corny or melodramatic, all I can say is,
that's okay. For me, its a combination of the Marine and dog
lover thing. So, unless you are one or the other or a combination
of the two, you may not understand.
Harri had to return to his home of record in Vancouver, WA
that evening in order to report in to his USMC Reserve Unit in
Portland, OR the next morning. So, he flew out with his mother
and a boot camp buddy (Only in their last two weeks of boot, did
they discover that they actually live about two blocks from each
other in Vancouver). He has about a week at home and then he goes
to Boise, ID where he is enrolled at BSU. And, if I have this
right, as he finishes college (about two more years), he will
drill with a reserve unit there and train with the Platoon
Leaders Class during the next two summers. When he graduates
from college, he will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, go
through Officer's Basic School, at Quantico VA, and enter active
duty. Did I mention that I'm proud of this grandson?
Harri's dad, Mark, his two sister's Kirsten and Liz, and I had to
remain in San Diego for two days (something to do with our flight
arrangements), so we toured around the area and visited the Wild
Animal Park (that was like taking a safari trip through Africa),
The Marine Corps Command Museum on MCRD, and the USS Midway,
which is now a floating Naval Air Museum. I had hoped to tour The
Flying Leatherneck Museum at Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar,
but I felt that the kids could only take so much military stuff.
They were great sports and supportive of "Gramps" since they had
visited Disneyland, Sea World, and many other attractions on
previous trips.
We had an enjoyable time, but I have to admit, this past week has
been one hell of an emotional roller coaster ride for me, as I
felt pulled in different directions, all at once. From the high
of seeing Harri become a Marine to the low of those leaving us
and the empty feeling of returning home with no "Darby at the
door" to greet me.
However, I have my lovely and supportive wife, Jeanne, and there
is always a bright side if we just look for it. It came for me as
Private First Class Murphy seemed to understand and is valiantly
striving to stand in for Darby as my second shadow around the
house and yard. I promoted Murphy back to Pfc. last night. That
cat is so ornery that I have promoted and busted him between
Lance Corporal and Private so many times that I had to sew
zippers on his chevrons. But, sometimes that type makes the best
fighting Marine. And, Murphy takes his patrolling of our yard
very seriously.
Its a bit lonely here right now, and its going to be a tough
hunting season this year, without my sidekick. But, I will allow
myself some grieving time as I have had many dogs, but Darby was
my very best dog friend and hunter, ever. Yet, I must remind
myself that our dogs and cats live relatively short lives,
compared to ours. Each time we take on a new pet, we also take on
an eventual heartbreak. But, while they are here with us, they
give unquestioning joy, love, devotion, companionship, and
memories. And, I suspect that if we really consider their
behavior and actions toward us, it seems apparent that perhaps
they were really sent here to teach us important lessons about
living.
So, Captain Brad Wear ('71), my hunting buddy and fellow
Bomber/Marine, it looks like, for bird hunting this fall and
winter, I will have to occasionally request permission to come
aboard and tag along with you, Maggie, and Chesty. But, come late
winter or early spring, perhaps there will be another yellow lab
pup somewhere out there with an interest in becoming a best buddy
for an aging old Marine.
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Swan/080817-00.html
Semper Fi Marines and fellow dog lovers.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA and Semper Fi Darby (RIP)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Snowbird ideas
I've been thinking of different ways of getting out of rainy,
windy, overcast Puget Sound during the winter. I have a son
living in the Phoenix area. A couple of ideas I've considered are
purchasing a motor home, buying a small condo or renting for 6-8
weeks. Renting may be my best option for several reasons. But,
how many rental condos are available in the Phoenix area at that
time of the year?
I would appreciate some brainstorming from my fellow Bombers.
Thanking you in advance...
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Joe Ford (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Fellow GMC class members, Club 40 members, and interested
parties;
Anyone interested in a bicycle ride on Saturday morning,
September 6? Everyone is invited. Let's meet at 9:30 in front
of the reunion hotel.
Let me know if you have questions.
Regards,
-Joe Ford (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Mick Hemphill ('66)
Re: Passing of a Bomber Dad
I wanted to announce the passing of a Bomber Dad on 8-15;
Mr. John L. Green.
He is the father of Judy ('68), Lonny ('71), Daniel ('73),
Nancy ('75), Peggy ('77), and Randy ('80wb). He is the
Grandfather of John ('88) and Scott ('91) Gregory, and
Jimmy ('02), Matt ('05), and Ashley ('08) Duvall. He is
also the big brother (in-law) of Tom ('62) and Mick ('66)
Hemphill, and father-in-law of Dan Gregory ('66). John will
also be remembered by many Bomber Boy Scouts who belonged to
Troop 130 at South Side U P Church.
Rest in Peace "Big John".
-Mick Hemphill ('66)
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>>Charlie Bigelow ('54) ~ 2/18/36 - 8/14/08
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes ('54), Bill Berlin ('56)
Suzie Gunderson ('60) Bob Chiles ('58)
Dave Sowden ('62 & '63wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary Carlson ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jacki Shipman ('73)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: The "Gist for the Monday Morning Coffee Call" Dept.
Here are the latest round of numbers:
Class of '44 - 1
Class of '45 - 1
Class of '46 - 1
Class of '47 - 2
Class of '48 - 5
Class of '49 - 9
Class of '50
Class of '51 - 9
Class of '52 - 11
Class of '53 - 22
Class of '54 - 16
Class of '55 - 12
Class of '56 - 10
Class of '57 - 8
Class of '58 - 95
Class of '59 - 10
Class of '60 - 14
Class of '61 - 7
Class of '62 - 1
Class of '63 - 4
Class of '64 - 5
Class of '65
Class of '66 - 1
Class of '67
Class of '68
And 2 who wish to remain anonymous and surprise all their
friends just by showing up.
For all you procrastinators out there, only 12 more mailing days
to the deadline, after which the price increase goes into effect
with or without OPEC's permission.
Registration forms, a schedule of activities and a list of the
known suspects can be found at: RichlandClub40.org
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ Back in muggy Mount Angel,
OR after a delightful picnic in North Vancouver on a warm
Saturday.
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: This past week in Pappy's life
I read with interest of Pappy getting one of the Grandkids into
the Marines and it is always a proud moment for a parent and
grandparent to see that transition of a young man or woman into
the military service of our country. One of my daughters was kind
of drifting around in her life after high school so we took a
trip to all of the recruiters and she selected the Army. Off to
Basic Training in South Carolina she went and loved every moment
of it. She found a latent skill for trajectory and was assigned
to a tank unit and whilst she could not go into combat, she got
to be a "tanker" anyway. Later she came to Canada to work for me
but still had to do her Reserve duty and as it turned out, the
British Columbia Division, Queen's Light Horse, was a Canadian
tank regiment and a fellow that worked for me got her transferred
into the BCD as an instructor. Come to find out that the
Canadians were using the German Leopard tanks but were getting
A1M Abrams tanks soon and that was where her training took place,
so she spent two years being a Queen's Light Horse advisor.
Whilst she was in the US Army still, she was allowed to wear
Canadian Forces Parade Dress uniforms with a US flag on the
shoulder, so the pomp and circumstances that are drilled well
within the British Commonwealth troops are well known and
presented. She loved it and, as a woman, could indeed fight in a
war had she been fully within the Canadian military. She still
has her Forces Registration card and can go into any active
Forces or Constabulary (Reserve) base for presentations and/or
unit libations. "Semper Fi" to Pappy and "To The Queen's Right"
to Emily.
As to the loss of Darby, I really feel for you. You know a dog
is... well... kind of... a dog, if you get my drift. A good dog
is with you come the good and bad, fine weather or not and above
all... they know. They know well before you make any moves and
know the difference between going hunting and going to the vet,
or when you are leaving on a trip and they are not going. Our dog
Sooty, a Black Lab that lived until she was fourteen, hated to go
to the vet, as most dogs do. One time I got in my hunting gear,
got out my shotgun and called her out to the car. No good. She
just looked at me with those loving eyes as if to say, "You
stupid idiot. Hunting season is not for another three months."
How do they know? I guess the answer lies with the Thermos Bottle
knowing how to cool cold drinks or keep warm the coffee... how
does it know? Dogs and Thermos bottles must be smarter than
humans... at least me. "Semper Fi" Darby.
Re: Politics
Up until a few years ago I never had even a millisecond of a
notion to go into any political event as a candidate but one time
I was asked to run for County Commissioner in the small island
county where we lived. I agreed that what was badly needed was
some real business sense to running the county government as
opposed to spending all of our tax dollars on projects that left
the important things like police, firefighting, roads, garbage
and schools left with little or no money.
Over the years I had stepped up and made several nice donations
to things like a new athletic field complex, the County and
School library fund, a new computer program for the Middle School
and specialized equipment for both the local Police and Fire
Departments. I set out my "plank" to address these shortfalls in
critical government obligations not knowing that issues are not
important to the average voter. My opponent had moved to the
island from California two years before and had decided that she
knew it all and took me on with a campaign of my "buying" votes
because of the contributions and donations that I had made in the
pasts. It was her one and only "plank" and she would not debate
me nor address the real problems at hand. Long story short... she
won by three votes.
Not realizing that being a County Commissioner was pretty much a
full time and ongoing job, she soon began missing meeting after
meeting. As usual, and to get out of the rain and gray weather,
she and her hubby had gone to Palm Springs for the winter as
usual. She would fly up for one meeting a month, if that, and
only because she was shamed into doing it.
After two years of missing a ton of meetings, she was "advised"
to give up the position, which she did and then promptly moved
off the island in disgrace. I was asked to take over in the
interim but I too had had enough of politics and had gone back
to becoming an advocate of term limits... never to seek, or even
think of, a political office again. I know just exactly what
Allan Lobdell ('69) was talking about and it is not for me. David
Rivers ('65) may find this is really a favor as opposed to a
defeat, although being another Judge Judy might be cool.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ Anacortes, WA where the weather has been
hot but not as hot as Seattle or Richland and I like it
that way. I remember one dog day of summer in Richland when
it was like 110, we decided to try to fry an egg on the
sidewalk. They say it could not be done but we got it to
begin turning white and with time probably would have
cooked a bit more until some birds came swooping and
reclaimed their kid.
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>>From: Suzie Gunderson Chiles ('60) & Bob Chiles ('58)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Bob and I certainly have enjoyed the wonderful stories about you
and your beloved Darby. Please accept our condolences for your
loss. We feel the same way about our little Yorkie, Coco.
On a happier note... congratulations to your grandson, Harri.
Proud grandparents are the order of the day!
Bomber Tears and Cheers,
-Suzie Gunderson Chiles ('60) & Bob Chiles ('58) ~ Omak, WA
where the temp was 105 yesterday, and expected to be 106
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>>From: Dave Sowden ('62 & '63wb)\
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Corporal
Darby (RIP). It sounded like she was one of the troupes. I know
a Purple Heart ceremony would not be appropriate but perhaps
she is due a Silver Star or some other metal for her outstanding
service? Someone once said. "If you really want to know if your
wife or your dog loves you the most, lock them both in the trunk
of your car for an hour and see who is happiest when you let
them out". The dog won every time I tried it. (That was my first
wife.) I too have lost a long time canine friend and the best fix
I can recommend for the emptiness is yet another dog.
Congratulations on the graduation of your grandson from MCRD. I
know you are a proud granddad. I appreciate the update on MCRD,
San Diego. I haven't been there since early 1962 myself, but
thanks to GoogleEarth I was aware the small grinder and the
Quonset Huts were gone, but I would have never thought they
would do away with the "ice plants" That's just wrong. Do they
still know what a "gitywamp" is, or where the "geedunk" and
"slopshoots" are? How about the 782 gear? Has everything changed?
It must be that new Marine Corps I have read about. When you and
I when through there, the "M1" was the rifle and the "M1911A1
U.S. Cal Colt 45" was the pistol we trained with. I know they
went through the M14 and M16 but what do they use today? I also
appreciated the pictures of the grinder and the admit buildings
in the background, not to mention the Huey. They all brought back
a flood of memories of what seams like another life time. Thanks.
My condolences also to your friends in Montana. I hope they
are recovering and dealing with their loss. To keep it in
perspective, that's a bigger load to handle than loosing a dog.
A special thanks to all who have served or are serving.
Semper If "Always Faithful"
Fellow dog lover
Go Bombers
Look out America it is an election year.
-Dave Sowden ('62 & '63wb) ~ Rutherford County, NC where the
foothills of the Smokies begin. All the Smokies are
foothills compared the Rockies and the Cascades but they
do contain their own unique beauty. We are hopping the
current tropical storm now in Cuba will bring us some much
needed rain.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/19/08
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4 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Anna May Wann ('49), Gus Keeney ('57)
Carol Converse ('64), Gary Behymer ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lois Weyerts ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Ward ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Clark Riccobuono ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda Barott ('71)
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Just received a note from Luana Ivers Portch ('52) that another
one of their classmates has passed on:
Maria Sandman Clary died 7/2/08
Luana had her hip replaced and is now stuck upstairs for 4 more
weeks and her computer is downstairs. So send her cards and wish
her well.
Re: Club 40 Reunion
Another reminder for folks attending Club 40's annual meeting
next month. Your reservations have to be in my hands by the 30th.
Not mailed by the 30th. I have to have time to make up name tags.
Which means you better get them in the mail by this weekend.
Otherwise you pay the penalty amount.
If any of you would like to know more about Club 40 don't
hesitate to email Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54), Connie
Dean O'Neil ('60) or myself. We will gladly tell you all about
this wonderful organization for "old" alumni from Columbia High/
Richland High. Just received the neat article in the Tri-City
Herald featuring Mary Triem Mowery ('47) and Burt Pierard ('59).
Hope you all read it.
And now to my fellow classmates of class of '49 Richard Roberts
wants to know what our plans are for next year (our 60th).
Have any of you given it any thought? We can meet in Jean
Williamson Dreher's and my room at the annual meeting and maybe
lay some tentative plans.
Hey, its raining in Seattle – that is good news for a change!!
See you all in a couple of weeks.
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Semper Fi and a 21 shot Farewell to Corporal Darby. I'm going to
miss the tall tails of Darby's exploits. Although I'm sure Pappy
will find other critter tails (I know it's Tales, but a little
play on words!!) to regale is with!!
Egad, it's 2:00 AM!!!! I had better hit the sack!!! That's what I
get for starting to watch the Men's Beach Volley Ball.
-Gus Keeney ('57) ~ Sunny West Richland's "Garage Majal"
(as Sharon Panther Taff ('57) so aptly Calls it!!!!)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Darby and Harri
I read the joy you have of all the grand kids, but of Harri's
graduation from Marine boot camp sounded very special. Congrats
to him!
I'm so sorry of your loss of Darby ~ your "best" friend in the
animal world. It did sound as though your cat was really trying
hard to be there for you. I'm sure he also feels the loss of
Darby.
I'll be looking forward to your stories of your new "best" friend
in the animal world once you've grieved and perhaps decide to try
it once again.
-Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA Took
our granddaughter up to Eugene for a direct flight to
Seattle, where her mom picked her up to take her home to
Wenatchee. It's sure quiet here today. I'm kind of grieving
today knowing that I won't see any of them til next summer.
It's always hard.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Father of Pearl Drotts ('64)?
http://www.hanfordnews.com/news/2008/story/11953.html
-Gary Behymer ('64
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>>Maria Sandman Clary ('52) ~ Died - 7/2/08
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/20/08
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
George Swan ('59), Sandy Carpenter ('61)
Gary Behymer ('64), Marjo Vinther ('77)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Loretta Ostboe ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Jean Mattson ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Choate ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve Jackson ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Barr ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerie Ehinger ('69wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Margaret Surplus ('69)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: A from the heart thank you
I want to express my appreciation to all who offered their
condolences for the loss of my very special friend, Darby. A
quick count shows that I received at least 50 messages via
sandstorm, email, and phone calls. In a situation like this, as
the heart struggles to heal, one can step back and marvel at how
it is possible for a human to have such a close tie to a unique
animal. I use the term "animal" on the surface, but underneath,
those of us lucky enough to have deep relationships with these
special companions, know that they transcend that line. And, they
are indeed members of our families and close personal friends.
This is evidenced by the messages that I have received, as
virtually everyone of you who contacted me spoke of similar past
losses, current relationships, and the concern for the inevitable
losses sure to come in the future. As an old Marine, I was
especially struck by the responses of my fellow military
veterans, former warriors, who unabashedly expressed similar
feelings for their special furry friends (past, present, and
future).
Many of you are dog lovers, many are cat lovers, and a great
many, like us, embrace both. The eventual losses of each and
everyone of these companions leave a significant mark on our
hearts and lasting memories. Each little being (some smaller than
others), as with humans, is always special and unique in their
own way. But, occasionally one graces our lives in a way that
seems to reach further yet ... into our hearts and souls, to form
a bond that surpasses all others.
In no way is this to say that the loss of canine or feline family
members overshadows the loss of our fellow human relatives and
friends. In our lifetimes, Jeanne and I have suffered the loss
of three of four parents, two sons, three grandchildren, and a
number of friends and more distant relatives. All left their
lasting impact.
But, dogs and cats and sometimes other animal friends are in a
separate category without comparison. Dogs accept us without
question. Cats are more independent and perhaps more cleaver as
they only allow us to think that we are in control. But, once-in-
a-while a cat comes along who, exhibits most un-cat-like behavior
toward the humans that it owns, and completes the circle for that
special bonding. We have two such cats, Puddy and Murphy, as
different as night and day in appearance and behavior. Yet, while
they warm to each of us, each has pretty much assigned itself to
its chosen human, Puddy to Jeanne and Murphy to me.
My classmate, Pattie Crigler Cole ('59) sent this e-card that
pretty much covers losing any of our animal friends. I would like
to share it with any of you who have ever lost yours. Thank you
Pattie.
I miss her greatly. I miss her not being tucked at my feet as
she was whenever I did my writing on the computer. And, I miss
her in so many ways. Even though time eventually heals most
wounds, I know that she will always be here in my heart.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where I'm very sad now,
but I will cherish my time with my "Big Girl." There will
never be another Darby! But eventually, I will seek out
another fat little yellow fur ball that shows an attraction
to me. Because there is always one more pup out there with
the need for a chance to grow up to be a "Big Dog" and run
the open spaces around a stumbling but seasoned old hunter
... to be my friend ... and step in for Darby.
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>>From: Sandy Carpenter Lee ('61)
Greetings from Alaska to you all
Hi Everyone,
Haven't had a chance to check my emails for most of the summer,
so thought since I'm on vacation now that I might take a moment
to say "Hi". I'm up here in Anchorage, AK to spend a few days
visiting with friends I haven't seen for 4 years; then tomorrow
I'm driving down to the Kenai Peninsula to see my son and his
family for a week. Son, Scott, works up on the slope, and has
this coming week off, so when he flies into Anchorage tomorrow, I
will be able to pick him up and he will drive with me to Nikiski
(a few miles from Kenai). It's about a 3 hour drive, and I
usually do it myself when I visit, but it will be so nice to
have my son along for the drive (good one on one time). Looking
forward to seeing 7 of my grandkids and 2 great grandsons (3rd
great grandson is still in the oven until December). It is also
very nice to be up here in the cooler weather, because Spokane
and our ranch out of Elk has been so beastly hot lately. My hubby
told me that we were on fire watch last night because of thunder
and lightning that was expected, but told me this morning that we
had "dodged another bullet" and there wasn't any. Our woods are
tinder dry right now, and we live in a very remote area an hour
north of Spokane on our family ranch. Each year we have to worry
about forest fires. My husband, Forrest, has built us a wonderful
fire fighting system, however, and we have a 1600 gallon fire
tank on the hill above us. In testing it's efficiency, we have
found that we can pump water for about 2 hours through big fire
hoses. Then the county did us a favor last year, and for the use
of our lake, installed a dry hydrant that they can use to pump
water for a long time from our lakes. It is a bit more comforting
to have all this back up, but still worry... I think we worry
more the older we get!
Anyway, hope you're all having a fun and sun filled summer; can't
believe it's almost coming to an end. Forrest told me that our
hummingbirds already flew south for the winter, and the squirrels
are dropping cones. Also, our 38 bats have left for the year
(they are our mosquito distinguishers). So, maybe winter is
coming early... hope it's an easier one than last year. Well,
take care, and drop us a line if you have time. Always looking
for visitors at the ranch, or in Gold Bar (where we winter over).
Take care.
-Sandy Carpenter Lee ('61)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Camp Hanford Officers Plate
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>>From: Marjo Vinther Burt ('77)
A friend found this article about Hanford in the LA Times.
There's a video clip of one of the river tours included.
-Marjo Vinther Burt ('77)
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2 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice Today:
Mike Clowes ('54)
Lora Homme ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Larry & LaVerne Osterman ('51)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: The "Finally Got 100" Dept. here come the latest:
Class of '44 - 1
Class of '45 - 1
Class of '46 - 1
Class of '47 - 2
Class of '48 - 5
Class of '49 - 9
Class of '50
Class of '51 - 9
Class of '52 - 12
Class of '53 - 24
Class of '54 - 16
Class of '55 - 12
Class of '56 - 10
Class of '57 - 7
Class of '58 - 100
Class of '59 - 10
Class of '60 - 14
Class of '61 - 7
Class of '62 - 1
Class of '63 - 4
Class of '64 - 7
Class of '65
Class of '66 - 1
Class of '67
Class of '68
Not seeing any change to the numbers from your class? Could it be
that you haven't registered? That's the only way these numbers
can change.
So, fill out those registration forms and get them in the mail
quickly. The Treasurer says they have to be in her hands no later
than the 30th of this month (August, right?).
Don't have a form? Go to richlandclub40.org scroll down to
the registration form marked, click it on (or maybe even double
click it), print it out, fill it and the check in the proper
amount and get it in the mail sooner rather than later. And,
Phil, if Charlie and his "girl" friend are going to be there, why
aren't you?
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ in wet Mount Angel, OR but
the weather guessers say mid to upper 80s by the weekend.
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>>From: Lora Homme ('60)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Best Friends
I recently lost my father at 101 years of age, so I'm just
catching up on my Sandstorms. I'm so sorry that you've lost
Darby. Will Rogers said that if dogs didn't go to heaven, he
wanted to go where they go. I agree.
-Lora Homme ('60) - Kennewick, WA
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>>Marsha Dallaire Williams ('65) ~ 01/17/48 - 5/23/08
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/22/08
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Ralph Myrick ('51), Shirley Rae Drury ('51)
Steve Carson ('58), George Swan ('59)
Mary Rose ('60), Jim House ('63)
Mary Ann Vosse ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Greg Alley ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathie Moore ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Maren. Would you send out an email to the Bomber group and let
them know that Helen Skogen died this morning at her apartment at
Altera. The reason will be forthcoming as the coroner hasn't seen
her as yet. Other info will also be forthcoming when family has
been informed.
Thanks,
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Your posts about Darby, even the cat companions, are so eloquent,
they make me well up and run over with fellow-feeling tears.
Darby was so blessed to have you as his partner. And we readers
of this paper are blessed to have one with your talent and will
for expression in our midst. Thank you.
It was raining this past evening, the 2nd night of the Benton-
Franklin County Fair. I don't expect to take in the Fair
entertainment this year. Getting up at 1AM to go bundle dropping
is precluding an evening of blanket-sitting with the family
youngsters before the grandstand. Last year was too loud and long
anyway. Now if it were one of my favorites performing I might
have a different opinion. Watching Johnny Cash is a fine memory,
for instance. I'd go for Frank Sinatra, or Billy Joel, or Les
Paul and Mary Ford or Peggy Lee. I know there are others who'd
move me to attend, but can't think of their names right now.
Finishing my 75th year a couple of weeks ago has affected me, I'm
loath to admit.
(Maren, I'm using this stationery just to bring you a smile. I
hope it doesn't mess up my post.)
{Shirley, It was cute. Next time will send plain text and
send the picture in another email... please... -Maren]
-Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51)
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>>From: Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58)
Looking for David Shine ('58). His e-mail may be out of date.
-Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58) ~ Chicago
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: The Elves Remember Darby
Well, life goes on and I'm coming to grips. Messages still
continue to come in from fellow dog and cat lovers, for which
I am most appreciative. You would not believe (well, maybe you
would) how many Bombers love their cats, dogs, and other animal
members of their families. I thought that one message might
especially be of interest to most Bombers. It came from my Elves,
with no text, just a picture (actually sort of a picture puzzle).
They sent it by way of my friend Dennis Hammer ('64). But, a
picture can equal so many words. Thanks, Dennis ... very much!
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Swan/080822-Darby.jpg
And, while I am thinking of it, several Bombers again referenced
their having read or were currently reading the book, "Marley &
Me, life with the world's worst dog" (a modern classic on the
subject of living with and losing a beloved dog) by John Grogan.
I have a couple of others to recommend. First, "Rescuing Sprite,
A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish" by the well-known talk
radio host, Mark R. Levin. It provides an intimate look at the
love between a family and a dog, that as Levin says, it shows
that "in the end, we humans are the lucky ones." And, I am about
half way through "Merle's Door, Lessons from a Freethinking Dog"
by Ted Kerasote, a well-known writer in the outdoor field. As one
reviewer said, "Could be the best book ever written about dogs."
Kerasote laces it with scientific fact-based information about
dogs and their ancestors intertwined with the antics of Merle,
a yellow lab and "whatever" mix, that he rescued from the Utah
desert on a rafting trip. I am not yet finished with this
reading, but I can tell that it is most informative and
entertaining and that man and dog are learning from each other.
And last, at this point anyway, I have picked up, "The Art Of
Racing In The Rain" a novel by Garth Stein. It sits waiting for
me to read it, but according to its jacket, it should prove to be
interesting as it is unwinds through the mind, eyes, and nose of
the canine narrator, an old soul dog, named Enzo, that has much
to teach us about being human. I cannot offer any further comment
on it at this point. However, a book report will follow later.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where the Elves still
abide and are doing well, but missing their friend, Darby,
who often provided recreation and transportation for them
around our yard and the puddle in my driveway.
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>>From: Mary Rose Tansy ('60)
To: Lora Homme '60
I am sorry about the loss of your father. He and your mother were
very lucky to have you as their daughter.
Re: dogs
I agree with Will Rogers! We lost one of our three to cancer in
April. She was 14 years old but I still wasn't ready to give
her up. We just bought our first motor home to accommodate our
remaining two dogs so that we can travel and take them with us.
We're old, we can do anything we want!!!
Re: Animal Rescue
Hi, all you animal lovers. This is pretty simple... The Animal
Rescue Site is having trouble getting enough people to click on
it daily to meet their quota of getting free food donated every
day to abused and neglected animals.. It takes less than a minute
(How about 20 seconds) to go to their site and click on the
purple box 'fund food for animals' for free. This doesn't cost
you a thing. Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number
of daily visits to donate food to abandoned/neglected animals in
exchange for advertising.
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com
-Mary Rose Tansy ('60) ~ Centerfield, UT Hoping my tomatoes turn
before it freezes - our mornings are VERY crisp and cold.
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>>From: Jim House ('63)
Congratulations to Hope Solo ('99) for winning a Gold Medal as
the goalie for the USA Olympic soccer team. Has any other Bomber
won an Olympic Gold Medal?
-Jim House ('63) - Mead, WA
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>>From: Mary Ann Vosse Hirst ('63)
Re: It's Gold for a Bomber
I'm surprised no one has commented on the women's soccer team
in the Olympics, since goalie Hope Solo ('99) is a Bomber -
and they won gold with her as goalie! I believe she has been on
the UW team and U.S. Women's soccer team (albeit, there was a
controversy about her outspokeness after their defeat by Brazil a
year ago or so.) She is an outstanding goalkeeper for women's
soccer and we should be proud of her as part of the U.S. team's
winning a gold medal!
Go Bombers!
-Mary Ann Vosse Hirst ('63) ~ at the beach where we finally have
some afternoon sun after days of clouds and rain and
temperatures not even reaching 60 - Linda, you still won't
believe me will you?! You brought the sun from eastern
Washington and it left with you!
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: More on Marsha Dallaire Williams ('65-RIP)
Marsha was a 1969 graduate of Whitman College. This 1999 photo
shows both Frank, her husband, and Marsha.
http://www.whitman.edu/magazine/oct99/1969.html
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: special day
Oh boy Oh boy it's another special day... See bein' a Bomber
means you get to be friends with friends of friends, husbands
of friends, wives of friends, kids of friends and on and on...
this Special Birthday girl is one I met thru one a my bestest
Col-Hi friends... he and I been buds since we wuz 15 and I have
treasured every moment... by bein' his friend I got to make
friends with his kids which are now growed tho I'm not sure how
that growin' process happened so fast... The Birthday Girl is
married to this kid which is pretty cool in itself... I won't go
in to how they got together as it's kind of an involved story but
of course they coulda just met in Hi School since he spent almost
as many years there as Uncle Tom or Fran Rish even... so anyway,
this special lady has always been there for me to get t-shirts
in the mail and look out after me and listen to my silliness...
she's one a the good "guys"... she's the best... so
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Kathie Moore Adair ('69) on the 22nd!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Greg Alley ('73)
Floyd Gates. There have been a number of editorials in the TC
Herald wondering why the old American little league field is not
named Floyd Gates field anymore. He was coaching in that league
as long as I knew growing up and the article today said he was
instrumental in building the field in 1951 and it was one of the
first in the northwest built to Little League specifications. His
daughter Linea wrote one article and wonders where that sign went
that dedicated the field to him. Not sure how many kids he had. I
know Tim and Linea.
Re: Ridpath
The old Ridpath hotel is being closed for 4 months and will be
reopened in 2009 under another name. It was a classic old hotel
where many good times took place, especially during tournament
basketball trips throughout the years. It needs a lot of work as
I have stayed there twice in the past year or so for about 50
bucks a night. To say it needs renovation is an understatement.
Re: Hope Solo ('99)
Looks like Hope gets her moment in the sun, her revenge, her just
desserts, or any other sports cliche you can think of. A 1-0
victory over Brazil and a gold medal.
-Greg Alley ('73) ~ In somewhat stormy Richland where the weather
is nice and cool for attending the Benton Franklin County fair.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/23/08
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Bell ('51), Mike Clowes ('54)
Missy Keeney ('59), Helen Cross ('62)
Roy Ballard ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Betti Avant ('69)
Vic Marshall ('71), Jim Bixler ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Spears ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gene Horne ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Donni Clark ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marc Shipman ('83NAB)
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton ('51),
The 15th Annual All Seniors Picnic will be held in Richland's
Howard Amon Park on Thursday, September 18 from 11:00 to 2:00. We
are planning on around 1,200 seniors and volunteers being there,
and the Richland Seniors Association is helping the City with
this. Tickets (Buttons) are $5 at the Richland Community Center
and at the Kennewick and Pasco Senior Centers.
The Theme is "Atomic Frontier Days" as back in the '50s, and with
Richland celebrating its 50th anniversary everything will be
geared to this. There will be a carnival atmosphere and the
vendors will have carnival-type booths as they hand out their
brochures.
Marilyn Hodgson, Senior Advocate at the Center, asked if it was
possible to find a 1950s cheerleader outfit, as the Richland
Bombers Cheerleaders have asked if they could take part in the
entertainment. For the "Fashion Through the Ages" fashion show we
put on in 2007 some ladies let me borrow a cheerleader (or song
leader) outfit to be on display, and (senior moment that I am
having) I am not sure who that was. Could I borrow it again? And,
if possible, have one of the current cheerleaders wear it? or is
it getting fragile enough that it should not be worn?
-Betty Bell Norton ('51)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Betty, For your information: Norma Myrick Nunamaker ('54) not
only still has her cheerleader uniform, it still fits! Norma did
a cheer for the crowd at the All Bomber Reunion Basketball Game
in 2000... AND she did the splits, too!!!!! -Maren]
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: The "Time's a Wasting" Dept. come the latest figures:
Class of '44 - 1
Class of '45 - 1
Class of '46 - 1
Class of '47 - 2
Class of '48 - 5
Class of '49 - 9
Class of '50
Class of '51 - 9
Class of '52 - 12
Class of '53 - 25
Class of '54 - 18
Class of '55 - 13
Class of '56 - 10
Class of '57 - 8
Class of '58 - 104
Class of '59 - 11
Class of '60 - 13
Class of '61 - 6
Class of '62 - 1
Class of '63 - 4
Class of '64 - 8
Class of '65
Class of '66 - 1
Class of '67
Class of '68
As of this posting, there are 283 Bombers and others scheduled to
be in attendance on Friday night. Saturday will see 233 filling
part of the room.
There are only seven (7) more days to the price increase. If your
registration form (and money) are not in the hands of the
Treasurer by the 30th of this month, the price of the meal(s) at
the door will be $50.00.
And those who are late do not get fruit cups.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ reporting from Mount Angel,
OR, where the sun is making a return appearance after 4 days
of clouds and rain.
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Four legged friends
I have been reading with empathy and compassion about Pappy's ('59)
loss of Darby. In April of this year I lost my little Scooter and
tho' she was 17, it was very hard. I thought I would try to live
without a dog even tho' I have always had a dog, or dogs, since
1969. Well, I have to tell you . . . THAT was a dumb idea! After
a few weeks, I was over by the Humane Society off of Gage and I
thought I would just "look" since I was pretty sure they wouldn't
have a "just right" dog for me. 10 lbs or under (I've learned
in the last few years that my canine companions have to be
"portable"), short haired (no need for expensive grooming) and
an adult dog (no housebreaking or puppy training)! Boy, don't I
sound like such an old lady!! Well . . . THERE he was. Little
Pico! 4 years old and "Chee-wah-wah" (I know that's not how to
spell it but I'm in to phonetics). I had to wait until he was
neutered but he is the "perfect" little dog for me. Well, he's
not perfect but he's as close to it as I could ever hope.
Actually, the addition of Pico to my household is not the point
of this post. It's about books.
Knowing that my daughter's family would probably lose their very
old and wonderful sort of sheepdog, "Honey", I picked up a
children's book titled "The Forever Dog." I don't remember the
author. About two weeks ago, my daughter called to say they had
lost Honey. My youngest grandson, almost 5, was particularly
devastated so, along with a note of sympathy, I sent the book.
It was quite a hit and helpful for Liam. Therefore, my book
recommendation of the year (for those of you who know young
children having a difficult time with the loss of a dog) is "THE
FOREVER DOG." (I know, my sentences are WAY too long but I don't
want to hear from any of you grammar fanatics!)
Maren, could you include my signature quote? Its'
appropriate, don't you think? Hugs, Missy
"The greatness of a nation and its moral
progress can be judged by the way its
animals are treated.. the more helpless
a creature, the more entitled it is to
protection by man from the cruelty of man"
-Gandhi
-Missy Keeney ('59) ~ In beautiful, downtown Richland where
(would you believe) the temp is 56° now (12:08pm) I'm in
heaven! Looking forward to seeing the Club 40 folks!
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
That is terrific that a Bomber won an Olympic Gold Medal.
I've been watching a lot of the Olympics, but I missed that.
Congratulations to Hope Solo (99)!! That is great!!!
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ gearing up for another busy year at 2
small churches with 2 youth groups, 2 buildings that need
work nights, but it is a great job. Grandview, IN where my
impatients are stopping to bloom... I don't know why... but
I 'd hoped to have their cheery color til mil September at
least...
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>>From: Roy Ballard ('63)
Re: Wall of Fame
On Saturday the 23rd of August there will another induction
ceremony to bring in another 76 kids and adults on to the Wall.
Hope Solo ('99) along with many other deserving people will
have their plaques up there. Anyone who wishes to come is sure
welcome.
-Roy Ballard ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Hope Solo - 1999 Richland Bomber
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/thiel/375976_thiel22.html
-Gary Behymer ('64),
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Is it soup yet?
I was saddened to hear of Marsha Dallaire's ('65 RIP) passing and
elated to learn that Hope Solo ('99) is a Bomber. That is just
too cool. I haven't really much to say today... as I was driving
in listening to Talk Radio and the latest "house" ads (Not Number
32 ('63) ads... the "presidential" ads)... and there was an ad
for a couple of groups I enjoyed in the '60s playing here in
Vegas... It got me to thinking of "favorite songs"... now I know
they are different for each age group... I got an email the other
day from someone with a site where you can plug in your birthday
and it will tell you the number one song on the hit parade on
that date... Mine was "Rumors are Flying" by Frankie Carle... I
consider myself moderately hip in the music scene but have NEVER
heard of that song tho I have certainly heard of Frankie Carle...
I've mentioned before that the first sock hop or mixer or
whatever they were called I went to in my sophomore year lead me
to the conclusion that I was gonna love Hi School when the first
song I heard was "Oh Donna"... During the radio ad they played
"When I fall in love" and I got goose bumps... "The way you look
tonight" by the Belmonts has the same effect on me... "Theme from
A Summers Place" will always be my favorite slow dance song and
if my right leg would behave I'd like to dance to that song all
night long... In fact... one time Caroline Stanfield ('66) and
I actually went into the Chief Jo entry and went back to noon
dancing for a brief minute several years back... gawd how I loved
noon dancing... it was a whole reason for showing up to school...
I was an awful student... just way too many other things to think
about and do at that age... Thank Goodness for the Marine Corps
or I might never have known what a joy it was to read a book...
but back in those days it was Music, Cars and Girls... and the
music was so great... "Image of a Girl" and "Over the Rainbow"
were two of my very favorites in 1960... korse "the Lion Sleeps
tonight" was big then too but they have overplayed it on what's
left of the "oldies" stations... One of the '65ers used to sit
in Zip's and play "Last Kiss" over and over and over... 6 months
before it got popular... we poo pooed it saying it was a dumb
cowboy song... then it hit the airwaves and we were all J Frank
Wilson's biggest fans... I remember going to WallaWalla to visit
Pierre Remillard's (sp '65) grandma and listening to "You've lost
that lovin feeling" over and over in between some guy playing
"Tiger by the Tail"... Butch Manthei ('65) would sit in Zip's
and spend hours listening to "Pretty Woman"... and the Wailers...
dang they were just the best... yup... sometimes I think it would
be just grand to have a time machine and just visit every once in
a while... kind of get a little perspective back... "KJR Seattle,
Channel 95"... "KISN Radio 91derful"!... "this is Lynster the
Spinster commin atcha with stacks a wax and pounds of sounds"...
"It's the real Don Steele live from the tri-cities... "
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Darby and elves
To Pappy, I was wondering if the elves said their goodbyes to
Darby. It looks like from the picture puzzle they made a nice
tribute to dear Darby.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where there's a nip in the air
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>>From: Vic Marshall ('71)
Re: Ken Krueger
For any folks out there who attended Eastern Washington State
College/University in the 1970s, you will remember that many of
the buildings around town were named after a prominent Cheney
family - the Showalters. And the ones that were not named for the
Showalters were managed by them. Some of you may recall that
the Washington State Liquor Store in Cheney was run by Tommy
Showalter. One of the primary edifices of higher learning in
Cheney was the esteemed Showies. I believe the proper name was
Showalter's Tavern. Since I did not transfer to EWU until my
Senior year and graduate work - I missed out on the underage
excursions that I am sure Mike Franco ('70), Bob Jacobs ('70)
Jon "Rooster" Anderson ('71), Dan Vaché ('71) and others could
regale you with, I did spend a fair amount of time in that regal
establishment, resting and recovering from the stringent workload
that was a hallmark of EWSC during that period.
Kenny Krueger was the "head guy" at Showies and later bought the
place and appointed our own Steve "Bear" Davis ('72-RIP) as the
semi-official night manager. Bear was a tough act - and even
would go beyond "normal business hours" to make sure that
Showalter's was a safe and happy environment to get away from
the stresses and pressures of college life. During these late
night sessions. to keep the environment serene, he would even
turn off all the lights so it would appear from the outside as
if the place was closed. College was tough but Showies helped us
to survive.
An old EWU friend sent me Ken Krueger's obit today. Ken passed
last Sunday in Spokane at the young age of 50. The official
memorial was Thursday in Spokane. Since I missed the Thursday
memorial, I will need to remember Ken (and Bear) in a special
way. In true Eastern spirit, I am hosting two personal memorials-
one on Wednesday afternoon for the business school students and
the other Friday afternoon for everyone else. Buck pitchers if
any of you can make it... Thanks for the memories Ken.
-Vic Marshall ('71) ~ Beverly Hills, MI
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>>From: Jim Bixler ('72)
I share that our sister, Susan Jeanette Bixler Pachniak ('66),
passed away on August 11, 2008, in Warren, Michigan at age of 60.
Sue was Class of 1966. Her death notice and ability to sign/note
in the guest book is at http://wasikfuneralhome.com/.
Please share this as appropriate.
Thanks.
Jim Bixler ('72)
Bill Bixler ('60)
John Bixler ('64)
Nancy Bixler Meinhardt ('74-HHS)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/24/08
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Missy Keeney ('59), Bill Moyers ('60)
Tom Verellen ('60), Linda Reining ('64)
Susan Baker ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nancie Millius ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vicki Case ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don Wade ('70)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
CORRECTION: When I wrote my entry for yesterday's Sandstorm it
was 56° at about 6 or 7 a.m. here in Richland, not 12:08
am or pm or whatever.
[Missy -- I "fixed" that -- what your original text said
was "56 degrees outside right now." -- and I took that to
mean the time it arrived in my inbox... which was 12:08pm.
sorry for the confusion. I sure thought that sounded a bit
cool for so close to noon. Hmmmm... hey, Lady.... check the
time on your computer. -Maren]
REQUEST: For those of you who saw the Rolling Hills Chorus mini
"LAUGH IN" show that we performed at Club 40 (I think it was
2004), or if you saw the actual whole show . . I have a request.
For the last couple of years several of us have been wanting to
reprise that show with, pretty much, the same cast, maybe some
new '60s songs and new jokes. It had been our most successful
show ever. Well ... our wonderful new director, Lucy Heinkel, is
now balking at the idea. She's too young to remember the '60s,
poor thing. I would like to request that those of you who saw the
show/mini-show and would like to see it again, that you e-mail
Lucy and tell her that.
Her e-mail address is lheinkel@charter.net
You could copy it to me, also, if you like. That will help us to
know if it is something we should pursue . . or not! I love it!
Bomber pressure, it works every time . . . . or not.
-Missy Keeney ('59) ~ Richland where it is a lovely, sunny and
mild sort of a day. Still heaven!
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>>From: Bill Moyers ('60)
Re: Dr. Howard Kirz ('60)
To: All ... really sad news..
I just received the news that Howard died yesterday morning [8/22]
of a heart attack while riding his bike with his Cascade Cycling
Club in the Seattle area. His wife Stephanie has asked that his
friends and acquaintances be notified. She has asked that anyone
who wishes make a donation to Adventure Cycling in lieu of
sending flowers or other remembrance.
I'm sure you will join with me in offering our heartfelt sympathy
to Stephanie. We have all lost a truly wonderful Bomber and a
very good man.
More information later as it becomes available...
-Bill Moyers ('60)
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>>From: Tom Verellen ('60)
Show and tell:
Yesterday a grandson and I made a quick trip to Paradise, Mt.
Rainier, en route we stopped at a sculpture park between the
National Park and the town of Elbe. I highly recommend stopping
by and taking a look see. It is right on the road and they ask
for a $3 donation to view the sculptures which are constructed
with found objects: scrap metal, driftwood mostly. There is a
gift shop that I think is open on weekends. I wasn't able to
inquire further so if you want more information you'll have to
find another source, sorry. On the mountain a pretty good showing
of wild flowers. A few animals around and some pretty obnoxious
tourists to scare them away. Avoid weekends because the parking
is very limited at Paradise but it is worth the trip for the
smell of wild flowers and a treat for the eye/brain lobes. \
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-Tom Verellen ('60) ~ near Lacey, WA sunny, raining, and cloudy
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:David Rivers('65)
re: songs
always love reading your posts---your memory for songs and stuff
always brings back wonderful memories. how you remember all that
is beyond me, but sure glad you do, as it gets my "memory cells"
working. *grin*
I got that site for "song on the day you were born" and mine is
"Symphony" by Freddie Martin(have never heard that song or that
singer), but it is a fun site to go to. this is the site I was
sent:
http://www.joshhosler.biz/NumberOneInHistory/SelectMonth/htm. if
anyone is interested in finding the song that was popular on the
day they were born.
to: Pappy('59)...so sorry to hear about Darby's passing. I loved
reading about your exploits with Darby and I know the hurt you
are feeling. I have only had one dog in my life that "touched"
me---she was a Visla/Dobie mix that we rescued from a family that
was abusing her---the Visla breed is a hunting breed, but
Cheyenne was terrifed of water, would run from the sprinklers,
and didn't like the rain or loud noises, either. we had to give
her tranquilizers when we'd get thunder and on the 4th of July.
always felt so sorry for her, cause it is HOT in Bakersfield and
we always felt she would have enjoyed the pool, but she almost
drowned my oldest daughter when we got her into the pool! *grin*
we changed her name to "Shy-Anne" and had her for over 15 years.
she was the BEST dog---she was a "house dog"---I had a cockatiel
who shared the house with the dog and rabbits who shared her
doghouse, they would get into her food dish and pull on her
whiskers, but she never did a thing to any of them--she'd just
look at us as if to say, "can you get them out, now, so I can
have some peace and quiet"? *grin* I cried like a baby when we
had to put her to sleep--she was deaf, going blind, and had
cancer--she was the best dog. we did get another one, but the
Boston Bull Terrier never quite "measured up" to Shy-Anne. *grin*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64).........Bakersfield,
CA....we had cooler temps last week, but triple digits are
returning, will be the end of October before our cooler weather
is here to stay. I am soooooo ready for winter.
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>>From: Susan Baker ('64)
Labor Day is fast approaching and we are a year away from the
class of '64's 45th class reunion. We have had our first planning
meeting around this time in the past. What are we doing about the
45th reunion? I know that a decision has to be made as to whether
we join Club 40, hold our own gathering for one night of Club 40,
or totally plan our own Reunion. The purpose of starting the
planning this early was to allow everyone plenty of time to
plan to make the reunion. We have always had a good turnout and
probably because of the early planning. We also have needed that
time to get everything lined up and reservations for the reunion
and activities made. We need to hear if any planning has started.
-Susan Baker ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/25/08
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes ('54), Laura Dean Kirby ('55)
Connie Madron ('60), Judy Willox ('61)
Gary Behymer ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry Swain ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharen Manolopoulos ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Greg Stone ('80)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: The "Poll the Delegation" Dept. come these numbers:
Class of '44 - 1
Class of '45 - 2
Class of '46 - 1
Class of '47 - 4
Class of '48 - 6
Class of '49 - 10
Class of '50
Class of '51 - 9
Class of '52 - 14
Class of '53 - 26
Class of '54 - 18
Class of '55 - 15
Class of '56 - 10
Class of '57 - 9
Class of '58 - 108
Class of '59 - 11
Class of '60 - 15
Class of '61 - 6
Class of '62 - 1
Class of '63 - 4
Class of '64 - 8
Class of '65
Class of '66 - 1
Class of '67
Class of '68
Class of '70 - 1
Plus two (2) Anonymous Bombers coming from near or far to suprise
friends and/or fellow classmates.
Right now the totals for Friday night's gather stands at 300, and
that for Saturday night is 238.
Most of the usual suspects have checked in, there are still a few
missing. And some Bombers must not like us as no-one from their
class(es) have registered.
Those registration forms MUST be in the hands of the Treasurer by
this Saturday (August 30). If not, you might not get seated, you
might have to pay a higher price, and you certainly won't get
desert.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ beautiful downtown Mount
Angel, OR where the warmth of summer still lingers.
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Re: Music of the year
To: David Rivers ('65)
Are you kidding me? You don't know the "somebody" who sang "Tiger
By The Tail"? That would be the late great Buck Owens, who lived
for a time in Washington State.
I know you probably never heard of this year, but 1937 was my
birth year and the top songs at that time have become timeless.
Please tell me you have heard of Count Basie's "One O'Clock
Jump", Bing Crosby's "Sweet Leilani" and Benny Goodman's "Swing
Swing Swing" written by Louis Prima.
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55) ~ Still in beautiful Bomber Land
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>>From: Connie Madron Hall ('60)
Re: Howard Kirz ('60-RIP)
It is a sad, gray, rainy day here in Western Washington where we
are spending the summer. Gray and rainy because of the weather,
but sad because of the death of Howard Kirz. I have known
Howard since Carmichael and we, my husband John Hall ('60) and
I, have kept in touch with him off and on over the years. He
and Stephanie visited us in Arizona a couple of times.
A couple of weeks ago we were at the Bainbridge Ferry Terminal
and I looked Howard's phone number up at the pay phone. I was
going to call him and invite them to visit us, but got distracted
and told myself I would call later when we got home. Today I am
saddened and full of guilt.
Howard was a very special person and he will be missed, to say
the least.
-Connie Madron Hall ('60) ~ Port Ludlow, WA/Tempe, AZ
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>>From: Judy Willox (Classic Class of '61)
To: Barbara Isakson Rau ('58)
Re: Helen Skogen (RIP) - RHS Math Teacher 1948 - 1982
The Pastor of the Richland Luthern Church asked Barbara Rau ('58)
to post a message to the Bombers that Helen Skogen, former math
teacher of Richland High School from the years of 1948 to 1982
passed away on August 21, 2008. For all who may want to attend
her service, it will be Wednesday the 27th, at 2:00 P.M. at
the Richland Luthern Church, 901 Van Giesen St., Richland. An
obituary will follow later; they just wanted to get this message
out as quickly as they could. Anyone who knows anyone else who
would care to attend this service, but does not receive the
Sandstorm, please let them know.
Thanks and Bomber Cheers and lately Tears,
-Judy Willox (Classic Class of '61) ~ Richland - where we have
experienced much cooler weather these days and I love it.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: St.Paul-Tacoma Lumber - Richland WA
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Behy/080825-LbrCo.jpg
Almost guessing no one has ever heard of this business?
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
George Swan ('59), Tom Verellen ('60)
Maren Smyth ('63 & '64), David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gene Keller ('50)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard Twedt ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharon Hopkins ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharon Sasser ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joyce Soehnlein ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Merle Huesties ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gauin Moore ('82)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: A dog book recommendation and further Elfin Information
For my fellow dog lovers: Last night, I finished reading "Merle's
Door, Lessons from a Freethinking Dog" by Ted Kerasote. My
reading is primarily accomplished when I go to bed and read
myself to sleep. Some nights are more productive than others.
And, some nights begin with a "Mulligan" or "Do over," as the
night before, the book apparently fell out of my hand when I fell
asleep, so the next night begins with, "Now where was I?" But,
last night was different. As I neared the end of this book, it
"grabbed me good!" and became impossible to put down until I
finished it ... about 5:00 AM. Admittedly, I was wrapped up in
the loss of my dog, so this book may have gotten to me more than
if I had read it a few months ago. But, I'll take it either way
and accept the overwhelming comfort that it brought.
In "Merle's Door," Kerasote presents a wealth of information and
references on man's relationships with dogs and their health
concerns and their behavior. Yet, it is anything but a drudging
study as it is so tenderly wrapped within in his story of the
mutual love that he and his dog had for each other. If you wish
to find out the reason for the title, a two-meaning term, I will
refuse to spoil it for you. You'll just have to read it ... for
yourself. You cannot go wrong by reading this one, but I must
warn you. When you reach the final four chapters, or so, have a
full box of facial tissue handy! Trust me, was I wrong about
"Marley and Me?"
Re: Elfin Information
For those interested in the answers to the Elves picture puzzle
of a few days ago:
They sent the answers, again through their Medium, Dennis Hammer ('64).
See picture puzzle and answers:
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Swan/080826-00.html
-George "Pappy" Swan ~ Burbank, WA where it is actually cooling
down with that hint of approaching Autumn in the morning
air, that I remember so well from my Bomber Days. You know,
schools beginning again, football season's about here, and
hunting trips are just around the bend. I can smell it all,
first breath of outside air each morning.
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>>From: Tom Verellen ('60)
While working on Medic I in Seattle (having a not great day) we
transported a patient to Group Health Hospital. My co-workers
and myself were having a disagreement about some finer point of
patient care and we were going get a reading from the contact
physician. There to greet us at the door was Dr. Kirz (it was
unusual for an MD to meet us at the door). After the medical
formalities were performed I introduced myself and we had a mini
reunion in the elevator on the way to the CCU. Howard was just
as enthusiastic as I remembered him and it caused my co-workers
great dismay. They knew I had an inside track with the "Doc".
Memories of this incident still brings me great joy even over
thirty years old. The look on their faces as Howard told them,
"We went to high school together", is a personal treasure. Thank
you Howard.
Gary Behymer ('64) I do have not so fond memories of St Paul and
Tacoma Lumber, but the one here in Olympia. Actually it was some
sub division called St Regis Plywood. Set over the mud flats, I
got to know the underside of the floor more than I care to think
about. The last remnants of the mill were just demolished this
summer which was the last of the lumber mills in town.
Frogs: the little (dime sized) froglets are scattering away
from the pond which has made it impossible to use the lawn mower
(any excuse to not mow the lawn). I noticed that on the cooler
overcast days they seemed to stay either in the pond or hidden
away in the deeper vegetation so I gave it a shot. I just went
slowly and stopped to remove a few of the little hoppers (without
my glasses some turned out to be grass hoppers). And there are
still a few tadpoles in the pond which means delayed incubation
or there are some really horny frogs around here.
-Tom Verellen ('60) near Lacey, WA in the rain as summer begins
to disappear.
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
To: Small Bomber world
I rode the ferry across the Mississippi to downtown New Orleans
yesterday and was waiting to get on the ferry to return. Started
chatting with a couple also waiting and she asked me about
Algiers (where the ferry would dock on the opposite side). She
asked me what I knew about Algiers... where was the best place
to eat., etc. I finally told her that I wasn't really from here,
I was from Washington state. "REALLY? I'm from Seattle!!"
"Richland", I said. She started going a little crazy... talking
about Hanford and the atom bomb and said her grandpa worked out
there... name was Luther Williams. Said the family came from
the midwest to Richland for the project. She couldn't remember
the name of the street, but has fond memories of visiting her
grandparents in Richland. Her description of the house (2 bedroom
single story duplex with a basement that looked like every other
house on the block -- with the exception of a couple of two story
houses) made me think it was probably a "B" house.
Then she asked me if I knew John Meyers ('58-RIP)... I said
something like "Well, everybody knows OF John Meyers, but I didn't
know him personally. he was part of the Championship Class of
'58..." and... and... and... She told me that her dad and John
Meyers were best buddies and asked me if I knew about the "pet"?
owl they had at one time. She said they'd tie a rope to the owl's
foot and let it fly around like that.
She said her dad is Jimmy Williams - and I found Jim Williams
in class of '57, so that fits... anybody in touch with Jim? If
so, please tell him that his pretty daughter is delightful.
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Birthday time!
So much to say but I've said it all before there's always the
Terry Davis ('65) that lives in the hearts and minds of us all
there's the link that I may never have spoken of that sounds very
silly today but at one time seemed very real to me. OK so you've
all seen the "Omen" type movies... not the Omen movie itself but
those types twins separated at birth type a deals where one is
very, very good and the other well let's say he marches to the
beat of a different drum when we were kids I used to think of the
Birthday boy and our own Number 10 ('64) as two peas in a pod so
to speak well not really a pod not like those gooshy ones in the
Body snatchers... One boy had all the qualities moms want us to
have and the other one had the qualities that your mommie warned
you about in my own experience I had Davis.. "Why can't you be
more like Terry" korse he had me "Why can't you be more like
David" so we had an equal curse... tho my mom has at least three
pictures of Terry hanging on her walls and one right by the door
that she says "bye" to each time she leaves the room (I can't
begin to make stuff like this up) and he sends me little phone
videos of Blue birds eating out of his hand that I have to save
to show her every Sunday (Honest this is real life!!!!) The
birthday boy is a hero in more ways than one fantastic artist
and just a pretty darned cool guy was married into one of the
"Dynasties" which makes him VERY cool in my book so I sure hope
his Birthday on the 26th is a good one!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Richard Twedt ('64)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. I KNOW Buck sang "Tiger by the Tail"... I drive by Buck's
ranch several times a year... what I don't know is who that dumb
cowboy was that kept interrupting "You've lost that lovin'
Feelin'" on the juke box that day!
-David Rivers ('65)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
John Richardson ('58),
Sondra Telfer ('60) and Jack McGee ('60)
Bob Thorson ('69),
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeffrey Henjum ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mark Saucier ('70)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Ron Holeman ('56) and Leslie Swanson ('59)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Jack Sinderson ('53) and Jan Nussbaum ('55)
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>>From: John Richardson (Championship Class of '58)
Re: Small Bomber World
To: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Boy, did that piece that you wrote yesterday about the couple you
met on the ferry bring back old memories. I honestly was thinking
about Jim Williams ('57) and John Meyers ('58-RIP) not more than
two or three days ago. John and I used to pal around together and
I used to spend as much time at his house as he did at mine. The
owl - like everything else in the Meyers family - was no puny
barn owl. He was a Great Horn Owl and he stood better than two
feet tall. The first time that I saw him he was sitting on a
perch in their living room and I thought it was a stuffed owl.
Then his eyes blinked and he snapped his beak which he did to
anyone he did not know. Anyway, the owls name was Charlie. John's
dad was as you would imagine tall and everyone called him by his
nickname, "High".
Turning to Jim Williams ('57), he was truly one of the strongest
men that I knew. Jim was short of stature but built like a fire
plug and when he played line in football, no one got by him. As
I recall, a short time after Jim and his wife were married they
were traveling through the Cascade Mountains. Jim's wife was
driving their car (a Corvette) with rho top down while he was
taking a short nap. A deer ran in front of them and his wife
swerved to avoid hitting the animal and rolled the car. Jim was
thrown out of the car and when he came to he was in the grass
and gravel on the side of the road and his wife's legs were
pinned underneath the car which was upside down. About this time
a trucker stopped and said that he would go for help (remember
that this was before CB radios and cell phones). Jim told the
trucker that he would lift the car up if the man would pull his
wife out from under it. The man said, "mister you can't possibly
do that" but Jim did. Please remember that this all took place
more than 40 years ago and I am repeating it as John Meyers told
it to me. I wonder if Jim's daughter knows this story?
Best of Bomber Cheers,
-John Richardson (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Sondra Telfer McGee ('60) and Jack McGee ('60)
Re: More fond memories of Dr. Howard Kirz ('60-RIP)
Howard was my "across the street" neighbor while growing up on
Sanford St. We could not have had a nicer family for neighbors.
To celebrate his 60th birthday, Howard and Stephanie rode their
bikes from the east coast back to Bainbridge Island and we had
the privilege of having them stop for a visit and dinner after
crossing Lola Pass.
Our thoughts are with his family.
-Sondra Telfer McGee ('60) and Jack McGee ('60) ~ Kooskia, ID
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>>From: Bob Thorson ('69)
Re: Ken Krueger [8/23/08] Sandstorm entry from Vic Marshall ('71)
I am in Spokane and somehow missed Ken's obit. He was a really
good guy. He was also his own best customer... Maybe not good
when you own a bar. He worked for the USPS for many years after
showies. I would see him around from time to time. He got pretty
beat up from/by agent orange while in Vietnam. I do believe he
was older than 50, probably closer to 60 or else the Vietnam
time line would not wash. Be it noted... He hired very good
looking waitresses. I thanked him often for that.
-Bob Thorson ('69)
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Phil Belcher ('51), Shirley Rae Drury ('51)
David Mansfield ('59), Judy Willox ('61)
Bill Scott ('64), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Cathy Geier ('66)
Brad Upton ('74), Teresa Barber ('78)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave Henderson ('60wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary Behymer ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lynn Dodson ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Felder ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave Flaherty ('76)
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>>From: Phil Belcher ('51)
Re: Charlie Bigelow ('54-RIP)
The following will take you to the UTube site for clips of
Charlie making his speed run.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2fFocTf1tw
SSC Ultimate Aero - Guinness Fastest Production Car: 256 mph
-Phil Belcher ('51)
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>>From: Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51)
Re: seattletimes.com: At Hanford Reach, nuclear plant preserved nature
The Seattle Times has an excellent article on the Hanford Reach
with a history of this area. Under "Gallery, Hanford Reach" or
the 2nd link immediately below, there are photos and another
article about the history of the TriCities plus an update on
good inexpensive food in Pasco and a look at the current Tri-City
scene.
Jim - (Fort Worth Texas Technical High School '46 - I think) and
I were given Tour Boat tickets as an anniversary gift 2 years
ago. Amazing to have lived here so many years before seeing those
magnificent bluffs!
(Thanks to Marlene McManus Mulch ('57) in Arizona for forwarding
the information.)
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2008133554_onlywa23reach.html
-Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51) ~ from a cool night in Kennewick
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>>From: David Mansfield ('59)
To: John Richardson ('58)
Your piece on the Meyer's family Owl reminded my of something.
I played on the Dawson & Richards Little League team when I was
an eleven-year-old. Hi Meyers was the coach and Mills Meuser was
the assistant coach. Gerald Work ('58) and Keith Woods ('58) were
our two pitchers. I was a pitcher too, well, the designated "1
out of 100" relief pitcher, i.e. one pitch out of a 100 would
cross the plate.
Hi Meyers and Mills Meuser were two of the finest coaches I ever
had. They made each of us on the team feel that we were special.
At the end of that season, I received a Christmas card signed by
Hi Meyers and Mills Meuser. Then for the next the next seven or
eight years I would get a Christmas card from Hi Meyers and Mills
Meuser. I don't remember seeing Hi again in person after that
summer of baseball, but I did bump into Mills Meuser from time to
time. He always remembered who I was and had time to stop and
chat a bit.
On another note, John, do you remember Raymond "Butch" Brown?
Butch played football our sophomore year when you were a junior.
-David Mansfield ('59)
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>>From: Judy Willox (Classic Class of '61)
To: All Bombers
Re: The Hanford Reach as written in the Seattle Times ~ Link:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2008133554_onlywa23reach.html
Jim and Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51) sent this to me and I
thought that many of your Bombers out there would love to read
this. Enjoy.
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: St.Paul-Tacoma Lumber - Richland WA
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Behy/080825-LbrCo.jpg
The picture you put on the Sandstorm the other day of the old
lumberyard here was one I had seen many times. Now tell me that
you did not buy that thing off eBay for the price that person
selling it wanted. I had put it on watch several times and just
could not bring myself to pay that ungodly amount for an old
picture. That lumberyard is mentioned in the book by Martha Berry
called "Tales of White Bluffs", I believe. At the moment my book
is buried behind the store bins and rack so can't get to it.
Maybe Maren can get the title right as she has one also.
Re: Obituary for Helen Skogen
http://obit.einansfuneralhome.com/listcurrent
Bomber Cheers,
-Judy Willox (Classic Class of '61)
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>>From: Bill Scott ('64)
Re: Merle's Door
A hearty "amen" to George "Pappy" Swan's ('59) praise of the
book, "Merle's Door". I read it last spring and it is fantastic.
It details the most amazing relationship between dog and human
I've ever encountered. It also shows how dogs can be so much more
than they usually are when given an environment where they can
fully realize their potential. For anyone who loves dogs, this
book is not to be missed!
-Bill Scott ('64) ~ from beautiful near-the-sea Nipomo, CA where
we anxiously await the arrival of fall, and apple season in
the nearby canyons.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Just in case you missed it department...
B Reactor named National Historic Landmark...
http://www.hanfordnews.com/news/2008/story/12022.html
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: oh my... I've never done this before... (reprint with corrections)
With your permission, I'd like to combine a little story with a
birthday wish... The birthday boy has become one a my favorite
Bombers... he keeps us updated on all kinds of sites and tho his
posts are generally rather short and to the point (unlike some
kids from the class of '67, Maddy)... he's always here with all
the news that's fit to print... he's much the collector, as I am
and maybe that's the reason I really like our birthday boy...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gary Behymer ('64) on the 28th... and Gary...
please send me the latest Wheat prices when you have a minute...
On another vein, I just finished a car a few months back... it
started out as pretty much just the cowl of a '29 Studebaker
Sedan that I thought would make a great woody wagon... it's
pretty much a total hand fab, and kinda took a back burner for a
few years... when it got ready for the wood, people in the hot
rod world were turning out woodys like cracker jacks and I lost
interest in owning "another" phantom woody... so I immediately
decided to turn it into a panel... I love to build these things,
take them somewhere and listen to people tell how they remember
seeing the car around their home town when they were kids... or
tell the history of the car when it has no history... One nite
over in Bakersfield, I stood back and listened as some guy told
the whole history of the "Shelley-Mobile", which according to the
guy telling the story went back many years... korse the car had
only been finished about 3 months earlier... so... After the
panel was finished we painted it battleship gray and I lettered
"Shore Patrol" on the panels... more has been added since and it
looks pretty kool... I still had the surf board I'd bought for
the woody so now I needed the graphics on it... There is an old
Ed Roth t-shirt/decal called "Gung-Ho" It started out to say
"USMC" but that was during the early war years and the USMC
didn't want him to do it... the Poster boy (an old pin-striper
known as McGoo), was a friend of Big Daddy's and had just come
home from Navy Seal training... they wanted to put "Navy Seals"
on it but at the time Seals were kinda like the CIA and the Navy
didn't want it on there either... they ended up calling it "Gung
Ho"... fast forward to modern times... Big Daddy is gone and his
step-boy, Rusty and his Artillery unit have been called up to
Iraq... (last year)... Mrs. Roth and McGoo decided Rusty's Unit
needed a T-shirt... so McGoo redid the old Gung Ho with a little
sandy Iraq flavor, changing the colors as appropriate... Every
kid in the outfit got a t-shirt with the unit number on it before
heading overseas... This year Rusty and his Unit came home just
before the Rat Fink Reunion at Big Daddy's place in Utah... McGoo
did Rusty's Harley and Gun safe to match the t-shirt... I liked
the graphic but didn't want to buy an Army t-shirt... I liked it
as Gung ho... after hearing the story I was thinking... maybe...
Saturday morning, Mrs. R did a little presentation for Rusty
who had just returned... the story of the change in the Gung Ho
graphic was told and she presented Rusty with a quilt made by a
bunch of the local girls and his sweetie... using the new graphic
pillow covers all sown together... it was beautiful and the whole
thing tear jerking... I immediately walked into the museum store
and bought an "Army" sweatshirt and pillow... ... I also had my
paralegal and resident pin striper do the graphic in the old Gung
ho style on the surfboard... check it out... I may be getting it
tattooed on my arm when I come in for the '63 reunion... and
yes, Marsha ('65)... instead of "Gung Ho" above it... I'll put:
"Da Judge"!
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Rive/080828-104.jpg
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Cathy Geier ('66)
Hello from Sunny Seattle,
OK well, in my world anyway.
The summer is coming to a close but there is still much to do.
I will be working for Bumbershoot as a floater/trouble-shooter
for ticket sales at the gates. That should be fun. Look for me if
you are a Bomber.. might have to leave a message, as floating at
Seattle Center is ubiquitous.
With the close of summer comes school! ACK! I am hired to
substitute teach for 3 districts and a private school, The
Meridian School. I ended up working there most of the summer in
their Summer Quest program. I chose to not work full time as I
still had a few moving tasks which would take undefined time.
I really liked working in their school; with the whole-child
philosophy which is much easier to enact when the ratio of adults
to kids is 1:5!!
Updates on personal projects: I am reviewing which volunteer
program I will go to Central America with this fall.. whether
I fund something myself and go to the school in Quepos where I
have been before or if I go to Guatemala with Bridges for
Understanding I am unsure. Their program is pricey for me and
although they initially offered a small discount for translating
its still high.
In my dream world of dream worlds I will complete a yoga teacher
training program, an intensive one.. get certified in 3 weeks
for $3800.00 and then do community service for 50 hours. I never
got certified and now am frustrated in many classes when I know
more than the instructors. Then work as a substitute teacher for
6 weeks and then go to CA for 3-4 weeks, depending on finances.
I know people have clearly explained that because of the economy
the numbers of teachers who retired this spring is so much less
than usual and I should just hunker and weather it out substitute
teaching another year. But I can't afford a year of just
substitute teaching.. it's unhealthy mentally. I need to explore,
grow, move.. I won't be 48 forever.
I have a project representing substitute teachers.. they didn't
get any of the passed by the legislator 5% pay increase. Speaking
with a few, I am told legislators thought that substitute
teachers would be included. Speaking with human resource staffs
in public school districts yields information that they can't pay
that raise for substitute teachers.
Re: The Dalai Lama project
It appears to have fizzled. There are few resources for teachers
on their website. They finally sent out a questionnaire. I got 2
calls back from probably 15 calls. One of the calls was a person
who promised to call the next day and never did. I think they are
wavering with the immensity of a project and in that wavering,
the school year is beginning with no major thrust into the
schools. I am disappointed, but still hold hope for their
continued movement.
That's about it. Take good care Bombers.The rain has diminished.
-Cathy Geier ('66)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Hope Solo's ('99) gold medal performance in soccer has made us
all proud but does not compare to the 11 Golds, 13 Silver and 8
Bronzes that Mike Davis ('74) picked up between 1976 and 1988.
If we hadn't boycotted the 1980 games there would have been more.
Keep in mind these were won in both summer and winter Olympics.
It didn't matter what he chose to compete in: track, archery,
pistol, fencing, diving, swimming, boxing, weight lifting,
downhill, giant slalom, speed skating, ski jumping... he was a
machine. For me the highlight was probably in the winter Olympics
when he won the gold in men's figure skating. Who can forget that
skin-tight, green and gold glittering, sequined outfit unbottoned
all the way to his navel when he spun faster and faster and
then dropped to his knee, looked up into the stands with a tear
running down his cheek. Pure drama and electricity. That is why
he's the greatest Olympian of all time.
Anyway, enough about Mike. I'll be at the Planet Hollywood in Las
Vegas, Sept. 5-7th. With Johnny Mathis in Sacramento, CA on Sept.
11th and at Joey's in Livonia, MI Sept. 24-27th.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Teresa Barber Wise ('78)
Re: Happy Birthday
Please put this entry in for 8/28 for Dave Flaherty ('76)
Happy 50th Birthday Dave. The older the fiddle, the sweeter the
tune.
May you live all the days of your life
-Teresa Barber Wise ('78)
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Bill Witherup ('53), Marguerite Groff ('54)
Stephanie Dawson ('60), Helen Cross ('62)
Gary Behymer ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy Crose ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bonnie Webb ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David Gilbert ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Anita Fravala ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brenda Belcher ('76)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kristi Strege ('00)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Katie Gerken ('01)
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>>From: Bill Witherup ('53)
Re: dragonflies
On August 16th Gary Behymer ('64) wondered where all the
dragonflies have gone - "long time pa-a-ssing". Had not thought
about this - I do miss the Columbia River - as modified by dams
as it has been. If the dragonfly community has been dimininshed,
say thank you to the pesticide industry, which has also been
partly responsible for honey bee colony collapse. The tonnage of
pesticide use - sprays, powders, pellets - you name it - in the
Columbia Basin is perhaps unknown to many of those still living
there, except for the agricultural workers in the fields
and orchards who have first hand experience. The overuse of
pesticides has helped to destroy natural predators. And overuse
of pesticides also weakens the immune systems of our children and
grandchildren.
-Bill Witherup ('53)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Many thanks to Phil Belcher ('51) for sharing the UTube video of
Charlie Bigelow ('54-RIP). When I first learned of how Charlie
broke records, by driving a car, I was not shocked. Charlie loved
to push himself. Of course, since Charlie loved his Shirley
Strege ('54), he didn't tell her what he was going to do. She was
surprised, but not shocked and probably very proud. When a group
of us went to dinner one evening, Charlie brought with him the
proof of his entry into the Guinness World Records. He was
beaming and we were clapping and laughing. I know for all of
us, Charlie was one in a million. He will be missed.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
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>>From: Stephanie Dawson Janicek ('60)
To: David Mansfield '59
Re: Dawson-Richards Little League teams
Thanks for the memories! A couple of weeks ago, my brother
Gaynor Dawson ('65) and I participated in the video interviews
concerning memories of the Uptown Shopping Center. In
preparation, we unearthed Mom's scrapbook about Dawson-Richards
and, sure enough, there were pictures and articles about the
team. My best memories are of sitting in the open bleachers at
Jefferson field, drinking green rivers, shelling and eating
peanuts, and watching John Meyers ('58-RIP) hit home runs so hard
that he regularly broke the bat. I also remember Pat Crook ('58)
and Curt and Johnny Jetton on the team. Other guys, like you, I
didn't know or didn't know of until years later, so my memories
of who else was on the team are sketchy. Mills Meuser was the
absolutely best guy in the world at working with kids and
inspiring them to persevere and do well. He and Ruth lived in
the little house on the corner of GWWay and Van Giesen. I always
thought it a shame that they had no children of their own, but
maybe that was so he could devote himself to so many dozens of
other kids instead. God really does know best.
Spent a super three weeks in Poland and Prague last month, and
will be in Indiana and North Carolina for three weeks in October.
-Stephanie Dawson Janicek ('60) ~ Go Bombers, go Huskies,
go Seahawks. Guess we'll have to wait until next year for
the Mariners. Oh, and go Notre Dame (that's for my husband
George).
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I scanned the article on the Hanford Reach boat trip, and I
was surprized that someone was quoted as having shown Eleanor
Roosevelt this area in l957. I thought no one could get in
to tour the "area" unless you were on official business then.
Maybe as a past President's wife, she was able to be considered
"official" enough.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ Grandview, IN where it is very hot and
humid and we badly need rain. No one has written to explain
why my impatients stopped blooming in mid August. I suspect
it was not enough water when I was gone, but 3 weeks of
steady watering and fertilizing hasn't brought them back,
so I'm afraid I've lost them for this year...
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: For those of you who have most everything:
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Behy/080820-Spudnut.jpg
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/30/2008
Dateline: Richland
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17 Bombers sent stuff:
John Richardson ('58), George Swan ('59)
Ernie Trujillo ('59), Walt Bailey ('60)
Stephanie Dawson ('60), Nadine Reynolds ('61)
Marilyn Stewart ('62), Earl Bennett ('63)
Keith Hunter ('63), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Linda Reining ('64), Linda McKnight ('65)
David Rivers ('65), Betti Avant ('69)
Robert Avant ('69), Brad Upton ('74)
David Flaherty ('76)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathy Hoff ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patty O'Neil ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Teresa Barber ('78)
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>>From: John Richardson ('58)
To: Sally Sheeran ('58)
A big congratulations to you and to your daughter, Alaska
Governor Sarah Palin. I know that you and your family must be so
very proud that Sarah has been selected to run as a Vice
Presidential candidate in the 2008 National Election. Please
know that there are so very many Bombers out here that wish you,
your family and Sarah the very best.
To: David Mansfield ('59)
David, I do not recall a Butch Brown that you mentioned. I
looked in my Bomber annuals but could not come up with that
name. Are you sure that you have the name right?
-John Richardson, Championship Class of ('58)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Bill Witherup ('53) and Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Where have all the dragonflies gone?
Where have all the dragonflies gone? Well, a lot of them are
hanging' out at my house. For the last two/three years, during
the off season (when no hunting was happening), Sergeant Darby
(then Corporal Darby) and I had an evening routine. When the sun
settled low behind the trees, the air temperature became much
more agreeable to man and dog. So, we would spend an hour or so
on our grass-covered, U-shaped driveway, "in front" of our front
yard, which is surrounded by trees, shrubs, and bushes. While I
sprawled in my folding lawn chair, I would throw Darby's bird-
scented tennis balls with our "Chuck-it" ball thrower across the
grass and often into the surrounding bushes. She liked it best
when she had to search for the ball opposed to just picking it
up and returning it for a repeat performance. When the ball went
into the bushes, and she had to find it, her big tail would spin
in happy circles as she conducted her search. These "ball
throwing" sessions were something that both of us looked forward
to, each evening. They were "wind-down" times for me and "crank-
up" exercise sessions for Darby.
Sitting there during this quiet time, our cats Puddy and
Private/Lance Corporal Murphy (rank varied with recent
behavior), would join me to lounge on the cool grass or take
turns on my lap. It was then that the dragonflies would appear,
en masse, coming like waves of tiny attack helicopters,
hovering, banking, diving, and swooping, apparently to feed on
the tiny bugs in the air, hanging out near the vegetation. Most
of those dragonflies are of the big variety, resembling Cobra
helicopters as viewed from a distance, with some of the smaller
ones mixed in to the melee. I am sure that our abundant
vegetation and our living nearly next-door to a wildlife refuge
with lots of open water has something to do with this happening.
Often, when Darby grew tired and needed a break, she would join
our happy little group and stretch out on the grass and we would
all silently watch the aerial ballet playing out before us.
Occasionally a "hummer" would join the air show and be
momentarily mistaken for a dragonfly, hovering like a "Jump Jet"
Harrier, until it hit the throttle and darted off into the
trees. That was always a joy, as we began putting out
hummingbird feeders, in the past three years, but their numbers,
favoring our yard, are increasing ever so slowly.
Darby has moved on to greener fields and I picture angels with
big wings "chucking" her tennis balls now. But, Puddy, Murphy,
and I still enjoy our quiet time in the evening, because the
dragonflies ... apparently come to our house for dinner.
Re: Good News!
On another happy subject for me, the Sheeran Bomber family, and
probably many other Bombers ... how about Sarah Palin getting
the nod for the GOP VP? I'm likin' it!
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA, home base for the
U. S. Dragonfly Aerobatic Team and Elfin Ground Crew.
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>>From: Ernie Trujillo ('59)
Re: Sarah Palin
Sarah Palin for VP... alright! McCain couldn't have made a
better pick! Talk about energizing the party!
-Ernie Trujillo ('59) ~ from Dallas, Texas, the home of the
Dallas Cowboys and a few Gold Medals of
our own :)
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>>From: Walt Bailey ('60)
Re: 50th Reunion
Is there any information available for a 50th reunion for the
Class of 1960?
-Walt Bailey ('60)
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>>From: Stephanie Dawson Janicek ('60)
Sarah Palin -- WOW! This changes everything!
-Stephanie Dawson Janicek ('60)
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>>From: Nadine Reynolds Cochran ('61)
All Bomberville will be watching as Sarah Palin campaigns. Who
would have thought John McCain would be able to pick such a
great running mate? I watched her speech and she knocked it out
of the park. Her mom and dad and extended family have to be so
proud! Keep up the good work! Hey, Katie Sheeran Johnson ('61);
who would have thought when we were in high school that you
would be related to a VP candidate?
-Nadine Reynolds Cochran ('61) ~ From Sahuarita, AZ where the
monsoon will not die. Two nights this week I had to
wait for an hour for the water in the washes to
diminish to be able to get home. All the hills and
mountains are green, green, green, I am looking
forward to the dry heat’s return.
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>>From: Marilyn Stewart Stephenson ('62)
Hello. I would just like to congratulate Sarah Palin for being
picked as the running mate for John McCain. You can be sure that
I will be voting for her in November. Congratulations also to
the Sheeran family.
And a BIG SURPRISE HAPPY BIRTHDAY for my buddy Kathy Hoff Conrad
('64) on Saturday.
-Marilyn Stewart Stephenson ('62)
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>>From: Earl Bennett, Gold Medal Class of '63
Let's hear it for Sarah Palin! My wife said nothing else was on
TV all afternoon today.
Bomber Mom Sally, does this alter your plans to be at the class
reunion?
Regards, ecb3 - from unseasonably mild central Virginia, where
we've had the coolest mid-August in my memory since
moving to this region in 1972, and we just broke a 2-
month dry spell with 2+ days of rain dropping 2+
inches.
-Earl Bennett, Gold Medal Class of '63
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>>From: Keith Hunter ('63)
Are you going to evacuate this time?
-Keith Hunter ('63)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: Hurricane Gustav
I'm safe and sound at my sister, Julie's ('69wb) a bit north of
Baton Rouge. We can keep an eye on Gustav from here. Richard
will be doing the Sandstorm while I'm here, so give him a
break ... don't try to sneak anything by him while I'm gone.
Re: Gov. Sarah Palin
I'm so proud of Sarah. Her grandparents, Clem and Helen Sheeran
(both deceased) would be proud of her too. Clem is godfather to
two of my younger sisters... Smyth phone lines were hot
yesterday. Between watching the most current information on
Gustav and all the stuff about Sarah, there wasn't a lot of time
to pack. We're all so proud of the "Bomber connection" we have
to Sarah -- Mom is Sally Sheeran Heath ('58) ... and there are
all Sarah's aunts and uncle: Colleen ('56), Katie ('61), Peggy
('63), and Mike ('66).
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64) ~ Zachary, LA - temporarily... and it's
about 84 degrees out there right now...
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>>From: Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)
Congratulations to Sarah Palin for being selected as John
McCain's "running mate"!!!! way to go, Bombers. *grin*
-Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)........Bakersfield,
CA, where we are on our 4th heat wave of the summer
and temps will be between 104 and 108 throughout the
weekend! I am sooooooo ready for winter!
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
First off, I would like to thank Tom and Linda Hemphill for
their hospitality for our Annual Picnic. Also, personally my big
thank you to Tom and Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen for their help in
the coordination and planning of these events over the past
year. Contrary to what some have written, these gatherings do
take some time to organize, coordinate, and follow up. I
couldn't’t do it all myself. We three make a pretty good team.
On August 16th, the Portland/Vancouver Bombers celebrated their
Annual Bomber Picnic. This year it was at the Hemphill Farm, the
home of Tom and Linda Hemphill, outside of Vancouver. We had a
wonderful time, but boy-oh-boy, it was HOT!! Tom had a fan
blowing outside and we were in the shade under a nice white
tent, but the weather was brutal ... 98 degrees in the shade.
Tom and Linda were great hosts, and served sumptuous/scrumptious
smoked pork and beef. Tom had barbecued chicken all ready also.
It was all wonderful and everyone brought great salads and fruit
dishes to share, and brownies for dessert. A few spirits were
sipped but it was even too hot for that. Again, Tom and Linda
thank you.
Those in attendance were:
Bob ('54) and Karyn Carlson who drove all the way up
from Mt. Angel.
John ('66) and Marilee Zimmer who drove all the way
down from Tacoma.
Len ('66) and Linda Rediske
Ann Engle Schafer ('63)
Leslie ('59) and Ron ('56) Holeman
Tom ('62) and Linda Hemphill
Jan Rucker Meyer ('55)
Wendie Walker ('62) Vermillion and hubby – (I’m so sorry, my
senior brain forgot his name!!)
Mary Heidlebaugh (Bomber Mom)
Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Linda (McKnight '65) and Denny Hoban
We had a great time, and would have stayed for hours longer if
it hadn't been so hot. Linda Hemphill has wonderful gardens with
little sitting places all around with candles, and fountains,
and waterfalls… Would love to be there sometime in the evening
with all the candles and music…
We are tossing some ideas around on getting more people
interested in our gatherings. Tom is working on a contact to get
our own private room somewhere for our lunches ... more
opportunity to talk, and stay longer. We also would like
feedback regarding having some parties in our neck of the woods:
Tigard, Oregon. Tom and Linda said they would drive over this
way, so what say you??
To George Pappy Swan and all the others who have recently lost
beloved pets: my condolences to you. I love my doggy so much,
and all the dogs before her.
My heart is sad to hear of the passing of Marsha Dallaire ('65).
Marsha was one of the smartest people I ever knew in school. At
our 40th Reunion, I got to see Marsha and meet her husband,
Frank. What darling people, so full of life!! I know they are
happy now together again.
Kudos to a couple of famous Bombers. My best friend, Donna
Fredette, said she was watching the Olympics when it was
announced that the Olympic Gold Medalist, Hope Solo, was a
Richland Bomber. How famous are we all? And now Sarah Palin, a
Bomber offspring, the Vice Presidential candidate!! WOW!!
Well, that is it for now. Happy and Safe Labor Day Weekend
everyone!!
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65) ~ Tigard, Oregon ~ where last night
I got to see my oldest grandson play freshmen grade
football for the Clackamas High School Cavaliers at
the Tigard stadium, JV and Freshmen Football
Jamboree. He wears No. 8 for his hero, Troy Aikman,
and though his receiver was in the wrong place, and
the ball was intercepted, he threw that ball well,
long, and hard. I am his third biggest fan, that is
after Mom and Dad.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Daaaaaaaang...what an exciting time
Two really portant things goin on...A Birthday of a true Bomber-
Babe....yes yes yes....and....The former Mayor of Wasilla,
Alaska being picked as John McCain's running mate....I'll leave
all political stuff aside...I just want to make sure I get an
invite to the inauguration....I can take Heidlebaugh ('65) with
me as he lived in Wasilla almost as long as he lived in
Richland....he must be peeing his pants....Did I mention the
Sheeran kids are taking me to the inauguration? Well I don't
have my formal invite yet but it's just a formality of
course...One more thing and then I'll move on....You must know
that this choice opens the doors for many new break
through's....I mean if the former Mayor of Wasilla can be the VP
choice (please don't anyone take me seriously when I have fun
with this....I am truly excited about this))....Just think of
the new avenues for Johnny Poyner ('63 Former Mayor of Richland
and my choice back in the 70s for the best guy to play Milner in
American Graffiti)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway....Sarah's family must be VERY proud....(did I mention
the inauguration?) Now....For more breaking news....Just as
Heidlebaugh is a former Wasilla dude....he has also known the
birthday girl since at least (dang...can't remember the exact
time any more) second grade...which of course means she has
known Heidlebaugh longer than I have....Now that's saying
something....She was one of the first girls Ricky Warford ('65)
introduced me to the first day Ricky and I entered the hallowed
halls of Col-Hi...I knew I loved High School that very
minute....I just adore this Bomber-Babe as do we all...the best
organizer around...HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64) on the
30th!!!!!! Wanna go to the inauguration with me?
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: state quarters
Maren, I hope you are safe? I saw in the paper a couple of days
ago that the Alaska state quarter was supposed to be out in
circulation today. Of course all over the news today is Sarah
Palin and being John McCain's running mate. I hope everyone has
a good Labor Day weekend. School starts here next Wednesday.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where they said we could see some
temps. in the 30s this weekend at night.
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
Did I know my vote in a mayoral race for someone running against
a "shoo-in" incumbent in a small town in Alaska would launch a
veep candidate? Of course.. Yeah, yeah, that's right. In my few
talks with Sarah Palin I told her one day John McCain would be a
candidate for President and he would pick her as a running mate.
Yeah, yeah that's it... LOL. Congrats and Bomber best wishes to
a very good person raised by very good parents and people.
-Robert Avant ('69)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Uh oh... with John McCain picking Sarah Palin as his running
mate, how are we going to keep politics out of the Sandstorm?
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: David Flaherty ('76)
Sheesh... turning 50 is... well... interesting. It didn't happen
quite the way I envisioned it but then I guess life always
throws curves at us. Thanks Teresa (Barber ('78))... this fiddle
has been dropped a couple of times too many. And Happy Birthday
to you... on the 30th. Enjoy the vineyard! I will be at one in
TN at the same time.
-David Flaherty ('76)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/31/2008
Dateline: Richland
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Pierard ('52), Bill Witherup ('53)
Bill Berlin ('56), Steve Carson ('58)
David Mansfield ('59), Derrith Persons ('60)
Carol Converse ('64), Dennis Hammer ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Rick Maddy ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Lattin ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chris Hanson ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ken Webb ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Donna Kirz ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rick Valentine ('68)
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
Maren, I thought the rules are that the Sandstorm is to be non-
political. Since the published comments today reveal they have
changed in the Sarah Palin case, I wish to offer an alternative
view. It is, of course, nice that she is the daughter of a
Bomber but that is merely coincidental. I would not vote for the
McCain-Palin ticket in a million years, even though a Bomber
descendant is on it. The former beauty queen and raving anti-
abortionist is a disastrous choice. Can you imagine that a
person with so few qualifications to be President (only serving
2 years governor of the 48th smallest state in population is
hardly one) would be just a heartbeat away from that position?
McCain has had a bout with cancer and is not a young man, so her
ending up as President is a real possibility. And don't forget
where President Bush was when Katrina came ashore -- partying
with Senator McCain in Arizona instead of being on the scene to
function as our commander-in-chief.
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: Bill Witherup, Class of '53
Re: Dragonflies, Dogs, Politics
I have noticed that politics are OK in the Alumni Sandstorm as
long as they are conservative politics? Eh?
I am also a dog-person. I had a Corgie-Lab mix for 16 years, he
died 3 years ago. Recently I acquired a four-year-old German
Shepherd-Husky mix, from an homeless Puerto Rican who was
keeping the dog in his rig. I fell in love with Blackie, and
bought him from the fellow, and now he is legally mine. Dogs are
great diplomats. A person who may be entirely at opposite ends
of the political spectrum from me -- which is not at all hard to
do or be -- goes all soft and lovey over my dog, whose
intelligence far outshines the intelligence of most politicians
and fellow hominids. If politicians checked each other out the
way dogs check each other out, we would have a more sane and
honest Congress. I also love cats and crows. I don't have a
feline now, but when I was living in Big Sur back in the
Seventies, I had both a spaniel-aussie shepherd mix, and a male
Manx cat, named Snowball (Manx are tail-less). Snowball was the
size of a bobcat, and a neighbor almost shot him because he
mistook him for a bobcat. We left the window open in our cabin
for Snowball to come in and out at night. Every now and then he
would honor my pillow with a dead and disemblowled mouse.
Snowball had great leaping ability. When Bixby Creek was in full
flood (great trout and steelhead stream, too) it was about 8
feet across, and Snowball could leap that sucker.
I am glad there are still dragonflies about -- they are an older
life form. But more sad news in today's Guardian Unlimited. Now
the bumblebees are also in decline, and abandoning nests. Of
course it is pesticides doing the dirty work. As for crows,
Seattle has a large population. In last Tuesday's New York Times
Science Section there was an article about a UW biologist who is
studying crows, and says they never forget a face, especially an
unfriendly one. I talk to crows all the time, and can do a
pretty good crow imitation.
-Bill Witherup, Class of '53, representing the Left,
and proud of it!
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Sarah Palin for Veep
Good choice ... actually a great choice. A no-mess-around lady
that has a greater focus on the problems of her state and now
her federal government. Things will now really change for her,
her family, and her close relatives as the national spotlight
brings national security ... or the "spooks" as they are known
in D.C. What supports a good woman is a good man and whilst I
don't know husband Todd, he seems like a good guy, a commercial
fisherman, worked up on the Slope and likes those wide open
spaces of Wasilla ... all of which I can relate to. A bigger
load now falls on him so we need to thank him for everything he
has done for the Palin family and his support of his super wife.
I am sure she knows that too.
Re: Remembering a first.
I just spent three days up in Vancouver, B.C. getting daughter
Emma squared away in her new apartment before her second year at
the U of British Columbia. Do you Bombers remember your first
apartment event? I do. My roommate and I hit all kinds of
Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul stores and rummaged
through a bunch of stuff, mostly junk, that our relatives wanted
to get rid of. I think the décor of the day was called
"mismatched" but we made it through it just the same. Flash!!!
They now have Ikea stores so we shopped for four hours at a huge
Ikea out in Coquitlam, east of Vancouver, and bought about $600
worth of furniture and other household items. Added to a lot of
stuff from my mother's former house in Seattle that filled up my
Lexus RX400h to the rafters and the place was ready to live in.
The Canadian Border Agents took a quick look and then realized
that all of this stuff was really college-age material and let
us through with no duty. It is an Ikea company policy not to
sell anything that weighs less than 400 pounds and we had about
4,000 pounds of stuff ... or so it seemed. We spent the next
twelve hours putting all the stuff together, using
"hammorgaugs", "slogfalters", and "molderborgs", which looked a
good deal like a hammer, pliers, and screwdriver in English.
Guess we needed Ingmar to help translate but we got the job
done, "ya shur, ya betcha." Emma and her roommate are in 7th
Heaven in their new place and another momentous event in her
moving farther and farther away from home. They wanted to know
if I wanted to sleep on the new sofa bed but I deferred to the
Four Seasons room I had booked because they had a place to
purchase adult beverages ... which I needed along with a massage
... if you get my drift.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in Anacortes, WA where I am in full
recovery mode and enjoying the first day of sun in several
very rainy days. Can't come to Club-40 this year because I
am undergoing "the knife" on September 8 to fix my bum foot
and then it is 4-6 weeks in cast and wheelchair. Bummer.
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>>From: Steve Carson, Championship Class of '58
Sally, our congratulations also, what a development, the
nomination knocked our socks off and it took just 15 min. for us
to become fans.
-Steve Carson, Championship Class of '58 ~ looking forward
to the reunion
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>>From: David Mansfield ('59)
To: Stephanie Dawson Janicek ('60)
Re: Dawson-Richards
My previous commenting on Richland Little League team coaches of
merit should have also included your father. I am not sure how
many years Grover Dawson sponsored a Little League team but it
was a bunch. He was also big in the Bomber Boosters and maybe at
one time Chairman of the School Board.
But what I remember most about Grover was that he always spoke
to me and remembered my name when I entered the store.
-David Mansfield ('59)
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>>From: Derrith Persons Dean ('60)
Re: Class of '60
Club 40 is almost here...
It's time to say...
Enjoy yourself it's later than you think!!
It's time for LUNCH with lots of talk...
Class of '60, family and/or friends
If you're in town or from out of town
we invite you to join us for lunch...
Come on, we'll have a good time!!
When? - Saturday, September 6th
Time? - 11:30 am
Where? - 3 Margaritas
627 Jadwin, Richland
Come on ... lets talk!
Classmate,
-Derrith Persons Dean ('60)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: Brad Upton
You will be in Sacramento September 11, you said. I've looked to
see just where in Sacramento you will be so I can see about
tickets (cost), but can't find out any information; is it
possible that you let me know? My husband and I will be in
Sacramento at that time.
Re: Sarah Palin
This is sooooo neat about Sarah being selected the VP in the
2008 national election. I didn't know about it until the
national news was on last night. I don't watch television during
the day except for my one soap opera. I told my husband, "Now I
know who I'm voting for." We have to vote for our Bomber family
in everything, right? Congratulations to Sarah's family as well.
They must all be so happy!
-Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of ('64) ~ Eureka, CA.
It feels like winter once again. We really didn't have much
of a summer at all -- a day here and there was all -- all
this past week was very nice, as September and October are
our "nice" months, but today changed everything.
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
Maren,
Don't know if you have seen this, or if it is too late for the
next Sandstorm, but I just found this article in the Tri-City
Herald.
From the Tri-City Herald:
[the "breaking news" from the TCH website (Dennis's entry JUST
missed yesterday's SS) -Richard]:
CAMPAIGN: McCain VP Choice Has Tri-City Ties
<http://www.tri-cityherald.com/945/story/297539.html>
[and the finished article in Saturday's paper -Richard]:
McCain Running Mate Has Tri-City Roots
<http://www.tri-cityherald.com/kennewick_pasco_richland/story/298298.html>
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)
re:dragonflies
come to Bakersfield--they are all over the place down here.
*grin* thre is one that loves to rest on the antenna on my van
when I am waiting at the school bus stop for my youngest
grandson. "he" will fly off, come back, rest, then fly off,
again. we also have them all over our backyard, by the pool and
the bushes around the pool. have lots of "hummers", but very few
honeybees---lots of flowers and bushes under the front window--
right by the front door, so thought for sure they'd be buzzing
all over the place. last year, we had to dart around them just
to get in the front door. we do have a "bug-guy" that comes
every other month, so maybe that explains their absence. still
get the occassional bumblebee and hornets/yellowjackets/wasps
always seem to be in abundance.
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)......HOT in
Bakersfield, CA
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Congratulations to fellow little league baseball opponent,
Bomber, and my sister Sheila Maddy Kelly's ('66), classmate
Mike Sheeran ('66) and the rest of the Sheeran family on the
nomination of Gov. Sarah Palin (R) Alaska.
I am never amazed, almost more an expectation than an amazement,
with the way Richland keeps coming back to those of us that do
not live there through our diverse classmates. Politicians,
doctors, lawyers, educators, policemen/women, firemen/women,
entrepreneurs, small and large business owners, musicians,
actors, novelists, athletes, public servants, those of the 'next
generation' that keep Hanford running, the heroes that
sacrificed their lives during times of war, all the rest of us
and then me. The quality of our education, the preparedness for
the outside world for those that made the slightest of effort
when we stayed or left and the small-town American's Richland
has produced is quite extraordinary. Just for starters, General
James Mattis USMC ('68) and now a daughter of alumna Sally
Sheeran Heath ('58), the governor of Alaska and now Republican
Vice President of the United States nominee, Sara Palin ... wow
(for lack of a better word)! I do hope the likes of Alice Paul
and Dolly Madison ("Remember the ladies") are looking down on
this historical moment. Not since John F. Kennedy have I been so
bushy-tailed about politics -– and I was only fourteen when he
was assassinated and experienced my first great loss of
innocence.
I know the subject brought on some heat that Maren had to toss
water on now and then to keep the flames from spreading into
both camps, but I'm wondering if this nomination, which will
start the Democrats and media running the governor and family
into the ground, will bring back the subject of the mushroom
cloud and Day's Pay mascot controversy to a level of National
debate on political correctness when America meets mom?
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
I have been reading your eloquent and moving posts on the death
of your friend and companion. My deepest sympathy. I have owned
one dog in my lifetime. Rusty was a red Doberman and I loved
that dog very much. He had hip problems at the age of nine and I
had to put him down. I took him to the vet, put him on the
table, held his head and as we stared into each other's eyes I
felt him relax and the life go out of him. I have never owned
another dog. My former wife had dogs, but they were hers, not
mine. The grief was too much for me to bear. I have not had
another living thing around me; plant, fish, girlfriend, or
animal, not necessarily in any order of priority, that relies
upon me for life since the divorce -- more than fourteen years
now. Thank you for your very moving posts on the life and times
of you and your best friend. Semper Fi, Pappy.
To: Frank [I'm pretty sure this is Whiteside ('63) -Richard] and
Maren and all in the path of Gustav
Prayers go out to all in the Louisiana area of operation and
neighboring states. May you and your families stay safe and keep
the powder dry in case our government doesn't respond in due
time.
WELCOME BACK, Richard. Thank you!!
-Rick Maddy ('67) ~ Living the dream, and sometimes nightmare,
in Huntington Beach, CA -- sunny, warm, slight breeze from
the West
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