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Richland Bombers Calendar website
Funeral Notices website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/01/15 ~ MAY DAY
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1 Bomber and Memorial INFO today:
Tony DURAN ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ginger ROSE ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sylvia PLUMB ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Doug CARLSON ('71)
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>>From: Tony DURAN ('55)
Re: Birthday Wish
I want to wish my beautiful bride of 58 years a Very Happy
Happy Birthday!. Who would of thought that she could or would
have put up with me for that long. I'm talking about the one
and only '56 Bomber, Sylvia PLUMB Duran.
Love you so much... Tony Duran (your old man).....God Bless..
-Tony DURAN ('55)
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NOT a Bomber Memorial - only INFO today
Re: Carl BELL ('65-RIP)
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015,
at 11am at the L.D.S. Chapel located at 270 North 900 East,
American Fork, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior to
services from 9am to 10:30am. Interment will be at the
Highland City Cemetery.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/02/15
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1 Bomber sent stuff and 1 Bomber Memorial today:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jack NICHOLS ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joan PHILLIPS ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marlene RICHTER ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Merradyth TRUNNELL ('64)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Trust everyone had a nice May Day. But that is over and done
for the year. Moving on to more important things, the 2nd of
May is very important to two (2) members of The Class of '54.
Gotta be, they were both born on this day. And they are not
related to one another.
The Bomber Babe I usually see once a year; the Bomber I haven't
seen since graduation' but then I was away for 45 years. So a
tip of the ol' propeller beanie is in-store for Joan PHILLIPS
and Jack NICHOLS (both '54); and a hearty "Happy Birthday!" to
both of you.
Now for something completely different. The beginning of The
Tooter's last entry reminded me of something out of Rowan and
Martin's "Laugh-In": "Hide the candy! Put away the fudge! Here
come da judge! here come da judge!" Need I say more.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
the sunshine on my shoulders gives me freckles.
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Bomber Memorial
>>Jennifer RODRIQUEZ Praino ~ Class of 1992 ~ 1973 - 2015
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/03/15
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1 Bomber today:
Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathy ELY ('62)
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>>From: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
This entry is in today's Sandstorm because there were no other
entries today. It's a bit early, but wanted everybody to know
what's happening... or what's gonna happen maybe before the end
of May.
Re: Cataracts - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cataract
Cataracts are behind the cornea. My cataracts need to be
removed "soon" according to my M.D. opthamologist.. Many of you
know somebody (or maybe even yourself) who has had cataract(s)
removed and the surgery is a breeze.
Here's my specific problem:
I also have keratoconus - first diagnosed in about 1975 or so.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratoconus
Keratoconus is at the very FRONT of the eye.. in the 5th
corneal layer... Until my corneal transplant, I didn't even
know the cornea has five layers.
LEFT EYE ~ Cataract is the smaller of the two cataracts.
Cataract surgery COULD touch the keratoconus and cause need for
a corneal transplant.
RIGHT EYE ~ this is the eye I use "all the time" and "see"
everything with... 1985 corneal transplant for keratoconus -
done at U-dub. Cataract is the larger of the two. Cataract
surgery COULD cause a problem with the 30-year-old transplant
graft... but MAYBE not... Graft still "looks GREAT" according
to my M.D. opthamologist.
My M.D. opthamologist wants me to see a corneal transplant
specialist about cataract removal and I have an appointment on
May 21st... I'm making a list of questions for the specialist.
I. What's the recovery time for each eye..
a. ..IF everything is simple and goes well?
b. ..IF I need a transplant?
II. Which eye is first? and why?
a. If they want to remove the right (larger)
cataract first, how will I see?
b. If they remove the left cataract first, will
I still be able to use the right eye to see
while the left eye is healing??
III. How long will it take to get new contact lenses?
IV. Will there be hospital time? How much?
I'll let everybody know the answers... maybe there won't be any
down time for the Sandstorm at all... trying to think of all
posibilities and remain optomistic at the same time.
-Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA ~ 70° at midnight
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/04/15
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16 Bombers sent stuff:
Dave RHODES ('52wb), Norma LOESCHER ('53)
Wanda WITTEBORT ('53), Marilynn WORKING ('54)
Norma MYRICK ('54), Steve CARSON ('58)
Tom VERELLEN ('60), Jeanie TURNER ('61)
Donna BOWERS ('63), Duane LEE ('63)
Earl BENNETT ('63), Bill SCOTT ('64)
Carol CONVERSE ('64), David RIVERS ('65)
Pat DORISS ('65), Lori SIMPSON ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Frank WHITESIDE ('63)
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>>From: Dave RHODES ('52wb)
Best of luck, Maren. I hope all goes well for you.
-Dave RHODES ('52wb)
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>>From: Norma LOESCHER Boswell ('53)
Maren, Thank you for explaining a necessary vision correction.
I, for one, will empathize completely if and when you need to
take a leave of absence for recovery.
Bomber cheers,
-Norma LOESCHER Boswell ('53) ~ Richland
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>>From: Wanda WITTEBORT Shukay ('53)
Maren - sounds like you are doing the correct procedure
for your eyes. See as many specialists as you can. I have a
wonderful ophthalmologist and he did my cataract removals. I am
Type 2 Diabetic, and have had Lazic surgery in the past, so he
was extra careful with cataract removals. Went great just had
my 6 month check up and he says its fantastic.
-Wanda WITTEBORT Shukay ('53)
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>>From: Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54)
Re: Club 40
Our Spring DustStorm newsletter will soon be coming out. The
deadline for writing an article and getting it to our Editor,
Ann Thompson, aka Anna May WANN ('49), is MAY 18TH. All Club 40
members through class of 1974, who have paid their dues, will
receive the DustStorm (about the first of June). All of you
feel free to send something to Ann!! Everyone who receives a
DustStorm enjoys reading about classmates. Even heard from
Gordon Pappas, who says he loves it and looks forward to
receiving his.
Another deadline will be for registering to join us at our
September 11th and 12th meeting and social time. That dare is
August 28th, and you will have the registration form in the
DustStorm to send in by that date. Remember, there are NO WALK
INS! This makes it very important for those of you who are
members to have your dues paid up. Yearly dues per Bomber are
$10 each. This is such a fun time and please don't miss it!!
Send dues to our new Treasurer, Kathy HOFF Conrad ('64), at
Club 40, P. O. Box 1832, Richland, WA 99354. Kathy's e-mail
is kconrad6318@charter.net if there are any questions. She
is also keeping up the database on all Club 40 members, so if
you have any address, phone or e-mail address changes, please
contact Kathy.
Feel free to contact me.
To: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May WANN ('49)
I had a friend whose last name was Ming and they were not
Chinese! They used to have to register with Sears to get on a
waiting list for a washer and dryer, or refrigerator. When they
would go check on where their name was on the list, it was
always on the bottom! They were born in the '20s so this was a
long time ago!!
To: Joan PHILLIPS Wile ('54)
Don't know how I could have missed your birthday on Saturday,
when you are always so sweet and send me a card on mine!! I am
so sorry, dear friend and I will make it up to you!! When are
you coming to Tri-Cities again and joining us for lunch??
-Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54) ~ Pasco
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>>From: Norma MYRICK Nunamaker ('54)
Maren, You are in my prayers. God Bless you for all you have
done for all Bombers. I pray the good Lord will be with you and
your doctors.
-Norma MYRICK Nunamaker ('54)
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
Maren, best wishes. Both my sister, Carol ('60), and I had
cataract surgery on both eyes but we had the simple surgery.
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Tom VERELLEN ('60)
Re: message for Maren
Hi, I had cataract surgery a few years back on both eyes. No
complicating factors. I had to make a choice of lenses and
insurance wouldn't pay for an expensive model that would
provide both near and far vision. Still each operation took
around an hour and recovery was mostly getting over the
anesthesia. Results were great, still need to wear reading
glasses which is not a problem. I hope it all goes well for
you, I encourage you to get a second, third opinion if you are
in doubt about the procedure or prognosis. Our thoughts are
with you. Good luck.
-Tom VERELLEN ('60)
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>>From: Jeanie TURNER Anderson ('61)
Re: Upcoming eye surgery
I will be praying for you and your doctor appointment on May
21st. Praying for a good report and an easy surgery with
complete healing and restoration of your eye sight.
Hugs,
-Jeanie TURNER Anderson ('61)
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>>From: Donna BOWERS Rice (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Your eye stuff
Oh, Maren, Mike and I are thinking and praying for you. We pray
you make the right choice for you. We can wait till you heal.
God bless, `
`-Mike ('60) and Donna Rice (GMC '63)
-Donna BOWERS Rice (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Duane LEE ('63)
I also had a cornea transplant in 2001 at UW (Dr. Devon
Harrison). You just hold your breath for years and hope that
it won't be rejected. I understand that each time you get
another one, there is a higher probability of rejection.
I had cataract surgery on the "other eye" in 2003. Still
holding off on my cornea transplant eye. Can get a clear lens
put in during surgery and wear a contact lens for really clear
vision or can have a toric type lens put in to correct vision
but it is a crap shoot on how well your vision will turn out
and they are pretty permanent once put in. It's a big step.
(Toric lens not paid for by Medicare either ($1000. extra).
They consider it cosmetic surgery).
Maren, you have a lot of other more complex problems with your
eyes. Wish you the best.
-Duane LEE ('63)
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>>From: Earl BENNETT ('63)
Re: Maren
Cataract surgery can be a breeze - when I had mine a couple
of years ago, he did 18 procedures in one day, yet the staff
prepared me very thoroughly and was just as professional as any
surgery. Mine included insertion of a special lens called Toric
to correct astigmatism. With the extreme care necessary for
your situation, it will likely be somewhat less routine. I am
praying for you.
Regards, ecb3 - from the second gorgeous spring day in a
forecast string of four here in central Virginia, and supposed
to be unseasonably warm at 80.
-Earl BENNETT ('63)
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>>From: Bill SCOTT ('64)
Re: Eyesight
Bless you on your fight with your vision, Maren. Many Bombers
are sending positive thoughts your way.
[Thanks, Bill. Plan to finish "Light On a Distant
Hill" before my appointment on the 21st -- just in
case. Still looking forward to your next book. -Maren]
-Bill SCOTT ('64)
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>>From: Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
Frank [hubby] just had cataract surgery this past Tuesday. He
only needed the left eye done. No cloudiness in the right eye
at this time. There really isn't any downtime. From beginning
to end, it took about 2-21/2 hours. I don't really remember.
The actual surgery was about 20 minutes. Came out with a big
ol' bandage on his eye. He is taking 2 kinds of drops 4 times
per day. Don't know how long he has to do that. He sees the
ophthalmologist this Wednesday for a check up and then again
in a month. Only restriction at least until he sees the doctor
this week is that he can't lift anything heavy to put stress
on his eye. He had all this done thru the V.A.
-Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Kennewick
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: nothing lasts forever
Back in November, I was wishing a former partner (I use the
term loosely as I'll splane) whose b-day is 12 days before
mine an HB. She commented that it was a bad time for her to be
looking for a job. I inquired and she told me what she could
but then said "save all your old Lionel Sawyer & Collins stuff
as it may become valuable"... Since I no longer take the paper
(which means I pretty much don't go to funerals any more) and
don't watch local news, I essentially left it at that. But the
other day I got the latest bar mag and instead of casting it
in the pile I flipped thru the pages and saw that the former
managing partner (my age) and another old friend of mine (a bit
younger) had started their own partnership... all of a sudden,
a couple of other partnerships I had run into started to make
sense... I checked and sure enough, my old firm had dissolved
as of January 1, 2015. As I read a few articles I saw a picture
of my old Partner/Mentor, Sam Lionel sitting with the managing
partner of one of the Phoenix firms that had migrated to
Nevada... he too was an old friend of mine but several years
younger than I... it was kinda sad to see Sam at 95 working at
another firm. I remember back so many years ago as I left to
start a firm with another couple of guys... A year before, I
had asked one of the guys who was becoming a partner what the
"buy in" was... he was not supposed to tell, but he did say
that his first year would be over 100K and that was "interest
only"... crap... all I could think of was "what the hell do
you get for that???!" As the years passed and guys who Sam
wouldn't have given the time of day when they were just
"lawyers", began to be laterally hired because they were now
former Senators and such I saw more and more partners leaving
their money and bailing... all I could think of was all that
moola for nothing... so now the firm is gone and the shares are
worthless (they were always worthless... it's not like you can
transfer shares inna law firm)... kinda makes one's stomach
turn... I'm sure this has all been very interesting to you
all... but it really makes the analogy of the bucket of water
and removing one's fist and leaving no trace behind come
to life for me... in the end, all we have is our name and
reputation to leave and the hope that others remember us
fondly... OK OK I know this all sounds a bit morbid and I'm
sorry... it wasn't meant to be... Today is a big day for a guy
I enjoy greatly and am so glad to have become buds with (sorry
ECB3 ['63])... Oh sure he takes flak from Jimbeaux HAMILTON
('63) for not making this event or that event... but he is
certainly one of the good guys and I'm proud and glad to say
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Frank WHITESIDE ('63) on your special day, May
4, 2015!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Pat DORISS Trimble ('65)
Re: Col-Hi Ladies of '65 Lunch
WHEN: Friday, May 8th, 2015
TIME: 12:00--2:00 PM
WHERE: Hop-Jack's Restaurant, 2675 Queensgate Blvd, Richland
The May "Ladies of '65" Lunch will be this Friday at the new
Hop-Jack's Restaurant, which is located in the Vintner Square
complex at the intersection of Queensgate and Duportail in
south Richland.
If you're a Lady Bomber who graduated in 1965, we hope you'll
consider joining us! Our 50-Year Reunion is just a few months
away, and I'll have information to share with you about our
plans.
If you'd like to join us, have any questions, or need
directions to the restaurant, contact me!
-Pat DORISS Trimble ('65) ~ West Richland
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>>From: Lori SIMPSON Hogan ('70)
Good luck, Maren!
-Lori SIMPSON Hogan ('70)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/05/15
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3 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Memorial today:
David DOUGLAS ('62)
Helen CROSS ('62)
Ken STALEY ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patti COLE ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rance JONES ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janni WISE ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Allison ALTMAN ('00)
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>>From: David DOUGLAS ('62)
Maren, Going from one entry yesterday (which you had to write
yourself to have anything at all) to 16 today tells you how to
get a large response. But don't do that too often, please. We
need you! Best wishes for your surgery.
[Talked to a Bomber bud who also has keratoconus AND
cataracts. He is going to his eye doc for consultation
in just a few days... he'll let me know what his doc
says. -Maren]
-David DOUGLAS ('62) ~ Mesa, AZ
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Maren, As my husband has several rather severe eye problems
and is facing cataract and other eye surgery, we understand
the difficulties you are facing. We will be praying for you
that you will make the right decisions and come thru it all
with good eyesight.
with prayers to a fellow Spalding-Col-Hi (with a short
diversion for you in Christ the King)...
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Ken STALEY ('68)
Some years back, when I was writing grants for non-profits,
I did some work for the Washington Council Of The Blind. I
will confess to being absolutely ignorant of all the ways -
by nature and by disease - that a person can lose their
eyesight. I also gained a very healthy respect for people
who find themselves so afflicted. I won't say limited here
because the 200+ people I met at their convention were
anything but limited. I wish you well my pen-friend.
-Ken STALEY ('68)
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Bomber Memorial
>>Bill BETTENBERG ~ Class of 1958 ~ 1940 - 2015
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/06/15
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Pat UPSON ('49), Mike CLOWES ('54)
Karen COLE ('55), David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barbara KRAMER ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dwight BURKE ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Myrna BOLIN ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leo BUSTAD ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brad PUGH ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pam CORRADO ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tim MEEKER ('66)
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>>From: Pat UPSON Tervooren ('49)
Re: cataracts
I, too, am going in for cataract surgery ~~ on May 13th. First
eye and second to be done later. Along with you, I am a tad
nervous. Have retinal thinning and macular degeneration also.
Too bad we don't live close, maybe they would let us hold
hands, across two tables, for comfort!!! Best wishes to you and
Bomber prayers!
-Pat UPSON Tervooren ('49)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Trust Cinco de Mayo was not overdone; particularly in those
regions where such traditions are not known until very
recently. One tradition of this date that was not followed, and
I apologise for not doing it myself; and that would be wishing
Patti COLE ('52) a "Happy Birthday!" [on 5/5] Please accept
these belated greetings.
There is a Bomber Babe who celebrates such an occasion on
this day. She is a fellow classmate; and I don't recall if we
"interfaced" back in the day. I kinda think me might have,
but that was then. Didn't get a chance to talk to her at the
combined Club 40 Annual Meeting and The Class of '54's 60 year
reunion. Sorry about that.
So, I will now tip the ol' propeller beanie in honor of this
joyous occasion and wish Barbara KRAMER ('54) a "Happy
Birthday!"
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
there may be some additional snow in the mountains above
3500 feet
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>>From: Karen COLE Correll ('55)
Re: Boo Boo
Ok I did it again, forgot to send Patti's ('52) entry
yesterday. I didn't forget your birthday [on 5/5], just forgot
the "Public" entry. Anyway, Patti "Patootie," I know you had a
great day and finally got to open your gifts from your sisters
and brother. You are a great big sister even if it took several
years for me to realize this. We sure fought a lot when we were
kids. HaHa You are such a thoughtful, sweet, kind sister, how
come you were such a brat when you were 10? It couldn't have
been me!! I'm off to call you and apologize for not being more
timely.
We love you,
-Barb ('50), Karen ('55), Jackie and Judie ('63), John ('66)
-Karen COLE Correll ('55)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: friends n brothers n sisters of friends n...
... friends of friends and just being kids from Richland...
that's what it's all about... today, I've known one kid since
before school... n another kid since before that n another
since I was good friends with her sis ('65-RIP) and the hits
just keep comin' but there ain't nuthin' like bein' a Richland
kid... In fact, the other day I found a t-shirt that said
"Richland, where my story began"... I'm a sucker for Richland
stuff so I ordered me one... now after fillin' 12 bags of T-
shirts a few years back, most with the tags still on 'em, I've
been pretty careful of the shirts I buy... but hey... It's
Richland... sometimes I think Mary Lou WATKINS '('63) husband,
Van, is right about us being a cult... but then when ya come
from Hoquiam, I spoze anything over three is a crowd... I mean
just look at the turn out in the Sandstorm for Maren ('63&'64),
my bestex, when she told of her eye problems... we never
travel alone... we travel in groups... I remember in Jr Hi at
Chief Jo we used to walk several abreast down the hall... at
various times Mr. Barnard (math), Mr, Bernard (science) or both
would stop us and give us guff... they would make fun of us for
believing we were "different" and point out the fact that we
were dressed in what they called our "uniforms" ... that being
whatever was the popular style of the week/month or year... the
main difference being color... kids, I guess are pretty much
the same today except even in our wildest duck tail days no
matter how low we wore our pants (pretty much on our hip bones
since most of us never had butts) we never wore them so low
that almost all of our underwear showed... not sure how some
kids can even walk today... but as an old Marine Corps buddy
pointed out the other day... every generation seems to have to
push their parents as far as they can... music is a sure way to
do it... my mom never could get over the use of poetic license
in Rock n Roll... she would cringe and say "there's no such
thing as a duke of earl" and I could really get her with "red
blue jeans"... ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh yute! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Myrna
BOLIN ('63... keep wearin' those hats, Sweets), Leo BUSTAD
('64) and Brad PUGH ('66... had the first weimaraner I ever
saw) on your special day, May 6, 2015!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/07/15
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Gus KEENEY ('57), Margaret EHRIG ('61)
Shirley SHERWOOD ('62), Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
Corey MORRIS ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeff HARTMAN ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Diana BENNETT ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathy CLARK ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Laverne VANDENBERG ('76)
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>>From: Gus KEENEY ('57)
Re: Bill BETTENBERG ('58-RIP)
I always considered myself honored to be Bill's friend growing
up in Richland. Bill's parents always put up with my quirks!!!
One of my favorite memories was Bill's father taking the two
of us on a great summer vacation into BC and Alberta, Canada.
Banff Chairlift, Jasper, Lake Louise "The Famed Headwaters of
the mighty Columbia River" to name a few, of the great places
we visited!!!
God Speed, Bill.
Your Friend, Gus.
-Gus KEENEY ('57)
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>>From: Margaret EHRIG Dunn ('61)
Judy WILLOX ('61)
Pat DORISS Trimble ('65)
Betti AVANT ('69)
Re: All Bomber Lunch ~ aka Patti's All Bomber Lunch
To: All Richland/Col-Hi Bombers
No matter when you attended Richland/Col-Hi school; or
even if you left before graduation, you are welcome!
You're invited to join us at the All Bomber Lunch! Bring
your spouse, classmate, or a friend and join us to
celebrate Bomber Pride, friendship and memories. You can even
make new friends along the way!
WHEN: Saturday, May 9, 2014 (always 2nd Saturday)
TIME: We gather about noon or 12:30
WHERE: JD DINER, 3790 West Van Giesen, West Richland
(Second building on the right after crossing the
Yakima River Bridge.)
-Margaret EHRIG Dunn ('61)
-Judy WILLOX ('61)
-Pat DORISS Trimble ('65)
-Betti AVANT ('69)
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>>From: Shirley SHERWOOD Milani ('62)
David RIVERS ('65) brought up some fads that were popular when
we were kids. They seem pretty harmless when you look at what's
going on today. All the young women I see in the hair salons
today are absolutely covered in tattoos. Not just the black
ones but they look like they have the comics all over their
bodies. I see them in sun dresses in the summer and their
backs, arms, legs, necks, etc. are covered. But what really
freaks me out today are what the kids are doing to their ears.
Have you seen that? They are creating huge holes in their
earlobes and putting things in those lobes (I guess) to keep
them from growing back. What's with that????? What happens when
these kids 'grow up' and look for jobs, have kids of their own,
etc.? Makes duck tail haircuts, skinny belts, jeans slung
somewhat low look pretty tame.
-Shirley SHERWOOD Milani ('62)
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>>From: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
Re: My Laptop problems
MyComputerWorks.com (MCW) worked on my compter for several
houors today (5/6/15) to try to correct some problems I've been
having. What the tech told me is that my "spin up" hard drive
is getting ready to crash and that I should replace it "now"
with a new 500 GB Solid State Hard drive. I'll need to order
the new hard drive and wait for a CD with the Win7 operating
system to come from MCW... use the computer sparingly in the
meantime... can I even do that? MCW will help me get the new
solid state hard drive and Win7 operating system installed and
they'll also help REinstall all the software... UGH... MIGHT
miss a few Sandstorms in the meantime.
-Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA
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>>From: Corey MORRIS ('66)
It's been a delight to discover the Sandstorm! It's now part
of my morning media/coffee blitz. Thank you to all.
-Corey MORRIS ('66)
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6 Bombers sent stuff and Memorial INFO today
Don LYALL ('52), Mike CLOWES ('54)
Janet TYLER ('61), Jeanie WALSH ('63)
David RIVERS ('65), Pam EHINGER ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Betty BELL ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim McKEOWN ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim McFALL ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dennis BARR ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Doug RATHBUN ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patty DE LA BRETONNE ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike HOGAN ('70)
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>>From: Don LYALL ('52)
Re: Maren's Computer
Maybe we ought to take up w collection to help fix Maren's
computer.
-Don LYALL ('52)
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[Thanks, Don, got the solid state hard drive
today (5/7).. Supposed to be here tomorrow. Wonder
if the Win7 CD will be here by then. -Maren]
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Sure hope this makes it in time, what with the impending hard-
drive crash. Those are not fun.
At any rate, this is the day that we celebrate the birth of
one James McKEOWN ('53). The usual rituals will apply. Now,
for some reason totally unfathomable to the both of us, we
knew each other back in the day. Hey, we even "thesped"
together for at least one year. Recently we meet at the
Club 40 Annual Meeting. As "they" say, have a good one.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where,
according to the weather guessers, Mother's Day will be
nice, with rain to follow late in the evening and
continue for the next few days after.
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>>From: Janet TYLER ('61)
Re: Wishing you the best outcome possible
Hi Maren,
Hope this reaches you before your computer 'croaks'.
I have gotten overwhelmed with "LIFE" recently and was just now
catching up with back issues.
Sorry to hear of your upcoming eye surgery and accompanying
complications. You've received loving, caring messages of hope
and I want to add mine. I'll be eager to hear any updates that
you chose to share.
My thoughts are with you and I'm wishing you the best outcome
possible.
Janet in Richland (class of '61)
-Janet TYLER ('61)
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>>From: Jeanie WALSH (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Computer Problems
Hi Maren, Sorry to hear about your computer. Do you need any
financial assistance to get the one you are looking at?
I would be happy to help out.
-Barbra Williamson, aka Jeanie WALSH (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Simi Valley, CA where we are having June Gloom
Home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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[Thanks, Jeanie... ordered the solid state hard drive
today (5/7)... they SAY it'll be here tomorrow. We'll
see. Wonder if the Win7 CD will be here by then.. -
Maren]
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: fond memories
It's funny... time, space and dimension are no impediment to
the bonds of Richland... after not seeing him since Col-Hi, I
am back in touch with my best friend from Spalding... he has
been in and out of the hospital since his heart surgery a few
weeks ago and now has some sort of infection in his bones!!?...
so prayers for Craig DAVIS ('65) are always a good thing...
Terry DAVIS ('65) has been hitting baseball games with Gary
WEBB ('64) and the Divine Ms. HOFF ('64) for the last few
weeks... idle hands and all that... I was just telling an old
girlfriend from Oklahoma about our little paper... it started
out just checking on her because the news talked about storms
near Norman... we haven't seen each other in several years tho
we used to see each other all the time... I was on the Board of
space Camp and she was the head space cadet in charge... a
PhD and quite famous in Oklahoma for her charter schools and
contributions to education there... as always, I tell people
Richlanders are related and if one of us gets cut, we all
bleed... I'm sure everyone I have ever met has heard these
stories so many times they run when they see me coming... I
know the delinquents know the history of Richland in and out...
musta been really boring when HEIDLEBAUH ('65), Denny JOHNSON
('62wb) and I were all together at one time... which was
often... today I remember a guy I met on SS and became good
buds with over the years... once he and all his old Air Force
buddies were having a reunion from their time in Germany... he
needed authentic German beer with the ceramic tops so I went to
a client and bought all he had... I've known the Bomber-babe
forever and always hope to get a chance to see her when I am
in Richland... one cool thing about our town... there are only
so many places to go so you are bound to see lots of old
friends (that are NOT old of course... it's just a figure of
speech)... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Pete OVERDAHL ('60-RIP) and Patty de
la BRITONE ('65) on your special day, May 8, 2015!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Maren, Dang!! First your eyes, now your PC!! Can we as Bombers
help with $$$ for the new hard drive? With out you we wouldn't
have our Sandstorm!!
Thank You & God Bless You for all that you do for Our Beloved
Sandstorm!!
Bombers Rule
Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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END: NOT a Memorial - only INFO today
Re: Bob DeSOTO ('67-RIP)
Memorial will be May 9, 2015, at 2:00pm at Events at Sunset
Event Center (915 Bypass Highway). Celebration of Life
following the service at Ray's Golden Lion at 1353 GWWay.
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Norma LOESCHER ('53), Carol CARSON ('60)
Mike BRADY ('61), Donna NELSON ('63)
Gary BEHYMER ('64), Marsha GOSLIN ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry LUKINS ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim STULL ('62wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Bill & Mary BAILEY ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom TEEPLE ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Val TRENT ('70)
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>>From: Norma LOESCHER Boswell ('53)
Re: Belated Happy Birthday, Jim McKEOWN ('53)
If any Bomber birthday should never be forgotten, it's Jim
McKEOWN's. Jim has bled green and gold for 80 years?yet he has
more than enough of that colorful fluid on tap to last until
the good Lord calls him home. You will find Jim at every Club
40 function available. He drives to the Tri-Cities from
Sacramento, CA with his beautiful wife, my WSU sorority sister
Edna McKeown (NAB, but my class recognized her as an Honorary
Bomber at our 50-year Reunion).
Public speaker extraordinaire, Jim entertained for a half-hour
at Charlie GANT's ('53-RIP) funeral and emceed our 60-year
Reunion, held always in conjunction with Club 40. I thank him
from the bottom of my heart for being a true friend. Edna
treated him at his favorite Italian restaurant on May 8.
Bomber cheers,
-Norma LOESCHER Boswell ('53) ~ in warm, sunny Richland
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>>From: Carol CARSON Renaud ('60)
Re: The Darned Computer
I agree with those suggesting a fund to compensate Maren for
the new hard drive (and if that doesn't work - maybe a new
laptop). I'm in for either - - - Maren, can we assist?
-Carol CARSON Renaud ('60) ~ Lynnwood, WA where the weather
will be spectacular all weekend
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>>From: Mike BRADY ('61)
Mary Jane BRADY Wagner ('63-RIP)
Sad news?My sister, Mary Jane BRADY Wagner ('63-RIP) passed
away last night [5/7/15]. About 3 weeks ago she was walking
a large dog. The dog jerked quickly and she twisted her legs
while trying to control him. As a result, she fractured both
legs. They were casted and she was not able to move much.
Apparently blood accumulated in her leg due to inactivity
and a clot broke off and went into her heart. Mary Jane was
the kindest person I ever knew. She had many friends. We will
miss her. Life is fragile.
-Mike BRADY ('61)
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>>From: Donna NELSON ('63)
Driving home from subbing a week in kindergarten I don't know
why I thought of what sayings I heard as a child and wondered
if we all did like "eat, there are starving people in China"
or "if you stick your tongue out, a crow will poop on it" or
my uncle said (not to me!) "You sound like a man with a paper
butt" and..."You're as worthless as tits on a boar" (maybe
to me!!). There were more but can't remember all because I'm
relaxing with wine and need to muster up courage to go back
into the classroom for 3 more days.
And Maren, You just need to increase our donation. I know all
who read daily or whatever and whenever will gladly help out.
-Donna NELSON ('63)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Maren
Maren... for those who enjoy paying it forward, what is your
mailing address?
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: Marsha GOSLIN Brehm ('65) and Gary Brehm (KHS '64)
We just mailed a check today to Maren to cover our Sandstorm
dues and to help with her computer upgrade. Hope other Bombers
will do the same! Thanks again, Maren, for all you do for us.
We're also sending thoughts and prayers for your upcoming eye
surgery.
-Marsha GOSLIN Brehm ('65) and Gary Brehm (KHS '64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/10/15
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Tim SMYTH ('62)
Dennis HAMMER ('64)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chuck LOLLIS ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don ANDREWS ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: LeeAnne HARDING ('83)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Suzanne CHRISTENSEN ('85)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dwayne BUSSMAN ('98)
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>>From: Tim SMYTH ('62)
Re: What's a phone book?
I was with my 11 year old granddaughter, Hannah, the other day
and mentioned that I was going to look for something in the
phone book. She asked "What's a phone book?"
My, times are changing and not always for the better.
-Tim SMYTH ('62)
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Re: Mary Jane BRADY Wagner ('63-RIP)
Sad news indeed. I was in Mechanical Drawing class with her,
but I don't remember if it was for one or two years. I never
saw her again after she graduated. Seems like soon after the
Class of 1963 graduation Dan HOOPER ('64-RIP) and I were
driving around town goofing off like we did a lot of Saturdays
and were in the part of town she lived. We knew the house where
she lived although had never been there (at least I hadn't) and
decided we would drop in and see her. We stopped and when we
knocked on the door her mother (we assume it was her mother)
came to the door we asked to see Mary Jane. "Oh, she's not
here... she joined the Army." I think both our jaws dropped.
It seems like in the last two years a number of people have
passed I went to school with, was in the Navy with, worked
with, or were related to. Learned a cousin had passed when his
funeral card came with a Christmas card from his sister last
December. Thing that puzzles me is why he was buried in a
National Cemetery. The last time I talked to him he told me he
had bought a plot in what is now called "Lee's Summit
Historical Cemetery" in Lee's Summit, MO. We have a lot of
family buried in that cemetery from the late 1800s until 2005.
Some of them are buried near the old outlaw Cole Younger.
Interesting thing, for me anyway, is that in his later years
Cole Younger lived in Lee's Summit selling headstones. Good
chance some of the family's headstones were bought from him. I
can think of several possible reasons he was not buried there,
but I also thought, maybe it was best to just not bring it up.
To: Donna NELSON ('63)
I think I always heard it as the "starving people in India."
When I was told I had to finish my food because of the starving
people in India I would always say, "Well give it them then."
Those sayings seem to go into my subconscious and stay there
until they are needed, but I do remember one from Navy days.
When someone would say "If... ," we had one guy would always
say, "If a frog had wings he wouldn't bump his ass so much."
Something I have a tendency to do is if I hear a word miss-
pronounced in a funny way I file that away in my subconscious
and use it. In the '50s there was a TV show where an actress
used the word "foo-bert" while wondering why someone would name
their child after a nut, and then miss-pronounce it.
Hazelnut/Filbert... I only vaguely remember how it was said,
but I still call those nuts "foo-berts."
To: Maren SMYTH ('63 and '64)
Donation is in the mail. It ain't much, but I guess every
little bit helps.
[Every little big helps, Dennis.. thanks. -Maren]
-Dennis HAMMER ('64) ~ I was taught to respect my elders. It's
just getting harder to find them.
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: The Name Game
Let's do Lincoln... let's not... I've always thought some
people just had cool names from the get go... the Bomber
Birthday dude is one of those guys... much as I've always
thought Doug. Bart, and Belva LONGMORE ('61, '64, and '66) had
cool names... in the delinquents we have Ronnie Defazio (NAB),
but his sister's name isn't Laverne... we also have a guy
whose name screams out Hockey... Vince Lombardi... or is it
baseball... soccer? Oh who cares... anyway... you get the
picture... names can be way cool... unless, as with the Tooter,
you can't pronounce your name real fast... for some reason that
has always been the case with my name... if I try to say
it fast I get tongue tied... now I can say it fast if I put
"Joseph" in the middle, but I'd never do that because then it
sounds like my mom is mad at me... I can't count the times I've
heard those three names strung together in a very unpleasant
way... but today's guy is one of those guys I've become close
to over the years... he has even enriched my music collection a
time or two... for which I have been quite grateful... we don't
see each other often, but that doesn't stand in the way of
our friendship... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Chuck LOLLIS ('64) on your
special day, May 10, 2015... and by-the-way... don't try and
use a torch to light alla those candles on the cake at once...
One cup cake... one candle is sufficient!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
Basketball?
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[Try FOOTBALL!! HA! You knew that, right? -Maren]
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Tom VERELLEN ('60), David DOUGLAS ('62)
Donni CLARK ('63), Duane LEE ('63)
Jim HAMILTON ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill McCUE ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Colleen BROWNE ('66wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob DANA ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave DORAN ('72)
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>>From: Tom VERELLEN ('60)
To: Mike BRADY ('61) and Carol BRADY ('60)
What a shocker to read about Mary Jane's passing. In my minds
eye she is still the dark haired beauty laughing and joking in
our neighbors' yard from some few years ago. A treasured
memory. My thoughts are for you.
-Tom VERELLEN ('60)
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>>From: David DOUGLAS ('62)
I'm having a miserable time reading after my cataract surgery
on my right eye. With my glasses my right eye is so blurry it
interferes with my good left eye. To read I have to put a patch
over my right eye. If I read very long when I take the patch
off I can't get my eyes to coordinate again, since the right
eye is too blurry to match the image with my left eye. I had my
eye refraction for a new lens last Wednesday. The technician
warned me that when the new lens arrives it may magnify what
I'm seeing, making it slightly larger than the left eye. It
turns out I'm nearsighted in my left eye, but the new lens in
my right makes it slightly farsighted. The left eye isn't ready
for surgery yet. When I don't wear a patch over my right eye,
my brain eventually begins to ignore it, which also makes it
hard to coordinate my eyes. My dad had that problem when he
was a watchmaker. He used a loop magnifier for his right eye
to see the tiny parts he worked with, and eventually his left
eye began wandering. The optometrist gave him exercises to do
to get them working together again.
To: Donna NELSON ('63)
I knew it as, "Eat that. Children in China would love to have
that to eat." My older brother Walker DOUGLAS ('57) once
replied, when he didn't want to eat the crust on his bread,
"Why don't we wrap it up and send it to them?" That was
probably the last time Mom said it.
When I was teaching at Tianjin University in China I liked to
show my Audio-Visual class movies with some connection with
China. One was the western "High Noon," starring Gary Cooper
and Grace Kelly. In it the hotel clerk tells the sheriff's wife
(Grace Kelly), "I wouldn't leave town today for all the tea in
China." I saw the 2000 remake of the movie, which substituted
"all the gold in California." It wasn't the same, especially
without the theme song of the original, "Do Not Forsake Me, O
My Darlin'".
One of the movies I showed that I couldn't find any China
connection was "Legally Blonde." When it got to the scene
where the girls were getting their nails done as therapy for
a disappointment, the class began laughing. I asked, "What's
funny about that scene?" "They're (the manicurists) speaking
Guangdong Province (as kids we knew it as Canton) dialect."
Since the scene took place in southern California, I had
assumed they were Hispanic and hadn't paid any attention to
what they were saying.
To: Tim SMYTH ('62)
I had a similar experience when someone from a younger
generation asked me how to find a business's phone number.
"Call Information." "Call what?"
-David DOUGLAS ('62) ~ Mesa, AZ
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>>From: Donni CLARK Dunphy ('63)
Re: Mary Jane BRADY Wagner ('63-RIP)
Mary Jane was a dear friend of mine in 8th and 9th grade. We
had such fun doing goofy fun things, spending nights together,
laughing till all hours, playing card games with her brother
Mick and friends. In high-school we were separated and we never
seemed to bump into each other much again. But I will always
treasure the memories of those jr. high days that I shared with
such a fun, sweet friend! This was so sad to hear.
I was practically raised with sayings... some that drove
messages home! Like... "Marry someone where you know the nickel
is coming from"... "Love flies out the window, when poverty
comes in the door"... "We don't air our dirty laundry out on
the line" ... just to name a few. My favorite one was one my
grandma taught me though, "Find a penny, pick it up, all day
long you'll have good luck!" To this day if I see a penny
laying on the ground I have to pick it up because I loved my
grandma So Much and it just gives me a happy memory of her.
Sadly some of those other sayings did affect my life in other
ways.
God bless to all have a great day. It has been so beautiful in
the gorge... actually a little warm for Spring, but it is
beautiful... the roadies are in bloom along with many other
wild flowers and my iris's are so beautiful out there waving
their pretty heads!
-Donni CLARK Dunphy (the Golden Class of '63)
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>>From: Duane LEE ('63)
Had to threaten Maren with dire consequences but at last pried
her home address out of her. My check is in the mail to defer
some of your dedicated expenses. This should be tax deductible
since it is to support such a charitable cause. HA!! Thanks so
much Maren for all you do and Happy Mother's Day to you from
all of us Bombers that you cheer up every day.
-Duane LEE ('63)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Re: Bomber Girls Gone Wild
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Ham/150511-GirlsInPort.jpg
Deirdre JOHNSON ('65), Debbie LYONS ('65), and the Forever
Young and Always Lovely Miss Nancy ('65), celebrating Mothers
Day at the Terre Dei Dogi In Festa in Portogruaro. They've got
two more weeks to make more friends.
-jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Gloria ADAMS ('54), Mike CLOWES ('54)
David DOUGLAS ('62), Shirley COLLINGS ('66)
Pam EHINGER ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAYS Today: NONE
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>>From: Gloria ADAMS Fulcher ('54)
Please publish you home address so we may help with expenses.
Thank you,
-Gloria ADAMS Fulcher ('54)
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Maren Smyth
161 Briant Street
Gretna, LA 70056
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
There was only one thing of note on today's Bomber Calendar;
something I feel the public should be warned about: The John
Ball Kids are having lunch today. I'm not saying that the
cleaning crews should be standing by, but it might be helpful.
Oh, yes, on Friday next the Girls of '54 are meeting for lunch
at Rosy's; attendance may be taken.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
the nice weekend weather is over.
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>>From: David DOUGLAS ('62)
This is a long shot, I know, but I'm going to ask anyway.
I'm looking for the name of a Revolutionary War poem printed in
two of our English anthologies either sophomore and junior
years or junior and senior I can't remember which two years.
The poem satirized the English army, especially the generals.
The line I remember in the first book said the general was "in
his tent a-snoring." The same line in the second book said the
general was "in his tent ........."
I couldn't think of anything objectionable about the word
'snoring' that would need censoring. I went to the public
library and rummaged through the poetry books until I found the
same poem, unedited. You already know what the censored word
was, but I was rather naïve back then. (If you don't know I
find that hard to believe, Bombers are so intelligent e-mail
me and I'll tell you.)
Anyway, I want to mention the poem in a novel and of course I
don't remember the title. Is there anyone out there who either
knows or can locate the poem with that line?
-David DOUGLAS ('62) ~ Mesa, AZ
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: '66 Ladies Lunch
WHEN: Friday, May 15, 2015
TIME: 12:30
WHERE: Twigs at Columbia Center
If you are a lady from the class of '66 please join your other
classmates. As I need to confirm the reservations by Wednesday,
May 13, please let me know if you will be able to attend ASAP.
Thank you so much ~
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
All those funny saying brought lots of good memories back! My
Grandma Jan would say, "Find a penny pick it up & pass it on,
get twice the luck!!
Mothers Day was Fantastic! I went with my Mom & sister & her
family to my daughter's home in Tumwater. We went to Ocean
Shores on Saturday, the weather was very warm & the sun was
shining! Momma & I sat in the sun & got some good rays!! Came
back with some tan on my legs!! We stopped and got some fresh
halibut, salmon, sturgeon! Took home some smoked oysters to
hubby. We cooked all the fish, it was very very good, oh don't
forget the clam chowder!! It was the best ever Mother's Day!
Bombers Rule!
Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67!!)
P.S. the check is in the mail!! Thanks for all that you
have done for The Bombers & Sandstorm!!
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/13/15
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Doreen HALLENBECK ('51), Carol CARSON ('60)
Duane LEE ('63), Jim HAMILTON ('63)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Peggy STULL ('64)
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>>From: Doreen HALLENBECK Waldkoetter ('51)
Re: Gene Waldkoetter (RIP)
On April 15, 2015, my dear husband of 61 years went home to
the Lord. Though he wasn't a full-fledged Bomber, he was a
Bomber through and through. Gene Waldkoetter was the most
loving, patient, caring Christian person in the world. He
greatly enjoyed driving our daughter Gale ('72) and her
friends to out-of-town Bomber ball games. Yes, there is a
big void in my heart at the moment, however, he is free
from his numerous medical issues.
Re: Martha "Markey" LEAROCK Keinath ('51-RIP)
Then yesterday I received a phone call from the son of a '51
Bomber, Martha "Markey" LEAROCK Keinath saying that she passed
away on May 11th. Markey lived in Newark, Ohio.
-Doreen HALLENBECK Waldkoetter ('51) ~ Green Valley, AZ
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>>From: Carol CARSON Renaud ('60)
Steve CARSON ('58)
Re: Puget Sound Bomber Luncheon
Puget Sound area Bomber luncheon for anyone in the area:
DATE: Saturday, May 30, 2015
TIME: 11:30am
PLACE: Scott's Bar and Grill, 8115 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds
http://www.scottsbarandgrill.com/
RSVP: if you plan to attend so we can reserve enough space.
-Carol CARSON Renaud ('60)
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Duane LEE ('63)
There is a new McDonald's going in right across the street
from the Spudnut Shop on Williams. Richland now will have
four McDonald's. Progress????? I say - bring back Johnny's
Delicatessen.
-Duane LEE ('63)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Re: Jimbeaux's Angels in St. Marks Square
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Ham/150513-JimbeauxAngels.jpg
-jimbeaux
BLOG: http://www.rtn2belpaese.blogspot.com/
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Glad we have Bomber-babes
Wow, a buddy of mine went to an all boys school in Chicago...
he said they have never had a reunion and he only has spoken to
one of his classmates in 55 years... dang... I honestly can't
imagine going to school without Bomber-babes... Of course my
view of the entire purpose of going to High School was to meet
Bomber-babes and walk them from class to class... oh sure,
there were other activities that took up some school time...
like rolling pennies down the isle in study hall (that activity
ended when they built the "new" school around the class of
'65)... and wandering down to the handball court to catch a
smoke or two... and I found the daily trip to Zip's at noon a
pretty fun activity... and then flirting did take up a good bit
of class time... but without bomber-babes I'm afraid only the
rolling pennies and smoking would have survived as activities I
actively enjoyed... and what about mixers and sock hops... what
about Hi-Spot... dang without bomber-babes we'da been relegated
to drinking, smoking, fighting neighboring towns and drags...
what a dismal existance... As Tommy Steele would have said in
his role as Og, in Finian's rainbow; "Doooooom and gloooom!"
But thank goodness we did not have to suffer the slings and
arrows of no Bomber-babes including today's HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
Peggy STULL ('64) on your special day, May 13, 2015!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/14/15
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5 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Memorial today:
Mary TRIEM ('47), Don LYALL ('52)
Marsha GOSLIN ('65), Rick VALENTINE ('68)
Brad WEAR ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Claudia STOFFEL ('68wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Randal SOUTHAM ('82)
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>>From: Mary TRIEM Mowery ('47)
Re: Registration for annual bash
OK, I have to admit that I am technically challenged == I can't
find the link to print out the registration form for the Club40
bash of 2015. Please advise.
Thanks,
-Mary TRIEM Mowery (a '47 Bomber) ~ Richland
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[Look for the 2015 form in the next DustStorm and
the webmaster will get that added to the website
"soon". -Maren]
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>>From: Don LYALL ('52)
[This SOUNDS like it's from Don's wife, Joann. -Maren]
Just wanted you to know about Don Lyall of "52" and his
fight with pulmonary fibrosis. He is on very and new powerful
medicine that we hope will slow down this disease. Big deal
for him is sunburning... Has to wear high dosage of sunblock
and long sleeves and gloves but has managed to just peel and
keep on trucking. He is quite the guy.
-Don LYALL ('52)
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>>From: Marsha GOSLIN Brehm ('65)
Re: $$$$
Hey all you Bombers out there! If a Lion can send Maren a
donation to help with her computer problems, certainly more
of you who enjoy your daily Sandstorm can help out, too!
Marsha GOSLIN Brehm ('65) and I sent our contribution in last
week and Maren has already received it and thanked graciously
by email.
Come on Bombers, let us see your Green and Gold spirit and get
on the bandwagon!!
-Gary Brehm ('64 KHS) and Marsha GOSLIN Brehm ('65)
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>>From: Rick VALENTINE ('68)
Re: Spokane Bomber Lunch
WHEN: Saturday May, 16, 2015
TIME: Coffee at 11:30 AM Lunch around 12:00 Noon
WHERE: The Hillside Inn Restaurant,
3001 N. Nevada St. in North Spokane.
Come and join us for lunch, All Bombers their families and
friends are welcome, the more the merrier. (this is an all
class gathering, all class years are welcome)
Out of Towners welcome... See You There...
Any Questions or need directions contact me...
-Rick VALENTINE ('68)
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>>From: Brad WEAR ('71)
Re: This Week
I know my WSU Sig Ep cohort in crime Ray STEIN ('64) loves
these so here ya go.
The date for every day this week can be read the same forwards
and backwards. Welcome to palindrome week!
5/10/15
5/11/15
5/12/15
5/13/15
5/14/15
5/15/15
5/16/15
5/17/15
-Brad WEAR ('71) ~ in rainy wet Dallas, TX
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Bomber Memorial
>>Bev BRANDT Cook ~ Class of 1961 ~ 1943 - 2015
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/15/15
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim RUSSELL ('58), Louise HARTCORN ('63)
David RIVERS ('65), Yvonne LING ('75)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan BIRGE ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pam ROBINSON ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilyn SWAN ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steven McCOLLEY ('64)
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>>From: Jim RUSSELL ('58)
Re: dining in Tri-Cities
I'm looking for some input from you local (Tri-City) Bombers.
Mid-June, the Grand Lodge of Washington (Masons) will be
holding its annual communication at the Three River Convention
Center in Kennewick. 20 or so of our delegates and spouses
from my Lodge in Seattle always have dinner as a group
Saturday evening at these conventions, needing to eat
sometime after 5pm and finishing dinner in time to get
back to the convention site by 8pm for the installation
of next year's officers.
I'm looking for a recommendation for a good restaurant that
will hold a party of 20-25 for dinner (steak/fish/veggie type
menu) in the Tri-Cities, preferably in Kennewick.
Cheers,
-Jim RUSSELL ('58) ~ Mountlake Terrace, WA
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>>From: Louise HARTCORN Graversen ('63)
Re: Looking for a book
I am looking for the book:
"Mara, Daughter of the Nile" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw C 1953.
It is for a Bomber friend who will turn 70 this summer. It was
her favorite book when we went to Marcus Whitman and it would
be a real treat if I could find a copy.
-Louise HARTCORN Graversen ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Time ta raise a little Hell
Awwwwwwwwwright you Bad Kats and Kitties out there, it's the
Tooter cummin' acha from high in the sky blastin' twenty-five
trillion watts a power with pounds a sounds n stacks a wax...
now maybe it's just cuz I been listenin' to Johnny, Waylon,
Willie, Kris, Hank III, and David Allen all day, but the
Tooter's inna mood to start sumthin'... now I know there's a
bomber-babe havin' a birthday and I promise I won't ferget, but
I need ta call on alla you Bombers out there to mosey on over
by the Bomber-bowl (Sorry Fran but it'll always be Col-Hi and
the Bomber Bowl) and check out the Lone Tree on the south
side... Now I know in my heart of hearts that nearly every one
of you who has made the drive from Monterey to Santa Barbara
or visa versa on the PCH has taken a picture of the "lone
Cypress"... I mean I got at least 10 myself and sure they
pretty much all look alike, me bein' such a fine photographer
and all... kinda like how I used to stop at Cholame at the
intersection of Hwys 41 and 46 till the nasties totally
destroyed the James Dean Memorial... it's just something ya
do... now that tree on the PCH ain't doin' nobody no harm and
it would never occur me nor anybody else to cut it down... at
least I hope not... well the same goes for the Lone Tree at the
south end of the bomber Bowl... but it has recently come to my
attention that the Federal Gubmint under the auspices of The
Bonneville Power Administration has taken it upon itself to
determine that the Lone Tree is interfering with power lines
on the South Side of the Bomber Bowl... now I have it on
the authority of the professional eye of a Prominent Bomber
Architect ('65), that the Lone Tree is nowhere near interfering
with those power lines and would not be for a good number of
years, if ever. Now of course there are ways to prune trees and
if Richland ever catches up to the rest of the world, there
will be no above ground power lines before the tree gets a
whole lot bigger... but in flexing its muscles, the Gubmint has
ordered the Richland School District to remove the beautiful,
landmark Lone Tree... now if you are wondering how the tree
could be a landmark I am willing to testify that it was under
the Lone Tree where I first kissed every single girl I ever
dated in Richland... now all kidding aside... I assume the
Gubmint has a limited easement for its power lines but if the
tree ain't doin' no harm it's time for you Bombers to rise up
and tell the Gubmint "hell no it won't go!" As Kris would say,
we need to beat the devil! Film at 11:00 (I expect to get it
tomorrow).
Of course, I also need to wish an HB to one of my favorite
bomber-babes... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Marilyn SWAN ('63) on your
special day, May 14, 2015!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Yvonne LING Deshayes ('75)
Re: '75 in '15 ~ 40 Year Reunion
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1586428484948274/
WHEN: July 17 & 18, 2015
FRIDAY, July 17, 2015
~Golf Tournament Shot Gun Start at 8:30 am
$65.00 per person includes cart
Horn Rapids Golf Course, 2800 Clubhouse Lane, Richland
Purchase lunch after the tournament in the clubhouse
~Social Shilo Inn, 6pm 11pm, $20/person
50 Comstock Street, Richland, WA 99352
Hors d'oeuvres included and cash bar.
SATURDAY, July 18, 2015
~Tour of RHS Tentatively 9:30 am ~ FREE
Details to be announced Friday night at Social
~Spudnuts, coffee and OJ will be available
~Buffet Dinner, Cash Bar and Entertainment, $40/person
Shilo Inn at 6:30 pm 12 am
~Comedian Brad UPTON ('74) will be performing
There is a block of rooms at $99/night available at the Shilo
Inn, call 509-946-4661, the rate is good for 3 days before and
3 days after the event.
We need advance payment for events you will be attending by
July 1st, 2015. There are two ways to pay:
~Mail check: Tina EMMONS Rice - ask Tina for snail address
~PayPal pay Family & Friends, tinaerice@gmail.com.
Any questions contact Tina EMMONS Rice or Yvonne LING Deshayes
-Yvonne LING Deshayes ('75)
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Steve CARSON ('58)
Ruth MILES ('59), Diane DAVENPORT ('62)
Earl BENNETT ('63), Joe FORD ('63)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sandy JONES ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave McDANIELS ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy KLEINPETER ('67)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Here we are at Armed Forces Day. If you know someone who has
or is serving in the Armed Forces: Give him or her a hug and
a hearty thank you. This may or may not include the Junior
Gyrene (AKA Tooter); it would depend if he has come out of
his Wolfman mode. If he has, it would be alright to shake his
hand and say "Thanks"; if not, run for the nearest exit.
I certainly hope the hard-drive issue has been settled as
there have been no disruptions in service. The eyeball thing
is a different matter entirely.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
weather guessers are claiming our low-pressure systems
are creating havoc in the mid-west.
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
"Mara, daughter of the Nile" is available at Amazon for $6.99
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Ruth MILES Bruns ('59)
To:: Louise HARTCORN Graversen ('63) and others
I am a big fan of two used book sellers,
http://www.alibris.com/
and http://www.abebooks.com/ to find books.
Check out either of these and expect to find what you're
looking for at a good price.
Still reading after all these years,
-Ruth MILES Bruns ('59) ~ Goldendale, WA where spring is
definitely under way
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>>From: Diane DAVENPORT ('62)
To: Louise HARTCORN Graversen ('63)
It's available on Amazon for about $3.
-Diane DAVENPORT ('62)
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>>From: Earl BENNETT ('63)
Re David, David, David - you know better!
Driving from Monterey to Santa Barbara (or vice versa), one (or
you) would not pass the Lone Cypress or take a picture of it -
unless you meant "the Monterey Peninsula" and started or ended
at Pebble Beach and paid the entry fee for the 17-Mile Drive
(do your remember the breath-taking hole on - I think - the
Pebble Beach golf course where the golfers shot over the 17-
Mile Drive onto a green nearly surrounded by Pacific Ocean
water?). My year at the Defense Language Institute/Foreign
Language Center on the Presidio of Monterey (1965-66) included
many such drives and picture-taking, even after the toll
booths were set up but a lowly A3C/A2C (a few years after I was
separated, the Air Force eliminated those ranks because "there
are no second-class or third-class Airmen") couldn't afford the
toll, so my motorcycle found a short dirt path into the elite
residential district above the Presidio that was directly
connected to said 17-Mile Drive.
Regards, ecb3 - from strolling down a beautiful memory lane
while enjoying perfect spring weather in Central Virginia.
-Earl BENNETT ('63)
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>>From: Joe FORD ('63)
To:: Louise HARTCORN Graversen ('63)
Re: book: "Mara, Daughter of the Nile"
Hi, Louise and everyone;
Amazon has a 1985 imprint of Eloise Jarvis McGraw's "Mara,
Daughter of the Nile." It's not the 1953 imprint, but it's
available for $6.99. Try following this link.
Hope this works for you.
Warmest regards
-Joe FORD ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: nuther wonnerful Bomber-babe
Well, so far "The Tree" is still standing... Mr. Tech sent me
a DAT file of the tree but I couldn't open it with my limited
knowledge of computers...when I have a minute I will figure it
out...Shirley Haskins( '66) came to my rescue, however and sent
me several pix...thanks kiddo....
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Riv/150516-tree.jpg
Thinking of the Bomber Bowl did remind me of how those Roster
Pill commercials are getting more and more... uhhhh what's the
word... provocative? Now, they show a couple at a football game
and say you shouldn't have to stop what you are doing and find
a rest room when that "feeling" hits you... so next time you
feel some bumping going on next to you in the stands... give
em room! Anyway, if you wanna let the Gubmint know you don't
want the tree removed call:
Craig Fusoral at the BPA at 509 571-7994!
So now HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Sandy JONES ('65) on your special day,
May 16, 2015!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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6 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Memorial today:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Ann BISHOP ('56)
Louise HARTCORN ('63)
Roy BALLARD ('63) and Nancy ERLANDSON ('67)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Garth WHEELER ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike BRADY ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Betsy FOX ('63)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Just as the Armed Forces Day festivities are winding down;
it is time for another type of celebration. That's right
"kiddies"; it's Birthday Time! Actually, it should be a Bomber
Birthday for one particular member of The Class of '54. I knew
this guy back in the day. That being said, I hadn't laid eyes
on him until The Class celebrated the 60-year reunion last
September. Heard that he had turned accountant, oh well, at
least he's not a "legal eagle". Nor do I think he had an
"Excellent Adventure" with Wayne FISHER ('54). On that somewhat
dull note, it's time to tip the ol' propeller beanie and shout
"Happy Birthday!" to Garth WHEELER ('54). Keep workin' at it,
guy, we'll hit 80 eventually.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
the weather continues.
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>>From: Ann BISHOP Ousley ('56)
With the talk of some of the commercials on T.V., I'm glad I
only watch the news on secular T.V.!!! DISH gives me a lot of
Christian networks that DON'T assault my eyes, ears or senses!
-Ann BISHOP Ousley ('56)
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>>From: Louise HARTCORN Graversen ('63)
Re: "Mara, Daughter of the Nile"
Thank you for the response to the location of the book,
"Mara, Daughter of the Nile". I found the book. As I said
I was looking for the book for a friend's 70th birthday.
After the plea was put out I heard for Susan KINNEY Wood ('63)
who said "Louise, you already gave me that book. Hard copy,
cover copyright 1953 and all"! So much for my memory. It turns
out that while being a school librarian for my entire career I
had run across the book in a school and "borrowed" it for
Susan. Happy Birthday June 30 to my dear friend, Susan.
-Louise HARTCORN Graversen ('63)
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
Re: trees and shrubs.
David, the pic that Shirley sent is still there, BUT, the
shrubs that were along the fence that borders Lee st. were
removed, because the BPA said that they were on their property.
Well many years ago the Bomber Boosters, my wife Nancy and I,
The Browns (Helen and Norris), The Beckmans, Lemlers, June
Neilsen, the Chandlers and quite a few others transported the
shrubs from Job's, way out in the blocks, (their new location
as of then) brought them to Bomber Bowl and planted all of
them, but guess what??????? BPA paid for all of them. And to
make matters worse, they have now planted new shrubs inside
the fence, where the others were located.
-Roy BALLARD ('63) and Nancy ERLANDSON Ballard ('67) ~ Richland
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: We so damn cool
Well, I'd say at least half of us gave info on the daughter
of the Nile book... it shall never be lost again... till the
next time... .Special thanks to ECB3 ('63) for his helpful
directions to the free road to the 17 mile drive and for
correcting my fo paw... Earl is good at that and since I hang
with his sis ('65) he always knows where to find me on short
notice... then again, when he's in town I know he's hangin'
with Joe FORD ('63) and the rest of that biker gang... instead
biker colors, however, they were bright spandex colors... funny
this morning on the way to the delinquents a Mongol passed me
wearing what appeared to be brand new colors... I was surprised
to see him alone given the friendly relationship between the
Mongols and the Angels and was of the misinformed belief that
they were not to be on Nevada Highways after the last fight in
Laughlin... his bottom rocker simply read "Nevada"... Did you
know that before he moved back to Washington, Jimmy HEIDLEBAUGH
('65) was in the local Hell's Angel's house band? True story!
He hadda ball... much as I did back in '68 when the Angels took
me in along with a whole bunch of returnees... best crapes I
ever had was during that stay... even better than the ones at
the old Farmer's Market in L.A... I have two Angel's rings but
never wear them out of respect for the rules... ok I put them
on at home now and then... my favorite memories are of a little
room jam packed full of guys and gals watching "Laugh in" on
Monday nights... what a trip... I spoze if you are interested,
I've probably covered the "Bomber-Bowl Tree" pretty well and if
you ain't interested it's called "overkill" but Beej ('65) sent
me his picture which I will enclose to show that the tree is
nowhere near the danged power lines...
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/RIV/150517-tree.jpg
I did notice however that the tree appears to be of a size that
it could have grown from a seed about the time I grageated, so
I am afraid my story of the "kissing tree" would be easy to
refute... plus I contacted alla Bomber-babes I ever kissed in
Richland and both of them denied I had kissed them... actually
they asked me who the hell I was and why was I spreading lies
about them... nice to be remembered so fondly... also, I
remember when I first got a computer, today's Bomber b-day babe
was the very first Bomber I ever contacted... I don't remember
how I got her email address... saw it somewhere and her address
fascinated me so I emailed her and told her I was a Soph when
she was a Sr. She responded by asking who the hell I was and...
well not quite but close... It reminded me of how insignificant
Sophs are in the High School scheme of things... that is unless
you are a Bomber-babe and then guys like Jimbeaux ('63) notice
you right outa the gate... doesn't work so well for guys, tho I
do know a '63 Bomber-babe who dated Terry DAVIS ('65), but my
lips are sealed... the highest I could achieve were juniors...
ahhhhhhh yute! Not that I wasn't very fond of those juniors
(glad I remembered to add that!)... well, the time has come...
coo coo ka choo and all that... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Betsy FOX ('63)
on your special day, May 17, 2015!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>Joe ESCHBACH ~ Class of 1972 ~ 1953 - 2015
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3 Bombers sent stuff and Memorial INFO today:
Dale ENNOR ('59)
Dennis HAMMER ('64)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Alice HANTHORN ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jack KEENEY ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kerry PITMAN ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lyman POWELL ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Caroline STANFIELD ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Thor CULVERHOUSE ('81)
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>>From: Dale ENNOR ('59)
Re: Losing Bombers
Is it just my foggy imagination or are
we losing fellow Bombers at an abnormal rate? Seems there has
been hardly a day the past few months without the daily comments
concluding with an obituary... and many of those passing way
before their time. While agree getting old isn't for sissies,
this has just naturally got to stop. Y' hear!
-Dale ENNOR ('59)
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Re: Mt. St. Helens - 35 years ago today
I posted this photo 10 years ago and went looking for the link;
found out that I also posted it five years ago.
We had been up quite late the night before. I woke up and seeing
how dark it was at first wondered if we had slept all day.
Looked out bathroom window of the "B" house and it was dark
except at the horizon where it was light, looked out the front
door window and again was dark except for the horizon. Got my
little "Japanese transistor radio" and only the normal stuff was
on; as I started changing stations I hit one that said "... Mt
St Helens..." Heard only those words, turned it off and got
dressed in a hurry, went outside and a young lady probably high
school age came out of one of the houses across the street and
said something like, "This is cool, I wonder if it has
anything to do with the mountain." A man not too far away said,
"Haven't you heard." Ran back in and got my camera. For as dark
as it was and how big an area it covered, it is amazing how fast
it moved, as I only took four photos. Also, it had to be at
least a half hour after the cloud passed and the sun was
shinning bright before any ash fell to the ground. If we had not
been up so late the night before we probably would have gone to
church in Kennewick and I would have no pictures of it.
The ash cloud from 1413 McPherson, Richland, WA on May 18, 1980.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Xtra/Ham/150518-StHelens-5-18-80.jpg
If I ever find the negative I will rescan it from the negative.
It was scanned from a print and I do have a better scanner now.
-Dennis HAMMER ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Lonesome, Ornery, and Mean
Well, Roy BALLARD ('63) put the tree thing in perfect
perspective... gubmint peoples n other peoples' money... what
a waste... but today I ain't got no room fer bein' lonesome,
ornery, n mean... well I guess I can always be ornery tho I try
not to be mean if I kin help it... but I ain't never lonesome...
I mean with all these peoples occupyin' my little pea brain I
always got plenty a company... it's the voices that keeps me
sane or as Waylon said inna nuther song... "I've always been
crazy but its kept me from goin' insane"... and today I gots
four good Bomber friends to celebrate... oh by-the-way...
Craig DAVIS ('65) has a staph infection that requires him to
spend hospital time (a little each day fer antibiotics) for
FORTY-FIVE days... arrrrrrrrrgh... stay outa them hospitals if
you can... anyway I've known these Bombers (one babe) for a very
long time... one since before I wuz say 3 and one was my very
first date... I'm hopin' they have wonderful days and weeks
and years and and and... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Jack KEENEY ('65),
Lyman POWELL ('65), Kerry PITMAN ('65), and Caroline STANFIELD ('66)
on your special day, May 18, 2015!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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Re: Dave SCHNEIDER ('78-RIP)
There will be a Celebration of his life on Wednesday, May 20,
2015, at 3pm at Powers Funeral Home in Sumner, WA. Those
attending are requested to wear Cougar colors to the service.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/19/15
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Steve CARSON ('58)
Tim SMYTH ('62)
Bill SCOTT ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob CROSS ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paula FRISTER ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pam EMMONS ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dan THORNTON ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathy THORNTON ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barb BELCHER ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David CARSON ('76)
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
To: Dale ENNOR ('59)
Re: Too Many Bomber Memorials
Dale, I agree and will hold up my end.
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Tim SMYTH ('62)
Re: May 18, 1980
Mt. St. Helens date easy for me to remember
Although I live in upstate NY and also was in 1980, it is easy
for me to remember May 18, 1980. I didn't experience the awful
effects like most of you did... we had our own eruption. My
daughter Erin (Maren's niece) was was born that day to me and
my late wife, Terry, and is now 35 years old. Erin has delivered
two grandsons to me, 4 and 5 years old.
-Tim SMYTH ('62) ~ Moreau, NY
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>>From: Bill SCOTT ('64)
Re: My book, "The Rail Queen"
Fellow Bombers and especially fans of my books:
I am excited to announce that my latest novel, "The Rail Queen",
has picked up another award! "The Rail Queen" is a finalist in
the 2015 National Indie Excellence Awards in the Historical
Fiction category. This is the book's second award. Dang, this is
getting exciting.
[You can get "The Rail Queen" at Amazon.com - Get
the book, read it, and then tell Bill to WRITE MORE
BOOKS... Your fans are waitilng, Bill! -Maren]
-Bill SCOTT ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/20/15
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick WIGHT ('52)
Mike CLOWES ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Allan AVERY ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John KENNEDY ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ron ARMSTRONG ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Anne HODGSON ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Doug CONRAD ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carmen MAFFEO ('71)
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>>From: Dick WIGHT ('52)
Re: Mt St Helens eruption
When the eruption occurred, my wife Ruth and I were living in
Juneau, AK. However, Ruth had flown south to Seattle that day -
our daughter in Port Angeles, WA was having complications with
the impending birth of a granddaughter. The eruption occurred
as her flight approached Seattle, and - as I understand it - her
flight was one of the last to "get down" before they temporarily
closed SeaTac Int. Airport. Then rental cars weren't available -
rental outfits quit renting cars for awhile because they thought
the engines would be damaged by volcanic ash. She made it on to
Port Angeles via bus.
I had taken a day off and was out salmon fishing much of the day
so knew nothing of these events till evening.
Yakima area arguably had the most fallout of volcanic ash.
Ruth's mother's home was covered with it - wheelbarrows full of
it were cleaned off the roof, yard, driveway et al. Farmers were
worried about crops - but as it turned out, I understand the ash
was nutrient rich, and crops were above average for a few
years....
Well, Mt. Rainier is probably next - not "if", but just "when".
At least that is what an old geology prof friend of mine has
said.
-Dick WIGHT ('52) ~ down in Phoenix, AZ for college and high
school graduations for two granddaughters
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
I would have to agree with those who state that too many Bombers
are passing on. But so are lions and tigers and bears (oh my).
To say nothing of cougars, huskies and beavers. And I did think
it interesting that at someone's celebration of life that
participants were requested to wear the Blue and White of the
Carmichael Cougars.
But not to the point. The point being that yet another member
of The Class of '54 is celebrating a birthday today. I think we
were near neighbours on Sanford, but I could be wrong. I did
know him back in the day, although we did not "hang together".
Nay-the-less, a tip of the ol' propeller beanie and a shout of
"Happy Birthday!" is in order for Allan AVERY ('54). Just keep
on keepin' on.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where the
weather can't seem to make up its mind.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/21/15
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim ARMSTRONG ('63)
Leoma COLES ('63)
Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom GRAHAM ('55)
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>>From:Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
Re: St. Helens
Lest we forget, Bev WETHERALD ('63-RIP) perished in the Mt.
St. Helens eruption.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Obits/pics/RIP63WetheraldBeverly80.htm
Best Regards
-Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
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>>From: Leoma COLES ('63)
Just had an interesting couple in our new store: Koastal Klothes
in Lincoln City, OR. They were both graduates of Richland's
Columbia High. He graduated in 1949, and she was from the class
of '58 I believe. Last name Glen.
[Maybe Jim GLENN ('49) and Elaine HAMBLEY Glenn ('53)?
-Maren]
He mentioned Ann Thompson, aka Anna May WANN ('49) and said he
went to the 65 year reunion! It was great visiting with them.
If anyone gets down this way, please drop in and say hello!!
-Leoma COLES ('63) ~ Lincoln City, OR ~ where I'm anxiously
waiting for the birth of a new grandson
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[Leoma, How did you know they were Bombers? You need to start
a Bomber Guest Book in your store for Bombers to sign. -Maren]
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>>From: Patti McLAUGHLIN Cleavenger ('65)
Does anyone know how to contact Lana Joyce CLAYTON ('65)? We're
having our 50 year reunion this summer, but we've never had her
address in all these years. Several people are hoping to
reconnect with her. I don't know her married name, either.
-Patti McLAUGHLIN Cleavenger ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/22/15
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Frank DeVINCENTIS ('56)
Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda HESS ('66) '48
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nicole BLOWE ('05)
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>>From: Frank DeVINCENTIS ('56)
To: Tom GRAHAM ('55)
Happy Birthday Tom, and hope you have many more.
PS I have an old picture of our Pony League team and some day
I'll figure out how to get it on here. Frank
-Frank DeVINCENTIS ('56)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Re: Bomber Baywatch at Bibione
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Ham/150522-Baywatch.jpg
Debbie LYONS ('65), Deirdre JOHNSON ('65) and the Forever Young
and Always Lovely Miss Nancy WICK ('65), again dipping their
toes in the Adriatico. -jimbeaux
http://www.rtn2belpaese.blogspot.com
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
Re: My Eyes
Went to see the "Corneal Transplant Specialist" yesterday
(5/21/15).
They did all kinds of tests and took many measurements of my
eyes.
Her advice - after seeing that the vision in my right eye (with
a contact lens) is 20/20: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
Basically the cataracts aren't currently causing any problem so
don't need to be removed "just because they're there". - which,
she admitted, could cause a problem with the corneal transplant
that was done in 1985.
YIPPIE SKIPPIE on my eyes... thanks for all the good Bomber
thoughts...
Re: Now on to my 'puter...
Tech is supposed to be here today (5/22) to install the solid
state hard drive... then there's lots of work to be done RE-
installing programs, etc... MyComputerWorks.com (MCW) will help
with all of that. HOPE I'll be back up and running to do a
Sandstorm for 5/23, but IF NOT, DO NOT WORRY ABOUT ME... OK?
-Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA ~ 75° at midnight
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/23/15
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Leoma COLES ('63)
Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
Ken STALEY ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Terri ROYCE ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Terry MATTHEWS ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cliff CUNNINGHAM ('62) '44
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul FELTS ('69)
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>>From:Leoma COLES ('63)
Re: Our new store: Koastal Klothes in Lincoln City, OR
Yes, visitors were Maybe Jim GLENN ('49) and Elaine HAMBLEY Glenn ('53).
They came back in to see me yesterday. He asked me if my dad was
Walter Coles? I told them "Yes". He had worked at Hanford with
my dad and remembered a number of things about Dad. Especially
that my Dad read a book a day!.. it was a treat talking with
them!!
Bomber cheers for a great week-end to all this Memorial Day week-end.
-Leoma COLES ('63) ~ Lincoln City, OR
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>>From: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
Re: Puter
1st tech started yesterday at 8am... quit/was discharged by
MyComputerWorks.com (MCW) at about 10:30am when I called MCW and
asked why I was paying $150/hour for him to sit here and do back
up that I could have done myself and/or MCS had my stuff backed
up.
2nd tech got here about 4:30pm yesterday, installed the new
solid state hard drive and then had a problem with (as I
understand it) "drivers that wouldn't work*... ANYWAY, he left
about 9:30 last night and came back about 8am this morning ---
took him till almost noon to get my computer back on the
internet, up and running...
Still getting the same error messages I was getting before, so
needa call MCW again, but for now... BIG PLANS: get the
Sandstorm out and then a trip to the grocery store!!
-Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA
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>>From: Ken STALEY ('68)
What grand news about your eyes!
-Ken STALEY ('68)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/24/15
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2 Bombers sent stuff and Memorial INFO today
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Frank DeVINCENTIS ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Daniel LAYBOURN ('70)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Well, almost all is right with the world. Didn't get to
read the Alumni Sandstorm with my morning coffee, but it was
available later in the day. And Maren has learned from her
opthamologist that she will not have to have her eyeballs
totally recalibrated; which has got to be a total relief.
Now if we could all understand what it is the Junior Gyrene
circum-locutes about in his occasional offerings to this paper,
we might be closer to whirled peas in our life-times.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Frank DeVINCENTIS ('56)
That's good news about your eyes, Maren. I'm sure everything
will work out fine for you with so many Bombers who are pulling
for you and sending prayers. It sounds like your computer will
be up and running like new, which will make a lot of people who
depend on you happy. Best wishes to a special person.
-Frank DeVINCENTIS ('56)
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NOT a Bomber Memorial - only INFO today
Re: Maxine KIRKLIN Faubion ('48-RIP)
Grave side service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at
11am at Sunset Gardens in Richland.
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No entries for a REAL Alumni Sandstorm.
We do, however, have 1 birthday, 1 anniversary, and
1 Bomber Memorial today:
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shelly BELCHER ('74)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Gene HORNE & Carol BISHOP ('57)
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>>Bob DeSOTO ~ Class of 1967 ~ 1947 - 2015
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/26/15
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5 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Memorial today:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Carol CARSON ('60)
Helen CROSS ('62), David RIVERS ('65)
Brad WEAR ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dolores MOODY ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cecilia BENNETT ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gloria STEWART ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul KOOP ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul McNEILL ('74)
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>>From:Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
See, what it is, folks, that when you [make that WE] don't
bother to send in stuff to the good ol' Sandstorm; you gets
stuff like this.
I trust every one has survived the holiday weekend. As long as
the grill works, all is good, right?
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
weather guessers are calling for 80 degree weather by the
coming weekend.
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>>From: Carol CARSON Renaud ('60)
Steve CARSON ('58)
Re: Puget Sound Bomber Luncheon
Puget Sound area Bomber luncheon for anyone in the area:
DATE: Saturday, May 30, 2015
TIME: 11:30am
PLACE: Scott's Bar and Grill, 8115 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds
http://www.scottsbarandgrill.com/
RSVP: if you plan to attend so we can reserve enough space.
-Carol CARSON Renaud ('60)
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
To: Gene HORNE ('57) & Carol BISHOP Horne ('57)
Happy anniversary to you, Carol and Gene!! Wow, you are closer
to 60 years than we are 50!!
Bomber Cheers and Blessings!
-Helen ('62) and (nab) Warren
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ Hope, IN
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: A Richland Tale
B-day bomber-babe: "Hey, mom, can I go out and play?"
Mysterious Voice: "The question is not whether you have the
ability to go out and play; the question is do you have
Mom's permission!"
B-day Babe: "Mom, he's doing it again and he's bigger than me!"
Mysterious Voice: "He is not bigger than me. He is bigger than I."
B-day Babe: "Never mind, Mom, there is a huge dust storm and I
don't wanna go out n play any more"...
and there you have it folks...the Story of how our Bomber
Birthday-babe became the Wild Child we all have come to know and
love... Thanks ecb3 ('63) for helping to make her the cool Babe
she is!!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Cecilia BENNETT ('65) on your
special day, May 26, 2015... See ya inna month or so!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Brad WEAR ('71)
Re: Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Cecilia BENNETT McCartney ('65). I know David
RIVERS ('65) will be wishing her the same. Best wishes and I
hope you have a great B Day.
-Brad WEAR ('71) ~ in rain fludded Dallas, TX
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>>Carl BELL ~ Class of 1965 ~ 1947 - 2015
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/27/15
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2 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Memorial today:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Earl BENNETT ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim BOYD ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Thomas PERL ('71)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
I would like to take this moment to clarify that the comment
[5/26 Sandstorm] in brackets [] was not mine; although I have
been known to use parenthetical comments (and taken to task for
some of them).
[brackets [] are for the EDITOR! -Maren]
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Earl BENNETT ('63)
Re: David RIVERS ('65)
Yes, Mom's grammar was pretty good, and correctively applied as
necessary.
Happy Birthday, Sis - sent your egreet in time.
Regards, ecb3 - from picture perfect late spring in
central Virginia; feels like it could be an overly warm
summer coming.
-Earl BENNETT ('63)
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Bomber Memorial
>>George BROWNING ~ Class of 1951 ~ 1933 - 2015
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/28/15
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilynn WORKING ('54)
Gary BEHYMER ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike CLOWES ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Bob & Roberta GROUT ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul HOWARD ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tracy WRIGHT ('76)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lori LYSO ('78)
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>>From: Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54)
Re: Happy Birthday
..to the guy who always acknowledges our classmates' birthdays,
Mike Clowes AKA '54!! You are sharing your birthday with my
eldest daughter who is turning 60 today!!! She won't mind! Next
year you will have your next milestone at the ripe "old" age of
80!! Have fun this year!! Us 1936 born Bombers still plan to
get together for dinner sometime in 2016!!
Re: Club 40 DustStorm
Looks like we will be folding and mailing the DustStorm from
Club 40 first of next week. It is at the printers now and after
labels are completed Friday, should have an exact day to fold.
Re: Facebook
Club 40 is now on Facebook!! For those of you who are computer
savvy, and are on Facebook, look up "Richland Club 40" and
"like", so you can read all the news as it comes out about Club
40. Facebook keeps me connected to all my girls, grandkids and
special friends and now am happy it will keep me connected to
my school friends. Look forward to seeing everyone in September
for our annual get together in Richland.
Re: Maren's Eyes
Good news, Maren about the care of your eyes. I haven't had to
go through cataracts or anything yet, so happy yours are
getting better.
-Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54) ~ Pasco where it will hit
90 this weekend!!
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Warrior Yearbooks
Missing a Warrior? I have one each of the following
yearbooks to give away
1963 Warrior
1964 Warrior
1966 Warrior
1970 Warrior
Limit 1 per individual (;-)
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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Bomber Memorial
>>Tim CALDWELL ~ Class of 1971 ~ 1953 - 2015
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/29/15
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1 Bomber sent stuff and 1 Bomber Memorial today:
Dick McCOY ('45)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dick PIERARD ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry HARROLD ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharon SHERWOOD ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bruce BROWN ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike DALE ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marsha HOPFINGER ('67)
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>>From: Dick McCOY ('45)
Re: Happy B'day Mike [on 5/28]
Mike CLOWES ('54), AKA! Wow!! You are old ... However, you
still have another year to enter the eighties with me. Good
news, you are in the last year of the seventies. Middle age.
-Dick McCOY (from the Tin Can class of '45)
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Bomber Memorial
>>Dave SCHNEIDER ~ Class of 1978 ~ 1960 - 2015
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/30/15
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3 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Memorial today:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Frank DeVINCENTIS ('56)
Mike BRADY ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy NIELD ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Teri SCHUCHART ('70)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
It has happened again; another Bomber Babe celebrates her 21st
birthday today. I have known her since 9th grade at Carmichael.
Come to think of it, most of the Bomber Babes I know, were also
in the 9th grade at Carmichael. I didn't know any Bomber Babes
from Chief Joseph until they became sophomores cuz when I
wuz in 9th grade there was no Chief Joseph (at least not a
completed building). Beside the point. At this time I will tip
the ol' propeller beanie and wish a very "Happy Birthday!" to
fellow class person Judy NIELD ('54).
To: Dick McCOY ('44/'45/'02)
I will probably never reach your status of being older than
dirt; but I think I am in my last year as an apprentice "dirty
old man".
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
the weather may be wet next week
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>>From: Frank DeVINCENTIS ('56)
To: Larry HARROLD ('56)
Hope you had a happy birthday yesterday, Larry, and have many
more.
-Frank DeVINCENTIS ('56)
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>>From: Mike BRADY ('61)
Re: Mary Jane BRADY Wagner ('63-RIP)
Mary Jane's obit will be in the Seattle Times this Sunday,
May 31.
-Mike BRADY ('61)
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Bomber Memorial
>>Mary Jane BRADY Wagner ~ Class of 1963 ~ 1945 - 2015
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/31/15
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Marilynn WORKING ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jean BRUNTLETT ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim ALBAUGH ('68)
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>>From: Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54)
Re: Club 40 update
..watch for the 2015 Spring DustStorm soon. We will be folding
and mailing the newsletter on June 4th.
WHAT: DustStorm Folding and Mailing
DATE: Thursday, June 4th, 2015
TIME: 1pm
WHERE: 3 Margaritas in Richland
We'll be at Three Margaritas at 1 PM, in Richland, for those
of you who would like to help.
We will be tempted to drink the Margaritas that our dear
classmate, Roger McCLELLAN ('54) offered to pay for, but
we will have to stick to the soda and maybe iced tea or
lemonade!! Thanks, Roger for thinking of us!!
Hope all our Club 40 buddies get the registration form in ASAP
and be sure to meet the deadline of August 28th and remember
that there is a 300 person capacity at the Red Lion-Richland.
There will be discounted rooms under our "Club 40" name.
Look forward to seeing everyone!!!
-Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54), Club40 Prez ~ Pasco such
beautiful weather these days in the Tri-Cities!!
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April, 2015 ~ June, 2015