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Richland Bombers Calendar website
Funeral Notices website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/01/2010
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Derrith PERSONS ('60)
Robert AVANT ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Maggie GILSTRAP ('74)
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>>From: Derrith PERSONS Dean ('60)
It's that time again!! Class of '60 lunch...
February already, WOW! It's time to get together again..
If you're in town or from out of town, Come on, we'll have
a good time!!
When? - Saturday, February 2nd!
Time? - 11:30 am
Where? - Sterling's, 890 GWWay, Richland!
Come on everyone!
Lets have some fun!!
classmate,
-Derrith PERSONS Dean ('60)
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>>From: Robert AVANT ('69)
Re: Recipe Help
To: Alumni Community
Many of us attended C.U.P during our youth and one of the annual
events was a spaghetti feed that entailed an all day sauce. I
know the portions are huge, but if anyone has that sauce recipe
in the large scale we used to cook in and would be willing to
share it, I would be very grateful.
-Robert AVANT ('69)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/02/2010 ~ GROUND HOG DAY
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6 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Sonny DAVIS ('62), Kathy RATHVON ('63)
Mary Ann VOSSE ('63), David RIVERS ('65)
Bill DIDWAY ('66), Alan LOBDELL ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob ECKERT ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Len REDISKE ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patricia BERLAND ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Norman WOODLEY ('72)
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>>From: Sonny DAVIS ('62)
Re: Birthdays
Maren, I've been reading the Sandstorm for a little over ten(10)
years. Every January 31st (my birthday) I find that I am not
listed. I'm curious as to your "data base" and why I would not
be in it.
Thank you for being so consistent.
-Sonny DAVIS ('62)
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[Sonny, you give me more credit than I deserve. My "data base"
is a list (by date) of birthdays. There are two ways to get your
birthday on my list. 1) Go to the website that is listed in every
Sandstorm just below all the birthdays. Once you get there, you
will find a link to add a birthday; and 2) You can email me and
your birthday will be added to the Bomber calendar (and to my
"data base"). You're added. Happy belated birthday!! -Maren]
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>>From: Kathy RATHVON ('63)
Re: China Study
My mother read the "China Study" and gave me the book. I've not
read it yet, but, basically it advocates a vegan diet (no animal
products) and nothing white (rice, sugar, flour, etc.) It has to
do with the cancer cells attaching to the fat in animal protein
and multiplying faster.
Also, when my mother had cancer of a salivary gland a couple of
years ago, she had radiation. The radiation did make her throat
sore and it was difficult to eat some things. She did not sit on
the sidelines. She went to a naturopath (sp?) and a doctor at
the cancer and Wellness Center in Seattle. They both said that
radiation was the best treatment for the kind of cancer that
she had, but also recommended some supplements, including
chywanprash, which she continues to take, to make the effects of
radiation less severe. They also recommended acupuncture, which
she did. Did these things work? Who knows. But it did make her
feel involved in her treatment. And, other that the sore throat,
she had relatively few effects from the radiation. Even the last
few treatments she was able to drive herself to the hospital. The
doctor told her by that time she would be way too fatigued from
the radiation to do that.
-Kathy RATHVON ('63)
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>>From: Mary Ann VOSSE Hirst ('63)
Re: New High School?
I received Senator Murray's Legislative Update in the mail to
day, and the photo on the front is captioned "Senator Murray
visits with the first freshmen class of Delta High School in
Richland." So, is there a new high school in Richland? And if
there is, where is it located?
-Mary Ann VOSSE Hirst ('63) ~ From rainy Lacey, WA
where anyone might imagine it was spring because of
the warm temperatures we've had for a month.
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: We miss you
I know Mick Hemphill ('66) already sent a post in on Jim Nolan's
('64-RIP) passing. Mick kept me up on Jim's health as it began to
fade. I had hoped that we could do a before ya go kind of party
for him as we have for others, but Mick said that Jim wasn't
ready for the sharing of his health situation with a bunch of
others so that didn't come to pass. Ann ENGEL Schafer ('63) was
kind enough to pass on a wonderful tribute to Jim prepared by
his family. It meant a great deal to me. This week we'll all be
talking about the "Three Stars" on the 3rd ("Gee we're gonna miss
you everybody send their love")... Just want to make sure that
Jim's family knows we feel just as strongly about the loss of Jim
to our Bomber Family. Check out the tribute:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDpfUfk2ubk
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Bill DIDWAY ('66)
Today I received a letter from the Department of Sociology of
Brigham Young University. It is a follow up of a study conducted
in Washington high schools in February of 1966. I was contacted
in 1980 as part of that study. Has any one else in the class of
'66 been contacted? There are 6,729 former students, state wide,
that they are trying to contact for further follow up. I have
the phone number and the name of the Professor if any one is
interested in contacting him for information about the study.
-Bill DIDWAY ('66) ~ In rainy & cool Sedro-Wooley - "Gateway to
the North Cascades"
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>>From: Alan LOBDELL ('69)
Re: Vets
Many people don't know that we lost 58,000 plus in Nam but
another 200,000 plus have committed suicide since. PTSD (Post-
Traumatic Stress Disorder) is real and hurts many more.
-Alan LOBDELL ('69)
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Funeral Notice
>>Sherry DYKEN Hardee ('66) ~ 8/3/48 - 1/27/2010
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/03/2010 ~ THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED - 1959
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Ann BISHOP ('56), Marlene LARSEN ('56wb)
Ruth MILES ('59), Bill CHAPMAN ('60)
Stephanie DAWSON ('60), Jeanie WALSH ('63)
David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Glenda LATTIN ('66)
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>>From: Ann BISHOP Ousley ('56)
To: Alan LOBDELL ('69)
You should have stopped by in Texarkana AR... I'd have put you
up in an historic home and fed you a home cooked meal or two.
-Ann BISHOP Ousley ('56)
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>>From: Marlene LARSEN Hegseth ('56wb)
Re: BBB Alerts Consumers about U.S. Census Workers:
Be Cooperative, But Cautious!
http://video.bbb.org/bbb_console.php?campaignId=18262&bureauId=1393
For years, Better Business Bureau has educated consumers
about not giving out personal information over the telephone
or to anyone who shows up at their front door. With the
U.S. Census process beginning, BBB advises people to be
cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of
fraud or identity theft.
The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as
workers have begun verifying the addresses of households
across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000
U.S. Census workers will count every person in the U.S.
and will gather information about every person living at
each address including name, age, gender, race and other
relevant data.
"Most people are rightfully cautious and won’t give out
personal information to unsolicited phone callers or
visitors, however the Census is an exception to the rule,"
said Steve Cox, BBB spokesperson. "Unfortunately, scammers
know that the public is more willing to share personal data
when taking part in the Census and they have an opportunity
to ply their trade by posing as a government employee and
soliciting sensitive financial information."
The Census data will be used to allocate more than $300
billion in federal funds every year, as well as determine a
State’s number of Congressional representatives. Households
are actually required by law to respond to the Census
Bureau’s request for information.
During the U.S. Census, households will be contacted by
mail, telephone or visited by a U.S. Census worker who will
inquire about the number of people living in the house.
Unfortunately, people may also be contacted by scammers who
are impersonating Census workers in order to gain access to
sensitive financial information such as Social Security,
bank account or credit card numbers. Law enforcement in
several states have issued warnings that scammers are
already posing as Census Bureau employees and knocking on
doors asking for donations and Social Security numbers.
The big question is - how do you tell the difference between
a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the
following advice:
• If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will
have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas
bag and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their
identification and their badge before answering their
questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't
know into your home.
• Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to
verify address information. Do not give your Social Security
number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even
if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census. While the
Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information,
such as a salary range, it will not ask for Social Security,
bank account or credit card numbers nor will employees
solicit donations.
• Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone,
mail or in person at home. However, they will not contact
you by e-mail, so be on the look out for e-mail scams
impersonating the Census. Never click on a link or open any
attachments in an e-mail that are supposedly from the U.S.
Census Bureau.
For more advice on avoiding identity theft and fraud, visit
www.bbb.org
-Marlene LARSEN Hegseth ('56wb)
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>>From: Ruth MILES Bruns ('59)
Re: Delta High School
Google is your friend ... here's a website with a good FAQ
section:
http://www.thedeltahighschool.com/
I had not heard of this school, or of STEM schools at all, until
I checked this out.
-Ruth MILES Bruns ('59) ~ in beautiful downtown Goldendale, WA
where the groundhog is unlikely to see his shadow today,
and my snowdrops were in bloom by the end of January
(bless their little hearts, they come through when I most
need a bloom).
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>>From: Bill CHAPMAN ('60)
Maren, I'm trying to find out information about a 50th class
reunion for the Class of 1960. Have searched the fantastic Bomber
website and can't find anything. Can't believe there won't be a
reunion. If there is, I'll be there, coming all the way from
Southern California. Any info you can give me would be
appreciated.
Thanks!
-Bill CHAPMAN ('60)
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>>From: Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
Re: Delta High School
http://www.thedeltahighschool.com/
Delta High School in Richland is a small high school focused on
science, math, and engineering-type subjects. It is located in
the old CBC building next to the Richland library. There were
hundreds of applicants for 100 positions, and the selection was
strictly by lottery, if I remember correctly. Someone else may
know more or even have a student in the program.
-Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
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>>From: Barbra Williamson, aka Jeanie WALSH ('63)
Calling all Bombers, Calling All Bombers...
Jeanie Walsh, Gold Metal Class of '63 needs your support once
again... You saved her from being voted off the Island back in
1996... and she needs your help again to become Mayor...
Just Google: Brian Dennert's blog
Scroll down to: Confirmed: Bob Huber is considering running for
Mayor... scroll down to polling and vote for Barbra Williamson
That’s all there is to it Bombers! Please go and vote... Thanks
Bomber Cheers...
-Barbra Williamson, aka Jeanie WALSH ('63)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: THE day
Where were you when... so many of those questions out there...
my favorite... : "Where were you in '62"... I remember my first
"mixer"... as Tony Harrah ('65) and I entered gym, "Oh Donna" was
being played and I just knew that I was in the right place at the
right time... on the weekends while working on this or that in
the garage, I love Norm N. Nite's show, as he visits specific
dates in specific years... what a kick... coming home from the
Grand National Roadster Show this past weekend (where Jimmy
Heidlebaugh's ('65) "Spudnut Racing" "Tub" was prominently
displayed outside the Suede Palace... and the "Golden Rod"
Bonneville speedster we sold at Bakersfield a few years ago
was displayed in the building dedicated to racing in wonderful
restoration (to be sure much nicer than when it was built in
Colorado for a total cost of $950.00)), I slipped in "Two Car
Garage"... and listened to Kent and the boyz and the Ventures
play songs that spanned my school years... .what a blast... the
last Ventures song I bought was at State in '62 or '63 (I have
NO clue about sports and no recollection of the month)... Ricky
Warford and I were coming down the escalator in a department
store where I had just purchased "Perfidia" and Vonnie Reed ('60)
was going up the escalator... wow... small world! I remember
when the President was shot and I was in Contemporary World
History, we had a sub and a girl came in with a note and the sub
cried... Johnny Crowder ('65 RIP) and I went out to his car and
listened to the news report on the radio... and I don't recall
where I was when the news about the plane crash occurred (since I
didn't have a transistor radio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... ooops... that
was before any of us had them... nevermind... and I do NOT harbor
resentments!!!) but I recall the next weekend when a fellow did
impersonations on the Ed Sullivan Show and was instructed NOT to
do the Big Bopper... well, poor guy... that was his act... when
he did ol' J.P., Ed had him yanked off the set... poor guy... so,
yes... there are many of those moments... walking on the moon...
first kiss... first kiss... first kiss... opppppps sorry... "Gee
we're gonna miss ya, everybody sends their love... "
-David Rivers ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/04/2010
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Ann BISHOP ('56), Patti JONES ('60)
Gary BEHYMER ('64), Alan LOBDELL ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Randy BUCHANAN ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom CRIGLER ('61)
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>>From: Ann BISHOP Ousley ('56)
Must be something wrong with the 'puter... again. I don't know
when I sent the entry to Alan LOBDELL ('69) in [the 2/3/2010]
Sandstorm, but it was awhile ago. I received 6 undeliverable
emails in another e-mail address, some of which were written
in 2008! Any clues to what could be the problem? Anyone??
-Ann BISHOP Ousley ('56)
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>>From: Patti JONES Ahrens ('60)
To: Bill CHAPMAN ('60)
Re: 'Class of 1960 - 50th reunion - 2010
Nothing has been put in the Bomber Homepage for our reunion as
yet. Should be appearing some time after the 24th of February,
our next committee meeting. Our reunion will be held September
10, 11 and 12th at the Red Lion on GWWay in conjunction with
Club 40. There will be a sign up sheet with schedule in the
spring Club 40 DustStorm. I'm on the committee doing the lost.
I put an entry in the Sandstorm about once a month. If you are
not signed up for Club 40 the dues are $5.00 a year and you can
go ahead and sign up. Any questions from the class you can email
me. Spread the word to all classmates you know.
To: Richard Anderson ('60)
Re: Class of '60 - 50th reunion
Could you put information in our class website about our 50th
reunion? Please, Please, Please. Buy you a drink at the reunion.
Will get you any information you would want.
-Patti JONES Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA ~ Still having a
nice winter. Warmer than I can remember in the five years
I have been back here.
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Salute to 100s of Richland Bombers & Parents...
Take some time to check out the names.
http://www.usgwarchives.org/wa/benton/photos/tombstones/sunsetmemorial/
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: Alan LOBDELL ('69)
Re: Travel
To: Ann BISHOP Ousley ('56)
Home cooked meal that I didn't have to make! What a sweet offer.
In 2004 I moved my youngest son to Savannah, GA to attend
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) so he could study
computer animation. Then in 2008 I flew back there to help him
move back to Kent after he got his degree. Each way we drove
across country having a great time. We stopped for a day and
looked for diamonds at the Arkansas Diamond Park simply because I
had wanted to do that since I was a kid. Did not find a thing but
it was still a kick thinking that we might at any time. A ten
year old girl found a half carret diamond while we were there. I
have no idea if the park is anywhere near where you are. He is
now working on a film that will be in film festivals sometime the
end of this year or start of 2011. Anyway those were two of the
three times I have ever been in the eastern part of this country.
Even when I was in the Marine Corps I was not let out of 29 Palms
CA. I can only guess because of the work I did. When I asked why
I was told I didn't need to know.
Thanks for the meal offer!!!
-Alan LOBDELL ('69)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/05/2010
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty BELL ('51), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Mike FRANCO ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Travis STREGE ('96)
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>>From: Betty BELL Norton ('51)
The 5-Piece EASY SWING BAND will play for the Richland Seniors
Association's All-Ages MARDI GRAS BALL Saturday February 6 from
6:30 to 9:30 at the Richland Community Center. Prizes will be
awarded for the best costumes, and fabulous foods are being
donated for the refreshments! Cost is still only $5 at the door.
Come join us for a great evening!
-Betty BELL Norton ('51)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Schaffer or Shaffer Sisters? 1956-1960?
Anyone help with a spelling of the Schaffer Family. I believe
they lived in an 'A' house at 1310 or 1312 Mahan. They would have
been in high school in 1957 but I don't know what grade. Beth Ann
McKenna's ('64) Mom believes one of the girls name was Barbara
Schaffer. I didn't spot them in any class listings nor in a 1955
Columbian that I have.
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: Mike FRANCO ('70)
To: Alan LOBDELL ('69)
You spent time at 29 Palms! When I was in the Scouts we stayed
over night at the base there on our way to New Mexico. It was
summer and we pulled in there late at night, around 11:30. I
think it was just exactly 100 degrees out. I can remember to this
day that 29 Palms was just like Richland, without the people,
without the river and without almost everything else!
I always thought security there would consist of preventing those
on base from sneaking out, not others sneaking in!
BTW I am currently reconfirming that Puerta Vallarta is nicer
than Seattle this time of year.
Bomber cheers to all!
-Mike FRANCO ('70)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/06/2010
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Dave HANTHORN ('63), Earl BENNETT ('63)
Jeanie WALSH ('63), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
David RIVERS ('65), Alan LOBDELL ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John COLE ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary BENNETT ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike FRANCO ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lisa RICCOBUONO ('75)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lori RAEKES ('81)
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>>From: Dave HANTHORN (Gold Medal Class of '63)
In the spirit of Mike FRANCO's ('70) entry in yesterday's
Sandstorm, I am currently reconfirming that it is always hotter
in Thailand than it is in Seattle any time of the year (but my
wife, Noi, and I are having a great time nevertheless).
-Dave Hanthorn (GMC '63) ~ from hot, hot, hot Bangkok, where we
are staying cool with the air conditioner and lots of icy
cold Singha beer!
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>>From: Earl BENNETT ('63)
Re: George "Pappy" SWAN ('59)
Back in October (10/28 to be precise - I've been cleaning up
OUTLOOK) you responded to Dennis HAMMER's ('64) "the older one
gets, the faster time flies." Well, I listen to a National Public
Radio station on the way to and from work when I'm out of range
of the music station I like. They spoke of recent research that
validates that maxim: Apparently the brain's ability to judge
how fast time is passing changes as we grow older, and it was
validated with properly documented studies on various age groups.
Children are reasonably close in judging how long it takes for a
minute to pass, while we elderly usually think it's been a minute
in the 80 to 90 seconds range.
Think about it: The time it takes for discrete events to occur
doesn't change, but if your brain perceives 60 minutes have
passed when in reality it's been 80-90 minutes, then it will seem
like more than 30%+ additional events have occurred during what
we perceive to be the same old minute/hour/day/week/year/whatever.
They haven't determined whether it's a physical issue with
changing synapse function as we age or something else or a
combination of factors, but it's reassuring to know that time
isn't really compressing on us.
Regards, ecb3 - from central Virginia where we are in
about the 12th hour of what portends to be another
record-breaking storm for the next 24+ hours; I've
already shoveled over two inches of heavy, wet snow off
the 220-foot driveway - this is only six weeks after the
record-breaking two-foot snow on December 20 (the
mountain of bulldozed snow in one strip-mall parking lot
in Charlottesville had still not disappeared as of the 6-
inch snowfall last weekend). Yes, I know, this is nothing
compared to other places, but we become accustomed ...
-Earl BENNETT ('63)
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>>From: Barbra Williamson, aka Jeanie WALSH ('63)
Re: One More Time
Calling All Bombers, Calling All Bombers…
Just one more time to get me over the top. Please take just one
minute to go vote . "Google" Brian Dennert Here, then scroll
down to "Confirmed: Bob Huber is considering Running for Mayor"
scroll down a litter further and Vote for Barbra Williamson..AKA
Jeanie Walsh, Gold Medal Class of '63
Bomber Cheers and Thanks a bunch!
-Barbra Williamson, aka Jeanie WALSH ('63)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Note to me from: Ann ENGEL Schafer ('63)
Re: Schafer Sisters
Don't know if these are the two girls. They were cousins
of my husband, Fred SCHAFER ('63-RIP): Barbara and
Dorothy Schafer. Barbara lives in Benton City and Dorothy
is deceased. Their dad was Bob Schafer and mother was
Virginia both deceased.
-Ann ENGEL Schafer (Gold class of '63).
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: One of God's own lunatics is havin a birthday
If'n ya ain't familiar with the term, I think I'll send the clip
with this email. Or maybe I hafta send it like a picture... yeah
I'll do that...
[Too big for the Sandstorm... I googled and came up
with this link... you'll have to click the arrow to
start the sound. -Maren]
http://pitchpull.blogspot.com/2010/01/gods-own-lunatics.html
When Brad Wear ('68) sent it to me I opened it and had pretty
much my normal reaction to the sound... wanted to barf... had the
same reaction when our local airport got really huge... had only
been sober a few years and was driving at night and all of a
sudden saw what appeared to be flairs surrounding the town...
almost barfed that time too... it was planes circling but didn't
realize that at first... Naturally when this came to me the
first time I hadda pass it on to one of my favorite of God's own
lunatic's... glad I did... haven't seen him as often as I used
to... he and Vicki ('66) used to visit Vegas with the GREER's
('65; '66) every year and it was always a kick to have dinner
with them... not a big deal, just a nice quiet evening with
people who have been special to me all of my life... which brings
to mind a little incident that happened at my Constitutional
Class the other night... for those who are new, I always
introduce myself and tell where I grew up... I mean was raised...
I explain that it was a town not of neighbors but of family... a
town where if one kid gets cut, the rest of us bleed... hard for
many people to understand... anyway I always explain the three
"secret cities" during the War... well two of my "students"
had to jump in... one was from Los Alamos and the other from
Oakridge... what a small world... they fully understood our love
for our heritage and the honor it carries... Our birthday boy is
one of those family members I may not see enough, but my love for
him never dims... he is a hero to me in every way... growing up,
that term was often reserved for "older kids" (no ML ('63) not
Bomber-babes... they never get old... by the way... Our own
Number 10 ('64) mentioned the other day that he noticed I had a
"thing" for ML; he even suggested some palindromes that might
allow me to pledge my undying affection for her... darn... I
forgot to use them... arrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh... always a day late and
a dollar short)... anyway, as we have gained in years, the term
hero is no longer reserved for the older kids... so on the 6th of
February, please join me in wishing Johnny (ok... John) COLE
('66) a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Alan LOBDELL ('69)
Re: 29 Palms
To: Mike Franco ("70)
Yep! You got the right place. The one base no Marine ever wants
to get stuck at. You drive east from the town of 29 Palms into an
even bigger nothing. In the summer when we were out in the field
for a week or so we would have to stay inside tents from about
1pm to 5pm because it would get so hot guys would collapse. Even
after being there for a year getting use to the heat. Our yearly
20 mile hike was always in June I believe and was not looked
forward to. Palm Springs was about 75 miles away but none of us
could even afford to buy a drink unless we saved our money for
months. I can't remember exactly which year '71 or '72 when Nixon
gave us enlisted men a huge pay raise. My pay went from $160 a
month to $320. We all thought we were rich when we got that
first check. They did have to go out looking for guys after that
weekend. Our base general would not allow us to be paid on a
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday because he knew half the
men would not show up the next day. We always got paid Friday
at noon and did not have to come back to base until Monday at
noon. It's the only base I saw where when we had a Lt. General
inspection we had to spray paint all the dead grass green. Of
course we were not painters so sidewalks, sides of building,
roads, power poles etc. got to have a green haze to them. It
looked soooo bad! Never understood the logic in that. Was the
Lt. General that dumb? Made me wonder who was leading us. All
considered it was a great time in my young life and I'm glad I
experienced it.
-Alan LOBDELL ('69)
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6 Bombers (including the Cole Girls) sent stuff:
Ken Heminger ('56wb),
The five COLE Girls ('50, '52, '55, '63, and '63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry RICE ('71)
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>>From: Ken Heminger ('56wb)
Re: Sandy H
I saw in the Sandstorm some time back where Sandy Howerter
(a class mate) had a stroke.. Never saw any comments on her
condition one way or the other after that. Just wanted her
to know that I've been thinking about her, and hope she is
recovering.
-Ken Heminger ('56wb)
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>>From: Karen COLE Correll ('55)
Hey Maren, I sent birthday wishes to my brother, John ('66) but
they're not in here [today, the 6th]. I sent them on Thursday for
today. Did you receive my message? Thanks,
[Karen, never received... here is the text of what was
supposed to be in the Sandstorm for John's birthday on
the 6th. -Maren]
From: The five COLE Girls ('50, '52, '55, '63, and '63)
Re: February 6th birthday of John Cole
Happy birthday to our little brother, Johnny. Did you really
think Col-Hi was named after us? All kidding aside John, we
appreciate all you do for us and how well you take care of us.
Have a wonderful day, we're thinking of you.
Your big sisters,
-Barbara ('50), Patti ('52), Karen ('55), and Judie & Jackie ('63)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Darvis BERGAM ('57), Ed WOOD ('62)
Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64), Greg ALLEY ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janice PIERCE ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: MaryAnne GRENINGER ('67wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy LEMLER ('74)
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>>From: Darvis BERGAM Bobo ('57)
Re: Arizona Bomber Lunch
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-AZB/00.html
-Darvis BERGAM Bobo ('57)
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>>From: Ed WOOD ('62)
Tim Smyth ('62) and Debbie stopped by last night on their way
through Colorado for their grand road trip from NY to AZ. It was
great to visit and see how we're now settling into retirement.
Of course he had to make Janice and me jealous since he's a
grandfather several times over, with more on the way.
-Ed WOOD ('62)
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>>From: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
Re: Mardi Gras Parade
Went to see 3 parades Saturday and decided I was ONLY gonna put
green and gold beads on...
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Any/100208-Smy-MardiGras.jpg
Bomber cheers,
-Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA ~ 40° and New Orleans
is WILD tonight. Folks still partying in the French
Quarter. TV is still broadcasting "live" from parties all
over New Orleans. Police on horseback in the Quarter...
Channel 6 has "all night" coverage...
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>>From: Greg ALLEY ('73)
Re: Bomber hoops
Just had to comment on the game last Friday night at Art Dawald
gym. One of the most exciting finishes in years. Playing Walla
Walla who had beaten them at the buzzer in Wa-hiville. Both teams
are fighting for top spot in the small 7-team league. Down 11-0
to start, closed to 2 at half, back and forth, technical foul on
the Bomber coach, 9 point lead for WW, then 6 then a 3 pointer
and steal and with 3 seconds to go Dylan Radliff cans a three and
Bombers take a lead and with 3 seconds left and a long shot goes
off the backboard and rim for the Blue Devils. Great game with a
big crowd.
Re: Reader boards
If you have not been in town recently Richland is being taken
over by flashing reader boards. 2 small ones for the Uptown
shopping center, one working and one not. Police station has one,
CUP church has one, Hapo, and various other places around town.
It is a little annoying and I cannot imagine those being around
in one of our neighborhoods growing up in Richland.
-Greg ALLEY ('73) ~ In overcast 50° Richland where the winter
is mild and its a lot colder here than where
Mike Franco ('70) is.
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Phil BELCHER ('51), Roy BALLARD ('63)
Patty de la BRETONNE ('65), Daniel LAYBOURN ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cheryl WEIHERMILLER ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gayle DUNN ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim STECKLINE ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Jane BRADY ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karen MOORE ('75)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Yvonne LING ('75)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rob HAUSENBUILLER ('93)
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>>From: Phil BELCHER ('51)
Re: Newspapers from around the world
WHOEVER CAME UP WITH THIS IS REALLY GOOD
Just put your mouse on a city anywhere in the world and the
newspaper headlines pop up...
[You should see New Orleans today!! -Maren]
Double click and the page gets larger... you can read the entire
paper on some if you click on the right place. You can spend
forever here.
Http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/flash/
Also, if you look at the European papers {click towards the top
to get out of USA}, the far left side of Germany will pop up as
The Stars & Stripes (European edition, of course). AND, this site
changes every day with the publication of new editions of the
paper.
You could spend days on this site.
-Phil BELCHER ('51) ~ From balmy Pasco where it is 43° at 8;30pm
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
Re: R2K+10
A note, the meeting of the R2K committee will be this Wednesday
the 10th at 6:30 in the cafeteria at RHS, We need a lot of
participation. Come and help us plan this big event.
-Roy BALLARD ('63)
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>>From: Patty de la BRETONNE ('65)
Hey class of '65, are we having a 45th reunion next summer? Is
anything in the works? Just wondering.
-Patty de la BRETONNE ('65) ~ in balmy Seattle
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>>From: Daniel LAYBOURN ('70)
Re: Col-Hi Class of '70 40th Reunion Meeting VI
Just a reminder...
Our next meeting will be held today: Tuesday, February 9, 2010.
7:00 pm at the Richland Community Center’s North Room.
-Daniel LAYBOURN ('70)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/10/2010
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Larry MATTINGLY ('60), Patti JONES ('60)
Helen CROSS ('62), Tim SMYTH ('62)
Tom HEMPHILL ('62), David RIVERS ('65)
Bill WINGFIELD ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry MOLNAA ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda WOODS ('61wb)
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Re: Catching up and grinding
It is 2 AM and I am recovering from nearly 5 hours in the dentist
chair in a restoration blitz... As a person with true fear and
immense dislike of dentistry I had to make some choices or
probably regret putting them off any longer. But that much
grinding has developed into a state of misery keeping me awake.
Not in pain, just stiff and sore, and jangled nerves. The mega
thousands of dollars estimated in Tacoma, WA (over $8,000) has
melted down to well less then $2,000 in Algadones, Mexico. I have
another hour of final grinding tomorrow and then get the 7 caps
installed next Monday the 15th.
I am on the pyro's version of "Spring Break". Western WinterBlast
starts Wed PM at Lake Havasu City Sara Park, So of the city. So
Jackie and I left home early and came down to spend a couple of
days with long time friend Gus KEENEY ('57) in Yuma. Will run up
there on Wed the 10th. I have a seminar to do and we have clients
for the demos of the Firelinx firing system coming in from
Austral, Germany, and several from the eastern US. So it will
be a busy 4 days during the days, and FIREWORKS for hours every
night! Our foreign guests arrived in Las Vegas this afternoon.
They will drive down to Havasu Wed.
And as luck would have it, the transmission in my Windstar was
making grinding sounds as I was approaching Gus's house. It
only has 200,000 miles on it. The 4 Taurus/Ford wagons that I
owned all went over 325,000. Ok, OK, a couple of the trannys
didn't go that far but some did and the rest of the cars were
mechanically fine. I take good care of my vehicles as my
transportation is critical. The tranny shop will pull it tomorrow
and I should have the bad news about the time I get out of the
chair of misery. But Gus has loaned me his old T-bird to get
around in till I get the "black block" back. I feel privileged to
have such good friends.
I had a very bad Dec. Could not get the loss of my oldest
daughter out of my mind and kept breaking down for hours at a
time. But once past Christmas things got better. I now have
another great-grandson and another GGC on the way. Granddaughter
Adina in Buffalo says this may not be the last of them, they may
decide to have one more to round it off at 5. And yes, husband
Brian has a very solid position in his employment. Granddaughter
Jessie in Phoenix is delighted to have at last, conceived. So the
family line continues.
Granddaughter Caitlyn has received and accepted a 4 year
total free ride scholarship to a PA Catholic University, in
Philadelphia I think it is. I will get the details in late May
when I am Temecula for her HS graduation. She has a very soft
voice over the phone and being quite hard of hearing, I did not
get it all when she called last week. She had quite a few offers
but this one seemed best. I am delighted for her.
Thanks to those putting notes of the Bomber Basketball season on
the Sandstorm. Even when I am home in Tacoma that news is hard
to come by as the west side papers seem to not always have room
on the page or something. And of course I am on the move often
especially these last several months. I am on a serious sales
campaign to increase business. At least every other week I
am off to the 4 corners of our 5 state territory. I am a good
salesperson, but if you want the business "you gotta make the
calls", and fireworks are by far, best sold face to face.
Small World stuff... I was meeting with the General Manager of
the Alaska State Fair in January and mentioned getting my start
in Richland and he said "then you're a Bomber?". I asked how he
knew the Bombers? He worked in Pasco for a while. Not sure if it
was Trac or the Chamber of Commerce.
Did my usual New Year's display at Dutch Harbor Alaska. Spent
Christmas in Anchorage with Jackie and was off the next night
hurtling through the black, really ugly winds, bouncing all over
the sky in a small aluminum tube with 29 other white-faced souls.
But the show was a delight for the good citizens of the north.
Just maybe one of my best ever. It was a flawless 21 minutes
of glitz, glitter, and noise. A lot of work but the hugs and
handshakes made it all worthwhile. I was a bit embarrassed
the next afternoon when I had lunch in a local cafe and was
recognized and received a round of applause and lots of nice
comments.
Are there any Bomber Alums in Portugal? I will be there next
October to present a tech paper to the International Symposium
On Fireworks. It will be in the city of Porto, a seaport in the
north part of the country.
I plan to stop in England on the way home to visit the "Village
of Mattingley" in Hampshire. We have some evidence that Thomas
Mattingly was born (circa 1600) in the "Greene-Mattingly
Cottage" that is still in use there. He was believed to be the
first Mattingly to set foot in America and I (and my brothers
Mike ('77) and Mark ('77)) are his direct defendant. Jackie is
an expert in genealogy and has it well documented. The "e" in
the last name was dropped by those in the family who espoused
the Catholic faith and split off from those who were church of
England followers, and they emigrated to Baltimore in America.
I am keeping an eye on my personal calendar as I hope to be able
to make the 50th reunion of Class of '60, and Club 40. There are
three events that may need the priority. We'll see how it goes.
I am hearing rumors of another fireworks display in Richland.
Will be there in a couple of weeks to check it out. Hummm, I
wonder if "the crew" is up to doing another display? Setting up
and shooting displays is more fun in the summer.
Ok I have rambled enough... Please remember all our ailing Bomber
friends in your prayers and say a few words for America and those
in the military.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry MATTINGLY ('60) ~ Yuma, AZ where the days are warm.
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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, February 13, 2010
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: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Well, winter has finally found this little corner of the world,
down here on the Ohio in the Tri-State area of Kentucky, Indiana,
and Illinois. It will be in the low teens again tonight, with
about 6 inches of snow, but at least we aren't in the running for
the most snow. I've been in 40 inches of snow once at Squaw
Valley, CA (1968) and once in Cincinnati, Ohio (2004), and don't
need that experience again...
We will celebrate Fat Tuesday with a pancake supper and then have
our Ash Wednesday service on the next evening, as that is Ash
Wednesday. I remember the first time I ever saw anyone with
ashes on her forehead. She was a catholic gal in our dorm,
Streit-Perham, a girl's dorm then....now it is very common to get
marked with ashes at an Ash Wednesday service, even we Methodists
are doing it...
Blessings to all,
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ Grandview, IN I think Tim Smyth ('62)
drove right by my house to get to Ed Wood's ('62) and I owe
him a dinner....
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>>From: Tim SMYTH ('62)
Thank you to Ed Wood ('62) and his wife Janice for an awesome
dinner and visit at their wonderful home in Morrison, CO
(suburban Denver). It was great to recall old classmates and find
out what they are doing now. Tomorrow Wednesday, Debby and I are
leaving Denver and off to Salt Lake, San Francisco, Los Angeles
and San Diego, before spending March in Arizona. We hope the
weatherman cooperates with our plans. Then April back to reality
and back to New York. We are missing our daughters and eight
grandchildren.
-Tim SMYTH ('62)
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>>From: Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Re: Portland/Vancouver Area Lunch Social
WHEN: Saturday - February 20, 2010
TIME: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Beaches Restaurant – on the Columbia River
1919 S.E. Columbia River Drive - Vancouver, WA 98661
Located just one mile east of I-5 on Highway 14.
Take Exit #1 – Drive straight to the river and into the
parking lot. It's very easy to find.
RSVP: Tom Hemphill
ALL Bombers and their friends and family members are Welcome.
We will be in the Sun Room, which is set up well for socializing.
Please bring photos & yearbooks to show, and some stories to tell.
Your lunch is your choice off of the regular menu.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
We are going to have a special presentation by one of our
classmates for entertainment.
DON'T MISS OUT!!!
-Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: It begins
Yeah, I know... because of my inability to manage my yellow
stickies, last year I suggested that I may do a mass birthday
greeting to a certain dynasty of Bomber-babes... nah... that
would be just flat wrong... not to mention against my best
interest... I mean think about it... I do a mass HB and it is
over and done... then each individual b-day goes unrecognized...
or I do each one in turn and put even the faintest smile on
those individual Bomber-babe faces... I know the answer to that
one... even a dumb little kid whose feet don't touch the floor at
the big kids' table can figure that one out... so that's that and
unless I goof up my yellow stickies again this year I'm gonna
wish each one of these babes a personal HB and that's the way
it's gonna be... plus, today, there is an added bonus... so
from all of us to each of you... here's a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to Cheryl WEIHERMILLER ('60) and another big one to Mary Lou
WATKINS' ('63) Mommy Dearest too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Bill WINGFIELD ('67)
Hey Maren, how did you get those beads?
[I'll never tell!!! -Maren]
-Bill WINGFIELD ('67) ~ Santa Fe, NM
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
David RIVERS ('65), Shirley COLLINGS ('66)
Dave MILLER ('67), Jeri COLLINS ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda CARTER ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Drew COUGHREN ('86)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Old Dogs and new tricks
First off, thanks to Maren for not making me feel stupid
yesterday with my entry for today. It all started out on
Monday... a moderately hectic day... ended here at the office
fairly late but I had no meetings after leaving work which has
become quite rare... I noted that it was the 8th and that
Cheryl's ('60) and ML's Mom's birthdays were on the 9th and I
hadn't been able to compose my little note... as I was trying to
get out and didn't have a sticky note handy I emailed myself a
note... cool... I'd do the HB from home... well with no meetings
after work I just vegged... well kinda... started reading the
Nevada Constitution to prepare my questions for Judicial
candidates for the Veterans in politics interviews... then
actually hit the ol sackero a little early... ahhh what a life...
next morning checked the computer for emergencies and headed off
to a full day of at work meetings and then more after... got home
and figured I'd log on for a minute... there it was... note to
self... so I dashed off my little HB note, not realizing that my
note to self was now two days old! You see, a sticky note in the
pocket is very hard to miss... you pull it out and say... oh...
I need to do this... simple... an email on the other hand must
be found and opened... if the computer is left off... it just
aintagonna be found... sure enough... I woke up today and started
doing my daily readings... they all said today was the 10th...
that seemed weird for some reason... oh yeah cuz the birthdays
were on the 9th and they are gonna appear in the Sandstorm on the
10th... a hurried look at the wall calendar confirmed that I had
blown it again... back to yellow stickies for this boy!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: http://www.usgwarchives.org/wa/benton/photos/tombstones/sunsetmemorial/
Probably a great big THANKS of gratitude to Gary Behymer ('64),
as I assume he is the one who was the major person involved in
taking the pictures at the Sunset Memorial Cemetery. It is much
appreciated, Gary! If you missed it, it is one you will want to
check out!
Thanks so very much ~
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
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>>From: Dave MILLER ('67)
Re: Riche court
Thought I would say something about Riche Court since Dee WALLACE ('60)
made me aware that I never have. Since I read the Sandstorm every
couple of days and catch up. My three brothers and I moved from
what I thought it was west Jadwin but the google map doesn't
support that. Anyway it was an A-frame across the street from the
LDS church and we moved from Longview, WA in 1958. Maybe 1960 we
moved to Riche court, which is a T-shaped court and there were so
many kids there we could get teams going for any sport. There was
Fred Moberg and Steve and Claudia then the Boulanges, Chris and
several sisters and next was the Neils, Phil, Steve and Mike and
I don't remember who was in the end house but I remember a
wedding taking place there, so probably older than the rest of
us. Besides the next house which I don't remember was the
Andersons, Ron, Eric and John. These names are all oldest that I
remember first. I recall that Ron, Phil and Chris were a year or
so older than I was and all played basketball on the high school
team. The Boulanges concreted in half of their back yard and put
in a basketball court with I think a regulation size backboard
out of two by sixes. Football was played in the Andersons back
yard since they owned both sides of the "A" house and had the
biggest back yard. Riche court was a great place to grow up,
wether it was winter or summer. If the weather was to bad it
was marathon monopoly games in the Wallaces basement or canasta
or hearts. We learned how to play every card game there was
including Baccarat after reading about it in the James Bond
books. I still think of Mikey Neil, he got the first banana seat
bike in the court one christmas. His older brother Phil had a
nickname for him since he was always trying to join the teams
and we usually let him because he sure was fast for being the
youngest one. I wonder if he remembers what it was, cause I do.
Peace to all, Bombers rule
-Dave MILLER ('67)
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>>From: Jeri COLLINS Sandberg ('68)
Re: The Class of 1968
30...The Second Time
July 30-31
Friday night there will be an informal social at The Knights of
Columbus. Saturday morning we will be having Spudnuts in the
park. And enjoy an informal catered BBQ at The Knights of
Columbus on Saturday night. Make plans for a fun weekend this
summer!
If you have any questions contact me.
-Jeri COLLINS Sandberg ('68)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/12/2010
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Luana IVERS ('52), John ADKINS ('62)
Tony SHARPE ('63), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
David RIVERS ('65), Bill WINGFIELD ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol HAYNES ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pat CALDWELL ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shanon LAYBOURN ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Duane WORDEN ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: James Hodge ('71NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janeen THORNTON ('73)
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>>From: Luana IVERS Portch ('52)
What happened to my Feb. 11th Sandstorm? It's usually here by
at least 2:00 AM, but, nothing today.
-Luana IVERS Portch ('52)
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>>From: John ADKINS ('62)
Re: Military Tribute
I have begun the process of breaking out each branch of service
for the R2K+10 Tribute display. Please have another look at the
file:
http://richlandbombers.1962.tripod.com/bombersinthemilitary.htm
Maybe you know someone else that deserves to be included - maybe
you deserve to be included.
Let me know - we want as many bombers included as we can get.
-John ADKINS ('62) ~ Richland - The Red winged blackbirds are
back - next will be the Kerlew and the Sandhill Cranes -
and the seasons turn.
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>>From: Tony SHARPE ('63)
Re: R2K + 10 Wine Tour
Hey all wine lovers and R2K + 10 attendees,
I have been asked to do a straw poll on whether there is enough
interest in doing a Winery tour as part of the event this year,
so here goes; Tour date would have to be Friday, June 25th from
11:30AM to 4:30PM , and the cost would be $30.00 per person. The
tour would visit approximately 5 wineries from the Red Mountain
area (Benton City) to Prosser, and I would be your tour host.
(The planning committee is graciously allowing me to participate
in the event.)
I am looking for a firm commitment from at least 15 people to
charter a small bus (capacity is 20) or from at least 25 people
to charter a larger (45 person) coach. I will have to restrict
the participation to a maximum of 45 people or one coach only
due to time and host constraints.
If you are attending, and would like to participate, send me
an email with your name and the number attending. Please also
include your email address in the response.
-Tony SHARPE ('63)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Grave Markers et al
I am not part of the great doings of recording grave markers
in Richland. I did send a thank you to the individual who
photographed many of the gravestones. Sharing with you the
following:
Re: Benton County WA Archives Photo Tombstone
From LP Dawes
Thank you for your kind words! Taking of the cemetery
photos has been a hobby we just "fell into", and have
enjoyed it very much. My husband Larry DAWES ('54-RIP)
was a Bomber and sister's husband is a Richland Bomber
(class of '57). There always seems to be a lot of pride
in the hearts of Richland Columbia High School graduates.
My husband lived for his first years in Richland in a "B"
house at 1416 Thayer ~ his parents moved here from St.
Louis in 1944.
Thank you for sharing. It's always good to hear that
someone appreciates our efforts.
Re: Cemetery pictures
Gary, Thanks for putting together that group of cemetery
pictures. I found the one of my parents' grave, which I
hadn't seen in a while since I don’t get up to Richland
very often.
Again, thanks for an innovative and creative effort.
Fred SEGREST ('57)
Re: Schafer Girls
Many thanks to a number of you that sent me information on the
Schafer sisters (Dorothy & Barb) and that includes class photos
from the yearbook. FYI -Dorothy is deceased while Barbara lives
in Benton City.
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Yellow stickies rule!
No rain! (no not the chant from Woodstock... just a happy
statement!) It's birthday time according to my yellow sticky
cheat sheet... no more email messages for me... so today we gots
2 of my favorite '65ers and a big kid that we all loved and miss
like crazy... One of the '65ers never seems to be around these
days tho his older brother always seems to make every event
Bombers have... hint hint hint... the other '65er is almost
always around tho someone (gee maybe the one kid's brother if
memory serves... tho it seldom does) mentioned a few months ago
that this Bomber-babe had a little function to which I received
no invite... hey Sweets, that's ok... I can take rejection and
I hold no grudges (never did get that damned transistor radio
and Terry DAVIS ('65) called me a mean name when we were 6...
ooops... I do carry grudges... 2 of them for sure... the first is
when I was about 5... we were in Hurt's and I was waiting for my
mother... some nasty, evil little girl came out from the garment
racks and called me a : dummy dopey, dummy dopey, dummy dopey,
dum"... still hate that little girl and then in '69, I was
transferred from one outfit to another on the same base because
I was a "senior" NCO... all of 23 and I was "senior... I was
visiting some of my buddies and this boot Lt. demanded to know
who I was and why I was there... I explained and he gave me a
snotty little boot Lt. look and said "breeze it"... plotted that
dim bulb's demise for years after that!)... so anyway, Birthday
girl... I may get over it by June... we'll see... so the purpose
of this little ditty is to celebrate the birth of these two
'65ers and remember the birth of one of my big kid heroes (still
got his shirt proudly displayed)... so HAPPY BIRTHDAY Pat
CALDWELL ('65) and Shanon LAYBOURN ('65) on February 12, 2010 and
an HB and I miss you to Freddie SCHAFER ('63 RIP)... love you,
Ann ('63)!
Re: Check out 2010 Olympics Opening Ceremony tape delayed for West Coast
Ok... kids... opening ceremonies to start Friday at 6 for us...
(pacific)... Terry DAVIS ('65) thinks his Silverado commercial
will air during the opening... cross yer fingers and toes...
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Bill WINGFIELD (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
To: Dave MILLER ('67)
Re: Richie court
Having grown up in the 1400 block of McPherson, I also remember
some good bb games over on Richie Court. Thanks for the reminder
Dave.
-Bill WINGFIELD (BRC - '67) ~ Santa Fe, NM
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/13/2010
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Dee WALLACE ('60)
Matt FILIP ('77)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeff CURTIS ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kenny WRIGHT ('63)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Wayne Wallace & Elva McGhan ('50)
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>>From: Dee WALLACE ('60)
Re: Riche Court
I lived in Riche Court thru Jason Lee, Chief Jo, and Col-Hi
years. (I can't recall the dates though). We had some great
baseball games in the "alley" behind Riche Court. I lived at
1407 with a big lawn to mow and 7 bing cherry trees. it was my
job to guard the trees from cherry thieves and Alvin Pippitt
would beat me up weekly until Melvin Brizendibe beat him up and
was the court hero. Memories, what would we do without them?
-Dee WALLACE ('60)
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>>From: Matt FILIP ('77)
Bombers, et al,
If humor IS the best medicine I recommend that Mr. Brad UPTON ('74)
be nominated as a representative supporting our nation's health.
His humor is not only narcotic it is an absolute dose of a
brilliant mind that has to be administered more than once for
any chance of well being and progress. I am willfully accepting
that fact today while laughing hysterically listening to Brad
perform once again on CD... rediscovering something genuine and
wonderful. Kevin KING ('75) and I had the utmost pleasure in
watching Brad's live performance in Santa Ynez, CA along with
the legendary Johnny Mathis on 11 Feb 2010. Johnny was perfect
but Brad was spectacular. Naturally having grown entirely in
Richland, minus J. Mathis, we knew that we were not to be let
down from one of our own.
This is just one simple example of how wonderful Richland really
is. Courageous intelligent people making other semi-intelligent,
yours truly, (albeit misguided) yearn for home and a place that I
know and treasure will always be secure. Never forget the good
stuff: Hooky bobbing, tomatoe throwing, keggar hopping, skinny
dipping, water skiing, Port O' Benton/ Water Treatment jumping,
Ernie Curtis running, skunk spraying, Hole #2 starting, Seargent
Lloyd learning, river sparking and life learning plus so much
more to be discussed at a future date. Ain't that a kick in the
head? -Dean Martin
-Matt FILIP ('77) ~ Winter is over and the sunshine is back.
Looking at the mid-seventies real soon. Arroyo Grande
(big ditch) CA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/14/2010 ~ HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Patti COLE ('52), Tony DURAN ('55)
Charlotte NUGENT ('64), David RIVERS ('65)
Brad UPTON ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dore TYLER ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill ROE ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vicki MOSLEY ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Val GHIRARDO ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Diane CARPENTER ('72)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Clarence FULCHER ('51) & Gloria ADAMS ('54)
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>>From: Patti COLE Pierce ('52)
The 5 Cole sisters want to wish a very Happy Birthday to our
sister in law, Vicki MOSLEY Cole ('66) on February 14th. She has
been our brother Johns' Sweetheart for over 40 years and we are
grateful for her keeping him so happy!!! Have a great Day, Vicki!
Love,
Barb ('50), Patti ('52), Karen ('55), Judie ('63), & Jackie ('63)
-Patti COLE Pierce ('52) ~ from a nice, mostly sunny day in
Richland after a month of fog and gray skies... we are
thinking SPRING
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>>From: Tony DURAN ('55)
For all Bombers to enjoy!!
When you go thru this you will see just how amazing these
pictures are and the attention to detail, Kooooooooooooooooool.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/sets/72157604247242338/show/with/2346008881/
-Tony DURAN ('55)
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[I thought those old cars were REAL when I first looked. -Maren]
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>>From: Charlotte NUGENT Hardy ('64)
I just found Facebook two weeks ago and it has been great to keep
up with people. Thanks to that and Alumni Sandstorm, I am more
in touch. And thanks to Susan BAKER ('64) I have become quite a
farmer in Farmville.
Just wanted to thank you too Maren for all the hard work you
do... it is way beyond me how you can accomplish this newsletter
every day.
-Charlotte NUGENT Hardy ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaappy
Dang... birthday? Valentine's? What should I say... can't much
say one without the other on February 14th... so I guess I just
make it a "true daily double"... so we got two Bomber-babes with
birthdays and valentines day to boot... dang... roses are red...
nah that's old hat... gotta do better than that (I watched as
much as I could of the Olympic's opening ceremony and never did
see Terrance Knox, aka Terry DAVIS' ('65) TV ad, but I am very
proud of him for finally making that switch... I mean acting is
very lonely work when the jobs are few... but this new thing just
might pan out for the boy)... so back to birthdays... One is the
sweetie of a guy I wished HB to the other day and the other one
is someone many many people see every Saturday and some even more
often I'm sure... she always runs to the hair dresser when she
hears Davis and me outside... but she just can't escape her
biggest fans... so who are these girls? Why Vicki MOSLEY Cole ('66)
and Val GHIRARDO ('72) of course... so HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the
birthday girls and HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL THE BOMBER BABES!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Brad UPTON ('74)
I swear, I paid Matt FILIP ('77) nothing to write about the show
he saw! Thanks, Matt! I know a number of people wanted to come
see the show but it was sold out. If you want Johnny Mathis tix
you need to get 'em early! I have a show with him on March 21st
in Naples, FL that is already sold out. I also have shows on
April 30th in Newark, NJ and May 2nd in Philadelphia, PA. Go to
johnnymathis.com for ticket info. I'll be back at Harvey's in
Portland, OR next Wed-Sun! Let's see... where else... Laugh's in
Kirkland Mar. 25-27th and at the Wenatchee Convention Center on
April 17th. Those shows are just me... no Johnny. Sorry.
-Brad UPTON ('74)
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19 Days until Iditarod XXXVIII (38)
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NO Bomber sent anything today.
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Betty Jo ROSE ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/16/2010 ~ HAPPY MARDI GRAS
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2 Bombers & Tracy Beddo sent stuff:
Marilynn WORKING ('54), Steve CARSON ('58)
daughter of Marilyn SWAN Beddo ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: James CLATWORTHY ('46)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley DAVIS ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Toby HUFF ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Esther DAWSON ('73wb)
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>>From: Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54)
So sorry to hear that William "Morris" Massey ('54) passed away
on February 13th at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland.
Morris was such a dear friend in high school and spent a lot
of time at our house. My dad loved to have him go down in the
basement to help develop film in our dark room. Dad could never
figure out why I didn't end up with Morris. In fact, these last
years whenever Morris would see one of my granddaughters he would
say "Your great grandpa wanted me to marry your grandmother". We
always got a kick out of him. He was like a big brother to me.
Our heart goes out to Carol ('53) and her family for this great
loss. The obit is not in the paper yet.
-Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54)
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
Yo! Maren, Do you have a dog in this race?
NASCAR was a disappointment.
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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[Steve, Assuming you mean the Iditarod. No, I don't have a dog
in the race... I've just been a fan since living in Alaska for
15 years. http://www.iditarod.com/ 17 days to go.... -Maren]
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>>From: Tracy Beddo, daughter of Marilyn SWAN Beddo ('63)
Hi all-
My name is Tracy Beddo and I am Marilyn's daughter. I wanted to
send a "Thank You" to all of you who sent prayers and thoughts
for my mother throughout her surgery and after. I am so amazed at
the love and outreach all the bombers gave. You are truly amazing
people.
At this point in time, mom is still recuperating and having a
tough time healing. I've yet to see the doctor about their
finding on her having neo-plast syndrome and do not know the
details or what it entails until I do. She goes to one of the
doctors who was in the rehab dept of the U of U hospital and
hopefully he can enlighten us. I never realized that I would be
dealing with being the adult to one of my parents and it so hard
to see her like that. In some ways it was easier raising my kids.
It's hard having to see my mom going through this and seeing I am
having to tell her things I would be answering to my children. i
think what I am trying to say is my life was my mom raising me
and her telling me yes or no and do this and here I am saying
"Here, hang up your clothes (as if she didn't know how to do it).
She is so lost right now and I wish I knew how to save her or
snap my fingers and it would all go away. I have to be tough
because she needs me.
I've been reading the sandstorm that comes to her mailbox and I
know a lot of you have things you are going through and if mom
could do it, she would be hoping for the best for you as well. I
still have the website www.caringbridge.com/visit/marilynbeddo up
and am trying to get things updated on there as I have updates so
please continue checking out the site as I will post in the next
few days.
Thanks again for all your caring and loving thoughts.
-Tracy Beddo, daughter of Marilyn SWAN Beddo ('63)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/17/2010
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCOY ('45)
Linda REINING ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Curt DONAHUE ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Floyd MELTON ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Holley ANDERSON ('64)
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>>From: Dick McCOY (the Tin Can Class of '45)
Re: James CLATWORTHY ('46)
Jim, Happy birthday yesterday to you, you ol goat. Are you still
biking all over W. Virginia, dodging coal trucks? I will be
sending you some info regarding club 40 that you might be
interested in.
-Dick McCOY (the Tin Can Class of '45)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
To: Tracey Beddo, daughter of Marilyn SWAN Beddo ('63)
Re: Your mom's care
Tracey, I totally understand your "toughness" with your mom... my
oldest daughter, Traci, is also having to be "tough" with me...
it isn't an easy task, but I am so glad that she is willing to do
it... this cancer stuff is the pits and the cure is almost worse
than the blasted disease! My daughter has to "fight" with me over
some things, too... then we cry and laugh and go on. It isn't
easy on the care-giver at all, but your mom is very lucky to have
you and your willingness to help her. In fact, my granddaughter
(Traci's 16-year old daughter) told her the other day "You are
being mean to your mom and you can't talk to her like that"... we
laughed and my daughter explained to her daughter that she has to
be "mean" to me at times, or I don't do what I am supposed to!
Hang in there, Tracey, you have many Bomber prayers going out to
you and your mom.
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA we are still having foggy
mornings and even ice and snow on the grapevine and in
Tehachapi, so Winter is still here for a bit longer and I
am a "happy camper" as this is my kind of weather! *grin*
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/18/2010
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2 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Dennis HAMMER ('64)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rich GREENHALGH ('59wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David BELLISTON ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ellen THORNTON ('74)
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Re: N.C. crash seriously injures Kennewick soldier
I have been holding off sending this until the article was
published in the Tri-City Herald so I could send the link, I have
known it would be published since Saturday. I have a grand nephew
(wife's side) who was just about to get out of the Army when he
and his wife were involved in a serious auto accident. For the
first two or three days we knew very little, and some of that
turned out to be wrong. The article does not say, but they were
taken to separate hospitals. He was far more serious than she
was. Against doctor's advice she checked herself out and went to
the hospital he was in. Her mother flew out of the Tri-Cites and
had no problem getting there; my niece, his mother who lives on
the Oregon coast, drove to Portland and had some trouble flying
back there due to the weather. His brother is also in the Army
and stationed only an hour and a half from Greenville and can see
him every other day.
Just a few hours ago I heard that the Army wants to move him to
one of their hospitals, but the Pitt County Memorial Hospital is
trying to keep them from doing so saying he should not be moved
yet. Apparently he did not have a good day today.
update blog: http://caledarling.blogspot.com/
I did write about him in the Sandstorm three and a half years ago
although I did not call him by name. I went looking for the entry
in the Sandstorm Archives. (Thank God for Google) It was when we
were talking about "Little America" in Wyoming and the tree
growing out of a solid rock. I will just quote a little from the
08/19/06 Alumni Sandstorm to maybe jog someone's memory.
"The last time I was there was 1977. We went to Iowa and
took my wife, her mother, and three nieces. ...
A few months ago (29 years later) one of those nieces was
having a get-together for one of her sons who was heading
back east for some special Army training. When I found
out the route he and his wife were taking, I mentioned he
would be going by that tree in the rock. His mother then
said, "I remember that!!!" I asked him to look for it and
let me know if it was still there. I have heard that he
did call back, said it was still there, and seemed to be
quite excited about it."
-Dennis HAMMER ('64) ~ Kennewick
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: We got some great kids... don't we
It is pretty scary when I start posting the birthdays of my
friends' kids in the ol Sandstorm... I know my Baby girl isn't a
baby any more except to me... we still say all the goofy stuff we
did when she was little... you know those words you mispronounce
and stuff... that when you say it in public by mistake people
look at you like you're a moron... We always sang "God only knows
where I'd be without shoes"... our little joke... but ya tend to
say it in real speak when talking to others... She always thought
"Little Deuce Coupe" was "Little Blue Scoop"... but the one line
I could never get off the record she got with no problem... "I
got the pink slip Daddy"... I had NO clue what they said in that
line... then there was when she was three... walking thru the
grocery store singing at the top of her lungs: "Pleeeeeeeeeeeez
Daddy don't get drunk this Christmas... " and like the time
she asked me to cut her some cheese and I made "that" sound...
ahhhhhhh... parenthood can be grand can't it... all those
memories... Well Lyman's ('65) little girls are having a birthday
and I'm sure he'll be in memory land all day on February 19th..
hope he ain't spent all that money he made as an extra in
Terry's ('65) film... cuz it's HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Katie and Diana
Powell ('02)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/19/2010
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3 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Norm HARDING ('50), Bill SCOTT ('64)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joretta "Sue" GARRISON ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lynn NOBLE ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Katie and Diana POWELL ('02)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Bill WEDBERG & Barb O'MALLEY ('70)
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>>From: Norm HARDING ('50)
Re: 1950 reunion
Hugh Pickett ('50) wrote to ask if there was going to be a Class
of '50 reunion. Didn't I see something about that some months
back? Can't find anything on the reunion site.
-Norm HARDING ('50)
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>>From: Bill SCOTT ('64)
Re: Spring on the central coast
I'm just checking in from the beautiful Central Coast of
California, which I have been blessed to call home for most of
the last 41 years. Spring starts early here, often the first week
of February, when some ornamental fruit trees burst into bloom.
Right now our area is doing its annual spring imitation of
Ireland, a month or so early this year, what with the heavy early
rains. The land is emerald green as far as you can see, which is
pretty far here, so green the hills seem to glow in the afternoon
sun. Masses of wild mustard are sweeping across the valley,
punctuating the green with yellow. Up in the north county the
almond orchards are nearing full bloom, the white blossoms in
stark contrast to the dark tree trunks and green grass below
them. You can lay on the sand at Pismo Beach and look up at the
beautiful unspoiled green hills just behind the beach. There are
a lot of hills here, and most of them look pretty much as they
did 200 years ago. I wish all you Bombers could see it.
-Bill SCOTT ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: 'Nuther Bomber-babe day
Wow, I was glad to see in the Sandstorm that I still have my
maiden name... gotta check the ol' ID now and then to make
sure... so what we got here is a failure to communicate... this
here Birthday-babe has me so confused... I just never will
understand girls... she's one a them '66ers that used to call us
'65er boyz "their boyz"... Her boy was actually Tony HARRAH ('65),
my mentor back in the day... I wuzn't her boy cuz I'd never horn
in on a pal... can't help it... just loyal that way... but hey...
they aren't together now... anyway, as I said, I will just never
understand girls... the other day I wanted to let her know I was
anticipating her special day so I wrote and asked her if we were
going to celebrate the way we always do... she musta got the
wrong message cuz she said I was a Bad Boy and hadda delete my
message... I can't figure it out for the life of me... all I
asked was... well generally speaking... I mean hmmmmmmmmm...
maybe I was a little too specific... So HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
Ann COFFMAN ('66) on February 19, 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>Harlan Foote ('61) ~ 8/9/43 - 2/18/2010
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/20/2010
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Gene KELLER ('50), Gloria ADAMS ('54)
Maren Smyth ('63 & '64), David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nancy PIERCE ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ann COFFMAN ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Glenda GRAY ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilyn HERIFORD ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David BISHOP ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don DASCENZO ('69)
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>>From: Buddy Gene KELLER ('50)
To: Norm HARDING ('50)
Norm, Our 60th. class reunion is set in conjunction with Club 40
reunion on September 10,11,and 12. Art Martin ('50) will be
getting a mailing out to all 1950 class members with addresses
that Club 40 has or he has saved. Please inform as many as you
know and let them know of the get-to-gather on the 10th, 11th,
and 12th.
I'm glad you and Hugh are inquiring and hopefully we can visit
again after our last reunion ten years ago.
My e-mail is new as I have moved to a retirement community in
Tacoma.
-Gene KELLER ('50)
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>>From: Gloria ADAMS Fulcher ('54)
Re: Clarence FULCHER ('51)
A former classmate suggested I put this in the Sandstorm as other
former classmates might want to know.
Clarence suffered a heart attack last week. He is now out of the
hospital and doing well. One artery was completely blocked and 2
others are partially blocked. One stent was inserted at this time
and the others will be monitored regularly.
The challenge he has right now is getting his diabetes under
control. His sugar count went up to 470 the night he had the
heart attack and they were not able to get it any lower than 330
before we left the hospital. It should never be higher than 140
for those not familiar with this condition. He's taking 4 shots a
day plus many pills to help get him stabilized for both the heart
condition and the diabetes.
His cancer continues to be in remission but it is still in his
bone marrow and his blood, which means it's throughout his body.
The Dr. says it's just a question of time before it matastisizes
again somewhere in his body.
Please keep him in your prayers.
Thank you,
-Gloria ADAMS Fulcher ('54)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: 14 Days till 2010 Iditarod XXXVIII (38)
http://www.iditarod.com/ - Official Iditarod Site
71 teams so far and that does NOT include the teams that have
withdrawn.
GREAT article on the Iditarod.com website about who can possibly
win this year:
It's Time To Get the Show on the Road
Bomber Cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA ~ 42°
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: somebody just shoot me
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh... I am afraid that even yellow
stickies do not help when you pass a certain point in life... I
had always hoped it would be around 110 when I would START to
lose it a little, but the last two days have shown me that I am
becoming a doddering old fool at a very young age... next I'll be
slobbering on myself and have cracker crumbs all over my chin...
So I was a day ahead for the POWELL Twins ('02) and the wonderful
Ms COFFMAN ('66) in my HB's but my heart was in the right
place... Miss Nancy ('65) I am going to get yours right and I
mean it!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Dee WALLACE ('60), Marj QUALHEIM (’60)
Jean BRUNTLETT ('62), Jerry Lewis ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill JOHNSON ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sue SHIPMAN ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gil GILSTRAP ('79)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David KELLER ('82)
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>>From: Dee WALLACE ('60)
Re: 1960 class reunion
Is there a firm date for the 50th reunion for the class of 1960?
Would someone please let me know so I can start making plans (and
making god laugh)
-Dee WALLACE ('60)
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>>From: Marj QUALHEIM Haggard (’60)
Re: Class of 1960’s 50th Reunion Committee Meeting
WHERE: Rosy’s Diner (Next to the Hampton Inn)
WHEN: Wednesday February 24th at 6:00 PM.
WHO: Class of 1960 members, spouses and guests.
See you there.
-Marj QUALHEIM Haggard (’60)
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>>From: Jean BRUNTLETT ('62)
I have been reading an interesting book on the Wallula Gap,
"Where the Great River Bends: A natural and Human History of the
Columbia at Wallula." It is edited by Robert J. Carson, of
Whitman College, & includes photographs by Dianne KORNBERG ('63).
-Jean BRUNTLETT ('62) ~ in sunny Cheney, WA
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>>From: Jerry Lewis ('73)
Re: JFK Hanford visit, September 26, 1963.
Please help me identify the people up on the stand. You can add
comments to the photo pages or send them to me.
In http://public.fotki.com/jlewis8907/archive-special/jfk/jfk-prayer-numbered-01.html
#3 is Henry "Scoop") Jackson. I don't know the others.
In http://public.fotki.com/jlewis8907/archive-special/jfk/jfk-prayer-numbered-02.html
I'm pretty sure #6 is Gov. Albert Rosellini and I think #7 is Rev. Sweeney
[I agree... #7 is Father Sweeney. -Maren]
In http://public.fotki.com/jlewis8907/archive-special/jfk/jfk-podium-inset-nu.html
#4 is Warren Magnuson. Don't know the others.
Looking at the program, I see two other names - Glenn C Lee
(publisher of the TCH) and The Rev. John M. Finney.
I worked at the Herald in '72 & '73 and I remember Lee, but it's
his crew-cut/flat-top which really sticks in my mind, which I
don't see here.
Thanks
-Jerry Lewis ('73)
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Dwight CAREY ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dan NOBLE ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joe CHOATE ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve GALLOWAY ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dennis LYNCH ('75)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Re: Portland Bomber Lunch
At the lunch last Saturday (20th) someone brought a 1962
Columbian. Nothing unusual about that at a Bomber gathering,
except that the '62 Columbian might be (or have) a rare
commodity. You see, it has in a picture of Mr. Elton Anderson
("beloved" shop teacher and study hall supervisor) not wearing a
plaid shirt. It has been asserted by many historians that he was
born wearing a plaid shirt, and through out life, had closet full
of them.
The challenge now being to all and sundry to find evidence in
other Columbians prior to 1962 of Mr. Anderson not wearing plaid.
"Quick, Watson, the game is afoot."
[I was VERY surprised. Find Mr. Anderson from 1949
to 1964 with only TWO plaid shirts ('58 and '60) -Maren]
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-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
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>>From: Dwight CAREY ('68)
Re: JFK Hanford visit, September 26, 1963.
Thanks to Jerry Lewis ('73) for the informative pictures about
JFK's visit to Hanford.
I remember that day - very hot, and Bright!! Looking at all the
dignitaries in the picture - and the only people I see wearing
sunglasses are JFK and his Secret Service agents. Tri-Citians
couldn't have been accustomed to that bright sun and heat, could
they?
I wonder what all the visitors were thinking about this large
group of people standing in the desert 25 miles from anywhere?
-Dwight CAREY ('68) ~ Enjoying a clear, sunny day in the Tri-Cities
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty CONNER ('52), Dwain MEFFORD ('56)
Marj QUALHEIM ('60), Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Jim HAMILTON ('63), Lynn-Marie HATCHER ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Myrna BRANUM ('57wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Thomas PEASHKA ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barb COLLINGS ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jil LYTLE ('82)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Jack MORROW ('52) & Pat ACKLEY ('53)
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>>From: Betty CONNER Sansom ('52)
Re: Doug SANSOM ('52)
Maren:
Just a few minutes to send this in...
Yesterday, we admitted Doug to a Hospice house here in Vancouver.
He is shutting down - could be 'any time' - or a long wait. Our
6 kids are gathering around, along with grandkids. What a comfort
they are!!
I know there are those out there who remember him/us from long
ago land. We have so enjoyed the Sandstorm, and news of all of
you. I've sent out email to non-Bombers, and family.
We are here in Vancouver, WA where we moved in November, 2008.
I knew we had to be close to doctors, as even then he was having
major problems. We had to walk away from our home in the
mountains in Goldendale, WA.
We have been married 55 and a half years!! We will all miss him
so! Can't imagine a life without him!!!
I will try to respond to email as I can. I've been at the
hospital with him for about a month. I'm 'in and out and about'.
Include us in your prayers.
Love,
-Betty CONNER Sansom ('52) and Doug SANSOM ('52)
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>>From: Dwain MEFFORD ('56)
Re: Brad UPTON ('74)
Saturday evening my brother Jim MEFFORD ('54), my sister-in-law
Jeanette DUNCAN Mefford ('54) and I went to see Brad at Harvey’s
Comedy Club in Portland, OR. I have been reading about him in the
Sandstorm for years. I didn't think anyone could be has funny as
all of the entries were saying. Boy, was I wrong. He was even
better than we expected. We spoke to him briefly after his
performance. He was very gracious when we mentioned Col-Hi.
If you get a chance go see him.
-Dwain MEFFORD ('56)
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>>From: Marj QUALHEIM Haggard ('60)
Re: Class of 1960's 50th Reunion Committee Meeting
WHERE: Rosy's Diner (Next to the Hampton Inn)
WHEN: Wednesday February 24th at 6:00 PM.
WHO: Class of 1960 members, spouses and guests.
See you there.
-Marj QUALHEIM Haggard ('60)
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>>From: Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Re: Portland/Vancouver area Lunch
We had a great group of 21 Bombers and spouses and friends on
Saturday at Beaches Restaurant in Vancouver. This was the second
time that we met at Beaches and we were treated quite well,
again! Doug GUINN ('62) took a bunch of photos. He and his wife
Linda (NAB) promised to have those ready for sharing in the
Sandstorm soon. Lola HEIDLEBAUGH Bowen ('60) brought a few
yearbooks, which are always fun to go through. Bob Carlson,
aka Mike CLOWES ('54) joined us again. He is always ready for
a party.
Kathy LAMB Brown ('62) and her husband, Larry Brown enjoyed
getting together with old friends Marcia MILLER Neff ('62) and
Grenada "Nada" McCOY ('62), and catching up on some life stories.
Also from the class of '62 we enjoyed having Todd O'MEALY ('62)
and Jim STULL ('62). Todd and I last had a good visit sometime
around 1975 at a Blue Grass Festival in a big old barn on a farm
near Forest Grove, Oregon. We both agreed that we were pretty
good dancers back then. You know how it goes, "the older we get
the better we was."
Jim STULL came over a day early and met me in my blacksmith shop.
We had a great visit and we are looking forward to more in the
future. We also enjoyed meeting his friend Adela (NAB) at the
lunch.
My very good friend, Jan RUCKER Meyer ('55), joined us again. Jan
and I first met when we became neighbors in an "A" house on Duane
in 1947. Jan especially enjoyed her visits with Walt SKALICKY
('55) and his wife, Pam. Walt and I talked about tavern
shuffleboard and I think that perhaps he and I need to see if we
can still slide those things with some sort of finesse, someday?
Don ANDREWS ('67) joined us again and we always love hearing
about his new house at Horn Rapids on the golf course in
Richland. He'll be retiring there in a few years.
Larry MATTINGLY ('60), after an eventful drive to a pyro
conference somewhere way south of here, including a drive to see
the Grand Canyon and lots of car problems and computer glitches,
finally made it to the lunch with his friend Jackie. Larry plans
to give us a slide presentation and talk on his experiences in
the pyro industry at the next Portland/Vancouver lunch - April
17th.
Len REDISKI ('66), sporting a whole new hairdo (you'll have to
wait for Doug & Linda's photos) and his wife Linda (NAB) joined
us as well.
Thanks,
-Tom HEMPHILL ('62) & Linda McCabe-Hemphill (Spouse)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Re: Elton Anderson and his sartorial splendor
I always thought it was, as Dean HOFF ('62) so succinctly put it,
"Green shirt, brown pants, brown shirt, green pants".
I'm sure there are many out there for whom the phrase, "I'll take
the hall passes now" invokes a nicotine fit.
-Jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: When it rains ...
I know that many of you have been following the journals
[Re: Harlan Foote ('61-RIP)]at
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/harlanfoote
Thanks to all of you who have posted to the guest book there,
and who have sent private e-mails.
The hard work (and honor) of living in absolute service to Harlan
as he made his transition to his new life ended 2/18 at 4:03am.
The hard work of bringing it all to closure, struggling with
bureaucracies to try to get everything in place, pull together
the gathering to give thanks for and celebrate his life
(Saturday, 2/27, 2pm, Clarion Conference Center on GWWay in
Richland) -- plus so much more -- while suffering from an
abscessed tooth -- and suffering even more from the exhausting
tumble of emotions brought about by all of this .... it all
pretty much defies description.
Then, today, my job in Boise informed me that, in essence, Harlan
had taken too long to die ... so they had decided to start the
search for a replacement for me. I.E. They are letting me go.
They had my job covered until 3/1. I told them Harlan just died
on 2/18, the gathering is 2/27, and I needed until 3/15 to finish
up here. Nope, that extra 2 weeks was more than they could deal
with.
SO ... maybe after 3 moves in 7 months (not counting coming up
here to be with Harlan), I will now be looking at another move.
Maybe back to Richland. Sure has turned out to be nice being near
family. Didn't really realize how much I was missing the more
frequent contact!
So, how about any job leads for an experienced Hospice and
Psychiatric Practitioner, with full prescriptive authority? Know
any medical offices or practices who could use someone with my
expertise? Any other thoughts on jobs in this area that might be
related to what I do? Health Care Management, etc?
Again, thanks for your support and prayers.
Please continue -- and check back in on that website for more
updates.
Thanks
-Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68) ~ Presently in Richland
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/24/2010
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty CONNER ('52), Gloria ADAMS ('54)
Helen CROSS ('62), John ADKINS ('62)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol CONVERSE ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nancy WICK ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joan MORRIS ('66)
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>>From: Betty CONNER Sansom ('52)
Re: Doug Sansom ('52-RIP)
Last evening, after almost 24 hours in the Hospice House (a
beautiful new facility here in Vancouver - "Ray Hickey" - on
Millplain) Doug passed on. All of our children had either been
here over the weekend or were there all day, to send him on his
way.
His health had not been good since his retirement. He went thru
a devastating time with Sarcoidosis, which kept him in constant
touch with the Medical profession. He is out of all that, now.
Notices to the paper will be forthcoming.
The funeral will be next Wednesday, March 3rd at 11 AM [another
communication said 1pm... will keep you posted. -Maren], in
Richland, at the LDS Church on Thayer Drive. He will be buried
in the Sunset Gardens, on the Bi-Pass highway.
Thanks to all who have responded to my email yesterday.
-Betty CONNER Sansom ('52)
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>>From: Gloria ADAMS Fulcher ('54)
Re: Kenny GARDNER ('54)
Ken has been in the hospital for over 3 months and finally
able to go home, at least temporarily. He has suffered several
different medical problems, each one setting him back a little
more. He still has another surgery to go thru but the doctors
say he must be stronger before that can happen. I know Ken would
really like to hear from old friends and also welcome your
prayers. He's a good guy and I know we all wish him the best.
-Gloria ADAMS Fulcher ('54)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Nice to hear where some of the fellow classmates from our great
class of '62 are holding up these days. Hope we can all get
together for our 50th which will be here before we know it... in
2012. We are back in Dearborn County for a few days, (just into
Indiana west of Cincinnati, Ohio... had to go to court today
for the sentencing of 2 young men who broke into our home Labor
Day, 2008. These boys are so fortunate as their families are
supporting them, emotionally, in their efforts, and the court is
trying not to send them to prison. We hope and pray they really
do realize how blessed they are to have family to care for
them,and that they do take advantage of this freedom from prison
and work hard to make something of themselves... But it reminded
us so much of when we stood in court with our lawyer and our 15
year old oldest son on a charge of possession of a very small
amount of marijuana... he has turned his life around and today
considers himself a soldier for Jesus... and he is the one who
married a lovely gal who brought our first grandson with her into
the marriage... life does go on...
We head back to Grandview, IN also on the Ohio River later
today, where we will take a class in Financial Peace tonight.
(he offerers many tips, which we learned the hard way in our 40+
year marriage, but Warren wants to be able to teach the class...)
we are gearing up for Holy Week and Easter, of course... we were
so surprised when we got to our home here in W. Harrison, as
there was almost a foot of snow around and a friend had plowed
out our drive, or we would have had to go and sleep on someone's
couch or the Comfort Inn's bed as at 1 am I'm not up to shoveling
a lot of snow... it was 66 and hardly any snow in Grandview as we
left on Sunday, felt like spring all day there. Hard to believe
we are all expecting more snow later in the week...
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
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>>From: John ADKINS ('62)
Re: Bombers in the Military
We am now beginning to make final design plans and prepare the
military Tribute for the R2K+10 reunion. Here is the latest
version of the list we have, I believe it contains all of the
names of Bombers that we have been made aware of. If you notice
names that should be added or corrected - please let me know.
View the List at:
http://richlandbombers.1962.tripod.com/bombersinthemilitary.pdf
-John ADKINS ('62) ~ Richland
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Bomber Babes rule
Come'n listen to my story bout a girl I knows got snagged by a
Senior trawler at least that's how the story goes... now they're
still together in spite of his hairy toes... dang... that's worse
than trying to rhyme with orange... Hey... did I tell ya I had a
nice visit with Jackson KEENEY ('65), Kenny JOHNSON's ('65 RIP)
ex and their beautiful baby girl and Jimmy "Stripes" HEIDLEBAUGH
('65... long story) the other night? Yup, Jackson called a few
months back to let me know he'd be in Vegas in February... no
kidding... kind of a large window I know but hey... it's
KEENEY... so they called Friday from AZ and said they'd be in on
Saturday... well Saturday I was stuck interviewing judicial
candidates for Vets in Poly-ticks (a great story in and of
itself) endorsements (none of those "why do you wanna be a judge
Miss America type save the world questions" from me... all
Constitutional questions from the boy) so we didn't get together
that day but I suggested since he was staying clear across the
valley from my place that we do din din on Sunday after I took
the Momster her weekly supplies (Depends, a gallon of cologne
(a weeks worth if she uses it sparingly), lotsa butterscotch
candies, TP and Kleenex... you know... the usual)... what a fun
visit... I hadn't met Kenny's number 2 spouse so it was a new
one on me... see how the Bomber net just grows and grows... the
daughter was impressed that we had all known each other since
her dad was a midget with HUGE horn rims... didn't have time for
Jack and Jimmy to do a number on the ol banjo and harp but it
was a good time anyway... Jack reported his progress on reading
Atlas, brought me a T-shirt he had made "Vote for Dagny" and a
welders hat with full instructions on how I am to pose in the
Shelley-mobile ('63 RIP)... I already did the pose I thought he
wanted last year suitable for framing (on his shop wall) but I
guess I didn't follow the 'structions completely and the welders
hat seems to be 'portant... so where wuz I... ah yea... the catch
of '63 is having her birthday again... I swear she just turned
16 day before yesterday... but here we go... make "him" take you
somewhere real nice (way better than Zip's) somewhere where you
can use the beautiful blue flowered umbrella... HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Nancy WICK Hamilton ('65) on February 24, 2010 (or some other day
if my luck remains as it has been on birthdays for a while)!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/25/2010
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick WIGHT ('52), Jeanie HUTCHINS ('62)
David RIVERS ('65), Jack I. SHERMAN ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rochelle SEHOLM ('97)
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>>From: Dick WIGHT ('52)
Re: Military Bombers
To: John ADKINS ('62)
Nice work on your list, John. You might want to note that
Richard MEYER ('51) attained the rank of brigadier general (BGEN),
one of the few Bombers who attained "flag rank" in the military.
Rod LINKOUS ('53) was another, as you have already noted in your
list.
Dick Meyer was a fighter pilot who flew F-4s thru F-16s, served
all over the place including combat in Viet Nam. He was deputy
commander of the 12th Air Force when he retired.
As a matter of coincidence, my wife and I are currently in
Austin, TX visiting he and his wife.
Regards,
-Dick WIGHT ('52)
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>>From: Jeanie HUTCHINS Simon ('62)
Re: Portland/Vancouver area Lunch on 2/20/2010
I was so pleased to read Tom HEMPHILL's ('62) entry [in the 2/23
Sandstorm], as it brought back many fond memories of several of
you, my former classmates! I'm looking forward to seeing pictures
taken by Doug GUINN's ('62) at the luncheon.
Marcia MILLER Neff ('62) and I have remained best friends since
age seven. Hopefully, I can go down to Marcia's in the spring and
also see some of you at one of the Portland/Vancouver lunches.
-Jeanie HUTCHINS Simon ('62) ~ Bellingham, WA
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: That'sa lotta brass
Wow... if I could collect all the brass listed in John ADKINS'
('62) list of Bomber Vets I'd be rich and could use my own
reloads for years... which brings up an interesting question...
do all those Ossifers and gentlmanz 'spect us snuffies to salute
when we hit the parade deck for the group photo gig at R2K+10? If
they do... I can say this:... ahhhhhhhhh ha ha ha ha ha ha ha...
get a life boyz that wuz then and this is now! Not you of course
Number 32 ('63), Sir!
-David RIVERS ('65) ~ Once a snuffy always a snuffy.
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>>From: Jack I. SHERMAN ('72)
Re: Passing of former RSD Art Teacher - Bob Sherman
Many of you will remember my Father, Bob Sherman, as art teacher
at Jason Lee and Lewis and Clark Elementary Schools. My brothers
and I, Fred ('74wb) and Mike ('77wb) wanted to inform you of his
passing on February 22, 2010. He had been battling some serious
health issues for the past several years. He spent the last 2
weeks at home with hospice care in the company of family.
You may visit his memorial web page here:
http://robert-w-sherman.blogspot.com/
-Jack I. SHERMAN ('72)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/26/2010
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2 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bronc funeral notice today:
Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Jack I. SHERMAN ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Debbie LUKINS ('78)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Re: Bomber Military
Not too sure what rank he finally attained, but let us not forget
Billy Chipmunk('63-RIP) who was commissioned a 2LT, I believe in
Air Defense Artillery out of Wazzu’s Army ROTC program
jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: Jack I. SHERMAN ('72)
Re: Former Richland Art Teacher - Robert W Sherman - Obituary
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Any/100226-She-Obit.doc
-Jack I. SHERMAN ('72)
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>>George Moore ('42) ~ 6/10/25 - 2/17/2010
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/27/2010
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1 Bomber sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilynn WORKING ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Grant RICHARDSON ('67)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Dick ROBERTS ('49) & Carol TYNER ('52)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54),
Just wanted to note this auspicious occasion of the birthdate of
friend and fellow class member Marilyn WORKING ('54) by letting
her know that one of these years she will be old enough to go to
the Uptown Tavern for a beer.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54),
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Funeral Notice
>>Doug Sansom ('52) ~ 10/15/34 - 2/22/2010
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/28/2010
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Ray STEIN ('64)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lola HEIDLEBAUGH ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry GROSS ('65)
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>>From: Ray STEIN ('64)
Re: Olympics
Since things are a little quiet at the Sandstorm these days, I
thought I would comment on Apolo Ohno's DQ in Speed Skating last
night (Friday).
"On par trek,
A fall ahead,
An act, a fix?
A. Ohno is iced.
(see referee's decision)
Hoax if at Canada eh?
All a faker trap? No!"
-Ray STEIN ('64) ~ Mead, WA
We need more commentary here because: "No Sandstorm rots DNA son"
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: short but sweet
OK I'm up and ready to head for the Donut Shop with the boyz...
gotta meet the birthday girl's lil bro ('65) at the top a the
hill this morning so gotta leave a bit early... then fight the
Danica traffic to the LV Roadster shop for some tires... then a
conference call then a black tie... oh my oh my... run run run...
see David run... funny funny David... get outa the way Puff and
Spot... there's also a birthday boy today... ah Bomber babes and
Bomber guys... the best kind... the guy was in town a few weeks
ago and we couldn't get together but he was nice enough to call
as he always is... the Babe is one of them great cool ahead-of-us
-in-school sisters... (never used the word older... ha ha ha ML
('63))... both of these kids are dear friends and no matter even
if I trip over Spot, Sally, Dick, Jane and Puff I just gotta take
a minute to say: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lola HEIDLEBAUGH ('60) and Larry
GROSS ('65) on February 28, 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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January, 2010 ~ March, 2010