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Richland Bombers Calendar website
Funeral Notices website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/01/18
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Brad WEAR ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharon DAHL ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary HOFF ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ed MITCHELL ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill WEDBERG ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve MINOR ('73)
Richland Bombers on Facebook
http://AlumniSandstorm/Bombers_On_Facebook.htm
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>>From: Brad WEAR ('71)
Re: Significant Date
April 1st, 1945: the start of the last major land battle of
WWII. The invasion of Okinawa. As usual the Marines had to bail
out the Army.
Pappy SWAN ('59) can regale you with stories of his time on the
island. The rest of us who've been there can tell you of the
red mud of the Northern Training Area (NTA).
Semper Fi,
-Brad WEAR ('71) ~ in very warm Plano, TX
Sent from my iPhone
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/02/18
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Nancy MALLORY ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lloyd KENT ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill CHAPMAN ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gail FRANZ ('64)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Thanks to brother WEAR ('71) for the remembrance of the Okinawa
invasion. From all accounts it was pretty easy going on the
ground for the first few hours; little or no resistance on the
part of the Japanese Army. For the fleet support the landings,
it was a different story.
The Kamikaze force came out in full from bases in Japan and on
Formosa (as it was then called).
Enough of past history. Our Bomber birthday boy delayed action
so that he might not be born on April Fool's Day. Despite his
best efforts, however, some people move his middle initial over
one space to the left giving a different spelling of his first
name. Got to admit that it did draw a few chuckles from the
crowd.
A tip of the ol' propeller beanie and a "Happy Birthday!" to
Lloyd E. KENT ('54). To borrow the Vulcan phrase: "Live long
and prosper."
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
Easter wasn't as dry as hoped for earlier in the week.
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>>From: Nancy MALLORY Johnson ('64)
Re: Spring?
Since the first day of spring it's been cooler. Not ready for
hot, but sure would like some in-between weather and temps.
Have also had lots of rain. Went to Easter sunrise service
in the courtyard of my church yesterday morning. A little rain
sprinkled on us.
I sure enjoy reading the Sandstorm every morning with my
cereal.
-Nancy MALLORY Johnson ('64) ~ in cloudy, cool west TN
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/03/18
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
David RIVERS ('65)
Shirley COLLINGS ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanene HOFF ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Garry O'ROURKE ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pat GOBLE ('71)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Legends
First may I thank Dickie RHODES ('65) and Brian JOHNSON ('65)
for letting me know that our classmate, Marlon LUND ('65-RIP)
passed on March 16 of this year. He will be missed. I noticed
he and Jackson KEENEY ('65) share the same church.
Today we got us a bone a fidie legend celebrating his birth.
I'm not sure what else you would call this kid. I mean he's
done it all, from a rumor that he rid a motorized vehicle down
one of the halls of Col-Hi, the fact that he can drive in a
prone position and the honor of eating more prime rib at two
bits than most any person alive... Known this kid for as long
as I can recall and he's been one of a kind always... there was
a time we all believed he had fins or webbed feet at least! We
also celebrate one of our passed Bomber-babes who was loved by
everyone who knew her... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Leslie HUTCHINSON
('63-RIP) and Garry 0'ROURKE ('66) on your special day, April
3, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: Mary Gustavson (Retired Teacher/RIP) ~ 4/7/22 - 1/11/18
http://www.hillcrestmemorialcenter.com/obituaries/Mary-Gustavson/
Mary was a remarkable lady, neighbor, teacher at Marcus Whitman
and Jefferson and mother of six (Fred ('61), Martha ('65),
Julie ('66), Jullian "Donald" ('68), Robert ('70) and Mary
('72)).
Her husband, Don, passed away September 9, 2017
http://www.hillcrestmemorialcenter.com/obituaries/Donald-Gustavson/
A combined memorial service for both Mary and Don will take
place at Central United Protestant Church, Richland on Saturday
July 28th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with a reception to follow. Prior to
the memorial service, a family-only graveside gathering will
take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Richland.
The family thanks Magdalena Adult Family Home and The
Chaplaincy Hospice for providing comforting care and loving
support to both Mary and Don. In lieu of flowers, a remembrance
to Mary may be sent to Central United Protestant Church,
Richland, or to The Chaplaincy Hospice, 1480 Fowler St.,
Richland, WA 99352.
For online condolences, to share memories, or to view photos,
visit www.hillcrestmemorialcenter.com.
Rest in peace Mary "Gus" and Don.
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/04/18
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Barbara SESLAR ('60)
David RIVERS ('65), Terry DAVIS ('65)
Shirley COLLINGS ('66), Mike FRANCO ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janice BOOTH ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan SEEBURGER ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jan NELSON ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda HOLDEN ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Michael MARTIN ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marlene WALTON ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nancy ERLANDSON ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Reneé WALTON ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Clif EDWARDS ('68)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Ah, the Tooter ('65) doth wax poetic at times, don't he. Almost
make ya wanna believe he are sincere. That bubble is burst on
account he is a member of the bar (and not the bar of the
Uptown Tavern).
Enough about thing beyond human control. There is a Bomber
Babe, whom I knew way back then, celebrating a birthday today.
My information services inform me that she resides in the
greater Yakima area. That include such places a Gleed and Union
Gap (but not Gary Puckett).
Enough said; a tip of the ol' propeller beanie and a "Happy
Birthday!" to fellow classmate Jan BOOTH ('54) on what's gotta
be her 24th. She'll tell you it's only the 23rd, but then (it
has been said) women lie about their age. Whatever, have a good
time.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where the
rain is supposed to return if we can believe the weather
guessers
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>>From: Barbara SESLAR Brackenbush ('60)
Re: Class of 1960 Bomber Luncheon
DATE: Saturday, April 7, 2018
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: 3 Margaritas (downtown near Lee Blvd.)
Spouses and friends are also welcome! Please join us first
Saturday of each month. Turn right inside the restaurant and
you'll find us at the corner table. No reservations needed.
-Barbara SESLAR Brackenbush ('60)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: What a day!
Wow... I'm not a big believer in planets and other stuff
aligning to make for big events but something big hadda happen
a few years back... what are the chances of these Bomber-babes
being born on the same day... wheeeeeeeeeeew! HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
Marlene WALTON ('66), Rene WALTON ('67) and Nancy ERLANDSON
('67) on your special day, April 4, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Re: Remember these closets?
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Dav/180404-Old_Closet.jpg
If you grew up in a ranch house, you'll probably remember these
closets. My dad and I shared one. See the little shelf in the
upper left? That's where he kept his patrolman's cap from work.
And that little indentation down at the bottom left hand side
is where I would stick and hide my secret STUFF.
Sorry about this sappy entry, but I was looking on Craig's List
for a closet just now, and this popped up. And now the room is
spinning with memories.
AND what's amazing and unique and wonderful about the lives we
lived growing up together here is the fact that many of you who
might be reading these words right now grew up with this exact
same closet sitting there along the wall of your bedroom, too.
And other people from other towns in other places can't really
say that. Or even understand my saying it now. Not sure I can
myself.
I'll calm down here in a minute.
-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: High School Sports Coverage
Teresa DeVINE Knirck ('64) emailed me this morning regarding
the decision by the Tri-City Herald to no longer cover local
high school sports in the paper.
If anyone would like to contact the paper regarding this
decision here are the emails from Teresa and Annie Fowler.
"----- Original Message -----
From: Annie Fowler
To: teresa knirck
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 8:38 AM
Subject: Re: news
Me too! Everything now is judged by how many
people read articles on our website. Our prep
roundups, which take two of us about 2.5 hours a
night to put together, get very few reads for the
time put in. Instead, we are trying to broaden out
into the community to cover different things. We
do want to write profile pieces on high school
athletes. This breaks my heart too, but It's my
job and I have to do what I am told. If you have
noticed, my coverage of the Americans has
disappeared as well. Trust me, this is not what
people want to hear, but when the metrics show
that our combined 5 hours of work net less than
300 people reading, our efforts are redirected.
Annie
On Tue, Mar 20, 2018, 7:30 AM teresa knirck wrote:
Hi Annie--I am a longtime HHS Falcon Booster and
follower of high school sports. I am wondering
where baseball, softball, track, tennis, etc local
news has been this spring? Really miss it!
Teresa Knirck"
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Mike FRANCO ('70)
Re: Brad WEAR ('71) noted a few days ago
"April 1st, 1945: the start of the last major land
battle of WWII. The invasion of Okinawa. As usual
the Marines had to bail out the Army."
Unlike Brad, I did NOT participate in WWII. My dad however did.
Well, after my disrespectful days of youth mostly through
reading I educated myself on Dad's service.
After finishing medical school he entered the military as a
member of the 2nd battalion, 505th Parachute Regiment of the
82nd Airborne Division. The 82nd was dispatched to North
Africa for hot desert training in preparation for combat. In
the following 15 months the 505th made four major combat jumps
including Sicily, Salerno, Normandy and Holland. Dad was one of
the few who made all four jumps. His typical load of medical
supplies and equipment resulted in a 125 pound paratrooper
carrying a pack nearly equal to his own weight. (Dad was NOT a
big guy).
Dad was quite a soldier. He was awarded Purple Heart with
Cluster, Soldier's Medal and the Silver Star. Dad didn't talk
much about his experiences until much later in life when he
attended many reunions and was asked to do interviews. I talked
with him many times about what I had read and his recollections
of his experiences.
And in all of our conversations and his memories NOT ONCE did
he mention the Marines had to bail out the Army."
So thanks Brad for sharing that bit of info with us... (yes
that was a cheap shot!).
And on April 4, 1975 Steve Miller (Steve Miller Band) was
arrested for burning his girlfriend's clothes.
-Mike FRANCO ('70)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/05/18
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Bob JOHNSON ('54), Mike CLOWES ('54)
Missy KEENEY ('59), Mary RAY ('61)
Marc LEACH ('63), Roy BALLARD ('63)
David RIVERS ('65), Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
Betty VOORHIES ('68), Ken STALEY ('68)
Brad WEAR ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary MASSEY ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathy TAYLOR ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pam RUST ('66)
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>>From: Bob JOHNSON ('54)
To: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Nice...
The appeal? Thoughtful. Universal.
-Bob JOHNSON ('54)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
To: Mike FRANCO ('70)
The European Theater was primarily an Army war (the Air Corps
was part of the Army at that time). The only Marines in the
area were those at the Embassy in London and serving on capital
ships in and around the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean.
It would not be impolite to say that the Army had to pull
Montgomery's ashes out of the fire on more than one occasion.
The Pacific Theater was a Navy/Marine war with the exception of
the area of New Guinea and the Philippines. For some reason the
Army thought they should be in charge of the Okinawa invasion.
The Army general in charge was one Simon Bolivar Bruckner.
Needless to say, when the Army got bogged down, the Marines
came to the rescue. John Wayne did not lead the charge as he
was killed on Iwo Jima; nor was Audie Murphy in the vicinity.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where we
may be having to tether the elephants and tie down the
ox carts as the gulls have been seen heading inland.
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>>From: Missy KEENEY ('59)
Re: Ranch house closets
To: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
That closet does bring back memories. My understanding was when
they built the ranch houses they forgot to include closets and
thus the free standing ones were added after they were built.
That's my story, if there's a different one let us know.
-Missy KEENEY ('59)
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>>From: Mary RAY Henslee ('61)
Re: Lower eBook Prices
https://www.amazon.com/author/mary-henslee
Shopping for books online has advantages and disadvantages.
Shoppers have more books to choose from online, but no way to
be sure of their choices since they can't thumb through them
first. Given the inability to thumb through online books, it
made sense to lower the price on my eBooks to $2.99 so more
shoppers might be willing to take a chance on them, which in
turn could also lead to more paperback sales. We'll see. If you
haven't checked out my books on Amazon already, I hope you take
time to do so. I think that you will find $2.99 little to pay
for what my books have to offer.
Don't hesitate to rate and comment on books by fellow Alumni
that you purchase and like. Amazon allows you to sign "Amazon
Customer" if you don't want your name on the web. Your comments
can make a big difference so consider them your good deed for
the day.
Peddling books isn't exactly what I planned to do in my
retirement, but who knew. Who knew that the oldest company in
the Dow, the bellwether of the stock exchange, the biggest
conglomerate in the world would one day become the worst
performer in the Dow. What a devastating blow for so many
present and past employees and possibly Alumni whose parents
worked for General Electric at one time (not sure what year GE
pulled out of Richland). The company may be able to eventually
turn things around, but I fear the turnaround won't come soon
enough for me and the many other older retirees out there. Pray
that we at least won't see any more dividend cuts!
-Mary RAY Henslee ('61)
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>>From: Marc LEACH ('63)
To: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Re: Ranch house closets
Terry, I remember those closets,. The sliding doors had a
tendency to come off, at least ours did. My mother in a
remodeling binge added compartments on the top up to ceiling
height giving a more genteel "built in" look. Way in the back
up on top, that was where I stored my contraband.
-Marc LEACH ('63)
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
Re: rumor
Just talked to a young lady at the Herald today about the paper
not covering High school sports any longer. She checked with
the editor who said it was not true. She also told me that she
would have the sports editor call me tomorrow, cause he is off
today and I'll find out why there has been no coverage of High
school sports since the end of Basketball.
-Roy BALLARD ('63) ~ Richland
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: friendships that grow and grow
It's amazing how you knew someone in school, maybe not well,
but with the passage of time you seem to become closer and
closer to them. That's my time with the Bomber-babe b-day babe
today... as years have passed I came to know her so much better
along with her "other half" ('64-RIP). I think that's part of
what belonging to a bunch such as the Bombers brings to our
lives. So many people tell me they have never been to a
reunion, let alone look forward to seeing school friends over
and over and posting on a daily e-paper. I suppose this may
seem mushy to some... there are those who seem to suggest that
I go on too much about Bomberdom... well, that's just the way I
feel and I'm not likely to stop any time soon. HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
Mary MASSEY ('64) on your special day, April 5, 2018!!!!!!!!!
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-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
Re: Ranch house closets
I always heard that the ranch houses had those closets because
the designers or builders FORGOT to include real closets. All
the other government houses had real built-in closets with
doors.
Eventually, my father constructed built-ins, including
dressers, in each bedroom. They were very pretty. The old
cupboards became storage elsewhere. That man could have built a
house from the ground up, including plumbing and electricity.
-Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
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>>From: Betty VOORHIES Horton ('68)
Re: Ranch house closets
I do remember... as young girl making fort and hiding out.
-Betty VOORHIES Horton ('68)
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>>From: Ken STALEY ('68)
Re: "The Herald"
I've finally had enough! As bad as the Herald was before its
sale, it has only sunk to new lows. Since the paper is now
printed in Yakima the deadline for any local news is early
afternoon, far too early to report anything local, or trivial
like the local sports scene. By the time we can read anything
"new" such articles are 24 hours old. In an age where the news
cycle never ceases, that makes the Herald dated before it comes
off the press. Since I rarely agree with the Herald's political
stance, that left local advertising. As fast as the paper is
losing readership, it wouldn't surprise me to see it printed
every other day. The Monday edition is already a joke. The only
options I see for the current owners are a sale of the works,
or shutting the doors completely. I won't be back again for the
foreseeable future.
-Ken STALEY ('68)
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>>From: Brad WEAR ('71)
Re: Marines/Army
To: Mike FRANCO ('70)
Mike, being a spawn of the Richland school system you should
know that the Marines fought in the Pacific and not in the
European Theater.
I have great respect for certain Army units, 82nd, 101st,
Rangers, Delta, but it doesn't change history. The Marines
sliced Okinawa in half and consolidated their gains in a few
weeks. The Army, with a poorly trained Division, became bogged
down and the Marines had to take over and complete the battle.
Larry Jacobs (Bomber Dad) fought on Okinawa in 1st Platoon, A
company, 1st Bn 7th Marines. My first Command as a 2nd Lt. was
the same unit. Our own Jim MATTIS ('68) later commanded that
Battalion, and later the 7th Marine Regiment. Go figure.
I should have been s history teacher instead of a Captain of
industry!!!!!! Your light hearted jabs are water off a duck's
back. Keep 'em coming.
-Brad WEAR ('71) ~ in Plano, TX where it can't decide whether
it's Spring or Winter. 80s on Tuesday. 30s on Wednesday.
Sent from my iPhone
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/06/18
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Earl BENNETT ('63)
Rick MADDY ('67), Mike FRANCO ('70)
Gary TURNER ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barbara BERKELEY ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Randy DYKEMAN ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve KING ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cindy RAEKES ('82)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Re: Closets
I don't remember closet doors in a pre-fab. There were closets;
but, with the exception of the front porch outside closet,
there were no doors on the inside ones. As I recall, they were
usually covered with a piece of cloth. Think the bead thing
came later.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where the
rain will continue for a while. So, if you go to the
tulip festival, wear boots and rain coats.
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>>From: Earl BENNETT ('63)
Re: Terry DAVIS' ('65) post
We had those free-standing closets that Mom called wardrobes in
the 3-bedroom ranch house we had on Elm Street in the early
'50s. I remember hiding on top to surprise my sisters. By the
time we bought the 4 bedroom ranch on Turner, I don't think
they were in that house. As Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65) mentioned,
many of our fathers and mothers were serious DIYers; when we
added the sun-room/dining room, I learned a lot from Dad about
building skills. Couldn't use my insulation staple gun hand for
a week after that project. I remember chatting with a hobby
shop owner in Walla Walla who said he wished he had access to
all the DIY/hobby spending in the Tri-Cities.
Regards, ecb3 from a gorgeous spring day in
central Virginia where we are completing our
move to a house with none of the oak that my wife
turned out to be allergic to in the past couple
of years - previous house was surrounded.
-Earl BENNETT ('63)
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>>From: Rick MADDY ('67)
Re: Sailing off the coast of Okinawa
Speaking of Okinawa. I will toss one in for the Navy. My
mother's brother. Uncle Howard Burke b. July 6, 1925 Ava,
Missouri d. August 2017 (92) Yakima, WA was a 40mm gunner on
the stern of the escort carrier USS Sangamon (CVE-26). Kamikaze
suicide planes attacked the carrier on May 4, 1945 off the
coast of Okinawa. Two of several planes attacking them
throughout the day came within minutes of each other and the
second one hit the carrier. My Uncle told me when they would
come under attack the comms lay the antennae down horizontal to
the water. They hit the first attacking aircraft of these two
coming for them and the plane came so close to hitting them it
sheared off some if these antennae. Uncle could see the pilot
as the plane went screaming by them. Here is a photo of that
plane.
Uncle told me when in the water they stayed away from each
other. Panicked, some were in bad shape and drowning each other
was a problem. They found a rope, held on and watched the ship
sail away, listing heavily with explosions and aerials; "like
the fourth of July on the fourth of May." This carrier stayed
afloat and made it back to Bremerton, WA. My mother was a
seventeen year old USO girl (made sandwiches for the military
personnel) living with the family on Bainbridge Island and
watched this carrier come home. After the war, the family moved
back to Yakima.
The carrier had been attacked a few months before somewhere in
and around the Philippine Sea by a Kamikaze using a Betty
Bomber; the infamous Flying Cigar. They shot it down and
actually saved the Japanese pilot after he miraculously got out
of the plane alive. Uncle said they got him onboard (I don't
recall specifically, but I think he meant on his ship) and
threw him into the brig. He never saw or heard about him again.
Uncle just shrugged and said nothing about a hanging on a
yardarm or any planks.
Ona Nance is my Aunt Gwen's (Uncle Howard's wife) mother.
Just because.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Mad/180406-00.htm
-Rick MADDY ('67) - Go Bombers
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>>From: Mike FRANCO ('70)
OK, OK. YES, I know all about who fought in the Pacific, and
who fought in Europe during WWII. I was actually lobbing a
little humor out there. Humor had always been a core competency
of Bombers over time. I assume it still is.
I understand Brad WEAR ('71) may be affected by the fierce sun
as well as his never ending commitment to WSU and Texas Tech
football.
Sorry if I offended anyone out there. I was poking at the "as
usual" comment. I humbly withdraw my entire submittal.
-Mike FRANCO ('70)
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>>From: Gary TURNER ('71)
Thanks to Terry DAVIS f('65) or triggering some "closet"
memories. When we moved into a ranch house in 1959, I got the
tiny third bedroom and that portable closet took up about half
of it. Whenever the bad weather drove me inside, that bedroom
became a mini Bomber Gym for me as I fantasized about being Bob
FRICK ('60) impressing Coach Dawald with another driving layup.
Unfortunately, that layup often resulted in my knocking the
door out of the ill-fitting guides, necessitating a visit from
my dad, grumbling under his breath while he wrestled the door
back into place.
Like many, Dad eventually built a permanent closet in the
"master" bedroom.
Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65): I believe your dad helped with that
project... and I do agree with you. Between your dad and mine
they could have built a couple of houses from the ground up,
along with a couple of cars, a pickup truck, and several
motorcycles! That gene apparently skipped me... I can only use
a screwdriver if I check one out from my wife and then allow
her to supervise my usage to prevent any major damage!
-Gary TURNER ('71)
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Bill SCOTT ('64)
Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Abe DUNNING ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Harry MANOLOPOULOS ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kelvin SOLDAT ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Anne LAUBY ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda PHILLIPS ('76)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Scott CROSS ('88)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Melissa DYKEMAN ('98)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Jack ALEXANDER & Ginger ROSE ('55)
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>>From: Bill SCOTT ('64)
Re: WWII memories
I don't have any family or friends with WWII experience, as
some recent entries have noted (though amazingly enough, I have
a photocopy of Dad's World War ONE draft registration card).
The closest I come is Mom's WWII job, down at the docks in
Seattle, working for the Navy as a civilian. There she met and
fell in love with a sailor. I have no doubt that had he lived,
they would have been married. Alas, he was killed in WWII
somewhere in the Pacific.
My wife Cherrie ('64), however, does have a connection. Her
father, Jack Tempero, served in the Navy in WWII as a Chief
Petty Officer. He was stationed in the Pacific on a ship with
a mission to pick up downed or deceased pilots. Sadly, some
of the bodies of the deceased pilots had washed up on island
beaches, and had sometimes been there for several days before
discovery. That gave the crabs time to get at them. Following
his Navy career, Jack never ate crab again the rest of his
life.
It's easier for me to understand now why many war vets don't
talk about their experiences.
-Bill SCOTT ('64)
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>>From: Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
To: Gary TURNER ('71)
Re: that DIY gene that our fathers had.
My son DOES stuff, but he's always using whatever comes to hand
as a tool, like a table knife for a screw driver. Drives me
CRAZY! He's a wizard with lights and sound - makes visiting his
home fun. When I wake up in the middle of the night (as older
folks do), I discover stars floating all over my bedroom.
-Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty BELL ('51), Norma LOESCHER ('53)
Helen CROSS ('62), Dennis HAMMER ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lorna SHAW ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathleen KINNEY ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John WINGFIELD ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lori BROWN ('71)
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>>From: Betty BELL Norton ('51)
In going through some boxes of yard sale stuff some time ago I
found an 8" x 10" framed picture of guys who probably graduated
1946 to 1949, or so at Col High. There are 8 of them, all in
white shirts and pants with a small, round patch on their
shirts. Four are standing behind four more who are kneeling.
It looks like they could be in front of a service station as
it looks like gas pumps reflected in a window. If anyone knows
who they are, or where they are and would like this picture,
I would try to get it to them. Just e-mail me or call.
[Can you get that picture scanned so we can see
what you're taling about, Betty? -Maren]
Re Dance
The Richland Seniors Association is putting on a special
western dance Sunday, April 29th from 1:00 to 4:00 at the
Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive in Richland. A
favorite local band "Swing Shift" will be playing, there will
be an old-fashioned photo booth with costume choices (FREE
PICTURES!) and snacks. Cost is $7 at the door. Would love to
see you there!
-Betty BELL Norton ('51) ~ Richland
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>>From: Norma LOESCHER Boswell ('53)
Re: Bill SCOTT's ('64) novel, The Electric Woman
One of the best books I have encountered lately is James
Scott's The Electric Woman. James Scott (our own Bill SCOTT ('64))
writes about strong women, and I've enjoyed reading every one
of his novels. The one I keep re-reading is The Electric Woman.
In it, the robot "Holly" is not only a strong character, but
she becomes a gigantic challenge to her creators, to the men in
her life, to the world into which she is sent, to herself, and
to the reader.
Holly is a beautiful soft-fleshed (feels human to the
touch) robot without a belly button. Having no navel emphasizes
the fact that Holly was created in a laboratory for specific
purposes. Humans face huge challenges in this world of ours,
and so does Holly. I hope you are intrigued enough to check out
Amazon.com.
You might also ask Bill if he still has any of his books
on hand that he makes available to fellow Bombers.
Bomber cheers,
-Norma LOESCHER Boswell ('53) ~ in rainy Richland
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
As both my father and father-in-law have passed, the Honor
Flights did not happen soon enough for them; however I am very
honored to be a guardian for a veteran (also been in the Navy,
our dads were both Navy vets) in the upcoming Flight out of
Indianapolis on April 28.
I am so happy to be doing this as a small way in memory of both
of our dads, who sadly left this earth in '86 and '99.
Re: Deceased classmate
My regards to the family of Jinny BARNETT Howser ('62-RIP). I
remember her well from high school.
To: Terry DAVIS ('65)
Having been the original owners of a ranch house, I remember
the free standing closets well. My dad had our neighbor, Howard
Hughes build in closets as soon as possible and he could afford
it. (Possibly the early '70s?). Never thought about what he did
with those original closets till now.
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN in the house by the
little lake where we've had snow and cold along with 70°
on this past Tuesday, so spring is coming slowly.
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Re: DIY and tools
It has been said that a man only needs two things in his tool
box; WD40 and duct tape. If it is supposed to move and it
doesn't use WD40, If it moves and it is not supposed to, use
duct tape. I however am rather old school; I also have some
bailing wire.
I used to carry a tool box in my car trunk, if I had car
problems on the road I might be able to fix it, but haven't
carried one in years. With these new cars I am probably not
going to be able to fix it anyway. (Usually have to fix it with
cell phone and credit card.) I only have a set of jumper cables
and a good lug nut wrench so if I have a flat tire I won't have
to use that cheap piece of junk the manufacture puts in the
trunk. I recently added a little ratchet wrench for the battery
terminals, then got to thinking, maybe I should also add
whatever I will need to take the battery out and wire brush to
clean the battery terminals. Gotta get around to that one of
these days.
Re: Okinawa
April 1st I did re-watch two documentaries on the Battle of
Okinawa. After naval bombardment of the island the Army and
Marines landed to surprisingly little (and deceptive)
opposition. The Marines went North and the Army South. Not sure
it is right to say the Army had to be bailed out by the Marines
because the Japanese in the South were really dug in. They had
multiple lines and when one was lost, they just moved back to
the next one and started all over again. They also would go the
offensive, I think mainly at night. Army General Simon Boliver
Buckner had a great admiration of Marine General Roy Geiger and
left word that if anything were to happen to him Gen Geiger was
to be in charge. Just days before the end of the battle Gen
Buckner was killed and Geiger became the only Marine Corps
General to ever command a field army. Five days later the Army
replaced him with General Joseph Stillwell; today probably
best known as the General that watched the movie "Dumbo" in
Spealberg's movie "1941." Buckner also became the only USMC
representative at the Japanese surrender aboard the battleship
USS Missouri.
Okinawa was the bloodiest battle in the Pacific war. The Navy
actually had the most killed, and more killed than wounded,
mainly because of Kamikaze attacks which were a big part of
the battle. The USS Enterprise CV-6 was hit twice. Once it
withdrew, was repaired and came back, the second time a
Kamikaze, who knew what he was doing flew straight down into
the forward elevator. The explosion propelled the elevator 400
feet into the air. It landed in the water and floated, some
sailors climbed onto it. Aircraft carriers in those days did
not have the elevators on the side of the ship, they were in
the middle of the deck, so airplanes could not land or take off
from it. It was completely useless. The Japanese had been
trying to get that ship since Pearl Harbor and one Kamikaze
pilot had done it. (I am doing this from memory so I might not
be 100%) There was a Marine who was operating a machine gun
either jumped at the last instant or was blown overboard. They
assumed he was dead, but he was in the water and swam out to an
injured sailor. The sailor kept urging him to leave him, he was
wounded anyway, and get on the elevator, but he stayed with
him all night and was picked up the next day by I think a
submarine. Back on "the Big E" he got in the chow line and
never said a thing until a reunion just a few years ago. A
Marine officer said, "You never told me that before." Being one
of the few Marine officers still living he went to the Marine
Corps and got him a medal, which was presented to him during
half-time at a game.
Back around 1978 I worked with a Marine who had been in the
battle of Okinawa. He told me that he and another guy had run
and jumped in a ditch. Nearby the Japanese had a tower like a
water tower but it was filled with sorghum syrup or molasses.
Artillery fire (?) knocked that tower down and the sorghum
spilled out and came into that ditch. Can you imagine, being in
combat and then being covered with molasses? I guess the Brits
would call that a sticky wicket! That is the only thing he ever
said about the battle, and he only told that story because the
subject of sorghum was brought up.
To: Bill SCOTT ('64)
Re: WWII memories
I can kinda relate to what you say. A lot of kids our age had
parents involved in WWII, but I did not. My friends had a lot
of old military junk to play war with. My father was farming at
the time and mom told me they weren't drafting farmers; need
someone to grow food for the troops. I said that to my wife and
her mother and was told it didn't keep some of their family
members out of it. Got to thinking later, they were sons of
farmers and working on the farm, my dad was actually running
the farm. Had two uncles in WWII one at Panama Canal and the
other did go to Germany but don't know if he was actually in
combat. A few cousins were in Army, Navy, USMC and Air Force.
They all lived half the country away, so I felt like I had no
military connections at all until I enlisted. Of my direct
ancestors I was the first to be in the military since my great-
great grandfathers and the Civil War.
-Dennis HAMMER ('64)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
David RIVERS ('65)
Pat DORISS ('65)
Betti AVANT ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary SETBACKEN ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tere SMYTH ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy WEIHERMILLER ('66)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: gads
What a lucky duck to have a b-day today... each one of these
kids looks pretty much as they did at Col-Hi... one of them is
still the fastest up and down the rope in the gym... now as a
Bomber AND a Marine what else could we expect (Nobody ask that
same question of me!), we have one of those "W" girls as well
as our own Editor in Bomber-babe's sister... what more could ya
want... Each of these kids brings back memories, not the least
of which is summed up in those now famous words: "tell THAT BOY
to stop staring at me!"... some will get that one and some
will not... but I am not likely to forget it very soon! HAPPY
BIRTHDAY, Gary SETBACKEN ('64), Tere SMYTH ('65) and Cathy
WEIHERMILLER ('66) on your special day, April 9, 2018!!!!!!!!!
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Pat DORISS Trimble ('65)
Re: Ladies of '65 April Lunch
WHEN: Friday, April 13th, 2018
TIME: 11:15 AM to 1:00 PM
WHERE: Sterlings Restaurant, 2500 Queensgate, Richland
The April "Ladies of '65" Monthly Lunch will be held on Friday,
April 13th at Stirlings Restaurant in Richland. The restaurant
on Queensgate--across the street from WalMart.
If you'd like to join us, please contact me and I'll add your
name to our guest list. Thank You!
-Pat DORISS Trimble ('65) ~ West Richland
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>>From: Betti AVANT ('69)
Re: All Bomber lunch
Everyone is invited to the All Bomber lunch on Saturday, 14
April 2018. The place to be is Sterlings on Queensgate at
11:30. Come join us for some great food, drink, and
conversation.
-Betti AVANT ('69)
-Margaret EHRIG Dunn ('61)
-Pat DORISS Trimble ('65)
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1 Bomber and Don Sorenson sent stuff:
Terry DAVIS ('65)
Don Sorenson (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Norma CULVERHOUSE ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharon BENEDICT ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Doug PAYNE ('73)
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Sandy BERRETH ('65) whose house I have been renting here in
West Richland for the last few years, is moving back to town
end of May, so I'm looking around for a place.
Any ideas? Just shoot me a private email at the listed address.
Not especially worried about the cost, but would like to stay
in the area for another year or two. And I have whatever you
might need in the way of references.
Thanks,
-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: G E News Illustrator
To: Ken STALEY ('68)
Ken, Did your father work for G E NEWS as an illustrator?
-Don L. Sorenson (NAB)
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
John ADKINS ('62)
Ken STALEY ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marsha FELTS ('66)
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>>From: John ADKINS ('62)
Re: Veterans' Honor Flights
https://www.honorflight.org/
I will be interested to hear Helen CROSS Kirk's ('62)
experience as a "guardian" on an Honor flight. I have been
selected/invited to go on an honor flight in early May.
Richland -
-John ADKINS ('62) ~ Richland where my maples are budding
and I can hear the Sand hill cranes passing over the
Tri-Cities.
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>>From: Ken STALEY ('68)
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
No... wrong Ken Staley.
Growing up there were two Ken Staleys living on Wright Ave.
About half a block apart. Dad was 1) a fireman (where he got
his nickname "Steamboat" 2) a mail carrier, and finally an
electrician. As kids we were discouraged from talking to that
"other Ken Staley" so I know very little about him.
Dad's family immigrated from Kent, England in the 1700 and
eventually settled in NE Illinois. His mother's family
immigrated to very early Hoboken, also from Kent. Her ancestors
moved and settled in the Fort Dodge, IA, region.
The irony of the tale is they couldn't have lived more than 50
miles apart in England.
-Ken STALEY ('68)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/12/18
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty BELL ('51), Annette HALL ('62)
Leoma COLES ('63), Mike QUANE ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: McGregor FOX ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Monita McCLELLAN ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patricia HUTCHINS ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Aaron HOLLOWAY ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David MASON ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joan BELLISTON ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sherrie SMITHWICK ('68)
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>>From: Betty BELL Norton ('51)
Re: 8 Guys Picture
Click here to see JUST the faces
Betty's original entry in the 4/8/18 Sandstorm:
In going through some boxes of yard sale stuff
some time ago I found an 8" x 10" framed picture
of guys who probably graduated 1946 to 1949, or so
at Col High. There are 8 of them, all in white
shirts and pants with a small, round patch on
their shirts. Four are standing behind four more
who are kneeling. It looks like they could be in
front of a service station as it looks like gas
pumps reflected in a window. If anyone knows who
they are, or where they are and would like this
picture, I would try to get it to them. Just e-
mail me or call.
-Betty BELL Norton ('51) ~ Richland
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>>From: Annette HALL Bundrant ('62)
Does anyone remember who the lady (lawyer) who took care of
the Hanford medical problems?
-Annette HALL Bundrant ('62)
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>>From: Leoma COLES ('63)
Hanging out in Southern California with my son and his family.
Went to Flagstaff and Sedona last week for their spring break.
It was just beautiful, and went to South Grand canyon on the
way back. Just enjoying the 80°-90° weather. Quite a change
from the Oregon coast!
This is the first time I've ever been away from home for more
than 10 days!! It's forcing me to relax and enjoy myself. My
grandson here is going on 13 in August. Super soccer player.
I'm having fun hanging out with him.
Hope everyone is having a nice spring!!
-Leoma COLES ('63) ~ in sunny Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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>>From: Mike QUANE ('63)
To: Ken STALEY ('68)
I fondly remember your dad aka "Steamboat" as a Richland
fireman. On my many trips to the fire station, my first stop
would be central fire dispatch with "Steamboat" in charge. He
educated me on the ins and outs of emergency dispatch and
would let me flip the switches and push the buttons. On one
trip he was giving a talk to a "Blue Bird" group (Camp Fire
Girls troop) in dispatch, saw me and turned the talk over to
me. The scouts were my age, and I passed his test.
Great memories, thanks.
-Mike QUANE ('63)
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Shirley COLLINGS ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave BURNHAM ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave FOWLER ('76)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Harvey CHAPMAN & Sally FOLEY ('56)
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: Area high school sports
I spoke with Kevin at the Tri-City Herald Sports Department
yesterday asking if they could at least provide an area
schedule. He said it is too time-consuming for the small number
of people who read the paper. A log is kept of callers and
online access, so if you would like to express your opinion
please call 509-582-1507
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/14/18
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
David RIVERS ('65)
Shirley COLLINGS ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bonnie MOTT ('64wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Myra WEIHERMILLER ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Robin CORLEY ('69)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Olympic champ
Now I know it did not go unnoticed that I missed this Bomber-
babe's b-day last year... at least I KNOW I shore noticed it...
but I hadda very good reason... as you all know this babe is an
Olympic champ in the sport that requires participants to toss a
rope with balls on each end at a ladder type gysmo and points
are given depending upon which rung you are able to get the
rope to hang from... It is difficult to do and even more
difficult to describe... the sport is called hang the little
rope with balls onna end around the ladder rungs. Not many
sportscasters like to announce the sport because by the time
they say the name, the game is over... because I too felt
intimidated by the name I was afraid to celebrate her b-day
inna Sandstorm last year but this year I've bucked up and made
the try... Hey I don't make this stuff up, ya know... I've even
had the pleasure of being on this babe's team and I can tell
you even a klutz like me can look like a winner with her on my
team... soooooooooooo HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Myra WEIHERMILLER ('67)
on your special day, April 14, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: 8 guys picture from Betty BELL Norton ('51)
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Bel/180412-8_Guys.jpg
Dennis HASKINS ('66) and I both agree that the 3rd guy from
the left n the back row is Colin BLEILER ('55-RIP).
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Pat UPSON ('49), Mike CLOWES ('54)
Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64), Terry DAVIS ('65)
Peter TURPING ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lanny WILSON ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sandy CARPENTER ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mickey LYNCH ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cindy DeHART ('67)
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>>From: Pat UPSON Tervooren ('49)
Re: 8 guys picture from Betty BELL Norton ('51)
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Bel/180412-8_Guys.jpg
Betty, I think the fellow in the top row, far right might
be Walt MENEFEE ('49-RIP). If not, he sure is a good
look-alike!!!
[Added Johnny Gerdes' name to the picture. -Maren]
-Pat UPSON Tervooren ('49)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Wow! A whole new Olympic sport! Who ever knew?????
Well, the Bomber who's birthday we celebrate today just might
have participated. Not quite like using an "A" for "F" house
for a volleyball net, but close. Fun game.
Enuff said, so a tip of the ol' propeller beanie and a "Happy
Birthday!" to fellow classmate Lanny WILSON ('54) on this
auspicious occasion. Perhaps he may wander into the highlands
this weekend searching for Bob's Burgers and Brew and some
mostly '54 guys. But, if he follows Lefty's ('54) lead, he'll
head for Applebee's in Richland and the '54 girls.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where it
is good advice to wear galoshes to the tulip festival
along with your regular rain gear.
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>>From: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
Paranormal radio talk show host, Art Ball, died on Friday the
13th. He was 72 years old. Autopsy will be performed to
determine cause of death.
-Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA - 56° at 2am
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Okay, so I'm going to make a prediction here that's probably of
little interest to anyone who doesn't know David RIVERS ('65)
like I know David RIVERS, but I'm going to make it anyway,
because a prediction is a terrible thing to waste.
David RIVERS is going to come to town here in June for the Cool
Desert Nights hot rod thing. He's going to stay with me for a
couple of days, and then he's going to fly back home to Vegas
and he's going to tell you about the house, the houses, about
the little corner of paradise that John FOSTER ('65) has built.
He won't be able to help himself, RIVERS won't, because John
FOSTER has built a house and another house and a large shop
andsome garages for the assembly and sorage of his hot rods
that's going to knock RIVERS on his butt. It's a compound,
really, this place John FOSTER has created. It's a large but
neatly ordered work of art. It's kind of a world unto itself.
Long porches overlooking green, perfectly sculpted lawns with
shaded walk ways alongside flower gardens. I don't think I
saw a fountain, but I know I saw a gazebo. And I saw birds and
trees and hot rods. I saw beauty, ladies and gentlemen. A very
particular Tri-City kind of Beauty. And John FOSTER built it,
built them, with his own large, bare hands. Though with the
help and guidance of his good wife Dara.
And you would never find it in a hundred years. You just
wouldn't. It's nestled quietly within one of the oldest
neighborhoods of Old Kennewick. You really wouldn't even be
able to see it driving along the shaded street. It's several
pieces of property grown seamlessly together among the trees.
It's a park, kind of. A park of trees, flowers and hot rods.
The entire time I was being shown around the grounds yesterday,
a voice inside my head was screaming:
"O man. Wait'll RIVERS sees THIS!"
Re: Foster Compound
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Dav/180415-00.htm
-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
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>>From: Peter TURPING ('70)
Re: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins' ('66) entry on Area High School
Sports in the TCH
Thanks to Shirley for the TCH phone number for the sports
department. I called yesterday and spoke with Dustin. He
confirmed that high school sports will not be covered as in
the past. He said there would be special features instead. I
reminded him they already do that. I could tell he is between
a rock and a hard place. He likes covering high school sports
but the owner of the TCH (McClatchy) has made the decision
for them.
I also questioned the hits on the website as an accurate
barometer of interest in high school sports. What about the
people who take the regular newspaper? It sounds like the
only way to show those people's opinions is if they call into
complain.
The Tri-City Herald has turned into a different newspaper in
the last few years. The paper is printed in Yakima, cutoffs for
sports and news is in the early evening, payments go to Seattle
and customer service appears to be in another country. Then the
content is so much more national like AP, Washington Post and
NY Times articles. And then for some reason the obits are
within the sports page... really!
It will be interesting to see what happens when football rolls
around and then basketball. Will they still elect not to cover
powerhouse programs?
-Peter TURPING ('70) ~ Richland
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Norma CULVERHOUSE ('49), Mike CLOWES ('54)
Stephanie DAWSON ('60), Al COFFMAN ('62)
Carol CONVERSE ('64), David RIVERS ('65)
Terry DAVIS ('65), Bruce STRAND ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today Mary JONES ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob THOMAS ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim VACHÉ ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shari NAPORA ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Jane SMITH ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: "Jumbo" & "Wig" DAVIS ('82)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeff JANICEK ('88)
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>>From: Norma CULVERHOUSE King ('49)
Re: 8 guys picture from Betty BELL Norton ('51)
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Bel/180412-8_Guys.jpg
That is Walt MENEFEE ('49-RIP) standing in back row. This was
probably taken at the gas station where he worked. It was on
the corner of Jadwin and Williams. I don't recognize any of the
others. The photo was probably taken 1948 or 1949.
-Norma CULVERHOUSE King ('49)
Sent from my iPad
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
To: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
I wouldn't count on definitive results from Art Ball's autopsy;
I would think that the quasi-government, clandestine group that
the "Cigarette Smoking Man" is associated with are perfectly
capable of covering their tracks.
To: Peter TURPING ('70)
That is the way newspapers are these days. There are three
papers in this area that are owned/controlled by Gannet. They
used to be published in their own plants. Several years ago two
of them were absorbed by the Salem paper, and publishing went
to Salem. Then a couple of years back, Gannet decreed that all
three would be published in Portland. Can you see where I'm
going with this?
Not only has local sports coverage gone down the tubes, it is
hard to get results of national sports. They use the excuse of
"late game." Coverage of local events may vary from being a day
late (Salem paper only), to a week (local papers) or not at
all.
Fortunately, there is a paper published weekly in Woodburn
that gives good local coverage to include sports. And a paper
published in Silverton, OR on a bi-monthly basis that gives
good, in-depth coverage on some events.
Naturally, the "big news" boys blame it all on the internet.
But their web editions aren't really much better than the
published ones which have gone down hill steadily since the
take over. Not that it was much good any way, but you could
wrap fish or line the bird cage with them.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ at news deprived Mount
Angel, OR where the wet weather is supposed to continue
through Tuesday.
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>>From: Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
To: Peter TURPING ('70)
Re: Tri-City Herald
Peter, you must have read my mind. Thank you so much for
contacting the Herald about local sports. I no longer have a
family member in school sports here in the Tri-Cities, BUT I
read the TC Herald cover to cover every day (paper version; I
refuse to sit at the computer long enough to read everything,
and I really hate it when I see a subject that I have to go
online to read. I don't do it. I must be a dinosaur). So I
need for the paper to cover local sports.
In addition to the brevity of articles and of subjects covered,
I have noticed the sizeable obituary coverage. I'm not
complaining; I used to recognize parents and teachers and local
leaders from my growing up years. Now I recognize classmates
and their kids and grandkids. It's an age thing, I guess! I
think the obituaries are paid submissions, so they pay the
bills.
Also, I'm guessing that those every-day full-page car and
medical ads must be paying the rest of the bills. God Bless
'em! I do not get local radio or TV news, so I rely on the TCH
for all local events and issues. I do wish they would publish
notices of meetings and some other events (things that don't
get into the Thursday entertainment coverage) more than one day
ahead of time. If I don't get around to reading the paper until
after lunch or later, I miss notices for same-day events. It's
a real downer.
I would feel like a stranger in a strange land if I stopped
getting local news because the Herald quit publishing on real
paper. I sure hope they keep on keeping on. And besides, kids
need to practice reading ink on real paper instead of just all
the electronic toys with ensuing eyestrain and vision problems!
I wonder how much subscriptions are down.
-Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60), (haven't vented this much
in years!)
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>>From: Al COFFMAN ('62)
Re: 8 guys picture from Betty BELL Norton ('51)
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Bel/180412-8_Guys.jpg
Maren, the guy to the left of Johnny Gerdes looks like a young
Curley Watkins (RIP) who later bought out Johnny's.
Curley's son, Terry, still lives in Richland, I believe, for
verification.
-Al COFFMAN ('62)
Sent from my iPad
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>>From: Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: Terry DAVIS ('65)
Re: Foster Compound
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Dav/180415-00.htm
All I have to say is: "WOW"! I've never seen this property at
all, of course. Like you said, it must be very well hidden
among the trees. I did a bit of investigation into the phone
book, but they are not listed. I love the tree lined street of
Kennewick Ave. All those old homes. Not as many trees as there
used to be though, as they are very old. I've never driven down
the side streets though. Yes, I bet David RIVERS ('65) will be
delightfully impressed.
-Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Kennewick
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: way cool
So I must admit I was very impressed with John FOSTER's ('65)
digs in which he has relented to allow our own poo little
orphaned Terry DAVIS ('65 Knox) to reside... Every year I tell
John I am gonna stop by to see the Fruits of his labors and
every year we both get side tracked... Terry is gonna hafta
learn some new rules of house cleaning... Years ago... about
twice a year he would decide that I should see his better side
and he'd paint the floor... now that was no small task, but I
just don't think it will work any longer... now I coulda
described John's beautiful home in another term, but I gotta
save that for the B-day Bomber... He has one of those names
I've always coveted... there are some names that are so
descriptive that one might think they were adopted by the
person, much like movie names (no not Knox)... I am always
anxious to see this guy and he is one of the first people I
expect to see as I walk from the Uptown on the old "Curly's"
side side where he would be parked in his... wait for it... oh
this is good... "Sharp short", a beautiful '55 Chevy, much like
the gasser I had only waaaaaaaaay more beautiful... as I said
earlier I coulda called Foster's digs really sharp but then
that woulda blown it... by the way, I learned the term "sharp
short" from my mother of all places... not on the street...
well I getta see this guy later this year at the '63 Reunion,
but now I'm looking forward to June... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Tony
SHARPE ('63) on your special day, April 16, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Re: Tony SHARPE ('63)
Ahhhh, Tony...
We started out acting in the same play together, playing the
same part: Huckleberry Finn in "Tom Sawyer" at Chief Jo. Mr.
St. John couldn't decide which one of us to give the part to,
so he gave it to both of us. You got one performance, and I got
the other. You were actually better than I was, but please
don't ever ask me to say that again. You caught a break. The
tail came off my coonskin cap during the first act and I got
the giggles, which pretty much marred my performance. You beat
me. Okay? You beat me.
Now have a happy birthday and let's forget that other crap.
Except that you also managed to get yourself into the movie
SHENANDOAH, and went past on a wagon of wounded soldiers right
up there on the big screen at the Uptown Theater with me
watching you from the front row.
So you see, you've been a thorn in my side for a long time,
Tony, a very long time.
But you've also been a true and constant friend. And I'm most
grateful for that.
All my best to ye, Huck, and Happy Birthday.
-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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>>From: Bruce STRAND ('69)
Re: Retired (finally)
It is official, today (Monday, 04/16) marks my first day of
retirement! It has been a long time coming, or so it seems. I
am sure the others who have been able to go before me have it
figured out, but I am a little nervous about next steps. I am
going to enjoy not getting up at the "crack of dark" to rush
off to catch the bus for the commute downtown. I did schedule
a dentist appointment for 12-noon today rather than my usual
7am simply because I could. Such a deal...
-Bruce STRAND ('69) ~ Tempe, AZ where unlike the Midwest the
forecast is clear and sunny with a high of 88°
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Jim ARMSTRONG ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY: Barbara COLE ('50)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY: Tony SHARPE ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY: Greg JOCHEN ('76)
Birthdays LISTED yesterday:
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary JONES ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob THOMAS ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim VACHÉ ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shari NAPORA ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Jane SMITH ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: "Jumbo" & "Wig" DAVIS ('82)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeff JANICEK ('88)
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Re: Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)
It was a dark and stormy night with vision blurred by waves of
water washing across the windshield. We were homeward bound to
Tacoma very late hoping traffic might clear a bit. Not only no,
but it was worse then when we stopped to have a bite. The car
ahead of us was matte black and had only one small taillight.
A semi passed us throwing up huge clouds of water causing
visibility to drop to zero. I backed off the gas pedal in
caution and sure enough as the window cleared there was the
back of the black car about 10 feet in front of us, and slowing
down. I quickly checked mirrors and got around him. It did not
help much as there were several semis bunched up and the
result was an incredible amount of water in the air. I had put
my Blazer in all wheel drive before leaving the gas stop in Cle
Elum, and had confidence in my all weather radial tires. They
proved effective in stopping for a couple of spin outs right in
front of us when I had to stop very short.
As I relaxed a bit I begin to think about it being my idea to
visit one of our favorite places. The Hanford LIGO is known as
the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. It
is said to be the most precise measuring device in the world.
Friday afternoon we had our work list done and decided to go
see the LIGO again.
Two years ago we were in Eastern WA and I mentioned the LIGO
and Jackie said "What?" I said it is just over the hill and why
don't we go see it. As it happened it was a tour Saturday and
after the tour I was looking at a laser emitter and a fellow
stopped and asked me if I had questions. I had had some
experience with satellite controlled machine laser directed
equipment when I was in high-tech sales.
So we got into a conversation and he began a totally
fascinating story of Einstein's Theories and Jackie and I spent
over 3 1/2 hours with this very smart Director of the LIGO.
There were 2 or 3 who were director level people. This fellow
had 2 Phds. Astro Physics and Mechanical Engineering. He
talked about meeting and working with Joseph Webber, the
original mover and shaker of the LIGO theory. He started with
some collision between 2 neutron stars setting up a wave of
force traveling out like a rock dropped in water. They were
like 100 million light years away.
So this Joseph Webber started building a suspension system to
hold a beam of light steady as reflected in mirrors. Several
years ago as a result of Webber's work LIGO was conceived. It
takes a lot of time to fund these kinds of projects. There are
3 LIGOs. Hanford, Jefferson, LA, and down under in Australia.
Hanford LIGO is supported by the National Science foundation.
We were there all alone except for the watch in the control
room. He walked us all over the place and showed us new and
untried parts and old parts that did not work.
We even discussed the tumble weeds that are building up against
LIGO's tunnels. He described how they have hay bailer and make
tumble weed bails and stack them in walls to control the
tumblers. I said "So some farmer does your bailing?" Nope...
it is fun to take a break and drive it. So we take turns. :)
Nearly 4 hours later we profusely thanked him for his time. He
said it was part of the job and he looks for people who seem
to take a special interest in LIGO. We felt very fortunate and
vowed to return often and at least once a year we visit on the
3rd Saturday. This past Saturday was an afternoon well spent.
We see and understand a little more each visit. We are both
watching for the word LIGO in news and science programs on TV
and we both prowl the internet including the LIGO site.
https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/page/ligo-detectors
They have observed more than 1 wave. They are about to install
a 4th level of suspension within the 3 level suspension. They
expect this to help them to observe more waves. Perhaps several
a month.
Those of you who visit from out of town call ahead for room
reservation. We visited or called every motel in Richland and
Kennewick Friday night. Nary a room was to be had. About to
leave town we stopped at the M across from Jefferson school.
There was a gal at the counter saying she wanted a fancier room
and would pay the $245 for the unlisted fancy room. Jackie
quickly says "Can we have the one she is not taking?" We try
not to pay $100 a night for any room. But we were beat at that
point and were asleep in 10 minutes.
LIGO is wondrous and fascinating pure science. Richland is
lucky to have it nearby.
-J. Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
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>>From: Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
To: Bruce STRAND ('69)
Now you have six, count'em six Saturdays instead of one!
Enjoy!!
Regards,
-Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim HOUSE ('63)
Marc LEACH ('63)
Nancy MALLORY ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jane WALKER ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Debbie CONE ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gene SWIFT ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gilbert BLANKENSHIP ('81)
04/18 TODAY IN HISTORY:
Listen, my children, and you shall hear
Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,
On the EIGHTEENTH OF APRIL, in '75;
Hardly a man is now alive
Who remembers that famous day and year... .
http://oldnorth.com/longfellows-poem-paul-reveres-ride/
Paul Revere's Ride
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)
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>>From: Jim HOUSE ('63)
To: Denis SULLIVAN ('62)
Did you get any comments on the subtle statement in your March
29th Sandstorm Entry? I thought it was clever, but perhaps
others thought a comment might be censored. Did anyone offer an
explanation for the "diddy" or was SSGT RIVERS ('65) asleep at
his post? Those who saw "Full Metal Jacket" will recognize the
"remark" when Marine recruits stood on their footlockers for
prayer and hygene inspection. Jerry FREE ('62) can explain the
difference between a rifle and a gun.
-Jim HOUSE ('63) ~ "I could have been a contender,
I could have had class".
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>>From: Marc LEACH ('63)
Re: Tom Sawyer at chief Jo ~ 4/29/1960
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Xtra/Lea/180418-00.htm
Has anyone still got their script. I'd like to review my Rev.
Sprague lines.
-Marc LEACH ('63)
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>>From: Nancy MALLORY Johnson ('64)
To: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Wow! The info on gravitational waves is fascinating! So many
fascinating things going on in or near Hanford. To think many
have never heard of our home town area. It's such fun to tell
people I grew up in the desert part of WA. Big tumbleweeds and
all. We grew up in a really unique place.
-Nancy MALLORY Johnson ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/19/18
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim HAMILTON ('63), David RIVERS ('65)
Terry DAVIS ('65), Shirley COLLINGS ('66)
Pam EHINGER ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lila JENNE ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda SWAIN ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mark ROHRBACHER ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Peg WELLMAN ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Deb BOSHER ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike TESKY ('67)
04/19 BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Jeff LARSEN & Barbara GILE ('67)
04/19 TODAY IN HISTORY
1775 American Revolution began "shot heard 'round the world"
1993 Waco ended
1995 Oklahoma City
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
The forever young and always lovely Miss Nancy ('65) and I made
a quick trip to Richland last week. On the way into town as we
passed the Riding Academy the question arose of how much it
cost to ride one of their Hay Burners.
Don't know that I had a favorite ride, but I do recall there
were several of their "Magnificent Steeds" who might aptly have
been named Alpo.
Can any of you Spin and Marty wannabes help me out?
-jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: What we got here
Is the best form a communication ever... now we wouldn't have
this little paper if it wasn't for today's b-day Bomber-babe...
Now if asked I'd say I knowed this babe alla my life... but
then I'd be wrong... according to her, the first time she
remembers seeing me is "leaning against a building with a
toothpick haggnin' outa my mouth" [it was ABOUT the center
"piller" in the Spudnut Shop]... Now if Jimbeaux ('63) wuz to
add to that he'd say "a skinny little kid with rolled up cut
offs"... and if Doug HAWKINS ('62) wuz to throw in his two
cents he'd say an "underclassman"... all in all I'm not sure if
a Martian came along and met me he'd figger out who I wuz with
all them lines... but he might... of course, that matters not
a bit cuz we beez talkin' bout the b-day babe... no matter how
long I've known her, we have been about as close as best-ex can
be without actually bein' AN ex. It may be that only she and I
can really unnerstan that last "sentence" (I know ECB3 ('63),
the whole damn post looks like a stab atta sentence)... hey
ellipses are a guy's best friend... a few exclamation points
add to the flavor if ya ask me... now again, if it weren't for
this Babe how would we share our collective memory (singular
voiced in plural form)... that's what it is ya know... oh yeah
we can share on face book but the totality of the Richland
experience really comes out in our beloved Sandstorm (I know
Gary SETBACKEN ('64) thought I wuz gonna say our beloved
Corps)... and many of us do share our beloved Corps, but every
one of us shares bein' a Bomber or shoulda been a Bomber if we
had our way... I didn't even come to the realization that
livin' inna Boarding House in East Pasco disqualified me from
attending our Beloved Col-Hi my Senior year... hey I was a kid
and knew nothing about "jurisdictions"... and you all know me
well enough to know that I wouldn't have given a rat's petutie
even if I had known... I was born to be a Bomber and a Bomber
I am... and our best Bomber-babe is havin' a HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64) on your special day April 19, 2018!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Re: Miss Maren's Special Day
As much as anything else, Maren, I want to thank you for all
the work, real work, you put into this publication. Every day,
rain or shine. Kind of thing. And the simple fact of the matter
is, without your efforts we ain't got no paper. And that would
be too bad, because this thing you have created and with your
work sustain is fun, is important, and is sort of the last best
way we all have any more of staying in touch.
And that, Miss Maren, is what makes it special.
Thank you and Happy Birthday. You're the most interesting
individual I've met in a very long time.
-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: Local Briefs ~ 4/18/18 Tri-City Herald
"SORN ('18) and Toure listed among Washington's
Best Hoopers by USA Today"
"Postseason accolades are now coming from the
national level for the Mid-Columbia's top boys and
girls basketball players.
Richland High School's Riley SORN ('18) and
Kamiakin High School's Oumou Toure each earned
second team nods on USA Today's All-USA Washington
basketball squads, which were released Monday.
Unlike the Associated Press All-State teams - to
which SORN and Toure were each named - the All-USA
state teams comprise all classifications. So the
selections are for the top 10 ballers in each
state, regardless of what school they attend.
SORN, a 7-foot-4 senior center, averaged 16
points, nearly eight rebounds and four blocks per
game this season. In addition to being named to
the AP All-State team, he was also the Washington
Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association's
4A State, Herald All-Area and All-MCC Player of
the Year.
His Bombers spent much of the season ranked in the
USA Today Super 25 Expert Poll, eventually
finishing the season 24-3 and earning their second
straight fifth-place finish at state.
SENIORS LEAD THE WAY FOR RICHLAND IN STATE OPENER.
Toure, a junior guard/forward, earned All-Area and
All-MCC Player of the Year honors as well,
totaling 24.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists
per game. The Braves finished 23-3 and took fourth
at the state tournament, their third straight
state placement.
Future Pac-12 players took home the top prizes on
the All-US Washington teams, as Rainier Beach's
Kevin Porter, Jr. (a USC commit) and Central
Valley's Lexie Hull (Stanford) were named the
Players of the Year. Gonzaga Prep boys coach Matty
McIntyre and Central Valley girls coach Freddie
Rehkow were named the Coaches of the Year."
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Pam EHINGER (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
To: Jim HOUSE ('63)
This is my Rifle this is my gun! One's for fighting & one is
for fun!
My kid's father, Larry Walsborn (RIP) was a Marine!
Bombers Rule
-Pam EHINGER Kindl (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilynn WORKING ('54), Mike CLOWES ('54)
Dave HANTHORN ('63), Donna BOWERS ('63)
Jim ARMSTRONG ('63), Peg SHEERAN ('63)
Dennis HAMMER ('64), Susie DILL ('64)
Terry DAVIS ('65), David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY on 4/20: Chuck SHIPMAN ('71)
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>>From: Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54)
Wish to acknowledge and congratulate one of our classmates,
Roger McCLELLAN ('54), on being invited to Richland WSU as the
2018 Herbert M. Parker Lecturer.
Dr. McCLELLAN sent me an e-mail and asked that I spread the
news to our classmates and members of Club 40. He is in hopes
that he will see some of us at the lecture.
Parker Lecture Series is next week starting on
Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 3pm, On "Radiation and Chemicals at
Hanford, 1941-Present".
Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 6pm, "Science Informing Public on
Radiation and Chemical Protection: 1941-Present".
These will be held WSU Tri-Cities East Auditorium --- E266.
Student Only Lunch with Dr. Roger O. McCLELLAN, sponsored by
Herbert M. Parker Foundation in partnership with Washington
State University Tri-Cities, will be
Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 12pm - 1pm,
WSU Tri-Cites East 212 Board Room.
Don't miss the opportunity to discuss career opportunities in
science and technology with an internationally recognized
authority in the fields of inhalation toxicology, aerosol
science, comparative medicine and human health risk analysis.
Also, on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 6 PM, lecture on
"Science Informing Public Policy on Radiation and Chemical
Protection: 1941-Present. WSU Tri-Cities East Auditorium -
E266, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA 99354. Open to the Public.
Roger said he is so proud to be asked to give these lectures
in memory of Herbert M. Parker, who was the Director of the
Hanford Laboratories during the years he was the Labs
(summer of 1957, 1958 and 1959 and full time from 1960 to
January 1965) He owes a great deal of gratitude to Parker for
mentoring him as a young scientist and research manager.
Northwest TV will be videotaping both of the lectures.
Again, congratulations to another prominent Bomber who has
accomplished so much!! Class of 1954 is proud of YOU!!
Friday, April 20th class of '54 lunch:
We will again meet at the Applebee's restaurant in Richland,
near the Winco store. 11 AM is starting time!! Hope to see you
there!!
-Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54) ~ Pasco where it is warming
up nicely!!
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Boy, howdy! I dun went an forgot a Bomber Babe birthday. And a
very important one at that. As the Junior Gyrene ('65) noted,
if it weren't for her we'd sorta be at loose ends. Not all of
us Facebook or tweet or what ever.
So, a tip of the ol' propeller beanie and a belated "Happy
Birthday!" to Maren SMYTH (?) on what may possibly be her 21st.
Hope you didn't eat too much gumbo in celebration.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
weather guessers say we'll be in the 70s by next week.
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>>From: Dave HANTHORN ('63)
Re: Alice HANTHORN Johnson ('59)
To all of my sister Alice's Bomber friends, I am sad to report
that she passed away this morning (April 19) in the company of
her sons Roger and Ronald Olin. She died peacefully and with
dignity among people who loved her. Thank you to those of you
who were her friends and cared for her.
Rest in peace, dear sister.
Bomber tears,
-Dave HANTHORN (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Donna BOWERS Rice (Gold Medal Class of '63)
To: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Really enjoyed your LIGO experience, but next time you go find
out something for me. LIGO was one of the first successful
times that fuzzy logic and algorithms were used in tandem in
the software used to measure/calibrate the gravitational
wave...now that's what I am interested in how he did.
Maren, a little late, but still very heartfelt Happy Birthday
yesterday and many more. Without you we would miss this
wonderful way of keeping in touch across the miles.
[Thanks, Donna. -Maren]
-Donna BOWERS Rice (Gold Medal Class of '63) ~ St. Louis, MO
where we are 70° one day and 30° the next.
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>>From: Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
To: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Horse rental.
$1 per hr.
Ask for Bill.
Regards,
-Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
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>>From: Peg SHEERAN Finch ('63)
To: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Re: Riding Academy
Saturday mornings - $1/hour (that would have been about 4
hours worth of babysitting money). Once I'd been assigned a
magnificent steed named "Thunder", (another was "Lightening") -
and as I recall - they were pretty sway-backed. Took forever to
get them away from the academy, and when we returned, that's
when we got the ride of our lives, because, - what took 45
minutes or so to get them south and west - away from the barn -
took just a few minutes to return. THEN we had to dismount,
to walk them around till they cooled down (guess we couldn't
leave them sweating). Those were such exciting times, and
now I wonder how our folks let us do that. Must have been
rattlesnakes, holes to trip in - NO helmets (or seat belts)!
Sure remember the smells, and the frequent warnings not to walk
close behind a horse... Ahh, but those few minutes of feeling
like I was Dale Evans, with my hair flying!
-Peg SHEERAN Finch ('63)
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Re: Paul Revere's Ride
http://oldnorth.com/longfellows-poem-paul-reveres-ride/
Not the "Rest of the Story," but maybe some "tidbits of the
story." As the link states Paul Revere's Ride was not well
known at the time Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the poem and
it was written to encourage the North in the coming Civil War.
His ride is not even mentioned in his obituary.
Tidbit 1: Henry Wadsworth was a Naval hero who died in the
first war with the Barbary Pirates. In 1804 a small craft named
the Intrepid was loaded with gunpowder and sailed at night into
Tripoli Harbor, the idea being aim it at enemy gunboats, light
fuses, and row back in a smaller boat. Something went wrong and
it blew up early killing all 13 sailors. Richard Somers was in
command and Henry Wadsworth was second in command. In 1807
Henry's sister Zilpah Wadsworth Longfellow named her son
after him--Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
The bodies washed ashore and were buried in two mass graves. I
seem to remember reading many years ago that they had been
located about 80 years ago now and plans were being made to
repatriate the remains to the United States but a little thing
like World War II got in the way. As late as 2011 there was an
effort to pass a bill (with the support of the Somers and
Wadsworth families) in Congress to return the remains, but that
effort failed.
Return the ramains
Tidbit 2: Until Pearl Harbor the largest naval loss for the
United States (that no one ever heard of) was known as the
Penobscot Expedition. During the Revolutionary War the British
sailed into Penobsoct Bay in Maine and built a fort to
establish what they called "New Ireland." Now Americans were
not to happy about that, so they sent a large Naval force of 42
ships and ground force of Marines and militia.including 42
ships. Lt. Col. Paul Revere commanded a 100 man artillery unit.
The whole thing turned out to be a disaster and only 1 ship
escaped. Paul Revere was accused of disobedience and cowardice
but he was absolved by the court-martial. The overall commander
of American forces who brought the charges against Paul Revere
was Peleg Wadsworth, the grandfather of Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow.
Worst Naval Disaster
-Dennis HAMMER ('64) ~ If you want to learn more about Henry
Wadsworth and/or attempts to bring the bodies back (and
there is a lot out there) you will have to Google
something like "Henry Wadsworth navy," because "Henry
Wadsworth" will find nothing except about the poet.
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>>From: Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
Re: Riding Academy
To: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
When I used to go to the riding academy as a kid, it cost $1
per hour of riding. I used to save up my allowance so I could
ride every Saturday. As I recall, my favorite steed was named
Sarge.
Re: Dog Tags
Does anyone else remember wearing dog tags in the 1950s when
they were kids? I remember wearing one all the time, as we were
instructed to do. I wish I had saved mine. Anyone still have
theirs?
Forgotten History Blog
[See picture of Me and little sister, Julie, circa
1957 and you can plainly see her dog tag. Guess I
was older and prolly too cool for a dog tag.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Smy/180420_Maren-Julie.jpg
-Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
To: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
There was a horse called "Little Man." You had to be an
"Advanced" rider before they'd give you Little Man.
I remember it cost one dollar, and you got the horse for one
hour. And I also remember that a couple of kids like my sister
Judy ('62) and myself could ride our bikes out Van Giesen from
Turner Street, lean our bikes against the barn, and then walk
inside there and give the man our dollars and wait for one of
the other men to bring us out some horses. I think I remember
them asking us what kind of riders we were. I was always a
"beginner", and my sister was always "better than him," but she
really wasn't very good either. She always wanted to be, but
just wasn't. (Dear Judy)
So these horses mostly just walked, or would sometimes maybe
trot for a little ways when headed back towards the barn, but
the only galloping I personally ever experienced was the
afternoon the old one-eyed white horse I was riding got going
too fast for me heading back to the barn and bounced me out of
the saddle and into the dirt. Didn't hurt me, but scared me
pretty bad -- though I didn't cry. I was about a 5th grader at
the time, and my crying days, with a couple notable exceptions,
were pretty much behind me. I got to my feet and started
walking along the trail there leading back towards the barn,
and pretty soon my sister came trotting up alongside me, and I
walked along behind her and her horse back to the stable area
at the rear of the barn where there was a man standing holding
my one-eyed old horse by the reins.
I walked real fast past him and kept my eyes to the ground and
didn't say anything. I heard my sister say something to the man
to the effect of, "He got scared."
I walked through the barn and out to the front of the building
facing Van Giesen and stood waiting beside our bicycles until
my sister came out.
And that's that.
Except for this:
How is it nobody ever seemed to get hurt out there? And how is
it nobody ever stole our bikes?
-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: What do you expect
From a lowly enlisted man... even a Staff NCO can be pretty
slow, Captain, HOUSE ('63)! I did notice Denis SULLIVAN's
('62) mention of one of the most notable quotes of every DI
inna Corps. Now I could say, I refrained from finishing the
little ditty... but the truth is I forgot to mention it in a
later post... I think I also forgot to send Denis a little
note of acknowledgment... to be painfully honest... if I wasn't
gonna have a post on the very day I actually used to make notes
to myself to remember in my next post. Guess I'd better take up
the practice again... thanks for the reminder! By the way, I
have a wonderful green and gold b-ball I've had since 2010 to
give you (I stole it from Mary Lou ('63)) but every time we've
been together it was always a surprise to see you (and Ray
('64) so it is still in my closet... guess I'll hafta break
down and send it to you... .
-David RIVERS ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/21/18
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Helen CROSS ('62), Donna NELSON ('63)
Linda REINING ('64), David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bonnie ALLEN ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Katie SHEERAN ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jane SMOLEN ('66)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
WOW, always read such interesting stuff in the Sandstorm.
I never rode at the riding academy, but I remember it cost
$1.00 an hour to ride.
Happy Birthday late to Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64) on the 19th and
Jane WALKER ('62) on the 18th.
Hello to Peg SHEERAN Finch ('63) who lives in the Okanogan
Valley, in Omak, a most beautiful part of the beautiful state
of Washington.
And Happy Birthday to other Bomber Birthdays I've missed.
I wanted to mention that Herbert M. Parker was the father of
twins Henry "Hank" ('62) and Linda ('62), and older twins I
never met, Betty and John, I believe. All BOMBERS of the BOMB
age, when who knew it would ever be considered politically
incorrect.
I'd be very interested in attending his lecture of Dr. Roger
McClellan ('54), but a few miles between me and the lecture
will prevent this from happening.
Happy almost May where we have had a very cold spring, with
late snow flurries and a frost warning yesterday. It might make
it to 60 today, but slowly things are greening up and flowers,
shrubs and trees are blooming.
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN
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>>From: Donna NELSON ('63)
I remember the riding academy as we drove down the hill to West
Richland to Reliable Furniture or the Skyview drive-in in the
summer or the winter to toboggan down Flattop, or over Twin
Bridges to hunt for agates with our grandpa. Think I rode once
or twice with Mary Lou and we crossed the highway into what
used to be a field with a trail. I was afraid of horses when I
was young.
Still have my dog tags and wear them once in awhile... just
because. Wrong address but remember the 4 deep drill practices
on the wood floor at Sacajawea, forehead on left forearm and
right hand over the back of our necks and no talking...
especially no giggling either!!! Many many nightmares of
Russians coming. Think my dad talked a lot. He even built a
bomb shelter under the F house. It housed home brew and can
goods that were 30 yrs old,
-Donna NELSON ('63)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
To: Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
Re: ID dog tags
I remember getting those... think we were in 5th grade... we
had our choice of necklace or bracelet... I chose the bracelet
as I remember, it had our name, address and religious
affiliation on it... mine said, "Protestant". I don't remember
when I quit wearing it... probably at the end of that school
year... have no idea where it ended up, probably thrown away,
once I no longer had to wear it.
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ weather here in Kuna, ID can't make up
its mind whether it wants to be Winter or Spring...
weathermen are calling it "Sprinter"... we've even had
enough snow, in the mountain areas, that the skiing
season has been extended til the end of April.
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Amazing
I find it totally amazing that I haven't known this Bomber-babe
my whole life... she is one of the few people I can say the
exact moment in time I met her (I can Jack KEENEY ('65) and
Ricky WARFORD ('65) too)... and it wasn't a way long time
ago... but now if I don't see her in Richland when I am home I
feel like something is missing (like my latest visit when I got
up and went to the Spudnut to see her and the Divine Ms HOFF
('64) and sat allllllll by my lonesome eating my cimamom roll
and drinking my 3 shots of espresso before going to the Airport
in search of my luggage)... They had just got in boxes of
really cool $50.00 sweatshirts... I still got alla my shirts
with Mr. Spudnut on em and I like 'em best... so where wuz I...
oh yeah... so I wuz sittin over at the Beav's ('65) with a
buncha other '65ers and these two very loud and very pretty
Babes came down the hill... the one in front looked like she
was waiving at me with lust in her heart... I jumped to my feet
and grabbed her and gave her a huge kiss... she smiled and
pushed past me to hug Beej ('65)... I wuz kool... since then
tho she's has actually greeted me lovingly as if I wuzn't just
a stupid little kid... wheeeeeeeeeeeeew... I always hope to see
her (usually these days with her other half, Tom ('61) usually
following along with a big smile on his face... or she may be
holding court with the Divine and other Bomber-babes in the
corner of the Spudnut)... either way I shore do enjoy that
girl... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Katie SHEERAN ('61) on your special
day, April 21, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Steve CARSON ('58)
Jim HAMILTON ('63), Mary Lou WATKINS ('63)
Dennis HAMMER ('64), Nancy MALLORY ('64)
David RIVERS ('65), Tedd CADD ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ellen WEIHERMILLER ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim COYNE ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nancy METZ ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Meg CONE ('70)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
One of the younger Bomber Babes is celebrating a birthday
today. I don't know her personally. The only things I do know
about her are what I read on these pages. If she weren't a
Bomber; then I would know nothing about her. The main reason I
am acknowledging her, is to help tone down a sure to be gushing
entry from The Tooter ('65) on this occasion. But he is easily
confused thinking that Ms. HOFF ('64) is the Divine One, when
we all know that it is Ms. Middler (NAB).
Therefore, a tip of the ol' propeller beanie and a "Happy
Birthday!" to Ms. WEIHERMILLER ('63) on this celebratory date.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where the
Iris in the front yard have bloomed; can spring be not
too far behind.
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
I remember riding at the academy. The outbound ride was slow
but you better hold on when you turned towards the barn. ???
[Those three question marks was three happy faces that
do not show up in this "Plain text" publication. -Maren]
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
As was our daily summer ritual, we southend boys would ride our
bikes to the big pool and try to be the first in the water when
Rish or Jerry DUDLEY ('53-RIP) opened the gates at 1pm. It was
there that I first espied the Birthday Girl and her ducktail
coiff. But when I asked who she was, I heard, or at least I
thought I heard "Jean Whillakers". And so she was until maybe
7th or 8th grade when we were formally introduced, maybe at
Camp Naches. Being then, as she is now, the model of decorum,
she was the gate keeper to the Make Out Corner on the ski bus
as we made our way home from Toll Gate. She had a friend, a
blonde girl as I recall, who seldom came up for air between the
Milton Freewater pit stop and the railroad tunnel in Pasco.
Wonder what ever happened to her, but I digress.
As freshman on the Palouse we shared a couple of classes.
FA115, Geology 101 and we even shared an armrest the first time
I took Math 101. There have many discussions on how she earned
a passing mark that I absolutely attribute only to her dimpled
knees. Regardless, she's been a great friend whose persiflage I
look forward to. She's truly the hostess with the mostess, who
always remembers my birthday and never lets me forget hers.
Happy Birthday to Ellen WEIHERMILLER Anderson ('63), Long Live
the Queen
-jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: Mary Lou WATKINS Rhebeck ('63)
Re: Ellen WEIHERMILLER Anderson ('63)
It all began with curiosity... there was this new girl, a
sister from a family of four beautiful girls. They were all
cool, wearing the latest styles, hair in the cutest cuts...
so irresistible to an only child who was raised with lots of
uncles! And so our friendship began. Chief Joe was when we
really got going... sleep overs... horseback rides... sock
hops... junior high politics... church choir & fellowship &
summer camp... and losing a best friend (Ruth BLANTON ('63-
RIP). Then it was Col-Hi and all those memories... including
first double date... trading clothes (incurring big sister
Cheryl's ('60) wrath)... driving!... camping trips where the
main focus was getting tan & finding boys... dancing & singing
in Richland Light Opera (we were the worst!)... dancing the
Can Can in some festival (again... the worst!)... ski bus hi
jinks... singing in German as we skied down the Tolgate slopes
& dressing alike for graduation. Then we became Cougars... met
the two who would become our husbands... went on to graduate...
marry... have babies... visit each other... and still remain
girlfriends. We have gone through life's victories and
sadnesses. We love each others' children as our own. We have
loved each others' husbands (not in a creepy way!). There is no
one in the world who can make me laugh like she does. One of
her sisters told me I could be one of their sisters... and
that is good, as I count her as exactly that. It all began in
Richland and I truly believe that was a sound basis for a great
friendship. From those early years to her visit down here a
couple weeks ago... she is my best friend. Happy Birthday to
Ellen WEIHERMILLER Anderson ('63).
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Wat/180422-BFFs.jpg
Here's hoping NeverTowed ('65) remembers your birthday lest he
incur our wrath... know Jimbeaux ('63) won't fail!
Love,
-Mary Lou WATKINS Rhebeck ('63) ~ from crazy beautiful Laguna Hills, CA
Sent from my iPad
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Re: How times have changed.
Yesterday we (my wife, her twin sister and I) drove to
Walla Walla, just because it was a nice day and to eat at a
restaurant we had eaten at a number of times, but not lately.
We all agreed, it was not as good as before, and the prices
were higher. We drove near where the Fairgrounds are and my
sister-in-law must have seen a sign for the Walla Walla county
fairgrounds and mentioned it. Now I have driven that street,
just as you are about to be leaving town, many times without
seeing a sign or even thinking of the fairgrounds, but it
brought back a very clear memory. So I told them this story of
a time I was there in the '50s. There was a lady standing on a
platform by the door of one of the buildings. I don't know what
she was selling, maybe vitamins or health food, although it was
not that big of a industry at that time. She held up a glass
jar and said it contained a human heart. Then she said, "I did
this once and a lady in the audience said, 'I wonder if that
guy is still alive.'" She then went on to make some comments
on how stupid that person must be. Well today it is not a
stupid comment, what with organ transplants that "guy" might
well still be walking around.
-Dennis HAMMER ('64) ~ in Kennewick, where today I can get a
better meal at McDonald's for half the price.
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>>From: Nancy MALLORY Johnson ('64)
Re: dog tags
I remember wearing dog tags. Don't remember any presentations
about them. Dog tags were just part of our growing up. We
walked to school -- all kinds of weather -- had (duck and
cover) drills as well as fire drills. I remember going home for
lunch in elementary school (lived half a block away). Of course
we lived in the desert part of the evergreen state! (fun to
tell people).
-Nancy MALLORY Johnson ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: You must remember this
A kiss is just a kiss but a smile from this Bomber-babe lasts
forever! Now I will say, that though her heart is warm, her
basement can be one of the coldest places on earth! Even in the
long-john footie jammies she and ML ('63) gave me, it can be
really cold down there... I will say that she lets me sleep
with two little nite nite toys, Jimminie Cricket and uh...
hmmmmmmmmmmmm should I admit this... a Barbie doll... Jimminie
is good at keeping Barbie in her place though so I don't hafta
worry about her hitting on me or anything... ah but mornings
are great, with lotsa coffee and good conversation and the view
from the balcony is maaaaaaawvuluuuus! Now when it comes to
playing throw the rope with the balls on it at the ladder, she
is no match for Sister Myra ('67), but then it keeps me on the
winning team. Pretty soon I getta meet up with this "W" babe
and best bud ML ('63) for the Gold Medal 55 year reunion... now
that always promises to be fun... I sure hope I member to send
Jim HOUSE ('63 #32) the gold and green b-ball I've had for him
for 8 years before September... wonder if string on the finger
really works... I doubt it... all I'd do is wonder why I hadda
stupid string on my finger... If this Babe and friend Doug
('62) show up in June for CDNs maybe Myra and I can challenge
them to another championship game of throw the rope...
we'll see... it's always good to see her no matter what the
occasion... Now every year I go on and on about the Babe and I
always forget to say much about my good buddy who shares her
b-day... but he knows I'm always one of his biggest fans...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Ellen WEIHERMILLER ('63) and Jim COYNE ('64)
on your special day, April 22, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Tedd CADD ('66)
Re: Dog tags
I vaguely remember those dog tags. I still have my military
ones somewhere.
-SSGT Tedd CADD (66), USAF, 1969-1976, Vietnam 1972-1973
-LCDR Tedd CADD (66), USCGR 1983-2001
The USCG didn't give out dog tags, though.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/23/18
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick WIGHT ('52)
Karen COLE ('55)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike BRADLEY ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rita ECKERT ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary WEBB ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ken DAME ('68)
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>>From: Dick WIGHT ('52)
Re: dog tags ~ Ted CADD's ('66) entry
I had dog tags issued to me in the Coast Guard (in early '52).
Seemed to me they were phased out sometime during my career,
but I don't recall when.
But I don't recall ever having dog tags in school in Richland,
When did that start? Were they issued at school???
-Dick WIGHT ('52), CAPT USCG (ret) 1952-1986 ~ in sunny
Richland where above 80° temps are forecast this week
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>>From: Karen COLE Correll ('55)
Happy birthday to another "little brother", Gary WEBB ('64).
Have a great day, Gary, and enjoy all your activities with
John. You two are quite a pair.
The Cole sisters: Barbara ('50), Patti ('52), Karen ('55),
Judie ('63), and Jackie ('63)
P.S. Happy belated birthday to you, Maren. Hope your special
day was a good one.
-Karen COLE Correll ('55)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: wo kool kats...
yeah I know the song is three cool cats but I runned outa kats
fer this post so that's that... I would love to have either one
of these guys with me rat now cuz I am the very worst baseboard
painter inna whole wide world... I am sure these two would be
much mo betta... first I get the light color onna dark or the
dark onna light but never just light light dark dark... It's
now 5 PM and I am plum tuckered out... or is it plumb tuckered
out... either way I got more stuff left to do so I'll just
keep on truckin' (Heidlebaugh ('65) does a great Crum or is
it Crumb... keep on truckin')... so fer now it's just HAPPY
BIRTHDAY, Gary WEBB ('64) and Kenny DAME ('68) on your special
day, April 23, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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-David RIVERS ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/24/18
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Cathy MOUTON ('65)
Tedd CADD ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pat "Rex" WOOD ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leslie SWANSON ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Denny CASTO ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karen ROTAN ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ben HAUSENBUILLER ('98)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Alright, there is another Bomber birthday to acknowledge. I'd
best do this one as he is a fellow classmate. Nice guy to boot.
I won't dither about a tip of the ol' propeller beanie and a
"Happy Birthday!" to Rex Patrick WOOD ('54). And, yes, Maren,
that's how his name appears in the '54 Columbian. I know, I
looked it up. This way we don't confuse him with Eugene "Red"
WOOD ('54-RIP).
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
after 80° weather, things are supposed to return to
normal; and soon it will be strawberry season
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>>From: Cathy MOUTON ('65)
In response to Jim HAMILTON's ('63) post about the
Richland Riding Academy.
It cost $1.50 per hour but there was a special combined price
for "all day." I rode for four years, two with Marsha GOSLIN
Brehm ('65) who owned an American Saddlelbred and two with Kay
JOHNSTON ('65) who had a little Palomino. I found a small mare
there for rent that had some sort of injury and couldn't be
saddled so the last two years I had no Alpo horsies who only
cantered on the way back to the barn! Marsha and I showed up in
perfectly ironed broadcloth cotton shirts with pearl snaps and
pressed jeans with same, spit shined cowboy boots that were
full of manure within 20 minutes... "It was the best of times..."
-Cathy MOUTON ('65)
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>>From: Tedd CADD ('66)
To: Dick WIGHT ('52)
Re: dog tags ~ Tedd CADD's ('66) entry
My Coast Guard career started in 1983. But, since I'd already
been through Basic Training in the USAF, I may have missed
being issued the tags-not being required to go through that
experience twice.
I enlisted as a Yeoman 3rd Class as one of the first four plank
owners in a new Reserve Unit in Kennewick. I guess that was the
best the Coast Guard could do with an E-5 who had spent 6.5
years in USAF Photo Intelligence.
After I was commissioned, I returned to that unit as the
Training Officer and later was appointed Deputy Group Commander
of the group formed to oversee the four reserve units that were
eventually stood up on Clover Island in Kennewick.
With those four units, the Active Duty command was
disestablished and the station became an all-reserve unit
operation. Sometime later, the active duty command was
reestablished (some political clout was brought to bear). And
I was appointed the XO of the remaining reserve unit with the
assignment of shutting it down. Some members went to CGRU
Spokane (the oldest Reserve Unit in the USCG at the time) and
some were reassigned to MSO Portland, OR reserve units.
Once I was done at Kennewick, I was assigned as XO of the
Spokane unit for the purpose of shutting IT down. Members there
ended up getting out or going to Portland.
My next assignment was to MSO Portland as the Senior Reserve
Contingency Planning Officer and Marine Casualty Investigator.
On my first day there, I ran into some of the ex-Spokane
members. You should have seen the look on their faces as one
of them said, "Mr. Cadd, what are YOU doing here?"
-Tedd CADD ('66)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/25/18
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary ROSE ('60)
Jim HAMILTON ('63)
David RIVERS ('65)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don WINSTON ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carla BOSHER ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dan WARNER ('65)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Jerry SPEARS & Cathy CLUGSTON ('64)
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>>From: Mary ROSE Tansy ('60)
Re: Riding Academy ~ Cost per hour
I definitely paid 50 cents per hour to ride at the Riding
Academy, but I was riding a few years before Cathy MOUTON ('65).
I got 50 cents per week allowance and that was where it went!!
Loved riding!!!
-Mary ROSE Tansy ('60)
Sent from my iPhone
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
If it's the 25th, is must mean that the sum and total of the
GMC63 are all in the fold at 72 years young.
Happy Birthday to Don WINSTON ('63), looking forward to seeing
you in September
-jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: "new" friends
Today I getta celebrate the b-day of another Bomber I hope to
see in September at the Gold Medal class's 55 year... I have
had a ball getting to know this guy via face book. I must
admit that since my very first time discovering a Bomber on
the Computer when I got my very first one (when I contacted
Betsy FOX ('63), many, many years ago and was totally intrigued
by her email address) I have enjoyed meeting "new" friends
through our very own paper and Facebook. If I am not mistaken,
though no one has been able to completely answer the Gretchen
GRIFFIN ('65-RIP) mystery, this Bomber was able to say he had
seen and talked to her in Seattle sometime in the '60s or
'70s... alas, however, he was unable to explain how or when she
passed. But for now I celebrate his life and not her passing...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Don WINSTON ('63) on your special day, April
25, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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-David RIVERS ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/26/18
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty BELL ('51), David RIVERS ('65)
Duncan SINCLAIR ('65), Marsha GOSLIN ('65)
John ALLEN ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lou Ann BINNS ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rosalie LANSING ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Allen STREGE ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Melanie DUKES ('67)
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>>From: Betty BELL Norton ('51)
Re: Special Western Dance Sunday 4/29!
The Richland Seniors Association (RSA) is holding a special,
5th Sunday dance at the Richland Community Center this Sunday.
We asked which western band was the local favorite and the
answer was SWING SHIFT! They will be playing Sunday from 1pm -
4pm. PLATINUM MEMORIES will be furnishing an old-fashioned
PHOTO BOOTH with various costumes for you to have your picture
taken in, for free! There will be snacks provided, and the cost
will be $7 at the door.
REMEMBER!
WHAT: ROCKING RODEO WESTERN DANCE
DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH
TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
WHERE: RICHLAND COMMUNITY CENTER, 500 AMON PARK DRIVE
SNACKS - AND COST IS ONLY $7 AT THE DOOR!
COME - KICK UP YOUR HEELS AND HAVE A GREAT TIME!
-Betty BELL Norton ('51) ~ Richland
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Now some would say that I pander to Bomber-babes... duh... I
mean come on, a guy's gotta get alla help he can... of course
I pander to Bomber-babes... but this one has always been
special... from our days at Col-Hi thru the Reunion with the
Ruby slippers, to and including inna few minutes (as you read
this) I'll be calling this Bomber-babe to wish her an HB!
Could I do anything else but get all giddy over a girl who the
Fabulous Wailers memorialized in one a the bestest songs in
their song book... ahhhhhhhhh swoooooooooon... now I gotta be a
little smooth cuz I don't wanna get Chuck (NAB) on my bad side
and maybe he won't let her hang out with me any more and that
would be just awful... now if you'd a told me I'd be swooning
over a Kennewick girl back inna day I'd have said no way but
since the move was only recent I think I'm fine... and I wanna
say that I finally got ready to take #32's ('63) green n gold
b-ball to the post office today and couldn't find where I had
pasted his address... didn't occur to me to look in my address
file... well that's not zachary correct... I did but thought
the address was old... a quick query to Ray ('64) and Jimbeaux
('63) and I found that I had put it right where it should be...
so that will be mailed inna morning (ball's inna mail, Jim)...
while I was out I stopped at a hardware store and a guy saw my
Bomber plaque... we talked and turns out he used to date Bonnie
RUTT ('71)... it is a very small world... HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
Rosalie LANSING ('63) on your special day, April 26, 2018!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_whqBheo0Gw
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Duncan SINCLAIR ('65)
To: Don WINSTON ('63)
Happy Birthday, Don.
You were a great 1st roommate at WSU's Stevenson South. You ran
a mean Industrial Rotary floor polisher and all the students
were grateful that you did all the rooms and halls on our floor
at Christmas and the year's end cleanup. Thanks for all your
fatherly advise pertaining to college norms and co-ed
interaction.
You did love my Mom's chocolate cookies and cakes baked and
delivered in 1# Folger's cans.
Regards,
-Duncan SINCLAIR ('65)
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>>From: Marsha GOSLIN Brehm ('65)
To: Cathy MOUTON ('65)
Re: Riding Academy
What fun, fond memories except your memory is better than mine!
I don't remember the clothes, but I loved the description. What
really surprises me is you remember the breed of my horse!
My folks used to let me ride alone out in that desert and I
would be gone all day. No saddle (bareback), no bit (halter
only). I guess they didn't worry about me!!
-Marsha GOSLIN Brehm ('65) ~ Sunny and 80° in Richland
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>>From: John ALLEN ('66)
Re: Riding Academy
I would be curious to know from those who frequented the Riding
Academy, just how many got thrown by their horses and suffered
debilitating (even if only temporary) injuries. Time has a way
of dimming the bad memories.
My sister, Paula ('60-RIP) did the riding "thing" for a while
until she broke her arm and I believe that was the end of her
experience. She did love it though; up 'til then.
-John ALLEN ('66)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/27/18
~ RED SHIRT FRIDAY - till ALL our troops come home
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilynn WORKING ('54)
Connie MADRON ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill CHAPMAN ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim TADLOCK ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve UPSON ('65)
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>>From: Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54)
Re: Jim WATTS ('54-RIP)
So sad to read about the passing of another 1954 classmate
in the Tri-City Herald. Jim passed away yesterday, Thursday,
April 26, 2018 and my condolences go out to his wife,
Sharon TEMPLEMAN Watts ('55) and all of their family. He
will be missed and sad to know we won't read any more of his
wonderful books.
-Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54) ~ Pasco Loving the 80°
weather for a few days. 60s and rain coming for the
weekend
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>>From: Connie MADRON Hall ('60)
Re: Funny Riding Academy Memory
For several years, I never missed a Saturday at the Riding
Academy. I always asked for 'ol Red. He was a smaller horse
and seemed more gentle to me.
Fast forward to when I was 34 and took my four year old son
home to Richland to visit Grandma. To keep him entertained I
decided he would like to go horseback riding, something a
little boy from Tempe, AZ, had yet to experience. I got up on
the big, black horse, and the attendant put my son in front of
me. I had to scoot way back in the saddle to squeeze him in.
So, off we went riding down the path and through the desert for
an hour, with my tailbone rubbing up and down, up and down, and
up and down where the saddle curved up. Well... that rubbed a
sore on my backside the size of a 50 cent piece and it took
over two weeks to heal.
Last time I ever went horseback riding!!!
-Connie MADRON Hall ('60) ~ Nipomo, CA, where the ocean mist
is trying to clear so the sun can shine
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/28/18
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim McKEOWN ('53), Norma LOESCHER ('53)
Mike CLOWES ('54), Frank DeVINCENTIS ('56)
Tom HEMPHILL ('62), Jim ARMSTRONG ('63)
Terry DAVIS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dick WIGHT ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Betty WHITTEN ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilyn SIMMONS ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dale HOSACK ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda ABBEY ('71)
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>>From: Jim McKEOWN ('53)
Re: Jim WATTS ('54-RIP)
Man, what a shock to read that Jim Watts died yesterday... here
was a guy who came from meager beginnings to be a star in his
own world... successful writer, painter, builder, landscape
artist, but most importantly, husband, father, and friend...
here was a guy who they wouldn't let graduate with his class,
just because he rode a motorcycle down the halls of Col-Hi,
which, by the way, was one of the mild things big Jim would
do... he went on to attend CBC and was President of the student
body... became a big shot with the Unions, travelling all over
the globe... but a Bomber at heart. He married his school
sweetheart, prom Queen Sharon ('55), who by the way, even
though Jim and I were best of buds, I asked if she knew what
she was doing, which she of course knew perfectly well what
she was doing... she loved the guy. How many of us have been
regaled by his unending and funny stories... as the saying goes
"he had a million of them"... most of them true and most of
them self effacing, and very funny. I'm sitting here writing
this and looking at a few of his novels... "The Quest Begins",
"The Ice King", and, of course the famous true story of "The
Animal"... names changed to protect the innocent, but everyone
knew the main character was Jim Badger, and we could guess at
everyone else...
I knew that Jim had been in questionable health this past year,
but this is a real shock, and our hearts go out to Sharon and
the family... life just won't be the same for any of us who
knew him, and the big heart that he had. Life has a way of
accelerating as we get older... the days get shorter, and the
list of promises to ourselves get longer. Most of us give
a litany of "I'm going to", "I plan on" and the famous
"someday"... Jim, throughout his life, seized the moment and
his enthusiasm was contagious... instead of taking the steps
down he would use the bungee cord... it might break, but Jim
would say "what the hell"... rest in peace, big guy!!!
-Jim McKEOWN ('53)
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>>From: Norma LOESCHER Boswell ('53)
Re: Jim WATTS ('54-RIP)
I'd like to share a few memories of Jim WATTS ('54 Col-Hi wb).
Jim and Sharon TEMPLEMAN Watts ('55) drove me to my 60-year
WSU reunion in Pullman when I had no way to get there on
time... and they returned to pick me up after that "Diamond
Reunion" was over.
Jim and I critiqued each other's writing. I will share my
"blurb" in Jim's first published set of three books.
"Jim Watts' trilogy, The Magic Bag, gives what a
young reader craves: an epic struggle between good
and evil, with personalities to love and cheer
for, laugh at, or loathe and fear.
"Each book is packed with action and adventure. In
the first volume, The Quest Begins, a clumsy young
elf named Monty causes embarrassing disasters in
Santa's workshop at the North Pole. Monty
discovers magical powers within himself that must
be refined and channeled.
"Aided by mentors and friends of many shapes and
sizes, he sets out on a coming-of-age quest to
protect the child-loving world that the powerful
Ice King and his army are working to destroy.
"Monty's mistakes are all-too-human and often
funny; his intuitive and inspired corrections are
immensely satisfying. The Magic Bag trilogy is so
vivid that it started a movie playing in my head."
Looking toward the future, Jim and Sharon persuaded their son
Kerry WATTS to represent his graduating class on the Club 40
Board of Directors.
I can't tell you adequately how much I will miss Jim WATTS. To
my good friend Sharon TEPLEMAN Watts ('55) and the entire Watts
family, I send my heartfelt sympathy.
Bomber tears,
-Norma LOESCHER Boswell ('53) ~ Richland
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
I certainly hope all the tales (tails?) of the riding academy
have died down. Though I do believe that the horses had clocks
in their heads. Especially those of the 1 hour rental variety.
They seemed to know when it was time to head for the barn. And
we all knew that was the fastest pace they had.
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jim WATTS ('54).
He was one of the most interesting people we would ever meet.
There is a Bomber Babe having a birthday today. Try as I might,
I don't really remember her from those school daze. I know
she was there, her name is in the graduation program and
was certainly mentioned in the class will and prophecy that
appeared in the Sandstorm issue at the time of graduation.
With that being said, a tip of the ol' propeller beanie and a
"Happy Birthday!" to Betty WHITTEN ('54). I would trust that
those around you took great pains on this day not to rile you.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where we
are experiencing the highs and lows of spring weather.
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>>From: Frank DeVINCENTIS ('56)
Re: Jim WATTS ('54-RIP)
I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a true
legend of Richland, Jim WATTS. Jim was the older brother of
one of my best friends Dave WATTS ('56-RIP). We both admired,
respected and looked up to Jim. We shared many humorous and
incredible stories of their family. He was one of those guys
that could accomplish anything that he put his mind to. A
tougher native of Richland didn't exist. RIP good friend and
condolences to Sharon and the rest of the family
-Frank & Grace..
-Frank DeVINCENTIS ('56)
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>>From: Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Hello Bomber Family,
My friend Dave Bruns at the Under Sea Adventures dive shop -
6855 West Clearwater - Suite G in Kennewick has a few of my
books for sale. I've autographed the copies. I had a great
time gathering photos and history of diving the Oregon Coast.
It's one of my favorite places to dive. The publisher,
Arcadia Publishing, has published books on many locations in
Washington. Their books are focused mainly on pictorial
histories. I have about 160 photos in this book.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Hem/180428_00.htm
-Tommy HEMPHILL ('62)
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Click to find the book on Amazon.com
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>>From: Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
Re: Hear Ye Hear Ye!
The New English Prince Shall Be Named Louis (LOUIE)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb9JTI3TBRw
Rockin' Robin Roberts - Louie Louie 1961
With The Fabulous Wailers Etiquette-1 Northwest rocks Rosetta
Stone. reworking Richard Berry's Doo-wop shanty to an RnB
classic
-Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: A day
Today is my little baby girl's birthday and I'm sure it will be
a blast... she's going to some big music festival here in Vegas
and will have a great time... Sunday we are all taking the
first Annual Sarah's Birthday Cruise with alla delinquents...
but also today, I remember a great friend who is no longer with
us in body. But the memories will always be there... so I am
also sending a picture of this Bomber with one of his very,
very best friends, Jo "Mills" MILES ('64). Today I recall the
day we lost Mike JENNINGS ('64) on April 28, 1997.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Riv/180428-Mills-Jennings.jpg
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Re: Steve UPSON ('65) birthday
Happy Birthday, Steve UPSON! ('65)
And thank you for all the work you put in on our 50 year
reunion. Without ye we'd have had no visual aids. You've always
been a good guy with gadgets, and a good guy to be around. See
you next time.
-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/29/18
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Deedee WILLOX ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Phyllis BENJAMIN ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dan WARNER ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nora SZULINSKI ('66)
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>>From: Deedee WILLOX Loiseau ('64)
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Re: Riding Academy
No, Bob, we have not exhausted the topic of horseback riding at
the Richland Riding Academy. I just have one amusing story.
The only way I could go riding was to save 2 weeks allowance
and/or babysit. So I relished the time I spent on horseback.
I had paid for the hour, but got back to the barn about 10
minutes early. So I said, "Well, we can sit on the horses for
10 minutes." The manager started laughing and asked me if I was
Scotch. I had no idea what he was talking about, so he told me
to ask my parents when they came to pick me up if we were
Scotch. So, when my dad got there, I asked him, "Are we
Scotch?" He wanted to know why I asked, so I told him what the
manager had said. Dad started to laugh. I never did find out
what it meant until I was an adult!
Yes, I am Scotch, My dad was 1/2 Scotch & 1/2 French Canadian
(Canuck).
-Deedee WILLOX Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 04/30/18
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary TRIEM ('47)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve HAGGARD ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda LEE ('66)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
All riding academy stories aside, today is the birthday of one
of the older Bomber Babes of my acquaintance. Didn't know her
back in the day as she was long gone from the halls of Col-Hi.
Did meet her at Club 40 Annual Meetings (gatherings of the
clan?).
A tip of the ol' propeller beanie and a "Happy Birthday!" to
Mary TRIEM ('47) on what has to be her 30th. Hope you had a
good time.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where the
deciduous trees are leafing out, and the weather guessers
are promising warmer weather for May
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: a gaggle
We gots some great Bombers here today, one is missing, but
never forgotten... the other two are not just kickin' but
kickin' big time... Now one from my class is always a welcome
sight at our gatherings. He's gotta big bro too that seems to
keep our airwaves buzzing with his diving stories and such...
He's even written books on the subject as I understand... the
third Bomber is a world traveler (at least from one Story Tony
HARRAH ('65) has told for years about meeting this guy one some
street in India (?)... but what fascinates me these days are
his FB posts on astronomy... way outa my league but keeps me
glued to the screen... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Marshal "Mushy" SMITH
('64), Steve HAGGARD ('65) and Louise MOYERS ('65-RIP) on your
special day, April 30, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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-David RIVERS ('65)
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March, 2018 ~ May, 2018