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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/01/09
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11 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
"Em" DeVine ('52), Marilynn Working ('54)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Kathy Rathvon ('63)
Vicki Smith ('63), Carol Converse ('64)
Dennis Hammer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Alan Lobdell ('69)
Mike Franco ('70), Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ellen Foley ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don Llewellyn ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carolyn Roe ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jon Lindberg ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roberta Lawrence ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Michael Furner ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kerry Steichen ('74)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVine ('52)
Today I am practically glued to the TV, watching the Washington
Huskies vs Georgia Bulldogs in the Women's College World Series.
Right now it is tied 8-8. Bottom of the 6th and the Bulldogs
will bat last. They have a huge crowd watching in the mostly
un-roofed stands. And it's HOT there. The announcers haven't
said the temperature, but have referred to the heat several
times. These games take me back to our beloved Marilyn Richey
('53-RIP). She was at Marcus Whitman when I was in 8th grade and
even then, she was awesome! A wonderful person as well as great
athlete. I watched the way she pitched on the play-ground and
didn't have the nerve to try to bat against her!!!)
To: Lynn-Marie ('68)
I love your definition of "old". I saw your remarks to Alice
Hanthorn Johnson ('59), yesterday and remembered you said
something similar to me and I really appreciate your take on
it. I'm about 7 years older than Alice and about 16 (wow!!!!)
years older than you. Although, like Pappy said in his entry
yesterday, although I can't "go at it" for as long, I can still
"get 'er done" (Para-phrasing, of course.) Pacing oneself and
keeping hydrated are the secrets, I think! This reminds me of
one grandson writing on my birthday card, long ago, "I heard you
are 60---wow, that's OLD". It totally cracked me up. Actually,
of course, I can't always get it done... I'm just plain not as
strong as I used to be but, by golly, I am persistent! (Okay, to
be honest, I have no qualms about asking my young, strong sons
and grandsons for help when I need it.)
Two families are coming to look at the motor home again, today.
Doggone it, I can't get the frig to light on propane. Elec
is fine. Murphy's Law. After I sell it, I'll be looking for
something to drive to Alaska. Friends are suggesting, and I am
inclined to agree, that this time I should try to find a pick-up
camper. That way, I can take the camper off and use the pick-up
for transportation. I've never gone that route, before. I'll buy
the mandatory "Mile Post" before I leave. Things along the Al-
Can change so often that, although I've made the drive several
times, I want the latest info.
Late last evening, I went out on the Columbia River with
daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Bobby, and enjoyed 2 hours
of paradise!
Bomber regards to each and all,
-Marilyn "Em" DeVine ('52)
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
Re: you youngsters
I smile when I read the articles in the Sandstorm lately from
Pappy ('59), Lynn-Marie ('68) and others about getting "older".
You can surely remember when you were small, or even in early
teens that anyone in their 30s, 40s or 50s were really old! You
guys are youngsters!
I must tell you that I am looking forward to two years from
now when I can celebrate my 75th!!! I love diamonds and I am
going to (with all my ageless classmates who share the fun of
reminiscing our school days) have one heck of a "diamond"
birthday. We'll let you know how it turns out!!! We'll be
shining!! Look out 2011!!
As the old saying goes "I went to bed with Arthur Itis and wake
up with Charlie Horse"....or something like that, but as the
body aches and slows us down I am told that getting old is not
for sissys, so just enjoy the fact that we can watch the sun
rise and set.
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
So we're sitting in the '59er Diner at Cole's Corner having
breakfast and watching a Three Stooges video on their little TV,
the Forever Young and always Lovely Miss Nancy ('65), the Kid
Sister-in-Law, Sharon Wick ('67) and I. I guess I was giving
a little more focus to Curley, Moe and Larry than to present
company and was asked "If I'd never seen the, before". I waxed
on about how they were usually on the bill at the Village on
Saturdays when I was a kid. Neither of these two lovelies had
ever darkened the doors of said Village Theater and I wondered
if any girls ever went to the Village on Saturdays for the
double feature, a couple of cartoons and a Lash Laureau serial?
I don't recall anyone wearing a skirt, except for... never mind,
that was later.
-jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Kathy Rathvon ('63)
My grandmother, bless her heart, lived to be 3 weeks shy of 107.
For the last 6 years of her life, she lived with my aunt and
uncle, who were in their late '70s, early '80s. I used to visit
her once a month and on one visit, when she was probably 104,
she said to me, "You know, in my heart I still feel like a young
woman". So, this is why, as we age, we feel no older, because,
in our hearts, we still are young. For me, I see myself as 42.
-Kathy Rathvon ('63) ~ from Bellevue where this weather could
continue forever and I would be happy
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>>From: Vicki Smith Adkins ('63)
I have been two months behind in reading the Sandstorm. I read
the Sandstorm entries have slowed way down. I read them daily
when in town and play catch up when I get back. I just don't
participate. Kind of scares me, there is so many people that
read it daily. I am so far behind in my writing and spelling
skills, but decided I would start writing in some.
I have been reading March entries and heard talk about 5th
wheels, verses coaches, or motor homes. We owned a 27 ft. 5th
wheel for about 4 years. We just got back from Bend, OR. where
we spent some time shopping for 5th wheels. My husband had been
thinking maybe we should try a motor home this time. I wasn't
sure I would like one, but I looked. The next place we drove
to had a pretty green used one sitting there. We liked it. We
looked and liked some of the 5th wheels that were larger as
well as other motor homes and came back to the green 2001 Newmar
Mountain Aire and bought it. I like both the 5th wheel and motor
home. The motor home you can prepare food and still travel and
most have generators. Best of all the toilet is right there
weather you moving or not. We usually stop to eat and relax if
needed. I think it's your personal preference. We are currently
looking for a used dolly to pull our vehicle, behind if anyone
may have one they would like sell. We prefer the stationary
ones. We plan to travel more and will continue telling you more
about our motor home experience coming back home from this trip.
-Vicki Smith Adkins ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Mauer (Magic Class of '64)
To: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
I really enjoyed reading your insert in today's Sandstorm. Way
to think! I've given up wondering how old I "feel"... I know
it's young though. I just don't put an age to it any longer.
When someone near me is talking about "senior moments, feeling
old beyond their years, etc., etc.", I just keep quiet as I
don't feel old and I won't admit to the above, senior moments,
etc. Perhaps that's not the right way to be... I should admit
I'm getting older I guess, but WHY, when I don't feel as I am.
I know that I'm slowing down somewhat. Takes me longer to shop,
for instance, but why voice it? I'm thinking that if I start
voicing stuff like that, then I will start FEELING that way.
Really, I don't have blinders on, I just don't think I need to
be telling myself that I'm getting old:).
-Carol Converse Mauer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
We're back in fog once again. Oh well. In a couple
weeks, I'll be in sun and warmth!!
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
Re: Age as a state of mind (or... it's how you think about
yourself that counts)
Several hours after reading yesterday's comments on age I
suddenly remembered something I had stumbled across on the
Internet a few years ago. I had no idea that Tony Curtis was
even an artist, other than as an actor that is. One of his
paintings he calls Triple Portrait. My impression then was that,
hey, at least he has a sense of humor. I only thought of it as a
humorous painting based on Norman Rockwell's Self Portrait. But
after reading yesterday's comments on age, maybe it is a more
serious painting than I thought.
Tony Curtis' Triple Portrait
-Dennis Hammer ('64) ~ here in Never Never Land ~ "Second star
to the right then straight on 'till morning."
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to: George(Pappy)Swan('59) and Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka('68)
re:aging
you both said "it" very well! I would not want to go back to an
earlier age and re-do all the things that I have learned, but I
would like to have that body, back! this body has way too many
aches and pains and limits me in the things I want to do, but
I refuse to give up and get old! I get along with my cane, my
walker, and/or my scooter, or just hanging on to the shopping
cart to take the pressure off my arthritic hip and lower back,
as I refuse to quit doing things. I am still bowling, if you can
call "it" bowling---I no longer am able to "slide", I just walk
up to the foul line and throw my 12# ball down the lane(had to
give up my 14# ball)--am able to manage a few strikes and
spares, and, so far, am able to maintain a 150+ average, which
could be better, considering it's a "no-tap" league(which means
we only need to knock down 9 pins with the first ball, for a
strike), but I am content with that. I have even managed to
bowl a "300" game, but it isn't recognized by the "ABC"(bowling
association), cause it's done in "no-tap", but I was jazzed all
the same! *grin*
I can no longer stay up, half the night, unless I am sitting in
front of a slot machine(*grin)and be able to function during the
day, without a nap, but I figure IF my body says "it" needs a
nap, then there is no harm in giving in and taking one.
and, I agree, I have known people who were "old" at 40--they
just get it into their heads that they can no longer do "fun"
things cause they are of a certain age. I refuse to GROW UP--it
makes ya old and grouchy! *grin* I have always believed that
"age is just a number" and that you are only old if you allow
yourself to quit having fun and enjoying life. I still splash
in rain puddles, catch raindrops on my tongue, walk in the rain
(without an umbrella--ain't gonna melt), play in the snow(of
course, all this is done with my grandkids, so that people won't
think I am ready for the "looney-bin"), but we have fun, we
laugh, and I still think young, even if this body is old and
lets me know, very fast, IF I have abused it too much.
I am 63 and there are times when I wonder how on earth did I get
"this old", cause I sure don't think of myself as being "that
old"---I look in the mirror and wonder, at times, who the heck
is that old(er)woman staring back at me, but, then I fix my
hair, apply a bit of mascara, and hobble around til my body
"wakes up". *grin* I like the commercial that has the song,
"when I'm an old woman" and wish it was available as a ring tone
for my cell phone.
I also agree with you, Lynn, on "God still has something He
wants me(you) to do"---am not sure what His plans are for me,
but there is a reason I am still around, so He isn't done with
me, yet. it might be for no other reason than to be here for my
grandkids and I am perfectly content with that answer.
to:Mike Brady('61)
re:Personal history
like that idea.
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)......Bakersfield,
CA---been hot and humid---thunder and lightning storms all
around us, but not a drop of rain at all!!!!
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Not older... that's fer sher Bomber-babe birthday time
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew... reading about being "older" almost
wore me out! Who's older? Huh? Huh? Not us, kids... WE are the
Bombers, Mighty Mighty Bombers...... dang right... I'm getting
ready to head for Manti, UT... just a little tiny place in the
middle of Utah... we will hit snow (in June) going up and it
will be a little chilly up there... no shorts... long sleeve
shirts tho some guys will be in T-shirts... but me early in the
morning I will be wearing a jacket... the purpose of this little
trek (In the Shelley ('63 RIP) mobile) is... the yearly Rat
Fink Reunion at Big Daddy Roth's place... it is a total blast...
especially considering what a friend of mine (OK, in all honesty
he's a friend of mine because I'm closer to his wife, Suzanne,
than I am him... no rude comments please) was quoted saying:
"That stuff was aimed at teen age kids" or something to that
effect... the speaker, Robert Williams was a very close friend
of Ed's and is called the originator or low brow art... kind of
a funny thing for him to say that about Ed's art... but I guess
it's true... so a bunch of us will be there celebrating the "Rat
Fink"... just like the one I have on my left calf (only my Rat
has a yellow/gold shirt on instead of red and has the R and the
Cloud instead of an RF)...
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Tatts/Tatt02-050620-dr.html
so all day I've been getting the Shelley Mobile ready for the
trip... Saturday I noticed it had a low tire... flat by Sunday
and wouldn't hold air... I suppose the inner tube is shot...
tried to order one from Coker Tires but working thru their web
site is just awful so I figured I'd call tomorrow... so off I
was in the 100+ heat to put a little dry lake roadster up on
safety jacks and rob it's rear dirt track style tires... I'll
give 'em back... I will... hmmmmmmmmmmm I'm really getting off
the track here aren't I... well the reason I mentioned the
Rat Fink deal is that there will be guys and gals there of all
ages... but MANY of us will appear to the casual observer to be
beyond our prime... but looks can be deceiving... many of these
guys grew up with Ed... worked with him at Disney and left
for the same reason... (you may know that the Rat Fink was the
antithesis of Mickey)... the point is that we Bombers just stay
young in spite of the passing of time... the birthday girl is
every bit the babe she was when walking Mac Hall... she was one
of those I adored and of course her other half was one of those
guys I admired and continue to admire... Every time I see them
they still look like high school to me tho I am well aware that
his worn surfer look is far different than the Ivy League guy I
emulated... but to me... well it's just like every Saturday I'm
sittin next to Heidlebaugh ('65) at breakfast after the donut
shop and tho he ain't got no hair and his beard is gray...
I still see that little curl in the middle of his forehead and
that cool ducktail (I always thought Warford ('65) and I were
the last to give up our ducktails but a picture is worth
a thousand words and it's sure a full blown DA in his Sr.
picture...) gaaaaaaaaaaaawd I need to learn brevity... so as
Jimbeaux ('63) refers to his ever lovely Miss Nancy... may
I wish the equally ever lovely Carolyn Roe DeJong ('63) a very
HAPPY BIRTHDAY on June 1, 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
PS... DeJong is changed to "Dion" by spell check... how I
love "Where or When" by the Belmonts... but I digress...
oooooops... my mistake... it was Dijon...
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>>From: Alan Lobdell ('69)
Re: Web Site
For those who have asked for my web site for my campaign.
alanlobdell.com Its finally up.
-Alan Lobdell ('69)
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
Congrats to Ben "Sparky" Jacobs ('69) and the Bomber baseballers
for winning it all Saturday night at Safeco in Seattle. The only
thing that could have sweetened that victory was sitting with
Tom Albert ('69), Renny Rathbun, Phil Jones ('69) and Pasco
Bulldog Mike Guajardo. There was a significant amount of
"banter", but the Bombers hayng on for another championship.
We enjoyed it so much I invited myself to the "class" of '69
reunion this August.
Good job Ben.
-Mike Franco ('70)
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: To All Bombers,
8 more pictures
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090601-298-305.htm
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
I've heard the name Jack Quinn before. Did he have a brother
who was in Patrol? Thanks for the info.
To: Sylvia Plumb Duran ('56)
That's one of the biggest reason I do this. Pictures bring back
a flood of memories that have special meaning(s). I'm glad to be
of service.
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/02/09
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Richard Roberts ('49), Larry Harrold ('56)
Ruth Patty ('56), Marlene Maness ('57wb)
Janet Wilgus ('59), Helen Cross ('62)
Jeanne Turner ('63) and Gary Turner ('71)
Jim Blackwood ('64), Ray Stein ('64)
Sharon Popp ('67), Vic Marshall ('71)
Vicki Owens ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rick Reed ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Neil McCartney ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Felder ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gloria Minard ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lori Simpson ('70)
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>>From: Richard Roberts ('49)
Re: Aging
I'm finding as I've thrived and aged,
That much I'd thought was good, was bad;
I doubt I'd want to age again
Without the harmful fun I've had.
-Richard Roberts ('49)
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>>From: Larry Harrold ('56)
Re: Don Sorensen picture #300
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090601-298-305.htm
Bill Johnson ('57) is in the middle and Ken O'Conner ('56) is on
the right. I remember the fellow on the left but I can't come up
with his name. I think he was the class of 1958. I believe the
Gym is at Spalding School and it was probably one of the free-
throw shooting contests they held for the kids. Back then, the
gyms were open on Saturdays with supervised play for the kids.
Do they still do that? Ken was our Class Vice-President in
1956.
Re: Don Sorensen picture #301
Bill Johnson ('57) is on the right shooting a free throw and I
believe that is Bill Rowe ('56) on the left.
Re: Don Sorensen picture #304
The individual bowling looks like me but I'm not sure.
Re: Bombers ringing up their 4th state baseball championship
I am extremely proud of the team for what they have
accomplished. In addition, I believe that Ben Jacobs ('69) has
earned his way into the Mid Columbia Sports Hall of Fame in
recognition of his many years of dedication and contribution to
the sport and for the quality of his accomplishments.
-Larry Harrold ('56)
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>>From: Ruth Patty Holesworth ('56)
Re: Photos 300 & 301
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090601-298-305.htm
Look like Bill Johnson ('57).
-Ruth Patty Holesworth ('56)
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>>From: Marlene Maness Isom-Mulch ('57wb)
Concerning age - A funny thing happened to me at the swimming
pool. Two young girls were in the stall next to me and I heard
one say "I think there's an old lady in the stall next to us".
She looked under the stall and said "Yep, She's old all right!".
And clerks are starting to call me "Dear" and "Honey". This
seems strange to me because I don't feel old, but apparently I
am.
To: Mike Brady ('61)
I really like the idea of premature obituaries. A great idea!
Why wait to find out the interesting details of the lives of
long ago friends and acquaintances. They could just be sent
in as regular postings on the Sandstorm. It would be a great
community builder to find friends with similar experiences and
ideas.
-Marlene Maness Isom-Mulch ('57wb) ~ Prescott, AZ
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[OK, who wants to be first? Send in your own early obit and I'll
post them just before the "real" obits section. -Maren]
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>>From: Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59)
Re: Don Sorensen picture #300
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090601-298-305.htm
I'm nearly positive the little guy on the left with the
basketball (striped shirt) is our Marcus Whitman, Carmichael,
and Col-Hi Class of 1959 classmate, Buddy Bloom (RIP).
And, Pappy... you just keep on keepin' on and I'm sure you'll be
at least 5'11" by the time of the Reunion!! (Doesn't "hope"
spring eternal?? I've got my own challenges... I'm certain it is
height!!)
-Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Well. what a timely discussion. Nothing has made me feel so
old as having to apply for Medicare, as I soon will be 65...
(I can't believe I'm going to be that old... )
I agree, I too identify being a younger age than what I see when
I see the wrinkles in the mirror and on my arms... I'm not sure
what that age is, but it's definitely not 65, perhaps, like
Kathy Rathvon ('63) said, in my lower 40s. However, I also
wouldn't want to relive some of the learning I've done the hard
way... sadly, that is usually the way I learn it really well.
I'm taking a "Strong Women" weight-lifting class to combat
beginning osteoporosis now. It appears I'll have to do this the
rest of my life, because just walking a lot and lifting things
as in housework hasn't been enough... also I'm taking small
amounts of calcium and Vitamin D all day long to equal 1,200
units of each...
Warren is in Seattle now visiting Ray Eldredge, a close friend
since WSU days, circa 1963-l968 who is battling stomach cancer
which has spread to his other organs. Ray was a student teacher
in Richland for awhile. Sorry, I don't know which year or
school it was... he is a Mt. Vernon graduate, a former Kingdome
employee, but mainly a stanch WSU supporter, and a dedicated
sports follower. I know Mary (his wife, also not a Bomber, who
is also battling breast cancer) and Ray would really appreciate
your prayers for them at this time... it is a tough time. And
sadly, because of former church commitments I can't be there
now... when this started I offered to come out, and now years
later, I really can't till after August 1st...
A parent was sharing with me about the difficulty of deciding
which commitment to honor when they overlap... like a ball team
where they teach them to follow through, or church Vacation
Bible School which came up after they were in the ball team
schedule... well, which is the right commitment for me at this
time?
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ Grandview, where they still haven't
put the portable boat ramp into the river, do they (the
locals in the know) still think it might flood? We've
had a great week of nights in the low 60s, and days
barely above 80. Great sleeping weather with the windows
open, but the humidity is coming...
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>>From: Jeanne Turner Meabon ('63) and Gary Turner ('71)
Our mother, Colie Turner, peacefully passed away Sunday evening
at the age of 91. Like most of the classic Bomber moms, our
Mom was a multi-tasker who played many roles... chaperone,
chauffeur, seamstress, Bomber basketball fan/referee critic,
home room mother, Little League rooter, cookie and pie baker
extraordinaire, active church member, amateur nurse, community
volunteer, accomplished sand gardener, and a great "back-up
Mom" to multiple generations of Bombers.
While she excelled in all these many roles, her finest role...
and, boy, did she ever nail this one... was as our mother. We
love her dearly and miss her already.
Love ya, Mom!
-Jeanne Turner Meabon ('63) and Gary Turner ('71)
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>>From: Jim Blackwood ('64)
Re: Howdy Gary [Behymer ('64)] and all,
Someone gave me a copy of T. Brokaw's book, "Boom! Talking About
the Sixties". Just started it and I like the tone and it looks
like it's going to be a lot of fun, so am pointing it out in
case anyone else likes that type stuff... easy does it...
-Jim Blackwood ('64)
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>>From: Ray Stein ('64)
Re: Steve Piippo (09)
I thought some of you might enjoy seeing Steve Piippo ('09)
(grandson of legendary Chief Jo Coach Toivo Piippo (RIP)) run
at the State Track Meet. Go to the link below, scroll down and
click on TRACK B200H06(4A).
http://www.flotrack.org/videos/coverage/view_video/235069/182868
Some years ago I met little Steve when he came with his grandpa
Toivo to a McDonald's coffee klatch on a Saturday morning. I
knew Steve's siblings (Kara and Scott) excelled at sports, so
when Steve was out of ear shot, I asked Coach Piippo if this
grand kid was also going to be an athlete. He smiled and said
something like, "I think he'll be very good".
Well, when Richland competed at Regionals in Spokane, I got a
chance to watch Steve (now 6'4") qualify for State in 4 events.
That's a rarity for any athlete considering Steve qualified
in the 100m dash, the 200m dash, the high jump, and the 1600m
relay. I was only a few feet away when he removed his sweats
for the 100m dash and I choked up a little when I saw the name
"Toivo" tattooed on his right arm.
Proud papa told me that Steve will attend Boise State next year
and compete in the decathlon. Good luck fellow Bomber, I know
Coach Piippo is proud!!!!!
-Ray Stein ('64)
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>>From: Sharon Popp Wise ('67)
To: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Jim, The little red headed girls lived on the wrong side of
town!! I loved going to the free movies on Saturday. Always
stopped in the drug store next door and bought a fire stick
for a nickel - lasted the whole movie. Please tell "the kid"
hi from me.
-Sharon Popp Wise ('67)
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>>From: Vic Marshall ('71)
Re: Sports Chamois
I want to add my congratulations to the Richland Bombers 2009
4A State Baseball Champions. I believe this is the 4th title
for coach Ben Jacobs ('69). I think there is a new dynasty
brewing in the Atomic City... will they be renaming the Baseball
facility - Jacobs Field??
Re: On another sports note
Lance Willis' ('70) son Sam finished the 2009 Track Season
undefeated in the mile and 2 mile run in his high school league.
He then went on and took 2nd in the Regional competition in
the mile and decathlon. Sam lives in Canyon Country, CA (just
North of L.A.) and what is particularly impressive about his
feat is that he was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes in January
of 2009. Talk about the resiliency of youth - learning how to
cope with such a challenge is accomplishment enough. Sam was a
sophomore this year and I expect we will hear more from him the
next few years. For those of you who know Lance - he did NOT get
his wheels from Dad. Good job, Sam
-Vic Marshall ('71)
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>>From: Vicki Owens ('72)
To: Pappy ('59), Lynn-Marie ('68) and all,
I've been smiling along with all of the comments on aging. Every
now and then someone will write in to the Alumni Sandstorm about
a knee transplant or retirement or babysitting grandkids, and
then I'll pay more attention to their graduation year and
subtract 20 then add 2 (because it's easier than subtracting 18)
to get their approximate age. Some of those Col-Hi kids out
there may have a few years on me, but "old", never!
It reminds me of a t-shirt I saw more than a decade ago
that read (adapted): "I'm not 54, I'm 18 with 36 years of
experience!" That's me. You can adapt it for yourself, as
you see fit.
Here's to many more productive years for us all!
-Vicki Owens ('72) ~ Kampala, Uganda where the sunny is summery
(as ever)
P.S. Mark Saucier ('70), your email address keeps bouncing
my messages. Is there a trick to get through?
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/03/09
It was the 3rd of June, another sleepy, dusty, delta day...
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11 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice Today:
Mike Clowes ('54), JD Boyd ('55)
Donna McGregor ('57), Floyd Melton ('57)
Marlene Maness ('57wb), Patti Jones ('60)
Jack Gardiner ('61), John Browne ('61)
David Rivers ('65), Rick Maddy ('67)
Connie McCullugh ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mick Mikulecky ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan Vandenberg ('65)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Don, I don't know all that much about Jack Quinn. I do know that
he was very much involved in the early years of Richland Light
Opera (not sure if that is him being the "Very Model of a Modern
Major-General" or the "Ruler of the King's Navy."). I worked
with him briefly when he substituted or took over from "Cousin"
Ben Roscoe at KWIE. He also owned a "sundowner" radio station in
either Sunnyside or Grandview in later years.
And, can we rule out the group in picture 290 as being Leslie
Gore and back-up singers rehearsing "It's My Party"?
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
the rain came briefly on Tuesday and the temps stayed on
the warm side of 80.
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>>From: JD "Jim" Boyd ('55)
Re: Bomber Trivia
What do Mark Hrndrickson, Danny Ainge, Dave DeBusschere, Gene
Conley ('48) & Dick Groat have in common?
Thought it would be interesting to share some of funny things
our high school teachers did.
Example: It would take Mr. Kelly (US History ?) all class room
time to get his bottom desk drawer open.
Great guy but he was really handicapped with his physical
problems.
Then there was Mr. Dawald whistling like a bird in class.
Someone put some bird seed on his desk before class one day --
(could of been me?) His comment was "Who is the was guy"...
the class was silent.
-JD "Jim" Boyd ('55)
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>>From: Donna McGregor Salazar ('57)
Re: Premie Obits.
The idea of pre-obits has come up in the newspapers here. People
have gotten tired of just reading who the deceased's relatives
were. They want to know ABOUT the person more. Well, it has been
happening more all the time - more info about the person and it
is much more interesting and honorable to the person. I like it.
Whether or not the deceased had anything to do with the writing
of it (or furnishing the self-background) I don't know. It is
too new of a thing for that to seem the case. My kids would
think it morose at first for me to do that. I think I would have
fun with it.
Then comes the down-side of it. A lot of newspapers charge by
the word/space. etc., and it can become expensive for longer
obits. Our weekly newspaper here in Espanola, NM, still has it
for free.
Another thing that has been going on is that this "weekly" has
chosen a family each week who have been farmers or ranchers (for
example) and done research/interviews, and so on, on them and
put big write-ups about them in the paper. That's beautiful. (Of
course this little "weekly" is a gossip rag, too. I suppose like
most small town papers.)
I have been doing a lot of remodeling on my house. What a chore,
but what rewards. The rem'd bathroom has no tub - just a walk-in
shower. (didn't want to be climbing over a bathtub ten years
down the road.) I will be making some special tiles to go around
the medicine cabinet and for the sink back splash. I love just
standing in there, daydreaming looking out the window - yeah, in
a bathroom.
Bomber cheers,
-Donna McGregor Salazar ('57) ~ in overcast Espanola, NM where
the sky is having a hard time giving up a few drops of rain.
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>>From: Floyd Melton ('57)
Re: Getting Old
As I remember getting old started at about age 25 and every
morning one gets to put their feet on the floor and look forward
to another day that is getting old and boy do I enjoy it, every
day of it. Being 70 years young, or old depending on one's view
point, is great.
-Floyd Melton ('57) ~ Older every day and hoping for many more
older days.
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>>From: Marlene Maness Isom-Mulch ('57wb)
In case "Writing your own Obituary" doesn't take off, another
way of finding out about each other is to have a "Did you Know"
type entry where we tell interesting facts about fellow Bombers.
For example: at our 40th reunion I was talking with Linda
Sommers Evanson ('57). She mentioned that she was in an all
women's hiking group. I said my two daughters are hikers and
might be interested. She gave me her card and said "Have them
give me a call - in October we're climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro."
Mt. Kilimanjaro!??!! The last time I talked with her she was
preparing to ride a bicycle from Seattle to Portland. Amazing.
-Marlene Maness Isom-Mulch ('57wb) ~ Prescott, AZ
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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, June 13, 2009
WHERE: JD Diner, 3790 Van Giesen, West Richland, WA 99353
Used to be Coney Island
Gray building with red trim just past the Yakima Bridge
on the right.
heading west from Richland on the right side)
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: Jack Gardiner ('61)
Congratulations... to the 2009 NCAA softball champions....
Lady Huskies
-Jack Gardiner ('61)
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: On aging
I can't really explain this, but I really feel like I've been
waiting all these years to reach this point where I can Be the
irascible curmudgeon that I've been mentally rehearsing for
my entire life, until now. I can hobble along, if I feel like
it, growl under my breath, fart in public with impunity, and
brutally question any and everything as loudly as I please...
with the alleged protection of the "he's old... and can't help
it- probably Alzheimer's" meme, bless me! (And I can still drop-
kick 2 out of 3 20-yard line field goals, and see either foot in
front of my face if the insane desire to perform African Dance
in the kitchen overcomes me...)
This "getting old" thing is, simply, delightful... and I'm
really going to miss it, if/when it wears off...
Toivo lives! My thanks to Ray Stein ('64) for his post on Steve
Piippo's ('09) athletic prowess. Toivo taught me Health, at
Chief Joseph... and one indelible lesson will be with me
forever. He produced & distributed mimeographed copies of a
human torso, laid bare, with the heart/lung plumbing featured.
(Mimeograph!.. those blurry blue lines- a blue that looked like
someone had purposely produced skips & smudges, before dampening
the paper to get a nice, 'watered down' effect...) Anyway. the
coach then distributed these amazing pencils- half red lead &
half blue-and said "Arteries are red, and veins are blue... so
fill in your picture to show me that you understand the
circulatory system."
After about five minutes he began slowly walking up & down the
aisles between the desks, carrying his own pencil, and stopping
occasionally to point at someone's drawing, to say "You're
dead." By the time he had gotten to the far side of the
classroom the silent dread was palpable... you could smell the
Fear in the air. He was, truly, a remarkable human being.
^..^
-John Browne, Jr. (selected by his Senior English classmates as
"least likely to succeed" with a nonpareil visionary
acumen rarely exhibited in those so young) Class of '61,
from Vashon Island... where the highest 5AM temp of the
year appeared this morning- a blistering 59º- which means
that it's warm enough to plant corn & beans... at last!
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Yes... I do work... sometimes
Been slavin' away trying to figure an angle on a trial that
starts soon and trying to figure out why one piece of evidence
doesn't jibe with another... then the light bulb went on
(ooooooooooops... just heard a crash outside the door... 'nuther
driver who can't read: "S T O P"!)... and then I called the
client to explain what he shoulda figured out (Construction
Contract Case)... and he calls himself a General... well he
ain't no Jim Mantis ('68)... and right after that one a them
cute '63 girls sent me an email that made me laugh my rear end
off (what there is of it) and just made my day... Ya see...
Bombers (especially Bomber-Babes) always come thru... hmmmmmm...
maybe that was a poor choice of words... but then again maybe I
just gotta bad mind... so I am gonna write about a Bomber-Babe
Birthday here... when I get to it... beautiful lady... we went
out for a short time back in School... created a bit of an ugly
sicheashun for me... not her... just me... I got my then girl
friend to introduce us and then kinda drifted away from the girl
friend which has always caused me some guilt feelings... she
didn't react well and I made the mistake of writing her while I
was in Vietnam (what possess me to do such stupid things I'll
never know)... she wrote back... it wasn't pretty but I deserved
it... well, the crash I heard musta been a hit 'n' run because
there are no cars out there... only pieces... headlites,
taillites, trim etc... (took a smoke break... can I say
that?)... so anyway, this birthday girl has always brought a
ray of sunshine into my world and pretty much everyone else's I
know... a total doll and about as sweet a girl as there is...
so lemme introduce you to... the act you've known for all these
years... Sgt. Pepper's... no... that's not right... man... I
remember in Vietnam... on Armed Forces Radio, Chris Noel (she
warn't no Lynn Bryson ('57), that's fer sher) tried to convince
us all the music was "yummy yummy yummy I got love in my tummy"
(talk about a nasty sounding song) and "come on down to my boat
baby"... when guys were shipping over for another tour and
bringing back stuff like Sgt. Pepper, White Rabbit (my buddy
and I gathered up all the ration cards from everybody and talked
this guy into flying us way down south to a place called Qui
Nhon where we bought cases and cases of beer on those ration
cards and sat in some club playing White Rabbit on the juke box
for about an hour)... and music like that... where was I... oh
yeah... let me say a warm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Sue Vandenberg on June 3, 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: aging
I will be 60 this month and what I hear a lot these days is,
"Rick, you are a nice guy and all, but you are as old as my
dad."
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Connie McCullugh ('74)
Hey folks, this is Connie McCullugh grad of 1974. Just found
out about this site. Anyone out there remember me? How do I
Funeral Noticesget involved? I need a coach. You can reach me in Bellevue.
Hope to hear from someone... anyone.
-Connie McCullugh ('74)
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>>Jordan Manthei ('09) ~ 11/8/90 - 5/28/09
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/04/09
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8 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff & 1 PRE-obit Today:
Kay Mitchell ('52), Larry Harrold ('56)
Shirley Armstrong ('61), Bob Cross ('62)
David Rivers ('65), Fran Teeple ('68)
Betti Avant ('69), Greg Alley ('73)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joe Wood ('48)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Helen Cross ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Heather Ryanne ('92)
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>>From: Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
Re: Celebrating Aging
Many entries of late have been discussing "getting older". I may
be gathering the years chronologically, but like others that
have written in, I still feel young. The aches and pains in my
body are few - no meds or doctor appointments for this old gal.
My best friend of 62 years (Vera Rodda Simonton '52wb) is going
with me to Taos, NM in a couple weeks to celebrate our 75th
birthday year. We flew to Spain for our 70th birthdays and spent
2 weeks touring the country with a personal tour guide. In the
late 1960s and early 1970s Vera housed a number of foreign
exchange students from various countries in Europe and South
America. She has kept in touch with each of them over the years
and has remained "mom" to all of them. Miguel from Zaragosa,
suggested we come to Spain the year we turned 70, and he
would show us the sights in his country. We had an awesome,
unforgetable adventure, and made a decision to take another
trip when we turned 75. We had planned to go to Brazil to visit
Cassio, another of her exchange students, but unfortunately, he
became ill last year and passed away. Both of us have always
had a burning desire to visit Taos and Santa Fe, so for this
adventure we have chosen to go south. Both of us love the Native
American culture and have a special interest in the art work
and jewelry of these people. Vera has been connected with the
Confederated Umatilla Tribes for many years and teaches out on
the Rez. My interest in the Lakota people took me to Pine Ridge
last month where I spent about a week with a very close elder
friend in Porcupine. I was appalled at the poverty and terrible
living conditions - everything there is compounded by the severe
weather in each of the seasons. Such good people, but living is
very hard for them. It made my heart ache.
We won't have a tour guide this time, so would appreciate any
input from Bombers that have traveled in this area. We will have
a rental car and will be there for about 8 days.
-Kay Mitchell Coates ('52) ~ Valley, WA
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>>From: Larry Harrold ('56)
Re: Your Quiz
Hi Jim Boyd ('55),
I believe the answer to your quiz is as follows: Each of the
five individuals you named (Mark Hendrickson, Danny Ainge, Dave
DeBusschere, Gene Conley, and Dick Groat) were drafted by both
professional baseball teams as well as professional basketball
teams. Each of these five individuals also played both sports
at the professional level. Dick Groat was All-American in
both sports at Duke University. WSU produced both Conley
and Hendrickson. I don't remember any Huskies on this list.
I remember some of those back yard football games in our
neighborhood. Dennis Hoxie ('54-RIP) was always bigger than
we were and was hard to bring down.
-Larry Harrold ('56)
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>>From: Shirley Armstrong Dvorak ('61)
Re: Cookbook
Years ago our motorcycle club had a cookbook published by;
Cookbook Publishers, Inc. I cannot remember how much it cost
or a lot of the details, however I did find a toll free number
800-227-7282. They will send you a free no-obligation cookbook
instruction kit. That is if they are still in business.
[They are -- and have a website:
http://www.cookbookpublishers.com -Maren]
I would do this but right now I am to involved in too many
other things right now. I do have a few good recipes I would
contribute.
Good Luck
-Shirley Armstrong Dvorak ('61) ~ Quinlan, TX
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>>From: Bob Cross ('62)
Re: Happy birthday, Cousin
I would like to wish my cousin Helen Cross Kirk ('62) a very
happy birthday. She may not see this on her birthday but my lady
and I would like her to know that we were thinking about her on
her birthday. Getting old but still youthful at 65.
From your much older cousin!
-Bob Cross ('62)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: John Browne, Jr. ('61) Made my day
See, I told ya... Bombers just make life a whole lot more fun...
Now while I may not be as old as Mr. Browne (I knows howta
respect my elders... just ask Mary Lou ('63)... I'm a good
boy)... when we hit 60, one of my partners (same age as I am)
opined along the lines of John's post on the 3rd. As he put
it... we can eat Bagels with sesame seeds, leave them all over
our faces and people just smile... We agreed when we were 40
that we would not wear Dockers until we were 45... we have
extended that vow by 5 years every 5th birthday since... I just
saw an old friend of mine in the lobby and he asked me when
I moved to this office... twenty-two years ago I answered...
(guess he thought I was still at the "Big Firm")... we both
burst out laughing... then made jokes about out bar numbers and
the looks and gasps we get when we say them in court... his is
two digits... mine is a very low three digit number... as a
fellow member of the least likely to succeed club (I was so
igerant, when Harrah ('65) told me I hadda take the SAT... he
forgot to tell me I hadda sign up and so I hadda sit on the
steps of wherever the test was given till those who signed up
finished!)... I agree that this getting older is a real kick...
and surviving most likely not to succeed is fun too... When the
Boy's Counselor talked to me before graduation to give his
"guidance", he actually told me that he thought it would be a
good idea for me to take my art work to the Rez (Yakima?) and
sell it along the hi-way... I've always cherished that talk...
even tho he apparently couldn't tell the difference between
an Apache and a Yakima!... the other day I was talking about
guys "growing up" with Ed "Big Daddy" Roth... that was a silly
remark... none of them ever grew up... Speaking of witting one's
own Obit (I unnerstan... I wasn't speaking of it but someone
was so I'm just picking it up)... When Ed knew he was going, he
wanted to pin stripe his own casket... his church would not
allow the casket to be purchased until after his demise...
soooooooo he asked all his old pin striping buddies to stripe it
after Trixy bought it (I mean he's saying all this while he was
still alive and before Trixy bought the casket... so keep up
here... it's a pretty good story)... So while the family was
viewing the body... his friends were at his house striping the
coffin... things were getting a little maudlin so Frank Magoo
Reynolds (the poster boy for the Gung Ho t-shirt after his Seal
training) got into the curio cabinet where Ed had placed a "Big
Daddy" doll someone had pitched him for licensing (He wouldn't
let them make it for some reason... so he had the prototype)...
and put the doll in the casket and all present had their own
"viewing"... Trixy and the gang got home earlier than expected
and asked what Frank was doing... sheepishly he opened the
casket figuring he was dead meat... she laughed like crazy...
really broke the ice... By the way... Maddy ('67)... some of us
were just born old... not all of us... just some... got it?...
well, I know this is pretty much gibberish, but I gotta give
Earl ('63) something to do with his red pen.
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Fran Teeple Wolf ('68)
Re: This is a Classic Dam - Govt. in Action! This is beautiful!!
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/b/beaverdam.htm
Is there something in the air in Spokane? Is the moon in some
weird phase? Doggone if I know, but everyone I talked to today,
was having a really lousy day - including me. So here is a
little "funny" to make you laugh. Laughing is good for the soul!
You will want to read the government letter first....
-Fran Teeple Wolf ('68) ~ Spokane
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: heck, what's old?
Heck, what is old any way? When I turned 55 I went to 2
different places that advertise a senior discount at age 55.
Neither place asked for my ID when I ordered off the senior
menu. My late mother always made a point to ask for her discount
and at times when I was with her they gave it to me too even
though at that time I was still in my 40s. One is only as old
as the feel (*).
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where it's in the mid 80s in
the middle of the afternoon and they are saying we may
see 90 or so, I hope not
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>>From: Greg Alley ('73)
To: JD Boyd ('55)
Re: Trivia
I think those five guys played 2 professional sports. I could be
wrong, I have been wrong before.
Re: Bomber Baseball
Congrats to the baseball team for another title. From 1999 to
2009 4 state baseball championships. What a run for Ben Jacobs ('69)
and the kids. What a dream to play in the little league world
series in 2003 and then go to Safeco Field as a senior and win
the title for your town. Do you think those kids love baseball?
They won Saturday night, got back to town in the wee hours of
the morning on Sunday, and most of the players played in a
doubleheader legion game that afternoon. I got to see about 7 or
8 games this season and see the regional final but not the trip
to Safeco. Still the best comedy about the new and improved
baseball stadium at Richland is the new concession stand and
press box built with no bathrooms.
-Greg Alley ('73) ~ Richland where global warming is taking
over as May and June are hot before the real heat comes
in July and August. Hard to complain about nice days but
could use some rain to make things green again before the
brown.
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Another Installment
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090604-306-313.htm
To: Larry Harrold ('56), Ruth Patty Holesworth ('56), and
Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59)
Thanks to all of you for your information. Janet was your
father-in-law a chemist at Hanford?? If so, I think he worked
in the REDOX Lab.
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/05/09
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9 Bombers sent stuff and 1 PRE obit:
Dick McCoy ('45), "Em" DeVine ('52)
"Pappy" Swan ('59), Derrith Persons ('60)
Patti Jones ('60), Earl Bennett ('63)
Robert Avant ('69), Valerie Nielsen ('69)
Kerry Steichen ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard Rushworth ('70)
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>>From: Dick McCoy (The Tin Can class of 1945)
To: Joe Wood ('48)
Happy birthday [6/4], old hoss. Haven't heard anything of you
for some time. How about a visit with Club 40 this year?
-Dick McCoy (The Tin Can class of 1945)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVine ('52)
To: Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
Thank you for sharing your and Vera's wonderful idea about
special celebrations! I, too, am intrigued by and love the
Old People and their art. (The Original Founding Fathers.)
As regards your report on the situation for the Lakotas, there
are so many places to "help out" right here in our own country..
we don't have to go to so-called 3rd world countries to find
situations that truly need our help and support. The Lakota I
know best (although I have met several) is one of the nations
most revered Hoop Dancers, Kevin Locke. He also plays flute,
drums and sings. Wonderful man with great talent. I'm sorry I
don't know how to spell his "real" name.
Friday (today) is my Sandra's FINAL chemo'!! We are so happy for
her. Now it is a matter of keeping track of "internal" things as
she gets back to her life. Two exciting events to look forward
to are becoming a grandmother in September and returning to her
4th grade class room in August. Meanwhile, she and Bobby enjoy
quiet trips on the Columbia River, playing with the dog, keeping
up with yard work, gatherings with family and getting plenty of
time on the hammock!! Plus, she and Bobby will spend some of
July in Alaska with 2 of their 3 kids, their son-in-law and
other family. She still has a few projects to complete before
she gets her Master's Degree certificate.
Loving Bomber regards to each and all,
-Marilyn "Em" DeVine ('52)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: On Feeling Younger
From my readings of the Alumni Sandstorm, I think that I am
detecting a particularly philosophical train of thought about
aging, running among we "more seasoned Bombers." An attempt to
describe that thinking would be that aging or "growing old" is
simply a state of mind or that we are only as old as we allow
ourselves to "feel."
Feelings, what are they really, and how do they affect each of
us in our aging process? I "feel" that there are two types of
"feeling." One is in the sense of how we "feel" physically.
And, the other is more of an inner-self thing, or how we "feel"
inside our heads and hearts. Science tells us that emotions
and thoughts originate in the brain (housed within the "Brain
Housing Unit"). But, it doesn't take too much "sitting and
thinking" to realize that there has to be more to it than just
... that, especially when we take the time to consider our own
awareness of our "feelings." And, "mind over matter" seems to be
too much of a sterile and simple clinical explanation, for me.
Consider the "feelings" that we experience upon an especially
joyous occasion. There is an almost indescribable "feeling" that
can envelope us to the point of being overwhelmed. And, that
feeling is not just centered in our heads, but is also felt
within our hearts, and the two become inseparable, merging into
an encompassing aura-like "feeling" of delight.
A similar process overtakes us, to varying degrees, when we
receive good news or bad news or we experience happiness,
sadness, success, frustration, comfort, discomfort, pain,
relief, physical well being or diminishing physical conditions,
and probably many more events in life. But, each brings with it,
its own level of impact upon us and imparts varying levels of
"feelings."
And here, I have not said anything that we all are not already
aware of. However, I think that there may be a key in all of
this to my being able to feel younger, than I really am, right
up until it becomes time to move on. Physically, I am a long way
from the person I used to be. So what! It happens to everyone,
sooner or later, faster or slower. There is not much that I can
do about the effects of time, but perhaps I can stave them off a
bit, by staying as active as I can physically and continuing to
do those extras that I enjoy so much. I will ride my bike, hunt,
fish, hike, and go afield with my dogs, until I have to back
off. But, when that time comes, I will try to stay active in any
way that I am capable of, such as walking with my dogs, working
in the yard, house work, etc. As seniors, we may not be able to
stay in the physical condition that we once did, but maintaining
muscle tone and freedom of movement is very important.
Otherwise, we tend to "freeze up" and become immovable objects.
As I mentioned before, I am at my mother's assisted care living
facility, often. Consequently, I see elders doing what they do,
and how and to what degree they do it. Some just sit and stew,
yet some who are in as bad or worse shape are quite "active,"
visiting with each other, participating in activities, and
really "living," despite their situation. They are the happy
ones, and I can tell that despite their physical maladies, they
"feel" as good as they can, under their circumstances.
One much older gentleman is a real inspiration. He has had one
leg amputated, at the knee, due to his diabetic condition. Yet,
I see him, out and about, in his wheel chair just "bustin' ass"
as he wheels up and down the hallways, but also out on the
sidewalks and streets, several blocks from the facility.
I believe that there is a simple secret that shines out from
what I have just described, and health professionals will echo
this point, in that those seniors who stay more active will most
likely live longer, but will also enjoy a better quality of
life, regardless of their physical afflictions. So, even if we
cannot get up and "boogie," if we can just keep moving about, it
will pay off by making us feel better, now and in the future.
So obviously, for elders, staying active physically and mentally
must be major factors toward "feeling" better! Both the body and
mind need exercise, and I think that while both are equally
important, maintaining an active mind takes precedence, because
an "inactive mind" can lead to an "inactive body," and then both
begin to fail. I see some folks in the care facility, with good
mobility, still highly capable of walking who daily, just sit
there with that "thousand yard stare" on their faces. Yet,
others are conversing, reading, or participating in the
organized activities.
Personally, when my end of days comes, I hope to go suddenly and
with finality, whether in my sleep or hopefully doing something
that I love to do. But, a psychic once told me that they would
have to shoot me to get rid of me, so I never sought a second
opinion. Therefore, I am going with the belief that, regardless
of my aches and pains and maladies, that I pretty much keep to
myself, ... I will most likely be around for awhile. So, in the
meantime, I have come around to thinking that, even though I
am aging, if I want to feel as young as possible and keep on
keepin' on, I need to stay as active as possible regardless of
whatever life throws my way.
My retirement has not exactly turned out to be what I had
pictured for myself, but I figure that I have two choices. I can
sit and fret, or I can "keep doing what I gotta do," and look
for the ways to feel good about it all. I make a lot of jokes
about aging, but in reality that's just a smoke screen that I
put up in an attempt to keep some humor in this act of growing
older, and to continue to feel as young as possible. The
alternative just doesn't appeal to me.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where on these sunny
days, the intermittent little puddle in my driveway
(where there be elves residing), represents my fountain
of youth.
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>>From: Derrith Persons Dean ('60)
Class of '60 lunch...
Saturday, June 6th, is almost here...
it's time to get together again..
If your in town or from out of town
Come on, we'll have a good time!!
When? - Saturday, June 6th!
Time? - 11:30 am
Where? - Sterling's, 890 GWWay
Come on lets have some fun!!
-Derrith Persons Dean ('60)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: Picture #308 ~ June 4, 2009
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090604-306-313.htm
I would venture to say is the Engineering File group. They were
first in Downtown in I think it was the 760 Building and then
moved to the Federal Building when it opened. My Mom, Norma
Jones, worked there from about 1952 until 1984 when she retired.
In the picture she is in the front row third from the right.
Lucille Reed Forby ('53-RIP) is in the second row fifth from
the right.
Always enjoy your pictures. Always curious what area they are
taken and what they are doing.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ ~ West Richland, WA - The flowers
and bushes this spring have been in gorgeous delightful
colors bringing a great end to winter. Always enjoy the
roses in the Richland area.
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>>From: Earl C. Bennett, III ('63)
Re: Red pen
David ('65), there isn't enough room on the page or red ink
in my pen to bring you into compliance with classical grammar.
I shouldn't even try, as entertaining as your style is -
challenging to follow, but fun, like Garrison Keillor bringing
four anecdotes together in a common conclusion at the end of an
hour-long show. In any case, I am certain you can string all
of the clauses together in the right order and with the proper
connectors, because if you couldn't, you wouldn't make enough
money as a lawyer to pay for all of those hot rods and frequent-
flyer miles to Bomberville. Someday I may try to identify a
thread of consistency in your grammar and syntax (though I know
there isn't any in your spelling - I've seen several versions
of "situation" alone, reminding me of the biggest challenge in
working with Ottoman bureaucratic correspondence, no spelling
conventions), but certainly not before the remodeling,
landscaping and retiring are completed here.
Re: Linda's ('64) PRE-obit
Right on, Linda! Now that you've initiated the process, we must
address the questions that immediately crop up: 1) How often is
it appropriate (or mandatory) to update them? and 2) What are
the minimum and maximum acceptable word counts? When Donnie
('63) and I started to update each other several years ago on
what had transpired since we graduated, mine was well into the
third page before I reached the late eighties (incidentally,
neither of us has finished that assignment yet).
Regards, ecb3, from well-soaked central Virginia where I saw
foot-high corn on the way to work this morning but haven't
finished my planting yet.
-Earl C. Bennett, III ('63)
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
Re: Old? I don't need no stinkin' old!
One of the really fun parts of aging that the "whipper
snappers" do not get is enjoying two distinctly different, yet
strangely complementary events. First is watching your children
"grow to honorable manhood/womanhood." The other is the news of
your grandchildren, if there be any.
I am now given my 7th, Alice Helen, born to daughter Jessica ('95).
That being said, and as much as I enjoy both events so much,
there is still a lot of life left. Denny's can shove their
senior discounts, I still get a laugh going to Anthony's out at
Sea-Tac Airport and being carded.
With apologies to John Huston and hero Sullivan Ballou
-Robert Avant ('69)
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>>From: Valerie Nielsen Lee ('69)
Re: Don Sorensen (NAB) pictures (#313 and #310)
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090604-306-313.htm
I love watching for Don's pictures and have been anxiously
watching for familiar faces. Today was our jackpot. The picture
of the darling little girl in picture #313 is my sister, Laurel
Nielsen ('62). She was holding a seat for our dad (Gordy
Nielsen) who is in picture #310, front row, far left.
I remember dad talking about how much he enjoyed table tennis. I
was too young to remember that but I do remember how involved he
was with the Braves and Sanders' Field, refereeing and umpiring
various leagues, playing softball, and bowling. He taught all
of us girls (Frances ('49); Marilyn ('52); Sharon ('55); Laurel
('62); and me) how to catch a ball and how to bowl. He really
needed one of us to be a boy.
Thanks, Maren, for the Sandstorm and thanks, Don, for the
pictures. It's just another way to prove that Richland was/is a
great place to grow up and live.
-Valerie Nielsen Lee ('69)
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>>From: Kerry A. Steichen ('74)
To: Connie McCullugh Brown ('74)
Welcome to the site
This blog is maintained by the classes of the '50s through the
'60s with lots of activity. The '70s chime in from time to time
but they are all still working and don't want to share all their
old wild stories. Too much pride or embarrassment I guess, or no
one wants to hear them.
Brad Upton ('74) and Mike Davis ('74) are regulars to jab at
each other. Brad publicizes his work time and locations and Mike
is always looking for a Denny's. I maintain the class web site
so it looks like you may want to update your email address. The
site is always looking for a new opportunity to share opinions,
wants and desires along with old stories and fables. So pick a
topic and tweeter away.
I did hear from Big Jim Ellingsworth ('74) tonight... he has
moved back to Richland to work on some of that Obama $ from the
site. He misses his fishing locations that he knows so well. He
asked if there was a planned 35th reunion but nothing is in the
work. I did hear that Hanford wanted to separate and have their
own. I guess we were not that much fun together last time.
So pick a topic and start something because there is usually
some one that might reply.
I see you are on the west side too.
-Kerry A. Steichen ('74) ~ Kent, WA Where we got to 85° but
still don't need no air-conditioner.
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Patti Jones ('60), Ed Quigley ('62)
"Pitts" Armstrong ('63), Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
Brad Upton ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Thomas Fraser ('78)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Hogs & Dogs - West Richland, WA
To: Bombers out of town and those that don't know in town.
This event is June 25, 2009. It started nine years ago with 34
motorcycles at Flat Top park.
Last year "They just coming" from all over. I heard there
were 4,000 motorcycles there but think that number might be
exaggerated. It is an outstanding sound when they all start up
at the same time. I've been there and been at home when they
all started up also. I live about a block from the Bombing Range
Complex where it takes place. As you will see by the website
there is parking and bus rides from two schools in West
Richland. Lots of events take place during the events.
http://www.westrichlandchamber.org/news.phtml
Hogs & Dogs is the same night that Cool Desert Nights begins.
I have found though because of the schedules of both, that both
can be attended.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA
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>>From: Ed Quigley ('62)
To: Earl C. Bennett ('63) & David Rivers ('65)
Re: Red Pen
Don't let 'em make you feel bad, counselor! Back in '59, I was
in Mr. (Porky :) ) Anderson's geometry class, in the morning
slot. He had 2 geometry classes, and the 2nd one was in the
afternoon. At one point, we were studying "loci" ("the set of
all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific
conditions; 'the locus of points equidistant from a given point
is a circle' ", thank you, Nisus Thesaurus!), and I was having a
really tough time "getting" this concept, despite the fact that
I wanted very much to please Mr. Anderson. He was one of the
very few teachers that I liked, because he had a great sense of
humor, and would put up with a lot of behavior in class that
other teachers wouldn't tolerate. The night before the test, one
of my best friends, Dennis Large ('62), came over to try and
drive in the concepts, and if I remember correctly, we were at
it until about 1:30 or so, and thought I had finally nailed it
down. So, the next morning, when Mr. Anderson passed out the
tests, I was feeling pretty positive, and even more so, when,
much to my delight, I discovered that half of the test were
"true and false" statements.
Mr. Anderson usually graded the morning classes' tests while
his afternoon class was taking theirs, and the they exited the
room talking about him sitting up at his desk, at one point,
chortling away, red pen flying, and everybody was wondering what
was going on. The next day, when he handed out the corrected
tests, he came down the aisle toward me, and with a big grin on
his face, he said something to the effect of, "Congratulations,
Ed, I have no idea how you managed it, but you got 100%...
WRONG!" And, of course, he had to expand on that by commenting
that even had I marked every one of the true and false with the
same answer, I would have done better. It was so horrible, that
even at the time, it was funny!
And, luckily for me, in music you only have to be able to count
to 4, with occasional forays up to 5, 6 and 7, although you do
have to be able to do simple division!
-Ed Quigley ('62)
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>>From: Jim "Pitts" Armstrong ('63)
Re: A Teenager Did This
http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/special/usa_rock-7.htm
-Jim "Pitts" Armstrong ('63)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
Re: Still working!
In the 6/5/09 Sandstorm Kerry A. Steichen ('74) welcomed
Connie McCullugh Brown ('74) by saying, in part, "This blog is
maintained by the classes of the '50s through the '60s with lots
of activity. The '70s chime in from time to time but they are
all still working and don't want to share all their old wild
stories. Too much pride or embarrassment I guess, or no one
wants to hear them."
Kerry, I'd just like to point out a couple of things - I'm not
chastising you, but this is important stuff for new readers
(and everyone, really) to know:
1st, MOST of us who graduated in the '60s and some who graduated
in the '50s are still working. (I, for one, plan to (HAVE to!)
continue to practice medicine until I am 80+, God-willing, and
I am only 58 now ... so that's a lot of years that I will be
"still working".)
2nd, MANY who are not working for pay any more have extremely
active lives with more time-commitments now than they did
when they were still drawing a pay check. The times I have read
someone report "I'm busier now than I was before I retired" are
countless.
3rd, I suspect you are right when you say some people who
graduated in the '70s "don't want to share all their old wild
stories. Too much pride or embarrassment I guess." But you are
dead wrong when you say "or no one wants to hear them."
Besides there is an awful lot more that is shared here than
just "old wild stories." (Even from David Rivers ('65)!)
I'm quite sure that readers here would really like to hear as
much as possible from ANY Bomber who graduated ANY year -- and
would-have-been Bombers, too (dropped out, moved away, etc.
before graduation.) We all come from the same roots, after all.
Best regards, fellow-Bomber. And I add my welcome to Connie,
too.
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68) ~ 18 miles East of Lewiston,
ID - on Haven Farm - where the thunder storms are hovering,
but the rain won't fall. Humid and still -- even the
chickens seem tense and miserable. No air conditioning in
the old farm house. Makes it tough to keep at the job of
packing to move (truck arrives 6/9) to the townhouse home-
away-from-home in Nampa, ID to join a medical practice in
that area on 6/15.
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
I look at all of Don Sorenson's ((NAB) installments of
historical photos but have never seen anyone I know. Hopefully
it's because I'm too young! What I think it would be fun to do
is write captions for the photos! Maybe that's just how my brain
works.
-Brad Upton ('74) ~ Sailing tomorrow for Alaska on Royal
Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas
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9 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice Today:
Kay Mitchell ('52), Mike Clowes ('54)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Mike Brady ('61)
Helen Cross ('62), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Gary Behymer ('64), Nancy Mallory ('64)
Anita Fravala ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marguerite Groff ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Laurie Hutton ('72)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY today:
Roy Ballard ('63) & Nancy Erlandson ('67)
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>>From: Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
Re: Tourist Information
Thanks to the Bombers who sent me great ideas for places to
visit in Taos and Sante Fe - even Los Alamos! Bombers are really
the best!
-Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Brad Upton ('74)
You are not alone in thinking of captions for "NAB's" picture
contributions. Is it a sense of propriety that prevents us? And
when are you going to get a half-hour on Comedy Central?
On aging:
To quote Bette Davis: "Old age ain't for sissies."
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where the
Portland Rose Festival monsoon season has begun.
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Santa Fe area
To: Kay Mitchell Coats ('52)
Santa Fe is a beautiful area and this is not too bad a time of
the year to visit there. Much of my joy in traveling is in
seeing/hearing the history and in structures. Old buildings,
churches, temples, bridges and so on. With old structures I like
to find a quiet place and put both hands against it, palms
toward it, and close my eyes and let my imagination run. At
least for me it is quite an experience. I have done this on the
Great Wall, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, an ancient temple in
Tailand, and a 3500 year old building in Meshed, an ancient city
in northern Iran. Try it sometime. In Santa Fe in the civic
square near some of the state buildings stands the oldest
building in N America. Over 400 years old when I was there a few
years ago. And they are still using it daily. Nothing fancy,
just old. Oye... if only it could talk.
Many of the wild flowers should be in bloom and if you catch the
sun at the right angle the rock and mountains make great
pictures. Only a few miles out of town on a small road I got
pictures of deer, elk, and javlinas. One old tusker ran right up
to my car. I was not sure if he was charging or looking for
handouts. I did not get out of the car to find out, but got a
few nice pictures.
I did also drive way over to the other side of the state hoping
to get to the Trinity Site where they fired the first Atom Bomb.
It is very remote and you cannot get right to "ground zero". At
least when I was there they had it closed off.
The hotel lobbies and tourist offices all have pamphlets on
guided and do it yourself tours.
Have a great time, there is lots to see and the food is very
good.
-Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: PRE-Obits
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Obits/PREobits.html
I hope others will contribute to the PRE-obit section of the
Sandstorm. I think it's a great way to "put a face to the name."
By the way, I forgot to mention in my PRE-obit, in lieu of
flowers, please send a check to the Mike Brady Recession Proof
Foundation, Bank of America, Account number 123456789.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I have to comment on fellow classmate, Ed Quigley's (also '62)
comments about being in Mr. Anderson's math class. I struggled
to try to learn the concepts of geometry and Algebra 3 & 4, but
despite hours of studying, usually Danny (also '62), I'm blocking
on his name, let me check my answers, and correct them, as I
rarely got one right on my own... well. I owe making the
National Honor Society to Mr. Anderson, as it got so bad, I told
him that if he would give me C- on my report card, so I could
pass the class I would never take another math class in my life.
I tried to honor that promise, except somehow at WSU I got in an
Astronomy class, which has way more math than I ever dreamed,
and I felt totally lost in that class too...
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ From the still not too humid
Ohio Valley, here in Grandview, IN where it's been a
pleasant morning in the high 70s so far, but it
will be getting warmer I think... Vacation Bible
School starts Monday, ready or not, then cooking at
our church camp until July l8, so this may be my
last entry until after I survive that one... but I
will squeeze in going to see our new play about
Abraham Lincoln at the amphitheater in Lincoln
State Park, one of the events to honor the 200th
anniversary of his birth.. just before I start
cooking.. (that's about 20 miles from where we live
here in the parsonage.)
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From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
To: Baby "Talking:
http://www.snotr.com/video/2630
Re: Captions for Don Sorensen's (NAB) pictures
The only way they'll get captions is if Don puts the captions on
the pictures... or if somebody else wants to do that, they need
to have the captions BEFORE they get to me.
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA - 69° at 1am
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Jumping the South Fork...
Evil Knevil Returns?
http://krookmcsmile.tripod.com/5thwheeler.jpg
Friday morning at 7:03 AM a young couple driving a 1967 Ford
truck pulling their 5th wheeler lost their brakes just West of
our main street office located on the corner of Main & Canyon in
down town Colfax, WA. The hill leading to Main Street is a 10%
grade. The vehicle slowed when it hit our office BUT entered the
South Fork of the Palouse River flood control. It was amazing
that someone didn't get killed. It was reported their speed was
somewhere between 45 & 60 MPH when they hit the fence behind our
office. (The man, wife, daughter received treatment at Whitman
Community Hospital & were released. Their 3 dogs were treated by
one of local area veterinarian's and were found ok.)
It was a great day in Colfax... no one died on my watch!
KREM 2 report...
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
To: Jeanne Turner ('63) & Gary Turner ('71)
I have many memories of your Mom, Colie. She was such fun! One
memory was of a group of us (at least two cars) going down to
Zips (at least I think it was zips). I wasn't in the same car as
Colie. When the car hop brought our tray and put it on the
window (remember when they left the tray til you were done) and
was standing there Colie got out of her car and came over and
picked up one of the drinks and started sipping it. The car
hop's expression was priceless! (That, of course, was why she
did it!)
Colie was special to many of us. My prayers go out to your
family.
-Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
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>>From: Anita Fravala Griffin ('73)
To: Brad Upton ('74)
Re: Sailing tomorrow for Alaska on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
(RCCL)'s Rhapsody of the Seas
Brad, I was on RCCL's Rhapsody of the Seas in April when it was
repositioning from Sydney, Australia to the U.S. 17 days to
Honolulu! It was AWESOME! If I'm in Seattle on Friday, I always
check to make sure she's in port! Enjoy yourself - RCCL is our
favorite cruise line; actually after 5 cruises it's the only
cruise line we've ever taken!
-Anita Fravala Griffin ('73)
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Funeral Notice
>>Bill Witherup ('53) ~ 3/24/35 - 6/3/09
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4 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Kay Mitchell ('52), Larry Harrold ('56), Helen Cross ('62)
Brad Upton ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Darvis Bergam ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jane Simmons ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Wingfield ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dyanna Cook ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marcia Ehinger ('71wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Robert Evans ('89)
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>>From: Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
Hi Em
Interesting that you connected with Kevin Locke. The elder
friend of mine in Porcupine is also a Locke - Marlene Locke.
Perhaps they are from the same family??? I will check with her
next time we speak on the phone. I know the Locke family is a
very old and traditional from the lineage of Short Horn (Blunt
Horn). She has visited here at Full Circle many times and I was
delighted to be able to visit her on her land and learn first
hand the difficulties she encounters on a daily basis. Living
there is HARD! I am certainly grateful for what I have!!
Thanks for your input!
-Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
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>>From: Larry Harrold ('56)
Re: Club 40 Scholarship Program
I am the chairman of the RHS Club 40 Scholarship Program. We
have awarded two $1000 dollar scholarships to RHS seniors each
year for the past 4 years. This year on May 28 we presented
Scholarships numbers 7 and 8 to David Wang and Laurel Burrup. I
believe that information about this program would be of interest
to readers of the Alumni Sandstorm. Our program is directly
linked to Richland High school through the Career Center in the
distribution and collection of our scholarship applications. We
use the RHS verification of enrollment program where-by the
college sends a form to our Treasurer for disbursement of
scholarship funds certifying that the student is enrolled and in
class. Upon receipt of this form, our treasurer sends a check to
the address provided by the college, which is then deposited
into an account in the student's name at the college. No money
is given directly to the student. I believe our scholarship
program is one that all Bombers would be proud of. Our Committee
members are Norma Boswell ('53), Pete Overdahl ('60), Dan
Haggard ('57), and myself. These people are outstanding. All of
the scholarships are funded by donations from Club 40 members.
Club 40 became a tax exempt organization this year so the
donations are now tax exempt under the IRS rules.
Gordon Comfort, the Principal of RHS told me at the Awards
Breakfast on May 28 that he is very pleased that Club 40 is
involved at the school and he will make sure we are linked to
the school's web site. We have also been told by other members
of the RHS Staff, that they are happy to see us involved with
them and the students.
I want to write about what we are doing and also describe how
our scholarship winners are doing in their first year of school.
We keep in touch with them and we can provide readers some
feedback in that regard. We can also describe our program and
the criteria we use to select the two winners each year. I
believe our scholarship program is unique, much like your Alumni
Sandstorm which we all love. You don't see alumni involvement
like this very often (I'm quoting Gordon Comfort).
Thank you,
-Larry Harrold ('56)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I was thinking of Danny Finch ('62) who tried to help me through
Algebra.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
To: Anita Fravala Griffin ('73)
I got on the Rhapsody in Honolulu in April on the day you got
off the ship! Just missed you. I was on the Rhapsody last fall
when it sailed from Honolulu to Papeete, Tahiti. One of these
days we'll run into each other. I work mostly for Royal
Caribbean and Holland America.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>Kristen Lindberg ('76) ~ 6/18/58 - 5/21/09
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilynn Working ('54), "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Patti Jones ('60), Jim Hamilton ('63)
Maren Smyth ('63 & '64), Sharon Sasser ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Anita Fravala ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol Bishop ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patti Jones ('60)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Dennis Haskins & Shirley Collings ('66)
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
Re: '54 in '09 Planning Meeting: 6/8/09, 1pm
Reminder that the planning committee for the 55th class reunion
for the class of '54 will be meeting Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at
the Round Table Pizza on GWWay (formerly Henry's) at 1:00 PM.
Please come and join in with the planning of a fun afternoon on
September 12th, during Club 40 weekend.
You can contact me at my e-mail address up to noon today for any
questions or information. Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) will
be buying pizza!!!
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54) ~ Pasco, WA brrrrrr it got
cold tonight at great grandson's little league game!
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59) and the Committee for Planning
the 50th Class Reunion of the Class of 1959
Re: Continuing the search
To: Any who might not have read my previous postings about our
"Die Hard Efforts" at trying to find our missing classmates, and
also to the friends, relatives, and anyone else who just might
happen to know ... the whereabouts or status of the below-listed
members of The Class of 1959.
With the help of many of you Bombers and Sandstorm Readers,
we have done very well at trying to locate several of our
classmates who seemed to remain hidden, for a long time.
Amazingly, some seem to turn up "quietly" as still living here
or they have moved back to the Tri-Cities. We have now located
or accounted for the status of all but about 8% of our
classmates. However, we are continuing the search, as we are
striving to find or account for all of them, and we will be
working on this right up until the day of the reunion. To aid
in our search, we could use and will accept any hints, leads,
clues, shreds of evidence, and/or best guesses that any of you
Sandstorm readers have or someone that you know of who might
be able to provide information, toward locating our missing
schoolmates.
We would appreciate all of you Bombers/Sandstorm Readers taking
the time to look, one more time, at the names remaining on the
following lists and advise us, if you have any information or
thoughts to offer. Any and all bits and pieces of information
are welcome, as we are becoming reasonably adept at putting
together the collected pieces of the puzzle and we have located
and/or verified the status of several missing class members (a
couple even halfway around the world). Burt Pierard ('59) and
I are almost ready to assume alter egos as either "Inspector
Clouseau" of "Pink Panther" fame, "Columbo," or "Hercule
Poirot." But, there is still much to do!
PEOPLE LOCATED FOR PREVIOUS REUNIONS, BUT WE CANNOT FIND THEM
NOW: (8)
Sharon CLINE Ward, Charles HUGHES, John KENNEDY, Stewart
NIELSON, Susan PITTOCK Courtenay, Ned PUGH, Ruth SOLOMON
Ellsworth, Lee SUDWICKS
PEOPLE NEVER LOCATED SINCE GRADUATION: (23)
Judith A. ANDERSON, Dennis R. COX, Larry E. FISCHER, Dick L.
GRIFFIN, Gary W. KLINE, Carolyn LEE Shaffer, Patricia L. LYNCH,
George MARTINEZ, Michael McGRATH, Barbara C. McLENMORE, Jeanne
E. MILLER, Lynda PHILLIPS, Robert H. ROBINSON, Sandra SCHMIDT,
Bob SIEVERS, Larry R. SMITH, Ralph D. STEPHENS, Rosemary STROUP,
Connie L. WAGNER, Joan A. WARE, James D. WHITE, Michael D.
WILLIAMS, Annette V. WINSOR
Does anyone know what happened to Doris Taylor ('59)? We know
that she remained in the Tri-Cities for a while working in
hairdressing or beauty salon work, and may have married,
divorced, and possibly may have moved from the area. However,
every lead that we have found, seems to get us nowhere.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA and once again, we
thank you kindly for your help and support!
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63)
Come join us for the Fourth year Anniversary.
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, June 13, 2009
WHERE: JD Diner, 3790 Van Giesen, West Richland, WA 99353
Used to be Coney Island
Gray building with red trim just past the Yakima Bridge
on the right.
heading west from Richland on the right side)
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
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
To: Mike Brady ('61)
Although it's only a par 4 to your house from mine and a local
call, I just wanted to let you know that Safeway has cherries
for a buck ninety nine a pound if you belong to their Big Deal
Club..
-jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
To: Baby "Talking - EXPANDED version on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywlkgmFVDNs
Re: PRE Obits
Need some Bomber help here! It's come to my attention that at
least one Bomber thought Linda Reining ('64) was dead when they
read "PRE" obit that Linda wrote herself.
Sooooooo, what's a better name for these things? HELP!
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA - 76° at 1:45am
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>>From: Sharon Sasser Warren ('64)
Re: Class of '64 Reunion
Hi Maren, The committee planning the Class of ’64 reunion met
yesterday and we are thinking of including a wine tour as part
of the reunion activities. Kathy Hoff Conrad suggested I ask you
to put something on the website to see how much interest there
is in a wine tour and which day people prefer. Let me know if I
need to do anything else to get the word out. Will this be in
the Sandstorm, too? Here are the details:
Attention Class of '64
The committee planning your upcoming reunion wants to determine
how much interest there is in including a wine tour as part of
the festivities. It is anticipated that the tour will last 4-5
hours and cost $25 per person. The cost would include lunch, as
well as the cost of transportation. The reunion dates are June
19, 20 and 21. Normally, we would schedule the wine tour for
Sunday, June 21, but that happens to be Father's Day this year,
so we are wondering whether Friday or Saturday is preferable.
Sunday is still an option and there is no reason Dads can't be
brought along on the wine tour, too.
Email me if you are interested in the wine tour, and let me know
which day you prefer and how many people would be in your party.
More information will follow, depending on the number of people
interested in the wine tour and the input received.
-Sharon Sasser Warren ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Oh it's a Birthday!
Hadda total blast (ya might say kind of an "Earl sichyashun"...
that's another spelling, man) and just a moving time at the Rat
Fink Reunion this past weekend up in good ol' Manti, Utah... now
if ya never been ta Manti yer missin' sumthin'... it is like
going back 40 years in time... the kids are nice... the people
are friendly and they say "good mornin'" back to you when you
say it to them... many of the kids who come for the reunion
(little kids not the big variety)... are from distant towns and
states (the same can be said for the larger kids)... they greet
each other and interact with each other as tho they were fambly
(as do the larger kids)... with the exception of my Bomber-
buddies and my Donut Gang, I have never encountered such
closeness in peace-time... It is amazing... You have artists of
great celebrity, hot rodders from all walks of life and young
people seeking to learn the craft... On the way home, I
pondered, how one could gather and be in the company of a bunch
of people for only 4 days a year (some you have only just met in
the last 4 days) and be so totally devoted to them... I can't
answer the question but I can sure tell you the place is full of
love... no booze, no dope no nothing but water, soda, good food
and companionship... pure Magic... at the end of the weekend I
must have had at least a dozen teen-aged and younger kids (the
Big Kids too of course) come up and hug me and tell me they'd
miss me... they hugged each other and said the same things...
they meant every word... the younger kids (and most of the
bigger ones too) actually count down the days till the next
reunion (hmmmmmmmmmmm, kinda reminds me of some Bombers I
know)... of course there were many of the same carryings-on as
there were in the past... the nocturnal visit to Ed's Grave site
and everyone giving Big Daddy their two cents worth (2 pennies
on the grave stone... ) then come the stories and the uproarious
laughter... The sky was full of Halloween clouds and the moon
was full... there were bats as big as birds flying in the sky
and boy was it something!
So... in the same spirit, we gotta Bomber babe having a birthday
(not the spirit like woooooooo woooooooo woooo... like the
spirit of comradery that I had with those people at the Reunion
and have for my fellow Bombers) I gotta wish My dear friend
Patti Jones ('60) a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY on June 9, 2009!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Anita Fravala Griffin ('73)
To: Brad Upton ('74)
Re: RCCL
Whoa, we did just miss each other in Honolulu! I was shocked
about our captain, Rick Sullivan. I've never been on a ship with
a Canadian captain - he was out and about on the ship many times
daily and during the evening as well. I was totally impressed
with him. I'm sure we'll meet up with each other one day since
I'm already looking at two more cruises over the next several
years!
I blogged our trip (from Australia to Honolulu) so if you have
some extra time, check it out here:
http://stampinwithanita.com/
You'll have to page down to it but it shows all our ports of
call as well as our two weeks in Australia.
-Anita Fravala Griffin ('73)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/10/09
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10 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
Rex Davis ('49), Terri Royce ('56)
Jim Russell ('58), Patti Jones ('60)
Mike Brady ('61), Dave Sowden ('62 & 63wb)
Earl Bennett ('63), Linda Reining ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Betti Avant ('69)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bonnie Steeber ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Lee Lester ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Duncan Sinclair ('65)
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>>From: Rex Davis ('49)
Re: picture 311
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090604-306-313.htm
Maren, Picture 311 from Don Sorenson's (NAB) collection shows
John Maruca, Foreign Language teacher at Richland High School. I
worked with John and Don Berst at Richland Recreation Department
for Ernie Curtis while I was going to college. Then when I
started teaching in Richland, I again worked for Ernie Curtis
down at (it is still Riverside Park to me), teaching tumbling,
Tennis, Ping Pong one cement tables with Ray Hall, and watching
over the park. I'm surprised none of the Maruca family has
written about the picture. Keep them coming Don, they are very
interesting.
-Rex Davis ('49)
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>>From: Terri Royce Weiner ('56)
Re: "Pre" obits
I pretty much knew that Linda's "Obit" wasn't the real thing;
but, at first, the word "pre" made me think that someone had
written it to let us know of Linda's demise before it was in the
newspaper.
How about:
Self-Obit
Advance Obit (too much like "pre"?)
My own Obit
Get-it-Right Obit
My future Obit
Old advertising copywriters can go on and on -- this is just off
the top.
-Terri Royce Weiner ('56)
P.S. I received a tee shirt that features a large
dog in skeleton form; and the copy reads: IN DOG
YEARS I'M DEAD. I told my husband to take a picture
of me wearing it, along with my dogs, to put in the
paper with my real obit. I don't trust him to have
the guts, though.
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>>From: Jim Russell ('58)
To: Maren
Re: PRE Obits
I've also thought that the term PRE Obits was a little
misleading or at least a little nerve jangling. Of course
"auto biography" is pretty close to being the proper term but
its a little boring.
How about "oughta biography," as "I oughta get around to doing
this before it's too late."
My only problem with the whole effort is I'd love to read what
others are doing (or have done), but I'm somewhat self-conscious
and humble about writing up my own story.
Cheers
-Jim Russell ('58) ~ Mountlake Terrace, WA in the sunshine!
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: "Pre-Obit"
I would suggest that a better name would be the "Story of a
Bombers Life". I enjoy reading obituaries because it is a lot
of times the story of ones life to the end. I am definitely not
ready to tell my story with an ending. So much more to do in
life before I leave this earth "God willing". My years of Bomber
luncheons, reunions and Sandstorm has told me how much Bombers
enjoy telling and hearing stories.
To: David Rivers ('65)
Thank you for the so fun Happy Birthday entry. What fun to find
me at the end of your glorious weekend with, I think you called
them. "The Rat Fink" group. I will always remember you and Fred
Schafer ('63-RIP) and the rest of group biking all over the
Ranch House area with your friendly hellos. Me being the bigger
sister, you guys were always friendly "Little Tykes".
Counting the days until you are here so I can give and collect
the wonderful hugs you give.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA - Where the
song birds keep waking about 3:00 a.m. Then it takes
me a while to get to sleep and they are still singing
away. Baby birds have been born in the bird house
right by the pond outside my bedroom French doors.
I leave them open at night to hear the pond in the
summer. The baby birds chatter all day long while
waiting to be fed. Soon to fly off to greater
horizons. Back to sleep time. Being semi-retired I
work swing shift most of the time.
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Thanks for the tip Jim.... Unfortunately, I don't have a
membership in the Big Deal Club, but I'm heading down the hill
(it's 1am) to get one! I'm already off to a great start. My
sister gave me cherries for my birthday.
And to my friend Bill Wilson ('63), I especially think of you
this time of year!
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Dave Sowden ('62 & 63wb)
Re: Sunset cemetery Plots
Greetings from Forest City, NC. Long before moving to the
Seattle area in the mid seventies, my parents, David & Jane
Sowden (RIP) purchased two adjoining plots at Sunset Memorial.
They are located in the Apostles Garden Block 3. Mom & Dad are
resting side by side in Port Orchard and will have no use for
the plots. Neither my sister, Janie Sowden Tailleur ('59) nor
I will have any use for them. We believe current market value
to be about $2,600. We are asking well under that. If you are
interested, call Janie at [Janie's telephone number removed for
her privacy... email David if you want it. -Maren] for more
information.
Keep up the good work Maren.
-Dave Sowden ('62 & 63wb) ~ Forest City, NC
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>>From: Earl C. Bennett, III ('63)
Re: Pre-obits
How about a subtitle "My Life So Far?" We could still call them
pre-obits, or add "self-generated," just make it clear the life
isn't over yet.
First line would read, e.g., for me:
01/12/1945 (DOB) - 06/09/2009 (entry date) - ??/??/????
Another question arises: At what age is one eligible to write a
pre-obit; when qualified for Club 40? Whenever?
Regards, ecb3 - from soaked-again central VA.
-Earl C. Bennett, III ('63)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
re:"pre-obit"
had to laugh when Maren wrote that someone thought I was dead,
after reading my pre-obit that I wrote myself. *grin* nice to
know I will/would be missed. *grin*
as for what to call it-----what about "Life Lessons"? since we
are letting others know what we have done with our lives since
graduation, that might be a good choice. just a thought.
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)....ALIVE and WELL in
Bakersfield, CA......temps are in the mid-80's, but triple
digits are "right around the corner", according to the weather
forecasters.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Class of '65 Rocks
Here we are in June... that means Mouton and Murphy ('65) have
probably already started their Birthday Tour... I think they are
doing LA, Portland, Phoenix, Seattle, Boise, Salt Lake,
Albuquerque, Denver, Dallas, and finishing up in Santa Monica...
yes it's tough being stars but you know those girls can take
it... I just hope the realize that there are other birthdays in
June other than theirs and particularly other '65ers who are
near and dear to our hearts... One a them guys is a long time
friend and I certainly hope he has a wonderful birthday on June
10, 2009... Please give a big
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Duncan Sinclair ('65)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: pre obit
Maren, How about "my obit before I die"?
Bomber cheers,
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where the weather is actually
pretty nice for early June
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Another Installment
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090610-314-321.htm
To All Bombers,
Another installment of 8. A word about the captions. It would
add something to the images but it's time. I simply do not have
the time to add that bit of info. Names add savor to the images
and give them life. That is why I ask Who are these guys? When
Bombers tell me it's my Dad, Mom, Sis or Bro I feel good for
doing it. So Thanks for poring over the pictures and giving me
your stories.
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/11/09
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7 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Dick McCoy ('45), Phil Gant ('54)
"Pappy" Swan ('59), Helen Cross ('62)
Tom Hemphill ('62), Gary Behymer ('64)
Dave Miller ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jay Butler ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Darlene Minard ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Aeschliman ('60)
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>>From: Dick McCoy (the Tin Can Class of '45)
Re: old
As I am among the oldest contributors to this snazzy publication,
I have a few comments re the ongoing aging commentary. I have
read many of the very thoughtful discourses thereof. I am very
intrigued with how Pappy Swan ('59) (an excellent nickname for
this discussion), has framed the difference between the verb to
feel and the noun feeling. I am also impressed with how he faces
aging limitations and his approaches therein.
For my part, I have noticed a great deal of loss in what I can do
year to year. For instance, a short dozen years ago we built an
addition and a new roof on hour home on Camano Is. The contractor
was a one-man operation who hired helpers as needed. I signed on
as a helper for two reasons, to save money and to see if I could
still do the work. I did very well, thank you, but I am not sure
of the savings.
There is no way I could do that today. I am very aware of my
physical limitations and that to ignore them is to court
disaster. My dog Nellie has to be satisfied with shorter walks. I
exercise but with limits. Like Pappy, I realize that even what I
do now will have to be curtailed in the future.
As for the numbers game; like dog years, forget it. I have heard
of an 81 year old climbing Mt. Rainier. On the other hand, I know
some that are ensconced in old folks' homes sitting and nodding
all day. Happily I am neither. I don't want to climb mountains
any more, and I fancy myself as competent (sort of).
There are, naturally, ups and downs to my age. Physically, see
above. And my memory fails me from time to time. However, my
lovely memories don't. There are also the aches and pains, which
I solve with a Tylenol from time to time. I learn to ignore the
little things. The most disturbing down is the loss of my dearest
friends and alas, there have been many.
On the up side is the fact that I am a sixteen-year survivor of
cancer, prostate and small cell. That's up? you might say. Of
course it is. I get frequent medical attention, which keeps
things going. Also I can thank myself for quitting smoking 33
years ago and drinking in 1989. If I hadn't done those things, I
would have been on the other side of the grass years ago. For the
small things, Ida drives most of the time. I now get to see what
our countryside looks like. With age I receive some deference
such as nice young ladies opening the door for me. Some
traditionalists don't like that but I am always pleased. In fact,
I think I am getting fairly spoiled. What the heck, that comes
with the whining.
-Dick McCoy (from the Tin Can Class of 1945)
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>>From: Phil Gant ('54)
Re: Don Sorenson's Pic #321
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090610-314-321.htm
The gent in the first row without a tie and holding his hat in
one hand and the Safety Award plague with his other is my dad
Charlie Gant, Sr. Thanks for sharing Don!
-Phil Gant ('54)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: An alternative to Pre-obits
Perhaps the term, "Pre-obit," should be replaced by "Once-over."
Any of us who are going to go to the trouble to write a currently
so-called, "Pre-obit," are obviously going to describe ourselves,
as we would like to be remembered, by giving ourselves a fairly
favorable ... "Once-over." However, we all know that once we are
gone, there is no guarantee that our own version of our "pre-
obit" will be further used ... as others may see us a bit
differently from how we now prefer to see and describe ourselves.
But, keep in mind that that street runs both ways. And, there is
a certain potential danger of these pre-obits starting something
that could get out of hand. Picture this scenario where a Bomber
writes and posts his/her pre-obit. Someone takes issue with what
one writes about oneself ... and counters with a "Whaaat-
obit?" ... and, well, ... you see the possibilities of where this
could all go, so exercise caution and work on thickening skin in
strategic locations ... just in case.
Consequently, when the personal write and rewrite of the "once-
over" is perfected to one's eternal satisfaction, it should
probably be stipulated in one's will, that "that particular
version" and it only, is to be read ... at least "once over"
their remains, ashes, or memory. Hence, once again with emphasis,
... the "Once-over!" This would provide the mechanism for all of
us to vastly improve ourselves in future memories ... right now,
by giving ourselves a creative "once-over."
This should work to further enhance and guarantee the lasting
memory for any Bomber, because surviving Bombers would be more
prone toward occasionally saying things like, "ONCE OVER a couple
of (insert favorite beverage here), I heard this story about
(insert Bomber's name here)..." To which the other Bombers in the
discussion would respond (in unison), "Well, (his or her) "Once-
over" said..."
-George "Pappy" Swan ("59) ~ Burbank, WA
where I'm struggling with and dragging out the
writing of my own "pre-obit once-over," 'cause I
just know, its probably gonna perturb some people
somewhere. So, I want to get it, just right! And,
I'm admiring Linda Reining ('64) for joining the
likes of Mark Twain, who is supposed to have said
something like, "The rumors of my death have been
greatly exaggerated."
P. S. Thanks Maren for the four possible leads
toward some of our missing '59 classmates. I'm in
pursuit of the missing persons now, with my large
magnifying glass and hat with two pointy ends. If I
can just get "My Dear Watson" to stop writing these
further embellishments into his "Pre-obit or Once-
over," for a while, maybe we will find some more of
our classmates.
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
I agree it takes time to title a photo, but would it be possible
to put a year with a photo? They are great.
[MANY of the pictures have no date... I think Don's
guess would be as good as anybody else's guess. - Maren]
To: Rex Davis ('49)
I too remember John Meruca.
Re: Pre Obit
I'm still trying to think of a "pre-obit" title... I guess "Life
so Far" might work...
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ Grandview, IN along the Ohio River,
where they've predicted storms for the entire week, but
so far, they've missed us... VBS goes on, rain or shine...
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>>From: Tom Hemphill ('62)
Re: Life after Richland High School
There have been some attempts in the Sandstorm to steer us toward
stories of our adventures and achievements after high school. The
"pre-obit" tag seems to not be appropriate, so I'll just call my
stories "Life after Richland High School."
For myself, my life since high school evolved to pursuing a
career as a SCUBA diving instructor, dive business entrepreneur,
travel tour guide, charter vessel Captain and to become one of
the top leaders in the industry of diving education. I began
writing my stories a few years ago for my grandkids, who were
always asking me questions about my diving adventures. Of course,
they could care less about the business and career achievements.
They wanted to hear about shark encounters and the stupid stuff
I did underwater, and perhaps some of the special people that I
knew.
Tommy Hemphill's Diving Adventures is a series of stories told
by Tommy about his underwater experiences, including first time
experiences, fun dives with very special people, dumb ideas,
exciting adventures at some of the world's best dive
destinations, a great career that took him to the highest level
in the industry as an instructor, and unique encounters with
marine creatures. Actually, diving became my passion in life, to
the point where logic took the back burner.
From the time I was a very young boy I was attracted to the
water. I loved rivers, lakes, swimming pools and especially the
ocean. As we got a little older and had some freedom to roam
around during the day, Mom would tell us to stay away from the
river because there were undertows that would take us to the
bottom and keep us there. So we went to the river every chance
we got. Sorry Mom.
I learned to swim at age 5 at the big pool in Richland. I took
advantage of every opportunity to go to any pool at any time. I
recall going to the big Richland pool early so I could watch the
pool maintenance guys walk around on the bottom with a large
diving helmet with an air hose connected to a little compressor
on the deck. I was perhaps eight or nine years old then, but he
knew then what I wanted to do when I got older.
Brother Mick ('66) and I grew up watching fish in the many
aquariums that Dad had in the basement. Dad was an Aquatic
Biologist for GE at Hanford, and his hobby was tropical fish.
I can recall spending hours just watching the fish.
I got my first face mask when I was 10 years old. Then I traded
a 45 record for a pair of fins when I was 13 and on my way to
church camp. I believe that I traded "Yakaty Yak, Don't Talk
Back." I think that I made that trade with my friend Mike Brady
('61).
My first book about diving was "The Silent World" by Jacques
Cousteau. I learned a few things about diving physics and
physiology, but more about diving procedures, such as equalizing
pressure in the ears when going underwater.
When the TV show Sea Hunt was on (1957 – 1961) I made certain
that there was nothing in my way to get home to watch every
episode that he could. Lloyd Bridges played the character Mike
Nelson on the show. At the end of every episode, Lloyd Bridges
and Zale Perry would give a little safety and educational speech.
I learned a lot from those lessons, but it was certainly not a
complete diving class.
I'll tell you later about meeting Lloyd Bridges in person and
becoming friends with Zale Perry. I also became good friends with
Al Tillman, who was the technical advisor and instructor for all
of the Sea Hunt episodes.
In 1959 (age 14), while working at the Campbell's Grocery Store
in south end Richland, I made my first big step toward becoming
a SCUBA diver. Larry Moss ('59) was working at the store and he
found an article in a sports magazine about a couple of divers
who spent their summer making money at a lake salvaging stuff
that people lost overboard and off the docks. That triggered the
idea that we could become rich as underwater treasure hunters.
Larry was the idea guy and Jack Rucker ('59) would go along
with anything and I was fearless and clueless. I bought a SCUBA
tank with harness and regulator from an X Navy diver who was a
customer at the store. I had a mask and fins. All I needed was
water. Larry and Jack bought some gear, probably from the Buck
Private surplus store at the Richland Y or the sports shop in
Pasco.
Then we went to a flooded rock quarry, called Quarry Pond just
east of Pasco to become Underwater Treasure Hunters. We got our
gear on and went diving. That was it. No lessons, no skills
to practice and master, no rules, just three guys who were
adventurous and clueless. We put the gear on, stuck our faces in
the water and breathed. I doubt that we ever got more than 10
feet deep, but who would know. None of us had depth gauges and
the visibility was perhaps 3 feet (at best) near the surface.
That first summer we made perhaps a dozen dives in the pond. All
we learned for certain was that when we were done diving we were
really hungry. We always stopped at a roadside hamburger joint on
our way back to Pasco and ate more than usual, which was a lot.
The next summer (1960) we made more dives in the pond, but that
was getting a bit boring. It was still fun, and we went several
times, but there was nothing unusual to explore. All we saw were
more big rocks, some small fish and snails, and occasionally a
fishing lure.
In 1961, Jack and Larry talked to a high school buddy of theirs
who had gone to the University of Washington in Seattle after
their graduation in 1959. He had learned to dive in college and
he had learned about a clear lake that was about 60 miles north
of the Tri-Cities. Corral Lake was pretty clear, but it was also
pretty cold.
Jack and Larry rented wet suits, but I did not have the money, so
I decided to tough it out. No problem – I had been in cold water
before in the river. I did buy a depth gauge, however.
We got to the lake and it was about 100 yards down a trail from
the car to the lake. It was July and about 100° and all sun. The
other guys put their wet suits on at the cars and we made the
walk to the lake with our tanks and other stuff. As soon as we
got to the water, the other guys jumped in to cool off. I thought
it was pretty funny. I was hot, but not that hot.
Then we made our dive. The first few feet were pleasant, and then
we hit the thermocline (an abrupt change in water temperature).
My dive buddies felt the relief and I felt the pain. My skin
turned blue and my breathing rate increased significantly.
However, after laughing so hard at my buddies in their wet suits
walking across the desert in the 100° heat, I was not about to
let on that I was becoming an ice cube.
It was very interesting being able to actually see other divers
underwater. Other than in the motel pool in Pasco, this was a
first. The quarry was pretty dark and we never saw each other
there.
The lake was man-made and the bottom had rocks, sagebrush and
rabbit trails. It was fun to cruise along over the bottom and see
lots of stuff. Yes, we had depth gauges this time and we got to
about 40 feet of depth.
It was also fun to get back to the beach and the warm sun.
After the summer of 1962 I did not do any diving again until
1966. After high school graduation in 1962 I was broke so I sold
my gear to Ronny Hogland ('62) a classmate and friend of mine.
My First Saltwater Dive - 1966:
I was working as a welder on the construction of a large oil rig
that was to be floated from the Vancouver Shipyards to Cook Inlet
in Alaska. I met Billy Henderson, a welder, and we became good
friends. Billy had done a lot of diving in California and he was
anxious to get involved with diving again.
We were working long hours on the night shift, 6 PM to 6 AM (12
hours a day) seven days a week, and making a lot of money. Billy
took me to a dive shop (Underwater Sports) on Powell Blvd. in
Portland and I bought a custom White Stag wet suit.
Then we went to Goddat Sports in North Portland on Grand Ave. I
signed over a full payroll check to Carroll Goddat and told him
I wanted that much stuff. I got a new tank, backpack, regulator,
mask, fins, snorkel, depth gauge, goody bag, spear gun and other
stuff until the money was gone. Jack Rucker was with us and he
bought all of his gear as well.
We went to Lake Merwin a few times and that was a lot of fun.
Billy taught us a few things that we needed to know, like
clearing the face mask, clearing the ears (we had learned that
before) removing and clearing the regulator and a couple of other
things.
Then we decided that we needed to make a saltwater dive. We were
told at the dive shop to go to Hood Canal in Puget Sound. So when
work slowed down a bit and we could get a day off, we went to
Hood Canal for the day. We had no clue where to go, so we drove
around until we found a public beach. We made one dive, but it
was not too impressive. It was shallow, the water tasted salty
(duh) and we spent more time on the surface looking for deeper
water. But we did see some fish and crab and some other things
that we could not identify.
Jack got pretty pooped and I had to assist him back to the beach.
We did a lot of surface swimming and that is not good with a tank
on your back. That was also back in the days before we had any
type of flotation devises like we use today.
My First Commercial Dive - 1966
The first oil rig that we were building at the shipyards (the
Monopod) was ready for launch into the Columbia River. The
company, American Pipe & Construction, had made a lot of special
arrangements for this launch and transfer to Alaska. The rig was
150 feet tall and the pontoons would draft 16 feet, so water
level was a big issue. They had the timing set so that a few
hours before high tide the Army Corp of Engineers would open up
Bonneville Dam to assist with a very high water level for the
launch. After the launch they would close the dam so that at low
tide the rig would be able to make it under the I-5 Bridge.
During the pre-launch phase they were moving the rig slowly down
the launch ways to get it close to floating, but still secured to
shore. However, the rig stopped sliding. They put pressure on it
but it would not budge.
I overheard a conversation regarding getting a diver to go down
and see what was blocking the launch. They were in a panic
because all of the commercial diving companies in the area were
on jobs and there was no one available for a few days.
So I told my boss that I was a diver and I could take a look
underwater. They had very few choices, so I went home and got my
gear and came back to the shipyard ready to launch my commercial
diving debut. I went down under each cradle that was sliding on
the old WWII shipyard ways and cleaned off sand and other debris.
Then they sent me back with a bucket of thick grease to coat the
Ways. I'm sure that was EPA approved!
I finished the cleaning and greasing and came out of the water. I
felt that I was going to either be a hero or fired. But it worked
just as planned and the launch went off right on schedule. I did
get a little bonus, but knowing what I know now, I should have
received a lot more for my efforts. But it was a good learning
experience and a good story to tell the grandkids.
Well, fellow Bombers, this is the start of a series of stories
about my life as a diver. I would love to share my achievements
and adventures with you. I hope you don't mind.
-Tom Hemphill ('62)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Bomber Bowl Stadium
http://www.ballparkreviews.com/tcities/bomber.htm
I'm way out of my league on this one. Someone want to fill this
fellow in by either responding in the Alumni Sandstorm or him
directly?
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Dave Miller ('67)
Hi Maren: Instead of pre-obit, how about; "If I died tomorrow obit."
-Dave Miller ('67) ~ in cool San Jose, CA Or now known as the
State of Arnold, capitol Arnoldville
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Jack Sinderson ('53), Marguerite Groff ('54)
"Pappy" Swan ('59), Bob Rector ('62)
Helen Cross ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave Sheeley ('67)
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>>From: Jack Sinderson ('53)
Re: Don Sorenson's picture #319
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090610-314-321.htm
The gentleman on the right is my father-in-law, Paul Nussbaum.
He is the father of Janice Nussbaum ('55), Susan ('63) and Skip ('65).
Thanks, Don, for your time and effort.
-Jack Sinderson ('53)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
We have started the process in planning for our 55th reunion. We
had our first meeting and a great group of our classmates joined
us. A lot of enthusiasm, and everyone volunteered to do their
part. There will be another in July. It will be announced in the
Sandstorm. Marilynn Working and I are sort of spearheading this,
and we were very encouraged at the response we had at our
meeting. Not to late to join in the fun.
I noticed that our reunion isn't listed on the Bomber web page
that lists every reunion for this year. I don't know who keeps
that up, but would appreciate having our reunion, in conjunction
with Club 40, added to the list. Thanks.
[Ask and ye shall receive, Marguerite... added...
and when your class gets a website for your
reunion, let me know and I'll add that, too. -Maren]
Not sure I'm ready to do my obituary. I do know that my final
obit will probably be one of those that list those I leave
behind. I don't think it will go as far as listing all my
grandchildren. It would take up a very long column. However,
parents, siblings, 6 children, grandchildren and the total number
of great grandchildren. By that time they could total 50 or more.
My kids all have taken in and adopted lots children who needed
loving homes. It's never boring at family gatherings.
Pappy.. Love the way you talk. You do indeed paint pictures with
your words. Thanks.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: "Tommy Hemphill's" ('62) Life after Richland High School
Tom, keep those installments of "Tommy Hemphill's Diving
Adventures" coming. As you know, you have hit on something here
that is near and dear to my old Bomber heart! When it comes to
diving, our stories share a lot of similarities. I too got my
start as a diver, in my senior year, with some gear purchased
from the sporting goods store in Pasco. Was it called Barry's?
And, my first venture underwater was in Casey Pond, which had an
astounding underwater visibility of "zilch." That may have had
something to do with my later involvement with diving at dams,
water intakes, and in the reservoirs of the Snake and Columbia
River Systems, where my diving philosophy became "Might as well
shut your eyes and do it by "brail" ... 'cause you can't see s_ _ _."
I never got to meet Lloyd Bridges, but in the early sixties,
while stationed at Camp Pendleton, in the Marines, I received my
initial scuba certification from Ed Lorr, in Laguna Beach, CA,
who was a close friend of and did a lot of work with Mr. Bridges.
Years later, as a Fisheries Research Biologist with the National
Marine Fisheries Service, I became the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Unit Diving Officer (later
called a Unit Diving "Supervisor") or UDO (UDS) for inland diving
operations in the pacific northwest, under Bill High's direction.
Along the way, I contributed to the NOAA Diving Manual, the
proceedings of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences, and
even presented a paper at Scripps' Institute of Oceanography.
However, my diving career pales in comparison to yours, as most
of my diving tasks were in addition to my primary duties as a
fish biologist.
I won't steal any more of your "Thunder" except to mention that
you and I crossed paths in 1975 when you were on the Instructor/
Examiner Board for the National Association of Underwater
Instructor's Course at Port Townsend, when I finally decided to
go for my NAUI Instructor rating. You gave me a justifiably hard
time and I learned a great deal from you and the rest of that
collection of instructors. You and I became good friends after
that, and it was only a few years ago that our mutual reading of
and writing to Alumni Sandstorm finally revealed that we were [are]
... both Richland Bombers!
I am sure that there are Bombers out there who have diving
experience, but so far, you and I are the only ones that I am
aware of, who actually worked in the diving field. I would be
interested in other Bombers diving experiences also. Keep those
installments coming Tom. Just reading of your diving adventures
make me feel younger ... again. And, yet another once-over!
Telling and reading these stories are like a "Mulligan in Life,"
and I'm not even a golfer.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA a couple of miles
from old Quarry and Casey Ponds where the underwater
visibility is still pretty much ... zilch.
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>>From: Bob Rector ('62)
Re: Writing your own Obit
Judy ('64) and I enjoyed all the comments about the obit writing.
We thought the "real obit" should go something like this:
Lazy Larry finally passed on yesterday. We're not
sure why he lived so long to bother us all this
time. Everyone knows he didn't have a kind bone in
his body and if you ever needed anything he was the
last person you would go to. That grump had the
sense of humor of a toad.
He hated the outdoors. Never liked to go camping.
He didn't like to fish or hunt. He thought all
sports were the Bain of existence.
He gambled away all the retirement he and Bess had
saved up. She'll never be able to pay off all of he
debts. He will be greatly missed by all the gang at
the county jail.
Anyway, we probably shouldn't speak poorly of the
departed so we've just purchased a head stone:
"Pardon My Dust."
any similarity between this obit and my own is purely coincidental.
-Bob Rector ('62)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
To: Tommy Hemphill ('62)
What great stories about you as a diver... I remember you from a
long way back, and I never figured you as a diver...
-Helen Cross Kirk (also '62 - The Best Class)
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5 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
Anna May Wann ('49), Mike Clowes ('54)
Barbara von Olnhausen ('62), Bill Rulon ('64)
Steve Simpson ('65), Don Sorensen (NAB)
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: Reunions
Maren, like everyone else I appreciate your hard work (and late
hours) keeping us informed about our fellow Bombers. I do keep
wondering about all of these people 10, 15, 20 years younger than
our class talking about being "old". Heck they have a long way
to go to catch up with their fellow Bombers from the '40s.
Incidentally we have over 50 people registered for our reunion
already. There are quite a few of us still working, a lot more
doing charity work. To those younger than us: you only get old if
you let it happen. Enjoy life, we are here for such a short time.
I have two requests – well maybe there are three:
1st – Please list that Class of 1949 is holding its 60th reunion
in conjunction with Club 40. We will have our own private dinner
party Saturday night at the Clarion and then join Club 40 for
music and dancing. Anyone from Class of 1949 that is around and
hasn't received our invitation please e-mail me and I will get
you up to date.
2nd – Will you please list our reunion on the richlandbombers.com
Web-Page
[Done. -Maren]
3rd. "Pappy" you haven't mentioned the elves since the puppy's
arrived. Are they in hiding or are they showing the dogs how to
have a good time?
Our weather in the Seattle area has been great and I get to help
my first and only great grandson celebrate his 1st birthday
tomorrow!!
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: Aging?
I'm not sure if it is a sign of aging, or just plain pride when
I inform my fellow Bombers that my oldest granddaughter is
graduating from college this very Saturday. Unfortunately she
will be a "duck", but, hey, they do support the Green and Gold
(except for the football team; have you really seen those
uniforms?).
And for the record she is sixth in line of succession.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ with grandfatherly pride,
reporting from overcast Mount Angel, OR.
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>>From: Barbara von Olnhausen ('62)
To: Tom Hemphill ('62) / Pappy Swan ('59)
I have enjoyed your stories and admire your abilities. About 25
years ago I took a snorkeling class preparatory to a SCUBA class.
Our class final was to be an ocean dive to gather abalone for a
feed on the beach near Santa Cruz, CA. The instructors told us
"don't eat anything for breakfast that won't fit through the
snorkel - especially don't eat bacon because bacon fat plugs the
snorkel." They also advised us not to get excited if/when we got
seasick - motion of the kelp, fish, etc. would eventually get to
every diver at some point in their diving. Since I've had severe
motion sickness in planes, trains, cars and buses my entire life,
as well as just snorkeling along the surface in Bermuda when a
school of fish quickly flitted past under me, I decided to give
up my diving career in favor of a computer that doesn't move
around on the desk. Were they telling the truth about "all
divers" eventually having some underwater sickness?
-Barbara von Olnhausen ('62)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook
From: Bill Rulon ('64)
Entered: Friday 06/12/2009 2:22:30pm
COMMENTS: None
-Bill Rulon ('64)
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>>From: Steve Simpson ('65)
Re: 2nd Seattle Bombers Event, 8/15/09
Please join us for the second Seattle Bombers Event
DATE: August 15th
TIME: 7pm
LOCATION: Loretta Jensen Kusak's ('65) back yard at her house
on Mercer Island. Email me for directions
The event is potluck and BYOB.
Bring an entre, salad or desert and your favorite beverage.
Paper plates, utensils, cups, iced coolers and chairs will be
provided.
Listen to classic rock mixed by our own Gary Crow ('65).
All Bombers from any class are welcome
This is going to be another great night!
RSVP to me at the above email address
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-Steve Simpson ('65)
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Another installment of 8
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090613-322-329.htm
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/14/09
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4 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice:
Marla Lowman ('55), Patti Jones ('60)
Tom Hemphill ('62), David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gus Keeney ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: James Pedersen ('72)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Jimmie Shipman ('51) and Roberta Adkins ('52)
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>>From: Marla Lowman Kenitzer ('55)
Re: Sacramento Area Bomber Lunch
Just a reminder:
WHEN: Monday, June 22, 2009 at ll:30 am
WHERE: The Firehouse Restaurant, Sacramento, CA
(If you need driving directions, email me)
We look forward to seeing you!!
-Marla Lowman Kenitzer ('55) and Sandy Finney Harvego ('60)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49) 6/13 entry
I met Ann at the first All Bomber Women's Luncheon in Fife, WA
September 2001. (2002 it became All Bomber Luncheon). Ann and I
became friends. She was looking for "roommates" to stay with her
at the Shiloh for Club 40 weekend. I said "I would stay". The
weekend came and I don't remember who was staying with us. The
conversation was going at a fast clip one night. I went to say
something about whatever it was I was talking about and tripped
myself over the word "Older" because I was the youngest Bomber
in the room. I back pedaled when I saw the look on Ann's face
from the word "older". Quickly I changed it to "UPPER CLASSMAN".
What a relief. Everyone liked the words.
So true, everyone older than my year are "Upper Classman", as it
is for all of us. We were shown to respect this the minute we
entered Junior High School by who ever was in the years ahead of
us. Bomber Cheers to all "Upper Classman" who teach us a lot.
To: Tom Hemphill ('62)
Enjoyed every minute of what you wrote about your diving. Keep
the stories coming. Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland
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>>From: Tom Hemphill ('62)
Re: diver's seasickness
To: Barbara von Olnhausen ('62)
Hello Barbara. Thanks for the question, "Were they telling the
truth about "all divers" eventually having some underwater
sickness?"
Short answer - NO, that is not true. Permit me to qualify my
experience and my answer. First, I have trained and certified
more than 3,000 sport divers during my career. I have also
trained, evaluated and mentored more than 800 new diving
instructors (George Swan '59) being one of those persons). I have
made well over 10,000 dives, including training, commercial and
lots for fun. I have never witnessed a diver having an underwater
motion sickness problem. But I have heard some stories about
snorkeling in shallow water where the surface wave action caused
the sand on the bottom to move around and a diver having a
problem with that.
I personally have not had a motion sickness problem on boats,
planes or while diving, but I did have one unique experience in
a cave that got my attention. This was a dive on Grand Bahama
Island at a spot named "Ben's Cave." The cave entrance was
straight down through a big hole in the ground. The surface water
was fresh water, but it mixed with salt water (halocline) at
about 30 feet deep. When we went through the mix, it appeared
oily. When below and looking up through the mix to the light at
the surface, everything was out of focus and somewhat colorful.
It was a pretty cool experience, and I can envision how that may
cause some divers to get disoriented and perhaps a bit seasick.
I hope that George Swan ('59) can share his experiences and
thoughts as well.
Thanks Barbara. Perhaps there are some other Bombers out there
with some questions.
-Tom Hemphill ('62)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Flag Day/Big kid birthday
I had a revelation this morning or last night... Big Kids aren't
born as big kids... well I mean some are big babies... No I mean
large as babies... but they start out having to eat at the little
kids' table and grow in to the big kids' table... now that was
probably obvious to most of you but it went right over my head...
Like I was thinking that when the birthday boy was a little kid,
other kids like Ginger Warford ('55) and Jerry Reed ('55-RIP)
were the big kids... it's kinda like when I was really little
over on Haines living next to Jerry and the rest of his family, I
could beat up a whole bunch of kids... then one day my mom told
me several of those kids were older than I was and I couldn't
beat them up any more because they were "bigger" than I was... so
if you can tune in to that kind of twisted thinking you can see
that it was almost a shock to me when the revelation hit me...
Now the big kid is a very special friend of mine, as are the rest
of his family members... he is one a my heroes... I mean he just
bought a new motor cycle for cripes sake... now I'd say that's
pretty cool for a kid as big as he is... (not in size in age...
keep your mind a little twisted)... Anyway, not only is the 14th
of June his Birthday, it's also Flag day... In fact, I just
replaced my flag which flies night and day (yes I know about the
rule about having a light on it at night)... only I replaced it
with "76" Flag like the one I flew for the year 1976... so it's
his birthday and he can do what he wants to so
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gus Keeney('57)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>Steve Fowler ('70) ~ 11/18/51 - 5/15/09
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/15/09
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Gus Keeney ('57), Tom Hemphill ('62)
Ann McCue ('63), David Rivers ('65)
Linda McKnight ('65), Gary Behymer ('64)
Rick Maddy ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nadine Smith ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy Mouton ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Debbie Lien ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Eileen O'Neil ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jo Heidlebaugh ('74)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
I want to thank all the Bombers and friends that sent me the
birthday notes that helped my 70th go a lot smoother!!!!!
We had a great run up into the Cascades yesterday. We were way up
the Little Nachese River Road. When We were coming back to 410,
we were starting to get sprinkled on. We decided not to go up to
the Chinook Pass Summit and when we started down we really got
some rain, snow and hail!!!! We were really glad we were heading
back down when a snow plow went roaring by us going up the
pass!!!!!! I'm going to have to invent windshield wiper for my
bubble shield on my helmet!!.
-Gus Keeney ('57) ~ From Overcast West Richland
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>>From: Tom Hemphill ('62)
Tommy Hemphill's Diving Adventures – part 2
Well, I've had some great responses from fellow Bombers from my
previous entry about getting started with my life and eventual
career as a diver. I think that perhaps this is a good time to
try and recall and tell a few stories about some other Bombers
who I have been diving with.
Re: Larry Moss ('59) and Jack Rucker ('59)
The first Bombers that I went diving with were Larry and Jack,
and one of their friends (I do not recall his name) who took us
to Corral Lake in 1961. I told that story in part 1, but there is
more about Jack.
In 1966, while working at the Vancouver Shipyards building
offshore oil rigs, Jack and I did a lot of local lake and river
diving. On one particular dive in the Clackamas River, at a place
called "High Rocks," a popular swimming area, Jack found a dead
lamprey (an eel like sucker fish.) As Jack was probing the dead
lamprey with a stick, I came up behind him and grabbed his leg.
I thought it was funny, but Jack was not amused. He forgave me,
however. Jack had to forgive me for a lot of stupid stuff that I
did in those days.
Re: Mike Taylor ('62)
Mike had taken diving classes in college. Mike was out of school
for the summer of 1966 and he came to work with me on the oil
rigs for a couple of months. I recall that Mike bought a big Voit
spear gun and was anxious to give it a try. Well, he did try it
on land first, and found out that when the spear got to the end
of the string and the rubber shock cord, it came right back at
him. Bad idea. Mike went on active duty for the National Guard,
so we did not go spear fishing that summer. It must have been
1967 when we finally went to Potlatch Park on Hood Canal (Puget
Sound) and went diving. Mike speared a big skate (looks like a
sting ray) and had to drag it back to shore. We probably tried to
eat it, but I do not know if we actually swallowed anything. Oh
well, it was a fun dive and makes a good story.
Re: Mick Hemphill ('66)
My brother Mick was in the Navy and stationed in Bremerton
in 1970. He took some diving classes and as soon as he was
certified, we got together and did some diving. Mick met Tom Hink
in the diving class. Tom had a 36-foot charter fishing boat that
he wanted to use for diving. I made him a custom diving ladder
out of welded pipe and we began diving a lot in Puget Sound. We
took the vessel (the Doris-L) to Anacortes so we could dive the
San Juan Islands. I recall one very special dive that I took
brother Mick on to Castle Island at the south end of Lopez
Island. The visibility was great and we gathered a lot of big
rock scallops. Our prime motivation for diving then was to gather
seafood. In addition to scallops, we got abalone, crab and
lingcod. We ate well.
Brother Mick came up to Friday Harbor (San Juan Islands) for
a visit in 1991 when we had our dive store and boat charter
business there. We took our inflatable (the rubber duck) for a
dive to the Cactus Islands. It was just Mick and me. We anchored
the boat on the south side of the big Cactus Island and made a
beautiful dive through a huge kelp forest. We saw lots of fish
and gathered a few abalone for dinner. It was a great dive
with my little brother and it was the last time we made a dive
together. Perhaps we will dive together again somewhere in the
tropics.
I guess that I should tell you a little bit about diving in a
giant kelp forest. The first time that I explored a kelp forest
was in the San Juan Islands in 1968. At first I was stressed a
bit because I guess that I had the feeling that the kelp would
wrap around me and trap me on the bottom. However, I learned how
to navigate through the forest and I learned to appreciate the
variety of marine life that lived there. The surface canopy of
large "fronds" (leaf –like attachments) creates the cover for
the forest and reef. Kelp forests are recognized as one of the
most productive ecosystems on earth. Once a diver learns how to
maneuver and navigate through the forest, it becomes a wonderland
full of all kinds of interesting and colorful marine creatures.
Re: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
I met George Swan ('59) sometime in the early 1970s. After I was
certified as a NAUI Instructor in 1971, I became very involved
with the association and the leaders in the Seattle area. I know
that I met several divers from the Tri-Cities who were affiliated
with NOAA and who participated in the annual symposiums in
Seattle. Beginning in 1972 I was on the staff and a seminar
presenter at some of the events sponsored by NOAA and NAUI. By
1975, the year that George attended his NAUI Instructor Course, I
was lecturing, training and evaluating candidates who wanted to
become certified NAUI Instructors.
George and I got to know each other during that summer at the
course at Port Townsend. I'm sure that I gave George a hard time
and some grief, but he passed with flying colors. I knew George
as a science guy, so I really challenged him. Had I known that he
was also U.S. Marine, I would have bowed down and begged for my
life. I'm sure now that behind that cute little smile that George
has, he was thinking "If that Hemphill dude gives me any more
grief, I'll just break his little neck." I'm glad that we became
good friends.
OK George, you can tell your side of the story now.
Re: Marcia Miller Neff ('62)
In 1975, Marcia and Doug took diving lessons from me at my store
in Vancouver, WA. We made a few training dives and then we went
to the Island of Kauai for a couple of weeks of tourist stuff and
some diving as well. We enjoyed the clear, blue, warm water and
we saw a lot of very colorful tropical fish.
Re: Don Funderburg ('63)
We all knew Don as a gymnastic guy. He was great in high school
and college. Don took scuba lessons from me in 1977. Don was
working with Continental Airlines and was able to fly off to some
pretty cool tropical destinations for diving. On such trip was to
Truk Lagoon in the Pacific where there are dozens of sunken ships
from WWII. That was a highlight of Don's diving adventures.
I hope that Don takes the time to share some of his experiences
with us.
Re: Toby Elliott ('64)
Toby was also a gymnastic guy. After college, he moved to
Vancouver and was a high school teacher and coach. Toby, along
with his wife, sister-in-law, brother-in-law and perhaps some
other friends and family, took scuba lessons from me. They did
do some NW diving, but they really liked to head for the tropics,
especially Tahiti, for their diving adventures.
Perhaps Toby will share some of his diving adventures with us as
well.
I'm sure that there are other Bombers that I have been diving
with, or at least had on our charter boat in the San Juan
Islands. I was a licensed Captain for 10 years through the 1990s
in the San Juan Islands. I know that we had a lot of divers come
from the Tri-Cities to dive with us. There must be some Bombers
out there who will remember me taking them diving. I sure hope
that they have good memories.
Well, that's it for part 2. I'll write some more later.
-Tom Hemphill ('62)
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>>From: Ann McCue Hewett ('63)
Re: Picture #321
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090610-314-321.htm
This is a first, at least in several years, since I have written.
I have enjoyed checking out the Don Sorenson (NAB) series in
hopes of seeing some face from my past. Today was my lucky day.
Picture #321 I believe the man in the front row, far right, is
Homer Money. He was our "uncle" since we lived so far from blood
relatives. Homer and Mary Money lived 2 doors down on Whitten in
our early years in Richland. They were dear people, RIP.
Keep up the good work. I don't visit the Alumni Sandstorm often,
but do enjoy checking in once in a while.
-Ann McCue Hewett ('63) ~ Abilene, TX trying to stay
cool where things are heating up---102 and steamy
yesterday.. We are having Houston weather, and that
isn't a good thing. At least we know things will
cool off in mid-September and the humidity will
lessen way before that!
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Let the festivities begin... or continue... or... whatever
Here it is boyz n girls... the big day... have no clue when
they began their birthday party but the birthday girl today
(June 15th) is one of the dynamic June duo... party girls
extraordinary... now I gotta say that this birthday may be in the
middle of June but word has it these two girls can really make
a mess of a whole town... if you see them comin better step
aside... alotta men didn't and well... you know how that goes...
one fista iron... the other one steel and all that...to tell you
the truth I think this girl could wear me out in about a half an
hour... I can't keep up with her at all when she comes to town...
problem is, when the birthday girl and her pal start their
celebration... the summer tour doesn't bring them to Richland
very often so the rest of us '65ers hafta do without them... the
Birthday girl did make it to R2K... caused a bit of a stir in
Ellen ('63) and Myra's ('65) room... she and Jackson ('65)... I
won't say how... I will say that when Mary Lou ('65) was said
to be near by, the rest of us scrammed... by the time ML got
there... we were lounging in chairs... she ran the Birthday girl
and Jack out... and turned to me and thundered (I'm sure it was
thunder) "who are you!" "I'm david rivers" I squeaked, shaking
and quivering (The secret love of my life was about to squeeze
the life out of me)... "WHO?" she demanded (I swear I thought I
was the cowardly lion in the presence of the great and powerful
Oz)... I was just waiting for a flying monkey to snatch me up and
take me away... (oh ee oh... yo ho)... Simpson said "you know...
David Rivers"... it didn't help... it would be years before I
could face her again... there she was in all her radiance... like
Wonder Woman... I don't recall the rest... later... during the
group picture ('65er group) I KNOW the birthday girl tried to
goose me... she and her Birthday Partner ('65) also made it to
the 40th and they had darned well set aside their little party
Tour to grace us at the 45th! So if ya ain't guessed by now...
the birthday girl with a back side that rivals Connie's ('65)
is havin' a birthday so
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Cathy Mouton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
Lots of fun stuff happening in the Portland Vancouver area.
Re: "AKA" Anniversary
On June 27th, Bob ('54) and Karyl Carlson will be celebrating
their 50th wedding anniversary in Silverton, OR at the First
Christian Church and all Bombers and family are invited. The
festivities start at 1:00. Bob and Karyl's children are planning
the event. I hope some of you will be able to be there. Please
let me know.
Re: Bomber Picnic
Please note our Bomber Picnic has been scheduled (finally) and
will be at the Hemphill Farm, Battleground Washington (Tom and
Linda Hemphill host and hostess extraordinaire).
WHEN: Saturday, August 15
TIME: 11:30 until ??????
WHAT TO BRING: A dish to share.
Also adult beverages are welcomed.
Please think about anyone and everyone who might like to attend.
Re: Pre-obit stuff
I am glad we are thinking of a new name. How about - Outline of
My Life Story. And, don't hold your breath about getting mine
anytime soon. I am too busy experiencing my life to have the
time to write about it. Hubby and I and Sunny the Pomeranian, are
heading on a road trip to Montana to visit Flathead Lake, Glacier
Park, and then over to Lewistown and Billings to see relatives.
Denny [hubby] hasn't seen much of Montana other than what we
drove through on our way to Sturgis, SD two years ago, so this
is a much anticipated vacation for both of us.
Bomber Hugs,
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65) ~ from sunny Tigard, OR
Just one week until the 25th Anniversary Tigard
Balloon Festival. On Father's Day, there is a car
show, where we will have ours on display – a 2003
Mustang Cobra convertible (red of course). Come on
out and visit!! Only $5.00 admission.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Saw this one listed on eBay today.
1940's Childs School Chair Original Government Tag Wood - Richland WA
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Music
I had this sent to me. Not sure if this came around in the Alumni
Sandstorm yet, but if it did, sorry I missed it. The jukebox on
the right is good. Each year has about twenty songs on the juke.
And much more... for those that have not received this in the
email merry-go-round yet, enjoy.
http://upchucky.com/Home.html
http://upchucky.com/music-jukes/1967/player.html
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim McKeown ('53), Mike Clowes ('54)
Marla Jo Lowman ('55), Patti Jones ('60)
Cliff Cunningham ('62), Jim Hamilton ('63)
Ray Stein ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Maryanne Greninger ('67wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marcia Miller ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharon Lovinger ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jan Bell ('64)
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>>From: Jim McKeown ('53)
Re: Anniversary
Today, June 16th, is the celebration of Edna and my 53rd
Anniversary. Although she is a Clover Park grad, class of '54,
she was made an honorary Bomber by the class of '53, and hangs
the Plaque honorably in the study. Edna has not missed a reunion
since the first one in 1963. Man, where does the time go?? We
met at Wasu, where she was a sorority sister of Norma Loescher
Boswell ('53), and I was a Theta Chi. Four kids (in the first 5
years), and 7 grandchildren later, we are enjoying the retirement
life. Edna has been a world traveler for over 27 years...
to every continent except Antarctic... and in those days she
travelled by herself. Now, in retirement, she has to take me
along... hopefully, I don't cramp her style, but she is a wizard
to travel with and still the best looking tour guide I know.
I love ya Babe!!!
-Jim McKeown ('53) ~ from sunny Sacramento where we will have
our Bomber luncheon next Monday
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: Anniversary plans
Yes, as was reported in yesterday's Alumni Sandstorm, my wife,
Karyl, and I will be celebrating our 50th anniversary on
Saturday, June 27th, 1 PM at the Silverton First Christian
Church. The hall has been rented and the daughters-in-law are
working on the program and food. The only thing that could
upset the apple cart would be a funeral at the church (they take
precedence no matter what).
If you are planning on coming, please let me know so that I can
provide the providers with a more accurate head count. Want to
make sure there's enough food to go around.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ in sunny and mild Mount
Angel, OR
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>>From: Marla Jo Lowman Kenitzer ('55)
Re: Bomber Luncheon Pics - Sacramento Area
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-Sac/00.html
These are the pics from our March 10, 2009 luncheon at the
Firehouse in Sacramento.
-Marla Jo Lowman Kenitzer ('55)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon - Richland
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-ALL/00.html
The luncheon was a big hurrah that it has been going for four
years. Same place.
First time was Nancy Stull Jewell ('59) and Betty Bell Norton
('51) daughter Paula Norton Henry ('78). Paula said "next time
she was bringing her daughter who graduated in 1998". Always like
it when the young Bombers show up.
We do not do introductions any more but do announcements. I did
suggest a Thank you to Betty Bell Norton ('51) who is President
of the Seniors who do all there get events at the Senior Center
at Howard Amon Park. She rarely gets to the luncheons because she
is so busy.
(Please note her Bomber Year and age). My apologies for not
introducing Marilyn Working Highstreet ('54) and her volunteer
work for Cancer. Burt Pierard ('59)and his volunteer for History
of Richland, B Reactor and the Richland Village group. I do not
know all their titles but I do know they quietly go on serving
the Community of Richland. Then there is other kinds of
volunteer. Mary Judd Hinz ('60) and her husband Ron do service
for the Corvair Club. Glen Rose ('58) and wife Carol ('62
Sunnyvale, CA) are not hesitant to lend a hand anywhere. I know
because they have been very helpful to me. I do not think there
isn't a thing Glen can't fix. Carol is always right with him if
he needs help. Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63) and her husband Lance
Hartman ('60) volunteer for the City of Richland by checking
homes that have turned in paper work stating they will be out of
town. Marguerite Geoff Tompkins ('54) A great thank you to all
Bombers who do their volunteer work. Fred Klute ('58) Train Club.
Barbara Isakson Rau, Club 40 Historian. (Note to Maren: I
haven't searched the Bomber website to see if there is a list of
Bomber volunteers, what they do, how long they have done it and
where. Would be nice to have it happen. Might help others decide
they want to and what kind of volunteer they want to do.)
[Patti - Go ahead and start that website. -Maren]
Attendance: All who were mentioned in the paragraphs were at the
luncheon: Pat Dorris Trimble ('65) Betty McElhaney Hudspeth ('57)
and husband Jon Hudspeth ('52) Lorin St. John ('55) Lorin helped
on the Richland Theater last year, and wife Phyllis St. John
('70, Glacier High school Seattle), "Em" DeVine ('52) Dave Rhodes
('52WB) Renton High School, Wife Alice Rhodes ('57 Colville High
School), Larry Belt ('57) and wife Dona McCleary Belt ('54), I'm
sure Dona and Larry do a lot of volunteer or have. Do not know
what that is right now. They do attend Bomber games through the
year. Missy Keeney ('59) who I know helps Burt out with his
volunteer work. There may be something else I don't know about.
Her singing has kept her very busy. Patti Jones Ahrens ('60), I
have done endless volunteering through out the years. Taking a
break right now, except for the All Bomber Luncheon - Richland.
Until next month. Come join us for the outstanding Bomber get-
together full of fun and laughter.
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA
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>>From: Cliff Cunningham ('62)
Re: Picture #321
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090610-314-321.htm
Like Ann McCue Hewett ('63), I haven't written in a long time,
but I do read the Sandstorm daily.
I am currently enjoying Tom Hemphill's ('62) stories.
Another member of the group in picture #321 is Charlie Mathis,
top left back row. Charlie, like so many others, was a
"surrogate" father. He and my dad taught Mike, Bob and me how to
hunt birds.
We spent many weekends out in the fields hunting dove, duck,
geese and pheasants.
-Cliff Cunningham ('62)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
She was sweet sixteen on the 16th about forty seven years ago,
which should make her eligible for the Senior Citizen discount
at Denny’s. There aren't many people who I find more entertaining
than our Birthday Girl, But Happy Birthday to Jan Bell ('64), or
whatever her name is this week, month or year.
You and David be careful up there in the woods, that’s a lot of
Tiki Torches to put on your cake.
-jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Ray Stein ('64)
Re: Old Age Palindrome
"Nurtures old age to lay, as is, fit.
Ah, we fill life - 'not now'.
Do ghosts all list 'old as dirt'?
(Now oh wit is a wrong)
Nor was it I who won't rid sad lots - ill lasts.
Oh God, won't one fill life - 'what ifs'?
I say a lot, egad, lose rut run!"
How true! Many of us, fit and able, just lay around, wanting to
do something, but we say, "not now". Just realize that we're not
all going to be "old as dirt" when we die (no kidding). Unfair or
wrong as it might be, neither you nor I can get rid of the ills
and sadness of the world. So, do we fill our lives with "what
ifs", or do we get out of our ruts and do something!
-Ray Stein ('64) ~ Mead, WA
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: wow... June is really a birthday month
So I've been awfully busy lately... that's a good thing but
haven't really been able to keep up with my emails... when this
trial is over I will be headed for the LA Roadster Show...
ahhhhhhhh poor guy... yeah I know... anyway, as I was walking
back from court this evening I was thinking about the Birthday
girl... kinda like some compliments to one person can seem like
you are not as fond of others as you are of the person of whom
you are speaking... but it's not like that... all thru school the
birthday girl was one of those people that just makes it pleasant
to know them... that doesn't mean you don't like being around
others or that it isn't pleasant it's just that some kids stick
out in your mind... kids like Number 32 ('63), Number 10 ('64),
Kenny Dall ('64) (hey... pop quiz... what was his nick name in
school? How did he get it? )... Mills (Jo Miles) ('64)... Dave
Simpson ('63), Billy Roulon ('64), Steve Denler ('64), Connie
Dame ('65), Cecilia Bennett ('65)... and on and on the list just
grows and grows... the birthday girl was one of those and I think
much as many others, I just enjoyed being in school with her...
I'm sure we could all compile a similar list of kids it's just
nice to know... so before my list contains every kid in school
lemme wish Jan Bell ('64) a HAPPY BIRTHDAY on June 16th!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Maryanne Greninger Merritt ('67wb)
Re: Picture #322 photo on 6/13/09
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090613-322-329.htm
I was so pleased to see a photo of my father, Alden B. Greninger,
on photo #322 on June 13th. I've been hoping to see a photo of
him. Thanks!
-Maryanne Greninger Merritt ('67wb)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/17/09
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9 Bombers and Andy Perdue sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Anna May Wann ('49)
Marilynn Working ('54), Patti Jones ('60)
Vicki Smith ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Bill Wingfield ('67)
Shannon Chapman ('84), Andy Perdue (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Ehlers ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Sams ('65)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Dick Boehning & Linda Belliston ('63)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
To: Jim McKeown ('53) and Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Congrats. Your wives must be saints to put up with the likes of
you two for that many years, a combined 103. No wonder Edna
traveled so.
My wife Ida, (another saint) and I traveled over to her home town
Cashmere, to celebrate our 55th. We went to Ohme Gardens to visit
again the place where we were to be married, but was rained out.
We also visited the church where it did happen. A pleasant
remembrance.
To: Ray Stein ('64)
A neat doggerel, but I can't place it. Also I miss the
palindrome, I must be getting old.
-Dick McCoy ('45)
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49),
Sorry to have to report that I received an e-mail from Maxine
Anderson notifying us that her husband William (Jerry) Anderson ('49)
passed away May 31st due to prostate cancer. We will want to be
sure and get this into the DustStorm also.
They lived in Port Orchard, but I could not pull up a newspaper
from that area and get the obituaries to give us more information
about services, etc.
Any of you that need Maxine’s address to send a sympathy card
please e-mail me and I will send the info to you.
Re: Divers
On another note I am utterly fascinated by the divers. I never
learned to swim (can't stand water over my face and head. I can
do the side stroke and that's about all) and I can only imagine
what a wonderful world you are seeing, you make it sound so
breathtaking. Please continue with more of your stories.
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49) ~ Another beautiful day
in Bothell, but they say the rain is not too far in the
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
Re: '54 in '09 Class reunion
As we promised, we had our first meeting to plan the 55th class
reunion for our class of '54. I know Marguerite Groff Tompkins
('54) mentioned it a few days ago.
We have reserved the Richland Community Center in the Activity
Room on Saturday, September 12th from 2-4 PM. Then we will go
back to the Clarion Hotel for the Saturday evening activities.
Many thanks to Ginny Weyerts Wendland ('54), Walt Wendland ('55),
Dona McCleary Belt ('54), Jeannette Duncan Mefford ('54), Shirley
Strege Bigelow ('54), Norma Myrick Nunamaker ('54), Bob Carlson,
aka Mike Clowes ('54), Karyl Carlson (spouse, NAB), John
Nageley ('54) and of course Marguerite Groff Tompkins. We enjoyed
the pizza and soda at Round Table Pizza in Richland. Our next
meeting is July 28th at 1 PM, same place. Anyone wanting to come
and help is welcome.
Some of the things we have already planned on will be some
dancers; group pictures; bio mini book; snacks; and many door
prizes. So... please plan on making this celebration, wherever
you are, and we will have plenty of spare time to share memories.
Speaking of memories... I will be putting together a mini bio
booklet again this time and am asking all of our classmates to
send me a short review of your last 5 years. Many things change
with us at this age and we want to keep up with everyone. If you
know of a classmate who does not have Internet, or even if they
don't plan on coming to the reunion, please notify them to send
me something i.e. Updated address, e-mail, phone etc. And what
has happened in their family. We want to keep the connection with
all our '54 Bombers!! Send your information to my e-mail address
and hopefully we will have a lot to read about!
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54), Co-chair for the class reunion...
here in Pasco at 90° today!
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon - Richland
I apologize Marguerite Geoff Tompkins ('54). In my entry some how
I chopped off what I know you volunteer for is Club 40. My entry
was so different than what I thought it was going to be. My
memory of what I had heard or knew from being around the Bombers
was quite a surprise. Enjoyed every minute of it. If I made other
mistakes let me know, Bombers, because I will correct them.
When I first moved back to the area I was amazed at the amount of
giving that went on in this area. Yes, there was lots of giving
in areas where I had lived but this seemed abundantly more. I
mentioned this to my cousin Glenna Hammer Moulthrop ('66) and
she said, "look back at Richland when we grew up". Giving and
helping was every where.
I accept Maren, with your guidance, doing the Volunteer section
of the website. Now that I am semi-retired it will give me a new
challenge as I am not computer adept at some things. So where do
I begin?
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA Six miles from
Columbia High School, AKA Richland High School.
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>>From: Vicki Smith Adkins ('63)
Re: Don Sorenson's Picture #321
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090610-314-321.htm
I believe the man standing on the top right hand corner may be
Jack Christiansen. His is the father of Bonnie ('58) Terry ('61).
-Vicki Smith Adkins ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Sanders - Jacobs Field...
Tri-City Braves/Angels/Atoms/A's/Padres/Triplets/Ports
http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/park.cgi?id=WA008
Fantastic site! Several years ago Teresa DeVine Knirck ('64)
asked some questions about the Tri-City Braves that I could not
answer. I'm thinking the answer IS in the above or related sites,
if only I could remember the questions!
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Boy am I a dumb bunny
Ok... all in all I've had a pretty darned good life... I've
always said that pretty much the only thing I've ever lacked was
ambition... I've done most of the things I've wanted to do...
have no unfinished bucket list that I really need to do... have
been lucky enough to have owned pretty much all the cars I've
ever wanted... struck out here and there but all in all I'm ok...
BUT... as I look back on my younger days I can see a huge glaring
omission... now... there are a few Richland Historical sites that
have been important to us during our lives... I'm sure some have
changed over the years... but they pretty much remain the same...
the Columbia, the Snake and the Yakima, the train bridge the
islands, Hanford, the Uptown, the three theaters, the drive ins,
Curly's, the roller rink, Zip's, Tastey Freeze after a swim at
the big pool, Riverside Park (nka Howard Amon (sp)), Columbia
Park and the drags, Flattop, the Spudnut Shop and many more...
now that last one has been important to us all since I think
1947... In fact, when I come home for the '65er gathering, I'll
be bringing a copy of a newsprint mag with our own Jimmy
Heidlebaugh ('65) in his "Spudnut Racing" car and frame it for
the Ghirardo Family... therein lies my sin of omission... the
Spudnut shop... now had I been more of a thinker and a schemer in
my youth (not sure how I could have been more... but given my big
mistake I was not the legend I was in my own mind)... if I'd been
thinking more clearly... there is one girl I should have made a
point of dating... oh I took a shot at one of Bob McDonald's
daughters but my performances at Zip's were so pitiful, our first
date never got off the ground... pretty hard to impress a girl's
father when he's seen you hangin' around his place of business...
but I coulda been a contender... If only I had asked the birthday
girl out... I mean free Spuddies and cinnamon rolls... dang I
blew it... but my loss was her gain... so
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Gail Ghirardo ('65) on June 17th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
To: Tommy Hemphill ('62) & George "Pappy" Swan (59)
My wife (Christa Wingfield '66 NAB) & I too are divers and have
worked 60' down under at The Lost City of Atlantis off the North
shore of Cayman Brac. But it was more like fun than work, lifting
the 15,000 pound lental over the arch to the entrance. For our
efforts the artist "J. Foots" used our faces and our friends Dave
& Karen Stewart (NABs) into statues in front of the arch.
P.S. I'm sure you have read Shadow Diver or The Last Dive. If
not, they are must readings for every diver. John Chaterton and
his wife's faces are also put into statues at The Lost City of
Atlantis Cayman Brac.
-Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67) ~ From Sunny Santa Fe,
NM where Cindy Payton Hoffman ('65), Donna McGregor Salazar
('57) and I are planning a Bomber luncheon for next Tuesday
at The Blue Window in Los Alamos.
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>>From: Shannon Chapman Davari ('84)
Re: Harvey and Sally Foley Chapman ('56)
Just want to invite friends of my parents, Harvey and Sally
Chapman, to help us celebrate at an open house for their 50th
wedding anniversary on July 18 starting at 3 pm. If you have
any questions, please email me.
Thank you!
-Shannon Chapman Davari ('84)
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>>From: Andy Perdue (NAB)
We have posted a couple of photo galleries that might be of
interest to Bombers.
This is a newly published gallery of historical Richland photos:
www.tri-cityherald.com/historicalphotos/gallery/610685.html
This is a photo gallery from inside the Plutonium Finishing Plant
at Hanford. Apparently, we received rare access to the facility.
In fact, DOE didn't even allow its own photographers in. It might
be interesting to any Bombers who worked there (or whose parents
did during and after the Manhattan Project).
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/galleries/gallery/593019.html
Take care.
-Andy Perdue (NAB), Tri-City Herald (and dad to a future Bomber,
probably Class of 2021, if my math is correct)
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1 Bomber and Steve Aagaard sent stuff:
Maryanne Greninger ('67wb)
Steve Aagaard
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>>From: Maryanne Greninger Merritt ('67wb)
Re: photo #322
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090613-322-329.htm
Dear Maren, Sorry I neglected to say which man was my father in
photo #322. He is the man with the dark, wavy hair, wearing a
dark suit with a polka dot tie and is the second from the left.
We are so pleased to see our father in the Sandstorm. He worked
at Hanford starting in the mid '40s as a manager. Our family
loved living there, and my memories of Richland are so sweet. We
thank you so much for keeping the Sandstorm alive and well so
that all of us can have a link to Richland.
Sincerely,
-Maryanne Greninger Merritt ('67wb)
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>>From: Steve Aagaard
You may want to post the item below as an FYI on the Sandstorm
page.
Steve Aagaard
Communications Manager
Richland School District
June 17, 2009
Re: Parking lot work will impact grass and trees on Thayer
The grass and trees strip that runs along Richland High School’s
west parking lot on Thayer Drive will be impacted for the next
ten days as the lot is renovated. Old water and electrical lines
located under the parking lot surface are being replaced so there
will be no watering of the green strip.
“Community members may notice the grass and trees looking
stressed during this time, but it will green up quickly when the
new water line is activated around July 1,” said Kevin Knodel,
Director of Facilities and Operations
The parking lot work is the last phase of the $42 million
Richland High School renovation project which was approved by
voters in 2003.
Meanwhile, updating of the Richland High auditorium instructional
spaces is nearing completion. The $2.2 million project includes a
dedicated drama classroom, improved music classrooms/storage
areas, and remodeled bathrooms which meet current codes. The
auditorium work began last fall and will be completed in August.
-Steve Aagaard
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/19/09
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Steve Simpson ('65), Peggy Adair ('72)
Vicki Owens ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David Anguiano ('97)
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>>From: Steve Simpson ('65)
Hi Maren,
Please post these directions to 08/15/09 with the announcement
I sent earlier. Please contact me with any questions.
Thanks,
-Steve Simpson ('65)
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[Steve, Can't bring myself to put all those directions to
Loretta's HOME in the internet. I did, however, list the
2nd Seattle Bomber Event/Potluck on the Bomber calendar and
I posted your email address for people to RSVP and/or get
directions. - Maren]
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>>From: Peggy Adair ('72)
Re: Birthday wish
Here is wishing Susan Barnard ('71), aka "Smiley", a wonderful
birthday on Saturday, June 20th.
-Peggy Adair ('72)
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>>From: Vicki Owens ('72)
To: Divers
OK, I'm NOT a diver, although I always wanted to be. There's a
story there because my dad promised me I could take lessons at
the YMCA on GWWay when I turned 13. But by the time I turned 13
he'd forgotten the promise.
Then last week I was in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, providing
counseling services to some truly amazing people from Gaza.
(The politics of that place are truly disgusting, to say the
least, but that's another story.)
The families managed a glass-bottomed boat tour of the area,
which is considered one of the best dive sites in the world. To
say it was totally awesome is an enormous understatement! I also
managed to don both mask and snorkel for a few short minutes, and
felt like I'd traveled to another universe. I had no idea that
coral came in so many shades of yellow, green, pink and purple.
And the fish?! Well, let's just say it was like swimming through
an aquarium, only faaaaar more beautiful!
Maybe I'll still work on getting certified one of these days.
Another item for my Bucket List!
-Vicki Owens ('72) ~ now visiting NE Uganda, known as Karamoja
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary Triem ('47),
Gary Behymer ('64),
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dorothy Keys ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan Barnard ('71)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery (a '47 Bomber)
The class of '47 has lost its third member this year, Ray
Hultman. You may remember that Ray has suffered for some time
with liver cancer. At this time the arrangements haven't been
published.
-Mary Triem Mowery (a '47 Bomber)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Underwater Exploration in Columbia River...
Our boat dock was located 100 feet or so downstream from the
Roach/Charette dock. One hot summer day we thought it necessary
to do a little underwater exploration off the end of the dock.
The water was 16' deep at that location. Our source of air was an
old hose. A few weights took us to the bottom in quick fashion
whereas it was SOON learned that you needed more oxygen than just
sucking on that hose. It needs to be pressurized. A foot powered
basketball pump was located and attached to the hose to provide
the additional air needed. Lloyd Bridges - Salute!
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/21/09
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6 Bombers sent stuff and 2 Bomber funeral notices today:
Tom Hemphill ('62), George Barnett ('63)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Keith Hunter ('63)
Bill Wingfield ('67), Peggy Adair ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan Rushworth ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rob Hills ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Hames ('65)
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>>From: Tom Hemphill ('62)
Re: Scuba Diving
To: Vicki Owens ('72)
You are very fortunate to have been able to snorkel around and
see the beautiful wonderland under the Red Sea. What a contrast
for the barren desert on shore. I've not had the opportunity to
dive the Red Sea, but my diver friends who have been there are
most impressed. Especially with the abundance of very colorful
fish. I hope that you learn to Scuba dive and have another
opportunity to visit that area.
To: Bill Wingfield ('67)
I'm looking forward to hearing more about your diving adventures
with Christa at The Lost City of Atlantis off the North shore of
Cayman Brac. I love the Cayman Island diving.
I've been to Grand Cayman 11 times. One time I stayed on for an
extra month after a 2 week vacation and worked for the Cayman
Kai Resort on the north shore. I worked as a dive guide and boat
operator. It was fun for a while, but boy was it exhausting. Up
at 6 AM to get a quick breakfast and then get the boat ready and
fill Scuba tanks. At 7:30 AM I would begin checking in the divers
for the morning dive and get their gear ready and fitted. 8:30
off to the reef for two dives. Back to the dock around 12 Noon to
get lunch, offload empty tanks and load full tanks. Then check
in the afternoon dive group and go back out for two more dives.
Sometimes I had another diver who could guide the group on the
afternoon trip, but most of the time I made all four dives
myself. I was pretty happy when the seas were a bit rough and
the afternoon group decided that one dive was enough. After the
diving was done I still had work to do. I was obligated to meet
with the divers at the bar and tell stories and have a few beers.
The "after dive" parties was how I made the good tips, so I was
motivated to be there.
I was offered a job, but I decided that I could not keep up that
pace and I really missed the great NW and my family. That was in
1974. My last trip to Cayman was in 1983 when I took a group of
28 people there for two weeks. That is another story for later.
I may get back there again someday. It's great diving in the
warm, clear water and the wall diving is most exciting.
-Tom Hemphill ('62)
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>>From: George Barnett ('63)
Re: Browsing back issues of the Sandstorm and update
An update as I'm now in the Tri-Cities for a few days. First, my
son was officially awarded his DVM degree from OSU at Corvallis,
and we have been doing the motor home camping routine up the
coast and across to the Tri-Cities. Now using my sister's
computer to skim e-mail and catch a few Sandstorm entries to
try and catch up.
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: Photo #329
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090613-322-329.htm
The 1st guy on the left is my step father, the late Leo Warren
(RIP) when he was the supervisor of transportation in the rail
roads section. The others could have all been identified by dad
if only he were still with us, however, I'm quite certain they
comprised the Hanford railroad gang circa 1948? to 1953.
-George Barnett ('63)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Even after some considerable time and expense to make his
birthday celebration something truly special, and inviting
friends, luminaries and icons from his now 64 years to attend.
Those outside of the normal Bomber contingent included many
people who were instrumental in the forming of his life. Trust
me, they were not limited to only Luther Lindsey, Shag Thoumas,
Bo Melinda, Tough Tony Bourne, Carol Doda, Charlie O'Connell, Big
Boy Floyd, Jimmy Lynch and the Hell Drivers, The Canina Canona
Sisters and Joannie Weston, most of whom are still dead. I had
even arranged for a "De-Prommed" seventy foot Hummer Limo with
Pendleton plaid interior to take him to Canlis for lunch.
All this being said, it has become AGAIN necessary to cancel all
arrangements due to lack of interest. Everyone on this side of
the sod seemed to be more enthusiastic and interested in going
out to Reed Galbraith's house in Covington and watching THE
traffic light blink. To Robert William Alexander Lafayette
Colinas Hills, Happy Birthday. It's not like I didn't try.
-jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Keith Hunter ('63)
My Father worked for General Electric from 1945 to 1964, in
Richland. He keeps thinking he has some retirement money
somewhere. Can any one direct me to someone to email or write?
I'd appreciate it.
Re: Family Deaths
My sister Debbie Helen Hunter Gasper ('72) who was born and
raised in Richland passed away February 2nd at the age of 55.
Brain hemmorage.
My Brother Jim Hunter's ('66) wife passed away May 12th from MS.
-Keith Hunter ('63)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: Los Alamos/Santa Fe Bomber Luncheon
WHEN: Tuesday, 6/23
TIME: 12:30pm
WHERE: Blue Window Bistro, 813 Central Ave. Los Alamos
Sorry for the short notice.
Kay Mitchell Coates ('52) & Vera Rodda Simonton ('52wb) are
coming down from Bonmber Land and so we are throwing toghether a
little luncheon.
Also planning on attending are Cindy Payton Hoffman ('65) who now
lives in Santa Fe, Donna McGregor Salazar ('57) who lives on the
Rio Grande in Espanola, NM and LeVan Goodey ('71) who now lives
up in Los Alamos.
I have reservations for 10 so far, so I need to know if any of
you Los Alamos/Santa Fe area Bombers are interested. Please email
me by Monday 4:00pm if you are, so I will know if I need to
increase the reservations.
Hope to see more Bombers there.
-Bill Wingfield (BRC '67) ~ Santa Fe, NM where it actually rained
today, but I was able to ride the Road King Classic in The
Rodeo de Santa Fe Parade.
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>>From: Peggy Adair ('72)
Re: Ray Hultman ('47-RIP)
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to Mike and his family.
He and I went to school together and I worked at Dawson-Richards
with his lovely mother, Marilyn Wallace Hultman ('47). I so
enjoyed when he or Fran Rish would make their appearance at the
store.
-Peggy Adair ('72)
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>>Diane Goodenow Rhodes ('59) ~ 1940 - 5/13/09
>>Debbie Hunter Gasper ('72) ~ 10/6/53 - 2/2/09
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/22/09
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5 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Funeral Notice today:
Dick McCoy ('45), Gary Behymer ('64)
Steve Simpson ('65), Bill Wingfield ('67)
Steve Huntington ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul Dunigan ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Stu Osborn ('71)
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>>From: Dick McCoy (Tin Can Class of '45)
Re: goodbyes
I have learned this week that I have lost two old friends. At my
age this is to be expected, but it still hurts.
Jerry Anderson ('49). The gang at the U in the fifties. Party
time in Tucson. His sweetheart-wife. Maxine, who took such a
ribbing from the master tease, Whitey Shell. I miss you Maxey.
And that ol' gang of ours will miss Jerry... a lot.
Ray Hultman ('47). We both attended the old, old high school
behind L & C in the fall and winter of 1943. Good grief, 66 years
ago. We were football teammates. In the winter of 1945, we played
basketball, he for the Hanford boys, I for the Richland. Talk
about the original ultimate fight. He and his lovely wife Marilyn
('47) were founding members of Club 40.
Marilyn, this is an order, come to the party this year, I would
love to see you.
Later, Ray and Jerry.
-Dick McCoy (from the Tin Can Class of 1945)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Charles Green (Class of 1961?)
I received this note from a Richland Bomber (8) years ago. A
family member contacted me and would like to chat with whom-ever
sent it. HELP! If you are the individual who emailed me with this
note... please email me and I will forward it to Charlessfamily.
"Thank you for your reply, it all makes sense now.
Charles Dee Green was kia on LZ EAST along with 11
others that day. He had made friends with another
PFC. His name was Thorton. They arrived in Vietnam
together, and where killed right next to each
other. Like I had said earlier I had a picture of
him I would have liked to share with his family."
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Steve Simpson ('65)
Re: 2nd Seattle Bombers Event, 8/15/09
Please join us for the second Seattle Bombers Event
DATE: August 15th
TIME: 7pm
LOCATION: Loretta Jensen Kusak's ('65) back yard at her house
on Mercer Island. Email me for directions
The event is potluck and BYOB.
Bring an entre, salad or desert and your favorite beverage.
Paper plates, utensils, cups, iced coolers and chairs will be
provided.
Listen to classic rock mixed by our own Gary Crow ('65).
All Bombers from any class are welcome
This is going to be another great night!
RSVP to me at the above email address
-Steve Simpson ('65)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: Los Alamos/Santa Fe Bomber Luncheon
WHEN: Tuesday, 6/23
TIME: 12:30pm
WHERE: Blue Window Bistro, 813 Central Ave. Los Alamos
Kay Mitchell Coates ('52) & Vera Rodda Simonton ('52wb) are
coming down from Bomber Land and so we are throwing together a
little luncheon.
Also planning on attending are Cindy Payton Hoffman ('65) who now
lives in Santa Fe, Donna McGregor Salazar ('57) who lives on the
Rio Grande in Espanola, NM and LeVan Goodey ('71) who now lives
up in Los Alamos.
I have reservations for 10 so far, so I need to know if any of
you Los Alamos/Santa Fe area Bombers are interested. Please email
me by Monday 4:00pm if you are, so I will know if I need to
increase the reservations.
Hope to see more Bombers there.
To: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Thanks so much for your hard work and dedication to the Alumni
Sandstorm. I sent in yesterday's entry at 10pm my time, so that
must be 11pm your time, and you still got it in. You are awesome.
Thanks again.
Re: Scuba Diving
To: Tom Hemphill ('62)
I enjoy so much reading your diving stories. I know your brother
Mickey ('66) pretty well from both attending Southside United
Methodist Church for years growing up. I suppose you were there
too.
I would be interested to know if you read either The Shadow
Dirver or The Last Dive, and if so your thoughts. I personally
think they are must reading for serious divers if not all divers.
To: Vicki Owens ('72)
Like Tom Hemphill ('62) I too would love to be able to be where
you were in the Red Sea. That is on my and my wife's bucket list,
to dive the Red Sea, along with The Great Barrier Reef down
under. Tom, have you been there?
-Bill Wingfield (BRC '67) ~ Santa Fe, NM where it is sunny again
as usual.
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>>From: Steve Huntington ('73)
Re: Ray Hultman ('47-RIP)
One of the great people that made growing up in Richland a good
and unique experience has passed on. Mike ('72) and Steve ('75)
Hultman's dad Ray has moved on. Mrs. Hultman, you were the bride
of a very good man. Mike and Steve, you already know how lucky
you were to have such a great guy for a dad. Thanks for sharing
him with us. Every HAMTC kid that learned the game under Mr.
Hultman and Floyd Gates are better people for having had them in
their life, and learning the game and a few of life's lessons
under their instruction. We will say a prayer today in Florida,
and take a minute to remember all the afternoons practicing and
playing for our coach.
-Steve Huntington ('73)
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>>Ray Hultman ('47) ~ 1/18/29 - 6/17/09
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/23/09
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6 Bombers sent stuff AND 2 Bomber funeral notices today:
Betty Bell ('51), Barbara Seslar ('60)
Mary Judd Hinz ('60), Patti Jones ('60)
Carol Converse ('64), David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Peg Sheeran ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Diane Murphy ('65)
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
To: George Barnett ('63)
Re: Picture #329
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090613-322-329.htm
George, Are you sure the person on the left is Leo Warren?
My husband, Bill Norton, and I are sure that the man on the left
in the picture is his deceased brother, Marvin "Shorty" Norton -
father of Jim "Jimmie" ('55) and Tom ('58). #2 is Art Solberg
(Salzberg?), #3 is Ralph Claunch, father of Loren ('55-RIP), and
front row on right is Rusty Bosso. They were all in the Power
Department. You can see the coal car behind them - and coal on
the ground on the right.
-Betty Bell Norton ('51)
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>>From: Barbara Seslar Brackenbush ('60)
Re: John R. Jetton ('60-RIP)
I was shocked to see that John passed away on June 15, 2009.
-Barbara Seslar Brackenbush ('60)
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>>From: Mary Judd Hinz ('60)
Maren,
John R. Jetton's obituary was in yesterday's Tri-City Herald.
John was class of '60. He was married to Barbara Haugen, also
class of '60.
-Mary Judd Hinz ('60)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
In case some one doesn't see the notice, Obituary for Johnny
Jetton ('60-RIP) is in th6i/21 Tri-City Herald. Does not say he
was a Bomber. He and his wife Barbara Haugen ('60) graduated in
my class. He will be buried at Auburn, WA.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
It will take a couple days to go through all the Sandstorms that
I've missed while gone last week. Have cleaned out my mailbox of
all but those.
I just want to say that this past weekend at our 45th class
reunion was great!! Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64) and team did a suburb
job as always. I enjoyed working at the registration table. I
got to see most all the people right off as I give them their
packets. The program was really good also. I was glad to see
those first timers too. Am looking forward to our next one
already. It will be a biggy and hope that most all our classmates
that can, will attend.
-Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
We did come home to sunny skies, but most of the
time we were gone was not good. Enjoyed to weather
up on WA and seeing all the kids and grandkids.
But, it was good to get home once again. You know
how that goes.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: more fun 'n' birthdays
Well I'm back from the roadster show... it was great... tons of
power in that little thing and it just screamed to Pomona and
back (without a speedo it was hard to tell but the guy behind me
said I was doing at least 90 most of the way)... it was a great
hit and people could not believe it was driven all that way...
Maddy ('67) showed up and got his picture taken in my partner's
little roadster (it was trailered... his knees will hardly allow
him to drive his truck that far let alone a little roadster)...
Because it was built as a dragster, I was a little worried that
the solid rear end would react very poorly to the bumps in the
road so I made sever runs thru Vegas' worst stretches of freeway,
the "washboard" and the spaghetti bowl to make sure I could react
to "lane shifts" when I hit bumps... it was a much smoother ride
than I expected on the actual trip... only had one or two minor
lane shifts and the worst of it was just leaving Pomona on the
torn up surface roads... I was very glad to have been born a
boy... and not a voluptuous babe on those roads!
Well the point of this little note is to again remind you that
the "Celebration" has begun... I warned you earlier in the month
and again on Mouton's ('65) birthday that the Girls were back in
town (not literally... but whatever town they are in... look-
out!)... the '65er dynamic duo do have their fun and from what
the Birthday girl has said this year was no exception... so
please take a moment to wish Diane Murphy ('65) a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
on the 23rd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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Funeral Notices
>>Johnny Jetton ('60) ~ 5/23/42 - 6/15/09
>>Marie Trujillo Juarez ('55) ~ 11/11/37 - 2/7/06
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/24/09
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3 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Dicksy Poe ('50), Nancy Mallory ('64)
Bill Wingfield ('67)
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>>From: Dicksy Poe Creek ('50)
I am saddened to write that my dear sister Virginia Joyce Poe
Morrison ('51) passed away on June 21, 2009. An obituary is
scheduled to be in the Tri-City Herald on Wednesday. Services
will be at 4pm June 26, 2009, at Einan's.
-Dicksy Poe Creek ('50)
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>>From: Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
To: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
Do you remember me? I'm one of Ray & Julia Mallory's kids. I think
I may have even babysat for your kids. My sister Karen ('71) ran
into one of your kids a while back and they remembered that. I
hope to get out west again one of these days. I always go and see
Margaret Norton over by Marcus Whitman.
-Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: Los Alamos/Santa Fe Bomber Luncheon
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-SantaFe/00.html
We had a fun filled Los Alamos/Santa Fe Bomber Luncheon today at
the Blue Window Bistro in Los Alamos.
It was amazing how close the 5 attendees lived when we grew up in
Richland. In attendance were:
Kay Mitchell Coates ('52) from north of Spokane & Vera Rodda
Simonton ('52wb) from Portland, who are on their way to Taos for
a week of fun in the sun. It was fun to hear how much the 2 of
them have done together over all of these years. They have been
friends since grade school.
Vera told us about the time she had already hurt one hand playing
basketball, and then hurt the other hand going down into the
basement of Columbia High during a bomb drill, and how Kay had to
help her go to the bathroom by pulling down her pants. I didn't
even know there was a basement under Bomber land.
Also attending was Donna McGregor Salazar ('57) of Espanola, NM
who seemed happy to be one of the young ones, and Cindy Payton
Hoffman ('65) of Santa Fe, who seems to of gotten younger looking
some how. I think she might be doing some kind of youth drugs, and
yea me too.
See attached photos from our newly elected professional Bomber
Photographer Cindy Payton Hoffman ('65). 1st photo in clockwise
order are Cindy, Bill, Kay, Donna, and Vera seated. 2nd photo is
the bad biker dude and his 07 Road King Classic. 3rd photo is Kay
and Vera.
-Bill Wingfield (BRC '67) ~ Santa Fe, NM the land of sun shine
where I got hit with a little rain on the way down the hill
today from Los Alamos to Santa Fe. What a great ride.
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>>Virginia Poe Morrison ('51) ~ 9/22/33 - 6/21/09
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/25/09
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Bell ('51), Richard Anderson ('60)
Kathie Roe ('64), Lynn Dodson ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Phil Belcher ('51)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Harold Gibson & Baret Ann McIntyre ('53)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Randy Dykeman ('69) & Kim Richey ('74)
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
To: Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
Yes, Nancy, I certainly do remember you. Karen and my son-in-law
Chip work together at Battelle. Margaret took a fall in January
and is still trying to get over it. Look us up if you get back out
here. And yes, you did baby-sit for us. Good to hear from you!
-Betty Bell Norton ('51)
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>>From: Richard Anderson ('60)
Re: Richland High School "Remodel/Renovation"
Well kids, remember way back when, when Roy Ballard ('63) and his
cohort attempted to install a large bomb in the foyer between Art
Dawald Gym and the old gym? (OK, I know that they installed it
just fine and the school district promptly removed it.)
Well, now Roy could get every "i" dotted and every "t" crossed,
have the bomb display approved, and be unable to duplicate the
installation.
"Eh?" you ask. Well, you see, that now that the school renovation
project is pretty much completed and the final touches to the
various buildings have been applied; well, you see ....... THERE
IS NO LONGER AN "ART DAWALD GYMNASIUM"! On its two entrances --
south overlooking Rish Stadium, and north overlooking the
courtyard -- in large letters (I mean they are really big -- maybe
2-feet or 2-1/2-feet high) Art Dawald Gymnasium has turned into
"Building 5000".
Oh, and Mac Hall (I think its real name was McIntosh or
something)? Having been "remodeled/renovated" in the classic
"institutional ugly" (and cheap) style, well it is now -- hold
your breath -- "Building 3000".
Here Mr. Anderson inserts a churlish remark: y'all wonder why my
loyalties to Richland become weaker and weaker and mine to Walla
Walla grow stronger and stronger? Well, it doesn't take too much
of this sort of thing to kill off any sense of community which I
might have felt.
As Peanuts would say: "RATS!"
-Richard Anderson ('60 (and Wa-Hi ('60-SB)) ~ in Richland where
it was a really nice day on Wednesday.
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>>From: Kathie Roe Truax ('64)
Those of us who attended the '64 reunion are still smiling
thinking about what a good time we had last weekend. It was
wonderful seeing Harry Wilson, Mike Byrd, Jamie, Frank, Bill C.,
Dawn, Leo, old chums from Jefferson, friends who have recovered
from illnesses, and those who traveled long distances to see their
classmates again. Kathy Hoff and her committee were amazing. Ken
Dall and his attractive assistant Steve Denler did a great job at
Saturday's banquet; the do-you-remember quiz was a lot of fun.
Thanks everybody; I really had a good time.
-Kathie Roe Truax ('64)
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>>From: Lynn Dodson Stedman ('66)
Re: Worn out parts
Has anyone had hip replacement surgery lately? I am wondering
what they mean by 6 to 8 weeks recovery...
-Lynn Dodson Stedman ('66)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/26/09
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Dwain Mefford ('56), Steve Carson ('58)
Tom Hemphill ('62), Earl Bennett ('63)
George Barnett ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Pam Ehinger ('67)
Alan Lobdell ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Betty Hiser ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cyndy Brooks ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roxanne Southard ('71)
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>>From: Dwain Mefford ('56)
To: Lynn Dodson Stedman ('66)
I had a total hip replacement on May 26th. After four days in the
hospital (out of bed the first day) I went home. The next week I
used a walker to get around and then graduated to a cane. I still
carry the cane but I only use it when someone is watching so I can
get some sympathy. I expect to be able to do most things I want to
after six weeks although it will be some time before I am able to
back on the Handball courts. The most important thing is the pain
I was feeling before the surgery is now gone.
-Dwain Mefford ('56) ~ Portland
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>>From: Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58)
To: Richard Anderson ('60)
Fran Rish, Art Dawald, Ray Juricich, Principal MacIntosh (died
during our Sr. year 1958) are all role models of our generation.
I suspect that the building 3000 and 5000 will, at some point,
be named for current accomplished Col-Hi (sorry but that is what
it will always be for me) individuals.
-Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Tom Hemphill ('62)
Re: Scuba Diving
To: Bill Wingfield ('67)
I read the reviews for "Shadow Divers" and "The Last Dive". I have
ordered both and I'm sure I will enjoy the books.
The Red Sea and The Great Barrier Reef are both on my "bucket
list." I have especially wanted to dive in Australia but have
never made the trip, yet.
A common question that I get asked a lot is: "Where is your
favorite dive spot?" You would think that this would be an easy
question to answer, but it's not. I've gone diving to some of the
most popular destinations in the world and a few mud puddles as
well. What has made a dive adventure most memorable is the people
who shared the adventure with me. I learned a long time ago that
the right people on a trip makes the trip a success and it just
takes one jerk to ruin the whole experience. I learned that long
after returning from a dive trip, the people on the trip will
recall the great people that they met and the food. The diving may
be not too impressive, but fun people and good food will make a
trip a success.
However, that still does not answer the question about my favorite
dive spots.
Grand Cayman Island is one of the top dive destinations on my
list. I've been there 11 times and I've dived on all sides of the
island, not just the popular tourist spots. The north-side wall
dives were very impressive and most memorable. There is a barrier
reef just off shore that you need to get through in order to get
to the wall. The reef and the entire island are made up of coral.
After getting over and through the reef, you can descend to about
30 or 40 feet and swim to the wall. The bottom is white coral sand
with outcroppings of very colorful coral heads. As you pass over
the final coral head, you look down from a modest depth of perhaps
40 feet into the 25,000 foot deep Cayman Trench, which is the
deepest point in the Caribbean Sea. Of course you can't see the
bottom as it gets darker with depth, but the sensation of peering
down into a seemingly bottomless ocean is quite exhilarating, to
say the least. The north wall plunges straight down, no slopes,
just a wall.
I've made several dives along the north Cayman wall, and they have
all been spectacular. After getting accustomed to the bottomless
sensation and getting control of neutral buoyancy, you can descend
as deep as you want without kicking a fin or swimming around
anything. It's quite an experience. You can see more than 100 feet
looking straight down and when looking up to the surface and the
light, you can see clear to the surface from deeper than 200 feet.
Even though the visibility is great, you will lose colors as you
descend. The first color that is absorbed by the water is red,
then orange and then yellow. In order to recover these colors, we
use powerful underwater lights. I've taken many divers to a depth
of 80 feet with instructions to not turn on their lights until I
tell them to do so. Then I find some coral or fish that I know are
bright red and then have the divers turn on their lights. That is
a great learning experience.
I recall my first Caribbean trip in 1972 with my underwater camera
and new strobe light. I took a lot of photos of some beautiful
tropical fish. After returning back home and getting my photos
back, I noticed some fish that were bright red. I did not see the
red color while diving because I did not take a dive light. I
never went diving without my underwater light again.
On one trip to Cayman in 1982, I led a group of 28 divers for two
weeks of extraordinary diving adventures. The first few days were
devoted to coral reefs and a shipwreck that were not too close to
the wall. After everyone became comfortable with the diving, we
planned a morning dive to the infamous Cayman Wall.
I instructed two of my instructor/dive guides on how we would
introduce the group to the plunging wall. We anchored the dive
boat in 40 feet of water. We gathered the group on the bottom at
the anchor and began our swim to the wall. Because of the large
coral heads that rose off of the bottom at the edge of the wall,
divers were unable to actually see the drop-off. I told the guides
to watch me as we led the group and on my signal, pick up speed
and swim straight out over the edge into the deep sea. We swam out
about 20 feet from the wall and turned to beckon the divers to
follow. When the divers ventured over the edge and looked down
into the deep trench, they all stopped and began waving their arms
backwards to get their balance. They were not falling, but the
sensation of falling was overwhelming.
I can't recall if anyone was mad at me, but some probably should
have been mad. Most of us thought it was funny, but I'm sure a few
were not amused.
As you descend down the wall of coral, there are countless caves
and caverns where the small, brightly colored tropical fish
gather. You'll see fish that are red, blue, yellow, brown, orange
and purple of every shade that you can imagine. Some are spotted,
some are stripped and some are a solid color with a black dot near
the tail that looks like an eye. Marine biologists tell us that
the tail spots on some of the fish are there to make the predators
go for the tail and not the head. It's a defense ploy.
Always lurking just off of the coral reef are barracuda and
occasionally a shark. I was taking pictures one day when I swam
through a large school of small barracuda and was able to take
some real close-up photos. I was watching a five or six foot Great
Barracuda one day that was just resting about 15 feet above the
top of the reef, when all of a sudden he streaked down to the
coral and caught a small fish for lunch. I was amazed at how fast
he was from a dead stop to lighting speed and then back up to his
perch to enjoy his catch.
I've seen lots of schools of small squid cruising above the reef.
It's an amazing sight to watch them move in tight formation and in
unison, like the Blue Angels.
Inside and around the large caves and caverns are large grouper.
The largest that I ever saw looked like it could have weighed more
than 150 pounds and was more than six feet long. However, grouper
will get a lot larger than that and they are great to eat.
You can also find spiny lobster hiding inside of the caves and
caverns. When we were diving on our own, and away from the tourist
areas, we caught several lobster for dinner.
Another attraction on the island of Grand Cayman is the turtle
farm where they raise Green Sea Turtles. The original farm was
established in 1968, but went bankrupt in 1975 after the United
States placed a ban on all sea turtle imports. We would purchase
turtle steaks from the farm and cook them back at the house. The
meat is delicious and quite healthy to eat, compared to beef.
The people of the Cayman Islands have a history tied to the
turtle. In the 1600 and 1700s the Cayman Islands became a
provisioning stop for vessels sailing the Caribbean because of an
abundance of green sea turtles, which could be caught and kept
alive on board as a source of fresh meat.
Permanent settlements developed on the Cayman Islands in the
seventeenth century and turtling became a means of income as well
as providing a local source of food. However, the turtles around
the islands were depleted by the early 1800s and the turtling
industry focused around the Miskito cays off the coast of
Nicaragua. The Cayman turtling fleet continued operating at
a sustained level until the early 1900s. By this time turtle
populations were dwindling and, in subsequent years, national
and international regulations and alternative sources of income
reduced the turtling industry to a negligible level. The
appearance of the turtle on the Cayman Islands' flag, seal and
currency reflects the close association the people have to the
turtle.
Diving the Cayman Islands is a real treat. It's an absolute "World
Class" diving destination. For beginners, there are some very
gentle areas along the seven-mile beach and Georgetown. For the
more experienced, there are countless dive sights on the southeast
side, the east end and the north side as well.
I have some other favorites that I'll share later.
-Tom Hemphill ('62)
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>>From: Earl C. Bennett, III (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Lynn Dodson Stedman ('66)
I had my hip replaced in '02 and my sister Cecilia ('65) had
hers done about two years ago. Mom apologized profusely for
passing us the arthritis genes - she's had one hip, one knee and
one shoulder replaced, and should have the other shoulder done,
but she is not a candidate for major, non-emergency surgery any
more. My stitches were pulled in the third or fourth week and I
was back at work on crutches after 4 weeks (down to one crutch in
a couple of days, a cane by the end of the week, and no aids in
mid-second week). Homebound therapy visits couldn't incorporate
anything new after about 2.5 weeks, then outpatient therapy lasted
about 3 months after I was back at work. Cecilia was in better
shape to start with, being on her feet all the time as a nurse
while I have a desk job - she was back at work in three weeks,
without crutches or cane.
Bear in mind, everybody's situation and needs are different.
Now let's talk about FULL recovery. I thought I was there in
six months, but continued to regain strength, flexibility and
endurance for several years; I really didn't realize how much
I had let myself deteriorate before the replacement - I barely
passed the last US Naval Reserve fitness test I took about 9
months before the surgery. At the one-year visit with the surgeon,
he said I was fully HEALED, and the only restrictions were no sky-
diving/no skiing (I have never stepped out of a perfectly good
airborne plane, and I haven't skied since I got married at 32 as
it was too expensive then with instant-family from my wife, and
she never got ambitious about trying it when we could afford it).
Of course, those were just classes of activity to avoid - the
first thing that will wear out in my case is the Teflon lining
between the ball and socket after about 20 years, but running and
other high-impact activities would wear it out faster. Serious
shocks capable of stressing or breaking bones might damage the
prosthesis or tear the bones that hold it in place. Oh, and there
are two types of prosthesis: At your age, unless you have issues
with generating new bone tissue, they'll probably use the porous-
surface kind into which your bones grow and integrate with the
prosthesis - very secure. If not, then they use a non-porous
surface on the prosthesis and apply a cement to hold it in place.
With the porous kind you have to be more careful for the first few
weeks while the bone grows into it so that it doesn't dislodge.
Though age 58 is young for hip replacement, my surgeon was pleased
that I agreed to schedule the surgery six months out, when I was
just starting to use a cane occasionally. By the time of the
surgery, I was using the cane all the time. He explained that if I
had waited until it was unbearable, his job would have been more
difficult, the prosthesis would have been larger, and the recovery
would have taken longer and been less complete.
I've heard that there are innovations in the field since then,
using a ceramic coating on the prosthesis and therefore not
needing the Teflon lining. They don't actually know how long the
ceramic would last, certainly much longer than the Teflon, but
there have been some issues with that technology and I haven't
kept up with the status for a while. Also, there has been an
approach to osteo-arthritic deterioration of the knees that
involves inserting new cartilage into the joint, but I haven't
heard that any progress in that direction has been made for hips.
Good, luck and keep yourself in as good physical condition as
possible in order to speed the recovery and make it more complete.
Regards, ecb3 - from seasonably pleasant central Virginia after a
week in Florida where it was TOO HOT AND HUMID, as usual, though
not as bad as the previous two years when we went three weeks
later (didn't get to see the Endeavor shuttle launch for which we
had tickets with our grandson, because of the valve problems and
indefinite postponement).
-Earl C. Bennett, III (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: George Barnett ('63)
To: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
Re: Warren or Norton
You would win hands down. The photo in question was more likely
as you say. I was only going by how much it did look like early
photos of Leo Warren.(and the rail car in the background) Since
you also knew most of those in the photo, I'm sure you would be
correct about it being Norton.
Don Sorenson (NAB), you may officially add the correct names per
Betty to that photo.
-Bye Geo.
-George Barnett ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Help... Marcella Chapman, Kennewick...
Did she later marry Harold Surplus ('64-RIP)?
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/historicalphotos/gallery/517276-a517151-t3.html
Homecoming royalty candidates at Columbia Basin College were
announced when this photo was published on Nov. 4, 1965. They are,
from left, first row, Sandy Olson, Wanda Hare, Julie O'Connar,
Susie Brickey and Christine Booth. Second row, Kathy Tessitore,
Janie O'Neal, Judy LeMieux, Petra Coers, Jeanne Cox, Rita
McClendon, Charlene Ramsay, Jill Lange and Mary Beth Meyer. Third
row, Dinaa Flanagan, Elaine Menard, Alexandra Manolopoulos, Bev
Schloss, Gay Edwards, Kathy Kilbury, Susan Vandenberg and Janet
Booher.
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/historicalphotos/gallery/517276-a517150-t3.html
The winter formal royalty at Columbia Basin College in Pasco were,
from left, Chuck Miles and Paula Jill Lyons; Jeff Boston, king,
and Jill Lange, queen; Alexandra Manolopoulos and Larry Williamson
in this photo published on Feb. 21, 1965
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/historicalphotos/gallery/517276-a517154-t3.html
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: The boyyyyyyyyyyz are back in town
It's finally here!!!!!!!!!!!! The '65er weekend... gaaaaaawd how
I wait for this every year... It's like I mentioned about the Rat
Fink Reunion in Manti a few weeks back when I said the little (and
big) kids count the days from the moment they leave until the
next one... I see Simpson ('65) has been sending in notices for
gatherings clear up to 2020, I think... well there is no reason
not to mark our get together (formerly known as the Sorry 7...
but now I don't use the name because feelings got a little bruised
since there were only 7 of us in the photo... It was the usual
suspects but I shore never meant for people to think there were
only 7 of us)... I read Roe's ('64) comments on their reunion and
was VERY glad to see Denler's ('64) name... several years ago his
address went south and nobody seemed to have a new one for him...
I miss talking to the boy so if anybody has a good one, please
lemme know (unless of course he told you that whatever you do
Don't give Rivers my address)... I know I must sound a little
giddy... I'm at the office waiting for that good ol non-stop
flight time to arrive... too bad it leaves so late but it is much
better than sitting in Seattle, Portland or Salt Lake half the day
only to get here a couple of hours earlier... and Yes, Ellen ('63)
I am at the office and I do have work to do... but hey... I'm a
little excited ya know! Heidlebaugh ('65) won't be at the gig...
he has to go to Montana or someplace... Davis ('65) said yesterday
he can't be there either... but he and I are going to Buffalo next
month I think for a reunion of the Company or Platoon or what ever
he and his troop played in "Tour of Duty"... at least he got us
first class tickets this time... tho I may have to ask for my own
room when I get there (not real big on sharing rooms)... I know
I need to get busy but I am just so excited sitting here in my
jeans, Rat Fink Shirt and my Bomber colored Chuck Taylor's (they
actually say "Bombers" on the back... my baby girl had them made
for me for a birthday)... I'm bearing gifts too... I gotta copy of
the Mag Jimmy's car was in on the front cover that says: "Spudnut
Racing" autographed by the boy hisself and his leather "Spudnut
Racing" Jacket to give to Val... gotta have the mag framed tho
when I get there... OK... I'm gonna do some work now and try and
calm down a little before I leave... I was reminded when I walked
in to the office this morning that it is inappropriate for me to
wear my gun on the plane... .Geeeeeeeeeez I'm dumb but... .. ...
Yahooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! I love
being a Bomber!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
To: Richard Anderson ('60)
What are they doing to Our Col-Hi/Richland High?? The City Powers
to be or whom ever it might be are turning our beloved school into
a prison! This can't be!!! How did the people of Richland let this
one go by? Mac Hall is Mac Hall not Building 3000, that sounds
like a New York school! And calling Art Dawald Gym building 5000,
is an insult to his name and what he stood for. I for one am very
upset and disappointed in the powers to be in Richland. I know...
I know... we must move on and forget our beloved past... but this
is just too much!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Alan Lobdell ('69)
Re: Hip replacement
To: Lynn Dodson Stedman ('66)
When they say six to eight weeks recovery they must mean untill
you can walk somewhat ok without a crutch or cane. I am at ten
weeks after my left hip replacement and I am only now being able
to walk without a cane. And that's only for a day then I need the
cane again for a day or two. My hip joint feels great however I'm
having some problem with the area of the surgery. Good luck to you
on this.
-Alan Lobdell ('69)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/27/09
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes ('54)
Roy Ballard ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ruthann Hutchins ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brain Thompson ('69)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: Anniversary
Today (Saturday, June 27) Karyl and I will be celebrating our 50th
wedding anniversary. Family and friends will gather at the First
Christian Church in Silverton, OR, at 1PM (PDT). There will be a
"historical" presentation along with a musical program. There
will also be snacks and a wedding cake (seems we never had one
back in the day).
Maybe some of you will be there.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ from warm and sunny
Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Roy Ballard ('63)
Re: Buildings 3000 and 5000
To: All Concerned
I talked with Jean Lane yesterday about the 3000 and 5000
buildings and was told that she had no idea that the buildings
were named, but that in a few minutes she was to have a meeting
with Mark Panther (I believe) head of maintenance in the district
and that she would surly bring that point up.
I also asked on a further note about the Bomb being reinstalled
in the gym foyer encased in Plexiglas with two words on the top
of the case, one being Education and below that the word Think.
She did say that would be a board decision and that she didn't
want to divide the district over this issue. Hope that helps.
She also told me that she would get back to me on the two building
issues.
-Roy Ballard ('63)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/28/09
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3 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Ann Clatworthy ('54), Paul Webster ('56)
Mary Judd ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanette Duncan ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vickie Bigelow ('76)
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>>From: Ann Clatworthy Weyerts-Hogshead ('54)
Re: Col-Hi/Buildings 3000 and 5000
To: Roy Ballard ('63)
Thanks for reminding folks in Richland that Col-Hi has a wonderful
history... without that history we could be speaking some other
language today, without provision for ESL classes. Our enemy, as
in history past, reveals that the enemy is us!
We have little regard for the past today... with the exception of
some "pop" stars.
Thanks again,
-Ann Clatworthy Weyerts-Hogshead ('54)
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>>From: Paul Webster ('56)
Re: Jim Badger ('56-RIP)
Birthday Remembrance.
Jimmy my boy... Happy Birthday (June 27). In death you have joined
the majority but your legacy will be forever safe in the memories
of those who knew you.
-Paul Webster ('56)
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>>From: Mary Judd Hinz ('60)
Re: Cool Desert Nights
Just got home from the "Cool Desert Nights" car show in Richland.
There were 735 entries. Beautiful cars. Really great weather for
the show, high 80s, sunny, with a slight breeze.
Had lunch at the Spudnut Shop and saw the framed, autographed copy
of the magazine cover that David Rivers ('65) brought all the way
from Las Vegas. It is displayed prominently on the wall, right in
the middle of the shop.
-Mary Judd Hinz ('60)
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>>Sherry Nugent Dupuy ('62) ~ 1944 - 6/14/09
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/29/09
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1 Bomber and Don Sorensen sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
"Pappy" Swan ('59)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ralph Myrick ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dorothy McDonald ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary Hunt ('57)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: We need some more help on this 50th reunion thing
(we're gettin' up there in years ... ya know)!
Hi again Bombers! We of the Class of 1959 50th Reunion Committee
sent out registration packets to our fellow classmates. Whoa Dudes
and Dudesses! We got 13 of them back from our assumed-to-be, most
efficient US Postal Service.
Due to Burt Pierard's ('59) near "Pink Panther" level skills, at
super sleuthing, we think that he may have already reduced that
list to eleven. But, to hedge our bet, we are putting out that
whole list 13 classmates [14 if you count two Pooles] for whom
we now need current mailing and/or email addresses, because
apparently the previous ones did not result in a delivery.
Therefore, if any of you or someone that you know, may have
contact information for the following members of the Class of
1959, please contact me or ask them to do so.
Listed by last name, MAIDEN NAME, and first name:
Burnham PIPREW Karen
DAHL John
Deborde ANDERSON Georgette
DUDNEY Ken
Durham FEHRENBACKER Frances
KENNEDY John
MOORMAN Jerry
POOLE John
Poole MEYER Edith
ROBERTS Chet
Rogers DOWDA Lynne
Still DWYER Carmen
Venger HEATH Sue
Ward RAY Kaye L.
And, once again, Doris TAYLOR (with possibly a married name of
Anderson) is still on our "missing and unable to locate or learn
anything about list."
Thank you, thank you very much, Uh Huh!
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where now, I'm often
walkin' in the sunshine, singin' a little sunshine song,
tu tu tu ta tu tu tu...
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Another installment of 8
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090629-330-337.htm
To: Andy Perdue (NAB)
Photographs of PFP or 235, its original name, are numerous.
Both construction and operations pictures exist so DOE's and AEC
photographers had and currently have access. Due to its former
operations and current inventory this lends to its current
restrictive entry rules. A recent TCH article talks about the
removal of several glove boxes, truth be told it was mostly open
faced hoods removed from the laboratory. A lot of work sure and an
accomplishment but no comparison to removal of actual glove boxes.
There is a publicly released document about PFP filled with
pictures available for the asking.
Don Sorensen (NAB)
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>>Kevin Anderson ('87) ~ 4/30/68 - 6/9/09
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/30/09
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
"Em" DeVine ('52), Mike Clowes ('54)
Gary Behymer ('64), Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol Wiley ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: KC Hammill ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sherri Ray ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Teri Schuchart ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lori Killand ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chris Eckert ('80)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVine ('52)
Re: school building names
It might help to search the reasons for this change (I hadn't
noticed it when I've been there, but I always drive into the gym
parking.) After we get the facts, maybe we should all email or
snail mail the School Administration or City---whomever it is
that made the change. Are other cities adopting this system of
de-humanizing their institutions?
Re: Don Sorenson's (NAB) photo contributions
#332
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090629-330-337.htm
Those young ladies look familiar but I am totally lost for names.
I know that when someone else sends them in, I'll say to myself,
"oh, that's right!"
Re: Picture #336
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090629-330-337.htm
Rex Davis ('49) (one of the most handsome of the handsome Bomber
guys) is the instructor working with this group of kids.
Re: Picture #337
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090629-330-337.htm
Interesting to note footwear... from bare feet to cowboy boots!
-Marilyn "Em" DeVine ('52) ~ in sunny, beautiful Richland.
Getting the motor home packed up to drive to Alaska.
My brother, Terry ('52), and I (and my 2 dogs) will
leave Wednesday if all is ready.
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: 50th Anniversary
Just a note to bring you all up-to-date on the proceedings.
I would guesstimate that about 35 to 40 people showed up at various
times. And, I am happy to report that three (count 'em 3) Bombers
were in attendance for part of the afternoon. They were fellow
classmates Jim and Jeanette Duncan Mefford. The other was Linda
McKnight Hoban ('65). Thank you for coming.
It was too bad that they couldn't stay for the complete program,
as other obligations dictated they be elsewhere. They missed an
interesting "family history" as done by my oldest son, and a
slice of the "wedding cake". No, we did not save a slice for the
freezer. Somehow I don't think it would keep well enough for the
100th.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ from warm Mount Angel, OR
counting down the days to '54's 55th reunion.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
JOHNSON, Whitman County -- For a few hours every Fourth of July,
this forgotten little farming town of 67 people in the southeast
corner of the state puts itself on the map with a vengeance.
http://www.langston.com/Fun_People/1996/1996BIE.html
More...
http://janis50.blogspot.com/2007/07/fourth-of-july.html
http://palousepanorama.com/gallery-palouse/main.php?g2_itemId=1973
http://www.klewtv.com/news/local/23223539.html
http://ballardundressed.neighborhoodsundressed.com/?p=646
http://www.photosandfineart.com/gallery/8081/The Johnson Parade Photos
P.S. Mary McGuire Druffel's ('65) family I believe started this
parade a number of years ago. IF you do go... plan to be there
an hour or more ahead of the start time.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
Re: PFP Info
tO: Don Sorenson (nab)
Thanks again for all the great photos. You mentioned in the 6/29
Sandstorm that there is stuff available for the asking regarding
PFP. Could you direct us as to how to get to that stuff? Who to
ask?
Those of us Bombers not living in the Tri-Cities don't get the
info from the Tri-City Herald, and local TV there. So maybe you
could fill us in.
I, for one, certainly would be interested!
Thanks
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68), City Mouse and Country Mouse
Living in Nampa, ID (96° predicted today - 6/30) - but
really looking forward to being back at Haven Farm 7/2 thru
7/5. You can take the girl off the farm, but you can't take
the farm out of her heart (to paraphrase)! Sort of like
"once a Bomber, always a Bomber".
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[WHAT does PFP mean? -Maren]
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