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Richland Bombers Calendar website
Funeral Notices website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/01/09
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10 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
Marilynn Working ('54), Marla Jo Lowman ('55)
Gus Keeney ('57), Derrith Persons ('60)
Mike Rice ('60), Patti Jones ('60)
Tom Verellen ('60), Tom Hemphill ('62)
David Rivers ('65), Linda McKnight ('65)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
Re: Class of '54's 55 Year Class Reunion
Another reminder to our classmates from 1954, please send me a
short run down of what you have been up to the last 5 years,
since you last wrote in the 50th class reunion booklet. If you
hadn't been in touch with us for a long time, that is okay too.
Just send me your story!!
As you know, we will be having our 55 Year Class Reunion at the
Richland Community Center on Saturday, September 12th from 2pm
to 4pm. Come have a good time with all of us.
I have started receiving updates from classmates and want to
make this mini booklet a success, so please get writing!
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54) ~ Pasco where it is summer now!
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>>From: Marla Jo Lowman Kenitzer ('55)
Re: Sacramento Area Pictures - June 22, 2009
alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-Sac/00.htm
-Marla Jo Lowman Kenitzer ('55)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: My Surprise Birthday Party
I want to thank all Bombers and friends who showed up this last
Saturday at my place in West Richland for my "Two Week Late"
Surprise Party!!!!! Anyway, it made My 70th way more special.
Maybe some of you who were there will share a photo or two with
us in the Sandstorm. It was a great time and sisters Missy
('59) and Patricia ('63) sure got me on this one!!!! Brother
Jack ('65) kept me busy at the car show and got me back just in
time!!!! I think he just wanted to drive my "Hot Rod Lincoln"!!
Here is a shot Marilyn DeVine ('52) took of the "Four Keeney
Kids" at my Birthday Party. Jack on the Banjo and the rest of
us trying to keep up...
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Any/090701-Kee-4KeeneyKids.jpg
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Derrith Persons Dean ('60)
Its that time again!!
with a change of pace... or should I say
lets spice it up??
Class of '60 - Family and Friends..
Saturday, July 4th, 11:30 am
3 Margaritas, 627 Jadwin
Come on... let's talk!
-Derrith Persons Dean ('60)
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>>From: Mike Rice ('60)
Re: Clif Bowers ('61-RIP)
Donna Bowers Rice's ('63) brother Clif passed on Monday night
in Auburn, WA. He will be missed by family and friends.
-Mike Rice ('60)
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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, July 11, 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: Tom Verellen ('60)
A bumper crop of cherries this year. I had to put up a decoy owl
to save the crop and scare off a host of cherry eatin' varmits.
They are on the verge of very ripe. Eat your heart out Mike
Brady ('61). All organic, no spray, no fertilizers, no worms so
far.
alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Ver/090701-cherries.htm
-Tom Verellen ('60) ~ from sunny near Lacey in need of a ladder
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>>From: Tom Hemphill ('62)
Re: Don Sorenson's (NAB) photo contributions - #331
alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090629-330-337.htm
The man on the phone is George Holladay, my uncle. He is the
father of Jim Holladay (NAB) who many Bombers do know. Uncle
George was a unique man and lots of fun.
-Tom Hemphill ('62)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Birthday and stuff
OK... we gotta birthday boy from the class of '59 and I don't
wanna overshadow his birthday with my excitement over a past
event but I just gotta tell ya that this year's '65er gathering
has gottabe the best ever... yeah I know I say that every year
but this one had a special quality... similar to our 25th
reunion... I don't know what year it was for other classes, but
our 25th was as if we had been transported beyond time and space
(no, not to the Twilight Zone)... all the kids had dropped their
facades and all egos were left at the door... it was wonderful..
like being in 2nd grade again... just a buncha kids being
friends... Well that's what this year's get together felt like
as well... not that we have brought baggage to the gatherings in
the past... I should probably not even try to explain it... and
it was packed with activities... I mean packed... Because the
non-stop flight is an hour later now, I didn't get to the DQ
till about 8 PM... because it was so late I didn't want to stop
at the hotel first and was worried I'd lose my room... not to
worry... my good Bud, Kenny Dame ('68) had checked me in on HIS
credit card... (for those who wanna know the number and get good
stuff or charge a room and a card to it... just email me)...
korse I was a good boy and had the charges put on my card...
when I arrived at the DQ, Doc 40 ('65-'67) was holding court in
his usual spot only this time after years in semi-retirement he
had his '40 Ford Coupe with him... Steven ('08) had his Camero
and of course Mama ('69) was with them... met and greeted all
the boyz and girlz I could find and somehow didn't get to bed
till around 12:30! Friday morning started abruptly with a call
from Simpson ('65) inquiring why I wasn't at the Spudnut Shop
yet... He said he had to leave right away so I needed to get my
fanny in gear (turns out right away meant he hadda be somewhere
at noon)... met Lyman ('65), Steve and Cecilia ('65) at the
Spudnut but didn't see Duane Shults ('70) in his usual seat in
the corner... in fact seemed to have missed most of the people
I usually see (duh just realized it was Friday... some people
gotta W O R K, as Maynard would say)... Gave Val ('72) a picture
of Heidlebaugh ('65) on a magazine cover in his "Spudnut Racer"
and a leather jacket with "Spudnut Racing" on the back... all
nicely decorated by Jimmy hisself... the rest of the day was
running around getting Cecilia's house ready (well not the
house... the stuff needed for the party) for the Party and
"Watch the parade from a tent on GWWay"... the party was a ball
and then another late nighty night... had a great crowd... the
Keeney boyz ('57 and '65) showed up along with John Foster ('65)
in his Model A pickup... Kenny Dame and his lady... Connie ('65)
and Ray, naturally the usual suspects, Brian ('65), Bobby
Cummings ('65), Evon Bailey ('65), Gross ('65), Steve and Ruth,
Beaver ('65) and Jane, Warford ('65), Lyman, and alla rest had a
blast...
Saturday was a day I was sure I was gonna get a nice long nap...
Wrong! Up again with a call from Beej, headed for the Spudnut
Shop only to see the Boyz already walking to the Pancake
breakfast... didn't see Miss Roe ('64) serving them up but they
were still very tasty... met and talked to every Bomber I could
think of but somehow managed to miss Jack Gardiner ('61) who
spent the day over by the store fronts... probably under a nice
umbrella... at noon we did the 3rd annual '65er cruise from
Anthony's to the school then to Zip's... Beej gave us a
wonderful tour of the school and explained the fire department's
need to identify wings and the assignment of numbers... It was
NOT his idea... Warford and I reenacted our last day at Col-Hi,
sitting on the curb in front of Mac Hall (building 3000) with
our faces in our hands muttering "we blew it... we blew it"...
had our pictures taken in front of a "Days Pay" and the Big
Bomber sign on the Gym... the Zip's tarter sauce and fries were
great... called Maddy ('67) to give him grief for not being
there... then off to Gus Keeney's birthday party where all the
Keeney kids were present ('57, '59, '63 and '65)... tons of
folks turned out, songs were sung and laughs were had... it was
just great... saw Duane Shults... finally over at the Hotel
where he was kind enough to present me with a memento from Chief
Jo... A letterman's sweater from the 9th grade class of '67 (his
9th grade year at Chief Jo) for the Richland Museum located in
my office here in Vegas!
Next stop was at Larry's for the Saturday party... it was a
catered affair and all the best celebrities were there... Cliff
Nelson ('65) Steve Haggard ('65) were in attendance as were
most of the attendees of Friday nite's party... What a great
evening...
Sunday was Beej's Place for Blueberry Pancakes and the best
bacon you've ever had since you were about 12 (Warford did a
good job on the bacon)... Brian showed us the '39 Ford he is
ready to begin and several of us Posed with the "Art Dewald" gym
sign so we could get it on Craig's List... no wrong... so it
could go back up on the Gym... just forget that Craig's list
slip... I'm sorry Beaver... I'll still split the money with ya
but you gotta take the fall... this ain't gonna be no Bernie
Madoff deal... no one big fish and 10 small fry... you're goin'
down all by yer lonesome... It was a wonderful day rounded out
with dinner with the Adairs and Cecilia before the flight to
Vegas... I know it sounds pretty exhausting... Mary Lou ('63)
and Ellen ('63) weren't there but we managed to keep our heads
above water...
So now back to the really 'portant stuff of the day... we got a
birthday and a great guy and Marine getting one year more under
his belt... Please join me in wishing George "Pappy" Swan (how
can he be called Pappy? He's the same age as Missy and Uncle
Burt??????) a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
I was hoping to get a little blurb written about my trip with
hubby down to Silverton, Oregon for Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes
('54) & Karyl's 50th anniversary last Saturday, but Bob beat me
to it. It was a wonderful occasion, with great food, and very
sweet people to meet and hang out with. We sat with Jim and
Jeannette Duncan Mefford ('54), and as always it is a small
world. Jeannette's parents moved in across the street from our
family on the corners of Wright and Torbett (2013 and we were
2014). In fact, when I was being investigated to get my security
clearance to work out in the area (years later), Jeannette's mom
and dad told the FBI (you know the guys in the suits with the
badges) that I was a really nice little girl!! (I got to share
that with Jeannette, as was told to me by my folks). We had a
great time and wished we could have stayed longer. I have
pictures of the event that I promise to get sent in just as soon
as I can.
Bombers forever,
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Another Installment of 8
alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090701-338-345.htm
To Maren,
PFP stands for Plutonium Finishing Plant. Or as I like to call
it Plutonium Finished Plant. Like I had mentioned folks who ran
the plant in the '40s, '50s, '60s and part of the '70s called
it Two Thirty Four Five. It has other names like, The Silver
Palace, Dash 5 and currently PFP. G E liked to give processes in
buildings a name one was Weapons Manufacturing Operations or WMO
for short. There is a more obscure name I just can't think of
right now but it will come to me. Oh now I have it Finished
Products Operations or FPO. That might have been the first
process name. In 1949 it really was one of the more unique
facilities specifically built to protect the workers from
plutonium exposure during routine operations. Many lessons
learned from Los Alamos's early Pu workers incorporated into
it's design. Lots to that story let me tell you.
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/02/09
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes ('54), Missy Keeney ('59)
Roger Gress ('61), Betsy Fox ('63)
David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jamie Worley ('64)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Mr. Don (NAB)0000 Sorensen
Don't know who he is, but the caption for photo 343 might be: "I
don't know how she does it, but my secretary always gets the
paper in straight."
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ from warm Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Ages!!
To: David Rivers ('65)
I beg your pardon!!! I am WAY younger than Pappy or Uncle Burt!
I sneaked in to the class of '59 on a technicality.
It was really great to see David and all the other Bombers and
assorted folks this past week-end. One thing about David Rivers
. . . he makes everything more fun!!
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Roger Gress ('61)
I was wondering if anyone knew when the Richland Village section
of town was built?
-Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
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>>From: Betsy Fox Vance ('63)
Re: Don Sorensen's pictures #344
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090701-338-345.htm
The lady on the left - with the hat - is Alice Fuqua. She was
married to Dr. Phil Fuqua who was the head Doc out at the area
in the early years - and then later, as well. Alice was a lab
tech at Kadlec.
Their kids were Don and Aynn Fuqua.
-Betsy Fox Vance ('63)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Oh Lord it's easy to be humble
When yer imperfect in every way... And my hands can't feel to
grip... my toes too numb to step... waiting only for my boot
heels to be wanderin'... yup...contrary to what my wayward
mind tells me I am constantly making mistakes... forgot my
secretary' birthday yesterday, forgot Richard Anderson's ('60)
birthday yesterday, too... Richard is one of those guys who
gives green and gold blood and the blood bank so he should be
hard to forget... and yes... he was on my cheat sheet when I
checked this morning... but not on the yellow sticky... duh...
As alluded to in the first lines of this post, I know full well
that I can't grip a cup of coffee except by the handle but still
try and spill stuff all over... my right leg has a mind of its
own and I should use a cane but I refuse to do so... the result,
as embarrassing as it can be, is that I stumble and even fall
fairly often so I guess ya'd say I'm just barely teachable...
but I try... today in the elevator at Court I was convinced we
were on the 5th floor when we had reached the lobby... a lawyer
buddy, Butch Williams, (my Mother and Dad's favorite paper boy
years ago and from one of the best plumbing families around
Vegas... might even rival the Keeney Clan's Dad tho he was "the
best pipe fitter in this whole town", as my Dad used to say)
announced to the entire crowd that he would see to it that Mr.
Rivers got back to his office safely... and on and on... When I
did my post on the CDNs trip I even forgot to mention that we
were able to coax Ms. Parker ('65) to come out Friday nite and
watch the parade with us... and to make matters MUCH worse, I
even forgot to mention that Jimmie Adair's ('65-'67) blue '40
Ford Coupe won it's class at the Cool Desert Nights Car Show!!!!
I even had to resend this post to mention it today!
I am coherent enough to send my condolences to Donna ('63), Dale
('65) and the rest of the Bowers family for Clif's ('61 RIP)
passing.
But it is a new hour (already screwed up enough that I can't say
it's a new day)... and another birthday has rolled around...
one of those wonderful Bomber-babes from the class of '64 is
celebrating the passing of another year with grace and style
(not like that Murphy/Mouton duo... disgusting... mostly because
I wasn't there to enjoy it!)... Now that I've admitted some of
more glaring character defects I hope you will forgive me long
enough to wish the lovely Jamie Worley ('64) a HAPPY, HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, Jamie... I'm still
waiting for the bomb...
-David Rivers ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/03/09
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Kay Mitchell ('52), Derrith Persons ('60)
Mike Brady ('61), Ann McCue ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Robert Shipp ('64)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Charlie Gant ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ray Hall ('57)
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>>From: Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
Re: New Mexico Trip
I love New Mexico!! Vera Rodda Simonton ('52wb) and I had an
awesome time exploring Taos and Santa Fe, taking in all the art,
the turquoise and the extrodinary food. The highlight of the
trip was meeting fellow Bombers Donna McGregor Salazar ('57),
Cindy Payton Hoffman ('65) and Bill Wingfield ('67). Lunch in
Los Alamos with them was a blast and it seemed we had known each
other forever instead of just a couple hours. The Bomber bond is
strong!
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-SantaFe/00.html
Cindy met us in Sante Fe prior to us driving up to Los Alamos
and graciously toured us around town, showing us where all the
special places were. When we returned there on Saturday we were
on our own, but thanks to her good directions, we were able to
see all the tourist attractions on our list. Our 75th birthday
celebration was all that we had dreamed of - we are already
beginning to plan what we will do for birthday #80. Thanks again
to all the Bombers who responded to my plea of where to go and
what to do.
-Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
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>>From: Derrith Persons Dean ('60)
Re: Class of '60 lunch... Location Correction
It's come to my attention that 3 Margaritas is going to be
closed... so we will be at
WHERE: Sterling's, 890 GWWay
WHEN: Saturday, July 4th!
TIME: 11:30 am
If you're in town or from out of town, come on, we'll
have a good time!!
Have a safe and happy 4th!!
-Derrith Persons Dean ('60)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Tom Verellen and his cherries
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Ver/090701-cherries.htm
Hey Tom,
I spent the last few days over in Leavenworth (not the prison)
playing. Once I got home, I read your Sandstorm entry about your
bumper crop of cherries. I'm going to sneak over to your house
tonight and eat them. If you hear strange noises in your tree,
please don't shoot. I can see the headlines now. "Old gray
haired guy shot out of a tree while stealing cherries." Back
to Leavenworth... what a great place to kick back and enjoy
yourself. We haven't been there for 20+ years so we forgot what
we were missing. Our highlights included a couple rounds of
golf on a fantastic golf course and an afternoon of white water
rafting. My wife and I played on a "championship" 18 hole
putting green in the evenings and spent the rest of the time
reading and checking out the shops and restaurants.
On another subject, I am about a third way through John Adams by
David McCollough. Coincidentally, with the 4th of July almost
upon us, I have gained a renewed appreciation for the sacrifices
of our forefathers and mothers. I plan on celebrating the 4th
just a little bit more this year!
Happy 4th to all of you.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Ann McCue Hewett ('63)
Re: Don Sorenson's NAB Picture #336
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090629-330-337.htm
Good morning!!
Ah, Rex Davis ('49) is the adult in picture #336 of the Don
Sorensen series. Love the nifty tennies - right in style again!!
(Hi, Coach!!)
-Ann McCue Hewett ('63) ~ Abilene, TX
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Nice story on Robert Anicetti (RIP) father to John, aka Jack Anicetti ('64)
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Robert Shipp ('64)
Re: Richland Village
To: Roger Gress ('61)
I don't know the exact year the Village houses were built, but
it was while I attended Jefferson between 1953 and 1958. My best
guess is that it was around '55 or '56.
-Robert Shipp ('64)
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Another Installment of 8
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090703-346-353.htm
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/04/09 ~ HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY
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10 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff & 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Mary Evelyn ('49), Curt Donahue ('53)
Mike Clowes ('54), Marlene Richter ('55)
Gus Keeney ('57), Tom Verellen ('60)
Tom Hemphill ('62), Donna Bowers ('63)
Linda Reining ('64), Connie McCullugh ('74)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Penny Mitchell ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gale Waldkoetter ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Rice ('75)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Ron Stephens ('56) and Jinnie Eckert ('58)
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>>From: Mary Evelyn Kingsley ('49)
Re: Don Sorenson's (NAB) picture #347
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090703-346-353.htm
That's my Dad, James Edwin Kingsley... known as Jim or Ed
depending on where you met him. This picture must have been
taken in late '50s or early '60s. I think he retired in 1966.
We moved to Richland in 1944 with DuPont as the employer.
-Mary Evelyn Kingsley ('49)
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>>From: Curt Donahue ('53)
Re: Don Sorenson's (NAB) Picture #349
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090703-346-353.htm
The man singing in #349 is Harley Stell who was the vocal
music director at Col-Hi in the 1950s. The accompanist may be
Shirley Frye ('53).
That may be Harley Stell with the sextet in picture #348.
I'm not sure on that one.
-Curt Donahue ('53) ~ Federal Way, WA
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: Don Sorenson's (NAB) Picture #348
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090703-346-353.htm
Back Row (left to right):
Rosie O'Neil ('52), Gordon Papas (Band Teacher)
Front row (left to right):
Velma McCord ('54), _______, Joy Simpson ('54), Anita Rodriguez ('54),
Evelyn Schmitt ('54)
Re: Photo 349
Harley Stell (Music Teacher), don't know who the accompanist is.
No captions this time.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
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>>From: Marlene Richter Frank ('55)
To: Roger Gress ('61)
Re: Richland Village Houses
I believe at least some of the houses were built in 1953. My
family and I moved here in January 1954 and they were brand new
then and quite a few were not occupied. It was a long cold walk
to Columbia High School from Catskill where I lived. We finally
got bus service in March.
-Marlene Richter Frank ('55)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Don Sorenson's (NAB) Picture #349
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090703-346-353.htm
Looks like Harley Stell. Had to be before 1955, because I don't
recognize the accompanist. Great tenor voice, and was very
patient to have put up with my antics for three years!!!
-Gus Keeney ('57) ~ From Sunny and "Warm" West Richland where
it might break 100° within the next day or so!!
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>>From: Tom Verellen ('60)
To: Mike Brady ('61)
Do cherries taste better in the dark? You should be warned that
I have some new guard dogs.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Ver/090704-00.htm
-Tom Verellen ('60) ~ From a little to sunny near Lacey
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>>From: Tom Hemphill ('62)
Re: Scuba Diving Adventures
I'm having fun going back in my memory about some of my diving
experiences. I've also dived into a few big boxes of photos that
I've taken over the years. Most of the photos that I took were
slides. For several years I focused on creating slide shows
using two projectors with a lap dissolve system and synchronized
with music. It was a lot of fun and the people who were featured
really enjoyed the shows. These shows comprised of 160 slides
and took about 20 minutes to present.
So, I've decided to share a few photos with my Bomber Family.
Hope you enjoy the pictures.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Hem/090704-00.htm
-Tom Hemphill ('62)
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>>From: Donna Bowers Rice ('63)
Re: Clif Bowers ('61-RIP)
Maren: Could you please place this in the Alumni Sandstorm
Obituaries for me. Clif passed as I was coming home from Seattle
on Monday night... he had been in a coma for 2 days. When I got
there I had thought that I would have some time to talk, but
he barely talked to me. But I had had several weeks with him
helping him through chemo in San Francisco and moving him from
San Francisco to Seattle, to be near family at the last, so I
had good "time" then. But you are never ready to turn loose of
your brother EVER, so I am deeply sad and I will miss his quiet
goodness forever.
Love,
-Donna Bowers Rice ('63)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Maren, I sent an entry to the Sandstorm and it was returned,
saying it was rejected for security reasons??? so, am sending
it to you and hopefully, you can put it in the Sandstorm for me.
so weird--never had that happen, before.
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to:Don Sorenson(NAB)
re:Who Are They
in picture #351, the guy standing at the back of the room, by
the calendar, in overalls, is my great-uncle, Carl(Barnum)
Larsen. thanks, Don, for sending these pictures and getting our
"memory cells" working. *grin*
Happy 4th to all. we will be in Corona at a friend's annual 4th
of July BBQ--no fireworks allowed in Orange County, so we will
just eat, drink, and be merry. *grin*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64).....triple digits
have returned to Bakersfield, CA
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>>From: Connie McCullugh Brown ('74)
Looking for Don Bigelow ('74). Thought I saw something from a
sister the other day. Anyone know where to reach Don?
-Connie McCullugh Brown ('74)
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Another installment of 8
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090704-354-361.htm
And lastly THANK YOU to all our veterans and those who have kept
our country GREAT.
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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Funeral Notice
>>Clif Bowers ('61) ~ 10/2/42 - 6/29/09
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/05/09
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6 Bombers and Bill Dunton (BB) sent stuff:
Marguerite Groff ('54), Tony Duran ('55)
"Pappy" Swan ('59), Mike Brady ('61)
Tony Sharpe ('63), Deedee Willox ('64)
Bill Dunton (BB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharon Panther ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul Tampien ('64)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Since I'm sending this on the 4th of July, I am hoping that
everyone had a great celebration yesterday, and no mishaps. I
spent the day with my awesome, very large, family. However, I
got tired and left the festivities before fireworks started.
(it doesn't matter if I'm typing this early, I already know
that I'll be leaving early).
With all the talk about Pappy's new dogs, I just wanted to say,
I have a kitty. Tiger is the first animal I've had since falling
and having serious damage on my back in 2003. I'm having a great
time with him. He is a lover and cuddles with me whenever I
sit down. Only problem is that he gets into places that he
shouldn't. Like a place in my kitchen where there are telephone
wires, television wires, and wires to a program that sends an
SOS for me if I should fall and can't get up, or any other major
problem. As you can imagine all these wires are an attraction
for a curious kitty. Now I have to find a way to block him from
there, so he won't electrocute himself while I'm out.
I really started this to thank Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54),
for identifying Don Sorensen's (NAB) Picture #348:
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090703-346-353.htm
That picture has been shown before. In fact I printed it because
I knew Gordon Papas, and was sure I knew 4 of the girls.
However, my 72 year old brain couldn't bring up the names. I
tried going through class pictures on the web site, and still
no luck. Again, thank you Bob. I'm not so dumb; at least I knew
that I knew them!!
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
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>>From: Tony Duran ('55)
Re: Don Sorensen's (NAB) Picture #356
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090704-354-361.htm
The gentleman seated on the right in picture #356 is my dear old
dad Joe Duran (RIP). He started out working as a security guard
in '43 or '44 then with some schooling became an operator. I
guess that was what they called them. He didn't talk much about
his work. He always considered it very hush hush. Government
work you know!! He, Frank Haggard, Bill Large and a couple of
other folks that I can't remember offhand used to play, in a
dance band, for parties around the Tri-City area. I suppose that
was the trigger that got me interested in music.
I think we had a pretty decent Col-Hi dance band back in the mid
fifties. We did play a lot of gigs. Many of the band members are
now deceased. But we sure enjoyed playing. Playing at the Grand
Opening of the Uptown Theater was a big thing then.
-Tony Duran ('55)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Tom Hemphill ('62)
Re: Diving Experiences and Training
Tom, my fellow underwater experience appreciatory, I will
eventually get to the task of writing up and submitting some of
my diving experiences to share with you and our fellow Bombers.
Currently, I am pretty busy with taking care of the family
business of medical issues for my mother and my wife, Jeanne.
In the meantime, dive buddy, you and a couple of other Bombers
are doing a wonderful job of entertaining and informing
Sandstorm readers of the fascinating wonders of the underwater
world. I can assure you and the rest of the Bombers that your
travel diving, dive training experiences, and underwater
photography are far more interesting than my research and
working dive log entries.
Probably my greatest feat was that I stayed safe and avoided
being run down by boats, tangled up in discarded fishing line,
or being sucked into water intakes at dams and pump intakes in
the Snake and Columbia River System, etc. Although, I certainly
can offer a few "sea stories" about diving/snorkeling with
Alaska Fur Seals, stellar Sea Lions, rather big octopuses,
Wolf Eels, and Ling Cod as big as me, fishing with rod and reel
underwater for a very different "Isaac Walton-type experience,
etc. But, more on those tales ... later.
I have not participated in any diving for some time now,
although I am entertaining the idea of eventually becoming a
low key underwater prospector, if and when I can find the time,
while still "young and spry enough" to "just do it!" I am
afraid that diving has sort of gone the way of my flying,
skiing, mountain climbing, and other (more than simple and
straight forward outdoor endeavors), not so much because I got
old ...I just got too damn occupied with other things and
responsibilities! However, being a Tom Hemphill-trained and
certified underwater instructor, I am still keeping my feet wet
by currently conducting introductory level, water certification
training. Please see accompanying photos.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Swa/090705-00.htm
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where the weather
is HOT, but the water in the training pool is cold
enough to seriously shrink strategic parts of a water
instructor's anatomy, and the water in the puddle is
warm but just too shallow.
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Clif Bowers ('61-RIP)
I am saddened to hear of the death of Clif. I remember Clif as
a wonderful person who was liked by all. He made a significant
impact on my life. Clif was a very talented artist. Clif's death
is another reminder that life is short, and we need to live life
to it's fullest. My condolences to Clif's family and friends.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Tony Sharpe ('63)
Re: Richland Village
To: Roger Gress ('61)
I can confirm that the Richland Village was probably completed
by the Spring of 1955. My family moved from a home on "C" Street
in North Richland to 512 McMurray in the late spring of 1955,
and I continued to go to John Ball until the end of the school
year. North Richland became an Army Base instead of a
construction camp.
-Tony Sharpe ('63)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: Class of '64's 45 year reunion
I attended our 45th reunion last month, and it was very nice.
Of course, it would have been even better if our Sandstorm Queen
had been there!
I bought Bill Scott's ('64) book, "Angel of the Gold Rush",
which is the first of a trilogy. I am about a third of the way
into it and enjoying it very much. I'm sure I will be online
looking for the next two as well. Way to go, Bill!
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ in Burbank, WA, where it is HOT!!
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>>From: Bill Dunton (BB)
Re: Lynn Dunton (former Richland school teacher - RIP)
This is to announce that we are joyfully celebrating Lynn
Dunton's life on Saturday July 11, 2009 in the Assistance League
of Fullerton Hall located at 233 West Amerige Avenue in
Fullerton, CA from 11am until 2pm.
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It would be our pleasure for you to join us in commemorating
this remarkable woman, as well as all of the many and varied
contributions she has made to our lives. Please help us contact
everyone by freely sharing this information.
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In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to either
the Oralingua School for the Hearing Impaired, the Lynn Dunton
Memorial Scholarship at La Habra High School, or your favorite
charity in her name.
-Bill Dunton (BB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/06/09
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6 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
Anna May Wann ('49), Bonnie Allen ('59)
Jack Gardiner ('61), Mike Brady ('61)
Lyndy Wheeler ('62), Betti Avant ('69)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David Barger ('72)
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: Sad messages From Club 40 Treasurer, Ann Thompson
As people are sending in their dues and reservations for
Club Forty Annual meeting in September, they are also sending
information about their relatives that have passed away. The
news this week:
Class of 1947 - Virginia "Maitland" McCULLOUGH Lee is deceased
– James H. Lee did not give me date.
Class of 1952 – Paula RICHARDS Smith passed away last year
according to her brother Bob RICHARDS ('47) who has just moved
back to the Richland area.
Re: On Another note
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Swa/090705-00.htm
What happened to Pappy's beard? – And those dogs are smarter
than you give them credit for!!!! They are hunting dogs, not
waders!!
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
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>>From: Bonnie Allen ('59)
Re: Richland Village
I think it was the fall of 1953 that we moved to Richland. We
lived in the Richland Village and it couldn't have been very
old--nothing was landscaped and if we came up from the back of
the houses we had to count from the end to figure out which was
ours. The back of the houses were all the same and there was
nothing but sand and sagebrush out there. This would have been
about the time George's elves tied him up and brought him to my
house for a party. We lived at 510 McMurray--Tony Sharpe ('63),
you lived next door?
-Bonnie Allen ('59) ~ Mill Creek, WA
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>>From: Jack Gardiner ('61)
Re: Sorensen's Pictures
Very few of the Don Sorensen's pictures, do I know any of the
people. But I enjoy them immensely. I like looking at what else
is in the pictures. Dates on calendars, adding machines and
slide rules on desks for instance.
Re: Picture #337
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090629-330-337.htm
The village theater in the background. The young boy wearing
cowboy boots, I bet its been decades since I've seen a child
wear cowboy boots.
Streets are almost empty of trees.
-Jack Gardiner ('61)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: 1961 Summer Trip
Seeing Tom Hemphill's ('62) entries in the Sandstorm reminded me
of a trip we took to Yakima in the summer of 1961. We decided to
hitch hike to visit one of Tom's relatives. We probably didn't
have a nickel to our name, but who cares when you're a teenager
and the world is your oyster. As we were standing along the
highway with our thumbs out, a car pulled over with two black
men in the front seat. You have to keep in mind this was 1961,
and the only blacks I knew were Maurice ('62) and Theartis ('63)
Wallace. With much trepidation on my part, we hopped into the
back seat. I quickly began telling them I thought Willie Mays,
Hank Aaron, Jackie Robinson and other black athletes were the
greatest. As I think back, they must have been amused watching
this young, naive white guy squirm.
Re: Cherries at night
A couple of days ago Tom Verellen ('60) asked if cherries taste
better at night. I think they do. It's the thrill of doing
something you're not suppose to do that adds to the flavor. One
night in the summer of 1960, Pastor (yes, a man of God) Bill
Wilson ('63) and I decided to go to Benton City to find (okay,
steal) cherries. (I hope I haven't told this story before.) I
borrowed (okay, I stole) the key to my Dad's 1956 Chevrolet
station wagon. When it was around 10:30 pm, Bill and I pushed
the car down the driveway far enough from our house so my father
wouldn't hear the sound of the car starting. Just as we were
about to start the car the police arrived. It was like magic!
Red lights flashing all over the place... neighbors looking out
their windows... it was embarrassing... I don't know where they
came from... I thought they would send us straight to the Walla
Walla pen. You can guess the rest of the story. The police
officer took me to my house, woke my Dad up and told him his
"wonderful son" was caught borrowing (okay, stealing) his car. I
don't know what happened to Pastor Wilson. Like magic he
disappeared. The sad part of the story is my Dad was sick at the
time and died of cancer within two months.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Lyndy Wheeler Myers ('62)
Re: Santa Fe
Hey all of you great Bombers in the Santa Fe area, my sister
Paige Wheeler just moved there on a whim and could sure use
some guidance. Email me and I will forward to her.
Thanks,
-Lyndy Wheeler Myers ('62)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Swa/090705-00.htm
Hey Pappy, I love the new pictures of the "girls". The last one
is priceless, it must have been the elves that made you do it,
huh?
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where it has been hot the past
few days and now it is supposed to cool down again with
perhaps some much needed rain
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Another installment of 8
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090706-362-369.htm
To: Tony Duran ('55)
Yea, its funny how parents wouldn't tell their children about
work even in the broadest sense. Of course it is a little hard
to describe unless you know the lingo. If anyone is interested I
do have a few pictures of 200 Area Chemical Operators in action
along with some descriptors if you like.
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/07/09
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15 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Dick McCoy ('45), Bud Bartlett ('51)
Sharon Panther ('57), Bonnie Richardson ('58)
Bonnie Allen ('59), David Shaw ('60wb)
Michael Waggoner ('60), Patti Jones ('60)
John Browne ('61), Tom Hemphill ('62)
Lorraine Ward ('63), Marie Ruppert ('63)
Bill Wilson ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Wendy Badbada ('86)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Today, Monday, I received the sad news that Virginia Maitland
McCullogh Lee ('47) has left us. Another of the old gang.
Getting old has its benefits, considering the alternatives, but
this isn't one of them. How does that old song go? "Gee, but I'd
give the world to see... "
Later, Maitland
-Dick McCoy ('45)
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>>From: Bud Bartlett ('51)
To: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Picture #360
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090704-354-361.htm
Finally I have recognized some people in the pictures that you
have been submitting to the Alumni Sandstorm.
I believe that picture #360 is a Safety Meeting that G.E.
encouraged organizations to conduct. This picture is about 1956
or early 1957.
The people are: Standing (left to right) Hugh Sheppard, and Marv
McDonald, Sitting (left to right) Joan Slagle, Peggie Anderson,
Florence Quimby, Jan Dykeman, Laverne Alvis, and Chuck Owings.
Hope the spelling of names is correct.
-Bud Bartlett ('51)
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>>From: Sharon Panther Taff ('57)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Thanks for the post and website on the "big" parade in Johnson,
WA. I suggested to my husband that it might be a fun one-day
trip. We left at 6am and took a leisurely trip through Clarkston/
Lewiston over the hill to Johnson and found a shady spot to park
by the grain elevators. A bazillion people came to watch the
festivities. Among the many parade entries was a cool 1962 red
and white Corvette. As it drove by me, on a whim I asked the
driver if I could ride back through the route with him to
celebrate my birthday. He said "Hop in" and away we went.
What a hoot. We drove through a couple more times. He was cool
gentleman who had retired in his 50s and moved to the area from
Seattle. All in all a great adventure.
I would like to add that my husband, Dave Taff ('56) and I
celebrated our 50th anniversary June 6 of this year.
-Sharon Panther Taff ('57)
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>>From: Bonnie Richardson Reno ('58)
Re: Don Sorensen's (NAB) picture #368
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090706-362-369.htm
Maren, I was surprised when I looked at Don Sorensen's pictures
on July 6 to find myself in one of them! In picture #368, on the
left - Bonnie Richardson Reno ('58). I recall the face of my co-
worker, but can't remember her name.
-Bonnie Richardson Reno ('58) ~ Spokane
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>>From: Bonnie Allen ('59)
To: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Picture #365
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090706-362-369.htm
That is my sister, Marlene Allen LeCount ('56). Probably right
after she was out of high school and working at Hanford before
she married David LeCount.
-Bonnie Allen ('59)
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>>From: David D. Shaw ('60wb)
To: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Picture 350 from July 2 or 3 installment
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090703-346-353.htm
Don, the individual in the center of picture 350 is my father,
David F. Shaw, manager of Hanford for the AEC from about 1952 to
1955. He was assistant manager from 1947 to 1952. I am not sure
of the other individuals but the one on the right may be Harry
Strock, Chief of Police. Thanks for bringing these photos
“alive”, especially to those of us that lived through those
times.
-David D. Shaw ('60wb)
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>>From: Michael Waggoner ('60)
Re: Don Sorensen's pictures #344
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090701-338-345.htm
-Michael Waggoner ('60)
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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, July 11, 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: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: Something in the water...
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Swa/090705-00.htm
Dear Pappy Swan ('59); if you had sat in the puddle, instead of
the pool, it's my feeling that you'd have had better luck (& an
easier descent). That chlorinated household water would put ME
off, if I had as good a nose as those two with you. If you HAD
sat in the puddle, though, we wouldn't have the GREATEST MARINE
RECRUITING POSTER OF ALL TIME! So, thank you for your
perspicacity & downright bravery, in pursuit of excellence, sir.
I salute you!
Re: Moving on to Sorenson pic #361
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090704-354-361.htm
It's my belief that the young fellow with his hand on the black
box & his eye on the ball is a McKeown. Would that be Mike? (I
really wonder what the significance of the table's contents
might be... a raffle? Kinda strange...)
Is "the Village" that housing cluster N of MacMurray with the
mountain names? My family lived there in... wow... the mid-'50s,
sometime... right at the point where Hood & Everest collide,
next door to the Gillis family... 1937 Everest. We lived so many
places, because neither of my parents worked in Area-related
jobs... and had to leave town in '55 & move to Benton City...
where I completed 6th grade, after starting out at Spalding.
Now, THAT was sweet! Sagebrush across the street, and a cherry
orchard across the highway, with an airplane engine on a stick
that could Really get it on! My first bow-hunting 'success' was
there... I shot a hen pheasant under a sage... but it was a
'blunt'- a target arrow- and she flew away. My first dog (an old
black lab from Tacoma that we had brought East with us in '53)
is buried out there, pretty close to the same sage that
sheltered the hen. He was a marvelous canine, who'd let my
little sister grab ahold of his ear and flop on his back & ride
him around. He even let our banty rooster stand on his back,
sometimes (used to have an old b&w picture of that). That was
one saintly animal!
Re: Was "Torbett" formerly "Corbett"?
Every time I see Torbett I'm scratching my inner head, a
little... because we used to live on Johnston, not far from (was
it?) Corbett, I think. (We were down there in the elbow, in an
"A" house we shared with the Harbour family, across from the
Lind's & the Renz' & the Weihermillers... with the Reilly's on
the corner of the 'back' of the block, and John Meyers' family
across the back- roughly right across from the Adrian's (a
couple of doors N of our place). That inner lot alternated
between accommodating sports activities and providing an
airstrip for the little gas engine jobbies on a string (or 2
strings, I guess)... with the 'pilot' turning round & round,
flying his bird until the fuel ran out... and then- if he was
good- getting it on the ground with no need of a 'rebuild'.
Anyway... I know I'm procrastinating, so, Onward! ^..^
-John Browne, Jr. ('61) on a cooler, overcast AM in the
south/central Puget Sound basin... CLGS around 5-6K...
pleasant, after a string of days in the 90ºs (& with a
principal irrigation pump to replace, a most welcome
break!) ^..^
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>>From: Tom Hemphill ('62)
To: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Hitchhiking
Mike, I do remember that hitchhike trip we took to Yakima to
meet up with my cousin Jim Holladay. As I recall, we made it to
Toppenish in that first vehicle. We decided to get out and walk
when our friends in the front seat stopped to pick up more
riders. We made it to Wapato with the next ride and then on to
Yakima with the last ride. You see, this is just one more event
that proves that we were fearless and clueless, and not real
bright. Hey Mike, just how did we get back home?
-Tom Hemphill ('62)
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>>From: Lorraine Ward Shelby ('63)
Re: Don Sorensen's (NAB) picture #362
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090706-362-369.htm
The women second from the right is Jean McDowell - mother of Don
McDowell - I think class of 1961.
-Lorraine Ward Shelby ('63)
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>>From: Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63)
Re: Sorensen's 7/6 pictures
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090706-362-369.htm
I'm finally able to identify someone in the pictures that Don
sends periodically.
My mother (Dora Ruppert) is pictured in the first picture sent
today (7-6-09). She is the last lady on the right. Several other
faces look familiar, but I can't put a name to the faces. She
died just before Christmas in 1961 of metastasized breast
cancer.
-Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63)
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>>From: Bill Wilson ('63)
Re: Pastor Wilson
FYI, Brady:
Pastor Wilson did not just 'magically' disappear. He was very
'unmagically' taken in a police car home to encounter sleepy
parents surprised by strange early morning knocking on the door.
Not exactly how we had the 'take-the-car, pick-the-cherries-
escapade' planned! Strange thing, though, that we did not
attempt the same scenario the next night! Duh!! Is this what
we refer to today as 'bonding' time?
cheers instead of cherries!
-Bill Wilson ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Odds & Ends...
Gallery: Life at Hanford in 1944
Hi-Land Drive-In
Toivo Piippo's wife who taught at Kennewick High School
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Wendy Badbada Forsythe ('86)
Re: Pictures sent by Don Sorensen on July 6
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090706-362-369.htm
In the picture of the two young ladies holding up some type of
driving instruction signs ... the lovely lady on the left in the
picture is my now mother-in-law, fka Bonnie Richardson ('58).
FYI ... she is as lovely and full of life now as I know she
must have been back then ... and is still a good driver even
today -- ha ha!!! I love you, Bonnie -- couldn't have asked for
a more wonderful mother-in-law!!!
-Wendy Badbada Forsythe ('86)
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Funeral Notice
>>Maitland McCullough Lee ('47) ~ 1/30/30 - 5/23/09
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/08/09
...working on the Sandstorm and eating Rainiers ($4.99/lb)
they came from Stemilt Growers in Wenatchee to my local
grocery store in Gretna, LA -Maren
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Anna May Wann ('49), Dick Pierard ('52)
Gloria Adams ('54), "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Carol Carson ('60), Mike Brady ('61)
Earl Bennett ('63), Sheri Lukins ('75)
Debbie Lukins ('78)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Deanna Sue Lukins ('79)
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: Class of 1949
We are going to have our 60th reunion this September and I have
asked each and every one of you to send me a little info on what
you have been doing the last 10 years since we had our 50th.
Some have sent me info on what they have been doing the last
60 years and that is great too. I want to put a memory book
together (it won't be as big as our 50th one) but even if
you can't come to the reunion e-mail me a short note, or if
necessary a long note, on how your life is going. Remember we
are a young bunch of people in our seventies and we want to
share it with each other.
If you are good and send me stuff I will see that you get a
copy.
We are going to have a great turnout on Saturday night,
September the 12th, so lets give each other something to talk
about.
If there are any of you out there who are relatives or friends
of people from the Class of 1949, put a bee in their bonnet and
get them agitated enough to write me. PLEASE, PLEASE AND THANK
YOU.
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49) ~ in the beautiful city
of Bothell where we sat and watched fireworks from
Kirkland, Bothell and Woodinville all from my
driveway.
No traffic, no crowds, just lots of noise and
colorful fireworks, and a good glass of wine. Not
as good as the fireworks we saw a couple of years
ago at Patti Jones Ahrens' ('60) in Browns Point
and done by Larry Mattingly ('60), from across the
pond in Tacoma. Missed your party, Patti.
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
Congrats to Sharon Panther Taff ('57) and Dave Taff ('56) on
their 50th. Charlene and I celebrated ours two years ago. Y'all
certainly have learned what keep on keeping on is about. Hope
you make it to your 75th -- and beyond! And that Willard Scott
is there to plaster your pictures on a jam jar.
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
Re: Sorensen's ('NAB Picture #367
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090706-362-369.htm
The man in picture #367 is Dick Lewis. He graduated in 1951,
-Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Class of 1959 50th Reunion Info On the '59er Web Site
My fellow '59ers (and anyone else who just happens to be
curious) my Ol' "pea pickin' buddy" and fellow '59er, Burt
Pierard, asked me to post this notice to ya'll, because Burt
believes that most Bombers think that I'm just crazy enough,
that they will be prone to read this just to see, "What did
that nut have to say this time?"
Well, actually Burt and I were "pea canning buddies" in Walla
Walla (aka Wally World), the town that people liked so well ...
they named it twice, between our junior and senior years, when
we worked inside the Walla Walla Cannery, canning ... you
guessed it ... peas. I haven't liked canned peas since, but
that's another story. But anyway, pea pickin' sounds more
"Ernie Fordish."
If any of you '59ers did not receive your 50th reunion
information and registration packet in the mail, or lost,
folded, spindled, or mutilated said package (or the dog ate it),
do not despair, you can go online to Maren's RichlandBombers.com
and pull up all kinds of good info about the reunion. And, you
can even print out more registration forms (so now you have one
less excuse for not attending). After you go to RichlandBombers.com
click on 1959 in the grid of class years.
That will bring up our class web site for which my ol' buddy,
History of Richland, and Bomber Trivia aficionado, ... (once
again, the sound of trumpets) Mr. Burton Pierard is the
Webmaster. Burt is setting it up so that the reunion
information, forms, and a list of "who's coming," based on the
received advance pre-registrations, will be available for your
reading and registration enjoyment. He will be updating that
list periodically. Also, you have the option of visiting Burt's
Class of '59 Home Page. If you have never done that, it is well
worth the perusing time for revisiting some old memories.
Ya'll come now, ya heh?
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where all the land,
round and about, is pretty much in residential or
cropland status and makes one wonder ... just where
do all of those tumbling tumbleweeds come from ...
every winter? My theory is that the hosses of the
Riders in the Purple Sage kicked 'em lose in "Oreegone,"
or that dang wind brought 'em from over yonder.
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>>From: Carol Carson Renaud ('60)
Re: Don Sorensen's picture #361
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090704-354-361.htm
To: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
The items on the table I believe were samples of Safety Prizes
that the Hanford contractors gave out periodically after
achieving so many hours without a lost-time injury. Typically,
there were 5 or 6 items the employees could choose from. I still
have a set of aluminum canisters that my Mom "won".
-Carol Carson Renaud ('60) ~ in cloudy and chilly Lynnwood, WA
where the cooler weather is making me forget the beautiful
sunny warm/hot days last week.
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
To: Tom Hemphill ('62)
When we finally got to your cousin's house in Yakima, we weren't
paying too much attention to your relatives. Our attention was
directed toward a young lady in a bathing suit next door working
in her yard. I have a clear memory of her, but I can't remember
how we got home.
To: Bill Wilson ('63)
As I was re-reading your entry last night, I couldn't stop
laughing. I kept visualizing you in the back seat of a police
car. Did they cuff you? :) I was still laughing when I was
lying in bed trying to fall asleep.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Earl Bennett ('63)
Re: Don Sorensen's #366
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090706-362-369.htm
Two of my sisters agree with me that our uncle Bob Somerville is
in the back row, fifth from the right. Based on other
identifications in today's Sandstorm, this set appears to be
from the late fifties, more recent than most earlier sets and
possibly the reason for more recognitions.
Regards, ecb3 - from unseasonably mild central Virginia,
averaging about 5° cooler than most years for the last couple
of weeks and forecast to continue through the weekend.
-Earl Bennett ('63)
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>>From: Sheri Lukins Collins ('75)
Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTER!!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish my lil sister,
Deanna Sue Lukins Wingart ('79) a very Happy Birthday on July
8th.
Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday Dear Copperhead!
Happy Birthday to You!
WoooHoooo! Love Ya, Sista!
-Sheri Lukins Collins ('75)
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>>From: Debbie Lukins Lee ('78)
Happy Birthday to
the one and only Deanna "The CopperHead" Lukins Wingart ('79)
You are now officially only one year younger than I and yes I
know the predominant word is younger.
This is for you, for being there through the really hard and
heartbreaking times, making me feel safe.
I carry your heart with me
I carry your heart with me, I carry it in my heart
I am never without it anywhere I go you go, my dear;
And whatever is done by only me is your doing
I fear
No fate for you are my fate, my sweet
I want no world for beautiful you are my world, my true
And it's you are whatever a moon has always meant
And whatever a sun will always sing is you
Here is the deepest secret nobody knows
Here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
And the sky of the sky of a tree called life;
Which grows higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide
And this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart
I carry your heart, I carry it in my heart
-Debbie Lukins Lee ('78)
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Rex Hunt ('53wb), Donna Nelson ('63)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
Betti Avant ('69)
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>>From: Rex Hunt ('53wb)
Re: Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
To those that know Virginia, I spoke with her yesterday morning.
The cancer had spread to her liver. They recently removed a
chunk and soon she will be receiving treatment geared to that
area. She is waiting to see a liver oncologist specialist.
She sounded very tired and worn out when we spoke but as always
very upbeat.
So if you can find the time... send her a get well wish via
these pages, or if you know her personally send it to her e-mail
address or maybe better yet try calling her.
Just a random thought.
-Rex Hunt ('53wb) ~ Hauntingly lovely Hanford, CA (the heifer
dust capital)
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>>From: Donna Nelson ('63)
Re: Cherries
Maren, Just bought Rainiers from a little orchardist up the hill
from me in East Wenatachee and I paid $2/lb for "just picked".
I don't even look at them in the store because they are more.
-Donna Nelson ('63)
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[At least I can GET them here... and take a look at WHY I live
here: http://ForeverAbby.com -Maren]
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Don't let it ever be said that we Bombers don't look after one
another. As concerned as I was some time ago over David Rivers
and his stupid cowboy hat, I am now more concerned about the
direction another of our lot has taken. While I did promise that
I wouldn't say anything, it was kind of a four dotter promise,
so it doesn't count. While he has used this forum as a Penitent,
owning up to his dependence on cherries and the schadenfreude
he experienced when visualizing our own Sky Pilot Bill (Woody)
Wilson riding in the back of Officer Mumper's cruiser, there is
more. When my Finn Hill neighbor Mike Brady called me yesterday
to tell me why he was on his way to Tacoma, it made realize that
he needs our help. We need to help him realize that South End
Guys don't do American Idol, period, end of story, it reflects
on all of us. Does he want people to think we were eating pate
and petit fours in the windbreak, when we were actually hot
boxin' a Pall Mall. When we were at the Rat Hole (I think
Denler's Uncle owned the place) below Carmichael putting peanuts
in our Pepsi, does he want people to think we were a bunch of
dilatants chit chatting about Puccini or Edna St. Vincent
Millay.? No, we were talking about what we were going to do when
our folk's got out poor work slips. That our summer night
excursions, on borrowed bicycles, across Williams into Indian
Country, were for Cultural Exchange. On second thought they
were, kinda, so forget that. All that being said please help
Mike return to his roots, drink some water out of an irrigation
spigot, ride his bike with a shotgun on the handle bars down to
the Yakima to shoot some ducks, wade in Welsian and forget
American Idol, Dancing with Stars and Meg Ryan movies.
Come back Mike, we miss you.
-jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
Re: Don Sorensen's picture #362
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090706-362-369.htm
The lovely lady holding the sign in this picture is Mimi
LaFollette, aunt of Glenda ('62-RIP) and Becky ('64).
-Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Cherries
Hey Maren, Safeway has Washington grown Rainiers for $1.98/lb
this week here in Lacey. About a month ago I bought about 3
pounds of California sweet cherries for $1.99/lb and saved
about $20.00 on them. They say home grown is best and I plan
on getting some this week if they still have any left by the
time I do my weekly shopping.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where we had a down pour
yesterday but by last night the full moon was out in
all its glory
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[Polished off that Wenatchee pound of cherries and went back
for more. Less than 24 hours later, I got Chelan grown Rainiers
for $3.50/lb. I bought 1 pound and there were 2 pounds left.
I'll go tomorrow and see if the story is different. -Maren]
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Luana Ivers ('52), "Em" DeVine ('52)
Norma Loescher ('53), Virginia Brinkerhoff ('54)
Tom Verellen ('60), Mike Brady ('61)
Earl Bennett ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
Vic Marshall ('71), Maggie Gilstrap ('74)
Anne Mitzlaff ('77), Michael Hays ('79)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dale McLean ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Rulon ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy Scott ('64)
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>>From: Luana Ivers Portch ('52)
Re: Don Sorenson pics
#357 is Roberta DeVine, step-mother of Marilyn and Terry ('52).
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090704-354-361.htm
#367 is Dick Lewis ('52). Sorry Skip, but he belongs to our class!
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090706-362-369.htm
-Luana Ivers Portch ('52)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVine ('52)
Hello from Anchorage, Alaska!
Terry ('52) and I arrived at my daughter's Monday evening. Had
quite a good trip up... with the unexpected little problems, of
course, but we did get here all in one piece (except for a small
mirror which fell off the wall. It didn't break at first... just
slipped down the wall and balanced between the wall and the back
of the dining booth when the bottom of the frame broke, but did
get broken later when it slid off the bedside cabinet where I
put it "to be safe".) Ha.
We got a late start on Thursday, July 1st. The plan was for me
to pick Terry up at his house at 9 a.m. but I left my house at
9:30. On the way, I suddenly remembered WHERE I had put the
hanger with the 4 pair of slacks I was taking. After I got to
his house, where Sandra wanted to meet us for one last hug, she
drove me back to my house to get the hanger out of the coat
closet. I'd frantically searched "every where" that I could
think of to find them and had hastily grabbed other slacks and
a pants hanger to "make do". That was our 1st delay... not
counting the half hour at the beginning. Then, when we were
at Dean's to get the brakes checked (Terry wanted to be
sure everything was in good working order), I realized I had
forgotten the large orange plastic bag with all the Motor Home
papers, so we drove back to my house and I quickly ran in and
got it while Terry turned on the propane so the refrigerator
would stay cold. We took off again and when we got to the
ByPass, I wondered where Paco was. He definitely wasn't in
the RV so again we returned to my house. Good grief! He came
trotting up to the house as I drove up and sat "innocently" on
the porch while I turned the rig around. FINALLY... we were on
our way again and this time we did not look back!
Later... much, much later: Thursday evening to be exact.
We are knee deep in wedding preparations: food, hand made
decorations, etc. so will continue this, maybe on Sunday when
everything is done and put away... or at least we HOPE things
will be put away!
Just wanted everyone to know we are here, safe and sound,
enjoying cooler weather than Richland has and warmer weather
than Anchorage usually has!! So far it has been perfect in spite
of smoke from several wild fires.
-Marilyn "Em" DeVine ('52) ~ from "beautiful Turnagain Arm"
in Anchorage, AK. Next installment will/may include some
pictures of the many wild animals we saw along the way.
My dogs are both great little travelers, I'm happy to
say! Wasn't sure about the new one, 4 month old ChaChee.
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>>From: Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
To: Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
Virginia, I have fond memories of when we worked together on the
Sandstorm at Col-Hi. As a breast cancer survivor since 1991, I
wish you the strength you need to undergo treatment, and send
tender hugs of support.
Love and prayers,
-Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
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>>From: Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
Thanks Rex Hunt ('53wb) for updating folks on my situation. I
appreciate everybody's concerns. Would be best not to call me as
I have trouble getting to the phone. I saw the liver specialist
today but was kind of disappointing as he has to do a bunch more
tests, and study things, and then see me again.
Meanwhile thanks for the good wishes. If I am a little lax with
responding to emails, it is because my right arm and hand are
numb and my left not much better and can't type that well.
Thanks Rex for sharing the news. If/when I get something
definitive from the specialist I will let you know.
-Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
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>>From: Tom Verellen ('60)
All this talk of cherries. The two cherry trees in the back yard
have ripened and if the rest of the state has done as well as
these two trees they should be giving them away. I have no way
to pick the ones above my eight foot step ladder and they will
be reserved for the early birds. Every time I pass by the tree
I devour a few... too bad they won't last all summer long. Which
brings to mind the loss of my blackberry patch which had to go
to make room for the garage. They were just right growing in
the shade of a filbert tree very sweet and good sized. But
blackberries are plentiful even in the worst years provided
they don't get moldy. How could that happen on this side of the
mountains? I have also become an expert at growing the wild
daisy but only the even or odd numbered petal variety. Photos of
what these cherries used to look like (they have disappeared)
and a flower.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Ver/090710-00.htm
-Tom Verellen ('60) in cooler near Lacey
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: American Idol Concert
To: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Hello Jim,
I am overwhelmed by your concern for my well being.
In pondering my response to your Sandstorm entry, I thought
about telling you I am exploring the feminine side of my
personality or attempting to become a well rounded person. I
figured that would get the women vote in our audience. But, it
wouldn't be the truth, and everyone knows how I like to tell
the truth.
The truth is much simpler. I have a wonderful wife. She spent
over 25 years teaching six and seven year olds. She doesn't
complain when I play golf four or five times a week or go
running at dinner time. She allows me to go on trips without
her. She doesn't raise an eyebrow when I have a female fitness
or tennis partner, and she enjoys watching Mariners games with
me. In other words, she's a saint.
So, when she asks, "will you go with me to the American Idol
Concert," I respond with a resounding "yes." Then I check my
schedule to make sure I'm not drinking irrigation water, riding
my bike with a shot gun on the handle bars, shooting ducks or
wading in Welsian.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Earl Bennett ('63)
Here's what I get for bragging about our unseasonably mild
weather in yesterday's note - today the forecast for the
weekend jumped up to seasonal norms in the low to mid 90s, plus
increased chance of thunderstorms. So much for the beautiful
days of the last couple of weeks with relatively low humidity. I
truly enjoy getting back to the Columbia Basin when I can, where
40% is muggy.
Thanks, Maren, for the link to the photos and the degree symbol
added to my note - I tried the keystrokes that are supposed to
produce it when you published them a couple of years ago, but
for some reason the version of MS Office I was using at that
time didn't cooperate, nor with any of the other symbols you
posted. Now that I'm using Vista and Office 2003, maybe I should
try again - but I won't have time look for them for a couple of
weeks.
regards, ecb3 - from a beautiful day in Reva, VA, but getting
hotter soon.
-Earl Bennett ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: ...more from Colfax
OK... so you missed the Johnson Parade. Here is a chance to
redeem yourself with your wife/husband.
It's the Colfax - All City Yard Sale this coming Saturday, July
11th - 8AM to 1 PM. Make sure you make the Top Notch Restaurant
part of your day if in Colfax... Great Burgers & no I do not
work there or have any ownership in the place...
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Vic Marshall ('71)
Re: Brett Jacobs ('09)
I am pleased to forward this info on the ESPN High school
ALL-AMERICAN Selections. Way to go Brett!!!!: And also his
Dad-Ben ('69) for good genes and a lot of hard work.
2009 EA SPORTS Baseball First Team All-Americans
Infielders
Brett Jacobs (Richland, Wash.), Senior The son of Bombers coach
Ben Jacobs has been a rock for four years in the infield and has
led the team to two state titles, including this year's. The
Washington State recruit had a .417 batting average as a senior
with five homers and 33 RBIs. For his career, he racked up 24
homers and 117 RBIs
-Vic Marshall ('71)
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>>From: Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
To: Jim Coyne ('64)
I am back in Alaska after my Odyssey to pick up my husband's
new-to-him sports car. I am proud to say after 7000 miles solo
(Florida to Alaska) in the red convertible I had no wrecks, saw
first hand a tornado in the making, survived almost catching on
fire and received no tickets. I did get stopped for speeding in
Canada but... he let me off.... No I did not kiss him, show any
body parts or make any other offers. The Mountie was in a good
mood I guess. At any rate... if you are reading your emails give
me a call. I will be gone yet again next week heading back to
Florida but will only be gone this time for 5 days.
The good fishing starts when I get back so give me a call, email
or stop by the house.
-Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
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>>From: Anne Mitzlaff Gerken ('77)
Re: RV question
I'm looking for any Bombers who live near Alvarado, TX. There
is an RV dealership there called "Motorhome Specialist" I think.
The website says it's identified by its big flag. It sounds
like a huge dealership. Does anyone know anything about this
dealership?
Thanks,
-Anne Mitzlaff Gerken ('77)
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>>From: Michael Hays ('79)
Hey all you Bombers class of 79 Michael Hays will be playing
live after 5 at the John Dam plaza. Check it out The Band is
called The Cary Fly band hope to see you there. Michael
-Michael Hays ('79)
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Tony Duran ('55), Bill Berlin ('56)
Frank DeVincentis ('56wb), Mike Brady ('61)
Shirley Sherwood ('62), Kerry Steichen ('74)
Shannon Chapman ('84)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rex Hunt ('53wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Christenson ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janice Johns ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Heffner ('66)
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>>From: Tony Duran ('55)
Re: Watch that doggy door
http://www.forwardon.com/view.php?e=Id11f727f19ddf95b3&p=1040
-Tony Duran ('55)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Cherries and wine
I stopped by my favorite berry stand here in Anacortes the
other day and they had beautiful Bing cherries for $1.00 a
basket, about three-quarters of a pound or more. I asked the
young lady where they were from and she said that her friend's
uncle brought them over every other day and took a load of
Skagit Valley Strawberries and Raspberries back to Eastern
Washington. She said that the cherries were from some "little
place that I never heard of... Benton City" and I told her I
knew the "Ki-Be Bears" well. She then said that her Dad went
over there someplace and bought wine grapes for his own crushing
and home wine making. That too could have been Ki-Be or Red
Mountain.
Speaking of wine, we just sold our winery and grow operation
interest in the Yamhill Valley of Oregon. Mostly a Pinot Noir
or Pinot Gregio operation but we sold about 70% of our label in
Ontario, Canada and England annually. It took me two years to
get through the Ontario Liquor Control Board but once in, we
were a hot item. Very good quality at a fair price... even with
a high tax on it.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ Anacortes, WA where we are BBQing every
night on the deck at sundown and 70°. Had a little badly
needed rain this past week but Mr. Sun is beating down
on my nearly bald head something fierce today.
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>>From: Frank DeVincentis ('56wb)
Re: Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder
http://www.ahajokes.com/fp037.html
-Frank DeVincentis ('56wb)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Hamilton's vocabulary
Re: Professor Hamilton
I imagine everyone is tired of reading my entries in the
Sandstorm. After this entry, I promise to lay low unless some
unscrupulous person decides to defame my character.
However.... (Please note: 4 dots rather than 3)* I am likewise
concerned about Jim Hamilton ('63). It's his words. I have to
look in my once used 1985 Webster's dictionary to figure out
what they mean. Granted, I only do about 30% on the Reader's
Digest vocabulary and most of those are guesses, but Jim's words
are over the top.... schadenfreude?! It's hard to believe a
south ender who drinks water out of an irrigation ditch can come
up with them. Maybe it's the little education he's had at some
eastside college, but I'm betting his wife does his editing.
C'mon Jim, fess up.
* Jim says it's gotta be that way so it must be true
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Shirley Sherwood Milani ('62)
Re: Don Sorenson's Picture #357
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090704-354-361.htm
Picture #357 is Roberta Sherwood DeVine, the mother of
Sharon ('59), Shirley ('62), and Susan ('63) Sherwood.
-Shirley Sherwood Milani ('62)
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>>From: Kerry Steichen ('74)
To: Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
Wooo! Lady are you having a great summer or what...?
Did you do a diary so that you can write more entries?
Did you plan your trip or run like hell in a great car?
What an adventure... All those that left Richland are saying
great job and those that are still there are saying what the
hell, I have a hard time going to Yakima.
I traversed back and forth across the country a few times.
Richland, Texas, Tumwater, Texas, Wyoming, South Carolina, and
then back to Kent, WA.
But my best adventure was in 2006 when I got to stay in Europe
for 6 months. (Rome, London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Madrid) not
for a day but for weeks in locations. Didn't drive a bit but
traveled EMEA and walked a bunch. Aside from my last 2 years of
college this was the best time and lots of stories.
I always cut to the chase when I type, still not into twitter
and my space things. Way too much information and time. Connie
McCullugh ('74) Wanted to know if the younger generation was
ready to talk much.
Any way when I read your entry it was great to hear your events
of 7000 thousand miles in a HOT car. Be sure and thank your
husband for the opportunity!!!!
-Kerry Steichen ('74) ~ Kent WA where life is green and my
dahlias need some more water.. see picture
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>>From: Shannon Chapman Davari ('84)
Could you please repost entry about Harvey and Sally Foley
Chapman ('56) open house/anniversary party? It is Saturday,
July 18th beginning at 3 pm. Email me for location and/or
directions.
Thanks,
-Shannon Chapman Davari ('84)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/12/09
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2 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Tom Hughes ('56)
John Fletcher ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Debra Belliston ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cindy Payton ('65)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: Agnes
We were over at Ocean Shores just leaving a small gift shop when
Agnes, my wife, slipped off of the curb and fell hard on the
sidewalk. She managed to break her left wrist, crack two ribs,
hit her head on the concrete and twisted her left knee. The shop
manager called the aid unit and they got her fixed up the best
they could and I took her to the emergency at St Joseph's in
Tacoma. She will be OK but will be hurting for a while.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Any/090712-Hug-00.htm
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: John Fletcher ('64)
Re: Class of '64's 45th!
Thanks to Kathy Hoff Conrad, Jeff Boston, Dawn Bern and all
the hard working reunion organizers. Becky '65 and I had a
wonderful, memorable time. We thank all our classmates who
expressed condolences for our loss of Kathy Wersen Alder '64
(1945-2009). The memories you shared were heartfelt.
-John Fletcher ('64)
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Funeral Notice
>>Hugh Rapp ('60) ~ 10/3/41 - 7/4/09
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/13/09
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7 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
Rex Hunt ('53wb), "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Lora Homme ('60), Tom Hemphill ('62)
Linda McKnight ('65), Pam Ehinger ('67)
Duke Mitchell ('69), Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lorin St. John ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Glen Rose ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Terry Klute ('63)
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>>From: Rex Hunt ('53wb)
Re: Grandkids
I have had 2 grandsons with me for a week. And Lord knows I love
my grandkids.
Now I have seen the sun rise on the Bay of Conception, I have
seen a triple rainbow coming off Bridle Vail Falls in Yosemite,
I watched the sunset from Sunset rock in Sequoia with my new
bride oh so many years ago. But the most beautiful SIGHT I
have ever seen, was my son's tail lights disappearing into the
distance taking them two boys home.
-Rex Hunt ('53wb) ~ from Lovely downtown Hanford, CA which is
3 feet north of HELL
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
So ... Why Did I Marry and Enjoy Life With This Lady?
I am a little late with this entry, because I have been rather
busy lately, with looking after concerns of the two most
important ladies in my life.
My mother, Millie Swan, whom some fellow Bombers will remember,
turned 91 years old on June 29. And, somewhere prior to, or
around Memorial Day, she injured her right ankle (she thinks
that she bumped it on the foot step of her powered wheel chair),
resulting in what began as ... only a bruise. Unfortunately, she
did not call it to my attention or to that of the nurses at her
assisted care living facility, until it had become a serious
concern. And, she tried to treat it herself ... with the wrong
methods. Being diabetic, the injury ulcerated, developing into
an open wound (all that time, she kept it covered by her
stocking). Eventually, the infection had moved into the bones of
her lower leg.
Once aware of the problem, the nurses provided initial care and
alerted me, and I took her to see her doctor. Thus began, so far
-- about a month-long series of pretty much daily visits (and
the accompanying phone calls and paperwork) to her primary care
physician and a host of specialists who deal with circulatory
problems, wound healing, and infectious diseases. Also, included
in the scenario are the appointments for MRA, MRI, Ultrasound,
lab tests, etc. Currently, she is in Kadlec Hospital, in
Richland, receiving antibiotics by IV. The doctors are
attempting to treat the condition by arresting the infection
and, hopefully and eventually, improve the circulation in her
leg (by stint or bypass) to promote healing and to stave off
the possibility of eventual amputation. Soon, she will be
transferred to a nursing home for more IV/antibiotic treatment.
Many of we Bombers have had extensive discussions, via Sandstorm
and email about our aging parent's situations. Whether looking
after them in facilities or caring for them "in home," it can
indeed become a full time job and at times, overwhelming. I
mention the details of my mother's situation only as an alert
to those Bombers with aging parents who could potentially find
themselves in a similar situation.
In addition, all of us "younger" Bombers could possibly find
ourselves confronted with similar possibilities, in the future.
I know that genetics, life style, personal habits, etc., play a
big part in these potential concerns and developments, but any
effort to try to catch them or recognize the preconditions early
on, could make a very big difference.
And now, the other lady in my life ... is my lovely wife, Jeanne
(NAB). She's the one with a smile that is like a sunny day! On
July 9, we celebrated our wedding anniversary. The accompanying
pictures graphically demonstrate why I married her and why I
have been most happily associated with her for 26 years, longer
than any other woman in my life (with, of course, the exception
of my mother). There are many other reasons for my devotion and
love for her.
We found each other after both having survived rocky marriages,
for twenty or more years. We were married in 1983, and almost
immediately, we took in and cared for her mother for four years.
Her mother had sustained a stroke and was confined to a bed and
we cared for her in our house during that time, until she moved
back to Las Vegas, to a nursing home, and Jeanne's brothers took
over looking after her. At the time, we thought that maybe that
was a test of the durability of our marriage, as in those first
four years, we managed to weather that storm. However, little
did we know what was in store for our future.
Jeanne's health took a turn for the worse, not long after her
mother moved to Vegas. Jeanne learned that she too was diabetic,
and since then, she has gradually developed fibromyalgia,
heart/circulatory problems, and severe back and hip problems.
She has very poor mobility. Consequently, when the time came,
there was no way that we could have taken my mother in, so my
mother has been a resident at The Tri-Cities Retirement Inn,
after she suffered a series of falls and could no longer live
alone in 2002. In addition, my aunt became a resident at the
same care facility, pretty much for the same reasons, and I
was the responsible party for both, for about a year, until my
aunt's passing, and ever since, for my mother.
Jeanne has been extremely supportive of me throughout our entire
marriage, as my mother and aunt are/were dependent on me for
their concerns, throughout our entire marriage. However, Jeanne
now has major medical issues of her own. She has severe pinched
nerves and secondary back pain due to arthritis issues on top of
her diabetes, fibromyalgia, intestinal problems, and major heart
and circulatory concerns. Our family doctor showed the x-rays
of her lower spine to me. She has herniated disks, and her
vertebrae are twisted such that, in the x-rays, they look like
an overhead view of a horrendous train wreck with the railcars
twisted this way and that. She has a constant, extreme pain in
her lower spine and hips and has undergone a series of spinal
cord cortisone injections and treatments which have provided
only temporary relief, and her mobility is almost nil, most of
the time, with zip stamina or energy. Back surgery has been
indicated as a possibility, but in the end we were cautioned
that it might not accomplish anything, with the chance that it
could confound her problems and make them worse yet.
On rare occasions, she can slowly make it to the mailbox (about
100 feet) and back, and can very rarely drive herself anywhere.
However, she cannot walk for very long or for any real distance.
For example, if she does accompany me to the grocery store, she
insists on pushing the cart or a separate one, like a "walker"
and frequently finds a place to sit for a while. Consequently, I
do virtually all of the driving.
Just, a few years ago, Jeanne would be found working in our yard
from dawn to dusk, keeping it looking like a city park, and the
house sparkled. Once, we observed new neighbors having a picnic
in our front yard, because they thought it was the housing
area's local park. Now, I pretty much try do the house and yard
work ... if I can fit it in.
Even now, Jeanne, attempts to do what she can, despite her
maladies, but all to often they just overwhelm her. "It ain't
easy" having any close relative who has medical problems that
impact their and our daily lives, but Jeanne does what she can,
often too much, and then suffers for it. Either way, it does
make a lot more work for me, but I love her for it, because
she will not give up. She goes until she can no longer do it,
crashes for a rest, and then goes at it again.
Jeanne recently decided to change our computer room around, so
that we can both work, either at the computer or at a desk. It
took her five days, without my help, except for moving the heavy
stuff. Of course she got the wires and cables hooked back up all
wrong and we were without a computer and phone for two days,
until we got it all sorted out, once again. And, she does the
laundry, cooking, and dishes, when she can stay on her feet long
enough, because it bothers her to have so much fall on me, along
with my mother's needs.
But, all of this just scratches the surface of the many reasons
why I love this woman and have enjoyed being her husband for
these past 26 years. So, once again Jeanne, Happy Anniversary,
and we will have at least 26 more.
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-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where the sun shines
... even on a cloudy day!
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>>From: Lora Homme Phillips ('60)
Re: Sorensen’s Picture #366
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090706-362-369.htm
The young lady seated second from the right in the dark sweater
is Delores Landry ('54), a delightful person who lived next door
to my parents for awhile and was secretary to Dick Donnell, the
creator of Dupus Boomer. I got to know her when visiting my
parents and we had a lot of fun together. We two grown women had
a water fight over the back yard fence one summer afternoon. I
thought I was so smart, sneaking up on her with my little boy's
water gun and squirting her in the back. Little did I know that
she was standing there watering her flowers with a garden hose.
She turned and darn near drowned me. Needless to say, I was
forced to go arm myself in a similar fashion and the fight was
on. You never saw two more bedraggled, fully dressed, dripping
wet women, blasting away and laughing so hard they could hardly
wield a hose. I missed her when she got married and moved to
Ellensburg.
-Lora Homme Phillips ('60) ~ In the sunny Tri-Cities where it
is once again water fight season.
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>>From: Tom Hemphill ('62)
Re: Portland/Vancouver Picnic Reminder
Hey Bomber Friends. We are looking forward to a great day of
Bomber stories at the Hemphill farm. We are located near the I-5
and I-205 connection just 6 miles north of the I-5 (Oregon/
Washington) bridge.
Saturday - August 15 - 11:30 till ???
Please bring a side dish to share and whatever you want to
drink. Adult beverages are welcome.
I'll do the BBQ and we already have some special stuff for that.
Please let us know that you are coming. You can call or email.
-Tom Hemphill ('62)
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
Hello Bomber Friends,
August 15 - 11:30 till ??? At the Hemphill farm in Vancouver.
This is another reminder of our annual Bomber Picnic and BBQ in
the Portland/Vancouver area. Please plan to join us and PLEASE
tell your Bomber Friends about this special event. We do not
have all of the contact information for all Bombers in the area.
Thanks!!!
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
To: The Blue Ribbon Class of '67
So I haven't heard anything about the Big 6-0 Birthday party!
Due to getting final wedding plans together I was unable to go
so was wondering how it went! Does any one have pictures from
the Big Bash? We that were unable to go would like hear about
all the fun we missed out on!! So Please any '67er' send
pictures and tells all about the fun that was had!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
P.S. Wedding on 7/25/09 will soon be Mrs. Pam Edinger!
Not eHinger but eDinger! Crazy HUH?
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>>From: Duke Mitchell ('69)
Maren, If possible, please put some kind of repetitive reminder
in the Sandstorm for the next three weeks announcing the Class
of 1969 40 Year Reunion August 14-16, 2009.
Please contact me if you wish.
Thank you,
-Duke Mitchell ('69)
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[Duke, Sorry... I have no way of doing a repetitive reminder, so
it's up to you to send the reminder again whenever you wish. -Maren]
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Special Who Are They
To: All Bombers but Especially Aunt Virginia Brinkerhoff
Sweetland ('54),
Can any one guess who these guys or more specifically one guy is?
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090713-395and448.htm
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/14/09
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes ('54), Grover Shegrud ('56)
Steve Carson ('58), Ken Brinkerhoff ('61)
Carol Converse ('64), Dennis Hammer ('64)
Rick Valentine ('68), Maggie Gilstrap ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Thora Metcalf ('59)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Lora Homme ('60)
Thank you for putting a name to a familiar face. I thought for a
moment or two it was another fellow classmate. However, I feel
I must chastise you for bringing up what some may construe as a
"proto" wet-tee shirt contest in a forum such as this. (And, if
she buys that, I've got a bridge I'd like to sell her.)
Re: Safety Awards
G.E. went to great lengths to insure that all employees were
safety conscious. It was told around lunch rooms and other
locations that management was very concerned about "Lost Time"
accidents.
To that point, a man was working on the roof of the 703
Building. He slipped and fell off. A quick thinking management
type got his name and payroll number as the man passed a second
floor window. As he passed the first floor window (directly
below), he was handed his termination papers and final paycheck.
His was not a "Lost Time" accident when he hit the ground.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ currently cool in Mount
Angel, OR, but promising to warm up later in the week.
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>>From: Grover Shegrud ('56)
Re: Ocean Shores
To: Tom Hughes ('56)
I'm sorry to hear of Agnes' hurt happening where our families
spend the 4th of July. We spend the 4th at Ocean Shores every
year. It's a crazy place to be on the forth but the kids like
the massive fireworks (unprofessional). I'm shocked more people
aren't blown away there. We have a standing reservation at the
Best Western for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of July each year. I'll
have to watch my step in the shops from now on.
-Grover Shegrud ('56) ~ In comfortably cool Lynnwood, Bothell,
Mill Creek, Martha Lake, WA
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>>From: Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58)
To: Rex Hunt ('53)
Perfect description. We don't take them [grandkids] for that
long. Weekends work well. Now the new crop of Great Grandkids
are looking forward to spending time at Grams & Gramps. Same
rules and it is still fun.
Re: Sorenson Picture #366
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090706-362-369.htm
I think the lady second from the left in the front row is
Florence Moeller.
-Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58) ~ On vacation in Vegas
115° while it is under 70° in Chicago
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>>From: Ken Brinkerhoff ('61)
To: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Picture #448
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090713-395and448.htm
Hi Don. As you know, the man in coveralls in 448 is Jesse
Brinkerhoff, father of Jesse Reed Brinkerhoff ('52-RIP),
Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54), Doris Brinkerhoff DeFord
('57), Ken Brinkerhoff ('61), Richard Brinkerhoff ('74) and
Keith Brinkerhoff ('76). Hope all us siblings see this one.
Don, thanks so much for sharing these great pictures, and
Maren, thanks for giving us the Sandstorm. You don't see my
entries very often but I read it every day and really appreciate
it.
-Ken Brinkerhoff ('61)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Swa/090713-00.htm
That was a great tribute you gave of Jeanie!! You show what
'true' love is all about. You are also a great 'son'. Taking
care of your mom like you do shows a great love for her.
To: Pam Ehinger ('67)
Congratulations on your up coming wedding!!
To: Tom Hughes ('56)
I'm so sorry about your wife, Agnes! Those pictures made me
hurt! I hope that she is lots better now.
-Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
I'm surprised that we haven't heard from many people
about how they enjoyed our '64 class reunion a few
weeks back. The sun is shining today, finally! Can't
believe that just about half the summer is gone.
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
My mother is 95 years old today (on the 14th that is, the day
this issue will be posted). She has thought that she would not
live much longer for the last at least 50 years. She is very
paranoid especially about doctors and anything medical. She
fell at assisted living and got a big cut on her arm. I don't
remember now what was done at first, but it became infected. I
did take her to a doctor a couple of times, and then to wound
care. She was treating herself with a product called Neutralizer
which she seems to think now is Aloe Vera. When I picked her up
to take her to wound care the second time she was nearly healed.
She pointed to it and said, "See what Aloe Vera did." Not giving
any credit to the antibiotic shot. In the treatment room at
wound care she told me, "Now just watch, they are going to try
to give me a shot." I kept trying to tell her that she doesn't
give shots, just does bandages. When the lady came in my mother
raised a fuss an d wouldn't even let her look at it.
She had one doctor drop her, then ended up in the hospital
before we got another, and the assisted living would not take
her back without a doctor of record. That took a couple of days
and I had to spend one night at my wife's twin sister's extra
bedroom with me trying to sleep on the couch and getting up
every hour to wheel her into the bathroom. The next day she
raised a fuss in the office of the new doctor when they wanted
to draw blood.
Eleven years ago I had her in assisted living but she thought
they were drugging her, bugging her room, and poisoning her
food. It got to where I couldn't take it anymore and moved her
to an apartment for about nine years. I knew then that if she
ever had to go back to an assisted living, it would be the same
old thing. She keeps saying she is not going to stay there no
matter what I say. I try to ask why I should move her from one
place to another when it is just going to be the same thing at
the next place and she is going to want to move again.
She also thinks that when she had that stroke they put a
microchip in her lip, then used that to make her fall so they
could make more money replacing her hip. I could go on and on
but I've said too much already.
My wife also has diabetes and now uses an insulin pump, then the
heart attacks 10 years ago, then sleep apnea, and then breast
cancer a year and a half ago. She doesn't do anything anymore.
If we are at a store she almost always just stays in the car. If
she does go in she rides around in one of those little carts.
Usually my daughter and I do all the grocery shopping together,
then take it first to our place, then to her place.
As far as us "younger" Bombers being in a similar situation, I
have said I hope I croak first; I do not want to put my daughter
through what I have been through. It would be a whole lot
easier, and a lot cheaper too, to buy a 35' - 40' sailboat with
a self-steering gear, put me on it, and just head it out to sea.
-Dennis Hammer ('64) ~ Kennewick, not really Bomberville, but
it is close.
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>>From: Rick Valentine ('68)
Re: Back in Cyber-Space
My computer in the past couple of weeks seems to have caught the
'Swine Flu'. Thanks to help from those who know way more about
computers than I, I am finally back in business and back online.
Had to catch up on a couple of weeks worth of the Sandstorms and
it will take a few days to get caught up on everything, H*** it
will take a few days just to get rid of the junk that has
accumulated in the past couple of weeks.
It is nice to back online and back in the computer world, and it
was great to have the Sandstorm back today!
-Rick Valentine ('68)
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>>From: Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
To: Kerry Steichen ('74)
I am having a great summer. I have been outside (what we
Alaskans call your neck of the woods) 4 times since the middle
of February. Twice to Richland, once to NC and once to Florida.
I am scheduled to fly yet again to Florida this Tuesday.
What preceded this trip was the $30,000 I call "pennies from
heaven" that came from the Hanford settlement with my dad's
death due to cancer. Dad had a sports car and he and my husband
Bill would talk cars when they were together. Dad rode in Bill's
RX7 the last time he came to Alaska so... when the "pennies from
heaven" arrived I told Bill he should look for a sports car that
would put a smile on his face. I knew it would make my dad proud
to know he had one on him. I did not however in a million years
think he would find "the car of his dreams" in Florida of all
places. I bet my dad had something to do with that and was
smiling big time when Bill showed me what he bought on EBAY. I
almost asked Bill if he was nuts... but in the last 9 years he
has had cancer that he should not have survived, followed by
heart failure, followed by a stroke and on and on. The smile on
his face said it all so... I did what I think all wives would
do... I stood tall and started making travel plans. I work for
myself so I took my work with me and I also recorded 6 CDs with
'70s music to take along. I also recorded 10 songs my dad used
to sing when I was little to play as well.
This trip in the red, 1988 Mazda RX7, convertible, tops any
vacation I have ever had. Most (not all) of my friends were
amazed I would drive from Florida in a used, older car, and by
myself. What they did not know is I really wasn't alone. I have
a concealed weapons permit in Alaska so I carried my "best
friend" with me. Nothing like having a gun in your car to make
you feel safe and drive the speed limit while in the lower 48.
The thought of having to take the gun out, drop the clip etc.
is a BIG deterrent to speeding. Obviously I had to turn my gun
over to a gun dealer to ship home to Alaska before crossing the
border from Montana and within 8 hours... I had my first face
to face meeting with a Mountie for speeding. I also carried a
"spot" GPS locator. My husband and a few of my friends knew
where I was within 20 minutes the entire time I was gone. I had
to laugh when my husband called me on my cell phone while I was
at a winery in the Black Hills tasting and buying wine to ship
home. His first words were "don't you have enough wine at home"?
I had just told the folks I was sipping wine with I was from
Alaska so when my cell rang and Bill asked the question they had
that twilight zone look. It was priceless.
I looked at this trip like an adventure of a lifetime and it
most certainly was. I left Jacksonville, FL and headed to my
son's who is stationed at Cherry Point a Marine Base on the
coast of North Carolina. After spending a few days with him I
headed for Missoula, MT to visit my daughter. In between I had
side trips. One of my favorites was the National Monument in
Rapid City, SD. That also happens to be the funniest (to me
anyway) part of my trip. I toured the monument, took the hike
and visited with others there for almost 4 hours. I had not
eaten so I went into the cafeteria, grabbed a salad and headed
out to the deck to eat. While eating something ran by my foot
and without looking up from my salad or thinking I picked my
foot up and you guessed it went to stomp the life out of it. Now
I want you to know you could almost feel the air leave the patio
and the gasping was loud enough to cause me to look up. I looked
up to see all on the patio staring at me... now before you all
get upset I missed it. I am told it was some kind of chipmunk
kinda looked like the cartoon character... was his name Dale?
I thought it was a shrew. I am sure there are kids in therapy
over what I did but really I did what came natural to me. I have
laughed many times thinking of the horrified looks I saw on the
faces of people around me.
I then went to visit the missile site not far from the monument.
Unfortunately the tour was full so I did not take the entire
tour of the site. What I did see I really enjoyed and it left me
wanting to come back to see more.
Last but not least of my favorites was the Montana State HOG
rally. I was not going to do the entire weekend of the HOG rally
but instead tour Yellowstone but... the car had other plans.
Upon filling the tank in a little town outside of Billings about
two gallons of gas ran out on the pavement. You should have seen
the looks of the faces of the Harley riders when I jumped in the
car and drove it out of the stall and proceeded to figure out
where it was coming from on dry ground. In Alaska the women I
run with take care of themselves and their equipment so it was
nothing for me to try and figure out what was wrong with the car
and possibly fix it myself. The Harley Riders were very nice and
helpful even though I looked at some of them like they sprouted
a third head when they offered me advice and in the end I
followed one of the riders into Cody and then to a shop to be
fixed. However the following morning when I filled the tank it
leaked yet again so I followed the same rider back to Billings
never getting to see Yellowstone but instead doing all the
events for the HOG rally. That's OK because I will be back. I am
considering riding my bike out either this fall or in May and
storing it in Soap Lake so I can ride on more than two highways
and perhaps do a few more rallies.
The Bear Tooth Mountains were one of the most spectacular sights
I was able to see on this trip. Once at the top the view almost
takes your breath away... literally because it is over 12,000'
I believe. If you are planning a vacation near Cody you should
take the time to drive to the top.
I have many more stories to include having to jack the car up in
Jasper and crawl under... but do not want to bore you with the
specifics. I will say the tourists in Jasper were not helpful.
One of them asked me while I was standing at the elevator, my
hands covered in grease and a streak of grease across my face
if I was the lady under the car out front that he was taking
pictures of and wondering where her husband was. Now... I was up
and had the car jacked up by 6am so my sense of humor was not
the best... My reply while looking down at my hands and dirty
clothes? "You know it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure
that out". With that said I stepped into the elevator and pushed
the button for my floor and a much needed shower.
I saw every animal except a brown bear and much to my amazement
I saw 5 lynx. I have never seen even one before so I will assume
it is the year of the rabbit?
I soaked in two hot springs after crossing the border... Laird
and Tikhini. The latter being outside of Whitehorse.
I spent the 4th of July with my Canadian friends in Dawson City
and then headed home for Alaska. I must say I was saddened upon
declaring what I did and did not have at the border coming into
Alaska. My trip was over and I was soon going back to my real
life.
All in all I had a wonderful trip... visited with my kids and
grandkids, met some great people... had quantity time with
friends I usually only have quality (short visit with each
minute accounted for) time with and I will treasure the time
spent with them for the rest of my life... I saw sights I had
never seen before... and yes will tell stories for years to come
I am sure.
I truly am blessed to be able to do the things I do, see the
things I see, and I do not take any part of my life for granted.
I live each day to the fullest and love every minute... well
maybe not the crawling under the car part... but for the most
part my life is charmed and for that I am thankful.
-Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Stan McDonald ('53) and Dorothy McDonald ('53)
Judy Porter Cox ('61), Tom Hemphill ('62)
David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Judie and Jackie Cole ('63)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Gary Davis ('77) & Karen Whitney ('76)
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>>From: Stan McDonald ('53) and Dorothy McDonald McDonald ('53)
Re: 50th Wedding Anniversary Family Celebration
Over the years of reading the Sandstorm I have noted that
subscribers have often had interesting ideas and perspectives.
We will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary on September
11th next year. We want to include our two sons and their
families in our celebration. We have done some sleuthing on our
own for places to go and spend about 8 days or so together. It
does not need nor can it be in September because we have 7 out
of 8 grandchildren who will be in school. It should be in March
(at the earliest), April, or July. The latter would probably be
best because of no problem with getting one or more
grandchildren out of school.
We have contacted previous travel agents we have used. One place
we think could be a good choice would be the Hyatt in Maui,
Hawaii. They have a wonderful huge water slide on the beach side
of the hotel and fronting on a nice beach. The grandchildren
will be the following ages: Boys: 1-1/2, 4, 9, 11; Girls: 4,
8, 11, 13. They all love to swim and 3 are experienced swim team
members.
Any suggestions for travel, lodging, activities, etc. will be
appreciated. Looking for new ideas. If flights are required: 2
adults with 3 children (Sonoma County residents) fly from San
Francisco; 2 adults with 5 children fly from Phoenix (Chandler
residents); and Grammy and Grampy fly from San Diego. We would
like a "package deal" this time. Anyone have any suggestions or
experience with this kind of event?
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
-Stan McDonald ('53) and Dorothy McDonald McDonald ('53)
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>>From: Judy Porter Cox ('61)
Re: Sorensen's large group picture #395
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090713-395and448.htm
The third man on the right is my Uncle, William Henderson. He
lived in Sunnyside but has now passed away.
Thanks,
-Judy Porter Cox ('61)
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>>From: Tom Hemphill ('62)
To: Maggie Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
Re: Maggie's Travelogue
Maggie, I loved your travelogue of your trip from Florida to
Alaska. What an adventure. Please tell us more stories.
-Tom Hemphill ('62)
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[See a picture of Maggie and me at:
http://rhs1964.tripod.com/ReunionPics/64in04/2-45.html
Maggie came from her '74 reunion to our '64 reunion to surprise
me with a book (Jon Van Zyle's "Iditarod Memories" - numbered/
signed) and a letter from the Iditarod Trail Committee thanking
me for all my support.... very cool.... -Maren]
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Birthday Time
It's the first day of school at a new school... you've moved up
from Jr Hi to the big league... for a kid like me, I was in a
much larger pond than I was used to and had no older kids in my
family to make the transition smoother... oh yeah... I faked
it... I was cool ... "say man" with the little nod... didn't
have my driver's license yet so I hadn't mastered the one hand
wave without taking the hand from the steering wheel yet...
but I would... yeah... "say man"... that phrase could go a long
way... with the little nod of course... Friday nite would be the
first mixer and I would find an endearing and lasting love of
"High School USA" at Col-Hi... not the movie... and today, July
15th, two of the "big girls" that made my life just a little bit
easier and a little more enjoyable those first few days and for
the graduating year of the Gold Medal Class of '63 are having a
birthday... So give it up with a
HUGE HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Judie and Jackie Cole ('63)!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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9 Bombers and the Cole "kids" sent stuff:
Betty Bell ('51), Gus Keeney ('57)
Jay Siegel ('61), Roy Ballard ('63)
Rick Valentine ('68)
Cole Kids (Barbara ('50), Patti ('52), Karen ('55), & John ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barbara Isackson ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Margo Compton ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
Re: My Brother
It is with a heavy heart that I let you know that my beloved
brother, Cecil H. Bell, Jr. ('53), died Monday, July 13th at
his home in Federal Way, WA. He was diagnosed with pancreatic
cancer by a cat scan on Friday, May 22nd, this year. His own
oncologist and one from the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance put
him in St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma on Thursday, July 2 to
"build him up for chemo". I think they knew he would never get
it. He came home on Saturday, July 11, and I was to go from
Richland to Federal Way on Tuesday, July 14th - but he died
early Monday morning.
Those of you who remember him will know that he was the first
ASB president at Carmichael Jr. High, and in his senior year at
Col-Hi (Richland High) he was also ASB president. He was a
professor in the Graduate School at the Univ. of Washington for
30 years. He was an amazing person! He and his wonderful wife,
Dianne Wotton Bell (of Puyallup) celebrated their 40th
anniversary in December. 2008. They had no children.
Cecil's funeral will be Saturday, July 18th in Puyallup, WA at
the Hill Funeral Home, 217 E. Pioneer Avenue. Phone # 253-845-
1172.
-Betty Bell Norton ('51)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: My Day
I hope everyone had a great day today.
Mine was going OK until while I was pumping down the pond to
change the water. Tripped on something and fell into the
Pond!!!! I scratched the heck out of my left leg, left hand,
and right knee.. I know I'm going to have a lot of sore spots
tomorrow that I can't feel now!!!!! I manage to get everything
out of my wallet and dried out, but a hand full of receipts are
mush!!!! Ah, The Price of Glory. I got that saying from my good
friend, Gary Beard, back in my old Porsche days I was passing
a Corvette showing off!!! When I blew by him in third gear at
red line I shifted into fourth. When I let out the clutch, it
reved up to 12 grand because it was actually in second gear!!!!!
Rev limiter doesn't seem to work too good on compression!!!!!
Broke 5 rocker arms and bent all 6 exhaust valves. One top end
rebuild and loose shift linkage repaired I was back in business.
I learned a lot about Porsche 911 engines rebuilding it myself..
When I called Gary, he said ,"Break a few Rocker Arms did you?
Well Gus, That's the Price of Glory!!!!" The rebuild kit had a
set of gaskets for the Webber 3 barrel carbs, so I thought why
not rebuild them at that time. The engine ran fine, but I would
run through a bandolier belt full of spark plugs to get from St.
Helens to Richland!!! Gary introduced me to a great Porsche
mechanic in Marin County, CA (Joe Aguilar) who put my machine on
the computer, Adjusted the carbs correctly and changed the plugs
to NGKs with a slightly different heat range, and Whooo HAAAH!!!
No more spark problem!!! This was on Friday evening and I took
My 68 Targa out to Bondurant's Sears Point Raceway and flogged
the devil out of it for two days at the drivers training school
without nary a problem. I put 40,000 more miles on those plugs
and no carbs needed adjusting!!!! Just changed oil and filters.
Sometimes it pays to bite the bullet and ask for help!!!!! If
you see Dick Stephens ('66) you might ask him about that car!!!
Great memories and boy did I get off the subject on this one!!!!
-Gus Keeney ('57) ~ from sunny West Richland, where I got my
'84 Corvette tuned up today by an actual Certified Master
Chevrolet Mechanic, and it almost runs as good as a Porsche
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>>From: Jay Siegel (Classic Class of 1961)
Re: sad news
I received news from his wife this morning that Jim Parcell-
Miller, Classic Class of 1961, passed away on 1 April.
Clear blue skies and warm, gentle breezes
-Jay Siegel (Classic Class of 1961)
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>>From: Roy Ballard ('63)
Re: Building Numbers
Maren, just a note to pass on about the numbering of the
buildings at RHS.
It is due to Fire regulations that the buildings have to be
numbered, but Mac Hall and Dawald Gym will also be put back up.
I was notified by the superintendent's office the other day. It
is nice to have a superintendent who works with the people.
-Roy Ballard ('63)
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>>From: Rick Valentine ('68)
Re: Spokane area Bomber lunch reminder...
It's that time again! For all of you who have that itchy slot
machine finger and those of you who just enjoy the chance to
socialize with other Bombers, it's time for another Spokane area
Bomber lunch...
WHEN: Next Sunday, July 19th
TIMES: Coffee at 11:30 - Lunch at about Noon...
WHERE: Northern Quest Resort and Casino,
100 N. Hayford Road in Airway Heights
Woodlands Restaurant,
In the Family section of the Casino
Everyone is welcome, come and join us....
Need more information or directions?
Contact me if you do!
-Rick Valentine ('68)
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>>From: Cole Kids
Re: Twins and David Rivers ('65)
Ok David, you scooped me again. I haven't been able to get to my
computer for three days due to six of our eleven grandkids using
it! Anyway, I'm a day behind wishing Jackie and Judie ('63) a
written birthday wish. They're both on their way to Richland for
our "Cole" family reunion hosted by John and Vicki Mosley Cole ('66)
and Bill ('64) and Jackie ('63) Cole Bailey. We are a prolific
bunch, if all attend we'll be up to 92!! Keep up the good work
David, sorry I'm too old for you to remember unless I took your
money at the "Big" pool.
-Cole Kids (Barbara ('50), Patti ('52), Karen ('55), & John ('66)
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Gene Barfuss ('53), Jim McKeown ('53)
Marguerite Groff ('54), Tom Matthews ('57)
Irene de la Bretonne ('61), Gary Behymer ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Denny Lytle ('66)
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>>From: Gene Barfuss ('53)
Re: Passing of my old friend Cecil Bell ('53-RIP)
To: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
Betty, I am saddened to hear of the passing of your Brother,
Cecil. I have fond memories of him and always have considered
him one of my best friends. We did a lot of fun things together
back at good old Col-Hi... all the way from working together at
Jerry Pliess' Chevron Station, playing alto sax together in
the High school band and the dance band, Trading girl friends,
mapping all the best make out spots along the river road between
Richland and No. Richland, trading girl friends, Hi-Spot Dances,
By's Burgers, and picking up girls to trade. The list could go
on for a long time. I send my best wishes and condolences. I am
sure he will leave A big void in many lives.
-Gene Barfuss ('53)
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>>From: Jim McKeown ('53)
Re: Cecil Bell ('53-RIP)
To: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
I'm in shock... I can't believe Cecil has passed on... not only
that, it's hard to believe the speed of his death from the time
of his check up to now. I saw him at the last club 40 and he was
in stellar shape and we did our usual BSing about our mis-spent
youth and all of that.
Betty, your house was my 2nd home in those early days, and you
were the big kid on the block. He was the one that kept me on
the straight and narrow, and has been a terrific friend over the
years. At our wedding in Tacoma in '56, as Edna and I stepped
out of the Church, there he was with that silly grin of his... I
couldn't believe he was there. We kind of lost track during the
following years... except for the reunions, and we would start
all over again, as if no time had passed.
My heart goes out to his wife and the rest of your family for
your loss. Actually, a loss for all of us from '53.
-Jim McKeown ('53)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Re: '54 Lunch Today
Happy summer!! I understand that the Tri-Cities will be in the
100°+ for a few days. Thank you Lord for air conditioning!!
Actually, the purpose for my Sandstorm input is to remind '54
classmates that today is our monthly lunch at Granny's. I am
really looking forward to seeing you there. By the way, this is
not a "ladies only" lunch. We had some fellows join us a while
back and the sky didn't fall in.
Plans are underway for our 55 year reunion, in conjunction with
Club 40's annual gathering. We have a great group of classmates
who have agreed to help put our part together. Come join us at
Granny's and we can discuss the plans.
More information about our reunion will be coming out soon.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) ~ Having fun with my new baby
kitty. He is loving and sweet. He is an indoor kitty...
However, I can hardly wait till he can be de-clawed Ouch!
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>>From: Tom Matthews ('57)
Re: Cecil Bell ('53-RIP)
To: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
Betty and family, the Matthews siblings are very sorry to hear
about the passing of your brother, Cecil Bell. Terry ('60),
Marianne Wood ('63) and myself enjoyed the friendship our family
had with the Bell family over the years. I remember that Cecil
once spoke to an all class assembly at Col-Hi, I think the
subject was the importance of education, probably in '56 or '57.
-Tom Matthews ('57)
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>>From: Irene de la Bretonne Hays ('61)
Congratulations to 1960 Bombers Lora Homme and Fred Phillips on
their wedding June 29, 2009 in Las Vegas. May they have many
years of happiness, romance and adventure!
-Irene de la Bretonne Hays ('61)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Toivo Piippo - 1938
Former Chief Jo coach/health teacher Toivo Piippo as a freshman
on the University of Oregon basketball squad - 1938
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Beh/090717-TPiippo.jpg
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon - Richland
alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-ALL/00.htm
Pictures were done by me.
When our waiter Eric went on and on about what a great luncheon
we had I was paying attention. Eric has been our waiter for
quite a few months. At the end and every time I went by him he
made another comment about the luncheon. He really enjoyed all
of it also, it showed on his face.
I did introductions for the first time in a while because of
some of the first time Bombers who came. One being David Shaw
('60wb). David found other '60 graduates who led him to come
back to Richland after 55 years. His dad was a manager for AEC
and he took the family to another place for his work when David
was ending the 7th grade. David will being writing in more of
his story. This was the most unusual story of all the Bombers I
have heard at a luncheon. 55 YEARS and RETURNING TO RICHLAND!
I'm curious, David. What were your memories to lead you back
after leaving as such a young boy?
Did not hear whether Bill Hightower ('49) flew his own plane
here from Texas or whether he is now living here. What's the
answer, Bill?
It's always fun for me when one of my grand children is visiting
and able to attend the luncheon with me. Sabryna (2013) helps
get everyone checked in and enjoys every minute of her meetings
of the Bombers when she is here. She is now saying she wants to
graduate from Richland High School. Hopefully in the next year
she will be here to go to school. Through Sabryna's meeting of
Bombers Glen Rose ('58) is her extended family grandpa. She has
also claimed Larry Belt ('57) as a grand father. (Sabryna just
read this and walked away with a giggle and a big smile on her
face.)
When I got a moment to talk with Marilyn Stewart Stephenson
('62) and Tom Stephenson (spouse - '59 Colusa, CA) of the
A.C.E.S. fame. A.C.E.S. is where I met them. I had not seen them
in quite a while. Tom and I started talking about his home town
is and where he graduated ('59) which is Colusa, CA and where it
is. Long story but a town close to there is Williams, CA. That
gave me a good giggle to tell him the story of how I ended up in
a bar there with a friend when going from San Jose to Portland
at 1:00 a.m.
It's always fun to see Stephanie Dawson Janicek ('60). OK,
Stephanie, now that you live five minutes away and are retired
hope to see more of you. More stories could be told from you
about the famed Dawson Richards your dad was in partnership
owning. I know your involvement was tremendous.
Recent Tri-City Herald had a good picture
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Pie/090705-TCH-pic.jpg
and story of Burt Pierard ('59) and the man working with
him on Richland's upcoming 100th anniversary celebration.
Many more stories which I would hope the attendees would write
in about. Attendees were: Sabryna Ahrens (2013) grand daughter
of Patti Jones Ahrens ('60), Liz Trujillo ('70), Nadine Fowler
('70), Bill Hightower ('49), Shannon Craig Gross ('50), Marie
Ruppert Hartman ('63), Betty McElhaney Hudspeth ('57), Jon
Hudspeth ('52), Dave Rhodes ('52) and Alice Rhodes (spouse - '57
Colville, WA Hi), David Shaw ('60wb - Piedmont, CA high school),
Linda Stewert Nicholson ('57), Lorin St. John ('55) and Phyllis
St. John (spouse - '70 Glacier Hi, Seattle), Glen Rose ('58) and
Carol Rose (spouse - '62 Sunnyvale, CA), Marilyn Stewart
Stephenson ('62) and Tom Stephenson (spouse - '59 Colusa, CA),
Sue Beth Stewart ('??), Bud Van Dusen ('52), Bev Smith Jochen
('52), Stephanie Dawson Janicek ('60), Missy Keeny ('59), my
apologies Missy, somehow the picture of you got lost. Fred Klute
('58), Burt Pierard ('59), Patti Jones Ahrens ('60).
Time to sign off until next month when many more fun things will
happen at the All Bomber Luncheon - Richland. June completed our
fourth year. Looking forward to many more Bombers joining us for
the year to come and celebrating our fifth anniversry next year.
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland... so wonderful to
live in an area where people walk their dogs, adults
and children ride their bikes, joggers and walkers are
plentiful all day long. Children play in the front
yard as well as the back. Summer is here with higher
temperatures. Light winds still come up in the afternoon
to help cooling down by evening.
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4 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
"Pappy" Swan ('59), Gary Telfer ('61)
Rick Valentine ('68), Vic Marshall ('71)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karla Snyder ('69)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Care of Relatives
To: Carol Converse Maurer ('64) and Dennis Hammer ('64)
I have been slow in responding to both of you because, since my
last entry, I have had to move my mother, per doctor's orders,
from Kadlec Hospital to Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center -
Pasco, for some extended antibiotic treatment. Consequently,
I have entered into a whole new round of paperwork, meetings,
medical consultations and examinations, care conferences, phone
calls, and gathering up and moving the belongings that she
needed for this (hopefully) temporary stay. Of course, like the
old saying, the job is never finished until the paperwork is
done, but the paperwork never seems ... to be done.
To: Carol
Re: My tribute to my wife, Jeanne
Yep, even before we were married, I decided that my wife,
Jeanne, was definitely ... a keeper! I was freshly divorced and
had declared before God and all who would listen or pay any
attention to my ranting, that I would never, ever ... marry
again. Then, early one morning, fate led me into that Wenatchee
restaurant, where she was a waitress (apparently with training
in psychological warfare, and quite possibly ... a high level of
expertise in mind control). She immediately took me captive with
that irresistible smile. But, I was determined to abide by my
declaration. I was a veritable, independent rock of solidarity,
sticking to my decision, and holding out with concerted
stubbornness ... until ... well, at least after our initial
"Hello," and her asking what I wanted to order for breakfast
(Huh, what breakfast?). It was then that I helplessly realized
that, I had become merely ... a lump of putty.
Well ... ok, you have to realize that up until then I had
thought, pondered, considered, cogitated, and meditated, long
and hard about remarrying. And I did the same in this particular
case ... for uh, um ... oh, an hour or ... ok, maybe a few
minutes, anyway, while debating my chances of finding another
one like her. But even today, in my own mind ... and looking
back, I still say that I was not "easy!" And, like any good,
strong-willed, red-blooded, American boy, especially a Marine
... I almost immediately, broke down and pleaded with her to,
"Stick with me kid ... YOU could make me a star!" And, thus,
no matter what, I had found, and I now ... reside with my soul
mate! If any of you Bombers have never had this experience, I
wish you well in finding yours. Its never too late! And, I
highly recommend it. I don't know ... you might try a
restaurant?
To: Dennis
Re: Care of Relatives
Hey Buddy, during all of our communicating about military
history (our's and other's), Bomber stuff, and collaborating on
stories of the "Elfin Kind," etc., while you and I may have made
mention to each other of our more personal involvements with our
own relatives, I don't think that we ever went into any real
depth of what each of us copes with, until now. Many of your
"strained" experiences with your mother, are reminiscent of mine
with my own mother, but especially with a particular aunt of
mine (RIP). However, after reading your story, I think that I
can safely say that "your burden has been and is ... bigger,"
therefore, once again, I salute you, sir!
And here, I think you would probably agree, I do not use the
term "burden" lightly. Whether the "caring for or looking
after" a relative is born of "love," "responsibility," or a
combination of the two, the result is still a major impact upon
the life/lives of the person(s) who become(s) the responsible
party, and their immediate family members. In taking care of or
looking after the interests of any of our relatives, regardless
of their age or relationship, we come to realize one basic fact,
"Someone has to do it!" Obviously, the weight of this task, upon
the caregiver(s) can vary greatly, depending upon the attitudes,
willingness, and abilities of the care recipient(s) and those of
family members to "pitch in" and cooperate. For some families,
these situations go relatively smooth, for others, the road can
get pretty rocky.
Several Bombers wrote personal emails to me, on this subject,
revealing that there are quite a number of us who are or have
been in the situation of being responsible for relatives. In
addition, I have had considerable discussion with others
experiencing this sort of thing and with medical, social, and
case workers, over time. It is apparent that sometimes, taking
on this responsibility is for a relatively short period of time.
But, in other situations, it can become drawn out over a period
of years, often without much, if any relief, for the care giver
or responsible party. And, of course, "care" may not be limited
to "in home" or "in facilities," as the person being looked
after may very well live alone, but still require regular
attention and assistance from others.
I probably should just keep my mouth shut about the personal
problems and stick to writing birthday and anniversary
greetings, and wild imagination stuff, but occasionally I find
that writing about serious concerns, just as with writing the
"lighter stuff," can actually help one to let off some steam.
Apparently, this works as a form of mental therapy, as I have
not "lost it," ... yet. But, in all honesty, I sometimes am
amazed that I have not "come completely unglued!".
And, I sometimes wish that I would have had someone, years ago,
to have warned me about what was coming. Actually, I think that
my dad did tell me, but I failed to take him seriously. Looking
back, its amazing just how smart that "old man" was. After
a hole bunch of years, of looking out for others, I have
gradually come to realize that there is so much to learn and
figure out about what all is involved in looking after someone
else, and the psychology of coping with it. On the other hand,
if I had known ... then, what I know now, I might have just ...
moved away. Ha!
But ..., on the other hand, we must keep in mind that, like that
old song goes, "...our day will come." Thus, there could be a
hidden advantage derived from dealing with these situations,
because we can impart to our kids, our experiences and knowledge
gained in elder care, so that they will be better prepared to
look after us. Uhhhh, no ... never mind, scratch that last one
or else ... our kids might move away and leave us on our own.
Moving on...
From my own experiences and what many fellow Bombers have
written to me, I think that the greatest impact on those of us
who find ourselves in these situations, is that in reality,
there is no question ... it can, and most likely will, over
time, become excessively, time consuming and overwhelming, no
matter how well-meaning we are at the outset. It can become like
a full-time job. And eventually, the care giver/responsible
party (the "looker afters") can virtually lose control of their
own life, due to the demands on their time and efforts, that
come with such an undertaking.
That is where the value of other family members (or friends or
professionals, in some cases) helping to share the burden, can
make such a difference. And, it is important that all make an
effort to understand and be aware of (from the beginning), the
myriad rules, regulations, costs, procedures, available help and
assistance, etc., involved, or most assuredly, conflict will
prevail. And, if the "care" is left up to one individual, there
is always the possibility that if something happens to preclude
their continuing the care, someone else will need to know the
"ins and outs" of stepping in, to take over, if not already an
active participant in said "care."
So, for all of us who are, have been, or will be involved in
looking after our elder parents or other relatives, perhaps it
will help to realize that we are not alone in this endeavor.
There are more of us than I had realized. I guess its just a
part of the cycle. And, for what it is worth, that puts us into
a, not particularly special, but a very separate category,
because until one has experienced this scenario, on a firsthand
basis, it is really not fully understandable.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where the morning
dawns brightly, because the now, nearly 60 lb pups,
Bella and Me'a, always sound reveille on Dad, daily,
anywhere from 4-5:00 AM. And today, I just might have
the day to myself, and them, and Jeanne ... except for
all the house and yard work for which I am always
perpetually ... behind. Nevertheless, it promises to be
a good clear one at about 100º or more ... F (as in
frying).
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>>From: Gary Telfer ('61)
A very sad day today for me as I have lost my best friend since
4th grade at Spalding. Chuck Rathbun ('61) passed away this
morning [7/18] after a six month battle with cancer. I had last
talked to him a week ago and he told me then that he figured he
had a week to ten days left. He was a very strong person, but he
knew that this was a fight that he was going to lose.
After spending grades four through twelve together, Chuck went
on to school and then started working at Hanford while I went
to active duty in the Navy. After my discharge from the service,
I found him living two blocks away from my parents' house. We
decided that we would get a two bedroom apartment at the Desert
Palms on Goethals. It became "party time" and we sure did, along
with our friends Doug Longmore ('61), Jim Clark ('61), Dave
Ostrum ('61), Terry Smith ('61) and of course the "Babes". Oh
what fun everyone had and there were so many stories that could
be told... but some of us feel that we will be better off
letting them lie.
Our sincere condolences to his family, wife Barbara, and
children, grandchildren and brothers Doug ('60) and Rene.
-Gary Telfer ('61) ~ From cool and breezy Newport, OR
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>>From: Rick Valentine ('68)
Re: Spokane Area Bomber Lunch
Final Reminder... Join Us for lunch...
It's that time again! For all of you who have that itchy slot
machine finger and those of you who just enjoy the chance to
socialize with other Bombers, it's time for another Spokane area
Bomber lunch...
WHEN: Sunday, July 19th
TIMES: Coffee at 11:30 - Lunch at about Noon...
WHERE: Northern Quest Resort and Casino,
100 N. Hayford Road in Airway Heights
Woodlands Restaurant,
In the Family section of the Casino
Everyone is welcome, come and join us....
Need more information or directions?
Contact me if you do!
-Rick Valentine ('68)
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>>From: Vic Marshall ('71)
Re: Art Barber (Bomber Dad - RIP)
Art Barber, Bomber Dad to Maureen ('66), Dave ('68), Jan and
Joel ('70), Cheryl ('71). Paul ('76) and Teresa ('78) passed
away on Friday, July 17, 2009. He was a wonderful man and raised
a great group of kids. His was a full and fulfilled life and he
touched many people in special ways. My thoughts and prayers go
out to all the Barber clan at this bittersweet moment. He has
gone on to a better place but leaves a big hole in a lot of
lives. Peace.
-Vic Marshall ('71) ~ Beverly Hills, MI
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Another installment of 6
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090719-370-375.htm
Reproduction, Bus Lot and a lunch room from one of the reactors.
These are all later '50's vintage.
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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3 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Bill Hightower ('49), Betty Bell ('51)
"Martie" Wade ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Geoffrey Rothwell ('71)
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>>From: Bill Hightower ('49)
Re: Moving To Richland
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
I flew my plane to Pasco and Kennewick and back to Texas several
times. I left it in a hangar in Kennewick a year ago.
I have a condo in Kennewick but haven`t completed the move yet.
Regards,
-Bill Hightower ('49)
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
Re: My Brother, Cecil H. Bell ('53-RIP)
I attended Cecil's funeral in Puyallup, WA yesterday morning,
and I can truthfully say I have never attended a more up-beat,
wonderful funeral in my life! He was admired by all who knew
him, and achieved much, much more in his life than I could ever
have imagined!
Particularly, I would like to thank Patty Badger Keller ('53)
Barbara Keller (?) for being there! It was great to see them and
get to visit after all these years - and we really appreciated
their being there!
His obituary will appear sometime this week in the Tacoma News
Tribune, I was told.
-Betty Bell Norton ('51)
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>>From: Marian "Martie" Wade Jenkins ('57)
Re: Don Sorensen's Picture #370
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090719-370-375.htm
I am fairly sure that #370 is my former mother-in-law Retha
Knisley. I may be wrong, but don't think so.
-Marian "Martie" Wade Jenkins ('57)
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>>Jim Parcell-Miller ('61) ~ 1942 - 4/1/09
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Karen Cole ('55)
Donna Bowers ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Phil Groff ('58)
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>>From: Karen Cole Correll ('55)
Re: Person-of-the-Week (Texas)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ud1Bk3Ns-E
I thought this was so inspirational, I wanted to share it with
you all.
-Karen Cole Correll ('55)
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>>From: Donna Bowers Rice (Gold Medal Class of '63)
I cannot believe how many of the Class of '61 are passing right
now... Clif, Jim Parcell, Chuck Rathbun! That was the class that
were seniors when I was a sophomore. Because my brother Clif was
in that class, I knew many of them personally. We buried my
brother in Yakima and held a Memorial Service on July 11th. I
want to thank our best man Bill Love ('59) and Carol, and
groomsman, Ken Free ('59) and Judy Powell Free('61) for coming
to the Memorial... what a wonderful surprise-as Bill and Carol
drove up from Portland. We surrounded the room with Clif's
paintings and had such a lovely service.
We drove to Richland to see Kathy Rice Veverka's ('58) family
(she left us last February, 2008). We usually stay at the
Marriott when in Richland and walk to get a Spudnut. Ran into
Terry Klute ('63) (from our old neighborhood) there. He never
changes. He married Lizzie and they are going back to Germany in
a few weeks to visit. Always love catching up with him. On the
walk back - what another great surprise - ran into Perry Moore
('63), another Perkins St. neighbor and had great fun talking to
him - what a treasure!!! And then - can you believe it - I ran
into one of the greats of our class - Theartis Wallace?!? I
haven't seen him in forever. I had a hair appointment so I had
to run, but how often can you run into 3 great guys form the
Gold Medal Class of '63 in the space of 1/2 hour when you make
a quick trip 2/3 of the way across the US. That was a treasure!!
These guys were all a part of the "Good Guys" of the class of
'63. What a marvelous class that can find more ways to get
together than any class I know. I am grateful to be a member.
Sincerely,
-Donna Bowers Rice (Gold Medal Class of '63) ~ now back in
St. Louis where we have had unseasonably cool temps
in the 70s, but hey ,it reminds me of the PNW and
exercising out doors is wonderful right now!
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Wally Erickson ('53), Tom Tracy ('55)
Pete Beaulieu ('62), Allyson Smith ('67)
Tami Schuchart ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chuck Crawley ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paula Vinther ('69)
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>>From: Wally Erickson ('53)
To: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
What a shock!! My prayers and thoughts go to you, your family
and Cecil's wife. It doesn't seem that long ago I was visiting
with Cecil at our 55th class reunion last year. I remember you
were there with him at our table. Cecil was gracious, caring, he
was a gentleman, and a friend to many especially his classmates
of '53!! At our 50th (really 51st), I mentioned the article in
the "PI" business section about his wife's Rhododendron nursery
in the Federal Way area. He was surprised I knew about it.
Several years ago I saw Cecil at the Tacoma Dome where I was
having lunch with a co-worker. The guy with him was also a
professor at UW; Cecil was surprised we knew each other. I
remember your family attended the Central United Protestant
Church in Richland; your family lived on Kimball... not far from
the Sacajawea grade school. Richland was a great place to grow
up. As I'm writing this, I can still see Cecil's smile!! He will
be missed by many!!!!!!
It's sad knowing we won't see Cecil at our next reunion. May God
be with you and his wife during this time... Cecil is in our
Lord's hands now.
-Wally Erickson ('53) ~ Coeur D'Alene, ID
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>>From: Tom Tracy ('55)
To: Richard Anderson ('60)
Thanks for letting us know, on 6/24/2009, that Richland's latest
group of board members have numbers on their mind and have
gotten out their big erasers to convert school buildings'
traditional names into numerically classified structures. What's
in a Number? Are authorities so desperate to leave something
behind... they're leaving a number?
[See 7/16/09 entry from Roy Ballard ('63).. Roy said
"...It is due to Fire regulations that the buildings
have to be numbered, but Mac Hall and Dawald Gym will
also be put back up..." -Maren]
Richland's work areas were given numbers, perhaps because it was
making history and we had not, or were afraid to, identify those
in the nuclear industry at that time. However, we salute and
congratulate the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers who used names of
famous engineers like Goethals, Stevens, Wright and others for
Richland's streets. Our educators, engineers, city leaders,
parents and neighbors had a long way to go and a short time to
the help build the wonderful traditions and history we treasure.
They live on in our memories and no numbers can ever replace
what they gave to us. Thanks to former school boards for
honoring our educators by name. More should be named. Board
members should lose the numbers and build on worthwhile
traditions.
Could the numbering of the former "Named" gymnasiums,
educational buildings and meeting places possibly be an off-
shoot of a "No Coach Left Behind (NCLB) Program administered by
the Board to eliminate the memory of educators who went above
and beyond the call of duty? Or is it just an emphasis on
erasing History in the 21st Century? Maybe its just part of a
"Nothin' Else To Do" Syndrome. Or could it be something thought
up at a lengthy cocktail party by bureaucrats overwhelmed by a
"no historical heroes allowed" format?
Sometimes simpering, ineffectual, paper-clip counting
bureaucracies use their own tuning forks to harmonize a power
base. Next they may want to discard all of the Columbians in the
school library. One wonders what number they'll assign to Marcus
Whitman, Chief Joseph, Jefferson, Spalding and the others...
just because they can.
It may escalate into... "Student Number 0034729 and Student
0034836 have been selected as 2011 National Honor Scholars by
teachers 0755, 0789, 0796" and administrators 0653 and 0704.
They will be honored at an assembly in Building 5000 and will be
congratulated by classmates 0034523 through 0036258 at 0900 on
5/25/2011 at a reception in Building 3000."
Mark Twain may have had it right when he said, "Some School
Boards were invented by God... at the end of a long busy week
when GOD was very tired."
Thanks again Richard for this timely and thoughtful reminder
that our heroes, facilities and structures are not always just
numbers. BTW Richard, We're not sure where Walla Walla's
community fits in, but Richland's family, social, educational
and community traditions from the '40s, '50s and '60s are way
out in front of whoever is in 2nd place! (Wonder what the
Richland school board would do with Walla Walla's mascot. Still
the Blue Devils? )
Maybe this should be reported to President number 044.
-Tom Tracy ('55)
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>>From: Pete Beaulieu ('62)
Forty years, the twinkling of an eye... About the same time that
President Kennedy dedicated the power reactor at Hanford (1963)
he also mentioned something about landing on the moon within
the decade. The year 1969 found me in the South Pacific on the
carrier U.S.S. Hornet as (a small) part of the Apollo XI capsule
recovery team. the crew reunion at the end of this week is on
the same ship, now a museum, in San Francisco Bay. I will be
staying two days with niece Amy Andrews ('59 brother Tom and
Janet's exquisite daughter and kids), and two days with nephew
Pat and his family (of twin brother John ('62).
Other than the astronauts, there were a few other exceptional
humanoids on the ship the day of recovery (July 24). In his high
school years one of the four frogmen instigated a new boy scout
merit badge for survival swimming. He swam four miles with his
hands tied behind his back, also a mile with hands and feet
tied. The lead frogman (who complimented me, I think, as a "hot
s---") later picked up a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, plus a
law degree. This without gaining any weight in 40 years. If
anyone in Bomberville knows a Dave Leubke (Kennewick, '68), he
took part in Apollo XII later in November.
To those 2 Percent of the U.S. population who still think the
whole thing was a fake filmed in an isolated warehouse, I just
agree, and then suggest that the real trick was getting an
aircraft carrier out into the Arizona desert without cracking
the freeway and without being noticed.
-Pete Beaulieu ('62)
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>>From: Allyson Smith Dennis ('67)
Re: Susan Button ('67-RIP)
Dear Class of '67 Bomber Classmates:
I was just notified tonight by Sharon Popp Wise ('67) that
Susan Button passed away on July 18th, 2009 in Murray. UT.
She had been diagnosed with cancer in early 2008. At her
request, no obituary was published nor was any funeral service
held. Susan was born on March 17, 1949 in Richland.
-Allyson Smith Dennis ('67)
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>>From: Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
To: Karen Cole Correll ('55)
Thank you so much for sharing "Person of the Week - Texas" on
U-Tube. I was so proud of that group in Dallas that takes their
time each morning to welcome home our soldiers and tell them
"Thank You".
Where ever I go I have always taken the time, any time I see a
soldier, to go over and say "I just want to take a minute to
tell you thank you for all that you do. For protecting me and my
family and our country. I am very proud of you and I appreciate
you." They are always so grateful and sometimes they cry.
It only takes a minute or two out of my busy day but it means a
lot to me to be able to tell them how I feel about them and it
really means a lot to them!! Thanks again for sharing the video,
it might inspire a lot of people to do the same thing!!!
-Tami Schuchart Keller ('68)
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4 Bombers & Don Sorensen sent stuff and 3 Bomber funeral notices today:
Bill Berlin ('56), Jim Hamilton ('63)
Randy Shipman ('68), Bob Thorson ('69)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry Evans ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Peggy Adair ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Aric Buck ('95)
BOMBER BY ADOPTION BIRTHDAY Today: Agnes Hughes ('02BBA)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Losing someone close
I just read where Cecil Bell ('53) had passed away recently. I
figure that Cecil was associated with the U of Washington for
a number of years... as a professor? I remember him from my
Richland days. He was one of the "old guys" and three or four
years older than I was but he always seemed to have time for us
"little kids" and was, as a number of Col-Hi Bombers of that
era, approachable and friendly. I now wish more than ever that
I had known what some of these Bombers were doing with their
life and maybe I could have connected with them at one time or
anther. Now that can't happen. Thanks to guys like Cecil, the
motivation to me to be involved in youth activities, my own kids
and others, was handed down in my youth by guys that I looked up
to and admired.
To Cecil's family, I mourn your sorrow but rest assumed that his
demeanor, and that of guys like Jack Sinderson ('53), Don Fisher
('50-RIP) and Clarence Fulcher ('51) had a lasting effect on me
and still does to this very day. How many "little kids" can say
the same thing?
Re: RIP
Maybe a couple of Bombers who have been in Bristol Bay in
the past remember Norm Tibbets (NAB) from flying with him
on Peninsula Airways, but Norm just passed away in ANCAK
(Anchorage, Alaska) at the age of 83 the other day. Norm was the
younger brother of the Tibbets clan of pilots, I think their
Uncle drove the Enola Gay on that fateful mission to end War II,
but was a pilot extraordinaire. Flying, for those who do it or
have done it, is a meticulous exercise since it is a lot better
to "fix it on the ground than in the air" kind of thing and that
was Norm's mantra to me... always do your pre-flight check no
matter what, no matter when.
You have to know a bit about the kind of flying that we were
doing at the time. We were based out of King salmon, AK (350
miles west of Anchorage) and flying to various fish camps and
canneries. The fields were gravel and not always level and never
lit. Our aircraft of choice was the single prop Piper Cherokee
6, five passengers plus pilot and about 300 pounds of cargo,
and in an average year we would fly between 3000 and 3,500
passengers on these flights of between 5 and 40 minutes. From
the get-go Norm taught me to always check the oil and fuel
levels at every stop on flights over ten minutes because adding
a quart of oil was better than spending a night in the mosquito
infested tundra. Every morning and every evening he did his own
complete check of his aircraft. You might ask, why would he do
that the last thing at night and again the first thing in the
morning? The answer is, he always told me, was that you never,
ever know who has been around that plane or who might have flown
it in between, then the critical components might have been
compromised. Norm never left anything to chance or someone
else's poor disciplines.
He was a great family man, with tremendous kids but he never
taught them to fly. Norm owned a septic pumping service around
Anchorage and when one of his driver's dumped a whole load
illegally into a salmon spawning stream, he took full
responsibility and paid more than $100,000 to have it fixed, or
what we now call in PC terms... mitigated. He supported youth
hockey in Anchorage and actually built a dozen outdoor arenas
for pick-up "pond hockey" games, was a huge supporter of the Boy
Scouts and Sea Scouts (in Seward) and camped all over Alaska
with his super neat wife and kids.
So why do I mention to you Bombers about this ANCAK NAB? Well
I took Norm over to Richland a few years back when he was in
Seattle recovering from shoulder surgery and showed him where I
grew up and he loved it, especially our morning trip to have
Spudnuts and coffee at Val's place {The Spudnut Shop]. When we
got back to Seattle, Norm said that now he knew why I was the
gentleman that he had come to know coming from a homey youth
oriented place like Richland. He knew my Mom too so I am sure
that factored in but I was very proud to have been called a
gentleman partly because of my Bomber background. RIP Norm
Tibbets, my "safe and sure" pilot mentor. I will miss him
deeply. I might add for you pilots, Norm had over 4,000 hours
in small aircraft and never got his multi-engine rating.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in Anacortes, WA where the weather
has been terrific and six grandkids descend on us in
the next few days.
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
To Mike Brady ('61), my 98034 neighbor, who although he's only a
driver, 3 iron, dropped ball, another 3 iron, another dropped
ball, a 7 iron, a nine iron, another dropped ball, another seven
iron, a wedge and five putts away, has never seen fit to check
on the progress being made by the Zen Master I hired to do my
lawn. We (the forever young and always lovely Miss Nancy ('65)
and I) just returned from dinner at The Game (the service was
better at Abu Ghraib). We stopped by Safeway, where they had
cherries for $0.89 a pound if you have one of their Big Deal
numbers. You might already know this, but chances are you were
surfing the net on Bing, listening to White Christmas, watching
a re-run of the '59 Pebble Beach Pro-Am and recording "On The
Road To Morocco" on your Tevo.
At that price, you'll probably be buying your gasoline at a
discount of $3.50 per gallon, but will no doubt be spending your
savings on rolls of 4890 at Costco,
-jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Randy Shipman ('68)
Yes my wife died on May 23,2009. Her maiden name was Roberta
"Bobbi" O'Dell, she would have graduated in 1970 except for our
baby in 1968. We were married for 40 years 8 months and 10 days.
My whole life I've never lived alone,it's the most terrible
feeling, But congrats to the Bomber Baseball Team.
-Randy Shipman ('68)
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>>From: Bob Thorson ('69)
Re: August 14-16 '69's 40 year reunion
You probably should attend. Tom Albert will be giving a lecture
on quantum physics. Norma Dean and Debbie Waggoner will run a
cheerleading clinic. Bob Avant will chat about his Alaska
adventures with Sarah Palin. Scott Haney is having a group
discussion on the Clinton years. Ben Jacobs will lead the class
in the art of beer drinking. The highlight is sure to be the
Sunday picnic where Phil Jones, Jerry Corrado, Vicki Case and
Darlene Napora will be the judges for Dancing With The Stars
Auditions. If you have not figured it out yet, I am trying to
get your attention about our upcoming reunion. I am sure most of
you didn't like me (and probably even more now) but don't let
that keep you from showing up.
-Bob Thorson ('69)
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Another Installment of 7
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Late '50s vintage from personal homes, 700 area offices, Sham??,
Richland Public Library? and a local swimming pool with lovely
ladies. Maybe Burt dated one or two of them??
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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>>Judy Bates Pauly ('68) ~ 1/9/09 - 7/18/09
>>Chuck Rathbun ('61) ~ 7/31/43 - 7/18/09
>>Cecil Bell ('53) ~ 2/3/35 - 7/13/09
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20 Bombers sent stuff:
Luana Ivers ('52), Ann Bishop ('56)
Carol Carson ('60), Mike Brady ('61)
Helen Cross ('62), Betsy Fox ('63)
Carol Converse ('64), Robert Shipp ('64)
Rick Valentine ('68), Alan Lobdell ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Elva McGhan ('50)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barb Crawford ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pete Hollick ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rick Allen ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathy Hartnett ('69)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Gene Keller ('50) & Pat Badger ('53)
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>>From: Luana Ivers Portch ('52)
Re: Don Sorensen (NAB) Picture #382
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090723-381-387.htm
The lady on the far right is Juanita Anderson.
-Luana Ivers Portch ('52)
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>>From: Sara "Ann" Bishop Ousley ('56)
Re: Warning for parents/grandparents: Liquid Hand Sanitizers
http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/sanitizer.asp
-Sara "Ann" Bishop Ousley ('56)
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>>From: Carol Carson Renaud ('60)
Re: Don Sorensen (NAB) Picture #382
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090723-381-387.htm
Second from left is, I believe Janet Judd ('58-RIP). I recognize
two of the other ladies but I have "Old Timer's" disease and
can't remember their names.
Note: Picture behind these ladies is a John Clement.
-Carol Carson Renaud ('60) b~ Lynnwood, WA where these days
make all the rain and cold worth it!
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
To: My 98034 neighbor, Jim Hamilton ('63)
I apologize for not coming down the hill to check out your yard,
but I've been busy working on our universal health care system.
BTW, do you have a beer in the fridge?
On a somber note, I was saddened to hear of the death of another
of our classmate. Chuck Rathbun ('61-RIP) was one of the good guys.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I just got back online after cooking for just over a month at
our district's U. Methodist church camps. What a lot of work,
but the kids all seemed to really love the experience of being
at camp, and that made it worth it....
I was shocked to see how many friends have passed away in the
month I was offline. I still have lots of back reading to do,
but I did just sign Chuck Rathbun's ('61-RIP) guest book. My
condolences to his family, especially his brothers. I remember
your whole family as a part of growing up in our cozy ranch
house part of Richland between Cottonwood and Elm and Cedar and
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Re: Don Sorensen (NAB) Picture #384
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090723-381-387.htm
I could only recognize Dawn Bern ('64) and it that my cousin,
Carol Cross Llewelyn ('64) square dancing on the far left in the
front of that photo (#383)? I almost recognized a bunch of moms,
but no names come to mind yet... But I love looking at old
photos of Richland...
As I will be gone again next week and probably off line most of
the time at an extended family reunion on my dad's side of the
family, I want to wish my cousin, Allen Cross ('59) a very Happy
Birthday on July 30th....
And I want to share some very happy news. Our oldest son,
Chipper, will be getting married in South Lake Tahoe in
September, and we will be become grandparents to his wife's 4
year old son that same day!! So we will be planning a visit out
to the west coast soon. Hope to take in the WSU game in Seattle
on September l2th, and see my brother, Roy ('65) and his family,
and Warren's mother on the trip. Maybe his brother too...
My sympathy to all who have lost loved ones... Warren lost his
best friend, Ray Eldridge in Seattle to cancer on June 24th and
just flew back to the memorial service on July l4th. (I had
committed to work at camp until July 18th, so I couldn't go.)
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Betsy Fox Vance ('63)
Re: Don Sorensen (NAB) Picture #384
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090723-381-387.htm
I see Dawn Bern ('64) and Leslie Dreher ('63) standing in the
front -- and Senator Mike McCormack sitting in the middle of
the back.
-Betsy Fox Vance ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
Re: Don Sorensen (NAB) Picture #384
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090723-381-387.htm
I believe the girl on the far right is Dawn Bern ('64).
Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
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>>From: Robert Shipp ('64)
Re: Don Sorensen (NAB) Picture #384
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090723-381-387.htm
Don't know who the people in the foreground are, but I'm pretty
sure that the dark-haired gentleman in the glasses seated at the
table in the background is (future) congressman Mike McCormack.
It looks like the picture was taken on the steps of the new City
Hall in the late '50s.
-Robert Shipp ('64)
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>>From: Rick Valentine ('68)
Spokane Area Lunch...
Last Sunday 07/19/09 we had the latest Spokane area lunch. Due
to the 90°+ weather most of the replies to the lunch were,
"Sorry... I can't attend will be at the Lake on Sunday."
But 8 hearty souls did attend the lunch.
Denny McDaniel ('60), Cathy McDaniel (Spouse), Rick Valentine ('68),
John Bruntlett ('54), Derrith Persons Dean ('60) (Derrith drove
in from Richland), Jean Bruntlett ('62), Gloria Falls Evans ('58)
and Jim Evans (Spouse).
Photos from the Spokane Area Lunches can be seen at:
http://nineofhearts.tripod.com/lunch.html
Past Spokane Area Lunch photos are also posted there.
The Spokane Area Lunch Page can also be accessed by going to
http://richlandbombers.com
Scroll down the page
Click on the Mini Reunions - Bombers Go To Lunch' link
Then click on the Spokane link
Then click on the Most recent Spokane Area Lunch pictures link.
-Rick Valentine ('68) ~ Spokane where the high today is
supposed to 97°
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[What a great picture for this lunch, Rick. THANKS. I sure do
miss attending the Spokane lunches. -Maren]
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>>From: Alan Lobdell ('69)
Re: '69 in '09 - 40 Year Reunion
To: Bob Thorson ('69)
Well, that's one way to get the attention of the class members!
I just pray you are wrong about it. I understand there are a lot
of fun items scheduled and it should be a great time for all.
My thanks to those who have taken the time out of their lives to
put this together. Duke, Bob and all others. I have never missed
one of our class reunions and don't ever plan to unless I'm dead.
For those of you in our class that have not attended any of
these, they are a good time and it is great fun just to get
together again and share. I hope to see everyone at our 40th.
It would be nice if other '69ers who have attended would send
in a short note to the Sandstorm and let those that haven't
been before know how fun they are.
-Alan Lobdell ('69)
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8 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Laura Dean Kirby ('55), Mary Judd ('60)
Helen Cross ('62), Paula Beardsley ('62)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Rick Valentine ('68)
Robert Avant ('69), Mike Franco ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Deanna Case ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Wayne Campbell ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pam Buckner ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Betty Noble ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve Porter ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mark McAllister ('74)
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Re: Don Sorensen (NAB) Picture #382
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090723-381-387.htm
To: Carol Carson Renaud ('60)
The photo in Don Sorenson's picture #382 is not a John Clement,
but rather an early photo by Robley Johnson, father of Richard
('55), Gene ('57), Bill ('61) and Cathrine ('70). It is titled
"Sand, Sage and Sky." I have a signed print of this and two
others hanging in my home. As a benefit of being a friend and
classmate of Richard Johnson, he kindly pointed out a unique
"secret" aspect of this picture. There is a "battleship" hidden
in the clouds.
Robley Johnson was hired as an official photographer of "The
Manhattan Project" in the early forties and many of the photos
we see today, that are connected to Richland's history are
products of his work.
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55) ~ Hot in Richland today, just
in time for the hydro races.
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>>From: Mary Judd Hinz ('60)
Re: Don Sorensen (NAB) Picture #382
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090723-381-387.htm
To: Carol Carson Renaud ('60)
Hi Carol. I know you know which gal is my sister, Janet Judd
Clement ('58-RIP) in Picture #382, but you said she was the
second from the left. She is actually the second from the right.
Great picture from her days at G.E. Thank you Don Sorensen for
sharing all these memories.
-Mary Judd Hinz ('60) ~ in West Richland where it is predicted
to reach 103° for Sunday's hydroplane races.
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Re: Don Sorensen (NAB) Picture #383 & #384
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090723-381-387.htm
I see everyone was able to identify Dawn Bern ('64) in picture
#384.
My cousin, Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64) isn't in #383... if
indeed it is her in the square dancing one.
I'll be in Springfield, IL next week celebrating Lincoln's 200th
birthday and the Buffum family reunion. All of us Crosses had a
Buffum grandmother in our history in since 1863.
I wonder does Cheri DeMers Kingen ('66) attend the Spokane
luncheons? I've lost touch with her since before her husband,
Tom died, and I would like to reconnect if possible.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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[Helen, When I attended the Spokane lunches, Cheri was never
there... I haven't seen her in any of the pictures on the
Spokane lunch website either... but you can check at:
http://nineofhearts.tripod.com/lunch.html -- also, check
the '66 website for an email address.... -Maren]
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>>From: Paula Beardsley Glenn ('62)
Re: Don Sorensen (NAB) Picture #382
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090723-381-387.htm
To: Carol Carson Renaud ('60)
I think you may be mistaken about the picture in the background.
I have that same picture hanging in my house and it is one of
two well known pictures by Robley Johnson taken in the late '40s
or early '50s. A lot of our parents had those pictures and I
took my folks' when I moved to Utah in the '70s so I wouldn't
get so homesick... it worked. I still have them and hang the
picture of the desert and Rattlesnake Mountain on my living room
wall.
-Paula Beardsley Glenn ('62)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
This article was in Thursday’s Seattle Times. He was one of
Dave Pugh ('62) and my favorite's at Sanders Field. I’m sure
Dean Hoff ('62) could have written this article at much greater
length.
-jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Rick Valentine ('68)
Re: The Passing of another person from the Class Of '68
Was saddened to learn of the passing of Judy Bates Pauly ('68).
As we age and the passing of classmates seems to be moving into
the fast lane... I think I am too young to be vulnerable, but
obviously as our '68 classmates approach 60 we are all becoming
vulnerable.
Anyway as I ramble on -- I am just thinking out loud here --
our class has now lost 47 members, this is just a thought to
remember those that have gone before us....
-Rick Valentine ('68)
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
Re: Lecture
As long as Tom Albert stays away from Super String Theory and
Haney does not pass out cigars I might be an attendee to those
"forums". I know Ben has forgotten (literally) more about beer
drinking than most of us have ever had the time or money to
learned. Special guest at my Palin talk will be Mo Dowd of the
NYT who will explain how catty comments on politicans you do not
like can be a megabucks opportunity. See you all in August
-Robert Avant ('69)
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
I have shocking and disappointing news to report to ALL class of
1969 types regarding one Tom Albert. I ran into Tom along with
a guy named Rathbun and one Phil Jones at the Bomber baseball
championship game. Tom was nearly incoherent rambling on about
some sort of reunion. Before the night was over he had assured
several strangers (an usher, a popcorn guy and a Class of 1970
luminary) that nearly anyone would be welcomed to the Friday
night event of the class of 1969 reunion.
I found this episode extremely disturbing. I called Homeland
Security in hopes they could prevent any disruption to this
event. I was assured that the Department of Homeland Security
was already well aware of this reunion and agents have been
dispatched to Richland to insure security. All agents have been
issued tazors and pictures of Tom Albert.
God Bless America
-Mike Franco ('70)
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Funeral Notice
>>Laura Dawson Brunsdon ('73) ~ 5/15/55 - 7/21/09
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilynn Working ('54), Carol Carson ('60)
Mike Brady ('61), Jim Hamilton ('63)
Nancy Nelson ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gloria Falls ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barbara Sharp ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy Moyers ('67)
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
Re: Class of '54 reunion
This is a friendly reminder that classmates from the '54 class
will be meeting on Tuesday, July 28th to update plans for our
55th class reunion.
We will meet again at Round Table Pizza on GWWay 1pm. Join us to
eat pizza and bring everyone up to date on what we have planned
so far.
This meeting is open to any classmate who wants to take part
in the plan. If there are any questions, you can call me or
Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54).
I am still looking for bios from classmates, too. It is always
fun to read what everyone has been doing the last 5 or 55 years.
E-mail them to me and I will get you in the booklet!!
Re: vacation
Having just returned from a 2 week vacation and granddaughter's
wedding in Venice Beach, CA. I must remark about the beautiful
fireworks we watched at Disneyland. We spent 3 days there and
every night they have a spectacular display of fireworks to
music from the magic castle! I have never seen this type of
display before and the way the explosions fell and would love to
know who puts this on. Larry Mattingly ('60), I know your
displays are great, too. Have you seen the ones at Disneyland?
Oh, by the way, the wedding was wonderful too. Visited with
granddaughters and great grandkids that I hadn't seen for
years!! Hot, hot, hot weather! Then came home to even hotter
100°!
Speaking of Venice Beach... what an experience! Those homeless
people really put their talents to work! We were at a hotel
right on the beach!! At night the strange things really come
out! Back with a great tan and sore muscles from walking in the
sand to the ocean! Lots of pictures and videos!
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54) b~ Pasco, WA where the
planes are buzzing overhead and boats are racing at the
Water Follies this weekend! We are staying home!! 100°!
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>>From: Carol Carson Renaud ('60)
Re: Mea Culpa
To: All who corrected me regarding the picture in the background
of Don Sorenson's picture #382
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090723-381-387.htm
You are right! The picture would have been much too early to be
a John Clement although I have many of his prints and his style
of landscape photography does resemble that of Robley Johnson's.
I also have some of Robley Johnson's prints - in fact, that
particular one, "Sage, Sand and Sky" was one my Mom and Dad had
and I believe it now resides with my younger brother David ('76).
Thanks for the correction.
Also to Mary Judd Hinz ('60)
I never know when describing people in pictures whether it is
from my right or left when looking at the picture or describing
right or left from where the people are standing. I surely knew
which one was Janet Judd Clement ('58-RIP) in #382 - can anyone
identify the other three ladies?
-Carol Carson Renaud ('60) ~ Lynnwood WA where we are
expecting high 80s and mid 90s by next week. Whew!
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Facebook
If anyone would like to be my "friend" on Facebook, please
send me an invitation. My Facebook e-mail address is
tapsjb12@gmail.com. Please note the e-mail address listed
above is different from my Facebook e-mail address. Another
note: You must have a Facebook account to invite a friend.
It would be interesting to include Bombers I've never met and
Bombers friends of the past.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
This article was in Thursday's Seattle Times. He was one of
Dave Pugh ('62) and my favorites at Sanders Field. I'm sure
Dean Hoff ('62) could have written this article at much greater
length.
Seattle Times article
-jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Nancy Nelson Wyatt ('69)
I have been to all the reunions so far and hopefully will be
attending alot more of them. I welcome all the lectures that
everyone gives and especially the ones that can teach us how to
have fun in our growing age and adapt to the pain and agony of
the body.
Didn't know for sure if I was going to make it this year to see
all my friends as I am having a bi-lateral knee replacements.
But I decided the reunion is well worth the pain I am going thru
right now and have put off the surgery until afterwards.
Am hoping to see all my old friends there and even the ones I
didn't hang around with much but I know who they are. Back then
upper class didn't really associate with the lower class but that
has changed in the other reunions. I have even seen some of my
classmates here in my town at the local Wal-Mart. lol
Well, See all there and am looking forward to talking to all and
remembering lots. And letting by gones be by gones to some too.
-Nancy Nelson Wyatt ('69)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Bev Coates ('52), Ray Hall ('57)
Susan Hurst ('65), Betti Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Max Sutton ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ellen Bohringer ('66)
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>>From: Bev Coates Karns ('52)
Re: Sorensen's Picture #382
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090723-381-387.htm
The woman on my left is Kay Perkins Worden. She had two
children with Perkins and step-children with Joe Worden,
-Bev Coates Karns ('52)
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>>From: Ray Hall ('57)
Hey Friends
Has anyone had the carpal tunnel surgery? The doctor wants
me to get it... just wondered about it. Thanks
-Ray Hall ('57)
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>>From: Susan Hurst ('65)
Re: Sorensen's Square Dance Picture #383
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090723-381-387.htm
I just got home today from an Alaskan Cruise and was catching
up on the Sandstorms. When I looked at the Square Dance picture
#383 from Don Sorensen's installment of pictures in the 7/23
Sandstorm, I recognized Flinn Curren and Martha Berkey in the
lower right hand corner. Flinn is the boy with the glasses and
Martha the girl with the long braids. I forwarded this Sandstorm
to Martha and she confirmed that is was her. She thinks she was
in about the 4th grade. She said that she and Flinn were often
partners for these dances at the Community Center. Martha went
to Jefferson and Chief Joseph, but moved to Eugene during the
8th grade. She would have been in the Class of '65.
I just reconnected with Martha this past winter and saw her in
NYC in March. She is now Martha Musgrove. Judy Jensvold, Kathy
Baird and I all met in NYC for a week in the middle of March.
I'd just heard from Martha in January. She lives in Brooklyn and
I was able to spend one afternoon and evening with her seeing
the sights in Brooklyn. It added to the wonderful week of
sightseeing that I had with Judy and Kathy. Then to see Martha's
picture in the Alumni Sandstorm added to the whole experience
of getting reconnected with her. I love the Alumni Sandstorm
because it gives me the opportunity to find out more about
people I knew from my childhood.
-Susan Hurst ('65) ~ Woodinville, WA where we and the Seattle
area are going to have Richland type temperatures in the
90s for the next few days. It was much cooler in Alaska
this past week.
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
To: -Nancy Nelson Wyatt, fellow '69er
I know what you mean about reunions. The only one I missed was
our 25th. I had just started a new job in February that year so
knew I couldn't ask for time off being I was in Kansas at the
time. About 6 weeks before the reunion my mother passed away and
I ended up in Richland the weekend before for a celebration of
her life.
Best wishes for your upcoming knee surgeries. I've had pain
around one of my knees for the past month or so. I finally went
to a walk-in clinic last Sunday because I had exhausted things
to do for it. The doctor did an exam and X-rays and thought my
cartilage was torn. The study showed some arthritis and fluid,
not sure where it came from as I didn't have an injury to it.
The clinic made an appointment to see an Orthopedist because
an MRI is in order to evaluate the cartilage. I saw him on
Wednesday and was told the arthritis is minimal and he too
couldn't explain the fluid around the knee. I'm just waiting
now to get an MRI scheduled, depending on what it shows will
determine my course of action. If not torn a cortisone shot and
if torn then surgery, so I really want to get my MRI done so I
can get some answers.
I'll see you and fellow '69ers in a couple of weeks.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where it's supposed to be in
the 90s for the rest of the week
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/28/09
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Anna May Wann ('49), Shirley Drury ('51)
Marilynn Working ('54), Sharon Panther ('57)
Dave Robertson ('60), Mary Ann Vosse ('63)
Bob Thorson ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Laura Dean Kirby ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharon McDermott ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mark Gerken ('77)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Melanie Lee ('93)
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: Club 40
Connie Dean O'Neil ('60) reminded me today that Bob Carlson,
aka Mike Clowes ('54), always put a listing in the Sandstorm
of how many were booked for the September "Annual" Meeting of
Club 40:
Well here goes:
Class of 1946 1
Class of 1947 2
Class of 1949 39 (counting spouses) its our 60th
Class of 1950 1
Class of 1951 2
Class of 1952 11
Class of 1953 6
Class of 1954 15
Class of 1955 7
Class of 1956 5
Class of 1957 2
Class of 1958 4
Class of 1959 1 Their 50th is taking place the week before Club 40
Class of 1960 2
Class of 1961 2
Class of 1962 3
Class of 1963 0
Class of 1964 2
Only a month until the deadline of August 26th for the
discounted rate!!! After that the price at the door is pretty
hefty.
You can see the names by looking at the Club40 Web Page:
RichlandBombers.com
Look for Club Forty.
Burt Pierard ('59) keeps a running total. He also has the
registration form on that web site.
Bev Coates Karns ('52). I knew that face was familiar, but I
couldn't place a name. The reason: I knew Kay when she had
acquired a few more wrinkles. I knew her through Tri-City
Emblem Club (Elks) and golfing. A very neat lady and loads of
fun.
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49) ~ From the City of
Bothell, WA basking in the heat up in the 90s -
Not my kind of weather!!!
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>>From: Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51)
Re: Sorensen's Picture #382
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090723-381-387.htm
To: Bev Coates Karns ('52)
Hi, Bev. I was puzzling about which of the vibrant women was you
so went to the '52 Columbian. Here's my little photo exercise in
puzzle solving. Am I right? (see photo)
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Any/090727-dru-382-Who.jpg
Maren, I'm sending my photo entry to the picture site. Is that
how I should do it? I don't know how to make a correct link to
it from here. Can we send photos as attachments to our original
letter?
[We want pictures/large files attached) to be sent to
pix@richlandbombers.com -- you can also put your entry
in the same email, but we do not want the large
attachments sent to the regular entry email address.
You can't "make the link"... I do that. -Maren]
Our kids and grandkids as a summer family project are revamping
our yard, back and front with the goal of making it elderly
friendly. We had big sections going to weeds and over growth
because when Jim retired he discovered time to plant, plant and
plant. Now he still has time, but not mobility and staying
power.
Enjoying all the updates, travel talk, memories, Who photos,
etc. Thanks to all of you.
-Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51) ~ writing from Kennewick
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
Re: Class of '54 reunion
Just one more thing I forgot to mention when you are sending me
your bio for the last 5 or 55 years!!
Please include your current address, phone #, e-mail address,
spouse name and year of graduation or NAB information of your
spouse.
Just 7 short weeks until we meet again!!
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
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>>From: Sharon Panther Taff ('57)
Re: Sorensen's Picture #387
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090723-381-387.htm
I believe the lady on the far right is Rosmarie Regimbal ('57).
-Sharon Panther Taff ('57)
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>>From: Dave Robertson ('60)
Re: Sorensen's Picture #384
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2009/Xtra/Sor/090723-381-387.htm
Joyce Kelly, mayor of Richland, is at the microphone and in the
back row the fourth person from the left is Ken Robertson, my
father.
-Dave Robertson ('60)
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>>From: Mary Ann Vosse Hirst ('63)
To: Ray Hall ('57)
Re: Carpal Tunnel
Ray, I would like to tell you that the carpal tunnel surgery was
one of the best things I've done for myself. My carpal tunnel
was so bad I couldn't hold a fork to eat without becoming numb
and tingly, couldn't write more than one sentence, couldn't
hold the steering wheel, etc. I also noticed that my grip was
becoming weaker and the doctor advised surgery before permanent
damage was done. The surgery was quick, healing time was short
and you should go into it with absolutely no qualms. It will be
well worth the minor discomfort of a couple of weeks to have the
use of your hand back.
-Mary Ann Vosse Hirst ('63)
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>>From: Bob Thorson ('69)
Perhaps this will evoke a stronger response than the last entry
regarding the class of 1969's 40 year reunion... especially from
the males. My youngest son has been involved a little in the
movie business and by chance met Megan Fox. I asked him to bring
her to the reunion. As her most recent movie just wrapped, she
has some time to herself and agreed to attend. I know what you
are asking yourself... Am I making this up? Maybe, maybe not.
-Bob Thorson ('69)
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
David Rivers ('65), Alan Stephens ('66)
Don Andrews ('67), Robert Avant ('69)
Vic Marshall ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vern L. McGhan ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: VIPs and other stuff
Well, here it is about 2 hours after I first put this up to
start writing and I have a meeting in a half hour so I'd best
get to gettin'. First and foremost is a special birthday of a
really big kid who is having a birthday on the 29th so I want
to wish him HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Tom Hughes ('56) right away... my
family and his go all the way back to our beginnings in Richland
so first things first!
I just got back from a very nice trip to Buffalo, NY, with my
illegitimate son, Terry Davis (Knox '65). As you may recall...
20 some years ago now, Terry played S/Sgt Zeke in the show "Tour
of Duty." The show ran from about '88-'90. Dang how time flies.
The show was about the 196th Light Infantry Brigade and their
little piece of heaven in Chu Lai, Vietnam. They were formed in
1965 and specially trained to put down a little deal that was
going on in the Dominican Republic... a funny thing happened on
the way to the war and the DR problem fizzled out... there they
were in the Panama Canal with no place to go... ah what the
hey... Well come on alla you big strong men Uncle Sam needs your
help again as the song goes so off they went to "The Nam"...
Well Terry got an invite to come speak at their semi-annual
reunion a few months back and called and asked if I'd mind
being his pet vet at the show... knowing some of his deepest
insecurities I said of course (been thru this kinda thing
before)... we took the red eye Thursday nite and arrived a
little tired but none the worse for wear Friday morning and were
met by the head vet and his boyz... we went to a little meet and
greet, I made T buy a t-shirt and wear it as he was there as an
honorary member... he was a little worried he might offend but
then that's why he was there... to honor them... they were proud
to have him wear it... I took him around to various groups of
guys and pretty soon he fit right in... As the sole Marine with
all them Dog Faces, I was the one outa place... so to speak...
lotsa jokes about how well I was able to get the jar off my head
after all these years (arf arf arf)... he wasn't sure what to
say and I told him that as long as the first and last words
outa his lil mouth were "Welcome Home and Thank you for your
service" he'd be fine... he was... we had a wonderful time and
Saturday night he stayed out late mugging for pix and signing
autographs... some things never change... I headed off to bed
and told a couple of the boyz just to tell him I'd see him in
the morning... next morning up and ready at 7:30 AM Eastern time
for breakfast, tearful farewells and off we went again. Nice
time. Home around 11PM Pacific time ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.
I'm now headed for what I hope will be the last "honor the
elders" meeting before the intertribal "Honor the Elders" dinner
this weekend. Though I'm on the committee I did not nominate
anyone to be honored... just did my part of the deal... But
found out the other day that my Dad had been unanimously voted
as the first "memorial honoree"... wow... made me darned proud
a that old Indian.
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Alan Stephens ('66)
To: All Seattle Bombers
The Navy's last Viet Nam gun boat is on display on pier 30 just
south of the Coast Guard Station. Come on down between the 29th
and Aug 2nd and say "Hi." I will be down there in my greens and
hotter then h---. If you missed us for Water Follies last year
this is your chance to see a piece of history. From those who
served and are still serving'
Chief P.O. (SW) Stephens
-Alan Stephens ('66) ~ Kent WA Both ACs on and the house is
still 80°
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>>From: Don Andrews ('67)
Re: Sage, Sand, & Sky
I would love to get a copy of Robley Johnson's "Sage, Sand, &
Sky". Jane & I have a home at Horn Rapids and enjoy the view of
Rattlesnake during all seasons. We have several of John Clements
works of art but I have always loved "Sage, Sand, & Sky". Does
anyone know of a source to obtain a copy?
The boat races this year were Great as always, hot but thats the
way we Bombers like it. Right?
Bomber Cheers,
-Don Andrews ('67) ~ It was 97° when we left Richland on Monday
afternoon, 103° in Vancouver at 7:00 PM
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
Re: '69 Reunion Addendum
To: Bob Thorson ('69)
A recent addition to the Sarah Palin (Bomber Descedent) will be
future "Hall of Famer" Randy Johnson. Randy's presentation will
be Sarah teaching him how to locate his 99+MPH fast ball while
breaking the bat of a right handed batter with an inside
fastball. Further film will reveal Sarah teaching "The Big
Unit" how to make left handed batters stand flat footed when
seeing a 99+ MPH "slider". My [twin] sister Betti ('69) has
asked me not to talk about Sarah Palin, so I will limit myself
to 600+ minutes in August for those 3 days.
-Robert Avant ('69)
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>>From: Vic Marshall ('71)
Re: 1969 Class Reunion
Rumor has it that Mike Franco ('70) is planning to crash the
reunion and is bringing Merilee Rush (his long-time secret
girlfriend) with him...
-Vic Marshall ('71) ~ Hanging out in Beverly Hills (MI)
with the rest of the stars
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/30/09
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Missy Keeney ('59), Nadine Reynolds ('61)
Dennis Hammer ('64), David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Allan Cross ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gregor Hanson ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marti Jo Drewery ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol Boyd ('72wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Diane Hartley ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kim Richey ('74)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
To: David Rivers ('65) AKA "Dances with Bombers"
How awesome to have your Father be so honored! I know he would
be honored by the man you have become!
To: Class of '59ers!
I am enjoying the privilege of working on the memory book for
our Big 50th reunion on September 4th & 5th. What an amazing
bunch of classmates you are! I am so looking forward to seeing
and meeting again those of you who are coming. I'm sad many
of you can't be there but appreciate reading about your lives
and families. If you are still "sitting on the fence" about
attending (especially those of you who live in the area), I
encourage you to "throw caution to the wind" and join us.
You'll be glad you did!
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Nadine Reynolds Cochran ('61)
To: Ray Hall ('57)
Re: Carpal Tunnel
I have to agree 100 percent with Mary Ann Vosse Hirst ('63) that
having the carpal tunnel surgery was amazing. My right hand
was as Mary Ann described but also would wake me up at night
throbbing as if someone had run a stake through the palm of my
hand. It would take an hour or so of shaking my hand and rubbing
it to stop the throbbing and numbness so I could go back to
sleep. Needless to say, the carpal tunnel problem was a major
disruption in my life. When the doctor told me that the surgery
would be done as an out patient and with a local anesthesia and
I would be awake I almost backed out. However, I did go through
with it. I could tell as soon as the anesthesia wore off that
my pain was gone for good. I have had absolutely no further
problems with pain and numbness in my hand. My strength returned
so that I can now open jars, pick up heavy things, etc.
Get the surgery done, Ray. You will not be sorry.
-Nadine Reynolds Cochran ('61) ~ in sunny Sahuarita, AZ
(between Green Valley and Tucson) where it was 108° today
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
Re: Hanford Science Forum featuring Doyle Burke ('57)
A GE television program about studying the effect radioactive
effluents on aquatic life in the Columbia River. The video is 9
1/2 minutes long and the last 1 1/2 minutes features the
"science student of the week" Col High senior Doyle Burke ('57).
http://www.archive.org/details/HanfordS1957
[This URL was weird... it said I needed to launch an
external application... I said OK... Internet Explorer
launched an EMPTY screen... that was it... -Maren]
You can find a lot of stuff at this archive.org site; old books,
movies, whatever. I started watching the Douglas Fairbanks
silent version of "Robin Hood" (1922), but that movie is over
two hours and I will have to come back to it.
Dennis Hammer ('64) ~ Kennewick, a suburb of the Mighty Bomerville
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Ready... Set... Go
They're comin' fast and furious this week folks... got ourselves
another birthday boy... one a them unsung heroes of the class of
'65. This guy has done more for our class over the last 44 years
than many people recognize. He has headed up most of the 5 year
reunion gatherings we've had... don't get me wrong... he ain't
no lone ranger... but he does us Bombers proud. I know he has
about run outa steam this year and I shore hope that someone out
there in Richland-land or very near thereabouts will be willing
to lend a huge hand or several hands this next year. 2010 is our
45th reunion and without some volunteers our 45th is just gonna
be another '65er get together rather than a big shakemup ta-do..
ain't nuthin' wrong with our yearly gatherings but if we peter
out we may well be the first class in the history of Bomberville
NOT to have a big party for the 45th... (If anyone out there
knows of another class that has fizzled keep it to yourself, I'm
runnin' a guilt trip here)... HELLO! I'm talkin' to YOU... yes
you sitting right there in front of your computer... I KNOW that
with the help of a few local kids YOU can pull this one out! Oh
I know... yer getting ready to retire and ya got the grand-kids
and there's that south 40 to plow... but if not YOU... then who?
Every year we get together and we have a lot of fun but this
year will be special... just think... we'll be 63 on our 45th...
no wait... that was stupid... hmmmm... I know we won't be 45 on
our 45th... we'll be the coolest class to have graduated in
1965... well we already ARE the coolest class that graduated in
1965... but we'll be cooler... Just think Tommy James' class
will be having their 45th... how would it look if we didn't
have ours? (how does that goofball know anything about Tommy
James?... Well during our 25th there was this sorry lookin
longed haired white suited white booted kid sulking out in the
entry of the DI during our dinner... I went over and asked what
was going on... he said his 25th was happening that night too...
so I invited him inside to join ours... he didn't stay long but
it cheered him up a little)... he then went out to play the
street dance... .. ... Well I hope we get some takers...
anyway... it's time to wish Gregor Hanson ('65) A VERY HAPPY
BIRTHDAY on 7/30/2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 07/31/09
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Marilyn DeVine ('52)
Steve Simpson ('65), Mick Hemphill ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry Boyd ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Stan McDonald ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilyn Stewart ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom Hemphill ('62)
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>>From: Dick McCoy (the Tin Can and Superior Class of '45)
Happy birthday to Kim Richey ('74). I miss your dad [Don (47-RIP)]
plenty much. I am sorry I don't have any Husky tickets for you
any longer. I think they will be much better this year.
We hit 100° yesterday at Big lake Mt. Vernon, and today
probably. I ain't used to this. We were hotter than Richland
which is unnatural.
Oh, the early days in Richland, the mid-forties. No trees no
nothin', and the temp went up over a hundred most days. Swamp
coolers helped but built humidity. We kids headed out to the
Yakima or down to the pool in the park at the end of Lee.
Before Richland, there was Minnesota, and the dog days would be
beginning. A bloom on the lakes would cause the adults to warn
against swimming. We kids went anyway. Dogs were supposed to
go mad, but only dads did so. Sleep outside, no AC. We lived
on lake Minnetonka, cheap rent, and the summer kids would be
returning to Minneapolis to prepare for school, while we locals
stayed on. Things would get very quiet. Pray for fall.
Farther back, my childhood in St. Louis. 90°, 90% humidity.
The kids didn't suffer as much as adults, but still.
-Dick McCoy ~ overheated, from the tin can and superior
Class of 1945
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVine ('52)
I think I left you in the middle of our (Terry's and my) trip to
Alaska and hopped to the Beeg Wedding. Well, let's see... I was
going to mention the wild animals we saw the 2nd day out: (in no
particular order) Fox, Black Bear mama with 4 cubs (!), more
Black Bear, Moose, Buffalo (or Bison), long haired Brown Bear,
Mountain Goats and a Porcupine scurrying along the side of the
highway. We also saw Grey Heron, Blue Heron, Swans, and Pelicans
as well as the usual ducks, geese and ravens. I got pictures of
some of the animals. One young Moose ran all the way from the
woods on one side of the highway, across the highway (in front of
us) to the woods on the other side! In Canada, the cleared areas
on either side of the road are about 10 yards across, so it
wasn't as if he didn't see us coming!
The trip, in all, was 2,566 miles and cost $1,040 for gas. Not
bad, I don't think. I have not added up the gallons to get an mpg
figure. The RV is now advertised on craigs list so I suppose I
should force myself to take care of that detail.
The 1st week we were here, we had plenty of sunshine but it's
been rain, rain, raining since then. Bah humbug... I guess it
beats the high temps you've been having in the Tri-Cities but
gray skies get tiresome after a while.
Two weekends ago, daughter, Keri and her renter and I drove the
RV down to the mouth of the Kenai River for dip-netting Salmon.
In spite of rainy, cold weather, it was fun! We especially
enjoyed the company on either side of us at the camp ground. We
(actually Keri and Robin) got 9 nice Salmon and 1 Flounder that
was large enough to fillet and grill. White meat with a mild
flavor, like Halibut only milder, of course, since that's what
it would have grown into, given the chance. We smoked, grilled,
canned, ate, and froze Salmon for a couple of days! Keri FedXed
the largest one (26 1/2 inches) to Terry as an extra Thank You
for all the work he did helping to get ready for the after
rehearsal dinner (here) and the wedding. We have also made
blueberry jam and dehydrated blueberries and bananas. (Keri is
very much in a "get ready for winter" mode!)
I'll be glad to be home next month. Meanwhile, I cuss the cancer
that hasn't left Sandra's body. The good news is that it's out of
the Liver and Spleen but she is on Chemotherapy again. She and
Bobby will be up here from the 4th to 14th. Of course, we are
all very excited to see them: especially their daughter who is
expecting a baby August 30th. (Oh, how I would love to speed the
delivery up by a few weeks!) I spent the day over at their house,
yesterday and she's not that far along. Maybe a long ride on a
bumpy road????
I guess that's it for now... just wanted to check in and let you
know that, yes, I am still on the face of the earth.
-Marilyn "Em" DeVine ('52) ~ from overcast and mostly rainy
Anchorage, AK
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>>From: Steve Simpson ('65)
Re: David Rivers ('65)
I concur. David is a complex man. I was amazed to learn that he
was asked by the Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court to run
for District Judge. I was surprised to hear he is already a Judge
for the Tribal Council.
We all know of his great ability to write about the moments and
the way we lived; growing up in Richland.
He is a salty Marine; not afraid to show his love for his
friends. He is my life long friend; who I've always counted on for
support. He makes people feel better; And he is a founding member
of the Sorry Seven!
The Blue Angels just flew in a delta formation over my home
office.
-Steve Simpson ('65)
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>>From: Mick Hemphill ('66)
Re: Happy Birthday Big Brudda [Tom Hemphill ('62)]
I am proud of myself for finally remembering to announce my big
brother's birthday today (7-31)..........wow! He is now eligible
for medicare and other old-timer benefits. I will see you today,
big brudder, and celebrate the big event. I hope we can stay up
past 9:00 PM?
-Mick Hemphill ('66)
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