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Richland Bombers Calendar website
Funeral Notices website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/01/11
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Patti JONES ('60)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy RICE ('77)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kelly LYNCH ('78)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Eric LUKINS ('81)
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>>From: Patti JONES Ahrens ('60)
>>From: Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon Richland
Build old/new friendships. Reservations aren't necessary. Many
Bombers do like to let us know they are coming so please email
if you wish... OK if you don't.
WHEN: Saturday, September 10, 2011
WHERE: JD Diner, 3790 Van Giesen, West Richland, WA 99353
Used to be Coney Island
Heading west from Richland on Van Giesen JD's is on the
right side just two buildings from the river.
Building with Maroon lettering says "JD Diner".
TIME: Lots come around 12:30pm
Luncheon time: 1pm. This helps the restaurant if they are
crowded.
PRICE: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served all day.
Prices range from $4.50 - $13.95 (add drink, tax, and tip)
Invite family and friends.
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
Fall is starting to show a bit
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: I guess somebody else will be the third time charm
Wow, two inna row. I'm getting very good at being a first class
screw up. First I blow my chance at a little peck on the cheek
the next time I see the Darling Lovely Ms. HOFF ('64... I know
I know it's Mrs. Conrad... don't remind me)... then I miss
Shelley's ('63-RIP) memorial day... oh it's not that it isn't on
the little yellow stickie... and it's not that my bestex didn't
remind me... It's just that I must be stupid stupid stupid (I
love great movie lines... they work so well in real life... my
latest favorite is "Machete don't text"... how cool is that)...
I was glad to see that the Shelley-Mobile in it's early form was
in the web-site Maren used for Shelley's 9 year memorial... I'll
send another of it's latest form in a shot KEENEY ('65) asked
me to do for his shop wall in this post... may have sent it
before... not sure...
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2011/Xtra/Riv/110901-Shelley.jpg
But Shelley, and Freddie ('63-RIP) and Pook ('63-RIP) and
Chuck ('63-RIP) and the HYATTs ('63-RIP) and Cappy ('63-RIP)
and Ralph ('63-RIP) and Terry ('63-RIP) and Thea ('63-RIP) and
Dick ('63-RIP) and all our other buds who have gone on to the
better place, we miss each and every one of you... please forgive
my errors of omission in this short and totally incomplete
list... I try so very hard to remember that death is but another
part of life... we get so used to living in these little bodies
of ours and forget that the eternal part of us cannot be kept
confined for very long... I know that those who have departed
have so many answers to so many questions each of us has every
day; that they are free of whatever lesson we are here to learn
and they do not want us to mourn but to be ever so grateful to
have had them in our lives... I got a call from a Viet-vet Terry
('65) and I met at the reunion 2 years ago of the Brigade Terry's
show "Tour of Duty" played on TV... he asked me how T was doing
and I said he'd been going thru some hardships with the loss of
his sister, his cat (don't laugh)... etc... Larry said he was
very disappointed we missed the reunion in Seattle in July...
that set me back because T and I had been planning on going
again... but I thought it was in September... I told T to call
Larry and invite him on the trip to Vietnam to do a documentary,
as he would love to go... turns out T's mom is now quite ill...
it is that time in our lives, kids... for those of you who still
have parents, love them ... for us "orphans" cherish their
memories and be grateful to have had them in our lives... But
please remember; "This too shall pass". It's true... it really
is. Forgive me if I got a little maudlin in this post. We are so
lucky to have each other... My buds in my class are so close and
I am so glad for that... my buds from my adopted class of '63 are
of the same fabric and I feel so very privileged to be able to
hang out at the Big Kids' table... I know I know... 65 and still
in awe of the big kids... guess that's just how it goes!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/02/11
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike WAGGONER ('60)
Linda BELLISTON ('63)
Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Brad UPTON ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda LESTER ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gordon MUMFORD ('72)
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>>From: Mike WAGGONER ('60)
Re: Infection & fever may fight cancer
Both our former dean and a former student recently died of
cancer, so I did some research. What I found may help others
on the Sandstorm list who may suffer from this disease:
In addition to the standard treatments of chemotherapy,
radiation, and surgery, there has been an alternative treatment
for cancer around for over a hundred years. The alternative
treatment was evaluated in 2009 in the The American Scientist
(here is a link:
http://www.americanscientist.org/issues/pub/2009/1/healing-heat/1
with extensive citations on page 5, both at the bottom of the
page and also below the headline via the link "Sidebar: What the
Literature Says"). I believe that this is a responsible journal,
so that this alternative treatment for cancer is not just one of
those unsubstantiated ideas one often finds on the internet.
The basic idea is that cancer patients who develop severe
infections and fevers are much more likely to get well than are
other cancer patients. Perhaps the curative effects are due to
the infection energizing the body's defenses, which then attack
the cancer with extra vigor. Perhaps instead those effects are
due to the fever "baking out" the cancer (fever may be, not an
injury inflicted by the illness, but rather part of the body's
defenses against the illness). Perhaps it is some combination of
the two, or something else entirely.
The result may be complete remission.
-Mike WAGGONER ('60)
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>>From: Linda BELLISTON Boehning ('63)
Kathy HOFF Conrad ('64) and I are wondering if there is going to
be any other Bomber women going to be at the St. Luke's Women's
5K Celebration in Boise in a few weeks? It's the largest 5K in
America for Women. We're wearing our Green and Gold!!
http://www.celebrateall.org/
-Linda BELLISTON Boehning ('63)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Richland Items for Sale
Club40 Ideas/Suggestions
Does Club40 have a PayPal account for donations into the
scholarship fund? It would be a lot easier to donate if they did
(;-) I've got some Richland items that I had planned to list on
eBay but just soon list them in the Sandstorm at certain prices
with 100% of the proceeds going to the Club40 scholarship
program. IF anyone desires to add to my 'stuff' I'd be happy to
list them to Sandstorm readers 1st and secondly to eBayers. 100%
of the monies would go to the current Club40 scholarship program.
What do you think?
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: Brad UPTON ('74)
I thought there'd be all kinds of entries today telling everyone
that Hope SOLO ('99) will be on this season's "Dancing With The
Stars"! When the time comes, better get the phones out and start
voting!
-Brad UPTON ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/03/11
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Tom VERELLEN ('60)
Jeanie WALSH ('63)
Gary BEHYMER ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Michael PETERSON ('64)
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>>From: Tom VERELLEN ('60)
Re: Paradise
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2011/Xtra/Ver/110903-00.htm
Recently took a little trip to Paradise on Mt. R. A little
different from the usual conditions this time of year because of
the fair amount of snow still present higher up on the mountain.
A greater variety of blooms but fewer in number from previous
years. It appears that in the next few weeks if it stays warm the
bloom should be something to see.
Mark my card ++ for sharing, please.
-Tom VERELLEN ('60)
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>>From: Jeanie WALSH (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: GOP Debates
One of the great things about living in a community that has a
presidential library, in this case the Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library, and if you’re an elected official, which I am, you get
invited to some really increditable events. One being the GOP
debates happening this Wednesday. Another scheduled event is Vice
President Cheney’s lecture and book signing and last but not
least is Governor Chris Christy lecture scheduled later this
month.
Bombers coming to Southern California and wanting to visit the
Library, please contact me and I will be happy to be your tour
guide….
Bomber cheers,
-Jeanie WALSH (Gold Medal Class of '63) ~ Simi Valley, CA
Home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Leslie JACOBSEN Beck ('64)
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2011/Xtra/Beh/110903-LJacobsen.jpg
Here's Leslie (hiding behind Byron's arm) on December 16th, 1977.
Byron Beck was the very first Denver Rockets/Nuggets player to
have his uniform number (#40) retired. The ceremony took place at
halftime of a Nuggets/Washington Bullets game.
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/04/11
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1 Bomber and Don Sorenson sent stuff plus 1 Bomber memorial today:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Don Sorenson (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard JOHNSON ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ray KELLY ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shelley HANKINS ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rick SOUTHAM ('80)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
After viewing highlights of the came played in Dallas, TX,
tonight; I have confirmation that Ducks shouldn't play with
Tigers (Auburn or LSU).
And for a while it looked like Huskies shouldn't play with
Eagles.
The "Fightings" are also going to have to regroup.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ from sunny and warm
Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: Books
To: Pat DORISS Trimble ('65)
I have been looking for a copy of Atomic Town for sometime.
I would love to take a look at it or have the opportunity to
purchase it. Thanks for your time.
-Don Sorenson (NAB)
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Bomber Memorial
>>Ken MEYERS - Class of 1962 ~ 1944 - 2011
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/05/11 ~ NOT
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Not enough entries for a REAL Alumni Sandstorm.
We do, however, have birthdays today:
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carolyn HALSTEAD ('61wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanie HUTCHINS ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: James SONDERLAND ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/06/11
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCOY ('45), Patti JONES ('60)
Marie RUPPERT ('63), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vernon "Bud" VAN DUSEN ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nancy STULL ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Thomas HANN ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol VON OLNHAUSEN ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janell JOHNS ('71)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
John HEFFNER ('66) & Melanie DUKES ('67)
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>>From: Dick McCOY ('45/'46/'02)
Hey there, all you attendees of Club 40 next weekend. don't
forget, Friday is a casual party so don't mess with neckties
and all those trappings. It is also Green and Gold day, so wear
something, letter sweater, mortar, helmet, cheerleader outfit,
warm up jacket, caps, hats whatever. have fun.
Also, I have purchased 40 embroidered Club 40 caps. They are a
gift to the Scholarship Fund and will be distributed to happy
donors. I will let you know how at the party.
-Dick McCOY from the Tin Can Class of 1945
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>>From: Patti JONES Ahrens ('60)
>>From: Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon Richland
Build old/new friendships. Reservations aren't necessary. Many
Bombers do like to let us know they are coming so please email
if you wish... OK if you don't.
WHEN: Saturday, September 10, 2011
WHERE: JD Diner, 3790 Van Giesen, West Richland, WA 99353
Used to be Coney Island
Heading west from Richland on Van Giesen JD's is on the
right side just two buildings from the river.
Building with Maroon lettering says "JD Diner".
TIME: Lots come around 12:30pm
Luncheon time: 1pm. This helps the restaurant if they are
crowded.
PRICE: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served all day.
Prices range from $4.50 - $13.95 (add drink, tax, and tip)
Invite family and friends.
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: Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63)
Re: Flooding
I hope Maren and all of her family are surviving the flooding
that Tropical Storm Lee has heaped on the area. I can't imagine
how hard it must be to watch the rain wipe out so many homes and
property. This has been a hard year all across the country for
so many people experiencing Mother Nature's wrath. Snowstorms,
flooding, tornados, heat, drought, hurricanes, wildfires... when
will it end?
We have been so lucky here in Richland this summer. Once summer
decided to arrive the temperatures have been perfect with few
windstorms and no 100 degree days (officially) so far. Lots of
sun and with cooler than normal days made for lots of enjoyable
outdoor time. Now there is a bite in the overnight air and it
feels like fall is just around the corner.
My grandkids are back in school so I'm able to volunteer my time
on projects that interest me. Life is good!
-Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
For Sale...
1971 Cougar Yearbook ~ No Signatures ~ $10.00 postpaid
1957 Columbian ~ No Signatures ~ $25.00 postpaid
1958 Columbian ~ No Signatures ~ $25.00 postpaid
"An Evening with Kippy" ~ LP in nice shape
(Kippy Lou BRINKMAN ('62)) ~ $10 postpaid
If interested please email me first! ALL proceeds go to the
Club40 Scholarship program.
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/07/11
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Larry MATTINGLY ('60), Bill WILSON ('63)
Gary BEHYMER ('64), David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Al PARKER ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lisa PETERSON ('71)
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Re: Club 40 stuff
It all started when I was at Lowe's getting a faucet washer kit
and spotted some mums for a great price. So I bought 10 plants.
And of course I didn't stop to think I had an early flight to
Anchorage the next AM to help Jackie with her largest display,
the City of Houston Founders Day. On the way home I got to
thinking I had to be up at 2:30 AM to get to SEATAC and get
parked in Wally Self Park, catch the bus to the terminal, check
my bags, get through Security and to the gate by 5 AM.
Then I thought I am going to be gone a week and these mums will
not survive. So about dark I grabbed a shovel and started making
a place for the mums. In the 15 by 40-inch space I dug up over
a gallon bucket of bulbs. These are a little border type plant
about 8-in high with a blue flower. They are called Grape
Hyacinths. I planted the mums and got on the computer to check in
at about 11 PM and still have to pack. It was nice to see I had a
complimentary bump to First Class. So I didn't have to grab an
Ultimate Breakfast sandwich at Jack In The Box.
As I was packing I was thinking what to do with the bulbs. There
must be at least another 6-800 in the ground for when I dig up
that bed to rebuild it this fall. The dirt is pretty bad. Can't
even call it soil. I have just kind of left it to whatever would
grow. But now I had to concentrate on packing for 2 trips.
As soon as we were done with the fireworks we had round trip
tickets, found for a great price, Anchorage to Honolulu to see
my daughter Sandra and grandson Lee.
While driving to Seatac I had a thought. I have sorted the bulbs
and made up 15 bags of large medium and small bulbs with all bags
having about the same proportion of each size. Each bag has at
least 45 bulbs. I will bring them to Club 40 and turn them over
to Pete OVERDAHL ('60). He will trade them off for a $10 bill
each, with proceeds going to the scholarship fund. That is for a
very good cause. I will put an instruction sheet with each bag.
Pretty simple really. Plant them pointed end UP about 4 to 5
times the long dimension of the bulb in depth. They are trouble
free and multiply like horny little rabbits.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom" (and flowers)
-J. Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
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>>From: Bill WILSON ('63)
Re: Tropical Depression Lee
Hi Maren,
Just couldn't resist checking in from Spanish Fort, Alabama --
where I just yesterday returned from an adventurous two-day trip
to Gainsville, FL. with 4 of my G-kids --- there and back through
repeated storm fronts with winds up to 70mph and crazy rain.
Stopped in at Pensacola to get 'sand blasted' on the beach and
see the dangerous mega rip-tide waves. Safe and sound with
beautiful clear 'fall-temperatures' this Tuesday morning...
leaving tomorrow for Austin, TX. where over 500 homes have been
destroyed through the horrible wild fires south and east of
Austin.
Witnessing the unbelievable power of nature always brings life
into perspective.
Wishing all Bombers safety and blessings.
-Bill WILSON ('63)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: More Yearbooks for Sale ~ 100% of proceeds go to Club40
1950 Columbian ~ $25.00 postpaid ~ Used with names etc.
1951 Columbian ~ $20.00 postpaid ~ Used with names & loose binding
1952 Columbian ~ $25.00 postpaid ~ Used with names
1960 Columbian ~ $25.00 postpaid ~ Used no writing Belonged to
Danny Klepper
The 1957 & 1958 books from yesterday have sold the 1974 is still
available. There is but one copy of each yearbook.
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Bombers, Always inclusive; never exclusive!!!!
Wow... here it is... just a few days till the '61 50 year
reunion. I always thought of those kids as the "really big kids",
but man 50 years is mind boggling and totally incomprehensible
till I realize I already made my reservations at the old DI for
the Class of '63's 50th in 2013... (hey when hot '63 Bomber-babes
say jump I jump) which means my 50th will be 2 years later... I
think I've told the story of how really numbed I was when one of
my buddies in Vegas was having his 50th and I was having my 25th.
Just couldn't even imagine being that "old"... but then I was
never sure I'd make it to 30 years of age so you can see where
my head was... (very dark in there)... I had every intention of
flying in on Allegiant on Thursday and meeting up with Ellen
('63) for a little face time with the '61 gang and attending
Randy FREE's ('61-RIP) Memorial on Saturday and hoping to maybe
watch some of the festivities from the cheap seats (the non-
paying seats without any food or beverage privileges)... but
one court date ruined it all... now of course there is a girl
involved... I mean she's not my total motive but... Ya see, I
recall the moment I first saw Katie SHEERAN ('61) as a growed
up... it was a movie moment... one that never happens in real
life... We were at the Beav's and Katie and another Bomber-babe
showed up... Katie walked into the group with her arms wide
open... Naturally I jumped up... opened my arms and gave her
a BIG hug... I didn't realize that she was looking past me at
someone she really intended to hug and got me instead... from
that moment I was hooked... Katie has a way with clothes that
just melts the heart... She has a way of wearing blouses...
with her collar slightly turned up in an Elvis sorta way that
makes my heart soar... it is so darned sexy... not in what is
considered sexy today with the belly and boobs hanging out... but
in a Brigette or Joey Heatherton in a man's shirt sorta way...
swoooooooooooon... and then I was also hoping to see a ton of
guys I haven't seen in years... Like Jack GARDINER ('61), Charlie
WARFORD ('61) haven't seen him in maybe 10 years anyway and
my old time shoe partner Rick NEIL ('61)... Rick and I worked
together at David's in Pasco... Rick always hadda way with the
blue haired ladies... they would come in and ask Rick to soften
the size 5s they had squished on to their size 9EEE feet! Rick
would go to the back of the store and pick up a hammer and start
banging away at anything in sight but the shoes... wham bang
splat... then he'd bring out the shoe and cram the offending foot
into the shoe and the ladies would siiiiiiiiiiiiiigh... "Ohhhhhh
Rick... you are so good to me... " He would also go into the back
room when I was waiting on a lovely young thing and take a ruler
and make shoes fly off the shelf across the room to get me to
laugh... we had some fun times... Steak and Nibblets was his
favorite meal and he even gave me the idea of heading for Ideeho
to get hitched... (but he didn't tell me not to go on the 4th of
July)... Now I know that the Club 40 folks and the '61 reunion
team have worked hard on this Celebration and I know that they
don't want anyone sneaking in fer free and eating all the
goodies... but I have it on good authority, that anybody who
stopped in would not expect a free ride... they just wanna say
hi to their friends... I think if we have made it to Club 40 age,
our days of sneaking into the drive-in in the trunk are long
past... I sure hope that the atmosphere is relaxed enough so
that kids like me can come in for some hugs and kisses and maybe
just watch from the background... I'm sure that's allowed...
right???????????????????
-David RIVERS ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/08/11
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Steve CARSON ('58)
Jeanie WALSH ('63), Leoma COLES ('63)
Vic MARSHALL ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley ARMSTRONG ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Adele PAULSEN ('63)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
To: David RIVERS ('65)
I see you are trying to emulate the fabled gate-crasher from The
Class of '54: Dave "Lefty" Kunkler. All went well until Club 40
started using the "lunch room monitor" system and he had to (gasp
gasp) pay. Yes, m'boy, you are following in good footsteps.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ in sunny, hot and smoky
Mount Angel, OR, where Oktoberfest will start in two
(2, count 'em) weeks.
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
To: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Larry, good post. It is a sign that we are among the aged when
our posts are at the top of the list.
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Jeanie WALSH (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: 9/11 Observance
I can't think of a faster way to spread the word than through our
Bomber network.. Is it possible to include this in a message?
http://www.snopes.com/rumors/tributes/flytheflag.asp
-Jeanie WALSH (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Leoma COLES ('63)
To: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
I wish I was part of the Club 40... I would get some of those
bulbs... I love planting bulbs at my place at the coast. When
spring comes and they all pop up all over the place. I also want
to thank you for shopping at Lowe's... as I am trying to retire
but the stock keeps going down, and my 401 K has been dropping
in value since the first of the year! I may be able to retire
in March, after collecting a few months of my social security...
using my employee discount to get things done at my house before
I leave...
Enjoying the warm weather in Gleneden Beach, OR
-Leoma COLES ('63) ~ and looking forward to 2013... 50 year class
reunion... I WILL be retired then!
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>>From: Vic MARSHALL ('71)
Sorry I have been remiss in not reporting in to the Sandstorm
lately. Lots of birthday wishes missed and even missed our 40th
class reunion (but was there in spirit). Hoping to catch up
on a lot of old news and never quite getting to it. I will let
everyone know when we get photos and info on the 40th posted to
our class website
71bombers.com
For those of you who have pictures and have not sent them to me
yet... please contact me and I will provide a link to our upload
site.
Bill JOHNS ('72) forwarded an e-mail to me this afternoon,
informing me of Bryan SMITH's ('71-RIP) passing on August 16,
2011. Bryan had fought a long and courageous battle with
pancreatic cancer. We will post his full obituary at the class
website. Brian was one of the "good guys" and will be missed.
-Vic MARSHALL ('71)
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6 Bombers sent stuff and
a Tribute to Randy FREE ('61-RIP) by Doug HAWKINS ('62) today:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Donovan MILLS ('58wb)
Mike WAGGONER ('60), Jim YOUNT ('61)
Ed QUIGLEY ('62), Helen CROSS ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Erlynn BELLISTON ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Ann VOSSE ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill BAZEMORE ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Debra DUHON ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ed CHAPPELL ('71)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Frank HAGGARD ('55) & Evelyn BUBNAR ('55)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: John MYERS ('56) & Roberta KIRK ('57)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Ya know, I erred, when I said Oktoberfest was two weeks away. It
actually starts on Thursday the 15th. That's shortly after I get
back from Club 40.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ on the way to Club 40
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>>From: Donovan MILLS ('58wb)
Hi Sandstorm. I'm from the class of '58 and was wondering
if there might be an interest from anyone (alumni or current
student) in a Bomber Lettermans Sweater. I have one that has a
large yellow bomber on the back side, a large megaphone on the
left front and a large R on the right front side. The sweater is
in immaculate condition i.e., no snags, tears or fading and is a
size 38. It also has three yellow stripes on the left sleeve and
the "58" sewn on above the stripes.
I moved away from Richland during my senior year so really
have no fond memories with the sweater for sentimental or other
reasons. Please let me know if there is an interest in this type
of product and, if so, how it might be placed for sale. I would
be more than willing to send pictures via the PC or in hard copy.
Thanking you in advance for your assistance in this matter...
-Donovan MILLS ('58wb) ~ from the state of Connecticut
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>>From: Mike WAGGONER ('60)
Re: Richland supercar
...is from our Richland. Does anyone know anything about it?
-Mike WAGGONER ('60)
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[Jerod SHELBY is class of '86.]
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>>From: Jim YOUNT ('61)
Re: Late entries on 1961 web site
The reunion is this weekend, and those attending the Randy FREE ('61-RIP)
memorial on Saturday will want to read a wonderful biography written
by Dawn BERN ('64) here: http://61bombers.com/classmates/randy-free/
We've also gotten a nice and lengthy notes from Larry CORYELL ('61)
http://61bombers.com/classmates/larry-coryell/
Bob TRUMBLE ('61) http://61bombers.com/classmates/bob-trumble/
and Bob HODGSON ('61) http://61bombers.com/classmates/bob-hodgson/
Folks seem to be getting more courageous about doing more
writing, and these make really great reading.
Thanks to everyone for helping pull the bios together. It's been
a pleasure watching the anticipation growing as we read the
interesting directions our lives have been taking.
-Jim YOUNT ('61)
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>>From: Ed QUIGLEY ('62)
Re: 9/11
If you're curious, and if your heart can "take it", there is a
great sight which has archived a lot of the television & news
coverage of the event:
http://www.archive.org/details/911/day.
-Ed QUIGLEY ('62)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Here we are back in Grandview, IN on the mighty Ohio where we are
looking like we might get some needed rain... in the 8 days we
were in Washington state for a mediation over W's mom that looks
like it might avoid a trial, and have a good ending after a year
and one month, and some quick visits with some dear friends,
and some missed ones... the weather has turned to fallish... we
had to add a blanket to our bed last night for the first time
in months... and it just feels cooler... we loved being in
Washington state again, I loved looking at Lake Pend Oreille,
(I know it's in Idaho, but we were with some WSU found friends of
long ago), and we got to attend a Cougar football game which was
fun and warm and sunny, got caught up on my sun and Vitamin D, at
least for last Saturday I am sure...
We missed Larry Riggs' 100th birthday get together on Monday,
September 5th, when our plans changed and we didn't make it to
the Tri-Cities... I will get a card for him to you Nancy ('51),
sorry I didn't mail it early to you...
I am sorry I will miss out on Larry MATTINGLY's ('60). offer of
bulbs, as I won't make Club 40 this year, I hope to next year if
my 50th reunion of the class of 1962 is to be held with Club40...
hope to hear details soon...
Love from a misplaced Bomber... that is how I always feel when
we leave Washington State to come home...
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ but we do have friends and a church
and lovely sunsets back here too... and the horrid humidity
is now gone... thankfully... for another year...
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My Tribute to Randy FREE ('61-RIP) by Doug HAWKINS ('62)
I knew Randy and Jerry before I knew their names, or for that
matter my own. Randy's mother and my own became fast friends in
the early days of Richland and the Hanford Atomic Energy Program.
Our fathers both worked together on the Richland Fire Department.
It was natural that we were thrown together many times and in
many ways in our preschool lives. Through a foggy memory I can
almost see a crib mate trying to crawl up and over but falling
back and then sticking his face to the bars and screaming Attica!
Attica! That would have been Randy. As youngsters we would be
together maybe 4 or 5 times a year. The annual fireman's picnic
was always a good time to run wild and frighten our mothers
by climbing too high in the trees or something equally death
defying. A game of cowboy and Indian might, however, start a
daylong wrestling match. The Rebekka Lodge also had their annual
Christmas party complete with hard candy, old fruit and carols.
Once Randy came to me and said, "Doug, Doug come on we'll sing a
song and make our Mothers proud of us", I, the fool, went. Randy
started singing, "We three kings of Orient are, Tried to smoke a
rubber cigar, It was loaded, and it exploded!! BAM, Silent
Night", and then out the door and down the hall laughing and
leaving me standing there. When the Frees moved to the East side
and started Carmichael I found a life pardner in Jerry but I was
not sure if I could trust Randy.
Randy was blessed with the size necessary to be a very good
athlete. It was something he enjoyed and was willing to work
at. He was given the size - but the coordination, strength,
competitive attitude, and his desire to excel and be on the
winning team were things he learned along the way through hard
work and association with others of similar ability and desire.
He became very skilled in baseball and basketball in particular.
He and I used to walk home from Carmichael together after
basketball practice. We shared an equal respect for our fathers
and it was almost miraculous how fast we could drop a cigarette,
square our shirt collar, and pull up our pants if we saw the
"old man's" car coming down the road. Randy and I loved steelhead
fishing, not that we ever did it but if our fathers were on the
Columbia River, we were much freer to act. At that time Randy was
taking on a bit of a "James Dean" persona. A lot of guys were
doing it, he just did it better than most. Randy could also play
the clown and put himself out there for the amusement of others.
In 8th grade I was selected by Mr. Dunton to sing the solo "There
is Nothing Like A Dame". We went through the normal rehearsals,
dress rehearsal and finally opening night. As I began singing and
really trying hard, the audience started laughing, and it kept
getting worse. Finally I felt a hand on my right shoulder and
looking back there was Randy. A complete surprise to me and
apparently only me. He was dressed in my mom's red dress, white
mop wig, and red hat, his face was made up, lipstick, rouge the
whole bit , and he had that Randy Free big grin on his face. I
doubt if anybody who saw the performance remembers me at all -
but seeing a 6'2" guy dressed in drag and strutting is pretty
unforgettable.
One of the things that enhanced my reputation when I was a teen
was that my father acquired "The Big Y Tavern". On Sundays it
became brother James (60-RIP) and my task to clean up out there.
There were - as you might imagine - some great side benefits.
Randy frequently went with me to help and indulge in those
benefits especially after my brother left for BYU. Randy loved
playing the Bally pinball machine and I am pretty sure that it
was at the "Y" that he polished his skills in normal and criminal
beating of the machine. I would often see him late nights at the
bowling alley racking up those nickel games. Randy seemed to be
adding a little bit of Steve McQueen to his persona.
One of the friends we had in common was Richard BOEHNING ('63).
Richard was one of the good guys that found their way into our
circle. Summer in the Tri-Cities found the three of us floating
down the Yakima river in a home made boat. We had a .22 rifle for
big game hunting, a fishing pole for survival, a couple packs of
cigarettes and half case of beer. The beer went pretty fast but
by the time it was gone we noticed water in the bottom of the
boat. With one pack of cigarettes gone, we were bailing water
using the beer cans. Shortly thereafter Randy said we are
sinking. Boehning bravely jumped overboard while yelling "Save
the cigarettes!". Randy and I just looked at each other like,
"What just happened?" Then as the boat sank underneath us, Randy
took the rifle and I took the fishing pole and we started for
shore. For the rest of his life when Randy saw Richard he would
yell, "save the cigarettes". One night, late, we three were
at my house when we heard a crash outside and a car racing away.
Outside, we found where somebody had thrown a huge rock through
the rear window of Boehning's car, which was parked between
Randy's and mine. Upon seeing the damage, Boehning started
saying "Why me?, why me?", whereupon Randy said "Yeah, they were
probably aiming for my car or Doug's". Boehning "That's right!
You two are the assholes, Why me?". Randy and I could hardly
stand for the laughing.
When I returned from Panama where I been serving with the 8th
Special Forces Group, I had a short time at home before deploying
to 5th Special Forces in Viet Nam. Randy was also home and we had
some good catching up. He had served as an Admiral's aide and
was in his prime. So shiny in his Marine uniform he looked newly
minted. I believe he was starting to take on some of the Paul
Newman persona. One item of apparel that caught my eye was an
Australian bush hat that he'd been presented. I told him how my
teamates would envy me if I had a hat like that and he got a big
smile as he handed it to me and said "for Good luck." All through
my time in Viet Nam in my mind, it was always Randy's hat. When
somebody would ask about it, I would tell them about my Marine
Corps friend who had gifted it to me. It is good to have
something from a friend when you are out there. I allowed one
team mate to borrow it one time. It came back to me bloodied. I
told him as I was loading him on the evac chopper, "you gotta be
tough to wear a jarhead's cover". I figured Randy's "good luck"
was just for me.
When Randy joined the United States Marine Corps we were all
proud of him and looking forward to his letters home. At the Free
house "Gomer Pyle, USMC" was watched almost religiously, and the
laughter from the show was strong and fun, because we were all
thinking of Randy, and knowing he was not even having fun like
Gomer.
Over the years Randy would call me at my place in Oklahoma. He
was rambling from place to place so I was never sure how to
reach him. My phone had an automatic answer and Randy would
start with, "The only good Indian is a dead Indian", followed by
loud laughter. It would alarm anyone with me at the time, they
thinking I was being harassed by hooligans. However, I would be
grinning for knowing I was about to get an update on Randy, Bro
Jerry, Juanita, Tracy and David and the kids. One of his last
calls he was wanting me to attend his 50th reunion, said he'd
come to mine the following year. He was looking forward to seeing
his old Bomber classmates.
I have hundreds of memories of Randy that will be brought out
from time to time. His clear blue eyes, laughing smile, and
whispered "I love you Doug", in his last days will always be with
me. I have written this hoping to honor my lifelong friend and
brother through bonding so that his family will know how I feel
about him. I know that were our positions reversed he would do
the same for me, only Randy would do it better.
I thank Jerry for notifying me of Randy's condition, and I thank
God for allowing me to spend so much time through my life with
such a man.
by Doug HAWKINS ('62)
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Tom MATTHEWS ('57), Jack EVANS ('62)
Dennis HAMMER ('64), David RIVERS ('65)
Linda McKNIGHT ('65), Dan LAYBOURN ('70)
Gale WALDKOETTER ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Doreen HALLENBECK ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Connie DEAN ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Donna FREDETTE ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janet DEVINE ('69)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Larry BOWLS & Donna YOUNG ('64)
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>>From: Tom MATTHEWS ('57)
Re: Jerod SHELBY ('86) Supercar
Also involved in the Shelby supercar business is his father,
Ron SHELBY ('59). His mother is Lorriaine WARD Shelby ('63).
His Uncle Don is also a Bomber graduate, Class of '56.
-Tom MATTHEWS ('57)
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>>From: Jack EVANS ('62)
Hey Maren... if you have a way to connect with Doug HAWKINS ('62)
please pass along my kudos for the tribute to Randy FREE ('61-RIP)...
an excellent read..
-Jack EVANS ('62)
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Re: F-16 pilot was ready to give her life on Sept. 11
I had not known that the two F-16s sent up to take down flight 93
were unarmed, and of course there was not time to arm them.
-Dennis HAMMER ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: lotsa stuff goin' on
We got reunions, Club-40 and a Bomber-babe birthday all rolled
into one. As I sit here all sleepy headed (water main broke at
my house so I hadda take a shower at 4AM before the guy got there
to fix it... quick shower since I could only turn the water on
for a few minutes to keep it from flooding my street) I'm
thinking right now I should be snuggled in dreamland waiting for
the alarm so I could head over for Spuddies with a buncha Bomber-
babes... wooo hoo... with luck I mighta been the only guy with
all them babes... but Nooooooooooo, a Judge hadda set a hearing
for just about the time Allegiant woulda been winging its way to
Richland on Thursday morning... stupid thing took all of about 15
minutes... arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh... about now I bet Jack
GARDINER ('61) is already out on the golf course making sure
everyone gets their t-times... and I'm sitting here in the office
slaving away. Shore do hope the Class of '61 has a really great
reunion. The memorials penned by Dawn BERN ('64) and Doug HAWKINS
('62) on the '61 web page and the SS, respectively for Randy FREE
('61-RIP) were just wonderful... we can only hope that someone
feels as strongly about us when it is our time boyz n girls...
And now for the main event... we gotta '65er girl that just makes
my heart race every time I see her name... even got a cute email
address to go with it... I am just sure that one of these dayz
I'm gonna be sittin' at the Spudnut and someone will put their
hands over my eyes and give me a little hug and for the first
time it'll be the birthday girl instead of Darlene ('64) (don't
stop Darlene... you know I love the attention)... but till that
day I'll just hafta keep sending her wishes from afar, so HAPPY
BIRTHDAY Donna FREDETTE ('65) on September 10, 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Linda McKNIGHT Hoban ('65)
Just wanted to wish my very best friend for almost all of my
life, DONNA FREDETTE ('65), a very, very happy birthday. I wanted
so much to be able to spend your birthday with you... but since
we are both totally gainfully employed in our new jobs, we won't
be able to do it this year. (Um, I really wanted to retire, not
work, work, work some more... :)
I wanted to make my annual trek up to Seattle to see all my buds.
Just not going to happen this year.
Anyway, again a happy, happy birthday to Donna. Hope it is the
happiest ever..
Bomber Hugs,
-Linda McKNIGHT Hoban ('65)
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>>From: Dan LAYBOURN ('70)
Re: Doug HAWKINS ('62) Tribute to Randy FREE ('61-RIP)
Thanx Doug... Randy in a nutshell, if you will... next time come
say hello... I yelled at you but you didna hear (Jerry did, tho...)
Dennis says howdy...
-Dan LAYBOURN ('70)
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>>From: Gale WALDKOETTER Skaugstad ('72)
Happy Birthday to my beautiful mother, Doreen HALLENBECK
Waldkoetter (’51)! As I count my blessings, I can’t help
but think of you. Love you, Mom!
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2011/Xtra/Any/110910-Wal-Cannon.jpg
-Gale WALDKOETTER Skaugstad ('72)
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Not enough entries for a REAL Alumni Sandstorm.
We do, however, have birthdays today:
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Walt MORGAN ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patsy LOMON ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jan WINGFIELD ('68wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John INGRAM ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: JoAnn MALLEY ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Heidi DAVIS ('00)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Stan McDONALD & Dorothy McDONALD ('53)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/12/11
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Jeff DeMEYER ('62)
Rick VALENTINE ('68)
Betti AVANT ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill BAIRD ('46)
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>>From: Jeff DeMEYER ('62)
Re: Missing classmates 1962 - Update 6-23-11
David BELL, Herbert E. BELVINS,Linda BROMELY, Doug BURNS,
Barry DAHL, Lesie Lang DALTON, Ron DYKES, Ken ELLIOT,
Roger FARBER, Margert GIBSON Tucker, Patrica HAHN, Clark HALL,
Linda HANSON Toth, Tom HARMON, Richard HEHDERSON, Mike HOLCOMB,
Gearld HOOPER, Freddie LENHART, Margert LEWIS Helberg,
Jerry LIDDEL, Richard LLOYD, Doug LUKENS, Ben MILES,
Drudeane NICHOLSON Martin, Carole PETTERSON Graham,
Steven SCHELL, Norman SEYMOUR, Rod SHANKS, Margert SMITH,
Rick SMOLEN, Bill STAINKIN, Loyd TAYLOR, Sue TOMLINSON Yount,
Pat TRUILLO Hunter, Fred VanPATTEN, Laurel VLACIL Murry,
Mary WAMSLEY, Walter WEBB, Linda WHITTAKER, Mike WIATER,
Dave WILSON, Cathy WILSON Ward, Valeree WORKMAN Offerman,
Carolyn WRIGHT Kellmans, Yvonne WRIGHT,
Please contact me
Thank You,
-Jeff DeMEYER ('62)
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>>From: Rick VALENTINE ('68)
Re: Spokane Bomber Lunch
WHEN: Sunday, September, 18th
TIME: 11:30 coffee
12:00 lunch
WHERE: The Northern Quest Casino
Woodlands Restaurant
family section of the Casino
The casino is located in Airway Heights, about one mile
north of Wal*Mart at 100 N. Hayford Road. Woodlands
Restaurant serves Breakfast and Lunch any time, good food
and great service.
Come and join us for lunch... all Bombers their families
and friends are welcome... the more the merrier.
Lunch and Slot Machines... Out Of Towners welcome...
See You There...
Any Questions or need directions contact Me...
-Rick VALENTINE ('68)
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>>From: Betti AVANT ('69)
Re: ROOT
Maren and others wondering what ROOT is.
It is the old Fox Sports Channel out here in Washington state
just renamed several months back.
-Betti AVANT ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where they're calling for 90s
for the next couple of days
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/13/11
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3 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Memorial today:
Mike BRADY ('61)
Jim HAMILTON ('63)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leon HOWARD ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy CLUGSTON ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Peggy STANDEFER ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul HODSON ('05)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steven ADAIR ('08)
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>>From: Mike BRADY ('61)
Re: 1961 Reunion
Words cannot adequately express my appreciation to
Judy KEPLINGER ('61) and the Reunion committee for
their wonderful job organizing our 50 year Reunion.
-Mike BRADY ('61)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Today was the first day of school for my granddaughter Jessie
Wymer who is a Captain on the School Patrol. Made me think about
my days in the red coat, white Sam Brown belt (with several rust
stains) at Lewis & Clark under the leadership of our Captain
Jerry KERN ('63).
Twooooooooooo – Ohhhhhhh- Siiiiiiiiiiiiiixxxxxxxxxxxx (it’s a
south end thing)
jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: A pal's Pal
Now I'm sure you all recognize that Bomberism is something
that may be passed down through the years from generation to
generation. Many of us were born of non-bomber parents because
when we were born either there were no Bombers or there were very
few Bombers from which to be born... (follow me so far?) But as
time passed Bombers had kids who became Bombers and pretty soon
the whole danged town was just crawling with Bombers... and what
we got here is a failure to kumunakate... no no... what we got
here is a Birthday boy who is a buddy a mine and so are his
folks... I mean we iz all Bombers... and this kid is speshally
important cuz he has been with us on almost every get together
my gang has ever had... corse that stems from his father
having belonged to so many Bomber classes which is a story in
itself... so if you haven't figured it our by now I wanna wish
Steven ADAIR ('08) a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY on his special day,
September 13, 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>Barry TOMLINSON - Class of 1960 ~ died 2011
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/14/11
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty BELL ('51)
Tim SMYTH ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sheila RAMERMAN ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vicki OWENS ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Melissa HOLMES ('92)
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>>From: Betty BELL Norton ('51)
There were not many of us at Club 40 to celebrate our 60th
Reunion - but those who were there certainly enjoyed ourselves!
The Club 40 crew did a great job - as did the Hanford House!
This is just a reminder that the 3rd Friday is coming up fast!
Time for the Richland Seniors Association Third Friday Dance with
the EASY SWING BAND. Friday, September 16, 1:00pm to 4:00pm at
the Community Center. Always just $5 at the door and we are
having great turn-outs! Pre-packaged foods are welcome but not
required.
Hope to see you there!
-Betty BELL Norton ('51)
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>>From: Tim SMYTH ('62)
Re: 1962 Reunion-Sept 2012
I wish to express my appreciation to Jeff DeMEYER ('62) for all
of his efforts in regards to the reunion and trying to locate
classmates. I hope to be able to attend.
-Tim SMYTH ('62) ~ South Glens Falls, NY
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/15/11
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4 Bombers and Dena Becker sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Vic MARSHALL ('71), Sean LEWIS ('77)
Dena Becker
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Bill & Forrest GOODENOW Terry ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Derrith PERSONS ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Peter TURPING ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Debbie HOFF ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Phil OWEN ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ranee BURCH ('71)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Time to break out the ol' propeller beanie; this time for a
double tip. One for each of the two guys born on this date,
Bill and Forest GOODENOW Terry ('54). Have a good one.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ back in Mount Angel, OR
where Oktoberfest begins today under cloudy skies.
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: It's a streatch (;-)
Donald J. PARSONS (’64) ~ Tri-City Herald June 23rd, 1968
Re: Ray STEIN ('64) Fan Club Card from WSC (aka WSU) Cougar Basketball
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2011/Xtra/Beh/110915-Stein60s.jpg
This mid-'60s item is from the Washington State basketball
program. Carry in your billfold or close to your heart. 1st
person to offer $25.00 for it... will own it. All monies go to
Club40. ~ James House, "Where are you?"
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: Vic MARSHALL ('71)
Re: Thursday Birthdays
Well, time to get back on the old Uncle Jimmy's Clubhouse
Birthday Milktruck and get some greetings out to my lil buddies
celebrating birthdays today, Thursday, September 15, 2011. Not
sure where to start so I will start with the oldest (of our young
class) – Best wishes to little Peter TURPING ('70) who gets
all the 2% milk he wants today. Next is my sister from another
mother, Debbie HOFF ('71). She is a sweetheart and hope you have
a great day Deb. Next in line is my Big Pool buddy, Phil OWEN ('71).
We helped teach swim lessons all those years ago at George Prout
and I can now reveal the secret crush that Phil always had on
Mrs. Roy. Finally, the eternal "cupcake", Ms. Renee BURCH Harmala
('71). Hope you have a great day, Renee. Now all of you head for
the Sausage Fest this weekend and indulge in some of those secret
treats we never got to have on the clubhouse, although how Uncle
Jimmy survived without a couple of Raniers is beyond me...
-Vic MARSHALL ('71) ~ From N=Beverly Hills, MI where the Tigers
just pulled a 9th inning comeback and have a magic number
of "3". Looks like it could be a fun October for Baseball
fans here.
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>>From: Sean LEWIS ('77)
Not sure if I've informed you of this but there is an RHS Alumni
group on the LinkedIn network that your readers might want to
know about. It’s called "Richland Bombers alumni group" and can
be found in a LinkedIn search.
Thanks!
-Sean LEWIS ('77)
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[Alumni Sandstorm does not endorse LinkedIn... I have ignored
every invitation so far. -Maren]
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>>From: Dena Becker
Dear Maren,
My name is Dena and I run the marketing here at Prep Sportswear.
Next Friday 9/23, we will be a sponsor at the Davis vs. Richland
game. To get everyone excited about the game, we are hosting Turf
Wars, a fan voting competition. The school that receives the most
votes will get $500 donation from Prep Sportswear. We did this
last week at Enumclaw vs. Union and had over 2000 total votes.
Both schools went out and posted it on their facebook pages,
emails, and with the supporters at the game. It was a lot of fun.
We announce the winner at the game, approx 3rd quarter.
Here is a link to where students, alumni, and families can vote.
They can also vote by texting. The number for Richland is
206.745.2005. No purchase is required and fans can each vote
once.
http://www.prepsportswear.com/turfwars/
Would you mind sharing the contest with your alumni?
Please let me know any questions.
-Dena Becker – Director of Marketing, Prep Sportswear
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilynn WORKING ('54), Barb ISAKSON ('58)
Irene DE LA BRETONNE ('61), Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Pam EHINGER ('67), Brad UPTON ('74)
Gary SCHAUER ('84)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Suzie GUNDERSON ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karen KLEINPETER ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy MOORE ('80)
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>>From: Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54)
Ladies of 1954
Our lunch get together will be moving from Granny's in Kennewick
to Rosy's Ice Cream & Diner, 404 Bradley Blvd., Suite 106,
Richland.
Please join us at 11:30 am today, September 16th, at Rosy's.
Turn at Rooster's Coffee off of GWWay towards the River on
Bradley and it is right there! Their phone number is 943-0102 in
case you get lost!!
Let as many of our classmates as you can know of the change.
-Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54)
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>>From: Barb ISAKSON Rau ('58)
Re: Vote for Richland Bombers
I, Barbara ISAKSON Rau, vote for Richland Bombers class of '58.
-Barb ISAKSON Rau ('58)
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>>From: Irene DE LA BRETONNE Hays ('61)
Re: LinkedIn
Maren, Just wondering: Is there a special reason why you ignore
LinkedIn? I am not a member, in fact, don't really know anything
about it or have any interest in joining. I'm just curious.
-Irene DE LA BRETONNE Hays ('61)
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[I want Sandstorm readers to know that I do not endorse ANY link
that I have not personally clicked and clicking a link in an
email (even if you know who it appears to be from - and I get 2
or 3 links a WEEK from email addresses that I "know") is one way
you can get a virus on your computer, therefore the Sandstorm is
NOT responsible if you click and get a virus.
See the entry from Gary SCHAUER (’84) later in this issue:
retirement age or not, I don't click links in email. -Maren]
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Happy Birthday to another of the of the GMC'63's Bella Donnas.
You'll need the Hubble Telescope to find a brighter smile.
Happy Birthday to "K Cubed", Karen Kleinpeter Kroger ('63), you
make everyone's day better.
-jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Dear Bombers
I just went and voted on
http://www.prepsportswear.com/turfwars/
and found out that only 25 Bombers had voted and Davis had 116
votes! Come on Bombers we need to vote!
Bombers Rule
-Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Brad UPTON ('74)
Are there any Big Island Bombers? Anyone vacationing? I'm getting
on Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas tomorrow in Vancouver
and sailing to Kona, HI. I'm doing 2 shows on Friday the 23rd.
They are at The Kona Elks Lodge at 6:30 PM and Tante's Oceanfront
Restaurant at 8:30 PM.
Aloha
-Brad UPTON ('74)
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>>From: Gary SCHAUER ('84)
Re: RHS Alumni group on LinkedIn
Thank you, Sean LEWIS ('77), for posting the information about
the RHS Alumni group on LinkedIn. With all due respect, Maren,
while you may not endorse the site, I certainly do. There is
no better site out there for professionals to network. I'm
thankfully not looking for work, but if I was I would be thankful
for the professional connections I've made and kept up in
LinkedIn. Could be a generation thing with most of the Sandstorm
readers/contributors being either retired or getting very close
to retirement, while those of us in the middle of our working
careers put great value on networking and appreciate sites like
LinkedIn that help with this. And it works both ways – I'd
like nothing better than to help a fellow RHS alumni out with
brokering a connection for them to someone I know or helping them
find work. So I'm all in and now part of the RHS Alumni group on
LinkedIn.
And by joining this RHS alumni group, I found out one of my
existing 1st-level contacts (and fellow '84 classmate), Debbie
DUFF Peugh ('84), is already a member and two other alumni living
in the Seattle area are 2nd level contacts (they know someone I
know) so I may reach out for an introduction.
Also just voted on the Prep Sports Wear Turfwars site for RHS.
We're trailing Davis by a large margin (13-95) so far, which is
hard to believe, but hopefully the word is spreading and we'll
make up ground.
-Gary SCHAUER ('84)
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5 Bombers and Don Sorenson sent stuff:
Irene DE LA BRETONNE ('61), Betsy FOX ('63)
Linda REINING ('64), Dwight CAREY ('68)
Vic MARSHALL ('71), Don Sorenson (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry BELT ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marvin McDONALD ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dena EVANS ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jody WHEELER ('73)
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>>From: Irene DE LA BRETONNE Hays ('61)
Thanks, Maren, for your response to my question about LinkedIn.
I certainly understand your point of view on this, though I might
still subscribe and take the risk if I were seeking another
avenue to employment -- which I am not.
-Irene DE LA BRETONNE Hays ('61)
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>>From: Betsy FOX Vance ('63)
To: Brad UPTON ('74)
Hi Brad, I'm a '63 graduate of RHS -- and Kona is my favorite
place in the world. I have a place there, as does my brother,
McGregor Fox ('58). We both spend a lot of time there with our
families. Additionally, he owns a coffee farm there (Kona
Mountain Coffee) - if you want to take a tour, I could arrange
it. It's quite fascinating.
Additionally, if you want to know of some great snorkeling
beaches, scuba diving, ziplining, scenic drives, restaurants,
beaching, cool people to meet, funky bars/hangouts, best mahi-
mahi or Mai-Tais... well, I've been going there every year for
40 years - know the island pretty well. If you are familiar with
Don Ho... His nephew runs the Kona Mountain Coffee company. He's
a great guy... very dialed in with the island and lots of people.
Also, he epitomizes the spirit of Aloha. E-mail me if you want
more information on all of this. It's an awesome place. Have a
wonderful time.
-Betsy FOX Vance ('63)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
I voted... can't believe that more Bombers haven't voted. I would
think we would have been way ahead of Davis. By the way, when I
voted, it stated that 56 Bombers had voted, but that is still far
below Davis' totals. "Here we go, Bombers! Here we go... beeeeeat
Davis". *grin*
I don't know a lot about Linkedin, other than I have gotten
requests to join it, but I get an error message from my virus
protection telling me it is a potential risk, so I have deleted
all requests to join that site. I am not saying that it is a
danger or would give a virus, but just saying what my particular
virus protection program advises, so I have not gone to that
site.
Thank you, Maren, for all you do to keep all of us connected.
other than being on Facebook and keeping connected through the
"Richland Bombers from the Class of '64" group that Gary BEYHMER
('64) started, I am happy that we have the Alumni Sandstorm.
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA the fires in the mountain
areas around us, that were caused by a small, private plane
crash, and the lightning storms of the past few days, are
finally becoming contained... we are far enough away that
we weren't involved in any of the evacuations, but we did
get the smokey skies.
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>>From: Dwight CAREY ('68)
Re: Links in email
I see both arguments regarding links in emails. BUT – I just
clicked on a link in the Sandstorm to send this message, and the
Sandstorm is full of helpful links to web sites, email addresses,
the Bomber calendar, etc. The LinkedIn site referred to in
today's Sandstorm is a web site, not really a "Link".
Just coming off my IT career, embedded links in emails,
documents, and web pages are here to stay, and are very useful
tools. With all the antivirus software being automatically
updated by your computer every day, the number of harmful links
is being reduced drastically. Antivirus software has its
drawbacks, but it's getting better and more efficient. At one
time, a user's computer could be infected by just opening or
previewing an email message – not even having to click on a link
that was within the email.
It's good to be safe, but at the same time – if you don't click
on the provided links, you're missing out on a lot of good
functionality.
I guess my suggestion would be to use the links sparingly, and
keep your antivirus software up-to-date!
-Dwight CAREY ('68)
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>>From: Vic MARSHALL ('71)
Re: Turf Wars
To: Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67),
Me thinks something is not a right in the Bomber-Davis Turf Wars
fight. When I first went to the link yesterday (Thursday), the
vote was 120 to 94 in favor of the Bombers. When I went back
later to vote... all of a sudden it was Bombers 24... Davis 114.
It did not make any sense to me. I PERSONALLY voted 3 times
(with 3 separate 3 mail accounts) but when I checked the count
at the end of the day... Richland was still only at 28.
I am certain that Davis does not have the Alumni network that
Richland has... I doubt if there are many high schools in the
entire nation that enjoy the following that Richland does. By the
time this posts... the contest will be over and the $500 awarded.
IF Richland loses... someone should demand a "re-click" count.
The numbers just simply do not make sense...
-Vic MARSHALL (Fun, Fun, Fun class of '71)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: Who is this?
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2011/Xtra/Sor/110917-14195-64231.jpg
To All Bombers,
Who might this person be??? The photo was taken in the REDOX
lobby sometime in the '50s.
-Don Sorenson (NAB)
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Not enough entries for a REAL Alumni Sandstorm.
We do, however, have birthdays and one lunch today:
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jackie SHEARD ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cheryl BARBER ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ed SMYTH ('75wb)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Helen CROSS ('62)
Jeff DeMEYER ('62)
Tedd CADD ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rafael ALCAZAR ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike LONERGAN ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chris BOLKAN ('72)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
I too want to thank Jeff DeMEYER ('62) for telling me when our
50th reunion will be so that those of us who need to purchase
plane tickets or whatever can start to plan... I'm glad Tim SMYTH
(also from the great class of '62) is planning to attend. For the
record, I too plan to attend, and Carole JOHNSTON Berg (also '62)
is also planning on it. HOpe many more are able to attend...
Looking forward to it...
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Jeff DeMEYER ('62)
Re: Missing 1962 classmates - Update 6-23-11
David BELL, Herbert E. BELVINS, Doug BURNS, Barry DAHL,
Lesie Lang DALTON, Ron Dykes, Ken ELLIOT, Roger FARBER,
Margert GIBSON Tucker, Patrica HAHN, Clark HALL,
Linda HANSON Toth, Tom HARMON, Richard HENDERSON,
Mike HOLCOMB, Gearld HOOPER, Freddie LENHART,
Margert LEWIS Helberg, Jerry LIDDEL, Richard LLOYD,
Ben MILES, Drudeane NICHOLSON Martin, Carole PETTERSON Graham,
Steven SCHELL, Norman SEYMOUR, Rod SHANKS, Margert SMITH,
Rick Smolen, Bill STAINKIN, Loyd TAYLOR, Pat TRUILLO Hunter,
Fred VanPATTEN, Laurel VLACIL Murry, Mary WAMSLEY, Walter WEBB,
Linda WHITTAKER, Dave WILSON, Cathy WILSON Ward,
Valeree Workman Offerman, Carolyn WRIGHT Kellmans, Yvonne WRIGHT.
Please contact me
Thank You,
-Jeff DeMEYER ('62)
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>>From: Tedd CADD ('66)
Re: Imbedded links in emails
I first see if it is of interest (often not).
The I hover the cursor over the link and see if the revealed
link matches the expressed link. Finally, I copy the link into
a search engine and let it find the link and I check the McAfee
SiteAdvisor assessment. It only takes a few seconds.
I've seen sufficient numbers of hacked emails from friends to be
cautious.
-Tedd CADD ('66)
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Not enough entries for a REAL Alumni Sandstorm.
We do, however, have a birthday today:
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bruce KILLAND ('71)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
Jim HAMILTON ('63), David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ann CLATWORTHY ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Treasure ELDER ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike WAGGONER ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dean HEILING ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob McCOULLOGH ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy GEIER ('66)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
The ol' propeller beanie is getting a workout this month. This
is the second time for a double tip. No twins this time, just
two of the lovely ladies from the class of '54. I'll list them
in alphabetical order and not by any other criteria. Here it
comes (wait for it): The double tip for Ann CLATWORTHY and
Treasure ELDER. You both have finally reached the magic birthday
that allows you into the Uptown Tavern without being carded at
the door. Have fun on this day.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ recovering from a slightly
damp Oktoberfest in Mount Angel, OR where this week the
weather guessers are calling for the mid-eighties.
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>>From: Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
Re: Race For the Cure
On Sunday the 18th, my youngest daughter and I participated in
the 20th Portland Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure 5K Walk among
the 1000s of participants. There is no doubt that this is one of
the greatest highs of each year for me. It is almost overwhelming
for the women who have faced the challenges of breast cancer or
are presently facing that now and for those who may in the future
be facing this terrible disease that thousands of people from
all over come here to lend their support, funds and encouragement
for "life". This is my third year and hopefully I will be able to
continue for many more years.
-Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
For those of you keeping score at home, today is Dean HEILING's
birthday. Hope that much older trophy wife of his Anita ('63),
finds a new way to make it memorable, really memorable.
-jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: I think it all started with a phone call
Sitting here trying to remember how I started wishing this big
kid an HB... I mean not that I shouldn't be wishing him an HB
just trying to recall how it started... If memory serves (and
after the last few emails I've had with Ellen W. ('63) over the
last few dayz I'm pretty sure I have no memory to speak of...
I may as well just check into the "home")... it all started one
year when the birthday boy was visiting Vegas and the Oracle ('63
and a year older in two days and Beth PARKER '63 in four) called
(Jimbeaux not Beth) and suggested I make a surprise call to the
hotel where the B-day boy was staying and wish him an HB outa the
blue... I did and the rest is history... course given my current
state of oldtimers I may never have wished this guy HB in my
entire life and may be just making this whole thing up... while
I'm at it... guess I should remind him and the rest of my adopted
class of '63 of the 50th reunion drawing nearer by the minute set
for 9/6, 7, & 8, 2013... some of us already have our rooms booked
at the DI... how's that for planning... it'll be here before you
know it! So now for the main event... a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
Dean HEILING ('63) on September 21, 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Janet TYLER ('61)
Jeanie TURNER ('61)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Charlotte NUGENT ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathy COPPINGER ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Toni SHEPARD ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: JoAnne BUCHOLZ ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bert HAMMILL ('70wb)
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>>From: Janet TYLER ('61)
I'm still basking in the energy from the GREAT 50 year Reunion
of the class of 1961. Thanks to those who attended. It was so
exciting to visit with friends and make new ones. Here's to the
next 50!
This article was interesting and I want to share it with all you alums.
Radioactive Ranch: How Hanford's history reflects the West
-Janet TYLER ('61) ~ Pasco
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>>From: Jeanie TURNER Anderson ('61)
WOW, I am still thinking about all the work the Reunion Committee
did for the Classic Class of 1961! The week-end was jam packed
with activities and opportunities for us to visit with our
classmates and to see how much Richland has grown in the years
since we graduated. Touring the High School brought back many
memories. Our tour guide, Mike Edwards was wonderful. The dinner
Saturday night at Terra Blanca was so very nice, such a beautiful
place. It was wonderful to hear Beth sing again. Sunday's
memorial was so touching. It was profound to take part in it.
So, hats off to Janet OSBORNE, Margaret TONER, Janet TYLER,
Glenda ERVIN, Margaret EHRIG, Colleen OLSON, Judie WILLIAMS,
Micki SPEARS, Katie SHEERAN, Jack GARDINER, Judy WILLOX,
Jim ADRIAN, Leonard PETERS and MaryMike HARTNETT. A special
thank you to Jim YOUNT for being the webmaster and giving us
the opportunity to catch up with fellow classmates on the "web".
Judy KEPLINGER deserves a special thank you. Because of all her
hard work and that of the committee, the 50 year Reunion for the
Classic Class of 1961 was a huge, wonderful party! I hope you
all had a post-reunion party and celebrated all your hard work.
-Jeanie TURNER Anderson ('61) ~ in beautiful Vancouver, WA
where summer has returned
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Checking into the Home right after I send this
Well I sure hope Dean HEILING ('63) had the memorable b-day the
Oracle ('63) wished him... that's all I'm gonna say about that...
'cept... please wish me the same Jimbeaux... pant pant pant... so
as I mentioned yesterday, I have lost a good portion of my memory
for certain and cannot seem to keep things straight from day to
day... oh heck from moment to moment... getting ready to wish a
'65er Bomber-babe and HB and was all ready to talk about how
she and I shared a room at Kadlec when we wuz borned... all of a
sudden I realized that if I'm wishin' her an HB in September, it
means she is either a couple a months older than I am or almost a
whole year younger, it became somewhat clear to me that I got the
wrong girl... so I figured I'd check the ol' '65er web site to
figure out who the girl was... didn't recognize a single name...
I mean I never heard of any of those kids... now lemme get this
straight... Richland is a little town close to two other towns in
Eastern Washington that sits on a place where the Columbia, the
Yakima and the Snake all come together... correct? And it was
there for a top secret project during WWII... right? And at some
time (I always thought it was one year but it wasn't so I don't
even guess any more) it got a Charter and blew off a fake bomb
north of the Uptown (there is a place called the Uptown right?)
and we all became emansupated frum the gubmint kinda... right?...
ok... I think I'm clear on that but just to clear the air I want
everyone to understand I never slept nor shared a room nor in any
other way did anything to give the BD girl a rep... got it? Just
because Terry DAVIS ('63) and Tony HARRAH ('63) shared a room at
Kadlec does not cast any cloud on this sweet lady either... I'm
quitting while I'm kind of ahead... HAPPY BIRTHDAY to JoAnne
BUCHOLZ ('65) on September 22, 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65... I think)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Bill BERLIN ('56), Mary Lou WATKINS ('63)
David RIVERS ('65), Mark SAUCIER ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: George ZIELINSKI ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve SIMPSON ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karen STRAND ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Robert POSENAUER ('73)
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>>From: Bill BERLIN ('56)
Re: Pacemaker
I bit the bullet and had a Pacemaker put in on Tuesday last. Got
to watch the whole deal on the same monitor that the doctor had
and it was super interesting. I had a unit with a defibrillator
built in and thus three leads, two for the heart and one for
the defib. One of the leads would not transit a "Y" in the vein
leading to the heart opening and twist and turn as they would,
it would not take I-5 but preferred I-405 and thus they took it
out and put in one of a smaller diameter and it went right in.
Amazing and my heart rate went from around 32 per minute to 60
and no fibrillation. All that shoving, twisting, turning, pulling
out and putting back in sure created a serious bruise that runs
across my shoulder and down my left arm to the elbow. Looks like
a tattoo gone bad.
I also bet that any number of Bombers have a Pacemaker installed.
It is truly amazing and I met a guy who has had one for over
thirty years. He said his first one was just a bit smaller than
his car transmission but the new ones are tiny and not very
invasive. I did carry my mobile phone in my left shirt pocket but
that is a no-no now. Probably would be hard to tell if it is your
phone or Pacemaker going off, the former not a bad deal the
latter a real bad thing.
-Bill BERLIN ('56) ~ in Anacortes, WA where it is raining but
warm. Just the same I dreamed of our place in Rancho
Mirage, CA for the first time this summer last night
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>>From: Mary Lou WATKINS Rhebeck (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Jim Hamilton '63 Happy Birthday
Jimbeaux '63 is the heart and soul of our class, which he has
always told me is the best class... not to brag, of course... but
we do usually have the most at the reunions, and even have our
own annual December gathering. Again, his idea. Jim began
teaching me useful facts early in our friendship... like knowing
the difference between a MGGT... a MGB... a Triumph Spitfire...
etc... I loved sitting in his basement watching home movies...
with his gorgeous Siamese cat trying to claw my eyes out... I
loved having his darling mom make me my own "Next to Nothing"
to take with me to the WSU Kappa house... I loved having his
glamorous and wonderful sister guide me through college weekends
at Pullman... I love having his "forever beautiful and forever
young" Nancy as one of my BFFs... I love his spirit through his
own problems which never involved complaining... only humor and
courage and grace... I love that he can pinch my butt right when
a picture snaps while looking serious and innocent... I love that
he loves my family... and didn't throw my daughter Lindsey off
Ellen's deck when Lindsey asked "Who is Ray STEIN?"... David
RIVERS ('65) kind of wanted to, but was cautious as there was
a large '63 contingent present. (We did educate Lindsey about
Ray... trust me). I love our yearly pajama party at Ellen's in
December... when we don our green and gold flannels right after
the main course... and only change when we have to go out of the
house... I love that Jimbeaux makes us scream & squirm with his
pinworm stories... and brings flashlights to every gathering...
(beware Cecilia '65 and David '65)... I love that Jim makes fun
of any designer item I might have even if it's 30 years old...
I love that he makes fun of me... (kind of disturbing... but you
know... any kind of attention)... I love the extremely nasty
names he calls my old boyfriends... and that he doesn't call my
husband names... I guess I love that he loves me... and is one of
my Bomber boyz ... (my husband calls us a cult... and tries to
avoid us in packs). Jimbeaux has my heart... always has and
always will... I wish him the best... and the most wonderful
birthday ever! I just pray he doesn't show up in front of my
house with "Cousin Eddie"... wearing his undies and open robe...
eeeeeeyewwwww...
See you in Olympia in December... in hopes of an ice storm...
power outage... Arkos in the ditch... or flashlight inspection at
Ellen's... (all are fairly sure bets... )
love,
-Mary Lou WATKINS Rhebeck (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: One a my favorite dayz
Sorry I missed wishing Ted's sister, Charlotte NUGENT ('64) an
HB on the 22nd... Tell your brother I'll be his campaign manager
if he ever decides to run for President... Oh... not her bro?
Bummer!... Well I gotta say this is always one of my favorite HB
dayz... but I must admit, I thought I just did this like last
week or something... aren't we spozed ta have a party in Richland
at one of the b-day boyz' place or some Malibu Barbie event at
ML's ('63) for the "older gentleman"?... I mean it would seem
fitting... What memories with this crew... now the one kid I knew
best in grade school and haven't seen him in years but can still
visualize him from around 3rd grade when I write about him...
hope he makes our 50th... the other '65er and the older kid have
shared huge challenges over the years and the younger one is
still facing them every day... just got an up date from his dear
wife and it seems that the more things get better the more they
find... we gotta kill the big c once and for all... but I'm glad
to hear he is in good spirits even if he isn't flying me 1st
class to Richland for his party (that's a good one... who has
first class to Richland?) I'm told by a little bird that my entry
for the older kid is gonna take a huge back seat to one of them
'63 Bomber-babe's entry so I won't even try to compete... Since
the big kid was a Sr. when I was a Soph., she naturally has more
of all the news that's unfit to print but needs to be told in the
interest of transparency and full disclosure... besides he and I
were pumped by this girl's husband a few months ago for any dirt
we had on her... I said I had none but I think the Big kid and
her sweety went off to where the smoking lamp was lit and the
big kid spilled his guts... I mean I dunno... but it is what I
heard...
Before I sign off though and before I yell out the big HB, I do
want to send all of my love to the BENNETT kids (I only know
Earl's ('63) and Cecilia's ('65) class years... sorry [I can add
Diana ('64)... there are some others I don't know -Maren]) as
they celebrate the life of their dear Mother on this same day.
So for Jimbeaux HAMILTON ('63), Steve SIMPSON ('65) and George
ZIELINSKY ('65) a Huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY on your special day,
September 23, 2011... and Oracle, I sure hope your MUCH YOUNGER
trophy wife, the ever lovely Miss Nancy, finds a way to make your
birthday memorable... very Memorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Mark SAUCIER ('70)
Need some recipe help.
Does anyone know exactly went into a Jerry's Special Pizza at the
GasLight besides Dill Pickle. Think I remember ground sausage,
onion? anyone?
-Mark SAUCIER ('70) ~ Pittsburgh, PA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/24/11
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7 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Memorial today:
Carol CARSON ('60), Pam ROBINSON ('61)
Doug HAWKINS ('62), Paula BEARDSLEY ('62)
Linda REINING ('64), JoAnne BUCHOLZ ('65)
Lance WILLIS ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jack MORRIS ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roy CROSS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dina SPANJER ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Alan LOBDELL ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ron FRYMIER ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dan WADE ('70)
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>>From: Carol CARSON Renaud ('60)
Re: Jerry's Special Pizza
To: Mark SAUCIER ('70)
Jerry's Special Pizza (my all time favorite!) had diced dill
pickles but I remember it also had ground salami and onions.
Don't know about the sausage. I've never found another pizza I
liked as much. I'd love it if someone knew all of the
ingredients. I miss the Gaslight!
-Carol CARSON Renaud ('60) ~ Lynnwood, WA where we are having
some warm after summer weather
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>>From: Pam ROBINSON Torborg ('61)
Re: Class of 1961 50 year Reunion
I wanted to add to the previous comments about the Great 50 Year
Reunion of two weeks ago. It was a wonderful get-together, all
due to Judy KEPLINGER and her committee, who prepared everything
so well that the whole weekend went off without a hitch. No one
has yet mentioned the best thing about the whole trip: the tour
of the B Reactor in the old "areas." The morning bus tour was led
by Gary PETERSON ('59), husband of Margaret TONER from our class.
He really knows the history of the whole operation at Hanford and
took us through the entire project, pointing out old sites none
of us had seen before, like the old Hanford high school building
and the remnants of the town of White Bluffs, all the while
entertaining us with anecdotes about the place. The reactor
itself was fascinating; if anyone has a chance, do take the tour.
They run it six times a year, we were told, and it's worth every
minute. Gary was accompanied by Colleen I-forget-her-last-name
from the Department of Energy and together they made an eloquent
plea for the preservation of the site, AND for the hope to move
all that toxic waste away from Richland. It was a terrific tour,
very informative and engrossing. I was most impressed at seeing
Enrico Fermi's office in the B Reactor--talk about history!
-Pam ROBINSON Torborg ('61)
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>>From: Doug HAWKINS ('62)
I would like to express my gratitude to the three individuals who
praised my tribute to Randy FREE ('61-RIP): Dan LAYBOURN ('70),
Jack EVANS ('62), and David RIVERS ('65). Their comments were
gratifying given the sensitivity of the writing.
Thank you
-Doug HAWKINS ('62)
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>>From: Paula BEARDSLEY Glenn ('62)
Maren, Would you please let everyone in Bomberland know that my
sis, Janice BEARDSLEY Detrick (64) walked away with the angels
this morning [9/23/11] in South Carolina following a lengthy
illness. She leaves behind her husband, Larry, daughters
Rhonda Renz and Lindsey Detrick and son Justin Detrick, three
grandchildren, two sisters, Nancy BEARDSLEY Lucke ('65) and
Paula BEARDSLEY Glenn ('62), nieces and nephews and many friends.
Services will be in Barnwell, SC on Friday, September 30.
Thank you.
-Paula BEARDSLEY Glenn ('62)
Family and Friends are everything... treasure them.
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
To: Bill BERLIN ('56)
Re: Pacemaker
You are ten times braver than I am! I cannot imagine watching
them insert that defibrillator/pacemaker! Ouch!!!!!!!!! I had
mine, in July, but I was a BIG baby and, not only could I NOT
watch, I had to be "draped", so that my face was completely
covered, which didn't help with my claustrophobia one bit! Even
though I begged them to "put me out", I was awake for the blasted
procedure, although, since I am such a BIG baby, they did have
to give me something extra to put me in "twilight sleep", was
getting too stressed, but I did feel the tugging and the pulling
and the prodding! had a nice bruise, too, but nothing compared to
yours. not something I'm excited to go through, again, but will
be necessary when the battery has to be changed, in 5-7 years.
they also told me not to carry, or use, my cell phone on the
right side (I still have the "port" on the left side). I no
longer have to worry about having MRIs, can still have CAT scans.
did they demonstrate the sound it will make, IF it ever goes off?
sounds like a European siren.
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ Kern County Fair is happening in
Bakersfield, CA and, as usual, it is too HOT, dusty, and
crowded---good excuse for me to stay indoors with the a/c,
although I am missing the cinnamon rolls, funnel cakes,
and Indian fry-bread/tacos. *grin*
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>>From: JoAnne BUCHOLZ McLaughlin ('65)
Thanks to David RIVERS ('65) for the Happy Birthday greetings to
me yesterday. I figure since we can't do anything about getting
older, every day is a blessing. I really appreciate all David's
Sandstorm entries and our Bomber family. And thanks to Maren and
Richard for keeping the Sandstorm going!
-JoAnne BUCHOLZ McLaughlin ('65) ~ Kennewick where we are
enjoying incredible fall weather.
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>>From: Lance WILLIS ('70)
It's time for the big move. Been in L.A. for 14 years, after 4
years in Dallas. Next week it's moving time to Olympia. The
minute our son Sam graduated high school in June and left for
the University of Montana we started packing our bags. California
is truly the land of fruits and nuts. Want to know the Bombers in
Oly?
-Lance WILLIS ('70)
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>>Paula NORTON Henry - Class of 1978 ~ 1960 - 2011
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/25/11
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6 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Memorial today:
Jim WATTS ('54), Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Linda REINING ('64), David RIVERS ('65)
Shirley COLLINGS ('66), Terry DELSING ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Beth PARKER ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Hector ALVAREZ ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nancy NELSON ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard McALLISTER ('69)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Deedee WILLOX ('64) Armand Loiseau ('53 Bulldog)
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>>From: Jim WATTS ('54)
Re: Jerry's Special Pizza
I used to stop in the Gaslight after swing shift and shoot the
breeze with Jerry. Because I put dill pickle on everything, I
mentioned it to Jerry. He went in and put together what became
my favorite pizza. He started with a thin crust, spread marinara
sauce over it. Then he covered the pizza with a mixture of
mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheese. He topped it off by spreading
sausage, onions, mushrooms (cooked), sliced ripe olives and a
liberal sprinkling of diced dill pickle. That became a ritual
after swing shift, a Jerry's Special and a cold beer.
-Jim WATTS ('54)
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>>From: Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Re: Portland / Vancouver Area Lunch Social
PLEASE JOIN US!!!
WHAT: Bomber Lunch Social - Portland / Vancouver Area
WHEN: Saturday – October 15, 2011
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.
ALL Bombers and their friends and family members are Welcome.
Please bring photos & yearbooks to show, and some stories to
tell.
Your lunch is your choice off of the regular menu.
We meet in the Sun Room.
PLEASE RSVP to:
-Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
So sorry to hear of the passing of Janice BEARDSLEY Detrick ('64)
- "soar with the angels, Janice".
-Linda REINING ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Growin up with chicks
First off let me say I was so very sorry to hear about Janice
BEARDSLEY ('64 RIP)... the Beardsley house was one of my early
introductions into the subject matter of my BD wish today... a
house fulla Bomber-babes... also thanks for the thanks to Doug
HAWKINS ('62) and JoAnne BUCHOLZ ('65) I hope you both know I was
sincere in all I said. Loved the picture of Doug in the vest that
Ellen ('63) sent me... Welcome Home, Doug! Now I am sure that any
of you guys out there can understand that the thrill of a young
boy's life is Bomber-babes and cars (and music too)... so you can
imagine what it was like growing up next to a household of three
beeeeeeeuuuuuuteeeeful Bomber-babes... I mean it was more than
fantastic... first there is hanging out in the basement with us
younger kids down there and a whole house full of '60 and '63
girls running around upstairs... shiver shake drool... scuze
me... still sends chills up my spine... then there were the
boyfriends... these girls had to have chosen who to go with by
their cars cuz there wasn't an uncool rod that ever parked on
Stevens by their house... half of the things I've done to cars
came from those cars parked across the street... perhaps a close
second to actually living across the street from them was bopin'
over to Brian's ('65) after he moved over on Johnston where there
was a verchual korakopia of Bomber-babes to drool over... that is
where I may have first fallen in love with Mary Lou WATKINS ('63)
and of course just around the corner were the WEIHERMILLER girls...
what more could a kid want!!!!!!!!!!! It is just wonderful to
wear my Gold Star Crown Ellen gave me for actually wishing all 4
of those girls an HB on the right day this year... I may have to
wear it with my green and gold jambos this December that Ellen
and ML gave me last summer at the marching, caroling, chowder
fest this year... It was really great to see the BD girl this
summer and I'm sure sorry I wasn't able to make the trip to the
'61 reunion because she was in Richland that Friday and I mighta
got a kiss and a hug for old time's sake... so I sure hope that
Beth PARKER ('63) has a HAPPY BIRTHDAY on September 25, 2011!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: Hope SOLO ('99) ~ 8/30/11 TCH article
There was an article in the 8/30 TCH regarding the new cast of
Dancing with the Stars . It revealed that Hope SOLO ('99), World
Cup soccer player is among them. ABC says the 13th season of the
hit show will feature basketball star Ron Artest (he was already
eliminated on 9/20), reality stars Robert Kardashian, Kristin
Cavallari and Chas Bono; TV personalities Nancy Grace, Carson
Kressley and Rick Lake; singer-actress Chynna Phillips; actors
David Arquette and J. R. Martines; and Italian actress Elisabetta
Canalis, who may be better known in the U. S. for being George
Clooney's ex-girlfriend. The season premier was 9/19. Hope began
with the waltz, and they scored 21 out of 30. Next week they will
perform a different dance.
Re: 9/24/11 TCH article ~ Woman who helped name Herald dies at 95
A Kennewick woman who helped name the TCH in 1947 died Thursday
after a long illness. Eleanor Moe was 95. "She was such a good
person and well loved by everyone who knew her," said her son
Dennis Moe of Kennewick. Eleanor Moe never missed reading the TCH
once she and her late husband, Sigurd, moved to Kennewick from
Wisconsin in 1947. In a 1997 interview with the Herald, Eleanor
Moe talked about being one of several people who came up with the
name, Tri-City Herald, when former publisher Glenn C. Lee held a
contest to come up with a new name after he purchased the weekly
Pasco Herald. She shared the $100 prize with 19 other contestants
who came up with the same name. Each received $5. "(Tri-City
Herald) just seemed to fit," she said at the time. She added
that even $5 was a lot of money in those days. "We're all still
reeling from the loss," her son said Friday. "My brothers and
sister will be home next week, then we'll make arrangements to
bury our mother.
Re: Fred Staples, former Superior Court Judge, died 9/19/11
An earlier TCH article said an autopsy was done last Thursday and
found that Fred died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the
deck of his home in Meadow Springs in Richland.
http://obit.muellersfuneralhomes.com/obit_display.cgi?id=975118
Re: Troy C. English attended Jefferson Elementary School and
graduated from HHS in 1991.
Funeral notice was in TCH 9/14/11
Troy's mother, Peggy English, was a former elementary and middle
school teacher in Richland. I am pretty sure that she graduated
from RHS, but I don't know which year.
Peace to all ~
Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Today the temperature will
remain about 90° with nighttime temperatures in the 50s.
Then it will drop to about 77° tomorrow and throughout the
coming week with rain in the forecast for the first few
days of the coming week.
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>>From: Terry DELSING ('71)
To: Lance WILLIS ('70)
Does Rush Limbaugh's show come in any clearer in Olympia?
-Terry DELSING ('71) ~ Los Angeles, CA
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>>Dale ALDRIDGE - Class of 1973 ~ 1954 - 2011
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/26/11
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3 Bombers and one Falcon sent stuff:
Betty BELL ('51), Helen CROSS ('62)
Shirley COLLINGS ('66), Kelly Hilty ('78 HHS)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Helen & Carol EVANS ('64)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Larry HARROLD ('56) & Lois WEYERTS ('56)
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>>From: Betty BELL Norton ('51)
It is with a heavy heart that I report my youngest daughter,
Paula NORTON Henry ('78) died in her sleep recently. Her obituary
was in the Tri-City Herald on Friday and Saturday September 23rd
and 24th.
-Betty BELL Norton ('51)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Dear Paula BEARDSLEY Glenn ('62) I am so sorry to learn of your
sister's passing at such a young age... but I am glad you know
she is with the angels and our Lord.
Also to Doug HAWKINS ('62) I too thought your tribute to Randy
FREE ('61-RIP) was very moving, and informative. Your English
teachers would be proud to read this also, spoken from someone
who was in school with you since Carmichael.
I know it is my brother's birthday today [9/24], but as I also
know he doesn't read the Sandstorm, but I certainly don't know
why, I didn't bother to wish him a Happy Birthday via our media,
I had to resort to the phone and then he didn't answer, so I had
to leave a message... Fortunately, I have warm fuzzy memories
from our childhood, well sort of, when it comes to Roy ('65) and
me....
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ Grandview, IN where we've been having
rain all weekend and terrible thunderstorms tonight, with
tornado warnings in the area!!
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: Richland High junior to teach class at library
J.R. GUFFEY has been drawing cartoons and comics for about 10
years. "I started with stick figures at age 5 and worked my way
up the hill," GUFFEY said. "I am self-taught and always loved
reading comic books."
Click to read more
Peace,
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
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From the ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
From: Kelly Hilty Dunn ('78 Hanford - Sorry 'bout That!)
Entered: Sunday 09/25/2011 6:51:31pm
COMMENTS: Hello you crazy Bomber people! Some of you would
remember me as Neil FASTABEND's ('76) steady girlfriend, but most
will know me as Shelly HILTY ('72) and Max HILTY's ('81) big
sister! LOL! Though I didn't go to Richland (dontcha love how
gossip and rumors can make you go to a different school? Thanks
Parnell)
I have always been a "Bomber" at heart. How fun to see Maxie's
boys Hayden (RHS Quarterback 2009) and Mason (RHS Baseball) shine
in the light of green and gold!
Went to see Michael PETERSON ('77) in Springfield this summer -
he's as sweet as he ever was - and completely unchanged by his
success in life. Go figure huh?! I come home every year -
whether I need to or not - usually in the summer where there is
no humidity factor (Illinois SUCKS in the summer!) Some of you I
see - a lot of you I don't - but my memories are mostly happy
ones... lots of laughter about those "rowdy youngsters" who are
now coaches and teachers - yea NEIHOLD ('77), I'm talkin to you!
*LOL* If anyone see's "Gas" Gardner - ask her about her day at
the Horse Races and Sexy John's Boy.. hello to Cara McCULLY ('78)
too.. Thanks for keeping our memories alive here... LOVE IT!
Go Bombers!
-Kelly Hilty Dunn ('78 Hanford - Sorry 'bout That!)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/27/11
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Harvey CHAPMAN ('56)
Tom VERELLEN ('60)
Donni CLARK ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol CROSE ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Andy MILLER ('71)
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>>From: Harvey CHAPMAN ('56)
Re: Jerry's Special Pizza
The recent reply from Jim WATTS ('54) on the making of a Jerry
Special is, as might be expected, completely wrong. The origin of
this Pie was a joint effort between Dick Watson And Jerry Hutson
(the co-owners and founders of the original Gaslight). A Jerry
Special had Pepperoni, Salami, Sausage, Pastrami and chopped Dill
pickle, blended cheese and a house special sauce on a thin shell.
It NEVER had mushrooms, onions or olives on it.
I was the second owner of the Gaslight and never changed a
recipes in the twenty years I had it.
-Harvey CHAPMAN ('56)
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>>From: Tom VERELLEN ('60)
Re: Encore visit to alpine cascades
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2011/Xtra/Ver/110927-00.htm
I did make another trip on September 16th to Mt. Rainier and the
meadows were full of blooms and critters. There was a taste of
autumn in a cool breeze so I am thinking these are now visions of
a "summer" long gone. Sounds like I might make another trip
before it snows a whole bunch.
-Tom VERELLEN ('60) ~ from near Lacey, WA where we have returned
to gray rain normal weather
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>>From: Donni CLARK Dunphy ('63)
Re: Jimmie Rodgers
http://www.jimmierodgershoneycomb.com/
Hey Bombers, thought you music lovers might like this. Remember
Jimmie Rodgers? I didn't have his picture hanging on my wall like
Elvis, Frankie and some of the others... but I loved some of his
songs, like "Honeycomb" and "Kisses Sweeter than Wine." Yesterday
at a church in Camas, WA I was privileged to attend one of his
shows. Wow! He is 78, lost a good deal of his voice but did he
put on a terrific show! Now through the magic of old clips from
TV and Movie Shows (Debbie Reynolds did this with her show) we
get to walk down memory lane for just a little bit and see our
then teen idols as they once were. He sang many of his hits to
his recordings. He can still play the guitar great and though
stories, a wonderful sense of humor and audience participation
(he got us all singing along) put on a very entertaining,
touching and nostalgic show. I wish I had seen him when I was
younger but glad I didn't miss this opportunity. Don't miss his
show if he comes your way! He was born and raised in Camas and
came there not only to do this show but to sign his new book,
"Dancing On The Moon."
-Donni CLARK Dunphy ('63) ~ From the Columbia Gorge, Washington
side where the rain has started but we're hoping for a few
more Indian Summer Days! It is beautiful no matter what the
weather!
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/28/11
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7 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Memorial today:
Richard HARRIS ('49), Jim WATTS ('54)
Barbara SESLAR ('60), Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Linda REINING ('64), Shirley COLLINGS (’66)
Brad UPTON ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim JENSEN ('50)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Darlene NAPORA ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Toni HAUSENBUILLER ('98)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Mike HOGAN & Lori SIMPSON ('70)
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>>From: Richard "Dick" HARRIS ('49)
I need to let you know that my sister, Lyn HARRIS Crowe ('47),
died yesterday in Marietta, GA. The name that Lyn used in high
school was Ethelyn HARRIS. Her husband, Mike Crowe, sent an
Email, yesterday, announcing her passing. She was cremated and
a service celebrating her life will be held at the Sandy Springs
Christian Church in Sandy Springs, GA (Atlanta suburb), in the
near future. I will send details on the timing, when I receive
it.
-Richard "Dick" HARRIS ('49)
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>>From: Jim WATTS ('54)
Re: Harvey CHAPMAN's ('56) response to the "Jerry Special Pizza"
I bow to Harvey's expertise, 'cause everyone knows that he is
now, and always has been, an instant expert on everything.
However, I'll clear the air on my intent. The question asked
was for some help on what a Jerry's Special with dill pickles
contained. When I would drop in after swing shift and shoot the
breeze with Jerry, particularly after he was diagnosed with lung
cancer, we would partake of a pizza that he would put together,
and it had black olives, onions and mushrooms on it. I don't know
if that was his particular taste or not. All I know was that I
enjoyed the pizza and his company. Whether Harvey kept with the
recipe that he mentioned in his response, I wouldn't know because
I chose not to frequent the Gaslight after it changed hands. But
to the gentleman who inquired about it, try it both ways and make
up your own mind.
Bomber Cheers,
-Jim WATTS ('54)
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>>From: Barbara SESLAR Brackenbush ('60)
Re: Class of 1960 Bomber Luncheon
DATE: Saturday, October 1
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: 3 MARGARITAS in Richland
Spouses and friends are welcome! Please join us first Saturday of
each month.
-Barbara SESLAR Brackenbush ('60)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Short Thrust Series and Hold!!! Seargent Rivers, make that Staff
Seargent Rivers, got me. he really got me. Most of us wondered if
those bayonet drills would ever get put to work, and now we know.
He got me right betwixt the ribs and then employed two vertical
butt strokes. So I did indeed forget Sister Mary Elizabeth's
birthday due to a malfunction on the lappie. Now I'm beholding to
some customer service cat named Rajib for making it all better.
There is always a paper calendar or post it notes, but being
“Green” I figured those trees could be put to better use making
toothpicks for Counselor Rivers, esq. Bingo, got you back!
Not sure if the soon-to-be-scheduled Line of Duty Investigation
will find in my favor, but I'm watching "A Few Good Men" and
"The Caine Mutiny" to make sure I'm prepared. There was some
other flick I saw at The Village where they cut off some guy's
buttons and broke his sword. Hope it doesn't happen to me just
because I forgot her birthday. Happy late birthday to Beth
PARKER ('63), and I used to think you were Pat MURPHY's ('63)
sister. Oh great now I've exposed myself to a competency hearing.
-Jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
To: Donni CLARK Dunphy ('63)
Re: Jimmie Rodgers
Thanks for the info on Jimmie Rodgers... always liked him...
remember watching his TV show and I also saw the movie, "Little
Shepherd of Kingdom Come"... think that might have been the only
movie he ever made... I'm going to by his book... never knew he
was from Washington State... that is so neat that you were able
to see him, in person. *grin*
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA temps are going back
into the high 90s... I'm so ready for cooler temps
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Tri-City Herald/Kai-Huei Yau
Court reporter Lisa Lang tells a story about how Superior Court
Judge Fred Staples (RIP) gave her a book titled Smart Women
Foolish Choices after she announced her engagement. Lang spoke
Monday during Staples' funeral service in Kennewick. See story
below.
Joy, tears for retired Judge Staples at funeral
Published Tuesday, Sep. 27, 2011
KENNEWICK -- There was almost as much laughter as there were
tears at retired Judge Fred Staples' funeral service Monday as
friends and family shared memories.
Staples was remembered for his sharp legal mind, his tenacious
pursuit of causes and interests, and his gruff exterior that hid
a love for his family. He died September 19 at the age of 77. He
retired from the Benton-Franklin Superior Court bench in 1994 as
its longest-serving judge.
Peace ~
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
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>>From: Brad UPTON ('74)
Hey Bombers, I'm getting on a Holland-America ship tomorrow in
San Diego. This means that last Friday I was in Kona and this
Friday I'll be in Cabo San Lucas... it's tough work, but someone
has to do it. Speaking of work... I have a couple of shows I'd
like to plug. I just confirmed a Dec. 23rd show in Cupertino, CA
at the Flint Center with the legendary Johnny Mathis. John turns
76 on Friday and is a genetic wonder. If you live in the Bay Area
and reaaallly want to get into the Christmas spirit, go see him!
The other show I'm doing is for cause that is near and dear to my
heart. On Nov. 4th at the Pantages Theater in Tacoma, I'm opening
for Joan Rivers. Now, I realize, she's not for everyone... she
works quite blue, but she is a sweet lady (and a couple of years
older than Johnny). Anyway, I'm the Board of Directors for
Gilda's Club in Seattle and Joan has agreed to do a meet and
greet after the show as a fundraiser for Gilda's Club. You come
back after the show, say hello and get your picture taken. All
the info is at:
http://gildasclubseattle.org/fundraisers/Event.php?id=170
If you don't want to partake in the fundraiser, you can still go
to the show! Hope to see some Bombers!
-Brad UPTON ('74)
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>>Janice BEARDSLEY - Class of 1964 ~ 1945 - 2011
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/29/11
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14 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCOY ('45), Evelyn MEYER ('46)
Larry OSTERMAN ('51), Harvey CHAPMAN ('56)
Barbara SESLAR ('60), Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Patti JONES ('60), Walt MORGAN ('60)
Jeanie TURNER ('61), Jim YOUNT ('61)
Helen CROSS ('62), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
David RIVERS ('65), Janice KLUSMAN ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kay MITCHELL ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jack GARDINER ('61)
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>>From: Dick McCOY ('45/'46/'02)
Re: Ethelyn "Lyn" HARRIS Crowe ('47-RIP)
To: Dick Harris ('49)
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Lyn, who we knew as Ethelyn,
was a very friendly girl, with a ready smile. I hope you got to
see her recently.
-Dick McCOY ('45)
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>>From: Evelyn MEYER Crowder ('46)
Re: Ethelyn "Lyn" HARRIS Crowe ('47-RIP)
To: Richard Harris ('49)
I am so sorry to hear about Ethelynn. We had lots of fun in high
school. I really thought she was a great person. Please know I am
thinking of you in this time of sorrow.
-Evelyn MEYER Crowder ('46) ~ Scottsdale, AZ where it is cooling
down. I love the heat so I don't complain.
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>>From: Larry OSTERMAN ('51)
Re: Pizza
The recent discussions about pizza made me wonder when pizza came
to the Tri-City area. The first pizza place I remember was at
the "Y" in the mid fifties. Were there pizzarias in the area
before that? I tasted my first pizza in 1952 while I was in the
Air Force. I favor pizza with the traditional cheeses and peppers,
onions and sausage. And, of course, beer.
-Larry OSTERMAN ('51)
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>>From: Harvey CHAPMAN ('56)
To: Jim WATTS ('54)
Jim, There is a distinct difference between choosing to frequent
an establishment and being told to keep out.
-Harvey CHAPMAN ('56)
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>>From: Barbara SESLAR Brackenbush ('60)
Re: Sonja RITTENHOUSE Decker ('56)
I'd like to send Sonja an email about working together many years
ago. Her email is incorrect on the ['56] Bomber site so it just
bounces back. Can anyone help?
-Barbara SESLAR Thomas Brackenbush ('60)
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Re: Passing of a friend of many
Douglas STILES ('57) has passed away.
Going through Richland last Sunday I had called Doug's cell
expecting Sally to answer. Their son, Kevin, answered and told me
"Dad is in a bad way". I gave him my best wishes and drove on
to Spokane for a business meeting Monday AM. Back in Richland
Monday afternoon I spoke with Kevin again and he said "no change".
Tuesday about 2:30 Jackie and I were in the Columbia Gorge on the
way to yet another meeting when Kevin called and said "Dad passed
on a little bit ago". I expressed our sympathy and asked him to
give Sally a hug for us.
Other than that Doug had been fighting cancer for some time I
don't have any details. I presume the family will publish an Obit
and will make some decision on a some memorial service.
May God keep him in peace.
-J. Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
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>>From: Patti JONES Ahrens ('60)
>>From: Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon Richland
Build old/new friendships. Reservations aren't necessary. Many
Bombers do like to let us know they are coming so please email
if you wish... OK if you don't.
WHEN: Saturday, October 8, 2011
WHERE: JD Diner, 3790 Van Giesen, West Richland, WA 99353
Used to be Coney Island
Heading west from Richland on Van Giesen JD's is on the
right side just two buildings from the river.
Building with Maroon lettering says "JD Diner".
TIME: Lots come around 12:30pm
Luncheon time: 1pm. This helps the restaurant if they are
crowded.
PRICE: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served all day.
Prices range from $4.50 - $13.95 (add drink, tax, and tip)
Invite family and friends.
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: Walt MORGAN ('60)
Memories of the Middle '50s in my neighborhood on Farrell Lane in
Richland.
For some of the darndest parties you ever seen Jim WATTS ('52),
Bob Watts ('50?), Dave WATTS ('56-RIP), Harvey CHAPMAN ('56),
Craig BUCHANAN ('57), Courtney BUCHANAN ('55-RIP), Bob Mulroy
('57wb-RIP), Jim BADGER ('56-RIP), Dave BEIERS ('54-RIP), The
SHEPPARD twins ('57) and many others would gather.
I was the little kid next door. You never get too old to learn
something new and you learn something every day. I find these 2
boys (Jim and Harvey) humorous. Wonderful memories! Gas Light
Pizza, best I ever ate and Tom NORTON ('58) the best cook the Gas
Light ever had, in my opinion. I hope this cheers someone up.
-Walt MORGAN ('60) ~ from Cherokee Village, AR
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>>From: Jeanie TURNER Anderson ('61)
Re: '61 in 2011 - 50 Year Reunion
http://61bombers.com/50th-photos/photos-from-jean-anderson/
-Jeanie TURNER Anderson (Classic Class of 1961)
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>>From: Jim YOUNT ('61)
Re: news from the class of '61
In the last week, the class of 1961 web has been updated with:
256 images from the reunion weekend, thanks to a combined effort
from Tom HANN, Judy FATUR Baston, and many others.
http://61bombers.com/50th-photos/
34 images from the Port Townsend mini-reunion (Billye Conley,
Roni O'DONNELL Kalyk, Gloria HANKE Atkins, Betty BENOLIEL Snyder,
Jim ROBERTS, and Jim YOUNT), all photographed wonderfully by
Mary Anne LAUBY ('73).
http://61bombers.com/mini-reunions/port-townsend-mini-reunion/
11 additional great images from Jean TURNER Anderson (thanks
Jean!).
http://61bombers.com/50th-photos/photos-from-jean-anderson/
If someone is interested, we can add captions to the photos. Paul
LEWIS did a great job of this for the last reunion, so he's all
trained. My guess is that we'll need maybe five more sets of eyes
to fill in all the blanks. It's really pretty easy, so please let
me know if you would like to add your efforts.
-Jim YOUNT ('61)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Thank you Tom VERELLEN ('60) for the great photos of Mt. Ranier
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2011/Xtra/Ver/110927-00.htm
and Donni CLARK Duphy ('63): I agree with you, whatever the
weather, the Gorge is beautiful. It is the area I've picked out
if we ever do return to live in Washington State...
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ from Grandview, IN where we are having
lovely 70° weather after a weekend of hard rain and lots of
thunder so hard it rattled the dishes in my cupboards here at
the parsonage...
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Ok...Who won the spelling contest?
Re: Kippy Lou BRINKMAN ('62) and Dawn BERN ('64) ~ Miss Tri-City
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Hometown heroes
My goodness, Jimbeaux ('63) was quite animated yesterday, wasn't
he! To be honest, I don't recall chiding him on missing Bethie's
('63) B-day and in fact thought I showed a great deal of restraint
in remaining silent... but then again, as I've been saying, the
ol' memory is really doing some strange things... I will say,
however, that I never use wooden toothpicks... I prefer a specific
brand of plastic picks and only the original formula, which is a
little softer than the current one... I can tell by their color
(tho I hoarded several boxes when I noticed the change) and
whether or not they float... then, I actually sand them down to
the right width... I know... the boy has way too much time on his
hands)... I would never kill a tree for my picks... I prefer them
to remain in the land fill for eternity so that some day some guy
on CSI will find my DNA on one and maybe they will decide to clone
me... (I can hear some former, as opposed to "old", girlfriends
spitting out coffee and soda as they read that shuddering at the
thought)... Really enjoyed the mention of Jimmie Rogers the other
day. Norm N. Nite interviews birthday boyz 'n' girls on his '50s
show and for the last two years I've listened to his interview of
Jimmie... last year he first brought up his book and I was going
to order it... when he was on the radio this last birthday I was
shocked that a year had passed... I had the experience of moving
to Camas for about 15 minutes the last quarter of my Junior year
and can say I really enjoyed the experience of being a mystery in
a really small town... I ran with a transfer from one of the large
Vancouver schools and a total surfer babe from Long Beach... talk
about being viewed with suspicion... We hadda ball... my mommy was
not too fond of my surfer girl as she dressed a little outlandish
for Mom's taste... I on the other hand found the mounds of flesh
rather refreshing to say the least... shore made school fun... it
was there I was reunited with the Real Don Steele after he left
the Tri-Cities, the KISN corner and all the great dance spots in
the Portland-Vancouver area... I hafta say I experienced enough
fun for a whole school year in just a couple of months living
there... By the way... before I get on to my more local hero
(Richland rather than Camas/Washougal) I wanna wish a huge get
well to my ol' bud Gary WEBB ('64)! Hip replacements don't sound
all that fun to me and there were some complications beyond that
so take it easy, Gary! Jimbeaux, you might wanna give Gary some
pointers... He sounded OK when I talked to him but am sure he
could use some advise from an old pro... so as I wuz saying before
I was interrupted by myself with all this nonsense about dances
and Surfer girls... Spalding was my first real awareness of
"cool". At Jefferson, I was too young to tell the difference
between what was cool and what wuz just being a little kid. But
when I got to Spalding I ran into some of the coolest kids I had
ever come across. Of course Rock 'n' Roll was new and I became a
part of it (stole that line from Narvel Felts off "Pink 'n' Black
Dayz")... we were addicted to Rock 'n' Roll and all the older guys
in the neighborhood commanded the greatest respect from all of us.
The B-day boy was in Jr Hi at Chief Jo but his younger brother
('63 RIP) was two years above me at Spalding... I was totally in
awe of both of them and of course his brother had "the walk". I am
so very glad to have remained friends with the b-day boy and just
enjoy the crap outa calling him on his b-day and hooking up when
I'm home... So I wish Jack GARDINER ('61) a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY on
his special day, September 29, 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Janice KLUSMAN McCurdy ('66)
To: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Shirley
I was a clerk in criminal court with Judge Staples (RIP) and I
worked with Kay his wife. He will be missed.
-Janice KLUSMAN McCurdy ('66)
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6 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Memorial today:
Dick ('52) & Burt ('59) PIERARD
Jim WATTS ('54)
Tony DURAN ('55) & Sylvia PLUMB ('56)
Floyd MELTON ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathy HUDSON ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tami SCHUCHART ('68)
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>>From: Dick ('52) and Burt ('59) PIERARD
Maren,
Greetings from New Mexico where Burt and I are now engaging in
some "atomic tourism." Yesterday we visited the very interesting
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque, today
and tomorrow we are in Santa Fe and Los Alamos, and Saturday we
visit the Trinity Site, which is only open for visitors two days a
year and this one of them. Would you want anything more than this
for the Sandstorm?
Cheers,
-Dick ('52) and Burt ('59) PIERARD
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[Send pictures!!!! -Maren]
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>>From: Jim WATTS ('54)
To: Harvey CHAPMAN ('56)
Harvey, I don't remember you ever having the ability to keep me
out of any place I wanted to go, nor the desire to if you could
make a nickle out of it. In fact, your penchant for Midnight
Shopping for Christmas trees to save money nearly made that test.
-Jim WATTS ('54)
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>>From: Tony DURAN ('55) and Sylvia PLUMB Duran ('56)
To: Russell RODDY ('55)
Russ, Sylvia just got an email about your dear wife, Sandy.
We're so Sorry with tears running down our faces. It's so hard
to imagine. We're in shock!! We will keep praying for you and
your family for your loss. You and Sandy will forever be thought
of as close friends.
"Eternal rest grant unto her and Perpetual light shine upon her."
Amen
With all our love,
God Bless,
-Tony DURAN ('55) and Sylvia PLUMB Duran ('56)
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>>From: Floyd MELTON ('57)
Re: Douglas STILES ('57-RIP)
So sorry to hear about the passing of Doug STILES... he and I
go way back to our high school days. We were never really close
friends but on one occasion we were chasing after the same girl
friend. If you remember he was the owner of the Basset bus service
and worked for years trying to make a go in that business. He was
about the friendless person one would want to meet and was always
upbeat about life; at least that is the way he came across to me
when ever I ran into him. My sympathy goes out to Sally.
Thanks to Larry MATTINGLY ('60) for the posting.
-Floyd MELTON ('57)
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>>Sandra HOWERTER Roddy - Class of 1956 ~ 1938 - 2011
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August, 2011 ~ October, 2011